Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27—At Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . C , on Thursday oven , ing last . Bros . J . Da Silva W . M ., Norden S . AV ., AVoodward J . AV ., Ellis J . D ., Gimingham I . G ., Norden Hon . Sec ., ATebb Preceptor , nogarth , Maidwell , Kahn , and othors . The Lodge was opened in duo form , and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed .

Tho Lodgo wasoponod in the second degree , and resumed to the first , & 3 an E . A . desired to take part in tho proceedings , tho AV . M . thereupon rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Kahn acting as candidate . The first , second and third sections of tho Lectui-o were worked by Bro . Ellis , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks

was unanimonsly passed to Bro . Gimingham for the able manner in which he worked tho ceremony , it being the first time he had occupied the chair in this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Kahn answered tho questions loading to the second degree . Bro . Norden was unanimously elected AV . M . for tho ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed with prayer .

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , at York . Present—Bros . A . Buckle AV . M ., R . AV . Hollon P . M ., AV . Valentine P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M ., T . B . AVhytehead P . M ., G . C . Basketfc S . AV ., AV . H . Gainforfcb J . AV ., G . Kirby Secretary , and many other brethren . Tho minutes having been read , several notices of motion for tho next meeting were given

and Bro . T . B . Whytehead then brought under notice the case of the widow of thoir late Bro . the Rev . AV . B . Jones , who , by the sudden death of her husband , of virulent diphtheria , had been reduced to a condition of absolute penury . The case was supported by Bro . tho Rev . AV . Valentine , whose curate Bro . Jones had formerly been , and

the Lodge -made a temporary grant of relief , which was farther supplemented by the gifts of several of the brethren . The AV . M ., in a very kindly speech , moved that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . T . Cooper P . M ., and that tho Lodge do go into ¦ mourning for throe mouths , whioh was unanimously oarried , and the Lodgo was closed at 9 p . m .

High Cross Lodge , No . 754 . —A meeting was held on AVedneaday , 23 rd July , at the Seven Sisters' Hotol , Tottenham . Present —Bros . H . Stephens AV . M ., Burford S . AV ., Farren J . AV ., Roberts Treas ., Cunningham Sec , Clements S . D ., Garrod acting J . D ., Tegg I . G ., Verry Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . Dance , Barham , AVells , Townshend , Linzell , Jones ; Sheppard , Blenkinsop , Turner , Lewis , Tilder ,

Bridgman , & c . Visitors—Bros . Colvillo P . M . and Young . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form , and tho minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The first business was to take the ballot for Mr . AV . P . Mitchell , which proved unanimous in his favour , and he was admitted and duly initiated into Freemasonry . The Lodge having been advanced to the second degree , the AV . M . proceeded to pass

Bro . H . Cooper to that degree . On the Lodge being resumed , Bro . Geo . Burford the S . W . was unanimously elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . David Roberts was also elected Treasurer , and Bro . Verry Tyler . A collection was mado by the brethren , supplemented by a donation from the Lodge , on behalf of Frederick Smith , an old aud much respected waiter of the hotel , who had recently sustaind a

most severe domestic affliction . The Lodge was then closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Dance proposed tho health of tho AV . M . Bro . H . Stephens thanked Bro . Dance for the kind expressions he had used in proposing his health . The amount of business that evening had detained them an unusual

length of time in tho Lodge-room . He should , therefore , be very brief in his remarks , but could not let the evening pass without again thanking the Past Masters , the Officers and Brethren , for the kind manner thoy had assisted him during his year of office ; they had indeed rallied round him , and he trusted his successor would bo

eqnally well supported . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bro . Colville P . M . The hoalth of the Initiate was given and ably responded to . Bro . AVells P . M . replied for the Past Masters . Other toasts followed , and tho evening was enlivened by somo excellent songs . Altogether a most enjoyable timo was spent . The proceedings eonoloded with tho Tylor ' s toast .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Forgs AV . M ., Williams S . AV ., Clark J . AV ., J . Lorkiu S . D ., Greenwood J . D ., Christian I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas . ; P . M . AVallington Preceptor ; Bros . Hogarth , Blasted , C . Lorkin , Dawes , Quay , Morgan , Polak , Carr , and others . Tbe Lodge was

opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . AVardcll answered the necessary questions . Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . AVardell as candidate . The Preceptor rehearsed tho installation ceremony , placing Bro . Forss in the chair as AV . M . Bro . Forss went throngh the formal investiture of his Officers . Bro . C . Lorkin worked

the third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Butt , of Lodge 1 G 23 , was elected a member . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Wallington for the efficient manner he had worked the ceremony . Bro . Williams was elected AV . M . for Tnesday evening , 7 th August . Next Tuesday will be the privilege night for the Secretary to fill the chair .

St . Michael's Lodge of Instruction , No . 211 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 21 th inst ., at the George Tavern , Australian-avenue , Barbican , E . C . Present—Bros . W . E . Young AV . M ., AV . Radclifl'e Treas . S . W ., Jaques J . AV ., A . Withers Preceptor ,

Notices Of Meetings.

W . AV . Morgan Sec , Peirce S . D ., Brasted J . D . Lodge having been formally opened , the minutes were put to the meeting aud duly confirmed . The W . M . having expressed his desire to rohoarse the ceremony of raising , tho Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Brastod offering himself as candidate , the customary test of merit wa 3 communicated , and on the Lodge being further advanced , the

third ceremony was performed . The Lodge was , in due course , closed to the first degree , and an announcement was made that at the next meeting of the Lodge of Instruction tho Officers of tho mother Lodgo would assume tho positions which they there fill . It is to be hopod that thoy will be well supported . Another feature in con . noction with the meeting which shonld call for a large assembly is the

fact that the ballot will be brought into requisition to decide who shall bo entitled to rank as Life Subscribers to our Charities by means of the Association formod in connection with this Lodge of Instruction . It is expected that throe Life Subscriberships will bo disposed of in this manner , aud as by the rules of the Association it is not necessary to pay up back subscriptions , it will offer a good oppor .

tunity for brethren wishing to qualify . The ono subscription , payable next Thursday , will entitle to a participation in the ballot . Names of now members , and subscriptions , togother with any partioulars , may bo had of tho Hon . Sec . of the Association , Bro . W . AT . Morgan jun ., 67 Barbican , E . C . Country broturon are solioited to become members .

Eoyal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No ; 1298 . — A meeting was hold on Friday , 18 th July , at the Alwyne Castle , Canonbury . Present—Bro 3 . Byng W . M ., Mendelsohn S . W ., Chant J . W ., G . H . Huntor Secretary pro tern , Beattie S . D ., Rowley J . D ., Shackoll P . M . Preceptor pro tern , Potter I . G . ; Sheffield , Young , Ager , Rowe P . M ., Eldridge P . M ., Pierdon and Field . The Lodge was

opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Pierdon candidate . The Lodge was closed in the third degree , and the W . M . worked tho first section of the second lecture . The Lodge was closed in the second degree , and the fourth section of the first lecture was worked bv tho AV . M . A

letter was read from Bro . Lardner , giving a list of tho members of the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction who will work the Fifteen Sections here next Friday ; the Secretary took the opportunity to request the members to muster strongly , and give their Visitors a hearty welcome , and announced that the Lodgo would meet at 7 , instead of at 8 o ' clock , on that occasion .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Held at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , Tuesday , July 22 nd . Present—Bros . P . M . Musto W . M ., P . M . Cundick S . AV ., Shepherd AV . M . 1349 J . AV ., E . T . Worsley Sec . This being the fourth Tuesday in the month , in accordance with the announcement we mado last ; week , sections only wero worked . The Lodge was opened in the

three degrees , and closed down to the first , the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . The sections were then worked by the following brethren : —Bros . Spencer first , Watkins second , Johnson fourth , Shepherd fifth , Cnndick sixth , Andrews seventh ; Rawe eighth , Keable ninth , Pavitt tenth , and Smith eleventh . There not being time to work the remainder , the Lodge resumed ,

when the following brethren were unanimously elected members—Bros . Burleton S . D . 860 and J . W . 1681 , J . AV . Hunt 1716 , Captain Dart 214 , Still 860 , and Stone 541 . In addition to those already -named , there wero present Bros . Barker , Ellis 860 , Ellis , Butler , White , Sadler , & o . One of the visitors from the AVest End ( Bro . Burleton ) stated several others had arranged to accompany

him , but the weather not being all that was desired they wero prevented . He hoped , however , to see them next week , when Bro . P . M . AVallington 860 will work tho Installation ceremony , commencing at 7 . 20 . AVe shall do ourselves the pleasure of attending . Bro . Pavitt will be AV . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge was then

closed , after which some friends of tho host entertained the brethren with some beautiful music and capital singing . Several of tho brethren assisted , and this caused a very pleasant evening to bo spent . All departed highly gratified . Tuesday the 29 th inst . will be set apart for the rehearsal of tho Installation Ceremony .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1812 . — The fortnighly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Feathors , Ealing , on Thursday , tho 17 th inst ., when there was a numerous gathering of tho brethren to support Bro . Soward in the chair . Tho Officers were : —Bros . Seward jun . AV . M ., Rickwood S . AV ., Burr J . AV ., Gunner S . D ., Green J . D ., AVrightl . G ., Tucker Preceptor ; Bros . Foruee , AVells , Youens , Clark , Porter , Maling , AVoolmer , & c , & c . After the

opening of the Lodge , and the confirmation of tho minutes of the last meeting , the AV . M . announced his intention of rehearsing tho ceremony of raising , and opened the Lodge in the second degree . Bro . Yonens having voluutered as a candidate , was interrogated in the usual questions , and the Lodge having been advanced to tho third degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in the usual careful aud

impressive manner for which Bro . Seward is well known . The Lodgo was closed down to the first degree , when after somo conversation it was decided to defer the'Annual Banquet until the last Thursday in August , instead of holding it on the last Thursday in this month . Bro . Rickwood will be tho AV . M . at the next meeting , on the 3 lst inst ., when we hope that there will bo a good attendance of tho brethren to support him .

WIMBLEDON MEETING . —The prize annually given by Messrs , Felton and Sons , proprietors of the " Specialite" Sherry , has been this year awarded to Major Young , 39 th Middlesex Rifles .