Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

e The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last ' tin ? were read and confirmed . A telegram was received rm Bro . W . G . L . Harvey , B . A ., regretting that he was able to be present , being detained in Liverpool . He q to have been raised to the Third Degree . The byis as amended , which had been unanimously adopted at \ " u <; t meeting , were read and confirmed . The resigna-• n of Bro . A . Clark , P . M ., was accepted . Letters of ffret at not being able to be present were read from Bros .

nSrkstone Baker , P . M . ( . through illness ); U . A . wuitr , (¦ Hayes , Dist . G . M . 8 th Masonic Dist . N . Y . City , U . S . A . throug h sickness ); H . W . Schartau , Organist ; and J . i ; fates Letters were also read from Bro . Thomas J . Shrvock , M . W . G . M . Maryland , U . S . A . sending " Hearty TOod wishes " to the lodge and wishing it prosperity , with Iptters from many other brethren in Baltimore ; also from Bro . Charles J . Meyer , of Philadelphia , and other brethren , mnveving the same good wishes , and a letter from Bro .

the Hon . John Vrooman , M . W . G . M . New York , U . S . A ., which was as follows : — "Office of the Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York .

"Masonic Temple , New York City , January 19 th , 1 S 91 . " John W . Vrooman , Grand Master . "To the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren of Ang lo-American Lodge , London , England . » My Dear Brethren , " It was my pleasure to forward to you some time since by express a copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lod <* e of the State of New York , which I trust may have

the honour of a place in your library . " I shall never forget the kindness and courtesy which was extended to me by the good brethren of your lodge during niy recent visit to London . " I prizebeyond expression your jewel of honorary membership , and esteem it a great honour to wear it alongside the jewel of the Grand Master of New York .

" It gives me much pleasure to state that the greatest degree of harmony and prosperity attends the brethren of this grand jurisdiction , and 1 am sure that my Anglo-American brethren will be especially interested to know that on the 15 th day of May next we propose to lay the corner-stone of our Masonic Home and School . We propose to make this Institution second to none in the world . My report of the brethren here regarding the most

splendid Institutions in England has given us great impetus in the direction of making our own a success . We would most heartily welcome any of your brethren who might find it convenient to be present at our ceremonies in May , and I am sure you could say something upon that occasion

that would be of practical service to further our undertaking . " Again thanking you for your kindness and courtesy , and with earnest wishes for the health and happiness of each member of your lodge . —Sincerely and fraternally yours , "JOHN W . VROOMAN . "

The names of two gentlemen were given in as candidates for initiation . The W . M . having received " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Prince ' s Room , where a capital banquet was served under the personal superintendence of Bro . G . P . Bertini , the respected manager .

After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed , well received , and honoured , the VV . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States of America and the Dominion of Canada , " said how pleased he was to see Bro . Major-General J . VV . Laurie , the Grand Master of Nova Scotia , with them that evening , and also two or three other American brethren , which

showed that the Anglo-American Lodge was performing the work for which it was founded . They would always with pleasure welcome any number of American or Canadian brethren who would honour them with their presence . Bro . Major-General Laurie replied in a most interesting speech , g iving an account of how Freemasonry had spread in America and Canada , and the link the Anglo-American

Lodge was between them and England . He wished the lod ge every prosperity . The W . M ., in acknowledging the toast of his health , which had been proposed in a few kind words by Bro . Kedge , P . M ., said he thanked the brethren for all their kind indulgence , and of the assistance Bro . Kedge , P . M ., had been to him . . Bro . Kedge , P . M .. in acknowledeintr the toast of " The

, ast Masters , " said he would do all in his power for the welfare of the lodge , and was very sorry that illness had prevented Bro . Brackstone Baker from being with them that evening . He felt sure all the brethren missed him , and hoped with him he would soon be well . IheW . M . , in proposing " The Visitors' "toast ( amongst Whom were many Grand Officers of England and

distinguished American and Canadian Masons ) , alluded to the act that since the lodge had been consecrated they had T ii ! !] ^ 00 v's '' ors > and he hoped all the visitors pree P .. "ad had a pleasant time . They were always welcome . the Visitors assured the brethren of the lodge they had a most pleasant evening ; and Bro . Adams gave an amusing account of Masonry in Chicago , and stated that ... Srandfather and father had been Masons in America . Hie Treasurer assured the brethren that he would look Th Q funds o £ the lod S - " Secretary thanked the brethren for the verv kind

anner in which he had been received after his severe ciclent , and hoped that he would be spared many years to tS K rvice to the lodge , not only to the W . M . 's , but lab ' ^ ren . The work at times was anxious and onous , but he was helped on by the kindness always the ! 1 ards him > and he had at heart the prosperity of

Th T Y \ replied for " The 0 fficers - " ihlp Vi ! ' s toas ' brought to a conclusion a most enjoy-Kn 1 T PPy evening , to which Bros . Bagge , G . A . M . and tv J t ? Woodward > C . W . Adams , W . J . Thrussell , tbilit - et ' lren nad contributed much by their musical

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . meeiii ? Accacia ( No . 2321 ) . —The regular Tji „ r"F this lod £ e was held at the Masonic Hall on p S rsda y » the 9 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . Samuel A . Auty , - '•» was supported by Bros . Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G .

Provincial Meetings.

D . of C , l . P . M . ; Thos . Jowett , S . W . ; John Niven , J . W . ; Chas . E . Ellis , Treas . ; John T . Last , Sec . ; John Haigh , P . M ., Chap . ; John Thornton , S . D . ; Alfre ' d J . Boyle , J . D . ; G . Root , as I . G . ; James Hill , Tyler ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C ; A . E . Harris , John Morton , Robt . S . Hird , and Wm . Sangwine . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Schott , 302 , and H . Fearnsides , Org . 164 S .

The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Sangwine was passed to the Degree of F . C by Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C . The working tools were explained by Bro . Niven , J . W ., and the charge was delivered by Bro . Stephenson , P . P . G . D . C , l . P . M . The resignation of Bro . Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., was accepted with regret , and after " Hearty

good wishes" from lodges 302 and 164 S , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , the songs of Bros . Sangwine and Harris adding to the harmony of the evening . The visitors in responding to the toast of their health expressed the pleasure it had given them in visiting the lodge .

DURHAM . Universities Lodge ( No . 2352 ) . —On Thursday , the 16 th ult ., the installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall . There was a large attendance of visitors , including many Provincial Grand Officers . The W . M ., Bro . Canon Tristram , being away from home on a voyage round the world , the P . G . M ., Bro . Sir

Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., occupied the chair , and opened the lodge , and was afterwards saluted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire , Bro . the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , was then announced , received , and saluted . A ballot then took place for Bro . Dr . W . A . Hepburn as a joining member . The Secretary read a telegram from Bro . Whytehead , G . S . B ., who had arranged to take part in the

installation ceremony , regretting that an official engagement prevented his being present . Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett then assumed the chair , and in a painstaking manner installed Bro . the Rev . Canon Kynaston , D . D ., as W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hill Drury giving the three addresses to the officers and brethren . The Worshipful Master then appointed his officers as follows : Bros , the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., F . R . S ., D . P . G . M ., l . P . M . ; R . Luck ,

M . A ., P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; Rev . H . Yeld , M . A ., P . P . G . C , J . W . ; J . Foster , M . A ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . Randell , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Dr . Hill Drury , P . P . G . R . Norfolk , Sec ; Dr . Lawrence , S . D . ; Dr . L . Booth , P . P . S . G . W ., J . D . ; Dr . E . Jepson , D . of C ; Rev . T . R . Shortt , M . A ., P . G . C , I . G . ; E . Ensor , B . A ., and Rev . J . Lawson , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Stwds . The visiting brethren havine

tendered fraternal congratulations , the lodge was closed . A banquet was afterwards held at the Rose and Crown , the usual iloyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured , including the toast of " The Sister University Lodges " which was proposed by the Secretary . The proceedings were enlivened by songs , glees , and part songs rendered by the brethren of the Durham Cathedral choir .

