Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who , he said , had taken such interest in and done so much for Masonry . The Worshipful Master , in giving " The Grand Officers , " referred to the grand work done by the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters . The Grand Officers had recently done so much for that lodge . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke had come in spite of much pain to consecrate that lodge , and

they all were grateful to them for their work . Bro . Geo . Everett , I . P . M ., said that he rose to perform a most pleasant duty in proposing "The W . M . " It needed no recommendation from him ; they were all aware of the good qualities of Bro . Cochrane , and entertained the greatest respect for him . With his usual diffidence , he had asked them to wait till the end of the year before they

spoke well of him . He was " an old Masonic hand , and performed his duties most efficiently . He believed Bro . Cochrane would make the lodge one of the most important in London . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the confidence they had placed in him , but it was too soon to speak of his work . He did not desire to be flattered , but he

should take care to do everything that laid in his power for the lodge , and everything that he could do would be done to further its interests . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Initiates . " They had four that night . The number was not large , but the quality was of the best . It augured well for the lodge to beerin with such good men , and he trusted they would

take good care to keep up to it . Without initiates Masonry could not exist , and besides it was nice to have new faces and new workers to fill up the gaps made by time . There were also more workers for those grand monuments of the Order—the Charities . Bro . Harrison felt highly indebted to the lodge for the knowledge he had received that night , and deeply regretted

that he had not before joined the Order . Bros . Hadley , Lavender , and Lawrence also responded . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors . " They were not many , but , like the initiates , made up in quality for the lack of quantity . The Duke of Fife Lodge was very glad to have them , and especially as they could tell them their experience in other lodges .

Bro . Butt , P . M . 700 , felt greatly indebted to Bro . Shannaw for inviting him to attend . He was delighted with the able administration of the lodge , which must be a success from the first . Bro . Cochrane certainly was Master of the lodge . He was pleased to see Bro . Hadley initiated , as he was one of his neighbours . Bro . Luckhurst , I . P . M . 1604 , expressed great satisfaction

at the very efficient working he had witnessed . The harmony was equally good , and he hoped to come again . Bro . Capt . Holmes , S . W . 1319 , said he was not a stranger to the members , He belonged to a lodge that prided itself in its working , but now they would have to look to their laurels . The working was perfect , the harmony and the festive board were equally satisfactory .

Bros . Reed and Mitchell also replied . In proposing "The Officers , " the Worshipful Master said that under the guidance of Pro . Westley , S . W ., the members had learnt their ritual . He was one of the best teachers in London . Everyone respected and loved him . The W . M . himself had had some of his rough corners rubbed off by him . The officers were first class ones . He meant

that as no idle compliment . They were all intelligent workers , and he was unable to say too much in their favour . Bro . VVestley , S . W ., said he felt flattered but wished the W . M . 's words to be taken cum grano salis . The lodge of instruction had certainly prospered very much during the past three or four years . He trusted the Duke of Fife Lodge would copy it in the gentlemanly bearing of its

members and in its zeal for the Masonic Charities . Bro . Steele , Treas ., said he was highly honoured by the confidence reposed in him , and would take care to justify the selection they had made . Bro . Woods , Sec , said he did not wish the Duke of Fife Lodge to be one of the best in London , he wanted it to be the best .

Bro . Andrews , S . D ., said he felt peculiarly indebted to the brethren for placing him in his position without his doing any preliminary work . Bro . Harvey , J . D ., also responded . Duringthe evening a very pleasant selection of music was given by Bros . G . Everett , I . P . M . ; Harvey , J . D . ; Langdon , D . C . ; Lyell , Stwd ., Caink , and Capt . Holmes , under the direction of Bro . Winny , Org .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BOLTON . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Institute-street , when Bro . VV . Forrest , VV . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and was supported by Bros . Cuerden , I . P . M . ; Crompton , P . M . ; Hewitt , P . M . ; Morris , P . M . ; Rutter , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . ; Taylor , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Draycott , S . W . ;

Halhwell , J . W . ; Brown , S . D . ; Stevenson , J . D . ; Jackson , I . G . ; Benfley and Dykes , Stwds . ; Critchley , lyler ; and a large number of brethren . After the opening of the lodge by the VV . M ., Bros . G . Gorton , Hugh White , and J . Thornton were passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being : performed by the VV . M . and Bro . Crompton , P . M ., with faultless accuracy . Mr . Walter Morris , M . D ., was balloted for , approved , and initiated by Bro . Forrest , W . M ., with telling

impres-. The lodge was then closed . At the subsequent banquet , which was served in admirable style by Bro . Walker , P . M ., the usual Masonic toasts were given and honoured , the harmony of the

evening being contributed to by Bros . Taylor , Draycott , Brown , Truman , Greenhalgh , Howarth , and Holton . Sympathy with Bro . Higson , Tyler , on the death of his wife was unanimously expressed . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . of C , officiated with commendable spirit and musical taste .

