Notices Of Meetings.

Bond P . M . Treasurer , W . Stuart P . M . Secretary , H . T . T . Ross S . D ., A . Timothy J . D ., 0 . Nott I . G ., Bentley Tyler , also Past Masters Whiting and Hopkins , and about forty brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the summons calling the meeting read . During the evening Bro . T . H . Gantlett was raised to the third degree , and Bro . J . Shillton passed to the second . A ballot was

taken for Messrs . Pimlett , Edwards , Thorp , Plows , and Schleicher , which proved unanimous in their faTOur , and they being in attendance were accordingly initiated in the ancient mysteries . Bro . H . Mandsley P . M . 87 , and P . G . S . D . of the Grand Lodge of England , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Lodge . The Lodge then closed in perfect harmony .

Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 . —Most of our Lodges , excepting the summer ones , are now closed until October next , but the brethren , not liking their Masonic associations to entirel y drop during the vacation , organise picnics and summer outings . The Prndent Brethren Lodge held a summer banquet at tlie Alexandra Palace , on Tuesday , 12 th July , where an assemblage of the brethren

aud visitors , numbering sixty-two , met , under the presidency of Bro . John Boyd P . M . and P . G . P ., supported by Bros . T . Cubitt P . G . P ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., T . Bull P . M ., G . S . States P . M . and P . G . S ., Moore P . M ., E . H . Thiellay , Haslett , Leggatt , & o . The W . M . was unavoidably absent through indisposition , a fact that was regretted by every member of the Lodge . The brethren occupied a spacious

room , where a very sumptnons and recherchedinner , a la Rnsse , with dessert , was provided by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , whoso catering gave unqualified satisfaction . The table presented a very beautiful appearance , being profusely decorated with flowers . Grace having been sung , by Miss Bessie Stroud , Miss Heath , and Bros . Farqnarson and Carter , Bro . J . Boyd proposed the usual loyal toasts , and to that

of the R . W . the Earl of Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , said : —He was pleased to see two of tho Grand Officers among them , viz ., Bros . T . Cubitt and C A . Cottebrune ; the former brother returned thanks . Trio , "This Wagic Wove Scarf " was then sung . Bro . J . Boyd then proposed the toast of the W . M . All regretted his absence , but he hoped at the next meeting he would be able to be

with them , in restored health . Bro . J . Boyd , in proposing the toast of the Visitors , said how pleased he was to see so many friends and familiar faces , and as the list was rather a lengthy one , he would couple with it the name of Bro . H . Dicketts P . G . S ., who returned thanks . Bro . Moore , in proposing the toast of Bro . J . Boyd , allnded to his great Masonic qualifications ; he had served the office of W . M . in the

Lodge for two years ; he was , in fact , the Father of tho Lodge . They had seen how ably he had presided , and whatever Masonic or other capacity his services were required in , they were always readily given . ( Cheers . ) Bro . J . Boyd having left the chair , it was occupied by Bro . Bull P . M . Tho toast of the Masonic Charities was responded to by Bro . Leggatt , who , as representing the Lodge as a Steward for

tho Boys School , had collected the highest amonnt of the London Lodges . The toast of the Officers found a very able exponent in Bro . E . Thiellay , who also expressed his regret at the absence of the W . M . Bro . J . Last P . M ., in one of his genial and expressive speeches , hoped they would not separate without drinking tho health of Bro . T . Bull P . M . They had seen what ho had done while in the occupation of

the chair ; his study for the good of the Charities , combined with his other good qualities , and he hoped the brethren would give a hearty response to tho toast . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Bnll having replied , coffee was served , and the brethren separated , after enjoying a very agreeable evening . Bros . Farqnarson , Carter , Miss Bessie Stroud

Miss Heath , Bros . Talbot , Cherer and Brand singing some very excellent songs . Among those present were Bros . G . S . States P . M ., Manby , Perry , Mum ford , Jacobs , Bortch , Reis , Daw , Leggatt , Masters , King , Ponsford , Tuiry , Downing , & c . The visitors were Framjee Hormusjee ( a Parsee ) , Bros . T . Cubitt P . G . P ., C A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., Reiss , Ireton , J . Sadler , Hnnt and H . M . Levy .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 11 th July , at Bro . Chard ' s , Tho White Hart , Abchnrch Lane . Present—Bros . Chapman W . M ., Tarqnant S . W ., Blinkhom J . W ., Aboil S . D ., Crocker I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Past Master Gottheil Preceptor . Visitor , Bro . A Godson

S . W . 14 / 9 . Business—Tho Lodge was opened to tho second degree . Bro . Holland was a candidate . The three sections of tho second lecture were worked by tho brethren , under the direction of the worthy Preceptor , Bro . Gottheil . Bro . Tarqnant was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Lodge of United Strength , No . 228 .-Tho summer festival of this truly united Lodge , was held under tho happiest eireumstances of weather and place , on Tuesday last . The house selected was Bro . Stone ' s , the Ship Hotel , Shepperton , in the midst of the most charming scenery . The brethren flocked down by rail , road and river , and made in all a party a third larger than was looked for

but the embarrassment of the W . M ., Bro While , at having so striking a proof of his popularity , was speedily relieved by finding that Bro . Host was equal to tho occasion , with an ample banquet for all , though ono room was not large enough for the dinner party . Bros ! P . M . Jam'" : Terry and Daniel Tallerman ( known among his familiars as " the Baron " ) exerted themselves in every way to provide the

company with amusement , and this was mostly found on the river , by the brethren and tho ladies , in boating and fishing . At tho dinner the W . M . presided , supported by Past Masters Crump Secretary , Winsland Treasurer , James Terry , Bottrill , Davies Senior Warden Griggs , Jnnior Warden J . Hill , the other officers being Hal ford Pearcv

and Flaws . The usual toasts were given , and the warm acknowledgments of the party were made to tho W . M ., tho P . M . ' s and to the officers for the happy day at this quiet limit of the world . With tho J . W . ' s greeting , ending with " happy meet again , " the party separated to find their various ways to London . It should be mentioned that a large party started in the- morning [ from the " Old Gate " afc

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Glerkenwell ( St . John of Jerusalem ) , and Bro . Gay provided an excellent luncheon for his brethren and their friends , and told them that supper wonld await them if they arrived within hours .

Abereorn Lodge , No . 299 , Ireland . —The half-yearly dinner was held at the Beresford Arms Hotel , Armagh , on Wednesday evening the 7 th inst . The following brethren were present : — As guests—Bros . Captain Evans , Dr . Whitla , George 0 . Cochrane , Dr . Frazer , Rev . Thos . Ellis , W . C Magowan , E . V . Forshall , S . Call . The members of the Lodge—Bros . J . G . Winder J . P . D . P . G . M ., Dr .

Gray P . M . W . M . pro tem , Geo . H . Smith P . M . Secretary , A . Nelson P . M ., Wm . Hardy P . M ., J . W . Clements , Dr . Davison , Dr . Marks , J . A . Watson , Rev . F . G . M'Nally , Thos . White , W . J . Black , S . M'Kimm , T . W . Cowan , Dr . Leeper , J . Lonsdale , M . Bronte , J . A . Farris , and R . Gillespie . The brethren being seated about seven o ' clock , grace was invoked by Bro . Rev . F . G . M'Nally , chaplain to

the Lodge , and tho practical discussion of Bro . Tranters bill of fare then commenced . Non nobis domine having been sung by tho musical brethren present . The W . M . ( Dr . Gray ) gave the usual loyal toasts from the chair , which were duly honoured . " The Grand Master of England and Ireland" were each toasted in true Masonic style , and saluted according to ancient custom . Amongst tho several

other toasts given was that of " Our Visiting Brethren , to which response was made by Bros . Evans , Cochrane , Ellis , Whitla , Forshall , and Frazer . Bro . Winder D . P . G . M ., after acknowledging the pride and pleasureitalwaysgavehimtodinewith " 299 , " and take part in its proceedings , called for a flowing bumper for a toast he had only to name to ensnre it enthusiastic reception amongst Irish Masons . He

gave the health of Bro . Geo . H . Smith P . M ., who , he said , was not only theSecretary of " 299 " sinceits formation , bnt its most energetic patron . Bro . Smith had originated and triumphantly carried " 299 " to its present high position in the province , and , as a member of the Lodge , ho felt proud in congratulating his brethren on having for their guiding star such an acquisition as Bro .

Smith . Bro . Winder then presented Bro . Smith with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , the gift of his brethren in " 299 . " The toast , and Bro . Winder's remarks , wero most cordially honoured , after which Bro . Smith acknowledged tho compliment and presentation in an address of much feeling and eloquence . He assured those present that his connection with the Order and its members in Armagh was dear to

him , and that he know how well that good feeling was reciprocated . By a happy coincidence , the occasion of their kindness was not only the first anniversary of the "Abereorn Lodge , " bnt his own birthday . Bro . Clements sang " Many happy returns of the day . " Several glees and songs were given during the evening , by Bros . Marks , Clements , M'Nally and Nelson . Bro . Dr . Marks presided at tho piano .

Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —A convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , 9 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Comp . Green Z ., Williams IL , W . Smeed P . Z . as J ., Augurs S . E ., E . Coste S . N ., Wyer P . S ., Carriugton 1 st Asst ., Capt . G . Smith P . Z ., D . H . Jacobs , & c . The Chapter having been opened and tho minutes confirmed , Bros . B . White , Beadon Lodge , 619 , R . F . Taylor and

E . Wilton , both of Southwark Lodgo , 879 , were duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z ., Comp . W . Smeed P . Z . delivering the addresses . The Chapter was closed , aud he companions partook of a capital banquet , provided by Comp . Eaton . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Comps . W . Smeed , D . H . Jacobs , and Capt . G . Smith contributing to the harmony , the latter Companion giving a very excellent recitation .

Star in the East , No . 650 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 12 th of July , at the Pier Hotel , Harwich . Present : —Bros . James Durrant W . M ., George Gard Pyo S . W ., Jonathan Dunlop J . W ., Samuel Dntton sen . Secretary and Treasurer , Samuel Dntton jun . S . D ., Isl . Howard D . C , J . T . Henderson Steward , Wm . Basham I . G ., Richd . Barlow Tyler . Past

Masters Bros . R . T . Dickson , W . 0 . Ward , S . H . Wymark . Visitors , Bros . A , Matthews , 11 . Wilson , C F . J . Barker , W . Downes , G . L , Jackson , R . Guy , Thos . M . Naylor , C Lenie , J . Warren and W . Cockle . Business : —Bros . Thos . H , Jennings raised to M . M ., W . Walker passed to F . C , Mr . W . Shaw initiated . Tho work was ably performed by Bro . Durrant W . M .

Fawcett Lodge , No . 661 . —This Lodge held its general meeting on Wednesday , the 14 th July , at the Masonic Hall , Seaham Harbour . Present—Bros . John Barrett Wells W . M ., Geo . Stokeld acting S . W ., W . Stratford J . W ., H . W . Richardson Secretary , John Richardson Treasurer , Samnel Coekburn S . D ., Joseph Potts J . D ., W . Foster P . M . D . C , J . Scorfield , and J . Clare Stewards , Geo .

Grieves I . G ., T . Taylor Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . H . B . Wright , J . Ayrd , R . Candlish . Business—Bro . T . H . Smurthwaite was initiated , Bro . Francis Curry was passed , and Bro . J . B . Turnbull raised . A U-. ' . lot was taken for Bro . Geo . Wm . Emmerson of St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 481 , as a joining member , who was unanimousl y elected .

St . John's Lodge , Ho . 673 , Liverpool . —The installation meeting in conneet on with this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . Tho brethren were summoned to meet at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , and there was a large attendance . Bro . M . Corless , tho retiring W . M ., presided at the opening ; and after the transaction of some formal bushier tho chair was taken by Bro . II . Nelson P . M .

(» 73 , W . M . 1505 , who proceeded to instal Bro . Joseph K . Digges as the W . M . of St . John's for the ensuing year . Tho whole of the ' eeromony was very ably performed by Bro . Nelson , who received a special vote of thanks for his excellent working . The following were the officers invested by the W . M .: —Bros . M . Corless I . P . M ., J . Hocken P . M . D . C , Thomas Roberts S . W ., Henry Burrows J . W . j E , Pearson P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected fgr the tenth time ) . S , John-