Reports Of Meetings.

Bro . W . Blason Stiles , in returning thanks for the Grand Officers , made a few remarks on the eccentricity of the Eccentric Lodge in thus taking a new departure in Freemasonry . To invite the Officers of another Lodge to work one of the ceremonies he considered a very happy thought , and one which would tend to cause amicable feelings to be strengthened , and the Brethren more closely affiliated than ever .

During the evening the contents of . the Charity Box were sold by auotion , with the result that a sum of £ 15 was added to the Graad Master ' s Hospital Fund .

BOROUGH LODGE , No . 2589 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge took place on Wednesday , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , when the following were present Bro . W . Roots W . BI ., James O'Dea I . P . M ., Alfred Atkin S . W ., H . Bulpitt J . W ., John Hattersley P . M . Treasurer , E . Bridges P . M . Secretary , R . J . Morley S . D ., James Cannon J . D ., W . E . Hill acting I . G ., E . W . Hattersley

D . C , J . Youldon P . M . Steward , J . W . Waterman Organist , J . Harding P . M . Tyler , H . J . Bolt , Fordham , T . Smith , G . Lawes , G . Reynolds , F . Hockerday , B . Bout , Thomas Woodbury , A . Payne , Charles Hunt , A . Brown , J . J . Hogg , John Sullivan , E . Cowles , A . Sanson , A . Thorn , A . Sullivan , and others .

Visitors : —Bros . R . Eccles J . W . 1669 , James W . Cain P . M . 179 , H . Morris W . M . 1348 , H . Lamb 1446 , J . Haxley W . M . 1828 , Holland , H . V . Lloyd S . W . 2262 , Langton , G . Fortescue J . W . 2437 , J . Stanton 2266 , J . Wynman , and several others . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was then advanced to the second degree and Bros . Reynolds , Lawes , and Hockerday were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and those Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bros . Hogg and Cowles were entrusted and , in regular order , passed to the second degree . The Lodge being again resumed to the first degree Mr . Arthur F . Sullivan and Blr . Albert William Thorn were presented as candidates to partake of the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , for which the ballot had

fully qualified them , the voting being unanimous in their favour . Both gentlemen were admitted as Entered Apprentices in due form . Great praise is due to the Worshipful Master for the really excellent and impressive manner in which the different ceremonies were conferred . His working included the charge of the first degree , and this being also delivered in a perfect manner added to the impressiveness of the work .

A notice of motion by Bro . A . Atkins S . W ., seconded by the Treasurer , was unanimously agreed to , the object being to raise the initiation fee . It was also proposed by Bro . Atkins , seconded by Bro . Brown , that a Ladies night should be arranged for the next meeting , which will be held on Wednesday , 20 th October—this was unanimously agreed to . It was proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Hill , and unanimously carried , that the sum of £ 5 5 s should be handed over to Bro . Langton , towards the Restoration Fund of the Cathedral of St . Saviour ' s , Borough , lately restored .

The Treasurer had much pleasure in informing the W . M . and Brethren that four of the Brethren then present at the Lodge , Bros . Atkin , Youlden , Pottinger and John Hattersley , handed over the sum of £ 300 at the recent Festival of the Royal Blasonic Benevolent Institution . After hearty good wishes from members and visitors the Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was awaiting them , this being served under the personal direction of Bro . T . H . Collings , the Superintendent .

The first toast the W . M . had much pleasure to propose was that of Her Majesty the Queen . As the Lodge would not meet again until after the celebration of the Queen's diamond jubilee , he felt the Brethren would desire to wish Her Majesty good health to enjoy that celebration , and long life afterwards . The I . P . M . then assumed the gavel and had much pleasure in submitting the health of the W . M . He felt the Lodge could not desire a better ruler

than the one who at present directed its affairs . No one could have performed the ceremonies gone through that day with better effect than the Master had done ; it was no easy matter to work the whole of the three ceremonies—the mere labour being sufficient to tax many of the most efficient Brethren , but the Blaster had done excellently well during the whole of the three hours he was in the chair , and had given general satisfaction .

The toast was heartily received , as also was the W . M ., when he rose to respond . He thanked the Brethren very much for receiving him in so hearty a manner . It was true the three ceremonies at one meeting made it somewhat hard work , but it was also a pleasurable task , and , if he had given them satisfaction he was more than satisfied . The health of the I . P . M . was next given from the chair . The W . M . said his predecessor in the chair had earned golden opinions from the

Brethren during his term of office , and had since been of great assistance in carrying on the work of the Lodge , for which he , as W . M ., was truly thankful . The I . P . M ., in the course of his reply , said that as first Master of the Lodgo he had the satisfaction of knowing that his fellow founders were all capable of performing any work in the Lodge they might be called upon to fulfil . It was a satisfaction to him to know their Lodge was not one of the

worst in the Bletropolis . Addressing himself to the Initiates he said the newly admitted Brethren must not imagine all the money received by the Lodge was spent in the members' enjoyment ; rather , the principal part was expended for charitable purposes . The Charity box of the Lodge was sent round on behalf of the Prince of Wales Hospital Fund , and resulted in a sum of £ 1 13 s being contributed , that sum being sent to the " Daily Telegraph " fund .

The Treasurer and Secretary . acknowledged a toast proposed in their honour , and the Officers were also toasted . The musical arrangements were in the capable hands of Bro . Waterman Organist , the following artistes adding to the enjoyment of the evening with their efforts : Miss Lillian Colley , Mr . Arthur Grover , Blr . Phil Payne , Bro . Harry Lamb , Bro . Albert Thorne , and Blr . Edgar Lunnum .

