Reports Of Meetings.

BARNATO LODGE , No . 2265 . AN emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Cafe Monico , Regent Street , W ., when Bro . Harry Townend W . M . presided . After the customary opening formalities , the W . M . rose to propose that a vote of heartfelt condolence and sympathy should bo sent to the bereaved Mother . Brothers , and Uncle of their late beloved and highly-esteemed Brother Woolf Joel , as a tribute to whose memory the Lodge was draped in black velvet and crape .

Tbe W . M . spoke in feeling terms of the genial manner and generous disposition of their late Brother , and then called on Bro . Tom Honey P . M . to second the proposition , whioh he did in an eloquent speech , referring especially to the great generosity of Bro . Joel . He stated that he had given away large sums every year to friends in distressed circumstances , without any but the recipients being aware of it .

The W . M . requested the Brethren to be upstanding as a mark of respect to their late Brother , while the Organist played the Dead March in " Saul . " The largo number of Brethren present were deeply affected by the solemn ceremony .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . nnHE regular meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday , at J . Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . A . M . Archer W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . H . Pearse I . P . M ., E . Frisby S . W ., H . B . Burgess J . W ., W . Brand P . M . Treas ., C . Lorkin P . M . Sec , J . Bedford S . D ., P . Felsenthal J . D ., C . Simmons Jacques Organist , F . H . Henderson and H . W .

Willis Stewards , H . Pharo I . G ., E . Mallett P . M . Tyler . Past Masters W . Beasley , W . Oakley . L . G . Holdgald , J . H . Rich , E . Turnbull , and others ; Bros . h . G . Hammond , W . Ockelford , G . Dobson , C . May , A . Wilson , R . Wagner , H . Beech , W . Williams , J . Rickard , A . Wilson , J . Stockton , J . Bedford , A . L . Garrett , H . Willis , F . Kotch , B . J . Kench , C . J . Lewns , and others .

Visitors : —A . E . Mullins I . P . M . 1446 , R . E . Maskall 820 , G . Taylor 1365 , H . E . Mullins J . D . 211 , M . D . Wills W . M . 2417 , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge being opened , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Bros . Ockleford and Hutton , who had been initiated at the previous meeting , were presented for advancement by the W . M . Those Brethren having answered the usual questions in a most satisfactory manner were entrusted , and , the Lodge being opened in the second degree , they were passed as Fellow Crafts .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to tbe first degree , and Messrs . G . F . Hughes and A . A . Harris were presented as candidates for initiation , the ballot having been previously proved unanimous in their favour . In due course those gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were given in a faultless and impressive manner , and elicited well deserved compliment to the W . M .

The Lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided under the supervision of 31 r . L . Berry , the able manager of this well-known establishment . The cloth being removed the usual Royal toasts were given by the W . M . in a very able manner , and were responded to with musical honours .

Bro . Pearse I . P . M ., in eloquent terms proposed the health of the W . M ., referring to the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair that evening . The W . M ., on rising , was most heartily received . He thanked Bro . Pearse for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner .

The W . M ., in proposing the health of Bro . Pearse , said he need not point out his good qualifications , as every Brother knew too well that the I . P . M . was one of the best . At the same time he thanked him for his kind assistance . The next toast the W . M . had very much pleasure to propose was that of the Initiates . Judging from the strict attention they had shown to the important ceremony , he felt they would prove themselves worthy of the Graft .

Bro . A . Harris m a most appropriate manner thanked tho W . M . for having initiated him into the Craft , and the Brethren for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them . He hoped he should prove himself worthy of their confidence . Bro . Hughes also- thanked the W . M ., and said he was very much impressed with the ceremony , which he would always remember . He also thanked the Brethren generally for their kind reception .

Other toasts followed , and were responded to , the Tyler bringing a very pleasant meeting to a termination . Compliment is due to the following artistes , who contributed to the harmony : —Miss Clara Powell , Bros . E . Frisby , Walter Scriven , Thomas Young , W . Robinson , Fred Henderson , and Mr . H . Hudson , under the direction of Bro . E . Frisby S . W . of the Lodge . Bro . C . Simmons Jacques presided at the piano .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., on Wednesday , Bro . J . DeCasseres P . M . Preceptor W . M ., G . Holmes S . W ., W . Boyce P . M . J . W ., Butcher S . D ., Thornton Secretary , Davey P . M ., Toole , Dowdy , J . West , J . Gibbs P . M ., W . West .

Bro . Dowdy answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . DeCasseres rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . J . Gibbs P . M . acting as D . C . Bro . Holmes was elected to the chair for Wednesday next .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday , at 3 p . m ., at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone's Restaurant ) , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bro . W . H . C . Rudderforth W . M ., G . Spice S . W ., A . W . Musk J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , I . W . Simeons Sec , A . Butcher S . D ., J . Morris J . D ., H . Rose I . G ., E . Peroni , S . Firminger , H . Hyem , J . Ditrez , W . Morant , J . Ollington , J . Wynman , and others . The W . M . rehearsed the three ceremonies , Bros . J . Ditrez , H . Hyem and Morant acting as the candidates in turn .

Instruction.

