Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Antiquity Lodge , No . 146 . —A meeting was held on Wed - nesday , 14 th inst ., at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Bradshawgate , Bolton , at 8 ix o ' clock p . m . Bros . George Taylor W . M ., Richd . Buxbnry S . W ., Hy . Bronghton J . W ., VV . Nicholson Prov . G . S . B . Treasurer , John Morris P . M . Secretary , John W . Skelton S . D ., Joshua Galloway J . D ., John Wild P . M . D . C ., N . Tyldesley as I . G ., Thos . HigBon Tyler ;

P . M . ' s Bros . Thos . Collins , Wm . Carter . Visitor—Bro . G . P . Brookbank P . M . and Secretary 37 P . Prov . S . D . Lodge opened at 6 . 30 and minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . James Newton P . M . 37 and Bon . Member 170 offered , through the Secretory , his manuscript history of the Lodge from its formation , with lists of its members and Officers to the present time , on condition of its being published by

the Lodge for the use of the members of the Lodge and the Craft generally . Bro . Brookbank addressed the brethren , earnestly desiring the Lodge to accept the offer , and publish the work so ably edited and compiled by Bro . Newton , which contained so many interesting records of the past , and evincing , as it did , the great interest the early members took in the prosperity of Ancient Masonry ,

and how diligently and efficiently they performed the manifold duties imposed npon them . He stated that Deputations were given to the Officers of this Lodge to consecrate or open fonr Lodges in Lancashire tinder the Ancient Institutions , notably his mother Lodge 303 , now 221 , of which he had written and published a history from all the facts at his command , and in the compilation of which

he was much indebted for a perusal of the old records of this Lodge , whioh gave a well written and lucid account of the consecration of tbe Lodge now meeting at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , as well as of a Lodge at Wigan , now No . 178 ( Antiquity ) of which a very excellent and readable account had been written by Brother Joseph Brown Secretary , and published by Brother E . Piatt , of Wigan

also of a Lodge at Chorley , but this Lodge ceased to exist soon after 1832 ; together with the details of opening of a Lodge at Black , born , but which now meets at Littleborongh ( Benevolence , No . 226 ) , this being the last warrant granted to Lancashire under the Ancient Grand Lodge . These facts would show that the Lodge had a good reputation in bygone days , and it ought to be a source of

gratification to the present members to be able to peruse the records of the past , and in the future to emulate the good work of their predecessors . Bro . Morris Seoretary undertook to bring the matter before the brethren at their next meeting , when he expected a more numerous attendance . Bro . W . Nicholson Prov . Graud Sword Bearer received the congratulations of the brethren on his appointment to office . Bro . Thomas Higson , who was eleoted on the Royal Masonio

Benevolent Institution as an annuitant in May last , warmly expressed his thankfulness for the interest taken by the brethren iu obtaining assistance to secure his election , and his gratitude to the Craft generally in providing for himself and other aged Masons the means of subsisting in comfort " in the decline of years . " Hearty good wishes having been expressed from the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire , the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and other Lodges , business was concluded in peace and harmony , at 8 p . m .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . —Meeting held on Wednesday , 21 st inst ., at the Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge , Bros . Taplin W . M ., Brooks S . W ., Gray J . W ., Andrews P . M , S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Nicholson I . G . and Tyler . The work comprised

the rehearsing of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Cotton candidate . Bro . Andrews P . M . acted as Preceptor , and worked the fifth section of the first lectnre Bro . Brooks S . D . was elected to the chair for next meeting . Lodge was closed and adjourned until Wednesday , the 28 th inst .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No , 507 . — A meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , S . E ., on Friday evening , 16 th inst . The attendance of members on this occasion was not so large as usual , but a good evening's work afforded useful instrnction to those present . Amongst tbem were Bros . J . Bate W . M ., H . M . Williams S . W ., G . W . Knight J . W .,

C . H . Phillips S . D ., A . Blank J . D ., J . W . Watts P . M . I . G ., J . S . Terry P . M . Secretary , James Stevens P . M . Preceptor ; and others . Lodge was opened in first and second degrees , and proof of proficiency given by candidate for raising . Lodge opened in the third degree , and the ceremony , with traditional history , was ably rehearsed by the W . M . Lodge was then closed down to the first degree , for

discussion on points of ritual , and subsequently was closed in dne form , and the meeting adjourned to the 23 rd inst ., when the entire lectures on first and Becond tracing boards will be given by the Preceptor . On Friday , 30 th inst ., tbe ceremony of installation of W . M . will be rehearsed by Bro . Stevens , who has been elected W . M . for that occasion .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Met on Tnesday , 28 th instant , at Brother Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownallroad , Dalston . Present—Bros . Catling W . M ., Edwards S . W ., Glass J-W ., Christian S . D ., Corbie J . D ., A . J . Clark I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Wallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Brasted , Wardell , Jones , Bunker , Smvth . Goalinpv Forss . Yonnor . & a . After nreliminarioa .

Bro . Bunker offered himself as candidate for raising ; he was interrogated and entrusted , and duly raised to the sublime degree of Master JHason . The' Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed its Masonic duties , when' Bro . Forss worked the second , and Bro . Christian the third section of the lecture , assisted J > y the brethren . The Lodge was closed to the first degree , when

"ro . Mwarda was elected W . M . for tbe ensuing week . Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . will deliver his Lectnre Explanatory of the Eituals and Ceremonies of the first degree , in the above Lodge of Instruction , w Hth Jul y proximo .

Grey Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1101 . —A regular Lodge meeting was held on Wednesday , 14 th June . Present—Bros . E . J . Blackwell W . M ., W . Ferguson I . P . M ., R . DowsettS . W ., E . Margrett P . M . acting J . W ., Stransom Treasurer , Ivey P . M . Seoretary , Hawkes S . D ., Prickett J . D ., Hickie Organist , Bavensoroft I . G ., Hemmings Tyler ; Bro . J . E . Danks P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks P . M . ;

Bros . Hukins , Rhind , Whitfield , Creed , W . Blackwell , Greenaway , Bailey , Slaughter . Visitors—Bros . Tarrant 1158 , Butler M . C . 414 . Lodgo was opened in the first degree , when the miuutes of last regular Lodgo were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . W . Margrett , who was declared to be elected . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree ; Bro . Slaughter , a candidate for raising , gave

satisfactory proof of his effeoiency in the former degree ; he was entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Brother Slaughter was re-admitted and raised . The ceremony was admirably performed by the Master and Officers , the effeot being considerably heightened by the vocal and instrumental parts , under the able direcion of Brother Hickie Organist . The W . M . gave the charge and the traditional history in a masterly manner . Lodge was resumed to the

first degree . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the R . M . I . B ., to be added to the list of Brother Margrett P . M ., who will represent the Lodge at the forthcoming festival of that Institution , the amount waa ordered to be placed in tho name of the S . W . of the Lodge . Brother Stransom was nominated as Treasurer for the ensuing year . The labours of the evening being ended , Lodge was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned to the second Wednesday in October .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . —This Lodge met as usual on Tuesday evening , 20 th inst ., at Bro . George Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwioh . road , East Brixton . Present—Bros . Hy . Baldwin W . M ., George Millen S . W ., H . Goodwin J . W ., C . H . Phillips Treasurer , Hy . M . Williams Secretary , E . A . Francis Preceptor , G . W . Knight S . D ., R . R . Johnstone J . D ., J . Perry I . G ., John A . Danks .

Walter Millen , G . Monk , and others . Lodge was opened in the first degree , and the Secretary read the minutes of tho previous Lodge meeting , which were duly confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing ably rehearsed b y the W . M . with Bro . Millen as oandidate . The Lodge was opened in the third , and closed to the first degree . The Secretary

proposed , the Treasurer seconded , and it was resolved unanimously , that Bro . John A . Danks , of the Royal Leopold Lodge , No . 1669 , be elected a member . Bro . Danks suitably responded ; as likewise did Bro . Monk , who was elected at the previous meeting . The remaining business having been transacted , and Bro . Geo . Millen eleoted aa W . M . for the ensuing week , the Lodge was closed in due form .

Oxford And Military College, Oxon.

OXFORD AND MILITARY COLLEGE , OXON .

THE Annual Speech Day of this Institution , whioh prepares candidates for Woolwich , Sandhurst , Home and Indian Oml Service , took place on the 21 st instant . Lord Waveney , in the absence of His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , who wrote to express his regret at not being able to attend , gave away the prizes to the successful competitors for military profioienoy . Letters of regret were likewise read from Lords Hertford and Jersey , Colonel

Sir Robert Loyd Lindsay , Bishop Claughton , and many others . Hia lordship was supported by General Burnaby , M . P ., and Colonel F . Duncan R . A . The proceedings opened by an inspection of the students on parade ; after the riding , sword , lance , and carbine exercises had been gone through , the reports of the Governor , General Desborough , and the Disciplinarian , Colonel Macarthy , on the

military studies , were read . The Sword of Honour , given by Colonel Sir Robert Loyd Lindsay to the student passing highest into Sandhurst or Woolwich , was awarded to Mr . Reade , and another sword , given for military proficienoy , by Lord Waveney , was awarded to Mr . Hibbert . His lordship addressed the students at some length , and said that he was glad to find so much stress was laid by the

College authorities upon the study of modern languages , the importance of which could not be well over-rated now-a-days ; he complimented tbe students upon tbe able manner in whioh they had performed the variona military exeroises . General Burnaby , M . P ., said he too attached the greatest importance to the study of modern

languages by military men , particularly that of Frenoh and German . Colonel Duncan said he was Sure that if marks were given by the Examiners for physical training , the students from the College would have a great advantage over those comiug from other Institutions . After an excellent lunoheon , General Burnaby proposed the usual complimentary toasts .

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