Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st instl , at thc City Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet . The brethren present were Bros . S . T . Lucas , W . M . ; W . T . Rickwood , I . P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treasurer , S . W . pro tem . ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; James Lorkin , J . W . ; Barclay Perkins , l . G . ; Charles Arkell , P . M . -, Thomas Fisher . J . Cook , R . J . Dart , Tho . Agutter , James Fraser , William Rowland , and others .

The petition of an applicant to the Board of Benevolence was signed by the W . AI . and brethren , and the applicant was relieved with thc sum of five guineas . The financial state of the lodge was then taken into consideration , the matter fully , discussed by the whole of the members present , the result being the Treasurer giving notice of motion , that the present subscription be increased from three to four guineas per annum , together with the re-adjustment of the visitors' fees .

WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The first meeting since the installation in March took place at thc Crystal Palace , Sydenham , on the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., W . M . ; RobcrtH . Crowden , I . P . M . ; Stead , Treas . and Sec . ; Gardner , S . W . ; Thos . Perrin , J . W . ; Vositelly , S . D . ; Basil Conke , J . D . ; Crump , l . G . ; las . Crowden , and Phelps , W . Stewards ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; Jas . Orange , Org . ; Bowler , Tyler ; Druce , Hicks , lohnson , Jenkins , and others .

After the minutes of the last meeting were duly read and confirmed , Mr . Robins , proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by the S . VV ., and Mr . Winkworth , proposed by Bro . Jenkins , and seconded by the I . P . M ., were balloted for , unanimously elected , and duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the VV . M ., Bro . Woodrow . The bye-laws were then read by the I . P . M ., and the lodge was closed , after which the brethren soon separated , as on this occasion there was no banquet .

FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 150 .. ) . — This lodge met for the despatch of business at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the gth inst . Among those present were Bros . Ashley , VV . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W . ; Saunders , l . W . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middlesex , & c , ' Sec . ; the Rev . D'Orsey , Chap . ; VV . Taylor , I . P . M . ; and others . Bro . Briggs , Metropolitan Lodge , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Briggs was proposed as a joining member . Several communications- from absent brethren were then read . The sum of five guineas having been voted to Bro . VV . H . Saunders , P . M ., to head his list at one of the ensuing Masonic festivals , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Wigginton responded

on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Ofiicers . " " The Health of the VV . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., and duly acknowledged . " The Visitors " followed , and this toast having been warmly received , Bro . Briggs responded . "Thc Past Masters , " coupled with the name of llro . VV . Taylor , came next in order . Bro . Taylor having briefly replied , "The Officers '" toast came next . This toast having been acknowledged by Bros . Walls , Saunders , and D'Orsey , thc proceedings terminated .

RAVENSBOURNE LODGE ( No . 1601 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at thc Lewisham District Board of Works Offices , at Catford , on the 22 nd inst . The XV . Bro . Magnus Ohren , the Assistant G . D . of C . England , was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Win . George Lemon , S . W .-, Edwin Howatil , j . W . ; WiUiam Taylor Jorcs , Chaplain ; Chas . Wm . Thompson ,

Secretary ; Robert L . Sindall , S . D . ; John Carline , J . D . ; Nelson Reed , Dir . of Cers . ; Alex . Gordon Hcnnell , ' l . G . ; Benjamin Horton , ist Steward ; Alfred Thompson , 2 nd Steward ; and Bro . Henry Shaw , Tyler . Bro . Samuel J . Jerrard , who held the office of J . W ., was to have been appointed S . W ., but in consequence of his health was obliged to decline those duties , whereupon Bro . Lemon , a

lounder of the lodge , who had been the Treasurer ever since , and h _ d been re-elected Treasurer for 1 SS 1-2 , was appointed S . W ., ancl requested by the VV . M . to hold the office of Treasurer in addition , until thc next regular election , which he consented to do . There were thirty members and visitors present , and thc brethren dined together after the lodge at the Guildhall Tavern .

HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 23 rd instant ., at the Mitre 1 Iotel . Present : Bros . Gordon , W . M . ; Kentish , S . VV . ; Sanders , J . W . ; Shaboe , Chap . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Sec ; Mavbury , S . D . ; Maple , I . D . ; Spratling , D . C . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Farr , Stewd . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; Pythian , P . M . ; Sindall , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex ; Ward , Sadler , Stewart ,

P . D . G . M . Middlesex ; Boncey , P . M . ; Rogers , and Smith . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Ramsay , " P . P . S . G . W . ; Ruf , P . M . 12 ; Green , P . M . 27 ; Townend , P . M . 1426 ; Peckham , P . M . 79 ; Ratley , W . M . io ;_; Ilunnard , 92 S . After considerable routine business of the lodge was gone through the W . M . raised Bro . Rogers to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . in an impressive manner , and the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , and as usual spent a pleasant evening .

NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of fhis lodge was held , ns usual , at the Masonic Clu ' . i , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 7 H 1 inst ., under the gavel of the W . M ., Brn . A . Bullard . His officers were Bros . I ) . Mannings , I . P . M .. P . G . S . B .: lohn Havp .-r , S . VV . ; Thomas 1 . Mackley ,

acting J . W . j Saml . { . Carman , S . I ) . ; Chaik-s Barnes , I . D . : M . J . B .-ilev , ' l . G . ; S . I . S . Carman . Treasurer ; VV . 11 . Stevens , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of C ; R . H . Gissing , Secretary ; George Brittain , P . M . 213 , 1 5 00 , P . P . G . Organist ; and E . Ilullitlge , Tyler . In addition to those already named there were present Bros . Thomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thos . lsley , P . M ., P . G .

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D . C ; Quartermaster Fred . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; F . B . Quinton , P . M . 213 , 1500 , 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; Jesse Weyer , Wm . Warner , Chas . VV . Bacon , Fred . Mann , Wolvcridge , J . Hoborotigh , E . Howard , R . Tidman , II . G . Chalker , G . S . C . Smith , D . G . F . Gaul , C . 1 . Campling , S . Amies , Silcock , H . G . Barwell , P . M . 52 , ' P . G . Sec . ; ' S . N . Berry , P . M . S 07 , P . G . S . of VV . ; and many others .

The lodge being opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . After which the VV . M . admirably went through the ceremonies of initiating Mr . Alfred Joseph Holland , and of raising Bros . Wm . Warner , C . VV . Bacon , and A . F . Mann in such a manner as to impress on those candidates the value and beauty of Masonry .

Tlie bye-laws of the lodge having been revised in Committee , were partly discussed in open lodge for confirmation , and thc lodge afterwards closed with harmony . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and upon the removal of the cloth the usual Masonic toasts were given , and duly acknowledged , and a very pleasant evening was passed in Masonry .

INSTRUCTION . PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1445 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was at Bro . Fromm ' s , The Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Bro . VV . H . ' Myers , P . M ., Preceptor . Bro . S . Lore Green , P . M ., took the chair as W . M ., Bro . Partridge acting as S . W ., and Bro . J . Robson , J . W ., when the Third

Degree was worked in an able manner . There were also present Bros . McDonald , Kimbell , C . Smith , Seymour-Clarke , Sec , and others . Bvo . Partridge was elected W . M . for Wednesday , the 27 th inst . Brethren are reminded that this lodge has been removed from Dalston to City quarters , next door to the Moorgate-strcet Railway Station , and meets each Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 .

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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( Xo . 1 S 5 ) . —The installation meeting of this old chapter was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when there were present among others Comps . J . Mander , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., H . and I'irst Principal elect ; Moss , J . j P . Robinson , I . P . Z . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Stewart , S . I .. ; Harfield , P . Z ., Treas . ; Davis , P . S . ; Ellborn , First Asst . ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Elsam , P . P . G . P . S . Surrey , P . Z ., & c .

and Wagner . P . Z . Thc visitors were Comps . H . C . Levander , P . G . H . Middx . ; Dewar , P . Z . ; Thompson , P . Z . 177 , and I-I . J . Lardner , S . N . West Smithfield . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . Cleghorn , 12 S 7 , was exalted to thc Degree of a R . A . M . in a manner that left nothing to be desired . The duty of Installing Officer was taken by

Comp . P . Robinson , and he discharged it well . The ofiicers for the ensuing year are Comps . Walls , M . E . Z . ; Moss , II . ; Davis , J . ; Mander , I . P . Z . ; Davage , S . E . ; Stewart , S . N . ; Harfield , Treas . ; Ellborn , P . Z . ; Davis , First Asst . Previously to the chapter being closed , a vote of thanks to Comp . Robinson for his services as Installing Officer was unanimously passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

I he banquet whicli followed the proceedings was admirably served , and reflected great credit on the management . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the I . P . Z ., and Comp . Walls having replied , then gave "The Exaltee . " In his reply , Comp . Cleghorn expressed his high appreciation of the ceremony , and his favourable opinion of the masterly way in which it had been

performed by the Immediate Past Principal . The toast of "The Visitors " followed . In giving this toast the M . E . Z . congratulated the chapter upon being in a position that evening to extend its hospitality to four very excellent working Alasons in the persons of Comps . Levander , Dewar , Thompson , and Lardner . This toast having becn enthusiastically drunk , each of thc visitors responded to the effect that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them ,

