Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft jlasonrji . PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE ( No . 60 ) . —A meeting of this old lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , on thc 23 rd instant . Among those present were Bros . A . S . Josling , P . G . S ., W . M . ; Layton , S . W . j Dr . Kempster , acting J . W . ; H . Young , P . G . S ., P . M ., Treas . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S ., P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec . ; Altman , C . C , P . M ., S . D . ; Moon , G . S ., P . M ., J . D . ; Rogers , I . G . ; Barton , P . G . S ., P . M . ; i . ' „_ i . one D n / i . T r * ur ^ iic u 1 I ,, J „ 0 . n . w ncuil ¦»! i

, . VJ . O ., < . ., . VJ . " » " » , " J . """"'" . ' I " ¦ »«• Kenning , Kempster , jun ., Polenz , J . T . Cotton , Altman , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . W . Clark , P . G . P ., & c ; Heald , P . M . 163 ; Barnby , 66 ; Turly , 1139 ; Harrison , 15 S 9 ; and Rekal , 1601 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . O . C . L . W . Polenz was ably passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . T . Cotton raised to the

Third Degree , both ceremonies being most ably performed by the W . M . Bro . Layton was unanimously elected W . Master , and Bro . H . Young unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bros . Dr . Kempster and Rogers were elected Auditors . Ballot having been taken for Mr . C . Robinson , he was impressively initiated by the W . M . A Past Master's jewel having been voted to the W . M . by

acclamation , it was referred to the Audit Committee to make arrangements for the due celebration of the 150 th anniversary of Ihe lodge on Thursday , the 3 rd of May next . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Ihe banquet . The usual toasts followed . " The Health of the W . M . " was ably proposed by Bro . Kent . He said that their W . M ., both in the lodge and

out of it , had proved himself to be a good Mason and accomplished Chairman . He hoped that the brethren who were coming on would follow in the footsteps of Bro . Josling , whose working of the beautiful ceremonies of the Craft had left but little to be desired . The Worshipful Master , in reply , expressed his acknowments to Bro . Kent , and said that he had endeavoured to

discharge his responsibilities to the best of his ability . He had been ably supported by the Past Masters and the officers generally , and that he should always look back to his cccupancy cf the chair of No . 60 with unqualified pleasure . " The Initiate " followed , and drew in response from Bro . Robinson an excellent reply .

The toast of "The Visitors" followed , and was duly acknowledged . "The Health of the Past Masters" came next in order , and Bros . Kent and Barton replied in appropriate terms . In giving the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . spoke highly of the services of those two officers . He said that he owed a great deal to the exertions

of Bros . Young and Binckes , and that he was pleased that the first named bad elected to remain as Treasurer , notwithstanding the distance he resided from town . In Bro . Binckes they had one who was the beau ideal of a Secretary , and one whose name was a household word in Freemasonry . In conclusion , he hoped that both would be

spared many years to assist | with their valuable advice the brethren of the lodge . Bros . Young and Binckes replied . The toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Rogers , who replied , brought the proceedings to a conclusion . ¦

DRURY LANE LODGE ( No . 2127 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Grand Saloon of the Theatre Royal , Drury Lane , on Tuesday , the 27 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . Sir John Gorst , Q . C ., M . P ., when Mr . Lawson , the proprietor of the Daily Telegraph , his son , Mr . Lawson , jun ., and Mr . Slaughter , the well-known musical conductor ,

were severally initiated into the early mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony being most ably and impressively carried out by the W . M ., who proved himself a complete master of the spirit and language of our ritual . When the duty was concluded , Bro . A . M . Broadley , Secretary , read a list of brethren to be proposed as joining members of the lodge , and the brethren having , at the kind

invitation of Bro . Augustus Harris , I . P . M ., adjourned and partaken of light ref reshment , lodge was resumed , and Bro . Thorndike sang "The Entered Apprentice ' s Song , " all present joining heartily in the chorus of that well-known song . We congratulate the lodge on these further additions to the long array of public men who have enrolled themselves

among its members , either as initiates or joining brethren , in the two years that have elapsed since its establishment , and we trust it will be our privilege to record many more such pleasant and beneficial meetings during the Mastership of Bro . Sir J . Gorst . The following members and visitors were present , viz . Bros . Sir John E . Gorst , Q . C ., M . P ., W . M . ; Augustus

Harris , I . P . M . ; Jas . Fernandez , j . W . ; Rev . C . J , Martyn , P . G . C ., Chap . ; J . S . Fleming , Treas . ; A . M , Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta , Sec ; S . B . Bancroft , S . D . ; Harry Nicholls , J . D . ; W . A . Baskcomb , D . C ; T . Catling , I . G . ; A . J . Caldicott , Org . ; G . F . Bashford , Stwd . ; Sir George Elliot , P . G . M . South Wales ; R . Eve , G . Treas . ; Col ' . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; G ,

