Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 . —At the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark , on Tuesday , 21 st ult ., this celebrated old lodge held its regular meeting . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Meyer A . Loewenstark , who was supported by Bros . G . Free , S . W . ; G . J . Grace , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Donkin ,

P . M ., Sec . ; S . Harman , J . D . ; I . Wilkins , D . C . ; F . H . Elsworth , I . P . M . ; T . J . Sabine , P . M . ; H . Jacobs , J . \ V . Dudley , F . Cooper , Ginshaw , Rayner , Crawley , R . G . Chipperfield , J . F . Timms , and others . Visitor : Bro . F . J . Jordan , P . M . 1306 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ceremonies rendered at this meeting were

raising Bro . Adams to the third degree , passing Bros . Bagneley and Treton the second , and initiating Mr . C . A . Swaine . A petition was signed on behalf of a poor brother to the Lodge of Benevolence , who formerly belonged to this lodge . The work was done in an able and correct manner , which proved the proficiency of the W . M . There not being any banquet or refreshment , the

members separated after the lodge was closed . Pythagorean Lodge , Ho . 79 . —This ancient local lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 27 th ult , at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . Bro . Burls , W . M ., opened the lodge , assisted by his officers , Bros . C . Nash , S . W . ; TNash , J . W . ; W . C . Penny , P . M ., Tveas . ; J . H . H . Doughney , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Roberts , S . D . ; Munyard ,

J . D . ; Shaw , I . G . ; T . Perridge , I . P . M . ; R . Boncey , P . M . ; F . W . Ward , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M ., and many others . All the work on the agenda paper was gone through , viz ., three raisings and two passings . The work as usual here was perfectly done . No lodge can excel , and but few equal , the masterly , correct and admirable manner in which every portion of the ceremonies are

rendered in this lodge ; every officer is well acquainted with his duties , and does his work correctly . The allimportant business of the evening was the presentation of the Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Thomas Perridge , the I . P . M . ( whose unavoidable absence , through severe illness , at the installation meeting prevented its being given at that time ) . The W . M ., in a neat and appropriate

speech , presented the elegant massive hall-marked gold Past Masters' jewel to Bro . Thomas Perridge , which had been unanimously voted to him at the December meeting from the lodge funds , as a mark of respect , esteem , and gratitute for the admirable manner he had presided as the W . M . during his year of office , and the efficient manner he had rendered the work . Bro . T . Perridge

acknowledged this gift in a suitable reply . Bro . I . Wilkins , the Steward representing this lodge at the " Boy ' s " School Festival , was , as usual , indefatigable in his exertions to increase his list , which no doubt will be announced to exceed ^ 100 , showing how great his exertions are , and have been , to secure such a large sum for the Masonic charity which , of all , requires the most help

and assistance . One brothev was proposed as a joining member . The lodge was closed , and about 40 sat down to the excellent banquet , for which the Hotel is famed . Eastern Star Lodge , - \ ' o . 95 . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , city , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult . Bro . G . S , Ayres , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by

R . T . Hill , S . W . ; S . Ducas , J . W . ; J . Marriott , P . M . ; R . Bateman , P . M . ; F . L . Goode , P . M . ; F . T . Sharp , P . M . ; E . W . Davien , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Edinger , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Firth , J . G . Hook , J . Barnett , II . Bateman , J . C ., W . Flower , E . I-I . Horn , E . Pound , E . Roberts , S . Groves , Pettit , H . Stewart , and others . The visitors were : Bros ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; J . Edmmds , P . G . P . ; W . II . Baylis , W . M . 9 ; E . Coste , P . M . 9 ; J .

Westwood , 55 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1309 ; W . Bellammy , 91 ; R . B . Newsom , P . M . 95 ; S . Francis , P . G . S ., G . S . L ., P . M . ; J . Brandcr , 157 ; G . King , P . M . 172 ; A . Layton , 181 ; H . Hersee , P . M . 231 ; A . Durrant , P . M . 276 ; H . Reed . P . M . 733 ; J . M . Ross , 781 ; W . Bristo , P . M . and Treas . 860 : W . C . King , 860 ; P . Baranji , P . M . 1189 ; J . Harvey , 1288 , and others whose names we were unable to ascertain . The minutes

of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot for the candidate for initiation was taken , and was unanimous in his favour ; but through unavoidable circumstances he was unable to attend . The W . M ., in a superior , impressive manner , raised Bro . Hook to the third degree . Bro . John Ennheus , P . G . P ., was invited to take the chair . He then in his usual ,

faultless , correct , impressive and dignified manner , installed Bro . R . S . Hill , W . M ., for the ensuing year , who appointed * s his officers Bros . G . S . Ayres , I . P . M . ; S . Ducas , S . W . ; W . Wicks , J . W . ; E . W . Davis , P . M ., Treas ., ( re-invested ); Edinger , P . M ., Sec . ( re-invested ); Marriott , P . M ., D . C ; T . T . Barnett , S . D . ; Marry Bateman , J . D . ; E . H . Home . P . G . ; C . T . Speigt , P . M .,

Prov . G . Tyler , Surrey , Tyler ( re-invested ) , and whose re-appointment was greeted with applause , proving the great estimation this popular brother is held by all those who know him . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . G . S . Ayres with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel from the lodge funds , as a mark of respect for his admirable conduct during his year of office ; also for his

good and efficient rendering of the various ceremonies . The lodge was duly closed . The brethren , about 50 in number , then partook of one of the lirst-class banquets provided for and superintended personally by Bro . Painter . !> ome capital songs were sung by the brethren during the evening . Want of space , we regret to say , precludes us from reporting the excellent speeches made at the festive board .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

Invtcta Chapter Rose Croix H . R . D . M . —K meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , on the 17 th ult ., and amongst those present we observed : 111 . Bros . G Cockle , 33 ° , M . W . S . ; Col . H . Clerk , 33 , P . M . W . S . ; George Lambert , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; W . P . Ward , P . M . W . S ; J . Forrester , 30 ° , H . P . ; J . J . Forrester , 30 ° , 1 st G . ; J . Glaisher , 32 ° , 2 nd G . ; P .

Laird , Treas . ; F . W . Boord , Sec . and Ralph . ; M . H . W . Sherwin , Org . ; J . W . Figg , 30 , D . C . ; T . Harrison , C . G . ; G . Kenning and C . Cook . The chapter having been duly opened , ballots were taken for several candidates , four of whom , being in attendance , were then perfected as Sovereign Princes Rose Croix . Tlie members of the chapter afterwards dined together , and enjoyed a remarkably pleasant and social evening .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending March 11 , 1871 . MONDAY , MARCH 6 . Lodge 12 , Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadenhall-street .

,, 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons Hall . ,, 72 , Royal Jubilee , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, S 3 , United Lodge of Prudence , Albion Hotel , Aldersgate-street . „ 90 , St . John ' s , Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars . „ 144 , St . Luke's , Pier Hotel , Chelsea . „ 171 , Amity , Ship Hotel , Greenwich .

„ 188 , Joppa , Albion , Tav ., Aldersgate-street . ,, 256 , Unions , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . Chap . 1056 , Victoria , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , at 8 .

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern-Haverstock-hill , at S ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mile ,

end-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Swan Tavern , Mount-street , Grosvenor-square , at 8 .

TUESDAY , MARCH . 7 . Colonial Board , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge 7 , Royal York , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 9 , Albion , Freemasons' Hall . „ 18 , Old Dundee , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-st . „ 101 , Temple , Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadenhall-st .

,, 172 , Old Concord , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 765 , St . James ' s , New Weston-street , Bermondsey . ,, 1257 , Grosvenor , Victoria Railway Station . „ 1259 , Duke of Edinburgh , New Globe Tavern , Bow-road . „ 1261 , Golden Rule , Great Western Htl ., Paddington . „ 129 S , Royal Standard , Marquess Tav ., Canonbury .

Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , PalmerstonTav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction ( 382 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarket , at S ; Bro . T . AAdams , Preceptor . Faith Lodgeof Instruction , Metropolitan Railway , Victoria

Station , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodgeof Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at S ; Bro .

T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John ' s Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 .

WEDNESDAY , MARCH 8 . Festival of Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Committee R . M . Benevolent Institution , at 3 . Lodge n , Enoch , Freemasons' Hall . 13 , Union Waterloo , Masonic Hall , Woolwich . it ' Kent . Guildhall Coffee House . Grcsham-st .

