Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

IMPERIAL GEORGE LODGE , No . 78 . rpHE regular meeting of this old fireside Lodge was held on Thnrs--1 day evening , 26 th ult ., at the Assheton Arms Hotel , Middleton . Tho Lodge was opened , in duo foi-m , with solemn prayer , at six p . m ., by the Worshipful Master , Bro . R . Birtles . Tiiis was election night , nnd the W . M . had the pleasure of seeing a goodly muster of brethren , and all his right Loyal Officers , with three visiting brethren from

neighbouring Lodges . The minutes of the last meeting having been lead and confirmed , there being no other business , the election of Master , Treasurer , and Tyler , and the appointment of a Charity Representative , wan proceeded with , and resulted as follows : — The Senior Warden , Brother W . H . Withington , who six

years back was initiated into Freemasonry in this Lodgeafter serving the several offices of Steward , the Deaconshipa , and filling both of the Wardens' chairs , in all of which offices he had displayed much energy and zeal—was unanimously elected W . M . of the Lodge , the highest honour it was in the power of his fellow members

to confer on him . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Birtles , iu announcing tho result of the ballot , expressed his belief that the brethren had made a happy selection , nnd ho felt sure Bro . Withington would discharge tho duties with satisfaction to himself aud credit to the Lodge . Bro . Withington having suitably responded , the election of

Ti easurer was proceeded with , and resulted in the re-appointment of Bro . Harvey Heywood P . M ., who is a justice of the peace for Middleton , and has been a member of this Lodge for upwards of twenty years . This worthy brother received the well-merited congratulations of the brethren . The election of Charity

Representnlive was declared to be unanimously in favonr of Bro . Peter Lawton P . M . D . C . Bro . Kent was re-appointed Tyler . Lodge was closed in duo form , and with solemn prayer at 7 * 30 . The usual well-provided repast was served in the dining-room , by the host of tho hotel . After spending a most enjoyable evening , the brethren took a fraternal leave of each other at ten o ' clock .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . r | MJE installation meeting took place on Tuesday , 1 st instant , at 5- tho Cdfe Eoyal , Kegent-street . Present—Bros . H . S . Lee W . M ., G . J . Jones I . P . M ., W . C . Smith S . W ., F . Hill J . W ., J . Hammond P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Shnnd P . M . Secretary , E . B . Cos S . D ., C . M . Brander J . D ., W . G . Higgings I . G ., Kadclyffe W . S . ; P . M . ' s J .

Wangh and T . W . Eastgate , and thirty-four of the brethren of the Lodge . The Visitors present were Bros . G . Cowley S . D . 1014 , F . Kin pier P . M . 1044 , Carton 1014 , J . Hooper 1515 , Smythe 1338 , Hutchinson 1338 , H . E . Perle 2030 , T . Hawkins 2030 , A . C . Higirty P . M . 1714 , C . II . Schmidt 1227 , Atkinson P . M . 1618 , S . A . Cooper

P . M . 1637 , G . BouUon P . M . 1604 , W . Barham 88 , J . Graham 382 , E . Appleynrd 177 , Turner 1765 , S . Farlough 1150 , A . F . srlow 1150 , H . Brock 115 . After the I . P . M . had raised six brethren , and passed two to the degreo of F . C ., ho initiated fonr gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order . He then proceeded-to instal the W . M . elect ,

which ceremony was done in masterly style , especially considering the very heavy evening ' s work . The business of the Lodge being ended , it was closed in due form , when the brethren proceeded to a most sumptuous banquet . After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured , the I . P . M . proposed tho health of tho Worshipful Master ; he could

say no more thtvn wish the Lodge might have as good a Master as they had had in him as an officer . In reply , the Worshipfnl Master briefly stated that he would do all in his power to enhance the prosperity of the Lodge . When he was initiated he little thought ot ever being in the proud position he was in that night . Bros . Brock , F .

Atkinson P . M . and Cooper P . M . responded to the Visitors'toast , all passing glowing enloginms on the working , and especially congrnftilating the Lodge on the splendid balance shown in its favonr .

i he Worshipful Master proposed the health of the Past Masters and Officers , all of whom he thanked for their kind assistance . Tbe pleasures of the evening were enlivened by the assistance of the Organist of the Lodge , Bros . E . J . Hoare , Hammond , Bolt , & c .

HENRY LBVANDER LODGE , No . 2018 . A X vuicrgency meeting was held on Saturday , 2 Sr . b nit ., at the ¦( V 11 iihr . iy Station Hotel , Harrow , nnder tho presidency of Bro . W . A . Scnrrnh W . M .. who was supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove I . P . M . and Troa * .. C . J . Ax ford S . W ., Phillip Cheek J . W ., 0 . P . McK-iv P . M . Sec , W . M . Stile * P . M . ( honorary member ) , It . M . Surr ; . ! , ; S . I ) , W . 11 . Bnrgf-fji J . D ., IT . Wcbbl . G ., S . Barfoot D . C . and

i . l .-o V ;!! r . w ! iig victors : -J . Brown 1445 and W . W . Morgan jun . The W . M . proceeded t ' confer the third degree on four brethren , and aK'r «\ :. idri initiated a gentleman into the Order . A discussion on s me pv- ;\ ale business followed , and Lodge was closed . Refreshment u-i . s ii ! ' orwnrd :. panrdcen of , and in duo course the customary toasts

were h' -iiori' -nl . 1 he t nsi of tho Queen and of the Grand Master v . as . vu ;>' .

r-. iri .-t ! -, :-nd ii-,. . ' oilier Officers of l ! : o Province were next toasted T !; e !' )¦ .. vhtc-i . d OHiors were ar . xkn- to do their duty as loyally as the Oilie . v- of any oil . or Piovinee , and deserved the respect of all with v . ! or . ! they were associated . Bro . Axford replied , tendering thanks for tie . ' , ( east . Bro . McKay proposal tho health of tho W . M ? Bro . Lovej / nni ; ihe I . P . M . hiving h . c ; i oNig . 'd to leave . The present ruler of L !; U Ueury Levandur Lodge was one of the most genial

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Masters ever known in Freemason ; y . He had fthat day raised fonr brethren in tho Lodge , bnt had given each of them the benefit of a separate ceremony , which had greatly added to the impressivenessof the work pgrformed on their behalf . Bro . Scnrrah tendered hia thanks . He felt that responding so often to the kind way in which

they proposed his health rendered his remarks somewhat commonplace . He really did not know how to show fully his recognition of the compliments tho brethren continually showered on him . He assirred them ho appreciated what the brethren of his Lodge did for him , and felt towards every member of it as he did towards those

of his own family . He had done the work to the . best of his ability in the past—for the good of Freemasonry in general , and for the benefit of the Henry Levander Lodgo in particular . He should always take an egpeeial interest in the Lodge , which was the first iu which he had attained to the high office of Worshipful Master .

Bro . Scnrrah next proposed tho health of the Initiate , to which Bro . Dolling , the newly admitted brother , responded . Other toasts were the Treasurer and Secretary , to which Bro . McKay responded ; the Visitors , both of the guests replied ; and the Officers , which was responded to by each in turn .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . G ., 2 nd instant . Bros Saint W . M ., W . Belchamber S . W ., J . Egan J . W ., P . M . Shackell Acting Preceptor , McMillan J . D ., J . Lashbrook I . G ., King , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed by tho

W . M ., Bro . King candidate . The first and fourth sections of the lecture wero worked by Bro . Belchamber , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Belchamber was elected W . M . for ensuing week , Bro . Egan proposed that an Audit should be made . Bro . Shackell seconded this proposition , which was carried . Lodge was duly closed , and adjourned to Wednesday next at seven o ' clock .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 780 . — A meeting was held on Friday , 27 th November , at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . Bros . Botley W . M ., Turner S . W , Cammell J . W ., Andrews Preceptor and Treasurer , 0 . E . Botley Secretary , King S . D ., Gillett J . D ., Thomas I . G ., and Ma ton . After preliminaries the first ,

second , and third sections of tho lecture were worked by the W . M . and brethren . Lodge was opened in second aud third degrees , and tho ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . C . E . Botley candidate , Bro . Turner was afterwards elected W . M . for 4 th December .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

DOMATIC -CHAPTER , No . 177 . rpiIE Companions of this Chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet . * - street , on Thursday , 26 th ult ., with Comp . Webb M . E . Z ., Briggs 13 ., Cnbitfc J ., Fendick P . S ., Cottebrnne S . E ., Hubbard S . N ., Austen 1 st Assistant , Thomas 2 nd Assistant , and Buss Treasnrer . Bro . Covell having been approved , was entrusted , and exalted to the supreme degree . Tho usual routine business being completed , tho

Chapter was closed , and tho Companions adjourned for refreshment . After the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts , Comp . Buss proposed the health of the Acting M . E . Z ., who had ably filled the chair in the unavoidable ab-euce of that officer . Comp . Webb thanked the Companions for the pleasant manner in which the toast had been

received , and assured them that he waa always ready to do anything to advance the interests of the Chapter ; especially gratified was he on this occasion , when tho work comprised the exaltation of a brother who had paid so much attention to the ritual as their new Companion had done ; he had great pleasure in proposing his health .

Companion Covell returned his thanks , especially alluding to the kind and impressive manner in which the ceremony had been rendered , and assured the Companions that he was delighted at being

accepted a member of the Domatic Chapter . Tho health of the different Officers was proposed , and duly responded toby these Companions . Lastly , tbe health of the Visitors was given : —Companions Morse and Dr . Corrie Jackson H . 534 . The Janitor's toast

was then duly honoured , and the Companions separated at nn early hour ,

Royal Savoy Mark Lodge of Instruction , ITo . 355 .-This young aud flourishing Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at tbe Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., Friday , 27 th ult . Present—Bros . F . Binckes P . G . W . Grand Secretary , " C . E . Soppet W . M . Grand Stewards'Lodge , J . L . Mather P . M . Old Kent Lodge T . I . Preceptor ; J . Willing " jun . W . M ., W . M . Stiles S . W ., W . A . Scnrrah

J . W ., G . Gregory M . O ., H . Dicker S . O ., J . D . Batty J . O ., G . Mordcy P . M ., C . J . Knightley Secretary , W . J . Ferguson S . D . ( all of Royal Savoy , Lo- ' go 355 ) , A . Gammed Brixton Lodge as I . G . ; and Bros . Cartel-, Edmonds , Millar , Beeglymer , and others . The ceremony of advancement was rehearsed by Bro . Willing jun ., the W . M . of the

parent Lodge ; ho was supported in their respective posts by his Officers , who conducted their various duties to the satisfaction of all present ; while the Grand Secretary expressed his pleasure with the wo ; king , and congratulated the W . M . on the success of the meeting .

Bro . J . L . Mather , the Preceptor , was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing meeting , and the Grand Secretary , Bro . Binckes , kindly promised to rehearse the ceremony of consecration at an early date . Lodgo was then closed .