Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

. the chair by Bro . Oglethorpe , the ceremony being perfrmed ; n a very efficient as well as impressive manner , A who in some portions of the rite , had the assistance f Bro . J- Ellershaw , P . M . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year , as follovys , in ( J who were severally conducted to their respective Chairs by the Installing Officer , namely : Bros . D . Shaw ,

I P . M . ; R . Mortimer , S . W . ; G . A . Morge , J . W . ; J . Rar ' row , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . Abbot , Sec . ; J . Ellershaw , P M . D . C . ; J . E . Oglethorpe , P . M ., Org . ; W . Linaker , SID . ' ; A . L . Price , J . D . ; R . Threlfall , l . G . ; J . L . Barrow and E . Smalley , Stwds . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; and B . Hamer , Assist . Tyler . During the evening Bro . rWethorpe , on behalf of the members of the lodge , 6 f 1 1 \ 1

^ ' . . r » .- CI J J O T . r 3- : - „ oresented to Bro . Shaw a handsome gold P . M . 's jewel , as a recognition cf his services during the past year , and which it was unanimously agreed at the previous meeting should be awarded to him . Bro . Oglethorpe , in felicitous terms , referred to the satisfactory manner in which their late W . M . had carried out the duties pertaining to his high office and he hoped would long be spared to wear the jewel .

, Bro . Shaw briefly acknowledged the gift . The jewel , which was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and contained in a neat case , bore the following inscrip tion : " Presented to Bro . David Shaw , from the members of the Duke of Lancaster lodge , No . 1353 , as a mark of esteem . June 25 th , 1888 . " A most cordial and hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Oglethorpe for

his services as Installing Officer , on the motion of Bro . King , seconded by Bro . Barrow—each of whom bore flattering testimony to Bro . Oglethorpe's zeal in the cause of Masonry—and with whom Bro . Ellershaw ' s name was also associated . Bro . Oglethorpe , in acknowledging the comp liment , expressed his gratification at knowing his services were appreciated by the brethren , and referred to his

connection with the lodge , and the interest he had always taken in its well-being and prosperity since he became a member of the Craft . His services were at the disposal of the lodge in all matters affecting its wellfare . Other routine business was transacted , after which the lodge was closed .

The installation banquet was held on the 25 th instant , at the Commercial Hotel , Ingleton , to which place a number of the brethren , accompanied by their wives , were conveyed in wagonettes from Lancaster , the drive being through some delightful sylvan scenery . The " out " was much enjoyed by all present .

HAMPTON COURT . —Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . John Read , P . P .. G . Org ., P . M . and W . M . ; W . R . Palmer , l . P . M . ; Major Geary , as S . W . ; C . J . Oxford , as J . W . ; T . Poore , P . M ., Sec ; S . Hague , M . D ., S . D . ; F . A . Granville , l . G . ; E . Caron , Stwd . ; Postans , Gillham , Manlove , Saunders , Norrington , and Smart .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Norrington and Smart were regularly raised . At the conclusion of the ceremony , a letter was read from Bro . Cama , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., regretting his inability to attend the meeting , owing to pressure of engagements in town .

Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , served , as usual , in Bro . Sadler ' s satisfactory manner , and done ample justice to by the brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren separated at an early hour , after a pleasant , agreeable , and satisfactory meeting .

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INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 20 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , {" resent : Bros . W . J . Coplestone , W . M . ; J . Davis , S . W . ; A . W'lliams , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; H . J . F . Williams , S . D . ; G . E . Higginson , J . D . ; H . Cotton , PM ; R-H - Williams , P . M . ; J . Ford , P . M . ; W . C . Williams , Th ' 11 Cochrane . - -1 D - Stroud , P . M . ; and F . Craggs . ¦ ine lod ge was opened in due formand the minutes of the last

, meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Mcomt and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree f' ° \ n'Eginson , having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional history . FirV ? rt Wa 9 closed in 'he Third Degree , and resumed to the el » rt . iM ,. . ' havin S risen . Bn > - Davis was unanimously e'ectea W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