Cooper , S . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; C . H , Driver , P . G . S . of W . ; R . G . Glover , P . Dep . G . D . C . J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C . Major A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . S . B . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B . ; CF . Hogard , P . G . S . B . ; C F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ; W . Ganz , P . G . Org . ; H . Sadler , G . Tyler ; Admiral

the Hon . A . A . L . P . Cochrane , C . J . Smith , Col . Hughes Hallett , M . P . ; W . E . Chapman , J . S . Wood , E . Lawson , M . P . ; P . C . Javal , G . Farquahar , V . Stevens , L . Herve , Albert Levy , Henry Pettitt , F . Lutz , C . J . Phipps , C . M . Duplaney , C . W . Mathews , A . Yates , C . Martin , Sir G .

I . Goldie , L . Kignold , Herbert Campbell , G . H . Heywood , Percy Lynda ! , H , L . W . Lawson , Hon . W . Massey Mainwaring , W . Lake , Lennox Browne , E . L . Blanchard , R . R . Murchison , John Northcote , A . R . Carter , E . J . Bealc , A . J . Newton , W . H . L . Bailey , E . M . -Money , and G . Everett ,

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The annual gathering of this lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th instant , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . The retiring W . M ., Bro . E . Shewbrooks , presided , and was supported by the following brethren ! Bros . W . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; A . Rhagg , P . M ., D . C ; J . Moult , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; R .

Whitfield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; R . Wightman , P . M . ; Wm . Dalrymple , S . W . and W . M . elect ; W . Brown , J . W . ; W . F . Raeburn , Sec ; W . Richardson , J . D . ; M . R . Wright and E . Carr , Stwds . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Rev . W . Bowker , Chap . ; J . T . Corking , W . J . Campbell , C . E . Carr , J . T . Harrison , P . M . ; H . Carrick , J . D . Murton , G . C . Potts , D . W . Bagnall , W .

H . Knowles , G . Hibbert , A . Dodds , R . C Tate , N . J . Jobson , W . Stafford , T . L . Hall , J . Patterson , and others . Amongst the numerous visitors present were Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec ; J . J . Clay , P . G . D . C ; C . S , Lane , P . M . 764 , P . P . G . D . Durham ; John Spearman , P . M . 481 and W . M . 1712 , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Duckitt , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . D . ; W . F . Carmon , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . Std ,

Br . ; W . M . Lyon , I . P . M . 406 , P . P . G . S . ; J . McKay , P . M . 4 S 1 ; Tom Spedding , J . W . 1643 ; R . W . Dees , 481 ; T . Watson , 406 ; J . Todd , P . M . 1274 ; R . J , Milburn , S . W . 406 ; T . W . Lovibond , 2041 ; E . Turnbull , S . W . 4 S 1 ; T . R . Jobson , Sec . 1664 ; J . A . G , Ross , W . M . 481 ; J . G . Greener , W . M . 424 ; T . A , Moffitt , S . W . 424 ; T . Pearson , 424 ; J . Johnson , 424

W . Gibson , 1342 ; W . Salmon , 1643 ; and others . After the preliminary business was concluded , the installation ceremony was proceeded with , Bro . Shewbrooks doing the duties of Installing Master in a highly creditable manner . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . Dalrymple , was duly presented by Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., and afterwards inducted into the chair . The officers were appointed as

follows : Bros . E . Shewbrooks , I . P . M . ; W . Brown , S . W . ; W . F . Rieburn , J . W . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Richardson , Sec . ; H . F . Dryden , S . D . ; M . R . Wright , J . D . ; W . M . Pybus , P . M ., D . C ; Rev . W . Bowker , Chap . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Edmund Carr , I . G . ; W . J . Jobson and George Cra'ghill , Stwds . ; andjoshua Curry , Tyler . At the close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the

banqueting room , where the annual festival was held , and a recherche dinner was supplied by Bro . J . S . Tait . Dessert being put on the table , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In response to that of "The Grand Lodge , " Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br ., responded . Bro . I . Moult responded for "The Prov . G . L ., " and

Bro . J . Duckitt for " Ihe sister Province of Northumberland . " _ Bro . E . Shewbrooks proposed "The W . M ., " who , in his reply , hoped that he might be able to give his P . M . ' s some share of the work to do . " The Health of the Installing Master" was duly toasted , and Bro . Shewbrooks returned thanks . Bro . J . G . Smith , P . M ., proposed "The Charities , " and

Bro . C . S . Lane , P . M ., replied , and explained the working of the London Charities , as well as the Durham Educatioional Fund . "The Past Masters " were next toasted , and Bros . D . Sinclair , Robert Whitfield , J . G . Smith , and W . M . Pybus , responded . Other toasts followed . A very agreeable time was spent in harmony , and the proceedings closed .

MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 7 S ) . —A regular meeting of this old lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Assheton Arms Hotel , when there were present Bros . John W . Lees , W . M . ; T . Entwistle , J . W . ; H . Heywood , P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas . ; T . Lawton , Sec ; R . Hilton , S . D . ; J . Thorpe , J . D . ; P . Lawton ,- P . M ., D . C . ; E . Dodds , P . M . ; W . D .

Dunkerley , R . Hamson , J . Smethurst , T . Chapman , J . Garlick , W . Valentine , J . W . Jones , VV . H . Vickers , T . Y . Taylor , R . Hartley , S . Hall , A . Boyd , H . Millalieu , and W . H . Hanlon , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . S . Glover , W . M . 186 S , and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Steward . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was

taken for Messrs . J . W . Jones , L * . Y . laylor , and A . Boyd , and was declared favourable in each case . Subsequentl y all three were initiated , Mr . Jones by theW . M ., Bro . J . VV . Lees ; Mr . Taylor by Bro . VV . H . Wethington , P . M . ; and Mr . Boyd by Bro . Peter Lawton , P . M . The working tools were presented by Bro . T . Entwistle , J . W . The E . A . charge was delivered to five initiates by Bro . Peter

Lawton , P . M . Bros . S . Hall and H . Mellalieu were passed to the Second Degree—Bro . S . Hall by the W . M ., and Bro . H . Mellalieu by Bro . J . Hatton , P . M . The whole of the work was well done , and reflected credit on all concerned . On the motion of Bro . Peter Lawton , P . M ., the sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Notification having been received from

the Town Clerk that the foundation stone of a new Free Library would be laid in Middleton on Saturday , the 7 th prox ., at 3 . 30 , and inviting the members of the lodge to take part thereof , it was resolved , after some discussion , to accept the invitation and apply to the R . W . P . G . M . for a dispensation to wear Masonic clothing , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a capital supper ,

which was thorougly enjoyed by all after such a long spell of labour . "The Health of the Initiates " was proposed and drunk heartily , each brother responding . "The Visitors" was proposed and responded to ; and , in consequence of several brethren having to return to Manchester , the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close .

WHITBY . —Lion Lodge ( No . 312 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . John T . Stewart , W . M . ; W . H . Attlay , S . W . ; Thos . Atkinson , J . W . ; Geo . Eiliott , S . D . ; R . W . White , acting J . D . ; Edward Smithson , I . G . ; John N . Lawson , P . M ., Treas . ; B ,

Newbald , Sec . ; T . W . Rennison , Org . ; W . Clarkson , D . C . ; W . Edwards , Steward ; John Stevenson , P . M . ; W . H . Falkingbridge , P . M . ; ] . ' S . Moss , P . M . ; John Brooks , P . M . ; J . W . Collier , H . Wald , George Wright , VV . II . Tate , T . Smailes , and J . R . Beedlc . Thc minutes of thc last ludgc haying been read and con-

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firmed , Bro . Matthew Walker was passed to the Deere * t F . C . Bros . F . C . Winterburn , L . H . Watson , and Hen ? Robson were raised to the Sublime Decree of M . M . 1 reso ution was moved by Bro . VV . H . Falkingbrid ge , P . M and seconded by Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M ., and carried un i ' mously , that a donation of 50 guineas be given by the I 00 V " to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at the ensuin ? Festival . *

The lodge having been closed , the brethren supped together , and spent an agreeable evening . SALFORD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 325 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Wed nesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Adelphi House . The W . M Bro . Ramsbottom , occupied the chair , and the members present were Bros . Wm . Jones , I . P . M . ; Evan William *

P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . H . Bagshaw , P . M . ; p Armstrong , P . M . ; Thos . Davies , P . M ., Chap . ; H . Lord ' Treas . ; J . Sutton , S . W . ; Jos . Hill , Sec . ; Ed . Bowler ' S . D . ; E . Meggett , I . G . ; and Wm . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler Visitors : Bro . ; . John Chadwick , G . S . Br . Eng ., Prov C Sec ; J . Harrop , P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M P . A . G . D . C ; Robert Williamson , P . M ., P . A . G ^ P .- 1 AndrewPM Std Fletcher '

