Installation Meetings, &C.

Phillips J . W ., Williams Secretary , Banks S . D ., Letchford J . D ., Poore M . C ., Jones I . G . ; also Hooper , James Letchford , Eontledge , Monk , Stokes , Mordey , and Stevens P . M . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting wero read and confirmed . Lodge opened in second and third degrees , and the ceremony of instal . lation ( with the exception of that portion relating to the board of In .

stalled Masters ) was ably rehearsed by Brother Francis , with Brothor Hooper as Worshipful Master elect . Lodge was regularly closed to the first degree . After the eleotion of Worshipful Master for the ensuing week , and other formal business , Lodge was olosed in duo form in perfeot harmony . Brother George Mordey 1986 was elected a member .

SIR FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE , No . 1503

A EEGTJLAE meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening last , at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when a goodly number of brethren and visitors assembled , under the presidency of Brother T . Walls P . M . P . P . G . S . B . of Middlesex and Surrey , in the unavoidable absence of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Brother W . Taylor . Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , it was advanced to the third ,

when-Brother Henry Jenkins was raised to the sublime degree by the acting Worshipful Master , whose working was , as usual , excellent . Eesuming in the second , Bros . Arthur Henry Bunn , and James Pate , shall Bowden were passed to the 'degree of Fellow Craft , the ceremonies being most creditably performed . During the evening Bro . Saunders , the Treasurer , submitted a report as to tbe financial

position of the Lodge , which was accepted as eminently satisfactory , a substantial balance ' remaining in hand in favour of the Lodge . A grant of five guineas was voted ont of the Lodge funds in aid of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and after the transaction of some other business Lodge was olosed in form . The banquet was presided over by Brother Walls , who at the conclusion of an excellent repast

proposed the oustomary loyal and Masonio toasts , which were cordially received . Bro . Saunders P . M . gave the health of the acting W . M ., with thanks to him for having officiated in the absence of Bro . Taylor . He expressed regret at the circumstances which kept their excellent Worshipful Master from his wonted position , namely , the serious indisposition of his wife , whom he trusted would soon be restored to

health and strength . Bro . Walls suitably replied , and several complimentary speeches followed . Bro . Saunders , as a special toast , proposed the health of Bro . T . R . Eiohnell , a member of this Lodge , bat who had been kept away from its duties for some time , owing to a domestic bereavement . They were all delighted to see the genial face of that brother amongst them again , and once more

participating in tbe duties and pleasures of the Lodge . Bro . Eichnell briefly responded , expressing the gratification it afforded him to meet the brethren of his mother Lodge again , after so lengthened an absence , and he tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for their feeling and kindly reception of his name . Several other toasts were honoured , and amidst an abundance of good music and singing a pleasant evening was passed .

PORTSMOUTH LODGE , No . 487

AT the last regular meeting of the members of this Lodge , Bro . H . Threadingham P . M . presented , in the name of the members , to Bro . W . E . Atkins , a Past Secretary ' s jewel , containing a suitable inscription , in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him dnring the two years he filled the office of Secretary of the Lodge , and the duties of whioh he relinquished on election as W . M . of the United Brothers' Lodge at Southsea .

Eboracum Lodge , Wo . 16 U .--The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Queen's Hotel , York . The W . M . Bro . M . Millington , was in bis place , and was supported by his Wardens , Bros . J . Blenkin and A . T . B , Turner , and the following Past Masters , Bro 3 . T . B . Whytehead , J . S . Cumberland , C . G . Padel , J . T . Seller , G . Balmford , and

Major McGachen 1991 , and by a number of brethren and visitors from the other York Lodges , and from Hull . A successful ballot was taken for a candidate . Bro . C . Tuff was passed to the second degree , and Bros . C . Stephenson and E . Thackeray were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the whole of the work being done by tbe W . M . with great accuraoy . Bro . T . B . Whytehead next presented

to the library a series of Masonic works , also a book from Bro . W . J . Hughan , and a very beautiful and perfect copy of Bro . Bartolozzi ' s engraving of Bro . Stothard's painting of the Masonic Girls' School Festival . Votes of thanks were accorded for these gifts . Bros . Sir Frederick G . Milner , Bart . 478 , T . florsley 1001 , and Beam 566 , were

proposed as joining members , and the names of two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation . The W . M . announced that a summons had been issued for an emergency meeting for the following Monday , when Bro . the Lord Mayov would be passed to tbe second degree . Lodge having been closed , the brethren assembled for refreshment , and spent a pleasant hour .

