Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

fames Rawling , P . M . 1071 , with the following board of P . M . ' s : Bros . * N . Henwood , P . P . G . Std . ; J . " P . Creber , W . F . Creber , VV . H . Maynard , H . Pole , F . S . Hawke , P . M . ' s 1164 ; J . Pearce , W . M . 1071 . At the close of the installation the following officers were invested : W . Bros . Francis Johns , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bassett , S . W . ; Samuel Warwick , J . W .: George Barnes , Treas . ; W . F . Creber , Sec . ; R . O . Betty , S . D . ; VV . M . Forsman , J . D .

P . O'Doherty , I . GT ; John Hawke , Tyler . The Treasurer's accounts were audited and passed . The lodge was shown by them to be five guineas in debt . W . Bro . H . Pole presented the lodge with that amount to pay off that debt . The lodge and its chapter were then pronounced to be free of debt . The members of the lodge , together with several visiting brethren , dined together in the evening at the Eliot Arms .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —On Saturday , the iSth ult ., an emergency meeting of this lodge was convened at the Red Lion Hotel . The chair was taken by Bro . T . VV . Ockenden , VV . M . The I . P . M ., Bro . Jessett , and Secretary , Bro . VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., represented the officers of the lodge , but the absentees in every case communicated the various reasons

of their inability to attend . Bros , jessett and Alfred Tozer were in charge of the West and South respectively . Bro . VV . Hammond performed the duties of Deacon , and Bro . Messenger acted as I . G . Mr . Marcus Burr was then admitted to the benefit of Masonic light by the Worshipful Master , who also delivered the charge and lecture on the tracing board . Bro . F . T . V . Honeywell , P . M . SS 9 ,

P . G . O . Middx ., was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge , and Bro . Jessett appointed Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and the lodge has subscribed twenty guineas to his list . The lodge was then duly closed . There was no banquet . Bros . J . VV . Smith , 1656 , and Henry Tozer , 132 G , were the visitors , and amongst the members present were Bros . Knowles , M . C . Carpenter , and others .

LIVERPOOL . — Prince Arthur Lodge ( No . 157 ° )'—The annual installation meetingof members of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , North Hill-street , Toxteth Park , The lodge was opened at four o'clock by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Robert Roberts , who was supported by Bros . S . Hikins , P . M . ; Archibald Morrison , P . M . ; H . S . Alpass , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; H . Worthington , S . W . ; W . VV . Thomas , Sec . ;

W . P . Vines , S . D . ; D . T . Morris , J . D . ; VV . Bennett , I . G . ; J . Hunter , Stewd . ; and P . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . The members present included Bros . John Kenwright , J . Lawson , John Porter , R . Holsen , VV . Henley , T . Kendell , and Wm . Hcape . Among the visitors were Bros . Jos . Skeaf , P . G'O . ; T . Roberts , P . M . 673 ; H . Horsepool , 1094 ; and J . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ) .

Bro . R . Roberts , VV . M ., closed his year ' s work by installing Bro . H . Worthington in the chair . The officers invested were Bros . K . Roberts , I . P . M . ; R . Webster , S . W . ( by proxy ); W . W . Thomas , J . W . ; A . Morrison , P . M ., M . C . ; \ V . P . Vines , Sec . ; D . Morris , S . D . ; VV . Bennett , J . D . ; Hikins , P . M ., Treas . ; I . Hunter , I . G . ;

I . Turner , S . ; and P . Lirsen , lyler ( re-elected ) . An excellent banquet was afterwards served at the Canton Hotel , and a pleasant part of the after-dinner proceedings was the presentation to Bro . Roberts , I . P . M ., of a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , set with diamonds . The viands and wines were first class , and a most enjoyable evening was spent by those who were present .

PADSTOW . —St . Petroc Lodge ( No . 17 S 5 ) . — The annual meetingof this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on Friday , the 24 th ult ., when Bro . VV . H . Roberts was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master was Bro . J . Hicks , P . M ., assisted hy Bros . T . Hawken , P . M .. P . P . G . S . W ., and H . F . Whitefield , P . M ., P . G . R . The visiting brethren included

Bros . E . Grove , J . W . 1529 ; J . James , I . G . 1529 ; Bassett , 1529 ; Roberts , 1529 . After tlie ceremony , which was most impressively performed , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . VV . H . Martvn , I . P . M . ; Frank Bray , S . W . ; L F . Clemow , I . W . ; J . W . Pearse , Treas . ; VV . H . Pope , Sec ; James Nicholls , S . D . ; C . Matthews , T . D . : A . D . Blamev . I . G .: F . G . Hardino-. D . C : T .

