Windsor Castle Lodge, No. 771

Visitors—Bros . W . P . T . Phillips P . M . 81 , P . G . S . W . Suffolk , W . P . Phillips 81 , F . W . White 1101 , T . N . Willoughby 1572 , W . P . Ivey P . M . Seo . 1101 . After preliminaries , Bros . H . G . Armstrong and Doran Webb were raised to the sublime degree . The prognostications respecting the working of the present AV . M . were more than verified ; from the catechism to tho end of the lecture on the tracing board in the third degree , there was not a slip ; tho Officers were all up to their work . The Visitors expressed their gratification for the excellent working , both of the W . M . and Officers .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-strjot , on Wednesday . Bros . T . W . C . Bush W . M ., Moss S . W ., AV . Sayer J . AV ., Biddlo S . D ., Walker J . D ., E . Gottheil andT . J . Barnes P . M . ' s , Fells I . G ., J . K . Pitt Seo ., & o ., & o . The third ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Fells candidate . Bro . T . J .

Barnes worked the first section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Biddle was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Gottheil ' s notice of motion was duly carried . The Lodge meeting will bo held afc Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , on AVednesday next , at seven o ' clock , when the annual dinner will be served .

St . Peter's Lodge , No . 481 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took place on the 10 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street . Newcastle-on-Tyne , the W . M ., Bro . E . Eynon P . P . G . P . in the chair , J . Watson S . W ., J . Usher J . W ., G . Thompson P . P . G . S . AV . Treasurer , E . Giblins Secretary , J . Duckett S . D ., E . B . Trard as J . D ., E . Forry Organist , T . Printer I . G ., Stafford Steward , and Sims Tyler . Past

Masters J . Cook P . P . G . S . W ., J . Spearman P . P . G . P ., E . L . Armstrong P . G . P . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge were then announced , and received by the brethren in due form . Ono gentleman was then initiated into our Society , and one brother raised to the third degree , both ceremonies being very creditably given by the

W . M . The Provincial G . S . W . complimented the Lodge on its work , and expressed the satisfaction the P . G . Officers felt afc their visit . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given with all hononrs . The health of the Visitors was responded to by Bro . Eobertson

P . G . S . W . Some capital harmony contributed to the enjoyment of the evening . The Visitors were Bros . Adam Eobertson P . G . S . W ., J . Eidsdale P . G . J . AV ., G . Anderson P . G . Treasurer , E . L . Armstrong P . G . P ., B . Ord P . G . O ., W . M . Bell W . M . 1557 , Charles Sinclair P . M . 212 , M . J . Keany 541 , S . M . Harris S . D . 406 , 4 c .

Boyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the Star and Garter Hotel , Kow-bridge , on Friday , 14 th inst . Present—Bros . Roe P . M . AV . M ., Gunner S . W ., Talbot J . W ., Franckel S . D ., Pearson J . D ., Harrison I . G ., Tucker Treas ., Hogg P . M . 1349 , Goss I . P . M . 780 , Kyezor , Skinner , Erwin , Gow , Gilbert , Blasby , Dorey , & c . Lodge was opened with due observance of antient custom . Bro . P . M .

Hogg , who was introduced to the W . M . and brethren by Bro . Franckel , worked the three sections of tho first Lecture , to tho great advantage of those present , who at tho proper timo carried unanimously a cordial vote of thanks to the worthy P . M . for the instruction imparted to them ; and expressed a sincere wish to see him enrolled amongst their number , so thafc they might frequently receive tho benefit of

his Masonic knowledge : to this ho made a happy reply . Bro . Gunner brought forward the case of an aged P . M . of a country Lodgo ( Province of Hants ) , who was in distressed circumstances . The appeal met with a hearty response , a sum being voted from the Lodge funds , and a voluntary subscription added , with hearty good wishes for our brother ' s future prospects . Lodge was then closed .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , at tke Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . J . Lorkiu W . M ., Carr S . W ., Christiaa J . W ., Forss S . D ., Polak J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor j Bros , Williams , Allen , Finch , Jones , Weige , Wyman , Collins , Fieldwick ,

and others . Ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Fieldwick candidate . The W . M . worked the first , and Bro . Fieldwick tho second sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Gray of Lodge 1385 , and Clark of Lodge 1178 , were elected members . Bro . Carr was appointed W . M . for next meeting .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . —A meeting was held on Friday , 31 st January , at the Eed Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present—Bros . E . F . Young AV . M ., Venables S . AV ., Gray J . AV ., P . M . Lowthin Treas ., P . M . Askew Sec , Euerby S . D ., Allen J . D ., Yolland D . C , Purrott

