Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

ambition—a laudable ambition he trusted—and looked forward in due course to occupy the chair of the lodge . He expressed his satisfaction at the reception that had been g iven to the toast . The proceedings were interspersed with some capital songs , Bros . Cuming , Mills , VVingrove , and others exerting

themselves successfully . The following brethren were present as visitors : Bros . Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; A . Lucking , Prov . G . D . C . Essex ; Thos . J . Barrett , VV . AI . IOOO . G . S . Essex ; VV . VV . Lockcy , iooo ; " IT . J . Mills Phicnix , 412 ; VV . VV . Alorgan , Sec . 211 ; and H . D . Stephens , 77 .

YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last at York , Bro . Geo . Simpson , W . AI ., in thc chair . 'The business consisted of an initiation and a passing , thc ceremonies being very well performed , the officers showing themselves remarkably exact and proficient in the details of the working .

After the close of the lodge there was the usual pleasant festive gathering around the table , when song and speech passed away a happy evening . 'The VV . AI . was congratulated on his improved health , and his good working , and he thanked his officers very cordially for their warm

support . Replying to the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro . T . B . Whytehead made a few remarks on the progress of the present Alasonic system , and its charities , and reviewed the career of the Eboracum Lodge , whose fame was probably as wide spread as most lodges in the provinces , and whose efforts in the cause of the Charities had been second to none .

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INSTRUCTION .

SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 27 th ult . at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C , where , as we announced last week , the lodge has , after many vicissitudes , taken up its abode . VVe were pleased to see a good muster of the brethren in the new quarters , which are very comfortable . Bro . Fraser was VV . AI . ; Bros . G . Jones , P . AL 174 , S . VV . ;

F . Brown , W . AL 174 , J . W . ; L . C Haslip , S . D . ; J . S . Fraser , I . G . ; C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 , Preceptor ; IT . J . Cant , Sec ; there being also present Bros . Alagce , Vallentine , 1017 ; F . Newton , P . AL 174 ; T . F . Harvey , G . IT . Stephens , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were submitted and confirmed . 'The report of the Auditors ( Bros . F . Whiting and J . Hotv )

was next read and adopted . Bro . Vallentine was interrogated and entrusted , and lodge was advanced . The ceremony of passing was then worked , Bro . Vallentine being the candidate . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Jones , P . AL , duly elected VV . AI . for the ensuing lodge meeting . Bro . Vallentine , 1017 , was admitted a member ; and " Hearty good wishes " having been given , lodge was closed and adjoured until the 3 rd inst .

The lodge is to be congratulated upon its choice of a meeting-place , and with thc capital assistance rendered by the Past Alasters of the mother lodge , and thc able teaching of Bro . Webb , P . M ., there can be little doubt of its future success . It has already been arranged to hold the annual supper of the lodge of instruction and the City Alasonic Benevolent Association at tl-. e 'Three Nuns ilotel

on Alonday , the 17 th inst ., upon which occasion Bro . F . Brown , VV . M . 174 , will preside . The brethien have also arranged to work the Fifteen Sections in the lodge , Bro . G . H . Stephens having been invited to preside . These events , which will doubtless attract the members of the Craft to the lodge of instruction , will , we trust , greatly assist in consolidating its fortunes .

UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE ( No . . 507 ) . — At the meeting of this loihge , at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday evening , the 24 th ult ., there was a goodly attendance of brethren . Bro . E . Frances opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . A . Bute , as S . VV . ; Perks , J . W . ; Plant Alartin , S . D . ; Thurston , J . D . ; Williams , I . G . ; J . S . Titty , Sec . ; James Stevens , Preceptor ; Bros . J . VV . VVatts , P . AI . 507 ; J . B . Sargeant , Chambers , and others members were present .

_ The First Section , the ceremony of initiation , and the Fourth Section were carefully worked , and subsequently a discussion on , and explanation of , several points of ritual ensued . This arrangement of "question time" was evidently highly appreciated , and earnestly availed of , by the members and visitors , and several poinis of divergence from uniform working were . settled for the future practice of this

lod ge of instruction . It was announced that at the meeting on Friday , the 31 st ult ., Bro . VV . VV . Alorgan , Secretary 211 , would occupy " question time" by delivering a lecture on "The Alasonic Institutions : their establishment and development ; " arid the brethren generally were invited to prepare short essays on Alasonic subjects for

delivery on future occasions . The lodge was closed , af'er a most agreeable and instructive evening . The Hon . Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , is appointed to preside at thc ensuing meeting , when it is anticipated that the lecturer ( Bro . Alorgan ) will be received by a large gathering ° f South London F ' reemasons .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This ? " 2 e met in goodly numbers , on Tuesday last , at Bro A . Walter ' s hostelry , the Green Dragon , Stepney , E . Lodge was opened by Bros . Ellingford , W . AL ; ] . Tay . or , S . VV . ; Evans , J . VV . ; J . R . Sbiiiglield , S . D ' . ; VV . Hawes , l . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . AL , and J . Andrews , P . AL , ' receptors ; JJ PAlcCarthyBCundickVV

. . Berry , . , . , . Cross , Hon . Sec ; Horner , Stephens , and others . Lod ge was formally opened up in tlie 'Three Degrees and resumed in the First . 'The first ceremony was ably worked , 'ro . Cross being the candidate . The W . AL worked the ' ' irst , and Bro . Taylor thc Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Taylor was elected VV . AI . ' ° r the ensuin < r mention-. Urn . H . C ' unelirk . P . M . 1 I ' MIJS

Jinammous | y e | ec [ ec ] to , vork ty . c ir ; f ( een Sections in the '" tlge on the fourth Tuesday in April , and kindly consented t 0 accept the invitation . Lod ge was closed , and the monthly meeting of the AlaandH ' itab , e Association was held , Bros . Barnes , P . M ., , , . l !» ' > M- > presiding . Three Life Governorships ^ ere dul y balloted for , and the proceedings terminated in

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DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 60 ) . —A ri-o-nlai meeting was held on the 2 S 1 I 1 ult ., at Bro , Smyth ' s , Sitters ' 'Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . llro . Edwards was VV . AI . and was supported as follows : Bros . Glass , S . W •Smyth ' J . W . ; Corbie , S . D . ; T . Clark , J . D . ; Warde ' lC l . G . ; F . Carr , Hon . Sec ; Brasted , P . AL , acting Preceptor ' Also Bros . Allen , Darnell , Christian , Gosling- , Di « -iiam C Lorkin an . 1 others .

Loelge was opened in clue form , and thc minutes were submitted and received confirmation . Thc initiation ceremony was worked , Bro . Gosling acting as candidate . 'The First Section of the Lecture was worked from Ihe chair , the brethren assisting . Bro . Lorkin was interrogated , and

lodge having been advanced , the ceremonv of passing was worked . Bro . Loikin next worked the 'Third Section of the Lecture , assisted by the biethren . The ceremony of opening in thc 'Third Degree was worked , and subsequently lodge was closed . Bro . Glass lvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . —~ -

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 V—A rcfinlar meeting of the above lodge was held on thc 25 th ult ., at Bro . f . Clayton ' s , Duke ' s Head , 79 , Wl . itcchapel-road . Bro . Ba ' rdouleau occupied the chair , and was supported by 'tiros . VV . Richardson , S . VV . ; Basil Stewart , J . W . ; R . 13 . Cundick P . AL , Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . AI . " ' Sec ; G . H . Stephens , LC ; J . II . Pringle , T . J . Barnes , P . M . ; VV . Seymour-Clarke , and others .

Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read . Thc evening was devoted to the working of thc sections , as many as time would permit . Bro . C . H . Bardouleau opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and worked the first and second , and Iiro . G . II . Stephens the third , fourth and fifth sections the brethren assisting . Bro . Richardson was elected VV . AI . for the ensuing Friday evening , when Bro . R . Aurell , VV . AI . 13413 , will work the installation ceremony . Lodge was then adjourned .

EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 1155 ) . —The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the above lodge , which meets at the Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road , Rotherhithe . on Tuesday evening next , the 4 th ult . 'The Excelsior brethren having invited some East-end workers to their lodge , it has been arranged for the following brethren of the Doric and Yaiborough Lodges of Instruction to

work the 1 'ifteen Sections : Bros . W . Alusto , P . M . 13 in , presidingj B . Cundick , P . AI . 1421 , S . W . j J . j . Berry I ' . M- 554 , , 1-VV . ; and T . J . Barnes , P . M . ^ 4 and 933 , I . P . AI . First Lecture—First Section , Bro . W . J . Alusto , 1349 ; Second , Bro . J . Macgregor , J . D . 1443 ; Third , Bro . D . Aloss , S . D . 1275 ; Fourth , Bro . J . West , AI . C . 933 ; Fifth , Bro . G . TL Stephens , S . D . j ( bj ; Sixth , Bro . VV . AIcDonald , J . VV . 1445 ; and Seventh , Bro . B . Stewart , 127 S . Second Lecture—First . Section . Brn . A . lt » n _ , l-, „ -.-,.

, Second , Bro . J . J . Berry , P . AL 554 ; Third , Bro . T . J , Barnes , P . AL 554 ; Fourth , Bro . B . Cundick , P . AL 1421 ' ; and Fifth , Bro . J . Siegenberg , l . G . 2 / 2 . Third Lecture-First Section , B ' ro . VV . 11 . Alyers , P . M . S 20 and 1445 ; Second , Bro . C Eschwege , 1349 ; and Third , Bro . J . Taylor , S . D . 554 . Bros . J . Lineker , J . W . 544 , and J . VV . Walker , 1155 , Hon . Sees . Lodge will he opened at seven o ' clock prompt , when brethren are offered a hearty welcome .

BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 127 S ) . — At the last meeting of the above lodge , in view of the unsatisfactory state of the lodge , it was resolved by the brethren present to convene a special meeting on Alarch 2 yth , to consider a notice of motion by our worthy Bro . Chitson , S . VV . of the mother lodge , and formerly Secretary of the

lodge of instruction , and discuss other important matters bearing upon the future success and welfare of ihe Bcirdctt-Coutts Lodge of Instruction . VVe shall give an account of the proceedings in our next issue , and trust that the deliberations of the ' brethren will tend to such a course of ac' . ion as will consolidate this odge . ¦

EARL OP ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1364 ) . — The first annual supper of the above prosperous lodVe was celebrated under most successful conditions on the 25 th ult . Bro . Richardson , host of the Ruyal Edward 'Tavern Alarc-street , Hackney , hael undertaken to provide for the creature comforts of the brethren , and certainl y his efforts were crowned with success as was manifested hv the

approving voice of the whole company . ' In the unavoidable absence of the W . AL , Bro . Cockett , Bro . Humphreys , S . VV . of the mother lodge presided , and was supported by the Hon . Sec , Bro . Ernest Wright , P . AI . as S . VV ., and Bro . Fitzgerald , J . VV . 13 ( 14 , as J . VV . Among the brethren present were : Bros . R . A . Wright , P . AL ; F . Lay , P . AL ; Dr . J . Haskins , Win . Gray , G . Pope , M . Forss Gompertz .

Paget Richardson , Bridegroom , Barrett , Dalton , G . Ayres , P . AL , Crook , G . IT . Stephens ( Freemason ); and others , After the cloth had been removed , Bro . Humphreys "ave " 'The Ouecn and the Crait . " 'This toast , he said , had only to be mentioned in an assemblage of /' . ' ng / fs / imcn to ensure itahearty reception . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the rest of the Grand Officers" were next honoured . The W . AL asked the biethren lo drink in a heart y way " Success

to the Earl of Zetland Lodge of Instruction . " He was extremely pleased to see how prosperous it had been , and trusted during the next session to be more frequently taking part in its working . He would couple the name of Bro . Ernest Wright , P . AL , with the toast , as to that brother ' s indefatigable laborsas Hon . See . must be attributed in no small degree the success of that Lod ge of Instruction .

Bro . Wright briefly returned thanks , and expressed the gratification he felt in witnessing the success of the lod"c and the Iirst supper , trusting it would not be the last time they met in social intercourse as members of the lod ^ e of Instruction . Bro . Paget proposed "The Alother Lodge , " to which Bro . Humphreys , S . VV . 13 ( 14 replied . lie regretted the

absence of the VV . AI . from no doubt a business enn-aycment . He thanked the brethren for the hearty reception of the toast , and alluding to some changes recently made in the rules of the mother lodge hoped that both it and the lodge of instruction would benefit b y an occasional opportunity of joining in social observances after lodn-e business was elone . "The Sister Lodges of Instruction " "

were next toasted , Bro . Humphreys dwelling upon the gooel work performed by their instrumentality . ' He called upon Bro . G . IT . Stephens , who took so active a part in loelges of instruction . Bro . G . 11 . Stephens having suitably replied , " The Founders of the Lodge" were honoured , and Bro . R . A . Wright , P . AL , duly responded .

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" / I'he Visitors , " came next , and Bro . G . Ayres replied . 1 he I resident was next heartil y toasted , and in ' ' rr y \ , ?' ¦ " » Pllrei's expressed Ihe great pleasure it had ailoided linn to preside on that occasion . Since he had been made a Alason , now some nine years ago , in the Earl of Zetland Lodge , he had made manv antl vainer ! ( r ; ,. _ ,, l _

slnps , , and which he hoped lo retain all his life . „ " V- ! Ollieers of thc Mother Lodge" came next , and bro . I'ltzyefaid responded . lie thanked the brethren for the kind way in which thc tonst had been received . In reference lo the ll . lnraii't ] , o ! ..-..- !> e . _•/. __) . _ - _ ,. ! ... _ ... _ . . ! . r .- _„ e . i : 1 ' ^ " ^ ei iitiLii tne iuri

_ _ y ., , , , ' " - > .,,- .-. or / . ciianti Lodge and Lodge of Inslruclion were coining to of late . In spite of ( he now prevailing .-esthetic craze , it was evident those present could not sustain their existence on the smile of a lily and a glass of water . ( Laughter . ) In their mother lod KC ihey had eschewed eating altogether , antl had only g . ven their minds to drinkin " . lie had heard that epidemics were catching , and it " was evident hat the epidemic of eating displayed in the mother lodge had been speedily caught by the lodge „ f instruction . He Hi . I

not , however , apprehend any harm from this , but thought it augured well for the future of both lodges , for nothmg could consolidate a lodge better than an occasional reunion ^ such as they had enjoyed that evening . ( Cheers . )

DIO . ivicliarilson , the genial Host . " was next toasted , anel complimented upon the kind and excellent manner in which the viands had been prepared . As no doubt Mrs . Kichardson had played a most impoitant part in bringing the affairs to sosuccesslul an issue , Bro . Humphreys coupled that lady s name with the toast .

Bro . Richardson briefly expressed the pleasure it afforded him to know h , s elToils hael given such entire satisfaction , lie was sure Airs . Richardson would also be pleased with the compliment paid to her . rJi '' 9 Mas ° "ic 9 la , i ? * " *¦ l " ^ " "'ere given from the chair , and Bro G . IT . Stevens having responded thereto , the remainder of the evening ..-.-i ..- J ™ , i „ i „ , 1 ,., „„ .- ..

ment of some excellent singing and readings . Bro . Dr . Haskms proved a most able accompanyist at the piano to the songs of Bros . Fitzgerald , Forss , Pope , Gompertz , K . A . Wright , Bridegroom , anel Stephens . 'The W . AL gave an excellent reading , as also did Bros . Bride-room and Stephens . "

1 hus a memorable and happy evening was passed , which augurs well for the future of thc Earl of Zetland Lod ^ e of Instruction . ft

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No i + 26 ) .-At the usual weekl y meeting of this lodge , held on Thursday , the -3 rd ult ., the Ireasuier and Secretary came up for appointment . On the motion of Bro . Soul , Preceptor , it was decided to change the Treasurer , as Bro . Hamer is unable to attend regularly . Bro . Soul nominated Bro Paddle as one who won el fulfil ih < . _ ti , _; . «_ _ , m .-:.. _ . _ i .. _ . _ : __ 1 ? ^ 1 iiniiiiyUeilie

