Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

A candidate was initiated by the W . M ., who then was obliged lo leave the lodge , when the chair was taken by the I . P . M ., who initiated a second candidate . On the motion of Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., seconded by Bro . VV . B . Dyson , I . P . M ., a sum of 20 guineas was

unanimously voted to the Educational Fund of the province at the festival to be held in York on the Sth of May . After the close of the lodge , the brethren met at supper , and a very pleasant evening was passed , interspersed with speeches and songs .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the ; 2 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . H . D . Aslett , W . M . f D . Stroud , S . VV . ; VV . VV . Williams , l . W , j J . Sims , P . M ., I ' receptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; IC Craggs , S . D . ; E . Nash , J . D . ; and T . Jobson , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Jobson being the candidate . Bro . Long having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed Third and Second Degrees . The W . M , having risen , Bro . Long was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting ( Good Friday ) . The lodge was then closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . ; | . C . Conway , S . W . ; H . D . Smith . J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . ] . Mason , Sec . ; F . Chandler , S . D . ; J . Bartlett , [ . D . j T . Treadwell , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M . ; J . Gillingham , I ' . M . ; S . Smout , P . M . ; J . H . Tomlinson , S . Harrington , M . Rosenberg , J . M . Chapman , H . Guntrip , M . Peters , H . Holmes ,

[ . Neville , R . H . Broom , G . Inglish , J . H . Taylor , Murrell , Scholding , Stentiforth , and Roberts . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Broom being candidate . Bro . Broom answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The 4 th and Sth

Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by ihe brethren . Bro . Powell , 733 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the 26 th inst ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further ollering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 * . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Child , P . M ., W . M . ; II . Moss , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . W . ; VV . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tem . ); F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); H . Nash , S . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . ; and others . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The

lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the candidate having been examined , and answered the necessary questions in an exemplary manner , the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . Bro . H . Moss was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . The annual supper of this lodge of instruction will take place on Thursday , the 25 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ,, when there were present Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . Davies , acting Preceptor ; [ . Brown , Sec . ; W . W . Williams , S . D . ; VV . Hillier , J . D . ; and VV . Hatton , LG . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , giving the traditional history , Bro . Hatton acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed , and , on the second rising , Bro . A . Williams , W . M . of the Hammersmith Lodge , was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Harvey , VV . M . ; Smith , S . W . ; Livett , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Poole , S . D . ; Folkard , J . D . ; Mitchell . I . G . ; Cochrane , F . Hill , Spencer , Russell , Steele , Chapman , Ellson , [ . Wright , VVest , G . King , Cowland , Beaven , Langdon , and Weeks , Tyler . The lod

ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . ' ne ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Cowland as candidate . Bro . Spencer gave the charge in a very impressive manner . Bro . Russell being a candidate for passing , answered 'tie usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . ¦ in i ' i as candi ' ate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree .

Th « y " rose for the ' irst timc ' and the dues were collected WM ; " roseforthe second time , and Bro . Smith was elected w . M . for the first Monday in May . Bro . Smith returned thanks , *'"¦ appointed officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third Th , c * " receive ' the "Hearty good wishes" of the brethren . A " secretary announced that the subscriptions to thc Benevolent ua . t atlon had that evening passed the first . tVioo . The lodge will KS clos « dj anu adjourned to Monday , thc 29 th inst ., which in be Preceptor's night , when it is hoped a large muster will be 1 resent to enjoy Bro . Westley's excellent working .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This Th , ! i met at thc Horns Tavern > Kennington Park , on nuisday , the 4 th inst . Among those present were Comps . "; J-Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey ; G . Gardner . H .:

' ••westley , J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . j George Everett , Smith as V- D <> wling , S . N . j Salter , Principal Soj . j PPrn ! §' « > Asst- p- s ° i s - T- C" Walls- ?'? - > p z A ; - M , ddx •; w - p - Webb > p z > c-H- K ° hler > werAV y s > ' - - - " and others . Among the visitors BeLk if * " ° ™ , P . Z . 141 ; Lawrance , P . Z . 255 ; TV ** - ; ° Defries - J 77 i and j . Cox , 1305 . confirm ^ , , P revio " convocation were read and '" irmed , and the reonrt nf tho Ai . Hit fn , ™;^ .,, ,., «

