Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

mously elected W . M . j Bro . J . T . Briggs re-elected Treasurer j and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . The Audit Committee was appointed to meet half an hour before the installation meeting . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; the

Rev . S . T . H , Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C . ; Col . Cuming , S . VV . ; Capt . Perry , J . W . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

WORKINGTON . Curwen Lodge ( No . 1400 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , South Watt-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when Bro . Rees Thomas , W . M . elect , was installed by Bro . L . VVard , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., and the following invested as officers : Bros . J . Kerby , I . P . M . ; F . Appleyard , S . W . ;

C . VV . Nicholson , J . W . ; Rev . A . F . Curwen , P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; L . Ward , Treas . ; H . Wynn , P . M ., P . G . D . C , Sec ; J . Nicholson , S . D . ; J . Menedy , J . D . ; J . Davidson , D . C . j S . Bethel , Org . j T . E . Bedford , I . G . j J . R . Bell and F . Neil , Stwds . j and T . B . Roxby , Tyler . When the Iodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . S . G . W . of Victoria , was reported

and admitted and saluted , and after the investiture of the oflicers , Bros . Lamonby and Dalrymple , by request of the newly-installed Master , delivered the customary addresses . The general business of the lodge having been transacted , and a vote of thanks to the Installing Master passed , Bros . VVard and Dalrymple were invited to unveil and present to Bro . Josep h Kerby , I . P . M . of the lodge , a bsautiful oil

painting of himself from the members of the Curwen Lodge . Bro . Dalrymple said nothing could give him more pleasure than , at the request of the newly-installed Master , Bro . Thomas , to discharge the duty he had been invited to perform , and more so from the fact that the I . P . M . of that lodge not only merited the respect of its members , but the province . It could not be said he was an old Mason , but ,

without a word of fiction , he had been an earnest one . From the day of his first appointment to office to that of the ancient chair , the work of the lodge had been carried on with a precision worthy of admiration , and it was his genial manner to others , actuated by the purest motives for the well-being of his lodge and the Craft , that the members of that lodge desired him to be the recipient of that

wellexecuted work of art , to perpetuate in some measure the memory of one that they could not but designate a pillar of strength by word and practice in that his mother lodge j and it was not only the united wish of the members of 1400 , but all the brethren present that their worth y Bro . Kerby and family , who one and all have a voice in the Masonic Charities , would be long spared to enjoy that handsome

gift . Bro . Kerby feelingly replied , and thanked the members of the lodge for their quite unexpected present , and said that in the time to come as in the past no effort would be wanting on his part to try and further the interests of the lodge , also that of Masonry , which had been a source of great pleasure to him since his initiation . With " Hearty good wishes " fiom Lodges 371 , 477 , S 72 ,

9 G 2 , 1002 , 1267 , 1660 , 19 S 9 , and 22 S 5 , the lodge was closed , and at the invitation of the W . M ., the brethren adjourned to Bro . Davidson ' s Commercial Hotel , where a banquet was well served , and with loyal and Masonic toasts and a few capital songs a most enjoyable evening was spent . The followingmembers and visitors signed : Bros . R . Ward , P . M . j J . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D .,- Wm .

Bellingham , D . Bray , J . Reed , W . M . 371 j T . Annison , S . W . j J . 0 . Scott , S . D . j T . Dixon , 477 , - J . Messenger , Tyler 371 ; H . Burns , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Purst . j T . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j J . Wood , P . M . 062 , P . P . G . S . B . j J . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . j J . J . Little , S . W . j D . Reece , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; VVm .

Bosward , Sec . 12 G 7 ; T . Miller , J . D . ; J . Wakefield , W . M . 1660 ; W . Shaw , J . W . ; H . Hartley , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . j J . Singers , D . C . ; J . Armstrong , S . D . j J . Bewickj E . Jackson , J . D . j VVm . Heathcote , VV . M . 19 S 9 j C . Gowan , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; L . Rumney , J . W . j J- Telford , J . Warwick , 2285 j and others .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Comps . E . A . Harris , M . E . Z . j Hardy , H . j R . Kimpton , P . Z ., acting J- ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . j Rivers , S . N . j Harfeld , P . Z ., treas . ; Fry , P . S . ; Captain WallsP . Z . ; Cleghorne

, , P-Z . j Staley , P . Z . j and Ellborn , P . Z . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The resignation of Comp . W . Rist , P . Z ., was received with regret . Apologies ¦ or non-attendance were received from Comps . F . Smith , ! ' ¦ / - , P . P . G . J . j N . Moss , LCC , P . Z . j and others . 1

he chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned M the banquet . The customary toasts were duly honoured . Comp . Recknell , P . Z ., responded in a neat speech on behal f of " The Visitors . " . In proposing "The S . E . and Treas ., " the M . E . Z . spoke "J terms of high commendation of the working capabilities f

