Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

much as they could to the charities , and hoped in future to be able to give more . " The Health of thc newly appointed Officers " was most ably ' proposed by Bro . Councillor Batty , who dilated " ad seriatim" upon each officer ' s merits and capability , and congratulated the W . M . upon having so efficient a staff under hi— .. Several other toasts were proposed and

responded to , and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent . The W . M . the following evening entertained a number of brethren and ladies at a soiree in the Masonic Hall , where dancing was indulged in until the small hours of the morning . TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1-03 ) . —This lodge held a meeting on the nth inst . at

the Albany Hotel . Among those present were Bros . W . Taylor , P . M ., W . M .,- T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W . j Artus , P . M ., acting JAV . -, W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Treas ., and acting Secretary , in the absence through illness of Bro . W . Wigginton ; Powell , S . D . j Briggs , J . D . j Gurney , acting I . G . j Williams , Org . j R . J . H . SaundersI . P . M . ; ar \ d Harrison , Tyler .

, The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot was taken upon behalf of Messrs . A . E . Bunn and J . P . Bowden for initiation , and for Bros . R . Revett , 130 , and T . A . Jenkins , 179 , as joining members , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The W . M . then proceeded to pass Bro . H . Jenkins as a F . C , and afterwords to initiate Messrs . Bunn and Bowden , both ceremonies

being most ably performed . It was then moved and seconded that in recognition of services rendered to the Craft in general , and this lodge in particular , VV . Bro . R . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., & c , be elected an honorary member . The ballot having been taken thereon was found to be unanimous , and the acting Secretary was ordered to forward the result to W . Bro . Thrupp . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturda } ' , the 14 th inst ., at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . There were present Bros . Weedon , W . M . ; Ashton , S . W . j Wolf , J . W . ; Rhodes , S . D . j Archer , J . D . ; Gibbs , I . G . ; Brasted , acting Preceptor , and Galer , Sec . ; also Bros . Houghton , Venning , Bevan , Recknall , Mallett , Richardson , Marks , Lone , and

Manger . The ledge was opened in due form with prayer , and the minutes of last lodge meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Manger having offered himself a candidate , the ceremony of initiotinn was rehearsed . Bro . Lone having offered himself a candidate for passing was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of Marksthe kindl

passing was rehearsed by Bro . , VV . M . y vacating the chair in his favour . Bro . Brasted then worked thc first section of the lecture assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Weedon worked the first section of the lecture assisted by Bro . Ashton . Proposed by Bro . Galer , and seconded by Bro . Richardson that Bro . Recknall , P . M . of the Euphrates Lodge , No . 212 , becomearr . emberof thelodge , carried unanimously . Proposed

by Bro . Brasted and seconded by Bro . Wolf that Bro . Ashton be W . M . for the ensuing week , carried . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in due form with prayer and adjourned . The members of the above lodge of Instruction by invitation will work the fifteen sections at the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction held at Bro . Mukhams , The Allwynne Castle , St . Paul ' s Road , Highbury , on Friday , the 27 th inst . Brethren are cordially invited to attend on that

occasion . _ COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 )—A meeting was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maidenlane , Covent Garden , on the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . Ralph , W . M . ; VV . H . Gulliford , S . VV . ; L . Nathan , J . W . j B . M . Nathan , S . D . ; A . Dickson , J . D . ; B . Solomons , I . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds ,

Secretary ; E . VV . Smith , Brand , and W . Smith . Ihe lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . E . W . Smith having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Lodge called off and resumed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Smith worked the First Section of this Lecture .

Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . Smith worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . Richardson , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . VV . H . Gulliford be W . M . fcr the ensuing week , who was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Bro . Richardson , Preceptor , in proposing that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes

of the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction , said that the W . M . j although a very young Mason , had performed his work in a very admirable and satisfactory manner , and proved that the sooner young members of mother lodges joined locges of instruction the easier it would be for them to learn to work , it gave them confidence . The lodge was then closed in due form .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 105 ) . —The in . stallatio . i meeting of this old chapter was held on the 10 th inst . at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , when there v . ore present Comps . Moss , M . E . Z . ; Davis , H , ; Stewart , j . j Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Ellborn , S . N . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Davis , P . Soj . ; Cleghorn , ist Asst . Soj . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., I . P . Z . ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Elsam , P . P . G . P . S . Surrey , P . Z . ; P . Robinson ,

P . Z . ; J . Mander , P . Z . ; Whitley , Smith , Harris , Parkinson , Janitor , and others . Among the visitors were Comps . Ochsc , 141 ; Underwood , 13 GG ; Rhodes , 1 G 42 ; Rogers , 1 G 42 ; Smout , jun ., 1642 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Scorbis , 177 , was balloted for , and being in attendance was ably exalted to thc thc Royal

Arch Degree by thc M . E . Z . The ceremony of installing the Three Principals , Comps . Davis , Stewart , and Ellborn was then performed by Comp . Peter Robinson ., who at its conclusion received a vote of thanks for his excellent services . The officers invested were Comps . Davage , S . E . ; T . Davis , S . N . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Cleghorn , P . Soj . ; Harris . nl : & . Soi . j and Parkinson , Janitor .

Royal Arch.

The M . E . Z . previously to the lodge being closed pre - sented Comp . Moss with a very handsome jewel in . recognition of his exertions in the Principal ' s chair during the The recipient having ackowledged the gift in fitting terms the chapter was formally closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given and warmly received .

WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1207 ) . —The convocation of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., there were present Comps . Robert H . Crowden , M . E . Z . j VV . Lake , H . j B . Fullwood , J . j J . C . Woodrow , Scribe E . ; Thos . Perrin , N . j Watson Osmond , P . S . ; James Crowden , Assist . Soj . ; W . J . Lavington , Assist . Soj . ; Church , Janitor ; Finch ,

Basley , and others . Visitors : Comps . H . Guest , 134 ; Samuel Guest , 134 j and Boyes , 142 . .. .. The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee , which was considered satisfactory , was adopted , after which the candidate for exalting , in consequence of ill-health , not putting in an appearance the ceremony of exaltation was

rehearsed , when the new officers for the year had the opportunity of proving their worth . Comp . E . B . Harding , P . Z . 742 , 1345 , and 149 6 , was balloted for and unanimously elected as a joining member . Bro . Henry Windybank was proposed for exaltation at the next meeting by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Robt . H . Crowden , and seconded by Comp . W . J . Lavington , Assist . Soj . The banquet was served in Comp . Lasson ' s usual perfect The

style and the toasts were heartily responded to . M . E . Z ., Robt . H . Crowden , was cordially congratulated upon the honour of being re-elected for another year of office as First Principal , an honour for which he duly thanked the companions in proper form . The visitors , and also the newly elected officers , did justice to their respective toasts , and a very pleasant evening was terminated at an early hour .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 13 S 1 ; . —This flourishing chapter held its last meeting for the season on the 5 th inst ., at thc Horns Tavern , Kennington-park . Among those present were Comps . H . Higgins , M . E . Z . j H . P . Speedy , H . ; W . P . Webb , J . j G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Kohler , S . N . ; Appleton , P . S . j Cooper , ist Asst . S . j Ayling 2 nd Asst . S . j G . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ;

, T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., I . P . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z . ; James Terry , P . Z . ( hon . member ); H . J . Lardner , Cruse , Palmer , Dowling ; Daley , Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bro . George Gardner , 177 and it proved to be

, unanimous . The ceremony of installing the Principals followed . Ex . Comp . J . Terry , who has undertaken that duty since the consecration of the chapter , then with the assistance of Comp . Lardner inducted Comp . Speedy as M . E . Z . ; Webb , as H . j and Kohler as J . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks was unanimously nassed and ordered to be recorded on the minutes

to Ex . Comp . Terry , for the very excellent way in which be had performed the arduous duty of installation . . The officers invested and appointed were Comps . G . Everett , jun ., S . E . j Appleton , S . N . j G . Everett , Treas . j Cooper , P . S . ; Ayling , 1 st Asst . S . ; Cruse , 2 nd Asst . S . ; and Daley , [ am ' tor . The M . E . Z ., who notwithstanding he was

suffering from severe illness , then in a most praiseworthy manner exalted Bro . Gardner to the dignity of a Royal Arch Mason . The presentation of a jewel to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Higgins , having taken place , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .

BOLTON . —Concord Chapter ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting ot this chapter was held at the Swan Hotel , on Monday , the iGth inst . When there were present Comps . James Walker , P . G . Std . Br ., H . ; James Newton , P . P . G . N ., Scribe E . ; Johnson Mills , N . ; E . M . Garstang , P . S . ; J . VV . Roiley , Janitor ; P . Z . ' s G . P . Brockbank , P . P . G . N . ; James Brown , and S . Crowther ,

P . G . Steward ; also as visitors Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J . ; James Horrocks , P . Z . 34 S , P . G . and A . S . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , Z . 221 , P . G . Treas . ; J . M . Rutler , P . Z . 221 , P . G . Registrar ; John Barrett , 221 , P . G . Steward ; Ihos . Higson , P . Z . 34 S j and Wm . Cooper , E . 34 S . The chapter having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J ., proceeded to install the Principals elect and invest the other officers , viz .: Comps . James Walker , Z . ; Saml . Crowther , H . ; Johnson Mills , J . j James Newton , E . ; E . M . Garstang , N . j Rooke

Pennington , P . S . ; and J . W . Roiley , Janitor . The ceremony was performed by Comp . Sillitoe in an excellent manner and was listened to with marked attention . A candidate for exaltation was balloted for and approved . It was agreed that the future regular meetings of the chapter should be held on the 3 rd Monday in April and October . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting companions and the chapter was closed .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 1331 ) , —A convocation of this chapter was convened on Monday , thc 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Comps . Major Douglas , P . G . P . S ., M . E . Z . j Hall , H . ; Clisham , J . ; Harris , S . E , ; Robertson , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Russell , ist A . S . ; Taylor , and A . S . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z . ; Col . Richardson , P . P . G . R .,

P . Z ., Treas . ; Hill , Janitor ; and several other companions . The chapter was opened in accordance with ancient rites , but as there was no business on thc agenda only some formal work was done , and the companions , as is the custom , adjourned , after spending an hour or so in pleasant and fraternal sociality . YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday

week last . 'The following members were present : Comps . C . G . Padel , Z . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . as H . ; G . Simpson , J . ; James Key , S . E . ; G . Balmford , P . Z . as S . N . j M . Millington , as P . S . ; E . J . de Salis , and H . Chapman , as Assistants ; W . Lackenby , R . Ware , and others . Bros . S . J . Dalton , Eboracum Lodge , 1611 , and Sergt .-Major Morgan , 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge , were exalted to the degree . After the close of the chapter thc companions met at supper at which the M . E . Z . presided .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday afternoon , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . Capt . J . Sculley , R . H . A ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent , was placed in the chair as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , or until a successor shall have been duly installed in his place . Bro . Capt . J . J . Donelly , S . W ., and P . P . G . D . C . Kent , * was elected W . M ., but

retired on account of illness , and at a subsequent lodge of emergency Bro . Sculley , J . W ., was unanimously chosen in place of Bro . Donnelly , whose retirement was universally regretted by the brethren . Bro . D . Dewar , P . G . O ., G . A . Sec . Eng ., honoured the proceedings with his presence , and was received with grand honours . The lodge was opened by Bro . Capt . Eugene Sweny , W . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; and Bro . F . G . Nichols , of Craft lodge

Florence Nightingale having successfully passed the ballot was advanced to the Degree of M . M . M .. Bro . Dewat then took the chair , and with the usual ceremonies Bro . Sculley was placed in the chair and saluted pro forma . He then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Dr . C . W . Y . Godwin , A . M . D ., R . A ., P . G . D . C . Kent , as S . W . ; Sydney Clark , J . W . j J . Mathams , M . O . ; G . Risch , S . O . ; E . Denton , J . O . j Captain E . Sweny , I . P . M ., Treas . j K .

