Notices Of Meetings.

for his efficiency in the chair , and Bro . Gottheil expressed the pleasure he felt in listening to the excellent manner in which the ceremony was worked by so young a brother . Though not quite up to stun'lard of working of this Lodge , still tho discrepancies were few , and snre to be easily remedied . Bro . Croaker will preside on tho next occasion .

Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held on Monday , 31 st nit , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . M . Emanuel M . E . Z ., H . M . Levy P . Z . as H ., W . Littaur P . Z ., J . S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treasurer , P . Dickinson S . E ., L . Lazarus S . N ., L . Jacobs P . S ., and P . Z . 's S . Pollitzer , S . Lazarus , J . Lazarus , and n A A 1 Txrii \ ... i r > .. / i nr n T ..: —~ T . AuerhaanWalfordBuderas JenningsL

„ , „„ Comps . A . , , , W . G . , . Auerhaan , Mellish , J . S . Lyon , L . Davids , & c . Tho Chapter was opened , and tho minutes wero confirmed . Comp . Bockbnrder , Regularity Chapter , was duly elected a joining member . Tho report of tho audit meeting was read , showing the flourishing state of tho Chapter , which leaves a balance iu its favour of £ 20 7 s lOd . Tho resignation

of 5 Companions was accepted , and 3 brethren were proposed for exaltation at tho next meeting . The Chapter was then closed , and the Companions sat down to a banquet , provided by Comp . W . G . Jennings , of the Albion Tavern Company . Rev . J . Myers said grace for tho Hebrew Companions , and J . Constable for tho Christians . Tho M . E . Z . then proposed the usual loyal and R . A . toasts . The M . E . Z .,

in proposing the toast of tho Visitors , said tho Chapter was always pleased to see them , but it rarely fell to their lot to see so many distinguished in tlie Order . Comp . Cohen had done his work well , and ho hoped to have him among them as a joining member . Comp . John Boyd , P . Z . 145 , had honoured them by his presence ; he was not unknown to the Craft . In tho Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement ho

had , in connection with good workers of known celebrity , tended to perfect the ceremonies of R . A . Masonry , and it was only on Tuesday last , at tho Centenary Festival of the Lodge of which ho is so distinguished an ornament , that he was presented with a massive silver service , a silver waiter , and the centenary jewel ; his valuable services had been recognised , and he was respected in every

capacity he occupied . ( Cheers ) . Tho next was Comp . John Constable , J . 141 . Tho M . E . Z . referred to the admirable manner Comp . Constable had performed his duties in tho chair of his Lodge ; the just praise of the Craft was dnc to him for his laudable services rendered in the noble cause of Charity . ( Cheers . ) His name was simply a household word ; ho had , by his energetic exertions , given

large amounts to the Masonic Chanties , and would do , and he trusted those energies would never fail . ( Cheers . ) Comp . Co ! ion P . Z . first responded to the toast , and said how pleased he was to visit tho Chapter and see it in so flourishing a condition , not only in the working , but also in a pecuniary sense . He had occupied the post of Treasurer for eleven years , his residence from town was his cause of resignation ,

but he hoped at a future time to rejoin the Chapter . Comp . John Boyd then thanked the M . E . Z . for his kind expressions , he regretted his inability to be present earlier ; ho was sure , by tho well-known working of the Joppa Chapter , that it was perfect , and he would at a future period avail himself of the kind invitation of the M . E . Z . Comp . John Constable thanked the M . E . Z . for his hospitality ; ho impressed

on the Companions the necessity ot visiting the Chapter of Improvement . They would there see how the beautiful ceremony was carried out , and in concluding his remarks said—his motto was , and always would be , " Deeds , not words . " Comp . II . M . Levy , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of tho M . E . Z ., and paid a just compliment for his efficient working , ho having occupied every office with

satisfaction to himself and credit to the Chapter . The M . E . Z ., iu reply , said , his services wore always at their command ; he knew he had the support of the Companions , lie had always met with a suitable recognition , and thoso mementoes he would never forget . He then proposed the toast of the P . Z . ' s , which was severally responded to . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of

the officers ; no Chapter could boast , of better ones . Companion Dickinson was a model S . E ., and L . Lazarus was a worth y follower . Comp . L . Jacobs , the P . S ., had been absent , but that had been on tho occasion of his marriage ; he hoped , in the course of time , to see him in the chair , and a " Lewis" to be exalted in tlie Chapter . The toast having been responded to , the M . E . Z . said ho was about to propose a teast out of the ordinary course , and that was tho health of a Comp .

