Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CITY OP LONDON LODGE , l ^ o . 901 . THE Annual Ball took place on Wednesday evening , at the Freemasons' Tavern , and was attended by about two hundred brethren and friends . Dancing commenced soon after nine , to the excellent band of Bro . Henry Tinner , l . G . of the Asnph Lodgo . About twelve the company adjourned to the Crown Room for supper , which was most liberally placed on the tables , under the

superintendence of Bro . Dawkins , and presided over by Bro . John Hushes , W . M . of the Lodge . After the toast of the Queen and tho Craft , Bro . Fowles , of the Ebnry Lodge , in a few complimentary remarks , gave the toast of the City of London Lodge , coupled with the name of the W . M . The Visitors'toast followed , and ia some well-chosen words was replied to by a visiting brother . Bro . Russ P . M . gave

the Stewards , coupling it with the name of Bro . R . P . Stevens , Hon . Secretary of the Ball . Bro . Whur then proposed the health of the mnch esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . G . A . Cundy , and after tho toast of the Ladies , which was replied to by Bro . Hurdell , W . M . of the Ebury Lodge , dancing was resumed , and kept np with much spirit till half-past four , when the company separated , after spending a most agreeable evening . Bro . Jarvis was M . C .

Chine Lodge, No. 1884.

CHINE LODGE , No . 1884 .

THE Installation meeting of this Locige was held at the New Institute , Shanklin , Isle of Wight , on Thursday the 25 th ult ., when Bro . Newman P . M . P . P . G . W . was installed for the second year in succession Worshipful Master of fche Lodge . There was a large attendance of the brethren , including Bros . Rev . Palmer P . M . 698 P . P . G . S . W ., Salter P . M . 551 , Petheriok I . P . M . 551

Darwin 'Secretary 551 , Look W . M . 151 , Groves P . M . 175 , Linfield P . M . 551 , Houston P . M . 551 , Saunders W . M . 551 , Trueman P . M . 551 , Dnrrant S . D . 175 , Gabell LG . 175 , Williams 1884 , & o . The installation ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Brother the Rev . J . N . Palmer P . P . G . S . W ., and the W . M . afterwards appointed ! the following as his Officers for the year : —Bros . Dr . Dabbs I . P . M ., Quickfall S . W ., Cooper J . W ., Bailey Treasurer ,

Jndd Secretary , Greenham S . D ., Cantelo J . D ., Moorman M . C , Rayner I . G ., Humby Organist , Bnckell and Middleton Stewards , Mew Tyler . It had been arranged to present a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Dr . Dabbs in recognition of that gentleman ' s services to the Lodge , bnt owing to a professional engagement he was not able to attend , The banquet was served in the Masonic Hall by Brother Thomson , of the Madeira Hotel , whose catering gave every satisfaction .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday last , at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Sonthgate-road , Bro . C . Weeden in tbe chair , supported by Bro . A . J . Dixie S . W ., F . 0 . Dixie J . W ., P . M . Cusworth Preceptor , Perl Secretary , Ashton S . D ., Western J . D ., Marks I . G ., Potter , Flack , Clark , Ferrar . Lodge having been opened in dno

form , and the previous minutes read , the W . M . opened in tbe second degree , when Bro ; Potter offered himself as a candidate to be raised , answered the necessary questions , and was entrusted . The Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Potter acting as candidate , the traditional history being also ably delivered by the W . M . Lodge was then closed to the

first degree . Nothing further beins ? offered for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned nntil Wednesday , 7 th February . The brethren of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , will work the Fifteen Sections on Wednesday evening , 28 th February , Lodge on that occasion will be opened at seven p . m . precisely . Brethren are cordially invited to attend .

' West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — A meeting was held on Tnesday evening , at the Institute , Ealing , at 7-30 . Bros . Acworth W . M ., Porter S . W ., Smith J . W ., H . E . Tucker W . M . 1612 Treasurer , Wells Secretary , C . Botley S . D ., Cunningham J . D ., C . Bellerby I . G ., J . Green P . M ., W . W . Morgan , Jones , Botley , Clark , Brown , Owen , Dyer , Geflowski , William

Seward , Wells . Lodge was opened , and minntes of last meeting were read ancl confirmed . The Worshipful Master rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Clark candidate . The charge was well given by Bro . Acworth . Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and resumed to the first . Some consideration was then given to a proposed change in tho night of meeting , which as now

arranged was inconvenient for some of the members . However , it was clearly shown thafc whatever night in the week should be agreed upon , wonld have somo drawbacks , and as the Hall of the Institute , in which the brethren were assembled , was engaged for other purposes , it was decided that the meetings should be continued on the Tuesdays . Those present , however , pledged themselves to carry out the business

with a greater regard to punctuality than seems to have been the rule latterly , and consequently we may expect a continuance of the good work that has hitherto been done by this Lodge of Instruction . Tuesday next will be Officers' night , when the members of the mother Lodge will fill the several chairs . After Lodge had been closed

the members of the Charities Association in connection therewith held a meeting . There were ballots taken for three Life Governorships , of £ 10 10 s each ; Bros . Acworth , Essex , and Clark being the successful members . This earnest of what is being done for the Institutions by the brethren of fcho Wosfc Middlesex , cannot bufc be satisfactory to the Secretaries .

Chine Lodge, No. 1884.

