Notices Of Meetings.

gave " Tho Three Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland . " Bro . G . W . Wheeler replied , as a member of the English Constitution as well as the Scotch , pointing out tho respective merits of the two systems , and urging on them tho desirability of emulating their English brethren in tho extent of their Charities . Ho also alluded to the high position tho Craft had now attained , as evidenced by the

fact that at this very time the brethren were assembled in Oxford to instal Prince Leopold as P . G . M . of Oxfordshire . Bro . Hanbridge , of tho Provincial Grand Lodge , made a ueat speech . Bro . J . Kinnaird P . G . S . replied , stating that they were doiug good work ; with regard to loonevolence , they had been enabled to more than quadruple the amount they formerl y could give to each of the calls for help , and yet

they had £ 700 invested , while they gave more than even the Grand Lodge itself . They also visited eveiy Lodgo in the province , to fully see into their mode of work , and he was glad to say they found nothing to blame in that of Thistlo and Rose . Bro . W . B . Pattison then gave " The Array , Navy , and Volunteers . " Ho dilated very much on the fact that , as Masons , wo did not confine our sympathies to tho members of tho Craft .

Macdonald Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 104 . —A meet . ing of this Lodge was held at tho Mason ' s Hall , Coleman-street , on Saturday , tho 19 th inst . The brethren attended in regulation mourning for the lato Deputy Grand Mark Master , Bro . W . Romaine Callender , whoso lamented deceaso was the subject of generally expressed regret . The W . M . Bro . R . Berridge opened the Lodge at the appointed

hour , and amongst others present wero tho W . Bro . W . Worrell P . G . Org . I . P . M ., Bros . T . W . White S . W ., N . Ritherden M . O ., the V . W . Bros . Thos . Maggy P . G . M . 0 . and Treasurer , and James Stevens P . G . J . O . P . M . ' s , C . Hammerton P . G . D . C . P . M . and Secretary , Bros . W . P . Collins S . D ., F . H . Cozens J . D . and Organist , N . J . F . Basnet , I . G ., G . Yaxley D . C ., G . W . Verry W . M . Temple Mark Lodge W . S .,

J . Close C . S ., W . C . Hales , J . K . Pitt , H . F . Partridge , J . F . Honey , F . G . Raggett , J . R . Williams , H . H . Cook , W . Grant , & c . There wero no visitors on this occasion , and the business was not so heavy as usual in this Lodge . Bro . Edwin Frost , of No . 1347 , was duly advanced with full and perfect ceremonial . The W . M . offered his services as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Mark Benevolent

Fund , an offer which was cordially accepted , with promises of support . The Lodgo was closed , aud tho brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts were severally proposed and responded to , the only ono requiring special mention being that of the Deputy Grand Mark Master and the Past and Present Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , in response to which Bro . Maggy feelingly alluded to tho loss

tho Order had sustained by tho death of Bro . Callonder , whoso good works , both in Craft and Mark Masonry , wero so generally recognised both in the metropolis and in his large and important province . In the nobleman about to bo appointed iu his stead , Bro . Maggy hailed an influential addition to the future prospects of the Mark Degree , and having further expressed his conviction of tho earnestness with which the officers of the Grand Lodge endeavoured to perform their dutv to

tho Order , thanked tho brethren iu the name of his colleagues present for tho compliments the W . M . had paid to them . Charity was not forgotten , and on tho toast of " The Mark Benevolent Fund " being responded to , the offered Stewardship of the W . M . was gratefully acknowledged . The very enjoyable evening was enlivened by some capita ] songs , Bro . Cozens presiding with his usual ability and urbanity at the pianoforte , and was brought to a close at a reasonable hour by the Tyler ' s toast .

Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . —The first meeting of this Lodge , since the Centenary Festival , was held on Tuesday , 22 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bros . E . H . Thiellay P . G . P . Middlesex W . M ., Moults S . W ., Haslett J . W ., John Boyd P . G . P . Treas ., G . S . States P . G . S . Sec , Manby Asst . Sec , Hughes S . D ., Leggott J . D ., Lewis I . G ., Lyster D . C ., and Bros . F .

