Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

himself and honourable to the Order . A glee party con sisting of Bros . Ramsbottom , Wroe , Dunville , and Kershaw , accompanied on the piano by Bro . P . M . Taylor , of Bacup , contributed very materially to enliven the proceedings with seings and glees . They also gave anthems from Dr . Spark ' s " Libra Musicus " during the installation . The proceedings were brought to a close about 10 . 45 .

MAIDSTONE . —Douglas Lodge ( No . 1725 ) . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge ( Bro . Dr . Davies ) took place ' on Friday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Old College Gateway , the ceremony being performed with exceptional ability and impressiveness by Bro . . 1 . B . Monckton ( of the Grand Lodge of England , and Town

Clerk of London ) , brother of the retiring Master ( Bro . Herbert Monckton , Town Clerk of Maidstone ) . The new Master afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . T . Tatham , S . W . ; F . T . Stenning , J . W . ; Rev . E . Moore , Chap . ; A . Spencer , Treas . ; E . B . Smith , Hon . Sec ; Dr . Meredith , S . D . ; G . Friend , J . D . ; J . W . Menpes ,

I . G . ; C . Ark-coll , jun ., D . C ; J . Brennan , S . ; and J . C Hill , Tyler . During the evening an elegant Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Herbert Monckton to mark the brethren ' s appreciation of his services during the past year . The usual banquet was afterwards held at the Mitre Hotel , under the presidency of the new Master ( Bro .

Dr . Davies ) , who was supported by Bros . A . Akers-Doug-Ias , E . T . Luck , J . B . Monckton , H . Monckton , Sutton ( Sittingbourne ) , J . R . Foord ( "W . M . of Belvidere Lodge ) , W . Page , J . Brennan , W . Monckton , R . T . Tatham , Dr . Gillespie , A . Spencer , F . S . Stenning , J . W . Menpes , A . C . Nicoll , E . B . Smith , Dr . Meredith , D . W . Langton , R . Troutbeck , C . Arkcoll , J . Hodgson , and others .

MANCHESTER . —Zion Lodge ( No . 1798 ) . — On Saturday evening the members of this lodge met at the Portland Hotel , Manchester , on a very interesting occasion , viz ., to present Bro . M . Klinkonstin , Chaplain of the lodge , with a handsome Chaplain ' s jewel , on his leaving Manchester for his native country through family illness .

Bro . Klinkonstin having been connected with thc lodge since the formation , had won the esteem and goodwill of all its members , and deep regret was evinccel at his departure . The presentation was made by thc W . M . ( Bro . E . Nathan ) in a very able and feeling speech on behalf of the lodge , wishing , him every success for the future , and hoped he would soon be with them again .

Several other brethren also expressed their good opinion and hearty good wishes . Among the members present we noticed Bros . E . Nathan , W . M . ; J . Aronsberg , I . P . M ., P . G . P . ; 11 . D . Marks , S . W . ; D . A . Davis , J . W ., W . M . ( 125 ; M . Newman , Treas . ; S . Mamelock , Sec . ; A . M . Hart , S . D . ; S . J . Jourdane , I . G . ; E . Wise , S . Horlig , E . Caspcn , Stewards ; Rev . J . Valentine , M . Stewart , E . Stewart , M . Delakofeke , M . Bianco , and others .

INSTRUCTION . NORTH WOOLWICH . — Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The Fifteen Sections were worked at the Three Crowns Hotel , on Wedneselay , the 19 th inst ., by Bros . J . Hurdell , W . M . 1348 ; J . Hemming , S . W . 1287 ; W . T . Burgess , J . W . 1472 ; and Ives , P . M ., Sec . pro . tem . ;

supported by a numerous attendance of brethren . The 2 nd in Second , and ist in Third , worked by Bros . Burgess and Hemming respectively , gave great satisfaction to the brothers present . The lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , provided by the worthy host , Bro . E . West , P . P . G . S . D .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) . —A regular meeting of the above chapter vjasheld on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Ex . Comps . Hill , Hearn , and Williamson respectively occupied their chairs as Principals , supported by Comps . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . ; Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas . ; Howes , E . ; Keene , P . Z .,

as N . ; Stuckey , Pr . Soj . ; Glover , as S . Soj . ; Peach , as J . Soj . ; Bigwood , Janitor . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , it was announced that the candidate for exaltation , whose presence was expected , wished his name to be withdrawn . Comps . Rubie , P . Z ., and Hunt , J . Soj ., sent apologies for

unavoidable absence . In accordance with regulations , the byelaws were read . The election of officers for the ensuing vear took place with the following result : —Comps . Hearn , Z . ; Williamson , H . ; Howes , J . ; Stuckey , E . ; Hayward , N . ; Moutrie , P . Z ., Treas . ; Radway , Pr . Soj .-, Mercer , S . S . ;

Peach , J . S . ; Bigwood , Janitor . Arrangements were madefor the annual banquet as usual in December , and Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z ., was requested to perform the ceremonies of installation of Principals , which he undertook to do . The chapter was closed at o p . m .

SUNDERLAND . — Strict Benevolence Chapter ( No . 97 ) . —A meeting of the above chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Comps . L . P . Austin , Z . ; T . Twizell , H . ; and Comp . R . Candlish , J . The chapter was opened in due form by the three Principals . The minutes of last chapter were read and confirmed . The election of officers

for the ensuing year then took place , with the following result : Comps . T . Twizell , Z . ; R . Candlish , H . ; T . M . Watsnn , | . ; G . Poneou- ** , E . ; Leech , N . ; Bernard , M . D . ( le-elerted ) , P . S . ; W . Lid . lell , P . Z . ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; an I Thompson ( re-e ' ecterf ) , Janitor . Comp . Emmirsnn priposed Bro . G . I ) . S-rntli , sce-nndeil by Comp . Candli < h , to be exalied in this chapter . All business being done , the chapter was closed in elue and solemn form . WIGTON—St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 327 ) . — The annual convocation of this old chapter was held on

Royal Arch.

Thursday , November 20 th , at the Chapter Rooms , at three o ' clock . The chapter was opended by the M . E . Z ., Comp . James Gardiner , assisted by Ex . Comps . Pearson , H . ; Hoodless , J . ; John Bowes , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; John Gate , P . Z . ; Henry Bcwes , P . Z ., P . P . P . Soj . ; and Nicholson , M . E . Z . 371 , after which the rest of the companions were admitted , and the minutes read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then invited Ex . Comp . John Bowes to take his

chair as Installing Principal . Solemn conclaves were opened , and the new Principals , Comps . Pearson , Hoodless , and Lazonby , presented and installed according to ancient custom . The other officers having been invested , thc thanks of the chapter were accorded to Comp . Bowes , and labour terminated . The refreshment provided was an excellent dinner , well served . After the cloth was withdrawn the usual toasts were considered , and a most enjoyable evening was brought * o a close at eight o ' clock .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This young but fairly prosperous lodge recommenced their Masonic season by holding a meeting at the Windsor Castle Hotel , on the 15 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Baldwin , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , S . W . ; G . iodell , acting J . W . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., & c , acting I . P . M . ; Alfred Tisley , Secretary ; Page , I . G . ; Game , D . C . ; Millis , W . S . ;

and Potter , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , with the following unanimous results : Bros . Walls as W . M . ; Baldwin as Treasurer ; and Potter as Tyler . A Committee consisting of the W . M ., S . W ., Treasurer , Secretary , and Bros . Goodall , Game , and Millis were appointed to audit the accounts ,

and to approve the bye-laws on thc 21 st inst . A Past Master ' s jewel having been voted to Bro . Baldwin , a letter from Bro . Frederick Walters , P . G . I . G ., & c , was read , in which he resigned his membership and Treasurership of the lodge , in consequence of ill-health and perminent residence in the country . This communication having

been received with regret , tlie lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent collation , admirably served by Bro . Gilbert . The only toasts proposed were " The Queen and Mark Masonry , " and " Thc W . M . " The remainder of the evening was agreeably spent , thanks to the vocal abilities cf Bros . James Stevens Tisley , Gilbert , Baldwin , and Page .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER . —The first meeting of the season of this old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on Friday , the 4 th instant . Amongst those present were 111 . Bros . T . W . Coffin , 30 ° , M . W . S . ; D . Ace , D . D ., 31 , H . P . ; D . Nicols , 30 ° , ist " G . ; C . H . Driver , 31 ° , 1 . P . S . ; H . Pullen , P . S ., 33 ; VV . Paas , 30 , Treas . ; A . Williams , 30 , Org . ; and Ex . Bros . C . J .

Morgan , P . S . ; D . M . Dewar , P . S ., Recorder ; F . J . Curlier , R . ; T . C . Walls , D . C . ; W . Mann , E . J . Gardiner , F . W . Driver , C . W . Tayleur , G . A . Berkeley , and G . Austin , E . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . D . Larsen , C . E ., was unanimously elected as a re-joining member . A communication from the Supreme Council , 33 , having been read , and a

donation of two guineas having been unanimously voted to the Laughton Tower Restoration Fund , the chapter was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe' Royal , where a most excellent banquet was partaken of . After the customary preliminary toasts had been honoured , "The Health of the M . W . S . " was proposed in very flattering terms by 111 . Bro . C . Driver , P . M . W . S ., and having been

warmly received , the M . W . S . briefly acknowledged the compliment . "The P . M . W . S . " came next , and , in response , III . Bro . Hyele Pullen made a fluent speech . " The Treasurer and Recorder " followed , and was responded to in a lew terse , but pertinent sentences , by Bro . D . M . Dewar . The remaining pledge , namely , "The Officers , " was replied to by 111 . Bro . Nicols , and thc brethren shortly afterwards separated .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .

Agreeably with a resolution passed at the Annual Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , held at Morecambe on the 1 st October last , a " Special Court" was held at the Masonic I Ia . II , Hopestreet the 21 st inst

, Liverpool , on Friday , ., for the purpose of considering the following notice of motion , given at the above Annual Court by Bro . Robert Wylie , P . Prov . G . S . D .: — " That the amended bye-laws , as passed by the General Committee at an adjourned meeting , held on the 19 th September last , be adopted . "

The chair at the Special Court was occupied by Bro . J Cobham , P . M . of the Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 , and there was a very large attendance of Governors . The amended bye-laws were taken seriatim , and passed without much discussion . There was considerable debate , however , on the

following proposed amended bye-law as affecting the voting power of the various Governors : — " Plurality of votes applies only to elections of children . Nevertheless , upon any question before a General Court or General Committee , a donor or subscriber who has a vote in his own right miy also record tine vote each on behalf of any lodge or

society of which lie is the duly accredited representative . " Its adoption was moved by Bro . R . Wylie . A direct negative-, however , was proposed by Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 and 1609 , one of the Hon . Sees , of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and seconded by Bro . R . Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., P . M . 241 .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

On being put to thc meeting , the negative was carried by 44 to 16 . The other bye-laws were afterwards considered , and at the close of the business a cordial vote of thanks was given to the Chairman and sub-Committee who had considered the bye-laws .

Consecration Of The Eryri Chapter. No. 1509.

CONSECRATION OF THE ERYRI CHAPTER . No . 1509 .

The traveller who journeys northward from Barmouth Junction along the coast section of the Cambrian Railway , after crossing the estuaries of the Dwyryd and the Glaslyn will shortly find himself passing through a well-to-do seaport town standing at the extreme north corner of

Cardigan Bay . Portmadoc , for thus is the town named , scarce fifty years ago was a small hatnkt of less than half a doztn houses lying under the shadow of Moel Gest ; now , mainly through the opening of the large state quarries at Festiniog , for the produce of which it is the natural shipping port , a fair sized town stands in their place , which of late

years has developed and increased with such rapidity as to become one of the most thriving and prosperous business towns on the western .. seaboard of the principality . As rapid and prosperous as the rise and progress of Portmadoc itself has been the growth and development of Freemasonry thereat . Thc Madoc Lodge , No . 1509 , consecrated so recently as 18 74 , now numbers on its roll-call

over 100 brethren of the mystic art , whilst the recent establishment of a Royal Arch chapter in connection with it clearly shows that the zeal and earnestness of the brethren of this lodge have in no way been relaxed . In truth , long prior to their petitioning thc Supreme Grand Chapter for a charter of constitution the brethren of 1509 had desired to adopt that course , but thc

unfitness of their old loelge room at the Queen ' s Hotel for the requirements of the Holy Royal Arch has ever been a stumbling-block in their way , and now only on the completion of their new lodge room ( on the erection of which somewhat over £ 1200 has been expended ) have they been free to give effect to their long restrained desires . The requisite preliminaries having been duly gone through at the

