Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

the Leeds and other Lodges , my extreme pleasure at seeing them here on this occasion . 1 esteem it a great honour to see such a noble company gathered on the present occasion , and I thoroughly appreciate the kindly feelings that have caused it . It has been my lot to serve as W . M . of my mother lodge two years , therefore , upon ascending this chair , my feelings are not exactly the same as those of a newly-inslalled Master , yet I do feel it a great honour to

occupy the chair of Lodge Prudence . The lodge was formed under somewhat peculiar circumstances . It was felt , in the first place , that it was desirable to hold a lodge meeting on the Saturday afternoon , and secondly , it was thought desirable to hold a lodge on what we may call temperance lines . I have often heard it said by the uninitiated that Freemasonry was nothing better than an eating and drinking society . If in establishing Lodge

Prudence in Leeds we do nothing more than prove that Freemasonry can exist and flourish without that—and I do not wish to say a word against any other lodge—sit shaU have established the principle that Freemasonry is founded upon something greater and nobler , that it is founded upon principles that will stand every test , and survive "the wreck of mighty empires . " We are not all teetotalers , I am not one myself ; but I have joined this lodge to prove

to those who sneer and cast stones at us that we have a principle far above what they give up credit for , and that that principle will stand every test that is brought against it . No other business offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed , amid a perfect volley of "Hearty good wishes . " The great body of visitors and members dined together , and later in the evening a concert , attended by ladies , was given . This latter part of the proceedings was

especially enjoyed by the ladies , who are regularly invited to the entertainment of this lodge . The company separated after having seen one of the most happy and eventful days in the history of Lodge Prudence . ^ The inscription on the jewel presented to the I . P . M . was as follows : " Presented by Lodge Prudence , 2069 , to its second Master , Rev . Thomas Cartwright Smyth , D . D ., P . M ., Past Dep . Dist . Grand Master Eastn . Archo ., Provincial Grand Chaplain West Yorks . "

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . Frasir , I . G . 1507 , occupied the chair , and there were present in addition Bros . B rtolle and Messcr as Wardens ; Merrifield and Boyden as Deacons ; Scannell , I . G . ; Dimsdale , Sec . ; and several other brethren . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . Fraser rehearsed the ceremony

ot passing , Bro . Rooke being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bleakley as candidate . Bros . W . Rooke , R . S . Merrifield , and J . Scannell were elected members . Bro . Bertolle was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed at this lodge on Wednesday , the 24 th inst ., by Bro . E . Storr , P . M . 167 , & c .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Block , W . M . ' j Dale , S . W . ; Walters , J . W . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec . j and Borritt . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed by the W . M .. Bros . Milbourn and Dale

personating candidates . The 1 st Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Milbourn , and the and Section by Bro . Vellenoweth , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The W . M . ro * e for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Dale was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge -was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . » 3 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-hill . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M . ; E . V . New , S . W . ; C . J . Biorn , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; C . R . Wickcns , S . D . ; J . H . Gluckstein , | . D . ; J . W . Curlis , I . G . ; J . W . Cuff , 160 S , P . M . ; J . Stephens , r 42 j , P . M . ; I . Millier , W . M . >? 3 i W . I . Stratum , R . Dillon , A . Barrodell , W . Chappie , H . Curtis , ami L . M . Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last in the

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened Second Degree , and Bro , Millier was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Millier candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was called off and on . The 3 rd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . The rst Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . E . V . New was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the rjth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Lelnster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . I . R . Allman , W . M . ; A . Hardy , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . Sir , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . rj 43 , Sec ; O . W . Battley , S . D . ; W . C . Williams , J . D . j Jos . Baiiey , I . G . ; W . T . Potts , Stwd . ; J . Cruttenden , C . S . Mote , J . Potter , J . C . Conway , H . J . Pellatt , and H . Saqui . Bro . J . McDuell , 188 , was

