Notices Of Meetings.

Princes at East Devonport on the 29 th ult . The business was to elect and enthrone the M . W . S . for the year ensuing . The Chapter having been opened in form , minutes read and confirmed , Ex . P . P . J . Baxter , Recorder , proposed Ex . P . P . C . Godtschalk , then 2 nd General , as fitting in every way for the honour of filling the chair , to be their M . W . S . for the ensuing year . This being seconded by Major Shanks ,

the M . W . S . of tho Chapter , was put to the ballot , and unanimously carried . The Treasurer , S . Chappie , Past M . W . S . being re-elected , the thanks of the Chapter wero expressed to him for previous services . The members then proceeded to the enthronement of Bro . C . Godtschalk , the hrantifnl ceremony being wholly and very ably rendered by Major J . G . Shanks . After a few words of thanks for the

honour conferred , Bro . C . Godtschalk M . W . S . appointed his officers for the year . General Doherty C . B . 33 ° , Inspector-General of tho Western Provinces from the Supremo Grand Council of the 33 ° , being present , offered a fow remarks , and suggested the advisability of the Chapters in the western districts holding their regular meetings as near the same

date as possible ; by so doing they wonld enable members of the Supreme Grand Council of the 33 ° to be present , which would at all times afford them pleasure . Amongst those present , in addition to those already turned , wore Vincent Bird Past M . W . S ., Ex . P . P . Norman , W . II . Honey , Spry , & c .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Held at Masons' Hall , Masons' -avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C . Now that the Masonio season is approaching , and brethren who were scattered in all directions are returning from their holiday trips , there was a considerable increase iu the number of members who attended on

Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Bro . M . D . Loewenstark occupied the chair , having the able assistance of Bros . Rudderforth as S . W ., Sayer J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , Pelton acting Secretary , Groener S . D ., Fenner J . D ., Geo . Corner I . G ., Staley Steward , Christopher Tyler . Among those present were also Past Masters Bros . F . Binckes , John Constable , Loewenstark sen ., Birch , Dwarber , and James

Stevens . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Croaker acting as candidate . Three of tho sections were then worked by Bro . Rudderforth , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Binckes and Birch were elected joining members . Bro . Binckes thanked the brethren heartily for the honour . He had intended to make his appearance in the Lodge at a much earlier period of the evening , but circumstances had

prevented , and fifty . two years' experience had taught him that but too frequently circumstances cannot be controlled . He was , however , pleased with the cordial reception vouchsafed him , and was surprised and highly gratified to find himself amongst so many who , to judge by their hearty greetings , seem'to know all about him . Some of those present , such as Bros . Stevens , Gottheil and two or three others ,

were perfectly well known to him , but of the rest , the faces were familiar , though the names he could not for the moment recollect . He was a reader of Masonic periodicals , and somewhat of an observer , and was pleased to note the good work this Lodge has been and is doing , not only in the matter of imparting instruction in the various rituals and lectures , bnt in actively promoting the interest of our great Insti . tutions . It is invidious to single oat any particular individual where all

are doing their best , but he was sure it would create neither envy nor jealousy when the name of Bro . John Constable was especially men . tioned ; he , by his exertions and energy , has done much in support of the charities . His first endeavours were directed in favour of the aged , next he worked for tho girls , for one year he has lain fallow , and now , for the Festival of 1877 , he proposes to work side by side with me , to do what he can for the most important of all the Institutions . If there were a few more workers like him then onr

institutions would speedily become what they should be , what in time to come he trusted they would be , in fact , what they ought to be . For it must be borne in mind that tho continual influx of great numbers of members must naturally result in increased demands upon the Charities . Many a one upon entering the Order , is in the enjoyment of fortune and affluence , but through no fault that could

be avoided , is suddenly thrown into difficulties , and who among you would not willingly stretch forth a helping hand ? He had always held that the institutions shonld be supported by the great mass of the brethren , by small contributions , rather than by the few who have hitherto given large donations ; and nothing is better calculated to carry ont the idea than the system of drawing life

governorships , derived by sums collected by means of shilling tickets . Bro . Constable proposes to sell 20 , 000 tickets , but he ( Bro . Binckes ) thought five times that number might be sold if every brother were to purchase but one , and this might be done without any considerable amount of self-sacrifice . With concerted action he thought success must bo ensured . Like many others , you will

say here is the man again , always harping upon the same theme j but he considered it a holy duty , and to shrink from its performance wonld render him unfit for the position he has the honour to hold . He would point with pride to the results of the Examinations at Cambridge and South Kensington , where , amongst numerous com . petitors , three of our boys obtained the distinction of Associates of

Arts . While health and strength was granted him , his best energies would be directed to promote the welfare of tho Boys' Institution . ( Bro . Binckes resumed his seat amidst loud and prolonged cheering . ) Bro . Birch expressed his thanks to the brethren for his election , and remarked that he had had great difficulty in finding the place of meeting . He had that day arrived from Swindon . He however

managed to find his way , and was pleased with what he had witnessed . The brethren might depend upon it that whenever he came to London , which was four or five times in the year , he shonld make it his business and pleasure to visit them . Bro . Gottheil , adverting to the great services Bro . Binckes had for so many years rendered

to the Craft , proposed that he should be enrolled honorary member of the Lodge . This being carried with acclamation , Bro . Binckes again briefly addressed the brethren . It was announced that on next Wednesday , after rehearsal of the third ceremony , Bro . Abbott Would give a translation of the ceremonies as they are practised iu

Notices Of Meetings.

France . It was announced that tho fifteen sections would be worked by Bro . Webb on Sunday evening , the 24 th inst ., at Bro . Yetton's , the Rising Sun , Green-street , Bethnal-green . A vote of thanks to the W . M . for his efficiency in condncting the work for the first time in this Lodge , was unanimously carried . Bro . D . Poseuer , W . M . of tho Upton Lodge , will preside next Wednesday .

Peroy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Saturday last , at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , Islington , Bros . Pearoy W . M ., Macarthy S . W ., Ross I . G ., Killiok Secretary , Halford Treasurer . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of

passing wa 3 rehearsed , and several sections of the second degree worked . Bros . Ross , Braisted and Baxter were eleoted members . Bro . Macarthy was appointed W . M . for the next meeting . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Saturday evening , at 8 p . m ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . Pearcy .

Star Lodge , No . 219 . —Held a very successful meeting on Monday , 11 th inst ., at 12 Trongate , Glasgow . All three degrees were ably wrought by Bro . J . Morgan R . W . M ,, who was well sup . ported by his office bearers .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , 14 th instant , when there were present Bros . T . Cull W . M ., A . Swallow S . W ., G . Davis J . D ., S . Lloyd S . D ., Docker J . D ., Hancock I . G ., Mander Preceptor , and Bros . Burrell , Wright , Watts , Shand , Gillard , Blundell , & o . The Lodge having been opened , and tho minutes of last meeting read

and confirmed , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Gillard being tho candidate . The W . M . then worked the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th sections , after which , Lodge having been closed to the first degree , he worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections , assisted by Bro . G . Davis . Bro . Swallow having been unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , the Lodge was closed .

East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 . —Thia Lodge , which went into recess in April last , held its re-union at the Gray , hound , Croydon , on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst . There was a goodly muster , considering that the attractions of a regular banquet were wanting . There were present—Bros . T . P . Dickin W . M ., W . Sharp S . W ., John Close J . W ., George Yaxley S . D ., Charles Legg J . D .

( acting for Bro . H . A . Pocock ) , Streeter I . G ., Price P . M . Treasurer , Woodward P . M . Secretary , and P . M . 's Bros . Docell and Podmore . After the Lodge had been opened , tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Dr . James Russell was unanimously elected a joining member . Mr . Alfred Long was initiated . The W . M . then raised Bro . Skerman . On the motion of Bro . J . K . Pitt , it was

carried that a jewel be presented to Bro . P . M . Ebbutt . Bro . Price's motion that a sum of money from the Lodge funds be voted for the Provincial Grand Secretary ' s testimonial was also carried . Several propositions wero handed in , and the Lodge was closed . A choice little dinner was served by Bro . Budden , which was " considered " with good effect .

The East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —This Lodge was re-opened for the season on Tnesday evening last . The officers , a 3 in the Mother Lodge , took their position at this meeting , to work up for Mother Lodge meeting . The W . M . worked the 1 st degree , Bro . Gardner acting as candidate ; for the 2 nd degree Bro . Ridge acted [ as candidate . Sixteen brethren were present , amongst whom we may mention Bros . H . Reed , Black , Bignell , Sheard , Wisdom , Pitt , Hook , & c .

Maryhill Lodge , No . 510 . —At this Lodge an emergenoy meeting was held on Monday , 11 th September , at 116 Main-stroet , Maryhill . Bros . John McKay R . W . M ., J . Lockhart P . M ., A . Newey D . M ., D . McLachlan S . W ., J . Kay J . W ., P . F . Cruigie Secretary , and a goodly number of brethren . The work consisted of two passings

and a raising . On Wednesday , the 13 th , the regular meeting was held , when arrangements were made for the New Hall that this young but prosperous Lodge are about to erect for themselves . Arrangements were also made for the visit to Glasgow on the occasion of H . R . H . thePrince of Wales laying the stone for the New Post Office .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The meeting of this Lodge on Tuesday last , at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , was well attended . Bros . Barker W . M ., Perrin S . W ., Weige J . W ., Williams S . D ., W . J . Smith J . D ., Johnson I . G ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Crawley , Ashburner , Brown 1607 , Hogarth , Baxter , Cambridge , & c . The minutes of the last meeting

were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was next rehearsed , Bro . Cambridge acting as candidate . Bro . Wallington worked the 1 st section of the lecture ; Bro . Crawley , assisted by the brethren , the 2 nd . Bro . Hogarth gave the Six Periods of Creation in a caref nl and impressive manner . The Lodge was then opened to the 3 rd , and closed down to the 1 st . Bro . Crawley worked tho 4 th section of the lecture in that degree . Bro . Hewlett , of Faith Lodgo 174 , was

nnanimously elected a joining member . Bro . W . W . Morgan , of the FREEMASON ' CHEONICIE , with his son , attended this Lodge of Instruction for the first time . The Preceptor , Bro . Wallington , spoke in high terms of Bro . Morgan , of his readiness at all times to assist in promoting the welfare of the Craft . By the insertion of the notices of their meetings the CHEONICLE had done good service to the several Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Wallington urged every one present to snpport the paper . They would be able to gain knowledge and in-