Reports Of Meetings.

favour of the Master of the Mother Lodge , who rehearsed the second ceremony , Bro . Smith acting as candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his able conduct in the chair , for the first time in that or any other Lodge . Bro . F . Robinson P . M . was elected to preside at the next meeting .

ON the 5 th inst . there were present : Bros . W . Reeve W . M ., S . W . Knight S . W ., J . Jeffries J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Prec , W . H . Haylock W . M . 901 Sec , W . Grant S . D ., G . Smith J . D ., G . A . Bolland I . G ., A . Purkiss P . M ., H . P . Hill , J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman acting as the candidate . The W . M . changed places with Bro . Jeffries and that Brother rehearsed the second ceremony , Bro . W . H . Havlock

representing the candidate . The W . M . of the Mother Lodge next took command , and he rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with Bro . G . Smith as the candidate . Bro . G . A . Bolland was elected a member .

Friars Lodge , No . 1349 . BEING Officers night there was a good attendance on Thursday , at the Aldgate Distillery , E ., when Bro . J . Abrahams W . M . of the Mother Lodge presided , with Bros . A . Crabb S . W ., J . Davis Sec . J . W ., L . DaCosta P . M . Prec , J . Cohn S . D ., Richmond J . D .,

M . Abrahams I . G ., D . Moss P . M . P . Dist . G . S . B ., B . DaCosta P . M ., J . Oxley P . M ., Delmonte , M . DaCosta P . M ., R . Phillips , Lyons , Wynman , Sassienne , Emden , Lotheim , Goldman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lyons candidate . The same Brother answered the questions leading to the second degree and retired . Bro . Sassienne was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , followed by examination prior to raising , and the rehearsal of that ceremony .

Hyde Lodge , No . . AT Bro . Stevens ' s , the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , W ., on Monday , Bros . A . Toop Prov . G . O . Surrey W . M ., W . H . Smith S . W ., G . E . Harris J . IV ., A . Collman W . M . 1425 acting Prec , H . Dehane P . M . P . P . G . D . Sec , G . Hisco ' cks S . D ., L . J . Powell J . D ., T . E . Jackson I . G ., F . Spink , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , including the ancient charge , Bro . Hiscocks acting as the candidate . Bro . Spink was examined in the second degree and the third ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . E . Harris , who rehearsed the investiture of Officers .

The W . M . resumed his chair and the Officers were re-elected for the year , while Bros . Hiscocks , A . Collman and A . Toop were appointed Auditors . Bro . Smith was chosen to preside at the next meeting .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . ON Thursday of last week , at Bro . Haggett ' s , the Red Cross , Paternoster Square , E . C ., Bros . W . Parton W . M ., W . S . Martin S . W ., J . R . Gissing J . W ., J . K . Gwyn P . M . Prec , Davie .-Sec , M . B . Perry S . D ., R . C . Richardson J . D ., C . K . Jones I . G ., F . Bailey P . M ., J . Boyton I . P . M . 1426 , C . H . Richardson , Francis , Vincent , J . Wynman , H . N . Gissing , Haggett , Edwards , . Vc

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Bailey P . M . as the candidate . The Lodge was called off , and on resumption the W . M . gave the explanation of the tracing board , this part of the work being especially enjoyed by those present . Bro . Martin was elected to preside at the next meeting .

Woodrow Lodge , No . 17 08 . ON Monday afternoon , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . G . Yeowell W . M ., C . W . Lacey S . W ., S . Firminger J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , W . H . K . Ruclderforth P . M . Treas ., W . E . Davis S . D ., G . E . Genet J . D ., A . Elliott I . G ., F . A . Grille , Baron , Hammond , A . Menn , J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremonv of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Grille acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and the ceremony of initiation gone through , Bro . Hammond acting as candidate . Bro . Lacey was elected to preside at the next meeting .

Kensington Lodge , No . 1767 . O N Tuesday , 6 th inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington , W ., Bros . E . H . Tompsctt W . M ., W . H . Cave S . W ., Joseph May J . W ., W . Hillicr P . M . Prec , W . B . Neville P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , T . Noton P . M . S . D ., J . H . Neville P . M . J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G .

Lodge was duly opened in the three degrees , when a portion of the third ceremony was rehearsed . After being reduced to the second degree Bro . Tompsett , whom we may remark is the W . M .-elect of the Francis Burdett Lodge . No . 1503 , went through the

ceremony of investiture of Officers , and from the way he carried out the duties we should sav his Mother Lod ge will be pleased of having a W . M . so well skilled in the work . Bro . Hellier , as Installing Officer , was in great form , and gave the addresses in a faultless manner .

Reports Of Meetings.

Creaton Lodge , No . 17 91 . AS was announced in our pages would be the case , Bro . R . H . Williams P . M ., & c , presided at the meeting of this Lodge on Wednesday , 7 th inst ., held at the Shepherd's Bush Hotel , Shepherd ' s

Bush , W . The W . M . was supported by Bros . J . W . Hughes I reas . S . W ., G . Schulz J . W ., R . H . oatling P . M . 2157 Sec , A . Brav S . D ., C . J . Taylor J . D ., H . J . Gillett I . G ., Holme Dallimore , J . Wynman , and others .

Bro . Dallimore was examined as a candidate for passing , and that ceremony was rehearsed , the full explanation of the tracing board being given . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and closed down .

Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , King Street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 10 th inst ., this old established Lodge of Instruction was presided over by Bro . H . J . Cousens I . P . M . Old Concord Lodge , and the fact becoming . known during the week he was well supported by a large gathering of Brethren .

He appointed his Officers as follow : W . Hide P . M . S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., Robert Reid P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , M . F . Wilkins S . D ., T . Leete J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., T . Noton Organist . Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the

first , when Bro . Hugh Mair , of the Hammersmith Lodge ; No . 20 9 , answered the questions in a highly satisfactory manner and was entrusted . Lodge being resumed to the second degree the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , the W . M . being letter perfect .

Lodge being resumed to the first degree Bro . Craggs , in a most feeling speech , expressed how pleased the Brethren were to have amongst them that evening Bro . Captain T . Hambcr , of the Apollo Lodge , who had passed through the Crimean and Indian campaigns , and was yet hale and hearty . The gallant Captain

expressed his thanks tor Bro . Craggs remarks , and incidentally stated that he had had three sons officers in the British Army , who had lost their lives in fighting for their Queen and Country . Bro . Hide was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting , and the Lodge was closed .

Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , No . 2184 . LATE TERRIERS . ON Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o ' clock , a meeting was held at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . ; F .

Napoli W . M ., W . Riley S . W ., Dr . F . Allan J . W ., A . Darch P . M . rrec , W . J . Newstead Secretary S . D ., T . F . Strutt W . M . 16 79 J- - J . Wynman I . G ., T . Holland P . M . 720 , A . E . Voight , Edwin King Elliott .

Bro . Darch P . M . Preceptor had the privilege of presiding , but with his usual kindness he allowed Bro . Napoli to take the chair , and after the usual formalities , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Atkinson candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Darch , who opened the Lodge in the second degree ,

when Bro . Gayer answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and the third ceremony was gone through . This being the first time we had seen Bro . Napoli in the chair we compliment him on his excellent working . Bro . Darch rehearsed the third ceremony .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Edwin King 720 and John Elliott 720 were elected as members . Bro . Darch proposed that a hearty vote of congratulation be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which Bro .

Nappli occupied the chair as W . M . for the first time in the Lodge , which proposition was seconded and unanimously carried . Bro . Napoli , in a few well chosen words , returned thanks for the compliment paid him .

Bro . W . J . Newstead Secretary will preside on Wednesday next . After the Lodge was closed a ballot was taken in connection with the Benevolent Association , with the result that Bro . W . J . Perrin secured a Life Subscribership .

Earl ' s Court Lodge , No . 2765 . ON Wednesday , 7 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square , W ., Bros . J . Worth W . M ., J . W . Facey S . W ., G . C . Stafford J . W ., F . Langford Preceptor , J . VV . Facey Treas ., Albert J . Taylor Sec , J . H . King S . D ., W . S . Lyon J . D ., Albert J . Taylor I . G ., H . O . Sanders Stwd ., C . G . Hatt P . M ., W . Binfield , F . W . Smethurst , B . S . Thompson , F . B . Barford , and several others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , and aftei resuming the Lodge to the first degree , the ceremony ot initiation was gone through . This being Officers night , the Brethren of the Mother Lodge took up their respective positions , and the W . M . congratulated all on the good working and careful attention to details in the ceremonies .

The Secretary read a letter from the Grand Secretary , approving of the alteration of the night of meeting , and it was agreed that the Lodge meet in future on Thursday evenings , commencing with 15 th inst . This alteration has taken place in consequence of many

members of the Mother Lodge , and also other members , being unable to attend on Wednesday evenings , they being desirous of gaining instruction in this Lodge , under the very able direction of Bro . T . Worth .