Notices Of Meetings.

Hall . The Lodge was opened at noon by Bro . George Stevens W . M ., to transact tho following business : —To collect tho dues . To receive tho Treasurer's statement of accounts . To ballot for Bro . Frank Harvey P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , nominated for re-election as Treasurer for the ensuing year . To instal tho W . M . elect , Bro . Gilbert B . Pearce . To invest tho officers . To elect a Tyler . To

appoint a committee as required by Bye-Law , No . 14 , viz ., " A committee shall be annually appointed on tho day of the annual Festival , consisting of tho W . M . and his Wardens , tho Secretary , and three Past Masters , for the purpose of making all necessary inquiries respecting any candidato for admission who may bo unknown to a majority of tho brethron , and their report to bo made to the Lodge

previous to tho ballot being taken . To consider the following proposition by Bro . John Coombe P . M ., & o ., of which notice was given at tho last regular meeting . To solicit subscriptions on behalf of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and tho Benevolent Fund ; also for Boys ' and Girls' Schools . After which tho brethren will adjourn to the

banquet . After tho ordinary business had been transacted , the Lodge was opened in tho second degreo . Bro . George Stevens , the retiring W . M ., installed Bro . G . B . Pearco as W . M . for the ensuing year , and a board of installed Masters was formed by Bros . James Mudge PP . G . J . W ., N . J . West P . P . G . K ., J . Coombo , P . P . G . J . D ., C . Trevithick P . P . G . D . C , J . P . Smith P . P . G . S . D ., C . Ellis P . P . G . S . D ., F . Harvey P . P . G . S . of Works , G . II . Eustico P . P . G . S . B ., John Eosewarne P . P . G . S ., II . J . Warren , Frank H . Pool , James Pool , I . G . Osborn , & e . Among tho visitors were Bros . John Hocking P . P . G . J . W ., John Thomas W . M . elect Druids Lodge , 589 , Eedruth , J . J . Taylor S . D ., Mount Sinai Lodge , 121 , Penzance and others . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner , and the Worshipful Master then appointed his officers for tho ensuing year , namely : —Bros . George Stevens I . P . M ., Edward Hodge C . E . S . W ., H . H . Trevithick J . W ., Frank Harvey Treasurer , J . P . Smith Secretary , Bigglestono Spray S . D ., T . Mills J . D ., H . Broad D . of C , Adams I . G ., Harvey and Gilbert Stewards , J . V . Bray Tyler . Bro . John Coombe P . M ., & c ., was appointed Steward of the Eoyal

Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund ; also appointed to receive subscriptions for the Boys' and Girls' Schools . After the Lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where a banquot was served by Miss Olver . Bro . Mudge proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Mount Edgcninbe , in an exceedingly happy manner , and it wns

enthusiastically received , as was also the toast of the Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Reginald Eogers , proposed by Bro . West . The W . M ., in the course of replying to the toast of his health , pointed out what Freemasonry was , and what it was not , and exhorted the members of the Lodge to maintain tho honour and

reputation of the Craft unsullied , especially asking them to use the utmost caution in introducing new members , as he did not want to make a large number in his year of office , preferring that tho candidates should be good men , and true ; members should see that the candidates' character , wery such that the brethren would be pleased to have them filling the highest offices in the Lodge .

Lodge of TJnity , No . 613 , Southport . —The annual meoting of this large and flourishing Lodge was hold at the Masonio Hall , on St . John ' s Day , when an unusually large number of members and visitors assembled . Tho Chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Cory , assisted by his officers . After the confirmation of the minutes , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . John Bowes P . M .,

Prov . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , was invited to take the chair as installing Master . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Bailey , presented by Bro . Cory , was installod in ample form . Bro . Bowes delivered the address to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren . Tho whole ceremony was rendered in a manner that elicited the warm approval of all presont . The Lodge having been closed down , a gold

P . M . 's jewol was presented by tho Lodge to the I . P . M ., Bro . Cory , for his efficient services during the past year . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to the installing Master . The banquet was Eerved at the Scarisbrick Hotel , in Bro . Watson ' s best style . The ohair was occupied by the newly installed W . M ., who was supported

by Bros . Bowes , Henry Poynter P . M ., Prov . G . Eeg . Berks and Bucks , D . W . Finney P . M . P . Z ., & c , Cory I . P . M ., Eoberts P . M . Prov . G . D . of C , and about fifty other brethren . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Some excellent music , rendered by an amateur string band , composed of members of the Southport Lodges , enlivened the after dinner proceedings .

