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credit , and some quoted by Bro . Sotheran never saw him in the flesh . His recognition by King Louis XVI . and his injured and calumniated Queen and the Parliament of Paris was simply an affair of the Hi g h Police , which body drove Balsamo eventually out of Pans in ignominy and penury . One remarkable feature of this great man was , which in itself is not always a recommendation to sober-minded and well-conducted peoplethat wherever he went , it did not
, matter where , before long he was always " wanted by the police . " We are sorry to see Bro . Sothcran ' s undoubtedly able pen employed in thus enforcing legendary and unsafe theories en his hearers . If ever in the just Nemesis of offended society , of outraged public opinion , an "hostis humani generis , " as a confirmed rogue , and hypocrite , and " vaurien , " was properly punished , it was in the case of Joseph Balsamo . His name is one
which every Freemason should regard with scorn , and the verdict of his contemporaries is that of our own generation , that he deserved the fate he experienced . If the Inquisition had never done anything else than shutting up Balsamo , putting an end to his system of trickery , robbery , and " filthy living , " trafficking on the virtue of the young , and appropriating the funds of confiding proselytes , it positively would have deserved well of the world . But thus it is that it is sometimes attempted to write " history " even to day . VVe can only deplore such wasted powers such unreliable assumptions , and such idle and useless efforts .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
t . '' rj ¦ ' ¦™^—^—^*^**^ 3 II ] COUNT BALSAMO . On reading your excellent observations on the " Masonic World " and their " chum" Balsamo ( such is his name on the engraving you mention , not Balsanio ) , I may say the engraving , as you state , is _ extremely scarce , and the subject of which is a scene during refreshment . The
Master of the lodge is giving a recitation in satirical doggerel verse on the character and reputation of Dr . Balsamo and his wonderful balsam , holding up a bottle of it for the count to gaze upon . I gave this with several other old Masonic engravings to the York Lodge for their gallery , where , by the courtesy of the Worshipful Master , the curiosity of any brother may be gratified . R . W . HOLLON .
Opening Of The Coborn Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1804.
OPENING OF THE COBORN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1804 .
The inauguration meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., under circumstances which augur well for its future success , it being one of the most brilliant meetings held in the neichbournood for many years . Amongst the
brethren present were Bros . J . Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 , & c , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; VV . Clarke , P . G . Purst . ; A . Buck , P . P . G . S . W . Essex , P . M . 453 ; R . Logan , W . M . 1804 ; G . C . Serrell , VV . M . 1457 ; T . L . Kcnnett , W . M . 171 G ; L . P . Canbro , VV . M . 13 G 5 ; T . Tver , W . M . 1306 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 753 ; J- M . Taylor , P . M . 1421 ; L . Potts , P . M . 171 G ;
R . H . Blatchford , P . M . 40 G ; VV . C . Young , I . P . M . 1716 ; E . Thorlandcr , P . M . 1457 ; J . W . Wardeli , P . M . 95 ; C . Brown , P . M . 1 S 04 ; W . Holloway , P . M . 1158 ; A . Peterkcn , P . M . 134 OJ J . W . More , P . M . 49 ; A . Bianchi , P . M . 49 ; E . Brown , S . W . 1685 ; J . T . Austen , S . W . 1457 ; C . j . Tijon , J . W . 1804 ; and others . The ceremony of consecration was rehearsed by Bro .
