Notices Of Meetings.

John Tom Freeman P . P . G . S . Berks and Bucks W . M ., Edward Margrett W . M . elect S . W ., Arthur Welch J . W ., William P . Ivoy P . M . Secretary , John T . Stransom Treasurer , William Geo . Flanagan S . D .. W . Ferguson Steward acting J . D ., William Walford Ridley D . C . Thomas Newman Steward , J . Early Danks I . G ., William Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Hurley , Egginton , Brown , Weightman .

Hon . Members , Bros . Bnllev P . M ., Moxhay P . M . and Install in ? Master . Members—Bros . W . A . Hnkins , F . W . White , Honrv White , Thom-ia J . Cottrell , E . J . Blaekwoll , W . J . Brown , John Rose , E , J . Tabor , T . J . Pulley , J . Robinson , Lt .-Col . B . Heathcote , J . IT . Hawkos , W . E . Brvant , B . W . Hammett , & c Visitors—Bros . S . Bradley 414 , F . Davis 414 , W . Farr W . M .

1566 , Sovmonr Smith W . M . 742 , Alfred Wilkins St . Pauls , U . S . A .. W . Rhind 97 , S . Wheeler jun . 414 , Henry Ayres 414 , McDonald 820 , M . J . Withers 414 , R . Eve P . M . 723 , G . Botlov P . M . 414 , W . L . Nash 702 , J . A . Wild 96 , IT . C . Margrett 493 , A . W . Bezant 120 , J . Dow P . M . 694 , F . W . Albany 411 , Robert Bradley P . M . 414 , A . M . Yetts W . M . 414 , C . Stephens l . G . 414 , & o . This being the first meeting

after tho recess , an unusually large number of tho fraternity assembled to coin ( i-nUilite the new Master on his installation . The W . M . opened tho Lodgo in tho first degree ; the minutes of tho last regular Lodgo wero read and confirmed , tho ballot was taken for Mr . W . Hildor for initiation , who was declared to be duly elected ; the ballot was taken for Bro . Hammett , formerly of this Lodge , as a

joining member , and he was declared to be elected ; tho ballot was taken for Bro . E . J . Tabor , formerly of this Lodge , as a joining member , and ho was declared to bo elected ; the ballot was taken for Bro . T . J . Pulley 340 as a joining member , and he was declared to be elected . Mr . William Hilder was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . in a very correct and impressive manner . Tho Lodgo was

opened in the second degree . Tho W . M . previous to resigning his Gavel into the hands of Bro . Moxhay , Installing Master , begged to express his sincere thanks to his officers and the brethren generally for the kindness and courtesy ho had received during his year of office . He then retired from the chair , and introduced to the I . M . Bro . Margrett S . W ., who had been elected by tho members to fill the chair

for the ensuing year . Bro . Margrett , after replying to the usual questions in the affirmative , and having given his unqualified assent to the antient charges , as read by the Secretary , was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., amid the salutations of the Board of P . M . 's , the M . M . ' s , the F . C . ' s , and the E . A . ' s The addresses by the Installing Master were given most impressively , and with his usual correctness .

The appointment and investment of tho officers took place as follows : Bro . J . T . Freeman I . P . M ., A . Welch S . W ., W . G . Flanagan J . W ., Rev . C . R . Hone Chaplain , J . T . Stransone Treasurer , W . P . Ivey Secretary , J . Early Danks S . D ., W . Ferguson J . D ., R . Dowsett D . C , E . J . Blackwell , I . G ., T . Newman and W . W . Ridley Stewards . At the conclusion of the ceremony , tho W . M . proposed a vote of thanks

to the Installing Master . Bro . Early seconded , and it was carried by acclamation . The Installing Master replied , stating it was at all times a great pleasure to him to meet the brethren of 1101 , and it would afford him much pleasure to render any assistance when required . The W . M . proposed , as a joining member , Bro . William Rhind , of Engleiield ; . the I . P . M ., seconded . The I . P . M . proposed

