Reports Of Masonic Meetings,

tions of the brethren in aid of the Boys' School , London , which Bro . Hart , P . M ., Treas ., will take up as a Steward at the coming festival . The balance-sheet in connection with the ball recently held at the Adelphi Hotel showed a balance of upwards of £ 50 , which was handed over to the Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge . A banquet followed business , and amongst the toasts was

that of " The Worshipful Master , " of whom Bro . H . A . Tobais , I . P . M ., spoke in the hi g hest terms , and wished him the greatest amount of happiness as the result of his approaching marriage . Bro . S . j . Henochsberg , W . M ., thanked Bro . Tobias and the members of the lodge for their exceedingly kind congratulations and brotherly wishes . The proceedings of the evening were brought to a close at an early hour .

BOGNOR— Gordon Lodge ( No . 1726 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , there being a good attendance *^ members and also several visitors . The retiring W . M ., Bro . R . T . Turner , vacated the chair , ' and in due form installed as his successor , Bro . Arthur Smith , Prov . Grand Steward , a gentleman who has been long associated with

Masonry , in which he has attained much proficiency . Bro . Smith , it may be mentioned , served last year with distinction as W . M . of the old Union Lodge , No . 38 , Chichester . After returning thanks for the election to the chief place in his native town , he proceeded to invest his officers for the year as follows : Bros . R . T . Turner , I . P . M . ; A . G . Harvie , S . W . ; H . N . Travers , J . W ;; J . A .

Swornsbourne , Sec . and Treas . ; A . I . Long , S . D . ; Causton , J . D . ; E . Wood , I . G . ; and J . Bishop , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Norfolk Hotel , when the customary banquet took place . The newlyinstalled VV . M . was supported by the R . VV . Prov . G . M . for Sussex , Bro . lSir W . VV . Burrell , Bart , M . P . ; the W . M . of the Union Lodge , No . 38 , Bro . R . G . Raper , P . P . J . G . W . ;

and the VV . M . of the Worthing Lodge of Friendship , No . S ^ i , Bro . Skindle . About fifty sat down , including several visitors from Lodges Union , No . 38 , Hova Ecclesia , No . 1466 , St . Cecilia , No . 1636 , and others . The proceedings were of an enjoyable nature . Bro . Kenningham , of St . Paul ' s Cathedral choir , was engaged as vocalist , and sang several songs in a delightful manner .

NORTH WALSHAM . —Suffield Lodge ( No . 180 S ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Angel Hotel on Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., under the gavel of its respected VV . M ., Bro . G . P . Plumbly , assisted by his officers , as follows . * Bros . F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1 5 00 , 1 S 0 S , P . P . A . G . D . of C , P . G . R . ; Alfred Woolbright , S . VV . ; G . VV . Rogers , J . W . ; D . G . F . Gaul ,

S . D . ; Horace Randall , J . D . ; N . B . Webster , I . G . ; E . Hollidge , Tyler ; Charles Barnes , Sec . ; Dixon , Org . ; C . J . Campling , W . Sutton , J . C . Firman , P . M . ; J . C . Firman , jun ., G . Fitt , Edward Pugh , R . Palmer , VV . H . Horner , E . B . Ridgway , and VV . S . Juniper . The lodge having been regularly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot

was then taken for Mr . J . H . Fish and Mr . R . J . Perfitt as candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous , but for some reason both were unavoidably absent . The VV . M . then in a most efficient manner proceeded to pass Bros . Horner , Ridgway , and Juniper to the Second , or F . C Degree , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The remainder of the evening was spent in a very

jovial manner . HARROW . —Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., at the Railway Hotel , Harrow , when there were present Bros . E . Somers , VV . M . ; H . VV . Mayes , S . VV . ; T . I . Bird , J . VV . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Osborn , S . D . ; H . W . Gregory , J . D . ; G . H . Gilham , I . G . ; J . Verry , Tyler .

Visitor * . Bro . Von Holtorp , sen . ( the father of one of thc candidates ) , an old Alason of thirty years standing . The lodge having been opened in due form , the VV . M . invested Bro . Gregory ( unavoidably absent at the consecration meeting ) as J . D . Ballot was then taken for several candidates for initiation , and Messrs . Osborn , Von Holtorp , Carterand Cole in attendance

, , being , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry . The lodge having [ been closed , the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening spent in social enjoyment . This lodge promises to be a great success , and the VV . M . and officers are promised plenty of Masonic work for some time to come .

INSTRUCTION . LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , on Thursday , the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . Brittain , VV . M . ; Pocock , S . VV . ; Bud , J . VV . ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; J . D . Langton , Sec . ; E . VV . Haines , S . D . ; H . Clay Sudlow , Preceptor , and other brethren .

lhe lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was then-gone through , and Bro . Langton was duly raised to the Degree of AI . AI . Altera section had been worked the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SOUTHEND - ON - SEA . — Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . —This flourishing chapter held its annual installation meeting at the Terminus Hotel on Wednesday , the iSth inst . Ex . Comp . Rev . H . J . Hatch , M . E . Z ., presided at the opening of the chapter . After the conclusion of the ordinary preliminaries , Bro . Dr . Thos . King , M . D ., P . AI . ifio , P . P . G . P . Essex , was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree , the three lectures being delivered from

the respective chairs . Ex . Comp . Jas . Terry , P . Z . 174 , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , in a very able and impressive manner , installed Comp . VV . Pessly in the chair of ' / .. ; Comp . E . Judd , as II . ; and Comp . Dr . G . F . Jones , as J . ; after which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Principal for his services . Thc following were invested officers : Comps . Rev . H . J . Hatch , I . P . Z . ; ] . A .

Wardell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; F . Wood , Scribe N . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . F . F . Wiseman , Prin . Soj . ; and A . Alartin , Janitor . There were also present , amongst others , Comps . Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . Z . ; C . Palmer , H . Luker , J . M . Farr , and H . Beecher . Visitor : Como . VV . G . Brighten , P . Z . "" - ' 1330 .

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The chapter being closed , the . companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts followed . A handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Rev . H . J . Hatch for his able services as M . E . Z . during the past year . Comp . Jas . Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , returned thanks on behalf of " The Masonic Charities , " and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter took place at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , on Alonday , the 21 st inst . Present : Ex . Comp . Henry Longman , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Duff , H . ; Jas . Ellcrshaw , J . ; Comps . Stanton , S . E . ;

Kelland , S . N . ; Jos . E . Hannah , as P . S . ; W . W . Wilde , A . S . ; Thos . Bayley , A . S . ; and others . The muster-roll having been called , and the minutes read and confirmed , the Scribe E . gave notice of motion that the sum of two guineas be % given to the Hervey Testimonial Fund . The chapter was then closed in due form .

INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —As the meetings of this eminent chapter of improvement are drawing to a close for the season the concluding meetings are more numerously attended , and by some of the most skilful R . A . Masons to be found in the metropolitan district . This was particularly the case on

the 17 th inst ., when the gathering at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Alichael's-alley , Cornhill , was more numerous than usual . This was to be accounted for on account of a double attraction which had been previously announced , commencing in the first instance with a rehearsal of the ceremony of the installation of the Three Principals by Comp . Turquand , to be followed as usual by the ceremony of exaltation . Now

as the , formal induction of the Three Principals is seldom witnessed in a chapter of instruction this event was looked forward to with more than ordinary interest . The chapter having been finally opened Comp . Turquand assumed his position as Al . E . Z ., and in a most masterly manner installed Comp . Field , the newly installed M . E . Z . of the Panmure Chapter , into the first chair , and the beautiful ritual of this

Degree was rendered in a manner that elicited the warmest commendations , for seldom is it seen performed so well . The next part of the business was the installation of Comp . Storr into the chair of H ., and that was followed by the placingof Comp . Catterson into thechairof J ., each of these latter ceremonies being equally well performed . The whole of the work done gave the most complete satisfaction . The

convocation of Installed Principals being closed , the companions below the chair were admitted , and the ordinary business of exaltation was proceeded with . The officers present were : Comps . R . Payne , Z . ; J . Pavne , H . ; Chicken , J . ; Maidwell , S . N . ; M'Dowell , P . S . ; T . Brown , S . E . and Preceptor ; and Comps . Kirke , Turquand , A'lassa , Storr , Field , H . Thompson , VV . Fraser , Taylor , C . Pulman ,

Lardner , Turner , Goodenough , King , Veal , Catterson , Edwards , J . S . Fraser , and others . The ceremony of exaltation was then worked , Comp . Storr being the candidate , the whole of the Principals being well upito their duties . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes to Comp . Turquand , for the able manner in which he had performed

the ceremony of exaltation « of the Principals , which is one seldom to be witnessed outside a regular chapter , which that worthy companion acknowledged . The following officers were then elected for the ensuing fortnight , when the session will be brought to a close : Comps . Massa , Z . ; J . Payne , H . ; Maidwell , J . ; R . Payne , S . N . ; Goodenough , P . S . The chapter was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 211 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Wednesday , the iSth inst . Among those in attendance were VV . Bros . E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B . Aliddlesex and Surrey , W . AL ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Aliddlesex and Surrey ,

I . P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M . ; T . B . Walls , P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , J . VV . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and several letters from absent members read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned .

ROCK FERRY . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 165 ) . — The annual festival of the above lodge was held at the Royal Rock Hotel on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., when Bro . J . R . Ross was installed VV . ALAL b y Bro . E . Friend . The new VV . M . AL then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Henry Jones , S . W . ; C . S . Dean , J . VV . ; S . Forrest , M . O . ; J . R . R . Keene , S . O . ; Edward Friend , Sec . ; and F . L . Bolton , Treas .

Among the visitois were Bros . F . K . Stevenson , Jesse Banning , 1 C 1 , P . S . W . ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . G . Adams , 65 ; J . L . Romthwaite , A . Al'Millan , John Edwards , and others . The brethren of this lodge and of the Provincial Grand Lodge afterwards dined together in the assembly room , presided over by the R . VV . P . G . M . M ., Bro . the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , AI . P . An excellent dinner was provided by Airs . Page , of the Rock Ferry Hotel .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — The annual festival of this influential council was held on the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal , T . I . M . j T . C Walls , R . I . D . M . ; T . Poore , R . I . P . C . of VV . ; F . Davison , R . I . G ., Treas . ; D . AL Dewar , R . I . G . R . ; A . Williams , Alarshal ; T . Meggy , Marshal ; J . E . Anderson , Stwd . :

R . L . Loveland , Sentinel ; S . Rawson , R . H . Thrupp , G . Powell , Dr . Ramsey , G . Cooper , S . Rosenthal , R . P . S p ice , Rev . J . F . Ravcnshaw , Major Dunbar , E Howard , II . J . Lardner , II . Venn , J . Aloon , II . Dicketts , and others . The minutes of the previous council having been read

and confirmed , thc following brethren were appointed and invested as officers for thc year ensuing , bv Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal , W . M . : Bros . Walls , D . ' AL ; T . Poore , P . C . of W . ; F . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; H , C . Levander , C . of G . ; A . Williams , C . of G . ; Rev . VV . S . Aloses , Chap . ; T . Cubitt , J . E . Anderson , and G .

Cryptic Masonry.

Graveley , Marshals ; R . L . Loveland and F . Hedges , Stewards ; Berridge , Warden ; and Adams , Sentinel . Several communications having been read , and the sum of five guineas voted to Bro . Walls , Steward to the Mark Benevolent Fund Festival , the council was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth " The Health of the Oueen " was

loyally proposed by the T . I . M ., and heartily responded to . The toast of "The Thrice Illustrious Master" was given by the D . AL , and enthusiastically drunk . Bro . Portal , in reply , expressed his gratification in witnessing the steady progress of the Degree . The position of the Grand Alasters' Council was undeniably good , thanks to the exertions of the officers . Last year they had introduced

upwards of twenty candidates into the council , and he sincerely hoped that a similar result would crown their efforts in the coming year . Personally he felt flattered at the very hearty way in which his health had been proposed and received , and he would endeavour , as far as his clerical and other duties would allow , to attend their regular meetings . " The Health of the Grand Officers , " coupled with

the name of Bro . Walls , followed . The recipient of this honour having duly acknowledged the compliment , the toast of "The Officers of the Grand Masters' Council " was most warmly proposed by the T . I . M . He spoke at some length upon the valuable services of Bro . Dewar , who had been instrumental in introducing a great number of very distinguished Masons into the Degree , and he

believed that no officer could be found better able to discharge the duties of Recorder . ( Applause . ) TheT . I . Al . then went on to speak of the other officers of the council , notably Bro . Davison , the Treasurer , and Bro . Poore , the C . of W ., both of whom had devoted their best energies to further the cause . This toast having been honoured , Bro . Dewar in a modest speech responded upon behalf of himself and colleagues . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . The quarterly meeting of Grand Lodge was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , George-street , Edinburgh . There were present Bros , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Deputy Grand Master , acting R . W . G . M . for Sir Michael Shaw Stewart ; R . F . Shaw Stewart , S . G . W . ; Earl of Haddin-rton , J . G . W . : Rev . T . N . Wannoo .

G . Chap . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec . ; David Kinnear , G . Cashier ; George Fisher , G . Bible Bearer ; Capt . John Lambie , J . G . D . ; William Officer , Representative P . AI . of Grand Lodge of Egypt and Lybraria ; Alexr . Hay , Proxy District G . AL New South Wales ; Dalrymple Duncan , Substitute Prov . G . M . Glasgow ; R . R . Lisenden , 317 , Manchester ( Freemason ) , and about 130 other brethren .

Grand Lodge was formally opened soon after 4 o'clock , and after the usual preliminary business had been settled , it was decided , on the motion of a brother , that at the election of all candidates for initiation into lodges throughout Scotland three black balls should exclude . The motion of Bro . GEORGE FISHER , Grand Bible Bearer , that the words " Inner Guard and " be deleted

from thc second line of Section II . of of Chapter 21 of Grand Lodge Laws was agreed to . We may state that the object of the motion was to raise the status of Prov . Grand Inner Guard , and attach to the office the right to vote in Prov . Grand Lodge . A resolution , moved by Bro . A . C . PATERSON , R . W . AL No . 103 , to the effect "that the Grand Committee be

elected by the Provincial Grand Lodges , and vary the representation according to the number of lodges in each , so that all might be represented , " was negatived . A proposition by the same brother , "that the Grand Lodge meet alternately in Perth , Ayr , Kilmarnock , Glasgow , or Edinburgh , " was withdrawn . Notices of motion for next meeting of Grand Lodge

were given in and duly taken account of by the Grand Secretary . Grand Lodge was afterwards closed at 5 . 30 . Through the courtesy of Bro . Alurray Lyon , the Grand Secretary , we were privileged to inspect the various objects of interest in the building , not the least being the signature of Robert Burns in the attendance book of a lodge which the poet had visited .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of this Institution melon Thursday at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Col . Creaton in the chair . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . WOODFORD called the attention of the Chairman to a circular issued by Bro . Massa , in which reference was made to the late Grand Treasurer , and asked

him whether it was decent or becoming that disparaging reference should be made to a dead man . Those who were living could defend themselves ; but he thought it was highly indecent that such references should be made to a man who was dead long before any of the questions referred to by Bro . Massa took place . The CHAIRMAN , in reply , said it was not only indecent , but he would go further and say that it was very indecent .

Bro . MASSA attempted to explain , but was stopped by the Chairman . Some candidates were afterwards placed on the list for election in October . The brethren then proceeded to elect the House Committee for the ensuing year . The poll was closed at five o ' clock , with the following result : — Votes . Bro . Peter de Lande Long ... ... 140

„ Edmund C . Alather ... ... ... 140 „ Joshua Nunn ... ... ... 140 „ John A . Rucker ... ... ... 139 ,, Lieut .-Col . James Peters ... ... 138 ,, Griffiths Smith ... ... ... 13 S ,, Charles Hammerton ... ... ... 137

„ Frank Richardson ... ... ... 137 „ Alfred 11 . Tattershall ... ... 137 ,, Edward Letchworth ... ... ... 13 C „ William Hope , ALD . ... ... 135 ,, Henry A . Dubois ... ... ... 134 ,, John Edward Shand ... ... ... 33 „ William Hale ... ... ... 9 „ J . B . Lemaitre ... ... ... 4 The first twelve of the brethren were declared duly elected