Reports Of Musonic Meetings.

Reports of Musonic Meetings .

«• THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Tranquillity Lodge , jVo . 1 S 5 . —The highly esteemed and efficient W . M . ( Bro . Hermann Beigel ) of this lodge that flourishes so much under his guidance , held a meeting on Monday at Radley ' s Hotel , when he was well supported by the Worshipful P . M . ' s Holbrooke and Levy , Bros . Louis Barnett , S . W . ; Bloomfield , J . W . ; Peartree , Treas . ; P . Levy , Hon . Sec . ; H . Abrahams , S . D . ; N . Moss , J . D . ; Dr . Schnitzlcr , I . G ., and Knappe , Org ., and in a most impressive manner conferred the sublime degree on Bros . Dr . F . Oppert , Metzger , Beck , Burg and Heinemann ; he then initiated into our mysteries Mr . C . W . Krohne , after which the lodge was closed with solemn praver and adjourned .

Southern Star Lodge , Ao . H 5 S . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , at Bro . Allatt ' s , the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . Bayfield in the chair ; Chas . E . Thompson , S . W . ; Towers , J . W . ; Kipps , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; Pulsforcl , Sec . ; H . Thompson , Treas . ; Davenport , Dir . Cer . ; Potter , W . S . ; Laing , Tyler . The other brethren present were

John Thomas , P . J . I . ; Clarke , P . M . ; Allatt , Walker , Austey , Alderson , Beck , Radford , W . Joyce . The visitors were : Bros . Treadwell ( 177 ) , Hebblewhite , & c . The business consisted of three initiations , three passings , and one raising—the traditional history and description of the tracing hoard being given very impressively . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

PROVINCIAL . SCARUOROUGII . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —This old-established lodge held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , on Wednesday , the 15 th June . The following officers and members were present Bros . R . II . Peacock , W . M . ; W . Peacock , I . P . M . ; TT A \^ : : „„ , ^ ,. „ T > AT . C TT A :. \\ r AT HAWilliamsonPM SIIArmitageWM

. . , .. ; . . , .. 1248 ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Fletcher , S . W . ; G . I-I . Wulshaw , J . W . ; H . Grovcr , S . n . ; J . W . Taylor , M . D ., J . D . ; W . Milner , I . G . ; Ash , Tyler . Bros . Symons , Teale , Harvey , Garnctt , Allen , Coopland , Land , Wcstlake , Livingston , Jay , Inskip , McKinlcy , Kendall , and Chapman . Visitors : Bros . J . Senior

P . G . C ., 495 ; E . Hardy , S . W . 538 ; Y . F . Evans , 139 . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of U \ e preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Sloman ( Doclor of Music ) was ballottcd for and unanimously elected an honorary member . Messrs . J . E . Jones , Esq ., and J . T . Denton , M . D ., were ballottcd for and unanimously elected , and , being present , they were

initiated in the first degree of Masonry . Bro . W . W . Coopland passed an examination in the first degree and retired , and was re-admitted and passed to lhe second degree . Bro . J . W . Teale passed an examination in the second degree and retired , and was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degiee of a M . M . The Senior Warden explained the working tools in both degrees in a very able manner , and the W . M . was very ably assisted in the

evening's duties by the P . M . ' s present , Bros . W . Peacock and II . A . Williamson . The W . M . of 124 S , Bro . S . H . Armitage , explained the traditional history in the third degree . Thus a heavy evening ' s work was made easy by the fraternal assistance of the brethren named . The lodge was now closed down to the first degree , and closed with prayer at 10 p . m ., and the brethren * icm a short time in the usual friendly way at the refreshment board .

LEICESTER . —John oj Gaunt Lodg ,, No . 523 . —This lodge concluded a most prosperous year ' s work , under the rule of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . George Toller , jun ., P . O . Sec , by an emergency meeting at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., preparatory to the festival , which will take place on St . John ' s Day . As a mark of respect lo Bro . Toller , whose admirabledischarge

of his official duties , coupled with the amiability of his disposition and his modest , unassuming manner , have gained for him the gratitude oi the members and the esteem of every brother in the province , the meeting was attended by an unusually large number of brethrenbetween thirty and forty being present . The work was a raisin ; ' and five initiations . Bro . William Penn Cox

having been duly examined as a F . C ., the W M . proceeded to raise him in an impressive manner to the third degree , the ceremony being accompanied by the musical chants . Bro . C . Johnson ( P . P . G . S . W . Jersey ) presided at the organ , assisted by several musical brethren . The lodge having been lowered to the first degree , and the result of the ballot being favourable , Messrs . Thomas

Charlcsworlh , William Tertius Rowlett , and Alfred George J ackson , of Leicester , and William Bunney and Lewis George Wyim , of Oadby , were severally introduced and initiated , the ceremony being performed alternately by the W . M . and the P . G . M . On lhe conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Among

the brethren present were : W . Kelly , P . G . M . ; Toller , W . M . ; Duff , Hodges , and Smith , P . M . 's ; Buzzard , S . W . and W . M .-elect ; Sculthorpe , J . W . ; Johnson , P . M ., Ors » . ; Baincs , Sec ; Partridge , J . D ., and many other members . Visitors : Bros . Stanley , W . M . ; Suction , S . W . ; Crow , J . W . ; Palmer , S . D ., and other brethren of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 .

Sincur . — Sydney Lodge , A ' c > . 829 . —This excellent working lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Black Horse , Sidcup , on lhe 14 th inst ., under the able management of its respected W . Maslcr , Bro . Thomas Smith , supported by Bros . A . Thompson , S . W . ; A . Jackson , J . W . ; G . Snow , P . M ., and P . P . G . S . W . Treas . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and Sec . ; Borer , S . D ., and Pugh , I . G . The Junior Deacon , from ill-health , was . pre-

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vented from attending . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency lodges were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of two gentlemen for initiation , but they were unable to attend . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Etheridge initiated in this lodge , and Stokvis , of the Capper Lodge , 1076 , being

candidates for the third degree , were examined , received further instruction , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were admitted , and duly raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , and Bro . Watkins being a candidate for the third degree , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed in the

third degree , and Bro . Watkins was admitted and duly raised to that sublime degree . The lodge was closed down to the first degree , and Bro . Capt . Sevan , who was initiated in June , 1 S 69 , ( but was obliged to sail from England , ) being a candidate for the second degree , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , and he was admitted and

duly passed to the degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and all business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form . SALFORD . —Richmond Lodge , A o . ion . —This lodge held their annual anniversary and installation meeting at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Salford , on Thursday , June 16 th . Present : Josh . Dixon , W . M . ; F . Richmond ,

P . M . ; W . Dodge , P . M . ; R . Caldwell , P . M . ; T . Ellis , S . W . ; T . Wallis , T . W . ; and a number of the brethren . Visitors : C . Nichols ( P . P . G . P . and P . M . S 52 ) , B . Taylor ( P . M . 935 ) , T . Hooper ( P . M . 1077 ) , T . Sawyer ( P . J 1 . 1077 ) , W . Goodier ( W . M . 935 ) , 11 . Fisher ( W . M . 992 ) , S . Redford ( W . M . S 15 ) , T . Harrop ( W . M . 315 ) , L . Warhurst ( S . W . 461 ) , W . Riddle ( W . M . 852 ) , D .

Ishenvood ( S 25 ) , N . Dumville ( 152 and 322 ) , and John Royle ( S 15 ) . Bro . Caldwell , P . M ., opened the lodge in due form , and initiated Messrs . Tom Callow and James Cockshut in the first degree . The lodge was then resumed to the second degree . Bro . Josh . Dixon P . M ., presented Bro . T . Ellis , W . M .-elect , to receive from his predecessor the benefit of installation . Bro . Caldwell then

proceeded with the ceremony , and installed Bro . T . Ellis in a most able and impressive manner , assisted by Bro . B . Taylor , P . M ., who invested the following officers Bros . T . Wallis , S . W . ; M . Fenton , J . W . ; W . Dodge , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Gallaglior , Sec . ; T . Preston , S . D . ; John Ellis , J . D . ; Rich . Johnson , I . G . ; Sly , Organist . Some other business having been disposed of , the lodge

was closed in due form , with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , ably provided by Miss Gibson ; Bros . Josh . Dixon , W . Dumville , N . Dumville , and Standen forming an able glee party . The following toasts were then proposed : "The Queen and the Craft ; " glee , " God Save the Queen . " " The Prince and Princess ol Wales , and the rest of the

