Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

A number of letters were read from breteren expressing their regret at being unable to be present , amongst them were Bros . Sir Offley Wake-nan , P . G . M . ; Lord Harlech , P . G . M . North Wales ; R . G . Venables , D . P . G . M . j V . C . L . Crump , P . G . Treas . j A . C . Spaull , P . P . G . R . ; F . R . Spaull , P . P . G . R . j J . P . White , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . Avery , P . A . G . P . j Roff King , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . D .

Lees , R . Blaikie , Rev . W . Humphreys , P . P . G . Chap . ; Captain Geo . Humphrys , Jno . Cottam , W . H . Hill , and others . Afterwards the brethren sat down to a banquet , served in Bro . Drew ' s usual good style , and having duly honoured all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , they returned to the lodge room , and resumed the vvork of the lodge , when a resolution was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . Cartwright ,

seconded by the S . W ., Bro . Rev . J . B . Meredith— " That this lodge desires to express their sympathy with their Immediate Past Master , Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , at the sad accident that had befallen him , and trusted that by the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe , he would be in a short time completely restored to his usual health . " The Iodge was then closed , and a most enjoyable evening brought to a close .

SALFORD . —Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at Adelphi House , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . There were present Bros . S . Ayland , W . M . ; J . Waring , I . P . M . ; T . McCIellan , S . W . ; A . H . Duffin , J . W . ; J . Holroyd , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Sec ;

Geo . S . Smith , P . M ., S . D . ; E . Eccersley , I . G . j C . Driver , R . W . Martin , James Ward , J . Ogden , VV . Flett , J . G . Green , T . B . Kirk , Tyler ; and J . K . McMyn , 269 ( visitor ) . There was a passing due , but , from circumstances of an unavoidable nature , the candidate was not present .

However , the VV . M . wisely adopted a lodge of instruction , the whole ceremony being gone through , and this being the first meeting after the installation , it is very pleasing to relate the W . M . did the ceremony without a fault , being most ably supported by every officer who took part in the ceremony , which was most interesting and instructive to all present .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met at the Clarence Hotel on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . Finch , W . M . ; W . J . Porter , S . W . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , J . W . ; J . Piller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D . of C , Sec ; J . R . Barns , S . D . ; A . H . Gomme , J . D . ; J . E . Ruffell , Org . ; VV . Middleweek , D . of C . ; T . C .

Walls , P . M ., P . G . W ., and E . H . Dines , Stewards ; F . Chandler , P . A . G . P ., P . M . 1656 ; W . Smith , VV . R . Plaford , J . Barns , jun ., T . Middleweek , J . Hall , E . Hall , T . Plaford , J . Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Bro . W . Beard , P . P . G . D . C , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . VV . I . Porter , S . W ., vvas unanimously

elected W . M . j Bro . J . Filler , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Gilbert , re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee having been appointed , Bro . Plaford was elected to represent the lodge at the R . M . B . I . Festival in 18 S 9 , and Bro . Porter , the W . M . elect , the R . M . I , for Boys' Festival also in 1889 . Notices of motion were given to vote each Charity the sum of five guineas .

