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NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Hold at the Bod tier ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , tho 4 th instant . Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., Sparrow S . W ., Lorkin J . W ., Pearcy acting Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Mosoly S . D ., Millward J . D ., Carrey I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bros . Marston , Killick , Halford , Stock , J . W . Smith , Sillis , Alford , Kobison , Road , Hallam ,

Dybdahl , Thompson , Banks , Powell , & c . Tho W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Marston , who advanced tho Lodge , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Wing acting as W . M . elect . The Lodge being resumed to the first degree , tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , in a manner which elicited tho approbation of

all the brethren , Bro . Sillis candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked tho second section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . W . H . Marston , W . M . of the Skelmersdale Lodgo No . 1590 , was unanimously elected an honorary member . Bro . Sparrow was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed .

Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 . —The regular meeting was held ou Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , under the presidency of tho "W . M . Bro . Charles Daniel . Bros . Btu-go S . W ., Brown J . W ., Goodwin P . M . Treasurer , C . F . Ferry Secretary , Braine S . D ., Mathews J . D ., Simm I . G ., Speight P . M . Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Forbes , L . A . Leins , Carrnthers , Cornwall , Darey ; and Bros .

Miller , Fox , Edwards , Pierce , Bright , Bcalo , Wall , Barker , Rich , Sheffield , Paul , & c . Tho Lodgo Avas opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bros . Harwood , Ratclifie , Brackmoro and James having shown their proficiency , wero raised to the third degree . Bros . Jarvis , Bright , Mitchell and Chivers wero passed to tho second degree . The working of tho W . M . deserves special praise . Bro . Burge S . W .

informed tho brethren that his business avocations would prevent his accepting the office of W . M . Ho hoped , howover , at a future time , to be ablo to do all that might bo required of him , and he hoped the brethren would then not forget him . ( Cheers . ) Tho W . M . complimented Bro . Burge on his manly and straightforward explanation ; he assured him that when ho was ready to come forward ho would

not bo forgotten . Tho bye-laws were then read and the election for W . M . took place , Bro . Brown J . W . was unanimously chosen , forty . fivo votes were recorded for him , and tho announcement was received with marks of approbation . Tho newly elected W . M . suitably acknowlcdgcd tho compliment . Bro . Goodwin P . M . was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Speight was re-elected Tyler . Bros . Pierce , Lake ,

Rich , Dyson , "Walls aud Roberts wero appointed Auditors . Bro . L . A . Leins P . M . proposed , and Bro . Davey P . M . seconded , that a sum of ten gninieas be given from the Lodgo Funds for the purpose of presenting the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel . Jn addition , Bro . Leins said ho would proposo that £ 5 5 s bo voted for the purposo of presenting Bro . Daniel with a testimonial on vellum ,

expressive of tho satisfaction ho had given to the Lodgo . This was carried by acclamation . Tho W . M . consented to act as Steward for the next Festival of the Girls' School ; ho would head tho list with the sum of £ 10 10 s . Tho Lodge also voted the sum of £ 10 10 s . He trusted tho brethren would liberally support him . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Ferry for the excellent manner he had

discharged the duties of Secretary . Hearty good wishes were given , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren , over eighty in number , then sat down to banquet , which was ably provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford . After the W . M . had proposed the loyal toasts , Bro . Carrnthers I . P . M . rose ; ho hoped the toast ho had to offer would be received with the enthusiasm it merited , it was the Health of the

"W . M . Bro . Daniel was always ready to do his duty to the Charities ; ho had served the office of Steward for the Aged twice , and to-night he had announced that he would become a Steward for tho Girls' School . No worthier brother could be found to represent that Charity ; the members of the Lodge would be pleased to support him . The W . M . said he conld scarcely find words ; his diffidence prevented him saying

as much as he would have liked . He left the chair with regret ; he hoped ho had made many friends ; he believed he had not ono antagonist . He was initiated in the Lodge , and the kind expressions of the members , aud tho testimonial voted to him would never be effaced from his memory or forgotten by him . The W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Visitors , coupling with it the names

of Bios . Lochhead , Bratten , and II . M . Levy . These brethren testified to tho able manner the W . M . had conducted the duties of the chair , and the kind way ho had spoken of tho Masonic Charities . The W . M . would iind a worthy successor iu the brother they had elected to succeed him . The W . M . then proposed the health of tho P . M . ' s ; lie spoke of what they had done

for the Lodge , and the Charities ; he regretted tho absence of the Treasurer , who they all respected . He hoped the W . M . elect would emulate their bright example . Bro . Catrnthers I . P . M . responded , and was followed by Bros . Forbes and Leins . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of the W . M . elect . The S . W . had gracefnlly retiied in favour of the J . W ., who , he was sure , was one who would bo a worthy Master of the Lodge . Bro . Brown said that having been

elected , whatever his abilities wero they were at tho command of tho Lodge . The health of the Treasurer , Secretary , and the Junior Officers was next given , Bro . Burge responded . Tho Tyler was then summoned , aud the brethren separated , after passing a very agreeable evening . The Visitors were Bros . Lochhead 871 , Bratteu P . M . 12 ^ 7 , Lidle 55 , Kncil S 65 , Holmes 1-171 , W . A . Back 107 G , D . P . Holuess 1-171 , B . iylis 813 , Trewimiard 228 , "Williams 115 S , Sayer , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 .-The installation meeting of this Preceptory will be held on Tuesday next , at the Masonic Hall , York , when Sir Knight the Rev . Win . Valentine , the E . P . elect , will bo installed by the Sub-Prior of tho Province , E . Sir Kut . J . Fcarne Holden .

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Industry Lodge , No . 186 . —The first meeting of this Lodge ¦ unce the installation was held on Tuesday tho 2 Gth , at tho Restaurant , i Westminster-chambers , Victoria-street , under tho presidoucy of Bro . D . J . Robinson . Bros . Hook S . W ., W . Mann P . M . Secretary , Allison S . D ., Philp J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Rickards W . S ., Hook jun . Organist . P . M . ' s Bros . Black , Noehtnor , Tallont , Dyer , Seex , and a numerous attendance of the brethren . Tho Lodgo was opeued , nnd

the minutes wero confirmed . Tho W . M . showed his proficiency by tho impressive manner iu which ho passed Bro . Bischoff to tho degree of a Follow Craft . Bro . Seex P . M . proposed , and Bro . Noehmer P . M . seconded , That the report of the Committee respecting tho removal of the Lodgo bo adopted , and the Lodgo hold its future meetings at Freemasons' Hall , Gt . Queeu-street . This was carried unanimously . The Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .

Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meoting was held on Moudav , tho 4 tb , at tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Bro . J , E . Miller W . M ., M . Spiegol S . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., E . P . Albert I' . G . P . See ., H . Hyman J . W ., Campion S . D ., R . Baker J . D ., H . P . Isaac I . G ., Benjamin Steward D . C . P . M . 's Bros . L . Alexander , L . Lazarus , H . M . Lovy , 1 . Abrahams , S . Hickman , L . Alexander , 0 . Roberts .

The Lodge was opeued and tho minutes were confirmed . Bro . J , Wynman having answered tho questions , was raised to the sublimo degree , tho ceremony being capitally rendered . Tho W . M . also gave tho traditional history , which was fully appreciated by tho brethren . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , eighty in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . W . G .

Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . Tho W . M . proposed the Loyal toasts . After that of tho Queen , the National Anthem was sung , by Bros . J . Benjamin , Prentice , F . Brough , Mdme . San Masting and Miss Alma Yorke . After full honour had been paid to tho M . W . the Grand Master , and the Pro . Grand MaBter tho Earl of Carnarvon , the W . M . proposed tho health of the Deputy G . M . Lord 8 kelmors .

dalo and tho rest of tho Grand Officers . Tho Lodge of Joppa hail been honoured by having a brother selected for Grand Office ; he referred to Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P ., who to know was to rospect , he would associato his name with the toast . Bro . Albert responded , and the W . M . then proposed Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund connected with tho Lodge . This toast had been so frequently

brought beforo their notice that it did not require any comment ; from him ; they had an excelleut exponent of its advantages iu the President . Bro . L . Alexander returned thanks for the toast ; for eighteen months thero had been no application for the benefits of the fund . He sincerely trusted tho members might not require aid from it . Ho anuounced that two brothren had that

evening contributed to it . Bro . L . Lazarus I . P . M . then proposed the health of tho W . M . ; by his working and by his presidency they had seen that the Master they had selected was one who could cany out tho duties required of him . Bro . Miller was in every way worthy of their regard and esteem . The W . M . said that if he carried out one-half of the expectations of tho I . P . M . he should bo perfectly

satisfied . Ho trusted , ou his retirement from the chair , that all their cordial anticipations would be carried oue to their satisfaction . Tho health of the Visitors was thon proposed by tho W . M ., who men . tioncd their names seriatim . He assured them they wonld always meet a cordial reception . Bro . M . Cohen P . M . No . 185 responded , and he was followed by Bro . M . Levy 1017 , and J . H . Iiyley late

188 . Each complimented tho W . M . on his working and able pre . sidoncy . The toast of tho Wardens was replied to by Bro . Spiegel , who remarked that the traditional history had not been given sinco Bio . Obed Roberts P . M . had occupied tho chair . As young Masons they would be pleased to follow in such worthy footsteps . Bro . II . Hynians followed , aud fully endorsed all Bro . Spiegel had said .

The W . M . had groat pleasure in proposing the toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary . All who kuew Bro . Albert respected him , and Bro . Auerhaan was one equally esteemed ; thero had been a little episode in regard to his election , but lie was cow again Treasurer , and they were proud of him . Bro . L . M . Auerhaan felt gratified at being re-elected Treasurer ; whatever tho Lodge wanted of him his heart

aud soul was in their cause ; any money required of him for the Lodge was at their disposal . As regards his election , his friends had came forward to support him ; ho was proud that he was again then-Treasurer . Bro . Albert briefly returned thanks . With tho Junior Officers was coupled the namo of Bro . H . P . Isaac , who responded to

tho toast . Tho Tyler was then called , and tho brethren separated , The W . M . arranged for a very pleasing musical entertainment . Bro . Benjamin provided the artists . Tho Visitors wero Bros . T . James G 99 , H . Phillips 205 , M . Cohen P . M . 185 , It . Senccal P . M . 860 , J . Phillips 55 , Beckett 733 , M . Levy 1017 , J . H . Iiyley late 188 .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 2 nd March , at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . Present—Bros . A . " W . Fenner W . M . ' A . Ross S . W ., McMillan J . W ., Killick Secretary , T . Slaiter s ' . D . ' Garrod J . D ., Thompson I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Business—Tho '

Lodge was opened in tho usual manner , and the minutes were con . firmed . _ The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brock acting as candidate . Several sections of the first lecture wero worked b y Bros . I ' earcy , Fenner , Sparrow and G . E . Cook . Bro . McDowall 918 was elected a member , and Bro . Boss appointed W . M . for the next meeting .

Northampton Chapter , No . 380 . —The Installation meet , ing of this Chapter was held at the Masonic Buildings on Thursday , 28 th February . Present—Comps . J . U . Stanton ' A ., R . Howes H . ' J . T . Green J ., W . Kingston N ., CI . Robinson E ,, F . Gadsby P . S . ' J . Bingley A . S ., B . Wilkins D . l ' . G . M . Norths , and Hunts !' M . A . Bourne , T , Davis , S . Jacob , J . Kelletfc P . Z . ' a ; J , H