Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

S . W . ; E . L . Bridge , jun ., l . W . ; J . Browning , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Hayman , P . M ., Sec . ; J . A . Foster , S . D . ; P . T . Capps , J . D . ; T . Paull , D . C . ; VV . Hammond , I . G . ; Barber , : Stwd . ; J . C . Dorne , P . M .. Org . ; W . J . A . Norris , Tyler ; B . Wood , I . P . M . ; A . F . S . Bird , G . S . VV . ; Fawbes , Percy Frost , and Allen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . opened and closed the lodge in the Second and Third Degrees , and the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . TWICKENHAM . — Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This very prosperous lodge met for the disoatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst .,

when there were present among others : Bros . R . Saunders , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . P . Middx ., S . W . ; S . Saunders , acting J . W ., in the absence through serious illness of W . Bro . D . Kennedy , P . G . J . D . Middx . ; Powell , I . D . ; Briggs , I . G . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , P . G . C . Middx ., Chap . ; W . Taylor , P . M . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . Treas ., and acting'Secretary in the

unavoidable absence of VV . Bro . Wigginton , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Middx . Bro . H . Saunders , 551 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meetinghavingbeen read and confirmed , Bros . VV . Taylor was unanimously elected VV . M ., W . H . Saunders , Treas ., and Harris , Tyler , for the ensuing year . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the widow of an old member of the lodge , who had lost his

life by an accident on the railway . Previously to the lodge being closed , a Past Master ' s jewel was ) voted to the outgoing Master . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour . GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No .

1549 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge for the current year was held on the 4 th inst ., when the new VV . M ., Bro . E . Bamford , ably presided , and was well supported by his officers . The lodge was opened in due form 314 . 50 . The minutes of the previous installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was unanimously . taken in favour of the Rev . L . J . Bernays , the highly-respected

rector of the parish , who was , thereupon , amidst hearty congratulations , and by permission of the VV . M ., ably initiated by Bro . Geo . Tidcombe , P . M ., and duly enlightened as an E . A . Prior to this ceremony , Bro . C . Townshendwas passed to the Second Degree . On resuming the chair of K . S ., Bro . Dr . Rogers , who has held the post of Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , was appointed by the

W . M . to the position of J . W ., amidst general approval . Notice was also given for election of Treasurer at next regular meeting . The Secretary read communications from the Grand Secretary as to the proposed Royal College of Music , and the revised copy of bye-laws . A letter of unavoidable resignation from Bro . T . Thompson was also read , and accepted with regret . " Hearty good wishes " having

been expressed by the Rev , Newton Price , P . P . G . C . Herts , and the remaining business disposed of , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Refreshment followed labour , provided by Bro . C . Veal , and gave the usual satisfaction . The cause of charity was successfully pleaded by the W . M ., and the musical brethren closed a prosperous season most harmoniously .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . At the regular meeting of this lodge on the gth instant , Bro . [ G . Simpson , presiding , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; C . J . Padel , P . M . ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 ; E . Kirbey , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C . Kent , and other brethren , a successful ballot was taken for a candidate , who was afterwards

introduced and initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Cumberland giving the charge . Ten guineas were voted to the Preparatory Scheme of the Boys School . The election of Master then took place , when Bro . Millington , J . W ., was unanimously elected , and returned hearty thanks for the honour . Bro . G . Balmford was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . P . Pearson Tyler . The names of two candidates

and a Joining member were proposed and seconded ; and Bro . Cumberland presented to the library a copy of the " History of the Airedale Lodge . " After the close of the lodge the loving cup was passed round , and the health of the W . M . elect was drank with honours . The installation will take place on the 13 th November , when there is likely to be a large muster of the

Craft . HEBBURN-ON-TYNE . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 1643 ) . —On Wednesday , the nth inst ., the usual monthly meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held in the beautiful Masonic Hall , Carr-street , when there was a large attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Wm . Bewick , W . M ., ably assisted by Bros . Geo . Hardy , P . M . ; A . Brodie , S . W . ; S .

Chadwick , J . W . ; E . F . Prentice , Sec ; C . W . Newlands , S . D . ; Wm . Atkins , J . D . ; D . Rich , I . G . ; and H . Parker , Tyler . Among other brethren present were Bros . J . W . Wraith , P . M . ; J . McCulloch , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; Robt . Jessiman , 224 , Scotland ; Hugh Goldeer , W . M . 1119 ; J . Hickman , S . W . 1119 ; Robert Small , P . M . 541 , P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland ; J . H . Thompson ,

S . W . 240 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Wm . Cowie , and this proving favourable , he received the benefits of initiation from Bro . McCulloch , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., who performed the ceremony with great care and impressiveness . The Working tools were ably described by Bro . S . Chadwick , J . W . Bro . 1 . Hickman , S . W . of St . Bede ' s Lodge , J

arrow , who , at the early part of the meeting , was elected by ballot as a joining member , officiated as Organist with efficiency . Three new candidates were proposed and seconded , and the W . M . received the hearty greetings from the various visiting brethren . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where Bro . Geo . Hardy , P . M ., presided , owing to indisposition of Bro . Bewick , W . M ., and a pleasant evening was spent .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) - — The weekly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic "a " , Camberwell , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., was presided over by Bro . J . N . Bate , as W . M ., and the officers were Bros . R . Poare , S . W . ; H . Stokes , J . W . j C . H . Nevill ,

Instruction.

S . D . ; James , J . D . ; Pooler , I . G . ; John S . Terry , P . M ., Sec ; James Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . A . Francis , and others . The lodge worked in F . C . Degree the ceremony and charge , by the VV . M ., and the Lecture on the Second Tracing Board , by Bros . J . Stevens and E . A . Francis . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . R . Poore was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when the lodge will be opened in M . M . Degree .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This lodge met in goodly numbers on Tuesday last , at the Green Dragon , Stepney . Lodge was opened by Bro . G . H . Stephens , who was capitally supported by Bros . Ellingford , S . W . ; livans . J . VV . ; J . J . Berry , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Cross , Sec ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . ; G . Price , I . G . ; J . G . Stevens , P . M . ; J . H . Pringle , and others .

After due formalities , lodge was opened up , and Bro . Pringle satisfactorily questioned . The ceremony of raising was next ably worked by Bro . J . Taylor , Bro . Pringle being the candidate . Bro . Stephens next worked the Sections of the Lecture , assisted as usual , and subsequently , by courtesy of the VV . M ., closed the ledge in the Three Degrees in an impressive manner . Bro . Ellingford was elected VV . M . for next Tuesday evening , and announcement was made of the annual banquet to take place on the 31 st inst .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —This successful lodge met at Bro . Claytons , Duke's Head , 79 , Whltechapel-road , on the 13 th inst . Bro . G . H . Stephens was VV . M ., and had the support of Bro . Dovey , S . W . ; VV . Richardson , J . W . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Sec ; D . Moss ; J . Teigenbarg , I . G . ; and others .

Lodge was fully opened in the Three Degrees , and on being resumed Bro . Moss was regularly interrogated and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . Moss as candidate , capitally deaconed by Bro . Cundick , P . M . The VV . M ., Bro . Stephens , next proceeded to work the First , Second , Third , Fourth , and Fifth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , in capital style . Bro . Dovey was elected as W . M . for the next lodge meeting , and a highly instructive meeting was closed in due form .

WALMER . —Lord Warden Lodge ( No . 1096 ) —A lodge was held in the lodge room , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Present : Bros . George Band , VV . M ., in the chair ; John Shepherd , S . W . ; R . Duval , J . W . ; W . Minlet , S . D . and J . D . ; and J . VV . Court , I . G . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and unanimously confirmed .

