Notices Of Meetings.

formal business of the Lodge had been concluded and the Officers invested , the brethren dined together at the Talbot Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served , about thirty sitting down . The musioal programme was obly sustained by the Lewes Orpheus Glee Union , whose vocal contributions considerably enhanced the enjoy . xnant of the evening .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . A very substantial tea preceded tho ordinary business of the evening , which was commenced shortly before 7 p . m . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last regular meeting , and the balloting for as a joining member of Brother B . Steele , Brother Alfred de Botton AVorshipfal Master

addressed the usual questions to Brother Walter Marshall , who had expressed a desire to become a Master Mason . These being satisfactorily answered , Brother George Board , in his usual efficient manner , then raised bim to tbe sublime degree , presenting and explaining the working tools , and also delivering the charges . At

the festive board which followed , Brother Fisher Immediate Past Master and Brother Rideal Past Master , in trenchant terms , which they know so well how to command , praised the zeal which was"being displayed by tho young Officers of the Zion Lodee , and promised , in view of the fact that the establishment of an Instruction LoJge had

been considered necessary , to do all in their power to meet this want , feeling assured that when summoned to attend they would set a good example by not being absentees . The following were present : —Brothers Alfred de Botton Worshipful Master , John Fisher Immediate Pnst Master , Georgo Rideol P . M . Senior Warden , Walter

Fowden Junior Warden , Simeon Mamelok P . M . Treasurer , Leon M . Levy Secretory , Abraham Libstein Senior Dencon , Alfred Smith Junior Deacon , J . K . lleywood Inner Guard , Geo . Board P . M . P . P . J . D ., Julius Arensberg Past Master , Elias Nathan Past Maater , B . Steel , Walter Marshall , Alexander Kirkwood , Ed . Roberts Past Master ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) .

AE 3 i : Y WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 2030 . fpHIS successful Lodge held a meeting on Monday , 13 th inst ., at -L tho Town Hall , Westminster , S . W . The Lodge was opened nt 4 * 30 p . m ., under the presidency of Brother C C . Piper P . M ., Bro . F . J . Smith the Worshipful Master being absent on special , business until later in the evening . The following wore present : —Bros . W . Horwick SAY . , H . J . Hambling J . W ., J . Gibson P . M . Treasurer , W . E .

Poole Assist . Secretary , J . llnyler S . D ., J . E . Smith J . D ., T . Berel P . M . 145 as I . G ., J . Al . Barber Tyler , E . 11 . Pinto , Keni , Daniclli , Flury , Balchin , T . Cocks , Yapp , Bairy , Brnriford , Ilendre , A . Piper W . M . 177 , T . W . Daviee , and other ? . After the minutes aud rootino business had been disposed o , three initiations , one passing and two raisings took place . Tho eleoiinn of W . M . lor tho tnsuing year was

unanimously in favour of the S . W . Bro . Bui wick . Bro . GibRon was re-elected Treasurer , und Bro . J . M . Barber Tjler , vice Bro . Walkley decjased . The death of three members waa annonrced sioce ltipt meeting , nnd tbo resignation of Bro . J . E . Shuud P . M . was received with sympathy and regret . The Worshipful Muster was voted a jewel nnd collar for his ability and interest taken in tho Lodge as Worshipful Master for the past year . Letter . * wero read from Bros . W .

Burdett Coutt " , M . P ., P . M . ( first Master ) P . G . D ., Sir F . Soager Hunt , Bart ., M . P ., P . M ., aud Rev . J ' . K . Simpson , M . A ., P . G . C , ° all members of the Lodge , excusing their attendance , beiug oagaged on important bnsiness . After the Lodge closed the brethren dined at the Hotel Victoria , Victoria Street , S . W ., Bro . F . J . Smith W . M . in the chair , and a very enjoyable meeting wns brought to a close about 11 p . m . The toasts were interspersed with songs , recitations aud piauo solos .

HALLAMSHIRE LODGE , No . 22 G 8 . rPHE regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held in tbe J- Masonic Hall , Surrey Street , Sheffield , on Friday , 16 th inst . The Worshipful Master Bro . R . F . Booth ptesided , and was supported by Bros . C . F . Longden S . W ., J . J . Parker J . W ., Alfred Reekless Seoretary , A . F . Watson S . D ., J . W . Phillips P . P . G . O . Organist , Thomas Leighton P . G . T . Tyler , E . S . Tossier P . M ., A . H . Allen P . M .,

G . E . Webster P . P . G . R . P . M ., George Edwards P . M ., H . Sayer , J . F . Crowley , E . GIossop , J . T . Hill , S . K . Ellis , J . Unwin jun ., R , F . Denry , Thomas Cook , Charles Maples , and J . T . Cook . Visitin " brethren : —Bros . Charles F . Forshavv , LL . D ., S . D . 1214 , W . F . Colo S . D . 1239 , R . Watts 2263 , J . B . Westenholm 1239 P . P . G . T ., Thomas

Harrison 296 P . P . G . T ., S . H . Dunhill W . M . 2263 , Harry Price P . M . 177 , C . A . Mays Steward 2263 , and W . T . Father P . M . 139 . The Worsbipfnl Master initiated into tbe arts and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry Mr . George Simpson , Bro . Parker explaining the working tools and Bro . A . H . Allen P . M . giving the charge . A proposition to

subscribe the sum of two pounds annually from the funds of tho Lodge to the Sheffield Association of Past MaBters was , on tho motion of Bro . G . E . Webster P . P . G . R ., seconded by the Junior Warden unanimously adopted . A motion by Bro . Webster , that a Committee comprised of the Worshipful Master , tbe Senior and Jnnior Wardens and Bro . Thomas Cook should ba elected to have power to pass plans

for an artistic Masonic frame to contain the names of tbe Past Masters of the Lodge was seconded by the Senior Deacon , and carried . The Lodge was olosed in peaco and harmony in the first degree , after which the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed by Bongs and recitations from the members of the Lod ge and the Tiaiting brethren .

Notices Of Meetings.

DORIC LODGE , No . 2359 . A MEETING of this Lodge was held at the Didsbury Hotel , Didabury , on th 8 11 th instant , when the following were present : — Brothers Stretch W . M ., Towell I . P . M ., Myers S . W ., Boothroyd J . W ., Veal Seoretary , Walker S . D ., Thoma 3 J . D ., Smith P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Shaw acting Organist , Ward I . G ., J . Sharpies ,

Morgan , W . Sharpies , and Laurisch Stewards , Wilkinson , Brett , Booth , Barker , Sayers , Shuter , Doarnaley , Wor 3 tencroft , J . Smith , F . J . Ratchford , F . B . Ratchford , Kay , and J . Moore , J . P . ; also the following visitors-. —Brothei-3 C . Hoy wood 1387 P . G . D . C , J . W . Kenyon 42 P . P . G . S . W ., W . Anderton P . M . 1161 , and Farrer 2155 .

The Lodge was opened in ancient form at 3 p . m ., after whioh Mr . E . II . Baldwin and Mr . J . H . Norris were initiated by the Immediata Past Master and the Worshipfnl Master respectively . The Senior

Warden presented the working tools , the Junior Wardeu delivering tbe charge . The proceedings terminated with liberal donations to the Charity Box , and a vote to the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls of the sum of 20 guineas .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . ON the 9 th instant there was a capital nroater of members and visitors at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester , to support Brother William jT . Sohofield W . M . upon the second occasion of the abova Lodgo being held . He had also a good bill of fare to present , whioh contained the names of two joining members , vir „ , Bros . Oates Rushton ( Peace Lodge , 2269 ) , and Whittle ( Strangeways Lodge , 1219 ) ,

and those of three initiates . The first of these , Mr . Alexander Graham Bryoe , gained admittance into onr anoient Order under the guidance of tbe Worshipfal Master , who himself essayed to perform the ceremony ; the second candidate , Mr . C . Houston , being taken in hand by Bro . S . Mamelok P . M . ; and the third , Mr . Thomas Dean

Lightfoot , by Brother William Boden P . M . S . W . The whole of the work waB well done , and reflected great credit upon all those who took part in it . At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , and songs and recitations helped to make the evening a very pleasant one . The artistes on this occasion

were Bros . Hardicker , Smith , Stott , Bridge , Hopkiuson , and E . Roberts . We ought to mention that amongst the visitors were two very energetic Provinoial Officers , VI ' ., Bros . W . H . Peak and James W . Abbott , who tendered Borne excellent advice to the Omcer « and Members of this tbo newest Lodge , their remarks being received with every evidence of approval .

Lodgo of Instruction , No . 581 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge wns held ou Thursday , 9 th Murch . After the in inn tea of tbo fait regular meeting hud baen read and confirmed , tlie btUol ws s successfully taken for six now members . Brother Cyril 1 L Beev- ) r ( Architect Lodge ) performed tbe ceremony of initiition , Brother S . Blills ( Wilton Lodge ) acting us candidate . The woiking

tool were presented and explained by Brother Harrison acting J . W ., nnd tho E . A . charge was delivered by Brother Lingard acting S . W . The chair was then resumed by Brother Scholfield W . M . ( Lodge of Integrity ) , who passed into the soeomi decree Brother Grundy . Tho L-d . fr' wns closed nt 920 . ' 1 'hern wero present : —Brothers II . II . Wurourion P . M . P . P . G . S . D . nnd Freer ptor , Lenard Treasurer , Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . aud Secietary . C . II . Bcever acting

W . M ., Lingard noting S . W ., Harrison aotinsr J . W ., S . Mills W . M ., H . G . Barnes W . M ., Bamford W . M ., Scholfield W . M ., Geortre Parker W . M ., Fred Hilton P . M ., William Bee P . M ., Simister P . M ., Westall , W . Ba-nes , Peel , Haranett , Jones , Brown , Lindop , Grundy , Searle , Hepwortb , Blnneom , Chndderton , Georgo Taylor , Robertsbaw , Sam . LukfyDean , Chalmers , Nathaniel Jones ; Visitor—Brother Beck with . The next meeting will ba held on Tuesday , the 28 th instant , when tho ceremony of raising will ba rehearsed .

Kensington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1767 . —A mating was held on Tuesday , the 21 st iustaut , at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardea Square , Kensington . Present—Brothers R . H . Williams P . M . Deputy Preceptor , E . W . Dennis W . M ., J . W . Barker P . M . S . W ., F . A . Barth J . W ., F . CraggaP . M . Secretary , H . G . Danby W . M . 1056 S . D ., Lewis Beale J . D ., J . J . Rumbal I . G . ; Bros . W . B .

Neville , A . Williams P . M ., E . E . Geflowski W . M . 531 , J . H . Neville , W . H . Dresden W . M . 1602 . The Lodge having been dnly opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The Lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Neville offered himself as a candidate for raising ; he was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the

third degreo and the ceremony rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Barker was elected Worshipfnl Master for the next meeting . A vote of thanks wus passed to Brother Dennis for his able working for tho first time as Worshipfnl Master . The Lodge was then closed .

HOUOWAY ' S OHTTITEHI ASD Pius . —Sudden changes of temperature surely try nil persons prone to rheumatism , sciatica , tic , doloreux , and many maliuUe * scarcely less painful , though of shorter duration . On tlio lirst attack of softness or sufferin <* in any mnscle , joint , or nerve , recourse Bhould immediately be had to fomenting the sent of disease with hot brico and

rubbing in this remarkable Ointnnnt , which will assuage the uneasiness of tlie part , subdue inllammntiou , and reduce tho swelling . The Pills , simultaneously taken , will rectify constitutional di-sfnrhances anl re o v tha st . rongth . No romedy heretofore discovoreu has pi overt ? o rfec ive a % the Ointment aud Pills for removing gouty , rheumatic , aud ? crofuljU » attack * which allect all ages , and are commonly called hereditary ,