Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At 119 Londonnail Stroot , E . G ., on Thursday evening . Bros . Hogarth W . M ., Da Silva S . W ., Bccdell J . W ., Kin " ? S . D ., Forss J . D ., Kahn I . G ., L . Norden Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor , Maidwell , Valentino , Moss , Poolo , Weige , Bingemann Preceptor of Constitutional Lodge of Instruction

No . 55 , Shorey 16 Montreal , Lcman 1572 . After preliminaries tho "VV . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of passinsr , Bro . Toole acting as candidate . The first , second , third and fonrth sections of tho lecture were worked by Bro . Moss , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Bingemann No . 55 , Poolo 701 , and Leman 1572 , were unanimously elected members .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 .--Held at Bros . Spurgiu ' s , tho Sportsman , City-road , ou Monday , tho 8 th inst . Present—Bros . Halle VV . M ., Wing S . W ., Cook J . W ., Tolmio Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Edmonds S . D ., Polikan J . D ., Peircy I . G . ; also Bros . Hallam sen ., Hallam jnn ., K . II . Halford Treas ., Hirst , & c . Lodgo was formally opened , and advanced to tho second degree , when Bro . Fenner worked the first section of tho lecture . Lodge being

resumed , Bro . Pelikan answered tho questions , and was entrusted . On the resumption of tho Lodge , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Polikan acting as candidate ; tlio ceremony wns ably performed by the W . M . Bro . Pearcy worked the second , Bro . Hallam sen . tho third , Bro . Hallam jnn . tho fourth , and Bro . Tolmio tho fifth sections of tho lectnro . Lodge resumed . Bro . Fenner , the Secretary , was elected an hon . member . Bro . Wing was appointed to preside next week . Lodge was then closed , and adjourned .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Tho first meotinsr , after a short vacation , was hold at Bro . Maidwoll's , the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Tuesday the i ) tli inst . Present : —Bros . C . Daniels W . M ., Chicken S . W ., Valentine . T . W ., King S . D ., II . Caton I . G ., also Bros . Maidwell , Chivers , & c , Ac . The Lodge ¦ was opened irr duo form . Bro . Chivers answered tho usual questions and was entrusted . Tho Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and

the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . drivers carrdidate . Bro . II . Caton answered tiro questions , and being entrusted , tho Lodgo was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho Lodgo was closed iu dno form . Bro . Chicken was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . This Lodge of Instruction will now meet regularly at tho above Tavern for Instruction , at 7 p . m . every Tuesday evening . The attendance of brethren is earnestly requested . Ceremonies only are worked .

Confidence Lodee of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the "Railway Tavern , Feiichuvch-street , on 10 th September , this Lodge wns favoured with a good assemblage of the brethren . Urns . Hunt W . M ., Walker S . W ., Valenline J VV ., McDonald S . D ., Caton I . G ., Moss acting Preceptor , Cundick , Johnson , Pitt Socrclary , & c . Lodge was opened in dno form , arid minutes of previous meeting wero read

and confirmed . Bro . Johnson , a candidate for passing , answered tho questions , wns entrusted and duly passed . The first , four sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . McDonald , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cundick added miieli value to the evening ' s exorcises lr ,- assisting those who needed help in the more dill ' icnlt passages . A voto of thanks was recorded to tho VV . M . Bro . Hunt . Bro . Walker will preside on Wednesday next at seven o ' clock .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its firy meeting of tlio seasorr on Saturday last , at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmer' g Southgate-road , at S p . m . Bros . Fidler VV . M ., McMillan S . W ., Bos J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Sec , C . Lorkin S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Spencer I . G . ; also Bros . J . A . Powell , J . Millirrgton , Carr , McDowell , D . Moss , Valerrtine , Garrod , Greene , Popham , Fysh ,

Halford , etc Formalities were strictly complied with , and the ceremony of initiation was rehcrrscd , Bro . Carr acting as candidate , Bro . Pearcy worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Fidler resigned the chair in favour of Bro . McMillan , who rehearsed tlio formal investiture of Officers of tho Lodge , after which Bro . Fidler resumed the chair . Bro . Percy worked the fonrth

section of tho Lecture . Bro . Popham of the Zetland Lodge 511 was elected a member . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . Fidler for the efficient manner he had discharged the duties of tho chair , this being the first time in this Lodge . A vote of congratulation was passed to Bnj . Peacy on his recovery from his lato severe illness , after which Lodge was closed .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the Star and Garter , Kew Rridtje , on 5 th September . Bros . W . Goss W . M ., Acworth S . W ., Tucker J . W ., Gunner S . D ., F . Botley J . D ., Blasby I . G ., hoe P . M . Preceptor , Becket , C . Botley , & c After preliminary bus in ess , the ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . F . Botley candidate . Bro . Acworth was elected W . M . for tho 12 th inst . After an instructive evening Lodge closed , and the meeting was tdjourned .

Dalhousie Lod £ * e of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Powuall-road , Dalston . Bros . Carr W . M ., Christian S . W .. Johnson J . W ., Polak S . D ., Wardell J . D ., Greenwood I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . King , C . Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Morgan , Atkinson , Brasted , & c ., wero also in attendance . Lodgo was opened , and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Giller answered the necessary questions .

Notices Of Meetings.

Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Giller as candidate . The Lodgo was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed its Masonic duties . Bro . 0 . Lorkin worked the first section of tho lectnro , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed in tho second degree . Bro .

