Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

of W . ; James ; Hoborough , G . S . Smith , Fred Morgan , W . R- Ee Strange , C . J . Campling , R . Tidnam , and R . H . Gissing , P . G . Steward , 1500 ; VV . E . Tuddenham and J . VV . Browne ( Freemason ) , S 07 . The Iodge having been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation then took place , which was most efficiently

performed by Bro . F . B . Quinton , who rendered the charges in the most perfect manner and style . Bro . D . G . F . Gaul having been duly installed into the chair of K . S ., appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . W . Rogers , I . P . M . ; H . Randall , S . W . ; N . B . Webster , J . W . ; John Boyce , Treas . ; J . Lovelace , S . D . ; G . S . Smith , ( temporarily ) T . D . ; A . Bullard , D . of C ; C . Barnes , Sec ; John

Dixon , Org . ; Rev . Sharley , Chap . ; L . Pugh , I . G . j and E . Hollidge , Tyler . Two propositions having been made , and _ " Hearty good wishes" being given , the Iodge was closed in peace and harmony . After a short interval , the brethren assembled again in the banqueting room , where a most recherche banquet had been provided by Host H . B . Green in splendid style , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal , Masonic , and other

toasts were given and duly acknowledged , and the evening passed in a most pleasant and harmonious manner . Several excellent songs and glees were given by Bros . H . J . Brooks , C . L . Holden , H . Thonless , F . C Atkinson , and J . H . Brockbank ( Norwich Cathedral ) , and violin solos by Bro . W . E . Tuddenham ; Bro , C . J . Campling acted as | accompanist . We congratulate Bro . D . G . F . Gaul upon his elevation , and trust that he may have a successful year of office .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —A meeting of this Iodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on Saturday , 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Tames Terry , P . P G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , VV . M . j George Lambert , P . G . S . B ., S . VV . ; I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , J . W . j T . I . Bird , W . M ., 1 S 97 . P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D . : 1 . A . Powell , J . D . ; Killick , jun ., P . G . S . B . Herts .,

I . G . ; Pearcy , Preceptor ; C . Lorkin , Treas . ; Galer , Sec . ; Rushton , Org . ; and a very large muster of brethren who had assembled to witness the ceremonies of consecration and installation by so distinguished a brother . The ludge was opened in due form with prayer and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees .

Bro . James Terry having addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of consecration in a very effective manner . The lodge was then resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . F . Orchard , W . M . of the mcther lodge , was presented as W . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Orchard having been installed into the chair of K . S . was

duly saluted by the brethren in the three degrees and the Ceremony completed . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . Carter , 45 ; Carr , 198 ; Gilderslere , 193 ; Laughton , 1839 ; Jones , 1278 ; Bean , 1298 ; Baxter , 1306 ; Ockelford , 813 ; Callaghan , 1208 ; Burrows , 1347 ; D . Glass , 212 ; Scarlett , 1471 ; Jones , 1766 ; Drysdale , 17 66 ; Clark , 1766 ; Pringle , 1275 ;

Brampton , 1693 ; and Coop , 141 . A very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Jas . Terry for his kindness in working the ceremonies of consecration and installation , and in reply Bro . Terry expressed his willingness at all times to do all in his power for the benefit of Freemasonry , more especially on the present occasion , as the Percy Lodge was his first lodge of

instruction . A very cordial vote of thanks was also accorded to Bros . G . Lambert , F . Orchard , and Carr , the oflicers of the mother lodge , who had so kindly honoured the brethren with their presence , thus showing the interest the mother lodge takes in its offspring . Bro . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., in a lengthy and very interesting reply referred to the different vicissitudes through

Which the Percy Lodge 01 Instruction had passed during its existence of nearly a century . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren subsequently resolved themselves into an harmonic meeting , thus closing ' a very enjoyable evening and . 1 redletter day in the history of the lodge .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., the following being present : Bros . J . T . Mickelburgh , P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; James Stevens , P . M . 720 and 1216 , S . W . j C . R . Wickens , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , W . M . « 42 S , S . D . ; R . E . Cursons , l . D . ; J . C . Rhind , I . G . ; G .

Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec ; C Horton , W . S . j D . Shond , W . Matthews , A . Hardy , C S . Mote , S . R . Walker , J . Lawrence , J . Reid , H . Robinson , B . P . Smith , P . Monson , J . C . Morse , J . Chapman , and M . J . Green . The lodee was onened in due form and the minutes were

read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were worked , Bros . Matthews and Green being the candidates , the VV . M . giving the traditional history . The lod ge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Stevens was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . After the lodge was closed a ballot was drawn , being the sixth since April .

. TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —The meetjigs of this lodge were resumed for the session on Monday last week , at the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road . To give eclat to the event , Bio . W . Musto , P . M ., had kindly consented to work the ceremony of installation upon this evening . Unfortunately owing to an accident Bro . Musto was unable to be present and Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , post kindly undertook the work and discharged his duties his

' » usual able manner . Bro . Cundick was capitally supported b y Bros . McDonald , S . W . ; Tyer , J . W . ; T . ^> ane , S . D . ; Job , J . D ; G . Price , I . G . ; Moss , B . Stewart , l » , 'S , ? - . ' Robinson , Eastland , Isaacs , Peterken , Bardou" »" , Philips , G . Brown , and others . p "tiring the rendering of the beautiful ceremony Bro . F . , ™" 5 acted as VV . M . elect , and Bro . W . H . Myers enaered very valuable assistance as Master of Ceremonies . Smk bse < J " 'v Bro . Stewart worked the Fourth , Fifth , „•*["» and Seventh Sections of the First Lecture , thereby vln Sf Sfreat promise as to the manner in which he would

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preside on Wednesday last , at the Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 127 S ; and when the 15 Sections were to be worked . Bros . G . Brown , P . M . 16 9 , and G . Price , 554 , were admitted to membership of the lodge , and the high services Bro . Cundick , P . M ., had rendered to the lodge at so short a

notice were acknowledged by a cordial vote of thanks to that worthy brother . Thus an eminently successful meeting terminated , and we hope the meetings of this lodge during the session so well inaugurated may prove of eminent service to the Craft . Lodge meets at 8 o ' clock each Monday evening .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

HASTINGS . —Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Castle Hotel on Monday , the 17 th inst ., under Ihe presidency of Comp . F . Rossiter , M . E . Z . 'There were also present Comps . E . VV . J . Hennah , H . j VV . Dawes , J . ; J . B . Sargent , S . E . ; W . H . Russell , S . N . ; F . de B . Cooper , P . S . ; J . Hirst and J . B . Foord , acting Asst . Sojs . ; Foster , Janitor ; T . Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z . ;

1 . H . Lole , I . P . Z . ; G . F . Wood , and Henry Kimm ( Freemason ) . The chapter having been opened and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . E . VV . J . Hennah , H ., for his presentation to the chapter of a handsome robe for the J . chair . A ballot was then taken for Bro . VV . T . Jordan , 1184 , and declared favourable , after which Bro . R . Hughes , who had

been previously balloted for , and was now in attendance , was , with Bro . VV . T . Jordan , exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch b y the M . E . Z ., Comp . F . Rossiter , with the assistance of his officers . Comp . Dawes , J ., delivered the historical lecture , Comp . F . Rossiter , Z ., the symbolical , and Comp . T . Trollope , P . Z ., the mystical , in impressive tones , and were listened to with wrapt attention . Some further business having been disposed of the chapter was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . — The regular meeting of this preceptory was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., when there present E . Fratres M . Millington , Preceptor ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P ., Reg . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . P ., Sub-Marshal ; VV . Lawton , P . P ., as Chap . ; A . T . B . Turner , Marshal ; Geo . Simpson , P . P . ; VV . Brown , Captain of Guards ; and others . Successful ballots were taken for Comps . W . P . Moat , Prince of VVales Lodge and Chapter , 133 S , Auckland , New

Zealand , and Capt . O . J . Cavenagh , Agricola Lodge , 1991 , and Zetland Chapter , 23 G , after which Comp . Moat was received and installed a knight of the Order by E . Frater T . B . Whytehead . The Registrar produced the balance-sheet of the expenses of the reception of the American visitors in July , which was regarded as showing a very satisfactory result , thanks to the liberality of the leading members of the Order . The alms having been collected , the conclave was closed and the fratres adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where supper was served .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of this Institution met on Thursday afternoon , at Freemasons' Hall , Col . Creaton , Past Grand Treasurer , in the chair . There were also present Bros . John A . Rucker , C . H . Webb , A . H . Tatter , shall , J . H . Matthews , Arthur E . Gladwell , Col . Jas . Peters ,

Charles John Perceval , E . M . Money , F . R . VV . Hedges , Sec ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes ot the former meeting and the reading of the minutes of the House Committe for information , Bro . J . H . Matthews moved in accordance with a recommendation of the House

Committee that the sum of £ 7 ios . each be granted to a pupil named Gardiner and another pupil named Meacock , to enable them to attend German classes at the Crystal Palace for one year . Bro . A . E . GLADWELL seconded the motion , remarking that the amount was very small for so large an advantage . The motion was carried .

Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS moved that the sum of £ 70 a year be paid for church accommodation at the church at Clapham , for the children of the school , in lieu of the £ 35 a year honorarium to the chaplain hitherto paid . The institution , he said , occupied 250 seats at the church aforesaid , and remarks had been made that the institution paid very little for church accommodation .

Col . P ET 3 RS seconded the motion . Bro . C . H . WEBB asked whether this church was a ritualistic church . Col . CREATON said he did not think it was either high church or low church , but moderate church . The motion was agreed to . Three candidates were placed ' on the list for election in

April next . Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS gave notice of the following motion for the next Quarterly Court in October : "Thatthe sum ot £$ 0 be granted to Miss Davis , the head governess , towards reimbursement of the very heavy medical and other expenses incurred by her during her late severe illness , which necessitated her absence lrom her

duties from January to July last . " Bro . Col . CREATON said he had a small matter now to bring forward , which was nevertheless very agreeable . He had been going through the financial position of the Instition , and he found that the funds would admit of a sum of

£ 2000 being now invested . He therefore proposed that £ 2000 be now invested in Three per Cent . Reduced . Bro . Col . PETERS seconded the motion , which was thereupon put and carried . The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

South Africa.

South Africa .

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NATAL . An important event in the annals of Freemasonry in the colony of Natal took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Longmarket-street , Pietermaritzburg , when the first regular communication of the newly formed District Grand Lodge was held . It will be remembered that on the zSth March last , at Durban , a largely attended meeting was held , at which Bro . R . 1 . FinnemoreR . M .

, , now Acting Second Puisne Judge of thc Supreme Court , was installed as District Grand Master under letters patent from H . R . H . the Prince of VVales as Grand Master of the Order , and the following officers were appointed : V . W . Bro . Wesley Francis , Deputy D . G . M . ; VV . Bro . George Russell , D . G . S . W . ; VV . Bro . John Roseveare , D . G . J . VV . ; Bro . Rev . J . Reynolds , D . G . Chap . ; VV . Bro . S . Marriott , D . G . Treas . ; VV . Bro . A . C Dulcken , D . G .

Reg . ; VV . Bro . E . Homersham Wiltshier , D . G . Sec . ; VV . Bro . A . Keeler , Asst . D . G . Sec ; VV . Bro . T . I . Hill , D . G . S . D . ; W . Bro . J . Crowe , D . G . J . D . ; W . Bro . Jesse Smith , D . G . S . of W . ; VV . Bro . G . O . Matterson , D . G . D . of C . ; VV . Bro . VV . A . Voysey , Asst . D . G . D . of C ; VV . Bro . VV . Sink , D . G . Swd . Br . ; VV . Bro . Rev . Alfred ( kin , LL . D ., Mus . Doc , D . G . Org . ; VV . Bro . S . Stranack , D . G . Purst . ; VV . Bro . F . H . Field ,

