-
Articles/Ads
Article TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 2 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
KEr 0 RTS OF MASON . C M . TINGS :-Craft Masonry ; * R oval A rch ;' Kntg ht T emplars - £ S cotland ¦••¦"' A' *'"• ., 0 , Masonic Notes and Queries 2 S 2 lid * of I enevo once 8 nsecration of Lodin Liverpool 2 S 2
r ^ a ge £° " v Masonic Hall in Sheffield 2 S 3 i >„ Lccration of a Lodge in Llanidloes sSj M ^ onic and General Tidings a !> 6 ?„ n « ccration of a Chapter m Liverpool 286 Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire 2 S 7 Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution 387 Ma '«' onic Sacrifices 28 S The Present Tendency of Freemasonry 2 SS
What the Masonic Tress May and Should he 2 S 9 i ; r 0 ' Ilavers ' s Letter in our last 2 S 9 A Thank Offering 289 roRREsroxDEXCE : — Ancient and Primitive Masonry 290 Hro . Magnus Ohren , " M . O ., " and "Ad Rem " 290 rjr 0 : Uinckes and the Irreligious Builders 290 Bov ' s School Distribution of Prizes 290 291
Xh ' e MasonicJCyclopaxlia Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire ... 291 A Sermon 292 Consecration of the Southern Star Lodge of Instruction 293 The Vicar of Biigaand the Freemasons 294 l- ' rccmasons and CHe Drama 294 Masonic Meetings for next Week 294 A dvertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
« . Craft ll ' ascrittin ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 130 ;;) . — 'Ihe usual bi-monthly meeting- of this lodge was held at the Eyre Arms , St . John ' s Wood , on Wednesday evening-, the 15 th insl ., 13 ro . S . Draper , W . M ., in the chair . After the usual routine business , Bro . R . T . Tubus rose , anil proposed that the sum of ten guineas be paid out of the lodge funds in aid of a testimonial to Bro . S . G . l- ' oxall ,
P . M ., A . G . P . Grand Lodge , the late Secretary , in recognition of the zealous and courteous manner in which for five years he held that office he had soefficicntly performed the duties . Bro . Tubhs , in a speech of some length , placed before the lodge the efficient services rendered by Bro . Foxall , both as founder of the lodge and for five vcars its Secretary , and stated that the present prosperous
condition of the lodge was mainly due to die energy and perseverance of Bro . Foxall . The motion having been carried , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren , including two officers from Grand Lodge , adjourned to the banquet . OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge ( No . ;^;) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on
Monday , 19 th inst ., when the Worshipful Master ( the Ht . Worshipful Bro . H . R . II . l ' rince Leopold , K . G ., Prov . G . M . Oxon ) presided . There were several initiations and passings , and H . R . H ., who undertook the whole of the work himself , showed , by the excellent way in which he discharged the duties of his office , how thoroughly the details of the Craft were appreciated by him .
CHESHUNT . —Grcsham Lodge ( No . 8 bo ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at Chcshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . A . C . Wylie , P . P . G . 'i . B . Herts , assisted by his officers . The lodge being opened , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . T . Mabey and B . Mitchell , and that being unanimously in their favour they
were duly initiated into the light of I ' recmasoiiry . lhc lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Bernard and Holland passed to the degree of Craftsmen , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The chair was then taken by Bro . F . I ) . Rces Copestick , P . P . G . S B . Heits , as Installing Master , and Bros . Layton and Neck having proved their
proficiency 111 the former degree were raised by him to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Bro . Wylie next presented the W . M . elect ( Bro . John Grocott ) for the benefit of installation , which was conferred upon him in a full Board of Installed Masters , and on the return of the brethren he proceeded to appoint the following as his officers : —Bros . W . H . F . therinsrton , S . W . 5 E . G . Pottle , J . W . -, Rev . C .
Ii . Mayo , M . A ., Chaplain ; F . D . Recs Copestick , Treas . ; W . IC . Gompcrtz , Sec . ; T . C . Chapman , S . D . ; Thomas Stephens , J . D . ; Thomas Perry , I . G . ; C . E . Cheese , Organist ; Gompcrtz , jun ., and Dickie , Stwds . This being lhc whale of the business on the summons , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adpumed to a recherche banquet at the Green Dragon . The W . M . having returned
thanks proceeded to give the usual toasts in a manner that convinced the brethren that the light man was in the rl glit place that day . all of which were drank with enthusiasm . '" proposing "The Health of the P . G . M . " he alluded to l -e pleasure they all felt at the fact of the approaching 1 roviticial Grand Lodge being held in the old and historical mansion placed at the disposal of the Grcsham Lodge b the
y kindness and courtesy of their esteemed Chaplain , nro . Mayo , and trusted the brethren would muster in full lorce to do honour to the P . G . M . on that occasion . The toast of " The Initiates " was responded to by Bro . Mabey , and that of " The Visitors " by Bro . Birdseye , who congratulated the lodge on the excellence of its working , and especiall y Bro . F . D . R . Copestick on the manner in which , " . „ Performed the installation ceremony . The toast 1 1 he
J ; Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . W . E . Gompcrtz and J . Copestick , the former , as Senior P . M . present , expressing the great pleasure he felt in witnessing offi ^ f . S ress the lodge had made since he first took mce therein , and assured the brethren that in the future nitehr r ** " e had done in the past ' do whatever gnt he in hjs power t 0 promote its prosperity sur A P , ? S t 0 the loast of lhc w-M- > Bro - Grocott assume brethren that he fell proud of the honour they
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
had conferrcd . upon him in placing him in the position in which he stood—that nothing should be wanting on his part during his year of office to support the credit and dignity of the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , " and said there were few lodges could boast of brethren , as the 3 ' could , capable of working thir . beautiful ceremony ,
and certainly very few who could perform it in the masterly way that it had been done that day . Bro . Copestick , in responding , assured the brethren that nothing afforded him more pleasure than to see the beautiful ceremonies of our Order rendered with proper effect , and strongly urged the younger brethren to attend lodges of instruction , and thus make themselves thoroughly
acquainted with its ritual , at the same time not to forget that the great principles of Masonry were of even more consequence than its ceremonies , however beautifully rendered . The evening ' s entertainment was enlivened by some very good songs , but eventually the Tyler ' s toast brought it to a close , the brethren having spent a very pleasant day .
DERBT . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday , 14 th inst . The brethren present were : —H . T . Bobart , as W . M . ; w . Heathcote , S . W . ; J . H . Biggs , as J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , Sec . ; ) . Heathcote , S . D . ; J . O . Manton , as J . D . ; W . B . Hextal ! , as I . G . ; J . Shaw , D . of C . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ;
Butterfield , and Russell . Visitors : Bros . R . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Wright , P . M . 731 ; and W . Bancroft , 163 . The lodge was opened at 7 . 45 p . m ., Bro . H . T . Bobart , I . P . M ., acting asW . M ., in consequence of Bro . S . Pipes being unwell . After the circular convening the lodge was read , and also the minutes read and confirmed ,
Mr . John Lane ( engineer ) was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry in ancient and solemn form by the W . M . After other business being brought forward , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting brethren , when the lodge was closed in perfect harmony and brotherly love , and adjourned to the first Wednesday in July .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation gathering of the brethren connected with the Neptune Lodge , No . 1264 , which is one of the most numerous in the province of West Lancashire , was held on Monday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , and complete arrangements , combine . ! with fine brotherly feeling , contributed to make the whole cf the interesting proceedings pass off
most successfully . The post of honour at the opening of the lodge , which took place shortly before four o ' clock , was occupied by Bro . Peter Berriman Gee , the esteemed and efficient W . M ., and amongst the brethren of the Neptune present then or shortly afterwards were Bros . J . S . Dixon , P . M . ; A . Davies , P . M . ; II . Williams , P . M . ; W . Roberts , S . W . ; A . Cotter , | . W . ( W . M . elect ); J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Wylie , Sec ; W . Royle ,
S . D . ; f . Korn , | . D . ; W . C . Webb , S . ; W . II . Ball . Tyler ; H . Huxley , W . D . Thomas , J . Kelly , J . Williams , J . Hughes , J . Schultz , R . Brandreth , T . H . Arden , ) . Molyncux , | . Brown , R . Black , T . Walton , J . Bcattie , B . Parkes , J . Arundell , C . II . Jones , W . Jones , C . Fothcrgill , T . G . Wilkin , T . Singleton , A . Fletcher , W . Gray , J . Lyon , T . Johnson , W . Tulloch ,
T . Ryky , G . Temple , W . Vish , J . A . Hughes , A . Gray , and S . Htssam . The numerous visitors included Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . S . J . Henochsberg , S . 1502 ; L . Solomon , 1507 ; J . Lccomber , 504 ; H- Pearson , P . M . 249 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; R . Collings , 249 ; J . Holland , P . M . 82 s ; J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 ; James Winsor , W . M . 20 ^; ft . P . France , S . W . 594 ; H .
