Notices Of Meetings.

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . npiIE regular meeting of the above Lodge was hold at the Grand -L Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Alfred de Botton W . M . Thero were also present : —Bros . John Fisher I . P . M ., Geo . Rideal P . M . S . W ., Walter Fowden J . W ., S . Mamelock P . M . Treasnrer , Leon Levy Seoretarv , Alfred Smith J . D ., J . K . Heywood I . G ., Geo . Crocker P . M ., Julias Arensberg P . M . P . P . G . P .,

L . Frankenstein P . M ., E . Nathan P . M ., S . Frankenstein P . M ., A . Kirkwood , E . Roberts P . M . ( FREEMASON ' S CIU ' OXICLE ) . Visitors : — Bros . Effraim Nahum and C . J . Sasson . The minntes of the last regnlar meeting having been read and confirmed , Brother Rideal introduced the subject of an instruction Lodge , of which he had given notice of motion , and a debate took place as to the expediency of

forming a Lodge themselves , or of joining one which was already in existence . As an outcome of this debate , several members announced their intention of being present afc the next meeting of No . 581 . The nsual festive board followed Lodgo business , Loyal and Masonic toasts were hononred , songs and sketches rendered , and the evening was spent in a very pleasant manner . Brothers Fisher and Rideal , in

speeches which were of an excellent character , dilated npon the value of Freemasonry . The former said that so far as he was concerned it wonld be allied with grateful feelings which would accompany him so long as memory lasted . It was very gratifying to know - that while in office the brethren rallied round him , and had contributed to help

htm safety through a very arduous year . Reverting to his Past Master ' s jewel , he said that the words inscribed upon it represented the ideality with which the brethren were good enough to surround him . Brother Rideal went throngh the list of Officers , pointing ont some especial attribute of each , and concluded by saying that the W . M . ought to think himself well supported .

ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 . rptlE first general meeting nnder the Mastership of Bro . James -i- Hayes was a very successful one , there being three ceremonies performed , viz ., two initiations and a passing . The first was thafc of Mr . George Gosling , a gentleman from Bradford , Yorkshire , and the other Mr . Henry Gaythorne Walker , a prominent tradesman of Ardwick . Brother W . J . Mailing P . M . Seoretarv initiated both

gentlemen , ho being assisted by Brother R . W . Atkinson J . W ., who presented the working tools and delivered the ancient charge . The passing of Bro . S . Kindler into the second degree was undertaken by the Worshipful Master , and for a first attempt was a very creditable performance . He was assisted by Brother J . VV . Atkinson S . W ., who presented the working tools of this degree . Two guineas were voted to the Mellor Testimonial Fund , after which the Lodge was

closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board . Besides those mentioned above , tho following brethren were present : —Bros . B . Booth I . P . M ., XV . Rostron Treasurer , Wm . Hoyland P . M . Dir . of Cers ., T . C . Lilley J . D , W . Hyde'I . G ., C . Painr , A . T . Brown , J . Halliday , and J . R . Farrar Steward ? , E . 'fatten P . M ., It . Fitzgerald P . M ., G . E . Wand P . M ., and Henry Dawson P . M . Visitor—Bro . James Walker .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . A very successful meeting of thia Lodge waa held at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , tbe 13 th inst . After the CJiilirmation of minutes , Sir . John Brinkley Marshall was balloted tor aud initiated by Brother William T . Sohotield Worshipful Master P . M . 1219 P . P . G . J . D ., who performed the whole of the

ceremony . He also passed into the degree of a . Fellow Craffc Brother Alexander Graham Bryce ; Brother S . Mamelok P . M . Treasurer passed Bro . Campbell Houston ; and Bro . William Boden P . M . S . W . passed Brother Thomas Dean Lightfoofc ; the Worshipful Master undertaking the task of delivering the charge to theso three

brethren , while Brother William Boden presented the working tools . Visitors , to the number of seven , were attracted to witness the mode of working in this new Lodge , and we have reason to believa thafc they went away perfectly satisfied with tho result . The next business was to approve and confirm the bye-laws of fche Lodge , which

was done . We have had the privilege granted to ns by Brother Clement John Hall Secretary of inspecting the handsome set of books belonging to this new Lodge , and were struck with the neatness and precision with which each entry was made . The minute book is a marvel of clear writing and lucidity , and contains a

perfeet history of the Duke of York Lodge , from its inception down to its present stage , every letter and document of any description bearing npon tbe subject being copied so as to form a permanent record . The Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , where fche usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were

agreeabl y relieved by songs and sketches by Brothers Hall , Stott , Hardicker , Leigh , and Taylor . In adc . ition to thoso already mentioned , there were present : —Brothers Jaraea Andrew P . M . P . P . G . Standard Bearer , Frederick Warburton J . W ., Clement John Hall Secretary , Thomas T . Hardicker S . D ., Robert Meggitt Dir . of Cers .,

George A . Bowden and T . IL Stott Stewards , John T . Whittle , Oates Rushton , Ed . Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CIIKOXICLE ) . Visitors-Brothers James Nettleton P . M . 1011 , B . Hopkinson P . M . 1140 , A . Ashworth S . W . 999 , W . H . Taylor I . G . 2269 , VV . Leigh 428 , John A . Ratclifl ' e 322 , Charles Harvey 1289 .

Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction , No . 25 . —A meeh ' ng was held on Tuesday , the 18 th insfc ., at the Frascati , 30 Oxford Street , V 7 . Present : —Bros . Marx Deputy Preceptor , Disc n W . tf ., Hewson S . W ., Truman J . W ., Blundell Treasurer , Bonham Secretary , Becker S . D ., Sillis J . D ., Webster I . G ., Mason , Klein , Taylor , Webster . Tho Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prajer , aud the miuufcea of the previous meeting were read and continued .

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The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Taylor being candidate . Tbe Worshipful Master then vacated the chair in favour of Brcfcher Becker , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , performed tho ceremony of passing , with Bro . Taylor as candidate , and closed thi Lodge iu the second degree . The Worshipfnl Master then resunai d the chair . Bro . Marx worked the first and second sections of the first

lectnre . Bro . Webster 957 was unanimously elected a joining mem . ber . Bro . Hewson was elected Worshipul Master for the ensuing year . A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Brother Dixon for the able manner in whioh he fulfilled the dnties cf ths chair for fche first time . All business being ended the Lodge was closed in due form .

Lodge of Instruction , No . 581 . —A meeting of thia ever-popular Lodge was held at fche Old Boar ' s Head , Manchester , on Thursday , 13 th April . The proceedings were commenced at 7 * 30 , Brother Robert Lingard assuming tbe principal chair ; Brother G . T . Lenard Treasnrer that of S . W ., and Brother E . Loebell thafc of J . W . After the reading of the minutes by Brother Alfred Hebden P . M .

P . P . G . D . D . C . Secretary , and the confirmation of the same , a ballot was taken for Brothers Harry G . Beckwith 152 and Frank Walter Mee 163 , the same being in their favonr . Two ceremonies were rehearsed , viz ., that of initiation and passing , the first being essayed by Bro . Lingard , Bro . Wm . Jones acting as candidate . The working tools in this degree were presented by Brother Loebell , whom we are

very glad to seo is coming to the front . The ceremony of pasiing was performed by Brother A . C . Wilson , Brother Lenard acting as candidate on this occasion . Bro . Hebden announced the gratifying fact that he had five propositions to place before the brethren from the Zion Lodge , No . 1798 , the names of the intending new members being Brothers George Rideal P . M ., Walter Fowden , Walter Marshall , Alfred Smith , Joseph Kirkman Heywood , the first three

brethren being present ) on that evening as visitors . Brother Lenard seconded the propositions . There were also present : —Brothers H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . G . S . D . and Preceptor , Geo . Parker W . M . 1083 , S . Bamford W . M . 1011 , F . Gorton Berry W . M . 44 , J . J . Dean , Nathl . Jones , Edward Roberts P . M ., Robertshaw , and Attkins . The nexfc meeting will be held on Tuesday , the 25 th insfc ., when the ceremony of raising will be rehearsed .

Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1677 . —Held at the Northampton Arms , Goswell Road , on Friday evening , 14 th inst ., when there were present : — -Bros . Willison W . M ., Humphreys S . W ., Griffith J . W ., Hunter P . M . Treasurer , Sbakell S . D ., Wren J . D ., and several brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dimea acting as candidate . Brother

Oliver answered the questions leading to the second degree and was entrusted . Tbe Lodge was opened in tbe second degree . Brother Humphreys at the request of the W . M . assumed the chair . The ceremony of passing was rahearsed . Bro . Willison resumed the chair . The Lodge waa resumed to the first degree . Brother Wren wns elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Lodge was closed in due form .

St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1891 . —Held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes Sanitre , Kensington , when there wero present : —Brothers Jesse C ' llin . 'S P . M . Preceptor , T . W . Blott W . M . elect 742 W . M ., Joseph Cox S . W . and Treasnrer , Thomas Jobson J . W ., F . Craggs P . M .

Secretary , T . C . Dyer S . D ., C . G . Hatfc J . D ., Philip Howard I . G ., and other brethren . After preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , the candidate having undergone the nsnal examination . The investiture of Officers was also rehearsed , and Bro . Cox was elected AV . M . for fche next meeting .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —A meeting was bold on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., afc the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . There were present—Bros . A . Williams W . M . 834 Preceptor , R . J . Williams W . M ., W . Hide S . W ., L . J . Powell J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Secretary pro tem , W . S . Whiteley S . D ., Robert Reid J . D ., Edward Fox I . G ., J . B . Pinchbeck Steward , VV . Hillier ,

G . W . T . Kirkham , VV . R . Hatton . The Lodge was duly opened in the first and second degrees , when a brother offered himself as can . didato for raising ; he was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened iu th third degree , and fche ceremony of raising wag rehearsed . ' * Lodge was called off and on , and having been resumed to j first degree , Bro . Hide was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

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rpHE bi-monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Free . ¦ A masons' Hall , Manchester , ou Tuesday , fche llfcb instant , Brother George S . Smith VV . M . There were also present—Brothers G . A . Myers S . W ., K . Boothroyd J . W ., J . M . Veal M . O ., J . H . March Chaplain , W . Nicholl Secretary , J . M . Sinclair Treasurer , F . Laurisoh S . D . ( acting J . O . ) , J . Lawrenson J . D . ( acting S . O . ) , James Sharpies

Registrar ( acting I . G . ) , Joseph T . Richardson R . W . P . M ., Henry L . Rocca R . W . P . M . ( acting J . W . ) , S . Kelly R . W . P . M ., Julius Arensberg R . W . P . M ., James Green , J . Ormrod , E . A . Locke , and E . Roberts ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) . Being very little business to transact

other than the confirmation of minntes , the Lodge was closed at an early hour , and the brethren adjourned to the festive bourd , where a very lon ^ and pleasant evening was passed uuder the genial prenti dency of tho W . M ,