Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

"The Initiate" having been honoured , the W . M . cordially proposed "The Visitors . " Bro . D . C Jones , P . P . J . G . W . South Wales , in response , said he thought in the lodge that evening of his first visit to London 30 years ago , when he felt exceedingly lonely . Since then he had visited London on many occasions , but he must say he never experienced so much delight as he had that night . The working he saw was very similar to what

he was accustomed , and he began to think he was back at the Caradoc Lodge at Swansea . He was pleased at having visi ed that noble lodge . The initiation was nicely done , and also the installation ceremony by the I . P . M ., and he regretted hisDtputy Provincial Grand Master was not able to be present as he had expected . He had made that visit to London more especially to honour Bro . Grose , a member of the lodge , who was also W . M . of the Caradoc Lodge ,

and whose installation was one of the most magnificent gatherings ever held in South Wales . He was very much obliged to the Galen Lodge for its kind hospitality , which the members of the Caradoc Lodge would be happy to return if the opportunity occurred . Bros . Watts , Crowdy , and Doughty also replied .

"The Officers having been given , the Tylers toast closed the proceedings . Bro . Haskins , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and several brethren assi .-ted in the musical programme , which included two Welsh songs from Bro . Jones , P . P . J . G . W . South Wales .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

ALDERLEY . Alan Lodge ( No . 236 S ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Queen ' s Motel , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . There was an initiation and a raising . The former ceremony was performed by Bro . T . W . Markland , W . M ., and the latter by Bro . A . Lavley , P . vl ., P . P . A . G . Sec . The following were present : Bros . V . W . Markland , Prov .

G . S ., W . M . ; Jones , P . M . ; Stevens , P . M . ; Keymer , S . W . ; Baxter , J . W . ; A . Lawley , P . P . A . G . Sec , Treas . ; W , Ramsden , P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; Dumbrill-Davies , J . D . ; Bourne , I . G . ; Henry , Org . ; E . A . Crompton , Asst . Sec ; Tomlinson , G . Melcalfe , Fielding , Danby , Clewley , Nuttall , Heterkin , Pope , T . S . Beaumont , and T . VV . Beaumont . Visitors Bros . Henry Smith , P . M ., P . G . D . ; George McClelland , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . i . Smith , P . M . ; and J . Sherlock .

CANTERBURY . United Industrious Lodge ( No . 31 ) . —An emergency meeting of this ancient lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on the 25 th ult ., for the purpose of initiating into the Order Mr . Frank William Ward , son of Bro . Horatio Ward , P . P . G . W . Wilts ., when a large number of brethren were present : Bros . E . B . Goulden ,

W . M . ; the Rev . H . M . Maugham , l . P . M . and P . P . G . C ; E . L . Gardener , S . VV . ; H . H . Mount , J . VV . ; H . Ward , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Plant , P . M . and Sec , P . P . G . O . ; W . Ashenden , P . M ., D . C , and Prov . G . D . C . ; Dr . VV . H . Longhust , P . M . and P . P . G . O ., Organist ; Frank Baker , S . D . ; J . S . Sutton , J . D . ; G . J . Drury , I . G . j P . Blake , Tyler ; H . T . Sankey , P . M . and P . P . S . G . W . ; W . lice ,

P . M . and P . P . G . O . ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M . and P . P . G . S . of VV . ; | . T . Reeves , P . M . 1915 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; R . Rhodes , H . M . Biggleston , J . F . Whichcord , Stwd . ; R . T . Wheeler , and E . Johnson . The following visitors were present ; Bros , the Kev . Montague Williams , P . G . Chap . Victoria ; T . IT . B ' amires , P . M . 1449 and P . G . S . B . ; E . Lukey , P . M . 109 , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Saunders , P . M . 1915 ,

Prov . G . R . ; S . Newton , W . M . 7 S . 1 ; T . B . Rossiter , P . M . 972 ; T . Easton , P . M . 972 and 2305 ; W . Plant , P . M . y 72 ; Albert Pilcher , P . M . 972 ; G . E . Tournay , S . W . 972 ; J . Farmery , J . VV . 1449 ; J . H . Higgins , J . Grundy , VV . Halward , and N . Shaw . The Worshipful Master informed the brethren that the emergency meeting had been called on the requisition of

Bro . H . Ward , P . M ., and Bro . Ashenden , P . M ., to ballot for , and if elected , to initiate Mr . Frank William Ward into Freemasonry . The ballot having proved unanimous , the W . M . then invited Bro . H . Ward to take the chair and initiate his son . The candidate being admitted . , the ceremony was performed in a most feeling and impressive manner , every officer was in his place , and discharged his

duties in a perfect manner , Bro . Dr . Longhurst presided at the organ , and the musical arrangements were carried out by Bros . Plant , Rhodes , Grundy , Higgins , and Halward , in splendid style . The charge was given by Bro . Ashenden , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C The lodge having been closed , a most enjoyable evening was passed by the brethren , Bro . H . Ward takinc the

opportunity of expressing his thanks to the W . M . for allowing him to initiate his son into the Order , and also to the brethren for attending in such large numbers to do honour to him on such an unique occasion , and more particularly to the members ot the cathedral choir for assisting

in the musical arrangements , which had given greateffect to the ceremony . Altogether , that was one of the red-letter days in thc history of the lodge , and also of the records of Bro . H . Ward , who has done so much to promote the progress of the various branches of Freemasonry in the ancient City of Canterbury .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Didsbury Hotel . There was , as usual , a very large attendance , the following being present : Bros . F . Stretch , VV . M . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., S . VV . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; J . M . Veal , Sec ; John Walker , S . D . ; F . Thomas , J . D . ; I . Sharpies and

F . Morgan , Stewards ; J . Lawrence , J . Smith , Worstencroft , Rousell , Dearnerley , Jepson , Wilkinson , J . J . Booth , Ashworth Kay , Uatchford , Norris , Baldwin , Clegg , and Metcalf . Visitors : Bros . VV . Nicholl , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Smith , 1773 ; VV . Craig Royle , W . M . elect 1170 ; and C .

Shaw . The lodge was opened by Bio . Fred Stretch , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . There were two passings , uoth ceremonies being performed by the VV . M ., Bro . O . A . Myers , P . M ., S . W ., giving the working tools . The lodge was then closed .

DON CASTER . St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 242 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge for electing the VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was held in the St . George ' s Rooms , on Friday ,

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the 7 th instant . Present : Bros . F . Webb , W . M . ; G . Newsum , S . VV . ; F . Rand , acting J . VV . ; J . Fitzererald , l . P . M . ; C . M . Hartley . Treas . ; J . H . Pawson , S . D . ; V . H . Buckland , J . D . ; G . VV . Smith , I . G . ; H . C White , Org . ; S . Lester and T . Turner , Stewards ; F . D . Walker , P . P . ) . G . D . ; A . Parkin , P . M . ; A . W . Fretwell , P . M . ; C . Goldthorpe , P . M ., Charity Steward : G .

G . Wilkie , VV . H . Chambers , J . F . Hanson , J . B . Gibvm , G . M . Parkinson , F . Barron , P . Jenner , H . Foster , VV . Goodair , C . A . Woodhouse , C . Hopkinson , J . Ravner , H . A . Loundes , and J . Hirst and J . Mason , Tylers . Visitors : Bros . Kev . G . Stock , Chap . 1 S 4 S ; J . Constable , 14 S 2 and 2259 ; W . Pardon , 17 S 9 ; and T . Barber , 2259 . t he lodge having been opened , the Treasurer produced

his balance-sheet as audited , which was very satisfactory . Ihe election for VV . M . resulted in an unanimous vote for Bro . E . Newsum , S . VV ., and t that brother thanked the brethren in a neat , appropriate speech . The same may be said in the election of Treasurer , when Bro . C . M . Hartley was re-elected . The Tylers , Bros . Hirst and Mason were

also re-elected . Ballots were taken for Messrs . S . B . Castle and H . Barnett , which , being unanimous , those two gentlemen were duly initiated , and Bro . J . Shores was elected as a joining member . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the ante-room for light supper .

