Reports Of Meetings.

BRAMSTON BEACH LODGE , No . 2101 . THE installation meeting was held on Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Godalming , when Bro . H . G . Herbert was installed as W . M . by Bro . A . Gibbs P . G . A . D . C . There was a large muster of Brethren and visitors , the latter including Bro . R . F . Gould P . G . D . and Bro . O . T . Tyler Prov . G . S .

" ' After the installation about forty sat down to a splendid banquet , prepared in capital style by Bro . J . J . Taylor . The usual toasts were honoured , and the enjoyment of the evening was much added to by an excellent musical programme , arranged by Bro . 0 . Haig-Brown .

ST . CLEMENT LODGE , No . 2442 . AT the meeting on Saturday , llth ult . j the W . M . Bro . H . Burrow presiding , four initiates attended , the ceremony being performed in an able manner by the W . M . One joining member and one candidate for initiation were balloted for . ¦ A- banquet followed , and a musical evening was afterwards spent , Bro . W . H . Stevenson being the accompanist .

BRADSTOW LODGE , No . 2448 . THE annual installation festival of this Lodge took p lace on the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Broadstairs , with remarkable success , when Bro . John T . May , J . P ., a P . M . of the Royal Navy Lodge , No . 429 , at Ramsgate , and Secretary of the Bradstow Lodge , was inducted into the Chair . Bro . Edgar H . White P . M . P . P . A . G . S . of Kent performed the ceremony in an altogether faultless manner , which elicited the hearty applause of the assembled Brethren .

The W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . Rev . R . A . Fawssett , M . A ., Prov . G . A . C . I . P . M . and Chaplain , Frank Brightman , F . R . G . S ., S . W ., N . P . ' Merriman J . W ., W . H . White S . D ., W . F . Whiteing J . D ., Dr . R . Barlow I . G ., W . Nation D . C , W . Latchford A . D . C , Albert H . Hale P . M . re-eleoted Treasurer , A . J . Holt Secretary , 3 . Batten Organist , T . P . Swaine and H . B . Langham Stewards , and Thomas Martin Tyler .

Upon the conclusion of the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Railway Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served and thoroughly enjoyed . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a capital programme of songs and sketches was carried out by Bros . R . Dennant and L . Field , assisted by Messrs . John Warren and James Avon , who were candidates for

initiation at an emergency meeting of the Lodge held on Friday , tho 24 th ult . Among the Visitors present were Bros . James L . Hume W . M . 12 T , W . F . Ferridge W . M . 429 , George Edgar W . M . T 84 , George Martin I . P . M . 829 , W . Elwin W . M . 1915 , Byron Dewhurst W . M . 972 , Charles Watson W . M . 1206 , J . Collins W . M . 1209 , W . Salmon P . M . 91 T , 0 . J . Elliott P . M . 429 , W . Kilby Patterson 972 , J . Goldsack 429 , R . Brenchley , J . W . Wordall and W . H . Moses 1209 , L . Field Organist 2308 , W . H . Bennett 127 , & o .

Bro . J . T . May , the new Worshipful Master , was initiated in the Royal Navy Lodge , in 1884 , and was installed as its W . M . in 1889 . He was elected its Treasurer in 1890 , and still holds that office . He was a founder of the Bradstow Lodge , No . 2448 , in 1892 , and was elected as the first W . M ., but gave over the collar to Bro . P . M . Blackburn , who unfortunately lost his hand by an accident during his year of office as W . M . of the Royal Navy Lodge , No . 429 .

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . rjlHIS well-known Lodge of Instruction which , under the Preceptorsbip of JL , Bro . E . C . Mulvey Grand Pursuivant , has gained a high reputation for its excellent working , re-opened for the first time this season on Tuesday , at 8 o'clock , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., when several wellknown Past Masters and other Brethren were present .

The chair was occupied by the W . M . of the Mother Lodge Bro . H . L . Davis , who was ably assisted by the following Officers : —Bros . W . Baddeley S . W ., J . Jacobs J . W ., E . C . Mulvey P . M . G . Purs . Preceptor , F . Mart P . M . Deputy Preceptor , T . Casely P . M . Sec , J . M . Sillitoe Assistant Sec , A . Pennington S . D ., W . Eardley J . D ., J . Grose I . G ., 0 . Lee Organist , W . Proctor

P . M . Tyler ; together with Bros . 3 . Mason , F . Flaming , L . Abrahams , H . L Davis , A . D . Essieu , H . Vroom , A . Mendelssohn , M . Mendelsshon P . M ., M Harvey , Mannering , A . Claxton , A . Pennington , J . Gartwright , J . Jacob , J Maurice , F . Klein , A . Cope , J . Allen , 0 . G . Heap , T . Newman W . M . 733 , J Wynman , and a great many others .

1 The Lodge was opened in due form and the yf . M .. intimated his intention of working the first degree , for which Bro . M . Fleming offered himself as candidate . The ceremony was rehearsed in a very impressive manner . The Lodge was called off and on . Resuming the working Bro . H . Vroom and

Bro . Essien answered the questions leading to the second degree ; the Lodge was opened up , and the W . M . informed the Brethren his intention of working the third ceremony , for which Bro . W . E . Shales offered himself a candidate . He was examined and entrusted , the Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . '

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . Vroom , Essien , G . Lee , L . Abrahams , Dr . E . Groot and A . Mendelsshon jun ., were elected members , which compliment was duly acknowledged by those Brethren . Bro . Mulvey proposed that the very best thanks be offered to the Officers of the Mother Lodge , to which the W . M . and the Officers suitably responded . After a few more formalities the Lodge was closed .

The Lodge of Instruction meets every Tuesday , at 8 o clock sharp . We can say with confidence that Bro . E . C . Mulvey Grand Pursuivant is an excellent Preceptor , and pays the greatest attention to every Brother alike .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Barnes ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bro . Brown W . M ., G . Weaver S . W ., G . Miller J . W ., Dehane P . M . Preceptor , Rogers P . M . Treasurer , G . Mogford Sec , T . Mogford S . D ., G . Busby J . D ., H . H . Bagnall I . G ., Crow , Halston , Roberts P . M ., Tucker , Thomas .

Reports Of Meetings.

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Halston candidate . Bro . Thomas was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas candidate . After closing Bro . T . Mogford reheared the inside working of the installation ceremony . Bro . G . Weaver was elected to the chair for next week .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday a meeting was held at Bro . W . T . Purkiss ' s , Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Being Preceptor ' s night , and the perfect capabilities of Bro . Williams Preceptor being so well known a very large attendance assembled to witness the working , which in every way gave the greatest satisfaction . Bro . Williams was most ably assisted by the following Officers : Bros . Justin

Allen S . W ., 0 . Barker J . W ., F . J . Larkman P . M . acting Preceptor , 3 . H . Gumming P . M . Secretary , J . W . Ridley S . D ., J . Dennis J . D ., J . Strickland I . G ., H . Worth Steward , W . Langdon , R . Goff , L . Walsh , R . W . Robinson , R . J . Manlove , F . Fulwood , W . W . Williams P . M ., J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge being duly opened to the second degree , the W . M .

intimated to the Brethren his intention of rehearsing the third ceremony , for which Bro . Langdon offered himself as candidate . He was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , after which it was called off and on . The W . M ., on resuming the chair , put the questions to the Brethren for the first section of the lecture , and these were answered in a creditable manner .

The W . M . had very much pleasure in proposing Bro . W . W . Williams P . M . 834 as a member , and be having been elected made suitable response . Bro . J . W . Ridley will occupy the chair next Thursday , and will , we hope , be well supported by his Masonic Brethren .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . AT the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , 29 th ult ., Bro . Kobelt W . M ., Day S . W ., Clarkson J . W ., Pate J . D ., Hartley I . G ., Tilt P . M . Secretary , Pauncofort P . M . Preceptor . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the charge to the candidate . The first section was worked by the W . M .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , Bros . G . E . Harris W . M ., B . R . Thomas S . W ., A . Collman J . W ., G . Read P . G . S . B . England Treasurer and Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M Secretary , H . Chubb S . D ., C . E . Batchelor J . D ., G . Weaver Sted ., W . Smith I . G ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Preceptor , J . Smith , W . H . Handover , J . Hirst , J . Spink junr ., T . Mogford W . M . 2362 , A . W . H . Jones , W . Harris , and A . Williams .

The Lodge was opened to the third degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Williams as candidate . The Lodge was closed down to the first degree . Next week being Officers' night the S . W . Bro . Thomas was elected for the following meeting , Officers in rotation .

TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday , at 3 p . m ., a very good meeting took place at the Sir Sydney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington , which house is under the able management of Mr . G . Eighteen . There were present Bros . B . Cohen W . M ., Frederick Holden Treasurer

acting S . W ., W . Mark J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , Wise P . M . Deputy Preceptor , E . Sinclair P . M . Secretary , E . Almayo S . D ., 0 . Wetton W . M . 2087 J . D ., 0 . Riley I . G ., F . Mendoza , C . H . Randall , C . Castle , Jesse Burton , T . Holland , W . Smith W . M . 72 , Cecil Merrie , 3 . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and advanced to the second and third degrees . Bro . Wise , with the excellent assistance of the Preceptor , worked the first section of the lecture . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a most impressive manner , Bro . Mendoza being the candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . T . Holland gave the charge , which was delivered in an admirable manner .

The following Brethren were proposed by Brother F . Holden as members : Bros . Samuel Levey 1178 , W . Salter 1420 and 1772 , F . Higham 1012 and 1772 , E . De Vere I . P . M . 1772 , Frank Mendoza 571 , T . Wildes 1475 , H . Jee 333 , and J . Tennyson 1773 . The ballot being taken for these

Brethren was unanimous iu their favour . Bro . Mendoza being the only candidate present acknowledged the compliment . A hearty vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . Holden S . W ., for proposing these newly elected members . Bro . Holden , in reply , said it was his greatest ambition to make the Lodge of Instruction prosperous .

It was proposed by Bro . Darch , and seconded by Bro . Smith , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent working of the W . M ., on his occupying the chair for the first time , to which the W . M . suitably responded . Bro . Darch informed the W . M . and Brethren that the anniversary of the Lodge would take place on 19 th November , and that he should like to

celebrate that event with a banquet , to which the W . M . and Brethren unanimously agreed . The date will be fixed later on , so as to meet the convenience of the professional Brethren . Tho following were elected to act on the Committee , Bros . Darch , Sinclair , Holden , Cecil Merrie , T . Holland , and 0 . H . Randall . After a few more Masonic transactions the Lodge was closed .

Bro . F . Holden Treasurer will preside * as W . M . next Wednesday , when tho Brethren may expect another Masonic treat .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . AT the Frascati , Oxford Street , ou Friday , 24 th ult ., Bro . Marks W . M ., Ramsbottom S . W ., Neavis J . W ., Cooper S . D ., Ball J . D ., Read I . G ., Shelton W . M . acting Preceptor , Kobelt acting Secretary , Ridgway , Barnett . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ridgway candidate . The W . M . relinquished the chair in favour of Bro . Shelton , who rehearsed the ceremony of Installation . The W . M . resumed thc chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Barnett acting as the candidate .

A hearty vote of thanks having been accorded to Bros . Marks and Shelton for the able manner of their working , and all Masonic business be ing ended , the Lodge was closed .