Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

known , and appreciated far and near , had an ovation , and ' reply spoke hopefully of the good work done in the lodge 111 ' , „• the young aspirants to its highest honours . lie 31 around him brethren in position in the Order , who f' ^ d he felt proud to sa y , learned their work in that lodge , ' pd ' under his guidance ; they were a credit to it , and he hoped to see many more rise from its ranks to thc position of their number had recentl

that one , Bro . J . Ives , y been so worthily exalted to . He concluded a brilliant speech by thanking them heartily for their kind reception of his name . LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge of Instruction ( No . 133 6 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at Northhill-street , Toxteth Park , Liverpool , when Bro . J . Bell ,

W . M ., was inducted Preceptor for the ensuing year . The brethren subsequently dined together , Bro . T . Home occupying the chair of W . M ., Bro . T . Nickson , that of S . W ., and Bro . J . W . Williams , that of J . W . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Bell , W . M ., Preceptor ; E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M ., P . Preceptor-, T . Evans , P . M ., Past Preceptor ; J . Jones , Sec . ; W . G . Wale , Org . ; Woollich and others .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENDAL . —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . The annual meeting of the members of this chapter was held at the Masonic R « oms , Kendal , on the 27 th ult ., Comps . T . Wilson , M . E . Z . ; II . Rauthmell , H . ; Rev . Canon Ware , J . ; J . Binlley , S . E . ; J . Talbot , S . N . ; R . J . Nelson , P . S , ; and others . Visitor , J . Baker , P . Z . 241 . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and

confirmed , Comp . Baker , P . Z ., exalted Bro . J . Banks , of Union Lodge , 129 , in his well-known and impressive manner . Comp . Baker then proceeded to instal Comp . 11 . Rauthmell in thc M . E . Z . chair , Comp . Gawith , P . Z ., as 11 ., Comp . Bintley , as J ., and the other offices were filled as follows : —S . E ., Comp . J . Talbot ; S . N ., Comp . R . J . Nelson ; P . S ., Comp . G . J . McKay . Comp . T . Wilson

presented a handsome Bible for the use of the chapter , which was closed in due form at 3 p . m . ESSEX . —Priory Chapter ( N-i . 1000 ) . —Thc regular convocation of the Piiory Chapter was held on the 9 th inst . at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , F . ssex . The officers present were the Rev . S . R . Wigram , M . E . Z . ; E . S . Phillips , H . ; II . Wood , 186 , acting as J . ; S . Weston ,

Treas . ; Rev . II . J . Hatch , S . N . ; J . A . Wardell , P . S . ; J . Willing , jun ., First Assist . S . ; T . W . Gower , Second Assist . S . ; and Comps . Judd , ( Mings , Pissey , Ilemmaiiii , and Frost . The following companions were unanimously elected to office for the ensuing year : —Comps . E . C . Phillips , Z . ; Lucking , 11 . ; Wardell , J . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . S . ; Johnstone , S . E . ; Pissev , S . N . ; and Weston ,

Treas . Comp . Willing appointed Comps . Gower and the Rev . II . J . Hatch , First and Second Assist . S . respectively . Comp . Mountain was elected Janitor , after which Comp . Hemraann and Pissey were chosen Auditors . A sum of three guineas was voted for a P . Z . ' s jewel to thc retiring M . E . Z . for his efficient services during his year of office . Comp . Wigram having acknowledged the vote , another

vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Wood , 1 S 6 , for acting as H . that evening , the 11 . being absent at the annual festival of the Benevolent Institution . The annual convocation of thc Priory Chapter was fixed for Wednesday , 10 th May , at 2 p . m ., banquet at 3 , and the companions then closed the chapter , and adjourned to refreshment . HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Chapter

( No . 1293 ) . —This chapter was founded al the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on thc nth day of November , 18 73 , Comp . Colonel Francis Burdett , Prov . Grand Master , and Pov . G . Superintendent of Middlesex , being the first M . E . Z . ; Comp . R . Wentworth Little , then the Prov . Grand Secretary , now P . G . S . W ., the first H . ; and Comp . Frederick Davison . P . Prov . S . G . W ., the first J . ;

