Reports Of Meetings.

ST . ELETH LODGE , No . 1488 . THE annual installation took place on Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., at Amlwch , Bro . John Hughes ( Frondeg ) being installed into the chair by Bro . Gunn I . P . M ., and Bro . J . Williams P . M . There was a large attendance of visiting Brethren , the W . M . being very popular in the district .

WYCOMBE LODGE , No . 1501 . THE installation meeting was held in the Lodge Room , Amersham Hill , High Wycombe , on Thursday , 22 nd ult ., there being a very large and influential gathering of Masons from all parts oi Bucks and the adjoining counties , including the Provincial Grand Master of Buckinghamshire Lord Addington .

After the usual formal business had been transacted , Bro . J . J . Simcox W . M .-elect was installed by Bro . H . Hambling W . M . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Hambling for his services during the past year .

Lodge being closed the Brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where a sumptuous banquet was put upon the tables by Bro . J . Bovvden , of the White Hart Hotel . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured .

The Provincial Grand Master , in responding to his health , which was proposed with that of the other Provincial Officers , by Bro . P . M . Rutland , made an eloquent speech , in the course of which his lordship expressed his pleasure at being present . Masonry , he said , was older than monarchs or democracy . It was as old as the Bible , and had cemented high and low , rich

and poor , in one almighty brotherhood . He urged that charity was the beginning and end of Freemasonry , and in carrying out its principles they were doing the work of their Maker . There was no problem more difficult than the dealing with the vagrant poor and the aged and distressed , and if a

man was capable of being a master of a workhouse , as was their W . M . that evening , he was capable of being the master of a Lodge whose first principle should be the relief of distressed Brethren in every sphere of life . Other toasts followed .

LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1760 . THE annual installation meeting was held at Scarborough , on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., when Bro . A . J . Lowe was inducted into the chair as ruler for the year . The usual banquet followed , at the Royal Hotel .

HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970 . ON Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., the annual meeting was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , Ingham Street , South Shields . Bro . L . M . Snowdon W . M . presided , and there was a large attendance of members and visitors . The W . M .-elect Bro . J . J . Runcieman was presented

for installation by Bro . G . Harland P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., and the ceremony was ably performed by the retiring W . M ., who was afterwards presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services to the Lodge , and as a mark of esteem from the Brethren .

Bro . Runcieman having received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , the Lodge was closed in due form . Subsequently the annual banquet was held , an excellent dinner being served by Bro . W . H . Curry . Bro . Runcieman W . M . presided , supported by Bro . R . Hudson Provincial Grand Secretary Durham , and others .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , the members of the Masonic choir and other Brethren rendering various glees and songs .

ARMY AND NAVY LODGE , No . 1971 . BY permission of the committee of the Officers' Club ,. this Lodge will in future meet at the Club House . It is believed that the new arrangement will be advantageous in several ways , says the " Aldershot News , " especially as it will afford greater convenience to Officers attending the Lodge .

The first assembly at the Club House was on the evening of the 22 nd ult ., on the occasion of the installation of the Worshipful Master for the year . It was at the unanimous wish of the Lodge that Bro . Colonel

John Davis , A . D . C , had consented to accept a second year of office , and he was duly installed by Bro . Surgeon-Major Grier . The Worshipful Master was also the recipient of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , presented to him in acknowledgment of his services in the ehair during the past year .

A banquet , served by Mr . Peters , tho Club Steward , followed the installation . The W . M . presided , and was well supported , there being a good assemblage of members and visitors , among the latter Bro . Riehard Eve P . G . Treas .

APOLLO LODGE , No . 2042 . FOR the first time in the history of this Lodge , the wives , sisters , and other lady relatives ancl friends were entertained to dinner at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Friday evening , 30 th ult ., by the members of the Lodge , and so much interest was taken in the gutuering that 115 sat down to a substantial banquet , including all the delicacies of the season , served by Bro . Casey in his best style .

The Worshipful Master Bro . Harry Round Prov . G . Std . occupied the chair , and was supported by the Past Masters of the Lodge and others . The usual loyal toasts having been enthusiastically given and received , the musical Brethren , of whom there are a vast number in the Apollo , gave those present a choice programme of the very best selections , they providing their own orchestra , led by Bro . E . Clayton .

It need hardly be said that the whole proceedings were marked by a degree of enthusiasm and good fellowship seldom witnessed outside the Masonic fiaternity , remarks the "Liverpool Post , '' and much of the success was due to Bros . Round , Nichclls , Lane , Kirby , Dunn and Howell , who had the arrangements in hand .

ANDERIDA LODGE , No . 2434 . ON Wednesday , 21 st ult ., the annual meeting took place at the Queen ' s Hotel , Eastbourne , when Bro . W . F . Trydcll was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .

Reports Of Meetings.

SHIRLEY WOOLMER LODGE , No . 2530 . THERE was much interest manifested on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., in the meeting of this Lodge , owing to the installation of Bro . Edward Layton , of Sidcup House , as W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Layton is wsll-known in the district , taking part as he'does in all social movements , and being ever

ready and willing to place his dramatic abilities at the service of the neighbourhood for the assistance of the funds of its various deserving Institutions . By the unanimous vote of the Brethren of the Lodge he was elected their Worshipful Master , in succession to the popular and indefatigable Bro . Edward Blanks . There was a large gathering of Brethren .

