Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Jlasonrij . CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge ( after the summer recess ) was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at Regent Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , VV . There were present Bros . B . Turner , W . M . ; J . E . Shand , S . VV . ; C . E . Smith , as J . VV . ; B . H . Swallow , P . M ., Treas . ; E . I . Scott , P . M ., Sec : I . Waugh , S . D . ; G . Hill , as

J . D . ; T . M . Janes , D . C . , J . Hammond , as l . G . ; Potter , Tyler ; T . White , P . M . ; F . Bonham , C . Bonham , H . E . Barham , Strevens , Cox , Ward , Eastgate , Kohler , Lee , Gardner / and others . Visitors : Bros . T . Edell , S . D . 108 ; M . Crook , 1614 ; G . R . Curtice , 22 ; T . de Leliva . 1426 ; G . Faber , P . M . 339 , S . C ; E . A . Abcrcrombie , 12 S 7 ; and H . M . Levy , P . M . iSS .

The lodge having been opened , Bro . O'Fanell was passed to the Degree of F . C ., and Bro . F . Cox duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The bye-laws were read , and the election of W . M . and Treasurer took place . The S . VV ., Bro . Shand , was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Swallow , P . G . S . D . Middx . ( founderof the lodge ) , was re-elected

Treasurer ; and Bro . Potter , Tyler . The usual jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . Propositions of candidates for next meeting were submitted ; three visitors desired to join the lodge . The brethren afterwards dined at the Cafe Royale ( Bro . Nicholl's ) , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , including "The W . M . Elect , " were given and responded to , and the brethren dispersed at eleven o ' clock .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This representative lodge met in good numbers at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on Monday , the 27 th ult . There were present , among others , Bros . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 13 S 1 , VV . AL ; H . J . Lardner , S . VV . ; M . Samuel , J . VV . ; VV . Ramsey , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Jackson , jun ' ., P . M ., Sec ; C . Potter , S . D . ; Strugnell , J . D . ; W . Williams , l . G . ; Charles Jacques ,

I . P . M . ; Hart ( Hon . Org . ); Wilelash , A . D . C . ; and Parkinson , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , letters of apology for non-attendance were read from VV . Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . VV . Middx ., and others . Several minor matters having been satisfactorily disposed of , the lodge was closed in ancient form , anel the brethren separated . There was no banquet .

WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14 S ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Monday , the 27 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . C . E . Hindley , was supported by Bros . Dr . Young , S . VV . ; James Paterson , | . VV . ; ( no . Rymer Young , I . P . M . ; Thos . Tunstall , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W , Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Jno .

Harding , P . M . ; Arthur Peakc , J . D . ; Charles Skinner , l . G . ; Thos . Jones , Captain Deacon , Thos . Morris , Dr . Mackic , John Dimmelow , J . Paul R ylands , F . S . A . ; Walter Milner , P . M . 557 ; T . M . Pattison , Organist ; S . 1 C . Johnson , Dr . Walter , Geo . F . Curzon , Thos . Robinson , and Thos . Domville , Tyler . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . P . J . Edelsten , P . M . 1124 ; ' \ V . Taylor , S . D . 1250 :

Edward Greenall , jun ., 1354 ; James Smithuist , 1250 ; and T . Eastham , 333 . The lodge was opened in clue form according to ancient custom , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and declared to be correctly recorded . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Robinson , duly proposed at the last meeting , which proving unanimously in his favour , he , being present , was initiated

by the W . M . ; the working tools being presented by Bro . lames Paterson , J . VV . ; and the charge delivered by Bro . Bowes . Bro . Capt . Deacon being a candidate for preferment , anil having proved his claim , was passed by the W . M . ; the tools being presented by the S . VV ., Dr . A . H . Young , and the Lecture on the Tracing Board delivered by Bro . Bowes . After the lodge had been duly closed the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

KIDDERMINSTER . —LodgeHopeand Charity ( No . 377 ) . —This lodge held a lodge of emergency on Wednesday , the 22 nd tilt ., at the Masonic Hall . 1 here were present Bros . E . Hammond , W . M . ; A . Comber , S . W . ; las . E . Stone , J . VV . ; G . Southall , P . M . ; Win . Turton , P . M . ; B . Woodward , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; G . VV . Grosvenor , P . M ., Past Grand Registrar ; P . Bellitzay ,

P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; 'Thos . McCandless , P . M . ; G . Taylor , P . M ., S . G . D ., Treasurer ; | ames Fitzgerald , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Secretary ; S . Taylor , Asst . Sec ; W . C . Green , S . D . ; J . VV . Chadwick , J . D . ; I ) . Mackay , Steward ; John Dixon , James Morton , II . E . Preen , VV . M . Roden , H . Gibson , G . VV . N ' aylor , | as . Chambers , F . Burcher , P . Morrison , J . T . Meredith , Thos . Blagbrough , Wm . Uttley ,

and George Lees . Visitors : Bro . Sir E . A . II . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., Right VV . Prov . G . M . ; VV . l ! ro . Win . Maselield , D . P . M . ; Sir Joseph R . Bailev , R . W . Prov . G . M . designate of Herefordshire ; V . W ' . Bro . J . iout .-Coloncl Shadwell 11 . Clerke , Grand Secretary of England ; many members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and other brethren whose

names are entered 111 the I yler ' s book ; Bro . Joseph Elgood , l . G . ; Bro . James Dugard , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form . 'The circular convening the lodge was read , and the minutes of last regular lodge and lodge of _ emergency were read , and ordered to stand over for confirmation until the next regular lodge . The R . W . Prov . G . M ., the members of Prov ! G . Lodge ,

and many visitors claimed admission ; they were accordingly admitted , the brethren standing to order , the Prov . Grand Organist , Bro . T . Trom .-m , Mus . Bac . playing a granel march . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master assumed the chair by invitation of the VVorshipful Master . The Grand Master then opened the Prov . Grand Lodge , when the Prov . Grand I ) , of C , Bro . Bloomer , P . M . 573 , called or , the brethren to salute the R . W . Prov . G . M .

and other Grand Officers according to their rank . At the conclusion of the business of Prov . Granel Lodge , the brethren walked in procession to St . Mary ' s Parish Church , kindly granted by the Rev . T . L . Claughton , M . A ., Vicar , when a sermon was preached by the Rev . J . 11 . Wilson , M . A ., Rectorof St . Helen ' s , Worcester , Prov . Grand Chap-Iain , and a collection made ( which amounted to the sum of ten guineas ) , and presented to the Kidderminster Infirmary .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

On the return of the brethren from church , the Craft lodge was closed in due form , when the brethren proceeded to the Lion Hotel , where an excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . R . Lloyd . The usual loyal and Masonic roasts were given and responded to , a very pleasant evening being spent ; Bro . Chas . Blagbrough , of Leeds , contributing some excellent songs . The brethren retired at an early

hour in peace and brotherly love . The following members of No . 377 were preferred to office in Prov . Grand Lodge , viz .: Bros . G . Taylor , P . M ., Prov J . G . W . ; E . Hammond , Prov . A . D . of C . ; T . McCandless , P . M ., Prov . G . "Purst . ; Stone , Green , Chadwick , Good , Morrison , and Preen , Prov . G . Stewards . The Lewises were sons of Bros . Stone , McCandless , Mackay , and G . Taylor .

HALIFAX . —St . James ' s Lodge ( No . 44 S ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday evening , the 21 st ult ., when Bro . Wm . Swale , W . M ., presided , and opened the lodge in the Three Degrees , and Bro . C . T . Rhodes , P . M ., gave the Lecture in the Third . Bro . Keighley Walton was

unanimously elected as a joining brother , and was afterwards introduced to the brethren by Bros . Councillors R . WorsicU and J . B . Brierley , both of whom contributed to the enjoyment of a very pleasant gathering . The Life Subscribership to one of the Masonic Charities , usually balloted for , fell on this occasion to Bro . A . Roberts , P . M .

COXGRESBURY . —Lodge of Agriculture ( No . 1190 ) . —The annual banquet in connection with this lodge took place at the Ship and Castle Hotel on iMonday evening , the 20 th ult ., and was numerouslv attended . Bro . Capt . Wm . Long , W . M ., P . M . 1750 , ' P . S . G . W ., '/ .. 44 fi , presided , supported as follows : Bros . Rev . J . Knox Fletcher , S . VV . ; E . Thatcher , l . W . ; C . L . F .

Edwards , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Scooncs , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hurd , P . M . ; J . Mountstevens , P . M . ; VV . Langworthy , W . M . Coleridge Lodge , Cleveelon ; T . A . Smith , P . M . ; A . Barber , l . G . ; 'T . Smith , J . B . Lowe , G . Wyatt , J . H . Powell , Rev . H . Vaughan , E . A . Kingston , J . C . Waddon , VV . Reece , P . G . S . ; S . J . Lavcr , VV \ E . Morgan , Banwcll , Tyler ; Dr . Marshall , " Coleridge Lodge ; VV .

