Notices Of Meetings.

brother into a Chapter , even when it was working in the Mark degree . The question was also raised as to tho legality of a Royal Arch Mason assisting to confer tho Mark degree in a Blue Lodge .

St . Andrews Royal Arch Chapter , No . 69 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting , in St . Clair Hall , Robertson-street , the M . E . Z Comp . Campbell presiding , who opened the Chapter in the Markdegree with Comps . Harper J . as S . W ., Wm . Dobbie P . Z . of 119 as J . W ., J . Fash Secretary , J . Blackwood Treasurer , and D . Ramsey O . G . There were two candidates for advancement , Bro . Wm . Pascoe of St . Clair 362 and Wm . Bisland S . W . of tho Clyde Lodge 403 . At the

request of Comp . Campbell , Comp . Wheeler Z . of 73 performed the ceremony . The office of H . and others being vacant , the following Comps . wero nominated for tho respective offices : —J . Harper J ., W . M . of 408 , was raised to tho chair of H ., J . B . McNair P . M . of 332 as J ., Comp . McGinnis Superintendent of Works , Collett Capt . of 1 st Veil , Stark Capt . of 2 nd Veil , and Wm . Pascoe Capt . of 3 rd Veil . Amongst tho visitors present wero Comps . J . Duthie Z . 67 , Wheeler Z . 73 , Mercer 1 st S . 87 , W . Dobbio P . Z ., and Mirrain of 119 .

Shamrock and Thistle Chapter , No . 87 . —This Chapter held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , 7 th June , at 12 Trongate , Comp . McNaught presiding , Comp . J . Duthie Z . of 67 was also present , and took part in a discussion on the legality of Blue Lodges conferring the Mark degree , and granting diplomas thereof . It was resolved to lay the matter before the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland .

Royal Arch Lodge , No . 116 , Rutherglen . —This Lodge having lost one of its most active members , tho late P . M ., Wm . Robertson , who was also Substitute Master of tho Province of Renfrewshire East , determined , with the sanction of the P . G . L ., to hold a Lodge of Sorrow to do honour to his memory , and having secured the Town Hall for the purpose , and draped it in sombre hue befitting

the melancholy occasion , the Lodge was opened at 8 p . m . on Friday , 9 th June , by the R . W . M . Bro . John Hamilton , Calten S . W ., F . Rice J . W ., J . Ferguson I . P . M ., and the rest of the Office-bearers ; in the East , the Rev . J . C . Stewart , who officiated as P . G . Chaplain , tho E . W . M . ' s of Royal Arch , No . 114 , Cambusling , and St . Mirrens , No . 129 , Paisley j there were also deputations from tho

following Lodges in Renfrewshire East and the Province of Glasgow , in most cases headed by the W . Master and Wardens . St . John ' s 3 bis , Old St . John's 21 , Kirkintilloch 28 , Thistle and Rose 73 , Cambusling 114 , Royal Arch 116 , Shelleston 128 , St . Mirrens 129 , Scotia 178 , Pollockshaw 153 , Star 219 , Shamrock and Thistle 275 , St . George 833 , St . John ' s , 347 , Rutherglen , St . Clair 362 , St . John ' s , 458 , Busby ,

Thorntree 512 , and the Clydesdale 556 . The R . W . M ., Bro . J . Hamilton , in his opening address , gave a brief outline of the Masonio career of our late brother Robertson , who was initiated on 8 th August , 1861 , in the Eoyal Arch Lodge , Rutherglen . In 1865 he was elected to the chair , and filled it with snch ability that on the two following years he was re-elected . He was also elected again

in 1868 , and filled a third term of office in 1873 , when ho was also Substitute Grand Master of Renfrewshire East , and in the absence of Col . Campbell he frequently presided at the Provincial Quarterly Communications . Col .. Campbell had written expressing his regret that he was unable to attend at this public testimony of their appreciation of his Masonio worth . At a later stage in the proceedings ,

the Rev . J . C . Stewart , Chaplain , delivered a most excellent oration , commenting on the many virtues of onr deceased brother , and showing how the theory of Masonry , when , as in this instance , reduced to practice , was calculated to adorn the moral man , and fit him for the Grand Lodge above . The hymns , anthem , and chants were very well rendered by a choir of brethren from the Rutherglen aud

