Notices Of Meetings.

McMurdo J . G ., and G . Read as H . The impressive service for the dead was very carefully rendered by the officiating Knights , after which Sir Knight Wheeler M . P . S ., as having known him longest , delivered a short address , dwelling on his many amiable qualities , the goodness both of his head and heart . It was a touching coincidence

that their departed friend was the first person in Scotland on whom ho had conferred the degree of tho Holy Sepulchre , and tho first to be carried to his sepulchre . Bro . Johnson was unmarried , but an address of condolence to his surviving relatives was agreed to , and the Conclave was closed in solemn form .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73— This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 21 st December , in Kilwinning Hall . Bro . G . McDonald R . W . M . presiding , assisted by Bros . J . Bannerman D . M ., J . Balantyne S . M ., A . McLood S . W ., J . Hanbridge J . W ., G . Wheeler , C . It . Hit-hards S ., J . Ampleford T ., S . Kay S . D . Bro . D .

Eeid , I . P . M . 465 , was also on tho dais . The case of a deserving widow was brought before tho Lodge , and a sum voted for her immediate necessities . The Lodge was then raised to the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Wheeler passsd Bro . J . Canldwell to tho degree of Fellow Craft . There being no further business , the Lodge was then closed .

St . Marks Lodge , No . 102 . —An installation meeting was held on Monday , 20 th December , when , in the presence of a large nnmber of tin ; brethren , Bro . T . Halket installed Bro . Smith , and his office bearers for the ensuing year , tho list of whom we have already published . Bro . Hulket , on " Wednesday , also installed Bro . B . Trout as R . W . M . of Kilwinning , No . 4 , and the remainder of his office bearers , whoso names wc published on tho day of election .

Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —A general meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Bro . " J . H . Boss AV . M . in the chair , assisted by Bros . Burnett S . W ., D . Poscuer J . W ., J . Peartree Treasurer , Phil T , ( . w Sreiotarv . G . Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croaker I . G . ; there

were also present Bros . J . Constable I . P . M ., and P . M . 's Bros . S . Solomon , It . ' /> . Bloomficld , N . Moss , S . Moss , Harfeld , Meyers , Gluckstein , Gotthcil , aud a numerous assemblage of members . The evening ' s proceedings commenced with the usual routine observed at ilasonic meetings of this kind , after which Bros . Sadleir , Bush au 1 Cohen were admitted to the Master's degree . Messrs . Johannes , ErnstSchultze , Conrad , Koppleman , Lcdercr and Moss Davis

, having been ballotted for , and accepted , were duly initiated into the Order . Although the W . M . was evidently suffering from a bronchial affection , he managed to perforin his duties with his accustomed ability and precision . Bro . Asher I . Meyers , of Prosperity Lodge , No . ( i 5 , a gentleman of some literary attainments , and connected with the Jewish Chronicle , was admitted a joining member . Notice

of motion was given by the I . P . M ., that ten guineas should be voted from the funds of the Lodge to present a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Koss , on his approaching retirement from the chair . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment . Tho usual to ; ists followed , in proposing which tlie W . M . truly distinguished himself . His speeches were short , that is in itself an increased advantage , but pithy and very

well expressed . Bro . Constable , in a few happily chosen terms , proposed the health of the W . M ., which was received with the utmost enthusiasm , for ' Bro . Eoss is extremely popular with the brethren . The time is always pleasantly passed in this Lodge , esneciallv when cood singing forms part of the diversion . Bros .

Constable , Bailey , Boss , Benjamin , and others , exerted themselves to please , and the applause , which followed their excellent singing , proved they were appreciated . Bro . Bilby presided at the harmonium in the Lodge room . The visitors were Bros . James Cox S . D . 7155 , 0 . McLean P . M . I 0 S 7 , J . Smith 1257 , Henry Eoberts 22 , H . Massey P . M . 019 , J . J . Cohen S . W . 1310 , Benjamin ISO .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 103 . —The members met on Wednesday , at Bro . Chard ' s , White Hart , Abchnrchlaue . Present—Bros . D . Poscner W . M ., 0 . Walker S . W ., Tollis J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , J . Constable Treas ., Blackball S . D ., Tnrquand J . D ., Biddcll I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . —Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor .

Business—Preliminaries duly attended to . The ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Brown acting as candidate ; the ceremony of raising followed , Bro . Burr acting as candidate ; Bro . Walker elected W . 11 . for the nest meeting ; a vote of thanks was cordially given to Bro . Poseuer , and with seasonable good wishes the brethren scpaatod .

York Lodge , No . 236— On Monday , the 20 th inst ., the installation of Bro . Francis Bawling took place at tho York Lodge . There was a large attendance of brethren , including representatives from other Lodges . Bro . W . Cowling P . M . officiated as Installing Master . The officers were afterwards appointed as follow : —Bros . Eev . W . Ynleiitino S . W ., G . C . Ba- < kott J . W ., Eev . H . V . Palmer

P . M . Chaplain , W . Cowling . P . M . Treasurer , Jos . Todd P . M . Secretary , Thos . Cooper P . M . D . C ., A . Buckley S . D ., T . B . Whytchead J . D ., T . S . Cambridge Organist , AV " . II . Gaiuforth I . G ., Kirby Asst . Secretary , and J . Tissimau and Ceo . Garbntt Stewards . ' Bro . Eedfaro was appointed Ty ler . The annual banquet will be held on Mouduv next , 27 th Dec , being tho feast of St . John the Evangelist ,

Eoyal Brunswick Lodge , No . 296 .-This Lodge held ifanniversary meeting on the evening of Monday , the loth December at Freemasons' Hail , Surrey otrcct , Shui " . <; kl , when Bro . Homy Eci-oyd ( tho W . M . elect ) was installed in due and ancient form , ant in a very able manner , by the I . P . M ., Bro . Pavvson . The customarj homage was paid to the W , M . hy a iargo assemblage of distingtiishoc

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brethren , including Bros . Henry Smith Prov . G . Secretary West Yorks , Hamilton , M . A ., Mns . Bac , Pror . G . Chaplain , Koddewig Prov . G . D . C ., Denton , member of the Grand Lodge of Sweden and Norway ; the W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of the Britannia and Wentworth Lodges , Sheffield ; the Scarsdale Lodge , Chesterfield ; Phoenix Lodge , Eotherham ; Pelham Lodge , Worksop ; ltoyal Alfred Lodge , Alfrcton ;

Philanthropic , Leeds ; Claro Lodge , Harrowgate , & c . The following officers were dnly invested by the W . M .: —Bros . John Kidal S . W ., Walter Nicholson J . W ., Eev . Samuel W . Earnshaw , M . A ., Chaplain , M . de Bartolome , M . D ., Treas ., Robert Schott Sec , Geo . Cubley S . D ., W . Skinner , M . E . C . S ., J . D ., John Marples D . C ., Thomas Harrison I . G ., Charles Clement Can- and Moses Hartley Stewards , Suckley

Or " , and Hessey Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet provided by Bro . Brookes , and presided orer by the W . M ., Bro . Ecroyd . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . P . M . Seebohm , F . Z . S ., proposed the health of the W . M ., and Bro . PM . Lougden that of the visiting brethren , which was responded to by Bro . Captain Traill .

Probity and Freedom Lodge , No . 367 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 16 th instant , at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , Smallbridge , Eochdale , and was well attended . The Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes of last meeting unanimously confirmed . A ballot took place for Mr . James Leach , and , proving favourable , ho was initiated into the

mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Wm . Schoticld W . M . elect was then installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and appointed tho following officers : —Bros . William J . Kinder S . W ., Wm . Beswicke J . W ., A . T . Shore S . D ., J . Scholield J . D ., C . M . Jones P . M . Treasurer , Swift Secretary , Robert Wren P . M . D . C ., Henry Ashworth I . G ., W . Davis Tyler . Tho ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . T . Baker Ashworth P . M ., in a most impressive

and eloquent manner . Four candidates were proposed for initiation at tho next meeting , and the Lodge was then closed . An excellent banquet was served by Bro . McOwen . The usual toasts were proposed by the W . M . Ecspondiug to the toast of the "Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . Jones P . M . and Bro . Roberts P . M . —both P . P . G . officers—gave the brethren some interesting information respecting the proposed East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educiitioual and Benevolent Institution .

Clyde Lodge , No . 408 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , 17 th December , at 170 Buchanan-street , Bro . Harper H . W . M . assisted by Bros . Downie I . P . M ., J . ' Melnnis D . M ., Wm . Bisland S . W ., W . S * Williamson acting J . W ., G . Anderson Treasurer , and a large number of brethren and visitors . Amongst the latter were Bros . Prout E . W . M . No . 4 , Wheeler No . 73 , Patterson Treasurer

No . 102 , Jack E . W . M . No . 128 . Bro . Prout asked the Lodge to kindly initiate two gentlemen for him , and the request being granted , Bro . Harper the E . W . M . performed tho ceremony in a very careful manner . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 ud degree , when Bro . Wheeler , at the request of the R . W . M ., passed two Brothers for

St . Mark's Lodge , and one for Clyde Lodge , to that degree . Bro , Pattison , Treasurer of St . Mark ' s , returned thanks on behalf of his Lodjre , for their courtesy to them , and also to Bro . Wheeler for performing the ceremony . ' The Lodge was then opened in the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Wheeler raised a Bro . to the sublime degree , tho E . W . M . proposing a vote of thanks to him for his services .

St . Mungo Encampment of Knights Templar , G-lasgOAV . —Tlie regular meeting was held on Monday , 20 th December . Sir Knight E . Boll E . C . presiding , when a Priory of the Knights of Malta was opened , with B , Bell Prior , G . W . Wheeler Prelate , C . McKenzic Marshall , J . Smith 1 st Aide de Camp , J . Hughes 2 nd Aide

de Camp , when Sir Knights Baker , Ilardie , Brown , and Douglas were duly created Knights of Malta . The same Sir Knights , with the addition of S . Hughes , were afterwards instructed iu the ancient degree of the Mark aud Wrestle , by Sir Knight E . Bell , Prior .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the l ( 3 th inst ., at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . Present—Bros . Honoymau W . M ., Gillavd S . W ., Lee J . W ., Marnier Preceptor , T . Cull Secretary , Tolmie , Martin aud L . Eeibold . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was opened in the 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , and the ceremony of raising ably

worked by the W . M . Resumed to the 1 st degree , and the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 5 th and ( 5 th sections worked by the brethren . Bro . L . Eeibold , of Lodge ISO , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Gillard to be the W . M . for the ensuing week . The Secretary announced that , in accordance with tho rules , the ceremony of Installation would bo worked , by Bro . W . C . Parsons , W . M . Lodge 180 , on Thursday , 30 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m . The Lodge was then closed iu perfect harmony .

St . Andrew's Lodge , No . 465 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held in their own hall , Garngad-road , Glasgow , on 10 th of December . The Lodge was opened by Bro . David Reid E . W . M . The auditor ' s report was presented , from which it appears that the Lodge is in a prosperous state , rapidly clearing off the cost

of their hall . A Board of Installed Masters having been duly formed , Bro . D . Gilchrist , E . W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Wheel . r to Bro . Reid , for the benefit of installation . Bro . J . Morgan , R . W . M ., Star 219 , afterwards proclaimed him in tho Lodge . anJi also installed the real of the ollicci'S , iu a very -.. ( H- ; . < . ' ! y style . Tho Lodge was then