Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

— : o : — WHARTON LODGE , No . 2045 . THE annual meeting was held on Tuesday , 21 st ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when Bro . W . R . Hazell S . W . was installed by his predecessor Bro . J . T . Davis . The new Master afterwards initiated Messrs . Edward Watson , Ralph Willsmer , and Arthur Revill into the Order . An excellent musical programme was carried out by Misse 3 Jessie McLaren ( violiu ) , Edith Sheffield and Florenco Henman , with Bros . C . Coram , C Emlyn Jones , Will Edwards , and Arthur A . Kelly .

BOROUGH LODGE , No . 2589 . rriHE first regular meeting after the installation of this young , but go A . ahead Lodge , was held on Wednesday , 15 th ult ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , when Bro . Henry W . Bulpitt present Master of the Lodge took the chair , and was supported by Bros . A . Atkin I . P . M ., James

Cannon S . W ., W . Pottinger J . W ., John Hattersley P . M . Treas ., James O'Dea P . M . Sec , W . E . Hill S . D ., J . Youldon J . D ., Wm . Roots P . M . D . C , T . Smith I . G ., W . Waterman Organist , 0 . Fordham and 0 . Hunt Stewards , James Harding P . M . Tyler , H . Bolt P . M ., W . Copeland , W . Fullerton , A . Sansorn , A . Butler , John Woodbury , A . Payne , W . Gorey , B . Coules , John Holt , H . Wyborn , and several others .

Amongst the Visitors we noticed Bros . H . Pearoe P . M . 1524 , R . W . Ecclos W . M . 1069 , Frank Clark J . D . 1348 , J . A . A . Wild 1987 , B . Cohen 1658 , R . W . Bowers P . M . 15 , J . Wynman , etc . The Lodge being formed , the Secretary Bro . O'Dea P . M . read tha minutes of the last meeting , which were unanimously confirmed .

The W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . W . Fullerton being present answered the questions leading to the higher degree ; this being done to tho satisfaction of the W . M ., the candidate was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and in due course Bro . Fullerton was raised to the sublime degree of M . M .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . John Holt being present answered the usual questions , without any assistance , in a perfect manner . He was then regularly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . again resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when the ballot was taken for the following candidates for initiation : Mr . Samuel Isaacs , Mr . Nathaniel W . Oviatt , and another , and proving unanimous in their favour they had the privilege of being initiated into the mysteries of Ancient

Freemasonrj ' . Great compliment is due to the W . M . for having rendered the three ceremonies in a perfect manner , especially as this was the first time sine * his installation .

The Visitors tendered their congratulations , and tho Lodge was closed , whereupon the Brethren adjourned to the Queen ' s room , where an excellent dinner was provided , Bro . Callingham , with his usual attention , well looking after the comfort of his guests . At the conclusion of the repast the Charity box was passed round , and then the W . M . proceeded with the customary toasts .

Bro . Atkin I . P . M . gave that of the Worshipful Master , saying that the Brethren had had a sample of the Master ' s ability on the night of his installation , but that night they had had a "bumper" of bis working , and it was really something to be proud of . He could not say more than that his work that evening had been perfection , and he felt the Brethren would heartily join him in the wish that the W . M . might live for many years , and particularly enjoy a happy and prosperous year as Master of their Lodge .

The W . M . sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for his complimentary remarks . As he had said at the previous meeting speech making was out of his line . He hoped that Harmony and Brotherly love would long be the motto of the Borough Lodge . The W . M . now called upon Bro . O'Dea Secretary , to give the toast of the

Initiates , and that Brother had much pleasure in doing so . He strongly advised the newly made members to be cautious in regard to Freemasonry when in the presence of those who were not members of the Fraternity . He felt sure the initiates bad been impressed with the ceremony of the day , and prophesied they would be valuable additions to the Lodge .

Bro . Isaacs said that when Bro . O'Dea started his speech he made him fool rather nervous as to his responsibilities , but he could now fully understand what he intended , and he felt the advice offered was perfectly right . He meant to follow that advice , and in time to come ho hoped to prove himself a worthy Mason among then . Bro . Oviatt said that was one of the happiest moments of his life . He had long been anxious to join Freemasonry , and thanked Bro . Bolt tor having introduced him into the Borough Lodge .

Tbe third initiate of the evening said he had been initiated under the Grand Orietit of France in 1882 , but through circumstances did not receive his proper credentials . He desired also co be introduced into English Freemasonry , and was pleased to have become a member of the Borough Lodge . He heartily thanked the Worshipful Master for having initiated him , and hoped in time to prove to the Brethren that he was worthy of their confidence .

Tbe W . M . gave the toast of the Visitors , according them a most hearty welcome in the name of the Lodge . The toast was reponded to by Bros . R . W . Eccles W . M . 1669 , R . W . Bowers P . M . 15 , and H . Pearce P . M . 1524 , who all complimented the Master upon the ability he had displayed , and the careful manner in which he had worked the various degrees . On behalf of the whole body of visitors they tendered thanks tor tbe enjoyable evening they had spent .

