Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Thi 3 Lodsre held ita usual weekly meeting on Thursday evoning last , 31 st August , nt Bro . Maidwell's , tho Horonles , Leadenhall-street . Present—Bros . Grammer WM ., Maidwelf S . W ., Webb J . TV ., Crawley P . M . Preceptor pro tem , Atkin 3 P . M . Treasurer , Howlett S . D ., Hogarth J . D ., Itill T . G ., and other brethren . The ceremony of tho 1 st degree was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Baxter acting ns candidate The W . M .

worked tho 1 st section , Bro . Wobb the 2 nd and 3 rd , and Bro . Horsloy the 4 th and 5 th , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Himes , of tho Friars Lodgo , 1349 was elected a joining member . All Masonic business being ended , Lodgo was closed in ancient form . Bro . Maidwoll will bo W . M . next Thursday , and tho fifteen sections will be worked in this Lodgo on the fourth Thursday in September , at 7 p . m ., when Bro . Horsloy will preside .

Caledonian of Unity Chapter , No . 73 . —Held its regular monthly meeting , in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Wednesday , 30 th August , Comp . G . W . Wheeler Z . presiding , who opened a Mark Lodge , with G . McDonald P . Z . as S . W ., D . "Ramsay J . W ., J . Balfour S . B ., J . Jenkinson I . G ., J . Kay S . D . Application for the advancement of Bros . W . Pitt , of Maryhill Lodge , No . 510 , and Angus

Nicholson , of 108 , Stornaway , who wero present , were approved of . Comp . J . Mclnnis , of Chapter 69 , asked to havo a brother of the Clyde Lodge , No . 408 , advanced for St . Andrew ' s Chapter , which was readily granted . The three candidates received the degree of Mark Master at tho hands of Comp . Wheeler , Comps . Balfour and Mclnnis acting as Deacons .

Commercial Chapter , No . 79 , Glasgow . —This Chapter helds its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall , 30 Hope-street , on Friday , 25 th August , the 1 st Principal , Comp . D . Lamb , presiding , H . Mason H ., R . Brodie J ., J . Munro Scribe E . Amongst the visitors were Comps . J . Duthie Z . 67 , G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 , A . Mercer

1 st S . and J . Peison of 87 . After some routine business the election of officers for tho ensuing year took place , with the following result : —Comps . D . Lamb Z ., H . Mason H ., E . Brodie J ., J . Munro Depute Principal , J . M . Oliver S . E ., Wm . Ruthsay S . N ., R . Reid Treasurer , Capt . Duncan 1 st S ., D . McRobbie 2 nd S ., Capt . Gilchrist 3 rd S . and Jas . Minnie Janitor .

Thetis Chapter , No . 122 . —This Chapter held its regular meeting for tho nomination of officers on Monday , 28 th Angust , at 35 St . James-street , Glasgow . Comp . J . J . Scott Z . presiding , when he was again nominated for that office for the ensuing year , bnt he declined , recommending , as a younger and more energetic Comp ., his 2 nd Principle , John De Neif , who was unanimously elected . Wm . McAllister

ns H . and G . Mackay as J . Comp . J . 0 . Park P . Z . was then elected as the Deputy Principal , and promised to do all in his power to assist their new Z ., who was a pupil of his own . He have given him all his degrees , from the E . A . to tho R . A . Comp . Qnigler was re-ehcted Scribe E . and J . Gnnn Treasurer . Amongst the visitors were Comps . Duthie Z . of 67 , and Campbell Z . of 69 .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —In pnrsu anco of previous notice , the members of this Lodge mot at Masons' Hall Tavern , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at 7 p . m . The Lodge having been opened , and tho usual preliminary business disposed of , Bro . Turquand as W . M ., proceeded with the ceremony of installation , inducting P . M . Bro . James Stevens , and we need hardly

remark that the W . M . performed the ardnons duty completely and to the intense satisfaction and delight of tho numerous assemblage . Bro . Stevens then invested the following brethren : Bros . Walker S . W ., Loewenstark J . W ., Sayer S . D ., Gronor J . D ., Hill I . G ., Pitt Secretary , Constable Treasurer , which being clone , ho gave a full and complete explanation of the 1 st degree tracing board , combin .

ing the greater portion of the sections of the same , and the reasons and demonstrations for and of tho various symbols drew forth the hearty encomiums of all present . A vote of thank 3 was proposed , and ordered to be inserted in the minutes , to Bros . Turquand and Stevens , for their aid in conducting the business of the evening . This was duly acknowledged by both , with tho assurance that their services at all times were at the command of the Lodsre . The follow .

mg brethren were elected joining members : Brisker 105 , Fortitude , Plymouth , Williams 177 , Jardine P . M . 140 , Spiegel 188 ; each severally returned thanks for their admission , and testified their pleasure with the evening ' s programme . Bro . Walker was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . We noticed the following brethren : Bros . Rndderforth , Fenner . McPherson , Gomm , J . T . Miller , Saint , and others . An apology was tendered for the absence of Bro . Gottheil .

Clyde Lodge , No . 408 . —This Lodge hold an emergency meeting in St . Mark ' s Hall , Bnchanan-street , Glasgow , on Friday , 25 th August , Bro . J . Mclnnis D . M . presiding . There was a good attendance of members . Tho work consisted of two initiations , two passings , and the raising of four brethren to tho sublime degree .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held its weekly mooting on Thursday , the 31 st Angust , at the Union Tavern . Present—Bros . J . Mander W . M ., W . S . Leo S . W ., Farwig J . W ., T . Cull Secretary , A . C . Burrell Treasurer , G . Saul S . D ° Rndderforth J . D ., Wright I . G ., also Bros . Hames , J . Pogson , G . A . Pillin , Murlis , Irinth , A . Stewart , R . Brandon , Belfrage , Michell , Wheeler , Loewenstark , Spicer , G , Davis , Tolmie , G . Lowe , Bentley ,

Notices Of Meetings.

Milmow , Weeks , G . D . Unite 55 , Holden , Docker , S . Lloyd , Lowe , J . H . Watts , Sedgwick , Martin . Business—The Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The 15 sections wero then worked by Bros . G . Saul S . D . 1201 , A . Stewart r . G . 1128 , D . M . Bolfra-e J . D . 179 , C . A . Woods 145 , W . S . Lee 1201 , I . Wheoler 571 and 141 B , Rndderforth D . C 12 , J . W . Wright W . M .

1298 , J . H . Watts W . M . 1201 , Far wis I . G . 1 * 0 . T . Cull I . G . 1 W , W . Sedgwick P . M . 180 , G . Davis 167 , Bentley P . M . 193 , and Tolmie S . D . 861 . Several brethren were olected joining members , and after tho usual voto of thanks to tho Preceptor , Bro . Mander , for his ability in presiding , a most successful evening was brought to a olose by tha partiug address .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The weekly meeting of the above Lodgo took place on Tnevlay evening , 29 th August , at 7 . 30 , at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Bro . Wm . J . Smith of 860 was specially invited to occnpy'jthe chair as VV . M . and was supported by the following brethren : —Brown , S . W . of Upton Lodge , 1227 , S . W , Barker 860 , J . W ., Wiego 860 , S . D .,

Williams 1056 , J . D ., Christian 1278 , 1 . G ., Worsley 860 , Sec . and P . M ., Ashburner 1278 , Proceptor pro tem ; also Bros . Dallas 1524 , Johnson 860 , Davies 1278 , Pen-in W . M . of 1056 , Brown S W . of 1607 , Allen 1278 , Fier of Cedar Lodge , Fieldwich , 1524 , and several other brethren . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed in a very impressive manner , Bro . Perrin acted as candidate in the passing

and Bro . Davies in the raising . At tho conclusion of tbe 3 rd ceremony tho Preceptor passed a few remarks on the working , saying he had been in several Lodges in his time , but he was pleased to say ho never had heard the ceremony worked better , and congratulated tha Lodge on having such a number of good working members . Thia must be very pleasing to their Preceptor , P . M . Wallington , under

whose able tuition these brothers are brought forward . We would recommend young brethren so attend this weekly Lodge j here they will got that instruction so much required by youug Masons . Bro . Brown , S W . of Lodcre 1227 , was unanimously elected W . M . for next Tuesday , 5 th September , and appointed his officers in rotation . All business boing ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony ,

Lewis Lodge of Instruction , No . 1185 . —This new and rapidly increasing Lodge of Instruction has been enabled ( in spite of removals , and members visiting the sea-side ) to hold on its way , and add to its numbers . Ou each night of meeting there has been a good attendance of brethren . On tho 2 nd ult . Bro . Turner ( Worshipful Master elect of the mother Lodge ) presided , and on the 9 th

nit . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow , of tbe Domatic , 177 , occupied the chair . In each case it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to tho Worshipful Master for the very efficient manner in which he had presided , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . Bro . J . W . Berrie occupied the chair on tho 16 th ult ., and worked tho 2 nd degree , Bro . Samuel Johnson

acting as candidate . Tbe last named brother has mado great pro flciency , under the able preceptorship of Bro . Thomas Vesper P . M ., whose energy and zeal in pushing young men forward is worthy of the highest praise . Bro . Thomas Goodfellow having presented the Lewis Lodge of Inst . rnction with a very handsome box of working

tools ( which wero his own workmanship ) , it was proposed by Bro . J . W . Berrie , seconded by . Bro . Samuel Johnson , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be presented to him , and recorded on the minutes , for the handsome present he had made the Lodge ; it was also remarked that Bro . Thomas Goodfellow was calculated

to make a very useful working member of the Craft . Bros . Sayer and Bone ( promising officers of tho mother Lodge ) were unanimously elected joining members of the Lodge of Instruction , and it was mutually regretted that they lived so far away , it preventing their constant attendance . On the 23 rd nit . there was a very small gathering , there being only six present , but Bro . John Walker , of tho

Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and Bro . H . B . Dunn , of the Sincerity , 174 , and Finsbury Park , 1288 , paying this Lodge a casual visit , Bro . J . Walker was unanimously requested to tako the chair , which he did , and in a most efficient manner performed the duties which devolved upon him , to the entire satisfaction of the brethren present . Thi 3 was testified by a vote of thanks , which was recorded on the

minutes of the Lodgo . A notice was given by Bro . George Newman that on the next assembling he should move that the night of meeting of this Lodge of Instruction be changed from Wednesday to Thursday , so that it should not clash with that of the Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction . Moreover , by this change , the brethren of the north of London wonld bo enabled to support this Lodge of Instruction , which is the most northernly now held .

Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 . —The installation meeting oF this Lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall . Bros . Charles Horsley P . P . G . R . Middlesex P . M . W . M ., G . J . Rushforth S . W ., & c . Bro . Horsley impressively raised Rev . J . Fothergill

to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , aud passed Bros . C . Wareham and C . L . Smiles to tho 2 nd degree . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . C . G . Rushforth VV . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and installed into the chair by Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex . On the re-admission of the brethren the VV . M .

received the customary salutes , and then invested his officers : —J . W . George S . W ., C . G . S . Staly J . W ., F . Walters P . G . J . W . Middlesex P . M . reinvested Treasurer , T . W . Cave LL . D . Secretary , Rev . J . Fothergill Chaplain , R . P . Tebb S . D ., J . Scott J . D ., J . Davies I . G ., J . Sntcliffe D . C , Smiles W . S ., W . S . Laing Tyler . The newly

installed W . M . showed his qualifications for the office by initiating Messrs . W . J . C . Cave , D . Tremere , and G . White into the Order in a very careful and perfect manner . Bro . C . Horsley I . P . M . was then presented , in the name of tho Lodge , with an elegant jewel , of the value of ten guiueas , which had been unanimously voted to him for the able manner he had discharged his duties daring his year of