Royal Family ; " song , "God Bless the Prince of Wales . " "The Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M . ; " glee , " Prosper the Art . " "Earl Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M . ;" glee , " March of the Men of Haarlech . " " The Earl of Zetland , P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers ;" song , " Health to my Dear . " " Stephen Blair , Esq ., R . W . P . G . M . East Lancashire ; " glee , "Hail to the

Craft . " "Wm . R . Callender , jun ., Esq ., D . P . G . M . East Lancashire . " " The Newly-Initiated Brethren ;" song , " Entered Apprentice . " " The Health of the Worshipful Master ( proposed by . Bro . Josh . Dixon , I . P . M . ) ; " glee , " Here ' s to his Health . " " The Newly-Invested Officers " ( proposed by Bro . B . Taylor , P . M .

935 ) ; Bros . Wallis , S . W . ; M . Fenton , J . W ., and R . Johnson , I . G ., responded to the above toast . " Past Masters of the Lodge ; " glee , " Willie brew'd . " " Visiting Brethren . " " All poor and distressed Masons ;" glee , " Fill the Shining Goblet . " The brethren then dispersed , after spending an agreeable and happy evening .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

GREAT YARMOUTH . —Faithful R . A . Chapter , No . 100 . —The companions of the above chapter held their quarterly meeting on Monday , June 13 th , at the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Quay , Great Yarmouth , for the purpose of installing the principals and officers for the ensuing year . The chapter being opened and the minutes of the preceding chapter read and confirmed , Companion Henry John Mason . P . Z . of the chapter , then installed Comp .

Ilanlon , P . II ., to the chair of Z ., Comp . Wright , Past J ., to the chair of II ., ami Comp . Tomlinson , P . E ., to the chair of J ., the ceremony being performed by Comp . II . J . Mason , Prov . Grand D . C . of Norfolk . Two brethren were proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed . The companions then retired to the banquet , which was supplied by Bro . Frankling in his usual excellent style . The companions separated , after having spent a truly Masonic evening .

THK BLOOD PURIFIER . —Old Dr . Jacob Townsend ' s Sarsaparilla . Other McdicalTestimony . —In speaking of the " Blood Purifier , " old Dr . Jacob Townsend ' s Sarsaparilla , G . C . Kemott , M . D ., L . S . A . Lond , says : "I strongly recommend it in cutaneous diseases and all impurities of the blood . " March 24 , 1869 . —In a letter to the proprietors , June 6 , i 860 , Dr . Irvine , of Irvine ' s-town ,

says : " I have been in the habit of ordering your Sarsaparilla for my patients with the best results . Send me six quarts and six mammoth bottles . " —For all skin diseases , for purifying the system of mercurial poisons , and building up the broken constitution it is the only safe and certain remedy . In bottles 2 S . 6 d ., 4 s ., 4 s . 6 d ., 7 s . 6 d ., lis .

Sold by all Druggists . Pills and Ointment each in boxes , is 2 / 4 < l ., 2 s . gtl , 4 s . 6 d . Testimonials also from the Hon . the Dean of Lismore ; General William Gilbert , of the Indian Army ; ordered also by Apothecaries' Hall , London . Caution—Get the red and blue wrappers , with the old Doctor ' s head in the centre . No other genuine .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

EXCURSION OF THE DUNDEE UNION ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER , No . 6 . The companions of this chapter having agreed to enjoy an excursion with their wives and sweethearts , Thursday , the 16 th inst ., was fixed for the same taking place ; and , thanks to the committee ( Companions Robertson , Berry , Kelt , Longmuir , and Henry ) , a treat of no ordinary

character was enjoyed , and which we have the pleasure to chronicle . The companions chartered the steamer " Star o' Tay , " to leave at 6 a . m . for Stonehaven , a distance by sea of upwards of fifty miles . To do so required considerable fortitude on the part of the committee ; but they have the better reason now to be pleased—as , had the day been stormy , the consequences would simply

have been disastrous . Leaving the Craig Pier , Dundee , at a little past 6 a . m ., a very fine view was obtained of some of the principal sights on the east coast , made so famous by Sir Walter Scott ' s "Antiquary . " The steamer arrived in Stonehaven Bay about n a . m ., where , according to previous arrangements , they were to be joined by deputations from

the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeen , St . George s R . A . Chapter , Aberdeen , and Horeb R . A . Chapter , Stonehaven . The party put off from Stonehaven to join the steamer in the bay , a little before eleven , in a yacht kindly placed at their disposal by James Forbes , Esq ., Senior Baillie of Stonehaven , and included the worthy Baillie , Comps . Professor Beveridge , Mareschal College ,

