Notices Of Meetings.

Cathedral Chapter , No . 67 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 25 th Jnly , at Glasgow , Comp . J . Duthie Z . presiding , who opened a Mark Lodge , G . VV . Wheelor Z . 73 acting as S . W .. D . Eonald J . as J . W ., Goldie S . D ., when Bro . B . S . Hamilton of Lodge 441 was duly advanced to tho degree of Mark Master by Comp . J . Duthie . There being no further business the Chapter was duly closed .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Wednesday , 26 th July , at St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow . The Lodge was opened by the E . W . M ., Bro . G . McDonald , Bros . Bain P . M . 103 acting as S . W ., J . Miller P . M . 278 as J . W . A Mr . J . Smith was proposed for initiation , and Bro . Morgan , E . W . M . of the Star 219 , wrought the degree . Bro . Dr . J . S . Simpson was a

candidate for tho 2 nd degree , and was passed as a Fellow Craft by Bro . J . Booth , E . W . M . of tho Thistle , No . 87 . The Lodgo was then opened in tho 3 rd degree , and Bro . McDonald himself raised two brothers to the sublime degree . With such a staff of workers it is needless to say that all the degrees were admirably wrought , and those present wero highly gratified by the intellectual treat thoy had enjoyed .

Caledonian of TJnity Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular meet . ing of this Chapter was held on 26 th July , Comp , G . W . Wheeler Z . presiding , who opened a Mark Lodgo , assisted by Comps . J . Duthie Z . 67 as S . W ., John Kinnaird J . W . Visitors—Comps . J . Morrison P . Z . 93 , J . Duthio Z . 73 , D . Eonald J . 67 , W . Harper J . 69 , J . Fash S . E . 69 , J . Mclnnis P . S . 69 . Application was made for admission of Bro . J . McNeild on behalf of Chapter 69 , which was

granted , and he , along with Bro . John Eobb of Lodge 68 , Doric , Kil . winning , were then duly advanced to the degree of Mark Master . A Lodgo of Excellent Masters was then opened , and Bro . Eobb received that degree , and was afterwards exalted into the Eoyal Arch degree by Comp . Wheeler , J . Duthie as H ., J . Kinnaird J ., T . Balfour S . E ., J , Banei-mann Treasurer , D . Gilchrist P . Z . as 1 st S ., J . Campbell 2 nd , J . W . Harding 3 rd . Comp . Fash returned thanks on behalf of Chapter 69 for the favour done them in exalting their candidate .

Domatio Lodge , No . 177 . —The summer banquet of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th instant , at the Eye House , near Hcddesdon , Herts , when over one hundred ladies and gentlemen were present , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Treadwell . After inspecting tho grounds , the points of historic interest connected with this aucient building , and enjoying boating trips , & c . the

company sat down to a banquet and dessert . The wines and viands were of first rate quality , aud reflected great credit ou tho worthy host , Bro . Teale . An excellent band discoursed sweet music during dinner . Tho W . M . gave tho usual Loyal toasts . Bro . J . E . Foulger P . M . proposed the toast of tho W . M ., which was ably responded to . Tho toast of the Past Masters was replied to by Bros . J . E . Foulger and

Elmes . Other toasts followed . Bro . James Willing humorously returned thanks for the ladies , who , ho said , particularly expressed their gratification at this happy meeting , which he was sure would pn . mote good feeling . Among those present were Bros . Turner , J . Kent , Sinclair , Shenstone , Braid , Willis , Auley , Wigmore , Jennings , Purchase , Stiles , Bcdal , Turner , Elcor , & o .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge mot at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avcnue , Basinghall-street , E . C . and was opened on Wednesday at the regular honr of seven , by Bro . F . Croaker , who rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation with great credit to himself , and to the entire satisfaction of those present . By solicitation of Bro . Poscner ( W . M . elect of the Upton Lodge ) , Bro . Croaker

vacated the chair to allow him to rehearse the ceremony of raising , which he did in an able manner , evincing his ability for the important position to which he will shortly be elevated . The following officers and members were present : —Endderforth S . W ., Abel ] J . W ., Fenner S . D ., Staley J . D ., Blackhall I . G ., and Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , J . Constable Treasurer , Walker , Battye , Colmer , Pelton , W . W . Morgan , Gomm , W . W . Morgan iun .: Christopher Tyler . Bro . Endderforth

was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . We cannot refrain remarking that the members of this Lodge support their Preceptor by a regular attendance , a compliment Bro . Gottheil holds in high estimation . At this particular season , with the thermometer at blood heat , seventeen members may be considered an excellent attendance ; this in itself is a sufficient proof that the knowledge herein imparted is of a sound and thoroughly Masonic character .

Glasgow Lodge , No . 441 . —This Lodgo held an emergency meeting at their own hall , 24 Struthers-strcet , on Monday , 24 th July . Bro . Jas . Wood E . W . M . presided , assisted by most of his officers . The work consisted of tho passing of one brother to tho Fellow Craft degree , which ceremony , like all his other work , was ably performed by Bro . Wood .

Prince Frederick William Lodge , No . 753— The Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , Bro . Austen W . M ., Pigot S . W ., Pringlo J . W ., Clauclien Treas ., H . A . Stacey Sec . ; Past Masters Bros . Baker , T . Eobinson , T . A . Adams P . G . P ., W . D . Blyman , and T . J . Wnest , and Bros . W . Amor , E . Pilling , T . Thomas , II . Seymour , F . Hedges , J . Powell , Hollyman , J . H . Jones , D . W . King , E . Parker ,

J . Dodd , Gordon , & c . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . J . E . Lawrence P . M . No . 901 waa nnanimonsly elected a joining member . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Eawkins and passed Bro . Maybrick of the Athenteum Lodge , No . 1491 . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Pigot S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into tbe chair by the retiring W . M ., ia a manner that reflected great

credit . On the rcadmission of tho brethren , the W . M . was saluted according to ancient form , and then invested his officers ; he afterwards initiated Messrs . Press and Frampton into the Order . Ho then , in the name of the Lodge , presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Austen , with a very etegant P . M . 'a jewel , with appropriate inscription , for the able manner ho had discharged his duties during the past year . Tbe

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a banquet provided by the worthy host . The nsnal Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , and included the W . M ., P . M ., Wardens , Officers and Visitors . Bros . Maybrick and Davis contributed to the harmony . Altogether a very agreeable and harmonious evening was spent . Tho Visitors

wero Bros . E . Tnbbs 1305 , Maybrick 1491 , Brander P . M . 157 , L . E , Eogors P . M . 902 , Koester P . M . 435 , E . V . Davis 1288 , C . J . W . Davis W . M . Eoyal Union 382 , Woodstock P . M . 733 , Eamsey P . M . 165 , T . Meekham P . M . 1228 , Jupo J . W . 1287 , Price J . W . 1287 , and Ayden 105 .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of tho above was held on Tuesday , 25 th July , at the Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Present—Bros . Cambridge W . M ., Barker S . W ., Smith J . W ., Brown S . D ., Worsley J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Allen Preceptor pro tera . The ceremony of

initiation and passing was worked by tho W . M ., Bro . Davies acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Allen worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation .

Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th iustant , at the " Spotted Dog , " Upton , Essex . There was a very full attendance . In tho unavoid . able absence of Bro . Alfred Holtham W . M ., Bro . E . Bolton occupied the chair . The officers present were Bros . D . Posener S . W ., G . Brown J . W ., J . Wayland Treasurer , B . Pickering P . M . Secretary , W .

Webster S . D ., J . Andrews J . D ., A . W . Fenner I . G ., F . C . Kinnear W . S . ; P . M . 's G . Levick , G . Bratton , E . W . Goddard . In the course of the evening Bros . Belsey and Lund were crafted , and Mr . James E . Mabbitt was permitted to enter the Order in due form , and in accordance with ancient custom . The most important business however was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year . The ballot proved

unanimous in favour of Bro . D . Posener S . W . The popularity of that brother in the Upton Lodgo was exemplified by the hearty applause which greeted the announcement . Bro . J . Wayland was re-elected Treasurer . Business ended , ample refreshment was served , after which followed the nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts . In speaking to tho toast of the W . M . elect , Bro . Bolton , the presiding W . M ., observed

that it augured well for the prosperity of the Upton Lodge that they had among them a brother upon whom their unanimous suffrages had been bestowed this evening , possessing such fine abilities and sterling Masonic qualifications as tho Worshipful Master elect . The Lodge will have reason to be proud of its choice . Indeed , the P . M . ' s will have to look to their laurels , for the ground they had hitherto

occupied will bo cut from under their feet , and their former standing as Past Masters will most assuredly be obscured by the lustre of the new Master ' s capabilities . Bro . Posener , W . M . elect , replying , deprecated the eulogiums so lavishly heaped upon him . He , however , assured tho brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to justify in some measure the good opinion the brethren were kind

enough to entertain of him . He promised to maintain the honour and dignity of the Lodge , and to do what lies iu hi 3 power to promote its prosperity . His actions would always be guided by hoDesty of purpose . Without fear and without favour , the course he intended to pursue would always be found in the straight and level line , and in

strict accordance with the Constitutions of the Order . Bro . Posener then expressed his hearty thanks for all the kindness and indulgence it had been his good fortuno to obtain . He then resumed his seat , amid loud applause . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent songs , to which Bros . T . Leonard , A . Oldroyd and G . Brown contributed .

Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . — This Lodge of Instruction held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , tho 26 th inst ., at Bro . Pigot's , tho Finsbury Park Tavern , Seven Sisters * , road , Holloway , N . Present—W . C . Bcaman W . M ., J . Walker S . W ., H . B . Dunn J . W ., Chant S . D ., Wood J . D ., Simsonl . G . and Dickinson

Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in due form , when the ceremony of initiation was' rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Dickinson acting as candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Walker was elected W . M . for next meeting , after which the Lodge was closed .

Lebanon Chapter , No . 1320 . — A Convocation of this Chapter was held on Saturday , 22 nd instant , at the Eed Lion , Hampton . Comps . F . Walters P . G . 1 st Asst . Middlesex P . Z . as M . E . Z ., W . Hammond H ., H . A . Dubois J . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The election for M . E . Z . and Principals took place . Comp . W . Smeod P . G . J . P . Z ., with his usual

ability , installed Comps . W . Hammond M . E . Z ., H . A . Dubois H ., and E . Hopwood J . The investitnro of officers then took place . Comps . L . Wickens P . Z . Treasurer , F . Walters P . Z . 1 st Asst . Middlesex S . E . ( re-invested , this being for the third time ) , E . Gilbert S . N " ., J . Hammond P . S ., Eev . P . M . Holdeulst Asst . Soj ., W . Mitchell

2 nd Asst . Soj ., J . B . Schackleton D . C ., H . Potter P . Z . W . S ., and J . Gilbert Janitor . All the candidates placed on the agenda paper wero unanimously elected . A very elegant silver loving cup was presented to Comp . John Thomas * Moss P . P . G . E . Middlesex I . P . Z ., the Father of the Chapter , for the eminent services rendered by him daring his occupation of the chair , A F . Z . ' s jewel was also presented