Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

The lodge was opened , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Frank Fowler was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M M . in a very eloquent and able manner by the W . M . A ballot was then taken for a W . M . for the ensuing year , and the vote of the brethren was unanimous in favour of Bro . F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., P . M ., V . P . B . of G . P . Bro . G . Danford Thomas was re-elected Treasurer , Bro . Samuel Ellis , Tyler , and Bros . H . VV . Kiallmark ,

P . M ., and E . H . Ezard , M . D ., Auditors . Other routine business being transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a capital dinner , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Lennox Browne , in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " reminded the brethren that it was the last time he would preside at the festive board , and

therefore the toast should be drunk with more than usual enthusiasm , for Bro . Belgrave Ninnis was not only a distinguished Mason holding at the present time an important oflice in Grand Lodge , but was an ornament to the medical department of the service he belonged to , having served his Queen faithfully in nearly every part of the world , and one special service should not be forgotten , viz ., when Bro . Ninnis went through the adventurous Arctic Expedition ,

under the command of Sir George Nares , K . C . B ., F . R . S . The Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked the brethren for the very kind and cordial manner in which they had drunk his health , and said he would like to apologise for not attending to his duties more , but pleaded the exigency of the service he belonged to as an excuse . He

complimented the officers upon the efficient manner they had performed their duties , and said with such officers the task of W . M . was an easy one . He concluded by praising the lodge on being so fortunate as to have such an excellent Mason as Bro . Pocock for their W . M ., and felt sure that there was nothing but prosperity before the lodge when such Masons ruled over it .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawsonsquare , on Thursday , the Cth inst . Bro . John Niven , VV . M ., presided . There was alsoipresent Bros . E . Pearson Peterson , I . P . M . j Sam . A . Auty , P . M ., Chap , j John Thornton , S . W . j John T . Last , Treas ., as J . W . j James

B . Fearnley , Sec . j Chas . H . Ellis , S . D . j John Morton , as J . D . ; G . Root . I . G . j Henry Holmes , Tyler j Alfd , Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . j Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; S . A . Bailey , A . E . Harris , S . of W . ; Robert S . Hird , P . M ., and Charles Wood , Stewardsj Uaac Hirst , Org . ; JohnVV . Bland , John Harland , Albert Swaine , 1 . A . Marsland , and ] ohn J . Whitaker ,

Visitors : Bros . Henry Telford , VV . M . 3 S 7 ; Wm . Oddy , P . M . 387 ; John VV . Parker , 3 S 7 ; Geo . Shackelton , 3 S 7 ; A . Bulmer , P . M . 439 j Jas . lilley , 600 j Saml . Jacob , P . M . 837 , Prov . (' ,. Org . j Rev . Ben . Mayor , Chap . 974 , P . P . G . Chap , j F . Whitaker , P . M . 1302 . P . P . J . G . D . ; F . W . Durant , W . M . 11 . 48 ; J . VV . Hamsworth , 164 S ; and James Conchar , 1648 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the

preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Whitaker was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., in a highly satisfactory manner , the working tools being explained by Bro . Last , acting J . W ., and the charge delivered by the W . M . Apologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of several of the officers and brethren .

Alter " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Majcnic leasts having been duly honoured , 'The VV . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and stated that it afforded the ledge much pleasure to entertain visiting brethren , especially so when they came from a distance . The toast was received with much applause .

Bro . S . Jacobs , P . M . 837 , Prov . G . Org ., in responding , thanked the VV . M . for the cordial , welcome , and generous hospitality accorded to the visitors , and stated that since he had received the provincial collar he had visited a number of the lodges in the p-ovince and he had no hesitation in saying that nowhere had he seen the ceremonies and working in the lodge done better than they had experienced that

evening . Bro . Whitaker , P . M . 1302 , P . P . G . D ., also responded , and referred to the hearty welcome the visitors had received . He also contrasted the careful rendering of the ceremonies in the lodge with the somewhat loose manner of the working he remembered in many lodges in bygone days .

The toast of " lhe W . M . was proposed by Bro . H . Telford , VV . M . 3 S 7 , in complimentary terms , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . John Niven , VV . M . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant meeting , which had been enlivened by songs by Bros . Durant , W . M . 1 ( 148 ; Harris , Whitaker , P . P . G . D ., Tilley , and Hirst .

