Notices Of Meetings.

Griffiu , and Bros . J . Kelsey , G . Thorno , W . P . Brown , P . Coard , W . Kuapp Henderson , J . Peavce , W . P . Margetson , W . Colpoys , J . A . Meyrick , J . A . Allison and J . L . Cross . The minutes of last Lodge were read aud coufirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . R .

Crosswell , which proved unanimous . Mr . C ' resswell was then admitted , and initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet . There were the following brethren among tho visitors : —Bros MeDougal 3 , Wilcox , Campbell , South .

Vitruvian Lodge , No . 87 . —A meeting of this Lodgo Avas held at tho White Hart , College-street , Lambeth , on Wednesday , 10 th inst . Present—Bros . C . S . Jolly W . M ., E . Thurklo S . W .. B . Clegg J . W ., C . Walters S . D ., H . T . T . Boss J . D ., C . Nott I . G ., Bros . J . G . Bond P . M . Treasurer , 11 . Mallett Secretary , P . M . ' s Noke , Cherry , Hull , Morris , Hopkins and about 50 other brethren . Tho Lodge was

opened , and the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho Lodgo Avas opened iu the second degree , and Bros . W . Hallam , B . Hallam , F . Goulty and Pearmine having proved their proficioney in that degree , retired . The Lodgo was opened iu the third degree , and Bros . W . Hallam , B . Hallam , F . Goulty aud Pearmine Avere raised to the sublimo degree . The Lodge resumed to the

first degree , aud Bros . Goodman , 1 upper and Beard , having answered the usual questions , Avero intrusted and retired . The Lodge resumed to the second degree , and they Avevo accordingly passed to the degree of F . C . ' s . The Lodge resumed to tho first degree , and a ballot taken for Messrs . Ireland , Wood , Tallfutt , Dale , and Benn , which proving unanimous in their favour , they Avero

initiated in tho ancient mysteries . Bro . E . Thnrkle S . W . was elected W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . J . G . Bond P . M . re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Ellis , in consequence of ill health , having resigned the post of Tyler , Bros . Bentley , Thomas , Fox , and Sherrad offered themselves as candidates for the office . A ballot was accordingly

taken , aud Bro . Bentley was elected . A P . M . s jewel ivas voted to the outgoing W . M . for his services . Tho Lodge closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . There Avero several visitors present , amongst Avhom Ave noticed a brother from a Japan Lodge , aud Brother Hough , Grand Officer .

The Sun , Square and Compasses Chapter , No . 119 , Whitehaven . —A regular convocation of this Chapter ivas held on Monday evening last , at 7 o ' clock . Tho M . E . Z ., Comp . John Barr , Avas supported by Comps . E . Fearon H ., Dr . Henry J ., W . B . Gibson P . Z ., John Bowes P . Z ., & c . E . Tyson P . S . aud other Officers and Companions . Bros . Montgomery and J . D . Thompson Avere exalted by the M . E . Z . iu a manner that called forth the warmest

approbation of all present . At the conclusion of the business , E . Comp . Gibson proposed , E . Comp . Fearon seconded , and it was unanimously resolved " that the best thanks of the Chapter are clue and hereby accorded to E . Comp . Bowes for his valuable services as preceptor . " Comp . Bowes , after acknowledging the compliment , congratulated the members on the proficiency of their officers , especially the M . E . Z . The Chapter was then closed , and the Companions adjourned to refreshment .

Prudent Brethren Chapter , No 145 . — This important Chapter held its second meeting of the season , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , on Tuesday last , 9 th February , on which occasion there Avere three candidates for exaltation , viz ., Bros . Fred . Godfrey 1257 , W . H . W . Wilkinson 145 , and D . M . Balfragc 179 . Tho cxaltces appeared sensibly impressed with the beautiful ceremony , which was admirably rendered by Companion John Boyd , the acting

M . E . Z ., who was ably assisted in tho duties by Comps . C . A . Long II ., Thomas Bull J ., and Parkins P . S . Tho Chapter was then closed . The banquet was presided over by the M . E . Z . Comp . Walford , the usual toasts were given and responded to . The visitors wero Comps . B . W . SAvallow 19 , Rev . P . M . Hoklen 907 , James Slack 19 , T . W . Murley 17 , J . Kench 538 , J . Hughes 19 , aud J . Laskey 72 .

Kelso "Tweed" Lodge , No . 261 . —The regular monthly meoting of this Lodge Avas held in the Lodge room , Cross Keys Hotel , on Wednesday night , the 3 rd inst . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confiimed , Fellow Crafts Tod , Mills and Pngh Avero raised to the sublime degree . After Avhich Past Mnster Henry Gibcon , Prov . Grd . Sen . Warden of East Lothian ,

proceeded to instal Eight Worshipful Master John Smith Maegregor , this being his fourth year of office—the ceremony of installation having been postponed in consequence of Bro . Gibson's inability to be present at the Festival of St . Joins tho Evangelist . The R . W . M . then installed his officers : —James Steel P . M ., William Steel S . M ., Molison Belfbrd D . M ., W . F . Vernon S . W ., Arch . Steel J . W ., Rev .

James Smith Chaplain , W . V . Vernon "Bard , Rob . Watt Secretary John Maxwell Treasurer , And . Gray S . D . Mills J . D ., Bros . Thompson and Read Stewards , Rob . Iuglis I . G ., Jas . Allan T yler . After-Avards the brethren sat down to an excellent supper , supplied by Bro . Kcddie in his best style , and enjoyed themselves heartily Their annual torchlight procession to the old Abbey , supper and ball , take place on Friday the 12 th proximo .

Lodge ClydO , No . 408 , Glasgow . —A special mectingof this Lodge ivas held on tho 5 th instant , for tho pnrposc of according a hearty welcome to one of its members Bro . Henry M'Donald , lately second mate of the ill-fated emigrant ship , the " Caspntrick , " and one of the three survivors of that terrible catastrophe Avhich caused its destruction and the loss of over 470 lives . About sixty brethren "'are . present , Bro . William Harper W , M , presiding , supported by

Notices Of Meetings.

Bros . Duncan Dannie P . M ., J . Buchanan P . M ., John M'luncs S . W ., William Bilsland J . W ., & c , & c . Tho Lodge having been opened , tho W . M . briefly referred to tho occasion of their meeting , and having called Bro . M'Donald to the dais , in order to receive the right hand of fellowship , directed that the Lodge be called to refreshment . This being done , the stewards having discharged their duty , ami tho

usual loyal toasts having been proposed and responded to , tho health of Bro . M'Donald was drunk with great enthusiasm . Bio . M'Donald , in acknowledging tho kindly feeling with which his name had been received , gave a brief sketch of the perils ho had undergone aud so providentially escaped from , and iu the course of his observations mentioned how fraternally he had been received by the brethren at

St . Helena , AVIIO had no sooner heard that he Avas a brother and the situation he Avas in than they collected and forwarded to him a sum of over £ 10 , together Avith a heartfelt expression of their entire sympathy in his sufferings . This auuonucement was cordially received by Bro . M'Donald ' s audience , and it Avas at once agreed

that a letter of thanks to the St . Helena brethren , for their great kindness to a distressed member , should be sent , and that the leading Offico Bearers of the St . Helena should bo made honorary members of Lodge Clyde . After sundry other toasts tho Lodgo Avas again called to labour , and afterwards closed in duo form .

Dalbeattie Lodge , No . 480 . —A meeting of a board of installing masters Avas held in the Maxwell Arms Hotel , Dalbeattie , on Thursday , the 28 nit ., for the purpose of installing Bros . J . M'Muldrow , R . W . M . 41 , John Gordon 189 , and A . M'K . Millmau 494 . Tho Lodgo was opened in the first degree by Bro . James Ritchio R . W . M . 480 , when the formal vouchers of election to office of tho

above R . W . M . ' s were produced . The Lodgo was thou opened in the second degree , and the customary addresses and charges Avere given to tho candidates . The brethren who wero not installed Master Masons then retired , and the Lodge was raised to tho third degree , after which tho ceremony of installation was proceeded with , tho

board being opened by Bro . Dykes , of Dumfries , assisted by Bros . James Ritchie and Wm . Kerr . After the installation the board Avas closed , and the Master Masons were admitted , and saluted the newly installed Masters , who were duly proclaimed from the east , west , and south as installed masters of their different Lodges . The Lodge was then closed iu the different degrees .

Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —A Convocation of this Chapter , whose meetings have been numerously attended , met on Thursday , the 4 th instant , at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall Street , Comps . G . A . Smith M . E . Z ., W . H . Green H ., R . H . Williams J , and P . Z . ' s A . Avery and J . . Avery . The Chapter was opened , and tho minutes of the former Convocation were read and confirmed . Ballots

were then taken , and the following candidates , being in attendance , were exalted into R . A . Masonrv , viz . Bros . J . L . Vallentin No . 742 , G . Saunders 1314 , H . Webb 1314 , J . W . Wrangham 619 , B . White 619 , E . Wright 619 , A . Anderson 619 and H . Bond 1360 . The installation of Principals for tho ensuing year then took place , Bro . W . Smced P . Z . 916 performing that arduous and

impressive ceremony in his usual perfect manner . The officers appointed were , Comps . Green M . E . Z ., R . H . Williams H ., Seamen J ., Angus S . E ., E . Coote , S . N . Wyre , P . S . Canington 1 st Assistant , Freeman 2 nd Assistant , and Laing Janitor . A A'oto of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . W . Smeed P . Z . 916 , for the

admirable manner he had installed the Principals into their various chairs . It was unanimously carried that the future meetings of the Chapter should be held at tho Horns Tavern , Kennington . Tho Chapter was then closed and the banquet followed , after which the usual loyal and R . A . toasts were given and responded to . Tho visitors Avere Bros . Gilbert and Lechman , of the Lebanon Chapter .

Doric Lodge No . 933 . —The installation mectingof this Lodge was held on Tuesday , tho 9 th inst . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . Marsh W . M ., who had occupied the chair of the Albion Lodge , No . 9 , was snpported by tho officers and P . M . ' s , Bros . Yetton , Wainwri ght , Griffin and Austin . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Braywas raised to 3 rd degree ; Bro . Campbell Avas passed

to 2 nd degree . The Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Ayton S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , and Bro . Barnes P . M . and Treasurer duly installed that Bro . into the chair . The W . M . thi-n appointed his officers as follows : Marsh I . P . M ., Taylor S . W ., J . G . Stevens , P . M ., J . W . Barnes P . M . Treasurer , BoAvron P . M . Secretary , Tucker S . D ., Digby J . D , Hollington I G .,

and Grant Tyler . The newly-installed W . M . then initiated Messrs . Nott and Dance into the Order , working the ceremonies in a very praiseworthy manner . Ho then , in feeling terms , presented Bro . Marsh I . P . M . with a very elegant P . M . jewel , suitably inscribed , for the services rendered to the Lodge during his year of office . A suitable response having been given , the Lodcro Avas then closed ,

and the brethren , 93 in number—above 50 of whom Avere visitorssat down to a sumptuous banquet supplied by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bros . Smith and J . G . Stevens . Tho toast of the " Queen aud the Grand Officers " was given , also tfiat of the W . M ., P . M . ' s and Visitors . Two brethren connected with the Masonic Charities being present , viz ., Bros . Robert Wentworth Little and F . Binckes , and two brethreu connected with the Loilge , Avho had so

nobly contributed to them , viz ., Bro . Berry and J . G . Stevens , each re . sponded to the toast in eloquent terms . The toast of the Wardens , Treasurer , Secretary and Officers was duly given , and tho brethren separated . Among those present we noticed Br . F . Binckes P . G . S ., Secretary Bovs' School , Robert Wentworth Little , Secretary Girls ' School , A . E . Harriss P . M . . 141 , T . S . Mortlock P . M . 1 S 6 , 0 . E ' Lacay P . M . 186 , Blench W . M . 1339 .- Cringle , Stirling , Bell , Coard P . M ., Myers , Myerscough , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c .