Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report . Lodge or other proceedings .

— : o : — CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 140 .

THE installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 16 th ult ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , when Bro . Hermon King Lewis was installed as Worshipful Master . The ceremony was performed by the I . P . M . Bro . R . H . Perryman , assisted by a goodly array of Past Masters , Visitors , and Brethren , numbering about sixty-five .

PROVINCIAL .

ROYAL KENT LODGE OF ANTIQUITY , No . 20 . THE annual festival was held on Wednesday , 16 th ult ., at the Sun Hotel , Chatham , and was attended by a large number of Members and Visitors .

The Eoyal Kent bears tho honoured distinction of being the oldest Provincial Lodge of Freemasons in England , says the " Eochester Journal , " the Warrant under which it at present works dating from 1723 , while in point of age it is exceeded by only three Metropolitan Lodges .

Its present number in the Eegistry of England is 20 , and was formerly 13 . The Lodge was originally held at the Anchor Tavern , London—hence its sign of an anchor—but was subsequently removed to Chatham , where it has ever since been held . Unfortunatety many of the early records of the Lodge were lost in tho great fire which occurred at Chatham about seventy years ago .

The solemn and impressive ceremony of installing the new Worshipful Master Bro . T . Williams S . W . was most ably carried out by Bro . G . W . Church , the retiring Master , who , at a later portion of the proceedings was

presented , on the part of the Lodgo , with a very handsome Past Master's jewel , unanimously voted by the Brethren , in appreciation of the marked ability with which he had presided over the affairs of the Lodge during the past year .

The business of the Lodge having terminated , the Brethren partook of the annual banquet , under the presidency of the new Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bro . A . Spencer P . G . Swd . B . Prov . G . Sec , and many distinguished Provincial Grand Officers . The customary Masonic and other toasts were honoured .

ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE , No . 37 . THE installation meeting was held on Monday , 14 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Institute Street , Bolton . More than usual interest attached to the proceedings on account of the installation of Lord Stanley , tho member for the Westhoughton Division , to the office of Worshipful Master . The Lodge was opened at four o ' clock , there being a large assembly of local and of visiting members .

A banquet followed the closing of the Lodge , Lord Stanley presiding over an influential company , including His Worship the Mayor ( Brother B . -A . Dobson ) , Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , & c .

BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 159 . THE annual banquet was held at tho Froemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on Tuesday , 15 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . W . Smeeth . Bro . H . Warren presented tho retiring Master Bro . Luscombe with a handsome Cathedral gong timepiece , and tho W . M . in tho name of the Lodge

presented Bro . B . S . Johns P . P . G . S . D . with a life Governorship in the Forteseue Annuity Fund , in recognition of his services to the Lodgo in connection with the recent concert in the Guildhall , the Lodge having secured a Life Governorship in tho Devon Masonic Educational Fund .

ANTIQUITY LODGE , No . 178 . THE festival of St . John was held on Wednesday , 16 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , King Street , Wigan . Bro . Bullock was installed W . M . by Bro . Eev . T . H . Leeson W . M ., assisted by Bro . C . B . Holmes and Bro . E . Knowles P . M . s .

Subsequently an adjournment was made to the Conservative Club , where about seventy Brethren sat down to a splendid banquet , ably catered for under the superintendence of Mr . W . Wise Secretary . The usual list of toasts was proposed , and a capital musical entertainment was given , the gathering being a complete success .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 213 . ON Tuesday , 15 kh ult ., a large number of Brethren assembled at the rooms of the Masonic Association , St . Giles Street , Norwich , to witness the installation of Bro . J . Tench P . P . G . Steward . It had been hoped that Bro . Hamon Le Strange Deputy Prov . G . M would have been present to take part in the proceedings , but an unfortunate accident prevented his attendance . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . S . Cole I . P . M .

The new Master and those now entrusted with the working of the Lodge subsequently proved their efficiency in Masonic duties , when four members were initiated . At the banquet which followed , very warm praise was bestowed by several Visitors who hold high positions in the Craft .

During the evening Bro . S . Cole I . P . M . was tho recipient of a handsomo P . M . ' s jewel and an illuminated address—gifts intended to show the gratitude of the members to this respected Brother for his notably meritorious services . In submitting the toast of the Visitors , W . M . Tench announced , amid

cheers , that Bro . Sergeant-Major Potter had presented to the Lodge a sword the gallant soldier had used in more than one engagement , and which had been worn by him throughout the Zulu campaign , and on the memorable occasion when Cetewayo was made prisoner . Bro . Potter was heartily thanked for his kindness .

Reports Of Meetings.

YORK LODGE , No . 236 . THE Installation Meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe Place , York , on the 21 st ult ., the W . M . Bro . Arthur Jones presiding . There was a numerous attendance , including Past Masters and members of other Lodges .

After some routine business and tho election of a Joining Member of the Falcon Lodge , the report of the Audit Committee , which was of a favourable character , was adopted . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , Bro . Edwin Carter S . W . being placed in the chair . The Installing Master was Bro . A . Jones I . P . M .