_ , , ..... .....,.,.. n _ , . Wn ° it \ L Tf n \ ™*™ 1 at thB ' ° JS' « . Bro . Henry \\ light beggetl to be allowed to second the proposition , as being the 0 dest member of the lodge present , excepting the Pieceptor , Bro . Paddle , and ano : her brother , he could endorse all that Bro Soul had said . He felt sure he was detracting nothing from anv one when 1 ,,. ^ .,:. i n , „ , „ : _ . . . . .

a more ; ffemal member of the lodge than Bro . Paddle , and as the latter was in the chair when he joined the lodge , he particularly would , ke to second it . The resolution was earned and Bro . Paddle , in a few well-chosen words , accepted the honour that had been conferred upon him . Bro . Goodenough was re-elected Secretary . Bro . Baker , VV M for the evening , worked the Second and Third Decrees '

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . ifi--, ) — At the weekly meeting of this lodge , held at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Alonday , the 27 th ult ., under the Preccptorshi p of Bro . VV . Pcnncfather , bein- a Preceptor smght he appointed the officers as follow ? : Bros . Edwin Aloss , VV . AI ; H . K . dishy , S . W . ; V . Freeman S . W . : LT . Rnnivi . S 1 . r . n i . > 1 .. 11 1 ,, ,. '

Dunekcr , I . G . ' ' »«•» ' , j . » ., u . 1 „ ' rt ' , ? , , ? ! , ies of initiation and passing were rehearsed by the VV . M , „ a really beautiful and impressive manner , and being the first time Bro . Edwin Aloss has had the opportunity of performing thc duties of the chair in anv eidge . a vote of thanks was ( as was onl y his due ) accorded to him for his very excellent working . Before the lodge was closed the Secretary , Bro . Laurence , reminded the brethren that the new b ye-laws would be submitted at the next meeting , April 3 rd , and it is hoped a large number of the memoers will endeavour to be present , in order that the alterations and additions may be fully discussed .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . J osi-s . —On thc 27 th ult ., at iN , Suffolk-square , Chcltenda"Vter . W'fe of Air . John Henry Loc ' ke Jones ! of a Rorii .-On the 2 Cth ult ., at Rossmore , Preston-road Brighton , thc wife of Air . Bernard Roth , F l " C S of a son . ' •""" •J - > TiiURsFiuLn .-On the 27 th ult ., at Blakebrook Bank , kiddcrminsfcr , the wife of . Air . A . Spencer Thurslield !

WILLIAMS- -Onthe 27 thult ., atlIome ( ieId ) LCeHW ,. road Kent , the wife of Air . Arnold I- ; . Wi liams , of a son ?

MARRIAGES . FINI -AY-BL'K . VKy . -On the j . Slh ult ., at St . James ' s inhv ft OV ' ° ' ' , ' - ^ C 4 " * ' £ A & del tl 1-ft . I ^ n- " rrt , ) 'i >''' - l " - t <> Kau ' - 'laughter of rfi . «;& u" ™ J ' ' ' J ' ' . ^ dJ . TIIW . UT ,. ; . S-WK ,, ; , .-0 ,, the 25 II , ult ., at St . Paul ' s Church , Nottingham , Hugh Evans , son of Air . John Ihwai us , of I ray , Blackburn , to Charlotte l . ou " e daughter of the late Air . John Wri ght , of Newark . DEATHS .

nES H ^ M r ° f ' r " . ' . ' " at Gl ' , . ' " ' s Tow » ' Cape of Good Hope , All . J . C . Hess , in his 61 st year . IXGAi . i .. -pn the 23 rd ult ., at Camberwell , AI ,- . John Hall Ingall , in his 75 th year . jumait SMrrii .-On the 20 th ult ., at Crown-hill , Norwood , Airs . L \ Stephens Smith , aged 75 . ' b '