Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

who had not been in the chair before . They must take their cue from the past , and do their best to carry out the duties as satisfactiory as they had hitherto been done . "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Masonic Charities , " and "The Officers" having been given , the

Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and enjoyable gathering . Bro . Bayne superintended the musical arrangements with his usual ability , and presided at the pianoforte during the evening . He was ably supported by Messrs . Percy Taylor and Siddon Turner , and Mrs . Chas . L . Taylor .

CROYDON . —George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the 9 th inst . Bro . Francis T . Ridpath , W . M ., occupied the chair , and having opened the lodge , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Audit Committee's report was then presented and unanimously adopted . The W . M . elect , Bro .

lames S . Fraser , P . M . 174 , was presented by the I . P . M ., Bro . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . S . G . D ., and was installed by Bro . Ridpath in a most impressive and excellent manner . The new W . M . subsequently appointed and invested his officers as follows -. Bros . E . Samuel , S . W . ; M . L . Levey , J . W . ; J . C . Leaver , Treas . ; J . D . Langton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec ; W . G . Goode , S . D . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . O .,

J . D . ; F . W . Leaver , D . C ; W . S . Hoyte , P . G . O ., Org . ; E . C . Leaver and C . Hobden , Stewards ; and W . Lane , Tyler . The remaining officers—Bros . E . D . L . Harvey , P . G . C , Chap ., and E . C . Holdsworth , I . G . —being unavoidably absent . Among the other members present was Bro . F . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Visitors : Bros . I . F . H . Woodward

P . G . Std . Br . ; Gordon Smith , G . Steward ; •F . Nichols , W . M . 4 63 ; VV . D . Lowenstark , P . M . 25 ; W . F . Brown , P . M . 90 ; J . Newton , P . M . 174 ; C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; W . H . Ranson , P . M . 1790 ; J . C . Atkinson , P . M . 2182 ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; A . Toulmin , S . D . 1503 ; E . Rolls , S . D . 12 ; C . Sargent , 1261 ; A . H . Price , J . W . 1321 ; and A . Burn , 1321 .

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the usual toasts were given , Bro . J . F . H . Woodward responding for "The Grand Lodge , " Bro . F . West , D . P . G . M ., for " The Prov . G . Lodge , " and Bros . F . Nichols , W . F . Brown , and J . Newton for ¦ ' The Visitors . " A P . M . 's jewel , of the usual value , was presented to

Bro . F . T . Ridpath , I . P . M ., for his valuable services to the lodge during the past year . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org ., and gave great satisfaction , being ably assisted by Bros . W . S . Hoyte , Prov . G . Org ., Lester , and Atkinson , and Mr . James Budd .

MANCHESTER . — Arthur Sullivan Lodge ( No . 2156 ) . —The second installation meeting since the consecration of this musical lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Old Boar's Head . Owing to the summer engagements of many of the professional brethren , there was not such a large attendance as is usually seen at these meetings . There were present Bros . A . H .

Williams , W . M . ; Allen Avison , S . W . ; F . W . Lean , J . W . ; E . W . Irving , P . M . 1170 , Prov . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; Ben Brierley , Sec ; F . Gordon , S . D . ; Joseph Gaggs , J . D . ; C Turner , P . M . ion , D . C ; N . Dumville , P . P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; W . Dumville , P . M . ; Wm . Booth , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; H . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler ; J , Whittaker , A . S . Kinnell , Cuthbert , Blacon , Lawrence , Lord .

R . Morley , J . Goss , S . Shore , J . Simmons , and J . Harmer . Visitors : Bros . George Mellor , P . S . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M . 1459 , 10 3 0 , P . P . G . D . of C ; E Dodd , P . M . 78 ; J . Cookson , W . M . 1030 , Prov . G . Steward ; F . W . Hill , and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Steward . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous regular meeting and the lodge of emergency were

read and confirmed . The balance-sheet was reported on by the Auditors , and bore a very healthy appearance . It showed the lodge entirely free from debt , after voting 20 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and making a provision—which was voted later on in the dayof 10 guineas each to the Boys' and Girls' Schools . It is scarcely necessary to state that the reports of the condition

of the lodge funds was most satisfactorily received by all the members . The balance-sheet was adopted , and a vote of thanks passed to Bro . E . VV . Irving , Treasurer , for the admirable manner in which the accounts had been kept . Bro . W . H . Williams , W . M ., retained his seat for the purpose of installing Bro . Allen Avison . After being presented by Bro . C Turner , D . C ., to the Installing Master ,

Bro . Avison was subsequently inducted into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then appointed his officers , and they were invested as follows : Bros . F . W . Lean , S . W ., and Fred Gordon , J . W ., by Bro . N . Dumville , P . M . ; N . Dumville , Treas . ; E . W . Irving , Sec ; Joseph Gaggs , S . D . ; Oliver Gaggs ( by proxy ) , J . D . ; Charles Turner , D . of C . ; T . Morley , Org . ; Seymour Jackson ( by proxy )

I . G . ; J . Whittaker and J . Simmons , Stwds . ; and H . Dawson , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . C . Turner , P . M ., D . of C , invested the Secretary and Organist , and Bro . Wm . Dumville , P . M ., the remaining officers . Bro . E . VV . Irving , P . M ., Sec , P . G . Stwd ., presented and explained the working tools in each Degree . The address to the W . M . was given by Bro . C . Turner , P . M ., D . of C . ; to the

Wardens by Bro . N . Dumville , P . M ., Treas . ; and the brethren by Bro . W . Booth , P . M ., P . G . D . of C . Cheshire . On the motion of Bro . E . W . Irving , P . M , Sec , P . G . Stwd ., the sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions for Boys and Girls respectively ; and there being no further business the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St .

John with a banquet , which was thoroughly enjoyed by all . The usual toast list was proceeded with after the banquet , the V . W . Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . George Mellor , responding to the toast of his health and expressing his entire satisfaction with all he had seen and heard . Bro . A . H . Williams , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M . " in glowing terms , and Bro . Allen Avison , who is highly popular with all the brethren , made a suitable reply . Several other toasts usually included in the Masonic

repertoire were proposed and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , the brethren being enchanted with some excellent duetts admirably rendered by Bro . Avison on the 'cello , and Bro . Harmer , violin . Gleesj choruses , and solos were well sung by the professional talent so well known there , viz ., Bros . Whittaker , Blacon , Kinnell , W . and N . Dumville , and . C Turner . Bro . Goldthorpe being the accompanist .

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INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 15 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; J . Ford , P . M ., S . W . ; C . J . C . Walker , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Coplestone , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; I . Davis , J . D . ; C . Higginson , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; P . Burton , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; W . G . Coat , F . W . Woodard , H . Cotton , F . Craggs , M . R . Rice , C . Woods , and W . W . Williams . 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 . Coat being the candidate . Bro . Cochrane , having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . A . William ) having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . C . Williams , was presented as W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . A . Williams installed as W . M ., Bro . W . C . Williams acting as Installing Master . The lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees . The W . M . having risen , Bro . J . Ford was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Three Nuns , Aldgate , E . Present : Bros . C . J . Free , W . M . ; S . Toye , S . W . ; W . J . Barnes , J . W . ; A . W . Fenner , Preceptor ; W . Hay ward , J . D . ; C . Schmidt , I . G . ; T . Taylor , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First . The first four Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the information thus derived by them being much appreciated . Bro . Toye was elected W . M . for the next meeting , when , after Bro . Toye has rehearsed a ceremony , Bro . Fenner will rehearse the ceremony of installation , and he most respectfully requests the attendance of brethren on that occasion . Lodge will be opened at 8 o ' clock sharp . Lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1433 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , W . M . 142 S , W . M . ; 0 . VV . Battley , S . W . j J . C . Conwav , ] . W . j G . Read , P . M . sir and 1767 , Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; S . Barrow , S . D . ; H . Windeatt , J . D . ; W . Middleweek , I . G . ; D . StroudP . M . 2045 Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; J .

