Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

.. , Baines , l . P . M . 533 , J . T . Thorp , S . W . 523 , E . Mason , c \ v IV ) 1 ' J- Farndale , J . Jessop , the Rev . T . W . Gordon , Ty ' / BUC ' K , 279 , C . MacBride , 1391 , G . Roberts , 673 , , I" Dixon , 10 : 9 , and others . The lodge was opened in 1 . form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . iV E . Buck and the Rev . T . W . Gordon were raised to J , Third Degree , the ceremony being very impressively rfnnncd by the W . M . The W . M . informed the brethren

1 it on Wednesday , the 2 SU 1 of April , he attended the 1 '' tallation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as Grand Ihs ' ter , at the Royal Albert Hall , South Kensington , and tint he was accompanied by the following brethren of , L lod ^ c , namely , Bros . A . Palmer , I . P . M ., Clement Strctton , " l . M-. Robert Waite , P . M ., W . Weare , P . M ., r \ v . Statham , J . W ., Clement Edwin Stretton , Secretary .

Tlit- lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren nrtock of refreshment , after which the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . SHEFFIELD . —WENTWOUTU LODGE ( No . 1239 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held Monday , May 3 rd . The lodge was opened at seven o ' clock by the following officers : —Bro . F . M . Tindall ,

\ VM . ; Bro - A - Scargill , l . P . M . ; Bro . II . J . Garnett , pM P . P . G . S . B ., Trcas . ; Bros . Matthews , Pfrilschmidt , Bemi ' ett and Wostenholm , P . M . ' s ; Bro . W . White , S . W . ; Br 0 . S . B . Ellis , J . W . ; Bro . R . Renton , Sec . ; Bro . rjr . Thomas , S . D . ; Bro . C . Harvey , J . D . ; Bro . J . Clarke , I . G ., the whole of the Past Masters and officers 0 [ the lodge being present . Amongst the visitors were

jir 0 . W . Roddewig , P . M . 29 C , Prov . G . D . C ., W . Yorks , anil Bro . W . Botham , 139 . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , Mr . Richard Roberts and Mr . P . C . Watts were admitted ( separately ) , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremonies being conducted by the W . M . in a most impressive manner . One candidate for

initiation was balloted for and elected , and another was proposed . Although the fees for the Craft have been raised ( in Sheffield ) to ten guineas there is still a steady and regular demand for admission to the Order . The W . M . read some correspondence that had taken place between the W . M . ' s of the Wentworth , 1239 , Royal Brunswick , 296 , and Britannia , 139 Lodges , with the R . W . Prov . Grand Master ,

Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., as to the desirability of presenting to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., a Masonic address on the occasion of His Royal Highness ' s visit to Sheffield in August next . Sir Henry Edwards offering his assistance , the W . M . stated the affair had been put in process . The ballot for Bro . J . M . While , of the Ashbury Lodge , 1459 , as a joining member , was ' postponed on

account of that lodge not having replied to the questions ( as provided by the Prov / Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire ) , this Wing an imperative rule in W . Yorks . The lodge having been closed , supper was served , after which the usual toasts were given , the W . M . paying a high tribute to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , in his capacity of M . W . G . M ., describing him as the " facile princeps " of Grand Masters . This

lodge holding the first meeting in Sheffield since the grand ceremony of the 28 th April , " a loving cup " was provided "" for this special toaat . la proposing "The Health of the iiewli . W . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , " the W . M . spoke in high terms of Sir Henry Edwards , that he was undoubtedly " the right man in the right place , " and that at the July Prov . Grand Lodge he ( Bro . Tindall ) should petition

the Prov . Grand Master to hold the next Prov . Grand Lodge in Sheffield under the banner of the Wentworth Lodge ; this was received with great enthusiasm , as also when the W . M . said that Bro . Wm . Tew , D . P . G . M ., had stated it was his intention to visit all the important lodges in \ Y . Yorks . The Wentworth Lodge was of necessity one of those , seeing it numbered 67 members , and he knew the

P . M . 's , his officers and brethren , would rally round him to give Bro . Tew a thorough Masonic reception . The meeting throughout was most harmonious , happy and enjoyable . WOOLWICH . —THE HENLEY LODGE ( NO . 1472 ) . — On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., the above lodge assembled at Host West's , the Three Crowns , North Woolwich , for its monthly business . Present : Bros . B . B . Brayshaw ,

I ' . M ., W . M ; H . G . Sisley , P . M . > nd Sec . ; J . Ives , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; I . Silver , S . D . ; Manning , I . G . The Pattison , Union Waterloo , and Capper Lodges were represented by several visiting brethren , and there was a goodl y attendance on the part of the members of the lod ge . The lodge having been duly and reverently opened , Bro . Watson was raised to the Sublime Degree ,

and Bros . Berry and Williams were duly passed ; Messrs . 1 ''etcher , Da \ is , and Little , after regular ballot and approval , were then initiated , and Bro . W . T . Turner was ¦ weired as a joining member . The whole of the three i Mri-monics were most impressively worked by the W . M . : On the motion of Bro . Sisley , seconded by the W . M ., a Lod ge Benevolent Fund was formed , the members being

unanimous as to the value of such an institution . The lod ge being closed , the brethren partook of an excellent C ° 1 < 1 collation , provided in an adjoining room , and upon ^ turning to the lodge the usual loyal and Masonic 'oasts were duly honoured , Bros . C . Jolly and Moore ri'p ! ying for the Visitors . Some excellent songs and relations enlivened the proceedings , until at an early hour the I yler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .

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i ''ROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF RENFREWSHIRE ! EAST . I A communication of the various lodges of this province ; ljs held on Saturday last . Amongst the lodges repres ented were the following : —Royal Arch , 12 C , Ruthers ' " ; St . Mirren , 129 , Paisley ; Royal Arch , 153 , Pollok-•*« vsj St . Barchan , 156 , Kilbarchan ; Garthland St . "modi , 20 5 , Lochwinnoch ; St . John's Operative , 347 ,

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Rutherglcn ; Prince of Wales , 426 , Renfrew , & c . There were also present a large number of visiting brethren . The Provincial Grand Master , Colonel A . C . Campbell , of Blythswood , presided ; and was supported by Bros . J . Fergusson , R . W . M . 116 , Rutherglen , Acting Provincial Grand Senior Warden ; and H . S . Edmonds , R . W . M . 129 , Paisley , Acting Provincial Grand Junior Warden . The

lodge being opened , the Secretary ( Bro . R . L . Henderson ) read minutes of last communication , which were confirmed . Colonel Campbell intimated that Bro . J . D . Portceus , Crossbill , having resigned the position he held as Junior Warden in the Provincial Lodge , he had appointed Bro . James Gilmour , P . M . 129 , to fill the vacant chair . Thereafter , Bro . Andrew Wallace , jun ., P . M . 129 , was installed as Senior Deacon , the ceremony being performed by Col .

Campbell in a most impressive manner . The P . G . Chaplain , the Rev . Robert Stephen , M . A ., Renfrew , having intimated that he was prepared to deliver a Masonic sermon , Bros . II . S . Edmond , R . W . M ., Paisley , and J . Glen , R . W . M ., Renfrew , were requested by Colonel Campbell to wait on the Chaplain and get the necessary arrangements completed . It is expected that the sermon will be delivered in Paisley .

NEW PUBLIC HALLS FOR GLASGOW . LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE . As the public of Glasgow and district are aware , the memorial stone of the new public halls for Glasgow , in Granville-street , off New-street , is to be laid with full Masonic honours , this day . Should the weather prove propitious , the occasion will be an unusually important and

memorable one , as may be judged of from the airangcments , which areas follows : —Captain Alexander M'Call is to be Grand Marshal for the civic portion , and Robert Robb , Esq ., Provincial Grand Marshal , for the Masonic portion of the procession . The committee of the Public Halls Company will meet in the large hall of the Queen's Rooms , Clifton-street , at 2 P . M . precisely , to receive the

Magistrates and Councillors of the city , and others invited to join in the procession and take part in the ceremonial ; and gentlemen in procession are expected to wear their official robes or uniforms . The Provincial Grand Lodge will open in the lower hall of the rooms at the same time , and thereafter the Marshals will arrange the procession according to this order : —Band of music , Chief Constable ,

Officers of Police , the Town Officers with halberts , the Lord Provost anil Magistrates , followed by the Town Council ; Judicial and Civil Officers of the Corporation , Lord Dean of Guild , Deacon-Convener , Officers of Police , Sheriff of Lanarkshire and Sheriffs-Substitute , Clergy , Officers of the Police , Chairman and Directors of the Chamber of Commerce ; Chairman and Members of the Public

Halls Committee , Inspector of Works and Contractors , Officers of Police , the Knights Templar , the Masonic Lodges , the Junior in front ; band of music , the Provincial Grand Lodge , Officers of Police . Having been marshalled , the procession will proceed through the West-End Park , along Park Terrace , Woodlands Terrace , Scotland Street , Woodside Cresent , North Street , St . Vincent Street , and

Cleveland Street , to site of the building in Granville Street . On its arrival there , the Lord Provost , Magistrates , and others will take their places on the platform , to the north side of the memorial stone . When the Junior Masonic Lodge arrives at the entrance of the enclosure it will remain stationary , opening right and left , and so on with all the lodges to the Provincial Grand Lodge . The latter

will then advance through all the lodges , ascending the platform to the memorial stone , followed by the other lodges according to seniority , but as only a limited number can be accommodated upon the platform , the majority will have to take their places within the enclosure , and in front of the stone . When silence has been proclaimed by the Provincial Grand Marshal , the band will play the

" National Anthem , " after which the chairman of the Halls Committee will ask the Provincial Grand Master to proceed with the ceremony . The Provincial Grand Chaplain having offered up a prayer , the Provincial Grand Treasurer will deposit in the cavity of the stone a hermetically sealed glass jar containing coins of the present reign , records , tec , and the Provincial Grand Secretary will read

the inscription on the plate and deposit in the memorial stone . The 100 th Psalm will then be sung by a vocal choir , and the stone lowered into its place . The operatives having completed their part of the work , the Provincial Grand Master will lay the memorial stone with the usual ceremonial , spreading corn on it , and pouring out wine and oil thereon , repeating the while a short form of prayer .

At the conclusion of the prayer , the brethren will give three cheers , and the band will play the "Masons' Anthem . " The Provincial Grand Master will then address the brethren and those present , and report to the chairman of the Public Halls Committee the satisfaction which he has had in taking part in an undertaking of such importance , and of such advantage to the city of Glasgow . The chairman of

committee will then , on the part of the shareholders , address the Provincial Grand Master , and thank the civic and Masonic bodies who have assisted on the occasion . The ceremonial will be concluded with three cheers , the band playing " Rule Britannia . " The Provincial Grand Lodge will then return to the Queen's Rooms , where it will be closed in due form , and the members thereafter

entertained at cake and wine by the Building Committee . PERTH . —SCOON AND PEIITII LODGE ( No 3 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting , R . W . Bro . Chalmers presiding , on Tuesday , the 6 th ult ., when it was proposed to invite the co-operation of the Sister Perth Lodges to

resuscitate the District Grand Lodge for the eastern district of the county , which has been in a dormant state for some years . The Secretary was directed to communicate with the other lodges in the city , and ascertain their views and wishes with reference to this , in order that joint action might be taken . Their being no further business of importance ,

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the lodge was closed in peace and harmony a little after nine p . m ., having been in session over one hour . The usual hour of meeting is 8 p . m ., and meetings are held in the Lodge-room , High-street . PERTH . —ST \ ANDREW ' S LODGE ( NO . 74 ) . —This lodge met for instruction at the Royal George Hotel , at S p . m ., on Tuesday , the 6 th ult ., R . W . Bro . Young , in absence of

R . W . Bro . Col . Williamson , presiding . Instruction was given in the First and Second Degrees . R . W . Bro . Dr . William Cowan , R . W . P . M . of Great Western Lodge ( No . 47 ) of Canada , and R . W . P . M . of Eastern Bengal Railway Lodge ( No . 444 ) of Scotland , in Bengal , visited the lodge , and were received with the usual cordial welcome . A very pleasant evening was spent in social harmony , after which

the lodge was closed at 11 p . m . On the 20 th an emergent meeting of this lodge was held , at which the Rev . Bro . Carmichael , of the East Church , and Bro . Richardson , of Pitfour , were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by R . W . Bro . Young , P . M ., in the absence of R . W . Bro . Williamson .

The lodge having agreed to admit Bro . Dr . William Cowan as an affiliated member , the usual obligation was then administered to him by the R . W . M officiating , after which the lodge was called from labour to refreshment . The brethren having passed a pleasant and agreeable time during the hours of refreshment , again resumed labour , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at

11 p . m . An emergent meeting of this lodge was again held at the Royal George Hotel , on Friday , the 30 th , to give a farewell to Bros . Richardson , of Pitfour , and Smythe , of Methven . The brethren sat down at 6 p . m . to a magnificent banquet , provided for them by Bro . Kennedy , of the Royal George , under the presidency of R . W . Bro . Col .

Williamson , of Lawers , the R . W . M . of the lodge . The R . W . M ., who was well supported by the officers and brethren of the lodge , and several visiting brethren numbering about thirty , performed the duties of the chair in a most agreeable and satisfactory manner . After the cloth was removed the brethren were called to order , and the lodge was opened in due and ancient lorm in the First Degree .

the R . W . M . then gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts of obligation , after which he addressed the guests of the evening on their Masonic and other duties , and said that as each of them would in the c lurse of time be called upon , as landed proprietors in the county , and as the representatives of the old families of Smythe of Methven , and Richardson of Pitfour , who had long been in possession of

distinguished and honourable names in the county , they would so hold the everlasting principles of our anafcht and honourable Order as to become useful to society , and an ornament to the Order—that as the one , Bro . Smythe , was an officer of a most distinguished and gallant regiment , the 79 th Highlanders , and the other , Bro . Richardson , held also a commission from her Majesty , as her representative

and consul in the distant country of Buenos Ayres , both would in their intercourse with the external world in these influential positions have ample opportunities for the display of their principles , and show to the neutral world that brotherly love , relief , and truth and faith , hope and charity , were no mere empty vaunts in the mouths of Freemasons . The healths of these two brethren were then

proposed by the R . W . M ., and responded to by the brethren , and all wished them God speed on their departure from the fair city . After several other toasts had been proposed and responded to , R . W . Bro . Young , P . M ., proposed , in a neat and appropriate manner , " The Health of our R . W . M ., Bro . Col . Williamson , of Lawers , " a man beloved by all who knew him , and whose name , in

connection with the lodge , had , in itself , been , as it were , a " host . " It was hoped that he would be often presiding over the brethren of St . Andrew ' s . The toast was warmly and enthusiastically responded to by the brethren . With song and toast and sentiment , a most pleasant evening was spent . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 11 p . m .

PERTH . —ST . J OHNSTONE CHAPTER ( No . 134 ) met at the Moncrieff Arms Inn , Princes-street , on the 24 th April , at S p . m ., M . E . Comp . Macrae , P . Z ., presiding . Comp . Dr . William Cowan , P . F . Z . of Chapter Kilwinning in the East , was present as a visitor . Bro . Charles Wilson , of Errol , received the Degrees of Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Companion , and , there being no other

business , the chapter was closed at 8 p . m . DUNBAR . —DUNBAH CASTLE LODGE ( NO . 75 ) . —At a monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of P . M . Brand , D . M . for present year , in the absence of the R . W . M ., Capt . Denistoun , 64 th regiment , a purse and sovereigns were presented , in a very full lodge , to P . M . David Vallance , the purse bearing ,

on a gold entablature , the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . D . Vallance , by the brethren of the Dunbar Castle Lodge , as a mark of respect for long service as R . W . M ., 4 th May , 1875 . " In making the presentation , the D . M ., in very eloquent terms , reminded the assembled brethren of the long connection subsisting between Bro . Vallance and the lodge , extending over a period of nineteen

years , and especially to his services as an office-bearer for seventeen years , the last six years of which as R . W . M ., and referred to the very important number of brethren who had been brought to a knowledge of " Masonic light" through the instrumentality of the worthy P . M . The presentation was acknowledged in feeling terms by Bro . Vallance . It may be mentioned , in connection with

this presentation , that nearly 100 brethren have received their initiation and subsequent degrees from Bro . Vallance . This is the third Masonic presentation received by him , including a medal from the Stranraer Kilwinning Lodge , for services rendered in the resuscitation of that lodge in 1872 , under its old charter . The Dunbar Castle Lodge is at present in a most flourishing state , both in numbers and efficiency of working .