Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The following presentations to the lodge library were announced by the Secretary—from Bio . Cramer , Berlin , the current numbers of " Latomia ; " from Bro . Mayner y Ros , Jamaica , the current numbers of " LaVerdad ; " from Bro . Riddiford , Kansas , and Bro . Brown , G . Secretary Kansas , jointly ; two volumes Proceedings of Grand Commandery , Kansas , for 1 SS 5 , 1 SS 6 ; 12 volumes Proceedings of Grand

Lodge Kansas , 1 S 70-1 SS 3 ; and 16 volumes Proceedings of Grand Chapter Kansas , 1 S 6 S-1 SS 4 ; from Bro . MacCalla , Philadelphia , Proceedings of Grand Lodgeof Pennsylvania for 1 SS 6 ; from Bro . Whytehead , Yoik , an ode to the Grand Khaibar , London , 1726 ( very rare ); Pilgrimage of American Knight Templars , York , Itinerary , 20 th July , 1 SS 7 ; Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia , journal of the York

College since 1 S 79 ; form of service of Masonic Jubilee celebration , 14 th July , 1887 , York ; Proceedings and catalogue of exhibits at Masonic reception , York , 5 th September . 1 SS 1 ; catalogue of exhibits at Masonic Exhibition , York , 20 th February , 1 S 84 ; L'Ordre des Francs macons trahi et leur secret rcvele * ( circa 1775 , rare ); from the authorVV . Simpson , Mud architecture , notes made in

, Persia , & c . ; from the Compiler , W . J . Hughan , Torquay , Official Directory , Province of Cornwall , 1 SS 7 , and catalogue of Masonic exhibits , Plymouth , June , 1 SS 7 ; from A . E . Austen , Cape Colony , a photograph of the interior of Meridian Lodge , Port Elizabeth ; from the Author , W . Watson , of Leeds , records of Masonic career of Rev . T . Cartwright Smvth , Grand Chaplain ( second edition ) ,

and a portrait of himself ; from G . W . Speth , the Jubilee Number of the Freemason ; from R . C . Beck , Dresden , report of Dresden Evening Home for School Children , 1 SS 7 ; from the Author , F . Holland , the Temple Rebuilt , 18 S 6 ; from J . H . Goddard , Dublin , Historical Handbook of St . Patrick ' s Cathedral , Dublin , 1887 , and Monumental Inscriptions , & c , in Christ Church Cathedral , Dublin , 1 S 7 S ;

and from C . E . Ferry , London , the author , a MS . volume of 78 triads from the Craft and Arch ceremonies . A discussion on the library , and the best mode of making it more generally available for the use of the brethren and associates of the lodge , resulted in a Committee consisting of Bros . Gould , Rylands , Westcott , Lewis , and Speth , being appointed , vvith instructions to

report to next meeting , lt vvas also ordered that the Freemason , and the Freemasons' Chronicle be taken foe the use of the members , and filed . It vvas agreed to present the out-going Master , Sir C Warren , with a Masonic library , composed entirely by members of the lodge and Correspondence Circle who might choose to forward their works to the Secretary for the

purpose . A great many books have already been promised , and three guineas vvas voted for expenses attaching to the preparation of the gift , such as stamping , re-binding if necessary , & c , & c The following brethren were congratulated by the lodge on having received Grand Rank at the Jubilee Celebration , viz .: Bro . Sir C Warren , W . M ., as P . G . D . ; and Bro .