Quarterly Convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , held on the 6 th August last , the prayer of the petitioners was granted , and the required charter was receiveel early in the following month . The petitioners had originally proposed to hold thc consecration ceremony on the day following the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of North Wales anel Shropshire , held at Portmadoc

on the 18 th September last , to dedicate the new Masonic buildings to thc purposes of Freemasonry , but from causes which it is needless hcre | to narrate it had to be deferred , and the M . E . Grand Superintenelent of tbe province , Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Birt , M . P ., finally consented to thc consecration ceremony being held on the 12 th day of the present month , the day after the installation of the present

W . M . of 1509 into office and the annual celebration of the festival of St . John . It has since been a matter of great regret to the companions at Portmadoc that their respected M . E . P . G . Superintendent was through his severe accident incapacitated from himself presiding over the ceremony of consecration , as had originally been his intention , and almost at thc last moment they were fearful

that the proceedings would again have tobc postponed , as through some inexplicable misconception of the instructions sent him on the part of the Grand Scribe E ., it was only on the morning of the 10 th that they received , in manuscript , an official programme of the ceremony , and an intimation that E . Comp . W . Johnson , P . Z . of Grosvenor Chapter , 721 , had been appointed to preside at the

consecration . However , on the arrival of the eventful day , all things went merry as a marriage bell , and in accordance with the customary ancient rites and ceremonies the newly-formed Eryri Chapter , 1509 , was duly consecrated by E . Comp . W . Johnson , P . Z . 721 ; E . Comp . J . Poole , I . P . Z . 606 , acting as H ., and E . Comp . C . H . Rees , M . E . Z , 606 , acting as J . on the occasion .

The chapter having been first duly opened and the numerous companions present having been marshalled by Comp . the Rev . Sidney Boucher , J . 606 , who most efficiently acted as Director of Ceremonies during the proceedings , they were admitted . T ( v : officers eif the new chapter were then ranged in order anil presented , and the letter from thc M . E . P . G . Supt ., authorising E . Comp .

Johnson to consecrate thc chapter , having been read by the acting Scribe E ., along with the petition and charter of the chapter , the ceremony nf consecration by the Principals with corn , wine , and oil was proceeded with , and on its completion E . Comp . Johnson gave a most eloquent oration on the fundamental principles of Royal Arch Masonry . The three Principals designate having then

been obligated , and all below the rank of First Principal having then been requested to retire , the M . E . Comp . Capt . Charles Hunter , Past Third Grand Principal of Scotland , P . Z . ( S . C . ) and Grand Representative from the S . G . Chapter of New Jersey , U . S ., M . E . Z . designate , was duly installed into his chair , and on their respective readmissions , Comp . Cornelius Davies , H . 606 , and H ,

designate , and Comp . Dr . Robert Roberts , J . elesignate , were duly installed into the Second and Third Principals ' chairs . Or . the re-admission of the companions the following were eluly invested as officers of the new chapter : Comps . J . G . Tuxford , Scribe E . ; 15 . Evens , Scribe N . ; E . S . Greaves , Treas . ; W . Jones Morris , P . Soj .: W . H . Wheeler ,

1 st Asst . Soj . ; T . H . Strowger , 2 nd Asst . Soj . The entire ceremony was most impresshely given and conelucted by E . Comp . Johnson . On the proposal of Comp . Davies , H ., seconded by Comp . Roberts , J ., E . Comp . Wm . Bulkeley Hughes ( M . P . for the Carnarvon Boroughs ) was unanimously and with acclamation elected an honorary member of thc chapter ,