Terry , and the installation by Bro . W . Clarke . Bro . Terry's working is so well known that it is only necessary to say that on the present occasion it was rendered with his usual ability , and will no doubt be long remembered by the brethren , as the ceremony evidently produced a great impression upon them . Bro . VV . Clarke then assumed the chair , and worked the installation ceremony in his usual
masterl y manner ; indeed , we think the members of the lodge of instruction may congratulate themselves upon two such distinguished brethren being present to work the ceremonies on the first night of itscarecr . Bro . Tijon , J . VV . of the parent lodge , must have felt gratified that his efforts in starting this lodge of instruction had met with such support and so hcarly a response from the brethren in the
neighbourhood and also the Province of Essex . I he lodge was honoured by the presence of Bro . A . Buck , P . P . G . S . VV . Essex , who during his year of office as a Prov . G . S . W . was called upon to assume ( pro tem . ) the office of P . G . M ., owing to the lamented death of Lord Tcnterdcn . The lodge is also indebted to Bro . Wm . Graves , Organist of the Guelph Lodge , who with the assistance of several brethren
conducted the musical portion of the ceremonies , and in no small degree added to the impressiveness . The officcts invested for the evening were Bros . R . Logan , VV . M . ; J . T . Rubey , S . W . ; A . Peterken , J . VV . ; C . | . Tijon , Treas . ; A . Souch , S . D . ; T . D . Birch . ' J . D . ; W . Graves , Orir . ; T . F . Tyer , I . G . ; E . Brown , acting Tyler ; and J . Taylor , Preceptor . The names of about 50
brethren were announced as joining members of the lodge of instruction . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a substantial supper prepared by Bro . Williams . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily received , that of "The Grand Officers " being responded to by Bro . VV . Clarke ; and " The Prov . Grand Officers " by Bro . Buck , who also
proposed the toast of the evening , and in a humourous speech mentioned that the present lodge had no need to be ashamed of the infant whose birth they had that evening met to celebrate . Bro . TERRY in reply to the toast of "The Consecrating Officers , " stated that it was with considerable pleasure that he was present that evening , which was enhanced by the fact that he presided at the consecration of the mother
lodge , and , adverting to the wide range of Freemasonry , enjoined the brethren of the lodge of instruction to do all they could towards that excellent virtue of the Craft—Charity—as it was in a great measure due to the assistance given by the various lodges of instruction that the Masonic Charities were supported . The remaining toasts were that of "The W . M . of the Evening , Hro . R . Logan , " and also "Bro . C . J . Tijon "; the Tyler ' s toast bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft jKasonrg . UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , Bro . R . A .
Smith , W . M ., in the chair . There was a crowded lodge , and among those present were G . Davis , P . M . ; H . Syer , P . M . ; S . Masters , S . W . ; VV . Akers , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Bidgood ,
Org . ; A . Cleal , S . D . ; J . Milburn , J . D . ; VV . Tailly , I . G . ; G . H . Roberts , VV . M . 700 ; G . Kenneday , VV . M . 153 G ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; T . R . Embold , P . M . 426 ; J . Gaskill , P . M . 1076 ; G . W . King , 1437 ; E . VV . Sinnett , 1566 ; E . Duffing , 753 ; J . Parsons , 1437 ; J . Bell , SoS ; A . D . Capon , 913 ; G . H . Hill , S . W . 1437 ; W . Maule , I . G . 1536 ; G . Lawrance , 913 ; E . M . Taylor , 913 ; R .
Buckler , 1817 ; C . Gardner , 153 G ; C . Carter , 1472 j C . Beds , 700 ; C . Jolly , J . VV . 1472 ; and others . The ballot was taken for Messrs . E . A . Oates , C . T . Foss , and J . Home , and proving unanimous , those gentlemen were , with Messrs . H . Brook and J . Goddard ( already balloted for ) initiated into the Craft . The ceremony was performed twice , three in one batch and two in the other .
Bros . Staples , Turner , ' and Dixon were then passed , and Bro . Crowdy was raised ; the whole of this heavy and arduous work beingcarried out by the W . M . and his officers in a style that won the hearty commendation of all present . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a slight refreshment in an adjoining room . On reassembling round the social board the W . M . gave " The Queen
and the Craft , " and other preliminary toasts in good style , and Bro . Davis in briefly proposing " The Health of the VV . M . " said it would be superfluous for him to point out to the brethren the admirable manner in which the W . M . carried out his duties . Bro . Butt in responding to the toast of " The Visitors " congratulated the W . M . and lodge upon what he called a
" noble gathering ; " and Bro . Kenneday paid a high compliment to the VV . M . and officers , especially the junior ones , and considered it an honour to belong to such an ancient and noble old lodge . " The Initiates " were toasted , and severally responded , and then the " Past Masters " received honours , Bro . Davis responding ; " The Officers" and Tyler ' s toasts concluding an interesting and pleasant evening .
BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Arthur Triggs , VV . M . ; VV . Snowdin , S . W . ; John Super , J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Liddall , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Clark , S . T > . ; F . G . Barron , J . D . ; E . Jones , I . G . ; S . Millis , Stwd . j G . Longstaff , Tyler ; T . Hall , T . Walton ,
C . J . I timer , I . Cubitt , A . U . Creak , and J . Cox , P . Ms . ; lohn Simpson , George Cox , and Arthur VV . Toms . Visitors : Bros . 11 . M . Leslie , VV . M . 187 ; Charles Turner , 91 ; and VV . Wyatt , 45 ( Canada ) . Lodge having been duly opened the list of members was signed for the Clerk of the Peace . Bro . Arthur VV . Toms was next duly passed to the Second Degree , and notice given
of a motion to reconsider the byelaws at next lodge meeting . The sum of £ 5 12 s . Gd . was voted from the lodge funds for Bro . Cubitt s list , raising same to £ 15 15 s ., as a contribution from the members of the lodge for the Benevolent Institution , conditionally that the votes for same arc in the name of the lodge . A Canadian brother
was relieved from the Benevolent lund of the lodge and kindly offered employment by the S . D . Letters of condolence were ordered to be written on behalf of the lodge to the representatives of the late Bro . Joseph Lavender , P . M ., for 38 years member of this lodge ; and to Bro . Herman C . Merivale on account of his prolonged illness .
LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-strcct , E . G ., Bio . Solomon Barnett , W . M ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . A . E . Staley , I . P . M . ; Boaz , S . W . ; Peartree , J . W . ; W . D . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Myers , Hon . Sec ; H . 'Tipper , I . G . ; Past Masters F . Conner , 1 .
Ross , I . VV . C . Bush , J . D . Barnett , N . Gluckstein , E . Guttheil , and others . During the evening Bros . David and Michael Walter were raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Thompson , Lochel , and Bucchenbacher were passed to that of Fellow Craft . The sum of ten guineas was voted on the list of Bro . J . Croker , P . M ., who will represent the lodge at the ensuing festival for the K . M . I , for Girls .
After ample icfreshment the usual toasts were g iven and responded to , the remarks on all sides being distinguished by commendable brevity . Bro . Capt . Nicols , P . AI . 1974 , took occasion to say that in a Masonic career of upwards of five and twenty years , during which time he had travelled in many counliics , both in Europe and elsewhere , he could state without ( lattery
that nowhere was his welcome more heartil y cordial than among brethren of the Jewish persuasion . He had visited the Lodge of Tranquillity before , and had on that occasion made a similar statement . His appreciation of the kindnesses he had everywhere received from Jewish brethren was , however , so stiong that he thought it a pleasure to tell the same story at every opportunity . He would only
add that it had been his lot to listen to many able and talented Masters , and could assert that few surpassed the present W . M . in the manner in which the ceremonies were performed that evening . Bro . Staley in giving "The Health of the W . M . " endorsed the opinion of the foregoing speaker . Bro . Algernon Sydney , one of the oldest Past Masters , replying lor " The Past Masters , " said although he did but
seldom visit the lodge , yet his heart was always with them . He was delighted to observe the great prosperity of the lodge , whose prestige was well maintained by the number and high respectability of the members . Songs by Bros . Reeves , Thompson , Bailey , Haines , and J . D . Barnett enlivened the proceedings , and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated at an unusuall y early hour .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
NORTHERN BAR LODGE ( No . 1610 ) . —This distinguished lodge held its installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when Bro . R . Luck , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Durham , the W . M . elect , was installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed in a most eloquentand impressive manner by Bro . Buszard ,
Q . C ., M . P ., P . M ., P . G . S . The following officers were invested : Bros . Edmund Macrory , I . P . M . ; Edward Ridley , S . W . ; James R . Mellor , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Harford , Chap . ; S . Pope , Q . C ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . A . Meek , Sec . ; W . C . Gully , Q . C ., S . D . ; P . H . Wormald , J . D . ; W . E . M . Tomlinson , M . P ., I . G . ; T . H . Baylis , Q . C ., D . C ; T . Threifall , P . M ., P . G . S ., Org . ; Rostron ,
Lcckwood , Q . C ., Bruce , Q . C ., Butler , and Forbes , Q . C ., Stwds . ; H . VV . Darling , lyler . There were also present , in addition to the brethren already named , Bros . Victor Alexander Williamson , P . M ., P . G . W . ; the Hon . Justice Cave , P . M ., P . G . W . ; T . C . Tatham , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Potter , Q . C ., P . M . ; Sir Farrer Herschell , Q C ., M . P ., P . M ., Solicitor-General ; and other brethren . Visitors ! Bros . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Sir Henry Edmund
Knight , P . M ., ex-Lord Mayor ; John W . Mellor , O . C ., M . P ., P . M . ; Wm . Dalby , P . M . ; G . R . Green , Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . ; K . A . Luck , P . M . ; G . Findlay , P . M ., P . G . S . ; John Havers , P . G . W . ; T . S . Soden , P . M ., P . G . S . ; R . P . Spice , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Alfred Strong , P . M . ; Arthur Collins , Q . C ., P . M . ; Myles Fenton , Sir John B . Monckton , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; Prior Goldney , Mark F . Napier , George Gumbleton , and other distinguished brethren .