Hogard , as P . G . Std . Br . ; and Bro . Col . Bramble , as P . A . G . D . C . ; the two latter being members of the Correspondence Circle . The following brother was proposed from the chair as a joining member , viz .: Bro . W . Kelly , Leicester , F . S . A ., F . R . H . S ., P . Prov . G . Master of Leicester and Rutland , Grand Supt . R . Arch of the said provinces , author of a History ot Freemasonry in Leicester and Rutland , 1 S 70 ,

and several other Antiquarian works . The Paper for the evening vvas by Bro . Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , and entitled "The Religion of Freemasonry , illustrated by the Kabbalah . " The lecturer argued strongly that , although the esoteric teachings of ancient religious systems had been polytheistic , the teachers themselves held monotheistic views , and that the ancient mysteries and the

secret societies of antiquity were created to inculcate this dogma esoterically . He held Freemasonry to have been influenced at various times by a succession of these societies and proceeded to demonstrate a parallellism between it and the teachings of the Jewish Kabbalah . The Paper was ably prepared , and listened to vvith marked attention ; but from the frequent notes being made

all round the lodge room , it vvas evident that many brethren did not intend to adopt the lecturer's conclusions in their entirety , and such proved to be the case , for a very lively discussion immediately ensued . Bro . Gould was the first to give his reasons for dissenting , and was followed by Bro . Simpson , who , however , concluded his observations by proposing a vote of thanks .

Bro . Dr . Woodman seconded the vote , and ably supported the reader ; but Bro . Speth , who next rose , attacked some portions of the Paper from another point of view . Bro . MacGregor Mathers then addressed the lodge , and both in replying to Bro . Speth and in supporting the Paper , kept his audience ' s attention deeply engaged , the value of his remarks being enhanced by remarkable erudition and an eloquence of a very high order .

Bro . Woodford summed up and put the vote , which vvas heartily assented to , and Bro . Westcott , in returning thanks , waived his right to reply , as the evening vvas wearing on apace . The Iodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The interest of these literary lodge meetings increases vvith every lodge night , and the lasting success of the lodge appears more and more ensured .

John Smith , and Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab . Visitor : Bro . J . J . Dehane , 1052 . The lodge vvas opened in due form and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Samuel Cooper vvas passed to the Second Degree . Bro . E . F . Ferris was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , as was also Bro . Snell , P . M ., as Trea-. , , , ,

DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . Rowe , W . M . ; E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; R . C . Lyle , J . W . ; G . D . Clapham , P . M ., Sec . ; J . L . Franklin , S . D . ; D . Milbank , J . D . ; H . Dehane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; W . Rivers , {•G . ; Fredk . W . Warner , Tyler ; A . Rattray , P . M ., W . M . 2136 ; JWrightW . RiversS . CooperC Bint

surer , and Bro . Warner , Tyler . A proposal , to be entered on the minutes , was made that a Past Master ' s jewel be awarded to Bro . Rowe . Two candidates having been pro-Posed for initiation at next lodge meeting , a sincere vote of regret vvas unanimously carried that Bro . Snell had met *'"¦ * accident of so severe a nature as to prevent his attendance . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was dosed . The

brethren then adjourned to a banquet , after vvhich the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . "The Healih of the W . M . elect " vvas enthusiastically received , and Bro . ferris hoped he would receive the assistance and support that had been accorded to his predecessor , and he would then be insured a prosperous year of

office . " The Visitors " followed , to vvhich Bro . J . Dehane expressed his satisfaction at the way the work had been done , and thanks for the hospitality he had received . The Tyler's toast concluded a pleasant evening , vvhich had been enlivened by songs from Bros . J . Smith , Dr . Lyle , and Cooper ; Bro . Hall presiding at the piano .

WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Foresters' Hall , on Thurdsay , the Sth instant . There was a large attendance of brethren from other lodges . Amongst lhem were Bros . Terry , P . G . S . B . England . ; Warne , P . P . S . G . W . ; Ward , P . P . S . G . W . ; Wiltshire , P . P . S . G . W . ; Plant , P . G . O . ; Reeves . P . P . A . G . D . C ; Carter , G . S . B .,

Barton , P . A . G . D . C ; Newman , W . M . gpj Cockersell , W . M . 1449 ; Blamires , P . M . 1449 ; lice , P . M . 31 ; Major Maclear , 31 ; H . S . Claris , 972 ; and others . At the request of the retiring W . M . ( the Rev . H . M . Maugham ) , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . H . Ward , P . AL , P . P . J . G . W ., who , in the most impressive manner , installed the W . M . elect , Bro . S . VV . Graystone ,

as Master of the lodge , which bears his name . 1 he W . M . appointed the following brethren officers of the lodge : Bros . S . Saunders , S . W . ; T . W . Porter , J . W . j Rev . H . M . Maugham , P . M ., Chap . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; E . G . Walthew , Sec . ; T . Wood , S . D . ; F . T . Browning , J . D . ; VV . B . London , D . C ; F . A . Johnson , Org . ; A . W . Southwell , I . G . ; W . Lightfoot , and A . Harrison , Stwds . ;

and W . Gammon , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Bear and Key Hotel , vvhefe an excellent banquet was served by the host , Bro . W . Brannan . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and Bros . Plant , Rhodes , and Moulding gave

an admirable selection of songs and glees , which were efficiently accompanied by Bro . Johnson , Organist of the lodge . The Masonic Charities were not torgotten , and the eloquent appeal of Bro . Terry , P . G . S . B ., England , Sec . R . M . b . L , enaoled him to compile a very handsome list of contributors , representing no less than 100 guineas , to the three Institutions .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on liiursday , the Sth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Leng , W . M . ; Dandriuge , S . VV . ; tSorrett , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dixon , S . D . ; Vatcky , J . D . ; Penrose , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Faulkner , Hick , and Williams . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , atter the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation vvas

rehearsed , Bro . Hick personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , thc questions leading to the Second Degree were duly answered by Bro . Faulkner , 'the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Dandridge , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing Thursday , and appointed the officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were resumed on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Rush , VV . M . ; Bannister , S . W . ; Bate , J . W .: Telling , S . D . j Farmer , I . G . ; Walden , Sec ; J . Hill , P . M ., Preceptor ; and Harper . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro .

Harper answered the questions of the Second Degree , lhe lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Harper being the candidate . The Preceptor gave the explanation of the tracing board . Bro . B ^ te rehearsed the " Rise of the Orders . " The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and closed in the third and Second Degrees . Bro . Walden , Sec , proposed , and a brother seconded , that the time

for commencement should be 7 . 30 instead of K . Bro . Bannister wished to put off the alteration for a week , which was not carried . The lodge will commence at 7 . 30 in future . Bro . Hill proposed , and Bro . Bate seconded , that Bro . Bannister be the VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The work to be the Third Degree . It was proposed and seconded that Bro . H . Telling , 2182 , should be elected a member—carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . « 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the eagle tavern , Clitton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . | . J . Thomas , W . M . ; C . R . Wickens , S . W . ; J . Page , J . VV . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tem . ); S . J . Humfress , S . D . ; J . VV . Curtis , J . D . ; W . J . Mason , I . G . ; J , Webster , Stwd . ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 1608 j N . Turner , P . M . 73 ; Belsham , Hubert , Hutchings , Coleman , Boswell , Thwaites ,

Round , Nightingale , Rosenberg , and Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Thwaites candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M ., assisted by the

brethren . The lodge was closed down , and the S . W ., Bro . C . R . Wickens , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed in this lodge of instruction on the 27 th instant .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , VV . M . ; O . VV . Battley , S . VV .,- J . R . Allman , ] . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , " P . M . 1543 , Sec ; E . F . Ferris , VV . M . elect 1543 , S . D . j J . C . Conway , J . D . ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 , I . G . ; E . Smith , Stwd .: J . H . VVoodP . M . 1642 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ;

, S . Smout , P . M . 1643 ; W . J . Mason , J . Brazill , F . J . Hayes , anu VV . Chappie , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being candidate .

The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very effective manner . The lodge was resumed to tne First Degree . The 3 rd section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Battley was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The votes for the Boys' and Girls' Schools were handed to Bro . Read . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

Instruction.

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Jno . Osmond , VV . M . ; H . Chapman , S . VV . ; J . Hattersley , J . VV . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; H . G . Douglass , J . D . ; S . this , I . G . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; VV . Roots , G . Moorcroft , E . Fullick , J . Youlden , and G . l-mblyn . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Roots havii g answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Roots candidate . Bro . Youlden having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Youlden candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected .

The VV . M . rose for the second time , when it vvas proposed hy Bro Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . VV ., that the S . VV . be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimous' )* . The S . VV . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time . It was proposed by Bro . VV . Roots , and seconded by Bro . H . G . Douglass , that the annual supper in connection with the lodge be held in November—carried unanimousl y . The lodse vvas then closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Ogg , VV . M . ; Mimms , S . W . ; Evans , J . VV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Musson , Sec . ; VV . Smith , S . D . ; Salter , J . D . ; Thorborn , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Brindley , P . M . ; Coughlan , P . M . ; Whitehead , Goode , Holden , Bensley , and Power . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . Bro . Goode answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Thc lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Goode duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge vvas resumed to tile First Degree . The S . VV . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Members are reminded that next Wednesday four ballots for the Charities will be taken . Ail Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Rayner , W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . VV . ; | . Graham , J . VV . ; E . J . U . Biomiey , S . D . ; J . B . Grieve , J . D . ; E . Chamberlain , I . G . j VV . Brindley , acting as Precept , *; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . Parsons , R . J . Harnell , A . Bullen , vernon Smith , H . Wilkie Jones , G . H . Reynolds , and A . Clark .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the tst and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Vernon Smith having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleasid to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . Vernon Smith answered

the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Brindley proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint 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 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golohawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . Coombs , W . M ; G . Higginson , S . VV . ; Wright , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; A . Hardy , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., I . G . ; Cavers , VV . Stwd . ; Jno . Davies , Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Walker , Cox , Litcheniicld , Cockerill , Stroud isomBrietbart

, Sa . , , Head , and Hardinge . The lodge was opened , minutes read , and ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Walker candidate . Bros . Walker and Cox answered the questions hading to the Second Degree . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Walker , 2016 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , 9 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Gilbert , S . W . ; Harvey , I . W . Brindley , acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Edwards , LG . ; Green , P . M .: Mason . P . M . ; Arnold , and Brandon . ' The lodge was openeu in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brandon , 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 . Brandon being the candidate . Bro . Green , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the- Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Gilbert was unanimously elected VV . M . forthe ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 10 th inst . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; P . J . Davies , S . D . ; D . Stroud , J D VV . G . Coat , I . G . ; Speigel , P . M . ; C . Hopkins , and Osborne .

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 . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , the Installing Master , Bro . J . H . VVood , rendering tne usual addresses in a most efficient manner . Bro . Long , as VV . M ., rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Osborne being the candidate .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE .-A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R ) on Monday , the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . Boulton , W . M .: Russell . S . VV . ; Dr Walker , J . W . j Pugh , S . D . ; Noble , J . D . ; Oates I . G . ; J . R . Johnson , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Bate , Walker , Beavan , Folkard , Steele , Lissimore , and Livett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Steele having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro Boulton , with Bro . Steele as candidate . Bro . Livett answered the questions leading to thc Third Degree , and the lodge vvas closed in

the Second Degree . The 4 th Section of the First Lecture was woiked by Bro . Walker , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , ana dues were collected . Bro . Livett was elected a joining member . Bro . Livett thanned the brctnren , and expressed himself much pleased by the beautiful language of the lectures and ritual , and promised a frequent attenuance to endeavour to acquire the same . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro Dr . Walker , J . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . ' Bro

Walker returned thanks , and requested the S . VV . to retain his seat ' the other ollicers 10 be in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and thanked the brethren for the privilege of working the ceremony of the evening . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , called the attention of the lodge to the tenth bye-iaw providing that the Fifteen Sections should be worked on thc fourth Monday in October , and desired the brethren to select the Sections they would preter to work . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .