Notices Of Meetings.

St . James's Union , No . 180 . —The first meeting after the va cation was held on Tuesday , the 10 th September , nt the Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Geo . A . B . Fletcher ( in ( ho chair ) , Farwig P . M . acting S . W , AV . IT . Baker J . W , AV . Parsons P . M . Secretary . J . Miles Treasurer , J Masted S . D , J . Chester J . D , T . A . ppnno I . G , A . AV . Stadon AV S . ; P . M . ' s J . C . Wado , A . Stonor ,

Robinson , and Farwig . Visitors- Bros . T > . Baker I . P . M . Joppi , Dr . Atcherley , of India , aud AV . Hudson . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Mr . Spence , after being balloted for , was initiated into Freemasonry , in a manner highly creditable to the AV . M , who it m ' . iv bo mentioned , was suffering from a fractured jaw . After Lodge had been closed the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet .,

provided by the now proprietors , Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited . It is almost needless to say that tbo banquet was excellently served . Owing to the indisposition of the AV . M , Bro . J . C . Wade presided , and gave the Queen and Cra , ft , after which the National Anthem was snng by Bro . Chester . Then followed the toast of H . B . H . the Prince of Wales . The Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M , tho Earl of Lathom

D . G . M , and the rest of tho Grand Officers Present and Past followed rap idly . Bro-. J . Wade then rose to propose tho health of the W . M . ; the brethren had witnessed tho work of Bro . Fletchor , which ho conld say left nothing to be desired . Although their W . M . was suffering most acutely , he had come to Lodgo , and performed tho duties of his office in a manner highly creditable to the St . James's Union Lodge .

He gave them the health of their AV . M , and in tho namo of tho brethren ho assured tho Worshipfnl Master of the sympathy of tho entire Lodgo with him in his present snlFerings . They all hoped ho would soon bo perfectly restored . Tho AV . M ., in a few well chosen words , thanked the brethren generally for their continued kindness and sympathy . Before sitting down ho

would givo them tho toast of tho initiate , who was a personal friend ; ho conld testify to tho sterling merit of Bro . Sponco . Thoir newly , made brother , in tho great struggle of life , evidenced all tbe qualities which endears a man to his kind . Ho would call upon the brethren to testify their hearty appreciation of his presence . After a song , cap itally sung by Bro . Westrop , Bro . Spence replied : —Ho thanked

the W . M . for the kind words spoken of him , also the brethren for tho hearty response given to his namo . He felt in a novel situation , and could not say ranch , except that ho trusted tho future would confirm tho brethren iu the choice thoy had made in admitting him to tbe Ancient Fraternity . The I . P . M . then gave tho Visitors . The St . James's Union Lodgo had long been noted for a goodly attendance of

Visitors , and he was sorry they had not more to-night , but although they were few in number , they wero bright ornaments in fcho Craft and aa snch the St . James ' s Union Lodge was delighted to welcome them . He called npon Bros . Dr . Atcherley and Hudson to respond . After a very able recitation from Bro . Baker , the Visiting Brethren returned thanks ; in eulogistic terms congratulating tho Lodge upon

the excellence of its work , every one of tho Officers acquitting himself very efficiently . The I . P . M . then proposed tho health of thoso ho described as the bulwarks of the Lodge , the P . M . 's , coupling with the toast the names of the Treasnrer and Secretary . For tho compliment Bro . P . M . Stoner , on behalf of the P . M . ' s , and Bro . Miles , for himself

and Secretary , responded . Tho Officers of the Lodge were next toasted , and Bro . P . M . Wade congratulated them upon the manner in which they had carried out their respective duties ; they individually returned thanks , and the Tyler ' s toast bronght an end to a very pleasant meeting .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 14 th inst , Bros . Wolf W . M ,, Gush S . W ., Parkes J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Thompson S . D ., A . Marks J . D , Darnell I . G . ; also Bros . Isaac , I . P . Cohen , Killick sen , Brasted , Gibbs , Honghfcon , Catling , Killick jun . Lion , Robinson , Spencer , Crawley , Archer , Richardson , Bnrtenshaw ,

Nicholl , Weeden , Gribbell , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gibbs answered the questions and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gibbs as candidate . Lodge resumed to the first degree , when Bro . 0 . K . Killick jnn . P . M . 1693 read a Lecture , written by the late Dr . Oliveron

, Ancient Masonic Rituals . Bros . G . M . Lion of tho Joppa Lodge , No . 188 , W . Nicholls of tho East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 , and Thomas Burtenshaw of the Hope and Unity , No . 211 , wero elected members . Bro . Gush was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . Killick jun . for the excellent

manner he had rendered the Lecture , after which Lodge was closed , and adjonrned . The Fifteen Sections will be worked by the members of tbo Royal Standard Lodge of . Instruction , in this Lodge , on tho 28 fch instant ; ' all particulars will be duly announced .

Pomfret Lodge , No . 380 , Northampton . —The bro . thren of this Lodgo resumed their meetings for the season on Thursday , the 12 th inst , when there was a large attendance of the brethren . Bro . Edwin James was raised to the sublime degree of M-M , jj ro j 0 j , g wag afterwards duly initiated , the W . M . w ' ^ ° ^ ^' S' ° y ) * n each case performing the ceremony in a very ible and impressive manner . Upwards of 30 afterwards sat down to refreshment , amongst them being Bros . P . M . R . C . Pars and John Rogers of 607 , and Bro . Jacob Dellmain of AVestern Lodge 39 . United

states . The whole proceedings were most pleasant and harmonious , jjnd tho Mother Lodge of tho Province f ally maintained its character : ° r excellence of working tbrongb . ou . fc .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bro . Grey ' s , Swan Tavern , New Bethnal-grcen-road , on ^ hnrsday , the 12 th instant . Bros . Chitson AV . M , Perkins S . W , " bort J-W ., A . W . Fenner Preceptor , C . J . Free Secretary , D . Moss

Notices Of Meetings.

S . D ., AV . B . Ford J . D , R . Pringle I . G . ; also Bros . I . P . Cohen , Grey , Horloy , James Smith , & o . Tno usnal formalities were duly observed in opening tho Lodge , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and cot , firmed . Tho W . 7 * 1 . rehearsed tbo ceremony of initiation in a vory correct manner , Bro . James Smith acting as candidate . Bro . Fenner assisted Bro . T . P . Cohen to work tho fourth , nnd Bro . D . Moss the

fifth sections of the lecture . Lodge was opened in tbe second degree . Rro . Hurley ass ' sfed Bio . Fenner to work tho first section of the lecture . Lodgo being resumed to tho first degree , Bro . James Smith , of the Doric Lodge , No . 933 , was duly elected a member , and Bro . A . Perkins appointed AV . M . for tbo ensuing week . Bro . Fenner , after having complimented tho AV . M . on tho excellent manner iu which ho

had rehearsed the ceremony , proposed a vote of thanks to be entered on tho minutes to Bro . Chitson tbo W . M , for the efficient manner ho had discharged bis duties , for tho first time in this Lodge of Instruction . This was carried unanimously , after whioh Lodgo waa closed and adjourned . Bro . A . W . Fenner will work tho Fifteen Sections in this Lodgo of Instruction on tho first Thursday in November next .

Chine Lodge No . 1884—On 10 th instant , the members had an outing . Starting from Bro . S . H . Shillings ' , Clarendon Mews , in conveyances , tho brethren proceeded by way of Brading and Nnnwell to AVootton , nnd made a call for a abort time at tbe residence of Bro . F . AVhite Popham , J . P , afterwards continuing the journey to AVest Cowes , whore dinner was provided by Bro . Mursell . The party reached Shanklin at a lato hour , after having spent a most enjoyable day .

DiNNV . it AND PRESENTATION . —On Saturday afternoon a dinner waa given , in the Seacombo Hotol , to tho employes of tho Journal of Commerce , by tho proprietor , Brother Charles Birchall , principally owing to the paper having attained its majority . Tho banquetting . room , in which the entertainment took placo , was decorated with ( lowers iu an elegant and profuse manner , from the nurseries of

Messrs . Hughes . Tho catering was of the character for which Mr . Eberlo is unsurpassed , and tho arrangements wero conducted throughout nnder tho efficient superintendence of Miss Hobdall , the manageress . Between forty nnd fifty sat down to tabic , and amongst the gentlemen to whom spocial invitations had been sent were Alderman AVillmer , tho former Editor , Mr . Henry

Greenwood , and Mr . Thomas Lee . Bro . Birchall presided , tho Vice Chair boing occupied by Mr . John Hide , of the commercial depart , menfc . The fulfilment of the programme was initiated by the Chair , man , from whom came the loyal and constitutional toasts , after which several appropriate to the occasion wero proposed . Amongst those who spoke wero the threo gentlemen named , who referred to tho

inception , foundation , and subsequent prosperity of the Journal of Commerce . In the course of tho evening a testimonial , consisting of a mantlepiece clock , with a suitable inscription , was presented to Mr . Thomas Baird , as a token of the estimation in which he is held by his colleagues and subordinates . The presentation waa made in excellent terms by Mr . R . AV . Cooper and Mr . Baird made a feeling

reply . In the subsequent proceedings the chairman fully sustained the high opinion entertained by those who are under Mr . Baird ' s snperintendenco , a sentiment which was freely endorsed by other gentlemen . The instrumental and vocal talent of the company wa 3 very marked ; a feature was a glee pwty , who contributed to the success of the gathering , which was in every respect a most enjoyable one . —IAverpool Daily Post .

The annual meeting of the St . Ambrose Lodge of Instruction will bo held at Barons Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 30 th inst ., on which occasion Bro . Frances P . P . G . S . D . Surrey ( whose services in Masonry are well known ) , more particularly in the South

and West of London , will instal in the chair of K . S . Bro . Ambrose Hall , M . A ., P . Grand Chaplain , and the Rev . Brother will afterwards preside at the banquet , and will doubtless , by his geniality and com . paniable qualities , ensure a success to the meeting . A . largo number of brethren are expected .

An impressive Masonic demonstration took place at Paisley on the 7 th inst . The occasion was the laying of the memorial stone of a new Masouic Hall , which is to be erected at a cost of about £ 6 , 000 . The style of architecture will be that of the French Renaissance . A procession , numbering about two thousand members , was formed ,

among others present being Sir Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood , P . G . M . Renfrewshire East ; R . VV . Cochran-Patrick , M . P „ of AVoodside , R . AV . M . of the Mother Lodgo Killwinning , and P . G . M . Ayrshire ; H . F . M'Neill , of Carnwath , P . G . M . Upper Ward of Lanarkshire , and Mr . D . M . Lyon G . S . for Scotland . —Society .

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