Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

lodge is still m its infancy and the greater number . of both officers and members are young and inexperienced Masons , it does them honour to see the zeal evinced by every brother to acquire a perfect knowledge of their respective duties , and we are informed that the working of the King Harold is

not far behind many older and experienced lodges . The business of the evening being ended , thc lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual toasts were honoured , and some good songs further enlivened the proceedings .

ALDERSHOT . —Camp Lodge , No . 1331 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Royal Hotel on the 9 th ultimo . Bro . C . Carnegie , I . P . M ., G . Purst . Hants , presided , supported by Bros . Capt . Richardson , R . E ., S . W . ; Anderson , as J . AV . ;

Laverty , S . D . ; Bennett , J . D . ; Swan , as I . G . ; Clisham , as Sec . ; and Lucas , Tyler . The business consisted of raising Bros . Marversly , Orton , and Horsford to the third , and passing liro . Bishop to the second degree , after which the lodge was closed .

INDIA . SIMLA , EAST INDIES . —Lodge Himlaya Brotherhood , No . 459 ( E . C . )—A regular meeting of this lodge was held on the iSth September , in the lodgerooms , " Benmore , " at 8 p . m ., on which occasion the R . AV . thc D . G . M . of the Punjab , Major C . McAV . Mercer , R . A ., was pleased to attend . The

following are the officers of the lodge for the current yera : Bros . H . R . Cooke , AV . M . ; A . Litster , S . AV . ; W . J . Havcrty , J . AV . ; Isaac Phelps , S . D . ; G . Caldecourt , J . D . ; G . Hawksworth , Sec . ; Captain Levinge , Treas . ; G . De Monte , I . G . ; P . J . Coyne , Tyler ; Past Masters , Dr . Bleckley , LL . D ., and

L . B . Freeman . The work for the evening was ( ist ) the initiation of Mr . Richard John Arnold , and ( 2 nd ) to pass the following brethren : Bros . A . Jones , A . J . B . Fox , and R . Burnham . The work in both degrees was conducted , in presenceof a very full meeting , bv the AV . M . in a most effective and

impressive manner , and the lodge was closed at 11 p . m . A banquet was subsequently held at Bro . Felix Von Goldstein ' s room , in honour of the R . AA ' . the D . G . M . of the Punjab , and of the occasion of his farewell visit to Lodge 459 . A large number of the brethren were present , besides several visitors .

Amongst others , we noticed the guest of the evening , thc RAV . thc D . G . M . of the Punjab ; the AV . M ., Bro . H . R . Cooke ; AV . Bro . Staff Surgeon Bleckley , M . D ., LL . B ., P . M . of Nos . 459 and 552 , District Grand Dir . of Cers . for the Punjab ; AA ' . Bro . L . B . Freeman , P . M . of Lodge Charity , Umballa ; Bro .

Captain AV . Galbraith , 85 th Light Infantry , Past District Grand Steward for the Punjab ; Bros . R . J . Arnold , AV . H . Bishop , G . Caldecourt , P . J . Coyne , Felix Von Goldstein , AV . J . Haverty . D . S . Henry , Alex . Jones , C . H . M . Lcod , G . Dc Monte , W . Mack , J . . O'Conner , A . Litster , AV . H .

Newman , I . J . Phelps , S . Radclyffe , E . AA' . Symes , R . Ten-Broeck , and G . Wood . The banquet ' was ofa most recherche description , and the brethren separated at 2 a . m ., highly pleased with the proceedings of the evening . A perusal of the banquet carte justifies us in the statement that our brethren in " the

Hills " know how to refresh after labour , as , indeed , they are in duty bound to do . '" May good digestion wait on appetite , and health on " both , " is our heartiest wish , to which a Hibernian at our elbow begs to add , " More power ! " The air is keen so many thousand feet above the sea level . It will

afford us much pleasure , from time to time , to record the doings of our friends in those exalted regions . To Bro . T . M . Bleckley , M . D ., LL . Il ., our special thanks are due for the zeal , energy , and ability . which he is ever ready to bestow on the

interests of the Craft . Avould that wejall were like him I Fama super othcra nolus . AVe arc happy lo observe that , under the Hiram of AV . Bro . Cooke , this old lodge is beginning to revive and exhibit signs of its pristine glory . »

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . ¦ Domatic Chafiler , j \ o . 1 77 . —This old chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Thursday , thc 23 rd ultimo , and was well attended , every officer being in his place , and the array of Past Principals being ,

as usual , quite imposing . Bros . G . Clarke , AA' . Palmer , R . AV . Crane , and D . Sullivan were exalted to the Royal Arch , great credit being due to Comps . Gilbert . 7 .., AVilson , IL , Cubitt , J , and Foulger , N ., as P . S ., for the manner in which they worked the ceremony . After labour , the companions

sat down to a capital repast , and enjoyed themselves exceedingly . Comps . AVebb , Scott , Treadwell , Brett , and others , sang or gave recitations , which were highly appreciated . Amongst those present , we noticed Comps . Carpenter , Buss , Sisson , Cottebrune , Payne , Little , Hayward , and several visitors ,

E . H . Finney , AV . Dudd , ilc . PROVINCIAL . GIBRALTAR . — Calpean Chapter . Nc . : 7 s . —A

Royal Arch.

meeting of this chapter took place on the 13 th ult ., for the purpose of exalting Bro . AVilliam D . Longfield , Asst . Surgeon H . M . S . Minotaur . There was a goodly muster of companions , the presence of the Channel Fleet in the bay causing the attendance of several visitors from the various ironclads . All the

officers of the chapter were at their posts : Comps . J . Balfour Cockburn , ist Principal ; Dantez , 2 nd ; Cavanna , 3 rd ; Richardson , S . N . ; Hepper , S . E . ; and Andrews , P . S . The ceremony was conducted in a most careful and impressive manner , and at its close the ist Principal gave a most elaborate and

interesting lecture on the Pedestal . The following evening the chapter re-assembled for the purpose of exalting Bro . Le Chevalier Marinucci , the Italian Consul . On this occasion the degree was conferred in the Spanish language , the M . E . Z . receiving the able support and assistance of Comps . Dantez and

Cavanna , and Comp . Morgan acting in a most efficient manner as P . S . The next regular meeting of this chapter is anticipated with much interest , as in addition to two candidates for exaltation , it is hoped that a handsome piece of plate which has

been voted to the Treasurer , Comp . Marin , willhave arrived from England , and the presentation of which will form a portion of the business of the evening . Under the present vigorous management , the condition of the chapter promises to be eminently satisfactory .

'LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 . —The regular convocation of this ehapter was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Chapter Rooms , Athenamm . There were present E . Comps . Mason , Z . ; Hall , H . ; Dr . Moore , P . Z ., as J . ; Comps . AVhimpray , E . ; James M . Moore , N . ; AVilson Barker , Treas . ; E . Simpson ,

P . S . ; R . Taylor , Asst . S . ; J . Watson , Janitor . After other business had been transacted , the ballot was taken , and proved unanimous in favour of Rev . Dr . Sail , LED ., Vicar of Dolphinsholme , P . Prov . G . Chaplain of Somerset , as a candidate for exaltation

in the chapter . Rev . Bro . T . B . Hmde , M . A ., who had been elected at a previous meeting , was duly exalted to the degree of Royal Arch by Comp . Moore , P . Z ., the lectures being delivered by the acting M . E . Z . and Comp . Hall , H . A candidate was proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed in due form .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GIP . RALT . VR . — Gibraltar Lodge , No . 43 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th ultimo . There was a goodly muster of the brethren , and it was worthy of notice , as evincing the zealous and enthusiastic spirit in which this degree is worked at this place , that , with only one unavoidable

exception , every officer of the lodge was present . Punctually at thc hour named in the summons , thc W . M ., Bro . J . Balfour Cockburn , took the chair , supported by Bros . Graham , S . AA' . ; Donald , J . AV . ; Richardson , M . O . ; Hills , S . O . ; AA ' all ( for Bro . Beck ) , J . O . ; Scath , S . D . ; Hepper , J . D . ; Brown ,

D . G . ; Mockcridge , I . G . ; and A ' evers , Org . The lodge being opened , thc indefatigable Secretary . Bro . William Brown , read thc minutes of the last meeting , which , having been confirmed , thc AV . M . announced that the business of the evening was to advance Bros . Kcppcl ( Adjutant 74 th Highlanders ) ,