Wills , O . ; J . Stribley , IL Martyn , J . R . fieatt , J . B . Williams , Stewards ; VV . McGregor , T y ler . Bro . J . F . Clemow was elected Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . The banquet was held at the Commercial Hotel , Bro . Wills being highly complimented by thebrethren for his excellent catering . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

NORTH WALSHAM . —Suffield Lodge ( No . 1 S 0 S ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Angel Hotel , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult ., under the gavel of the VV . M ., Bro . G . T . Plumbly . Among the brethren ' and visitors present were Bros . A . R . Woolbright , S . W . ; G . VV . Rogers , J . W . ; Donald Gaul , S . D . ; H . Randall , J . D . ; N . B . Webster , I . G . ; E . Hollidge ,

Tyler ; C . Barnes , Sec ; C . j . Campling , acting Org . ; A . Bullard , W . M . 1500 , D . o * f C . ; F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1 5 00 , 1 S 0 S , P . G . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; F . Clowes , VV . M . 73 ; Rev . 1 . N . White , 73 ; P . Watson , 52 ; R . Kent , P . M . 93 ; T . W . Muskett , 943 i S . Wilkin and J . VV . Browne , S 07 ; J . Cattermole , W . Sutton , R . Palmer , J . J . Harvey , E . Pugh , G . Sharley , J . Lovelace , and J . C Firmin , P . M .

A feeling of disappointment was experienced in consequence of two brethren , who were candidates for passing , not being able to attend , and enabling tbe W . M . to evince to the brethren his proficiency in the art . However , the ordinary business of the lodge beingover , an adjournment was made

to the banqueting room , where Bro . Host Firmin had prepared a most recherche supper . The remainder of the evening was afterwards spent in harmony . This is a young lodge , Bro Plumbly being only the second Master , but it is successfull y worked , and promises in a short time to rank amongst the first in the province .

THE "LIFE OF WEBER . "—The Oucen has accepted the dedication of Sir Julius Benedict ' s " Life of Weber , " which will form one of thc volumes of the series of biographies of great musicians edited by Mr . Hucffer , which Messrs . Sampson Low , Marston , and Co ., will commence publishing early in January .

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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation of the above chapter took place on the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Comps . VV . Western was installed as M . E . Z . ; E . West , H . ; and H . Shaw , J . Comps . J . Scott Mutch , and D . Deeves , both of whom were unavoidably absent , were appointed , the former , Scribe N . ; and the latter P . S .

Comps . C Coupland , P . Z ., and P . P . G . Officer of Kent , was appointed Treasurer , and G . Kennedy Scribe E . Comps . j . Wilkins , and J . Welding , were nominated by Comp . Deeves as his ist and 2 nd Assistants , and J . Lackland , Janitor . The ceremony was performed by M . E . C . Coupland in that grand style which is identified with his position . A handsome jewel was presented to the Immediate P . Z .,

Comp . W . Gamble , of the value often guineas , tor services rendered to the chapter during his year of office ; and Comp . Shaw , presented the chapter with a magnificently mounted set of working tools , Comp . Purnell also did excellent service in renovating the standard frame , and votes of thanks were accorded both to him and Comp . Shaw . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Comp .

Coupland for his splendid rendering of the installation ceremony . Comp . J . Sculley , Quartermaster , R . H . A ., was unanimously elected a joining member of the chapter , and there being nothing more before the chapter , it was duly closed . The companions then adjourned to the hospitable hostelry of Comp . H . De Grey , where a superb banquet , served with all the taste and elegance characteristic of that accomplished

caterer , awaited them . Among those present , besides the above-named companions were Comps . Thomas , P . Z ., and a Past Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter of England ; E . Denton , P . Z ., and a Past Grand Officer of Kent ; F . A . White , H . 907 ; D . C . Capon , 913 ; C . Boardman , VV . G . R . Warrey , A . G . Saunders , T . Ovenden , W . G . Lockand C . Jollv , 913 ( Freemason . ) After the usual

, loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , in responding for "The Grand Officers , Past and Present of Grand Chapter , " Comp . Thomas thanked the M . E . Z . for the kindness that induced him to couple his name with so important a toast , and the cordial reception they had given it . It was a pleasant and honourable position to occupy , but it had its duties and responsibilities . When he attended

Grand Chapter he always remembered that it was in that ancient and noble old Chapter , No . 13 , that he was first exalted to the Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch Mason , and spoke of it with pride as one that had so long held its own among the foremost chapters in England . He could safely say for himself that it gave him unfeigned pleasure to be a member of the Union Waterloo Chapter , and

he trusted its grand old name would long continue upon the muster roll of the chapters of England . Comp . Gamble , the I . P . Z ., then proposed , in eulogistic terms "The health of Compt . Weston , " the newly installed M . E . Z ., who in reply said that nothing should be wanting on his part to make the chapter worthy of its past history , and with the hearty co-operation and assistance of his

