Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The proceedings were continued until a late hour of the evening , and were closed by the singing of the National Anthem , after which the brethren retired to their respective homes heartily pleased at the great success of the celebration . We understand that the Prov G . Lodge of West Yorkshire will hold its meeting at Keighley in October next , as a compliment to the lodge .

WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lod ? e was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , when there were present Bros . J . T . Stewart . W . M . ; vV . H . Attlay , S . W . ; T . Atkinson , J . W . ; John N . Lawson , Treas . ; B . Newbald , Sec : R . W . White , acting S . D . j W . Clarkson , acting J . D . ; Edward Smithson , I . G . ; W . Edwards , Steward j

John Stevenson , P . M . ; Wm . H . Marwood , P . M . j Wm . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . ; Francis Thornton , P . M . j G . Remmer , Joseph W . Collier , Thomas Smailes , Lewis H . Watson , and H . Trueman , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Rev . A . B . Coombe , 1211 , P . G . C . j Wm . Ascough , P . M . 124 S j Percy H . Benson , J . W . 1 S 41 j J . F . Last , 3 S 7 j and W . Moone , 17 S 0 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for a candidate , which proved unanimous , and he was therefore initiated , the charge being delivered by Bro . John Stevenson , P . M . Bro . George Remmer was afterwards passed to the Degree of F . C , the charge being given by Bro . Wm . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . Soon afterwards the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when a pleasant hour was spent in fraternal intercourse .

GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) .-Theinstallation of this lodge was held on the ist ult ., when the respected Bro . Charles T . Tolman , after working up through the several Degrees in this his mother lodge , was ably installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Dr , Rogers , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treasurer . . Bro . Didsbury , W . M ., opened the lodge , and after the

minutes of the previous meeting had been duly confirmed , and the ceremony of passing Bro . H . G . Webb to the Second Degree effectively performed , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and the worthy brother received the hearty salutes from Past Masters and brethren according to ancient custom . After investing the I . P . M ., who was also presented with the handsome lodge jewel

( manufactured as usual by Bro . Geo . Kenning ) , the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year , viz : Bros . D . R . Soames , S . W . j C . A . Woodbridge , J . W . j A . J . Verrall , S . D . j C . F . Jones , J . D . j E . B . Weatherall , I . G . j and J . Middleton , Tyler . Bro . H . Schartau was re-appointed Organist , and Bros . Dr . Rogers and C . Veal as Treasurer and Secretary respectively . The

addresses from the chairs were excellently given by the Installing Master , and after receiving from the visitors ( Bros . W . Taylor , igSi , and F . Fisher , 19 S 4 ) , the customary greetings , and also from Bro . Shury Marshall , an old P . M . of the lodge , by letter from Bombay , the W . M . closed the lodge . The inclemency of the season prevented the promised

attendance of many distinguished visitors , and also deprived the banquet of the usual musical treat for which this lodge is so famed , but the general good catering and hospitality were fully maintained , and the usual toasts ably given and responded to . The little Charity Box went its customary round , and the evening closed with that love and harmony which always characterises North Middlesex .

HAMPTON COURT . — Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when the following were present : Bros . John Read , W . M . j N . D . Fracis , S . W . j W . R . Palmer , I . P . M . and Treasurer , as J . W . ; Major Geary , S . W . 1383 , as S . D . j Postans , as J . D . j Ganville , I . G . j Caron , Steward j ManloveGillhamand

, , others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year took place , with the following result : Bro . N . D . Fracis , S . W ., as W . M . j Bro . Palmer , Treasurerj and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . An Audit Committee having been appointed , the

following notice of motion was given by the Secretary : — " That a Past Master's jewel , of the usual value , be presented by the lodge to the Worshipful Master on the completion of his year of office . " Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , with their numerous lady friends , adjourned to celebrate their first summer outing—full particulars of which will be found in another column .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . HI ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Faulkner , W . M . ; Prior , S . W •Penrose J . W . S Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; 1 . H . Morgan , J . D . ; Prust , I . G . j Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . T . Hunt , P . M . ; Priest , T . B Williams , and Wilson . ' The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes

ot the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hick personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were ably answered bv Bro . J B Williams , W . M . of the mother lodge . The lodge was ' advanced to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The odge was resumed to the First Degree , and , after the dues had been collected , was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 8 34 ) .-A meeting was held on the 24 th u ! t . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros L . Cox , WM . ; G . E . Higginson , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Lonir Sec G . Swann , S . D . ; P . J . Davies , J . D . ; Cntton , LG -Cochrane ' P . M . ; Ford , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Chalfont PM J Re > d , f . M . ; Walker , Coplestone , Woodard , Cavers , Craggs . ' and J . Davies . bb '

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cavers being the candidate . The ist and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren ' under the direclion of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen' Bro H " gginson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing ' week ' A vote of thanks was given , and recorded on the minutes to the W . M , for the very able manner in which he had performed the dflties of W . M . for thc first time . The lodge was then closed

Instruction.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 23 rd ult . Present : Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; H . Pelt , S . D . ; G . C . Stafford , J . D . ; S . C . Fort , I . G . ; I . R . Harnell , acting Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Laurence , S . Lichtenfeld , J . D . Graham , C . B . Shemmonds , J . Rowe , and G . H . Reynolds . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . and Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the ist and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The ludge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . D . Graham offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Tnird Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The

lodge was closed 111 the Third and Second Degrees . The lodge was called off and on . On rising for the second time , it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . E . C . Mulvey be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his offictrs in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 156 )) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Wood , P . M ., W . M . ; Swann , S . W . ; Neville , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , Treas . ; Danbv , S . D . ; Turner , J . O . ; P . J . Davies , I . G . ; W . C . Williams , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Craggs , Bidders , Dresden , and Heath . The . lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceiemony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sidders being candidate . Bro . W . C . Williams P . M ., havingansweredthe questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehea-sed , Bro . W . C . Williams being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was rehearsed by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P . M ., W . M . ; F . N . Hardinge , S . W . ; P . [ . Davies , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; " W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; A . T . Whittell , S . D . ; G . Higginson , I . D . ; L . Cox , I . G . ; | . Sims , P . M . ; T . Wood , P . M . ; D . StrouJ , P . M . ; Culverwell , C . S . Mote , C . R . Cross , and F . Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Higiiinson , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodse was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hardinge was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly . Present : Bros . Dr . Spurgin , W . M . ; J . Greenway , S . W . ; R . J . Harnell , J . W . ; E . Bcllerby , S . D ; C . Shemmonds , J . D . ; J . C . Attand , I . G . ; W . Cleghorn , Preceptor ; C . Belhrby , Treas . and Sec . ; E . Tooley , Tyler ; H . Hill , G . L . Reed , W . T . Woodruff , and G . S . Russell , W . M . 1399 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes nf the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Reed having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Greenway worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Hill offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and ihe W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M ., Bro . Hill candidate . The lodge was resumed tj the First Degree . On rising for the first

time , Bro . G . S . Russell , W . M . 1399 , was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for tne second time , Bro . Greenway was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . Artand proposed that the annual dinner of this lodge of instruction should take place at the Criterion on Monday , October ist , and that the Preceptor , Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., shouid occupy the chair—seconded by Bro . J , Greenway , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Roberts , W . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Molony , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Badderly , S . D . ; Stutfield , J . D . ; Fort , LG . ; and Snook . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Snook , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Snook being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Badderly being the candidate . Bro . Saunders was unanimously elected W . M . for the 7 th instant . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . — The regular convocation of this well-established chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , E . C , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . Comp . Edward Mallett , M . E . Z ,, presided . There were present Comps . C . Patrick , H . j F . Walters , P . Z ., as J . j H . Forss , P . Z ., as S . E . j Phillips , P . Z . j E . Roberts , S . N . ; Hamilton , P . S . j Whiteman 2 nd

, A . S . J and J . J . Marsh , P . Z ., Janitor . The only visitor was Comp . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . Middx . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Unfortunately , through ill-health , the candidate for exaltation was unable to be present . This was a great disappointment to all who were present , as both the M . E . Z ., Comp . Edward Mallett ( who greatly distinguished

himself by his excellent working when W . M . 141 ) , and Comp . C . Patrick , H ., well-known for his excellent Craft working , were both well prepared to do their work . However , it will prove to be but a pleasure deferred , for a candidate was proposed for next meeting , when there will sure to be some work . Apologies were received from Comps . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas ., and R . Brickdale

regretting their absence . The chapter was then closed . Abanquet followed , at which Comp . Edward Mallett presided . Comp . Frederick Walters responded to the toast of " The Visitor . " Comp . J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z . 1326 , replied to his toast , given speciall y on this occasion , he

having dined with the chapter . Comps . E . Roberts , H . Forss , P . Z . j C . Patrick , and the M . E . Z ., C . Mallett , entertained the chapter with some good songs . After a few hours agreeably spent , the companions separated , well pleased with their social reunion .

Royal Arch.

MORLEY . —Chapter of Integrity ( No . 380 ) . — A meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening , the 20 th ult ., the following members and visiting companions being present : Comps . VV . H Stewart , M . E . Z . j J . Verity , P . Z ., as H . j Tudor Trevor " P . Z ., S . E . 306 , as J . j J . H . Reyner , P . Z ., as S . E . j Q ! Gibson , P . Z . 2 S 9 , as S . N . j G . Reuss , 208 , as Prin . Soi

J . Quartermaine , as ist Asst . Soj . j and J . Steele , P . Z . S . ET , as 2 nd Asst . Soj . ' Immediately after the chapter had been opened and the minutes of the last meeting read , Comp . Quartermaine was duly installed successively into the chairs of J . and H , by Comp . C . L . Mason , P . Z . 304 , 306 , and 3 S 0 , and P . p . ' G . H . West Yorks , under the special dispensation of the

Grand Superintendent of West Yorkshire , which was duly read and ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the meeting . Bros . T . Barron , W . M . j C . Reyner , G . Johnson , and M . H . Sykes , of 380 , were then successfull y balloted for as candidates , and Bros . Sykes and Reyner , being in attendance , were exalted by Comp . C , L . Mason , P . Z ., & c , the mystical lecture being given by Comp .