Earl of Lathom Lodge of Instruction , No . 1922 . — An interesting meeting was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at Bro . Charles Sims ' s , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when the ceremonies of consecration and installation were most impressively rehearsed by Bro . James Terry Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , & c , Secretary of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . The oration

and invocation were splendidly delivered , and the ceremony throughout elicited unqualified tokens of appreciation from a large assemblage of brethren , representing nearly all the principal metropolitan Lodges . Bro . Cross presided at the harmonium , and greatly contributed by his able accompaniment to the hymns ancl anthems . Bro . Antony Rnnacres ( W . M . of the Earl of Lathom Lodge ) was installed

W . M . of the evening , and appointed his Officers as follow : —Bros . P . M . Witts S . W ., Chapman J . W ., Taylor Treasurer , Spencer Secretary , George Evans S . D ., Charles Evans J . D ., and Sims l . G . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Terry for his great kindness in attending , and particularly for the perfect manner in which he had performed the ceremonies ; also to Bro . John Mason

for his assistance , and to Bro . Cross for his kindness in conducting the musical portion of the ceremony . These votes were ordered to be recorded on the minntes . The several brethren referred to having suitably replied , the Lodge was closed in ancient form . Supper was then served , and after the usual toasts had been duly honoured , some excellent songs were given by Bros . Cannon , Chapman , and others ,

the proceedings being brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem . Among the brethren present were Bros . P . M . 's Mason , Farwig 180 , Gallant , Ball 144 , Moore , Markland W . M . 144 , Cross , Cobham 141 , R . J . Taylor , and many others of standing in the Craft . This Lodge of Instruction will be held every Wednesday evening , at eight precisely , at the above address , and brethren are cordially invited to pay it an occasional visit .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949—The first Festival of this young and prosperous Lodge of Instruction was held on Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., at Brother Monk ' s , the Prince Regent , Dnlwich Road , East Brixton , when a goodly number of the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , served by Brother Monk in ample style , the viands being satisfactory , and the staff of waiters very

attentive . The W . M . of the Mother Lodge , Brother Lovegrove P . P . G . S . of Wks . Middlesex , presided , and Bros . Harling P . M . and Stokes as S . W . and J . W . respectively , ably supported him . The following brethren , among others , were present , Bros . Poore P . M ., and Francis joint Preceptors of the Lodge , Phillips Treasurer , Williams Secretary , Hooper , R . W . Pooler , Richardson , Poore , W . H .

Williams P . M ., Maitland , Bye Jan ., Cotton , Newby , Durham , Knight , Cawley , Letchford , Lee , Jones , and Wickes . On the cloth being removed fche W . M . gave fche usual Loyal and Craffc toasts of the M . W . G . M ., Pro Grand Master , Deputy G . M ., and Grand OEBcera past and present . Bro * Poore P . M . in proposing the health of the W . M ., stated how pleased he was to find the W . M . of the Mother

Lodge in the chair that evening . Brother Lovegrove thanked the brethren for their good wishes , he hoped the Lodge of Instruction would go on as it had begun ; it had already done good service to the brethren of the neig hbourhood . Brother Poore P . M . in responding to the toast of the Preceptors , said the honours shonld fall to Brother Francis , who was the real Preceptor of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Poore )

had promised to assist Brother Francis whenever necessity compelled his absence , and had had great pleasure in doing so on one or two occasions . Brother Francis also thanked the brethren for coupling his name with Brother Poore as ono of their Preceptors . He was proud of his connection with the Lodge , so many of the brethren working with him so earnestly and well ; he shonld continue to

promote the prosperity of the Lodge by devoting himself to its interests on all occasions . The W . M . in proposing the health of the Treasurer Brother Phillips , and Brother H . M . Williams the Sec , warmly eulogised them for their efforts in founding the Lodge , and carrying on their departments so successfully . The Treasurer and Secretary , in responding , thanked the W . M . for his too flattering

remarks ; what they had done in the pasfc , was an earnest of what they desired to do in the future . The other toasts were , the Visitors , Officers of the evening , the Musical Brethren , and the host Brother Monk ; all being suitably proposed and dnly responded to . Several of the brethren displayed their musical talents , viz . Bros .

Johnstone , Lee , Poore , Monk , Cotton , Wickes , while Brother Poore recited "the Beadle , " by Dickens , inimitably , and Bro . Lee gave " Look afc the Clock , " in a most telling manner . Brother Williams the Secretary presided at the pianoforte . The meeting closed with " Auld Lang Syne , " after a most pleasant evening .

United Strength Chapter, No. 228.

UNITED STRENGTH CHAPTER , No . 228 .

A Quarterly Convocation of this Chapter was held on 23 rd ultimo , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , nnder the presidency of Comp . Halford M . E . Z ., supported by Comps . Timothy Scribe E ., Hnnter Scribe N ., Fenner P . S ., Edis 1 st Asst ., Griggs P . Z ., Goode , Rolleston , Paine , and others , with Comp . Thomas Janitor . Amongst

the Visitors were Comps . Pearcy J . 1602 and Pigott P . Z . 1266 . There was no business on the agenda , and tho Comps . adjourned at an early hoar for banquet , when the customary Royal and Arch toasts were dnly honoured , and an agreeable evening was passed .

Munificence , "In Memoriam . —A lady has given a donation of five hundred pounds to the Chelsea Hospital for Women , for the purpose of naming after her deceased sister , one of the Memorial Wards in tho New Building , which is situated in the Fulhatn Road . The Princess of Wales laid the Foundation Stone of the New Building for

the Hospital two and a half years since , and ifc will be ready for occupation in the coming spring . The same lady has given fifty pounds for the furnishing of the Ward . There are now bufc three out of the seventeen Wards remaining to bo furnished , by special donations of a similar amount .