Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

¦ MT 5 WCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Percy Lodge " .,, ") The regular meeting of this lodge was held ( N ° i , oth inst ., under the Mastership of W . Bro . M . B . P . 0 i VG O and there were also present Bros . John C . 0 i iv ' l ' pM ., P . P . G . S . Works , N . ; W . S . Lishman , ifw T Braithwaite , J . W . ; B . J . Thompson , Treas ., P . G . c Northumberland ; C . A . Bushell , Sec . ; G . E . Macarthy , 5 ^' S Mairall , J . D . ; R . Ferrv , Org . ; Henry Dixon ,

, r ' ¦ ' G S . Sims , Tyler ; J . Maclaiin , S . S . ; A . Farma , \ s " Members : J . Wood , S . W . 48 ; J . E . Reid , W . G . Ti ' nrniD R- Braithwaite , H . Caspersen , J . J . Sayer , W . 7- kon T T . Naylor , VV . Gibson , R . L . Armstrong , P . AL ; W A Stewart , W . Smith , W . Whyte , R . Armstrong , H , c l » " W E . Burn . Visitors : Bios . E . D . Davies , P . M . sTP GDC ; I . Cook , P . M . 48 r , P . P . G . S . W . ; N . Mend

, p . ' , ' , P . P . G . S . D . ; Geo . J . Dean , I . P . M . 541 , P . G . A . nr ' -T T . Stafford , J . S . 481 ; G . B . Barker , 24 ; E . W . Midlicmast , S . D . 48 ; J- Page , W . M . 406 ; R . Whitfield , WM 4 §; W . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; R . Wightman , Sec . . 7 , . E . Liddell , Sec . 48 ; J . Jensen , P . M . 48 ; R . G . Salon ' S . W . 406 . Bro . W . Burrige was passed to the Second Den-rce and Bro . W . E . Burn raised to the Sublime

Decree of a M . M . this being the night tor the election ot \ f JJ , Bro . W . S . Lishman , S . W ., was balloted for , and declared unanimously elected . Bro . B . J . Thompson was also unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . S . Sims Tvler for the ensuing year . The brethren then adjourned to the refreshment room , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a most enjoyable evening was

spent , it being enlivened by some good songs and recitations . The W . M . proposed " The Health of the Visitors " and spoke of the pleasure it gave him to see such a number of distinguished brethren amongst them , and he would call on the youngest VV . M . in the room to respond , Bro . Page , W . M . 406 . Bro . Page returned , for the visitors and himself , his sincere thanks for the very hospitable

reception they had received , and spoke of the great pleasure they always derived in visiting the Percy Lodge . The W . M . proposed " The Health of tbe VV . M . elect , Bro . W . S . Lishman , " and of the great pleasure it gave him to see so worthy a brother unanimously elected VV . M ., and hoped he would have a happy and prosperous year . Bro .

Lishni . -m responded , and thanked the VV . M . and the brethisn for the toast , which was so heartily given and responded to ; he should tlo all in his power to still keep the same love and harmony that had hitherto existed in the lotlge . Several other toasts were given and responded to , when the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .

HOUNSLOW . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No , 1777 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Tow . i Hall , on Saturday last , when there were present Bros , H . A . Dubois , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., VV . M . ; H . Lovegrove , S . VV . ; G . Clark , jun ., J . VV . ; W . Ramsay , Hon . I . P . M . j Horace Marshall ( E . G . ) , Treasurer ; H . Clark , S . D . ; C . C . Cruikshanks , J . D . ; F . J . Peeks , D . C . ; G . J .

Dunkley , Organist ; J . Daly , Tyler ; VV . Heelis , C . J . Axford , T . W . G . Wcotl , and others ; with visitors Bros . M . Larlham , P . M . ; E . VV . Dubois , antl George Dawson . After the reading of the minutes the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . VV . S . Dunkley and W . Villars , having been examined , retired , and the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , they were admitted

and raised to the Sublime Degree , the full ceremony being given . The lotlge was then closed down , and Bros . Voice and Gritten were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken for Mr . C . A . White , R . N . M ., and as the candidates balloted for at a previous meeting were not in attendance , Mr . White was duly initiated into the mystcricsof Freemasonry . Bro . H . Lovegrove , S . W ., announced

that the bye-laws had been approved by the R . W . Prov . Grant ! Master , antl printed , the copies being ready for distribution . After the discussion of some routine business , stviral propositions were made , and the lodge was closed m due form . The brethren partook nf refreshment at the Red Lion Hotel , after which the usual toasts were honoured , and the party returned to town by an early train .

INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1 5 2 4 ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the HwelockTavern . Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday , the iStVi inst . Present : Bros . ] . Dignam , "W . M . ; McDowell , S -W . ; A . R . Olley , J . VV . ; Maples , J . D . ; W . Ferrar , I . G . ; G - Ferrar , Treas . ; W . Fieldwick , Precpr . ; J . Williams , Sec . ; and several other brethren . The minutes of the previous

¦ netting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bio . Williams being the candidate . jj 0 . J . Lorkin , assistetl by the brethren , worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Fieltl-* ' <_ k proposetl , ami Bro . Olley seconded , that Bro . fcDowell be VV . M . for the ensuing Wednesday—carried "" animousl y . Nothing further offering , the lodge was ™ sed in ancient form .

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t . CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —The convocas ° ° f this chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , on « lurday , the 24 th inst ., Comps . VV . M . Goss , M . E . Z . ; C wimne , H . J . B . S . rrell , P . Z ., as ] . ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z . ; , ' ' -Dorey , p , z . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . A . S . Middx ., P . Z ., A C w ^ ' ° ! , enei ' the chapter . The resignation of Comp . Williams . I . _ -lert . O . K .. w . n

''iun Vp ' * < lt ; c , ared t 0 be forCor "P- J . B . Sorrell , in ' r 1 W 10 was duy installed by Comp . P . A . Nairne the a , ess style . Ballots were unanimous in favour of Lcacl ! ' ° f BrOS ' '' W' Lcaske ' 1 ' and Ha"y ' ' '/ G , as cantlidates fur exaltation ; Bro . Harry

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Leach being present was duly advanced , the ceremony as usual , being exceedingly well done , the M . E . Z . in particular and all officers being perfect . The chapter was closed and adjourned to meet on Saturday , September 27 th . Banquet was served . Present , Comps . A . Middlemass , S . N . ; S . Pounceby , as P . S . ; H . Boyson , 2 nd A . S . ; H . C . Soper , J . Soper , J . H . Dabson , Wancell . Vititor , i Comp . Buryard , 22 .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ^ 7 " The first regular meeting after the consecration of ' above chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-str ^ > on Wednesday last . The three chief chairs were occup by Ex . Comps . Walter Wellsman , M . E . Z . ; H . A . Dalwood , H . ; and J . H . Dodson , J . On the admission ofthe members , the chapter was opened with Comp . A . Tisley ,

E . ; F . L . Knyvett , N . ; and T . C . Walls , P . Soj . The ballot was then taken for Bros . William Henry ClemmoWf Frederick Farrington , William Ebenezer Partington , Robt . Henry Clemmow , John William Beningfield , John Bamber , Arthur Nixon Clemow , and Benjamin Humphry , which was unanimous in their favour , and those in

attendance were duly exalted . Comps . William Lake , Henry Turner , William Bristo , and Thomas Richard Richnell were also unanimously elected as joining members . The ceremony of exaltation was very ably performed by the three Principals ^ assisted by Comp . Stacey and Knyvett , who gave the Symbolic and Mystical Lectures most expressively .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Chapter ( No . 249 ) . —The installation meeting ofthe members of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street . The proceedings commenced at six o ' clock in the evening . Comp . J . E . Jackson , Z ., was in his position , with Comp . Alexander Cotter as J . ; and there

were also present Comps . Peter B . Gee , P . Z . ; J . R . Goepel , P . Z . ; Henry Firth , S . E . ; John Ellis , P . S . ; Joseph Wood , Treasurer ; and Wm . H . Ball , Janitor . The members were Comps . A . C . Morrison , John Hayes , H . 594 ; Richard Edwards , C . J . Jones , T . J . Luya , Thomas Hunt , John Tickle , Joseph Croxton , James Bailey , J . S .

Warden , A . Bucknall , Peter Robbi , James Ashworth . The visitors included Comps . Joseph Skeaf , P . Z . 21 C ; Hugh Williams , P . Z . 380 , 1094 , and P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Burrows , H . 673 ; Wm . Thomas May , P . Z . 673 , 220 ; E . Fairbrother , Royal Burmah Chapter , 832 , India ; Thos . Clark , P . Z . 673 , and others . The minutes of the previous

regular meeting were read and confirmed . When the companions retired Comp . Peter B . Gee proceeded to instal Comps . J . E . Jackson , as Z . ( for the second year ) ; Alexander Cotter , as H . ; and John Ellis , as J . The following officers were afterwards invested : Comps . A . C . Morrison , as S . E . ( for Comp . Thos . M . Creak ) ; John Hayes , S . N . ;

Henry Firth , P . S . ; Joseph Wood , Treasurer ( for the ninth time ) ; W . H . Ball was elected and invested Janitor . The Treasurer ' s balance-sheet was read and passed . Comp . J . R . Goepel , P . Z ., proposetl a cordial vote of thanks to Comp . Joseph Wood , Honorary Treasurer ( Freemason ) , for the really admirable and satisfactory way in which he had

fulfilled the duties of his important office during the long period of eight years . This motion was seconded and carried nem . con ., and it was also resolved that the same should be recorded on the minutes . Comp . Wood in a few well-chosen and feeling words thanked the companions for their kind expressions of appreciation , and assured

them that nothing would be wanting on his part to fulfil his duties efficiently , so as to merit their continued approbation . One brother was proposed for exaltation , and after some further formal business the business portion of the chapter proceedings closed . The company of

companions then retired to banquet ( provided by Bro . Chaplin , the House Steward , in capital style ) , under the presidency of the three Chiefs . A most harmonious and agreeable evening was spent , the companions separating at an early hour .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Middleton Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 ist inst . There were present Comps . J . A . Wardell , M . E . Z . ; J . Willing , jun ., H . ; Rev . H . ] . Hatch , J . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . Z . 20 ( I . C ) , Scribe E . ; VV . Pissey , Scribe N . ; S . J .

Weston , 'I reas . ; E . Judd , Prin . Soj . ; J . R . Ilcinmann , ist Asst . Soj . ; A . Lucking , I . P . Z . ; Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . Z ., P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Terry , P . Z ., P . G . D . C . Herls ; E . E . Phillips , P . Z . ; H . Luken , G . Jones , Rev . — Heaton . Visitor : Comp . Hudson , Scribe E . 1507 . There were three candidates for exaltation , viz ., Bros . C . Palmer , H . Beecher , and A .

Martin , 1000 , and being in attendance they were duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., Comps . H . and J . giving the lectures of their respective chairs , and Comp . A . Lucking , P . Z ., the mystical lecture . Comp . J . Terry then proceeded to the installation of the Principals for the ensuing year , viz ., Comps . J . Willing , jun ., Z . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , H . ;

W . Pissey , J . The other officers invested were Comps . J . C . Johnstone , P . Z . ( re-invested for the fifth time ) , Scribe E . ; E . Judd , Sctibe N . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ,, Treas . ; J . R . Heinmann , Prin . Soj . ; G . Jones , ist Asst . Soj . ; Rev . — Heaton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; A . Martin , Janitor . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . J . Terry , P . Z ., for

his able services and his kindness in attending to instal the Principals , also Comp . Weston received a hearty vote of thanks for his services as Treasurer from the foundation of the chapter . The companions afterwards adjourned to a banqutt , pnsided ovtr by the M . E . Z . in his well-known

able , and efficient manner . Ahantlsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . J . A . Wardell , I . P . Z ., as a token of the esteem and regard in which he is held by the companions . The Janitor ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening ' s proceedings to a close .

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HAMPTON . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . —A convocation of this provincial chapter was held at the Island Hotel , on the 10 th inst . Among the officers present were Comps . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , M . E . Z . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . A . S . of Middlesex , acting H . ; Baldwin , acting J . -, T . C . Walls , P . G . O . of Middlesex , S . N . ; Faulkner , P . S . ; T . O . Ockenden , 2 nd Asst . S . ; Harrison

, acting Janitor . Comp . Haslett , J . elect of the Prudent Brethren , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Comp . Haslett , as a joining member , and declared to be unanimous . The election of officers then took place , with the following result : —Comps . F . Walters , M . E . Z . ; W . Hammond , H . ; Walls , J . ;

Thiellay , Treas . ; Baldwin , S . E . ; Faulkner , S . N . ; Ockenden , P . S . ; Gilbert , Janitor . The chapter then unanimously voted the sum of five guineas towards the purchase of a Past Principal's jewel , for presentation to Comp . Thiellay . The bye-laws having been read and discussed , a notice of motion was given by Comp . Walls , for consideration at the next meeting , that the chapter should meet in future ' four times a year , and also that , to suit the convenience

of several of the companions , the meetings of the chapter should take place on the third Saturday in lieu of the second . The chapter was then closed , and the companions partook of a collation . The only toasts given were " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry" and " The M . E . Z . " The installation of Comp . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . A . S . of Middlesex , as M . E . Z ., will take place on the second Saturday in July next .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge since its consecration was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . Among ihe officers present were Bros . W . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , P . M . 181 , & c , W . M . ; A . Tisley , Secretary 211 , J . W . ; Charles Horsley , P . M . i , Treasurer and M . O . ; Dodson , S . D . The minutes of the

consecration and installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken as an honorary member upon behalf of Bro . Collins , Private Secretary to Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , and having been declared unanimous , the ballot was then taken for the advancement of Bro . F . H . Clemow , J . W ., Savoy , which proving

also to be unanimous , that brother was duly advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M ., the ceremony being ably performed . The question of the alteration of the advancement fees having been discussed , was adjourned until the next meeting in June . Tbe lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the members partook of a collation .

GIBRALTAR . —Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 43 , E . C . )—At the regular meeting , held at Armstrong ' s Buildings , South , on the 13 th inst ., the business was to advance Bros . G . Ogg and U . Padmore , 153 , E . G ., which was performed by the W . M ., Bro . Cunningham , in an earnest manner ; to ballot for Bro . J . C . Phillips , 6 53 , as a joining member ( this proved unanimous ) ; to instal the

W . M . elect , Bro . E . J . Barker , P . J . W . The ceremony was performed by the outgoing W . M . in a style which did not detract from his well known abilities in Masonry . The VV . M . then invested his officers lor the ensuing year , as follows : Bros . E . Bacon , S . W . ; J . King , J . W . ; J . Button , M . O . ; J . C Phillips , S . O . ; R . McGrath , J . O . ; H . Clipson , R . M . ; E . Bacon , Treas . ; B . White , Sec ; H . Abrams ,

Org . ; W . Allen , S . D . ; P . Lyons , J . D . j W . Walton , I . G . ; and M . Ghio , Tyler . The I . P . M . drew attention to the death of the late Bro . Olphert , who had , after a short and painful illness , been taken away by T . G . A . O . T . U ., leaving a wife and six children to deplore his loss , and though not a member of this lodge , it was unanimously decided to transmita letter of condolence to his widow and

family , with a small sum of money . The S . W . proposetl in a neat speech a vote of thanks to the I . P . M . for the able manner he had performed the installation ceremony ; this was seconded by the M . O ., and carried unanimously . In returning thanks , the I . P . M . said it had always afforded him great pleasure to work for Masonry , and this lodge in particular , especially when his efforts were backed up by

his indefatigable Secretary . The S . D . did , in an eloquent speech , supplement the remarks of the S . W ., attributing the great success of the year to the assiduity and energy of the late W . M ., antl so ably helped by the brilliant intellect and untiring abilities of his Secretary ; he , therefore , proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the late W . M . and his Secretary , seconded by the W . M ., who said he could fully

endorse every word spoken by the S . D . Carried nem . dis . The I . P . M . proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the Installing Officers , Bros . Franceri , P . M ., and Holliday , W . M . of 325 , I . C , who had readily come forwaid now , and always showed a willingness to assist all in their power—seconded by the W . M ., and carrietl nem . con . Bro . Franceri responded in a flowery speech , and said he could answer for

Bro . Holliday and himself ; they were only too pleased to come and assist at any time , more particularly an installation ceremony . The loving cup having traversed the lodge , the latter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a recherchd supper had been laid out under the auspices of the W . M . Ample justice having been done thereto , the following toasts were given in speeches , which would occupy too much space to detail ,

but , suffice it to say , were replete with attestations of good feeling and a thorough dependence upon the members to assist in the great antl glorious undertaking : — " Queen and the Craft , " " G . M . and G . L ., " by the W . M . ; " The Newly-Advanced Brethren , " by the I . P . M . ; " Visiting Brethren" and " Joining Brother , " by the W . M . ; "The W . M ., " by the I . P . M . ; " Incoming Officers , " by the I . P . M . ; " Outgoing Officers , " by the W . M . No . 3 was responded