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Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 9 th of April , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . William George Flanagan W . M ., Jno . Early Danks S . W ., Wm . Ferguson J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , J . T . Stransom Treasurer , E . J . Blackwell S . D ., Richard Dowsett , J . D ., W . Hickie Organist , Thomas Newman D . C , W . W . Ridley and J . H . Hawkes

Stewards , C . R . Honey I . G ., W . Homroings Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . Welch I . P . M ., Margrett . Members—Broa . Prickett , Tegg , Hunt , Pulley , Bailey , Ravensoroft , Rhind . Visitors—Bros . R . Bradley P . M . 414 Prov . G . Seo . Berks and Bucks , Higgs 414 , C Stephens J . W . 414 Prov . G . Treasurer Berks and Bucks , Butler 411 , Hawkes 414 , Williams 1399 . The Lodge having been opened in the first degree ,

the minntes of the last regular Lodge were read and confirmed , tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree . Bro . Ravensoroft having given satisfactory proof of hia efficiency , was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Ravensoroft waa raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the interesting ceremony being performed in a most correct and impressive manner , the effect of which was

considerably heightened by the introduction of vocal and instrumental music by Bro . Hickie the Organist of the Lodge . The Locige was resumed in the second degree and closed down to the first degree . The Secretai * y then read a letter from the Prov . G . Sec . enclosing an address from the M . G . Lodge of Hungary , which Bad been sent to him by the Grand Sec of England , setting forth the

dire calamity which had happened to many thousand Hungarians , at Szegedin , and to a great number of members of the Craft . An interesting discussion took place , whioh resulted in a voto of two guineas from the Lodge funds towards tho relief of our foreign brethren . The W . M . called the attention of the members to a case of diatresa , in which a member of the Lodge and P . M . had been reduced

to a state of poverty through legal proceedings , and gave notice of motion "that the sum . of ten guineas from the funds of the Lodge be applied to tho relief of the brother . " The Secretary called attention to the paucity of attendance of members of the Craft at tho funeral of the late Bro . Dr . Woodhouse P . P . D . G . M . of the Province , which he

thought arose from tho want of notice by the Lodge of Union , No . 414 , of which the late venerable brother was an hon . member . The l . G . announced that the opening of St . Bartholomew's Church would take place on the 30 th inst ., and hoped he should seo many of the brethren there . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed according to ancient form .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday . Present—Bros J . S . Cumberland W . M ., T . B . Whytehead I . P . M ., C . G . Padel S . W ., J . T . Seller J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treas ., J . Kay Sec , T . Humphreys Assist .

Sec , M . Millington S . D ., T . D . Smith J . D ., G . Simpson M . C , H . Jackson as I . G ., P . Pearson Tyler , together with several other brethren and visitors . The work of the evening consisted of the ceremonies of passing Bros . Huslam aud Atkinson to the second degree , after which the following presentations were made to the Lodge : —Three Masonio works from the Library Committee of the

G . Lodge of Pennsylvania ; Illuminated vote of thanks from the Mary Commandery of Knight Templars , Philadelphia , for the hospitality and attention shown to their Pilgrims when in York last yoar ; four beautifully framed water-colour drawings of the four ancient Gateways or Bars of the City of York , from Bros W . P . Husband , J . Marshall and A . T . B . Turner ; Plate of the Arms of the Grand Lodgo of England , from Bro . W . J . Hnghan ; Hughan ' s Masonic

Register , and photographic groups of the Mary Commandery Pilgrims from Bro . T . B . Whytehead . After the close of the Lodge a very harmonious evening was spent , tho Loyal aud Masonic toasts being duly honoured , and Health and Bon Voyage drank to Bro . J . Haslam , who is proceeding to Sonth Australia , where he has received a government appointment . Tho proceedings were enlivened by the part singing of Bros . Cumberland , Lee , Humphries and other members of the Ledge Glee Club , accompanied by Bro . C G . Padol .

Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . —Held its regular meeting on Tnesday [ the 1 st instant at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , under the able presidency of Bro . A . H . Trewinnard , who was efficiently supported by Bros . H . P . Isaac S . W ., S . Hawkins J . W ., Crosbie Treasurer , C K . Killick sen . P . M . Secretary , A . W . Fenner S . D ., H . Hall J . D ., Burtle I . G ., Opperman W . S ., Western D . C , Thompson

A . D . C , Steedman Tyler ; and a good attendance of members , ineluding C . K . Killick jun . I . P . M . The following were Visiting Brethren—W . B . Kidder P . M . Fortitude and Old Cumberland No . 12 , R . 0 . Read P . M . Jordan 201 , and F . R . Callow Strong Man 45 . Lodge being opened in ancient form , tho minutes wero read , and duly confirmed . Lodge was opened up , and Bros . Stanbrook and

Pummell gave proofs of their efficiency , were entrusted , and in due course raised to tho sublime degree , in a very impressive manner . The ballot waa taken for the admission of Mr . William Williams ; it proved unanimous ; that gentleman being in waiting , was duly initiated . The following routine business was then transacted . Bro . Secretary read the Bye-laws ( according to tho Book of

Constitutions ) . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year , which proved unanimous in favour of the S . W . Bro . H . P . Isaac , who received the congratulations of tho brethren . Bro . Crosbie was re-elected Treasurer , for which he returned thanks . Bro . Steedman waa reappointed Tyler by show of hands . The Auditors were then

appointed . All Masonio business being ended , tho brethren adjourned to a plain supper . The Loyal toasts were given , and duly honoured . Bro . I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . Nothing gave him greater pleasure , as , from the known ability of the W . M ., a great deal of trouble was saved the I . P . M . He trusted every brother who might be elevated to that high position would carefully

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imitate the present W . M ., and ho called upon the brethren to do honour to tho toast . The W . M . said he hoped he shonld always be found working for the best interests of the Lodge , and for the welfare of the brethren , in the futnre as in the past . In proposing the health of tho initiate , the W . M . remarked that Bro . Williams was a gentleman who had been well recommended , and he trusted he

would soon become an honour to the Craft . After this compliment had been acknowledged , the Visitors' toast was given ; in proposing it the W . M . observed they had been generally honoured with Visitors ; on this occasion they had very distinguished ones , and as W . M . he felt proud at receiving them in the Kingsland Lodge . Ho called upon the brethren to do the toast full honour . In responding ,

Bro . Kidder congratulated the W . M . on his excellent working ; he trusted the brethren who should succeed to the honours of the chair would carefully imitate Bro . Trewinnard ; he thanked the brethren for tho kind and hospitable manner in whioh he had been received . Bro . P . M . Read followed ; he fully endorsed all that Bro . Kidder had said . Bro . Callow 'returned his thanks for the very kind reception

accorded him ; he was but a young Mason , yet he was proud to say he had spent many happy evenings amongst members of the Craffc . The I . P . M ., the W . M . elect , and the Officers' toasts were severally given , and tho Tyler brought a very pleasant evening to a close . Bros . P . M . Killick jun ., Read , and Opperman contributed to the evening's enjoyment by some excellent singing ; Bro . Isaac gave a reading from Othello , and Bro . Hawkins a comio recitation , " Daniel v . Dishcloufc . "

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . — On Tuesday , 8 th inst ., at the Bedford Hotel , Sonthampton-buildings . Present—Bros . T . B . Dodson W . M ., J . Soper S . W ., Sandle J . W ., Dickins Sec , Low S . D ., Gruggen J . D ., Hallam LG . ; Bingemann P . M . Preceptor , Jackson , Todd , Cornu , Sanders , J . H . Dodson , Bond , H . Soper . The Lodge was opened to ihe third degree , and the

ceremony of installation rehearsed ; Bro . Abell invested the Officers . The ceremony of passing was afterwards rehearsed by Bro . Abell , Bro . Sanders candidate . The first section of the lecturo was worked by Bro . Dickins . Bro . J . Soper was elected W . M . for Tuesday , 22 nd April . The Lodge having decided to adjourn over the Easter

holidays , a vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . T . B . Dodson for his working of the installation ceremony ; and honorary membership was also conferred upon him . The Lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned to Tuesday , 22 nd April .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —A meeting of the brethren of this Lodgo was held at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday last . Present—Bros . P . J . A . Powell W . M ., J . Millington S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Hallam S . D ., Mullord J . D ., H . Hall LG . ; also Bros . Mackie , Garrod , Phillips , Ross . Williams , Weigo , Hirst , Stock , R . H . Halford .

All formalities having been complied with , Bro . Garrod gave sufficient proofs of his proficiency to warrant his being entrusted , which waa done , and the Lodgo advanced . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Garrod being tho candidate . Bro . Garrod gave the lecturo on the tracing board . Bro . Pearcy worked the first ,

second and third sections of the lectnre , assisted by the Brethren , after which Lodgo was resumed . Bro . Millington was elected W . M . for this ( Saturday ) evening . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at this Lodge of Instruction next Saturday evening , under the ablo presidency of Bro . Pearcy the Preceptor , W . M . of United Strength Lodge , No . 228 .

La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . — A meeting was held on Wednesday , at tho Green Dragon , 2 Maddox-street W . Present—Bros . G . Cundy W . M ., L . Langdon S . W ., E . Child J . W ., C Davis Treas ., J . Hurdell Sec , A . Ginger S . D ., Russ J . D ., F . Green sen . LG . ; P . M . 's Bros . E . Farwig , E . Baber , and several members . Tbe first section was worked . The initiation

ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . C Smith candidate ; also the ceremony of passing , Bro . J . Hemming candidate . Lodge resumed , and tho second section was worked . Tho Fifteen Sections will bo worked on Wednesday , 30 th April , when Bro . John Hurdell l . G . 1348 , Hon . Sec of the Lodge of Instruction , will preside . Lodgo will be opened at seven p . m .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , the Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , 15 th April 1879 . Present—Bros . Worsley W . M ., Smith S . W ., Johnson J . W ., Roberts S . D ., Barker J . D ., Pavitt , I . G ., Musto P . M . Preceptor ; Broa . Andrews , Spencer , Sadler , Ellis , and others . The Lodge was opened in due form with prayer . The minntes of tho previous Lodge meeting wero

read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in tbo second degree and the candidate having answered tho necessary questions and being entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the third , and tho ceremony of raising worked by the W . M . The Lodge was then closed down , and the discussion on the Bye-laws was resumed . It was resolved that they be printed and distributed among the members of the Lodge . It was proposed by tho W . M ., seconded by Bro . J . W ., and carried

unanimously , that Bro . Smith the S . W . be W . M . for tho ensuing week . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed in duo form with prayer , and adjourned to Tuesday next . We perceive by the Bye-laws that on the fourth Tuesday in each month sections only will be worked , by members of the Lodge , and questions put from the Chair , as when the fifteen sections aro worked . This must he a boon to members afc the East End .