Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Ewen , and William Skerritt . The Secretary , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., & c , in reply to the courteous offer of the W . M . to permit him to initiate his son Tristram , said his son would not be twenty-one years of age until March 24 th , 1 SS 0 , that he would prefer waiting until the next regular meeting in May , when he would gladly accept the kind and gracious offer of the Worshipful

Master . In the sam ; kind , courteous manner the W . M ., Bro . J . B . Shackleton , offered the chiir to Bro . J . Stevens , P . M ., for the purpose of initiating his son , who was present . The W . M ., in a sensible speech , expressed the great gratification he felt i 1 knowing that two such well-known and highly distinguished Masons should have selected the Lebanon Lodgp , 1326 , to have their sons ( one , the

Secretary ' s , being his firstborn ) initiated th . re , both candidates being under twenty-two years of age . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., took the chair . Bro . Col . F . Burdett , R . W . P . G . M ., having expressed his wish that inall lodges in his province the candidates should be introduced separately , his wish is most religiously carried out here ; the Lebanon Lodge greatly distinguishing itself in the way each candidate is introduced into the lodee . Amidst the most profound

silence Mr . Edwin Charles Percy Stevens was introduced as a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , then , in a way that has never been surpassed , and but very seldom equalled , Bro . James Stevens initiated his son Edwin into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . He gave an explanation of the Tracing

Board and the charge , which he supplemented with choice and beautiful language , so appropriate to the candidate . It must be recorded that ( to use some words we heard made use of between the veteran Secretary and Bro . T . Poore , the subject being the initiation of Bro . E . Stevens ) the ceremony was beautifully rendered , so correct , impressive , and soul-stirring . It was an intellectual treat , well

worth " coming up from Leicestershire , " or any where else to listen to . It would be an impossibility to encore the initiation of Bro . E . Stevens or to bring the presiding W . M . before the footlights , but , to gratify the desires of those who were present , and at the express desire of the W . M ., he initiated Mr . Lewis Cohen , who ( being Hebrew ) caused the ceremony to be a little varied . The W . M .,

Bro . J . B . Shackleton , took the chair , and , in an admirable manner , first initiated Mr . John Vickers Willis , and completed the afternoon ' s labour by initiating Mr . Robert Follctt . The lodge was then closed . It was arranged to hold another emergency meeting in Scpte nbcr . Refreshment followed labour . There were present besides those

mentioned Bros . J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ; D . Steinhauer , l . G . ; J . J . Marsh , Org . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; J . Stevens , P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ; R . Meyer , P . M . ; C . Lucop , C . W . Baker , H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . The visitors were Bros . W . J . Meek , Sec . 190 ; R . Masters , 16 5 6 ; and others .

DALTON-IN-FURNESS . —Baldwin Lodge ( No . 1389 ) . —On Wednesday week the installation of Bro . James Garden as W . M . of this lodge took place in the lodge room , at the Cistle , the installing officers being Bros . Thomas Dodgson , P . P . G . P ., and It . Pearson , P . P . G . P ., 995 . Prior to the ceremony , a beautifully finished and remarkably striking likeness ( in oil ) of the recipient

was presented to Bro . Bildvvin , the founder of the lodge . In thanking the brethren for their gift , Bro . Baldwin said that if a place for it could be found in the lodge room , he would have great pleasure in giving it back to the lodge . This offer was accepted with thanks . A banquet was afterwards partaken of in the Wellington Hotel , provided by Bro . F . Bell in his usual excellent style . There was a fair sprinkling of visiting brethren . During the after

proceedings Bro . Garden presented a jewel to Bro . Hosking for his services during the year . The officers for the Incoming year are as follows : Bros J . Garden , W . M . ; R . Hosking . I . P . M . ; T . Grieve , S . W . ; R . Blake , J . W . ; Rev . J . M . Morgan , Chap . ; C . Godby , Tieas . ; R . Whiteside , Sec ; T . Trembath , S . D . ; E . B . Mitchell , J . D . ; G . B . Ashburner , Org . ; R . Townley , l . G . ; J . T . Lawn , S . S , ; F . Postlethwaite , l . G . ; and W . Pratt , Tyler . The Director of Ceremonies was Bro . John Case , P . M . 995 .

PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —On Friday evening , the 29 th ult ., there was an emergency meeting of this lodge at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Plumstead , for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of removing the lodge regalia from the New Masonic Hall adjoining the Sir Robert Peel , where the meetings have hitherto been held , to the Lord

Raglan , with the view to the future meetings of the lodge being held at the latter place . Bro . Hay Grieve Picken , I . P . M . { in the absence through illness of Bro . Shaw , the W . M . ) , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Daniel Deeves , S . W . ; William Welding , J . W . ; Weston , P . M . ; Murphy , Treasurer ; George Kennedy , Secretary ; and a Strong muster of brethren . The ordinary business of the

lodge having been disposed of , Bro . Walter Hume , of Lodge 160 , S . C , and Bro . Daniel Baker , of Lodge 190 , were duly balloted for and accepted as joining members . Mr . Thomas Hunt was regularly initiated into the rites and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Waldron was passed to the Second Degree , with the usual formalities . The acting W . M . informed the brethren of the

circumstances under which it had become necessary to bring the question of removal from the Sir Robert Peel before the lodge , and left the matter to the discussion of the membets . A discussion ensued , in the course nf which Bros . Weston , McClelland , Kennedy , and Watkins took

part , when it was ultimately decided to remove the lodge furniture and regalia to the Lord Raglan , the necessary authority being obtained from Grand Lodge for such removal . Doubts were expressed as to the capability of the hall at the Lord Raglan for the accommodation of the lodge , there being over 140 members on its books .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

LIVERPOOL .- —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The brethren connected with this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 26 th ult ,, and as this was the election meeting all the greater interest attached to the gathering . There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was duly opened by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , W . M ., and

amongst his officers there were Bros . W . J . Chapman , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., D . C , P . G S . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . B . MacKenzie , S . W . ; W . W . Sandbrook , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas ., W . M . 1356 ; John Aikinson , Sec . ; R . Burgess , Org . ; Joseph Skeaf , P . G . O ., Hon . Org . ; J . Pyer , l . G . ; W . Savage , S . S . ; H . P . Squire , J . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The list of members included the

names of Bros . T . J . Adams , J . Ballard , J . W . R . Brown , P . F . Buck , J . Bayliss , C . Courtenay , J . de Frece , J . Hill . W . Heap , R . H . D . Johnson , P . Lowndes , H . Y . Pitts , J . Penny , H . Round , J . L . Shrapnell , D . Saunders , M . P . Tueski , E . H . Thompson , R . Williams , Dr . R . Williams , and others . The visitors who were present included Bro . Harry Jackson , Cyril Searle , H . C . Sidney , H . Firth ,

W . M . 667 ; G . Maxwell , Wright , and others . Bro . J . Bayliss , having been passed to the Second Degree , the brethren afterwards proceeded to the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , and the S . W . ( Bro . MacKenzie ) was unanimously chosen to fill that important office . Bro . A . Woolrich was again elected nem . con . to the office of Treasurer , a position which he has held since the

consecration of the lodge , and in connection with the election , the W . M . spoke in high terms of the manner in which Bro . Woolrich had fulfilled the onerous duties of his office , and the compliment was feelingly acknowledged by the Treasurer . Twelve guineas were voted for the purchase of a Past Master ' s jewel for presentation to Bro . L . Courtenay , W . M ., and after a substantial sum had been voted for the

relief of a distressed widow , the lodge was closed according to ancient form . A banquet followed , and during the evening the toasts of " The W . M . " and " The W . M . elect " were cordially proposed and warmly received . Bro . Cyiil Searle responded on behalf of " The Visitors , " and the

proceedings closed about seven with the Tyler ' s toast . Songs and recitations of an enjoyable kind were given by Bros . Sidney , Harry Jackson , C . Searle , Chapman , R . Williams , and others ; and a piano solo and accompaniments were played with masterly effect by Bro . R . Burgess , Organist of the lodge .

INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNMJGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . There were present Eros . C . Lorkin , W . M . ; A . McDonald , S . W . ; F . Jacob , J . W . ; J . Lorkin , S . D . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; W . Ferrar , l . G . ; W . Fieldwick ,

Preceptor ; J . Williams , Sec . ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . W . Fieldwick , assisted by the brethren , worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and

Bro . F . Jacob seconded— "That Bro . A . McDonald be W . M . for the ensuing week . " Carried unanimously . The following brethren were elected as officers of the lodge : — Bros . W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; C . Lorkin , and J . Williams , Secretary . Bro . J . Lorkin proposed , and Bro . F . Jacob

seconded— " That the fifth Wednesday in every month be at the use of the Secretary . " Carried unanimously . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . J . Lorkin seconded" That the annual supper of the lodge take place on Wednesday , 1 st October . " Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BURY . —Chapter of Unanimity ( No . 42 ) . — The annual installation meeting was held at the Derby Hotel on Wednesday , the 27 th ult . In the absence of Comp . G . O'Neill , Z ., through illness , the chapter ( was opened by Comp . Halliwell , P . Z ., assisted by Comps . J . Randle Fletcher , H . ; W . Balmer , J . ; W . O . Walker , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; and other members . There were also

present as visitors Comps . C . N . Beswicke Royds , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; and J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 317 , P . P . G . D . of C . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Comp . Sillitoe installed and invested the following Principals and officers , viz .: Comps . J . Randle Fletcher , Z . ; W . Balmer , H . ; T . Probert , J . ; S . Hamer , S . E . ; A . Hopkinson , S . N . ; W . Barrett , P . S . ; W .

Hutchinson , 1 st A . S . ; the Rev . W . R , Clayton , 2 nd A . S . ; J . W . Kenyon , Treas . ; H . Bates , Janitor . At the close of the installation ceremony , Comp . Fletcher , Z ., in very eulogistic terms , proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for his attendance and valuable assistance , which was seconded by Comp . Balmer , H ., and carried with acclamation . Comp . W . O . Walker desired to mark the pleasure the chapter had experienced from the visit of their Provincial Grand

Second Principal , and proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Royds for his attendance . Comp . Halliwell , P . Z ., seconded the same . Comp . Royds , in reply , assured the companions that he was always ready to do anything within his power to promote the interests of that or any other chapter in . the province . The chapter was closed in solemn form . The companions adjourned to a banquet , and a thoroughly enjoyable evening followed .

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Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 139 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday last , the W . M ., Bro . William Poore , P . Prov . G . J . O ., in the chair . The members present were Bros . Thos . Poore , P . G . I . G ., P . M . ; G . Lilley , P . M . ; Pulman , P . M . ( W . M . elect ) ; J . Stevens , P . G . J . O ., Sec , P . M . ; J . J . Gibson , P . P . G . S . of Works ; W . Ackland , Mitchell

Gunner , Vincent , Spiegel , Whittaker , and W . Steedman , Tyler . After confirmation of the minutes the ballot was taken for Bros . C . B . Gibson and Hawkins , and they were duly advanced by the W . M . Bro . Thos . Poore , P . G . I . G .. then took the chair to instal the W . M . ( Bro . Pulman ) , wht was presented by the retiring W . M . The ceremony was performed in Bro . Poore ' s usual style , to the great delight

of the brethren assembled , and at its conclusion the officers were invested as follows : Bros . J . J . Gibson , S . W . ; W . Ackland , J . W . ; W . Mitchell , M . O . ; J . Syer , S . O . ; H . Baldwin , J . O . ; G . Lilley , Treas . ; W . Gunner , Secretary ; W . Vincent , S . D . ; Whittaker , l . G . ; W . Steedman , Tyler . A motion was brought forward , and carried unanimously , for a Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners to be worked in connection with the Panmure Lodge . At the conclusion of

the business t ^ e lodge was closed in due form . The only visitors were Bio . H . Lovegrove , Prov . G . Sup . of Wks ., and Bro . Sheadd . The usual toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Past Masters " being responded to by Bro . Stevens , the founder of the lodge , in a most eloquent and effective manner . The newly-invested officers responded to the toast in their honour , and promised to assist the W . M . to promote the welfare of the lodge .

COCKERMOUTH . — Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The first anniversary of this young but progressing lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Station-street . It is only twelve months since the lodge was consecrated by the R . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , Bro . Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and only six weeks prior to

that when a warrant was applied for ; yet during the first year marked progress has been made , as , in addition to the six charter members , ten brethren have been advanced to the Honourable Degree , whilst another was proposed on the anniversary night . The brethren assembled at seven o ' clock , when there were present Bros . W . F . Lamonby , W . M ., P . P . A . D . C ( Freemason ); R . Robinson ,

S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . H . Lewthwaite , J . W . ; Capt . Sewell , M O . ; R . W . Robinson , S . O . ; T . C . Robinson , J . O . ; J . Black , Treas ., Sec , and Reg . M . ; H . Peacock , S . D . ; W . Shillton , I . G . ; J . Hewson , Tyler ; and W . Paisley . The remainder of the members were unavoidably out of tewn . The visitors were Bros . P . de E . Collin , P . M . 151 , P . G . Sec , Grand Steward of England ; J . Gardiner ,

P . M . 151 , P . G . J . W . ; G . Dairymple , W . M . 216 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Harper , P . M . 216 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . H . Raven , J . Quay , J . Wilson , J . W . Robinson , 151 ; and J . B . Paisley , 60 . After the lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , the officer of the Grand Lodge mentioned was announced , and on his entry was saluted . Three members were then elected to serve on the permanent committee for the ensuing

year , after which Bro . Black was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , as also Bro . Hewson , Tyler . Bro . R . Robinson was then presented to the W . M . for installation by Bro . Gardiner , and he was regularly placed in the chair of A . After the presentation of the working tools , warrant , 4 c , on the re-admission of the brethren generally , the following officers were then invested : —Bros . W . H . Lewthwaite

S . W . ; Capt . Sewell , J . W . ; R . W . Robinson , M . O . j T . C . Robinson , S . O . ; H . Peacock , J . O . ; J . Black , Treas ., Sec , and Reg . M . ; W . Shilton , S . D . ; W . Paisley , J . D . ; Geo . Brash , Steward ; T . Mason , I . G . ; Jos . Hewson , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens , and those to the Overseers and brethren of Faithfull Lodge , were delivered by Bros . Gardiner and Dairymple respectively , to whom a

hearty vote of thanks was accorded . Bro . C . H . M'Call , of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , was then proposed as a candidate for advancement , and , after the usual closing address from the I . P . M ., the brethren adjourned to the Rampant Bull , where a most excellent supper awaited them , thanks to the well-tried catering of Bro . Peacock and his better half . The remainder of the evening , up to midnight , was spent in the most happy manner , under the

presidency of the newly-installed Master , and the customary Grand Lodge , provincial , and complimentary toasts were honoured . In the intervals , too , some delightful harmony was contributed , the gems of which were " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep , " and " The Village Blacksmith , " admirably sung by Bro . J . B . Paisley , whilst "Tarn O'Shanter " was recited by Bro . Dairymple in a style not to be approached by any but a native of " Caledonia stern and wild . "

Jamaica.

Jamaica .

PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 914 ) . —At the ordinary meeting of this lodge , held at Port Royal on the 5 th August last , a large number of brethren gathered to assist in the installation of the Master elect and officers for the ensuing year . The Installing Master was the W . Bro , G . P . Myers , who called on the W . Bro . L . C . Hollar to present the Senior Warden , Bro . John Tyndall , for installation . The following is a list of the administration :

W . Bras . J . Tyndall , Master ; G . P . Myers , I . P . M . ; Bros . W . C . H . Hastings , S . W . ; J . Feesy , J . W . ; J . Anderson , Treas . ; A . Duffus , Sec ; W . Organ , S . D . ; M . H . Smyth , J . D . ; J . Wenman , l . G . ; W . B . Hannan , Tyler . The brethren having completed their labours , were called to refreshment , and under the charge of the Junior Warden enjoyed a most pleasant evening . It may be interesting to state that the administration is