This being the first time we have lately had the pleasure of witnessing the working of Bro . Rudderforth ( the able host of the Restaurant ) , we cannot allow the opportunity to pass without complimenting hirn on his ability . He seemed as good as ever with the work . Praise is also due to

BrOi Woodrow Preceptor , for his excellent endeavours to teach the Brethren to do their Masonic work perfectly . Bro . Spice was elected W . M . for Monday next . Bro . James Stephens G . D . C . was present as a visitor , and was saluted as a Grand Officer .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . FOLLOWING the enjoyable evening whioh was spent on Tuesday , 22 nd ult ., the Brethren of this well known Lodge assembled on Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W .. when there were present Bros . E . Lilly as W . M ., H . Bagnall S . W ., F . Beesley J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., G . Mogford P . M . Sec , G . Weaver S . D ., C . Halston J . D ., W . A . Metland I . G ., C . J . Knight I . P . M . 733 , T . Mogford I . P . M . 2362 , J . Bartlett P . M ., G . Knight P . M ., W . Smith , T . Matthews , Dyer , J . Wynman , and others .

Bro . Knight offered himself as a candidate for the second degree , was entrusted , and duly passed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Bartlett acting as candidate . Bro . Dyer 1563 was unanimously elected a member of the Lodge , and Bro . H . Bagnall chosen as W . M . for the next meeting . The votes of the Lodge , for the Girls School , were handed to Bro . G . Mogford Secretary , who is interesting himself in a most deserving case .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

MELLOR LODGE , No . 1774 . AN emergency meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , Fairfield , near Ashton-under Lyne , on Tuesday , 22 nd ult ., Bro . Joseph Leech P . M . P . P . G . Tr . Worshipful Master . The business which called the Brethren together was that of passing Bros . Henry Butcher , D . J . H . Nield , and John Gomersall to the degree of

F . C ., the ceremonial being undertaken by Bros . James Glennie P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and J . P . Thomson P . M . Secretary . The working tools were presented and explained by Bro . G . E . Mackereth J . W ., in an exceedingly careful and efficient manner , for which he was congratulated at the festive board which succeeded Lodge business .

The Loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with songs , recitations , etc ., contributed by Bros . Mackereth , Thomson , Gomersall , Win . Smith Organist , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 . The toast of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Glennie , who said of Bro . Leech that he deserved all their encouragement , and all their praise . He was not only the oldest Past Master in the neighbourhood of Ashton , but he

was also the oldest member of the Mellor Lodge , and its first P . M . His reelection to the chair of K . S . was a great honour to tbe members , as he brought to the position an undoubted amount of experience , which would always keep the Brethren in order . His attendance and strict punctuality , both at the Lodge and the meetings for instruction , were something to be proud of and envied , and Bro . Glennie advised the members to emulate his good example in this respect .

Bro : Leech W . M . responded , saying that during his lifetime he had had many matters to respond to , but no previous occasion had caused him so much difficulty as this , for Bro . Glennie had said so much about him which was of a favourable character . He however believed that the expressions had come from the bottom of his heart , and he thanked him sincerely . His earnest desire was to be constant in his attendance , for he might assure them that if ever he had spent a happy moment in his life it was in connection with

Lodge Mellor . The Brethren had always been so harmonious in every way , and one could not think otherwise than that it was a pleasure to be in good company . A true Mason should have been one in heart before he joined the Order , and the principles of the Craft were such as to promote harmony and create good men . He thanked the Brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received his name , coupled as it was with the toast so ably put by Bro . Glennie .

Bro . Leech then proposed the health of the Past Masters , which included not only those who were present that evening , but also those who , from various causes , were absent , and in this sense were a distinct loss to the festive board , which they were in every way able to grace . His own business was a large and increasing one , and really prevented him taking so active a part in Lodge matters as formerly , yet he would continue to have their interests at heart , and do whatever he could .

It may be explained that Bro . Leech is considered to bo the oldest auctioneer in the kingdom , he having held fifty annual licenses , a unique record in this direction . Other toasts followed , notably that of the newly-passed Brethren , who responded . Besides those already mentioned , there were present Bros . T . B . Rimmington P . M . Treasurer acting S . W ., A . Bagshawe J . D ., W . C . Flint ( host ) , C . A . Easthope , J . B . Holt , Thos . Spencer , and others . Visitor : Bro . Peter Wills P . P . G . A . D . C . P . M . Minerva Lodge , No . 300 .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendloton , on Friday , 18 th ult ., Bro . Wm . Lambert Worshipful Master , the principal business of the evening being that of balloting for and initiating Mr , James Massey , Physician and Surgeon , Pendleton . The ceremony was undertaken by the W . M ., whilst Bro . W . A . Smith J . W . presented and explained the working tools , tho ancient charge being rendered by Bro . W . Thos . Blease S . W .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic coasts were varied by songs , recitations , & c , contributed by Bros . John Harwood J . D ., John Horrocks Organist , James Hart , F . Daniels , and Edward Roberts

P . M . 1459 . The Visitors were Bros . Thos . F . Atkinson , St . John , 153 ( U . S . A . ) , and William Finlay 1459 and 1219 .

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel ( host Walton ) , Urrnston , on Monday , 14 th ult ., Bro . Jamos Ormrod W . M .