Past Master s jewels were presented to Bros . Sir Farrer Herschell , Q . C .. M . P ., I . P . M ., and Edmund Macory , theretiring W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where they were joined by several other brethren and spent an enjoyable
evening . — COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The monthl y meeting of this lodge was held at The Criterion , Picadilly , on the nth inst ., there being present Bros . G . Coleman , W . M . ; J . J acobs , S . W . ; H . VV . Kedgley , J . VV . ; Ed . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; T . A . Dixon , S . D . ; B . Solomon , I . D . ; I .
Figgiss , I . G . ; G . Reynolds , A . W . S . ; VV . H . Gulliford , I . P . M . ; C . Kedgley , P . M . ; J . Stacey , Org . ; S . Ralph , Frank Gulliford , W . T . Ralph , Ed . Cousins , j . Woodward , L . Isaacs , J . Bellamy , J . Peart , G . C . Howard , G . H . Reynolds , and Bro . Win . Roots , 1273 , as a visitor . The lodge was opened in due foim and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bros . W . T . Ralph and J . Woodward were raised to the sublime decree of
M . M . by the W . M . in a very admirable manner . Bro . J . Bellamy was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary to the lodge of instruction , said that an association had been established in connection with the lodge of instruction , for the purpose of securing lifegovernorships of the Masonic Charities by the weekly payment of one shilling , and that the books and rules would be ready by the 20 th inst . The W . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitor , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge under its new Mastership was held on the 13 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; D . Ferguson , S . W . ; R . II . Rogers , J . W . j E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., Sec ; E . Austin , S . D . ; Cowell Helden , J . D . ; C . R . Cross , I . G . j Col . J . Creaton , P . M . ; R . G . Shute , I . P . M . ;
J . Williams , P . M . ; J . Nielson , P . M . ; W . Carrington , B . Brett , Gen . W . Anderson , J . Purnell , A . Solomons , H . D . Benton , J . Longden , It . Ridgley , A . J . Taylor , W . Russell , and others . There was a great deal of work to do for a new Master ; but in each degree and every part of the ceremony the W . M . acquitted himself well , giving every satisfaction to > the brethren who were present . At the proper time Bro .
II . D . Benton was presented for raising , and answered all the questions without dictation . It is a rule in this lodge all candidates must answer fur themselves , the proposer and seconder being held responsible that they arc properly taught . After being entrusted Bro . Benton was dul y raised to the Sublime Degree . Bros . Gen . VV . Anderson , A . Solomons , and J . Purnell were then presented as candidates for
passing , they also answering the questions , showing they had not been neglected , and after being entrusted were admitted and passed to the decree of F . C . the W . M . then had to perform the ceremony of initiation , and Mr . Francis Toombs was duly admitted to the light of Freemasonry . The business of the evening being ended the lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to a little but exceedingly pleasant dinner provided for them at the Holbortv Restaurant . After the cloth was cleared the W . M . proposed the usual Masonic toasts in few but well-chosen words , saying he thought the brethren would derive more pleasure from the music and readings about to be placed before them than in listening to his talk . In speaking of
the P . Ms , he thanked them for the asaistance they always endeavoured to render the VV . M . ; also the Treasurer and Secretary , as without them he did nut know what the lodge would do . In repl y ing for "The P . Ms ., " Bro . William said it was always his wish to do the best he could for the lodge , and he thought the best way to do that was to do whatever he saw was required to be done .
The Secretary in responding thanked the brethren for the way they always assisted him in his duties , and told them in confidence the VV . M . was preparing a treat for them at their April meeting , when he thought they would be asked to bring their wives , sisters , and sweethearts withthem . During the evening some excellent music was given by Bros . J . Kift , Arthur Thomas , and J . Ion Cantlc ; also recitals by Bro . W . G . Reynolds .
HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . 1986 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . The good repute of the lodge in respect ol its woiking and position has become generally known during the past ,
which is also its first , year and accounted for the excellent attendance of brethren on this impoitant occasion . The lodge was opened promplly at four o ' clock by VV . Bro . Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., W . M ., and his officers , viz . : VV . Bros . John Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ,
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credit , and some quoted by Bro . Sotheran never saw him in the flesh . His recognition by King Louis XVI . and his injured and calumniated Queen and the Parliament of Paris was simply an affair of the Hi g h Police , which body drove Balsamo eventually out of Pans in ignominy and penury . One remarkable feature of this great man was , which in itself is not always a recommendation to sober-minded and well-conducted peoplethat wherever he went , it did not
, matter where , before long he was always " wanted by the police . " We are sorry to see Bro . Sothcran ' s undoubtedly able pen employed in thus enforcing legendary and unsafe theories en his hearers . If ever in the just Nemesis of offended society , of outraged public opinion , an "hostis humani generis , " as a confirmed rogue , and hypocrite , and " vaurien , " was properly punished , it was in the case of Joseph Balsamo . His name is one
which every Freemason should regard with scorn , and the verdict of his contemporaries is that of our own generation , that he deserved the fate he experienced . If the Inquisition had never done anything else than shutting up Balsamo , putting an end to his system of trickery , robbery , and " filthy living , " trafficking on the virtue of the young , and appropriating the funds of confiding proselytes , it positively would have deserved well of the world . But thus it is that it is sometimes attempted to write " history " even to day . VVe can only deplore such wasted powers such unreliable assumptions , and such idle and useless efforts .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
t . '' rj ¦ ' ¦™^—^—^*^**^ 3 II ] COUNT BALSAMO . On reading your excellent observations on the " Masonic World " and their " chum" Balsamo ( such is his name on the engraving you mention , not Balsanio ) , I may say the engraving , as you state , is _ extremely scarce , and the subject of which is a scene during refreshment . The
Master of the lodge is giving a recitation in satirical doggerel verse on the character and reputation of Dr . Balsamo and his wonderful balsam , holding up a bottle of it for the count to gaze upon . I gave this with several other old Masonic engravings to the York Lodge for their gallery , where , by the courtesy of the Worshipful Master , the curiosity of any brother may be gratified . R . W . HOLLON .
Opening Of The Coborn Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1804.
OPENING OF THE COBORN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1804 .
The inauguration meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., under circumstances which augur well for its future success , it being one of the most brilliant meetings held in the neichbournood for many years . Amongst the
brethren present were Bros . J . Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 , & c , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; VV . Clarke , P . G . Purst . ; A . Buck , P . P . G . S . W . Essex , P . M . 453 ; R . Logan , W . M . 1804 ; G . C . Serrell , VV . M . 1457 ; T . L . Kcnnett , W . M . 171 G ; L . P . Canbro , VV . M . 13 G 5 ; T . Tver , W . M . 1306 ; J . Taylor , P . M . 753 ; J- M . Taylor , P . M . 1421 ; L . Potts , P . M . 171 G ;
R . H . Blatchford , P . M . 40 G ; VV . C . Young , I . P . M . 1716 ; E . Thorlandcr , P . M . 1457 ; J . W . Wardeli , P . M . 95 ; C . Brown , P . M . 1 S 04 ; W . Holloway , P . M . 1158 ; A . Peterkcn , P . M . 134 OJ J . W . More , P . M . 49 ; A . Bianchi , P . M . 49 ; E . Brown , S . W . 1685 ; J . T . Austen , S . W . 1457 ; C . j . Tijon , J . W . 1804 ; and others . The ceremony of consecration was rehearsed by Bro .
