Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Stability Lodge , No . 217 . —The lodge met at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Monday , lGthinst .,

at 5 . 30 p . m ., Bro . E . Hugbesinthechair . The business before tlie lodge at this , an Emergency , was "To confirm the minutes of the last regular lodge , and of the

previous emergency ; to initiate Mr . Henry Wilson , to pass Bros . Coley and Warsup ( 3 ) , and to raise Bro . Lawrence . " The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of their previous meetings were reaSand confirmed . Apologiesibrunavoidable absence

were given on behalf of Bro . James , S W ., travelling abroad , Bro . Hart , S . D ., attheseaside , andBro . Coley at York ; Bro . Lawrence also wasabseut , asherecently took his departure for Australia . Mr . H . Wilson was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry , and retired . The lodge was

opened in the second degree , and Bro . Warsup ( 3 ) was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . complimenting him on his proficiency , which reflected great credit on him , ( Bro . W . ) and his preceptors . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Taylor , P . M . aud Sec , announced that an application

was shortly to be made for a warrant to hold a Chapter of R . A . Masons , under the sanction of Stability , No . 217 , and he hoped to be able to obtain the necessary authorization in time to meet shortly after the commencement of the winter session ( October ) , at the new head-quarters of the lod"e ,

Andertou ' s Hotel , Fleet-street ; he therefore begged that the names of those desirous of supporting the application , and . assisting at the inauguration , should be sent to him as early as possible . The W . M . complimented the brethren on the fact that notwithstanding themeeting was held in theheigbtof

theholiday season , there was a round dozen ready to attend with punctuality to their duties without the temptation of a supper ( this being an Emergency there was no banquet . ) There being nothing offered for the benefit of Freemasonry in general , or of Lodge Stability iu particular , the lodgewas closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren present

were Bros . Hughes , W . M . ; Bro . Brodey , P . M . and Treas ., S . W . pro . tern . ; Truscott . J . W . ; G . A . Taylor , P . M . and Sec . ; Warsup ( 1 ) , S . D . pro . tern ; Drummond , J . D . ; Belcher , I . G . ; and Bros . Bland , Thorp , Warsup ( 2 and 3 ) , Wilson , and Grant , T . Visitors , Bros . Watcrall , J . D ., Neptune , 22 ; and Hopkins , King Hiram , 86 .

PROVINCIAL . Irswicn . — Lodge St . Luke , No . 225 . — -The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 11 th inst ., at the Coach and Horses' Hotel . Ipswich . Present : Bro . P . Whitehead , W . M . ; Robb , S . W . ; Clement , J . W . ; Golding . J . D . ; Prentice , I . G . ; Barber , Sec . ; Syer , Tyler : P . M ' s . C . Davy ,

Westgate , Richmond , Whitehead , senr . ; liiug ; Bros . Pratt , Lewis and others . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Smith ( 376 ) and Fisher ( o " > o . ) The lodge was opened in due and ancient form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A summons of emergency was read to

ballot for Mr . L . Favro , which was unanimous in his favor . Mr . Edward Jackson was present and duly initiated ( in the temporary absence of the W . M . ) by Bro . C . Davy , the I . P . M . ; the working tools being explained by P . M . Westgate , and the

charge delivered by P . M . J . Whitehead . As time would not permit , the lecture on tho tracing board was postponed until the next monthly meeting . The lodge was then closed in harmony , and the brethren ( " 18 ) retired for refreshment .

The Royal Arch. Mark Masonry.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

MARK MASONRY . METHOI'OLITA . V . Macdonahl Mark Masters Lodge , A o . 104 . —The second meeting of this promising lodge was held at the Head-quarters of the First Surrey Rifle Volunteers at Cainberwell , on Saturday Ins' ; , when a pood attendance of brethren » iw smumvl . t „ tin .

first labours of the new lodge . Every officer at present appointed was at his post , and each gave evidence of his ability and determination to make the working of the lodge perfect . The . lo Ige was opened at five o ' clock by the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O ., W . U ., assisted by Bro . Major

A . L . Irvine , S . W . ; W . Bro . James Stevens , G . Steward , J . W . ; I' . ro . Dr . Eugene Croniu , M . O . ; W . Bro . S . Rosenthal , G . Steward , S . O . ; I 5 ro . J . II . Ilastie . J . O . ; V . W . Ilro . C . Swan , See . ; Bro . G . Waterall , Recorder of Marks ; Bro . Chas .

Ifaiunierton , S . D . ; liro . A . Wolton , Time-keeper . In addition to other members present , the visitors were V . W . Bro . J . If . Wynne , P . G . T ., ami P . M . of Kent Lodge ; V . W . Bro . If . V ,. Levan . hr , P . G . I . ) . 0 ., and W . M . of StMark's Lodge No . 1 ; Bro . T . Vesper , P . M . Kent Lodge ; Bro . Rev . W . B . Church , M . O . St .

