Reoprts Of Masonic Meetings.

P . P . G . D . Middx . ; G . C . Young , P . M . S 20 ; H . Hollis , P . M . 1 G 7 ; J . Wardell , P . M . 95 ; VV . Potter , 1 445 ; E . Clayton , 1 G 04 ; F . Bolton , 1 G 04 ; T . Clark , S . W . 117 S ; J . McLaren , S . D . 1 S 05 : D . AIoss , J . W . 1275 ; D . VV . Lartcr , J . D . 1 G 02 ; J . Munro , Lodge of Antiquity , Montreal ; J . Collings , Org . 1 G 93 ; VV . Hawcs , 554 ; T . Smithcr , 103 ; VV . VV . . Morgan , 211 ; E . Woodman , J . VV .

1050 ; A . Eldridge , 15 S 5 ; F . T . Bennett , 211 ; and M . Christian , J . VV . SGo . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the Audit Report , which proved the financial position of the lodge to be highly satisfactory , was read and adopted . Bros . Dodd and Stokes were raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Caperoe and East were passed to the

Second . Bro . Charles Woodward Smyth , S . W ., who had beeti unanimously elected W . M . for the present year , was then presented for installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . Lorkin , the retiring Master , in the same able and efficient manner which has characterised the work of the lodge during his year of oflice . Bro . Smyth then invested the following officers , viz ., Bros . ] . L . Payne ,

S . VV . ; A . Ferrar , J . W . ; VV . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; R . Polak , S . D . ; G . Ferrar , J . D . ; A . R . Olley , I . G . ; VV . Beasley , D . C . ; A . Leoffeler and J . II . Rich , Stewards ; and J . J . Marsh , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master in an eloquent and impressive manner . Bro . Smyth , VV . M ., at once entered upon the duties of the chair by initiating

Messrs . F . Smith , P . VV . Rogers , E . J . Turnbull , VV . Milford , and VV . Parsons , in a manner that quite satisfied the brethren that in the newly-installed VV . M . the lodge had elected a brother thoroughly qualified to carry out the duties of the chair . The resignation of a P . M . was read and accepted with regret . Bro . Lee , P . AL , Sec , announced the decease since the last meeting of Bro . R . George , one

of the senior members of the lodge , and in moving a vote of condolence and sympathy with the widow and family , dwelt on the irreparable loss they had sustained by the decease of one who was much esteemed and respected by all the members of the lodge . Bro . Brand , P . AL and Treas ., presented to the lodge a very handsome charity box of elaborate design and workmanship , which was

much admired , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Brand ( the first initiate of the lodge ) for his handsome present . Bro . Lee , P . M ., Sec , gave notice of motion to increase the initiation fees , and also of a byelaw to regulate the Benevolent Fund . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro , Lorkin , I . P . AL , in recognition of his services during the past year . Some

propositions were received lor the next meeting , and the lodge was then closed , after a sitting of five hours ' duration . About 70 brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by Bro . C . VV . Smyth , VV . M ., after which the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . C A . Cottcbrunc , P . G . P ., responded for "The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the VV . AI . " was proposed in

complimentary terms by Bro . Lorkin , I . P . M ., and met with a cordial reception , which was suitably acknowledged by the VV . AI . 'The remaining toasts were duly honoured , after which the brethren separated . An excellent selection nf vocal and instrumental music was performed during the evening under the direction of Bro . Dr . Haskins , Org . 13 G 4 , assisted by Miss AI . Lorkin , Miss L . Smyth , Mr . F . Wood , Air . A . Alderton , and Alaster Snow .

PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON ( No . 1996 ) . — 'This young and prosperous lodge met on the 4 th inst . at the Royal Oak Assembly Rooms , Acton , when there were present Bros . VV . Roebuck , VV . AI . ; C . E . Botley , S . VV . ; J . | . Gunner , J . W . ; F . Botley , S . D . ; E . Monson , J . D . ; E . F . Earl , 'Treas . 1 E . H . Sugg , Sec ; J . Cammcll , I . G . ; A . 'Turner , D . C ; Hodges , C . Pearse , J . Cardus ,

VV . H . BUke , J . R . Ward , and R . T . Relf . The visitors were Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd . ; Hughes , 'Thomas , and A . Solomon . 'The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . R . T . Relf as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . I . R . Ward was then raised to

the Sublime Degree of a Alaster . Mason by the VV . AI . in a very able manner . The S . VV ., Bro . C . E , Doll y , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . E . F . Earl , 'Treasurer . The W . M . elect intimated his intention to stand as Steward at the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The brethren having determined to present the VV . AI . with a Past Alaster ' s jewel , in recognition of his

valuable services rendered to the lodge during its first year of existence , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , where an enjoyable evening was spent , Bros . Botley , 'Thomas , Monson , Relf , and Gunner greatly contributing to the harmony of the evening by some excellent singing , and Bro . Hughes gave one of his recitations in good style .

ST . BOTOLPH'S LODGE ( No . 2020 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge after the consecration took place at the Albion , Aldcrsgate-stcet , on Monday last , when there were present Bros . Alderman John Staples , W . M . ; P . Saillard , S . VV . ; T . Benskin , J . W . ; H . S . Legg , Treas . ; William Lake , Sec ; B . Norman , J . D . ; T . M . Janes , E . W . Stilbvcll , George Kenning , and Walker .

The lodge having been opened by the VV . AI . the minutes were read and confirmed and a ballot was taken for Bro . E . VV . Stillwcll , Grand Masters Lodge , No . 1 , as a joining member , and for Air . AI . Saylc as a candidate for initiation . Both were unanimously elected , and Bro . Geo . Kenning , at the request of the VV . M ., occupied the chair and proceeded to initiate the candidate into the mysteries

of Freemasonry . The Committee appointed to prepare the bye-laws presented their report , and the draft , after being read by the VV . M ., was adopted and ordered to be printed . Bro . Huscy was proposed as a joining member , and there being no further business the lodge was adjourned . The brethren afterwards dined together , under the presidency of the W . AL , and a pleasant evening was spent .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Swan Hotel . Present : Bros . John Booth , VV . M . ; F . VV . Paccy , S . VV . ; J . VV . Poyntz , ) . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , Sec , I . P . M . ; John Hardcastle , S . D . ; VV . H . Lomax , J . D . ; Johnson Alills , P . M ., D . of C ; James Naylor , I . G . ; Robert Nightingale , Stwd . ; Roiley and Higson , Tylers ; R . K . Freeman , P . M . ; John Morris ,

P . M . ; Edward Garstang , P . AL ; Robinson , and G 1 II 1-brand . Visitors : Bros . T . Lee Wood , VV . M . 350 ; Thos . Drew , Shakespeare Lodge , 143 Irish Constitution . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed , Mr . J . VV . Mather who was elected in December last was initiated in the First Degree of Alasonry by the VV . M ., the working tools being explained by the J . VV ., and the charge to the candidate

delivered by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , Grand Stwd . Scotland , I . P . AL and Secretary of the lodge . Bro . John Alorris , Charity Representative , reported that he had attended the annual meeting of the East Lancashire Masonic Institution and detailed the opinions then expressed by the Prov . Grand Alaster as to the method to be adopted to expand and enlarge the usefulness of the institution . Bros . Brockbank and Freeman , Life Governors

of the Charity , advocated the claims of the institution upon the brethren of this and other lodges , especially enlarging upon the fact that the premier lodge of the province should show an example and encourage the Prov . Grand Alaster . Bros . Booth , VV . M . ; Mills , P . AL ; Hardcastle , S . D . ; and Morris , P . AL , gave in their names to the Secretary as Life Governors of the Charity . A portion of the ancient rules and charges was read by the S . VV . and the lodge closed in peace and harmony .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 Sth ult . at the Industry Masonic Hall , when there was a good muster of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . AL , Bro . John Aloult , assisted and supported by the following brethren : Bros . J . G . Smith , I . P . AL ; John Wood , P . M . ; R . Whitfield , P . AL ; M . Corbitt , P . AL , Treas . ; R . F . Cook , P . AL ; R . Wightman ,

P . M . ; M . Garbutt , S . VV . ; T . Dinning , as J . VV . ; VV . AI . Pybus , Sec ; E . Shewbrooks , S . D . ; A . Simpson , as J . D . ; VV . Brown , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; VV . Raeburn , S . S . ; T . Thompson , J . S . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Amongst the members and visitors were Bros . J . Patterson , VV . Whitfield , S . Jopling , J . Bulmer , H . F . Dryden , J . VV . Porter , VV . F . Brown , VV . Stafford , J . T . Harrison , T . Graham , E . Liddell , R . Tate , J . T . Corking , II . L . Russell , VV .

Richardson , G . II . Cawthorne , C . R . Gourlay , C . AIcNamara , I . P . M . 97 ; R . de C . Yeld , I . P . M ., and F . Armstrong , of 80 ; T . Spedding , 1643 ; C . B . Ford , P . AL ; J . Duckett , P . AL ; J . Spearman . P . M . ; T . Dinning , S . VV . ; F . Lcddicoat , and VV . Mathicson , all of 481 ; Edivd . Potts , S . D . 1676 ; T . V . Smith , P . M . 991 ; J . Taylor , 1342 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . ; H . Nixon , and T . Pearson , all of 424 ; I . VV . Robson , 1342 ; and others .