I home , fiio ; and others . A splendid repast was served in a most praiseworthy manner by Bro . Wyatt , a liberal course of game being presented by Bro . Edwards ; whilst Mrs . Captain Long kindly made her annual donation of a magnificent pudding , and the privilege accorded the W . M . to furnish the dessert was carried out in a

manner that was highly appreciated . At the conclusion of the repast , the usual Masonic toasts , preceded by " The Queen and the Craft , " were duly honoured , after which "The Health of the W . M . " was cordially toasted , allusion being made to the manner in which Bro . Long had not only worked in the interest of his own lodge , but to his exertions in founding the sister lodge at Clevedon , which task

had been recognised by the Prov . Grand Master by the award of the highest collar of office at his disposal . The W . M . acknowledged the compliment in the course of a few well-chosen remarks , assuring the brethren that the success of Freemasonry would ever be his anxious study . Other toasts followed , the speakers including Bros . Rev . Knox Fletcher , Edwards , Scoones , and Hurd , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the iGth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . 'The lodge was opened at 6 . 30 by Bro . VV . C . Envin , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . R . H . Evans , P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Thos . Sammons , P . M ., M . C . ; R . J . S . Kynaston , Sec ; VV . H . Jewitt , as S . VV . ; M . Callaghan , as l . W . ; R .

Stockton , as S . D . ; J . J . Smith , l . G . ; Thos . Pierpoint , Org . ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; D . A . Henderson , J . J . Smith , jun ., VV . A . Ovcrsby , John Bond , VV . Rule , J . A . McRobie , II . B . Bradford , and J . Speeldy . The visitors were Bros . Rev . R . T . Leslie , S . VV ., W . M . elect 171 , ; E . ) . Penton , P . M . 1713 ; | . F . Cooper , I . P . M . 1350 ; C . Wadsworth , J . D . 292 ; Isaac Leece , W . M . 10 SH ; F .

Mansley , 10 S 6 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ); and others . Mr . J . VV . Povah was initiated , Bros . J . J . Smith , jun .. and Henderson were raised . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and the loelge was afterwards closed . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and during

the evening the W . M . was complimented by the visitors on his excellent working . Bro . P . M . Evans proposed "The Health of the Ofiicers . " Owing to the absence of the S . anil J . Warden , young ofiicers were called upon to do the work without previous notice , anil the manner in which it was done ivllecti-d great credit upon Bro . Jackson , P . M ., the Preceptor of the Hamer Lodge of Instruction .

MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 . )—The usual monthly meeting was held at the Denmark Hotel , Grecnheys , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult . Bros . A . Painter , W . M . ; Whittaker , S . VV . ; and all the other ofiicers were present , and n , embers anil visitors numbering some thirty-two . The lodge was opened at Kive . o ' clock with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting

were read and confirmed . 'The ballot was afterwards taken for two gentlemen , and , being unanimous in their favour , they were declared duly elected . One of them was then initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., after which the leielge was called off , and the brethren adjourned to tea , anel at 7 . 15 they re-assembled in the lodge-room , and the other candidate was duly initiated by the W . M . Bro .

Leigh , P . M ., delivered the corner stone address to both candidate's , and Bro . S . D . McKcllcn presented and explained the working tools in , 1 highly satisfactory manner . Bro . Bestock , P . M ., then assumc-d the W . M . ' s chair , and proceeded to interrogate Bro . J . C . Curtis , who was a candidate for raising . 'The manner in which Bro . Curtis answered the questions was most commendable , and is not often heard . Bro . Bestock then in a masterly manner

raised Bro . Curtis to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and the ceremony was never performed in finer style , the whole being done without a single hitch , and producing an impressive effect on the candidate , as on all present . On the conclusion of this beautiful ceremony the loelge was lowered by virtue , and when " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , was closed in peace and harmony at 9 . 10 .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) .. —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 24 th ult ., at the Royal Pavilion , the following members and visitors being present : Bros . H . G . Martin , J . VV ., W . M . elect ; VV . A . Tooth , Chap . ; George Smith , Treas . ; G . S . Godfree , Sec . ; S . Peters , D . C . ; S . P . Weston , l . G . ; H . Anscombe and R . Paige , Stewards ;

B . Burheld , T . Berry , R . H . Pearce , VV . Newsome , F . H . Willmer , A . Loader , VV . J . Bramwell , R . Allison , J . B . Hannay , P . Chargois , M . " Grinberg , J . Woodhead , j . H . Scott , J . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex ; C . J . Smith , P . M . 146 G , Prov . G . Steward ; VV . T . Nell , W . M . 1636 , Prov . G . . Purst . ; Henry C . Davis , 73 ; James Curtis , P . M . 315 , W . M . 1797 ; George Pike , 245 ; G . J . Beck ,

Frus ., Dex Modiska Forsta ( Sweden ); C . J . Hampden , 255 , Prov . G . S . D . Hereford ; John F . Capon , W . M . 732 ; VValter Smith , P . M . 732 ; Arthur Banks , Cestrian ; C . Sandeman , 315 , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; W . Hazard , P . M . 103 , P . G . D . C . ; E . Martin , P . M . 732 ; John Anderson , P . M . 624 , P . P . I . G . ; Edwin Hodson , 624 ; B . Bennett , P . M . 732 ; F . Marks , 1 G 3 G ; John Savers , 1636 ; F .

