Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Bro . Long , in proposing the health of "The Installing Master , " said , he could do that with a great deal of confidence for every one knew that Bro . Townsend was a hardworking , energetic Mason , and the road was never to long or rough for him to serve a friend or brother . He knew lots of good traits in his character , which in his presence he would not dilate upon . Bro . Townsend thanked the brethren for the flattering

way he had been spoken of , and the noisy reception . He knew Bro . Knowles did not take any animus in those few words , as he was aware it was with the best intentions towards him . Having placed Bro . Long in the proud position of W . M ., it would be his endeavour to support him during his year of office . Bro . Page proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Masters' and Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges , "

and said he considered that the toast of evening , and he was justified in saying so , and it ought to be placed in abler hands . They felt honoured by their presence that evening , and he wished they would come oftener . He took the opportunity of announcing that he had accepted the office of Steward for the Boys' School Festival , and if any of the W . Ms , found the slightest difficulty in obtaining a Steward from their own lodge , all they had to do was to vote and

hand over any money to him , and he would give them all the credit for it . Bro . A . Joliffe , W . M . 257 , responded . Bro . Haldane , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The I . P . M ., " and said it was with pleasure he rose to propose the health of their I . P . M ., Bro . VV . Latham Cox . It was just 12 months since when Bro . Cox said he would do his best to rule the lodge ; how well he had performed that

duty they all knew , and it would be useless for him to dilate on that subject . There was no fear that he would make a good Master , for he had been brought up in two good schools—his regiment and Malta . The latter place , where Bro . Cox was initiated , they knew was the hotbed of Masonry now and in times past , and where Bro . Cox first drank the milk of Freemasonry , and , as we have read in the good days gone by , the Knights Templars defended it

from the Saracens and sent their trained soldier Masons to succour the Holy Land from the infidel host who had overthrown that country . Of his regiment its organisation was such that its officers all made good commanders , and by this means they had a Master who ruled them well and strictly and made himself beloved by all members who sat under his Hiram . He would mention a short anecdote of the " gallant ioth , " Bro . Cox's corps , which had earned

the soubriquet of the "fighting tigers . " It was at Sobraon or Feiozesbah that the then colonel , who was a strict soldier and severe officer , heard that some of his men intended to shoot him . Well , at the time of action , under a galling fire , he ordered his men to lie down while he remained mounted , and at the same time turned to the "tigers" and said , " Lads , if I am to be shot , let it be in front , and not behind . " It is of

such good stuff commanders are made , and he hoped they would find Bro . Cox some day commanding his regiment as well and as popularly as he had ruled the Saxe-Weimar Lodge . They must not , however , forget that Bro . Cox had to travel great distances , and it was a great expense to carry out the duties he promised to do , and which he has done so well and efficiently . He asked those present to drink the health , with long years of life and prosperity , of their able

Past Master , with a hope that Bro . Long would follow in his footsteps . Bro . W . Latham Cox said he was sorry to say that he was not entitled to the kind words that had been said of him , for during the last year , through circumstances over which he had no control , he had been kept a good deal from the lodge . When he was Senior Warden he was hardly one night absent , but he could not say the same when he was W . M . He had not done his duty as he wished , and was

sorry for it , and could not help feeling it . He had been laid up with rheumatics in the eye , and that had kept him away . He had no doubt that had he been a teetotaler he would not have suffered so much . He really wanted the brethren to believe that he was sincere , and he thanked them for the kind mark of esteem shown to him , and he would treasure it until his death . He hoped that if any of the brethren did think he had been slack at his duties they

would not think it had been his fault . Malta was certainly a hotbed of Masonry . It was one of the warmest corners he ever visited . He had often seen the Master presiding over his lodge in his shirt sleeves , and that would tell them how hot it was . As l . P . M . he would more than ever have the welfare of the Saxe-Weimar Lodge at heart , and more particularly the brethren . The remaining toasts were " The Visitors , " proposed by

Bro . Gieve , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Cunningham , I . C , and "The Officers of the Lodge , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . J . Knowles , who remarked that when he applauded Bro . Townsend ' s name so heartily , he was led away b y the feelings of his heart , as it was Bro . Townsend who had initiated him into Masonry . Bros . Sylvester , J . St . Vincent Crowder , Townsend , Charpentier , Jones , and P . H . Emanuel contributed to the harmony of the evening .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 $ ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praedstreet , Paddington . Present : Hros . C . S . Mote , W . M , ; J . Cruttenden , S . W . ; D . Stroud , J . W . j H . Dehane , l . P . M . 1543 , Secretary ; J . T . Mickclburgh , P . M . 1425 , S . D , ; IS . | . Seymour , . !•' } . ; E . Coleman . l . G . j F . Goswell , Stwd . ; W . ft . Chalfont , I' . M . 1425 ; James Boulton , P . M . 1056 , S . W . 28 ; W . J . Mason , A . P . Lake , J . P . Lake , | . P . Cliburn , T . C . Edmunds , J . H .

wood , W . E . Purdue , W . R . Hatton , P . Chandler , and C . Coleman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last rneeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . l ' . dmunds as candidate . Lodge called oil' and on . Bro . Boulton was elected a joining member . liro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for the next meeting , June 8 th . The lodge was closed in Peace and harmony .

HENLEY LODGE ( No . 1472 ) . —The annual banquet of this Jodge of instruction took place on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the three Crowns , North Woolwich , and was a most pleasant and harmonious meeting . Bro . A . T . Ives , W . M . of the mother lodge Presided , supported by the following brethren : Bros . C . T . Lewis , V -M -1 . 1- Ives , P . M ., Sec ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts ; C . ¦ jolly , S . W . ( Freemason ) ; J . Savage , S . D . ; C . H . Canning . J . D . ; C . Wood , Wine Stwd , ; S , Bow , M , Rilat , A . Burton , H . Lacey ,

Instruction.

J . Delo , S . SutcliiFe , C , Winterton , 860 ; W . Wren , 637 ; D . Foley , and M . Lynch , both of 3 6 3 ( I . C . ) The banquet , which was all that could be desired , having been satisfactorily discussed , the W . M , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily responded to . The l . P . M . then proposed the toast of "Worshipful Master , " saying that it was four years ago since this lodge of instruction was resuscitated , which resuscitation was due to the Worshipful Master ' s energy and constant attention . It had increased in numbers , and

lie asked them to aid Bro . Ives by every means in their power to keep it going . The W . M . who is exceedingly popular , was received with cheers as be rose to respond . He said that directly he became a Mason bis earnest desire was to become master of his mother lodge . That lie had achieved entirely through the Masonic knowledge imparted to him at the other lodges of instruction . He felt flattered at being so well supported that evening , and took it as a great compliment , and sincerely trusted that both in that , and the mother lodge he

should receive their support and encouragement , and then neither he , nor they , need fear for the prestige of the one , or the success of the other . The next toast was that of " Success to the Henley Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the names of Bro . West , the ' Preceptor , and Bro . Savage , the Secretary . Bro . West in response said he merely acted as Preceptor in the absence of Bro . Paul , who bad not , or could not attend regularly . He was anxious and willing to impart instruction to those who

desired to go on to the chair , and hoped to see a good muster when the lodge re-opened in September next . Bro . Savage pleaded guilty to neglect in attending the lodge so much as he should like to , on account of pressure of business , but would endeavour to attend better in future ; so far as the success of the lodge is concerned the credit must be given to Bro . West , for without him the lodge could never have existed . He thanked them for coupling his name with the toast , and they might depend upon it the Secretarial duties should receive every attention at his hands .

Bro . Wren , in responding for " Ihe \ isitors , spoke highly both of the working and hospitality of the Henley Lodge . It was not the first time by several be had attended and always found the greatest sociality and brotherly love extended to every visitor . Bro . Lynch was made a Mason in India , fifteen years ago , and found the working somewhat different , the hospitality was the same , and he must say that he had been most courteously enter .

tained that night . Bro . Foley thanked Bro . Lacey for introducing him to such good brethren , and such good company . Bro . Winterton also brielly responded . Bros . Lewis , West , and Ives , responded for " The Past Masters , " and Bro . Jolly for "The Masonic Press . " The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and reciting by Bros . Delo , Winterton , Lewis , Burton , Lacey , Canning , and C . Jolly .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . j J . W . Ford , S . W . ; Laundy . J . W . ; R . J . Harnell , S . D . ; E . J . D . ' Bromley , J . D . ; G . Marsden , " l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . and Treas . ; E . Earwig , P . M . ; E . L . Valeriani , 16 S 7 ; A . Clark , P . M . j T . A . Dickson , H . S . Hunter , and T : C . Weeks . 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 . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of this lecture . Bro . H . S . Hunter having offered himself as candidate for being raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . E . Farwig , P . M ., worked the 2 nd , and Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 3 rd Section of this lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . E . Farwig , P . M ., proposed that Bro . E . L . Valeriani be a joining

member of this lodge of instruction ; seconded by Bro . T . A . Dickson , and carried unanimously . Bro . J . W . Ford was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , being proposed hy Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , and seconded by Bro , J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , gave notice that the lodge would continue its weekly meetings ( Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock ) throughout the year .

GUELPH LODGE ( No . 1685 % —The weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Blackbirds , High-street Leyton , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . There were present Bros . A . P . Holden , W . M . j Walker , S . W . ; Yeoman , J . W . ; Hunt , S . D . ; E . Bare , Preceptor ; T . F . Tyler , I . G . ; J . Slade , Secretary ; and several other brethren . After the business of the evening was concluded , the following brethren were unanimously re-elected for the ensuing year : Bros . E . Bare , Preceptor ; Walker , Treasurer ; J . Slade , Secretary . A vote of thanks was duly passed to these brethren for their services during the past year , especially to Bro . E . Bare , for the untiring

zeal and assiduity which he has always exhibited for the good of this lodge of instruction . The election being over , Bro . Tyler proposed a vote of condolence with Bro . Chew , P . M ., in the sad bereavement which has befallen him in the death of his daughter under very painful circumstances , and called upon them to convey to him their feelings of deep sympathy with him in his great trial . Bro . E . Bare said , he wished to second the resolution , and could only endorse all that had been said by Bro . Tyler , He had been associated with Bro , Chew for many years , and was sure that he would fully appreciate the kind sentiments and sympathy so ably expressed by the proposer . The resolution was duly carried .

UBIQUE LODGE CNo . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 70 , Ebury-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Mason , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Chilcott , ' S . D . ; Glover , J . D . ; and Cope , l . G . ; Vallis , W . C . Smith , C . White , P . M ., and F . Purnell . 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 . Vallis being the candidate . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . Glover , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Glover being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Grist was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed with perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1207 ) . — Ihe installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the gth inst . Present : Comps . W . Lake , M . E . Z . ; B . Fullwood , H . ; T . Perrin , J . ; Robt . Crowden , P . Z ., Treas ; J . C . Woodrow , S . E . j Watson Osmond , S . N . ; Jas . Crowden , P . S . ; W . J , Lavington and G . H . Finch , Assist . Sojs . ; W . D . Robins ,

C . W . Fox , and Alfred R . VV . Powles . Visitors : Comps . W . M . Stiles , P . Z . 1507 ; D . Watson , P . Z . St . John ' s , Torquay , P . P . G . P . D . of C . Devon ; John Leager , P . Z . 742 ; A . P . Allen , 107 ; C . A . Mackrell , 742 ; John Hammond , P . Z . 1326 , P . P . S . Middx . ; and James Reid , 72 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and Bro . W . Cock was balloted for and duly exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Fullwood was then installed in the chair of ist Princi pal , the ceremony being very ably performed by Comp . R . Crowden , P , Z . The M . E . Z . invested his officers as

Royal Arch.

follows : T . Perrin , H . ; Watson Osmond , J . ; J . C Woodrow , Scribe E . ; R . H . Crowden , Treas . ; James Crowden , N . ; W . J . Lavington , P . S . ; G . H . Finch , and VV . D . Robins , Assist . Sojs . Comp . Lake , the retiring M . E . Z ., was then presented with a Past Principal's jewel in recognition of his services in the chair during the year . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

The companions then adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., | Comp . Fullwood . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . Comp . Lake , in proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " congratulated Comp . Fullwood on being elected to the First Chair of the chapter . As an old Mason , and one who had done good service to the Order during his provincial career , they were glad to have him amongst them , and from the manner in which he had

fulfilled his duties in the other offices they had an assurance that all he undertook would be well carried out . The M . E . Z ., in reply , expressed the pleasure he felt at occupying the position of First Principal , and assured the brethren that he would do his best to carry out faithfully * and zealously the duties of his office . The toasts of" The Installing Master , " "The Visitors , " and " The Officers of the Chapter , " were then given and responded to , and the Janitor ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a close .

EASTWOOD . —Affability Chapter ( No . 308 ) . — This old chapter met at Bottoms , near Todmorden , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., when Comps . J . E . Craven , P . Z ., was installed as Z . ; Halliday , as II . ; and Wrigley , as J . ; by Ex . Comp . John Marshall , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . P . S . The unexpected death of Ex . Comp . Thomas Knowles , who had been an active member of the chapter , threw a solemnity into the proceedings , and after the installation ,

Ex . Comp . Craven addressed the companions as follows : I was willing to accept the chair of Principal of this chapter , in the hope of assisting the chapter , and helping to bring it into greater prosperity ; and you have done me the honour of electing me to it . I have no doubt I shall have the cordial assistance of all companions of the chapter , and the good wishes of all visiting companions . I had looked forward to reciving the assistance of a companion who is

now no more , I refer to our late Comp . Knowles who was a P . Z . in this chapter . My Masonic relations with him for the last 13 years have been the most intimate . My connection with Craft Masonry in this room commenced slightly before his . He followed me in the Craft through the various offices into the Worshipful Master ' s chair . He followed me too through the various offices into the chair of the First Principal Z ., in this chapter . He also followed

me through the various offices into the Worshipful Master ' s chair of the Mark lodge held in this room . 1 have had therefore the unusual privilege of having him as my chief officer and assistant in those different Masonic Orders ; and I ever found him willing , loyal and efficient . 1 had hoped to have his valuable services during my coming year of office in this chair . But the Great Architect , to whom we all must submit , and whom we ought at all times

cheerfully to obey , has decreed otherwise . As Principal Sojourner of this chapter , his services would have been most able and appreciated . The white robes of that officer which I see before me , seems forcibly to remind us that he is now robed in the white cerements of faded mortality . He has gone , and we have still the last sad office to perform . But when we have interred his body , and left it to moulder in corruption his Masonic memory will ever be

fresh and green in the recollections of the companions of this chapter and his brethren in the Craft and Mark Lodges . The services he has rendered to Masonry—services marked with no ordinary ability , grace , and culture ; his devotion to his lodges—devotion , not that of a spasmodic enthusiast , but regular , fervent , and constant ; his cheerfulness at our festive boards ; and , above all , his true Masonic character , and his apprehension of

the spirit ot Masonry , displaying itself in its broadest fraternity and sympathy , and in benevolence to the distressed and needy , have commanded our high appreciation and esteem , and caused his name to be deeply imprinted in the hearts and memories of his surviving brethren and com-Eanions . Oft will some tender recollection of our departed rother arise , filling the heart with sadness and the eye with tears . Masonry was to him a real and universal

brotherhood , in whose temples he found inculcated those principles of duty , equity , and charity , to which his soul was so much attached . Being a bachelor , and living in apartments , he was not surrounded with the tenderest affections of hearth and kindred , and it seemed as if in consequence he possessed greater love and sympathy for his fellow-beings . He disliked ostentation and shams , wherever he found them , and under whatever name and

sanction they might urge their assumptions . He was ever kind and considerate . With the means , culture , and address of a gentlemen , he was plain , sincere , and benevolent , His purse , and such assistance as his health and engagements would permit , were ever at the disposal of his brethren . Of his other walks in life it does not become me here to speak . As a mortal , he must have had some failings and some weaknesses . What they were I care not

to discover . Let us learn from our departed companion some of the many lessons his life teaches us ; and may we remember that we are but dust , and sooner or later must make gaps in the ranks of our chapter ; and may we try to deserve a fond recollection in the minds of our companions . It appeared as if our brother had almost died without the tender human sympathies which usually surround the dying ; but the Great Architect willed it that two

companions should arrive in time to pay him some of the last sad offices of nature . Our dear brother would not , I am sure , have wished it otherwise than to have his fading eyes finally closed by the W . M . of Prince George Lodge , and a P . M . of the Lodge of Harmony—lodges to which he was so much attached . We Royal Arch Masons seek and rejoice in the discovery of the name of the Great Architect of the Universe . Let us trust that our companion , through His mercy and love , has been exalted to a nobler and higher

state of existence , and that he has discovered the presence of the Most High , whom we imperfectly seek here below . So mote it be . The late Comp . Thos . Knowles , M . A ., was initiated into Masonry in the Lodgeof Harmony , No . 228 , in June , 1873 , joined the Prince George Lodge , No . 308 , in 1873 , in which lodge he served many offices and was installed W . M . in 1877 . He was also a P . Prov . Purst . in West Yorks ., a Past Z . in the Arch , and a P . M . in the Mark .