Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The lodge having' been duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Newhouse Addis , which proved unanimous in his favour , and being' in attendance he was duly initiated . Bros . Robertson and Pinkney were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , and Bros . Beer , Harding ' , and Saunders were raised to the Degree of M . M .

There being no further business , the lodge wasclosed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a very recherche repast was served in Bro . Clemow's best style . The cloth having been cleared , the usual loyal and

Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and heartily responded to by the brethren . "The Health of the W . M . "_ was proposed by Bro . Cochrane , W . M . 3 , acting I . P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Ferguson , Treasurer , and was briefly responded to by the W . M .

Then followed thc toast of " The Initiate , " after which the W . M . proposed "The Health of "The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Cochrane , W . M . 3 , and George Everett , P . M . and Treas . 177 . The S . W . then proposed "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " which was responded to by Bro . Morris . Secretary , in an able and fluent speech .

The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Officers , " called attention to the ability they displayed in the discharge of their respective duties , especially Bro . Banks , Steward , for the able and thoughtful manner in which he had administered to the comforts of the visitors and brethren at the

banqueting table . Bros . Buxton , J . W ., and Banks responded . The Tyler's toast having been given , a very pleasant evening was brought to a close , when the W . M . and several of the brethren , on the invitation of Bro . Augustus Harris , P . M . 2127 , attended the reception at Drury Lane Theatre .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

BEAMINSTER . Beaminster Manor Lodge ( No . 1367 ) . — The winter session of this lodge was resumed on the ist inst ., when the iogth regular meeting was held . The attendance , which was small , included the following officers : Bros . C . Toleman , W . M . ; R . Toleman , l . P . M . ; H . Maunder , S . W . ; R . R . Samson , J . W . ; J . Andrews , P . M ., Treas .

A . Hann , Sec ; C . G . Purkis , P . M ., D . C ; T . Cox , Org . ; O . ^ M . Bedment , S . D . ; S . Cox , P . M ., Stwd . ; T . Reed , Tyler , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ., on behalf of Bro . Montague Guest , P . G . M ., presented the lodge with a framed portrait of the late Bro . Henry Ralph Willett , P . G . M . for Dorsetshire 1 S 53 to 1857 . Died

December , 1 S 57 . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the P . G . M . for his gift . A copy of a resolution passed at Provincial Grand Lodge expressing confidence in the Committee of Investigation into the Management of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was read , as also a few of the leading extracts from the Report of the aforesaid Committee . The W . M . announced that the P . G . M .

had , in response to an invitation from the lodge , signified his intention of holding next year's Provincial Grand Lodge under the banner of the Beaminster Manor Lodge . Bro . S . R . Baskett , P . M ., was re-appointed Charity Steward , and the following brethren were elected to serve on the

Committee of the Dorset Masonic Charity : Bros . J . S . Webb , P . M . ; J . Anderson , P . M . ; S . R . Baskett , P . M . ; A . Buller , P . M . ; R . Toleman , P . M . ; C . Toleman , W . M . ; and H . Maunder , S . W . The customary adjournment from labour to refreshment took place after the closing of the lodge .

BROMLEY . Eastes Lodge ( No . 1965 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Parish Rooms , and was the scene of a very interesting ceremony , when Mr . Herbert Ward , the eminent young African explorer , who served with Stanley in the Emin Expedition , and whose intcesting "talk" about the cannibals of the Congo , at Mill Hill

School on the 26 th ult ., created such widespread interest , was admitted into the mysteries of the Order . The following brethren were present : Bros . G . Houlton Bishop , W . M . ; R . D . F . Seton , S . W . ; W . H . Kirby , J . W . ; R . C Sudlow , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M ., Treas . ; G . L . Kennaby , Sec . ; F . Bull , S . D . ; J . T . Tanqueray , P . M ., acting J . D . ; C . W . Blaxland , I . G . ; W . E . Slater , Stwd . ; S . W . Shaw

P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; Henri Bue , P . G . S . B . ; A . T . Spratlin , T .. A . Lister , and H . F . Ward , Visitors : Bros . H . S . Wellcome , 3 ; John Paige , 2100 ; W . ] . Fisher , J . D . 2190 ; H . Van der Weyde , 2190 ; H . Pritchard , P . M . 1415 ; E . Monteuuis , G . S . B ., 14 ; F . T . Rushton , P . M . S ; W . J . Kennaby , P . M . 1420 . The beautiful ceremony of initiation was performed in a most

impressive manner by Bro . R . C . Sudlow , P . P . G . D ., assisted by the W . M ., and after the ceremony the members of the lodge and the visiting brethren dined together . Bro . Ward , in the course of the evening , entertained the company with some interesting anecdotes of his life on the Congo , and with some personal reminiscences of his admired chief , Stanley .

CHINGFORD . Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 2184 ) . — 'The last meeting of the summer session of the above lodge was held at the Royal Forest Hotel on the 26 th ult ., Bro . W . Smith , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Westfield , I . P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; C . T . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; A . T . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P .

S . G . D . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . ; C . H . Canning , S . W . ; A . Dale , J . W . ; T . Ringrose , S . D . ; J . Hammond , J . D . ; J . T . Barnes , D . C ; W . Buxton , A . DrC ; and J . Ives , P . M ., Tyler . Among the other brethren and visitors present were Bros . J . Hughes ( Hon . Mem . ); Aldom , J . Delo , D . C . 1472 ; Dickey , P . M . 2012 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for

Mr . W . Volckman , and proved unanimous . Bro . Aldom was raised and Mr . Volckman initiated , the latter ceremony being performed by Bro . Westfield , the W . M . allowing him the privilege on account of the candidate being an old friend . Other lodge business was then transacted , and the lodge was closed .

Provincial Meetings.

After supper , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , and Prov . Grand Lodge toasts , coupling that of "Lord Brooke , P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " with the name of Bro . Manning . Bro . Manning , in responding' , regretted that so important and comprehensive a toast had not fallen into abler hands .

Yet he could not refuse to add his testimony to the able and masterly manner in which Bros . Lord Brooke and Philbrick presided at and attended to the onerous duties appertaining to their several high and important offices . With reference to the lodge , it was most " 'ratifying to see the able and excellent manner in which the duties and working of the lodg'e had been carried out that evening'by both the W . M .

and the l . P . M . He looked forward to the lodge making for itself a high position among the lodges of the province , and felt sure that under the rule of their esteemed W . M . that high position was within its near reach . On behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers he thanked them , and hoped that Bro . Westfield would also reply . The l . P . M . then proposed the toast of " The W . M ., "

and in so doing spoke highly of the admirable manner in which Bro . Smith had carried out the working of the Third Deg'ree . The welfare of the lodge was their W . Master ' s earnest desire , and in his hands they felt sure of its continued prosperity and success . The W . vl ., in responding , said that he was very much obliged to Bro . Westfield for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast . It was a very difficult thing to

carry out the duties of W . M . to the satisfaction of every one , but he trusted they would bear with him for a time , when they might depend upon it that nothing should be wanting on his pait to ensure the success and prosperity of the lodge . Several other toasts followed , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were both enthusiastic and enjoyable .

LIVERPOOL . Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The 13 th anniversary of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Temple , Hope-street , on the 24 th ult ., and was , as usual , a very enthusiastic gathering . Many eminent members of the dramatic and lyric stage have been , and are , members of this world-wide known lodge ; and this meeting on its

anniversary was no exception to the rule , every branch of the dramatic profession being represented . Of course , the permanent staff of the lodge is composed of residents in the city or suburbs , but this in no way detracts from the harmony , combined with energy , which distinguishes 1609 . The lodge was opened by Bro . H . Round , W . M ., who afterwards installed his successor in a very impressive

manner . He was supported by Bros . J . Cantor , I . P . M ., P . G . O . ; Lindo Courtney , P . M . ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Savage , P . M . ; W . W . Sandbrook , P . M . ( W . M . elect ) ; R . Burgess , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Jos . Bell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Fineberg , J . W . ; J . S . Shrapnell , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Heard , Sec . ; A . Mein , J . D . ; E . Batty , I . G . ; A . E . Workman , Org . ; and others .

Among the visitors were Bros . ] . Gordon , P . G . S . S . ( S . C ); H . Hatch , P . M . 220 ; F . F . Foulkes , P . M ., D . C . 292 ; B . M . Bannytyne , S . W . 216 ; T . Lawton , W . M . 220 ; H . H . Smith , P . P . G . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; B . W . Rowson , P . P . G . S . of W . j T . Lowton , J . W . 2042 ; Dr . T . Clarke , P . G . R . j T . A . Withing , P . M . 1299 ; T . H . W . Walker , P . P . G . T . j J . Humphreys , P . M . 724 ; E . R .

Latham , W . M . 504 ; John Ashleigh , P . M . 1356 ; Councillor W . J . Lunt , P . P . G . Treas . j E . Graham , Stwd . j and B . de Lolla , 244 . The W . M , elect was presented by Bros . M'Kenzie and Courtney , and the manner in which the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Round fully deserved the vote of thanks afterwards passed by the lodge . A full choral

service was performed , namely , " Bryan in C , " the superintendence of musical arrangements being , both at the ceremony and at the banquet ( which was very well provided by Bro . W . Vines ) , under the conductorship of , Bros . Cantor , Greenwood , and A . Workman . The usual honours having been paid to the newly-installed W . M ., the officers were invested as follows : Bros . W . W . Sandbrook , W . M . ; H .

Round , l . P . M . ; J . Fineberg , S . W . ; J . H . Light , J . W . ; H . Heard , Sec . ( re-appointed ); J . H . Shrapnell , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Mein , S . D . ; A . E . Workman , J . D . ; Eaton Batty , I . G . ; Josef Cantor , P . M ., P . G . O ., Org . ; Harry Stuart , J . Heginbotham , and E . Graham ( re-appointed ) , Stwds . ; Wm . Savage , P . M ., D . C ; and W . H . Ball , was re-elected Tyler .

At the close of the lodge , the retiring W . M ., Bro . H . Round , was presented with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge , and during the evening he was also the recipient of a valuable diamond ring , accompanied by a similar present for Mrs . Round . The musical arrangements at the banquet were admirable , and under Bro . Cantor's superintendence a most agreeable evening was spent .

MORPETH . De Ogle Lodge ( No . 636 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 26 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , when Bro . Jacob Barker , P . M ., P . G . G . O . Durham , S . W ., was duly installed as W . M . by the W . M ., Bro . Ralph Crawford , Installing' Master . Among' those present upon the interesting occasion were Bros . Ralph Crawford , W . M . ; John Hann , l . P . M . ; Thos . Gillespie , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Jno . Watt , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . C Wilson ,

P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Barker , P . M ., S . W . ; T . W . Middlemiss , J . W . ; Albert M . Loades , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; C . H . M . Robson , Sec ; J . R . Barker , S . D . ; Thomas Appleby , J . D . j Wm . Davidson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., D . C ; R . H . Dickenson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thos . Dick , Stwd . ; E . Ashton , P . P . G . Stwd ., Tyler ; J . R . Turner , Rev . Geo . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; W . Hudson , P . j . W . 1902 ;

h . E . Schofield , P . M . ; J . Wormald , Robert Jackson , A . Forster , John Roscamp , William Curry , and Wm . Airth . Visitors : Bros . Robert Swan , P . G . Stwd . ; George Trewick and J . R . Short , of 1902 ; William E . Slater , 1169 ; Chas . R . Fail , 1902 ; John C . Moor , P . P . G . D . ; Joseph Walker , P . P . G . O . ; Wm . Gray , P . M . 1334 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and

Daniel Whitehead , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Durham . After the installation , the following were invested as the officers for the ensuing year by the W . M ., Bro . J . Barker : Bros . R . Crawford , l . P . M . ; T . W . Middlemtss , S . W . ; C H . M . Robson , J . W . ; Rev . G . Robinson , Chap . ; A . M . Loades , P . M ., Treas . ; R . H . Dickenson , P . M ., Sec ; T . Appleby , S . D . ; J . R . Turner , J . D . ; W . Davidson ,

Provincial Meetings.

P . M ., D . of C . ; J . R . Barker , Org . ; J . Wormald , l . Q . Thomas Dick and A . Foster , Stwds . ; and E . Ashtori ' Tyler . In the evening' the brethren celebrated their annu i festival at the Oueen ' s Head Hotel ( Mrs . Bowman ' s ! 11 , W . M ., Bro . j . " Barker , presiding . e Bros . Walker , Whitehead , and others from Durham Cathedral Choir contributed to the harmony of the evening

NOTTINGHAM . Annesley Lodge ( No . 1435 ) . —The install ; ,. tion meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , [ L 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . J . Levy , W . M . ; J . T . Spalding , P . M ., P . PAC D . C , W . M . elect ; W . E . Hartshorn , LP . M . ; W . SibU P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; G . T . Olenson , P . M ., P . P . G . S li

bee ; W . D . Pratt , S . D . ; F . Wharton , I . D . ; H . Kiddior I . G . ; A . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ; J . Tavlnr P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; i ' Howitt , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; I . Butler , A . Clarke , ' R Francis , A . J . Payne , C . W . Warriner , F . H . Spenser F . W . Dobson , C . R . Turner , W . R . Hartshorn , G . Esses and a number of other brethren . Amongst the visitors

present were Bros . Rev . T . C . Ewbank , Prov . G . Chan Rev . E . St . J . Morse , Prov . G . Chap . ; H . E . Wilson ' W . M . 47 ; A . Aplin , W . M . 402 ; G . Green , 1 405 ; \\ Walker , 1434 ; J . Carver , 1 493 ; G . G . Bonsor , iS ^ •| .- ' Griffiths , P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; G . W . Dominv P . M . 1 405 ; J . Severn , J . W . 1405 ; H . Clarke , A . Watson J . Bird , and H . Vickers , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br .

1 he lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Levy , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . F . V . Bussell , P . G Chap , of England , with the Prov . Grand Officers , was then announced , received , and saluted with full Masonic honours this being the first official visit of the D . P . G . M . since his installation in June last . The W . M . then said he had the

most pleasing duty during his year of office to per . form , and that was to present to the retiring Secretary , Bro . G . T . Olenson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members , in recognition of the many valuable services rendered by him to the lodge , and which was feelingly responded to and acknowledged by the recipient . The jewel was manufactured

by Bro . George Kenning in his best style . The W . M ., Bro . J . Levy then installed the W . M . elect , Bro . I . T . Spalding , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , into the chair of K . S . in a manna which gave the utmost satisfaction and pleasure to thc brethren present . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . V . Holgate , S . W . ; W . D . Pratt , J . W . ; J . A . HowittTreas . ; JLevySec ; F

, . , , Wharton , S . D . ; H . Kiddier , J . D . ; W . F . Dobson , D . C . j G . Mycroft , I . G . ; G . Essex , Org . ; E . Francis , A . Clarke , and W . W . Sibley , Stwds . ; and T . Killingley , Tyler . The musical portion of the ceremony was most efficiently rendered by several brethren , under the guidance of Bro .

G . Essex , Org . After " Hearty good wishes " were given to the W . M . by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . A sumptuous banquet was provided , and ably served hy the Stewardess of the hall , Mrs . Simpson , the usual toasts being given , and duly honoured .

SUNDERLAND . Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —The in . stallation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , on the 27 th ult . There was a large gathering . Bro . W . A . Priestly , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Rev . J . J . Brown , P . M ., P . P . G . C . j R . A . Brown , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . S . Owner ,

J . W . ; H . Liston , Sec . ; J . Robson Pattison , P . M ., P . A . G . S ., Treas . ; J . C Moor , P . P . G . D ., D . of C . ; N . Lee , acting S . D . ; William Scott , J . D . ; Thos . O . Todd , I . G . j James Hudson , W . M . So , Org . ; J . Henderson , jun ., Steward ; R . Hudson , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . Eng . ; JHudson , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; W . Milburn , I . Goldman , T . R . Milburn , and R . A . Logan . Visitors : Bros . John

Potts , P . P . J . G . W . ; G . W . Bain , P . M . 949 , P . G . Reg :- ; J . G . Marshall , W . M . gj ; J . W . H . Swan , W . M . 04 ; C . I ' . Sutchffe , W . M . 240 ; J . VV . Penney , J . W . 240 ; C . M . Wake , P . M . 97 , P . G . S . of W . ; Wm . Dawson , P . M . 94 , P . G . P . ; T . Surtees , P . M . 94 ; H . H . Pinkney , P . M-13 S 9 , P . J . G . D . ; M . Douglass , So , P . P . J . G . D . j J- ENelson , P . M . So , P . P . G . P . ; J . R . Cutter , S . W . 97 ; «• 1 odd , S . W . 94 ; P . Maddison , 15 S 9 ; W . J . Robinson , James Lee , W . C Fairley , A . J . Dobbing , 97 ; A . Logan ,

bee 949 ; R . Cook , Steward 949 ; and others . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . R . A . Brown , S . W ., W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S . Bro . Brown was duly presented by Bro . J . C Moor , P . M ., and the ceremony of installation was performed with conspicuous ability and solemnity by Bro . R . Hudson , P . l' -i P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . Eng . The newly-installed W . M .,

Hro-Robert Alfred Brown , invested Bro . W . A . Priestly as I . P . M ., and afterwards appointed the following officers for the year : Bros . F . S . Cowper , S . W . ; Henry Liston , J . W-1 T . O . Todd , Sec . ; J . R . Pattison , P . M ., Treas . ; " ' »• Scott , S . D . ; James Henderson , jun ., J . D . ; Thon * Hutchinson , I . G . ; N . Lee and T . R . Milburn , Stewards . J . C . Moor , P . M . D . C . ; and B . SwainTler . The

con-, , y gratulations of the Province of Durham and the representatives of lodges present were tendered to the W . M ., and tlie meeting afterwards closed . c .., The lodge festival took place in the evening , when the "" Master presided , and was supported by the above distinguished brethren , and in addition thereto by Bro . J . "' Wilkinson , P . M . 13 S 9 .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) - ^ I his popular lodge met at the Clarence Hotel on "" r . ^ i ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . >> ¦ J ) Porter , W . M . ; Simmonds , S . W . ; Sapsworth , actin = J . W . ; Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; Warner , I •'>•' P . P . A . G . D . C , acting S . D . ; Ruifell , Org . ; Cap t . 1- , Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and B . Muller , Stewards ; ' l . P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; andothers . Bros . H . Saps *""''

W . M . 2032 , and H . Barton , 946 , were visitors . , C 0 I ) . 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read an j firmed . Bro . R . Goff was passed to the Second 1 W ~ ' , ; es Bro . F . Riverhall to the Third Degree , both cere " ( ya ! Is being well performed . Upon the motion of " ^ Q 0 S and Forge , the sum of one guinea was voted to the ^^ Testimonial Fund . " Letters pleading inability to "