Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Bros . B . Robinson , P . M ., D . C ; Rev . J . Praag , Chaplain ( re-appointed ); S . Schonstadt , S . W . ; Rev . H . D . Marks , | W . ; I . de Frece , Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ) ; M . Hart , I . P . M ., Sec ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; S . D . Warcing , « D ( by proxy ) ; S . j . Henochsberg , J . D . ; M . P . Tueski , I . G .: J . Saber , S . S . ' ; H . F . Wright , J . S . ; and W . H . Ball . Tyler . The W . M ., as a commencement to his

service in the chair , initiated Mr . Myers into thc mysteries Bnd privileges of the Order . The brethren were then railed off from'labour to refreshment , and nearly ioo sat down to a choice dinner in the large banquetting hall , under the presidency of Bro . A . Jones , W . M ., who subsequently gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In responding to the toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro

G . M . ; Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., P . G . M . W . L ., and P . G . Officers , Bro . H . C . Alpass , P . G . Sec , said the recent Masonic gathering at Southport was probably the largest ever seen in this country , with the exception of that at the installation of the Prince of Wales . It pleased Lord Skelmersdale , and would make him devote himself even more assidurusly to the service of the Masons in ihe

province over which he presided . Bro . Alpass concluded by praising in high terms tbe excellent working of the lodge by all the officers conncc ' cd with it . Bro . H . Jackson , P . G . A . D . C , also briefly responded to the toast . " The W . M ., " given by Bro . I . P . M . Hart , was suitably responded to , and the W . M . then presented Bro . Maurice Mart , I . P . M ., with a very valuable and beautifully designed

P . M . ' s jewel , which was acknowledged in happy terms . Bro . R . Robinson , P . M . and D . C , gave " The Fund of Benevolence , " and ia doing so siid that fund was now in a most flourishing condition . In two years it had secured an a < cumulated sum of Quo . Bro . Lyon « , theTreasur . r to the fund , acknowledged the toast . The W . M ., in giving "The Officeis , " took thc opportunity cf presenting Bro . Isaac de Frece , Treasurer , with a very handsome

dining room clock and a Treasurer ' s jewel , both of which had been subscribed for by private members of the lodge in recognition of the admirable and invariably faithful services rendered by Bro . I . de Frece since the formation nf the lodge . The least was then acknowledged by the S . W . and J . W ., and the presentee being Bro . de Frece . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was spei t with songs and recitations .

INS I RUCTION . EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was he-Id on Friday , 23 rd Nov ., at the Mitre Hotel , Gouldbome-road , Notliiig-hill , present Bros . Spiegel , W . M . ; Smout , junr . S . W . ; Adkins , J . W . ; Gabb , S . D . ; Wood , J . D . ; Hopton , I . G . ; Savage , P . M ,

Preceptor . There were also present , Bros . Tettenbaun , Kelly , Newland , Poulter , and Reynolds . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Poulter being candidate , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed Bros . Gabb and Reynolds were elected members of this lodge of instruction .

LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . —A mee-ing was held on Monday , 26 th Nov ., at the Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : —Bros . Nelson Reed , W . M . ; C E . Smith , S . W . ; I . White , S . W . ; J . E . Shand , Sec . ; C . J . Hogg , Treas . ; VV . Sharrett , S . D . ; A . Triggs , J . D . ; J . D . Langton , I . G . ;

W . Smallptice , Preceptor , Barnett , Bauman ; and as visitors , Bro ? . A . J . Turner , and A . Triggs , 157 . Lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . The third ceremony and lectures were worked . Audit report was submitted , approved , and ortlered to be entered upon minutes . Two brethren were elected joining members . Bro . C . E . Smith was elected VV . M ., for next

meeting . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge cf instruction was held on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., at thc Metropolitan Club , Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross , for the election of officers for the ensuing year . Bro . T . Adams , P . M ., P . G . P ., was unanimously elected Preceptor , a post which he has held from the commencement of this lodgeof instruction , to the great

advantage of the brethren attending . Bro . J . Willing , P . M ., of the mother lodge , was re-elected Treasuicr , and Bro . W . M . Stiles was unanimously re-elected to the post of Secretary , the brethren thanking him for his prompt and regular attendance . The first degree was worked with the following as officers : Bros . G . Clark , W . M . ; Smith , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , J . W . ; Willing , S . D . ; H . Clark , J . D . ; Edmunds , I . G .

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Royal Arch .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . 134 ) . —The regular Convr cation of this well-established chapter was held on Thursday , the 15 th instant , at the Bell and Anchor , Hotel , West Kensington Gardens . Thc chapter was opened in the usual manner , and the companions admitted , when the minutes of the previous convocation were duly read and confirmed . Amongst those present

were Comps . Wortbmgton , M . E . Z . ; Lewis Bryett , H . ; Adamson , J . ; Lines , P . Z . ; Treasurer ; George Read , P . Z ., S . E . ; Cole , S . N . ; Game , P . S . ; Avery , ist Assist . Soj . ; Barfield , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; Hardy , P . Z . ; Thompson , P . Z . j Slack , P . Z . ; Millis , P . Z ., and a large number of Royal Arch Masors . The visitors were , Comps . Carter and Dixon , both of the Windsor Castle Chapter , 771 . Comps ,

Bryett , Adamson , and Game were then duly installed as First , Second and third Principals , the ceremony being performed by Comp . Read in such a manner as to draw forth the special approbation of those present . After the M . E . Z . had been saluted in due form by the re-admitted companions , two brethren were balloted for who had been proposed at the former meeting , and the names of three others proposed for exaltation . The presentation

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of a P . Z . jewel to Comp . Worthington , for his past labours in the interests of the chapter , gave great satisfaction . Chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a magnificent banquet , provided by and served under the personal supervision of Comp . Millis . The menu ' s were of a peculiarly novel character , gteat taste being apparent , both in their design and execution . Grace

being said , the M . E . Z . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were fully responded to . Comp . Worthington then rose and proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " stating that it afforded him , as they were doubtless aware , the utmost pleasure in seeing Comp . Bryett fill the chair of First Principal , and were he to speak for a long time he was afraid he could only faintly convey his feelings on the

subject . He had known the M . E . Z . since his connection with the Ranelagh Lodge , and had noticed with extreme pleasure thc attention he always paid to his Masonic duties especi-illy when he was W . M . of the Ranelagh Lodge , lt wis also highly gratifying to them all to have watched the steady progress Comp . Bryett had made in the Andrew Chapter , as they were aware it was a chapter

distinguished by the exactness of its working , thereby 1 effecting great credit on one cf its founders , long since passed away , and after whom it was named . The M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions sincerely for the way in which they had drunk his health , and was afraid that he scarcely merited a twentieth part ofthe comp iments paid him by thc I . P . Z ., but took the opportunity

of : tating that he should always be pleased to do everything and anything in his power to further the interest of the Andrew Chapter . He then proposed the health of the P . Z . ' s of the "" "Chapter , lhat of Companion Worthington for the first class mannerhe had carried out theduties of the Chair during the past year , Companion Lines , for the able manner in which he looked after the finances , Companions

Thompson and Slack , for their past services , Companion Millis for his great kindness in always looking after the creature comforts , and last , but not least , Companion Read , for the great assistance he always afforded them in directing and carrying out the ceremonies . The toast of " The Officers " was well received and capitally responded to , and aftei " The Janitor ' s" toast had been given , the companions

sepaiated , this concluding tne of the mos successful Royal Arch gatherings held in the neighbourhood for some time I a * t . CAVE AC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —This well established and prosperous chapter held an election and installation meeting at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City , on Saturday , November 24 th . Punctually at three oVlonk the audit committee was held . The result of thr

labours of the audit committee showed the finances to be in a sound position . Precisely at four o'clock the chapter was opened by Comps . G . K . Lemann , Z . ; f . B . Sorrell , H . ; W . M . Goss , J , ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z . ; Dr . W . S . Wyman , P . Z . ; R . S . Foieman , P . Z . ; and F . Walters , P . Z ., Treasure , P . P . G . A . S , Middles : ! . The companions were then admitted . Minutes-of the last regular convocation

were read , confirmed , and signed by the M . E . Z . Ballot was unanimous iu favour 0 ' . Bro . William Ancell , P . M . 30 , who being present was exalted in an impressive man-, ner , every officer being perfect in his work . The bye-laws having been read , the elections were for Comp * . J . B . Sorrell , Z . ; VV . M . Goss , H . ; C . Browne , J . ; r \ Wa ' lters , P . P . G . " .. *" . Middlesex , P . Z . Treasurer ( re-elected ); A .

