Diary For The Week.

127—Union , Freemasons' Hall , Margate 219—Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todiuorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doneastor . 306—Alfred , Masonic Hail , Kelsall-street , Leeds 401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn 412—St . Peter , Masonic Hall , Peterborough 453—Chigwell , Prince's Hall , Buckhurst Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 460—Sutherland of Unity , Castle Hotel , Newcastle-under-Lynio

521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Fit „ william-strect , Huddersfield . 539—St . Matthew , Dragon Hotel , Walsall . 574—Loyal Berkshire of Hope , White Hart Hotel , Newbury 601—St . John , Wrekin Hotel , Wellington , Salop 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth G . S 0—Sefton , Adclphi Hotel , Liverpool 709—Iuvicta , Bank-street Hall , Ashford 837—De Grey and Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon

839—Royal Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester 998—Welchpool , Railway Station , Welchpool 1034-Eccleshill , Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill 1090—Lord AVarden , Wellington Hall , Deal 1113—Royal Denbigh , Council Room , Denbigh 1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy

1393—Hainer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool ( Instruction ) 1528—Fort , Masonic Hall , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham . 1581—Morecambe . Masonic Hail , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 16-18—Prince of Wales , Free masons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford . 1661—Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High-street , Gosforth . General Lodgo of Instruction , Masonio Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30

142—St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street ; 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , nt 7 ( Instruction ) 1559—New Cross , New Cross Hall , New Cross 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) R . A . 975—Rose of Denmark , Star and Garter , Kow Bridge Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 .

SATURDAY , 3 rd DECEMBER .

149—Peace , Private Rooms , Meltham . 308—Prince George , Private Rooms , Bottoms , Eastwood . 1458—Truth , Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

St . James ' s Union Chapter , No . 180 . —A convocation of this Chapter was held on the 22 nd instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street . Comps . A . L . Annett M . E . Z , E . Farwig H ., Keyes J ., Reed S . E ., Fletcher S . N ., It . Baker P , S . ; P . Z . ' s L . Pillin , Stonor ; Comps . J . Andrews , Van Dnren , Wade , E . Bateman , Harris , Smith ; Visitors—H . J . Gabb H . 813 , E . Bowyer P . Z . 1471 , H . M .

Levy P . Z . 188 . The Chapter was opened and the minutes of tbe former convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot having been previously taken for the admission of Bro . T . S . Herbert J . D . 1139 , he was dnly exalted into Itoyal Arch Masonry . The working of the M . E . Z ., Principals , and Officers was perfect . The Chapter was then closed nntil February , and the company sat down to an excellent

banquet and dessert provided by Bro . Best and superintended by Comp . Dawkins . The M . E . Z . proposed the usual Loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts . Comp . Pillin I . P . Z . had much pleasure in proposing the toast of the M . E . Z . All who knew him respected him , and are proud to see him occupying the chair . The M . E . Z . in reply thanked Comp . Pillin for his cordial remarks j he very much appreciated the

kindness of the Companions in placing him in the chair ; he wonld do all in bis power for the welfare of the Chapter , and strive to perform his duties to their satisfaction . The M . E . Z . then proposed tbe toast of the newly exalted Comp . Herbert , whom they wero all pleased to see . He hoped he would be among them for many years . Companion Herbert , in brief bnt appropriate terms , responded .

The M . E . Z . proposed the toast of tho Visitors , for which Companions E . Bowyer , H . 31 . Levy , and Gabb severally responded . The toast of the H . and J . came next . The Companions had seen that evenin " how they had fulfilled their respective duties j their working was complete , and Comp . Annett was sure , in the conrse of events , these excellent Companions wonld eventually occupy the First Principal ' s

chair . Comp . Farwig ably responded ; he was followed by Comp . Keyes J . The M . E . Z . then proposed the P . Z . ' s ; thoy had only three present , but they could give great credit to Companion Eeed S . E ., who is one of the mainstays of tho Chapter , and keeps it together in love and unity . Cump . Pillin is the Treasurer ; thoy know what his duties are , and they had seen his ability in that

capacity ; in the past they had seen his working in the Chapter . Comp . Pillin P . Z . Treasurer responded . Ifc was with pride ho said he was the oldest Companion in the Chapter ; his services were at their command , and he hoped to be spared for many yeai-s moro to be among them . Tho toast of the S . N ., Comp . Fletcher , and the

