Notices Of Meetings.

for so kindly coupling his name with the toast . He was pleased the meeting that nighfc had been so successful , and that it had nffordrd so much enjoyment to those present . Those ladies nmon _ r them who were married had doubtless Freemasons for their husbands—to those who were not he would otter one piece of advico—select

Freemasons , and you will have the best of men as your partners in life . The Officers of tho Lodge woro nexfc toasted . The W . M . thanked them for tbe attention they had given to their duties dnring tho past , and asked them to do their best to support him in the fnture Bro . Roes , who acted as Senior Warden , replied . The Officers of the

Lodge congratulated the W . M . on being called upon to perform tho duties of the chair for another year as they knew the duties wonld be properly carried out nnder his rule . They thanked him for the way in which he had treated them in the past , and more especially for the manner in whioh he had just proposed their health . The Officers felt

great pleasure in seeing the ladies present , and hoped , with the W . M ., that many opportunities would be afforded them in tho fnture of again attending . Bro . Pay followed . He hoped the Officers wonld continue to perform their duties to the satisfaction of the Master and

fche members of the Lodge , and that prosperity wonld mark the future of tho Lodge . Brother Heath also replied , after which the Tyler's toast was given and the proceedings brought to a conclusion . The mnsic of fcheeveninc . was entrusted to Madame

Worrell , Miss Emily Dones , Bros . J . Kift and Egbert Roberts , and most faithfully did they perform their parts . Madame Worrell was in excellent voice , and had to respond to the hearty applause of the company on more than one occasion . Miss Dones's rendering of Lady Dnfferin ' s song , " Oh ! Bay of Dublin , " was charming , and elicited

the warmest marks of approval . Bros . Roberts and Kift were also good ; indeed all present seemed imbued with that spirit of heartiness which marked the whole meeting , and which we hope will often be repeated afc the William Preston and other Lodges . Truly , the

presence of the ladies adds a charm even to Masonry , and we are at a loss to know why they have been so long and systematically excluded from fche after pleasures enjoyed by those regularly admitted as members of the Order .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . rilHE brethren of this Lod # e met , aa usual , nt Freemasons' Hall , on -I- Monday , tho 16 th instant , the W . M ., Brother Richardson , in the chair . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Robert William Anderson , and Mr . John Sharp , which being found unanimous , those gentlemen

were duly initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . elect , Bro . John Collinson , was then installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Packer P . M . in a very able and effective manner . The Officers for the ensuing year were duly invested by the new W . M ., as follows : —Bros . Ross S . W ., Hill J . W ., Kingston P . M . Treasurer , Weaver P . M . Sec ,

Irvine S . D ., Brocklehurst J . D ., Guanzardli D . C , Paunceforfc I . G ., Day Steward , Pannceforb Organist . Bro . Irvine S . D . was elected Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund . The next business was to recommend a petition to the Board of Benevolence . The report of the Auditors appointed at the October meeting was then received and

adopted ; ifc shewed the financial affairs of the Lodge as in a very sound condition . After Bro . Packer had proposed a candidate for initiation afc the next meeting , and after other business had been transacted , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren and Visitors adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for banquet . The Visitors

present were Bros . Mason , Gates , Marston , Lavington , Stiles , Myers , Tilt , Thornstall , Little , Vaughan , Howe , and many others . After the banquet , the nsnal toasts were proposed by the new W . M ., and suitably responded to . Brothers Lavington , Croxton and Stiles replying for the Visitors , ancl Bro . John Mason , Masonic Benevolent

Institution , for the Charities . Bro . Richardson I . P . M . was , with suitable remarks , decorated by the W . M . with the P . M . 's jewel , voted afc the previous meeting of the Lodge , in acknowledgment of his excellent services as Worshipfnl Master during the past year , and in oloquent terms Bro . Richardson thanked the brethren for the honour

done him . Brother John Mason made a forcible appeal for the funds for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which was well received , and heartily applauded by fche brethren and visitors . The Worshipful Master consented to become a Steward , and a

subscription list was opened , which is likely to reach at least the average amount . The brethren and visitors vied with each other in contributing to the pleasures of the evening , there being no lack of excellent music , singing , and reciting .

ALDERSGATE STREET LODGE , No . 1657 . ^ T ^ HE annual election meeting of the members of this Lodgo was - * - hold on Monday , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , when there wns a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors . Bro . W . IT Froom presided ; as Worshipful Master , and after the transaction of

somo routine business tbat was on the agenda paper , the ballot was taken for VV . M . elect , the choice of the brethren falling nnanimonsly on Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , who had filled various offices in the Lodge most satisfactorily during several year ... Bro . Jolliffe may be congratulated upon his election to the presidency of this distinguished

Lodge , numbering as ifc does amongst its Past Masters Bros . J . Derby Allcroft Past Grand Treasurer of England , the Rev . Dr . Brette , and other eminent Masons . Bro . Alfred Brookman , CO ., was a » ain called npon to fulfil the duties of Treasurer . At the close of the

business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of Bro . Froom , whose genial chairmanship caused every - thing to pass off to the thorough satisfaction ancl enjoyment of those present . The nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with somo excellent vocal and instrumental music .

Notices Of Meetings.

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . THE regular meeting of this Lod _ e was hf * ld on Tuesday , at Free , masons' Hall , London , under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Smith the W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Stiles I . P . M ., J . 0 . Smith J . W ., Jas . Willing jun . Treasurer , Dickey Sec , Barling J . D ., Ross D . C , Hollands I . G ., Mordey Organist , Perry and Verdin Stewards , Scurrah Assist . Secretary , Koester Tyler , and a full muster of

brethren . Bro . A . George was raised , and Bros . Dr . J . Powdrell and F . Bishop passed . Bro . J . C . Smith was unanimously elected as W . M . for fche ensuing year , Bro . J . Willing as Treasurer , and Bro . Koester as Tylpr ; Bro--. C . J . Kn'ch'lnv , F . W . Hnldlflo . one , W Langley , T . Cranp , nn-1 J . P ' -wdrell w » ro appoint-d Auditors I _

was th » n announopd hy the VV . M . thnt he had given p > rmis . ion for a ball to be held on the 13 th January nex , under the title nf the R' > val Savoy Ball , and that he had obtained the sanction of 'he M * sfc Wor . shipful the Grand Master for the brethren to wear Masonio oh . thing thereat . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the oufc-going

Worshipfnl Master . Brother J . Willing announced that he intended bo act ns Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and asked the brethren to support him on behalf nf the Old People . Brother Willing will act as Steward jointly on behalf of bhe Royal Savoy Lodge and the Metropolitan Chapter .

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjonrned to banquet , which was presided over by the Worshipful Master . The usual toasts were honoured at its conclusion , and several songs and recitations wore given by the brethren assembled . Among the Visitors wero Bros . A . W . Gerrard 2048 , E . J . Day Organist 1641 , A . H . Scnn-ah 2048 .

D . T . Davies 72 , James Hemming J . D . 1287 , W . Harris J . W . 1987 , C . Dearing J . D . 1602 .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 65 . —Held at tha

Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Tnesday last . Present Bros . Ladd W . M ., Dyson S . W ., King J . W ., Daniel S . D ., Buggims J . D ., Harris I . G . ; also Bros . Moss Preceptor , Roberts Treasurer , Rich , Schadler , Walker Secretary , Brown , Lashbrook , & c . The minntes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M .

rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Schadler as candidate . Lodge was opened and closed in the third degree . This being the annual meeting , the Auditors' report was read , received , and adopted . Dnring the past year the sum of ten guineas had been given to the Charities . Bro . Moss was re-eleofced Preceptor , Bro . Roberts

Treasurer , and Bro . Walker Secretary for the ensning year . A vote of thanks was duly passed and recorded on tbe minntes fco those breth . ren for their valuable services . Bro . Daniel rose ; he had a very pleasing duty to perform ; to present to Bro . Walker a testimonial ancl a piece of plate , subscribed for by tho members of the Lodge of

Instrnction , as a mark of their esteem and appreciation of his services as Secretary . Brother Daniel , in making the presentation , said he hoped Brother Walker would accept the gift in fche same spirit as the brethren had subscribed for it . Bro . Walker , in returning thanks , said ib was far from his bhoughts thab he

shonld be presented wibh a testimonial that evening ; he assured the brethren that if he had done his duty to their satisfaction be was moro than repaid . At the same time , he wonld value tho mark of their fippreolation , and look upon the testimonial with pride and pleasure . After a very enjoyable evening , the Lodge was adjourned until Tuesday , 1 st December .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Held at Bro . Lashbrook ' s , Hercnles Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , on Wednesday , 25 fch November . Bros . McMillan W . M ., W . Saint S . W ., King J . W ., Belchamber acting Preceptor , Fernley S . D ., Lashbrook I . G ., Little , Hollands P . M ., White , & c , J . K . Pitt Secretary . After preliminaries , Lodge opened in second degree , and Bro . Pitt

answered the questions . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Saint was elected W . M . for the ensui"g week . Certain expenditure was duly agreed fco , and the lab' i rs of the evening ended . Lodge was closed in due form , and adj urned to Wednesday next at seven o ' clock .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . — A meeting was held on Friday , 20 th instant , at the Star aud Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when there were present Bros . Thomas W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Norton J . W ., Andrews Preceptor and Treasurer , C . E . Botley Secretary , Turner S . D ., Cammell J . D ., Wing I . G . ; Bros . Coombes , Bailey , J . H . Taylor , & c . After the minntes had been read and confirmed , the questions leading to the second were answered by

Bro . Coombes . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony o passing was rehearsed . Lodge opened and closed in the third and second degrees . The first section of the firsfc lecture was worked by Bro . F . Botley and the brethren the second and third sections by fche Preceptor and the brethren . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . fir 27 th November .

Sir Htigli Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —At the meeting held on Thursday , 19 th instant , at the White Horse , Liverpool-road , Bros . Crawley W . M ., McMillen S . W ., Turner J . W ., Osborn Treasurer and acting Preceptor , Dearing J . D ., Kearney I . G .. & c . After preliminaries , the ce * emo : iy of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Cave candidate . Bro . Pavo answered the questions leading to the second , and was entn .. tp .. The Lo-lg " . wn- * poned in the second decree , and the ceremony of passing ndiearsod . Lodge was closed to first do _ ' * ' <\ Bros . Kearney J . VV . 1541 and Cutb " 9 > 2 svpA-e unanimously elected members . Bro . McMillen was appointed VV . M . for the next meeting .