Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Walters , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Gilbert , S . D . ; E . H . Thiellay , as J . D . j W . J . Laing , P . M ., as I . G . j R . W . Williams , Organist j H . Potter , P . M ., as W . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ; J . Laurence , W . Prattent , J : V . Watkins , J . Morrison , W . J . Cox , W . Stanton , R . Limpus ,

P . G . Organist , Middlesex j H , Towzer , J . Hurst , J . Archer , J . Symes , R . Carne , J . Newton , J . McNaughton , G . * H . Dye , J . J . Marsh , J . Baldwin , G . Harrison , H . Glaster , J . R . Croft , J . Wallis , and others . The visitors were Bros . F . B . Davage , W . M . ; W . J .

Kipling , W . M . 946 ; J . Hiscock , 86 5 j and others . The lodge was opened in due form . The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read , and unanimously confirmed . Ballots , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for initiation , and

brethren for joining . The W . M ., in an admirable manner , initiated Messrs . J . Laurence , J . Watkins , and W . Prattent , ( each being taken separately ) and passed Bros . J . Morrison and J . Hurst , to the second degree . The veteran Bro . F . Walters , then took the chair , and raised

Bros . J . McNaughton , J . R . Croft , and R . Carne , to the third degree . The ceremonies were rendered in a correct , impressive and painstaking style . The W . M . resumed the chair , the new bye-laws were read and unanimously agreed to . Ten guineas were unanimously voted

out ofthe lodge funds to purchase a loving cup , for presentation to Bro . John Thomas Moss , P . Prov . G . D ., Middlesex , P . M ., in recognition of services rendered by him to the lodge as its founder and lirst W . M . Bro . J . C . Parkinson , D . G . M ., Middlesex . P . M ., presented to the

lodge a handsome charity box , supplied by Bro . G . Kenning , of Little Britain ) also giving a " nestegg . " The box was universally admired by all who saw it , being beautiful in design , chaste in workmanship , and every detail has been carefully studied and correctly worked out . On it is

an elaborate massive silver plate , neatly let into the side ofthe box , which has an inscription on it , shewing who its donor is . After all business was terminated , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of some refreshment , but did not separate without honouring the loyal and

Masonic toasts . STRATFORD . —Langthorne Lodge ( No . 1421 ) . —This young but prosperous and flourishing lodge held its opening meeting for the winter session at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , E ., on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., the chair being occupied

by the much-esteemed W . M ., Bro . Charles Lacey , who was supported by the whole of his officers , viz ., Bros . G . T . W . Mugliston , M . D ., S . W . j G . E . Slee , J . W . Geo . Levick , Treas . j C . W . Ashdown , P . M . and Sec . ; R . G . Owen , S . D . j Benj . Cundick , J . D . j Jno . G . Stevens ,

P . M ., D . C . j H . Caiter , W . S . j George Hollington , I . G . j and W . Steedman , Tyler ; a number of brethren and several visitors being likewise present . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting , together with those of three Lodges of

emergency , held during the recess , read and duly confirmed , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Woods being a candidate for the degree of Master Mason , having g iven proof of his proficiency in the former degrees , and retired , the lodge was opened in

the third degree , Bro . Woods re-admitted and duly raised to the sublime degree , the ceremony being most efficiently rendered by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed in the second degree , and Bros . Bullpitt and Gafiin admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . There

was also one candidate for initiation , who , however , from unforeseen circumstances , was unable to attend . All business being ended , and the lodge closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to an adjoining room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them , which was served by the

host , Bro . Morley , in a style that reflected the highest credit upon the catering powers of that worthy brother , who had evidently spared neither pains nor trouble in his endeavour to study the comfort and happiness of the brethren . The bill of fare embraced all the delicacies of the

season , both viands and wines being of the most recherche description ; and it is needless to add that ample justice was done to so excellent a repast . The cloth having [ been cleared , the

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , that of the "Visiting Brethren" being responded to by Bros . Mann , P . M ., 1 S 6 ; and Austin , W . M ., 933 . The toast of the " Masonic Charities " vvas responded to by Bro . Jno . G . Stevens , P . M .,

who , in an earnest and eloquent speech , urged upon the brethren the duty of supporting the excellent charities connected with the Order . The toast of the " Officers of the Langthorne Lodge , " proposed in most felicitous terms b y the W . M ., was responded to by Bros . Ashdown ,

P . M . and Secretary ; Levick , Ireas . ; and Cundick , J . D . ; in the absence of the S . W ., who was unfortunately called away at an earlier period of the evening . The health of the worthy host , Bro . Morley , having been duly honoured , the

I ' y ler s toast brought this most pleasant and agreeable meeting to a close shortly before 11 , p . m . Several excellent songs , recitations , & c , were given during the evening . As usual a number of visitors honoured tlie

lodge with their presence , amongst whom were the following , viz . -. —Bros . W . Mann , P . M . i 8 f 5 ; W . J . Noad , 237 ; Thos . Austin , W . M . 933 ; J . Boulton , 1056 ; J . Miller , 174 ; J . H . Guernsey , 749 : S . M . Lazarus , P . Prov . S . G . W . Wilts ; Thos . Cohu , S . D . 192 : G .

S . Hilliard . J . D . 174 ; G . W . Verry , P . M . 554 ; A . Wagstaff ' , 188 ; and A . Angliss , 122 7 . INSTRUCTION .

ST . J AMES LODGE or INSTRUCTION * ( No . 765 ) . — The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the New Tanner ' s Arms , Grange-road , Bermondsey , on the 26 th ult ., when the ceremony of installation was worked by Bro . Montagu Scott , P . M . 765 . The following

brethren were present * . —Bros . Jones , W . M . 765 ; W . Pointing , M . M . 765 ; R . Jolly , M . M . 765 ; J . J . West , P . M . -548 j G . Free , P . M . 73 J . Tyler , W . M . 975 j H . Bartlett , W . M . 147 5 G . J . Grace , P . M . 1178 ; J . Hawes , P . M . 765 ,

Preceptor ; and some thirty-live other members . The Iodge being opened , the minutes of the previous lodge were read and confirmed . The event of the meeting was the ceremony of installation , which was ably rehearsed by Bro . Scott . After a vote of thanks had be ^ n recorded on the minutes for Bro . Scott the brethren separated , greatly pleased at 10 p . m .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —As St . Andrew ' s Chapter and the Caledonian Unity Chapter both meet in the same hall , and tho 23 rd of Sept . is the day fixed for the election of officers by the Supreme Grand Chapter , unless a dispensation be obtained , it was decided that this should be made the

occasion of a fraternal gathering of the members of both . Accordingly , the respective chapters having met in separate rooms , and elected their officers , they then met together , in the hall , and Comp . James Balfour , P . Z ., of 73 , proceeded to instal Comps . J . D . Humphries , Ph . D ., as Z . ;

D . Cantrelle as H . ; and G . Hern as J . of 6 9 ; and Comps . George McDonald as Z . ; G . W , Wheeler , H . ; and J . Tweed , J . of No . 73 . The rest of the company were introduced , and Comp . Balfour , at the request of the two Z . ' s , installed the rest of the oflice bearers , and a

special vote of thanks was accorded to him by both chapters for the highly efficient manner in which he had performed the duty , lhe business of the evening being over , the companions adjourned for refreshment , which was provided by the three Principals of Chapter 73 . Comp .

G . McDonald , Z . of 73 , occupied the chair ; while Comp . J . D . Humphries , Z . of 69 , was Croupier . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to . The chairman gave " The Provincial Grand Chapter . " Comp . A . McTaggart , M . A ., P . G . Scribe , E ., replied ,

saying that he knew it was the determination of the P . G . Superintendent to raise the status of Arch Masonry in the province , a determination in which he was ably supported by the whole of the Provincial Grand Chapter , and this meeting , in such an harmonious spirit , of two of the principal chapters in the province , was a still further proof of the rapid progress of the true

Scotland.

fraternal spirit . He would now give " Prosperity to Chapters 6 9 and 73 , with the Health of the Principals . " Com |> . J . D . Humphries , in a long and elegant speech , replied on behalf of St . Andrews , in the course of which he complained that he had not been properly supported

by his officers , though , thanks to the good-will f office-bearers from other chapters , he had always been able to get through the work . On behalf of the Caledonian Unity , Comp . Dundonald said on _ the other hand , he could boast that his ' officers had generally worked well , while the

Second Princi pal and Scribe E . were always at their post , and perfect in their duty . The chairman gave " Chapter 119 and its First Princi pal G . Thallon , F . G . C . " Comp . Thallon acknowled ged the honour done to his chapter , and Comp . Wheeler proposed " The Retiring Officers

of both the Chapters , " replied to by R . Bell , 39 , and D . Thomas , of 6 9 . The Croupier gave " Comp . E . Bell , the E . C . of the Templars , " commenting on his exertions to procure a fit reception for the American visitors this season . Comp . R . Bell replied . J . D . Humphries then

gave the " Masonic Press , " dwelling on the advantages to be derived by the Craft by their supporting it by all means in their power . G . W . Wheeler replied , showing the good it could accomplish if properly supported . The Janitor ' s toast concluded this very successful reunion of

the two chapters . GLASGOW .- —On Tuesday , Sept . 25 , Chapter f , o met to elect their officers for the ensuing year , Comp . Butcher , Past ' / ., in the chair ; Comp . J . Loutitt , Scribe E . None of the

Principals or other officers of the chapter were present , and Comp . Love protested against the legality of the meeting , as a dispensation had been obtained from the Supreme Chapter to hold the meeting for election on the 9 th of October . The Scribe E . said he had received no official

intimation to that effect , and should therefore proceed with the election , in accordance with the Supreme Chapter laws . The Z . indorsing this view , the election proceeded , and the following were declared duly elected , viz ., Comps . J .

Miller , First Principal ; T . Brownlie , Second Principal ; W . Bell , Third Principal ; J . Loutitt , E . ; J . Cameron , N . ; A . A : Smith , T . Owing to there being only one installed Principal present , the installation was not proceeded with .

An emergency meeting of Chapter 50 was held on Wednesday , Sept . the 24 th , when , owing to the absence from town of all three of the Principals , their chairs were filled b y Comps . J . Duthie , Z . of 67 , as Z . j G . W . Wheeler , H . of 73 , as H . j and R . Chapman , as J . Amongst

the visitors was Comp . W . Agnew , of Chapter 187 , Belfast , who at the conclusion ofthe ceremonies said Comp . J . Kelly , who was over here last month , had reported so favourably of the Scotch Royal Arch working that he had long determined to come and see for himself , and ,

having done so , he must say that he was more than gratified , and only now wished to meet some of his Scotch friends in Belfast to return the obligation . Comp . Wheeler acknowledged the compliment , but said that night they had been working at a great disadvantage , most of the officers beinsr new to their duties .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

EDINBURGH . —Edinburgh Chapter ( No . 1 . )—This flourishing chapter held its annual meeting for election and installation of office-bearers , in Comp . C . Dejay ' s Hotel , Princes-street , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following companions were duly elected and installed for the

ensuing year , viz ., W . Mann , S . S . C . 33 , Principal Z . ; Alex . Mitchell , 31 , Principal H . ; Geo . Mc'Lean , 30 , Principal J . ; Alex . Hay , 3 1 > Past Principal Z . ; P . R . Haddon , Scribe E . ; W . Grant , Scribe N . j Alex . Hay , Treas . j WKinnear , I . P . M . No . 291 , Chancellor ; J . Tayl < " * . P . M . 141 ; and 349 ist Soj . ; J . J . Muirhead ,

, R . W . M . No . 1 ., 2 nd Soj . ; J . D . Wormald , R . W . M . 291 , 3 rd Soj . ; R . S . Brown , R . W . M . 14 *; , Excellent Master ; R . I . egget , Capt . 1 st Veil ; W . J . C . Abbot , I . P . M . No . 1 , Capt . 2 nd Veil ; J . Henderson , Capt . 3 rd Veil , and Dan McLean , Janitor . Thereafter the companions celebrated the festival ofthe autumnal equinox by