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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Faith Lodge ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met for the last time this season at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 2 Gth ult ., when there were present , among ethers , Bros . Welch , W . M . ; Taylor , S . W . ; C . Wetzlar , P . M ., acting J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Trott , S . D . ; White , J . D . ; Godfrey , I . G . ;

Lange , Shvd . ; C . Hopwood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Chas . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Frommholz . P . M . ; and Hakim , P . M . Bro . Latham , 1962 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Salmon was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . in a manner that left but little to be desired .

A petition to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of a distressed member having been recommended and signed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . A few toasts followed . Bro . Hakim , P . M ., in the absence , through an accident , of Bro . Longdale , I . P . M ., gave " The Worshipful Master . " ln the course of his remarks he said that the W . M . had

done well that evening . When Bro . Welch was installed a few months ago , he modestly told the ledge that they were not to expect great things from him , as he was not able to give much time in attending lodges of instruction . However , the W . M . had shown that evening what could be done by application and zeal , and he ( the speaker ) trusted that those officers who were approaching the chair would

emulate the example thus set them . The toast having been warmly received , the Worshipful Master replied . He briefly thanked the proposer of the toast for the kind and flattering manner in which he had spoken of him , and trusted that during the remainder of his year of office his ( the W . M . ' s ) conduct and efforts would be worthy of the reputation of the old Lodge of Faith .

In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . spoke in the most laudatory terms of the geniality , kindness , and exertions of those two hard-working and prominent officers . They were both well advanced in years , but still in good health , and he hoped for many years to come that they would hold . their respective offices . Bros . Carter and Stuart having briefly responded , the proceedings terminated .

United Pilgrims Lodge ( No . 507 ) . —The regular meeting betore the recess took place at the Bridge House Hotel on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., there being present Bros . C . Thomas , W . M .: C . H . Stone , S . W . ; Gilson , J . W . ; C . Peters , P . M ., Sec ; J . Laing , S . D . ; Beste , I . D . ; Watts , P . M ., D . C . ; Bowles , l . G . ; Terry , P . M ., Stwd . ; Joyce , P . M . ; Ellson , l . P . M . ; Cockell , P . M . ;

Noehmer , P . M . ; Low , Comfort , Lipscomb , Dixcee , and G . Harrison , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . J . Harrison , S 10 ; J . Stevens , P . M . 1216 ; and J . A . Bower , D . C . 201 . 1 he minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Low was passed by the W . M ., who also explained the working tools . A proposition for initiation at the next meeting having been handed in , the

lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to a capital supper , after which the W . M ., in his usual style , gave the toasts of " I he Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were duly honoured . That of " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " followed , and

received a well-dcseived measure of praise . The I . P . M ., Bro . Ellson , next gave the toast of "The W . M ., " remarking it was the first and only toast at his command , which he gave with every confidence , for the W . M . had shown his capabilities , and the lodge was very pleased and proud of him .

ln reply , the W . M . thanked the brethren most heartily , and stated how gratified he was with the whole proceedings of the installation meeting . lie trusted that through his term of office the lodge , if it were possible , might lise higher , and at the termination really prove that he had carried out his duties most creditably .

'Ihe toast of "The Visitors was given by the W . M ., who remarked the quality was always good when introduced by such brethren . He would state how kindly Bro . J . A . Bower had assisted in the harmony and presided at the piano so ably . It was what he might tay " springing a mine upon him , " but he ( the W . M . ) thanked him for his services , and the ledge accorded the visitors a most hearty

welcome . The toast was ably responded to by Bros . Stephens , Bower , and Harrison , who each complimented the W . M . on his earnest work , and thanked the brethren for such a warm reception and their willingness to pay a visit when they received the invite , for it was such a homely company of brethren .

In giving " 'Ihe Patt Masters , " the W . M . stated they all honoured that toast for their able and ever ready services tendered to the whole o ( the brethren whenever Ihe opportunity lay in their power . The toast was received most heartily . Bros . Ellson , l . P . M ., Terry , Watts , Peters , and Joyce responded most cordially , and expressed the pleasure and

appreciation cf the whole duties ol the lodge and the manner they were carried out , and would endeavour to make the lodge still more successful . ' 1 he toast of " I he Ofliceis " was given in complimentary terms by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by Bro . Stone , S . W . ; Gilson , J . W . ; J . A . Laing , S . D . ; Htste , J . D . ; and Bowles , I . G ., acknowledging the honour done

them and pledging to do all in their power to emulate the W . M . and Past Masters of the lodge and prove themselves worthy of their position . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a moot enjoyable evening . Bros . Ccckell , Low , Btste , Joyce , and Stevens added greatly to the harmony . Bro . Bower presided at the piano .

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Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The last meeting of the session of this prosperous lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., on the 12 th ult ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; John lacobs , P . M ., acting as S . W . ; Edward Jacobs , P . M ., " Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Bond , S . D . ; J . W . Belsham , J . D . ; H . Willis , I . G . ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; G . Coleman , P . M . ; W . V . Morgan , S . Jacobs , C .

O . Burgess , J . W . Davis , C . F . Bntton , H . J . Keen , C . Morrell , H . Price , W . Green , T . Middleweek , W . R . Faulks , H . G . Walker , J . Woodward , J . Wise , W . Unwin , J . Cox , J . Pullen , W . M . Carter , A . Freeman , F . Costa , A . Clabault , W . J . Thrussell , A . Oddenino , and others . Visitors : Bros . S . Keene , S 65 , P . G . P . ; Curtis D'AIton , 2191 ; F . Buxton , W . M . 1 S 91 ; J . Faulkner , 15 S 0 ; J . R . Walker , P . M . 733 ; \ V . Hoggins , J . W . 1 S 91 ; and A .

R . Polley , 1 S 2 S . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . A . Clabault , and being unanimous , he was initiated . Bros . C . Morrell and E . F . Britton were passed to the Degree of F . C ., and Bros . S . Jacobs , W . V . Morgan , and J . W . Davis were raised to the Degree of M . M . The motion of Bro . Edward lacobs , P . M . and Treasurer , viz ., that the

W . M . be installed at the meeting held in 1 'ebruary instead of January , and that his election , with that of the Treas jrer and Tyler , take place in January instead of November , was carried unanimously . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were received from Bros . Sheriff Foster , S . W . ; C . Liddiard . T . A . Dickson , P . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , l . P . M . ; and others . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed ,

and the brethren adjourned to the Princes Room , where an excellent banquet was served , under the superintendence of Bro . Audenal . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , tnd "The Officers' " toast also , the enjoyment of the evening being much enhanced by music , presided over at the p'ano by Mr . H . Foan , assisted by Bros . F . Stephens and W . Hoggins , Messrs . | . B . Tatton and A . Withers , not forgetting Bro . Curtis D'AIton .

Scots Lodge ( No . 2319 ) . —This lodge met on the 2 Sth ult . at the Scottish Corporation Hall , when the following brethren were present : Bros . ] . Page , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Whitehead , P . M ., P . Z ., l . P . M . ; D . F . Gellion , P . M ., J . W ., as S . W . ; Dr . D . M . Forbes , I . G ., as J . W . ; James Gray , J . P ., P . M ., Trustee ; James Thomson , Sec . ; D . R . Duncan , as l . G . ; E . Johnston Gordon , P . M ., A . D . C ; Ashley Gordon , Org . ; Peter

Greig and Wm . Craig , Stwds . ; Wm . Robertson , Tyler ; James C . H . Hozier , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Lanarkshire ; Charteris , Plenderleith , Laurie , Bailie Smith , F . Faithfull Begg , Alex . Ritchie , C . C ., Balfour Allan , Dr . James Sinclair , Pennacchini , Capt . James Cutting , John Bennett , Peter Black , and James Eraser . Visitors : Bros . H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ; VV . J . Shadrake , P . M . andSec . 1437 ; J . G . Loughborough , P . M . 140 ; Alfred Moore , W . M . 173

Ardishir Jewanji , 1140 ; C . R . Foster , 1466 ; E . P . Delevanti , 2021 ; and Capt . Cooper , 1437 . The business on the paper consisted of raising Bro . Capt . Cutting , passing Bros . F . G . W . Jones and John Bennett , and initiating Messrs . James Fraser and Peter Black . After these ceremonies Lord Saltoun , Substitute Grand Master of Scotland and Prov . Grand Master of Aberdeenshire , S . W ., was elected W . M . j Bro . Alexander Ritchie ,

C . C ., was elected Treasurer ; Bro . W . Robertson , Tyler ; and Bro . James Gray , J . P ., late of Brisbane , Queensland , Trustee . The Auditors were appointed , a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Page , WrM ., proposed by Bro . Whitehead , and seconded by Bro . Dr . Forbes , and it was then arranged that a summer trip and ladies' banquet should take place , a Committee being appointed to carry it out .

The lodge was then closed , and an excellent banquet followed . The toasts were afterwards honoured . Bro . Whitehead , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., " said that Bro . Page had worked well for the lodge , for the Masonic Charities , and for Masonry generally . The success of the lodge was due to him . They were pleased to see such an assemblage around the board , and also to see the W . M . work so well as he had worked that evening . It

showed he was ready to do anything he could for the welfare of the lodge . Bro . John Page , W . M ., in responding , said it had pleased Bro . Whitehead to say some very flattering things about him , but he was afraid the brethren must come to the conclusion that there had been a little stretch . However , he knew the feeling that prompted the remarks was good , and he could assure the brethren that it would at all times be his

very great pleasure to do all he could for the welfare of the Scots Lodge . Bros . Fraser and Black responded to the toast of " The Initiates . " The Worship ful Master thanked the brethren for the assistance they had given him in raising a good list for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the Jubilee Festival of which was simply magnificent , no other Charity having

ever shown such a total amount . The visitors having replied to the toast proposed and drunk in their honour , Bro . Whitehead responded to thetoastof "The l . P . M ., " and said it was very gratifying to him to think that though the present was only the third year of the existence of the Scots Lodge , it had made such progress among Scotsmen . It was also very pleasing to him to find the lodge had

members who came from distant parts . Bro . Hozier , M P ., had said he should feel glail when ihe time cams for him to take office to take the lowest office in the lodge . That spoke a great deal for the Scots Lodge , considering that Lanarkshire , which Bro . Hozier presided over , was a large province . In the Scots Lodge at present were many members who were M . P . ' s and Provincial Grand Masters in Scotland . That was another evidence of the interest

taken by Scotsmen in the Scots Lodge , as it showed that its success was in the hearts not only of Scotsmen in London , but of Scotsmen generally . The Giand Lodge of Scotland bore the Scots Lodge , London , all good wishes . There was hardly a lodge they went to in Scotland where its members did not express the wish that

if they came to London they might visit the Scots Lodge . As long as his health was spared it would be his pleasure to do all in his power for the good of the Scots Lodge in London . The other toasts followed . The evening was one of those charming evenings which

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are always experienced at the meetings of the brethren of the Scots Lodge . There was some excellent singing , a most brotherly feeling among the members , a thoroughly cordial weicome to the visitors , and a bill of fare wherein the various courses , consisting of glorious Scotch dishes , we re interspersed with quotations from Allan Ramsay ' s " Gentle Shepherd , " "The Vision , " "The Monk , " " Christ ' s Kirk on the Green , " and other pastorals , selected by the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . James Thomson .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The last regular meeting before the recess was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday , the 29 th ult . Bro . S . Tryon , W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . G . Blizard Abbott S . W . ; F . Thompson , J . W . ; J . E . Cussans , P . M . V

P . P . S . G . W ., l . P . M . ; Charles Gray , P . M ., Sec ; J . H Baxter , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ; I Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . R . Euerby , P . M . ; F . Collingwood , S . D . ; Oldfield , J . D . ; Mason , acting l . G . ; Marshall , Stwd . ; H . C . Grimwade , F . Grimwade . F . ] . Witthaus , B . Spicer , Tibbatts , Rainsford , G . Phillips , F . H . Phillips , and Goddard , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Maule

, P . M . ; Cheeseman , P . M . ; Haskins , Overed , and others . The minutes of the March meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . C . S . Humby , which proved unanimous , and that gentleman being in attendance , was duly initiated . Bro . Witthaus was raised to the

Sublime Degree of M . M ., and the other business having been dispatched , the lodge was closed . The brethren dined together , and spent a very pleasant evening , the brief speeches being relieved at intervals b y sundry humorous songs , which were admirably sung by Bro . Cheeseman .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , on Thursday , the 14 th ult ., but owing to its being the eve of the Easter holidays , and several of the brethren having gone away , there was only a moderate attendance . Amongst those who supported Bro . E . P .

Peterson , W . M ., were Bros . S . A . Auty , l . P . M . ; John Niven , S . W . ; John T . Last , J . W . ; T . Jowett , as S . D . ; John Thornton , as J . D . ; John Morton , as l . G . ; R . S . Hird , as Tyler ; T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Chap . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . B . Fearnley , Sec . ; Arthur Hirst , and John Armitage Drake . Visitors : Bros . W . Townsend ,

W . M . 750 ; G . Niven , l . P . M . 750 ; Albert Gwaine , Org . 3 S 7 ; and A . T . Akeroyd , P . M . 1432 , P . P . G . D . C . Salop . The minutes of the last regular and an emergency meeting were respectivelylread and confirmed . Bros . Hirst and Drake were impressively raised to the Third Degree , the tormer by Bro . Holmes , P . P . G . O ., and the latter by Bro . Bailey . The working tools were explained by Bro . Last ,

J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Niven , S . W . A proposition for initiation was received , also apologies for the absence of several brethren , and after "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Auty , l . P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and gave

them a hearty welcome to the lodge . The toast was acknowledged in suitable terms by Bros . Townsend , W . M . 750 , and Akeroyd , P . M . 1432 , P . P . G . D . of C . Salop . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Wm . Townsend , W . M . 750 , who complimented the lodge on the Masonic ability of the W . M ., and expressed his

gratification at the manner in which the ceremonies in the lodge had been conducted . The W . M . responded in suitable terms to the comp liment paid him . The Tyler's toast concluded a very pleasant meeting . Bros . Last , Akeroyd , Niven , 750 ; Wilson , and Hits ' contributed songs , recitations , and music to the harmony ol the evening .

COLCHESTER . Angel Lodge ( No . 51 ) . —There was a large muster of the members of this lodge and a few visiting brethren on the evening of Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., to witness the initiation of Capt . Naylor Leyland . The ceremony usual on such occasions was ably performed by the W . M . Bro . F . C . H . Jonesassisted by Bros . Harold

, , Francis , S . W . j Claude E . Fgerton-Green , J . W . ; Harry Becker , J . D . ; R . Haward Ives , P . M ., D . C . ; and J . W . Start , l . G . At the dinner which followed the W . M . gave ln . Health of Bro . Captain Naylor Leyland , " remarking that it was hardly possible for a newly-admitted brother to fully realise the beautiful symbolism which the initiatory

ceremony was calculated to convey to a cultured mind , but was quite sure that when such brother received further instruction so much the more would he appreciate the system 0 Freemasonry and realise the great good which its teaching was intended to inculcate . . , Bro . Capt . N . Leyland , who was most warmly rec ? v ° J said that tieinir absolutely the voumrest Freemason in " ,

Majesty ' s dominions he would not commit the e . rror , making a long speech upon what at the present time 1 knew so little , lie was , however , fully aware , as n people outside the Order knew , that Freemasonry V' ^ j-Jy institution combining a considerable amount of conyivi Jj with a large amount of Chaiity . He knew as all the w , knew that the Benevolent Fund of the Order « is l " j , ! ree . some X 10 . 000 annually to indigent brethren , and that ,

masons could point with pride to-their Boys ' Sclio '" , Girls' School , in which the sons and daug hters of decje Masons were educated . He trusted that whilst ett >\> $ the social pleasures of the meeting after lodge , he b t ^ also take part ni the duties of Masjnry , and that tot they might do all they could to further the interests 0 Institution . rea , After other toasts had been proposed and duly hon ° the brethren separated .

HULL . Wilberforce Lodge ( No . 2134 ) -- ; " the 12 th ult ., at the Freemasons'Hall , St . Luke s-stree _ i ^ , above lodge , which is the youngest and the only 0 f lodge in Hull and district , held the annual instaiw" m W . M ., the choice of the brethren being bestowed upu '