Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

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St . John Lodge , No . 3 bis . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting in its own Hall , on Saturday , tho 23 rd inst . There was a fair attendance of members . Tho 1 st degree was very ably wrought by Bro . Wm . Bell I . P . M ., and the 2 nd by Bro . T . B . Boll S . M .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge met on Thursday evening last , Sept . 28 , at Bro . Maidwell's , the Hercules , Leadenhall-street , when there was a very numerous attendance of tho brethren for the purpose of working the fifteen sections . Bro . Horsley presided . Bro . Austin P . M . as S . W ., Bro . Musto P . M . as J . W ., Bros . Grammer Secretary , Atkins P . M .

Treasurer , Crawley P . M ., Hoare P . M ., Constable P . M ., Kudderforth , Webb , and other brethren , numbering upwards of forty . The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and after the minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Horsley proceeded to work the fifteen sections , assisted by the following brethren—Bros . Grammer , Smith , Hewlett ,

Webb , Musto , Crawley , Kudderforth , Wilkins , Hogarth , Constable , Ellis , and Job . Bros . Smith , Spencer , Johnson , Yetton , Abell , Abbott , Bone , McCarthy , and Constable were unanimously elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . It was then proposed by Bro . Crawley , seconded by Bro . Austin , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be entered on tho minutes to the W . M ., Bro ,

Horsley , for his kindness in presiding on this occasion . Bro . Horsley was also made an honorary member . A vote of thanks was proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Pitt , to Bros . Austin , Crawley , Musto , and the rest of the brethren who had assisted in working the sections . The same was carried unanimously . There was also a vote

of thanks , proposed by the W . M . and seconded by the J . W ., to Bro . Grammer , the Secretary , for presenting the circulars to the Lodge , and for his general exertions in the business of this Lodge of Instruction . All Masonic business being ended tho Lodge was closed in ancient form .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 46 . —This Lodge met on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at Bro . Gay ' s , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell . Present—Bros . Crawley W . M ., Powell S . W ., Knight J . W ., Killick Secretary , Lake S . D ., Ockenden J . D ., Millward I . G ., Christopher Tyler j P . M . 's Bros . Beckett ( Preceptor ) and Main . Visitors—Bros . Weedon 813 , Higgins H . 185 , Baxter 1003 , J .

Crawley P . M . 174 After tho preliminary opening , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , and the Traditional History given , Bro . Wceden candidate . Bro . J . Crawley P . M . 174 worked tho sections of the Third Lecture . Bros . J . Crawley , Baxter , Weeden and Higgins , were elected members , and Bro . Powell was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week . The ceremony of Installation will bo worked on Monday next , by Bro . Beckett .

Lodge of Lights , No . 148 , Warrington . —The monthly meeting of this old Lodge was held on Monday last , at tho Masonic Booms . The W . M ., Bro . W . H . Eobinson , was supported by Bros . Thomas Tunstall S . W ., Joseph Pickthall J . W ., and a large number of members and , visitors . The Lodge was opened iu form , when tho

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minutes were read and declared to bo correctly recorded . Tho Lodge was opened in the second , when Bro . Ferguson claimed preferment , and having sustained his claim , was entrusted and retired . The Lodge opened in the third , and Bro . Ferguson was re-admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree , in ample form , by the W . M . On tho Lodge being closed down , Bro . John Armstrong S . W . 1250 and

Treasurer of No . 148 , rose to propose a vote of congratulation to two brethren who had , and were about to have , high Masonio distinction bestowed npon them . They all felt that the Lodge was complimented by these appointments . Bro . Bowes had done much for Masonry iu Warrington , his able services , however , were not confined to West Lancashire , for he was as well known in the Northern Province of

Cumberland and Westmoreland as in Warrington . He , Bro . Armstrong , had it on the \> est authority that Bro . Bowes had , for many years , ever been ready to afford help in the North whenever needed , and Lord Bective , M . P ., the B . W . Prov . Grand Master , acknowledged the obligations of the Province when ho appointed Bro . Bowea Junior Grand Warden , at the great meeting at Kirkby Lonsdale a few

weeks since . Thoy one and all congratulated Bro . Bowes on the well merited honour which had been bestowed upon him . Bro . Sharp , P . M ., & c , was tho other worthy brother upon whom the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale was about to confer a similar honour . Bro . Sharp , while he occupied the chair of E . S ., rendered their beautiful ceremonies in a manner they all appreciated , and they congratulated him most sincerely . Bro . Tunstall S . W . seconded the motion , which

was carried by acclamation . Bros . Bowes and Sharp acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . Bro . Bowes proposed a vote of congratulation to Bro . James Paterson I . G ., on the occasion of his marriage . This was seconded by Bro . J . R . Young S . D ., and carried unanimously . The Provincial Grand Lodge Circular having been read , and there being no further business , the Lodge was closed with the usual solemnities , and the brethren separated in harmony .

Perseverance Boyal Arch Chapter , Leith , No . 152 . — This Chapter celebrated the Autumnal Equinox Festival on Monday . 25 th September . The Chapter being opened in ample form , the meeting proceeded to elect and instal the several office befirers for 1876-77 . Principals John Laurie Z ., George Hudson H ., David Turner J ., all re-elected . David Laird Scribe E . and Treasurer , John Neil N ., James Reid D . Z ., G . A . Laurie 1 st Soj ., J . W . Sceales 2 nd

Soj ., J . Turner 3 rd Soj ., T . M . Thomson C , G . M . Davidson D . M ., G . J . Laurie Org ., J . Whitehead S ., Alex . Henderson Janitor . The installation over , Comp . J . Lanrie M . E . Z . proposed Companions John Taylor , of Chapter Edinburgh , No . 1 , and John Schopp , of Chapter Canongate , Kilwinning , No . 56 , for application as honorary members of the Chapter for the interest they had shown to the Chapter and

Masonry in general , which was warmly received , for which they returned thanks for the high honour conferred upon them . The Chapter was then closed . The Companions then set down to a most excellent supper , purveyed in grand style by Comp . J . Whitehead , Steward to the Chapter . Comp . J . Laurie M . E . Z . occupied the chair , Comp . G . A . Lanrie , croupier . Having done ample justice to the viands

set on the table , which were all that could be desired , the usual loyal and Masonic complimentary toasts were given from tho chair , and duly responded to , they being interspersed with songs and instrumental music , given by the members of the Chapter . Too much praise could not be given to Comp . Fischer for his excellent perform , ance on the guitar . The several glees , given by Comps . Johnston ,

Say , Gardner and Laurie , were given with much spirit and taste , and warmly received . Comp . G . J . Laurie , Organist to the Chapter , to whom a great deal of the evening ' s enjoyment depended , presided at the piano in his usual masterly style . The company broke up , at a late hour , after spending a most pleasant evening , with " Sorry to part , but happy to meet again . "

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting at Bro . Seaton ' s , Railway Tavern , London , street , E . G ., last Monday evening . Present—Bros . Salmonese W . M ., Hawthorne S . W ., Brown J . W ., W . Fraser S . D ., Hilliard J . D ., Hewlett I . G ., Crawley P . M . Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the first

ceremony , Bro . Berry being the candidate . Bro . Webb worked the fifth section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The S . W . was elected to officiate as W . M . at the next meeting . On the proposition of Bro . Browne , seconded by P . M . Crawley , Bro . Larg 1607 was elected a member . There were also present Bros . Ellis Hon . Sec , Baxter , Bnrrell , Horsley , Newton , Stead , & c . The Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned until Monday evening , the 2 nd October .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —This Chapter held its Election Meeting on Monday , 25 th inst ., at 213 Buchanan , street , Glasgow . Comp . G . W . Wheeler Z . opened a Lodge of excellent Masters at 7 p . m ., with Comps . Wm . Hoy and Fred . Jenkiuson as S . ancl J . W ., when ho advanced to the degree Bro . Wtn . Pitt . The Chapter was then opened . Comps . D . Gilchrist P . Z . as H ., J . Kin .

naird J ., when tho same gentleman was duly exalted as a R . A . Mason . The election was then proceeded with : Comps . G . W . Wheeler Z . ( re-elected 3 rd time ) , J . Kinnaird H ., W . Guntj J ., J . Balfour S . E . ( re-elected ) , T . Yonlle S . N ., John Bannerman ( re . elected 3 rd time ) , Wm . Hoy 1 st S ., Fred . Jenkinson 2 nd S ., David Broadfoot 3 rd S ., Angus Nicholson 1 st Captain of tha Vails , Wm . Jamieson Janitor . The members of Chapter 50 were then introduced ,

and Comp . J . Miller Z . said that , in accordance with an invitation from Comp . Wheeler , they had attended to have their Officers installed along with those of 73 . Comp . Wheeler expressed tho pleasure he felt in being able to meet these friends of Chapter 50 , and as Comp . J . Duthie Z . of 67 was present , ho would ask him to kindly instal the officers of both Chapters . Comp . Duthie as Z ., assisted by Comps . E . C . D . Gilchrist and G . M . Donald , both P . Z . 's of 73 , then installed the Comps , above named for 73 , aad the following