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Mark ' s Lodge No . 1 ; & c . A communication from the V . W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , Grand Sec , the Treas . of the lodge , expressing his regret that other Masonic engagements prevented his attendance was forwarded to the W . M . The minutes of the consecration meeting having been read and confirmed , several

condldates for advancement were balloted for , and the propositions unanimously accepted . Absence from town , and other causes , prevented the attendance of all the candidates except one , thereby throwing over to the next meeting a large amount of work , but , on the other hand , giving increased opportunity

for the careful performance of the beautiful and impressive ceremony in the advancement of Brother Charles Dorey , P . M . of the Caveac Lodge , No . 176 . It was with considerable satisfaction—but without surprise , having previously had many opportunities of observing their splendid working iu the other

degrees m Craft Masonry—that we listened to the perfect manner in which all the officers rendered the ritual , and performed their several duties . We desire to make no invidious comparisons , but must express our opiuion that many long-established lodges cannot , or at least do not , exhibit such

perfection either m appointments , ritual , or working as this lodge of but two months' establishment . May such perfection coutinue and increase , and thereby materially aid and support the Order of Mark Masters , now becoming so genera 11 v recognized aud appreciated . After the completion of the

ceremony , the newly-framed bye-laws were read and approved , subject to confirmation by the General Board . The W . M . then promoted Bro . A . Wolton to the office of J . D ., and invested the newly-advanced brother , C . Dorey , with the collar of Timekeeper . The W . M . having informed the lodge of the grea "

success attending the late festival in aid of the Benevolent Fund ( to which , we would observe , he personally contributed so greatly ) , and reported his list as Steward representing the Maedonald Lodge , No . 104 , certain remarks were made and acquiesced in which will ensure the continued representation

of the lodgeat future festivals , by the stewardship of the presiding W . M . in each for many successive years . The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren . adjourned to refreshment , a pleasant evening being speut in convivial harmony , increased to the members of the lodge by the hearty expressions of satisfaction given by the visitors when responding

to the toast proposed in their honour , aud to the visitors themselves by the perfect concord and unity of purpose which was manifested throughout the whole of the proceedings . We augur for the Maedonald Lodge of Mark Masters a career of prosperity and usefuluess , and that it will at no distance date become an acknowledged ornament to the Order .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . MCTIIOPOUTAN . Temple Crcssing Encampment . —A conclave of this encampment was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present : The Eminent Sir Knights J . Blenkin , D . P . G . C . ; Dr . Lilley , P . E . C . ; F . \\\ Mitchell , P . E . C . ; R . Farran , P . E . C , Registrar ; G . Harrison , 2 nd Captain : J . Dver ; ccc , & c . After the

usual business , a vote of condolence on the sudden decease of the Eminent Commander Sir Kni ght . Major H . F . Smith , was unanimously carried and ordered to be entered on the minutes . [ We must mention the elegant and convenient ante-room , & v ., for the use of the Masonic Brotherhood , just completed by the worthy host of the Horns Tavern , lveuniiigton , where the meetings of this encampment take place . ]

RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE . PROVINCIAL . Wi ! STox-suPKit-MAitE . —Jlnse and Lily Conclave , No . 10 . —An assembly of this Corclave was held on the Kith inst ., at the Carnarvon Hall , Weston-super-Mare , presided over by the AI . P . Sovereign the Illustrious

Sir Knt . F . G . Irwin , KG . Cross and Inspector-General for Bristol . The minutes of the previous Conclave having been confirmed , and the ballot declared clear for Bro . Sidney Jones , of St . Kcw Lodge , No . 1222 , Em . Sir Knt . Irwin gave place to Em . Sir Knt . Munbee , K . G . C and Inspector-General

for Somerset , as the working Sovereign for the installation ; consequentl y Em . Sir Knt . Munbee being invested with the sceptre , took his seat as M . P . S . and proceeded to conduct the ceremony of installation , as . sist . ed by Em . Sir lint . Irwin , Sir lints . Clarke , V . E . Townseud , Senr .-Genl ; Gregory ,

Organist ; and Cox , Recorder and acting Prefect . The ceremony was extremely imposing , ami conducted with the most impressive solemnity . The oration was delivered b y Em . Sir Knt . Munhce ( in the absence ot Sir Knt . the Rev . J . C . Pigot , High Prelate ot the

Conclave ) . The precepts taught were threefoldfirst , that Faith is the first princi ple by which means alone we can hope to rebuild in our hearts , the mysterious temple of the triune God ; secondly , that Unity is the mi ghty chain by which we , as brethren , are bound together—the wondrous lever b y which

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immortal Truth is raised out of darkness ; and , thirdly , that zeal is the great and grand permeating fire of the soul stimulating our desires into action , and animating our labours . Em . Sir Knt . Irwin having resumed the sceptre , proceeded with the remainin < r business of the conclave .

Moved b } ' Em . Sir Knt . Irwin , seconded by Sir Knt . Clarke , V . E ., and unanimouslv carried , that Em . Sir Knt Munbee , K . G . C ., be elected M . P . S . for the ensuing year . Moved by Sir Knt . Irwin , seconded by Sir Knt . Munbee , and carried , that Sir Knt . Clarke be re-elected V . E . Moved bv Sir . Knt . Irwin , seconded

by Sir Knt . Munbee , and duly carried , that Sir Knt . George , be re-elected Treasurer . The installation of 111 . Sir Knt . Munbee , K . G . C ., as the M . P . S ., will be at the next meeting of the conclave , on the third Wednesday in October next . A new code of by-laws were approved of , and 100 copies ordered to bo printed . It was moved by Em . Sir Knt . Irwin ,

seconded by Em . Sir Knt Munbee , and resolved by acclamation , that 111 . Sir Knt . J . Daniel Moore , M . D . Inspector General for North Lancashire , be elected an honorary member of this conclave . After the labors of the conclave , the Chevaliers adjourned to a banquet , and spent a very p leasant evening together , under the presidency of the M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Irwin .

Masonic Bazaar At Skibbereen.

MASONIC BAZAAR AT SKIBBEREEN .

This Bazaar , which was looked forward to with much interest for several weeks past by the residents of the locality , commenced on Thursday week . It was got up with the object of realising a fund towards the erection of a Masonic Hall in the

town , as such a building is very much needed , especially as the members of that body have very considerably increased of late . The respectable portion of the inhabitants , shopkeepers and resident gentry , all united towards making it as successful as possible , particularly when they found that a

counter-element of opposition was put in active force against them by denunciation from the altars of the Roman Catholic Chapels . This so thoroughly roused the spirit of those ladies and gentlemen who interested themselves in the getting up of the undertaking , that it added a stimulus to 't , aud , as it

proved , materially assisted the cause instead of injuring it . The first day set in very wet , and fears were entertained that it would operate sadly against the proceedings ; but not so—the place was thronged to inconvenience , and a brisk dav ' s business was

carried on with unabated vigour till past 6 o ' clock in the evening , and was resumed next day . The brethren assembled and marohed iu procession , attired in full regalia . The stalls were efficiently presided over by the following ladies , who were most indefatigable , and

transacted an amount of business far exceeding the anticipations of those connected with the undertaking . Mrs . Becher , Mrs . Dr . Levis , Mrs . J . F . Levis , Mrs . Dr . Hodden , Mrs . Townseud , Mrs . Hungerford , the Misses Roycroft , & c . The Postollice was presided over by the Misses French , and

the refreshment tables and tents were under the management of Mr . C . Lawrence , assisted brothers . The stalls and tables were well stocked with a most beautiful variety of articles of every imaginable description , such as are to be always found at Bazaars , and would require a very extensive catalogue

to enumerate . Outdoor amusements were got up , but the rain put a stop to them—nevertheless , some of the youngsters , wet as it was , would have an occa sional shy at poor " Aunt Sally " with a pipe in her mouth . Considerable amusement was also created by a well-known " tile" which was all of a sudden

seen ornamenting the top of a circular teat , acting as a weathercock , twisting about , the crown of the hat being cut round a little , and acting as a weather fan . This relic of old times , which had borne the brunt of ( according to the owner ' s own statement ) more thau ten years' hard work , was it general

object of amusement to many gentlemen , and they prevailed on the owner to let them pub it up to rallle , to which he good-humoureuly assented . The proceeds of the raflle must have been quite sufficient to purchase a very handsome and stylish hat of the most fashionable make . The luckv winner of the

old " tile ' was Mr . Swanton . but the coveted article was not destined to remain iu his possession very long , as an active chap , used to climbing spars and rigging , at once conceived the idea of ornamenting the polo of the tent with the prizeand

, very soon carried his idea into execution to the intense amusement of the spectator - . The band of the South Cork Light Infantry Militia regiment attended , and performed a very nice selection of music in a most creditable manner .

\ VK are requested to announce for tho information of the subscribers to the Masonic work " Reflected Rays of Li ght upon Masonry , " edited b y Bro . James Stevenson , and dedicated b y special permission to the Rt . Hon . the Earl Dalhousie , K . T , O . C . B ., G . M . M . of Scotland ; that its publication will take place at the end of the present month .