Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

sidered the toast of the evening ' , " The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so paid the Master a well-deserved compliment , and predicted a very successful year for the lodge under Bro . Harper ' s guidance . " The Visitors '" toast was responded to by nearly all those present . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the l . P . M .

and Installing Master . He said , under Bro . Tidmarsh ' s rule the lodge had been brought to a state of high efficiency , and its members had spent a very happy and prosperous year . The working had been invariably good , and the manner in which he had installed his successor that evening would not be soon forgotten by those privileged to witness it . The retiring Master had gained the admiration ,

esteem , and it might be said without exaggeration , the love and affection of the brethren . The presentations already made that afternoon were proofs of this . But , as a further mark of their appreciation , he had now to offer for Bro . Tidmarsh ' s acceptance a portrait of himself in Masonic costume . The brethren had chosen this particular form of present because they thought it would be also valued by

Mrs . Tidmarsh , to whom and to their dear l . P . M . they wished long life and continued happiness . A very handsomely framed portrait was then uncovered amidst cheers . Bro . Tidmarsh , on rising to respond , was very warmly received . He expressed his utter inability to sufficiently thank the brethren for this additional proof of their goodwill and regard . He had no idea that such a presentation

was being prepared , yet he was not going to oblige them by saying it was the surprise that they evidently intended it to be . The brethren had so often gone out of their way to show him kindness that nothing in that direction could come ' as a surprise to him . As regarded his Mastership , he could only claim to have done his duty to the very best of his

ability , and that his work had been crowned with so large a measure of success was partly owing to that already accomplished by his predecessors in the chair . He was very grateful to the VV . M . for the kindly reference to his good wife in connection with the presentation , and on her behalf and on his own he cordially reciprocated their very kind wishes .

TIPTON . Noah ' S Ark Lodge ( No . 347 ) . —A meeting was held on the 19 th ult ., at the Star Hotel , Bloomfield-road , when there were present Bros . A . Smith , W . M . ; W . H . Smith , S . W . ; E . W . Smith , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treas . ; R . Mason , Sec ; G . Bott , S . D . ; W . H . Fellowes , J . D . ; G . Powell , P . M ., D . C ; G . Waring , P . M ., I . G . ; 1 .

Totty , Tyler ; Collins , P . M . ; E . H . Smith , P . M . ; T . Stanford , P . M . ; Rodgers , Fletcher , Hamblett , Ince , Walton , Whitchmore , Pasfield , Pemberton , Deering , and Bywater . Visitors : Bros . Colonel F . Cough , Prov . CM . ; T . Chambers , W . M . Harmonic Lodge ; and J . Collett . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Hamblett and Pasfield were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the

Worshipful Master . The Provincial Grand Master delivered a very interesting address to the brethren , and congratulated the Worshipful Master and his officers upon the efficient manner in which they had performed their duties . The Worshipful Master gave notice of his intention of moving at the next meeting that Mr . James Tyler be balloted for , and if elected , initiated .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lewis Chapter ( No . 1185 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Saturday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Wood Green , for the installation of Principals and induction of officers for the ensuing year , Comp . Henry Garrod , P . G . S . B ., officiating as Installing Principal , when Comps . VV . G . Hildreth , Frederick Carr , and R . S . dishing were respectively installed into the

chairs of Z ., H ., and J . The subordinate officers invested were Comps . G . J . Row , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . T . Thompson , P . Z ., S . E . ; Osterstock , S . N . ; Hewett , P . S . ; Goodwin , 1 st A . S . ; Powter , 2 nd A . S . ; and H . Evender , Janitor . A P . Z . 's jewel was presented to Comp . T . B . Goodfellow in recognition of his services to the chapter . The chapter was then closed .

DONCASTER . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , when Comp . Walker , P . Z ., in the absence of Comp . Bellerby , / .., occupied the First chair , supported by Comp . Ogle , as

II ., and Comp . Dickie , as J . Bros . VV . Chambers and T . Foster were duly exalted to the Sublime Degree . There were also present Comps . A . Brooke , P . Z . ; F . Rand , P . Z . ; Frctwell . J . ; Pavson , S . E . ; Pegler , S . ; Fitzgerald , Webb , Parkin , and Constable .

SHIPLEY . Moravian Chapter ( No . 387 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Saltaire Institute , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., when Comp . Wm . Oddy , Z ., was supported by Comps . J . L . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., H . ; John Tillotson , J . ; T . Denby , P . Z ., Treas . ; John T . Last , as S . E . ; T . M . Holmes , P . Z ., as

S . N . j Dr . McGregor , Slicer , and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . Dr . Wm . R . Bates , P . M ., and John Illingworth , J . W ., both of No . 1522 , which proving unanimous in their favour they and also Bro . John 1 illotson , P . M . 439 , who had been elected at a previous meeting , were respectively exalted to the Supreme Degree ,

of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . J . L . Atherton , P . G . H ., in his usual able manner , and he also explained the signs peculiar to the Degree to the candidates , but for lack of time the mystical lecture was deferred to a subsequent convocation of the chapter . Comp . Last acted as P . Sojourner . The ballot for officers for the ensuing year resulted in the election of Comp . J . L . Atherton , P . G . 11 ., as M . E . Z ., vnth

Comp . John Tillotson , H ., and Comp . C . W . . Curran , J . Comp . Thos . Denby , P . Z ., was re-elected Treasurer . The sum of two guineas was granted out of the funds of the chapter towards the proposed Thomas William Tew Presentation to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ,

for which a sum of 1200 guineas is being raised in the province . Two propositions were received for exaltation , and a resolution passed for an emergency chapter to be held to deal with current business . The chapter was afterwards closed , and the rest of the evening was devoted to refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BELVEDERE . Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , when Bro . Charles VV . Blaxland , P . G . D . C , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of A . by Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Bro . V . Heaps , P . G . I . G ., W . M ., opened the lodge , and ,

after the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bateman , who , as Installing Officer , performed the ceremony of installation admirably . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . T . Crump , S . W . ; C Jolly , S . W . 226 , P . P . G . O ., J . W . ; W . O . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Bateman , Sec ; H . F . Greig , M . O . ; Dr . A . S . Greenway ,

S . O . ; Capt . VV . H . Thomas , J . O . ; E . R . Gabbett , J . D . ; W . H . Messer , I . G . 5 and C . R . Gale , Tyler . A well-served and recherche banquet followed labour , and Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., in responding to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said they were all sorry not to see the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., present , and

also expressed the disappointment of the brethren at the absence , through unavoidable circumstances , of their respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Hayman Cummings , who had promised to attend , but at the last moment found it impossible to do so . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast .

Bro . Heaps , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and said that Bro . Blaxland was well known to most of them for his ability as a worker both in the Craft and Mark lodges held at Belvedere . He was exceedingly proud to see . Bro . Blaxland in the chair , and cordially wished him a good and prosperous year of office . Bro . Blaxland thanked them for placing him in the chair

of the lodge . As he lived some distance away from Belvedere , he felt at first that he could hardly undertake the duties of the position ; but Bro . Bateman kindly wrote and told him that at any time he was unable to attend , he , Bro . Bateman , would do the necessary work for him , and therefore under that kind indulgence he had decided to accept the kind offer of Bro . Bateman and take the chair .

HeFspoke highly of the able manner in which Bro . Bateman had carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and also of the abilities of Bro . Heaps in the chair , and sincerely trufted to emulate the latter , and so win their approbation at the expiration of his year of office . Bro . Heaps , in responding for "The Past Masters , " said all he could say was that he was sorry that he did not join Masonry twenty-live years ago . He thanked the

Past Masters and officers for their unceasing kindness and assistance to him while in the chair , and could assure them that he should support their VV . M . in the same manner that he had been supported , and try all in his power to make his reign a pleasant one . Bro . Trail , W . M . 433 , responded for "The Visitors , " Bros . Crump and jolly for " The Officers , " and then , after a pleasant evening , the brethren separated .

STOCKPORT . Benevolent Lodge ( No . 67 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Lion Hotel on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . W . Booth , P . P . S . G . O ., VV . M . ; C M . Armitage , P . P . J . G . O ., S . W . ; J . Hudson , J . W . ; T . Worsnup , P . G . I , of W ., Treas . ; W . Ramsden , P . G . R .

, R . ofM . ; H . Finch , Sec . ; J . Cookson , P . G . S . B ., S . O H . Lomas , P . G . I . G ., J . O . ; H . VV . Markland , J . D . Kain , and C . Atkinson . Visitors : Bros . R . Newhouse , P . G . D . England , P . G . Sec . ; J . D . Murray , P . G . O . England ; J no . Clayton , P . P . G . R . Lancashire ; and G . S . Smith , J . W . 34 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed , and Bro . C . M . Armitage , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . J . D . Murray to Bro . Wm . Booth , P . P . S . G . O ., W . M ., who duly installed Bro . Armitage into the chair , who invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . H . Finch , S . W . ; j . Hudson , J . W . ; T . M . Cairns , Reg . ; J . Worsnup , Treas . ; J . Cookson , Sec . ; J . C . Armitage , M . O . ; J . B . Harrison , S . O . ; H . Lomas ,

J . O . ; J . D . Kain , S . D . ; H . G . Small , J . D . ; and J . W . Markland , I . G . Previous to the installation , Bro . E . A . Crompton , 23 (> S and 23 S 7 , was balloted for , and proving unanimous he was advanced by Bro . Wm . Booth , who performed the first part of the ceremony , and Bro . ) . D .

Murray the latter , the whole being a perfect treat to those who had the privilege of witnessing it . Letters of apology from Bros . Hon . A . de Tatton Kgerton , P . G . VV . England , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Rev . C VV . S . Stanhope , Past Dep . P . G . M . ; F . R . Stevenson , P . G . Treas . ; W . Gcodacre , P . G . D . England ; and Hawkins ( Malta ) .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burclett Lodge ( No . ISI ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 18 th ultimo . Among those in attendance were Bros . VV . J . Porter , l . P . M ., acting W . M . ; W . Thomas , S . W . ; Davis , J . W . ; Woodruff , M O . ; Von Joel , P . G . Stwd ., S . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . O . W ., & c , Sec . ; J . T . Briggs ,

P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; C H . Kohler , P . M . ; and Bro . G . Edwards , P . G . Stwd ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a resolution was passed as to the exclusion of certain brethren in arrear . Bro . W . Thomas was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; Bro . VV . Fisher , P . M ., Treasurer ; and Bro . G . Harrison , Tyler .

'I he W . M . having that week lost his muther by death , after a lingering illness , a vote of condolence was passed , and the Secretary was directed to forward the same to Bro . Simm . nds . A Past Master's jewel having been voted to the VV . M ., apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . VV . Fisher , P . M . ; George Everett , J . O . ; D . P .

Cama , W . VV . Westley , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed . Bro . Briggs acknowledged " The Health of the Grand Officers , " and Bro . George Edwards , P . G . S ., that of "The Visitors . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Ellson , W . M . ; J . Mitchell , S . W . ; Scott , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Russell , S . D .: Steele , J . D . ; Peet , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Rashleigh , Windsor , Balcombe , Lyell , Chesterton , King , Roberts , Cheese , F .

Reeves , Folkard , Rankin , Boulton , Morris , Crouch , and Fox . Visitors : Bros . H . Scott Palmer , S 57 , and VV . Baldwin , 2345 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and BrO . Rashleigh having offered himself _ as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation

was announced , with Bro . Poole as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the rest of the ceremony of installation rehearsed . The brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , and the officers were invested by Bro . Folkard , the addresses being given by Bro . Ellson . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bros . Baldwin and Palmer were elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at IA , Fitzroy-sciuare , when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . Corp , W . M . ; J . Rutgers , S . W . ; A . Berrington , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ; W . H . Bourke , S . D . ; H . Neville , J . D . ; H . Richmond , I . G . ; C F . Cox , H . Hurt , H . Sadler , E . Bulling , M . Evans , D .

D . West , and H . Norman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Norman having volunteered to act as the candidate , was examined , entrusted , and retired from the lodge , which was then opened in the Third Degree , and the candidate re-admitted , when

the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . W . H . Kirby worked the 5 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . Sadler was unanimously elected W . M . for the 10 th instant , and having appointed his officers , announced that the work would be the ceremony of passing , an explanation of the tracing board , and the 6 th Section of the First Lecture . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Hill , W . M . ; Cars , S . W . ; Plant , J . W . ; Hooper , S . D . ; Rice , J . D . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Lord , I . G . ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; Stedman , H . C . Martin , Turner , Stanley , and

Hobley . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stanley candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren .

' 1 he W . M . rose for the first time . Bros . F . Stanley , 1326 , and J . J . Stedman , 1728 , were unanimously elected members . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hill , W . M ., for so ably performing the duties , being the first time in this lodge . All Masonic business over , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . J . M . Hutchings , VV . M . 1425 , W . M . ; L . J . Powell , S . W . ; E . A . Boughton , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1 425 , Dep . Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H ' . Dehane , P . M . 1543 Sec . ;

, VV . Chappie , S . D . 1425 , S . D . ; T . M . Lamble , J . D . |; J . Bartlett , W . M ., I . G . ; J . T . Shapcott , Stwd . ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 511 ; E . J . Reed , W . Hittier , G . Weaver , M . J . R . Dundas , j . C . Conway , A . Clark , and J . Smith . 1 he lodge was opened in due form , and trie minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and after

the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . ' 1 he following brethren , Chalfont , Cinder , Gelliun , Hatton , Boughton , Dundas , Shapcott , Rosenoerg , and Curtis having presented new collars , and Bro . Cuff having had the jewels re-silvered , the W . M . accepted them on behalf of the lodge of instruction , and invested the officers in a very able manner . Bro .

Read worked the Second Sectioii of ' the lecture , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the brethren who had presented the collars , also to Bro . Cuff . A letter was read from Bro . Curtis . 1 ' he brethren entitled to vote at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge promised their support to Bro . G . Read for the Board of Benevolence . Alter " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 1 st hist ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . J . Williams , W . M . ; T . C Dyer , S . W . ; W . Hillier , J . W . ; R . H . Williams . W . M . 2090 , P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., 1 ' reas . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , bee . ; H . R . Elkin , S . D . ; T . Kington , J . D . ; E . E . Gelluwski , I . G .: J . R . Hubbard ,

VV . M . 4 63 , P . J . CD . Surrey ; C Woods , James Barker , P . M . ; and A . Williams , P . M . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes ot the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hubbard acting as candidate . The VV . M . vacated hs chair in favour of Bro . A . Williams . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Barker offered as a candidate for raising ,

and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the cerem iny rehearsed . Bro . R . J . Williams retook the position of W . M ., and the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A vrte of thanks was also passed to Bro . R . JWilliams 'or the able manner in which he had conducted lhe duties of VV . M . for the first time . Bro . Dyer was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and after " Heartygood wishes" the lodge was closed .