Diary For The Week.

1712—St . John , Freemasons Hall , Grainger Street , Newcastle upon Tyne 1821—Atlingworth , Rojal Pavilion , Brighton General Lodge ot Instruction , Masonic Had , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 162—Virtue , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester R . A . 212—Magoalen , Gniluhall , Uoni-astar

R . A . 471—bilurian , Freemasons' Hall , Dock Street , Newport , Monmouthshire R . A . o 97—Loyalty , Masonic Buildings , Hail Sti eel , ot . Helens R . A . 946— .. bbey , Abbey Council Unambe »» , Abingdon R . A . 1086—Walton , bkelmersdale Masonic Hall . Kirfcdale , Liverpool K . T . 20—Royal Kent , Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle

SATURDAY 29 th SEPTEMBER .

198—Percy , Jolly tanners' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1276—Star , Five Bells , 165 New Cross-road , & . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 13 B 4—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( lustruction ) 1 KS 4—Eccleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , J / unlico , at 7 ( Instruction ' Smui Chapter of improvement , limon , Air-street , Kegent-m ., W ., ato 1182—WharncliSe , Rose and Crown Hotel Penistone

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

STAR IN THE EAST LODGE . No . 650 .

AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , on the 11 th inst , Bio . Harry G . Kverard S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuingytar . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . . Richard Cowed Prov . G . S . W . for his able and genial presidency over the Lodge uflairs daring the past year ; and it was unanimously agreed to present him with a P . M . ' s jewel at tbe installation Festival next month .

SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . ON Saturday afternoon last , the brethren of tbe above Lodge assembled at tbe Masonic Uall , Camberwell New Road , lor tbe purpose of transacting important business . The , e were present Broa . G . S . Manaell W . M ., A . Middleman S . W ., J . 0 . Bradley acting J . W ., John Hernaman Secretary , J . J . Brinton S . D ., G . W . Marsden jun , J . D . ) Albert Hall Organist , S . Forbes and C . Gooding Stewards , K . J . Voisey I . G . : there were also present Bros . J . K . Hi . hard

Immediate Past Master ; G . Bickerton , Perceval , Nairne M . C , B . B . Bryant , and G . P . Britton P . Jd . 's . Also Bros . T . A . Thorubill , A . Rauiage , E . C . Davis , D . D . Mercer , J . N . Turney , B . Irvin , tt . T . White , E . ' 1 * . Jones , T . Arnold , 0 . Wilson , 0 . F . Cockle , W . Andrews , H . Chabot , J . G . Wbice , T . B . lleller , W . L . Permewan , J . E . Kuox , A . Partridge , and C . Lyre . The visitors were Bros . Bull P . M .

Mount Lebanon Lodge 73 , A . Bradley Royal Leopold P . M . lbba , J . Lightfoot the Selwyn 1901 , aud W . Tilling J . D . St . James ' s 765 . The Lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . B . R . Bryant P . M . then occupied the chair and raised Bro . A . Partridge to the sublime degree of Master Mason . This solemn and impressive ceremony was conducted

in a manner that elicited much commendation . Ou its conclusion the choice of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded witb , Bro . A . Middlemas being elected as Master , J . C . Reynolds sen . Treas ., and B . Harrison Tyler . The next business was to appoint an Audit Committee . This opened np some discussion , but eventually Bros . Webb , Woodward , and Turney were unanimousl y elected . These brethren

will act conjointly with the Past Masters aud Officers of the Lodge as heretofore , and on tbe same conditions . The sum of five pounds was next allotted to the retiring W . M . as a contribution to one of tie Masonio Charities . A proposition was made that a Past Master ' s jewel should , as on previous occasions , be presented to the W . M . vacating the chair . This was opposed on the part of several

brethren , for reasons assigned by them withont any mental reservation whatsoever . In the end , however , the brethren who opposed were not in sufficient force to carry their point . After some other matters had been disposed of , Lodge was closed in due form , much to the relief of all the brethren , who adjonrned to

an adjoining room , in which Bro . C . G . Slawson , of 786 Old Kentroad , had provided a capital repast , which was served iu his usual style of excellence . The W . M . of the Lodge presided , and the loyal and fraternal toasts were given and pledged . Tbe Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

SUB-URBA . N LODGE , No . 1702 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th instant , at Bro . 0 . Veal ' s charmingly situated hostelry , tbe Abereorn Arms Hotel , Grpat Stanmore , Middlesex , nnder tbe presidency of Brother J . F . Hepburn W . M ., supported by Bros . 0 . S . Back S . W ., F . Eckstein P . M . 1196 J . W ., J . Tickle P . M . P . Z P . P . G . R .

Middlesex Treasurer , J . Hill Secretary , F . J . Tyler S . D ., C Hawksley I . P . M ., A . F . Roberts P . M . P . G . D . C Middlesex , W . Buck P . M ., and a nnmber of Brethren and Visitors . A successful ballot having been taken for Mr . Richard Coffee , the W . M . initiated him , in a very im . prepsive manner . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , who

on this occasion were accompanied by a nnmber of ladies , then proceeded to enjoy themselves by driving through the chnrmins ? scenery for which Stanmore is celebrated , and on their retnrn the » . M ., by the kind invitation of Brother Godson , conducted a lar « e Party through the delightful and historic mansion and grounds of

nentley Priory , which being situated some 500 or 600 feet above the level of tbe sea commands some of the finest views to be obtained near London . After the party had partaken of a substantial banquet , the usual loyal toasts were given , dnring which Brothers C . S . Buck and 0 . Veal contributed considerably to the enjoyment of the evening by some excellent songs . Tbe Brethren and Visitors then returned to town , after spending a very enjoyable day .

Notices Of Meetings.

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 20 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present—Broa . Good W . M ., J . W . Freeman S . W ., Banks J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary , Pitt S . D ., H . C . Freeman J . D .,

Williams I . G ., flutobings P . M . Preceptor ; also G . Bolton P . M . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising waa rehearsed , Brother Williams personating the candidate . The Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and after some formal business was disposed of , closed in due form .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Sou ihgat-road , N ., on Saturday , 15 th instant . Present —Bios . Lorkin W . M ., Bird S . W ., Powell J . W ., Fenner acting Sec , Ferrar S . D ., Maiks I . G . 5 also Bro . Brasted , aud others . Lodge was opened in regular form , and the mutates of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in tbe second degree ; Brother

Brasted offered himself as candidate for raising , and was examined aud entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Brasted being tbe candidate . The W . M . worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was o osed in tbe third and second degrees . Bro Bird was elected W . W . for the next meeting .

Lodge was then closed and adjourned . Brethren are again requested to note that onr esteemed Bro . Jas . Teiry , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , baa kindly consented to re . heatse the' -erenionies of Consecration and Installation in the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 , this ( Saturday ) evening at 7 o ' clock ,

at the Jolly Farmers ' , Souibjjate-road , Islington , N . Bio . R . VV Galer , tbe energetio Secretary of this Lodge of Instruction , trusts that a numerous attendance of members , and other brethren iu the Craft , will do honour to the occasion . A hearty Masonic welcome will be given to all .

Hyde Parfc Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 — A meeting took pface on Monday the 17 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey H tel , 111 Praed-street , Padding-ton , W . Present—Bros . Mote W . M ., Miokelburgh S . W ., Perdu J . W ., Lawrence S . D ., Wickens J . D ., Green I . G ., Read P . M . Preceptor , Dehane W . M . 1543 Secretary , Spiegel P . M . W . S . ; also Bros . Death , Rodet , Smith , Rhind , Morse , Chap .

man , Hardy , Craig , Robinson , Wadhani , Captain Nicols , and Fowler . Lodge opened indue form , and the minutes were read aud Confirmed , The ceremonies of initiation and . paasitisr were rehearsed , Brother Hardy being candidate . Lodge called off , and the brethren were instructed by Bro . Read P . M . 511 in entry drill . Lodge called on . The L „ dge votes for girls were unanimously voted to the widow of

Brother G . W . West P . M . 1287 , who used to be a regular attendant , Brother Mickelburgh P . M . 1425 was elected W . M . for nexfc Lodge meeting . Lodge was closed and adjourned to Monday 24 th Augist , after which meeting there will be a ballot . The Ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will be rehearsed on Monday the 15 tb October by Brother J . Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , Secretary R . M . B . I .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , 1602 . — The meetings of the above Lodge of Instruction , formerly held at tbe Crown and Woolpack , St . John-street-road , will be resnmed on Tuesday , 25 th September , at the Queen ' s Head , Essex-road ( three doors from Packington-street ) , and every subsequent Tuesday , at

8 30 p . m . On Tuesday , 2 nd October , the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will be rehearsed by Bro . James Terry P . M . 228 , 1271 , 1366 , P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts . Bro . Terry ' s well , known ability will , we trust , cause a large assemblage of brethren , all of whom will receive a hearty welcome . Brethren will please attend in clothing npon this occasion .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1093 . —Held at the Canonbury Tavern , on Monday last . Present—Bros . Dixie W . M ., Weeden S . W ., Rhodes J . W ., Trewinnard Preceptor , Pearcy S . D ., Clark J . D ., Marks I . G ., Collinsridge Secretary , and a numerous attendance of brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form nnd the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmeJ . Lodge opened in second degree ; Brother Jones , as candidate for raising ,

answered the usual questions . Lodge opened in third , and the c remony of raising was rehearsed in excellent style by Bro . Dixie , Lodge was closed in the 3 rd and 2 nd degrees . Brother Longhurst informed the brethren that having other uses for the room , he was compelled . to terminate his engagement with this L'idge of Instruction , lb was then arranged to go to Brother Baker ' s , thi Cock Tavern , Highbury , where the brethren will m ? et on Monday , 24 th inst . Brother Weeden is the W . M . elect for the evening .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 1643 . —On Wednesday , 12 th iust ., a meeting of this Lo i « e was held in tbe Masonic Hall , Ellison House , Hebburn Quay , when there waa a numerous attendance of members and visitors . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Brother G . Hardy , assisted by Bros . J . M . McCullook P . M . P . P . G . J . W . acting

[ . P . M ., S . Chadwick S . W ., C W . Newlands J . W ., B . Pittuok Sec , & n . Lodge having been passed and raised to tho third degree , Bros . Marley and Johnson , after having proved their proficiency , were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , by Brother George Hardy W . M . There being no other business , Lodge was closed .

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