Notices Of Meetings.

Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —This Lodge met on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . There were present—Bros . John H . Eoss W . M ., J . Barnett S . W ., D . Posener J , W ., John Constable I . P . M ., J . Peartreo Treasurer , P . Levy Secretary , G . Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croaker I . G ., Eowles Tyler ; also P . M . ' s Bloomfield , N . Moss , Horfeld , Gottheil , Gluckstoin , and H .

Myers . The visitors were Bros . H . Browne 1426 , G . Lowis W . M . 879 , Johnson 879 , W . Gimpertz jun . 869 , T . E . Webb 521 , E . T . Jolliffe 22 , Charles Mead 141 . The business of tho evening consisted in raising Bro . Saillard to the third degree , passing Bros . Eowley , Schultz and Davis to the Fellow Crafts Degree , after which Messrs . S . Loewenthal and F . Upson were initiated in the usual form . The

election of W . M ., Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing twelve months resulted in favour of Bros . J . Barnett S . W . as W . M ., J . Peartree Treasurer , and Eowley Tyler . Ton guineas , wherowith to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel for Bro . Eoss , on his retiring from the chair , was unanimously voted . A repast followed , after which the various toasts wero briefly given and responded to , tho one referring to the W . M . elect , being considered tho toast of the evening , was

enthusiastically received . Bro . Barnett expressed his sincere thanks , and further remarked that any words that ho might be able to utter would fail in conveying his feelings of gratitude to the brethren in having elected him to fill the high position of W . M . of such a Lodge as tho Tranquillity . Tho brethren were aware that ever since ho has been placed in office by Past Master Bloomfield , he has endeavoured to do his duties to the best of his abilities in all the

subordinate offices , and trusted that when his year of Mastorship is over the brethren may not have causo to regret in having put him in this position , or find thoir confidence misplaced . The visitors , in responding , expressed their satisfaction with all they have seen , heard

and partaken of , and some expressed astonishment at the harmony which characterised the elections , and did not seem able to comprehend how it was possible to elect a W . M . without a dissentient . Some excellent songs by Bros . Webb , Constable , Bailey , Gompertz , & o . j contributed to the enjoyments of tho evening .

Minerva Lodge , No . 250 , Hull . —The first meeting in the Now Year of the members of this Lodge took place on Wednesday evening last , at the Masonic Hall , Dagger-lane . There was a large attendance of the brethren , who were joined on the occasion by several Past Masters , present Worshipful Master ( Bro . W . Hunt ) , and other officers of the Kingston Lodge . The Lodge was oponed in tho first

degreo , the Worshipful Master , Bro . John Brooke , presiding , and Messrs . J . 0 . Sorres and Eobert Sawyer were initiated into the mysteries of Masonry . The Worshipful Master was assisted by Bro . J . H . Ernes I . P . M . in the performance of tho ceremony of initiation , and tho Wardens , Bros . C . Newton and E . Toogood , delivered the charges in tho most able and efficient manner . Bro . Walter

Beynolds P . M . applied to the W . M . for permission to use the Lodge room for working the Eose Croix degree , which was acceded to amidst acclamation . At tho subsequent banquet , tho Worshipful Master was supported by Bros . J . H . Ernes I . P . M ., W . Hunt W . M ., E . Garforth I . P . M ., Dr . Pyburn P . M . of tho Kingston Lodgo , Thos . Sissons P . M . P . G . E ., John F . Holden P . M . P . S . P . G . D ., George

Hardy P . M . P . S . P . G . D ., M . C . Peck P . M . P . G . Secretary , Scherling

P . M ., S . Moseley P . M ., W . D . Keyworth P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., Walter Eeynolds W . M . P . G . D . C , & c . Dessert having been placed on the tables , the customary Craft and other toasts were honoured , tho Worshipful Master proposing , in felicitous terms , the health of the W . M . and officers of the Kingston Lodge , who had so kindly paid their brethren of the Minerva a visit . He was exceedingly pleased to meet Bro . Hunt and those who were associated with him in his

Lodge , and expressed the satisfaction it afforded him to witness the amity and good feeling which existed amongst the various Lodges in Hull . A proposal had been made with a view to the establishment of another Lodge in the town , and so long as the lines were extended iu a proper and Masonic spirit there would be no objection to such a course . While they did not desiro to disturb the unity which happily

existed amongst their Lodges , they could have no disposition to prevent the extension of Masonic working in Hull if tho new Lodgo was formed according to tho principles ho had described . Ho trusted thoy might all be actuated by feelings of such amity and good understanding as he was proud to observe now prevailed amongst tho various Lodges , and in conclusion he thanked the officers and brethren

of the Kingston Lodge for their visit on this occasion . Bro . W . Hunt W . M . suitably acknowledged the compliment paid to him and his officers . Bro . J . F . Holden then gavo tho health of that veterau in Masonry who had beon designated the " sturdy beggar " of the Minerva Lodge , on account of his persistent zeal on behalf of tho Charities , and Bro . T . Sissons , the Prov . Grand Eegistrar , responded

in a humorous speech . Bro . Pick , Prov . Grand Secretary , then gave the health of a gentleman who had for many years filled the office of Secretary to tho Kingston Lodge , but who was about to relinquish that position , in consequence of his leaving Hull to resido in York . He spoke in the highest terms of the efficiency which Bro . James Kay had displayed in the execution of his duties , and of tho general

esteem m which he was held by the brethren . They all deeply regretted Bro . Kay ' s severanco from the Craft in Hull , but wished him prosperity in his new sphere of action , and trusted that he would manifest the same zeal for Masonry in the city of his adoption as he had dono in Hull . Bro . S . Moseley P . M . also spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Kay ' s personal excellencies and tho ability with which

he had conducted the affairs of tho Kingston Lodge , and the toast was received with prolonged applause . Bro . Kay responded in suitable terms to the compliment paid him . Tho healths of the Worshipful Master , tho Visiting Brethren , and other toasts wore hononred , and the proceedings were enlivened with some excellent vocal and instrumental music .

St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 481 . —This Lodge held its regular j

meeting on Monday , the 10 th of January , at Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Nowcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . Spearman W . M ., Stevens S . W ., Sewel J . W ., Armstrong acting Secretary , G . Thompson P . M . Treasurer , Martin P . M . Tyler . Pa 3 t Masters—Bros . Cooke , S . H . Harris , Thompson , aud a large number of visitors .

Business—Tho W . M . worked tho wholo three degrees , in his usual impressive manner , with tho assistance of his Officers . Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where the annual supper took place , a very happy evening being spent by all concerned .

Benevolence Lodge , No . 489 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 13 th of January , at tho Masonio Hall , Bridgeland-street . Present—Bros . Eov . Thos . Bussell G . J . W . Devon P . Prov . G . C . OxonW . M ., F . T . Wickham S . W ., S . S . Cruwys J . W ., H . M . Burrow Secretary , T . T . Wickham Treasurer , E . Dymond S . D ., S . Goodo J . D ., G . W . Vincent D . C , E . Dannell Steward , J . Allan

I . G ., E . Grant Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . W . L . Vellacot , C . Smale Organist , and several other brethren . Visitors—Bros . J . R . Gould , and J . Herbert 251 . Mr . Wm . Conway , of Gloucester , merchant , was regularly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Other mattors affecting the welfare of the Lodgo were discussed and arranged , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment in the supper room .

Zetland in the East Lodge , No . 508 , Singapore . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting ou the 4 th December 1875 . Present—Bros . Basogoiti W . M ., Coveney as S . W ., Colson as J . W ., Wells as Secretary , Malion as S . D ., Peterson as I . G ., and Larai Tyler . Business—Bros . Paulson and Lyon wero passed to the F . C . degree . Two applications were read , one for joining , tho other for initiation . The regular meeting was held on tho 13 th of December .

Present—Bros . Basogoiti W . M ., Coveney as S . W ., Colson aa J . W ., Eichardson as Secretary , Stubbs as S . D ., Malion as J . D ., Peterson as I . G ., Larai Tyler . Business—Minutos confirmed . Bro . Hoffmann was passed to the F . C . degree , Mr . John Nelson Bates was accepted as a candidate for the Order , and Bro . Eobert Marshall , W . M . of Harmony Lodge , No . 220 , Liverpool , was accepted as a joining member . The usual annual banquet ( St . John ' s Day ) is to be held .

Dramatic Lodge , No . 571 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Wm . Dobson E . W . M ., J . HaslinW . M ., H . J . Jockman S . W ., E . Sevewright J . W . Bnsiness—Passing and raising of two brethren , and arranging for tho consecration of Lodge .

Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 . —The installation , meeting of this Lodge took place at the Town Hall , Devizes , on Tuesday last , the 18 th inst ., when Bro . Thomas Barker Fox , the S . W . for the past year , and W . M . elect , was duly installed , according to ancient custom , by Bro . William Nott P . P . G . Eeg . Wilts and P . M . of this Lodge , in the presence of the following installed Masters : —

Bros . H . I . Ward W . M . 663 , the Eev . T . F . T . Eavenshaw P . G . C . P . M . 663 , J . H . Chandler P . M . 663 , John Chandler P . P . G . S . W . Wilts P . M . 663 , & c . The Eev . H . Eichardson P . P . G . C . Wilts P . M . 663 , T . H . Chandler P . M . 355 , Charles Milsom P . M . 53 P . G . J . W . Somerset , E . de M . Lawson P . P . G . S . W . Wilts P . M . 632 , Thos . Waita P . M . 144 , and W . J . Mann W . M . 632 . After the ceremony of

installation had been completed , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follow : —Bros . H . I . Ward I . P . M ., J . W . Burman , M . D ., S . W ., J . Parker J . W ., Eev . H . Eichardson , M . A ., Chap ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treas ., W . Nott P . M . Sec , W . H . Burt S . D ., H . Howse J . D ., T . Ford I . G ., Thos . Waite P . M . D . C , W . Day and S . Badham Stewards . Addresses to the officers on their investiture , and explaining their several duties , were delivered by the Eev . H .

Eichardson P . M ., and the usual ones to the W . M ., brethren , & c , by the Installing Master . A ballot took place for Brc . W . E . Fulford , of the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 , as a joining member , and proved unanimous in his favour . Two candidates for initiation having been proposed for ballot at the next meeting , the Lodge was duly closed , aud the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Crown Hotel , to which Bro . Watson Taylor , of Erlestoke Park , had , with his accustomed liberality , contributed a supply of venison and game .

Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 792 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Eoyal Pavilion , Brighton . Bro . J . M . Kidd was invested as W . M . for the ensuing year . After the appointment of officers a banquet was provided by Messrs . Mutter . Tho W . M . proposed the usual toasts . An interesting event may be here recorded : the Lodge numbers forty members , on this occasion sixty visitors were present .

Priory Lodge , No . 1000 . —The installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge was hold on Tuesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , Southend . The W . M ., Bro . A . Lucking , P . M . 160 , and Prov . A . G . D . C , opened the Lodge , assisted by his officers . He afterwards , in a very able manner , installed Bro . E . E . Phillips S . W . P . M . 379 ( who had been unanimously elected at the previous meeting ) , as tho W . M . for the ensning year . The W . M . invested as his officers : —

Bros . A . Lucking I . P . M . P . M . 160 and P . A . G . D . C , Eev . S . E . Wigram S . W . P . M . aud P . Z . 214 Grand Chaplain , W . Frost J . W ., F . Wood Treasurer P . M . P . P . S . G . W ., J . A . Warded Secretary P . M . HJO P . P . J . G . D ., Eev . T . W . Herbert Chaplain P . P . G ., Chaplin S . D ., W . P . Belliss J . D ., W . Chignell I . G ., J . C Johnstone D . C . P . M . 20 , G . E . Dawson and A . F . Godward Stewards , and H . Mountain Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , provided b y