Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

( Continued from page 47 . ) n which they had performed their several duties . In Bro . Adams they had not only a careful guardian of their treasures , but from what he had heard from Bro . Driscoll that evening when he went round thc lodge to ask subsciiptions for one of the Charities , a very munificent donor to the charitable objects of the lodge . Bro . Adams

had kindly subscribed twenty-five guineas to the list of the Steward for the last new lodge ( Bro . Driscoll ) , and had placed on Bro . Letchworth ' s list for the Girls' School , a similar amount . That was the best he could say for the Treasurer , but he thought it was saying a great deal . He trusted that the St . James' Lodge would long have the pleasure of seeing Bro . Adams occupying the position of

Treasurer . As regards Bro . Driscoll , all the brethren knew what ' an excellent Secretary he proved himself . He had a very kind and pleasing manner , and was not at all calculated to let the brethren fall into arrears , should they be so inclined , which however had hapily not been the case hitherto . The toasfc was enthusiastically drank , and Bros . Adams and Driscoll very gracefully acknowledged ,

the former observing that although he was not eager for ffice , he felt that the lodge was in some difficulty as to filling it , and when one or two of thc brethren had requested him to accept it , he was induced , after weighing the matter in his own mind , to yield to their solicitation . His disinclination to become Treasurer arose from the fact that the acceptance of office involved his

constant attendance at every meeting , whether it was an ordinary or emergency one , which was a tie upon anyone not to be undertaken without consideration . Yet , when one ' s services were generally met with tbat kindness which he had always experienced at the bands of the brethren of St . James ' s Lodge they became a labour of love and pleasure . The W . M . had been kind enough

to allude to him in connection with thc Chanties . Well , he could only say that it had been his privilege and pride to support the Charities of their great brotherhood as far as he coultl . Hc was proud to say he was already a Vice-President of all the Institutions , and it was his desire to make himself a Vice-Patron . He concluded by saying that since the brethren had entrusted him with the taking

care of the funds of the lodge he hopetl at all times to render a very satisfactory account of them . "The Officers" was suitably responded to by thc Senior and Junior Wardens , and by the J . D ., Bro . Hobbs . In proposing "Thc Charities , " the VV . M ., who announcedjhis intention to represent the Girls ' School on the next festive occasion , trustee ! that thc brethren woulel generously come to his aid that he might have

a handsome sum on his list . Bro . Adams responded , and , in lining so , remarked that if thc W . M . instead of geiing up for the Girls' School would transfer his labour on behalf of the Boys hc ( Bro . Adams ) would then be willing to head his list with twenty-five guineas . He was quite sure that thc Charities had every right to be thankful to the Craft in general for the liberal manner in which they were supported . He die ! not suppose there was any society

in the work ! which more generously contributed lo charitable objects than Freemasons , still he thought the sum might be largely augmented . After a few words from Bros . Driscoll and Letchworth it was agreed that Bro . Cusworth should represent both the Boys and Girls next year . The Tyler ' s toast was then drunk , and the brethren sepaiated . During the evening Bros . Boullon , Parker , llo _ bs , und Oddy enlivened the proceedings with several excellent songs .

PORTSMOUTH . — Landport Lodge ( No 177 6 . )—The third regular meeting of this newly-constituted lodge was held on Thursday , 16 th ult ., at Freemasons' Lodge , Herbert-street , Landport . The lodge was presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Richaid John Murrell , who in an exceedingly able manner passed four brethren , and initiated a candidate into the Order . After the

busihad been concluded in the lotlge room , the brethren adjourned to the George Hotel , High-street , Portsmouth , by special tramcar to supper , as they have no accommodation for any banqueting at their regular place of meeting ; which , although large enough for a small lodge of thirty members , is totally inadequate to the requirements of so large a boely as the Landport Lodge is destined to

become , ft was constituted on the 20 th November , 18 7 8 , by seven well-known and distinguished brcthicn as thc founders , and in the short space of two months it numbers forty-two active and enthusiastic brethren . After supper the VV . M . eloquently proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with great cordiality . Bro . Mark Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., in proposing " Thc