Shamrock aud Thistle Lodges , Bro . Miller P . M . of the Athol 413 , P . G . D . of Music of the Province of Glasgow , presiding at the harmonium ; the other members included J . Neilson G . C ., F . McNaught P . M . 275 , J . B . McNaught , J . Stirling , Hamilton , and Parkinson . The whole of the proceedings were rendered in a very impressive manner , and must have been very gratifying to the sorrowing friends of our lamented brother .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The Lodge met on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' - avenue , Basinghall-streot , E . G ., Bro . Rudderforth presiding . There were also present Bros . Pelton S . W ., Hollands J . W ., J . K . Pitt Hon . Sec , John Constable P . M . Hon . Treas ., Geo . Pare S . D ., Triggs J . D ., Bone I . G ., Christoper Tyler ; E . Gotthiel P . M . Preceptor , T . J .

Barnes P . M ., James Stevens P . M ., W . Yetton P . M ., C . Atkins P . M ., and a full complement of members . The minutes of the previous meeting havingbeen confirmed , the second ceremony wasably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . P . Turner acting as candidate . Three of the sections were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Bro .

Hollands was elected to preside on the next occasion . It was decided that the fifteen sections should be worked by Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . 933 , & c . on Wednesday , the 5 th of July . As a great gathering is anticipated on that occasion , the largest room in the house has been engaged for the purpose .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its nsnal weekly meeting on Saturday , 10 th June , at Bro . Fysh's , "Jolly Farmers , " Southgate-road , Islington . Present — Bros . Macarthy W . M ., Halford S . W ., Read J . W ., Killick Secretary , Halford

Treasurer , Stock S . D ., Powell J . D ., Hnggms I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Business—The Lodge was opened with due care . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Powell being the candidate . Bro . Stock , with the assistance of the brethren , worked several of the sections . Bro . Halford was selected as WM . for the ensuing week .

Templa Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 173 . — A meeting of this Lodgo was held ou Monday , 12 th June , at tho "Green Dragon" Tavern , Stepney . In tho absence of Bro . G . W . Verry W . M ., and also of Bro . C . Lacy tho I . P . M ., Bro . T . Mortlock P . M . occupied tho chair . There were also present Bros . E . Gottheil S . W ., N . Gluckstein as J . W ., Sturtevant Hon . Sec .,

S . Turquand M . O ., Dr . Defries aa S . O ., Mole I . O .. Cundick S . D ., Wallingford J . D ., J . K . Pitt acting as I . G ., Grant Tyler , and many other brethren . Bros . J . Starkey of 1489 , and W . C . Claridije of 1421 were duly advanced to the degree . Although there was bub slight refreshment on this occasion , Bro . Mortlock , in his genial

way , managed to render the evening a most pleasant one . Several good songs were given by Bros . Barnett , Wallingford , Davis , Defriez , Mortlock and Toy , and at a very early hour tho brethren dispersed , with mutual good wishes , expressions of satisfaction , and sincere regrets that two months must elapse before another opportunity for a similar gathering will occur .

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —A meeting of this Lodge took place on Wednesday , 7 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . There wero present—Bro . W . Mondoy W . M ., R Knox S . P . M ., J . H . Holloday S . W ., G . Lax as J . W ., R . L . Armstrong Treasurer , & c , J . Page S . D ., S . M . Harris as J . D ., — Deen I . G ., G . T . Timmes Tyler . Past Masters—B . J . Tompson

Prov . G . S ., W . Fnlsham , W . T . Hughes , Rev . T . H . Harris . The Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . There was one initiate , and five brethren wero passed by the W . M ., in a very excellent manner . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren adjourned , when the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and responded to . There wero present as Visitors Bros . J . Spearman W . M . 481 , E . J . De ^ n J . W . 541 , R . H . Stone 541 , McKenning , Boston , U . S .

Northern Counties Lodge of Instruction , No . 406 . —At the meeting held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , were present Bros . W . T . Hughes P . M . as W . M ., J . Watson S . W ., T . M . Harris J . W ., J . Wood Secretary and S . D ., J . Dnckitt J . D ., G . T . Timmes I . G ., Marten P . M . Tyler , R . Knox P . M . Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and several questions asked . Bro . Rysdoll P . M . was elected Lecture Master for the next meeting .

Royal York Lodge of Instruction , No . 315 , Brighton . —On Tuesday last an interesting ceremony took place in connection with this Lodge , an illuminated address of thanks being presented to P . M . Bro . Hugh Saunders for the gratuitous use of his house for the

purposes of tho Lodge during the past 18 years . The presentation was made by the W . M ., Bro . T . Nell , but , in accordance with the wishes of the recipient , was of an entirely private nature . Tho address was handsomely framed , and the illumination the work of Mr . Leggatt , of Grenville-place , to whom great credit is due .

St . Peter ' s Lodge No . 481 . —The election meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . Bros . John Spearman W . M ., R . L . Armstrong as S . W ., H . S . Sewell J . W ., G . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , R . Hozard Secretary , R . Eynon S . D ., H . Turner J . D ., Carr I . G ., Marten Tyler . There was one candidate initiated

two brethren passed , and ono raised . The election of W . M . then took place , and resulted in favour of Bro . H . S . Sewell , the J . W Bro . G . Thompson P . M . was elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . S . Timmes Tyler . The Finance Committee elected were Bros . J . T . Wilson P . M ., J . Atkinson P . M ., J . H . Thompson P . M ., J . Spearman I . P . M ., J . Cook P . M . and W . Pearson . The Lodge being closed , tho

brethren adjourned to refreshments . The health of the W . M elect was given by the W . M ., who spoke in very high terms of the capabilities of Bro . Sewell . Bro . Sewell , in reply , thanked tho brethren for tho honour they had conferred npon him in placing him in the proud position of W . M . The whole of the work was done by

the W . M ., Bro . Spearman , in his usual excellent manner . There was a very large attendance of brethren , amongst whom were J . Cook I . P . M ., W . Fulsham P . M . and D . C . Visitors—W . Mondoy W . M . 406 , P . 0 . Smith P . M . 541 , Waddington J . W . 48 , J . Wood I . G . 48 , Hord Secretary 1427 , S . M . Harris J . S . 406 .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The members met at the " Royal Edward , " Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 13 th June . Present—Bros . Weige W . M ., Brown S . W ., Barker J . W ., Smith S . D ., Williams J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Wallington Preceptor , and several other brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Cull , having answered the usnal

questions , was passed to the 2 nd degree . The 1 st section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Allen , the Lodge was then closed to the 1 st degree ; the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the lecture were worked , tho first two by Bro . Cull , and the 3 rd by Bro . Allen , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —The usnal quarterly meeting of this Chapter was held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , 3 rd inst . Present—Comps . Terry acting M . E . Z ., John Newton H ., Henry Martin J ., J . P . Richards S . N ., W . Dodd S . E ., J . Green S . S ., J . Walker A . S ., H . G . Buss P . G . Treasurer , G . Price P . Z ., Mav , Chapman , Gorman , and several others . Visitors—Comps . D . W . Rain P . S . 1293 , Roberts 771 , C . G . Hill S . N . 177 . The

Chapter was opened and tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Biugemann , P . M . 55 , W . M . 1599 , and Bro . Charles H . Goode No . 27 were ballotted for and approved , when Bro . Bingemann being in attendance was duly exalted in Companion Terry's usual excellent style , he being well supported by his officers . The Chapter was then closed in ancient form and adjourned till September .