Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Hold at Rro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , EC , on TlinrWlav , 10 th Juno . Present : —Bros . Orammer W . M ., 11 . J . Phillips S . W ., Hall J . W ., "Maidwell S . D ., N . P . Vallentine T . G ., 0 . H . Webb Pre - ceptor , L . Norden Secretary , Appell . The Lodge was opened in duo form , and the minutes of last Lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Norden answered the questions leading to tlio second degree ,

and tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Appell acting as candidate . Bro . Norden worked the first section of tho lectnro , assisted by the brethren . Tho Lodgo was closed in the second degree . Bro . Appell was unanimously elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Phillips was elected W . M . for the meeting to be held on 24 th June . The Anniversay Banquet will be hold next Thursday evening , at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Lcadeyhall Street .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . Gilham presided , and ho was ably supported by the following brethren—McMillan S . W ., J . Milliugton J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec ., E . Woodman S . D ., Tuck J . D ., Mullord I . G ., thero were also present Bros . J . Lorkin , Spencer , Houghton , Carr , D . Moss W .

Williams , Fysh , Mendelsohn , Giller , H . Hall , and Brasted . The usual formalities were strictly observed , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., in a careful m inner , Bro . W . Williams candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked the first and second sections of the lecture . The Lodgo was called off aud on , when Bro . Moss worked the third section . Bro . McMillan was duly elected to preside at the next meeting , after which Lodge was closed .

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 554 . —Held at Bro . B . Walter ' s , Green Dragon , Stepnev , E . The regular meeting took place on the 1 st inst ., Bros . E . W . " Walter ( S . W . 554 ) W . M ., Harvey S W ., J . L . Anderson J . W ., T . J . Barnes P . M . Preceptor , William Cross Hon . Sec , G . H . Stephens Deacon , Mackenrot I . G ., J . Taylor candidate , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho

ceremony of initiation was carefully rehearsed . Lodgo was next opened to the third degree , and then called off , affording the brethren an opportunity of discussing matters of interest . Lodge having been called on , Bro . Stephens was requested to work some sections , and the firsfc and second of the first lectnre wero ably worked , with tho assistance of the brethren , to whom Bro . Barnes afforded ablo

instruction throughout . Bro . Harvey was elected to fill the ohair on the 8 th inst ., and Lodgo was duly closed and adjourned . To brethren seeking Masonic knowledge , wo can recommend a visit to this Lodge any Tuesday evening . The Lodge room is cool and commodious , anr ] possesses all the necessary adjuncts , whilst the working is acknowledged to be first-class .

On the 8 th inst ., present—Bro . T . F . Harvey W . M ., supported by Bros . G . H . Stephens S . W ., J . Taylor J . W ., W . Hawes Deacon , Mackenrot I . G ., T . J . Barnes P . M . Preceptor , W . Cross Secretary , and W . Marsh candidate . Lodgo was opened with due formalities , and tho ceremony of passing was worked very creditably . Lodge was called off aud on again , and then opened up . Lodge was closed

to the second degree , and Bro . J . Taylor worked the first and Bro . Stephens the second section of the lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down , these ceremonies b' -ing carefully performed here . Indeed , ifc is pleasing to witness the good working of theLodge , most of the attendants of which belong to the mother Lodge . Bro . G . H . Stephens was unanimously elected to the chair for the

ensuing meeting on the loth inst . which Bro . P . M . Barnes kindly promised to attend , when he trnsted Bro . Stephens would be well supported . We regret to miss the familiar face of onr esteemed Bro . J . J . Berry P . M . 554 and Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Berry has unfortunately met with an accident , which deprives tbe Lodge of his valuable services for , wo trust , but a short period . Bro . Barnes P . M . kindly acts as Preceptor in the meantime .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 860 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesdav , 8 th June . Bros . Brasted W . M ., Christian S . W ., Clark J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Carr J . D ., Taylor I . G . ; Bros . Dallas , Polak , Catlin . Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of last meeting were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was lehearsed , Bro . Polak candidate . Bro . Catlin , as candidate for passing , was entrusted ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Catlin was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . J . Lorkin worked the first section , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Christian was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

Grey Friars Lodge , Wo . 1101 . —An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday , 1 st June , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : —Bros . J . Early Danks W . M ., W . Ferguson S . W ., E . J . Blackwoll J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , C . II . Honey J . D ., V . H . Ihwkw D . C , K . C . Prickett Steward , T . Newman I . G ., W . Hemming : ! Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Flanagan I . P . M ., Hurley , Welch , and Brown . Members—Bros . Kavenscroft , Weathcrhrad and Wort . Visitors—Bros .

Mount P . M . 1328 J . W . 114 , Jackson 70 , Hawkes III . TheLodge waa opened , and a candidate for initiation waa elected . Tlio Lodge was opened iu the second degree , and the W . M . delivered the lecture on the tracing board , this , as was that of the former degree , at the last regular meeting , was given in extenso , most carefully and correctly . The emblems were explained and illustrated , tho noble orders in architecture , the liberal arts and sciences , tho number ol artificers employed , and the time occupied in the building of the

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Templo of King Solomon at Jerusalem , together with its dedication , were all frilly descanted on , and the lecture was concluded amid the acclamations of the brethren . P . M . Hurley expressed his admiration in unequivocal terms , and proposed that a voto of thanks to the W . M . bo recorded on tho minntes ; this was seconded by P . M . Brown and carried unanimously . Tho W . M . returned thanks , and intimated his

gratification at the honour accorded him , likewise the appreciation of his humble exertions , nt the same timo ho considered he had only done bis duty to tho Lodge ; he also spoke feelingly of the kindness ho had , since his occupation of tho chair , afc all times received from the members . P . M . Brown stated that with reference to the W . M . ' s Stewardship at the Festival of tho K . M . I . G ., ho felt confident thafc

had it been usual in this Lodge a unanimous vote of thanks would have been recorded in acknowledgment of tho truly magnificent sum ( C 200 ) taken up by him as the representative of the Grey Friars Lodge . Ho also congratulated the Endue upon the appointment of tho W . M . as Prov . G . S . of W . for Berks and Bucks , which honour he certainly merited , and which preferment he was quite sure

no member would envy him . The W . M . again thanked the P . M . ' s and brethren fur thoir kind expressions , and congratulated tho two Heading Lodges on Bro . Leaver , lato Secretary of 414 , obtaining the Lifo Annuity on his first application . This was a convincing proof of the advantageof the two Lodges co-operating and working together . The labours of the evening being ended , Lodge was closed .

Lodge of Asaph , Wo . 1319 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge , whoso members are engaged in the musical and dramatic professions , was held on Monday the 7 th inst ., afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . The Lodge was draped in mourning , and each brother showed some mark to testify his respect to the memory of the lato Bro . Charles Coote , one of tho founders . The Lodge was

opened by the W . M . Bro . Edward Swanborough , Wellard S . W ., H . Cox J . W ., W . Chamberlin P . M . as Secretary , Meyer Lutz S . D ., J . Maclean J . D ., Delovanti I . G ., C . Tinnev Organist , Gilbert P . M . Tvler . There wero also present Bros . P . M . ' s G . S . Jekyll G . O ., W . A . Tinney , G . Buckland I . P . M ., E . Torry , and Frewen ; Bros . R . Soutar , Kent , Bracey , Morton , Prifcchard , Fairchild , Silverberg , Max

Klein , and Egerton . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Bro . J . Strokirk 188 , by the courtesy of the W . M ., was raised to tbe sublime degree of a Master Mason , as likewise was Bro . Jenkinson . The ceremony was ably and perfectly rendered by the W . M . Bro . Tinney played some appropriate music . Letters of apology were read from several members , who were

tmable to attend . A letter was also read from Bro . 0 . H . Stephenson , resigning his office , in consequence of professional engagements . This will enable another brother to go a step forward . The resignation was accepted with great regret , as Bro . Stephens had proved himself an ornament to the Lodge . Bro . Wellard S . W . said that this Lodgo was well and worthily represented at the laying tho foundation stones afc

Truro , the W . M . having attended ; he should propose that a vote of thanks to him be recorded on the minntes . This was seconded by Bro . W . A . Tinney , and carried unanimously . The W . M ., in suitable terms , replied ; he was pleased to render any assistance to the Lodge , of which he was proud ; he hoped always to successfully carry out all required of him . Bro . E . Torry P . M . proposed that a rote

of condolence bo sent to the sorrowing widow aud family of tho late respected Bro . George Honey . This was seconded by the W . M ., and carried unanimously . A letter was read from Bro . Humphreys , asking the W . M . to recommend a petition for a Warrant for a new Lodge to bo held at Maidenhead . Bro . J . Strokirk thanked the W . M . for his kindness in raising him . Tho W . M . remarked that having

been initiated in tho Joppa Lodge , eighteen years since , he felt a pride and pleasure at all times in rendering that Lodge any service . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated . Among the Visitors were Bros . T . Harding 859 , E . Smith S . W . 1559 , J . Strokirk 188 , F . H . Cruggen 1670 , F . Walters P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , Adams P . M . 1023 , and H . M . Levy T . M . 188 .

Lebanon Lodge Wo . 1326 . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous Lndgo was held on Thursday , 3 rd June , at the Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . John Bairstow Shackleton P . G . P . Middlesex P . M . 1524 W . M . opened the Lodge . The ballots were unanimous in favour of all tho candidates for initiation . By tho kind and courteous consent of tho W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Frederick Walters

P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary , who in an able manner initiated his eldest son , Mr . Tristram Frederick Edwin Walter into Freemasonry . The entire ceremony was given , including the lectnre on the tracing board , and the charge to the newly-initiated member . Rro . J . B . Shackleton W . M . resumed the chair , ancl taking each candidate separately , and going through the entiro ceremony , iuit . ated

Mr . William Born , Mr . Charles John Pratt , and Mr . Charles Isted . The W . M . then raised Bro . J . V . Willis and Bro . R . Willett . Bnsiness ended , tlio Lodge was closed and adjourned , to meet on Saturday , HMi June , at ono o ' clock precisely . Refreshment followed labour . Thero were present besides the above-named , Bros . J . W . Baldwin

P . P . G . P . Middlesex P . M . 1423 J . W ., W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Middx . P . M ., T . W . Adams P . M ., H . Potter P . M . W . S ., F . Knight B . C ., D . Steiuhaucr J . D ., T . B . Robbins , L . Cohen , and some fifty others . Amongst a very large number of Visitors wero Bros . VV , Smeed P . P .. I . W . Middlesex P . M . 94 ( 5 , W . Pennefather P . M . S . W . 1623 , J . Horton 371 , aud many others .

Friars Lodgo of Instruction , Wo . 1349 . —Hold at Bro . i ' avitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 8 th Juno . Bros , llawo W . M ., Watson S . W ., Day . J . W ., Pavitt S . D ., Myers J . D ., Power I . G ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Musto Preceptor ; Bros . Watkins , Butler , Sadler , White , Keable , Marston , Prosser , McDonald , Andrews , & c . Lodgo was opened in due form , and minutes read and confirmed ; the ceremony of second degree was excellently