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Instruction.
S . D . ; Maitland , 134 , I . G . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Grove , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and Uro . Gordon , candidatefor tlie Third Degree , having answered the usual questions , the lodge was opened in the Third * Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very able manner by the W . M . The Second and Third Sections were worked liy tile " l ' receptor . Tlie lodge was then closed down , Uro . J . "W . Harvey being duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the ist inst ., when tiiere w-ere present Uros . J . Ulock , W . M . ; Strickland , S . W . ; Percival , J . W . ; Sanderson , S . D . ; Akehnrst , J . D . ; Borrett , I . G . ; Cracknell , Milbourn , Preceptor ; and Vellcnoweth , Hon . Sec . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsod by the W . M ., Uro . Akehnrst being the candidate . The Second Section of the First Lecture was worked by the S . W ,, and the Third Section by the Secretary , assisted by the brethren . On the second rising , Uro . Strickland was unanimously elected W , M . for the ensuing Friday evening . Nothing further offering at thc the third rising , the lodge was closed in due form .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142- ;) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . Powell , VV . M . 142 J , W . M . ; C . Coleman , S . W . ; A . T . Hayes , J . VV . 1425 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; J . R . Allman , S . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , J . D . j Jos . Bailey , I . G . ; O . W . Battlev , Stwd . j H . Longhurst , P . M . 1425 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 1425 ; ' VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 s ; W . R . Hutton , S . Uullen , J . Cruttenden , J . C . Conwav , E . F . Ferris , A . S . de Fivas , J . Laurence , and O . L . Haines . ' Visitors : Bros . A . T . Hayes , J . W . 142 !; and John E . Lawrence , S . W . 7 S 8 .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Haines being the candidate . The officers for next week having been elected , Bros . Hayes and Lawrence were elected members . A letter from Mr . Charles Andrews was read thanking the brethren for their condolence and sympathy on the occasion of his father ' s death—thc late Bro . Capt . H . S . Andrews . A voteof thanks was unanimously ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the officers of the Hyde Park Lodge for attending that evening . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at thc Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . VV . H . Burgess , W . M . ; J . H . Sharp , S . VV . ; Parker , J . W . j VV . M . Stiles , Preceptor ; E . Storr , Sec . ; Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; C . J . Scales , Treas . j G . VV . Knight , S . D . ; Spon , J . D . j Potter , I . G . j Hemming , J . C . Smith , Spencer , Webb , and many others . Tlie lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Uro . Webb candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair for "Bro . J . C . Smith , VV . M . 1744 , who in a very impressive manner installed Uro . G . VV . Knight , W . M . elect 1 J 07 , into the chair of K . S . Bro . Knight having invested the officers of thc lodge , vacated thc chair to Bro . Burgess . After the W . M . had risen for the lirst time , live brethren were proposed as joining members—Bros . Stubbing , Stevens , Trav-crs , Freeman , and Ryder . On rising for the second
time , Bro . Sharp , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for thc next meeting . After rising for the third time , Bro . Stiles proposed , and Bro . Scales seconded , that a most cordial vote of thanks be tendered to the VV . M . for his efficient work that evening . The VV . M ., in reply , said it was the first time he had occupied the chair in any lodge uf instruction , and thanked them for their cordial vote Sf thanks . A hearty vote of thanks was then given to Bro . J . C . Smith for his efficient rendering of the installation ceremony . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) —A very well attended meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Railway Hotel , Putney , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Bro . Sapsworth occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Cutbill , S . W . -. Harling , J . VV . ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The bye-laws of the lodge were then read as in them directed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . On resuming to the First Degree , the lodge proceeded to elect a
Treasurer , Secretarv , and three Auditors . Bro . Williams , P . M ., proposed , and Bro *! Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , seconded , that Bro . Bond be Treasurer , which was carried . Bro . Bond accepted the office , and suitably thanked thc lodge for its confidence . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., then proposed , and Bro . Williams , P . M ., seconded , that Bro . Grundy , 1585 , be Secretary of this lodge of instructionthis was carried . Bro . Grundy , in accepting it , expressed his sense of the honour and responsibility of that ollice . Bros .
Custancc , Cutbill , and Harling were then elected Auditors , lt was proposed by Bro . Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Williams , P . M ., that a vote of thanks , to be entered on tlie minutes , be recorded to Bro . Bond for officiating as Secretary during the unavoidable absence of Bro . Radcliffe for some months past—carried unanimously . Bro . Bond having responded , and there not being sufficient time left , no rehearsal took place . Bro . Cutbill was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , \ V „ on the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Ham , VV . M . ; H . Sammons , S . VV . ; Frank Gulliford , J . W . ; A . Gamineli , S . D . ; Henry Crookes , J . D . ; C . Grassi , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; L . Gunnel , W . S . Hoyte , G . V . Swan , J . \ V . Tacon , James Rowe , Charles Lambert , James Watts , James Woodward , C . Tayler , VV . Hancock , F . Kedge , W . Culverhouse , A . Clark , E . C . Docker
Mulvey , T . A . Dickson , and J . B . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked thc 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . L , Gunzel having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , thc W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . J . Tacon offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in thc Second Degree . The VV . M , rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , the following
brethren were unanimously elected joining members of thia lodge of instruction : —Bros . VV . S . Iloytc , 4 , and C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 , proposed hy Bro . G . Reynolds , and seconded by Bro . VV . C . Smith . On rising for the second time , Uro . W . C . Smith proposed that Uro . Howard Sammons be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Tlie VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for thc third time , nothing further oll ' ering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . In last week ' s report Bro . II . Crookes should have been named as I . G .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on the sth inst ., at the Courtfield I lotel , Earl ' s Court , S . VV . Present : Bros . Windsor , W . M . ; R . II . Williams , S . VV . ; Keene , J . VV . ; Cochrane , S . D . ; Lovett , J . D . ; Heath , I . G . ; Read , Preceptor ; Hubbard , Sec . ; VV . C . Williams , and Dresden . The lodge was opened in due form , and til J minutes of the last mr-timr uvre read and confirmed . 'Ihc ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed . The charge was given by the W . M . Lodge was called The -nd Section of the First Lecture was worked . Uro . Dresden was elected a joining member . Uro . R . H . Williams was elected VV M for next meeting , and the officers were appointed 111 rotation . A vote of thanks was proposed and carried to the W . M . for the very able manner in which hc had carried out the duties of VV . M , for the lirst time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed ,
Instruction.
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , thc ist inst ., at the Crown aud Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Uros . Coleman , W . M . j Gilbert , S . W . ; Wade , P . M ., J . VV . ; Bonlton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Hayes , Sec ; . J . Gibson , P . M ., S . D . ; Green , P . M ., J . D . ; Green , junr ., LG . ; Wakclcy , nnd Coughlan . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lotlge was opened in the Second Degree . Uro . Green , junr ., was presented by Bro . P .
Coughlan , and took the solemn obligation 01 Master elect . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . Ail below the rank of Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Green , junr ,, was installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and Uro . Green , junr ., having taken tlie chair , the Master Masons were admitted , and saluted the W . M . The lodge was resumed to thc Second Degree , and the Fellow Crafts were admitted , and saluted tiie VV . M . The lodge was resumed to he First Degree ,
and the Entered Apprentices were admitted , and saluted the VV . M . Thc Installing Masterhaving given the charges to Master , Wardens , and brethren , Uro . Green , junr ., vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro , Coleman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Green , junr ., candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bro . Wade be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Austin , W . M . 1 Purdue , P . M ., S . VV . ; Brietbart , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Craggs , S . D . ; Cavers , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Head , Burbrook , Stroud , , VV . Williams , and Dopson . Visitors : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . 1056 ; Daniel , S . W . 1694 ; and C . A . Bond , ws-The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last
meeting werc read and confirmed . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , and the questions answered by Bro . Brietbart . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Daniel answered the questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , and the questions anssvered by Bro . Purdue , P . M . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section worked by the brethren . Lodge resumed lo the First Degree . Bros . Bond , Cochrane , and Daniel were elected joining members . Bro . Purdue was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodr / e was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j J . Brown , S . VV . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; Davies , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; W . VV . Williams , acting Sec ; Coombes , S . D . ; V . Wing , J . D . ; C . B . Corsten , P . M ., I . G . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Craggs , C . F . Dopson , and Steer . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . C . Dopson , offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was
opened in the Third Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The brethren then , with the assistance of Bro . J . Davies , worked the First and Second Sections of this lecture . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree , when the VV . M . rose for the first and and second time , and Bro . J . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . V . Wing presented the lodge with a handsome Bible for their use , for which the brethren expressed their thanks , through the VV . M . The ledge was then closed in due form . To-morrow ( Saturday ) , being " officers ' night , " all thebrethren holding olfice in the mother lodge , arc cordially invited to be present and occupy their respective offices .
, .. —uast surrey Lxige of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction wasiie / d al thc King ' s Arms Hotel , . Catherine-street , on Tuesday , the jth inst ., when there was a good attendance , including Bros . Dr . Nicholls , VV . M . ; Cambridge , S . VV . ; Matthey , J . VV . ; Hawes , Hon . Sec . ; Hobbs , Hon . Preceptor ; Ranson , S . D . ; Hawes , J . D . ; Chamber-Iain , I . G . * , and Fox , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . Bro . Dr . Smith having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and thc VV . M . presented the working tools . The S . VV . gave thc charge . It was proposed by Bro . Hobbs , VV . M . 2096 , seconded by Bro . Dr . Smith , VV . M . 463 , and unanimously resolved— " That the
members of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( Instruction ) , No . 463 , have heard with the greatest sorrow of the sudden death of Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., D . P . G . M . Surrey ; and they desire to express to Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . Sec , and the family of their deceased brother their respectful and heartfelt condolences in their bereavement . " It was further resolved that this be entered on the minutes , and that the Hon . Sec forward a copy to Bro . Charles Greenwood . The S . VV . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After some other business , the VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . V 04 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . Present : Comps , Dean , P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; Allen , H . ; Gregory , J . ; Slvman , S . E . ; G . VV . Knight , S . N . ; Rose , P . S . ; Edmonds , Preceptor ; Bolton , Kanll ' inan , Jacobs , and Ives , Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . Thc ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Ives candidate . After rising for the third time , " Hearty good wishes" were given by the several companions to the M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 97 $ ) . —This old and nourishing chapter commenced its session of 1880-7 on Tuesday last at the VVhite Hart , comer of Abchurch-lane and Cannon-street , There were present Comps , Levey , Z . ; E . C . Beedell , II . ; A . VV . Wells , J . ; J . L . Payne , S . N . ; F . Brown , S . E . ; VV . Simpson , P . S .-, Perrin , J . Crowden , Bentley Haynes , J . S . Fraser , G . Jones , G . Powell , j . C . Frank , S . Brooks , C . II . Webb , G . Gillard , J . Roberts , C . Daniel , and others . The ceremony of exaltation wasadmirably worked , Comp . Powell
being the candidate . An unanimous vote of thanks was given to Comp . Levey for having had tiie officers' collars renovated and jewels regilt . VVe may here note that tlie chapter has had tlie whole of its regalia repaired and repainted , and looked very smart . It was determined by the companions to celebrate the opening | session by a supper , to take place on the first Tuesday in November , This will be quite an innovation , as thc chapter , certainly for the past J 2 years , has never been so indulgent , and we think the members are
fully entitled to make a little merry on this occasion . It will be quite an event , seeing that in all thc years of its existence the sacri-Jigous hands of jeweller or painter lias never before touched the worm-eaten furniture or regalia . It will also celebrate the tenth year of Comp . Brown ' s connection with Ihe chapter , of whom the members arc very proud , and we think properly so , . as he is most assiduous in his attention to all . We wish them all a pleasant , happy evening .
Bro . Sir Charles Warren is announced as one of the lecturers at the Toynbee Hall , Commercial-street , during the present session .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BRADFORD Faith Preceptory ( No . 13 ) . — The regular meeting of this preceptory was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following sir knights were present at the call of the muster roll : Sir Knights J . R . Welsman , E . Preceptor ; F . Holland , Constable ; J . W . Monckman , as Marshal ; J . G . Hutchinson , Chap . ; J . L . Atherton , Reg . ; C . J . Schott , as Sub-Marshal j F . Smart , Capt . of the Guards j G . Althorp ,
Almoner ; J . Dewhurst , Std . Br . j G . Beanland , Guard Without j Thomas Hill , Past Prov . Sub-Prior West Riding , Yorkshire , and Mayor of Bradford j J . Craven Taylor , Past Prov . Prelate VVest Yorkshire ; John Davis , and J . P . Priestley . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , also apologies from several members . The ordinary business having been gone through , the Eminent Preceptor
remarked upon the sorrowful nature of the next duties , and called upon Sir Knight Monckman to make a proposition . Sir Knight Monckman said that he had a painful duty to perform—he had to propose that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of their late Sir Knight Andrews , who died on the ioth of June . He remarked that the preceptory had lost a good . and worths member , and one loved by all . Sir Knight Andrews and himself
were installed as Knights Templar on the same evening in 1 S 72 . Since that period they had both laboured together in the working of the Degree , consequently he had been brought in contact very frequently with the departed . Sir Knight Andrews was much devoted to Templarism , and worked with a will in promoting its interests ; he was always ready with his joke , and his humour was irresistible ; they would miss him very much . Sir Knight Althorp , in
seconding the proposition , said that he also was made a Knight Templar on the same evening with their late brother ; he would bear testimony to all that had been said , and to the many happy hours that had been spent in the past with the departed sir knight . The motion was carried . Sir Knight Atherton , in response to the call of the Eminent Preceptor , alluded to the death of Sir Knight John Buckley Sharp . He said that it was painful to experience these
recurring removals by death of those to whom through Masonicassociation they had become endeared , and in whom existed a zeal of steady growth in the interest of the Order . Sir Knight Sharp had given promise of great usefulness , and since his admission had discharged the duties of several offices with credit and honour . At the time of his death , being Marshal of the preceptory , they fairly anticipated , had his life been spared , that he would have
occupied the position of E . P . at no very distant period . Sir Knight Atherton proposed that a letter be sent to Mrs . Sharp and family , expressing deep sympathy with them in the loss they had sustained . Sir Knight John Davis seconded the motion , which was carried . Sir Knight Althorp , in referring to the death of the late Sir Knight Beanland , said : Although these painful events took place under circumstances over which we have no control .
they were nevertheless intended as preparatory lessons to guide us for our own departure ; they teach us to make the most of our opportunities in life . Let us , therefore , take courage and remember when our souls are depressed in mourning through the loss of our friends that an ever ruling Providence is watching over us . Our departed sir knight took an active , lively , and zealous interest in all preceptory matters , and was much attached to his Templar
associations . His genial manner will long be remembered , and his kindly inltuences will be cherished by all . Sir Knight Althorp observed that it had been his privilege to know more of Sir Knight Beanland than perhaps some of the sir knights present , and he might say that he had known him perform many really good deeds in his lifetime . Sir Knight Beanland possessed a good heart and was of a sympathizing nature ; his deeds of Charity were done
modestly , and from him the distressed always received a consoling word . In his private and social life , as well as in the capacity of Councillor of the Borough of Bradford , he was highly esteemed for his manly character , and had won the affections of many . Taking into consideration the many trials and bereavements he had experienced , he ( Sir Knight Althorp ) looked upon him as an example of patience and fortitude . Now he had gone for ever from them , but
had left happy memories behind . Sir Knight Althorp proposed that the condolences of the preceptory be forwarded to Mrs . Beanland and family . Sir Knight Hutchinson , Past Prov . G . Registrar West Yorkshire , Coroner of the Borough of Bradford , in addressing the sir knights , remarked that there was something very startling in the fact that they were called upon to pass three resolutions of condolence on the same evening .
and such a circumstance could not do otherwise than make a deep and lasting impression upon the minds of each one present . In the whole course of his Masonic career he had never witnessed the like—to think that three sir knights had gone to their three long homes since the last convocation of the preceptory . The contemplation of this unprecedented circumstance caused him to feel deeply and mournfully affected during the opening ceremony . The beautiful
expressions conveyed in the various letters of sympathy he had listened to with a melancholy pleasure ; such sentiments could not fail to touch the heart and elevate the mind . After all , the effect of a kind word was but transient—for true consolation they must look to a much higher source . They might ask themselves what was the reason of this mortality . amongst them , but none could tell—no one knew , nor could any one know—yet he believed that ultimately they
would know . When last met together they little thought that Sir Kt . Andrews would so soon have the dark valley before him , but death had removed him , and they would see his face no more on earth . Referring to his connection with this preceptory , he ( Sir Knight Hutchinson ) remarked that in earlier years a more energetic sir knight never entered its portals , and this was especially evinced during the year that he was eminent Preceptor . In regard to the late Sir Knight Sharp , who was not an old member , he had observed
an amount of zeal and earnestness that was encouraging , and he fairly agreed that the prospects of his occupying the highest position in due time were before him . Of the late Sir Knight William Beanland he could truthfully say , that a more genial , true , and good frater never was adorned with the mantle of the Order , and he endorsed in the superlative degree all that had been said about him . He again wondered , "why these appalling events ? " It was a mystery which could only be explained in the future —all they could do in the present was to ascertain how far
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Instruction.
S . D . ; Maitland , 134 , I . G . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Grove , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and Uro . Gordon , candidatefor tlie Third Degree , having answered the usual questions , the lodge was opened in the Third * Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very able manner by the W . M . The Second and Third Sections were worked liy tile " l ' receptor . Tlie lodge was then closed down , Uro . J . "W . Harvey being duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the ist inst ., when tiiere w-ere present Uros . J . Ulock , W . M . ; Strickland , S . W . ; Percival , J . W . ; Sanderson , S . D . ; Akehnrst , J . D . ; Borrett , I . G . ; Cracknell , Milbourn , Preceptor ; and Vellcnoweth , Hon . Sec . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsod by the W . M ., Uro . Akehnrst being the candidate . The Second Section of the First Lecture was worked by the S . W ,, and the Third Section by the Secretary , assisted by the brethren . On the second rising , Uro . Strickland was unanimously elected W , M . for the ensuing Friday evening . Nothing further offering at thc the third rising , the lodge was closed in due form .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142- ;) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . Powell , VV . M . 142 J , W . M . ; C . Coleman , S . W . ; A . T . Hayes , J . VV . 1425 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; J . R . Allman , S . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , J . D . j Jos . Bailey , I . G . ; O . W . Battlev , Stwd . j H . Longhurst , P . M . 1425 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 1425 ; ' VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 s ; W . R . Hutton , S . Uullen , J . Cruttenden , J . C . Conwav , E . F . Ferris , A . S . de Fivas , J . Laurence , and O . L . Haines . ' Visitors : Bros . A . T . Hayes , J . W . 142 !; and John E . Lawrence , S . W . 7 S 8 .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Haines being the candidate . The officers for next week having been elected , Bros . Hayes and Lawrence were elected members . A letter from Mr . Charles Andrews was read thanking the brethren for their condolence and sympathy on the occasion of his father ' s death—thc late Bro . Capt . H . S . Andrews . A voteof thanks was unanimously ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the officers of the Hyde Park Lodge for attending that evening . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at thc Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . VV . H . Burgess , W . M . ; J . H . Sharp , S . VV . ; Parker , J . W . j VV . M . Stiles , Preceptor ; E . Storr , Sec . ; Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; C . J . Scales , Treas . j G . VV . Knight , S . D . ; Spon , J . D . j Potter , I . G . j Hemming , J . C . Smith , Spencer , Webb , and many others . Tlie lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Uro . Webb candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair for "Bro . J . C . Smith , VV . M . 1744 , who in a very impressive manner installed Uro . G . VV . Knight , W . M . elect 1 J 07 , into the chair of K . S . Bro . Knight having invested the officers of thc lodge , vacated thc chair to Bro . Burgess . After the W . M . had risen for the lirst time , live brethren were proposed as joining members—Bros . Stubbing , Stevens , Trav-crs , Freeman , and Ryder . On rising for the second
time , Bro . Sharp , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for thc next meeting . After rising for the third time , Bro . Stiles proposed , and Bro . Scales seconded , that a most cordial vote of thanks be tendered to the VV . M . for his efficient work that evening . The VV . M ., in reply , said it was the first time he had occupied the chair in any lodge uf instruction , and thanked them for their cordial vote Sf thanks . A hearty vote of thanks was then given to Bro . J . C . Smith for his efficient rendering of the installation ceremony . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) —A very well attended meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Railway Hotel , Putney , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Bro . Sapsworth occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Cutbill , S . W . -. Harling , J . VV . ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The bye-laws of the lodge were then read as in them directed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . On resuming to the First Degree , the lodge proceeded to elect a
Treasurer , Secretarv , and three Auditors . Bro . Williams , P . M ., proposed , and Bro *! Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , seconded , that Bro . Bond be Treasurer , which was carried . Bro . Bond accepted the office , and suitably thanked thc lodge for its confidence . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., then proposed , and Bro . Williams , P . M ., seconded , that Bro . Grundy , 1585 , be Secretary of this lodge of instructionthis was carried . Bro . Grundy , in accepting it , expressed his sense of the honour and responsibility of that ollice . Bros .