Williams , C . E ., S . E . ; J . B . Scrrell , jun ., S . N . ; A . Middl . rai < s , P . S . ; E . T . Speight , Janitor , re-elected . Comp . G , K . Lemann , M . E . Z ., installed Comp . J . B . Sorrell , M . E . Z , Comp . P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., installed Comp . W . M . Goss , H . In consequence of illness Comp . C . Browne , was absent : his install , tion as J . was deferred until the next meeting . The officers appointed and invested weri Comps . F ,

Walters , P . P . G . A . S . Middlesex , P . Z ., Treasurer ( re-invested for the tenth lime ); A . Williams , CE ., S . E . ; J . B . Sorrell , jun ., S . N . ; A . Middleman , P . S ., who appointed as his assistants R . P . Tebb , First A . S . ; S . Pownceby , Second A . S . ; A . W . Thorpe , Steward ; C . T . Speight , Janitor ( re-invested for the eleventh time ) . 'J'he usual six-pound Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . G . K .

Lemann , I . ' " . Z ., who acknowledged the gift in a nice speech . In consequence of Comp . G . K . Lemann , P . Z ., being about to live abrnvd , he resigned his membership , thc chapter , to show what high estimation they held him in , unanimously elected him for life an honorary member . Some propositions were given in for candidates . The chapter was closed , and adjourned to Saturday , February 23 rd ,

1878 , to meet at five p . m . The banquet provided by Comp . W . G . Jennings was as usual first class . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . The companions separated wishing each other the compliments of the approaching siason . The visitors were Comps . F . Grave , 3 ; Lou ' s Beck , 1326 , W . M . Rothesay Lodge , 1687 , and others .

DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —The last convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hctel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd instant . There were present amongst others Ccmps . Adams , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; Cubit , P . Z ., acting H . ; Hill , J . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z ., Treasurer , acting S . E . ; Lawrence , P S . ; Harrison , 2 nd Assistant , and Foulger , P . Z . ; Payne , P . Z . ; Bentley ,

Janitor . The visitors were Comps . Green , S . N . 975 ; Walls , P . S . 185 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the sum of five pounds was unanimously voted to Comp . Briggs , as Steward , for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at the forthcoming festival of that charity in February next . There being no other business before the chapter , it was duly

closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent repast . Upon the removal of the cloth , Comp . Adams vacated the chair in favour of Comp . Foulger , who ably officiated during the rest of the proceedings . The toast of " The Queen and Roval Arch Masonry , " " The P . Z . of the Order , " " The G . H . ' and G . J . and the rest of thc Grand Officers Past and Present , " having been given , very briefly

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Comp . Buss proposed in happy an eulogistic terms "The Health of the acting M . E . Z . " He stated that he had had the honour many years ago of exalting Comp . Adams in that chapter , and it had afforded him that evening very great pleasure in seeing their very worthy and esteemed companion officiating as First Principal . When they considered that Comp . Adams was nearly eighty-five years

of age it was very wonderful to see him still in possession of good health , and wilh both tight and memory unimpaired , and long might he continue to possess those blessings . He also wished to couple the name of another of his Royal Arch children with the toast , namely , Comp . Foulger who had kindly presided at the banquet table that evening . This toast having been well and heartily received , Com p .

Foulger responded , and immediately gave " The Visitors " which toast wis acknowledged by Comps . Green anti Walls . The remaining toasts , viz ., "'rhe Past Principals , " " The Second and Third Principal- ! , " " The Treasurer and acting S . E ., " and "The Officers , " were given but briefly , and were respectively acknowledged upon behalf of themselves and absent colleagues by Comps . Cubit ' , P . Z . ;

Hill , J . ; H . G . Buss , Treasurer ; and Lawrence , P . P ., and Harrison , 2 nd Assistant . Comps . Green , Walls , Laurence , and others entertained the companions , who separated at a very early hour . The next convocation will take place on the fourth Thursday in February next . WELLS . —The Avalon Chapter ( No . 44 6 ) . — A meeting of this chapter was held at the Town Hall

on Tuesday , 20 th November , when the following com panions were installed as Principals for the ensuing year . Comps . Bath , as M . E Z . ; C . L . F . Edwards , as H . ; and Long , as f . The ceremony was performed by Comp . Capt . S . G . Homfray , P . G . S . B . of Grand Chapter , and P . G . H . of Monmouthshire , who was one of the founders of this chapter , and a constant attendant . The great

success of tt'is chapter is entirely due to the great exertions of Comp . Cap * . A . Thrale Perkins , the I . P . Z ., a most zealous and indefatigable wcrker in the Craft . After closing the chapter the companions adjourned to refreshment at Bro . Wickenden's , whi re a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Cap ' . Perkins for his valuable services during the past year , and a fervent hope that he might be long spared

to the brethren of Wells . SOUTHEND . —Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , on Wednesday the 21 st inst . There were present amongst others Comps . A . Lucking , M . E . Z . ; E . F . Phillips , as H . ; I . C . Johnstone , P . Z . 20 , ( I . C . ) as J . ; ( H . and J . being unavoidably absrnt through illness ) : Rev .

R . S . Wigram , P . Z 214 and 1000 , Past Grand ist Assi-t . Soj . ; S . J . Weston , Treas . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , ScribeN . ; W . Piss . y , Hrin . Soj . ; E . Judd , ist As ' . Soj . ; Mountain , Janitor ; F . V . 'fillings , G . F . Jones , and Dr . S . VV . Fisher . Visitor , Comp . Carr . After the usual preliminaries , Bros . H . Briggs , of thc Priory Lodge , 1000 , and Douglas , S . D . of ihe Metropolitan Lodge , 1507 , were balloted for , which ,

proving unanimous in their favour , and Bro . Briggs being in atlendincc , be was duly exalted , the M . E . Z . also giving the three lecture . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to refreshment . Thc usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and heartily responded to , the Janitors' toast bringing thc evening ' s proceedings to a close .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland . Lodge . —( T . I . ) The regular quarterly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , Nov . 27 th , when the lodge was opened at 8 p . m . by Bro . R . B . Cater , Prov . G . J . W ., in the chair of W . M ., supported by Bros . Carey , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . G . J . W . of England , P . M . 26 and 74 , Chaplain ; Jas . Duiton , P . M . ; John Dutton , S . W . ; Murlis , Reg . as J . W . ;

C . Wilkinson , Sec ; Braham , M . O . j Brown , S . O . ; Falkner , J . O . ; Radway , S . D . ; Dingle , as J . D ; Mercer , as I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; there were several other memb rs , and Bro . Moutrie , as a visitor . The minutes of the previous mctting having been read anti confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . C M . Penley and W . Peach , and both bring unanimously favourable , they were admitted and

advanced to the Degree of M . M . M ., the first part of tbe ceremony being p .-rformed by the W . M ., anil the latter hy Bro . James Dutton , P . M . The Chaplain announced the meeting of Grand Mark Lodge , on December 41 h , for which as a Past Grand Officer he had received a summons . He also exhibited patterns of jewels for the officers of the lodge , which he had been requested to procure . After

some discussion he was deputed to order a complete set , most of the officers offering to pay the cost of their own and to present them to the lodge . He was also requested to make inquiry from the Grand Secretary as to a Tracing Board . Bro . James Dutton , P . M ., brought to the meeting a large handsomely framed Masonic chart for the inspection of the members , stating that it had been executed

and presented to him by the Chaplain , at the close of his own year of office as W . M . as a compliment to himself as well as to the lodge over which he had presided . Other matters were transacted , and the lodge was closed at io p . m . JERSEY . — Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —A quarterly meeting of the lodge was held at the Masonic

Temple , on Wednesday , November 21 st . Thc lodge was opened by thc W . M ., Bro . J . Oatley , supported by Bros . Dr . T . J . Aubin , S . W . ; J . O . LeSueur , J . W . ; P . W . Benham , I . P . M . ; A . Schmitt , Chaplain and Hon . Sec .: C . Kingsnorth , M . O . ; J . O'Flahcrty , S . O . ; Thos . Leah , J . O . ; W . Z . Pugsley , Reg . ; Ed . Martel , as S . D . ; P .

Blampied , D . C ; Jno . riuehn , I . G . ; and a strong muster of members . Visitor , Bro . G . V . Henley , After the confirmation of the minutes , a ballot was taken for the following candidates : Col . M . Stringer , R . A ., 877 ; V . Cordier , 245 ' , F . P . LeMarquand , P . M . 491 ; Z . J . Ainsley , 244 ; J . W . N . Smyth Pigott , E . M . Esnouf , 877 ; which