Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction No . 45 . —A meeting of tho members of this Lodgo was held at Bio . Spuvgiu ' s , Tho Sportsman , City-road , on Monday last , undor tho Mastership of Bro . Sillis , assisted " by Bros . Willison S . W ., Hallam sen . J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Sec , W . Rowley S . D ., Hallo J . D ., Weodon I . G . There wero present—Bros . Trewinnartl , Pearcy , Wing , Halford , Alford ,

Edmunds , Pelikan , Willett , Recknell , Spurgin , Ives , Greene , Byng , Gibbs , Hirst , Isaac , Beattie , Killiek sen ., Killiek , jnn ., Gyer . All formalities wore dnly complied with , and tho Lodge was advanced ; Bro . Edmunds proving his efficiency , was entrusted . Lodgo was opened in tho third , and the beautiful ceremony was rehearsed in a very effective manner by tho W . M ., Bro . Edmunds acting as candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked tho first , second , and third sections of tho

lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was worked down , and Bros . Eecknell and Millett of the Euphrates Lodge No . 212 , and Bro . Beattio of tho Metropolitan Lodge No . 1507 , wero elected members . Bro . "Willison was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . Halford , tho Treasurer , was elected an hon . member . A voto of thanks was awarded the W . M . for the very efficient manner in which ho had discharged the duties of the chair .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —On Tuesday April 22 nd , at the Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , Hoiborn . Present : —Bros . J . Soper "W . M ., Low S . W ., Gruggon J . W ., Dvvarber Treas ., Dickins Sec , Hallam S . D ., Dwarber J . D ., Bramham I . G ., P . M . Bro . Bingomann Preceptor ; Bros . Bond , Cornu , T . B . Dodson , Tate , Brown , Pownceby , Sanders , Abell , and White . After

preliminaries , Lodgo was oponed and tho ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Linscott candidate . The first section of tho Lecture was worked by Bro . Tate , the second by Bro . Brown . Tho Lodge was resumed , and Bros . Dewsbury and Collinson elected joining members . Bro . Low was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation .

Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held at the White Havt , CoUegc-stvect , Lambeth , on tho 17 th instant , whon thero were present Bros . Timothy W . M ., Watterton S . W ., Nott J . W ., Isaac Treas ., Bond Sec , Janoway S . D ., Brown J . D ., Chalkeloy I . G ., and Bros . Stewart , Balls , Bale , Field , Whiting ,

& c . Tho Lodgo was opened iu duo form , and after tho minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmod , the third ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Balo being tho candidate . Tho working was most satisfactory , aud at its conclusion Lodgo was closed iu peace aud harmony .

Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —Tim regular meeting of this Lodge was hold on Tuesday last at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen Street , under the presidency of Bro ., I . It . Lcggott W . M ., R . Lister S . W ., Dr Wilkinson J . W ., T . Hull P . M . Trea ., G . S . States P . G . S . Sec , C . A . Woods S . D ., J . Chinnei-y . I . D ., Ki-rrell I . G ., J . L ' uid ftcward ; V . M . 'x J . Y ON . TI ; i > J < 'tf , K . II . TlnVlf ; iy : nnd

Bros . Toomcr , Knmlii ' . i , Smith , IVnet , Masters , Ik-hag , Hurt , Manhy , Lcimai'd , Lnmbe . The Visitors wero—Bros . J . Iriiith 1507 , J . C . Elliott 1764 , J . Docker 1087 , Hossombe 002 , R , Ewens 802 , W . Hixon 1741 , H . E . Frances P . P . G . D . Surrey , E . Hopwoocl P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Grossitcphan 348 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodgo was opened , and Bro . Toomer was raised to the third degree

in a very impressive manner . A committee meeting was hold at tho Union Tavern , Air Street , for the purpose of perpetuating the name of tho lato respected Bro . John Boyd , P . M . of the Lodge , P . G . P ., G . S . It was proposed by Bro . T . Bnll P . M ., seconded by Bro . E . H . Thiellay , supported iu feeling terms by the W . M ., that a sum of three guineas be voted from tho funds of the Lodgo annually , to bo

