-
Articles/Ads
Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. ← Page 4 of 4 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 4 of 4 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 4 of 4 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 2 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
dwelt at some length upon the services Bro . Cookson had rendered to the lodge , and his attention to the duties of the different officers which he had held , and he called upon the brethren to drink his health in a bumper . The toast was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . W . Dumville sang " Here ' s to his Health in a Song , " all the brethren standing to their glasses and joining in the chorus at the
end of each of the three verses . The brethren also heartily responded to the call of the Director of Ceremonies for " Twenty and One , " which was given with a warmth seldom if ever exceeded . Bro . Cookson on rising to respond was loudly cheered . He assured the brethren that he was not an adept at speechmaking at any time , but , however , able he might at other times , his feelings at that moment were too much overcome to admit of his
saying more than expressing briefly his heartiest thanks for their kindness to him that day ; but before resuming his seat he begged to propose " The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " to whom he should have to look for support and assistance in the discharge of his duties . Bros . Towle , Newton , Morris , and Vertigans , P . M . ' s , responded . Other toasts were ably proposed , and songs
and glees beautifully rendered by the choir , accompanied by Bro . Fielding , and the evening closed with the Tyler's toast at 11 o'clock p . m . GRETMOUTH ( New Zealand ) . — Greymouth Lodge ( No . 1233 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Grtymouth , on July nth , 1876 . The lodge was opened in due form at
2 . 15 p . m ., and the installation of the W . M . and his officers was then proceeded with . The ceremony of installing Bro . J . Sewell as W . M . was impressively performed by l . P . M . Bro . Revell with all the ceremonies established with long usage , and the following brethren were also invested with the badges of their respective offices : —Bros . Woods . S . W . ; Watkin , Chaplain ; Holder , S . D . ; Harden , I . G . ;
Tremayne and Dow , Stewards ; Hardy , J . W . ; Black , Treas . ; Pownall , Sec ; Buckley , J . D . In the evening the brethren sat down to a banquet in the hall . The ' usual loyal and customary toasts were given . The musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Pownall , Organist . WALTHAM . —King Harold Lodge ( No .
' 3 7 )'—Thc installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Britannia Hotel , Waltham New Town , Herts , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . ; the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Gilbert , presiding , supported by Bros . E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Herts , Treasurer 1327 , the Installing Officer ; Charles Lacey , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; E . Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; J . K . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts ;
J . Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Essex , J . W . King Harold , 1327 ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Thomas Reilly , S . W ., W . M . elect , P . G . P . Herts ; A . Malcolm , P . G . S . Herts , Sec ; S . Jacobs , J . D . ; J . Knight , D . C . ; J . Fisher , I . G . ; J . Noyes and W . Creed , W . Stewards ; W . O . Bull , W . Bradstock , W . C . Bradstock , Brown , Calvert , A . Clements , G . Clements . W . F . Cox , Church ,
Eversfield , Fuller , John Gilbert , Goodale , Goggs , F . Hodges , J . Kent , Levy , Lumsden , Newman , Price , Robinson , Ridley , Sheldon , C . Shepherd . Visitors : Bros . Driscoll , P . M . 754 ; Etherington , S . W . Gresham , 869 ; Day , W . M . Capper , 1076 ; Dortcn , S . W . Capper , io ; 6 and W . M . elect ; White , J . W . 1076 ; Mailer , P . M . 754 ; { ones , P . M . 754 ; WoodNelson 700 ;
WiggsPatt-, , , more , J . W . 1437 ; Heasman , 1437 ; D . Old , 1076 ; Leingstein , 212 . The business before the lodge was to confirm the minutes of last meeting , to receive report ol Audit Committee , to raise Bro . J . Gilbert , to ballot for a candidate for initiation , and also for a joining member . The W . M . raised Bro . Gilbert in a very able and impressive manner , and the other business having been
uisposea , Bro . E . West , P . M ., assumed the chair as Installing Officer , when Bro . J . K . Young , P . M ., presented Bro . Thomas Reilly , the W . M . elect , for thr benefit of installation , which ceremony was very beautifully rendered by Bro . West , assisted by Bro . C . Lacey , P . M . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follow-( 3 ro Lacey investing them with the collars of their
resnecuve omces ; : —Bros . W . Gilbert , P . G . J . W . Herts , I . P . M ., J . Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Essex , S . W . ; A . Malcolm , P . G . S . Herts , J . W . ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Treas . ; J . K . Young , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts , Sec . ; J . Jacobs , S . D . ; J . Knight , J . D . ; W . Pritchettj P . G . Org . Herts , Org . ; J . Fisher , D . C . ; J . Noyes , I . G . ; John Robinson , W . S . ; W . Bradstock , W . S . ;
and Steedman , P . M ., Tyler . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . E . West , P . M ., & c , Installing Officer , coupled with the name of Bro . C . Lacey , P . M ., & c , for the very able and impressive manner in which the ceremony of the installation was rendered . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . W . Gilbert , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W ., in recognition of his valuable services as W . M .
of the King Harold Lodge during the past year . Bro . Jas . Knight , J . D ., kindly consented to act as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Sheldonthe hostwhich was served in
, , good style , and gave general satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toast were given and duly honoured . The evening was enlivened by some very good harmony , and brought to a close at an early hour , the brethren expressing their satisfaction at having spent so pleasant an evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , Middlesex , on Saturday , October 14 th . A letter was read from Bro . John Baxter Langley , in which he expressed his regret and apologies that in consequence of urgent business he was detained i 1 Liverpool and could not attend . Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., opened , the lodge
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
there being present during the evening Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; B . Wright , Assistant Sec ; J . Mason , P . G . Steward Middlesex , Org . ; E . W . Deveraux , S . D . ; S . Wolff , J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; J . Johnson , D . C ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex ,
P . M . ; E . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson , G . S . Elliott , J . S . Sweasey , and several more . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . T . Dand , P . P . G . S . B . Devon , P . M . 39 , & c . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . W . 1524 , J . D . 1326 , & c . ; G . Dore , 376 ; B . Meyer , 1326 ; H . Meyer , I . G . 1524 , & c . ; and others . Apologies were received from all the absent candidates for the various degrees . The bye-laws were read
by the Secretary . The result of the elections were unanimous in favour of Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W ., as W . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer , re-elected Treasurer . On motion duly made and seconded , Bro . J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , was re-elected Tyler ; Bros . E . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson , and F . H . Harvey were elected Auditors . The
Audit Committee meeting was appointed to be held on Saturday , January 20 th . Some notices of motion were given to alter the bye-laws . Also that the usual twelveguinea testimonial be given to . Bro . J . B . Langley on his retirement from the chair . That ten pounds be given to the Female Annuity Fund in the name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . The ballot was unanimous
in favour of a candidate for initiation . Some gentlemen were proposed for initiation . It was agreed to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday , December gth , so as to complete all the work necessary to be done before the W . M . leaves the chair . It being resolved that at the installation meeting in February only the installation ceremony be done . The lodge was closed and adjourned to December nth , at four o ' clock p . m .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , on Monday , October 16 . There were present Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , W . M . ; Ralph Robinson , l . P . M . 241 ; Maurice Hart , S . W . ; Alexander Jones , J . W . ; J . De Frece , Treas . ; B . Levy , Sec . ; S . Schdnstadt , S . D . ; B . Woolf , J . D . ;
S . Waring , J . S ., acting I . G . ; S . J . Henomsberg , A . S . ; Rev . H . D . Marks , Rev . Dr . Stern , P . Barnett , A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; Prcnslau , Isaacs , S . Levy , W . Levy , Fraser , Tueski , Cohen , L . E . Levene , Parkes , Jacobs , I . G . 241 ; Lumb , Marcus , Silver , and others . As this was the annual election of W . M . and Treasurer , no degree were given . After the names of members
eligible to serve as W . M . were read , Bro . Maurice Hart was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . J . De Frece was re-elected Treasurer ( 3 rd time ) . Bro . M Hart , Hon . Sec . to the Fund of Benevolence , then read the annual report of that fund , when he stated that they had accumulated the amount of £ 5 6 16 s . during . the past year ; it being the first year of its existence . They were
also very fortunate in having no call upon this excellent charity . We believe that this is the only lodge in Liverpool that possesses at present a Fund of Benevolence for the assistance of decayed members of the lodge , but several lodges intend following this excellent precept . Bros . R . Robinson , Dr . Lewis , and A . Lyons were elected Trustees , and Bros . ( Schdnstadt , A . Jones , M . Aronsbcrg , A .
J . Henochsberg , P . Barnett , and Rev . Dr . Stern as committcc to manage the affairs of this fund . Bros . P . Barnett and A . Liebeschutz were elected Auditors of Treasurer ' s accounts . In accordance with notice of motion of Bro . R . Robinson , the sum of three guineas was voted towards the scdilia of Chester Cathedral . It was aba unanimously resolved that a Past Master's jewel be
presented by the lodge to Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , W . M ., for his affability and courteous behaviour , and for the excellent working he has shown during the past year . After a gentleman had been proposed for initiation by the S . W ., the lodge was duly closed in peace and harmony . Slight refreshment followed , after which the W . M .
proposed congratulations to Bro . A . Jones , J . W ., who is about to enter the marriage state previous to the next meeting the members drinking his health and that of "The Bride Elect" with enthusiasm . The annual installation will take place on Monday , November 20 th ; Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , the present W . M ., acting as Installing Master .
TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when there were present Bros . Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Worcestershire , P . G . S . of Works Middlesex ; W . M . Birchill , P . M ., & c .,. acting S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . of Norfolk , J . W . ; Artus , P . M ., acting
l . P . M . ; Kennedy , P . M ., acting I . G . ; Court , Sec ; Palmer , W . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a letter Irom H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., was read , acknowledging the receipt in very gracious terms of the Francis Burdett vote of congratulation upon H . R . H . ' s safe arrival home India . This reply having been ordered to be entered on
the minutes , and several other matters having been disposed of the brethren adjourned till Wednesday , the nth inst ., when there were present at the opening of the lodge , in addition to the above officers , Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Knaggs , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; D . Orsey , Chaplain ; Rogers , Sec . ; Ashley , acting I . G . The minutes of the September meeting having been read and confirmed ,
the election of W . M . took place , when Bro . Saunders , S . W ., was unanimously elected to that position , and who immediately returned thanks . Bro . Tomlinson , J . W ., was unanimously elected Treasurer , and the Library Committee re-elected . Bro . Harrison was also re-elected Tyler . Upon the motion of the Senior and Junior Wardens , a jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . with a re-
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
quest that he would choose his own design . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent collation . Bro . Col . Maude , C . B . V . C , etc ., No . I ., Ireland , was a visitor " . The loyal and grand toasts having been given and dul y honoured , the W . M , proposed " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Bro . Col . Burdett . " In introducing this toast the W . M . remarked upon the great progress the
Craft had made in the province since the appointment of their gallant and esteemed P . G . M . He hoped that at the installation of Bro . Saunders in November next that No . 1503 , which had the distinguished honour of bearing the nanie of Bro . Col . Francis Burdett would be favoured by his presence . In conclusion he assured them that the P . G . M . took a very lively interest in the fortunes and
prosperity of No . 1503 . This toast having been dulyhonoured , Bro . Birchell , P . M ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated the lodge upon the great strides it had made , which happy state he said was principally if not mainly due to the exertions of the W . M ., who had spared no time or trouble in the advancing of its interests . This toast having been
drank , the W . M . briefly replied . He stated whatever time he had expended in the foundation of the lodge was more than compensated by the gratifying result obtained , namely , its prosperity . In conclusion he said he would take that opportunity of thanking his Wardens and other officers for the great and valuable assistance they had rendered him on all occasions . The W . M . then gave his
permission to the W . M . elect to propose "The Health of their only Visitor , Bro . Col . Maude , C . B . V . C ., & c . " Bro . Saunders said he felt exceedingly gratified in having the honour of proposing the health of one who had served his Queen and country in every part of the globe . He said he would expatiate upon those exploits not as they were doubtless known to them . Their distinguished brother had
not taken any prominent part in the Craft because when not engaged in fighting the battles of his country he had been incessantly employed in discharging other military duties . This toast having been warmly received Bro . Col . Maude made an able reply in the course of which he gave the brethren some interesting details in connection with Freemasonry abroad . " The Health of
the W . M . elect" followed . Bro . Saunders in his response stated that although he could not hope to discharge the duties of the position as well as their W . M . had done during his two years of office , yet he would endeavour to do his best , and trusted that his forthcoming year in the chair of K . S . would be a pleasant one . The
remaining toasts , " The Treasurer , Secretary , W ardens and other Officers" followed in quick succession , and were severally responded to by the brethren named . The Tyler ' s toast at eleven terminated the proceedings , and the brethren separated until the second Wednesday in the ensuing month , when Bro . Saunders , S . W ., P . G . S . of Surrey will be duly installed W . M .
INSTRUCTION . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — 'J'iic usual weekly meeting of this instruction lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the London Warehousemen ' s Association , in , Cheapside , E . C . Present : Bros . G . W . B / ackie , W . M . ; J . K . Pitt , S . W . ; T . Brown , J . W . ; A . Goodman , S . D . ; Thomas Hamer , J . D . ;
James Freeman , I . G . ; C . Stuart Barker , jun ., See . ; Poore , Preceptor ; J . W . Colmer , Treas . ; and the following brethren : —C . Taylor , Cadiot , Wiltshire , F . W . Potter , G . Wale , McMurray , D . H . Feltham , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Keith Frith
having offered himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The W . M ., Bro . Blackie , then rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a very impressive and efficient manner . The First Section of the First and Third Degrees having been worked , Bro . Pitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , after which the lodge was closed in due [ form and adjourned till Thursday next at 6 . 30 p . m .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ; . - The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , October 12 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , Comps . II . A . Dubois , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , II . i John Mason , J . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., SIC , P . G . A . First S . Middlesex ; E . Harris , P . Z . ; and W . Smeed , P . Z ., opened the chapter . The companions were admitted . The
minutes of last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots were unanimous in favour of all ll " candidates for exaltation . Apologies were received fro "' all the absent candidates . Some important notices el motion were given . Comp . T . W . Clarke , 177 , a visitor , was proposed as a joining member . Several brethren were proposed as candidates for exaltation . The chapter
was closed and adjourned to Thursday , November 9 th , •>' six o ' clock . Banquet was partaken of . JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old established chapter held its first convocation of tliv season on Tuesday , the rolh inst . There were present at the opening Comps . Holbrook , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ! Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Davagc , P . Z ., S . E . ; P .
Robinson , N . ; Mander , P . S . ; B . Sharp , P . Z . 84 . acting I . P . Z . ; Harfcld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Moss , Walls , Pratt . Bentlcy , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Two brethren for exaltation were on the agenda , but neither of them put in an appearance . Several propositions having been received ,
the convocation was closed , and the companions - to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloUthe acting M . E . Z . proposed the customary loyal aw _ Royal Arch toasts briefly but pertinently , and they w- ^ duly honoured by the companions . In introducing ' '
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
dwelt at some length upon the services Bro . Cookson had rendered to the lodge , and his attention to the duties of the different officers which he had held , and he called upon the brethren to drink his health in a bumper . The toast was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . W . Dumville sang " Here ' s to his Health in a Song , " all the brethren standing to their glasses and joining in the chorus at the
end of each of the three verses . The brethren also heartily responded to the call of the Director of Ceremonies for " Twenty and One , " which was given with a warmth seldom if ever exceeded . Bro . Cookson on rising to respond was loudly cheered . He assured the brethren that he was not an adept at speechmaking at any time , but , however , able he might at other times , his feelings at that moment were too much overcome to admit of his
saying more than expressing briefly his heartiest thanks for their kindness to him that day ; but before resuming his seat he begged to propose " The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " to whom he should have to look for support and assistance in the discharge of his duties . Bros . Towle , Newton , Morris , and Vertigans , P . M . ' s , responded . Other toasts were ably proposed , and songs
and glees beautifully rendered by the choir , accompanied by Bro . Fielding , and the evening closed with the Tyler's toast at 11 o'clock p . m . GRETMOUTH ( New Zealand ) . — Greymouth Lodge ( No . 1233 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Grtymouth , on July nth , 1876 . The lodge was opened in due form at
2 . 15 p . m ., and the installation of the W . M . and his officers was then proceeded with . The ceremony of installing Bro . J . Sewell as W . M . was impressively performed by l . P . M . Bro . Revell with all the ceremonies established with long usage , and the following brethren were also invested with the badges of their respective offices : —Bros . Woods . S . W . ; Watkin , Chaplain ; Holder , S . D . ; Harden , I . G . ;
Tremayne and Dow , Stewards ; Hardy , J . W . ; Black , Treas . ; Pownall , Sec ; Buckley , J . D . In the evening the brethren sat down to a banquet in the hall . The ' usual loyal and customary toasts were given . The musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Pownall , Organist . WALTHAM . —King Harold Lodge ( No .
' 3 7 )'—Thc installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Britannia Hotel , Waltham New Town , Herts , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . ; the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Gilbert , presiding , supported by Bros . E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Herts , Treasurer 1327 , the Installing Officer ; Charles Lacey , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; E . Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; J . K . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts ;
J . Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Essex , J . W . King Harold , 1327 ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Thomas Reilly , S . W ., W . M . elect , P . G . P . Herts ; A . Malcolm , P . G . S . Herts , Sec ; S . Jacobs , J . D . ; J . Knight , D . C . ; J . Fisher , I . G . ; J . Noyes and W . Creed , W . Stewards ; W . O . Bull , W . Bradstock , W . C . Bradstock , Brown , Calvert , A . Clements , G . Clements . W . F . Cox , Church ,
Eversfield , Fuller , John Gilbert , Goodale , Goggs , F . Hodges , J . Kent , Levy , Lumsden , Newman , Price , Robinson , Ridley , Sheldon , C . Shepherd . Visitors : Bros . Driscoll , P . M . 754 ; Etherington , S . W . Gresham , 869 ; Day , W . M . Capper , 1076 ; Dortcn , S . W . Capper , io ; 6 and W . M . elect ; White , J . W . 1076 ; Mailer , P . M . 754 ; { ones , P . M . 754 ; WoodNelson 700 ;
WiggsPatt-, , , more , J . W . 1437 ; Heasman , 1437 ; D . Old , 1076 ; Leingstein , 212 . The business before the lodge was to confirm the minutes of last meeting , to receive report ol Audit Committee , to raise Bro . J . Gilbert , to ballot for a candidate for initiation , and also for a joining member . The W . M . raised Bro . Gilbert in a very able and impressive manner , and the other business having been
uisposea , Bro . E . West , P . M ., assumed the chair as Installing Officer , when Bro . J . K . Young , P . M ., presented Bro . Thomas Reilly , the W . M . elect , for thr benefit of installation , which ceremony was very beautifully rendered by Bro . West , assisted by Bro . C . Lacey , P . M . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follow-( 3 ro Lacey investing them with the collars of their
resnecuve omces ; : —Bros . W . Gilbert , P . G . J . W . Herts , I . P . M ., J . Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Essex , S . W . ; A . Malcolm , P . G . S . Herts , J . W . ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Treas . ; J . K . Young , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Herts , Sec . ; J . Jacobs , S . D . ; J . Knight , J . D . ; W . Pritchettj P . G . Org . Herts , Org . ; J . Fisher , D . C . ; J . Noyes , I . G . ; John Robinson , W . S . ; W . Bradstock , W . S . ;
and Steedman , P . M ., Tyler . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . E . West , P . M ., & c , Installing Officer , coupled with the name of Bro . C . Lacey , P . M ., & c , for the very able and impressive manner in which the ceremony of the installation was rendered . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . W . Gilbert , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W ., in recognition of his valuable services as W . M .
of the King Harold Lodge during the past year . Bro . Jas . Knight , J . D ., kindly consented to act as Steward at the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Sheldonthe hostwhich was served in
, , good style , and gave general satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toast were given and duly honoured . The evening was enlivened by some very good harmony , and brought to a close at an early hour , the brethren expressing their satisfaction at having spent so pleasant an evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , Middlesex , on Saturday , October 14 th . A letter was read from Bro . John Baxter Langley , in which he expressed his regret and apologies that in consequence of urgent business he was detained i 1 Liverpool and could not attend . Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., opened , the lodge
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
there being present during the evening Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; B . Wright , Assistant Sec ; J . Mason , P . G . Steward Middlesex , Org . ; E . W . Deveraux , S . D . ; S . Wolff , J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; J . Johnson , D . C ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex ,
P . M . ; E . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson , G . S . Elliott , J . S . Sweasey , and several more . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . T . Dand , P . P . G . S . B . Devon , P . M . 39 , & c . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . W . 1524 , J . D . 1326 , & c . ; G . Dore , 376 ; B . Meyer , 1326 ; H . Meyer , I . G . 1524 , & c . ; and others . Apologies were received from all the absent candidates for the various degrees . The bye-laws were read
by the Secretary . The result of the elections were unanimous in favour of Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W ., as W . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer , re-elected Treasurer . On motion duly made and seconded , Bro . J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , was re-elected Tyler ; Bros . E . Beckwith , J . H . Pearson , and F . H . Harvey were elected Auditors . The
Audit Committee meeting was appointed to be held on Saturday , January 20 th . Some notices of motion were given to alter the bye-laws . Also that the usual twelveguinea testimonial be given to . Bro . J . B . Langley on his retirement from the chair . That ten pounds be given to the Female Annuity Fund in the name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . The ballot was unanimous
in favour of a candidate for initiation . Some gentlemen were proposed for initiation . It was agreed to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday , December gth , so as to complete all the work necessary to be done before the W . M . leaves the chair . It being resolved that at the installation meeting in February only the installation ceremony be done . The lodge was closed and adjourned to December nth , at four o ' clock p . m .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , on Monday , October 16 . There were present Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , W . M . ; Ralph Robinson , l . P . M . 241 ; Maurice Hart , S . W . ; Alexander Jones , J . W . ; J . De Frece , Treas . ; B . Levy , Sec . ; S . Schdnstadt , S . D . ; B . Woolf , J . D . ;
S . Waring , J . S ., acting I . G . ; S . J . Henomsberg , A . S . ; Rev . H . D . Marks , Rev . Dr . Stern , P . Barnett , A . Hart , J . W . 724 ; Prcnslau , Isaacs , S . Levy , W . Levy , Fraser , Tueski , Cohen , L . E . Levene , Parkes , Jacobs , I . G . 241 ; Lumb , Marcus , Silver , and others . As this was the annual election of W . M . and Treasurer , no degree were given . After the names of members
eligible to serve as W . M . were read , Bro . Maurice Hart was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . J . De Frece was re-elected Treasurer ( 3 rd time ) . Bro . M Hart , Hon . Sec . to the Fund of Benevolence , then read the annual report of that fund , when he stated that they had accumulated the amount of £ 5 6 16 s . during . the past year ; it being the first year of its existence . They were
also very fortunate in having no call upon this excellent charity . We believe that this is the only lodge in Liverpool that possesses at present a Fund of Benevolence for the assistance of decayed members of the lodge , but several lodges intend following this excellent precept . Bros . R . Robinson , Dr . Lewis , and A . Lyons were elected Trustees , and Bros . ( Schdnstadt , A . Jones , M . Aronsbcrg , A .
J . Henochsberg , P . Barnett , and Rev . Dr . Stern as committcc to manage the affairs of this fund . Bros . P . Barnett and A . Liebeschutz were elected Auditors of Treasurer ' s accounts . In accordance with notice of motion of Bro . R . Robinson , the sum of three guineas was voted towards the scdilia of Chester Cathedral . It was aba unanimously resolved that a Past Master's jewel be
presented by the lodge to Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , W . M ., for his affability and courteous behaviour , and for the excellent working he has shown during the past year . After a gentleman had been proposed for initiation by the S . W ., the lodge was duly closed in peace and harmony . Slight refreshment followed , after which the W . M .
proposed congratulations to Bro . A . Jones , J . W ., who is about to enter the marriage state previous to the next meeting the members drinking his health and that of "The Bride Elect" with enthusiasm . The annual installation will take place on Monday , November 20 th ; Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , the present W . M ., acting as Installing Master .
TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when there were present Bros . Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Worcestershire , P . G . S . of Works Middlesex ; W . M . Birchill , P . M ., & c .,. acting S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . of Norfolk , J . W . ; Artus , P . M ., acting
l . P . M . ; Kennedy , P . M ., acting I . G . ; Court , Sec ; Palmer , W . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a letter Irom H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., was read , acknowledging the receipt in very gracious terms of the Francis Burdett vote of congratulation upon H . R . H . ' s safe arrival home India . This reply having been ordered to be entered on
the minutes , and several other matters having been disposed of the brethren adjourned till Wednesday , the nth inst ., when there were present at the opening of the lodge , in addition to the above officers , Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Knaggs , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; D . Orsey , Chaplain ; Rogers , Sec . ; Ashley , acting I . G . The minutes of the September meeting having been read and confirmed ,
the election of W . M . took place , when Bro . Saunders , S . W ., was unanimously elected to that position , and who immediately returned thanks . Bro . Tomlinson , J . W ., was unanimously elected Treasurer , and the Library Committee re-elected . Bro . Harrison was also re-elected Tyler . Upon the motion of the Senior and Junior Wardens , a jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . with a re-
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
quest that he would choose his own design . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent collation . Bro . Col . Maude , C . B . V . C , etc ., No . I ., Ireland , was a visitor " . The loyal and grand toasts having been given and dul y honoured , the W . M , proposed " The Health of the R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex , Bro . Col . Burdett . " In introducing this toast the W . M . remarked upon the great progress the
Craft had made in the province since the appointment of their gallant and esteemed P . G . M . He hoped that at the installation of Bro . Saunders in November next that No . 1503 , which had the distinguished honour of bearing the nanie of Bro . Col . Francis Burdett would be favoured by his presence . In conclusion he assured them that the P . G . M . took a very lively interest in the fortunes and
prosperity of No . 1503 . This toast having been dulyhonoured , Bro . Birchell , P . M ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated the lodge upon the great strides it had made , which happy state he said was principally if not mainly due to the exertions of the W . M ., who had spared no time or trouble in the advancing of its interests . This toast having been
drank , the W . M . briefly replied . He stated whatever time he had expended in the foundation of the lodge was more than compensated by the gratifying result obtained , namely , its prosperity . In conclusion he said he would take that opportunity of thanking his Wardens and other officers for the great and valuable assistance they had rendered him on all occasions . The W . M . then gave his
permission to the W . M . elect to propose "The Health of their only Visitor , Bro . Col . Maude , C . B . V . C ., & c . " Bro . Saunders said he felt exceedingly gratified in having the honour of proposing the health of one who had served his Queen and country in every part of the globe . He said he would expatiate upon those exploits not as they were doubtless known to them . Their distinguished brother had
not taken any prominent part in the Craft because when not engaged in fighting the battles of his country he had been incessantly employed in discharging other military duties . This toast having been warmly received Bro . Col . Maude made an able reply in the course of which he gave the brethren some interesting details in connection with Freemasonry abroad . " The Health of
the W . M . elect" followed . Bro . Saunders in his response stated that although he could not hope to discharge the duties of the position as well as their W . M . had done during his two years of office , yet he would endeavour to do his best , and trusted that his forthcoming year in the chair of K . S . would be a pleasant one . The
remaining toasts , " The Treasurer , Secretary , W ardens and other Officers" followed in quick succession , and were severally responded to by the brethren named . The Tyler ' s toast at eleven terminated the proceedings , and the brethren separated until the second Wednesday in the ensuing month , when Bro . Saunders , S . W ., P . G . S . of Surrey will be duly installed W . M .
INSTRUCTION . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — 'J'iic usual weekly meeting of this instruction lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the London Warehousemen ' s Association , in , Cheapside , E . C . Present : Bros . G . W . B / ackie , W . M . ; J . K . Pitt , S . W . ; T . Brown , J . W . ; A . Goodman , S . D . ; Thomas Hamer , J . D . ;
James Freeman , I . G . ; C . Stuart Barker , jun ., See . ; Poore , Preceptor ; J . W . Colmer , Treas . ; and the following brethren : —C . Taylor , Cadiot , Wiltshire , F . W . Potter , G . Wale , McMurray , D . H . Feltham , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Keith Frith
having offered himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The W . M ., Bro . Blackie , then rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a very impressive and efficient manner . The First Section of the First and Third Degrees having been worked , Bro . Pitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , after which the lodge was closed in due [ form and adjourned till Thursday next at 6 . 30 p . m .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ; . - The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , October 12 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , Comps . II . A . Dubois , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , II . i John Mason , J . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., SIC , P . G . A . First S . Middlesex ; E . Harris , P . Z . ; and W . Smeed , P . Z ., opened the chapter . The companions were admitted . The
minutes of last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots were unanimous in favour of all ll " candidates for exaltation . Apologies were received fro "' all the absent candidates . Some important notices el motion were given . Comp . T . W . Clarke , 177 , a visitor , was proposed as a joining member . Several brethren were proposed as candidates for exaltation . The chapter
was closed and adjourned to Thursday , November 9 th , •>' six o ' clock . Banquet was partaken of . JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old established chapter held its first convocation of tliv season on Tuesday , the rolh inst . There were present at the opening Comps . Holbrook , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ! Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Davagc , P . Z ., S . E . ; P .
Robinson , N . ; Mander , P . S . ; B . Sharp , P . Z . 84 . acting I . P . Z . ; Harfcld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Moss , Walls , Pratt . Bentlcy , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Two brethren for exaltation were on the agenda , but neither of them put in an appearance . Several propositions having been received ,
the convocation was closed , and the companions - to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloUthe acting M . E . Z . proposed the customary loyal aw _ Royal Arch toasts briefly but pertinently , and they w- ^ duly honoured by the companions . In introducing ' '