Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Inscription on the jewel : — " This jewel , with a framed testimonial , was presented by the members of Milton Lodge , No . 1144 , to Bro . James S . Ross , Esq ., P . M ., as a token of their esteem . " The framed testimonial was as follows : — " To James Smith Rois , Esq ., of Stamford House , Aslitonnnder-Lyne , Past Master of Milton Lodge , No . 1144 , of Antient Free and Accepted Masons .

"We , the undersigned members of Milton Lodge , beg to tender our heartfelt and good wishes to you , on vacating the Worshipful Master ' s chair at the close of your year of that honourable office . The many Masonic qualities with which you are endowed have endeared you to us , and ihe many laudable efforts you have made towards promoting the good of Masonry are too well known and need no

enumeration . I he many valuable presents you have made to the lodge have proved lo us the great interest you have taken in its welfare , and the labour you have bestowed in advocating the Masonic Charities , together with the large contributions you have made to them , will be felt with gratitude by the many recipients in years to come . The amiable manner in which you have conducted the business

of tlie lodge and the zeal with which you have discharged its duties , have caused you to be regarded with universal respect . We cannot , therefore , better express our ieelings than by presenting you with this humble tribute of respect , together with a Past Master ' s jewel ; and we earnestly hope that you may live long to enjoy those blessings with which the Great Architect of the Universe hath been pleased to

bless you , and when the Great Geometrician shall call you from this sublunary abode , that you may occupy a place in the presence ofthe Most Hi gh . " ROHERT KENYON , P . M . J AMES PRESTWICII . T . STAFFORD , P . M . J . OI . LERENSU . YW- . J STAFFORD , P . M . J AMESDKMPSEY . A . WILLIS , S . W . EDWINGARSIDE . J AMES POLLITT , J . W . A . BUCKLEY .

J KERRISON , S . D . E . J . ASIIENDEN . DAVID RADCLIFFK , J . D . JAMES HIGHWAY . JOHN * JONES , l . G . WILLIAM WILD . SAMUEL GARSIDE . GEORGE BEVAN . FRANCIS IRESON . MEI . LING LEVER . EDWARD LEES . J . II . REED . WILLIAM REVILL . J SHAW . RICHARD BORSEY . THOMAS BARHER . WILLIAM BENNETT . "

Bro . Ross , in responding , said that he scarcely felt able to express his feelings in thanking the brethren for the great kindness shown towards him ; lie had mixed amongst the members of the lodge always with every degree of satisfaction , and nothing would give him greater pleasure than in giving his utmost assistance to advance the interests of the lodge . With respect to the Masonic Charities , he should

always give , and influence others to give , what their means would allow . The objects were good and worthy of every Mason ' s consideration . He begged to thank them for the handsome present they had just made him . —Bro . Dempsey contributed an old English song , which met with great applause . —Bro . Ross said it was usual for the I . P . M . to propose the toast of "The W . M ., " and on this occasion

he felt it a very pleasing duty indeed , inasmuch as he had worked with him during the past year and had found him worthy of their confidence . He had no doubt that Bro . Pollitt would fill lhe chair creditably to himself and the lodge , and he trusted that the Wardens and brethren would give him that assistance which he himself had so liberally received . —Bro . Pollitt briefly responded . —Bro .

Ireson proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " with some very appropriate remarks , which were responded to by Bros . Wills , Bowers , Lees , Morris , and Fozzard iu very good Masonic speeches . Bro . Fozzard ( Liverpool ) alluded lo the good West Lancashire had done in establishing the Masonic Educational Institutionforlhat province , educating at the present time thirty-four children of distressed and

deceased Masons . — "The I . P . M . " and "P . M . ' s , " and other toasts were given , intermixed with songs and recitations . —Bro . Kerrison proposed "The Masonic Charities , " which met wilh a ver ) ' able response from Bro . Ross . The Tyler ' s toast being given the brethren separated , having spent one of the most enjoyable evenings ever experienced at Milton Lodge .

RAMSGATE . —Lewises' Lodge , A o . 1209 . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , ( Bro . Hiscock's , ) on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . Bro . the Rev . G . W . Sicklemore , P . G . S . W ., W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . This being the night for election of W . M ,, liro . J . Ellerm , S . W ., was unanimously elected . L .

Finch , Treas , ; G . Meager , Tyler . A candidate was proposed for initiation ; other business of the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Among the members present were : Bros . T . II . G . Snowdcn , P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 429 and 1209 ;

H . Wootton , B . Barnctt , A . Bowler , Camac , Hilton , Crocker , Cunningham , B . Z . Hiscock , P . M . ; B . N . Hiscock , Call , G . Haseltine . Visitors : Bros . G . E llawkes , W . M ., J . R . Fcakins , P . P . G . S . D ., Sec , T . M . Compton , S . D ., anil A . Wootton , J . D ., of 127 ; A . Twyman , W . M . 429 ; R . Rolfe , P . M . ; & c ., & c .

WARRINGTON . —Gilbert GnenallLodge , A o . 1250 . —The regular meeting of the lodge was held on Monday last . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . the chair was taken by Bro . Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . C . and W ., who was supported by Bros . \ V . Mossop , S . W . ; W Woods , J . W . j D . W . Finney , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; and

about twenty other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read ami confirmed . The business consisted of one passing , Uro . Brierly ; and three raisings , Bros . Pennington , Thistlethwaite , and Thos . Aukland . The lodge was then lowered and two gentlemen were proposed as fit and proper persons to be made Masons . The lodge was then duly closed with lhe usual solemnities .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . United Waterloo Chapter , No . 13 . —The regular meeting of this highly flourishing Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The Chapter was opened in ancient form , the minutes of the previous convocation , as also the report of "The

Audit Committee , " were read and confirmed . This being the usual period for the installation of Principals and officers for the ensuing year , a Board of Installed Principals was formed consisting of Ex . Comps . R . E . Barnes , P . Z ., 13 ; II . Bickerstaff , M . E . Z ., 13 ; H . Clerk , P . Z ., 13 ; J . Henderson , P . Z ,, 13 ; Jno . Graydon , P . Z . 13 ; J . Hasler , M . E . Z ., 206 ; Chas . Cook , P . Z ., 13 ; W . Shepherd ,

P . Z . 158 ; who according to ancient custom installed Ex . Comps . Wm . Norman , as M . E . Z . ; A . F . Tafls , Ii . ; J . L . Thomas , J . ; R . E . Barnes , P . Z ., asE . ; John Kirk , N . ; John Batstone , P . S . ; John-Henderson , P . Z . as Treas . ; Geo . Allison , Janitor . Associate Companions were re-admitted , when the M . E . Z . informed the Chapter that subsequent to their last convocation , the

following names had been received for exaltation in this Chapter , due notice of which had been given in the summonses convening the meeting , viz . : Bro . G . E . Grover , of St . Paul ' s Lodge , No . 374 , proposed by Ex . Comp . Clerk , P . Z . 13 , seconded by Ex . Com ]) . Graydon , P . Z . 13 ; also Bro . Geo . Iicrvey , Cornwallis Lodge , 1107 , proposed by Comp . Knight , seconded by Ex . Comp .

Henderson , P . Z . The ballot was taken and declared unanimous in . their favour , and Bros . Mays ( previously ballotted for ) and Grover being present , were regularly introduced and exalted to that supreme degree . —Resolved unanimously , "That the best thanks of the Chapter are especially due , and are hereby tendered to , Ex . Comp . John Henderson , P . Z ., for his kindness in acting as

Installing Master on this occasion , the very efficient manner in which he discharged the duties thereof , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . " Visitors present Comps . J . Ilasler , M . E . Z . 206 ; A . W . Tattershall , J . 206 ; W . J . Natrab , P . Z . ; John Dyer , Lily Chapter ; Wm . Shepherd , P . Z . 156 ; John Pitt , 15 S ; Jas . Griffin , 206 ; Geo . Fred . Cook , 174 . All business being

concluded the Chapter was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony , and the Companions , about forty in number , adjourned to Comp . Degray ' s , The Freemasons' Tavern , where the banquet was served in the most recherche style . The usual loyal toasts being duly given and responded to , Ex . Comp . Cook , M . E . Z ., proposed "The health of the Principals , " and adverted lo the excellent working of

the ceremonies , mentioning the high character for which Chapter No . 13 has been for so many years pre-eminent . The Principals severally addressed the Companions , assuring them it would be their utmost endeavour by constant attendance and a faithful discharge of the dulies of their respective offices to merit a continuance of their

esteem . " The health of the Visitors" was next given aud received b y the Companions with great eclat . The M . 1-1 Z . then proposed "The health ofthe Officers of this Chapter , " who severally responded to the eulogies passed on them . The Companions parted at an early hour , having spent a truly Masonic evening .

