Reports Of Misonic Meetings.

Reports of Misonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Tuscan Lodge , No . 14 . —This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., under the presidency of Bros . Cornwell , W . M . ; Bristow , S . W . ; Hillyer , J . W . ; when Bro . Sadler was ably passed to the second degree . Bro . Bristow was elected Grand Steward ,

and a donation of five guineas was voted to the Boys ' School . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the tavern and partook ofthe banquet supplied liberally by the new manager . Two visitors honoured the lodge by their presence , Bros . Stohwasser , P . M ., and Robinson , P . M .

Neptune Lodge , No . 22 . —This lodge met at Radley s Hotel , on Thursday , 24 th February , at 3 p . m ., the W . M ., Bro . Thos . White , in the chair . Bros . Brown and Cooper were raised , and Bro . Berger was passed . The following subscriptions to the charities were voted Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , ^ 10 ; Boys ' School , , £ 5 55 . ; Girls' School , £$ 5 s . ; a fewel , value

six guineas , was voted to Bro . Edward Hughes , Hon . Sec . ; a Past Master ' s Jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Geo . Salter , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services . The W . M . solicited contributions to the " Masonic Life Boat Fund , " of the committee of which he is a member . Two new members were proposed : Bro . Fairweather ( late Phcenix , 173 ) for joining , and Mr . Ward for

initiation . The members adjourned to dinner at seven , and retired at 10 . 30 . The visitors were Bros . Webber ( Rob . Burns , 25 ) , Fairweather ( Phcenix , 173 ) , Pike ( Phoenix , 257 ) , Aston ( Alfred , 3 S 4 ) . Lodge of Faith , No . 141 .- -This lodge met on Tuesday , the 22 nd Febiuary , Anderson ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . James Hill , W . M ., presided ; , assisted by Bros . Speed ,

S . W . ; C . C . Taylor , J . W . ; Grtfcn , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; James Pitt , I . G . ; also Bros . Hyde , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M . and Treasurer ; Stewart , P . M . ; Peavers , P . M . ; N . Gluckstein , P . M . ; A . E . Harris , P . M . ; Gottheil , P . M . ; and a full lodge of brethren . The visitors were : Bros . Symmonds , formerly a P . M . of the Lodge of Faith ; Jones , also at one lime a P . M . ofthe same lodge ; Fowler , Royal

Albert ; and Mackintosh , of the Old Dundee . During the evening Bros . Amos and lies were advanced to Ihe third , and Bros . Johnson and M'Dowell passed to the second , degree . The ballot having proved in favour of Messrs . David and Morris Davis , these gentlemen were regularly introduced in Freemasonry according to ancient custom . The onerous duties of the evening were

performed in a manner very creditable lo the W . M . After the business ofthe lodge , the brethren adjourned to enjoy an excellent repast , under the able superintendence of Bro . William Smith . After the routine toasts had been disposed of in agreably quick succession , the health of the Visitors was proposed and responded to by Bros . Jones and Symmonds . Bro . Jones said it was just 33 years ago that

he was initiated in the Lodge of Faith , served the various oflices and eventually had the honour of being the W . M . of the lodge . Soon after , circumstances occurred which caused him to withdraw , and , strange to say that this was thc first time for 27 years he had an opportunity of visiting his mother lodge . It was , however , gratifying to him to find that thc lodge had prospered and increased

in numbers , talent and respectability . —Bro . Symmonds just wished to add a few remarks to what had been slated by Bro . Jones ; he could not say he was quite so old a member of the lodge of Faith as Bro . Jones , nor had he been quite so long an absentee , nevertheless it was twenty years ago that he served the office of W . M . in the Lodge of Faith . Since then he had been travelling in many

different lands . Hcwasatrue Freemason and had a perfect consciousness of the value and high importance of the Order ; indeed , the whole of his family , brothers , father , uncle , grandfather , and probably beyond that , all belonged to , or had been members of the Craft . But none could so thoroughly appreciate its utility and the mystic tie which unites brother to brother in fraternal affection than the

traveller while dwelling in a foreign land amongst strange people ; the hand of friendship is extended to him , and offices of kindness performed in loving good fellowship . Thanking the brethren for the way he had been received , Bro . Symmonds expressed his desire to rejoin tne lodge if the brethren would accept him , as he had again settled in London . —Tothe toast ofthe Initiates . Bro . David Davis