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 . McDuell being candidate . Bro . J . Bailey gave the charge , and Bro . Cruttenden explained the first tracing board . Bro Read worked the 7 th Section of the Lecture , assisted by Bro Hardy . Bro . McDuell was elected a member . Bro . Hardy was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in

rotation . The Auditors made their report tor the past twelve months , which was satisfactory in every point , and a vote of thanks was unanimously carried , to be entered on the minutes , for the way Bro . Dehane had prepared and kept the accounts . A yote of condolence was passed with Mrs . Seggar at the sad , shocking , and sudden death ot her husband , Bro . T . Seggar . Communications were read from the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction and Mr . Flood . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . m $ ) - —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Printing Worksf 202 , Whltcchapel . road , E „ on the 15 th i « st ., when there Were present Bros . Twinn , W . M . ; V . J . West , S . W . ; Sinclair , J . W . ; McDonald , Preceptor ; Robson , Sec ; Richardson , S . D . ; Winkley , I . G . ; Watkins , Esmond , and Haviland . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the ine

previous meeting were read ana connrmen . loage was openea 111 the Second Degree , and Bro . Watkins answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising wai > rehearsed by the W . M . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . F . S . West was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and the lodge was closed . . . . . After the business of the evening had been completed , the brethren then proceeded to ballot for a Life-Governorship in one of

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the Masonic Institutions in accordance with the by-laws of the " Second Masonic Subscription Fund " of this lodge of instruction , of which Bro . W . H . Myers , P . M . 1445 , is President and Treas . ; Bro . McDonald , P . M . 144 S , Vice-President ; and Bro . J . A . Robson , P . M . r 44 $ , Hon . Sec ; and which proved in favour of Bro . Sinclair .

PF . CKHAM LODGE ( No . 147 J ) . —The annual supper of this Iodize of instruction was held on Wednesdav , the totli inst ., at the Lord Wellington Hotel , Old Kent-road , at' which Bro . W . T . P . Montgomery , W . M . 147 S , presided , and was supported by Bros . David Rose , Preceptor , P . M . 1473 and 1622 ; H . Vickery , P . M . 147 S ; J . Elhvood , W . M . 179 ; James Garner , P . M . 975 anil 1622 ; Grammant , P . M . 1559 , Sec . 1622 ; Cowley , P . M . 1559 ; ( hannon , P . M . 1475 ; Linstcad , 9 or ; Venncr , I . G . 901 ; J . D . Smith , P . M . i 6 < 8 ; and several others .

The supper was fixed for 7 . 30 , and at that hour the gavel was sounded and found the brethren seated at gaily decorated tabk-s , which were soon well filled with the lavish articles detailed on the menu , and which did great credit to the caterers , Messrs . Venner and Taylor , of the Lord Wellington and Lord Nelson Hotels . The usual loyal toasts were proposed , and afterwards the President gave the toast of " Bro . David Rose , P . M ., the able Preceptor for the last i 8 yearsof thcPcckham Lodge of Instruction , " of whom , he said , it was difficult in his presence to speak . He would ,

therefore , only mention facts which were admitted by all who came in contact with Bro . Rose , viz ., the skill and ability which he had at all times brought to bear in discharging his duties , and thus enabling every Master of the Peckhamand Rose Lodges to efficiently perform his duties and install his successor ; also to the constant attendance of Bro . Rose in the lodge . A very cordial reception having been given to the toast , Bro . Rose , P . M ., replied , and spoke of the pleasure he always derived in giving information to all in search of Masonic knowledge . The Treasurer and Secretary spoke ^ of the good financial position of the lodge , and of the increase during the year in members .

" The President , " " The Visitors , and other toasts were duly honoured ; also a special toast to Bro . J . Garner , P . M ., on his return to health , after a long and severe illness . During the evening some very excellent songs and recitations were given by Bros . J . Powell , J . D . Smith , Loder , Osterstock , Humphreys , E . M . Gib ' son , Douglas , C . J . Smith , and others . After which , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded to the W . M . for presiding , and the brethren all left just before 12 , having previously passed a vote of thanks to Messrs . Venner and Taylor for the splendid supper provided by them . There were visitors present from all the South London lodges .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) . —A meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , Putney , on Monday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . Bugler , W . M . ; Langley , S . W . ; Cutbill , J . W . ; Bond , Treas . ; Grundy , Sec . ; Gompertz , S . D . ; Sapsworth , J . D . ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor ; Hailing , I . G . ; Carter , P . M . ; Webb , P . M . ; Williams , P . M . ; Slinn , Dare , Martin , Fcatherstone , and Plant . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . proposed working

the initiation ceremony , and Bro . Howell , offering himself as a candidate , the ceremony was duly rehearsed , the charge being given by Bro . Gompertz , S . D . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed down to the First Degree . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , the answers being given by the brethren . Bro . Langley , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The officers were appointed in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the nth inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Sammons , W . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; F . Dustcrwald , S . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; C . A . Itter , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler . •H . Matthews , W . Brindley , A . Wells , Charles Lambert , R . J . Harnell , E . Nice , C . Parsons , James Rowe , A . Clark , Frank Gulliford , William Ham , W . Hancock , E . Chamberlain . T . A .

Dickson , F . M . Noakcs , G . F . Swan , R . E . Cursons , J . P . Bertlni , James Woodward , H . G . Marsden , and J . Docker . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . C . Parsons having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge openea in the Second Decree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . VV . C .

Smith worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Docker worked the 3 rd Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . C . Mulvey , S . W ., be W . M . for that evening fortnight , as Bro . E . Farwig , P . M ., would rehearse the ceremony or installation on the evening of Thursday , the 18 th inst ., and would appoint his officers—seconded by the J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation for the evening of the 35 th inst . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

ELEANOR LODGE ( No . r 707 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Seven Sisters' Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham . Present : Bros . Webb ( W . M . of the mother lodgel W . M . ; Derry , S . W . ; Walker , J . W . ; Hubbard , Preceptor ; Wilson , acting Sec ; Beard , S . D . ; Franckel , I . G . ; and R . Walker .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremonies of the First and Third Degrees were rehearsed very ably by the W . M . Lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M , for the ensuing week elected . A hearty vote of thanks was then passed to Bro . Wilson , acting Sec , for his very handsome and uselul present of furniture to the lodge , which he duly acknowledged , anil the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Courtfield Hotel , Earl ' s Court S . W . Present Bros . VV . C . Williams , W . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; Daniel Hughes , J . W . ; Sims , as Sec ; Raynor , S . D .: Crasrss , l . D .: J . Neville , I . G . ; Read , P . M . ; David Hughes , Wilton , Dresden Aslett , Wyles , Heath , and Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wilton answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted .

Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Dresden answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . R . H . Williams was elected W . M . for next meeting . The lodge was then closed . Before the brethren separated , " The Health of H . R . H . the M . VV . Grand Master" was heartily drunk , and " Many happy returns of the day" wished him .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., W . M . ; Taylor , S . W . ; Shaw , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Brindley , P . M ., S . D . ; Green , junr ., J . D . ; Mason I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Wade , P . M . ; Major Skinner , Roberts , Wakley , Hie ) , Clarkson , Edwards , Abbott , and Grist . 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 . Abbott being the candidate . Bro . Roberts , a

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 . Roberts being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The W . M . having risen for the first time , Bros Shaw , 1687 , and Major Skinner were unanimousl y elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro Taylor was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on lhursday , the nth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , GoWhawkroad Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . Williams , W . M . ; AM ' tbart ' - ,: sPc'gc ' , P . M , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; ^ i-IVU' ;; * ' Whittle , J . D . ; Craggs , I . G . ; Davies , Precentor ; Child , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Stonnill , anil Stroud . the lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the becond and Third Degrees . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . navies , assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Uro . btonmH answered the questions , and was cntru .-ted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony com . p , , „ T . ^ ' ? d Se rcsumed to the First Degree . Bro . . Breitbart was elected W . M . for next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

. i ™ - SY"C £ LOI ? GE ( No . 2012 L-A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , ! fe „ . ' lnst - Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; W . W . Williams , S . W . ; W . G . Coat , J . W . ; Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; G . Gardner , S . D . ; A . Gammett , l . D . j Hazlitt , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; Sims , P . M . ; Wood , Hopkins , Stroud , Osborne , Dodson , and Harvey . W . M . elect 2012 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wood offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed in a perfect manner by the W . M . Bro . Wood candidate . Bro . Stroud offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising > n sneh a manner as to gain the commendation of the brethren , BroStroud being the candidateThe

. . W . M . then gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the rst Section of the Lecture worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . W . W . Williams was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and a most hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Long for the perfect manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . This vote was supported by many of the brethren in very eulogistic terms . The lodge was then closed .

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COLCHESTER . —Patriotic Chapter ( No . 51 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held on the nth inst ., in the Library of Colchester Castle ( kindly lent by Bro . James Round , M . P . ) , when the following were installed as Principals for the ensuing year : Comps . John I . C . Turner , P . P . G . O ., Z . ; Richard Clowes , H . ; and G . Harrison , J . The ceremony was most ablv performed bv

Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., P . G . D . C . Herts , and Sec . R . M . B . I ., and at its conclusion the following officers were invested : Comps . T . J . Railing-, P . Z ., P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; I . T . Bailey , S . N . ; W . P . Lewis , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . G . Mills , P . S . ; A . S . B . Sparling , 1 st A . S . ; R . D . Poppleton , 2 nd A . S . ; C . Osmond , P . G . O ., Org . ; and Munsun , Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Terry for

, his kindness in attending and performing the ceremony of the day ; and the sum of five guineas was voted towards the funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The report of the Auditors was read , and showed the chapter funds to be in a satisfactory condition . Nearly to

companions afterwards dined together in the new coffee room of the Three Cups Hotel , an excellent repast being well served by the manager , Mr . Edwards . During the evening the sum of £ 6 5 s . was collected to supplement the grant voted in chapter to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

Among the companions present , besides those already mentioned , were ; Comps . A . H . Moyes , P . Z . 88 ; C . O . G . Becker , P . Z . 51 ; N . Tracy , P . Z . 376 , P . G . S . E . Stiff . ; S . R . Anness . P . Z . 376 ; H . J . Wright , P . Z . 376 ; J . E . Wiseman , P . Z ., P . G . Swd . Br ; F . R . Hales , 507 ; Alfred Welch , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; E . Hennemeyer , P . Z . ; Thomas Rix , P . Z . ; J . Street , P . Z . ; R . Little , W . Jelley , F . Horsman , R . Haward Ives , and F . Quilter .

BURNLEY . —Chapter of Nativity ( No . 126 ) . — The installation meeting of this ancient chapter took place on the 3 rd inst ., at the Bull Hotel , when there were present £ om ? , - H f . rrison ' ,. - 5 Oldman , H . ; J . Harrison , J . ; O'Malley , S . E . ; Sharrocks , P . S . ; B . Whitaker , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org ., as N . ; Bollard , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . H . H . Robinson , Chaplain ; J . Whitham , T . Thornton , and Porrett .

Comp . Richard Nelson , P . Z ., opened the chapter , and afterwards proceeded to instal Comps . Oldman , as Z . ; J . Harrison , as H . ; and Sharrocks , as J . The following officers weie then invested : Comps . Waterson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . Whitham , S . E . ; O'Mallev . P . S . :

B . Whitaker , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org ., A . S . ; Thornton , A . S . ; Porrett , S . N . ; and J . Robinson , Janitor . After the usual addresses had been given to the officers , and "Hearty good wishes " and congratulations to the three Principals , the chapter was closed , and the companions retired for

refreshments . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including that of "The Prov . G . Supt ., Comp . Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " which was responded to by Comps . Bollard , B . Whitaker , and Nelson .

Comp . Oldman , Z ., proposed the toast of "The Installing Officer . " Comp . Nelson responded , and urged the companions to meet periodically for instruction and improvement in the grand ritual of the Hol y Royal Arch . Comp . Bollard , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., acted as Director of Ceremonies , and a very pleasant and profitable meeting was brought to a close by the Janitor ' s toast .

The Grand Encamptment of Knights Templar of the United States , at its recent triennial meeting at St . Louis , after carefully hearing both sides of the question now pending between the Great Priory of Canada and the Scottish Templars Encampment of New Brunswick , have come to the resolution that it is not a matter in which it is called upon to interfere and that the said Scottish encampments cannot be described as clandestine , nor can com * munication with them be justly forbidden . It was

subsequently resolved to recognise the Great Priory of Canada as a sovereign and independent body of Knights Templar and to establish fraternal and knightly relations with her . MORTGAGES . —Messrs . JAMES are in a position to Supply Money to ANY EXTENT on the following Securities : —Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves , Life In . terests , tec . Reversions , Borough Rates , & c , at the lowest current rates of interest . Prompt Settlement , ir , Staple Inn , London W . C—[ ADVT . J