Notices Of Meetings.

year of office . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren , 70 in number , sat down to a very recherche banquet , provided by the Company , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Whitfield . The table presented a magnificent appearance ; tho menu was perfect , and the viands and wines gave great satisfaction . Grace was said by the Rev . Bro . P . Holden , G . Chaplain Middlesex . Tho W . M . proposed the

usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and , in mentioning that of H . R . H . the W . M . the Grand Master , wished him a speedy and safe return to his native country , in renewed health and vigour . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Mason P . G . S . B . returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers in very eloquent terms , and was followed by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . The W . M . then proposed tho health of a noblo brother who had honoured

them by his presence . He was ono who was always appreciated . His Masonic qualifications were well known and always respected , and whenever ho was present tho brethren were proud to havo him among them . ( Loud cheers . ) There wero also three brethren of tho Province present , and ho need not say that they wero equally welcome . Bro . Col . F . Burdett , who , ou rising , was received with

enthusiastic cheers , said he was proud to hold tho position of P . G . M . of Middlesex , and also pleased to see three members of tho Province present . Ho spoko of H . R . H . Princo Leopold having been appointed P . G . M . for Oxfordshire . Ho said he had been present at many Lodges , but he had never seen better working—everything in connection with tho ceremony had been fully carried out , aud ho might

say , with pleasure , there had been no hitch . On behalf of himself and tho brethren of tho Province of Middlesex , ho bogged to return them his sincere thanks . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Collard replied to the toast of tho Newly Initiated . Bro . Dr . Whitmore then rose , and said : The W . M . has proposed tho toast of tho distinguished visitors holding Grand Offices , but there were also many present who held high

positions by their literary aud other qualifications , and among them was ono not unknown to fame—that was Bro . Charles Dickons . ( Loud cheers . ) He was tho W . M . of tho Maybury Lodge . He mentioned other names seriatim , and said they were always pleased to see them . He would couple tho toast with one whom all respected as a good man and

a good Mason , and that was Bro . Geo . Lambert . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Lambert returned thanks for the toast in his nsnal happy and genial manner . Bro . Black I . P . M . proposed the toast of tho W . M ., who was a good working Mason , and one who would efficiently carry out the duties required of him . The W . M . replied . Ho waapleased to see the manner in which the brethren had received the toast . His ereat aim would bo to

study their comfort , and it afforded him great satisfaction to hear the expressions of Bro . Black and the brethren , who had so cordially responded . Tho comfort and welfare of tho Lodge had always received his utmost attention , and with their co-operation ho hoped to continue to do so . Bro . Goldsmith P . M . proposed tho toast of tho I . P . M ., Bro . Black . He possessed true Masonic talent , which they all fully

recognised . Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . said he was pleased to havo a toast placed his hands , and that was the Past Masters . There were 13 present ; they were all able to perform their duties perfectly . They had seen the I . P . M ., Bro . Black , perform the ceremonies , and Bro . Bywater ' s rendering of tho ceremony of installation was perfect ; ho hoped they would live long to enjoy their proud position of Past

Masters of so celebrated a Lodge . Bro . Rico P . M . responded . Tho toast of tho Masonic Charities was given , coupled with the names of Bros . Little and Binckes . The W . M . had consented to act as Steward for the Girls' School , and he was sure tho Lodgo would bo to the front with a worthy list . The Charities were carefully looked after . Tho toast having been responded to , the toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary was given . Among tho visitors were Bros . Col . Burdett

P . G . M . Middlesex , C . It . Jardiue 56 , N . Y ., II . Brett W . M . 131 , J . Masou-P . G . S . B ., R . W . Stuart P . G . D ., A . J . Lewis P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex , A . II . Liilcy P . M . 12 , G . Page P . M . No . 1 , Coxago J . W ., 751 , It . W . Little S . G . W . Middlesex , F . Binckes P . G . S ., Spicer 509 , Sims 115 , D . James P . M . 969 , Klcnck P . M . 1339 , W . Wilson P . P . G . W . Herts , Gibson 142 , J . 13 . Sorrill Green 1491 , C . W . Thompson 969 , W . Bateman 12 , and II . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & c .

Egyptian Lodge ot Instruction . No . 27 . —This Lodge hold its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maid well ' s , tho Hercules , Lcadenhall-street , on Thursday evening last , 17 th February , at 7 . 30 . Present —Bros . Brient W . M ., Ellis S . W ., Hill J . W ., Salmonese S . D ., Hollands J . D ., Maidwell I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec ., and Austin P . M . Preceptor . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . T . Jennings being tho

candidate . The 1 st section of the 3 rd lectuvo was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was then resumed to the 2 nd degree and tho 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture were worked by the W . M ., and the 3 rd section by Bro . Horsley , assisted by tho brethren . All Masonic business being ended , tho Lodgo was closed iu ancient form . The fifteen sections will bo worked in this

Lodgo next Thursday evening ( 21 th February ) at 7 o'clock pre cisely . Bro . Musto P . M . will preside , Bro . Austin P . M . being S . W and Bro . Horslev J . W .

Strong Man Lodgo of Instruction , Ho . 45 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at tho Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , E . C , on Monday , 11 th February . Present—Bros . Stock W . M ., Hill S . W ., Lake J . W ., 1 'ilbeam S . D ., A . W . Cook J . D ., Todd

I . G ., Tolmie Dep . Preceptor , Halford Treas ., Killick Hon . Sec . The Lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Powell passed to the degree of F . C . The W . M . worked the 1 st section , aud Bro . Tolmie the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on Monday , 6 th March .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on the 15 th [ February , at 170 Buchanan-street . Glasgow . Present—Bros . George McDonald R . W . M ., J . Bannerrnan D . M ., Jas . Balentiue S . M ., Alex . McLeod S . W ., John Hanbridgo J . W . R . Richards Secretary , J . S . Amploford Treasurer , W . Kav S . D .. G . McDonald J . D ., W . McFarlano D . C , D . Rames Steward , B . Lew I . G ., A . Kay Tyler , and P . M . Bro . T . Stuart . Business—The case of a brother jv . at deceased was laid before tbe Lodge , ami as , be bad been

ill for thirteen months , tho funeral expenses were ordered to be paid , tho case of the widow to bo considered on a future occasion . £ 1 was also voted to relievo the temporary necessities of a brother . The Lodge was then raised to tho 2 nd degree , and Bros . G . W . Wheeler aud Abraham Abrahams was raised to tho F . C . degree . The Lodge was theu opened in the 3 rd degree , when the R . W . M . raised a brother to that sublime degree .

London Lodge , No . 108 . —Tho installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . Present—Bros . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B . W . M ., Sims S . W ., E . Do Rho Philipo J . W ., R . W . Stewart P . G . D . Treasurer , and P . M . ' s Le Maitre , F . Giles , Dudley Rolls , W . Jones , Snellgrove , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes wero confirmed .

Messrs . A . Collard and B . F . Cramer were duly initiated into the Order . Bro . Wright was passed to tho second degree . Bros . Hora-Edell and Holloway were raised to tho third degree . A board of In . stalled Masters was formed , and Bro . E . Do Rho Philipo , P . G . D . Kent , tho W . M . elect , was installed into tho chair by Bro . Hyde Pullen , in a manner that was a pleasure to listen to . The W . M . then

invested his officers : —Bro . Jefferson S . W ., Alphonso as J . W ., R . W . Stewart P . G . D . Treas . aud acting Hon . Sec . Green S . D ., Alphonso J . D ., Smith I . G ., Davidson D . C , and Gilchrist P . M . Tyler . Bro . R . W . Stewart proposed that a Past Master ' s jewel should bo presented to Bro . Hydo Pullen I . P . M . for tho valuable services rendered by him to tho Lodge during his year of office , and tho regard

and esteem he is held in . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to ono of those recherche banquets Bros . C . and A . Fainter are so successful in supplying . Tho W . M . proposed the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts . The toast of tho Grand Officers could not havo found a more able and eloquent exponent than Bro . J . Philbrick P . G . D ., Q . C . Bro . Hyde Pullen then said he

had to propose a toast ho was sure would be acceptable to the brethren , and that was the W . M ., ho had known him from infancy , and folt proud to havo had tho pleasure of installing him . Bro . Philipo was well calculated to fill the chair , ho was not now to Freemasonry , holding , as he does , Provincial Grand Honours . ( Cheers . ) Tho VV . M . said ho was fully impressed with the kind words of Bro .

Pullen , and so long as he had the co-operation of the officers of the Lodge and the brethren , it would lose none of its prestige . Bro . Cramer returned . thanks for the toast of the Newly Initiated . Bro . F . Binckes P . G . S . returned thanks , in his usual fluent manner , for the Visitors , who wero Bros J . Philbrick P . G . D ., Q . C , G . Cordwell P . G . R . Middlesex , Dr . Ramsay P . M . 259 , H . King 72 , W . H . Ransford 795 , Fletcher 1216 , W . R . Pullen 175 , Snolgrovo 12 , Lawson 144 , Heald

1365 , Shand 1507 and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The W . M . in proposing tho Past Masters , mentioned their qualities . They required no eulogium on his part , so he would merely connect with the toast the name of Bro . Hyde Pullen , whom it was only to know to respect . The toast having been duly honoured , that of the Treasurer was given , also that of the Wardens and Officers , and tho Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable evening . Bros . Snelgrovo , Cramer and Heald contributed to tho harmony .

Peace Lodge , No . 149 , West Yorkshire . —This Lodge held its regular meeting ou Saturday , tho 12 th of February , at 6 o ' clock , p . m ., in tho Masonic Rooms , Meltham . Present—Bros . Charles Rayner W . M ., Mhirod Earnsliaw S . W ., David Cairns J . W ., C H . Rodfcru P . M . Secretary , Daniel Wood P . M . Treasurer , H . W . Wrigloy as S . D ., John Ellis as J . D ., Wm . Sugg l . G ., Henry Buckley

Tyler Past Masters Bros . Geo . Heywood , Thomas Allen Haigh P . P . G . D ., Wm . Haigh , Wm . Myers , aud several other brethren . Tho minutes of last Lodgo meeting wero read and confirmed , when tho W . M . rose and said : — " Brethren : Having been placed in tho position which I havo now the honour of occupying in this Lodgo , it falls to my lot , this evening , to havo to discharge a very pleasant duty , and

although I feel very conscious of my inability to do that justice to it which it so much dcrsorves , yet I feel sure that you will all agree with mo when I say that no brother could help but experience great pleasure and feel very proud of having tho privilege of discharging such a duty . Tho duty to which I refer , brethren , is that of having , on behalf of tho Lodgo , to present to Bro 0 . II . Redfearn P . M .

a Past Master s Jewel , as a token of esteem and regard for tho long , faithful and valuable services ho has rendered to the Lodge , and as a mark of tho high estimation in which ho is held by tho brethren . You are all aware , from the minutes which have just been read and con . firmed , that , at our last Lodgo meeting , a resolution was passed to present him with this jewel , and I can assure you , brethren , that in

the passing of that resolution a spontaneous unanimity was displayed such as is seldom to be met with anywhere ; and I must also say that in making the proposition Bro . P . M . Wood , with his usual tact , very accurately gauged the feelings of the brethren on the subject , as did also Bro . P . M . Doctor Haigh , when he so promptly seconded the proposition . The jewel has now been purchased , and au inscription

engraved upon it , which I will read to you : — ' Presented bv the Lodgo of "Peace , 149 , to Bro . C . H . Redfearn P . M ., for faithful services . February 1876 . ' That is the inscription , brethren , and here is tho jewel , which I shall now have very great pleasure in presenting to Bro . Redfearn , if he will kindly step forward . " Bro . F . A 1 . Redfearn , then advanced to the pedestal , and the W . M ., in a very impressive

manner , addressed him as follows : — " Bro . P . M . Redfearn , by referring to the books , I find that you havo now been a member of this Lodgo for 18 years , you have been a P . M . of the Lodgo 15 years , yon havo acted as Secretary of the Lodge 10 years . During the time that yon have been a member of tho Lodge you havo acted as purveyor for a

great number of year .- ; , in addition to performing your duties as Sec . 1 believe that at a very early period of your Masonic career you embraced the opportunity of making yourself thoroughly acquainted with tho ceremonies ; and I also believe that for the last teu or twelve years each succeeding new W . M . who has passed through this chair has been more or less indebted to yon for the Continued c « page 1 J ,