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CONTENT S .

EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry , 3 < 9 Royal Arch 3 S 9 Knights Templar 3 ^ 9 Supreme Oraml Chapter 391 Grand Lodge ot Scotland 391 The American l'ilgvims 391 Grand Lodge of Canada 392

Masonic Notes and Queries 393 Reviews 3 <> 3 Uoval Masonic Institution for Girls—Visit to RamsR . ite 393 Notes on Art , & c 393 Our American Pilgrims 394 The International Gathering 394 Rumours 394 Oar Detective Police 394 C ORRESPONDENCE : — London Votes for the Charities 39 <

Board of General Purposes 39 . Bro . Kenning ' s Banquet to thc American Brethren 395 - Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire „¦ 395 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Devon 396 Grand Lodge of Quebec ' . 396 Roval Masonic 1 . stitntion for Boys » 39 8 Royal and Select Masters 39 S Consecration of thc Metropolitan Chapter 39 8 Masouicand General Tidings 399 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 399 Advertisements , i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., 400

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Ipamrcm ,

THE ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 1717 ) . — This flourishing lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Town Hall , Poplar , when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . II . Farnfield , W . M . ; j . Dennis , S . W . ; J . K . Coleman , acting J . W . ; N . J . Fe-nner , Treas . ; Leonard Potts , S . D . j W . C . Young , I . G . ; C . A . Smith , Org . ; J . J . Abbott , T . Bates ( who acted as

J . D . ) , H . J . Hancock , E . Witherston , E . Phillips , J . B . Finney , R . M . Talbot , T . L . Kennett and F . A . White , P . M . 907 , and honorary member of the lodge . The minutes having been read and confirmed ballot was taken for Messrs . Hunt , Grout , Mills and Kirk , the result in each case proving unanimously affirmative , these gentlemen , together with M . Mine , who had been balloted for and

approved at a previous meeting , being the initiates of the evening . Thc lodge having been opened in the Second Degree Bro . T . L . Kennett , candidate for raising , was duly and regularly raised to the Sublime Degree , this part of the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . Dennis , S . W . ( by permission of the W . M . ) ; he having initiated Bro . Kennett and also advanced him to the F . C . Degree . The

lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and during the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . N . J . Fenner , Treas ., took the opportunity , this being the last regular meeting before thc Installation , of proposing that a jewel with a suitable inscription be presented to the W . M . on the termination of his j ear of office . He spoke in eulogistic terms cf the W . M ,, referring to the fact that he was in reality the

founder of the lodge , as thc idea originated with him , and that during the year he had worked heartily for the good of thc lodge , its present prosperous condition being mainly due to his exertions . This being seconded by Bro . F . A . White in a short but pithy speech , was put to the meeting , and it is almost needless to say unanimously carried . The W . M ., having entered , was informed of the resolution , and

in a feiv well chosen words heartily thanked the brethren . He was proud to have been a founder and the first W . M ., of the All Saints Lodge , and if during his year of office he had won the esteem and confidence of thc members of the lodge , he was well repaid for any little trouble he had been put to . The mark of their favour was a source of great gratification to him , and in the future as in thc past he would

always have the interests of thc lodge at heart . The candidates for initiation being in attentlancc were then severally and duly admitted to the First Degree . The next business being the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , the Secretary announced the brethren eligible for the position , and the unanimous choice of the lodge fell on Bro . J .

Dennis , S . W . ; who briefly returned thanks . Bro . N . J . Fcnncr was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison , Tyler , and Bros . Bates , Potts , and Witherston were nominated to serve on the Audit Committee . A letter of resignation , on account of ill health , was read from Bro . Chard , and thc lodge , after a meeting of about three hours , duration , was closed with solemn prayer and adjourned .

FARRINGDON -WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —The last meeting of this new but prosperous lodge was held at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on thc 2 ejth ult . The lodge was opened at half-past five o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . W . H . Jackson , jun ., W . M ., P . M . Royal Arthur , assisted by Bros . C Jacques , S . W . j

T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middx ., & c , J . W ., and Sec . ( pro tern . ); W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treasurer ; H . A . Dubois , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of Middx ., & c , Hon . I . P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , S . D . ; and Parkinson , Tyler . Thc visitors were Bros . T . L . Green , W . M . 1194 ; W . Malthouse , West Smithfield ; and S . W . Fraser , 1670 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the

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W . M ., with the assistance of his officers , initiated Messrs . W . Potter , jun ., and C . Potter into Craft mysteries , and pissed Bros . M . Samuel and Quilter to thc degree of F . C ; both ceremonies being well performed . Upon the motion of Bro . Walls , J . W ., seconded by Bro . Jacques , S . W ., Bros . Wcllsman , Dal wood , and Dodson , of the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , for their services to thc Karringdon Without

Lodge , were unanimously elected honorary members . Bro . Nawton , of the Bclgravc Lodge , having been balloted for as a joining member , thc lodge wus duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant repast , well catered for by Bro . Ackland , manager to Messrs . Spiers and Pond . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary

Royal and Craft toasts were elonc full justice to . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in a neat speech by Bro . Dubois . " The Initiates" having been duly toasted , made a suitable response . " The Visitors , " " The Treasurer , " and " The Officers " followed . The latter toast was responded to by Bros . Jacques , Walls , and Lardner ,

on behalf of themselves and absent brethren . In proposing " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . made a very exhaustive speech upon thc principle and necessities for support of those valuable institutions . The name of Bro . Dubois having been associated with the toast , that brother

in reply endorsed the remarks of the W . M ., and also made a powerful appeal upon behalf of the whole of the Masonic Chatities , and hoped that No . 1745 would be well represented at thc festivals in 1879 . The Tyler having been called upon to discharge his tluty , the proceedings terminated .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —A lodge of emetgency was held at the Masonic Hall , Bath , on Monday , July 22 nd , almost especially fe . r the purpose of initiating a candidate , elected some time ago , who has been on a voj'age , and considering the time of year there was a fair muster e . f brethren , Past Masters , and visitors . The lodge was opened in due form at 7 . 45

p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . F . Wilkinson , supported by Bros . F . j . Brown , I . P . M ., and P . S . G . W . ; Major J . W . Preston , P . M . ; Geo . Falkner , S . W . ; P . Braham , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Hunt , Acting Sec . pro . tem ; J . J . Robinson , I . G . ; A . Holmes , and Ed . J . B . Mercer , Stewards . In the absence of Bro . Wilton , Bro . Carey , P . M ., kindly undertook thc office of D . C . ; Bro . Davies ,

S . D . ; W . B . Gregory , J . D . There were also present Bros . Ames ; fames Clark , P . M . ; T . E . Wilton , jun . ; Richd . Mann ; W . L . Baldwin ; J . W . Murlis ; R . B . Cater ; Chas . Wilkinson , S . G . Mitchell , P . M . The visitors present were W . F . Reeves , P . M . 906 , P . P . GO . ; F . D . Gardiner , W . M . Rectitude Lodge , Corsham . Thc W . M . first invested Bro . W . L . Baldwin with the Organist ' s

collar . The candidate Mr . S . S . Parton , being presented , was duly admitted and initiated ; the ceremony being impressively performed by thc W . M ., after which Bro . Ashley delivered the charge in his usual clear manner ; the working tools were presented by Bro . Geo . Falkner . An apology from Bro . Dr . Henry Hopkins for absence , being at present on the continent , was made by Bro . W . Hunt .

Ballot was then successfully taken for two newly-proposed candidates , Mr . H . B . Smith and Mr . W . E . Smith . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony at 9 o ' clock , when by the kind hospitality of the W . M ., Bro . Frank Wilkinson , the brethren adjourned to the large room adjoining the lodge to an excellent collation , and after the usual loyal toasts , " The Queen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of

Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the Princess and Family , " which were heartily and loyally responded to amidst capital filing . A special toast and farewell address was given to a most respected brother and P . M . of 41 , Major J . W . Preston , who is about removing to Birmingham to a higher appointment , and having evinced , during his long connection with this lodge , an untiring exertion , a

never failing and regular pursuit of all its duties , the kindly acknowledgment of these Masonic characteristics were most heartily evinced by every brother connected with this lodge ; and the Major having feelingly responded , a similar compliment was paid to thc S . W ., Bro . Geo . Falkner , who will be leaving Bath shortly , and who has passed through all the offices to the entire satisfaction of

every Mason he has come in contact with . Bro . Falkner responded in a neat little speech . After some capital songs by the brethren , and a few other suitable toasts to the visitors and the officers of the Royal Cumberland , all of whom were highly complimented by the W . M . on the very creditable manner in which thc duties were performed , and their regular attendance , thc meeting separated after a most enjoyable evening .

"WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 29 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Tunstall , I . P . M ., presided , assisted by the Wardens , and a goodly number of members and visitors . The lodge was opened in form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Dr . Mackie and G . F

Curzon being candidates for preferment were examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and the two brethren re-admitted and passed . Thc lecture peculiar to the Fellow Craft Degree was delivered by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . of Cumberland and Westmorland . The lodge having been closed down in sclcmn form , thc brethren separated in peace and harmony .

GARSTON . —Ldge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . —The annual meeti ; of this lodge was held at the Wellington Hotel , on V . ednesday , the 24 th ult ., at four in the afternoon . The ; W . M ., Bro . Samuel Tickle , presided , assisted by his offers and a large number of P . M . ' s , members , and visrurs , including Bros . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Bi . ves , P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland air IWest-!

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morland ; Vines , Prov . G . D . C ., and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Baker and Vines presented Bro . George Price , S . W ., and W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The preliminaries having been completed , the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowes to instal Bro . Price , which he did with the aid of a Board of Installed Masters , properly constituted . The charges to the Wardens and brethren were delivered

by Bro . Baker , P . M . After the transaction of some routine business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , well served by Bro . Wood , the host of the Wellington , and under the presielency of the newly-installed W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly cared for , and in the course of thc evening the W . M . presented , on behalf of the lodge , a costly Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Tickle .

HAMPTON COURT . —Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Saturday , the 13 th ult ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . F . W . Levander , W . M . ; H . C . Levander , S . W . ; J . L . Thomas , J . W . ; T . Cubitt , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . M ., Sec . ; R . M . Jones , S . D . ; R . Applegarth , J . D . ; and W . S . Moses , I . G . ; and

the following brethren , members of the lodge : Bros . E . Kimber , P . M . ; Thos . Keene , P . M . ; C . J . Wallis , W . O . Bywater , J . W . Lambert , and G . A . Rooks . Visitors : Bros . Col . F . Burdett , P . G . M . ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Fredk . Binckes , P . G . S . ; W . Bristol , 1364 ; W . Murlis , 1642 ; R . A . Wright , 504 ; Col . J . Peters , 1460 ; W . Stephens , 1489 ; J . M . Klenk , 1339 ;

C . G . Rushworth , 1309 ; and F . W . Percival . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , and other lodge business transacted , the W . M . installed his successor in the chair of K . S . in a most correct and impressive manner , which elicited universal approbation . Bro . H . C . Levander , having been saluted , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . L . Thomas ,

S . W . ; W . S . Moses , J . W . ; Thos . Cubitt , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Sec . ; J . W . Lambert , S . D . ; G . A , Rooks , J . D . ; W . O . Bywater , I . G . ; C . J . Wallis , Steward ; F . H . Atkins , Org . ; B . Humphrey , Dir . of Cer . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . W . F . Levander , the lodge was closed and adjourned to an elegant banquet , prepared in Bro . Sadlei ' s best style .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WIGTON — Chapter of St . John ' s ( No . 327 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion and Lamb Hotel , High-street , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at which a number of memhers were present , amongst whom may be mentioned Comps . Henry Bowes , Z . ; Jas , Gardiner , H . ; Joseph Pearson , J . ; John Gate , P . Z . ; Hoodless , E . ; Lazenby , N . ; Robinson , as P . S . ; Walters , as A . S . ; Harris , Jun . S . ; and Richardson , P . Z ., Janitor .

The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the previous convocation being read and confirmed , the chapter proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year . Comp . Gardiner was unanimously elected Z . ; Pearson , H . ; Hoodless , J . ; Bewes , P . Z ., Treas . ; Lazenby , E . ; Carrick , N . ; Robinson , P . S . ; and Richardson , Janitor . The business of the chapter having been disposed of anel the chapter closed , thc companions partook of refreshments .

TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . A convocation of this chapter took place on the 24 th ultimo ., at the Albany Hotel . Amongst those present were Comps . W . Wiggington , P . G . S . N . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; Tomlinson , P . Z ., H . ; C . Horsley , P . P . G . S . Middx ., Treas ., and acting J . ; H . Court , S . E . ; W . Taylor , P . S . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middx ., 2 nd Assistant ; Rushworth ,

W . ; H . Saunders Platts , Prudent Brethren ; Harrison , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confiimed , the M . E . Z ., with the assistance of his officers , ably exalted Bro . Richnole , 1503 , and Dr Jefferies , No . 2 , Kilwining , to the Sublime Degree of the R . A . Several communications having been read , the convocation was duly closed , and the companions

adjourned to an excellent collation , at which the customary toasts were duly honoured . Comp . E . Horsley replied at length to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He also proposed in very flattering terms the health of " The M . E . Z . " Comp . Wigginton having highly replied , gave " The Exalters . " This toast having been duly honoured , Comp . Dr . Jefferies , upon

behalf of his co-exalted and himself , made a very interesting speech in reply . The toast of " The Second and Third Principals , " " Thc Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and " The Officers , " quickly followed , and were briefly acknowledged by the companions thus honoured . The proceedings terminated with the Janitor ' s toast . The next convocation of this chapter will be held on the fourth Wenesday in October next .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

RICHMOND . —Harcourt Preceptory . —This preceptory met on thc 26 th ult ., at the Greyhound , under the presidency of the Eminent Preceptor , the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , M . A . The Preceptory was opened at 4 . 15 p . m ., when there were present Sir Kts . Rev . A . W . Hall , Preceptor ; W . Nettleship , Constable ; Hyde Pullen , as

Marshal ; Dr . Harcourt , as Sub-Marshal and Captain of the Guard ; Frank Richardson , as Reg . ; R . H . Thrupp , as Prelate ; Grillion and Boor , as B . Brs . ; E . M . Lott , as Org . ; and the following visitors : —V . E . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sub .-Prior ; Sir Knt . Charles Goolden , K . C . T ., Treas ., Great Priory ; Hon . R . W . H . Giddy , Prov . Prior , South Africa