Bros . II . F . Dryden , J . VV . Porter , H . S . Russell , and G . II . Cawthorne received the reward of merit in the First Degree , and were afterwards passed as Fellow Crafts by by the W . AL , the S . VV . explaining the working tools . The other business of the evening consisted of reading the names eligible for the chair , the nominations for Treasurer , Finance Committee , Organist , and Tyler , and proposals for initiations , & c

1 he lodge was duly closed , when the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , and the remainder of the time was pleasantly occupied in harmony and the usual toast list . It was understood that the lodge would be represented by about 20 members at the Special Prov . Grand Lodge at Durham , on Wednesday last , in honour of the visit of H . R . H . the Dukeof Albany , who was the guest of the Prov . G . M ., the Marquess of Londonderry , at Wynyard Park .

IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge ( No . 225 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old and prosperous lodge was held on VVcdncsday , the pth ult ., when the annual festival of St . John was held . Bro . J . L . Brook , W . AL , was in the chair , supported by the officers as follows : Bros . G . Abbott , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . j VV . Fisk , S . W . ; J . D . Cook , J . W . ; A . Barber , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; Jas . Napier , Prov . G . J . D ., D . C . s H . Buckingham , S . D . ; T .

Noble , J . D . ; E . benvener , I . G . ; VV . Leathers and Sergt . Morley , jun ., Stwds . The Past Alasters of the lodge present were Bros . | . Talbot , G . Garwood , J . Whitehead , P . Whitehead , T . Prentice , and about 50 other brethren and visitors , the latter including Bros . Dr . Casley , VV . M . 114 ; N . Tracy , P . AL , Prov . G . Sec . ; H . Sidney , P . M ., Sec . ; W . B . JcuYies , P . M . ; A . Bennett ( P . M . 939 ) ; J . Staddon , P . M . ; E . Buckham , W . M . ; 1 . King , S . W . ; I . Franks .

J . VV . ; F . Bales , S . D . ; and J . Hunt , J . D ., all of 376 ; A . Raphael , P . AL ; E . Robertson , PAL ; S . Snow , VV . AI . ; J . VVhite , S . W . ; Sherman , J . W . ; A . Trew , S . D . ; C . Cook , Org . ; and D . D . Steel , all of 959 ; J . Hunt , P . AL S 07 , Prov . G . S . D . Norfolk ; and C . Young , P . AL 13 . 'The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . A successful ballot was then taken for Bro . James Price as a joining member .

Air . CurtiS j previously balloted for , was then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the I . P . M ., who alsogavc the working tools , Bro . Joseph Whitehead , P . AL , giving the charge to the candidate . Bro . C . Making was then passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft by Bro . Whitehead , P . M ., the candidate also receiving the working tools from Bro . Whitehead . Bro . James Price having been invested by the W . AL with the collar of Organist to the lodge , it

was decided that the proceeds of the " broken column be appropriated to the " Masonic Hall Trust Fund , " in order to assist in paying off the debt still existing . Several letters of apology having been read from various brethren for non-attendance , and "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors present having been expressed , the lodge was closed in the usual form . The brethren then adjourned to banquet . After the

removal of the cloth , the W . AL gave the usual toasts . Bro . Jefferics responded for the Past Prov . Officers as did also Bro . Napier for the Present . The W . AL in responding to the toast of his health , thanked Bro . Abbott and the lodge for their good feeling towards him , and assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to keep the lodge in its present state efficiency . He then proposed the toast of

" Ihe I . P . AL , " Bro . G . Abbott , and spoke in high terms of his energetic and faithful working of the ritual , which had done much towards placing the lodge in its present prosperous state . Bro . Abbott suitably returned thanks . Other toasts followed , a very happy and enjoyable evening being participated in by the members of the lodge and their visiting brethren .

BRIXHAM—True Love and Unity Lodge ( No . 24 8 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . This lodge was warranted under a charter dated 17 S 2—thus being probably

the senior lodge in the province of Devon—signed by Sir Charles Warwick 1 Warwick Bamfylde , Bart ., at that period the Prov . G . M . of the county of Devon and city of Exeter , and issued under the sanction of the Duke of Manchester , then M . W . Grand Alaster . This old charter was very naturally the object of considerable interest and curiosity to the visitors ; and the old lodge-room bears equally the marks of antiquity in its structure and interior appointments .

The roof is waggon-shaped , embellished with some very crude Alasonic representations , . whilst the walls are adorned with ancient oil paintings of the veterans who figured prominently years ago in behalf of the Craft in Brixham . It will be recollected that on the lodge attaining its centenary , two years ago , a very large gathering attended from all parts of the province , and the event was one of a very festive and interesting character . Owing to the

very stormy weather on the present occasion , the attendance was unavoidably much smaller than might otherwise have been expected . Lodge was opened under the presidency of the retiring Worshipful Alaster , Bro . C . James , who was supported by Bros . T . VV . Atherton , VV . AI . elect ; J . Johnson , P . M . ; VV . Brown , P . AL , acting as S . W . ; John T . James , J . VV . ; S . VVoolley , P . AL , Treas . ; A . Kendrick , Sec ; the Rev . R . B . F . Elrington , Chap . ; J . F . Grove ,

S . D . ; J . Wheaton , J . D . ; G . C Searle , D . C . ; T . G . Lovell , Org . ; J . G . Scivill , I . G . ; J . Lane , P . M . 1402 ; G . J . Pcpprell , VV . AI . 1402 ; C . Atkins , P . AL 27 ; VV . C Johnson , A . Wotton , J . P . Putt , R . Hosford , F . VV . Baddeley , J . James , J . Cranford , T . Williams ; G . Cole , 'T yler ; and others . Amongst the invited brethren were Bros . Brooks , Org . 135 S ; A . T . Blarney , P . AL 1402 , etc . After the usual formalities , Bro . T . VV . Atherton was installed as the VV . M . for the ensuing year , by Bro . Charles

Atkins , P . M . 27 , who is also a member of the Board of General ^ Purposes , whose rendering of the ceremony of installation elicited the warmest expressions of approbation . The charges were delivered b y Bro . C . G . Searle , whose working in this portion of the rite , as well as in the general direction of the ceremonies , was deservedly applauded . 'The newly-installed Worshipful Alaster then invested his officers for the year , addressing a few remarks to each ; and the applause which followed the bestowal of each collar showed that he had made a suitable selection : Bros .

C . lames , I . P . M . ; J . T . James , S . VV . ; A . Kendrick , J . W . ; the Rev . R . B . F . Efrington , Chap . ; S . VVoolley , P . M ., Treas . ; J . F . Grove , Sec ; J . Wheaton , S . D . ; J . G . Scivill , J . D . ; Henry Alay , l . C ; T . C Smith , Org . ; and G . Cole , Tyler .

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren subsequently dined together , under the presidency of the newly-installed VV . M . After the _ cloth had been removed the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . C . Atkins responded suitably to the toast of the officers of the Grand Lodge . 'The I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the new Alaster , alluded to the zeal and assiduity with which Bro . Atherton has worked for the promotion of the best

interests of the lodge , and the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties in the various minor offices through which he had passed . Although non-resident in the town of Brixham , he had been a constant attendant at the lodge , no matter how inclement might be the weather ; and he had thus testified most zealously his love for the welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master , who was most cordially received ,

thanked the brethren for the hearty reception which they had accorded to the toast . He could hardl y expect that during his term of office he should be equal to many of those who had preceded him in the excellence of his work ; but he should endeavour to emulate their good example , and to prove himself worthy of the confidence they had resposed in him . If therefore he did not accomplish all that he could desire it would not be his

fault . Masonry involved the highest and loftiest duties , and it should ever be his aim so to carry them out as to elevate and refine the minds and aspirations of those over whom he was called to preside in this lodge , and so to elevate the love of Alasonry generally . There was one matter to which he desired to draw the attention of the brethren more especially at this moment , and it was his sincere wish that they should do something in the future , much more

than they had done hitherto , in behalf of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . That institution was doing a great and inestimable work in behalf of the poor orphan children of Masons in the province , and as such it should receive the utmost encouragement and support of all who professed to admire the principle of charity , which was one of the distinguishing characteristics of a Freemason ' s heart . Although the great benevolent institutions of which

the Craft so Justly boasted in this country were the object of their solicitude , as they were also the admiration of the world , yet the Devon Masonic Educational Fund had claims upon them which should not be disregarded . And he regretted to say that Fund had not hitherto received the support it ought to have done from the members of this lodge . He should have liked for them to have been present at the installation . meeting of the Haulcy Lodge ,

at Dartmouth , and have heard the remarks of one of the Provincial Grand Officers as to the state of the funds of that charity . He was convinced that institution was doing an immense amount of good in the province , and ought to be very much moreliberally supported . He was exceedingly anxious that during his term of office something should be done on the part of this lodge to aid the funds of that charity . If the brethren would only forego some little

pleasure , some personal gratification , they could , without any serious inconvenience to themselves , do much to help forward a charity which was in every way deserving of their support . By subscribing six guineas , as the brethren at Dartmouth did , they might secure a governorship of six votes ; and then , in case of the death of a brother , leaving a widow and family in not very affluent circumstances , they would have the power of recommending one of the children for the benefits of the Devon Masonic Educational

T und . It was rather unfair for them to expect such advantages unless they subscribed to the necessary funds of maintainance . He should be very happy to render what assistance he could to the formation of such a lodge fund . He then alluded to the inadequate accommodation afforded at the old Freemasons' Hall , in which they were then assembled , and hoped some scheme might be devised during the year by which they could secure a more suitable place of meeting . He again thanked them for the kindly manner in which they had received the mention of his

name . - Bro . J . F . Grover proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " in doing which he said it was a toast that