Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

• We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .

Samson Lodge , No . 1668 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., on Thursday , 13 th inst ., when the W . M . Bro . J . Conn was supported bv Bros . S . J . Heilbron I . P . M ., A . F . Casperd P . M . as S . W ., W . Smith Rose J . W ., Baron D . Barnett

P . M . Sec , J . D . Hood P . M ., J . N . Nash P . M ., A . H . Marks P . M . S . D ., G . Levin P . M . as J . D ., Leon Rolff as I . G ., L . G . Reinhardt Tyler , L . B . Goldhill , S . Goldhill , S . Kellert , J . H . Levy , N . Hart , J . Cole , M . M . Nersessian , J . Hess , Van Orme , D . Levin , H . Abrahams , B . Goldberg , M . Simsohn , A . H . Saxton , J . I . Saxton , Max Van Orme .

The Visitors included Bros . G . Kaufman 185 , E . J . Francis 2466 ( Town Clerk , Bloemfontein , South Africa ) , B . Levy 6 59 , A . Levy 1524 , and J . Wynman . The special business of the meeting included the raising of Bro . L . B . Goldhill , and the passing of Bros . J . H . Levy , D . Levin , H . Abrahams , A . H . Saxton , J . I . Saxton , and S . Kellert , the ceremonial work being well rendered by the W . M .

The name of a candidate for initiation at the next regular meeting was mentioned , and Lodge closed with the usual formalities .

3 ( fr ijfc '/ s vie 3 fci & VIJI 1 C- ^ -5 T 6 Engineer Lodge , No . 2599 . THIS prosperous military Lodge , which was recently removed from Golden Square , W ., to the Restaurant Frascati , Oxford Street , in order that its ever-increasing numbers might be more

amply accommodated , held its last regular meeting for the season on Saturday , 8 th inst ., at the latter place . There was a very good attendance , notwithstanding the fact that the greater part of the members of the Lodge are spread over the four quarters of the globe , the Lodge being thus in keeping with the ubiquitous character of the corps to which it belongs .

The Officers present included Bros . J . Kearney W . M ., J . Percy White I . P . M ., Capt . L . H . Coles P . M . Treas ., J . Coombs P . M . Chap ., J . R . Morgan Sec , John Fitch S . W ., C . G . Sleigh J . W ., W . H . Snowden S . D ., W . Waclkinson J . D ., J . Taylor I . G ., M . J . Webb D . C ., Captain A . T . S my the Org ., J . S . Storr , J . W . Clemons , and T . H . Watts Stewards .

The Lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Albert Victor Luxon , and proved unanimous . He was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . R . M . organ Sec . delivering the ancient charge to the newly-initiated Brother in an impressive manner .

Bros . Brodie , Fisher , Eyles , Mitchell , Glover , and Gingell having signified their desire to be passed to the second degree , and having answered the usual questions , that ceremony was also performed on their behalf by the W . M . in a style clear and effective . After the presentation of Grand Lodge Certificates to Bros . Rowling , Lawry , and Williams the W . M . announced that an emergency meeting would be held on the 13 th July .

The visitors expressed their hearty good wishes , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to dinner . In replying to the toast of the W . M . of Engineer Lodge , Bro . Kearney said he felt proud of being Master of such a Lodge , as he was certain it had a great future before it . He hoped the Brethren would support him as much as possible at their monthly reunions , and pointed out how very desirable it was in the interests of the Lodge that such support should be accorded .

Bro . T . F . Strutt P . M . 1679 and 2664 , in replying for the visitors , congratulated the Officers , especially the Deacons , on the way they did their work . He believed he had never seen before as many as six candidates passed simultaneously to the second degree , and he was sure that it was only in a military Lodge that such a task could be performed with anything like tolerable success . Bros . Ruse , Austin , Fisher , and Gingell , who had iust latelv

returned from the Boer War , were specially toasted on the proposition of the W . M ., and in reply Bro . Ruse glave a most interesting account of his career , particularly his Masonic experiences , at the front . The proceedings were interspersed with music and singing , the principal contributors being Bros . Strutt , Johnston , Morgan ! Eyles , and Ceiley . 8 ' **********

PROVINCIAL .

Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . THE election meeting was held on Saturday , 15 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , Middlesex , there being a full agenda of business . _ 00 After the usual formalities the ballot was taken for five gentlemen , candidates for initiation : Mr . Walter Harrison . Mr . George driven , Mr . W . J . Hopkins , Mr . W . F , Wheeler , and Mr . H . W .

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Foster . They were all favourably received , and afterwards initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . J . Burton . Brother Kilner was passed , and Brother Dumville raised to the sublime degree , after which the Bye-laws of the Lodge were read . The choice of the Brethren fell upon Bro . A . F . Holland S . W ., who was elected to preside over the Lodge during the ensuing year , and was complimented on his selection . The installation is fixed for Saturday , 20 th July .

The Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected , Auditors appointed , a jewel voted to the outgoing Master , and other business disposed of , after which Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to banquet . \ r * r M v \ r , V , y . V , V , x A x frK TTvnrTT

* Christopher Lodge , No . 2309 .

INSTALLATION OF BROTHER F . M . RIDLEY

The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 10 th inst ., at the Christopher Hotel , Eton . The Lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer shortly after three o'clock by Bro . Kirkham P . M . Bro . T . A- Pinder was examined in the first degree and

subsequently passed as a Fellow Craft . The minutes , and the Auditors' report were dealt with , and the balance sheet was passed . The Lodge is improving financially , but some of the Brethren apparently ignore the courteous communications of Bro . Cobden the late Secretary , and they will have to be taken in hand by Bro . Pacy , who has been appointed as ins successor .

Bro . F . M . Ridley S . W . and W . M-elect was then installed , and on the admittance of the Brethren was proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees ; the entire ceremony and subsequent addresses being admirably rendered by Bro . R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . D . Middlesex .

The new W . M . invested his Officers as follow : Bros . A . Whitemore S . W ., R . S . Cobden J . W ., A . Gamut S . D ., A . E . Trigg J . D ., W . H . Street I . G ., C . Rollason D . C ., Alfred Luker Steward , and Samuel Ellis P . AI . Tyler . The W . M . evinced conspicuous ability in the investiture of all . Bro . F . T . ' Larkman P . M . performed the duties of D . C . with easy grace and marked

precision . * The installing Officer was supported by Past Masters E . D . Everard I . P . M ., Kirkham , Bellerbv . James Hemmings 239 8 , K . Williams 1767 , and F . T . Larkman 7 S 0 . Bro . J . E . Bowen D . P . G . M . who attended , was , on entering the Lodge , accorded the usual honours , which he cprdially acknowledged .

The newly installed W . M . now gave an exhibition of the capable manner in which he can work the various degrees , by opening in the third , and raising Bro . H . Slocombe , who had been previously examined and entrusted in the second degree . This was done as to the manner born , and proclaimed the W . M . to be worthily chosen for his high position .

A Past Master ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to Bro . Everard , the W . M . pinned it upon his breast , with a few pleasing remarks apropos of the occasion , and Bro . Everard neatly replied . The remaining business having been transacted the Lodge was closed in due form .

There was an excellent banquet for the delectation of the assembly , and the host deserved the encomiums passed upon his extra effort . The usual Loyal toasts were all well given by the W . M . and

cordiallv honoured . That of the Prov . G . M ., the Dep . Prov . G . M ., & x . was duly acclaimed , and responded to by Bro . J . E . Bowen D . P . G . M ., who gave the Brethren some excellent advice to act upon , and stated his intention of going more frequently to the Lodges , which sentiment was heartily cheered .

The W . M ., the Installing Master , the Visitors , Past Masters , Officers , and the Tyler's toast were all given and attended to , with commendable brevity , in fact the W . M . set an excellent standard in that respect , and his short , pithy , and to the point speeches went home to all , and were properly appreciated .

Amongst those present were Bros . J . Bailey 948 , W . F . Barnes 250 , J .. T . Mears 2572 , W . S . Gilbert 15 S 5 , C . Reiman 511 , H . Bryne-Jones 16 70 , G . H . Bridger , A . J . Robins , T . H . Dovey , and T . Johnson 780 , G . A . Ball 9 81 , H . Layton , W . Holdup , T . Slocombe , T . A . Pinder , and others .

The musical arrangements were good , and afforded quite a harmonic refresher . The artistes were Miss Florentina Testar and Bros . Reg . H . Yarrow and J . Robinson . The accompanists were Bro . R . H . Yarrow and Mr . Fred . H . A . Larkman .

********** St . Albans Lodge , No . 2786 . THE regular meeting was held at St . Albans on Thursday , 6 th inst ., when the W . M . Bro . Frank Crocker presided , supported by the following Brethren and visitors : Bros . H . Watts S . W ., W . S .

Lee J . W ., E . L . Berry P . M . P . G . D . Surrey Sec , R . J . Campbell P . M . P . Z . acting S . D ., H . Burkctt J . D ., J . T . Matthews I . G ., Miskin P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Works , Cooper , Weelhas , Balderson , Mitchell , Merryweather , Bridgman P . M ., Worley , Marchant , Oakley , Rose , Lewis , Markham P . M ., and others .

The Lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . G . O . Wilkinson , and having proved unanimous in his favour the ceremony of the first degree was proceeded with .

The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Cooper having answered the necessary questions was examined and proved his proficiency in that degree . He was entrusted and -retired , The