Reports Of Meetings.

W . Ferris 1901 , T . A . Stermer W . M . SGI , E . C . Mulvey P . M . 179 2246 P . P . G . D . C . Herts , H . J . Harman I . G . 107 , \ Y . W . Morgan 177 , A . J . Cannon 1608 , F . G . Stuart 1002 , & c . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed Brother H . B . Brown was invested as Junior Deacon , ho having been absent at the last

meeting of the Lodgo ( the Installation ) . Three candidates for initiation were unanimously accepted—Messrs . A . Crocker , C . E . Snowdon , and J . Bingham—these gentlemen being subsequently initiated by the Worshipful Master , who also conferred the third degree on Brothers Wetzel , Weigand and White , going through the work in a most efficient manner , and giving evidence of careful study and preparation .

Two candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the request of a Brother in distress complied with , some formal business transacted , and then the Lodge was closed , the Brethren adjourning to the Banquet Room , where an enjoyable evening was spent , tho Steward of the Lodge * Brother Miller being most energetic in supplementing the efforts of the Manager of the Hotel in seeing that everyone was properly provided for . After the Loyal toasts had been honoured , tho gavel was passed to the

I . P . M ., who gave the toast of tho Master . Tho Brethren must have been very pleased , said Bro . Toye , at the way in which the Worshipful Master had conducted the business that night . His performances had been such as to bring credit on the Lodge . They must all hope he might have a very successful continuation of that day's proceedings during the time he occupied the chair . They now knew his capabilities for work and it was their duty to see he was fully employed .

The Master tendered his thanks , but he felt too much credit had been bestowed upon him , as he had but done his duty . It having fallen to his lot to be placed in the chair he was only too pleased to do anything that was required of him , to the best of his ability . But he could not take all the oredit to himself , as he recognised it was the great help he had received from bis Officers that had enabled him to act as he had done .

The health of the I . P . M . was now given from the chair , the Master speaking of the readiness of Bro . Toye at all times to give any advice or assistance asked of him . It afforded him much gratification on the present occasion to ask Bro . Toyo ' s acceptance of a little souvenir for Mrs . Toye—an elegant diamond and gold bracelet . Tt was offered as a token of respect from the Lodge to Bro . Toye , for the way in which ho had worked tho ceremonies and advanced the welfare of tho Lodge during his recent term of office in the chair ;

Bro . Toye tendered his thanks , alike for the kind words and reception accorded him , as for the handsome present for his wife . He considered the Lodge was being conducted in a very satisfactory manner , and he ventured to think they were going on in a fair way of progress . He referred to the Lodge of Instruction connected with the Lodgo and advised all who aspired to Office to attend it , while those who desired to become Life Governors of

the Institutions would find there an easy method of securing that distinction . This latter would really start the first week in December , by which timo they hoped to have at least fifty shares taken up , so that a draw could be made at each meeting . Ho had especially to thank tho Brethren on behalf of his wife , for the handsome present for her , which he was sure would be fully appreciated , aud being wholly unexpected would be all the moro valued .

The toast of the Initiates was heartily honoured , each of the new Brethren responding . Next came the toast of the Visitors , with which the names of Bros . Mulvey and Morgan wore coupled , Bro . Gildersleve boing afterwards asked to add a few words .

Tho toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary and that of the Past Masters were associated , their worth being spoken of and thanks being tendered them for all they had done in the past . " Bro . Gieseke Treasurer thanked them very much for the kind reception accorded him . Ho had the interests of the Lodge at heart . So long as he was spared he felt he should be always proud of association with it .

The Secretary also replied , expressing approval of the position to which the Lodge had attained . They had made three moves during its existence , and had increased at each , so that ho felt they was progressing , especially in view of the work they had had to perform that day . In proposing the Officers , tho W . M . said he had previously remarked that , the Brethren who held office in that Lodge were all capable of performing their work , and would be a credit to any Lodge they might bo associated with . He wished them every success and promotion in the future .

Bro . Peters S . W . replied . He had been very much impressed with the way in which the Master had worked the two ceremonies that day , and felt the Officers could not do moro than hope they might be equally officient , should they rise to the same high distinction . Each oi the remaining Officers added a low words , and thus an enjoyable meeting was brought to a conclusion . 0 0 0

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 .

AT the Farleigli Hotel , Amhurst Road , N ., on Friday , 8 th inst ., Bros . David Romain W . M ., G . Kobboll S W ., H . J . Calley J . W ., F . Dunstan P . M . A . G . D . C . Middx . Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Secretary , J . J . Lamigeon S . D ., A . Rusby J . D ., Jeanes I . G ., and Bros . Wright , Whiteside , Wyatt , Matthews , Hazell , the Rev . W . B . Robinson Chaplain , T . Maidwell P . M ., George Clark P . M ., Giuder , T . H . Clark , Feistcll , and Barnes . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hazell candidate .

Bro . Preceptor Dunstan , assisted by Bro . George Clark P . M . and the Brethren , worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the lecture . Bros . Matthews , Ginder , T . H . Clark , S . Clark , and A . A . Barnes were elected members . Bro . Geo . Kebbell W . M . Beaconsfield 1662 was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . David Romain S . W . Bishopsgate Lodge , for his excellent working in the chair for the first time in this Lodge of Instruction .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . AT the Lord Napier , West Side , London Fields , on the 9 th , Bro . A . Rusby W . M ., F . Kebbell S . W ., J . B . Frost J . W ., H . E . Swift S . D ., F . Jolip J . D ., F . Small I . G ., E . E . Fairclough Preceptor , G . Edwards Asst . Preceptor ,

P . Felthensal Organist , also Bros . Ives P . M ., Caton P . M ., C . Bestow , J . Crisp , H . Penrce , W . W . Robinson , H . Sexton , J . Hands , L . Moyn , James Bunker , and Worthington . ' Tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Worthington candidate .

Instruction.

The W . M . gave tho lecture on the 2 nd Tracing Board in a praiseworthy manner , after which the Brethren , assisted by the Assistant Preceptor , worked the 1 st section of the lecture , and Bro . R . E . Fairclough the 2 nd . Several Brethren of this Lodgo display great ability in sectional working .

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . A T the Great Eastern Hotel , on Monday , 11 th inst ., Bro . Rowberry W . M ., J \_ Gildersleve S . W ., Carroll J . W ., Smith P . M . Preceptor , G . A . Peters Sec , Free P . M . Treasurer , Hyde Organist , Thomson S . D ., Jeffery J . D ., Stemver I . G ., also Bros . Myles , Boyles , Lahive , Levy , Cohen , Jacobs P . M ., L . Simpson , S . Toye P . M . Assistant Preceptor , Gottlieb , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed' Brother Lahive candidate . Brother Myles having offered himself as candidate for the second degree was interrogated , entrusted , and passed . Bro . Jacobs answered the questions leading to the third degree , aud was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and closed down . Brother Gildersleve S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

W 1 RRAL LODGE , No . 2496 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Chambers , Birkenhead , on Thursday , 7 th inst ., Brother Thomas Shaw Prov . J . G . W . ( Mayor of Birkenhead ) W . M . There were also present , among others : —Bros . J . Eraser P . M . 605 S . W ., Geo . Proudman W . M . 1013 J . W ., J . T . Thompson P . M . 477 P . P . G . R . Treasurer , R . Powell P . P . G . Std . Sec , A . H . Rigmarden S . D ., Aid . J . Woodcock J . D ., Dr . C . S . Brewer I . G ., Mdlward Hughes P . P . G . O . Org .

Visitors : —Bros . Sully , Dumfries , Scarratt P . M . 47 'i , Fraser P . M . 605 . The Lodge having been opened in clue form , tho minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . W . A . Weston , which proving successful that gentleman was duly initiated . Bro . Geo . Proudman presented and explained the Working Tools , and delivere'd the antient charge in a manner which produced a general expression of admiration .

The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where supper was served under the personal superintendance of Bro . Moyes . Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , that of the W . M . being proposed by Bro . Coveney P . M . 605 D . C , and gracefully acknowledged in a few well chosen words .

Bro . Shaw proposed the health of the newly-initiated Brother , saying he was extremely glad to welcome Bro . Weston , a gentleman highly respected in society , and who the speaker felt assured would be a credit and honour to the Craft . Brother Weston , in reply , said he had been deeply impressed with the ceremony , and thanked the Brethren for their kind reception of him .

Other toasts followed , those of the Officers and Visitors being followed by that of the Tyler , whioh latter brought to a close a most successful and harmonious meeting .

PANTILES LODGE , No . 2200 . THE annual installation took place at the Pump Room , Tunbridge Wells , on Wednesday , 6 th inst . Since it was established a good deal of interest has been shown in the Lodge by the members , and there was a very strong muster on this occasion , including several Visitors . After some ordinary business , Bro . T . Potter S . W . was installed W . M . by Bro . Fletcher W . M ., and the former subsequently appointed his Officers . The outgoing W . M . was presented with a Past Master's jewel in recognition of his zealous services during the year .

After the Lodge dinner was enjoyed in the Pump Room , an excellent repast being served by Bro . Adams . The usual loyal toasts were honoured . Bro . Cripps P . M . gave the Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst , alluding to the loyalty every Mason in Kent felt towards their local chieftain . No man had taken a greater interest in the Board of Benevolence than he ,

whilst they had a great deal to thank him for for the valuable work he had done in connection with the Province of Kent , a Province which took the . lead in charity if not in its number of Lodges , and this , as well as their organisation and unanimity , was owing , in a large measure , to their Provincial Grand Master .

OSBORNE LODGE , No . 2169 . THE installation of Bro . G . W . Ball S . W . as Master took place on Thursday , 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , East Cowes , the ceremony being ably carried through by Bro . H . T . Deacon P . M . P . P . G . S . B . The Lodge was close tyled at 3 p . m . by the W . M . Bro . G . Groves , who performed the ordinary business of the Lodge with great ability . Bro . H . T . Deacon then assumed the presidental chair , and installed Bro . G . W . Ball in due form .

The installation banquet was held in the evening , after which the customary toasts were honoured . The toast of the evening , Bro . G . W . Ball Worshipful Master , was given by Bro . G . Groves , who was sure every Brother present knew the W . M . to be a thorough Mason , and one who was sure to carry out his duties with zeal and ability . He and all present wished Brother Ball a pleasant year of office .

The Worshipful Master , in acknowledgment , said that while he filled the chair he would do so to the best of his ability , and he would try to follow in the footsteps of those who had gone before Him . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Bro . H . H . Wheeler , who urged that the Charities were the foundation of the Order , and it was the duty of those whom fortune had smiled on to help those who were not so well off .

Tho Worshipful Master announced that the charity box contained £ 2 16 s ; tho Tyler gave £ 2 10 s ( profit of goods supplied by him during the present year ) , and sufficient was collected round the table to make up the sum of £ 11 . Bro . Groves , as Charity Representative of the Lodge , responded , saying that take away the Charities , and the backbone of Masonry would be gone . The Treasurer announced that during the past year the Lodge had

contributed £ 20 towards the Masonic Chanties . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the health of the Visiting Brethren , expressed gratification at seeing so many Brothers from other Lodges present , including the W . M , and other Officers from No , 35 ,