Ugland , Sec . and S . D . j Riddle , J . D . j F . Nichols , I . G . j and J . Lackland , Tyler . Letters were read from Bros , the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., P . G . M . Kent , and the Rev . C . A . Solbe , B . A ., P . P . G . Chap . Kent , regretting inability to attend . Bro . Sweny was then presented with a Past Mark Master's jewel , of the value of ten guineas , as a token of respect from the brethren and to mark their appreciation of his services during the past twelve months

while serving as W . M . of the lodge . He returned thanks and the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present , besides those above enumerated , wcre Bros . C Coupland , P . M . 226 , and P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; W . Weston , P . M . 226 , and P . P . G . O . Kent ; R . Pidcock , P . M . 66 ; A . Penfold , W . M . 226 , and P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; D . C Capon , S . O . 226 , and P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; W . Richey , 51 j G . Spinks , C .

Jolly , 226 ( Freemason ) , and others . A superb banquet , prepared by Bro . W . Moulder , of Station-road , Woolwich , was then partaken of by the brethren , who honoured the usual loyal toasts , and then the W . M . in flattering terms proposed " The Health of the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , Grand Master of England , the Earl of Kintore , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Dewar ,

who had so kindly attended and performed the installation ceremony that day . Bro . Dewar , who is exceedingly popular in this district , was received with cheers as he rose to reply . He said the toast was one he should have liked to have said a lot about , had time allowed , but as he had now only a few minutes to catch his train for town , he must cut his remarks down as much as possible . To their esteemed Grand Master he

was devoted , and simpl y so because it was a pleasure to serve under him . The love he had for the Orderj the energy he displayed for its prosperity , and above all thc ( courtesy he evinced to all who came in contact with him , made it a pleasure to serve under him , and he ( Bro . Dewar ) could only say that it was impossible for him in the short time he had at his disposal to tell them half their Grand Master ' s good

qualities . The Grand Officers were always most zealous for the good of Mark Masonry , and for himself , while thanking them for the cordial reception they always extended to him at the Florence Nightingale Lodge , he could assure them that anything he could do to assist them or the cause generally he should only be too happy to do at any time . He then retired from the hall with every demonstration of respect from the brethren . The next toast was that ot "The R . W . Bro . the Rev .

Thos . Robinson , M . A ., Provincial Grand Master of Kent , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of Bro . Coupland , who in response pointed out the fact that he was only a Past Grand Officer , while Bro . Godwin was a Present Grand Officer . He would however not further challenge the W . M's call , but would gratefully return his most sincere thanks for the toast . He felt sure their worthy Grand Master would have been only

too glad to be present were it possible , and in his name he ( Bro . Coupland ) again thanked them . There was one thing he should like to bring before their notice and that was that at their Provincial Grand meetings the absence of many of the officers ( provincial ) of the Florence Nightingale Lodge was most conspicuous . He trusted to nave the pleasure of seeing the W . M . and some of the officers at the next meeting , and promised to give them a most

hospitable welcome should they attend . Bro . ; Godwin supposed that as a present Grand Officer it was his province to return thanks for the toast , and had two things to apologise for j in the first place for not doing so at once , and ncxt for not appearing in lodge in Grand Lodge clothing . Well the first he would at once make amends for , but the second was not his fault , for his tailor , who he was toldiwas a good Masonic tailor , had not got his

clothing ready . Then as to Bro . Coupland's remarks , he quite agreed with him as to the necessity of attending Grand Lodge , but under the peculiar circumstances of the case on the day he was to receive provincial honours , it was no more in his power to attend than to fly to York . But then he had asked Bro . Coupland to attend and accept the honour for him , and Bro . Coupland had done so , and he now thanked him for so doing . He should however

endeavour to do his duty as the knew all the rest of the Grand Officers did , and could only thank them cordially for the toast . The next toast was that of " The W . M ., " and in proposing it Bro . Sweny referred to the regret felt by every member of the lodge , especially their excellent W . M ., at the unfortunate illness of Bro . Donnelly . When that brother declined the office they unanimously elected Bro .

Sculley to fill the chair , and he , Bro . Sweny , felt sure that in him they had a Master who would not onl y add to the muster roll of the lodge , but keep up its prestige for good working and hospitality , and make it as it deserved to be a thoroughl y sound and prosperous one . Bro . Sculley thanked the brethren for their good wishes , and promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to cement the good feeling that existed in the lodge and make it worthy of its grand name , the Florence Nightingale .