Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

"We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .

BEACONSFIELD LODGE , No . 1662 . rriHE regular meeting was held at the Chequers Hotel , Walthamstow _ 1 _ under the presidency of Bro . G . Kebbell W . M ., on Tuesday , 3 rd inst . Messrs . P . Weight , J . Griffiths , and J . Attwell were initiated into Freemasonry , according to ancient rite , in a very impressive manner by the Worshipful Master . Bro . P . Pelthensal , of Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 , was successfully balloted for as a joining member .

Among the visitors we noticed Bro . Capt . Schlosshauer , of the Arctic ship " Windward , " Osborne Byrne P . M ., and Carter . At the festive board the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and were varied by songs , & c , by several of the Brethren .

/ ESCULAPIUS LODGE , No . 2410 . rpiHB ordinary meeting was held at the Cafe Boyal , Begent Street , on the JL 12 th ult ., Dr . G . Crawford Thomson W . M . presiding . There was a good attendance of members , and many medical visitors from the colonies . Bro . M . P . Mayo Collier , M . S ., M . B . Lond ., F . B . C . S . Eng ., was elected

a joining member . Bros . W . Harrison , M . A . Cantab ., and B . T . Hacker Bodilly , M . R . C . S . Eng ., L . B . C . P . Lond ., were admitted to the third degree . Mr . W . Stacy Colrnan , M . D ., M . B . C . P . Lond ., and Mr . C . Henson Broadhurst , M . R . C . S . Eng ., L . B . C . P . Lond ., were admitted into Freemasonry . Bro . G . Bowell , F . R C . S . Eng ., L . B . C . P . Lond ., was proposed as a joining member .

After the business of the Lodge was concluded , the members dined together , and spent a very pleasant evening , which was enhanced by the musical talents of some of the members . The event of the evening was the presentation by the Master of an

elegant spirit-stand , a spirit-kettle , and a silver salver to Bro . ThomasDutton , M . D ., the Secretary of the Lodge , which had been subscribed for by the members of the Lodge , and given as a token of thanks and fraternal esteem for the manner in which the clerical work of the Lodge had been carried out during the five years in which Dr . Dutton had held the office of Secretary .

Dr . Dutton made a suitable reply to Dr . Thomson's excellent speech , and said the gift would always remind him of the truly fraternal feeling which had existed between himself and the members of the iEsculapius Lodge .

INSTRUCTION .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 . THE Fifteen Sections were worked in connection with this Lodge on Monday , 17 th ult ., at New Cross House , New Cross Boad , when there were present Bros . J . G . Milbourn W . M ., Talbot S . W ., Eedle J . W ., Nemo S . D ., Saunion J . D ., Hills I . G ., and Gregory Tyler .

The sections were worked m a most efficient manner by the various Brethren who had offered their services for the occasion , and who were heartily thanked . A large addition was made to the roll of members of the Lodge .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow-road , Bro . Major J . Beed W . M ., S . Manne S . W ., H . H . Bagnall J . W ., G . Weaver S . D ., W . Busby J . D ., T . W . Mogford I . G ., Bogers P . M . Treas . and acting Sec , H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Essex Preceptor , C . T . Brown , B . Armstrong , J . Bartlett P . M . 1637 , J . Wynman , W . B . Playford P . M . 1608 , C . E . Lilly , G . Butcher , A . L . Butters , B . Jourden , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jourden candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Butcher was examined , entrusted , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Both ceremonies were impressively and correctly given by the W . M . Bro . Major J . Beed .

By request of the W . M . Bro . Bobert Bogers P . M . delivered the installation addresses to the W . M . and Brethren , which evoked the liveliest appreciation of the Lodge . Bro . S . Manne was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT the Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop ' s Boad , Paddington , on Monday , Bros . G . Weaver W . M ., T . M . Lamble S . W ., C . Brown J . W ., S . Manne S . D ., Henry Crookes J . D ., W . Smith I . G ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Sec , S . Isaacs , J . Cbubb , J . Bartlett P . M . 1637 , H . Campbell , J . Scarlett , Wynman , C . E . Lilley , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . E . Lilley candidate . Afterwards the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Brother J . Chubb , who rehearsed the second , Brother G . Weaver candidate . Both the ceremonies were excellently given . The Brethren assisted Bro . Past Blaster Ferguson in working the first section of the lecture .

Brothers Lilly and Scarlett were elected joining members , and Brother T M . Brown W . M . for Monday next .

METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 . THE Brethren of this Lodge are fortunate in h aving such excellent Preceptors as Bro . W . Mason Stiles the present Grand Treasurer , and Bro . Lewis P . M ., both of whom devote much time to the Brethren , and as a consequence turn out some excellent workers of the ritual . On the occasion

of our visit on Monday , Bro . Lewis was officiating as Preceptor , when the following Brethren took office : —Harry Townend W . M ., Barry S . W ., Standford J . W ., Alfred H . Cooper S . D ., Brickwell J . D ., Bouveau I . G ., and Charles Johnson Secretary .

Reports Of Meetings.

After the Lodge had been opened and the minutes read , Bro . Townend resigned the chair in favour of Bro . Lamigeon ( the W . M .-elect of the Clissold Lodge ) . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Eintraoht being the candidate in the former , and Bro . Pearl in the latter degree .

The investiture of Officers was also gone through , with the assistance of Bro . Scales Treasurer as Director of Ceremonies . The work was very fairly performed by Bro . Lamigeon , who may be congratulated upon his proficiency .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . AT Brother F . Weight ' s , the Lord Napier , West Side , London Fields , on Saturday , Brothers B . E . Fairclough P . M . Preceptor , G . Kebbell W . M ., P . M . Caton S . W ., A . Busby J . W ., Ives S . D ., F . Islip J . D ., J . B . Frost I . G ., G . Edwards Assistant Preceptor , F . Kebbell Secretary , J . Bunker Treas ., J . Pearse , Captain Schlosshauer , Friedlander , C . Bestow , T . Matthews , Bamsbottom , Willsmer , Gough , Hyde , Wilde , Bogers , Baragwanath , and others .

The first and second ceremonies were rehearsed , Bros . Bamsbottom and Friedlander candidates . It was announced that the fifteen sections would be worked by this Lodge on Saturday , 28 th inst .

CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . ON the 28 th ult ., at the Northampton Arms , Goswell Boad , Bro . E . Linfoot W . M . 1298 W . M ., J . L . Henson W . M . 1728 S . W ., A . G . Ball J . W ., W . J . Hunt W . M . 1677 Treas ., E . Dimes Sec , C . Weeden P . M . 813 Preceptor .

Bro . Squire answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . White answered the questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Bilby was elected a member . At yesterday's meeting it was proposed , after the business of the Lodge , that the Committee of the Crusaders Charitable Association be formed , when two ballots would take place .

EVENING STAR LODGE , No . 1719 . ON Saturday , at the Butland Hotel , Perry Hill , Catford , the installation ceremony and the investiture of Officers was rehearsed , the Installing Officer being Bro . Best , who placed Bro . Woods in the chair . The Officers invested included Bros . Hunter P . M . S . W ., Quandt J . W ., Boberts S . D ., Spencer West I . G ., J . Speller P . P . G . D . Essex Preceptor D . C . Among those present were Bros . Coote , Thomas P . M ., Dean , W . Tyler , and Madge . Brosi Dean and Madge were elected members .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow Boad , B ., on Wednesday , 4 th instant , Brothers F . A . Slater W . M ., N . B . Moffatt S . W ., C . Holland J . W ., S . Bird S . D ., W . Johnson J . D ., Panting I . G ., De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Secretary , Alberg , Joss , Marks , Citron , Napthali , Boyce P . M ., Warn P . M ., and J . West . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed by the W . M ., Brother Alberg candidate .

The Brethren assisted Brother C Holland to work the second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture . A circular was read from the Friars Lodge of Instruction , which is held at the Plough Inn , Mile End Boad , E ., notifying that the fifteen Sections will bo worked by Brother T . J . Barnes P . M . P . Z . 933 on the 30 th inst ., at

7 p . m ., and on that occasion there will be a muster of good section workers . In view of Brother Barnes ' s great age it is feared he will not be able to conduct these ceremonies on many more occasions , this , coupled with his known ability in the work , will probably lead to an exceptionally large attendance , and we are justified in anticipating a real Masonic treat for such as are able to be present .

It was resolved that this Lodge of Instruction be removed to the Bow Bells , and that on the occasion of the first meeting there the Preceptor be invited to work the ceremony of installation . Bro . N . B . Moffatt was elected to the chair for Wednesday , 11 th inst .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON the 28 th ult ., at Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Boad , N ., Bros . H . J . Calley W . M ., J . Ives P . M . S . W ., J . G . Lamigeon J . W ., T . I . Bird P . M ., & c . Treas ., Harry Willsmer Sec , Fred Dunstan P . M ., & c . Preceptor , T . Maidwell P . M . S . D ., T . Feistel J . D ., T . Matthews I . G ., and Bros . G . Clark P . M ., Piatt , Davison P . M ., & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bishop candidate .

Bro . G . Clark then assumed the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , and Bro . Lamigeon ( W . M .-elect Clissold Lodge ) the ceremony of investiture of Officers . Bro . Ives P . M . was elected W . M ., and a hearty vote of thanks accorded Bro . Calley for his excellent working as W . M . for the first time in this or any other Lodge of Instruction .

A meeting of the Citadel Charities Association was subsequently held , Bro . F . Dunstan President , G . Clark Vice-President , Bird Treasurer , Harry Willsmer Sec , and several members of Committee . Three ballots were taken , resulting in favour of Bros . Bird , Junker , and J . Morrison McLeod Sec . Boys Institution .

The following members of the Association represented their Lodges as Stewards at the Festival held on the 26 th ult ., and secured the sums set against each name : — M s . d . Bro . T . I . Bird P . M . and W . M . 1567 124 13 0 C . J . Davison P . M . 1897 190 1 0

J . Mason P . M . 1557 152 5 0 A . Bevis P . M . 1567 38 17 0 H . J . Calley 1567 15 15 0 E . J . Taylor P . M . 1567 26 5 0 Mrs . Taylor 26 13 0 Bro . W . S . Clark 28 63 10 6 Being nearly £ 638 .