Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Williams , and , being duly elected , Mr . Williams was initiated into Freemasonry in the customary manner by Bro . Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , the working tools being finlained by Bro . Banks , S . W . Bro . Jackson afterwards raised Bro . W . Griffith to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and presented the working tools of that degree . The Charity box received substantial support , and the lodge was closed in due form , and in peace and harmony .

ILKLEY . —Olicana Lodge ( No . 1522 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of this lodge has been held . The members present being Bros . Joseph Pollard , W . M- * C Watson , P . AI . ; John Gaunt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; \ V Margerison , P . M . ; Thomas Woodhead , P . M . ; Dr . Johnson , P . AL ; J . Cooper , P . M . ; H . Alorton , S . VV . ; U * Wedgwood , J . W . ; T . J . Critchley , Treas . ; A . B .

Balfour , Sec ; A . E . Kershaw , S . D . ; W . J . Kaye , J . U . ; Dr . Bates , I . G . ; A . Sykes , Tyler ; Scott , Adams , and Brotherton . The visitors were Bros . VV . C . Lupton , P . AI . ; C . AI . Wilson , P . AL 974 ; M . Mullen , P . AL 600 ; H . Firth , T P . Brown , J . H . Rooks , and J . Swithenbank , all of 164 S ; C . B . Scott , P . AL 289 ; J . H . Carter , Philanthropic ; Jas . Arnold , P . M . 1034 ; F . VV . Fox , 1034 ; F - C-i- > 1542 ;

and VV . J . Waugh , P . M . 1545 . Bro . J . Gaunt , P . P . G . D ., presented Bro . Henry Morton , who was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing 12 months by Bro . W . C . Lupton , P . M ., in accordance with thc ancient rites and customs of the Order , after which the W . AI . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . V .. Wedgwood , S . W . ; A . E . Kerchaw , J . W . ; T . J .

Critchley , Treas . ; VV . N . Adams , Sec . ; VV . J . Kaye , S . D . ; A . B . Balfour , J . D . ; Brotherton , I . G . ; and A . Sykes , Ty ler . Bro . Thos . Woodhead , P . AI ., was elected Charity Steward , and _ the W . M . was appointed almoner of the lodge .

The brethren adjourned to the Crescent Hotel to celebrate their annual festival , where a dinner had been provided by Air . and Airs . Alercer . The usual loyal toasts were given , then followed the usual Alasonic toasts and " Success to the VV . AI ., " " The Masonic Charities , " and " Our Visiting Brethren . "

HAMPTON WICK . — Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the White Hart Hotel , on Monday , the gth inst . Among the brethren presentwere Bros . R . W . Forge , P . G . D . C . Middx ., W . M . ; J . Filler , P . AL , S . VV . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., J . W . ; the Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap ., Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec . ; F . L . Chandler ,

S . D . j VV . T . Peat , Org . ; Jobbins , D . of C ; Featherstone , P . A . G . P . Aliddx ., I . P . M . ; Richer , H . Handel , C . Bonell , R . Drummond , H . Gerhold , E . Dare , Sapsworth , Grant , T . J . Smith , J . J . Smith , Planbock , Gentle , and many others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Gentle was duly and impressively raised

to the Third Degree . W . Bro . R . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . of Middx ., having been announced , was received in due form , and at once proceeded to install Bro . Filler as W . AL The ofiicers appointed and invested were Bros . T . C . Walls , SAV . ; Chandler , J . W . ; the Rev . C de Crespigny , Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , Sec . ; Jobbins , S . D . ; Handel , J . D . ; Bonell , I . G . ; Peat , Org . ; Drummond , D . of C . j Gerhold , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Upon the conclusion of the

addresses which were earnestly delivered , a Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Forge , in recognition of his services as VV . M . Previously to the lodge being closed , a notice of motion was given to call a special meeting to consider the advisability of removing the lodge . A vote of thanks having been given to the Installing Officer for his services , which he duly acknowledged , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the usual toasts followed .

