Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and in proposing that of the evening , the W . M ., Past Master Elgey said he rose to discharge an agreeable and important duty , and after calling on the brethren of the lodge , and the visiting brethren to assist him in giving an enthusiastic and sympathetic greeting to Bro . Porritt , alluded briefly , and bore the highest testimony to his many and varied qualifications , and the

able and zealous manner in which he discharged the duties of VV . M . His retentive memory and pleasant delivery were great gifts , such as were rarely to be found amongst Masons , and enabled him to give the important parts of the ritual in such a manner that every brother and every visitor could enjoy every part of the ceremony . Called upon to assume the Master ' s chair by the unanimous solicitation of the brethren , and after the lodge had passed through a

period of division and luke warmness , he had been successful in extinguishing the embers of discontent with that prompt and energetic action which characterised all his movements . He had adjusted grievances , consolidated the finances , and rallied round him an enthusiastic set of officers , each of whom had endeavoured to excell in his respective duties . The VV . M . responded in suitable terms , and appeared much affected . He thanked Past Master

Elgey for the very kind sentiments he had expressed towards him . He assured the brethren of his great appreciation of their confidence and kindness . His connection with the lodge had been one of pride , friendship , and unmitigated pleasure ; he had the greatest regard for the past , was pleased with the present , and anticipated a glorious future for the brethren of the Sykes Lodge . Having previously filled the Master ' s chair six times in his

Masonic career , his feelings on this occasion were greatly f ratified by seeing before him a larger number of faces than ad for a long time past surrounded their festive board , and he could assure them , and especially his officers , that , in ackowledging the great compliment they had paid him , he should never forget the great kindness and consideration the brethren had shown him , and the able and efficient manner in which his officers had laboured to assist him , or

be unmindful of the great and solemn responsibilities of his office . Other toasts followed , the harmony of the evening being contributed to by Bros . Jas . Scott Wilson , Baines , Pulman , Tate , and Bordass . ¦—DEAL . —Lord Warden Lodge ( No . 1096 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the igth inst ., at St . Hall , when there were present Bros . H . Chambers , W . M . ;

J . W . Court , S . W . ; B . M . Beer , J . W . ; J . S . Huntly , Org . ; G . Bond , P . M ., P . G . A . P ., Treas . ; T . J . Usher , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec . ; J . Shepherd , S . D ., * A . Banger , J . D . ( pro tem . ); F . E . Hast , D . C . ; G . Beale , I . G . ; H . E . Jones , Stwd . ; S . Holgate , Tyler ; E . Kirby , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., P . M . ; A . H . Des Barres , P . M . ; J . Trollope , W . Kerrison , John Loughlin , S . Willey , H . G . Frost , J . W . Doell , J . A . McAdam , J . Lofthouse , and John Allan .

Visitors : Bros . J . F . Solly , W . M . 7 S 4 ; E . J . Elliott , W . M . elect 784 ; W . Wincole , 903 ; and J . Read , 25 S . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . A . B . Payne , M . D ., for initiation , and found unanimously in his favour . Bros . Lofthouse and Allan were then duly and regularly raised to the degree of M . M . ' s . A gentleman having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed in due form .

BATTLE . — -Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the iSth inst . There were present Bros . B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., VV . M . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., S . W . ; Chas . Armstrong , J . W . ; Rev . C . Bonny Hawkins , M . A ., Chap . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas ., acting J . D . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; Henry Kimm , 40 , S . D . ( Free

mason ); T . J . Walder , I . G . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; Jesson , Tyler ; Wm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; I . B . Sargent , P . M . ; Charles Martin , W . C . Till , VV . T . Jordan , W . E . Skimner , J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes were confirmed and communications read . There being no business before the lodge , Bro . Jordan having offered

himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , having been unanimously elected to represent the lodge at the R . M . B . I ., Februarylnext . Bro . Farr , P . M ., then very ably gave a lecture of the tracing board in the Second Degree . Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the hotel for refreshment . -

THIRSK . —Falcon Lodge ( No . 1416 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there was a good attendance of members , as well as visitors from other lodges . The ceremony took place at two o ' clock , and was performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . S . W ., who placed in the chair Bro . James Walton , the S . VV . of the lodge during the previous year . Amongst those who were

present at the ceremony and banquet were Bros . F . Smith , P . M . ( Ripon ) , and H . C . Picfcersgill ( Ripon ) , who respectively filled the chairs of Senior and junior Wardens during the ceremony ; Bros ., 'J . Blenkin , P . M . 1611 ; H . Fairburn , P . M . 1337 ; C . Palliser , P . M . 1337 ; J . M . Meek , P . M . in j R . Bell , P . M . 1416 ; H . Smith , P . M . 141 G ; J . S . Walton , P . M . 1337 ; VV . Coltman , P . M . 1416 ; Rev . Canon Camidge , P . M . 1416 i T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . 1416 ;

G . Ayre , P . M . 1416 ; W . Hall , P . M . 1416 ; W . Brown , J . W . 1611 ; W . Lackenby , ; I . G . 1 G 11 ; C . Elsley , 141 G ; and others . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . Smith , I . P . M . ; Z . Wright , S . W . ; H . Longford , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Camidge , P . M ., Chap . ; J . T . Hansell , S . D . ; J . J . Eberle , J . D . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Hartley , Sec . ; F . R . Hansell , D . C . ; Rev . E . Richardson ,

Org . ; W . W . Hall , I . G . ; VV . Coltman , P . M ., and C . Greensides , P . M ., Stwds . ; and J . S . Farmery , Tyler . The lodge elected Bro . G . Ayre , P . P . G . D ., to the oflice of Charity Representative . Bro . T . B . Whytehead presented to the lodge a copy of Bro Hughan's latest work on the "English Rite of Freemasonry , " -and several other minor

works , and received the thanks of the lodge . Many letters of apology were read . l and ithe lodge was clored amidst " Hearty good wishes " from all quarters . An admirable banquet was prepared at the Fleece Hotel , notoriously one of the best houses in England for wines and cookery , and the brethren enjoyed a very happy evening interspersed with harmony .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This very prosperous lodge met at the White Hart Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . R . VV . Forge , P . G . D . C ' Middx ., VV . M . ; Piller , P . M ., S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; the Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx .,

Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Chandler , S . D . ; Elphick , I . G . ; Peat , Org . ; Jobbins , D . C . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., W . S . ; Featherstone , P . G . A . P . Middx ., I . P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . The visitors were Bros . Noton , W . M . 1309 ; Godden , P . M . 975 ; Taylor , P . M . 1767 ; and Paterson ,

419 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . V . Potter was duly passed as a F . C , and Mr . J . E . Gentle initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M ., both ceremonies being well performed . A distressed member of the lodge having been relieved by a donation of five guineas , a resolution expressing condolence with the relatives of the late VV . Bro . H . C . Levander , P . G .

Sec . of Middx ., & c , was unanimously passed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The VV . AI . being compelled to leave , the I . P . M . ably presided at the banquet table . The customary toasts were duly honoured . SURBITON . —St . Margaret ' s Lodge ( No 1 S 72 ) . —A meeting was held the 20 th ult ., at St . Mark ' s Schools . Present : Bros . George T . Clayton , W . M . ; U . Sebastian

Hart , S . W . ; E . W . Stsllwell , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Dawes , P . M ., Chap . ; Dr . Gibbs , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . Boucher , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . D . Pearse , S . D . ; R . Piper , J . D . ; T . S . Borradaile , P . M ., D . C . ; C . M . Hogg , I . G . ; G . F . Budden , Tyler ; V . W . Bro . Rev . C . VV . Arnold , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Surrey ; Bros . Case , P . M ., W . D . Young , and J . H . Crofts . Visitors : Bros . C . M . Gray , VV . M . 1920 ; J . Trapp , P . M . 1920 ; J . L . Jennings ; Dr . A .

Nuthall , VV . M . 889 ; and C . T . Tyler , P . M . 1395 . The only business was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . R . Sebastian Hart . This ceremony was performed by the out-going W . M ., Bro . Clayton , who acted as Installing Officer . After lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , where they partook of the usual banquet , which was admirably served by Bro . Salter , the genial host .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill , when there were present Bros . J . Stephens , VV . M . ; Holcombe , S . VV . ; Mellier , J . VV . ; Baker , Treas . and Preceptor ; Thomas , Sec . ; Scattergood , S . D . ; Hunt , J . D . ; McCullock , LG . ; Green , W . S . ; Williams , Davie , Curtis

Dixon , Riddle , Hubert , H . Curtis , Boyles , J . W . , Hayes , A . C . Stephens , Leach , Stratton , Howe , Wickens , Knight , Whittingham , Drew , Cole , Drake , Harris , Coleman , and Hutchings . Visitor : Bro . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed . The ceremony of raiding was then rehearsed , Bro . Hubert being the candidate . The ceremony of initiation was next rehearsed , Bro . Coleman

being the candidate . The following brethren were elected joining members : Bros . Boyles , Hayes , A . C . Stephens , Leach , Howe , V . Cole , Drew , and Harris . The S . W ., Bro . Holcombe , was elected VV . M ., and appointed his oflicers in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the W . M . for the able and efficient manner in which he had rendered the ceremonies and presided over the lodge . Bro . Baker gave the charge , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Adam and Eve , York-street , Westminster , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Gibson , Treas . and W . M . ; Brindley , S . W . j Fraser , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Hayes , acting Sec . ; Coleman , S . D . ; Grecnway , J . D . ; Forscutt , I . G . ; Heil , Coughlan , Purnell , sen ., and Morgan .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Coughlan 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 , Bro . Coughlan being the

candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Wray , Preceptor , worked the Second Section of this lecture . The W . M . rose for the first and second time , and Bro . Brindley , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . A very successful meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Clarence Hotel , 88 , Aidersgate- street , E . C . Present : Bros . Aynsley , W . M . ; Howes , S . W . ; G . Higgins , J . W . ; Barnett , S . D ., and acting Secretary ; Aslett , J . D . ; C . Rumball , I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler ; N . Mackay , Jolly , G . H . Stevens , W . M . 1623 ,

acting Preceptor , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and after due formalities Bro . Jolly was tested and entrusted , and subsequently the ceremony of raising was carefully worked , Bro . Aynsley being heartily congratulated at the conclusion of the ceremony . Bro . Stephens , Preceptor , next worked the traditional history and the Third Section of the Lecture ,

great attention being paid to the working so as to secure efficiency and a thorough knowledge of the work in hand . Bro . J . J . Howes , S . VV . of the mother lodge , was elected W . M . for the first lodge meeting in the new year , and Bro . G . H . Stephens , W . M . 1 G 23 , arranged to work the Three Craft ceremonies on the last Monday evening in December . Brethren are very cordially invited to attend . Lodge opens at seven o ' clock every Monday evening .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 89 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , when there were present Bros . Glover , W . M . ; A . Hayes , S . VV . ; J . Wade , P . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Green , Sen ., S . D . ; McCullagh , J . D . ; Luckhurst , I . G . ; Greenway , Foulson , Hiel , Edwards , and Ray .

Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes o the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gibson , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson candidate . Bro . Ray , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened

in thc 'I hird Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Ray being candidate . Thc lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The lodge was called off and on , the VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Ray , 1 G 24 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Hayes was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1947 ) —The usual weekly meeting was held on the iSth inst ., at the Bedford 1 lead Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , VV . C , when there were present : Bros . A . Clark , W . M . j G . Coleman , S . VV . ; Shand , J . VV . ; G . II . Reynolds , S . D . ; Ford , J . D . ; J . Woodward , I . G . , * VV . C . Smith , Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Sec . ; C . Ralph , C . Pinot , J . Rhodes , Skinner ,

P . M . ; B . Solomons , Dowling , Seymour , and Frank Gulliford . The lodge was opened in due form . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C Smith , Preceptor , worked the First Section of the lecture . Bro . B . Solomons having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , hc was duly questioned , entrusted and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M .

rehearsed the Sublime Degree of M . M ., giving the traditional history . Lodge opened in the Third and then the Second Degree . Bros . J . Rhodes , - . 524 ; C . Pinot , 1557 , and VV . A . Dowling , 2012 , were unanimously elected joining members of the lodge of instruction . Bro . VV . C Smith proposed that Bro . G . Coleman , S . VV . be VV . M ., at the meeting to be held on Thursday evening , the ist of

January , 1 SS 5 . Seconded by Bro . Ford , J . D . Carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes , was unanimously voted to Bro . A . Clark , for the very able and efficient manner he had occupied the chair . The VV . M . having made a suitable reply , the lodge was closed in ancient form , with peace and harmony , and adjourned .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting wus held on Saturday , the 20 th inst . at the Hampshire Hog , when there were present Bros . John Davies , VV . M . ; VV . Sharratt , S . VV . j J . Brown , J . W . ; George Gardner , Treas . ; H . Furze , acting Sec . ; George Gardner , S . D . ; W . Dowling , J . D . ; R . Pidcock , I . G . ; Stranger , Tyler ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; F . Botley , VV . M . ; C Botley , C .

Coward , Hayes , VV . M . ; D . Stroud , A . Williams , J . Sims , G . Smither , C . Hopkins , J . Meyer , and Steers . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , worked the three first Sections of the First Degree . The VV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . Meyer having ' answered thc questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , two brethren were

proposed and elected joining members , making upwards of 100 members that have joined this lodge since its commencement in May last . The S . W . was then voted to occupy the chair of K . S . at the next meetig ( which will be held on the 3 rd of January next ) , and appointed his officers . A Tyler was then appointed , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , lodge was closed . Brethren are cordially invited to the next meeting , as it will be a musical evening .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL ALBERT CHAPTER ( No . 907 ) . — The installation meeting of the above chapter took place at the White Hart Hotel , Abchurch-lane , E . C , on Thursday , the nth inst ., when Comps . G . T . Barr , M . E . Z . elect , was installed as Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., as H . ; and R . Jennings , as J . The other officers invested were Comps . f . Burne , Scribe E . ; J . Lyon , Scribe N . ; VV . H . Causton ,

I ' . S . ttne r . s . will appoint his Assistants at the next meeting ) ; J . S . Farnfield , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Church , Janitor . The installation ceremony was admirably performed by M . E . Comp . T . Griffiths , P . Z ., assisted by Comps . F . A . White , P . Z ., and Miller , P . Z . Comp . J . P . Curtis , P . Z . 6 S 3 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and the ballot was taken for Bro . A . H . Strong , i >; S ^ and 2012 .

and proving unanimous , that brother was exalted to the Supreme Degree by M . E . Comp . Griffiths , in grand style , ably assisted by Comps Lardncr as IL , and F . A . White , P . Z ., as J . ; Comp . Causton making his mark in his new oflice as P . S . A hearty vote of thanks to Comp . Griffiths , to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter , for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties

of Installing Officer , was tendered that esteemed companion , and he briefly returned thanks . The chapter was then closed , and the companions sat down to an elegantly served banquet . Among those present and not above mentioned were Comps . J . K . Coleman , I . P . Z . j T . Hastings-Miller , P . Z . ; C . A . Heimann , P . Z . ; E . G . Brewer , F . Laurence , P . Z .

255 ; VV . lyler , 59 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Royal Arch Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the I . P . Z . rose to propose the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " Comp . Barr , and in so doing , said it was a toast he felt sure every one around that board , and he was sorry that there were not more present , would drink with all the enthusiasm it deserved . It needed no commendation

from him , for the subject of it , their M . E . Comp . Barr , had proved himself worthy of the position he now occupied in every way . He had gone through the chair of the mother lodge with credit , and that augured well for the good government of the chapter under his sway ; as a younger mason than Comp . Barr he should not sound his trumpet further , but would ask them to drink tbe toast , and wish their worth

y M . E . Z . "a merry Christmas and a happy new year . " The M . E . Z ., who on rising to respond was received with cheers , said he had but very little to say for himself , although it would require an extensive vocabulary to return thanks adequately for the very kind words spoken of him b y Comp . Coleman , and so heartily endorsed by them . He , however , trusted he had gone through the chairs in