Comp . II . C . Levander , P . Prov . S . G . D . of Wilts , and I' . Z . 76 snd 720 , the S . E . ; and Comp . II . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treasurer of Middlesex , the Treasurer . After a very prosperous year , during which many distinguished brethren were exalted , thc chapter assembled at the Mitre on Saturday , the . ) th of January , 1875 , to celebrate thc completion of its first year , when Comp . Little was installed

as the Z ., Comp . Davison as J ., and Comp . David R . Still , P . M . of thc Burdett Lodge , No . 1293 , as J . Another year of great success attended the chapter . On Saturday , the Sth of January , 1876 , the completion of the second year was celebrated by the companions at thc Mitre Hotel , on which occasion Bro . John Musgravc Levick , of the Burdett Loilge , No . 1293 , and Bro . Herbert W . Ruff , of

Ihe Eastern Star Lodge , No . 93 , were exalted to the Royal Arch Degree , and the duties of Principal Sojourner were most efficiently carried out b y Com p . F . Keily . The installation of the three Principals was then proceeded with , the ceremonies being most admirably performed by Comp . Little , ably assisted by Comp . John Boyd , P . Z . Comp . Davison was installed as Z ., Comp . Still , as IL , and

Comp . Henry Phythian , P . M . of the Burdett Lodge , No . \?<) 3 > as J . ; the other officers elected and invested being Comps . H . C . Levander , P . Z ., S . E . ; F . Keily , S . N . ; D . W . i-rarse , P . S . ; T . Massa , ist A . S . ; W . Maple , 2 nd A . S . ; H . G . Buss , Treas . The meeting was honoured by several distinguished visitors , amongst whom were Comps . .-Wilkinson , 1248 ; C . Arkell , 192 ; and H . Ehnhuus , I Z 1036

.. . On motions duly made , it was resolved uranimousl y that P . Z . jewels should bc presented to Comps . CoVonel Burdett , the first M . E . Z ., and R . Wentworth Little , the second M . E . Z . cf the chapter . After labour the companions returned to refreshment , and when the cloth was removed thc usual R . A . toasts were given and responded to . The enjoyments of the evening were i ° ^? . f' ? . bly enhanc **< l by the musical abilities of Comps . J- Wilkinson and A . Moore .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

TRURO . —Cornwall Rose Croix Chapter . — The annual assembly of this new and flourishing chapter was held at thc Masonic Hall , New Public Rooms , Truro , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at 2 p . m ., Sir Frederick Martin Williams , Bart , M ' . P . S ., 32 ° , the M . W . S . in the chair . There were also present William James Hnghan , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Rev . George Rots , 1 S , High Prelate ; Colonel J . W .

Peard , 18 , 1 st General ; Nicholas James West , 18 ° , 2 nd General ; Charles Truscott , 30 ° , Recorder ; Edward Dixon Anderton , 1 S , Graud Marshal ; and other members . The 111 . Bro . Richard Rodda , P . M . W . S . Huyshe Chapter , Plymouth , was present as a visitor , and Bro . George Brown , of the Shakespeare Chapter , Warwick . Sir Frederick M . Williams conferred thc degree on Bro . Smith , of St .

Austell , presided until resigning thc chair to 111 . Bro . Rodda , who had kindly attended as Installing Sovereign , and most efficiently conducted that ceremony , to the great delight of all the members , and especially to the satisfaction of the new M . W . S . of the chapter , Colonel John Whitehead Peard . The thanks of the chapter were voted to E . and P . Bro . Rodda for his valu .-Vjle services , and ordered to be entered

on the minutes , and our illustrious brother was invited to attend all the meetings of the chapter hereafter , as their honoured guest . The M . W . S . appointed as his oflicers for the ensuing vear Sir Frederick M . Williams , Bart , M . P ., 32 , P j M . W . S . ; Rev . George Ross , M . A ., H . P . ; Nicholas J . West , " ist G . ; Edward Dixon Anderton , 2 nd G . ; Frederick William Dabb , Treas ; Charles Truscott , 30 ° , Grand

Marshal and Recorder ; John Farran Penrose , 30 ° , 1 ! . ; Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , M . A ., H . ; Edward Trewbody Carlyon , C . of G . ; William Luke , D . of C . ; J . T . Taylor , C . ; J . T . Rowe , A . ; John Hocking , jun ., O . ; Dr . William Mason , 2 nd II . ; and William Rooks , S . The banquet was provided at Bro . Bray ' s , Red Lion Hotel , at 5 p . m ., and was a very fine entertainment . The various toasts were well

honoured , and several interesting speeches were delivered respecting the origin and thc character of the " Ancient aud Accepted Rite , " by Bros . Hughan and Rodda . Your correspondent had intended to have taken down these addresses , but quite forgot so to do , because of paying such attention to thc speakers . Nothing could exceed thc warm reception vouchsafed to the Installing S ., Richard Rodda

P . M . W . S ., and as usual the members were most enthusiastic in their admiration for Sir Frederick Martin Williams , Bart , M . P ., 32 , when his health was proposed by Colonel Peard . The worthy baronet has net been absent a single meeting since the chapter was founded , and in his speech took occasion to commend the beautiful ceremonies of the

Ancient and Accepted Rite to the careful attention and practice of the members . i \ mere pleasant and happy meeting has never been held ia Truro , since when the chapter was honoured at its inauguration with the presence of tlie Secretary , General Major Shadwell 11 . Gierke , whose absence this time was much regretted .

District Grand Lodge Of China.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF CHINA .

The District Grand ( Lodge i . f China recently "held its annual meeting and festival at the Masonic Hall , Zetland street , Hong Kong The lodge met at three o ' clock in the afternoon , when there was a large attendance of the brethren oflhe Ordfr . Following the ancient attended Divine service at St . John ' s Cathedral in a body .

The procession , which was under the direction of Bro . J . M . Emanuel , D . C , who acted as Dir . of Cer ., assisted by Bro . Wilberforce Wilson and Bro . R . Lyall , was formed just behind the Masonic Hall shortly after three o ' clock . The brethren were all attired in evening dress with white gloves , those belonging to either service appearing in proper uniform . No regalia except that appertaining to thc

District Grand Loilge and its subordinate bodies was worn . Members of lodges appeared in their aprons , officers of lodges in aprons and collars , and members and oflicers of District Grand Lodge in D . G . Lodge regalia . The jewels worn appertained to the first three degrees of Masonry and the Order of thc Royal Arch . Ihe procession proceeded to thc Cathedral by the road leading along the back of St .

Paul's Cathedral and round by the Government offices , and there was a large number of spectators along the route . On arriving at the door ] of the Cathedral the column halted , opened ranks , aud faced inwards , and thc Deputy District Grand Master and his staff passed up thc line and entered the building . The remainder of the procession then doubled

in from the vear and followed . The nave was reserved for Masons . His Excellency the Governor , Miss Kennedy , and Captain O'Callaghan occupied seats in the chancel , as also did Sir John and Lady Smale , and a number of ladies and gentlemen . The cathedral otherwise was well filled wilh the general public . The Giand Chaplain offered prayer .

The Grand Chaplain preached the sermon from 1 Chronicles xxix . 9— "Then thc people rejoiced for that they offered willingly , because with peifect heart they offered willingly to the Lord ; and David the King also rejoiced with great joy . " The banquet took place in the Masonic Hall in the evening . The toasts of " Mystic , " " The Queen and the

Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Grand Master , and the United Grand Lodge of England , " were proposed from the chair , and duly responded to . Bro . Kingsmill proposed , " The Deputy District Grand Master and the District Grand Lodge of China , " which was responded to by the Deputy District Grand Master . Bro . Blakeman gave "Thc Lodges of the District , " which was suitably acknowledged ,

Bro . Dcnnys proposed " The District Grand Chaplain , " who responded . "Thc Wives , Sisters , and Daughters of Masons " was given by Bro . Baynes , and acknowledged by Bro . Eitel . The Tyler ' s toast , the last upon the list , was proposed by thc D . G . Tyler . Songs and glees were interspersed with the toasts , and the company did not separate till a late hour .

Masonic Ball In Barrow-In-Furness.

MASONIC BALL IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS .

The fourth annual Masonic ball took place on Jany . 27 th , 1876 , in the Town Hall . It was held , as usual , under thc auspices of the local Craft lodges , and the management was undertaken by a joint committee as follows : —Bros . Bagot , P . M . 1021 ; McKnight , S . D . ; R . S . White , Wheddon , C . P . Richards , Bland , J . C . Hunter , W . M .

1223 ; Morgan , junior , S . S . ; E . Ludlam , Kershaw , J . Bell , Stables , Haslam , W . M . 1021 ; Huartson , J . W . 1021 ; W . Gradwell , junior , Bennett , junior , Coulthurst , Pickavance , T . Roberts , Hon . Sec . 1223 ; Morgan , S . W . ; Nalder , S . D .: Klyne , M . C . The ball was in aid of the Masonic charities , and was under the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon . Lord

Skelmersdale , the R . W . D . G . Master and P . G . Master for West Lancashire ; the Right Hon . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., the R . W . P . G . Master for Derbyshire ; the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., D . P . G . Master for West Lancashire ; Sir J . Ramsden , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . W . ; His Worship the Mayor of Barrow , H . W . Schneider , Esq ., P . M . 993 , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . C . Deeley , Esq ., P . M .,

P . G . J . W . ; J . T . Smith , Esq ., P . M . 1021 ; II . Cook , Esq ., P . M . 119 and 1021 , P . P . G . R . ; Aymer Ainslic , Esq ., P . M . 995 ; and the officers and brethren of the neighbouring lodges , and of thc Royal Arch Chapter , No . 993 . The committee wisely determined this year not to expend a great sum of money in decorating the hall , as in former years this item consumed a great portion of the

funds realised ; but although no attempt was made to make an elaborate display of decoration the committee succeeded at a moderate outlay in producing a fine effect , and the hall when opened for dancing presented a very pretty sight . At thc head of the room , surmounted with trophies of flags , was a splendid portrait of the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , which

was recently presented . to the Hmdpool Lodge , 1021 , by the Worshipful Master , Bro . K . T . Taylor . There were also thc shields of Lord Cardigan , the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., and Sir James Ramsden , while at the foot of the hall were to be seen thc shields of the Mayor and ex-Mayor of Barrow . The buffet occupied the whole of a large platform , which extended to the end of the private boxes .

Bros . Bagot and Roberts acted as Secretaries , and their duties were performed with credit to themselves . Bros . W . Gradwell , jun ., and H . , J . Klyne officiated as Masters of Ceremonies , while the Stewards wcrc . Bros . Wheddon , Richards , Ludlam , Nalder , and E . Morgan . Thc music was supplied by Norwood ' s celebrated string band from

Preston , and they gave every satisfaction . Dancing commenced soon after nine o ' clock , and the appearance of the gentlemen , weaving the insignia of their rank aud office in Masonry , and of the ladies , who , without a single exception , were gorgeously attired , was a scene on which the eye loved to linger . The ball was a great success , and certainly it proved to bc one of the best ever held in the town .

Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania.

GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA .

On December 27 th the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania held its eighty-ninth annual communication in the Masonic Temple , Broad and Filbert Streets . Bro . Alfred R . Potter , Grand Master , presided . Thc proceedings were of a very interesting character to the Craft , and were marked by the usual harmony and fraternal courtesy .

lt was stated that official notice had been received of the constitution of Grand Lodges in the territory of Wyoming and in Indian territory , and in the provinces of Manitoba and Prince Edward ' s Island . Grand Master Potter , in retiring from oflice , delivered an appropriate address , showing that the Grand Lodge is in a most prosperous condition , and in communication with

some eighty similar grand bodies , among them thc new United Grand Lodge , Three Globes , of the German Empire . The following officers , elected December ist , were duly installed to serve for the year -. —Grand Master , U . Clark -, D . G . M ., J . M . Porter ; S . G . W ., M . Nisbet ; J . G . W ., S . B . Dick ; Grand Treasurer , F . II . Patton ; Grand

Secretary , J . Thomson . G . M . Clark delivered a brief ' address , in which he alluded to the arrangements for the reception of the thousands of brethren from abroad who will visit thc city next year . A letter was read from William J . Hughan , the antiquary , of Truro , England , showing that Philadelphia was

the " Mother city of Freemasonry on this continent , " . lodge having been warranted and constituted here by Provincial Deputy Grand Master Daniel Cox , under a patent from the Grand Lodge of England , in 1730 , and known and recognised in thc registry of London as The Hoop , in Water-street , No . 79 . Heretofore Boston has claimed the honour of having the first Masonic Lodge—that constituted by Provincial Grand Master Henry Price in 173 ^ .

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