Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Continued from page 119 . instruction yon were enabled to give them in the ceremonies , and for yonr advice and guidance in the conducting of the practical business of the Locige . The officers of a lower degree have also been much indebted to you for the instruction they have received from yon . Your usefulness to tho Lodge has not euded here , but , as all the

brethren very well know , whenever any workhashadto be done for the Lodge , no matter of what kind , you have always been found ready to put your shoulder to the wheel and to work for tho good of the Lodgo with a zeal which has been altogether unsurpassable . It is on account of these great and valuable services , which you havo so freely rendered to the Lodge , that tho brethren havo agreed to present you

with this jewel , and I , in their name , havo now tho pleasure of handing it to yon . I do so with tho fullest confidence that it will be highly prized by yon ; that it will bo treasured np by your family as an heir-loom ; not for its intrinsic value , but for tho warm aud kind feelings of tho brethren of this Lodgo , which it will ever havo the effect of calling to your remembrance , and when yon aro gone hence

and are no more ; when your spirit has ascended to that magnificent mansion above , not made with hands , ifc will no doubt bo handed down to your children , and to your children ' s children for many generations to come , who , in their turn , will look upon ifc with feelings of satisfaction and prido at the thought of haviug had an ancestor in the olden times who was held in such hig h estimation among the Masonic brethren with whom it was his lob to associate . " The

W . M . ( then shaking hands with him ) said , in a very fervent manner , "JBro . P . M . Redfearn , allow me to congratulate ] you , and may tho Great Architect of the Universe give yon a long aud a happy life to wear the jewel which has now been presented to you by the brethren of this Lodgo . " Bro . P . M . Redfearn , in a very feeling manner , then thanked tho W . M . for tho very flattering terms in which he had

spoken of him , and of what ho had done for the Lodge ; ho also thanked the brethren for their very handsome present , assuring them that the jewel would be highly prized by him as long as he lived . It had always been his earnest desire to do all that he possibly could for the benefit of tho old Lodgo of Peace , and ho trusted that he should always merit a continuance of their good wishes . The

Secretary then read a communication from tho Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , appealing to the brethren for their usual annual subscriptions to that Institution , which was liberally responded to , ancl some additions made to the list of subscribers . The Locige was then closed , and supper was served in the Lodgo room .

Temple Lodge of Mark Master Masons , JNO . 173 . — The installation meeting of this Locige was held at tho Green Dragon , Stepney , on Monday , tho 14 th inst . There were present— Bros . Lacy W . M ., Geo . Verry S . W ., E . Gottheil J . W ., Mortlock I . P . M . and Treas ., Hood Sec , tho rest of the officers , ancl a considerable number of brethren . Although only two years old , tho Lodge numbers 45

Subscribing members . Tho Visitors were—Bros . Binckes G . S ., J . Terry , Southwark Locige , Henley , Thistle , himonds , St . Mark ' s , J . Smith , St . Colom ' s , Geo . Yaxley Macdonald , and R . Bnrridge , W . M . Macdonald . In the course of the evening Bros . S . H . Eawley P . M . 174 , John Newton P . M . 174 , E . J . Moore P . M . 174 , E . C . Davies 1278 , ancl Hicks wero regularly advanced to this degree . Bro . Lacy and the

rest of the officers then vacated their positions , when Bro . Mortlock I' . M . assumed the chair , appointed two Grand Officers as temporary Wardens , and proceeded to instal Bro . Geo . Verry W . M . for the year . The ceremony was performed with that steady and quiet deliberation , pleasant to tho ear ancl clear to tho understanding , for which that brother ' s working is famous . Bro . Verry then appointed his officers

as follow : —E . Gottheil S . W ., J . Hood J . W ., T . Mortlock P . M . Treas ., Sturtivanfc Sec , Marsh M . O ., Snow S . O ., Mole . 1 . 0 ., Cimdick S . D ., Wallington J . D ., Geo . Hollington J . G ., N . Glnckstoin D . C , John Horth Ross W . S ., Grant Ty ler . Bro . Verry , presenting the W . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , observed that ifc is not an idle compliment which has been engraved on the reverse of the jewel , but ono richly deserved by

