Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Spin-gin ' s , The Sportsman , City-road , on Monday , tho 9 th inst . Prosent-Bros . McMillan W . M ., Willison S . W ., Halle J . W ., Fenner Sec , Isaac acting Preceptor , Kidder S . D ., Parkinson I . G ; also Bro . Patrick . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Patrick acting as candidate . Bro . Fenner worked the first and third sections of tho lecture . Bro . Patrick , of Upton Lodgo No . 1227 , was elected a member , after which Lodge was closed .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The brethren met at Bro . Fysh ' a , the Jolly Farmers , on Saturday the 7 th inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . J . A . Powell , assisted by Bros . McMillan S . W ., C . Lorkin J . W ., Fenner Sec ., Hallam acting Preceptor , Brasted S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Carrl . G ., also Bros . Stock , Ross ,

Cuthbertson , Fidler , Brand , Fysh , Davis , and Giller . After preliminaries tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fidler candidate . Bro . Hallam worked the first , fourth , fifth , and sixth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McMillan was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

St . Michael ' s Lodge of Instruction , No . 211 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , afc the George Tavern , Anstraliauavenue , Barbican . Present—Bros . W . Radcliffo W . M ., Dr . Waters S . W ., Usher Bach J . W ., W . W . Morgan Sec , W . E . Young S . D .,

A . Withers J . D ., F . J . Hentsch I . G . ; Past Master Bro . G . King Preceptor ; Greenwood , Jaques , & c . Bnsiness—Lodgo opened and minutes were confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies of initiation and passing , Bros . Jaques and Greenwood candidates respectively . The first ; section of tho second lecture was worked

by the Preceptor , assisted by tho brethren . Dr . Waters was elected to preside afc the next meeting , when Bro . Preceptor King has kindly consented to rehearse the installation ceremony . The Charity Association in connection with this Lodge of Instruction is making steady progress .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . —The brethren of this Lodge , who were only released from their Masonic labour for the season last month , responded to a summons for an emergency meeting on the 5 th inst ., afc the Green Dragon , Stepney , E . Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . Bro . J . Hansen Thorn , assisted by Bros . T . S . Taylor S . W ., E . W . Walter J . W ., W . Cross J . D ., J . Lineker

I . G ., J . Taylor D . C , J . R . Shingfield W . S ., C . T . Speight Tyler . There wore also present Past Masters Bros . H . Cotter I . P . M ., G . W . Verry Secretary , J . G . Stevens , J . J . Berry , & c . and many brethren and visitors . The circular convening the meeting having been read , Bros . W . Sparks and W . Howes were tested , and having proved themselves deserving , were entrusted , and afterwards raised to the

degreo of M . M . Bro . C . Allen next proved himself efficient , and was passed to tho F . C . degree . The brethren nexfc elected , by ballot , Messrs . F . S . Allen , S . Allen and R . Lines as eligible candidates for Freemasonry , ancl those gentlemen were duly initiated into the first mysteries of the Order . We have had an opportunity of seeing

Bro . Thorn ' s working previously , and must congratulate him upon so successful a discharge of his onerous duties , the initiation ceremony being especially well rendered . Praise is also clue to the Officers for their share in the work , which , although lasting over three hours , was nofc marred by any slips . Bro . P . M . Berry rendered good service in the Deacon ' s duties . The business for which the meeting

was summoned having been performed , Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned . Tho W . M . having invited the brethren to partake of some refreshment , they repaired to tho banqueting-room , where , after paying due attention to tho good cheer prepared by Bro . Walter , a very agreeable evening was spent . The W . M ., taking advantage of this being an off-night , wiselv contented himself by only

giving a few of tho usual toasts , thereby allowing timo for some excellent songs and recitations . Among the latter may be mentioned " The Soldier ' s Pardon , " from Bro . Keeble ; " The Bonfire on Craig Gowan , " from Bro . Lineker ; and one by Bro . J . G . Stevens , from Hood ' s Oddities . The songs of the following brethren also were much enjoyed : —Bro . Lines , " Sally in our Alley ; " Bro . Sparks ,

" When other Lips ; " the W . M . ' s rendering of Molloy ' s " Vagabond ;" Bro . Speight ' s " Entered Apprentice Song ; " Bro . J . J . Berry , " Happy AVO ' VO been altogether , " & c Having observed how efficientl y Bro . Seddon Organist accompanied tho ceremonies in tho Lodge , we could but regret the absence of his able

accompaniment to enhance tho musical efforts of the brethren . During post prandial proceedings , Bro . Shingfiold earned the thanks of the brethren by his untiring discharge of his duties as Steward . Among the Visitors were Bros . H . Taylor S . W . 1421 , Biggs J . D . 1421 , Keeble 174 , Carrociero I . G . 1306 , G . II . Stephens , & c .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , Gth June , at the Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road . Present—Bros . Waterer W . M ., Friedeberg S-W ., Green J . W ., Stephens S . D ., Slaiter J . D ., McDonald I . G ., C H . Webb acting Preceptor , W . Musto Hon . Sec , Burr , Johns , & c . Lod ge was opened in duo form , and , the minutes of previous meeting

confirmed , tho W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Musto candidate . Bro . Stephens then worked the 4 th , 5 th , Gth , ancl 7 th sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren in all but the 7 th , in which Bro . P . M . Webb alone assisted . After usual formalities , Bro . Friedeberg was elected to tho chair for tho ensuing week , and Lod ge was closed and adjourned .

. Lord Warden Lodge , No . No . 1096— This Lodge held its usual meeting ou Friday , the 6 th inst . There wero present—Bro , John Laggett W . M ., E . Kirby I . P . M . and Treas ., J . B . Harrisson

Notices Of Meetings.

P . M . Prov . Grand Chap ., A . H . Des Barres P . M ., T . Ayling P . M . Prov . G . D . C , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary , F . R . England as S . W .. John Carpenter J . W ., W . Carterfield S . D ., W . Ryder J . D ., F . Haslip I . G ., G . Rivers Steward , W . T . Pritchard , A . C . Green , S . Willey , Geo . Band , and S . Holgate Tyler . Visiting Bro . Crutchley

Domatio 177 . Lodge opened , minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Kirby I . P . M ., in an eloquent ancl impressive manner , gavo the whole of the lecture in the first degree . A brother was proposed as joining member . Lodge closed , and the brethren spent a most enjoyable hour together .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , 11 th Jnne , afc the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . William Georgo Flanagan W . M ., J . Early Danks S . W ., E . Margrett P . M . acting J . W ., William P . Ivey P . M . Sec , E . J . Blackwell S . D ., R . C Prickett acting J . D ., John H . Hawkes Steward , E . J . Pulley acting I . G ., W . Heramings Tyler ;

Past Master Bro . A . Welch I . P . M . Members—Bros . Hunt , Bailey , Ravenscroft . Business—The Lodge was opened , and minutes of last regular Lodge were road and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Watkins 1101 as joining member , and for Mr . Albert Wheatley for initiation ; both were unanimously elected . Bro . Margrett P . M . nominated , and Bro . Danka S . W . seconded , Bro . Stransom as Treas .

for the ensuing year . Both the brethren spoko ia eulogistic terms of Bro . Stransom's good management of the finances of the Lodge . Bro . Hunt announced that this Avould bo the last time he should meet tho members of the Grey Friars Lodge , as before the nexfc meeting he would bo on his way to Australia . He thanked the brethren for the kindness and courtesy ho had received , and although

he should be on the other side of the globe , he would never forget tho brotherly feeling that had been extended towards him in his mother Lodge . The Secretary , as the senior member of the Lodgo , expressed his and the members' regrefc afc losing Bro . Hunt , ancl assured him he would carry with him to the Antipodes the hearty good wishes of every member for his prosperity . Bro . Bailey

proposed , and Bro . Pulley seconded , Bro . Arthur V . Becton , No . 201 , Past Sec , as a joining member . The W . M . stated that he had an interview with Bro . Oades W . M . of 414 , and it was arranged thafc the increased rent of the hall , & c , should commence from Christmas last . The labours of the evening being ended , the Lodgo was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned till the second Wednesday iu October next .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —Ou Monday evening thero was a good muster of brethren and visitors of this Lodge at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , the following being present : —Bros . J . S .

Cnmberland W . M ., T . B . Whytehead I . P . M ., C G . Padel S . W ., J . T . Seller J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treas .. J . Kav Sec , T .

Humphnes Assist , bee , M . Millington S . D ., W . P . Husband as J . D ., G . Simpson M . C ., A . T . B . Turner Assist . M . C ., G . H . Simpson Org ., J . Blenkin I . G ., P . Pearson Tyler , J . E . Wilkinson , R . Ware , H . Jackson , C . Blackstone , Abbey , Atkinson , Girling , Yorke , & c . Visitors—Bros . J . W . Walson W . M . ( Palatine 97 ) , R . Hudson P . M .

( Fenwick 1389 ) , W . Bentley W . M . ( Fenwick 1389 ) , F . Maddison P . M . ( Feu-. vick 1389 ) , Prov . G . S . D . Durham , II . Tomkinsou ( 13 S 9 ) and 97 ) , L B . Somerset ( St . Patrick ' s 295 ) , H . A . Lewis ( St . Patrick 295 ) , J . Sampson ( York 238 ) , & c The business consisted in passing Bro . Dyson to the degree of Fellow Craft , and raising Bro . Briggs to the third degree , the ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M .,

assisted by tho I . P . M . The W . M . then presented to the Lodge , on behalf of tho author , a largo nnd elaborate plan of Ancient Roman Eboracum and Mediaeval ancl Modern York , for which valuable and interesting gift tho thanks of the brethren were accorded . Bro . T . B . Whytehead then presented , on behalf of the W . Bro . A . M . Broadley , ancl the brethren of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 ,

a copy of the Constitutions done into Italian for the use of tho brethren at Tnnis , and it was ordered that a letter of thanks bo forwarded to tho donors . A committee , consisting of the W . M . and Officers of the Lodge , was appointed to make preparations for the reception of Provincial Grand Lodge in the anfcumn , and after hearty good wishes the Lodgo was closed , tho W . M . announcing that in future ho purposed calling monthly emergency Lodges for instruction purposes .

West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , No . 1623 . — This young and flourishing Lodgo met to work the Sections on Monday , tho 9 th inst ., at the New Market Hotel , Snow-hill , E . C . Ifc was the third time the Sections had beeu worked here in their entirety , and on the last occasion they were worked by Bro . Stephens , who with Bro . Lardncr , who was the W . M . on this occa .

aioD , are fellow-initiates of the mother Lodge . It reflects great credit on the Instruction Lodge and its worthy Preceptor , Bro . Pcnnefather P . M ., that two young Masons should be able to acquit thomselves so efficiently , and thafc in connection with their own Lodge . Bro . IT . J . Lardner was supported by Bros . G . H . Stephens S . W ., W . Stuart P . M . J . W , W . Pennefather I . P . M ., E . Mallet

Secretary , J . Jackson S . D ., Whadcoat J . D ., Tremear I . G ., and a numerous assemblage of brethren . Lodge was opened in due form , and all formalities having been observed , the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren . Bros . Stephens , Pennefather , Tilling , Cox , Moss , Rumbold , Stephens , Jackson , Martin , Tate , Davis , Davison , Brown , Stuart , Davis . Lodge was resumed , and Bro Stephens elected to the chair for the ensuing meeting . A vote of

thanks was then passed , and ordered to be recorded on fcho minutes , to the W . M . for his excellent conduct of the business of the evening . A vote of thanks was also tendered to the brethren who so ably worked the Sections , including a recognition of the services of Bros . G . II . Stephens in the S . W ., and W . Stuart P . M . in the J . W . chairs . Bros . Hallam , Whadcoat , Davis , Martin , Dickinson , Cox , ancl Tremear wero duly elected members , and after expressions of good will from the visiting brethren , Lodge was closed ,