Diary For The Week

401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaidburn . 4 iH—Watford , Freemasons * Hall , AVatford . 460—Suthovlanil of Unity , Castle Hotol , Neweastlo-under-Lymo 521—Truth , Freemasons * Hall , Fitzwillium-strcet , Huddersfield . 639-St . Matthew , Dragon Hotel . AValsall . 571—Loyal Berkshiro of Hope , Whito Hart Hotel , Newbnry GO !—St . Johns , AVrekiu Hotel , AVellington , Salop 652—Holmo Valloy , Victoria Hotel , Holmlirth .

680—Sctton , Adolphi Hotel , Liverpool 709—Invicta , Bank-street Hall , Ashford 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 837—Do Grey and Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon . 839—Roval Gloucestershire , Bell Hotel , Gloucester . 99 . 8-Welsh Pool , Railwav Station , AVelsh Pool 10911—Lord AVarden . Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms , Mirfield , Easttborp 1034—Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill

1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , AVarwick . 1387—Chorlton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy . 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Inst . ) 1528—Fort , Red Lion Hotel , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557— - Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham . 1561—MorceMmbo , Masonio Hall , Edward-street , Morccambo , Lancashire . 1618—Princo of AValcs . Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford . 1661—Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High street . Gosforth . General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , Now Street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement , Masonic Hall , Birmingham , at 5 . 30

General Committeo Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tnvern , Aldersgate-strcet , E . C . 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebnry-squaro , Pimlieo , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union . Air-street , Regent-street , AV . at 8 . 615— St . John nnd St . Paul , Pier Hotel , Erith . 1223—Amherst , King ' s Arms Hotel . Wcstorham , Kent 1458—Truth , Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester

SATUEDAY , 4 th OCTOBEE

Notice Of Meetings

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

York Mark Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of this Lodgo was held iu tho Masonic Hall , York , on Tuesday . Present—Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . as WM ., Sir James Meek P . M ., Eev . W . Valentine S . AV ., J . [ foiling J . W ., Rev . W . C . Lnkis Chaplain , J . S . Cumberland M . O ., C . G . I ' adol S . O , W . P . Hnsband as J . O ., M . Millington S . D ., T . Humphries as J . D ., J . M . Meek as LG ., and several other brethren . Visitor—Bro . J . Ilanly ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) . A successful ballot

was taken for Bro . R . A . Lnk of the Resturition Lodge No . Ill , Darlington . Bros . T . J . Wilkinson nnd \ V . Hill , provionsly elected , wero then advanced to tho honourable degree of M . M . M . A letter was read from tho widow of the lato Bro . T . Cooper P . M ., thanking tho Lodge for its sympathy with her in her bereavement . After tho closo of the Lodge tho brethren adjourned to tho Queen ' s Hotel , wher ¦ they supped together aud spent a pleasant evening .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At the meeting , on -5 th September , at tho Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Present—Bros . Biddell AV . M ., Iliggins S . W ., Moss J . W ., L . Nordcn Sec , Veal S . D ., Grammer J . D ., Maidwell I . G ., Webb Preceptor . The usual preliminaries being observed , the AV . M . rehearsed the

ceremouy of initiation , Bro . MaidwoU acting as candidate . Bro , Grammer answered tho questions , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Bro . Moss worked the first section of the second lecture , assisted by Bro . Norden . I ! ro . lliggins HiSl , was unanimously elected a member ; this brother was also elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Butt ' s , the Newmarket Hotel , West Smithfield , on Monday , the 22 nd inst . Prcsent-Bros . J . W . Smith WM ., Willison S . W ., Hallam J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Sillis S . D ., Gyer J . D ., Isaac I . G ., also Bro 9 . Wing , Edmonds , Hirst , Weeden , Butt , Lardner , J . B . Willison , & c . Tho Lodge was opened in ancient form , when the

minutes of last meeting wero duly confirmed , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hirst candidate . Bro . Hallam sou . worked the fourth , Bro . Tolmie the fifth and seventh sections of tho lecture . Bro . Butt , of tho West Smithlield Lodge , was elected a member . Bro . Willison was elected W . M . for next week , after which Lodge was closed .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —At Bro . Maidwetl ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 23 rd Sept . Present Bros . Sayer W . M ., King S . W ., Daniel J . W ., Roberts S . D ., Catou LG ., Hollands Sccietary , Richards , Morgan , Maidwell , Bone , Hayes and Wharman . Lodge was opeued in due form and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of the third degree was

rehearsed , Bro . Hayes candidate . Bro . Sayer vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Richards W . M . of No . 27 , who worked the initiation ceremony iu a very impressive manner , Bro . Morgan candidate . The W . M . resumed the chair . Bro . King was elected W . M . for Tuesday next . It was carried unanimously that the Lodgo votes for the Girls ' School be entrusted to Bro . Maidwell .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was hold on Wednesday evening at the Railway Tavern , Fenchiu'ch-street . Present—Bros . T . W . C . Bush W . M ., Medcalf S . W ., D . Moss J . AV ., Bush Treas ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Valentine S . D ., Albert Kuhn T . G ., G . L . Walker , & c . All formalities were observed in the

opening , aud the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Pitt acting as candidate . A letter was read from Bro . E . Gottheil stating that his new avocation would preclude him attending this Lodge of Instruction , where he had spent so many years of pleasurable association aud profit . The Lodge voted its hearty thanks

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to Bro . Gottheil for his long , kind , and instructive { guidance as Precoptor of tho Lodge , and with deep regret accepted his resignation . A proposition was made , seconded , and unanimously carried that Bro . G . L . Walker , from his long association with tho Lodge , should bo elected Preceptor . Bro . AValker accepted tho office , suitably thanking tbe brethren for placing him in so honourable a position . Labour ended , Lodge was closed in due form .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 108 . —Held afc Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , on Saturday , tho 20 th inst . Presont-Bros . J . Lorkin AV . M ., W . Williams S . W ., Mullord J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Cohen S . D ., Powell J . D ., Yates I . G . ; also Bros . Slaiter , C . Lorkin , Brasted , T . Goode , Ross , & e . Lodgo was opened with all formality . Bro . Brasted proved

himself an efficient F . C . and was entrusted . Lodge being opened up , tho coremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Brasted acting as candidate , tho traditional history being given . The W . M . is a constant attendant at this Lodge of Instruction , and it is almost needless to add that tho ceremony was rehearsed in a manner which reflected

credit both on the AV . M . and tho Preceptor . Tho W . M . worked the third section of the lecture . Lodgo was closed to the first degree , when Bro . Pearcy worked tho fourth , Bro . C . Lorkin the fifth sections of that lecturo . Bro . W . Williams was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after whioh Lodgo was closed and adjourned .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 . —On Saturday evening , 20 th September , W . M . Bro . May and the Officors and several P . M . ' s met at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , for the annual audit of tho Lodge accounts ; Bros . Sharpo and Talbot the auditors were present . Tho duties of tho evening having been fulfilled , tho W . M . and AV . M . elect invited thoso present to assemble aronnd the festive

board , which was tastefully spread by host Brill . Ample justice having been done to tho good things provided , the cloth was cleared and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given , and received with tho honours so well known to Masons . Then followed tho toasts of tho AV . M ., tho W . M . elect , the Past Masters , our worthy Secretary , the Officers' , & c , to all of which suitablo replies wero given .

Tlio W . M . elect expressed his intention with regard to his appointment of Officers for the ensuing year ; and after somo capital harmony , rendered by Bros . Hilton , Gunner , Brill , and others , the brethren dispersed shortly beforo cloven , expressing themselves extremely gratified with tho catering of tho new host , who dnring tho proceedings mado a capital speech .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On 19 th September , at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , whero the AV . M . of the Mother Lodge , with his Officers , took thoir places . Bros . May W . M ., Gomm ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., Blasby J . W ., Costelow S . D ., Frankel J . D ., Gunner ( U . S . ) I . G . Goss I . P . M ., Roe P . M ., Gardiner P . M ., Talbot , Acworth , F . Botloy , C . E . Botley , & c . Lodge was opened in duo form , and the minutes of last meetinsr were read ,

confirmed , and signed . Lodge was advanced , when Bro . G . E . Botley , as a candidate for raising , answered the questions . Lodge was then opened in third , and tho W . M . ably rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with Bro . Acworth as candidate . Lodgo was closed down to first degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Gomm ( W . M . elect ) , who , with Bro . P . M . Gardiner representing the candidate , rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . Lodgo was closed , and the meeting adjourned till 3 rd October , at half-past seven .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tnes . day evening , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , Bro . Polak W . M ., AVardell S . W ., C . Lorkin J . W ., Carr S . D ., Greenwood J . D ., J . Lorkin I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Brasted

Preceptor ; also Bros . Christian , King , Moss , Johnson , Qnay , he . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Baker as candidate . Bro . Mo 3 S worked the first , second , and third sections , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Dallas tho Secretary was elected W . M . for next Tuesday ovening .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 033 . —A meeting was held on Friday , at tho Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road . Present—Bros . Slaiter W . M ., Job S . W ., Dr . Richards J . W ., W . Musto P . M . Sec , Forss S . D ., Harbord J . D ., McDonald I . G . ; Past Master Bro . Cundick Preceptor , and a fair attendance of brethren . The business

comprised the rehearsal of tho sublimo degree , and tho working of the sections pertaining thereto . Bro . Job was elected to preside at next meeting . It was announced that the Fifteen Sections wonld bo worked at the Israel Lodge of Instruction on tho 28 th inst ., Bro . D . Moss to preside .

St . Augustine Lodge of Instruction , No . 972 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday the 21 th Sept . at the Masonic Hall , Canterbury . Present : -Bros . P . M . AVelsh W . M ., H . Pringner S . W ., Moulding J . AV ., Crump Treas ., S . F . Pringuor Sec , Crump S . D .,

Price D . C , and Miskin I . G . —Past Masters Bros . Pierce , Pilcher , and Secra ; Bros . E . Beer , Rossiter , and Vile . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , tho AV . M . worked the first , second and third sections of tho first lecture . It was arranged to continue the sections at the following meetings .

Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —The first meeting for this season was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., the rendezvous was the Lectnre Hall , St . Johu ' s-hill , New Wandsworth , the brethren having lately had occasion to remove the Lodge . The nsnal formal business having been concluded , the AV . M . elect Bro . A . Newens was