Reports Of Meetings.

The toast of the initiate was proposed by the W . M . in very happy terms . He was pleased to say the initiate had paid great attention to the ceremony , and felt assured he would prove himself an ornament to the Crystal Palace Lodge . In reply , Bro . Taft esteemed it a great honour to be admitted a member

of their honourable Brotherhood , and thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . In time to come ho hoped to be able to prove to the Brethren that he was worthy of thoir confidence . He hoped to attend the Lodge for many years to come , and would always consider that day as a red letter day in his life .

The W . M ., in terms of the greatest cordiality , welcomed the visitors , saying that the Crystal Palace Lodge was always pleased to see guests . He trusted they had enjoyed themselves , and hoped to see them on several other occasions . In an exceedingly humorous manner he referred to other events of the day , and concluded with the hope that they had enjoyed the famous firework display of the Palace .

Bro . G . Meek said it was tbe first time be had bad the pleasure ol visiting a London Lodge since he was raised at the Westbourne Lodge . Abroad he had been to several Lodges , and in many the working was different . Ho had enjoyed the working he had witnessed that evening ; it bad been , indeed , a real Masonic treat , and he most heartily thanked the W . M . for his kind reception . Ho apologised for Bro . Rockman , who bad been unable to stay on account of business , and hoped the W . M . would kindly accept his thanks on behalf of that Brother as well as for himself .

Bro . Shields most sincerely thanked the W . M . for the very kind manner he had received him , and for having raised him to the degree of a Master , a favour he should never forget . He was going abroad , and felt more at ease now that he had passed the three degrees of the Craft . He also most sincerely thanked Bro . Grove ( Secretary ) for his great kindness and the

trouble he had taken on his behalf . Bro . Roberts P . P . S . G . D . highly complimented the W . M . on his excellent working , and the Officers for their able assistance . He had thoroughly enjoyed himself , and thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their hospitality . Bro . Brock and other Visitors also made suitable response .

The next toast was that of the Past Masters . It was very gratifying to the W . M . to see Bros . Blundell , Blott , and Larkin present . He had come to the conclusion they were the backbone and support of the Lodge , and he hoped to see them present for many years to come . Tho toast was received with great warmth , and was acknowledged by the Brethren mentioned .

The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was next submitted . They were excellent Brethren , said the Master , who accepted their great responsibility , and did everything in their power for tbe welfare of the Lodge . The Treasurer thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and trusted the Brethren had enjoyed themselves . The funds were not very high , but they were increasing , and he hoped the W . M . would have a prosperous year of office .

Bro . Grove Secretary was sure nothing could be more gratifying than what they had seen of the W . M . that evening . He had had the three degrees to work for the Lodge , and an additional third degree on behalf of Bro . Shields , of the Westbourne Lodge . Bro . Shields had been very unfortunate , for whenever his attendance was required for him to be raised at his Mother Lodge he was on the high seas . At present that Lodge had their vacation , and therefore , by the desire of its Worshipful Master , their

Bro . Eddie had kindly raised the candidate . He was sure Bro . Shields and the Brethren of the Crystal Palace Lodge were proud of their W . M ., whose working had been perfection . He sincerely hoped the W . M . would have plenty of work to do during his year of office . The Officers of tbe Lodge were complimented for their able assistance ,

tbe W . M . including Bro . B . Tallin , who had acted as I . G . in the absence of Bro . Paxton . The proceedings were brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . S . Smith Organist directed the musical arrangements , and Bros . Wilkinson , Johnson , Beynon , and several others added greatly to the harmony of a most pleasant and successful meeting .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ST MICHAEL LODGE , No . 211 . ON Monday , the Brethren re-assembled at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush Road , W ., when tho following were present : —Bros . Ridley W . M ., Webb S . W ., Turner J . W ., R . W . Williams P . M . Preceptor , G . F . Johnson Treasurer , C . 0 . Barber Sec , Lirter S . D ., W . Ridgway J . D ., J . Wynman I . G .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Larter candidate . The W . M . next rehearsed the second degree , Bro . Ridgway candidate . Brother Williams in his usual able manner gave the explanation of the tracing board . Bro . Webb was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bros . G . Barter W . M ., W . H . Handover S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., G . Mogford P . M . Sec , T . Mogford P . M . S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., E . W . Tucker I . G ., G . Shields , and Ralph A . Elliott .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Shields was examined and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and then called off . Resuming ,

the W . M . proposed to rehearse the second degree , for which Bro . Elliott offered himself as candidate . He answered tbe questions , was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in tbe second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed .

Bro . Dehane proposed that a letter of sincere condolence be sent to Bro . H . Bagnall , a member of the Lodge , whose wife was buried on Friday , 29 th ult ., which was carried unanimously . Bro . Elliott was elected a member , and Bro . W . H . Handover W . M . for next meeting .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , < ith inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bros S . 3 . Parker W . M ., Justin Allen S . W ., J . W . Blaydes J . W ., J . H Gumming Sec , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Preceptor , F . J

Instruction.

Larkman S . D ., S . W . Keene J . D ., J . Dinnis I . G ., C . Humble Stwd ., E H . Wilcox , W . Langdon , W . T . Ridgway , F . M . Ridley , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wilcox acting as candidate . The W . M . called on Bro . Justin Allen to give the ancient charge to the candidate , which our worthy Brother proceeded with , and the

faultless manner in which it was delivered impressed everyone present with the elocutionary powers possessed by the Senior Warden . The Lodge was called off and on , and opened in the second and third degrees , from which it was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Justin Allen was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Bro . Secretary was requested by the Brethren to write to Bro . H . R . Worth , expressing their sorrow at his sad accident , and wishing him a speedy recovery .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 6 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . H . J . Cousens W . M ., J . H . Gumming S . W ., P . Cronin J . W ., F . Craggs Treas . ; R . Josey Secretary , Arthur Williams P . M . 834 and 2090 Preceptor , W . Hide S . D ., W . Handover J . D ., A . K . Ross I . G ., Maurice Speigel P . M ., W . Hillier P . M ., Franklin , and others .

Bro . Craggs answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Tho first section of the lecture was worked by the Brethren , under the able direction of Bro . Maurice Speigel P . M . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and then called off and on . The first and second sections of the first lecture were worked by the Brethren . Bro . J . H . Gumming P . M . was elected to the W . M . 's chair for this ( Saturday ) evening .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at 3 o ' clock , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . C . Wetton W . M ., C . Riley S . W ., C . B . Andrews J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , Sinclair P . M . Sec , J . Wynman S . D ., W . J . Newstead I . G .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Darch acting as candidate . Part of the installation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Riley being presented as W . M .-elect by Bro . Sinclair , who kindly acted as D . C . After the installation Bro . Wetton gave the explanation of the working tools , and delivered the three addresses in a faultless manner .

Bro . Newstead was elected a member , and Bro . Riley W . M . for next meeting . ON Wednesday , at 3 p . m ., at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . E . Sinclair W . M .. A . Cohen S . W ., C . Randall J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , A . B . Collins S . D ., B . Andrews J . D ., C . Wetton I . G ., J . Wynman , J . Newstead , E . Vaigt ( the manager ofthe hotel ) , and others .

Bro . Andrews answered the questions of the second degree and was entrusted , and in due course the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Wetton answered the questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . Darch worked the second section of the lecture . Bro . A . Cohen was elected to occupy the Master ' s chair at the next meeting .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CEDEWAIN LODGE , No . 1594 . THE anniversary festival was held on the 21 st ult ., when Brother A . L . Benbow was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the installation service being conducted by Bro . J . Danily P . M . P . P . J . G . W . of North Wales .

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