Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

S . G . D ., and B . Harfield , W . M ., of 1112 ; and H . Hussey , W . M . 17 S 0 . The newly-installed W . M . invested the following as officers : Bros . W . Fowler , LP . M . ; James Martin , S . W . ; A . H . W . Ritchie , J . W . ; G . Hughes , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Methven , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bowyer , P . M ., Sec . ; I . Morten . S . D . ; S . B . Crook , J . D . ; H . B . Riihss , LG . ; VV . Chapman , P . M ., D . C . ; W . H . Smith , Org . ;

J . Butlerand W . G . Redstone , Stwds . ; andC . Henley , I yler . The cordial thanks of the lodge were accorded to the LP . M . for his services during the past year and also as Installing Master , and Bro . Fowler , in response , expressed his appreciation of the manner in which he had been assisted by the officers during his term of office . On the proposition of the Secretary , a vote of condolence and sympathy was passed

with the widow and family of the late Bro . A . J . Miller , who , Bro . Bowyer said , was one of the founders of the Clausentum Lodge and a P . M ., and who , on his resignation when the lodge became strong , was made an honorary member . It was added that certain properties of the lodge

were presented by Bro . Miller and bore his name . The proposition was carried in silence . The usual Masonic banquet , well supplied by Bro . Henley , followed the installation , at which several toasts were honoured and good wishes expressed to the W . M ., who presided , for a successful year of office .

WOL VERHAMPTON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 419 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The W . M ., Bro . J . Bradney , presided , supported by his officers . There \ vas a large muster of brethren and visitors , amongst the latter being Bros . J . Seddon , 52 G , P . P . G . C . ; E . Lay , P . M . 500 ; J . Woods , P . M . 1 S 3 S ; J . Evans , 52 G ; and

J . Darby , 526 . The lodge having been opened , Messrs . W . Howell and A . De La Haye were initiated by the W . M ., and Bro . S . Dean was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J . Beattie , LP . M . Bro . T . Strett , S . W ., was elected W . M . for next year , and Bro . R . A . Willcock , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer . Bros . Newnham and Gibson were elected as Stewards . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ARDWICK . Chapter of Rectitude ( No . 581 ) . —The installation meeting * of this very successful chapter was held at the Midland Hotel on Thursday , thc 3 rd inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . j . M . Frost , P . Z . ; VV . J . Melling , Z . ; G . E . Wand , H . ; VV . Kay , J . ; C . Swainson , S . E , ; J . Hayes , P . S . ; Baildon ,

Hawken , T . H . Hall , P . Z . ; Loebell , R . Rudman , T . C . Lilly , R . Booth , J . C . Brown , Wilkins , J . T . Richards , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; A . H . Williams , Z . O 41 ; and Jas . Dawson , P . Z ., P . P . 1 st A . G . S . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comps . G . E . Wand , IL , Z . elect , * VV . Kay , J ., H . elect ;

and W . Fitzgerald , J . elect , * were duly installed into their respective chairs by Comp . James Dawson , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., in a most charming and cultivated manner , which afforded great pleasure to all who had thc privilege of hearing the ceremonies . The following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Comps . G . E . Wand , M . E . Z . ; W . Kay , H . ; VV . Fitzgerald , J . ; R .

Rudson , S . E . ; R . Booth , S . N . j T . C . Lilly , Treas . ; James Hayes , P . S . ; T . Baildon , 1 st A . S . ; Charles Hawkins , and A . S . ; and Henry Dawson , Janitor . Before the chapter was closed , Comp . Lilly , Treasurer , proposed that the chapter mark their appreciation of the services of Comp . W . J . Melling , I . P . Z ., by presenting him

with a P . Z . ' s jewel , for during his year of office he had worked assiduously for the welfare of that chapter . This was seconded by Comp . G . E . Wand , / .., and carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed , and thc companions subsequently dined together .

HIGHBR 1 UGE . Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter ( No . 291 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , thc 27 th ult ., when the following officers were appointed : Comps . B . C Board , M . E . Z . ; C . L . Thomas , H . j H . B . Crouch , J . ; A . W . C . Peskett , Scribe E . j T . H . Railton , Scribe N . j J . Burnett , Treas .: W . K .

Ihomas , P . S . ; Hitchings Davies , ist A . S . ; T . G . Coggan , 2 nd A . S . ; II . M . Marsh , Org . ; and W . Woodward , Janitor . A banquet was afterwards held at the Railway Hotel , provided by Mr . Muirhead . The chair and vice-chair were taken by Comps . B . C . Board and Hitchings Davies respectively , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .

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GA TESHEA D- ON- TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The lust meeting of the year was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Jackson-street , when in spite ol the inclemency ol the weather there was a good attendance and plenty of work to do . The VV . M ., Bro . Robert Wilson , presided , and was supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . Wm . Brown , I . P . M . ;

Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; VV . F . Carmon , P . M . ; W . M . Lyon , P . M . Northumberland and Berwick-on-Tweed T . I . I . odge ; W . j . jobson , as S . W . ; Wm . Richardson , J . W . ; A . Simpson , M . O . ; J . A . Wilson , S . O . ; T . R . Short , J . O . ; A . Dodds , R . M . ; T . R . Jobson , Sec . ; VVm . Stafford , J . D . ; H . Jackson , I . G . j R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Chegwidden , Stwd . j Joshua Curry , Tyler ; | . H . Elliott , VV . Holzappel , W . Bushy , G . Hall , J . ; Smith , and others .

The ballot was taken for the following candidates : Bros . II . S . Bird , P . M . 166 4 ; Geo . Blair , W . M . 991 ; VV . Cawthorn , 991 ; J . G . Wood , 4 S ; and all being in attendance , were duly advanced to the Honourable Degree by thc W . M . Bro . Wm . Richardson , J . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for next year , and Bro . W . F ,

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Cannon as Treasurer , owing to the resignation of Bro . John Wood , P . M . On the proposition of Bro . Robt . Whitfield , P . M ., seconded by Bro . * VV . F . Carmon , P . M ., it was unanimously resolved that the cordial and hearty thanks of the lodge be accorded to Bro . John VVood , P . M ., Treas ., for his eminent services and arduous duties since the inception of the lodge , and that the same be conveyed to him in writing . The Finance Committee having been elected , the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . J . Mitchell , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Scott , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Steele , S . D . ; Nettleship , J . D . ; Rashleigh , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Folkard , Cochrane , Balcombe , Chesterton , Reeves , Lavington , Ouinn , Ellson ,

Windsor , King , and Livett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Westley . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . King having

offered himself as a candidate , was initiated , the W . M . giving the charge . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Evans elected W . M . for the next meeting , when the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodee was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , W . M . j H . J . Williams , S . W . S 34 , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . S 34 , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; H . J . Dyer , 834 . S . D . ; Phillips , S 34 , J . D . ; Scharian , S 34 , I . G . ; Uniacke , Pearson , Blackman , J .

Davies , P . M . 1 O 9 ; and VV . W . Williams . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pearson offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Pearson offering himself as a

candidate for raising , was examined . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Uniacke acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , ancl the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . On the usual rising , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Cass , W . M . j Beecroft , S . W . ; Rice , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor j C . H . Stone , Sec ; Turner , J . D . j Harbord , I . G . j Hooper , Plant , H . G . Martin , T . H . Salmon , W .

Hill , Cooke , and Hobley . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . T . H . Salmon candidate . Bro . Cass vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hooper , who repeated the ceremony . Bro . Cass resumed the chair . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted

by the brethren . Bro . Beecroft , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . forthe next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Cass , W . M ., for the splendid manner he had rehearsed the ceremony , being the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Cass very ably responded . A most hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Turner for presenting the jewels attached to the pedestals was also passed . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was . closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . L . J . Powell , VV . M . ; J . W . Belsham , W . M . elect 733 , S . W . j E . Thomas Ginder , J . W . ; J . W . Curtis , W . AL ^ Z , acting Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; T . M . LambieS . D . ;

, A . Clark , J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , I . G . ; J . T . Shapcott , Stwd . ; ) . W . Cuff , P . M . ; G . Weaver , R . VV . Board , andM . j . R . Dundas . Bro . B . R . Thomas , 511 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weaver being the

candidate . Bro . Thomas answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and retired . Bro . Cuff was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Roberts was elected a member , and votes of thanks to Bro . Powell for the able manner he had rehearsed the duties of the

chair for the lirst time , and to Bro . Curtis for acting a Preceptor were passed , both of which compliments were duly acknowledged . Communications were read from Bros . Read , Hillier , and Craggs . Bro . Belsham was elected VV . M . for next lodge meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i i ) .-The usual weekl y meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . W . Clarke , W . M . ; H . B . Harding , S . W . ; Milton Smith , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . P . G . S . B ., I ' reas . ; C M . Coxon , -jec ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; C G . Gray , J . D . ; H . J . Kimbeil , jun ., I . G . ; A . Oliver , C

I . Barlow , E . J . Harrison , R . P . Upton , and R . Loomes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Barlow being the candidate , tiro . Harris n answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Harrison being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Harding was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . A meeting of the Third Islington Masonic Charities Association was held , and ballots taken for two Life-Governorships of the Charities .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usua weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . C O . Burgess , W . M . ; W . Hancock , S . W . ; W . Lincoln , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , " Treas . and Sec . ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; J . Rowe , J . D . ; T . C Seary , Org . ; H . J . Keen ,

I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; T . W . Hambly , R . Kirk , C J . Sherwood , N . Dukas , A . Cogliati , H . Vilain , J . Grist , F . Kedge , J .. Wise , W . Harbert , J . Woodward , G . H . Reynolds , W . Matthews , F . E . Bennett , W . Warwick , and F . W . Buxton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M .

worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . H . Reynolds having- offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Cogliati offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and was examined , entrusted , and . retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C , giving the lecture on the tracing board . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . J . Grist , 1 G 24 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Hancock was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W ., when there were present Bros . H . R . Elkin , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . VV . ; VV . G . Jennings , J . W . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F .

Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ( pro tem . ); J . Brown , W . M . 2012 , S . D . ; H . Gane , J . D . ; G . E . Higginson , D . P . ; W . Carpenter , I . G . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; M . Spiegel , P . M . ; J . R . Allman , P . M . ; James Sims , P . M . ; T . Dutton , P . M . ; J . Arnott , T . Stonnill , Kirkham , T . J . Head , and H . Cotton .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of thc last meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated his Chair in favour of Bro . Brown , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Arnott acting as candidate . The second ceremony was also rehearsed . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Dutton was elected a joining member , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . J . R . Williams , VV . M .: R . II . Wimpey , W . M . elect 2012 , S . W . ; H . Pocock , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Dep . Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Bright , Sec ; A . Williams , * P . M ., S . D ; VV . Hillier , J . D . ; F . Walden , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; I . Brown , W . M . 2012 ; F . Craggs , W . M .

S 34 ; W . Tucker , W . M . 144 ; L . J . Powell , W . Hyde , R . . Reid , and G . W . Kirkham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Powell acting as candidate . 'lhe VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Craggs , VV . M . S 34 . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . Powell being a candidate for the 'Third Degree , answered the necessary questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony duly rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Wimpey was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , after which the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER ( No . 2021 ) . —The usual meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on Friday , the 4 th inst ., when the collars were allotted to the officers of the Great Northern Lodge—Bros . Flint , VV . M . ; Osborne , S . W . ; Ridout , J . VV . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; Walter Wood , P . M ., Sec ; Cane , S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Doughty , I . G . ; Cleghorn , P . M . ; and Bell , P . M .

A numerous attendance of brethren assisted at the rehearsal of the lirst ceremony , Bro . Lundberg representing the initiate , and the Second and Third Degrees were also ably rendered by the W . M . The working of the Fifteen Sections by the brethren , under the presidency of Bru . James Hemming , P . M . 1 S 27 , Preceptor 1732 , on Friday , the iSth inst ., was announced , and the lodge was closed .

WALTHAMSTOW LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the ; th inat ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street Station , when there were present Bros . P . Trickett , W . M . ; U . Smith , S . VV . ; W . J . Short , J . W . ; Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas ., Preceptor ; N . Fortescue , Treas . ; J . Clark , S . D . ; A . H . Wilson , J . D .: VV . Goulding , LG . ' ; C . H . Bestow , Sec ;

J . Collett , Stwd . ; T . W . Stacey , Org . ; B . Mann , J . Ives , i-. M . ; E . T , Fuller , | . Schummer , A . Wildash , S . Wildash , VV . W . Cook , G . J . Westfield , P . P . G . S . B . ; L . Griffith , W . P . Allen , J . King , S . B . Thorogood , C . B . Kilby , T . How , jun . ; W . G . Hales , C Horst , G . R . Lambert , G . VV . Holmes , J . G . Reed , J . H . Day , C . Spurgeon , J . C . Francis , W . Morison , j . Lewis , J . Bird ,

and J . J . Briginshaw . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a most able manner , Bro . J . Schummer as candidate . Bro . C . H . Bestow delivered the ancient charge . Bros . Morison and Reed answered questions leading to the Second Degree . Bros .

A . Wildash , S . Wildash , J . G . Reed , and W . Morison , of the Shurmur Lodge , No . 2374 , also Bros . G . W . Holmes , 1 S 03 , and VV . Austin , 13 . 6 , were . unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Urban Smith was elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed

officers in rotation . Preliminary arrangements were made for a ball to be held early next year . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The Third Walthamstow Charities Association in connection with this lodge then held a meeting , when several ballots for Life-Subscriberships were taken .

LEICESTER . —UNION LODCI * ( NO . 523 ) . —At a regular meeting of the above held in the Masonic Hall , Halfordstreet , on Friday evening , the 13 th ult ., there were present Bros . W . H . Swingler , S . W . 2 oSr , acting W . M . J