Diary For The Week.

SATUBDAY , 14 th JUNE .

198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Sonthsmte-roau , N ., at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1607—Loyalty , Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill , N . 1621—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 . ( Instruction . ) Binai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . 1391—Commercial , Freemasons' Hall , Leicester . 1415—Campbell , Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . 1581—Loyalty and Charity , Star and Garter , Kow Bridge . 1637—Unity , Do Burgh Hotel , West Drayton , Middlesex . K . T . —Faith , Masonic Rooms , 20 King-street , Wigan .

Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held on 29 th May , at tho "White Hart , College-street , Lambeth . Present—Bros . H . Brown W . M ., J . Skirving S . W ., Chalkley J . W ., G . Isaac Treas ., J . G . Bond See ., C . Birch S . D ., C . Nott J . D ., W . Watterfcon I . G . 5 Bros . Stuart , Ball , Taylor , & o . Lodge was opened

in duo form , and the minutes of former Lodge woro read and confirmed ; ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Isaac candidate . Bro . Taylor answered the nsual questions , was entrusted , and passed to the degreo of a F . C . The Lodge was resumed , ancl the third and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fyah ' s , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 31 st nit . Present : —Bros . Slaiter W . M ., McDowell S . W ., J . Millington J . W ., Fenner Sec ., J . A . Powell Acting Preceptor ( in tho absence of Bro . Pearcy , who is suffering from a severe illness ) , Byng S . D ., Varley I . G ., Boss , Garrod , Trewinnard , Parkes , and Hallam . All

formalities having been complied with , Bro . Fenner proved his efficiency , and was duly passed to the second degree , after which Bro . Powell worked the first and second , Bro . Hallam the third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Lodge was closed down . Bro . McDowell was elected W . M . for the ensnin

week . The sum of £ 1 ls was , on the proposition of Bro . Garrod , seconded by Bro . Trewinnard , voted out of the Lodgo funds towards the relief of the widow and family of a deceased Brother ; this was supplemented by the personal contributions of the brethren present . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . —Held at the Coach and Horses , Tottenham , on Thursday , 29 th Mav . Present—Bros . J . H . Thompson W . M ., Tegg S . W ., Taverner J . W ., Oxloy S . D ., Driscoll J . D ., Peach I . G ., Garrod Secretary , and a good muster of the brethren . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the last Lodgo meeting read and confirmed . The Lodge

was then advanced , and tho ceremony of installation was rehearsed in a most ablo manner by Bro . J . H . Thompson P . M . On resuming to the first degree , several matters came before the Lodge , amongst them was the case of the family of a lato brother , who were in great distress , and the sum of two guineas was voted out of tho Lodgo

funds on their behalf ; to this was added about three guineas in the shape of donations from tho brethren present , making abont five guineas for this most distressing case . Bro . A . G . Fidler was unanimously elected a member of tho Lodgo , and Bro . George Tegg to be W . M . for next Lodge meeting . Tho Lodge was then clostd in peace and harmony .

Lodge Of Repose , No . 802 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Friday , 30 th May . Present : — Bros . Heathcote W . M ., Steele S . W ., Manton Secretary , Ball J . D . T . Cox P . P . S . G . W ., Pipes P . P . J . G . D . J . W ., Butterfleld S . D ., G . Pipes P . G . O . Tho Lodge was opened with prayer , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; tho preliminaries were soon disposed of , and Bros . Smith , Close , and

Waller , candidates for the second degree , having proved their proficiency , were entrusted , and retired for preparation . The Lodge was advanced , and the brethren re-admitted and passed as Fellow Craftsmen , in ancient and solemn form , by the W . M . Bros . Kerry and E . Smith were then presented as candidates for the third degree ; proving their efficiency , they were entrusted . On their

retiring , the Lodge was further advanced ; tho brethren being readmitted , were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , in a very impressive manner by Bro . Cox P . M . and P . P . S . G . W . Business being ended , tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren , by command of the W . M ., adjourned to the banqneting-room , Bro . Steele catering , and , as usual , giving every one the greatest satisfaction . Grace

having been said , the W . M . gave the usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts , which received a hearty response . In proposing thorn , the W . M . observed that aa Englishmen everywhere were prond of the Queen aa head of the State , so they , as Masons , wero proud of the Prince of Wales as the supreme ruler of tho Craft . Between the toasts and speeches Bros . Ball , Belfield , and Close favoured tho company with

some excellent songs , accompanied by the P . G . O . This Lod ge happily possesses among its ranks a number of good singers , and our report wonld be incomplete where we to omit mention of the duet by Bros . Manton and Johnson ; these brethren possess musical talent of no mean order , but it is only on special occasions we have the pleasure of hearing them . Wo must now say a word or two

of praise in reference to the W . M . This Lodge , we aro informed , has " reposed" for years past , bnt this year the brethren were fortunate enough to elect Bro . W . Heathcote , an energetic , indefatigable , and efficient Master , who had recently passed the chair in the Hartington ( 1086)—a Lodge in which the brethren are noted

for their assiduity and correctness of working . He at once went heartil y to work , broke through the conventional system of electing officers by seniority , and selected only those who promised to attend to their duties . As a ruler of the Craft , he is everything that can be desired } kind and generous , bufc he will accept no ewusa from

Notices Of Meetings

a brother for neglecting his work . Wo look forward to tho Repese , under his judicious management , becoming ono of the best Lodges in the Province .

