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Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswoll-road , on Monday , the ISth instant . Present—Bros . C . Lorkin W . M ., J . A . Powell S . W ., Frank Sillis J . W ., 11 . G . Tolmie Preceptor , A . W . Fenncr Secretary , J . Stock S . D ., WingJ . D ., W . Balls I . G ., Christopher Ty ler ; also Bros . Pcarcy , Halham , Halford , Cuthbert , Alford , Sparrow , Leber , Currcy ,

Woolley , Trewiiuiard , Hunter , Millward , & c . Minutes read and confirmed , Lodgo was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Cuthbert gave proof of his efficiency . Lodgo was advanced to the third degree , and tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising in a very excellent manner . Bro . Pcarcy worked tho first , Bro . Sparrow

tho second , and Bro . Poarcy tho third sections , assisted by tho brethren . Lodgo was closed down to the first degree . Bro . W . Balls of the Mother Lodgo was elected a member . Bro . Powell was duly elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously voted to the W . M . for the able manner he had conducted the business of the evening .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —On Tuesday , tho 19 th March , at the Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , Holborn . Present—Bros . Tranter W . M ., Hallam S . W ., Bramham J . W ., Dwarber Treas ., Soper S . D ., Linscott J . D ., Johnston I . G ., Bingemann Preceptor ; Bros . Abell , Tate , Brown , Cornn , Rosser ,

and several others . Tho Routine business having been accomplished , the W . M . rehearsed tho third degree , Bro . Rosser candidate . Tho first , second , and third sections of tho lcctnrc were worked by Bro . J . S . Brown . The Lodge was resumed to first degree , and Bro . Hallam elected W . M . for ensuing week .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on tho 19 th inst . Bros . Daniel W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Biddlo J . W ., Aarons S . D ., For . rest J . D ., Hamilton I . G ., Hollands , Campbell , Roberts . After all formalities had been complied with , Bro . Aarons , a zealous worker , answered the questions leading to the third degree and was entrusted

and duly raised . The Lodge was closed down to the first degree . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Aarons candidate . Bro . Brown , W . M . elect of tho Prosperity Lodge , was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday , when Bro . L . A . Leins , P . M . of the same Lodge , will kindly work tho installation ceremony . Wo hope to see a goodly number of the Craft to support him .

St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . 180 . —The brethren of this Lodge met on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bros . L . B . Pillin W . M ., Farwig S . W ., Stollard J . W ., II . A . Stacoy P . M . Sec ., Wade S . D ., Baker as J . D ., Wood I . G ., L . Hcrf P . M . W . S ., Parsons P . M . . B . C . ; P . M . 's A . L . Annctt , llobiuson , Stonor , Cameron , and Hamilton ; Bios . Staden , J . liny , Levitt , A . Wertheiiner , E . Joseph , Orger , Beer , Fapprill , Richards , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the

minutes were confirmed . Bros . Eugene S . Benjamin 104 , Chas . Werthcimer 1017 , and Mas Ncnstadt 1017 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . E . Joseph was raised , and Bro . White was passed . Messrs . F . II . Hall , 1 ) . J . Chester , and G . Rnssell were balloted for and duly initiated into the Order . Tho working of the ceremonies by the W . M . deserves special commendation . The widow of a brother was relieved with the stun of two guineas . Bro . Parsons P . M . informed the brethren of the serious illness of their

worthy and esteemed P . M . aud Treasurer , who had endeared himself to every brother of the Lodgo by his zeal in the canse of charity . He would not like the Lodge to close without somo record being made of the affection he was held in , and he was sure every brother would offer a prayer for Bro . Bubb's speedy restoration to health . Bro . Robinson P . M . then proposed , and Bro . Levitt

seconded , that it bo recorded on tho minutes tho regret the Lodge felt at the serious illness of Bro . Bubb , and their heartfelt wishes for his speedy recovery . This was carried unanimously . The W . M . Bro . Pillin announced his intention to act as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School ; he hoped the brethren would liberally support him . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down

to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . A . Best , aud superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . The W . M . genially presided , and proposed the Loyal and Masonic toasts . These were interspersed by songs from Bros . Sard , Stollard , Rupell , & c . Bro . Walter Joyce favoured the company with a capital recitation . The visitors were Bros . R . Baker I . G . 188 , M . Benjamin , Dnrlacher , W . Joyce , Docker J . W . 1 G 87 , & c .

The Francis Burdett Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 181— Held their meeting at Mr . Baylis ' s , Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on Wednesday , tho 20 th inst ., at ( i p . m . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . Hammond , Bro . Tonilinsou T . P . M . took the chair . Bros . Knaggs S . W ., Court sen . J . W ., W . Taylor M . O ., C . J ' . ilmer S . O ., H . W . Vanglian J . O ., J . Tomlitisoii

I . P . M ., W . Tnvler Treasurer , H . Court jtm . Secretin v , E . Hopwood S . D ., H . Kvrzor J . D .. J . W . Rd .- 'ers Bceistrnr , , 7 . N * . Sanders B . C ., T . W . Wails * W . S ., H . Taylor I . G ., George Harrison Tyler , T . W . Brigg . * . Win . J ! . ]! ick :: ell , . ii . d other !> r < thren . Lodps was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Bye-laws were lead , ai : d f < n alteration suggested by Bro . Court fen . met flic approbation of tho brethren . The candidates for advancement not

heinnin attondai . ee , flio brethren proceeded io hnliol ibr ]> Y ;> . J . M . Steven ns aiihcii ' rary member . This was unanimous in hi .- ; favour , it was then proposed by Bro . Tomlmson . and seconded by Pro . Palmer , { hat Bro . J . M . Stcdwell P . M . of the Crefcent , mid nbo of the Hiram , ho advanced to the degree of a M . M . M . Jin ) . Dr . K ; : aggs then rose and spoke upon matters of interest to the Lodgo , the members endorsing all he said . Lodge was then closed , the brethren adjourning to tho dining-room to a recherche repast . The usual Loyal and

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Masonic toasts wero given and responded to in tho manner observed amongst Masons , and tho brethren separated in peace and goodwill .

Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —Tho brethren met on Monday , tho ISth inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , Bro . David Posencr W . M . in tho chair . There wore present Bros . Geo . Pare S . W ., W . D . Bayley J . W ., John Peartreo I . P . M . and Treas ., P . Levy Sec ., F . Croaker S . D ., John B . Barber J . D ., T . W . C . Bush I . G ., Geo . Bilby Org ., Potter Tyler . P . M . ' s M . Harris , R . Z .

Bloomfield , J . Constable , J . H . Ross , J . D . Barnctt , N . Gluckstcin , E . Gottheil . Tho visitors wero Bros . W . Thompson 72 , F . Fowler 72 , Dr . G . Micklny P . M . 449 , L . Maas D 01 , C . W . Kent P . M . 879 , J . L . Lewis 1670 , Egbert D . Koquis 907 , T . Godwin 155 G , Geo . P . llawkcs 101 , Cunningham 22 . Tho non-official brethren whoro

comparatively few m number . A candidate for initiation wa 3 announced on the agenda , but through unforeseen circumstances the gentlemau was unablo to attend . This was the first time during tho past four years that the Lcdgo had to adjourn without doing any kind of work . Supper was served , and tho members gave themselves np to sober enjoyment , for what are termed tho off-nights in this Lodgo

deserve to be regarded as somo of tho most truly pleasant of any m tho year . The usual routino and etiquette aro dispensed with . There are no stiff aud uucomfortablo observances necessary . Tho brethren dine , as it were , en famille . The food is plain and wholesome , and not calculated to derange the digestive organs . Tho beverages are of native product , and foreign vintages are not

permitted to play their dastardly pranks upon British brains . Henco tho assembly is less inclined to be boisterous , and great good humour prevails . The toasts wero circumscribed to two , deemed most necessary ; which in itself is an advantage , for that fact precludes tho infliction of stereotyped phrases which are heard over and over again in every Lodge , almost without exception , and by this abstention

boredom is banished for the time . Tho W . M . deserves to be commended for his considerate conduct in resisting the temptation of airing his eloquence at the expense , as is usually the ease , of somo amount of good natured patience , and contented himself by giving the loyal toasts iu the manner lately introduced and more or less adopted , namely , " Loyalty to Throne , and devotion to the best

interests of tho Craft . " Tho next and last toast was that of the "Visitors , " for which Bro . Mikley was called upon for a reply . That brother , however , respectfully declined to take upon himself the duty of responding for the other visitors , aud simply expressed his hearty thanks for the fraternal kindness of his reception , and trusted to havo futuro opportunities of enjoying the hospitality of

tho Lodgo . Bro . Leopold Maas begged to be allowed to say a few words . Ho was extremely pleased to find his friend and brother occupy the distinguished position of Worshipful Master of so importaut a Lodgo . Ho had been a Mason mauy years , but about ten years ngo he found it necessary to suspend his Masonic duties , and for tho last seven years ho had not visited any Lodgo . Ho could not

have come to a better place , after so long an interval , calculated to revive his former love of Freemasonry . Ho would eoncludo with a sentiment in which ho was sure the rest of tho visitors would chime in , and that was " Prosperity to the Lodge of Tranquillity , happiness to its Blaster , and may all tho members continue to enjoy the privilege of fraternal love . " The proceedings that followed might

not unreasonably bo termed an amateur concert , in which the following brethren displayed considerable ability : — Child , " Death of Nelson ; " W . D . Bayley , " Mother he is going away ; " J . D . Barrett , " Jack Brown ; " J . Constable , " Let Brotherley love continue ;" W . Thompson , " Old Familiar Faces ; " J . H . Boss , "Father Mo / loy ;"

Child , "The three ages of love ; " Mikley , "Tho Twins ; " Bayley , "Tom Bowling ; " Thompson , "Lovely Mountain Maid ; " B . D . Barnctt , " Tom Brown ' s Shlemasel ; " Geo . Pare , " Hurrah for the life of a soldier ; " Constable , " Tho parting glass . " The meeting concluded about ten o ' clock .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 .-Met on Wednesday , tho 20 th instant , at tho Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . Thero were present—Bros . Hyam Aarons W . M ., T . W . C . Bush S . W ., Biddle J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , J . K . Pitt Sec ., Staley S . D ., W . Lipscombe J . D ., Bono I . G ., also Bros . Walker , Ellis , Sayer , Maidwell , and Smithers . Tho visitor , who subsequently became a member , was Bro . J . L . Anderson , of 551 . The third

ceremony and its sections were rehearsed . A vote of thanks to the W . M . was unanimously agreed to , in recognition of the truly excellent manner in which he for tho first time performed so difficult a ceremony . Bro . Aarons is a Masonic infant , aged nine months . It is to bo hoped that such rare precocity may not be dwarfed by too close application to study . Bro . Bush was elected WM . for next Wednesdav .

Uoyal Union Lodge , No . 382—The installation meeting of this the oldest Lodge iu the Province of Middlesex , took placo on Monday hist , at the Belmont Hall , Uxbridgc . Bro . T . C . Swallow , tho retiring Master , presided , and he was strongly supported by tho Past Makers Officer : ? , and brethren of tho Lodge , and by a largo number of Visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . J . W . Cooper

538 , A . Hendril-rs 1037 , William Iron 1357 , Chas . Horsley P . G . Reg , Middlesex ' , E . Gibson 3 , . 7 . B . l . ea 1 , 728 , G . W . Chapman 1328 , G . W . Lay 5 G 9 , 11 . Pierpoint J . 36 ' 5 , E . Schiemaiin WM . 209 , F . G . Baker I' . M . 75 :. ! , Miilia P . M . 157 , John Svcr 1017 , T . It . Russ 382 , William Clarke 111 . . W . W . Morgan 211 , J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., D . F . Gillion

V ,. M . elect 1125 , Thomas Morrison 1-1-1 , Watson 834 , F . II . Varley 1037 . On the assembling of the brethren , the WM . opened the Lodge , and called on Bro . Coombes , the Secretary , to read the minutes ; theso were duly confirmed , and Bro . T . C . Swallow then proceeded with the business of the day , Bro , Smith underwent thq