Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Bro . Abraham Peniberton , in proposing "The VV . M ., ' congratulated the members for having elected such a worthy occupant of the chair of K . S . as he felt sure Bro . McLean would prove to be , whom he wished with all heartiness a successful and happy year of office . After Bro . Pemberton ' s invitation had been complied vvith , the W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., whose delicate health precluded

him from keeping late hours , rose to leave , and vvas greeted with loud and sustained applause . The VVorship ful Master , in the course of his reply , said he did not consider he merited the flattering remarks that had fallen from Bro . Pemberton , but he would do his utmost for the benefit of the lodge during the time he filled the chair . He had been a joining member of the lodge but

four years , and owed his rapid promotion to a great extent to the unfortunate death , of their late J . VV ., whose loss he ( the VV . M . ) had deeply felt not only in , but out of the lodge . . He felt proud of the position he had so quickly attained , and assured the members he would make himself " worthy of their confidence by doing all he could to further the interests of the lodge and enhance its " reputation .

"Thc Initiates" were next toasted , and having acknowledged the compliment , the VVorshipful Master proposed "The Health of Bro . Abraham Pemberton , the I . P . M ., " remarking that it had given him great pleasure to serve under their late W . M . as S . W-., whose conduct at all times in the lodge had been most exemplary , whilst his geniality and kind manner at the social board had won the

hearts , not only of their own members , but the visiting brethren . The commendable innovation of passing round a charity bag every lodge night had been made , and although perhaps the amounts given individually might be small it should not be forgotten they were given often . In conclusion the VV . M . said he felt extreme pleasure in presenting the I . P . M . vvith a eold iewel as a slight token of

his brethren ' s esteem , and trusted he might live for many years to wear it amongst them . The jewel , which was a very handsome one , well-made and finished , vvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . After Bro . Pemberton had returned thanks to the brethren for proposing his health and presenting him with thc jewel , thc toasts of " The Visiting Brethren , " " The Installing

Master , " "The Past Masters , " and "Masonic Charities " were proposed and responded to , and a very comfortable and enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion . Some capital songs were sung between the toasts by Bros . W . Booth , J . Smith , the W . M ., and others , and Bro . R . R . Lisenden , by special request , played a selection on the English concertina . The accompaniments to the songs were cleverly executed by our talented Bro . Wm . Cole , P . M . i . sSS . ¦

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . iCop ) . — The usual monthl y meeting of the members of this lodge ( and the last previous to the annual two months' vacation ) was held at thc Masonic Hall , I lope-street , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., when there were altogether about 100 members and . visitors present . 'The lodge was opened by Bro . J . L . Shrapnell , VV . M ., and he was supported . by Bros . VV .

Savage , I . P . M . ; J . Atkinson . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; R . Burgess , S . VV . ; J . M . Boyd , J . VV . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., 'Treas . ; . Josef Cantor , Sec . ; O . W . Sanderson , S . D . ; J . O . Marples . I . G . ; II . Round , S . S . - ; E . H . Allen , O . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . VV . T . Hemsle ' y , M . J . Birks , Harry Fischer , G . H . Wilde , I . Jacobs , G . Graham ,

I . Knott , J . H . Light , A . Mcin , E . Dottridge , i " . L . Ellison , Eaton Batty , J . L . Duncan , Ben Hughes , A . Smith , Lewis Hughes , V . Vcttcr , P . Lowndes , R . W . Anderson , Owen Dacroy , VV . Hildyard , C . Mawson , J . F . Ainscow , D . O . Wood , J . Rawsthorn , VV . Addis , Tudor Rogers , VV . Briscoll , VV . ' E . Stone , J . Ballard , J . S . Bramley , F . M . Macpherson , H . Fineberg , D . Gumming , C . Giannacopulo , J .

Boardman , G . Williams , VV . Coates , and S . Mattison . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . E . II . Brooke , 152 S . C ; VV . II . Wallace , 594 ; J . Palmer , 13 S 0 ; R . J . Lloyd , 667 ; E . IT . Beresford , 1319 ; G . Arnold , 1319 ; J . Cornish , 241 ; Heibcrt Brook , 35 ; J . L . Elliston , 221 ; G . P . Brockbank , G . Stwd . Scotland ; T . Hoskins , 1505 ; E . Bcavan , S 23 ; G . Duxlield , VV . M . 613 j Rev . Prebendary

Cross , Chap . G 13 ; VV . H . Owen , 613 ; 11 , I-. Ncale , 249 ; R . Bennett , P . M . 1299 ; Dr . Samuels , P . M . 1350 ; R . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; J . Devayncs , P . M . G 67 ; J . Lees , J . VV . 6 G 7 ; R . Johnson , S . VV . 1013 ; T . Bush , 249 ; VV . Pawson , P . P . G . S . D . VV . Yorks j and Davey . After thc confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting had becn secured , the ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Hatton , acting-manager Prince of Wales's Theatre ,

Liverpool ; Mr . Dalton Somers , of " The Silver King " Company ; Mr . VV . T . Johnson , Mr . S . McDonnell , and Mr . P . u . Gibbons . These candidates for initiation were unanimously elected , and as Messrs . Hatton , Somers , and Johnson were in attendance they were duly admitted into the Order . Bros . Hemsley , Timbrcll , Ellis , Mcin , Berks , and Fischer were each subsequently raised , to the Sublime

Degree of M . M ., the work in both decrees being most admirably performed by the W . M . and Ins officers . Ban-3 uet was subsequently served b y Bro . VV . S . Vines , and uring the pleasant hour ' s after-dinner social entertainment songs , recitations , Sic , were given by Bros . E . li . Brooke , Stone , Batty , Giannacopulo , Savage , Hemsley , and Cantor , who also played the pianoforte accompaniments with marked discretion and ability .

BOGNOR . —Gordon Lodge ( No . 1726 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . A . T . Long , W . M . j W . H . Causton , S . W . j Field , J . D . ; Dutton , I . G . ; Swornsbourne , P . M ., Sec . ; Smith , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; Travers , P . M . ; Sir Francis Knowles , Bart ., Cully , Hushes , Llovd .

Mernott , and Staffurth . Visitors : Bros . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; Lloyd ,-W . M . 38 ; Burne , 162 ; Vanderpant , 1 G 2 ; Kent , 211 ; Aldridge , 1141 ; and A . H . Strong , 1585 and 2012 . The lodge . being duly opened , Bro . Sir Francis Knowles , Bart ., F . R . S ., who is in his eighty-second year , was raised to the Sublime Decrree of M . M . hv the W . M . who _> fti » r .

wards proceeded to install Bros . VV . H . Causton , S . W ., as Master for the ensuing year . The following officers were then appointed by the new W . M .: Bros . Sir Francis Knowles , Bart ., S . VV . ; Dutton , J . W . ; Field , S . D . ; Lloyd , J . D . ; Staffurth , I . G . j Swornsbourne , P . M ., Sec ; and Davies , P . M ., Treas . The new W . M . then presented a very handsome Past Master's jewel to the I . P . M .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Norfolk Hotel , which was splendidly served by Bro . Naldrett . In responding for the toast of "The Ofiicers of the Lodge , " Bro . Sir Francis Knowles , Bart ., S . VV ., said a man of 52 who has passed the best part of his life in his profession is sometimes described as a rising young barrister . I am in my eighty-second year , and I suppose and hope that

I may be described as a rising young Mason . I feel sure that in endeavouring to perform the duties of my office , I may depend upon the assistance of my brethren of the Order , and that they will support me where 1 am weak , and instruct me where I am ignorant . I therefore enter with more confidence than I otherwise should upon the discharge of the duties to which you have been pleased to appoint me . I believe that Masonry has its origin in very

remote antiquity ; and I think that as far as it can be associated with remote antiquity , it will certainly acquire an additional prestige ; and so far as my exertions can go at the advanced age at which I have arrived , I hope I may be a humble contributor to the further foundation and extension of thc Order , I am deeply sensible of the kind compliments that have been paid to me ; their only justification is that I am an industrious acquirer of anything

that tend to the interests of Freemasonry , and I am sure that if its principles be carried out many of the evils of society will be entirely extirpated . I thankyou again for the honour you have paid me , the terms in which you have been kind enough to speak of me , and for the noble office to which you have appointed mc , and in conclusion I hope

it will be given to me to become a worthy brother of the distinguished Order to which I belong . " During the evening some very excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . Culley , Strong , and Kent . Sir Francis Knowles also sang a song composed by himself in allusion to our 0 _ rdcr , _|_ accompanying himself on . Jhe pianoforte-.

BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The monthly meeting was held on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Commercial Hotel . There were present Bros . E . G . Harwood , VV . M . ; John Barrett , S . VV . ; A . Cosgrave , J . VV . ; VV . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . ; T . B . Tong , S . D . ; \ V . E . Bardsley . J . D . ; T . E . Smith , Org . ; B . Derham , l . G . ; J . VV . Rosley , T y ler ; P . Ms .: G . P . Brockbank , G . Stwd . Scotland ; Thomas Morris , 221 ; Whewell ,

Arden , Collins , Fogg , Kershaw , Bolton , Priestley , Goulborn , Parkinson , and Morris . Visitor : Bro . Thomas Hcgson , P . M . 34 S . The minutes of proceedings of the last meeting having becn read and confirmed , the W . M . announced that he , together with Bros .. Nicholson , Settle , Fielding , and Barrett , had served as Stewards at the recent festival of the Girls' School , and that the amount collected on behalf of thc Charitv was £ 13 , 000 , the contributions collected by

the Bolton Stewards exceeding 470 . It was resolved " That the best thanks of the lodge be given to the VV . M . and other brethren who had nobly contributed to the Masonic Charities , and that each of the brethren entitled to wear thc same be presented at the expense of thc lodge vvith the Charity medal of the Order . " " Hearty good wishes" were expressed , after which a portion of the ancient rules and charges were read by the S . VV . 'The lodge was then closed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —At thc weekly meeting on thc 27 th ult . thc following brethren were present : A . Jones , as VV . M . ; II . Hooper , S . VV . ; IL Mayer , J . VV . j E . A . Francis , Preceptor ; II . M . Williams , Sec ; J . II . Bate , P . M ., as S . D . ; S . Richardson , J . D . ; G . R . Langley , l . G . ; C . J . Axford , F . Wooton , Richard Poore , and G . Monk . Lodge was opened in due form and thc minutes of thc

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation most carefully and perfectly , wilh Bro . E . A . Francis as candidate . Bro , Axford proved his proficiency . in the degree and was entrusted . Lodge vvas opened in thc Second Degree , and the W . M . ably rehearsed thc ceremony of passing , with Bro . Axford as candidate . Lodge was closed in the Second

Degree . Bro . Wootton read the auditor ' s report for the year , which was highly satisfactory . Although the lodge has becn in existence only two years , it has becn so well supported by the brethren that , all expenses connected with the beautiful suite of furniture and jewels have been covered , leaving a small balance in hand for the current year . The

thanks of thc meeting were accorded to thc auditors , Bros . II . Mayer , and F . Wootton . Votes of thanks were awarded to the permanent officers for their services during the year just terminated ; also to Bro . Francis , Preceptor , for the kind and courteous manner in which he has presided over the meetings ; to Bro . Thomas Poore , P . M ., joint Preceptcr , for his kindness in presiding in the absence of

Bro . I ' rancis ; to Bro . Phillips for taking care of the finances in his capacity as Treasurer ; and to Bro . Williams for efficiently carrying out the onerous duties which , have devolved upon him as Secretary . Bro . Francis thanked the brethren , as did also Bro . Williams , who ' regretted that he would not be able to

again take upon himself thc duties of Secretary . Bro . Francis was re-elected Preceptor , Bro . Phillips Treasurer , and Bro . Richardson Secretary , vice Bro . H . M . Williams , resigned . Bro . Francis was elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and re-appointed the officers of the evening . Lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Comps . VV . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , M . E . Z . ; H . Turner , H . ; G . Manners , C . C , J . ; Alfred Tisley , S . E . ; F . H . Clemow , P . S . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex ,

I . P . Z . ; Jenkyns , C . Brown , Bedingfield , R . Clemow , F . Farrington , W . E . Farrington , and others . Ex . Comp . Hughan , P . G . A . S ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing then took place with the following result : Comps . II . Turner , M . E . Z . ; G . Mariners , H . ; Tisley , J . ; Bris-

Royal Arch.

tow , S . N . ; Jenkyns , S . E . ; Clemow , P . S . ; J . H . Dodson , Treas . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . It having been announced that , in consequence of ill-health , Comp . II . Dahvood had resigned not only the Treasurership but also his membership of the chapter , it was unanimously resolved " 'That , in consideration of his services as a founder , a Past Principal , and Treasurer , Comp . Dalvvood be elected an honorary member . " The I . P . Z . moved " That in recognition of the

services of Comp . W . Lake as a founder and M . E . Z ., the customary Past Principal ' s jewel be presented to him at the next meeting . " This vvas seconded by Comp . Dodson and unanimously carried . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to thc banquet . The usual toasts followed . ¦ SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Chapter ( No : 1000 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held

' at the Middleton Hotel , on the 22 nd ult ., when Bros . B . J . C . Hclden , 1791 ; G . Whittaker , 1791 ; and VV . E . Bridgeland , S . VV . 933 , were exalted to this supreme degree , after which Comp . James Terry , P . Z . 22 S , Prov . G . D . C Herts , Sec . R . M . B . I ., in a very able manner installed Comp . F . Wood , as Z . ; Dr . T . King , as II . ; and VV . D . Merritt , as J . The following ofiicers were also invested , viz ., Comps . Dr . E . E . PhillipsP . Z ., Prov . C . ist Asst .

, Soj ., Scribe E . ; | . C . Johnstone , P . Z . 30 ( I . C ) , S . N . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ' ., Prov . G . D . C , Treas . ; Rev . II . L Hatch , P . Z ., P . S . ; B . j . C . Hclden . ist Asst . Soj . ; VV . H . Bingham , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; E . Judd , P . Z ., Prov . Grand 2 nd Asst . Soj ., Dir . of Cers . ; and * A . W . Martin , Janitor . There were also present Comps . G . F . ( ones , I . P . Z . ; H . Luker , VV . J . Belcham , and others . Visitor :

Comp . G . Cooper , P . ' / .. 214 , Prov . G . J . The Auditors ' report showed the finances to be in a satisfactory condition , and the chapter having been duly closed , the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to the retiring ' / . ' ., Comp . Dr . G . F . Jones , for his past services . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

SIR FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . Handel , VV . M . ; Fisher , S . VV . ; Pillcr , J . VV . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M ., Sec ; Briggs , M . O . ; II . Higgins , J . O . ; Kohler , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . J . VV . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ; K . Hopwood ,

P . M ., P . P . G . l . of VV . Middx . and Surrey ; Sanders , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having bcen read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Simmonds and VV . Porter , jun ., both of 1 793 , and it proving unanimous , they were duly advanced to the

Degree of a M . M . M . by the I . P . M ., and were subsequently invested as I . G . and Organist respectively . 'The VV . M . having assumed the chair , in the name of the lodge presented Bros . Sanders , P . M ., and Walls , P . M ., with jewels in recognition of thcir-past services . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren adojiirncil to the banquet . A few toasts followed . The jewels were manufactured by Bro . George Kcnninrr .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN WALKER , P . M . 27 , VV . M . Elect 1984 , ¦ P-Z . 975 . On the 25 th of last month Brother John Walker , of the lodges above mentioned , breathed his last . He was born in Yorkshire in the year 18 35 , and was consequently in the 49 th year of his age . Having filled all the previous offices in the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , he was its VV . M . five years ajjo , since which hc always continued to take the liveliest interest in Freemasonry . He was a frequent

attendant at Grand Lodge , and it vvas only during his last and sudden illness that tie ceased to put in an appearance there . He also vvas a regular visitor to Grand Chapter , where , as at Grand Lodge , he was an energetic supporter of any proposal calculated to benefit Craft and Arch Masonry . In thc beginning of 1 SS 3 , on thc foundation of the Earl of Clarendon Lodge , he took a prominent part in thc

consecration ceremonies and was one ot those who signed the warrant , and a founder of thc lodge . In March this year , when Senior Deacon of this lodge , he was unanimously elected Master , a position he was not spared to ( ill . He was an active supporter of all the Masonic Charities ( had becn a Steward of all of them ) , and being a man of most liberal mind , no deserving case for charity , Masonic or

extra-Masonic was ever placed before him without being assured of his support . An excellent worker , and a regular and punctual attendant at all . his lodges and chapters at which he was called on to be present , he would have , without doubt , secured Provincial Grand office in Hertfordshire , to which province , Lodge No . 19 S 4 , he belonged , had he been spared to do so . The funeral took place at Wandsworth Cemetery , on the Thursday following , when many Masons

followed him to the grave . The service vvas read by the Rev . H . Hawkins . The coffin was covered with wreaths and bunches of flowers , sent by brethren and others who attended . Among , those present were Bro . Wm . Large , P . M . and D . C . 19 S 4 , and other brethren of that lodge ; Bros . Cuthbertson , P . M . 27 , and Coulson , P . M . 27 ; Bros . VV . H . Lee , P . M ., M . E . Z . 975 ; Jas . Walker , 1984 ; J . Shearman , 114 G ; K . Macrae , M . Shearman , 1146 , Dr . T . B . Dyer , and many others .

Birth, Marriage, And Deaths.

Birth , Marriage , and Deaths .

BIRTH . BETTISON . —On the 2 nd inst ., at 9 , Spencer-road , Holloway , London , N ., the wife of Mr . Sidney Bettison , formerly of 'Truro , of a daughter . MARRIAGE . PENNV—FORCE . —On the 29 th ult ., at St . Matthew ' s Church , Exeter , J . Penny , of Froome , to Sarah Jane Force , of Lower SUmmerlands , Exeter .

DEATHS . J AMES . —On the ist inst ., at Penmaen Rectory , Swansea , T . A . James , aged 26 . SMITH . —On the ist inst ., at St . Leonards-on-Sea , Alexander , son of . the late D , Smith , Esq ., agetl 42 ,