Aberdeen , P . G . Master of Aberdeen cily Province , and Grand Superintendent of R . A . Masonry in Aberdeenshire ; Stables , P . Z . "Old Aberdeen" Chapter ; Dr . Thorn , P . Z . Horeb Chapter ; and James Crockett , Stonehaven , Scribe E . ; & c , & c . Luncheon was immediately served on boai-d by Comp . Young , Cafe Royal , Dundee . Glasses being charged , thanks were duly

pledged lo the Stonehaven and Aberdeen guests , the former proposed by first Principal Robertson , the latter by second Principal Berry , and the same having been duly responded to by the worthy Baillie of Stonehaven and Professor Beveridge , the steamer put into the harbour , and the whole party landed and proceeded to view the ancient ruins of Durmottar Castle , the churchyards of

Durmottar and Corvie , accompanied by several gentlemen well skilled in the traditions and history of the locality , who explained minutely everything famous in connection with the ruins of the castle , the grave of the Covenanters , & c . Leaving the castle , the party returned on board the steamer at four o ' clock , steamed out to the bay , where dinner was served ; Companion Robertson in the chair ,

supported right and left by Professor Beveridge and Baiilie Forbes , Companions Kelt and Berry croupiers . Dinner over and duly charged , the toasts of " Queen and Craft , " " Magistrates and Council of Stonehaven , " "Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeen , " "Town and Trade of Stonehaven , " and "The Ladies , " having been duly pledged and responded to , Professor Beveridge , in

replying , proposed " Success to the Dundee Chapter , and in able and eloquent terms alluded to the extreme pleasure he had felt in the whole proceedings , holding ; that meetings such as the present—especially when such could be with the ladies—tended very much to the prosperity of Masonry . As Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeen , nothing would give him greater pleasure than

the reciprocation of such a visit ; and , officially , he would doeverythingin his power to encourage it , and at nodistant day he trusted to see in the " granite city " some thousands of the Craft to assist in laying the foundation stone of the Corporation buildings . The Baillie ' s yacht being alongside and the hour for the return journey having arrived , the strangers left , and the steamer proceeded for Dundee amid loud cheers . An excellent band ( provided

by Mr . R . M . Stevenson ) being on board , dancing was commenced , and kept up with great spirit on the return journey . It is but proper to mention that , on leaving , the committee appointed Companion Longmuir as " Commodore , " and the manner that he performed the duties cannot be too highly praised . The steamer arrived at Dundee at 11 p . m ., every one having enjoyed themselves heartily , nothing having occurred to mar the pleasure of the excursioa

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , at their quarterly convocation , held 15 th inst ., were pleased to appoint Bro . Thomas Entwisle , P . M ., P . Z . 221 , R . W . P . M . Mark Lodge of Bolton , 2 ( S . C . ) , S . P . R ., 18 ° , to be the Provincial Grand Superintendent of Mark Masonry in Lancashire , with full powers to establish a

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge . We understand the inauguration will take place forthwith at Manchester . They have also granted a warrant to certain brethren to hold a lodge at Barrow-in-Furness , to be called the Furness Lodge , No . 24 . This lodge will be consecrated immediately after the installation of the P . G . M . M .

Lodge Caledonian , Haskein , Constantinople , No . 489 , was omitted in the list of lodges represented at the layin of the foundation stone of the new Albert Bridge at Glasgow , which appeared in our last .

WE are informed that R . W . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middlesex , has been appointed to the Commission of the Peace for the county of Surrey . OUR esteemed friend Bro . Robert Jones , P . M .

110 , P . Prov . G . D . E . Div . South Wales , and Grand Orator of the Red Cross Order , will in all probability be one of the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the ensuing year , as his candidature meets with general support