Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Stothard ' s painting of the Masonic Girls' School Festival . Votes of thanks were accorded for these gifts . Bros . Sir Frederick G . Milner , Bart ., 47 S ; T . Horsley , 1001 ; and Ream , 566 , were proposed as joining members , and the names of two gentlemen were proposed as candidates fcr initiation .

The W . M . announced that a summons had been issued foi an emergency meeting for the following Monday , when Bro . the Lord Mayor would be passed to the Second Degree . The lodge having been closed , the brethren assembled at refreshment , and spent a pleasant hour .

FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . Bro . R . VVilson , I . P . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the officers . The following members and visitors were also present : Bros . Ed . Clarke , P . M . 1660 , P . P . G . J . D . ; XV . Martin , P . M . ; R . Baxter , P . M . ; James HarperW . M . elect ; D . BellS . W . ; B . Craig , J . W . ;

, , J . Bewley , Sec ; F . T . Allatt , S . D .,- J . Banks , J . D . ; Chas . Cowan , I . G . ; J . Johnston , Tyler ; J . Peel , J . Routledge , Geo . Lowden , W . J . Harvey , J . Dickinson , J . Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W ., Installing Master ; J . W . Montgomery , W . M . ; J . McArthur , } AV . ; W . C . Johns , D . Dickinson , Thos . Mandale , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . D . C ; F . HodgsonP . M . S 72 ; R . Thomas , P . M . 962 ; J . Eden ,

, Dr . Braithwaite , W . M . elect , 1267 ; Dr . Calderwood , R . Tyson , j . W . ; T . T . Bell , D . Anderson , Thos . VVilson , Dr . Dick , P . M . 1400 , P . G . J . W . ; XV . Carlyle , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Ruebery , XV . Macaulay , S . W . 19 S 9 ; L . W- » rd , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , when Bro . Barr , P . M . 1 in , assumed the chair and discharged the duties of

Installing Master with marked ability . Our worthy brother is singularly perfect in this beautiful ceremony . Bro . Harper having been duly installed invested the following as his officers : Bros . J . Ashworth , I . P . M . ; Geo . Lowden , S . W . ; F . T . Allatt , J . W . ; Ed . Clarke , Treas . ; D . Bell , Sec ; J . Routledge , S . D . ; VV . J . Harvey , J . D . ; J . Peel , I . G . ; J . McMullins , Steward ; and J . Johnston , Tyler .

A vote of thanks was given to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Earr for his services , and with " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was duly closed , when at the invitation of the newly-installed Master upwards of 50 retired to thc banquet hall , where song and toast followed in abundance . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close after a very pleasant gathering .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —On Tuesday night , the 5 th inst ., the monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a large assembly of brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Thos . Coulson , W . M ., P . G . J . D ., assisted b y his officers as follows : Bros . Thos . Potter , I . P . M . ; j . T .

Abbey , P . M ., S . W . ; Wm . Davidson , J . W . ; J . Robertson , P . M ., D . of C ; 1 . Heppel , Sec ; Walter Ross , S . D . ; M . J . Wheatley , J . D . ; R . J . Walker , I . G . ; and E . J . Gibbon , P . P . G . O ., Org . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . James Bell and Mr . Michael Duncan , both of whom were declared duly

elected , and wcre initiated by the VV . M . ; the working tools being explained by Bro . Davidson , J . W ., and the charge delivered impressively by Bro . J . Robertson , P . M ., D . of C . Bro . Adam Hope , 240 , was elected a joining member . Bros . Coulson and Hall were then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . J . Kobertson , P . M ., & c .

The W . M ., Bro . Thos . Coulson , P . G . J . D ., brought before the brethren the claims of the Masonic Charities , and gave notice that at the ncxt meeting he would move that a donation of £ 10 ios . bc made to the Boys' School . Thelodge was afterwards closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , at which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an agreeable evening enjoyed .

HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . 19 S 6 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Moore Park Hotel , on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., when the VV . M ., Bro . Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., was supported by a full attendance of his officers and other brethren , including Bro . A . Darch , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; VV . Bro . John Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W . ; Bros . C H . Phillips , J . W . ; E . Bye , sen ., Treas . : H . Maunder Williams . Sec . : G . VV . Kniirht .

acting S . D . ; Jos . VV . Hartley , J . D . ; H . Hooper , I . G . ; R . R . Johnson , Org . ; also Bros . Rev . J . Wilson-Haffenden , Geo . Mordey , Hakim , Worstencroft , A . F . Crofts , jun ., and Ambrose . Visitors : Bros . W . H . VVilliams , P . M . 104 ; R . A . Matthews , I . P . M . 493 , P . G . D . Gloucester ; P . T . Breary , P . M . 1321 , P . G . Steward ; A . J . Bellis , W . M . ICOI ; [ as . Kew , P . M . 179 ; W . C . Davev , J . W .

1512 ; D . M . Kapadia , P . M . 11 S 9 ; Kotewal , 506 ; J . D . E . Tarr , I . G . 1293 ; E . A . Francis , 165 S ; Wells , 1472 ; Dutton , 170 G ; Jos . Letchford , 223 ; Chase , 59 ; Fraser , 1507 ; and Hudepohl , 1669 . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and confirmed . Bro . George Mordey , No . 1744 , was elected a joining

member . The W . M . in investing Bro . the Rev . J . Wilson-Haffenden as Chaplain , expressed his pleasure that that brother had consented to take that office , and so assist him in the ceremonies . Bros . Hakin , Worstencroft , and A . F . Crofts , jun ., were raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree cf a M . M . ; afterwards Bro . Ambrose was passed by the VV . M . to the Second Degree . There were four

candidates for initiation , viz ., Messrs . C . Longhurst , F . VVoctcr ., J . A . Gilbert , and VV . Tousley , and the ballot being unanimous in their favour , Messrs . Wooton and Gilbert being in attendance , were duly initiated by the VV . M . into the mysteries and privileges uf Freemasonry . The sum cf 10 guineas was unanimously voted from the funds of the lodge to be placed upon the W . M . ' s list as

Steward at tbe forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . After the usual formal business and "Huarty good wishes " lodge was closed and adjourned . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given after dinner , and much beautiful music , vocal and instrumental , was rendered by Bros . Crofts , Dutton , Johnston , and J . W . Haffenden .

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PERCY LODGE ( No . 19 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on the qth inst ., there being present Bros . Gribbell , W . M . ; Ferrer / S . W . ; Dixie , J . W . ; Forss , S . D . ; Lone , I . G . ;

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Lorkin , Preceptor ; and Galer , Sec . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge meeting wcre read and confirmed . Bro . Galer having offered himself as a candidate was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed .

Bro . Forss worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the Fifth , assisted by Bro . Dixie . Lodge was then closed in thc Second Degree . Bro . Ferrer was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in ancient form .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — At the usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., on Friday , the Sth inst ., Bro . E . A . Francis presided as VV . M . Amongst others present were Bros . J . B . Sarjeant , S . W . ; E . Johnson , j . W . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; H . Hooper , J . D . ; L N . Bate , I . G . ; James Stephens , P . M . and Preceptor ;

R . Poore , Secretary ; S . Richardson , and others . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed in Bro . Francis ' s usual careful and efficient manner , and subsequently the Second and Third Sections of the F . C . Lecture were worked by the brethren in good style . On the lodge being lowered Bro . Sarjeant was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and his officers were appointed in rotation .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton Bro . E . A . Francis , Preceptor of the lodge , was the W . M ., being supported by Bros . S . Richardson , S . W . ; C . H . Phillips , Treas ., J . W . ; H . M . VVilliams , Sec . ; G . C . Banks , S . D . ; Ios . Letchford , J . D . ; R . Poore , D . of C

A . Jones , I . G . ; Jas . Stevens , P . M . ; Routledge , Jas . Letchford , Mordey , Monk , Stokes , and Hooper . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Fiancis , with Bro . Hooper as W . M . elect , the officers as above being reappointed and

invested in their respective positions . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . Bro . Geo . Mordey , 19 S 6 , was elected a member . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded fo Bro . E . A . Francis , Preceptor , for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation that evening . Bro . S . Richardson was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed [ in due form and adjourned in perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297)—A convocation of this chapter took place at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on the gth inst . Present : Comps . Robert H . Crowden , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Lake , H . ; Benjamin Fullwood , j . ; Thomas Perrin , S . N . ; Harding , and others . Visitors Comps . F . Brown , P . '/ .. 53 S ; J . Charles , P . S . 19 ; F . E . VV . Collard , ig . Bro . Fanshawe , M . M . 1297 , was duly

exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z . Comp . Crowden . Through unfortunate circumstances Bro . Windybank was prevented from attending . In his absence the ballot took place , and being unanimously elected , his exaltation was postponed till the next meeting in September . Several

of the companions were also absent from various causes . Great regret , and sympathy was expressed for Comp . Osmond , P . S ., on account of his recent domeslic bereavement . The companions after the closing of the chapter dined quietly together and retired at an early hour .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 34 8 ) . — The annual festival of this chapter was celebrated at the Bull's Head Inn , Bolton , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . The chapter was opened in due form , when there were present Comps . Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . G . Scribe N . ; James Newton , P . Prov . G . Scribe N . ; James Horrocks , Prov . G . ist A . S . ; VV . H . Alcock , H . ; Jno . Alcock , J . ; R .

Duxbury , N . ; Wm . Cooper , E . ; J . F . Skelton , ist P . S . ; Thos . Higson , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , Prov . G . J . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . G . Scribe N . 1 he minutes having been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe proceeded to install the Principals elect and to invest the officers , viz . : W . H . Alcock , Z . ; Jno . Alcock ,

H . ; R . Duxbury , J . ; Wm . Cooper , E . ; Jno . 1 ' . Skelton , N . ; jno . Kenyon , P . S . ; Thos . Wilson , Treas . ; R . Harwood , Dir . of Cer . ; Thos . Higson , Janitor . Comp . Sillitoe was congratulated on his recent appointment as Prov . G . J ., and a vote of thanks was passed to him for his attendance and services on this occasion . Thc chapter was closed in due form .

TUNIS . —Ancient Carthage Chapter ( No . 1717 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held on the ist inst . The chapter was opened by M . E . Comp . Broadley , P . Z ., as Z . ; Dr . Perini , H . ; and Professor V . C Clement , J . ; with a fair attendance of companions . Commandant Coyne , of the French army , and Dr . P . Q . Puliga , exjudge of the Italian tribunal , were exalted as R . A .

companions . Comp . Broadley then installed in ancient form Comp . Perini , as Z . ; Clement , as H . ; and Geissel , J . The following officers were duly invested : Comps . Andry , S . E . ; Dr . Pace , ^ S . N . ; Flak , Reg . ; Puliga , P . S . ; Bigneance , 1 st A . S . ; General Musali , and A . S . ; Barsotti , D . of C . ; J . Barsotti , Treas . ; and Villareale , Janitor . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to the Grand Hotel , where an excellent dinner was provided by Comp . Michel .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this useful and prosperous lodge of Mark Master Masons was held on Tuesday evening last , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Thos . R .

Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and burrey , who was supported by Bros . Sir Charles Palmer , Bart ., P . P . G . S . O . Middlesex and Surrey , S . W . ; J . H . Dodson , J . W ., and many other officers and brethren . Lodge having been opened in accordance with ancient formalities , Bro . Sir Charles Palmer , who had discharged the duties of thc

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Senior Warden ' s chair during the year with exemplary zeal , was presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed by Bro . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . O ., assisted by Bros . T . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., and Alfred Tisley P . M ., P . G . S . O . The newly-installed Master having been saluted with the customary honours , then invested his officers for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . T . R .

Richnell , I . P . M . ; J . H . Dodson , S . W ., Treasurer ; F . Farrington , J . W . ; VV . E . Farrington , M . O . ; C . Brown , S . O . ; CO . Harding , J . O . ; Col . Wigginton , Sec ; F . Clemow , S . D . ; W . " H . Saunders , J . D . ; G . H . Dodd , I . G . ; R . Clemow , D . C ; and Chambers , W . S .

