Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Master ' s Jewel , which had been subscribed to by nearly every brother . He hoped he would have the same success all through life as he had the last 12 months he had been Master of the lodge , and trusted he would live long to enjoy the pleasure of wearing it . Bro . J . W . JBooth responded , and said he had always done his level best to make the lodge a success and the brethren

happy . If he had given satisfaction , that was all he desired , and thanked them very much for the very handsome jewel they had presented him with . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was spent by contributions of songs and recitations from members of the lodge . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M ., VV . M . ; A . H . Durfin , I . P . M . ; E . Webb , S . W . ; Ben . Eckersley , J . W . ; J . Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas .,

Sec ; C . Driver , S . D . j J . Waring , P . M ., D . C ; J . Ogden , LG . ; II . F . Atkinson , Stwd . ; J . B . Kirk , Tyler ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . Cad well , James Ward , W . H . Browne , and J . Simpson . Visitor : Bro . E . Edmondson , 323 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed .

ST . AUSTELL . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 496 ) . — 1 his lodge met on Tuesday afternoon , the 12 th instant , at the Masonic Rooms , when Bro . Wm . Richards , S . W ., was installed W . M . by Bros . J . W . Higman , P . P . J . G . D ., and W . I . Watts , P . J . G . D ., in the presence of the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . VV . Guy , P . J . G . W . ;

P . Giles , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Truscott , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . J . Smith , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Bassett , S 56 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; E . R . Brown , W . M . S G ; VV . VV . Beckerleg , I . P . M . SjG ; J . Grigg , J . O . Job , J . G . Blight , J . McTurk , VV . H . Lake , and 5 . Truscott . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . Truscott , I . P . M . ; H . J . Hugh , S . W . ; C H . Whetter , J . VV . ; VV . Guy , P . M ., Treas . ; F . B . Paul , P . M ., Chap . ; W . I .

Watts , P . M ., Sec ; S . Williams , S . D . ; P . B . Williams , J . D . ; D . McIntyre , I . G . ; VV . A . VV . Howlett , Org . ; D . Bailey , D . C . ; A . Reed and W . J . Doney , Stwds . ; and Wm . Real , Tyler . The brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . T . H . Lukes , P . P . A . G . D . C . Several songs and recitations were given by Bros . Major J . Rendle , P . P . G . S . B . Devon ; S . Truscott

H . J . Hugh , | . O . Job , T . G . Sweet , S . Williams , M . Congdon , E . Kissell , and others .

1 VESTON-S UPER-MA RE . St . KeW Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —On Tuesday afternoon , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , there was a large gathering of the brethren , the occasion being the installation of Bro . Sebastian Sellick to the chair of K . S ., in succession to Bro . W . H . Glass , whose term of office had

expired . Upwards of Go brethren were present , and apologies were received from 30 others on account of illness . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . K . C . Else , the D . G . M . of the province . The W . M . elect having been duly enthroned with Masonic honours , he ( the W . M . ) then proceeded to invest the following brethren with collars of office for the ensuing year :

Bros . Glass , I . P . M . ; J . P . Capell , S . W . ; H . Butt , J . W . j T . VV . S . Wicksteed , Chap , j H . B . fiarington , Treas . j VV . E . Perrett , jun ., Sec . ; F . Blackmore , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; J . E . Alford , D . C ; Webb , I . G . j E . Lalonde , Org . ; Cogle , Almoner ; Dart and Lovell , Stwds . ;

and C . Cornelius , 'T yler . At the conclusion of business an adjournment was made to St . George's Hall , where a splendid banquet was served by the Belle Vue Restaurant Company . Visiting brethren were present from lodges in Somerset , where Bro . Sellick is very popular . The usual Masonic toast list was duly honoured .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LEEDS . Alfred Chapter ( No . 306 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , on the Sth instant , was attended by a large number of the members and their friends , amongst the visitors being Comps . Henry Smith , Prov . G . Scrib ; E . ; Rev . Dr . Smyth , P . P . G . H . ; and D . R . Glover , Z . 2 S 0 ; J- Rickard , Z . 304 ; and W . Bingham , Z . 1042 ,