Health of the W . M ., Bro . R . J . Murrell , " remarked that he had known him many years , and had ever found him a kind-hearted and genuine Mason , and was very much gratified in attending to witness the admirable working of the W . M ., and the other officers of the lodge that evening , auguring well for its continued prosperity . The toast was received with very great enthusiasm , and responded

to by the VV . M ., who in reply said , that the success of the new lodge was mainly due to his worthy brother E . S . Main , P . M ., the Secretary , and his esteemed and olu iriend Bro . J . Lilly white , P . M ., the Treas . ; likewise to the indefatigable exertions t > f Bro . J . Clark , S . W ., and Bro . Riddel ! , P . M ., anti those joining brethren who hatl so nobly come forward to disseminate the principles of Freemasonry in

the large anti populous district of Landport . Some very good songs were sung by the brethren , and a very enjoyable evening was spent over the first lodge supper since the consecration . Among those who attended to support the W . M . were , Bro . J . Clark , S . W . ; E . S . Main , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . of C ; J . Lilly white , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Bros . Hiddell , P . M . ; E . Smith , Hancox , Russell , Cunningham , Good , Adams , Nayler , King , Kemp , Grant , McKinlay , Cuustus , Andrews , Stroud , Hall , Dowse , Nivcn , anil others . Visiting brethren , Bros . M . Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Hayman , J . W . 257 ; L . Edwards . 342 .

Instruction. Wandsworth Lodge (No. 1011).—A

INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1011 ) . —A

meeting of the above lotlge of instruction was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , on Wednesday , the 22 ml ult . There were present , Bros . J . Frost , W . M . ; F . Reed , S . VV . ; VV A . Blackmore , J . W . ' ; P . V . Denham , S . D . ; -W . J . Huntley , J . D . ; and J . G . Carter , C . Digby , A . Mason , J . J .

Holland , S . C . Landon , A . A . Denham , anti C . M . Monk , of the Earl of Spencer ( 1420 . ) The brethren had the pleasure of hearing the ritual wdl rehearsed , Bros . Frost , Carter , anil Digby—who are by no means the " three lesser lights " —alternately occupying Ihe chair . Bro . Mason went through the ceremony of initiation , and Bro . P . V .

Denham that of passing . Bro . Carter , in a clear and expressive way , delivered the E . A . charge . Bros . Monk and Landon ( the former proposed by Bro . Reed , and seconded by Bro . Carter , and the latter proposed by Bro . Huntley , and seconded by Bro . P . V . Denham ) were unanimously elected as members . Bro . Reed will be the W . M . at the

ensuing meeting . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1056 ) . —The annual banquet of this well-known lodge of instruction vvas held on Friday , the 24 th inst ., at the Portugal Hotel . Bio . Leggott presided as W . M . for the evening , 'Bro . Able officiating as S . W ., and Bro . Squirrel as J . W . There was a good attendance of brethren to support the chair ,

and Bro . Stacey , the popular Preceptor , occupied the seat on the immediate right of the W . M . An excellent dinner having been discussed , with unanimous expressions of satisfaction , the W . M . proceeded to give the toasts of "The Queen and Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , " which were received with enthusiasm . Th . health of "The Pro

GrantI Master ( Lord Carnarvon ) , thc Deputy Grand Master , and the GrantI Officers Present and Past , " was next drank . Thc W . M . then gave the health of " The Visitors . " Bro . Hassrll responded . He said that he had a peculiar p leasure in being present , as this was the lodge of instruction to which he had been first recommended upon becoming a Mason . He was made by Bro . Foulger ,

the Treasurer of this lodge , but had never before been able to attend it , as he left London jusl after being admitted as a member of the Craft . He thanked the W . M . and the brethren fur so cordially drinking thc health of the visitors , and he hail spent a most pleasant evening with them . Bro . Lee and another visitor also acknowledged the toast . Bro . Creak , W . M . eif the Bedford Lodge , proposed "The

health of the W . M . " He had known Bro . Leggott many years ago , when he first came from Yorkshire , and , after losing sight ol him for a long time , again met him in this lotlge , where he ( Uro . Creak' had gained all his Masonic instruction . It was a first-rate lodge , as many brethren could testify . Bro . Leggott was just about to take thc chair at his mother lotlge , and , with the

