Reports Of Meetings.

Wednesday evening , 4 th inst ., at fche Streatham Hall , after having fully verified the anticipations of its Founders that it would prove a great success . After the Lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the previous regular and emergency meetings confirmed , the balance-sheet , which showed a very satisfactory position of affairs , was adopted . Bro . H . Brooks Marshall W . M . then installed Bro . Charles Cheers Wakefield , F . R . G . S ., as the Master of the Lodgo for the year ensuing , afterwards delivering the addresses , and completing the work of his term of office in a masterly style .

The company concluded the ceremonies of the evening by partaking of a banquet , and honouring fche customary toasts . Bro . H . B . Marshall I . P . M . proposed the toast of the Worshipful Master , and said he was convinced thafc during Bro . Wakefield ' s year of office he would discharge his duties efficiently and well , and would uphold in his daily life the highest traditions of Masonry . In fche Streatham Lodge they endeavoured to carry out the highest ideals of Masonry , and he believed that Bro . Wakefield would do much for the Lodge in many respects .

Bro . Wakefield , in responding , said the position of Master was one of great responsibility , bufc yet one that any man might reasonably be proud to occupy . As far as in him lay he would endeavour to perform his duties wifch fervent zeal and untiring effort . He next proposed the toast of the Immediate Past Master and Installing Master , and in doing so presented Bro . Marshall wifch a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Marshall , he pointed out , was his Masonic father , and

had guided and instructed him in the mysteries of the Craft . He would strive to imitate him , being sure that imitation was the sincerest compliment . Bro . Marshall , in reply , said his year of office had been most pleasant . He had been most loyally supported by his Officers . He should always value the jewel just presented to him . If he had been of any service to the Lodge he was amply repaid , and he could assure tbe Brethren that , whether as P . M . or as a humble member of the Lodge , he would always try to promote its best interests .

PEOVINGIAL . EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE last meeting , recently held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , was mainly occupied in selecting the forthcoming principal Officer , and in presenting a jewel to a deserving member of the Lodge . Bro . W . A . Bacon S . W . was unanimously chosen as W . M . Bro . Thos . Knott P . M . Secretary was presented with a past Secretary ' s jewel , which bore the following inscription : —

Presented to BHO . THOMAS KNOTT P . M . by the members of the Lodge , in recognition of his services as Secretary , since October 1893 . 18 th September 1899 . After the close of the Lodge business the Brethren adjourned to supper this being followed by the usual 'Loyal and Masonic toasts .

LIBERTY OF HAVERING LODGE , No . 1437 . THE annual installation was held on the 28 th ult ., when Bro . J . Boreham W . M . installed Bro . Fred . A . Stratford as his successor in the chair . Bro . J . S . Hammond was elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex

Charity Committee . The banquet was afterwards served in first-rate style at the Golden Lion Hotel by Bro . P . Reynolds . The W . M . presided over a company numbering nearly sixty .

During the evening Bro . Boreham was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , and Bro . John Spencer with a framed testimonial , in recognition of their work for the Lodge .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on 25 th ult ., Bro . Thomas Hamnett W . M ., there being an attendance of nearly forty members and visitors . Prominent among the latter were Bros .

William Goldthorpe P . M . 2156 P . P . G . Reg ., John Partington P . M . 266 P . P . G . S . D ., Eli Winterbofctom P . M . 1773 P . P . G . D . C , Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . 17302231 P . P . G . Treas . ( W . L . ) , John G . Bromley P . M . 1375 , T . Deakin I . P . M . 325 , and H . S . Holdsworfch P . M . 408 P . P . G . D . C .

A successful ballot having been taken for Mr . Robert Christopher Irwin , Secretary , Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway , Hunt ' s Bank , Manchester ^ that gentleman was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., tho working tools being presented and admirably described by Bro . S . H . Stubbs J . W .

The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , Bro . Sam Luke S . W . being unanimously selected for this position , and his installation will take place on Monday , 27 th November .

ECCLESBURNE LODGE , No . 2425 . rpHE seventh anniversary was held a few days since , when Bro . C . A . X Holloway was installed as W . M . There was a numerous attendance

of members of the Lodge , as well as Visiting Brethren . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A . W . Allen , the charge to tbe Brethren being impressively given by Bro . Dr . Hoskyns . The new Master appointed and invested his Officers .

The Brethren subsequently dined together at the White Hart Hotel , Duffield , Host Flanders catering most satisfactorily . The usual toasts were honoured .

INSTEUCTION . ROYAL ATHELSTAN LODGE , No . 19 . ON Sunday , at Bro . Coombs ' s ( P . M . 780 ) , Cambrian Hotel , Glasshouse Street , Regent Street , Bros . A . P . Lowthiau W . M ., F . Walker SWA Curbstone J . W ., C . A . Cottebrune P . M . P . G . P . acting Prec , J . I . Moar P M .

Reports Of Meetings.

Sec , J . E . Culverhouse S . D ., T . Burgess J . D ., R . Sandiland I . G ., G . Simpson , M . Redstone , H . Wickham , C . Coombs , J . Wynman , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Redstone as candidate . Bro . Simpson was examined and entrusted , after which tho ceremony of passing was gone through . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Sandiland worked fche first section of the lecture .

Bro . H . Wickham 357 was elected a member , and Bro . Walker W . M . for the next meeting . The Lodge meets every Sunday evening , at 7 . 30 .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . AT the old quarters , the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , City , on Monday , Bros . J . W . Simeons W . M ., M . Baillie S . W ., Plowright P . M . J . W ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Secretary , E . J . Davey P . M . Preceptor , S . Fells S . D ., Sfcenner P . M . J . D ., G . Spice I . G ., J . Done , 0 . Latham , and others . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Done and Latham acting as candidates . After the closing of the Lodge it was decided to hold the annual Ball of tho Mother Lodge on the 29 th November , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE , No . 753 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . F . Crocker ' s , the Crown Hotel , Aberdeen Place , Maida Vale , W ., Bros . J . Hobbs W . M ., F . Crocker S . W ., W . Yeo J . W ., G . Wood P . M . Prec , W . J . Stratton P . M . Treas ., H . J . Thomas P . M . Sec , W . Constant S . D ., W . Grosvenor J . D ., A . Achart I . G ., M . Meehan , M . Hart , J . Hands , C . T . Bevan , J . Hearn , 3 . Buck , J . Wynman , R . Haines , M . Swan , and others .

After the minutes were confirmed the Lodge was called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hearn acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Achard , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Hobbs acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and the W . M ., with the assistance of the Brethren , worked fche second section of the lecture . Bro . Hobbs resumed the chair . Bro . Diment 101 was elected a member .

Bro . Wood Preceptor proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the perfect manner in which the W . M . had rehearsed the ceremony of initiation for the first time in this , or any ofcher Lodge , which compliment was highly appreciated . Bro . Crocker was elected W . M . for next meeting . A ballot was taken in connection with the Benevolent Association , which resulted in favour of Bro . W . Smith .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 29 fch ulfc ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . A . Williams P . M . W . M ., John Worth S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , R . Reid P . M . acting Preceptor , W . G . Palmer S . D ., G . White J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., R . W . Edgley P . M ., C T . Hayward , and others .

Lodge was advanced to the second degree and the ceremony of installation rehearsed , Bro . Worth acting as W . M .-elect and Bro . Hinds as D . C Lodge was opened in the third degree and Brother Worth was placed in fche chair of K . S . The investment of Officers was rehearsed , and the Brethren saluted the W . M . in the three degrees . Bro . Arthur Williams gave the incidental addresses in his well-known style . Bro . Reid having offered as a candidate for passing he was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was resumed in the second degree and the ceremony gone through .

Bro . John Worth W . M . of tne Ranelagh Lodge was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting .

ON the 6 th inst ., Bros . John Wortli W . M ., J . Banks P . M . S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , K . M . Ross S . D ., M . F . Wilkins J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., J . H . Gumming P . M . Steward , R . li . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., 0 . Pascall W . M . 2090 , H . J . Cousens W . M . 172 , E . Price , W . Thomas , C T . Hayward , and several others .

Lodge was advanced to the third degree and resumed to the first , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pascall taking the place of the candidate . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , and Bro . Thomas was examined and entrusted . After Lodge was resumed to the third degree the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the same Brother personating the candidate . Lodgo was resumed to the first degree and Bro . Thomas , who is a member of the mother Lodge , was elected a member .

The ballot for the sum of five guineas to be given to ono of the Masonio Institutions took place , the successful member being Bro . K . M . Ross . This well attended Lodgo o £ Instruction is one minute ' s walk from the Broadway , Hammersmith , aud cau easily be reached by train , tram or bus from any part of the Metropolis .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . ON Thursday , at Bro . T . F . Bates ' s , the Red Cow Tavern , Mile End Road , E ., on account of the unfavourable weather there was but a small attendance . Tho chair was taken by Bro . H . T . Lloyd W . M ., with Bros . J . Barrett S . W ., J . Beard J . W ., T . A . Arter P . M . Prec , U . 3 . Holmes P . M . Sec , E . P . Staples S . D ., T . F . Bates J . D ., J . Kendrick I . G ., E . Le Boutillier , J . Wyuman , & c

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Le Boutillier acting as candidate . The W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Beard , who rehearsed tho second ceremony , with Bro . Kendrick as the candidate . Bro . H . T . Lloyd VV . M . 1278 and Bro . E . Le Boutillier 1306 were elected members . Bro . Barrett S . W . of the Mother Lodge will preside on Thursday next , His working is well known , and we expect to see a very good attendance .

FRIARS LODGE , No . 1349 . ON Thursday , at Bro . Abrahams ' s , the Aldgate Distillery , Aldgate , E ., Bros . Durrell W . M ., Moses S . W ., Lothoim J . W ., B . DaCosta P . M . Prec , D . Moss P . M . Treas ., J . Davis Sec , D . Moss S . D ., Crabb J . D ., J . Harris I . G ., Phillips , 3 . Oxley P . M ., N . Goldman , M . Da Costa P . M ., J . Abrahams , J . Wynman , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Oxley P . M . as the