Chinnery , lalbot , Chcrcr , Taylor , Wood , Cufl ' al , Lister and P . M . ' s Bros . G . Purkess I . P . M . and J . Bull . The Lodgo was opened , aud the minutes were confirmed . Bro . A . Mcars was impressively initiated by tho W . M ., and Bro . G . Pnrkess , by tho courtesy of the W . M ., raised Bros . Hill , Rees , Curtis , Deares and Sims . A voto of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . John Boyd P . M . P . G . P ., and

recorded on the minutes , for the services rendered by him on all occasions to the Lodge , more especially for his exertions in connexion with the Centenary Festival , every detail of which was efficiently carried out . The charity jewel was voted to Bro . G . Purkess I . P . M ., for having served two Stewardships for the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution . Votes of thanks were carried to Bro . Read for his artistic production of the initiation cards and menus , and also to Bro . J . Wills . F . H . S ., for the floral decorations . Bro . H . 1 . : ¦ ketts was proposed as an hon . member . The Lodgo was then closed , there being no banquet .

Tranquillity Lodge , Ho . 185 . — There was a goodly muster of members , and not a few visitors present at 3 p . m . on Monday , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when the Lodge was opened in duo form b y Bro . John II . Ross W . M . A ballot having been held for Mr . X . Harris , and having been declared satisfactory , I he W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . M . Harris ,

one of the oldest P . M . ' s of the Lodge , : > , . "lierthat the latter might have thoplcusiirc of initiatinghisyiuuigests . iu into Masonry . The ceromouy wn . s tnnst ably performed , and , considering that Bro . Harris , as we wero informed , had not fined the oHice for the space of fifteen years , we cannot , withhold from him our very warm congratulations . Towards th' - important hour of five , other members flocked in in

considerable numbers , and tho report of the auditors having been road and agreed to . and Bro . Bilby O . having congratulated the Lodge on tlieincreasinganiouiitof i heir Benevolent Fund , thocercinonv of instilling Pro . J . I ) . Barnetf , W . M . Mlect , into the chair of K . S . was begun . For tlii :- ! purpose Bro . Constable P . M took the chair , and if we say that he performed this duty with all his wonted ability , our readers will be satisfied that it was cloue aa few other members of tlie Craft could

havo clone it . The W . M . having been proclaimed aud saluted according to custom , proceeded to invest the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , namely , Johu Peartreo S . W . and Treasurer , D . Posouer J . W ., P . Levy Secretary , G . S . Pare S . D ., W . D . Biyley J . D ., F . Croaker I . G ., A . Posenor D . C ., J . Barber W . S ., F . W . Sadlier W . S ., G . Bilby 0 ., and J . Rawles , Tyler , to each of whom tho W . M .

offered a few kindly words of gratulation . Thero then devolved upon Bro . Barnett that most agreeablo of all a Master ' s duties , tho presentation to his predecessor in tho chair of a testimonial , at once houourablo and substantial , in recognition by tho Lodge of valuable services rendered on its behalf . This duty was most feelingly discharged by Bro . Barnett , who spoko in eloquent , yet just , terms of

the manner in which Bro . Ross had filled the ofrieo of W . M . Bro . Ross , in a very appropriate speech , acknowledged tho testimonial , which consisted of a P . M . ' s jewel and an ormolu clock and two vases . Ho admitted that ho had done his best to promoto tho well being of tho Lodge , and he would certainly yield to no ono iu his auxiety to promoto tho cause of charity . He feared , however , the gift was

somewhat beyond his deserts , though ho hoped , in his present position as a Past Master , to still further aid tho cause of Masonry . Tho jewel boars following inscription : — " Presented by tho brethren of tho Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 , to Bro . John H . Ross , in recognition of his services as W . M . during tho past year . Given in open Lodgo , 21 st February 1876 , together with an ormolu clock and vases . " We may add

that tho clock and vases not only form part of a very graceful tribute of respect to a worthy brother , but they confer infinite credit ou tho artistic taste of tho Lodgo committee who made the selection . After this interesting episodo the Lodge , by command of tho "W . M ., was called to refreshment , or in othor words , adjourned to a banquet , in what is known as tho Pillar room of the hotel .

