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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
lames Hozier , M . P . ; J . Parker Smith , M . P . ; and " lohn Gordon , P . M . Lodge No . 4 , Glasgow . There were also several other nominations for initiation and ioining membership , while Bro . John Fergusson , of the Eccleston Lodge , and Bro . David MacDonald , Lord Dean of Guild of Aberdeen , were duly balloted for and elected members of the Lodge . Bro . John Whitehead was presented
with a very handsome Past Master's jewel from the lodge by the newly-installed W . M ., who said that Bro . Whitehead had endeared himself to every member of the lodge by his steady perseverance and great exertions in the pioneer work of the new lodge . Bro . Peter MacLagan , Prov . G . M . Linlithgowshire , was saluted with the honours due to his rank and in acknowledging the salute he said it had given
, him very great pleasure to be present during the ceremonies , and he would carry the message to Grand Lodge of Scotland , and advise a judicious emulation of the English Constitution working . Bro . the Earl of Euston , the first W . M ., having written resigning membership of the lodge , the resignation was accepted . The following lodges in Scotland specially deputed brethren to write or telegraph
o-iving heartiest good wishes to the new W . M . and to the brethren of the Scots [ Lodge , viz . : Nos . 4 , 5 , 23 , no , and 223 . Masonic business being concluded , the usual procession , headed by the glorious Pipers and two Tylers in Highland costume , followed by the W . M ., visitors , and members , proceeded to the banqueting hall , the walls of which were ,
as usual , bedecked with the flags and tartans of the clans . The menu , as usual , consisted of entirely Scottish dishes . It was catered for by Bro . Clemow , of Anderton's Hotel , and was served in excellent style . The haggis was brought in with Highland honours , Pipers Milton and McLean playing " Pibroch o' Donal Dhu . " The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been duly
honoured , The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " in so doing he predicted that just as a Scotsman ' s heart warmed to the tartan so would all Scots Masons' hearts warm to the Scots Lodge and rally round the standard . Bro . Peter MacLagan , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of
Linlithgowshire , in responding , expressed the extreme delig ht he felt at being able in the midst of his Parliamentary duties to visit the Scots Lodge , and he assured its members of the active sympathy and support of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . He admired the Masonic working of the English Constitution , and hoped all Scots lodges north of the Tweed would emulate their southern brethren .
Major F . W . Allan endorsed the remarks of the brother , and added that there was a very successful bazaar held in Scotland in the early part of the year , which was entirely for Masonic Charity . The amount collected was over ^ 20 , 000 . He hoped they would have the same Masonic Benevolent Institutions in Scotland as they had in England . Bro . Hozier , M . P ., said he was perfectly charmed with
the whole of the evening's programme , and he was only anxious for the time when he could sign himself a member of the lodge . Bro . J . Parker Smith , M . P ., remarked that Lanarkshire was to the front on that occasion just as it had been at Bisley all the week . He thanked the brethren for their invitation and their very hearty welcome .
