Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Geo . Alister , I . P . M . ; Richard Jones , S . W . ; T . B . Hughes , J . W . ; ) . G . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; H . D . Roberts , Sec . ; W . Price , P . M ., M . C . ; Richard Luke , S . D . : VV . Worth , T . D . ; A . Fay , I . G . ; R . Davies , S . S . ; E . W . Baker , J . S . ; John Day , A . S . ; M . P . Williams , A . S . ; and E . Hess , Org .

" Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Seacombe Ferry Hotel , where a very recherche banquet was served up by Miss Hobill , the manageress , and gave general satisfaction . Upcn the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

The Worshipful Master in proposing the toast of " The I . P . M ., " presented him with a handsome diamondmounted iS carat gold P . M . ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge . The S . W . also presented him with a gold P . M . ' s pendant , subscribed by the members of the lodge , as a token of their esteem .

Bro . Alister responded in suitable terms . During the evening Bros . Peacock , Oxton , Hess , Parry , Roberts , Pratt , Fay , and Matthias contributed by their musical efforts to the enjoyment of the evening . The jewel and pendant were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , and were very much admired .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 15 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . ; the Rev . S . H . Saunders , P . G . Chap . Middx ., S . W . ; Briggs , P . M ., J . W . ; W . Taylor , P . G . S . Middx ., Treas . and acting Sec ; Gurney , J . D . ; H . Jenkyns ,

acting I . G . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsy , P . P . G . C Middx ., Chap . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing took place . Bros , the Rev . S . Saunders , was unanimously elected W . M . ; W . H . Saunders , P . M ., Treas . ; and Harrison , Tyler . Bro . Walls was elected to represent the lodge at

the forthcoming festival of the R . M . B . I ., and a notice of motion given to place five guineas on his list . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing W . M . A vote of condolence was also unanimously passed to Bro . W . H . Saunders on the recent loss of his wife . A banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and responded to .

LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 1505 ) - —The annual installation meeting of the members of the Emulation Lodge , No . 1505 , which took place on Thursday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , was marked by the geniality and true Masonic spirit which have so largely distinguished its history and materially contributed to its undoubted success . The chair

at the opening was occupied by Bro . Peter Thomas , W . M ., and amongst his principal supporters were Bros . H . H . Smith , I . P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; H . Coulson , P . M . ; W . Parry , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); R . Foote , P . P . G . S . Treasurer j and J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treasurer . Besides a full attendance of members , the following visitors were present : —Bros . VV . Goodacre , P . G . Secretary ; R . Martin , P . G .

Treasurer ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Salter , P . P . G . J . D . ; VV . Sergeant , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Evan J . Callow , W . M . 1094 ; S . VV . H . Hulse , W . M . 673 ; 1 . H . Parker , P . M . 1547 ; George Morgan , P . M . 1035 ; Simon Jude , Secretary 241 ; T . Winstanley , 216 ; T . Lowton , 2042 ; J . F . Davies , 1035 ; and W . M . Roberts , J . W . 12 S 9 . After the transaction of some

formal introductory business , the chair was assumed by Bro . Robert Foote , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., who proceeded to instal Bro . William Parry in the Worshipful Master ' s chair according to ancient form . The ceremony was performed with much effectiveness , and elicited the hearty approval of all who had the privilege of being present . The following were the official

appointments for 1 SS 4-5 : Bros . Peter Thomas , I . P . M . ; William Foulkes , S . W . ; Walter Burnet , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C , Chap , ( by proxy ); Robert Foote , P . P . G . S ., Treas . ( re-elected ); A . H . Hallwood , Sec . ; VV . B . Sweetman , J . D . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas ., M . C . ( reappointed ); E . F . Lloyd , Org . ( by proxy ); J . G . Hallwood , I . G . ; J . Worthy , Stwd . ; VV . M'Ganley , J . S . ; J .

Cross , A . S . ( bylproxy ); and W . H . Ball , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The brethren , after business , sat down to a banquet , which was served in the most satisfactory manner by Bro . VV . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , of the Canton Hotel , Victoriastreet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given in the course of the evening , and the entire proceedings

proved of a highly enjoyable character . In recognition of valuable labour , a valuable P . M . ' s jewel and Masonic pendant was presented during the afternoon to Bro . Peter Thomas , I . P . M . An excellent musical programme was given by Bros . A . Child , VV . Lewis , R . Hobart , D . Davies , J . T . Jones , D . Keith , J . A . Muir , O . J . Rowlands , H . J . Nicholls , and Walter Burnet .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster . Present : P . Coughlan , W . M . ; J . Gibson , S . W . and Treas . ; H . Foulson , J . VV . ; Musson , Sec ; Hayes , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Bowen , I . G . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Taylor , P . M . 1 G 24 ; Fraser , Perugia , Ray , J . Purnell , Brindley , VV . M . 1 G 04 ; Arduino , and Balchin .

The lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C Taylor , P . M ., candidate . Bro . Ray was entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Ray candidate . Bro . Gibson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed . The ballot for the Masonic Association resulted in favour of Bro . Wray , P . M ., Preceptor .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —At the usual weekly meeting held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , W . C , on the 23 rd ult ., there were present Bros . Graham , W . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ;

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H . Robinson , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; S . Hewitt , J . D . ; Mullens , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Fowles , and T . A . Dickson . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fowles having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and

the W . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . Graham , VV . M ., having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Fcwles , then rehearsed part of the ceremony of installation . Lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees . Bro . G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry ,

the lodge was closed in ancient form , with peace and harmony , and adjourned . A meeting of the Charitable Association in connection with this lodge was then held , under the Presidency of Bro . Fowles , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . VV . H . Gulliford , through illness . Bros . Mullens and S . Hewitt having been voted as Tellers , a ballot took place for Three Life Subscriberships of the Royal Masonic Charitable

Associations , which was declared in favour of Bros . G . H . Reynolds , T . A . Dickson , and Bryan . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Fowles for his kindness in taking the chair , and the meeting closed after a most pleasant and enjoyable evening . ^^^—UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street . Present : Bros . Taylor , W . M . ; Glover ,

S . W . ; Wade , P . M ., J . VV . ; C . White , P . M . 299 , acting Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Hayes , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; McCullagh , I . G .: Gibson , Swingler , Bunce , Brindley , W . M . 1604 ; Phillips , F . Pernell , Foulson , Green , W . M . 16 S 7 ; J . Pernell , and Arduino . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation and raising was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being

candidate in both cases . Bro . Brindley then vacated the chair , which was taken by the VV . M ., when it was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bro . R . Phillips , 1604 , he elected a joining member of this lodge . Bro . Phillips returned tnanks . Bro . Glover , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was

proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Taylor for the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Taylor returned thanks . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER ( No . 25 ) . — This old chapterlmet on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Comps . J . E . Shand , M . E . Z . ; T . Elsey , P . Z ., H . ; T . J . Robbins , J . ; Allsopp , P . Z . ; W . Land , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Smallpeice , P . Z . ( H . M . ); VV . Lidner , S . N . ; W . H . Baker , P . S . ; W . Smith , Stewd . ; Hatton , Deaton , and Bolt . Visitors : Comps .

L . Ascott , P . Z . ; J . Kent , W . Blundell , 742 ; and Nettleship . Bros . John Kay , S . W . 742 ; J . VV . Hardy , S . W . 25 ; and Dalzell , J . W . 1549 , were balloted for ; the first two brothers were exalted into Royal Arch Freemasonry . A vote of deep regret was entered on the minutes , and the chapter was in mourning for the death of Comp . W . Kirby , P . Z ., Treas ., and upwards of 35 years a member of

this chapter . Bro . G . W . Harrington , City of Westminster Lodge , wns proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The companions dined in Freemasons' Tavern , under the superintendence of Comp . Dawkins , 19 . The usual Royal Arch toasts were honoured , and altogether a most pleasant evening throughout was spent . The working , with the assistance of Comp . Smallpeice , P . Z ., being very excellent and much enjoyed .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 975 ) . —The weekly convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 21 st ult ., at the White Hart , Cannon-street , and notwithstanding its removal from its old and well-known quarters at the Jamaica Tavern , so far from suffering from its removal , additional interest is felt in its prosperity , as is evidenced

by the large numbers who attend , and the new members constantly added to that honourable roll of those embraced in this Supreme Degree . This may readily be accounted for , as in this chapter all who aspire to distinction in this degree , by attending to the pure instruction here freely given , cannot fail to obtain to the highest honours which this Supreme Degree can confer . Comp . Brown is the

talented Preceptor , and his genial manners , not less than his intelligence , render instruction in this chapter anything but an irksome acquirement . On Tuesday last the officers were Comps . Daniel , Z . ; Smart , H . ; Levey , J . ; Walls , S . N . ; and Webb , P . S . There were also present Comps . Beedell , Forse , Fraser , Anderson , Powell , Veal , Roberts , Haynes , Brown , and Langdon . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Roberts being the candidate . A

telegram was received from Comp . Child ( who was to have occupied the chair of Z . ) expressing his inability to be present . A vote of thanks was unanimously given to Comp . Beedell for having- presented to the chapter cards announcing the meetings of the chapter , and also the time and place . There being no further business the chapter was closed and the convocation was adjourned .

HAMPTON COURT . — Royal Middlesex Chapter ( No . 1194 ) . —The usual meeting of this flourishing chapter was held on Saturday , the 18 th ult ., at the Mitre Hotel . Present : Comps . Thomas Keene , Z . . Bateman , P . Z ., as H . ; R . Clay Sudlow , J . ; William ' Roebuck , P . H . Middx ., Treas . ; Wm . Dodd , S . E . ; A . Haig-Brown , S . N . ; E . Y . JollifTe , P . S . ; A . Pocock , 1 st

Asst . Soj . ; E . Soppet , P . Z . ; W . F . Laston , P . Z . ; J . Gordon Langton , L . P . Coubro , J . Hamer Owens . Visitors : Comps . Alfred Tucker , 174 ; Frederick T . Dub 3 is , 975 ; and W . Blackburn , 1365 . The only business before the chapter was the election , when all the companions were advanced one step , with the exception of the Treasurer and S . E ., who were unappointed . Comp , Altman being elected Z . in his absence . Letters

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were read from several companions , amongst others from Comp . J . Derby Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., who is in the country , and Comp . VV . Taylor , I . P . Z ., who was too ill to attend . The companions dined together and spent a most enjoyable evening , the dinner being very good , and the

toasts followed by the excellent singing of Comp . Langton , accompanied by Comp . Sudlow , also of Comps . Bateman and Coubro , the latter of whom sang two very humorous songs in capital style . The companions separated in time for the half-past eight train , contemplating as good a meeting in May next .

—^—CHORLTON - CUM - HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Comps . H . Marshall , Z . ; J . Dewhurst , H . ; J . J . Lambert , J . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . G . J . East Lane ; R . Davies , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . ; I . Bully , P . Z . ; D . Williams , S . E . ; Wm . Hall ,

S . N . ; T . Mottershead , P . S . ; W . Botham , Treas . ; A . Pownall , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; C . Heywood , J . Crompton , A . J . Morris , VV . H . Locke , VV . Chesshyre , Janitor ; and the following visitors : Comps . J . T . Bromley , Z . 1375 , and J . Crowther , 645 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . requested Comp . j . H . Sillitoe ,

as the father of the chapter , to install the Principals for the ensuing year , which that worthy companion did with his usual skill and ability , viz ., Comps . John Dewhurst , Z . ; J . J . Lambert , H . ; and D . Williams , J . ; and he also invested the following officers : Comps . T . Mottershead , S . E . ; VV . Hall , S . N . ; A . Pownall , P . S . ; VV . H . Locke , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; A . J . Morris , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; VV . Botham ,

Treas . ; and W . Chesshyre , Janitor . At the close of the ceremony Comp . R . Davies , P . Z ., in the name of the chapter , presented a very handsome P . Z . 's jewel to Comp . H . Marshall , I . P . Z ., as some slight acknowledgment of the services rendered during his year of office . Comp . H . Marshall suitably replied . Comp . Sillitoe , on his own behalf and in the name of the chapter , congratulated

Comp . Davies upon the high and important honours which had been conferred upon him by the Provincial Grand Chapter . The chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the festive board , where social enjoyment reigned until 11 o ' clock , when the companions separated , each and everyone being highly pleased with the whole proceedings .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter held a meeting at the Albany Hotel on the 23 rd ult . Among those present were Comps . W . H . Saunders , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . of C . Middx ., H . ; W . Taylor , P . G . J . Middx ., Treas ., acting as J . ; the Rev . S . Saunders , S . N . ; Richnell , S . E . ; the Rev . J . Hosken , P . S . ; Raymond Thrupp , P . G . H . Middx ., & c , and others . Comp . Harding , St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ,

was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the ensuing year took place with the following result : Comps . Walls , M . E . Z . ; R . H . Saunders , H . ; the Rev . S . Saunders ,

J . ; Smiles , S . N . ; Richnell , S . E . ; Hosken , P . S . ; W . Taylor , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Harrison , Janitor . The Audit Committee having been appointed , a Past Principal's jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . W . H . Saunders , M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed . The companions then adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BON ACCORD LODGE ( T . I . )—This old lodge held its installation meeting on the 16 th ult ., at Red Lionsquare , when there were present Bros . R . Gooding , W . M . ; J . VV . Fuller , S . W . ; J . M . Collins , J . W . ; M . Davis , F . Binckes , G . Sec . ; J . Perry , Godfrey , George Cooper , P . G . S . D . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Lemon , W . Glynes , G . C . D'Albiac , Manning , H . C . Lambert , Dr . Zacharie , Vincent ,

Spratling , Rev . A . C . Graystone , Montmorency . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; E . H . Crate , P . G . Chap . ; J . E . Lcwin , J . L . Mather , Symonds , Gamman , Armstrong , and Miller . The lodge having been opened in due form , the W . M . advanced Bros . T . H . Devonshire and C . Farmer into this degree , and afterwards in a masterly manner installed his

successor , Bro . J . W . Fuller , who appointed and invested Bros . J . M . Collins , S . W . ; W . G . Lemon , J . W . ; C . W . Thompson , M . O . ; Webster Glynes , S . O . ; G . C . D'Albiac , J . O . ; Rev . A . C Graystone , Chap . ; Magnus Ohren , Treas . ; George Cooper , Sec ; F . A . Manning , Reg . of Mks . ; H . C . Lambert , S . D . ; H . Bywater , J . D . ; J . Zacharie , I . G . ; and G . Austin , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Gooding

for his services as W . M . for the past year , and in returning thanks he mentioned that he advanced 12 candidates during his year of office , and that three members of the Bon Acord Lodge were Stewards at the last Benevolent Mark Festival . All Masonic business being ended thebrtthren adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Holborn , while during the evening some capital songs were sung by Bros . M . Davis , Egbert Roberts , and others .

yTORK . —York Lodge ( T . I . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . M . Millington , in the chair ; J . S . Cumberland , I . P . M . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; A . T . B . Turner , J . W . ; F . Smith , M . O . ; B . L . Miles , as S . O . ; VV . B . Dyson , J . O . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Sec ; W . Lackenley , S . D . ; H . C . Pickersgill , J . D . ; G .

Balmford , P . M ., Org . ; G . Lamb , I . G . j P . Pearson , Tyler ; and a number of other brethren . Successful ballots were taken for two candidates , and . Bro . Purnell , 236 , was duly advanced , the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M . The election of W . M . took place , and Bro . J . T . Seller , S . W ., was unanimously chosen . Bro . T . B . Whytehead was also

unanimously re-elected Treasurer . These brethren returned thanks to the members for these marks of confidence . Two auditors were appointed , two candidates were proposed , and the lodge was closed . The members afterwards adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel and partook of supper , under the presidency of the W . M ., after which a number of toasts were duly honoured . The installation meeting will take place in January .