A P . M . s jewel having been unanimously voted to Bro . Finch , the lodge vvas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly honoured . An excellent programme of music was furnished by Bros . Ruffell , Porter , J . and E . Hal ! , and others .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 6 th Inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Williams , W . M . j Jackson , S . W . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Turpin , S . D . ; Penrose , J . D . j Jones , I . G . j Milbourn , P . M . ; Faulkner , Sayers , H . G . Pitt , Varrall , Percy , Dryman , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sayers personating the candidate . The lodge was called . off , and , on resumi ig , was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , including the appointment and investiture of officers . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bros . D . Varrall , nSJ , and H . W . Percy , 1853 , were elected joining members of the lodge . The W . M . being elected for the next meeting , and all business being ended , the lodge was closed .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at the Railway Tavern , New Cross , S . E . Present : Bros . Talbot , W . M . j Gedny , S . W . j Morgan , J . W . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellencweth , Sec . ; Davis , S . D . j Penny , J . D . j Roberson , I . G , ; and several others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed . On the first rising , Bro , Morgan , 833 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . The W . M . having risen for the third time , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Su ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the ioth inst , when there were present Bros . J . Kew , W . M . ; G . Wood , S . W . j T . Casely , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor ; C . Sheppard , Sec . ; H . Lichtenfeld , Asst . Sec ; R . Corry , S . D . j H . F . Hazel , j . D . ; H . Palmer , I . G . j H . Slyman , P . M . j J . Ellwood , P . M . ; C . A . Itter , A . A . Itter , J . F . Holden , F . Holden , G . Clampitt , S . Hill , S . Lichtenfeld , S . Passingham , C . Shemmons , Goldfinch , Schew ,

C . Rex , J . Sunderland , W . Eaton , J . Rayner , W . C . Rayner , G . Dunton , J . G . Wade , A . F . Marriott , Ludwick , C . Lawrence , j . P . Polegate , Monson , and many others . The lodeewas opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the Fifteen Secti . ns were worked by the following brethren : Bros . H . Palmer , C Sheppard , C . Shemmons , S . Lichtenfeld , Goldfinch , G . Wood , iT . Kew , T . Casely , E . C . Mulvey , I . Rayner , and R .

Cursans . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . G . Dunton and Ludwick were elected joining members . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bros . Kew and Wood , and the honorary membership was accepted by them . A vote of thanks was also recorded on the minutes to the other brethren taking part in ihe Lectures . A ballot will take place on Monday next for the sum of ^ 5 ss . ; brethren who have attended 20 times during the year are entitled to participate . The lodge was then closed .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the i-th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j A . " VVilliams , S . W . j E . Lucas , I . W . ; [ . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec . ( pro tem ); G . E . Higginson , S . D . ; I . C . Walker , J . D . ; H . Cotton , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . [ . G . D . Middlesex j | . H . Gumming , P . M . ; J . Davies , L . Cox , M . R . Rice , and Stonnill . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Rice offered

himself as a candidate for passing , and , having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , anil the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Cox offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Cox being candidate . Bro . A . Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1411 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . j . W . Clarke , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , S . W . ; R . Loomes , J . W . j W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . G Cobb , S . D . ; H . T . Wright , J . D . j C . Hiller , I . G ., * J . Fetch , j . Duncan , and J . W . Cluff . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Cobb candidate . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree , and Bro . Duncan answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The Iodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Scarlett was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . A meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was afterwards held , when subscriptions were received and a ballot taken for the 26 th Life-Governorship , which was allotted to Bro . Snook , I 47 t .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on the sth inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Luckhnrst , W . M . j Evans , S . W . ; Holland , I . W . j Brindley , P . M ., Preceptorj Clarkson , Sec ; Smales , S . D . j Rymer , J D . j Goldfinch , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Hobbs , Sheppard , Jones , Bailey , Quick , Glover , Holmes , Holden , Goode , Morgan , Brooking , and Beasley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture . Beo . Holmes was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Evans wes unanimously elected to the chair for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usnal weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . j G . S . Russell , S . W . j W . Proudfoot , J . W . j W . Brindley , Preceptor ; Walter Hancock , acting as Sec , ; J . D . Graham , S . D . ; R . E . Cursons , F . D . j R . Clare , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tylerj C . B . Shemmonds , F . Moss , jun ., J . R . Meyrick , E . D . F . Rymer , C . Lambert , Henry G . Marsden , " F . W . Buxton , E . A .

