Notices Of Meetings.

others who , we believe , had never sung together before , and had not rehearsed for this occasion , wero equally successful .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —T his Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , tho 23 rd of February , at Masons ' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Basingha'd-street . Prosont—Bros . D . Posener W . M ., Blackall S . W ., Croaker J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , J . Constable Treas ., Hollands S . D ., Ockonden J . D ., Tollis I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . E . Gottheil Preceptor , Bloomfiold , Ross , and a full

Lodgo of brothren . Business—After the opening of tho Lodge , the usual proceedings as to tho confirmation of minutes , and tho rest of the otooteras boing disposed of , the first and third ceremonies wero ably rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bros . Trigg and Gomm acting as candidates . Tho Charity Association connected with this Lodge will draw to a close in March noxt , tho ever active Bro . Constablo is about to

commence Association No . 2 , for which a nucleus of names havo already been given in . Brethren who prefer obtaining Life Governorships by the payment of easy installments , rather than paying a lump sum , havo now a good opportunity . No . 1 . Association will vory shortly have paid to tho Institutions no less a sum than GOO guineas—no dispicablo amount , considering that it has been collected , at Is per

weok , in less than four years . There aro many of these socioties in London , all of which deserve to bo well supported . By tho proposi . tion of Bro . Gottheil , which was seconded by tho J . W ., Bro . Blackall was oleoted to preside at the noxt meeting . This brother has , in a comparatively short timo , made considerable progress in tho know , lodge of tho ritual , which ho works with fluency aud remarkable oorreotness . Brethren desirous of instruction oannot do better than attend this Lodge , in which so many havo attained unsurpassed proficiency .

Union Lodge , No . 332 , —This Lodge held its regular fortnightly meeting in tho Hall , 170 Buchanan . street , on Monday , Feb . ruary 21 st . In tho unavoidable absence of Bro . McKirdy tho R . W . M ., Bro . J . B . MoNair I . P . M . opened the Lodgo , and there being ono gentleman proposed and accepted for initiation , he received tho

E . A . degree in the careful way in which Bro . MoNair always works . Tho R . W . M . having now arrived , he assumed the chair , and the com . mittee appointed to see to the pecuniary wants of a now hall , made their report , and had tho matter remitted back to them to make further enquiries .

Athol Lodge , No . 413 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 22 nd February , at 213 Buchanan-street . The chair was taken by tho R . W . M . Bro . J . Lonttit , who was supported by Bros . J . Nellin S . M ., Bakare D . M ., Leids S . W ., Holmes J . W ., Graham Sec retary , Agnew Treasurer , J . Wallace I . P . M ., and tho whole of the

other office bearers . An application was read from Mr . George Sword , aud at the request of the R . W . M . ho was initiated by Bro . J . Annand . Tho Lodgo having beon raised , Bro . Louttit passed Bro . John Thorn to the 2 nd degree . Amongst the Visitors present were tho Rev . J . Rice , of Acacia Lodge , 225 I . C ., J . Fergerson R . W . M . 116 , J . Melville 173 , J . H . Wood R . W . M . 335 , R . Currio and G . W . Wheeler 73 .

Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity , No . 663 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th of February , at tho Town Hall , Devizes . Present—Bros . F . B . Cox W . M ., J W . Burman , M . D ., S . W ., William Nott P . M . Sec , D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treas ., W . H . Burt S . D ., H . Howse J . D ., S . Badham Org ., W . Day Steward . P . M . ' s Bros . H . J . Ward I . P . M ., the Rev . H . Richardson , M . A ., Chap , lain , J . 11 . Chandler , & c . Business—Ballots were taken for two

candidates for initiation , Mr . G . S . A . Way Ion ( son of one of the earliest members of tho Lodgo ) and Mr . W . H . Bush , which proved unanimous in both instances , and they being in attendance , wero successively initiated by tho W . M ., the charge being subsequently delivered by the Secretary , Bro . Nott P . M . Tho Charity bag was afterwards sent round in favour of the Assistant Tyler , who is extremely ill , and the appeal proved vory successful .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The regular meeting of tho abovo Lodgo wa 3 held at tho Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday last , 22 nd February . Present—Bros . Perrin W . M ., Cambridge S . W ., Smith J . W ., Wosley S . D ., Johnson I . G . Wallington Preceptor , also Bros . Allen . Barker , & c . Tho W . M .

worked tho three degrees in a very steady and ablo manner . Bro . Cambridge was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed with prayer . On Thursday , the 7 th March , the annual supper in connection with this Lodge of Instruction will take place , at seven o ' clock .

