Reports Of Meetings.

the next meeting . Petitions to Grand Lodge were considered and dealt with , and after other routine business was gone through the Lodge was closed , the meeting adjourned to 2 nd November , and the Brethren assembled in the banqueting hall , where an excellent repast had been provided , which gave general satisfaction . The Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , interspersed with songs , recitations and instrumental music .

DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2345 . THE first meeting after the recess of this flourishing Lodge was held at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common , on Wednesday evening , under the presidency of the popular Master Bro . Thomas Morris , who was one of the Founders of the Lodge . Among others present were Bros . A . Robertson S . W ., G . F . Winny J . W ., Robert Steele P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Folkard P . M . Secretary , J . Mitchell

I . P . M ., H . Mitchell S . D ., C . J . Fitch J . D ., G . Taylor A . D . C , Machin P . M . I . G ., Beckwith and Fred W . Sinclair Stds ., S . Cochrane P . G . Treas ., E . Beaven P . M ., A . Harvey P . M ., John Langdon P . M ., Charlie Woods P . M . Std ., 0 . Patrick P . BI . Tyler , John Wyer P . P . G . D . C Kent , J . Kidman , S . Baker , Bruce Kench , Simmons , Merrett , Kingston , Hill , Wilfred Stracey , Tom Gregory , C H . Merrett , Hearsey , Oswald , Ballard .

Visitors : —Bros . Bundy 2625 , Chisholm W . M . 1381 , Horton 902 , Stanley 902 , Shand 558 , H . Mitchell J . D . 1056 , Oswald 72 ( S . C ) , S . Rashleigh P . M . 902 . After the Lodge was opened the minutes of the regular May meeting and the June emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Hill , Kingston , Merrett , and Simmons were impressively raised by Bro . John Mitchell I . P . M ., who was ably supported by the whole of the Officers of the Lodge .

Ballot was taken lor and proved in favour of Messrs . Ballard and Oswald , who were initiated into the mysteries of the Order in a manner that entirely met the approval of the most critical . A notice of motion by Bro . Charlie Woods was postponed , as he had been forced to leave early . Sympathy was expressed for the family of the late Bro . C . J . F . Shannaw , one of the Founders of the Lodge , who had died since the last meeting .

All Masonic business being ended the Brethren dined together under the presidency of the W . M ., and afterwards passed a very happy time in ful harmony . Bro . 3 . Cochrane P . G . Treas ., in thanking the Brethren for the toast of the Grand Officers , pointed out that as " father " of the Lodge , and its first Master , he was more than delighted with its progress .

The toast of " Our Master " was proposed by Bro . 3 . Mitchell in a felicitous manner . Bro . Morris was not only respected for his sterling merit , but also loved for his interest and attention to any good work that he took in band . The W . M . responded , thanking the Brethren , and expressing his feeling of the responsibility of his office .

The W . M . proposed the Initiates , both of whom responded ; the Past Master , Treasurer , and Secretary , all of whom replied . For the Visitors all present responded . Each had been pleased with the work , the harmony of the Lodge , and its hospitality .

The S . W . and J . W . responded for the Officers . The meeting closed with the Tyler ' s toast . Songs and recitations were contributed during tho evening by Bros . Robertson , Wilfred Stracey , H . Mitchell , Oswald , Simmons , and Baker , while Bro . Winny ably presided at the pianoforte .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . THE third regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 12 th ( inst ., at Bro . Coxen ' s , the Earl of Derby , 155 High Road , Kilburn . Bro . li . J . Campbell W . M . presided , and was ably supported by his Officers : Bros . A . F . Hardyment S . W ., J . Goodwin J . W ., G . Coxen P . M .

Treas ., E . George Sec , B . Stocker S . D ., A . H . Aldrey J . D ., W . Payne I . G ., C Horstead Org ., J . W . Smith P . M . Tyler ; and the following , amongst others r Bros . Fleming , Thomas , A . Greaves , E . Lines , 0 . Greaves , Payne , Page , 3 . Crook , W . Pearce , T . Palmer ; J . Bennett , Sec , in all about forty-five members being present .

The Lodge being regularly opened and the minutes confirmed Bros . T . Palmer , C . Greaves , and J . Bennett were examined as Fellow Crafts , and having given proofs of their proficiency they were entrusted and in due course raised to the third degree of Master Mason . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Messrs . F . Fleming , T . Aylett , C Hawes , and R . Seagar were admitted , after a successful ballot , as candidates for Freemasonry , and were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order .

After other business the Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided . The customary toast list was afterwards honoured , interspersed with songs , & c , which added to the pleasures of an enjoyable meeting .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . WE were pleased to seo so large an attendance at this Lodge of Instruction on the occasion of our visit on Wednesday of last week , those present including Bros . S . Woolfers W . M ., H . Raphael S . W ., W . Fisher J . W ., J . Paul P . M . Preceptor , Howard E . Mullins Secretary , N . Dukas SD G Ornstein J . D ., F . Zeppenfeld I . G ., W . Proctor Tyler , C J . Pinnell , Goldstein ] C Glaser , J . Wynman , T . Holland W . M . of the Panmure Lodge .

By desire of the W . M . the Preceptor of the Lodge worked the first section , assisted by the Brethren . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Holland acting as the candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Goldstein , who rehearsed the third ceremony , with Bro . Woolfers personating the candidate .

Bro . Holland was elected a member , and Bro . Raphael chosen to preside at the next meeting .

o o o ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , 29 th ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge Bros R . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx . W . M ., Justin Allen S . W ., J . Dinnis

Instruction.

P . M . J . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . Sec , S . W . Keene P . M . P . P . G . P . Middx . acting Preceptor , H . T . Johnsou S . D ., R . W . Robinson J . D ., E . H . Wilcox I . G ., W . Fisher P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., W . Langdon , C . Humble , H . J . Cousens , S . J . Parker , F . M . Ridley , A . H . Bridger , J . Bradshaw , and others . The W . M . called upon Bro . S . J . Parker the popular W . M . of the Fulham

Lodge , No . 2512 , to occupy the chair , and that Brother rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Humble acting as candidate . Bro . Ridley answered the questions , and was entrusted , the ceremony of passing being rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and was called off and on . Being again resumed in the second degree Bro . Cousens was entrusted , and the third ceremony was rehearsed .

ON the 6 th inst ., Bros . W . Langdon W . M ., R . W . Robinson S . W ., S . W Keene J . W ., F . J . Larkman P . M . Preceptor , J . R . Francis S . D ., E . H Wilcox J . D ., A . H . Bridger I . G :, H . R . Worth D . C , F . M . Ridley , F . M Osman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Osman candidate Bro . Ridley was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

ON the 13 th inst ., Bros . R . W . Robinson W . M ., S . W . Keene S . W ., H . T . Johnson J . W ., J . H . Oumming Sec , F . J . Larkman P . M . Preceptor , E . H . Wilcox S . D ., H . J . Cousens I . G . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gumming candidate . Tho W . M . gave tho ancient charge in a most creditable manner , after which Bro . Gumming was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Keene was elected W . M . for next meeting .

IMPERIAL LODGE , No . 1694 . rriHAT there is room in the metropolis for additional Lodges of Instruction I was made manifest on Tuesday , when this new Lodge was started in the comfortable Masonic Rooms at the house of Bro . Douglas White , the Pier Hotel , Chelsea . The meeting was presided over by Bro . Braddick as W . M ., with Bros . M . W . Fountain Wood S . W ., R . Bradley J . W ., R . J . Olive P . M . Preceptor , A .

Schott Sec , G . White S . D ., A . C . Mead J . D ., A . Saunders I . G ., H . Beauchamp P . M . 144 , R . Moody P . M . 1420 , W . Thwaites P . M . 511 , J . W . Facey W . M . 1767 , R . Sexton W . M . 800 , C . L . Tuckey W . M .-elect 1094 , Austin , Andrew , Barwell , Burden , T . J . White , P . Vicani , Douglas White , Wright , Whitehead , J . Wynman , several members of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge , and others , there being in all about fifty Brethren present .

The W . M . congratulated those present on having succeeded in getting such beautiful rooms for the practice of their Masonic work , and felt they were all greatly indebted to the genial host Bro . Douglas White for having so largely assisted in the formation of the Lodge , he having presented them with the collars , columns , jewels and tracing boards .

Bro . Wood S . W . said the liberality ot different Brethren had enabled them to start fully equipped and free from debt , aud he proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to those Brethren who had so kindly helped them to furnish the Lodge . This was heartily agreed to .

Bro . Douglas White was very pleased to hear that the Worshipful Master and Brethren were satisfied with the presents he had given the Lodge , and he hoped the Brethren would use them for many years to come . What he had done was purely for the love of Freemasonry . Other Brethren also responded .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , with Brother Vicani acting as candidate . We highly compliment Bro . Braddick on . the first work in the Lodge—it was admirably rendered , and fully deserved the voto of thanks passed to him at the conclusion . Several Brethren were enrolled as members of the Lodge . Bro . Wood was chosen as Master for next week , and the proceedings terminated .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . GN Saturday , 1 st inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotol , Hammersmith , Bros . E . Wilkins W . M ., W . Herring S . W ., H . J . Cousens J . W ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor , L . Powell S . D ., W . T . Bidgway J . D ., L . Walsh f . G ., E . Fox P . M ., 3 . H . Gumming P . M ., R . Reid , J . Knight , W . Atkinson , L . Standriug , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Atkinson candidate . Lodge was called off and on . The second ancl third sections of the first lecture were worked by the Brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Knight . Bro . Herring was unanimously elected to occupy the W . M . ' s chair at the next meeting .

On the proposition of Bra . A . Williams a hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be placed on the minutes congratulating Bro . Wilkins on the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time iu this or any other Lodge of Instruction . Before the closing of the Lodge Bro . Williams asked the Brethren to continue to support the West Loudon Masonic Election Association with their own and other Brethren's votes .

ON the 8 th inst ., Bros . \ V . Herring W . M ., H . J . Gousons S . W ., L . Powell J . W ., F . Graggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . 834 and 2090 Preceptor , T . W . Ridgway S . D ., R . Reid J . D ., W . Atkinson I . G ., M . Speigel P . M ., W . Hide P . M ., E . Fox P . M ., K . M . Ross , J . H . Gumming P . M ., J . Knight , E . Wilkins , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bra . Wilkins candidate . Lodge was called off and on . Thc worthy Preceptor then took tho Worshipful Master ' s chair , Bro . Knight was entrusted , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

ON the 15 th mat ., Broa . H . J . Cousens W . M ., L . Powell S . W ., T . W . Ridgway J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., K . Josey P . M . Sec , Arthui Williams P . M . 834 and 2090 Preceptor , R . Reid S . D ., J . H . Cummings P . M . J . D ., E . Wilkins I . G ., M . Spiegel P . M ., E . Fox P . M ., G . Kirkham P . M ., P . Cronin , W . Herring , W . Atkinson , D . D . Heath , W . Somlik , L . Standring , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Herring candidate . The questions leading to iho second degree were answered by Bro . Somlik . The Brethren afterwards worked the first and second sections ct" tho first lecture , under the direction of the able Preceptor . A ballot for five guineas to be paid into one of the Masouic Institutions was won by Bro . Wilkins . A vote of thanks was unanimously given to the scrutineers , and Bro . Powell was elected to fill the W . M . ' s chair at the next meeting .