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . Choi'lton Lodge ( No . 1387 ) . —Theannual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , High-lane , on the 13 th inst . There was great interest manifested on this occasion , it being the 21 st year of its existence , and , moreover , by the fact , the W . M . elect , Bro . Harry Hector Martyne , is such a favourite with all the

brethren , and has been such a zealous worker in the lodge for many years , having filled every oflice . There was a very large assembly of brethren , numbering about 79 present , as well as a large number of regrets , not being able to be present through some cause . When the brethren had placed themselves in the lodge , it was opened by Bro . F . S . Bedford , W . M ., and the

minutes of the last regular meeting were read and conlirmd . Bro . F . S . Bedford , the Installing Master , then appointed as his Installing Officers : Bros . | J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., as S . W . j T . Scholield , P . M ., as J . W . j and J . Chaddcrton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec , as l . G . Bro . Harry Hector Martyne , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Bedford by Bro . Fred . Renshaw , I . P . M . A Hoard of

Installed Masters was constituted , and Bro . Bedford installed his successor in a very creditable manner . The working tools were presented by Bro . Charles Martyne , P . M . The following officers were invested by the VV . M ., and addressed by Bro . J . Crompton , P . M .: Bros . ) . Travers , S . W . j J . B . Wolstcnholme , J . W . j J . Chadfield , Treas . j j . Crompton , P . M ., Sec . j E . Heymann , S . D . j E . T . T .

Provincial Meetings.

Smith , J . D . j C . Martyne , P . M ., D . C . j G . R . Swann , P . M ., Org . j T . Shaw , l . G . j H . Ogden , A . Woodburn . John Mee , J . Mason , K . A . Jebara , and W . Pol itt , Stwds . j and \ V . Chesshyre , 'Tyler . The address to the W . M . was given bv Bro . T . Schofield , that to the Wardens by Bro . Charles lleywood , and the brethren by Bro . J . Schofield . Bro . J . Chadfield was again elected unanimously

Treasurer , and Bro . S . Locke , P . M ., was elected Chanty Representative . The Auditors' report of the Treasurer ' s account was presented and adopted , and they seemed to be in a very satisfactory manner , there being a considerable balance in the bank . Before the lodge was closed , the I . P . M ., Bro . Bedford , presented to the lodge a complete triangle , of oak and beautifully mounted with brass , with

windlass , pulley , and ashlar complete . He wished to commemorate his year of office by so doing , and begged of them to accept it . The present was graciously accepted by Bro . H . Martyne , VV . M ., for the lodge . After all business had been attended to , and " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed from the Provincial and other lodges , the lodge was closed .

Subsequently a banquet was held , at which the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg ., in very eloquent and ( lowing terms proposed the toast of "TheVV . M ., " and said that they had that day selected the right brother to preside over the lodge , more especially as it was the majority , and assured Bro . Harry Hector Martyne , W . M .,

that all the brethren had perfect confidence in him , and he wished him every success during his year of office . Bro . H . H . Martyne rose to respond amidst great applause . He said he really felt that was the proudest moment of his life , and he always felt that it was a very high office to aspire to , more especially as it was his mother lodge . He was very grateful and pleased to think that his

conduct had been such as had got him eventually to that high post . If he were to talk for a month he could not express to them all he felt . He looked upon Masonry as his religion , and he trusted that his conduct whilst in the chair would merit the confidence they had reposed in him . The toast of "The I . P . M . " was proposed by the Worshipful Master , and was received well , and duly responded to , as were others .

1 he toast list was interspersed with songs , recitations , and instrumental music . The following brethren were present : Bros . F . S . Bedford , VV . M . ; F . Renshaw , I . P . M . ; H . Hector Martyne , S . W . j John Travers , J . W . j J . Chadfield , Treas . ; Chas . Heywood , P . G . D . C , Sec . j ) . B . Wolstenholme , S . D . j Emil Heymann , J . D .: Chas . Martyne , P . M ., D . C . j Geo .

Swann , P . M , Organist ; E . T . Trevor Smith , I . G . j M . Chesshyre , William Hale , P . M . j Thomas Wilson , P . M . ; Samuel Pearce , Henry Cooper , H . Ogden , T . VV . Franks , J . Crompton , P . M . ; Alfred Woodburn , T . Schofield , P . M . j Jas . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; E . Woodhouse , W . Pollitt , VV . Richmond , Samuel Locke , P . M . j VV . H . Milner , W . E . Pownall , P . M . j H . J . Farthing , R . Davies , P . M ., P . P . S . B . j James G . Batty ,

P . M . j and D . Wood . Visitors : Bros . H . Andrew , P . M . ; R . Hughes , P . M . j J . L . Smith , P . M . j Henry Nail , P . M . j C . Wharton , P . M . j VV . H . Beaston , P . M . j G . S . Smith , P . M . j J . Ellwood , VV . Sumner , A . Rushton , Edwin Faulkner , J . Roberts , C . Vickers , C . II . Beevers , VV . M . 1375 j J . Baxter , jun ., J . L . Derbyshire , John

Cantrill , W . M . 152 j R . E . Stnngleman , VV . M . 2231 j H . G . Ward , 994 j | . Schofield , J . Chadderton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . j D . Conway , P . M . j J . VV . Booth , G . R . Lloyd , P . M . j J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . 1730 ; F . Spencer , | ohn M . Simpson , R . Hughes , P . M . j George Graham , " H . Morris , VV . M . I = SSJ and C . V . Haworth , P . M .

JERSEY . Royal Alfred Lodge ( No . 877 ) . —The installation meeting was held on 1 uesday , the nth inst ., at the Masonic Temple . The lodge was opened by Bro . Capt . Hew Stevenson , VV . M ., and the minutes having been confirmed , Bro . J . N . de la Verrelle , 5 S 9 , was balloted for as a joining member and unanimously elected , after which

Bro . h . W . Newenham was passed to the I ' . C . Degree . Bro . Dr . John Le Cronier , D . P . G . M ., then occupied the chair , and in a very able manner installed Bro . Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , S . W , VV . M . elect . The installation ceremony was the more impressive by the fact that it was the father who was installing his son as Master of the lodge , a circumstance which seldom occurs in the annals of Freemasonry .

Both the Installing Master and the W . M . elect showed the utmost appreciation of the solemnity of the ceremony in which they were the chief actors . The brethren present were greatly impressed by the masterly manner in which the Installing Master discharged his duties , the more so on account of the great respect in which he is held by all the brethren of the province .

The newly-installed Master then proceeded to invest Bro . Capt . H . Stevenson as I . P . M ., and gave the explanation of the Past Master ' s jewel in such an efficient manner that it proved him to be thoroughly prepared for the position he now occupied . The Board of installed Masters , of whom no fewer than 211 were present , having been closed , the brethren were re-admitted , and the W . M . invested his

officers j the charge to the Wardens and the final charge to the brethren being eloquently delivered by the Installing Master . The following officers were aj > poinled : Bros . C . E . Malet de Carteret , S . W . j F . J . Godfray , P . M . 1003 , J . W . ; Dr . A . C . Godfray , P . M ., Treas . j Dr . T . II . Godfrey , S . D . j J . N . de la Perrelle , J . D . j Capt . G . C . Swan , I . G . j and (" ,. Rogers , Tyler .

At the close of the ceremony . 51 brethren sat down to the banquet prepared by Bro . G . Rogers , which was in every way satisfactory . Amongst those present were Bros . Col . E . C Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . of Jersey ; Major Braithwaite-Wilson , Past G . Stwd . of England , P . P . S . G . W . of Cumberland and Westmoreland ; II . ]•' .. Durell , P . M . . 590 ; G . J . Renouf , P . M . and VV . M . 590 ; VV . If .

Hambly , P . M . and W . M . 245 ; F . A . Jubel , VV . M . 491 j C . F . Luke , W . M . 95 8 ; Dr . T . J . Aubin , P . M . 491 j Capt . J . C . Barrette , P . M . 245 j C . Baker , P . M . 2114 J and P . G . Hamilton , P . M . 1003 . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , several brethren contributed to the harmony of

the evening , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Spratt , McKee , Brodhurst , Stevenson , Bisson , and Wilson , whilst Bro . Fentum kindly accompanied them on the piano . Special mention must be made with regard to Iiro . Spratt's ( a visiting brother from England ) magnificent voice . The T y ler ' s toast terminated a most enjoyable and thoroughly harmonious meeting .

Provincial Meetings.

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Lodge ( No . 946 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . W . J . Lyons , W . M . j H . E Gomme , S . W . j F . R . Robinson , J . W . ; H . Barton , S . D . j F . de Groot , J . D . ; J . A . Oliver , l . G . j F . J . Oliver , P . G . Org ., Org . j

W . Langdale , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . Machin , P . M . j J . Auton , P . M . ; ~ E . Hopwood , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and W . Beard , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . Visitors : Bros . J . M . Stedwell , P . M . SS , P . G . S . ; A . Aldin , VV . M . 2032 ; A . Davies , J . D . 201 ; W . Humphrey , 1 C 14 ; and R . W . Forge , P . M . 1 793 , P . P . G . D . C . The lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the

report of the Audit Committee adopted . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Langdale , who impressively initiated Mr . J . A . Aldridge , and afterwards installed Bro . H . E . Gomme as W . M ., the following being appointed to the several offices : Bros . T . R . Robinson , S . W . ; H . Barton , J . W . j Wohlemuth , Treas . j W . Beard , Sec . j F . de Groot , S . D . j J . A . Oliver , J . D . j

F . J . Oliver , Org . ; W . Langdale , I . G . j J . W . Aldridge , D . C . j and Ball , Tyler . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet , served by Bro . Barton at the King ' s Head Hotel , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Lyons ,

I . P . M ., and a cordial vote of thanks accorded to Bro . Langdale , Installing Master . A special and pleasing feature was the elaborate decoration of the banquet table , which we understand was entirely the work of Mrs . Barton . The musical part of the arrangements was carried out by Bro . F . J . Oliver , P . G . Org ., who was ably assisted by Bros . Barton , Davies , and others .

Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Albany Hotel , on Saturday , the Sth inst . Present : Bros . F . Tallack , W . M . j D . Hart-Davies ,. l . P . M . j F . W . Tallack , S . W . j H . T . Tallack , J . W . j J . Beresford Ryley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; G .

L . Wingate , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec . j H . Saunion , S . D . ; C . H . Wheatley , J . D . j J . Anderson , D . of C . j J . W . Wheatley , I . G . j Raymond H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., J . Moss , P . M . j J . H . Brett , and T . J . Peckham . Visitors Bros . W . G . H . Edwards , 2261 ; and T . R . McCarthy ,

1021 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance of £ 35 , was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . F . W . Tallack was installed by Bro . Hart-Davies in a manner that called forth subsequently wellmerited praise from the D . P . G . M . A vote of thanks to the

Installing Master having been recorded , the officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . F . Tallack , P . M ., as a slight recognition of his able services in the chair . A member for joining and the name of an initiate was

proposed , and the lodge was closed , after which the brethren —16 in number—partook of an excellent banquet , when the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given and responded to , several brethren contributing to the enjoyment of the evening by their vocal and musical ability . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the 12 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Col . R . Cuming , W . M . j the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., acting S . W . j E . W . Davis , J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls . P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec . j A . Toulmin ,

jun ., I . P . M .,- and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . Lmrell was impressively raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . Subsequently he was appointed Inner Guard . The Treasurer then submitted his annual financial statement , which was in every way satisfactory . The name of Bro . W . Fisher , P . M . 1572 , P . Z , & c , was

proposed and seconded as a joining member for ballot at the next meeting . Apologies for non-attendant e were received from Bros . W . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Capt . Perry . J . W . j A Macchi , S . D . j L . Saunders , J . D . j and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders responded on behalf of

"The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The I . P . M . proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " In the course of his remarks he mentioned the circumstance that Bro . Col . Cuming , in order to be present that evening , had travelled all the way from Italy . They had seen how well he had done his work . Personall y he hoped that their W . M . would have other opportunities of exhibiting his

skill before he vacated the chair . The W . M . having replied , gave " The Past Masters , coupled with the name of Bro . A . Toulmin , jun ., I . P . M . 'The latter , in the course of his reply , stated that he had been honoured with the collar of a Provincial Grand Steward , which position he had gratefully accepted . Bros . Briggs and Walls acknowledged the toast of " 1 ne

Treasurer and Secretary . " 'The former congratulated the lodge on its continued prosperity . He had done his best for 1503 , and he hoped to be spared to do more . Hi ' efforts were in every way supported by the Secretary , who worked with him most loyally and harmoniously . Bros . Davis and Linnell responded on behalf of " i l > Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

WITNEY . Windrush Lodge ( No . 1703 ) . —A meeting 0 ' this lodge was held at the Corn Exchange , on the 12 th inst ., Bro . A . Buck , P . J . G . D ., in the chair . A large muster ol members attended , and also a number of brethren fro "' Nos . 357 . : > 4 ° , 47 » 5 U 9 . 'S' 5 , ' . W 9 , and 2 . 514 . Bro . A . 1-Mathews , P . M . 1703 , P . P . S . G . D . Oxon ., gavean interesting lecture on the Pyramids , as connected with Freemasonry and prophecy . The lecturer , whose views on the subject ol

the Pyramids are those associated with the name ol ' ' <"' Piazzi Smyth , claimed prophetic inspiration . for the buiW cr of the great Pyramids of Cheops , or Shofo , identify 1 " ! - ' him with the Melchisedek of the scriptures . In defence ol these views , he pointed out the extreme accuracy of " ! orientation of the building , and the curious coincidences in which the measurements of the sides , passages , and heig "' give when compared with the length of the year , the V xt'