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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE ( No . 2076 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . The chair was taken by Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , who was supported by Bros . R . F . Gould , J . W . ; G . VV . Speth , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Simpson , I . G . ; and the following visitors : Bros . Professor T . Hayter Lewis ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 1 S 3 ; C . Kupferschmidt , P . M . 338 ; W . Glaiser , J . W . 23 S ; I .

Hann , S . D . 23 S ; B . Harrison , 27 S ; S . Baskett , P . M . 1369 , P . P . G . Resr . Dorset ; G . Vozeler , 23 S ; J . N . Bate , P . M . j ; C . Woods , 1 SC 9 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous inciting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Permanent Committee received and adopted . Bro . Woodford then read a letter from Bro . Sir Charles

Warren , G . C . M . G ., W . M ., expressing his regret at his inability to attend . A letter was also read from Bro . Bywater , asking the lodge to accept from him a set of gavels . Bro . Woodford , after reading the letter to the brethren , said they would observe that the gavels were ot antique design , made of handsome ivory and ebony , and were specially adapted to the use of the lodge .

A hearly vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Bywater for his generous and useful gift . The W . M . in the chair then said he had to ask the brethren to join with him in expressing theirsympathy towards an esteemed brother who had sustained a heavy loss since their last meeting . Hereferred to theirS . W ., Bro . W . H . Rylands , whose wife , as they were doubtless aware , had recently died . He proposed that the Secretary be instructed

to convey to Bro . Rylands the deep feelings of sympathy and condolence evinced by the members of the lodge at his irreparable loss . Bro . R . F . Gould , in seconding the proposition , drew the attention of the brethren to the great interest shown by Bro . Rylands in the welfare nf the lodge , and said they all owed a debt of gratitude to him for his valuable assistance in its formation . The motion having been carried by

acclamation , the next business on the agenda paper was proceeded with , which was the election of VVorshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler , and resulted as follows : Bros . Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G ., re elected W . M . ; Besant , re-elected Treasurer ; and Freeman , re elected Tyler . The peculiar work taken up by this lodge—viz ., the study of archa-ology and Masonic literary researchwas then admirably illustrated by a valuable paper read by

Bro . Speth , P . M ., Secretary , on the "Steinmetz Theory , critically examined . " In his paper Bro . Speth examined , minutely , a theory of Masonic origin which , originating in Germany , became known to English readers by the publication of Findel ' s History in 1 SG 9 , and met with universal acceptance , both in the old world and the new . He traced the gradual gro . vth of this theory , and referred to the authors who had helped to build it up , including Grandidier ,

Schneider , Heldmann , Sueglitz , lleidelhoff , and Fallou . He exposed the fallacy and groundlessness of their assertions , and pointed out the inconsistencies of the theory , which , he declared was built upon sand , and was the result , to a ! great extent , of pure invention . The subject , which Pas been treated fully in all recent works on Freemasonry , and may hereferred to in the well-known books of Mackey , Fort , and Findel , was treatei in a masterly manner by Bro . Speth , and was much enjoyed by the brethren present .

A short discussion followed , in which Bros . Kupferschmidt and Gould took part . Bro . Woodford having briefly referred to the leading features of the paper , Bro . Speth made a few concluding remarks . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Speth for the intellectual treat he had afforded the brethren , which he briefly acknowledged . Bro . Rev . A . F . Woodford , P . G . C ,

kindly consented to read a paper at the next meeting of the lodge on "Freemasonry and Hermeticism . " There being no further business for transaction , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . After dinner , at which Bro . Woodford presided , a few loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . " The Oueen and the Craft" having been received , "The Healthof H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . M ., the Dep .

G . M ., and the test of thc Grand Officers" was given , Bro . Woodford passing a high encomium on the zeal and ability of the Grand Officers . " Prosperity to the Quatuor Coronati Lodge " was next proposed by Bro . Woodford , who remarked that they met together as a band of students for the study of Masonic arctuuology . It was their custom to propose this toast and to couple with it the name of a brother , well known to them

all , who was interested in the work which the lodge carried out . On the present occasion he would call upon Bro . Professor Hayter Lewis to respond , as it was the first time he had been amongst them , and , as they were all aware , he evinced a lively interest in the welfare and doings of the lodge . Bro . Professor Hayter Lewis , in response , said this was the kind of lodge he should have wished to belong to , for as

an architect he took great interest in the work they were engaged upon . He assured them that the high expectations he had formed , previous to his visit , had not been disappointed . He regretted he was not present to hear Bro . Gould ' s address , but assured Bro . Speth that he had been deeply interested by the paper read that evening , and thanked him for the intellectual treat . He tendered his hearty thanks for the honour accorded him and wished the lodge every success . Bro . R . F . Gould then proposed "The Health of the

