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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft JEasonrg * ST . JOHN'S LODGE ( No . 167 ) . —This lodge met at the Holly Bush Hotel , Hampstead , on Tuesday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . Edwin Storr , W . M . ; J . Potter , S . W . ; Coffin , J . W . ; J . T . Rowe , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . Thompson , P . M ., Sec . ; Fry , S . D . ; Freeman , J . D . ; Beauchamp , as I . G . ; Wilkinson , P . M . ; Yeomans , P . M . ; Rowe , P . M . ; Humphreys , P . M . ; Hollis , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; Mueller , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : W . M . Stiles , W . M . 19 S 7 ; G . Clark ,

jun ., W . M . 1507 ; Rowe , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ; Parratt-Kidder , P . M . 12 ; J . C . Smith , J . D . 1744 ; W . A . Scurrah , J . W . 204 S ; D . Hatch , 1507 ; Fraser , W . S . 1507 ; and Catterwood . The installation ceremonv was ably performed by Bro . J . T . Rowe , P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . The W . M . invested the officers as above and proposed a candidate and joining member , and raised Bro . C . P . Bartholomew to the Degree of a M . M ., and the lodge was closed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Wilkinson ,

l . P . M . At the banquet the customary toasts were heartily given and cordially received . The " Health of the W . M . " was enthusiastically received . Bros . Stiles , Clark , and Rowe returned thanks for" The Visitors . " Other toasts followed . All expressed great pleasure at being present , and spoke highly of the excellency of the work .

CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the evening of Monday , the 13 th inst ., the chair being occupied by Bro . Walter Wood , W . M . There was a fair muster of the brethren , including Past Masters Bros , bmith . Lemon , Reed , and Webb , and likewise the following visitors , Bros . W . O .

Hollands , P . M . 1321 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; G . Liebmann , 1196 ; G . H . Robey , 1 S 6 G ; G . S . Recknell , 172 S ; Thos . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; C . V . Woodward , 1365 ; W . Fieldwick , 1364 ; and Thos . H . Staton , P . M . 12 S 7 . The brethren subsequently gathered around the supper table ,

and on the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given and acknowledged , those of " The Worshipful Master " and " The Initiates" being received with due honour , Songs and recitations were interspersed in the intervals between the speeches , and the brethren at length rose and separated after a most enjoyable evening .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . — The first meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Criterion . Present : Bros . H . Purdue , W . M . ; Sims , S . W . ; Dopson , J . W . ; Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; Gorringe , S . D . ; Blake , J . D . ; Doncaster , I . G . ; Burton , D . C . ; Coplestone , S . S . ; Glover , J . S . ; Tuck , Sec ; and 27 members of the lodge , with the following visitors : Bros .

S . Murch , W . M . 27 ; E . B . Cox , I . G . 15 G 3 ; T . Vine , 511 ; W . Game , P . M . 169 ; C . H . Cutbush , 19 S 7 ; J . Davis , 169 ; J . Broadbridge , 1790 ; A . Madell , 1201 ; J . W . Tarbet , 1017 ; and G . S . Beeching , 160 . A letter was read from Bro . Sir Chas . Dilke , M . P ., expressing regret at not being able to be present . After the usual loyal toasts , the W . M . in responding to

the toast of his health , after adverting to the very prosperous condition of the lodge , announced that at their meeting in November next , ladies would be invited to the banquet . This announcement was received with great enthusiasm . After Bro . P . M . Game had responded for the visitors , a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C , when there were present Bros . D . Hughes , W . M . ; H . McClelland , S . W . ; John Hughes , l . P . M . ; H . Darcy , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; Harbord , S . D . ; D . Hughes , J . D . ; Hand , Org . ; R . Clinch , D . C . ; R . P . Stevens , I . G . ; R . Whur ,

W . S . ; Hoddinott and Haylock , Stwds . ; Gillard , A . D . C . ; Devlin , P . M . ; Griffiths , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; G . A . Cundy , P . M . ; Dharty , Clarke , Dance , Russell , Easey , Bater , Glanville , Follett , E . Venner , Derry , Chivers , Fisher , Fletcher , Corkhill , Barwell , Whitnall , Rubardt , Fimister , Sheffield , Little , and Watkins . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . Follett was passed , and Bro . Clarke afterwards raised . Bro . Fisher

late of 1305 , was admitted a joining member . Ten guineas were voted out of the lodge Benevolent Fund to a deserving member . It was decided to hold a ball in connection with the lodge during the ensuing season , and Bro . R . P . Stevens kindly consented to act again as honorary Secretary . A Committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws . The members then adjourned to refreshment , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous lodge met on the 17 th inst . at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . Among those present were Bros . Appleton , W . M . ; Stranger , S . W . ; \ V . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Feuillade , J . D . ; Foale , D . C . ; Feuillade , jun ., Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Kiihler , P . M . ;