Leys ( Royal Engineers ) , Arrowsmith ( Army Service Corps ) , and Haydcn . These brethren being in attendance , were admitted and duly advanced , the ceremony being conducted with the strictest attention to all details . The AA ' . M . is to be congratulated on having officers so thoroughly acquainted with

their various duties , and so effective in the discharge of the same , as Bros . Scath and Hepper , the Deacons , and Bro . Richardson , the MnstcrOverseer . Bro . A ' evers presided at the organ , and added greatly to thc impressiveness of the whole proceedings . Before closing thc lodge , the AV . M . took the

opportunity of exhibiting to the members the very handsome jewel which had been voted to Past Master Bro . AA ' ebster , and which had been but just received from England . Bro . AA ' ebster having left the station , the W . M . rcgicttcd that he would not have the gratifying duty of presenting him pcrsonallv with this pleasing memento ; but he would

undertake to see that no delay occurred in its being forwarded to Bro . AVebster . The lodge being closed , the brethren retired to refreshment , and spent thc remainder of the evening in harmony and good fcllowship , grcat amusement being afforded by the excellent comic singing of Bros . Richardson and Dickson .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . Ipsiuielt Royal Plantagenet Encampment oj A ' nijeltls Templar .- Thc members of this encampment met at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , 20 th Nov ., under command of their E . C , Sir Kt . J . H . Townsend , P . P . G . ist Herald of Suffolk and Cambridge . Thc preliminaries of theencainpmcnthaving been got over , Comp . the Kev . R . N . Sanderson ,

Orders Of Chivalry.

P . G . Dep . Commander of the province , took command , and installed Comp . the Rev . G . Beaumont a Knight of the Holy Temple . No other business offering , the encampment was closed in ancient form .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending Friday , December 8 , 1871 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of lodges and chapters of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATURDAY , DEC . 2 . General Committee Boys'School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Lodge 142 , St . Thomas ' s , * Chap . 975 , Rose of Denmark , Star and Garter , Kew . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby ,

New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . S . Dilley , Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , Stirling Castle , Camberwell , at 7 ; Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Preceptor . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , at 8 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

MONDAY , DEC . 4 . Lodge 12 , Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Ship & Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street . ,, 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons'Hall . ,, 69 , Unity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . „ 72 , Royal Jubilee , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street .

„ 90 , St . John ' s , „ 144 , St . Luke ' s , Pier Hotel , Chelsea . ,, 188 , Joppa , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-street . ., 256 , Unions , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . Mark Lodge , Panmure ( 139 ) , Balham Hotel , Balham . Red Cross , Original or Premier Conclave of England , Freemasons' Tavern , at 6 .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro . James Terry , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Havcrstock-hill , at S ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal

HotelMile-, encl-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern . Mile End , at 7 for S . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , AVinsley-street ( opposite Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . R . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , AVhite Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . St . John of AA apping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , AVapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor .

TUESDAY , DEC . 5 . Colonial Board , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge 7 , Royal York , Freemasons' HaU . ,, 9 , Albion , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 18 , Old Dundee , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-st . „ 101 , Temple , Ship & Turtle Tav .. Leadenhall-st .

,, 172 , Old Concord , Freemasons' Hall . „ 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 765 , St . James ' s , Market Tavern , New AVeslonstreet , liermomlscy . ,, 1257 , Grosvenor , A'ictoria Railway Station . ,, 1259 , Duke of Edinburgh , New Globe Tavern , Bow-road .

„ 1201 , Golden Rule , Great AA ' estern Htl ., Paddington . ,, 129 S , Royal Standard , Marquess Tav ., Canonbury . Chap . 145 , Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 169 , Temperance , AA'hite Swan , Deptford . Grand Mark Lodge , Freemasons' Tavern , at 3 . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Com ]) . Brett , Preceptor .

DomaticLodgeof Instruction , PalmerstonTa v ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms , Rocliesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodgeof Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at S ; Bro . Isaac Saipii , Preceptor . Royal Onion Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom

Tavern , AVinslcy-strect , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince FredU . William Lod ge of Instraction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John ' s Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , al 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Jonson ,

Goodman s-yard , at S . Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , AVoolwich , 317 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton ( AV . M . 1227 ) , Preceptor . St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction ( 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s AA ' ood , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

AVEDNESDAY , DEC . 6 . Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , Freemasons ' Hall , at 6 for 7 . Lodge 511 , Zetland , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 22 S ) , the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales' Road , Kentish Town , at 8 ; liro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor .