Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at thc Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , thc ist inst . Thc following members were present : Bros . VV . Nicholl , VV . M . ; H . Walmsley , S . VV . ; Robert Tomlins , J . VV . ; I . Smethurst , P . M . Treas . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , Sec ; James VVilson , S . D . ; Peter Holmes , J . D . ; J . Smith ,

Org ,: J . VV . Edwards , acting LG . ; Ludwig Oppcnhcmcr , and R . ' R . Lcsenden ( Freemason ) , Stewards ; J . Sly , Tyler ; ) . L . Hinfe , P . M ., P : P : S . G : VV . j Jtihii Blddoii , . P . M ., P . G . D . Of C : j janies Diwsoii , P . M . Reg . ; John R . Lever , P : M ., Daniel Doubavand , P . M . ; Mark Vickers , P . M . ; John Church , J . G . ; Elderton , G . D . VVenham , Charles Hart , Gooden , " Wild and Garsede . Visitors : Rev . H .

Davis Marks , VV . M . 179 S ; Henry Crosby , I . P . M . 15 SS ; George Hunt , J . W . 1009 ; and a brother from the "Mariners" Liverpool . The lodge was opened at G . 15 , and after confirmation of minutes and the necessary preliminaries , Bro . Charles Hart was raised . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M ; , assisted bv . tiros . Dawson ; P . M ;; and John Bladon .

P . M ; , P . G . O . of C , in a highly efficient manricf ; .. At tlic Conclusion of thc ceremony " Hearty good VVishes" were bxpresscd by thc visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at eight o ' clock . ?* The brethren afterwards partook of supper , and spent a very pleasant evening together , the proceedings being enlivened by some excellent singing from Bros . Rev . H . Davis Marks ; H : Walritslcyi arid others ;

COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , in thc Masonic Hall , Station-street . Bro . T . C . Robinson , W . AL , presided , supported by Bros . H . Peacock , S . VV . ; R . VV . Robinson , J . VV . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . M ., Treas . and Org . ; VV . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; Major Sewell ; P ; M . ; T . Maeori , Secretary ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; D . Sinclair and F . Smith , Stewards ;

J . Hewson , Tyler ; and J . Fidler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Fidler gave evidence of his proficiency , and subsequently was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Mr . John Armstrong was proposed as a candidate for initiation , and Bro . J . Ighet , 327 , was proposed as a ioining member . The brethren signed a petition

to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of a distressed brother . A letter was clso . rend from tlie daughter of a deceased brother ; recently in the Girls' School , asking thc bfethtfeH to ilse their influence towards procuring her a Mttlallon as governess , or music and drawing teacher . Thc lodge was then closed .

KESWICK . —Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge , which was held on the 5 th inst . in its own room , at thc Keswick Hotel , Bro . J . Banks , VV . M ., presided with his usual ability and heartiness . Among the brethren present were Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , as a visitor , introduced by the VV . M ., Bro . King , M . D ., P . M ., and the officers and members from

Kewsick . There being no special business before the lodge , some subsidiary matters were speedily disposed of , and Bro . P . M . Lamonby ' s petition to G . Lodge , in consequence of his lamentable suffering ; , was carefully considered , but deferred until next meeting . Bro . Woodford , at the request of the VV . M ., addressed a few words to the brethren . He impressed upon the younger members of the lodge , indeed ,

upon all the brethren of the " Greta , " thc duty incumbent upon them as Masons of supporting cheerfully and heartily their W . M . and his officers by regular and unremitting attendance . He pointed out that no lodge could prosper if any remissness was manifested in this respect , and when the brethren did not " rally round" their W . M . on all occasions and under all circumstances . He thought , he

said , he had discovered that day that , by patience and perseverance , and good , hard , regular work a future of prosperity was in store for the Greta Lodge . Freemasonry was not meant as a holiday pastime , the merely careless amusement and plaything of idle hours , but something real , true , beneficent , worthy of the admiration and affection of its members . He reminded his hearers of one fact , which might well make them proud of their Order , namely ,

that their three great Charities obtained from the brethren —not " millionaires , " but men of moderate income for the most part—over £ 40 , 000 a year . Bro . Woodford's remarks seemed to afford much satisfaction to all present ; and thc brethren dispersed at an early hour , after " work , " and , for good and sufficient reasons without " refreshment . " VVe trust that a future of prosperity and good Masonic work is in store for the Greta Lodge .

SHIRLEY . —Shirley Lodge ( No . 1112 ) . —To mark the re-assembling of this lodge after the summer recess , the W . M ., Bro . C . Crew , issued an invitation for Alonday night , the 5 th inst ., to a fraternal visit on the part of thc neighbouring Royal Gloucester Lodge , at Southampton , which , in consideration of its being his mother lodge , he extended beyond the Master , Past Masters , and ofiicers ,

also to the brethren . Despite lhc heavy rain , about a dozen of the invited guests put in an appearance and spent a most fraternal and pleasant evening-, Bro . Crew's hospitality and warm-hearted liberality being- specially marked at thc supper table , where his genial manner , supplemented by several capital songs sung by the brethren , made thc gathering one to be long remembered .

INSTRUCTION . GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The above lodge met for the first time after thc vacation on Thursday , the ist inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' Avenue , Basinghall-street , E . C , atG . 30 p . m . There were a

good number of brethren , and the W . M ., Bro _ . Sibley , worked the ceremonies of initiation and passing in a very able manner . City brethren are cordially invited to join this lodge , which meets every Thursday at O . 30 p . m ., closing at 8 . 30 p . m . There is also a Fund of Benevolence attached to this lodge in a very flourishing condition .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . iC > ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-stieet , E . C . Present : 13 ros , Tanqucray , W . M . ; Bentley Haynes ,

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

S . W . ; Steingraber , J . VV . ; R . Clay Sudlow , Preceptor ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Chubb , S . D . ; Hosegood , J . D . ; Barnett , I . G . Members : Bros . Davidson , Kern , and others . Visitor : Bro . A . VV . Duret , P . M . 1223 . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodtrc was then opened up to the Third Degree and

resumed in the Second . tiro . Davidson , acting as the candidate for the Third Degree , answered thc usual questions , and the lodge having been resumed in the Third Degree . Bro . Davidson was raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was called off and resumed in the First Degree . The ist and 3 rd sections of

the ist section were worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Bentley Haynes was afterwards elected W . M ; for thc next meeting , and the lodge was closed . VVe understand that the annual festival of this lodge of instruction will be held or ; Thursday evening , 3 rd November next , at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , and that full particulars will be shortly announced .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1677 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's-gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 . 30 p . m . There were present Bros . C . Weeden , VV . M . ; J . Gibbs , S . W . ; S . Goode , J . VV . ; VV . J . Hunter , P . M . 1 O 77 , S . D ;; T . Pingston , J . D . ; J . Camaby , I . G . ; Robert D . Curiirfiifigs , Preceptor ; H . Halliday , Hon . Sec ;

S . VV . Reddall , E . E . Home , VV . C . Gay , T . Goode , P . M . 12 SS , LP . M . 1677 ; A . Millward , J . Crossbie , F . J . Fletcher , T . Vernon , G . VV . Tillett , P . M . 572 ; VV . J . Goode , C . G . Payne , E . Hemsley , and A . Bonner , P . M . 5 G 9 ( S . C ) , 1444 . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the . last lodge meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hemsley acting as

candidate . Bio . Crossbie , a candidate for passing , answered the necessary questions , and the ceremony . of passing was rehearsed . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bros . Crossbie , Hodges , and Bonner become members of this lodge of instruction . Uro . Hunter , P . M ., gave notice that he would move at thc next

meeting that the minute altering the time of lodge meeting from 9 o ' clock to S . 30 be rescinded . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . J . Gibbs be the VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . elect appointed officers in rotation . This ended the business of the evening , and the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John of Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 203 ) . —The companions of this , thc oldest chapter in Liverpool , met on Tuesday evening , the Gth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , at six o ' clock p . m ., forthe first time after the summer vacation . Comp . John T . Alston , M . E . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . Chas . Birch , H ., and Jas . Hilton , J . 'lhere were also present : Comps . Dr . Thos . VV . SergeantP . P . G . S . D . P . Z . ; B . VV . Rowson ,

, , P . P . G . R ., & c , P . Z . ; E . lohnston , P . Z . ; H . James , P . Z . ; E . Cottrall , S . E . ; E . Donnelly , S . N . ; VV . Gick , P . M . 175 G , P . S . ; Jas . Gallo . vav , A . S . ; Chas . Bromley , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . Ball , Janitor ; John N . Hounsell , T . Hatton , Jas . P . Bryan , Org . ; W . Morrison , Daniel O'Connell , Wm . VVilson , and L . IL Webster , S 2 . 3 . After the opening of thc chanter and the passing of thc minutes , Bros , lames Pendreigh , 1713 , and John Evans ,

1713 , were balloted for and duly elected . The ceremony of exaltation was very satisfactorily performed , especially considering thc fact that this was the first working since the installation . Thc companions then adjourned to refreshment , after which a very pleasant hour was spent . The gathering being en fa mi lie , no toasts were given , with the exception of "The Oueen " and " The Grand Principal of the Order ,

H . R . H . Prince of Wales , " both of which were heartily honoured . Comp . Sergeant , P . Z ., asked leave to make a few remarks , in which he congratulated the M . E . Z . on his excellent working and that of his officers , stating that few First Principals would on their first night not only give the explanatory work , but also thc concluding lecture , as Comp . Alston had done . Comp . Bromley , P . Z ., also spoke highly of the working , and mentioned in commendatory terms thc

musical portion of the service . I he M . b . Z . briefly replied for himself and the Principals , thanking thc companions for their kind appreciation , and assuring them that nothing should be wanting on his part in endeavouring to make the rendering of their beautiful ceremony perfect . Comps . T . Hatton , Gallowav ( rccilation ) , J . P . Bryan , and II . James , P . Z ., added to the harmony of the evening by their vocal contributions .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Chapter ( No . 1393 ) - — There was a very strong muster of the companions of this chapter on Thursday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , to assist at the installation of the M . E . Chiefs for the ensuing year . The members and visitors present included Comps . T . Sammons , M . E . Z . ; John McCarthy , 11 . ; Fred J . Pentin , J . ; John Houlding , I . P . Z ., Treas . ; Henry Jackson , P . Z . ; VValter C . Erwin ,

E . ; Rev . R . T . Leslie , N . ; R . L . btockton , J . Pilling , A . F . W . Soldat , K . ] . A . Kiihles , S . Uutterworth , W . S . Kitchen , VV . J . Newman , M . E . Z . GSo ; Dr . S . J . McGeorge , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . G 73 ; John Hayes , P . Z . 594 , P . G . S . B . ; F . Barnett , IL 594 ; and J . C . Robinson , 594 ( Freemason ) . After the chapter had been opened , and the minutes of the last regular convocation read and confirmed , the ballot

was taken for Bro . T . G . Fisher , W . M . 1299 , with a satisfactory result . Comp . J . Houlding , I . P . Z ., Treas ., read the financial statement , which was adopted on the proposition of Comp . VV . C . Erwin , E ., seconded by Comp . IL Jackson , P . Z . The companions below the rank of Installed Principal having retired , Comp . T . Sammons , the retiring M . E . Z ., proceeded to instal Comps . J . McCarthy , M . E . Z . ; F . j . Pentin , 11 . ; and VV . C . Erwin , J . ; the ' ceremony

being performed in an admirable manner . On tlie re-admission of the companions , the following companions were invested , viz . : Comps . J . Houlding ; P . Z ., Treas . ; R . L . Stockton , Scribe E . ; . fas . Pilling , N . ; and II . Y . Pitts , P . Soj . ( by proxy ) . "Hearty good wishes " having been given by the visiting companions , the convocation was closed according to ancient custom . The companions afterwards partook of substantial refreshments , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 139 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . J . Gibson , P . P . G . S . of VV ., thc lodge was opened by Bro . Poore , P . M ., P . G . I . G . Eng ., and Bros . H . Baldwin , S . VV . ; J . Mitchell , J . VV . ; G . Lilley , Prov . G . A . D . C , Treas . ; " C Pulman , P . G . Stwd ., Sec , and others , the duties of I . P . M . being undertaken

by thc only visitor , Bro . H . Lovegrove , G . Supt . of Wks . Eng ., & c . After the reading of the minutes and the transaction of some routine business , Bro . H . Baldwin , Prov . G . A . D . C , was presented by Bro . Pulman to Bro . Poore , and the latter distinguished brother performed the ceremony of installation in his usual style . On the brethren being readmitted , the newly-installed VV . M . proceeded to invest

his officers as follows : Bros . Mitchell , S . W . ; Ackland , J . W . ; J . J . Gibson , LP . M . ; G . Lilley , Treas . ; C . ' Pulman , Sec . ; Basnett , R . of M . ; J . Walmsley , M . O . ; J . Vincent , S . O . ; Whittaker , J . O . ; J . H . Hawkins , S . D . ; Wigg , J . D . ; Allen , I . G . ; Arnold , Stwd . ; and Thomas , Tyler . Since the last meeting of the lodge Bro . VV . Steedman , the much respected Tyler , has been called to the Grand Lodge above , and the sad event was

feelingly alluded to by the brethren . Refreshment followed , after which the usual toasts were briefly given , that of "Thc Grand Ofiicers" being responded to by Bros . Lovegrove , Poore , and Pulman , and that of "The Prov . Grand Officers" by Bros . Ackland , Poore , and Lovegrove . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of the brethren , and the proceedings were brought to a close in good time .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . — The members of this influential conclave met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on thc 5 th inst . Among those present were STr Kts . the Rev . P . Holden , P . P . S ., & c , acting M . P . S ., in the unavoidable absence of Sir Kt . Macartney , M . P . ; Massa , V . E . ; Marsh , P . P . S ., & c , acting Prelate ; E . Thiellay , S . G . ; Shirley , J . G . ; T . C . Walls , H . P ., acting Recorder ; Mickley , Prelect ; Dawes , S . ; Gilbert and Harrison , Sentinels .

Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , letters apologising for absence were read from Sir Kts . Macartney , Levander , Dubois , and others . The resignation of Sir Kt . Brogden was received with regret . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Crockford for installation at the next meeting , the conclave was then closed in due form . At the banquet which followed , the only toasts given were " Thc Queen , " " The Red Cross , " and "The M . P . S . "

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Joyce Murray in the chair . There were also present Bros . Abner Torkington , Donald M . Dewar , S . Rosenthal , Alfred Williams , Charles Sanders , Dr . F . W . Ramsay , Arthur E . Gladwell , G . P .

Britten , Rev . Richard Morris , D . D . ( Head Master ) , Raynham W , Stewart , James Winter , Edward Baxter , F . Binkcs , Secretary , and II . Massey ( Freemason . ) After reading the confirmation of the minutes , the petitions for placing three boys on the list of candidates for the election of April , 1882 , were read and examined , and the candidates were placed on the list .

An outfit of £ 5 was granted to one former pupil of the Institution . In another case an application was made for an exceptional grant , the boy having shown extraordinary ability when in ' the school , and a larger than customary grunt being necessary , in supplement of a still greater sum to be advanced by his friends , to take advantage of an opportunity that had been offered to place him in a

successful career . The brethren , for the first time since the new powers had been given them to give as high a sum as £ 40 to exceptional cases , voted maximum amount . In a third case , where a boy was being educated out of the School on account of ill health , and X ' 20 is being paid by

thc Institution annually for his education and clothing , a sum of £ 10 was voted to assist in boarding bim . Bro . BINCKES informed the brethren that since the last meeting of the Committee thc Institution had entered on the occupation of thc new offices which had been built by Grand Lodge for its use . A vote of thanks tothe Chairman closed the proceedings .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM BRISTOW . It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we have this week to record the death , after a long and painful illness , of our highly-esteemed and widely-known Bro . William Bristow , Provincial Grand Secretary of the Province of Worcester , which took place on 'luesday , the 23 rd ult . The deceased brother was in his 55 th year . By this

melancholy event the Craft generally , and thc Province ol Worcester in particular , havc sustained a heavy loss , as in Bro . Bristow they not only had a thoroughly true and good Mason , but no better authority on matters of Masonry , cither in Craft , Arch , or other degrees , was to be found throughout the Midlands , and thc absence of his counsel and instruction will be a void that will not be easily

supplied , as no sacrifice was too great , no labour too heavy , no time too prolonged , no patience too strained , and no cause too great or too small for him to devote the energies of his intellect and talent in the elucidation of matters which had for their basis Ihe furtherance and benefit of

Freemasonry in its pure and simple integrity . The unfortunate event will , doubtless , cast a heavy gloom over the proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , which is to be held at Stourbridge , on thc 14 th inst ., and was intended to be made thc occasion of a handsome presentation to Bro . Bristow , in recognition of his long and