Notices Of Meetings.

S . W ., J . E . Hanbridge J . W ., E . E . Eichards Secretary , J . S . Ampleford Treasurer , G . W . Wheeler Chaplain , A . Young B . B ., AVm . Kay S . D ., T . Youlo JD ., J . Kinnaird P . G . S ., J . McNiven S . S ., G . McDonald Z . Z ., - " - ™™ - ™ S . B ., A . Smith S . B ., McFarlane D . C ., B . Levey I . G ., A . Kay O . G . Tht . brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment . After the usual toasts , Bro . Mclnnis S . W . 408 proposed

the health of the new Master ; Bro . Wheeler that of the Installing Master , paying him a well merited compliment for the way in which he had performed those duties . Bro . Morgan in reply said , though a young Mason , he had tried to make himself a proficient one , which he considered the bonnden duty of eveiy one who takes office . Bro . Bauncrman gave prosperity to 73 . And the evening ' s proceedings were wound up with Auld Lang Syne , by the brethren .

United Lodge of Prudence , No . 83 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Monday , the Cth inst ., at tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present--Bros . M . Fowler W . M ., E . N . Ionides J . W ., 0 . Murton Secretary , A . Scrntton I . G . ; P . M . ' s T . Fenn P . G . S . D ., J . Haseltine , J . Williams , J . L . Bristowe ; Visitors—H . Crosswaite ,

E . Smith P . M . 7 , F . Huggins P . M . IS , T . Howton J . W . 263 , 0 . Hewitt SO , T . Bird , J . A . Macailer . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . J . A . Varden , which proving unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated . The Treasurer and Tyler having been re-elected , the Lodge was closed .

Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —A numerous assemblage of the brethren met on Monday , the Gth instant , at tho Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgate-strcet , City , E . G ., Bros . S . L . Hickman W . M ., A . Dodson S . W ., L . Lazarus J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . A . G . P . Secretary , A . Auerhaan as Treasurer , J . Miller S . D ., A . J . Campion as I . G ., M . Spiegel as J . D ., P . E . Van Noorclen Organist , and P . M . ' s I . Abrahams . L .

Alexander , H . M . Levy , M . Alexander ; and Bros . ITaines , J . Lyon , Hellier , Bottenheim , Botibol , Sogers , Isaac , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . Bros . Hellier , Dcwsnap mid Lavy were passed to tho 2 nd degree , and Bros . Schuldenfrie , Wasserberg and Eogers were raised to the 3 rd degree . The working of the W . M ., who was ably assisted by the officers , deserved especial

praise . The election for W . M . then took place , Bro . A . G . Dodson being unanimously selected . The W . M . ( Bro . Hickman ) congratulated that brother ; he had worked side by side with him , and had witnessed how able he was to conduct the dnties of tho chair ; he hoped , at tho expiration of his year of office , ho would meet with the approbation of the brethren . Bro . Dodson briefly returned thanks for the

honour conferred upon him . Bro . L . Auerhaan was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock Tyler . The W . M ., Bros . Bottenheim and . 0 . Eoberts P . M . were elected trustees of tho Benevolent Fund . Tho election of auditors and committee took place . It was then carried , unanimously , that the sum of five guineas should be given from the funds of the Lodge to form a nucleus to present Bro . Hickman with

a suitable testimonial , for the efficient manner he had conducted the duties of the Lodge , both in working and presiding ; also for tho high estimation he is held in by every brother of the Lodge . The brethren liberally subscribed , and a committee was formed for carrying out tho testimonial . A distressed brother was relieved with the sum of two guineas . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren

adjourned to slight refreshments . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Iu proposing that of 1 I . E . 1 I . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., ho said , he was pleased to know the accounts of his journey were so satisfactory . He hoped his Eoyal Highness would be spared to return to his native country in renewed health . ( Cheers . ) Bro . E . P . Albert A . G . P . returned thanks for tho Grand Officers .

Bro . L . Alexander P . M . replied to the toast of tho Benevolent Fund , and Bro . A . Auerhaan gave a further donation of two guineas to that fund . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the W . 1 , 1 . elect , spoke of his Masonic qualifications ; ho hoped his year of office would be attended with every success . Bro . Dodson returned thanks for the toast . He hoped that he would have the benefit of

the assistance of the officers of the Lodge . Bro . 0 . Eoberts I . P . M ., in eulogistic and deserved terms , proposed the toast of the W . M ., and congratulated the members on having so worthy a brother to occupy the chair . Bro . Hickman was one who thoroughly understood his duties . ( Cheers . ) _ The W . M . thanked the brethren for their kind expressions ; it showed they were pleased with his exertions on their

behalf , and he thanked every officer for the kind assistance he had received during his year of office . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the visitors , whom he mentioned seriatim . He was gratified to see among them Bro . W . AY . Morgan ; also Bro . E . J . Harty , the talented artist of the great Historical Picture of the Installation of the M . W . G . M . Ho should always bo pleased to see them , not only on

this , but on any future occasion . Bro . Emanuel returned thanks for the Visitors . Ho had heard a petition read from tho widow of a deceased P . M ., who had a step-daughter who was in a consumption . He ( Bro . Emanuel ) was connected with an institution at Vontnor , where this dreadful complaint was specially treated , and ho assured the brethren that ho would undertake that , a vacant bed should be

placed at the disposal of the distressed sister i : i question . A charge of ten shillings per week was made , by the rules of the Institution , and this ho would have pleasure in paying out of his own pocket ; he hoped it might rouble her to be properly attended to , and bo tho means of restoring her to health . The rest of tho visitors severally returned thanks , and paid just compliments to the W . M . for his excellent working . The toast of the P . M . 's was then proposed bv

the W . M ., who said ho w . ns gratified in following tho footsteps ft Bro . 0 . Eoberts I . P . M . Every P . M . of the Lodge had kindly given him assistance , and to this was mainly duo the success of his year of office . Bro . 0 . Eoberts and the rest of the P . M . ' s responded . Bro . L . Lazarus returned thanks for the toast of tho Junior Warden ; Bro . L . Auerhaan to tho toasts of the Treasurer , Secretary and Junior Officers ; and the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to a close . The . Visitors were Bros . Emanuel P . M . 1069 , Bloomfield P . M . 185 ,

Notices Of Meetings.

W . Swain 356 , E . J . Harty S . D . 1201 , J . K . Pitt 463 , N . Eeod 765 , W . W . Morgan 13 S 5 , H . J . Young 299 , Praeger 15 , Franks 212 .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 8 th of December , at Bro . Chard's , White Hart Tavern , Abchuroh-lano . Present—Bros . T . W . Ockenden W . M ., Walker S . W ., J . E . Tollis J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , J . Blackball S . D ., J . Churchward J . D ., Fred . Croaker I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor .

Business—Minutes read and confirmed ; Bro . Chapman presented himself as a candidate for the 2 nd degree , and having replied to the usual questions , was duly passed . Bro . Constable worked the 1 st section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren ; the 2 nd section , assisted by the W . M . ; the 3 rd section by tho Preceptor , assisted by Bro .

Constable . Bro . Fenner 1227 , and Bro . Bone 1185 , were elected members . Bro . Poscner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , the mooting being appointed to bo hold at Bro . Gosdcn ' s , Masons-avenue , E . G . A cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Ockenden , who is a painstaking yonng Mason , brought tho proceedings of the meeting to a close .

Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . —The regular meeting was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . W . Bro . Sir Michael Costa , one of the oldest members , was present , at some sacrifice of convenience , to witness the initiation of a compatriot , which was performed by another compatriot , Bro . Miceli W . M . Amongst visitors wore present—Bros . Hyde Pullen

P . G . S . B ., Baylis P . G . S . ( Under Sheriff ) , Frauson . Gibson , Phythian , Perugini and Taylor . Throe now portraits have been added this year to tho magnificent album of this Lodge , which is believed to be without equal in tho world . Tho earlier portraits , of 40 years' since , are priceless works of art ; the binding can only bo matched in the

British Museum , and two stout porters are required to carry tho book , which wo regard it aa a great privilege to have inspected . Tho Lodgo is moreover rich in gifts of an elaborate character made to it by members of successive generations . The Bye-laws of the Lodge limiting its number to 30 members , brethren have to wait for some years after initiation before they can become subscribiug members .

Shamrock and Thistle Lodge , No . 275 . —This Lodgo held its election and installat ion meeting on Friday , 3 rd December , at the Hall , Strnther-street , Glasgow . The E . W . M ., Bro . E . Yuill , having opened the Lodge , as he had been nominated for re-election , resigned his chair to the I . P . M ., Bro . McrJanghton . The numbei'S being announced , it was found that there was a majority of ono in

favour of Bro . Yuill , but he declined to take the chair , as he said , by mistake , he had dropped in the wrong ball , and voted for himself , instead of his opponent , ho , therefore , refused to accept the chair , as he had only stood again in deference to the expressed will of the Lodge . The other elections were then proceeded with , a Board of seven Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . D . Ranald was duly

placed in the chair by Bro . A . Bain P . M . 103 P . G . B . B . Bro . J . Campbell P . M ., of 128 , then installed the following Officers of the Lodge , viz ., Bros . E . Patterson Deputy Master , Hugh Mathieson Substitute Master , AT . Findlay S . W ., Nelson J . AV ., Harn Secretary , Hutchinson Treasurer , W . Smith Conductor , AV . Mair S . D ., J . McLeish J . D ., Case I . G ., Bisland P . G . S ., J . Hardie J . S ., J . Hardie Director of Music , Albut S . D ., and J . Guthrie Tyler . Refreshment followed labour .

Union Lodge , Glasgow , No . 332 . —Election of Officers . Bro . McNair , who has very worthily filled the chair three years , having declined to stand again , Bro . M . Kirdie S . AV . was elected , by a majority of one , over Bro . J . Frash . The utmost good feeling was exhibited by this brother , and all the other aspirants for office , though nearly every one was contested . The following were elected , and will

bo installed at tho next meeting . Bro . E . Mitchell P . M . as Deputy Master , J . Murray Substitute Master , J . Mclnues S . AV ., Apperson J . W ., J . Laird Treasurer , J . H . Gill Secretary , T . Findly S . D ., J . Mitchell J . D ., Alex McNair Provincial Grand Steward , J . Sterratt S . S ., T . Birrell J . S ., McKenna B . B ., Slamnr D . C ., D . S . Mitchie

Architect , J . Eawbonch Jeweller , J . Stewart S . B ., J . M . Laren S . B ., AV . J . Burns I . G ., D . Eamsay Tyler . In the course of the after proceedings , Bro . E . Mitchell congratulated the Lodge on having fivo Past Masters present , most of whom had sat three years in that chair .

Pomfret Lodge , No . 380 . —This Lodge held its usual monthly mooting on Thursday , the 2 nd of December , at the George Hotel , Northampton . Present—Bros . V . T . Barford W . M ., J . T . Green P . M . S . W ., E . AViuter J . W ., Goo . Eobinson P . M . Sec ., B . AVilkins P . M . U . P . G . M . Treas ., T . Whitohonse S . D ., F . Gadsby J . D ., J . U . Stanton P . M . Steward , H . AV . Parker I . G ., C . Dean Tyler . P . M . ' s—Bros . E . Cox I . P . M ., Bocmo , Kingston , Flewitt , Tnftlcy and Cotton ; Bros .

A . Dorroll , J . S . iNorman , T . Manning , T . Sargent , J . L . Spoor , Mitchell , AVinson , Atkins , AVilliams , Aldiidge , E . C . Ashford , G . Ellard , A . Richardson , II . Brown , & c . Visitor—Bro . C . H . Scales 1232 . Business—Bros . Aldriclge , Ellard and Ashford were duly passed to the second degree , tho AA . M . performing the ceremony ; Bro .

Boo mo , the oldest member and Past Master of the Lodge , was unanimously elected AV . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . AVilkins P . M . D . P . G . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year ; Bro E . C"x P . ill . in the course of the evening advocated the claims of the Masonic Charities in a very spirited manner .

STaryllill Lodge , No . 510 . —This Lodge held its installation neeting in their own hall , Maryhill , on Wednesday , Sth of December . i'he Lodge was opened at eight o ' clock by Bro . Lochart E . AV . M ., assisted by Bros . M . Carney S . AV ., and D . McLachland J . W . Aftei