, , Smith , and M , T . Tuck , 901 , J . D . 1343 ( visitor ) . 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 . Barrow being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Windeatt being

candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Tuck was elected a member . Bro . Battley was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . Bro . George Read expressed his thanks to the brethren of the lodge who so kindly gave him their votes for the Board of General Purposes , thereby ensuring his election . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the t 4 th inst . Present : Bros . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , W . M . ; G . Wilson , as I . P . M . ; G . F . Swan , S . W . ; I . D . Graham , J . W . ; J . R . Harnell , S . D . ; R . J . Harnell , J . D . ; H . C . Chevalier , I . ' G . j F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . Willcox , J . W . Sedgwick , T . C . Seary , A . E . Gladwell , A . Proudfoot , C . B . Shemmonds , A . Clark , A . Cogliati ,

V . Smith , R . Harvey , F . Kedge , H . G . Marsden , H . Pett , R . Kirk , F . Dusterwald , W . Hancock , and E . A . Morrison . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . A . Clark , W . M . elect 2191 , being candidate . Lodge opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony was resumed . Lodge resumed to the Second and then the First Degree . Bro . A . Clark , as W . M ., invested his officers , Bro . W . C . Smith giving the charges . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising ' for the second time , the W . M . and his officers were appointed according to the minutes to the minutes of the 7 th inst . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . F . Swan , S . W ., proposed that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes

to Bro . W . C . Smith for the very able manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation . He was sure all the brethren present had been delighted , and all would regret that that was the last time they would have the pleasure of listening to Bro . W . C . Smith ' s working . He felt sure he was expressing the wishes of the brethren in wishing him health , happiness , and prosperity in his new home jn the north , and that though far

away , he would always be remembered with teeungs ot pleasure , especially by those brethren to whom he had imparted much Masonic knowledge . Seconded by Bro . E . A . Morrison , and carried unanimously . Bro . VV . C . Smith made a suitable reply , thanking the brethren for their good wishes for his welfare . He should always remember with pleasure the many happy hours he had spent amongst them , and should take a great interest in the welfare of the lodge , although so far away .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; G . Higginson , S . W . ; C . R . Cross , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; F . Woodard , S . D . ; Vandyke , J . D . ; ] . Arnott , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; L . Cox , ' F . Klein , and T . Stonnill . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and then

resumed to the Second and First Degrees . The ceremony of passing being about to be rehearsed , Bro . Klein , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The ceremony of raising being about to be rehearsed , Bro . L . Cox , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 18 th inst . Present : Bros . J . W . Morley , W . M . ; P . Skar , S . W . ; Dresden , J . W . ; J . Codings , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; W . C . Williams , J . D . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., I . G . ; R . H . Williams , and others . The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in Bro . Morley ' s usual impressive manner . A brother offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined , and ,

having given the required proofs in an exemplary manner , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , Bro . P . Skar was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , which will take place on Monday , the 3 rd September next . A vote of sympathy to Bro . W . H . Smith , Treasurer of the mother lodge , on account of his serious illness , and a vote of thanks to the Preceptor and Secretary for past services , were passed . The brethren are particularly desired to note the date fixed for the next meeting .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Piper , W . M . ; Shaw , S . W . ; Hobbs , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Stutlield , J . D . ; Rymer , I . G . ; Edwards , and J . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

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meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initia'in was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The lodge \ va opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Purnell , a candidate to b raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and wa entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The cer mony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Purnell being the candidate " The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Shaw wa unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—The usual weekly meeting wa « held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros lisliiH , " W . M . ; Poole , S . W . ; Folkard , J . W . ; Hill , S . D . ; ' RV , S > J . D . ; VV . Smith , I . G . ; Westky , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , sic . ' Bate , Coe , Jones , Alexander , Jarvis , Rowe , Heathcoi e an'i Williams . '

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second , and then the Third Degree , and the 1 st Section of tU Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lod ™ was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Jarvis proved his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed by the W . M with Bro . larvis as candidate . Lodee was resumed tn th .. u-. ' J

Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Russell for his able work in the chair at the previous meeting . Bro . Poole was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Poole duly returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed . ———

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —The regular meetine of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Btos . A . T . Blarney , as WM S . Wills , as S . W . ; T . J . Crossman , J . W . ; J . Dodge , Precepto ; : J . Taylor , Sec , ; V . Lanzell , S . D . ; G . West , J . D . ; W H * Snell , I . G . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; T . Prust , W . M . 1402 ; " \ V

Hersey , VV . Hill , and Risdon . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The first three Sections ot the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Prust and Taylor , under the guidance of Bro . Blarney . The usual questions were asked , the work for next meeting arranged , and the lodge was closed .

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Royal Arch .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CHAPTER ( No 1524 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous chap ter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednes day , the 13 th inst . The members present included Comps J . L . Payne , M . E . Z . ; T . Clark , J ., H . elect ; A . J Berry , S . N ., J . elect ; Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV Simpson , P . S . ; W . H . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . Asst . G . S . E Middx ., Treas . ; M . L . Levey , P . Z . ; C Holden , J . H Rich , Cecil Stein , and VV . VV . Lee . Visitor : Comp . H Peilatt .

The convocation was opened , the minutes of the April meeting read and confirmed , and the Audit report received and adopted . The installation of Principals was next proceeded with , but owing to the unavoidable absence of Comp , J . Funston , the M . E . Z . elect , his installation was postponed . Comps . T . Clark and A . J . Berry were impressively installed into the chairs of H . and J . respectively by Comp .

W . H . Lee , P . Z . The officers invested were Comps . Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Simpson , P . Soj . ; J . H . Rich , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Cecil Stein , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . J . Marsh , Janitor . Comp . J . Hoit , the S . N . elect , was unfortunately unable to be present . Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., said a melancholy duty devolved upon him in proposing a vote of sympathy and

condolence with the widow and family of the late Comp . Brasted , P . Z ., who was the first exaltee in that chapter . Having been associated with the deceased companion ior many years , it was with deep feelings of regret that he rose to move the resolution . Comp . Brasted was a man loved and respected by all who knew him ; he was an earnest and zealous Masonhaving presided over the lodge and

, chapter , and having occupied the position of Preceptor of a lodge of Instruction in North-east London , where his kind and genial manner caused him to be respected and esteemed , The members of that chapter had looked up to him as an authority in Koyal Arch Masonry , and whilst being an excellent worker was at all times willing to render kindly assistance . They all felt that in the decease ot Comp .

Brasted they had sustained a great loss , and would unanimously wish to express their regret at his decease , and their teelings of sympathy and condolence with his relatives . Comp . Levey , P . Z ., having seconded the motion , it was carried nem . con . Chapter was then closed . After an excellent repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . ,

Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., said that in the absence of Comp . Funstan , a very pleasing duty devolved upon him in proposing " The Health of Comp . J . L . Payne , I . P . Z ., who presided so ably over them that evening . The members all knew that during the long time that Comp . Payne had been connected with the chapter , he had performed his duties to the great satisfaction of the companions . which

Having entertained that favourable opinion of him , had been endorsed by the manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the principal chair during the past year , the companions had voted him a P . Z . ' s jewel , which he had now great pleasure in presenting to him . There was not a companion with whom he was acquainted who was more deserving than Comp . Payne . He had much p leasure in be

investing the I . P . Z . with the jewel , and hoped he would spared many years to be with them . f Comp . J . L . Payne , I . P . Z ., returned sincere thanks tor the mannner in which Comp . Lee had spoken of him , an ^ in which the companions had received the toast . ^ urin ° his year as M . E . Z . it had been his endeavour to carry 0 " the duties to the satisfaction of the companions and trusce

he had succeeded . He had not had as many exaltees he had wished , but hoped for better things m the tutur-Having served for 5 years as P . S . he had had amp le oppw tunities to make himself proficient in the work or chapter . He again sincerely thanked the companions ; i so heartily receiving his health , and for the P . Z . s jewe kindly and unanimously presented to him . rn . been

"The Visitor" was next given , and having appr o priately responded to by Comp . Peilatt , the Lf ' . / . „» posed the toast of " The H . and J ., " congratulating « chapter on possessing two such able and efficient omc Comp . T . Clark , H ., in returning thanks , said nis s * faction was mingled with regret , tor he anticipate ^ ^^ the toast would be proposed by Comp . Funstan , wno _ however , unable to be present . His colleagues ana self had been pleased to be under the rule ot Comp . £ X- ^ and trusted Comp . Funstan would be with them ac