Notices Of Meetings.

and P . M . 22 , Piatt P . M ., Lilley P . M . and Treasurer , Trnsler S . W ., M . Larlham J . W ., Wm . Poore M . O ., J . J . Joseph , R . J . Marks , also Bros . Hardcaster , Webb , Biddlescombe , Pow , and several other brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and after the usual preliminaries , Bros . Taylor and Barney were advanced . A request was received from the W . M . of the Macdonald Mark Lodge , thafc Bro .

J . G . Edgcnmbe , who had been duly accepted in that Lodge , might be advanced on their behalf . The request was at once unanimously acceded to , and Bro . Edgcnmbe was duly and regularly advanced . This being the annual period of election for W . M . for the ensuing year , a ballot was taken , which resulted in a unanimous vote for Bro . Trnsler S . W . to occupy that important position . Bro . Lilley P . M .

was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer . It was proposed by Bro . Poore P . M . & c , and seconded by Bro . Stevens P . M ., and carried , that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Pulman on his retiring from the office of W . M ., to mark in some small degree the esteem and appreoiation of his services during his tenure of office . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed in due form .

True Iriendship Lodge , No . 100 . —This Lodge held ifcs annual meeting on the 24 th ultimo , afc Southend , when Bro . Eev . H . J . Hatch , P . Prov . G . Chaplain , was installed as W . M . by the V . W . Bro . Eev . S . R . Wigram Grand Chaplain of England , Bro . A . Lucking P . M . 160 and 1000 , Prov . A . G . D . C . acting as Director of Ceremonies , The following Officers were invested . —Bros . J . Reeve I . P . M ., F . V .

Jillings S . W ., W . Allen jnn . J . W ., H . Wood P . M ., P . Prov . G . O ., Treasurer , G . Burgess P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., Secretary , T . W . Gower S . D ., G . Goodman J . D ., A . Lucking D . C , G . Josling I . G ., W . V . Willson and H . Harper Stewards , J . Allen Tyler . The following were also present : —Bros . W . T . Allen P . M ., P . Prov . A . G . D . C , J . A .

Wardell P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . Prov . G . D ., Dr . E . E . Phillips W . M . 1000 , Prov . G . D ., G . P . Browning P . M ., P . Prov . G . W ., D . B . Gronb P . M ., P . Prov . G . D ., Dr . King , Dr . G . F . Jones , Z . Petfcit , J . Earrington , J . 0 . Underwood , W . Frost , A . Harrington . Visitors — Bros . Major Birch P . Dist . G . Secretary of Bengal , P . M . and P . Z ., Eev . James Harris P . Prov . G . Chaplain , F . G . Green P . M . 1024 , P . Prov .

S . G . W ., F . Wood P . M . 1000 , P . Prov . S . G . W ., W . F . Francis W . M . 1024 , W . C . Bell 1024 , F . Cantor 1000 , W . H . Norman 1000 . After the Lodge business the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The beautiful music between the toasts rendered by Bros . T . Lawler , Hodges and Thornton was highly appreciated by the brethren present .

Manchester Lodge , No . 179 . —This ancient Lodge held its Bummer banquet on Thursday , 22 nd nit ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . J . TJ . Burt . A four horse drag conveyed some of the party to the Goat Inn , Enfield , where the W . M . had ordered a cold collation . The tables were decorated with flowers , and a button-hole was provided for every Bro . and visitor . The company after luncheon proceeded to

their destination , enjoying a most delightful drive through the charming country . On arrival at Bro . Beningfield ' s , the Crown , Broxbonrne , the W . M ., anxious to provide his friends with every enjoyment , nt once organized a water party ; commodious boats had been prepared , and under the direction of Bro . Lovett I . G ., the party started for a " pull . " This over , the party , numbering forty , sat down to a

sumptuous banquet , supplied by the host in his well-known style , and a very excellent dessert followed ; the wines and viands were of firstrate description , and gave every satisfaction . The W . M . was most successful in his efforts to secure the comfort of all present . Only one toast was given , thafc of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , and with ifc was included the health of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales

M . W . G . M ., and the Craffc . Bros . Kew P . M ., Hughes P . M . and the W . S . rendered goodly service . A pleasing episode in the day ' s proceedings was the appearance of a hale and hearty gentleman , ninetyfour years of age . He came with his grandsons , and at the close of the day did nofc appear afc all fatigued . At 8 o ' clock tbe company started homewards , with the lively recollection of having spent a most enjoyable day .

Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge had ifcs annual excursion on Thursday , the 29 th nit ., to Carrie , on the Isle of Arran . The E . W . M ., Bro . J . Morgan , and the principal members , with their wives and 100 friends , assembled at seven o ' clock at the Broomilaw , on board the splendid saloon steamer the Gainevere , in charge of Capt . Mclntyre , an active member of the Lodge . The sail was all that

could be desired , passing as they did some of the finest scenery in the world . After lunch they landed on what is considered one of the most romantic islands in the Firth of the Clyde , where some betook themselves to exploring the beauties of tbe surrounding scenery , whilst others engaged in various athletic sports , and some joined parties of the fairer sex in a dance on the green , but all appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves . All too soon , however , the

sound of the bell recalled them to the vessel , where , in the spacious saloon , upwards of a hundred sat down to a repast that would not have disgraced the cusine of many of onr fashionable hotels . Few persons who have not travelled by them caa imagine the luxurious comfort of a Clyde saloon steamer . The enlivening strains of the band and the beauty of the passage made the homeward journey short , and when they landed all were satisfied with a happy day well spent .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The regular weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th insfc ., at the Eoyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Present—Bros . Smith W . M .,-Weige S . W ., Christian J . W ., Worsley S . D ., Cambridge J . D ., Brown I . G .,

P . M . Wallington Preceptor , and a good muster of brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barker candidate . The Lodge was then regularly opened and closed in the second and third degrees , and Bro . Allen worked the third and fourth sections of the lecture . Bro . Weige was elected W . M . for the following Tuesday .

Lodge of Montefiore , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 28 th nit ., at tho Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street . Bros . J . Blum W . M ., A . Eskell P . M . aa S . W ., V . Myers J . W ., E . P . Albert Grand Pursuivant ; Sec , L . Jacobs Treas ., Albn S . D ., L . Salomons J . D ., Brill as I . G ., P . E . Van Noorden Org ., and Past ; Masters A . Blumenthal , S . Lazarus , De Solla , Loewen .

stark , S . Pollifczer , and a numerous attendance of the brethren . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Barnett was passed , Bro . Grunefeld was raised , and ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . Pasta and A . Lewis , which being unanimously in their favour , they were initiated into the Order . The latter brother , through the courtesy of tho W . M ., by Bro . E . P . Albert

P . M . G . P . The Lodge was then closed until the fourth Wednesday in October . The brethen afterwards sat down to a very recherche banquet provided by Bro . Nicoll . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; Bro . S . Foxall A . G . P . returning thanks for fcke Grand Officers . The toasts of the W . M ., the newly initiated , and the visitors were then given , the latter finding a very eloquent respondent in Bro . Rev . J . R . Simpson P . G . O . The Wardens , Officers , Past

Masters , and the Tyler ' s toast was duly given . The W . M . provided a musical entertainment , which was under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , Organist to the Lodge , and an agreeable and harmonious evening was passed . The visitors were Bros . Eev . J . R . Simpson P . G . C , S . Foxall A . G . P ., J . L . Lieberman , Lipner , S . A . Pawliksld , Spiers , Dr . Berkhart , Myers P . P . G . C ., East Jamaica , Chambers 141 , Wendt , and S . Buokwort .

Victoria Chapter , No . 1050 . —The members of this Chapter have reason to be gratified with ifcs prosperous condition . At the meeting of the audit committee , which took place on Friday , the 30 th of June , afc Masons' Hall Taverm , Masons ' -avenue , Basingr-. all . street , E . C , ifc was shown that after having defrayed all expenses , and without any debts whatever , a considerable balance was in tho

hands of the Treasurer , exclusive of a large amount of arrears . Moreover , afc the next regular meeting annual subscriptions are due , when the existing fund cannot fail to be largely augmented . Comp , Jas . Brett P . Z ., who has been the Hon . Treasurer of the Chapter ever since ifcs foundation , and under whose careful management its present prosperity has been attained , resigned the office at the last

meeting , very much to the regret of every member . Comp . E . Gottheil P . Z . waa elected to the vacant post . The balance , therefore , of nearly £ 60 , was handed to him . The Companions , fourteen in number , afterwards partook of refreshment , served by Bros . Boll and Brad , good in a manner reflecting the highest credit upon the new management . The viands were well dressed and prepared . Both the eye and palate were gratified , so much so thafc the hosts were asked to

present themselves , and Comp . Geo . Newman M . E . Z ., who presided , expressed the hearty thanks of those assembled for the very liberal and excellent manner in which everything had been provided for their enjoyment . The two brethren were requested to stay awhile . Bro . Bell , in returning thanks , said that the aim of his partner and himself was to provide first-class fare only ; the charge would naturally be somewhat higher , but he thought in the end would be more satisfactory to all parties .

Dundas Chapter , No . 1255 . —The first quarterly meeting of the above Chapter was holden afc the Hnyshe Temple , Plymouth , on Monday , 26 th ult . Comps . Charles Godtsohalk M . E . Z ., J . J . Avery H ., H . F . Hearle as J ., E . Comp . J . B . Gover P . Z . as S . E ., H . J . Ham S . N ., W . Bell P . Z . Treas ., W . H . Triplet P . S ., R . M . Anderson , E . Bird , and numerous visitors being present . This being the first

meeting for actual business since the consecration in March last , the minutes of that day being necessarily lengthy , including the byelaws of the Chapter , their confirmation by the Most E . Sapfc . of the Province , the Eev . John Huyshe , together with a letter from that esteemed Comp . congratulating the Companions of the Dundas Chapter on the excellence of their bye-laws , adding they

required no additions or alteration at his hands . These minutes having been distinctly and impressively read by E . Comp . J . B . Gover P . Z . acting as S . E . were confirmed . The E . Comp . J . B . Gover then referred to the letter of the Most E . Supt . of the Province , speaking of the kind and brotherly sentiments therein breathed and expressed by our beloved Comp . John Hnyshe , adding , his words were an honour to

the Chapter , suggesting that they shonld be bound' up with the byelaws of the Dundas Chapter , which was unanimously assented to . The ballot ; was then taken for several brethren , amongst whom was the W . M . of Dundas Lodge , Saml . J . Hearle , which being approved , he was duly exalted by E . Comp . Charles Godtsohalk Z . of the Chapter . The work of the chair Z . being done with fulness , expression and

feeling , rendering the beautiful points of B . A . M . definite and clear to all present . The work of the chairs H . and J . were rendered perfect by Comps . J . J . Avery and H . F . Hearle respectively , while a word of more than mere praise must be given to Comp . W . H , Triplet for hia able rendering of the important and difficult office of P . S . The Chapter was then closed in the ancient and prescribed form .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . — This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Thursday , the 6 th insfc ., afc the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present—Bros . John Lowthin Prov . S . W . Herts P . M . as W . M ., Dr . Livingston S . W ., R . F . Young J . W ., G . Askew Secretary , Frederick Venables S . D ., C Gray J . D ., W . Brown Steward ,

W . W . Morgan as I . G ., Goddard Tyler j P . M . Bro . Hayward Edwards , & c . Visitor—Bro . Walter Spencer , Bank of England Lodgo . The only business consisted in the raising of Bro . W . W . Morgan , the ceremony was well conducted by the acting W . M . Slight refresh ment followed , and a pleasant hour was spent in social converse .

Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 5 th July , at Freemasons' Hall , Gt . Queen-street , Lincolns Inn Fields . Bros . J . Jekyll W . M ., W . A . Tinney S . W ., Read P . M . as J . W ., C . Coote jun . Treas ., E . B . Jones P . M . Sec , G . Buckland S . D ., E . Swanborough J . D ,, Wolland I . G ., H . Cox D . C ,