Notices Of Meetings.

struction from the various articles therein , and he finished his remarks by proposing that both Bro . Morgan and his son be elected honorary members of the Lodge of Instruction . This was seconded by Bro . P . M . Crawley , and carried unanimously . Bro . Morgan replied : He was proud of the hearty reception given him by the brethren . He was exceedingly gratified at the kind remarks

of Bro . Wallington , and though he did not anticipate being able to attend their meetings frequently , he felt that when his duties would permit his being present he should always meet with a cordial reception . Bro . Morgan jun . also acknowledged the honour conferred , and thanked Bro . Wallington for the eulogistic way in which he had spoken . Bro . Perrin was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and

appointed his officers in rotation . The Preceptor stated that the 15 sections would be worked in this Lodge of Instruction on the fourth Tuesday in October . P . M . Crawley kindly consented to preeide on that occasion . All Masonio business being ended , the Lodge closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned till Tuesday next , the 19 th

inst . After the Lodge was closed , Bro . Weige S . D . of 860 , sat down to the piano , and delighted those of the brethren who stayed with some capital music and songs , he also accompanied Bros . Wallington , W . J . Smith , Herbert and others , who ' were induced to favour the company . The meeting broke np before eleven , all being pleased with the impromptu entertainment .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of September , at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present —Bros . Weige W . M ., Brown S . W ., H . Meyer J . W ., Robinson S . D . Dignam J . D ., Spencer I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor ; Hill , Bailey , Cull , Brasted , E . Deitrich , Gilchrist , Hewlett , Young , Brand , B . Meyer , T . Dand , Lee , Chapman , Pool , Philp , J . B . Shackleton , and others .

The Lodge was opened in due form . Minntes were then read and confirmed . Bro . Hewlett was interrogated and entrusted . Lodge opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Hewlett was passed . The five sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Gilchrist , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was resumed , and the first section of the first lectnre was worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Gilchrist be

elected a life member of this Lodge . Bro . Hewlett was elected a joining member . Bro . Chapman proposed that the annual banquet in connection with this Lodge of Instruction be held on the first Wednesday in October ; this was seconded by Bro . Lee , and carried unanimously . Bro . Brown was chosen W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing else offering , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Wednesday , 20 th inst ., at 8 p . m .

Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . —The installation meeting of the above was held on ; Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the Greyhound , Croydon . The W . M ., Bro . Turquand , took the chair abont 3 p . m ., and duly opened the Lodge . There were present Bros . Mnllett S . W ., W . M . elect , Parsons Smith , M . D ., J . W ., J . W . Gray S . D ., Pitt J . D ., L . Turquand I . G ., Masterman P . M . P . P . G . D .

Treasurer , Frances P . M . P . P . G . D . Secretary , T . W . Lambert , A . Lambert , Chumley , Foss , Wheeler , Davis , Firminger , Abbott , Lourie , Godwin , Cooper , & c . Visitors—B . Kempster , M . D ., P . M . 890 , Myers P . M . Lily Lodge , Dickin P . G . D . C . W . M . East Surrey Lodge of Concord , Podmore P . M . P . G . S . W . of the same Lodge , Pitt , Sugg P . M . 463 , Dickson , M . D ., P . M . Mount Lebanon . The minntes having been

confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Mr . Jesse , to raise Bros . Firminger and Abbott , Bro . Frances then presented Bro . Mullett for installation , and the W . M ., in a most impressive manner , installed him into the chair of K . S ., Bro . Turquand thus completing the work of his year of office , and setting an excellent example to his successors . He has , during his year , initiated , passed and raised

18 candidates . It will be kng before the Lodge can find one of its members to excel him as a zealous and painstaking brother . He has most conscientiously performed the arduous duties devolving upon him as the first W . M . of the Lodge , and has ably earned the jewel that was presented to him at a later period of the evening . Bro . Mullett being duly installed , proceeded to appoint and invest

his officers . Bros . Parsons Smith S . W ., J . W . Gray J . W ., Pitt S . D ., L . Turquand J . D ., Carpenter ( by proxy ) I . G ., A . Lambert D . C ., S . W . Lambert W . S ., Masterman P . M . Treasurer , Frances P . M . Secretary . A portrait of the I . P . M ., Bro . Turquand , painted in oil by Bro . Frances , was presented to the Lodge by Bro . Wheeler . A vote of

thanks was given for the valuable present . This is a very good feature , as it must bo most interesting to have upon the walls of a Lodge room the resemblance of those who have done good suit and service to the brethren , and who have been honoured by their esteem . After the installation ceremony the Lodge was olosed , and the brothren adjourned to banquet , when a most agreeable evening was spent .

