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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Vitruvian Lodge ( No . 87 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the yth inst ., at thc Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . Among the

numerous visitors were tiros . B . K . Gotch , P . M . 30 ; H . Cohen , P . M . IOJS ; W . Martin , P . M . S 79 ; A . Weod , P . M . 720 ; T . Higgs , P . M . 10 C ; j . M . Parsons , W . M . 1564 ; and Mayo , Preceptor to the Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction . The W . M ., Bro . E . W . Nightingale having vacated the chair , the same was occupied by Bro . W . H . Bale , P . M ., who performed the cereminy of installation in an excellent manner . The new W . M ., Bro . Charles Carter , invested lonowini ins uuiucia ri

the * as ; uros . vv . . ujmmare , o . vv . ; ] . T . Grade , J . W . ; W . H . Bale , P . M .. Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; . J . H . Clayson , S . D . ; J . J . Holmes , J . IJ- ; J * H Gra >' . I-G . ; J . Davison and J . Conquest , Stwds . ; and J . Lee , Tyler . The Treasurer announced that , in compliance with a resolution passed at a former meeting , an illuminated letter of condolence had been forwarded to H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales upon the lamented death of his beloved son , the Duke of Clarence

and Avondale . and a reply to the same had been received . This was read to the lodge . It was ordered that the letter of condolence and the reply be entered on the minutes . At the banquet which followed , the W . M ., in proposing thc toast of '' The Installing Master , " referred to the admirable way in which the ceremony had been performed . Bro . W . II . Bale , in responding , took occasion to observe

upon the great improvement which had taken place in the lodge . Some five years ago a small band of worthy Past Masters made up their minds that they would either make or break the lodge , and he thought everyone would agree that they had made it . He congratulated the Master upon the splendid set of officers he had to support him in his year of office , everyone being simply perfect in the ritual , which

was due in no small degree to the able instruction of the l ' receptor of the lodge of instruction . Bro . E . W . Nightingale , l . P . M ., was then presented with a Fast Master ' s jewel , and , in returning thanks , said he felt very proud at having such a jewel affixed to his breast . Speaking of the recent Festival of the Benevolent Institution , he said he was glad to be able to state that the sum

announced on the night had since been largely increased , the grand total now amounting to £ 63 , 000 . For the first time in the annals of that lodge two Stewards had been sent up to one Festival , and upon each list appeared the sum oi 60 guineas , The lodge had placed 25 guineas upon each list , thus giving the lodge 230 votes . Considering they were not a rich lodge , he thought they had done remarkably well .

in fact there were not many lodges that had the same number of votes . It had always been the custom to place 25 suineason the Stewards' list , but when he was appointed W . M . 12 months ago he expressed his determination to have lliat amount doubled , and he was happy to say he had succeeded in doing it . The other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after spending a delightful evening .

, Temple Lodge ( No . 101 ) . —The regular meetln S this popular lodge was held at the Ship and 'Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Tuesday , the ist instant . There were present Bros . Jno . Sparks . W . M . ; H . B . White , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Harry Wood , J . W . ; E . Lardner , P . M . Sec ; F . Wint , S . D . ; C . Plant , J . D . ; Win . Briant , . 0 . ; Horace Petley . Ore * .: 1 . Shelvev . Stwd .: F . Willi-m-i * .

TBVJ ' , ^™ ' ' J * "inter l'leSS , I ' . M . ; L Ruff , A . Paine , A . Morant , H . C . Green , A . Y . Payten , W . Cooper Keates , J . B . Hardwicke , T . C . Mansell , Uoom , l- erry , Squires , Piper , Dowsett , R . White , Arthur » £ ** ton , J . L . Lucas , Dr . Moore , Dr . Shillingfjrd , W . . Mathers , J . Wint , and Potter , Tyler . The visitors were bros . C . ll . Stone , I . W . 507 ; BrcncWey , 147-i ;

Mether-{?* ¦ '»" . "¦>"' A , u <* -- ° n , 244 ; G . L . Judge , P . M . 2204 ; K * J- Mostyn , ; G . F . Edwards , P . M . 2264 ; and II Mussared , W . M . 22 fq . 1 he minutes ol the previous mecling being read and conmmeu , Mr . Lucas was initiated in a most impressive manner b y the W . M . Brcs . Shillingford , Hardwicke , and . luore were passed to the Degree of F . C . in a very perfect ay by U , 0 . E . Lardner . P . M . and Sec . A hc-artv votn nf

" . anks was accorded to Bros . Frank Williams , l . P . M ., and M ^ n i * ! H Hese ' lM - Presenting the lodge with a Lm 11 ? lbu als'J t 0 Br ° - A * « r Weston for Miuly undertaking to photograph the brethren lor the same . 1 ,, 1 . ' . / , announced that he hoped to represent the the 1 ° iv , " " Git , s' ' "• - - 'ivaL Bro . Flegg thanked urtthrcn [ or their generous sunnort to the Benevolent uiuiion