RUGELEY . —St . Augustine ' s Lodge ( No . 1941 ) . —On Tuesday evening the regular monthly meeting was held at the Lodge Room , Shrewsbury Arms Hotel . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Ormson , P . AI ., presided , and amongst those present were Bros , the Rev . Prebendary Grier , George Buttery , I . P . M . j E . Marshall , S . W . j J . Bums , J . VV . j G . Gee , T . James , H . Gilbert ,

J . H . Beard , J . Davenport , C . Browell , C . Gee , W . Alacgregor , Watkins , Sec . ; Taylor , Sandford , W . M . Foggo , W . R , Sanderson , Watson , Foggo , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , and also the bye-laws of the lodge . The brethren next proceeded to vote , by ballot , for the election of a W . M . for the ensuing 12 months .

"ro . George Buttery , I . P . M ., was declared to be unanimousl y elected . Bro . Thomas James was also unanimously re-elected as Treasurer , and Bro . VV . Turner as Tyler . Other business having been transacted the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the supper room , and after enjoying themselves , contributions were made to the Charity box , which was next examined , and the contents made up to a sum of £ 5 5 s .

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INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting 41 I lod £ e was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , W . There were preSent Bros . J . Laurence , VV . M . ; F . Chandler , ? 'W- ! . S . J . Humfress , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M ., Sec . ; J ° s . Lichtenfeld , S . D .: E . F . Ferris . I . D . ; P . Monson .

A ° ; ,. C Coleman , Stwd . ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . « •Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; G . Davis , £ M . iG W . j . Mason , H . J . Wood , W . Harris , D . ? ° <» d _ R . E . Cursons , G . Dickenson , D . Hart , C . J . Morse , H . Robinson , and C . S . Mote .

ne lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of an _ PreV ' 0 US meetin ? were read and confirmed . Calling off . ° was practised . After the usual preliminaries , the -a _> mOI \ . of raisin _ was rehearsed , Bro . Harris as candiuZ , J , - Stroud gave the lecture on the first tracing n , / V which he received a vote of thanks . Bro . Randier was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The f > e was the closed in peace and harmony .

of ^ A ^ PERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting wis lodge was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at ctoria Mansions Reataurant , Victoria-street , S . W . resent : Bros . Bowen , W . M . ; Hayes , S . W . ; Hume ,

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J . W . j Wray , P . AL , Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; G . Musson , Sec ; Fraser , S . D . ; Dotterill , J . D . ; Wynn , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Evans , Salter , Saunders , Coughlan , Dexter , Brindley , Whitehead , Morgan , and Clarkson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Brindley was duly passed to the Degree of a Fellow

Craft , and Bro . Dexter was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed . It was unanimously resolved that the ceremony of installation be rehearsed on the first Wednesday in next month , and that Bro . VV . Brindley , the W . M . of the mother lodge , be the Installing Officer . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form and perfect harmony .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( So . 1614 . )—At the meeting held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maidenlane , Covent Garden , W . C , on the 12 th inst ., there were present Bros . G . Coleman , W . AL ; Gumming , S . W . ; Stroud , J . VV . ; B . Solomon , S . D . ; Kedge , J . D . ; Laundy , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Fowles , Z . Mordecai , A . Clark , P . M . ; Wetherilt ,

and Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the First Section of this Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . AL worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Z . Mordecai having offered himself as a candidate to be raised , he was duly questioned , entrusted ,

and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . AL rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C Smith , Preceptor , worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Gumming , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , being proposed by Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , and

seconded by Bro . Stroud , J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Bro . Kedge proposed that the Fifteen Sections be worked in this lodge of instruction on Thursday evening , the gth of April ; seconded by Bro . X . Alordecai , whereupon Bro . A . Clark , P . M ., proposed that Bro . Smith be asked to take the chair on that evening , and also to appoint his officers ;

seconded by Bro . Stroud . Bro . Smith replied , and said he should be most happy to do so , and trusted that brethren would give in their names to Bro . Reynolds who were willing to work a Section on that evening . Bro . Stroud then made motion that Bro . Reynolds have cards printed as soon as possible with the names of the

brethren who would assist Bro . Smith ; seconded by Bro . A . Clark , P . M . Bro . A . Clark , P . AL , proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Reynolds for the able and efficient manner he had worked to make their annual supper such a success on Thursday , the 5 th inst .

This was seconded by Bro . Stroud , who said it was a great credit to their worthy Secretary , and trusted he should see many more such suppers . Bro . Reynolds , in replying , said it was a gratification to see such a good assemblage at their supper—it quite repaid him for all trouble . All went well , and he thought there would be a small balance to hand to the lodge of

instruction . He thanked the Stewards and brethren for their kind co-operation , and trusted that next year , all going well , they would get the number of brethren to 100 . The brethren gave their hearty congratulations to Bro . Smith on his recovery from his late illness , and were pleased tosee him again with them . Nothing furtheroffering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street . Present : Bros . Gibson , Treas .. W . AL ; Taylor , S . W . ; Hayes , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Ray , S . D . ; Chilcott , J . D . ; Hume , I . G . ; Wade P . AL ; Green , Sen ., AlcCulIagh , Glover , Gilbert , Grist , C . White , P . M . ; and

W . J . Smith . The I odge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Gilbert , 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 ceremdny of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gilbert being the candidate . Bro .

Glover , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Glover being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . AL rose for the first time , and it was proposed ,

seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bro . W . C . Smth , 1563 , be elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Smith having replied , the W . AI . rose for the second time , and Bro . Taylor was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed infperfect harmony .

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SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter ( No . 200 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter took place on the 4 th inst . in the new Masonic Hall , St . Nicholas Cliff , when a large number of companions were present . The following were duly invested and installed in their respective

offices for the ensuing year : Comps . W . Fraser , AI . E . Z . ; J . Knaggs , H . ; W . Garbutt , J . ; J . H . Hackett , S . N . ; D . Fletcher , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . N . and E . Yorks , Treas . and Scribe E . ; E . Harland , P . S . ; T . H . Dunn , 1 st A . S . ; J . E . Lupton , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Verity , Janitor .

ORMSKIRK . —Unity and Perseverance Chapter ( No . 580 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , thc 1 ith inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Inn , when Comps . Eastnam , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Ball , H . j and Walker , I ., by Comps . H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; I .

Wells , P . P . G . D . of C ; and J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . B . ; in a most impressive manner . The following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Comps . Penlington , W . AL 5 S 0 , E . ; J . Horrock , N . ; J . Wylde , P . P . G . S ., Treas . ( . re-elected ); J . Watts , Org . ; T . Waterhouse , P . S ., who invested J . M . King , H . 1094 , and J . Winrow as his

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assistants ; and J . Salisbury , Janitor . The companions afterwards dined , an excellent repast being provided by Airs . Young , LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular , and also the annual installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Alonday evening , the iCth inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , when Kx .-Comps .

Garnett and Stanton were installed into the First and Third Chairs respectively . Ex .-Comp . Bayley , the Second Principal elect , being absent through indisposition . The fo'lowtng companions were afterwards invested as the officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Gregson , S . E . ; Stanley , S . N . ; Dcwhirs ' t , P . S . ; H . C . Aloore , A . S . ; E . Simpson , Treas . ; and A . K . Allinson , Janitor . Amongst the P . Z . ' s present were Comps , Longman , P . P . G . P . S , ;

Hall , Duff , and Wilde . The chapter passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing officers , Comps . Hall , and Longman , and also to the I . P . Z ., for the efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of AI . E . Z . during his year of office . The chapter was then closed in accordance with antient custom , after which the companions adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter held its convocation at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the 14 th inst . Among those present were Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., AI . E . Z . ; T . Goodchild , II . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., P . Z ., Treas ., acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; Wingate , S . N . ; and others . Comp . C . Stevens , 569 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been

read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Comp . Charles Stevens , 569 , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . Apologies for non-attendance having been received from Comps . J . Faulkner , P . Z ., Matthews , and others , The chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . The only toasts given were "The Queen , " "The AI . E . Z ., " and "The Joining Alember . " b

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

KINTORE LODGE ( No . 333 ) . —The last regular meeting of the session was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on the gth inst ., when there were present Bros . Newington Bridges , VV . AI . ; Edmondston , S . W . ; C Fountain , AI . O . ; B . R . Bryant , G . Std . Br . ; J . O . C . H . Nevill , Sec . ; G . Norrington , S . D . ; H . C . Ingram , J . D . ; G . J . Venables , I . G . ; j . VV . Routledge , P . AL ; R . A . Marshall , D . C ; Sidney F . Hill , Org . ; J . S . Terry

, Stwd . ; J . E . Tidd , and W . S . Payne . Visitors : Bros . R . J . Voisey , W . M . 22 ; J . Holliday , VV . M . 234 ; and H . F . Prost , No . 1 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bros . VV . Lucus , S . W . 1669 , and J . H . Cureton , 1539 , were advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . T . Edmondston , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Bridges , W . M ., was similarly elected Treasurer . On the

motion of V . W . Bro . B . R . Bryant , seconded by the Secretary , it was unanimously voted that a Past . Master's jewel be presented to Bro . Bridges for his valuable services as the first Alaster , to which the great success of the lodge is mainly due . The bye-laws submitted at the last meeting were finally settled and confirmed , subject to the approval of Grand Lodge . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — This old encampment held a meeting at 8 \ , Red Lionsquare , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Amongst those in attendance were Sir Knights F . VV . Driver , E . C . ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C ., acting Prelate ; Graveley , ist Captain ; Glenn , 2 nd Captain ; Captain Stonwasser , ist Std . Bearer ; Wood , 2 nd Herald ; VV . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Almoner ;

T . C . Walls , G . C . of Gds ., P . E . C , Reg . ; VV . Roebuck P . G . H ., P . E . C ; E . Baxter , P . E . C ; Saunders , M . D ., P . E . C ; and others . Sir Knight Captain Hunter , P . E . P . ( Scotland ) , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . T . D . L . Jones-Parry , M . P ., who had been previously balloted for , was duly and imoressivelv

installed as a knight of the Order by the E . C . It was unanimously resolved that the summer banquet of the encampment be held at the Alitre Hotel , Hampton Court Bridge , on the 24 th day of June next . Apologies for nonattendance were read from Sir Knights C . Driver , Fredk . Binckes , R . Berridge , H . J . Lardner , Kelly , Richardson ,

J . D . Harris , and others . The encampment was then closed , and a [ priory of the Order of Alalta opened by Sir Knight Loveland-Loveland , P . G . S . B ., P . E . P ., & c , assisted by Sir Knights A . Williams , F . VV . Driver , W . Roebuck , E . Baxter , T . C . Walls , Graveley , Stohwasser , Wood , Hunter , Glenn , Wood , and Paas .

Sir Knights Jas . W . Spence and Jones-Parry were then introduced , and most ably inducted into the Order by Sic Knight Loveland-Loveland . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony a vote ot thanks was unanimously passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , in recognition of the valuable and efficient services of Sir Knight Loveland-Loveland .

The priory was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the long array of toasts were given from the chair briefly but peitinently . The proceedings terminated at _ an early hour .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . — This body held its installation meeting on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Fratres J . Alarshall , E . P . ; A . T . B . Turner , Const . ; C . Palliser , Mars . ; Hon . VV . T Orde-Powlett , P . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . ; AI . Millington . P . ; VV . Brown , Sub . M . ; J . T . Seller , C of Gds . , ' Alajor AIcGachan , and M . F . w . Williamson . Visitors Fratres J . W . Woodall , Prov . Sub . Prior , of North and