Terry , and the installation by Bro . W . Clarke . Bro . Terry's working is so well known that it is only necessary to say that on the present occasion it was rendered with his usual ability , and will no doubt be long remembered by the brethren , as the ceremony evidently produced a great impression upon them . Bro . VV . Clarke then assumed the chair , and worked the installation ceremony in his usual
masterl y manner ; indeed , we think the members of the lodge of instruction may congratulate themselves upon two such distinguished brethren being present to work the ceremonies on the first night of itscarecr . Bro . Tijon , J . VV . of the parent lodge , must have felt gratified that his efforts in starting this lodge of instruction had met with such support and so hcarly a response from the brethren in the
neighbourhood and also the Province of Essex . I he lodge was honoured by the presence of Bro . A . Buck , P . P . G . S . VV . Essex , who during his year of office as a Prov . G . S . W . was called upon to assume ( pro tem . ) the office of P . G . M ., owing to the lamented death of Lord Tcnterdcn . The lodge is also indebted to Bro . Wm . Graves , Organist of the Guelph Lodge , who with the assistance of several brethren
conducted the musical portion of the ceremonies , and in no small degree added to the impressiveness . The officcts invested for the evening were Bros . R . Logan , VV . M . ; J . T . Rubey , S . W . ; A . Peterken , J . VV . ; C . | . Tijon , Treas . ; A . Souch , S . D . ; T . D . Birch . ' J . D . ; W . Graves , Orir . ; T . F . Tyer , I . G . ; E . Brown , acting Tyler ; and J . Taylor , Preceptor . The names of about 50
brethren were announced as joining members of the lodge of instruction . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a substantial supper prepared by Bro . Williams . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily received , that of "The Grand Officers " being responded to by Bro . VV . Clarke ; and " The Prov . Grand Officers " by Bro . Buck , who also
proposed the toast of the evening , and in a humourous speech mentioned that the present lodge had no need to be ashamed of the infant whose birth they had that evening met to celebrate . Bro . TERRY in reply to the toast of "The Consecrating Officers , " stated that it was with considerable pleasure that he was present that evening , which was enhanced by the fact that he presided at the consecration of the mother
lodge , and , adverting to the wide range of Freemasonry , enjoined the brethren of the lodge of instruction to do all they could towards that excellent virtue of the Craft—Charity—as it was in a great measure due to the assistance given by the various lodges of instruction that the Masonic Charities were supported . The remaining toasts were that of "The W . M . of the Evening , Hro . R . Logan , " and also "Bro . C . J . Tijon "; the Tyler ' s toast bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft jKasonrg . UNION WATERLOO LODGE ( No . 13 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , Bro . R . A .
Smith , W . M ., in the chair . There was a crowded lodge , and among those present were G . Davis , P . M . ; H . Syer , P . M . ; S . Masters , S . W . ; VV . Akers , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Bidgood ,
Org . ; A . Cleal , S . D . ; J . Milburn , J . D . ; VV . Tailly , I . G . ; G . H . Roberts , VV . M . 700 ; G . Kenneday , VV . M . 153 G ; T . Butt , P . M . 700 ; T . R . Embold , P . M . 426 ; J . Gaskill , P . M . 1076 ; G . W . King , 1437 ; E . VV . Sinnett , 1566 ; E . Duffing , 753 ; J . Parsons , 1437 ; J . Bell , SoS ; A . D . Capon , 913 ; G . H . Hill , S . W . 1437 ; W . Maule , I . G . 1536 ; G . Lawrance , 913 ; E . M . Taylor , 913 ; R .
Buckler , 1817 ; C . Gardner , 153 G ; C . Carter , 1472 j C . Beds , 700 ; C . Jolly , J . VV . 1472 ; and others . The ballot was taken for Messrs . E . A . Oates , C . T . Foss , and J . Home , and proving unanimous , those gentlemen were , with Messrs . H . Brook and J . Goddard ( already balloted for ) initiated into the Craft . The ceremony was performed twice , three in one batch and two in the other .
Bros . Staples , Turner , ' and Dixon were then passed , and Bro . Crowdy was raised ; the whole of this heavy and arduous work beingcarried out by the W . M . and his officers in a style that won the hearty commendation of all present . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of a slight refreshment in an adjoining room . On reassembling round the social board the W . M . gave " The Queen
and the Craft , " and other preliminary toasts in good style , and Bro . Davis in briefly proposing " The Health of the VV . M . " said it would be superfluous for him to point out to the brethren the admirable manner in which the W . M . carried out his duties . Bro . Butt in responding to the toast of " The Visitors " congratulated the W . M . and lodge upon what he called a
" noble gathering ; " and Bro . Kenneday paid a high compliment to the VV . M . and officers , especially the junior ones , and considered it an honour to belong to such an ancient and noble old lodge . " The Initiates " were toasted , and severally responded , and then the " Past Masters " received honours , Bro . Davis responding ; " The Officers" and Tyler ' s toasts concluding an interesting and pleasant evening .
BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Arthur Triggs , VV . M . ; VV . Snowdin , S . W . ; John Super , J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Liddall , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Clark , S . T > . ; F . G . Barron , J . D . ; E . Jones , I . G . ; S . Millis , Stwd . j G . Longstaff , Tyler ; T . Hall , T . Walton ,
C . J . I timer , I . Cubitt , A . U . Creak , and J . Cox , P . Ms . ; lohn Simpson , George Cox , and Arthur VV . Toms . Visitors : Bros . 11 . M . Leslie , VV . M . 187 ; Charles Turner , 91 ; and VV . Wyatt , 45 ( Canada ) . Lodge having been duly opened the list of members was signed for the Clerk of the Peace . Bro . Arthur VV . Toms was next duly passed to the Second Degree , and notice given
of a motion to reconsider the byelaws at next lodge meeting . The sum of £ 5 12 s . Gd . was voted from the lodge funds for Bro . Cubitt s list , raising same to £ 15 15 s ., as a contribution from the members of the lodge for the Benevolent Institution , conditionally that the votes for same arc in the name of the lodge . A Canadian brother
was relieved from the Benevolent lund of the lodge and kindly offered employment by the S . D . Letters of condolence were ordered to be written on behalf of the lodge to the representatives of the late Bro . Joseph Lavender , P . M ., for 38 years member of this lodge ; and to Bro . Herman C . Merivale on account of his prolonged illness .
LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-strcct , E . G ., Bio . Solomon Barnett , W . M ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . A . E . Staley , I . P . M . ; Boaz , S . W . ; Peartree , J . W . ; W . D . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Myers , Hon . Sec ; H . 'Tipper , I . G . ; Past Masters F . Conner , 1 .
Ross , I . VV . C . Bush , J . D . Barnett , N . Gluckstein , E . Guttheil , and others . During the evening Bros . David and Michael Walter were raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Thompson , Lochel , and Bucchenbacher were passed to that of Fellow Craft . The sum of ten guineas was voted on the list of Bro . J . Croker , P . M ., who will represent the lodge at the ensuing festival for the K . M . I , for Girls .
After ample icfreshment the usual toasts were g iven and responded to , the remarks on all sides being distinguished by commendable brevity . Bro . Capt . Nicols , P . AI . 1974 , took occasion to say that in a Masonic career of upwards of five and twenty years , during which time he had travelled in many counliics , both in Europe and elsewhere , he could state without ( lattery
that nowhere was his welcome more heartil y cordial than among brethren of the Jewish persuasion . He had visited the Lodge of Tranquillity before , and had on that occasion made a similar statement . His appreciation of the kindnesses he had everywhere received from Jewish brethren was , however , so stiong that he thought it a pleasure to tell the same story at every opportunity . He would only
add that it had been his lot to listen to many able and talented Masters , and could assert that few surpassed the present W . M . in the manner in which the ceremonies were performed that evening . Bro . Staley in giving "The Health of the W . M . " endorsed the opinion of the foregoing speaker . Bro . Algernon Sydney , one of the oldest Past Masters , replying lor " The Past Masters , " said although he did but
seldom visit the lodge , yet his heart was always with them . He was delighted to observe the great prosperity of the lodge , whose prestige was well maintained by the number and high respectability of the members . Songs by Bros . Reeves , Thompson , Bailey , Haines , and J . D . Barnett enlivened the proceedings , and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated at an unusuall y early hour .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
NORTHERN BAR LODGE ( No . 1610 ) . —This distinguished lodge held its installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when Bro . R . Luck , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Durham , the W . M . elect , was installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed in a most eloquentand impressive manner by Bro . Buszard ,
Q . C ., M . P ., P . M ., P . G . S . The following officers were invested : Bros . Edmund Macrory , I . P . M . ; Edward Ridley , S . W . ; James R . Mellor , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Harford , Chap . ; S . Pope , Q . C ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . A . Meek , Sec . ; W . C . Gully , Q . C ., S . D . ; P . H . Wormald , J . D . ; W . E . M . Tomlinson , M . P ., I . G . ; T . H . Baylis , Q . C ., D . C ; T . Threifall , P . M ., P . G . S ., Org . ; Rostron ,
Lcckwood , Q . C ., Bruce , Q . C ., Butler , and Forbes , Q . C ., Stwds . ; H . VV . Darling , lyler . There were also present , in addition to the brethren already named , Bros . Victor Alexander Williamson , P . M ., P . G . W . ; the Hon . Justice Cave , P . M ., P . G . W . ; T . C . Tatham , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . Potter , Q . C ., P . M . ; Sir Farrer Herschell , Q C ., M . P ., P . M ., Solicitor-General ; and other brethren . Visitors ! Bros . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Sir Henry Edmund
Knight , P . M ., ex-Lord Mayor ; John W . Mellor , O . C ., M . P ., P . M . ; Wm . Dalby , P . M . ; G . R . Green , Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . ; K . A . Luck , P . M . ; G . Findlay , P . M ., P . G . S . ; John Havers , P . G . W . ; T . S . Soden , P . M ., P . G . S . ; R . P . Spice , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Alfred Strong , P . M . ; Arthur Collins , Q . C ., P . M . ; Myles Fenton , Sir John B . Monckton , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; Prior Goldney , Mark F . Napier , George Gumbleton , and other distinguished brethren .
Past Master s jewels were presented to Bros . Sir Farrer Herschell , Q . C .. M . P ., I . P . M ., and Edmund Macory , theretiring W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where they were joined by several other brethren and spent an enjoyable
evening . — COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The monthl y meeting of this lodge was held at The Criterion , Picadilly , on the nth inst ., there being present Bros . G . Coleman , W . M . ; J . J acobs , S . W . ; H . VV . Kedgley , J . VV . ; Ed . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; T . A . Dixon , S . D . ; B . Solomon , I . D . ; I .
Figgiss , I . G . ; G . Reynolds , A . W . S . ; VV . H . Gulliford , I . P . M . ; C . Kedgley , P . M . ; J . Stacey , Org . ; S . Ralph , Frank Gulliford , W . T . Ralph , Ed . Cousins , j . Woodward , L . Isaacs , J . Bellamy , J . Peart , G . C . Howard , G . H . Reynolds , and Bro . Win . Roots , 1273 , as a visitor . The lodge was opened in due foim and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bros . W . T . Ralph and J . Woodward were raised to the sublime decree of
M . M . by the W . M . in a very admirable manner . Bro . J . Bellamy was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary to the lodge of instruction , said that an association had been established in connection with the lodge of instruction , for the purpose of securing lifegovernorships of the Masonic Charities by the weekly payment of one shilling , and that the books and rules would be ready by the 20 th inst . The W . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitor , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge under its new Mastership was held on the 13 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; D . Ferguson , S . W . ; R . II . Rogers , J . W . j E . Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., Sec ; E . Austin , S . D . ; Cowell Helden , J . D . ; C . R . Cross , I . G . j Col . J . Creaton , P . M . ; R . G . Shute , I . P . M . ;
J . Williams , P . M . ; J . Nielson , P . M . ; W . Carrington , B . Brett , Gen . W . Anderson , J . Purnell , A . Solomons , H . D . Benton , J . Longden , It . Ridgley , A . J . Taylor , W . Russell , and others . There was a great deal of work to do for a new Master ; but in each degree and every part of the ceremony the W . M . acquitted himself well , giving every satisfaction to > the brethren who were present . At the proper time Bro .
II . D . Benton was presented for raising , and answered all the questions without dictation . It is a rule in this lodge all candidates must answer fur themselves , the proposer and seconder being held responsible that they arc properly taught . After being entrusted Bro . Benton was dul y raised to the Sublime Degree . Bros . Gen . VV . Anderson , A . Solomons , and J . Purnell were then presented as candidates for
passing , they also answering the questions , showing they had not been neglected , and after being entrusted were admitted and passed to the decree of F . C . the W . M . then had to perform the ceremony of initiation , and Mr . Francis Toombs was duly admitted to the light of Freemasonry . The business of the evening being ended the lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to a little but exceedingly pleasant dinner provided for them at the Holbortv Restaurant . After the cloth was cleared the W . M . proposed the usual Masonic toasts in few but well-chosen words , saying he thought the brethren would derive more pleasure from the music and readings about to be placed before them than in listening to his talk . In speaking of
the P . Ms , he thanked them for the asaistance they always endeavoured to render the VV . M . ; also the Treasurer and Secretary , as without them he did nut know what the lodge would do . In repl y ing for "The P . Ms ., " Bro . William said it was always his wish to do the best he could for the lodge , and he thought the best way to do that was to do whatever he saw was required to be done .
The Secretary in responding thanked the brethren for the way they always assisted him in his duties , and told them in confidence the VV . M . was preparing a treat for them at their April meeting , when he thought they would be asked to bring their wives , sisters , and sweethearts withthem . During the evening some excellent music was given by Bros . J . Kift , Arthur Thomas , and J . Ion Cantlc ; also recitals by Bro . W . G . Reynolds .
HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . 1986 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . The good repute of the lodge in respect ol its woiking and position has become generally known during the past ,
which is also its first , year and accounted for the excellent attendance of brethren on this impoitant occasion . The lodge was opened promplly at four o ' clock by VV . Bro . Walter Hopekirk , P . M ., W . M ., and his officers , viz . : VV . Bros . John Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ,