Notices Of Meetings

Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Guildhall Hotel , Gresham-street , City . Present : —Bros . G . T . H . Seddon W . M ., C . H . Webb S . W ., C . Jones J . W ., John Newton P . M . Sec , S . H . Kawley P . M . Treas ., F . Brown S . D ., J . Fraser J . D ., Thomas F . Harvey D . C , Miller SteAvard , Verry Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . J . Appleby , E . J . Moore , C . Lacey ,

& c . ; Visitors—Bros . C . G . Hale 1366 , C . J . Perceval jun . 1607 , W . B . Bnrnand St . Leonards , G . It . Corner 1139 , W . Dunn 1567 , F . Carr I . G . 1607 , G . Brookes P . M . 902 , J . J . Berry P . M . 551 , W . March 551 , W . Cross 554 , Waterer 1570 , Giller 1607 , XV . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , and others . Lodgo was opened , and minutes of last meeting Avero read and confirmed . The ceremonial portion

of the day ' s proceedings comprised the passing of Bros . Walker and Green , and the raising of Bro . Mumford . The W . M . fully sustained the sanguine expectations of tho brethrou , ho performing all his duties in a faultless manner . This AVUS the last meeting previous to the summer vacation of tho Lodge , and as a consequence ,

there Avas a largo attendance of members . After discussing several matters of home interest , Lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a capital banquet , served by Bros . Kittor and Clifford . On the removal of the cloth , the toasts were fully honoured , and a couple of hours were spent in a most enjoyable fashion .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh'S , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 17 th . Present—Bro . J . A . Powell W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., Brasted J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Gibbs S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Williams I . G . ; also Bros . T . Goode , Hallam , Brand , Phillips , J . Millington , J . Garrod , Boss , Parkes , Pelikan , Mackie , Davies , Ferrar .

Ceremonial requirements being duly observed , Bro . Garrod proved himself an efficient P . O ., Avas entrusted , and tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed by Bro . Powell , who was ably assisted by his Officers . The traditional history being Avell given . Tha W . M . worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture . Bro . J . Davies , of

the Burdett Coutts Lodge , 1278 , was elected a member . Bro . C . Lorkin Avas appointed to preside at the next meeting , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed in this Lodge of Instruction on tho 31 st instant , when the attendance of members of this Lodge of Instruction is earnestly solicited .

St . Michael's Lodge of Instruction , No . 211 . —On Thursday , at the George Tavern , Australian-avenue , Barbican , E . C . Present : —Bros . Young W . M ., Morgan jun . S . W ., Withers J . W ., Morgan Sec , Eadcliffe Treas . I . G ., Back S . D ., Greenwood jun . J . D ., King Preceptor , Hentscb , Pearce , Morris Walters . The lirst and second ceremonies were rehearsed . Bro . RadclitFe presented to tho

Lodge a set of jewels for the Officers collars , together with a square for the Pedestal , and tho thanks of the Lodgo were tendered to him for his great kindness . Bro . Greenwood Avas elected a member ; Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . was appointed to fill the chair next Thursday evening . The names of neAV members for the Ballot Society in connection with the Lodgo Avere handed in , and Lodgo was closed .

High Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 . — Ou Thursday , loth May , at the Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham . Present—Bros . Peach W . M ., Everdell S . W ., Burford J . W ., Thompson Preceptor , Garrod Sec , G . Tegg S . D ., Tavernor J . D ., J . Tavernor I . G ; also Bros . Mattocks , Bryant , and others . The Lodge was opened in ancient form ; the minutes of last meeting

Avere read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were ably rehearsed , Bro . Bryant being candidate . It was resolvethat the ceremony of installation be worked at this Lodge of Instruction on Thursday , 29 th May . Bro . J . H . Thompson P . M . will preside . Bro . Everdell was elected W . M . for following meeting , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was held on Friday , Sth Mav , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . Gomm W . M ., H . E . Tucker ( Treas ) S . W ., Botley J . W ., Skinner S . D ., Blasby J . D ., Acworth I . G ., Gunner U . S ., Roe P . M . and Preceptor , Hogg P . M . 1349 , GOAV , Kyezor , Talbot , Costelow , & c After formally opening , the minutes of the three

previous meetings were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the initiation ceremony with Bro . Costelow as candidate . Bros . P . M . - Hogg and Roe , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of the first lecture ; and the brethren Avere then called to refreshment . After a brief interval , labour was resumed , and it was announced that on the second Friday in June ( 13 th ) , at 6 p . m . the

Fifteen Sections would be worked by Bro . Barnes , assisted by well known brethren ; it was also announced that it was through the instrumentality of Bro . Hogg that the kind offices of Bro . Barnes had been secured . A circular will be sent to tho members of tho L of I . ; and wo arc requested to state that tho brethren will be glad to greet , right heartily , any visitors who may see fit to honour them

with their presence on that evening . There are frequent trains on the North London and South Western Railways to Kew Bridge , and the Stnr and Garter is within two minutes' walk of the joint stations . From our own experience of Royal Alfred meetings , we can promise a most delightful evening . Bro . Tucker was elected W . M . for 30 th May .

On Friday , 16 th May , the Officers of the Mother Lodge took their respective positions . The W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , Avith Bro . Botley as candidate . After a short . lause the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . Lodge having leen resumed to first degree , the W . M . said that on the 23 rd insi , he intended to

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present tho Mother Lodgo with a sot of Tracing Boards , which ho now exhibited to the brethren ; in the event of their being accepted , he would give the Lodgo of Instruction permission to use them during his term of office . For this kindness Bro . C . May was cordially thanked .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 . — A meeting was held on Wednesday , 21 st May , at the Silver Tavern , Burdett Road , E . Present : —Bros . Ould W . M ., Pringle S . W ., Westcott J . W ., Breden P . M . Secretary , Ellingford S . D ., Warner J . D ., Robinson I . G .,- Past Masters Bros . Turquand and Gavin ; Bros . Rawe , Schprboom , Day , Clegg , Gregory , & c . Business -. —Lodge opened in duo form , and the minutes of previous meeting Avere read and confirmed . Bro . Rawe , a candidate for the second degree , was asked

the questions and entrusted . Lodge opoued in the second , and the ceremony was rehearsed by the W . M . The S . W . then took the chair and worked the ceremony , Bro . Breden candidate . The J . W . now took the chair , and the same ceremony was worked by him , Bro . Day as candidate . Bro . Westcott Avas followed by Bro . Ellingford , Bro . Day again acting as candidate . The W . M . now resumed the chair , and olosed the Lodge . Bro . Pringle will preside at next meetine * .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , Bros . Brasted W . M ., Carr S . W ., Polak J . W ., Clark S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Smyth I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , P . M . Wallington Preceptor . Bros . Moss , Giller , Allen , Wardell , Webb , C . Lorkin , & o . After confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , Bro . Wardell

answered thoquestions leading to the third , and the ceremony of raising was rohearsed . The Lodge was called off . On resuming , Bro . Webworked the 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo closed to tho 2 nd deg . Bro . Webb worked the Sth section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . As the 15 sections aro to be worked here on next Tuesday evening , Bro . Carr was elected W . M . for Tuesday , 3 rd June .

Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —The usual meeting of this Lodgo Avas hold at St . George ' s Hall , Deal , on Friday , tho 16 th inst . Present - —Bros . J . Laggett W . M ., E . Kirby I . P . M . and Treas ., T . Ayling P . M . P . G . D . C , H . Botting S . W ., J . Carpenter J . W ., Rev . J . B . Harrison P . M . Chaplain , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary , W . Carterfield S . D ., F . R . England J . D ., W . Ryder as

I . G ., G . Chandler D . C , G . Rivers , S . E . Rea , S . Willey , A . C . Green , D . Fraser , S . Hinds , S . Holgate Tyler ; Visitors—Bro . J . Crutohley Domatic 177 . Lodgo opened punctually at 8 p . m ., and minutes wero read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Georgo Bond , and found to be in his favour ; ho was then duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by tho W . M ., in a most correct and impressive manner . The Officers did their work particularly Avell ,

the S . W . giving the E . A . charge in finished style . It was announced by Bro . Ayling P . M . that the Lord Warden Hotel , Walmer , had changed hands , and a commit too wa ^ ' formed to tako steps to remove the Lodge lo its old quarters , uodge closed in ancient form . The brethreu spent a most pleasant hour together , the usual Loyal nnd Masonic toasts being given and responded to . Bros . Botting , Eraser , Carpenter and Bond kindly entertained the brethren .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 11 th of May , at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : —Bros . William George Flanagan W . M ., J . Early Danka S . W ., William Ferguson J . W ., William P . Ivey P . M . Sec , J . H . Hawkes acting S . D ., Richard Dowsett J . D ., C . R . Honey I . G . W . Hemmings Tyler , Past Masters Bros . Welch I . P . M ., Hurley

Margrett . Members—Bros . Pnlly , Prickett , Bailey , Cordrey , Hunt Ravenscrof t . Visitor—Bro . A . V . Beeton , Caledonian 201 , Past Seo . The Lodge Avas opened , and the minutes of the last regular Lodge were read and confirmed . The W . M . read the notice of motion , " That the sum of ten guineas from the funds of the Lodge be voted to a late member , who had fallen into deep distress . " Bro . Margrett

P . M . seconded , and the resolution was unanimously carried j two or three individual members added their contributions , which made , with what was already collected , the handsome sum of sixty pounds , which would bo forwarded to our distressed brother by the Treasurer at once . The subject of rent was considered , as to the time it shonld commence ; the Secretary read the draft of lease or agreement , which

contained several clauses not in the former document , and which produced an animated discussion , but with a technical alteration or two it was decided to accept the terms proposed . The W . M . presented each member with a copy of " A Short Account of the Masonio Charities , " compiled by Bro . Charles Oades W . M . of 414 . After proposing a joining member and a gentleman for initiation , the Lodge Avas closed according to ancient form .

Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —A meeting was field on Wednesday , 7 th May , at the Ear ! Russell , Isledon-road , Hoiloway . Present—Bros . Alfred Goode W . M ., T . Press S . W ., E . Goodall J . AV ., H . B . D . Dunn Secretary , L . R . Rogers P . M . S . D ., T . Trcmcre J . D ., W . Payne I . G ., P . Dickinson P . M . Preceptor .

P . M . ' s Bros . Dickinson , Rogers , J . W . Wright . Visitors—Bros . Press , Payne , Goodall , Alderson , Tremere , A . Goode , Dunn , Holesworth , E . Harris , W . Weil and Oldis . Tho ceremony of initiation Avas

rohearsed , Bro . Alderson candidate . Bro . P . M . Dickinson worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Press was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week ' Bros . Harris and Weil Avere elected members . On the 21 st May , Bros . L . R . Refers P . M . W . M ., J . Porrell S . W ., Alderson J , W ., Payne S . D ., Femur J . D ., and Edmunds I . G , All