Notices Of Meetings.

of the rites , Lodge was closed in form , and the brethren and visitors partook of a light supper , provided in excellent style by Messrs . Bitter and Clifford , and ou tbe removal of the cloth , the customary Loyal and Craft toasts were honoured , the W . M . alluding in a few happily-chosen sentences to the valuable services rendered to the Craft by the Mo ' st Wor . G . Master and other Officers . Bro . T . Smith P . M ., in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , alluded in felicitous terms to the admirable manner in which the ceremonies of

the evening had been performed , and to the proud position which the United Mariners continued to hold amongst the Lodges of the metropolis . They had received ample evidence of the interest which Bro . Crossley took in tbe welfare of the Lodge , and they might rest assured that under bis reign the interests of the United Mariners would be amply sustained . The W . M ., iu acknowledging the

comp liment , thanked the brethren for the kindness -which they at all times extended to him , and promised continued assiduity in promoting all that could in any way conduce to the prosperity of the United Mariners Lodge . In turn he gave the health of the Initiate , a toast whioh was always well received in this Lodge . They were ever pleased to welcome good and worthy men amongst

them , and he could assure Bro . Morgan , who had just stepped over the threshold of Masonry , that he had as yet only gained a preliminary glimpse of the beauty and sublimity of those grand principles which guided and actuated the brethren of the mystic tie . He would not now dilate further upon the teachings of Freemasonry , Bro . Morgan had seen a little of them , and no doubt he would

lay to heart what he had seen , and improve by it . Bro . Morgan replied , in a few well-chosen sentences expressing his sense of the honour conferred upon him by admitting him as a member of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity , and the hope that he might become an apt student of the sublime art . The next toast from the chair was that of the Visitors , whioh the W . M .

said always afforded him especial pleasure to propose ; he only wished they had more visitors on this occasion . He was gratified to see amongst them Bro . Herzog , a brother from the other side of the Atlantic whose name he WODId associate with the toasfc . Bro . Herzo <* in his response , expressed the gratification it had afforded him to visit an English Lodge . The working of the W . M . and his Officers

was equal to anything he had ever seen . It was thirteen or fourteen years since he bad visited a Lodge working in the English language , for since he left the United States , he had visited only German Lodges , which were uot similar in their working to those in England or America . He hoped the United Mariners would continue to flourish , and that the hearty fraternal feeling he had witnessed

amongst the brethren would ever subsist to an increasing degree , In response to the toast of the Past Masters , cordially given by the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Driscoll , Honorary Secretary , congratulated the brethren upon the perfect spirit of harmony which pervaded the Lodge , and upon their united and earnest efforts in the cause of Masonio Charity . Individually , he was proud of occupying the

position he filled in his mother Lodge , and of ranking among its Past Masters . He thanked them heartily for their kindness on this and on all occasions , and he hoped always to deserve the title they had been pleased to confer upon him , as being the " Father" of the Lodge . The W . M . then gave the health of the Officers of the Lodge , acknowledging briefly but sincerely the valuable assistance they at all times accorded to bim in the discharge of his onerous

duties . Bro . Gladwell P . M ., who had officiated as S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of that Officer , and Bro . Lefeaux , who had acted as substitute for the J . W ., severally responded , and the Treasurer , Bro . Joseph Hurling P . M . added a few words in reply to the toasfc , iu which he said , notwithstanding the praiseworthy efforts of the United Mariners in the cause of Masonic Charity , their finances were in a healthy condition , and the balance they had still in hand gave evidence of the admirable manner in which their excellent W . M .

managed the affairs of his Lodge . He trusted this happy condition of things might continue , and that the United Mariners might always work together harmoniously , as they had done in the past . They were a happy , contented brotherhood , and everything augured well

for the continued prosperity of the Lodge . The Tyler ( Bro . C L . Eeinhardt ) o ' osed the official list of toasts , and the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony , several capital songs being interspersed with recitations , that by Bro . Driscoll P . M ., " The Crew of the Nancy Bell , " being especially well received .

• Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —At the weoting on Monday , 15 th instant , at the Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge . Bros . Taplin W . M ., Cotton S . W ,, Brown J . W ., Rowles S . D ., Poolo Jru -, Garrard LG ., Brooks Secretary , Duffin Tyler . Lodge was ° pcued , and tho minutes read , confirmed , and signed . The ceremony

01 initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . Bro . Bailey was elected a member and Bro . Cotton S . W . elected to fill the chair at n ext meeting . It was unanimously decided to alter the night during he summer from Monday to Wednesday , after the next meeting . J fdgo was closed according to ancient custom , and adjourned until HM 22 nd inst .

• u *? lted Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — £ t the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , 12 th inst . ? ros . H . M . Williams W . M ., H . Goodwin S . W ., R . Poore J . W ., C . H . fillips S . D ., J . Bate J . D ., F . Thurston I . G ., James Stevens P . M . £° - Preceptor , John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , E . Francis , II . J . - _ , P ' and others . Lodsre was ODened in first and second dearees .

•• tin T n v < v * W'lr cerera ° ny of passing was ably rehearsed , the W . M . Bro . him ve ' acted in thafc ca P ac ! fcy for tlie nrsfc t ! me > acquitting sec i 1 most creditably . Bro . J . Bate delivered the charge in the a ati ° f f . ° > a novelty in instruction working , which gave groat aivel ao , ° . n- - ^ e second section in the second degree was improstiuie ^ ' ' ^ ky Bro . Stevens Preceptor , who also , at " questioti > gave several explanations iu respect of tho ceremony which

had been previously rehearsed . Lodgo was closed to the first degree , when Bro . H . Goodwin was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was recorded in favour of Bro . WiUiims , for hia excellent work of the evening . Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated .

Camden Lodge , No . 704 . —On Tuesday eveniug last a re . gular meeting of the members of this Lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , under the presidency of Bro . William Frederick Rogers , the Worshipful Master , when there was a large attendance , tbe occasion being the annual election of Officers for the ensuing year , and the transaction of other important business . The

W . M . was supported by Bros . F . Earnshaw S . W ., N . Goodohild J . W ., Edward William Young P . M . Secretary , George Butler Treasurer , M . Blank S . D ., Frederick Snee J . D ., Frederick Trinder M . C , E . Lister I . G ., Charles Pocklington P . M ., J . N . Frost P . M ., Walter H . Hehl , Henry Howse , George Saunders , A . Dorvell , G . F . Challis , B . F . Bukoke , J . J . Barrett , W . C . GleadallJ . BnrdonEdward Sayers ,

, , T . A . Durrant , R . J . Steggles , J . Very Tyler , and many others . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . Godfried J . Gibson D . C . 1531 , W . C . Schubert Trinity College , Burcham Cooper J . D . 1411 , John A .. Taylor I . G . 1441 , J . E . Shaw 1411 , A . Perry Secretary 1695 , and Richard Wri ght 733 . Lodgo was opened soon after four o'clock , in accordance with custom , when , after the confirmation of the minutes of the

last Lodge meeting , Lodge waa advanced , and Bros . Rintoul and Iyanore were raised to the sublime degree by the retiring W . M . and his Officers , the impressive ceremony being admirably conducted . Lodge having been lowered , Bros . Vincent and Hill , safcisfao . torily answered the interrogatories , were entrusted , aud were aubae . quently passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , this ceremony being

also perfectly carried out . The other business on the agenda ineluded the initiation of Mr . John Marioni , ballotted for in January last ; ballotfcing for and initiation of Mr . Harry Rose , of Albany . street , Regent's Park , proposed by Bro . Eyera , and seconded by Bro . E . W . Young P . M . Secretary ; the appointment of a Trustee to the Benevolent Fund , in the place of the late Bro . Med way P . M . ; and

the passing of a motion by the Worshipful Master , that the sum of eight guineas be voted to a late member of the Lodge , who was in very straitened circumstances . The appointment of Officers was then proceeded with , and the choice of the brethren fell unanimously upon the respected Junior Warden of the Lodge , Bro . N . Goodchild , as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . George Bufcler was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Very as Tyler . An

Audit Committee was also appointed . At the conclusion of a rather formidable agenda , the brethren partook of a recherchi banquet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , who gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts in eloquent terms , and they were most cordially received by the brethren . The customary speeches followed , and amidst an abundance of instrumental and vocal music , the evening was spent in the utmost harmony and fraternal enjoyment .

Panmure Lodge, No. 720.

PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W ., on Monday , the 15 th instant , and was well attended , there being present , amongst others , Bros . William Gunner W . M ., G . Allen as S . W . ( the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . Lambert , being present , but greatly indisposed ) , J . Laird as J . W ,, Everest S . D ., Barton J . D ., Ash M . C ; Past Masters James Stevens , D . Trusler , C . Pulman , Thomas Poore Sec , Payne , McKay , and

Mitchell ; Bros . Collier , Mulley , Treves , Jones , Hall , Lilley , Leonard , Smith , Marsh , & o . Visitors—Bros . R . Barham W . M . 144 , R . J . Taylor P . M . 144 , R . Williamson 1257 , J . Archer 1426 , W . Medwin 1613 , and Thomas Tyler . The Lodge having been opened and minutes read , the installation of Bro . Lambert was at once proceeded with , that worthy brother having attended at considerable sacrifice

of comfort , consequent on severe illness , and being unable to remain in Lodge for any length of time . Bro . Thomas Poore P . M . officiated as Installing Master , and placed Bro . Lambert in the chair of K . S . The newly installed Master was then compelled to retire , and left the Lodge , after salutes by the brethren , and sincere expressions of their sympathy . Bro . Gunner I . P . M . then invested the Officers , who

had been appointed by the W . M ., viz ., Bros . Everest S . W ., Barton J . W ., Trusler P . M . Treasurer , T . Poore P . M . Secretary , Laird S . D ., Treves J . D ., Aeh LG ., Leonard M . C , HaU W . S ., and Thomas Tyler . In the absence of the W . M ., the usual addresses were dispensed with . Bro . McKay P . M ., by the courtesy of the I . P . M ., then presided , and raised Bro . Marsh to the degree of Master Mason . Lodge was

closed to tho first degree , and the Auditors' report and balancesheet were received and adopted , the financial position of tho Lodge being in a very satisfactory condition . A distressed American brother , having perfectly satisfied the requirements , in respect of proof , of two of the Past Masters , was relieved by a ' small money vote , and the Lodge was then closed . The usual installation banquet was

postponed for the next meeting , but a medest repast had . been prepared by Bro . Lilley , which gave opportunity for refreshment and the clue carrying out of the customary toasts , and social greeting of the visitors and others . The illness of the Worshipful Master was referred to in terms of general regret , and earnest hopes wero

expressed for his speedy convalescence . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented by Bro . Poore P . M ., who presided , to the I . P . M ., Bro . Gunner . The evening passed agreeably , and was enlivened by soug and recitation until the hour for separation , wheu the Tyler ' s toasfc brought the harmonious proceedings to a close .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 860 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 16 th May . Bros . Wardell W . M ., Edwards S . W ., Boyce J . W ., Marsh S . D ., T . Clark J . D ., Corbie LG ., F . Can- Hou . Sec , Walliugtou P . M . Pre-