One of the first and most pleasing duties of the W . M . was the presentation to Bro . E . Blanks of a handsome Past Master's jewel , he accompanying the same with some appropriate remarks , eulogistic of the able and energetic services rendered by the W . M . during his year of office . Bro . E . Blanks having expressed his thanks and appreciation of the kindness of the Brethren , the Lodge was closed , after settling several business matters .

At six o ' clock the Brethren adjourned to the Charing Cross Hotel , London , where the banquet was held . By the kindness of Bro . 0 . Sheath two special saloon carriages were provided by the South Eastern Railway Company , at Sidcup station , and the Brethren were able to reach the hotel about seven o ' clock in comfort . About fifty guests sat down to dinner , which was provided in the grand dining saloon , and was all that could be wished , the menu being of a recherche character .

METROPOLITAN .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . THIS well known Lodge met at their regular home , the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C , on Monday , under the presidency of Bro . T . B . Fullwood W . M ., who was supported by Bros . F . J . Denton S . W-, Henry Davis J . W ., John Elliott P . M . Treasurer acting Sec , W . Baddeley S . D ., J . Jacobs J . D ., Victor Romilly I . G ., James Harding P . M . Tyler , also J . Harris , C . Lee , A . E . Webster , Maurice Woolf , A . Pennington , Louis Eisler , H . Simon , Robert Eddie , W . Hawkins P . M ., and several others . Visitor : Bro . G . S . Collins 2192 .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and after the minutes has been read and confirmed , the W . M . had the pleasure of initiating Mr . Louis Eisler , who was duly admitted to a participation in the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Other Brethren who were candidates to be raised and passed were unavoidably prevented from attending . The Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was awaiting thern , the customary toasts being subsequently given .

STRONG MAN LODGE , No . 45 . THE regular monthly meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham Street , E . G ., on Thursday , under the presidency of Bro . Will . George Mills W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Cuer S . W ., T . Taylor J . W ., Ueorge G . Symons P . M . Treas ., J . C . Burgess Sec , F . Ockelford S . D ., Edvvd . J . Stafford J . D ., J . L . Dennett Org ., John

Jenkinson I . G ., Leonard S . Fountaine P . M ., W . R . S . Emerson and C . J . C . Jones Stewards , G . Mallett P . M . Tyler , G . H . Dove P . M ., D . A . Langdon P . M ., A . Marnock Whitby P . M ., P . E . Hunt P . M ., J . G . Cobb P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Herts , W . L . Bassett , J . H . Inchbold , E . M . Hall , A . Davis , Charles J . Brown , J . J . Berry , S . Armfield , A . Smith , E . Thornicroft , J . Briggs , A . Preager , M . Ashford , W . Sammes , C . Yates , T . L . Dennett , H . Reed , Arthur Leonard Simmons , F . Gehringer , E . J . Vidler , and many others .

Among the Visitors were Bros . Hubert Ballard 907 , William Kietmess P . M . 176 , Phillips Sharpe P . M . 869 , E . Martin Southwell P . M . 1429 , N . C . Greeve J . W . 2096 , George Page jun . 186 , N . Jepson P . M . 1076 , A . Stokes W . M . 1803 , Hollinghurst 1524 , and several others . The Lodge was opened with the usual formalities , the minutes were read and confirmed , and in due course the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . William L . Bassett was raised as a Fellow Craft .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the . first degree , and Mr . Arthur Leonard Simmons was regularly admitted to a participation in the mysteries of the Order , the working of the presiding Officer in this , as in the second degree , being highly appreciated . Bro . John " Briggs was elected as a Joining Member , regrets at absence

were recorded from several Brethren , and other business having been disposed of the Lodge was closed in due form , after which the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent repast awaited them , the reputation of the Guildhall Tavern being well sustained on this occasion . The service was under the personal supervision of Bro . James Marcham , who evinced every desire to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of the company .

At the conclusion of the banquet the customary toast list was gone through , the candidate thanking the Master and Brethren for his initiation , and suitably acknowledging the reception aocorded him .

PRUDENT BRETHREN LODGE , No . 145 . A SUCCESSFUL and highly interesting meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday of last week , Brother J . E . Gerlach

W . M . The Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and other preliminary business transacted . Messrs . Edward H . Whiston , William Bartlett , William Offord , and Ernest G . Watkins , having received Masonic introduction and report , wero admitted to the Order . The Master opened the Lodge in the second degree , Bro . Bullock entered through . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and Bros . Burg and Graggs received the benefits of this .

Bros . Alfred Barrell , Camden Lodge , No . 704 and Francis T . Lyle , Peace and Concord Lodge , No . 445 , were received as joining members . The Master resumed the Lodge in the first degree , when some interesting business was transacted . Among communications came announcement of

the death of Bro . Henry Dowduig , and a message of sympathy from the Lodge'was arranged to be sent to P . M . Bro . Harry Dowding . A letter of hope for speedy and full recovery was also arranged to be forwarded by Bro . Secretary to Bro . Bull Treasurer . The Masonic business being concludedthe Lodge was closed .

After the banquet , which was well served in the Glee Room , the Master proposed the primal toasts , each of which had full recognition . The I . P . M ., in proposing continued health and happiness to the W . M ., said that the Master had set the lead of brevity upon all speakers , and how-