Notices Of Meetings.

S . W ., Pillin J . W ., G . Bubb P . M ., H . A . Stacey P . M ., S . A . Cameron P . M . as S . D ., Harrison J . D ., Farwig I . G ., Stollard W . S ., and Past Masters L . Herf , J . Stacey , Robinson , Sfconer , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren . Business—The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Dibley was raised to the 3 rd degree , and Mr . Sarti was ballotted for , and initiated into tho Order . Great

credit is duo to Bro . W . 0 . Parsons , who at so short a notice occupied tho chair , and performed the duties required of him , to tho satisfaction of all preseut . Tho election for W . M . then took place , and Bro . L . Annett S . W ., who had filled every office in tho Lodge , was unanimously elected . Ho was informed by tho acting W . M . that tho brethren could not hive found a bettor representative , to which ho

suitably replied . Bro . G . Bubb P . M . was re-elected Tro .-istiror , and Gilbert P . M . Tyler . Bro . Stonor P . M . was re-elected Treasurer to tho Benevolent Fund , aud a P . M . jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Gillard W . M ., on his retirement from tho chair , ai a mark of respect for his services as W . M . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho Crown room , to a banquet provided by

Bro . Dawkins , and superintended by Bro . Ivmll . Bro . Parsons I . P . M ., as acting W . M ., proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Tho W . M ., in proposing the toast of " Tho W . M . elect , " said it was not often that so young a member of tho Lodgo had so far qualified himself . Their future W . M . wa ' -t eminently qualified to fill tho chair , He felt a pride in proposing tho toast that had fallen to his lot foi

two consecutive years . Thoy had worked in Freemasonry together , and he was sure ho was ono who would carry ont every duty to their satisfaction . Bro . Annett suitably responded , and thanked Bro . Parsons for his kiud expressions , and hopod to do all required of him . He hoped to follow iu tho footsteps of his predecessors , and that would bo a sufficient guarantee that ho had merited tho encomiums passed on him . Bro . G . Bubb P . M ., in proposing the toast of " Tho

acting AV . M ., " Bro . Parsons , characterised him as ono who , in the chair that he had so ably filled , not only in tho Lodge , but also at the banquet table , showed his aptitude for tho office . Bro . Parsons briefly and appropriately replied . The toasts of " The Initiate , " "P . M . ' s" and " The "Visi tors" followed , and were severally responded to , after which the toast of "The Tyler" was given . Bros . Davies , McRae , Sarti , L . Herf , AVarner , and Pillin contributed to tho harmony .

United Chatham Lodge of Benevolence , No . 184 . — This Lodge held its meeting on Tuesday , 12 th December , at the Assembly Rooms , Old Brompton , Kent . Present—Bros . Elias Gorham W . M ., Simon Young S . W ., William Rankine J . W ., Charles E . Clark Secretary , Jessie Gnstavus Redman P . M . Treasurer , Edward J . Middleton S . D ., William A . Rudd J . D ., Samuel Varren D . C , Alfred W . Tinnis and Frederick Bloom Stewards , Hugh Russell

McKean I . G ., John Drago Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Redman P . P . G . Superintendent of Works , Bnrley P . P . A . D . C , Hewett I . P . M ., and Cecil Henry Fielding Chaplain . Visitor—Bro . Firman . Business —After the usual preliminaries , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year took place , when Bro . Young was unanimously chosen . Bro . Redman Treasurer , and Bro . Drago Tyler , were both unanimously re-elected . Bros . Scott , Rusooo , Burnham , and Whitmoro were raised to the 3 rd degree , after which tho Lodge was closed .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . — This Lodge met on Wednesday tho 13 th inst ., afc Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' -avenue , Coleman-street , E . C . Bro . F . Croaker in tho chair . Bros . Loewenstark S . W ., Walker J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Constable P . M . Treas ., Fenner S . D ., Lay J . D ., Staley T . G ., K . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , James Stevens P . M ., and an average number of regular

attendants . Tho principal business of tho evening consisted of tho rehearsal of tho ssoond degree , Bro . I . P . Cohen acting as candidate . The first section of the Lecture was then worked by Bro . Constable , assisted by tho brethren . The nowlandlord of this tavern having informed the Lodge that unless a foo of half a guinea pui meeting was paid it would not answer his purpose to allow the ttso

of the room , this Lodgo will bo compelled to remove . The now quarters havo not as yet been fixed upon , and until then tho meetings will tako place as usual . Bro . M . D . Loewenstark having been elected AV . M . for tho ensuing week intends to rehearse the third ceremony . After which Bro . G . B . Abbott will give the second of tho series of Lectures commenced on the 29 th November . The largo room will

again be secured , for the greater convenience of tho numerous brethren who attended on the former occasion , and who are no doubt anxious to hear tho sequel to the interesting account of Masonic doings in years gene by . Brethren desirous of acquiring a knowledge of Masonic history should attend , and they will find their time has not been spent nnnrofitably .

Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 296 , Sheffield . —The installation meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held in the Cutler ' s Hall , Sheffield , on Monday evening , the 11 th inst ., on which occasion the W . M . Bro . Henry Ecroyd presided . A ballot was taken for Bro . the Rev . Canon Blakeney , Vicar of St . Paul ' s , Sheffield , who was elected a joining member . The W . M . elect , Bro .

John Ridal , was then duly placed in tho chair of K . S . The Board of Installing Masters numbered twenty-one . The Installing Officer was Bro . P . M . Ensor Drury P . P . G . AV . of West Yorks . After having been saluted in ancient form , Bro . Ridal appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Henry Ecroyd I . P . M ., AValter Nicholson S . AV ., Robert Schott J . W ., Dr . M . de Bartolome P . M . and P . P . G . W . Treasurer , AVilliam Skinner S . D ., John Marples J . D ., Thomas

Harrison D . C , Samuel Suckley Organist , Clement Carr I . G ., Mosos Hartley and AValter Parkin Stewards , aud Bro . Hessey Tyler . The very responsible duties of Charity Steward wero again entrusted to Bro . Arnison P . M . The Lodgo was thon closed , and tho brethren sat down to an excellent repast , served iu the banqueting room of tho Cutler's Hall . Amongst tho visitors present wore Bros . Thomas AVilliam Tew , Deputy Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Major Rvau G . S . of Scotland , W . Halo W . M . of tho Scaradale Lodgo , Chester .

Notices Of Meetings.

field , Clement Hamil Perrot ( P . G . Organist ) W . M . of the Phcenu Lodge , Rotherhara , Samuel B . Ellis W . M . of tho Wentworth Lodge , Sheffield , AVilliam Jervis AV . M . elect of the Britannia Lodge , Sheffield , & c .

Shakespeare Lodge , No . 284 . —This Lodge hold its regular meeting on Tu wday the 12 th inst ., afc tho Masonio li-vvrn , Wn-wi .-. k . Present-Bros . F . II . [ favnes M . D . W . M ., S . II . Smith S . W ., Brabizm Campbell J . W ., S . W . Cooke P . P . G . S . Works Sec , Goorgo Wilson M . D . S . D ., TliursfioldM . D . J . D ., 0 . Fontaine Browne S ., N . Morridew

I . G . Bro . Purser Tylor . P . nfc Mastor—Bro . Alargctts . Tho business of tho evening ons ' -ited of tho initiation of Mr . W . Wakefield , tha pa-i-iiug of Bro . Spilsburv and the raising of Bro . Crofts . After which tho election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tylor for tho ensuing year took [ llano . i > ri ) . ii . 0 . Smith S . W . wm chosen for tho olfioo of W .. M ., and the Treasurer and Tvlor woro re-elected .

Pom fro fc Lodcp , No . 380 . —This Lodgo hold its usual mooting on Thursday , tho 7 th of December , afc tho now Masonic building- ' , Abiiigr-oii-stroot , Northampton . Pros mfc : Bros . M . A . Boomo P . M . W . M ., R . Winfcy S . W ., J . U . Stanton P . M . J . W ., G . Robinson P . M . Secretary , B . Wilkins D . Pr . G . M . Treasurer , F . Gadsby S . D ., II . W . Parker J . D ., J . T . Groon P . M . D . C , J . S . Norman I . G ., Doan and Kirby Tylers . Past Masters—Bros . Flowifct , Cotton , Kollofct , & o .

Visitors—Bros . Grevillo aud W . ft . Liunell 145 , aud a very good attendance of tho brethren . Business —Bro . J . Spoor was raised to tho degree of M . M ., tho AV . M . being assisted in tho ceremony by Bro . Wilkins . Mr . A . J . Joffbrv ( a Lewis ) , wiu duly initiated , tho W . M . officiating . Bro . Winter was elected W . M . for tho ensuing year . After tho labours of tho evening , tho brethren spent a couple of hours in a most convivial and harmonious manner .

