Reports Of Meetings.

Durin" the evening the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , presented the retirinc Master with a handsome watch , on the back of which was the inscription :

Presented to W . BRO . C . J . F . WILLIAMS , by tho Brethren of Lodge Ebrington , No . 1817 , in appreciation of services rendered to tho Lodgo during his term of office as W . Master for the year 1894

23 rd January 1895 . Bro . Williams expressed his deep gratitude for the handsome present they had made him . The usual toast list was agreeably interspersed with songs and recitations

by members and visitors , and by a conjuring entertainment by Mr . A . F . Johns . Bro . and Mrs . Harvey were heartily thanked for the admirable way in which the dinner was served for so large a company , over eighty being present .

LUMLEY LODGE , No . 1893 . ON Tuesday , loth ult ., tho Brethren celebrated tho Festival of St . John . Tho usual installation took place at the Lodge Room , Estates Offices , Skegness , when Bro . S . G . Randall S . W . was installed W . M . for the ensuing

year , the installation ceremony being performed by Bro . Kirby , of the Franklin Lodge , Boston , and Bro . Captain W . H . Gane P . M . P . G . A . D . C ., of the same Lodge , in the presence of a large number of Brethren , members of the Lodge or their guests . *¦

The customary banquet subsequently took place at the Sea View Hotel , and it was served in splendid style by the host and hostess , Bro . George and Mrs . Dunkley .

CASTLEBERG LODGE , No . 2091 . ON Thursday , 10 th ult ., Bro . C . W . Buck was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Tho local members were reinforced by several visitors . Bro . F . E . Atkinson I . P . M . porformcd the ceremony of installation .

The Treasurer ' s accounts showed the Lodge to be in a flourishing financial position . After tho business had been transacted , the Brethren celebrated the festival of St . John . Bro . J . L . Brayshaw acted as Director of Ceremonies at the festive board .

MISTLEY LODGE , No . 2339 . TpHB anniversary meeting was held at the White Hart Hotel , _ L Manningtree , on Thursday , 10 th ult ., when Bro . C . E . Garrard was installed Worshipful Master for the year , the installation ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . J . R . Butler .

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . nnHE festival of St . John in connection with this Lodge was held at the J _ Old Boar ' s Head , Withy Grove , Manchester , on Thursday , the 10 th ult . In the absence of Bro . Abbott Preceptor , who was taking part in an installation at the Equality Lodge , No . 1145 , Accrington , Bro . H . H . Warburton P . M . 163 P . P . S . G . D . directed the proceedings .

At an early hour the Lodge was opened by Bro . George W . Davies W . M , 1459 , and after the confirmation of minutes , ballots were taken for Bros . Geo . Ben Goodfellow , Egerton Lodge , No . 1030 , Waltham Forrest , Strangeways , No . 1219 , and C . H . Bretherton , Truth , No . 1458 , which were successful in each instance .

Subsequently the Brethren , numbering upwards of fifty , adjourned to a banquet provided in Mrs . Stopford ' s usual recherche style , which was followed by the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Whilst . the latter were in progress Bro . J . W . Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . C .

Preceptor , Frod Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . C , and Wm . Bee P . M . P . P . G . S ., who had returned from the installation above referred to , and Bros . John Chadwick P . G . Swd . B . Prov . G . Secretary , and Cliffe Prov . G . D . C ., who had also been assisting at a similar function , entered the room , amidst expressions of great enthusiasm .

Bro . Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Secretary , made his annual statement , which contained the gratifying announcements that the year just closed had been a most successful one , thirty-eight Brethren having joined their ranks , the number of members upon the books at the present time being 183 . Bro . Hebden further stated that he had three propositions to place upon

the next summons . In commenting upon these facts he gave it as his opinion that it would be difficult to find another Instruction Lodge in East or West Lancashire which contained so many members . He spoke of tho Preceptor in the highest terms , and said of Bro . Geo . T . Lenard Treasurer that a better one could not be desired .

Full justice was afterwards done to tho various Officers , by proposing their healths , which toasts they acknowledged in suitable terms . Bro . Geo . Eideal P . M . Zion , No . 1798 acting S . W . proposed the health of Bro . John Chadwick Provincial Grand Secretary , in a speech which was marked by that forensic ability which invariably distinguishes his legal utterances .

Bro . Chadwick responded , thanking him for the kind expressions which he had used in connection with himself . He likewise congratulated the Instruction Lodge upon its present successful condition , and said that it was mainl y owing to the establishment of such an institution that there were so many good Officers of ordinary Lodges vrho wero enabled to perform their work satisfactorily .

A capital programme had been provided for the entertainment of the brethren , in which the following took part , viz ., Bros . Thos . Hamnekb 2363 ( humorous and ventriloquial sketches which were very much appreciated ) , bam . Luke 1458 and 2363 , Cuthbert Howard 1077 , and A . B . Taylor 1458 ( merry songs with good and rousing chorus ) , Fred Hilton 1458 and 2363

( songs of the ballad class , and which might bo termed the happy medium ) , while to Bro . W . H . Worsley S . W . 1458 was reserved the pianoforte selections . A perfect master of the art , his clever rendition and faithful interpretations S 'aose beautiful pieces " Tarantelle , Op . 4 " by Caryll , " La Fileuse , Op . 157 , by Rafi , and " Serenata , Op . 15 , " bv Moszkowski . nrovided an intellectual

treat which will not soon be forgotten . Bro . Worsley also added to his obligations by furnishing , free of cost , the piano which was used during the e ^ emng- Anothe r excellent variety was provided by Bro . Robert Dottie P . M . fru racy dialeotical sketches are too well known to need descri ption . The next meeting of the Lodge was to be held at 7-30 on Tuesday , the 29 th Wt ., when the ceremony of Raising was to be rehearsed .

Dalhousie Lodge (No. 860) Soiree.

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 860 ) SOIREE .

ON Thursday of last week there was a brilliant gathering at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , when this Lodge gave a soiree dansante . Bro . Thomas Glass W . M . was ably supported by Officers and members , prominent among whom was Bro . T . B . Dodson , the Father of the Lodge , and as every arrangement had been made to secure the comfort and enjoyment of the company " a most enjoyable meeting was the result .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Lodge Organist Bro . Hubert Delma , who provided a number of vocal selections to alternate with the dance programme , so as to provide special pleasure for those to whom dancing is not an all sufficient attraction . The banquet was laid in the Pillar-room , was a very full one in every way , and as a matter of course well served by Bro . Clemow , to whom at the close a well deserved vote of thanks was accorded .

Tho Worshipful Master , who presided , was supported in the other chairs by Bros . T . B . Dodson P . M . ( Vice-President of the Festival ) , R . Burleton P . M . Treas ., Berry , and J . Rawes Baron Secretary . The W . M . proposed the Dalhousie Soiree Dansante of 1895 , remarking that , of course all present wero friends of the Dalhousie Lodge , and he wan glad in the name of the Executivo and also in his own to give them a very dft . vt . v TrralnrwvAa T * 1 . Q f * . iQY \ r ? lir *« e : c /\ f nv » wlf « % firt . \ TV * OO *\ s * t tantfinn nnj 1 . A L . wul nuivuiuoi iuvuuuub 0 uiYjuwuiwu i launiUK

"vwivj J . XXV . u VM . . cvo uvu , MiU iio JIUUGU all present were participators in enjoyment . It would be remembered that ho had promised to do all in his power to revive the pleasant meetings of the Dalhousie Summer Outings and the Annual Soirees , so as to bring them all together in that harmony which they all valued so much . He was glad to find by their appreciation that he had succeeded . The present occasion was

another success , and in making the proposition he desired to mention all the members of the executive , as each had done his very best to promote and maintain an enjoyable success . He coupled with his proposition the name of Bro . Dodson , the " Father of the Lodge , " and Bros . Burleton and Baron .

Bro . Dodson , in reply , said the executive were very pleased to have any services they had rendered recognised , but they must not forget the part that Bro . Glass had played , for they all well knew that he never did things by halves . He acknowledged the courtsey of their proposition , and in return submitted that of their Worshipful Master , whose good qualities they all recognised as well as his influence , which was manifest in the fact of his having no less a number than 145 Brethren at his installation , with a volume of 45 of his own Visitors .

Bro . Glass , in reply , warmly thanked them for their hearty acceptance of the proposition , and in graceful terms proposed the Ladies , for whom Bro . Dodson gave some appreciative and at the same time facetious acknowledgements . Thanks for various services rendered to the festival were deservedly accorded to Bros . Murrle , H . Humphreys , and Clemow .

The President and Trustees of the Royal Academy of Arts have appointed Messrs . Spiers and Pond , Limited , refreshment contractors to the Academy . We understand that it is the intention of these well-known caterers to institute in the forthcoming season an " Afternoon Tea , " served on small trays in the most recherche manner . This will be a boon which should bo

much appreciated by the many ladies who visit the Galleries in Burlington Gardens . Improvements will also be made in the luncheon arrangements , amongst others being the provision of a first class Grill , a feature for which these world-renowned caterers have long been famous . The firm have also under contemplation various modes of modernising the arrangements for the annual Banquet in May .

The third annual Yachting Exhibition opened at the Royal Aquarium on Tuesday last . Yesterday ( Friday ) was commenced a most startling phenomenon , " Mistaken for Dead "—a human being in a nine days trance . The entranced subject will be watched day and night by gentlemen whose names will be a guarantee against deception , and any one wishing to form one of the Committee of watchers can do so .

IN " The Quiver " for February Miss Sparrow continues her account of experiences " As one of the Penniless Poor . " " With the Fish-Curers " is the special subject of this month ' s paper . The same number contains " A Day in the Life of a Bishop , " by the Rev . Montague Fowler , Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury .

THERE has been a large demand for Mr . G . A . Sala ' s Autobiography published this week by Messrs . Cassell and Company . The first large supply was exhausted on the day of publication . o o o It is said that Freemasonry was originated by King Solomon

The number of wives he had to support made female society somewhat monotonous with him , no doubt , and v ? e presume the poor man was obliged to invent something that would give him a chance to get out occasionally and have a little fun with the boys . — " Canadian Craftsman . "

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