Bro . Lacy . He hoped Bro . Lacy would live for many years to wear this jewel , and give his services to the Lodge . Bro . Lacy replied in suitable terms , after which a vote of thanks to Bro . Mortlock , for the excellent manner in which he performed tho installation , was unanimously carried . The Locige business being concluded , a banquet followed , after which the loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were

proceeded with . Responding to tho one of the Grand Officers , Bro . Binckes G . S . said : " I will lose no time in making a few observations , and they shall be brief . I do so with mingled feeling ;! cf pleasure and pain . You are all aware of the loss we have sustained in tho death of our Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Romainc Callcuder . Having been closely associated with him during many years , I can speak of

his kindly disposition , tho great services he has rendered , ancl the liberal and material support we have received at his hands ; and in his pnblic career , outside Freemasonry , he was one who could never say nay to any request , and always ready at the call of duty . But I will not now on this festive occasion indulge in any sentimentality , for it is with us as it is with States ancl Nations— ' Le roi est mod , vivc le

roi . We deeply deplore our loss , aud shed a tear of sympathy ovei tho grave of tho departed friend ; but , on tho other hand , we have cause to rejoice in having acquired the services of a nobleman so highly esteemed as Lord Skelmersdalc to fill the vacant post . The readiness with which the successor was secured shows the exhaustless vitality of this degree , and proves the wisdom of Earl Carnarvon

when lie said that no society or institution should ever place entire dependence upon one individual alone , but there should always be some one ready whose practical training and general abilities will enable him to supply the place whenever emergency may arise . I am thankful , and , with proud and heartfelt enthusiasm , suy , that the studious and thoughtful now take the greatest interest in Mark Masonry , which , I am sure , they must find placed ou a sound aud

sure basis ; and I havo , therefore , every confidence that we shall always find men able , ready , and willing to undertake any duty , and to occupy any position which may be entrusted to them . I assure you , in tho distribution of Grand Locige offices , as far as is practicable , distinction is conferred upon merit alone . Every name is submitted to tho Grand Master , and the passport to his favour is zeal , energy ,

and ability , and honour is done to those who have borne tho heat and burden of the day . This is tho spirit in which our affairs havo beeu conducted for the last 15 or 16 years , and all things done straightforward , without fear , favour , or affection , and unbiassed by any extraneous influences . Hence our success . May that flourishing condition remain ; and , repeating the sentiments of Past Master Lacy ,

may we all bo spared to meet on similar occasions for many years to come . " Bro . Terry , responding , said : " This toast to tho Masonic Charities is , of course , moro intimately connected with Craft Masonry ; but wo are under great obligations to the Mark Grand Lodge , and , indeed , to the members of this degree generally , for their very liberal and generous support . I will not dilate largely upon the subject , as

Bro . Binckes is here , and we three Secretaries havo introduced a wholesome rule , namely , whenever occasion arises , that brother should be allowed to plead for his Institution whose anniversary takes place immediately following the meeting of any Lodge at which they happen to bo present . Yon havo all heard of tho grand and glorious result of the last Festival in connection with tho Benevolent Institution , ancl

I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the great support with which the Mark and . other Lodges have seconded my humble efforts . But , brethren , we require all tho help wo can possibly obtain when we reflect that there are at tho present time 46 candidates for the Girls' School , 59 for the Boys ' , and 58 for the Aged . I need not tell you that the interests of tho Boys' School

is in excellent hands . In spite of the falso and malicious reports that havo been spread , the calumnies , abuse , and dirty accusations which have been heaped upon ouv highly esteemed Bro . Binckes , ho has been enabled successfully to refute them . I ara sure you have never lost faith in him , and will support him with redoubled confidence . " Bro . Binckes appealed on behalf of the boys with his

wellknown energy ancl apt allusions , and persisted in tho statement that all the world are in favour of " Our Boys , " which , while other pieces at different theatres have a short or precarious existence , " Our Boys " has already had a run for 350 nights . Respecting the Mark Grand Lodgo Benevolent Fund , he was happy to state that , by means of the little annual gatherings , consisting of about 150 individuals , a

sum of £ 600 had been invested in Canadian Guaranteed stock , and a sum of £ 200 to tho general fund . He wished them to understand that a subscription of £ 5 , or a collection of £ 10 , entitles a brother to wear the Mark Charity jewel , which is presented , free of expense , by tho Grand Master in open Grand Lodgo . Bro . T .

Mortlock P . M . announced his intention of representing this Locige at tho next anniversary . Several excellent songs wero sung , by Bros . Davis , Henley , and Wallington , ancl a whistling duct , extremely well performed , by Bros . Mortlock and Henley , was much applauded by the brethren .

Domatic Lodge , JNO . 177 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo was hold on Tuesday , the 11 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Bros . Treadwell W . M ., J . Willing jnn . S . W ., Palmer J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . Treas ., Buscall S . D ., G . Clark J . D ., White I . G ., Spink D . C , ancl P . M . 's G . Everett I . P . M ., Tims , Foulger , J . Brett P . G . P ., and Walford . Bros . Harris , Pinkey , Swallow , Norris ,

Richard , Montague , Foxcroft , Scavd , & c . Tho Lodge waa opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Jennings and Friend were raised to tho third degree ; Bros . Gwynn , Cook and J . Abrams were passed to the second degree , and Messrs . J . P . Killingback , Moss , Jewell and J . Jer « niugs were initiated . Bro . J . R . Foulger P . M . proposed that tho initiation fee be increased to £ 10 10 s , which was carried unan '

mously , ifc was also decided that no brother bo a country member unless ho resides ten miles from tho Lodge . The Locige was then closed , aud tho brethren , nearly a hundred in number , adjourned to a very excellent banquet , where the usual loyal toasts were given and harmony prevailed . The visitors wore Bros . H . Massey , Hollis , Meudly , Rowe , Cruikshank , Atkins , Harper , Phillips P . G . P . and Graham .

St . James ' s Union . Lodge , No . 180 . —The first meeting o * this Locige since tho installation took place on Tuesday , the Sth ult ., when tho W . M . being on the Continent , the chair was occupied by Bro . Bubb P . M . Treas ., the rest of the officers being in their jilaces , viz .: Bros . W . C Parsons I . P . M ., A . Annett S . W ., L . B . Pillin J . W ., H . A . Stacey P . M . Hon . Sec , S . Smith S . D ., E . S . Harrison J . D ., E . Farwig I . G ., and Stollard W . S ., also Bros . Stonor P . M ., Ilert'P . M ., and

several other brethren . A ballot was taken for a gentleman to bo initiated into tho Order , and was unanimous in his favour , but he did not arrive in time to bo shown the light of Freemasonry . Bro . Heathcote was passed to the second degree . Two members of the Lodge were relieved from the Benevolent Fund , ancl there being no other business the Locige was closed and adjourned to the second Tuesday iu March .

Confidence Lodgo of Instruction , lTo . 193 . —The anniversary of this Lodge was celebrated at Masons' Hall , Masous ' -avenue , Basiughall-strcet , E . G ., ou Wednesday , the lGth inst . A considerable number uf brethren attended , no doubt induced by the announcement that the ceremonies of consecration and installation would be rehearsed

by those two celebrated Masons , Bros . Terry and Constable . Jt would be superfluous to enter into a detailed description of the excellence which distinguished their performance , tbe names of the two brethren being sufficient to indicate the manner in which their respective

duties wero conducted . The completeness of tho effect was clue , in great measure , to Bro . Miller P . M ., to whom tho musical part had been entrusted . Bro . Tuninand , the W . M . of tho Addiscombe Ledge , was installed , and he , with appropriate addres ¦ ¦< s to each , appointed his officers , namely—D , Poseuor S . W ,, Churchward J . W ., J . Couatablo