Benevolent Lodge , No . 446 . —This Lodgo hold its regular monthly mooting on Thursday , 7 th December , afc tho Town Hall , Wells , Somerset . Present—Bros . A . Turalo Perkins P . P . G . J . W . W . M ., F . B . Wickenden S . W ., J . Kearton J . W ., L . E . Nownham Secretary , J . H . Holloway P . AC , and Treasurer , 0 . Brown S . D ., R . Wingfield Cox J . D ., B . Duke I . G ., W . AVoodard Tyler , Past Masters

Bros . J . T . Knight , T . Purnell , W . Drayton , A . Elsworth , W . Fisher , R . Tyley . . Visitors—Bros . A . Hill and A . K . Ainsworth . Business — The Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Hill and Ainsworth were ballotted for as joining members , and unanimously elected . Mr . S . P . Rnss , having been duly ballotted for , was admitted and initiated by the W . M . in his

usual impressive manner . Bro . F . B . Wickenden P . S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . T . Purnell waa elected Treasurer , Bro . Woodard being re-elected Tyler for the twenty . sixth time . The business of the evening being concluded , the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , and the health of the W . M . and the W . M . elect were given , and cordially received . Bro . Perkins , who has

held the chair for the past two years , carries with him , on his retirement from office , tho best wishes of the brethren , to whom he has endeared himself by his general urbanity and courtesy , as well as by the efficient manner in which ho has carried on tho duties of the Lodge . We are glad to hear that it is the intention of tho Lodge to

present him with tho Charity Jewel , in recognition of his having twice represented tho Lodge at the annual festivals during his term of office , as well as the many other services which Captain Perkins has rendered , not only to tho Lodge in general , but to its members in particular .

St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 465 , Glasgow . —This Lodge held its election meeting , in tho Hall , on Thursday , 7 th Doc . Present—Bros . Gilchrist R . W . M ., J . Clark D . M ., J . McLoish S . M ., J . Davidson S . W ., Win . Chalmers J . W ., R . Donaldson Treasurer , Wm . Campbell Sec , and the Rev . W . E . Bradshaw Chaplain . In tho East were the following visitors : —Bros . J . Kinnaird R . W . M ., G . Macdonald I . P . M .,

G . W . Wheeler P . M . 73 , J . Booth R . W . M ., J . Miller P . M . 87 , A . Fergerson 11 . W . M . 351 , J . Morgan I . P . M . 219 , Wm . Philli p * R . W . M . 550 , 11 . Aikman R . W . M ., and J . Law I . P . M . 570 , aud no less than 104 members signed tho Roll book . Tho Rev . W . 0 . Bradshaw read a letter of condolence with tho widow and orphans of the lato

Bro . David Younger , who was one of tho founders of this Lodge , which was ordered to bo signed on behalf of tho Lodgo and forwarded . The report of the auditors showed that during tho past year nearly £ fiO had been paid off tho expenses of fitting up thoir new hall . The R . W . M . then said as he , as well as tho I . P . M . of tho Lodge , had both been proposed for tho office of Master , ho would ask Bro . G . W .

Wheeler to preside ; and with the assistance of the other R . W . M . and P . M . ' s present , conduct tho whole of tho elections , as they had two candidates for nearly every office . Bro . Wheeler having taken tho chair , the ballot showed a majority of two votes in favour of Bro . David Read , the I . P . M . In most cases , the contest was very close . In tho case of the Treasurer , it resulted in a tie ,

and eventually Bro . Heron by one vote gained tho office over Bro . Donaldson , who had held it for four years . The following wero declared duly elected : Bros . D . Reid R . W . M ., John Fyfe D . M ., J . Mills S . M ., Jas . Annand S . AV ., J . Morton J . AV ., John Rogers Sec , A . Iierir Treas ., Rev . W . C . Bradshaw Chap ., Peter Douglas S . D ., D . McDonald J . D ., J . McDonald B . B ., D . McMaster Architect , R . Maxwell Jeweller , J Anderson S . S ., J . Morrison J . S ., J . Anderson ,

Sir B . C . McDonald S . B ., J . McDonald P . G . S ., A . Adams D of M ., A . McCall D . of C , Jas . Mullen I . G ., and P . Johnson Tylor . After thanks to tho presiding Bro . and the other Masters who had assisted , the Lodge was closed , and immediately a Board of Installed Masters was formed , comprised of the nine brethren mentioned above , when Bro . Kennard , of No . 73 , was duly installed b y Bro . J . Morgan I . P . M . of 21 ;) , Bro . I ) . Reid , of St . Andrews , having previously obtained the degree .

Plantation Lodge , No . 581 . —Tho installation mooting of this Lodge took place on Monday , wheu J . Morgan P . G . S . installed Bro . Stobo for the second time .