Verity , P . Z . The thanks of the chapter having been specially voted to Comp . C . L . Mason , P . Z ., for his ready and effective aid on that and many former occasions , together with a vote of . congratulation to Comp . Steele , P . Z ., on his recent marriage , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the supper room , where full justice was done to the very substantial repast provided .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

FOREST OF DEAN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Speech House . Present : Bros . Harry Clark , W . M . j J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., acting S . W . j J . S . Bradstock , J . W . j W . C . Heane , P . M ., acting M . O . j J . J . James , S . O . j A . Stephens , Secj G . F . Minett , S . D . ' j G . W . Holmes , I . G . j Job Webb

, Tyler j and Baron de Ferrieres , Prov . Grand Mark Master Gloucestershire . The lodge having been opened , Bro . J . L . Piddock , P . M . 338 , who was balloted for on a previous occasion , was advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . A ballot

was taken for a W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . M . F . Carter , S . W ., was duly elected . A ballot was then taken for a Treasurer , and Bro . S . W . Hadingham was reelected . Bro . Job Webb was re-elected Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Queensland.

Queensland .

BRISBANE .-Duke of Leinster Lodge ( No . 2 S 3 , I . C . )—The annual installation of the Master and officers of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , Alice-street , on Thursday , July 5 th . There were about 40 visitors present , in addition to the members of the lodge . Bro . R . B . Howard acted as Installing Officer , and the following officers were installed : Bros . C . G . Schick ,

W . M . j R . B . Howard , I . P . M . j Thornhill Wheedon , S . W . j W . Brundrit , J . W . j R . E . Burton , Treas . ; Joseph Bott , Secj H . A . Maynard , Chap . j J . K . Coates , Org . ; J . Mitchell , S . D . j D . F . Brown , J . D . j C . Lawson , I . G . j and J . Harlen , Tyler . After the ceremony there was an adjournment made to one of the ante-rooms , where a banquet was served , at the conclusion of which the toasts of " The Oueen and Craft j "

"The R . W . District and Prov . Grand Masters and Officers , Present and Past ,- " "The Newly-Installed W . M . and Officers j " "The Visiting Brethren ; " and "All Poor and Distressed Masons , " were honoured in Masonic fashion . . Several references were made to the prospects of a Queensland Grand Lodge , and a visitor from Adelaide strongly urged that a movement to that end should be prosecuted with vigour .

BRISBANE . —Hiram Lodge ( No . 2 S 6 , I . C . ) . — The brethren of this lodge met on Wednesday , July nth , at the Masonic Hali , Alice-street , for the purpose of installing their oflicers for the ensuing term of twelve months . There was a fair attendance of members of the lodge , and also a large gathering of visitors , many of whom held posts ot distinction in other Masonic lodges . Bro . Josiah Young , P . M ., officiated as Installing officer , and Bro . G .

S . Hutton , D . G . S ., as Master of Ceremonies . After the installation Bro . B . L . Barnett , D . D . G . M ., delivered the customary charge to the new officers of the lodge , and Bro . Theo . Unmack , the R . W . D . G . M ., took occasion , during the interval in the ceremonial , to present Bro . Josiah Young with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , the gift of the retiring officers of the lodge . The officers installed were Bros . L . J . Moody , W . M . j W . J . Hooker ,

S . W . j J . L . Hollander , J . W . j Josiah Young , P . M ., Treas . j A . A . Hollander , Secj A . E . Harris , P . M ., Chap . j E . Campbell , S . D . j R . A . Jordan , J . D . j CD . Mossop , I . G . j and J . Harlen , Tyler . On the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to one of the ante-rooms , where a very inviting banquet had been prepared by Mr . James Aylett .

Full justice having been done to the repast , the following toast list was duly honoured : " The Oueen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " "The R . W . D . and P . Grand Masters and Officers , " " The Newly-invested W . M . and Officers , " "The retiring W . M . and Officers , " "Our Visiting Brethren , " and "Our Poor and Distressed Brethren . "

During the evening some musical selections wete admirably rendered . Bro . P . Atkinson presided at the organ during the ceremonies , and at the piano after the banquet . All the brethren present spent a most enjoyable evening * and the proceedings terminated shortly before midnight .

IPSWICH . —United Tradesmen Lodge ( No . 288 , I . C . ) . —There was a large assemblage of brethren ot the different lodges in this town at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , July 5 th , the occasion being the installation ot the newly-elected W . M . and officers of the above lodge-There were eight members of the District Grand Lodge present who journeyed from Brisbane to assist in the function , the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Unmack , delegating a portion