Reports Of Meetings.

attendance were invested with their respective collars : Comps . Fred Cambridge P . Z . Scribe E ., E . T . Pearce Scribe N ., T . W . Heath P . Z . Treasurer , Henry Blackburn P . S ., John Hewett First Assistant , Martin Pulvermann Second Assistant , and Bichard Whiting Janitor .

The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . George Felix Mounter , of the New Cross Lodge , as a candidate for the Supreme Degree , and he being approved was admitted and regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Gillard kindly

undertook this ceremony , but in consequence of the late hour the lectures were dispensed with . Comp . Thomas Collard , of the Sphinx Chapter , was accepted as a joining member , and took hig seat among the Companions .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . There being no further business the Convocation was closed , and the Chapter adjourned till October . The Companions subsequently dined together , and a pleasant evening was spent , although a note of sorrow was expressed by

Comp . Baker at the lamented death of two esteemed members of the Chapter , who had recently passed away . Songs were given by Miss Venning , and Comps . Schartau and Collard , the latter proving a decided acquisition to the Chapter , while Comp . Fred Cambridge presided at the piano with his customary ability .

Craft : Provincial.

CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 . THE regular meeting took place at the Mitre Hotel , Manchester , on Saturday , 5 th instant , Bro . L . Hirsch W . M . There was an excellent attendance of members and visitors , among the latter being Bros . N . Bunnell 606 P . G . D . ( North Wales ) , H . L . Abbott 344 , Capetown , F . W . Curtis P . M . 1593 , J . Hill 2284 , G . N . Bace 1862 , W . Balderbade 1066 , and J . J . Kearns 1219 .

After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Bro . Leonard Jagger , who was desirous of becoming a joining member . Bros . H . Hardy and Neville Chipperfield were afterwards raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the former by Bro . Buckley Carr P . M ., and the latter by Bro . Thos . P . Cooper P . M .

A long discussion ensued upon an adjourned notice of motion by Bro . Cooper , as to the advisability of increasing the amount of subscription , which on a ballot being taken was declared lost . Sympathy was ex ] re ; sed for the relatives of the late Bro . G-. T . Lenard , whose obituary appearb in another portion of this paper , and , upon the proposition of Bro . Carr , a vote of condolence was unanimously agreed to .

At the festive board which succeeded these proceedings , Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The musical portion was contributed by Bros . T . Humphreys 852 , W . T . Wade 1066 , and J . Trevor Smith P . M . 1417 , who signified their intention of becoming members of the Truth Lodge .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . rTIHE regular meeting took place on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at the Albion JL Hotel , Manchester , Bro . Simon Mamelok P . M . P . P . J . G . D . Worshipful Master . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was

taken for Mr . Henry Philip Naylor , Manager , Urmston , who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Anfcient Freemasonry by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Arthur Sutclilte J . W . Brother Robert Brownridge was then passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Bryce I . P . M . The usual festive board followed . . Among the visitors were Bros . Chas . H . Griffiths I . P . M . 581 , Bridge Hopkinson P . M . 993 , and Harry Goldman 323 .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . AN ordinary meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . G . Bro . Henry James Rowberry W . M . presided , and was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Walter J . Carroll S . W ., Robert F . Thomson J . W ., Charles Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , Charles J . Free P . M . Secretary , Alfred H . Noble

S . D ., Geo . W . Flatman J . D ., and Fredk . J . Rover acting I . G . Bro . Bowler , tl e Tyler , was unfortunately prevented from being present , having met with an accident , but sent an excellent substitute in Bro . J . Plant P . M . There were also present Past Masters W . Athol Bray , E . M . Jeffery , Samuel Toye , Charles Schmidt , Edwin Hill , and Henry Hyde ; together with a large number of the members of the Lodge .

Among the Visitors were Bros . Thomas Welbam 2472 , W . H . Turner D . C . 2291 , Maurice Wiggington 1507 , E . Eddie S . D . 715 , W . Stone W . M . 715 , A . Wallace J . D . 715 , Samuel W . Vale I . P . M . 861 , D . J . Witte J . W . 1327 , Alfred Cook J . W . 1445 , G . J . Taylor P . M . 180 , and others . The Lodge was formally opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The candidate for initiation not being present Bro . Rowberry proceeded with the passing of Bros . Robert Malcolm Bruce and John David Thomas . Both candidates answered the usual questions without prompting , and received the approbation of the Lodge . They were then prepared , and regularly passed to the degree of Craftsman .

Bros . Albert Edward Tibbatts , Samuel Higgs , Samuel D . T . Clarke , and Reuben Thain were raised to the sublime degree , were invested , and took their seats as Master Masons . Both the ceremonies were performed by Bro . Rowberry in a masterly mai ner , while the Officers rendered admirable assistance by the perfect ease in which they carried out their various duties . It was also pleasant to

Metropolitan.

notice the help given by some of the Past Masters in emergency . The ceremonies were further enhanced by the musical responses and voluntaries rendered by Bro . E . C . Holmes , the Organist . It need scarcely be mentioned that this much to be desired effect is due to the careful training received at the Lodge of Instruction , and proves what can be done by a diligent attendance thereat .

Upon the Lodge being resumed to the first degree three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Bro . Hyde announced the sudden death of Bro . Kobert Joseph Burridge , and proposed that a letter of sympathy from the Lodge be sent to his family . This was seconded by Bro . Jeffery , who bore testimony to the geniality and kindness of Bro . Burridge , was carried unanimously , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Carroll , on behalf ot Mrs . Burridge , returned thanks for the wreath that was sent by the Lodge upon the occasion of the funeral .

This concluding the business of the evening , the Lodge was closed , the usual hymn was sung , and the Brethren adjourned to supper . A very pleasant evening was enjoyed , and the company separated at a late hour .

o o o THOMAS-A-BECKET LODGE , No . 2754 . nnHE annual election meeting took place on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at Bro . I George W . Duck's , the Thomas-a-Becket Restaurant and Tavern , Old Kent Road , S . B ., when trie Brethren assembled in good number to attend to their Masonic duties , and probably with the pleasant intention of giving their unanimous vote to Bro . A . E . Remington ( I . P . M . and Secretary 30 ) who , as S . W . and a founder of the Lodge , came next in rotation for election as Worshipful Master .

The Lodge was opened by Bro . H . Carman Past Grand Standard Bearer Worshipful Master , who had the assistar . ee of Bros . G . Duck P . M . 1475 acting I . P . M ., A . E . Remington S . W ., T . Gibbs J . W ., G . W . Duck P . M . Treas ., Morris Davis P . M . Sec , George Brown . S . D ., I . P . Torlowsky I . G ., H . Martia P . M . Tyler ; H . Lapsley , David Rosenberg , H . R . Boyles , Thomas . Newman , R . Willock , W . Chattarton ( who came on purpose from Derby to give his vote for the W . M . ) , Charles Thomas Hann , & c , and . Visitors : Bros . A . Briscoe P . M . P . G . Org . Surrey , J . Wynman , & c .

The minutes having been confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , there being two Candidates on the agenda for raising : Bros . Harry Lapsley and H . R . AUord , but the latter Brother being unavoidably prevented from attending the ceremony was worked on behalf of the one candidate , who was fully examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and in due course the candidate was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason .

The Lodge was resumed . to the first degree and Bro . C . T . Hann , who was initiated at the previous meeting , having answered the questions to the satisfaction of the W . M ., was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and that Brother was passed a Fellow Craft . The Lodge was again resumed to the first degree and the W . M ., with a pleasant and contented smile , announced that the ballot would then be taken for Mr . Joseph Simmonds , as a candidate for initiation . This proving to be unanimous in his favour he was in due course regularly and impressively introduced into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

The working of the three degrees was rendered without the slightest mistake or hesitation , and the style in which the W . M . conducted the ceremonies was highly appreciated by the Brethren . The annual election now took place , and we were pleased to hear the announcement from the chair that Bro . A . E . Remington had been unanimously chosen as Master of the Thomas-a-Becket Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The result of the ballot was heartily received by the ' Brethren .

Bro . Remington thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their unanimous vote , and promised that as long as the Great Architect gave him health and strength he would endeavour to fulfil every duty that was expected of him . Bro . G . W . Duck P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . H . Martin P . M . Tyler , whilst Bros . H . K . Boyles , E . W . Craddock , and H . Lapsley were appointed Auditors .

Bro . G . Duck I . P . M . rose and said that before the W . M . closed the Lodge he had a most pleasant duty to perform . The Worshipful Master having been appointed to the honourable rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer of England , the members of the Thomas-a-Becket Lodge had not alone the honour , but the greatest of pleasure , to present him with the clothing of his distinguished rank , and they hoped he might wear it for many , many years to come , in health , strength and prosperity . He was sure the W . M . deserved the Office , which he hoped he would occupy and enjoy for many years to

come . The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . and Brethren for their great kindness , and promised to say a few words further later on . The W . M . proposed that the Lodge should remit the Founder ' s fee to Bro . Boyles , for the very great kindness he had shown during the foundation of the Lodge , and also proposed that an Emergency Meeting should be held before the installation in October .

Bro . Duck I . P . M . proposed that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Carman W . M ., on the coming night of installation . If ever a jewel had been well earned it was by their present W . M .., who had shown great ' ability during his term of office . In fact his working was something to be proud of . Bro . Kemington W . M .-elect had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition , and was glad of the opportunity of expressing the respect and high esteem they all had for their Master .

The W . M . said tne Lodge had already been to heavy expense in presenting him with the Grand Officer ' s clothing , and he thought it would be right to wait , or better still to do without a jewel , for the present at any rate ; but this proposal of the Worshipful Master was not accepted , and the Brethren most wisely overruled the suggestion , exclaiming Nol No I you deserve the Past Master ' s jewel . The W . M . said he was in the hands of the Brethren , and he highly appreciated their great kindness .

There being no further Masonic transactions requiring attention the Lodge was closed in harmony , and the Brethren retired to partake of an excellent repast provided by the esteemed Host Bro . G ; W . Duck , whilst Bro . E . W . Craddock was requested to act as Steward , duties he fulfilled most admirably . The cloth being removed , the W . M . in eloquent terms presented the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was duly honoured .

The W . M .-elect had very much pleasure in giving the toast of the Grand ¦ Officers , and felt honoured in having the W . M . as a Past Grand Standard Bearer , which made it a still more pleasant task to give the toast . He was sure he would be an additional ornament amongst the Grand Officers . The W . M . in a few , but well chosen words , acknowledged the toast , and again thanked the Brethren for their very handsome present . He hoped to wear the Grand Officer ' s clothing amongst them for many years to come .