Reports Of Meetings.

Masonic Election Committee was doing in their midst , and asked the Brethren to support the case of Marguerite Knott . ON Saturday , 17 th inst ., Bros . John H . Cumming P . M . W . M ., Robert Reid S . W ., E . Wilkins J . W ., F . Craggs Treas . and acting Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor , W . Herring S . D ., H . J . Cousens J . D ., J . Atkinson I . G ., L . Powell , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Herring acting as candidate , after which the Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees and then closed down to the first . The first section of the first lecture was worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the able Preceptor . Bro . R . Reid was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . '

By the unanimous vote of the Brethren the W . M . was deputed to hand the votes for both tho Boys and Girls Schools to Bro . Arthur Williams , the Secretary of the West London Election Association , and we can assure our readers that in his hands they are always used to the very best advantage at the five elections of the year .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( L ATE THE TERMERS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Boad , Bros . A . Collins W . M ., B . Cohen S . W ., F . Holden J . W ., 0 . Wetton Dep . Prec , D . Anderson S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., H . Andrews I . G ., O . Randall Steward .

The ' ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Andrews being the candidate . The ceremony of raising was also rehearsed , Bro . Randall being the candidate for that degree . The W . M . gave the traditional history . Bro . D . Anderson was elected a member , and Bro . A . Cohen W . M . for the first Wednesday in October .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . A S we predicted last week would be the case Bro . M . Spiegel P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . Std . Bearer was supported by a large number of Brethren on the occasion of his presiding as W . M . of this Lodge on Wednesday , at Bro . Coxen's , the Earl of Derby , High Road , Kilburn . He was supported by

Bros . A . H . Oldrey S . W ., J . H . Clemens J . W ., A . F . Hardyment Prec , H . Willsmer Sec , R . Campbell S . D ., W . Knowles J . D ., A . E . Horstead Org ., G . D . Frazer I . G ; , J . W . Smith P . M ., J . Gawthrop P . M ., Coxen , Wyatt , Pardue , Hawton , Battrum , Wynman , Crook , Liddall , Symons , Ball , Stanley & c .

, After the usual formalities the W . M . rehearsed , the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Horstead Organist of the Lodge kindly acting as candidate , By desire of the W . M ., Bro . Campbell gave the ancient charge , to the great satisfaction of every Brother present . The Lodge was called off . On

resuming , the W . M . opened in the second . degree , and gave the explanation of the tracing board thereof , in a manner seldom equalled . The W . M . advanced the Lodge to the third degree , and closed down to the first . Bros . Hawton and Ball were unanimously elected members , while Bro . Oldrey -was chosen as W . M . for the next meeting .

Bro . Hardyment proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent and perfect manner in which Bro . Spiegel had occupied the chair in the Brondesbury Lodge of Instruction for the first time , which was unanimously agreed to . Bro . Spiegel in a few appreciative words thanked the Brethren .

Bro : Hardyment proposed the election of Bro . Wynman as an Honorary Member of the Lodge , Bro . Campbell seconded , and the motion was agreed to , the Brother thus complimented returning his thanks .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CONCORD LODGE , No . 323 . AT tho first meeting held after the summer vacation , on Wednesday , 14 th inst ., the members of this Lodge , of which the late Bro . Emanuel Clough was a highly respected Past Master , instructed their Secretary to forward a vote of condolence to the widow of the deceased member . Bro . Councillor W . Johnson S . W . made touching allusions to the

memory of Bro . E . Clough , who was honoured in various circles of the community , and the speaker submitted that a vote of sympathy be sent to Mrs . Clough , who had sustained so severe a loss . Bro . Johnson also moved that reference be entered on the minutes of Concord Lodge respecting the loss which the Lodge and the Craft had experienced by the death of Bro . Clough .

Bro . Cheetham and Bro . Edmondson W . M . also referred to the esteem in which the deceased was held . The proposition was then ; adopted . The Secretary Bro . H . Newton intimated that he had forwarded a letter , and his action was endorsed , with commendation .

KING HAROLD LODGE , No . 1327 . THE annual installation took place on Thursday , 18 th ult ., at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , when Bro . J . Priddle presided over a large attendance . The Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A unanimously favourable ballot was taken in the interest of Mr . Stephen Thomas Eeles , a candidate for initiation , who was duly accorded entrance to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry .

Bro . P . Herriott , on giving proof of his proficiency , was entrusted , and , the Lodge being advanced , he was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft . Bro . Park S . W . Worshipful Master-elect was then presented to receive the benefit of installation from the hands of tho W . M ., who addressed the Brethren , and obligated the W . M .-elect . A large Board of Installed Masters

was formed , and Bro . Henry Park was installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and duly proclaimed Worshipful Master of the Kin « Harold Lodge by Bro . J . Priddle W . M ., whose ability made the impressive ceremony of exceeding interest to the Brethren , who signified their heart y appreciation by tendering him a vote of thanks , the same to be recorded on t ho minutes .

Provincial.

Bro . Henry Park W . M . then appointed and invested his Officers in a very able manner , giving to each the charge concerning the duties of his respective position . The following were invested : Bros . W . Bangs P . P . G . Orgt . Herts . S . W ., E . G . Piatt J . W ., W . A . Sproat P . M . P . P . G . D . Herts . Treasurer , W . J . Robinson Sec , D . J . VVitte S . D ., G . J . Holdsworth J . D ., John Robinson P . M . P . P . G . W . Herts . D . C , Lewis Cohen I . G ., J . W . Crockett and D . J . Shepherd Stewards , J . S . Gregory Organist , and A . G . Young Tyler .