Bro . L . W . Monle , formerly of this Lodge , as a joining member ; Bro . Tabor seconded . The labours of the evening being ended the Lodge was closed according to ancient form , amid the congratulations ancl hearty good wishes of the visitors , when the brethren retired for refreshment to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Bailey , to which about sixty sat down . The usual loyal and Masonic

toasts wero given and responded to . In reply to the toast of the M . W . G . M . and the Grand Officers , Bro . F . Binckes P . G . Steward and Secretary of the R . M . I . B . stated , That when the Craft had received what was intended to be a death blow to the fraternity , His Royal Highness stepped forward to fill up the gap that had been insidiously made ; consequently , the unparalleled meeting at tho Albert Hall Installation , and the unprecedented increase of members and Lodges

must convince the enemies of the Order that the light of Masonry is not to be put out by their craftiness . During the evening the W . M ., in the name of the Lodgo , presented Bro . Freeman I . P . M . with an elegant P . M . jewel as a complimentary reward for services rendered during his year of office , unanimously voted by tho Locige , which was felicitously acknowledged by the I . P . M . After spending a most agreeable evening the brethren separated .

Eclectic Lodge No . 1201 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . J . H . Watts W . M ., E . J . Harty S . W ., A . Taylor J . W ., J . Mander P . M . Treasurer , Watts P . M . Secretary , Saull S . D ., Barber J . D ., Pochin as I . G ., and several brethren . The

Lodge was opened aud the minutes were confirmed . The business consisted of raising two , and passing three brethren . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Barber J . D . for his valuable present to tho Lodge of a volume of the Sacred Law . This to be recorded on the minutes . The Lodgo was then closed .

Asaph Chapter , No . 1319 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held on Monday , 16 th inst ., at two o ' clock , at the Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s . inn-fields . Bro . E . Stanton occupied the chair as M . E . Z . J . AVeavor P . Z ., H . J . Read J . W ., A . Tinney S . E ., F . Burgess Treasurer , — Chamberlain P . S ., Wellarcl

2 nd assistant , Comps . A . Swanborough , Thomas , and Hanson . The Chapter was opened and the minutes of the former Convocation were read and confirmed . Bros . W . H . Stephenson ancl H . Cox were duly exalted into R . A . Masonry . The Chapter was then closed ancl the brethren separated . Companion T . A . Adams P . Z . was present as a visitor .

Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —This flourishing Lodgo met on Saturday , 14 th October , at the Kings Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Jas . Baxter Langley , Bro . J . W . Baldwin P . A . G . P . Middlesex ] presided . Bros . E . H . Thiellay

Notices Of Meetings.

P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W ., T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex J . W ., F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex Secretary , J . Mason P . G . S . Organist , T . Johnson D . C , W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Middle-sex P . M .. E . W . Devereux S . D ., S . Wolff J . D ., A . F . Loos T . G ., C . H . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson , G . S . Elliot , J . S . Sweasev , Ac . Tho Lodgo was noened , ancl the minutes wore confirmed . The hyp-laws wore read , and the

election for W . M . took place . Bro . E . H . Thiellay P . G . S . B . Middtowx boing selected to fill that office , H . A . Dubois P . G . S . D . Middlesex reelected Treasurer , J . Gilbert P . G . T . Middlesex ro-elected Tyler . Bros . E . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson and F . H . Harvey were elected auditors , and the audit committee were appointed to meet on tho 20 th January 1877 . Several notices of motion wero given respecting tho bye-laws . It was also proposed that twelve guineas bo voted

from the funds of tho Lodgo for a jewel , to be presented to Bro . Dr . J . Baxter Langley on his retirement from the chair . A sum of £ 10 was also voted for the Female Annuity Fund , to be presented in tho name of the Secretary of tho Lodge for the time being . Several candidates were proposed for admission . It was then arranged that a Lodgo of Emergency bo held on 9 th December , so that all the work could bo completed before the installation . The Lodge was then closed . The visitors were Bros . T . David P . P . G . S . B . Devon P . M . 39 , J . B . Shackleton S . W . 1524 , J . D . 1326 , G . Dore 376 , B . Meyer 1326 , H . Meyer l . G . 1524 , & c .