Webb , P . M . ; Cockburn , l . P . M . ; Ayling , P . M . ; Cruse , Bolton , Palmer , Buxton , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a petition to the Board of Benevolence from a distressed member of the lodge was considered and unanimously recommended . Several letters from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed and the

brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . "The Health of the W . M . " was ably proposed by Bro . Cockburn . The W . M ., in reply , expressed his regret that he had not yet had an opportunity of performing any of the ceremohies . The lod ge was very prosperous , but as they had lost several of their number , by death and resignation , it was

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desirable for the good of the lodge that their places should be filled by new members . He hoped during the ensuing season to have several initiates . "The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Stokes , of the Jubilee Lodge ; "The Past Masters , " by Bro . Cockburn ; "The Treasurer and Secretary , " by Bros . Mann and Stuart ; and "The Officers , " by Bro . Stranger . The proceedings then terminated .

CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the iSth inst ., at the Railway Tavern , Harrow Station , when there were present Bros . J . Osborn , P . M . 1602 , W . M . ; E . Woodman , J . W . ; T . J . Bird , P . P . G . S . B ., l . P . M . ; H . W . Mayes , Prov . G . P ., P . M . ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . A . Sec , P . M ., Sec ; J . Weston , P . M . 1602 , S . D . ; H . J . Osborn

J . D . ; O . J . Von Holtorp , I . G . ; H . W . Carter , D . C ; J . Bayne , Org . ; J . H . Gaskin , Stwd . ; and many others , with the following visitors : Bros . N . L . Western , W . M . 1693 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1227 ; VV . C . Wigley , S . W . 134 S ; J . A . Collings , Org . 16 93 ; C . Hammond , 1471 ; J . H . Hoit , S 5 G ; G . K . Pugh , 1 790 ; and C . Newell , 1423 . The brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , in

consequence of the lamented death since the last meeting of Bro . H . W . Gregory , the much respected S . W . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Young was passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The chair was then taken by Bro . W . H . Lee , Sec , who initiated into Freemasonry his son , Mr . W . W . Lee . The W . M . resumed the chair , when a vote of condolence and sympathy with the widow

of the late S . W . was unanimously agreed to , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , where a substantial dinner was served , catered by Bro . K . Cole . At the conclusion of the repast the W . M . proposed the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured ; Bro . Lee , Prov . G . A . Sec , and Bro . Mayes ,

Prov . G . Purst ., returning thanks for " The Prov . Grand Officers . " Bro . Bird , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., and congratulated the lodge on having such an efficient presiding officer . The W . M . acknowledged the compliment paid to him ,

and then gave " The Past Masters , " which was responded to by Bro . Bird , P . M ., in suitable terms . The W . M . said it afforded him great pleasure to propose " The Health of the Initiate , " the son of the much esteemed Secretary , and he had no doubt that Bro . Lee , jun ., would make a good and efficient Mason under the able guidance of his father . —Bro . W . W . Lee briefly acknowledged the

toast . "The Visitors" was then given , and responded to by Bro . Western , W . M . 16 93 . The toast of "The Officers" having been proposed and duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast brought a very p leasant evening to a close . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by some excellent songs by Bros . Bayne , Woodman , W . W . Lee , Osborn , and others .

SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled on Thursday , the iGth inst ., at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , for the transaction of the regular business of the lodge . The meeting was called for five o'clock , and precisely to time the respective officers were in attendance , as also a goodly number of the members , and the lodge was opened almost

punctual to the minute by Bro . W . R . Burnett , W . M ., his assistant officers being Bros . Powles , S . W . ; Anderson , J . W . ; L . E . Eagle , iS . D . ; Wimble , J . D . ; Gauntlett , I . G . ; Bowler , Tyler ; P . M . Bellis , Sec . and Preceptor ; and E . Eagle , Treas . ; with about 30 other members of the lodge and visitors . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Morgan , Fraser , and Hitchcock

were raised to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising performed by the W . M . in a most praiseworthy manner . Messrs . W . F . _ Kemshead and George Prendergast were duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , after which Bro . Davies was passed to the Degree of a F . C . During the evening- Bro . Morgan was appointed Organist to the lodge and invested with the collar of his office , and he much assisted in the musical portions of the

ceremonies . The business of the meeting having ended , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a most excellent menu was provided by Bro . Slawson , whose catering gave much satisfaction to all . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to . Thel . P . M ., Bro . Bellis , in proposing "The Health of

the W . M ., " alluded to the very heavy work the W . M . had had before him on that and the previous meeting , all of which he had mastered in a most efficient manner , and alluding to the able assistance of his officers attributed it to their regular attendance at the lodge of instruction in connection with the lodge .

The visitors , Bros . P . M . Tilling , 765 , and Bridget , 72 , also spoke in high praise of the working by the W . M . and his officers . The toasts and responses of " The Candidates and Officers " brought the meeting' to a close . There was a well selected musical programme intermixed with the toasts , accompanied by Bros . Morgan and Wallis . There were about 45 present at the banquet .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1962 ) . —The first meeting of the season was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 18 th inst ., the following berethren being present : Bros . Walter C . Claridge , W . M . ; H . Bing , as S . W . ; A . Haig Brown , J . W . ; A . McDowall , l . P . M . ; W . McDougall , Treas . ; A . Green , P . M . and Sec ; A . H . Sandle , S . D . ; W . J .

Tasman , J . D . ; L . V . Walker , I . G . ; J . D . McAIpin , M . C . ; J . C . Tilt , and John Green , Stwds . ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; also Bros . Kitchingman , Elles , Gregory , Wright , Bokenham , Morris , Lowe , Levey , Mardell , Thomas , Stein , Chant , Nuding , Rix , Tayton , Howard , McNish , Bell , Pearce , Cook , and Hancock . Visitors : Bros . D . Crombie , P . M . 2 S ; John Rushford , J . W . G 02 ; W . Motley , 1924

A . C . Wickins , 709 ; h . H . Debenham , 28 ; G . Blake , S . W . 507 ; E . Houlton Bishop , I . G . 19 G 5 ; R . W . Galer , S . D . 13 G 6 ; and James Pinder , P . M . 15 , 1 GG 2 , 1997 , & c . The lodge was opened in the customary manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Mardell was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken for Mr . William John Pearce and Mr . Arthur Stanton

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Cook , which proving unanimous in their favour they were declared duly elected , and were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , and the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the Pillar Hall to supper ,

after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , including "The W . M ., " "The Initiates , " and "The Visitors , " who suitably acknowledged the same . Bros . Walker , Nuding , McNish , and | others , contributed their quota to the harmony of the evening .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , when there were present Bros . Edwin Melrose , W . M . ; Peter Bradburn , S . W . ; C . Crompton , J . W . ; G . 1 P . Brockbank , Treas . ; James Walker , S . D . ; W . Siddorn , I . G . j R . Cuerden and H . J . Briscoe , Stwds . ; John lsherwood , P . M . ; 1 . Boothroyd , P . M . ; I . Rutter ,

P . M . ; T . Morris , P . M . ; R . J . Chereside , Draycott , Crompton , Forrest , Halliwell , and W . H . Brown . Visitor : Bro . W . E . Bardsley , S . D . 1723 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Draycott , Brown , and Stirling were raised to the degree of Master Mason by Bro . Boothroyd , who also explained the working tools . Messrs . D . VV .

Stevenson and Frank Jackson were balloted for and elected , and initiated by Bro . John lsherwood , the working tools being explained by theJJ . W ., and the customary charge by Bro . G . P . Brockbank . After two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . ———MANCHESTER . —Derby Lodge ( No . 1055 ) . —

The installation meeting was held and St . John ' s festival celebrated at the Masonic Hall , Bedford-street , Bury Newroad , on Thursday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . Joseph Snape , W . M . ; F . R . Cooper , S . W . ; E . G . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Clegg , Sec ; C . Bagot , I . G . ; A . P . Wimpory , l . P . M . ; T . H . Glendinning , P . M . ; Alfred Turner , P . M . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; Geo .

Kenyon , P . M . ; Robt . Leech , P . M . ; A . Morrison , P . M . ; R . Williamson , T . Smith , VV . O . Pettitt , T . M . Cairns , Wm . Taylor , Win . Fitzgerald , Thos . E . Rigby , J . j . Craig , C . F . Owen , J . B . Peace , S . Davidson , W . Challender , G . M . Williams , T . Thornhill , R . Kitchen , J . R . Smith , N . Fraghern , add J . Kirk , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Wildgoose , P . M . 161 , P . P . G . D . : T .

Chadwick , P . M . 44 , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . J . Meakin , P . M . 992 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C ; P . Lawton , P . M . 78 ; C . Hargreaves , W . M . 1219 ; I . H . Smith , ion ; Joseph Senior , P . M . 163 ; John Openshaw , 1077 5 w - Hoyland , P . M . 10 S 3 ; C . A . Pontefract , 337 ; G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec . 204 ; J . C Bromley , P . M . 1375 ; Wm . Siddeley , W . M . iGt ; A .

Turner , S . W . ion ; T . Robinson , 1534 ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . W 317 { Freemason ) . The lodge was opened shortly after 4 o'clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual formalities the W . M . elect , Bro . Fredk . Cooper , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . T . H . Glendinning , P . G . J . D ., and duly inducted into the chair of

K . S ., with all proper rite and ceremony . The newlyinstalled W . M . was subsequently proclaimed to and saluted by the M . Ms , on their re-entrance to the lodge . The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year , and invested by Bro . A . P . Wimpory , P . M .: Bros . Robert Leech , S . W . ; Robt . Williamson , T . W . ; E . G . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C Bagot , Sec . ; Thos . E . Rigby , S . D . ; Walter O . Pettitt , J . D . ; T . H .

Glendinning , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., D . C ; J . J . Clegg , I . G . ; Thos . Campbell , Org . ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; Joseph Challender , Geo . Chappell , Chas . Smith , and J . W . Hallam , Stwds . Bros . J . Snape , I . P . M ., addressed the W . M . ; A . Morrison , P . M ., the Wardens ; and A . Turner , P . M ., the brethren . On the motion of Bro . George Kenyon , P . M ., seconded by Bro . A . P . Wimpory , P . M ., Bro . E . H .

Hughes , P . M ., was re-appointed representative on the Charity Committee , The I . P . M ., Bro . Joseph Snape , rose and expressed his thanks to the brethren for their generous response to his appeal for subscriptions towards raising the sum of £ 50 for the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution . Bto . Snape said he had received promises for sums amounting to £ 37 towards this

deserving object , the W . M ., Bro . F . Cooper , gave notice of motion that the sum of £ 5 be voted from the lodge funds to the same Institution . After some further business in connection with the House and Executive Committees , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the numerous visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St .

John at a banquet , which was all that could be desired by the most fastidious , and reflected the greatest credit on the House Committee , whose efforts in carrying out the arrangements for such a repast were crowned with success . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed after the banquet , and Bro . J . Snape , I . P . M ., in proposing that of "The W . M ., " alluded to the services he had rendered

to Masonry in general , and the Derby Lodge in particular , and he ( Bro . Snape ) felt perfectly certain that Bro . Cooper would make an excellent Master . He also alluded in feeling terms to the long and critical illness which prevented Bro . Cooper being installed iS months ago , and he was sure that on this occasion the toast of the W . M . 's health was no empty ceremony .

Bro . Cooper feelingly responded , and , paraphrasing the words of Shakespeare , said he undertook the office with pleasure , and would be proud of the burden of responsibility which it imposed . Bro . A . P . Wimpory , P . M ., in fitting terms proposed "The Health of Bro . Joseph Snape , I . P . M ., " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a beautiful Past

Master ' s jewel and collar , which had been subscribed for by the members to mark the esteem in which they held him for his services to the lodge . The jewel and collar were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Bro . Snape thanked the brethren for the great kindness they had evinced towards him at all times , but especially

so during his year of office . It had been to him a pleasure to preside over them , and he was glad to bear testimony to the fact that the members of the lodge endeavoured to practise the principles of Masonry taught in it . If proofs were wanting of this , he would instance the handsome present made to him as representative of the lodge on his accession to office of a piano worth over £ 40 . During the year they had the satisfaction of receiving letters of thanks