officers , he had every reason to believe that it would increase in strength materiall y during the coming year . The toast of "The Past Principals" followed , and Comps . Coupland and Gamble returned thanks . The toast of " The Visiting Companions" was coupled with the names of Comps . White and Jolly , and theformer in reply said that it afforded him a great amount of pleasure to be present , nnd hear the

magnificent manner in which Comp . Coupland installed the Second and Third Principals . He was also pleased to be present because he saw around thc board several of his old friends in Masonry , and to he able to pass an hour with them in social converse and harmony . He trusted that ere long Comp . Coupland would visit chapter 907 , and perform the installation ceremony there , and he wonld

guarantee that companion a hearty reception should he so honour them . Comp . Jolly also returned thanks briefly . "The Health of the Instilling Officer , Comp . Coupland , " was drunk with enthusiasm , and responded to b y that companion in feeling terms . "The Second andThtrd Principals" were next complimented , and Comp . Shaw briefly replied . Comps . Wilkins and Kennedy

replied for "The Officers of the Lodge and a cordial vote of thanks to the host , Comp . De Grey and his amiable wife , followed by the Janitor ' s toast , concluded the proceedings . We may mention that a collection was made late in the evening for the widow of a late Janitor of the chapter , the proceeds of which amounted to thirty shillings , which we feel sure would have been doubled had it been stated

earlier in the evening and before so many of the companions left . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent harmony , and a very pleasant and memorable evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all present . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) . —At a regular convocation of this chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., the chairs were

taken at G . 30 by Ex . Comps . John Hearne , M . E . Z . ; VV . Williamson , H . ; Lawson Howes , J . ; supported by Ex . Comps . T . B . Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas . ; Dr . H . Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 573 . 710 ' . E . L . Hill , P . Z . ; J . Rubie , P . Z . ; S . G . Mitchell , P . Z . and Provincial Grand Reg . ; Comps . Stuckey , E . ; Hayward , N . ; Radway , Pr . Soj . ; E . J . B . Mercer , Sen . Soj . ; VV . Peach , Jun . Soj . ;

Bigwood , jun ., 1 . Ii . Wilton , Graham , P . C . Young , and F . Glover . Visitors : Ex . Coir . ps . E . T . Payne , P . Z . 53 , and Prov . Grand Treas . ; C Davis , P . Z . 370 , and Prov . Grand Swd . Br . ; Col . Ford , P . Z . 53 ; Rolfe , M . E . Z . 53 ; T . P . Gardner , 11 . 53 ; also Comps . R . Cooke , E . 53 j and J . H . Macfarlane , 103 . The Board of Installed Principals having been opened ,

the companions were admitted , and the chapter was opened . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . announced that in thc previous week a Prov . Grand Chapter had been formed and duly consecrated at Taunton b y the Grand Scribe E ., Colonel Adair having been installed as Grand Superintendent ; that he had himself attended at this meeting , and that Ex .

Comp . S . G . Mitchell , P . Z . 41 , had been honoured by receiving thc collar of Prov . Grand Registrar ; he was also pleased at finding two other new Prov . Grand Officers present on this evening , namely , the Prov . Grand Treasurer , and the Sword Bearer , representing the Royal Sussex and the Tynte Chapters ; he further stated that a Committee had been appointed to compile a code of bye-laws , and concluded by proposing Ex . Comp . Mitchell as a delegate

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to act on it . This was duly seconded and carried . A dis cussion took place on a proposal by the Treasurer to in crease the subscription , as dues would henceforward be required by Prov . Grand Chapter , consideration of which was postponed until after the arrangement of the b } 'elaivs . The Treasurer stated that the accounts of the chapter for the past year had been duly audited , and read

his financial statement , which was very satisfactory . The M . E . Z . then called on Ex . Comp . Dr . Hopkins to proceed with the installation ot the Principals elected at the last meeting . The companions having been dismissed , a Board of Installed Principals was constituted , and the following were duly installed in their respective chairs , with the usual separate ceremonial for each : Ex . Comps .

Williamson , Z . ; Lawson Howes , H . ; and Stuckey , J . The Board was closed , the companions were re-admitted , and the customary salutations and proclamation took place . The following were invested as oflicers for thc ensuing year : Comps . F . Wilkinson , E . ; Ch . Radway , N . ; E . J . B . Mercer , Pr . Soj . ; F . Glover , S . Soj . ; VV . Peach , J . Soj . ; Bigwood , Janitor . Ex . Comp . Moutrie was re-invested as

Treasurer . On the proposition of the M . E . Z ., seconded by the Immediate P . Z ., a cordial vote of thanks was car- . ried by acclamation to Ex . Comp . Dr . Hopkins for his services as Installing Principal , and for the efficient and impressive manner in which he had conducted the ceremonies . This was briefly acknowledged by Ex . Comp . Hopkins , who expressed his pleasure in having thus

officiated in five successive years , though on the present occasion he had been somewhat incapacitated by indisposition . A vote of thanks was passed to Ex . Comp . Hearne , for his efficiency at the head of the chapter during the last year , by whose skilful management its reputation , prosperity , and harmony had been well sustained . This was acknowledged , in very pleasing terms , by him ; as was also a vote of thanks to the visitors , by several of them . In doing so

Ex . Comp . Gardner entered into more details as to the recent consecration of Prov . Grand Chapter , at which he was present , and announced the intention to hold the meetings of that body next year at Bath . The chapter was closed at 8 p . m ., and the companions adjourned to supper at the Castle Hotel , after which the excellent spirit which had prevailed throughout the proceedings w'as well maintained by the skill , energy , and amiability of the new M . E . Z .

