Notices Of Meetings.

assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wallington , the Preceptor , will work the Installation Ceremony on Tuesday evening next . Bro . Gilham was elected W . M . for next week .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 — A meeting was held on the 21 st instant , at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E . Present—Bros . Pringle W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., Bredeu Sec , Ives Treas ., Bredeu S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Barber I . G . ; also Bros . Oulcl , Warner , Coleman , Cohen , Richmond , Hunt , Clegg , Stevens , and several other brethren . Bnsiness—The

ceremony of raising was worked for the first timo by the W . M ., who displayed considerable efficiency , Bro . Williams candidate . Tho Lodge was then resumed in the first degree , in order that somo brethren who were only initiates might be admitted . Bro . Hunt answered the questions leading to the second degree , and tho third

and fourth sections of the Lecture wore worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by tho brethren . The work of the evening was marked by progress , and care was displayed by every brother who held otRce . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodge of Instruction in October next , by our esteemed Bro . Andrews .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —At tho weekly meeting held on Wednesday , 21 st August , at Bro . Hyde's , Poppins-court , Fleet-street , Bro . Brown in the chair , Thompson S . W ., Hallam J . W ., Wing S . D ., Drury J . D ., Vizzard I . G ., Long P . M . Preceptor , and many others . After the confirmation of the minutes , the Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Gnsh offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted .

On the Lodge being opened in tho third degree , he was raised in Bro . Brown ' s impressive manner . The third lecture was then worked by tho brethren , with the assistance of Bros . Tato and Marston . Several new members were elected . Bro . Thompson was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week , on which occasion the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . Allcock . After some formal business relative to the bye-laws and the balloting for Lodge funds , the Lodge was closed .

Kowley Chapter , No . 1051 , Lancaster . —A regular Convocation of this Chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenasum , Lancaster , on Monday , 19 th instant . Tho chairs were occupied by Comps . P . Dean M . E . Z ., W . Hall H ., H . Longman J . There were also present Comps . Dr . Moore P . G . S . B . of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England and P . Prov . G . H ., & c , E . Simpson P . Z . P . Prov .

G . S . B ., W . Duff E ., James Ellershaw N ., J . J . Croskell P . S ., R . Stanton and H . Hartley Asst . Sojs ., G . Kelland , A . K . Allanson Janitor , and others . After the Chapter had been opened , the muster roll called , and other business transacted , tho ballot was taken ; it proved unanimous in favour of Bro . W . W . Wilde , of tho Morecambe

Lodge , No . 1561 . The chair of Z . was then taken by Comp . Moore , and Bros . Wilde and G . C . Barker were duly exalted to the Royal Arch degree , tho historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures being delivered by the Principals and acting M . E . Z . Two candidates were proposed for the degree , and there being no other business , the Chapter was closed in due form .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the lGth inst . Present—Bros . Serjeant W . M ., Crouch S . W ., Moss J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Bolton S . D ., Richmond J . D ., Gieseke I . G ., Bro . Hine , & c Lodge being opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree .

Bro . Serjeant vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Feucer . Bro . Hine , having proved his efficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was then advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hine being candidate , the W . M . giving the traditional history . The second section of the lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . On the Lodge being resumed to the first

degree , Bro . Serjeant . resumed the chair ; Bro . Fenner worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Crouch was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was ordered to bo entered on tho minutes to Bro . Serjeant , this being the first time of his occupying the chair of K . S ., for which he returned thanks in a neat speech . Lodge was then closed , and adjourned .

Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —The usual monthly meeting Was held on Thursday , the 15 th August , at West Derby , near Liverpool . Present—Bros . John Capell W . M ., F . B . Bramham as S . W ., W . S . Bennett as J . W ., J . G . Fisher Sec , P . Macmuldrow P . M . Prov . S . G . D . West Lancashire Treasurer , W . Itiles J . D ., T . W . Rudd Organist , W . Avis I . G ., J . Robinson Tyler . Past Masters Bros . W .

Crane and Joseph Glegg , V isitors—Bros . Morris , Parkes , and Busfield . Lodge was opened by the W . M . Minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was taken for two candidates , who were duly elected , Lodge opened in second degree , and Bro . Deano passed . Lodge closed down to first degree . Mr . John Evans was introduced and

initinted by the W . M . Lodge closed , after " hearty good wishes " from visiting brethren . After refreshment , toasts " Loyal" as nsual ; that of the Masonic Eiders was acknowledged by Bro . Macmuldrow , the Past Masters by Bros . Crane and Clegg , the Newly-Initiated by Bro . Evans , and the Visitors by Bro . Morris . During the evenin " songs were sung by Bros . Busfield , Avis , Hiles , and W . S . Bennett .

Metropolitan Chapter , No . 1507 . —The first meeting since the Consecration was held on Thursday , loth August , at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s Cross . Comps . Willing M . E . Z ., Adams P . Z . P , Gil \ H . ( owiug to the absence of Comp . Stacey ) , Ferguson J .

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Stiles E ., & c . The minutes of tho consecration meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . Douglass , H . Stiles , Edmonds , Gilbert jun ., Claire , and Beattie , which being declared unanimous , they were severally introduced and exalted in a most exemplary manner , as was proved by the attention paid by the candidates to the ceremony . Although this was tho first meeting , the

working was very good , as might naturally bo expected from the able tuition of tho beloved veteran P . Z . Comp . Thos . A . Adams , whoso name is a household word in Freemasonry . A ballot was taken for tho P . S ., which was declared unanimous in favour of Comp . John Douglass ( of tho Standard Theatre ) . A telegram was sent from Comp . N . Hudson , regretting his inability to attend . The Companions adjourned to banquet , which gave ovory satisfaction .

Tho manager of tho club , Bro . Cox , exerting himself to his utmost to please his gnoses . Wo heartily congratulate the members of the Metropolitan Chapter on this their first meeting , and feel suro if tho Companions emulate tho working of their Officers , the Chapter will in a short time become as great a snocess as tho Metropolitan Lodgo . Wo were pleased to notice the worthy Scribe E ., Comp . Stiles , quite recovered after his recent severe illness .

Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 . —The regular meeting of this prosperous Lodgo was held ou Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at tho Masonic Rooms , Alexandra Hotel , Hornsea . Present—Bros . G . Mil . ner W . M ., J . Heslop S . W ., P . H . M . Du Gillon J . W ., Cook Laking iron . Secretary , B . L . Wells P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Spink S . D ., W . Train J . D ., George Eaton D . C ., J . P . Loten Steward , G . L . Shackles

I . G ., Stephenson Tyler ; Bros . Kenninsjham , Vise , Littler , Rev . H . L . Tew , & c . Visitors—Bros . Bogcjett P . M . 1 G 05 , 0 . W . Cheesman S . W . 1605 , H . Herty 1 G 05 , J . B . Craven , J . G . Jones 57 , It . V . Knowles 1010 . The Lodgo wns opened in due and ancient form ; tho minutes of tho last regular Lodge were read and confirmed . The W . M ., assisted by the S . W . and J . W ., rehearsed tho ceremony of

initiation . Hearty good wishes were then expressed , and the Lodgo closed in duo form . The brethren afterwards , on the invitation of P . M . Bro . Boggett , partook of a cold collation , in Yorkshire called the " Civeen Feed , " to which full justice was done . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured , Bros . Kenningham and Cheesman adding very much to the pleasure of the evening with music and songs .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 * —At the Havelock Hotel , on Wednesday , 21 st inst . Present—Bros-W . Fieldwick W . M ., R . OUey S . W ., C . Lorkin J . W ., McMillan S . D ., Martin J . D ., G . Ferrar I . G . aud Treasurer , E . Dietrich Secretary , and Bros . W . Ferrar , McDowell , Woolley , 0 . Dietrich , J . Lorkin . Tho Lodge was opened in ancient form , aud the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . McDowell was interrogated

and entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and Bro . McDowell was raised by the W . M ., who rendered tho beautiful ceremony in a most impressive manner . Tho W . M . then worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down to the first degree , Bro . R . Olley was unani . mously appointed W . M . for the next meeting . The Fifteen Sections will be worked on the third Wednesday in September .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —At Bro . Wood ' s , Crown and VVoolpack , St . John-street-road , on Tuesday , the 20 th instant . Bros . Hallam sen . W . M ., W . Rowloy S . W ., Gibbs J . W ., Payne S . D ., Rimell J . D ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner acting Sec , Greenfield I . G . ; also Bros . Stock , Isaac , Wood , Green , flallam jun ., W . Cook , Trewinnard , & c Lodgo opened , and tho

minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Rimell gave proofs of his efficiency , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the traditional history being given . Bro , Pearcy worked the third section of the Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Lodge resumed to tho first degree ; Bro . Pearcy worked the first , and

the W . M . the second sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . Rowley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which Lodge was closed . The work of the various Officers of this Lodge of Instruction , from tho W . M . down to the I . G ., was most carefully ' performed ; the duties being carried out in a manner which reflects credit on the Preceptor .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . —A . meeting was held on Friday , the lu ' th inst ., at tho Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-road , Notting-bill . Present—Bros . Jaqne 3 Wynraan W . M .., Rogers S . W ., Dr . Pocock J . W ., Spiegel as Sec , Poulton S . D ., Webster J . D ., Wood I . G ., Savage , & c . Tho W . M ., a young Mason ,

opened tho Lodge iu the first , second , and third degrees , and closed tho same down to the first , in a very creditable manner , to the satisfaction of all present . Bro . Spiegel then took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of raising . A vote of thanks was passed to tho W . M . for the able manner in which he fulfilled tho duties of the chair . Bro . Rogers will preside at next meeting .

Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 . —An Emergency meeting of this young Lodge was held at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , 13 th August . Bro . Willing W . M . iu the chair . Also present Bros . Adams P . G . P . as S . W ., Clemow J . W ., Tread well I . P . M ., Stiles Sec , Jones fl D ., Hyland J . D ., Cook I . G ., Holt W . S ., Armstrong ,

Deller , Barnaul , Sillis , Smith , and many others . Visitors—Bros . Dunlop , Dawson , J . Jono 3 , Bowyer , Daniel , Stock , & c The brethren assembled in good time , and Bro . Maby was raised , Bros . Hixon , Phillpot , J . W . Smith , Howcroft , Lloyd , and Nicol wera passed , and Mr , James Smith initiated ) iu a very impressive maimer , In faoij thu