, .., P . P . G . . Br . ; F . , P . M . «„ . J . Sudren , W . M . 935 ; W . H . Barrett , 1773 ; % l ' Waring , W . M . n ; Geo . S . Smith , P . M . iV ^ 1313 ; Willis , P . M . 1219 ; H . Slatter , I . P . M . 1219 / H H . Preston , W . R . Sharp , and J . B . Jenkinson . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , an initiation took lace

p , after which Bro . Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S of W ., Installing Master for the occasion , took the chair . ' The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with in a manner which gave satisfaction to all present . The newly , installed Master , Bro . John Sutton , then appointed , and Bro . Powers , P . M ., invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Ramsbottom , I . P . M . ; Bagshaw Bowler

S . W . ; , J . W . ; Lord , P . M ., Treas . ; Powers ' P . M ., Chap . ; Hill , Sec ; F . Armstrong , P . M ., D . C B . McEwen , S . D . ; Meggett , J . D . ; Shaw , I . G . ; Sharpe ! Org .,- Jenkinson and Preston , Stwds . ; and W . Riddell P . M ., Tyler . The address to the W . M . and the working tools in each Degree were given by Bro . Jones , P . M . ; the address to Wardens by Bro . Lord , P . M ., and to the brethren by Bro . Evan Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV .

At the conclusion of the impressive ceremony , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was thoroughly enjoyed by all . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In proposing " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . John Sutton , " Bro . J . Ramsbottom , P . M ., spoke in very high terms of the great ability displayed by him during his connection with ^ the lodge , which he had no doubt would still be continued .

"The Health of the I . P . M ,, Bro . Ramsbottom , " was proposed by Bro . J . Sutton , W . M ., in a few well chosen remarks , after which he presented him with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , which had been presented by thc brethren as a token of their great esteem for his services during his year of office .

Bro . Ramsbottom responded in a very humorous speech . Other toasts followed , and a very happy evening was spent . The above jewel was specially made by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Dobie Lodge ( No . SS 9 ) . —This lodge met at the Griffin Hotel , on the 21 st mst ., when the brethren appeared in mourning for the late Bro . Buckland , P . M . Bro . W . Drewett , W . M ., opened the lodge with his officers , viz .: Bros . W . Chanman , I . P . M . ; J . Drewett , S . W . ; B . ColbronJ . W . ;

, F . I . Hayward , S . D . ; and Metcalf , I . G . Bros . Long , P . M ., and Elsam , P . M ., were also in their places as Treasurer and Secretary respectively . Bro . Herbert Clifford was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M , gave way to Bro . Chapman , in order that he might complete what he had commenced , and by him the impressive ceremony was performed in an

excellent manner . Mr . VV . Walker having been duly elected , was then introduced into Masonry by the W . M ., who was admirably supported by his otficers , each one of whom proved their proficiency in the ritual . Ten guineas were voted to the Girls' Festival , at which the Dobie Lodge will be represented by Bro . Long , who , later in the evening sent round his list , which carried his total at

that time to £ 54 . A vote of thanks was given to the Immediate Past Master for his gift of a carpet for the lodge room , and then the S . W . delivered to the brethren a farewell message for Bro . Buckland , given him to convey to the brethren a few hours before his death . It was resolved

that an expression of regret at the loss of so good and worthy brother be recorded on the minutes of the lodge . While at refreshment , the brethren were asked to remember the case of Cable at the coming Boys' Election . This £ S Surre Y case , and has the support of the Provincial Officers .

WESTON . —Royal Albert Edward Lodge ( No , 906 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Friday , 24 th mst ., at the Crown and Anchor , Bro . Bartlett , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . VV . Young , I . P . M . ; Knight , c ; ; G rlZ > P ± -l Mercer , P . M . 41 ; Dingle , P . M ., Stuckey , P . M . ; Stotheit , P . M . ; Bull , S . W . ; Wadoux , J . W .: Moutrie , Treas . ; Beckett , Sec .: Stramre . S . D .

Gayner , J . D . ; Gill , I . G . ; L . Howes , D . C ; Lovelace , Stwd . ; Humphries , Org . ; and Pinkett and Bigwood , Tylers . The lodge having been opened , some formal business was transacted , and Bro . Bartlett having resigned thc chair to Bro . Young , the ceremony of raising three candidates , namely , Bros . Goldsworthy , Tucker , and Canninir , to the

sublime Degree of Master Mason was proceeded with , and was performed with much impressiveness . Bro . Bull . S . W ., invested and addressed the candidates , and Bro . Love ace explained and presented the working tools very clearly , after which Bro . Moutrie gave the traditional

history , and we think was never heard to do so in a more clear and impressive manner . It has been our pleasure to hear him for many years , but never remember to have heard him in better form ; his retentive memory , clear enunciation , and correctness of ritual , rendering it perfect . A special vote of thanks to the visitors to which Bro . btothcit and others duly responded . Bro . Stotheit ga C