INSTRUCTION

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , Bro . W . T . Browne W . BI . 733 W . M ., Wortbam S . W ., G .

Reports Of Meetings.

Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . BI . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treasurer , G . D . Mogford I . P . M . 2362 Secretary , Lilley S . D ., Busby J . D ., Bagnal ! , I . G ., Beasley , Knight P . M ., A . Williams , Halston , Wynman , E . Thomas , Roberts P . M ., Thomas W . Mogford W . BI . 2362 , Wall , & c . The W . M , opened the Lodge to the second degree , Bro . A . Williams answered the usual questions and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , Bro . Halston answered the questions , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge being again resumed to the first . degree the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mogford candidate . Bro . A . Williams was elected a member . The votes of the Lodge were given to Bro . G . D . Mogford P . M . and a hearty vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes for * the most excellent and perfect working of the W . M . in the three degrees .

The annual dinner will take place on Tuesday next , 23 rd inst ., at Bro E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop ' s Road , ' W .

o o o ROYAL STANDARD LODGE , No . 1298 . A SUPPER was held at the Castle , 81 Holloway Road , on Tuesday , 16 th inst ., to celebrate the re-opening of the Lodge room , after structural and decorative improvements , a good number ol the members , including many Past Masters and visitors being present . The chair was taken at 7 * 30 by Bro . T . Cull W . M . of tho Blother Lodge and Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , faced by Bro . S . Pearsall W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge . After an enjoyable supper , a very pleasant musical evening followed , many of the Brethren contributing some excellent songs , & c , bringing a most successful evening to a close . The Lodge will continue to meet throughout the year at ihe Castle , every Friday evening at 8 . Brethren are cordially invited . o o o

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON the 15 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , W ., Bro . W . H . Handover W . M ., T . M . Lamble S . W ., W . H . Harris J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Essex Secretary , W . Smith S . D ., C . Riemann J . D ., H . Crookes I . G ., A . Williams Std ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Preceptor , A . Clark P . M . 1668 , H . Chubb , A . L . Butters P . M . 2163 , and J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chubb candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Butters , at the request , of the W . M ., assumed the chair . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Smith candidate . The W . M . gave the Traditional History .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . The votes of the Lodge were handed to Brd . Ferguson , in support of the case he was interested in . Bro . Harris was elected W . BI . for the next Lodge meeting .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . ON the 17 th inst ., at the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., Bros . W . Boyce P . M . W . M ., Harris S . W ., N . Fox J . W ., J . De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , Thornton Secretary , S . Bird S . D ., Pollock J . D ., Goodman I . G ., Blarchant Organist , M . Corper , M . Corper jun ., Joss , Freeland , Silk , J . Gibbs P . M .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Corper jun . acting as candidate . The W . M . delivered in an able manner the charge to the candidate . The Brethren assisted Bro . Fox to work the first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . Corper jun . 1349 answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was elected a member of this Lodge . Bro . Harris was elected to the chair for Wednesday next .

PROVINCIAL ,

LODGE OF FREEDOM , No . 77 . THE ordinary monthly meeting was held at the New Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , on Monday , when Bro . Robert Chas . Fowle W . BI . presided , being assisted by Bros . R . J . Beamish P . P . G . D . C . acting as I . P . M ., Rev . J . Augustus Jackson P . P . G . C , W . Gunn S . W ., George Blasters J . W ., George

Rackstraw P . M . Treasurer , J . 0 . Biggs P . P . G . D . C Secretary , John Solomon S . D ., Frank Kitchens P . M . D . C , F . W . Martin A . D . C ., E . B . Wilks I . G ., Joseph Solomon P . M ., J . P . White P . BI ., Charles Cobham P . M ., Henry Doughty P . P . G . S . B ., G . T . King P . P . G . P ., and a large attendance of other members .

The Lodge was opened in due form , with prayer by the W . M ., after which the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . William Henry Martin ^ a candidate for the second degree , answered the usual questions , was entrusted and retired . The chair was then taken by Bro . R . J . Beamish , when Bro . Martin was passed as a Fellow Craft , the ceremony ' being

conducted in a perfect manner by Bro . Beamish . The W . M . resumed the chair , when Bros . H . E . Keens , Thomas Schultz , and F . Box proved their proficiency as Craftsmen , and were subsequently raised to the sublime degree by Bro . Fowle , the ritual being rendered in a highly creditable manner . The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren adjourned to supper .

CAMBRIAN LODGE , No . 364 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., there was a celebration in connection with this Lodge , at the Masonic Hall , Neath , when the retiring Worshipful Master Bro . George Palmer crowned a successful and popular year of office by installing in an able way a worthy successor in the person of his Senior Warden Bro . J . D . Llewellyn . There was a very gratifying attendance of members of the Craft , including about thirty wearers of the purple , arid the large gathering at the Lodge and banquet testified to the popularity of the Blaster-elect .

Before the close of the Lodge the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Marmaduke Tennant presented to Bro . Palmer , on behalf of the Lodge , a very'handsome Past Master's jewel , making reference to the services which had been given to the Lodge by Bro . Palmer . He felt sure that in the coming year the same assistance would be given to the Brethren , and regular support to the new Blaster . Bro . Palmer thanked the Brethren for the uriexpeoted mark of their