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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Burn , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; R . Appleton , Sec . 2104 ; A . Waller , 940 ; Drake , 240 ; Bigelon , So ; T . Curry , 80 ; C . Pemberton , 94 ; W . A . O . Sutcliffe , J . D . 97 ; Dr . Beattie ; and others . After the transaction of ordinary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . John Deans , S . W ., was introduced by Bro . J . C Moor , W . M ., to Bro . R . Hudson , P . M ., Prov . Grand Secretary Durham , by whom the installation ceremony
was most ably performed , and Bro . Deans was duly installed in the chair of K . S . The newly-installed W . M . having been saluted and proclaimed in due form , proceeded to invest the following oflicers for the ensuing year : Bros . I . C . Moor , P . P . G . J . D ., I . P . M . ; the Rev . J . J . Brown , P . P . G . C , S . W . j Wm . A . Priestly , ] . W . j Rev . W . P . Swaby , Chap . ; Joseph R . Pattison , W . M . 07 , Treas . ; F . S . Cowper , S . W . 7 C 4 , Sec . ; Robert A .
Brown , S . D . j Dr . H . Liston , J . D . ; John E . Nelson , P . M . 80 , D . of C ; James Hudson , So , Org . ; William Milburn , jun ., I . G . ; R . Redpath and W . Scott , Stwds . ; and J . W . Brown , Tyler . 1 he " Hearty good wishes " of the visitingbrethren from Hartlepool , Stockton , South Shields , and from all the lodges in Sunderland were expressed towards the newlyinstalled Master , after which the lodge was closed in due form .
In the evening the festival of the lodge was celebrated by a high tea at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , the VV . M ., Bro . John Deans , presiding . There were a number of ladies among those present at the tea . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros , the Rev . J . J . Brown , S . vV ., and W . A . Priestly , J . W . A number of toasts were proposed , and several selections of music were given by Bros . las . Hudson , T . A . Simpson , C M . Wake , and W . A . O . Sutcliffe . The tables were tastefully decorated with plants and flowers .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 ind ult ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . R . Ross occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Guyer , Hansen , Gregory , Messer , Smith , Solomon , Dimsdale , Bleakley , VVilkes , and others . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . Guyer worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Bleakley as candidate . The lodge having been opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the
First Degree , a letter was read by Bro . Dimsdale , from Bro . E . Storr , P . M . 167 , accepting the invitation of the lodge to work the ceremony ot installation on the fourth Wednesday in November . Bros . Wilkes , 1744 , and Smith , 1044 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Messer was elected W . M . lor the next meeting . Lodge was then closed , after which Bros . Smith , Guyer , Hansen , Messer , and Dimsdale gave several songs and pianoforte pieces as usual .
PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 1 ii ) .- \ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Malda-hill . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; J . Mfflier , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas ., and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; W . P . Clarke , S . D . ; A . G . Hayman , J . D . ; S . Klingenstein , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; E . VV . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ; S . J . Humfress , and C . J . Grove . . .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scattergood candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Coleman having vacated the chair , Bro . Baker rehearsed the ceremony of installation . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Coleman was duly installed into thc chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Thc brethren
having saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , Bro . Baker delivered the addresses in a very impressive manner . The lodge being resumed to the Second Degree , thc 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , assisted by the bretiiren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Dillon was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the olficers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EAST LODGE ( No . 8 gS ) . —The above lodge having removed to Bro . Jeves' hostelry , the Greenwich Pensioner , Bow-lane , Poplar , the first meeting was held on Wednesday , the 32 nd ult ., under the presidency of the VV . M . of thc parent lodge , Bro . XV . E . Butcher , who was supported by Bros , Carter , senr ., S . W . ; Carter , junr ., J . W . ; Graveley , P . M ., Treas . ; Duck , acting Sec . ; Byford , S . D . ; Hammond , J . D . ; Nunn , I . G . j Pulsford , P . M ., Preceptor ; leves , Dixon , Boyd , and others . and the minutes of the
Lodge was opened in die form , last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of the Third Degree was ably worked , Bro . Boyd acting as candidate . This occupied the evening very profitably . Lodge was closed . The new quarters selected are very comfortable , and brethren are cordially invited to pay the lodge a visit on any Wednesday evening , when they may be sure of meeting the brethren of the lodge .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —This lodge has resumed its meetings for thc season , and held a capital meeting on Tuesday , the 2 ist ult ., at the Railway Tavern , Stratford . Bro . Bryce , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Temple , S . VV , ; Crow , l . W . ; j . Dorton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . II . White , Sec ; Still , S . D . ; March , I . G . ; F . Brien , P . M . ; G . II . Stephens , P . M . ;
VV . H . Harris , W . M . 1076 ; Forbv , Blackburn , Cramphorn , ward , Trew , Oldroyd , Buckle , Tycheridge , Pidduck , 1107 ; and others . Lodge was advanced , and with Bro . Buckle as candidate , Bro . Harris worked the Third Degree . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Pidduck was elected a member . Bro . Temple was elected W . M . for next meeting .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 )'—A meeting was held on Monday , the 37 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Lcinstcr-placc , Clevcland-suuare , Porchcstcr-tcrracc , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . H . Crookcs , W . M . j E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; E . M . Daniel , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . sn , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . and D . C . 1 S 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; A . Hardy . S . D . ; E . C . Mnlvey , I . D . ; Ios . Bailey . I . G . ; O . W . Battlev , Stwd . ; E . J . Day , Org . ; 1 \ I . S . Sneigel . P . M . 188 : II . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; W . Craig , P . M .
1435 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 142 ^ j O . I .. Haines , W . G . Purnell , XV Seaman , ' . Hutchings , P . WC Rogers , VV . Death , W . Mathews , R . E . Cursons , VV . H . Wadham , and J . Smith . Visitors : Bros . Capt . I . G . Lee , 217 ; " os . Crookcs , 2087 ; John Davis , 169 ; and J . G . McGary , 6 S 6 , U . S . A . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jos . Crookcs being thc candidate , after which he answered thc questions leading to thc Second Degree . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and Ihe ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Haines being the candidate , the lodge was
closed in the Second Degree , and called oil and on . the ist Section was worked by llro . Speigel , assisted by thc brethren . Next Monday being " olficers night , " Bro . Ferris was elected VV . M , for the nth inst ., and appointed ihe officers in rotation . The following were elected members : Bros . Capt . Lee , John Davis , Jos . Crookcs , and | . McGarv . A sincere vote of condolence was ordered to he entered on the minutes with thc family of liro . Capt . Andrews , who departed this life a few hours before the lodge met ; also a vote of thanks to liro . H . Crookcs for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . for thc first time , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Instruction.
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at thc Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . G . E . Saunders , W . M . ; Rcstcll , S . W . ; Spon , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas ., acting Preceptor ; Musson , Sec , ; Davies , S . D . ; Evans , J . D . ; Wnmbell , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Harris , Salter , Badderly , VV . R . Arnold , Jackson , Holland , Power , Hayes , and Clarkson . Tile lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Bro . Salter being thc calculate . Thc W . M . vacated the chair in favour Bro . Hayes . Bro . Power answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc Second Degree , and Bro . Power duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The W . M . resumed the chair . The S . W . was elected W . M . for thc ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously directed to be recorded to the W . M ., for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair ; for the first tirr , « . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , W ., on the 33 rd u ! t „ when there were present Bros . E . I . D . Bromley , W . M . ; VV . Ham , S . W . ; H . Sammons , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; A . Gammell , I . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . Kedge , Henry Crookes , J . W . Tacon , L . Gunzel , R . J . Harnell , James Watts , A . Clark , C . A . Itter , F . M .
Noakes , W . Culvcrhouse , John Schew , G . H . Reynolds , G . F . Swan , and C . Grass ! . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the and Section of the First Lecture . Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . L . Gunzel having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , thc VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . A . Clark
offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions were put , well answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : —Bros . Francis M . Noakes , Walsingham Lodge , 2148 , proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , and
seconded by Bro . A . Clark ; and John Schew , Manchester Lodge , 179 , proposed by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , and seconded by Bro . R . J . Harnell . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . C . Mulvey proposed that Bro . W . Ham , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 28 th ult ., at the Courtficld Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present Bros . Dr . S . R . Lovett , W . M . j VV . Windsor , S . W . ; XV . B . Neville , J . W . j J . H . Neville , S . D . j S . Cochrane , W . M . IOJ 6 , J . D . ; t . VV . Heath , I . G . j G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; R . H . Williams , P . G . J . D ., W . M . 865 ; D . Stroud , S . W . 2090 ; W . C . Williams , S . \ V . « SJ S . W . Keene , S . D . 86 j j F . Craggs , I . G . 8 34 j J . Rayner , and H . D . Haslett .
the lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro , Keene being candidate . Bro . Rayner offeing himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , avid the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro , Rayner being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the first Section of the Lecture worked by the
Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose tor the first time , when it was proposed by Bro . Read , and seconded by Bro . R . H . Williams , that Bro . Stroud become a joining member of this lodge —carried unanimously . Bro . Stroud replied , thanking the brethren . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro , Read proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that Bro . Windsor be elected VV . M . for next meeting—carried unaninously . It was also proposed by Bro . Read ,
and seconded by Bro . S . Cochrane , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner that the VV . M . had worked the ceremonies for the first time in any lodge . The VV . M . the brethren for the appreciation of his services . Thc W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 33 rd ult ., at thc Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . Williams , W . M . ; Austin , S . VV . ) Purdue , P . M ., J . VV . ; Whittle , S . D . ; -, Brictbard , i . D . ; Cavers , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cuff , P . M . ; osey , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jennings , tarsh . Love , Prosser , Rogers , and Strout . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cuff , P . M ., being candidate . The questions
leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . Marsh , The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . Davies . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Cuff , P . M . Ju , was elected a joining member . Bro , Austin was elected VV . M . for thc next meeting . Bro . J . Davies announced that thc Fifteen Sections would be worked on the fourth Thursday in October . The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . V . Wing , W . M . ; W . XV . Williams , S . VV . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; D . Stroud , S . D . ; Coombes , J . D . ; J . Sims , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . j Purdue , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; C F . Dopson , J . Davies , and A . Tilbury , The lodge was opened In the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., offering himself as candidate , the W . M . rehearsed thc ceremony or
initiation in a perfect manner . Bro . C . F . Dopson offering himself as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro , C , P . Dopson , W . M . 834 , being the candidate . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Lodge was then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when on the proposition of Bro . Ayling , seconded by Bro . J . Brown , Bro . W . VV . Williams was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and afler " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledge ) , the ledge was closed .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lidge of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at thc King ' s Arms Hotel , Katherine-streer , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., when there was a good attendance , including Bros . Kilmington , W . M . j Nicholls , S . W . j Fenn , J . W . ; Cambridge , S . D . j Matthey , J . D . ; and Holden , I . G . The lodge was duly opened , and four brethren were elected as joining members . The ceremony of the Third Degree was re . hearsed , Bro . Dr . Wilson being the candidate . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , thc lodge was closed .
At a regular meeting of the Electric Lodge , No . 2087 , held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 25 th ult ., Bro . James Hookey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . MORTGAGES . —Messrs , J AMES arc in a position to Supply Money to ANY EXTENT on the following Securities : —Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves , Life Interests , & c .. Reversions , Borough Rates , & c , at the lowest current rates of interest . Prompt Settlement , n , Staple Inn , London , W . C- [ ADVT . ]
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
INSTRUCTION .
NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury . Present : Comps . C . F . Hogard , M . E . Z . ; F . Brastcd , H . ; . ] . V . Parkes , J . ; J . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; VV . Radcliffe , S . N . ; J . Russell , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; E . Lewis , and J . F * nnston ; The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lewis acting as candidate , which was sustained in an able and impressive manner by the above mentioned officers . On thc whole an instruc . ive evening was spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
NEWARK . —Fleming Lodge ( No . 265 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Savings ' Bank on Friday , the 24 th ult . There was a goedly attendance of members and visitors . Bro . J . M . McLeod , in the absence of the retiring W . M ., officiated in the chair . Among those present were Past Masters Bros . Rev . F . V . Russell , P . P . G . S . W ., and H . George , Past G . A . D . of C
England ; and amogg the visitors were Bros . Thomas Cox , D . P . G . M . Leicestershire , Derbyshire , and Northamptonshire ; Percy Wallis , Past G . D . England ; T . C Lazenby , P . P . G . S . W . Lines . ; T . Roberts , P . P . G . A . D . C . Notts ; Aldam , P . G . A . D . C . Notts ; Reader , and T . Salisbury . The lodge having been opened , and preliminary business despatched , Bro . McLeod advanced Bros . Frank Hutchinson , T . Watson Lovibond , and H . J . Smith to the Degree
of M . M . M . The Treasurer ' s accounts , showing a fair balance in favour of the lodge , were received and adopted . Bro . Henry George , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C England , then proceeded to instal Bro . J . Hickling Tomlinson as W . M . for the ensuing year . The VV . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . F . H . Appleby , J . W . ; Rev . A . W . Wood , J . W . ; G . Wilson , M . O . ; S . Ironmonger ,
S . O .: H . VV . Hutchinson , J . O . ; Rev . b . V . Bussell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . McLeod , P . M ., Reg . of Mks . ; Henry George , P . M ., Sec ; C . Brown , S . D .: W . Ironmonger , J . D . ; J . Harston , I . G . ; J . V . Bettle and C E . Rossington , Stwds . ; and J . Dooly , Tyler . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented to Bro . J . Dooly a suit of P . G . Lodge clothing , voted to him by the lodge .
A proposition of a candidate having been received , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the lodge was closed , after which the brethren retired to the Robin Hood Hotel , where Bro . Lane had a capital banquet awaiting them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , interspersed with songs and recitations , brought this successful meeting to a close .
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Scotland
ROYAL ARCH .
GREENOCK . —Greenock Chapter ( No . 17 ) . — At the annual general meeting of this chapter , held in St . John's Hall , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., the following companions were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year : Comps . Wm . Allison , M . E . Z . ; John M'Arthur , H . ; D . M'Callum , J . ; VVm . Smith , ist P . S . ; Alex . M'Arthur , 2 nd P . S . ; F . E . Lisbon , 3 rd P . S . ; D . M'Donald ,
S . E . ; John M'Ouarrie , S . N . ; Wm . Black , Treas . ; Alex . M'lntyre , J . Todd , Geo . Munro , and Wm . A . Cairney , Captains of Vails ; Rev . J . Trew , Chap . ; Robert Glover , Architect ; John Lang , Std . Br . ; John Dunlop , Mark Master ; Wilson Coburn , James Taylor , Wm . Hamilton , and Charles M'Kinnon , Stivds . ; Wm . Hughes , J . G . ; Thomas Wilson , Janitor ; and J . W . Gillies , D . of M .
LEITH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 152 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter , on the occasion of the autumnal equinox , was held in the Trafalgar Hall on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . There was a good turn out of members , and , the chapter being opened in ample form , the following office bearers were duly installed by Comp . Turner , Past Principal : Comps . John Taylor , Z . ; D .
Laird , H . ; C . Slater , J . ; David , Turner , P . Z . ; D . Stalker , Depute ; W . D . Johnson , S . E . ; E . Drummond , S . N . ; C . Ritchie , Treas . ; P . Dresner , ist Soj . ; Wm . Mills , 2 nd Soj . ; A . L . Lundgreen , 3 rd Soj . ; W . Turner , Chancellor ; George M . Davidson , Director of Music ; R . Gilroy , Steward ; and A . Henderson , Janitor . The business of the chapter being overthe companions sat down
, to well-spread tables of cake , wine , fruit , & c . ; and , after the preliminary toasts , Comp . the Uev . _ James Park proposed "The Health of the M . E . First Principal . " In an interesting speech the reverend companion spoke of the deep interest taken by Comp . Taylor for many years in Freemasonry in general , and the great value placed on his assistance and advice ,
which had been of such advantage to the chapter since it was instituted some sixteen years ago . Comp . Taylor had now thrice held that high position , and they were one and all proud that they had been successful in retaining his services for yet another term . Bro . Park concluded by presenting the First Principal , in the name of the members , with a massive gold albert with R . A . appendage , which
bore the following inscription : " Presented to Comp . John Taylor , First Principal , by the members of Chapter Perseverance , No . 152 , as a mark of respect for valuable services rendered . Leith , 23 rd September , 1 SS 6 . " Comp . Taylor , in accepting the gift , made a feeling speech , remarking on the wonderful prosperity of Royal
Arch Masonry in Leith , and the satisfactory condition of the funds , & c , of the lodge . The evening was enlivened by some excellent singing by Comps . VV . H . Darling , Robert Law , W . D . Johnson , and others , and altogether one of the most enjoyable meetings in connection with Royal Arch Masonry in Leith was brought to a close .
Bro . Henry Irving has subscribed £ 100 towards the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the earthquakes at Charleston , U . S . A . TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING . —An Illustrated Guide of no pages " How to open respectably from je ° ao to je ° 30 ;> o ; " three stamps . 11 . Myers 8 * Co ,, 109 , Euston-rd ., London , Telephone No , 7541 . —[ ADVT . ]
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Burn , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; R . Appleton , Sec . 2104 ; A . Waller , 940 ; Drake , 240 ; Bigelon , So ; T . Curry , 80 ; C . Pemberton , 94 ; W . A . O . Sutcliffe , J . D . 97 ; Dr . Beattie ; and others . After the transaction of ordinary business , the W . M . elect , Bro . John Deans , S . W ., was introduced by Bro . J . C Moor , W . M ., to Bro . R . Hudson , P . M ., Prov . Grand Secretary Durham , by whom the installation ceremony
was most ably performed , and Bro . Deans was duly installed in the chair of K . S . The newly-installed W . M . having been saluted and proclaimed in due form , proceeded to invest the following oflicers for the ensuing year : Bros . I . C . Moor , P . P . G . J . D ., I . P . M . ; the Rev . J . J . Brown , P . P . G . C , S . W . j Wm . A . Priestly , ] . W . j Rev . W . P . Swaby , Chap . ; Joseph R . Pattison , W . M . 07 , Treas . ; F . S . Cowper , S . W . 7 C 4 , Sec . ; Robert A .
Brown , S . D . j Dr . H . Liston , J . D . ; John E . Nelson , P . M . 80 , D . of C ; James Hudson , So , Org . ; William Milburn , jun ., I . G . ; R . Redpath and W . Scott , Stwds . ; and J . W . Brown , Tyler . 1 he " Hearty good wishes " of the visitingbrethren from Hartlepool , Stockton , South Shields , and from all the lodges in Sunderland were expressed towards the newlyinstalled Master , after which the lodge was closed in due form .
In the evening the festival of the lodge was celebrated by a high tea at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , the VV . M ., Bro . John Deans , presiding . There were a number of ladies among those present at the tea . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros , the Rev . J . J . Brown , S . vV ., and W . A . Priestly , J . W . A number of toasts were proposed , and several selections of music were given by Bros . las . Hudson , T . A . Simpson , C M . Wake , and W . A . O . Sutcliffe . The tables were tastefully decorated with plants and flowers .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 ind ult ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . R . Ross occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Guyer , Hansen , Gregory , Messer , Smith , Solomon , Dimsdale , Bleakley , VVilkes , and others . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . Guyer worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Bleakley as candidate . The lodge having been opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the
First Degree , a letter was read by Bro . Dimsdale , from Bro . E . Storr , P . M . 167 , accepting the invitation of the lodge to work the ceremony ot installation on the fourth Wednesday in November . Bros . Wilkes , 1744 , and Smith , 1044 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Messer was elected W . M . lor the next meeting . Lodge was then closed , after which Bros . Smith , Guyer , Hansen , Messer , and Dimsdale gave several songs and pianoforte pieces as usual .
PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 1 ii ) .- \ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Malda-hill . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; J . Mfflier , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas ., and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; W . P . Clarke , S . D . ; A . G . Hayman , J . D . ; S . Klingenstein , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; E . VV . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ; S . J . Humfress , and C . J . Grove . . .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scattergood candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Coleman having vacated the chair , Bro . Baker rehearsed the ceremony of installation . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Coleman was duly installed into thc chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Thc brethren
having saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , Bro . Baker delivered the addresses in a very impressive manner . The lodge being resumed to the Second Degree , thc 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , assisted by the bretiiren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Dillon was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the olficers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EAST LODGE ( No . 8 gS ) . —The above lodge having removed to Bro . Jeves' hostelry , the Greenwich Pensioner , Bow-lane , Poplar , the first meeting was held on Wednesday , the 32 nd ult ., under the presidency of the VV . M . of thc parent lodge , Bro . XV . E . Butcher , who was supported by Bros , Carter , senr ., S . W . ; Carter , junr ., J . W . ; Graveley , P . M ., Treas . ; Duck , acting Sec . ; Byford , S . D . ; Hammond , J . D . ; Nunn , I . G . j Pulsford , P . M ., Preceptor ; leves , Dixon , Boyd , and others . and the minutes of the
Lodge was opened in die form , last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of the Third Degree was ably worked , Bro . Boyd acting as candidate . This occupied the evening very profitably . Lodge was closed . The new quarters selected are very comfortable , and brethren are cordially invited to pay the lodge a visit on any Wednesday evening , when they may be sure of meeting the brethren of the lodge .
CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —This lodge has resumed its meetings for thc season , and held a capital meeting on Tuesday , the 2 ist ult ., at the Railway Tavern , Stratford . Bro . Bryce , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Temple , S . VV , ; Crow , l . W . ; j . Dorton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . II . White , Sec ; Still , S . D . ; March , I . G . ; F . Brien , P . M . ; G . II . Stephens , P . M . ;
VV . H . Harris , W . M . 1076 ; Forbv , Blackburn , Cramphorn , ward , Trew , Oldroyd , Buckle , Tycheridge , Pidduck , 1107 ; and others . Lodge was advanced , and with Bro . Buckle as candidate , Bro . Harris worked the Third Degree . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Pidduck was elected a member . Bro . Temple was elected W . M . for next meeting .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 )'—A meeting was held on Monday , the 37 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Lcinstcr-placc , Clevcland-suuare , Porchcstcr-tcrracc , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . H . Crookcs , W . M . j E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; E . M . Daniel , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . sn , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . and D . C . 1 S 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; A . Hardy . S . D . ; E . C . Mnlvey , I . D . ; Ios . Bailey . I . G . ; O . W . Battlev , Stwd . ; E . J . Day , Org . ; 1 \ I . S . Sneigel . P . M . 188 : II . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; W . Craig , P . M .
1435 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 142 ^ j O . I .. Haines , W . G . Purnell , XV Seaman , ' . Hutchings , P . WC Rogers , VV . Death , W . Mathews , R . E . Cursons , VV . H . Wadham , and J . Smith . Visitors : Bros . Capt . I . G . Lee , 217 ; " os . Crookcs , 2087 ; John Davis , 169 ; and J . G . McGary , 6 S 6 , U . S . A . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jos . Crookcs being thc candidate , after which he answered thc questions leading to thc Second Degree . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and Ihe ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Haines being the candidate , the lodge was
closed in the Second Degree , and called oil and on . the ist Section was worked by llro . Speigel , assisted by thc brethren . Next Monday being " olficers night , " Bro . Ferris was elected VV . M , for the nth inst ., and appointed ihe officers in rotation . The following were elected members : Bros . Capt . Lee , John Davis , Jos . Crookcs , and | . McGarv . A sincere vote of condolence was ordered to he entered on the minutes with thc family of liro . Capt . Andrews , who departed this life a few hours before the lodge met ; also a vote of thanks to liro . H . Crookcs for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . for thc first time , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Instruction.
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at thc Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . G . E . Saunders , W . M . ; Rcstcll , S . W . ; Spon , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas ., acting Preceptor ; Musson , Sec , ; Davies , S . D . ; Evans , J . D . ; Wnmbell , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Harris , Salter , Badderly , VV . R . Arnold , Jackson , Holland , Power , Hayes , and Clarkson . Tile lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Bro . Salter being thc calculate . Thc W . M . vacated the chair in favour Bro . Hayes . Bro . Power answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc Second Degree , and Bro . Power duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The W . M . resumed the chair . The S . W . was elected W . M . for thc ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously directed to be recorded to the W . M ., for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair ; for the first tirr , « . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , W ., on the 33 rd u ! t „ when there were present Bros . E . I . D . Bromley , W . M . ; VV . Ham , S . W . ; H . Sammons , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; A . Gammell , I . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . Kedge , Henry Crookes , J . W . Tacon , L . Gunzel , R . J . Harnell , James Watts , A . Clark , C . A . Itter , F . M .
Noakes , W . Culvcrhouse , John Schew , G . H . Reynolds , G . F . Swan , and C . Grass ! . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the and Section of the First Lecture . Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . L . Gunzel having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , thc VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . A . Clark
offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions were put , well answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : —Bros . Francis M . Noakes , Walsingham Lodge , 2148 , proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , and
seconded by Bro . A . Clark ; and John Schew , Manchester Lodge , 179 , proposed by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , and seconded by Bro . R . J . Harnell . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . C . Mulvey proposed that Bro . W . Ham , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 28 th ult ., at the Courtficld Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present Bros . Dr . S . R . Lovett , W . M . j VV . Windsor , S . W . ; XV . B . Neville , J . W . j J . H . Neville , S . D . j S . Cochrane , W . M . IOJ 6 , J . D . ; t . VV . Heath , I . G . j G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; R . H . Williams , P . G . J . D ., W . M . 865 ; D . Stroud , S . W . 2090 ; W . C . Williams , S . \ V . « SJ S . W . Keene , S . D . 86 j j F . Craggs , I . G . 8 34 j J . Rayner , and H . D . Haslett .
the lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro , Keene being candidate . Bro . Rayner offeing himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , avid the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro , Rayner being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the first Section of the Lecture worked by the
Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose tor the first time , when it was proposed by Bro . Read , and seconded by Bro . R . H . Williams , that Bro . Stroud become a joining member of this lodge —carried unanimously . Bro . Stroud replied , thanking the brethren . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro , Read proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that Bro . Windsor be elected VV . M . for next meeting—carried unaninously . It was also proposed by Bro . Read ,
and seconded by Bro . S . Cochrane , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner that the VV . M . had worked the ceremonies for the first time in any lodge . The VV . M . the brethren for the appreciation of his services . Thc W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 33 rd ult ., at thc Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . Williams , W . M . ; Austin , S . VV . ) Purdue , P . M ., J . VV . ; Whittle , S . D . ; -, Brictbard , i . D . ; Cavers , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cuff , P . M . ; osey , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jennings , tarsh . Love , Prosser , Rogers , and Strout . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cuff , P . M ., being candidate . The questions
leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . Marsh , The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . Davies . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Cuff , P . M . Ju , was elected a joining member . Bro , Austin was elected VV . M . for thc next meeting . Bro . J . Davies announced that thc Fifteen Sections would be worked on the fourth Thursday in October . The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . V . Wing , W . M . ; W . XV . Williams , S . VV . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; D . Stroud , S . D . ; Coombes , J . D . ; J . Sims , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . j Purdue , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; C F . Dopson , J . Davies , and A . Tilbury , The lodge was opened In the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., offering himself as candidate , the W . M . rehearsed thc ceremony or
initiation in a perfect manner . Bro . C . F . Dopson offering himself as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro , C , P . Dopson , W . M . 834 , being the candidate . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Lodge was then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when on the proposition of Bro . Ayling , seconded by Bro . J . Brown , Bro . W . VV . Williams was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and afler " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledge ) , the ledge was closed .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lidge of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at thc King ' s Arms Hotel , Katherine-streer , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., when there was a good attendance , including Bros . Kilmington , W . M . j Nicholls , S . W . j Fenn , J . W . ; Cambridge , S . D . j Matthey , J . D . ; and Holden , I . G . The lodge was duly opened , and four brethren were elected as joining members . The ceremony of the Third Degree was re . hearsed , Bro . Dr . Wilson being the candidate . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , thc lodge was closed .
At a regular meeting of the Electric Lodge , No . 2087 , held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 25 th ult ., Bro . James Hookey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . MORTGAGES . —Messrs , J AMES arc in a position to Supply Money to ANY EXTENT on the following Securities : —Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves , Life Interests , & c .. Reversions , Borough Rates , & c , at the lowest current rates of interest . Prompt Settlement , n , Staple Inn , London , W . C- [ ADVT . ]
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NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury . Present : Comps . C . F . Hogard , M . E . Z . ; F . Brastcd , H . ; . ] . V . Parkes , J . ; J . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; VV . Radcliffe , S . N . ; J . Russell , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; E . Lewis , and J . F * nnston ; The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lewis acting as candidate , which was sustained in an able and impressive manner by the above mentioned officers . On thc whole an instruc . ive evening was spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
NEWARK . —Fleming Lodge ( No . 265 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Savings ' Bank on Friday , the 24 th ult . There was a goedly attendance of members and visitors . Bro . J . M . McLeod , in the absence of the retiring W . M ., officiated in the chair . Among those present were Past Masters Bros . Rev . F . V . Russell , P . P . G . S . W ., and H . George , Past G . A . D . of C
England ; and amogg the visitors were Bros . Thomas Cox , D . P . G . M . Leicestershire , Derbyshire , and Northamptonshire ; Percy Wallis , Past G . D . England ; T . C Lazenby , P . P . G . S . W . Lines . ; T . Roberts , P . P . G . A . D . C . Notts ; Aldam , P . G . A . D . C . Notts ; Reader , and T . Salisbury . The lodge having been opened , and preliminary business despatched , Bro . McLeod advanced Bros . Frank Hutchinson , T . Watson Lovibond , and H . J . Smith to the Degree
of M . M . M . The Treasurer ' s accounts , showing a fair balance in favour of the lodge , were received and adopted . Bro . Henry George , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C England , then proceeded to instal Bro . J . Hickling Tomlinson as W . M . for the ensuing year . The VV . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . F . H . Appleby , J . W . ; Rev . A . W . Wood , J . W . ; G . Wilson , M . O . ; S . Ironmonger ,
S . O .: H . VV . Hutchinson , J . O . ; Rev . b . V . Bussell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . McLeod , P . M ., Reg . of Mks . ; Henry George , P . M ., Sec ; C . Brown , S . D .: W . Ironmonger , J . D . ; J . Harston , I . G . ; J . V . Bettle and C E . Rossington , Stwds . ; and J . Dooly , Tyler . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented to Bro . J . Dooly a suit of P . G . Lodge clothing , voted to him by the lodge .
A proposition of a candidate having been received , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the lodge was closed , after which the brethren retired to the Robin Hood Hotel , where Bro . Lane had a capital banquet awaiting them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , interspersed with songs and recitations , brought this successful meeting to a close .
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GREENOCK . —Greenock Chapter ( No . 17 ) . — At the annual general meeting of this chapter , held in St . John's Hall , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., the following companions were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year : Comps . Wm . Allison , M . E . Z . ; John M'Arthur , H . ; D . M'Callum , J . ; VVm . Smith , ist P . S . ; Alex . M'Arthur , 2 nd P . S . ; F . E . Lisbon , 3 rd P . S . ; D . M'Donald ,
S . E . ; John M'Ouarrie , S . N . ; Wm . Black , Treas . ; Alex . M'lntyre , J . Todd , Geo . Munro , and Wm . A . Cairney , Captains of Vails ; Rev . J . Trew , Chap . ; Robert Glover , Architect ; John Lang , Std . Br . ; John Dunlop , Mark Master ; Wilson Coburn , James Taylor , Wm . Hamilton , and Charles M'Kinnon , Stivds . ; Wm . Hughes , J . G . ; Thomas Wilson , Janitor ; and J . W . Gillies , D . of M .
LEITH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 152 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter , on the occasion of the autumnal equinox , was held in the Trafalgar Hall on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . There was a good turn out of members , and , the chapter being opened in ample form , the following office bearers were duly installed by Comp . Turner , Past Principal : Comps . John Taylor , Z . ; D .
Laird , H . ; C . Slater , J . ; David , Turner , P . Z . ; D . Stalker , Depute ; W . D . Johnson , S . E . ; E . Drummond , S . N . ; C . Ritchie , Treas . ; P . Dresner , ist Soj . ; Wm . Mills , 2 nd Soj . ; A . L . Lundgreen , 3 rd Soj . ; W . Turner , Chancellor ; George M . Davidson , Director of Music ; R . Gilroy , Steward ; and A . Henderson , Janitor . The business of the chapter being overthe companions sat down
, to well-spread tables of cake , wine , fruit , & c . ; and , after the preliminary toasts , Comp . the Uev . _ James Park proposed "The Health of the M . E . First Principal . " In an interesting speech the reverend companion spoke of the deep interest taken by Comp . Taylor for many years in Freemasonry in general , and the great value placed on his assistance and advice ,
which had been of such advantage to the chapter since it was instituted some sixteen years ago . Comp . Taylor had now thrice held that high position , and they were one and all proud that they had been successful in retaining his services for yet another term . Bro . Park concluded by presenting the First Principal , in the name of the members , with a massive gold albert with R . A . appendage , which
bore the following inscription : " Presented to Comp . John Taylor , First Principal , by the members of Chapter Perseverance , No . 152 , as a mark of respect for valuable services rendered . Leith , 23 rd September , 1 SS 6 . " Comp . Taylor , in accepting the gift , made a feeling speech , remarking on the wonderful prosperity of Royal
Arch Masonry in Leith , and the satisfactory condition of the funds , & c , of the lodge . The evening was enlivened by some excellent singing by Comps . VV . H . Darling , Robert Law , W . D . Johnson , and others , and altogether one of the most enjoyable meetings in connection with Royal Arch Masonry in Leith was brought to a close .
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