Ashmore , W . M . 1325 ; M . Corless , P . M . O 73 ; W . Healing , W . M . 1094 ; J . Franks , S . W . 203 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . G 67 ; T . Holden , 1182 ; F . H . Rahn , P . P . G . D . Durham ; C . Leighton , P . M . 132 s ; J . Woodman , S . D . 821 ; A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; W . Doyle , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Clarke , P . M . 673 ; T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , S . W . 1570 ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 ; and
others . After the lodge had been duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the chair was taken by Brc . J . Healing , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Alexander Cotter into the chair of W . M . The ancient charge having been read very effectively by Bro . A . C . Wylie , Sec , the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , and then all below the rank of Installed Master
retired . On being re-admitted , the brethren saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the usual form , and the ceremony was concluded by Bro . P . M . Healing—the charges to the I . P . M ., W . M ., Wardens , and brethren being especially effective . On the motion of Bro . I . P . M . Gee , seconded by Bro . P . M . Dixon , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Healing for the manner in which he had performed
the ceremony , and this was ordered to be minuted . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . P . B . Gee , I . P . M . ; W . Royle , S . W . ; J . Korn , J . W . ; J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); T . Walton , Sec ; J . Hill , Org . ; W . C . Webb , S . D . ; A . C . Wylie , J . D . ; T . II . Arden , I . G . ; J . S . Dixon , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Grant , S . S . ; W . Fish , J . S . ; C . Fothergill , A . S . ; and
W . H . Ball , Tyler . The brethren subsequently dined in the banqueting room of the hall , under the presidency of Bro . A . Cotter , the new W . M . of the lodge . There was a large representation of members and visitors . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., responding for " Bro . the Honourable
Fredcrick Stanley , D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of the Province , " " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . P . B . Gee , I . P . M . lie was sure the toast need only be mentioned to meet with the hearty approval of every one present . Bro . Cotter , their W . M ., had risen from the lowest office in the lodge , and therefore he was well known and highly appreciated by every one in the
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
lodge . He ( Bro . Gee ) felt certain . their W . M . would maintain the dignity of the Neptune Lodge , and keep up that reputation which had been so well upheld by many eminent brethren who had previously filled the chair . Bro . Cotter , W . M ., in response , thanked the brethren for the cordiality of the reception given to the toast , and he trusted that , thus possessing the good feeling of all in the
lodge , they would have a prosperous and happy year . Their lodge now numbered something like 250 members , and he promised them that he would do all in his power to give entire satisfaction throughout his year of office . On the other hand , he hoped every one would strive to make his year as comfortable and cordial as he possibly could . He had not the slightest fear as to the coming
year , looking to the past , with the help of the officers and brethren generally . The W . M . then proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . J . Healing , P . M ., " whom he referred to in highly eulogistic terms . Bro . Healing replied in a forcible and pointed manner . "The Immediate Past Master" was the next toast given by the W . M ., and in doing so he referred to the many excellent services Bro .
P . B . Gee , I . P . M ., had rendered to the lodge during the two years he had filled the office of W . M . As a mark of the great esteem felt for Bro . Gee by every member of the lodge , he had great pleasure in presenting him with a very valuable and handsome diamond ring , which he trusted that he would long be spared to wear , and go out and in amongst the brethren of the Neptune
Lodge , The toast was received with great enthusiasm and special honours . Bro . P . B . Gee , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the presentation and compliment , said he had had so many honours showered upon him that he was at a loss to find words to sufficiently express his thanks . He had done his work to the best of his ability during the two years he had occupied the chair , and if he had secured the
approbation of the brethren he was amply repaid . After a number of other toasts the pleasant proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . Excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . A . C . Jones , A . Child , Pugmire , Hobart , and Skeaf , who presided at the piano . One of the most delightful features of the musical programme was a new song called " Dying Embers , " written by Bro .
Skeaf , which is quite a gem 111 its way , and sure to become popular with harmoniously inclined brethren . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — This lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Present : Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M . ; W . Hammond , P . G . J . D ., & c , I . P . M . ; E . Gilbert , S . W . ;
C . W . Fox , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Mitchel , acting S . D . ; ] . B . Shackleton , acting J . D . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., I . G . ; H . Gloster , D . C ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . ; D . Steinhaucr , J . Greenwood , T . Stone , J . Howe , A . Rolington , F . Knight , J . Hemaman , C . Lucop , G . S . Strecton , W . Stanton , and others . Visitors : Bros .
B . Sharp , 168 , P . M . ; Rev . T . W . Cane , 1309 , Sec . ; R . W . Martin , 201 ; and E . Beckwith , 1423 . Messrs . W . Blackeley and W . T . Trehearn were initiated into the Order . The bye-laws were read and agreed to , Bro . Gilbert , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . S . Wickens was re-elected Treas ., andGilbeit , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bros . J . C . Woodrow was nominated for
office as A . S . ; J . Symes , as C . S . ; and G . Shott , as Steward . Bros . W . Mitchel , W . Stanton , and J . B . Shackleton were elected on the audit . Five guineas was proposed , but seven was the amount voted to be spent in purchasing a Past Master ' s jewel , to be presented to H . Bro . H . Dubois as a slight recognition of his services during his year of office . The lodge was closed in ancient form .
and adjourned till the third Saturday in July . The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet , and spent a social evening , some capital songs and speeches , & c , being given by several brethren . The Tyler ' s toast terminated another pleasant meeting at " happy Hampton . " LEICESTER . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1560 ) . —The last meeting fcr the season took place at
Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present : R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . Prov . G . M . ; Bros . G . Toller , jun ., as W . M . ; Rev . Canon Burfield , P . M ., S . W . ; C . E . ' Stretton , as J . W . ; Rev . E . Woodcock , P . M ., Chaplain ; Clement Stretton , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . W . Langley , P . M ., See . ; Rev . F . H . Richardson , S . D . ; J . F . Rolleston , J . D . ; S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . of C . ; W .
Scullho ; pe , P . M ., and Capt . Goodchild , Stwds . ; A . H . Burgess , as I . G . ; G . H . Hodges , P . M . ; Dr . Clifton , P . M . ; Rev . C . H . Wood , R . S . Toller , H . S . Gee , and several others . Visitors : Dr . Buck , P . M . 279 ; Rev . F . Brindley , Chaplain 37 ; T . A . Wykes , J . W . 523 ; and J . Hodges , 513 . The lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for several joining members , and for Mr . J . A . McDonald as a candidete for initiation . These having all been declared duly
elected , Mr . McDonald was duly initiated into Masonry by the acting W . M ., assisted by the R W . P . Prov . G . M . The lecture on the Tracing Board was given by Bro . S . Partridge . The remainder of the business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the members dined together at the hall , when a very pleasant evening was spent , enhanced by the musical abilities of the Revs . F . Richardson , F . Brindley , and T . A . Wykes .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
OXFORD . — Apollo University Chapter ( No . 357 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in the University Masonic Hall , on Saturday last , 17 th inst ., for the purpose of balloting for , and , if elected , of exalting Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., P . G . M ., W . 5 . L 357 ; together with his Secretary , Bro . R . H . Collins , M . A ., of Lincoln College , and of Lodge 357 ; and Comp . H . O . Wakeman , B . A ., Fellow of All . Souls' College , W . M . of the Churchill Lodge , 478 , of Lodge 357 , and the Salopean
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
KEr 0 RTS OF MASON . C M . TINGS :-Craft Masonry ; * R oval A rch ;' Kntg ht T emplars - £ S cotland ¦••¦"' A' *'"• ., 0 , Masonic Notes and Queries 2 S 2 lid * of I enevo once 8 nsecration of Lodin Liverpool 2 S 2
r ^ a ge £° " v Masonic Hall in Sheffield 2 S 3 i >„ Lccration of a Lodge in Llanidloes sSj M ^ onic and General Tidings a !> 6 ?„ n « ccration of a Chapter m Liverpool 286 Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire 2 S 7 Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution 387 Ma '«' onic Sacrifices 28 S The Present Tendency of Freemasonry 2 SS
What the Masonic Tress May and Should he 2 S 9 i ; r 0 ' Ilavers ' s Letter in our last 2 S 9 A Thank Offering 289 roRREsroxDEXCE : — Ancient and Primitive Masonry 290 Hro . Magnus Ohren , " M . O ., " and "Ad Rem " 290 rjr 0 : Uinckes and the Irreligious Builders 290 Bov ' s School Distribution of Prizes 290 291
Xh ' e MasonicJCyclopaxlia Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire ... 291 A Sermon 292 Consecration of the Southern Star Lodge of Instruction 293 The Vicar of Biigaand the Freemasons 294 l- ' rccmasons and CHe Drama 294 Masonic Meetings for next Week 294 A dvertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
« . Craft ll ' ascrittin ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 130 ;;) . — 'Ihe usual bi-monthly meeting- of this lodge was held at the Eyre Arms , St . John ' s Wood , on Wednesday evening-, the 15 th insl ., 13 ro . S . Draper , W . M ., in the chair . After the usual routine business , Bro . R . T . Tubus rose , anil proposed that the sum of ten guineas be paid out of the lodge funds in aid of a testimonial to Bro . S . G . l- ' oxall ,
P . M ., A . G . P . Grand Lodge , the late Secretary , in recognition of the zealous and courteous manner in which for five years he held that office he had soefficicntly performed the duties . Bro . Tubhs , in a speech of some length , placed before the lodge the efficient services rendered by Bro . Foxall , both as founder of the lodge and for five vcars its Secretary , and stated that the present prosperous
condition of the lodge was mainly due to die energy and perseverance of Bro . Foxall . The motion having been carried , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren , including two officers from Grand Lodge , adjourned to the banquet . OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge ( No . ;^;) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on
Monday , 19 th inst ., when the Worshipful Master ( the Ht . Worshipful Bro . H . R . II . l ' rince Leopold , K . G ., Prov . G . M . Oxon ) presided . There were several initiations and passings , and H . R . H ., who undertook the whole of the work himself , showed , by the excellent way in which he discharged the duties of his office , how thoroughly the details of the Craft were appreciated by him .
CHESHUNT . —Grcsham Lodge ( No . 8 bo ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place at Chcshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . A . C . Wylie , P . P . G . 'i . B . Herts , assisted by his officers . The lodge being opened , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . T . Mabey and B . Mitchell , and that being unanimously in their favour they
were duly initiated into the light of I ' recmasoiiry . lhc lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bros . Bernard and Holland passed to the degree of Craftsmen , both ceremonies being worked by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . The chair was then taken by Bro . F . I ) . Rces Copestick , P . P . G . S B . Heits , as Installing Master , and Bros . Layton and Neck having proved their
proficiency 111 the former degree were raised by him to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Bro . Wylie next presented the W . M . elect ( Bro . John Grocott ) for the benefit of installation , which was conferred upon him in a full Board of Installed Masters , and on the return of the brethren he proceeded to appoint the following as his officers : —Bros . W . H . F . therinsrton , S . W . 5 E . G . Pottle , J . W . -, Rev . C .
Ii . Mayo , M . A ., Chaplain ; F . D . Recs Copestick , Treas . ; W . IC . Gompcrtz , Sec . ; T . C . Chapman , S . D . ; Thomas Stephens , J . D . ; Thomas Perry , I . G . ; C . E . Cheese , Organist ; Gompcrtz , jun ., and Dickie , Stwds . This being lhc whale of the business on the summons , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adpumed to a recherche banquet at the Green Dragon . The W . M . having returned
thanks proceeded to give the usual toasts in a manner that convinced the brethren that the light man was in the rl glit place that day . all of which were drank with enthusiasm . '" proposing "The Health of the P . G . M . " he alluded to l -e pleasure they all felt at the fact of the approaching 1 roviticial Grand Lodge being held in the old and historical mansion placed at the disposal of the Grcsham Lodge b the
y kindness and courtesy of their esteemed Chaplain , nro . Mayo , and trusted the brethren would muster in full lorce to do honour to the P . G . M . on that occasion . The toast of " The Initiates " was responded to by Bro . Mabey , and that of " The Visitors " by Bro . Birdseye , who congratulated the lodge on the excellence of its working , and especiall y Bro . F . D . R . Copestick on the manner in which , " . „ Performed the installation ceremony . The toast 1 1 he
J ; Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . W . E . Gompcrtz and J . Copestick , the former , as Senior P . M . present , expressing the great pleasure he felt in witnessing offi ^ f . S ress the lodge had made since he first took mce therein , and assured the brethren that in the future nitehr r ** " e had done in the past ' do whatever gnt he in hjs power t 0 promote its prosperity sur A P , ? S t 0 the loast of lhc w-M- > Bro - Grocott assume brethren that he fell proud of the honour they
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
had conferrcd . upon him in placing him in the position in which he stood—that nothing should be wanting on his part during his year of office to support the credit and dignity of the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , " and said there were few lodges could boast of brethren , as the 3 ' could , capable of working thir . beautiful ceremony ,
and certainly very few who could perform it in the masterly way that it had been done that day . Bro . Copestick , in responding , assured the brethren that nothing afforded him more pleasure than to see the beautiful ceremonies of our Order rendered with proper effect , and strongly urged the younger brethren to attend lodges of instruction , and thus make themselves thoroughly
acquainted with its ritual , at the same time not to forget that the great principles of Masonry were of even more consequence than its ceremonies , however beautifully rendered . The evening ' s entertainment was enlivened by some very good songs , but eventually the Tyler ' s toast brought it to a close , the brethren having spent a very pleasant day .
DERBT . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Wednesday , 14 th inst . The brethren present were : —H . T . Bobart , as W . M . ; w . Heathcote , S . W . ; J . H . Biggs , as J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , Sec . ; ) . Heathcote , S . D . ; J . O . Manton , as J . D . ; W . B . Hextal ! , as I . G . ; J . Shaw , D . of C . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ;
Butterfield , and Russell . Visitors : Bros . R . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Wright , P . M . 731 ; and W . Bancroft , 163 . The lodge was opened at 7 . 45 p . m ., Bro . H . T . Bobart , I . P . M ., acting asW . M ., in consequence of Bro . S . Pipes being unwell . After the circular convening the lodge was read , and also the minutes read and confirmed ,
Mr . John Lane ( engineer ) was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry in ancient and solemn form by the W . M . After other business being brought forward , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting brethren , when the lodge was closed in perfect harmony and brotherly love , and adjourned to the first Wednesday in July .
LIVERPOOL . —Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annual installation gathering of the brethren connected with the Neptune Lodge , No . 1264 , which is one of the most numerous in the province of West Lancashire , was held on Monday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , and complete arrangements , combine . ! with fine brotherly feeling , contributed to make the whole cf the interesting proceedings pass off
most successfully . The post of honour at the opening of the lodge , which took place shortly before four o ' clock , was occupied by Bro . Peter Berriman Gee , the esteemed and efficient W . M ., and amongst the brethren of the Neptune present then or shortly afterwards were Bros . J . S . Dixon , P . M . ; A . Davies , P . M . ; II . Williams , P . M . ; W . Roberts , S . W . ; A . Cotter , | . W . ( W . M . elect ); J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Wylie , Sec ; W . Royle ,
S . D . ; f . Korn , | . D . ; W . C . Webb , S . ; W . II . Ball . Tyler ; H . Huxley , W . D . Thomas , J . Kelly , J . Williams , J . Hughes , J . Schultz , R . Brandreth , T . H . Arden , ) . Molyncux , | . Brown , R . Black , T . Walton , J . Bcattie , B . Parkes , J . Arundell , C . II . Jones , W . Jones , C . Fothcrgill , T . G . Wilkin , T . Singleton , A . Fletcher , W . Gray , J . Lyon , T . Johnson , W . Tulloch ,
T . Ryky , G . Temple , W . Vish , J . A . Hughes , A . Gray , and S . Htssam . The numerous visitors included Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . S . J . Henochsberg , S . 1502 ; L . Solomon , 1507 ; J . Lccomber , 504 ; H- Pearson , P . M . 249 ; T . Shaw , W . M . 823 ; R . Collings , 249 ; J . Holland , P . M . 82 s ; J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 ; James Winsor , W . M . 20 ^; ft . P . France , S . W . 594 ; H .
Ashmore , W . M . 1325 ; M . Corless , P . M . O 73 ; W . Healing , W . M . 1094 ; J . Franks , S . W . 203 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . G 67 ; T . Holden , 1182 ; F . H . Rahn , P . P . G . D . Durham ; C . Leighton , P . M . 132 s ; J . Woodman , S . D . 821 ; A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; W . Doyle , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Clarke , P . M . 673 ; T . Evans , P . M . 1356 , S . W . 1570 ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 ; and
others . After the lodge had been duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the chair was taken by Brc . J . Healing , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Alexander Cotter into the chair of W . M . The ancient charge having been read very effectively by Bro . A . C . Wylie , Sec , the lodge was raised to the Third Degree , and then all below the rank of Installed Master
retired . On being re-admitted , the brethren saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the usual form , and the ceremony was concluded by Bro . P . M . Healing—the charges to the I . P . M ., W . M ., Wardens , and brethren being especially effective . On the motion of Bro . I . P . M . Gee , seconded by Bro . P . M . Dixon , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Healing for the manner in which he had performed
the ceremony , and this was ordered to be minuted . The following were the officers invested : —Bros . P . B . Gee , I . P . M . ; W . Royle , S . W . ; J . Korn , J . W . ; J . Healing , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); T . Walton , Sec ; J . Hill , Org . ; W . C . Webb , S . D . ; A . C . Wylie , J . D . ; T . II . Arden , I . G . ; J . S . Dixon , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Grant , S . S . ; W . Fish , J . S . ; C . Fothergill , A . S . ; and
W . H . Ball , Tyler . The brethren subsequently dined in the banqueting room of the hall , under the presidency of Bro . A . Cotter , the new W . M . of the lodge . There was a large representation of members and visitors . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., responding for " Bro . the Honourable
Fredcrick Stanley , D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of the Province , " " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . P . B . Gee , I . P . M . lie was sure the toast need only be mentioned to meet with the hearty approval of every one present . Bro . Cotter , their W . M ., had risen from the lowest office in the lodge , and therefore he was well known and highly appreciated by every one in the
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
lodge . He ( Bro . Gee ) felt certain . their W . M . would maintain the dignity of the Neptune Lodge , and keep up that reputation which had been so well upheld by many eminent brethren who had previously filled the chair . Bro . Cotter , W . M ., in response , thanked the brethren for the cordiality of the reception given to the toast , and he trusted that , thus possessing the good feeling of all in the
lodge , they would have a prosperous and happy year . Their lodge now numbered something like 250 members , and he promised them that he would do all in his power to give entire satisfaction throughout his year of office . On the other hand , he hoped every one would strive to make his year as comfortable and cordial as he possibly could . He had not the slightest fear as to the coming
year , looking to the past , with the help of the officers and brethren generally . The W . M . then proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . J . Healing , P . M ., " whom he referred to in highly eulogistic terms . Bro . Healing replied in a forcible and pointed manner . "The Immediate Past Master" was the next toast given by the W . M ., and in doing so he referred to the many excellent services Bro .
P . B . Gee , I . P . M ., had rendered to the lodge during the two years he had filled the office of W . M . As a mark of the great esteem felt for Bro . Gee by every member of the lodge , he had great pleasure in presenting him with a very valuable and handsome diamond ring , which he trusted that he would long be spared to wear , and go out and in amongst the brethren of the Neptune
Lodge , The toast was received with great enthusiasm and special honours . Bro . P . B . Gee , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the presentation and compliment , said he had had so many honours showered upon him that he was at a loss to find words to sufficiently express his thanks . He had done his work to the best of his ability during the two years he had occupied the chair , and if he had secured the
approbation of the brethren he was amply repaid . After a number of other toasts the pleasant proceedings were brought to a close at an early hour . Excellent harmony was contributed by Bros . A . C . Jones , A . Child , Pugmire , Hobart , and Skeaf , who presided at the piano . One of the most delightful features of the musical programme was a new song called " Dying Embers , " written by Bro .
Skeaf , which is quite a gem 111 its way , and sure to become popular with harmoniously inclined brethren . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — This lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Present : Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M . ; W . Hammond , P . G . J . D ., & c , I . P . M . ; E . Gilbert , S . W . ;
C . W . Fox , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Mitchel , acting S . D . ; ] . B . Shackleton , acting J . D . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., I . G . ; H . Gloster , D . C ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . ; D . Steinhaucr , J . Greenwood , T . Stone , J . Howe , A . Rolington , F . Knight , J . Hemaman , C . Lucop , G . S . Strecton , W . Stanton , and others . Visitors : Bros .
B . Sharp , 168 , P . M . ; Rev . T . W . Cane , 1309 , Sec . ; R . W . Martin , 201 ; and E . Beckwith , 1423 . Messrs . W . Blackeley and W . T . Trehearn were initiated into the Order . The bye-laws were read and agreed to , Bro . Gilbert , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . S . Wickens was re-elected Treas ., andGilbeit , P . G . T ., Tyler . Bros . J . C . Woodrow was nominated for
office as A . S . ; J . Symes , as C . S . ; and G . Shott , as Steward . Bros . W . Mitchel , W . Stanton , and J . B . Shackleton were elected on the audit . Five guineas was proposed , but seven was the amount voted to be spent in purchasing a Past Master ' s jewel , to be presented to H . Bro . H . Dubois as a slight recognition of his services during his year of office . The lodge was closed in ancient form .
and adjourned till the third Saturday in July . The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet , and spent a social evening , some capital songs and speeches , & c , being given by several brethren . The Tyler ' s toast terminated another pleasant meeting at " happy Hampton . " LEICESTER . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1560 ) . —The last meeting fcr the season took place at
Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present : R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . Prov . G . M . ; Bros . G . Toller , jun ., as W . M . ; Rev . Canon Burfield , P . M ., S . W . ; C . E . ' Stretton , as J . W . ; Rev . E . Woodcock , P . M ., Chaplain ; Clement Stretton , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . W . Langley , P . M ., See . ; Rev . F . H . Richardson , S . D . ; J . F . Rolleston , J . D . ; S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . of C . ; W .
Scullho ; pe , P . M ., and Capt . Goodchild , Stwds . ; A . H . Burgess , as I . G . ; G . H . Hodges , P . M . ; Dr . Clifton , P . M . ; Rev . C . H . Wood , R . S . Toller , H . S . Gee , and several others . Visitors : Dr . Buck , P . M . 279 ; Rev . F . Brindley , Chaplain 37 ; T . A . Wykes , J . W . 523 ; and J . Hodges , 513 . The lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for several joining members , and for Mr . J . A . McDonald as a candidete for initiation . These having all been declared duly
elected , Mr . McDonald was duly initiated into Masonry by the acting W . M ., assisted by the R W . P . Prov . G . M . The lecture on the Tracing Board was given by Bro . S . Partridge . The remainder of the business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the members dined together at the hall , when a very pleasant evening was spent , enhanced by the musical abilities of the Revs . F . Richardson , F . Brindley , and T . A . Wykes .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
OXFORD . — Apollo University Chapter ( No . 357 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in the University Masonic Hall , on Saturday last , 17 th inst ., for the purpose of balloting for , and , if elected , of exalting Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., P . G . M ., W . 5 . L 357 ; together with his Secretary , Bro . R . H . Collins , M . A ., of Lincoln College , and of Lodge 357 ; and Comp . H . O . Wakeman , B . A ., Fellow of All . Souls' College , W . M . of the Churchill Lodge , 478 , of Lodge 357 , and the Salopean