Reports Of Lodge & Chapter Meetings.

Reports of Lodge & Chapter Meetings .

METROPOLITAN .

NEPTUNE—No . 22 . —There wa 8 a large gathering at this old lodge on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , when Bro . W . R . Brooks was installed in the chair of K . S . Lodge was duly opened by Bro . . lolliffe , the W . M ., there being present , among others : —Bros . W . It . Brooks , S . W . ; H . Savidgo , J . W . ; H . Povey , P . M ., treas . ; Thos . Collings , P . M ., sec . ; J . Corbett , D . C . ; Whiting ; Coutcher , P . M . ; W . Cook , F . T . Pain , W . Whiting , Macgrcgor , C . Aldridge , Sturmfels , R . B . White , E . S . Hopper , Goss , and tho Rev . J . Rose . Visitors : — Bros . S . Newman 1220 ; HarperP . M . 72 ; J . A . Main , 1804 ; R . Logan , P . M ., treas .,

, , 1801 ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; E . Anderson , P . M . 49 and 715 ; B . B . Joy , W . M . 715 ; Tucker , 209 ; Kcmpton , 1287 ; Sharpe , 8 GJ ; Tannahlll , 171 ; Trnndell , 210 S ; E . Friend , W . M . 1289 ; T . G . Scott , 933 and 1928 ; Fitzgerald , 2168 ; I . J . Booth , 1804 ; F . J . Hunt , 222 ; Cottsons , 229 ; Goodwin , 1768 ; Bell , W . M . 1613 ; Showier , 1460 ; Oouscns , P . M . 4 ; and Hemming , 1287 . The installation was conducted by Bro . H . Povey , P . M . The W . M . then appointed his officors as follows : —Bros . H . Savidge ,

S . W . ; W . J . Charles , J . W . ; H . Povey , P . M ., treas . ; T . P . Collings , P . M ., sec ; Harrington Baily , S . D . ; J . W . Lawthwalte , J . D . ; F . K . Sturmfels , I . G . ; H . II . Knill , org . ; J . Corbett , P . M ., D . C ; W . Cook , P . M ., W . S . ; II . G . Sworn , AV . S . ; and A . K . Turbelleld , tyler . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned t 6 a capital banquet , after which the customary toasts were honoured , and tho brethren entertained with a capital programme of music and songs by Miss Annie Dwelle } ' , Miss Nellie Levey , Bros . Bevan , Hanson , and Dalzell .

LANGTHORNE—No . 1421 . —This lodge hold its installation meeting at tho Angel Hotel , Ilford , on Thursday , the 31 st ult . Bros . W . March , W . M . ; R . Hirst , S . W . ; C Manstleld , J . W . ; J . S . Taylor , P . M ., treas . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., sec .: D . It . Brycc , S . D . ; II . Allard , J . D . ; AV . AV . Gibson , J . D . ; J . Shimcld , S . D . ; P . M . ' s AV . Buckle , T . Loane , A . Meyers , J . Bull AVinkle , C . Lacey , G . AV . A erry , and a largo attendance of the brethren of the lodge . Among the visitors were : Bros . J . Brook , P . M . 51 ; M . Jutsum , P . M . 95 ; J . M . Knight , W . M . 95 ; H . Cuningham , P . M . 1625 ; J . Loftns ,

W . M . 1300 ; G . AV . Knight , P . M . 1507 ; G . F . AVohlen , P . M . 511 ; J . Collier , 1805 ; A . Lloyd , 1306 ; A . Furness , & c . Bro . F . C . Lane was passed to the second degree . Bro . B . Cundick , P . M ., then occupied the Master ' s chair , and installed Bro . It . Hirst as Master of the lodge . The AV . M . appointed and invested the following broth ran as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . C . Mansflcid , S . D . ; D . R . Bryce , J . AV . ; J . S . Taylor , P . M ., treas . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., sec ; H . Allard , S . D . ; AV . AV . Gilson , J . D . ; J . Shlmeld , I . G . ; J . Barnett , D . C . ; and R . Bryce , AV . S . Messrs . 1 . Evans and AV . R . Simmonds were initiated by the AV . M . The lodge was then closed .

THE SAVAGE CLUB LODGE—No . 2190 . —The installation meeting took place on the 5 th Inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern . Although this lodge has been only established two years , the activity of its members has succeeded in giving it a very high position in the Craft , and the marks of royal favour it lias received have naturally added to its popularity . It was unfortunate that the proceedings had to take place in the absence of the retiring Master , Bro . Sir J . R . Somers A ine , who Is now on his tour round tho world on business relating to the Imperial Institute . The occasion , however , possessed great interest for two reasons . In

the first place , it was rumoured that an announcement would bo made showing the continued interest taken in tho lodge by his Royal Highness the Grand Master , and also in the fact that the AV . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Catling , although comparatively new to the Craft , had , by his zeal and energy , worked his way into the front rank in an exceptionally short time . Bro . Edward Terry , the Installing Master , presided at the opening of the lodge , and in the presence of several grand officers Bro . Catling was Installed with due solemnity . The AV . M . invested his officers in the following order : —Bros . AV . E . Chapman , S . AA . ; T . Burnsidc ,

J . AV . ; AV . J . Ebbetts , S . D . ; AV . J . Fisher , J . D . ; John Northcott , I . G . ; Edward Terry , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . S ., treas . ; John Paige , sec . ; J . D . Boverldge , D . of C . ^ ; AV . S . Penloy , org . ; P . Soman , E . Rosenthal , Dr . H . Coffin , II . Nieholls , stewards ; and G . F . Swan , tyler . The first duty which fell to the lot of the newly-installed AV . M . was , in accordance with the consent ho had received from II . R . H . the Grand Master , to propose Prince Albert A'ictor as an honorary member of the lodge . The AV . M . also stated that Prince Albert Victor hoped , if elected , to have the pleasure of dining with the brethren during the spring or summer . The

proposal was seconded by Bro . AV . K . Chapman , S . AV ., and was carried with acclamation . The following telegram was read from Bro . Sir Somors A . no , who is at Singapore , and to whom a Past Master ' s jewel was presented before his departure : — " Convey my kindest fraternal greetings to Brother Catling , and all my brethren of the Savage Club Lodge . My heart is with them . I will drink their health half an hour after midnight , when they will be sitting down to dinner . " It was also stated that a benevolent fund had been started , under the direction of Bro . Charles Town ley . The masonic work was admirably gone through by all concerned . The installation

banquet afterwards took place in tho largo hall . The W . Af . was supported on the right by Bro . _ . A . Philbrick , Q . C . ( Grand Registrar ) , and on the left by Bro . Edward Terry ( the Installing Master ) , there being also present Bros . Sir F . AV . Truscott , Sir John B . Monckton , Sir H . Isaacs , Thomas Fenn , R . Grey , It . Cliitton , C . F . Maticr , C . F . Hogard , Dr . J . Zacharie ( P . G . M . California ) , Sir AV . Young , James Catling , AV . Morrcll , Lennox Browne , and over a hundred other brethren . Dnring the banquet the band of theGrenadicrGuards performed a choice selection of music under the direction of Bro . Lieutenant Dan Godfrey , and the speeches

were interspersed with songs , recitations , and sketches , contributed by Bros . . 1 . L . Toole , Edward Terry , J . Fernandez , AValtor Clifford , Deano Brand , Ben Davies , Courtico Pounds , Harry Nieholls and Herbert Campbell , John Radcliff ( llute solo ) , M'Call Chambers , Herbert Thorndike , Lovett King , Geoffrey Thorn , R . Ganthony , John Le Hay ( Tentriloquism with moving figures ) , Alfred Moore , Charles Bertram ( sleight of hand ) , AV . Nicholl , K . . 1 . Odell , and a glee party headed by Bro . Franklin Clive . Bros . AVilhelm Gauss and Theodore Drew were tho principal accompanists , and tho arrangements of this unsurpassed entertainment were under the direction of Bro . Charles Townlcy .

BnixTOX . —No . 1949 . —Tho installation meeting of this lodge , on Saturday last , at Brixton , SAV ., London , was a great success . We hope to give a full report in our next .

STUART—NO . 1632 . —Held at the Rod Lion Hotel , Popplns Court , 112 , Fleet Street , E . C . The first meeting was held on the list ult ., Bro . Spicgal , P . M ., as AV . M . There was a numerous attendance of P . M . 's and Brethren , when arrangements were made for the rehearsal of the ceremony of consecration on February 28 th at tho Holborn Restaurant . The next meeting for business will bo Thursday , 7 th inst . at 7 , for the purpose of considering the bye-laws and other business . Bro . Spiegal , P . M . is elected Preceptor .

ROYAL AllTU-ll—No . 1360 . —At the Prince of AA . vies' Hotel , January 31 st , 1889 . Present : —Bros . J . O'Connell , AV . M , ; Shelley , S . AV . ; AVade , J . AA . ; March , S . D . ; Bond , J . D . ; Jolliffe , I . G . ; King , P . M ., _ * . _ ., Preceptor ; AV . II . AVinglleld , hon . sec . ; Cause , Ewen , Hudiiott , Stroeter , Holmes , Baker , Johnson . Lodge opened In three degrees . Ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Ewen Candidate . Traditional history given . Lodge resumed to first degree . First section worked by Bro . King . Bro . Shelly elected AV . M . for ensuing week .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION .

RAVEN-. SBOURNE—No . 1601 . —On the 30 th ult ., at the George Inn , Catford , S . E . Bros . Thomas , AV . M . ; Pickering , S . AV . ; Visgor , J . AV . ; Clark , S . D . ; Blanchard , J . D . ; Catt , I . G . ; Shaw , P . M ., Preceptor ; James Stevens , P . M . ; McCarthy , P . M . ; Edwards , Axford , Jones , Hardy Smith , Rogers , Hobin , Riniinton , Peters , . las . Smith , Klstruck ( Parthenon 267 , Canada ) . Lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed . Tho AV . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Axford , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Klstruck was elected member .

LANGTON—No . 1673—Held at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch Lane , E . C , on Thursday , tho 31 st January , 1889 . Present;—Bros . . 1 . Jupe , AV . M . ; A . Toulinein , S . AV . ; E . Austed , J . AV . ; C . AV . C . AVebb , S . D . ; E . A . do Palve , J . D . ; J . S . Fraser , I . G . ; H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; C . AV . Mapleton , sec . ; also Bros . C . Kibble , E . G . Brewer , B . Gardner , E . L . Axford , G . F . Marshall , ' T . Burne and AV . H . Cawston ; Visitors : Bros . J . Graves , Unity G !); E . V . Morgan , Unity 69 . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Axford acting as candidate . Bro . Marshall took the AV . M . ' s and Bro . Kibble to S . W . ' s chair , and tho lodge was opened in tho second and third , and resumed In the second dogree . The ceremony of installation was

rehearsed , Bro . Anstcd acting as candidate . Bro . Tonlmoin was elected AV . M . for the next meeting , when tho ceremony of passing will bo worked , and the explanation of the tracing board given . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Jupe for the excellent manner in which he 'had for the first time conducted the duties of AV . M . Bro . Graves was elected a member and the lodge was closed .

STAR . —No . 1275 . —On Friday , 1 st inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell . Present : —Cnmps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., preceptor ; G . L . Moore , H . 1 G 9 , M . K . Z . ; Addington , M . E . Z . 1275 , 11 . ; AVingham , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; BenedcUi , S . N . 1275 , S . N . ; Ncold , P . Z ., P . S . ; Hatterslcy , 177 , and Murche , A . S . 1329 . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . Comp . Hatterslcy was elected a member , and Comp . Addington was elected M . E . Z . for tho next meeting .

CORNAVALL—CIIACEWATER—BOSCAWEN LODGE—No . 699 . —On Tuesday , tho 29 th ult ., Bro . P . M . Kent installed Bro . Grose as AV . AI . for the ensuing year . The ' W . M . appointed the following as his officers : —Bros . Hall , S . AV . ; Borlase , J . AV . ; Church , chap . ; Bonnet , treas . ; Rapson , sec . ; Manuell , S . D . ; Rogers , J . D . ; Gower , I . G . ; Moylo , org . ; Lean and Bray , tylcrs . Before the lodge closed Bro . Rapson was presented with a P . M . jewel for his long and faithful service as secretary of tho

lodge . Bro . the . Rev . and Hon . J . T . Boscawen , P . M . of the lodge and P . P . G ., Senior A \ arden of tho province , who was present , then presented to the lodge a very handsome banner , and the AV . M . thanked Bro . Boscawen on behalf of the lodge . Tho Past Master's Board was very large . The breihron then Adjourned to their dining-room , where they sat down to a well-served dinner , being joined by a largo number of visitors .

SHROPSHIRE—ET _ _ — Bitowxr , ow LODGE — . 2131 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Town Hall , on the 28 th ult ., when Bro . Kyilin G . Salter was installed for the ensuing year . Amongst the members of the Lodge present were Bros . AV . G . Ogg , AV . M ., P . G . Steward ; " A . T . Akerovd , I . P . M ., P . M . 1432 , P . G . A . D . of C . ; K . G . Salter , S . W . ; II . It . Giles , J . AV . ; J . AV . Lawrence , treas . ; A . J . P . Child , J . D . ; AValter Dugdalc ; E . K . Bicklcy ; and S . J . Swan , tyler . The visitors present were Bros . AV . H . Spaull . Grand Assis . D . of C . ; V . C . L . Crump , P . G . Treas . ; J . F . Edisbury , P . l . G .. I . AV . ( North AVales ) , F . R . S . ; F . R .

Spaull , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Thomas , Mayor of Oswestry , P . P . G . D . ; AV . Bolton , P . G . Org . ; J . II . Parsons , P . P . G . Assis . sec . ; A . B . Dcakin , AV . M . 117 ; Dr . AV . Avhncr Lewis , AV . M . 1432 ; AA . H . G . AVcavcr , 1124 ; T . B . Barton , 1336 ; and AV . II . Bott , 1124 . After the usual routine business of the lodge had been disposed of , Bro . Kyliin George Salter was presented and duly installed as Worshipful Master for the " ensuing year , in a very impressive and able manner , by Bro . AV . J . Ogg , tho retiring

AV . M ., tho customary addresses being delivered by Bros . Akcroyd and Crump . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows :-Bros . II . R . Giles , S . W . ; A . J . P . Child , J . AV . ; J . AV . Lawrence , treas . ; AV . J . Ogg , P . M ., soc . ; A . T . Akcroyd , P . M ., S . D . ; AValtor Dugdalc , J . D . ; E . K . Bicklcy , M . G . ; and S . J . Swan , tyler . II . R . Giles , S . AV ., Charity Rep . and Almoner . The brethren subsequently adjourned to tho Bridgwater Hole ! , where a banquet was served and tho usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honoured .

STAFFORDSHIRE—LKEK . —ST . EnwAnn ' s LODGE—NO . 966 . —This lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on Thursday , tho 31 st ult ., at the Mechanic ' s Institute Tho installation of Bro . AV . Burton was proceeded with by Bro . W . E . Challinor , assisted by Bro . A \ . Allen , after which the AVorshipful Master appointed his ollicers as follows - . —Bros . Thos . Flanagan , S . W . ; Edward Phillips , J . AV . ; Rev . C . C . AVard ,

chap . ; F . J . Milnor , treas . ; . l . A . Galley , S . D . ; . 1 . C . Clemesha , . 1 . 1 ) . ; AV . Allen , D . C .: S . Gibson , I . G . ; and AV . Gaunt , tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel and partook of a banquet , prepared and served in Bro . Swift's best style . The after proceedings included the usual loyal and masonic toasts , which wore duly responded to in a sericn of appropriate speeches . A number of capital songs interspersed the toasts and diversified a very pleasant evening .

PROVINCIAL .

FEXTON—NO . 1942 . —On Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., the installation of Bro . T . Barker took place at tho Public Hall , in the presence of upwards of 30 brethren . Bro . J . Dugan , tlic retiring AV . M ., was the Installing Master , and he was assisted by Bros . Thomas Ashworth , P . P . G . R . ; F . AV . Grove , P . P . G . J . D . ; E . Roberts P . P . G .. I . D . ; AV . T . M'Neal , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Stevenson , P . M . ; and E . Peake , P . M . Among the brethren present wore Richard Tooth . 2214 , P . P . G . R . ; S . Bent ley 98 P . G . A . D . C ; S . Bennett , 98 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; T . Unwin , 037 , l' . P . G . P . ; J . Godwin AV . M . 98 ; P . II . Bennion , AV . At . 546 ; AV . Timniclift , P . M . 41 . 8 , & c . The following

were appointed olhccrs for the ensuing year : —Jabez Stevenson , S . W . ; Enoch Hallam , J . AA . ; George llallam , treas . ; 11 . R . Strange , sec : W . R . AVooldridge , S . D . ; John Forstcr , J . D . ; F . AV . Grove , D . C . ; George Taylor , I . G . ; Peter Wagstaff ' , org . ; E . Day and J . Hindlc , stewards ; and T . Warren , tyler . After the lodge had ' been closed , the brethren proceeded to the Crown and Anchor Hotel , Longton , whore Bro . G . Bennion provided an excellent repast . The usual loyal and masonic toasts were honoured . The toast of "The V . W . Bro . Col . Foster Gongh , Acting T . G . M . of Staffordshire , and the rest of the P . G . officers past and present , " was

heartily received , Bro . . 1 . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D ., and Bro . T . M'Neal responding , the speakers expressing a hope that steps would , without much further delay be taken to secure the appointment of Bro . Gongh as not only the acting but the actual P . G . M . It was felt to be desirable that the office should be filled , and that a D . P . G . M . should be selected from brethren residing in North Staffordshire These remarks met with tho approval of the brethren present . Bro . E . Hughes in submitting the toast of " Tlie . Masonic Charities , " observed that charity was one

of tho noblest and brightest principles that could find a lodging-place in the human breast , and it was gratifying to know that wherever they met a brother mason they eonld feel assnred that he was well charged with a feeling of charity . Tho figures recently published showing what had been raised in England for the masonic charities during the past year made him feel pleased that lie belonged to such a fraternity . Songs and recitations were supplied by brethren , and tho evening was spent harmoniously and pleasantly .

SUSSEX— BRIGHTON' . —ST . CECILIA LODGE—NO . 1636 . —Held at the Roval Pavilion on Tuesday , 29 th ult . The lodge was opened b y the AV . M ., Bro . C . J . Heald , who was supported by tho following officers , viz .: —Bros . II . R Edwards ' S . W . ; AV . B . Isworth , J . AV . ; D T . Bostel , sec ; J . Morris , S . D . ; F . E . Sawyer ' J . D . ; J . AVood , D . of C . ; . 1 . O . McCarroghcr , chap . ; G . Cole , P . M ., org . ; II . Smith Tester , Steward ; H . G . Collins , I . G . ; and II . II . Hughes , tyler . The brethren of the lodge , who were present , included Bros . AV . Kulie . P . M ., P . G . O . J Ebcrall P . M . ; H . S . Gates , P . M . ; E . Broadbridgo , P . M . ; AV . H . Gibson , P . M . ; AV It AVood '

jun ., P . M . ; G . II . Clements , ii . It . AVood , & c . The Lodge was honoured by the attendance of the following visitors , viz .: —The Right Worshipful Deputy Pro . G . Master Bro . Gerard Ford , and Bros . C . F . Lewis , P . P . G . S . AV . ; G . J . Clements 73 ' ' ' Smith Hone , AV . M . 311 ; AV . E . Morrison , W . M . 916 ; A . Lloyd , AV . M . 1726 - ' j II AVright , AV . M . 1110 ; F . F . J . Greenfield , Prov . G . Chaplain ; H . Geerc , 1821 ' II Anscombe , AV . M ., 1821 ; R . B . Higham , AV . M ., and many other brethren . Bro ! II . R . Edwards was then duly installed W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . AV . Balchin , jun ., P . M . The charges were delivered by Bro . " AV . II . Gibson

P . M ., Bro . E . Broadbridgo , P . M ., and tho Right AVorshipful Bro . Gerard Ford Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Bro . C . J . Heald , the retiring AV . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel . Tho following officers were then invested Bros . AV . B . Isworth , S . AV . ; D . T . Bostel , J . AV . ; Rev . J . O . McCarroghor , chaplain E . Broadbridgo , P . M ., treas . ; J . Morris , sec ; F . E . Sawyer , S . D . ; J . AVood J D ' H . G . Collins , D . of C . ; G . Cole , P . M . Prov . G . O . org . ; J . Hollands , I . G . H . s !

Tester and F . Guy , stewards ; and IT . II . Hughes , tyler . All business being ended tho brethren adjourned to tho banqnetting room where they sat down to an excellent banquet supplied by Bro . J . Sayers , of Western Road , Brighton . The newly-installed W . M . presided , and was supported by the Right AVorshipful the Deputy Provincial G . Master , the officers of Provincial Grand Lodge past and present , and the Past Masters of the lodge . Tho usual loyal toasts Were given from tho chair and duly honoured .

YORKSHIRE , AV . R . —CONSECRATION OF A NEW MARK LODGE AT DONCASTEH —DANmi LODGE—No . 398 . —On the 29 th ult . the consecration of this lodge took pla „ . The ceremony was impressively conducted by R . W . Bro . C . Letch Mason Provincial Grand M . M . of AVest Yorkshire , assisted by several Grand and Pro ' vincial Grand Officers ; the installation ceremony was ably performed by R . W . Bro . C . F . Maticr , P . G . W ., sec . Xl . F . ll . The warrant from 1 T . U . 1 T . the M AV

Grand Master nominated the following brethren to be the first officers viz •—AV . Delanoy , P . M ., P . Z ., Provincial G . M . O ., the AV . M . ; Rev . J . Blake , the ' Rev ' I Blake , P . M ., P . I' . G . C , the S . W . ; and H . T . Bellerby , P . M ., P . G . S ., the J . AV . The Provincial Grand Master of AVest Yorkshire was supported b y K . W . Bro . the Earl of Etiston , Grand S . AV . ; It . AV . Bro . C . F . Matter , P . G . W ., sec . M . F . B . A . AV Bro T C B . Sinyth , D . D ., LL . D ., P . G . Chaplain , D . P . G . M . ; V . AV . Bro , C . II . Driver G . M . O . '