MIDDLESBOROUGH . Orde-Powlett Lodge ( No . 2391 ) . —The annual festival and installation of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th instant , when Bro . T . Gibson Poole , J . W ., was installed VV . M ., the ceremony being impressively performed in the presence of a large company of brethren by Bro . Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W .

England , Deputy Prov . G . M . After the installation , the newly-elected VV . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . W . J . Watson , P . P . G . R ., l . P . M . ; F . Shepherd , S . VV . ; J . Holland , J . VV . ; T . R . Dent , P . G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; VV . H . Johnson , Sec ; R . W . Williams , S . D . ; H . Nelson Collingwood , J . D . ; I . Forbes , I . G . j R . W . Gibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C ; J . F .

Stewart , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; VV . H . Robinson and A . E . Thomas , Stwds . ; J . Ingram , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Tyler ; and VV . Holloway , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Charity Representative . The following brethren were present : Bros . W . | . Watson , W . M . ; W . Holloway , S . VV . ; T . Gibson Poole , J . VV . ; F . Shepherd , Sec ; J . Holland , S . D . ; W . H .

Johnson , J . D . ; R . VV . Williams , I . G . ; R . W . Gibbs , D . C ; J . F . Stewart , Org . ; H . Nelson Collingwood and J . Forbes , Stewards ; J . Ingram , Tyler ; H . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . A . Manners , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; T . Hogg , VV . IT . Robinson , R . Sc . tson , P . M . ; J . Macdonald , R . G . Clayton , C . VV . Jordan , A . E . Thomas , A . Scotson , R . Scupham , K . Braithwaite , P . M . ; W . j .

Bruce , P . M . ; R . VV . Goldsbrough , G . Garthwaite , and W . Hulsmann . Visitors : Bros . R . Gent , C . F . Jarvis , VV . A . Hutchencc , P . M . ; VV . H . Dixon , W . M . j G . Hood , P . M . ; J . Thomas , VV . Thompson , W . Snaith , A . Kinghorn , R . Davison , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Graham , S . F . Thompson , VV . H . Coivper , P . M ., P . P . G . K . ; E . F . Wallace , T . Henderson , J . Hornsby , J . Winterschalden ,

P . M . ; C . Foster , and F . Dunstan . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Bro . W . J . Watson , I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett with a magnificent gold jewel , Masonically designed , to embrace his armorial bearings and motto , " Aymez Loyaulte . " In the evening a splendid banquet was served at the Wellington Hotel , by the host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs .

E . W . Scarlett , and the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the banquet selections of music were played by IT . Johnson Laird and Son ' s band , and much appreciated . The D . P . G . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Bro . \ V . J . Watson , the I . P . M ., an illuminated address , testifying of his servires to the Craft , especially as founder of thc lodge , first W . M ., and re-election to thc chair for the succeeding term .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( i 134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-street , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . E . Webb , VV . M ., presided . The lodge was opened and closed in the Three

Degrees . The following brethren were present : Bros . G . S . Smith , P . M . ; B . Eckersley , S . VV . ; John Waring , P . M ., Sec ; H . Waterhouse , S . D . ; J . Ogdeu , J . D . ; A . H . Dullin , P . M ., D . C ; R . VV . Martin , I . G ; James Green « nd VV . II . Browne , Stwds . ; A . K . Boothroyd , A . R . Holden , Henry F . Atkinson , VV . Flitt , and N . Jones .

