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 : PROVINCIAL .

SYMPATHY LODGE , No . 483 . ON Wednesday , Bro . William Hawker W . M . presided for the penultimate occasion of his year of Mastership of this Lodge , at the Boyal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , when the following Officers and Brethren were present : — Henry Forss I . P . M ., Charles Matthews S . W ., John N . Willis J . D ., Thos . T . Hogg P . M . Treasurer , Alfred J . Walklin S . D ., W . Spencer Bowen J . D ., Ernest Ingman D . C , J . A . Gillett I . G ., C . T . Lavis and Thomas Smith

Stewards , and George Martin Tyler . Also B . J . Beamish P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . J . Hayward P . M ., C . P * . Bowen , T . E . Braine , H . Andrews , A . B . Lockhart , H . White , J . Townrow , G . G . Bayfield , H . Drake , W . H . Upton , J . A . Axcell , E . J . Allen , J . Hewison , J . W . Sweet , A . Webb , George A . Grant , and H . L . Thurnell . Visitors . —Bros . Joseph Solomon P . M . 77 and Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Treasurer's report , showing the very healthy state of the exchequer , was received . The ballot was taken for Mr . George Silvester , Trinity House Pilot , which proved unanimous , and he being in attendance was admitted and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry .

Bro . Alfred Webb , a candidate for the third ceremony , was regularly raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and took his seat in the Lodge . Both ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . As a mark of appreciation and affectionate regard the Lodge , upon the

proposition of the W . M ., decided to present Bro . Thos . T . Hogg with his Provincial Grand Lodge clothing , upon the occasion of his being appointed as P . G . Standard Bearer of Kent . Never was such a compliment better deserved , for Bro . Hogg has devoted much time and rendered good services to the Lodge , which owes its present proud position in a great measure to his efforts .

Bro . Hogg returned thanks , and stated that the honour conferred upon him reflected credit upon the Lodge ; still , he accepted the present in the spirit in which it was given , and would do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the Lodge .

This being election night according to the Bye-Laws , the Brethren then proceeded to elect the Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , with the result that Bros . Charles Matthews , Thomas T . Hogg , and George Martin were selected for the respective offices : Having been officially informed of their election they severally returned thanks . :

Bros . Percy Bowen , J . A . Axcell , and J . Hewison were elected as Auditors . A Past Master's jewel was voted to Bro . Hawker , upon the termination of his year of office , together with a collar and jewel of Past Master . Three candidates were proposed for initiation , and that concluding the business of the evening , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the Brethren , and the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

ST . JOHN AND ST . PAUL LODGE , No . 615 . THE annual festival was held at the Masonic Booms , Belvedere , Kent , on Tuesday , when Bro . Josiah Turton the outgoing Master installed his successor Bro . George W . S . Kendall . The following Officers were appointed : —Charles S . Hithersay S . W ., William S . Hithersay J . W .,

William Solkhon Treasurer , Joseph D . Brooks Secretary , E . J . D . Valon S . D ., William Francis J . D ., John H . Owen I . G ., G . H . Letton P . M . D . C , Biehard Orchard arid T . E . Tinker A . D . C ., E . J . Hartland Organist , W . L . Doddrell , F . Mayall , and F . D . Gaywood Stewards , and C . B . Gale Tyler . The banquet subsequently took place at Belvedere Hall .

ROYAL VICTORIA LODGE , No . 1013 . THE annual installation meeting in connection with this Lodge ( which enjoyed the special privilege of being the only one holding the honoured name under the register of the Grand Lodge of England ) took place on the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic . Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , when there was a gathering of about sixty members and visitors . The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro J B Jones W . M . '

Presented by Past Masters M'William and Jones , Bro . E . A . Davies was installed Worshipful Master in a highly impressive manner by Bro . Cooke P . M . The Officers were subsequently invested . In the course of the proceedings the retiring W . M . was presented with a valuable Past Blaster's jewel , in recognition of his services to the Lodge .

After business an excellent banquet was served by Bro . Casey , and subsequently a choice programme of music was supplied b y Bros . G . Broadbent , W . H . Jones , B .. W . Pierpoint , J . Settle , G . Proudman , W . J . Parkinson , E . Bee-son , A . J . Mackay , Howard , and J . Jack . A Jubilee collection in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Charities was made in the course of the evening , the result of the contributions being highly satisfactory .

OBEDIENCE LODGE , No . 1753 . ON Monday , 30 th ult ., the annual installation took place at Okehampton . Bro . Fred Edwards S . W . being placed in the chair in succession to Bro . John W . Beed . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Samuel Edwards P . M . 53 P . P . G . B . Somerset , uncle of the incoming Worshipful Master , and he officiated in an impressive manner , receiving a hearty welcome from the Brethren of the Province of Devon . There were fifty-two Brethren present

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The Brethren , to the number of forty-four , afterwards attended the installation banquet in the Assembly room of the hotel , Mr . and Mrs . Heywood catering in a manner that reflected much credit , and fully maintaining the reputation of this well-known hostelry .

After the dinner a short toast list was disposed of . During the ceremony of installation , and at the banquet , Bro . J . 0 . Pierce Organist P . M . 1753 P . P . G . A . D . C presided at the organ with much ability , and acted as accompanist .

DOROTHY VERNON LODGE , No . 2129 . THE annual festival was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., when visitors were present from Chesterfield , Alfreton , Tibshelf , Pilsley , and other places . Bro . W . S . Frost was installed Worshipful Master , and he invested his Officers . Afterwards there was a banquet at the Butland Arms Hotel , the usual toast list being gone through .

EXMOOR LODGE , No . 2390 . AT the meeting on Thursday , 19 th ult ., at Minehead , Bro . Walter Ludlow S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Hayward was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for a fifth year , aud Bro . J . McDonald was re-appointed Tyler . The installation will take place on the 16 th inst .

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . AT Bro . Barnes ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , W ., on Tuesday , Bro . W . H . Handover W . M ., G . Miller S . W ., T . W . Mogford J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G . D . Mogford P . M . Secretary , B . J . Bogers P . M . Treasurer , J . Wynman S . D ., J . Sweet P . M . J . D ., Tucker I . G ., J . Knight P . M ., and others .

Tho Lodge was opened and Bro . Tucker was examined and entrusted , the ceremony of passing being rehearsed , with that Brother as candidate . The . Lodge was called off and on . By request of the W . M . Bro . T . W . Mogford took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Tucker being candidate . Bro . Handover resumed the chair , and Bro . G . Miller was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . THE regular meeting was held on Thursday , at the Queen Victoria Tavern , Exmouth Street , Stepney , E . Bro . Oxley P . M . occupied the chair of K . S ., and was most ably assisted by the following Officers and Brethren : —C . J . ' Holmes W . M . 1306 Secretary S . W ., E . P . Staples J . W ., T . B . Arter P . M . Preceptor , J . G . Twinn P . M . S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., J . Beard I . G ., J . James , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . James candidate . The first and second sections were worked . Bro . Holmes W . M . of the Mother Lodge will preside next week .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THIS well-known Lodge of Instruction will resume its working on Monday next ; , at 7 o'clock , at the usual place , Bidler's Hotel , Holborn , E . G . With such a comfortable and central place of meeting it should be one of the most flourishing Lodges of Instruction in London . Bro . Poore P . M ., well known amongst the Craft for his perfect working , is the Preceptor , and Bro . G . S . Daunton P . M . Secretary .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . THE members of this well known Lodge of Instruction—which has won a high reputation under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Walter Martin P . M . Assistant Grand Pursuivant—assembled for the first time at their new quarters , Bro . George Stevenson's , the Whittington Hotel , Moor Lane , Moorgate Street , on Monday , when Bro . J . Vincent Jull W . M .-elect

1264 occupied the chair , supported by Bros . W . Wright S . W ., 0 . Hemekey W . M . 1839 J . W ., Walter Martin P . M . A . G . Purs . Preceptor , Percy Gray Deputy Secretary , W . Sawyer S . D ., C . J . Davison P . M . J . D ., O . V . DeCruz I . G ., G . Stevenson , F . Smallbone , Frank Kobertson , William Harris , J . Wynman , and a goodly number of others .

The Lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . at 7 o'clock sharp , when the ceremony of initiation was most impressively rehearsed , Bro . Smallbone candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Besuming the working the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Heinekey Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge . At this point

Bro . W . Martin Preceptor informed the W . M . that a previous engagement prevented his staying for the rest of the evening , and he asked Bro . C J . Davison P . M . to fulfil his duties . The W . M . re-opened the Lodge is the first ' . degree , and intimated his intention of rehearsing the second ceremony , for which Bro . Frank Bobertson offered himself as candidate . He was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony rehearsed .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the following Brethren were elected members : G . Stevenson , Cricklewood Lodge , No . 2163 ; Frank Bobertson , Citadel Lodge , No . 1897 ; and William Harris , Trinity Lodge , No . 2595 . After a few more transactions Bro . W . Wright was unanimously elected W . M . for next Monday , which compliment was duly acknowledged .

The Lodge meets every Monday at 7 o'clock . Brethren wishing to join will receive a hearty welcome . The Preceptor Bro . Walter Martin deserves special compliment for the patience he shows to every Brother alike , and we can say with confidence that it will be difficult to find a better Preceptor than he .

TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday , at 3 o'clock , a meeting was held at the Sir Sydney Smith , Kennington , when the following Officers and Brethren were present : C . Wise P . M . W . M ., C . H . Bandall S . W ., E . Sinclair P . M . J . W ., A . Darch