" •¦ . A letter was read from Bro . Sheriff Foster , 1 J 1 W "; f " * S his absence through civic du ' . ies . The txa . llnnM en c , osed > and tho brethren adjourned to an li „ i L , * l -t supe . intended by Bro . Ashuy . and ' 11 » . ' toasts of " The (> ueen and Craft " cordkiu , oyal ¦• 'Bhness , the M . W . tT . M . " were most Officers ?" '"" and rc cc'ved * also that of "The Grand UroJV ^ v-n * "The Wors **** i > ru * Master" was given by rcraarkin ., 1 " ! . ms I-F-M ., in hi gh measure of praise , . '" . ¦¦"' gno hlni ' iraui . him „ , „ , f .. ? .. ! .. „„ .. „ , ! .. _ I .. ¦¦¦¦ iiicMuio uiiii iu

'rat that t ., o .. t ° "— - s ** - *»« - * . JIIC - hanninr . ^ , , . one so woithy , wishing him health and Ihe \ V , ? nd * ' ; ? lifcof usefulness , hearty » , ° ' ? h , nful Master , in reply , thanked all for such wurthv Al- ^ t ° , ' and trusted he should prove himself a ' 'hef toast [ , . "p " doln e his duty to his best ability , hy the W ,, i * , . . 'n ate" was given in excellent terms u „ i . "orslupful Mastnr . wlir . ., „ . „ . V ™ , ™ ...-v ! ,.. „ ,...

, P'weavo ™ li se- lle was confident that he would WUr- ¦ y brothcr * hearty < , tr . ? J' ln re P-y . thanked the brethren for such a f-anfeter f , llfl f . lal | y thanking Bros . Williams and '' . '"• -i he )< "" f f . S him . The veil had been raised a Jhoio c . vccll-nt " . "t . httle yet , but promised to carry out besl ° f hisabnity ' ' P he had heard I- ° P oundcd * t 0 ll'c ho . > r do ^ el !! " re , . ' 'hanking the brethren for the he toast of " . Tu ?? , Uln ff '' ' mi as a joining member . 1 he Visitors" was next uiven in excellent

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style , and responded to in an intellectual manner b y Bros . Edwards and Mussared . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The P . M . ' s , the l . P . M . and Bro Lardner , Secretary and acting Treasurer , " in words of great praise , and thanks for their past services and continued support . Bro . Lardner replied in fitting terms , remarking his was a labour of love although an onerous duty , but he was

amply repaid so long as he had the confidence of the brethren . He was happy to stite that their Treasurer was on the road to recovery , hut s ! TO , and he trusted they mi ght see him back very si . 'i * iy . tit was also prou 1 to see such a quality of men . tiers introduced into the lodge , and the prestige of the lodge be thereby fully maintained . The toast of " Ihe Officers " was next given , the W . M . remarking he w * s proud of them .

Bro . Harry Wood , J . W ., replied with thanks , remarking that the officers were all stewards of the same vessel commanded by the W . M ., and they would one and all endeavour to make the voyage most successful . The Tyler ' s toavt closed a delightful meeting . Some excellent harmony was given under the direction of the esteemed Organist , Bro . Horace Petley , by Bros . Arthur Weston , Mussared , Fred . Stephens , Harrison , Groome , Hardwicke , Turle Lee , Jas . Budd , and Horace Petley .

United Pilgrims Lodge ( No . 507 ) . — The election meeting ot this flourishing lodge took place at the Bridge House Hotel on Thursday , the 25 th ult . Tnerewere present Bros . Ellson , W . M . ; Thomas , S . W . ; Stone , J . W . ; Peters , P . M ., Sec ; Gilson , S . D . ; Laing , J . D . ; Beste , I . G . ; Atkinson , O . g . ; Harrison , Tyler ; Joyce , P . M . ; Terry , P . M . ; Watts , P . M . ; Gild , Lipscombe , Terry , Comfort , Dixcee , Casson , Castle , and Bowles . The

visilors were Bros . Hall , 1793 ; Sanders , 1 S 53 ; Arnott , 1541 ; Stevens , P . M . 1426 ; Rice , P . M . 16 5 S ; Caverley , I . G . 1 CS 5 ; Pynegar , S 90 ; Mackley , 2272 ; Percy , P . M . 1 S 53 ; and Barling . 1 he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bros . Terry and Comfort were raised to the Sublime Degree in a most perfect and impressive manner , the W . M . giving the traditional history and

explaining thc tracing board . 'The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Thomas , S . W . Bro . Grellett , P . M ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . A je . vel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for so excellently carrying out his duties for the past year . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , which was highly appreciated , after which the W . M . gave the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , "

"H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The next toast was that of "The W . M . elect , " which the W . M . gave in congratulatory terms , wishing Bro . Thomas health and strength to carry out his important duties . B o . Thomas , in reply , thanked th ; brethren nost heartily , and trusted he might prove himself worthy of the position . He knew he might rely upon every assistance from the officers and Past Masters .

Bro . Joyce , P . M ., in giving the toast of "The W . M ., " remarked that the work had never been excelled in the lodge , and that if the officers coming on would emulate the W . M ., the lodge must go on and prosper . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for such kind expressions , hut he had only done his duty . His officers had served him faithfully and well . As long as he lived he should always take the deepest interest in the lodge .

The toast of " The Visitors followed in very welcome terms , and was ably responded to by Bros . Arnott , Stevens , P . M ., Rice , and Capt . Caverley . That of " The Past Masters " was next given in high mead of praise , the W . M . remarking they all had the welfare of the lodge at heart . Bro . Terry replied , and said that for 15 years hc had responded to that toast and was proud to do so , and highly

complimented the W . M . on his exceptional wjrking . Bro . Peters , P . M . and Sec , also replied , and commented specially upon thc great advancimant the lodge had made , at the same time commanding the younger brethren and officers to emulate their W . M . _ He saw a bright future before them in the younger officers , and specially complimented the lodge upon its benevolence . The toast of " The Officers" was given by the W . M . in words of great gratification and praise , remarking that all

had done their duty ably and well . Not one had been absent from his duty once . His Wardens were veterans , but the younger officers had made splendid progress . The Officers responded in order , thaiking the W . M . for his kind expressions , and promised all the assistance that the lodge required from them to th ; ulmost ol their ability . ' I he Tyler ' s toa > t closed a most enjoyable nueting . live evening was enlivened by some excellent hirmony and recitatons from Bros . Atkinson , Org ., Bcste , Hall , and Pynegar .

Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —A regular meeting was held on the 10 th inst . at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , P . P . j . G . W . Essex , l . P . M . ; CM . Coxon , S . W . ; R . Loomes , J . W . ; IL Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Herts , Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Cox , S . D . ; J . A . Blount , J . D . ; C . H . Steven . on , acting I . G . ; D . C . Ritchie , D . C ; H . S . Trego , Org . ; II . Hunt ,

P . M . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; S . Napper , P . M . ; E . J . Harrison , II . Dove , E . A . Beer , T . W . Brown , B . Bridgwater , C . I lorst , G . E . Walker , W . Taylor , T . E . Newman , E . H . Bury , F . Simmonds , G . F . Thomas , J . Amand , C . Weber , and P . Faber . Visitors : Bros . Matthew II . Hale , P . M . 27 ; C F . Bennewilz , 2030 ; Scott Hatley , 17 GJ ; and E . II . Moore , J . D . 2 . 278 . The business of the meeting was the raising of Bro . II .

Dove and a ballot lor Mr . George t * . lhomas , with his subsequent initiation . The W . M . having informed the lodge of hisintintion to become a Steward at the Festival of the R . M . I . G ., the sum of 10 guineas was voted to his fist . The name of a candidate for initiation having been submitted , the lodge was closed .

Ihe brethren atterwards dined under the presidency of the W . M ., and the usual toasts were g iven and honoured . In replying to the toast of ' * The Initiate , " Bro . Thomas said lie could not find words to express the gratification he felt on being received into the lodge ; however Jonjr life might last he should never forget the ceremony he had gone tluough , and should strive to show the sincerity of his promises .

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The toast of " Thc Past Masters " was responded to bv Bro . S . Napper , P . M . J The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " said that Bro . Hale was a respected friend , whom he was very proud to see there that evening . Bro . Moore was well known to most of them as an enthusiastic working Mason . He gave all the visitors a cordial welcome .

Bro . Matthew Hale , P . M . 27 , said that , as a resident in Islington , he thought he knew all the Masons in Islington , and had met most of them in that house in his capacity of Secretary to a lodge of instruction . He read a copy of a curious paper which he had come across in the British Museum , dated 1 SoS , giving an account of a large gathering of Freemasons , with bands , banners , and regaliato the

, number of some 1200 , when they proceed-. d to a service at the parish church , 500 of them afterwards dining together at thc Highbury Tavern . This parade was repeated two years later . Bro . E . H . Moore , J . . 2278 , also replied . He said he was not surprised at the vitality of M isonry in Islington when

he saw with what spirit their meetings were carried out . For his own pait , he was under a great obligation to the Islington Lodge of Instruction , as in it he had " learned what he knew of the ritual of Freemasonry . The evening was enlivened by some high class songs from Bros . Stevenson , Moore , Bury , and others .

Argonauts' Lodge ( No . 2243 ) . —The installation meeting of this lod ge was held at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , S . W ., on the 14 th instant , when there were present Bros . Gordon Smith , P . G . S , W . M . ; G . D . Lister , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . W . Willis , J . W . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . F . Savory , I . P . M ., Sec ; E . T . Smith , S . D . ; H . H . WoodroiTe , J . D . ; E . Monteuuis

, P . M ., P . G . S . B ., D . C ; C . W . Mapleton , Stwd . ; F . G . Mitchell , Tyler ; J . C . Radford , P . M . ; H . J . Hill , J . F . Stilwell , Chas . W . Hughes , A . Thorn , P . A . N . Thorn , F . Canton , H . M . Watt , J . A . Drake Smith , andG . Baker . Visitors : Bros . H . Glazier , W . M . 34 ; H . C . Roberts , W . M . 162 ; A . Thompson , P . M . 1601 ; W . Reirester , P . M . 14 , P . G . S . ; Henri Bue , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Bugler !

P . M . 075 ; Sidney Cook , P . M . ; and H . Mercer . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the prcviou meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' account , which had been previously audited , was received adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . I showed a balance in favour of the lodge , and a cordia vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Frank Richardson for

his services in having maintained the financial position of the lodge , at his own expense , since the foundation in 1 SS 8 . Bro . George Daniel Lister was then presented for installation , and was regularly installed , and he then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . W . Willis , S . W . ; E . T . Smith , J . W . ; Frank Richardson , Treas . ; Gordon Smith , I . P . M ., Sec ; C . W . Mapleton , S . D . ;

H . H . Woodroffe , J . D . ; E . Monteuuis , D . C ; P . S . Smith , I . G . ; Chas . W . Hughes , Steward ; and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Gordon Smith . A Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to the l . P . M ., Bro . Gordon Smith , which at the same time commemorated his services as Secretary of the lodge since the foundation , to which office he

now returned . He briefly but cordially acknowledged the gift . Some formal business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the adjoining room for dinner , after which the usual toasts were briefly but efficiently disposed of , Bros . Glazier and Roberts replying for " The Health of thc Visitors , " and thc brethren dispersed after a thoroughly pleasant evening .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Darley-strect , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Bro . Edward Pearson Peterson , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . S . A . Auty , l . P . M . ; John NivenS . W . *

, , J . T . Last , J . W . ; Chas . II . Ellis , Treasurer ; Jas . B . l'earnley , Secretary . ; T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., OrganUt ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Chaplain ; Alfred Boyle , S . D . j Thomas Jowett , J . D . ; Samuel Robinson , I . G . ; Goodman Root , Tyler ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; John Morton , A . E , Harris , and W . Sangwine . Visitors : Bros . Rev . las . T . McNultv . 26- ; .

Pcov . G . Chap . ; Joseph Craven , 265 ; C W . O . Smith , 974 ; A . P . Rendel / , J . D . 974 ; W . H . Fawcett , I . G . 3 S 7 ; and J . Arthur Godwin , P . M . 1311 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of thc last meeting read and onfirmed . Bros . Hirst and Drake were passed to the Second D .-gree , the former by thc W . M . and the litter by Bro . Bailey , P . M . ; Bro . La , t , I . W .. cxolained

the working tods , and Bro . Niven , S . W ., delivered the charge . Thc W . M . announced that Mr . Bland , who had been elected at the previous lodge , had arranged to attend for initiatijn at the next month ' s mecling . A letter was read from Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., Prov . Grand Master , acknowledging the consideration shown to him by thc brethren of the province du . ing his late severe illness , and

hoping , b y the will of the G . A . O . V . V . , to be able , after a time , again to resum ; the duties of his office in the province . Bro . Tew alsj expressed the pleasure it had given him to learn of the liberality of the lodges in his province in having so generously voted the sum of 1200 guineas for the purchase of ' * 1 he Thomas Willia n Tew Presentation " to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . It was resolved that

the letter be entered on the minutes of the lodge . A proposition for altering the date of meeting from the second to the first Thursday in the month was d .-lerred for consideration to the next meeting . Bro . Niven , S . W ., reported that he and Bros . Last , J . W ., and Root , 'T yler , had attended as Stewards representing the lodge at the recent Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at

Covent Garden , which had been so remakably successful that upwards ot £ Go , ooo subscriptions had been announced , towards which West Yorkshire had contributed upwards of £ 3500 . Bro . Niven also referred to ihe great pleasure hc Had derived from visits when in London to both the Girls '

and Boys' Schools , the result of which was that he had determined to become a Life Governor of bjth Institutions , and he urged upon all the brethren to do likewise . Apologies were received from several absent brethren , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .