Notices Of Meetings.

is noted for its hospitality , nnd the Visitors expressed their admiration of tho care that had been bestowed in order to mako tho evening's proceedings agreeable to all .

Phoenix Lodge , No . 173 . —A meeting was hold on Saturday , tho 8 th May , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Present : — Bros . E . YV . Allen YV . M ., James Blyth S . YV ., J . Andrews J . YV ., C . S . Jekyll Organist , J . Burford Treasurer , E . YV . Mathews Secretary , F . Foxier S . D ., F . D . Vino J . D ., G . Giiterbock I . G ., H . W . Davie Steward , C . T . Speight Tylor . Past Masters Bros . YVilson , Green ,

Witt , Salmon , Vine , Phillips , and Finch . Members -. —Bros . Miller , Pearce , Mabey , Russell , Humphreys , Tatham , Simpson , Gilbert , Stanhnm , Viney , YVood , Filmer , Mott , Kearley , Holcombe , New , Kinninmont , YVilliams , Ferguson , Gairdner , Boalling , & o . Visitors : — Bros . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., YV . Ou

J . Nicholson P . M . 59 , YV . Shepherd YV . M . 69 , J . I . Cantle P . M . 1257 , H . J . Johnson W . M . 1791 , J . Scholfield 172 , A . Thomas P . M . 1446 , W . R . Lister YV . M . 145 , J . Pearson YV . M . 1196 , and others , numbering 36 . Tho formal business of tho Lodgo having been performed tho W . M . Bro . Allen installed Bro . James Blyth as his successor . Tho ceremony was performed in a very ablo and impressive manner , to

the evident satisfaction of tho numerous brethren present . Bro . Blyth as YV . M . invested tho Officers ; tho present Officers down to tho I . G . being advanced in rotation . Bro . Davie was appointed Secretary of the Lodge in the place of Bro . Mathews who did not desire to ho reappointed , nnd Bro . Holcombo was appointed W . S . Tho Lodge having closed , the brethen adjourned to a superb banquet ,

The usnal Loyal and Masonio toasts wero given by tho W . M . in pleasing and felicitous terms , and Bro . Hyde Pullen , in returning thanks , in eloquent terms , for tho Grand Officers , paid a warm tribute of praise to the W . M ., whom ho esteemed as a friend , for his efficiency as a Mason , and ho alluded to the fact that he had on the last installation meeting of tho Lodgo , recommended tho then YV . M ., Bro . Allen , to

instal his successor . He was gratified to observe that ho had taken his advice , and tho result was tho Installing Master had gained great credit to himself , nnd had dono honour to tho Lodge , by tho very efficient manncriu which he had performed tho duty . Tho W . M . then presented tho jewel of tho Lodgo to tho I . P . M ., and ia doing so acknowledged on behalf of tho members tho uniform kindness and

urbanity with which the duties of tho YV . M . had been performed during his year of office . The toast of tho Visitors was responded to by Bro . F . G . Baker P . M ., who stated that it had given him great satisfaction to witness tho ablo manner in whieh tho ceremony of installation had been performed by his pupil . Tho mnsical

arrangements wero of a very efficient character , and gave great plcasnro to the brethren assembled . Tho W . M . was warmly congratulated upon tho success which had attended his installation , and received many expressions of goodwill for continued success during his year of office . The Lodgo will not meet again until tho second Saturday in November .

Leigh Lodge , No . 957 . —A meeting wns held nt Freemasons ' Hall , on Monday , 10 th May . Present : —Bros . A . Middlemnss YV . M ., T . C . Prntc S . YV ., F . Marx J . YY ., J . Diproso P . M . Treasnrer , C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . Secretary , YV . James S . D ., J . Lewin J . D ., E . H . Bramley I . G . ; Past Masters Bros . Creswick , Abel , Meredith , and Kelso , and several members . Visitors—Bros . II . Dubois P . G . J . YV .

Middlesex , YV . Stephens P . G . D . C . Middlesex , Gardner YV . M . 1641 , J . Pattison YV . M . 1578 , Carter P . M . 141 , L . Leins P . M . 65 , J . Blnndell J . YV . 742 , E . Cole Treasurer 1853 , J . Hurdell J . D . 1348 , Taylor I . G . 1639 , YVhiddingtcn 1867 , Diproso 1853 , Goodchild 1743 , J . Panl 1287 , Goodfellow 437 , H . E . Ffennell 60 , G . YVood 1861 , YV . Nash 79 , Maxsted ISO , Smith 1744 . Lodge was opened in duo form . Bro .

W . T . YVoodrnff was raised , and Bro . Frank W . Smeed passed . Bro . T . C . Pratt YV . M . elect was then presented to receive the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . Middlemass , the retiring W . M . The Officers were invested as follows : —Bros . F . Marx S . YV ., W . James J . W ., J . Diproso Treasnrer , C . A .

Cottebrune Secretary , D . Abbott S . D ., E . Bramley J . D ., Von Joel I . G ., Kelso P . M . D . C , and Woodstock Tyler . Tho Lodgo having been closed , tho brethren adjonrned to refreshment . The usual toasts wore proposed , and responded to . Bros . Carter , Gardner , Stephens and Dubois returned thanks for the Visitors .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —The members met on Tuesday evening , at Bro . J . H . Pavitt ' s , tho Liverpool Arms , Canning Town . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . Macdonald , who had been elected to preside , the chair was taken by Bro . E . T . YVorslcy , the energetic Secretary of this Lodge of

Instruction . Amongst the brethren who were present to support him we may mention Bros . William Mnsto P . M . Preceptor , W . II . Myers P . M . S . W ., Smith J . YV ., Roberts Acting Secretary , Watkins S . D ., Watson J . D ., Day I . G ., Keablo , Morgan , Davis , Leach , & c . After due observance of preliminaries , tho ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed . The YV . M . then worked the first four sections of tho

second lecture , assisted by the brethren , Bros . Myers , Smith and Musto especially exhibiting their Masonic knowledge , much to the gratification of those assembled . One noticeable feature in this Ledge of Instruction , —the brethren do not " rush " throngh their work ; every opportunity is taken to make the novice understand

that the members aro assembled the ono to make the other better acquainted with the ceremonial portion of our Ritual , and with the many symbolical features embodied in the lectures . Bro . Myers will preside on Tuesday next , when , notwithstanding the holidays , a good attendance may be anticipated ,

Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction . —At the Pembnry Tavern , Amhurst . road , JEIackncy , on Monday , 10 th May ,

Notices Of Meetings.

Bros . Finch W . M ., McMillan S . YV ., McDowall J . YV ., Olley S . D ., Blackburn J . D ., Martin I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , C . Lorkin Preceptor . Lodsje opened in due form and tho minntes of last meeting wero confirmed . Bro . Blackburn answered tho questions loading to tho second degree ; tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree and tho ceremony waa rehearsed . Bro . McMillan save tho lecture on the second tracing

board . Bro . Lorkin ' worked tho first section of tho lecture , assisted b y the brethren . Bro . Blackburn answered tho questions leading to tho third degree . Tho Lodge was closed in tho second degree , Bro . J . Lorkin worked tho third section of tho lecture . Bro . McMillan waa appointed YV . M . for next assembly . This Lodgo will not meet till Monday , the 24 th , when tho ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . McMillan .

Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Stevenson's , Mitford Tavern , Sandringham-row , Dalston , Monday , 10 th May , under tho Precentorship of Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . Bros . T . E . Goddard YV . M ., Partridge S . YV ., Kimbell J . YV ., Robson S . D ., YVinkley I . G . ; also Bros . McDonald , Lewis and Soymour-Clarke Sec . Lodgo was opened in duo form , and Bro . Seymour-Clarko having offered as a candidate , ho was asked the usual questions and

entrusted . Lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when tho ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by Bro . Goddard . Tho first and second sections of tho lecture wero worked by Bro . McDonald , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was then closed in tho second degree , and Bro . McDonald was elected W . M . for Monday , 24 th May , at 7 . 30 , when sections will be worked by the W . M . as far as timo will permit .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this flourishing Lodgo waa held on Monday , afc York . Bro . C . E . Padel W . M . was in tho chair , and was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Lecture Master , Rev . J . Blake Chaplain , J . T . Seller S . W ., G . Simpson J . W ., J . Kay Sec , J . York as S . D ., YV . P . Husband as J . D ., A . T . B . Turner M . C ., and

many other visitors and members . After a successful ballot for a candidato , Mr . Peston was introduced and was initiated into tho mysteries of tho Craft , and Bro . Stnbbs was passed to tho second degree . Ballots woro then taken for two lifo memberships in tho Girls' School , which woro won by Bros . Kay and Brown . Tho name of a candidate for election was proposed , and the Lodgo wag closed .

Sackville Lodge , No . 1619 . —A regular meeting of this Lodgo was hold at tho Crown Hotel , East Grinstend , on Tuesday , 4 th inst . Tho brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , as a mark of respect to the memory of tho late Bro . John Noke , who was somo timo ago appointed an honorary member of this Lodgo , in recognition of his valuable services rendered to it , and whoso death wo

referred to a short timo since . Owing to serious illness the W . M ., Bro . John G . Horsey , was absent . There wero present—Brcs . Chas . Sawyer I . P . M . and Sec , S . Davies S . YV ., E . A . Head J . YV ., YV . Rndge S . D ., J . G . Calway J . D ., E . Dickman I . G .. C . W . Noehmer P . M . D . C . . . II . Horsey , AV . H . Brown , G . Mitchell , J . Cooper , M . Ovenden , Thos . Carder , YV . Pile , A . M . Betchlev , C . Firbank and

G . YV . Holmes . Visitors—Bros . A . W . Thorpe S . YV . Caveao 176 , YV . 0 . Banks I . P . M . Amherst 1223 , R . Allison YV . M . Industry 186 , and A . Hopkinson P . M . St . John ' s 191 . The acting Worshipful Master Bro . C . Sawyer I . P . M . opened tho Lodge at 3 p . m ., when , by unanimous desire , a telegram was sent to the YVorshipful Master , expressive of the sympathy of tho brethren with the illness

which prevented his attendance . The minntes of three preceding meetings were then read and confirmed . In accordance with Bro . Sawyer's notice of motion , it was unanimously resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . John G . Horsey , on the expiration of his year of office . Bros . W . H . Brown and George Mitchell , candidates for passing , wero then entrusted nnd retired . The Lodgo

was opened in the second degree . Bros . Thomas Carder and Henry Horsey , candidates for raising , duly entrusted , the Lodgo opened in tho third degree , and these two brethren wero raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . After tho reading of a telegram in reply from the absent YV . M ., Lodgo was resumed in the second degree , when Bro . Sawyer vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . C . YV . Noehmer

P . M ., who passed Bros . Mitchell and Brown to tho second degree . Lodge was then resumed in tho first degree , and the ballot taken for Mr . George Berry , Superintendent of Police , East Grinstead , a candidato for initiation , who was ( the ballot being unanimous ) duly admitted into tho secrets of Freemasonry . Bro . S . Davison S . YV . was then unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . W .

Hale P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . F . Sargeanb Tyler . Bros . Brown , Mitchell ancl Cooper were appointed members of the Audit Committeo . After referring in feeling terms to our departed brother John Noke , and tho transaction of further business , the acting YV . M . closed tho Lodge , and tho brethren assembled nt table , whero a very

pleasant evening was brought to a close with tho Tyler ' s toast . Tho London brethren wero again indebted to Bro . Pierpoint ( Superintendent of London Bridge Station , L . B . aud S . C . Railway ) , for the uso of a throngh saloon carriage from London , which much added to their comfort and convenience .

Eoyal Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . —A meeting was hold ab tho Masonic Hall , 38 St . Peter ' s-street , Canterbury , on Monday , 3 rd May . Bros . Howarth W . M ., Blamiers S . YV ., Addison J . W ., Hathersolo S . D ., Ewell J . D ., Carter I . G . and Hon . Sec , Naylor P . M . Free , Miskin Treas . Lodgo opened and minutes were confirmed . The working tools of tho 1 st degree wero explained , and

the questions leading from 1 st to 2 nd given by the W . M . The Lodgo was then advanced , and the questions leading from the 2 nd to 3 rd degree wero put by the W . M ., who also explained the working tools . Tho charge and lecture on tho tracing board wore given by Bro , Elamiers , The Lodge was clpscd at 9 . 30 p . m .