Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

1 S 4 S ; " " The Freemason , " bound and complete to date , excep ting vol . 4 ; and "Lodge Officers , their Duties and Responsibilities , " by Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z . A most hearty and unanimous vote being given to the respective donors for their donations , the librarian intimated to the brethren that their appreciation of these valuable o-ifts would be best shown by their reading and studying

Them , and that he ( the Librarian ) would attend before and after the regular lodge meeting ? , also at the instruction lodge meetings , for the purpose of issuing the books to those desirous of reading them . Bro . J . Chapman promised a copy of Bro . John Lane's new work now passing through the press , as well as other volumes in due time , Bros . Hughan , Lane , and Taylor also

promising further gifts . Thus the inauguration of a literary department in connection with this flourishing and prosperous lodge bids fair to be one of no mean order . Honorary members of the lodge and other brethren desirous to contribute any spare volumes at their disposal , the same would be appreciated and acknowledged in due course . Some general business was then disposed of , and the edge closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

provincial / ifteetinas . STONEHOUSE . Elliott Chapter ( No . 1205 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Caroline-place , on the 5 th inst , to install Comps . F . Couch as H , and VV . Powell as J . Comp . W . H . Lister , Z . elect , was unavoidably absent . The Installing Principals were

Comps . J . E . Lord , P . Z . 70 , P . P . G . T , and James Gidley , P . Z . 1205 , 2025 . Among the Board of Installed Principals were Comps . D . Cross , P . Z . 1205 , P-Z ., 2 nd A . S . ; R . Dickson , P . Z . 1205 ; S . Jews , P . Z . 105 , 2025 , P . P . G . T . ; W . Alsford , P . Z . 202 , P . G . P . Soj . ; VV . Browning , P . Z . 223 , P . P . G . O . ; H . Mortimore , P . Z . 159 ; J . Wallis ,

1255 ; H . Langmead , H . 202 ; W . H . Williams , H . 159 ; E . Aitken Davies , P . Z . 159 , 1099 , 2025 ; and N . Radmore , J- ' -WThe officers were invested as follows : Comps . J . G . Wilson , I . P . Z . ; J . Gidley , P . Z . ; A . W . King , S . N . ; D . Cross , P . Z , Treas . ; G . Gurney , P . S . ; J . J . Facey , ist A . S . ; A . Revills , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Gidley , Janitor . Comps . E . A . A'laddock and Jno . Maunder were appointed as Stewards . Prior to the ceremony of installation , two candidates were exalted to the Supreme Degree .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the yth inst , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . VV . J . Coplestone , W . AL ; 1 . Davis , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; j . Sims , P . M , Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; R . H . Williams , S . D . ; H . Perdue , J . D . ; C J . C Walker , I . G . ; J . Coliings , P . AL ;

J . Cummings , P . AL ; Woods , and W . VV . Williams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Cummings having given proofs

of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed tu the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The VV . AI . rendered the traditional history in his usual effective manner . The lodge was resumed to the Third and Second

Degrees . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Coliings , P . M . I ne W . M . having risen , Bro . Davis , S . VV , was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst , at the Porchester Hotel , -einster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : pros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; M . T . Tuck , S . W . ; VV . J . Hakim VV . M . 141 , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; W . Matthews , S . D . ; E . VV H £ * , ' t ? - ' 543 ' J-D . ; J- V . Woodman , I . G . ; O . y-Battley , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , I . P . AI . 1425 ; Major T 1 ' ' J ackman > ^ . Cadbury Jones , and J . Smith , tli ¦ 1 » . was 0 P ened in due form , and the minutes of of V . leetln = were read and confirmed . The ceremony Tlvw ' -M Was reliearsed > Br 0 - Jackman being candidate , il / jr . ^ t ' explanation of the tracing board most ¦ in I T ! e , lllcicntl y . The lodge was opened in the Second Br , V 1 De S rees > and closed down to the First Degree , -in , ' ; V in elected W . M . for the next meeting , ' and Bin AT 1 11 ofificers 'n rotation . A communication from 0 Alickelburgh , P . AL 1425 , was read , expressing thanks wisW » y 2 pjithy o £ the brethren . After " Hearty good ™ es , the lodge was closed .

^ iHflV , 0 N i ( N ° - ' 7 ° 7 ) -A meeting was Hotel l . ' ii y ' the J 3 th inst , at the Scarsdale Arms Present- n ,. ^ l uare ' Kensington , VV , when there were ¦ VV . HfV H , I , lie & W-M-J Heath , S . W . ; Thomas , jo ^ n , IG bai'd > % - j , Cory . S . D . j Knight , J . D . ; Williams PM \? . , ' ' > P-M- » Swann > Bath > W . C . 'lhe Wi j ' Momsh > Craggs , Woods , and Payers , the l . n « t Z ° _ - 0 P ened in due form , and the minutes of

"f inithn ™ , B re read and confirmed . 'Ihe ceremonv Thc locW , rehearsed , Bro . Swann being candidate . Section * o ( S ? ° ? in the Second Degree , and the ist assisted llv fl , , ' e was worked by the Preceptor , 1 'iist De , r , L brethren . The lodge was resumed to the B , ' ° - Heath „ > 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked . the ollicer ' Tiv Ct < 5 -M - for the next meeting and , vas ProuJr ? RP OIntedin rotation . A vote of thanks ? nner „ ™ u-l L C ^ rned to Bl ' ° - HiIlici" for the able or 'he first f ' , lad carried out thc duties of W . AL un the minute * 1 '" , lod » ' ordered to be entered utes - Lod § : e was then closed . T ' ^^ dSV ^^^ ( No - 179 O—A meeting was held r ^" ^ , aenh i . S- ' ? tthe Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold-¦ Lennings , OT'H W . Present : Bros . VV . G . Dav" * = Precep t ' }^? ^ ' S . W . ; Jobson , J . VV . ; J . L Ptor > J-Sims , P . M , Deputy Preceptor : E .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Austin , P . M , Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . AL , Sec . ; T . Nash , S . D . ; A . Love , J . D . ; Dobie , I . G . ; P . Burton , P . M . ; Lathbiuy , P . M . ; VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; Foreman , P . M . ; Stonnill , P . M . ; Craggs , P . AL ; Browne , Cox , Higginson , and Cory . Visitors : Bros . Jolly , W . M . 1929 , and Biggs , 1275 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting' were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cory candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by Bro . G . Higginson . Bros . Jolly and Biggs were elected joining members . Bro . Woodard was elected W . AL for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst , at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . and D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Steele , W . M . ; Poole , S . W . ; Hudson , J . VV . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Evans , S . D . ; J . Wright , J . D . ; Ellson , I . G . ; Cochrane , H . Price , Hargrove , Lyell , J . Mitchell , F . Hill ,

Donaldson , Folkard , Griffiths , Langdon , and Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Hill answered the usual questions , and was entrusted .

The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Hill duly passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , with Bro . Alitchell as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Griffiths , 1 S 05 , was elected a joining- member . Bro . Griffiths returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . AL rose for

the second time , and Bro . Poole was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Poole returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was afterwards held , and two ballots were drawn , which proved favourable to Bros . C . Wood and Russell .

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst , at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . John Dodge , Preceptor ; John Taylor , Sec ; T . Prust , T . VV . Alorgan , S . Wills , J . Risdon , E . Henley , J . AfcKellar , and J . E . Newton , Tyler . In the absence of Bro . T . H .. Wills , through domestic

affliction , Bro . j . Taylor , the Secretary , occupied the chair , and opened the lodge in the First Degree , when the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Three Degrees , and closed to the First Degree . Bro . J . McKellar offering himself as a candidate for the Degree

of F . C , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . McKellar passed to the Second Degree by the Secretary . The lodge was closed to the First Degree , and several apologies having been read for non-attendance , the lodge was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE . The annual muster of the fratres of the Temple in the Province of North and East Yorkshire took place in the Freemasons' Hall , Scarboro ' , on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., at the invitation of the Geoffrey de Bouillon Preceptory . The members assembled under their banners , and the Provincial Prior and his officers entered under the arch of steel and took their

places thus : Fratres V . E . J . W . Woodall , Provincial Prior ; T . B . Whytehead , Sub-Prior ; Rev . W . Valentine , Prelate ; S . Middleton , Chancellor ; M . C . Peck , Past Chancellor , as Treasurer ; H . Darley , Constable ; E . Simpson , Marshal ; W . B . Richardson , Registrar ; Wm . Brown , Sub-Marshal ; W . Ascough , Standard Bearer ; J . Marshall , Herald ; Thos . Oates , Organist ; Thos . Thompson , Capt . of Guards ; R . G . Smith , P . ; Gilbert Wilkinson , P . ; W . H . Marwood , P . ; F . Pudsey , J . Ivor Murray , P . ; J . C Thompson ,

E . P . ( Hull ); E . Kipps , P . ; L . Brudde , P . ; G . W . Long , P . ; W . Clayton , F . W . Booty , P . ; A . Fraser , P . ; R . W . Powley , P . ; J . Knaggs , P . ; A . Lupton , E . Harland , W . H . Attlay , F . W . Halliwell , and others . Provincial Priory was opened by the Prior , who was saluted in proper form . The arrival of the Provincial Prior of West

Yorkshire was announced , and a deputation was formed to receive that very eminent brother , who entered under the arch of steel , and was saluted . The muster roll was then called , and all the officers were found to be accounted for , and the clues of the several preceptories were paid . The Treasurer ' s balance-sheet was read and adopted , and the Provincial Prior then appointed his officers as follows :

Frater T . B . Whytehead ... Prov . Sub-Prior . „ Rev . W . Valentine ... Prov . Prelate . ,, S . Middleton Prov . Chancellor . „ T . Thompson Prov . Constable . „ W . Ascough Prov . Marshal . „ J . T . Seller Prov . Reg . „ W . H . Cowper Prov . Sub-Marshal . ,, A . Lupton Prov . Almoner . „ J . C . Thompson Prov . Herald . „ J . Booty Prov . ist Std . Br . ,, E . Kipps Prov . 2 nd Std . Br . „ Donald Grant Prov . Capt . of Gds . ,, H . F . Pudsey Prov . Swd . Br . „ T . Oates Prov . Org . „ 1 . Verity Prov . Equerry .

