Notices Of Meetings.

Horsley S . D ., Crane J . D ., Blackball I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , Austin Preceptor , Atkins Treasurer , and several other brethren . Tho Locige was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed . It was then unanimously resolved " That tho brethren having heard with profound grief of the sad bereavement which Bro . MatuVell has sustained in tho death of his wife ( by accident ) desire

to tender him their fraternal aud heartfelt sympathy in his great affliction . " It was then proposed by Bro . Horsley , seconded by Bro . Rndderforth , and carried unanimously , that , on account of tho death of Mrs . Maidwell , tho Lodge bo closed ancl adjourned to the following Thursday evening at the usual hour . Bro . Lake having been elected a joining member , tho Lodge AA'as closed in ancient form .

Lodge Of Faith , Wo . 141 . —The regular meetingof this Lodge was hold on Tuesday , 25 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Bros . J . Waygood W . M ., M . Davis S . W ., Mallett J . W ., Carter P . M . Treasurer , W . Stewart P . M . Secretary , C . Dairey as S . D ., Rumble as l . G . P . M . ' s Kennott , Themans , C . C . Taylor , Hopwood , ancl Bros . Clark , Walls , Bartlett , Browning , lies , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bros . Ginz , Manloy and

Kendall Avere raised to tho 3 rd degree Bros . Smith ancl Leftloy wore passed to the 2 nd degree , and Mr . M . R . Barrett was duly initiated into the Order . Bro . HopAvood announced his intention to act as Steward for tho Boys' School at the next anniversary festival , and a sum of five guineas was voted from tho funds to be placed on his list . The Lodgo was then closed . Bros . J . Wright W . M . Sonthorn Star , Brown 511 , Cook 382 , and Professor Simmons , Dalhonsie Lodge , were present as visitors .

Manchester Lodge , No . 170 . —The regular meeting of this Lodgo was held on tho 20 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . Kew P . M . occupied the chair . Benet S . W ., D . Albuquerque J . W ., W . Hughes P . M . Sec ., Ayres S . D ., D . M . Belfrago J . D ., H . 0 . Green Assistant Sec ., H . A . Lovett I . G ., Pugsley D . C , Parsons W . S . P . M . ' s Tyroll and W .

Stuart ; and Bros . Jackson , Bridgman , Dettmar , Dickoson , J . G . Webb , H . J . Banks , B . Neale , E . Steers , R . Webb , Reynolds , & c . The Lodge Avas opened and the minutes were confirmed , Bro . Brown Avas raised to tho 3 rd degree , and Bros . Osmond , Hughes nnd Dickeson Avere passed to the 2 nd degree , by Bro . Kow . Tlie W . M ., Bro . J . Bart , having arrived , a ballot was taken for the admission

of Mr . A . Mihvard , Avho was afterAvards initiated into the Order by tho W . M ., iu a very perfect and careful manner . Bro . J . KBAV P . M . proposed , ancl Bro . Benofc S . W . seconded , that a summer banquet take place on tho 4 th Thursday in Juno , at tho Crown , at Broxbourne , this was carried . Tho Lodgo Avas then closed until October , and the brethren partook of a capital banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow ,

and superintended by Bro . Smith . Tho W . M ., Avho very genially presided , gavo tho Queen and tho Craft . In proposing tho toast of H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales M . W . G . M . ; the W . M . said ho hoped on his return he Avould meet with a hearty reception from every loyal subject , but none more hearty than from his brother Masons . The toasts of tho Prov . Grand Master and the Deputy G . M . folIoAA'ed . In

proposing tho toast of the newly initiated , Bro . Burt said ho was ono only to know to respect , ancl from tho attention he had paid to tho ceremony ho was sure ho Avould bo a credit to tho Order . Bro . Mihvard , in a very appropriate speech , acknowledged the complimentary remarks of the W . M . Tho toast of tho visitors found an able exponent iu Bro . Davis W . M . 382 , Avho said ono of tho greatest

pleasures in visiting Lodges was to listen to the ceremonies being perfectly delivered , and they had beeu done so this evening . The admirable working of Bro . KBAV spoke for itself , while the able way in which tho ceremony of initiation had been worked by the W . M . was a credit to so young a member of the Order . Ho then , in the name of tho visitors , thanked the W . M . for the kind hospitality afforded them . Bro .

J . Kew P . M . then proposed the toast of tho W . M ,, and congratulated tho brethren on the selection thoy had made ; they had seen his capabilities for presiding over them , and he Avas sure that while he occupied his exalted position perfect harmony would prevail . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Kew for his kind expressions , and tho hearty response the brethren had given Ho hoped , on leaving the

chair , that thoso expressions might bo reiterated . ( Cheers . ) Tho W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Past Masters , regretted there wero no more present , but Bros . Kew and Stuart Avere a host in themselves . Thoy had seen how tho fornu r had performed tho ceremony that evening ; he , as Avell as Bro . Stuart , whom they all respected , were not only capable but Avilling to render their valuable services on

every occasion . Bro . Kew responded , he was proud to say every Master who had occupied tho chair knew his duty , and on leaving the chair their services wero always to command . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Officers ; no Lodge could have better Avorking Masons to assist in carrying out tho duties ; many among them

were as capable as he , and as perfect in their kuoAvledge of Freemasonry . Bros . Albuquerque and Belfrago returned thanks . The Junior Officers severally responded to the toast , aud tho Tyler ' s toast folloAved . Somo very excellent harmony was given by Bros . Mil-Avard , Husk , Parsons , and Dickeson . The Visitors Avere Bros . W . Davis W . M . 312 , 0 . Munus 1107 , Bye 111 , Carriugton 1314 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Lodge Of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , 21 th April , at tho City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . G ., Bro . Joseph D . Barnett W . M . iu the chair . There wero also present Bros . John Poartree S . W . and Treasurer , David Posener J . W ., P . Levy Secretary , Geo . Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croaker I . G ., A . Posener D . C , Sadlier W . S ., Beckett Tyler ; also Bro . John H . Ross I . P . M ., and Past Masters S . Solomon , Holbrook , H .

Myers , John Constable , N . Gluckstein , E . Gottheil , and an average number of brethren . Tho business of the evening included tho raising to tho third degree Bros . Lowenthal , Upson , and Harris ; passing to the second Bro . Staley , and initiating into tho ancient mysteries Mr . William Marsden Smith . TAVO applications for temporary relief having been submitted for consideration , the sums of

£ 3 3 s and £ 1 Is respectively Avero voted to tho distressed applicants . Upon tho conclusion of the business tho members ancl visitors adjourned to partake of refreshment , after Avhioh tho usual toasts were briefly given , and as briefly responded to . Bro . S . Solomon P . M ., as President of tho Benevolent Fund , in his reply , pointed out the great services the existence of this Fund has enabled the Lodgo

to render . Ho would not appeal for contributions on this occasion , the brethren having liberally subscribed at a former meeting , and the newly initiated brother had also given his donation . Tho fund has now reached a considerable amount , and he Avas quite sure , should circumstances require it , additional contributions Avill ho readily forthcoming to keep it at its present figure . Tho W . M .

proposed tho health of tho Past Masters , coupling with it the namo of Bro . Ross tho I . P . M ., AVIIO replying , complimented Bro . Barnett on his abilities , and the efficiency Avith which ho conducted the affairs of tho Lodgo . Bro . Masterman AV . M . 452 , responding as a visitor , mentioned that his father had been initiated in this Lodge in 1807 , of this fact ho had not been aware until he perused tho History of the

Tranquillity Lodge , which has been so ably compiled by Bro . John Constable , and by whoso kindness he has tho gratification and pleasure to be present to-night . Bro . W . E . Gompertz complimented the W . M . on his Avorking , and Bro . McNiven expressed his satisfaction with tho hospitality and enjoyments ho had been permitted to partake of and to participate in . The S . W . promised to do hia best

iu any position ho may bo placed in , and tho J . W . assured tho brethren that he is trying to qualify himself for tho chair , should thoy in due time be pleased to elect him to that dignified post . Tho S . D . replied in suitable terms , ancl tho J . D . complained that as a minor officer ho ought not to bo called upon , and expressed a hope it AVOUIC

not occur again . Very excellent singing by Bros . Child , Bailey , McNiven , Thompson , Constable ancl Hart contributed to tho pleasures of tho proceedings . The visitors were Bros . B . S . Masterman P . M . W . M . 452 , II . Wellard l . G . 1319 , J . Harris late 185 , N . Reed l . G . 765 and J . D . 1572 , W . Stohrtokor S . W . 1572 , W . Thompson 72 , D . McNiven 1-126 , II . A . Hart ; 1339 , W . E . Gompertz P . M . 869 , P . P . G . O . Essex .

and Hogard . Visitors— Bros . W . H . Meyers P . M . 820 , G . Walters S . W . 1598 , W . Gibbs 1260 , and Abrahams 185 . Business—Tho Lodge Avas opened and minntes road . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Turner acting as candidate . The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , tho ceremony of passing Avas worked , Bro . Staley being candidate . The Lodge was then opened in tho third degree ;

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 193 . — This Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , 2 Gth inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Nelson Reed W . M ., Abell S . W ., Croakor J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Hollands S . D ., Walker J . D ., Triggs Steward , Sayer I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . E . Gottheil Preceptor , N . Gluckstein , Bloomfield

the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Avith Bro . Fonner as candidate . Bros . Myers , Gibbs and L . Abrahams wero admitted joining members . A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Turner , seconded by Bro . Hollands , to Bros . Turqnand and W . W . Morgan , for assisting to furnish tho LocVo with a set of now collars . Tho Secretary Avas instructed to

forward a letter of condolence to Bro . Maidwoll , AVIIO lost his Avife by an accident which occurred Avhile visiting somo friends in Wales . Bro . Abell will preside on Wednesday next . The first draAving of No . 2 Tranquillity ancl Confidence Life Governorship Association took place after tho proceedings of tho Lodgo were over . Bro . Hogard P . M . 503 drew tho successful number .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodgo moots at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , corner of Church-road , Islington , every Saturday evening at 8 o ' clock . On Saturday the 29 th inst ., the Fifteen Sections will bo Avorkcd by Bro . G . Ward Verry P . M . 551 , commencing at 7 o ' clock .

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —Tins Lodge held its regular meeting ou Monday , the 21 th April , being St . George ' s Day , at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Present—Bros . Knox W . M ., Munday W . M . elect S . W ., Halliday J . W , Thos . Armstrong Sec , R . Armstrong S . D ., Page J . D ., Salmon I . G ., Sims Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hughes I . P . M ., Ilidsdell , Cook , Rev . S . II . Harris , & c . Visitors

Bros . Cockburn W . M . 21 , Spearman W . M . 481 , Dean J . W . 511 , Rev . E . Cohen 481 , & c . Business—An unusually large number of candidates Avere balloted for , aud , Avith two exceptions , all wero declared duly elected . After initiating a candidate into tho mysteries of our Order , the W . M . proceeded to iustal his successor , Bro . Munday , into the Chair of K . S . in a most able ancl effective manner . It has become a note-Avorthy circumstance in tho Lodges of this Province that most of the

Masters perform tho ceremony ot installation for their successors , an example that might be ach-antageously copied . After installation tho W . M ., Bro . Munday , appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . Halliday S . W ., Thos . J . Armstrong J . W ., R . L . Armstrong Secretary , J . Page S . D ., R . G . Salmon J . D ., G . M . Lex S . S ., Solomon M . Harris J . S . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet , held at the Turk ' s Head Hotel , and afterwards the usual Loyal ancl Masonic toasts Avere ably given by the newly-installed W . M .

United Lodge , No . 697 . —Tho annual festival of this Lodge Avas celebrated on Friday , 21 st April , with great eclat . A large