Dalhousie Lodgo of Instruction , No . 880 . — Afc the weekly meeting on Tuesday , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Carr W . M ., Polak S . W ., Clark J . W ., Forss S . D ., Christian J . D ., Williams I . G ., Dallas Secretary , Smyth Treasurer ; P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Forss , Christian ,

Williams and others . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hand as candidate . The Lodgo was called from labour to refreshment , and after resuming duties , Bro . Dallas worked the first , second and fourth sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Hand was elected a member . Bro . Polak was appointed W . M . for nexfc Tuesday evening .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 4 th Juno , afc Bro . Hyde ' s , Bed Lion , Poppins Court , Fleet Street . Present—Bros . E . Abell W . M ., Marston S . W ., Tato J . W ., Hallam J . D ., Brown I . G . ; Past Master Bro . Long Preceptor ; Lardner , Collinson , Hyde , and others . Tha

ceremony of initiation was ably performed by the W . M-., and tha sections of tho first lecture worked by the brethren , the questions being put by Bro . Hallam , who is appointed to work the Fifteen Sections in this Lodge on Wednesday , the 25 th of Juno , at seven o ' clock .

Lodge Of Monteflore , NO . 1017 . —A meeting of this Lodge , in lieu of the regular meeting , which falls -on a Jewish Festival , waa hold on Monday , 2 nd Jnne , afc the Masonio Hall , Cafe Royal , Air Street , Regent Street , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . Lazarus . Bros . L . Salomon S . W ., S . V . Abrahams P . M . as J . W ., L . Jacobs Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , E . Ellis S . D .. M . Levy J . D ; ,

J . Syer I . G ., W . Mann W . S ., P . E . Van Noord . n Org . P . M . ' s S . V . Abrahams , Grnnebaum , H . Gulliford I . P . M ., and a numerous assemblage of brethren . Among the Visitors wera Bros . S . Rosenthal P . P . S . G . W . Middlesex , C . Coote P . M . 205 , A . P . Cohen 205 , J . A . Gartley 205 , J . Stevens P . M . 1426 , Camoyans , M . Weil , Harris 1602 , S . Davit 188 , Wilka 1305 , M . Hart P . M . 186 , D . Hart 185 , J . A .

Gartley 205 , B . Lyons W . M . 1227 , Strauss 188 , A . Rowley W . M . 1602 , Lenzberg 188 , Saber 1502 , Eilastein 1602 , Phal 1614 , 8 . Godden 862 , A . Abrahams 205 , Peuet 145 , Grofstephan 318 , De Sante 188 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes wero confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . L . A . Lazarus ( son of the W . M . ) a minor and a Lewis . The

Dispensation was read from H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . signifying his approval . The ballot being unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated into the Order by the W . M ., who performed tho duty in a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . C . Camoyans , of a Lodge afc Cadiz , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . Weil 1602 , Harris 1602 , Gartley 205 , and Cohen 205 having satisfac .

torily answered the questions , were by the courtesy of the W . M . passed to the second degreo , and Bro . A . Davis of No . 188 was raised to the third degree . All these ceremonies woro performed in excellent style by the W . M . A letter of apology was read from Bro . the Kev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C ., regretting his inability to attend . Hearty good wishes were give » by the numerous Visitors , and Lodge

was closed , until October . The brethren , fifty in nnmber , now safc down to a sumptuous banquet ; and dessert provided by Bro . Nicols and superintended by Bro . Silver . The wines and viands were of first-rate quality , and the table was beautifully decorated . Buttonholes also were provided for each brother present . The W . M proposed the Toasfc of the Queen and the Craft . The National Anthem was given ,

Miss Pattie Laverne singing the solo verses . The W . M . proposed tha toasts of the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers . With the latter toasfc he would couple the name of Bro . E . P . Albert , who suitably replied . The W . M . said thafc a natural anxiety must exist in tho breast of every one initiated into Freemasonry ; ho had now to impress npon

the candidate the importance of his obligation . When he entered the Lodge thafc evening ho scarcely felfc equal to the occasion ; ho felb he had a special task set out for him , which as a parent he felt fcho great importance of . In initiating his son , he trusted ke had discharged his duties as a Mason , and he was sure the son wonld fulfil his duties . He well knew the brethren would receive their newly-made brother

cordially , and he sincerely hoped they would never regret admitting him into the Order . Bro . L . A . Lazarus thanked the brethren sincerely for the way in which the toast was given and received . As the W . M . had kindly spoken of him , as ho progressed in tho Order , ha hoped to follow in the footsteps of his father ; this he could safely do , knowing bow highly he had been esteemed in Freemasonry . Bro .

H . Gulliford I . P . M . then rose : As Deputy Gavel Holder , it needed verylittle for him to say in praise of the W . M ., who had now completed half his term of office ; the members conld mark thafc half with the white stone . Bro . Lazarns must feel proud in initiating his son , and seeing such a numerous assemblage of visitors and brethren present on the occasion . Their W . M . had not lost a son , yet had gained a

brother , who he knew would be a credit to ! the Craft . He was sure all wonld honour the toast . The W . M ., in a brief but appropriate manner , responded . In respect of what had been said of his working during the past half year , he was gratified to feel it had merited their approbation j he wonld strive to make tho remaining half equally acceptable . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors ; he felt it a

pleasure to see so many present—several of them distinguished in the Craft—and as they were so numerous , he would call on one to respond , viz ., Bro . James Stevens P . M . 1426 , who in an excellent speech acknowledged the compliment , and referred in terms of praise to the admirable way in which the proceedings had been conducted throughout . The toast of the P . M . 's was next honoured , and Bro . S . V , Abrahams returned thanks . The W . M , then proposed tha