Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., when there vvas a large attendance ot the brethren , amongst others Bros . W . T . Morgan , W . M . j T . Prust , l . P . M . 3 Jno . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . R . 5 J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . 3 Jno . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Chap . ; T . Wills , S . W . 3 J .

McKellar , j . W . ; F . H . Grossman , S . D . ; ] . Taylor , J . D . ; S . Wills , I . G . j G . West , Stwd . ; W . Hersey , D . of C . j J . E . Newton , Tyler ; J . Pickard , C . Hill , John Salter , P . M ., D . C . 32 S ; R . L . Mugford , W . M . 328 ; and VV . J . Hughan , P . G . D . Eng . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Alfred Greenham , l . P . M . 1884 , Prov . J . G . D .

Hampshire and Isle of Wight , vvas elected an honorary member , and the sum of 10 guineas voted from the lodge Benevolent Fund to the widow of a deceased brother . Bro . E . Henley vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . John Lane , who worked the ceremony vvith faultless accuracy . Bro . John Chapman then gave a statement of general

Masonic events of the past month , and a general review of the past year , touching upon the local events , such as the inauguration of the Jordan Lodge of Ark Mariners , for vvhich he predicted a successful voyage , vvith their able Bro . John Lane as the first Commander ; the recent opening of the new Masonic buildings at Plymouth , for which purpose a special Grand Lodge vvas called ; then briefly noting the

increase in lodges and members ; the sums dispensed in Charity by our great Institutions , not forgetting those of the province — the " Fortescue Benevolent Fund " and the Devon Educational Fund j the Masonic literature of the past year passing in review Bro . Whymper ' s " Religion

of Freemasonry" and the latest work by Bro . W . J . Hughan— "The Engraved Listof Regular Lodges for A . D . 1 , 734 , " in fac simile , as an important link to the past—a limited edition only being published . Sundry lodge matters were then disposed of , and the lodge closed .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 17 S 0 ) . —The annual meeting and installation of the VV . M ., Bro . Walter Foster , took place at the Masonic Hall , Albion-place , on Tuesday , the ist inst . The ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . D , D . P . G . M ., and the Board of Installed Masters comprised Bros . H . Coles , the Mayor , F . Osborne , H . Lashmore , T .

P . Payne , J . P ., J . Greenslade , J . W . Miller , J . Slater , J . C . Bufbage , J . McDonald , B . Rowbotham , VV . Berry , A . Albar , T . Walton , and G . Heathcote . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded to the Installing Master , and likewise to the I . P . M ., Bro . Heathcote , and that he be presented with a P . M . ' s jewel , to vvhich he suitably responded , expressing the pleasure he felt at all times in

rendering any Masonic service tj the province , and als > to the representatives of sister lodges , who each offered their hearty congratulations to the VV . M ., and wished him a successful year of office . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Institution for Aged Freemasons , and placed on the list of Bro . L . Steele , who has undertaken a Stewardship at the next Festival . The W . M . invested his officers

as follows : Bros . G . Heathcote , l . P . M . ; E . Warren , S . W . ; H . Hussey , J . W . ; A . Algar , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Berry , P . M ., Sec ; H . Coilis , S . D . ; G . Newnham , J . D . ; K . B . Peck , Org . ; B . Tanner , D . C ; A . Alexander and J . Jordan , Stwds . ; and W . Vare , Tyler . The brethren , numbering 54 , afterwards adjourned to the banquet-room , where the usual Masonic toasts were

duly honoured , and a pleasant evening spent . The menu cards were of new and elegant design , and to each was affixed a medallion photograph of the W . M ., from the studio of Bro . S . J . Line , who was highly complimented for their artistic finish . The banquet vvas excellently served by Mr . G . Etheridge , of the Bellevue Restaurant , and gave great satisfaction .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Penrose , W . M . ; Dixon , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . VV . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . G . Pitt , S . D . ; Amos , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; R . Jackson , Dealer , H , Miller , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and conlirraed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge vvas advanced to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Henry Miller , 147 , vvas elected a member . Bro . Dixon , S . W ., was elected VV . M , for thc next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . AU business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 4 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith Present : Bros . C . J . C . Walker , W . M" !; A . Williams , S . W . ; M . Rice , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec .: K . H . Williams , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; and E . F . Nash , I . G . The lodge was opened in nue form , and the minutes of llie last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . II . Williams being the candidate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor , 'the W . M . having risen , Bro . A . Williams , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . 1 . C . Conway W . M . ; O . W . Battiey , S . W . ; W . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 , 1 . VV . H . Dehane , P . M . r 43 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; C . G . Wetzlar S . D . j H . Eastwood , J . D . ; J . Bragell , I . G . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; J . V . Woodman , ( J . W . Francis , J . Smith , and W . Thompson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . After thc usual preliminaries , Bro . Woodman was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Francis gave the lecture on the tracing board in a very able manner , and received a vote of thanks for the same . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and called off and on . Bro . Battiey was elected VV . M . for the next meeting ; the officers to be in rotation . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . Capt . A . Nicols , P . D . G . Supt . of Works Punjab , was unanimously adopted . After " Hearty good Wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on iuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . Petch , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . ; S . Napper , J . W . j C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . M . Scarlett , S . D . ; R . Loomes , J . D . ; C . Hiller , I . G . ; A , M . Marks , J . Duncan , and H . Hunt .

Instruction.

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Marks candidate . Bro . Duncan answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . Bro . Marks answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was then

resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Scarlett was elected W . M , for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed . A meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was afterwards held , Bro . A . Wolter in the chair , when the balancesheet of the Treasurer ( Bro . [ . Petch , W . M . 1471 ) vvas presented

and unanimously adopted . The Secretary , Bro . C . M . Coxon , gave a summary of the results of the year , showing that i / jo guineas had been paid to the Charities during the lear 18 SS , which sum vvas apportioned as follows : To the R . M . I , for Boys two Life-Governorships , to the R . M . B . I . three Life-Governorships , and to the R . M . I , for Girls ten Life-Governorships . Subscriptions were received , and the meeting terminated .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restiurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Evans , W . M . ; Holland , S . W . ; Luckhnrst , J . W . j Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Clarkson , ' Sec ; Smales , S . D . ; V . Wing , J D . ; Morgan , I . G . ; Weekes , Tyler ; Goldfinch , Hayter , Armour , and Quick , The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Goldfinch answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Goldfinch wa s passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Hayter answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Hayter vvas raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to ths First Degree , and all Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 16 4 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . j J . Greenway , S . W . j F . M . Noakes , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec .,- Charles Lambert , S . D . j C . J . Smales , J . D . j W . Unwin , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Hancock , S . Goldfinch , P . Frangellucci , F . W . Buxton , J . Rayner , and A . Clark .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the ist Section and Bro . J . Greenway the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the 2 nd Degree , Bro , F . W . Buxton , having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the 3 rd Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the 3 rd Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the 1 st Degree . Bro .

C . J . Smales was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . J . Goldfinch and seconded by Bro . J . Greenway . On rising forthe second time , Bro . J . Greenway , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bros . J . Greenway , F . VV . Buxton , and F . M . Noakes were unanimously elected Auditors to audit the accounts of the lodge for the year iSSS . A vote of thanks , proposed by Bro .

G . Reynolds , Sec ., and seconded by Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , vvas carried with acclamation to Bro . G . P . Bertini for his kindness and attention towards the members of the lodge of instruction during the past year . A vote of congratulation to Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , on his attaining the position of W . M . of the mother lodge , was also carried with acclamation , being proposed by Bro . J . Greenway and seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . l . G . D . Middlesex , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec , ( pro tem . ); Neville , S . D . ; VV . payers , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; and Knight .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Knight offered himself as a candidate for raising , and , being found proficient on examination , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Knight being candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . R . H . Williams was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ,, at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W , Present : Bros . Jennings , W . M . ; Higginson , S . W . ; Woods , J . W . j John Davies , Preceptor ; Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Rice , S . D . j Cox , J . D . ; Amort , I . G . j Cavers , Stwd . j VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 j Child , P . M . ; Stonnill , Craggs , Blazey , Woodard , Head , Sansom , and Cross .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cross , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Woodard candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chairin favour of Bro . Jennings . The lodge vvas opened and closed in the Second and Third Degrees The ist and 2 nd Sections were worked . Bro . Higginson vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . The ceremony of installation vv . U be rehearsed in this lodge on Thursday , Ihe 24 th instant .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 14 th instant . Present : Bros . M . R . Rice , W . M . j W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , S . W . j J . T . Gracie , J . VV . ; j . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . j \ V . Payers , S . D " . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; P . Skar , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . j and J . Ii . Cory . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the

last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cory acting as candidate . The and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was carried on behalf of Bro . Rice for the manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge . Bro . W . C . Williams was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed . TORQUAY . — J . VX LOUGE ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant . Present : Bros . S . Wills , VV . M . j W . Hill , S . W . ; ] . McKellar , J . W . ; J . Dodge , Preceptor ; ] ohn Taylor , Sec . ; Geo . West , S . D . j V . Lauzell , J . D . ; J . Pickd . ru , I . G . j J . E . Newton , T'ierj and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and ihe minutes were read and conlirmed . Bro . Taylor offered himself as a candidate for the Degree of F . C . The ceremony of passing vvas ably worked by the W . M . The lecture on the tracing board was given in detail by Bro . John Taylor . The Preceptor complimented the brethren on the ability of their work , and the lodge W 2 S closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterl y convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the nth instant

Comp . J . Paterson , Z ,, in the chair , there being present Comps . C . Gowan , H . ; VV . Cowman , as J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; T . Allinson , S . N . ; T . Brakenridge , P . S . ; Geo Starkey , ist A . S . ; VV . J . Tyson , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Carson , Janitor ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P , G . H . ; E . Tyson , P . Z ., P . P .

Royal Arch.

G . J . ; T . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , G . Dalrvmple , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; VV . H . Bewlay , G . W . Roll , a ' nd J . Shepherd . The minutes were read and confirmed , after which two

candidates were balloted for and accepted . Bro . Dr . Chas . McKerrow was then exalted to the Supreme Degree . Ten guineas were voted to Comp . Dalrymple ' s Stewardship on behalf of the R . M . B . I . One candidate vvas proposed , and there being nothing further , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

KING SOLOMON LODGE ( No . 385 ) . —At the regular meeting , on Wednesday , the r-th inst ., at SA , Red Lion-square , W . C , Bro . R . Roy , VV . M ., presiding , Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen and tiro . Dr . R . Paramore were advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . After the lodge , the brethren adjourned to 278 , High Holborn , where an excellent vegetarian dinner was partaken of . The

members of this lodge are all teetotalers , but , with the exception of the J . W ., not vegetarians ; they , nevertheless , expressed themselves well pleased with the repast . The usual loyal and Masonic " sentiments" were heartily responded to . Bro . Edward Macbean , from Glasgow , replied on behalf of "The Visitors , " and gave an interesting account of Masonrv in Scotland .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This influential and prosperous conclave met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on the 6 th instant , when there were present among others Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , A . G . R ., & c , M . P . S . ; W . Lake , V . E . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . Gen . and Treas . ; John Mason , P . G . Gen . and Recorder ; Heard , N . Storr , M . A . ; Parkes , H . Harris , Robinson , Edwin Prower , Scurrah , L . Steele , G . Graveley , C . Keyser

W . W . Codd , E . H . Thiellay , G . C , P . M . P . S . ; H . H . Shirley , P . M . P . S . ; T . C . Wall , G . A ., P . M . P . S . ; Marsh , P . G . G ., & c . ( Hon . Member ); and Sir Knight Weiss , Saye and Sele Conclave , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , Bro . Andrews was impressively installed as a Knight of Rome and Constantine , Sir Knight Shirley

delivering the historical oration . A preceptory of K . H . S . was formally opened by Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , as R . R . Prelate , assisted by Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , as Prior ; Marsh , as G . S . V . ; and T . C . Walls , as Captain of the Guards , Verger , & c . Sir Knights Scurrah , Steele , and Andrews were duly installed as K . H . S . A Commandery of St . John was subsequently opened , and the

same sir knights were duly inducted theretJ . It was universally admitted by those who had the privilege of witnessing both ceremonials , that Sir Knights Shirley and Lardner particularly were in excellent form , and consequently the two beautiful ceremonies were carried out in almost a perfect manner . The sir knights then adjourned to the banquet , which

was excellently served under the personal and courteous superintendence of Bro . Madell . The customary loyal toasts received full justice . Sir Knight Walls responded for "The Grand Council , " and Sir Knights Shirley and Keyser for " The Grand Senate . " Sir Knight Mason , I . P . M . P . S ., spoke in high terms of the services and ability of Sir Knight Lardner as M . P . S .

They had seen his excellent working that night , and he ( the speaker ) ventured to say that few , if any , Sovereigns could surpass him . Sir Knight Lardner having replied , gave " The Newlyinstalled Sir Knights . " Sir Knight Andrews , in reply , made a most interesting and powerful speech . In the course of his remarks he

gave some very interesting details in connection vvith Masonry in the West Indies . He said that he particularly wanted to encourage and enhance the cause of Christian Masonry in that far off country . In speaking of the three ceremonies that he had gone through that night , he expressed his pleasure in being admitted thereto , and also

praised most highly the efficient working of Sir Knights Lardner and Shirley . Sir Knight Weiss , in responding for "The Visitor , " paid a graceful compliment to the conclave upon its splendid working and profuse hospitality . The toast of "The V . E . " followed .

Sir Knight W . Lake made a humorous response . In concluding , he expressed his willingness to undertake the duties of the chair should the conclave be pleased , at the proper time , to elect him , but he wished the sir knights to understand that , although he intended to do his best to carry out the work , yet he could not hope to equal the efforts of some of the Sovereigns who had so efficiently

filled that pout-on . In proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Recorder , " the M . P . S . expressed his warm thanks for the great assistance that those worthy officers had not only rendered him , but the conlave generally . At ths last meeting the members of the Premier Conclave had

recognised the services , and deservedly so , of Sir Knight Cubitt , their Treasurer , by presenting him with a very handsome illuminated testimonial . Sir Knight Mason , during the years that he had held the position of Recorder , had done good suit and service . Sir Knights Cubitt and Mason having replied at length , " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Sir Knights Heard and Prower , terminated the proceedings .

Ihe Directors of the Alhambra are determined not to let Ihe grass grow under their feet , so after having re-decorated their building in a most gorgeous and beautiful style , they have produced another ballet , called " Irene , " set to lovely music by Mons . Jacobi . VVe have been in the habit of seeing for years past ballets of exquisite description at this legitimate home of ballet , but " Irene , " without

exception , surpasses anything prior to it in arrangement ; grouping , colour , and effect . Bro . Harry Randall nightly in the variety part of the entertainment sings his " Who killed Cock Warren ? " and receives much applause . Mr . James Fawn is among the other artistes , as is also Lieut . Walter Cole , the king of ventriloquism . VVe defy anyone to go to the Alhambra and not have a hearty and harmless laugh at the humours of Mr . Cole and his satellities ,