P . S ., Comp . Baker , came next . Tho M . E . Z . had great pleasure in proposing that toast , as he considered these posts ns stepping stones to the chair . The proceedings wero brought to a close with tlie Janitor's toast . Comps . Pillin , Baker , J . Andrews , and Smith contribated to the harmony .

Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —The regnlar meeting was held on 22 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneenstreet . Bros . Dr . Wilkinson W . M ., C . A . Woods S . W ., Kerroll J . W ., T . Brill P . M . Treasurer , Lambo as Secretary , Read J . D ., Banks I . G . ) P . M . ' s Lister I . P . M ., Leggott , Haslett , G . States , and a numerous a .-ondanee of the brethren . Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . The election for W . M . took place , nnd Bro . C . A .

Woods S . W . was chosen to fill that , important post . Bro . T . Bull , amid great applause , was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Reinbardt Tyler . It was proposed that a jewel bo presented to tho W . M . for the zeal he displayed during his year of office . Lod ge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . A . Best , and excellently superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . Tho W . M . proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . Lister

Notices Of Meetings.

I . P . M . proposed the health of tho W . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Woods and the Wardens were severally complimented , aftor which the brethren separated . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 was present as a visitor .

Lodge Of Union , 414 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , loth November , at the Masonio Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Charles Stephens P . M . Treasurer W . M ., E . C . Mount P . M . S . W ., F . J . Perguson J . W ., Rov . N . T . Garry P . M . Grand Chaplain Berks and Bucks Chap ., S . A . Powell P . M . Treasurer , M . J . Withers Secretary , S . Wheeler S . D ., A . W . Parry J . D ., F . Blackwell D . C , C . G . Butler

and J . AV . Martin Stewards , D . H . Withenngton I . G ., W . Hemmmga Tyler ; P . M . ' s R . Bradley Prov . G . Secretary Berks and Bucks , Oades , ITonnslow , Moxhay , Yetts , S . Bradley I . P . M . ; also Bros . Dodd , Sydenham , Higgs , MotTatt , Hawkes , Rayner , Hayward . Visitors—Bros . Nash 1112 , Blackwell W . M . 1101 , XV . Ferguson I . P . M . 1101 , R . Dowsett S . W . 1101 . After preliminaries , three joining candidates

were elected . Bro . Coader P . M . Prov . G . Eegistrar Berks and Bucks gavo the lecture on the second tracing board , in his usual correct and impressive manner , whioh called forth a unanimous vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minntes . The motion of tho Treasurer , Bro . Pocock P . M ., to vote tho snm of ten gnineas from the fnnds of the

Lodge towards providing an organ or harmonium for the Lodere , was referred to the Permanent Committee , who would report thereon . The recommendation of tho Permanent Committee to raise the prico of the banquet tickets was also discussed , and the question adjonrned . A candidate for initiation was proposed , also one for joining , after which tho Lodge was closed , and adjourned to December .

St . Augustine Lodge , No . 972 . —This Lodge met at the Masonic Temple , Canterbury , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., for the purpose of installing the W . M ., Bro . Samuel F . Pringuer S . W . There was a very numerous assembly of brethren , including 19 Past Masters . The Visitors were—Bros . T . H . Walkley W . M . 31 , H . G . Gann S . D . 1915 , A . Taylor P . M . 1110 P . G . S . Sussex , John Head P . M .