Willard , 315 ; John M . Kidd , Royal Brunswick , P . G . D . of C . ; James Eberall , P . M . 315 , P . P . G . Purst . ; E . H . Bromley , Leigh ; and 'Thos . Hughes , Tyler . After the ordinary business had been transacted , the ceremony of installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . H . G . Martin , was performed in a very able and impressive manner by Bro . J . H . Scott , the Deputy Prov . G . M . The

W . M . then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz . : Bros . G . S . Godfree , S . VV . ; W . Newsome , J . VV . ; B . Buineld , Sec . ; S . P . Weston , S . D . ; S . Peters , J . D . ; R . Allison , l . G . ; R . Paige , D . of C . ; W . A . Tooth , Chap . ; H . Anscombe and T .

Berry , Stewards ; J . IS . Hannay , Org . ; and Bro . G . Smith was invested as Treasurer . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting room , where a magnificent banquet was served b y Bros . Sayers and Marks , the viands and wine ? , being everything that could possibly be desired .

INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE , ( No . 45 ) . —A meeting of this loelge was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the George Hotel , Australian Avenue , Barbican , when there were present Bros . Collinson , W . M . ; Balls , S . W . ; Nell . J . VV . ; Wing , Treas . ; Fox , Sec ; Tate , S . D . ; J . S . Brown , J . D . ; Pellican , l . G . ; and several other brethren . Lodge was opened in due form and minutes of the last meeting

read and confirmed . Bro . Tate worked the First Section , and Bro . Brown the Second , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dehane being the candidate . Bro . Fox worked the Third Section , Bro . Lardner the Fourth , and Bro . Brown the Fifth , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Dehane , Goodenough , Croxton , and Godden were elected as members . Bro . Balls was duly elected as W . M . for Monday , 7 th October . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on Monday , the 4 th inst .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LEWES . —South Saxon Chapter ( No . 311 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , and Comp . Jos . Farncombe installed as M . E . Z . for the ensuing year . During the proceedings Comp . R . II . Ellman was presented by the lodge with a '/ .. jewel , in recognition of his lengthened services to the chapter . 'The Second and Third Principals installed were Comp . S . Tanner and Comp . G . Stone . The various other ofiicers having been invested , the business

was concluded , and an adjournment made to the Bear Hotel , where a most excellent dinner was served Mr . Whitcomb . The guests numbered about twenty , the afterdinner proceedings being of the usual character . Comp . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary Sussex , and father of the South Saxon Chapter , was among the guests , and he assisted very materially in the ceremonies ofthe day , which included two exaltations . A resolution was unanimously passed approving the formation of a Provincial Grand Chapter for Sussex .

Literary, Art, And Antiquarian Notes.

Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes .

i KCIIN'ICAL COU . I : I ; I : IOR TIIK NORTH or ENGLAND . —A technical college for the North of England was last night inaugurated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne . Nature states that J \ Irs . Clifford Jis jto receive a pension from the Civil List in recognition of the eminent services to mathematics of her husband , the late Professor VV . K . Clifford , F . R . S .

All international balloon contest is bcni" ; arranged for by the Balloon Society of Great Britain . 'The aeronauts will probably ascend from the Crystal Palace , and each will travel r . s far as the balloon will take him in a given time . FORTS ON SANDY COASTS . —The annual prize

instituted by the King of the Belgians will he awarded in 1 SS 1 for the best essay on the means of improving ports established on low anel sandy coasts such as those ot Belgium . The competition is open to authors of all nations , Essays must be sent in to the Minister of the Interior before January 1 , 1 SS 1 . —Acadetnv .

CHURCH CONCRF . SS ART EXHIBITION . — The managers of the Ecclesiastical Art Exhibition in connection with the Church Congreiss at Leicester have issued a catalogue raisonnc of its principal contents , showing thai the loan collection is much larger than last year , embracing upwartls of 400 specimens . Embroidery of the ancient and of the modern schools will be largely represented , in

chasubles , copies , e , rphreys , maniples , altar cloths , & c , not only English , but Flemish , French , and Italian . English and Continental missals , ancient bibles , early printed and in manuscript , Russo-Greek " Icones , " or religious and devotional pictures , monumental brasses , incised slabs , chalices , alms dishes , drawings and elevations of churches ,

photographs and chromo-lithographs of old ecclesiastical pictures , and every variety of illumination will be there ; and worshippers of relics will have permission to inspect inter alia , a piece of ancient embroidery "traditionally said to have formed part of Wickliffe's vestment , " and ^ scnt for exhibition by the present Rector of Lutterworth .