Masonic body in France . There -were assembled close on two thousand persons , Bro . President de Saint-Jean occupying the chair , supported by Bros . Armand , Caubet , Moreaux , Adre Bousselle , Members of Council ; Bros . Gamier ,

We gather from Le Monde Maconnique that at 8 p . m . on the 28 th July was held , at the hotel of the Grand Orient of Fiance , a distribution of prizes to the successful students in the several departments of German , English , and Geographical study , founded , since the close of the war , by the

Venerable of the Lodge Travail et Perseverante Amitie , and Koch , director , and MM . Mac Enery aud Scost , professors . Bro . de Saint Jean delivered a most eloquent address on the occasion . Then followed recitations in English and German , and then the distribution of prizes to the successful students .

Railway Traffic Returns.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS .

The following statement shows the receipts for traffic on the undermentioned railways for the past week , as compared with the corresponding week in 1875 : — Miles open . Receipts . Railway . 1876 . 1876 1875

£ £ Caledonian 742 * 57 , 878 57 , 456 Glasgow and South Western - . 815 i 20 , 173 18 , 610 Great Eastern ... . 764 J 53 , 479 53 , 444 Great Northern .... 555 62 , 165 58 , 981 Great Western .... 2 , 045 141 , 814 144 , 508 Lancashire and Yorkshire - . - 437 A 70 , 743 70 , 511

London and Brighton .... 378 £ 38 , 141 41 , 137 London , Chatham and Dover . - 153 J 25 , 158 25 , 164 London and North Western - - . 1 , 613 * 189 , 078 188 , 704 London and South Western . . — 43 , 378 43 , 086 London , Tilbury and Southend - 45 2 , 359 2 , 632 Manchester and Sheffield . . 259 A 32 , 899 34 , 305

Midland 1 , 062 123 , 305 120 , 302 Metropolitan 8 — — „ „ District .... Si- 4 , 494 4 , 274 „ „ St . John ' s Wood ' - 13 — — North British 870 46 , 019 47 , 098

North Eastern 1 , 411 128 , 579 129 , 135 North London 12 7 , 206 7 , 175 North Staffordshire Railway . . . 191 10 , 856 10 , 559 „ „ Canal . - - i . 118 1 , 503 1 , 587 South Eastern 350 43 . 373 45 , 731

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

COVENT GABDEN .-PROMENADE CONCERTS , at 8 . 0 . ADELPHI . —At 7 , ORSON . At 7 . 45 , ARRAH-NA-POGUE . At 10 . 30 , A RACE FOR A WIFE . LYCETJM .-CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY . HAYM ABKET .-At 7 . 30 , LOVE IN HUMBLE LIFE , and DAN'L DRTJCE .

STRAND . —At 7 . 30 , THE HEIR AT LAW , nnd THE WIDOW HUNT . GAIETY .-At 7 . 15 , SOLD AGAIN . At 8 . 0 , THE BULL BY THE HORNS . At 0 . 30 , LITTLE DON CAESAR DE BAZAN .

GLOBE . —At 7 . 30 , THE WAY OF THE WIND , ana JO . VAUDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , A WHIRLIGIG . At 8 . 0 , OUR BOYS , and a FEARFUL FOG . QUEEN * S .-At 7 . 0 , HENRY V . , CBITEEION .-At 7 . 30 , MARY'S SECRET . At 8 . 15 , A TALE OF A TUB .

ALHAMBBA . —LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE , & c . ALEXANDRA PALACE . —This dav . BEE EXHIBITION , CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY , WATER FIREWORKS , FRENCH WRESTLERS . On Tuesday , CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY . On Thursdav and Friday , AUTUMN RACE MEETING , Sec . Open daily , PROMENADE CONCERTS , BROEKMANN'S CIRCUS , & c .

CBYSTAL PALACE .-On Tuesday , FORESTERS' FETE , & e . Open daily , AQUARIUM , SKATING RINK , CIRCUS , & c . EOYAL AQUABIDM SUMMER AND WINTEB GABDEN , Open daily . CONCERT , SKATING RINK , & c . EGYPTIAN ( LARGE ) HALL—MASKELYNE AND COOKE , daily at 3 . 0 and 8 . 0 .

EOYAL POLYTECHNIC—ROBIN HOOD , THE ARCHER THAT MADE A HIT , WHAT I SAW AT THE PHILADELPHIA . EXHIBITION , A WALK THROUGH THE TOWER . THE NEW FOREST , BURNING AND COMBUSTION , TYPEWRITER , PIANO MECANIQUE , DIVING BELL , & o . Open from 12 till 5 and 7 till 10 . Admission to the wholo , Is ; Schools , and Children under 10 years , 6 d ; Workmen ' s ) Tickets on Saturday and Monday Evenings , Cd each .

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