replied in a neat and telling speech , whilst Bro . Morris Davis , in returning thanks , said he had volunteered into the ranks of the Craft , and , with permission , he would now volunteer a song , upon which he exerted his fine voice in a most gratifying manner . The health of the W . M ., P . M . ' s , and officers were then proposed and severally responded to . The proceedings of the evening

were enlivened by a variety of songs by Bros . Amos , Parks and Johnson , as also by a recitation from thc "Lady of Lyons , " beautifully rendered by Bro . David Davies , the new initiate . Altogether the meeting was of a most interesting character , and thc unity and harmony existing among the brethren decidedly exemplary . It ought to lie

mentioned that a circular was read in the lodge , sent by Bro . 1 £ . Gottheil , P . M . 141 , lion . Sec . to the Freemason ' s Life Boat Fund , and the result was that nearly every brother in the Lodge subscribed towards this laudable object ; while Bro . W . Stewart , P . M ., proposed that five guineas should be given from the funds of the lodge for tbat purpose .

Lod ^ e I'insbury , SGl . —This well-attended lodge met at that worthy brother ofthe Temple , Bro . Bond's , Thc Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Finsbury , on Friday last , when in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., the W . Bro . P . M . Purdy , Hon . Sec , conferred the Supreme Degree on Bros . Albrecht , Tilley , and Senior , after

which that esteemed brother , the W . Bro . Mackey , P . M ., conferred the second degree on Bro . Bass and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry Messrs . Gibbs and Wilding , and closed the lodge in the usual form . After which , at an excellent banquet , supplied in Bro . Bond ' s usual and liberal style , Bro . Mackey presided , and in his usual and felicitous style proposed the regular loyal and

Masonic . toasts , giving all strangers a fraternal welcome , after which the toast of the visitors was given in true Masonic style , and in returning thanks for that of " The Visitors , " ( who as usual were numerous ) , the W . Bro .- Chalmers I . Paton said : I am very pleased to be amongst you this evening harmonising in the light , tyrd amongst the many beauties of Freemasonry

one of them must be apparent to all present , that although of a different part of the nation I meet with you in the bosom of the lodge as one of yourselves , participating in its advantages , and on an equal . In fact , men of all nations , climes , or creeds , are admitted into our ancient and honourable Order as members . One essential and necessary qualification we demand is that all believe in God and a

resurrection ; allowing each to choose his own form of worship , and serving God as he chooses , but never acting contrary to the laws ofthe nation in ivluch he resides . Much of recent has been said in regard to Freemasonry and its antiquity ; on this point I shall not dwell , as I intend bringing it before the Craft in another way soon . This , however , I do say , that we have ample proof that

Freemasonry existed , and was in a flourishing condition in the year 1136 in the northern part of Great Britain . It is needless for me to recapitulate all the varied beauties of the Order ; by a glance at the landmarks , laws , and charges they are to be seen , and our never departing from them , but always acting up to them , will make ourselves better men , fitted for every position in life . I conclude ,

and thank you all for your kindness and attention to me and the visiting brethren this evening , and am sure every brother visitor will endorse all I have said . —In returning thanks for the " Masonic Charities , " the W . Bro . James Terry , P . G . Sword-bearer Herts , expressed his great and sincere gratification and thanks for the liberal manner in which this lodge and its members on every occasion

supported the various chanties ofthe Order . —After the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " Bro . James Nicholls , S . W ., returned thanks ; and Bro . R . S . Hart , in a neat and appropriate speech , thanked thc acting W . M . for his kind congratulations on his recovery from a long and painful illness , which had been more painful to himself personally on account of being unfortunately

compelled to neglect those onerous duties which he considered every officer of a lodge took upon himself when he accepted office ; but he trusted by the help of the G . A . O . T . U . to show in future such an example as would be of benefit to all of the junior members as were anxious to attain the honour of the chair of K . S . —After a delightful reunion the proceedings concluded with the toast of

" To all poor and distressed Masons . Whittington Lodge , No . S 62 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel Fleetstreet . Bro . J . Weaver , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . S . S . Davis , S . W . ; J . Salisbury , J . W . ; J . Brett , P . M . ; W . Ilurlston , P . M . ; W . F . N . Quilty , P . M . ; D . J . Davis , P . M . ; R . Wentworth Little , Sec . ; W . J .

H . Jones , S . D . ; A . Frickenhaus , J . D . ; W . F . Smith , ( P . M . ) I . G ., and a number of brethren . Messrs . Sissons and Bullock were initiated , and Bro . Oswalt was passed to the second degree . The initiation and joining fees were raised , and the sum of two guineas was voted on Bro . Little ' s list , as Steward for the Boys' School . An agreeable evening was afterwards spent at the festive board ,

which was graced with the presence of two visitors : Bros . W . Carpenter , P . M . 177 , and F . J . Cox , W . M ., 101 . This lodge is one of thc best worked , and what is of no less importance , one of the happiest ii the Craft . Rose of Denmark Lodge , A o . 975 . — An emergency mectingof this lodge was held at the White Hart , Barnes , on the iSth ult ., and was well attended , the W . M ., Bro . G .

T . Noyce , being supported by Bros . C . A . Smith , S . W . ; W . II . Barnard , J . W . ; II . Potter , Treas . ; R . Wentworth Little , P . G . Sec . Middlesex , P . M . and Sec . ; G . II . Oliver , P . M . j F . II . Ncwcns , P . M . ; R . B . Huddlcston , S . D . ; S . H . ( Stephens , J . D . ; W . Hamlyn , I . G ., and many other brethren . Bros . Lemon and Hayes were

passed to thc F . C . degree , and Messrs . Clipson and Colwell were initiated , the work being carefully performed by the W . M . and his officers . After the lodge business thc brethren adjourned to the banquet table , when the usual toasts were given and well received . Bro . W . Dodd , S . W . 1104 , was the only visitor .

PROVINCIAL . SlDCUP , KENT . — Sydney Lodge , No . 829 . —This lodge held its annual meeting at the Black Horse , Sidcup , on Thursday , the 10 th ult . Bro . R . P . Atkins , W . Master , supported by his officers , presided . The lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes and audit report were read and unanimously

received . Ihe ballot was taken for five gentlemen for initiation , also for two joining brothers , which proved unanimous in each case . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thos . Smith was presented to the W . M . to receive from him the benefit of installation , which ceremony was proceeded . villi , the lodge being opened in each degree . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Smith was placed in the chair of K , S .

according to ancient custom ; the Board of Installed Masters being closed , the brethren were admitted , and the W . Master was proclaimed and saluted in each degree , he was then pleased to appoint the following brethren officers for the ensuing year , viz . : Bros . Thompson , S . W . ; Jackson , J . W . ; P . M . Henderson , Sec . ; Borer , S . D . ; Fairchild J . D ., and Pugh , I . G ., who with P . M . Snow , Treas ., were invested with their collars , & c ., by thc Installing Master , Bro . Atkins , who was previously invested as I . P . M , Bro . P . M . Paget the * delivered the usual

address to the W . M ., Wardens , and the lodge , which closed the ceremony of installation . The W . Master then in a very masterly manner initiated three gentlemen into the first degree of Freemasonry . It was proposed that a vote of thanks be placed on the minutes of the lodge to the W . Bro . Dobson , D . P . G . M ., and W . Bro . Hills , P . G . Chaplain , for their kindness in attending the

meeting , also to Bro . P . M . Atkins for the efficient manner in which he performed the ceremony of installation , both of which were duly seconded , put to the lodge and earned unanimously . The W . Master was pleased to appoint Bros . P . M . Paget , Younghusband and Christian , as Stewards of the lodge . After the proposition for two candidates for initiation was taken , the lodge was duly

closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room and partook of a very excellent banquet , and spent a very happy evening . SHEERNESS . —De Shurland Lodge , No . 1089 . —At the ordinary meeting of the above-named lodge , thc W . M ., Bro . J . R . Macdonald , presided . In the course of the evening , Bro . W . Pannell , Secretary , said he had thc

pleasant duty to perform of announcing that the lodge was now out of debt , the last encumbrance having been paid off that evening . ( Hear , hear ) . The lodge had been in existence only four years , and its increase and prosperity had been very marked . That was to be accounted for by the fact that the brethren had all pulled one way , being determined to uphold and carry out the