Chiltern Lodge , No . 1470 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Dunstable . Present—Bros . F . Howell W . M ., Haselgrovo S . W ., Randall J . W ., Saunders Secretary , Cobley Treasurer , Monk as S . D ., Sinkwell J . D ., Rev . 0 . B . Hirris Chaplain , Cutler as I . G ., Day Tyler ; Hopkins , Hayter , Gard , Beart , Crew , Ballans , & c . The Lodge was opened ,

and the ballot having been successfully taken for two gentlemen , Messrs . Hayter and Stevenson , ancl they being in attendance , were regularly initiated , in that careful manner which so eminently distinguishes the working of this Lodge . The charge was impressively delivered by the S . W . ( who is also a P . M . of No . 475 , Luton ) . The Locige was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refresh , monfe .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —The third installation meeting of this Lodge , which now numbers over 80 members , was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonvitle-road , Bro . J . J . Michael W . M . iu the chair , T . Williams S . W ., R . T . Kingham J . W ., Rose Treasurer , Tims P . M . Secretary , and a large number of brethren and visitors . The Lodge was opened , and

the minutes of March 16 th ancl tho Emergency Meeting were confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted . Bros . Brooker and Bosshart were raised . Messrs . Wrigley , Knight , Tuck , Debcouf and Lefevre were passed . Those ceremonies being perfectly rendered by Bro . Michael . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . T . Williams , S . W . and W . M . elect , was

presented to the Lodge by Bro . Jas . Willing jun ., and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . J . Michael . The customary salutations having been given , on the re-admission of tho brethren the officers wero invested . Bros . Kingham S . W ., J . Douglass J . W ., Rose Treasurer , Tims Secretary , C Scales S . D ., Side J . D ., W . M . Stiles I . G ., Colls D C , H . Stiles W . S ., Daley Tyler . The W . M . made some very

pertinent remarks in investing these brethren . Pursuant to a notice of motion by Bro . Cheek , which was seconded by Bro . Kingham S . W ., A committee was formed to consider and report on the advisability of removing the Lodge . The new W . M . then said he had a pleasing duty to perform ; that of presenting a testimonial to ono who had already received the honours of the Lodge , honours which

he well merited . He had great pleasure , on behalf of the Lodge , to present to Bro . Jas . Willing jun . a souvenir of the respect he was held in by every member of the Lodge ; he hoped he would live for many years , aad let his children know the respect felt for him by the Metropolitan Lodge . Bro . Jas . Willing returned thanks for the kind expressions of the W . M . ; his aim was to do everything

for the comfort of the brethren ; he would remember with pride the kind remarks of tho W . M ., which would never be effaced from his memory . It was a pleasant snprise to him , and it would be au incentive to do all he could for the comfort of the Metropolitan . Lodge . Hearty good wishes having been given by all the brethren

and visitors , the Lodge was closed until 3 rd Thursday in November . The customary banquet followed , where Bro . Williams presided . The toasts were fully honoured , and , in the course of tho evening , a P . M . ' s jewel , which was of a most substantial and elegant character , was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . J . J . Michael .

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . —The installation meeting of this Locige took place on Thursday . Present—Bros . E . Hopwood P . M . 141 W . M ., W . Hammond I . P . M ., S . Hill S . W ., J . Hurst J . W . aud W . M . elect , C W . Fox J . D ., J . 0 . Jessett I . G ., T . W . Ockenden D . C , and a large number of brethren . Visitors—Bros , Wilson P . M . Etonian , Elsam P . M . 201 , Fisher , Gotterbeck , & c . Bro .

W . Hammond passed Bros . Errington , Finch and Murphy . Tho ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , Bro . Hopwood being Installing Master . Ho was ably assisted by Bros . Ilammond ancl Wilson . The ceremony was most impressively performed , and in due time Bro . Hurst was proclaimed Worshipful Master . He invested Bro . Hopwood as I . P . M . and Treasurer , and appointed

the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . J . Hammond P . M . S . W ., S . Hill J . W ., W . Hammond P . M . Secretary , Fox S . D ., Jessett J . D ., Ockenden I . G ., Walls D . C , Gntteridge W . S ., Kent A . W . S . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Hopwood , who has had a year ' s hard work , and well deserves this recognition of his

services . The brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was excellently served by the host , Bro . Murphy . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and the members separated , after spending an enjoyable evening , and hailing with satisfaction tho commencement of their third year of existence .