Diary For The Week.

THTJESDAY—continued . 1339—Stockwell , Tulse-hill Hotel , Tulse-hill . 1507—Metropolitan , 269 Pentonville-road . 56—Howard , High-street , Anindel . 110—Loyal Cambrian , Bush Hotel , Merthyr Tydfil . 132—Unity , White Hart , Ringwood .

203—Ancient Union , 22 Hope-street , Liverpool . 269—Fidelity , White Bull Hotel , Blackburn . 425—Cestrain , Grosvenor Hotel , Chester . 439—Scientific , Private Rooms , Bingley , Yorks . 631—St . Helen's . Masonic Hall , Hartlepool . 663—Wiltshire of Fidelity , Town Hall , Devizes . 940—Philanthropy , Freemasons' Hall , Stockton-on-Tees .

FRIDAY , 17 th DECEMBER . 1278—Burdett Coutts , Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 1507—Metropolitan , 269 Pentonville-road . ( Instruction . ) 127—Union , Freemasons' Hall , Margate . 516—Phcenix , Fox Hotel , Stowmarket .

SATURDAY , 18 th DECEMBER . B . A . —Siaai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air-street , Rogoufc-atreofc , at 8 .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

SATURDAY—13—Antient Union , Masonic Hall , Glontworth-stroet , Limerick . MONDAY—154—Prince of Wales' Own , Masonic Hall , Belfast . „ 217—Tyrnwloy , 4 Dillon-terrace , Ballina . „ 270—St . George's , Enniscorthy , Wexford . „ 297—Ahercorn , Masonic Hall , Waterford . „ 321—Tullamore , Court House , Tullaniorc , King's County . „ 431—Prince Frederick William of Prussia , Masonic Hall , Ilallymeua .

TUESDAY—8-St . Patrick , Masonic Hall , Cork . „ 22—Truth , Masonic Hall , Arthur-place , Belfast . WEDNESDAY—9—Muses , Masonic Hall , George-street , Dungannou , Tyrone . „ 1 B 1—Excelsior , Bishop-street , Tuatn , Galway . „ 350—Cappagh , Masonic Hall , Omagh , Tyrone . THURSDAY—12—Meridian , Freemasons' Hall , Dublin . „ 93—Dublin , Freemasons' Hall , Dublin . „ 129—Industry , Bundoran , Donegal .

Edinburgh District.

EDINBURGH DISTRICT .

MONDAY—145—St . Stephen , St . James ' s Hall , Writor ' s-court . TUESDAY—1— Mary ' s Chapel , Waterloo Hotel , Wat . cvloo-pla . co . WEDNESDAY—100—Roman Eagle , lona Hotel , 02 Nicholson-street / THURSDAY—IS—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall . „ 220—Portobello , Royal Hotel , Bath-street . „ R . A . 152—Perseverance , Lodge Room , 80 Constitution-street . FRIDAY—R . A . S 3—St . Andrew . Freemasons' Hall .

Glasgow District.

GLASGOW DISTRICT .

MONDAY . —102—St . Mark ' s , 213 Buchanan-street . „ 219—Star , 12 Trougate . „ 302—St . Clair , 25 Robinson-street . „ 403—St . George , Odd Fellows' Hall , Hcleusburgh . TUESDAY . —419—Neptune , 35 James-street . „ 413—Athol , 213 Buchanan-street . „ R . A . 69—St . Andrews , 170 Buchanan-street . „ 420—Prince of Wales , Freemasons' Hall , High-stroet , Renfrew . WEDNESDAY—117—Partick , St . Mary Freemasons' Hall , Partick .

„ 354—Caledonian Railway , 30 Hope-street . „ R . A . 150— St . John , Freemasons' Hall , Shettlcston . THURSDAY—27—St . Muugo , 213 Buchanan-street . „ 465—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Garngad-road . FRIDAY—360—Commercial , 30 Hope-street . „ 408—Clyde , 170 Buchanan-street . „ 321—St . Andreas , Public Hall , Alexandria . „ 300—St Thomas , Freemasons' Hall , Larkhall . SATURDAY—524—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , East Kilbride . „ 514—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Bank-street , Coalbridge .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Lodge , No . 24 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting ou Thursday , the 2 nd of December , at Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . Present—Bros . Thomas Cochrane W . M ., George Cockburn S . W ., Priugle J . W ., A . Loadea Secretary , W . Cockburn P . M . Treasurer , John Bolani acting S . D ., John Taylor J . D ., William Fonlsham P . M . D . C ., A . E .

Taylor I . G ., J . Ctirrie Tyler ; P . M . ' s—Bros . George Brewis I . P . M ., J . Hall , J . Cooke , 481 . Visitors—Bros . K . Sniaile P . M . 541 , Knox VV . M . 406 , Spearman W . M . 481 , Deane Secretary 541 , Eev . E . Cohen 481 . Business—Lodge opened in due form , by solemn prayer . Mr . W . J . Brown ballotted for , and initiated into our ancient rites , in a most impressive manner by tho W . M . Bros . McPhersou and Blencowe

having most creditably passed their examination , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . M ., and rendered additionally solemn owing to tho choral service being sung by Bros . Liddell and Dewar , assisted by the Organist of 48 . Tho Lodge then proceeded to the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year ; when Bro . George Cockburn S . W .

was duly elected as W . M ., and Bro . W . Cockburn unanimously reelected as Treasurer . Bros . W . Fonlsham P . M ., G . Cockburn W . M . elect , Page , Carr and Bolam were elected to act as Finance Committee , and , on the motion of the W . M ., Bro . J . Currie was nominated Tyler and Bro . Liddell Organist . During refreshment , Bro . Brewis I . P . M ., iu proposing the health of the W . M ., spoke at some length ,

and amid great applause , as to the assiduous attention that Bro . Cochrane had paid to his official duties , and congratulated him and the brethren on the great success that had attended his year of office , and with miugled pleasure and regret called upon the brethren to drink tho health of the W . M . for the last time . The toast was

received with the greatest enthusiasm . The W . M . in replying , did so , to repeat the words of Bro . Brewis , with feelings of mingled pleasure and regret , his year of office had been one of great pleasure to himself , but he could not help a feeling of regret in leaving the exalted position the brethren had placed him in . In conclusion , ho begged

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to propose the health of the W . M . elect ; he had known and worked with Bro . Cockburn ever since his initiation , and he was certain that the brethren had made a wise and worthy choice in placing him in tho chair for the ensuing year . Bro . Cockburn , who was received with great applause , said that he could not sufficiently thank the brethren for placing him in the proud position of W . M . elect of their

old and time-honoured Lodge , the oldest on the register ont of London . He would do his utmost , nay , more than his utmost , to deserve tho honour conferred on him that night , and , with the assistance of the P . M . ' s and his officers , he trusted to leave the Lodge in the hands of his successor in as flourishing a condition as it had been left to him by Bro . Cochrane . After the usual toasts the brethren separated .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , the Hercules , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening , 9 th December , at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Webb W . M ., Brient S . W ., Hollands J . W ., Burr S . D ., Hewlit J . D ., Maidwell I . G ., 0 . H . Grammer hon . Secretary , Crawley P . M . Preceptor . Bro . Salmonese having answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

Tho first , second , third , fourth and fifth sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Musto , assisted by the brethren . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The attendance ef the members of this Lodge of Instruction is particularly requested on Thursday , the 23 rd instant , to consider a proposition of several brethren to change the evening of meeting from Thursday to Wednesday .

St . Cuthbert Lodge , No . 41 . —This Lodge held its annual St . Andrew meeting on the 30 th nit ., at Masons' Hall , Kirkcudbright . Present — Bros . James Cowan W . M ., John Halliday S . W ., J . Stuart Moody J . W ., Laurentius Nbrin Secretary , Archibald Jack Treasurer , David Clark S . D ., David Hair J . D ., Eev . E . G . Blair Chaplain , D . G . Williamson , John Legge , W . McKenzie Stewards ,

William Mouncey I . G ., James Livingston Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . D . Craig , James Clark , James McMuldrow . Business—The officers fcr tho ensuing year were elected , as follows : James Cowan W . M ., James McMuldrow P . M ., Thomas Campbell D . M ., William Armstrong S . M ., John Hcdliday juu . S . W ., J . Stuart Moody J . W ., Archibald Jack Treasurer , L . Noren Secretary , David Clark S . D ., David Hair

J . D ., William Mouncey I . G ., James Livingston Tyler . The brethren afterwards met together at supper in tho Eoyal Hotel . Tho chair was occupied by tho newly elected E . W . M .. Bro . James Cowan , and the duties of croupier were discharged by P . M . Bro . David Craig . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . A number of complimentary toasts followed , and the evening was enlivened by songs and recitations .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Monday , the Gfch of December , at The Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Gate , St . John ' s-square , E . G . Present—Bros . Trewinnard W . M ., Stock S . W ., Powell J . W ., Kiilick Secretary , Halford S . D ., Crawley J . D ., Winkler I . G .,

Christopher Tyler . Business—Lodgo opened in tho usual manner , and tho ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eoad candidate . Tho first four sections of the first lecture were worked . The W . M . received a well deserved vote of thanks for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of tho chair , for tho first time . Bro . Stock elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

Angel Lodge , No . 51 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 7 th of December , at the Lodge Eoom , Cups Hotel Colchester . In the absence , from illness , of the W . M . ( Bro . Welch ) , the chair of K . S . was ably filled by the I . P . M . Bro . Charles Cobb , and there were also present—Bros . G , Gard Pyo S . W ., W . P . Lewis P . M . acting J . W ., T . J . Bailing Secretary , C . O . G . Becker M . D . P . M ., T . E .

Quilter P . M ., Fred . A . Cole P . M ., Samuel Chaplin P . M ., Thos . Eix P . M . ( G 97 ) , Hy . Samuel P . M ., W . G . Oliver P . M . ( 507 ) , J . J . 0 . Turner Organist , J . Hanly I . G ., A . E . Staines , T . M . Bear , Chas . E . Denton , H . H . Elwes , E . Hennemoyer , W . Bray , B . Barber , W . Brightwell , W . Mustard , and 0 . Gnnner ( Tyler ) . Visitbrs—Bro . Chas . Chalk , JSTO . 555 , Ireland . Tho only ceremony was the passing of two

brethren , which having been carried out , the Lodge proceeded to the election 01 a Treasurer , in the room of Bro . W . Slaney , whose decease was reported Inst month . Bro . Fred . A . Cole P . M ., pursuant to notice , moved " That Bro . Alfred Cobb P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., be requested to accept the post of Treasurer of tho Lodge , as successor to our late lamented Bro . Slaney P . M . " Bro . Cole , in a few well chosen words

descanted upon the fitness of Bro . Cobb for the office of Treasurer , and reminded tho brethren of tho efficiency with which ho had fulfilled all the offices till he reached the W . M . ' s chair iu 1 S 68 . The motion having been seconded by Bro . G . G . Pye , it was carried by acclamation , two hands only being hold up against it . The Secretary reported that the Board of Benevolence of Grand Lodgo had granted ( subject to confirmation on the 22 nd of December ) tho sum of £ 20

towards the relief of the widow of a late member ot the Lodge . Bro . Lewis P . M . called attention to tho fact that several brethren were in arroar , and nave notice that at tho next meeting he should move that Bye-law JVO . VI . be carried into effect . Bro . Pyo said ho would second it . Tho brethren subsequently adjourned to the festive board , when some glees and songs were kindly given by several members , under the direction of the efficient Organist .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —The Installation meeting was held at Kilwinning Hall , Glasgow , on tho 7 th December . Bro . J . Morgan , E . W . M . 219 , ably officiating as Installing Master to tho following list of Officers : —George McDonald sen . 12 W . M . reinstalled , 4 , J . Bannerman pepaty , J . Banlintine Substitute Master , A . McLeq