Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; Beauchamp , Treas . .-R . VV . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., Sec ; VV . G . Collier , J . D . ; Finch , acting I . G . ; Porter , Org . ; J . Filler , I . P . M . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; H . Handel , Stedenlield , Hill , Barnes , Lawrence , Gomme , Decks , and others . Thc visitors were Bros . Herbert , 627 ; Beard , 94 6 ; Stevens , iiio ; Chandler , 1656 .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Southwell was passed and Bro . Middleweek raised , both ceremonies being carried out by the VV . M . _ Some minor business having been disposed of the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .

Bros . Forge and Hurst responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " The toast of "The W . M . " was flatteringly proposed by the I . P . M ., and it having been replied to by the W . M . the toast of "The Visitors" came next in order and was

acknowledged by Bros . Stevens , Herbert , Beard , and Chandler in fitting terms . "The Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bro . Filler in a short but effective speech , and " The Officers " by Bros . Beauchamp , Stevens , and Porter . The brethren shortly afterwards separated .

BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1 S 21 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the brethren of this lodge took place on the 28 th ult ., in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . The VV . M ., Bro . VV . Newsome , presided , the members of the lodge present being Bros . G . S . Godfree , I . P . M . ; S . Peters , S . VV . ; B . Burficld , J . W . ; W . A . Tooth , Chap . ; H . Davey , Treas . ; J . B . Hannay

, Sec . ; R . Allison , S . D . ; T . Berry , J . D . ; R . Pearce , D . C . ; H . Anscombe , I . G . ; W . C . Newsome , Org . ; J . Woodhead , Stwd . ; C . Fasola , E . Boutcher , H . Hart , H . Stairs , J . Seagrave , J . Billing-hurst , J . Sayers , M . Lelew , F . H . VVillmer , M . Grinberg , A . R . Baker , and F . Marks . Among the visitors were Bros . Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; W . R .

Wood , P . G . P . ; VV . Kuhe , P . G . O . ; VV . D . Stone , VV . M . 311 ; T . Billing , 732 ; VV . Harris , VV . M . 295 ; J . Dixon , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 271 ; A . S . Creak , 271 ; W . Smith , P . M . 732 ; J . Luttman-Johnson , W . M . 1466 ; A . Burtenshaw , 1463 ; B . Lomax , VV . M . Su ; VV . Balchin , Stwd . 1636 ; VV . Anderson , Sec . 315 ; S . H . Soper , W . M . 732 ; C . Bourne , mo ; F . Daniel , I . P . M . 732 ; F . Harrison ,

W . M . 1 S 29 ; VV . N . Roe , P . G . O ., D . C . 1636 ; VV . H . Brown , J . W . 1919 ; J . Leleu , I . G . 1636 ; E . Dumsday , 1797 ; G . R . Lockyer , VV . M . 315 ; A . T . Long , VV . M . 1726 ; B . Bennett , P . M . 732 ; G . Fieldus , J . D . i 82 g ; T . P . Harker , D . C . 732 ; E . Broadbridge , VV . M . 1797 ; Douglas N . Ross , 271 ; E . Mitchell , 1 S 29 ; R . Nicholson , 315 ; J . Curtis , P . G . S . B ., P . M . 315 , and P . M . 1797 ; and G . Cole , l . VV . 1636 .

Bro . S . Peters having been installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . VV . Newsome , who was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . As a singular fact the installing Master was totally blind and we think it is the first time on record that the ceremony has been performed by one so seriousl y afflicted . The officers were duly invested as under : Bros . Wm . Newsome , I . P . M . ; B . Burfield , S . VV .:

J . B . Hannay , J . W . ; H . Davey , Treas . ; VV . A . Tooth , Chap . ; T . Berry , S . D . ; R . H . Pearce , J . D . ; J . Woodhead , I . G .: H . Anscombe , D . C ; J . Billinghurst , and H . Stairs , Stwds . ; and W . C . Newsome , Org . 1 he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by the newly-installed W . M ., and

supplied by Bros . Sayers and Marks , the well known caterers , who on this occasion surpassed their usual ability in these matters . The room was lighted by the electric light , and one of the happiest effects was produced . These caterers are also engaged to supply the Sussex provincial banquet on the 12 th inst . The usual Masonic toasts were given and were agreeably interspersed by some excellent

songs and trios contributed by Miss Alice Smith , Miss Darlington , Bros . E . Broadbridge , S . H . Soper , R . Nicholson and Mr . G . Marten Barling . Bro . W . Kuhe played one of his finely executed pianoforte solos , while the duties of accompanyist were ably carried out by Bro . W . N . Roe . The meeting was of a hearty character , and repeated allusion was made in eulog stic terms to the excellent working of the lodge . ¦

BARMOUTH . —Mawddach Lodge ( No . 19 S 8 ) . ¦—Ihe members of this lodge , which was inaugurated about the beginning of this year , had a sumptuous banquet given lo its officers and members Uy Bto . Samuel Pope , Q . C , P . M ., at the Cors-y-gedol Hotel , on Friday evening ^ the 2 Sth ult . A large number of the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner ( which was supplied from a carte blanche

order given by Bro . Pope ) in a style most creditable to the justl y celebrated " Cors-y-gedol . " After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been drunk , the genial host proposed , jn his happiest manner , " Success and Prosperity to the Mawddach Lodge , " coupling with it the health of its founder , Bro . VV . J . Lovegrove , VV . M ., to whose inde-• atgable zeal the present flourishing state of the lodge was

mainly due . Tt " lovegrove in responding proposed "The Health of uro . Pope , " thanking him for his assistance and the many marks of favour he had shown to the lodge since its fornf * ' ° r' ^ fr" * " ver y pleasant meeting his genorous liberalit y had that evening afforded them . The toast was received

ivith the greatest enthusiasm . After dinner the Dolgelly glee party , conducted by Mr . G ff ' if ^ ac P P anied on the piano by Bro . Professor willith , contributed materially to the pleasure of the vening . After some excellent songs had been sung by various members , the brethren separated .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — _; . [? " a good attendance of brethren at the meeting "' mis lodge of instruction at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Stevp nl * on Friday- the 28 th ""• W . Bro . James lni ~ . ' , M . 720 , 1216 , 1426 , the Preceptor , opened the

, _ \ V n 7-30 precisely , when amongst others present were Kibbl / ° u , KV N * Bate - W * * R ° y al Jubilee ; VV . F . IW 1 , * , * ' 4 2 C * and W . Thurston , P . M . and Treas . ; C s ' vK Sarjeant , R . Poore , Sec . ; C . VV . Acocks , C ' 1 ' AT ' , * H * Chapman , D . Stroud , Jas . Laurence , " J . Axford , Payne , Tomkins , and others .

Instruction.

The ceremony of installation of W . M . was rehearsed with the object of affording special instruction to the VV . Bros . Bate and Kibble , who are about to install their respective successors in the lodges of which they arc the present Masters . These brethren very ably rehearsed several portions of the ceremony , and both gave promise

of success in the discharge of the final duty which devolves on all Masters desirous of leaving their exalted office with credit and reputation . Time was found for practice in entry drill , which greatly interested the visitors . Bros . James Laurence and Tomkins were elected members . Bro . j . B . Sarjeant was elected VV . M . for theensuing week , and the lodge was then closed in perfect harmony .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) - —This lodge had a very successful meeting on Tuesday last at the Green Dragon , Stepney , E . Thc chair was ably occupied by Bro . G . Price , a very promising member of the parent lodge . Bro . Price was assisted by Bros . J . Taylor , as S . VV . ; \ V . Hawes , J . W . ; J . U . Shingfield , Deacon ; VV . Cross , Secretary ; J . J . Berry , P . M ., Preceptor ;

Ellingford , P . M . ; Relf , Arliss , and others . After formalities the ceremony of initiation was worked in a manner which was subsequently acknowledged by a unanimous vote of thanks from the brethren . Bro . Cross , VV . M . 554 , then occupied the chair and worked the Third ceremony capitally , Bro . Arliss being the candidate in both Degrees . Bro . J . Taylor was elected W . M . for next Tuesday , and brethren attending will find capital working .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the ist inst ., at the Fountain's Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , VV . Present : Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , VV . M . ; C . R . Wickens , S . VV . ; VV . H . Cnalfont , VV . M . 1 . 125 , J . W . ; George Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . E . Dehane , VV . M . 1343 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; R . E . Cursons , S . D . ; J . C . Rhir . d , J . D . ;

C Horton , l . G . j M . J . Green , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M ., VV . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab ; D . Stroud , H . Perdue , C . S' Mote , VV . A . Vincent , A . Hardy , J . C . Morse , J . J . Thomas , W . Honeyball , J . Lawrence , C Bellerby , jun . ; F . Chandler , 16 5 6 , 1793 ; W . Death , and S . J . Humfress . Bro . D . VVetherilt , 16 S 1 , was a visitor . Lodge opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the

minutes were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , and the First Section ot the Lecture was worked by the VV . M . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . H . Perdue being candidate . Lodge

was then called off and the brethren instructed in entry drill by Bro . G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor . Lodge called on and Bro . F . Chandler , 1636 , 1793 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Wickens was elected VV . M . for the 22 nd inst ., being officers' night . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned to the Sth inst .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above chaptir was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . Comp . Geo . Dalrymple , Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., presided , supported as follows : Comps . Ed . Clark , P . G . Stwd ., H . ; F . Hodgson , J . ; J . F . Ray , S . E . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . G . S . N ., S . N . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as P . S . ;

VV . C . Johns and R . VV . Moore , Asst . Stwds . ; J . Casson , Janitor ; J . J . Robinson , J . Batt , Rees Thomas , Chas . " Cowan , and E . Sutheiet , 94 . The only business before the chapter was to exalt Bros . J . Bewlay and L . Ward ; both being in attendance they were exalted to the Supreme Degree , and the chapter was closed in form .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CHORLEY . —Lawrence Lodge ( No . 313 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the lodge rooms , in the Town Hall , when Bro . James Lawrence was duly installed as W . M ., and invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . James Corbitt , S . W . ; j . M . Kerr , J . W . and Treas . ; John Heald , M . O . , Robert Irving , S . O . j A . Hall , J . O . ; VV . Doman , S . D . ; John Bradshaw , J . D . ; Thomas F .

Jackson , Sec . and Reg . ; Joseph Hopkinson , Time Keeper ; and John B . Withnell , Tyler . Bro . James D . Murray , G . S . B ., discharged the duties of Installing Master in his usual able and impressive manner , for which he received the thanks of the brethren . There were also the following visitors present : Bros . VV . T . Byron , P . P . G . Stwd . ; A . C . Crossley , Holt , and Milner , of No . 158 .

The lodge was closed in due form and good harmony , "Hearty good wishes" being tendered to the VV . M . on behalf of the Rose and Thistle Lodge , 15 S , and of St . John ' s Lodge , T . I ., Bolton . The newly-installed VV . M . then invited all the brethren to accompany him to the Cattle Market Hotel , where an excellent spread awaited them . Ample justice was done to the good things , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

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BIRTHS . WIGHT . —On the 29 th ult ., at 428 , Liverpool-road , London , the wife of Dr . George Wight , of a son . J owiTT . —On the ist inst ., at The Orchard , Levenshulme , near Manchester , the wife of Mr . Walter E . Jowitt , of a daughter .

MARRIAGES . STYER—BERENS . —On the 26 th ult ., atEdgbaston , Walter B . Styer , LL . B ., of South Hampstead , to Louisa , daughter of the late Mr . Henry Berens , of Ferndale , Edgbaston .

DEATHS . HODGE . —On the 20 th ult ., at Sidmouth , Bro . Dr . Benjamin Terry Hodge , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . and P . P . G . S . N . Devon , & c , aged 65 years . JARDINE . —Recently , at Jersey , Bro , H . Du Jardine ,

Prov . G . . yler Jersey , aged 94 years . TURQUAND . —On the 26 th ult ., at Acacia Lodge , Leytonstone , Samuel James Turquand , P . M . Sgo , P . M . 1556 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , aged 68 years ; brother of the Rev , P . ] . Turquand , of Walworth ,

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

The following balance sheet of the Supreme Council has been issued and is as follows : — THE TREASURER -GENERAL IN ACCOUNT WITH THE SUPREME COUNCIL , 33 , IST J , 1 SS 3 . Dr . Receipts . To Balance in Bank , 1 st July , 1 SS 2 £ 94 $ 10 5 Do . with Treasurer S 2 o Since Received ... 202 5 10 1

£ 2982 2 6 Expenditure . Cr . By Charity Donations £ i 6 S o o „ Purchase of Stock 1033 10 o

» » „ Books 22 15 6 >> „ ,, Furniture 30 iS o „ Payments for Salaries , Rent , Printing , Establishment ( including Repairs ) , & c . 1224 o 5 „ Balance in Bank 4 S 1 15 7 „ „ with Treasurer 21 3 o

£ 29 S 2 2 6 Examined and found correct . FRANK RICHARDSON , 33 " . ( Signed ) II . CLERK , 33 , Treasurer-General , 33 , Golden-square London , VV . July 2 nd , 1 SS 3 .

BALANCE-SHEET , IST J , 1 SS 3 . Assets . To Cash in London and Westminster Bank ... £ 481 15 7 „ „ hands of Treasurer 21 3 o £ 900 Madras Railway Stock , 5 p . c ( cost ) 1007 5 o Madras Railway Debenture Stock , 3 . V p . c Soo o o

jfc 1200 Russian Bonds , 5 p . c , 1 S 71 ( cost ) nSg 10 o £ 1000 3 p . c . Consols ( cost ) g 62 10 o £ 700 Queensland 4 "; p . c . Bonds ... 709 2 6 £ 2000 Cape of Good Hope Stock , 4 . V p . c . ( cost ) _ 2021 o o £ ' 600 New South Wales 4 p . c . Bonds ... 613 10 o Furniture and Appointments ( valued at ) ... iSSS 18 1

Library ( estimated ) ... ... ... 234 S 4 3 Plate ( valued at ) 393 5 o Organ ( cost ) 300 o o Leases : —33 , Golden Square 6 S 0 o 0 2 , Upper John Street 925 0 o Masonic Hall ... 1060 o o Cellarage ... ... 500 o o

£ iS , 90 i 3 S Liabilities . By Compounders , 31 ° , 32 ° , and 33 —177 Members £ 484 12 o Compounders , 30 ° —3 S 1 Members ... 814 o o 1298 12 o Balance , being Capital 14 , 602 11 5

£ 15 , 901 3 5 Examined with the books and found correct . ( Signed ) ROBT . MACKIE , Public Accountant , fith July , 1 SS 3 , S , Old Jewry , E . C .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . DR . BENJAMIN TERRY HODGE , 30 , OF SIDMOUTH . We regret to announce the death of this distinguished and learned brother , which took place on the 20 th ult ., at the age of 65 , after an illness of some weeks . In Sidmouth , and for many miles around , our brother's name is almost a household one . To the sick poor he was as unremitting in his care and attention as to their wealthier neighbours , and to them his loss is almost irreparable , whilst to say that he

was loved and respected would scarcely convey an adequate idea o ! the feelings entertained b y all classes for him . In manner he was scrupulously cautious and unostentatious , which always induced him to decline public office , and enabled him to devote his sole attention to his practice . As a sportsman he was equally skilful and popular as in his profession , and the only holiday which he permitted himself

to take were spent in the fields and woods or by the riverside . But it is as a Freemason that we have an interest in the career of the deceased gentleman . He was P . M . of 164 ; P . Z . S 47 and 106 ; also a P . P . G . D . of Devon , and P . P . G . S . N , of Devon . He was Past Preceptor of the Roug ' emont Preceptory at Exeter , and one of the six Ritual Commissioners appointed to revise and rewrite the

ritual of the Knights Templar , and as a recognition of his services in this respect he was appointed a K . C . T . ; he was also a Past Preceptor of one of the London Priories . In the Craft and Royal Arch he was unequalled for his working throughout the province , his immense research and extraordinary memory , together with hisimpressive manner , rendered all his working of the highest order . There was no part

of any of the degrees or installations that he could not be called on to perform at a minute ' s notice . He was buried on the 24 th ult . in the family vault , close to the west entrance to the Parish Church and almost underneath the grand window given by her Majesty to this pretty edifice in memory of her father , who died in Sidmouth . Most of the shops in

the town were closed , and hundreds of tearful faces lined the route taken by the long procession . The coffin was of polished oak , with brass fittings , and the top and sides were almost hidden by the magnificent wreaths and floral devices , tributes of loving friends and patients . As the mourners were leaving the churchyard , and again in the evening , a muffled peal was rung on the church bells .

H . DU JARDINE , PROV . G . TYLER JERSEY . It has been the will of T . G . A . O . T . U . to summon to the Grand Lodge above the oldest Freemason of this province , Bro . H . du Jardin . He was initiated in the Mechanics Lodge on the 19 th October , 1820 , and has discharged the duty of P . G . Tyler as well as Tyler of the other lodges in the province for many years to the utmost satisfaction of the brethren . He was also the oldest annuitant on the list of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , having been