Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Andrews , P . AL 77 ; Robinson , 15 S 9 ; Leper , 376 ; and others . After the minutes had "been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Air . Joseph AVilliam Guy , Who was proposed by Bro . Beasley , P . AL , seconded by Bro . A . J . Burr , W . AL ; and for Air . John Fryers , proposed by Bro . J . Green , W . AI . elect ; seconded by Bro . H . Kasner , P . AI . The result in each case was

unanimous , and Air . Guy was introduced and Bro . Burr performed the ceremony of initiation . It is the rule in this lodge never to take more than one candidate ; therefore , as thc ceremony of initiation had to ba gone through for the second candidate , the chair was taken by Bro . Past Alaster Beasley , the father of the lodge , and he performed the ceremony for Air . Fryers , much to the

edification of , those present . Bro . Beasley then proceeded with the ceremony of installation ; a Board of Past Masters was opened , in due course the lay members saluted thcir new Alaster , and hc appointed his officers : Bros . IT . E . Tucker , S . W . ; S . Dyer , J . W . ; H . Kasner , P . AL Treas . ; J . Chambers Roe , P . AL Sec ; XV . Seward , S . D . ; Fisher , l . D . ; Nye , LG . ; Delevante , Org . ; Aleadows , Assist .

Org . ; Wright , D . C ; Foster , A . D . C ; Hamilton , W . b . ; Jones , A . W , S . j Harrison , Ty ler . Thc addresses were given by thc worthy Secretary Bro . J . Chambers Roc . Bro : Roe deservedly holds a position in the Craft as a Alaster * of Ritual ; he will however excuse Us saying that we have heard him to greater advantace than on this occasion . The case of a

distressed brother , who though not belonging to the lodge , was well known to its members , was now brought under notice . Bro . Kasner earnestly pointed out the painfully distressing condition in which lie found the applicant . He was followed by Bro . Burr , ' who warmly supported the proposition that £ 5 should be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge . This was unanimously

agreed to , and after greetings lodge was closed . The banquet was served at the Lyric Hall , which , thanks to the enterprise of Bro . Delevante and others in the neighbourhood , will doubtless be a great acquisition to the residents of Ealing . The alterations are not completed , but sufficient has already been done to enable us to judge of thc advantages we may look forward for . On the removal

of the cloth , the toasts were duly honoured . 'The proceedings throughout were of a very harmonious character . Bro . Delevante , as usual , had provided a host of talent ; and special thanks arc due to him , his daughter , his son , and to Bro . Hambleton , for the successful efforts they made to entertain the company . Bro . Jones gave a capital reading , which was justly appreciated by thc brethren .

FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge No . 1660 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst ., Bro . R . Wilson , W . AL , in the chair , with the following officers : Bros . J . Harper , S . W . ; J . Ashworth , J . W . ; E . Clarke , P . AL , Treas ., P . P . G . J . D . ; XV . Alartin , P . M ., Sec ; D . Hell , S . D . ; G . Lowden , J . D . ; J . Banks , LG . ; B . Craig , Tyler ; J .

Bewlay , J . Peel , J . Routledge , F . T . Allatt , G . Hodson , J . Harris , E . Barwisc ; and visitors , Bros . J . V . Kirkconel W . AI . 1267 ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; J . Dj-son ; W . Macaulay ; and J . Ramsay , 39 , S . C . 'The minutes were read and confirmed and the ballot taken for three candidates . All were accepted and initiated , aftcrwhichBros . Kirkconel and . Baxter were proposed as joining members . The lodge was then closed in peace and harmony .

INSTRUCTION . EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —This lodge met at its new quarters , Bro . Swallow ' s , the Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Regent-street , W ., on Wednesday , the 2 SU 1 ult ., when the ceremony of installation was very ably worked by Bro . Docker for the first time , and a vote of thanks was accorded on the minutes .

At the meeting on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst ., the First Degree was rehearsed by Bro . Kirkaldy , and some of the Sections were worked by Bro . XV . C . Smith . It was also announced that an inaugural supper will take place on the last Wednesday in this month , presided over by Bro . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., supported by Bro . Shand , W . AL , and Bro . Docker , P . M .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

STANMORE CHAPTER ( No . 1549 ) . —The third and last regular convocation of the current year was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the 14 th ultimo . Present : Comps . W . Stephens , ALE . / .. ; V . Brown , acting 11 . ; T . I . . Maidwell , ) . ; G . Lidcombe , P . Z . and'treasurer ; C Veal , S . E . ; C . IL Webb , S . N . ; J . B . King , P . S . ; R . Roy , ist A . S . ; 13 . Haynes , 2 nd A . S . ; J . . Middleton , Janitor .

Comps . Pilson and Cornel :. Visitors : comps . uoouan , S 74 ; and F . Brown , 53 S . The chapter was opened at 5 . 45 , and the minutes of the previous meeting in June read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur Goldsmid , of the Abercorn Lodge , No . 1549 . who h bc ? previously accepted , was then regularly exalted to the made

Supreme Degree of R . A . A 1 . The Al . E . Z . having the usual enquiries , with compliments from the visitors , the chapter was closed at seven o ' clock . At the usual dinner the various Royal Arch and complimentary toasts were well given and received , the musical contributions of the companions bringing a successful meeting to a close at ten p . m .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . —A very strong muster of the members of this new but flourishing chapter took place on the 5 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those in attendance were Comps . J . II . Dodson , M . E . Z . ; T . C Walls , P . G . D . C Middlesex , II . ; W . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , J . ; II . Dalwood , P . Z . ; A . 'Tisley , S . E . ; II . * 1 urner , S . N . : ( .. Manners , C . C , P . S . ; Bristow , ist Asst . ; 1 ' . Clemow , 2 nd

Asst . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . 'The minutes of the previous convocation bavingbcen read and confirmed , a notice of motion was given by Comp Turner , S . N ., that the nights of meeting be changed . Several communications from absent members having been lead , the conclave was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . After the toasts of "The Oueen , " "Thc G . Z . of the Order , " and " Thc Grand Officers " had been duly proposed and

Royal Arch.

loyally drunk , "The Health of thc Al . E . Z . " was most warmly proposed by Comp . Dalwood , P . Z ., and heartily received . The M . E . Z . having made a very humorous speech in reply , then gave "The Second and Third Principals , " in the course of which he made some very flattering allusions in connection with thc services of the companions occupying those positions . This toast having been honoured , Comp . Walls and Lake responded . " The

Health of thc Past Principals" followed , and while thc pledge was being drunk a telegram was received from Comp . Wellsman , I . P . Z ., who was staying at Hanover , forwarding his " Hearty good wishes . " Comp . Dalwood having replied , the toast of "The Scribes and Treasurer " was given . Comps . Tisley and Turner having fluently responded , "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Bristow and Clemow , brought a very agreeable evening to a conclusion .

BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Chapter ( No . 811 ) . —This improving and flourishing chapter held its annual election meeting ' on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , and was honoured by the attendance of E . Comps . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , P . Z ., & c , G . S . E ., and Peter de Lande Long , P . G . P . S . T . E . Comp . G . B . M . AlcWhinnie

presided , supported by Comps . C . J . Smith , P . Z ., Sic , as H . ; V . P . Freeman , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . Sussex , as J . ; S . Peters , Scribe E . ; T . H . Moseley , Scribe N . ; XV . F . Clarke , as P . S . ; J . Harrison , P . Z . S 04 ; L . B . Henderson , II . Cheal , Thos . Holloway , and Thos . Hughes , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . C . Daniel , J . 65 ; E . Bridges , 311 ; Rev . W . A . Tooth , 315 ; and Councillor !" . Berry ,

315 . After the minutes were read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation to the Supreme Degree was very ably performed by the Al . E . Z . and the respective officers ; Bros . R . B . Higham and J . Parnell , M . M . Burrell Lodge , 1 S 29 , being the ' candidates ' in attendance . The following brethren were unanimously elected to become companions

Bros . D . P . Frape , E . Dabell , and J . XV . Holloway , AI . M . ' s Burrell Lodge , 1 S 29 . The election of officers was then proceeded with , resulting in thc unanimous election of Comps . XV . R . Wood , P . Z ., & c , '/ .. ; J . Harrison , P . Z ., IL ; Lord A . W . Hill , AI . P ., J . ; S . Peters , Scribe E . ; T . 11 . Aloselev , Scribe N . j W . T . ClarkeP . S . ; G . 13 . AI . AlcWhinnie , / .., Treas . ; Thos .

, Hughes , Janitor ; and T . IL Moseley , 11 . Cheal , and T . Hollowayi together with P . Z . ' s , & c , to form Audit Committee . It is very gratifying to sec tlie progress this chapter is making , and we look forward to a very prosperous year under tlie foregoing energetic officers . The installation meeting and banquet will take place on Saturday , the iSth December next .

INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 975 ) . —This eminent chapter of improvement commenced its meetings for the season on 'Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., after the usual recess , at the Jamaica Tavern , St . AlichacTs-alley , Cornhill , and , as it is well known to be one of the best schools in which Royal Arch Alasons can receive instruction , all its meetings are well attended . It has thc advantage of a Preceptor , who , while

strictly adhering to thc ritual of Royal Arch Alasonry , corrects any little fault with a kindness and urbanity that makes his instruction a pleasure to all who receive it . _ At the opening meeting Comp . T . Brown occupied the chair of Z . ; Comps . Briggs , IL ; Maidwell , J . ; Webb , N . ; Gillard , P . S . ; and the following companions were present : Thones , Walker , Pocock , Lawrence , Greenwood , Phillips , King , Edwards , nnd Swan . Thc ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . Phillips being the candidate ; and when it is known that Comp . Z . Brown was the First Principal , it is needless to say that it was performed in the most efficient manner . At the conclusion of the exaltation ceremony , Comp . Phillips , of the West Smithfield Chapter , 1 G 23 , was elected a member , and the chapter was adjourned . Another meeting of the chapter was held at the Jamaica Tavern , on Tuesday evening , the nth inst ., when Comp .

Brown again was placed in the chair of Z . ; Comps . Payne , IT . ; Rowe , J . Webb , N . ; and Gillard , P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was gone through , Comp . Nottley being the candidate . The following companions were present—Comps . Lardner , Maidwell , Webb , II . D'Arcy , H . Thompson , Al . E . Z . G 19 ; Pocock , Greenwood , Lawrence ,

Carter , 171 , visitor ; W . Palmer , Thones , 429 ; Storr , J . S . Fraser , Walker , Land , and II . T . Thompson . Comp . W . Land , 25 , was admitted a member of this chapter . _ The following were elected as officers for the ensuing fortnight : Comps . Lardner , Z . ; Edwards , IL ; Rowe , j . ; Webb , N . ; and Nottley , P . S . lhe chapter was then closed in due form and adjourned .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 71 ) . —This chapter held its annual installation meeting at thc Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on thc nth inst ., when the AI . W . S ., Ex . Bro . J . XV . Waldron , installed his successor , 111 . Bro . Capt . II . S . Andrews , 30 , in thc most able and efficient manner . The new AI . W . S . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Waldron , H . P . ; H . W . Greene , ist Gen . ; F . C . Compton , 2 nd Gen . ; E . Alacrory , G . AL ; G . A .

Ames , Raph . ; Capt . Compton , 31 , T reas . ; Lieut .-Col . Haldane , 31 , Recorder ; S . G . Bake , so * 5 , C of G . ; Sauerbrey , Org . ; St . Alphonse , Herald ; and Austin , F-q III . Bros . Sandeman , G . S . G . ; Col . Adair , and Col . S . II . Clerke , members of the Supreme Council , 33 ° , and Capt . Nichols , 30 , honoured the chapter by their presence . The chapter having been closed , the members and their friends dined together nt the Cafe Royal , when the usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

YORK . — Eboracum Conclave ( No . 137 ) . — A meeting of this body was held at York on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Bro . C G . Padel , the AI . P . S ., occupied the chair , and there were also present : Bros . ' J ' . B . Whytehead , P . S . ; Geo . Simpson , V . E .-, M . Willington , S . G . ; A . T . B . Turner , J . G ., * W , li . Dyson , Recorder ; T . Humphries

Red Cross Of Constantine.

J . B . ; and other brethren . Bro . J . C . Thompson was dul y installed a member of the Order , and afterwards received the Degrees of Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and of St . John the Evangelist in the St . Peter Sanctuary and Commandery , the ceremonies being fully worked by the officers .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —St . George Lodge ( No . 333 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held in St . Alark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on 'Thursday , 29 th ult ., Bro . David Dryman , R . W . M ., presiding . The AI . W . the Grand Alaster AJason of Canada , Bro . Lieut .-Col . James Aloffat , who visited thc lodge , was received with full Alasonic honours , and was assumed as an honorary member of the lodge . There were also present Bros . Dalrymple Duncan , S . P .

G . AL ; Peterson , R . W . AL 102 ; Anderson , R . W . M . 354 ; and other distinguished brethren . The E . A . Degree having been conferred on a candidate by Bro . James Findlay , LP . AL S 33 , and there being no further business , the lodge was called to refreshment . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been given and heartily responded to , the M . W . G . M . of Canada ' took the opportunity of complimenting the lodge on the

excellence of their working , expressed his thanks for the honour conferred on him , and his pleasure on being present at a meeting of Alasonic brethren in Glasgow . Reference was made to the progress made by the Grand Lodge of Canada since its formation , from which it appeared that there were about 4013 lodges owning its jurisdiction , with a membership of 25 , 000 ; and to the liberality with which their Benevolent Fund was dispensed to distressed brethren . The present amount at thc credit of the Grand Lodge of Canada

Benevolent Fund is £ 15 , 000 . In reply to the toast of ' The Lodge St . George , " the R . W . AL , having expressed the pleasure with which he welcomed the Grand Alaster of Canada , and his satisfaction at the lodge attendance of the brethren , remarked that there were SiS members op their roll , with an average attendance at monthly meetings of 55 , and that , after meeting liberally all claims upon their funds , they had a handsome balance with theirbankers ' . A very profitable and enjoyable evening having been s * > ent , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . ,

South Africa.

South Africa .

INSTRUCTION . UNITED LODGE . —For the first time in . Natal the Fifteen Sections were successfully worked by this- lodge of instruction , meeting under thc warrant of the ir ' rince Alfred Lodge , 956 , at thc Alasonic Temple , Pieterm aritzburg , on Saturday , August 27 th , under the Precepto ' rsliip of W . Bro . Deevcs . Prior to the advent of that brfother

into Natal , the want of a lodgeof instruction had been much felt , but with the assistance of W . Bro . Field and thc : W . Alasters of the various lodges in Pietermaritzburg . j this want was very soon rendered a thing of the past , anw the United Lodge of Instruction met for the first time oil the 4 th lune last , and has continued its meetings every

Saturday since ; W . Bros . Dceves being Preceptor , and fv'ield , Asst . Preceptor . Both these brethren are Past Alasters of lodges in thc Province of Kent , Bro . Dceves being I . F . ' . M . of the United Military Lodge , 153 6 , Plumstead , and ( Bro . F'ield of the Sandgate Lodge , 1436 , and the Temple Loajc , 55 S , Folkestone . The Lectures were worked by thc undermentioned brethren :

FIRST LECTURE . ist Section Bro . Lemon , M . M . 95 G . 2 nd „ „ Smith , S . W . 1665 . 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th Sections—W . Bro . Field , P . AL 95 6 , 55 S , and 1436 , Assistant Preceptor . Gth Section Bro . Deevcs , ! . P . M . i 536 , Preccptor . 7 th „ „ Rix , P . AI . 39 S .

SECOND LECTURE . ist Section ... ... Bro . Kelly , S . D . 1 CG 5 . 2 nd and 4 th Sections—W . Bro . Deevcs , 956 , LP . AL 153 G , Preceptor . 3 rd and 5 th Sections—Bro . Rix , P . AI . 39 S .

THIRD LECTURE . ist Section Bro . Ireland , S . W . 95 G . 2 nd „ XV . Bro Field , P . AL , Assistant Preceptor . 3 rd „ Bro . Dceves , LP . AL , Preceptor . On conclusion of the Lectures , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Preceptor and those brethren who had assisted in working the various Sections .

Births , Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

[ The charge is 2 s . Gd . for announcements not SxccedmS Four Lines under this heading . ]

BIRTHS . FAIRBAIRN' . —On the 6 th inst ., at 24 , Phillimore-gardwSi Kensington , the wife of Mr . T . Gordon Fairburn , of a daughter . RICKETT . —On the icth inst ., at Burleigh House , Park * hill-road , Croydon , the wife of Air . J . Comp to * Rickett , of a son . WAY . —On the Sth inst ., at thc Haven , Bournemouth , M " wife of Mr . Lewis Albert Way , of a daughter .

AIARRIAGES . GRII-KITHS—WILLIAMS . —On the 4 th inst ., at Old Hornsey Church , Samuel Neil Griffiths , of Stoke Newm ? ton , to Laura , daughter of Air . Henry William * , ° ' South Hornsey . -. MACALISTER—KIRKIVOOD . — On the Sth inst ., at 5 t * Alary ' s , Port Elizabeth , South Africa , by the !«)¦ A . T . Wire-man . ALA ., D . C . L .. lames Macalister ,- "

Dora , daughter of Mr . James Somers Kirkwood , ° Port Elizabeth . . . STONE—WILCOCKS—On the Sth inst ., at Holy In * 11 ' Church , Lambeth , Bro . Alderman Stone , to Aliss ha' * - . Wilcocks , eldest daughter of Air . John Wilcocks , I-ffiot Bank , Sydenham .

DEATHS . , ,,-, „ BUSTOCK-OII the Sth inst ., thc Rev . G . J . Bostock , \> Cl > ol Kirkby Wharfe , Yorkshire , in his 48 th year . CROMPTON . —On the Sth inst ., at Slyne Lodge , near L " caster , Mr . Brooks Crompton , aged 77 .