"these companions . He said that it was entirely owing to 'ne great care displayed in husbanding the funds that the chapter was in such an excellent condition . 1 - his toast having been warmly received , Comps . Davis an i ; Harfeld acknowledged the compliment . 1 he proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Kennington Chapter ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —This J-napter , one ot the most prosperous in the South of London , in i at '' ^ 0 rns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ist slant . Among those in attendance were Comps . II . gaiter , M . E . Z . j H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., |*' . £ H . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj .,

S ^ eJ . ; Henry Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . j Sims , c' •:, » George Everett , P . Z ., G . Treas ., Treasurer j j ™ "h , P . S . j C . H . Kohler , P . Z j and W . W . Westley , P PA Among the visitors were Comps . Hartley , P . Z ., TU , , G , S , S Eedle , P . Z . 141 j Bailey , S . N . 177 j and H ^ or , 2 ( U . S . A ) . crrnr m ' nutes of the previous convocation were read and IV 7 ed- The ballot havin £ been talcen > Bros- J- Tratt , 13 S 1 , and Henry Whitney , S 61 , were ably exalted

Royal Arch.

to the Degree of the Royal Arch by the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comp . VV . W . Westley , I . P . Z . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Comps . G . Gardner , P . Z . j Dowling , H . ; and Austin , J . Thechapter was then closed , and thecompanions adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served as usual by Comp . VV . T . Buxton , the genial and obliging host .

Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Comp . G . Everett , Grand Treasurer , responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers" in a very able manner . Without straining at effect , he invariably succeeds in saying something that interests without boring his audience . In replying to the toast of "The Exaltees , " Comps . Parratt and Whitney expressed themselves as being gratified , not only in being admitted to the Kennington

Chapter , but with the beauty and impressiveness of the ceremony . Comps . Tichenor , Hartley , Eedle , and Bailey acknowledged " The Health of the Visitors . " Comp . Westley responded on behalf of "The P . Z . 's " j Comps . Everett and Higgins for " The Treasurer and S . E . " ; and Comps . Sims and Smith for " The Officers . " During the evening Comps . Everett , Lundie , Buxton , Eedle , and others vocally entertained the companions .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The regular convocation of the companions of the above powerful chapter took place on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall ^ Mount Pleasant , Comp . E . Palmer , M . E . Z ., presiding as Z . in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Sydney Clarke , M . E . Z . Among the other companions present were Comps . C . H . Lawson , H . j E . Morris , J . ;

C Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . j A . Penfold , P . Z ., Treas ., P . P . G . ist A . S . j H . J . Butter , P . Z ., S . E ., P . P . G . P . S .,- H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C . j R . Edmonds , P . Z . j E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . j J . H . Roberts , P . Z . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) and P . Z . 1472 ; C . H . Clapham , S . N . ; VV . C . Taylor , P . S . ; G . Nichols , ist A . S . ; VV . Busbridge , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Tyler ,

Org . ; C . Warren , Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . D . K . Summers , 913 , was unanimously elected by ballot , and duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the handsome and commodious hall of the Mortar Hotel , Comp . Mason ' s newly erected and elaborately fitted and furnished establishment , opposite the Royal Arsenal main

gate , where a lovely little banquet was thoroughly enjoyed by the companions . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were honoured , and enlivened by the splendid instrumentation of Comps . Tyler and Horton , and the fine singing of Comp . Hobson and others , as also that of Mr . Mason , the son of the proprieto- of the hotel . The admirable working of Comp . Palmer and his colleagues in the chapter , and the after banquet amenities made the occasion a most effective and enjoyable one .

RIPLEY . Okeover Chapter ( No . 1324 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this chapter was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . Present : Comps . H . Basil Boag , M . E . Z . ; Douglas Upton , H . ; J . Cook , J . j R . Wilkes , S . E . j J . T . Lee , S . N . j J . Sladen , 2 nd A . S . j J . Allen , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . j J . Storer , Janitor j A .

Schofield , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . j VV . H . Fisher , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . j E . J . H . Hoskyns , P . Z ., Prov . G . Std . Br . ; and J . Tealby . Visitors : Comps . Abraham Woodiwiss , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . j Percy Wallis , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C j T . E . Yeomans , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . R . Fielding , and W . H . Lumley . The chapter was duly opened , and the minutes read , after which Comp . Douglas Upton was installed as M . E . Z . by Comp . H . B . Boag , P . Z ., Prov . A . G . D . C ; Comp . Jos . Cook b

as H . y Comp . Upton , M . E . Z . ; and Comp . R . Wilkes as J . by Comp . Cook , TL , all the ceremonies being rendered ^ in an exceedingly impressive and effective manner . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers as follows : Comps . J . T . Lee , S . E . ; J . Tealby , S . N . ; J . Allen , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj ., Treas . ; J . Sladen , P . S . ; T . E . Briddon , ist A . S . j J . Clarke , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Clark , P . Z ., D . C ; and J . Storer , Janitor . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a splendid banquet at the White Lion Hotel , after which the usual toasts were duly honoured .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . —The above lodge held its quarterly meeting on Friday , the iGth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Bro . J . Whitehead :, P . P . G . S . B ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren : Bros . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Captain G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ., - VV . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . j G . Kenneday , I . P . M ., P . P . G . R . ;

C Jolly , P . P . G . O ., S . W . ; Colonel C . E . Vansittart , J . W . W . J . Akers , M . O . ; F . Reed , P . G . I . G ., S . O . ; J . Farrier , R . of M . ; E . B . Hobson , S . D . ; C . Canning , l . G . ; W . Belts , D . Jenkinson , P . Fowler , Captain G . Hearn , S . O . 411 j and D . Goodmg , 43 . Bro . R . Gooding , P . M . 1536 , was advanced by the W . M . j and at the refreshment board the usual loyal Mark , Masonic , and lodge toasts were honoured , and a few hours spent in brotherly love and social harmony .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . - A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Evans , VV . M . King , S . W . j Lyell , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor and Treas . j Poole , acting as Secj Windsor , S . D . j Russell , I . G . j Folkard

, Barclay Perkins , Livett , Steele , Sandals , Cheese , Langdon , Ellson , and Lea . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley . The ceremony of

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

raisinqf being announced , and Bro . Lea having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Lea raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to tbe First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . King was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the new premises , IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . IT . Nuding , W . M . j J . VV . Drysdale , S . W . ; H . S . Wellcome , J . VV . j W . IT . Kirby , Preceptorj W . Baker , Sec . j J . B . Corp , S . D . ; D . G . Imlay , J . D . j J . Corp , I . G . j Dr . A . E . Barrett , H . G .

Hart , A . Leighton , VV . Rowley , R . M . Minton-Senhouse , R . S . Home , T . R . Barrington , W . A . Buckland , G . H . Carter , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . Visitor : Bro . C . IT . Denny , 1671 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the three brethren proposed on the Sth inst .,

and it was unanimous in their favour . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Dr . Barrett having volunteered his services as candidate , was examined , emtrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the candidate re-admitted , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a most able manner . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro .

Rowley volunteered to act as Master elect . Bro . Nuding then rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Bro . J . B . Corp was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the first ceremony , the charge , and ist and 2 nd Sections of the Second Lecture . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 9 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , yueenstreet , Hammersmith ( being the officers' night of the mother lodge ) , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j H . J . F . Williams , S . W . j A . Williams , J . W . J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptorj D . S . Long , Secj C C . Barber , S . D . j H . Bright , J . D . j J . ScharienI . G . j J

, . Davies , P . M . ; H . Blackman , R . Reid , J . Banks , P . Cronin , R . Phillips , and P . J . Davies . The lodge _ was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Banks offering himself as a candidate for passing , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Reid acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren under the direction of Bro . A . Williams . The VV . M . having risen , it was announced that Bro . Reid had been duly elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , W . M . ; John Davies , P . M . 16 9 , S . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . S . Mote , P . M . 1732 , S . D . ; W . Hillier , J . D . j

E . ihos . Ginder , I . G . j T . Midd / eweek , Stwd . j J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 j A . Williams , P . M . 2090 j J . Sims , P . M . S 34 J James Stephen , P . M . 1425 j M . J . R . Dundas , J . T . Shapcott , R . VV . Board , A . Clark , and W . Chappie . Visitors : Bros . Alfred Collett , Buenos Ayres j R . N . Larter , 1791 j VV . Hide , 1275 j R . Reid , 1275 j and C . J . Fox .

T he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture were worked by the following brethren : ist , Bro . Motej 2 nd , Bro . Allmanj 3 rd , Bro . J . Davies , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Jobson j 4 th , Bro . J . Davies ; and 5 th , Bro . J . Davies , in the absence of Bro ' . Cursons . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the

Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by the following brethren : 1 st , Bro . A . Williams ; 2 nd , Bro . W . Hillier " ; 3 rd , Bro . G . Read . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Reid , Hide , and Fox were elected members . A vote of thanks to the presiding officers and brethren who had worked the Sections was unanimously passed , and acknowledged by Bro . Read . Bro . Sims expressed his thanks for the sympathy of the brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . ; R . W . Nicole , S . W . ; J . W . Clarke , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , bee . j J . Duncan , S . D . j E . H . Bury , J . D . j W . E . Manning , I . G . j J . H . Collingridge , R . Loomes , and T . E . Newman .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Collingridge answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Harding vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Collingridge . The ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Harding being the candidate . The lodge vvas resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Nicole vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —The meetings of this lodge have now been resumed , and at a meeting neld at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Uoldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W ., on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., there were present Bros . T . I Head , W . M . ; Hillier , S . VV . ; Jennings , J . W . ; G .

Higginson , Deputy Preceptorj G . Austin , P . M ., Treas . H . r . Gilbert , P . M ., Sec . ; Catling , S . D . ; Larter , J . D ' ¦ L . Cox , I . G . j J . Brown , P . M . j Al . Spiegel , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; H . Elkin , Kington , Stonhill , Arnott , and Gane .

T he lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Speigel , P . M ., acting as the candidate , after which Bro . Speigel worked the 5 th Section of the First Lecture , the Deputy Preceptor putting the questions . The lodge was then opened in the Second De-