Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The lodge was then closed , and the members adjourned to supper , which was presided over b y the W . M . Arrangements are being made for the dedication of the hall by the Earl of Zetland . SHOEBURYNESS . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . j 3 s 7 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Cambridge Hotel , on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult ., when the

ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . J . R . F . Lightowlers , S . W ., was ably performed , in the presence of a large number of brethren , by Bro . Albert Lucking , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , and Assistant Grand Pursuivant of England . The VV . M . invested Bros . C . Spalding , S . W . ; Smith , J . W . ; W . J . Harris , P . P . G . A . D . C , Secretary ; Thomas , S . D . ; Wm . Cox , J . D . ; Stafford ,

I . G . ; and Martin , Tyler . Bro . C . Eltham , P . M ., Treas ., was elected the lodge ' s representative on the Provisional Charity Committee . Hearty thanks having been accorded Bro . Lucking for his services as Installing Master , the lodge was closed in due form . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet , which was served by Bro . Ayling , and gave general satisfaction .

The Worshipful Master presided , and proposed the customary toasts . In responding for "The Grand Officers of England , " Bro . Lucking spoke hopefully of the prospects of Freemasonry under the guidance of such officers as the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom , and of such a Registrar as Bro . Philbrick , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Essex , whose genial influence , as the Grand

Master of West Yorkshire recently observed , " was like the silver and softening light of the moon at full upon us . " As evidence of the high position which the Craft maintained , Bro . Lucking added that the majority of the late and also of the present Government are Freemasons . Bro . John Tavlor , jun ., 1 . P . M ., and Prov . G . Std . Br ., responded for "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and , in

complimentary terms , proposed "The VV . M ., " whose health was heartily drunk . The Worshipful Master briefly acknowledged the toast , and proposed "The Past Masters . " In doing so he , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . Taylor with a handsome jewel in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past year ; and Bro . Taylor cordially thanked the

brethren for their kindness . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . in responding for" The Visitors , " Bro . Pate dwelt upon the universality of Freemasonry , and mentioned that when he was in Ismailia recently with Lord Wolseley , his

lordship forbade them taking stimulants . Fortunately , however , they happened to fall in with a French lodge , and the hospitality of their French brethren on several occasions prevented them going to bed feeling dry . The toast list was interspersed with songs and recitations , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was passed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 II 1 inst ., at the Porchestcr Hotel , Leinstcr-placc , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , \ V . Present : Tubal Webb , VV . M . et , W . M . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , S . W . ; M . I- Green , J . W .: G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , I . P . M . i < 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . j G . Dickinson , S . D . ; E . F . Ferris , l . ' lj . ; J . C . Ailman , I . G . ; W . Death , Stwd . ; Captain A . Nicols , " P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of \ V . Punjab j H . Purdue , P . M . Rn : C . S . Mote . R . Cullen , 1 . H . Wood , !¦ " . Chandler , T . Friend ,

0 . W . Battler , W . H . Wadlum , R . Ii . Cursons , H . Robinson , E . 1 . Day , and W . J . Mason . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Cursons and Chandler candidates respectively . Bro . Cursons , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Battley , candidate . A vote of condolence with Bro . Harris on the death of his son , and of congratulation to Bro . Wadham on his restoration to health , were

unanimously agreed to . Bro . Chalfont was elected W . M . for next lodge meeting , who appointed his ollicers in rotation . The lodge was closed . —' SIR HUGH MYDDEI . TON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —A meeting of tliis lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the White Horses , I . iverpool-road . Present : Bros . Weeden , W . M . ; Ramsay , S . W .: II . Patient , | . W ; Hughes , Secretary ; Sanders , S . D . ; Dearing , J . D . ; S . G . Patient , I . G . ; Greenfield , P . M . ; Ware , McMillen , Baker , Brown , Trewinnard , and Garner . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was the candidate answered

rehearsed , Bro . Baker being . Bro . Garner the questions leading to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Game- being the candidate . Bro . Baker answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , but was not entrusted being only P . C . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . On rising for the second time , Bro . Ramsay was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Greenfield , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Ramsay seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be entered on the minutes to Bro . Preceptor Weeden for taking the chair , and so ably working the ceremonies during the evening Nothing further oll ' ering , the lodge was closed .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the HornseyWood Tavern , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . Hill , W . M . ; Fenner as Preceptor ; Hildreth , S . W . ; Oldis , J . W . ; Berry , Sec ; Sharps , S . D . ; Burnett , I . D . ; Cross , I . G . ; Hargrave , Kearney , Brede , Aynsley , Jenkins , ' Salmon , Cox , Sycklemore , Birch , Bolt , Van Og , Frampton , Partington , and Giddings . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Sycklemore having offered

himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Jenkins , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed . Bro . Salmon a candidate for raising answered , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , and the-ceremony of raising rehearsed . The 3 rd Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Jenkins . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Hildreth having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week , the lodge was

closed . UB 1 QUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the gth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Elmry-strcet , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Green , jun ., S . W . j Forscutt , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Hayes , S . D . ; Mann , jun ., J . D . j Barham , jun ., I . G . ; Wade , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . j Green , P . M . ; Cope , Ray , Chikott , Gilbert , Nicholls , and Fouisan . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed , Bro . Cope , . 1 candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ; the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cope being the candidate . Bro . Nicholls , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Uro . Nicholls being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree ; and Bro , Green , jun ., was unanimously elected W . M . for tile ensuing week . Bro . Green returned thanks , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter took place on Friday , the gth inst . Comp . F . Hodgson , Z ., P . G . Swd . Br ., supported by his officers and members , opened the chapter , when the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . Two candidates were balloted for and accepted . Comp . J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., then filled the chair , when Comp .

Wm . Bewlay , H ., P . G . D . C ., was duly presented and installed as Z . ; Comp . J . J . Robinson , J ., P . G . Stwd ., as H . ; Comp . W . B . Cowman , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., as J . ; and the following were invested as officers for the year : Comps . J . T . Ray , S . E . ; Chas . Gowan , S . N . ; J . Paterson , P . S . ; J . C . Thompson , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; W . C . John , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and John Casson , Janitor . The following companions were also present : Comps . W . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . P . G . j . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . G . I . :

Xhos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . ; E . Clarke , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . ; E . Tyson , P . Z ., P . G . S . N . ; Rev . Stuart Hall , S . Blinkhorn , T . F . Braithwaite , and others . Three candidates were next proposed for exaltation , when with " Hearty good wishes " from Provincial Grand Chapter , and a vote of thanks to Comp . Barr for his always able services , the chapter was closed in form , and the companions afterwards , at the invite of the M . E . Z ., dined , and spent a very pleasant evening together , with toasts and songs .

BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Chapter ( No . 8 u ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Royal Pavilion on Friday , the gth inst ., when there were present Comps . T . Packham , M . E . Z . ; J . Harrison , P . Z . and Treas ., H . ; S . Peters , J . ; H . Cheal , S . E ., acting as P . S . ; VV . Smith , P . Z . ; VV . Swales , A . S . ; L . B . Henderson , D . C . ; T . Hills , Stwd . ; W . Gill , R . B . Y . Powell , E . New , H . VV . G . Abell , J . Parsons , E . Mitchell ,

D . T . Bostel , and T . Hughes , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . Sayers and T . Berry , 315 . The chapter having been opened in ancient form , and the companions admitted , and the ordinary business concluded , the election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . Comp . E , Broadbridge was elected M . E . Z . ; Comps . S . Peters , H . ; T . Hardy , J . ; H . Cheal , S . E .: L . B . Henderson , S . N . ; j . Moon , P . S . ; Harrison

J . , Treas . ; and T . Hughes , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . Packham , and also to Comp . J . Harrison , P . i ' ., for services rendered . Bro . J . Flinn , 1 S 29 , who had been elected at a previous convocation , being in attendance , was duly exalted to the Supreme Decree of a Royal Arch Mason . Comp . S . Peters , J ., was then presented with a valuable diamond ring by the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . Packham , in the name of the companions , for his excellent and meritorious services

to Royal Arch Masonry while for several years filling the office of Scribe E . to the Yarborough Chapter , especially in preserving and resuscitating this chapter when it was all but extinct , and raising it to the first position in the province by his energy and perseverance . Comp . T . Packham , in an excellent speech on making the presentation , enumerated the good services which Comp . S . Peters had rendered , and the latter , in a few feeling remarks , suitably responded . The chapter was then closed .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The October meeting of this chapter was held on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Comps . G . Simpson , Z . ; M . Millington , H . ; J . T . Seller , P . Z ., as J . ; Wm . Brown , P . S . ; and about 15 other members and visitors . Letters of apology for absence were read from Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., and others . The business consisted of the exaltation of Bro . Wm . Storey , 1611 , which was done by the M . E . Z ., the mystical lecture being given by E . Comp . Seller .

After the close of the chapter , the companions met at supper , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., and a very pleasant evening was passed , interspersed by toasts and songs .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CHELMSFORD . —Chelmer Lodge ( No . 34 . 2 ) . — The first annual festival of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Corn Exchange , when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . P . Lewin , W . M . ; A . F . Ginn , S . W . ; A . C . Durrant , J . W . ; A . G . Maskell , M . O . ; W . Metcalfe , S . O . ; F . Smee , J . O . ; G . W . Pascal ! , Treas . ; F . P . Sutthery ( who acted as S . D . ) . Sec .: T . I .

D . Cramphorn , J . D . ; T . Winniatt Smith , Org . ; A . Durrant , D . C . ; J . C . Creswell , Stwd . ; W . Wood , I . G . ; and J . VV . Hair , Tyler ; also the following members of the lodge : Bros . H . P . Hay , W . D . Merritt , A . W . Garrood , H . E . Tinckham , James Tomlinson , and Francis Bird ; and the following visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; George Cooper , P . G . D . ; N . Tracy , P . G . Sec . ; the Rev .

h . H . Crate , P . G . C . East Anglia and P . G . C . England ; the Rev . Morgan Jones ; and T . J . Railing , P . M . and Sec . 145 , P . G . D . England . Bro . Bird having been advanced to the Degree of Mark Master Mason by the W . M ., Bro . Lewin , and the outgoing officers of the lodge , the chair was taken by Bro . N . Tracy , P . G . S ., 70 , who installed the W . M . elect , Bro . A . F . Ginn ,

P . G . I . G ., the addresses being delivered by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . P . Lewin , P . M . 145 , P . G . J . W ., LP . M . ; A . C . Durrant , S . W . ; A . G . Maskell , J . W . ; W . Metcalfe , M . O . ; F . Smee , S . O . ; T . R . Jarvis , J . O . ; Rev . F . B . Shepherd , Chap . ; G . W . Pascall , Treas . ; Arthur Mead , R . of M . ; F . P . Sutthery , Sec ; A . Durrant , D . C . ; T . J . D . Cramphorn , S . D . ; I . C . Creswell , J . D . ; T . Winniatt Smith , Org . ; 1 .

Tomlinson , I . G . ; A . W . Garrood , Stwd . ; and J . W . Hair , T y ler . It is worthy of note that four of the Past Grand Officers present at this lodge were Grand Officers during the year in which H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was advanced into the Degree of Mark Masonry , and consequently took leading parts in that ceremony .

After lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the White Hart Hotel , which was liberall y provided and well served by the new host , Mr . E . P . Taylor , and gave much satisfaction . All the brethren who had been present at lodge , with one exception , sat down to the dinner .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

SUPREME COUNCIL ( 33 ) . — This council held their ordinary meeting at 33 , Golden-square , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of M . 111 . Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips , Lieutenant Grand Commander . The following brethren were advanced : To the 32 ° 111 . Bro . Fredk . A . Philbrick , Q . C . ; to the 31 ° , III . Bro . Lieut .-Col . David Macliver ; to the 30 ° , Bros . Rev . Thomas RandeU , Thomas J . Cantrell , M . D ., Rev . Thomas 5 . Curteis ,

fredk . A . Hopwood , Col . Charles James Cox , Robert P . Evans , and W . Kerfoot Hughes . The Lieut .-General Commander , in addressing the brethren , referred in feeling terms to the lamented death of III . Bro . Doherty , 33 ° , and also to the illness of III . Bro . Samuel Rawson , 33 . He was glad to say that the reports regarding Bro . Rawson were favourable , and he hoped that , under God ' s blessing , he might be soon restored to

health and again attend the meetings of the A . and A . Rite . The resignation of the Inspector General of the S . W . District was reported and noted . The Lieut . Grand Commander welcomed as a ^ visitor 111 . Bro . Hargreaves , 33 ° , of Brazil , who had favoured the meeting with his presence . In conclusion , the Lieutenant Grand Commander referred with satisfaction to the state of the

balance-sheet , and the satisfactory position of the chapter's working under the Supreme Council , urging members of the 30 to do their best , by presence and example , to keep up the tone and the good working of the Rose Croix bodies to which they were attached . The brethren dined together in the evening at the Cafe Royal , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — This old encampment met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , on the gth inst . Among those present were Sir Knts . F . W . Driver , M . A ., E . C ; Alf . Williams , P . E . C ., acting Prelate ; Graveley , 1 st Captain ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C ., Almoner ; T . C . Walls , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C ., Reg . ; J . H . Dodson , Expert ; H . J . Lardner , 2 nd Std . Br . ; J . D . Harris , D . C . ; E . Baxter , P . E . C . ; J . U . Spence

, and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of Eminent Commander for the year ensuing resulted unanimousl y in favour of Sir Knt . Graveley . Sir Knt . Paas was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Sir Knts . Storr , Spence , and Parry were elected Auditors . It was proposed by Sir Knt . Paas , and seconded by Sir Knt . Williams , that a jewel be presented

to the Eminent Commander at the termination of his year of office . This was carried unanimously . Apologies for non-attendance having been read from Sir Knts . C . Driver , Dr . Sanders , Berridge , Glenn , J . Andrews , J . H . Thomas , W . Kelly , E . Storr , and others . The encampment was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was furnished . The usual toasts followed .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This distinguished and prosperous conclave held a meeting at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the 5 th inst . Among those in attendance were Sir Knts . T . C . Walls , G . Asst . A ., M . P . S . ; Shirley , P . M . P . S ., acting V . E . ; H . J . Lardner , Prelate ; Hurd , acting S . G . ; Lott , acting I . G . ; T . Cubitt , G . I . I ., & c , Treas . ; John Mason .

G . H . C ., & c , Recorder ; Marsh , P . M . P . S ., & c ; and E . H . Thiellay , P . M . P . S . Sir Knt . Lott , P . M . P . S . ( Jersey ) , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . J . and A . Harris , both of the Jordan Lodge , and it proving to be unanimous , they were installed as Knights of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine by the M . P . S ., ably

assisted by Sir Knts . Shirley , Lardner , and Cubitt . Letters excusing absence were read from Sir Knts . Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., Grand Sovereign ; Dr . Mickley , VV . Lake , and many others . The M . P . S . announced that at the December conclave the Degrees of V . E ., M . P . S ., and K . H . S . would be conferred on candidates duly qualified . The conclave was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to banquet at the Freemasons' Hall . The customary toasts followed .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterl y meeting was held on the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street . The Master of the Temple , R . W . Fra . J . K . Foulger , 8 ° , occupied the chair . The Deputy Master , V . W . Fra . Eugene Thiellay , was also in his seat . Other fratres present were V . W . Fras . James Lewis Thomas , 8 ° ; William Dodd , S ° ; and Wynn Westcott , 8 ° ; and Fras . Collinson , W . G . Lemon , J . J . Thomas , Eugene

btreet , b . Liddell Mathers , Hon . S ° ; Frederick Holland , Hon . S ° ; T . W . Lemon , and John Gilbert , Acolyte ' . Bro . Thomas Horsfield Scholefield was balloted for and ' elected a member of the Order , and he was subsequent / y advanced to the grade of Zelator by the V . W . Fra . J . R . Foulger . Two other brethren were proposed for election . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from the Supreme Magus , Colonel Burdett , Ferguson , Jones

Parry , M . P . ; Captain Hunter , James Brett , Hughan George Lambert , Walls , and Frank Richardson ; and also from two candidates . The Secretary gave notice that t he S . M . had nominated V , W . Fra . Francis George Irwin fa be S . S . M ., and V . W . Fra . Cuthbert Peek to be I . S . M . V . W . Fra . VV . Wynn Westcott , VI 11 ° , delivered a lecture on "The Everburning Lamps of the Ancients . "

The M . of the 1 . having complimented the lecturer on the erudition and research displayed in his essay , a cordial vote of thanks to him was passed unanimously . It was notified that the lecture , almost complete , would be published in the Freemason ( a few mystic and occult Rosicrucian references only being omitted ) . After the closing of the mystic circle the majorit y of the fratres dined together and honoured the custoniary toasts .