Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

. WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth instant , at the Masonic Hall , Collegestreet , for the purpose ' of installing Bro . Spencer Broadbent , W . M . elect . The lodge was opened by Bro . G . Starkey , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . The minutes of the former meeting

were read and confirmed , and Bros . Sir Jams-s Bain , M . P ., and J . R . Bain , PiM . 1400 , P . P . J . G . W ., were balloted for as joining members and accepted . Bro . Broadbent was presented , and installed by Bro . Starkey , assisted by Bro . John Barr , P . IVL , P . P . S . G . W ., and the following brethren were invested as officers : Bros . Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap ., S . W . and Chap . ; S . Hinde , J . W . ; W . C . Johns ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; J . Thompson , Sec ; W . H . Chapman , Asst . Sec . ; W . Gaffney , S . D . ; J . P . Bennett , J . D . ; H . Meageen , D . C ; D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; E . Thbrnburrow , LG . and Almoner ; J . Lachlison and R . W . P . Oswald , Stewards ; arid Thos . Richardson , P . P . G . T ., Tyler . The following also signed : Bros . J . L . Paitson , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Pagen , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; W . H . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Chas . J . J . Harris , P . M . ; Thoo . Allinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Studholme , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ' ; R . W . Moote , P . M . ; J . B . Mossop , R . Bell , J . Stoddart , G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; S . Woodley , R . Miller , J . Reid , W . M / 371 ; T . Annison , S . W . ; R . Brown , P . M \; W . Pearson , F . W . Broadbent , 37 , Bolton ; D . Atkinson , W . M . S 72 ; T . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ;

T . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; F . Hodgson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . E . Teller , E . Rose , P . M . ; E . Pattinson , S . W . ; J . J . Wilson , P . M . 126 7 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; f . Miller , R . Shepherd , E . K . Bouch , H . Rowe , M . A . Simpson , E . ' Loach , W . M . 962 ; J . Kerby , W . M . 1400 ; J . Rubery , P . M . ; T . J . Richardson , W . M . 1532 ; H . Hartley , P . M . 1660 , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Robinson , S . W . ;

W . Shaw , J . W . ; R . J . Nicholls , E . Jackson , J . D . ; J , Armstrong , S . D . ; A . Ashmore , W . Heathcote , W . M . 1 989 ; C . Gowan , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Dickinson , P . M . ; L . Rumney , J . W . ; W . Kewley , J . D . ; A . W . Turner . W . M . 22 S 5 ; aiid others . Many telegrams and letters conveying good wishes to the newly-installed W . M . were read , including from Bros . G . I . McKay ( Mayor of Kendal ) ,

G . Std . Br . England ; Colonel F . R . Sewell , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . A . Argles ( High Sheriff Westmorland ) , P . P . G . Reg . ; and others . Bro . Broadbent , W . M ., said on behalf of the officers and members of the lodge he had a very agreeable duty to discharge , and that was to present Bro . G . Starkey , now the I . P . M . of the lodge , with a Past Master's jewel with a

suitable inscription upon it , which he hoped he would be long spared to wear . His genial manner and good workmanship had . undoubtedly won him the respect of all , and perhaps in the long history of the lodge better harmony had not been than during Bro . Starkey ' s Mastership . Bro . Starkey briefly' thanked the W . M . and brethren for the handsome jewel presented , and said in the future

nothing would give him greater pleasure than to assist in the work for the prosperity of the lodge . He could not but look back upon his year of office but with a degree of pleasure to the perfect harmony that prevailed , and by the assistance of his officers the good work done in the initiation of a few capital candidates and joining members , and the hearty , way the members supported Bro . Dalrymple ' s Stewardship to ' the R . M , LB . to the tune of nearly 40 guineas ,

made the 12 months almost appear like six to him , and he could not but say he saw a happy future for his able successor , Bro . Broadbent . The usual compliments were paid by the many visitors present , and the lodge was closed ; and , at the invitation of the W . M ., about 60 adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent banquet was partaken of , and with toast and song an agreeable evening was spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

-..-., Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1 745 ) . —This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 29 th ult ., when there were present Comps . T . Simpson , M . E . Z . ; G . Herbert , H . ; H . j . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas ., acting J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; N . Prower , M . A ., S . N . j B . Lane , P . S . j H . Herbert , ist A . S . j J . Young , P . Z . j and

Mallet , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . H . J . Lardner installed Comp . G . Herbert as M . E . Z . The dispensation having been read , Comp . Prower was then installed as H . by Comp . J . Young .

A Past •Principals jewel was presented to Comp . T . Simpson . The- following investitures then took place : Comps . Walls , S . E . ; H . Herbert , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; and Mallett , Janitor . 1 he other investitures were deferred . ' A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officers . Comp . Dr . Lott sent an apology for

non-attendance . The chapter was then closed , and the co-npanions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The customary toasts followed . Bro . H . H . Shirley , P . Z . 2 , made an excellent speech on

behalf of " The Visitors . " During the evening Comps . B . Lane , Martin , W . j . Porter , and'Young instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions . The M . E . Z . presided in a most genial way ; his speeches were brief , but thoroughly pertinent .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held at the City Terminus' Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , when there were present Comps . Henry Hughes , M . E . Z . ; W . R . Dixon , H . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle , J . ; Henry Birdseye , P . Z ., acting P . S . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z ., acting ist Asst . Soj . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . D . Rees Copestick ,

P . Z . ; T . S . Holland , I . P . Z . ; G . J . Potter , and George Grant . Visitors : Comps . James Boulton , Temperance-inthe-East , No . SoS , P . Z . Doric Chapter , No . 933 ; and C . Rootes , M . E . Z . Palladian Chapter , No . 120 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . George Grant , of St . Alban ' s Lodge , No . 29 , as a candidate , who was duly elected and exalted . The companions afterwards dined together , under the presidency of the M . E . Z .

Royal Arch.

POOLE . Amity Chapter ( No . 137 ) . —This chapter held its annual installation meeting on Friday , the ioth inst ., when the following were duly installed as Principals for the ensuing year : Comps . Rev . W . C . Browne , Z . ; W . Davis , H . ; and F . A . Sharp , J ., the first two ceremonies being performed by Comp . H . J . Atkins , P . Z . 195 , P . P . G . J .

Hants and the Isle of Wight , in his usual able and impressive manner , and the latter by Comp . H . J . Sydenham , the outging Z . of the chapter . The following officers were also invested : Comps . C . J . Woodford , S . E . ; D . Hitching , S . N . ; G . H . Gutch , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . Carter , P . S . ; F . J . Pomeroy , ist A . S . ; J . Farrant , 2 nd A . S . ; and Squibb , Janitor . The accounts for the past year , showing a balance of over X 20 in favour of the chapter , were read and adopted , and

prove the chapter to be in a most healthy condition . About 27 companions and visitors sat down to the banquet which followed , and the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a most pleasant evening spent . The visitors present were Comps . E . W . Cross , Z . ; D . W . Preston , J . Harvey , H . J . Atkins , C . T . Miles , 195 ; J . Stroud , Z . ; W . J . Robinson , P . Z . 417 ; H . A . Lawton , P . Z . 622 ; and I . B . Best , and W . Fookes , of 1122 .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hilj Chapter ( No . 946 ) . —The regular convocation of this prosperous chapter was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday , the Sth instant , when there were present Comps . E . Dare , M . E . Z . ; Sapswoith , H . ; S . Jacobs , P . Z . ; A . Higerty , P . Z . ; Stedwell , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . R . Barns , S . N , ;

