Licensed Victuallers' Exhibition.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' EXHIBITION .

A series of exhibitions are now being held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , for thc purpose of bringing before the general public the industries of the country . One of the above series was opened on Friday , the ist inst ., under the title of National Trade Exhibition and Market . It was carried out for the purpose of shewing the various

machinery , implements , and other appliances used by the Licensed Victuallers . There were some 300 exhibitors , and it was extremely gratifying to see the Craft so well represented . Amongst other exhibitors we particularly noticed the following :

Bros . RoqERS and GUNN , Leadenhall-street , E . C . These brethren exhibit the Pure American Glucose . It perfects the fermentation and entirely prevents acidity in beer . It has been subjected to a searching analysis , and has come through its trial perfectly satisfactorily . Messrs . BURROUGH ' S AND WATTS ( Bro . Jas . Burrough ' s ) ,

Soho-square ; W . This firm have an excellent assortment of Billiard Tables , Cues , Balls , and all the necessaries requisite for the billiard player . One of the special features is their Champion Board , which secured the first prize medal at the Sydney Exhibition , 1 S 79 . We can only say the price is moderate and the article good .

Bro . J . DAVIS , fi , Kennington Park-road . Bro . Davis exhibits as a speciality his Royal Polytechnic Barometer . The " proof of the pudding is in the eating , " which one glance at the 30 prize medals awarded him will

prove . Bro . SAMUEL GOODBY , Sen ., Wolverhampton , Has an exhibit of Stock Dies for Gas Tubing , & c . This is really an ingenious affair , and well worthy the notice of the trade . Bro . E . MARTIN- , 30 , Liverpool-street , E . C . " Go ahead " is the prominent sign of this brother ' s exhibit , and the variety of articles he has , as exhibiting the ingenuity of our American cousins , fully carries it out .

Bro . CHARLES OWEN , Old Kent-road . This brother shows " Sambrook ' s Excelsior Till . " This is really a remarkable piece of mechanism , designed and completed by a member of the trade for the trade . Bro . Owen also exhibits a unique instrument for detecting and

rejecting spurious coin , giving change automatically if the money be good . It may be seen daily in operation in the Old Kent-road . LAMPEN and THEEDA . M ( Bro . Lampen ) , of Wakefield . An Improved Self-Indicating Cistern exhibited by this firm has gained the approval of the trade . They also display the various tools used hy maltsters .

Bro . VV . LINCOLNE , of Glasgow and London , Arc again tothe fore with Belting Syrup , Hoyte ' s Leather Belting , and other articles appertaining to the brewers' engineering trade . MOSSES AND MITCHELL ( Bro . Giraud ) , Queen Victoria-st . The old proverb has it " There's nothing like leather . "

One viewing tbe stand of Bro . Giraud feels inclined to doubt its strict veracity . The Vulcanised Fibre shown by our worth y brother is intended as a substitute for leather , Rubber , Gutta Percha , & c , and , judging by the testimonials received by him from collieryowners , brewers , & c , it seems in every way to carry out the objects for which it was i nvented .

Bro . CHARI . ESWORTH and AUSTIN . Show a good assortment of Cigars , Tobaccos , & c . ; their speciality being the " Old Chum " cigar . Bro . C . J . CHIRNEY , Cloth Fair , West Smithfield . This brother displays a lar _ e and varied assortment of Table Linen , Glass Cloths , Billiard and Bagatelle Cloths , especially suitable to licensed victuallers—their speciality being Table Cloths and Napkins handsomely woven with Masonic emblems .

Bro . DAVID ROBERTS , lottenham . This brother's stand is immediately central , where he exhibits specimens of Brewers' Casks , Vats , Mash Tuns , Sic , also a speciality in Ryley's Slotted Bottoms , as supplied to Barclay , Perkins and Co . An object of great interest

is the collection of Photographic Views illustrating the various working departments of his establishment , namely , the Cooperage , Saw Mills , Vat Makers , Seasoning-bouse , Storehouses , and Coppersmiths . The collection also includes The Great Tun of Heidelberg .

Bro . Junui . WEBB , Kensington . Bro . Webb has a first-class assortment of Cheeses and Hams . As a speciality in Cheese he shows the celebrated Gorgonzola . PHILLIPS and BROCK ( Bro . Phillips ) , Stratford . This firm has an exhibit that is something of an innovation , namely , " The Pot Still Whiskey , " the only spirit of that kind manufactured in London on the old pot still system .

CH . and A . P RIEUR ( Bro . H . De Veer ) . This firm exhibits French Champagnes and Brandies , which are noticeable for their pure qualities and moderate

price . Bro . HENRI GROS , Water-lane . Bro . Gros introduces some excellent Brands of French Winps and Spirits . Specially noticeable is the tastefully arranged stall . Bros . WII . COCKS and STEWART , 23 , Rood-lane . This firm haveaselection of choice old Cognac Brandies . With considerable interest we noted Jiving specimens of the Phylloxera Vastatrix—the deadly enemy of the vine .

A . A . WATT and Co . ( Bro . Tyler . ) This firm make an excellent show of the " Old Innishowen " Whiskey , which has been much admired . RAY and SON ( Bro . T . Adams ) . At the stnnd occupied by this well-known house is a large assortment of Mineral Waters . A special feature is a bottle termed the " External Opening Bottle . "

VVmoilT , 143 , Holborn Bars ( Bro . Holt ) . The chief exhibit of this house is the new Musical Cabinet ! , dispensing entirely with keys and musical knowledge . •SERGELI . and Co ., 17 , Philpot-lane ( Bro . Mitchell ) . The stand here is occupied by the Gerolstein Water Company , stated to be the only natural mineral water , and is rapidly finding its way into public favour .

Licensed Victuallers' Exhibition.

Bro . STOWER and Co ., of London and Liverpool . Lime Juice Syrup and Cordials—samples of which are shown at this stand—have met with great approval . S . VAN RENEN and Co . (_ TO . Marks ) . This firm introduce to notice the Red and White Cape Wines , which secured the highest award in the South African International Exhibition of 1 S 77 .

DAVIS and LITTLEWOOD ( Bro . Davis ) . The space in the hall allotted to this firm is occupied by the Glencoe Whiskey , of glorious renown . HALLY BURTON and Co . ( Bro . T . H . Davis ) . Special show of celebrated Australian Wines . Doubtless thirty years ago to obtain wines from Australia would have been thought a visionary scheme ; to-day it is an

accomplished fact . VV . HUDSON and SON ( Bro . Hudson ) , Moorgate-street . In the portion of the hall set apart for the tasting stalls is the stand of VV . Hudson and Son . The prestige of the firm , that stands deservedly high in the trade , will assuredly not suffer by the arrangements , well planned and equally well carried out . We note with interest the firm have issued day by day a "competitive list , " showing the opinions of

tasters with regard to the quality of the various wines , & c . RITCHIE and Co ., 23 , St . Swithin's ( Bro . VV . VV . Bird ) . An exhibit that has excited a great deal of attention is Ritchie and Co's Gas Lighting , Heating , and Ventilating Apparatus . Notice has been drawn in particular to the Measuringand Registering Tap shown by this brother . We venture to say , taking its ingenuity into consideration , it will become exceedingly well known in the trade .

GILLARD and Co ., King Henry's Walk , N . A special feature of this house is the Licensed Victualler Sauce , and it is worthy of remark that this enterprising firm devote a portion of the profits from the sale of this sauce to the much to be commended Benevolent Institutions of the trade .

Bro . GEORGE EDWARDS , Kingsland-road and Mintonstreet , Hoxton . Immediately on entering the building from ti-. c principal entrance the attention is at once taken by the splendid stand of Bro . George Edwards . Ths i . s fitted up as a billiard saloon , and exhibits , amongst others , four really handsome billiard tables — two in oak and two in

mahogany . In addition to theac he has a Russian bagatelle board and an elaborate marking cabinet . We were extremely pleased to notice that Bro . Edwards has made a great improvement in the manufacture of the Cushions and Beds . The Cushions have the double advantage of playing very fast , and do not get hard in any climate . WM . WHITFIELD AND Co ., , 4 , Commercial-street , E .

( Bro . J . Mackenzie Bell . ) In the space allotted to this house , there is a very nice assortment of Corks , English and Foreign Cut , suitable for Licensed Victuallers and Mineral Water Manufacturers . VV . DEVEY AND SON , Mincing-lane ( Bros . Lintott and Cox . ) Expressions of approval have been heard on all sides

from visitors who have had occasion to visit the tasting room of this firm , at the excellent arrangemen I . s made for their convenience , and the courteous attention of the members of the firm . It is to be hoped that an increased trade will reward the exertions of the firm in making their stand

one of tin ; principal . features of the Brewers Exhibition of 1 SS 0 . We cannot close our remarks on this Exhibition without tendering our thanks to Bro . John O'Connor , the Assistant Secretary ofthe Agricultural Hall Company , for his uniform courtesy throughout .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular communication of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., the following companions being present : Comps . T . 13 . Whvtehead , '/ .. ; J . S . Cumberland , II . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., as " J . ; J . Kav , S . E . ; G . Balmford , as S . N . ; M . Millington , P . S . ; ' J . T . Seller and A . T . 11 . Turner , Assistants ; G . Simpson , Treas . ; T . Humphries ,

VV . Girling , and P . Pearson , Janitor . Bros . R . Walker and VV . 13 . Dyson were exalted to the Supreme Degree by thc M . E . Z ., who also gave the Mystical Lecture , the Symbolical and Historical being most impressively delivered by the E . H . After the close of the chapter there was a pleasant social gathering , when , amongst others , the toasts of "The M . E . Z ., " "The Eboracum " Chapter , " and "The Sister Chapter in York " were drank .

INSTRUCTION . NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( Xo . 1471 ) - — This chapter held its usual weekly meeting , after the summer recess , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Thursday evening , the 23 rd ult There were present Comps . Brown , Z . ; Hobbs , H . ; Cusworth , ) . ; Halford , Treas . ; Osborn , S . E . ;

Weston , S . N . ; Pearcy , P . S . ; J . L . Mather , Preceptor ; C . Lorkin , Lockwood , Fysh , and others . The chapter having been declared opened for the purpose of improvement , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony uf exaltation was then rehearsed , Comp . Lockwood acting as candidate . From the known ability of the Principals in Roval Arch Freemasonry , as

might be expected , the ceremony was beautifully rendered , and was well appreciated by the companions present , who , n a marked manner , expressed themselves gratified with he instruction they had received . Comp . Lockwood was elected a member . The Three Principals and other officers were unanimously elected for the ensuing meeting . The [ chapter was then closed .

Uro . ( J . II . Smith , inanapcr of the North Metropolitan Tramways Company , has returned to England after his visit to " America , by the Britannic ( White Star line , the vessel he sailed in on the passage out ) . Iiro . Smith , has resumed his duties with renewed health and vigour , upon which he has been heartily congratulated . The Architect oi Saturday last contained a view of Magheramorne House , county Antrim , lately built for Bro . Sir J . M'Garcl-Hogg , Bart , M . P . ( Chairman of the Metropolian Board of Works ) .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

( Craft jSasonrg . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge resumed its labours after its long recess on Tuesday , the 2 SH 1 ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those present were Bros . G . Rumball , W . M . ; Morrison , S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D ., acting J . W . ; E . Hopwood . . P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treasurer ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Clark , j . D . ; Tilley , l . G . ; Jordan , D . C ; Green , P . M . ; and

Cobham , P . M . Bro . Cant , 1 74 , was a visitor . 1 he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of VV . M . for the ensuing year took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Morrison , S . VV . The election of Treasurer followed , and it was unanimousl y in favour of Bro . Carter , who has held the office for twenty-one years . To mark their appreciation of the great services rendered by Bro . Carter during

that long period the members of the Lodge of Faith intend to present their veteran Treasurer with a handsome and interesting testimonial , which will doubtless be dearly cherished by him , and handed down to his posterity as a treasured heirloom . Bro . Longstaffe was re-elected Tyler . Bros . Homes , Tilley , Clark , Jordan , and McMulIen were appointed Auditors , and Bros . Walls , Holland , Homes , Titley , Clark , and Catmur were re-elected members of the

Committee of Benevolence . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was w-ell served by Bro . Clemow and assistants . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . stated that in consequence of a pressing engagement he was compelled to leave , and he had therefore requested Bro . Hopwood to occupy the chair for the remainder of the evening . The usual toasts having received full justice ,