The installation banquet was subsequently held at the Station Hotel , most of the Brethren who had attended the afternoon ' s ceremony being present . The W . M . elect occupied the chair , and was supported by the Dean of York , Bros . Peck P . G . Sec . N . and E . Yorks . P . G . Standard Bearer , & c . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and honoured .

TRUE LOVE AND UNITY LODGE , No . 248 .

THE Installation took place on Monday , 21 st ult ., at Brixham , when Bro . J . M . Davis was installed W . M . by Bro . C . Janes P . P . G . A . Sec . An elegant banquet was served in the banqueting hall adjoining , and a very happy evening was spent . At the banquet , says the " Western Guardian , " tho Poor Brethren were not forgotten , their dinners being first served out and sent by messengers to their homes , with kind fraternal greotings .

UNION LODGE , No . 268 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John took place at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , Ashton-under Lyno , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . In the absence of Bro . Eobert Oswald W . M . the Lodge was opened at 4-30 p . m . by Brother James Fitton P . M . P . P . G . S . Besidos the following

principal Officers , Bros . Alfred D . Eayner S . W . W . M .-elect , J . W . Hulley P . M . P . P . G . S . J . W ., A . W . Siddall P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Treasurer , Ernest Moss P . M . P . P . G . Swd . B . Secretary , there were present thirteen members and twenty-eight Visitors , representing Lodges 89 , 830 , 210 , 1088 , 1322 , 1144 , 300 , 324 , 430 , 581 , 1408 and 2156 .

The minutes of the previous regular meeting having been read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report adopted , Brother Walter Newton P . M . P . P . J . G . D . took the chair as Installing Master , and Bro . Alfred D . Eayner S . W . was presented for installation by Bro . A . W . Siddall P . M . After the usual preliminaries a Board of Installed Masters was opened , at which twenty-eight were present .

The investiture of the newly appointed Officers by the Installed W . M . was one of the most pleasing features of the ceremony , Bro . Eayner fully ' proving , by his skilful and able handling of these investitures , his undoubted ability to rule and direct his Lodge , and amply confirmed the confidence placed in him by the Brethren who had elected him as their head .

The ceremony of Installation was performed by Brother Walter Newton P . M . P . P . J . G . D . in his usual delightful and proficient manner , he being loyally supported and assisted in his work by Brothers J . W . Hulley P . M . P . P . G . S ., James Fitton P . M . P . P . G . S ., and Ernest Moss P . M . P . P . G . Swd . B . Later in tho evening the Brethren , to the number of over fifty , sat down

to well-spread tables , and were also regaled throughout the evening with several delightful musical treats by Brothers Campbell , Ogden and Cooper ; Brother John Hulme I . P . M . Arthur Sullivan Lodge , No . 2156 , gave two excellent solos on the violin , besides materially assisting Bro . Batty , who made an admirable and proficient accompanist .

Two collars for the Director of Ceremonies and Steward were presented to the Lodge by Brother Henry Shaw P . M ., and the Officers mentioned were invested with them . A most enjoyable evening was spent , during which all the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were offered and enthusiastically responded to , the Brethren retiring at 11 p . m . after joining in the National Anthem .

Subjoined is a list of Officers ior the year 1895 : Brothers Thomas Dunks S . W ., William Kinsey J . W ., A . W . Siddall P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Treas ., Ernest Moss P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Sec , Walter Newton P . M . P . P . J . G . D . D . C ., Henry L . Holland S . D ., Arthur B . Pownall J . D ., Charles Pearce I . G ., W . M . Boyd Steward , Dan Birkby Tyler .

SOUTH SAXON LODGE , No . 311 . THE members held their annual meeting on the 16 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Lewes , there being an unusually large gathering of Brethren .

Bro . Allison Eussell P . M . having installed Bro . Gerard Lloyd as W . M . for tho ensuing year , the retiring W . M . Bro . J . H . Bull was presented with a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Bull then handed a handsome Secretary's jewel to Bro . W . Flint for his past services .

LION LODGE , No , 312 . TpHE members assembled on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , _ L Whitby , for the purpose of installing the new W . M . Bro . W . T . Eennison . The installation ceremony was ably conducted by Bro . B . W . White P . P . G . E . The Brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel , and sat down to an excellent dinner .

PHCENIX LODGE OF HONOUR AND PRUDENCE , No . 331 . THE annual meeting was held on Monday , 21 st ult ., at Truro . The W . M . elect Bro . E . L . Carlyon J . W . was presented for installation by Bro . E .

D . Anderton P . M . Prov . G . Sec . and was impressively installed by the W . M . Bro . E . W . Carus-Wilson . The installation banquet was held at the Bed Lion Hotel , where the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were observed , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Several Brethren contributed songs and recitations .

ST . DAVID LODGE , No . 366 . THE installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Milford Haven . Bro . Ii . M . J . Leonard was installed W . M . by Bro . W . Williams P . M . P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bros . W . R . Roberts and W . H . Bamkin .