Notices Of Meetings.

as the officers of No . 50 , viz .: —Comps . Wm . Bell I . P . M . St . Johns 31 Z ., James Lonttit R . W . M . 413 H ., Colin McKenzie J „ Morrison S . E . ( re-elected ) , D . Leeds S . N ., P . Agnew T . ( re-elected ) , A . Holms 1 st S ., J . Wright 2 nd , J . Barkie 3 rd , and R . Gardner Janitor . Thp Compa . of the two Chapters then adjourned for refreshment , and were presided over by Comp . Wheeler , who , after the usual loyal

toasts , proposed tho Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire . Comp . James Balfour 1 st P . G . S . replied on behalf of the Provincial Chapter . He then proposed the Oldest Chapter in the Province , highly eulogising the character of her new Z ., arguing that from the excellent way iu which ho had filled the chair of St . John ' s Lodge , that he would make an equally good Z . Comp . Bell said he was afraid he should often want to come to his friends Balfour and

Wheeler for advice and assistance , before he could efficiently fill the chair . The chairman then gave the Cathedral Chapter 67 , to which Comp . J . Duthie as Z . replied . Comp . Bell proposed the Chairman ; he did not wonder at the prosperity of 73 , as it was so well officered . Comp . Wheeler said the success was attributable to his officersrather than to his own efforts . He then gave the Other Newly Elected Officers , which was acknowledged by J . Lonttit H . of 50 . The final toast wound up a pleasant meeting .

Robert Burns Chapter , No . 143 . —The annual meeting of this flourishing Chapter was held in the Masonio Hall , Holytown , on Saturday , 23 rd September . Comp . H . J . Shields 33 ° Z . presiding , supported by Comps . D . Baker H ., A . Laird J ., Wm . McMurdo as E .,

and J . Menzies 1 st S . After the election , Comp . Shields , assisted by Comp . McMurdo I . P . Z ., proceeded to instal the following Comps D . Baker Z ., J . Nemmo H ., R . Reid J ., Wm . McMurdo S . E ., R . R . McKay S . N ., Henry Dyer T ., J . Menzies 1 st S ., Jas . Kesley 2 nd , Wm . Loohron 3 rd , and J . Mason Janitor .

The Royal Ark Mariners Lodge in connection with this Chapter was then opened , and Comp . Wm . McMurdo was unanimously chosen as Commander N ., with the assistance of Comps . 0 . Meek and R . McKay . There being no further business , the Lodge was again moored in safety by her new Commander .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 103 . —The members met as usual on Wednesday last , at the Masons' Hall Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . W . H . G . Rudderforth , who was assisted by the following members : —Sayer S . W ., G . Corner J . W ., Staley S . D ., Hollands J . D ., I . T . Miller I . G ., Bone Steward . The W . M . opened the Lodge punctually at 7 , and proceeded with the rehearsal of the third degree , combining the traditional history . We have

seldom heard the duty performed with greater ability , clearness , or precision . Bro . Croaker acted as candidate . The Lodge was closed down to first , and called off . Upon business being resumed , Bro . Sayer was elected Master for the ensuing week , and promised that the brethren appointed to office should not lose their position on

the following Lodge night through their unavoidable absence this evening . The following brethren were also present : —Bros . W . D . Bayley , J . Constable , J . K . Pitt , Turquand , Abell , Biddell , Bone , Ookenden , Bagg , Colmer , Craske , Fenner , Gomm , Smith , Christopher ( Tyler ) .

Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 25 th inst . The R . W . M . Bro . John Morgan , in that excellent way in which he performs all the ceremonies , wrought the 1 st and 2 nd degrees .

A new Lodge for Folmadie . —At the meeting of the Renfrewshire East Provincial Grand Lodge , on Saturday last , a deputation appeared and presented a petition , numerously signed , asking the sanction of the Lodge to form a new Lodge of Freemasons at Polmadie , near Glasgow . The petition received unanimous support , and was signed in the usual way by the P . G . M ,, Colonel Campbell .

St . Andrew Eoyal Arch ( Bonhill and Alexandria ) No . 321 . —PHKSE . VTATION . —The regular quarterly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , 22 nd inst . The Lodge having been called from labour to refreshment , Bro . J . Stewart , R . W . M ., in a neat speech presented Bro . Andrew M'Lintook , Treasurer , with a handsome silver suuflf box and a purse of sovereigns . Bro . M'Lintook having feelingly replied , a very enjoyable evening was spent .

Dramatic Lodge , No . 571 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Saturday , the 23 rd inst . In the absence , from the city , of the R . W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Phillips , and two candi . dates were very carefully initiated .

Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 . —Amongst those of our Lodges which stand foremost in rank as regards the numerical Strength of its members , this one holds a conspicuous place . On its roll are brethren who have made their mark in the Masonic world , and its meetings are invariably well attended . Friday , the 22 nd inst . was appointed for the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , and , as a consequence , a large contingent assembled at the

hostelrie of our brother who so ably conducts the " Star and Garter " at Kew Bridge . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Brother Gardiner , who was supported by his officers—Bros . J . Chambers Roe S . W ., Cuzner J . W ., W . Goss S . D ., Smith Treasurer , Hilton Secretary , W . Gomm F . G ., Gilbert Tyler . Amongst those present as visitors we may enumerate Bros . W . Steward W . M . 1351 , C . J . Livett W . M . elect 1351 , R . Walker 382 , W . F . Savago 1425 , Clench 511 , Webb 834 , E . Arrowsmith 783 , C , Palmer 1603 , i G , W . Dixon 209 , J . T . Craven

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342 . H . Craven 342 , Fraa . Williams , A . Warpell 1351 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , T . W . Clarke 177 . H . Parker 34 , Simpson P . M . 180 , Henry Cole 862 , Kellway , Past Provincial * Grand Warden Somerset , & c , & o . For an Installation Meeting tho agenda paper was a heavy one , and the proceedings of the day commenced with the formal opening of the Lodge , and the reading of the minutes of last meeting , which were duly confirmed . The next business was the raising of Bros .

Benjamin E . Blasby and Richard Edward Cundall . Bros . Henry Morris and Ludolph Franokel were then passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Past Master Smith then took the chair , and Bro . Chambers Roe was introduced as the W . M , elect . The ceremony of Installation was ably performed , Bro . Smith receiving the con * gratulations of all present for the perfect way ia which he

conducted the proceedings . The appointment of officers for the year resulted as follows : —Bros . Cuzner S . W ., Goss J . W ., Smith Treasurer , Hilton Secretary , C . F . May S . D ., Gomm J . D ., Darcey I . G ,, Met « calfo D . C , Gilbert Tyler ( elected for the eleventh time ) . After the several charges had been given , the new W . M . directed thafc the ballot should be taken for Mr . John Milross , which being

nnanimons , that gentleman was introduced and initiated into our mysteries . Bro . Roe conducted the ceremony , and gave an earnest that the choice made by the brethren had fallen on one who was competent to fulfil the duties of his office . After the reading of several communications , tho W . M . announced that it was his intention to act as a Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonio

Benevolent Institution , and remarked thafc doubtless some other brethren wonld intimate their willingness to serve as Stewards for the other Charities . This brought a response from Bro . W . Gardiner , who said he would serve as Steward for the Girls' Sohool , whereupon Bro . P . M . Smith reminded him that he had acted for the Girls at the last Festival , and suggested he should give the Boys a turn .

This request was cordially assented to by Bro . Gardiner , and ifc was carried , on the motion of Bro . Smith , seconded by Bro . P . M . Beasley that a sura of ten guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge , — which had been shown by the auditor ' s report , previously confirmed , to be in an eminently satisfactory condition , —to each of these Inati . tutions , the amounts to be placed on the respective Stewards' Lists .

Ten guineas were also voted for the Girls School , for which Institution the Lodge will nominate a . Steward , according to its annual custom . A candidate for initiation at the next meeting was then proposed , and the Lodge afterwards closed . After a brief adjournment a capital banquet was served , every detail reflecting the greatest credit upon Bro . J . H . Stanbury and his staff of assistants . After ample justice had

been done by all present , the cloth was removed , and Bro . Chambera Roe , who presided , proceeded with the toasts . The health of Her Majesty was enthusiastically received , and in speaking to thafc of the M . W . the G . M ., Bro . Roe said thafc the Prince , it was well known , was proud of his connection with the Craft , and sincerely had the welfare of the Fraternity afc heart . The health of the Pro Grand

Master was given , followed by thafc of the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , past and present . With this was coupled the name of Bro . Smith P . M ., who , in replying , congrafcu . lated the W . M . on his obtaining the exalted position he held thafc evening , which he ( Bro . Smith ) said must be exceedingly gratifying . Bro . Gardiner I . P . M . proposed the health of the new Master . Ha

was sure thafc all the brethren conld wish or anticipate would ba fulfilled by the brother they had selected , who possessed the much-tobe-desired qualification of good temper , coupled with firmness and decision of character . Bro . Chambers Roe thanked Bro . Gardiner and the members of the Lodge for the kind expression of feeling displayed . He would always endeavour to do his duty fairly and fear *

lessly ; by a conscientious discharge of the trust reposed in him , he trusted his efforts would meet with the approval of the brethren . The next toast was the Initiate , the Chairman remarking thafc though the Royal Alfred was a large Lodge , ifc was necessary thafc new blood should be introduced from time to time . He was sure , in Bro . Milross , they had a brother who would be a credit to them .

Bro . Milross briefly replied . Bro . P . M . Beasley here favoured tha company with " Believe me if all those endearing young charms , " which he sang in a pleasing and effective manner . The Prov . Graud Officers , next given , was responded to by Bro . G . W . Dixon ( Berks and Bucks ) and by Bro . Craven ( Province of Hampshire ) . The W . M . gave the P . M . 's , and presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a jewel

toBro . W . Gardiner I . P . M ., who , m the course of his remarks acknow . lodging the same , said ifc would always bo gratifying to his family to know fchafc he had met with so substantial an acknowledgment from the brethren , and concluded by a reference to his successor , who ha was proud to see so cordially welcomed . " The Officers , " brought forth a reply from Bro . Cuzner , who thanked Bro . Roe for the confidence he had displayed in placing him in the chair he had the honour to fill .

Before closing our remarks , we may say a word for Bro . Stanbury . The dinner and dessert he provided ( though charged at a price small by comparison with that of many establishments we could mention ) was admirably served , and when we say that not a " grumble " was to be heard from the largo assembly , we feel justified iu paying him this small compliment . A call for the Tyler concluded a most pleasant evening ' s proceedings .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . — Held at Bro . Allen ' s , " Royal Edward , " Triangle , Hackney . Tho weekly meeting of the above Lodge was held on Tuesday , 26 th September . Bros . Wallington W . M ., W . J . Smith S . W ., Brown 1227 J . W ., Perrin S . D ., Worsley J . D ., Dallas I . G ., Worsley Secretary ; P . M . Bro . Horsley ( Preceptor ); also Bros . Christian , Hogarth , Foliot , Skelton ,

Morgan , Barker , Brown 1607 , Perry , & c . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was impressively rehearsed , Bro . Brown , S . W . of Lodge 1607 , acting as candidate . Bro . Horsley worked the 1 st and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed down to the 1 st . Bro . Morgan announced that he had seen a proof section of Bro . Harty ' s Installation Picture , and reminded the brethren thafc if