Diary For The Week.

616—Phoenix , Fox Hotel , Stowmarket Ml—De Loraine , Freemasons * Hall , Grainger-street , Newcastle 993—Alexandra , Midway Hotel , Levenshulme 1090— Lord Warden , Wellington Hall , Deal 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Eastthorpe , Mirfield 1311—Zetland , Masonio Hall , Great George street , Leeds

1383—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1773—Albert Victor , Town Hall , Pendleton General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 621—Truth , Freemasons' HaU , Fitzwilliam-street , Huddersfield R . A . 837—Marquess of Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30 K . T . —De Furnival , Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield .

SATURDAY , 21 st

MAY-198—Percy , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1329—Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-streot , Regent-street , W ., at 8 .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 . —The regular meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at tlie Bell Hotel , Bromley , nnder the presidency of Bro . S . Carrington W . M . Bros . J . Harvey S . W ., J . Wyer P . M . as J . W ., A . Avery P . P . G . R . Kent Treasurer , E . Coste P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Secretary , W . Carrington S . D ., Bond J . D ., E . Harvey I . G ., Kift Organist , Keyse A . D . C . P . M . 's Bros . Seaman

P . G . S ., J . Wyer . Visitors—Bros . D . H . Jacobs P . M . 27 , Jones 27 , R . Fowler 754 , C . Nott P . M . 87 , J . H . Tustin 1627 , H . Sharpe 1669 , Anley 177 , J . Swinyard 1697 . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Hawes , and Hart-shorn . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Mr . A . G . Winson was balloted for , and duly initiated into

the Order . Bro . B . Carrington answered the questions satisfactorily and was raised to the third degree . Both ceremonies wero perfectly rendered by the W . M . Bro . Harvey S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . E . Coste P . P . G . D . C . Kent was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Bavin Tyler . The W . M . elect , in an able speech , returned thanks for tbe honour conferred on him . Some

appropriate remarks followed from Bro . A . Avery P . P . G . K . Kent . Bro . Wyer P . M . proposed that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to the retiring W . M ., for tho able and efficient manner he had upheld the dignity of the Lodge . This was seconded by Bro . Seaman P . M ., and carried unanimously . Lodge was then closed until the second Taesday in Jnly . The brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet and

dessert , provided by Bro . Sutton . A loving cup was passed round . The same waa presented by Bro . S . Carrington W . M . on his installation . The W . M . proposed the usual toasts . In speaking to the toast of the E . W . Viscount Holmesdale P . G . M . of Kent , he said , that as thia Lodge was in his province , ho hoped to see that distinguished nobleman honour the brethren with his presence . ( A Kentish fire

was given ) . The toast of the R . W . D . P . G . M . Bro . Eastes and the rest of the Grand Officers was the next on the list . The W . M . felt it was a great honour to be able to say the Lodge had now had three Provincial Grand Officers belonging to it—Bros . E . Coste , A . Avery , and Seaman . Each of these brethren the members were prond of . Bro . A . Avery responded to the toast . In tho course of his remarks , he announced

that he waa again about to act as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the Anniversary Festival of which Institution would take place on the 18 th of May . He hoped he should have the support of the brethren . Bro . Seaman P . M . said it was some time since he was the I . P . M . However , that ni ght he felt a great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W . M . He would repeat

the words he had often uttered , Wait and work , and work and wait . That night Bro . Carrington presided over them for the last time . Personall y , he ( Bro . Seaman ) was pleased with him . As one of the Pounders of the Lodge he had seen tbe progress it had made during the last two or three years , and he felt greatly pleased to see the way in which Bro . Carrington had worked the third decree . He would

call on the brethren to give a hearty reception to the toast . The P . M . ' s , on his retirement , would be pleased to welcome him into their ranks . The W . M ., in response , thanked Bro . Seaman for his kind expressions , and expressed himself much gratified afc the hearty reception given him by the brethren . He always had an ardent wish fco occupy the chairand

, when he had secured thafc position his principal aim was to gain the members' satisfaction . He felfc it a great honour to learn that they had proposed that a jewel should be presented him ; ho would wear it with great pride , as evidencing hia having been associated with this i-odge . The words of Bro . Seaman , that the Past Masters would be pleased to welcome him themhe felfc as an additional honour ;

among , he would reciprocate by saying , he trusted to be among them for many years . The health of the newly initiated Bro . Winson came nexton the list . The W . M . said the toasfc was a very pleasing one 'or him to offer ; ho trusted the step their new brother had raken would never be regretted . Personall y he had known Brother Winson for a lengthened period , and he was convinced be would

become a credit to the Order . Bro . Winson briefly returned thanks ; e ^ ad often wished to be made a Mason , and now his wish was ii !)! I ho V eA he m'ght become a credit to the Acacia Locige , and th TO-n the Craffc in general . The next one complimented was e W . M . elect . Bro . Carrington was sure he would fill the chair . ? a * to sustain the credit of the Lodge . He wonld find tho TI - ¦ """"¦ . "" o vra' » ""¦ "" = jjuuj * , t-, XI . B vvuuKi nnu

> ue -fast Masters wonld support him . This toasfc was ably responded to by Bro . Harvey . With the toasfc of the Visitors was conpled the name of Bro . D . D . Jacobs P . M . 27 , who eloquently had 6 thanl £ S * The toast of the pasb Masters followed ; the W . M . iti-V ? P oien of them in a general way , bnt he now referred to them th i i y ' No better conlcI be form < L The brethr ( m had seen how u ey had assisted him , and they had done the like for his predecessor ,

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and would bo ready to do so again . Ou Bro . Wyer devolved the duty of responding . In tho name of tho Past Masters , ho could say their services would always be at command ; they wero ready and willing to assist the W . M . to promote the welfare of the Lodge . In speak , ing of the Oflicers of the Acacia Lodgo , the W . M . made special reference to Bros . Avery Treasurer , and E . Coste P . M . Secretary ,

whose good qualities were well known . The Wardens and Junior Officers had likewise done their duty ably . Personally , he had to thank thom for their kind assistance to him . After Bros . Coste and Harvey had responded , the Tyler ' s toast was giveu . In the course of the proceedings some excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Kift , D . H . Jacobs , and Tremaire . Bros . A . Avery P . M . and Keyes diligently looked after the comforts of the brethren .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —On Monday last , at 7 p . m ., at the George Hotel , Australian-avenue , Barbican . Present : —Bros . Caton W . M ., Nell S . W ., Herridge J . W ., Wing Treasurer , Pox Secretary , Fitch S . D ., Newell J . D ., Gush Preceptor , Johnson LG ., and several others . Lodge was opened , and tbo minutes of

last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree * Bro . Fox worked the second and third sections j the ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Johnson as candidate . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Caton , aud a vote of thanks was accorded him . Lodge was adjourned till Monday , 16 th inst ., at 1 p . m .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —Meet " ing held on Friday , Gth inst ., afc the Star aud Garter Hotel , Kevvbridge . Bros . Geflowski W . M ., Tucker ( Treasurer ) S . W ., Gunner ( Hon . Secretary ) J . W ., C . E . Botley S . D ., Monson J . D ., Daniell I . G ., Gomm P . M ., Andrews P . M ., Sperring , Maton , -jso . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sperring

candidate . Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro , Daniell retired ; Bro . Andrews asked the questions leading to third degree , which were answered by the brethren . Lodge was opened and closed in tho third degree , when Bro . Daniell was re-admitted . Lodge was closed in tho second degree . Bro . Tucker was nnanimonsly elected to fill the chair of K . S . on 13 th inst . Lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned till 13 th inst ., at 8 p . m .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday afc Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , Bros . T . Clark W . M ., Christian S . W ., Edwards J . W ., Glass S . D ., Dignam J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , Wallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Broa . Carr , Brasted , C . Lorkin , Boyce , Wardell , Polak . The ceremonial work of the evening comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony

of passing , Bro . Boyce candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and regularly closed fco first . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the third and fourth sections , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Christian was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic

business being ended , Lodge was closed iu due form and adjourned . Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge will gain all they want by attending . The Lodge is still under the Precepfcorship of Bro . P . M . Wallington , and is opened every Tuesday evening throughout the year , at 8 o'clock .

King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —On the 8 th inst ., at Bro . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroysquare , Bros . Snodin W . M ., B . Kauffcnann S . W ., Davis J . W ., Devine Treasurer , L . Solomon Secretary , E . Harvey S . D ., J . A . Harvey J . D ., IV . Vallentine I . G ., Hemming Preceptor . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed .

The first and fomrth sections of the lecture were worked , and then the ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Birrell candidate . The ceremony of passing was next rehearsed , Bro . Silvester as candidate . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Snodin for the perfect and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The meeting was then adjourned nntil the following week , afc 7 o ' clock .

Yarborough and Doric Masonic Charitable Association . —The third anniversary meeting of this association will be held on Tnesday evening , 24 th May , afc Bro . A . Walter ' s , Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , at 5 . 30 . A ballot will take place afc six , and dinner afc seven o'clock . Bro . T , J . Barnes P . M . 554 and 933 , President of the Association , will preside . Tickets for the dinner ( 3 s 6 d each ) may be had of Bro . J . G . Stevens P . M . 554 , Hon . Secretary , 254 Romford-road , Upton , Essex .

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