LOWESTOFT . Unity Lodge ( No . 71 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd ult ., Bro . F . S . Smith , VV . M ., in the chair . Over 60 brethren , visitors , and members of St . Margaret's Lodge were present . During the evening a complete set of new furniture was presented by the Past Masters , officers , and brethren . The number of

visitors complimented the brethren of the lodge for their great improvement made by having such handsome furniture , and also on their working of the lodge . The brethren sat down to supper , and during the refreshment some capital songs were given . Bro . F . Mann , of London , presided at the organ and piano . The furniture was supplied by Bro . George Kenning .

WAKEFIELD . Wakefield Lodge ( No 495 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th ult ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . G . C . Scholten , W . M . ; A . Leach , S . W . ; G . Carbertz , J . W . ; B F . Glover , Treas . ; R . Flower , Sec . ; R . Bowman , SE > . J F . Stafford , J . D . ; Martin , I . G . ; Horner , Stwd . ; H Oxley , P . M . ; M . B . Hick , P . M . ; Goodyear , P . M . ;

Hargeaves , P . M . ; Pickersgill , P . M . ; and Ringswell . Visitors : Bros . W . Fennell , W . M . 154 ; Chalker , 154 ; Greenwood , 154 ; Thornton , P . M . 1019 ; Pickard , P . M . 1019 ; J . Lee , 1019 ; Alderson , 1513 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Jas . Beverley , and it proved to be unanimous . The W . M . initiated the newly-elected member , and Bro . Hicks , P . M ., gave the charge .

WOOLWICH . Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 44 ) . — The installation meeting of the above excellent lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , on the 13 th ult ., when Bro . J . H . Roberts , S . W . and W . M . elect , was duly inducted into the chair of A . The lodge was opened bv the W . M ., Bro . H . Mason , P . P . S . G . D ., and the minutes

of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . F . G . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and the W . M . elect having been presented to him by Bro . Major Eugene Sweny , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., acting D . C , Bro . Nichols proceeded with the ceremony , and duly installed Bro . Roberts as W . M . of the lodge . The new VV . M . then nominated and invested

his officers ( most of whom were present ) as follows : Bros . H . Mason , l . P . M . 5 W . C . Taylor , P . P . G . I . G ., S . W . ; E . Morris , J . W . ; E . Palmer , P . M . 226 , P . P . S . G . W ., M O . ; F . J . Down , S . O . ; Capt . A . C . Hansard , R . A ., 1 0 ; Rev . C . Solbe , Chap . ; E . Sweny , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; E . Denton , F . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; R . Pidcock P . M ., P . G . R . Sussex , R . of M . ; W . E . Saltau ,

S . D . ; A . Orwin , J . D . ; C J . Clapham , I . G . ; Baron H . de Worms , M . P ., D . C ; and G . Mitchell , Steward . Bro . Nichols then resumed the ceremony , and concluded by reciting the several addresses most eloquently , for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Mason was

presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel for services rendered the lodge during his year of office , and those excellent brethren having severally returned thanks , the lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the hall , and among the other brethren present were Bros . C Coupland , P . M ., G . Stwd .

Provincial Meetings.

England , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sidney Clarke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; j . I . Birch , P . M . ; C . E . Birch , P . M . ; T . Heaps , W . M . 309 , P . P . G . D . C ; F . Wood , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . M . O . ; G . Kennedy , W . M . 226 , P . P . G . R . of M . j J . Whiteheart , S . W . 226 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Swinherd , 226 ; G . Porter , 226 ; and C Jolly , J . W . 226 , M . O . 309 , P . P . G . O .

The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , Bro . Coupland responding for the latter . The next toast was that of " The P . G . M . of the Province of Kent , Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., " and in putting it , the VV . M . said they were now nearer home than they were in the previous toast . They all knew and esteemed the Prov . Grand Master , and . daeply sympathised with him in

his recent illness . Bro . Robinson was a splendid Mason , and whenever they were with him and heard him , it was with the greatest pleasure in the world . During his ( the W . M . 's ) career in Masonry , now nearly a quarter of a century's length , he had never heard such splendid working , whether in the Mark or Royal Arch Masonry , as that of their reverend and esteemed brother and Prov . G . Master ,

who was an acknowledged authority in those Degrees , and he asked them to drink Bro . Robinson ' s health with the utmost enthusiasm . The next toast was that of "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . Hayman Cummings , M . A ., | andtherestof the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " In giving it , the W . M . spoke eloquently of the magnificent services rendered the

province by Bro . Cummings , who was both an estimable gentleman and earnest Mason . Bro . Clarke said he rose with a great deal of pleasure to respond to the toast . He did so more especially as the principal object of it was Bro . Cummings . It was somewhat a felicitous choice on the part of their W . M . to call upon him , because Bro . Cummings was made a Mason in

his ( Bro . Clarke's ) native town , and in the very lodge where his father was a member at the time of Bro . Cummings ' initiation . Their W . M . had not said one word too highly of their D . P . G . M ., while the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , knowing that they were led by one of the most eminent of Masons , would not be found wanting , but would do the same as those good brethren who had preceded them ,

and he felt sure that both by their intellect and their numbers , they , the Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , would be second to none in the faithful discharge of their duties . The I . P . M ., Bro . Mason , then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said they all knew the many good qualities of their esteemed W . M . He , Bro . Mason , had

watched Bro . Robert ' s career both in the Craft and Royal Arch , and telt sure that they never had a better officer either as W . M . or First Principal in those Degrees , and in Bro . Robert's hands they might safely leave the welfare of the Florence Nightingale Lodge , and he trusted that he might have a pleasant and successful year of office . The W . M ., who was received with cheers , said that

although he was not a new hand at that sort of thing , yet he could not help feeling a little nervous at being called upon to respond as Master of such a distinguished lodge as the Florence Nightingale was , but trusted that he should be able to follow in the footsteps of those excellent Masons who had preceded him . As Bro . Mason had kindly wished , he trusted he might have a good year of office and plenty

of work to do during it , so that he might have an oppor tunity of keeping up the prestige he had gained , as Bro . Mason had also kindly said , in the Craft and Royal Arch . He thanked them for their brotherly consideration , and could safely promise them that nothing should be wanting on his part to enhance , if possible , the unsullied honour of No . 44 Mark Lodge .

Bro . Mason having responded for " The Past Masters , " and deservedly eulogised the services of Bros . Clarke , Sweny , Denton , Nichols , and the Bros . Birch , The Worshipful Master , in kindly terms , proposed the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . Wood , in response , assured the W . M . that the

visitors had enjoyed a very pleasant evening . They all knew that entertaining visitors was one of the duties of Masonry , and when he accepted the invitation of Bro . Nichols he did so with the greatest pleasure , and had been fully repaid for coming by hearing and seeing the splendid manner in which Bro . Nichols had performed the ceremony of installation . He thanked the W . M . and brethren of the

lodge for their hearty and courteous reception , and Bro . Nichols for the invitation . Bro . Kennedy , on behalf of No . 226 , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the lodge for their cordial reception . For himself he must say that he had never heard the installation ceremony better rendered , and while they had such Past

Masters the Florence Nightingale Lodge would lose none of its lustre . The other toasts were "The Installing Officer , " "The Masonic Press , " and "The Officers . " Some excellent singing and reciting added to the pleasures of the occasion , Bro . Nichols presiding at the piano .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) . —This highly prosperous civic chapter met for the despatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Comps . T . Simpson , M . E . Z . ; G . Herbert , H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas ., acting J . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; N . Provver , S . N . ; H . Herbert , ist A . S . ; Mallett , Janitor ; _ and J . Young , P . Z . Comp . W . Rest , P . Z . 185 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z ., in feeling terms , alluded to the sudden death of Comp . R . Webber , Third Principal , that had taken place since the last convocation . He then moved , which was seconded and carried unanimously , that a vote of condolence be forwarded to Mrs . Webber and family . The following elections then took place : Comps . G . Herbert , M . E . Z . ; N . Prower , H . and j . ( subject to

dispensation ); E . B . Lane , J . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; H . Herbert , S . N . ; E . Brennelli , P . S . ; and Mallett , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . The audit was appointed to take place just before the installation meeting in June . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a well-served banquet . The usual toasts followed , and were duly honoured .