Diary For The Week.

780—R -. vat Alfred , Star nnd Garter , Kew Bridore . ( Instruction ) 834—Rnnelagh . Six Bells . Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 890—Ho nsoy , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . 933—Do-ic , Duke ' s Head . 79 Whitncbnnol-road . at a . ( Instruction ) 1056—Metropo'itnn . Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street . K . C . ( it 7 . ( Instruction ) 1158—Belgrave , Jermyn-strcet , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1298— Roval Standard . Alwvno Ca « tlo , St . Ptml's-road , Canonbury , at 8 . ( In . )

1365—Clapton . Whito Hart . Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1627—Roj , il Ke-isington , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . 18 ' 5—Vefigo , Thic-Vct Hotel , Aneirloy R . A . 3—Fide' " ty , Freenwnns' Hall , W . C . R . A . 7 ! -Pvthagoroan , Portland Hotel . Londnn-st . root . Groonwich . ( Tn . it . ) "R . A . 95— "Eastern Star , Shin and Turtle , Leadenhall Street R . A . lis !)—Ezra , 90 Ball ' s Pond-road , N Metropo'itan Mnsonic Benevolent Association , 155 Fleet-street , B . C . at 8 . 30 .

41—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall Cooper-street , Manchester 8 t— "Ooric , Private Room . Woodbndgo , Snffolk . 127— "Union , Freemnsons' Halt . * M « w ato 219—Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todir . orden . 2-12—St . George , Guildhall , Poncaster . 306—Alfred , Mnsonic Hall , Kelsall-street , Leeds 375—Lambton , Lambton Arms , Chester-le-streot , Durham 442—St . Peter , Mnson ' c Hall . Peterbo'oiurh

453—Chiffwcll , 1 -iene ' s TTalL " nckhnrxt Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 521— Truth , Free c o ? s * H . . Fitzwilliam-strcet , Huddersfield . 6 M—St . Matthc ! . ¦ ¦ . Tlvagou 1 . et Walsall . 674—Loyal Berkshire of Hop- ? . Whito Hart Hotel , Newbury ( 101—St . John , Wrckin Hotel , Wellington , Salop 680—Sefton , Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool 709—Invicta , Bank-street Hall , Ashford 837—Do Grey and Ripon , Tiwn Hall , Ripon

839—Ro ^ al Gloncestershiu Bell Hotel , Gloucester 1096—Lord Warden , Wellin , , n Hall , Deal 1102— "Mirfield , Assembly Roo ns , Eastthorpe , Mirfield 1333—Athelstan , Town Hall , Atherstone , Warwick . 1387—Chorlton . Masonic Rooms , Chorlton Cum Hardy 1393—Hamer , Masonio Hall . Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1528—Fort , Masonic Hall , rTewnnav , Cornwall .

1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham . 1661—Morccambe . Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , Lancashire . 1648—Prince of Wales , Freemasons' Halt , Salem-street . Bradford . 166-1— Gosforth , Freemasons' Hall , High-street , Gosforth . 1725—Douglas , College Gateway , Maidstone R . A . —General Chapter of Improvement . Masonio Hall , BirmingViam , at 5 . 30 K . T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , George-street , Ashton-undor-Ly General Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7

SATURDAY , 4 th NOVEMBER . General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 142—St . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street 198—Percy . Jolly Farmers * . Southgate Road . N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1275—Star . Five Bells , 155 Now Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 127 S—Burdett Coutts , Lamb Tavern , opposite Bothnal Cr . Junct ., at 8 . / Inst . ) 1

1361—Earof Zetland . Royal Edward . Triangle , Hackney ( Inst . action ; 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . 1622—Rose , Surrey Mnsonic Hall , Ciunberuro " 1624—Eccleston . Grosvenor Club . Ebury-square Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 1459—Truth . Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath , Manchester 1567—Elliot , Railway Hotel , Fettham

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 795 . THE installation mooting of this Lodge was hold on the 18 ih inst ., at the Ray Mead . Hotel , Maidenhead . The members assembled at the Great Western Railway Station , Paddington , where a saloon carriage had been specially provided for the accommodation of tho brethren . On their arrival at Maidenhead , Lodge was opened by Eros . W . Stollarcl Worshipful Master , T . B . Linscott Worshipful Master 5 o Senior Warden , A . L . Jeffories , Junior Warden , Captain

Pinch P . M . Treasurer , IL H . Hodges P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks Secretary , J . Innea S . D ., J . Greenfield J . D ., E . W . Allen 173 I . G . The minutes of last meeting having been read aud confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . A . L , . Tefferics J . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to the Lodgo and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Allen P . M . 173 , who gave a most perfect

delivery of the ceremony . The W . M . having been saluted according to ancient custom , appointed and invested his Officers . •—W . StolJard I . P . M ., T . B . Linscott W . M . 55 S . W ., J . Innes J . W ., Capt . Pinch P . M . 173 Treasurer , H . H . Hodges P . M . Secretary , J . Greenfield S . D ., W . Allen P . M . J . D ., F . Foxley P . M . 173 I . G ., Nowell Tyler . An excellent banquet was provided by the worthy host , Bro . Deacon .

The W . M ., who ably and genially presided , proposed the nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts . In speaking to the tonst of the R . W . Sir Daniel Gooch R . W . Prov . G . M . Berks and Bucks , the W . M . said how pleased lie was to propose the toast . Sir Daniel was one for -whom every Mason in the Province entertained the highest regard and esteem . Bro . H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . ably responded , and then proposed

the health of the W . M ., who , personally , ho had known for many years ; and ho was sure from what they had seen of Bro . Jefferics ' qualifications , he wonld be ono who would study their interest , and the Lodgo under his direction would prosper . Tbe Worshipful Master , in reply , said his future actions would shew the brethren that to the best of his ability he would discharge iho duties required of

him in his present important position . In proposing the tonst of the P . M . ' s , tho AV . M . fpoko of fheir qualifications , and took the opportunity cf presenting the ' [ . P . M ., Bro . Stollarcl , with a jewel voted by the Lodge . He hoped he might wear it for many years . ( Tho jewel is of solid gold , set with a pearl and diamond . It is of very elegant and chaste design . ) Bro . Slolbird , in brief and appropriate terms , returned thanks for the valuable gift . Tho W . M ., in proposing the

toast of the Installing Master , Bro . Allen P . M . l '/ 'i , paid him a just compliment for tlie excellent manner iu which tho ceremony had been perfo- 'Mied . Bro . Allen , in reply , thanked tho W . M . ffe was pleased that his services had given them satisfaction . Anything it wns in his power to do for tlie welfare of tho Lodge would be at their disposal . The toasts of Treasuier and Secretary , Wardens and Officers , and that of the Tyler , concluded a very agreeable and ! . ••monious mcet ' -i ' ' .

Notices Of Meetings.

Loughboro' Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 23 rd inst ., at Tiro . MeDiarmaid ' s , Cambri a Tavern , Loughboro' Junction . Present : —Bros . Sherring W . M ., Warren S . W-, West-ley J . W ., MoKinley Secretary , Westmore S . D ., Banks J . D ., Keysel . G ., Johnson Preceptor ; also Bros . Da Silva , Littlewood , Long , Carter , Skinner , TafFs , McDiarmaid . After preliminaries

, the W . M . worked tho first section of the lecture , and tho J . W . the second . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Long aa candidate . Brother Westley worked the fourth section of tho lecture . All bnsiness being ended the Lodgo was closed in ancient form , and adjourned till the 30 th inst . A social meeting is

held after business , for an hour , when the usual toasts are given , interspersed with songs and recitations . The ceremony of installation will bo rehearsed hore by Bro . Da Silva W . M . Lodgo of Israel 205 , on Monday evening , 4 th December . A hearty and cordial welcome will be extended to all visitors to the above Lodge of Instruction .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the Jolly Farmers' , Southgate-road , on Satnrday , the 21 st inst ., there were present Bros . W . Giller W . M ., R . M . Jones S . W ., E . J . Spencer J . W ., R . Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Secretary , C . Lorkin Treasurer , A . Gribbell S . D ., R . W . Galer J . D ., Wolf I . G . ; also Bros . I . P . Cohen , Brasted , Ferrar , Houghton , W . Williams sen ., W . Williams jun .

Archer , Burtenshaw and C . Geer . Lodge was opened in regular form , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second , Bro . Williams jun . underwent examination , and being found proficient was entrusted . Lodge opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Williams jun . acting as candidate . The ceremony included the

traditional history , which was rehearsed by the W . M . in a manner that reflected great credit . Lodge was called from labour to refresh , ment , and from refreshment to labour . Bro . I . P . Cohen worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . 0 . Geer , of tbe Dnke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 , was elected a member . Bro . R . M . Jones was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Eoyal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —At the Chequers' Hotel , TJxbridge , on Monday , 23 rd October . Bros . Rowles W . M ., Cotton S . W ., Taplin J . W ., Andrews P . M . S . D ., Ac worth J . D ., Bailey I . G ., Tucker W . M . 1612 Preceptor ; and others . After preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Brooks being the candidate for both degrees . Bro . Cotton S . W . was unan i mously elected to fill the chair at the meeting on tho 30 th inst .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 .-The meeting of this prosperous Lodge of Instruction , on Friday , the 20 th inat ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camborwell . was woll attended . Bro . James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , in tho unavoidable absence of Bro . R . Pooro , opened the Lodgo at 7 . 30 : and after tho minutes had been read , advanced tho Ledge to tho M . M . degree , when the

eeremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . 11 . Allison being candidate . Brother J . N . Bate ably gave the chnrg ' e in the third degree . Lodgo was then closed dow . i , and tho ceremonial sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren . Amongst others present , in addition to the above named , were Bros . E . A . Francis S . W ., C . II .

Novill J . W ., J . N . Bate S . D ., J . B . Sargoant J . D ., J . Letchford I . G ., F . Thurston P . M . Treasurer , John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , J . S . Eidmans , II . W . Pooler , & o . Friday , tha 27 tli ( Preceptor's night ) , Bro . C . H . Nevil , of tho Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 , will conduct the working in the first degree .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — Hold at tho Jacob ' s Well , 13 George-street , Manchester-square . On Friday , 20 th Oct ., the members of tho above Lodge resumed their weekly meetings , after the summer vacation , and a very enjoyable and instructive evening waa passed . Bro . E . B . Cox fulfilled the dnties of W . M . in a very creditable manner . Bros .

Tribble P . M . 1287 and Dairy P . M . 141 rendering able assistance , The brethren met in very goodly numbers , and the Lodge being opened in due form , Bro . H . Moore'Secretary worked the first section of the lecture . The W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation . Tho Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Bridget- being the candidate .

The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , and after a short interval was resumed aud opened in tho third . Lodge was resumed to tho first degree , and Bro . Chambers S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday evening . A cordial voto of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Cox for tho able manner in vhich he had fulfilled the duties of tho chair of K . N

on thia the first occasion in tlieWilliam Preston Lodge of Instruction " . Among thoso present wero Bros . Wilson , Little , Bridger , Cnrsons , »• D . Smith , Brawler , IF . Smith , Parsons , Fromliolz , & c . Tho Secretr . ry read a letter Lorn Bro . Coop , Preceptor of Iho Lodge , pleading hw private avocations as a reason for non-attondance . Three ncj members were elected . All Masonic bnsiness being ended the Lo « g was closed in due form and perfect harmony .

We have , pleru'aio in announcing that at tlio Tredegar Lo ' ? ! instruction , " Kovii ! Hotel , Mile End-road , on Monday next , the o < « inst ., at 8 p . m ., " tho « i-einouv "F iiiit ' ntion will be rehearsed , •> ' ¦ which the Lodtro will bo closed , when Bro . James Oxley , JNO- l ' w , ' , will give a reading entitled " Retrospective Rural Reminiscence " * . ^ Brethren nre cordial ' v invited to attend , aud doubtless many * " > ava * the ; -elves of t' opuoitcr . ity t > hes ¦ Bro . Oxley .