Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

0 I 1 the 24 th ult . Among those present were Bros . R- F Jordan , W . M . ; Fromhoitz , S . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting J . W . ; W . Carter , I ' M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Hudson , I . G . ; Hakim , W . S . ; Steng , D . C ; Charles Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Heapliy , P . M . ! T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Cobham , P . M ., and others . The visitors

were Bros . R . Bowen , J . D . 65 ; Hollyman , 27 ; R . White , 1107 ; and R . Cursons , 16 S 1 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Maskell and Lange were passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being well performed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . R . Cursons , 16 S 1 ,

as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Boys' School , and directed to be placed on Bro . Steng ' s list as a Steward at the coming Festival . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A regular meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the iSth ult . Bro . G . Edwards , W . M ., 'presided , and there were present Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., & c , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . W . ; T . C Edmunds , S . D . ; J . Dimsdale , J . D . ; G . F . Bates , I . G . ; and a number of brethren . Bros . Puxty and Ball were raised , and Bros . Coles and Pfeifer were passed . Some discussion on various matters followed , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

HENRY LEVANDER LODGE ( No . 204 S ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 28 th ult ., at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . Bro . H . Lovegrove , W . M ., was supported by Bros . C . J . Axford , S . VV . ; VV . A . Scurrah , J . W . ; C . P . McKay , P . M ., Sec . ; and several brethren and visitors . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , two gentlemen were balloted

for , and one ( Mr . Wilkin ) being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order . Bros . Smith , Barfoot , McKay , Worrall , and Reece , were raised to the Third Degree . . At the completion of another very successful meeting the brethren dined together , and a pleasant evening was spent . The lodge was in mourning out of respect to the memory of the late Bro . H . Levander .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . j 7 ) .- * -The usual meeting was held on Monday , the and inst ., at the Swan Hotel , at 6 o'clock . Present : Bros . F . VV . Pacey , VV . M . ; John Booth , P . M . ; Jas . Poyntz , S . W ; lohn Hardcastle , J . W . ; Hy . Lomax , S . D . ; Jas . Naylor , I . D . ; Robt . Nightingale , I . G . ; [ . W . Roiley , Tyler ; G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., G . Stwd . Scotland ; Johnson

Mills , P . M . ; John Morris , P . M ., Prov . G . S . Works ; R . K . Freeman , P . M . ; E . M . Garstang , P . M . ; Thos . Hyson , P . M . 348 ; W . Forrest , Thompson , Murphy , Robinson , Golding , Gillibrand , Clarke , and Mather . Visitor , Bro . J . F . Skelton , W . M . 146 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bros . Murphy and Thompson were raised to the Sublime

Degree of Master Masons by the W . M . The working tools of this degree were explained by Bro . Mills . Lodge having been closed to the First Degree , Mr . Thomas Barnes was proposed as a candidate for initiation , balloted , and elected , and was duly initiated by the W . M ., and the working tools of the degree were explained to him by Bro . Brockbank . A portion of the Ancient Rules and Charges having been read by the S . W ., thc lodge was closed in due form .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old and thriving lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., when there was a numerous attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Moult , I . P . M ., in the absence of the VV . M ., supported by the following members and visitors : Bros . C 1 . Banister ,

P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., * Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; John Wood , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; James McCuIIoch , P . M . ; A'Rhagg , S . W . ; A . Simpson , as J . W . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., as Sec . ; VV . Dalrymple , S . D . ; W . Brown , J . D . ; W . F . Raeburn , LG . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Thompson , Stwd . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; T . Tucker , ' 1 . Davison , VV . Whitfield . C . Case . W .

Richardson , M . R . Wright , J . Bulmer , R . Tate , John T . Harrison , J . Patterson , H . B . Greene , VV . Towers , T . Swan , J . C . Lawson , VV . M . 424 ; R . VV . Cummins , P . M . 424 ; G . N . Patterson , I . G . 424 ; H . Nixon , Stwd . 434 ; A . M . Loades , P . M . 24 ; J . T . Ridley , Sec . 406 ; W . M . Lyons , J . W . fG ; R . Simpson , 406 ; G . Hardy , P . M . 164-5 ; W . S . Armstrong , S . W . and W . M . elect 1346 ; T . R . Jobson , 'W 4 ; James Livingstone , 1712 ; J . Appleyard , 413 , and others .

