Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

office , which he certainly looked upon as the proudest of his life , for he had been admirably supported by the whole of his officers and the brethren generally . They in that lodge were one chain in brotherly love and union , and if the links of that chain only kept together in harmony , he could see even a better prospect before them than they even now had . That lodge room was , as every lodge should

be , a trysting place for the brethren to meet and be happy , and if that principle were carried out , nothing could ever shake the foundations of the lodge or mar its prosperity . He again thanked them for their handsome support of his Stewardship , and hoped to see the lodge one day a Vice-Patron of all the Charities . The "Past Masters" having been toasted , "The

Initiates , " were honoured , and both having returned thanks , the toast of " The Visitors " was received with applause , and in response , Bro . Naylor thanked the W . M . and brethren for their reception of the toast , which , if not a " Nelson " fire , yet

certainly had somewhat of the " Up Guards and at ' em " style about it . He hoped to see a number of the Waterloos at the Nelson the following week , and promised them all a hearty and cordial reception . Several other toasts followed , and the singing and reciting were excellent .

NEATH . —Cambrian Lodge ( No . 3 64 ) . —The installation of Bro . E . Grant as W . M . of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when , although the weather was very stormy , a large numberof influential brethren were present , amongst whom were Bros . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . D . Wallers , P . M . 1573 , Prov . G . Chap . ; J . Buckley Wilson , N . Leitch , R . Parry , J . C . Sladen , 1 .

Hughes , F . Lewis , H . F . Clarke , J . M . Smith , VV . J . K . J ackson , J . M . Jones , H . Macey , G . Palmer , C . Kappel , J . B . Davies , J . T . Davies , J . D . Porter , J . D . Llewellyn , D . P . Reynolds , H . Stone , O . H . Thomas , and others . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bros . R . A . Browning , P . M ., P . A . G . S ., and G . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . D . L . Davies , l . P . M . ; A . Burnett

S . W . ; A . George , J . W . ; VV . Whittington , Treas . ; A . F . Mills , Chap . ; W . Hopkins , Sec . ; S . Phillips , S . D . ; D . G . Thomas , J . D . ; J . E . Griffiths , l . G . ; J . S . Church , Org . ; F . J . Kert , D . C ; M . Whittington and W . Bedford , Stewards ; and T . Wall , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where the hostess had prepared a capital dinner .

BANBURY . —Cherwell Lodge ( No . 599 ) . —The 37 th anniversary festival of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 27 th ult ., uoon which occasion the VV . M . 's chair was taken by Bro . T . S . Palmer , P . M ., M . E . Z ., P . P . J . G . W ., P . G . 1 st Asst . Soj ., whose thorough knowledge of Masonry , and whose great services to the Craft justly entitle him to the highest honour that it

is in the power of a Provincial Grand Master to bestow . The ordinary business having been disposed of , two brethren were passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being performed in an exceedingly able manner by the W . Master , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . R . Cooper , Prov . G . D ., was then presented , the ceremony of installation being performed in a masterly

and impressive manner by Bro . Palmer , who was highly complimented by several _ distinguished brethren from London and the neighbouring Province of Warwickshire . Bro . Wells , P . M ., presided at the harmonium . The officers for the year were invested by the W . M . as follows : Bros . L . M . Wynne , P . P . G . S . of W ., l . P . M . ; W . E . Wood , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; C . F . Edmunds , 1 . W . ; Rev .

W . A . Marshall , Chap . ; J . S . Palmer , P . P . G . W ., & c , Treas . ; E . J . Hartley , P . P . G . W ., & c „ Sec ; VV . J . Johnson , S . D . ; VV . Strange , J . D . ; R . C . Humfrey , D . of C . ; S . Hood , A . D . of C . ; T . H . Huscroft , Org . ; M . Nathan , l . G . ; VV . Forrester and J . M . Wilks , Stewards ; and T . Moss , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Red Lion

Hotel , and sat down to an excellent banquet . The chair was taken by the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . W . R , Cooper , who was supported by Bros . 1 . Boddington , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Warwickshire ; E . Cotton , P . M . 3 S 2 ; J . S . Cranmer , 2133 ; F . P . Cash , 1719 ; J . S . Palmer , P . M . ; John Potts , P . M . ; E . J . Hartley , P . M . ; VV . A . Samman , P . M . ; J . S . Wells , P . M . ; and the officers

and many brethren of the lodge . The toasts were those of " The Queen and the Craft ; " " H-R . H . The Prince of Wales , G . Master ; " " Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the Officers of the Grand Lodge ; " " Rt . Hon . the Earl of Jersey , Prov . IGrand Master ; Reg . Bird , M . A ., Deputy Prov .

