Brixton Lodge Of Mark Masters.

aud J . 1 [ olliday having been approved of by ballot were duly advanced to the degree of Murk Master with full musical ceremony , conducted by Bro . II . S . Giuliani Organist , lire . 1 \><> re rendered effective assistance as Chaplain and Deacon . The election of W . M ., Troa-tuivr , and Tyler , followed irhtiti p . ros . Lovegrovc , Clark , and Potter , were elected to tho respective offices . Bros . Acklaiitl and Holliduy were

elected on the Audit Committee . A discussion em the affairs of too Lodge , lnst > tl until nearly nine o ' clock , when tlie bretitren adjourned to refreshment . Tlie toast of the Grand Officers was responded to by Bro . Poore , and that of tho Provincial Grand Officers by Urns . Lovegrovo , Baldwin , and Ae-kland . Bros . Poore , Holliday , Gilhani

and Baldwin entertained the brethren by their vocal efforts . Prior to tho above meeting a Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was field , tho W . C . N ., Bro . H . Lovegrovo installed Hro . J . Clark as W . C . N ., for the ensuing your . The following Officers wero appointed : —Bros . 11 . Baldwin J ., C . P . McKay S ., G . J . Dunkloy S . D ., Kipling J . D ., Axford I . G ., Curtis D . C , and Potter Tyler .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CHAPTKR OF ELTAS ASHMOLE , No . i !¦« WARRINGTON ,

rpiIE regular convocation of this Chapter was held on Monday evening last . Tho chair was occupied by E . Comp . John Bowes l \ A . P . P . G . S . X ., supported by E . Comps . D . W . Finney and P . J . Edelsten , and a goodly number of Companions . The Chapter having been opened , the ordinary members and visitors wore admitted and

the minntes read aud confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Thomas Banks , a candidate for exaltation , which proved unanimously iu that brother ' s favour , and ho being present was exalted in ample form by Comp . Bowes . The symbolic lecture was delivered by Comp . Finney , and the dnties of P . S . discharged by Comp , Edelsten . Their beiug no further business the Chapter was closed .

Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.

LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . 65 .

THE Annual Snnmior Banquet of this Lodgo was held on Wednesday , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Richmond . Tho members , ever anxious to meet with true Masonic feeling , have so far succeeded that what with tho presence of ladies and numerous visitors these gatherings have always proved a success . Various places have been tried , as well as an excursion on tho Maria Wood , & c ., but tho

entertainment last year at the hotel jnst mentioned gave such satisfaction that the Lodge was induced to meet there again this year . The beautiful scenery in the vicinity of the hotel added greatly to the pleasures of the gathering , and in spite of an occasional shower , the bant | uet passed off most successfully . At 2 * 30 o ' clock precisely tho brethren , ladies and visitors , to the number of about 130 , sat down

to a sumptuous and rech-rche bant | tiet provided by Bro . Hunt . The W . M . Bro . C . E . Terry presided with his accustomed geniality , and was well supported by Bros . P . M . ' s C . Daniel , Goodwin , A . L . Leins , J . G . Bi-own , Arnold , Chicken S . W ., Roberts J . W ., Schiidler , Rich and Pierce , S . W ., & c- After dinner the W . M . proposed tho usual loyal toasts , beginning with that of Her Majesty tho Queen . The National

Anthem having been sung by Bro . Stafford , the toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the Princess of Wales and tho rest of tho Royal Family followed , and was enthusiastically received . Bro . Miller having sung " God bless the Prince of Wales , " Bro . Daniel I . P . M . roso and said it was his proud privilege to propose the health of the W . M ., who in the Lodge was so generally mid

deservedly appreciated and respected . He felt certain tho ladies and brethren would give such a reception to the toast as was justified by the sterling worth of Bro . C . E . Terry , not only as W . M ., but also as the president of that meeting , on the success of which ho must warmly congratulate ( hat brother . Mrs . Plater having sang a very excellent song , which wits loudly applauded , the W . M ., in replv , said

he thanked Bro Daniel tor his kintl expressions . It being a ladies day , ho was pleased to seo so many of the fair sex gracing their festive board , for in his own mind ho was convinced that tho excursion would be a comparatively poor affair without their presence . Ho then , in very elo (| tiont terms , proposed the toast of the Ladies , coupling the names of Bro . Barge to return thanks for tho maidens ,

and Bro . Haynes for tho matrons . After a well delivered recitation from Bro . Hawkins , Bros . Barge and Haynes humorously responded for the honour clone tho fair sex . The W . M . then gave tho toast of the Visitors , and called on Bro . II . M . Levy P . M . 188 to return thanks , which that brother did with his usual eloquence . Tea and coffee were then served , and dancing was entered upon with great spirit , , and was sustained for sonic time . At length the time for so-oarating

arrived , and the members of ( . fit ; Lodge and their guests departed for home , having first expressed to the W . M . and his principal coadjutors their sense of the , p loasiue they hud experienced . Among those present were Bros . J . Htrokirk , Lake , Brown , Waiters , Chivers , . Roberts , Miller , Goodman , Howard , Mitchell , & c . Bro . Speight acted as toast master .

Prosperity Lodgo of Ins traction , ITo . 65 . —At the meet ing held on Tuesday . ! 2 'h July , at Bro . Muidwell ' s , ITereuies Tavern Leadenhall-streol . ' ---Bros . Seine ! I or W . M ., Caton S . W ., Roberts J . W . MaielweU Tre-n ; .- ., Holland Hi ( .:. Chicken S . D ., Hammond XI ) .. "Mes

Pfcceptor . Piviirniiiurios were fully observed , and the croiuony of passing was r ; heatgod , RIM . Walker candidate . Tho W . M . also rehearsed Iho ecrotn ' , ; : y of the third degree , and gave the traditional ' history , Bro . Wulki . r again acting ns candidate-. Bvo . Caton was electee W . M . fbr next moot , a :: -- . Jh was (¦ urvict ! unanimous }; - that , tho Loo ' ""

nt Instruction shouiti coin inae its nicotines Hiroiignout the suiinnei months , especially a . \ a largo attendance may be reiied on at each o ! tho Monthly Association ni ghts , and it is fully believed that tho brethren will support the Preceptor and Offices .

Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.

Amherst Lodge , TTo . 12 '? .. —The little , village of Iliverheiul , on the borders of Scvenoaks , now boasts a Masonic Lodge , which for several voars held its meetings at Westerham , bnt its local interest the-p having abated , anil fresh members being added to it , most of whom were residents < f Loudon , or the suburbs of the great Metro-JIO ! H , it was th ' light , advisable , with the consent of Grand Lodge , to

remove to a more convenient locality ; it was therefore tleciiled to renvve to the Amherst Arms here The meeting hold on Saturday last , was well attended , every Oilicer being at his post , aud with the exception of two or three of tho brethren , till tho members wore prosent , besides several Visitors . After tho formal opening of the Lodge and the , cotdirmntmu e . F tho mintites of tho previous regular

Lodge ant ? a Loih . ro of Kinoi-geary , two genfcfemoH wero admitted to the secrets and privileges of tho livst degree . The great feature of tho mooting , however , culminated in an oration "On the Origin of Mnsmiic Ritual and Tradition as manifested by tho Geometrical Design and Symbolism of the Great Pyramid , " delivered by Bro . Wm . Rowbottom , of tho Royal Alfred Lodge No . 102 S , Alfrohon . There

aro , wo aro pleased to say , not a fow Masons who aro uofc content or satislied with their mere connection with tho Masonic body , but aro studiously seeking to probo to its depths tho meaning of tho science and its earliest development . Foremost amongst them stands our worfev Bro . Rowbnttotu , who though but a comparatively young menib r , has done much to enlighten tho brethron as to the early

association of tho mystic symbols used by tho Craft aud thciv inter . pretiitious . Although the difficulty in the interpretation of allegory is acknowledged to bo great , yet we havo many brethren of late who have gone deeply into and devoted timo and attention to bring to lig ht much that is useful and instructive ) to the Craft in general Bro . Rowbottoin has confined his researches chiefly to the Masonic

symbols to bo found in connection with one of tho most wondorful structures of tho world—the great Egyptian Pyramid . And tho better to elucidate his subject ho explains , by moans of a small modol and a large drawing , with diagrams of this extraordinary edifice , some of tho great features which confirm his views of tho connecting liuks between ancient and modern Freemasonry . By this very

carefullydigested lecture not only did he enlighten tho brethron of this Lodgo , but by request ho has given his oration at tho Masonic Temple of Liver - pool , the Arboretum Lodgo of Derby , and several other Lodges . Thus , by his happy descrip tions of the various symbols and their associations he has opened up a wide field for further research . The locturo was listened to with marked attention , and nt , its closo Bro . Durot P . M .

moved , and Bro . Banks seconded , a vote of thanks to tho lecturer , which was carried unanimously , and was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Tho Lodge was then resumed in tho first degree , and tho names of four gentlemen wero proposed and seconded as candidates for initiation at the next Lodge meeting . The Lolge was afterwards closed in duo form , and tho brethren adjonrned to the

banqnet room , where Bro . Waller had arrayed tho tables with much taste , and furnished a splendid repast . The W . M . presided at the ban . tpiet , and in tho course of the . af tev-dinnev proceedings gavo tho usual Masonic toasts with appropriate remarks ; tho various responses wore tersely and aptly rendered by the Officers present . Tho health of the Visitors , and especially of Bro . Rowbottom , was given most

heartily , and responded to by Bros . Rowbottom S . D . No . 1028 , J . Weldon AV . M . No . 925 , J . N . Dodd J . D . 171 , and Bro . Morgan . Altogether a very pleasant afternoon and evening was spent , and tho proceedings in too banquet room was much enlivened by tho admirable singing and recitations of Bros . Baker , Weldon , Jewell , Smalman , Smith , and others .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —On Tuesday , 13 th July , at Bro . Bond's , Bedford Hotel , Southamptonbuildings , W . C . Bros . Abell W . M ., Snodin S . W ., Evans J . W ., Pclikan S . D ., T . B . Lmscott J . D ., Caton I . G ., P . M . ' s Bingcmami , Watts ; Bros . Hallam , Stroud , Pratt , Parker , Scott and Kitchitigmaii . Lodge was opened and tho minutes of the preceding meeting woro read and confirmed . Bro . Kitaliingman , a candidato for passing , answered tho

usnal questions and was entrusted . Tlie ceremony was thou rehearsed . The live sections of the lecture were worked—first by Bro . Abell , second Hallam , third Pclikan , fourth Watts , and fifth Aboil . Bro . Pratt , Lodge 057 , was elected a member . Bro . Snodin was appointed W . M . for the ensuing w'eek . Lodge was closed aud adjourned till I Tuesday , 20 th July , at 7 p . m .

Dalhoitsie Lodgo of Instruction , Ho . 860 . —At Bro . j Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 13 th July . Bros . Brasted W . M ., Christian S . W ., Clark J . W ., Carr S . D ., C . Lorkin J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , and others . Lodgo was opened and the minutes of

last meeting- were read and confirmed . Bro . Dallas was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . G . Lorkin worked the first section of tho lectine , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed iu tho second degice , ami Hro . Christian was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed in due form .

west Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , mo . 1612 — Held at , the Fe-tlhers Hotel . Ealing , on Thursday , 8 th July . Bros . F . Botk-y W . M ., C . E . Hot ley S . Wl , C . Bollorby J . W ., G . Coop S . D ., , \ . Jones J . D ., J . Wells rive ., E . G-ilo-. yski I . G ., C . Andrews P . M ., 0 . Pcor . e i 7 ::, T . Toynboo 452 , E . T . Brown , K . C . Porter , F . Millson , Smith . Tho Lodge was opened in due . form , and the minutes

wore road . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Wells f-i \ i ,-. ! idate . Uro . T . Toynbee answered the usual questions leading to 'he . ' ¦ cciiOfl il .-gi-i-e . tiro . G . Cno- > , with the n-uistanee of Bro . C . Andrews P . M . worked the lifih section ol the first lecture . Bros . C . Peavsc , of Lodge 173 , and T . Toynbeo , of Lodge 452 , were elected members . Bros . G . E . Botley wits elected W . M . for next meeting , and the Lodge waa closed iu due form .