"William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 — This Lodge held its meeting on Friday , the 30 th of December , at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . G . W . West W . M ., George Tribbel S . W ., John Murch J . W ., Aug . Braun Secretary , S . Kennard Treasurer , Evans S . D ., J . Davison J . D ., H . Cooper I . G . Past Master Bro . Eudderforth Preceptor .

Visitors—Bros . Nichols , Captain Boniface , Cleghorn , Coates . The Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the last meeting were road and confirmed . The W . M . ably rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Coates acting as candidate . Bro . Coates then answered the questions for passing , as did also Bro . Evans . Bro . Endderforth worked the first and fourth Sections . Bro . Cleghorn , of

Iso . 1287 , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Tribbel was chosen W . M . for the ensuing meeting . The Preceptor , Bro . W . H . G . Eudderforth , then proposed that this Lodgo of Instruction should become an annual subscriber to the FBEEJIASON ' S ^ C NICLE . This was dnVy seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Eudderforth

dwelt with considerable eloquence upon this subject , intimating it was not only interesting but also necessary for every brother to make himself acquainted with what passes in the Masonic world ; he trusted that other Ledges who did not alread y subscribe would follow suit . Tho Lodge was then closed .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction No . 860 . —A meeting was held at Bro . Allen ' s , Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tnes .

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day , 2 nd January . Present—Bros . Barker W . M ., Saunders S . W ., Dallas J . W ., Lovelock S . D ., Williams J . D ., Perry I . G ., Ashburner P . M . Preceptor pro tern , and several brethren . Business — The Lodgo was opened in duo form , in the 3 rd degreo , and closed down to tho 1 st . The cereinouy of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown

acting as candidato . The Lodgo was then resumed to tho 2 nd , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Weigo candidate . The Lodgo was resumed to tho 1 st degreo . Bro . Dallas worked the 1 st section of tho Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . It was resolved , on the motion of Uro . Lovelock , seconded by Bro . Weigo , that , owing to

tho absence of tho Secretary , tho reading of tho minutes of last Lodge meeting be deferred till next Lodgo night . Bros . Woodfall , of tho Earl of Zetland 1364 , and Davies , of the Burdett Contts , wero duly elected members . Bro . Saunders was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business

being ended , the Lodgo was closed with solemn prayer , and adjourned till Tuesday , 9 th January . Bro . Worsley , the worthy Secretary , has siuco informed us that his not being in his place waa not his fault , but that of tho railway company , a breakdown on tho line having occurred , which stopped the trains running to Bethnal Green , thns preventing his reaching the Lodgo dnring the evening .

Royal Albert Chapter , No . 907 . —Tho regular Convocation meeting of this Chapter aud Installation Meetiug took place on tho 27 th Deo ., at tho Whito Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lano . Present—Comps . W . Smeed P . G . T . Middlesex P . Z . 946 , as M . E . Z ., C . Nash H . Tho Chapter was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . Bros , H . P . Mooro and J . Burne 162 , were exalted into E . A . Masonrv .

Comp . W . Smeed P . Z ., then installed Comps . NashM . E . Z ., Dennis J ., Mitchell S . E . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Comp . Smeed for tho able manner he had installed the Companions in their various offices . Tho Chapter wa 3 then closed , and a banquet was provided . The M . E . Z . gave tho usual loyal and Eoyal Arch toasts and an agreoablo evoning was passed . Comps . W . Smeed P . Z . 946 , and E . Boncoy were present as visitors .

Friendship Lodge , No . 928 . ~ This Lodge held its monthly , meeting on Tuesday , tho 2 nd January , at the Masonio Hall , Petersfield . Present—Bros . Lewis A . B . Colo W . M ., Joseph Colo W . M . eleot S . W ., M . P . Creadon J . W ., W . B . Edgeler Secretary and Treasurer , J . P . Cordory S . D ., Pierson J . D ., F . C . Masters I . G ., Chas . Knight Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . Findley , Masters , Gammon , & o

Visitors —Bros . Ubsdell P . M . 487 P . P . G . D . C , Willson P . M . 342 , Friedebery 342 , Tumey W . M . 342 , Groy S . W . 342 , Payne J . W . 342 , Holbrook 309 , & c . Business—Bro . Head was raised to tho degree of a Master Mason . Bro . Joseph Cole was installed as W . M . for tha current year , and invested as his officers Bros . Creadon S . W ., Pierson

J . W ., J . P . Cordery S . D ., Masters J . D ., Nockolds I . G ., Edgeler Treasurer and Secretary . Tho ceremony of raising and installing the W . M . was performed by Bro . W . B . Edgeler iu a very clear and effective maimer . After the ceremony tho brethren adjourned to tho Dolphin Hotel , to a banquet , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

St . Augustine Lodge of Instruction , No . 972 . —This Lodge holds its meetings at tho Guildhall Hotel , Canterbury , every Wednesday evening , with the exception of tho second Wednesday in each month , which are the regular Craft nights . On a recent occasion , the Secretary , Bro . S . F . Pringuer , read a summary of the working during the past year , from which it appears thero were 38 meetings , and an average attendance of 14 . Tho initiation ceremony

was gone through on six occasions , and the charge was given three " times . The passing was rehearsed four times , and the charge given onco . The raising was given twice , and also part of the installation . The lecturo on 1 st Tracing Board was givon three times , and that on the 2 nd twice . Tho whole of the sections of lecturo in 1 st degree and part of 2 nd were worked on various occasions , seven of the brethren taking part in them . The present W . M ., Bro . J . Welsh , is the Instructor , and his deputies aro P . M . ' s Pilcher and Walker .

Gundulph Lodge , No . 1050 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 1 st of January , at tho King ' s Head Hotel , Bochester . Present—Bros . Thomas Wakou W . M ., John P . Griffin , S . W ., Mark Barnes J . W ., Thomas Wyles P . M . Treasurer , Frederick

C . Abbott J . D ., William Wood D . C ., J . Barrell Steward , W . Henderson acting I . G ., Fearn Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . Wyles , G . H . Curel , T . W . Newton . Visitors—Bros . Eowland and Satchel . After tho minutes had been confirmed , Bro . Frank Colson was passed , aud Bro . J . Winnoford was raised .

Edinburgh District.

EDINBURGH DISTRICT .

MONDAY—115—St . Stephen , St . James ' s Hall , W " ritor ' s-court . TUESDAY—1—Edinburgh , Mary's Chapel , Waterloo Hotel , Watorloo-placo . WEDNESDA if—2—Canongate , Kilwinning , St . John's Chapel , St . John ' s-street . „ R . A . 1— . Edinburgh , Freemasons' Hall . THURSDAY—3—Journeymen , Blackl ' riars-sti-eet , High-street . FRIDAY—R . A . 56—Cauongato Kilwinning , St . John-street .

GLASGOW AND THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

All the Meetings are at 8 . 0 p . m ., unless otherwise stated . MONDAY—102—St . Mark ' s , St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , Glasgow . „ 219—Star , 12 Trongate , Glasgow . ,, 3 U 2—St . Clair , 25 Robertson-street , Glasgow . TUESDAY—113—Athol , 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . „ -Hi )—Neptune , 35 St . James ' s-strect , Glasgow . „ -111—Glasgow , 22 Struthers-street , Glasgow . „ 55 ( 1—Clydesdale , 106 Kose-street , Glasgow .

„ It . A . li'J—St . Andrew's , 25 Robertson-street , Glasgow WEDNESDAY— -1—Kilwinning , 211 Diunbarton-road , Glasgow . „ 178—Scotia , 12 Trongate , Glasgow . „ 333—St . George , 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . „ 510—Maryhill , 1 ( 17 Main-street , Maryhill . „ R . A . 113—i'artick , School-room , Douglas-street , Partick . THURSDAY—570—Kenmuir , Freemasons' Hull , Springbourne , Glasgow . FRIDAY—R . A 79—Commercial , 30 Hope-street , Glasgow . SATURDAY—R . A . 113—Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall , Hoiytown .