Knights Templar.

E . Frater Walter Reynolds was re-elected Treasurer . E . Frater J . C . THOMPSON , E . P . of the Antient York Preceptory , at Hull , invited the Prov . Prior to hold his next annual gathering in that town , which invitation vvas accepted . The PROV . PRIOR gave a short address to the fratres ,

in the course of which he thanked them for their loyal support , and congratulated them on the success of the Order in the province , and the fraternal good feeling which animated them all . The PROV . PRIOR of WEST YORKSHIRE also addressed the assembly , thanking them for their cordial reception

of himself , and inviting any of them to be present at a presentation on the following evening in the Fidelity Lodge , at Leeds , to Bro . Captain Murrell , of the ss . Missouri . The alms were then collected , and , the Prov . Priory

having been closed , the Prov . Prior and his officers and visitors returned under the arch of steel . On the invitation of the Prov . Prior , the fratres then adjourned to the Royal Hotel to dinner , after which " The Health of the Host " was very cordially drunk , and the usual toasts were honoured .

Scotland.

Scotland .

PROPOSED MASONIC BAZAAR IN EDINBURGH . Bro . William A . Davis , Secretary of the bazaar being organised in aid of the Annuity Fund of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , has issued a circular to lodges holding under the Scottish Constitution , in which he states that he is directed by the M . W . G . M , Bro . Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell of Blythswood , Bart , M . P , to

make the following communication to them : You will recollect it has been decided to hold a grand bazaar for the purpose of raising a sum of about ^ 10 , 000 to aid the Annuity Fund of the extended scheme of Scottish Masonic benevolence for the benefit of indigent Scottish Masons , their widows , or children . Arrangements have

now been practically completed to hold the bazaar at the end of 1 S 90 in Edinburgh , as being the headquarters of Scottish Alasonry ; and the M . W . G . Master earnestly asks all the Provincial and District Grand Lodges and the daughter lodges under the Scottish Constitution to co-operate with the Committee

appointed by Grand Lodge to carry out this object , and to do their utmost in collecting donations either in money or materials for the various stalls . I would suggest that a Committee of your lodge should be appointed for the purpose of working your special district and friends . It must be kept in view that it is onl y by

personal effort and energetic action the required sum can be raised , and all Masons who are desirous of seeing such a laudable scheme as the Annuity Fund prosper , will , I am sure , without further appeal , do everything in their power to make the bazaar an undoubted financial success . There is no doubt that

contributions in " kind" from the Scottish holding lodges in India , the colonies , and foreign parts will be highly valued b y the Committee , as from the favour in which such goods are held in this country they will tend to very materially increase the revenue of the bazaar .

Masonic Bowling Match In Glasgow.

MASONIC BOWLING MATCH IN GLASGOW .

"PEARCE" AND "JUBILEE" CUPS . The bowling match which decided the holders of these cups for the next 12 months was held on the Sth inst . There were 14 lodges competing , represented b y 19 rinks . Play began at 4 . 30 at 11 different greens , and as the scores were made the returns were sent to

Bro . David Reid , Prov . Grand Secretary , who was in waiting at St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street . Bro . Charles Wilson , 102 , President of the Bowling Committee , vvas not able to announce the result till a little before 10 o'clock .

Before handing over the prizes , Bro . WILSON hoped that next year bowlers would send in their results earlier . As this was the first meeting of bowlers since the death of Sir William Pearce , he could not let the occasion pass without making reference to their loss . He was pdad that this

year there had been an increase in the number competing for the cups , and he hoped that next year would show a still larger increase . He might remark that it was a strange thing that Glasgow was so far behind Edinburgh in bowling facilities . In Edinburgh there were 10 public greens , while Glasgow could not boast

of one . He hoped the Glasgow Council would see their way to take up the matter soon . The prizes were then presented as follows : ist Prize— " Pearce" Cup and £ 6 . Won by Clydesdale Lodge , No . 556 , with an average of 15 shots . 2 nd Prizes—^ ' 3 . Won by Maryhill Lodge , No . 510 , with an average of 12 J- shots .

3 rd Prize— £ 2 . Won by Athole Lodge , No . 413 , with an average of 11 shots . The "jubilee" Cup , which goes to the hi g hest-up rink , also goes to the Cly desdale Lodge , Bro . George C . H . M'Naught being 23 up . Three cheers were given for Bros . Wilson , Reid , and Halket in acknowledgment of their labours in connection with the competition .

VVe are glad to hear that the Countess of Zetland is gaining strength after her recent severe attack of typhoid fever , and that all feverish symptoms have disappeared .