Reports Of Meetings.

Amongst the toasts was that of the Secretary Bro . G . A . Eustace who , in response , mentioned that this was his eighteenth year in the position , and though he sometimes felt it difficult to continue in Office on account of the distance at which he resided from the meeting place of the Lodge , yet he was constrained to accept Office again from the great interest he felt in its affairs , and the fact that his late lamented father was its first W . M .

Amongst the visitors was the Provincial Grand Secretary Bro T . J . Railing . * * *

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

City of London Lodge , No . 901 . rpi HE first regular meeting of this well known Lodge , after the JL installation of Bro . William Henry Haylock , took place on Monday , at the famous old established Masonic city house , the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , which is now under the management of Bro . S . J . Wells .

The W . M . was supported by Bros . Joseph Hatton I . P . M ., E . Beadle S . W ., W . Reeve J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Sec , W . Grant S . D ., T . Leete J . D ., G . Smith I . G ., J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Org ., Dr . S . Walshe Owen and A . Lidgate Stewards , T . C . Edmonds P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters R . Gillard , E . Venner , and R . W . Dobing ,

with Bros . F . C . Dearling , G . Clark , W . Lee Quin , J . T . West , A Stewart , A . T . Yardley , T . Lingley , G . A . Bolland , T . Dally , G Pryer , W . Chandler , W . Quainton , A . E . Button , G . Bailey , W Budgen , W . Jeffries , C . F . Hall , A . R . Rome , C . A . Riley , M . B Cohen , A . E . Cooper , H . Hancock , T . Osment , A . W . Hardens , H J . Mallett , J . Sylvester Witham , Ph . Capsall , and others .

The Visitors included Bros . A . E . Purkiss P . M . 1314 , R . Hubbard 463 , S . Onken 188 , A . Lohmann 1512 , T . Bowles W . M . 2262 , G . Bonner 1239 , W . Parson P . M . 753 , W . Diamond 1305 , Gratten E . Blake Secretary 2467 , W . Osmond P . M ., C . Graham , W . Clifford Prov . G . D . Middlesex , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge being duly formed , was opened with solemn prayer , and the usual preliminaries were disposed of .

There were two candidates on the agenda seeking advancement to the second degree , but only one of these— -Bro . F . C . Dearlingwas present , and he having answered the usual questions to the satisfaction of the Brethren , was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and he was regular !} ' passed a Fellow Craft .

Lodge was now resumed to the first degree , and Messrs . Henry James Mallett and John Sylvester Witham , candidates for Freemasonry , who had been unanimously accepted on the ballot , were introduced and initiated into the mysteries of the Ancient Brotherhood .

The W . M . now asked Bro . Hatton I . P . M . to take the chair , and that Brother , having resumed the Lodge in the second degree , proceeded to examine Bros . W . J . Jeffries and W . Chandler—who had been passed at the previous meeting—and duly prepared them for the sublime degree of Master Mason , to which they were raised in proper form .

The Lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . re-occupied his chair . Mr . Phillip Capsall , who was unavoidably prevented being present at the earlier hour , was now introduced , and admitted to the light of Freemasonry , the ceremony being carried out in excellent form by the W . M ., despite the previous heavy work he had undertaken . He was well supported by his I . P . M ., and the two Brethren deserve commendation for the impressive way in which they conferred the several degrees .

Bro . Venner P . M . reminded the Brethren that last November the Lodge arranged a Ladies Night , and the W . M . wished to know if the members desired to do the same this year . The suggestion was supported by Bro . T . Leete , who felt sure it would meet approval to arrange such a meeting , bearing in mind the success of last year ' s experiment ; and the same met with general support .

Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and then the W . M . proceeded to close the Lodge , first of all receiving the hearty good wishes of the Visiting Brethren . The company adjourned to the banquet room where , despite the fact that the great amount of work performed in Lodge had caused a delay of about an hour , a most enjoyable dinner was served—a repast , in fact , which did credit to the high reputation of the establisment . Bro . Wells was most assiduous in looking after the comfort of the party .

In due course the W . M . submitted the toast of the Queen and the Craft , after which Bro . Reeve J . W . sang the National Anthem ; and then the other leading toasts were disposed of . Bro . Hatton I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He felt the Brethren had had a fair sample of the Master's

ability that evening . Personally he felt it unnecessary to say more than that the work which Bro . W . H . Haylock had performed had been done to perfection , and that on that account the members of the Lodge , and their Visitors would join him in heartily wishing the W . M .. a prosperous year as ruler of the Lodge , long life and happiness . The toast was well received .

The W . M . tendered his sincere thanks . He was extremely proud to occupy the position of Master in the City of London Lodge . He adored Freemasonry , and the more work the Brethren provided for him to do the better he would like it . The W . M . now had the pleasure of submitting the toast of the

initiates , to whom he accorded a hearty welcome . The strict attention the newly admitted Brethren had paid to the ceremony convinced him they would make excellent members of ' the Craft , and he hoped to see each of them working round to the position he himself then occupied .

Bro . H . J . Mallett , in rcplv . said he was so deeply impressed with the working and reception accorded him that ni ght that he could hardly find words to sufficiently thank the W . M . and members of the

Metropolitan.

Lodge . He pledged 'himself never to forget his obligation , and expressed his special indebtedness ' to the Brethren who had so kindly proposed and seconded him as a candidate for Freemasonry . Bro . J . S . Witham followed . He thanked the W . M . for having initiated him - into Freemasonry , and the Brethren for having accepted him as a Brother among them .

Bro . P . Capsall said he had been delighted with the ceremony ; it had been very impressive , and he should never forget what he had gone through . He was proud of being a member of the City of London Lodge , and hoped to prove himself an acquisition to it . The toast of the Visitors was next submitted , and in reply Bro . Bowles W . M . 2262 congratulated the Master on the excellent work

done that day in the Lodge . He had particularly admired the way in which the W . M , had rendered the ceremony of initiation , which was most impressively g iven . The ceremony of passing had also proved a treat to all who listened to it , and could hardly fail . to make a lasting impression on the candidates . On behalf of the guests he tendered hearty thanks for the enjoyable evening they had spent . Other of the visitors also responded .

The W . M . next submitted the toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge , coupling with it the name of the Secretary Bro . W . R . Haylock . Replying , Bro . Venner expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the W . M . in his present honourable position , and sincerely congratulated him on the ability he had displayed in so perfectly working the ceremonies . He hoped he and the other members would

spend many , many happy hours together , in the City of London Lodge . The remaining Past Masters responded in rotation . During the evening some excellent songs were given , amongst others who contributed being Bro . Reeves J . W . of the Lodge , who gave " Ora pro ' nobis , " and " Alice where art thou , " in fine style ; and Bro . William Clifford . The Tylers toast brought the proceedings to a close .

London Rifle Brigade Lodge , No . 1962 . ON emergency meeting was held on Friday , 14 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of the

W . M . Bro . W . H . Latham , who was supported by Bros . Wright P . M . as S . W ., Collins J . W ., Bishop S . D ., Chandler J . D ., Potter I . G ., Swinford Organist , McNish P . M . as I . P . M ., Walker P . M ., N . Morris , Lintott , Ward , Niblett , Men-it , Bernan , A . Read , Folliott , and Lackland Tyler .

The Lodge was opened in due form and Bro . A . Read , a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and that Brother was admitted to the privileges of a Fellow Craft .

Bro . Potter , one of the C . I . V ., who has been invalided home from South Africa , but is happily now in excellent health , was present , and was invested as I . G ., he having been on his way to the front at the time of the installation meeting , when he was appointed to the Office .

The Lodge having been called to consider the advisability of forming a Lodge of Instruction , the question was fully discussed , and it was decided to form such a Lodge , the meetings to be held , at the Clarence Hotel , Aldersgate Street , on Thursday evenings , at 7 . 45 p . m ., the date of commencement being left for future settlement . The Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THE regular weekly meeting was held on Wednesday , at 7 o'clock , at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , E . G ., on which occasion we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . D . Moss P . M . P . Z ., & c . acting as

Preceptor , whilst Bro . L . Da Costa P . M . Preceptor of the r riars Lodge kindly acted as Senior Deacon . The other Officers were Bros . J . Mears W . M ., J . A . Hobday S . W ., W . H . Latham J . W ., Metcalf Baillie acting Sec , A . E . Green 'J . D ., J . Done I . G ., with Bros . H . Lewis , A . Cook , H . Rowland , T . Wynman , and others .

After the usual formalities the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Lewis acting as the candidate . The Lodge was then called off . On resumption , Bro . L . Da Costa worked the first , second , and fourth sections of the lecture , the acting Preceptor Bro . Moss putting the questions . This was excellently done , and was regarded as a

sort of rehearsal or sample of what is to be expected next Wednesday , when the Fifteen Sections are to be worked in this Lodge , under the presidency of Bro . Dave Moss P . M ., & c . ( as more fully noticed elsewhere in this issue ) . We strongly advise Brethren to attend on that occasion , and can safely promise them a great Masonic treat , the Brethren set clown to do the work being among , the best known exponents of the ritual in the east end of London .

Bro . Metcalf Baillie proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bros . Moss and L . Da Costa , for their working that evening , and this having been agreed to Bro . Moss acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and Bro . DaCosta . They would be most happy to at any time render assistance to the Lodge in Section or other work . He sincerely hoped a large \ number of Brethren would attend next Wednesday , not later than 6 . 45 , as it was desired to commence the Fifteen Sections punctually at 7 .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554-. A GOOD meeting was held on Tuesday , at Bro . Butlin's , the Citizen , Houndsditch , those present being Bros . Cohn W . M D . ] . George S . W ., Stocks J . W ., T . Cowell P . M . Prec , L . Da Costa P . M . Dep . Prec , W . Latham Treas ., D . Mc Nish Sec , Mahony S . D ..