R . R . Monger , P . S . ; A . Grundy , A . S . ; H . Barton , Bincham Cooper , J . S . Taverner , H . S . Lee , and A . Walkley , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . E . Hopwood , P . Z . 1336 , and F . C . Austin , P . Z . 177 , acting J . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and Bro . T . W . Ingram , 1441 ( elected on May 13 ) , being in attendance , was duly exalted . This being the day

for election of Principals and officers , the following were declared duly elected : Comps . Sapsworth , M . E . Z . ; Simmonds , H . ; Barns , J . ; Stedwell , Treas . ; Forge , S . E . ; Monger , S . N . ; Trinder , P . S . ; Giundy , ist A . S . ; Alciatore , arid A . S . ; and Walkley , Janitor . Comps . Cooper and Ingram were unanimously elected as Auditors . The resignation of Comp . G . I . Jones , P . Z ., was received with

many expressions of regret , and the cnapter was closed , after which the companions retired to the King ' s Head Hotel , where the annual strawberry feast was partaken of , a special feature in the toast list being that of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Comp . Sapsworth , who recently received distinction through his connection with the Sir Charles Bright Chapter , and Comp . Simeon J acobs , through this chapter , severally responding .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

COCKERMOUTH . Faithful Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The regular meeting for the installation of W . M . of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , Main-street , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . The lodge having been opened , Bro . T . Atkinson , P . S . G . O ., W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by his officers . The following brethren also signed the attendance book : Bros .

H . Peacock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Thos . Mason , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; Jos . Hewson , W . M . elect ; J . P . Bennett , 213 ; Jas . Gardiner , P . M ., P . G . S . of England ; Jos . O . Scott , VV . M . 151 , P . P . G . I . of VV . ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and one brother was balloted for and accepted as a joining member . On the invitation of the W . M ., Bro . las

Gardiner , P . M ., P . G . S . of England , P . G . Sec , took the chair as Installing Officer , to whom Bro . Jos . Hewson , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Thos . Atkinson , and was duly installed in the chair in Bro . Gardiner's usual good style . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Thos . Atkinson , I . P . M . ; Hy . Peacock , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Fidler , J . W . ; E . L . Waugh ,

M . O . j W . Paisley , S . O . ; F . A . Johnston , J . O . ; J . P . Bennett , S . D . ; J . Black , P . M ., J . D . ; H . Peacock , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Mason , P . M ., Sec ; J . Towers , I . G . j and J . Mason , Tyler . Bro . Thos . Atkinson , I . P . M ., P . S . G . D ., gave the respective charges in a very able and impressive manner . A hearty vote of thanks was given by the brethren to Bros . Gardiner and Atkinson for the very

able manner in which they conducted the ceremony of installation . It was resolved that the congratulations and " Hearty good wishes" of the members present be sent to Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . of Faithful Lodge , P . P . G . Sec of Cumberland and Westmorland , Past Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Victoria , N . S . W . There being no other business to transact , and with " Hearty

good wishes" from Provincial Grand Lodge and Lodges 157 and 213 , the lodge was closed . At the invitation of the VV . M . the brethren adjourned to Bro . Peacock ' s Globe Hotel , where a banquet was held . The Masonic and other toasts were given and responded to , when a very pleasant evening was spent , the VV . M . contributing some of his favourite songs .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 26 ) .-The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . Jas . Corp , W . M . ; C F . Cox , S . W . ; J . W . Drysdale , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec . ; D . D . West , S . D . ; J . Purkess , J . D . ; Morriss Evans , LG . ; H . Sadler , F . Oviedo , J . VV . Cooper , D . G . Imlay , Visitors : Bros . G . H . Carter , 1 3 21 , and W . H . Additon

, 1603 Worcester , Cape Colony . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Crohn , which proved unanimous in favour of him as a joining member . Bro . D . G . Imlay kindly volunteering his services as the candidate , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing in a very able manner ; he also gave the explana-

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

tion of the second tracing board . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . H . Sadler worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bros . G . H . Carter and W . H . Additon were proposed as joining members . Bro . H Sadler was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the third ceremony and the 6 th Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros A Williams , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Fox , S . W . ; J . Davies ' P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ( pro tern . ) ' R . Read , S . D . ; Bone , J . D . ; R . Phillips , I . G . j C C Barber , Banks , Hide , and others .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Barber offered himsel f as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the

ceremony abiy rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . At the usual rising , Bro . Fox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . W . Chappell W . M . j E . Coleman , S . W . j S . Barrow , J . W . ; W . ! Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor , G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ,

Sec ; J . Bartlett , S . D . ; A . Cadbury lone ; , P . M . 1441 , J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , LG . ; G . F . Cinder , Stwd . ; D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 ; T . M . Lamble , W . Jackman , J . Milne , A . Crossingham , A . Clarke , and T . Barnett . Visitors : Bros . F . C . Watts , P . M . 91 ; and W . Ludham Crowe , 90 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes

of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Milne being candidate . The lodge was called off and on . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro .

Barnett being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bros . Watts and Crowe were elected members . Bro . Coleman was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks to Bro . Chappie was passed for presiding . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the gth inst ., when there were present Bros . T . W . Warwick , W . M . j G . A . Bergholz , S . W . j T . W . Hambly , J . W . ; G . Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; A . Harris , J . D . ; J . Wise , I . G . j E . J . D . Bromley , G . H . Reynolds , and R . Kirk .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . J . D . Bromley having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . G . H . Reynolds offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was examined and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed

the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . A . Harris , 21 9 , was unanimously elected . a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . A . Bergholz , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for

the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , on the proposition of Bro . VV . Hoggins , seconded by Bro . E . J . D . Bromley , Bro . G . H . Foan was unanimou , ly elected Assistant Preceptor to the lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . VV . H . Dresden , W . M . ; W . G . Danby , S . W . ; J . Cox , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 > Sec . ; J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 463 , S . D . ; G . A . Knig ht , J . D . ; W . G . Foster , I . G . ; G . Swann , P . M . ; A .

Williams , P . M . ; C . E . Betts , and C . G . Hatt . The lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Betts offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having been duly examined , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Danby was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . J . Sims , P . M . S 37 , W . M ' . ; M . Speigel , P . M . iSi , S . W . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . 3 , J . W . ; J . Davies , P . M . ioy . I . P . M . ; ' G . Gardner , P . M . 2012 , Treas . ; A . Williams , P . M . 2090 , acting Sec ; Willcox , P . M . 975 , S . D . ; W-» . * . » . _ --yw , « v , „ ... www . , ..... WW-. . ; . . .- ¦ -. yfj , - ¦ _ jr

Williams , S 34 , J . D . ; W . S . Whiteley , 2012 , LG . ; VVG . Foster , Stwd . ; Dehane , P . M . ; Finch , P . M . ; % ¦ Stroud , P . M . ; F . Craggs , VV . M . S 34 ; W . Hillier , VV . Hyde , L . Lee , Bone , Dyne , T . W . Biggs , T . Barth , J . N . Baxter , Barber , R . Reid , Wilkins , R . Wimpev , Fox , anu C . Woods . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minute ^ of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The

business of the evening was the working of the Fifteen Sections , which was then proceeded with as follows : First Lecture ist Section , Bro . W . G . Foster ; 2 nd , Bro . W . Hillier . S . D . 13 6 G ; 3 rd , Bro . A . Williams , P . M . 2090 ; 4 '" . Bro . W . W . Williams , S . D . S 34 ; 5 th , Bro . M . Speigel , 1 . ft 1 - iSS : ( 5 th . Bro . 1 . Davies . P . M . 160 : and 7 th , Bro .

ivi-Speigel , P . M . iSS . Second Lecture : ist section , Bro . AWilliams , P . M . 2090 ; 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th , Bro . J . Davies , 1 •*; 169 ; and 5 th , Bro . F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 . Third Lectureist Section , Bro . T . W . Biggs , J . D . 1275 ; 2 nd , Bro . > ¦ Hillier , S . D . 1366 ; and 3 rd , Bro . W . Dyne , S 34- / " ^ hearty votes of thanks to every brother who had assis ' the lodge was then closed . This' was a most succes ^ meeting , and specially notable lor the excellent manne which Bros . J . Sims and' J . Davies carried out their ou