Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

¦ „ Tvler . Bro . F . VV . Wright and W . B . G ° ha ! ii were elected the Audit ' Committee . A St ° " 1 - ewe Was unanimously voted to Bro . Groom , ! v ivl for his services during his year of office ; and the v Vi " in a few well-chosen remarks , spoke of the very v ' tneetings which had been held during his Mastership .

o D T . Lyle was proposea as a joining memoer , ana l ^ ' Wind ' as a candidate for initiation . Bro . R . McVicar , if ) vvas p resented with a silver cigarette case by the WM on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , on the ' _ , < . ion of his approaching marriage ; and Bro . McVicar S , nked the brethren in suitable terms . The W . M . having ived the " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ELSTREE . —Kingswood Lodge ( N 0 .. 227 S ) . — The second regular meeling vvas held on the 13 th inst ., ! Ln the following brethren attended : Bros . Rawson Silv P . P . G . W . West Yorks , VV . M . ; lohn Petch , pit lames France , P . P . G . S . B . West Yorks , S . W . ; in CobbJ . W . ; W . Pheasant , Treas . ; C M . Coxon ,

. I ' D . J . F . Bell , J . D . ; H . T . Nell , D . C ; V . L . Tap-« n „ "< ; tvvd . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; A . J . Robinson , and ' X ' rf Visitors : Bros . John Robinson , P . P . J . G . W . ; F B'i ' nkhorn , P . M . 147 IJ F . Hallows , P . M . S 61 and 1662 ; and J . Smith , P . M . 45 . S . D . 1114 . . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read ,

confirmed , and signed , Bro . V . L . lapling vvas raised lo the Degree of M . M . Bro . A . J . Robinson was passed to the Degree of F . C ., and , after a ballot had been taken , Messrs . Walter Nicole , Harry Thomas Hipwell , and ( by dispensation ) Tom Williams were duly initiated , the whole of which ceremonies vvere performed in a most excellent

manner . Bros . G . T . Chretien , J . D . 132 S ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M . and Sec . 1471 ; and A . C . Halestrap , P . M . 1471 , jyere proposed as joining members . The business being over , the lodge vvas closed . The time remaining for recreation and refreshment vvas heartily enjoyed by all .

The modest repast provided vvas done ample justice to , and the W . M . wisely curtailed the toast list , and cut short the speeches , so that the brethren might take advantage of the p leasant outside surroundings . After London , in darkness in the morning , the change to bright sunshine , fresh

green foliage , and the scent of new-mown hay was a most delig htful one , and these monthly summer meetings bid fair to become red-letler days with the London numbers of the lodge . The Midland Railway Company again attached a saloon carriage to the train both ways lor the convenience nf the brethren .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . i }}) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth instant , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Willis , W . M . j Eiilmans , S . W . ; ] ardine , J . W . ; ] . Andrews , Preceptor ; Pettitt . S . D . ; Bolding , J . D . ; Timms , I . G . ; and Bannister ,

P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and lhe minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge-was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The First . Section ofthe Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed

to the First Degree , antl the ctremony of imalion worked , with Bro . Bannister as candidate . The W . M . ro e for the first lime , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose f jr the second time , and Bro . Eidmans , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bra . Eidmans returned thanks , and appointed oliicers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . W . I . Mason , W . M . ; L . H . Nerwich , S . W . ; W . Chappie , J . W . ' ; VV . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . f . Thomas , Sec . ; W . T . Dillon , S . D . j V . Shaw , j . D . ; ] . H . Taylor , I . G . ; C . Stalibrass , Stwd . ; J . R . Hill , J . VV . Manktelow , A . Pozzati , and J . Klien . 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 . Pozzati candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Manktelow hiving answered tlie questions leading to the Third Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Manktelow candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Dsgree . Bro . Nerwich , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . ¦ or lhe next meeting , 25 th instant . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on thc yth mst ., at the Six Bells Hotel ,. Queen-street , Hammersmith , iresent : Bras . A . Williams , W . M . ; P . Craggs , S . W . ; f . Cum-™"> p , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; I ) . S . Long , S . D . ; H . "• Aslett , J . O . ; J . | , _ b _ o , , l . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; H « rdue , P . M . s D . Stroud , P . M . ; VV . W . William * , and E . F .

the lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of lhe last meeting were read and conlirmed . Th : ceremony of initiation S ^ hearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams being the candidate . Bro . "• 1 J . Aslett , W . M . of the Wallington Lodge , gave the ancient S ge- Bro - W - - Williav . s having given proofs of his pro . Dep' was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Sf _?„ i' S "' the ceremony rehear .-ed . The lodgo was closed in the Crao " £ grcc ' and called off . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . for tP' S . VV . of the evening , was unanimously elected W . M . nrirn _! , ^ "lee'ing . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowled ged , the lodge was closed . b

Mo 2 PARK LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting was held on Clem-i . 1 *' '" St ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , W M ™; n nare , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . O . W . Battley , P M ^ "nan , S . W . ; Major Ferris , ] . \ V . ; \ V . H . Chalfont , Dehan . _ 5 _ . r > Receptor ; G . Read , P . M . Sir , Treas . ; H . Si , 2 V- ; S 43 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; W . Death , W . M . Oilman I I K 1 , ' 'Breads-Id , J . D . j J . H . Taylor , I . G . ; J . R . "neton " I 43 5 i J . Cruttenden , N . Spyer , and W . J .

Milmeetinp Was ° P ^ due form , and the minutes of the last Second ^ TTI' ^ '' "' '' '' . The lodge was opened in the Ctereionv f - ^ degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the date ? j ? , ' Ing was rehearsed , Bro . Cruttenden being candi-Section of tl "i 86 was re ! iLuned to the Second Degree , and the ist brethre n n ecturc was worked by Bio . Read , assisted by the " > e Seem , 1 . 1 ' Millington answered th : questions leading from First QZ t 0 the Third Degree . Tlie lodge was resumed lo the ' . S—the olf - . ' * - oleman was elected W . M . lor th : next meetw "h Bro M ^ to ke irl rotation . A vote of sympathy was pas . ed Con Sratuiat' clbur S > P . M . 1423 , on his illness , and a vote of Lewis Aft "" " ! ^ ' Smiih on the occasion of the birth of a vuer Hearty good wishes , " thelodge vvas closed . ¦ meeting S 5 * , RDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The "snal weekly ?? " * isth , •_ ? ' ? od Se was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., F - Jack . on "iS when there vvere present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; Wihj a ' . p „ , ; W . i , ; ht Barringer , J . W . ; R . ' E . Cursons , S . D . f J n ^ Pto ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; E . Nice , nolds , l . G T , " ynler ' . ) -u - ! T . C . Seary , Org . ; G . H . Rey-• ' * . E . Weuks , Tyler ; E . Morrison . VV . Dodson , John

Instruction.

S . Cater , R . J . Harnell , W . Hancock , P . C . Fort , A . Clark , J . Rowe , and E . S . Berry . The iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . E . Cursons worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . F .-C . Fort , having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed tlie ceremony . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the 4 U 1 Sec tion of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . ine lodge was closed in the third and than the Second Degrees . On rising for the first time , Bro . E . S . Berry was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . J ackson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . H . Reynolds proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . R . E . Cursons in acting as Preceptor , and Bro . F . M . Noakes as Secretary—seconded by Bro . F . Jackson , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . W . R . Hatton , VV . M . ; C . | . Bye , S . W . ; A . F . Scholding , J . W . ; G . Davis , Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec ; J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; II . D . Smith , J . I ) . ; G . Gardner , l . G . 5 E . Rogers , P . M . ; F . Cnandler , P . M . ; ' S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . j H . Foskett , Ii . 'iVNoicutt , T . TreadwellJPowelland M . Peters .

, . , The lodge was opened in due form , and ths minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rch-arsed , Brj . F . Chandler candidate . The vV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . H . Parkhouse . Bro . E . T . Notcutt answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . E . T . Notcutt candidate . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse

then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . R . Hatton . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Uro . E . Rogers , P . M ., worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . A hearty vote of thanks vvas given to Bro . F . Chandler , P . M ., for presenting the lodge with three new gavels . Bro . C . J . Bye was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the iodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1765 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Knight , VV . M . ; Swann , S . VV . ; Wiggins , J . W . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Dresden , S . D . ; Hubbard , J . D . ; Morrish , I . G . j W . C . Williams , P . M . ; Craggs , Woods , Fayers , Jobson , and Neville . , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes or the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Craggs . lhe lodge was openei in the Second Degree , and Bro . Knight answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Tha lodge was closed down to the Second and First Degrees . Ero . Swann was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the oliicers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golcihawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Woodard , VV . M . ; L . Cox , S . VV . ; Aslett , J . W . j John Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j W . Jennings , S . D . ; A . Love , J . D . ; H . Cotton , I . G . j J . Sims , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Head , Ar ' no t , Craggs , Higginson , Hillier , Burbrcok , Nash , Rice , and C . R . Cross , VV . M . 1791 . Bro . Browne was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting wore read and confirmed . Bro . Higginson , being a candidate for passing , answered the usual qu : stious , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Seconi Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was open-. d in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in ths Third and Second Degrees , and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Barton Browne , 1321 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 171 I 1 inst . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . j C . E . Everett , S . VV . ; P . Skar . J . W . ; J . Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . Sims , { MYI ., S . U . ; J . Kench , P . G . P . England , J . D . ; T . Jobson , l . G . ; and others . The lodi'e was opened in the usual form in the various Degrees

Tha ceremony of passing was rehearsed in Bro . Davies well-known style . The three Sections of the Third Lecture vvere worked oy the VV . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and brethren . Bro . Everett was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . James Kench was elected a joining number . Notice was given tuat a motion for the adjournment of the meetings u nil September 2 nd next would be brought forward at the next meeting , on Monday , the 24 th inst . " Hearty good wishes " brought the business to a close .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when thers were present Bros . ) . Wright , VV . M . ; lilson , S . W . j Russell , J . VV . ; Westley , Preceptor ; | . Andrews , See . ; Evans , S . D . j Wells , J . D . j Beaven , l . G . ; ' Cochrane , _>' . KM , Craik , Poole , ( VZitchcli , Lvtli , Steele , Taylor , Windsor , King , Hudson , Ltngdon , Cowland , FolkardWestWilliamsand Weeksi ' yler .

, , , , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting wore read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The iodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Windsor duly entrusted . The lodge was resumed to tlie Third Degree , and the ceremony of racing rehearsedwith Bro . Windsor as candidate . The lodge

, was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for ths tirat time , and Bro . Lyell , igfjj , was elected a joining member . Bro . Lyell returned thanks , and the dues were collected . Tne W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Elsou was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Elson returned thinks , a ., d appointed his officers iu rotation . The W . M . rose for the third Urn ; , a . ud the lodge was closed .

SNARESBROOK . —COUORN LODGE ( NO . 1804 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge on Monday , the 17111 inst ., at the Eagle Hotel , tne VV . M ., Bio . C . J . R . Tijou , on behilf of the lodge , presented the Charily jewe . to B .-o . R . R . Green , J . W . 1804 , Secretary of the Chadt ' able Association , upo . i the occasion of his having take . i up a St = vvard ; h p at ills Girls' Festival , representing the lodge of instruction , when he was enabled to present a list amounting to upwards of . £ 107 , the great bulk of which had been subscnued

through the medium of thc Cnaritable Association in connection with the lodge of instruction . The molher Judge Had voted & 10 103 . to Bro . Green ' s list , and the lodge of instruction placed . £$ 5 s . iu the nam : of his wife , in recognition of his services as Secretary of llu Chaiitab . e Association , which now numbers 60 members . The Coborn Lodge and the lodge of instruction will this year have sent a Steward to each of the lliree Charities , Bro . Ellerton , W . M ., having represented ths lodge at tne Benevolent Festival , while Bro . Tijou , P . M ., Secretary , will take a Stewardship for the Boys' next montn .

On Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., a special matinea peiformance will be given by Miss Grace Hawthorne at the Koyal princess ' s Theatre , for the benefit of the Middlesex Hospital . Miss Grace Hawthorne , on this oecasion , will revive Mr . KicharJ Davey ' s " Paul and Virginia , " and will herself impersonate Virginia . Seats may now be looked at the box office ( Mr . Arthur Frye ) , or at any of the libraries , or at the Middlesex Hospital .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

ST . GEORGE'S PRECEPTORY ( No . 6 ) . —This preceptory held its usual meeting on the 14 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , vvhen there vvere present Sir Knights W . G . Devey , li . C . ; C . F . Matier , Masshal ; Geo . Cooper , Registrar ; K . Costa , H . J . Sparks , and E . Letchworth , P . C . 's ; Orvvin , Jabez Church , Berridge , and Oxford . Visitors : Sir Knights Col . Shadwell Gierke , Gt . Sub-Prior ;

Col . G . H . Haldane , Prov . Prior designate ot Kent and Surrey ; VV . Lake , D . Rolls , and C . H . Driver . Apologies were received for unavoidable absence from Sir Knights Lord Euaton , Jameson , Dr . Stewart , P . H . Waterlow , and others . The ballot having been taken , and proved to be in the affirmative , the E . C ably and impressively installed Comps .

A . F . Church . H . Carman , and H . H . Wells . into the Order of Knights Templar . A letter was read from Miss Woodstock announcing the death of her father in April last , and Frater Woodstock having faithfully served the ollice of Equerry for many years , the sum of one guinea vvas voted to the family from the Almoners' Fund . The Reg . announced that since the last meetinir the following honours had been

conferred on members of the preceptory : Sir Knight maybrick had been appointed G . Org . in the Mark Degree ; Sir Knight Lord Euston had been appointed Pres . of the General Board ; and Sir Knights Berridge and Matier had been reappointed respectively D . C . and A . G . Sec . in the Cryptic and Allied Degrees ; Lord Euston had been elected Grand

Master , in succession to the late Canon Portal ; and in G . Priory Sir Knight G . Cooper had been appointed Sub-Marshal , in succession to Sir Knight Col . Haldane . A knight vvas proposed as a joining member . All business being ended , the sir knights adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal supervision of Mr . J . P . Swayne .

HOLY SANCTUARY PRECEPTORY ( No . 131 ) . —A very interesting meeting of the above preceptory vvas held at its head-quaiters , 33 , Golden-square , on the 17 th inst ., when the chair was taken and the preceptory opened by V . E . Sir Knight Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sub-Prior ot England . After the usual preliminaries had been gone through , the V . E . Sir Knight addressed the sir

knights to the effect that the first duty vvas rather an unusual one—no less than the installation of V . E . Sir Knight Col . Ramsay as Prov . Prior for the Mediterranean . In consequence of the resignation of V . E . Sir Knight Sir Henry Burford Hancock of the office of Prov . Prior of the Mediterranean , it had pleased the M . E . the Great Prior of England , the Earl of Lathom , to appoint as his

successor Sir Knight Col . Ramsay ; that as more than 1000 miles divided the preceptories in this command ( one being at Malta and the other at Gibraltar ) , the Great Prior had given his sanction to the unusual course being adopted of installing Col . Rimsay in England . The installation was then proceeded with , and carried through in that very admirable manner in which Col . Shadwell H . Clerke

performs all those duties which hi undertakes . The V . E . Prov . Prior ot the Mediterranean was then duly proclaimed and saluted . That duty being completed , it next devolved on the Great Sub-Prior to install a candidate , who had previously been elected , into the Order , and he finally installed as E . P . for the year E . Sir Knight F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Chancellor of the Order . i ' his concluded a mojc

interesting and instructive mealing , more especially vvhen we add that one sir knight vvas accepted as a joining member and a brother vvas proposed as a candidate to be installed into the Order at the next regular meeting of the preceptory . I ' he sir knights then adjourned to a banquet at the Cafe

Royal , after which the usual toasts were given , and finally broke up alter a most pleasant evening . For some time this preceptory has been in rather low water , but it is hoped the corner is turned , and that with so energetic an E . P . as Sir Knight Philbrick it will no . v proceed in the right direction , and ere long again take its proper place as one of the foremj _ , t preceptories of London .

STOCKTON-ON-TEES . —Mount Grace Preceptory ( No . 118 ) . —The regular meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . lhe preceptory vvas opened by the E . P ., Sir Knight Hans B . Oisen , assisted by his oificers . A billot was tiken for seven candidates , all of whom were elected . Four of them being present—Comps . E . Hudson , H . Baumann , F . H . Bennett , and H .

Lambthey vvere duly installed by Sir Knight C . D . Hill-Drury , M . D ., l . P . E . P . i 39 , inamostimpressivemanner . Attheclose of the ceremony , a vote of thanks vvas unanimously passed to Sir Knight Hill-Drury for the excellent way he had performed the ceremony , and for the kind manner in which he

had oa several occasions come from Darlington to help them . A proposal to change the night of meeting from VVednesday to Monday was duly carried . There being no further business , the preceptory was closed , and the sir knights adjourned to dinner at the invitation of the E . P .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . 11 ) . —The quarteily meeting of the above council was held iu the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the ioth inst . Bro . G . Dalrymple , G . I . G ., VV . M ., occupied the chair . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . Rev . James Anderson , who had been previously balloted for , vvas in attendance , and admitted to the D . 'gries of St . Lawrence

and Knight of Constantinople . Bro . P . de E . Co ' . hn , P . M ., P . G . W ., vvas then invited to the chair , and Bro . J . Gardiner , W . M . elect , vvas presented and installed , assisted by Bros . Col . Sewell , P . M ., P . G . D ., and J . Nicholson , P . M . ; and the following vvere invested as officers : Bios . J . C . Thompson , S . W . ; j . Paterson , J . W . ; Rev . James Anderson , Chap . ; P . de E . Collin , Treas . ; J . Dickinson , Sec .: A .

Walters , S . D . ; W . Carlyle , J . D . ; R . Brown , D . C . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Eden , l . G . ; T . Atkinson , Steward ; ani J . Messenger , Tyler . Bros . E . B . Penrice , J . Hodgson , and J . Kendall vvere also present . ihere being nothing further but " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments .