Reports Of Meetings.

ever tempting the opportunity might be , the Master ' s law must be obeyed . The proposition was , though , one that would be so popular that it did not require any speech to obtain a hearty recognition . The W . M ., in reply , thanked the company for the cordial way the proposition had been received , and assured them that the Prudent Brethren Lodge always had his care . He trusted that his full endeavours to carry out the duties of the Lodge in the way that a Master should , would always meet with their satisfaction . In appreciative terms he gave the toast of the

I . P . M . The I . P . M . having briefly returned thanks , the Master submitted the proposition of the Initiates , assuring them not only of a welcome , but that the higher offices of Freemasonry were opon to all who devoted attention and study to the science .

Bros . Bartlett , Whiston , Offord and Watkins having briefly replied , the Master gave the toast of the Visitors , to whom he expressed thanks for their company , which was highly appreciated always by the Brethren of the Lodge . Replies were given by Bros . Wilson , Mackintosh and Watkins .

In proposing the Treasurer and Secretary the Master read a letter from Bro . Treasurer giving fraternal good wishes to the Lodge , and the hope that his health would soon permit him to rejoin their assemblies . After a humorous reply from Bro . Haswell Secretary , the Master proposed the Past Masters , to whom he extended thanks for their continued interest . Bro . Coleman , on behalf of his colleagues and himself , expressed obligations for the courteous language and reception of the proposition .

To the toast of the Officers , Bro . Veare J . W . gave assurance of devotion to the Lodge and loyalty to the Master . Bro . P . M . Murray , in an interesting speech of some detail , alluded to the importance of the three Institutions , and advanced a hope that the Prudent Brethren Lodge would be found enrolled among the good supporters of tham . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings , which were business-like and cordial throughout .

Full credit is due to W . M . Bro . Gerlach , says the " Holborn Guardian , " for his excellent working in all the ceremonies , and for his complete readiness in all of them , a tribute which will be the more easily appreciated beyond the Lodge , as it was within the Lodge , when it is remembered that there were all of the three ceremonies to work , and that the whole , including routine and other business , was accomplished in two and-a-half hours .

There was an excellent musical programme , accompanied by Bro . A . Wilson , the accomplished vocalist and Organist of the Lodge , and in which Bros . Hampton , Gabe , Taylor , Barrell and Kinnard took part .

ASAPH LODGE , No . 1319 . THE twenty-seventh installation meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , 2 nd inst . The Lodge was established in 1870 for the convenience of members of the musical and dramatic professions . Originating with the musical profession , the Lodge was named after Asaph , " the sweet singer of Israel , " but music and the drama being so closely connected , the Lodge membership is pretty equally distributed between the two professional branches , and the Masters and other Officers of the Lodge have also been similarly chosen . s

Bro . C . C . Cruikshanks was the Master for 1895-96 , and he presided on Monday at the opening business of the Lodge ; but as Bro . F . H . Maeklin , the Master for 1894-95 , was in America last November with Bro . Henry Irving's company , and consequently was not able to instal Bro . Cruikshanks , the latter Brother ceded to him the installation of Bro . George Johnson , an old and well-known member of the Lyceum company , as Master of the Lodge for the ensuing twelve months .

Bro . Cruikshanks was presented with a valuable Past Master s jewel . The Brethren , after the appointment of the new Officers , dined at Freemasons' Tavern , says the " Daily Chronicle , " and enjoyed a splendid selection of music between the speeches .

CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . A WELL-attended and successful meeting was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Wednesday , 21 st ult ., Bro . James Speller P . M . P . P . G . D . Essex acting W . M . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Allan F . Caudwell and J . E . V . Oldham were passed . The Lodge was resumed in the first degree , and for this Mr , John Ward and Mr . William H . Hunt , having received proposal and

report , were admitted . The next business before the Lodge was the choice by the Brethren of the Worshipful Master , the call coming to Bro . John Mansell S . W ., and this being duly acknowledged , Bro . James J . Stockall P . M . was re-chosen as Treasurer . Other interestingly important matters were brought before the Master , and with the disposal of some of them and the adjournment of others , the Lodge was closed , says the " Holborn Guardian . "

At the banquet , the Master Bro . Dr . W . J . Hunter P . M . presided , and afterwards briefly proposed the toasts which always have precedence of the Masonic list , and these having been fully honoured , the I . P . M ., in felicitous and "hopeful terms , that will be well understood , proposed the Lodge's wish for " Good health to the W . M . " who , for reasons that will also be well understood , very briefly replied .

Bro . the Rev . J . H . Rose P . M . in a happy speech proposed the Initiates , to which both responded . Bro . the Hon . Massey-Mainwaring , M . P ., in a speech of welcome proposed the Visitors , to which replies were given , among others , by Bros . T . J . Bolton W . M . Rothesay Lodge , John Tovell P . M ., Edward Dimes I . G . Kingsland Lodge , and the other visitors .

Bro . James Speller P . M . proposed the Lodge Officers , to which Bro . J . J . Stockall Treas . responded , and other proposals having been honoured , Bro . Thomas gave the Tyler ' s toast , which closed the business-like and very happy proceedings .

INSTRUCTION

NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 22 . ON the 2 nd inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S . W ., Bros . Bidmans W . M ., Winny S . W ., Fitch J . W ., Westley Preceptor , Andrews Sec , Trotter S . D ., McLewin J . D ., Trotter I . G ., E . L . Cheese , Sparke , and Spratt .

Reports Of Meetings.

Lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Trotter and Brethren worked the first and second sections of the lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Sparke acting as candidate . Bro . Winny was elected W . M , for the ensuing week .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . AT the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Tuesday , Bro . T . Fullwood W . M . 25 W . M ., E . 0 . Mulvey P . M . Preceptor , W . R . Davis S . W ., H . Raphael J . W ., J . Blundell P . M . Treas ., T . Casely P . M . Sec , Eardley S . D ., J . Meurice J . D ., W . M . Tayler W . M .-elect 1563 I . G ., J . Mason , C . Bonham P . M ., A . Pettit , J . W . Williams , J . Thorn P . M ., Genese , W . Truman , H . Cross , H . Phillips , W . A . Shaw , F . Pollitzer , A . Cogliati , J . Marcus , H . Mullins , H . Kobelt , J . Austin , J . Wynman , W . J . Styles , H . Roberts , B . Dukes , J . Silletoe , and several others .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Genese was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the same Brother acting as candidate . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . Dukes having answered the questions leading from the first to the second , was examined , entrusted , and subsequently passed as a Fellow Craft .

Great credit is due to the W . M . for his most perfect working ; praise is also due to the Officers and the Preceptor for their most excellent assistance . Bro . Shaw and Bro . Pollitzer were elected members . Bro . W . R . Davis will preside at the next meeting .

PERCY LODGE , No . 198 . A MOST successful meeting was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , N ., on Saturday , 31 st ult ., when the fifteen sections were worked by the Brethren of the New Concord Lodge of Instruction . The meeting was held under the presidency of Bro . H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 , with Bros . J . A . Powell 186 S . W ., J . H . Gaskin P . M . 1897 J . W ., I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 Preceptor , F . Stallard P . M . 1603 Sec , A . W . Fenner P . M .

1693 Assist . Secretary , J . H . Wood P . M . 145 S . D ., Park J . D ., W . T . Oakley I . G :, other members , and visitors : —Bro . G . A . Peters , E . Hill , W . Fitch , B . Heslop , L . Cohen , H . Hill P . M ., J . W . Gaskin , J . Carter , S . Carlton , H . J . Cally , John Powell , Payne , E . Glass , Joseph Jacobs , Bishop , R . Heslop , J . R . Jones , H . E . Williams , J . B'lole , J . W . Alderman , John Coulthard , H . Dean , Robinson , A . Watkins , J . Wynman ( FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , and several others .

The sections were worked in accordance with the programme given in our issue of the 24 th nit ., except that Bro . Cohen took the second section of the first lecture , in place of Bro . R . P . Walkden , who was unavoidably absent at the start ; Bro . T . Cull P . M . 1446 Preceptor of the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction took the sixth section , in place of Bro . Hodges ; Bro . J . A . Powell acting S . W . the ninth , in place of Bro . Witte ; Bro . H . Hill P . M . 1305 the tenth , in place of Bro . Snelling ; and Bro . R . P . Walkden P . M . 1366 the fifteenth , thus changing places with Bro . I . P . Cohen .

After the working it was proposed by Bro . I . P . Cohen P . M . Preceptor , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the most perfect and able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair ; the W . M . having been already elected an Hon . Member ho could but wish they could confer some further honour upon him . He again thanked him most sincerely . The proposal was seconded by Bro . H . Hill P . M ., and unanimously supported by the members and visitors alike .

The W . M ., in acknowledgment , said he most sincerely thanked them for the vote of thanks , but he had specially to thank Bro . Cohen for his kind assistance , as it was nearly eight years since he has worked the fifteen sections ; whenever they might require his services they only had to make a . call upon him , and he would willingly do all that lay in his power .

The W . M . proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded to the Brethren who had worked the different sections , also to Bro . Powell S . W ., for his able assistance , to which vote the S . W . made suitable response . The following Brethren were elected members : —Jos . Jacobs , J . Robinson ,

A . Watkins , E . Williams , R . P . Walkden P . M ., while Honorary Membership was conferred on Bro . J . Wynman , our representative , which latter compliment we fully appreciate , as evidence of a desire to recognise the assistance we continually strive to give to different Instruction Lodges in our midst . The Instruction Lodge is held every Saturday evening , at 8 o ' clock .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . ON Wednesday , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., Bro . J . Goldstein W . M ., A . Zapperfield S . W ., G . Hill P . M . J . W ., J . Paul P . M . Preceptor , J . Thorn P . M . Asst . Preceptor , W . E . Millby P . M . Sec , T . W . Snale P . M . Asst . Sec , J . Leather S . D ., H . Parker J . D ., E . Bissell I . G ., W . Proctor Tyler , T . A . Tidy , J . Mason , J . Wynman , and several others .

The Lodge was opened in due form , and the first and second sections were worked by the Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beedle candidate , after which the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Leather , when Bro . Mason was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

It was proposed , seconded and unanimously agreed to , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Goldstein for his faultless working on this , the first occasion of his presidency in this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Zapperfeld will preside at next meeting .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . ON Wednesday , 4 th inst ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., Bros . Tayler W . M ., Ashplant S . W ., Steward J . W ., H . Marks W . M . 1563 acting Preceptor , Swift Sec , Watts S . D ., Feldman J . D ., Homer I . G ., Long Tyler , Niolson , S . Marks , J . Wynman , J . Townsend , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . Marks candidate . Bro . Nielson answered the questions leading to the second degree , and that ceremony was rehearsed , he representing the candidate . Lodge being resumed to the first degree the Master invested the Officers . Bro . Ashplant was elected to preside on Wednesday next . 000 COVENT GARDEN LODGE , No . 1614 . AT the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , on Thursday , Bro . W . Humphrey W . M ., O . Lamairo S . W ., H . G . Walker J . W ., H . G . Foam P . M .