Grand Lodge Of England.

GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND .

The usual Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when , amongst others , we noticed the following Grand Officers and brethren : —The Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M . ; Algernon Perkins , S . G . W . ; Sir Fred . W . Williams , J . G . W . ; Earl of Limerick

Prov . G . M . of Bristol ; Rev . J . Huyshe , Prov . G . M Devon ; R . J . Bagshawe , Prov . G . M . Essex . ; R Hamilton , D . G . M . Jamaica ; Col . Burdett , Prov G . M . Middlesex ; S . Rawson , Prov . D . G . M . China Rev . C . J . Martyn , G . C ; Rev . W . F . Short , G . C . John Havers , P . G . W . ; F . Pattison , P . G . W . ; Saml

Tomkins , G . Ireas . ; Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , P . G . C ; Sir Albert W . Woods , G . D . C ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ; E . S . Snell , P . G . D . ; Rev . Dr . Cox , P . G . C ; T . Fenn , P . A . G . D . C ; Rev . C . F . Davy , P . G . C ; A . J . M'Intyre , G . Registrar ; Rev . Sir J . W . Hayes , P . G . C ; J . Lll . Evans , P . B . G . P . ;

Rev . Dr . Sedgwick , P . G . C ; C . C . Dumas , A . G . D . C ; J . Hervey G . Sec ; E . Phillips , E . J . Fraser , J . Hogg , J . Creaton , B . Baker , S . L . Tomkins , B . Head , G . Cox , J . Savage , C . H . Gregory , and G . A . F . Powell , P . G . D . ' s ; Horace Lloyd , Q . C , S . G . D . ; E . T . Payne , J . G . D . ; E . B . Sutton , J . G . D . ;

E . E . Wendt , Sec . G . C ; N . Bradford and J . Symonds , P . AG . D . C ' s ; W . Farnfield , P . A . G . S . ; E . H . Patten , W . Young , H . Pullen , R . J . Spiers , and J . Mason , P . G . S . B . ' s ; Johusa Nunn , H . Bridges , J . Smith , J . T . Adams , and W . Ough , P . G . P . 's ; Jas . Brett , G . P . John Coutts , A . G . P . ; C . B . Payne , G . T . ;

E . Bennoch , F . W . Truscott , W . Watson , R . Spencer , T . Robinson , E . J . Barrow , Hyde Clarke , F . Davison , W . P . Applebee , G . H . Davies , J . . Bailey , F . Adlard , R . W . Stewart , C . J . Hogg , W . M . Bywater , J . Harding , W . Smith , J . Healey , S . P . Norris , G . Cox , C Bennett , M . A . Loewenstark

A . Pratt , H . Dieketts , E . W . Hubbuck , W . Carter , J . Bennett , T . Harrison , R . Whiting , A . H . Tattershall , T . B . Brabham , G . F . Cook , T . Ducas , J . W . Halsey , T . R . Eames , E . Vorley , R . T . Hill , W . W . Wynne , J . R . Foulger , J . Smith , R . Hopkins , W . Jones , J . Boyd , J . Bulwer , H . Thompson , W .

Alexander , J . W . Barrett , W . J . Ferguson , J . C . Parkinson , J . R . Thompson , W . Lauter , W . Carparter , W . Mason , W . J . Adams , J . R . Sheen , H . Levy , H . G . Lake , T . S . Mortlock , H . W . Hemsworth , A . A . Pendlebury , E . Roberts , W . A . Davy , A . D . Loewenstark , J . Salisbury , J . J . West , H .

Massey , W . D . May , C H . Kilner , T . Bartlett , T . Vesper , J . H . Wynne , T . Turner , H . Nicholls , M . J , Atkins , J . G . Chancellor , T . Tyrrell , W . Bourne , W . Underwood , Christie , S . Homewood , G . Pymm , J . F . Creswick , C S . Norman , J . N . Frost , F . Walters , R . S . Hart , S . H . Stephens , H . Garrod , F . G . Baker , H . Radcliffe J . WeaverG . T . Grace .

, , F . Drummond , E . Benjamin , C E . Thompson , E Jex , J . Green , J . W . Dudley , R . Collett , S . W Wagstaffe , D . D . Beck , H . W . Lindus , J . Hart , R Bolton , G . F . Swan , F . Binckes , S . G . Foxall , J M . Chamberlain , W . Dodd . The various grants made by the Board of Benevolence were also confirmed .

The M . W . G . Master , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , was nominated as the G . M . for the next year . Bro . Clabon was appointed by the G . Master as President of the Board of Benevolence . The balloting papers were then distributed by the Deacons , and the brethren proceeded to elect the

Vice-President and twelve Past Masters to serve on the Board . The election resulted as follows ; Bros . Joshua Nunn , Senior V . P . ; James Brett , Junior V . P . ; and Bros . Bywater , Cook , Cotte-& w ' Galc Garrod Hulsey , Hogg , Kirke , Mann , a . May , Saunders , and Sheenmembers .

, A discussion then followed as to the alteration the Board of Benevolence had made in the hour of meeting , from seven till six , without the sanction of the Grand Lodge , and it was ultimately agreed that the Board should meet at the original hour of seven , and that it be settled by next Grand Lodire at what

hour the Board should in future meet . Bro . B . Baker , in pursuance of notice , moved a grant of ^ 100 from the Fund of General Purposes to the Refugees' Benevolent Fund , established by the Dowager Marchioness of Lothian , to find homes and assistance for French . r , « m _ m

and British who have been compelled by the war to leave their homes on the Continent and fly to England . Bro . Bennoch seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously . Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form and adjourned .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT . —This wonderful ointment acts like majpc in the disperjion of all sores and eruptions of the dun . When rubbed on the surface , it penetrates and . outifvmz each tissue in its passage , exerts the most wholesome influence over the external organs . It is an invaluable application for all ulcers sores , burns , and scalds , and in the various cutaneous eranrinn * ; .. _ - ; .

dental to childhood Holloway ' s Ointment always effects a thorough cure . Rubbed on the parts affected , it reduces tumours , glandular swellings and similar enlargements , and is the best remedy for dipthena . In bad legs , old wounds , scrofula and scorbutic eruptions Holloway s cooling and healing ointment will readily bring about i cure without irritating the nerves , weakening the system , oroccajion-D £ dasget . — Aavt . J

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Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT .

METROPOLITAN . Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 . —The regular meeting of this old lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the Sth inst ., Bro . Pollard , W . M . There was not any work before the lodge . The

election resulted in Bro . Williams , S . W ., as \ V . M ., and Bro . Starling , P . M . Treas . re-elected . The election of of Tyler was deferred until the next meeting . Lord Milton , No . 6 , was proposed as a joining member . The lodge was closed , and a banquet followed .

Robert Burns' Lodge , No . 25 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Charles A . Long , W . M ., presiding . There were also present : Bros . Welch , P . M . and Treas ., as S . W . ; Arnold , J . W . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; Wingham , S . D . ; E . AV . Long , J . D . ; Powell , I . G . ; W . Watson , P . G . S ., P . M . ; Nicholls , P . M . ; Dieketts ,

P . M . ; Bley , P . M . ; Hartley P . M . ; and many others . Bro . Dr . G . De Griffiths was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being impressively rendered . Bro . Arnold , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . Welch , P . M ., unanimously re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . Radford , P . G . S . of Cheshire , unanimously re-elected Tyler . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for his efficient services rendered to the lodge .

The Audit Committee having been elected , the lodge was closed . The usual good banquet and dessert then followed , and toasts were given and received . Visitors Bros . F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; Hicks , & c . The Robert Burns' Lodge of Instruction is held every Friday evening at half-past seven o ' clock precisely , at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W . —Bro . W . Watson , P . G . S ., P . M ., Preceptor .

Lion and Lamb Lodge , A ' o . 192 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers as follows : Bros . George Kenning , S . W . ; J . J . Harris , I . W . ; William Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . AI ., Sec . ; F . Trotl . S . D . ; George Abbott , J . D . ; A . J . Dickinson , I . G . ; George

Newman , Steward ; including also the following P . M . ' s and members : Bros . E . King , P . M . ; Charles Hosgood , P . M . ; Strickland Muggeridge , P . J . W . ; H . Davis , W . Putman , A . C . Payne , Thomas Fisher , R . E . Bright , S . T . Lucas , II . Legg , II . Griffin , S . Haynes , S . J . Newman , Charles Arkell , George Gates , W . Hargood , W . R . Baker , George Panker , George Edward Baker ,

A . Garnett , A . F . Iselton , T . Coliu , J . Kent , J . Elliott , William Younger , B . Marsland , Charles Cann , E . Jones , E . Taylers J . R . Selut , and J . M'Kiernan . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the 2 " and 3 ° , and Bros . Payne and Putnam , being present , were duly raised to the sublime degree of

M . M . The lodge having been resumed in the 1 " and opened in the 2 ° , Bros . Garnett and Newman were duly passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge having been resumed in the i " , the following gentlemen were unanimously elected by ballot : Messrs . G . B . Clements , Wm . Donne , and Frank Baker . Mr . Baker , being present , was regularly initiated into the ancient mysteries of the

Order . 1 he lodge then proceeded , according to ancient custom , to the election of Master for the ensuing year . The ballot resulted in favour of Bio . George Kenning , S . W ,, who was declared to be elected Master of the lod ge for the year ensuing . Bro . W . Goodyer , P . M ., who has held the office of Treasurer for several years , was unanimously elected to that office . A notice of motion having

been proposed by Bro . Goodyer , " That a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., on his retirement from the chair , " the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . The lodge was favoured by the presence of several visitors : Bros . A . Bryant , P . M . 192 and S . W . 12 ; H . V . Halliday , 18 S ; S . P . Wilkinson , 766 ; Henry Bartell , P . M . 50 ( Ireland ); II . F . Kirk , J . D . 144 ;

W . Thomas , J . W . 173 . The W . M , and brethren repaired to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Sydney Spencer , the excellent caterer of the company , which gave general satisfaction . Bro . li . Roberts , W . M ., who presided , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a spirited manner . Bros . Halliday , Bartell ( Ireland ) , and A . Bryant responded for the visitors in very excellent speeches , particularly complimenting the W . M . on his

excellent working of the three degrees , which , it will be remembered by many , is that of the late Bro . Peter Thompson , now ably taught by Bro . Henry Muggeridge ( P . M . of this lodge ) at the Stability Lodge of Instruction , held at the Guildhall Tavern , on every Friday evening during the session . The evening altogether was spent pleasantly and harmoniously , the usual and well-directed admonition of Bro . G . Smith , Tyler , bringing it to a close .

Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 . —This lodge met on Friday , 25 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . J . Nicholls , W . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Mcnhinicli and Reuben Leslie Hill , which , proving unanimous in their favour , they were severally introduced and initiated . Bro . Peake was passed to the second degree . Both ceremonies were

beautifully performed . The W . M . having kindly undertaken the office of Steward to the Aged Freemasons ' Festival , the sum of ten pounds was unanimously voted by the lodge , as also a handsome subscription contributed by the brethren . There being no more business , the lodge was duly closed . After the banquet the usual toasts were given , followed by that of " The Initiates , " to which Bro , Hill ably responded . "The Visitors" was

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next given ( who , upon this occasion , were numerous ) , Bro . Perrm , P . M . and father of the Temple Lodge ( 101 ) , most ably responding . Some excellent singing and recitations enlivened the proceedings . The Whittington Lodge , No . 862 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 19 th ult ., when Bro . James Weaver , W . M .,

presided , assisted in his Masonic labours by Bros . S . S . Davis , S . W . ; J . D . Taylor , as J . W . ; W . J . H . Jones , SD . ; A . Frickenhaus , J . D . ; W . F . Smith , I . G ., the Treas . ; J . G . Thompson . P . M . ; J . Brett , G . P . ; D . J . Davis , P . M . ; W . Huilstone , P . M . ; W . J . N . Quilty , P . M . ; R . Wentworth Little , Sec . ; and a large array of members and visitors , including Col , Burdett , Prov . G . M .

Middlesex ; J . Hervey , G . Sec . ; F . Binckes , Sec . Boys School ; H . C . Levander , J . Stevens , J . Defries , C . Coote , E . Stanton Jones , and J . G . Marsh . During the evening the W . M . passed Bro . Kaye and initiated Messrs . Garu and Whitehead into the Order , one of the candidates being a Hindoo . He then installed the W . M .-elect , Bro . S . S . Davis , into the chair of K . S ., the officers

being appointed as follows : Bros . J Salsbury , S . W . ; Jones , J . W . ; Thompson , Treas . ; Little , Sec . ; Frickenhaus , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Seeleg , I . G . ; Brett , W . S . ; Kingston , D . C . After the closing of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , under the presidency of the W . M ., who acquitted himself to the admiration of all present . Several good speeches were

made , especially those by Bro . Burdett , Hervey , Binckes , and the Hindoo brother , Cuddalore Garu , who spoke eloquently in praise of what he had seen and heard of Freemasonry . Bro . Weaver , the out-going Master , was presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel as a token of esteem and in recognition of the able and kindly manner he has fulfilled the duties of the chair . The proceedings

of the entire evening were a most decided success . Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , Bermondsey , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . J . Green , W . M ., presiding . There were also present : Bros . G . J . Grace , S . W . ; J . W . Dudley , J . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . II .

Harmsworth , S . D . ; J . H . Fudge , J . D . ; T . W . Cox , I . G . ; J . Ruse , W . S . : J . W . Avery , P . M . ; W . May , J . A . Axtell , G . Mabbs , T . Jones , F . Cox , J . Swinyard , A . Collins , J . Wootton , C . D . Tustin , S . Butcher , P . Fry , J . A . Smith , G . Drapper , & c . Visitors .- Bros . J . E . Bowles , P . M . 1 C 0 ; E . H . Tipton , S . W . and W . M .-elect 49 ; and J . P . Carter , 753 . The work done was

giving Bros . C . D . lustm , 1 . Jones , F . Cox , J . Swinyard , and J . Wootton their second degree . The work was done in ¦ an admirable manner , and reflected great credit on the presiding officer , who was well supported by his subordinates . Some notices of motion for alteration of by-laws having been given , the lodge was closed . Banquet followed , when toasts , songs , and

recitations brought the meeting to a close . Star Lodge , A o . 1275 . —This prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Marquis of Granby Tavern , Bro . W . Ough , P . G . P ., W . M ., presiding . Others present : Bros . C . | . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . M ., S . W . ; II . Kecble , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Homewood , as

S . D . ; II . Crabtree , J . D . ; G . Pymm , P . M ., I . G . ; T . R . Darke , D . C . ; T . Whiteman , T . Hobson , W . B . Tustin , E . Harper , II . f . Clare , G . F . Guest , E . R . Chandler , W . J . Darke , W . Okey , and W . F . Wetten . The visitors were -. Bros . J . R . Tustin , P . G . S . Herts ; II . Bourne , P . M . 749 ; and G . Wilkes , 1075 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously

confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Wetten , which resulted unanimously in his favour . The work done was giving Bros . G . F . Guest , W . J . Darke , C . R . Chandler , and W . Okey their third degree , and initiating Mr . W F . Wetten . The work was well and admirably done . Bro . II . Kecble , J . W ., was unanimously elected as the Steward to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival , lo be

held on Wednesday , January 25 th , for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . J . Smith , P . G . P . and I . P . M ., was unanimously elected as the Steward to represent the lodge at the festival to be held next May for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , when banquet followed , and the usual toasts were given and duly responded to . The brethren separated early .

PROVINCIAL . - WARRINGTON- . — Lodge of Lights , No . 148 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . W . Smith , W . M . ; W . Richardson , as S . W . ; Jas . Jackson , J . W . ; H . B . White , P . M . & c , Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M . Sec , Hon . Sec ; Rev . J . N . Porler , S . D . ; P . Pearse , J . D . ; P . T . Edclsten , ai

Org . ; John Harding , I . G . ; Robert Stevenson , Jas . llcpherd , and D . W . Finney , P . M . ' s ; W . Mossop , W . M . 1250 ; W . Woods , S . W . 1250 ; W . Crompton , W . Savage , Jas . Curry , Robert Richardson , Thos . Jones , Horatio Syrcd , John Fair , Thos . Morris , Jno . Pierpoint , C . N . Spinks , W . S . Hawkins , W . 11 . Robinson , Robt . Gibbons , Samuel Hunt , Jno . Laithwaite , W . II . Spring ,

Jos . Cassidy , Jos . Bancroft , A . Ilutsmann , Geo . Blackhurst , Jas . Hannah , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . S , J . Butcher , M . A ., 95 Cork ; Geo . Bowen ( 1045 ) , Henry Balshaw ( 1045 ) , Theo . Thisllcthwaite ( 1256 ) , Edwin Roberts ( 1250 ) . The lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Then the ballot was taken for Mr . John

Hankinson Gornall , surgeon , and the Rev . John Deacon Massingham , D . D ., LL . D ., & c , & c , as candidates which proved in favour in each case , and the gentlemen being in attendance , were separately introduced and duly initiated by Bros . Bowes and Stevenson , the charge being delivered by the I , P . M ., Bro . D . W . Finney . The next business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year