Notices Of Meetings.

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday last . Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Hallam sen . S . W ., Byng J . W ., Tolmio Preceptor , Tenner Sec , Pearcy S . D ., Kidder J . D ., Halford I . G ., also Bros . Gibbs , Crawley , & c . AH preliminaries having been observed , tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in a manner

which reflected credit upon tho Lodge of Instruction in which he had been educated . Bro . Gibbs proved his efficiency , and was entrusted . Lodgo being advanced , tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M .., Bro . Gibbs candidate . The ceremony of raising was next rehearsed , Bro . Fenner acting as candidate . Bro . Hallam sen . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction . —At the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Tuesday . Present—Bros . Biddle W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Daniel J . W ., Sayer S . D ., Pattison 1 . 6 . ; Drew , Brown , Hollands Sec . Minutes of the previous meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Hollands answered the questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and that ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Biddle vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Brown , who resumed the Lodgo

to tho first degree , and worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Biddle candidate . Bro . Pattison , of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was elected a member . Bro . Maidwell asked for and obtained the votes for tho 6 irls' School . This brother was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday , when , from his able working , a largo attendance of the fraternity is expected . Every opportunity is given to young Masons -working for office at this Lodge of Instruction .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 25 th inst ., at the Kailway Tavern , London-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Bush W . M ., D . Posener S . W ., Biddle J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , K . Harris S . D ., F . Brown J . D ., Metcalf

1 . 6 . Past Master Bro . Gottheil ; also Bros . Stephens , Geo . Harris , Moss , Fells , Beatyio , Bolman , Walker and Groener . Visitor—Bro . Weige S . W . 8 G 0 . The first and third ceremonies wero ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . Weige was elected a member . Bro . D . Posener will preside next week .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday tho 21 st of September , at tho Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , N . Present-Bros . T . Goode W . M ., Garrod S . W ., Byng J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Brasted S . D ., Slaiter J . D ., J . Millington 1 . 6 ., R . Pearcy Preceptor . The ceremony of raising was

rehearsed , the W . M . ably performing hi 3 task . The sections of tho third lectnre were worked . Bros . S . ~ W . Gyor 8 G 1 and J . Main 813 were elected members . The sum of two guineas was voted to the Princess Alice Belief Fund . Bro . Garrod will preside next Saturday ; during the cvoniDg the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by the Secretary .

Israel Lodge of Instruction , No . 205 . — Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , Mile End . Tho Fifteen Sections were worked on the 22 nd inst ., by Bro . G . H . Stephens , W . S . 1623 , assisted by tho following brethren : —Bros . Barnes P . M . 033 and 554 S . W ., Ellis 933 J . W ., Cundick P . M . 1-121 I . P . M . FIRST LECTUKE . — Bros . D . Moss , Stuart , Shepherd , Calver , Taylor , Yetton , Cundick . SECOXD

LECTUKE . —Bros . Ellis , Fieldwick , Barnes , Webb , Durell . TIHED LECTUKE . —Bros . I . P . Cohen , Slaiter , Job . Lodge was opened in due form at seven o'clock , and the work was conducted in an admirable manner , reflecting great credit upon the brethren for their proficiency . It was proposed by Bro . Cundick P . M . Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Ellis , that a vote of thanks be recorded upon the

minutes to the W . M ., Bro . Stephens , for the efficient manner in which he had presided ; also that he be made an honorary member . Carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens briefly responded ; he thanked the brethren who had so ably assisted hiru ; also the Lodge , for this mark of its appreciation . In reply to a vote of thanks to the

brethren who had worked , Bro . I . P . Cohen P . M . expressed tho pleasure it had g iven the brethren to assist on that occasion , more especially so in his case ; he had taken great interest in Bro . Stephens since he was introduced to Freemasonry . Lodge was then closed , and adjourned until the 29 th inst .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 221 . —A meeting was held on Wedncsday , 21 st instant , at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton . Present—Bros . James Richardson W . M ., Thomas Whitaker S . W ., Henry Stead J . W ., Thos . Mitchell P . M . Prov . G . Tyler Sec , G . P . Brockbank P . M . P . Prov . S . G . D . Treas ., W . Spordling J . D ., Edwin Melrose Steward , Jabez Boothroyd I . G ., James W . Eiley as Tyler ; Past Masters Bros .

Jones , Morris , Entwisle P . Prov . G . Snpt . of Works . Visitor—Bros . Dusbury , of Lodge 145 . Lodge was opened at 6 . 30 , when the members confirmed the minutes of last inciting . Mr . Walter K . Booth , architect , was balloted for , approver , and initiated by the W . M ., tbe working tools being explained by the J . W . Hearty good wishes having been offered by Bros . Dusbury arid Brockbank , Lodge was closed at eight p . m ., in harmony .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780—On 20 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . This being tho last gathering of tbe brethren previous to the Installation Meeting , wo were p leased to see the Officers of tbe Mother Lodgo in their respective places . Present—Bros . Walter Goss W . M ., May ( W . M .

elect ) S . W ., Gomra J . W ., Blasby S . D ., Franckel J . D ., Costelow I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Boe and Littlewood ; Vii-itov—Bro . Bli > omfield 1612 ; and Bros . Tucker , Gunner , Fenner 1227 , Le Guys , Irwin , Squires , iEydmann , Botley , Emerson , Snook , and several others . Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed , Bro . May took the chair , and

