Notices Of Meetings.

0 . H . Stephenson Steward . P . M . ' s—C . Coote , J . Weaver , Chamberlain , Frewin and Read . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The election for W . M . took place , and Bro . W . A . Tinney was unanimously elected . 0 . Coote jun . was re-elected Treasurer , and Gilbert Tyler . The Lodge was then closed . Bros . Dixon 1710 , Lowe , Sfc . Dunstan ' s , & c , were present as visitors .

Percy Lodge , No . 1427 . —The Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , on the 20 th ult ., and was numeronsly attended . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . H . Bentham , supported by the following distinguished brethren : —Bros . B . J . Tompson P . G . S ., E . 0 . Davis P . G . C , G . Tompson P . P . G . J . W ., John Hopper P . P . G . J . W .,

W . Foulsham P . P . G . J . W ., J . Wilson P . P . G . W ., J . Cook P . P . G . J . W ., and Marall P . G . J . D . ( Durham ) . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Nicholson S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and he was duly installed into the chair by Bro . E . D . Davis P . G . D . C in a perfect and impressive manner . The

W . M . having been saluted , received the congratulations of tho brethren . He then invested his officers : —Bro . Bentham I . P . M ., J . 0 . Mowbray S . W ., B . P . Ord J . W ., B . J . Tompson P . G . Sen . Treas ., Rev . W . B . East Chaplain , J . S . Liseman S . D ., 0 . Breshill l . G ., J . Bell Steward , R . C Lipmore J . S ., and G . S . Simes Tyler . The Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large

banquefcting hall , where a very excellent ; dinner was provided , which was ably superintended by Bro . Simes . The W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Hopper P . M . proposed the toast of the W . M ., which was most enthusiastically received . Bro . Foulsham P . M . ablv proposed the health of the Installing Master , Bro . Davis .

He alluded to the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The toast having been suitably replied to , that of " The Wardens , Officers and Tyler" brought a delightful evening to a close . The visitors present were : —Bros . E . D . Dovi P . G . D . C , Marell 111 G . P . S . D . ( Durham ) , J . Cook P . M . 481 , W . Monday W . M . 406 , S . M . Harris 406 , W . J . Atkinson 636 , & o .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 4 th of July , at the Metropolitan Clnb , 269 Pentonville-road , N . Present—Bros . Fenner W . M ., Sirln S . W ., H . Stiles J . W ., Wm . Stiles Sec , Willing Treas ., Berrie S . D ., Kingham J . D ., Leye I . G ., Cox Tyler , P . M . 's T . A . Adams

P . G . P . Preceptor , Scalei , Belsey , < xc . Tho Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The first and second sections of tbe First Lecture were worked by Bro . Adams Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Side was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday , 5 th July , at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . Brasted W . M ., II . Meyer S . W ., Robinson J . W ., Chapman S . D ., Hill J . D ., Dignam I . e .. Gilchrist Preceptor , and Bros . Spencer , Ferrar , Lording , Fieldwick , Bailey , Marsh , Garbntt , Bell , Stock , Jacob , J . B .

Shackleton , & o . Business—Lodge opened in due form , minntes of last Lodge meeting read and confirmed ; initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by tho brethren . Proposed by Bro . Ferrar that Bro . Jacobs 1567 become a joining member ; carried unanimously . Bro . H . Meyer was elected W . M . for

ensuing week . A letter of condolence having been voted to the widow of the late Bro . Acker , the same has been engrossed and illuminated on vellum , by Bro . W . W . Morgan , and was handed round the Locige for the inspection of the brethren , who were loud in their praises of the elegance of design and beauty of execution ; it was signed by nil the brethren , and ordered to bo delivered to Mrs . Ackor .

The following is the text : — " MAVAZI : We the undersigned members of tho Lodge of Freemasons named tho Duke of Connaught , of which your late lamented husband was a member , desire to express to you our sincere condolence on the loss you have sustained , as well as to convey onr sympathy to yourself

and family in their bereaved affliction . To this expression we beg to add that the memory of your departed partner will long live with those from whom he has been called , and wo further hope that such expressions may in some slight degree temper the grief of those whom our respected brother has left to mourn his loss . " Here follow the

names . Nothing else offering , the Lodge was closed and adjourned to Wednesday , 12 th July , at 8 p . m .

Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , No . 1539 . —It is gratifying to us to havo t : > record the success which is attending the efforts of the promoters of the Surrey Masonic Hall . The building is well adapted for the purjopes for which ifc was designed , and as evidence of this we may state that at the present time no less than twelve Lodges

havo made arrangements for holding their meetings there . The foundation stone of the Hall was laid on the 29 th day of May 1874 , by E . W Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Midd ., and on the 14 th July 1875 it was formally dedicated to the purposes of Freemasonry , by the Most Worshipful Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master of England , and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire .

It is built in the classic style , and was designed by Bro . E . Clark , tho erection being entrusted to Bro . John Oliver . The Lodge room is a handsome and well appointed building , while the ante chambers , refreshment rooms and bauquetting hall are specially arranged , so as to meet every requirement of the brethren . In

addition , there is a spacious hall , capable of seating five hundred persons . This will be found admirably suited for public meetings or for entertainments , and this remark , we are sure , will be endorsed by those of our readers who were present at the Ball held there in April last . The Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge was tho first that was consecrated in the new building , and on Thursday last the brethren

met ; to celebrate their first anniversary . The members assembled at three o ' clock , when the following officers were present : —Bros . W . S , Larlham W . M ., Ramsey S . W ., Green J . W ., Ritherdon S . D ., Smale J . D ., Ross I . G ., J . Oliver Secretary . The Visitors were Bros . Major Shadwell H . Gierke , 0 . A . Cottebrune , Joseph Wright , James Dawson , H . Thompson , William Harris jun ., W . W . Morgan , & o . The Lodge

was opened in dne form , and the minutes wore read and confirmed . The report of the auditors was submitted ; ifc showed thafc the funds are in a prosperous condition . The W . M . next proceeded to raise Bro . Cannon , who had answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner . Bros . Walden and Timms were then examined as to their proficiency , and were afterwards passed . Bro . M . S . Larlham

rendered both ceremonies in a most perfect ; manner , while his officers , it is almost needless to say , considering his well-known ability as a Preceptor , rendered him every assistance . The Lodge was now called off for a short interval . On the return of the brethren , Bro . Larlham proceeded to instal Bro . William Ramsey as the second W . M . of the Lodge . After the customary salutations , Bro . Ramsey

invested the following as his officers : M . S . Larlham I . P . M ., T . L . Green S . W ., N . Ritherdon J . W ., A . Murray , Secretary , M . S . Larlham I . P . M . Treasurer , Ross S . D ., Harvey J . D ., A . Martin W . Steward , Allen I . G ., Geider Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M ., and in consideration of the great services rendered to the Lodge by Bro . John Oliver , who had acted during the year as Secretary , ifc was proposed and unanimously carried

that a jewel be presented to him at the next meeting of the Lodgo . The Locige was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetting room , where an elegant repast had been provided , which gave the greatest satisfaction to all present . On the removal of tho cloth Bro . Ramsey gave tho customary toasts . A very pleasant evening was spent , and it was universally acknowledged that the system under which the Lodge carried out its domestic arrangements was most successful .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Afc the meeting on Wednesday , the 5 th insfc ., afc Masons' Hall , Masons ' - avenue , City , E . C , in accordance with the announcements previously made by us , the Fifteen Sections were worked . Present—Bros . J . T . Barnes P . M . W . M ., James Stevens P . M . S . W ., John G . Stevens P . M .

J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , John Constable P . M . Treasurer ; P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . A large number of tho members wero in attendance . The Lodge was opened , and the sections were most satisfactorily worked by the W . M ., assisted by the under * mentioned : —

1 st Section .... Bro . L . Bone . 2 nd „ „ W . Blackball . 3 rd „ ...•„ G . Walker . 4 th „ ., .. „ James Stevens . 5 th ,, •. - - „ J . Beckett .

6 th „ ....„ T . Griffiths . 7 th , „ E . Williams . 8 th „ ... . „ I . P . Cohen . 9 th „ . - - - „ J . Berry . 10 th „ , - . . , J . Constable .

Hth „ ...„ W . H . G . Rndderforth . 12 th „ .... „ W . Yetton . 13 th „ •. . . „ 0 . H . Webb . 14 th „ . . . . „ J . Constable . 15 th „ .... „ W . Yetton . Bros . Lovelock , H . Thomas and Williams , were elected members .

Bro . Blackball was appointed W . M . for next meeting . In proposing a vote of thanks to the W . M ., Bro . Gottheil said that Bro . Barnes was one of those men who did their work quietly and without ostentation , never expecting either fee or reward for what they did . When Bro . Barnes first entered the Craft , the work used to be done by men whose earnestness it would be unfair to question , but who never

bestowed a . serious thought upon the possibility of rendering tho work more in accordance with the progess which , in this nineteenth century , is everywhere visible . But our W . M . is one of those whoso nature will not permit them to attempt anything unless convinced of their ability to do it well . Although somo of those whom we may term the conservatives of the Order still endeavour to oppose

what they aro pleased to term innovations , yet gradually the improvements which Bro . Barnes has introduced are gradually being adopted in all Lodges in which brethren of intelligence assemble . His activity for the benefit of the Charities is also well known , but in all cases Bro . Barnes has done his work quietly and without ostentation . Those , however , who know him appreciate his exertions ,

and the good opinion of these , I am sure , ho values . I wish we could do more , but it is only in onr power to vote our thanks to him for his kindness in coming amongst us this evening , and for the way in which he had conducted the work of the Lodge . The vote of thanks was unanimously passed , and after an acknowledgment from Bro . Barnes , the brethren separated .

Sir Hugh Middelton Lodge , No . 1802 . —The increasing number of propositions since the recent consecration necessitated another emergency meeting being held , this took place on the 23 rd June , at the Agricultural Hall , Islington . The W . M ., Bro . E . Somers , occupied the chair , E . G . Sim S . W ., T . J . Coombs J . W ., J . Weston Secretary , J . Osborn Treasurer , A . Rowley S . D ., F . Allen J . D ., W .

Norris D . C , W . F . Poulton Steward , H . Do Solla Organist , and acting P . M . W . H . Lee 1524 , and several brethren . The Lodge was opened , Bros . J . H . Oppenheim , W . Payne , Sidney Eowley , R . J . Thomas , J . Pettigrew , J . G . Rimell , J . S . Furlong and W . Richardson were passed , aud Messrs . E . Abrahams and J . E . Dodson wero initiated into the Order . A committee was formed for the purpose of having

a summer banquet , and to report thereon at the July meeting ; this consisted of the W . M ., Officers of the Lodge , and Bro . Dawson . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where the usual toasts were given and responded to . Bros . H . De Solla ( Organist ) and Upward contributed to the harmony . Bros . Gibba 1306 and Pockiwn 764 wero present as visitors .