Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

, Rnvs * William Vincent , P . M . 1194 ( who acted as ° P M )¦ ' W * Gaze ' I , P , M - l ' ' > Duncan Campbell , ID 13 G 55 and F . B . Cuthbertson , 36 ( S . C ) . There having been so much work to do , a lodge of emerncv vvas held the previous evening to pass Bro . Donald \ lcKay and to ra ' Bros . Drummond-Duff , Dr . Sinclair , VVm Laurie , and Daniel McKay . On St . George ' s day ,

. Iter the minutes of the Burns' Anniversary and the lodge a f emergency held in February vvere read , the ballot vvas " ken and declared unanimously for the election of Capt . lames Tate Cutting , and he being in attendance vvas duly itiated . Bros . Gordon and Bailey Smith were then " assed to the Degree of Fellow Crafts . The election of P Worship ful Master for the ensuing year vvas then

til-en and declared unanimously in tavour ot tiro . John Ce / P . M ., the S . VV . Bro . George Shaw , C . C , P . M ., vas duly re-elected Treasurer ; Bro . James Gray , P . M ., was elected Trustee ; and Bros . Daniel McKay and VVm . Crai ° - were elected Auditors . A Past Master ' s jewel vvas heartily voted to Bro . Whitehead , and the proposal for a snecial ladies' meeting and summer outing vvas agreed to ,

and left in the hands ot the W . M ., J . W ., and Secretary to arrange for in the month of June . A special vote of thanks was accorded Bro . F . Faithfull Begg for reprinting and distributing amongst the members an unique reprint of his eloquent oration to the immortal memory of Scotland ' s national bard , Bro . Robert Burns . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . M . P . G . Std . Br ., having written intimating his

resignation the brethren , feeling the force of the reasons given , accepted Bro . Matier's letter vvith great regret , and unanimously elected him an honorary member of the lodge , and extended an invitation to him in perpetuity for every time he could attend the lodge gatherings . The lodge being closed , the brethren descended to the banqueting hall , vvhich , as usual , was decorated vvith the

Hags and banners of the Scottish clans . Being St . George ' s day the dinner , purveyed for as usual by Bro . Clemow , of Anderton ' s Hotel , vvas more British than usual . At all events it vvas as much English as it vvas Scottish . The menu cards were printed upon tartan-backed cards of the various clantartans , but for once the waiters vvere delightedly surprised to find the dishes subscribed in honest English and not in the

untranslatable vernacular of the Secretary's mother tongue , so that for once the viands vvere served in the orders as printed . But the haggis vvas there and received all honours , the " great chieftain 0 ' the puddin' race " is never omitted , and the one comfort the Saxon brethren visiting have is " the wee drappie o' it " that immediately follows , and although the mountain dew is freely drunk there are never

any of the " brithers" ditto . After the usual patriotic and fraternal toasts , Bro . Vincent , who acting as I . P . M ., had the honour of proposing "The Health ofthe W . M ., " expressed the great delight and pleasure he had had in coming and seeing for himself the characteristic working of the Scots National Lodge and the beautiful halls wherein the meetings were

held , while at the same time he saw how wide awake the lodge vvas , and vvhat a pride it must be to have the presidency of such a truly representative lodge , and he complimented Bro . Whitehead upon having filled the chair with such energy and devotion . Bro . Whitehead in his genial way briefly responded , and in proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled vvith it "l'he Masonic Charities , " thus giving Bro . McLeod ,

Secretary of the R . M . I , for Boys , a glorious opportunity of improving the occasion , which Bro . McLeod , in reply , did , saying he was proud to have been born in Edingburgh and to attend the Scots lodge , which he trusted would ever remember their obligations to the great Institution . The proceedings terminated by the whole company rising and in a circle singing "Auld lang syne" in soli and chorus .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The regular meeting for the month was held at the Red Lion Hotel on niday , the 24 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . J . E . Cussans , P . Prov . S . G . W ., VV . M . ; S . Tryon , S . W . ; G . Wizard AbbottJ . W . W . K . HopkinP . M . Treas . ;

, ; , , Charles Gray , P . M ., Sec ; R . Fisher Young , P . M ., D . C ; £ ¦ Thompson , S . D . ; Collingwood , J . D . ; Oldfield , I . G . ; Uifferiel and Anneveld , Stwds . ; Baxter , I . P . M . ; Enerby , \ -M . ; J . Brittain , P . M . ; VV . Lewis , P . M . ; Tibbatts , Urnovv , Marshall , Mason , Goddard , 'T yler , and others . Visitors : Bros . Moore 227 S ; Haskinsand others .

, , Die minutes of the previous lodge having been read and J-onfirmed , a sum of £ 5 5 s . vvas voted to the Royal Masonic "enevolent Institution . Bro . H . W . Poole , St . Botolph , Mi 2020 > was elected a joining member , and Messrs . John "cLeod Rainsford and G . C T . Phillips having been

balloted , for and elected , vvere severally initiated into the ¦ "ystenes of the First Degree . 1 he brethren afterwards dined together , and spent a very Pleasant evening , the speeches being interspersed with T ^" excellent songs by Bros . Tibbatts , Lewis , and others , l 0- Haskins presiding with his usual ability at the piano .

CROWLE . . j Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . — , usual meeting of this lodge was held on Tues-^ y . the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . .. oadley was to have been oassedbut owinsr to

, \ V iu he ™ as unabIe to attend . Bro . J . Constable , abs !•' •'" '" P ' > but severa ' officers were VV M " ' 'l uenza detaining them at home . The •I- ' "•gave an account of his visits to various lodges . wo candidates vvere duly proposed . VV vi ? - were Present Bros . R . Wood , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Shaw n " " ' * * i R * N * Brunyee , J . W . ; Burton , [( 7 ' % ; C . Fox , S . D . ; T . Turner , E . Shillito , and * •Wressel . Bro . F . T . Turner vvas a visitor .

HAMPTON COURT . ti , i ^ U ' " ett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —A meeting of 1 W i , held on the 25 th ult ., at the Mitre Hotel . Sto \ , ^ * Edward Swain , W . M . ; B . J . Jacob , AA A Orchard , J . VV . ; H . M . Gordon , " P . M ., ; .

1 T ) r- ¦?•W * Pearse , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Pfister , S . D . Ma „ i „ n * > p * W ., as J . D . ; J . B . Scale , I . G . ; VV f ) r A * hearse , 1 MV 1 ., bee ; 1 " . blister , b . U . Mapje Pnf ' o - " « J . D . j J . B . Scale , I . G . ; W Cranrt ™ ' > vard ; Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., Prov . Koom , _ , Master , first Past Master of the lodge ; '" ' «> v . G . Sec ; R . L . Sindall , P . M . ; W . G .

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Kentish , P . M . ; Dr . Roberts , P . M . ; C . Sadler , Harling , and E . H . Lea . Visitors : Bros . F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; Tayler , P . P . G . W . ; Frigout , W . M . 171 ; Francis , P . M . 1 S 3 ; Stephens , P . M . 206 ; T . P . Marker , P . M . 732 ; W . C . Wigley , P . M . 134 S ; Glazier , S . VV . 34 ; Swinscow , S . D . 49 ; and Birvad , 2096 . After the usual routine business , Bro . Francis Burdett

( son of the respected Prov . Grand Master ) vvas raised in an excellent manner by the VV . M . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and after the ceremony vvas appointed to the office of J . D ., as an earnest of the further promotion which it is hoped awaits him . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Sadler , and spent a pleasant evening . Bros . Stephens , Harling , VV . H . Wheeler , and Syclemoore

contributed to the general enjoyment by excellent singing . Bros . Wheeler and Syclemoore gave a line rendering of the duet " Excelsior . " In the course of the evening Bro . Pearse , Sec , reminded the lodge that this year it had attained its majority , having been consecrated in January , 1 S 70 . It was suggested that the event should be marked in some special manner , and the necessary arrangements are to be made .

LEICESTER . Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . —The 20 th installation meeting and annual festival of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . There vvas a very full attendance of members of the lodge and visitors from this and other provinces . Amongst those present vvere Bros . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C .

England ; J . Coulbeck , P . M . 737 ; G . Newman , P . M . 523 ; J . T . Thorp , P . M . 523 ; C . Cooper , P . M . 1410 ; J . Slinn , P . M . 737 ; H . H . Packer , 737 ; J . Hulldyke , P . M . 13 G 6 ; C . Lowenstein , P . M . 1007 ; J . G . Parr , VV . M . 20 S 1 ; VV . H . Barrow , Mus . Bac . Cantab , W . M . 523 ; J . McRobie , Rev . H . S . Biggs , Rev . F . Tibbits , W . J . Curtis , S . VV ., F . Cartwright , and A . Holland , of 523 ; H . B .

Bruce , J . Herbert Marshall , W . M . 279 ; G . S . Catlow , P . M . 50 ; J . Compton , 725 ; R . R . Blackwell and J . H . Harrison , 15 O 0 ; H . Goodacre Marriott , 202 S ; VV . H . Cbamberlin , 523 ; and members of the lodge , Bros . C . J . Wilkinson , P . M . ; VV . VV . Vincent , P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; R . B . Starkey , P . M . ; S . Knight , P . M ., and a large number of the . brethren .

The Worshipful Master , Bro . J . G . Bower , opened the lodge , and after the usual routine business , the VVorshipful Master elect , Bro . Thomas S . H . Ashwell , was presented and vvas duly installed in the chair of K . S . The Installing Masters , who performed ^ their work exceedingly well , were Bros . C . J . Wilkinson ( a founder of the lodge ) and W . VV . Vincent . The ceremony vvas largely choral

( a new feature in this province and one much appreciated by the brethren ) and very interesting . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Henry Howe , S . VV . ; A . Ferguson , J . VV . ; Rev . J . Willson , Chaplain ; R . B . Starkie , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . W . Beazeley , Sec ; A . Chambers , S . D . ; G . J . B . Woolley , J . D . ; S . Knight , P . M ., D . C ; G . O . Marshall

Org . ; J . C . Vary , I . G . ; F . Lambert and J . Hawkes , Stewards ; and James Tauser , Tyler . Before the close of the lodg -e the VV . M . presented a handsome Past Master's jewel to Bro . J . G . Bower , the I . P . M ., who suitably acknowledged the presentation . A like honour vvas conferred on Bro . R . B . Starkey , who also thanked the lodge . The lodge vvas then closed .

Subsequently the brethren partook of an excellent dinner , to the number of over 70 , held in the dining room , and presided over by the VV . M . After the toast of "The Oueen , " The VVorshipful Master " proposed "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which vvas felicitously responded

to by Bro . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M ., who holds the rank of P . A . G . D . C . England . The toast of " The Prov . G . M ., and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was responded to by Bro . J . Herbert Marshall , VV . M . 279 , P . M . 1007 , Prov . S . G . W . The toast of the evening— "The VV . M ., Bro . T . S . H . Ashwell , and Success to the Lodge " —was given by Bro . J . G . Bovver , I . P . M ., in feeling terms .

The Worshipful Master , in response , expressed his gratitude for the honour done him in placing him in the chair . After asking for the cordial co-operation of his officers and the members , to ensure the continuance of the prosperity and harmony vvhich now marked the lodge , he expressed the hope that at the close of his year of office his conduct therein should have been such as to merit the approval of all its members .

The remaining toasts vvere "The Visitors , " "The Sister Lodges , " and " The Officers of the Lodge . " A pleasant gathering vvas brought to a fitting close by the Tyler's toast . During the evening songs vvere contributed by Bros . J .

McRobie , A . Page , C . Page , H . Howe , H . G . Marriott , and VV . Sheen , recitations by Bros . Carl Lowenstein and J . T . Thorp , and a flute solo by Bro . F . Seale , Bro . Barrow , W . M . 523 , kindly officiating at the piano . The jewels vvere manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

MANCHESTER . Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge ( No . 2363 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting on the 27 th ult ., at the Victoria Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting and also of an emergency vvere read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for two gentlemen , and both proving favourable , they

vvere subsequently initiated by Bro . Martin Thomas , P . M ., VV . M ., in such a manner as cannot be excelled . At the close of the ceremonies a very interesting circumstance took place . Bro . Martin Thomas , VV . M ., has had the honour of being appointed Provincial Grand Deacon of East Lancashire , vve presume through the fact of him being the principal promoter of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge , and also for the noble undertaking lately accomplished by the

Minnehaha Minstrels , vvhich vvas an entertainment given by this amateur troupe , the proceeds to be given to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The brethren took this opportunity of presenting Bro . Thomas vvith a complete set of Provincial clothing . Bro . Seth Wrigley introduced the matter to the brethren , and called upon Bro . IT . Nail , D . C ., to present them , who remarked during all his long experience in connection vvith Masonry he had never had

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a greater pleasure than that moment to ask Bro . Thomas to accept that beautiful present . He assured him that every member of the lodge had contributed towards it freely and delightedly , and were pleased to thinkthat one they all loved so much had had the high distinction bestowed upon him . But they all felt it was due to one who had worked so hard and done so much for

Freemasonry in general , and he sincerely hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would spare him long to wear them . Bro . Martin Thomas was overcome by emotion , but briefly responded in most graceful and affectionate words . Music is introduced into the ceremony , vvhich is beautifully rendered by the many talented members of the lodge . The lodge vvas closed , and subsequently the brethren

dined together . The following brethren vvere present : Bros . M . Thomas , P . M ., VV . M . ; Seth Wrigley , S . W . ; F . W . Wollaston , J . W . ; Chas . Harrop , Treas . ; Fred . Hilton , Sec . ; W . A . Brabner , S . D . ; C . H . Beever , J . D . ; H . Nail , D . C ; E . Smith , Org . ; Chas . Mercer , Stwd . ; John S . Caw ,

VV . H . Hayes , Herbert Giddes , Edgar Armstrong , Humphrey C . Lilley , J . B . Kirk , Tyler ; Chas . Smith , W . M . 1055 ; Wm . Morecroft , 1313 , 2360 ; J . H . Marsh , J . VV . 1730 ; John Roberts , P . M . 204 , P . P . G . D . C ; Geo . S . Smith , P . M ., W . M . 2359 ; Alfd . G . Pearce , P . M . 1357 ; and Frank VV . Mee , Stwd . 163 .

RHYMNEY . St . David's Lodge ( No . 2226)—The fourth installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Local Board Office Buildings , for the purpose of installing Bro . John J . Williams , the W . M . elect . The following is a list of the brethren and visitors present : Bros . D . F . Pritchard , P . G Supt . of Works ,

VV . M . ; Roger VV . Jones , B . A ., P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; J . J . Williams , S . W . ; VV . L . Marks , J . W . ; VV . Pritchard , Treas . ; Fred . C . Williams , J . D . ; John Randall , D . C ; G . T . Evans , I . G . ; Giles G . Golding , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Org . ; J . Llewellyn and R . Swedenbank , Stwds . ; J . Aish , Tyler ; Nicholl-Bradley , P . M . ; T . Edwards , T . Acland , B . Rees , T . Thomas , J . H . Phillips , J . Powell , I .

T . Millett , J . Jones , sen ., J . Jones , jun ., D . B . Jones , G . H . Randall , J . Aurelius , T . Lewis , E . J . Williams , Dr . Williams , Geo . Seaborne , Lewis L . Fine , T . B . YendoII , Sydney J . Phillips , | M . Roberts Jones , A . H . Stowell , and Frederick R . Stone , all members of the lodge . Visitors : Bros . Captain S . G . Homfray , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; VV . Watkins , P . M . 1573 , P . P . S . G . W . ; John

Lewis , P . M . 109 S , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . A . Forsyth , I . P . M . 6 S 3 , P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Richards , W . M . 109 S , P . P . G . S . ; J . P . Fowler , P . M . 109 S , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; James Green , P . M . 109 S , P . P . G . Pursuivant ; C . Lloyd Phillips , P . M . 109 S , P . P . A . G . D . C ; B . Phillips , S . W ., D . L . Davies , J . W ., VV . North , J . D ., R . H . Spencer , Stwd ., James Johnson , D . C , W . Griffith , D . VV . Havard , Carl

VV . G . Vergin , James Samuel , G . Deane Burdett , P . M ., and J . E . Webb , all of 109 S ; G . F . Harris , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , S . Sandbrook , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Duncan McDonald , J . VV . ; and J . S . Jones , all of no ; G . Hazell , P . P . G . P ., S . W ., D . E . Davies , G . Senior , and W . Colloch , of 1429 ; L . Rogers and R . A . Can * , of 6 S 3 ; J . H . Taylor , 36 , I . P . M . 1573 , P . P . G . Std . Br : ; and H . V .

Trump . The lodg-e vvas opened by the I . P . M ., and the W . M . elect , Bro . J . J . Williams , I . P . M . 109 S , P . S . G . D ., was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Capt . S . G . Homfray , who then proceeded to install Bro . Williams , and the ceremony was most impressively carried out , after which the following officers vvere appointed and invested for the

ensuing year : Bro . D . F . Pritchard , I . P . M . ; VV . Lloyd Marks , S . VV . ; Fred . C . Williams , J . W . ; Rev . Thos . Theophilus , Chap . ; R . VV . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ; G . T . Evans , Sec . ; John Randall , S . D . ; J . Llewellyn , J . D . ; T . Acland , D . C ; Giles Golding , P . M ., Org . ; T . Edwards , I . G . j G . Seaborne and D . Bevan , Stwds . ; and J . Aish , Tyler . The usual vote of thanks was recorded ,

and the lodge vvas closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Royal Hotel , the tables vvere neatly furnished , and 6 4 brethren sat down to dinner . This vvas served in good style , and the host , Bro . Fred . C . Williams , together vvith Mrs . Williams , were complimented by the brethren at the conclusion . The W . M ., Bro . J . J . Williams , who presided , gave the

usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were well received . The W . M . proposed "The Health of the P . G . M ., Col . Chas . Lyne , " as well as "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . S . G . Homfray , and the Officers of the P . G . Lodge . " Bro . John Lewis , P . M ., responded . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" vvas proposed by Bro . D . F . Pritchard , I . P . M ., and responded to by the VV . M .

The toast of "The Visitors was responded to by Bros . Taylor , Trump , Duff , Davis , and Stone . The other toasts that followed vvere "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " "The Lodges of the Province , " The Masonic Charities , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler's toast . Some capital songs were given during the evening by

Bros . D . W . Havard , Fred . R . Stone , J . H . Taylor , G . T . Evans , A . J . Williams , and several others . Before the close of the evening a very pleasing ceremony took place—that of presenting the officers and brethren of the lodge vvith a very beautiful organ . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Capt . S . G . Homfray , in a very neat speech , on behalf of Mrs . Fred . C . Williams , ot the Royal Hotel ,

Rhymney , made the presentation , which vvas received vvith acclamation . The following inscription , on a silver plate , is affixed to the organ : " Presented by Mrs . Fred . C Williams , Royal Hotel , Rhymney , to the officers and brethren of St . David's Lodge of Freemasons , No . 222 G , in commemoration of her 21 st birthday , and of the year of

office of her father-in-law , Bro . John Jewel Williams , as Worshipful Master . April 16 th , 1 S 91 . " A most hearty vote of thanks vvas accorded to Mrs . Williams for her kindness and generosity to the brethren of the lodge . The usual votes of thanks terminated a most successful and enjoyable gathering .

SCUNTHORPE . St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 2078 ) . —This lodge was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . 'There was only a small atttendance , owing to the prevalence of the epidemic . Bro . H . Langbridge occupied the chair in the absence of the W . M ., there being also present Bros . W . Campbell , S . VV . ; S . M . Peace , J . W . j T . H . Chatterton , Sec ; Rev . VV . Weigall , P . P . G . C , S . D . ; VV . Swaby , J . D . j