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in a creditable style . Bro . Moss was elected "W . M . for tho ensuing Tuesday . As tho ovenings are now closing in , the attendance of brethren is requested .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , ] STo . 45 . —Held its usual meeting on Monday the Oth inst ., at the old llodney ' s Head , No . 12 Old-street , Goswell-road . Present : —Bros . Pearcy W . M ., J . A . Powell S . W ., Wing J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner " Secretary , W . Rowley S . D ., H . Hallam sen . J . D ., H . Hallam jun . I . G-, also Bros . Byng , S . Hallam , & c . Lodge being opened , the minutes of last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Byng gavo proofs of his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodgo was advanced , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M . in his usual masterly manner , he being ably assisted by his Officers—who each performed his part in an excellent manner , thus rendering tho Master ' s duty comparatively

easy . Bro . Byng was tho candidate . Tho W . M . worked the second , third , fourth , and fifth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in tho second degree , and then called oil " and on . Bro . Powell was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , after which Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

vitruvian Lodge , No . 87 . —Tho winter session of this Lodgo was opened on Wednesday last , at tho White Hurt , College-street , Lambeth . The W . M . Bro . H . T . T . Boss presided , and was supported by a great number of tho members . Tho first business before tho Lodge was the raising of Bros . Evans , Bogg , Brown and Burlott , which ceremony was duly accomplished . The ballot was next taken

for the admission of Mr . William Reynolds ; it resulted in his unanimous election , and that gentleman was introduced , and formally initiated . A letter from Bro . Bond P . M ., resigning his office aa Treasurer , was read by the W . M ., aud a stormy discussion ensued ; tho W . M . apparently forgetting it was in his power to command silence . Eventually a brother was proposed as tho future Treasurer , aud

unanimously elected . The retiring Treasurer however declined to band over the monies he had in hand until tho accounts were audited ; five brethren were thereupon appointed to perform this task . Two sums of 10 s each were voted for the relief of distressed brethren who had applied to the Master during the meeting , and other matters being disposed of , the Lodge was closed in duo form .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Saturday , the 7 th of September , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , Present—Bros . I . P . Cohen W . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., J . A . Powell J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., T . Goode S . D ., Garrod J . D ., Byng I . G ., It . Pearcy Preceptor .

This was the first meeting of the Lodge after tho recess , and the numerous attendance augurs well for the coming session . The preliminaries of opening , & c , having been attended to , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , aud several sections of the first lecture were worked . Bro . J . Lorkin will preside next Saturday .

Ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knights Templar , No . 101 . —The regular quarterly meeting of this Preceptory was held on Tuesday evening . Amongst those present were Sir Knights the Rev . W . Valentine E . P .. T . Cooper P . E . P ., W . Lawton P . E . P ., T . B . Whytehead P . E . P ., J . S . Cumberland , T . B . Prissick , P . H . Rowland , G . Simpson , G . H . Simpson , J . Ward , & c . Tbe Right ROD . the Lord Mayor of York ( Comp . Wm . Varey , of the Zetland Chapter 2 SGj was a

candidate for installation , and the ceremonies were worked by tho E . P . and Officers . The members of the Mary Commandery Pilgrimage , who visited York from Philadelphia in July , aud were entertained by the Ancient Ebor Preceptory ou that occasion , wero elected honorary members , as was also E . Sir Knight J . W . Woodall P . E . P ., of tho Geoffrey de Bouillon Preceptory , Scarborough , and P . G . Constable for Northand East Yoikshire .

Tynan Lodge , 3 \ 0 . 253 , Derby . —A meeting was held on 28 th August , at the Derbyshire Masouic Hall . Present— Bros . A . G . Taylor W . M ., E . R . Ward S . W ., W . C . Watson J . W ., F . J . Robin-Bon Sec , W . Naylor Prov . G . Sec . Treas ., T . Hall Prov . J . G . W . as S . D ., T . Horsley jnn . J . D ., J . S . Hockey as I . G ., Past Masters T . Cox P . P . S . G . W . and present Prov . Treasurer , and W . H . Marsden

P . P . J . G . W ., E . Holden Tyler . Visitor—Bro . J . 0 Manton Sec . 1085 , The Lodge was opened at 7 . 45 p . m . After the reading of the circular and minutes , Bro . Ward S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Naylor re-elected Treasurer . The Lodge was then advance .,, aud Bro . Beatson raised to the rank of a M . M ., in tho course of whiih , ceremony ho gave involuntary evidence of its impressive character .

Tho Lodgo was closed at 9 p . m ., and tho brethreu adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts were duly honoured . Tho W . M . elect , when called upon , expressed his intention to endeavour to upholdthe prestige of the Lodge . The retiring Master bore testimony to the support given him by his officers and brethren generally ; tho S . D . of the evening , in his character of Prov . J . G . W ., responded to

the Prov . Grand Officers toast , aud the Visitor mado a passing allusion to tho newly raised brother ' s display of feeling , showing that the impression caused was in contradistinction to what tho impresion would havo been if his manner had been inattentive ; and , finally , the Initiate expressed himself as very anxious to adhere to

the great principles of Freemasonry , and thus prove that the favours be had received bad not been undeservedly bestowed . It should alsu be stated that there was a very interesting discussion relative to the origin of Freemasonry , audits identity with Jewish aud other customs , Bro . P . M . Hall , Bro . Davis aud Bro . Manton contributing some verj interesting facts .

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Wednesday , tha 4 th iuat ., at the

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Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . R . L . Armstrong W . M ., J . Page Sen . Warden , R . G . Salmon Jun . Warden , G . AV . Lax Secretary , J . Ridsdalo Past Master Treasurer , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dumford . T . D ., J . S . B . Bell I . G ., Macdonald Steward , G . S . Sims Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Monday P . P . G . P ., J . Cook P . P . G . S . W . Tho Lodge being opened , the minutes of tho last

meeting wore road and confirmed . Mr . H . E . Joel was then initiated into onr Order in a most impressive manner by tho W . M ., and Bro . Boegionne was passed to tho F . C . degree , both ceremonies being most perfectly worked . The Lidgo was then closed down , and routine business being disposed of , the W . M . in a fow well chosen remarks risked tho brethren to accept at his hands a finely executed group

of tho Officers of tho present year . The picture , which is the work of Bro . H . S . Mendehhon of this town , is a rare production of art , and ^ he portraits aro all very faithful likenesses , and form a very pretty feature in tho Lodsre Hall . On tho motion of Bro . Monday P . M ., seconded by Bro . Ridsdalo P . M ., a vote of thanks , which was carried by acclamation , was passed to tho W . M . for hia very handsome

presentation , which would always bo looked on with pleasure by every member of the Lodgo . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; the health of tho Master , tho P . M . ' s , the visitors and the initiate all received duo attention , and some capital harmony rendered the evening very enjoyable . The visitors wero Bros . J . Cook P . M . 481 , J . Wood S . W . 48 , J . Goss S . D . 481 , and A . Joel 481 .

St . Peters Lodge , No . 481 . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodgo was held on tho 9 th inst ., at the iVIasouic Hall , Maple-street , Xowcastle-nn-Tyno . The chair was filled by the W . M . Bro . R . Eynow , supported hv Bms , J . Cook P . M . as S . W ., J . Usher J . W ., H . S . Sewell I . P . M ., G . Thompson P . M . Treas ., J . Atkinson P . M . as Sac , J . Spearman P . M . as S . D ., , T . Goss J . D ., T . Prentice I . G ., R . Ferry Organist ,

G . S . Sims Tyler . The Lodgo being opened , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . H . R . Papa , which proving successful , that gentleman was initiated . Tho Lodgo was then opened up to the third , and two brethren wore raised to the sublime decree of M . M . Both ceremonies were given by the

W . M . After receiving tho hearty good wishes of several visiting brethren , the Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshments . The visitors present were R . L . Armstrong W . M . 403 , G . I . Dean W . M . 541 , R . Whitfield S . W . 48 , W . Cooper J . W . 1342 , W . Grist S . D . 1626 , E . Middlemist J . D . 48 , and S . M . Harris S . D . 405 .

The William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 , This Lodge held its first meeting after the vacation on Friday , the 6 th of September , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgeware-road . Present—Bros . J . 0 . Hayes W . M ., Heath S . W ., Hall J . W ., Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor , Harris S . D ., West J . D ., Nichols I . G . ; J- Muvch , Adair , Kennard , Tribbel ,

Clipper , & o . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Murch candidate . Tho same brother answered the questions for passing and was entrusted . Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of passing , was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Heath elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780—On the Gth inst , , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kow-bridge . Bros . Goss ( W . M . 780 ) W . M ., May ( W . M . olect 780 ) S . W ., Gunner ( Hon . Sec . ) J . W ., Tucker ( Treas . ) S . D ., Blasby J . D ., Botley I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Roe 780 , Alaia 834 , and Bros . Costelow , Beeket , Josey , Talbot , Emerson , & c . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of last meeting were read , confirmed

and signed . Lodge was then duly opened np to the third degree , when Bro . Talbot was raised . In prescribed and regular form , the installation ceremony was rehearsed , thoso brethren not entitled to witness the whole ceremony withdrawing ; upon their re-admission , Bro . Roe ( who had been installed during their absence )

was greeted with the customary salutes . Lodge was resumed , and successively closed down . Bro . May was elected W . M . for ensuing meeting . Bro . Emerson was unanimously elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction , and he expressed his acknowledgments . After a highly instructive evening , Lodgo was closed in due form .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownill-road , Dalston . Bros . Forss W . M ., Carr S . W ., Christian J . W ., Polak S . D ., Slaiter J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Holsworth , Webb , Borer , Taylor ,

Brand , C . Lorkin , Wyman , & c . After preliminaries , Bro . Allen answered tha questions . The Lodge was opened in the second , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Webb worked the first and second sections of tho Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and regularly closed to tbe first . Bro . Carr was elected W . M . for next week .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 882 . —it tho weekly mfeting on Wednesday , tho 11 th inst ., at Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-eonrt , Fleet-street . Bro . Drury W . M ., Abell > . W ., Vizard J . W ., Marston S . D ., OVillinsori J . D ., Patel . G ., Long P . M ., and others . After the confirmation of tho minutes , Bro . Collinaoa offered himself as a candidate , and having given proofs of his

proficiency , tho Lodge was opened up , and ho waa duly passed to the 2 nd degree . Sevoraljsections of tho lecture wore worked by the brethren , and Lodge was closed down . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Drury for the , very able manner he had performed tho duties of the chair for tbe first time . Bro . Aboil was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , on which oqaasiqu the ceremony of raising will be rehearsed ,