Bro R 1 , adopted . Ballot was taken on behalf of he iinR '„ , ' I ? ' but from unavoidable circumstances of the % ?„ T * ? a ' ten (] in g- Since the consecration stalled tl p - - ?* years a ^' P- J at"es Terry has inunablp ¦? , / rlnci P > but irom unavoidable causes he was "Pon C mn w " V r - The du 'y therefore devolved arduous . " - * Lardner , who performed the three P '' ncbak h •n , ° n ^ s ln a „ fauUless manner - The new W « uSv H * ^ "JF-c , * Gardner * M'E-Z-5 W-Wicwel havinl ' iL H * t Salter ' , J- A Past Principal ' s " nanimoB-35 feTKHft *? V ^> ! t was res ° 'ved uus 'y I hat the best thanks of the chapter are due

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and are hereby given to Comp . H . J . Lardner , I . P . Z ., for the excellent manner in which he has discharged the duties of Installing Officer in the unavoidable absence of Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., who has filled that position since the consecration of the chapter . " Among the oflicers invested were Comps . Higgins , S . E . j G . Everett , Treas . ; and Dowling , S . N . The chapter was then closed , and the companions

adjourned to the banquet , which was most ably served by Comp . Buxton and assistants . The usual toasts followed . The M . E . Z . proved to be in the chair of the chapter as he has proved himself to be in other Degrees , a most genial and fluent speaker . Comps . E . Roberts , Carter , and others , vocally and instrumentally entertained the companions . The M . E . Z ., the Treasurer , and the Scribe E . are to be congratulated upon , the successful manner in which the proceedings were carried out .

BOLTON . —Concord Chapter ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Comps . John Booth , Prov . G . ist A . S ., Z . ; Jno . Hardcastle , H . ; J . W . Poyntz , J . j Jas . Newton , Prov . A . G . S . E ., S . E . j Jas . Naylor , S . N . j VV . Forrest , P . S . j 1 . W . Thompson , ist A . S . j S . H . Shorrock , 2 nd A . S . ;

Thos . Murphy , Org . ; Thos . Barnes , Stwd . ; Thos . Higson , Prov . G . Janitor , Janitor ; J . H . Wraith , F . W . Broadbent , and Geo . E . Greenhalgh ; and the following visitors : Comps . E . G . Harwood , P . Z . 221 , Prov . G . S . N . ; Wm . Duncan , Z . 221 , Prov . G . Treas . ; T . A . Martin , P . Z . 350 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . A . Mort , P . Z . 221 ; J . H . Watson , Z . 350 ; R . McMillan , 350 ; and Woolmer ,

350 . The chapter being opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . F . W . Brockbank and H . L . Hinnell , both of lodge 37 , who were both unanimously elected , and , together with Bro . R . Nightingale , S . W . 37 ( previously balloted for ) , they were admitted and exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch by Comp . John

Booth , Z ., the duties of P . S . being discharged by Comp . W . Forrest . It was agreed that in future the chapter meet three times a year , namely , on the third Monday in February , May , and November . A grant of £ 5 was made from the chapter funds towards the expenses incurred in furnishing the Freemasons' Hall . The Scribe E . intimated that at the recent annual meeting of Prov . G . Chapter the

following Bolton companions had been appointed as Prov . G . Officers , viz . : Comps . E . G . Harwood , P . Z . 221 , Prov . G . Scribe E . j John Booth , Z . 37 , Prov . G . ist A . S . ; John Kenyon , Z . 34 S , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . ; Wm . Duncan , Z . 221 , Prov . G . Treas . j and Jas . Newton , P . Z . 37 , Prov . Asst . G . Scribe . The hearty congratulations of the chapter were tendered to them on their preferment .

" Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting companions , and the chapter was then closed , and the companiorsadjourned to the banquet room , where a pleasant and agreeable evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In the course of the evening Comp . VV . Forrest , P . S ., proposed a special toast to " The Health of Comp .

Newton , P . P . G . S . N . and Prov . A . G . S . E ., " and in doing so mentioned that this month was the completion of Comp . Newton's quarter of a century since his initiation into Freemasomy , in April , 1 S 64 . He also referred to the great services rendered by Comp . Newton to the Royal Aich Degree in Bolton since his exaltation in 1 S 66 , and that mainly to bis exertions for many years the Degree had

been kept up , and was now flourishing to a greater extent than had been the case in the past . The toast was heartily received and honoured , and Comp . Newton suitably responded , and in doing so gave some of his experiences of the difficulties of maintaining an interest in the Degree in years gone bv , also of the

fluctuations in membership of the Concord Chapter from time to time , and commented upon the fact of thc chapter being the senior in Lancashire , having evidence that the Degree had been regularly worked in connection with the lodge ever since 176 S . The proceedings were enlivened by a few songs from Comps . Mort , Woolmer , Thompson , and Brockbank . BARROW - IN - FURNESS . — Henry Cook Chapter ( No . 1021 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this the youngest chapter upon the roll of West Lancashire was held on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when two candidates ( out of 1 1 accepted at the last meeting ) were present , and duly exalted to this Supreme Degree by the M . E . Z ., the lectures being given by the J ., H ., and M . E . Z . respectively . Too much praise

cannot be given for the excellent working of all the officers , particularly the M . E . Z . and the P . S . Comp . C . P . Richards , P . Z .. Prov . G . S . N ., rose , and , addressing the M . E . Z . and companions , said a pleasing duty had been entrusted to him , which he could have wished had been placed in the hands of some more able companion ; but , for two reasons , it was considered most

desirable he should undertake it . First , because he had rendered some slight services towards the formation of this chapter , and secondly , on account of his position as a present Prov . Grand Officer . Before he proceeded to discharge that duty , he wished on his own account , and he felt sure he could speak on behalf of the other P . Z . ' s present , to express the exceeding pleasure it had given them to witness

the ceremony of exaltation so ably and correctly performed by the M . E . Z ., his co-Principals , and subordinate officers . That was the more gratifying , as it assured them , as year succeeded year , and the companions in the minor offices in their turn ultimately arrived at the distinguished office now so worthily filled , that the sublime ceremonies of this Degree would be rendered and its ancient traditions

maintained in a manner worthy of Koyal Arch Masonry and of the chapter which bears the M . E . Z . ' s name . It would probably be remembered by the M . E . Z . that at the banquet which followed the consecration of this chapter a sum of money was collected from each subscribing member of the chapter as his proportion of cost of the same banquet , and which would

, in due course , have been applied to that purpose , but when the M . E . Z . so generously discharged all the liabilities then incurred , the companions were placed in somewhat of a difficulty . They could not insult Comp . Cook by offering him the money , neither would the companions receive their quota back again . It was then suggested by the 2 nd and 3 rd Principals , and he need not say unanimously and

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heartily agreed to by the companions , that a portion of such money should be expended in the purchase of a Founder ' s jewel , which it was his pleasing duty that evening to offer for their M . E . Z . ' s acceptance , and in doing so he could but feebly and inadequately express the feelings of

all the companion ? , that Comp . Cook might be long spared in the enjoyment of good health to come among them to cheer them by his presence and to inspire them to a faithful discharge of their respective duties , by the example he had always set throughout his long and distinguished Masonic

career . This was followed by R . A . honours , led by Comp . R . VV . Worrall , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . of C . The M . E . Z ., in reply , said he was very much taken by surprise , and could only express his great gratification at the remarks of Comp . Richards , and the hearty feelings expressed by the companions in presenting him with such

a beautiful jewel , which he should always wear with pleasure . He could assure them he should always endeavour to be present at the meetings of the chapter , as he considered it a very great honour to have the chapter named after him . The jewel , which is similar to the one worn by the remaining founders ( 15 innumber ) , was designed and manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , and is a beautiful specimen of