The VV . M . then worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . J . Winter being the candidate . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freemasonry in general , or of this lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . ———ST . AMBROSE LODGE , '( No . 1 S 91 ) . —The first annual meeting of the above lodge will be held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on the 30 th inst ., on which occasion the Rev . Ambrose Hall , Past Grand

Chaplain , from whom the mother lodge takes its name , will be installed in the chair of K . S ., by Bro . Frances , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey . The Rev . A . Hall also presides at the banquet . From the known excellent working of Bro . Frances , whose zeal and ability as a Preceptor is widely appreciated , and the geniality of the Rev . A . Hall , an exceptionally agreeable evening is ensured for the large number ot brethren expected .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , when Bro . Jas . Warren , as VV . M ., was supported by the following . brethren : Hy . Stokes , S . W . ; VV Moss , J . W . ; H . Hooper , S . D . ; Rd . Poore , J . D . ; E . A . Albert , I . G . ; E . A . Francis , Preceptor ; Hy . M . Williams

Sec . ; also R . VV . Pooler , J . A . Danks , VV . Croucher , J . W . Plummer , Jas . Amsden , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Amsden , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the

Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was most impressively rehearsed by the VV . M . Lodge was regularly closed down to the First Degree . Bros . Jas . Plummer , Duke of Connaught Lodge , and Jas . Amsden , Electric Lodge , were duly elected members , and briefly returned thanks . Bro . Hy . Stokes having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week , lodge was closed in due form .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The October meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday last at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Comps . Charles Arkell , Z . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., H . ; E . F . Storr , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Herbert Cuff , S . E . ; T . Cohu , P . S . ; Perry , 1 st A . S . ; Medwin , 2 nd A . S . ; A . Potter ; H . Birdseye ,

P . S . ; and others . A number of visitors were present , including Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . D . C . East Lancashire , and Darcy , Sparrow , and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . James Archer was exalted to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason . The election of officers was then proceeded with , the result being as follows : Comps . E . F .

Storr , / . ; Cheese , H . ; T . Cohu , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Herbert Cuff , S . E . ; Perry , S . N . ; and Medwin , P . S . A collection was made for the wife of a deceased brother by Comp . H . Birdseye , P . Z ., a considerable sum being the result of his appeal . The companions then adjourned to dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being given by Comp . Arkell , and suitably responded to by the companions present .

BEADON CHAPTER ( No . 619 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Colemanstreet , City , but was but very thinly attended b y the companions . Comp . F . Sharratt , M . E . Z . ; Comp . Wyer , P . Z ., occupied the position of H ., and Comp . Jacobs , J ., the regular Principals being unable to attend . The minutes of the last convocation were read by Comp . Green , P . Z . and S . E ., and unanimously confirmed . The next business was

Royal Arch.

the accepting of Bro . James Gordon of the Beadon Lodge , who had been ballotted for at the last convocation , and he being in attendance was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The next business was the election of the M . E . Z ., Treasurer , and others officers for the ensuing year . Comp . Sharratt was unanimously elected for the second time to occupy the chair of First Principal ; Comp . Carrington , H . ; and Comp . Thompson was for the second

time elected to fill the chair of J . ; Comp . Avery was reelected Treasurer ; and Comp . Green , S . E . ; Comp . Dr . Pridmore was elected S . N . ; and Comp . Bond , P . S . ; Comp . Bavin was re-elected Janitor for the ensuing year . The Audit Committee was appointed and chapter was closed in due form . The companions then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a very bountiful repast was provided . After the formal toasts had been honoured ,

Comp . H . Thompson , I . P . Z ., rose and proposed "The Health of the RLE . / .., Comp . Sharratt , " and said that nothing could give him greater pleasure than having the privilege of proposing this toast . They all knew the kind and genial qualities for which Comp . Sharratt was distinguished , and that had been fully manifested that evening in his being unanimously re-elected to fill the distinguished position of M . E . Z . for the second time .

The M . E . Z ., in responding , said he felt that he did not deserve all the kind things that Comp . Thompson had said of him , as he did not go through the duties as he could desire , but he would do his best to give them satisfaction . The next toast was that of " The P . Z . ' s of the Chapter , " and , in responding to this , Comp . Thompson said he

felt it to be a great honour to fill the position of J ., and to be , for the second time , elected to it . Comp . Green , S . E ., also acknowledged the toast . Some other toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent , which was diversified by songs from several of the companions . Comp . H . Francis , of Prov . Grand Chapter , was the only visitor .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM HURLSTONE . At the ripe old age of ninety-five , Bro . William Hurlstone , for over sixty years an officer of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple , died , on the 13 th inst ., at his residence , 14 , Frederick-street , Gray's Inn-road . Bro . Hurlstone was initiated in the Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 , on the 1 st March , 1 S 59 , and was one of the petitioners

for the Whittington Lodge , No . SG 2 . Of this latter lodge he filled the office of Master in 1 SG 3-4 ; and in 1 S 7 G , when he was becoming somewhat feeble , he was elected an honorary member . He was exalted in the Royal Arch in the Robert Burns Chapter , No . 25 , Gth October , 1 SG 0 . He was first H . of the Whittington Chapter , in 1 S 73 , and was Z . in 1 S 74 .

BRO . HENRY ALBERT LIN FORD . This brother , who belongs to an old Canterbury family , died , at Southampton , on the 16 th inst ., at the age of fiftysix . He was initiated in the Universal Lodge , No . 181 , on the 25 th January , 1 SG 7 , and continued a subscribing member for three years . He was a brother of the respected manager of the Provident Clerks' Assurance Company , of Moorgate-street .

Last week there devolved on us the agreeable task of recording particulars of the installation meeting of that young , but prosperous , lodge—the Montague Guest Lodge , No . 1900—the central figure in our narrative being , of course , the new VV . M ., Bro . Festa , of whom it is no mere stereotyped formality to say that he acquitted himself right well and worthily , while the presence of a numerous contingent of Grand and Prov . Grand Officers gave additional

eclat to the occasion . This week we take upon ourselves the still more agreeable duty of offering our " Hearty good wishes" to Bro . Festa on having at length attained the summit of his and every other true Mason's ambition . For it should be known to our readers that Bro . Festa has not secured possession of the Master ' s gavel by the mere perfunctoiy discharge of such duties as devolved upon him as a simple member , or in inferior offices . This vear . for

instance , he served the office of Steward for his lodge at each of the Institutional Festivals , the amount of his list at that of the Benevolent , in February , being £ 106 . In May he rested on his oars , and was content with constituting himself a Life Governor of the Girls' School , but has again entered his name as Steward for 1 S 83 ; while , in June , he handed in a list of close upon £ } So to the sister Institution for Boys . Nor , in recording these things , have

we fully described the extent of his self-imposed functions on behalf of our Charities . Some time since he was instrumental in placing a former pupil of the Girls' School in a house of business , without premium , where otherwise the sum of fifty guineas must have been paid . He has founded a prize of two guineas in the Boys' School , to be given annually for a period of three years to the greatest proficient in shorthand writing ; while on the day of his installation

as VV . M . he provided an entertainment for the inmates of the Benevolent Institution at Croydon . We hope our worthy brother will excuse our making allusion to these matters , but , as of necessity he adorned our story of the Montague : Guest Lodge last week , we see no harm , but rather good ,, in utilising him to point a mora ! this week to other Craftsmen , and to admonish them of the obligation they lie : under to and do

go likewise . It is not our custom to go , out of the way in order to pay people a compliment , but ,, in the nrst place , Bro . Festa is , as regards his nationality ,, a stranger in our midst ; and , in the next , he purposes returning to his own country in three or four years , where , doubtless , his services to English Masonry will be appreciated at their just value by his brethren of the Grand Orient of Italy . A few words as affecting the accuracy of our

narrative of his installation as Master must be added . Bro . Festa , in returning thanks for the toast of his health , was reported to have said " if he condensed all he wished to say , they would have something like one of those meat sausages which , although it might contain the essenceof two or three mutton chops , would be none the less disappointing . " Our reporter may have had in his mind the

historical sausage of the Franco-German war , which enabled the Prussians to march so famously . Otherwise , having regard to the latest revelations respecting this article of food , the use of the word " sausage " would be the reverse of complimentary . As a matter of fact , however , Bro . Festa ' s expression was " meat lozenges , " which is more appropriate , and a thousand times . more gracefuk .