Victoria Chapter , A o . 1056 . —The regular convocation of this young and flourishing chapter was held at its usual place of meeting , the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Monday , the 71 I 1 instant , when the following brethren were duly exalted into the supreme degree of lhe Royal Arch , viz . -. Bros . James Whiley Taylor , Otto Booth , John Wigg and Charles William Gamier ,

the ceremony being very ably performed by Comp . I . P . Z . Chas . Hosgood , business having prevented the M . E . Z ., Comp . George Ilayward Oliver , being present until late in the evening . Amongst those present were Comps . Edward Clark , II . ; James Brett , P . Z . and Treasurer ; J . Alfred A . Pendlcbuvy , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Elias Gottheil , N . ; C . W . Noehmcr , P . Soj . ; John

D . Taylor ; G . Newman ; II . Ehnhuus ; J . W . Forge ; W . Ashby ; T . H . Ball ; W . II . Hooper ; J . J . Caney ; W . R . Baker ; W . J . Ferguson ; R . E . Bright ; E . Roberts ; IL Smith ; and visitors , Comps . E . Baker and N . Gluckstein . The resignation of Comp . George Kenning , who was unable to attend , as the night of meeting did not suit him , was received by the

companions with very much regret . After the dispatch of other business , and the reception of two propositions for the next meeting , viz . : the names of Bros . George Parker , of Lo . 50 ., and Chas . Frederick llogard , J . D . of Lo . 205 , for exaltation , the companions adjourned to the banquet where the remainder of the evening was very pleasantly spent and enlivened with a little harmony .

PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Chapter of Elias Ashmole , A o . 148 . — The regular annual convocation of this chapter took place on Monday afternoon last , at the Chapter Rooms , at four o ' clock . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . B ., M . E . Z ., was supported by Comps . Robert Stevenson , II . ; D . W . Finney , J . ; Mossop , Scribe E . ; Syred , Scribe N . ; W .

Richardson , P . S . ; Captain Molt , P . / .. 241 , Prov . G . Scribe N . ; Kearnc , P . Z . 241 ; Alderman Hephcrd . Councillor Maxfield , Savage , and about twelve others . The chapter was opened by the Principals , when the rest of the companions were admitted and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . now called upon Captain Mott to take the first chair as Installing Principal . M . E . Comp . Kerne then presented Comp .

Stevenson as M . E . Z .-elect , and he was duly installed in the first chair . Comps . Finney and Bowes were then duly presented and installed as II . and J . respectively . 'lhe following companions were then invested to the offices attached lo their names : —William Mossop , E ; Gilbert Greenall , N . ; W . Richardson , P . S . ; John Bowes , Treas . ; and James Hannah , Janitor . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjourned to the Lion Hotel for tea . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter , No . 200 . —This

chapter met in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , at 5 o ' clock p . m . on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant , when the following officers and companions were present : Comps . W . F . Rooke , Z . ; J . F . Spurr , P . Z ., H . ; Ii . A . Williamson , J . ; R . Ii . Peacock , E . ; Ii . C . Martin , N . ; S . II . Armitage , P . S . ; W . IL Garnett , 1 st A . S . ; D . Fletcher 2 nd A . S . ; J . A . Chapman , Treas . ; J . Verity ,

, Tanitor ; J . W . Woodall , P . Z . ; J . Fisher , P . Z . ; W . II . Smyth , P . Z ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln ; Grover ; W . Peacock ; and the Hon . P . Stanhope . The minutes were confirmed . Bro . J . C . Browne , elected last meeting , was admitted and exalted to the degree of a R . A . Mason . The Principals and P . S . each having performed their parts in the most faultless and able manner , which the candidate and all present

acknowledged by marked attention . The next duty was the installation of Principals , and investment of officers , Comp . Major W . H . Smyth , P . Z ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln , performed the duties of Installing Master , and we heartily congratulate this kind-hearted , deserving , and energetic Mason in the thorough success of his undertaking . Each of the newly-installed Principals having acknowledged

that the language , combining with it Comp . Smyths sublime and eloquent delivery , had made a very deep impression on him . The following are the names of the officers : Comps . W . T . Farthing , Z . ; Ii . A . Williamson , Ii . : W . Peacock , J- ; J . A . Chapman , Trea . ; W . Ii . Garnett , E . ; Ii . C . Martin , N . ; D . Fletcher , P . S . ; G . H . Walshaw , 1 st A . S . ; H . Grover , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Verity ,