competed for in the Girls School , such prizo to bo approved by the Lodge , to be called the " John Boyd Prize , " subject to the governing body or matron of tho school . It was also proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . E . H . Thiellay P . M ., that a subscription be entered into for procuritg a life-size portrait of tho lato respected Bro . J . Boyd , to be hung in the hall of tho Girls' School , or somo other place

selected by tho committee and approved of by the Lodgo . It was also resolved that Bro . Verrall act as Hon . Sec , and Bro . T . Bull P . M . be Hon . Treasurer . Bro . G . S . States stated that Bro . Free P . M . had presented to the Lodge some old minute books , from the dato of 17 G 5 to 1821 ; this was a very interesting event to the Brethreu ; nnd a cordial vote of thanks from the Lodge was given . Tho Lodgo was then closed ,

and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkius . 'Hie W . M ., in torse and eloquent terms , proposed tho usual Loyal id Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . Bro . Haslctt I . P . M said he had to propose a toast that would , he was sure , be acccptabl to them all , and that was the health of the W . M , They had heard is excellent

working , and knew how thoroughly he discharged even athec . The W . M . in reply said ho had to thank Bro . ITaslett for tl encomiums passed on him . He felt there was a warmth and sine ity in their reception of tho toast , and he would , iu every resneet , ( " all ho could for tho Lodge , as ho felt a peculiar interest in it from b lg placed in this important position . He advised all brethrct to attend Lodjros of Instruction . Ho felt a pride in saying th ; was a

centenary Lodge , it being 105 years old ; and when thoy : 3 kecl at tho book that had boon given them , dating back over sv - 'cnty ycirs , they would derive groat interest from its perusal . Tn ¦ W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , Bros . Francis , Hopwc «¦ ., Iriuth , and H . M . Levy responding to tho toast . The W . M . said 10 regretted not having the pleasure of proposing tho toast of the I . P . M . on the last occasion ; but they must havo seen the excellent man . er in which he performed the ceremony of installation . Ho was ono ever ready

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and worthy to render them assistance , and possessed all tho capabilities to do so . Bro . Haslett in reply said he thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions ; whatever tho W . M . said of him in regard to carrying out the dutios of the Lodgo , that would bo his careful study to do . The W . M . then proposed the health of tho Treasurer and Secretary ; he was pleased to seo so worthy a

successor to their late respected Bro . Boyd . The choice of the brethron had wisely fallen on Bro . Bnll , and no worthier brother could havo beon found . Ho regretted tho absenco of Bro . G . S . Statos , whoso capabilities they all knew . In every detail , not only on this occasion , but for many years that brother had worked hard to ensuro tho suecess of tho Lodge , and in that effort ho had beon most successful .

Bro . T . Bull P . M . and Treasurer said ho was quite overcome by tho kindly expressions of the W . M ., but he conld only say it won ' ! bo his aim to follow in tho footsteps of so worthy a predecessor , and he heartily thanked them . Tho ^ VM . then proposed the toast of tho P . M . ' s , in doing which he regretted thero wero only three present , and thoy , he hoped , would for many years bo among them . Bro . E . H . Thiellay responded to the toast , and said he , as well as tho other

P . M . 's , felt it a distinguished honour to rank among them in so old aud influential a Lodge . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Masonic Charities , remarking that he was a Steward at the next Festival . This Lodge had been iu existence 105 years , and ho was suro tho brethren wonld rally round him at the Festival . Tho toasts of tho Wardens and Officers were given , and severally responded to . The Tyler ' s toast followed . Several brethren contributed to tho harmony .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday last . Presont—Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., Hallam sen . S . W ., H . Hall J . W ., Pearoy Preceptor , A . VV . Fenner Sec , Garrod S . D ., Willison J . D ., Hunt I . G . j also Bros . 0 . Lorkin , Brasted , Wallington , J . Millingtou , Williams , Powell , Byng , Elliston . The usual preliminaries

wore observed ; Lodge then advanced a degree , whon Bro . Powell having proved himself very efficient , was entrusted , after which Lodgo was opened in the third degree , and tho ceremony of raising very well rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Powell acting as candidate ; the traditional history being given . Bro . Preceptor worked tho

first and third sections of tholectnre , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed , aud Bro . Hallam was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting , aftor which Lodgo was closed and adjourned . Tho Fifteen Sections will bo worked iu tho Lodgo of Instruction this evening ( Saturday ) , under the presidency of Bro . R . Pearcy , and it is hoped a strong muster of tho brethren will bo thero to do honour to the occasion .