instruction ha had reeeived at the Metropolitan , hc was certain to acquit himself well as a good anti intelligent Mason . The W . M . thanked Bro . Creak Ior the very handsome manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for so cordially thinking it . He was glad to see so many of the biethren present , and as to the Metropolitan Lotlge of Instruction , lie coultl not speak too highly

of it . He liked the lotlge , and always looked forward to coming to its meetings . Before he sat eleiwn , he had to propose the toast of " The Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the name nf tlieir Preceptor , Bro . Stacey . He had known Bro . Stacey for some years , and a more genial anti pleasant Preceptor he hatl never had the honour of meeting anywhere . Their Preceptor received all th ;

brethren with kindness , and spared neither time or trouble in bringing young Masons svell to the front as efficient Craftsmen . He trusted that Bro . Slacey would live many years to instruct them in the science and mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Stacey , who on rising to reply was warmly cheered , said lhat he took a great pleasure in this lodge . He recollected the time when he was the Preceptor

of six lodges of instruction , but he never took so much pride in any other lodge of instruction as in this one . The peculiarity about its members was that they were to be found in all paits of thc kingdom , and hc could hardly go anywhere out of London without meeting brethren who had been as it were his pupils in that lodge . He would remind the brethren that thc W . M . and Bro .

Snelling , their Secretary , were Stewards of two of the Masonic Charities , anil as there never was a time when charitable effort was so much needed in England as there was now , he hoped thc brethren would hand their contributions to cither thc W . M . or Bro . Snelling . The W . M . next proposed " Thc Health of the Senior and Junior Wardens , " and took advantage of the occasion to plead earnestly for

the Masonic Chanties . Bro . Snelling , with the permission of the W . M . drew attention to the fact that there was a benevolent fund in connection with the lodge . In three years they had been able to subscribe £ 610 to the four Masonic Charities , and he hoped that that amount would soon reach , £ ' 1000 , no insignificant sum for a lotlge ol

instruction to raise . I he Wardens briefly acknowledged the toast , and "The Health of Bros . Foulger anil Snelling , the Treasurer and Secretary , " was next duly given and responded to . Oilier toasts followed . In tlie course of the evening Bro . I lallam sang several pieces greatly , to the edification of the brethren . Olher brethren also contributed to thc harmony of the proceedings .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —A convocation of this old anil distinguished chapter was heltl on the 23 rd ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , in the new Masonic Hall . There were pie-sent amongst others Comps . Weaver , M . E . Z . ; Hill , H . ; ' Cubitt , P . Z ., acting J . ; Cottebrune , P . Z ., S . E . ; Lawrence , S . N . ; Harrison , P . S . ;

Royal Arch.

Briggs , ist Asst . ; Maclean , 2 nd Asst . ; Wilson , P . Z . Bolton , P . Z . ; G . Everett , M . E . Z . 1381 ; J . Webb , Ford , Downie , Ambrose , Heyward , T . Bolton , Fonntain , J . Jones , Verry , Janitor . Comp . T . C . Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , ( Freemason ) was thc only visitor . The minutes of previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the M-F . Z . with the assistance of his officers most ably exalted Bro .

Bowie , of the Bedford Lodge to the Royal Arch Degree . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place with the following result . Couips . Hill , M . E . Z . ; G . Everett , H . -, Laurence , J . ; Cottebrune , S . E . ; Harrison , S . N . ; Briggs . P . S . ; avul' . crry , Janitor . The election of Treasurer was postponed . Upon the motion of Comp . Cubitt , P . Z ., which was duly seconded and carried

unanimously a Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Weaver for his services . Several propositions having been handpd in , the convocation was duly closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet . In the absence of the M . E . Z . Comp . Cottebrune , P . Z ., presided at the festive board . The customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts having becn disposed of , the acting First Principal proposed in very happy

terms " The Health of the Exaltee " which having been duly honoured , Comp . Bowie , responded by briefly expressing the very great gratification it hail afforded him at being present that evening to receive at their hands the piiviliges of Royal Arch Masonry . He had been highly impressed with the whole ceremony , thanks to the very able manner in which it had been performed by their worthy

First Principal and his officers . The toast of * ' The M . E . Z . elect" followed . Comp . Hill in reply thanked the companions most heartily for thc high compliment that they had paid him by unanimously electing him to the position of First Principal . He said he could not hope to

carry out the duties as well as many of their old M . E . Z's hail done but he would do his best , and he hoped to bp well supported by thc officers . The remaining toasts viz ., " The Past Principals , " " The Second and Third Principals , " and " The Officers , " were given quickly and having becn duly acknowledged the proceedings terminated .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held at the Club House , Kennington Oval , on the 20 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Everett , M . E . Z . ; Page , II . ; W . Mann , J . and acting S . E . ; Speedy , ist Asst . ; Webb , 2 nd Asst . ; and T . C . Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , acting P . S . ( Freemason ) . The visitors were Comps . Mortluck ,

P . Z . Industry and Faith ; J . Bull , Prudent Brethren ; Ferguson , Victoria . The ballot was taken for the following candidates for exaltation , and proved in each case to hc unanimous : —Bros . Higgins , P . M . 1387 ; G . L . Everett , 177 ; Fowler , 1381 ; C . J . Davies and C . J . Davies , jun ., 177 ; Wood , St . James ' s Union ; Arlett , 8 ( 10 , ; and li . Chantler , 177 . Comp . Downie , Industry Chapter , was

also unanimously elected as a joining member . The first five candidates , being in attendance , were duly exalted to the supreme degree of the R . A . Thc three lectures were most ably rendered by Comps . Ferguson , Bull , and Mortlock . Previously to the closing of the chapter , Comps . Walls anti Higgins were appointed respectively to the offices of S . N . anil P . S . At thc banquet which followed ,

Ihe following toasts were done full justice lo . " The health of the M . E . Z . " was most warmly proposed by Comp . Mortlock , anil cordially received . Iu reply , thc M . E . Z . said that , although he hatl hail some experience iu Craft Masonry , he knew hut little nf the R . A . degree . He had been twenty . one years coimecled witli the Craft , but only ten years with the Royal Arch . It hatl been his practice

to endeavour to do things well or not at all , and , finding that he could not cairy out the whole duties of the First Principal that evening , he had called in the assistance of their able Comp . Morllock , who had discharged those duties most carefully and well . He felt proud at occupying the position of fountlcr and Z . of the Kennington , and he woulel leave no stone unturned to render it a

success . He hoped that they woultl make every allowapce for his shortcomings that evening , and that on future occasions hc hoped to be in a position to discharge the full functions of his office to their satisfaction . I-Je believed that in a very short time the chapter would equal in every respect thc Kennington Lodge . In conclusion , hc thanked Comps . Bull and Ferguson for the

assistance that they had also rendered to the chapter that eyening . ¦ ' The Exaltees " followed , and drew from each a most excellent response . In giving " Thc Visitors , " thc M . li . Z . took occasion again to revert to the services of the three distinguished companions who had honoured the Kennington by their presence that evening . Comp . Mortlock , in thc course of his reply , congratulated the chapter

upon possessing so good a working staff . It was not to he expected that a new chapter could he entirely worked without some little extraneous assistance . It had afforded him a great deal of pleasure at being present that evening , apt ! the humble efforts that had been manifested by his co-visitors and himself , to render the proceedings a success , had been most cheerfully made . In conclusion , he

congratulated the chapter upon the advent of five Exaltees , who would ,, he felt confident , re-Heel the highest credit upon the chapter of their adoption . Comp . Bull , having replied in similar terms , Comp . Ferguson briefly responded , by endorsing the remarks of the first speaker . It augured well for the prosperity of the chapter when , on such an off night , they could muster five such candidates for admission to the degree . He hoped that each of the exaltees

would look back with pleasure to that night , and say with pride Lhat he was one of the first to enter the Kennington Chapter , and he ( ihe speaker ) hoped that in time they would occupy the Principal's chair . lu conclusion , he saitl that if the members that had beeu admitted that evening , and those that were coming in , would only manifest the same good feeling thai appearee-l to exist among the founders , the bright future dawning upon the chapter would be still brighter . " The Second and Third Piinci-