" Ihe Health of the W . W . " was proposed in very flattering terms by Bro . Hopwood . "The Visitor " followed , and drew from Bro . Cant an exhaustive reply . In giving "The W . M . elect , " the Chairman took occasion to dilate upon Bro . Morrison ' s long connection with the Lodge of Faith . He had been most indefatiy-able in his attendance ,

was an able worker , and qualified in all respects for the great honour that awaited him . Bto . Morrison having made a most modest reply , the proceedings terminated with thc toast of "The Officers" coupled with the name of Bro . Stuart , Secretary , who duly acknowledged the compliment .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the New Cross Public Hall , Lewisham High-road , there beinir present Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . M . 73 , P . G . S . B . Middx ., W . M . ; Ernest Smith , S . W . ; VV . Copley , acting as J . W . ; T . Grummant , S . D . ; F . W . Cash , acting as J . D . ; T . Mttham , acting as I . G . ; Church , T y ler ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Simmons , P . M ., Sec .

Graham , Moss , Peverley , and others . Lodge having been opened in the First Degree , Bros . G . J . Hendry and J . D . Graham were passed to thc Degree of F . C , the Worshipful Master acquitting himself in . 1 style which left nothing to be desired . Lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , considerable discussion ensued on a motion of Bro . Secretary to move the meeting

place of the lodge for the better convenience of the brethren , ami in the end a proposition , on tbe part of the S . W ., to petition the M . W . Grand Master on thc subject , was carried unanimously , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . Ernest Smith , S . VV ., will represent No . 1559 at the next festivals of the Boys ' and Girls' Schools .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the New Market Hotel , King-street , West Smithfield , on the I ( ith ult . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . J . Howes , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Gasken was passeel to the Second Degree . A ballot was then taken for Mr . Walter Smith , and proved unanimous , hut that gentleman having

communicated his inability to attend , his initiation was deferred until next meeting . The Auditor ' s report having been received , several minor matters were disposed of , and Bro . Pennefather was then presented for installation , thc ceremony being ably performed by the retiring VV . M . The new VV . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows -. Bro . J . Butt , S . VV . ( in the absence through illness of Bro . VV . Malthouse ); T . Mc C . Butt , J . W . ; Jd Howes , I . P . M .,

Treas . ; Mallet , Sec ; 11 . J . Lardner , S . D . ; G . H . Stephens , J . D . ; W . Snow , I . G . ; J . II . Howes , W . S . ; VV . Butt , D . C ; R . B . Greenwood , C . S . ; and Roberts , Organist . 'ihe members present not already mentioned were Bros . J . VV . Adams , senior , P . M . ; Silver , Kelly , Corke , Gaskin , King , Leirgett , Rose , VV . H . Milton , Renaut , Mackay , Walter , VVilkinson , and W . C . Smith . The visitors were

Bros . Clay , 1216 ; Phillips , 170 ( 1 ; Coles , 1 O 9 ; -Willis , 132 ( 1 ; Clarke , S . W . 1 G 32 ; Webb , 115 S ; Black , S . D . 1273 ; Taylor , P . M . 917 ; Preistly , 907 ; Hunt , 79 ; Stevens , J . VV . 129 S ; Mason , P . M . 156 7 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; and Robins , 132 ( 1 . Business heing ended , the visitors rose and complimented the VV . M ., wishing him a successful year of office and their " Hearty good wishes . " The W . M . thanked them for

their kind expressions towards himself , and having closed the lodge , adjourned with the brethren to the banqueting hall to commemorate the evening by dining together ; Bro . Butt catering in his usual style . The W . AI . called the brethren to order and asked them to join with him in the toast of " The Oueen and Craft . " ' 1 he same duly honoured , the VV . M . Then gave "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , their Grand Master" —the toast heing acknowledged

in true Masonic spirit . The W . M . then proposed " Ihe Pro CM ., Dep . CM ., and Grand Lodge Officers , Present and Past ; " the toast receiving all honour . The I . P . M . proposed the next toast—that of "The VV . M . "—stating the pleasure he had in doing so , for they had for many years been workers together ; in fact , he claimed Bro .

Pennefather as one of his pupils ; he had known him for a great number of years , and felt satisfied their W . M . would never disgrace them . He , therefore , hoped the brethren would rally round him , and make his year of office a pleasant and successful one . The I . P . M . trusted they would all unite in drinking to "The W . M . " The toast being well