Zetland Lodge , No . 515 E . C—A regular meeting was held at tho Masonic Hall , 27 Strada Strotta , Valetta , on tho 14 th April . Present—W . Bro . Giovanni Segond D . G . Treasurer W . M ., R . Wostrop I . P . M ., G . Crabtrco S . W ., Professor Hamilton Stillou J . W ., It . Miller Sec , H . Westrup S . D ., A . Tagliafcrro J . D ., G . Owen I . G ., J . Matthews Organist , nnd 11 . Beck Tyler j P . M . Bro .

llieuheliiianii , and a large attendance of members . Visitors—W . Bro . A . M . Krnadley D . D . G . M ., Capt . F . W . Boechey P . M . 3-1-9 , C . E . Coffey W . M . . 'Hi ) , flt-os . Souiiler 1717 , Perron Lodgo "Concordia , " Florence , Capfc . Blake 341 ) , Horn 3-1-9 , J . Starkoy D . G . Sec , F . C . B . Richards 319 , and others . Tho Lodgo being duly opened , the minutos of tho last regular meeting wore read and confirmed . W . Bro . Westrup assumed

tho gavel , and a ballot was taken for Capt . James Boor , of tho SS . " Hoadquarters , " which proving favourable , ho was introduced and very impressively initiated into Freemasonry . The D . D . G . M ., at the request of tho W . M ., took charge of tho Lodgo and raised it to the secoud degree . Bro . W . J . Harding , Engineer of H . M . S . " Shannon , " having given satisfactory proof of his proficiency in the F . C ., was passed out for preparation . The Lodge being advanced to the third

degree , Bro . Harding was raised by tho D . D . G . M . to tho degree of a M . M ., tho ceremony included the explanations and lecture on the tracing board . The Lodgo was closed at 10 . 30 p . m . iu due and ancient form . At the banquet the usual loyal toasts were honoured , aud the charitable collection made at tho table produced £ 1 9 s lid . The brethren separated beforo midnight , after passing a very enjoyable evening .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —The membcrs of this Lodgo held their weekly meetiug on Tuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Christian W . M ., Forss S . W ., Williams J . W ., Wardell S . D ., Clark J . B ., Brasted I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas . ; P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . C . Lorkin , Polak , Smyth , Gillor , Morgan , and others .

Tlio Lodge was opened , and Bro . J . 7 ¦ : kin having auswored tho necossary questions , the ceremony ofp- lingwas rehearsed , Bro . J . Lorkin being the candidate . The Lodt was called from labonr to refreshment , and afterwards resumed i Masonic duties . Bro . J . Lorkin answered the necessary quest ns , tho Lodge was then

opened in tho third degree , and th ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho Preceptor gave the ' 1 ditional History . Bro . C . Lorkin worked tho third section of l * lecture , assisted by tho brethren , after which Lodge was re . iirly closed . Bro . Dnllas was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evei g .

Callender Lodge , No . 10-52 .- "'ho Festival of St . John was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-strc ., Manchester , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . Tho chair was taken b ) the Worshipful Master , Bro . William Slatlc , who was snpported by . 3 staff of Officers , and the following brethren : —Samuel Davies . P . M ., R . E . Johnson P . M ., D . Edwards P . M ., D . Langridgo P . J . Besides members of the Lodge , thero were many distinguished / i > itors , amongst whom were Worshipful Bros . Ishmael Davies W . M . 1147 , W . Parker W . M , 993 ,