the goldsmith s art . It bore the following inscription : — " Presented to E . Comp . H . Cook , first Z ., as a mark of the very high esteem in which he is held by the companions . April ioth , 1 SS 9 . " The chapter was subsequently closed , and the companions adjourned to the supper-room , where dinner was served , presided over by the M . E . Z ., at which the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant . Present : Comps . Wm . Brown , M . E . Z . ; Geo . Simpson , P . Z ., as H . ; J . Blenkin , P . Z ., as J ., T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . j J . T . Seller , P . Z . ; Jas . Kay , S . E . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; H . Longford , F . W . Halliwell , P . Pearson , 1 . L . Spetch ,

W . Sharp , and others . Comp . IT . C . Pickersgill , P . Z . S 37 , was a visitor . Ballots were taken for two candidates , and Bro . F . R . Hansell , 1416 , was exalted by the M . E . Z ., the mystical lecture being given by Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z .

The M . E . Z . proposed that a sum of £ 5 5 s . be voted by the chapter to the Educational Fund of the province , the first festival of which is to be held in May in York , and this was carried unanimously . The name of a candidate was proposed , and the chapter was closed , the companions afterwards meeting at supper .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . G . L . Moore , Z . 1 G 9 , M . E . Z . ; R . [ . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas ., H . ; Neeld , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . Woods , acting S . E . ; Carl Fleck , P . S . 1275 , S . N . ; J . Addington , Z . 1275 ; Schadler , P . S . ; and others .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in a capital style . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rosefor thesecond timc , and Comp . Voisey was elected M . E . Z . for the 26 th inst ., as there will be no meeting on Good Friday . Comp . Schadler was elected a joining member . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Woods apologised for the absence of the S . E ., after which the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . J . I . Birch , VV . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , Bro . F . G . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,

assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and , on Bro . C . E . Birch , S . W . and VV . M . elect , being presented to him to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , proceeded with the ceremony , and , in due course , that brother was placed in the chair of A ., and saluted . He appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . I . birch , I . P . M . ; A . Burnett , S . W . j H . Mason , J . W . j

Major Eugene Sweny , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . f . S . G . D ,, Secj J . H . Roberts , M . O . ; VV . C . Taylor , P . G . I . G ., S . O . ; E . Morris , J . O . j R . Pidcock , R . M . J Rev . C . Solbc , P . G . Chaplain , Chap . j J . VV . Davis , S . D . j C . J . Wharton , J . D . j Baron H . de Worms , D . C . ( by proxy ) j F . J . Down , I . G . j and C . H . Lawson and C . D . Lang , Stwds .

Bro . Nichols then delivered the several addresses eloquently , and , on concluding , was rewarded with the applause of the brethren for his effective working . He was also accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed upon thc minutes of the lodge , for which he returned thanks . Bro . J . Birch , I . P . M ., was then presented with a handsome

and valuable P . M . 's jewel , inscribed with the thanks of the brethren , for his valuable services to the lodge during his year of ollice , for which he also returned thanks . Letters and telegrams of apology were received and read from Bro . the Rev . Hayman Cummings , D . P . G . M . M . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., and others , and then the lodge was closed .

Among the other brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 226 , P . P . S . G . W ., G . Stwd . j T . D . Hayes , P . M . 22 C , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . Moulds , VV . M . 22 O , P . P . G . I . G . j G . Kenneday , P . M . 226 , P . P . G . R . ; Col . Vansittart , 226 j W . J . Heath , P . M . 4 , - J . H . Shirley , S . W . 1 j G . H . Porter , 226 ; and C . Jolly , M . O . 22 O , P . P . G . U .

The banquet , which was admirably served in the hall by Bro . Moulder , having been thoroughly enjoyed , The W . M . gave the toast of "The Queen and Mark Masonry , " followed by that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . M . " The W . M . then gave the toast of "The D . G . M . M ., tho

Right Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton , and thc rest of tho Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with it thc name of Bro . Coupland , and in so doing said that , with regard to Bro . Lord Egerton and the majority of the Grand Officers , they knew very little about them personally , but they had heard of , and some of them had been privileged to