Notices Of Meetings.

was given by the W . M . "That the usual summer Festival take place in the month of July , and that ladies be invited , " which was earned . In addition to the officers of the Lodge , Bros . Kent P . M ., Sergeant , Scard , Prendarleith and McLean were elected on the Committee . A sum of 10 guineas was voted , on Bro . Ferguson's List , for the Girls School , and £ 10 , on the List of Bro . F . Kent P . M ., for tho Royal

Masonic Benevolent Institution . Tho W . M . was nominated , for approval of Grand Lodge , as Steward , on the occasion of the Installation of H . R . H the Prince of Wales . The Lodge was then closed , nntil October , and the brethren ( 97 in number ) sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith . The W . M ., in eloquent terms , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic

toasts , that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . beinsr received with acclamation ; these were duly honoured . The W . M . was characterised as a good Avorking Mason , and one who was Avorthy to occupy tho chair . The harmony of the evening was well sustained , and the brethren separated . The visitors were Bros . J . Boyd P . G . P ., Gardener W . M . 1381 , Tncker J . W . 435 , Cramp 618 , Parry 49 , Walls 141 , Minns W . M . 811 , Koch W . M . 838 and 1421 .

Lodge Of Justice , No . 147 . —A meeting of this Lodge Avas held on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . There were present Bros . J . Roper W . M ., Andrews P . M . S . W ., Speight J . W ., Church S . D ., Waterman J . D ., Partington I . G ., Bros . Wyab , Freeman , Blyton , Skelton , Clarke , and several other brethren . Past Masters G . Bolton , G . Chapman , Batt , and C . G . Dilley . The

Lodge Avas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . G . Chapman , which was favourable . The Lodge was opened in 2 nd degree , and Bro . Wyatt having answered the usual questions , retired . The Lodge was opened in 3 rd degree , and Bro . Wyatt was raised . The Lodge resumed in 1 st degree , and

Bro . Freeman proved his proficiency in that degree and retired . The Lodge being resumed in 2 nd degree , Bro . Freeman was passed to tho F . C . degree . The Lodge was resumed in 1 st degree , and Mr . G . Chapman was initiated into Freemasonry . The Lodge Avas then closed , and adjourned till the second Wednesday in April .

Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —Bro . John Hortb Ross W . M ., presided at a meeting of this Lodge , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . G . The Wardens , Bros . J . D . Barnett and D . Posener , P . M . ' s Saul Solomon , Bloomfield , Gluckstein and Gottheil , as well as a goodly number of members , were present . The principle business before tho meeting consisted in passing Bro . George Downing to the second degree , and of initiating Messrs .

Rowley and Jumper . Both ceremonies were exceedingly well performed by the W . M ., of whom the Lodge has every reason to bo proud . His genial temperament secures him faithful friendshi p , whilst the intelligence with which his various duties are performed , creates lively admiration . Bro . Constable , thel . P . M ., in nominating the W . M . to serve as one of the SteAvards at the comino- Installation

of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , said he thought that any honour accruing to the Lodge should be vested in tho W . M . during his tenure of office , more especially Avhen a W . M . such as Bro . Ross presides , who , in every respect , merits the greatest consideration at their hands . There Avere only two visitors , namely , Bro . W . F . Papprill 180 , and Bro . Jacob Norton , of Boston , U . S . That talented

Brother , Avhose writings on Masonic subjects are well known and appreciated on both sides of tho Atlantic , received quite an ovation . There were some members in tho Lod ge who had known him in former years , for Bro . Norton had been a resident in London , and great pleasure was expressed at the re-union . Bro . Bilby , the much respected Organist , who is very rarely seen at the banquet table

stayed on this occasion to partake of refreshment , and Past Master Solomon embraced tho opportunity to compliment that Brother upon his musical talents , and to thank him , in the name of the brethren , for the important services ho is always ready to render the Lodge . Bro . Bilby had also shown that evening that he was an accomplished vocalist , Bro . Solomon therefore hoped to have tho pleasure of Bro .

Bilby s society with greater frequency . During the evening it was incidentally mentioned that a report appeared in tho Standard of the 15 th inst ., informing the readers that Bro . Headon , W . M . of the Great City Lodge , had collected £ 170 on behalf of the Masonic Girls' School , for Avhich Institution he is about to stand Steward . This is cheering news , and Bro . Headon deserves . hearty applause for his efforts in the cause of charity . It is also extremely

gratifying to announce that Bro . Constable I . P . M . has on his List for the same Institution no less a sum than £ 227 , the whole of which has been placed in a deposit bank . This amount has been collected entirely by personal solicitations , and has nothing to do with the monies accumulating from the sale of his Is tickets . If there are a few more such hardworking SteAvards , the coming Festival cannot fail to be a success .

Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 . —This prosperous Lodge , which is now approaching tho ripe age of fifty years , held its Installation gathering on Monday , tho 15 th instant , at the Chequers Hall , TJxbridge , Avhen the members mustered in strength , and were ably supported by the brethren of the Province of Middlesex and a host of Masonic friends . The duties of the Lodare , which were of

an exceptionally heavy character , were ably carried out nnder the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Swallow , who was Avell supported by his various officers . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . The W . M . then initiated two gentlemen into the Order . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and

Bros . Clayden and Meadows were passed to the degree of F . C . Tho Lodge was then opened in the 3 rd decree , and Bros . Gee , Hoepfner , Wells and Moxtcd were raised . The W . M . elect was then introduced , and a board of Installed Masters being formed , Brother E . Cornelius Woodward S . W . was duly installed in the Chair of K . S ., the whole of the ceremonies being conducted by'Brother Swallow , in a

Notices Of Meetings.

most effective and satisfactory manner , the delivery of the various addresses calling forth the repeated plaudits of the brethren assembled . Bro . Coulton sen . acted as D . C . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follow : —Davis S . W ., Swallow J . W ., Colman Treasurer , W . Coombes P . M . Past Prov . G . S . B . Secretary , Holliday S . D ., Webb J . D ., Hawkins I . G ., W . Smith P . M . Director of

Ceremonies , Longstaff Tyler . The newly elected W . M . soon gave the members of his Lodge an intimation that he meant the duties of his office should be energetically carried out , and was very happy in the few remarks ho made to each brother ho selected for office . The Lodge was then resumed iu 1 st degree , and Messrs . Allen and Wallia were initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Woodward , who conducted the

ceremony in a perfect manner . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho Town Hall , where a banquet was provided . Tho heavy duties of tho day , however , had somewhat curtailed the time , and the usual toasts , loyal and Masonic , were somewhat hurriedly got through . Amongst tho brethren assembled we noticed Bros . Laxton W . M . 1238 S . G . D . Middlesex , T . H . Pdsford W . M . 1158 , A . Bun-ell W . M . 1446 , W . H . Green 1310 P . G . D . C . Middlesex ,

C . A . Cottebmne P . G . P ., T . R . Gibson 1446 , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 , Morroll P . M . Ill , W . Jones P . M . 765 , T . W . Allen P . M ., Frederick Binckes P . M . G . S . Secretary of the Boys' School , Rosenthal P . S . W . Middlesex , Rev . Bro . Holden , & c . The brethren were entertained during the banquet by the enlivening strains of an excellent band , conducted by Bro . C . Folkey . The visitors were greatly pleased , and expressed themselves highly gratified at the manner in which tho various officers of the Lodge exerted themselves to look after their comforts .

Lodge of Monteflore , No . 1017 . —A numerous assemblage of the members of this Lodge met on the 10 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . J . Grunbaura W . M ., J . Blum S . W ., J . Lazarus P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Gulliford S . D ., Albu J . D ., Ring I . G . ; and P . M . 's S . V . Abraham , De Solla I . P . M ., and Pollitzor , & c . The Lodge was opened ,

and tho minutes were confirmed . Bros . Russo Dranberg , M . Levy , Hand and Zappert were raised to the 3 rd degree ; Bro . Proust waa passed to the 2 nd degree ; Messrs . Morritz Levy and Henry Keppa were initiated . The Lodge was then closed , and an excellent banquet followed . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and routine toasts . He also provided a delightful concert . Miss Amanda Holmborg , a Swedish cantatrice , sang a song , composed by Bro . Wilhelm Ganz

P . G . O ., charmingly ; HQIT Warrcnrath , a very excellent tenor , Mr . Moss and Bro . S . Webb , of the Royal Italian Opera ; also Bro . Van Biene , the celebrated violoncello . Bro . M . Do Solla conducted the musical arrangements , and Miss De Solla accompanied on the piano . Altogether a very harmonious evening was passed . The visitors were Bros . L . Alexander P . M . 188 , llogan P . M . 205 , J . Constable P . M . 185 , Lnmley , No . 1 , May , Lyons 1227 , B . Woolf 177 , J . Norton ( America ) , & c .

Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —An emergency meeting of the above Lodge , was held on the 11 th inst ., at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , Jamaica Road , Bermondsey . There were present Bros . C . Doakin W . M ., J . Ruse S . W ., J . A . Smith J . W ., F . II . Ebsworth P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . G . P . ( Middlesex ) Secretary , W .

Batchelor S . D ., W . T . Lover J . D ., F . Garbott I . G ., J . Stock M . C ., G . J . Grace , J . II . Harmsworth , A . Goodman , and J . Wootton Past Masters . The Lodge Avas opened , and Mr . J . L . Bell Avas initiated into tho Order . It was then unanimously carried that the Lodge bo removed to the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren separated , there being no banquet .

Golden Exile Lodge , No . 1261 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air Street , Regent Street , on Tuesday last . There were present Bros . W . Wellen Smith W . M ., Williams S . W ., A . Torkington J . W ., F . Bigg P . M . Treasurer , J . Harris P . M . Secretary , P . Godfrey S . D ., Lougley J . D ., T . Millington I . G ., Dr . Cross M . D ., P . M ., Bros . Levy , Curtiss , James and several

other brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous Lodge were road and confirmed . A ballot waa taken for Mr . W . Emden , which proved in his favour . Mr . Emden and Mr . G . J . Simpson , who bad been balloted for on the previous Lodgo night , Avere then initiated into Freemasonry as E . A . P . M . The

Lodge was opened in 2 nd degree , and Bros . Levy aud Curtiss having proved their proficiency in this degree , were intrusted and retired , and the Lodge having been opened in the 3 rd degree , these brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s . The Lodge waa resumed in 1 st degree , and there being no other business , was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to Banquet .

The St . John of Wapping Lodge , No- 1306 .-A meeting of this prosperous Lodge was hold on Wednesday , 10 th March , at tho Sun Tavern and Hotel , High Street , Wapping , under the presidency of Bro . William Beck W . M ., assisted by Bros . Maud S . W ., Jackson J . W ., Pallett S . D ., Poore J . D ., Bonto I . G . ; there wore also present Bros . W . Mann P . M . and Treasurer , Bro . Dawson P . M .,

Bros . Fortescue , Boon , Eae , Leftly , AVillofs , Williams , Townsond , Tinimins , McDougal , R . Hayward , & c . Visitors—Bros . Moss and J . Hay ward . The business transacted was raising Bro . Wells , passing Bros . Tyer , Veal , Roberts and B . J . Wheeler , and initiating Messrs . Graham , Wood , Cox , and J . M . Wheeler ; the long- and arduous work being very ably pet formed by the W . M . This being tho night of

election of W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . William Mann P . M ., tho founder of the Lodge , after a lapse of 5 years , was re-elected W . M . by a large majority . A £ 10 10 s jewel was voted to Bio . William Beck , the retiring W . M ., for the very able and courteous manner ho had presided over the Lodge fur tho last twelve months . The Lodge was then closed , aud tho brethren adjourned to a banquet , where the usual toasts were given , and an agreeable evening passed .