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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At Bro . Maidwell ' s , tho Hercules Tavern , 111 ) Leadonhall-street , E . G ., on Thursday evening , tho 29 th inst . Bros . Webb W . M ., Maidweil S . D ., Norden J . W ., Da Silva S . D ., Moss J . D ., Hunter I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor , aud numerous other brethren . Tho Lodgo having

been opened in the usual mariner , tho ceremony of installation was efficiently rehearsed by Bro . F . Brown W . M . 171 , assisted by Bro . Webb and tho brethren . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Grammer acting as candidate . Bro . Maidweil was elected W . M . for next Thursday , and the Lodge was . closed .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . -Met on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., at the Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . There were present Bros . Moss W . M ., Sayer S . W ., Biddle J . W ., Gottheil P . M ., Brown S . D ., Harris J . D ., Bush I . G ., Walker , Skelt , Webb , Bolman , and Brunes . The first ceremony was rehearsed .

In accordance with previous arrangement , Bro . Moss vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brown , for the purpose of working tho ceremony of installation , a duty which that brother most successfully accomplished , and at the conclusion of tho business in hand was rewarded with a very sincere and cordial vote of thanks . Bro . Sayer was elected W . M . for Wednesday next .

Alliance Lodge , No . 667 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 20 th August , at tho Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , Present—Bros . John Ellis W . M ., Henry Firth S . W ., J . H . Gregory J . W ., Thos . Peako Secretary , T . Ockleshaw P . M . Treas ., A . Buckuall J . D ., Bailey and Craghill Stewards , K . Foulds I . G ., P . Ball Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Bitter , Devayncs , Jackson , and G . S . Willings ; Visitors —Bros . Johnstone J . W . 780 , Jones 84 , Canada , Laugley , ami Grundy

24 !) , Leatham 823 , Stnbbsl 517 , Massey 0 ( 3 . Lodgo opened , aud the iniuutes were read . Bros . Walker and Seftoii were examined ; Lodge opened in the second degree , and Bros . Walker and Set ' ton were passed , by Bro . John Ellis W . M . The lecture on the tracing board was very ably given by Bro . G . S . Willings I . P . M . Tho sum of live guineas was voted for charitable purposes , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to banquet .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the Star and Garter Hotel , Kow Bridge , on 23 rd August . Presont Bros . Tucker ( Treas . ) W . M ., Costelow S . W ., GommJ . W ., Gunner Sec , Goss S . D ., May J . D ., Franckel I . G ., lloe P . M . Preceptor , and Bros . Kyezor , Talbot , Botley , Wood , & c Lodge was regularly opened , and tho minutes read and confirmed . The W . M . ably rehearsed tho ceremony

of the third degree , Bro . Botley candidate . Lodge was resumed to first degree , and the call given to refreshment . Upon labour being resnmed , Bro . Wood tendered himself as a candidate for Masonic light , and was impressively initiated . Upon the motion of Bro . Franckel , seconded by Bro . Goss , Bro . Wood was elected a member . The Sec . then proposed that bye-law 19 should bo altered by omitting

the word " September , " and inserting " November" in lieu thereof . As the bye-law at present stands , it brings the Lodge of Instruction banquet into the same month as the gathering which concludes the sea-Bon of the Mother Lodge . The proposition was seconded in a few pithy remarks by Bro . Boe , and carried unanimously . On the proposition of Bro . Boe , seconded by Bro . Gotnm , Bro . Costelow was elected W . M . for next meeting ; in acknowledging the honour , Bro . Costelow

expressed his intention to do his best ; but he could not promise the brethren anything like the intellectual treat they had had that ovening . The Secretary announced that he had received a letter from Bro , Acworth ( the W . M . of preceding Friday ) , stating that he was so indisposed as to be compelled to keep his room , but he sent hearty good wishes . Lodge was closed with due observance of antient usage , and adjourned till 30 th August at half-past seven p . m .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its Weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Gilliam W . M ., Hunt S . W ., Wardell J . W ., Polak S . D ., Weige J . D ., Forss I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros , liessell , Gilham Jan ., J . Lorkin , Webb , Borer , Crouch , Finch , Allen , Kershaw , C . Lorkin ,

Masters , Brasted , Taylor , Chandler aud others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Davis candidate . The Preceptor in his usual excellent manner worked the installation ceremony , and placed Bro . Allen in tho chair . The W . M . resumed the chair , and the Lodge was closed to the first degree . Bros . Martin ol Lodge 212 , Taylor aud Chandler of Lodgo 1 ( 377 , and Kershaw oi

773 , were elected members . Bro . Hunt will preside at the next meeting . Duriiig the evening reference was made to the fact thai this Lodge of Instruction , since its rcmova from the Tnanglu , Hackney , had held its meetings regularly ei . ch week , not a break having occurred during the twelve mouths . Brethren who clesiri

instruction should pay this Lodgo a visit . The Preceptor is a most competent instructor , and spares no paius to impart the knowledge ht possesses . The worthy Sec . Bro . llichard Dallas is likewise inosi hearted in the cause , and seems to be in the height of his glor ) when the attendance of members is large . This , by tho bye , u almost invariably the case .

Whittington Lodge of instruction , No . 862 . —On Wednesday , the 2 Sth inst ., at Bio . Hyde ' s , the Bed Lion , Poppiu ' s-couit Fleet-street . Bro . Thompson W . M ., Hallam S . W ., Drury J . W ., Lon Preceptor , and a goodly number of brethren . The ceremony of initiation was performed by the W . M ., after which he vacated the chair u Bi'o , Alcock , who then ably performed , the ceremony of installation ,

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Bro . Gollimson was elected a joining member , and Bro . Hallam W . M ., for ensuiug week . A vote of thauks was accorded to Bro . Alcock for his able working , and ho was made an honorary momber of the Lodge .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227—Held at the King aud Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 23 rd instant . Bros . Bolton W . M ., Moss S . W ., Richmond J . W ., Hine S . D ., Townsend I . G . Lodge being opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hino acting as candidate . This brother also proved his efficiency , and

tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodgo resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Moss worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Notice of motion was given that the meetings nights of the Lodge bo altered from Friday to Thursday evenings . Bro . Moss was elected to preside at tho next meeting , after which Lodge was closed . We may state that the poor

attendance of the brethren was owing to the stormy weather . Bro . Crouch had announced his intention to rehearse the ceremony of installation , but could not come ; we also know that the Preceptor , Bro . Fenner , was prevonted attending , owing to the flooded state of his neig h , bourhood , which is near Finsbury Park . We hope to see a better muster of tho brethren at future meetings .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —Held

its usual weekly meeting at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross , on Tuesday , 28 th August . Present—Bros . J . W . Smith W . M ., T . C . Edmonds S . W ., F . Pierdon J . W ., F . W . Sillis S . D ., L . Solomon I . G ., W . M . Stiles ( Sec . ) in the absence of Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P ., who is enjoying a well-deserved rest at the sea side , acting Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer , and tho coremonv of initiation

rehearsed . Tho first aud second sectious of the first lecture were worked by Bros . Sillis aud Stiles respectively . Bro . Edmonds elected W . M . for ensuing week ; Officers appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form with solemn prayer and in perfect harmony . This Lodge , notwithstanding the hot weather and the absence from town of many of its members , continues to hold its meetings weekl y during the summer months .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —Held at the Havelock Tavern , on Wednesday evening , 28 th instant . Present—Bros . K . Olley W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., G . Ferrar J . W ., —Francis S . D ., Woolley J . D ., McMillan I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , E . Dietrich Secretary , McDowell , O . Dietrich , W . Ferrar , & c . The Lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting eouhrmed . The ceremony of initiation was then re . hearsed in a very able manner by the W . M ., Bro . W . Ferrar being candidate . Bro . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the first , second , third aud fourth sections of the lecture . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . C . Olley for the highly

efficient manner in which he worked the ceremony , aud conducted the proceedings , this being the first timo he had occupied tho chair . Bro . C . Lorkin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was resolved that the annual supper take place on the first Wed . nesday in October . An efficient board of Stewards wa 3 appointed .

Alexandra Palace Lodge , No . 1541 . —On Saturday last this young but prosperous Lodge held a most interesting meeting , over which Bro . Haigh , the very efficient W . M . presided , assisted by his Officeis , viz . : —Bros . Lee S . W ., Daniel J . W ., Larchin S . D ., Kensington J . D ., Deuison I . G ., and Palmer P . M . The Lodge was attended by a numerous and distinguished number of visitors and

members . The initiation of Messrs . Jarmain , Herridge , and Clark into Masonry was performed by the W . M . iu his usual impressive manner , as was the passing of Bro . Boyle , and the raising of Bros . Burrow aud Brookman ; after the arduous labours of the Lodge , the W . M ., his Officers , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall to welcome about thirty ladies who had been specially invited

to the banquet . At the conclusion of tho dinner , provided in Bros . Bertram and Koberts ' s usual elegant style , Bro . Ward rendered grace , " For these aud all thy mercies , " iu a most effective manner , his splendid voice aud execution being highly appreciated by the company . The usual Loyal toasts were followed by that of the Grand Officers ; this was appropriately responded to by Bro . Buss , Assistant

uiaud Sec ; Bio . Palmer P . M ., in proposing tho health of tho W . M . took occasion to dilate upon the prosperous state of the Lodge , and to thank the W . M . aud brethren who had been assiduous in promoting so agreeable aud pleasurable a meeting . The W . M . strongly urged oho cause of the several Masonic Charitable Institutions . Bro . Stacey , in proposing the toast of tho Ladies felt convinced that this meeting

uigured well lor an annual gathering of the ladies . Bro . Bubenstein eplied on their behalf . The pleasures of the evening wore much onuancod by the excellent singing of Miss Edith Daniel and Mrs , jhipway , as also by Bro . Ward ; Miss Bennett and Mrs . Shipway ^ ave sonic concerted pieces on tho pianoforte . Bro . Dyte P . M . treasurer , and Bro . Gush rendered good service as Stewards .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No , j . 602 . —At Dro . Wood ' s , Crown and Woolpack , No . 162 St . John , jtreet-road , on Tuesday , the 27 th instant . Preseut—Bros . W . Bowlev -V . M ., Trewiunard S . W ., W . Payne J . W ., T . Goode S . D ., Hallam sen .

i . V . , Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner acting Secretary , Hirst I . G . ; also Jios . T . Goode , S . Goode , E . Payne , Wood , Hailum jun ., Isaac , lyland , W . Cook , Green , Stock , & c . After the Lodge had been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the ceremony of initia . uon was rehearsed , Bro , E , Payne acting aa candidate , Brp , Pearcy