great principles of Freemasonry in all their unity and beauty . Had it not been for that determination , he doubted much whether he would have been able that night to congratulate them on the flourishing prospects of their lodge . ( Hear , hear ) . The principles of Freemasonry taugYi . them Vo regard , their own prosperity oi _ y as a means of enabling them to extend the hand of charity to

deserving objects , and he was therefore desirous of offering a suggestion , which he believed would be unanimously adopted . The brethren knew that Sheerness possessed a local charity , known as the Benevolent Society , which was one of the noblest examples of the greatest of all principles , for its aid was given without reference to creed or teaching . The funds of that society were not by any

means in a flourishing state , and its efforts , especially at this period of great distress in the town , were much impeded thereby . Help was in consequence needed , and as every guinea handed to the Treasurer would materially assist those among whom it was distributed , he begged to suggest that that amount should be presented to the society from thc funds of the lodge . Thc

W . M . said he thought that it had belter be made a substantive proposition at once . Bro . Pannell accordingly proposed a resolution to thc effect above given . Bro . Dr . Prescott , Royal Artillery , P . M ., seconded the resolution , and it was carried unanimously . Bro . Alfred Filmer , Treasurer of the Benevolent Society , returned grateful thanks for the kindness of the brethren . Bro .

F . Jones P . M ., after commending the laudable and successful efforts of Mrs . Guise , in the establishment of a soup kitchen , moved that the sum of one guinea be presented from the lodge to thc funds of the kitchen . Bro . J . F . Randall seconded the motion , and it was also carried unanimously . Two brethren were initiated , and one passed to the second degree ; and after the

termination of business , the lodge was closed according to " ye antient custom , " and the brethren present , including several visitors , spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in the interchange of harmony and brotherly love . Several toasts were proposed , and the healths of the two "initiates" and the visitors drank with Masonic honors , and duly acknowledged . The pleasant party

separated at an early hour . LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge , No . 1094 . —This lodge held its mouthy meeting at the Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 7 th ultimo . Present : Bros . Sheldon , \ V . M . ; R . II . D . Johnson , P . M . ; Williams , J . W . ; D . Watt , Winstanley , S . D . ; R . R . Martin , acting as J . D . ; Gilbert , I . G . ; Morley and Newman , Stewards ;

Wood , Treas . ; Marsh , P . M ., P . G . D . of C , Sec , and full attendance of members . The lodge was opened in . the first degree , and Messrs . Washington and Jefferys being in attendance were duly initiated into Freemasonry , after which the chair was taken by Bro . J . R . Smith , P . M ., and the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Roberts and Skinner were passed to the degree of

F . C . ; Bro . Thomas Gibson was raised to thc supreme degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner by Bro . J . R . Smith , P . M ., after which the lodge was closed down to the first degree , and the brethern sat down , to refreshment , when the usual loyal toasts were given from , the chair . Bro . Thomas Marsh , W . P . G . A . D . of C , W . L , responded for the Prov . Grand Lodge of W .

Lancashire . Thc health of the W . M . was given by Bro . Smith , P . M ., and duly acknowledged . Thc W . M . proposed the health of Bros . P . M . ' s Johnson , Smith , and Crane ; and also proposed , in feeling terms , the health of the newly-initiated brethren , Bros . Richard Washington and Icffcry . Bro . Washington , in returning thanks , said that " in offering his very sincere thanks for thc

complimentary manner in which his health had been drunk , it was was most pleasing to him to be acknowledged a brother Mason ; for the cordial reception given to him he could say that he only regretted he was not a Mason sooner , he was much p leased with what he had seen and heard that evening ; he would try and be a good soldier in Freemasonry , and would try and cany out the principles of thc Order in thc full sincerity of his heart . The toast of

the Visitors was given and duly responded to by Bro . Ashmore . The visitors were : Bro . Reams ( P . M . 241 ) , Ashmore ( S 23 ) , Chudley ( 241 ) , Robinson ( S 23 ) , Brown ( 11 S 2 ) , Thorn ( 11 S 2 ) , & c . In due time the brethren separated with mutual good wishes ; happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . DENBIGH , NORTH WALES . —The Royal Denbigh Lodge . No , 1143 . —The members of this-diitinguiihed