Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The Worshipful Master proposed— "That the best thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Stevens ( and the ams be recorded on the minutes ) for his admirable , lucid , and interesting lecture on the "Ritual and Ceremonial of fhe Symbolic Degrees of Freemasonry , " and the object the

lecturer has in view in promoting uniformity ot ritual is medially supported bv the members of the Chine Lodge . " Seconded by Bro . J . H . McQueen , P . M ., J . W ., and carried u nanimously . ,,-,,, , . , , , Bro . Stevens expressed his thanks , and the lodge was then closed .

HARLE SDEN . —Harlesden Lodge ( No . 2098 ) , —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the National Schools , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros , Maior C . A . Cooper , VV . M . ; Arthur Ball , S . W . ; G . Goldney-Cary , J . W . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Treas . ; VV O Lvon , P . M ., Sec ; F . S . Long , S . D . ; Rev . Dr . Atwool , jD F . Levick , P . M ., D . C ; O . C Robson , I . G . j VV .

.. ; 0 . Wedlake , C . L . Field , C . Butler , Bell , H . Cross , and R . ' . Hughes . Visitors : Bros . Rev . E . J . Fessenden , Niagara Falls , 70 , - Stanyer , 197 , - Hughes , 404 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . T . Harley Jones , and John Farrer , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s , by the VV . M . A ballot was taken for Mr . " W . F . M . Staples ,

which was unanimously in his favour , and the candidate being in attendance he was introduced , and received the privileges of Freemasonry at the hands of the W . M . The circular of the M . W . Pro Grand Master was , pursuant to notice , then considered , when it was decided that the lodge did not agree to the proposal contained therein . Nothing further offering , the lodge was duly closed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 $ ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., . it the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . 0 . VV . Battley , W . M . ; E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; | . Laurence , l . W . i H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; W . I .

Mason , S . D . ; J . Smith , J . . ; W . A . Hart , l . G . ; J . Rossdale , Stwd . ; XV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 J ; | . Stephens , ' P . M . 142 } ; I H . Wood , W . M . 1643 ; Dr . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 ' ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; S . Smout , P . M , 164 a ; \ V . Chappie , \ V . Thomas , J . H . Tayhr , and XV . Death . Bro . M . Rosenberg , 1425 ,

ivas a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the n-. inutcs of the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing wire rehearsed . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Rosenberg was elected a member , and Bro . Ferris was elected W . M . for next meeting , who appointed the officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basingliall-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd i , nst . The working for the evening was the installation ceremony . The W . M . elect , Bro . F . Potter , was very ably inducted into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , Bro . B . Williams , and the addresses were ably given by Bro . Paddle . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Potter occupying the chair . The brethren presiut

were Hros . B . Williams , F . Potter , J . K . Pitt , r . Rush , VV . Paddle , A . Jardine , H . Whitehouse , J . Tattersall , A . Walktr , E . Pugh , H . Gaskin , and W . J . Bail , Hon . Sec . We are asked to mention that the smoking concert , to be given on Thursday , 24 th inst ., will have the support of a large number of professional brethren , who have very kindly volunteered their gratuitous assistance . A large gathering and a very enj ivable evening may be anticipated .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A meeting was held at the Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise , S . W ., on Thursday , the 3 rd instant . Present : Bros . Wright , W . M . ; Squire , S . W . ; Gill , J . W . ; Higerty , Preceptor ; Beddoes , S . D . ; Collick , J . D . ; G ' eorge , l . G . and Sec . ; and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirm : d . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beddoes being the candidate . The lodge then

opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Higerty , Preceptor , gave the Lecture on the tracing board in his usual efficient manner , and received the hearty thanks of the brethren at its close . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . » l » ire , P . M . 3 and 889 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensiling « eek , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M .

eject announced he would work the First and Third Degrees . Bro . George proposed , and Bro . Higerty seconded , a very cordial vot : of thanks to Bro . Wright for the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of ihe chair for the first tims in this lodge ol '"' traction ; carried unanimously . Bro . Wright suitably replied . , " "sing for the third time , nothing further offering for the good 01 freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly jnsetrng of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , J iccadill y , S . W ., on the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . l ' - Dusterwald . W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . W . j F . W . Cash . J . W . ; " ¦ Marsden , S . D . ; L . Gunzel , | . D . ; H . Sammons , l . G . j VV . "" nillcy , acting as Preceptor ; ' G . H . Reynolds , Sec . pro tern . ; 1 . 1 . Weeks , Tyler ; B . Holeymin , G . Smith , VV . Richards , C . ' - NValker , H . Crookes , C . Corbv , J . Woodward , J . Rowe , R . M . '

^""¦ rlge , A . H . Scurrah , C . Lambert , F . Gu . lifo ' r ' d , C . Richards ! w . Hancock , | . D . Graham , and W . Lincoln , me , io ^ was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last eting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second to Ih ^' -r ^' ' ^ ' Corby , offered himself as a candidate to be raised Inri Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . „ ? f opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree unit , ' 1 . Lot , ge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . W . Brindley WOf . 1 "t »* - ... 31 H 1 I 1 . U IU 11 IL OWIUIIU L * , gn . l „ UIU . » V , LJllLIUlCy

the r 2 n < ' Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to can 1 ' i 1 : ) e sree . Bro . J . Woodward having offered himself as a cerlZ for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the the Tt ^ ' Th W - - Save the charge . Bro . VV . Brindley worked Bro R M- ° n o £ the First lecture . On rising for the first time , mtmi burridge , ) . W . 2048 , was unanimously elected a joining ( : ork , r ' Proposed by " Bro . A . H . Scurrah , and seconded by Bro . C . that li rising for the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed seconi ? V F- Ked K > S - - > be W -M- for the ensuing weekwas ol y e J ' - > and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect 'hird ? aSeil r . PP ° ' nt his officers in rotation . On rising for the ..... . Kle , Bro . W . Rrinrll ..,, nrnmo / l rhsr n vnte r . f rlmnlre K »

very Jji | the minutes of the lod s'e to Bro . F . Dusterwald for the ^ t the r ™ . nner in which he had occupied the chair that evening a , W « l t'J , . in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Brindley , P . M ., really ( .-1 1 % vas Sure "' e brethren would support the vote as the work" i 11 * nol : as an empty compliment . He had never heard his I ,., S done better by so young a Mason—it was a credit to second ] ,,,, " " and an sample to others . Bro . C . Corby , in the T > ,, J * e motion , fully endorsed the appreciative remarks of * ecomVr er ' Carriett unanimously . The W . M . acknowledged good of F ent '" suitable terms . Nothing further offering for the rcemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

th = 4 th in f L 0 DGE ( No . 1780 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , Pr «* nt . n ' the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W ,

Instruction.

P . M . ; R . Taylor , P . M . ; 0 . D . Ward , Brandon , Taylor , Purnell , Roberts , Louby , Clarkson , Butler , and Edwards . 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 . Brindley being the candidate . The chair was vacated by the VV . M ., and taken by Bro . O . D . Ward . Bros . W . and R . Taylor , candidates to lie passed to the Second Degree ,

answered the usual questi'ins , and were entrusted . The ceremony ot passing was reheatseu , Bros . VV . ana R . Taylor being the candV dates . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro , Butler , 1604 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Green , jun ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensiling w « k . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the VVheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Hardy , W . M . 201 , W . M . j Cochrane , S . W . ; Cross , J . W . ; Austin , W . M . 1791 , Treas . ; Speigel , P . M ., Sec ; Sims , P . M ., S . D . j P . J . Davies , J . D . j Jennings , l . G . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cubitt , Strout , Van Dyk , Ridglcy , Cavers , Benton , Cotton , Higginson , Head , and Lindfiefd .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The VV . M . announced his intention to rehearse the ceremony of passing . Bro . Strout , as candidate , answered the usual questions , and the lodge opened to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was closed in this Degree . Bros . Higginson and Cotton , both newly initiated , answered the questions of passing . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Higginson being the candidate . The 7 th

Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bro . Higginson was elected a joining member . Tlie W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Cochrane was elected W . M . for next week . Bro . ] . Davies propjsed a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , for the able working of the VV . M . for the first time , which was seconded by Bro . Cochrane , and carried . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , " Hearty good wishes" being given , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the Jth inst . Present : Bros . H . F . Williams , W . M . j D . Stroud , S . W . ; Gammell , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M . 834 , acting as Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; W . G . Coat , S . D . ; D . S . Long , J . D . j C . Hopkins , l . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ; J . Wood , Cox , Boswell , J . Brown , J . Davies , S . W . 16 9 ; and W . VV . Williams .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . W . W . Williams , offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . W . VV . Williams candidate . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bros . J . Brown and VV . W . Williams

worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of this Lecture . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . J . J . Boswell , 2012 , was elected a member , and Bro . D . Stroud elected as W . M . for the 19 th instant . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge on the 12 th instant .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Esling , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Gibbs . J . W . j Ruffle , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Russell , l . G . ; ( ohnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec . ; Partridge , Heinke , Crouch , Perkins , Noble , Wright , Rowe , Burnett , Kerry , Lissimore , Walker , Millard , Wildbore , Spencer , Lavington , and Coe .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Andrews , Ruffle , and Westley respectively , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M ., Bro . Esling , with Bro . Rowe as candidate . The W . M . rose f jr the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Westley proposed that a ballot for a Life Subscribership to one of the Charities , in accordance with the by-laws , be taken on the first Mondav in April—carried unanimously . Bro . Perkins

gave notice of motion to decrease the number of attendances necessary to participate in future draws , as in consequence of the great success of the lodge , the ballots came more frequently than was contemplated when the by-laws were framed . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bfo , Glover was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . returned thanks , and appointed his oilicers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary gave notice that the Fifteen Sections would be worked to-morrow ( Saturday ) at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BOLTON . —St . J ohn ' s Chapter ( N 0 . 221 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant , at the Commercial Hotel . There were present Comps . J . Boothroyd , Z . ; E . G . Harwood , H . j W . Duncan , J . ; T . B . long , E . ; J . Barrett , N . ; Thos . Higson , Janitor ; G . P . Brockbank , P . A . G . D . C ; G . A . Mort , P . Z . ; Thos . Morris , P . Z . ; J . H . Greenhalgh ,

P . Prov . G . Treas ., P . Z . 5 J . Dickenson , W . H . Brown , and A . Cosgrave . Visitors ; Comps . J . Jackson , P . Z . 148 ; C . E . Hindley , Z . 149 ; Alex . Weir , 17 S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for four brethren as candidates for exaltation , and the same was unanimous . Two of the candidates , Bros . Peter Bradburn and W . Siddorn , being

in attendance were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masons by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Duncan assisting with great ability and precision as P . Sojourner . The historical lecture was rendered by Comp . Duncan ; the symbolical lecture was delivered by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Boothroyd ; and the mystical lecture by Comp . G . A . Mort , all the

adddresses being given with much impressiveness and accuracy . Comp . E . G . Harwood was elected Z . ; Comp . Duncan was elected H ., and Comp . Barrett , J ., for the ensuing year . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed b y the visiting companions , and the chapter closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Edwin Simpson , at the Queen ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., assisted by his officers . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and l . G . North-Eastern District

was received and saluted . III . Bro . W . Ormerod Walker , 30 , was elected M . W . S . ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . John H . Procter Leresche , re-elected Treasurer . The business over , the chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a recherchd banquet , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . Edwin Simpson ,

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

having on his right III . Bro . Charles James Banister , 33 ; III . Bro . Lieut .-Col . S . W . Wilkinson , 30 ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . Major F . Ballantine ; III . Bro . R . Hopwood Hutchison , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; III . Bro . James Frederick Pweedale , 30 ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . Charles F . Woodhall ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . James William Woodhall ; Ex . and Pt . Bro .

Nicholas A . Earle ; and on his left 111 . Bro . Peter Royle , M . D ., 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . Edward Ashworth , 30 ; III . Bro . Thomas Hargreaves , P . M . W . S . ; 111 . Bro . James Hedis , 30 , Recorder ; Ex . and Pt . Bro . J . H . Leresche , Treasurer ; and Ex . and Pt . Bro . J . Winterbottom Hamilton .

The loyal toasts were successfully proposed by the M . W . S ., and duly honoured ; also ¦ ' 1 ' he M . P . S . G . C ., Lord Lathom , " and " The Supreme Council , 33 V which were cordially received . The M . W . S ., Bro . Ednin Simpson , in most flattering terms , proposed "The Health of their old friend and 111 . brother , their chief , Charles James Banister , 33 " , l . G . of the North-Eastern District , " thanking him for coming to

look them up , and he hoped that he would soon come again . It looked like old times to have his bright face amongst them again . The toast was received with acclamation . 111 . Bro . Banister thanked the M . W . S . and the brethren for their great kindness , and he hoped to be present at the installation of the M . VV . S . He concluded by proposing every kind and good wish to the M . W . S ., which was most cordially received and responded to . 0

" the Health of the Members of the 32 ° , 31 , 30 , " were proposed , and cordially responded to ; also ' ¦ The Health of the M . W . S . elect , III . Bro . Walker , 30 ° , who responded in a truly Masonic speech for himself and the officers of the chapter . Other toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable and instructive evening .

NEWCA . STLE-ON-TYNE .-Royal Kent Chapter ( No . S ) . —This Rose Croix chapter of the Antient and Accpted Rite was opened at Freemasons' Hall , Maplestreet , on Friday , the 25 th ult ., by the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . C . R . Fry , 20 , assisted by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The M . W . S . elect , III . Bro . Henry Maddison , 30 ,

was presented by the G . M . to the M . W . S ., HI . Bro . Charles Rutter Fry , 30 , who installed him into the chair of his predecessor with great care and impressiveness ; giving the address to the brethren , fhe M . vV . S . appointed his officers , addressing each most suitably . Business over , the brethren adjourned lo the dining hall

to partake of an excellent banquet , under the presidency of the M . W . S . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the M . W . S ., and severally responded to with great cordiality , and a truly happy evening was spent by the brethren of this beautiful Christian Degree .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This distinguished and flourishing conclave met at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the 7 th inst . Among those present were Sir Knights George Mickley , M . P . S . ; John Mason , G . C ., V . E . ; H . J . Lardner , l . G . j T . Cuuitt , G . I . G .,

P . M . P . S ., Ueas . ; E . H . thiellay , G . H ., P . M . P . S . ; T . C . Walls , G . S . P ., I . P . M . P . S . ; Shirley , P . M . P . S . ; George Kenning , P . M . P . S . ; Heard , Keyser , J . Harris , W . VV . Codd , N . Prower , M . A ., E . A . Harris , H . Harris , and others .

Ihe minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight J . Mason was unanimously elected M . P . S . for the year ensuing ; Sir Knight H . J . Lardner , V . E . ; Sir Knight 1 ' . Cubitt , Treas . ( re-elected ) ; and Sir Knight j . Gilbert , Sentinel . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to the M . P . S ., letters

irom absent members were read . The conclave was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , where they were joined by several members of the Grand Conclave . Among the latter were Sir Knights Dr . Woodman , M . D ., G . Treas ., and C . F . Hogard , G . R . The usual loyal toasts having been honoured , " The

Health of the Grand Viceroy , Grand Council , and Grand Senate" was fluently proposed by the M . P . S . Sir Knight Dr . Woodman , in his reply , expressed his great gratification at the steady progress which the Order was making . He felt proud at again being elected Grand Treasurer , and he would continue to do his utmost to forward the interests of the Order in every possible way .

Ssir Knight Hogard then gave a brief resume of the work of the Order during the past year . He said that he quite agreed with the last speaker as to the gradual , but sure , progress the Degree was making . He had every reason to believe that during the coming year many new conclaves would be established , and several of the dormant ones revived . Since he had had the honour of being Recorder he

had endeavoured to bring matters into a clear and serviceable condition , and he should not relax his efforts in the future . Sir Knight George Kenning , on behalf of the members of the Grand Council , expressed a hope that the Order would again flourish , and eventually become as influential as the Mark , the Temple , and other Grades were . He

trusted that every member of the Grand Council would do his best to promote the welfare of the Degree . Sir Knight T . C . Walls , on behalt of the Grand Senate , expressed similar feelings to the precedingspeakers . B "The Health of the M . P . S . " followed . Sir Knight Mickley , in reply , thanked the members of

the Premier Conclave for the great kindness that they at all times had manifested towards him . He felt exceedingly gratified that his humble services had been thought so worthy of recognition as to warrant the presentation of a jewel . In conclusion , he said that he hoped during the ensuing year to introduce some new members . "The Past Sovereigns " was coupled with the names of '

Sir Knights Shirley and Walls , who responded . "The Treasurer and Recorder" followed . In givimr the toast , the M . P . S . touched on the valuable services ren " dered to the conclave by Sir Knights Cubitt and Mason . They were both worthy men and Masons , and he hoped that for many years they would live to render still more valuable services to the members of the conclave . In