W . M . elect , " and said that this was a toast about which he need say very little . He would ask the brethren , while they were drinking to the health of thc W . M . elect , to also include the health of the brother who had presided over them on so many occasions during the past year . Bro . Woodford had kindly consented to act as I . P . M ., and , with the exception of one occasion , had occupied the chair of the lodge at every meeting , through the unavoidable absence of their W . M ., Bro . Sir Charles Warren . He had fulfilled the duties he had undertaken in an admirable

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manner , and had endeared himself to the brethren by his kind and cheerful manner . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , afterTreturning thanks , said he would not fail to do everything in his power to promote the object of the lodge . The meetings they had had during the past year had been very successful , and he thought progress had been made by encouraging the study of Masonic archaeology . He was proud to

occupy the position of Bro . Sir Charles Warren , but hoped on the next occasion that that distinguished brother would bc present to preside over them . They were all pleased to see so many brethren from other lodges on that occasion , and hoped they would repeat their visits . " The Visitors " having been received and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant and profitable evening .

GRANTHAM . —Doric Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Private Rooms , St . Peters Hill . Piesent : Bros . Arthur G . Gamble , W . M . ; G . A . Buckle , S . VV . ; J . C . Basker , J . W . ; Rev . C . Elsmere , Chap . j G . VV . G . Beaumont , Sec . ; R . Collingwood , S . D . ; B . Beeson , J . D . ; R . VV . Anderson , I . G . ; A . Pick , Stwd . ; T . Jackson , Tyler ; B . H . Russell , P . M . ; J . Scarborough , P . M . ; A .

Childs , P . M . ; VV . S . Wilson , VV . Fillingham , J . J . Davies , R . H . Gilmore , J . Pemberton , J . T . Harmston , J . Stewart , T . Pritchard , G . Osborne , and J . F . Lyne . Bro . J . F . Lyne was raised to the Third Degree . It was proposed by Bro . R . Scarborough , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Russell , I . P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the congratulations of Ihe lodge be given to the W . M . on the honour conferred on him and the lodge by his being appointed P . G . S . W . of Lincolnshire . Bro . Malcolm Low , M . P ., was proposed as a joining member .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — After the usual two months' holiday vacation , the members of the above lodge met last week at the Masonic Hall , Ilope-street , where there was a large attendance of those connected with the lodge , supplemented by numerous visitors . Bro . J . M . Boyd , W . M ., was in his place at the hour of meeting , and he was then supported by a full

comp lement of officers . Amongst those present during the meeting were Bros . J . L . Shrapnel , VV . J . Chapman , W . VV . Sandbrook , VV . Savage , Joseph Bell , O . W . Sanderson , J . B . Mackenzie , Josef Cantor , H . Round , Jos . Fineberg , T . R . Duncan , J . H . Light , Wm . H . Ball , Lewis Peake , VV . Addis , Albert Smith , G . H . Croxden Powell , VV . C . Fane , J . VV . Leech , V . Akeroyd , Andrew

Mein , J . S . M'Donnell , W . Hildyard , Henry C . Arnold , Ambrose Manning , John B . Curtis , Eaton Batty , W . Coates , Edwd . Graham , George Thorne , Walter Henry Owen , Ben Hughes , II . Fineberg , Walter Bramley , J . Jacobs , James Kiernan , T . W . Thompson , James Boardman , Henry Heard , . Tudor Rogers , and James Martin . The visitors were Bros . Robert Banks , Walter Sanderson ,

George A . Harrison , Robert D . Lacy , George Brebner , R . Martin , C . Herriby , Robert Foote , Henry Hatch , H . H . Smith , J . Colman , George B . Kirkland , R . Robertson , T . S . C . Williams , R . H . D . Johnson , and J . W . Binks . After the transaction of the usual business , Messrs . Haslett Kyle and Edward Ford were effectively initiated ; and Bros . V . Akeroyd , J . W . Leach , J . S . M'Donnell , and

James Kiernan , were raised to the rank of M . M . s . Subsequently , Bro . O . VV . Sanderson , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . ; Bro . J . B . Mackenzie , for the fifth time , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer j Bros . Ray and Savage were chosen Auditors ; Bros . Bell , Sandbrook , Savage , Ray , Shrapnel , and Boyd were elected to serve on the Committee of the Fund of Benevolence ; Bros .

Mattisoo , Cumming , and Savage to serve on the Masonic Hall Committee ; Bros . Savage and Williams were elected Representatives on the Relief Committee ; and Bro . J . Mackenzie to serve on the Charity Committee of the Prov . Grand Lodge . Sincere votes of condolence were passed and directed to be sent to the relatives of the late Bro . J . Orr Marples , j . W ., and Bro . John Ballard , of the Stork

Hotel , both of whom were very highly respected members of Ihe Dramatic Lodge . At the close of business , the brethren sat down to banquet , and during the evening an excellent musical and dramatic programme was given by Bros . George Thorne , W . Constantine , J . Cantor , Easton Batty , N . F . Burt , G . Edwards , S . Kirkham , H . C . Arnold , R . De Lacey , J . W . Binks , and C . Hildesley .

ST . MARY'S CRAY . —Grays Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held at the Institute on Saturday , 4 th inst . Present : Bros . E . H . Rolfe , W . M . ; J . C . Newan , S . W . ; E . H . Joynson , J . W . ; Harry Tyrer , S . D . ; J . Pollard , J . D . ; A . Bowers , I . G . ; G . M . Downie , Sec ; Russell , Tyler ; A . W . Rolfe , Algar , J . Tyrer , G . Harlow , sen ., G .

Harlow , ] un ., and F . H . Wilcocks . Visitors : Bros . G . W . Knight , S . W . 1507 ; Coupland , P . M . ; Ettling , 1259 ; Gumprecht , 1259 ; and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the ballot was then taken for two joining members—Bros . H . Grimsey , 1953 , and V . Cox , 120—which proved unanimous . Bros . A . W . Rolfe , son of theW . M ., H . Algar , and E . A . Field were

candidates for passing , and having answered the usual questions , were entrusted and retired . Three brethren were duly passed to F . C . The ballot was taken for five gentlemen for initiation— Messrs . Sidney Mathews , A . Shannon , F . Stanger , W . Lee , and J . Otway—which proved unanimous , the VV . M . initiating three first and two afterwards . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren repaired to

the banqueting room , where an excellent cold collation was provided , to which the brethren did full justice . The usual loyal toasts were then proposed by the W . M ., and heartily responded to . "The Health of the Worshipful Master " was proposed , and heartily drank in bumpers .

The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Coupland , P . M ., and others answered in a few wellchosen sentences , speaking of the amount of work the Worshipful Master had got through during the evening , and congratulating him and the members on such a large addition of strength to their new lodge , wishing it every

success . After spending a very pleasant evening , the brethren parted , some having to go to London .

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DARTFORD . —Walsingham Lodge ( No . 2148 ) . —The last meeting of the session of this young and promising lodge was held on Saturday , the 4 U 1 inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Sadler , P . M . 147 , W . M . ; Deanston Carpmael , J . VV ., acting S . W . ; VV . Rowley , S . D ., as J . W . ; T . R . Beaufort Hinks , S . W . 217 , Sec ; David G . Reddall , 49 , J . D ., as S . D . ; D . G . Stevenson , I . G ., as J . D . ; George Jackson , 193 , Steward , as I . G . ; W . Royle ,

Tyler ; Rev . Hayman Cummings , P . P . G . Chap . Cornwall , Hon . Member ; Imlay , Moon , Noakes and Spilling . The Visitors present were Bros . J . S . Cumberland , W . M . 2128 , P . P . G . J . W . North and East Yorks ; D . Crombie , P . M . 2 S ; Henry Nuding , P . M . 140 ; H . F . Denmann , P . M . 1924 ; and John A . Burton , S . W . 1924 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the W . M . proceeded to raise to the Sublime Degree of M . M's .

Bros . Moon , Noakes , Imlay , and Spilling . The whole of the ritual of this Degree being very effectively rendered by the W . M . The VV . M . announced that he had received from Bro . Stephenson and other brothers several very valuable and beautiful presents on behalf of the lodge , and , on motions duly made and seconded , it was resolved that votes of thanks be given to those brethren , the same to he inscribed on the minutes .

After " Hearty good wishes from the several visitors the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , that of "The Visitors" being responded to by Bro . D . Crombie , P . M . 28 , who thanked the W . M . for giving him this opportunity of returning thanks

for the visitors , and warmly congratulated the lodge on the excellent working of the VV . M . and his officers . Bros . J . S . Cumberland , Rev . Hayman Cummings , and D . G . Reddall contributed to the harmony of the evening , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant and enjoyable meeting to a close .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . Dimsdale , Secretary , occupied tlie chair , supported by Bros . Mcsser , Fraser , Bleaklcy , Hanson , Silvester , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Silvester worked the ist and 4 th Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . Dimsdale rehearsed Ihe ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hanson acting as candidate . The Lodge was then opened to thc Third Degree , and closed down . Bro . Messer was elected W . M . for thc ensuing meeting , and thc lodge was closed , after which the brethren adjourned to their usual harmonic gatherings .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 J ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ,, at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchcster-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Potter , W . M . ; J . H . Woods , S . W . j H . Crooks , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . JS 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 1425 , S . D . j J . Smith , J . D . ; O . W . Battley , I . G . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; Charles Powell , W . M . 1433 ; and li . Jones .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising wcre rehearsed , Bros . Dehane and Nicols being candidates respectively . A communication was read from Bro . Green , regretting he was unable to leave Hastings in time to be present to take thc chair ; and a letter from Bro . J . Bailey , sending greetings . Bro . Potter was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . After ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1 J 07 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . R . W . Fraser , W . M . j G . W . Knight , S . W . j Thorn , J . W . j Baxter , S . D . j Sharp , J . D . j Powdrell , LG . ; E . Storr , Sec . j W . M . Stiles , Preceptor ; J . C . Scales , Treas . ; J . C . Smith , Giddings , J . Hemming , Culverwell , Coste , and Mote . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mote candidate . The lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Coste answered the questions , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Coste candidate . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . After rising for the first time , Bro , Culverwell was proposed as a joining member—carried unanimously . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . W . Knight , S . W ., was proposed

by Bro . W . M . Stiles , and seconded by the J . W ., to occupy the chair of W . M . at the ncxt meeting—carried" unanimously . Bro . Knight , in thanking Bro . Stiles for his kind and flattering remarks , hoped , now thc season was advancing for the regular lodge meetings , thc ollicers and brethren of the parent lodge would come forward and assist him to carry out his duties , and hoped to see a good muster on the 13 th instant . After " Hearty good wishes , "

the lodge was closed . Bro . W . M . Stiles then occupied the chair for the Moorgate Charity Association , calling upon Bro . E . Storr , the Secretary , to read the minutes of the previous meeting , and in the course of his remarks said that since June , I 88 J , when this Association lirstjstarted , th : y had collected and paid in to the different Masonic Charities the sum of . £ ' 329 14 s ., and was pleased to inform the brethren Bro . J . C . Scales , the Treasurer , had enough in hand for six ballots , which wcre duly appropriated .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Holland , W . M . j H . White , S . W . j Holmes , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec . ; [ ackson , S . D . j Restell , J . D . ; Jardine , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler j Brindley , P . M . j Baker , P . M . j Coughlan , Salter , C . Pugh , Smales , Harris , F . Purnell , and Clarkson . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Smales being a candidate for passing , was asked the usual questions , and was

entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Smales duly passed to thc Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . A vote of thanks was unanimously directed to be recorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties ot the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . F . Purnell being about to proceed to America for a few months , the brethren wished him God speed and a safe return . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , W ., on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . | . E . Laurence , W . M . ; Howard Sammons , S . W . j Henry Crookes , J . W . j R . | . D . Bromley , S . D . j F . T . C . Keeble , J . D . j P . W . Rogers , I . G . '; W . C . Smith , Preceptor j G .

Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler j F . Kedge , E . A . Smith , C . A . Itter , R . | . Harnell , E . W . Nightingale , C . Lambert , H . I ' . Mitchell , Frank Gulliford , G . II . Reynolds , G . F . Swan , H . G . Marsden , and James Woodward . The lodge was ' opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , Bro , G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate to