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stationed prelates now-a-days seems totally to depend , will do well to take the Bishop's misbehaviour into serious consideration . The sacred Synod of Athens will , moreover , find that an unpopular , inefficient , and vain-glorious head of the Church , and a man generally known to be full of ostentation , is even more damaging to its reputation , and more dangerous to its numerous flock than any of its

greatest foes . We are certain that Bishop Lattas has caused this Jubilee scandal , and all the mischief which may arise therefrom , only to appease a thirst of vain-glory , as if by such means it were possible that anything can turn in his

favour . He will , sooner or later , see his mistake . Let him know in the meantime that vain-glorious men , " as Bacon defines them , " are the scorn of wise men , the admiration of fools , the idols of parasites , and the slaves of their own vaunts . "—Yours fraternally , Greece , Zante , 25 th May . E . G . B .

Reportsof Masonic Meetings.

REPORTSOF MASONIC MEETINGS .

© raft Jtaonrg . INSTRUCTION . ] USTICE LODGE ( No . 14 }) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-Street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Walters , W . M . j Williams , S . W . ; Faulkner , ¦ J . W . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Leng , S . D .. Vatcky , J . ' D . j Borrett , I . G . j Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stringer , P . M . j Turpin , Priest , Wallman , Haire , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , the ceremony of -initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turpin personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions were duly answered by Bro . Wallman . The lodge was advanced to the Si cond Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Hro . Wallman , 27 , was e . ected a member of this lodge of instruction , and all business being ended the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 th ut . at the Six Bells , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Coliings , Preceptor , and P . M . 1585 , W . M . j D . S . Long , S . W . ; D . Stroud , J . W . j W . Ritchie , Sec ; J . Oliver , S . D . ; W . C . Williams , J . D . ; A . Williams , I . G . ; Keen , P . M . ; Copplestone , and Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 51 b Sections of the

First Lecture were worked by the brethren , under thc direction of theW . M . The W . M . worked the 5 th Section , the S . W . putting the questions . The VV . M . having rose for the first , second , and third times , the J . W . proposed , and the J . D . seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the instructive and intellectual treat given that evening—carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes" being given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Roots , W . M . ; S . Renaut , S . W . ; W . W . Block , J . W . ; W . Steele , S . D . j Cowie , I . G . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; J . Hattersley , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . F . H . Williams as candidate . Bro . Roots vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wingham . The lodge was opened in lhe Second Degree , and part of the ceremony of installation rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony continued . Bro . Roots was installed into the chair of K . S ., and the officers were invested . The lodge was

resumed in tlie First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it proposed by Bro . Wingham , Prcoptor , and seconded bv the J . W ., that Bro . Renaut , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . Bro . Renaut returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and lhe lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccauillv , S . W ., on the 2 Sth ult ., when there were present Bros , E . Nice , ' W . M . ; C . Corbv , S . W . ; G . F . Swan , J . W . ; George Lambert , S . D . ; H . Matthews , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tylerj A . Clark , and W . Groves . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . W . Groves having offered himself as . a candidate to be raistd to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for lhe second time , Bro . W . C . Smith

proposed that Bro . C . Corby be W . M . for the ensuing weekseconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for tlie third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith expressed a hope , in which the breihren present concurred , that those of the members of this lodge of instruction attending the summer outing that day were having a pleasant time , and enjoying themselves . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Higginson , W . M . j T . H . Woods , S . W . j C . Coombs , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Woodard , S . D . j Cotton , J . D . ; Child , P . M ., I . G . ; A . Cavers , W . S . ; | ohn Davies , ' Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; L . Cox , Craggs , C . R .

Cross , Head , J . Sansom , and r , H . Sansom ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . J . Davies , Preceptor , assisted hy the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ( Bro . L . Cox candidate ) by tlie W . M . in a very perfect manner , this being the Iirst time he had occupied the chair in any lodge of instruction . Bro . T . H . Woods was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 30 th ult . Present : Bros . K . A ) ling , P . M ., W . M . j D . S . S . W . ; J . H . Wood , J . W . ; J . Davies , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Cotton , S . D . ; Mellier , J . D . ; C . Hopkins , I . G . ; F . Craggs , and C . Woodard . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . " Davies . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ist and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture worked hy the brethren , under the direction of the VV . M . Ludge was then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the

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second time , and tiro . Gardner proposed , and Bro . D . S . Long seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Ayling , Preceptor , for his courteous and able conduct in the chair that evening . The lodge was then closed . LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE , —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , ou Monday , the 2 jth ult . Present : Bros . Walker , W . M . ; Esling , S . W . j J . Wright , J . VV . ; Lissimore , S . D . ; Folkard , J . D . j

Steele , I . G . j W . VV . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Pugh , Oates , Gibbs , and Russell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to tlie Second Degree , and Bro . Oates being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremonv of raising rehearsed

by the W . M ., with Bro . Oates as candidate . The VV . M . gave the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Esling , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight . Bro . Esling returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the b "ethren , and the lodge was closed , and adjourned until Monday , the Sth instant .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —A convocation of the above ancient chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., Comps . T . Ovenden in the chair of Z . ; Capt . G . Spinks , H . ; and Capt . D . Deeves , J . Among the other companions present were Comps . Capt . VV Weston , P . Z . ; J . Wilkins , P . Z . j G . Kenneday , P . Z . j

G . King , W . G . Lock , W . R . Arnold , W . Shackleton , J . Saunderson , VV . J . Crowdey , H . De Gray , VV . Busbridge , 913 ; and C . Jolly , j . 1472 . The minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bio . H . Vallom , 1472 , and proving unanimous , he and Bro . VV . H . Keeble , 13 ( previously balloted lor ) ,

were exalted in grand style by the Z . and his officers , 'lhe chapttr having been closed , the companions adjourned to Comp . De Gray ' s house , " The Freemasons , " opposite thc Dockyard Railway Station , where , after enjoying one of Comp . De Gray's pretty little dinners , the usual loyal , Royal Arch , and complimentary toasts were honouted , interspersed with some capital singing and reciting .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met on the 16 th ult . at the Albany Hotel . Among those present were Comps . Wingate , P . A . G . Soj ., M . E . Z . ; G . Elliott , P . Z ., H . j Stevens , P . P . G . Org ., J . j Matthews , J . elect , S . N . j H . Higgins , P . Z . 13 S 1 , acting S . E . j W . H . Lee , P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . S . j E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . ; Fisher , J . Faulkner . P . Z .,

P . P . G . S . B .,- and Peat . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . Lee most ably installed Comps . Elliott as M . E . Z . j Stevens as H . j and Matihews as J . The officers for the year are Coraps . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Lee , S . N . j H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . S . j Kohler , P . Z ., 1 st Asst . Soj . ; and W . Usher , 2 nd Asst . Soj . A vote of

thanks was passed to Comps . Lee , P . Z ., and Higgins , P . Z ., for their services as Installing Officers . The audit repoit was postponed . Apologies were received for nonattendance irom Comps . 1 . C . Walls , P . Z . j C . H . Kohler , P . Z . j and others . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , lhe usual toasts followed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . S 90 ) . —A comocation was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . T . C . Edmonds , S 90 , S . N . 1507 , M . E . Z . j J . Sims , S . N . 8 34 , H . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 975 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . S 62 , S . E . ; J . Davies , 733

, S . N . ; C . R . Wickens , P . S . 975 , P . S . ; E , Childs , P . Z . 538 ; and J . Smith , S 90 . 'lhe chipter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . J . Smith being candidate . The oliicers for the ensuing fortnight were elected—Comp . | . Sim .-, M . E . Z . After " Heaity good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Masonic Jubilee Meeting At Sunderland.

MASONIC JUBILEE MEETING AT SUNDERLAND .

The lodges in Sunderland having resolved on holding a special meeting for the purpose of celebrating the completion « . £ the Queen ' s Jubilee , a numeicus gathering of the biethren toi . k place recently at the Masonic Hall in the great Duiham seapoit , which was attended not only by the

members of the local lodges , but likewise by Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bait ., Prov . G . Master , and his respected Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . ihe Rev . Canon Tristram , as well as by many visitors from neighbouring lodges . The necessary arrangements having been made , the lodge was opened in due and solemn form by Bro . Rev . R . H . Yeld , VV . M . 13 S 9 , P . P . G . C , assisted by the W . M . ' s

of ihe town . I he circular convening the ludge was then read . lhe R . W . Grand Matter Bio . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bait ., and the Deputy Piov . Grand Alaster , Bro . Canon Tristram . were announced , enteied the lodge , and the brethren were called upon by ihe Director ot Ceremonies , Bro . J . J . Clay , to salute them . 'Ihe opening hymn was then sung , and lhe Chairman proposed the first resolution as follows : "That the Freemasons of

Sunderland in special lodge assembled record their hearty concurrence in the following address to the Queen which was passed by the large and influential gathering of lhe biethren held in the Albert Hall , London , on the 13 th of June under the presidency of his Royal Hi ghness the P . ince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Mastcr , on the occasion of the celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee . " Then followed the address -.

—' Io the Queen ' s most excellent Majesty , " VVe , your Majesty ' s most loyal and faithful subjects , the Free and Accepted Masons under the United Grand Lodge of England , most respectfully desire to approach the Throne on the auspicious occasion of your Majesty having completed the fiftieth year of your reign over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to assure your Majesty of our fervent and unabated attachment to your Throne and Royal person ,

Masonic Jubilee Meeting At Sunderland.

" Founded as our ancient Institution is on principles of unswerving loyalty to our Sovereign , and fidelity to out country , we rejoice to think that the great increase of our Order in all parts of your Majesty ' s dominions is in unison with the welfare of the nation , and the maintenance of the established Institutions of the lands , which it will ever be our earnest desire to preserve inviolate .

"We would humbly express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for having spared your Majesty to reign over these realms for so extended a period , and we do pray that He may continue to preserve your Majesty to rule with that full sovereignty which affection can alone ensure the hearts of your faithful subjects , and more especially of the Fraternity which we to day represent .

" May the Almighty vouchsafe to your Majesty a long and happy continuance of your reign over a loyal and devoted people . " Dated at the Royal Albert Hall , London , this 13 th day of June , 1-S 7 . " ALBERT EDWARD , Grand Master . " SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Secretary . " The resolution was seconded by the R . W . P . G . M ., who

referred to the loyalty which had ever , and which he was sure would ever continue to distinguish the members of the Craft , than whom her Majesty had no more loyal subjects . His Royal Highness the Prince of VVales , he knew , was pleased with the demonstration in the Albert Hall on June 13 th , and felt that it was not only a compliment to him , but a great testimony of the high and loyal regard all

Masons had for their gracious Queen . Ihe D . P . G . M ., in eloquent terms , supported the resolution , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . R . HUDSON , P . G . Sec , P . G . S . B ., proposed , and Bro . the Rev . VV . P . SWABY , P . G . C , seconded , a resolution , which was unanimously agreed t , viz ., " That , as a permanent record of this meeting , the minutes be entered

on the minute books of the various lodges . " The following brethren were present : Bros . Sir Hedworth Wihiamson , Bait ., P . G . W ., P . G . M . Durham j Rev . H . B . Tristram , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Durham j R . Hudson , P . G . Swd . Br ., P . G . S . Durham ; G . C . Watson , P . M . 97 , P . P . J . G . D ., Secj Rev . Reg . Heart Yeld , W . M . 1389 , P . P . G . C . j Robert Singleton , W . M . 97 j John J . Clay ,

P . M . 9 ; , P . G . D . C . j John Potts , P . M . 94 , P . P . J . G . D .: T . M . Watson , P . M . 97 , P . J . G . D . ; John Rainbow , P . M . 94 , P . P . G . Stwd . j Fred Maddison , P . M . 13 S 9 , W . M . 949 , P . P . S . G . D . j John C Moor , P . M . 97 , P . M . 2039 , P . P . J . G . D . ; A . T . Munro , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Aikinson , W . M . So ; Geo . Wanless , P . M . 94 ; R . Kinmond , P . M . So , P . P . G . P .: VV . H . Sharp , P . M . 94 ;

VVm . Dawson , VV . M . 94 ; T . Henderson , P . M . 94 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . G . Garrick , I . P . M . 94 ; Rev . Wm . Proctor Swaby , 2039 , P . G . C ; Wm . M . Render , 97 ; Wm . Watts Moses , 97 ; Robert Fowler , 97 ; B . Swain , 949 ; C Maggs , 94 ; Martin Douglass , 94 ; W . Richardson , 949 ; J . MHburn , 2039 j J . S . Chatt , So ; P . Maddison , 13 S 9 J D . Purdie , 94 : VVm . Hawden , P . M . 80 ; Wm . Birch , 07 j R . A . Brown , 2039 ; Fred . S . Cowper ,

2039 j Thos . Hunter , 949 ; James Hudson , 80 ; A . T . Harvey , 94 ; James McKenzie , 593 ; J . R . Irvine , So ; Mark Douglass , P . M . So , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . P . Baker , 9 . 9 ; L . R . Davies , 949 ; John R . Cutter , 97 ; J . Walker Beattie , 97 ; James Paisley , 94 ; W . A . Priestly , 2039 ; F . Wade , 13 S 9 ; J . VV . Brown , 94 ; C M . Wake , 97 ; Richard Todd , 80 ; N . Richardson , 94 ; W . T . Campbell , 97 ; Wm . Liddell , P . M . 949 , P . P . J . G . D . ; John Deans , VV . M . 2039 ; and otheis .

Summer Entertainment To The Old People.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT TO THE OLD PEOPLE .

The annual summer enteitainment to the annuitants of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was given at the Institution at Croydon on Thursday week . By invitations issued by the energetic Secretary , Bro . Terry , a considerable company went by the 3 . 32 p . m . train of the South Eastern Railway from Cannon-street , which had considerately set apart special saloon carriages for the occasion .

Among lhe brethren and ladies who made up the company were Bio . F . C Christmas , W . M . 1 94 , and Mrs . Christmas , Bro . Raynham VV . Stewait and Mrs . Stewart , Mrs . Johnston and Miss Johnston , Bros . Charles J . Perceval , Alfred J . Dixie , VV . M . 453 , Edgar Bowyer , F . Ashton , J . Ashton , Charles Frederick Hogard and Miss L . Hogard , Bros . J . A . Farnfield , Charles Belton , Mrs .

Hasltr , Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M ., Treas . 574 , Mr . Curtis , Bros . James Terry , James E . Terry , Mrs . Teiry , Miss S . Terry and Miss J . li . Terry , Bro . M . Parker ' and Miss Paiker , Bro . John E . Tongue and Mrs . Tongue , Mr . Snodin and Mrs . Snodin , Bro . Hugh Cotter , Miss A . Cotter and Miss H . Cotter , Bro . Thos . Clark and Mrs . Clark , Bro . Taylor and Mrs . Taylor , Mrs . Edwards , Bros .

Driscoll , Spurge , Hollingum , P . M . 77 , A . Bennett , J . W . Freedom , j . Goldfinct , H . W . Massey , Miss A . R . Massey and Miss Charlotte Massey , Bros . A . M . Barnard , Newton , Mrs . Newton and Miss C , Newton , and Bro . J . E . Stevens . Ai rived at Croydon the visitots proceeded to the Instituti-jn , where the old people were on the look out for them , and cordially greeted them . A round of visits were paid

by the brethren and ladies , who subsequently partook of tea . Afterwards more visits to the old people were paid , and the tea and tobacco presented by the Supreme Council to the annuitants was distributed . In the evening Bro . Farnfield presided at a delightful entertainment given by members of the Savage Club , under Bro . Geoffrey Thorn , interspersed with music ,

singing , and recitations by other of the visitors . The following is the programme : Mr . A . M . Barnard , recitation ; Miss Newton , music ; Bro . J . J . Berry , song , "Shake of the Hand "; Miss J . Terry , song ; Mr . James Bain , song ; Mr . Odell , recitation ; Mr . Odell , recitation ; Mr . Lovett King , song ; Mr . P . Wilder , recitation ; Mr . P . Wilder , recitation ; Mr . James Bain , song ; Bro . Geoffrey Thorn ,

song ; Bio . Geoffrey Thorn , song ; Mr . Odell , recitation ; Mr . Lovett King , song ; Mr . James Bain , song ; Mr . J ' Wilder , recitation ; Mr . J . Wilder , recitation ; Mr . Lovett King , song ; Mr . Odell , recitation ; Mr . Odell , recitation ; Mr . James Bain , song ; Mr . Geoffrey Thorn , song ; Mr . Lovett King , song . , -M 7 - — —¦— ---- ¦ "J ,, « w . ^» ,

Refreshments were partaken of during the intervals , ana at the conclusion of the entertainment thanks were passed to the numerous entertainers ; to Bro . Farnfield , to Bro . Terry , the originator of these delightful gatherings ; and to the supporters of the Institution ; and the company returned to town after a very hearty good night had been wished on the part of both the visitots and the old people .