Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The W . M . proposed the next toast , "To the memory of our brethren of all nationalities who have fallen in the disastrous conflict now raging on the Continent , ancl may it please the the Great Architect of the Universe to speedily restore a firm and lasting peace . " After a rather lengthy and touching speech , the toast was drunk in the usual Masonic manner—in solemn silence ; and then the

brethren most pathetically sang m chorus the impressive anthem , " May we all meet together in the Grand Lodge above . " The " Masonic Charities" wei-e then proposed by the W . M ., and replied to by Bro . Hamer , P . G . Treas ., who . in the course of a long and instructive speech , eulogised the good that these charities had effected , and the

generous efforts of some of their most prominent benefactors . Bro . Leary , S . W .. then proposed " The Health of the Visiting Brethren " in a true fraternal spirit , which was responded to by Bros . Kanemeyer and Barrows . Bro . Turvey , I . G ., completed the programme by proposing "The Ladies , " which was humorously responded

to by Bro . J . S . Ormandy , J . W . ; and after an exceedingly pleasant evening , which had been greatly enlivened by Bros . Derbyshire and Johnson singing duets , and Bros . Morris , Morphet , Hamer , W . Ashbumer , juii ., the W . M ., and Bro . Cornfield ' s songs , which were effectually accompanied on the pianoforte by Bro . Wilkinson , S . D ., the meeting broke up about n o ' clock . The tables were profusely and tastefully decorated with

plants , bouquets , and devices in flowers , kindly contributed by Bros . Woodhouse and Murdoch , and before breaking up , the brethren showed their appreciation of these valuable adjuncts , by drinking the health of the donors . Bro . Cook , W . M . of 1021 and P . P . G . S . of Works Cumberland and Westmorland , and Bro . Dr . Ba ; ber , P . M . 995 , sent expressions of regret at not being able to attend .

MARKET HARHOROUGH . — -St . Peters Lodge , No . 1330 . An emergency meeting of this lodge , the first since its formal dedication on the 16 th ult ., was held at the Assembly-room , Three Swans Hotel , Market Harborough , on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at which the W . M . Bro . Kelly , ( P . G . M . ) presided . The following brethren were also present .- —Bros . . Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., S . W . ;

Rev . J . F . Halford , J . W . ; R . Waite , Treas . ; W . M . Marris , Sec . Visitors , Bros . Dr . Henry Hopkins ( Totness ) , P . P . G . S . W ., Warwickshire ; W . Unwin Heygate , ALP . ; Geo . Toller , jun ., P . G . Sec . and P . M . 523 , as S . D . ; John Halford , 279 , as J . D . ; Charles Johnson , P . M . 523 , and P . P . S . G . W . Jersey , as Org . ; W . Beaumont Smith , P . M . 523 and P . P . G . J . W ., as I . G . ; M .

, II . Lewin , & c . The lodge having been opened , the proposed By-laws were read and adopted . A ballot was then taken for Bros . William Symington , of the Pomfret Lodge , Northampton , andMorley Hogdes Lewin 01523 , Leicester , as joining members . A ballot also took place for the following candidates for initiation , viz ., Messrs . J . H . Douglas , solicitor , and Frederick Grand , AID ., of

Market Harborough , Thomas Alacaulcy , A / . R . C . S ., and Wm . Nicholas Heygate , AT . R . C . S ., of Kibworth , Wm . Martin , Henry Freestone , sen ., Edward Fuller , James Shovelbotham , and Richard Lawrence , of Market Harborough , and John Newton , jun ., Arthingworth , also by dispensation , for Edward Clark , of Market Harborough , as a serving brother . The ballot was unanimous in favour of

all the candidates , and a dispensation for that purpose having been granted , eight candidates were duly initiated , namely , Messrs . Douglas , Macauley , Heygate , Freestone , Martin , Lawrence , Newton , and Clark . The effect of the ceremony was greatly aided by the assistance rendered in the musical chants by Bros . Johnson and Dr . Hopkins ( the arrangers of them ) , assisted by other brethren ; and

Bros Toller , Smith and John Halford , as visitors , also rendered valuable aid as the Deacons and I . G ., and which they received the thanks of the lodge . At the request oftheW . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins gave very cflcctivcly the charge at the end of the ceremony , for which a vote of thanks was passed to him , but time did not allow of the

lecture on the tracing board being given . Two more candidates were proposed for initiation , making the full number of five for the first regular monthly meeting . A committee consisting of the W . M . and Wardens , and the Treas . and Sec ., was appointed to consider and determine as to the purchase of furniture , & c . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Victoria Chapter , No . 1056 . —The first meeting of this young and flourishing chapter since its removal look place at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Afterthc chapter had been opened and the minutes confirmed , a conclave of Installed First Principals was formed , and Comp . Pendlebury duly installed

Comp . Edward Clark into the chair of ' / .. On the formation of a conclave of Third Principals , Comp . R . W . Little regularly installed Comp . Elias Gottheil into the chair of J . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . W . Long , the installation of the II . was deferred until the next meeting . Comp . J . Brett , P . Z ., was invested •is Treasurer ; Comp . Pendlebury as Scribe E . ; Comp . Forsyth , the S . N ., and Comp . C . W . Nochmer , the

*; Sojr ., were unable to attend . Amongst the companions present were : W . Musto , J . W . Forge , W . Ashby , J- D . Taylor , W . J . II . Jones , Charles Atkins , G . Newman , H . Ehnhutis , J . W . Green , E . F . Green , J . Ferl ^ son . I . J . Cancy , E . R . Bright , A . E . Harris , C . llos-Kood , W . II . Hubbard , W . R . Baker , George Parker , G . Chubb , J . W . Taylor , W . Tavcrncr ; and visitors—Comps . W . Worrell , 720 , and J . B . Yeoman , 21 . The

Royal Arch.

report of the Audit Committee was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On ballots being taken , Bros . William Walter Anderson , Samuel Tilley , and William Vevers were declared unanimously elected for exaltation , and Bro . Nardus Gluckstein , of Chapter 51 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . Anderson and Tilley were then introduced and duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Notice of motion was

given by Comp . Clark , the M . E . Z .. that the meeting in June be changed to the first Monday in December , and that the half-yearly subscription be paid in March . After the chapter had been closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was of such an excellent character as to give the highest satisfaction to every companion present . The usual toasts were ably given and heartily responded to , and the proceedings brought to a close in a very pleasurable manner .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

METROPOLITAN . On Monday , the 3 rd inst ., we visited the Lodge of Instruction which is held every Monday evening between S and 10 o ' clock at Bro . J . W . Avery ' s , Queen ' s Arms Tavern , Weston-street , Bermondsey . This was rather an important evening , because , for the first time , the new room ( which is admirably adapted for it ) was used as the

lodge room . Punctually at eight o clock the lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Avery , W . M . 1178 , as W . M ., supported by nearly twenty members . The minutes of the previous evening were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Hailing was passed to the second degree in a splendid manner . Then came the event of the evening , which was the all-important ceremony of the installation . Bro . T-

Hailing , W . M . 30 , was again the candidate , and Bro . F . Walters , W . M . I 309 , presented him to the presiding officer to receive the benefit of installation . He was duly installed , and every part of the ceremony was given . There were no less than six Installed Masters present at the Board of Installed Masters . Strange to say all present were W . M . ' s , viz . —J . W . Avery , W . M . H 78 ; J .

Harling , W . M . 30 ; F . H . Ebsworth , W . M . 73 ; S . Wells , W . M . 619 ; F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; A . Avery , W . M . 1328 ; the last two being Masters of Lodges of the same name—Acacia . The ceremony of the installation was never better done by any one , and such was the unanimous opinion of all present . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . J . W . Avery , and the same was ordered to

be entered upon the minutes for the great treat he had given all present in doing the ceremony of the installation in such a superior manner . This was carried unanimously . Wc can with the greatest confidence recommend this lodge of instruction to all young Masons wdio are seeking to obtain a correct knowledge of the working of the ceremonies . Every evening the ceremonies are gone through ,

and great pains are taken to teach the young members who attend . It is well attended , and some good working Masons arc sure to be present , ever ready and anxious to impart instruction . South Eastern Alasonic Association , Soutlnvark Branch . —OnMonday , 3 rd inst ., directly the above instruction meeting was over we saw sums of money being passed to one

worthy brother , and it was soon ascertained it was for this association . A goodly sum having been collected , it was announced by the Treasurer , Bro . A . Avery , that a draw would take place for a life governorship of one of the Masonic Charities , which was done by a plan of placing the numbers of all the members who were entitled to participate in the ballot on papers , which were placed

in a box , and a non-member was then invited to draw the papers . This being done , the fortunate winner proved to be Bro . Eaton , of 619 , who was not present at this meeting . This made three draws , or rather life governorships , to be added to the Masonic Charities . The first ten pounds went to the " Benevolent , " the second to the " Girls , " and no doubt the " Boys " School , which even

now requires such help , will not be forgotten by the successful winners of the ballot . These associations arc but in their infancy in London , and yet even now they keep sending some hundreds of pounds to the Masonic Charities which might never have been contributed in any other way . The operations may be briefly explained .

Each member pays one shilling a week until he has paid in ten guineas , or ten pounds , into the association . When ten guineas are in hand , a draw for a life governorship takes place , conducted on a similar plan to what building societies adopt . We wish this and every other similar association good speed .

The banquet of the Finsbury Club of Instruction was held on the 29 th ult ., at Bro . Bond ' s , Jolly Anglers , Bath-slreet , City-road , and was ably presided over by Bro . H . A . Smith , S . W . of the Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . The banquet was served in Bro . Bond ' s best

style , the drinkables being very excellent . The banquet over , and the usual toasts complimented , and responded to very heartily , there being a good muster of brethren present , the evening was finished in harmony and mirth .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

AID TO THE SICK AND WOUNDED IN WAR . HAVANT . —In answer to the Grand Mark Master ' s circular , Brother II . R . Trigg , W . M . of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge , No . 62 , Havant , lias sent lhe proceeds of a collection amounting to £$ 10 s . as a first instalment for the sick and wounded .

BACTON . —The Freeman Lodge of Mark Master Masons No . 105 , have given a concert at the above place , and have paid £ 14 into the fund of the Society for aid to the sick and wounded in war .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE . METROPOLITAN . St . Andrezo's Conclave , No . 15 . —An assembly of this conclave was held at the Masons' Tavern , Mason ' s-avenue , Basinghall-street , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of V . E . Sir Knt , Raynham W . Stewart , Grand Asst . Herald , M . P . S ., who was supported by Sir Knts . R . Kenyon , V . E . ; Col . Burden , G . S . G ., Ins . Gen .

Middlesex ; J . Hervey , G . H . Chancellor ; R . W .- Little , G . R . ; W . II . Hubbard , G . T . Recorder ; S . Rosenthal , H . P . ; D . W . Dewar , Prefect ; W . Scott , as Herald ; and other Knights , including G . Kenning , K . G . C . and P . S . of the Premier Conclave . The conclave having been duly opened , and the minutes confirmed , the following approved candidates were installed in due form as Knights

of the Order , viz ., Bros . Joseph Tanner , of the Clugwell Lodge , No . 453 , Felix Henry Gottlieb , of the Zetland Lodge , No . 508 , Singapore , and John S . Bayles , of the Witham Lodge , No . 292 , Lincoln . The election of M . P . S . for the ensuing year resulted in favour of Sir Knt . R . Kenyon , V . E ., and Sir Knt . F . Binckes , S . C . was chosen as Viceroy . All business having been concluded

the conclave was closed , and the chevaliers adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served in the ancient room , where meetings of the Masonic Company of London were held for many years . This room was formerly adorned with a shield of the Masons' arms , but we regret to add that this venerable relic has disappeared , much to the annoyance of the present proprietor , Bro . Gosden , and

of all who value such interesting mementoes of the vanished past . After the cloth was cleared , the M . P . S . proposed , "The Queen and the Christian Orders , " and " The health of Lord Kenlis , G . Sov ., " both of which were duly honoured . " Sir F . M . Williams , Bart ., Af . P ., and the rest of the Grand Council , " elicited a cordial speech from Col- Burdett , who thanked the knights for the

enthusiastic reception accorded to the toast , and assured them that the council were one and all actuated by a spirit of determination to support and strengthen the Order . Sir Knt . Hervey , G . Chancellor , proposed " The health of the genial M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Raynham W . Stewart , " and expatiated on the many good qualities of that excellent Mason , whose advocacy of the Charities , both by

precept and example , has effected such great results . The toast was received and drank with unanimous approbation , and the M . P . S . expressed his acknowledgments in a brief but telling address , concluding with giving " The healths of the three newly-installed Knights Companions , " whom he was proud to welcome into the Order , as they were all good men and true , and would advance its best

interests . —Sir Knt . Stewart observed that with the three candidates that night , he had installed no less than eighteen Knights during the nine months of his reign—( cheers)—and he trusted equal prosperity awaited the advent of his successor . —Sir Knts . Tanner , Gottlieb , and Bayles responded , and announced their gratification at the entire proceedings of the evening , both in the conclave

and the refectory , and Sir Knt . Gottlieb further remarked that he intended planting the standard of the Order in the Eastern Archipelago upon his return to Singapore . —The M . P . S . proposed "The Visitors , " for whom Sir Knt . Hervey returned thanks ; then "The V . E . and M . P . S .-Elcct , " which Sir Knt . Kenyon acknowledged very gracefully . Sir Knts . Little and Hubbard's healths were

afterwards proposed , and those worthy knights replied in appropriate terms . The Sentinel's toast , " To all poor and distressed Knights of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , " brought the proceedings of this pleasant and harmonious meeting to a close , and it may not be out of place to remark here that such has been the care and discretion observed in the selection of candidates for the

Red Cross Order , since its revival in 1 S 65 , that not a single application for assistance has been received on behalf of any member admitted since that period , although there arc over thirty subordinate conclaves and six hundred members . With such officers as Sir Knts . Stewart , Kenyon , Binckes , Rosenthal , Roebuck , and Dewer , it may safely be prophesied that this satisfactory status will be fully maintained in the St . Andrew ' s Conclave .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . PROVINCIAL . ROCHDALE . —Albert Encampment . —The regular meeting of this prosperous encampment was held in the Masonic-rooms , Rochdale , on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., under the able presidency of E . C . Sir Knt . Clement Molyncux Royds . Amongst the officers present wc noticed , Sir Knts . W . II . Prince , P . E . C . ; Jas . Holroyd , Prelate ; Wm . Roberts , 1 st Capt . ; J . H . Scholfield , 2 nd . Capt . ;

Roberts , Reg . ; Wm . Ashworth , Expert ; Herod Turner , Capt . of Lines ; Robt . Whitworth , Standard Bearer ; Wm . Briggs , and Robt . Butterworth , Herald ; Briggs , Organist . When the following Companions were duly elected and installed Sir Knights of the Order , viz ., Thos . Wm . Whithead , Thos . Oakden , Thos . Baker Ashworth , and John Ashworth . The ceremony was most efficiently performed by the E . C . Sir Knt . Royds .

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