C . Lorkin worked the third section of the first lectnre , assisted by tho brethren . The sum of £ 3 3 s was voted to assist tho widow of a deceased brother . Bro . Westfield of Lodgo 1382 , and Bro . Payno of Lodgo 1321 , wore elected members . Bro . Christian was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo took placo on Thursday , tho 1 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Tho Lodge was opened at five o ' clock punctually , by Bro . Joseph Stock W . M ,., assisted by Bros . F . Garbett I . P . M ., J . A . Smith P . M ., T . Simpson S . W ., J . J . Bell J . W ., E . Challoner Sec , J . Quincey S . D ., G . H . Forder J . D ., E . Bridges I . G ., and

W . Y . Laing P . M . Tyler . Thero was a numerous body of brethren present connected with tho Lodgo . The list of Visitors included Bros . James Stevens P . M . 11-2 R , & c , P . Stevens 1426 , R . Nelson 1471 , VV . B . Trisk 13 fiG , and T . E . Davis 1471 . The minntes of tho previous meeting having beeu read and confirmed , tho Lodge was opened in tho second and third degrees , and Bro . D . Murdoch was raised to

the sublime degree . Bro . VV . E . Kelsey was afterwards passed to the degree of F . C . Tho manner in which tho two degrees were worked was highly creditable to all concerned , from the W . M . downwards . This being tho election meeting , tho bye-laws were read in open Lodge . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for a W . M . for tho ensuing year . The result was declared unanimously in favour of

Bro . T . Simpson S . W . Tho ballot for Treasurer then took place , Bro . F . H . Ebsworth P . M . being unanimously re-elected . Bro . W . Y . Laing P . M . wns re-elected Tyler . It was resolved that the sum of five guineas be taken from tho funds of tho Lodgo for tho purpose of purchasing a jewel , to bo presented to Bro . J . Stock W . M . on his retirement . All business being ended , tho Lodge was closed in dno

form , when tho brethren retired for refreshment , provided by Bros . H . J . and W . J . Koberts . Tho usual toasts having been disposed of , Bros . VV . Royal , 11 . Chnlloiier , J . A . Smith , J . Stevons , and others amused the brethren , until ton o ' clock , when tho Tyler's toast was given , and the company separated . Tho installation meeting will take place on Thursday , tho 2 nd of October .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction . No . 1278 . — At the usual meeting of this Lodge , on the 10 th inst ., at the Salmon and Ball , Bethnal Green-road , Bro . Finch W . M . was ably supported by Bros . Clark S . W ., Hubbert J . W ., Chitson S . D ., Stephens J . D ., Smith I . G ., Christian acting as Preceptor : also Bros . Lazarus and

Loveday . Preliminaries were carefully observed , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Loveday candidate . Lodgo was advanced , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was

resumed , and Bro . Christian worked the first and fourth sections of the lecture ( Hro . Stephens dictating tho answers ) . Bro . Clarko was elected to fho duties of tho chair , and tho brethren , who had passed a profitable evening , closed tlio Lodge .

Eoyal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1298 . — A moid ing was held ou Friday , 5 th September , at the Alwync Castle , St . Pard's-road , Canonbury . Present : —Bros . Rowley W . M ., Boaz S . W ., ( Hunter J . W ., Dickinson Sec , Eldridgo Treas ., Forgo S . D ., Polikan J . D ., Cull Preceptor , Chant I . G . ; Past Masters Bros .

Wright , Sha"kell , Byng , Yeomans , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting wero read aud confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Greenwood candidate . Bro . Cull

worked tho first , second , sixth , and seventh sections of the lecture . Bro . Leo gavo the lecture on tho tracing board . Bro . Thomas Gardiner , of Lodge 1116 , having been elected a member , Lodge was closed .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro , Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 9 th Sept . Bros . Smith VV . M ., Johnson S . W ., Rawe J . W ., Myers S . D ., Musto Preceptor , Pavitt I . G . and Secretary ; there were also present Bros . Moss , D . Moss , Barker , Power , Sadler , White , & c . Lodge was opened in duo form , and the minntes of last meeting wore read and

confirmed . Bro . Moss answered the necessary questions and Lodgo opened in the second degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . D . Moss worked the five sections of the lecture . Bro . Johnson was elected VV . M . for ensuing week , aud appointed his officers in rotation . It was announced that tho Fifteen Sections would bo worked at the Israel Lodge of Instruction on the 28 th inst .

. Royal Leopold Lodge , No . 1445 . —The career of onr Lodges , should an universal record of their history ever bo prepared , will be found a very chccquercd one . But few will be found who havo not , at some time or other , had to meet and overcome the pressure of adversity in some shape or form . In one case it has been brought about by misfortune , in another by reckless extravagance ,

while not the least responsible of tho elements that work disaster is the want of power displayed by so many who havo taken on themselves the reins of government . This Lodge , the installation meeting of which we attended on Thursday the 1 th inst ., has not been without its " bad time , " but if wo may augur from this successful meeting ,

the doings of which wo aro now about to record , we may truly say a happy future lies before it . Tho Lodge was opened at the Mitford Tavern , Saudringham-road , Dalston , at 4 o ' clock by Bro . Joseph Clark VV . M ., who was assisted by his Officers , a goodly number of tho members of tbe Lodge and visitors , among whom may be mentioned : —Bros . Peter de Lande Long P . G . D ., H . G . Bass * Assistant