Notice Of Meetings.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ST . JOHN'S LODGB , No . 221 .

THE monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 16 th ult ., at 6-30 p . m ., at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton . Present—Bros . J . Walker W . M ., Chas . Crompton I . P . M ., W . H . Chambers S . W ., W . Siddorn J . W ., J . W . Draycott Secretary , G . P . Brockbank Treasurer , E . Cnerden S . D ., W . Forrest J . D ., J . W . Taylor Dir . of Cers ., E . Halliwell I . G ., J . K . Haslam Organist , J . Higson Tyler ; also Bros .

Critchley , R . Mnrginson , D . W . Stevenson , C . Howarth , Poter Bradbnrne P . M ., James Sutcliffe , John Seddon , J . Entwisle , J . J . Bentley , T . Morris P . M . Visitors—W . Long 1509 , F . Skelton P . M . 146 , J . T . Vise S . W . 146 , J . Duckworth 381 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of former meeting confirmed , proceeded to the second

degree , when Bro . Sutcliffe having passed a satisfactory examination in the degree of F . C . retired . Lodge was opened upon the third , and the candidate raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Chas . Crompton I . P . M ., who also presented tho working tools and delivered the customary lecture . Closed to the first degree . Balloted for

Mr . John Eushton , who being unanimously elected was initiated into Masonry by the W . M ., Bro . John Walker , the working tools being explained by the J . W . ( Bro . Siddorn ) and the charge delivered by Bro . Geo . P . Brockbank P . G . Standard Bearer . The proceedings throughout were choral , under tho charge of the Director of

ceremonies , Bro . J . W . Taylor Prov . G . S . D ., ably assisted by Bros . Draycott , Howarth and J . E . Haslam , Bro . Peter Staton presiding at the organ . Ifc was agreed to reply to the Pro G . Master's circular ,

assenting to the proposals therein . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren . A portion of the ancient rules and charges were read by the S . W ., and the Lodge closed in peace and harmony .

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 .

THE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday , 10 th February . Bros . Oliver Bryant W . M ., Tongue S . W ., Apsey J . W ., Nowakowski J . D ., Dr . Eenner I . G . ; P . M . ' s Dr . Jagielski , Dr . Jackson , Nowakoweki Treasurer , Lancaster Secretary . Eev . Whittaker Oxford and Bro . Whitcomb were examined

and entrusted . Lodge was advanced to third degree , ancl the ceremony carefully performed by the W . M . It was proposed by the Secretary , Bro . Lancaster , in accordance with the Bye-laws , thafc the W . M . and Bro . Tongue S . W . should be presented with the special distinguishing jewel known as the Polish Eagle . This was

unanimously carried by the brethren . Other business having been transacted , Lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned fco the banquet-room . On the cloth being removed tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts received attention . Bro . Bieling proposed the health of the W . M ., which was cordially received . Tho W . M . thanked

the brethren for the manner they had received him , and assured them of his constant interest in all belonging to the Lodge , lie was intensely gratified to know he was to receive the special decoration . The toast of tho Visitors , viz ., Bros . Saegert 518 , Mnidment 1 G 81 , Hempsted 180 , Pangbonrne 1288 followed next . Bro . Hempstead

thanked the W . M ., and alluded to the manner in which the work had been done . Bro . Saegert said he could cot add much to what had already been stated . His being present at the meetings of the Polish Lodge was part of the sunshine of his life . Freemasonry had hitherto resisted attacks to destroy it , aud he felt sure it always would do so

so long as its password Charity was relied on . Charity was a virtue which vaunted not itself , but shed a glory and lustre on all around it ; it was the true path to virtue and science . Bro . Maidment also thanked the W . M . ; by the invite of Bro . Jackson he had been

present , and as he was seeking advancement in his own Lodge he could not do better than take a lesson from tho working ho had seen that evening . Several brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , and a pleasant meeting was concluded with the Tyler ' s toast .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — At the meeting held at Masons' Hall , Basinghall-strccfc , on the 21 th February , afc 6 * 30 p . m ., the working of the evening was the Fifteen Sections . In the unavoidable absence of the Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., the chair was filled by Bro . T . Poore P . M . P . Z . ; Bros . H . G . Gush and R . Larchin filled tho Wardens' chairs . A moat

enjoyable evening was spent , tho working being simply perfect . The sections were taken by the following , viz .: —First lecture—Bros . Gaskin , O'Connell , Hills , Gush , Gregory , Larchin and Jenkins . Second lecture—Bros . Pitt , Margetts , Fox , Sharpe and Watty . Third lecture—Bros . Munday , O'Connell and Poore . In addition to

the brethren whoso names are mentioned there wero present Bros , Williams , Barrett , Pugh , Eisemnann , Mayo , Lye , Eeed , Harris ;! , Allen , Whito , Whitehonse , Pratt , Alderaon , Bertram , Wocdin , Pelleti , Tidmarsh , Hills , Self , Galloway , Hill , March , Jardine , Cooke , Amsden , Berry , Snashall , Taylor , Cross , Hall , Parkins , Bail Seo

Paddle Treasurer . Stimulated by tho great success attending its recent efforts Tho Great City Lodge of Instruction intends holding a smoking concert at the Masons' Hall on Thursday , £ 4 th March ( net limited to Masons ) ; the price for admission will bo oneshilliim-. Tho

Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , will preside , and tho assistance of several professional friends has been promised . Ou " 3 rd March , at 6 * 30 p . m ., the installation ceremony was rehearsed ; tho W . M . and Officers of Tho Great City jLodge , No . 1120 , taking- their respective positions .

Creaton Lodge of Instruction , 3 > To . 1791 . —On Thursday , 3 rd March , at tho Wheafcsheaf Hotol , Gold hawk-road , thon were present Bros . Hardy W . M ., Cochrane S . W .. Cross J . W . Aust ' n

Notice Of Meetings.

Treasurer , Spiegel Secretary , Sims 3 . D ., P . J . Davies J . D ., Jennings I . G ., J . Davies Preceptor ; Cubitt , Stroud , Von Dyck , Ridgley , Cavers , Benton , Cotton , Head , Higginson , Lindfield . After prolimiuarios , Bro . Stroud , as candidate for passing , answered the questions ; Lodge opened in second degree and thecoremony was rehearsed .

The Fellow Craft Lodge was closed , and Bros . Higginson and Cotton , both initiates of the mother Lodge , answered tho questions for passing . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Higginson candidate . The seventh section of the lecture was worked by Bro .

Davies Preceptor , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Higginson was elected a member . Bro . Cochrane was elected W . M . for next meeting . Bro . J . Davies proposed a voto or thanks , to bo recorded on tho minutes , to the W . M ., this being the first timo of his presiding . Lodge then closed .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

ST . JOHN'S CHAPTER . No . 221 .

A MEETING of this Chapter was held on Wednesday , 2 nd March , at tho Commercial Hotel , Bolton , the Companions assembling at 6 o'clock in the evening . Present—J . Boothroyd Z ., E . G . Har . wood H ., W . Duncan J ., D . B . Tong E ., J . Barrett N ., Jno . Higson Janitor ; also Comps . G . P . Brockbank P . G . A . D . C , E . A . Mort P . Z ., Thos . Morris P . Z ., J . H . Greenhalgh P . Z . P . Prov . G . Treas ., Jas .

Dickinson , W . H . Brown , A . Cosgravo . Visitors—Comps . Jas . Jackson P . Z . 148 , C . E . Hindley Z- 148 , Alex Wier 178 . The minutes of the previous meeting having boon confirmed , the ballot was taken for four candidates , who were all unanimously elected ; two brethren , Bros . Peter Bradburn P . M . 221 , and William Siddorn J . W . 221 , being

in attendance , were exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Mason by the M . E . Z ., the part of P . Soj . being taken by Comp . Duncan , who performed his duty with great care and precision . The historical lecture was also rendered by Comp . Duncan . The symbolical lecture was delivered by the M . E . Z ., and the mystical lecture by Comp . G . A .

Mort P . Z . Each of the addresses was given with iuipresaiveuess and accuracy . Comp . E . E . Harwood was elected Z . for the ensuing year , Comp . Duncan H . and Comp . Barrett J . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting Companions , ancl the Chapter closed in peace and harmony at 8 * 30 p . m .

UNITED SERVICE CHAPTER , No . 1428 . THIS Chapter held its meeting on Friday , tho 18 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Land port , when the following Principals wero installed : —Comps . J . Lavorty Z ., J . Jackson II ., J . G . Mason J . The First Principal thon invested his Officers , as under : —Comps . Ji Lind P . Z . Treasurer , W . Miller S . E ., F . W . Woodrow S . N ., J .

Mitchell P . S ., II . Kinshetfc 1 st Assistant S ., W . Blackadar 2 nd Assistant S ., J . Johns P . Z . as Dir . of Cers ., G . Young and M , Wyatfc Stewards , Georgo Sylvester Organist . The installation ceremony was ably and efficiently performed by Comp . J . Johns , eliciting the unanimous approbation of the Companions . The Companions

afterwards adjourned to the banquet hall , and did amplo justice to tho good things provided by Comp . Maybonr . After the usual Loyal ancl Masonic toasts an enjoyable evening was spent , interspersed with songs by Comps . Sylvester , Mitchell nnd Wyatt . Among thoso present were Companions 0 . S . Lancaster , J . P ., P . Z . 437 , G . F .

Laucester P . Z . 312 P . P . G . J ., Askew , Dart P . Z . 801 , Marsh 804 . Ifc was the pleasing dnty of tlio First Principal ( Comp . Lavorty ) to present a P . Z . 's jewel ( which was subscribed for by the Companions

of the Chapter both at homo and abroad ) to Comp . Strick I . f . Z ., in recognition of the kindly , genial , and efficient manner iu which ho carried out tho duties of his year of office . Companion Strick acknowledged tho present ia suitable terms .

Rosicrusian Society Of England.

ROSICRUSIAN SOCIETY OF ENGLAND .

YORK COLLEGE . f \ N Saturday , tho 10 th ult ., tho annual obligatory meeting of Mud ^ A > College was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgalc , by permission of thi Worshipful Master and Brethren of tho Eboracum Lodgo , No . Kill . Tho M . C . was formed , aud thero wero present tho following : —Fratres Major Mooro IV . Celebrant , W . II . Cowpcr II .

Deputy , J . M . M . 'ck V . Treas ., Win . Brown T . Sec :., Col . J . Monks IF . P . A ., S . Middleton IV . S . A ., J . J . Wilkes II . T . A ., W . Tomliusou I . Q . A ., J . L . Atheiion II . Precentor , J . W . Monckruan I . Conductor of Novices , Dr . C . D . H . Drury I . Torch Hearer , Ii . Crai-, ' I . Herald , G . II . Locking I . Modal !! , t ; tc ^ eHur with Frj tron J . " T . xld , Goo ' .

AKhorpc , W . B . Dyson , ET . Maddison , G . R . Fry , F . Smith , Eev . W . C . Lukis , S . Wilson , Major McGachon , W . II . B . Atkinson , S . Chadwick , aad S . W . Fisher . Thero wero also present Fratres T . 0 . Whytehead Hon . IX . Chief Adept , and T . Trevor III . SuLfragrm . Successful ballots wero tr-ken for Bro . A . W . Tomlinson P . M . 200 , and Bro . II . II .

Sootheran P . M . 1337 , and Bros . Bleukin and Tomlinsoii woro admitted as aspirants to tho grade of Zolator . Tho election of Celebrant then took placo , ancl Frater Tomlinsoii was declared elected , and was installed in tho chair of Father Rosenkrontz by tho

Chief Adept . The accounts of tho Treasurer showed a substantial balance in hand , and too report of the Auditor- ! was adopted . Frater J . M . Meek was reelected Treasurer . The Chief Adept r . unounced that he should appoint Frater Major Mooro as Suffragan