Notices Of Meetings.

and , at the wish of the Master , Bro . G . W . Wheeler raised Bro . Weir , for St . Andrew ' s , and Bro . Dunn for tho Thutlo , to that sublime degree , aud the Lodge was then closed in duo form .

Loyal Berkshire Lodgo of Hope , No . 574 , Nowbury . —This Lodge held a successful gathering on Friday , the 7 ch inst ., in connection with tho installation of Bro . W . H . Herbert , Senior Warden , as Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year . A portion of tho Town Hall having been partitioned olf , tho Lodge was opened

there at 2 . 30 by tho W . M ., Brother Banco , who conducted tho ceremonies on tho summons , and then proceeded to present , in the nanus of tho Lodgo , a Past . Master's jewel to tho Treasurer , Bro . F . G . Hall P . M ., who , at tho previous meeting , had been unanimously made an honorary member in consideration of Lis long and valued services in tho various offices ho had filled . Those services wero now

substantially recognised by tho gitc ot a gold jewel , ornamented with blue enamel and Masonic devices , with a suitable inscription engraved on tho back of it . Bro . Hall appropriately acknowledged tho presentation . Bro . W . Biggs P . M ., Provincial Grand Secretary , thou presented a similar jewel , which had been unanimously voted by tho Lodge , to Bro . John Bunco , tho retiring Worshipful Master , in recognition of

the exceptional manner m which he had discharged the duties of that office . Bro . Banco expressed his appreciation of this mark of kindness on tho part of tho brethren , whom ho thanked for the cordial manner in which thoy had supported him by their attendance anil assistance during tho past year . Tho next business was tho instaPation of Bro . W . Herbert as W . M . for 1870 , tho Provincial Grand

Secretary ably officiating as Installing Master , assisted by Bro . John Dew , P . M . of tho Oakley Lodge , Basingstoke . The W . M . afterwards appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . 11 . Ravenor Senior Warden , G . M . Knight Junior Warden , the Rev . T . Barton Chaplain , F . G . HaU P . M . Treasurer , G . J . Cosburn P . G . S . Secretary , P . Glover Organist , S . Hunt Senior Deacon , S . Knight Junior Deacon , Lyon I . G ., A .

Burns Director of Ceremonies , W . Knight Senior Steward , W . Wilson Junior Steward , Dodd Tyler . Bro . T . Ueller P . M ., who had resigned the office of Secretary , after discharging its duties with much efficiency for five years , and had been elected ait honorary member , was now presented with a vote of thanks , which was duly acknowledged . The Lodge having been closed , tho brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel ,

where a banquet was provided in a most liberal style by Bro . Ilamlen . Tho W . M . presided , and the S . W . occupied the vice-chair . In addition to the brethren mentioned , there wero present—Bros . Barron Fielder , Geo . Boyer , and W . W . King ( P . M . ' s of the Lodge ) , E . Head , W . H . Booth , J . Tegg , F . H . Maychurch , li . Johnston , J . Stacey , 0 . P . Smith , W . E . Wheeler , W . Balding , J . Hattatt , J . G . O'Farrell , J . J . Jaruvau ,

A . Stradling , W . Cordrey , A . Judd , J . Wightmau P . M . 41 -I and 1101 ( Reading ) , M . Wheeler ( Wantage ) , A . Powell , K . P . Plenty , & c On the introduction of dessert , the toast of " The Queen ami the Craft , " and tho healths of the M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales , the Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon , and the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , wero successively drunk . To tho

toast of "The P . G . Master , Sir D . Gooeh , Bart ., M . P ., the D . P . G . M ., Rev . J . S . Browurigg , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , past and prosent , " Bro . Barron Fielder responded . The P . G . Secretary gave ' ¦ ' Tho health of tho newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Herbert , " who returned thanks . The health of the Installing Master being given , Bro . Biggs returned thanks . Bro . Dow P . P . G . Reg . ( Hants ) proposed the health

of the I . P . M ., Bro . Banco , and spoke iu eulogistic terms of the working of the Lodge under Bro . Bauce ' s presidency . Bro . Bauce having returned thanks , the toast of "The Masonic Charities" was given by Bro . W . Knight , who spoke of the threo noble institutions supported by the Craft , namely , the Boys' School , the Girls' School ( each providing for some 400 children , all Masons' orphans ) , and the

Institution for Aged Freemasons aud Widows . Bro . Bauce , who , like tho proposer , had represented the Newbury Lodgo at tho Charity Festivals , replied . The healths of tho officers of the Lodge were also drunk . Bro . Banco proposed " Success to tho Lodge of Instruction , " coupling with it the natno of the energetic Secretary , Bro . Glover , who responded . The brethren also drank the health of Bro . Stephen Knight , thanking him for the tasteful manner in which he

and his family had decorated tho room , the walls of winch wero emblazoned with Masonic emblems . The better health of Bro . Cave P . M ., aud . Bro . Walter Graham , was also proposed iu feeling terms , and Bro . Bauce called on tho brethren to drink the health ol Bro . W . Knight , the indefatigable Steward , who returned thanks . The musical arrangements , under Bro . Glover ' s direction , wore excellent , and Bros . Jarman , Glover , Hall , S . Hunt , A Stradling aud W . Wilson were among those who contributed to tho harmony of the evening .

Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . —The members of this Lodge assembled in their Lodge room at the Athenieutu on 3 rd inst ., for the purpose of installing a W . M . for the ensuing year , aud also to celebrate the annual Festival of St . John . The Lodyo was opened in due form by Bro . J . Taylor , the retiring W . M . Tho chair was then taken by Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore P . G . S . B . of England , tho installing officer . The

W . M . elect , Bro . Henry Longman S . u ., was then duly presented , ana regularly installed in the W . M . ' s chair . Tho newly elected Master then proceeded to invest the following brethren as his officers fur the year : —Bros . Thomas Jackson S . W ., Geo . Sutton J . W ., W . J . Sly Treas ., Dr . J . D . Moore Sec , N . Holme S . O ., Grant King J . D ., and John Watson Tyler . Tho Lodge was afterwards closed , aud the

brethren adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , where a capital dinner was provided by Bro . Sly , and to which about twenty sat down . The W . M . occupied tho chair , supported by Bros . Dr . Mooie , Jui . n Hatch , W . Wearing , J . Taylor , W . Dull ' , the S . W . and J . W . occupying the vice chairs . Alter dinner tho chairman gave in succession th ;

usual toasts , which were duly responded to . Bro . Moore , in highi * complimentary terms , proposed the health of the W . M ., congratulating the members on having elected him , and wishing him a prosperous and successful year of office . Bro . Lougmau was the viglu man in the right place , aud fully deserved the honour wfiieh had

been bestowed upon him . The chairman In responding , and after thanking tho company for the honour done him , said it would bo his endeavour to do all ho conld for the good of the Craft in general , and for tho Rowley Lodge in particular . ( Hoar , hear . ) He believed the brethren ho had appointed as his officers wero prepared to assist him to tho best of their ability . With regard to what Bro . Dr . Mooro had

said as to the attendance of P . M . ' s , it was his ( Bro . Longman ' s ) intention when he laid down tho duties of office , still to visit his Lodge , when he hoped to enjoy that well-earned rest to which he thought he should bo fully entitled after having borne the " heat and burden of thod ^ y . " Bro . Helme proposed the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . Taylor , complimenting hitn on tho manner in which he had

performed tho duties of his office , and also on tho knowledge he displayed of tho ritnal of tho Craft . Bro . Taylor acknowledged tho compliment in suitable terms . Bro . John Hatch proposed tho health of the Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . Jackson and Sutton , who responded . Bro . Sheriff next proposed the health of the Visiting Officers , the toast being acknowledged by Bro . Thomas Atkinson , W . M . of the

Lodge of Fortitude , and Bro . W . Wearing P . M . Bro . Moore then proposed the health of tho Junior Officers of the Lodge , adding a few remarks as to their dnties , Bros . N . Holme and G . King responded , The chairman then gave tho health of tho Visitors , and said that , as Master of tho Lodge , he should be always glad to welcome visiting brethren , and they might rely on meeting with a hearty reception . He approved of visiting different Lodges , believing that such visits

contributed to strengthen tho social and friendly ties which bound them together as brethren . Ho coupled with tho toast the name of Bro . James Roberts ( West Bromwich ) , who responded , and in a pithy speech alluded to tho good feeling which Masonry had a tendency to develope among mankind . " To all poor and distressed Masons , " was then proposed by tho Tyler , Bro . Watson , and having been duly honoured , the proceedings terminated .

Grey Friars' Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 12 th of January , at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . John T . Freeman W . M ., E . Margrott S . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , J . T . Stransom Treasurer , R . Dowsett Organist , T . Newman Steward , J . Early Danks I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler . Past Mastoi—Bro . Egginton . Members—J . Rose , J . Robinson , T . Cottrell , W . Bailey . Visitors—Bro . W . A . Hukins , Steward of the

Chiltern Lodge , No . 1-170 . Business—The minutes of the last regular Eiodge were read aud confirmed . Mr . Thomas Simonds , of Arborfield , was ballotted for , and declared to be unanimously elected , after which he was initiated by the W . M . in a very efficient manner . After voting ' ten guineas to the U . M . I . B ., as per vote of Provincial Grand Lodge , and receiving nominations for joining and initiation , also voting a moiety of tho amount for a jewel for the Installing Master , Bro . Mor . hay , P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , the Lodgo was closed .

Milton Lodge , No , 1144 , —This Lodge held its monthly mooting on Wednesday , fcho 5 th January , afc tho Commercial Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne . Present—Bros . William Henry Holb W . M ., James Dovaney S . W ., Abraham Hill J . W ., John Jones P . M . Secretary , Jas . Pollitt ; P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , Alfred Clayton S . D ., Edwin Buckley J . D ., James Driver I . G ., W . Hill Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Jas . White , D . B . Radcliffe , James Pollitt , John Jones . Visitors—Bros .

Joseph Leech P . M . Minerva 300 , John Buckley P . M . Endeavour 830 , Joseph Read Commercial 1391 . Business—Minutes of previous meeting confirmed ; ballot taken unanimously in favour of Mr . C . H . Barber , who was then initiated by the W . M ., when Bro . Wifchecomb was passed to the 2 nd degree by tho W . M . Other business completed , Lodge closed in good harmony , when the brethren retired to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Duke of Lancaster Lodge , No . 1353 . —The brethren of this Lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John tho Evangelist by dining together at tho house of Bro . Wm . Longmire , the King ' s Arms , Morecambe , on Wednesday evening , the 15 th inst . Nearly forty membeis wero present . Tho W . M . Bro . Jonathan Acton presiding , supported by Bros . Heald I . P . M ., John Bell P . M ., Patterson ,

J . M . Bell , Boesley , & c , the vice chairs being filled by Bros . James Conlon aud F . G . Dale , the Senior and Junior Wardens of the Lodge . Upon tho removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were proposed from the chair , and duly honoured . Bro . John Bell then gave the " Army , Navy , aud Reserve Forces , " which was responded to on behalf of tho latter by Bro . James Conlon . Bro . Heald proposed the

health of tho "Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese , " after which the chairman gave tho toasts of the " Officers of the Grand Lodge" and those of " Provincial Grand Lodges , " alluding , in the course of his remarks , to the visit which he had paid to the Grand Lodge on the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M . Bro . Heald proposed the health of the " Worshipful Master , " and expressed the

pleasure with which he had witnessed his working in the Lodge , which he was confident gave satisfaction to every member . The Chairman , iu responding , said he had always endeavoured , since he was elected to the high position of W . M . of the Lodge , to do his duty ; he hud striven hard to do all that was required of him , though he was cousci > us of u few shortcomings . He hoped the officers would

continue to accord him their support , and that he would be kept up in i ho work of the Craft , as ho felt assured the more he had to do the better able he should be to go through it . He concluded by proposing the health of tho " Immediate Past Master and Past Masters , " which was responded to by Bros . Edmund Heald and John Bell .

Other toasts followed , including "the Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . Conlon and F . G . Dale ; "The Treasurer and Secretary , " acknowledged hy Bros . Ellershaw and R . Wolfenden ; and " Masonio Charities , " whieh was proposed by the Chairman ; the Tyler ' s toast 'colliding the list . During the evening several brethren contributed o the harmony by song and sentiment .

Great City Lodge , No , 1426 , —The regular meeting was held at the City Terminna Hotel , Cannon-street , on Saturday