1110 , J . Sutton S . W . 1110 , John Eastes 1110 , E . Warrick Jones 1110 , XV . Ashenden I . G . 31 , John R . Hall P . M . 31 P . P . G . A . Sec , Eobert Jamblin W . M . 1837 P . G . C , H . Taylor W . M . 1273 , W . W . Turner P . M . 1449 , F . Fletcher 33 , J . R . Reeves Sec . 1915 , Charles Reeves 1915 , Peter AVilliams S . W . 1915 , C . Etheridge 1915 , S . Saunders 1915 , W . Coleman J . D . 1915 , R . Bonghton Smith W . M . 1915 P . M .

511 540 1001 P . P . G . S . D . Leicester and Rutland , If . Naylor P . M . 1149 . The impressive ceremony was most ably and carefully performed by the W . M . Bin . Boer P . M . 1449 . The Officers of the Lodae were then appointed and invested by the W . M . as follows .- —E . Beer I . P . M ., T . B . Rosseter S . AV ., T . Crump J . W ., G . Pileher P . M . Treas ., H . F . Pringuer Hon . Sec , XV . Price S . D ., W . Plant J . D ., S . Newman I . G .,

J . G . Fawcett Organist , R . AVestwood and — Moulding Stewards , W . Harnett Tyler , R . Ewell Assistant Tyler , C . Holtumn P . M . 31 Almoner , J . AVelsh P . M . Delegate to the Charity Committee and D . C After the Lodge was closed , the brethren adjonrned to the Guildhall Hotel , whfire the nsnal banquet was served up by Shaxby Brothers in their well-known excellent style . Fifty-one brethren sat down ,

the newly installed AV . M . presiding . The nsual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured . The Provincial Grand Chaplain , in responding for the Provincial Grand Officers , congratulated the Masons of Canterbury upon possessing a Temple so admirably suited for the solemnities of the day , as well as the general requirements of the Craft , strongly urging them never to allow it to be used for other than Masonio

purposes ( an event which is nofc likely to take place , seeing it is at present occnp ed by the three Canterbury Lodges , 31 , 972 , 1449 ; Sfc . Martin Lodge Mark Masons , Bertha Chapter R . A ., Ethelbert Chapter Kose Croix , and the "Black Prince " ; Preceptory ) . To his mind there was something very incongruous in holding some frivolous entertainments in the same room that was used for a Masonic

service . He was . glad to find a friendly spirit existing between the several Lodges . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Head , from Eastbourne , as ono who had come the greatest distance , and Bro . Saunders of Whitstable as tho youngest Mason . The latter alluded to tho kindly feeling evinced towards him by the Canterbury brethren . Although he considered himself

but a " neophyte , " he seemed to havo caught the spirit of the genuine principles of our Order , when he wound up by repeating some appropriate and beautiful lines of Leigh Hunt ' s , inculcating , by way of nn Eastern Apologue the pre-eminence of "brotherly love " over all other virtue ? . Bro . P . M . AVelsh , in responding for the Masonic Charities , pressed upon the brethren the necessity of

increased subscriptions in order to keep pace with the dail y increasing number of deserving cases . Bros . Plant , Moulding , Higgins and Rhodes , of the Cathedral choir , execnted a choice programme of songs , glees , & c , and contributed in no small degree to the enjoyment of the evening , which was bonight to a close with " Anld Lang Syne " and the Tyler ' s toast .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was held on the 18 th instant , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : —Bros . Gunner W . M .., Blasby P . M . S . W ., Gomm P . M . J . W ., C . E . Botley Secretary , F . Botley S . D ., Goss P . M .

J . D ., Andrews P . M . Preceptor , Maton I . G . ; Past Master Bro . E . H . Sugg . The work comprised the ceremonies of raising and initiation . Bro . Blasby was elected W . M . for 25 th inst ., when he stated ifc was his intention to work the Installation ceremony , with the assistance of the Past Masters and brethren .

Victoria Lodge , No . 1056 . —The brethren of this Lodge had an " ofF-night" at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , when there was a good attendance , under the presidency of Bro . Frederick Kin ^ the AVorshipfnl Master . The agenda included , among other bnsiness , five raisings , two passings , nnd an initiation , all of which ceremonies were well performed by tho W . Master , assisted b y his Officers . There was no banquet on this occasion .