and that they were particularly struck with thc admirable working of Comp . Mander . " The Health' of the Past Principals" followed , coupled with the name of the I . P . P ., who received a Past Principal ' s jewel in recognition of his services . Comp . Mander , in his reply , briefl y expressed his acknowledgment for the hearty manner in which his health , in conjunction with that of his colleagues , had been drunk , and also for the gift of the jewel , which he should

always prize as a most interesting souvenir of his year of oflice . "The Second and Third Principals" followed . This toast having becn duly honoured , Comps . Moss and Davis responded . In giving "The Installing Principal , " the M . E . Z . personally thanked Comp . Robinson for the very excellent way in which hc had inducted him into the chair . Comp . Robinson having made a modest speech in response , "The Health of the S . E . and Treasurer" came

next in order . The First Principal , in the name of the chapter , thanked the two worthy companions who filled those important and onerous offices for thc manner in which they had discharged their duties during the past year . This pledge having been warmly received , Comps . Harfeld and Davage responded . "The Oilicers" followed , and this toast was acknowledged by Comps . Stewart , Ellborn , and Davis . Thc Janitor ' s toast , at a later hour , terminated the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Collegestreet , on Thursday evening , the 21 st inst . The following members were present : Comps . E . Tyson , M . E . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; XV . Sandwith , P . Z ., as H ., P . P . G . A . S . ; G . Dalrymple , J . ; I . Barr . P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; E . Clarke , S . N . ; F . Hodgson , P . S . ; T . DixonFirst

, A . S . ; C . Mossop , Second A . S . ; J . Casson , Stwd . ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor ; J . Rothery , J . W . Miles , G . Sparrow , J . F . Kirkconnel , and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Geo . M'Adam and J . Wilkinson , both of Lodge no , were balloted for , anil accepted as candidates i ' or exaltation .

Neither of the candidates being present , it was arranged to hold a chapter of emergency in a fortnight , when they will be exalted . Bros . Jordan Ashworth , of Lodge ny , and James Harper , of Lodge 1 GC 0 , were also proposed as candidates for exaltation . There being no other business , ' an hour was profitably spent in instruction , after which the

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chapter was closed and the companions adjourned for refreshment . MARYPORT . —Nicholson ' , Chapter ' ( No . 371 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this young chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Eaglcsiicld-street , on Wednesday evening , the 20 th inst . The following members were present : Comps . P . de E . Collin , M . ' E . Z ., P . G . P . S . ; T . Mandle , H ., P . G . Swd . B . ; J . Gardiner , P . Z ., P . G . Reg . ;

Capt . Sewell , S . N . ; A . Walter , P . S . ; J . H . Raven , First A . S . ; J . Smith , Org ., P . G . Org . ; J . Messenger , Janitor ; and several others . The minutes of the former ordinary , as well as of an emergency , convocation having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . G . XV . Thompson , W . M . Lodge 371 , as a candidate for exaltation . Bro . Thompson was

subsequently admitted , and exalted to the Supreme Degree by Comp . VV . F . Lamonby , P . Z . no , P . P . G . First A . S . Several companions were presented with their Grand Chapter certificates , after which thc chapter was solemnly closed . The installation of Principals will be held on Wednesday , May n , when Comp . Bowes , P . Z . 14 S , P . P . G . S . N ., will officiate .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . S 07 ) . —The Quarterly Convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Gilesstreet . There was a goodly gathering of the companions , and the M . E . Z ., Comp . S . N . Berry , Org . 213 , P . G . O ., was supported by the following officers and companions Comps . Arthur J . Berry IT . ; John B . Bridgman , J . ; Edwin Baldwin , {•' .., P . Z . 40 , 213 , P . G . S . E . ; Geo . Green ,

N . ; I-I . A . W . Reeves , P . S . ; G . W . G . Barnard , P . S . 213 , acting 1 st A . S . ; Her . ry Rosling , 2 nd A . S . ; George Baxter , H . 213 , Treasurer ; James Dunsford , P . Z . 213 , acting D . of C . ; John W . Browne ( Freemason ) , Org . ; VV . Murrell , Janitor ; George J . Berry , Thomas J . Mackley , Jas . J . Hunt , Henry Shorter , Quartermaster , and F . Mills , 52 . The Principals having opened the chapter , and the companions admitted , the minutes of the last

convocation were -ead and confirmed . The following candidates for exaltation were then balloted for . which was in every case unanimous : Bros . F . C . Bailey and Henry Albert Pepper , of Social Lodge , 93 ; William N . Cooper , of Cabbell Lodge , S 07 ; and Joseph Hope Guytoii , of the Great City Lodge , No . 142 G . The ballot was also taken for and declared unanimous in favour of Comp . Mansfield J . Bailey , of Perseverance Chapter , No . 213 , as a

joining member , and who at once entered the chapter . In consequence of indisposition Bro . F . C . Bailey was unable to attend . The ceremony of exaltation then proceeded , and was performed in a most excellent and impressive style , each of the Principals going through the ceremony in the most perfect manner , and were well supported witn equal correctness by their ofiicers . At the conclusion of the exaltations the report of thc Committee appointed to

revise the bye-laws was then received and adopted by the companions . The chapter was then closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room for supper , after partaking of which the usual Royal Arch , Masonic , and loyal toasts were given and responded to with enthusiasm . This chapter may now be said to be in good working order , and bids fair to have a prosperous future before it .

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COCKERMOUTH . —Dykes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . § —The quarterly assembly of this conclave was held in the j _ Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . 0 P In the absence of Em . Sir Knights J . R . Banks , M . P * i | -S ., and VV . Armstrong , V . E ., Em . ' Sir Knights R . Robinf ^ B 9 >

P . S ., and T . Mandle , P . S ., occupied the Principal cha ^ B irs > there being also present Em . Sir Knight VV . F . l . amor ^ H 'hy , P . S . ; Sir Knights P . de K . Collin , S . G . ; T . Bird , 1 Al - * II . Peacock , H . P . ; W . II . Lewthwaite , Treas . and iJH -c <* . * D . Bell , Std . Br . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A . ; and se ^ B , <* ral others . ^____ H _

Ihe minutes of the last assembly , held at Mary ^^ B port , having been read and confirmed , thc election of ollicei B ^ H ¦? "'as proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Sir Kr ^^ B ff ! ' P . de E . Collin , M . P . S . ; T . Bird , V . E . ; W . H . L ^^ B-wthwaite , Treas . ; and J . Hewson , Sentinel . Bro . J . Ashvi ^^ B'orth , of Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge , No . 119 , wa ?^^^ B ' }*

balloted for . as a candidate for installation , and he ^^^¦ being accepted , was admitted , and regularly installed a kni j ^^ W- ' "' ° ^ thc Order . Another candidate having been proposcj ^^ H ' - 'he conclave was closed in F . U . Z . The annual assemb ^^ Mpy tor the enthronement awl consecration of Sovercig ^^^ B" an ( l Viceroy will be held in July at Cockermouth . ________¦

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

___ . uaft c 1 ____ l METROPOLITAN COLLEGE—The Jfv ^ PM y , Convocation of this college was held at the ! '" »» -jth , r H ls ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , thM . P- ^ 'B "f !** The chair was taken by Frater E . Stanton joni ^^ v / ooiV" ^! * the vice-chair by thc Supreme Magus , Frat-er ^ B rf 00 ( 5 . teVjl " ln - Thc foll . nviiigthreecandidates , bciiigM .. sonsof ^ Bn ; s . 'M j { rt were admitted to the grade of Zelator : j ^ Bd , \ ° l Jor

Penrose Dunbat , Edwin Howard Sydenham , ^ H ^ ^ , 5 , C- ! r' Joseph Lardner , VV . M . elect 174 s . Fratres Ho ^^ Jd- ^ air 5 ° l ¥ Rooks , and Cusworth , acted as C of N . The ^^ H Qe * _ a ? ' I , A were , filled by Fratres Thomas , l '" erguson !^^ B \ as V . s * an " Foulger . Frater Cubitt , M . of T ., installc ^^ B 5 the 0 _ uc " cessor Frater Buss , the Treasurer-General ^^^ B , c > l .. ^ cr who was on this occasion represented bv thi ^^^ HL ^^^ f at : er Woodman , who , acting for him , installed I " i _______________ rite ^^_ Ti _ nf _?

D . M . of T ., and appointed the ofiicers as f ^^^^ Hllows : Fratres W . J . Ferguson , R . B . Webster , G . K ^^^ Hnning , D . M , Dewar , G . Lambert , J . R . Foulger , E . H . ^^^ BThicllay , J . VV . Ilobbs , G . Cooper , j . W . Ellison Macartm ^^^ Hy , G . A . Rooks , T . J . Cusworth , Robert Roy , T . C Wj ^^ Valls , and F . M . Gilbert . There were present Col . Sir ^^^ HFrancis Burdett , Bart ., Frater " C . E . Peck , Secrctary-t ^^^ Biencral ; Fratres

Harrison , Thomas Massa , J . Collinson , ^^^^» W . J . Stephens , I'd Kcddell , Rev . Ambiose ' W . Hall , nn ^ Hl A . AI . Broadley , from Tunis , who is empowered to foiA ^^ Hml a college of the Order on the site of Antient Carthage , ^^^^ m The convocation being closed the f ^^^ Hratrcs adjourned to their customary banquet . The chair w : ^^ Hs taken by the S . M ., and the vice-chair by the D . M . T . A i ^^^ Vneeting of the High