Bro . John Gordon , of Glasgow , expressed his more than pleasure at visiting an English lodge ( which was a Scots one ) for the first time . After telling several racy anecdotes about some old minute books 16 9 years old , he concluded with Burns' farewell to the brethren of the mystic tie : " May peace , harmony , and love Unite you in the grand design . "
Bro . Whitehead , l . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and personally thanked him as one of the founders of the lodge for the interest he had taken in the working of the lodge , and assisting the W . M . and Secretary in furthering the welfare of the lodge , and bringing the lodge to the front . He promised the W . M . the same vigorous assistance that he had himself given the lodge during his year of office ,
and he wished Bro . Page as entirely hearty and prosperous a year as he had himself had . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Whitehead for his kind expressions , and the brethren for their very hearty response to them . He expressed his determination to keep the ball rolling , and to do his utmost for the good and welfare of the lodge . He then proposed the toast of
' The I . P . M ., " and presented Bro . Whitehead with a beautiful jewel . It was , he said , through Bro . Whitehead's instrumentality in the first instance that the Scots Lodge was founded ; but not content with that , Bro . Whitehead had worked to bring it to the state in which it now was . It was due to his untiring zeal and energy , aided by the
indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Thompson , that it was in a flourishing condition . Bro . Whitehead never hesitated to sacrifice tune and trouble on behalf of the lodge , and he was proud to think that the lodge was in such a flourishing state . Bro . Whitehead , I . P . M ., in reply , said his heart had been m the lodge and in its welfare , and he was proud to see that what he had done had met with the satisfaction and
approval of the brethren . In leaving the chair he had the gratification of thinking that the Scots Lodge was now in a proud position . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke said at its co . nsecration that he saw no reason why the Scots Lodge should not be second to none . The time was not far distant when the Scots Lodge in London would be second to none in the Craft , and so long as he was spared to be a member of it he should always do his best for the interest of the
lodge and for the honour of Scotland generally . Bro . Whitehead , l . P . M ., presented Bro . Jas . Thomson , we Secretary , with a copy of "Dr . Jamieson ' s Scottish dictionary" and "Dr . Chambers' English Dictionary " ml \ f . c ' . someh / bound in Masonic blue morocco , as a ark of his appreciation of his services and assistance . I ? V""ng the evening Bros . Jas . MaxArthur , J . P ., F . L aithiull Begg , J . Balfour Allan , E . Johnston Gordon , and tncrs enlivened the evening with auld Scots sangs , and the Syne " gS terminated with a Scots reel and " Auld Lang
Provincial Meetings.
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BRADFORD . of tv 7 J " -Odge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting on Th ° ? Was held at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , 1 "ursday , the 9 th ult ., when there were present Bros . I I- > M I' }\ M- W , M - ; Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C , ¦'"•J Edwd . P . Peterson , as S . W . j John Niven , J . W . j
Provincial Meetings.
John Haigh , P . M ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Charles . H . Ellis , Treas . ; John T . Last , Sec . ; John Thornton , S . D . ; Alfred J . Boyle , J . D . ; Robert Smith Hird , as I . G . ; John Morton and James B . Fearnley , Stwds . ; and John Hill , Tyler . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
confirmed . The lodge by-laws were read , and notice of motion given by the Secretary regarding the constitution of the lodge of instruction . Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
JERSEY . Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 491 ) . —On Monday , the 27 th ult ., there was the usual large attendance at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s . There was no work on the agenda , but the brethren went to enjoy the harmony and good feeling which prevails in this lodge , and the excellent working for which the Royal
Sussex is looked upon in the province . The ceremonies of the Stability ritual are always gone through in a most exemplary , perfect , and impressive manner , and the precision with which every officer , from the VV . M . to the I . G ., performs his work is remarkable . The exertions of their indefatigable Secretary , Bro . J . H . Goldsmith , P . M ., make themselves everywhere beneficially felt .
Among those present were Bros . T . Palmer , W . M . ; E . L . Bisson , l . P . M .: F . A . Jubal , S . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , acting J . W ., - G . F . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Goldsmith , P . M ., Sec ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Tocque , J . D . ; H . Mather , I . G . ; H . E . Baker , E . H . Drake , J . W . Tyacke , and J . Le Poidevin . Visitors : Bros . Rev . O . M . Holden , 357 W . G . Vowles , 103 P . P . S . G . W . ; F . S . Bott , W . M .
; , 13 SS ; W . H . Chapman , P . P . S . G . W . ; H . M . Walden , 95 S and 1003 , P . P . S . G . W . ; P . E . Sohier , S 77 , P . G . S . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M . 1003 ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M ., Sec . 244 ; D . Sullivan , 245 ; A . Hadley , J . W . 95 S ; and several others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the heavy routine business having been
disposed of with the usual dispatch of the Secretary , and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors being expressed , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an excellent cold collation , under the able catership and supervision of Bro .