Gr « vh ™ ^ LODGE ( No . i 3 . f 8 ) .-A meeting was held at the intl , 1 l ^ otel - Streatham Common , S . W ., on Thursday , the < f «; n' when there were present Bros . Warren , W . M . ; Griggs , ID - . ' PPf avar i . . J . W . ; Thomson , Sec . ; Varrell , S . D . ; Harrisfon Th ' p 1 J ' -G- ' Hobbs > Leach , Stevens , Ingram , and Janes . m « 3- ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last fa ,. „ g , . re read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour nf 1 tuiiunneci . ine W . M . vacated tne cnair in

n Bro k < Hobbs . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , an « v » Ij . ? Personat'ng the candidate , after which Bro . Stevens charZ f the questions for passing . The W . M . then vacated the Second n ur Bro - Warfen . The lodge was opened in the The InjT egree . "l Bro . Stevens answered the questions for rai .-ing . Third = E S * opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the was wn * j u S threes . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture rose forHI : * y Br 0 ' ° bbs , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . M " , , first time , when the dues were collected . Bro . Leach , « rae' an-i 1 D Cted a J ° ining member . The W . M . rose for the second next ' mii ? - '„ S 8 s was unanimously elected W . M . for the officers i „ s : .. Gr'ggs returned thanks , and appointed the "Heari , ro ' at , on - The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after 'carty good wisheg ,. the lod was c , d

m «? iI ? f t G . ARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly P | ccadillv o V , ? lodge o £ instruction was held at the Criterion , W . M . 'fc , w ' « the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . A . Proudfoot , S ' Russell A ° - F / om'ey . S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; G Brindlev V ' Gl Fl Swan - ^ - > E - Morrison , I . G . ; W . Weeks T , eptor 5 F - M - Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Harnell . 5 ^ Watts . ' Wilson , R . Kirk , and R . J . meetu » J was 0 Pened in due form , and the minutes of the last tiro said it

* " ° rded him connrmea . . w . Brindley the lodee V S u - Pleasure to accept the position of Preceptor to M " ! assist-. « he had been unanimousIy elected , and with the " Power ft 1 brethren he would endeavour to do all in a , ul . he hnn 1 r tne dut'es of Preceptor to their satisfaction , ¦ nveste , ! c ? ' „ the prosperity of the lodae . The W . M . then

S ^ 'iiE he dii Bnn . dey with the P . M . 's collar , and as Preceptor , S Second 1 rt ° Wlth a sreat deal of pleasure . Ledge opened in L Second P . . " - - J- - Watts worked the 1 st Section of Prindley pi- eaure . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bro . W . Loil ge rm «™ ! l r ' worked the 1 st Section of the Third Lecture , resumed to the First Degree . Bro , R . J , Harnell having

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offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that Bro . E . J . D . Bromley be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded hy the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for cordial vote of thanks

the third time , the W . M . proposed that a , to be entered on the minutes , be tendered to Bro . W . Brindley for accepting the Preceptorship of the lodge—seconded by Bro . E . Morrison , and carried unanimously . Bro . W . Brindley made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was held at the above address on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , W . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . ; R . Kirk , S . D . ; S . Lichtenfeld , J . D . ; C . B . Shemmonds , l . G . j W . Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . D . F . Rymer , C . A . Burgess , S . C . Fort , E . C . Mulvey , J . Rowe , G . Wood , W . Hancock , C . E . Stafford , C . Lambert , W . Cuiverhouse , and R . J . Harnell .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 1 st , Bro . W Brindley , Preceptor , worked the and , and Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . E . C . Mulvey having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , the following

brethren were unanimously elected members : Bros . S . Lichtenfeld , 1015 , G . C . Stafford , 902 , G . Wood , i 68 r , and T . Goldfinch , 1604 . On rising for the second time , Bro . Brindley proposed that Bro . G . H . Reynolds be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his offictrs in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P . M ., W . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . and S . W . ; G . Swann , I . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., actiug Sec ; P . J . Davies , S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . j H . G . Danby , I . G . ; S . W . Keene , W . M . 86 i ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; J . Davies , H . Cotton , W . H . Dresden , G . E . Wilton , T . B . Corv , Marsh , and R . Wiles .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cotton offering himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cotton as candidate . The Preceptor very ably gave the Lecture on the tracing board . Bros . J . Davies and G . Read , P . M ., worked the Sections of this Lecture . The W . M . rose the usual number of times , and Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j Vandyke , S . W . ; Higginson , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; L . Cox , S . D . ; W . Dresden , J . D . ; Woodard , l . G . ; Jennings , Stwd . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Bridger , Cross , and Sansom .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was to be rehearsed . Bro . Child , P . M ., having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The 1 st and 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second degree . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was also worked in the same manner . Bro .

