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1505—Emulation , Masouic Hall , Liverpool 1576—Dee , Union Hotel , Parkgate , Choshiro 1 > 80—Cranhourne , Red Liou Hotel , Hatfield , Herts , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1587—St . Giles , Royal Oak Hotel , Cheadle 1026—Hotspur , Masonic Hall , Maple street , Newcastle 1892—Wallington , King's Arms Hotel , Carshalton . ( Instruction )

R . A . 57—Humber , Freemasons' Hall , Hull R . A . 216—Sacred Delta , Masonic Hall , Liverpool R . A . 279—Fortitude , Freemasons' Hall , Hal ford Street , Leicester R . A . 431—Ogle , Masonic Hall , Norfolk-street , North Shields B . A . 4 . 12—St . Peter ' s , Masonic Hall , Boroughbury , Peterborough R . A . 1130— Do Mowbrav , George Hotel , Melton Mowbray R . A . 1235—Phoenix of St . Ann , Court Hotel , Buxton R . A . 1503—Francis Burdett , Albany Hotel , Twickenham M . M . 31—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester

PEIDAY , 26 th JUNE . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Rohort Burns , The North Pole , 115 Oxford-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruc . ) 60—Peace and Harmonv , Freemasons' Tavern , W . C . 144—St . Luke , White Hart , King ' s-road , Chelsea , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction )*

507— united Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwoll , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruct . ) 766—William Preston , St . Andrew's Tavern , George St ., Baker St ., at 8 . ( In ) 780— R . yal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kow Bridge . ( Instruction ) 831—Ranelagh , Six Bells , Hammorsmith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction )

1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Floot-stroet , E . C . at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1158—Belgrave , Jermyn-street , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , AHvyne Castle , St . Paul's-road , Canonbury , at 8 . ( Iu . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroko Hall , Nottiug Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789—Ubique , 79 Ebury Street , Pimlico , S . W ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction )

R . A . —Panmure C . of Improvement , Stirling Castle , Church Streot , Camberwel ' R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , Lonrton .-st . reot . Greenwich , ( Inst . ) R . A . 95—Eastern Star Chapror of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall Sf R . A . 749—Belgravo , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall Street R . A . 1159—Marquis of Dalhousio , 33 Golden-square , W . R . A . 1602—Sir Hugh Myddelton , Agricultural Hall , N . M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , Lonrt ., n Wall , K . G . ( Instruction ) M . M . 223—West Smithfield , Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul ' s Churchyard

401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bounty Inn , Slaiclburn 404—Watford , Freemasons' Hall , Watford 453—Chigvvell , Public Hall , Station Road , Loughton , at 7 . 30 ( Inst ) 460—Sutherland of Unity , Castle Hotel , Newcastlo-undei ^ -Lyme 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth

810—Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skipton 1034—Eccleshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1712—St . John , Freemasons Hall , Grainger Street , Newcastle upon Tyne 1993—Wolseley , Masonic Rooms , King Street , Manchester . ( Instruction ) Genoral Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7

R . A . 242—Magdalen , Guildhall . Doncaster R .. A . 680—Seftaa , Masonic Hall , Liverpool R . A . 1086—Walton , Skelmerdales Masonic Hall . Kirkdale , Liverpool M . M . 10-1—Southdown , Station Hotel , H iywards Heath , Sussex K . T . 125—Sussex , Southdown Hotel Eastbourne R . C . 20—Royal Kent , Masonic Hall , Maple-street / Newcastle

SATURDAY , 27 th JUNE . j 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1297—West Kent , Crystal Palace , Sydenham 1304—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1541—Alexandra Palace , Imperial Hotel , Holnorn Viaduct 1624—Eccleston , Crown and Anchor , 79 Ebury Streot , S . W ., at 7 ( Instruction )

1871—Gosthng-Murray , Town Hall , Honnslow 2012—Chiswick , Hampshire Hog , King Street , Hammersmith , W . ( Instruct . ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-streot , Kosent-street . W ., at 8 R . A . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 8 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 1044— Mid-Surrey , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell R . A . 1329—Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E .

Provincial Grand Lodgo of Surrey , St . Mark ' s School , St . Andrew ' s Road , Surbiton , at 2 . 15 p . m . 149—Peace , Private Rooms , Meltham 453—Chigwell , Forest Hotel , Chingford 1 * 02—Wharncliffe , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistone 1404—Erasmus Wilson , Pier Hotel , Greitheenh 1531—Chiselhurst , Bull's Head Hotel , Chiselhurst 1965—Eastes , Parish Rooms , Bromley , Kent 1982—Greenwood , Public Hall , Epsom

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS . : 0 :

PALATINE LODGE , No . 97 , SUNDERLAND .

npHERE was a large master of brethren of the town and - * - neighbouring districts on the 23 rd nit ., to witness the initiation of Mr . Ardasir Cowasji Nusservanji Homji , 23 years of age , engineer , a Parsee , from Bombay , at a Lodge of emergency , Mr . Homji being about to leave England . The Lodge was duly opened by the WM

.. Bro . J . R . Pattison , who was supported by Bros . Taylorson Sharp as i-l ' . M ., Robert Singleton S . W ., Thos . Atkinson acting J . W ., Thomas Millican Watson P . M . Treasurer , G . C . Watson P . M . P . P . G J D . Secretary , Christopher M . Wake S . D ., John Geo . Nasbet J . D ., John J - Clay P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . P . G . Deputy D . of C . Director of

Ceremonies , E . G . Watson Organist , James R . Nicholson and Thomas Utnpbell Stewards , H . Campbell , J . Brown Tyler . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . T . Dinning W . M . St . Peter ' s , Newcastle ^ Cobhara P . P . G . S . of W ., A . T . Munro P . P . G . S . B ., J . G . Kirtby W -M . 919 , William Liddell P . P . G . D ., M . Douglass P . P . G . D ., & c . \ candidate bavins been dulv electedwas introduced . » nri in " . UUU J . J

, , ,. - ~ „ , , ., ..... ^« -v . ^ u , t . _ aieu in accordance with the mode applicable to candidates of the Parses faith , being obligated npon the Zand Avesta by the W . M ., 'o . J . R . Pattison . After the ceremony , the Lodge was closed , and he newl y-initiated brother was cordially greeted by the brethren . 16 the

previous regular meeting of the Lodge , the W . M . was honoured with the presence of the Officers of Provincial Grand ™ ige ^ Bro . R . HudsoD , P . G . Secretary , complimented the W . M . „ „ O ^ ers on the manner ia which the work of the Lodge was Performed .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

THE regular monthly meeting of this Lodgo took place on the 8 th instant , at the Eboraoum Masonic Hall , St . S ivionr ^ ate , York . There w «* n a large muster of the brethren , aud the appearance of the Hall was improved by the addition of new saats in the dn'is of massive mahogany , upholstered iu crimson plush . The Lodge was opened by tho J . P . M ., Brother J . Blenkin , who apologised for

the absence of Bro . Sir P . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., the W . M ., who was compelled to attend to his parliamentary duties in London . After the confirmation of the minutes , successful ballots were taken for Bros . J . W . Woodall Grand Treasurer of England as an honorary member , E . Wigglesworth 1991 as a joining member , aud for a

candidate . Tho chair was then takan by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . who proceeded to initiate a son of the I . P . M ., who received the charge from Brother W . Brown , the J . W . The I . P . M . having resumed the chair , then raised Bro . Dodson to the degree of a Master Mason , Subsequently several presentations were made , including two framed

pictures from Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., several books from Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., and other volumes from Bro . W . J . Hugban P . G . D ., and Bro . Ware . It was also resolved that the reading and . smoke rooms should be open for the use of members on every Friday evening from 8 to 11 . Votes of thanks were passed to the donors

and also to the Agricola Lodge for their fraternal courtesy iu offering the use of their room during the removal of the Eboracum Lodge from the Queen ' s Hotel to its new pre . mises . After the Lodge was closed the table 3 in the refreshment room were filled , and a most harmonious evening was spent . The

candidate ' s health was proposed , and it was mentioned as a curious coincidence that Bro . J . Blenkin P . M . was the first candidate initiated ID the Eboracum Lodge after its foundation , and that his son was the first candidate initiated , in the new hall . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Blenkin I . P . M ., Whytehead P . M .,

Cumberland P . M ., Balm Ford P . M ., Seller P . M ., Millington P . M . Simpson P . M ., Polkinghorne W . M . 1991 , Major Baldrey W . M . 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge , Major MoGaohen P . M ., Brown J . W ., Chap .

man S . D ., Dalton J . D ., Kay Sec , Lackeuby I . G ., Stephenson Stwd ., Abbey , Foster , Wilkinson , Irving , Thackray , Chapman , Horner , Ware , Thorpe , Storey , Dyson , Nance , Pearson , Lamb , Kersoppl 991 , Harding 1991 , White 1991 , Sample 236 , and others .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 11 th inst ., at the White Horse , Liverpool-road . Present—Bros . Payne W . M ., Ashton S . W ., James J . W ., Osborn Treasurer , Hughes Secretary , Von Holtorp S . D ., Turner J . D ., Weeden Preceptor , Ware I . G ., and several other brethren . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .

Southwell acting as candidate . Bros . Southwell and Keogh answered the questions leading to the second degree . Brothers Southwell and Keogh having retired , the Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising wa 3 rehearsed , Brother Osborn acting as candidate . The Lodge was closed and the meetings adjourned until Thursday , 3 rd September .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , "No . 1693 . —At the Cock Tavern , Highbnry , on Monday . Present—Bros . Cooper W . M ., Marks S . W ., Weare J . W ., Parks S . D ., Collingridge J . D ., Kirk I . G ., Western Acting Preceptor , and several others . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro .

Turner acting as candidate . Bro . Keogh , Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , No . 1602 , answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was elected a member . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till Monday next , when Bro . Forgo P . M . 1950 , S . W . 1693 will rehearse

the ceremony of installation at 8 ' 30 sharp . Bro . Western W . M . 1693 will rehearse the ceremony of installation on 29 th inst . The usual harmonious gatherings are continued at this Lodge of Instruction after closing of Lodge , and are much enjoyed by members .

The annual Convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex will be held at the Mifcre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Monday next , the 22 nd inst ., at five

o ' clock p . m . precisely . The usual business or the year will be transacted , and a banquet will follow , at 6 . 30 p . m . Tickets for the latter , exclusive of wine , are 7 s 6 d each . We hope to give a report of the proceedings in our next .

A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , on Thursday , 18 th inst . Comps . Knight M . E . Z ., Strugnell H , Radcliffe J ., Sheffield S . E ., Edmonds

S . N ., Gregory P . S . It is gratifying to record the zeal displayed by the Companions attached to this Chapter of Improvement ; the ceremonies on this occasion were especially well sustained .

Bro . James Terry Past Prov . S . G . W . . Norths and Hunts , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevoleut Institution , & c , will rehearse the consecration and installation ceremonies on

Monday , the 29 th inst ., at the Queen s Hotel , V ictoria Park , at 7 o'clock sharp . Brethren to appear in full Masonic Craft clothing . The Hotel is five minutes walk from Victoria Park Station .