Notices Of Meetings.

Dinner of tho Prince of Wales ' s own Norfolk Regiment of Militia . He is one who is beloved by all , but by none more than by the Masonic fraternity . The toast always was , and he was sure always would be received right royally . The Provincial Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers was then given , coupled with the name of Bro . Raynham W . Stewart

P . M . P . G . D ., who returned thanks . Bro . L . Ruff P . M . Treas . then rose . He had a pleasing duty to perform , to propose tho health of the W . M . He was one who to know was to esteem ; he possessed the regard of every one in the Lodge , from the initiate to the oldest Past Master . He was also entitled to their regard tor the interest he takes in the Masonic Charities ; he was Steward at the last

Festival for the Girls' School , and is a Life Governor of tbe Boys School . That alone is sufficient to show his ideas of Freemasonry . In his capacity of W . M . we wish him health and prosperity . The Lodge was proud of him , and be hoped the brethren would driuk the toast as it deserved . ( Chens ) . The W . M said , I have to thank my esteemed friend , Bro . Buff , for his kind expressions , and the brethren

for the cordial manner in which they have received tho toast . I hope , when I vacate the chair , I shall have the pleasure of hearing the same sentiments expressed , aud that 1 shall feel 1 have discharged my duties to your satisfaction . When I was installed I resolved to do the work , and to iustal my successor , and I feel honoured at being the W . M . of a Lodge that has been in existence over 150

years ; a Lodge that had always done its duty to tbe Charities . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bro . Woods , No . 7 , thanked them for their hospitality , and congratulated the Lodge ou having a W . M . who not only does his duty in the Lodge , but also presides over them in a courteous and genial manner . Bro . R . W . Stewart then proposed the toast of Bro . E . E . B . Kidder

a son of the W . M ., who he was pleased to see among them , m renewed health , he having just recovered from a serious illness . The toast having been replied to , the W . M . proposed the health of Bro . A . Snelgrove P . M . and Sec , and Bro . Dudley Rolls . This was followed by the health of the Treasurer , Bro . Leopold Ruif , who had worthily held office for 14 years ; during that period he had gained

the esteem of every brother . The success of to-day ' s proceedings was attributable to him . He was the Father of the Lodge , aud the W . M . hoped chat he might be reinvested for many years . Bro . Ruff said his heart aud soul were with the Lodge , aud he hoped to be spared to render any assistance the Lodge required of him . Bro .

Nicols responded for the Wardens . Some excellent harmony was rendered by Miss Bateman , Bros . Rndderforth , Beddell , Meen , Kidder jun ., Ac . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , on leaving the hotel was loudly cheered , but none gave a heartier or more cordial one than the brethren of the Fortitude aud Old Cumberland Lodge , who then returned to town , after enjoying a very agreeable aud iiannoni eras evening .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No , 15 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday , the 5 ih inst ., at Bro . W . G . HallowB , the Chequers , Marsh-atreet . Present—Bros . Upward W . M ., Deudy 8 . W ., Deivalle J . W ., Christian acting Secretary , finder Preceptor , i ' . Hallows S . D ., Claridjie J . D ., W . G . Hallows l . G . ; aiso Bros . Brown , Bell , Oidrovd , Hogg 1598 . The Lodge was opened in due form , with

solemn piayer . Miuutes of tbe Lodge meeting of the 28 th ait . were read aud confirmed . Ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . O . droyd acting as candidate . Bro . Christian worked tbe 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the biethren . Bro . Hogg , of the Ley Spring Lod > se , No . 1598 , was elected a member of this Lodge .

A vote ot thanks was passed to the W . M . lor tbe able and efficient ruaiii . er iu which he had conducted the duties of the chair , it being the fiist time ol bis acting in that capacity . Bro . Deudy was elected W . M . lor the ensuing week , upon which , occasion Bro . P . M . finder will work the installation ceiemony . Lodge was then closed , with solemn prayer .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Th ' s Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , The Hercules , Leadenhall . street , on Thursday evening last , 5 th July , at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Maidwell W . M ., Grammer S . W . and Sec , Hollands

J . W ., Webb Preceptor , Richards J . D ., Powell I . G ., & c . The ceremany of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . G . Rndderforth acting as candidate . The 1 st , 2 ud , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Webb , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Grammer was elected W . M . for next Thursday . The Lodge was then closed .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction . —Rodney ' Head , 12 Old street , Goswell-road , on Monday , 25 th ult . Present—Bros . Harvey W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Millward J . W ., Isaac S . D ., Stock J . D ., Hunter I . G ., Christopher Tyler , Tolmie Acting Preceptor , Fenner Secretary . Beckett Preceptor , Gibbs , Killick , Cook , Goode , & c . Lodge wu .-opened in due form , minutes read aud confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was ably rehearsed , Bro . G"ode acting as candidate . Bro . Gibbs answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in 2 nd degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gibb acting as candidate . Bro Killick answered tbe questions leading tithe 3 rd degree , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the 3 rd degiee . The ceremony of raising was excellently rehearsed by the W . M

who also gave the traditional hii-tory , Bro . Killick candidate . Lodgt closed down to tho 1 st degiee . Bro . Pearcy was elected W . M . foi ensuing meeting . Bro . Beckett having tendered his resignation a Preceptor of the Lodge , the same was accepted . Bro . Tolmie wa > unanimously elected Preceptor in his stead . We congratulate th .

Lodge upon this accession of strength ; we know Bro . Tolmie ha devoted much time to Freemasonry , and is an excellent exponent o its precepts . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for hi excellent working , this being the first time of his occupying the ohai in this Lodge . The Lodge was then closed , aud the meeting ad ourned until the lit Honda ; in September .

Notices Of Meetings.

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 , Glasgow . —This Lodge held its regular meeting in at . Mark ' s Hall , ou tho 3 rd inst ., Bro . J . Kinnaird R . W . M . in the chair , who informed the Lodge that since the last meeting death had removed from their midst Bro . McAdam , au old Secretary , to whose memory he paid a high compliment . Bro . G . W . Wheeler then moved , " That the members of the Lodge

having heard with regret of ihe death of Past Master Bro . George McAdam , who for many years also filled the office of Lodge Secretary , hereby record their deep sense of the value of the services rendered to the Lodge by our late brother in various capacities , and for a lengthened period , ancl desire to express their heartfelt sympathy with his willow and family under their present bereavement ,

by tho loss of so good a husband aud parent , a loss that must be all the more keeuly felt as it was so sudden . But from what , we know of our brother , whose upright iutentious , square conduct and level steps always kept his actions withiu the compass of stiict propriety , we trust that iu his case sudden death was sudden glory , and that he has only been removed from this sublunary sphere to be admitted

into the Grand Lodge above . The knowledge that he was deeply respected by the brethren of his Mother Lodge , while it cannot repair tho loss of his sorrowing relatives , may yet help to assuage the bitterness of their grief , aud we therefore instruct our Secretary to enter this expression of our feeling on the minutes of the Lodge , and send a copy of the same to his bereaved widow .

Commercial Chapter , No . 79 . —Held an emergency meeting at 30 Hope-street , Glasgow , on Monday , the 2 nd iust ., Comp . D . Lamb presiding , who opened a Mark Lodge , with Bros . J . Mann S . W ., R . Reid J . W ., when three brethren were duly advanced by Bro . Lamb . A Lodge of Excellent Masters was opened , when Comp . G . W .

Wheeler conferred thafc degree on four brethren , after which tho Chapter was opened , with Comps . Lamb Z ., J . Munro H ., R . Brodie J ., J . Pitt as S . E ., Rov . T . R . Trayner 87 as 1 st S ., Capt . Duncan 2 nd , D . Bulrel 3 rd S . At the request of the 1 st Principal , Comp . G . W . Wheeler Z . of 73 , exalted the same four brethren .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , the 30 th of June , at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . Present—Bros . J . Lorkin W . M .. H . P . Isaac S . W ., A . W . Fenner J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Bedwell S . D ., C . LorKin J . D ., Gibbs I . G ., Pearcy

Preceptor . The Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes confirmed . The ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Powell candidate . Tho Preceptor rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Powell candidate Bro . H . P . Isaac was elected W . M , for the next meeting . The Lodge then adjourned until Saturday , the 1 st of September .

Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday ihe 28 th of June , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regeut-street , W ., at 8 P . M . Present—Bros . Corueussen W . M ., J . H . Watts S . W ., J . Docker J . W ., i . W . Neig hbour S . D ., D . M . Beluage J . D ., J . Woods l . G ., Bro . T . Cull Seo . and Acting Preceptor , F . J . Wray , R . J . Taylor , J . Iriuth , A . Pom-hot ,

W . J . Colleus , & c . Business—The Lodge was opened and miuutes of last meeting read and continued , the VV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of Initiation , Bro . Taylor as candidate . Bro . Watts then worked the hist , and Bro . Cull the second sections of the lecture . Bro . Watts S . W . was thin unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . A . Pouohot , ot Lodge No . 1507 , was elected a member . Bro . J . H . Watts ruse to propose that tbe cordial thanks of the brethren be

accorded to the esteemed Preceptor , Bro . J . Mander , and to the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Cull , for tneir uuiinug devotion to the interests ot the Lodge , and that the same be recorded ou the minutes , this was seconded by Bro . Wray , and carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed in due form , aud adjourned to the first Thursday in October . Brethren will please note this . The members of the Benevolent Association cau , in the interim , forward their subscriptions to the Secretary , Bro . Cull .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 . *—On Wednesday last , the Fifteen Sections were woi ked iu this Lodge of Instruction , under the able presidency of Brother Past Master Barnes . Bros . P . M . Austin and Hallet VV . M . of the Mother Lodge actingasS . W . and J . W . respectively . Upwards of fifty brethren were iu attendance . The following brethren assisted the W . M . in working

the sections . 1 st Lecture—Bros . Jesse , Berry , Ould , Livermore , Tur . quand jun ., Andrews and Rndderforth . 2 nd Lecture—Bros . Mortlock , Myers , Berry , Ives and Seex . 3 rd Lecture—Bros . Hallett , Myers , and Oohen . The services of the brethren in contributing to the success of . he evening , were acknowledged by votes of thanks ; to B'o . Barnes for his kindness in undertaking the duties of the chair ; to > co . Austin for his valued services as S . W ., and to tbe brethren who had so

cordially rendered their assistance . From the large attendance such meet . •ugsarenow favoured with , it is evident that the working of the Fifteen ¦ Sections is gaining in popularity among the Craft , and this fact must < e gratifying to all who rejoice in the prosperity of the Order . Among those present were Bros . Breden Sec , P . M . ' s Rennes , Neville , ind Rowe . This Lodge of Instruction meets at the Silver Tavern , durdett-road , every Wednesday evening , at 7 . 30 .

Carnarvon Lodge , No . 804 , Havant . —The usual monthly ueeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., under the . residency of tbe W . M ., Bro . J . Weeks P . M ., the following brethren emg in attendance : —J . Clay S . W ., T . P . Hall J . W ., C . H . Liddell . D . P . M . ' s Bros . Hillman Sec , H . R . Trigg , H . Martin , Green , ¦ i . Good , T . Francis , J . Harrison , J . Lentall Li ' . M . ; and Bros . 0 . C . darris , H . Kember , Rev . T . W . Johnstone , J . Dart , and 8 . £ imila Casabianoa aa E . A . Tne Lodge was opened in toe first degree ,