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rehearsed the initiation ceremony , with Bro . Botley as candidate . Bro . Snook answered the questions leading to the second degree , and retired . Bro . Goss advanced tho Lodgo to the third degree , and rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , with JBro . Fenner as candidate . Lodge was * closed down , ' and tho brethrenwere called off . After a short pause labour was resumed . Several brethren took the opportunity

of subscribing towards tho Preceptor s Testimonial Fund ( subscriptions to which will be received by the Secretary ) . Bro . Tucker , in a very impressive speech , descanted on the subject of relief to indigent itinerant brethren . He argned that tho present method of indiscriminate almsgiving was detrimental to tho recipients ; it encouraged many of that class to practise upon tho newly initiated . It also had

a tendency to lessen tho self-respect of those who were relieved , and made it possible for impostors to prey upon young brethren . Bro . Tucker illustrated his argument by instances within his own experience , and proposed a resolution that applicants be referred to the Treasurer . Bro . Fenner followed ; he gave further instances . Bro . Gomm likewise added a few observations . Bro . Gunner , whilst fully

concurring in many of the remarks which had fallen from the experienced brethren who had spoken , could not acquiesce in the proposal to limit tho privilege of all Masons to exercise that preeminent virtue , Charity ; and he thought every brother shonld be allowed topraotisa it in such manner as was ( to his way of thinking ) requisite ; the giver , exercising due caution , would have none but himself to blame if his confidence were betrayed . He , therefore , begged to propose a

resolution , —that it is inadvisable to draw a hard and fast line , to circumscribe a brother ' s almsgiving , and that the ancient custom be preserved . Bro . May seconded the proposition , and it was carried unanimously . Bro . Squires was elected a member . The W . M . for 4 th October having been appointed at the last meeting , a very instructive evening was brought to a close by the adjournment of the Lodgo until 4 th October next .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 795 . —This excellent working Lodgo met on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Bay Mead Hotel , Maidenhead . Bro . J . II . Fonlger P . M . 177 S . W . opened the Lodge , supported by Bros . W . Sharpe J . W . and Treas ., H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Buclo Sec , W . Blake S . D ., Stollard J . D ., Pinto Leite I . P . M ., and Bros . J . Innes , Clifton , Linton , Williams ,

Deacon , A . Ludovici , & c . Tbo Lodgo was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Williams was passed , in a very impressive manner by the acting W . M . The election for W . M ., Treasurer and Tyler then took place , and Bro . J . R . Fonlger was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . W . Sharpe re-elected Treas ., and Nowell Tyler . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to a very

excellent banqnet , provided by Bro . Deacon . Bro . J . R . Foulger presided , and proposed tho nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . H . H . Hodges eloquently returned thanks for the Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers . Bro . Pinto Leite proposed tho toast of the W . M . elect , and congratulated the brethren on the excellent selection they had made , to which Bro . Foulger suitably replied . He would do all in his power for tho good of the Lodge , not only

in its working , but also to promote its future success . Bro . W . Sharpe J . W . and Treas . returned thanks for the Officers . The brethren then returned to town in a saloon carriage , specially provided by Sir Daniel Gooch Prov . G . M ., Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company . Altogether a very agreeable day waa passed . Tho installation meeting will take place on the third Wed . nesday in October .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —On Tues . day evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . M . Christian W . M ., Polak S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., Brasted S . D ., Wardell J . D ., J . Lorkin I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas . ; Bros . Perrin , Finch , Allen , C . Lorkin , Weige , & c , Aftot '

formal business , Bro . Forss answered the questions ; Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Slaiter gave the traditional history . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was resumed to tbo 1 st degree , and Bro . Polak was elected W . M . for ensuing week .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No , 882 . —Thte Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , tbe 25 th inst ., ati Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Fleet . street . Bro . Hallam being W . M ., Vizzard S . W ., Ornry J . W ., Thompson S . D ., Abel ! J . D ., Brown I . G ., Long Preceptor ; several other brethren were present . The Lodge was opened and the minntes confirmed . Bro . Knill-Abell offered himself as candidate for the third degree , was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the

traditional history in a very able manner . The Lodge was then resnmed to the second degreo , and a portion of that lecture worked by Bros . Tate and Brown . Bro . Vizzard was elected W . M . for tbe ensuing week , on which neensinn the ceremony of initiation will be rehearsed . The Annual Banquet was fixed for the last Wednesday in October , at which Bro . Long tho Preceptor will preside . Lod ^ e was then closed .

junsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Hold at Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 20 th September . Bros . Frampton W . M ., P . M . Jefferys S . W ., Press J . W ., Walker P . M . S . D ., Thompson J . D ., Pare I . G ., P . M . Rogers Preceptor , II . B- P . Dnnn Secretary . Lodge opened , and minntes were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Campbell candidate . Bro . Cox , candidate for passing , was exa * mined , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was then called off , and on . Bro . Jeffer-s was elected W . M . for ensuing week . It was proposed , and unanimously carried , that tho congratulations of the members of the Lodge be tendered to Bro . P . M . Constable , on his safe return from a foreign country . Tbis was Bro , Constable ' s firsS appearance in a Lodge since hia return to England ,