Some matters of formal business having been transacted , cordial votes of thanks were passed to the retiring W . M . for the manner in which he had studied the interests of the lodge during the past year , and to the Installing Master ; the compliments being suitably acknowledged . At the conclusion of the business the brethren and visitors

partook of asumptuous banquet , after which the customary loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Richnell in proposing " The Health of the Newlyinstalled Worshipful Master" expressed the pleasure which the brethren must all feel in seeing the hon . baronet so far recovered from his recent serious illness as to enable him to

come once more amongst the members of the lodge . No one felt greater disappointment than he ( the speaker ) did at Sir Charles being in such a condition of health as prevented him from taking the honoured position of fifth Master of the Leopold Lodge at the last meeting . He , however , trusted that the hon . baronet might enjoy as happy and prosperous a year of office as he ( Bro . Richnell ) had done ,

and that the same good feeling might continue to exist amongst all who were in any way connected with the lodge . Bro . Sir Charles Palmer in acknowledging the compliment paid to him said it was a source of genuine gratification to him to be received with such kindness and courtesy as he had been on all occasions , and he thanked them

heartily for the honour they had that evening conferred upon him . He could assure them that nothing would be wanting on his part to advance the prosperity of the Leopold Lodge , and to uphold the prestige it had so deservedly earned in the past . "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge" was then given from the chair , and in response to the toast , which

was most enthusiastically received , Bro . J . H . Dodson , as Treasurer , congratulated the brethren upon the satisfactory condition of the finances of the , lodge , and expressed his conviction that a long career of harmony and prosperity was in store for the Leopold Lodge . Several other complimentary toasts were honoured , the

proceedings being enlivened with some excellent vocal and instrumental music , to which Bros . T . Walls , A . Tisley , and other brethren contributed , whilst the recitation of Hood's poem on "The Lady's Dream " by the W . M . elicited the heartiest expressions of appreciation from all present . Altogether a most harmonious and enjoyable evening was passed . ———

FALMOUTH . —Love and Honour Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Royal Hotel , on Thursday evening , 7 th inst ., when the W . M . elect , Bro . Richard Carter , was very ably installed by the much esteemed and W . Bro . Newman , P . M ., in the presence of VV . Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W . ; Bros . M . Little , P . M . ; T . C .

Polglase , P . M . ; and VV . L . Fox , P . M . After the installation the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows , viz .: Bros . VV . L . Fox , I . P . M . ; W . D . Rogers . S . W . ; Lieut . Reed , R . N ., J . W . ; J . P . Polglase , M . O . ; T . B . Hart , S . O . ; N . Gray , J . O . ; VV . F . Newman , Treas . ; S . Tresidder , jun ., Sec ; G . Carter , R . M . ; E . Timmins , S . D . ; T . Gill , J . D . ; J . M . Carne , D . C . ; J . Jeffery , I . G . ; W . Carne , Org . ; and W . Rusden ,

Tyler . After the business of the lodge terminated , the brethren adjourned to partake of supper , excellently served by Bro . Carter , the VV . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically received , after which Bro . Hughan favoured the company with a brief outline , in the happy and lucid manner so peculiarly his own , of the historical and social features of this popular degree . The brethren separated after spending one of the most pleasant evenings of their Masonic history .

BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at Essenden House , the W . M ., Bro . James Giesman Chillingworth , presiding . The minutes ol the last meeting having been read by the Secretary , Bro . H . dc Pinna , and confirmed , Bros . Cohnan and Robinson , both of No . 1973 , were advanced to the Degree of Mark

Master by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner . The ballot for the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was then taken , and Bro . Frederic Wood , S . W ., was unanimously elected , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him for his handsome present to the lodge of three pedestals , and was suitably acknowledged . Bros . Cohnan and Robinson

were appointed S . D . and J . D . respectively , and were elected a committee for the purpose of auditing the balance-sheet of the lodge . Letters of apology for non-attendance on account of illness from Bro . N . B . Walker , a member of the lodge , and from Bro . Lucas , a candidate for advancement , having been read , and there being no further business thc lodge was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . — The regular summer meeting of this preceptory was held on Tuesday , under the command of the E . Preceptor , Sir Kt . M . Millington . Thebusiness was of aformal character , there being no candidates . The Registrar , Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , P . E . P ., read a letter he had received from the Commander of the Apollo Commandery , No . 1 , Chicago , stating that the members of that bod y who purpi se 1 visiting England this summer would have pleasure in makinga

stay in York , and witnessing the working of the Degree as practised in England . The Registrar also announced that sincetheirlastmectingSirKt . J . S . Cumberland , P . E . P ., had received an appointment as an Aide-de-Camp of the Great Priory of England , and moved " That this preceptory has heard with great satisfaction of the appointment to Great Priory of so worthy a member of the Order , and hereby offers its congratulations to E . Sir Kt . Cumberland . " 'This was seconded by the E . P ,, and carried unanimously .