Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars or Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . CEAPT : PEOVINCIAL .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1182 . CONSECRATED at Wavertree in 1867 , the meeting place subsequently chosen being the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool ' , this Lodge , bearing an honoured Royal name , has experienced a prosperous career during its thirty-three years existence , being well-known in the Province of West Lancashire for its consistent and liberal support of the various Charities and the sound Masonic position it has always held .

The annual installation meeting , which took place on the 9 th , at what is sometimes called " The Temple , " Hope Street , was very numerously and influentially attended , amongst the chiefs present being representatives o £ the Provincial Grand Lodge , several popular P . Ms , of the " Luke , " and a large number of prominent visitors from other Lodges in the district .

The chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by the retiring chief Bro . Isaac Grace jun ., and Bro . David Kobertson was subsequently very impressively installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed by Bro . E . Wright , a respected P . M . of No . 1182 . Bro . Isaac Grace jun . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel .

After the bauquet , served by Bro . Casey , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily honoured , and a musical programme was given by Bros . J . T . Jones , It . Wynne Jones , T . Morgan , D . J . Davies , and It . Harvey ( accompanist ) .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402 . AT the monthly meeting , at the Masonic Temple , Torquay , on Monday , 13 th inst ., the W . M . Bro . J . D . Beer presiding , Bro . R . D . Scholes S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Samuel Wills was elected Treasurer , Bro . T . H . Wills P . P . A . D . C . Eep . on the Committee of Petitions , and Bio . J . B . Newton Tyler .

On the proposition of Bro . J . Glanfield J . W ., seconded by Bro . "Winget , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Organist Bro . Heaton Bailey , organist of St . Luke ' s Chuich , tor the excellent musical service he had specially composed for the Lodge , the dedication of which had been accepted by the Acting Prov . G . M . Bro . Major Davie P . G . D . England . The music was

described by Bro . 1 ) . Edward Hopkins , the late organist of the Temple , as " sound , simple , and appropriate , " and by Bro . J . W . Hintbh , M . A ., Mus . Doc , the Organist of tne Mark Grand Lodge , as " musicianly and very practical , ' ' whilst Bro . T . Westlake Morgan P . G . Mark Organist of England , and Organist of Bangor Cathedral , said that " the care displayed in its compilation commended it very highly . "

It was reported that nearly £ 400 had been contributed by the Province to the British Bed Cross Fund in response to Lord Northcdte ' s appeal , and that the Jordan Lodge was second on the list , with the St . John's Lodge , Torquay , third .

* * GEORGE ANDREWS LODGE , No . 258 ( I . C ) . WHAT was generally conceded to be the most successful and delightful assembly ever held in connection with this flourishing Lodge took place on Wednesday , 8 th inst ., when the Brethren and their friends to the number of sixty-Vwo went on . their annual excursion to Castlekenne & y . Comfortably seated in two luxurious saloon carriages kindly placed at the

disposal of the party by Mr . Cowie , traffic manager of the N . C . Hallway and his popular and energetic lieutenant , Mr . Joseph Martin , a prompt start was made for Larne at 9 . 5 a . m ., where on arrival all were soon aboard the ss Princess Victoria , Captain M'Neill being assiduous in his attentions in getting the party comfortably fixed up , and generously placing his own cabin at the disposal of the ladies . Arrived at Stranraer a sumptuous dinner was

partaken of at the King ' s Arms Hotel , where the capable manageress ( Miss Lyall ) did her best to make all happy . Brakes weie taken at 2 . 30 for C & stiekennedy , where on arrival Bro . KUpatrick took several photographic groups of the party . The beautilul demesne having been explored and admired , a return was made to Stranraer , where tea was provided . A start for home was made per steamer in good time , and during the sail across a most enjoyable concert was held in the dining saloon .

During an interval , and v > hi . e the courteous and attentive Stewards ( Messrs . Dunlop and Paton ) were attending to the corpoieal wants of the party , the Worshipful Maater Bro . W . Walker , in most cordial terms , proposed a vote of thanks to Captain M'Neill for his characteristic kindness and attention to the party , which was carried enthusiastically . A rapid and

comfortable journey liom Lame , arriving at York Road terminus at eleven o ' clock , concluded the piogramme , and ail separated loud in their praise of the day ' s enjoyment . A word of thanks is due to the Worshipful Master Bro . Walker , Bro . Eakins Sec , Bro . Harpur Treasurer , andrBro . Henderson P . M ., who were indefatigable in their efforts to make all feel that the day had been pleasantly and profitably spent . * * *

METROPOLITAN ; INSTEUCTION

— =: o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday , 8 th inst ., at the Bunch of Grapes , Leadenhall Market , E . G ., Bros . Hobday W . M ., Baillie S . W ., Goovearts J . W ., Spice P . M . Prec , Goodchild I . G ., J . K . Pitt P . M ., & c Sec . After preliminaries the Secretary worked the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections oi

the first lecture , assisted by the Brethren . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Lewis was instructed in the questions leading up . Bro ! Secretary worked the first section of the Lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . Goovearts proposed Bro . John Lewis of the Yillier Lodge , No . 1194 fta a member and he was elected unanimously . A vote oi thanks w & j

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recorded to Bro . Hobday , for his conduct of the duties of the chair , which was well deserved , this being the first occasion he had presided . ON the 15 th inst ., Bros . Baillie W . M ., Mears S . W ., Hobday J . W ., Spice P . M . Prec , Goovearts J . D . and I . G ., Pitt Sec . and S . D ., Lewis candidate .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with excellent care and precision , and the Preceptor rendered the ancient charge . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Lewis was instructed in the questions leading to the third . Bro . Baillie vacated the chair in favour o £ Bro . Hobday , who rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Goovearts acting as the candidate . Bro . Mears was elected to preside on Wednesday next .

* * » ECLECTIC LODGE , No . 1201 . AT the Frascati Eestaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Sunday , 12 th inst ., Bros . 'Hudson W . M ., Riehman S . W ., Henderson J . W ., E . Mulvey P . G . P . Preceptor , J . W . Williams Sec , Moir S . D ., Godrich J . D ., Quianton I . G ., Wall P . M ., Evans , De Maid , and others .

The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony oi initiation was rehearsed , Bro . De Maid candidate . The W . M . worked the ceremony in his usual impressive manner . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Preceptor Mulvey worked the first section of the lecture .

It was proposed and seconded that Bro . S . W . Riehman be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M .-elecfc replied in a suitable manner , and appointed his Officers in rotation .

The Craft In Bulawayo.

THE CRAFT IN BULAWAYO .

' " ' Bro . Henry Lamb was the Installing Master , and he was assisted by Bros . J . W ; Howard , 'Shakespeare , Baxter , Cowley , Campbell , Cameron , Parker , Cannon , and Bishop Gaul . Among other Past Masters present were Bros . Judge Yincent , Henderson , Loewenstark , and Powys-Jones . After the ceremony a banquet was held at the Palace Hotel . Everything was as it should be . ' and it was astonishing that after an eight months cutting off of supplies what the host wa , s able to put on . The usual toasts were duly honoured .

ri"THERE was a large gathering at the Bulawayo Lodge on Saturday J- evening , 23 rd June , of members of the Ciaft , to witness the installation of Bro . H . Marshall Hole , in the chair of King Solomon . There were gathered ' together representatives from the four ends of the earth , as if showing the universality of Freemasonry . There was a splendid array of Past Masters of the Order , including two from Australia .

On Sunday , 24 th June , being St . John ' s Day , a special service was held at St . John ' s Church , and the Right Rev . the Bishop of Mashohaland ( Bro . Bishop Gaul ) delivered the address . There was a large attendance of Freemasons of all Constitutions .

Freemasons At Play.

FREEMASONS AT PLAY .

BRETHREN of the Camalodunum Lodge , Malton , paid a visit to their Brethren of the Eboracum Lodge , York , on the 13 th inst ., and a most enjoyable day was spent . In the afternoon cricket and bowling matches took place on the York Cricket Club ground , and at night the visitors attended

themeeting of the Lboracurn Lodge . The outdoor proceedings were favoured by delightful weather , and a numerous gathering of the friends of both teams , including a fair sprinkling ol ladies , assembled to witness the play . The Eboracum Louge gained an easy victory at cricket , whilst the Malton Brethren won the match at bowls .

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

ri ^ HE following is the Committee ' s report for the year I 1899-1900 , as given in the " Old Masonians' Gazette" : During the past season the subscriptions have been paid up much more readily , placing the position of the Association on a more satisfactory financial basis . There is still in arrear for subscriptions about £ 7 , which the Hon . Treasurer will be pleased to receive . '~

Thirty-two new members have been added to the ranks of the Association , and twenty-five members have resigned , or had their names struck off . The present membership is 249— London , 107 ; Provinces , 120 ; Foreign and Colonial , 22 . The Committee have done their best to make the social gatherings as successful as possible . They arranged one Smoking Concert , two Bohemian Concerts , one Soiree , two Debates and one Club Night . The attendance this year has been better all round , but the Committee would like to see more present .

A very successful ' -Smoker" was held , with Mr . J . Swinford Francis , who kindly provided the programme , in the chair . The attendance of the members was very good , and gave great encouragement to the Committee on tuis , the first night of the season , Two entertaining' Debates were held , and created great interest . Mr . A , P . Shaw opened one in support of the Stage v . Pulpit , which led to a lively discussion , resulting in the upholding of the Pulpit . Mr . E , E . Whale read

an excellent paper in' support o £ the proposition that Queen Elizabeth was justified in signing the warrant for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots . The sympathies of the meeting weie , however , with the condemned Queen , and the motion was lost by the Chairman ' s casting vote . The attendance at these gatherings was not large , but all present took some part in the debates . The summing up of the Chairman , Blr . R . S . Chandler , was a feature on each occasion . The Committee think these debates may be repeated .

The attendance of members at the Benevolent and Grant Fund Concert , the Committee regret to say , was not satisfactory . Our President most kindly and ably occupied the chair , and a very good programme was provided . The Dinner , held on Slat March 1900 , wag one of the best in the

Association ' s existence . Oar President again proved a most genial chairman , and the Committee were glad to see among the fifty persons present , so many of the Governing Body of the Institution , including our Past Presidents—the Chairman of the Board of Management , and the Secretary of the Institution , and . out Vice * J ? resident , the Head Master . The following have become Vice .