Notices Of Meetings.

Etheridgei Howes , Franklin , Johnson , Chipperfield , Ely , Fairbairn , Seaman , Bavfield , Dods , Sayer , George ; also Brothers Steele , Pycraffc , Price , Harrison , Bales , Bond , Castle , Beeves , Thorne , Johnson , Boswell , H . Morgan , T . J . Morgan , Bray , Bullen , Mann , Chaston , Greenwood , Potter , Balls , Wilshak , Taylor , James , W . Diver , Wrate , Simmons , Blanchflower , Watson ,

Sonthey , Castle , Bostock , Brooks , Bartram , Weston , Green , Mitchell , Robinson , Calver , Keymer , Tunbridge , Franklyn , Lacon , and Bowler . The Visitors present were Bros . Lord Suffield P . G . M . Norfolk , Major Penrice D . P . G . M ., Sir W . Ffolkes P . P . G . J . W ., Barwell P . G . S . W ., Aldis PG . Secretary . Barnard P . G . R ., Cnbitt P . P . G . R ., Jay P . P . G . D . C . Quinton P . P . G . R ., Jewson P . P . G . S . D . Gunn P . G . Tyler , Holmes P . M . 85 , Kennel , Ton ell P . G . Treas . Snffolk , Palmer P . M

313 , Barnard P . M . 100 , Wiltshire 313 , C . Diver P . M . 313 , P P . G . J . W ., Baker 313 , Everitfc 71 , C . Buckland 1631 , W . H . Willis 100 ,

Moss W . M . 943 , Spowarts S . W . 943 , Walesby P . M . 929 , Fuller 943 , Cnbitt W . M . 193 , Gibson 1816 , Gea 1524 , Hodgson P . M . 71 , Skipper 1808 , Laing 313 , Mickelbnrgh 738 , Moore J . W . 1194 , Ecolesfcone P . M ., Allen , Nobbs , Bowes P . M . 305 , Hammant Sec . 313 , Brown W . M . 313 , R . C . Mann P . M . 929 , Woolverton 100 , W . H . Mann 929 ,

Waters 313 , Jeokels 71 , Laddell W . M . 93 , Hyde 213 , Cooper 807 , Snul Worshipfnl Master 71 , Smith 93 , Cnnnell Senior Warden 93 , Norman 71 , Collier 1631 , Blake 1631 , Read 1631 , Tennant 71 , Tewson 929 , Preston 313 , Gwvn 53 , Wafling 313 , Ferrier 313 , Bunn 313 , Ruddock 313 , Baldwin 943 , Jeay 807 , Woolsey 228 , Pankhnrsfc 807 ,

Thomas 71 , Dance 71 . B-lIamy 1631 , Fisk 1631 , Wright 1631 , Keymer 1631 , Cockrill 1631 , Harvey 1631 , Smith 93 , Beck 313 . Wiseman 1631 , Mayo 313 , Bnrton 313 , Cooper 71 , Bnteley 1631 . Tonpll I . G . 1631 , Owles 313 , Arnott 1631 , Allerton 71 , Welham 71 , Rose 71 , Smith 313 , Rising 313 , Rea- ' e 358 , Pickford 104 , Eden 313 ,

Churchman P . G . S . 107 . Elvves 1452 , Tearne 1452 , Pearce 52 , Rackham 391 , D . Hewotfc 313 , Henry Brand 313 , G . Bradbury 305 , G . F . Crane P . M . 975 , Newson 305 , Taylor 313 , Hewett 1671 , Teasdel 1631 and others . After the ceremony H . R . H . left the hall , and on departing was londly cheered by many persons who had assembled at

the grand entrance . The visiting brethren were invited by their brothers of Friendship Lodge to join them at a collation at the Crown and Anchor Hotel later in the evening . The invitation was very generally accepted , and splendid provision made for them by Bro . Franklin P . M . Of course the Loyal and Masonic toasts were

duly proposed and honoured , and throughout the proceedings were most hearty and enjoyable . The thanks of the Lodge aro dne to Bros . Major Dods , Martin , Johnson , Etberidge , Diver , Bonfellow , and Chipperfield , who assisted the Officers in their various dnties and in carrying ont the arrangpments for the day ; to Bro . Pvemont for his

excellent rendering of the musical portion of the ceremony , and to Bro . Bond P . M . for the efficient manner in which his Seci-etarial duties were carried oufc . In consequence of the admirab'o arrange , ments made for carrying ont the ceremony the Prov . G . M . has since

informed the brethren thafc the next Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Yarmouth at an early date . We may add that Bro . French W . M . 100 went through the whole of the degree quite unassisted , including the working tools and tracing board , the latter of which our Royal brother appeared to be particularly interested in .

A REGULAR meeting tooFplace at the Masonio Hall , Reading , on Wednpsday , 13 th May , when there were present Bros . W . W Ridley acting W . M ., R . Dowsett acting I . P . M ., R . 0 . Prickett S . W ., W . Rnvenseroffc J . W ., Stransom Treas ., J . Greennway Sec , H . Creed S . D ., T . R . Vowles J . D .. W . Rbmd acting T . G ., W . Hickie Organist . W . Hemmings Tvler : P . M . ' s Bros . W . G . Flanagan , and E . Mnrgrptt

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also Bros . 0 . Eginton , W . A . Hnkins , S . Biggs , James . Victors Bros . J . Mdler 7 * 23 , and 0 . B . Tubbs I . G . 2043 . Tho Lodge was opened and the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stewart , a candidate for passing , satisfactorily answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodgo was opened

in the second degree , Bro . Stewart who had retired was readmitted and passed to the degree of F . C . by the acting W . M . Lodge was resumed and a ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation ; the gentleman was approved . Bro . Stransom was nominated by the acting W . M . on behalf of the W . M , as Treasnrer for the ensning year

the S . W . seconded the nomination . Bro . E . Margrett P . M . proposed a resolution "That the brethren of this Lodge have heard with deep regret of fche decease of Bro . W . W . Moxhay P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bncks , and Hon . member of 1101 , and that it be recorded on the " minntes the deep sense of the loss which Masonry has sustained .

That to show their respect they attend his funeral , and join the two other Lodges in placing a wreath on the coffin , " ifc was also resolved thafc a letter of condolence be sent to the widow and family of onr 'ate esteemed brother . Bro . R . Dowsett P . M . gave notice of motion

That the snm of ten guineas from fche funds of the Lodge be applied to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and that the same be added to the list of the W . M . who represented the Lodge . " All business being ended , Lodge was closed and adjourned to the second Wednesday in October .

United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 30 . —The

weekl y meeting of this popular Lodge of Instrnction was held on Wednesday evening , at the Lugard Tavern , Peckham , when Bro . Webster , as Worshipfnl Master , was supported bv Bros . Wilkinson S . W . , Harvey J . W ., Wimble S . D ., Monico J . D ., J . G . Garland I . G ., Walter Martin Preceptor , Best , Seaman , Larchmt , Amphlett , Ani _ _—^ — , , ~ , , , , -

ur , ) Tinney , and others . Lodge having been opened , and the ^ unites cf the previous meeting read and confirmed , was advanced t ° the second and third , when the ceremony of raising wns rehearsed f * y the W . M ., with Bro . Seaman as candidate . The traditional history was admirably rendered by Bro . Wimble . Lodge was then closed to th © first degree , and the first aeotion of the lecturs waa

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worked by Bro . Wimble . Bro . Lardner , of the Sonthwark Lolge , No . 879 , was elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction , and suitably returned thanks . Bro . Wilkinson was unanimously elected W . M . for the first Wednesday in the ensning month . The Preceptor

announced thafc on next Wednesday evening Bro . Beavis W . M . of the Southwark Lodge , 879 , would rehearse the ceremony of installation , when it was hoped there would be a large attendance of fche brethren . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , the Lodge was closed in form and perfect harmony .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Held afc the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Wednesday last . Bros . Cubitb W . M ., Simmonds S . W ., Harrraan J . W ., P . M . Webb Pre . ceptor , Pitt Secretary , & o . After preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Fernley candidate . Bro . Harrman , of

Pownall Lodge , No . 119 , State of Maine , U . S . A . w . is elected a member . Bro . Simmonds was appointed W . M . for next meeting . All labour ended , Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to Wednesday , 3 rd June , afc seven o ' clock .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —On Monday , llth inst ., afc Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present—Bros . Hurst P . M . W . M ., Western S . W ., Stockhall J . W ., Forge J . D . and Treasurer , Collingridge Secretary , Brett S . D ., Potter I . G ., Trowinnard

Preceptor . P . M . ' s Osborn , Mnllord , Hammond , and other brethren . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turner candidate . Bro . Stretch answered the usual questions . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was then closed in due form .

The regular meeting of tne General Committee of Grand Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-streefc , London . The President of the Lodge of Benevolence ( Bro . Joshua Nunn P . G . S . B . ) and toe two Vice Presidents ( Bros . James Brett P . G . P . and C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . ) occupied their respective offices . A large nnmber of brethren were present . The Board of Masters

having been first opened , and the agenda paper for the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge of the 3 rd of June having been settled , the Lodge of Benevolence proceeded with the business of the day . Having confirmed

the recommendations of the last meeting , they considered the new cases—of which there were thirty-one . Two were dismissed , one deferred , and the remaining twentyseven relieved with a total of £ 620 . The grants comprised

two suras of £ 5 each , five of £ 10 , eleven of £ 20 , four of £ 30 , three of £ 40 , and two of £ o 0 .

A Masonic gathering of peculiar interest to Derbyshire was held on llth May . Mark Masonry has recently made remarkable strides within our borders , and the Provincial Grand Mark Master has jnst given substantial proof of his appreciation of tho fact . Bro . William Kelly , of Leicester , the dignitary in question , is ono of the oldest

aud most distinguished of English Freemasons ; of tho Mark degree , he is undoubtedly one of the greatest Jiving ornaments . He has been for scven-and-twenty years the venerated hrad of the united Province of Leicester , Northampton , and Derby , and is known and honoured throughout England . Holding the Provincial Grand Lodge

under the banner of the Derby Lodge , No . 302 , Bro . Kelly took the opportunity of distributing honours to the brethren of Derby and Derbyshire with a lavish hand . That ho should have decided this course , was , as he pointed out , mosfc natural . Since the establishment , in 1879 , of the first Mark L"dge in this

county ( the Dnke of Connaught , which formerly met in various towns on alternate Lodge nights , but which now has its permanent headquarters at Buxton ) , the degree has developed by Wps and bounds . It is less than three years ago that the Derby Lodge was consecrated , and it now numbers sixty members , whilst

last summer a third Lodge , designated the William Kelly , was successfully launched , and is now beiig prosperously conducted at Winshill . Nor does the stream of progress stop here . A warrant has been granted for the immediate consecration of a fourth Lodge , the Dove Valley , to beheld at Ashbourne , and steps are being taken to

establish a fifth at Ilkeston . Bro . Kelly may well regard snch results as exceptional . We doubt if he could point to a corresponding example of activity . Foremost in the prosecution of this good work has been Bro . Percy Wallis , who has already won Provincial and Grand honours , and who is now W . M . of the Derby Lodge and

Master Designate of the Dove Valley—which latter Lodge , indeed , will , in a great measure , owe its existence to his praiseworthy labours , In selecting Bro . Wallis as his Senior Grand Warden , the Provincial Grand Master made an appointment which will be received with the utmost pleasure . Provincial honours were also bestowed

upon the following members of the Derby Lodge : Bros , tho Rev . Thomas Orrell P . G . Chaplain , William Whittaker P . J . G . Dencon , and J . Bland P . G . Steward . Three members of the Dike of Connaught were singled out for distinction , viz ., Bros . G . T . Wright P . J . G . Overseer , J . H . Lawson P . Registrar of Marks , and James O .

Manton P . G . S . of Works . Nor was the youngest of th * Derbyshire Lodges , fche " William Kelly , " overlooked , Bro . W . L . B-ill being np . pointed P . G . Master Overseer , and Rro . J . R . Cain P . G . Standard Bearer . Thus it will be seen that amongst the Provincial Grand Mark Officers for tho current year there are no fewer than nine Derbyshire Masons . —Derby Reporter .