Asst . D . G . Purst . It was then arranged that another meeting should be held at Pietermaritzburg , as soon as might be found convenient , for the passing of bye-laws and transaction of other important business ; and accordingly the present meeting was convened , there being a large attendance of brethren from all parts ot the colony . R . W . Bro . Finnemore , Dist . G . M ., opened the lodge in due form , and the roll of the lodges under the jurisdiction

of the District Grand Lodge was then called as follows : Port Natal Lodge , No . 73 S ; Prince Alfred , No . 956 ; Inanda , No . 1192 ; Natalia , 1665 ; Carnarvon , No . 1 OS 4 ; Skelmersdale , No . 1729 ; Umvoti , No . 1 S 67 ; Addington , No . 1937 ; Umlazi , No . 1976 ; and it was found that every Iodge was duly represented , except the Inanda . The R . W . DISTRICT GRAND MASTER stated ihat steps were being taken for the establishment of a lodge at

Newcastle and another at Ixopo , and that it was also contemplated to establish lodges at other places in the colony . He had also received private communications intimating the probability that the lodges at Harrismith and Kokstadt might be induced to come under the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge . The minutes of the last regular meetingof District Grand Lodge were read and confirmed .

R . W . Bro . R . 1 . FINNEMORE then addressed the brethren . He said he had , as their District Grand Master , summoned them together for the purpose of holding , for the first timein Pietermaritzburg , a meeting of the recently constituted District Grand Lodgeof Natal , and there would , of necessity , be some important business to be laid before them for consideration . As to himself and tie position which he was proud to occupy amongst them , if anything

could dispel the diffidence which anyone must naturally feel in assuming an onerous and important office such as tnatof their District Grand Master , it was thc fact . that on this the first occasion on which lie appeared before them in that capacity , in the neighbourhood of his home and early associations , he saw so large and influential a number of brethren assembled to welcome him , and that he had met from them so kindly , cordial , and hospitable a reception as that

with which they had that day greeted him . He looked upon that large and satisfactory assembly as a good augury of the prosperity of each individual lodge ; and it emboldened him to entertain a firm confidence , whicli he knew was not misplaced , that every brother would do his best to promote the welfare of their beloved Craft , and the success of their District Grand Ledge ; that each individual lodge in the district would lend him its support and assistance , without

which his labour must be in vain . He was glad to find that the three Maritzburg lodges had worked together so heartily and unanimously to secure the success of the meeting , thus showing that since his departure from amongst them , some two and a-half years ago , nothing had occurred to disturb the calm ripple or closed the sunshine whicli then prevailed . He was also glad to find that their meeting was appropriately held under the banner of the Prince Alfred

Lodgethe oldest lodge in the city , and the second oldest lodge in the colony—and in the room in which , some eight years ago , he first saw the light of Freemasonry . He assured them that he esteemed very highly the fraternal regard which they had shown toward him , and that while he had the honour to hold his present office among them , it would be his constant and earnest ambition and endeavour so to fulfil the duties devolving on him as to retain their good feeling and

conhdence , and to give satisfaction to the members of the Craft generally . Assembled together as they were that day , on an important event in the annals of Freemasonry in that city , namely , the first opening of a District Grand Lodge there , it was , he thought , only right and fitting that some expression should be given to the feelings with which on such an occasion as that , the hearts of all true Masons were filled . On any important event happening in

the fortunes of an individual , or a family , it was a matter of pride and congratulation when those who were interested in the circumstances could look back upon an ancient and noble history . Noonecouldbesoabsorbedin the busy present as not to have a glory thrown upon them by a past that is full of lustre and of fame . Freemasons might be excused if on such an occasion they looked back with pride on their past history , and from a contemplation of past

life and past achievements have created within them incentives to further progress and still greater work . The history of the Craft was , as they were all well aware , an illustrious one , and one which any public body of men might be justified in regarding with feelings of pride and satisfaction . If , after the manner of not a few incorporations , some families , and many nations , they looked back into the long distant past which fable and tradition and

imagination had made peculiarly their own / and had illumined with their fanciful and picturesque rays , they might delight themselves by tracing the origin of their wonderfully organised and beautiful system of government and symbolic ritual through the old Roman Empire , and back to the time of Pharoah . They might imagine their ancestors working in the solemn precincts of eastern quarries , by skilful measurement and delicateadjustment , by cunning workmanship , by marvellous imitation of the flowers of the field and the exquisite beauty