RSnaasen , C . Frenguellucci , A . Clark , and W . Andrews . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Charles Lambert having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in order to

allow Bro . W . Andrews , P . M . 1933 , Jamaica , West Indies ( introduced by Bro . Charles Lambert ) , to work the ceremony of the 3 rd Degree , which he accordingly did , with the Second part of the Traditional History , as observed and practised in the lodges of Jamaica . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the Third Lecture , the whole of the answers being given by Bro . W . Hancock . Bro . VV . Andrews vacated the chair , which Bro . F . M . NoakesW . M ., resumed . The lodge was closed in the 3 rd and

, 2 rd Degrees . On rising for the first time , Bro . W . Andrews was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Proudfoot , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . VV . Andrews , P . M ., for the admirable and cleat

manner in which he had rehearsed the Degree of M . M ., as practised in the sister lodges of Jamaica , also for occupying the chair for the time being—seconded by Bro . VV . Hancock , and carried unanimously . Bro . W . Andrews thanked the brethren for the kind vote , and also for having given him the opportunity of working the Degree of M . M ., as practised in the West Indies . Nothing further offering for the good ot Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Hubbard , Sec ., W . M . j Geflowski , S . W . j Dresden , J . W . j Read , Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . j Keene , S . D . ; Higginson , J . D . j Marsh , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . j and Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in

Second Degree , and Bro . Cotton having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Geflowski was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 3 rd instant . Present : Bros . VV . G . Coat , W . M . j M . R . Rice , S . W . j LB . Cory , J . W . j j . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; " I . T . Gracie , S . D . ; J . S . Pattison , J . D . ; W . H . Bolt , I . G . ; Jas . Sims . P . M . ; G . Rogers , P . M . j D . Stroud , P . M . j P . Skar , J . C . Conway , E . Mitchell , W . Hide , and C . E . Everett . The lodge having been duly opened in the First and Second DegreesBro . Everett offered himself as a candidate for raising ,

, and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony was completed . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by tlie brethren . The lodge was resumed tothe First Degree . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Coat for his excellent working for the first time in this lodge . Bros . Hide , Everett , and Mitchell were elected joining members . Bro . Rice was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aoia ) . —A meeting was held at the "Windsor Castle Hotel , King-st ., Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . j T . Sims , P . M ., S . W . j J . Davies , J . W . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; R . ' H . Wimpey , S . D . j VV . Hyde , J . D . j T . W . Biggs , I . G . j E . D . Aslete , Org . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; H . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Dr . Lawrence , P . M . 2012 ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middlesex ! D . Stroud , W . M . 2000 J Osborn , A . Williams , and

F . 1 raggs . Visitor : Bro . E . E . Barratt-Kidder , P . M . 12 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Dr . Lawrence then assumed the chair , and proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of installation , Bro . G . Gardner , P . M . 2012 , being the W . M . elect . Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., acted as D . of C . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . Bro . R . H . Williams was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro .

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Ayling proposed , Bro . J . Sims seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Bro . Dr . Lawrence for his excellent working of the ceremony of installation . Bro . G . Gardner then , with very kind terms of expression , presented to Bro . A . Williams , the late Secretary , a handsome silver cigar case as a token of the regard and esteem in which he is held by the brethren of thc lodge . Bro . A . Williams heartily thanked the brethren for their unexpected kindness . The lodge vvas then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Piper , W . M . j Gollin , S . W . ; Hobbs , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . j Roberts , S . D . j Dottrell , J . D . j Moloney , I . G . j Dr . Harper , and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Edwards being the candidate . Bro . Dottrell , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Dottrell being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , Bro . Golfin was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Wood , W . M . j Hudson , S . W . j Smith , J . W . j Westley , Preceptorj J . Andrews , Sec . j Russell , S . D . j Folkard , J . D . ; Mitchell , I . G . ; Chapman , Cochrane , Hill , Partridge , Chapman , Linett , Shannaw , Newton , Grover , Cowland , and Wingham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Partridge as candidate . Bro . VVood then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Chapman , W . M . 177 , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Wingham was presented as W . M . elect , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed with all the usual formalities , the Installing Master , Bro . Chapman , giving the charges . The W . M . rose for the first time , and was elected a

joining member . Bro . Wood returned thanks , and hoped to attend frequently . The dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Chapman for his excellent rendering of the ceremony of installation . Bro . Chapman returned thanks for the favour shown to him hy the brethren . The W . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . Westley called the attention of the members to the working of the Fifteen Sections on Monday next . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-established select chapter was held on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , City . The chapter was opened by Comps . F . Elder , M . E . Z . ; J . E . Cockett , H . j and H . F . Paget , J . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confiimed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted .

It showed a good balance in hand , and no liabilities . Comp . P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., D . C , by unanimous desire of the members , took the chair , and , in an excellent manner , installed Comps . J . E . Cockett , M . E . Z . ; H . F . Paget , H . ; and Mihill Slaughter , J . The other officers appointed were Comps . J . B . Sonell , P . Z ., Treas . ; Fred . Walters , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist A . S . Middx ., S . E . ; T . H . Wilson , S . N . ;

T . C . Strong , P . S . ; A . L . Moore , ist A . S . ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., D . C . ; W . M . Goss , P . Z ., Stwd . ; R . W . Goddard , P . Z . 174 , Janitor j and A . W , Thorpe , P . Z . The S . E ., D . C , S . N ., Soj ., and Janitor were re-appointments . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Comp . P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., D . C , for his admirable rendering of the installation ceremony . The usual ten guinea P . Z . jewel ( unanimously

voted from the funds ) was presented to Comp . Frederick Elder , P . Z ., who duly acknowledged the gift . The chapter was then closed . Banquet and dessert followed . The visitors present were Comps . W . A . Barratt , P . Z . j A . Haines , P . Z . 142 j H . H . Room , H . 91 ; Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., Hon . Memberj and others .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) This chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 6 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Surrey , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z ., acting H . j W . W . Westley , J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . j Salter , P . S . j George Everett , P . Z ., Treas . j Reinardt , Janitor j

and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . J . VV . Grower , J . D . 186 , and Bro . T . R . Chamley , 141 , and , it proving to be unanimous , the former , being in attendance , was most ably exalted by the M . E . Z ., whose working as a Royal Arch Mason is widely and deservedly

known . It was resolved unanimously That the best thanks of this chapter are due , and be hereby given , to Ex . Comp . H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E ., for his kindness in presenting an old family Bible of the 17 th century to the chapter . The gift is rendered more appropriate by the circumstance that it is partly printed and bound in red . The chapter is also indebted to Ex . Comp . H . J . Lardner , M . E . Z ., for his

kindness in having had a brass tablet recording the gift duly affixed thereto . " The chapter vvas then closed . At the banquet vvhich followed , the toasts were duly honoured . In giving "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " the M . E . Z . mentioned the circumstance that at Grand Lodge on the previous night Comp . George Everett had been duly

nominated as Grand 1 reasurer , and if the warmth accorded to the announcement meant anything , he ( the M . E . Z . ) augured well for the ultimate success of iheir popular and genial Treasurer . The M . E . Z . also paid a high compliment to Comp . Higgins for the painstaking way in which he carried out his dutiesas S . E . The other toasts received full justice , and a most agreeable evening vvas passed .

SHEERNESS-ON-SEA . — Adams Chapter ( No . 158 ) . —The annual installation of this ancient chapter took place at the Britannia Hotel , on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., when the following companions were installed and invested for the ensuing year by Comps . W . Pannell , I . P . Z ., and A . Spears , P . Z . and P . P . G . O . : Comps . J . Tower , Z . ; E . J .

Penny , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., H . ; J . Copland , J . j W . Pannell , I . P . Z . ; John Bagshaw , P . Z ., S . E . ; A . Spears , P . Z ., Treas . ; Henry G . Boorman , S . N . ; Henry E . Pannell , P . Soj . ; Wm . W . Copland , ist Asst . Soj . ; Willi * im Matheson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Joseph Akhurst , Janitor . Among the visitors and others were Comps . George T