Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

the lodge . A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation . The W . M ., in a eulogistic speech , thanking the donor for the great interest he had taken in No . 1443 , since its formation , proposed him as an honorary member , which being duly seconded , was carried nem . con . The brethren

having closely inspected the chart , unanimously pronounced it to be a perfect specimen of penmanship , and immediately recommended it to be framed and glazed . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren retired in harmony . It should here be stated that Bro .

Hopkins is most indefatigable in executing various works of penmanship , such as book marks , & c , not only with Masonic , but ecclesiastical emblems , and as they are so neatly finished , are readily purchased by all who have the opportunity of seeing them . , the whole of the proceeds of the sale being devoted to the various Masonic charities .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BOLTON' . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 37 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall , Bolton , on Monday , the 17 th instant , when there were present Comps . G . P . Biockbank , P . Z ., G . Treas ., Z . ; Thos . Entwisle , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . N , j Jas . Newton , P . Z ., Prov .

G . Steward , Scribe E . j John Robinson , P . Z . ; Robert Luthy , P . S . ; Jas . Brown , 1 st A . S . ; Samuel Crowtber , and A . S . ; John Sharpies , Treas ., and Samuel Chatwood ; also Comp . G . E . Liddell , Kaudy Newera Chap . 4 ^ 4 , Ceylon . The chapter was opened in due form , and

the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The names of three candidates for exaltation were on the circular , they having been previously elected , but unfortunately none of them were able to be present on this occasion . Some business of a formal nature was transacted ,

and the chapter closed . PANMURE CHAPTER ( NO . 720 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on the roth inst . ; present—Comps . S . C . Davison , M . E . Z . ; Henry Smith , H . ; C . Hammerton , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z .,

Scribe E . ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., Treas . 3 R . H . Harvey , P . Z . ; T . 11 . Pi . lsford , P . S . j Win . Worrell , 1 st A . S . ; M . S . Larlham , 2 nd A . S . ; Rev . W . B . Church ; G . Newington Bridges ; A . C . Burrell ; B . R . Bryant ; Thomas Poore ; — Harrison , and others . Comps . F . Binckes ,

P . Z ., and E . M . Haigh , Chapter 387 , were present as visitors . The chapter was opened , the minutes read , and the ballot taken for Bro . Henry William Binckes , and Bro . Rev . Philip Henry Ernest Brett , B . D ., which being

unanimous , they were exalted . Comp . Levander stated his intention to act as Steward at the ensuing Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and the chapter voted ten guineas on his list . Propositions for candidates for exaltation were taken .

Two guineas were voted to the Ihomas Memorial Fund . The chapter was then closed ; the usual supper followed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRISI . INGTOX . —Carnarvon Lodge of Alark Masters ( No . 119 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this lodge , was held at the White Hart Hotel , Brislington , on Thursday , November 20 th , when the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . A . Scott , at 4 . 30 p . m . The business of the

evening was the election of the Worshi pful Master , Treasurer and Tyler , the advancement of the brethren elected at the last meeting , and to ballot for and if elected advance Bros . Wotley , Worlock , and Plant . The ballot being clear in each case , and three of the brethren being in

attendance and having signed the required declaration they were admitted in due form , and advanced to this honourable degree , the ceremony being worked in a most interesting and impressive manner by the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . Captain F . G . Irwin .

Bro . Scott , having resumed the gavel , reminded the brethren that the time had now arrived for electing a brother to fill the chair of A . for the ensuing year , and on the motion of the D . P . G . M . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . S . Bryant , Bro . G . F . Tuckey , the present S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . The W . M „ Bro . Scott

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then proposed the re-election of Bro . Dr . S . Bryant , as Treasurer , the D . P . G . M . M . seconded the proposition , alluding in highly eulogistic terms to the lengthened services rendered by the Treasurer to every branch of the Masonic brotherhood . Bro . J . Coles , was re-elected T ) Icr . There being no further business before the meeting , the lodge was closed in ancient form

and with solemn prayer , at 6 . 30 . Bro . W . A . Scott , P . M ., G . S ., W . M . ; F . G . Irwin , P . G . O ., D . P . G . M . M ., I . P . M . j Dr . Bryant , P . M .,

G . M . O ., Treasurer ; G . F . Tuckey , Assistant Prov . G . Sec ., S . W . ; Dr . Hodges , P . G . S . B . J . W . ; Munro , Assistant P . G . D . C , M . O . ; Eastnbrook , S . O . ; F . Trull , J . O . ; J . A . Clark , P . G . J . W ., Sec ; G . Tonkin , S . D . ; D . P . Bellield , P . G . S ., J . D . ; S : Edwards , I . G . j J .

Coles , T ., and others were present . Irwin Lodge oj Royal Ark Mariners—At the close of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge a meeting of Royal Ark Mariners was held , Bro . George Tucker , occupied the chair of N . and satisfactorily explained to the brethren the reason they

had not been called together before . Bro . William Munro , elevated in the Rainbow Lodge , at Yeovil , was received as a joining member , and it was resolved that the N ., J ., and S ., do form a committee to draw up bye-laws and make all necessary arrangements for ensuring the proper working of this ancient and interesting degree .

BURY . — Alfred Lodge ( No . 136 ) . — On Thursday , Nov . 14 th , the annual festival of the above lodge took p lace at the Bridge Inn , Bury . There was a very good attendance of members . The lodge was opened in due form at 4 . 30 by Bro . H . Maiden , W . M . After the minutes of

last lodge had been read and confirmed , several of the brethren signed and received their certificates in open lodge . Bro . Thomas Ilargreave , P . G . J . D . and P . M . 113 , then took the chair , and Bro . Samuel Wood was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , according to ancient

custom . Under the able and experienced Mastership of Bro . S . Wood we are certain that the prosperity and stability of the lodge will be fully maintained and increased . After the appointment and investiture of the officers , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m .

Ihe brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquet , provided in Bro . E . Whittam ' s usual style , and to which proper justice was done by the brethren assembled . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , being given and received with that fervour and enthusiasm which is such a truly distinguishing characteristic of

the Lancashire Mark Masons . To the toast of the Grand Master , Deputy G . M ., and grand officers , present and past , Bro . Hargreaves responded at considerable length . The P . G . M ., Deputy G . M ., and rest of P . G . Officers , and many other toasts were afterwards given , including the W . M . and I . P . M ., to which both suitably responded .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

WOOLWICH . —The Kemeys Tynte Preceptory . —A meeting of the above Preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , on Friday , the 21 st inst . Present : —Sir Knight John Read , Eminent Preceptor ; Sir Knight General H . Clerk , Very Eminent Provincial Prior for Kent ;

Sir Knight Boord , M . P . ; Sir Knight Edmands , Sir Kni ght Captain Nicholls , Sir Knight Capt . Dadson , Sir Knight Peter Laird , Sir Knight Harrison , P . E . P . ; Sir Knight Charles Allen , and Sir Knight George Kenning . A companion was proposed for advancement by

the Eminent Preceptor . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that owing to the inconvenient place of meeting , the Preceptory be removed to London , subject to the approval of the Grand Master . The Sir Knights then adjourned to the Freemasons' Hotel , where dinner was provided bv Bro . De Grey .

SEIUDEST . —The only jju . u . uiu-eu cute utr ioothache . —This ' extraordinary application , marvellous in itselfects , e , ivcs immediate relief , without injuring the tooth , am ! forms a temporary stopping is . 1 ill .: post free is . yl . The COKALITE TOOTH 1 ' ASTF ., for cleansing and improving the teeth , imparts a natural redness to the 1411 ms ami gives li'illUmcr to the enamel , l ' rice is . 6 d . The Kov . u . UEXTIFRICE , prepared from a recipe as used liy her Majesty , gives Ihe tcetli a pearl-like whiteness , ar . d imparts a delicious fragrance to the breath , l ' rice is . ud . Sold by all chemists ami perfumers , and by the proprietors , MESSRS . GAURIEI ., the old-established Dentists , 13 , Ludgate-hill and sOjl-larley-strectjCavenaisli-siJuarc , London ,

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( NO . 2 ) . —This conclave met at its comfortable quarters , at Bro . States ' s , the Caledonian Hotel , Adelphi , on Saturday , the rjth inst . The M . P . S ., Dr . Parker Ward , being prevented by professional engagements from attending , Sir Knight R

Wentworth Little , G . Treasurer , was invited to take the chair , and was supported by Sir Knight J . Lewis Thomas , G . A ., P . Sov ., as V . ; F . G . Baily , S . G . ; H . T . Dicketts , Treas . ; T . W . White , G . A . T . Recorder ; G . S . States , P . V . ; C . Hammerton , J . G . ; C . Hogard , E . H .

Thiellay , and E . H . Finney . Sir Knight H . C . Levander , G . H . A . P . Sov ., No . 6 . was the onl y visitor . The Conclave having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . Edward S . Norris , of Lodge No . 471 , and proving favourable , Bro . Norris was regularly

dubbed a Knight of Rome , and was then introduced and installed a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine . After the performance of some formal business , the Conclave was closed , and the Knights sat down to a banquet , worthy of the high reputation which the" Caledonian" has

secured under Bro . States efficient management . The usual loyal and chivalric toasts were heartily honoured , and a special feature of the evening ' s proceedings consisted in the presentation of a handsome P . Sovereign ' s jewel , to Sir Knight

Thomas , in recognition of his many services to the conclave . The jewel bears the " Plantagenista" or broom of the " Plantngenets" and was greatly admired . Sir Knight Thomas duly acknowledged the compliment , and after a most pleasant evening , the Knights separated .

Scotland.

Scotland .

LODGE TWEED KELSO ( NO . 261 ) . — This lodge held its regular monthly meeting in the Large Hall of the Cross Keys Hotel , Kelso , on Thursday evening , 12 th November . Bro . J . S . Macgregor , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , the Wardens were in their places , and a large number

of the brethren turned out for the business of the evening , which had been anticipated for some months previous , the affiliation of Bro . Chalmers , I . Paton , P . M ., No . 393 England , as a full member of the lodge , reading of the minutes , nomination of office bearers for the ensuing year , and

readingacommunicationfrom the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in regard to the qualification of Past Masters as life members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The Deacons conducted Bro . C . I . Paton to the Altar , when the affiliation ceremonial was gone through by the R . W . M ., and

the brother was invested with the clothing in the colours of the lodge , and declared a member of Lodge Tweed . A member then brought forward a motion for discussion at next regular meeting " that non-resident members of the lodge mig ht become life members by paying a sum down

instead of the usual annual subscription . " The brethren thereafter resolved to hold a torchlight procession on St . John ' s night , and a dinner and ball on the second Wednesday in January . There being no further business the lodge was then closed . Immediately thereafter the brethren

retired to the banqueting hall and sat down to a sumptuous repast prepared for the occasion by Bro . Keddie , of the Cross Keys Hotel . The cloth being removed , the usual routine toasts were gone through , when Bro . Allen was called upon to sing one of the old and favourite Scottish Ballads , which

he did in the true Jacobitish style . " Great prosperity to the Lodge Tweed" was proposed from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Steel , P . M ., who said he had seen the lodge in its adversity ami its prosperity , but was now pleased to see it occupy its present position and thought nothing was wanting but to continue in the doing of

what all Masons ought to practice , charity ana love . Bro . Hall gave a Scottish recitation , which caused much mirth and laughter . Several brethren added to the harmony , and after a most pleasant evening being spent , good night wa declared for the third time , when all parted to meet again on another night .