The W . M . next presented tbo toast of the Past Masters , coupling with it the name of Bro . John Hattersley , their Treasurer , and Bro . O'Dea , their Secretary . The toast was regularly acknowledged . Bro . O'Dea proposed the health of the Officers of the Lodge , pointing out how necessary it was for a Lodge to have good Officers , which he was

pleased to say the Borough Lodge possessed ; they were indeed good workers . He strongly advised the younger members to join Instruction Lodges , of two or three of which their Bro . Roots and himself were Preceptors , as without attending such Lodges it would be very difficult to rise to a prominent position in any Lodge . The Officers responded in rotation , and then the Tyler closed a most happy meeting .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 169 . ON Friday , at the house of Bro . Charles Newman , the Railway Tavern New Cross Road ( near the London , Brighton Station ) , Bro . F . A . Wilmott occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . F . Adam S . W ., Woodlands J . W ., W . Penrose P . M . 147 Preceptor , A . E . Remington I . P . M . 30 Sec , John Laxson S . D ., G . Smith J . D ., W . AUard C . G ., T . Best P . M ., Hathersick P . M ., Gaddes , Tims , Rice , Burgin , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Burgin acting as candidate . This ceremony being ended the W . M . advanced the Lodge to tbe second degree , ' _' and then announced his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Tims offered himself as candidate . He was examined and entrusted , ¦ and , the Lodge being opened in the third degree , the ceremony was rehearsed . Both ceremonies were impressively and perfectly rendered .

Bro . Penrose not being satisfied with the way in which some of the Brethren proved themselves Master Masons asked the Brethren to go through the three degrees by signs , and when we call to mind the slovenliness often manifested in this important feature of the work , we can but wonder the signs are not more frequently introduced as an item of business at our Lodges of Instruction . We compliment the worthy Preceptor on having rec ognised this important principle .

Tho Lodge meets every Friday evening , at 8 o ' clock , and the Proceptor Bro . Penrose is a painstaking , able and efficient tutor , at all times pleased to impart knowledge of the work to any Brother who may attend the Lodge . We may add that the comfortablo quarters in which the meetings are held are well adapted for the purpose .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bros . George Weaver W . M ., Graham S . W ., C . HalstonJ . W ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas . Acting Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , H . Bagnall S . D ., White J . D ., Matthews I . G ., Milner , Wynman . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , Bro . Milner w » s entrusted ,

and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed tho Lodge to the first degree , and the Lodge was called off . Resuming , the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Milner being candidate . Bro . Graham will preside at next meeting .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , at Bro . E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop's Road , W ., Bros . E . Lewis W . M ., A . Oollman S . W ., J . H . Beardon J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Dep . Prec , H . Debane P . M . Sec , S . G . Thorne S . D ., P . S . Wallis S . D . 177 J . D ., F . W . Bates I . G ., W . H . Handover Steward , G . Weaver W . M . 733 , J . Baitlett P . M . 2637 , G . E . Harris , J . B . Hunter , F . Marchant , H . G . Blackmore , H . Foskett P . M . 1642 , J . Wynman , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . G . Weaver acting as the candidate . Tho W . M . having resumed the Lod ge to the first degree the Brethren retired from labour to refreshment . On resuming , the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . J . Bartlett P . M . having answered the questions was entrusted , and tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . Wallis was elected a member .

Bro . Debane P . M . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the perfect manner in which the W . M . had worked the ceremonies for the first time in the Lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Ferguson , unanimously carried , and suitably responded to .

LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1681 . IP 10 R the convenience of its members this Lodge was recently removed ' from John Street , Berkeley Square , to the Criterion , Piccadilly , and a meeting was held there on Wednesday evening , at 8 o ' clock . Bro . T . Kelly occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . Hewett S . W ., J . Frier J . W ., G . Wood P . M . Prec , J . F . Plows Sec , T . Marks S . D ., J .

Springefcfc J . D ., E . Head W . M . 1681 I . G ., T . Weedon Org ., Wynman , Hill . After the formal opening of the Lodge Bro . Marks worked the second section of the first lecture . The W . M . advanced the Lodge to the second degree , and examined and entrusted Bro . Hill , the ceremony of raising being aftervf & ids gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the Preceptor , with the assistance oi the Brethren , worked tho fourth section . Bro . Hewett was elected to preside as W . M . at the next meeting .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . THERE was a good attendance on Monday , when Bro . F . Walker W . M . 1627—who is well known as a perfect exponent of our ritual—presided over the regular meeting held at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket . Bro . Walker was assisted by Bros . H . T . Rose

S . W ., R . Cawley J . W ., 0 . Woodrow P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Assist . Prec 3 . W . Simeons Sec , H . Wood S . D ., W . Rudderforth J . D ., D . H . Kyd I G ' G . Snice W . M . 193 , P . Amato , G . Pavfitt , W . Speller , F . Wescott , L . Matter , W . Simms , C . Menu , F . Louis , E . Nice , S . Firminger , A . Myall , J . Cunning- ' ton , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , Bro . W . Speller was entrusted , and the third cerernohy was rehearsed . This being ended the W . M . resumed tho Lodge to the first degree , and by desire of the W . M . Bro . Nice , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture . Bro . D . H . Kyd was elected a member , and Bro . Rose unanimously chosen as W . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 11 th ult Bros . W . Atkinson W . M ., K . M . Ross S . W ., W . Hide P . M . J . W . W Hillier P . M . Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Treasurer , R . Josey P . M . Secretary '