Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Master Masons . On motion made by Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., S . W ., and seconded by Bro . Baxter Langley , I . P . M ., and unanimously resolved , that a letter of congratulation be sent to Bro . R . W . Little , on his appointment of D . I ' . G . M . Middx . Following in the wake of what has been done in other lodges in the province , although this Era lodge was one of the first in

the province to solicit and recommend to the R . W . P . G . M . Middx ., Bro . Col . F . Burdett , to confer the office of D . P . G . M . Middx . on Bro . R . W . Little , these and other acts showing how popular the appointment is in the province , and how deservedly Bro . Little is held in the estimation of all who know him . Notice of motion was given to give ten guineas to ihe Burdett Testimonial Fund ,

which amount will be supplemented by the donations amongst its members . The W . M ., Bro . E . H . Thiellay proved his earnestness by heading the list with five guineas , many otheis giving their guineas . Several gentleman were proposed for initiation , and apologies received from absent candidates . Business ended , the lodge was closed . There were present Brcs . T . J . Sabine , P . M .,

& c , S . W . ; E . W . Devereux , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; S . Wolff , S . D . ; A . F . Loos , J . D . ; B . Wright , Asst . Sec . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . D . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middx ., P . M . ; W . Hammond , P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; J . Baxter Langley , P . M ., and several others . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros .

A . F . Hagan , 145 ; W . Etheridge , 829 ; T . 3 . Gibbs , 34 ; T . G . Tagg , 1326 . After the banquet the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to , that of the R . W . P . G . M . Middx ., coming in for the lion ' s share of applause and appreciation . After a few well spent hours the members separated and returned to town .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

At the Grand 'Session held at Rochester , New York , on the 20 th ult ., the following officers were elected : Sovereign Grand Master , C . F . Knapp , of Pennsylvania . Deputy Grand Master , J . J . French , of Illinois . Grand Viceroy , R . B . Smith , of Illinois . First Lieutenant , J . H . Willard , of Indiana .

Second Lieutenant , C . E . Meyer , of Pennsylvania . Grand Treasurer , Gen . R . B . Caldwell , of Kentucky . Gtand Register , Gen . Alfred Creigh , of Pennsylvania . Right Reverend Prelate , John L . Young , of Pennsylvania . Grand High Chancellor , J . H . Drummond , of Maine . Grand Senechal , Geo . B . Tyler , of Vermont . Grand Prior John Haigh . of Massachusetts . Grand Chamberlain , Geo . V . Hawk , of Indiana .

Grand Standard Bearer , Jas . H . Miles , of Illinois . Grand Marshal , J . D . Williams , of New-York . Grand Herald , H . C . Field , of Rhode Island . Grand Captain of the Guards , T . Ballantyne , of Georgia . The Treaty between the . Supreme Council of the United States and the Grand Council of England was ratified and adopted . Philadelphia was selected as the next place of meeting on the second Wednesday of June , 1878 .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF KENT .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent was held on Wednesday last , at the Public Hall , Erith . The brethren assembled as early as 10 o ' clock in the morning , when they were entertained at breakfast at the Pier Hotel , by the Lodge of St . John and St . Paul , with the greatest hospitality . Grand Lodge was summoned for

high noon , at which time the brethren had mustered in large numbers . The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , presided , and there was also present the following brethren : —W . Spears , P . M . 150 ; J . W . Penton , W . M . 133 ; John Bagsbawe , P . M . 1 j 8 ; J . R . BTCU , W . M . 158 ; E . ' s . Kenney , W . M . 1089 ; F . Newerabi , W . M . 77 ; M . j . Suthran , 15 8 ; John Cruttenden , P . M . 503 ; John

Swinfen , P . M . 50 ?; Edw . Stutely , 1 sS ; W . Winch , W . M . r 209 ; W . Kipps , W . M . 1 : 531 ; C . Coupland , P . G . J . W . ; C . Gooby , P . M . 1436 ; F . " Swain , P . P . G . A . S . ; Thomas Wells , P . M . 503 ; C . P . Griffin , W . M . 1050 ; C . Abbot , J . W . 1050 ; R . Croisdale , P . M . 153 6 ; George Langridge , P . P . G . Rl ; Frederick Spencer , P . M . ' 10 ( 13 i Levi McKelley , H . G . Wood , P . M . 20 ; S . W . Heckford , S . W . ; Gcoige

Tedder , 1107 ; John Hunt , W . M . 503 ; J . R . Foord , J . W . 503 ; John C . Brooks , 503 ; John Waller , 503 ; Thomas ' Barker , 503 ; W . E . Hollingham , P . M . 77 ; James Hill , 299 ; H . Doughty , P . M . 483 ; W . M . Hill , Prov . G . C . ; S . W . Gibson , 1107 ; E . Long , 913 : R . C . Binfield , P . M . 20 ; Charles Andrews , P . M . 77 ; Edmund Mackney , P . M . 229 ; J . F . Shrubsolc , P . M .

503 ; E . J . Dodd , W . M . 122 s ; W . Murphy , 1536 ; Robt . French , W . M . 483 ; E . W . Young , W . M . 704 ; A . Avery , P . M . 1314 , P . P . G . R . ; James Griffin , P . M . 933 , S . D . 143 ; R . M . Thorp , P . M . 709 ; George Fletcher , 29 6 , 615 ; C . Dunham , S . W . 14 G 4 ; J . Bryant , 299 ; H . J . Piper , J . D . 503 ; E . Gorham , P . M . 184 ; F . Walker , P . M . 972 ; G . Adamson , 199 , 1208 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . T . Boots . P . M .

829 ; W . Carden , 299 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); J . Warwick , R . Pavey , P . P . G . S . B . ; Aretas Akcrs Douglas , W . M . 1063 , P . Prov . G . Reg . Oxfordshire , P . M . 478 , 1506 ; J- Henderson , 13 , 829 ; T . Spurrell , W . M . 615 ; J . Haseldinc , 429 , P . G . D . C . ; Alfred Parish , S . D ., 615 ; Robt . Stone , Geo . Page , P . M ., 1219 , PCS . ; J . Fletcher , J . D ., 61 e ; Ja < . S . Eastcs , D . P . G . M . ; E . Tomkins , 615 ;

Richard Pinock , 916 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Cracroft Fooko , P . P . G . S . W . ; E . Palmer , 913 ; W . M . ; Gamble , W . M . 706 ; Frank W . Stone , 874 , P . P . G . S . W . ; H . B . Nelson , W . M . 16 92 , P . P . G . S . B . ; B . Taylor , W . M . 1273 ; E . Coste , W . M ., 13 / 4 ; H . H . Poole , 615 ; Charles E . Grey , 615 ; W . Phillips , W . M . 133 6 ; L . J . J . Barnes , t ^ o ; Fred . G . Pownall , P . M . * 1 ; 36 , W . M . 13 ; W . B . Llovd ,

S . D . 913 ; J . W . Parish , 299 ; G . W . Farran-Loftus , P . P . J . W . Norfolk ; Henry Gcsland , 1193 ; E . J . Middleton , S . D . 184 ; W . Tanner , 184 ; W . B . Henwood , 1107 ; F . W . A . Neech , 299 ; D . McDeight , 299 ; R . Marston , P . M . 299 ; G . Churchiey , J . W . 299 ; Thos . Gibson , 243 ; B . Whitakcr , 135 6 ; W . Russell , P . M . 1464 ; L . Ethersedge , J . W . 829 ; . ) . ' Hawkins , 153 6 ; E . Denton , P . M . 913 ; G .

Frost , 913 ; Joseph Storey , P . M . 1107 ; W . A . Weston , W . M . 153 6 ; ' Robert Russell , P . M . 299 ; W . Perry , 1107 ; F . W . Ro ' liinson , 15 , 3 6 ; W . A . Watkins , 153 6 ; W . A . Rudd , 184 ; John Miller , P . M . 2 ( J 9 ; A . Penfold , I . P . M . 913 ; R . A . Gibbons , W . M . 14 ( 14 ; L . B . Brooks , 1426 ; John Jams , P . M . 1424 ; J . S . B . Thos . Wyles , P . M . 1050 ; Geo . Ker , P . M . 503 ; George F . Guest , P . M . 1531 ; Thos .

Wills , W . M . 299 ; J . Nichnlls , P . M . 1050 ; Wm . Thos . Vincent , W . M . 913 ; Thos . Puzcy , S . W . 1107 ; H . L . Puzey , 1107 ; F . H . Field , 1426 ; G . [ I . Fielding , J . W . 183 ; W . Seamen , P . M . 1314 ; A . Burton , W . M . 1536 ; H . Welding , 1 : 1 . 36 , Geo . Spink , P . M . 15 . 36 ; W . A . R . Harris , 871 ; Thos . " Smith , 829 ; Thos Hastings , W . M . 829 ; Alex . Fletcher , 789 ; D . C . Capon , 913 , R . 11 . Williamson , P . M .

1314 ; F . Clarke , F . H . Pearcc , 299 ; Herbert Spurnell , 613 ; Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . ; Wm . H ' u-kmott , 503 ; John Howard , 829 ; J . Slade Brown , P . M . 1056 ; M . Egerton , A . J . Thorman , 890 ; C . S . Boaidman , 299 ; J . J . Churchill , qi 3 ; J . Ayling , P . M . 1096 ; Thos . E . Nobbs , P . M . 303 ; Thos . Weaver , Jas . Terry , Secretary R . M . B . I . ; C . D . Gayland , 209 ; W . J . C . Harman , P . M . 429 ; H . S .

Goodall , P . M . 784 ; J . White , 1 , 536 ; and Robert Eastley , G . Tyler . After the Grand Lodge had been opened the minutes of last Grand L odgc were read by Bro . Spencer , G . S ., and confirmed ; and the Prov . G . M . said the next business was the election of Prov . G . Treasurer , which he was sure would not meet with any opposition when Bro .

Thorpe was proposed to fill that office for another year . Bro . Thorpe was then formally proposed , seconded , and elected unanimously , and Bro . 'Ihorpc returned thanks for the renewed confidence reposed in him . The Prov . G . M . then invested the following brethren with the collars and jewels of office .

James Smith Eastes D . Prov . G . M . A . Akers Douglas , W . M . 1063 Prov . G . S . W . F . Spurrell , M . D ., W . M . 615 Prov . G . J . W . The Rev . W . A . Hill ( rc-appointed ) Prov . G . Chap . B . K . Thorpe ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Treas . A . Spencer ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec F . Hnghes-llailett , P . M . 709 Prov . G . Reg . W . Russell , P . M . 1464 Prov . G . S . D .

G . Page , P . M . 1209 Prov . G . J . D . F . Pownall , P . M . 133 6 Prov . G . S . of Wks . E . Coste , P . M . 1314 Prov . D . of Cers . C Reuter , P . M . 1107 Prov . Asst . D . of C C . Gosby , P . M . 143 C 1 Prov . G . S . B . W . Kipps , P . M . 1 531 Prov . G . Org . T . Hastings , W . M . 829 .. Prov . G . Purst . R . Eastley Prov . G . Tyler .

The followin g brethren were appointed Provincial Grand Stewards : W . Wills , 299 , Dartford ; F . Walker , P . M . 972 , Canterbury ; T . Ayling , P . M . 1096 , Walmer ; F ' Spencer , P . M . 1063 , Mailing Abbey ; G . Payne , P . M . 1273 , Sittingboume ; R . C . Butfielil , P . M . 20 , Chatham , Bro . W . T . Vincent then brought forward the following

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

resolution : —It having been reptesented to Provincial G Lodge that there is a desire prevalent in the Province of " Kent to raise a fund for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . the Rev . W . A . Hill , Provincial Grand Chaplain , it is hereby , with the sanction and approval of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Resolved , " That the proposed testimonial to Bro . the

Rev . W . A . Hill be approved by Grand Lodge , that the Grand Treasurer be empowered to receive subscriptions and that a committee be formed to carry out the object in view ; such committee to consist of the officers of Pro vincial Grand Lodge for the time being , and one representative from each subscribing lodge . In introducing the motion , Bro . Vincent said there is no

need of words from me to recommend this resolution to Grand Lodge . It is sufficient to know that it has your Lordship ' s approval , which will do more to promote the object in view than the collective exertions of all the lod ges in the Province . Our Grand Chaplain is the senior officer serving under your lordship in Grand Lodge , having been first appointed to it seventeen years ago , in the same year

that your lordship was first installed G . M . of the Province , During those seventeen years his labours have been constant and earnest in promoting the well-being of our institution , and the happiness of every lodge . Whether assisting in our ceremonies , rejoicing with us in our festivals , instructing us with words of eloquent wisdom in our lodges , or joining with us in our sorrow over the grave

of some good brother departed , his presence is ever familiar and welcome , and he has never deemed distance too far , trouble too great , or time too valuable , when we have stood in need of his help . Therefore it has been signified by the Grand Master of Kent that the brethren would like the opportunity of testifying , in some substan . tial manner , their great regard and deep obligations to our

reverend brother , and hence this resolution , it having been justly deemed more in order that a provincial work of this character should not be left to individual effort , but should proceed under the stamp of proper authority . The mction having been seconded , was put by the G . M . and carried unanimously , and with cheers . The Rev . Chaplain in thanking the brethren said he

was somewhat dumbfounded by having to rise to return thanks for the brethren ' s kindness , it was a private matter of which he had not had the smallest conception un'il by accident he heard it mooted at the Sidcup Lodge . Hap . pily he had been associated with the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent for a great number of years . During the time he had made several friends , who were very dear lo

him , and the wish was very near to his heart that he might continue on the same terms of unity and friendship with them , and that those terms might be consolidated year by year . The brethren had done him an honour which he felt most deeply , and he hoped on some future occasion he would have the opportunity of addressing the brethren better than he was now able to do .

The D . P . G . M . moved that £ 20 each be given to the following lodges from the P . G . L . C Fund for the Royal Masonic Institution ; 20 , Antiquity , Chatham ; 31 United Industrious , Canterbury ; 77 , Freedom , Gravesend ; 125 , Prince Edwin , Hythe ; 127 , Union , Margate ; 133 , Harmony , Faversham ; 138 , Adams , Sheerness . Anil £ 10 10 s . each to the following lodges for the Buys '

School : 829 , Sydney , Sidcup ; 874 , Holmesdale , Tunbridgc Wells ; 913 , Pattison , Plumstead ; 972 , St . Augustine , Canterbury ; 1030 , Gundulph , Rochester ; 1063 , Mailing Abbey , Mailing ; 1089 , De Shurland , Sheerness ; ioq 8 , Lord Warden , Walmer . This vote having been seconded , was carried unanimously , as was also the following vote proposed by the

Prov . G . M . r lhat £ 103 be given ( vom the P . G . L . Fund to the Girls' Schcol , in the name of the P . D . G . M ., to make him Vice-President of that Institution . Lodge was afterwards called off , and the brethren , headed by the Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers , proceeded to the old Church if St . John , where a sermon was preached by the Rev . W . A .

Hill , Grand Chaplain , from the text— " And , behold , a ladder set up on the earth , the top of which reached up unto heaven . " A collection , amounting to over £ 14 , was subsequently made , and the brethren returned to Grand Lodge , where votes of thanks to the Rev . Mr . Hardy for the use of the church , and to the Rev . W . A .

Mill for his sermon , were unanimously passed . Lodge was thereafter closed , and the brethren were entertained at a liberal banquet , in the gardens of the Pier Hotel , by the Master , Waidens , and brethren of the St . John and St . Paul Lodge . [ The proceedings at the banquet will appear in our next . ]

Roan , Gilt Edges , elastic band or tuck , price , post free 2 s . 2 d . The Cosmopolitian Masonic Calendar Diary and Pocket Book for 1877 . It contains lists ot Lodges , Chapters , Encampments , Conclaves and Grand Councils , with ihe names of Officers in England , Scotland , Ireland , and all parts of the World . Single copies ordered by letter may be paid for by stamps ; orders for more than one to be accompanied by Post Office Order payable at tn Chief Office , London . Address Publisher , 198 , Fleet Street , London . ( Advt . )

SUNSHINE AT MIDSUMMER . — T he A tronomer Royal reports that the duration of rc S' * ut 5 sunshine during the week ending June 30 was 5 8 * 4 1 ° out of the 115-7 hours that the sun was above the hori . The Provincial Grand Lodge of MonwoW" - shire , which was to have been held on the 12 th of J ^ Jj has been postponed a week , and will therefore w » l _ be . on Thursday , 19 th July , at the Masonic Hall , Dock- " Newport .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

ScrE ^ E AND A E XAMINATIONS . —May , 1877 . I . —MAGNETISM AKD EI . ECTRICITV . Advanced Stage , 2 nd class , W . Parker , C . D . Green . Elementary Stage , 1 st class : Booser , Bowler , Barrett ,

Hazeland , Molineaux , j Martin , E . T . Sage , Taylor , Sawtelle , Uwins . 2 nd class . —A . Bryant , Chaumette , Clemencc , Davenport , Ellis , Dancy , Grimes , Hamson , E . F . Harding , T . W . Harding , Heavis-ide , Howard , Heeley , Pawley , Roberts , C . Sage , Sale , W . Sparkes , Stead , Warr , Watkins , Whyatt .

II . —MATHEMATICS . Second Stage . —1 st class : C . D . Green , and class : W . R . Parker . First Stage : 1 st class : —A . Bryant , Bowler , Davenport , Grimes , Heeley , Moon , Pawley , Pinson , E . T . Sage ,

bale , Sawtelle , Taylor , uwins , Warr , Widdowson , Watkins , Whyatt , Molineaux . First Stage : 2 nd class . —Battye , Booser , Chettham , Dancy , Ellis , Fordham , Gates , T . W . Harding , Hazeland , Howard , Heaviside , Martin , Price , Scrgant , W . Sparkes , Wellington , Williams , Wood , Fenemore .

III . —PHYSIOGRAPHY . 2 nd class . —Booser , Bowler , Clemencc , Davenport , ylazngton . Heeley , W . Bairett , E , T . Sage , Watkins , Wellington . IV . —CHEMISTRY . 1 st class . —C . D . Green , W . Parker , Watkins . 2 nd class . —Bowler , Mattin .

V . —ACOUSTICS , LIGHT , ANII HEAT . 2 nd class . —Bowler , C . D . Green , W . Parker , Uwins , VI . —THEORETICAL MECHANICS . 1 st class . —C D . Green . 2 nd class . —W . R . Parker , VII . —ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY . 2 nd class . —C D . Green . W . R . Parker .

The Prince of Wales is now at Rutland Lodge , Newmarket , where he will remain for a few days . The Princess remains at Sandringham . The Consecration of the Quadratic Lodge , No . 1691 , took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst , at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court .

At her Majesty ' s desire a grand review of the Army Corps , assembled at Aldershot will take place on Tuesday next , at Windsor Park . The troops , numbering close upon 20 , 000 of allarms , will rrarch from Aldershot on Monday , encamp on Chobham Common , and after the review return to Aldershot on Wednesday . ,