SUNDERLAND . Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —A special emergency meeting . of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 10 th inst ., in order to confer the Third Degree on Bro . Dr . C . Vincent . Theie was a large attendance of brethren , including many of the leading Masons of the town . Bro . VV . D . T hompson , Grand Master , presided , and the Degree

was conferred in a very impressive manner by Bro . Aid . Levy , P . P . J . G . W ., and Bro . J . D . Dodd , P . P . G . Std . Br ., who were assisted by Bros . J . R . Pattison , Asst . P . G . Sec . ; W . Watson , Shimrnin , J . Craig , and Havelock . Bro . L . Campion presided at the organ .

Subsequently a complimentary dinner was held at the GranrI hotel , which was attended by 55 brethren . After dinner the usual loyal toasts were honoured , and songs were sung by Messrs . Duncanson , Campion , and J . Napier , Mr . Tate recited , and Mr . G . F . Vincent was the pianist .

TEDDING TON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This lodge met at the Clarence Hotel , on the 2 yth ult . Among those present were i-lros . W . Middleweek , VV . M . ; VV . IT . Windcatt , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; B . Muller , S . W . ; R . W . Forge . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; F . L . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., S . D . ; J . E . Ruffell , J . D . j VV . R . Playlord , I . G . ; Capt .

T . C . Walls , P . P . G . W ., Stwd . ; J . Barns , l . P . M . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , P . M . ; Finch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; and VV . J . Porter , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Amongat the visitors were Bros . Rogers , VV . M . 733 ; Barrett , P . M . 742 ; Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; Ball , 15 ; Lapel , 495 ; Campbell , 742 ; Fish , 123 S ; Hopkins , 1381 ; Fox , 1 . 512 ; Strachan , 1 G 3 S ; Bennett , 2012 ; Wallace , 2331 ; Hashan , 245 S ; J . Chilcott , and others .

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The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed Bro . VV . IT . Windeatt , VV . M . elect , having been dul y pre . sented , the W . M . impressively installed him into the chair of K . S .. assisted by Bros . Finch , P . M ., as S . W . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., as J . W . ; Warner , P . M ., as D . C ; and Simmonds , P . M ., as I . G . ; The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . B . Muller , S . W . ; p Chandler , P . M . _ 6 I ; 6 , J . W . ; R . W . Forge , P . M ., Treas . ;

E . W . Warner , P . M ., Sec ; J . E . Ruffell , S . D . ; W . R Playford , J . D .: W . Smith , I . G . ; J . Barns , D . C . ; E . J . Packinton , Org . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., T . Middleweek , and E . Hall , Stwds . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The Secretary formally announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex would be held at Teddinston , on the first Saturday in Mav .

It was a special honour to Teddington and to the many local Masons , and he hoped that the members of No . 1793 would attend largely . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . in charge ; H . H . Brown , P . G . Sec ; J . Piller , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and others . Several propositions for initiation at the next meeting were handed in . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Capt . Walls responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " In the course of his remarks he touched upon the fact that Bro . the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., P . S . G . W ., would be installed as their Provincial Grand Master . An important event in the annals of the province . It was to be hoped that the Pro

Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , would perform the ceremony , and thus give an additional prestige to the occasion . "The Health of the W . M . " followed . The l . P . M ., in proposing this toast , said that he had every reason to believe that Bro . Windeatt ' s year would be more successful than his ( the speaker ' s ) had been . There were three candidates proposed that evening for initiation at the next

meeting , and he hoped that others would follow . The Worshipful Master having replied , gave " The Installing Officer . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated Bro . T . Middleweek upon the success that had attended his efforts that day . It proved that he possessed a thorough knowledge of Masonry , and it was a pity that his abilities had not had greater scope for exhibition during the past year .

