Notices Of Meetings.

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —The last meeting of the season in connection with this popular Lodge was held on Thursday evening last , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there waa a goodly attendance undor the presidency of Bro . Lewis Christopher Haslip , the Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . Henry Tiddiman S . W . John Stilwell Treasurer acting as J . W ., Alfred J .

, Potter S . D ., Peter Harnett J . D ., A . Perl B . C ., C . Weeden I . G ., S . Boulton Steward , F . Perl Assistant W . S ., W . Pierpoint I . P . M ., P . M . 's Sampson George , W . Stead , Thomas J . Cnsworth ; Bros . E , Chnbb , A . Fancquez , T . Adams , R . Tedman , George Muatoe , F . W Swales , W . J . Crabb , E . Marshall , Walter Potter , F . Willcocks , C . R . Brnsslin , E . Bonsdridge , J . Chadwick , J . Wright , and C . T .

Speight Prov . Grand Ty ler for Surrey Tyler . Lodge having been opened in accordance with ancient rites , tbe ballot was passed for Mr . A . J . Williams , proposed by Bro . W . Stead P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Pierpoint I . P . M ., aud for Mr T . E . Boys , nominated by Bro . J . Cusworth P . M ., seconded by Bro . John Harper P . M . and Secretary . Both were unanimously accepted , and will be initiated

at the next meeting . Lodge was then advanced , and Bro . Thomas Adams , having answered the interrogations satisfactorily , was entrusted , and subsequently passed to the Fellow Craft degree by the W . M ., assisted by the Officers , the working being admirably sustained . It was proposed by the Immediate Past Master , and seconded by Bro . Stead P . M ., that the usual Summer Banquet

should be held , and a Committee was appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements . A letter was read from Bro . J . Stillwell , resigning his position as Treasurer of the Lodge , and in accepting it the brethren signified their regret , and unanimously decided that a record should be placed on the minutes , expressing their appreciation of the services Bro . Stillwell bad rendered for many years . A

telegram was received from Bro . Harper P . M . and Secretary , who regretted being unable to attend the Lodge , in consequence of other engagements , in Dublin . After the transaction of some formal business , Lodge was adjourned until October next . Subsequently the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in admirable style , and the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly

honoured , the " Queen and the Craft" being received with a zest and loyalty for which this Lodg © ia proverbial . Reference was made to the valuable services rendered to the Craft by tbe Most Worship , f ul Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , after which the I . P . M . assumed the gavel , and proposed , in snitable terms , the health of the Worshipful Master , who so well and wisely ruled over the New

Concord Lodge . From the admirable way in whioh Bro . Hasli p filled that position he felt sure the brethren would all agree that they made an excellent choice when they selected him as their Worshipfnl Master . The toast was enthusiastically received , and Bro . Haslip briefly replied , expressing the hope thafc his conduct in the chair had entitled him to their approbation , and that he might

be thought worthy of their esteem during the tenure of his office . He then proposed the Visitors , with which he coupled the toasfc of the Masonic Press , on whose behalf representatives of those journals responded . The next toast was thafc of the Past Masters , in proposing whioh Bro . Haslip acknowledged the kind and valuable assistance Le had always received at their hands , and for which he was sincerely indebted . He felt confident they would continue to

extend to him that aid and counsel wbich was so much needed by all who filled the position he then occupied . The prosperity of the Lodge must be in a great measure attributed to the interest taken in it by the Past Masters , to whom he tendered his warmest acknowledgments . Past Masters Pierpoint , Cusworth , and Stead severally responded , and the other complimentary toasts followed , interspersed with songs and recitations , the proceedings being altogether of a most harmonious and enjoyable description .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 507 . —A meeting was held afc the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , 19 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . p . m . Present—Bros . Goodwin W . M ., E . Poore S . W ., H . Williams J . W ., J . Bate S . D ., F . Thurston J . D ., H . Williams I . G ., John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , James Stevens P . M . Hon . Preceptor ; also Bros . E . FrancisJ . D . Smithand others .

, , Lodge was dnly opened in the first and second degrees , and Bro . Smith , as candidate , proved his efficiency as a Craftsman . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., who officiated in that capacity for tbe first time . Lodge was then closed to the first degree . Bro . G . W .

Knight 1507 was elected a member . Notices of motion for alteration of portions of the Bye-laws were given . Bro . E . Poore was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when the ceremony and sections of the first degree will be worked . No other business offering , Lodgo was closed in peace and harmony .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —On Monday last , a large number of brethren attended at the Canonbury Tavern , Canonbury , to hear Bro . James Stevens ' s lectnre , illustrating the ceremonies and ritual of the first degree . For upwards of two hours Bro . Stevens delighted and interested tbe brethren by the masterly and conversational manner in which he handled his subject , ancl at its termination a very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to him

by tbe brethren present . Bro . Forge W . M . 1950 occupied the position of W . M ., Gilham S . W ., Pearcy J . W ., Trewinnard I . P . M . ; also Bros . E . Woodman S . D . 1950 , Ward 1950 , Dixon 1950 , Clarke 1950 J . Woodman 813 , Cnrtis 1950 , Harvey , Harthan , Cooke , King , Rowlston , Weeden , Ferrar , Marks , Gribble , Higgins , Curtis , Jones ! Goddard sen ., Goddard jun ., Gibbs , Cook , Osborn , Gregory , Folu , Hall W . M . elect 1693 , Killick sen ., Killick jnn ., Wheelhouse jnn ., Wheel , house sen ., M . Lion , and many other brethren .

Bios . J . D . Allcroft , Sir Francis Trnscott , Alfred Lyon , and Edgar Bowyer aro Stewards for the Festival of tho Infant Orphan Asylum , to be held on the 2-ith prox ., Bro , the Duke of Connaught jn-osiding .

Notices Of Meetings.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE DALHOUSIE LODGE OP INSTRUCTION , No . 850 .

XT will doubtless strike many of those who are accustomed to attend Lodgps of Instruction , and the annual Festivals held in con . npction with some of them , that there is little to report in connection with tho latter , and yet , as year after yoar rolls on , those interested in a Lndjjp . like to see thp doings at their annual meetings recorded in the Masonic Press , and some would doubtless think a reporter waa wanting in proficiency if he simply recorded the fact that the meeting was

held , and all present enjoyed themselves . Such , however , as a rule , is all that can be said of the annual snpper of a Lodge of Instruction it expresses mnch , and perhaps the only fault of such a report would be its brevity . Established for the express purpose of hard work , a Lodge of Instruction presents , on its usual nights of meeting , bnt few attractions other than those afforded by an exposition of some part

of onr ritnal . Tbe annual snpper , when such is held , usually illna . trate- * tho opposite extreme—there is no work , those present look upon tho evening as an annual holiday , on whioh all labour is put aside , including that of listening to the stereotyped remarks whioh accompany Masonic toasts ; while the Chairman , for the time being , seems to look upon tho task in much the same light—all pleasure and

no work , and if he is really si hie satisfactorily to carry out snch a programme he may consider himself well suited to his post . But to return to the subject of our present notice—the annual supper of the Dalhonsie Lodge of Instruction ; really very little can be written beyond saying that it was a most successful meeting . Presided over by Bro . Burleton , the W . M . of the mother Lodge , and attended by a

goodly array of members , it was all that could be desired—the supper was good , the speeches of the President short , the replies to the toasts—of which there were very few—to the point , and songs and recitations sufficient to prevent the proceedings of the meeting being voted slow . Bro . Wallington , the Preceptor , responded to the toast of Success to the Lodge of Instrnction . He referred to the general

trood feeling existing among its members , and particularly mentioned the support and kindly assistance received from the mother Lodge , the Worshipful Master of which had for several years past occupied the chair afc fche annual supper . To the toasfc of the Secretary , proposed by the Preceptor , Bro . Carr suitably responded , giving a few statistics in connection with the Lodge

of Instruction during the pasfc year . Meetings bad been held on fifty-one of the fifty . fcwo Tuesdays in tbe year , the only one missed being the 27 th of December , when fche ties of Christmastide proved stronger even than those which unite the members of fche Dalhonsie Lodge of Instrnction . The total number of attendances during the twelve months was exactly 800 , an average of about

sixteen per week ( figures which cannot be excelled or even equalled by many other Instruction Lodges ) . From the revenue of tho Lodge its members had been able to contribute five guineas to one of the Institutions , besides giving a guinea to the special fund annually raised to defray the cost of the entertainment given to the inmates of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institntion at Croydon . The

Fifteen Sections—that summit of ambition among frequenters of Lodges of Instrnction—had been worked three times ; Bros . Barnes , Long , and G . H . Stephens occupying the chair on the respective occasions , and each exponent had been well supported . Bro . Carr was able to report the Lodge as in an eminently satisfactory condition , and having personally thanked the brethren for drinking his health ,

expressed a desire to continue his work , to the satisfaction of the members , in the future . Other toasts were given and responded to , the last not receiving attention until a late hour . We must add our share to the praise awarded to Bro . Smyth for the way in which he carried out the part of the entertainment he undertook—providing the supper ; the good things he supplied were mosfc enjoyable .

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gosling acting as candidate . Brother Forss worked the first section of the lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Loring offered himself as candidate for passing j he was interrogated and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —At Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 23 rd May . Bros . Edwards W . M ., Marsh S . W ., A . Clark J . W ., Christian S . D ., T . Clark J . D ., Smyth I . G ., F . Carr Hon . Sec , Wallington P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Brasted , Wardeil , Forss , Gosling , Loring , Pavfitt , and Jones . Lodge was opened indue form , and the minutes of

Bro . Loring was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Brother Brasted worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . Poulter , of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 , was elected a member . Bro . F . Carr was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodgo was then closed and adjourned .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WORKED AS UNDER : — Afc the New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on Wednesday , 7 th June , the closing night of the season . Lodge will be opened at 7 o ' clock p . va precisely . Brethren arc cordially invited . Bro . H . G . Gush will

preside , supported bv Bros . D . Moss S . W ., Trewinnard J . W ., Cusworth I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . Gray , Hal ) , Perl , Trewinnard , Lardner , Moss , and Powell . Second Lecture—Bros . Green e , King , Weeden , Lorkin , and Forge . Third Lecture—Bros . Ferrar , Dignam , and Potter Bros . Cusworth Preceptor , and Perl acting Hon . Sec .

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DEATH . AliBOTT . —On tho 20 tli instant , aged eleven months anil a half , GEniiM ** FBABCES , youngest child of GJ-OHCH * BLIZAHI * and MA-UO AU *;! jstsi ** AuuotT .