A meeting of the Metropolitan Council , Time Immemorial , under the authorit y of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , will be held at the Masonic Hall , 8 A Red Lion Square , on this day

Saturday ) , the 16 th mst ., cat three o ' clock p . m . Tbe business to be transacted will comprise the reading and confirming the minutes of last meeting ; to confer the degrees of St . Laurence the Martyr , Kni g ht of Constantinople , Red Cross of Baby lon , and Grand Hi g h Priest , on approved candidates .

Knights Templar. Ancient Ebor Preceptory, No. 101.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . ANCIENT EBOR PRECEPTORY , No . 101 .

THE regular summer meeting of this Preceptory was held at York on Tuesday , 12 th June , under the command of the E . Preceptor Sir Knight M . aiillington . The business was of a formal character , there beinsr no candidates . The Registrar , Sir Knight T . B . Whytehead P . E . P . read a letter he had received from the Commander of the Apollo Commandery , No . 1 , Chicago , stating that the members of

Mat body who purposed visiting England this summer would have pleasure in making a stay in York , and witnessing the working of the Degree as practised in England ; The Registrar also announced that since their last meeting Sir Knight J . S . Cumberland P . E . P . had received an appointment as an Aide-de-Camp of tho Great Priory of

England , and moved . That this Preceptory has heard with great satisfaction of the appointment to Great friory of so worthy a member of the Order , and hereby offers its congratulations to E . Sir Knight Cumberland . " This was seconded by the E . P ., and carried unani . mously .

Laying The Foundation Stone Op A New Church.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP A NEW CHURCH .

ON Saturday afternooD last , 9 fch June , about 250 brethren assembled at Long Bolton , to take part in the ceremony of laying the corner-atone of a new church to be dedicated to S . Augustine . The stone was laid by Col . Legendre Sfcarkie , R . W . Prov . GM . East Lancashire , and Masonio formalities were observed throughout . A period of sixty years has elapsed since similar proceedings were

observed in Bolton , and the consequence was that on Saturday tbe vicinity of the new church building was thronged with spectators , and the greatest interest to witness what transpired prevailed . A procession was formed , of musicians , firemen , working Masons , teachers , scholars , choirs , and clergy , the Masonio brethren , in Craft costume and insignia , bringing up the rear . The R . W . Prov . Grand

Master was met at Firwood Hall , the residence of Mr . F . Hardcastle , one of the donors of the site , and he , accompanied by a select party , including the Mayor and ex-Mayor of Bolton , both members of the Brotherhood , and the Rev . Canon Powell , Rural Deau , was conducted to the site of the church . Here , the service was choral , aa well as Masonic in character . Col . Starkie was presented with a costly

trowel , bearing a suitable inscription , and a mallet made from bog oak , dug out of the foundations , was also given to him , after which he addressed the assembly , and then laid the corner-stone of the building . In the course of a stirring address the R . W . Prov . Grand Master said that although they were not Operative Masons they had , from time immemorial , been associated with tbe erection of buildings

to be raised for the beneflt of mankind , the adornment of the world , and the glory of the Great Architect of the Universe . They , Masons , had among them , unseen from the eye 3 of men , seorets that may not be unveiled , and which no man had discovered ; but those secrets were lawful and honourable , and neither repugnant to the laws of God , nor the laws of man . They were entrusted to the Masons of

ancient days , and they had been faithfully transmitted to the Masons of the present , whose duty it was to convey them to latest posterity . Unless their Order had been honourable , and their calling just , they would never have lasted all these centuries , nor would they have had , and still have , so mauy illustrious brothers in their Order , ready to

promote their laws and further their interests . Subsequently the brethren sang " Prosper the Art , " and the National Anthem ( Masonio version ) . The brethren present , we may add , had lunched together ere they separated . All passed off with Sclat , and the weather was glorious .

The Province of Essex will add another to its roll of Lodges on . Wednesday next , when the consecration of the Blackwater Lodge , No . 1977 , will be performed by the Prov . Grand Master the Right Hon . Lord Brooke , M . P .

The W . M . designate , Bro . Thomas Eustace P . M . and Treasurer 697 , will be installed by W . Bro . A . Lucking P . M . 160 P . G . D . C . Essex . The proceedings will take place at the Town Hall , Maldon , and will commence at Two o ' clock .

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