Notices Of Meetings.

We trust his health will permit liim to ftttend as of old , when the Yarborough will again attract large attendances of brethren seeking instruction , combined with the comforts of a well-appointed Lodge room . —ED . F . C ]

Eoyal Alfred Lodgo of Instniction , No . 780 . —On 10 th inst ., at the Star ancl Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : — L . Franckel W . M ., F . Botloy S . W ., 0 . E . Botley J . W ., and acting Sec , Tucker Treas ., W . Oaton S . D ., Andrews P . M . J . P ., T . Toynbeo I . G . ; Past Master Bro . Cordingley . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cordingley candidate . Tho questions of

the second degree were answered , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , the same brother acting as candidate . Bro . Toynbee answered the questions leading to the third degree . Lodge closed in second degree , and Bro . T . Toynbee , of Lodge Frederick of Unity 452 , Croydon , was elected a member . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for the meeting on Friday , 1 st October . Lodge was then closed and adjourned to 17 th inst . ( Officers' night ) .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 882 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 15 th inst ., at Bro . Hyde ' s , Bed Lion , Poppin ' s-conrt , Fleet-street . Present : —Bros . Fox W . M ., Turner S . W ., Tate J . W ., Long P . M . Preceptor , Gates S . D ., Abell J . D ., Kearney I . G ., and many others . After tho confirmation of the minutes the Lodge was opened in second degree , and Bro .

Brocklehnrst being a candidate to he raised was examined and entrusted , and the Lodge being opened in third degree , the ceremony waa ably performed by the W . M . The sections of the lecture were worked by the brethren , the questions being put by Bros . Tate , Abell , and Brown . Bro . Turner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and then Lodge was closed .

Friendship Lodge , No . 928 . —ii meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Petersfield . Present : — Bros . M . P . Creedon W . M ., H . Peirson S . W ., W . C . Burley . J . W ., W . B . Edjeler P . M . Treasurer , J . Woodhouse S . D ., Naylor J . D ., F . C . Wells I . G ., Charles Knight Tyler . The business comprised the initiation of Mr . J . B . Hammond , and the raising of Bro . R . Pocock .

The Gilbert Greenall Lodge , No . 1250 , Warrington . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present : —Bros . John H . Galloway W . M ., T . H . Sutton I . P . M ., Spencer WaNhead S . W ., T . Hutchinson J . W ., W . Eichardson P . M . Treas ., D . W . Finney P . M . Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies Sec , W . Taylor S . D ., W . H . Jenkins J . D ., J . O'Brien I . G ., T . Domville

O . G ., W . Bolton , E . Heaton , A . Potter , Jos . Shilcock , H . Houghton , G . Cropper , P . J . Edelsten P . M ., K . Brierley P . M ., J . Baird , J . S . Green , W . Woods P . M ., T . Barber , J . Barlow , A . G . Webster , J . Smethurst , H . Hoult , G . Mackey , J . Farrington , W . Reid , John Potter , A . F . G . Potter , and John R . Tomlinson P . M . 368 . Tho minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed . Tho name of

Mr . Charles Ashnrst , station master , Warrington , was placed before the notice of the brethren in the usual way , and his acceptance notified by the W . M . Mr . Ashnrst being in attendance was duly and solemnly admitted , the ceremony being admirably performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Eichardson . The rest of the bnsiness was of an ordinary routine character , and the Lodge being closed in the

usual way , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Bro . A . Potter was the purveyor , and gavo unqualified satisfaction . Bro . Galloway W . M . occupied the chair , and gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , after which the brethren separated in harmony , abont half-past ten o ' clock . Bros . Jenkins aud Richardson added to the enjoyment of the evening by their vocal efforts .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —At Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 7 th September . Bros . P . M . Myers W . M ., Smith S . W ., Forss J . W ., Pavitt S . D ., Tyer J . D ., Brownsom I . G ., Worsley Sec , Mnsto Prec ; Bailey , Ravve , Keable , & o . The Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting

were read ancl confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Tyre acting as candidate . Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , and the W . M . the fifth . Bro . Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Bro . T yer 1306 was elected a member , Lodge then closed .

On 14 th instant . —Bros . Smith W . M ., Pavitt S . W ., Brownsom J . W ., Cnndick S . D ., Ives J . D ., Lane I . G ., Worsley Sec , P . M . Musto Preceptor : Bros . Johnson , Sadler , Whito , Cope , & c . After preliminaries Bro . Worsley answered the questions , and the Lodge opened in the second degree ; the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , the Deacon ' s

work being beautifully carried out by Bro . Cnndick , who showed the excellent manner in which this pare of the ceremony shonld be conducted . Bro . Pavitt worked the first , second , third , fourth , and fifth ocucions

or tne lecture . The Jjoclge was closed in the second degree , when Bro . Pavitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Althongh Tuesday last was snch an nnpropitions night , this Lodge was well attended . We should recommend visitors to drop in next week , when the Treasurer will work the third ceremony .

Israel Lodge of Instruction , No . 205 . — The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Rising San , Globe-road , Bethnal Green , on the 26 th inst ., by Bro . J . T . K . Job J . W . 1076 , who will bo supported by Past Masters Bros . T . J . Barnes S . W ., B . Cnndick J . W ., W . Mnsto I . P . M ., W . Myers , W . Yetton , and other prominent workers . Lod ge will be opened at 7 p . m . precisely .

Notices Of Meetings.

King ' s Cross Lodgo of Instruction . —At tlie regular mooting of the above , on 12 th inst ., at Bio . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte Street , Fitzroy Square , the chair was occupied by Bro . If . M . Lovy P . M . 1 SS , L . Jacobs S . W ., B . Kauffman J . W ., J . S . Fanl S . D ., Bingham I . G' ., L . Solomons Sec , Devino Treasurer , Hemming- acting Preceptor . The ceremony of tho first degree was rehearsed , Bro .

Patrick Feony acting as candidate . Tho W . M . then rehearsed tho second degree , with Bro . Eook as candidate . The first , second nnd fourth sections of tho first lecture were worked by the brethren assisted by Bro . Hemmings . Bros . Virral , P . Feony 1017 and Hook attended as visitors , and wero unanimously elected members . Bro . L . Jacobs was elected W . M . for the next week . The Lodge of Instruction was then closed .

Royal Arthur Lodge , No . 1360 . —A meeting was hold on 2 nd September , at the Lecture Hall , Wimbledon . Present : —Bros . J . Brnnker W . M ., G . F . Robison S . W ., R . T . Sumner J . W ., C . Stockman Sec , E . Standen S . D ., J . W . Oakman J . D ., F . Edbrook I . G ., J . Woodstock Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Peacock , Reeves and Cockerell . Tho minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . P . M . Reeves was elected W . M . for ensuing year , Bro . Jackson re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock re-appointed Tyler .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday , tho 13 th inst . Present : — Bros . C . G . Padel W . M ., G . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer as S . W ., G . Simpson J . W ., W . P . Husband Assistant Secretary , M . Millington S . D ., W . York as J . D ., 0 . Marshall Organist , G . H . Simpson M . C ., J . Blenkin I . G ., P . Pearson Tyler ; also Bros .. Dyson , Girling , Stubbs ,

Carter , J . R . Jackson , H . Jackson , Blackstone , Brown , Humphries , Davies , Walker , J . F . Taylor , Atkinson , Chapman , & o . Several visitors were also present . A letter was read from Bro . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., absent iu London on account of ill health , and a telegram was also read from Bro . Whytehead P . M ., who is enjoying the

sea breezes at Flamborough , and who had sent an old and curious apron for presentation to the Lodge . At refreshment , the usual toasts were given , Bro . Jennings responding for the Visitors . The W . M . was congratulated upon his restored health , ancl a most pleasant evening was spent .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 9 th Sept ., at tho Feathers' Hotel , Ealing . Present .- —Bros . J . Green W . M ., E . Geflowski S . W ., S . Dyer J . W ., H . E . Tncker Treas ., W . Seward jnn . S . D ., J . Wells J . D ., Gasson I . G . Past Masters C . Andrews ; Bros . J . W . Woolmer , F . Botley , E . C . Porter . After preliminaries the W . M . rehearsed the

ceremony of initiation , Bro . P . M . Andrews candidate . Bro . Green vacated the chair in favour of Bro . H . E . Tncker , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , ancl Bro . J . W . Woolmer volunteered as candidate for the ceremony of passing , which was rehearsed by the W . M . in a very able and impressive manner . Bro . P . M . Andrews delivered the lecture on the Tracing Board . Bro . E . Geflowski was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed in due form .

Beaconsfield Lodge of Instruction , No . 1662 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , at tho Chequer ' s Hotel , Marsh Street , Walthamstow . Present—T . Upward W . M ., C . B . Carter S . W ., 0 . Webster J . W ., G . Clark Sec , W . G . Hallows S . D ., E . Brown J . D ., H . F . Inman I . G . ; Past Master Bro . J . Pinder ; Bros . J . Edwards , J . A . Reed . The Lodge opened in due form and the minntes of last Lodge

meeting were read . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Edwards candidate . Bro . Reed answered the questions preparatory to being passed to the second degree . Lodge was opened to the second degree when Bro . Reed was passed . The Lodge was then resnmed , and Bros . Reed , Brown ancl Edwards wore unanimously elected members . Lodge closed in . form and adjourned ,

MASONIC DISTPLINK . —My attention has been called to the great want of "Masonic Disipline " in some of our Lodges over the conduct of those who profess and call themselves Masons . It is becoming more than ever necessary that Masonry should heboid in the declaration of its principles , and that it should as boldly determine to enforce its admirable tenets . Temperance is a cardinal virtue in Masonry . If

this virtue be inscribed upon our banner , and if that banner bo proudly waving in its purity over the temple , why should ifc be allowed , from time to time , to be disgraced by the workmen thafc are engaged in their labours beneath its folds of bcanfcy ? Shall Masons persist in continual , flagrant violations of all moral law , and in open and constant disregard of the most sacred teachings of our Fraternity , there

by bringing shame upon the Craft , ancl we refuse or neglect to punish the transgressor P Do not the immoral practices of some of our Brethren stamp the lie upon their profession and Masonic characters ? With all the charity which the most generons heart can exercise , are we not compelled to acknowledge that we have too often denounced theso things , and yet allowed onr members to indulge in them ? My Brethren , if onr Institution be honest in its proclamation of hostility to

vice , it will not tolerate , ancl oven nourish in its bosom , those members who habitually practise thoso vices that aro in violation of Masonic principles ancl morality . If onr erring Brethren will not bo restrained from disrepnfcable practices by words of loving counsel , let us not hesitate to visit condemnation upon vice iu all its forms , ancl ever maintain , by strict discipline , the high , moral standard of Masonry . —Grancl Master Williams , of Delaware .