Notices Of Meetings.

the Officers of tho Laudport Lodge , 1776 , most of them attended . Tho W . M . and J . W ., Bros . E . Murrell and G . C . Adams , wero unavoidably absent . Bro . Leach was raised to tho degree of M . M . by tho W . M ., tho T . B . and W . T . having been explained by one of the P . M . ' s , tho Lodgo was closed down , aud six gentlemen wero proposed for initiation . All business beiug over , the brethren , to the number of thirty . seven , retired to banquet , aud speut tho remainder of the evening alternately with toast and soug .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Ou Tuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . E . H . Williams AV . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., Carr J . W ., Wardell S . D ., Christian J . D ., Macklin I . G ., Dallas Secretary , Smyth Treasurer , P . M . AVallington Preceptor ; E . AVilliams , Brasted , Gilhaui , Collins , Allen , Webb , C . Lorkin , Bolton , Giller , and others . Tho Lodgo was

formally opeued . Bro . Polak gave proof of his proficiency , aud was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Tho Preceptor , to enable Bro . Allen , of Westbourue Lodgo 733 , who is AV . M . elect , to invest the Officers , took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Tho W . M . resumed the chair , and Bro . Brasted worked tho third and fourth sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . J . Lorkin was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Wbittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —On Wednesday l _ th February , at Bro . Hyde ' s , lied Liou , Poppins-court , Fleet-street . Present .- —Bros . Kidder W . M ., AboU S . W ., Vizzard J . W ., Hallam jun . S . D ., Nance J . D ., Brown I . G ., and" ssveral others .

Past Master and Preceptor Bro . Long . The second degree was rehearsed , Bro . Hallam sen . candidate . The sections of tho lecture wero then worked by tho brethren , the questions beiug put by Bro . Hallam sen ., Hallam jun ., Abell aud Brown . Tho Lodge was then resumed , and Bro . Abell was elected W . M . for eusuing week .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —A meeting was held on 7 th February , at the Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road , E . Present—Bros . Green W . M ., Forss S . W ., AVest J . W ., B . Cundick P . M . Preceptor , W . Musto P . M . Sec , I . P . Cohen P . M . S . D ., Moss J . D ., McDonald I . G . Past Masters Bros . T . J . Barnes ,

Visitors — Bros . Eichards , Webb , Ellis , Hinds , AVilliams , Stephens , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eichards as candidate ; after which Bro . AVilliams worked the first , second , third , fourth , and fith sections , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was passed to Bio . Green for presiding . Bro . Forss was elected to preside at next meeting .

Shakspere Lodge , TfO . 1009 .-The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held cm Monday , tho 3 rd iust ., at tho Masmiic Temple , Cooper-streft , Mant-hotcr . Piosciit ,- Hr < s . Geo . F . Smith AV . M ., A . Marshall I . P . M ., S . Statham P . M . P . P . G . Treas . aa S . W ., It . Hartley P . M ., as J . W ., S . Redferu Sec , C . Austin P . M . Tie s ., J . XV . Jones S . D ., G . AV . AVilson 3 D ., V . Kill . onrno P . M . D . C , G .

Carter I . G ., H . Eobbards P . M . Org ., H . Heap Tyler . Bros G . Capriel , J . T . Ellis , J . M . Mangacbie , _ o . Visitor—S . M . Davies FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , & C . The Lodge waa opened after the brethren had partaken of a well supplied tea , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and ratified . Matters of importance occupied tho attention of the brethren . The W . M . declared

tbe business of the evening ended , and the Lodge was closed m harmony at about eight p . m . By the request of tho W . M ., the Brethren adjourned to assemble at the festive board . In response to the command of the chair the Brethren filled their glasses and drunk most loyally to the first toast of tho evening , the Queen and the Craft . Bro . Smith , with equal pleasure , proposed the hleath of the G . M .

H . E . H . tho Prince of Wales , followed by that of tbe Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge past and present , which was heartily received , with due honours . The next toast brought tho AV . M . to their own province , and he had great pleasure in proposing it , because he knew with what cordiality each Brother would respond it—the health of Lieut .-Col . Le Gendre N ,

Starkie Prov . G . M . E . Lancashire . Tho Brethren honoured the toast very warmly . At this stage Brother Eobbards favoured the brethren with a song . The W . M . rose with great pleasure to propose a toast whioh was heartily received in every Lodge , but particularly so in the Shakspere Lodge . Tbe brethren aways felt happy to see Visitors round their festive board , and to-night they had a visitor in Bro .

S . M . Davies , who had seen as much Masonry at homo and abroad as any one . He had great pleasure therefore in coupling the name of Bro . Davis , with the toasts ; drunk with Masonic honours , and in a manner which showed how truly hospitable are tho worthy brethren of this Lodge . Bro . G . W . AVilson favoured with a recitation , well delivered . Bro . Davies in reply to the hononr done tho Visitors ,

expressed tho gratification ho felt m visiting tho bhakspere Lodge . No name in tho annals of iSnglisli history could do _ Lodge more honour than that of tho immortal bard whoso name it bore . The bard of Avon , preeminently tho bard of the enlightened Anglo-Saxon raco ; the star of poets , whose mighty genius tho whole civilized world gave homage to , and whose name waa blended with everything poetical and philosophical iu the universe ; was also the

poet of the human family , and has taught the grand principles of piety , virtue , honour , brotherly love , relief , truth and justice . Bro . Davies traced in the writings of Shakspearc abundant proof that he saw " that light " which true Craftsmen hold so clear , and held there was an identity of mission between tbe marvellous teachings of the greatest of constructive geniuses , aud Freemasonry , which was destined to pervade all lands and construct for itself an ever-living and perfect Brotherhood , Bro . Heap obliged with a song , accompanied

by Bro . Eobbards on tho piano . " Bro . S . Statham proposed tho health of the Worshipful Master , and in doing so referred to the kindness and affability with which Bro . Smith always conducted the affairs of tho Lodgo . He was sure no AVorshipful Master could havo tho interest of hia Lodgo more at heart than he ; he felt equally snro no Lodge held their W . M . in higher esteem than No . 1009 . To tho

ibilityof tho worthy Brother every member would bear teatimony , and ho waa confident tho high distinction tho Shakspere Lodge had attained would be handed down to posterity . He had much pleasnro iu inviting the brethren to drink to the toast ; this was done with musical honours . Bro . Ellis favoured tho company with tho next aoiig , followed by Bro . Enbbards , who gave a very amusing selection . Tho AV . M . in reply to the toast so kindly proposed and received by the

brethren , said it had been his pleasure as well as his duty to promote the happiness and prosperity of tho Lodgo . He had worked hard iu that direction , and waa glad to know he had tho sympathy and beat feeling of tho Lodge . Iu the future , as in the past , his aim would tend to tho samo purpose , and he should discharge the high functions committed to his care with the utmost zeal . Another song or two , and a pleasant chat , brought a verv pleasant evening to a close .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —Ou Wednesday tho 12 th iusr ., " at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth ; there wero present : — Bros . A . A . Denham AV . M ., P . V . Denham S . AV ., AV . A . Blackmorc J . W ., J . Frost S . D ., aud AV . A . Morgan ( AV . M . of 10-1 ) , J . G . Carter , H . E . Jones , and C . M . Monk . Prior to tho Lodgo being opened , Bro . Past Master Carter kindly presented

several workiug tools . The Lodge having been opened , the ceremony of tho first degree was worked , Bro . Monk being the candidate . The question was raised of altering tho eveniug of meetiug , and Bro . Carter gave notice of motion— " That the meetings be held on Tuesday evenings . " This will be discussed at tho next meeting , the Secretary being requested to write to tho members , so as to ensure a full attendance .

Stamford Lodge No . 1045 . —A meeting was held on Mon . day , 3 rd Februaiy 1879 , at the Town Hall , Altrincham , Cheshire , Present—Bros . W . Agar Eenshaw AV . M ., A . H . Gilbody S . AV ., A . C , Cooke J . W ., Jno . Siddoley P . M . Treas ., E . Newhouse P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Sec , Jas . Hamilton S . D .. S . Thompson J . D ., J . H . Kirk P . M . P . P . G . O . 0 ., Byrom an Gibson Stewards , AV . Ambler I . G-., Jno . Worthington

Tyler . Past Masters Bros . J . A . Birch P . P . J . G . W ., 0 . H . Hinde P . G . E ., R . Baker P . P . G . D . C , AV . Alcock , Hy . Kenyou , and 34 members . Visitors—Bros . AV . Mavitta W . M . 887 , J . Gilbert S . W . 1760 . Tho Lodgo waa opened at 6 . 30 . After the minutes had been read and approved , the ballot was taken for Mr . John Greeuhalgh , surgeon , and for Bro . Charles Bosustow from Lodgo 163 ; result favourable . Mr . Greenhalgh was admitted , and initiated by the AV . M . Bro .

LindsfiU was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by Bro . P . M . J . A . Kirch , in a manner that gave great pleasure to every one in tlie . Fjodge . Bro . Birch , though comparatively a young Mason , ia ono of the best delineators of the Masonic ritual in tho North of England . Tho bvtsttiven then proceeded with the election , of W . M , for the ensuing year , when Bro . Gilbody S . W . was unanimously elected" Bro . P . M . S . ddeley was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro , Worthington Tyler .

Perfect Ashlar Lodgo , No . 1178 . —This Lodge held its mooting on Thursdi y , tho 7 th February , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Present—Bros . Joseph Stock W . M ., Simp-on S . W ., Bell J . AV ., Cballoner Sec , Ebsworth Treas ., Quincey S . D ., Forder J . D ., Smith P . M . D . C , Gibbs A . D . C , Lover P . M . Steward , Bridges I . G ., Laing Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Garbett , Ebsworth , Smith , Lover ,

Harmsworth ; and a pond muster of brethren . Lodgo opened , ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Abrahams for initiation , and Bro . Henry Smith as a joining member , and the result waa nnanimoua . The W . M . cave the explanation of the tracing board in tho first degree . After some complimentary remarks from tho brethren aud visitors , the Lodge was opened to the third , and tho W . M . gavo the

explanaof tho tracing board of that degree . The name of a gentleman as a candidate for next meeting was handed in . A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Garbett I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Simpson S . W ., to the AV . M . for the treat tho brethren had received . This was carried unanimouslv , and ordered to bo recorded . The AV . M . announced

that an application was to be made for n new Chapter in connection with the Lodge . Tho brethren theu adjourned to banquet-room , whero after a substantial repast , tho AV . M . proceeded with the toasts . Tho proceeding were interspersed with some capital songs from Bros . Royal , Challoner ; Recitations from Bros . Cooper , Zinging and P . M . Smith .

Gilbert Greeiall Lodge , 1250 . —The regular monthly meeting waa held at tho Masonic Chambers , Warrington , on Tuesday , the 11 th inst . Pres . : it—Bros . D . AV . Finnoy AV . M ., T . Auckland S . W ., T . Sutton J . AV ., S oncer , AVnllhend Sec , J . H . Galloway Treas . J . Knight S . D ., T . Iutchinson I . G ., T . Domvillo Tyler , and Bros , Massey , Speakman , Eddlcston , Reid , Hannah , Watson , Mackay , AVall ,

Joucs , Fair-hurst , Tr-ylor , etc Visitors—M . Statnard D 92 , S . W . Pftlin 131 California , S . J . ' . Davies Fiu : E * r-SON ' S CHRONICLE , & C . Lodgo waa opened -with so imii prayer abour , seven p . m ., and the minutes nf last meeting read and ratified . In consequence of tho absence of tho intended car lidate we regret wo were debarred from seeing

the Officers of this ! ., edge work . However , the timo was put to a good account , as th .- ' former custom of subscribing 5 s per annum to the AVest Lancash . ' * o Educational Institution was revived , ou the motion of Bro . Wa son , and sixteen brethren became subscribers , including tho AV . M . W . Bro . Finney received the hearty good wishes of the Visiting Breturen , after whioh Lodgo was closed in harmony .