Custancc , Cutbill , and Harling were then elected Auditors , lt was proposed by Bro . Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Williams , P . M ., that a vote of thanks , to be entered on tlie minutes , be recorded to Bro . Bond for officiating as Secretary during the unavoidable absence of Bro . Radcliffe for some months past—carried unanimously . Bro . Bond having responded , and there not being sufficient time left , no rehearsal took place . Bro . Cutbill was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , \ V „ on the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Ham , VV . M . ; H . Sammons , S . VV . ; Frank Gulliford , J . W . ; A . Gamineli , S . D . ; Henry Crookes , J . D . ; C . Grassi , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; L . Gunnel , W . S . Hoyte , G . V . Swan , J . \ V . Tacon , James Rowe , Charles Lambert , James Watts , James Woodward , C . Tayler , VV . Hancock , F . Kedge , W . Culverhouse , A . Clark , E . C . Docker
Mulvey , T . A . Dickson , and J . B . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked thc 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . L , Gunzel having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , thc W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . J . Tacon offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in thc Second Degree . The VV . M , rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , the following
brethren were unanimously elected joining members of thia lodge of instruction : —Bros . VV . S . Iloytc , 4 , and C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 , proposed hy Bro . G . Reynolds , and seconded by Bro . VV . C . Smith . On rising for the second time , Uro . W . C . Smith proposed that Uro . Howard Sammons be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Tlie VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for thc third time , nothing further oll ' ering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . In last week ' s report Bro . II . Crookes should have been named as I . G .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on the sth inst ., at the Courtfield I lotel , Earl ' s Court , S . VV . Present : Bros . Windsor , W . M . ; R . II . Williams , S . VV . ; Keene , J . VV . ; Cochrane , S . D . ; Lovett , J . D . ; Heath , I . G . ; Read , Preceptor ; Hubbard , Sec . ; VV . C . Williams , and Dresden . The lodge was opened in due form , and til J minutes of the last mr-timr uvre read and confirmed . 'Ihc ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed . The charge was given by the W . M . Lodge was called The -nd Section of the First Lecture was worked . Uro . Dresden was elected a joining member . Uro . R . H . Williams was elected VV M for next meeting , and the officers were appointed 111 rotation . A vote of thanks was proposed and carried to the W . M . for the very able manner in which hc had carried out the duties of VV . M , for the lirst time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed ,
Instruction.
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , thc ist inst ., at the Crown aud Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Uros . Coleman , W . M . j Gilbert , S . W . ; Wade , P . M ., J . VV . ; Bonlton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Hayes , Sec ; . J . Gibson , P . M ., S . D . ; Green , P . M ., J . D . ; Green , junr ., LG . ; Wakclcy , nnd Coughlan . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lotlge was opened in the Second Degree . Uro . Green , junr ., was presented by Bro . P .
Coughlan , and took the solemn obligation 01 Master elect . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . Ail below the rank of Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Green , junr ,, was installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and Uro . Green , junr ., having taken tlie chair , the Master Masons were admitted , and saluted the W . M . The lodge was resumed to thc Second Degree , and the Fellow Crafts were admitted , and saluted tiie VV . M . The lodge was resumed to he First Degree ,
and the Entered Apprentices were admitted , and saluted the VV . M . Thc Installing Masterhaving given the charges to Master , Wardens , and brethren , Uro . Green , junr ., vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro , Coleman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Green , junr ., candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bro . Wade be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Austin , W . M . 1 Purdue , P . M ., S . VV . ; Brietbart , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Craggs , S . D . ; Cavers , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Head , Burbrook , Stroud , , VV . Williams , and Dopson . Visitors : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . 1056 ; Daniel , S . W . 1694 ; and C . A . Bond , ws-The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last
meeting werc read and confirmed . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , and the questions answered by Bro . Brietbart . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Daniel answered the questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , and the questions anssvered by Bro . Purdue , P . M . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section worked by the brethren . Lodge resumed lo the First Degree . Bros . Bond , Cochrane , and Daniel were elected joining members . Bro . Purdue was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodr / e was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j J . Brown , S . VV . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; Davies , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; W . VV . Williams , acting Sec ; Coombes , S . D . ; V . Wing , J . D . ; C . B . Corsten , P . M ., I . G . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Craggs , C . F . Dopson , and Steer . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . C . Dopson , offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was
opened in the Third Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The brethren then , with the assistance of Bro . J . Davies , worked the First and Second Sections of this lecture . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree , when the VV . M . rose for the first and and second time , and Bro . J . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . V . Wing presented the lodge with a handsome Bible for their use , for which the brethren expressed their thanks , through the VV . M . The ledge was then closed in due form . To-morrow ( Saturday ) , being " officers ' night , " all thebrethren holding olfice in the mother lodge , arc cordially invited to be present and occupy their respective offices .
, .. —uast surrey Lxige of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction wasiie / d al thc King ' s Arms Hotel , . Catherine-street , on Tuesday , the jth inst ., when there was a good attendance , including Bros . Dr . Nicholls , VV . M . ; Cambridge , S . VV . ; Matthey , J . VV . ; Hawes , Hon . Sec . ; Hobbs , Hon . Preceptor ; Ranson , S . D . ; Hawes , J . D . ; Chamber-Iain , I . G . * , and Fox , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . Bro . Dr . Smith having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and thc VV . M . presented the working tools . The S . VV . gave thc charge . It was proposed by Bro . Hobbs , VV . M . 2096 , seconded by Bro . Dr . Smith , VV . M . 463 , and unanimously resolved— " That the
members of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( Instruction ) , No . 463 , have heard with the greatest sorrow of the sudden death of Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., D . P . G . M . Surrey ; and they desire to express to Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . Sec , and the family of their deceased brother their respectful and heartfelt condolences in their bereavement . " It was further resolved that this be entered on the minutes , and that the Hon . Sec forward a copy to Bro . Charles Greenwood . The S . VV . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After some other business , the VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . V 04 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . Present : Comps , Dean , P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; Allen , H . ; Gregory , J . ; Slvman , S . E . ; G . VV . Knight , S . N . ; Rose , P . S . ; Edmonds , Preceptor ; Bolton , Kanll ' inan , Jacobs , and Ives , Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . Thc ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Ives candidate . After rising for the third time , " Hearty good wishes" were given by the several companions to the M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 97 $ ) . —This old and nourishing chapter commenced its session of 1880-7 on Tuesday last at the VVhite Hart , comer of Abchurch-lane and Cannon-street , There were present Comps , Levey , Z . ; E . C . Beedell , II . ; A . VV . Wells , J . ; J . L . Payne , S . N . ; F . Brown , S . E . ; VV . Simpson , P . S .-, Perrin , J . Crowden , Bentley Haynes , J . S . Fraser , G . Jones , G . Powell , j . C . Frank , S . Brooks , C . II . Webb , G . Gillard , J . Roberts , C . Daniel , and others . The ceremony of exaltation wasadmirably worked , Comp . Powell
being the candidate . An unanimous vote of thanks was given to Comp . Levey for having had tiie officers' collars renovated and jewels regilt . VVe may here note that tlie chapter has had tlie whole of its regalia repaired and repainted , and looked very smart . It was determined by the companions to celebrate the opening | session by a supper , to take place on the first Tuesday in November , This will be quite an innovation , as thc chapter , certainly for the past J 2 years , has never been so indulgent , and we think the members are
fully entitled to make a little merry on this occasion . It will be quite an event , seeing that in all thc years of its existence the sacri-Jigous hands of jeweller or painter lias never before touched the worm-eaten furniture or regalia . It will also celebrate the tenth year of Comp . Brown ' s connection with Ihe chapter , of whom the members arc very proud , and we think properly so , . as he is most assiduous in his attention to all . We wish them all a pleasant , happy evening .
Bro . Sir Charles Warren is announced as one of the lecturers at the Toynbee Hall , Commercial-street , during the present session .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BRADFORD Faith Preceptory ( No . 13 ) . — The regular meeting of this preceptory was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following sir knights were present at the call of the muster roll : Sir Knights J . R . Welsman , E . Preceptor ; F . Holland , Constable ; J . W . Monckman , as Marshal ; J . G . Hutchinson , Chap . ; J . L . Atherton , Reg . ; C . J . Schott , as Sub-Marshal j F . Smart , Capt . of the Guards j G . Althorp ,
Almoner ; J . Dewhurst , Std . Br . j G . Beanland , Guard Without j Thomas Hill , Past Prov . Sub-Prior West Riding , Yorkshire , and Mayor of Bradford j J . Craven Taylor , Past Prov . Prelate VVest Yorkshire ; John Davis , and J . P . Priestley . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , also apologies from several members . The ordinary business having been gone through , the Eminent Preceptor
remarked upon the sorrowful nature of the next duties , and called upon Sir Knight Monckman to make a proposition . Sir Knight Monckman said that he had a painful duty to perform—he had to propose that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of their late Sir Knight Andrews , who died on the ioth of June . He remarked that the preceptory had lost a good . and worths member , and one loved by all . Sir Knight Andrews and himself
were installed as Knights Templar on the same evening in 1 S 72 . Since that period they had both laboured together in the working of the Degree , consequently he had been brought in contact very frequently with the departed . Sir Knight Andrews was much devoted to Templarism , and worked with a will in promoting its interests ; he was always ready with his joke , and his humour was irresistible ; they would miss him very much . Sir Knight Althorp , in
seconding the proposition , said that he also was made a Knight Templar on the same evening with their late brother ; he would bear testimony to all that had been said , and to the many happy hours that had been spent in the past with the departed sir knight . The motion was carried . Sir Knight Atherton , in response to the call of the Eminent Preceptor , alluded to the death of Sir Knight John Buckley Sharp . He said that it was painful to experience these
recurring removals by death of those to whom through Masonicassociation they had become endeared , and in whom existed a zeal of steady growth in the interest of the Order . Sir Knight Sharp had given promise of great usefulness , and since his admission had discharged the duties of several offices with credit and honour . At the time of his death , being Marshal of the preceptory , they fairly anticipated , had his life been spared , that he would have
occupied the position of E . P . at no very distant period . Sir Knight Atherton proposed that a letter be sent to Mrs . Sharp and family , expressing deep sympathy with them in the loss they had sustained . Sir Knight John Davis seconded the motion , which was carried . Sir Knight Althorp , in referring to the death of the late Sir Knight Beanland , said : Although these painful events took place under circumstances over which we have no control .
they were nevertheless intended as preparatory lessons to guide us for our own departure ; they teach us to make the most of our opportunities in life . Let us , therefore , take courage and remember when our souls are depressed in mourning through the loss of our friends that an ever ruling Providence is watching over us . Our departed sir knight took an active , lively , and zealous interest in all preceptory matters , and was much attached to his Templar
associations . His genial manner will long be remembered , and his kindly inltuences will be cherished by all . Sir Knight Althorp observed that it had been his privilege to know more of Sir Knight Beanland than perhaps some of the sir knights present , and he might say that he had known him perform many really good deeds in his lifetime . Sir Knight Beanland possessed a good heart and was of a sympathizing nature ; his deeds of Charity were done
modestly , and from him the distressed always received a consoling word . In his private and social life , as well as in the capacity of Councillor of the Borough of Bradford , he was highly esteemed for his manly character , and had won the affections of many . Taking into consideration the many trials and bereavements he had experienced , he ( Sir Knight Althorp ) looked upon him as an example of patience and fortitude . Now he had gone for ever from them , but
had left happy memories behind . Sir Knight Althorp proposed that the condolences of the preceptory be forwarded to Mrs . Beanland and family . Sir Knight Hutchinson , Past Prov . G . Registrar West Yorkshire , Coroner of the Borough of Bradford , in addressing the sir knights , remarked that there was something very startling in the fact that they were called upon to pass three resolutions of condolence on the same evening .
and such a circumstance could not do otherwise than make a deep and lasting impression upon the minds of each one present . In the whole course of his Masonic career he had never witnessed the like—to think that three sir knights had gone to their three long homes since the last convocation of the preceptory . The contemplation of this unprecedented circumstance caused him to feel deeply and mournfully affected during the opening ceremony . The beautiful
expressions conveyed in the various letters of sympathy he had listened to with a melancholy pleasure ; such sentiments could not fail to touch the heart and elevate the mind . After all , the effect of a kind word was but transient—for true consolation they must look to a much higher source . They might ask themselves what was the reason of this mortality . amongst them , but none could tell—no one knew , nor could any one know—yet he believed that ultimately they
would know . When last met together they little thought that Sir Kt . Andrews would so soon have the dark valley before him , but death had removed him , and they would see his face no more on earth . Referring to his connection with this preceptory , he ( Sir Knight Hutchinson ) remarked that in earlier years a more energetic sir knight never entered its portals , and this was especially evinced during the year that he was eminent Preceptor . In regard to the late Sir Knight Sharp , who was not an old member , he had observed
an amount of zeal and earnestness that was encouraging , and he fairly agreed that the prospects of his occupying the highest position in due time were before him . Of the late Sir Knight William Beanland he could truthfully say , that a more genial , true , and good frater never was adorned with the mantle of the Order , and he endorsed in the superlative degree all that had been said about him . He again wondered , "why these appalling events ? " It was a mystery which could only be explained in the future —all they could do in the present was to ascertain how far