who had that night tendered his resignation , viz .: Comp . Walford , whom he hoped to sec among them attain on a future occasion . The toast was responded to by Com ]) . Walford , who said it was with feelings of pleasure that he had joined the Chapter , and he hoped to be with them again ; his uncle , the late David Moses , had been Treasurer of the Lodge of Joppa for 13 years . The Janitor ' s toast was given . Bros . J . [ Constable and Rogers during the evening sang some capital songs .

Israel Lodge , . No 205 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Tuesday , the 25 th of January , at Cannon Street Hotel , City , E . C . Present—Bros . Buckbmd W . M ., Lionel Jacobs S . W ., Auerhann . I . W ., A . M . Cohen P . M . Secretary , C . Cooke P . M . Treasurer , J . P . Cohen S . D ., Bussington , 1 ' . Pro G . O . Middlesex , J . D ., Schumann Steward , Crosthwaite I . G ., Potter Tyler : P . M . 's Bros . C . F .

Hegard Pro G . S . Wks . Essex , Littanr , II . M . Harris , S . M . Harris , M . J . Emanuel , and many oilier brethren . Visitors Bros . Albert G . A . P ., G . A . Book W . M . St . Thomas ' s , l . ' oss W . M . I N 5 , Dodson W . M . L--S , Blum AV . M . Monteliorc , Lazarus P . Pro G . W . Wilts , and many others . Business—Kaisintr a brother ; alteration of live-laws :

installation fif the W . M ., by Bro . Littanr , who afterwards invested his officers : —J . P . Cohen S . W ., M . J . Emanuel P . M . J . W ., Biisshigtori S . D ., Croslliwaite J . D ., A . M . fVhcn P . M . Secretary , C . Cooto P . M . Treasurer , C . F . Hogard P . M . D . C ., Potter Tyler . The toast of the Benevolent Fund was well responded to by the members , and a good addition made to the funds .

Temple Lodge , No . 558 , —This Lodge held its monthly

meeting on Tuesday , tho 1 st of February , at tho Town Hall , Folkestone . Present—Bros . R . B . Jenner W . M ., S . Slingsby Stallwood S . W ., Chas . Woollett J . W ., Henry Stock Secretary , Stephen Penfold Treasurer , Job Baker Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . J . Sherwood , W . B . Tolpult , John Hoad , Jas . Kennett , D . Jones , 11 . Taylor , Ac . Business—Bro . Slingsby Stallwood was unanimously elected W . M . Tho Secretary

having resigned , Bro . Jas . Kennett was elected . Tho W . M . read a letter from the Prov . Grand Secretary , stating that it was necessary for the Lodge to elect a representative to attend the meetings of the charity committee of the Province . Brother S . Penfold waa reelected Treasurer . Bro . Sherwood proposed a vote of thanks to Bro .

Penfold , who , in responding , stated that his duties were so light that his office was a sinecure . Bro . Kennett , in thanking tho brethren for his election to office , stated that it was his intention not to accept a mere sinecure , he should carry out tho dnties required of him . Two gentlemen wero proposed as candidates for initiation at the next Lodge , after which the proceedings terminated .

Fitzroy Lodge , No . 569 . —This Lodge held its Installation meeting on Friday , tho 2 Sth of January , at the Head Quarters of tho Honourable Artillery Company , Finsbury . Present—Bros . Griffiths Smith W . M ., Frederick Graves S . W ., Ensign W . I . Spicer J . W ., Captain Eglese Secretary , Peter Matthews Treasurer , R . G . Webster S . D ., A . D . Everingham J . D ., W . Jollifl ' e D . C . Past Masters—Bros .

Captain Helsham , Eglese , Thos . Wilson , H . J . Adams , Peter Matthews , J . W . Louq-, and W . II . Honey . Visitors—Bros . Captain C . H . Driver 905 , W . P . Browne 90 , J . Garrett 183 , W . J . Foster , J . Me Queen 11 , Buss 270 , H . Bateman 95 , Venn 49 , W . Fry Victoria , Spicer , C . E . Eglese , and thirty others . Business—Tho Lodge was opened and the minutes of tho previous meeting of the Lodge of

Emergency wero confirmed . Messrs . J . S . Simmonds , Chas . Stoddart , and A . M . Sonle were initiated into tho Order , by tho W . M ., in his usual perfect and impressive manner . Tho W . M . elect , Bro . Fredk . Graves , was then duly installed by Bro . Peter Matthews . At the conclusion of tho ceremony , the new W . M . was saluted according to ancient custom , he then invested his officers as follow : —Ensign W . I . Spicer S . W ., if . G . Webster J . W ., A . D . Everingham S . D ., J .

Sanderson J . D ., Ensign F . J . Stohwasser J . G ., and Captain Eglese Secretary . The retiring Master was then presented with a magnificent jewel , for the able and eflicent manner in which ho had conducted the duties of his office for the past year . Several candidates were proposed for initiation , after which the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which terminated a pleasant evening .

Canoubury Chapter , No . 657 . —The ordinary Convocation of this Chapter was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , on Thursday evening , tho 27 th ult . There were present : Comps . Reynolds M . E . Z ., Clarkson II ., Bond J ., Cox P . Z ., Thomas Scribe E ., Reed Scribe N ., Vincent P . S ., and several others . The Chapter

having been opened , Bro . Whitby , of the Temple Lodge , No . 101 , was exalted to the sublime degree of Royal Arch Mason , tho ceremony being most impressively performed . Tho Companions subsequently adjourned to a banquet , when the usual toasts were given and responded to , that of the newly-exalted Companion eliciting the heartiest recognition .

Windsor Castle Chapter , No . 771 . —The usual quarterly meeting of this Chapter was hold at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on tho 20 th nit . Present—Companions Hodges Z ., Tolley H ., Grisebrook J ., Dixon Scribe E ., Powell Scribe N ., Fleck P . S ., Devereux P . Z ., James Stevens P . Z ., Reid , Collins , Roberts , J . O . Carter , L . W . Carter , Goodwin , Ac . After the M . E . Z . had opened tho Chapter ,

Companion Stevens P . Z . exalted Bro . W . R . Dcnne , W . M . of No . 209 , into Royal Arch Masonry , in his well known , efficient and effective manner . Companion Bryett , J . of Chapter 831 , was admitted as a joining member . A presentation of au interesting nature hero took place . It was resolved , at the last regular meeting , in October , to present Companion James Stevens with a suitable token of

appreciation ot the members of tho Chapter , for tho admirable manner in which he has presided over them for the threo years ending October last . The actual presentation was made by Companion Devereux , who said it was his pleasing duty to present to Companion Stevens , on behalf of the Chapter , a Silver Salver , and expressed his admiration of the manner in which the affairs of the Chapter had been

conducted under Companion Stevens ' s long reign ; he kuew that it was sometimes at considerable inconvenience that he attended . Ho also expressed the pleasure it afforded him to find the presentation was not of the ordinary kind , but something which he knew would be appreciated by Companion Stevens ' s wife and family , not only at the present time , but also in years to come . He concluded by gracefully

wishing , not only Companion Stevens , but also his wife and family , every possible happiness and prosperity , a , sentiment ho knew would bo endorsed by every member of the Windsor Castle Chapter . Companion Slovens , in reply , said the handsome present was of greater value than he knew his services had been to tho Chapter ; he had always been pleased and proud to attend the meetings since he first

joined . He greatly admired the propriety of departing from the usual rule , instead of adding another to his numerous decorations ; thi s was a present he should value indeed , as it was something of domestic utility , and would , he was sure , be highly appreciated by his wife and family . He thanked tho Companions for the kind expressions towards his wife and children . The Salver , which is both costly aud hand .

some , bore the following inscription : " Presented to Companion James Stevens P . Z ., by the Windsor Castle Chapter , No . 771 , in recognition ot past and valuable services to tho Chapter , aud in remembrance of the three successive years he so kindly and ably filled the First Principal ' s Chair as M . E . Z . " The Chapter waa afterwards closed in due form ,