Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

up in good style by Bro . T . B . Colbran . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros . V P . Freeman , B . Burfield , T . Packham , and W . Roc acknowledged the toasts of " The Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Regret had been expressed that the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Sir VV . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., was unable to attend the

installation meeting : but Bro . Freeman assured the brethren that Sir Walter , though absent , had the interest of the lodge and the province at heart . The toast of "The W . M . ' s of Lodges in the Province " received responses from Bros . C . H . Haine , G . Cole , and 15 . Burfield . The toast of "TheW . M ., and Success to the Burrell

Lodge , No . 1 S 29 , " was given by Bro . T . Hardy , I . P . M ., and enthusiastically received . Bro . H . Cheal , VV . M ., who was cordially applauded on rising to respond , thanked the brethren for their past kindnesses to him . He also expressed his determination to do his utmost during the coming year to further the interests of the lodge . Bros . Hardy , Harrison , and Packham acknowledged the

toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . Packham remarking that the Burrell Lodge held the proud position of taking second place among ' the Charities of the province . ' 1 he various speeches were interspersed with song-s sung by Bros . B . Burfield , G . Cole , W . Stevenson , and VV . Roe , and a recitation by Bro . T . Packham , the duties of accompanist being ably carried out by Bro . W . Roe , P . P . G . Organist .

MALDON . —Blackwater Lodge ( No . 1977 ) . — The installation of W . M . and election of officers took place at the Blue Boar , on Monday , the 28 th ult . The ceremony was ably performed by the V . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Philbrick , assisted by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Secretary . Since the lamented death of Bro . Richardson , W . M ., which occurred in

February , the duties have been pei formed by Bro . 1 . Eustace , I . P . M ., and the Senior Warden , Bro . Robt . Smith , I . P . M . 6 gj . Bro . S . H . Ellis was now installed VV . M ., and received the congratulations of all present . The following officers were also appointed : Bros . T . Eustace , I . P . M . ; R . Smith , S . W . ; S . Shawyer , J . W . ; Rev . W . Morgan lones . Chap . ; W . Strutt , Treas . ; G . A . Eustace , Sec . ;

M . W . Mead , S . D . ; W . Rudrum , J . D . ; VV . Jackson , D . C ; G . F . Smith , Org . ; S . j . Bruce , I . G . j J . Turner , J . Grout , and VV . R . Hance , Stwds . There were also present Bros . D . J . Wright , C . Potter , A . W . Bell , G . Best , C . B . Copsey , E . Gowers , H . F . Christie , Thos . Tyler , Richard Clowes , li . Pearman , and the following visitors : Bros . T . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , P . G . Sec . ; F . G . Green , P . M . and Sec . 1024 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . R . Hales , VV . M . 650 , P . G J . W . ; F . Sutthery , W . M .

276 , P . G . S . D . ; H . Harper , r \ M . and Sec . 160 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Bailey , W . M . G 97 ; and R . M . Beeson , iGo . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , excellently supplied by Mrs . Heckford , at which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an enjoyable evening was passed under the presidency of the new Worshipful Master .

READING . —Kendrick Lodge ( No . 2043 ) . —The annual installation of the W . M . of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Greyfriarsroad . The lodge was established a year ago , and the first W . M . was Bro . W . G . Flanagan , who , after a successful year of office , vacated the chair on Thursday . He also installed his successor , Bro . G . W . Webb . Subsequently

the W . M . invested his officers , amongst whom were the following : Bros . Tench , S . W . ; Sydenham , J . VV . ; Cyril Tubbs , S . D . ; Bennett , J . D . ; and Stubin » ton , Secretary . After the proceedings in the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . About forty sat down . The usual Masonic toasts were given . The gathering was regarded as one of an exceptionally pleasant and successful character .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 160 ) . —This lodge re-opencd on Fridav evening , the 2 nd inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evclvn-strcet , Deptford , when there were present Uros . VV . Wilton , W . M . ; Thomas Dullkld , S . W . ; J . G . Dale , J . VV . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; W . C . Mowbrav , Treasurer ; Henrv Strickland , Hon , Secretary ; 11 . Pitt , S . D . ; ' | . U . Williams , J . D . ; S . Prior , I . G . ; W . Sanderson , Charles Vellciioweth , T . Crack ' nelJ , and J . Volimann . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Sanderson personating the candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the usual

questions having been answered , lira . Vcllenoweth was entrnsteu . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony o £ raising was rehearsed bv th < : W . M ., Bro . Vellenoweth being the candidate . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and liro . Strickland , Willi Ihe assistance ot the brethren , worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first time , when the dues were collected , and Bro , j . 11 . Williams was unanimously elected a joining member . The ' W . M . rose for the second time , and Uro . Dnflield was then unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time . All Masonic business having been ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . — , \ meeting was held on Monday , the 5 tii inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praedstreet , Paddington . Present : Bros , p . Chandler , W . M . j R . Cursons , S . W . ; I . C . Conwav , J . W . ; G . Read , Treas . ; H . Dehane , Sec . ; W . ' Middleweck , S . D . ; M . I . Green , | . D . ; G . F . Ferris , ] . G . ; A . Cornwall , Stwd . ; W . ' ll . Chalfoht , P . M . 142 . '; H . Purdue , P . M . 733 ; I ) . Gcllion , P . M . 1425 ; W . Craig , P . M . 14 K ; A . E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; Capt . A . Nicols , 1974 ; C . S . Mole , | , Cruttenden , W . Death , A . G . Boswell , E . C . Mulvey ,

| . II . Wood , J . C . Allman , Capt . H . S . Andrews , G . Dickinson , ' O . W . Mauley , D . Stroud , and A . Hardy . Visitor : llro . R . Fendick , S . W . I 42 f ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The cereinonv of initiation was rehearsed , llro . Allman as candidate . Pro . " Cursons was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed bis officers in rotation . Pro . Fcndwick was elected a member : and a vote of thanks was proposed to Pro .

Dobbin , in he recorded on the minutes , for his kindness in allowing the use of bis room . The report of the Committeeappoinlcd to secure oilier quarters was received and adopted , and it was then unanimously agreed that this lodge of instruction meet for the future at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-gardens , W ., about four minutes ' walk from Bishop ' s Road , Roial Oak , and Queen's Road Railway Stations . All Masonic business having been concluded , tlie lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof this lod ^ e of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the ist inst ., when there were present Bros , F , Kedge , W . M , ; E , C . Mulvey , S . W . ;

Instruction.

Prank Gulliford , J . W ., ] . R . Hamell , S . D . ; W . H . Hosegood , J . D . ; I . B . Outlining , I . G . ; ] . Stroud , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynold ' s , Secretary and Treasurer ; R . J . Hamell , J . B . Bromley , T . A . Dickson , J . Brand , J . Woodward , and T . E . Weeks ; The lodge was opened in due form , ami the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . W . H . Ho = egood worked the ist Section of the Pirst Lecture . With the consent of the W . M ., Bro . G . Reynolds acted as I . G . ; and Bro . J . B . Gumming having oll'crcd himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second

Degree , the usual questions were put , well answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree of F . C . Bro . ] . B . dimming resumed the collar of I . G , Bro . J . Woodward offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , he was dulv questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree of M . M . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree , On rising for the second time , Bro . J . Stroud proposed

that Bro . E . C . Mulvey , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week . Seconded by Bro . J . W . ; carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to app ' oint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge of instruction , was unanimously voted to Bro . J . Stroud for hisYmdness in acting as Preceptor ; the motion being proposed by Uro . G . Reynolds , Sec , and seconded by Bro . J . R . Hamell . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . iugS ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Hornsey Wood Tavern , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . " Present : Bros . Kearney , W . M . ; Gush , Preceptor ; Hill , S . W . ; Partington , l . W . ; Berry , Sec . ; Hildrcth , S . D . ; Bush , I . D . ; Barnett , I . G . ; ' A . Goode , Tremcro , Aynslcy , Rogers , Oldis , Jenkins , Farraw , Sycklemore , Cross , Frampton , and Beck .

The ' lodge was opened ' in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The 2 nd Section of the lecture was worked bv Bro . Jenkins , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Oldis as candidate . The 4 th Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Jenkins . Bro . Hill was then elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

UI 3 IQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ,, at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-strcet , S . W . Present : Bros . Mimms , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; O . D . Ward , J . VV . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Mann , jun ., S . D . ; Forscutt , j . D . ; Harham , jun ., I . G . ; Wade , P . M . ; Cox , P . M . ; Barham , P . M . ; Hayes , Edwards , Gilbert , Cope , F . Purnell , and C . White , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Edwards being the candidate . Bro . White , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual

questions and were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ; the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . White being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bro . Barham , P . M . 144 , were unanimously elected joining members , Bro . Barham returned thanks . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Coleman was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was also unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he had worked tiie ceremonies of initiation and passing . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —There was a special meeting of the brethren on Monday last at the East Dulwich Hotel , when about 60 of the members and visitors assembled , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by the Preceptor , Bro . Bellis , P . M . of the Selwyn l ^ odge , who took the chair soon after 7 o ' clock , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Powles , S . vV , ; Burnett , J . W . ; Taffs , S . D . ; Dixon , J . D . ; Wimble , I . G . ; Dnffin , D . C . ; and E . Eagle , Secretary . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees . The

W . M . elect was then presented , and , the usual formalities and declaration having been gone through , was was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by a board of officers ; after which the brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , who proceeded to appoint his officers . Bro . Bellis next addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren in a most able and impressive manner . The usual lodge business was proceeded with , including the election of seven joining _ members , and the lodge closed in due form . The brethren then retired to the banqueting room , and partook of an excellent supper .

After grace , the toasts of " The Oueen , " " The Prince of Wales , " " Pro Grand Master , " tec , were given in true Masonic spirit , other toasts followed , including , "The W . M ., " "Preceptor , " "Visitors , " "Treasurer , " "Secretary , " and "Host ; " all of which were well responded to . The visitors were unanimous in their praise of the working of the lodge , and one and all expressed their delight at being present . The W . M . took the opportunity of thanking the host , Bro . Richards , in the name of the brethren , for having newly decorated the Hall , the rich cmbclishments of whicli must have entailed a very considerable outlay .

The Secretary in speaking of the progress of the lodge of instruction , which now numbered some 240 members , said he was rejoiced to inform the members that , through the medium of a Charitable Association attached to this lodge , they had been in a position to send 160 guineas to the Charities within the last two years . Among the visitors were the following : Bros . Littell , P . M . 1827 ; G . Reynolds , P . M . 1326 ; Cutbush , P . M . 777 ; Blanch , P . M . 1329 ; Sidney Hill , P . M . 121 O ; Turner , P . M . 1449 ; T . Prior , P . M . ; and others . There were numerous excellent songs and recitations , under the able accompaniment of Bros . S . Hill and Wallis , which terminated a most successful and pleasant evening .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street West , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . Harry Price , W . M . ; W . W . Williams , S . W . ; John Brown , J . W . ; W . Johnson , Sec ; H . Purdue , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; J . S . Woods , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Westley , Preceptor ; Wing , Meyers , Stroud , Tipper , Sims , and H . Furze . Bro . Preceptor , with the assistance of the brethren , worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The VV . M . assisted by the brethren worked the 3 rd Section of this lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . The W . M . assisted by -he brethren worked the 4 th Section of this lecture . Lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ist inst . Amongthose present were Comps . Kohler , M . E . Z . ; Appleton , H . ; Ayling , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., S . N . ; Cruse , ist Asst . Soj . ; Dowling , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; T . C .

Walls , P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . ; Salter , Plowman , Baxter , Reinardt , janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a notice of motion was given to amend one of the bye-laws as to the proposing of candidates . Letters

of apology for non-attendance having been read from Comps . G . Everett , P . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z . ; W . P . Webb , I . P . Z . ; Gardner , and others , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal ot the cloth the usual toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening spent , under the genial presidency of the M . E . Z .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Koyal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —At a convocation of this chapter , on the ist inst ., held at the Masonic Hall , M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre , P . G . H ., handed to the First Principal , M . E , Comp . Sydney

Royal Arch.

Myer , the centenary warrant granted to the Royal Gloucester by the Grand Chapter of England , bearing the sign manual of "Albert Edward , " as head of Koyal Arch Masons under the British Constitution . The warrant , which is dated the 5 th of August , in the absence through indisposition of M . E . Comp . Weston , was read by Comp . C . W . Bemistcr , acting as S . E . M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre also restored to the chapter the ancient minute book

discovered by him , which proved to be the missing link needed to complete the chain of evidence entitling the chapter lo a centenary warrant . The relic of itself was untouched , but had been enclosed by M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre in suit able covers for protection . The chapter officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Comps . T . Lashmore , Z . ; M . Emanuel , H . ; Henry Lashmore , J . ; R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; J . R . Weston , S . E . ; C . Webb , S . N . ; Waters , D . C ; Aslatt , P . S . ; C . W . Bemister , A . S . ;

Mark Smith , A . S . ; and Harrington and Vare , Janitors . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre for his kindness in restoring the old minute book , and for his aid in enabling the chapter to obtain the important privilege of a centenary warrant ; and a similar compliment was accorded to M . E . Comp . Myer for his services in the matter , it being specially mentioned that as filling the principal chair he had personally discharged the cost of obtaining the warrant .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous and distinguished council was held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the 25 th ult . Among those in attendance we noticed Bros . A . Williams , T . l . M . ; T . Poore , P . D . M . ; T . Cubitt , P . C . W . ; F . Davison , Treas . ; T . C . . Walls , D . G . M ., Recorder ; G . Graveley , Capt . of Guard ; B . R . Bryant , J . S . ; C . H . Driver , Warden ; E . Storr , Sentinel ; Mills , Asst . Sentinel ;

Cama , Parkhouse , Stone , Capt . G . Lambert , J . Harris , E . A . Harris , Catterson , and others . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . J . Shilcock and C . Slater , and it proving to be unanimous , they were duly and impressively admitted and received as

M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the ceremonies being ably performed by Bro . T . Poore , assisted by Bros . Bryant and Walls . The T . l . M . having given notice of motion as to the general revision of bye-laws , the council was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the T . l . M . A few toasts followed .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Vincent ( No . 553 ) . — An emergency meeting ot this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Sandyford , near Glasgow , at which there were present a large number of visiting brethren . The Rev . William Brownlie , of Kebenhaugh Parish Church , was initiated , passed , and raised to the Master Degree . The officiating brethren at the various stages were Bros . William Barclay , W . M . ; David Mearns , 219 ; and William Ferguson , P . G . Treas . Glasgow ;

while the Rev . John Watt , B . D ., Anderston Parish Church , officiated as Chaplain . In a short speech afterwards addressed to the brethren , Bro . Brownlie referred to the lofty aims of the Craft , remarking that , as he was an ambitious man , hoping to fill the Moderator's Chair of the general assembly , after Bro . Watt had been provided with a professorship , one object of his ambition would be to make the teachings he had that night received far reaching and effective . ¦•

ROYAL ARCH . GLASGOW . —Thetis Chapter ( No . 122 ) . —The annual meeting for the election of office-bearers of the above chapter was held in the Neptune Hall , 31 C , Paisleyroad , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., Comp . James Simpson , M . E . P . Z ., occupying the chair , and was supported by Comps . John de Veef , M . E . P . P . Z . ; John Paterson , M . E . P . H . ; and Andrew Cochrane , M . E . P . J . ; and a large

number of other companions . The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . Jas . Simpson , M . E . P . Z . ; John Paterson , M . E . P . H . ; Andrew Cochrane , M . E . P . J . ; Joseph Quigley , E . S . E . ; John Cameron , E . S . N . ; Andrew M'Pnerson , Treas . ; James Wilson , ist Soj . ; Robert Stevens , 2 nd Soj ; Peter Veish , 3 rd Soj . ; James Barr , Supt . of Works ; and Daniel Gillies , Janitor .

The chapter then proceeded with installation , when Comp . de Veef installed the First Principal into his chair . Thereafter Comp . Simpson , First Principal , installed the officebearers , giving them full instructions as to their duties . The chapter was then closed in due and ancient form . The companions afterwards spent a very pleasant evening injharmony .

According to the Baltimore A ews , as quoted by the Masonic Advocate of Indianapolis for last month . a case , agreeing in essentials with that of the Hon . Mrs . Aldworth , sister of a former Lord Doneraile , whose curiosity led her to discover some of the secrets of Masonry , and who had in consequence to be initiated , occurred about a quarter-ofa-century since in Maryland . About the year 1 S 5 S , the George Washington Lodge , since defunct , met at

Westminster , in that State , on the second storey of a building , variously used as a store , hall , and dwelling , and the housekeeper ' s daughter , beihg of an inquisitive turn of mind , managed to witness the conferring of the Degrees in lodge , and distinctly heard and retained in her memory the several charges . The lady , who was engaged to be married , was so struck with the beauty of the ceremonies , that she induced her lover to join the Society . They were shortly

afterwards married , and then she disclosed what she knew to her husband . On this being made known to the lodge , a consultation was held , with the result that the lady was initiated . The Baltimore journal , which is originally responsible for the story , gives the name and rank of the husband—a Captain Beaner , who displayed great gallantry during the Civil War , and is now resident with his wife in

one of the Western States , but says the maiden name of the lady has been forgotten . It also affirms that several of the older Masons of Westminster , where the event occurred , can vouch for the correctness of the story , which , if true , affords a very striking coincidence with that of Mrs . Aidworth , nee St . Leger . Before accepting it , however , we should like to have an apportunity of hearing and judging of the value of the corroborative evidence .