Notices Of Meetings.

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge met on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , Ma « ons ' - avenue , Basinghall-street , E . G ., Bro . Aholl oconnVl the ohaiV . There -were also present Bros . Fenner S . W ., Turquand J . W .. T . K . Pitt- Hon See ., Tollis S . D ., Gomm J . D ., Christopher Tyler , E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , Jas . Stevens P . M ., Thos . Moggy P . M . P . G . ' . and a number

of regnlar attendants . The business of the evening consisted of the rehearsal of tho second ceremony , Bro . Meggv acting a * oanlilafc " . Two sections wero worked bv Bros . Stevens and Rndderf '> r * h respectively , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jai . Stevens then rose , and addressing the W . M ., expressed his admira'ion of tho manner in which the business of the Lodge was conducted . HP

would certainly make it Ms business as well as bis pleasure to induce his friends seekinsr Masonio instruction to attend this Lodge , as he was sure thoy would hero speedily attain profioienov He also begged to be allowed to make a suggestion , which ho hoped would meet with tho approval of the Preceptor , who , after all , is tbe head of a Lodsre of Instrnotion . In former days ifc wa «

the custom for members of Lodges of this kind to pay friendlv visits to ono another , and ho thought it was a very useful and wholesome custom . Nothing is moro likoly to promote genial fellowship and fraternal regard than for brethren to become known to each other under the circumstances c-f such meetings . Ho would , there , fore , ask whether a certain number of members would bo willing to

pay a visit , sav in two or three month * ' t me , to the United Pilgrims ' Lodge , atthe Surrey Masonic Hall . He had been Secretary of that Lodge , and although not occnpving the position afc the present timo , thought he had still sufficient influence with the members , as well as with Bro . Larlham , the Preceptor , to succeed in arranging such a gathering , and to ensure a hearty welcome . After a few remarks bv

some of the brethren , the matter was allowed to stand over for oonsi . deration . Bro . Gotthiel , in proposing the W . M . for the coming week , observed that the Lodge was frequented by aspiring brethren eager to practise the duties of tho various offices , but they were at the same time generous , unselfish and disinterested , and always willing to give up their own privileges , if necessary , in order to lend a helping hand to

any one standing in need of assistance . The officers 1 n their respective pasitions this evening havo acted in the same spirit , and instead of taking their customary progressive step , have permitted me to pro . pose that Bro . D . Posoner be W . M . for the ensuing wpek . This will give him an opportunity to practise tho duties of the third ceremony ,

Bro . Posener being the W . M . elected of the Upton Lodge , and as he will be installed into office in a few davs , he is most anxions not to fail in the work he is about to undertake . This proposition was carried unanimously . Bro . Posener briefly returned thanks . Bros . T . Meggy P . M . 21 P . G . S . and Jas . Hill 228 were elected joining members .

Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 732 , Brighton . — This Lodge , whose able working is recognized throughout the province , held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., and although it was the day of the Brighton Eegatta , a very fair attendance of the members were present at the room devoted to Masonic purposes at the Royal Pavilion . Bro . J . Kidd W . M . occupied the chair , S .

Solomon S . W ., Reid J . W ., Bennett Sec , Wlllar'l S . D ., Capon I . G ., Rose Steward , G . Smith P . P . G . P . Sussex P . M ., Freeman P . M ., and Bros . Partridge , Hanxwell , & c . The Lodge was opened and the minntes were confirmed . Bros . Soper and Histede having answered the necessary questions in a satisfactory manner , retired , and then were separately raised by the W . M . to the 3 rd degree , the ceremony

being rendered in a perfect manner ; he also gave the traditional history , and an excellent delineation of the tracing board . Several matters in connexion with the Lodge were then discussed , which was afterwards closed , and the brethren separated , there being no banqnet . The Visitors were Bros . Wood P . P . G . S . Sussex , Royal York Lodge P . M . Owen , Alfred Lodge , Oxford 340 , Logg P . M . late 732 , W . Knight 757 New York , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Clones Lodge . No . 881 . —This Lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John ' s Day , on the 7 fch ultimo , by a picnic excursion to Dartrey Demesne . The brethren and their lady friends , nnmber . ing in all between 50 and fiO , started from Clones at 9 . 30 , and after a very pleasant drive , arrived , at 11 . 30 , at the scene of their enjoy , meut . We have rarely seen a more splendid demesne than that

possessed by the Earl of Dartrey ; nature has richly endowed it with tho most charming description of sylvan beauty , and tho care bestowed to enhance its natural grandeur , proves that the noble owner fully appreciates the magnificence of his delightful possession . The grounds were thrown open for the enjoyment of the excursionists by E . Richardson Esq ., D . L ., the respected agent of the Earl of

Dartrey's property , who is himself a member of the same Masonic Lodge , and also placed afc their disposal the handsome cottage on the island . After having partaken of a sumptuous repast , on the velvet turf , several toasts , including "The Queen and Royal Family , " "The W . M ., J . H . Montgomery , Esq . " were given . Tho ladies were dul y honoured also . After a most enjoyable day , the party arrived iv Clones about 9 o ' clock p . m ., highly gratified with their day ' s pleasure .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 8 th August 1876 . Present—Bros Smith W . M ., Brown S . W ., Worsley J . W ., Johnson S . D .. Barker , J . D ., Deacon I . G ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also P . M . ' s Musto .

Horsley , Brown . Dallas , Calverley , Appleby , Irons , ho . The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees . Bro . Wallington worked the insta'lation ceremony in a very impressive manner , and installed the whole of tbe officers , after which the ceremony of passing wa--worked by the W . M ., Bro . Musto acting as candidate . Bro . Horsley worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The

Lodge -was opened and closed in the three degrees . Bro . Brown waa unanimously elected W . M . for the eusning we ^ k , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Lodge was then closed in duo form , every ine being delighted at having spent so pleasant an evening .

Lewis Chapter , No . 1185 . —A . Convocation of this Charter , the first since its consecration in June last , was hel 1 afc the King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , on Saturday . 5 th inst . Piwenfc—0 > moi . Arthur Leared M . E . Z ., George J . Row H ., Alfred Dirrant . 7 ., Goo . Newman N ., T . Vesper P . Z ., Sam . May P . Z . Tre is ., J . W . Berrie P . S ., B . B . Grabham Scribe E . pro tern . Rev . C . T . Ridgway Chaplain , and

others . The Chapter was opened in form with solemn praver , and tho minutes of the previous meeting wore read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for Comp . Grabham ( Mount Sinai Chapter No . 19 ) for joining , and several brethren for exaltation , of whom wero present Bros . J . R . Cover and W . H . Postans , these brethren on being introduced were exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by tho M . E . Z ., ably

assisted bv Comp . G . Newman , who delivered the lectures in a very able and impressive manner . The Chapter was then closed , and the Oomnanions adjourned to a banquet , presided over by Comp . Leared M . E . Z ., who after proposing the nsual Loyal and Masonio toasts , gave the health of Comps . Cover and Postans , who separately acknowledged the toast . The health of tho Visitors was th ° n proposed , and

acknowledged by Comp . T . Vesper , who , as an old P . Z , took upon himself to offer the Companions some very excellent advice , which was well received , and if acted npon , cannot fail to be of great service to the Chapter . Comp . Grabham resonndod to the toast of the joining members , and congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the success to which the Chapter had alreadv attained , and predicted great

prosperity for the future . Comp . G . Newman ( to whom the thanka of the Chapter are specially due , for the exceedingly kind and use ful services he has rendered ) acknowledged tho hearty manner in which his health had been drank , and assured the Chapter that hia best services were alwavs at their disposal . Comp . May P . Z responded to the health of the Treasurer , and Como . J . W . Berrie

P . S . for the officers ; ( it is only due to this last named Companion to say , how exceedingly well the work of P . S . was performed by him ; the Companions generally mav look forward to an officer of great promise in Comp . Berrie . The Janitor ' s toast having been duly honoured , the Companions separated , after the enjoyment of an exceedingly pleasant evening , notwithstanding that many members were absent on account of the holidays .

Marquis of Ripon Lodge , No . 1489 . —The regular meet . ing of this flourishing Lodge was held on the 4 th iust ., at the Metropolitan Society ' s Asylum , Balls Pond-road , Bro . Wm . Stephens , Treasurer , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . J Mnrlis , occnpving the chair , Jessett S . W ., E . J . Walford J . W ., Jones Secretary , J . High S . D ., Dr . Symonds J . D ., H . Miller P . G . O .

Middlesex I G ., J . Glaskin D . C , W . Grist Steward , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Jones , P . M . No . 445 , was requested to take the chair , for the purpose of perform , ing tho ceremony of raising . Three of the candidates were his per . sonal friends , and he very impressively raised Bros . Haynes , Brewster , Clayson , and Brandon . The W . M . having now arrived , initiated Mr .

B . G . Ponlton into the Order . This being the night for the election of W . M . for the ensning year , the choice of the brethren was unani . mous in favour of Bro . Jessett S . W ., who is in every way capable of filling that office . Bro . W . Stephens was re-elected Treasurer , as was also the Tyler . A snm of seven guineas and a half waa unanimously voted by the Lodge , for the purpose of presenting the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . J . Murlis , with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a

recognition of the services rendered bv him , and tho respect ho is held in by tbe Lodge . The Lodge was then closed nntil October the 6 fch . The brethren partook of a cold collation . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , and the brethren then separated , after having had a most enjoyable evening . The Visitors wore Bros . Easton , of the United States , Bingomann P . M . 55 and W . M . 1559 , Stansfield 526 , Jones P . M . 445 , and Stiles 1507 .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The regular weekly meeting of this capital working Lodge of Instruction was held on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., afc the Metropolitan Club , 2 G 9 Pentonville-road , Bros . Side W . M ., Kingham S . W ., Higgings J . W .,

Jas . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Stiles Secretary , Berrie S . D ., Fowler J . D ., Scales I . G ., Cox as Tyler . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies of raising , passing and initiation very creditably for one so young in the Order . Bro . Kingham was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The meeting was then adjourned .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . —The regular met ting of this newly-consecrated Lodge was he'd on Saturday , 5 th , at tho New Cross Hull , Upper Levvisham-road . The W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodman being unavoidably absent , the chair was occupied by Bro . H . J . Green S . D . and W . M . 1538 , E . H . Thiellay P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W ., W . A . Simmons J . W ., F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex P . M ., Treasurer , H .

Keeble P . M . Secretary , L . Beck S . D ., W . Hardman I . G ., E . Smith , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes of the former mooting were read and confirmed . Ballots were then taken for tho admission of Messrs . L . W . Hardy and A . Macgillivay , who were duly initiated into the Order by Bro . H . Keeble P . M . and Secretary , who afterwards passed Bros . Lieut . Cole ( the well-known ventriloquist ) , W . Cowley and T . Grammont to the degree of Fellow Crafts . Bro . F . Walters

P . G . J . D ., by particular desire , raised Bros . Solomon Jewell , R . J . Steers and H . Metham to the third degree . All tho ceremonies were excellently worked . Several candidates were proposed for initiation . It was decided that there was no necessity to have a Lodge of Instruction attached to the Lodge , which was then closed / and adjourned until November next ;