This toast havine been duly honoured , the l . P . M . replied . Bros . Rogers , VV . M . 733 ; Barrett , P . M . 742 ; and Harvey , P . M . 1314 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors" in very exhaustive and complimentary terms . Bros . Finch and Porter replied to the toast of " The Past Masters ; " Bros . Forge , Warner , Muller , and Chandler for " The Officers ; " and Bro . Simmonds , P . M .,

representative of the Masonic Charity Committee for the province , made a stirring speech on behalf of "The Masonic Charities . " During the proceedings Bros . Packinton , E . Hall , J . Chilcott , Hopkins , and Mr . E . Ruffell instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren , Bro . Hopkins's campanological selections being greatly appreciated and redemanded .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) , —This lodge was held on Wednesday , the 5 th instant , in the Masonic Room , Peace Hall . Present : Bros . Constable , P . M ., W . M . ; S . H . C . Ashlin , l . P . M . ; G . Kenyon , S . W . ; W . Martin , J . W . ; A . L . Peace , P . M ., Treas ., acting Org . ; VV . P . Robotham , Sec . ; J . IT . Bletcher , P . M ., Almoner ; A . Goodhind , S . D . ; T . Barber , J . D . ; F . T .

Turner , I . G . ; B . Maskill , G . Eland , F . Pine , Tyler ; and others . The lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for Mr . E . Hurst , which proved unanimous , and he was duly initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Peace giving the charge , and Bro . Goodhind the working tools . After lodge the brethren sat down to supper , when the usual Masonic toasts were given , and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Grand Master ' s Chapter ( No . : )•— , installation meeting of this chapter was held on the 4 th inst . at the Hotel Victoria , Northumberland-avenue , when there were present the following : Comps . Bradshaw Brown , M . E . Z . ; Magnus Ohren , IT . ; T . P . Griffin , J . ; Charles Btlton , S . E . ; F . Gordon Brown , S . N . ; John Dimsdale , Treas . ; E . W . Stillwell , P . S . ; Josep h Rock 1 st Stwd . ; W . KippsHon . Org . ; E . I'enncr ,

, , P . Z . ; E . M . Morriss , VV . A . Colls , Major-General F , Gadsden , George Raltcliff Steel , Richard Eve , P . G . I ; Joseph C Dimsdale , Newton Dunn , and Thos . Dinviddie , Visitors : Comps . Charles M . Ohren , 452 ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . D . G . D . C ; VV . P . Brown , A . G . D . C ; Charles F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . S . B . i H . Massey , P . Z . G 19 and 192 s ; and Will . E . Chapman ,

M . E . Z . 1 G 15 and 2190 . The installation and the investitures were thc only VIOTK before the chapter , and the former were well performed by Comp . Edward Fenner , P . Z . Comp . Magnus Ohren , V-Iwas installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . T . Poultney Griffin , as ouiet

II . j and Comp . F . Gordon Brown , as J . The offices were filled by the following companions : Comps-Charles Belton , P . G . Std . Br ., Scribe E . ; H . H . Crawford , S . N . ; John Dimsdale , Treas . ; E . M . StillweH , P . S . ; G . N . Johnson , 1 st A . S . ; Joseph Rock , 2 nd A . b-i Richard Eve , P . G . T ., D . C ; Richard Creed and J- "

Langton , Stwds . ; and R . W . Goddard , Janitor . _ , After the chapter was closed , the companions adjoiirne to an excellent and admirably served banquet , and su » sequently honoured the usual toasts , which were intersperse with a nice programme of music under the direction Bro . T . Lawler , with the assistance of Bros . Geo . V *>

and James Gawthrop , and Comp . Charles M . Ohren . , Comp . Dr . Jabez Hogg responded to the toast wnic ' included " The Grand Officers , " four of whom were pre ^ P . among the visitors , viz ., Comps . Dr . Hogg , E . Monteu -1 W . P . Brown , and C F . Hogard . Comp . Dr . Hogg a ' 1 " ^ , ing to a reference made to the fact that he was 7 G year ' that day said he was deeply indebted to the company j for the very cordial and kind way in which they had recei