Whittmgton Lodge , No . 862 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleot-street . Present—Bros . T . Kingston W . M ., Walker S . W ., Walmisloy as J . W ., Jas . Weaver P . P . G . O . Secretary , Blakemore J . D . Middlesex P . M ., C . Roberts as I . G ., S . Godden W . S ., and Past Master-3 Bros . Hurlstono , Pate , Brown , Sedgwick , F . H . Roberts ,

Ross , W . Devine , & c . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Collinson and Brown were raised to the third degree . Bro . Walker was elected trustee to the Benevolent Fund . The W . M . gave notice of motion for the revision of the bye-laws . Two gentlemen wero proposed for initiation at the next regular meeting . The Lodgo was then closed . Although no banquet was announced , the W . M ., in a spirit of liberality , provided a very good

and substantial supper . He proposed tho usual loyal toasts . The Prince of Wales was upholding the dignity of this great country in India , and every Mason and loyal subject would wish to see him return to his native country in renewed health . Bro . Walker S . W . said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W . M . He was one whom all respected . He had but recentl y occupied the chair , but he had shown them what his capabilities were , and at the expiration of his year of office the brethren of the Whittington

Lodge , ho was sure , wonld havo reason to bo proud of him . The W . M ., in a few , but appropriate words , responded to tho toast , and then proposed the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . James Weaver , P . M . and Secretary , had always discharged his duties to their satisfaction ; anotherold and valued P . M . was also among thorn . Ho alluded to Bro . Hurlstono , who , ho hoped , might be spared many years to rank among their number . Tho toast was responded to , and Bros ,

Lancaster and H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 , responded for tho visiting brothron . Tho brethren then separated , after passing a very enjoy , ablo evoning . Bro . Walkor gave a capital recitation . Tho W . M . related somo interesting anecdotes . Bro . Blakemore and others also contribnted to tho harmony . Tho visitors wero Bros . H . J . Brown 871 , S . Kingston 1269 , J . W . Baldwin P . M . 1243 , Lancaster 1287 , W . K . Mackenzie , aud II . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

St . Oswald Lodge , No . 1124 . —This Lodge held its regular meoting on Monday , the 7 th of February , at Oswestry . Present—Bros . John Thomas W . M ., W . Burton S . W ., Rev . P . G . Bentley Chap , lain , W . H . Spaull Secretary , Edward Oswoll Treasurer , 11 . C . Cor . field S . D ., Rev . A . L . Taylor J . D ., W . F . Rogers Steward , F . Chaplin I . G ., Crowther Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . A . Walker , John Morris , G . Williams , C . W . Owen . Visitors—Bros . Rowland , Venables , W .

Spraggons . Business—The Lodgo was opened , and a ballot was taken for Mr . Luke Blackwell , which was found unanimous . Tho Bye . laws of tho Lodge were read . This being his Mother Lodge , it was decided that a congratulatory address bo sent to Lord Harlech , on his elevation to tho peerage . Bro . W . H . Spaull Prov . Grand See . was requested to attend tho Festival of tho Royal Masonio Institution for Boys as Steward , and Bro . Ehvood Prov . Grand D . of C . the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls .

Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —The installation meeting of thfg Lodge was held on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , Bros . J . W . Baldwin W . M ., E . H . Thiellay S . W ., J . B . Langley J . W ., T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . P . G . P . Middlesex Secretary , E . W . Devereux S . D ., S . Woolf J . D ., A . F . Loos I . G ., B . Wright D . C ., and P . M . ' s

J . T . Moss P . P . G . R . Middlesex , H . A . Dubois P . P . G . A . D . C . Middle , sex , and W . Hammond P . G . J . D . Middlesex . The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . G . S . Elliot 749 wa 3 elected a joining member . Bro . J . T . Moss P . M . then iuitiated Messrs . Win . gate and Beckwith into tho Order . A board of installed Masters was formed , and Bro . James Baxter Langley , W . M . elect , was presented

to tho Lodge , and installed by the retiring W . M . in a very perfect manner . Tho W . M . then invested tho officers : —E . H . Thiellay P . A . G . P . Middlesex S . W ., T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex J . W ., H . A . Dubois P . P . A . G . D . C . Middlesex Treasurer , F . Walters P . P . G . P . Middlesex Secretary ( for the 4 th time ) , E . W . Devereux S . D ., S . Woolf J . D ., A . F . Loos I . G ., J . Mason Organist , B . Wright Asst .

Secretary , J . Johnson D . C ., M . Underwood W . S ., H . Faiji C . S . and J . Gilbert P . G . T . Middlesex Tyler . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M ., and recorded on the minutes , for tho able manner he had performed tho ceremony of installation . A notice of motion was given to present £ 31 10 s to the three Masonic Charitio 3 , and a ten guinea jewel to be presented to tho Secretary . A very elegant gold P . M . ' s jewel was presented to tho retiring W . M ., for the services rendered by

him to the Lodge during his year of office . There wero several pro . positions for initiation . Tho new bye-laws were passed . The Lodge was then closed , and a sumptuous banquet followed . Tho visitors were Bros . A . G . Dodson W . M . 188 , J . Hawker P . M . 871 , M . A . Loch - head 871 , T . Kingston W . M . 862 , B . Stead 813 , T . Painter P . M . 749 , H . R . Harker 76 , J . M . Kendor 1512 , T . W . Clark 1342 , J . W . Hiscoi 1512 , & c .

Peokham Lodge No . 1475 . —Tho second installation meet , ing of this Lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 17 th inst . The brethren assembled at tho somowhat early hour of four o ' clock , and at onco proceeded to the first business on the summons , viz .: The confirmation of the minutes of the previous regular meeting of the Lodge , and those of a Lodgo of Emergency , which a

pressure of business had rendered necessary . This having been done in the usual manner observed amongst Masons , the principle bnsi ness of tho evening was proceeded with . The S . W ., Bro . Walter Charles Canton , was presented to Bro . J . T . Dalby , the retiring W . M ., as tho brother who had been selected to preside over the Lodge during the ensuing year , and Bro . Dalby only expressed the sentiments of

every member of the Lodge when he declared himself " heartily rejoiced at the selection made . " The customary ceremony was then gone through by Bro . Dalby , whose rendering of the installation was perfect , both as regards ritual and elocution , and at the completion of the charges he received his just reward in tho unanimous plaudits of the large assemblage of brethren . Having been duly installed , Bro .

Canton proceeded to invest his officers , who , it may be stated , wero appointed in rotation , viz .: Bros . Duck S . W ., Bro . Stephens J . W ., Harvoy S . D ., Jackson J . D . Tho only appointmont vacant , that of I . G ., was conferred upon Bro . Mnrley , and those of Treasurer and Secretary continno to bo held by Bros . Warron P . M ., and Gompertz P . M ., whose services on behalf of the Lodgo have not failed

to obtain the recognition they have deserved . In fact , the announcement by tho W . M . of tho brethren appointed to offico was in each instance received with hearty and unanimous ex . pressions of approbation . The ceremonies of installation and investiture were presided over by Bro . David Rose P . M ., who holds the office of D . C . in this a 3 well as in several other Lodges . The newly installed W . M . commenced the duties of his exalted position

by initiating into the " mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , " Messrs . Dalley , Messum and Smithers , and although exhibiting some tokens of the nervousness incidental to a first appearance in the chair , he delivered the ritual in a manner which proved that he intends to sustain the character the Pockham Lodgo has gainod for the perfection of its working . The Lodge was then closed in clue form , and the brethren proceded to the discussion , of an