The Auditors' report being entirely satisfactory the balance sheet was accepted , and Bros . Sharp and Donald were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their services as Auditors . The W . M . consenting , he was unanimously elected to represent the Lodge on the Finance and Herts Charity Committees . There being no other business claiming immediate attention the Lodge was closed in perfect peace and harmony .

After a short adjournment an excellent banquet was served by Bro . Herriott . The usual Loyal and Craft toasts followed . Bro . J . Priddle I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , said he was exceedingly pleased to invite the Brethren to honour the toast . Bro . Park had so ably acquitted himself in the past , and was so eminently fitted to adorn the position to which he has just succeeded , that there was not the slightest doubt he would do himself credit and be an ornament to the Lodge .

The W . M ., on rising to respond , was received most cordially . He thanked the Brethren for their hearty reception and tho compliment accorded , and assured them he would do his best to carry out the duties of his office in such a manner as would reflect credit on the Lodge , whose welfare would be entirely his first care . He felt it was a matter for congratulation that he was to enjoy the assistance of such an able staff of Officers .

The W . M . next proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Joseph Priddle , to whom , on behalf of the Lodge , it was his very great pleasure to present a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a mark of respect and esteem , and in recognition of the most estimable qualities displayed while conducting the business of the Lodge , during his term of office . Bro . Priddle had decidedly merited their appreciation , and he hoped he would live for many years to wear and cherish their gift as a memento of his Mastership .

Bro . Joseph Priddle I . P . M ., in response , thanked the W . M . and Brethren for kindness shown him during his term of office . It had been his desire , since first accepting office , that when he reached the chair he would be able to enhance the reputation of the Lodge and generally promote its interests , and what he had done for the Lodge had been done with chat end in view .

The splendid Jewel presented to him that evening would for ever be cherished as a memento of his period of office as Worshipful Master . He thanked the Officers for the great assistance rendered him , and hoped the King Harold Officers would continue to uphold their high reputation , by a zealous attention to their duties , and by according to each successive Master their most earnest support .

During the evening a selection of vocal and instrumental music was given by Bros . D . J . Shepherd , " J . T . Simmons , A . J . Maxfield , W . A . Cook , and Miss Edith Herriott , which was greatly appreciated . Among the Past Masters present were : Bros . G . S . Metcalf I . P . M ., T .

Reilly P . P . G . P . Herts ., J . Fisher P . P . G . Sw . Bearer Herts ., W . A . Rogers P . P . G . D . Herts ., F . M . Bilby P . P . G . Standard Br . Herts ., W . Lewis P . P . G . P . Herts ., P . L . Blackmore P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Herts ., W . Metcalfe P . P . G . P . Herts ., W . H . Bickel P . P . G . St . Br . Herts ., H . E . Smith Prov . G . Steward , and J . Mark .

ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE first meeting after the recess took place at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-HarJy , on Friday , 2 nd inst ., Bro . J . R . E . Birkett W . M . The most important feature of the gathering was a rendering of the traditional history , and explanation of the tracing board of the third degree by Brother Cyril H . Beever P . M . D . C .

An early adjournment was made to the festive board , where a very pleasant evening was spent . We were previously unaware that Bro . Alfred Pickford P . M . added that of singing to his other accomplishments , but were glad to note that he distinguishedliimself in this direction . Among those present were Bros . John M . Crone S . W ., Hugh W . Bloomer J . W ., W . T . Hesketh P . M . Secretary , A . A . Moss P . M . P . P . G . D ., Councillor Jas . J . Lambert P . M . P . G . D . Visitor : Bro . J . G . Batty P . M . 1387 .

[ NOTE . —In answer to numerous inquiries , the Steward of the building , whose melancholy death took place a few days after the above meeting , and which was reported in the local papers , was not a member of the Craft . ]

LODGE OF TRUTH , No . 1458 . DURING the summer vacation two very important changes have taken place in connection with the above Lodge ; firstly , tho members have left the Moseley Hotel for new quarters at the Mitre Hotel , Cathedral Gates , Manchester , special structural alterations having been made in that building for their benefit ; and , secondly , an alteration has been made in the day of meeting , viz .: from Friday to the first Saturday in the month , as originally fixed .

The first meeting in tho new home was on the 3 rd inst ., and there was a capital attendance , which seemed to justify the changes . Bro . Thomas P . Cooper W . M ., who was supported by Bro . A . B . Taylor S . W ., and Herbert H . Hellewell J . W ., presided . A dispensation granted by the Provincial Grand Master having been read , Lodge was opened and the minutes of the regular meeting held 3 rd June were confirmed .

Four ceremonies had been announced on the summons , but only two were taken , the other candidates being out of town . Mr . Ed . Jelenko , who had already been balloted for , was initiated by Bro . Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., assisted by Bro . Hellewell J . W ., who presented and explained the working tools of the degree , after which Bro . James Holmes Moss was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Geo . T . Lenard P . M . A very excellent tea preceded the festive board , and tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly relieved by songs , recitations , & c

Among others who were present , and whose names have not been previously mentioned , were Bros . J . Pearce Treas ., G . P . Taylor Sec , J . Day S . D ., W . Dewhurst J . D ., R . Stevenson I . G ., T . H . Hall P . M ., E . M . Shepherd P . M ., W . J . Herring P . M ., Couueillnr H . W . Southern , J . J . Dean , and L J . W . Woodford .

Visitors : —Bros . H . Powell Jones P . M . 1957 and 2688 P . P . G . S . B . ( host of the Mitre Hotel ) , Rev . J . Birch Jones 2295 , C . J . Pinnell 211 , David Wright 317 , J . H . Baird 317 , and W . Robertson 992 .