Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

installed Bro . Lloyd in the chair . The newly-installed W . Master appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . Field , I . P . M . ; H . L . Staffurth , S . W . ; VV . M . Hope , J . W . ; ] . Kirshaw Davies , Treas . ; H . Marshall , Sec ; I . Byrne , ' P . M . 162 , S . D . ; W . Palmer , J . D . ; J . Barclay Lloyd , I . G . ; and T . Walls , Tyler . The W . M ., who announced that he was going up as Steward at the

ensuing Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was also elected to represent the lodge on the Charities Committee of the province . Before the lodge closed , a P . M . ' s _ gold jewel was presented to Bro . Field , in recognition of his services in the chair during the year . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet , served by Bro . Booth , in the Octagon Room , the repast being of

the most recherche * description . TheW . M ., Bro . Lloyd , presided , and was supported by several visitors , including Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec ; J . H . Hawes , W . M . 38 ; Dr . Paxton , W . M . s 6 ; Billing , W . M . 271 ; C . J . Heald , W . M . 1636 ; A . W . Lambert , P . M . 588 , P . P . G . O . Lincolnshire ; Bicknell , P . M . ; and others . There were also present , in addition to the officers of the

Iodge , Bros . A . T . Long , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Causton , P . M . ; Field , P . M . ; Hays , F . Lindsay Lloyd , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening vvas spent , Bro . Long being unanimously complimented upon the excellent manner in which he had carried out his duties as Steward .

WALTON-ON-NAZE . —Arnold Lodge ( No . 1799 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Portobello Hotel , when Bro . Geo . Canler , J . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Alfred Welch , P . M . 51 , P . P . J . G . W ., vvho was heartily thanked by the brethren for his services . The officers for the

ensuing year were invested as under : Bros . W . Finer , I . P . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , S . W . ; H . Wilkinson , J . W . ; E . Osmond , Treas . ; R . H . Scott , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec , Sec ; E . Groocock , S . D . ; R . Pollard , J . D . ; A . G . Rickarby , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C ; C . P . King , I . G . ; C . Randall , Stwd . ; and J . James , Tyler . As representative of the lodge upon the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , Bro .

Chas . Hempson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , was unanimously re-elected . Before the lodge vvas closed , Bro . King , I . G ., asked the W . M . to accept on behalf of the lodge a " broken column , " vvhich had been made by himself . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . King for

his present . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , served in his usual able manner by Bro . Dorling . During the evening the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented to the I . P . M . a regulation P . M . ' s collar and jewel , vvhich Bro . W . Finer suitably acknowledged . '

NARBORO ' . —Granite Lodge ( No . 2028 ) . —The fifth annual festival of this new and flemishing lodge was held at the Narboro' Hotel , on Thursday , the 3 rd ult . During the year the vvork has been heavy , and the meetings , under the able Mastership of Bro . Geo . Jessop , well attended , and though held in a country village , the work has been fairly done . The whole furniture and belongings

of the lodge , which are of a first-rate character , have been paid for , and the Charities have not been neglected . On the completion of the necessary vvork , Bro . Jno . Metcalfe , P . M . and Sec , presented Bro . J . G . Simpkin to the outgoing Master for installation . This Bro . Jessop , P . G . A . i . of C Leicestershire and Rutland , assisted by the father of the Iodge , very ably carried out , the concluding

addresses being given by the very popular D . P . G . M ., Bro . Partridge and Bro . Miles J . Walker . TheW . M . then invested his officers as follows , giving in excellent style a charge to each : Bros . G . Jessop , I . P . M . ; T . VV . Everard , S . W . ; W . Key , J . W . ; Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., F . R . A . S ., Chap . ; J . Smith , Treas . ; J . Metcalfe , Sec . ; J . Rawdon , S . D . ; I . lohnson , J . D . ; A . F . Rawson , D . of C . ; Grace , Org * .:

Green , I . G . ; Winkes , Stwd . ; and J . Extor , Tyler . The Worshipful Master , in the most felicitous terms , conveyed the thanks of the brethren to the I . P . M . for his services for the past year , and at the same time , in their name , presented him with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel . The banquet ( given in the parish schools , lent for the occasion by the rector and churchwardens , on account of the death of the hostess of the Narboro' Hotel during

the meeting of the lodge ) , was very well attended , the W . M . being supported by the D . P . G . M . of Leicestershire , and many Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , and all the P . M . ' s of the lodge , and about 40 brethren . The usual toasts , loyal and Masonic , were duly honoured . It is only fair to say that the excellent style of the W . M . ' s working , and the happy manner of his address and speeches , warrant the hope that he vvill be a worthy follower of the Masters who have presided over this young lodge before him .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . » 3 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Wickens , W . M . ; J . J . Thomas , S . W . j W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . ] . Mason , Sec . ( pro tem . ); S . J . Humfress , S . D . ; J . Hill , P . M ., J . D . ; Redfearn , I . G . ; and W . D . Slyman , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro , Slyman having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas duly entrusted .

The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Slyman candidate . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , and the S . W ., Bro . Thomas , having been duly presented , was installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees . The officers were next invested , and the three addresses were very effectively given by Bro . C . R . Wickens . Bro . Slyman

was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro Wickens for the very efficient manner in vvhich he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation . A vote of thanks was also passed to the Preceptor and Secretary for their services during the past 12 months . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No , 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on thc 35 th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . G . Coat , W . M . ; P . Burton , S . W . ; W . C . Williams , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; R . H . Williams , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . j C . J . C . Walker , I . G . ; W . J . Coplestone , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; S , Cochrane , P . M . ; J .

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Ford , P . M . ; E . Fox , H . Cotton , R . F . Brickdale , F . Craggs , G . H . Webb , C . Higginson , F . W . Woodard , and J . Patlierson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Woodard , having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cotton being the candidate . The W . M . having risen , Bro . F . W . Woodard , 1 J 91 , was elected a member . Bro . P . Burton was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1424 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchcster-terrace , Paddington , W . Present Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . ; 0 . W . Battley , S . W . ; ] . W . Stratton , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; J . Stagg , S . D .-, W . Rivers , J . D . ; W . C . Edwards , LG . ; S . Stretch , jun ., Stwd . ; J . S . Humfress , P . M . 733 ; D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . After the usnal preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Stretch being candidate . Bro . Battley was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the oflicers were appointed in

rotation . Bro . Battley presented the lodge of instruction vvith a handsome tripod , and a cordial vote of thanks—to be entered on the minutes—was unanimously carried , which the worthy brother acknowledged in very suitable terms , at the same time expressing his gratification at the courtesy he had always received from the brethren . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , under the direction of Bro . Walter Hancock , Preceptor , the Treasurer ( Bro . J . Fetch , W . M . 1471 ) , Secretary , and other brethren being present . Bro . C . M . Coxon occupied the chair , and , after rehearsing the ceremony of initiation , opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing . The lodge was closed in

the Second Degree , and Bro . Sheffield was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . The last meeting , before closing for the summer season , will be held on Tuesday next , at half-past 7 o'clock punctually , when a good attendance of the brethren is expected . On that evening a meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association will also be held .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 S 40 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 39 th ult ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Boro ' , when there were present Bros . C . R . Williams , W . M . ; W . Steele , S . W . ; A . Austin , J . W . ; F . Eedle , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , ID . ; H . V . Lloyd , I . G . j Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; W . Roots , T . Ladd , W . W . Block , M . E . Stokes , Holliday , H . C . Ball , Friend , Wright , Renaut , and G . A . Ball .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , and Bro . Eedle was installed into the chair of K . S . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section worked by Bro . H . C . Ball . It was proposed by Bro . Wingham ,

Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Williams , Sec , that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . Edwin Fullick expressing the deep sympathy of the brethren in her affliction , and that a wreath be sent from the lodge—carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . F . Seale and M . E . Stokes were elected joining members , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rosefor the second and third times , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 34 th ult . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; W . Brindley , S . D . ; S . C . Fort , J . . ; J . Laurence , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Baker , D . G . Imlay , E . J . Gittens , H . J . Pellatt , R . J . Harnell , f . Rayner , W . E . Cursons , C . B . Shemmonds , W . Lincoln , T . C .

Seary , H . C . Chevalier , W . Hancock , E . Morrison , E . Willcox , W . F . Fendick , A . W . Smith , W . Ham , G . F . Swan , E . Campbell , G . H . Reynolds , and A . Clark . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . D . G . Imlay having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . B .

Shemmonds answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . Bro . F . M . Noakes vacated the chair in favour of Bro . F . Kedge . Bro . T . C . Seary , offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . F . M . Noakes resumed the chair . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the

first time , Bros . D . G . Imlay , 3148 , and W . Baker , 3209 , were unanimously elected members . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., be elected "VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Tbe W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . Higginson , W . M . j L . Cox , S . W . ; W . Jennings , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; G . B . Johnston , S . D . j F . Stanley , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . j John Davies , Preceptor ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; Brietbart , P . M .,- Sims , P . M . ; Arnott , Martineau , Woodard , Whittell , Stonnill , Head , and Cotton .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes werc read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Woodard candidate . Bro . Cochrane , P . M ., gave the charge after initiation . Bro . Cochrane having answered the questions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . I .. Cox vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and , after " Hearty good wishes " had been given , the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 2 bth ult . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j J . Sims , P . M ., S . W . j S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . ; W . C . Williams , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., I . P . M . ; and the usual number of brethren . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , a well-known and hard-working member of the Craft acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by Bro . J . Sims , S . W „ assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Sims was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Many matters of importance were discussed by those present , and it is hoped that there will be a full muster of the members at the next meeting for special reasons .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . j D . Stroud , J . W . j E . Ayling , Preceptor : G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; Cochrane , P . M ., J . D . ; Arlidge , I . G . 5 J . Sims , P . M . ; and F . Wilkins .

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Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutea of « last meeting were read and confirmed . I . odge vvas opened in Jk Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree R Wilkins offering himself as a candidate for passing , was exam * I and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree and th ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wilkins candidate' I A was resumed to the First Degree , and called off and on TP iuiuse lur iirst iime tne

* v .. LUG , ana ones were collected Ti W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . J . H . Wood was A ,,, W . M . tor next meeting . Bro . Wood submitted the Auditn report , which , on the motion of Bro . Stroud , seconded by Bro r Craggs , was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was Ba « I to the Auditors , and also to Bro . G . Gardner for his exertio towards the success of the annual supper . After " Hearty en \ wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed . * " "

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 203 i ) .-A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Criterion , Piccarf i „ Present : Bros . E . B . Cox , W . M . ; T . C . Artand , SJW n ,, * J . W . j C . Bellerby , Sec . ; Rowe , S . D . ; E . H . Bellerby In ' Walters , I . G . j Cleghorn , P . M ., Preceptor ; Woodruff , P M . ' v **' Joel , P . M . ; Hemming , P . M . j Parker , P . M . ; Collens P M Reed , Buxton , Bevis , Tooley , Ray , Bonham , Thomson Thom W . Bellerby , Dusterwald , Greenway , and Prendergast . ' The lodce was onened in the First IWree . and th .. mi «^ J « Littj

, . . _ , ~ -o---, ... ...... , were read . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Ray candi date . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the Precente and Bro . Thom worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lectnr . respectively . Lndge was resumed to the First Degree , and Rm Hemming worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture . The W . M rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Artaud was elected VV M for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time and ' ali Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . '

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2010 ) -A meeting was held on Friday , the 2-jth ult ., at the King ' s Arms Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson PM ' W . M . ; Hume , S . W . ; Piper , J . W ., * Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor' Coughlan , Sec ; Dottrell , S . D . ; Blades , J . D . ; Stutlield IG - Molony , Roberts , Edwards , and Shaw . ' ' *' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Molony , a candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions anil vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ancl the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Molony being the candidate The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Piper who resumed the lodge to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Shaw being the candidate . Bro . Boulton assisted by the brethren , worked the ist Section of the Lecture ' Nothing further olfering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —Thc usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , thc 38 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Beavan , W . M . ; Hill , S . W . j Grover , J . W . ; Russell , S . D . j Pugh , J . D . j Winny , I . G . ; Andrews , Sec ; Partridge , Taylor , Poole , Block , and Foot .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , vvith Bro . Poole as candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren , Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Taylor answered the usual questions in a perfect manner , and vvas entrusted . Lodge

was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Taylor as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . W . J . Ford , 2 rJ , was elected a joining member , and returned thanks . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Hill , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Hill returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . TheW . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —This chapter held its first meeting of the year at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City , on Saturday , the 26 th ult . The chapter was opened by Comps . Frederick Elder , M . E . Z . ; Frederick , Walters , P . P . G . ist A . S . Middx ., P . Z ., S . Ii ., as H , ; and John Brockett Sorrell , P . Z ., Treas ., as J .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies were received from Comps . P . R Nairne , P . Z ., O . C ; CT . Doray , P . Z . ; VV . M . Goss , P . Z . ; A . W . Thorpe , P . Z . ; R . P . Tebb , P . Z . , * W . R . Morton , P . Z . ; Dr . W . S . Wyman , P . Z . ; Dr . John Dixon , P . Z ; and J . E . Cockett , H ., regretting their

inability to attend . Comp . H . F , Paget , the J . elect , was again through his continued ill-health unable ( much to his regret ) to be present . The usual notice of motion was given by Comps . Frederick Walters , S . E ., and John Brockett Sorrell , P . Z ,, Treas ., "That a sufficient sum be voted from the chapter funds to Comp . Frederick Elder to purchase a P . Z . ' s jewel , to be presented to him for efficient

services rendered to the chapter . " A candidate for exaltation vvas mentioned for next meeting . An appeal for support of Comp . J . E . Cockett ' s , H ., list as the Steward representing this chapter at the ensuing Festival of Girls vvas made . Business ended , the chapter vvas closed . The usual splendid banquet and dessert followed . Corap . William Alexander Barrett , G . Org . G . L . and G . C , P- *' P . Z ., vvas the only visitor .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . isty " This chapter met for the desoatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Comps . H . Clemow , M . E . Z . ; F . Farring ton , H . ; W . E . Farrington , J . ; Alfred Tisley , *?• &• ••

Farthing S . N . ; Benningfield , ist A . S . ; T . C . W *¦''¦ - P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . ; G . Manners , C . C , V . C , Treas . ; Skelton , Edwards , Gaze , and others . , The minutes of the previous convocation were read a confirmed . The following were then elected officers the year ensuing : Comps . F . Farrington , M . E . Z . ; ; E . Farrington , H . ; Farthing , J . ; T . C . Walls , b ^ - > TAWoodbridgeCCSN Benincfield P . S-5 u *

. . , ., .. ; , . Moore , ist A . S . ; Gaze , 2 nd A . S . ; Manners , /! reas- ' and Gilbert , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel having D ^ voted to the M . E . Z ., a vote of thanks was unanrnio "' - ' passed to Comp . A . Tisley , P . Z ., for his services as s- £ and regretting his retirement from that office . A vo ^ rnn ^ nlpnrp was nncsprl fn lhe . \ v ' , An \„ anH familv Ot Iu . .. „

Bro . H . Dalwood , a founder , and second M . E . Z . ° chapter . ¦ ted Comps . Gaze and Edwards having been app ° » Auditors , the chapter vvas closed , and the Of mp Js \ deA adjourned to the banquet , which vvas most ably P over by Comp . H . Clemow . The usual toasts followed .