G . Rogers , the custodian of the Temple . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g iven and duly honoured , interspersed with songs and recitations by the musical brethren , and one of the most pleasant evenings was thus spent , which the Tyler ' s toast brought but too soon to a termination .
THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . — The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . H . Bletcher , W . M . ; A . L . Peace , l . P . M . ; S . H . C Ashlin , S . W . ; J . Constable , J . W . ; Rev . J . G . Littlewood , Chap . ; A . P . Robotham , Sec ; G . Kenyon , S . D . ; VV . Martin , J . D . ; A . Goodhead , Org . ; W . Pickering , I . G . ; W . Livingstone ,
Almoner ; R . N . Brunyee , Stwd . ; F . T . Turner , and others . The lodge having been opened , Mr . Barley Maskill was initiated , the work being performed by Bros . Bletcher and Peace , and the charge given by Bro . Ashlin . A vote of condolence to the P . G . M ., Bro . Tew , in his affliction , with sincere hopes for his speedy recovery , was unanimously passed . Bro . Robotham presented a beautiful gong to the lodge . The brethren afterwardi sat down to an excellent banquet .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
JERSEY . Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 491 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier's , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Samuel Gilley , M . E . Z . ; Oliver Dodge , H . j P . G . Hamilton , L ; W . W . RichardsonS . E . ; Dr . Thomas Aubin , P . Z ,, Treas . ;
, Adolphus Curry , P . S . ; Thomas Leat , S . N . ; George Rogers , Janitor ; and several members . Visitors : Comps . L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . S . 491 ; Capt . J . Ford , 244 ; Capt . J . C Barrette , 244 ; O . M . Holden , 357 ; and others . The minutes of the regular convocation held on April 20 th were read and confirmed . Much disappointment was felt by the companions , owing to the enforced absence of a
candidate for exaltation that evening . Routine business therefore having been transacted , and , after " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , to partake of the usual repast , presided over by Comp . S . Gilley , M . E . Z ., and during the evening the different loyal and Royal Arch toasts were interspersed with songs by Comp .
A . Curry and others , and recitations by Comps . Dr . Maxwell , Le Cronier , and George Rogers . The Janitor ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The working of the above chapter is according to the Stability ritual , and the execution of the ceremonies in every respect faultless .
SHIPLEY . Moravia Chapter ( No . 3 87 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Saltaire Institute , on Wednesday , the 1 st ult ., when , amongst others , the following officers were present : Comps . Wm . Oddy , Z . ; J . L . Atherton , P . Z ., Prov . G . H ., H . ; lohn Tillotson , J . ; Thos . Denby , P . Z ., Treas . ; John
Hey , P . Z ., as S . E . ; J oseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 , as S . N . ; and John P . Last , P . S . " The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . G . R . McGregor , VV . M ., John Tillotson , P . M ., and Walter Slicer , all of 439 , which proved unanimous in each case , and Bros . McGregor
and Slicer being in attendance , they were respectively exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., in a manner which left nothing to be desired . A candidate was proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HARWICH . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 413 ) . —This lodge , which was constituted about this time last year , held its first installation meeting at the Great Eastern Hotel , on the 30 th ult ., when Bro . A . J . H . Ward , P . A . G . D . C , was installed W . M . by Bro . C Fitzgerald Matier , G . Sec . of the Grand Mark Lodge of England . The officers of the year were invested as under : Bros . R . Clowes , CO ., Prov . S . G . W .,
l . P . M . ; W . Murray , S . W . ; G . T . Helsdon , J . W . ; J . H . Vaux , M . O . ; H . G . Everard , S . O . ; Harold Gurney , J . O . ; Morgan Jones , Chaplain ; W . Groom , Treasurer ; M . L . Sanders , Secretary ; S . Winter Parker , Registrar ; J . R . Watson , S . D . ; E . J . Rant , J . D . ; R . Pattle , D . C . ; C R . Salter , Org . ; Beaumont , I . G . ; R . Wilson and W . Green , Stwds . ; and J . Smith , Tyler . At the close of the
ceremony a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Grand Secretary for his kind attendance , with other Grand Officers . A vote of thanks was also passed to Bro . Richard Clowes , Grand Overseer , Prov . S . C Warden East Anglia , for the kindness and geniality he had shown as the first Worshipful Master of the lodge , and he was presented with an extremely pretty founder's jewel , inscribed as
follows : " Presented to W . Bro . R . Clowes , G . Std . Br . England , first W . M . St . Nicholas Lodge , by the brethren , as a token of affection and _ esteem . " Bro . Clowes , in responding , said that , wishing to leave some memento of his Mastership , he had had a banner made for the lodge , which he asked them to accept at his hands . The VV . M ., in the name of the lodge , thanked
Bro . Clowes for his kind g ift . It was also understood that an adverse balance in the accounts of a little over £ 5 had been generously paid by Bro . Clowes . Several candidates having been proposed for advancement , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which was elegantly served at the Great Eastern Hotel , under the superintendence of Bro . Cooksey , the manager . Anions' the brethren who attended the meeting besides
those already mentioned were Bros . Robert Berridge , G . D . of C ; Gordon Miller , G . Treas . ; Rev . E . H . Crate , P . G . C . ; T . J . Railing , P . G . D . ; J . P . Lewin , G . Std . Br . ; H . W . G . Abell , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . D . Poppleton , W . M . 145 , Prov . S . G . O . ; VV . Sowman , P . M . 145 , P . P . G . O . ; G . A . Eustace , P . M . 145 , P . P . G . S . B ., - and others . Lord Euston had accepted an invitation to be present , but at the last moment was prevented from attending .
JERSEY . Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —This old and very prosperous Mark lodge met at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult . Bro . Peter Bois , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Thos . Stone , l . P . M . ; F . I . Godfray , S . W . ; L . P . Hespiradoux ,
P . M ., acting J . W . ; F . Vincent , M . O . ; C . Roberts , acting J . O . ; J . H . Goldsmith , S . O . ; W . J . Pugsley , Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , acting Sec ; Captain J . C . Barrett , S . D . ; J . Mayler , acting J . D . ; E . H . Drake , I . G . ; Geo . Rogers , Tyler ; and numerous members and
visitors . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot for advancement was taken for Bros . Captain C . E . Malet de Carteret and Captain Withington , both of S 77 , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . Captain C E . Malet de Carteret being in attendance , was then most ably and impressively advanced
to the honourable Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . Peter Bois , assisted by a complement of most able officers . The ceremonies were gone through in such perfect manner and style on this occasion that everyone assisting enjoyed a mental treat of no mean capacity . This work being completed , the acting Secretary read several communications . Candidates for advancement having been proposed , and "Hearty good wishes" for the welfare of the Cesarean
Lodge expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , under Bro . Rogers' special and excellent supervision . The usual loyal and Mark toasts were duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very sociable and pleasant gathering to an end . The conviviality of the evening was pleasingly diversified with music and songs .
Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .
NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Steele , W . M . ; F . Reeves , S . W . ; Lyell , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Windsor , J . D . ; Ellson , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Balcombe , Nettleship , Folkard , Evans , Bate , and Gilbert .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . 'Ihe ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Balcombe having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Folkard having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the ' 1 hird
Degree , and Bro . Folkard duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason , Bro . Windsor acting as S . D . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose lor the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . F . Reeves was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed , and adjourned until the 10 th inst .
ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . Morrish , W . M . ; Witts , S . W . ; Ambler , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , Sec . ; F . Thomas , S . D . ; Ollive , J . D . ; Ingram
I . G . ; F . Bramley , 15 S 5 ; Styles , and Neville . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Styles being the candidate . Bro . Bramley answered the usual questions
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
lames Hozier , M . P . ; J . Parker Smith , M . P . ; and " lohn Gordon , P . M . Lodge No . 4 , Glasgow . There were also several other nominations for initiation and ioining membership , while Bro . John Fergusson , of the Eccleston Lodge , and Bro . David MacDonald , Lord Dean of Guild of Aberdeen , were duly balloted for and elected members of the Lodge . Bro . John Whitehead was presented
with a very handsome Past Master's jewel from the lodge by the newly-installed W . M ., who said that Bro . Whitehead had endeared himself to every member of the lodge by his steady perseverance and great exertions in the pioneer work of the new lodge . Bro . Peter MacLagan , Prov . G . M . Linlithgowshire , was saluted with the honours due to his rank and in acknowledging the salute he said it had given
, him very great pleasure to be present during the ceremonies , and he would carry the message to Grand Lodge of Scotland , and advise a judicious emulation of the English Constitution working . Bro . the Earl of Euston , the first W . M ., having written resigning membership of the lodge , the resignation was accepted . The following lodges in Scotland specially deputed brethren to write or telegraph
o-iving heartiest good wishes to the new W . M . and to the brethren of the Scots [ Lodge , viz . : Nos . 4 , 5 , 23 , no , and 223 . Masonic business being concluded , the usual procession , headed by the glorious Pipers and two Tylers in Highland costume , followed by the W . M ., visitors , and members , proceeded to the banqueting hall , the walls of which were ,
as usual , bedecked with the flags and tartans of the clans . The menu , as usual , consisted of entirely Scottish dishes . It was catered for by Bro . Clemow , of Anderton's Hotel , and was served in excellent style . The haggis was brought in with Highland honours , Pipers Milton and McLean playing " Pibroch o' Donal Dhu . " The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been duly
honoured , The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " in so doing he predicted that just as a Scotsman ' s heart warmed to the tartan so would all Scots Masons' hearts warm to the Scots Lodge and rally round the standard . Bro . Peter MacLagan , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of
Linlithgowshire , in responding , expressed the extreme delig ht he felt at being able in the midst of his Parliamentary duties to visit the Scots Lodge , and he assured its members of the active sympathy and support of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . He admired the Masonic working of the English Constitution , and hoped all Scots lodges north of the Tweed would emulate their southern brethren .
Major F . W . Allan endorsed the remarks of the brother , and added that there was a very successful bazaar held in Scotland in the early part of the year , which was entirely for Masonic Charity . The amount collected was over ^ 20 , 000 . He hoped they would have the same Masonic Benevolent Institutions in Scotland as they had in England . Bro . Hozier , M . P ., said he was perfectly charmed with
the whole of the evening's programme , and he was only anxious for the time when he could sign himself a member of the lodge . Bro . J . Parker Smith , M . P ., remarked that Lanarkshire was to the front on that occasion just as it had been at Bisley all the week . He thanked the brethren for their invitation and their very hearty welcome .