MANCHESTER . —Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —The usual meeting in connection with this chapter was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . There were present'Comps . John E . Lees , Z . ; VV . P . Norris , H . ; J . Howarth Clark , J . ; Jas . J . Lambert , E . ; Win . Nicholl , N . ; Henry L . Rocca , P . S . ; Jno . Church , ist A . S . ; Svdney Henson , P . Z ., Treas . ;

\ V . F . Towle , P . Z . ; John Bladon , P . Z . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . ; Jas . Dawson , P . Z . ; J . E . Steward , VV . R . Sowter , C . Oldham , Robt . Tomlins , J . Summer , J . F . Anderson , J . Frausenburg , Daniel Donbavand , James VV . Almond , W . J . Cunliffe , Jas . Wilson , J . VV . Edwards , Mark Vickers , Hugh R . G . Bayley , Jas . Sly , Janitor , and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . The chapter was opened at 6 , 15 , and the minutes of the

previous meeting read and confirmed . At 6 . 45 the companions adjourned to tea , and re-assembled at 7 . 30 . This being the night for the election of officers , the following companions were elected to serve during the ensuing year , viz .: Comps . VV . P . Norris , Z . ; J . Howarth Clark , IT . ; Jas . J . Lambert , E . ; Henry L . Rocca , N . ; Sydney Hewson , Treasurer ; J . E . Steward , P . S , ; VV . J . Cunliffe , Org . ; Jas . Wilson and Robt . Tomlins , Stewards ; and Janies Sly , Janitor . There being no further business , thc chapter was closed at nine o ' clock .

INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —This old established chapter met as usual at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult . There was a large attendance . The officers were Comps . Lardner , Z . ; R . Payne , H . ; Lovegrove , J . ; Pennefather , S . W . ; and Dotteridge , P . S .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in accordance with the perfect ritual for which this chapter has always heen noted . Comp . Edmonds was candidate . This heing election night the following companions were unanimously appointed : Comps . Bloomfield , Z . ; R . Payne , H . ; Dotteridge , J . ; Lardner , S . N . ;

and Swain , P . S . Comp . VV . Stephens , P . Z . S 62 , 874 , J 3 t > 5 > 1489 . ' Prov . Grand Asst . Soj . Kent , will work the ceremony of installation of Principals on the third Tuesday in January , commence punctually at six o'clock , so that it wiil not interfere with the usual ceremony of exaltation at seven o ' clock . The attendance of Principals is invited . The chapter was then closed .

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ORDER OF SAINT LAWRENCE . TUNIS . —St . Cyprian of Carthage Council ( No . 2 ) . —The second annual meeting of the above council was held on the isth ult . Present : Bros . A . M . Broadley , R . W . P . G . M ., W . M . ; Capt . R . A . Johnstone , S . W . ; S . Sessing , J . W . ; S . Souiller , W . AL 1717 , Conductor ; Commander Bridger , R . N ., J . D . ; J . Barsotti , I . G . ; and

others . The minutes of the last meeting and the accounts being approved , four candidates were unanimously elected , viz .: Bros , A . Andry , Sec 1717 ; C . Carriglio , D . of C 1717 ; P . CL Puliga , LL . D ., Interpreter 1717 ; and C . Foggetta , 1717 . These brethren being in attendance were admitted by the W . M . into the Venerable Order of St . Lawrence .

Bros . Johnstone was'then unanimously elected VV . M ., and Barsotti Treasurer for the year 1 SS 1 . The VV . M . having been duly installed , appointed the following officers , viz .: Bros . Broadley , I . P . M . ; Sessing , S . W . ; Souiller , J . W . ; Puliga , Sec . ; Barsotti , Treas . ; Andry , Conductor : Carriglio , J . D . ; Bridger , Org . ; and Foggetta , I . G .

Bro . Souiller , as a foreigner , bore eloquent testimony to the symbolic teaching of the Order , thc watchword of which he remarked was hospitality , and the leading principle , to do to another as you would be done by . He hoped that in the coming year the council would take a prominent part in the cause of Masonic Charity . The VV . M . expressed his approval of the ideas of the J . W ., and hoped hejwould witness much