Vandyke was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Hobbs , W . M . ; Holland , S . W . ; Stutfield , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Piper , S . D . ; Molony , J . D . ; Rymer , I . G . j Coleman , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ;

Lewis , Pullen , and Evans . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of

nising was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Holland was unanimously elected W . M . for the 3 rd prox . Nothing farther offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Boyce , W . M . ; Hudson , S . W . ; Folkard , J . W . ; Winny , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Evans , l . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; Ayling , Lingley , Salter , Cook , Russell , Taylor , Cowland , Poole , West , Grover , Jones , Sandals , Heathcote , Noble , and Hill . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was announced , and Bro . Jones having proved his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Jones as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Sandals as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was carried

to Bro . Boyce for his excellent work in the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Boyce thanked the members for the truly Masonic manner in which he had been received , and expressed the heartfelt pleasure he had enjoyed , particularly the working of the Section . Bro . Hudson was elected W . M . for the second Monday in August , next Monday being Preceptor ' s night and the following Monday Bank Holiday . Bro . Hudson returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the . third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . G . Elliott , M . E . Z . ; C . Stevens , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ., Treas ., acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . S . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., 1 st A . S . ; W . Fisher , 2 nd A . S . ; Peat ,

D . C ; Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; J . Faulkner P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of the Rev . Bro . Sturdee , P . M ., but he was not in attendance . Comp . Walls then installed Comp , Charles Stevens as First Principal . The installations of Comps . W . H . Matthews ,

H . elect , and W . Lee , J . elect , were postponed till the next meeting . The following investments then took place : Comps . Walls , S . E . ; Higgins , S . N . ; Kohler , P . S . ; W . Fisher , 1 st A . S . ; Peat , 2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Comps . Matthews and Lee . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet .

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GREAT STANMORE . — Stanmore Chapter ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this improving chapter was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the nth inst . ; and although well attended was deprived of several distinguished visitors thiough the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex having been held at Stanmore on the previous Saturday—it was , however , a very successful meeting . The

chapter was duly opened , Comp . J . Tickle , P . Z ., occupying the chair of M . E . Z . ; Comp . E . B . Haynes-, H . ; and Comp . W . A . Rogers , J . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed ; the report of the Audit Committee read by Comp . Keyser , P . Z ., Treas ., was also approved and adopted . Three brethren were announced on the summons as candidates for

exaltation but being unable to attend the ceremony of initiation was proceeded with . Comp Haynes , who had previously been installed in another chapter , was appropriately placed in the chair of M . E . Z . by Comp . Tickle , and the full ceremony of installing Comps . Rogers and Blatchford as H . and J . respectively was impressively rendered by

Comp . F . Brown , who has maintained a very firm allegiance to this chapter . The M . E . Z . then invested the following companions as officers , viz .: Comps . C . E . Keyser , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . Veal , P . Z ., S . E . j B . Hosegood , S . N ., D . R . Soames , P . S . j J . Best , 1 st A . S . ; W . R . Shutt , 2 nd A . S . ; J . S . Fraser , P . Z . i Stwd . ; and J . Middleton , Janitor . The following

companions were also present : Comps . T . J . Maidwell , P . Z . C . H . Webb , P . Z . ; C . B . Todd , D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . ; E . C . Kilsby , W . Wilson , and J . L . Holmes . Visitors Comps . M . Slaughter , J . 404 , and A . W . Wells , Z . 975 , 1556 . The M . E . Z . then invested Comp . J . Tickle with the handsome P . Z . 's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , ) voted at the last meeting , which was suitably

acknowledged . After the usual enquiries and "Hearty good wishes " from other chapters the meeting was closed . The companions then adjourned to an excellent banquet , where the usual toasts were ably given by the M . E . Z ., and duly honoured . A most enjoyable evening was spent , fully maintaining the credit of the chapter both for working and hospitality .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . - This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were III . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , M . W . S . ; E . Bro . G . Berkeley , Prelate ; III . Bros . G . Graveley , 2 nd Gen . ; W . Paas , Treas . ; E . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W . B . Kidder , G . M . ; 111 . Bros . H . J . Lardner , Raphael ; Capt . F . J . Stohwasser , C . of G .:

W . Koebuck , 31 " , P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin , P . M . W . S . ; Charles Belton , Capt . W . B . Williamson , J . P . ; E . Bros . L . Steele , M . Maple , G . H . Grimwood , Hawkins , W . W . Codd , W . W . Hayworth , N . Prower , M . A ., Hale-Hilton , and others . Bros . Honey , P . M . W . S . 69 , and B . R . Bryant were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been

read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Fisher , P . M ., and , it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably perfected by the M . W . S . E . Bro . Berkeley having been presented , he was impressively installed as M . W . S . for the year ensuing by III . Bro . Lieut . Gardiner , who received a hearty vote of thanks for his services . The following investments then took place : III . Bros . Capt . J . E .

Anderson , Prelate ; G . Graveley , 1 st Gen . ; E . Bro . W . B . Kidder , 2 nd Gen . ; 111 . Bro . W . Paas , Treas . ; E . Bro . T . C . Walls , Recorder ; 111 . Bros . H . J . Lardner , G . M . ; Capt . Stohwasser , Raphael ; E . Bros . Pigache , C . of G . ; Capt . Bassano , D . C ; Grimwood , Herald ; III . Bros . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . ; Capt . Williamson , A . D . C . ; and Austin , Equerry . A P . M . W . S . ' s jewel

having been presented to ill . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , apologies for non-attendance were received from III . Bros . F . Binckes , Anderson , Dr . Lott , and E . Bros . Pigache , Pears , Thompson , F . W . Driver , M . A ., and others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , to dine . The usual toasts followed .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE .

The quarterly convocation was held at the Masonic Hall , Great ( jueen-street , London , on the 12 th inst ., when there were present M . W . Fra . Dr . W . R . Woodman , M . D ., IX , S . M . ; R . W . Fra . T . C Walls , VIII , M . of the T . ; R . W . Fras . John Collinson , Hon . VIU , D . M . T . ; Robt . Roy , Hon . Vlll " , P . M . I . j Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , Hon . IX , Sec . and 1 st Ancient ; S . L . Macgregor Mathers , VUl ° , tfd

Ancient ; W . Fras . Dr . T . VV . Coffin , 5 th Ancient ; Rev . T . jjW . Lemon , Cond . of Novices ; VV . G . Lemon , Precentor , ; J . J . Thomas , Org . ; Nelson Prower , Guardian ; Fra . George Gregory , and Fra . John Gilbert , Acolyte . The M . C . was duly formed , and the Chain of Union was rendered complete . The minutes of the annual

convocation were read and confirmed . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from 20 Fratres , and letters from R . W . Fratres Irwin and Whytehead , and from all three of the candidates whose names appeared for the first time . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that the name of a brother who had on several occasions failed to attend be removed from the list of candidates .

The SECRETARY notified the receipt of a P . O . O . for ios , from Littlehampton , by post , the same being enclosed in an unsigned letter ; the same thing occurred also two years ago , and no one had ever claimed the ownership of the remittance . The SECRETARY GENERAL—then rose and said—M . W . Supreme Magus , M . of the T ., and Fratres : Our Frater Macbean has posted to me his lecture , with a request that

in his unavoidable absence , another Frater should read it to the members of the Metropolitan College . I regret that our summonses for this convocation were printed before I received this lecture , for I find the title should be , a criticism of Waite ' s " Real History of the Rosicrucians , " and of his "Digest of the Works of Levi , " with views of the Ancient Rosicrucians . I may say that Waite is not a Rosicrucian , nor even a Freemason , and that he is the individual who last year apologised , on my demand ,-for