It may seem churlish on the part of a guest to quarrel with his fare , but we havo been present at many a better , though not moro costly , banquet , in spite of the French menu we found on the table before us ; nor , considering the laxity of attendance , are wo any wise surprised that the Athelstan and , we believe , other Lodges should have forsaken the Terminus Hotel for other quarters . Bo this as it may , tho ban

quet passed off very well , and when the cloth was removed and the columns charged , the W . M ., in a few happy sentences , proposed tho first toast , " The Queen and tho Craft . " Bro . Bilby then sang with admirable spirit the national anthem . Tho toast of tho M . W . G . M . " H . R . II . tho Princo of Wales " was then given , Bro . Barnett express , ing his firm belief that His Royal Highness on returning to England would , as far as the onerous duties of his high rank would enable

him , exhibit actively that deep interest in Freemasonry ho was known to take in all its proceedings . Bro . Hubbard saug " God Bless tho Princo of Wales . " This was followed by tho toast of tho P . G . M ., tho AV . M . enlarging on tho distinguished merits of tho Earl of Carnarvon , both as a statesman aud a Mason . Bro . K . P . Albert A . G . P . briefly but appropriatly responded to the health of tho " Tho Deputy Grand Master and Grand Officers . " Bro . Harris said a few words iu

acknowledgment of his health as an Initiate . With the toast of" I ho Visitors , " whoso presence was acknowledged in a few complimontiy terms , was associated the name of Bro . Dodson W . M . ISO , Joppa . When ho had said his say , Bro . Blum W . M . 1017 ( Montcfiorc ) expressed tho very great pleasure he felt at having assisted at the Lodgo meeting and banquet , offering at tho same time a few words to a similar purport

on behalf of Bro . llegon , of Vionna , who was unable to express himself adequately in the English language , but who was nevertheless anxious to record his pleasure at being present . Bro . Cohen W . M . 205 , also responded to the same toast . Tho I . P . M . then proposed the health of the W . M ., anticipating that the Lodge would flourish under his rule , and that at tho end of his year of office , when the W . M .

vacated the chair in favour of another member , the condition of tho Lodgo would be as prosperous , or if not more prosperous than before The W . M . replied that he confidently relied on the brethren for their support in the fulfilment of his arduous duties . He know that reliance would not be misplaced , and though ho could not command success , ho hoped that by the aid of the G . A . O . T . U . he should realise

the belief of Bro . Ross , aud that his successor would find the condition of the Lodge to the full as satisfactory as it was now when ho was entering on his year of office . Before sitting down tho W . M . proposed tho health of the I . P . M ., who responded briefly . Then fol . lowed the toast of the P . M . ' s , to which Bro . M . Harris replied , and then that of "Tho Tranquillity Benevolent Fund , " which was

acknowledged by Bro . Saul Solomon on behalf of tho Trustees . Bro . Solomon spoko well to the point , drawing special attention to tho fact that the relief administered was so administered in secret , tho names of the recipients never uuder any circumstances beinndivulged . During a brief interval of rest , a sum of fifteen-and-a-half guineas was subscribed to this Fund . Then Bros . Peartreo and

Posener acknowledged the toast of " Tho Treasurer , Secretary , Senior aud Junior Wardens , and the rest of the Officers , " Bro . Pare as S . D . not rising to speak , as what tho Peartreo said would not unnaturally bo endorsed by the Pave . Bro . Bilby , however , spoke at length , recording a very interesting experience of his own in Masonry , which occurred years since iu the West Indies . " The Tyler ' s toast" liaviii "

been duly honoured , the Lodge was closed , aud after cofl ' eo and leavetaking , the brethren dispersed to their several homes . The followiu " is a list of tho visitors present , namely : —Brothers J . Harris Kegeii , Vienna , Albert A . G . P ., Hudson 12 , Andrew 25 , Daniel J . W . ( 15 . Stuart P . M . HI , Barks 111 , Grant 115 , Zimmerman W . M . 180 , Bensor 102 , Cohen P . M . 205 , Jacobs W . M . 205 ,

Bumstead P . M . 5-IS , Hamilton F . M . 551 , Parker 019 , C . Harris 8 S 9 Stone SS 9 , Blum W . M . 1 ( 117 . Pollitzer P . M . 1017 , Bi-ahani P . M . 1022 ' Ilerold 105 (» , Corner S . W . 11 . 39 , Moss 11 S 5 , Perrv W . M . IIS 5 , Holland 12 IG , Jckcll W . M . 1311 ) , AVillard 1319 , Abbott 1385 , Suncycr 1521 In the intervals between the toasts , several songs aud glees were

snug , Bros . Child and Ross being the soloists , while Bros . Pony , Child , Moss and Hubbard sang tho glees , which included By C ' e ' lia ' s Arbour and the Chafer .-. This part of the evening ' s proceedings afforded all present the most extreme pleasure . Bro . Child ' s icucleriug of "Sail ? ia out' Alley" was simply charming , wbilo the