Notices Of Meetings.

xcellent banquet . The nsual toasts wero proposed and duly honoured , and Bro . Dalby the I . P . M . was presented with a ten guinea Past Master ' s Jewel as a token of tho brethren's recognition of the valuable services he has rendered to the Lodgo during bis year of office . Tho proceedings wero enlivened by tho vocal displays of several brethren , whose efforts were , however , to somo extent ,

restrained by the absence of a piano , a defect which will doubtless be remedied at future meetings of tho Lodge . In conclusion , it may be remarked , that the Peckham Lodgo , which has just commenced the third year of its existence , has thus far shown remarkable prosperity . It numbers on its books sixty subscribing and two honorary

members , no less than twenty gentlemen having been initiated during tho past twelve months . Among the numerous visitors wore Bros . Allan C . Wylie W . M . 8 G 9 , S . H . Wagstaff P . M . 1216 , Henry W . Gompertz S . D . 1364 , Dann P . M . 72 , Henry Moore P . M . 73 . Chas . F . Hogard P . M . 265 , G . Edmonds P . M . 975 , Smith P . M . 1172 , Reynolds 169 , Jas . Garner S . D . 975 , J . Drew J . D ., 1261 , & c , & o .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —Tho regular meeting of this young and flourishing Lodgo was held on the 18 th inst ., at tho Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross . Present—Bros . J . Michael W . M ., Jas . Willing Jan . I . P . M ., Timms P . M . 177 Sec , Williams S . W ., Kingham J . W , Scales S . D ., Side J . D ., Stiles I . G ., Daley Tvler , and Bros . Read , Solomon , Cheek , Carter , Rogers

Jones Simond , Cavet , Clarko , Cadett , H . Stiles , Colls , Gilbert , Bnnkell , Easey , & e . The business commRnced with the usual pre . liminaries . Bros . A . Vanderpump , II . Scales , and P . Vanderpnmp were raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . Edwards , Ovens , Morgan , Raney , Clark and Greenslade wero passed to tho 2 nd degree , and MessTS . Brooker , Robins , Van Camp , and Frith wero impressively

initiated into the Order by the W . M ., whose perfect working was fully appreciated . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho usual banquet followed , provided by Bro . Cox . The W . M . presided , and gave the usual loyal and Masonio toasts . In speaking of that of tho I . P . M ., the W . M . impressed on the brethren the necessity of their regular attendance . They would then he competent to judge of tho capabilities of

tho W . M . whom they misht elect , and assured tho brethren that the Senior Warden was fully capable of filling the chair ; indeed , he might say every officer was perfect . The toasts of tho W . M ., Visitors , and Officers were given and responded to , and tho Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable evening . The visitors wero Bros . Jordan 511 , Berrie 1185 , Pinkey 177 . and Harriss 177 .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The regular meeting was held on the 18 th inst ., at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road . Present—Bros . Side W . M ., II . B . Fowler S . W ., C . I . Scales J . W ., Jas . Willing P . M . Treas ., W . M . Stiles Sec , J . W Berrie S . D ., A . W . Fenner J . D ., J . W . Smith I . G ., and Bros . H . Scales , J . Cadett , C . Cox , W . Read , n . Child , & c . Bnsines—The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . The ceremony of raising

was rehearsed , Bro . H . Scales acting as candidate Tho traditional history was then given by tho W . M ., for which a cordial vote of thanks was accorded . Tho 1 st and 2 nd sections of the 1 st Lecture were then worked by the brethren , ably assisted by the W . M . Bro . Jas . Willing was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , on which occasion he will rehearso the ceremony of installation . Several members of tho Emulation Lodgo have expressed their intention to be present .

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 . —Tho usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday week , tho 17 th inst ., at tho Lion Hotel , Hampton . Present—Bros . E . Hopwood P . M . 141 W . M ., W Hammond P . M . 201 , 1326 , and 1512 , I . P . M . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , D , B . Raw P . M . Treasurer acting S . W ., J . Hurst J . W ., T . C . Walls acting S . D ., C . W . Fox J . D .. J . C . Jcssett I . G ., T . W . Ockonrlen D . C .,

J . E . Hunt , J . Chifcott , F . W . Kent , J . W . Hiscox , T . Moody , II . Tagg , & c Visitors—Bros . Tench 511 , and II . Jones 1326 . The Lodge having been opened in tho three degrees , tho W . M . raised Bros . T . Moody and Harry Tagg to the sublime degree . Two gentlemen were prevented , at tho last moment , from coming up for initiation , also a brother for passing . Bro . E . T . Barrett 1503 was

unanimonsly elected a joining member of this Lodgo . Several propositions were made for tho ensuing meeting , and the Lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed ; the health of the W . M ., proposed , in a few well chosen words , bytho I . P . M ., meeting with much enthusiasm , as

did also that of Bro . Hammond . Tho brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening , Bros Hurst , Walls , and Jessett enhancing , by their vocal efforts , the harmony of the occasion . The R . W . P . G . M . ( Bro . Col . Burdett ) was expected , but , owing to a domestic bereavement , was compelled to postpone his visit until the next regular meeting , which will take place on Thursday , 16 th March .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge ( which was only lately consecrated ) was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the New Cross nail , Upper Lewisham-road , Bro . Walter B . Woodman W . M . occupied the chair , E . H . Thiellay P . G . P . Middlesex S . W ., Simmons J . W ., Keeble P . M . Treas , F . Walters P . G . P ., Middlesex Sec , L . Beck S . D ., Green J . D .,

Hardman I . G . Tho Lodge was opened , and the following gentlemen wero balloted for and unanimously accepted , and afterwards duly initiated by the W . M . in a manner that reflected great credit on so young a member of the Order—viz ., Messrs . S . Jewell , II . Hinton , S . ° II . Beckles , J . Moss , and W . Smnthwaite . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to a very excellent dinner . The W . M .,

who very genially presided , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . S . Jewell responded to the toast of the Initiates , and he , as well as the other brethren , expressed their satisfaction at tho able manner in which the beautiful ceremony had been delivered , saying it would make a lasting impression on them . Bro . E . H . Thiellay S . W . then proposed the toast of the W . M ., and congratulated him on tho able manner ho had conducted the duties of the Lodge . The toast of

. the Visitors was responded to by Bros . J . Haywood W . M . 946 and Smith , Perfect Ashlar , both of whom congratulated tho brethren on the selection they had mado . The toast of the Officers followed , which was severally responded to , and tho Tyler ' s toast concluded a very harmonious evening , interspersed with songs and recitations by Bros . Smith and several other brethren .

Gladsmuir Chapter , No . 1385 . —Tho installation meeting of this Chapter was held on Thursday , tho 17 th February , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present—E . Comps . T . S . Carter Prov . G . N . M . E . Z ., J . Lowthin Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . H ., W . Cutbush J ., J . R . Cocks Prov . G . J . S . E ., J . Terry Prov . G . D . C . P . Z ., G . W . Verry P . Z . Prin . Soj ., and Comps . Hay ward Edwards S . N ., J . Livingston 1 st A . S .,

Booth 2 nd A . S ., . 7 . E . CussansM . C , J . W . CrutchStoward , J . Pnrrott , W . Marks , It .. Fisher Young and J . Cutbush . Visitor—E . Comp . W . B . Heath P . Z . No . 22 . Tho business of the Chapter was to instal the Principals and induct the officers for the year ensning . E . Comp . Terry , in his usual efficient manner , acted as installing officer , and installed E . Comps . Lowthin M . E . Z ., W . Cntbnsh II . and Hayward

Edwards J . Tho following Comps . were inducted officers : Comps . Cocks S . E ., Verry S . N ., Livingston Prin . Soj ., Booth 1 st A . S ., Cnssana D . C ., R . Fisher Young Steward . Comp . Goddard was re-elected Janitor . Tho M . E . Z . presented E . Comp . Carter , tho 1 st Z . of the Chapter , with a very handsome Past Principal's jewel , made by Comp . Lamb , which had been subscribed for by the members of the Chapter , for which Comp . Carter thanked them ,

Province Of Hampshire And Isle Of Wight.

PROVINCE OF HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT .

SUDDEN DEATH OP THE SENIOR GRAND WARDEN .

THE brethren of this province have just met with a very heavy loss in tho death of Bro . Samuel Darley Forbes , ono of the oldest members of tho Craft—if not actually tho senior—in tho Pro . vince . He was a most indofatigable Mason , over ready to lend a holping hand to young members , and particularly to brethren just installed as Worshipful Masters . A ery few Masons joining the Craft when young mou , as ho did , evinced so much zeal and took so active a

part for a long period in promoting tho welfare of the institution . The deceased , although he had beon a Mason over 36 years , was only fifty-nine at tho time of his death , which took place at his residence in Portsea , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., [ after only a few days' illness He had , at intervals , suffered from rheumatic gout , more especially during the present winter , but up to loss than a week before hia

death ho was actively engaged in his ordinary occupation , and took a prominent part in the proceedings at the Provincial Grand Chapter , held at Portsmouth on tho 31 st nit . Bro . Forbes was initiated in tho Royal Sussex Lodge , Portsea , on tho 7 th December , 1839 , and he received the third degree in the following February . He joined the Lodge of Harmony , then held at Gosport , on 3 rd December , 1810 , and

was Worshipful Master in 1843 . He was one of tho founders of tho Portsmouth Lodge , No . 4 S 7 ( lato 717 ) , in 1843 , and wa 3 appointed Secretary . He was W . M . of the Portsmouth Lodgo for the years 1844 and 1845 , and was appointed Secretary again in 1847 . Ho was electod an houorary member of that Lodge in March , 1 S 60 , in recognition of his services to Masonry in general , and the Portsmouth

Lodge in particular . He was also ono of the founders of the United Brothers' Lodge , Sonthsea , No . 1069 , in 1865 . He was a P . P . G . Wnrden of Essex , and was appointed Senior Grand Warden of Hamp . shire and the Isle of Wight at tho last Provincial meeting , held at Ryde in July , 1875 . In addition to these numerous offices Bro . Forbes had filled the

office of First Principal in several Chapters . He was also a Knight Templar , and , we believe , a Rose Croix Mason ; he likewise evinced great interest in Mark Masonry , and took an active part in reviving it in Portsmouth a few years since , and also in inducing Earl Percy , then Grand Master of tho degree in England , to pay a visit to Portsmouth and preside at a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge .

There was on that occasion a largo gathering ot Mark Master Masons , and the result was a considerable accession of strength to its numbers in that district . Bro . Forbes was , at the time of his death , I . P . M . of the Portsmouth Mark Lodgo , No . 17 . The other offices ho filled this year , in addition to being Senior Grand Warden of tho Province , were P . G . Dir . of Ceremonies of the Chapter ( to which he was

appointed a fortnight previously ) , and Director of Ceremonies of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 309 , with which Lodge ho had been associated so many years . He was held in high esteem by the Prov . Grand Master ( Bro Beach , M . P . ) , as will be judged by the important office he was filling in the Province . In addition to Freemasonry , our deceased brother took a prominent part in the Volunteer

movement , when it was first started iu Portsmouth , and for many years held a commission as Qnartermaster in the Artillery brauch of tho service . On the unexpected news of his death being communicated to the brethren , tho Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the neigh - bourhood held a meeting , to arrange for the attendance at his funeral of those desirous of showing a last mark of respect to so

worthy a Mason . Accordingly , on Thursday , the 17 th , upwards of a hundred brethren assembled , and preceded the funeral cortdye to tho Portsea Cemetery , where they formed up on either side , while the body was conveyed to the Chapel , the Wardens , two Past Masters , and the Worshipful Master of his old Lodge , No . 309 , walking in front of the body , and the other members filing in after the mourners . The

funeral service was impressively carried out by Bro . Rev . E . B . C . Churchill , one of the Provincial Grand Chaplains , and at the close the brethren threw sprigs of myrtle and acacia into the grave , but no other Masonic ceremonial took place , the funeral being , at the request of the family , a private one . We may add that all three of his sons were initiated into Masonry by Bro . Forbes . Two were present at the funeral , but tho third is living in Rome .