87 , Vitruvian , White Hart , College-st ., Lambelh , ' , ' , ' 47 ! Justice , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . 238 , Pilgrim , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . 749 , ' Beigravc , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street .. " 7 S 1 , Merchant Navy , Silver Tavern , Burdctt-road , Limehouse . 820 , Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond . " 1017 ! Montefiorc , Freemasons' Tavern . 121 G Macdonaid , Head Quarters 1 st Surrey Rifles ,

Brunswick-road , Camberwell . 1228 , Bcacontree , private rooms , Leylonstone . „ 1260 , Hervey , Iron School Room , Walham Green . „ 1306 , ' St . John of Wapping , Gun Tav ., Higli . strect , Wapping . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . _

United Strength Lodgeof Instruction , ( 228 ) , Bull < . \; Gate , Kei . tishTowi .-road , at 8 ; Uro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac S . iqtu , Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway 1 av . ^ Londonstreet , City , at V / z-

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Parkroad , Peckham ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Instruction , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor .

THURSDAY , MARCH 9 . Lodge 19 , Royal Athelstan , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st . ,, 91 , Regularity , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 206 , Friendship , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's . ,, 263 , Bank of England , Radley's Htl ., Blackfriars .

,, 534 , Polish National , Freemasons' Hall . ,, ' 657 , Canonbury , Radley ' s , Blackfriars . ,, 860 , Dalhousie , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, I 2 S 8 , Finsbury Park , Finsbuiy Park Tavern , Seven Sisters' -road , Hollo way . „ 1 3 , Emblematic , Tulse Hill Hotel , Tulse Hill . Chap . 72 , Royal Jubilee , Horns Tavern , Kennington .

1 . 554 . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . ,, 619 , Beadon , Greyhound , Dulwich . The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Goat and Compasses , Euston-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern ,

Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . Stean , Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Mile-end-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George's Lodge of Instruction ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction ( 1278 ) , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Tohn Saunders , Preceptor .

FRIDAY , MARCH 10 . Lodge 33 , Britannic , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 134 , Caledonian , Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadenhallstreet . ,, 157 , Bedford , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 177 , Domatic , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction , Union Tavern ,

Airstreet , Regent-street , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . W . Watson , Preceptor . Stability Lodge of Instruction , Guildhall Tavern , 33 , Gresham-st ., at 6 ; Bro . Henry Muggeridge , Preceptor . St . Luke's Lodgeof Instruction ( 144 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Brompton-road , S . W . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s ,

Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Domatic Chapter of Instruction , Metropolitan Railway , Victoria Station , at 8 ; Comp . Cottebrune , Preceptor , Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction ( No . 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich-road , at 8 ; Comp . W . West Smith , Preceptor . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Htl .,

Fleetstreet , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Edinburgh , Shepherd's-lane , Brixton . Belgrave Lodgeof Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl ., Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile

end-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor j Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victorisg road , Deptford , at 8 . Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , Marquess Tavern , Canonbury ; Bro . R . Lee , Preceptor .

SATURDAY , MARCH II . Lodge 108 , London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street ,, 173 , Phoenix , Freemasons' Hall . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . J . Comb , Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , Stirling Castle , Camberwell , at 7 ; Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Preceptor .

Theatrical.

THEATRICAL .

OPERA COMIQUK . —The performance here remains unchanged . It opens with "The Welsh Girl , " followed by " Found Drowned ; or , Our Mutual Friend , " terminating with " The Comical Countess . " The house was well tilled on the night of our visit . We can recommend the theatre to all who enjoy good pieces .

KINO ' S CROSS . — Ilus little tin' - / re in Liverpool Street , King ' s Cross , was re-opened on tlie 18 th February . Miss Amelia Nadin , of the Bath Theatre , is the directress ; the manager , Mr . W . R . Waldron . The farce of " The Captain's not a . Miss , " opened the programme ; it was

followed by a " comedy-drama , entitled " Worth a Struggle . " "The Water Nymphs" ballet divertissement terminated the performances . SURREY . —The pantomime of "My Son Jack" still continues to draw crowded houses , and loses none of its popularity . It is preceded by "Ruth , " which is well put on the stage .

GOOD deeds are worth recording , especially when connected with charity . Miss Esther A . Levy , a daughter of Bio . Alexander Levy , P . M . 1 S 8 , some short time since composed a song entitled "Think of Me , and Forget Me Not . " The proceeds of the sale were devoted in aid of the . Metropolitan Free Hospital , Devonshire Square . This talented young lady has composed another song

entitled " The Memories of Friendship , the proceeds of which are to be given in aid of the Jewish Board of Guardian * , this charity being totally dependent on donalions , to as ; ist the suffering and destitute poor , to obviate the necessity of applying to the various unions . The words and the music possess rising talent . Copies of both songs can be obtained at Messrs . W . Williams and Co . 221 , Tottenham Court Road .