Grand Master ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " which was replied to by Bro . VV . E . Wood , Prov . Grand Steward ; "The Worshipful Master , " proposed by Bro . J . S . Palmer , and responded to by Bro . VV . R . Cooper ; " The Immediate Past Master , " replied to by Bro . E . J . Hartley ; "The Installing Master , " responded to by Bro . J . S . Palmer ; "The Visitors , " replied to by Bros . I .

Boddington , H . Cotton , J . b . Cranmer , F . P . Cash , and Morris , who expressed their gratification at the exceedingly pleasant evening they had spent ; they also spoke in enthusiastic terms of the work , and said that in the whole range of their Masonic experience they had never seen the ceremonies more ably performed . Such a compliment must have given great pleasure not only to the W . M . and

officers , but to every member of the Cherwell Lodge . "The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bros . W . E . Wood and C . F . Edmunds responded . Bro . J . S . Wells presided at the piano , glees and songs being sung at intervals throughout the evening by Bros . G . E . Sykes , C . Windsor , C F . Edmunds , W . I . Tohnson . 1 .

S . VVells , VV . Page , and other brethren . There is , fortunately , no lack of musical talent in the lodge , and the excellent singing always adds very much to the charm of these meetings . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , and put a finish to one of the most enjoyable gatherings that the members of the Cherwell Lodge ever held .

BIRKENHEAD . —Combermere Lodge ( No . 605 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 15 th instant , at the Queen ' s Hotel . There was a large attendance of members and friends to Witness the ceremony of installation , which was performed

in a very impressive manner by Bro . G . Grant , l . P . M . Amongst those present were Bros . Brown , P . P . G . D . C ; F . K . Stevemon , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . C Thorburn , P . P . G . S . of W . ; S . Jones , P . P . J . G . D . ; L . Ellis , P . P . S . G . D . ; F . Thompson , P . P . J . G . D ., & c ; and the following W . M . ' s and E ' . M . ' s and brethren from other lodges : His Worship the Mayor of Warrington , Bro . Sutton , P . M . 148 ;

Bros . R . L . Andrew , W . M . 12 S 9 ; A . A . Gass , P . M . 477 ; R . Jones , P . M . 1276 ; C . F . Dean , P . M . 12 S 9 and 2042 ; W . Thorne , G . j . Leeming , J . Lee , P . P . G . S . ; and others . The chair was occupied by Bro . G . Grant , W . M ., supported by Bros . Clarke , l . P . M . ; J . Sillitoe , P . P . J G . D ., P . M . and Treas . ; M . M'Nerney , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Simon , P . M ., P . P . C . T ., and Sec ; T . Shaw , P . M . ; A .

E . Coveney , P . M . ; O . Jones , P . M . ; and Hon . H . Holbrook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . & c . Bro . J . Gamlin was installed W . M ., and appointed ar . d invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . Grant , l . P . M . ; P . Duff , S . W . ; C . Roberts , J . W . ; J . R . Simm , Sec ; J . Sillitoe , Treas . ; O . Jones , D . C ; A . Moore , S . D . ; R . H . Middleton , J . D . ; J . Kemp , I . G . ; R . Watt and J . Frazer , Stwds . ;

and N . Peaccck , Org . The Treasurer's statement showed the very satisfactory balance of £ 47 . The P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Grant was presented by Bro . M'Nerney , on behalf of the lodge , with a feeling allusion to the good fellowship and happiness which had prevailed throughout the past year . Bro . Shaw moved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the worthy Treasurer , who for 18 years had so

well and thoroughly performed his duties , and that the lodge take steps to present him with a a mark of their esteem . The vote was passed with acclamation . The excellent banquet was served by Bro . de Board , and the usual toasts were fully honoured . The musical portion of the evening was given by Bros . Kirkham , Edwards , Higinbottom , Forrester , C Roberts , and S . Proudman .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The anniversary of the above lodge took place on Wednesday evening , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . This lodge is one of the largest and most prosperous lodges in England , and is the strongest in the Province of Derbyshire . The attendance was very numerous , brethren coming from different parts of the shire , not merely out

of compliment to the new Worshipful Master , Bro . J . W . Biigg , but in recognition of the valuable and conscientious labours of his predecessor , Bro . Abraham Woodiwiss . The ceremony of installation was admirably rendered by Bro . Woodiwiss , Bro . J . Bland , P . P . J . G . D ., efficiently aciing as Director of Ceremonies . The new Master subsequently invested and appointed his officers in the following order :

Bros . Woodiwiss , l . P . M . ; Severn Taylor , S . W . ; John Walker , J . W . ; the Rev . Thomas Orrell , Chaplain ; W . Whittaker , P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; W . H . Wright , Sec . ; George Sutherland , S . D . ; John Jones , J . D . ; VV . Todd , D . C ; Wm . Forman , Org . ; G . Tarver , l . G . ; G . H . Ward and A . Smith , Stewards ; and Thomas Day , Tyler . In presenting the retiring Master with a handsome jewel in

recognition of his services , Bro . Brigg bore testimony to the zeal , geniality , and ability with which Bro . Woodiwiss had discharged the duties of the chair ; and at the banquet subsequently held in the large dining room , Bro . T . Gee supplemented these remarks by remarking-, amid the cheers of the brethren , that the past year had been one of

the happiest and most prosperous in the history of the lodge . The banquet was partaken of by about a hundred brethren . The proceedings throughout were of a very hearty and enjoyable character , the musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . W . L . Dodd , P . P . G . Org ., being very much appreciated .

WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1 299 ) . —The excellent installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , and it clearly indicated that prominent success continues to attend the existence of this branch of the Masonic Order . The chair at the opening of the interesting proceedings was taken by Bro . T . A . Withey , the

retiring W . M ., and , besides a full complement of P . M . ' s , Senior and Junior officers , and numerous private members , there were present the following visitors : Bros . John Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Foote , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; H . H . Smith , P . P . G . D . ; J . W . Page , l . P . M . 292 ; C . Wadsworth , P . M . 292 ; VV . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . 292

T . F . Foulkes , P . M . 292 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . D . ; O . W . Sanderson , l . P . M . 1 G 09 ; Barry Stuart , 1609 ; W . Olver , P . M . 220 ; and others . After some preliminary business , Bro . S . Haden Jones was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being most admirably performed by Bro . J . J . Ramsay , P . M ., P . G . P ,, to whom a cordial vote of thanks was given

at the close of the business proceedings . The following brethren were invested officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . A . Withey , l . P . M . ; J . F . Booth , S . W . ; A . Harrison , J . W . ; VV . S . Vines , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ( re-elected for the iSth time ); T . S . Ramsay , Sec . ; William Pearson , S . D . ; John Leach , J . D . ; James Oakes , l . G . ; G . R . Jones and J . E . Galloway , Stwds . ; I . I . Ramsav ,

P . M ., P . G . P ., D . C ; and Bro . Robinson was re-elected Tyler . An excellent dinner was subsequently served by Mrs . Rawlinson , and a pleasant evening was spent . In the course of the proceedings Bro . Withey , I . P . M ., was presented with an artistic P . M . 's jewel , and he was also the recipient of an elegant silver salver for Mrs . Withey , the gift of the members of the lodge .

WIGAN . —Lindsay Lodge ( No . 1335 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Kingstreet , when therewereprescnt Bros . J . Browne , W . M . ; H . Bouchier , S . W . ; H . Kiddlesworth , J . W . ; 1 . D . Murray . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; W . RigbySec ; A . Crastonas

, , S . D . ; R . P . White , J . D . ; G . L . Campbell , D . C . ; T . Knowles , l . G . ; C . A . Cronshaw , Steward ; W . Swallwell , Tyler ; W . Johnson , P . M . ; Seddon , P . M . ; Crossley , P . M . ; R . Betley , P . M . ; L . R . Rowbottom , P . M . ; and Leyland , W . M . 178 . Visitors : Bros . J .

Smith , Margeson , T . P . Simpson , and J . Brindie , P . M ., of 178 ; and Allen . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate the Rev . T . Tebbs , after which Bro . William Johnson , P . M .,

( 00 k the chair , and initiated the Rev . Enoch Franks Notice of motion was given by Bro . J . D . Murray , P . M ' P . P . G . D . C , and Charity Representative— "That the surn of 20 guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge to the Girls' School . " The lodge was then closed .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . I 402 ) . -The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present with others Bros . 1 " . Prust , W . M . ; T . VV . Moraan P . M ., S . W . ; T . H . Wills , J . W . ; J . W . McKellar ' S . D . ; T . J . Crossman , J . D . ; S . Wills , D . C ; C . p ' Waite , l . G . ; W . Hersey and J . Taylor , Stwds .: l '

Newton , Tyler ; W . ) . Hughan , P . S . G . D . England , & c J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . GiR . ; J . Dodge , P . P . G . Treas ., Treas ' ' F . Hex , I . P . M ., Sec ; B . Knight , P . M . ; Guy , VV . Hill ' V . Lauzel , F . C . White , VV . H . Snell , J . J . Hardiman ' R . Kisdon , W . Winget , G . West , J . D . Beer , W . Worth T . Johnson , R . H . L . Holman , VV . Taylor , P . M . 328 •R L . Mugford , W . M . 32 S ; and ] . Btcr and Dr . Willard ' Stwds

. 32 S . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., when the minutes were read arid confirmed . Before proceeding with the formal business on the agenda paper , the W . M . intimated that Bro . C P . Waite , I . G ., who was about to leave Torquay , would be presented with a token of the brethren ' s regard and esteem , and called upon Bro . W . J . Hughan

P . G . D . England , & c , to make the piesentation . Bro . Hughan , in the course of a happy speech , expressed the esteem in which the brethren held their courteous and genial brother , and expressed the hope that his new sphere would be a successful one , so much so , as the Jordan Lod"e regretted to lose him . He ( Bro . Hughan ) hoped he would soon make a fortune and then come and settle down

in that beautiful Torquay , and work again in the Jordan Lodge . In asking Bro . Waite ' s acceptance of such valuable works as Bro . John Lane's " Masonic Records , " and the " Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry " by Albert G . Mackay , with addendums by Charles McClenachan , together with a beautifully framed list of the subscribers , he hoped they would be handed down as heir-looms to generations yet

unborn . The framed list was headed " Presented with two valuable Masonic works to Bro . Charles Percy Waite ( on the occasion of his leaving Torquay ) by the members of the Jordan Lodge of Freemasons , No . 1402 , Torquay , with their sincere wishes for his future welfare . —March 13 th , A . D . iSSS , A . L . 58 SS . " Bro . Waite replied with feeling ; being so completely

taken by surprise he could only say " Thanks . " 'Ihe ballot was then taken for Messrs . C . H . S . J . Hill and Robert Pickard , which was in favour of both candidates , who , being present , were initiated according to ancient custom by Bro . B . Knight , P . M ., in a very able and efficient manner . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed ,

The brethren to the number of 32 then partook of refreshments provided by Bro . W . Taylor , whose catering gave great satisfaction . After ample justice had been done to the good things and the cloth removed , the W . M . proposed the toast of " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " followed by "The Health of the M . W . G . M ,, H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , " both of which were received with due honours .

The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " also " I he R . W . Prov . Grand Master and Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bros . J . Dodge and J . Lane responded . Bro . J . Dodge proposed in appropriate terms "The Health of the W . M . "

The Worshipful Master responded in graceful language , and said he loved Masonry and endeavoured to cany out its grand principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth in every day life . Other toasts followed , and altogether the proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature , a particularly pleasant evening being spent , of which those present will long retain the happiest recollection . The lodge is in a most flourishing condition .

CUCKFIELD . —Ockenden Lodge ( No . 1465 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the brethren ot this lodge was held on Tuesday afternoon , the 13 th inst ., at the Talbot Hotel . 'I he lodge was opened by the W . M . ) Bro . the Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , Prov . G . Chap . The members present included Bros . VV . Hurst Wright , S . W , ;

J . C . Couldwell , J . W . ; C Bampfylde Warre , Prov . S . G . Deacon , P . M . ; Dr . C Braid , P . M . ; Lewis Weedon , P . M . ; R . Fitzmaurice , C . E . Saunders , W . Howe , E . A . Riches , and G . Bunting , Tyler . The following visitors attended : Bros . Dr . C F . Lewis , P ., VJ . 21 S 7 , P . b . G . W . ; Dr . H . E . Price , P . M . 1466 , Prov . J . G . VV . ; Dr . MacQueen , P . M . 916 ; R . E . Stuckey , W . M . 916 ; VV . W . D ' Albiac , W . M . 1466 ; C J . Heald , W . M . 16 3 6 ; J . C . Buckwell ,

J . W . 21 S 7 ; J . P . blingsby Roberts , Sec . 1466 ; J . Sayers , 1 C 36 ; Shaw , 10 ; Parkis , 720 ; and McKenzie , 1947-Alter the formal business had been transacted , Bro . W . Hurst Wright was installed in the chair by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , who performed the ceremony in a faultless manner , the addresses being given by Bros . C . B . Warre , Dr . Braid , and Lewis Weedon . The

newlyinstalled W . M . appointed as his officers Bros . J . C . Couldwell , S . W . ; R . Fitzmaurice , J . W . ; C E . Saunders , S . D . ; VV . Howe , J . D . ; E . Alban , I . G . ; and G . Bunting , Tyler . Those present were invested with the insi gnia ot their respective offices . The Treasurer , Bro . Dr . T . Spry Byass , P . P . G . D ., was unavoidably absent . The lodge having been closed , the brethren proceeded to his

the banquet , which was supplied by Bro . j . Sayers in usual admirable manner , and duly appreciated . The customary loyal toasts having been given , ih 0 Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master" ( who was unable to be present ) and " Provincial Grand Officers was given , and responded to by Bros . Dr . C . F . Lewis , Prov . S . G . W ., and Dr . H . E . Price , Prov . J . G . W . . The toast of " The W . M . " was well received , and m

response Bro . Wright stated that nothing should be wanting on his part to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The toast of "The Visitors , " who , as usual at the banquet of this lodge , far exceeded in numbers that of tn members , was responded to by Bros . W . W . D Albiac-W . M . 1466 , and C J . Heald , W . M . 1636 . „ The remaining toasts were " The Past Masters , l " Officers of the Lodge , " "The Initiate , " and the Tylertoast .