Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of December , at Freemasons' Hall , London . Present : Bros . George Phillips W . M ., Ferryman S . W ,, Cadvrell P . M . and J . W ., Squire P . M . Secretary , Dearsley P . M . Treasurer , McDougall S . D ., Cook J . D ., Dr . Clark I . G ., Potts Tyler , Past Masters Bros . Butland and Crage . Visitors—Bros . Ormer 907 , Garrod

511 , aud Allison 90 . The Lodge having been formally opened . Messrs . John Block and Milostono wero initiated , after which Bro . Scott was passed , and Bro . Spooner raised . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Perry man . Tho Treasurer and Tyler were both re-elected . Tho Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to a capital dinner , a very pleasant evening beiug enlivened with some good singing .

Albion Lodge , No . 9 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at Regent Masonio Hall , Air-street , Regent-stroot . Present—Bros . W . R . Marsh W . M ., W . T . Scott S . W ., W . ' R . Lake J . W ., James Abbott Sec , T . Moring Treas ., F . McCarthy S . D ., S . Coste D . C , E . Coste Steward , James Forbes Organist , James Rawles Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . J . Cater , H . S . Friend , S . Vallen . tine , and II . Albert ; Bros . Harvey , Longstaff , E . D . Willey , Thompson ,

Chifferiel , Watson , Saunders , Benkel and Holroyd . Visitors—Bros . George S . Jones , Solomons 46 , New Jersey , U . S . A ., E . B . Bnrr , Southern Star , 1158 . The business consisted of the raising of Bro . J . Longstaff . After which a ballot was taken for W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for ensuing year , which resulted as follows : —VY . T . Scott W . M ., T . Moring P . M . Treas ., James Rawles Tyler . Bro . S . Vallentine was elected Treasurer of Benevolent Fund . After which the brethren appointed the Audit Committee . The Lodge was then closed .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . Hallows , the Checquers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . Hallows W . M ., Badkin S . W ., Franklin J . W ., Saunders Sec , Pinder P . M . Preceptor , Brand S . D ., Sanders J . D ., Oidroyd I . G ., Christian , Groome , Evennett , Upwood , Weston , & e . Business—The Lodge was

opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was admirably rehearsed by the W . M ., whom wo congratulate on the rapid strides he has made in our beautiful ritual . Bro . Evennett acted as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the first section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Christian , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Badkin was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Doyle ' s Lodge , No . 84 . — This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Court-place , Guernsey . Present—Bros . Haighton WilkinsW . M ., Robert H . Payne S . W ., C . W . Inman J . W ., Frederick Clarke Sec , J . H . Guilbert Treas ., Edward K . Corbin S . D ., " Jos . H . Parker J . D ., Aurelius F . Corbin I . G ., Nicholas Manger Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . James Galliene P . D . P . G . M .,

J . La Serre , James B . Gardner . Visitors—Bros . Hewitt 7-19 , W . W . Martin , Norton , 69 . The bye-laws of the Lodge having been read , according to ancient custom , tho election of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year took place , which resulted in the reelection of Bro . H . Wilkius . Bro . Guilbert was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Manger Ty ler . Bro . Charles Poole , of Lodge 21 , was elected a joining member .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 90 . —The regular meeting was hold on Monday , the 11 th inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , and being the election night a largo number of brethren were present . The W . M ., Bro . W . W . Venn , occupied the chair . Present—Bros . Eglese , J . Griffin , Stephens , McDougall , Adam , Alderman and Sheriff Hadley P . G . A . D . C . Past Masters Bros . Brown , Rock , Allison , and

several other brethren . Visitors—Bros . East ( of Israel , 205 , one of the Sheriffs of London ) , Spicer ( of Fitzroy Lodge ) , Bateman , Gadsby , C . Warwick , Jordan , & c . Business—The Lodge was opened , and the minntes read . Bro . Bowden was passed . The election ior W . M . then took place , and was unanimously in favour of Bro . Storiner . Bro . Eglese was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Goddard

P . M . was re-elected Tyler . The Lodgo waa then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to tho banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts , Bro . Sheriff Hadley responding for the Grand Officers . Bro . Hadley proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " aud dwelt on his excellent working , and the admirable manner in which he discharged the duties of his office .

The toast of " The Worshipful Master Elect was proposed by the W . M ., who congratulated tho Lodge upon the selection made . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Sheriff East , who spoke in complimentary terms of the pleasure experienced by him on his visit to the Lodge . The toasts of "The Hon . Secretary , "

" The Treasurer , " aud " Tho Director of Ceremonies ' were responded to by the several officers , and " Tho Officers and Tyler" concluded a most enjoyable evening . Bros . Gadsby , Jordan , aud Adam contributed some excellent harmony , and recitations were given by Bros . Allison and Rock .

Prudent Brethren Chapter , No . 145 . —This Chapter met on Tuesday , the 12 th iust ., at Freemason ' s Hall , Great Queen , street , and was numerously attended , both by members aud visitors Comp . E . A . Long occupied the chair of M . E . Z . Present—T . Bull H ., E . Moody J ., J . Last P . Z . Treasurer , G . States P . Z . S . E ., and

P . Z . ' s John Boyd , H . Dicketts , W . Piatt , Warrington , and E . J . Walford . Tho Chapter haviug boon opened , aud tho minutes con . firmed , ballots were taken for the admission of Bros . John Jermyn Boyd 23 , W . C . Lenty 23 , and L . Bishop 60 , proposed by Comp . J . Boyd P . Z ., aud seconded by Comp . II . Dicketts P . Z . Tho election of Principals aud Officers was then proceeded with , and resulted as follows ;~ Comp , T , Bull M . E . Z ., E , " Moody H ., E , H , Thiellay J „

Notices Of Meetings.

J . Last Treasurer , G . S . States P . Z . S . E ., Mauley Asst . S . E ., Parkins S . N ., Cox P . S ., Venn 1 st Asst ., Haslett 2 nd Asst . The M . E . Z . waa installed by Comp . Long I . P . Z ., and tho H . by Comp . John Boyd P . Z . The J ., Comp . E . H . Thiol lay , was unable to atteud , in consequence of indisposition . By tho courtesy of the M . E . Z ., Comp . John Boyd P . Z . occupied the chair , for the purpose of exalting his son aud

tho other two candidates . Tho working was fully appreciated by every Comp . present , tho principals being perfect in their several parts . Comp . John Boyd then gave the lecture and address , which , being so rarely given , was listened to with great pleasure . Previous to commencing , ho stated that as it was seldom that Companions of the Order heard anything but tho ceremonies , it was the intention of

tho Chapter at future meetings to givo some portions of tho lectures and sections . Ho then proceeded with tho lecture on " The R . A . Jewel . " Tho resignation of two Comps . was accepted , with regret . Comp . Belfrage proposed , and Comp . Long P . Z . seconded , " That a vote of thanks bo recorded on tho minutes to Comp . Boyd , for his excellent rendering of tho lecture on "The R . A .

Jewel . " The vote of thanks was carried by acclamation . Tha Chapter was then closed , and the Companions sat down to a very sumptuous banquet , provided by Comp . Dawkins ( the manager ) . Grace having been said , the M . E . Z ., with his usual ability _ and geniality , gave the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts . The National Anthem having been sung , by Comps . Theodore Distin , Carter ,

and Miss Florence Lavender , the toast of "The Grand Z . H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales , " and the toast of "The Grand H . and J . " was next given , coupled with the name of " Col . Creaton P . G . S . B ., P . Z . No . 2 , " who , in responding , said those distinguished noblemen were indeed worthy of tho honour they had received , and ho felt proud to respond on their behalf ; but we must give the meed of praise to this

Chapter , which is , indeed , par excellence ; it is a model Chapter , and he had never witnessed better working in his life . Comp . Long I . P . Z , then proposed the toast of " The M . E . Z . " who , he said , had filled every office in the Lodge and Chapter with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Companions ; we can congratulate ourselves on falling under such p leasant superintendence . We are in the

constellation Taurus . At the present moment we have on either side star ' s of lesser magnitude . On each of his horns , and around him , are a cluster of stars , we may call the Pleiades , and we may say we have a miniature representative of the Grand Constellation , the Bull . Comp . Bull responded , and said he thanked them heartily for placing him in the proud position he now occupied , he

hoped to discharge his duties to their satisfaction . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of "Tho Visitors , " and mentioned their names seriatim . Many of these wero distinguished in the Order , and they were pleased to see them present . Comp . Hyde Pnllen P . G . D . C ., in a very eloquent speech , returned thanks , and in the course of his remarks paid a compliment to the

working he had witnessed in the Chapter . Every detail had beoa well carried out . He had seen the introduction of the sou of Comp . John Boyd P . Z ., who he hoped would emulate the bright example of his respected father , whom they were all proud of . ( Cheers ) . In conclusion , he thanked them , in tho name of tho Visitors , for the hospitality shown them . Comp . Carter saug very

sweetly " My Pretty Jane . " The M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of " The newly exalted Companions , " one of whom is a son of our old and esteemed Companion John Boyd , the other his nephew , and tho third an old friend , who informs me ho has known mo for over twenty years . I need not say that , from their excellent recommendations , we are pleased to see them among us . I am sure

they will be an acquisition to the Order . Comp . Boyd jun . returned thanks in an excellent speech , and said he felt a pleasure iu being among them ; it was indeed gratifying to hear the encomiums passed on tho working of tho Chapter by those distinguished Companions , Colonel Creaton and Hyde Pnllen . He paid a deserving compliment to Comps . Boyd and the M . E . Z . for the cordial reception

they had met with . Companions W . 0 . Lenty and L . Bishop followed , with very excellent speeches . The M . E . Z . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform—and that was to propose the health of the " P . Z . ' s . " They all had seen how admirably they had discharged their duties , but they must not forget the I . P . Z ., Comp . Long , remembering how successful his year of office has been , his perfect working , and

the many happy hours they had passed" under his presidency . Comp . Long , in returning thanks , said : I rise with great pleasure to return thanks on behalf of myself and tho Past Principals ; it was pleasing to hear from the M . E . Z . and Companions these expressions of satisfaction for the manner the duties had been conducted , bufc this evening , being a P . Z . for the first time , I feel like a monarch

retired from business ; but not like him , because , going into retire - ment , we carry with ns the satisfaction of the Companions . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Health of Comp . E . Moody , " the newly installed H ., and spoke of his qualifications . They had seen his working , and he was able to fill every ofiico the Chapter required of him . Miss Florence Lavender then sang " Tell me , my Heart , "

which was deservedly applauded . Tho M . E . Z . said he had an especial toast , it was a very pleasing ono—viz ., " The Health of Comp . J . Boyd . " ( Loud cheers . ) It was to him they owed the existence of the Chapter . Whatever duty is required of him he is always ready and willing to perform . You havo seen what he has done this evening , and know his worth . The toast was received

with great enthusiasm . Comp . Boyd having replied , the M . E . Z proposed the toast of " Tho Treasurer , Comp . J . Last , together with that of Comp . G . S . States S . E . " The M . E . Z . stated ho could testify to the ability and zeal they had always shown iu the discharge of their respective duties , and he hoped they would bo spared for mauy years to be among them . ( Cheers . ) Comp . Last returned

thanks . He hoped the wishes of tho M . E . Z . might be realised . Comp . G . S . States followed , and , in the course of his speech mentioned , the Public Night that was given , when 370 Companions wero present , tie hoped thoy would have another , and he was sure it would bo uumerously attended . He said he thauked them for tho confidence reposed in him , which would , always , be an , incentive to him to do