the first Principals of the other Leeds chapters . Ihe chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the last convocation conlirmed , the scrolling for the Principals and officers for the ensuing year was duly completed . Some other formal business having been disposed of , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Tudor Trevor , presented a beautifully illuminated and handsomely-framed address to Comp . Charles Letch Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Treas ., in recognition of his

valuable services to the chapter , and the esteem in which he is held by its members . The Prov . G . Scribe E ., Comp . H . Smith , Comp . the Rev . Dr . Smyth , and the first Principals of the other Leeds chapters alto spoke in high terms of Comp . Mason ' s usefulness as a zealous and expert member of the Craft , and also of the regard entertained towards him throughout the province . Comp . Mason having gratefully acknowledged the presentation , the chapter was closed ,

and the companions adjourned to the supper room , where a very jilcasant evening was spent . 'The address was very much admired in every respect , and ran as follows : "To M . E . Comp . Charles Letch Maton , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., & c—Dear Sir and Companion , — VVe , the undersigned companions of the Alfred Chapter , 30 G , have long had a desire to place on record our high appreciation ol the invaluable services you have rendered

1 j for so many years . 1 he older members do not forget that there have been times in the history of the chapter when its existence wou'd have been seriously imperilled had it not been for ycur personal influence and constant readiness lo assist , and we have now the pleasure to ask you to accept this small token ol our grateful recognition of all your kind help . May our sincere and earnest prayers for your constant health and prosperity be answered by the Most High ,

Royal Arch.

and may His blessing , which maketh rich and addeth no sorrow , be your lasting heritage . " We beg to subscribe ourselves , dear Sir and Companion , yours respectfully and fraternally , " Tudor Trevor , P . P . G . D . C , Z . ; T . B . Wilson , H . ; Alfred Wilson , J . ; W . H . Jarvis , S . E . ; C . A . Phillips , S . N . ; A . Butterworth , P . S . ; ' S .

B . Bailey , A . S . J ; J . B . Jowett , A . S . ; S . Freeman , P . Z . ( Hon . Member ); G . H . Stallard , P . Z . ; A . Austin , P . Z . ; VV . C . Ellisdon , P . Z . ; D . Thompson , P . Z . ; J . Dyson , P . Z . ; J . Thrippleton , P . Z . ; G . Earles , P . Z . ; F . Dunnill , P . Z . ;

C . E . Brean , P . Z . ; J . Booth , P . Z . 25 S ( Hon . Member ); J . H . Hyde , W . McOuar , H . Parkin , G . F . Prince , B . Pounder , VV . HTBradford , J . F . Towers , VV . Towers , G . Wright , G . E . Musgrave , A . Hartley , A . Redmayne , C H . Waterhouse , and G . N . Chadwick . "

SHIPLEY . Moravian Chapter ( No . 3 S 7 ) . —The installation convocation of this chapter was held at the Saltaire Institute , on Wednesday , December 23 rd , when Comp . Wm . Oddy , M . E . Z ., was supported by Comps . Jeremiah L . Atherton , P . Z . 600 , Prov . G . H ., H . ; J . Tillotson , J . ; Thos . Denby , P . Z ., Treas . ; Thos . M . Holmes , P . Z ., as

S . N . ; John T . Last , as S . E . j R . J . MacGregor , M . D ., J . Thornton , and John A . Godwin . Visitors : Comps . C Crabtree , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., G . Althorp , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Thos . Norfolk , H ., Thos . H . Pattison , I ., J . Paget Priestley , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., and W . Hinchcfiffe , P . Z ., of Goo j K C . Robinson , Z ., Joseph Wilson , P . Z ., A . P . Rendell , A . VV . Ramsden , and C VV . O . Smith , P . S . E .,

of 302 ; and VV . Wright and R . M . Kerr , of Gi . l'he minutes of the fast regular convocation and of an emergency convocation were read and duly confirmed . The Treasurer submitted his balance-sheet for the pas ( year , which , having been audited , was adopted . Comp . Crabtree , P . P . G . P . S ., as Installing Officer , then in an able manner installed Comp . Atherton , Prov . G . H .,

as M . E . Z ., who in turn installed Comp . J . Tillotson as H ., the installation of Comp . C W . Curran as J ., having to remain over owing to his absence through indisposition . The remaining officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Comps . Thos . Denby , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . J . MacGregor , P . S . ; Jno . Tillotson , ist A . S . ; Jno . Thornton , 2 nd A . S . ; VVm . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; Jno . Niven , S . N . j J . T . Last , D . C ; and VV . Slicer , janitor .

Comp . Crabtree gave the usual addresses to the Principals , officers , and companions in his accustomed able manner . Two propositions of candidates for exaltation were received , after which the chapter was closed . The companions adjourned to refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Comps . Atherton , Priestley , Smith , and Rendell contributing songs , duets , and recitations to the harmony of the meeting .

TEDD 1 NGTON . Sir Charles Bright Chapter ( No . 1793 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Clarence Hotel , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Collick , P . P . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; R . VV . Forge , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., acting H . ; A . J . Simmonds , J . ; E . Hopwood , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; F . C . Austin ,

P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C , S . E . ; Mitchell , Janitor ; D . Davis , Randall , and Porter . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . F . C . Austin , S . E ., announced the unavoidable absence through illness of Comp . Sapsworth , H ., which was received with many expressions of regret and wishes for his speedy recovery . He further stated that

Comp . Sapsworth now held the position of M . E . Z . in the Strawberry Hill Chapter , and therefore could not hold that position here without a dispensation , which he did not wish to be procured . Comp . K . VV . Forge , acting H ., stated that would give the companions an opportunity for doing honour to one of their number who was a founder and had occupied the position of Treasurer since the formation of

the chapter . The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , resulting in the unanimous election of Comps . E . Hopwood as Z . j H . Sapsworth , H . j Simmonds , J . j R . w . Forge , Treas . j Austin , S . E . j J . M . Margason , S . N . j T . Covell , P . S . j E . W . Warners , ist A . S . j J . P . Hoddinqtt , 2 nd A . S . j and W . R . Plaford , Organist . Communications were read from the P . G . S . E .

announcing the death of Com p . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E ., and stating it was the desire of the Grand Superintendent that Masonic mourning should be worn for the next three months . On the motion of Comp . Simmonds , J ., a sum was voted to the Thrupp Testimonial Fund , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

DERBY . Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) . —A regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the nth inst ., when there were present Bros . Jno . Walker , P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D . England , as I . P . M . ; Cawthorn Webster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., as S . W . ; W . B . Woodforde , J . W . ; Rev .

T . Orrel , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; C D . Hart , M . O . ; VVm . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., as S . O . ; T . E . Yeomans , J . O . ; J . O . Manton , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; Wm . Cooper , Sec ; T . Oldham , S . D . ; VV . 11 . Wheeldon , J . D . ; Abraham Woodiwiss , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . M . O , England , as D . C . ; Edgar Horne , P . P . J . G . W ., as Org . ; T . H . Harrison ( Mayor of Derby ) , I . G . j VV . Stone ,

Tyler ; i homas Cox , D . P . G . M . ; Dr . VV . H . Wright , S . 'I inkier , and others . 'The lodge having been opened , and the preliminary business disposed of , the ballot was taken for six brethren , who were duly elected , and Bros . Raymond Slater , G . Sutherland , II . Slater , and W . Eaton being present , were

introduced , and duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Cox , D . P . G . M . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the lower hall for refreshment , where a very enjoyable evening was spent , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured .

First Ansual Ball Of The Doric Lodge .

FIRST ANSUAL BALL OF THE DORIC LODGE .

No . 2350 . On Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., the first annual ball connected with the Doric Lodge , No . 2359 , was held at the Town Hall , Withington . There was a large gathering of members and friends . The room had

been beautifully decorated for the occasion , and the cheerful room was very much enhanced by the beautiful and varied costumes of the ladies , and as dispensations had been granted for the regalia of the various Degrees to be worn by the brethren , the effect was very charming . Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock , the first

W . M . and his wife leading off . There was not a flag during the evening , and the whole proceeding was a great success , mainly due to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . George A . Myers , assisted by Bro . Fredk . Thomas as Master of Ceremonies . At midnight the

Knights Templars appeared and danced a quadrille . The arrangements for the supper were admirably carried out by Bro . and Mrs . Stretch , everyone present expressing themselves highly pleased with the arrange , ment for their comfort .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

DISTRICT OltAXD LODGE OF MALTA . The half-yearly convocation of this District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Valletta , on Tuesday , the 24 th November , Bro . Colonel M . Ramsay , District G . M ., on the throne . There was a very numerous and representative attendance . The D . G . M .

delivered a lengthy and appropriate address , in which he announced marked progress in the district , both numerically and financially . A communication was read from the Grand Secretary acknowledging the congratulations of the district upon the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of the birthday of H . RH . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master .

The Melita Lodge of Instruction , attached to the St . John and St . Paul Lodge , No . 349 ( E . G . ) , is doing good service amongst the Malta brethren . Bro . Col . Moore , D . G . S . W ., is the active and very efficient

Preceptor . During the year the Degrees have been thoroughly rehearsed , and the Lectures are now being gone on with . Bro . Col . Ramsay , D . G . M ., has done much by his patronage and assistance to secure the success attained .

MALTA . St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 349 , E . G . ) . —There was a large and influential gathering of the Craft at the Masonic Hall , Valletta , on Monday , the 2 ist December , upon the occasion of the installation meeting , when Bro . Major Collings , P . S . W ., was duly installed by Bro . Col . M . Ramsay , D . G . M ., the ceremony being

performed in a most efficient and impressive manner . There was a large Board of Installed Masters , evidencing the popularity of the VV . M . elect , who during the evening was the recipient of many congratulations . The usual Past Master ' s Jewel -was presented to Bro . Lieut . G . S . Q . Carr , upon

his leaving the chair after a brilliantly successful year of ofiice . After the business the brethren sat down to dinner in the hall , and a most delightful evening was spent . Bro . Worthington , United States Consul , was amongst the members present .

Leinster Lodge ( No . 387 , i . e . ) . —This lodge continues to progress . During the past year a great deal of useful Masonic work has been done under the Hiram of Bro . Sharpe , who vacated the chair on St . John ' s Day in favour of Bro . VV . Penning , S . W . The Malta Masonic Charities Association was very favourably reported on , and the help of the brethren in England in securing the return of the girl Maud England to the Royal Masonic Institution

for Girls was warmly recognised . District Grand Lodge was received by the United Brethren Lodge . No . 1923 ( E . C ) , Bro . Phillips in the chair . Absent brethren will be glad to hear that a Committee was recently appointed to carry out the complete renovation of the Masonic graves in Malta . The work has been satisfactorily carried out to the credit of the district and the Masonic body at large . We commend this work which recommends itself to home provincial lodges , many of our Masonic graves being in need of restoration .

ROYAL ARCH . ST . HELENA . St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 488 ) . —The annual festival and installation of the Principals and oliicers of this chapter took place at the St . Helena Lodge Room on Tuesday , the ioth November . 'The following companions were present : Comps . VV . H . Congdon , ' / .. ; T . L . M .

Adams , H . ; R . A . Clarke , J . ; W . Ackely , P . Z . ; R . Dowling , P . Z . ; A . S . Brady , P . / .., Treas . ; T . J . A . Pearcy , Scribe K . j J . Higgs , as Scribe N . j B . Wood , P . S . ; T . Clayton , ist A . S . ; E . Thomas , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Carr , Janitor . Visitor : Comp . B . N . C . Knipe , P . Z . 'The chapter was opened , and the ordinary business of the evening being disposed of , the newly-elected officers were

duly invested as follows , Comp . Congdon very creditably performing the duties of Installing Officer : Comps . T . L . M . Adams , Z . ; R . A . Clarke , H . ; VV . Ackely , P . Z ., J . ; W . H . Congdon , i . P . Z . ; T . J . A . Pearcy , S . E . ; J . Higgs , S . N . ; A . S . Brady , P . Z ., Treas . ; B . Wood , P . S . ; T . Clayton , ist A . S . ; E . Thomas , 2 nd

A . S . ; and T . Carr , Janitor . The chapter being closed , the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent collation had been provided by the Steward , Comp . R . A . Clarke . A very pleasant evening was spent , Comps . Wood and Higgs materially contributing to the harmony of the evening with several songs .