After the preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . Henry Barnett Greene was passed as a fellow Craftsman by the acting W . M ., and the working tools were explained by the S . W . The elections for the ensuing year were afterwards proceeded with , and Bro . A . Rhagg was unanimousl y elected as W . M . j and Bro . M . Corbett . P . M .. as 1

reas . of the Finance Committee , Bros . R . Ferry , as Org . ; and Joshua Curry , as T y ler . Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., took 'he opportunity of pointing out to thebrethren that the present year was the 150 th anniversary of the lodge since it received its warrant in 171 c , and suiro-ested that some

tmng special should mark the celebration of such an eventful ¦ occurrence . tl A f receiving the good wishes of the visiting brethren ie lod ge was closed , and a goodly muster of members and rcn . T- ¦ ? l ° urned to tne refreshment room , and spent the " -mainder of the evening in harmony .

SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — Th r S ffu , ar meeting of the above lodge was held on nursaay evening , the 12 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Amt * ? ' thc W * * ' Bro * J * R * Pattison , presiding ! mong those present were Bros . J . C . Moor , I . P . M ., 1 Tr ?* R-S'ngleton , S . W . ; W . B . Ferguson , J . W . P ' Sf " p ^ f ^ a P-G . D-of C , D . C ; G . C . Watson Na *\ * P , -G-J . D ., Sec ; C . M . Wake , S . D . ; J . G S . S * , ' * B * -V , * A * ° * Sutcliffe , I . G . ; T . Campbell , W M l * S' Nicholson , J . S . j W . Beattie , P . M . ; J . Dobson VV -M . 80 J j . Potts P . M . P . P . G . D . ; Rev . W . Bowlan

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

S . VV ., VV . M . elect 1664 , P . P . G . Chap . Northumberland ; J . Atkinson , W . M . 661 ; T . Shepherd , P . M . ; 1 . Scorfield , P . M . 6 ( 51 ; W . Scott , VV . M . elect 661 ; | . Sedcole , | W . M . 1119 ; J . Nelson , I . P . M . So ; J . G . Kirtley , VV . M . 949 ; and others . The lodge was duly opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J , R . Pattison . The ballot having been successfully taken at the previous meeting for Mr . George Eunson , the candidate was duly introduced and initiated into Masonry by the

W . M ., Bro . Pattison . Bro . VVm . Campbell was afterwards passed to the degree of a F . C . by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . C . Moor . The lodge was suitably draped in mourning , owing to the decease during the past month of Bro . Henry Tonkinson , P . M . and Treasurer , one of the most valuable members of the lodge , who by his genial bearing and pleasant , manly disposition had earned the regard of all the brethren . The vacant Treasurer's chair was suitably draped ; the collar and jewel of the oflice hung over the front of it . Suitable reference was first made to this

mournful event by The W . M ., who said : Brethren , it is my mournful duty to-night to remind you of the great loss we have sustained since our last lodge was held . 1 was unable to be present on that occasion , owing to illness , a circumstance 1 shall always regret , since that proved to be the last opportunity

we ever had in this world of seeing and conversing with our deeply lamented Bro . Henry Tonkinson . During the course of the Friday night following that meeting our esteemed brother was stricken down with paralysis , with the result which we all sincerely deplore . In Bro . Tonkinson 1 feel that I have not only lost a brother Mason , but a friend , with whom I have been on the most affectionate terms from

boyhood . I am very sure that his loss will be long felt in the Palatine Lodge . I submit to you the following resolution , which will be supported by several of the brethren : — "That this lodge deeply laments the decease of Bro . Henry Tonkinson , P . M . and Treasurer , and hereby resolves that the following letter of condolence be forwarded to the widow of our late brother : —

"' Palatine Lodge , No . 97 , Sunderland , " ' February 12 th , 1885 . "' Dear Madam , " * We , the Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Palatine Lodge of Freemasons , in general lodge assembled , beg to express our deep sorrow at the bereavement occasioned by the sad and sudden death of your beloved husband , our esteemed and deeply lamented

Past Master and Treasurer , and to offer you and each of the members of your family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy with you in your sorrow . " ' By his unvarying kindness , and the great interest he evinced in all matters pertaining to the welfare of our lodge , lie gained the esteem and affection of the brethren . " ' VVe therefore respectfully offer our sincere condolence and sympathy , and pray earnestly that the Almighty may

support and comfort you , and the members of your family , in your grief and affliction . " ' I remain , dear Madam , yours sincerely , '" JOSEPH ROBSON PATTISON . '" Bro . E . D . Davis , P . P . G . J . W ., said : A high authority taught us that " Man is born to sorrow , " and in the Province of Durham we have of late had reason to fully realise the profound truth conveyed in this observation . Not very

long since we lost our highly respected P . G . M ., Bro . John Fawcett , who was alike invaluable as a Mason and irreproachable as a man . The sudden demise of our lamented P . G . Sec , Bro . Crookes , followed soon after . Then an esteemed and beloved member of the Royal Family , who had done us the honour of a visit , was , without the briefest warning , removed from the scene of his labours . We had scarcely recovered from the effect of this severe

shock when our late highly-respected P . G . M ., the Marquis of Londonderry , was called from us . Now the Palatine Lodge in particular has greater cause to mourn in consequence of the heavy loss they have sustained by the sudden death of Bro . Henry Tonkinson , P . M . and Treasurer . He felt assured that the sorrow with which his heart was charged was reciprocated by every brother present . The services of their late brother could scarcely be estimated in

any spoken eulogiums , * his genial presence in the lodge , his assiduity in duty , his pver-willing and valuable help endeared him to all . Their thoughts must necessarily be turned to the heavy sorrow which had fallen upon their late brother ' s family . He felt assured that there was not a brother present who would not willingly mitigate or alleviate that sorrow if he could . It was impossible to picture the members of that bereaved family looking at the empty

chair of the head of that household without forcibly realising the anguish of their reflections . He thought that if the expression of the profound sympathy of the brethren there assembled could be conveyed to the family of their late lamented brother it might afford a solace to , if not an alleviation of , their poignant sorrow . His own emotions were too deep to permit him to extend his remarks . He felt confident that the brethren understood his present

feelings , and trusted that the expression of their profoundest sympathy would afford to those so sorely afflicted the highest consolation they could offer . Bro . J . C Moor , I . P . M ., seconded the motion of the W . M . After the eloquent address of Bro . Davis , few further words were needed , as all endorsed the remarks that had been made . Their late Bro . Tonkinson had become endeared to them all ; his presence at their

meetings was always a pleasure to the lodge ; his valuable help in the transaction of the business of the lodge they much prized . It had been a p leasure to him ( Bro . Moor ) to be Secretary during Bro . fonkinson ' s Mastership , and when he in turn became Master , it had been a pleasure and a source of congratulation to all that Bro . Tonkinson was elected Treasurer . He was present in the best of health at their last lodge meeting , and none of them could for a

moment have anticipated such a sad and sudden loss as his death had occasioned—a loss that would long be painfully felt in the Palatine Lodge . At his funeral the W . M . and officers and brethren had assembled ; a wreath , in token of their regard had been placed upon his remains by the W . M ., and the touching expression of condolence and sympathy with his widow and family would be a fitting

mark of the grief which all felt at that bereavement which was common to them all , but which would be especially keen to his relatives . The resolution was then carried amid solemn silence . The lodge was afterwards closed in due form . " An honoured . memory " was afterwards silently observed , and the vocal harmony was dispensed with at the after proceedings .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' HaU , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 5 th ult . Present : Bros . J . VV . Edwards , VV . M . ; K . R . Lesenden , S . W . ; J . Garside , J . VV . ; VV . Nicholl , P . M ., Treas ., Edward Smith , Sec ; W . B . Akerman , S . D . ; G . C Fruhling , J . D . , * John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ,

D . C ; J . R . Lever , P . M ., Org . ; Edward Wehl , I . G . ; Isaac Pearson , and C . V . Anger , Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; VV . J . Cunliffe , I . P . M . ; Jas . Wilson , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; M . B . Yates , J . E . Middlehurst , Thos . Sumner , E . Wormleighton , C . E . Rottmeyer , J . Bradshaw , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was

taken successfully for Bro . G . Gooden , as a re-joining member , and subsequently for Mr . Basil Marco Vultchoff , who was elected and initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Wm . Nicholl , P . M . Bro . Charles Edward Daber was passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M ., who performed the ceremony most creditably , being his first essay . Bro . John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , delivered the E . A . charge to both candidates , and the lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and harmony .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Southampton Lodge ( No . 359 ) - —The installation of Bro . E . Gayton , S . W . of the past year , as VV . M ., took place at the Masonic Hall , on the 2 ist ult ., in the presence of a numerous gathering . A Board of Installed Masters included W . Bros . T . DartnaU , W . M . Royal Gloucester ; H . Webb , VV . M . 359 ; J . Ireland , VV . M . Albert and Edward ; C J .

Phillips , M . Miles , J . Robertson , G . J . Tilling , all of 130 ; J . D . Barford , G . Dymott , E . T . Howell , G . P . Perkins , T . P . Payne ( who conducted the ceremony ) , J . P . Hine , C . Cox , H . P . Aslatt , and Henry Lashmore , all of 394 ; and VV . Berry , 17 S 0 . The visitors also included Bro . Lavington , W . M . elect , S 57 ; and G . Brannon and F . VVatenvorth , of the Albany Lodge .

Before retiring from the chair , Bro . Barford , in feeling terms , proposed a vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Bro . Passenger , a former P . M . of the lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Lashmore , and carried in silence . The newly-installed VV . M . distributed the collars as follows * . Bros . Barford , I . P . M . ; E . T . Howell , P . M ., S . W . ; R . Brannon , J . VV . ; J . Lemon , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . S . Scott , Sec . ; C . Appleford , S . D . ; C . H . Bee ,

J . D . ; H . P . Aslatt , D . C ; Francis , I . G . ; and Harrington and Vare , Tylers . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . DartnaU , after which the usual Masonic toasts were proposed , and the health of the newly-installed W . M . cordially drunk , many "Hearty good wishes" being tendered him for a pleasant and successful year of office .

STOCKTON . —Philanthropy Lodge ( No . 940 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon , the 19 th ult ., when Bro . G . Lazonby , S . W ., W . M . elect , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . R . Ashton , W . M ., presided , among those supporting him being Bros . A . C . Knowles , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Bradley , P . G . A . S . ; Jackson

, P . P . G . D . ; A . S . Fowler , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . S . Hopper , P . P . G . D . ; VV . J . Watson , P . P . G . D . ; F . J . Craggs , P . M . ; T . Walton , P . G . S . D . ; J . C Moor , P . M . 07 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Reed , W . M . 141 S ; D . H . Watson , P . M . 509 : H . E . O . Muller , P . P . G . O . ; T . Bowron , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Hunton , P . P . G . D . ; J . * Quinccy , P . M . ; J . Wetherall , J . W . ; G . F . Allan , W . M . 509 ; T . Atkinson , 312 ;

Hewitson , 342 ; G . T . Walker , Sec . 1 SO 3 ; and others . After other business , the VV . M . elect was presented by Bro . R . Ashton , W . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . A . C . Knowles , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., by whom Bro . Lazonby was duly installed in the chair . The newly-installed VV . M . afterwards invested the following officers : Bros . R . Ashton , I . P . M . ; J . Pearson , S . VV . ; C Allan , J . VV . * , A . S .

Fowler , P . AL , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; I . H . Hart , Sec ; W . R . Hunton , S . D . ; T . F . Pearce , J . D . ; F „ Smith , Org . ; Thomas Bradley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., R . G . A . Sec , D . of C . j A . Atkinson , I . G . ; S . Fox and J . Rudames , Stwds . ; and J . Trenholm , Tyler . Illuminated addresses on parchment were afterwards presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Ashton , and to the

Treasurer , Bro . J . Hunton , 'P . M ., P . P . G . D ., on his retiring from the office , after fulfilling the duties with every satisfaction for some years past . Bros . Ashton and Hunton suitably acknowledged the presentations . The meeting afterwards terminated , and the annual festival was in the evening held in the banqueting hall , Bro . Lazonbj' , VV . M ., presiding .

BATTLE . — Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 19 th ult . Present : Bros . B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., W . M . ; VVm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., acting I . P . M . ; the very Rev . E . R . Currie , P . G . Chap ., S . W . ; Chas . Armstrong , J . VV . ; the Rev . C F . B . Hawkins , M . A ., Chap . ; H . G . F . WellsP . P . G . P ., P . M .

, , Treas . ; R . Hughes , Sec . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; H . Kimm ( Freemason ) , S . D . ; J . B . Foord , J . D . ; T . J . Walder , I . G . ; Fred Jesson , Tyler ; Chas . Martin , W . C . Till , J . B . Foster , W . T . Jordan , W . A . Raper , J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , and others . The report of the Committee appointed at the last meeting to take steps for the decorative improvement of the

hall was received and discussed , and the proposed arrangements were approved . VVhen finally carried out these improvements will make the hall one of the best in the province . There being no particular business before the lodge , some of the ceremonies were rehearsed for the instruction

of the brethren . Bro . Foord , J . D ., announced his intention of presenting the lodge with a banner for the W . M . ' s chair , an announcement which was received with much pleasure and satisfaction . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on the 20 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros H . Jones , W . M . ; Spearing , S . W . ; John Hammond ,