BRADFORD . Apacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the icth inst ., when there were present Bros . Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , W . M . ; J . Ramsden Riley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , acting I . P . M ' . ; John Robt . Welsinan , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , as S . W . ;

Provincial Meetings.

Joseph Wilson , P . M ., J . W . ; John T . Last , Sec . ; Thos . Jowett , S . D . ; John Niven , J . D . ; Samuel A . Bailey , P . M ., D . C . ; T . W . Holmes , " P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Thornton , I . G . ; A . J . Boyle , Tyler ; Geo . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Swithenbank , G . Root , Chas . H . Ellis , D . Milner , and J . Morton . Visitors : Bros . Arthur T . Akeroyd , P . M . 1432 , P . P . G . D . C . Shropshire ; Titus

Berry , P . M ., Robt . Naylor , P . M ., and Geo . Niven , S . W ., of 750 ; A . Swaine , Org . 3 S 7 ; and Charles Dean , J . W . 1034 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , when Bro . VVilson , J . W ., initiated Mr . James Banks Fearnley into Freemasonry . The working tools were explained by Bro . Wilson , and the charge given by Bro . Welsman , P . M .,

Prov . G . D . C . Bro . Morton was then passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft by Bro . Bailey , P . M ., D . C , who gave the charge in the Second Decree , the working tools being explained by Bro . VVilson , P . M ., J . W . All the ceremonies were most carefully and impressively performed . A resolution was passed that the Secretary send a letter of

condolence to Bro . S . A . Auty , P . M ., S . W ., who had that day sustained a domestic bereavement , which prevented his attending the lodge . "Hearty good wishes" were tendered by the visitors and brethren , and the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to refreshment , and afterwards spent a pleasant evening .

CHORL TON- CUM-HA RD Y . Chorlton Lodge ( No . 1387 ) . —The Festival of St . John and installation meeting of this successful lodge took place at the Chorlton Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . There was a large and influential assembly of the Fraternity to witness the installation of Bro . C . Martyne , S . W ., W . M . elect . —a very deservedly popular member of

the lodg . ' . It must have been very gratifying to him to see such a large concourse of brethren rally round him at such an interesting time . The fine lodge room had been specially prepared for the occasion , and presented a very animated appearance at the opening . There were present Bros . Sam Locke , W . M . ; Charles Martyne , S . W . ; F . Renshaw , J . W . ; J . Chadwick , Treas . ;

C . Heywood , Sec ; F . S . Bedford , S . D . ; A . Pownall , I . G . ; F . Pugh , Org . ; VV . Chesshyre , Tyler ; A . E . Pownall , P . M . ; J . Crompton , P . M . ; J . Scholield , P . M . ; J . G . Batly , P . M . ; W . Hall , P . M . ; H . Nail , J . Chadwick , E . Ireland , J . B . Wolstenholme , J . Travers , VV . H . Martyne , VV . H . Milner , O . Williams , H . Cooper , G . A . Myers , VV . M . 1730 ; E . Bibby , 1009 ; J . W . Leathley ,

W . M . 1126 ; J . M . Roberts , 2231 ; R . G . Partington , 2231 ; J . Beardmore , S 52 ; C . H . Bever , F . G . Griffiths , 6 45 ; E . Faulkner , 2231 ; J . K . Fairclough , 2231 ; M . Pugh , I . P . M . 156 S ; J . Wilson , 2231 ; S . B . Price , VV . Simpson , 44 ; G . S . Smith , P . M . 1170 ; S . C . Loine , S 15 ; F . G . Goodacre , VV . M . 2231 ; A . S . Shirley , 2231 ; D . Conway , 152 ; J . Cantrill , 152 ; E . Elinger , 1661 ; J .

Roberts , 15 S 3 ; C . H . Waterhouse , 430 : Stephen Jupp , P . M . 1140 ; John Allen , 2231 ; William Crompton , J . Southam , 1140 ; J . Trever Smith , 1417 ; R . Doltie , P . M . 1161 ; T . Hopkinson , 1459 ; J . Tiller , 1375 ; Charles Mackay , 2231 ; J . Bowesford , 1773 ; and E . Hayman , 102 . Bro . Samuel Locke , VV . M ., took the chair , and opened the lodge , and also conducted the installation ceremony in a

very able manner indeed . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s accounts were presented and adopted . Bro . C . Martyne was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . C . Heywood , P . M . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , at which there were 18 present . The installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Martyne duly inducted into the chair of K . S . On the

re-admission of the brethren the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted . The working tools in each Degree were presented by the Installing Master . The following were invested officers for the ensuing year , and were addressed by Bro . Crompton , P . M .: Bros . S . Locke , I . P . M . ; F . Renshaw , S . W . ; F . S . Bedford , J . W . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; Chas . Heywood , P . M ., Sec ; A . H . Pownall , S . D . ; H . H . Martyne , J . D . ; T . Schofield ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C ; T . M . Ferneley , Org . ; J . B . Wolstenholme , I . G . ; J . Brotherton and J . Heyman , Stwds . ; and VV . Chesshyre , P . M ., Tyler . The three addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered in a splendid manner by Bro . Charles Heywood , P . M ., Sec . In fact , the impressive ceremony was beautifully rendered throughout . After good wishes had been expressed from the numerous visitors . present , the lodge was closed .

The members of the lodge subsequently dined together , where a most splendid banquet had been prepared by the manager of the club . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were each proposed and responded to in short but capital speeches . Bro . C . Martyn , W . M ., presided in a very competent manner .

LIVERPOOL . Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . —On Wednesday , the oth inst ., the members of this lodge celebrated the beginning of their 25 th year by installing the new VV . M . The lodge has had a most prosperous time under the guidance of the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . Pye , who leaves the chair with a handsome balance to the credit of the lod 'c . An

unusually large gathering took place , the W . M . being supported by Bros . M . Alexander , P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Dr . R . H . D . Johnson , P . M . ; R . C . Yelland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; F . E . Boustead , P . M . ; G . Alexander , S . W . ; Arthur J . Lett , J . W . ; H . B . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Alexander , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . Sutherland , S . D . ; R . R . Martin , P . M ., D . C . ; VV . S .

Dodson , I . G . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . G . S . Willings , P . S . G . D . ; R . Bethel , P . M . 1094 ; VV . Peters , S . D . 1035 ; ' !' •I - Hodgson , I . G . 724 ; T . B . Ironsides , Sec . 1264 ; John VVylie , I . G . 6 73 ; W . Whittingham , 2290 ; and others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . G . Alexander , S . VV ., was presented by Bros . Dr . Kellett Smith and Dr . Johnson , and the installation ceremony was excellently rendered by the retiring

W . M ., assisted by Bro . Dr . Smith , P . P . G . R ., after which the following officers were appointed : Bros . VV . Pye , I . P . M . ; A . J . Lett , S . W . ; VV . Sutherland , J . W . ; H . B . Jones , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); J . Alexander , P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); VV . S . Dodson , S . D . ; J . R . Lay , J . D . ; C Knowles , I . G . ; R . R . Martin , P . M ., D . C ; and C . Scott , R . C . Yelland , jun ., and J . Wylie , Stwds . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler for the 25 th time . Before the

Provincial Meetings.

lodge was closed , a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Pye , on behalf of the lodge , and suitably acknowledged . The dinner was catered for in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Casey , and , during the subsequent proceedings , a valuable and chaste silver tea and coffee service was given , on behalf of the members , to the I . P . M ., in trust for Mrs .

Pye , as a recognition of his unusually successful government of the lodge during the past year . A capital musical programme was admirably rendered by Bros . Kirkham , E . Edwards . J . Heginbotham , N . F . Burt , T . Shaw , A . Neighbour , and H . Whittingham . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

MANCHESTER . St . George Lodge ( No . 1170 ) . —The installation of this lodge was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when there were present Bros . J . Ogden , W . M . ; T . Black , S . W . ; R . W . Routley , J . W . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . Hunt , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Buckley , S . D . ; W . C Rovle ,

J . D . ; L . Suthers , I . G . ; P . Lawton , P . M . ; A . H . Williams , P . M ., Org . ; Carl Gotz , P . M . 6 45 ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . W . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . Kidson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; C . Neale , W . M . 1357 ; R . Dottie , P . M . 1161 ; H . Miller , P . P . G . O . Cheshire ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . Std . Br . England ; F . Riddaway , J . Hacking- ; O . 2156 Pitt Hardacre 16 Smith

Gaggs , ; J . , SS ; G . Sam , P . M . ; E . W . Irving , P . M . ; T . H . Black ; E . B . Scott ; J . C VV . Latham ; VV . Leybourn ; T . Shorrock , P . M . ; Wm . Brookes , VV . M . 1009 ; Win , Jaffray , P . M . 1170 ; and R . A . Eldershaw , P . M . 204 . Bro . T . Black , S . W ., was duly installed VV . M ., in succession to Bro . Jas . Ogden . Bro . Geo . Hunt , P . M ., Sec ,

acted as Installing Master , and the ceremony of the investiture of officers for the ensuing year was performed by Bro . W . J . Jaffray , P . M . The following brethren were then appointed : Bros . J . Ogden , I . P . M . ; W . Routley , S . W . ; VV . H . Buckley , J . W . ; A . H . Jefferis , Treas . ; G . Hunt , Sec ; W . C Royle , S . D . ; L . Southers , l . D . ;

E . W . Irving , D . of C . ; T . H . Black , I . G . ; and A . H . Williams , Org . Bro . E . VV . Irving , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., presented the working tools , and Bro . A . H . Jefferis , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , gave theaddresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The meeting was a very successful one , and every part of the ceremony was thoroughly well conducted .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the gth inst . Among those present were Bros . H . Jenkins , W . M . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., S . W . ; Lieut .-Colonel R . Cuming , J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Capt . Perry , S . D . ; Roberts

, Stwd .. ; Gurney , P . M . ; E . W . Jenkins , P . M . ; Harrison , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Davis , late 13 S 1 , as a joining member . The sum of . £ 10 10 s . was voted to the R . M . I , for Girls , per Bro . H . Jenkins , VV . M . It was proposed by the Secretary , and

seconded by the Treasurer , and carried , — " That the sum of £ 2 10 s . be voted to the Pension Indemnity Fund , R . M . I , for Boys . " The W . M . then presented Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders with the following testimonial on vellum : "Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , 1503 . At a meeting of this lodge held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , in the county of Middlesex , on Wednesday , November 13 th , 1 SS 9 . It was

proposed by W . Bro . W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., seconded by W . Bro . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and carried unanimously . —That this lodge desires to tender its thanks to VV . Bro . the Rev . Silvanus Taylor Hingston Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., for the very careful and efficient manner in which he has carried out the responsible duties of Treasurer during the past four years ,

as well as for the ability and fidelity with which he has discharged the duties of the various offices held by him during his eiglU years connection with the lodge , including that of W . M . That the above resolution be engrossed on vellum , passed , glazed , signed by the W . M ., Wardens , Treasurer , and Secretary , and presented to Bro . Saunders . " The carrying out of the testimonial had been entrusted to Bro .

George Kenning , and it was most beautifully executed . It was emblazoned with the respective arms of Sir Francis Burdett , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , Christ Church , Oxford , the Merchant Taylors' School , Oxford University , and the Berkhampstead Grammar School . Bro . Saunders having returned thanks in an effective speech , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed .

YORK . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 2328 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . The members met at dinner , and the lodge being afterwards opened , the VV . M ., Bro . the Very Rev . the Dean of York in the chair , there being also

present Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., S . W . ; H . L . Swift , J . W . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ; C E . L . Wright , Sec ; Win . Lawton , P . M ., Treas . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; and P . Pearson , as I . G . The business consisted of the raising of Bros . F . Shaun and J . R . Parker to the Third Degree , which having been accomplished , certain resolutions , of which notice had been given by the S . W ., were discussed

and passed , and the lodge was closed . The regular monthly meeting was held on the 22 nd inst ., there being present Bros , the Very Rev . the Dean of YorK in the chair ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., S . W . ; H . L . Swift , J . W . ; VV . Lawton , P . M ., Treas . ; C . E . Wright , Sec . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; J . K . Parker , Tyler ; and F . Shaun . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , 236 , and P . Pearson , 1611 .

I he brethren partook of dinner , and the lodge was afterwards opened . Successful ballots were taken for Bros . Sir J . Terry and Jas . Melrose of 236 , as joining members and for a candidate , after which Col . A . H . Russell , an accepted candidate , was initiated . Bro . C . G . Padel was elected Charity Representative , and the Secretary , Bro . Wright , announced his intention to act as Steward at the next Festival of the Provincial Educational Fund . The lodge was then closed .