Notices Of Meetings.

Thistle and Hose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , the 28 th of December , at 170 Buchanan Street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . George McDonald R . W . M ., Alex . McLeod S . W ., Wm . Macgregor acting J . W ., J . Balfour acting Secretary , Wm . Jameson as S . D ., J . Allan J . D ., G . McDonald Master

I . G ., D . Ramsey Tyler . Visitors—Bros . J . S . Allen Depute 28 , and D . Gilchrist R . W . M . 465 . Business—A proposition was read from Mr . Archibald Davison , a gentleman who was about to proceed immediately to Central America , the Lodge , therefore , voted that the three degrees should be given ; accordingly , he received the first at the hands of D . Gilchrist R . W . M . 465 , the second from G . W .

Wheeler , and was then raised to the Sublime Degree by the R . W . M ., Bro . George McDonald .

Commercial Chapter , No . 79 , —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Friday , 24 th of December , at the Chapter Rooms , 30 Hope-street , Glasgow . Present—Comps . J . Duthie Z . 67 as Z ., G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 as H ., J . MacCrombie acting J ., J . Munro Scribe

E ., A . Mercer 87 1 st Sojourner , J . Trainer 2 nd S ., J . Mennagh 3 rd S . Business—A Lodgo of Excellent Masters was opened by R . Mercer S . W ., G . Wheeler J . W ., when Bro . Bagton was duly entrusted with the secrets of that degree . Tho Chapter was then opened , and he was exalted into the Holy Royal Arch by Comp . Duthie .

Thetis Chapter , No . 122 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Monday , 27 th December , in the Chapter Room , St . James-street , Glasgow . J . 0 . Park P . Z . presiding , assisted by G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 as H ., H . J . Shields Z . 143 as J ., Alex . Morcer 87 as 1 st S ., R . Stevens 2 nd , J . Bundon 3 rd . The acting Z . informed the Chapter that the principal business was to instal their 3 rd

Principal in the chair of H ., in consequence of the death of their late lamented friend Comp . Johnson . He i ' onnd , from the pages of the FREEMASON ' S CHKONICLE , that the Red Cross of Constantino had held a Chapter of Sorrow for him ; he regretted , as an officer the latter body , that ho was not present at that meeting to mingle his regrets with those of his Brother Sir Knights . The Comps . of this Chapter

kuew how attentive to all his Masonic duties their mend had been , and he only hoped that his successor , whom they were about to instal in his place , wonld prove as efficient a Comp . With the assistance of Comps . Shield and Wheeler , he then installed Comps . J . De Neil as H ., Wm . McAlister as J ., and Alex . Love as Scribe N . There being no farther business , tho Chapter was then closed in due form .

Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 . —In consequence of the multiplicity of business at the installation meeting of this Lodge , an Emergency was held on Thursday , 23 rd of December , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . John Boyd P . G . P . occupied the chair . Bros . E . H . Thiellay P . A . G . P . Middlesex ( and W . M . elect ) S . W ., Moltke J . W ., G . S . States P . G . S . Secrotary , Haslett S . D ., J .

Hughes J . D ., Leggott I . G ., and Bros . Torry , Manby , & c . Lodge was opened , and Bro . W . Miller 1257 was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . Curtis and Rpes were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bros . Walker and Woods were raised to the 3 rd degree , by Bro . Boyd . Bro . John Boyd stated that , at the installation meeting , when the Lodge would complete its centenary , a numerous attendance of tho brethren and visitors would be present . The large hall being

engaged , the banquet would tako place in the " Crown Room , " and in order that the brethren and visitors should be comfortably seated ( there being bnt a limited space ) it would bo advisable for the brethren to acquaint Bro . J . Boyd with names of intended Visitors as early as possible . The Centenary Jewel of the Lodge was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . Purkis . The Lodge was then closed , and tine brethren separated . There was no banquet . Bro . Henry Wood S . W . Hornsey Lodge , S 90 , was present as a visitor .

Joppa Lodge , No . 188 . —An Emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 30 th nit ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present—Bros . S . L . Hickman W . M ., A . G . Dodson S . W ., L . Lazarus J . W ., L . Auerhaan Treasurer , E . P . Albert A . G . P . Secretary , Miller S . D ., M . Spiegel as J . D ., A . Auerhaan I . G ., 11 . Hymans D . C ., P . E . Van Noorden Organist ; P . M . ' s L . Alexander ,

H . M . Levy ; and Bros . Bottenheim , Cashcl , Morris , Bernstein , L . M . Myers , Spiegel , Botibol , H . P . Isaac , Cohen , J . Lyon , J . Klein , 1 . Hyman . The Lodge was opened , and Messrs . It . Emanuel and C . F . Rasmus were initiated into the Order by the W . M ., in his nsual perfect and impressive manner . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated . There was no banquet .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193—This Lodge met on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at Bro . Chard ' s , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Preseut—Bros . Walker W . M ., Tollis S . W ., Abell J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Turquand P . M . S . D ., Hollands J . D ., Salmonsc I . G ., Christopher Tyler . The Lodge was opened punctually at 7 . 30 , and the minutes read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in tho 2 nd degree , and Bros . Pilton and Brown having answered the usual

questions for raising then retired . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Pitt candidate . Tho whole service was conducted in a masterly manner , which gave perfect satisfaction to all . The ancient charge was given by the W . M ., with good effect , Bro . Tnrquand acting Preceptor pro torn . It has not yet been decided where the future meetings of this Lodge of Instruction will be held .

Magherally Lodge , No . 203 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held in the Lodge room ou Monday evening , 27 th December , when a large attendance of members and visitors assembled . The W . M ., Bro . William . Hopkins , presided , and was supported by his officers , Robert Knox S . W ., James F . Knox J . W ., & c . The Lodge was opened and minutes of previous meeting confirmed . The W . M . elect , Bro . Robert Knox , was introduced , and duly installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Hopkins , At the conclusion of the ceremony and

on admission of the brethren , the new W . M . was sainted according to ancient custom , he then invested his officers as follow : —A . Renshaw S . W ., George Preston jnn . J . W ., Jas . Robinson S . D ., Jno . Jardine J . D ., Joseph Knox Sec . The retiring W . M . -was highly complimented for tho able and efficient manner in which he had conducted the duties of his office for the past year . Tho Lodge was then

closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent sapper , provided by the Stewards , Bros . James F . Knox and Robert Knox . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonio toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Renshaw , in very eloquent terms , proposed the health of our newly installed W . M ., who , he said , was one only to be

known to be respected . Tho proceedings were enlivened by some excellent songs which were capitally rendered by Bros . George Preston jnn ., Joseph Knox , A . Renshaw , Israel Walker , John Jardine , & c . After enjoying a very delightful ovoning , tho brethren all retired to their homes , well pleased with the proceedings .

York Lodge , No . 236 . —On Monday night tho feast of S . Johu tho Evangelist was celebrated at the York Lodge . A dinner was served by Bro . Pickersgill with all the care , attention , and excellence for which the City Arms is celebrated . The W . M ., Brother Francis Rawling presided , and there was a largo attendance , including visiting

brethren from Thirst and Lincoln . The musical services were under the direction of Bro . T . S . Camidge P . P . G . O ., and several of tho brethren contributed to the harmony on this occasion . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the usual toasts being proposed , and when the last Masonic toast was drank tho brethren separated .

Chaucer Lodge , No . 250 . —The regular meeting of this now Lodge was held on tho 22 nd of December , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bros . T . J . Sabine P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , in the chair . J . C . Mason S . W ., E . J . Slidolph J . W . ( Bro . F . Walters P . M . P . P . G . P . Middlesex , was unavoidably absent , through indisposition , tho result of an accident ) , W . J . Kemp S . D ., C . Hudson

J . D ., H . Faiza I . G ., A . J . Hawkes D . C ., P . Stedman W . S ., and W . Laing P . M . 45 Tyler . Past Master J . H . Wilkinson , who acted as P . M . Bros . Hudson , J . H . Spencer , W . Wethorby , C . H . Willats , W . J . Walsham , C . Graham , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed , also the minutes of the meeting held on the 27 th of October . Bros . E . Emanuel , J . E . Emannel , J . Worster , P . W . Crosbio , and R . H . Willats , being in attendance , were severally

raised to the 3 rd degree , most perfectly and impressively by the W . M . The names of several candidates for initiation were handed in . Tho Steward for tho R . M . B . Institution , made an eloquent appeal , and the institution will no doubt , derive benefit from his exertions . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet and dessert , which was provided by Bro . Spencer . Tho usual toasts followed Among tho visitors were Bros . E . Clark P . P . G . S . W . Middlesex , W . J .

Walsham , C . Graham , E . Howard S . D . 181 , R . Griggs S . W . 228 , G . W Frodsham 256 , and J . W . Newson 315 .

Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 . —This Lodge held an Emergency meeting on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Market , place , Cockermouth . Present—Bros . W . F . Lamonby P . G . S . W . M ., W . Shilton P . M . P . P . G . S . B . as S . W ., Rev . E . M . Rice J . W ., Jas . Black Secretary , R . Robinson P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , Josiah Raine J . D ., J . Evering and S . Ferguson Stewards , Wm . Bird I . G .,

W . Potts Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . J . Pearson P . P . G . J . D . and W . H . Lewthwaito Organist P . P . G . S . ; and Bros . Jas . Bolton , F . Ripley and S . Thwaite . Business—Tho Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., after which the Secretary read the notice convening the meeting , when Bros . Lewthwaite and Evering respectively proposed and seconded , as a candidate for Masonry , Mr . G . Brash , proprietor of

the West Cumberland Times . An unanimous vote being cast in Mr . Brash ' s favour , ho was duly admitted into the Lodge , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , by the W . M . Having retired , Bro . Brash returned to the Lodge , when , as several brethren had previous engagements , the W . M . and Bro . Robinson dispensed with the delivery of the charge and explana . tion of the tracing board , as had been originally intended .

Commercial Lodge , No . 1391 . —This Lodge held its 72 nd meeting on Monday , the 20 th of December , at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester . Present—Bros . R . A . Barber jun . P . P . G . P . W . M ., E . Mason S . W ., J . Read as J . W ., J . Ewing Secretary , A . Chambcrlin S . D ., G . Matt J . D ., C . McBride P . G . A . D . C . D . C ., H . Meadows Steward , S . Knight as I . G ., C . Bembridgc and J . Dunn T ylers , Bro . Clifton I . P . M .

Visitors—Bros . Grant W . M . St . Peter ' s Lodge , Market Harboro ' , with several of his officers , who attended specially to see the 3 rd degree worked by Bro . Barber W . M ., J . T . Thorp W . M . 523 , F . J . Bainos P . M . 523 , J . Macallister W . M . elect 279 , & c . Business—Bros . John Harrison and Owen Jones were raised to the sublime degree by the W . M ., who conducted the ceremony throughout .

Chiltem Lodge , No . 1470 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 21 st of December , at tho Town Hall , Dunstable , Beds . Present—Bros . Frederick Howell W . M ., Haselgrove S . W ., Randall S . D . as J . W ., Saunders as Secretary , Cutler aa S . D ., Otway J . D ., Rev . C . B . Harris Chaplain , Sinkwell I . G ., T . Day Tyler , Bros . Gard , Cheshire , M . M . HarrisTcalcBallans & c .

, , , Visitors—Bros . Wood 180 , Phillips 475 , Coleman 175 , and Oaboru 175 . Busiuess—Tho Lodge was opened in ancient form , and tho uiiimtes duly confirmed . The election of a W . M . for the ensuinc year then took place , when ( tho S . W . having been recently installed W . M . of No . 175 , and the J . W . having left the town ) Bro . Howell

was unanimously re-elected for a second term of office , and briefly expressed his thanks to tho brethren for the honour they had conferred on him . The S . W . then proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . for his services to the Lodge dnring the past year ; which having been duly seconded , was carried unanimously . In repl y the W . M , remarked that during the year he had worked all the core .