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NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Gosport Chapter , No . 903 . —Tho first annual meeting of this Chapter took place ou Thursday evening , tho 3 rd rust ., when tho Principals for tho year ( Comps . II . Sleeman , G . F . Lancaster , and J . Wallingford ) wore duly installed in their respectwo offices as Z H ., and J . Tho ceremony was conducted by M . L . Oomp . h . b . Main ' o V ' . 7 J . in the exceedingly correct and eloquent sty le for which ho is justly celebrated . Tho other officers wero invested as follow r KJ T ^ -. n TI widwimh N .. W . II her P . S ., F . Powell

and V . Brown A . S ., J . W . Stroud Treas ., R . W . Downing Org ., and L Canvin Janitor . Besides tho above there wero present M . _ ,. Comp . H . M . Emanuel P . Z . and P . P . G J ., and Comps . G . H . Monue and R . W . Mitchell , and as Visitors , M . E . Comps . Craven aud KiddeH , Principals of the Royal Sussex Chapter . M . E . Comp . Sleeman presided at tho banquet , and the usual loyal aud R . A . toasts were honoured .

TJpton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Present—Bros . Posener jun . W . M ., Hine S . W ., Simmonds J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Posener sen . S . D ., Ellis J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Hogarth , Pearcy , Kent , Crouch , Stroud , Reeve , Campbell , Bolton , & c Tho minutes of last Lodge

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M . in a very creditable manner , Bro . Reeve actin « as candidate . Bro . Fenner worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Ellis , of the Doric Lodge , No . 932 , was elected a member . Bro . Hine was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 1208—The meeting on Friday , the 4 th inst ., was the first which has been held at the new quarters of this Lodge , and , judg ing from the attendance oa that occasion , tho change is acceptable to the members . The annual selection of Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary took place , and

resulted in the appointment of Bros . T . Cull , Eldridge , and Dickinson respectively . Bros . Hunter , Chant , and Yeomans were appointed as Audit Committee . The brethren of tho Percy Lodge of Instruction were invited to work the Fifteen Sections on the last Friday iu the month , and we understand that the invitation has since been accepted .

Asaph Lodge . No . 1319 . —Tho regular meeting was held on Monday last , at 2 o'clock , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-stroet . The W . M . Bro . Edward Terry occupied tho chair . Bros . G . Buckland S . W ., E . Swanborough J . W ., C . Coote jun . Treas ., E . S . Joues P . M . Sec , Wellard S . D ., Harry F . Cox J . D ., J . Maclean I . G ., Delovante Organist . Past Masters Bros . C . Coote , J . M . Chamberlin , W . A .

Tinnoy , G . S . Jekyll , Jas . Weaver P . G . O . Middlesex , Fro win ; also Bros . Beveridge , A . Thomas , H . Carter , Lionel Brough , Paulton , W . Smith , N / Fogarty , Kent , Pritchard , H . L . Winter , & c . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were unanimously confirmed . Mr . ° A . Morten was ballotted for and duly initiated into the Order . The working in every respect was perfect . There wero other

candidates on tho paper , but they were not present . Bro . J . M . Cham-Lei-lain P . M . delighted tho brethren by his admirable and perfect delivery oc tho lecture on the Tracing Board in the first degree . There b'ing no further business , tho Lodge was closed ,- and the brothro i separated early , to enable them to pursue their professional engagements . Bros . Whaley 1 G 70 aud Low 1589 wero present as visitors .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 9 th inst . Present—Bros . McMillan W . M ., Maples S . W ., Bignam J . W ., 0 . Lorkin S . D ., Robinson J . D ., C . Olley I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Secretary , and Bros . Pollock , H . Meyer , R . Olley , 0 . Dietrich Secretary , J . Lorkin , Norman , Eldridge . After opening , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed ,

Bro . Norman candidate . The first and second sections were worked by Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge resumed to the first degree , and Bro . H . Meyer worked the first section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McClean , of Confidence , No . 193 , became a member . Bro . Maples was unanimously appointed W . M . for the next week . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . McMillan . The fifteen sections will be worked in this Lodge on the first Wednesday in February , Bro . Lee P . M . will preside .

Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday last , at tho Ladbroko Half , Notting-hill . Bro . George Penn the W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Parkhouso S . W ., Smont sen . as J . XV ., XV . J . Murlis P . M . Sec , W . Stephens P . M . Treas ., Savage as S . D ., Lander J . D ., Adkins I . G ., Older Org ., aud several brethren . The formal

business of the meeting having been completed , Bro . Robert King was raised . Bro . W . Oldrey passed , and Messrs . C . Rowlands , 0 . Dewynter , John Roberts and J . Whittlesea initialed . A propositiou was made by Bro . Murlis , that a ball be held this year in connection with the Lodge , this was unanimously supported , and a committee appointed to carry out the arrangements . A sum of ten guineas was

voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be placed on the list of Bro . Stephens , after which the W . M . closed the Lodge . Banquet over , tho W . M . proposed the toasts of the Queen and the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon the Pro Grand Master , to whom the Lodge were greatly indebted for his kindness in allowing the use of his name , and the Earl of Skelmersdale and tho rest of tbe Grand Officers : each meeting a hearty rocep .

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tion . Bro . Murlis gave the health of tho W . M . whioh was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Penn , who nest proposed tho Initiates . Tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge had been very successful with its new members , and ho was gratified to see that ho had four , on this the first meeting since his installation . Each of the initiates replied to tho

toast , expressing their pleasure at joining tho Lodgo , and their determination to work to tho best of their ability . The next toast was that of tho Visitors , each of whom replied . The health of Bro . Murlis tho I . P . M . was heartily received by the members , and briefly acknovvleged . The Treasurer , Officers , and Masonio Charities wero severally honoured and tho Tyler concluded tho proceedings .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . — A meeting was held on Friday , 4 th January , at the Mitre Hotel , Goulborne-road , Notting-hill . Present : —Bros . Penn W . M ., Crabb S . W ., Smout sen . J . W ., Smont jun . Sec , Spiegel S . D ., Wood J . D ., Lichtwit _ I . G . Past Master Bro . Savago Preceptor ; also Bros . Murlis P . M ., Tettenborn , Gabb , Whittaker , Dolane ,

Woodmason , Hatton and others . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Woodmasou being candidate , after which the first and second sections of the first lecture wero worked by Bro . Savage , assisted by the brethren . A letter was read from Bro . Parkhouse , the Senior Warden of the Mother Lodgo , in reply to tho letter sent him ; ho

expressed his sincere thauks for tho sympathy accorded him in his affliction . A committee was appointed to arrange bye-laws for this Lodgo of Instruction . It consisted of Bro . Penn W . M .., Murlis P . M .., Savage P . M ., Adkins , aud Spiegel . Bro . Spiegel will occupy the chair at tho next meeting .

Mornington Lodge , No . 1672 . —This young Lodge met at the Eagle , Snaresbrook , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . There wero present Bros . W . R . Marsh W . M ., Kockett S . W ., Blackman J . W ., E . Gottheil , a visitor , P . M ., King Secretary , Redferu S . D ., Lenson I . G ., and several brethren . In the course of the proceedings , Bro . Palmer was passed to the second degree , and subsequently the third degree

was conferred upon Bros . Whitfield , Perkins , Bramlen , and Baker . When the Lodge was closed , supper was partaken of , after which followed tho various toasts . Tho health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Gottheil , who complimented the Lodgo upon its efficiency , and the ability of its Master , whose private worth and Masonic quali . ties wero so well known , not only in that Lodge but among the Craft

in London in general . The W . M ., in the course of his response , remarked that it had been his intention at the last meeting to announce that he proposed representing the Lodge at the next Festival of tho Benevolent Institution . Ho still intended to do so , believing that Institution to bo deserving of steadfast support , as it is meant to assist thoso brethren who had seen better days and fallen into

poverty and distress , and in their old age compelled to appeal , that the helping hand which might save them from sinking should be ex . tended to them , and also for tho widows , to render tho close of their days happy and comfortable . Last year no less a sum than £ 10 , 000 was collected for this Charity , and he trusted that sum would bo increased this yoar . It was a large sum , but by no means too large ,

because , as time progresses and Masons become more numerous , the demand upon those resources must become proportionately greater . Ho would now propose tho health of the Officers . He had reason to be proud of his Officers , as they are fully qualified for their several posts . It is evident they must have considerably exerted themselves to acquire so perfect a knowledge of their duties , considering tho

Lodge had been established but a short time . Indeed , both S . and J . Wardens are quite capable to perform tho duties of the Master ' s chair , and were it not for this fact his duties as Master of the Lodge would have been hard to carry out . He was pleased to say that these two officers are so well prepared as to bo able to correct the Master should ho slip . The S . W ., in responding , said the W . M . cast a heavy

responsibility upon him , by so much praise , which he was pleased to accept , but uid not seem to feel he deserved ,- and doubly so by tho genial kindness in which that praise was uttered . As soon as he had taken office , he felt a strong necessity to make himself familiar with the glorious Ritual of the Craft , to enable him to render all assistance , and to carry out the principles of Freemasonry . On an occasion like

the present , the old year having just passed away and the new ono scarce begun , a few words might not be out of place retrospectively in memory of hopes accomplished or unfulfilled , of joy aud happiness , or sad calamities , which inevitably had caused suffering to many , and prospectively to pray that the year 1878 might be one utterly devoid of misfortune , and at its close may every Mason amongst us be endowed with stronger and deeper feelings of reverence for the sublime

principles of the Order , aud thus win the love and respect of his fellow men . The J . W . thanked the W . M . and brethren , a ^ d thought he could not do better than endorse all that had been , so impressively said b y the S . W . It was exceedingly gratifying do obtain so good a character from tho W . M . He could only assure them that nothing on his part should be wanting to deserve similar praise in future . The Visitors' toast was responded to by Bro . Gottheil P . M . 185 .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

\ MEETING of the Eh wiim C'moUtve , ' < ¦ ¦ l ; 1 > " w < h M )••i ' -c Conclave Chamber , Micklancnte , York , nn Thursday , tho ara instant , tae luli . ivriug members being prose . a : — E . o , r rvu .-utc . ± . _> . .. .. . .-c-.. ead M . P . S ., E . Sir KuightT . Cooper V . E ., Sir Knights J . Morgan S . G ., J . S . Cumberland I . G ., Rev . W . Valentino H . P ., G . Siuip-oa Recorder , C . G . Padel Prefect , A . T . (! . Turner Herald , M . Muliu ^ iou

1 st Aide , T . Humphries sis 2 nd Aide , 11 . Jackson Sentinel , J . F . faylor , & c . Bro . H . Aitkeu , of tho York Lodge _ 3 o , was installed a , member of the Order . A successful ballot was takcu for Bro . O . XV , fjlliott , W . M . of the Anchor Lodgo 1337 , aud M . P . for Northai ' . ot t : < n . fhe annual election then took place , the result being that Sir i _ a guts f . Cooper and J . Morgan wero respectively elected to tho o . tic . s of JI , r . B . audV . E .