Steward , Brittain as I . G ., Goddard Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Edwards , Livingston , Cutbush ; Bros . Triggs , J . E . AVilkin , M . E . Wilkin , Schmidt , Lewis , Whitehouse , Hopkin , Ashforth , and Evans . Visitors —Bros . Terry E . M . B . I ., Breasy G . S . Lodge , Swann , Andrews , Campkin , AVillson , and Cox 403 , P . M . Hunt 194 , P . M . Edwards ,

Marks 1479 , Godfrey P . M . 1261 , Uasfielu 1585 , Weld 1579 , AVhite 697 , Neale 1208 , Briggs and Andrews 25 , Olney 504 , Whaley 176 . Bro . P . M . Young installed Bro . Venables into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , after which Bro . Venables , in the name of the Lodge , presented a P . M . ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., and a Secretary ' s and P . G . D . ' s combination jewel to Bro . P . M . Askew P . P . G . D ., on his resigning the Secretaryship , which post he had held for the past five years . The Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the banquet to enjoy the good things that Bro . Fisher had provided .

United Service Chapter , Eoyal Arch , No . 1 , 428 . —The consecration of this Chapter took place in the Freemasons' Hall , Portsmouth , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Tho ceremony was performed by M . E . Comp . AV . AV . B . Beach M . P ., and among those present were Comps . AV . Hickman H ., and G . S . Lancaster J . of the Province , and several Present and Past Officers , including Comps . M . E . Frost Treas ., H . Cawto , H . M . Emanuel , G . F . Lancaster , and E . Osborne . The mnsical arrangements , under the direction of Bro ,

Osborne , were very effective . Tho Officera installed were Comps . J . E . Wilson , H . W . Townsend , and J . Lind principals , J . AVilliams S . E ., G . S . T . Bourke S . N ., G . F . Lancaster Treasurer , J . Johns P . Soj . The cornucopia and other articles required for tho ceremony of consecration were lent by Comps . H . M . Emanuel and Sons , goldsmiths ,

Portsea . At the conclusion of the ceremony a bauquofc was served by Comp . G . F . Sherman , of tho Hard , Portsea , whoso catering was , as usual , highly appreciated by the company , which was presided over by the Prov . Grand Superintendent . Tho customary toasts were duly honoured .

Royal Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . —On 17 th . inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Canterbury . Present—Bros . Lagden W . M ., Tyler S . AV ., Cattelle J . W ., E . Beer Treas ., Carter Sec , Howarth S . D ., Vautier J . D ., Naylor P . M . D . C , Turner P . M . Steward , Eaton I . G ., Miskin Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Neill 1536 , Richards 1313 . Tho

Lodge was worked in tho first , second , and third degrees , and the questions leading from first to second to third dogreo wore given and answered by the brethreu generally , tho working tools of tho threo degrees were explained . The Lodge was regularly lowered and closed in due form .

Albert Edward Lodge , No . 1557 . — The regular mooting of this Lodgo took place on Thursday , tho 7 th inst ., at tho Bush Hotel , Hexham . The Lodgo was opened by Bro . AV . M . Bell , the Worship , fnl Master , supported by Bros . It . Humphry P . M . 97 as I . P . M ., Rev . G . Eobinson S . AV ., Turner Treas . as J . W ., J . Nicholson Sec , S . M . Harris as S . D ., J . Porvis J . D ., J . Johnson I . G ., and B . Ord AV . M . 1427 . The minutes of the last meeting wero road and confirmed . Tlie

Lodge was then opened ia the seoond and third degrees , and two brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Ord AV . M . 1427 , who , on the invitation of the W . M ., conferred tho degree in a most impressive and perfect manner . Apologies were tendered for the non-attendance of several Officers . No othor business offering itself , tho Lodge was closed , after which the brethren partook of refreshments . Tho nights of meeting of this Lodge will iu future be tho first Friday iu the month , instead of tho first Thursday .

West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1612 . —This Lodge hold a meeting on Saturday , the 8 fch of February , ab tho Institute , Ealing . Present—Bros . Thomas Kingston AV . M ,, Henry Kasner S . W ., J . Chambers Eoo P . M . Secretary , II . E . Tucker Treasurer , J . Greon S . D ., S . Dyer J . D ., W . Seward jnn . D . C , J . W . Fisher Steward , Thomas Bourne I . G ., Harrison Tyler , F . Delevante Org . Past Master Bro .

A . Beasley I . P . M . Visitors—Bros . J . Headon J . W . 1425 , T . Yonens 1287 , J . March 27 . Business—Lodge was opened , and minutes read and confirmed . The W . M . invested Bro . Bonmo as I . G ., that Brother having been prevented attending the installation meeting through serious illness . Bro . Youens exhibited his proficiency , was entrusted and retired . Lodge was advanced , and brother Yonens was

passed . One candidate was proposed for initiation . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Kasner S . W . to alter Bye-Law No . 9 , after which Lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned fco tho Feathers' Hotel , whero au excellent repast was served hy the host , Bro . Stephens . The usual Loyal aud Masouic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Beasley I . P . M . rose and proposed the health of tbe W . M ., who

suitably replied . The health of Bro . EI . Youens , the initiate afc the last meofcing , was given and responded to . The W . M next proposed tho Visitors . The toast was received most cordially , aud after responding the W . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Beasley , the Father of the Lodgo . Bro . Beasley thanked the brethren for tho cordial reception given the toast ; he had worked very hard in forming tho

Lodge , and during his two years as W . M . ; at tho same timo , ho was at the service of the brethren whenever they might call upon him to discharge any duty , from the ljvvest office upwards . In reference to the health of the " Officers of the Lodge , " given iu flattering terms by the AV . M ., Bro . Chambers Roe P . M . Secretary , said he could endorse all that Bro . Beasley had said regarding tho foundation of cue Lodge ; he had worked hand ami glove with Bro . Beasley . He would

take thafc opportunity of announcing to the brethreu that if ho would retire , or shut his ears—that at tho meeting in April a testimonial would be presented to Bro . Baasloy in acknowledgment of his services . Bro . Kasner S . W ., Tucker Treasurer , Green , and other Officers having replied , tho Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . The evening was enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Beasley , Wafckin Browne , Kasner , Clarke , Green , Henry Youens , T . Youens , and others .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — The weekly meeting was held on Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., afc the Feathers Hotel , Ealing . Present—Bros . Seward jun . W . M ., Wright S . W ., BarrJ . VV ., Green S . D ., Porter J . D ., Wells I . G ., aud Tucker Treas . and Preceptor ; also Bros . Clark , Tink Brown , & c , & c .

After opening , the W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation . Bro , Tink Brown candidate . Bro . Tucker Preceptor now took tho chair , and opened up , aud Bro . Brown was duly raised . Lodgo resumed , and Bro . Seward re-occupied the chair . Bro . Wright was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

North London Chapter of Improvement . —Has commenced working , under the Warrant of tho Islington Chapter 1471 ; the Companions will meet every Friday evening , afc eight , afc tho Crown and Woolpack , Sfc . John-sfcreet-road , near the Angel . Comps , J . L . Mather Z . 1471 Preceptor , E . H . Halford N . 223 Treasurer , 0 . K . Killick P . S . 228 S . E . The proceedings will be brought to a termination at 9 . 30 .

Metropolitan Mark Lodge of Instruction . —A meeting was held on Wednesday evening , 12 th , at Harp Hotel , Jermyn-street . Present—Bros . J . Mander AV . M ., Copeland S . AV ., Smallpeice J . W ., E . Baber Sec , Treadwell S . D ., aud others . The ceremony of advancement was ably rehearsed . This Lodge of Instruction meets regularly every Wednesday evening at 8 p . m .