Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

admitted as a joining member , and ballots , taken separately , resulted unanimously in favour of the admission into Freemasonry ol Messrs . G . W . Solly , G . Jones , J . Wells , H . Livett , A . Brown , E . Werner , and Linton . The first five named gentlemen , being p esent ,, were accordingly inidated by Bro . Moss , who also gave the charge and the lecture , all being done in a faultless manner . The chair was then

assumed by the W . M ., Bro . Wickens ( whom we are happy to congratulate on being once more at his post after his late severe accident ) , and Bros . E . Fleet , J . McRitchie , W . Bell ( 1275 ) , and E . S . Lane ( 1275 ) , were severally introduced and passed to the second degree . Bro . F . Walters , P . M . and Sec , then took the chair and raised Bros . H . Stevens , C . S .

Simpson , J . Fox ( 1275 ) , and E . Townsend ( 1275 ) to the third degree . Apologies ( for the most part on account of ill-health ) were received from Messrs . E . Werner , Lindon , T . Wallis , G . Wood , and Bell , candidates for initiation , regretting their inability to attend . Bro . Wickens presided for the remainder of the evening . Some joining members and candidates for initiation having been proposed for the

next meeting , the lodge was closed , after four hours ' work . The brethren afterwards partook of a very good banquet , followed by some excellent speeches iri the proposing , and responding to , the customary toasts . The visitors were Bros . J . Chynswith ( J . D . 4 . 33 ) , J- T . H . Moss ( 169 ) , F . Holmes ( 196 ) , T . Vesper ( P . M . 554 ) , R . J . Elsam ( S . D . 201 ) , Trotter ( 1044 ) , E . Townshend , J . Fox , W . Bell , and E . S . Lane ( 1275 ) , & c .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279 . —A regular convocation was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 26 th ult . The business included the installation of Comp . G . H . Hodges as 1 st Principal , which ceremony was ably performed by the Prov .

G . Supt ., Comp . W . Kelly , assisled by the following P . Z . 's : Rev . J . Spittall , George Bank-art , and W . Weare . There were present , in addition to those above-named : Comps . G . Toller , jun ., H . ; C . Stretton , E . ; S . S . Partridge , N . ; E . J . Crow , P . Soj . ; and others . An apology for unavoidable

absence was received from the Rev . C . J . Smith , J . After the minutes of ihe last chapter had been rca I and confirmed , a bdlot wis taken for two candidates , which proved favourable . Of the six candidates on the list , two only were present , namely : Sir H . St . John Halford , W . M . 1330 , and F . J .

Smith , 523 , both of whom were exalted in due form , the ceremony being efficiently performed by the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comp . Toller , who also delivered the symbolical lecture and explanation of the signs , the historical lecture and remainder of the mystical lecture being given by the P . G . Supt .

Bro . Crow , for the first time , very ably performed the duties of P . Soj . The officers for the year were invested as above , and after a candidate for exaltation had been proposed , the chapter was closed in due form . It is much to be regretted that the meetings of this—probably the finest and most

impressive of all Masonic degrees—have of late been so poorly attended . The cnapter numbers upwards of seventy subscribing numbers , but the attendance seldom exceeds onc-sixdi of that number . We believe that the Prov . Grand Chapter , which has been in abeyance for some years , will be shortly reconstituted , an 1 that the Prov . G . Supt ., Comp .

W . Kelly , will be fo mally installed in his office . This event , which will doubtless bring together most of the R . A . Masons of the province , anxious to do honour to one to whose unwearying excrii ins , it may be said , that R . A . Masonry in this province owes its continued existence , will , we trust , at the same time , be the means of diffusing a more general and lasting interest in this degree .

GAINSUOROUGH . —All Saints' Chapter , A ' o . 422 . —A convocation of this chapter took pi ice , for the first time , in the new Masonic Hall , Markit-place , Gainsborough , on Monday , the 161 I 1 ult ., under the presidency of the M . E . Comp . James Frederick Spurr , Z . ; John Hawksworth , M . ; and John

Laughton , J . The minutes having been confirmed , Bros . Pigott and Swallow , of the Alcholme Lodge , Brigg , were exalted to the Hol y Royal Arch . Bro Robinson , Org . 422 , was elected for exaltation . The election of officers then took place , when Comp . Spurr , at the request of all the companions present .

accepted the office of 1 st Principal for the third year . Comp . John Moxon was elected II ., and Comp . Thomas Hugh Oldman , J . There were also present : Comps . Robbs , Goodman , Dr . Hamlin , Bladen , Kirk , Howlett , Howsham , Box ( Janitor ) , and visiting Comp . Nelson , Oliver Chapter . The chapter was then closed in due form , at 9 o ' clock .

LIVERPOOL . -- Walton Chapter , No . 1086 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdalc , on the 6 th ult . The following companions were present : John Lunt

Royal Arch.

M . E . Z . ; Thomas Chesworth , H . ; Joseph C . Lunt , J . ; William Sephton , S . E . ; De la Perelle , S . N . ; William Archer , P . Z-, Prov . G . S ., Treas . ; and John Horbury , P . Z . Visitor : Comp . J . W . Baker , H . 241 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and Comp . Bush was elected a joiningmember . Bro . Pyer , \ vho had been previously elected , was exalted to the supreme degree of R . A .,

the duties of P . S . being performed by Comp . Baker in a very able manner . This was the first meeting since the installation of Principals , and all the officers performed the duties of their several offices in a very efficient manner , which augurs well for the success of the chapter . Bro . Wells , J . W . 580 , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation . The labours of the evening being ended , the chapter was closed in due form .

TWICKENHAM . —Royal Middlesex Chapter , No . 1194 . —This young chapter met at the Grotto Hotel , on Saturday , the 2 istult ., when . intheabsenceof Col . Burdett , M . E . Z ., Comp . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., S . E ., presided , supported b v Comps . W . Roebuck . C . E ., H . ; G . Cattell , J . ; W . Dodd , S . N . ; G . Kenning , P . S . ; A . C . Morton , 1 st A . S . ; H . W . Hunt ,

2 nd A . S . ; Major E . H . Finney , D . C . ; H . Parker , Org . ; J . Coutts , P . Z . 177 and 3 82 ; and H . C . Levander , Z . 76 , P . Z . 720 , a visitor . The chapter ' having been duly opened , Bro . Arthur B . Donnithorne , I . G . 1293 ( Captain 2 nd Lanark Militia ) , was regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony biing rendered by the Principals and officers in a faultless manner . The elections for the

ensuing year resulted unanimously as follows : Comps . Roebuck , Z . ; Cattel , H . ; Dodd , J . ; Little , E . ; Kenning , N . ; Horsley , Treas . ; Morton , P . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Comps . Dodd , Hunt , and Finney were chosen as Auditors . The chapter was then closed , and the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , after which the usual loyal and R . A . toasts were given , and the companions separated .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . Bon Accord Lodge . —A convocation of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on Wednesday , the iSth ult . Present : R . W . Bro . Magnus Ohren , G . M . O ., W . M . ; Bros . Walter Richardson , W . M .-elect ; Frederick Binckes , Sec . ;

Henry Empson , Treas . ; Richard Spencer , S . W . ; William Sugg , J . W . ; Bros . Haig , Jennings , and several other brethren . Visitors : Bros . Hyde Pullen and Major Smith , the latter from India . Bro . David Hodge ( 33 ) was balloted for and unanimously accepted as a joining member , and Bro .

I-redenck Williams ( 452 ) was advanced . The W . M . was then installed , andappointed and invested his officers . The sum of £ 2 2 s . was voted to the Binckes' Testimonial Fund . A sum was voted from the Charity Fund for an old and distressed member , the vote being supplemented by a private subscription at the banquet , which followed .

PROVINCIAL . RAMSGATE . —Ilolmesda ' e Lodge , No . 129 . —This lodge met at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , on Thursday the 26 th ult . In consequence of the inability of Bro . George Neall , the W . M ., to attend on that occasion , his duties were discharged , by special

request , by the V . W . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 104 , W . M . 1 39 , and P . G . O ., who was supported by Bros . L . Finch , S . W . ; Henry Wootton , as J . W . ; T . II , G . Snowden , M . O . ; J . L . Ellcim , S . O . ; J . J . Darlcy , J . O . ; Rev . G . W . Sicklemore , Chap . ; B . Z . Hiscocks , Sec . and Reg . ; J . D . ClarkeS . D . ;

, G . Walker , J . D . : R . Mitchel , I . G . ; G . Meager , Tyler ; & c . The lodge having been opened in due form , ballots were taken for Bro . John W . Devereux as joining member , and for Bros . G . Miles and J . W . Smiih . of the Craft Lodge i 209 , as candidates for advancement , and were respectively declared

clear . Bros . Miles and Smith were then introduced , and duly advanced to the respective degrees of Mark Man and Mark Master , the ceremony being performed in accordance with that used in the lodges with which Bros . T . Meggy and Stevens , Past Grand Overseers , arc connected , and which

has received the approval of the W . Grand Mark Master . Propositions for future advancements were received , and the thanks of the lodge having been voted to Bro . Stevens for his attendance from London , and performance of the duties of the chair , the lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . IPSWICH . —Prudence Encampment . —The quarterly conclave of this encampment was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Present : Sir Kts . W . O . Chambers , E . C . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 30 , D . P . G . C . Suffolk and Cambridge ; W . S . Golding , 1 st Capt . ; Dr . Mills , P . E . C . ; J . Pitcher , P . E . C . ;

Orders Of Chivalry.

C . Davy , P . E . C . ; G . S . Findley , P . E . C . ; Emra Holmes , 31 , 2 nd G . Capt . of Lines , P . G . Reg . Suffolk and Cambridge ; Dr . Beaumont , R . N ., 2 nd Capt . ; P . Cornell , S . B . King , J . Franks , R . G . Wood , R . E . ; M . A . Smith , & c . This being the

annual meeting for the election of E . C , the majority of votes were recorded in favour of Sir Kt . Emra Holmes , Sir Kt . Golding generously retiring in his favour . There being no other business , thebrethren retired for refreshment , and an agreeable evening was spent .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending November 11 , 1871 . j The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries j of lodges and chapters of any change in place or time of meeting . I MONDAY , NOV . 6 . ! Lodge 12 , Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Ship & Turtle 1 Tavern , Leadenhall-street .

,, 16 , Royal Alpha , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s . ] „ 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 72 , Royal Jubilee , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 8 3 , United Lodge of Prudence , Albion HoteI „ Aldersgate-street . „ 90 , St . John ' s , ,, 1 44 , St . Luke ' s , Pier Hotel , Chelsea . ,, 171 , Amity , Ship Hotel , Greenwich .

,, 188 , Joppa , Albion lav ., Aldersgate-street . ., 236 , Unions , Freemasons' Hall . j ,, 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . Mark Lodge , Panmure ( 139 ) , Balham Hotel , Balham . 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 ,. Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 9 s ) , Royal Hotel ,

Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern . Mile End , at 7 for 8 . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite Pantheon ) ,

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

TUESDAY , NOV . 7 . Co'onial Board , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge 7 , Royal York , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 9 , Albion , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 18 , Old Dundee , London Tav ., Bishopsgale-st . ,, 101 , Temple , Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadcnhall-st . ,, 172 , Old Concord , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street .

> i 7 & 5 i St . James ' s , Market Tavern , New Westonstreet , Bermondsey . „ 1257 , Grosvcnor , Victoria Railway Station . 11 i 259 , Duke of Edinburgh , New Globe Tavern , Bow-road .

,, 1261 , Golden Rule , Great Western Htl ., Paddington . ,, 129 S , Royal Standard , Marquess Tav ., Canonbury . Chap . 169 , Temperance , White Swan , Deptford . >» 5 ° 7 . United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kennington . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brelt , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Pahnerston Tav .,

Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms , Rochesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborougli Lodgeof Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro .

T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John ' s Tavern , St . Jolm ' s-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Jonson , Goodman ' s-yard , at 8 .

Florence Nightingale Lodgeof Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of InsVruclion , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . Witjiin , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton ( W . M . 1227 ) , Preceptor . St . Marylebonc Lodge of Instruction ( 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

WEDNESDAY , Nov . 8 . Committee R . M . Benevolent Institution , al 3 . Lodge 3 , Fidelity , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 11 , Enoch , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 13 , Union Waterloo , Masonic Hall , Woolwich . ,, IS , Kent , Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-st .

,, 87 , Vitruvian , White Hart Hotel , College-street ,. Lambeth . ,, 147 . Justice , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . ,, 238 , Pilgrim , Ship and Turtle , Lcadcnhall-slreel . ,, 749 , Bclgrave , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street .. ,, 781 , Merchant Navy , Silver Tavern , Burdett-road ,. Limehouse .

„ S 20 , Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond . ,, 1017 , Montefiore , Freemasons' Hall .