Reports Of Meetings.

There was a goodly mnstor , and amongst those present were Bros . J . Bailey 948 , H . 0 . Holdup 1728 , A . Allan Hope 1687 , W . M . Ridley S . W ., F . G . Pacey J . W ., R . S . Cobden S . D ., J . Bailey as J . D ., A . E . Trigg as I . G ., W . Brown Steward , and C . P . Bellerby P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Bro . Cobden , and were passed and confirmed . The ballot for Mr . William A . E . Holdup being unanimous he was duly initiated , rather impressively , by tbe acting W . M .

Bro . James Hemming P . M . 2398 having arrived be occupied the chair and opened the Lodge in the second degree . Bros . W . H . Street and A . Luker answered the questions capitally and were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree and they were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., in a perfect rendering of the beautiful ritual , suoh as only an eloquent Preceptor , like Bro . Hemming , could deliver ; after which he gave an interesting exposition of tbe use of tho operating instruments of a Master Mason .

It being election night , with fraternal unanimity Bro . W . M . Ridley became W . M .-elect , Bro . C . P . Bellerby P . M . Treasurer , Bro . D . Ellis Tyler ( fe-elected ) , and Bros . W . Brown and Holdup were added to the Audit Committee . A Past Master ' s jewel was cordially voted to the W . M . Bro . Everard .

The amended Bye-Laws were passed for printing and circulation . Bro . Cobden made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Charities . A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to P . M . Bro . J . Hemming , for the able services given by him to the Lodge , which Bro . James sweetly acknowledged and then closed .

An excellent repast was provided by Bro . Page , to which due justice was done , and at this entrancing function P . M . Bro . 0 . Bellerby presided and forwarded the proceedings with fluent energy . The usual toasts were duly honoured ; Bro . Ridley was warmly acclaimed , as W . M .-elect , Past Master Bellerby was congratulated as Treasurer , and Bro . Holdup , as the Initiate , was carefully attended to and duly honoured . The three Brothers briefly acknowledged the compliments .

The Officers and Visitors were accorded a bumper , and Bros . Cobden , Manlove , Hemming , Hope and Garrett acknowledged the same . The Tyler's toast finished a thoroughly enjoyable meeting , and some twenty Brethren returned to town in a spacious G . W . R . saloon .

CLARENCE LODGE , No . 2386 . AN important gathering of local Masons took place at the Masonic Hall , Chester , on Thursday evening , 4 th inst ., the occasion being the installation of Bro . Joseph Potts as Worshipful Master . The installation ceremony was performed by Bros . J . Thomas P . M . and Edwards P . M . At the conclusion of the business the Brethren sat down to a banquet .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday , at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , E . G ., Bros . J . W Simeons W . M ., S . Fells S . W ., Metcalfe Baillie J . W ., J . K . Pitt P . M Sec . acting Prec , J . Wynman S . D ., F . W . Clark J . D ., G . Carr I . G ., W Hatterslev , T . Goodchild .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree ; and Bro . Goodchild was examined and entrusted , the third ceremony being rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to tho first degree , Bro . Clark was examined , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . S . Fells was elected to preside on Wednesday next .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bros . E . Wilcox W . M ., D . Heath S . W ., E . C . St . Aubyn J . W ., F . M . Ridley acting Prec , A . H . Bridger Sec , H . R . Worth S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., H . J . Cousin I . G ., L . G . Williams , H . T . Johnson . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams acting as candidate .

Bro . Heath W . M . No . 2012 was elected to preside on Thursday next . The working of that Brother being well known we expect to see a grand meeting , and we are sure the Brethren will receive a real Masonic treat .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 29 tb ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammetsmith , W ., Bros Arthur Williams P . M . W . M ., R . Reid P . M . S . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . W .. W . Hinds P . M . Treasurer , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , H . J . Cousens W . M . 172 T . P . M ., G . T . Meek S . D ., K . M . Ross J . D ., M . F . WilkinsI . G ., H . A , Barnett , and others .

Lodge was opened to the third degree , and resumed to the second . Bro . Barnett was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the third degree , and the ceremony of raiding was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and oa . Bro . Williams vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cousens , who having resumed the Lodge to the second degree , rehearsed the cere \ uony i f passing .

Bro . Reid was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . As it was the last gathering for the year 1899 , the W . M . closed at an earlier time than usual , and the Brethren spent a pleasant hour in conversation , & c .

ON the 5 th inst ., Bro < s . John H . Gumming P . M . W . M ., K . M . Ro--s S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treasurer , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , T . J . Meek S . D ., F . J . Hayward J . D ., A . Ba'iiett I . G ., and several others .

The W . M . rehearsed the initiation ctremony , having Bro . Meek s « s candidate , and then he opened the Lodge to the third degree , afterwa : ds closing down . Bro . Ross was elected to fill the chair at the next meeting .

FINSBURY PARK . LODGE , No . 1288 . ON Saturday , at tbe Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Edward Parker W . M ,, Jo ' m W . Key S . W ., T . A . Key J . W-, H . Hill P . M . Prec , W . Sycklcmoore P . M . Treas ., John Thorn acting Sec , G . A . Grant S . D ., A . J .

Instruction.

David J . D ., M . Johnson I . G .. W . Hudson , M . Taylor P . M ., T . Edmonds P . M ., W . Pocklington P . M ., F . Parkington P . M ., W . T . Richardson , A . E . Chisman , J . Parker , T . Elvin , E . Baker , E . Rawlinson , Dixon P . M ., T . Moore , T . Gray G . Foster , J . Wynman , W . Bead P . M . This being the first meeting in the new year there was a very good

attendance , and after the usual formalities the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hudson acting as candidate . This being ended the W . M . proceeded to examine Bros . Elvin and Rawlinson , who having answered the questions in due form were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . J . W . Kev was elected W . M . for to-day ( Saturday ) .

Bro . Dixon with sorrowful regret informed the W . M . and Brethren of the untimely death of Bro . Haines , who had been a member of the Lodge for many years , and proposed that a letter of sincere sympathy and condolence be sent to his son , daughter , and relatives , also that a wreath should ha sent by the members of the Lodge , for which the Brethren most liberally subscribed .

NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Lake ' s , the Kemble's Head , Long Acre , Bros . Knill W . M ., B . G . Lacy S . W ., E . Beadle J . W ., J . D . Graham P . M . Prec , G . Faaz Sec , R . W . Foster S . D ., L . Lake J . D ., W . Quinton I . G ., W . Messinger P . M ., A . Swash , 0 . Johnson , Fred Payne , J . Wynman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Payne candidate . Bro . Foster was examined as a candidate for passing , and that ceremony was gone through , Bro . Johnson J . W . 2206 giving the explanation of the Tracing

Board . Bro . Lacy was elected W . M . for Tuesday next . Bro . W . B . Messinger proposed that the first annual supper of the Lodge be held on Tuesday , 30 th inst ., Bros . Messinger P . M ., Lacy , Lake and Beadle being elected the Stewards . Bros . Lacy , Lake and Fred Payne were elected Auditors of the Lodge accounts .

CRANBOURNE LODGE , No . 1580 . ON Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Bros . M . Johnson W . M ., 0 . G . Smith S . W ., John Gray J . W ., F . W . Robinson P . M . Prec , J . Aird S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., W . J . Richardson I . G ., B . Grand P . M ., W . J . Canning , J . Webb , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Canning acting as candidate . Bro . Robinson P . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Grand for having again visited the Lodge , previous to his leaving England for South Africa , at the same time wishing him God speed , and a safe return ; a sentiment which the Brethren heartily endorsed .

Bro . C . G . Smith , who is well known among Hertfordshire members of the Craft , will preside on Tuesday next , 16 th inst . Bro , Canning was elected a member . Bros . Grand , Smith and Canning severally responded to the compliments „ aid them , and the Lodge was closed .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE , No . 2090 . ON Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at Wycombe House , Hammersmith , Bros Goldbv W . M ., Wood S . W ., F . Cave J . W ., H . Warren Treas . acting as Sec , W . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , W . H . Cave S . D ., H . Mair J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., 0 . Pascall , Bratt , W . G . Cave , G . T . Meek , Greenwood , Johnson , Hunt , and otheis .

Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Meek was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and called off and on . The W . M . gave the tiaditional history . Bro . Barnett was elected a member , and as next meeting is for the

benefit of Officers in the Mother Lodge the present W . M . Bro . Pasoall will take the chair . It gives us great pleasure to notice how well this Lodge of Instruction is attended since its removal to the beautifully constructed premises placed at its disposal by our esteemed Bro . Currie .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( LATE TEEEIEBS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o'clock , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . W . Parkinson W . M . 1589 as W . M ., Dr . J . Allen S . W ., W . Carter J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , W . J . Newstead Sec , C .-B . Andrews S . D ., E . Sinclair J . D ., T . F . Strutt I . G ., H . Clark , P . Page , J . Wynman .

Lodge was opened in the three degrees and resumed to the second , when Bro . H . Clark was examined and entrusted , the third ceremony being rehearsed . Bro . Alien was elected W . M . for next Wednesday .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CHAPTER OF FIDELITY , No . 3 , rriHE installation meeting of this Chapter took place on Friday of last JL week , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C . Comp . H . J . Lardner M . E . Z . presided , and was assisted by Comps . Wyndham Hart H , Samuel Cochrane P . G . T . as J ., William Kadcliffe P . Z ., C . B . Birch P . Z ., A . W . Weeks P . Z ., F . McDougall P . Z ., Major T . 0 . Walls P . Z ., J . Mapleton P . Z ., W . J . Colleos P . Z ., Kustace Anderson P . Z . 22 , H . Potter Rose 1622 , Dr . W . C . Claik , J . Bryant , Orltou Cooper 1928 , and many others .

The only business before the Chapter was the installation of the Principals and the investiture of the Officeis for the ensuing year ; therefore , afte ^ ' the minutes of the previous ) meeting had been read and confirmed , the Companions retired and a Board of Installed Principals was formed . Major

Wyndham Hait M . E . Z .-elect was presented by Comp . Radchrie , who acted throughout as D . O ., and was di'ly installed in the First Principal ' s Chair . Comp . Cocb . ene , who on ' y accepted the office at tbe earnest solicitation of tho Chapter , was invested as Haggai ; and Comp . Joseph Ithell Birch was regularly installed as Joshua . The ceremonies were admirably rendered by