Janitor . The three Principals above named are , for energy , zeal , and general Masonic usefulness , everything that any chapter could , desire , and the subordinate officers have been selected as likely to follow in their footsteps . A vote of thanks was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously to the Installing Master ( Comp . Smyth ) , and we hope the Masons of his own province will read THE FREEMASON , and see by it that he is , although absent

from them , still faithfully and kindly working for Masonry . Comp . Smyth , in acknowledging the compliment thus paid to him , stated in his usual kind language that it would at all times be a source of pleasure to him to perform his Masonic duties here or elsewhere . The chapter was now closed in due form , and the companions retired to the annual banquet , which was supplied by Bro . Chapman in his usual very excellent style , in fact he has made himself famous as a first-class caterer .

GAINSBOROUGH . — . ¦ - /// Saints Chapter , Ao . 422 . — This Chapter , which has for some lime past been in abeyance , was opened at the Masonic Hall , in this town , on Tuesday evening , the 22 nd February , when Comp . James Fred . Spurr , P . Z ., presided as Z . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . John Wm . Pashley , the M . E . Z . ) , assisted by Comps . John Ilawksworth , II . andJ . Laughtonj .

After the minutes ofthe former meeting had been read and confirmed , the two latter Comps . were re-elcclcd to their respective offices , and Comp . Spurrwasunanimouslyelected thcM . E . Z . ; JohnMoxon , P . Soj . ; II . Curtis , Scribe ; E . J . Laughton , jun ., Scribe N . ; and B . Box , Janitor . Comp . Spurr then imparted an instructive address upon the

ceremony of exaltation and the working of the Chapter . Several candidates were proposed for exaltation , and it is intended , if possible , to hold a Chapter the evening previous to the day of the next Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire , to be holdcn at Gainsborough , that Companions in the province may have an opportunity to be present . The Chapter was duly closed at 9 p . m .

MELTON MOWIIR . VY . —De Mo-. obray Chapter , Ao . 1130 . —A regular convocation of this flourishing young chapter was held at the George Hotel , on Thursday , the 10 th instant , when among the companions present were the Rev . W . Langley , M . E . Z . ; F . Pern Ncwcome , H . ; W . KcUv , P . G . Supt ., J . ; Geo . Brown , E . ; J . Jones Fast , as N . ; Douglas , P . S . ; Bright , A . S . ; Adeock , Treas . ;

Petty , Duncomb , Sclby , Chester , Ncwcome , and others . The chapter having been opened by the Principals , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Comp . Capt . William Hartopp , of the Windsor Castle Chapter , No . 771 , and Comp . E . J . Orford , Past Scribe E . of the United Pilgrims'Chapter , No . 507 , who were duly elected as joining members . A

ballot was also taken for Bros . \\ ilham White Goodc and Henry Deane , ofthe Howe and Charnwood Lodge , No . 1007 , Loughborough ; Edward Browning , of the Lodge of Merit , No . 466 , Stamford ; S . W . Johnson , S . W . of the llercward Lodge , No . 1232 , Bourne ; and Lippin and Snodin , ofthe Rutland Lodge , No . 1130 ; all of whom were unanimously elected . Bros . Goodc , Deane and

Johnson being in attendance were then exalted , the ceremony being most efficiently performed by Comps . Langley , M . E . Z ., and Douglas , I ' . S . On the conclusion of the ceremony the Historical Lecture . vas given by Comp . Kelly , the Symbolical by Comp . Douglas , and the Mystical by lhe M . E . Z . A ballot then took place for the officers for the ensuing year , when the following were

elected : F . Pern Ncwcome , M . E . Z . ; Orford , II . ; Douglas , J . ; Dr . Ashforlh , E .-, Adeock , N . ; Fast , P . S . ; Bright , A . S . ; Duncomb , A . S . ; Deane , D . of C . ; Rev . W . Langley , Treas . ; Goode and Johnson , Stewards ; Turville , Janiter . Several propositions having been made for the exaltation of brethren , the chapter was closed in form and with solemn prayer , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

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properties of well-selected cocoa , Mr . ICpps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills . " Made simply with boiling water or milk . Sold only in tin-lined packets , labelled J AMES EM'S & Co ., Homceopathie Chemists , London . —[ Advt . ]