Bro . John Gordon , of Glasgow , expressed his more than pleasure at visiting an English lodge ( which was a Scots one ) for the first time . After telling several racy anecdotes about some old minute books 16 9 years old , he concluded with Burns' farewell to the brethren of the mystic tie : " May peace , harmony , and love Unite you in the grand design . "
Bro . Whitehead , l . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and personally thanked him as one of the founders of the lodge for the interest he had taken in the working of the lodge , and assisting the W . M . and Secretary in furthering the welfare of the lodge , and bringing the lodge to the front . He promised the W . M . the same vigorous assistance that he had himself given the lodge during his year of office ,
and he wished Bro . Page as entirely hearty and prosperous a year as he had himself had . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Whitehead for his kind expressions , and the brethren for their very hearty response to them . He expressed his determination to keep the ball rolling , and to do his utmost for the good and welfare of the lodge . He then proposed the toast of
' The I . P . M ., " and presented Bro . Whitehead with a beautiful jewel . It was , he said , through Bro . Whitehead's instrumentality in the first instance that the Scots Lodge was founded ; but not content with that , Bro . Whitehead had worked to bring it to the state in which it now was . It was due to his untiring zeal and energy , aided by the
indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Thompson , that it was in a flourishing condition . Bro . Whitehead never hesitated to sacrifice tune and trouble on behalf of the lodge , and he was proud to think that the lodge was in such a flourishing state . Bro . Whitehead , I . P . M ., in reply , said his heart had been m the lodge and in its welfare , and he was proud to see that what he had done had met with the satisfaction and
approval of the brethren . In leaving the chair he had the gratification of thinking that the Scots Lodge was now in a proud position . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke said at its co . nsecration that he saw no reason why the Scots Lodge should not be second to none . The time was not far distant when the Scots Lodge in London would be second to none in the Craft , and so long as he was spared to be a member of it he should always do his best for the interest of the
lodge and for the honour of Scotland generally . Bro . Whitehead , l . P . M ., presented Bro . Jas . Thomson , we Secretary , with a copy of "Dr . Jamieson ' s Scottish dictionary" and "Dr . Chambers' English Dictionary " ml \ f . c ' . someh / bound in Masonic blue morocco , as a ark of his appreciation of his services and assistance . I ? V""ng the evening Bros . Jas . MaxArthur , J . P ., F . L aithiull Begg , J . Balfour Allan , E . Johnston Gordon , and tncrs enlivened the evening with auld Scots sangs , and the Syne " gS terminated with a Scots reel and " Auld Lang
Provincial Meetings.
PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
BRADFORD . of tv 7 J " -Odge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting on Th ° ? Was held at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , 1 "ursday , the 9 th ult ., when there were present Bros . I I- > M I' }\ M- W , M - ; Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C , ¦'"•J Edwd . P . Peterson , as S . W . j John Niven , J . W . j
Provincial Meetings.
John Haigh , P . M ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C . ; Thos . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Charles . H . Ellis , Treas . ; John T . Last , Sec . ; John Thornton , S . D . ; Alfred J . Boyle , J . D . ; Robert Smith Hird , as I . G . ; John Morton and James B . Fearnley , Stwds . ; and John Hill , Tyler . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
confirmed . The lodge by-laws were read , and notice of motion given by the Secretary regarding the constitution of the lodge of instruction . Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
JERSEY . Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 491 ) . —On Monday , the 27 th ult ., there was the usual large attendance at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s . There was no work on the agenda , but the brethren went to enjoy the harmony and good feeling which prevails in this lodge , and the excellent working for which the Royal
Sussex is looked upon in the province . The ceremonies of the Stability ritual are always gone through in a most exemplary , perfect , and impressive manner , and the precision with which every officer , from the VV . M . to the I . G ., performs his work is remarkable . The exertions of their indefatigable Secretary , Bro . J . H . Goldsmith , P . M ., make themselves everywhere beneficially felt .
Among those present were Bros . T . Palmer , W . M . ; E . L . Bisson , l . P . M .: F . A . Jubal , S . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , acting J . W ., - G . F . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Goldsmith , P . M ., Sec ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Tocque , J . D . ; H . Mather , I . G . ; H . E . Baker , E . H . Drake , J . W . Tyacke , and J . Le Poidevin . Visitors : Bros . Rev . O . M . Holden , 357 W . G . Vowles , 103 P . P . S . G . W . ; F . S . Bott , W . M .
; , 13 SS ; W . H . Chapman , P . P . S . G . W . ; H . M . Walden , 95 S and 1003 , P . P . S . G . W . ; P . E . Sohier , S 77 , P . G . S . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . M . 1003 ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M ., Sec . 244 ; D . Sullivan , 245 ; A . Hadley , J . W . 95 S ; and several others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the heavy routine business having been
disposed of with the usual dispatch of the Secretary , and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors being expressed , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an excellent cold collation , under the able catership and supervision of Bro .
G . Rogers , the custodian of the Temple . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g iven and duly honoured , interspersed with songs and recitations by the musical brethren , and one of the most pleasant evenings was thus spent , which the Tyler ' s toast brought but too soon to a termination .
THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . — The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . H . Bletcher , W . M . ; A . L . Peace , l . P . M . ; S . H . C Ashlin , S . W . ; J . Constable , J . W . ; Rev . J . G . Littlewood , Chap . ; A . P . Robotham , Sec ; G . Kenyon , S . D . ; VV . Martin , J . D . ; A . Goodhead , Org . ; W . Pickering , I . G . ; W . Livingstone ,
Almoner ; R . N . Brunyee , Stwd . ; F . T . Turner , and others . The lodge having been opened , Mr . Barley Maskill was initiated , the work being performed by Bros . Bletcher and Peace , and the charge given by Bro . Ashlin . A vote of condolence to the P . G . M ., Bro . Tew , in his affliction , with sincere hopes for his speedy recovery , was unanimously passed . Bro . Robotham presented a beautiful gong to the lodge . The brethren afterwardi sat down to an excellent banquet .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
JERSEY . Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 491 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier's , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Samuel Gilley , M . E . Z . ; Oliver Dodge , H . j P . G . Hamilton , L ; W . W . RichardsonS . E . ; Dr . Thomas Aubin , P . Z ,, Treas . ;
, Adolphus Curry , P . S . ; Thomas Leat , S . N . ; George Rogers , Janitor ; and several members . Visitors : Comps . L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . S . 491 ; Capt . J . Ford , 244 ; Capt . J . C Barrette , 244 ; O . M . Holden , 357 ; and others . The minutes of the regular convocation held on April 20 th were read and confirmed . Much disappointment was felt by the companions , owing to the enforced absence of a
candidate for exaltation that evening . Routine business therefore having been transacted , and , after " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , to partake of the usual repast , presided over by Comp . S . Gilley , M . E . Z ., and during the evening the different loyal and Royal Arch toasts were interspersed with songs by Comp .
A . Curry and others , and recitations by Comps . Dr . Maxwell , Le Cronier , and George Rogers . The Janitor ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The working of the above chapter is according to the Stability ritual , and the execution of the ceremonies in every respect faultless .
SHIPLEY . Moravia Chapter ( No . 3 87 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Saltaire Institute , on Wednesday , the 1 st ult ., when , amongst others , the following officers were present : Comps . Wm . Oddy , Z . ; J . L . Atherton , P . Z ., Prov . G . H ., H . ; lohn Tillotson , J . ; Thos . Denby , P . Z ., Treas . ; John
Hey , P . Z ., as S . E . ; J oseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 , as S . N . ; and John P . Last , P . S . " The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . G . R . McGregor , VV . M ., John Tillotson , P . M ., and Walter Slicer , all of 439 , which proved unanimous in each case , and Bros . McGregor
and Slicer being in attendance , they were respectively exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., in a manner which left nothing to be desired . A candidate was proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HARWICH . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 413 ) . —This lodge , which was constituted about this time last year , held its first installation meeting at the Great Eastern Hotel , on the 30 th ult ., when Bro . A . J . H . Ward , P . A . G . D . C , was installed W . M . by Bro . C Fitzgerald Matier , G . Sec . of the Grand Mark Lodge of England . The officers of the year were invested as under : Bros . R . Clowes , CO ., Prov . S . G . W .,
l . P . M . ; W . Murray , S . W . ; G . T . Helsdon , J . W . ; J . H . Vaux , M . O . ; H . G . Everard , S . O . ; Harold Gurney , J . O . ; Morgan Jones , Chaplain ; W . Groom , Treasurer ; M . L . Sanders , Secretary ; S . Winter Parker , Registrar ; J . R . Watson , S . D . ; E . J . Rant , J . D . ; R . Pattle , D . C . ; C R . Salter , Org . ; Beaumont , I . G . ; R . Wilson and W . Green , Stwds . ; and J . Smith , Tyler . At the close of the
ceremony a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Grand Secretary for his kind attendance , with other Grand Officers . A vote of thanks was also passed to Bro . Richard Clowes , Grand Overseer , Prov . S . C Warden East Anglia , for the kindness and geniality he had shown as the first Worshipful Master of the lodge , and he was presented with an extremely pretty founder's jewel , inscribed as
follows : " Presented to W . Bro . R . Clowes , G . Std . Br . England , first W . M . St . Nicholas Lodge , by the brethren , as a token of affection and _ esteem . " Bro . Clowes , in responding , said that , wishing to leave some memento of his Mastership , he had had a banner made for the lodge , which he asked them to accept at his hands . The VV . M ., in the name of the lodge , thanked
Bro . Clowes for his kind g ift . It was also understood that an adverse balance in the accounts of a little over £ 5 had been generously paid by Bro . Clowes . Several candidates having been proposed for advancement , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which was elegantly served at the Great Eastern Hotel , under the superintendence of Bro . Cooksey , the manager . Anions' the brethren who attended the meeting besides
those already mentioned were Bros . Robert Berridge , G . D . of C ; Gordon Miller , G . Treas . ; Rev . E . H . Crate , P . G . C . ; T . J . Railing , P . G . D . ; J . P . Lewin , G . Std . Br . ; H . W . G . Abell , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . D . Poppleton , W . M . 145 , Prov . S . G . O . ; VV . Sowman , P . M . 145 , P . P . G . O . ; G . A . Eustace , P . M . 145 , P . P . G . S . B ., - and others . Lord Euston had accepted an invitation to be present , but at the last moment was prevented from attending .
JERSEY . Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —This old and very prosperous Mark lodge met at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult . Bro . Peter Bois , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Thos . Stone , l . P . M . ; F . I . Godfray , S . W . ; L . P . Hespiradoux ,
P . M ., acting J . W . ; F . Vincent , M . O . ; C . Roberts , acting J . O . ; J . H . Goldsmith , S . O . ; W . J . Pugsley , Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , acting Sec ; Captain J . C . Barrett , S . D . ; J . Mayler , acting J . D . ; E . H . Drake , I . G . ; Geo . Rogers , Tyler ; and numerous members and
visitors . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot for advancement was taken for Bros . Captain C . E . Malet de Carteret and Captain Withington , both of S 77 , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . Captain C E . Malet de Carteret being in attendance , was then most ably and impressively advanced
to the honourable Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . Peter Bois , assisted by a complement of most able officers . The ceremonies were gone through in such perfect manner and style on this occasion that everyone assisting enjoyed a mental treat of no mean capacity . This work being completed , the acting Secretary read several communications . Candidates for advancement having been proposed , and "Hearty good wishes" for the welfare of the Cesarean
Lodge expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , under Bro . Rogers' special and excellent supervision . The usual loyal and Mark toasts were duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very sociable and pleasant gathering to an end . The conviviality of the evening was pleasingly diversified with music and songs .
Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .
NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Steele , W . M . ; F . Reeves , S . W . ; Lyell , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Windsor , J . D . ; Ellson , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Balcombe , Nettleship , Folkard , Evans , Bate , and Gilbert .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . 'Ihe ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Balcombe having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Folkard having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the ' 1 hird
Degree , and Bro . Folkard duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason , Bro . Windsor acting as S . D . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose lor the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . F . Reeves was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed , and adjourned until the 10 th inst .
ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . Morrish , W . M . ; Witts , S . W . ; Ambler , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , Sec . ; F . Thomas , S . D . ; Ollive , J . D . ; Ingram
I . G . ; F . Bramley , 15 S 5 ; Styles , and Neville . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Styles being the candidate . Bro . Bramley answered the usual questions