Notices Of Meetings.

Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —The members of this Lodgo assembled for the first time this season on Monday , tho 16 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Bro . J . D . Barnett W . M . occupied the chair . There wero also present Bros . John Peartree S . W ., David Posener J . W ., Phil Levy Secretary , Geo Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croaker l . G . John Ross I . P . M . ; Past Masters

John Constable , N . Moss , M . H . Harris , Z . Bloomfield , N . Gluckstein , E . Gottheil , and upwards of thirty lay members . Tho Lodge having been opened , and tho usual preliminaries disposed of , Bro . Smith was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft , after which the following gentlemen wore initiated , namely : —Messrs . Adolph Salaman , Saul Valentine , Isaac C Myers , and Baron David Barnett . Notice of

motion was given by Bro . E . Gottheil , that a sum of twenty guineas be subscribed by this Lodgo for the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of Bro . Constable , who intends to represent the Lodge at the next Festival . The business of tho evening being completed , refreshment was served , after which the various toasts were given and responded to . The W . M ., in proposing " The Queen , " said

the lateness of the evening would be sufficient apology for being brief ; at any rate , it required no words of his to recommend the toast of tho " Queen and Craft . " This , together with tho one to H . R . H . tho Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro . Grand Master , and Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , was received with the usual enthusiasm . Tho W . M . then proposed

the health of the " Initiates , ancl especially adverted to the fact of having that evening introduced his own brother into the Order , having , from boyhood up , stood towards him in the position of a father ; ho now occupies the same relationship towards him as a Mason , and he was sure that he would prove a credit to tho Order . As regards the rest of the Initiates ,

from the way they had been recommended , ho was sure they wero gentlemen of integrity , and would not fail to become respectable members of our justly honoured institution . Bro . B . D . Barnett said , in reply—I have been requested by my co-initiates to return thanks for the kind manner in which our names have been received , and we trust that the course of our life and conduct in future will show how

we appreciate the honour yon have done ns this evening . The visitors , Bros . Loewenstark 1360 , Chantler 211 , A . Gluckstein 141 , Peters 15 , Welland 1319 , Gibbs 15 , and Frost 1347 , severally responded , expressing pleasure at what they had witnessed in the Lodge , and gratitude for tho fraternal reception accorded them . The I . P . M . proposed the health of tho W . M ., who assured the brethren

such services as are at his disposal he had always given , and would continue to do so for the benefit of the Lodgo . For the Past Masters Bro . Constable replied , dilating particularly upon his love for tho Masonic charities , and stated that he was desirous to raise £ 1 , 000 , and hoped to havo tho support of all the brethren to aid him to reach

the goal of his ambition . Tho W . M . then pleaded for the Benevolent Fund , when each of the newly initiated subscribed £ 1 Is . The Officers responded , and the proceedings came to an end . The W . M . and Bros . Bailey and Child contributed to the pleasure of the evening by singing some excellent songs .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on AVodnesday , the 18 th October , at Masons ' Hall Tavern , Mason ' s-avenue , Coleman-Btreet , E . C . Present—Bros . George Corner W . M ., Staley S . W ., Sayer J . AV ., Rndderforth Assist . Secretary , Fenncr S . D ., Turqnand P . M . J . D ., Watson Steward , Bone I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . E . Gottheil Preceptor , James Stevens , AY . H . Myers ; and Bros . Abell , J . P . Cohen , Batyee , Walker ,

Blinkhorn , 1 elton , < sc . Business—Tho Lodge having been opened , the minutes read , and the customary proceedings which precede tho working of third ceremony rehearsed , tho AV . M . worked the degree , Bro . Cohen acting as candidate . The three sections were worked b y Bro . Rndderforth , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rndderforth was elected to preside on next AVednesday , for the purpose of working tho Fifteen Sections . The proceedings will commence at 7 punctually .

United Strength Lodge of Instruction , No . 228 . —Held its weekly meeting on AVednesday , the 11 th of October , at the Grafton Arms , Princo of AVales ' -road , Kentish-town . Present—Bros . Halsey W . M ., Carter S . AV ., Peener J . W ., Koester P . M . 435 Sec , Peener Treasurer , Slyman S . D ., Blakemore J . D ., Keil l . G . P . M . ' s Bros . J . N . Frost , AVuest , Limbeer . Members—Bros .

Killick and Houston . The Lodge was opened n due form , with solemn prayer , the minutes road and confirmed . Business—The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed , Bro . Houston being candidate . The 1 st , 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th sections were worked . It was proposed that tho Fifteen Sections bo worked on the 1 st of November , by Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . The chair to be taken at seven o ' clock precisely .

Panrrmre Lodge , No . 720 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , 16 th October , at tho Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W . Present : Bros . AV . Trusler AV . M ., M . Spiegel as S . W ., Payne P . M . J . AV ., Thomas Poore P . M . and Treasurer , McKay S . D ., Wolfe J . D ., Huntley I . G ., Steadmnn Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . IT . Pnlman , James Stevens- ' , and a large number of brethren . The Lodgo having been

opened , and minutes of previous meeting road , was passed into tho 2 nd degree , and Bro . Fisher proved his proficiency as a Craftsman nnd retired . Tho W . M . then invited Bro . Stevens P . M . to complete the Masonic introduction of his personal friend , Bro . Fisher , by raising him to the degree of M . M ., and that ceremony was duly

performed . Tho Lodge was closed down , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . In tho course of tho evening Bro . Fisher expressed his thanks to tho members for his admission into Masonry , and his sense of the importance of the step he had taken in joining the Order , together with his gratification with the ceremonies he had gone throngh . After the usual toasts , the brethren separated , at an earl y hour .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly

Notices Of Meetings.

meeting of the above Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Bros . Cambridge AV . M ., Hogarth S . W ., AVeigo J . AV ., Johnson S . D ., Smith J . D ., Davies I . G ., AVorsley Secretary , AVallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Dallas , Watkins , Toy , AVilliams , Horsley , Hewlot , Crosby , Barker , & e . Tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Toy acting

as candidate . The ceremony was rendered in capital style . As this was the first time the AV M . had performed it , especial praise is due . Bro . Turqnand worked tho second section of the lecture , Bro . Horsley the third , assisted by tho brethren . The Lodge was resumed to the second degree . Bro . Horsley worked tho third section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Hewlet . Tho Lodge was resumed

to the first degree . Bro . Hogarth was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , ancl appointed his officers in rotation . A beautiful mahogany box , fitted with brass handles , lock and hinges , to hold the jewels , & c , was presented to this Lodgo of Instruction by Bro . Dallas . Tho gift was pleasingly acknowledged , and a unanimous vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes . Tho Lodgo closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned .

"Wear V alley Lodge , No . 1121 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Friday , the 13 th of September , at tho King ' s Arms Hotel , Bishop Auckland . Present—Bros . George Stillman P . M . No . 124 W . M ., John Wyld S . W ., Andrew Arnold J . AV ., John Brown Sec , Watson Hunter Treas ., Thomas Wilkinson S . D ., Wm . Watson Brown J . D ., John Henderson D . C , Charles J . T . Poole Steward ,

David Bryco Tod I . G ., Joseph Bonrman Tyler . Visitor — Bro . Henry Dowson , Central Lodgo No . 71 , Springfield , Illinois , U . S . A . Business—Two candidates were balloted for , and , being unanimously accepted and in attendance , were duly initiated by the AV . M ., Bro . Wyld S . W . delivering the charge . Bros . Ostle and Abbott wero afterwards raised to the third degree . Bro . AVm . Crawford presided

at tho organ . The grand old ceremony was effectively rendered by the W . M . It was announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge would beheld at the Mechanics'Institute , South Shields , on Tuesday , the 24 th October 1876 , and the W . M . requested as many of the brethren as could make it convenient to accompany him there . Ono new candidate was proposed , and the Lodge was then closed in form and with solemn prayer .

Eoyal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Tuesday last , when the Fifteen Sections were ably worked by the brethren of tho Salisbury Lodgo of Instruction—Bros . Mander P . M . 1201 as W . M ., Cull S . AV ., Lee J . W . Tho Lodgo was opened in due form . The first lecture was worked by the following : —Bros . Wise , A . Stewart , J . AV . AVright ,

C A . Woods , W . S . Lee , Bently , J . Collins . Second lecture b y Bros . D . M . Belfrage , J . H . Watts , Rndderforth , Farwig , T . Cull . Third lecture by Bros . F . Honeyman , Neighbour and G . Davis . The Lodge was resumed . Tho AV . M . rising , Bro . Weston , Royal Commemoration Lodge , and Bro . Block , of Southern Star , were elected joining members . It was proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the

minutes for the manner in which the W . M . had presided . Bro . Cull acknowledged tho compliment paid him , ancl the brethren who wero associated with him . It was proposed by Bro . AVise , aud seconded by Bro . A . Wright , that the brethren who had kindly assisted that evening should bo elected honorary members . After closing , the W . M . proposed the health of Bro . J . Wright , and thanked him for the manner he had entertained thorn .

West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1612 . —Amongst those of our new Lodges for which a prosperous career may be anticipated , we know of none where the prospects are more hopeful than in the case of this Lodge . Consecrated so lately as July of the present year , but little time has yet elapsed for fairly and fully exhibiting its capabilities , but if a competent Master and

ably qualified Officers will carry the day , this Lodge should bo second to none . The brethren held their first regular meeting on Saturday last , the 14 th inst ., at the Ealing Institute , when the chair was occupied by Bro . A . Beasley , who was supported by Bros . T . Kingston S . AV ., AV . Goss J . AV . 780 as J . W ., A . J . Burr S . D ., J . Green J . D ., AV . J . Compton I . G ., Brown Treasurer , J . C Roe Secretary , 0 .

G . D . Perrott Chap ., Delevante Organist , Harrison Tyler . Tho Lodgo having been formally opened , Bro . J . Chambers Roe read tho minutes , which had been entered in a most perfect manner , and called forth the unanimous approval of those present . On these being confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . Richard Carless Prickett 795 , Josiah William Fisher 1238 , Alfred Hendriks 1238 , as joining

members , and resulted favourably in each case . The agenda paper bore tho names of five gentlemen as candidates for initiation , viz .: — Messrs . Hugh Hughes , Henry Edward Tucker , Alfred Pooley , Edmund Rixon AVoodbridge , and AVilliam Seward ; in their case also tho result of tho ballot was pronounced satisfactory . Bro . Beasley then , in a most careful and impressive manner , initiated

each candidate separately , thus fulfilling his promise that ho would carry out the duties of the chair , even to the very letter . One Brother was then proposed as a joining member , ancl the names of two gentlemen were given as candidates for admission into the ranks of Freemasonry . Bro . Delevante , on the motion of the AV . M ., was made an honorary member of the Lodge , such honorary membership

to continue so long as he retains the post of Organist . The Lodge was then closed . The brethren then repaired to the hostelry of Bro . Brown , where a choice repast was done justice to . Bro . Beasley did the honours of tho table in a highly genial manner , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The visitors were Bros . E . Hopgood P . M . 946 . F . F . Johnson 1593 , G . Wills 780 , J . G . Le Grys 780 , aud W . AV . Morgan 1385 .

CniifBSE UAHVIITG . —For Sale , an elaborately carved set of Ivory Chessmen . The Kings stand 8 i inches high , the other pieces in proportion . Knights anil Fawns on horseback , all mounted on stands , with concentric balls . Can be seen , and full particulars obtained , on application to W . W . Honour , 67 Barbican . — Aclvl .