Vitruvian Lodge, No. 87.

Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The regular meeting of the above Lodge was held , on the 6 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street ; Bros . L . M . Myers W . M ., J . Benjamin S . W ., Martin J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , J . S . Lyon Treasnrer , G . Bean S . D ., A . Botibol J . D ., Wall I . G ., L . Lazarus P . M . M . C , Dewsnap A . M . C ., J . Wynman and B . Alexander Stewards , P . E . Van

Noorden Organist ; P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexander , L . Lazarus , H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , 0 . Roberts , Baker I . P . M ., and H . Hymans . Visitors—J . Willing P . G . O ., J . Norton late 223 , J . Lewis W . M . 1261 , J . Starkey 132 , A . Isaacs 205 , H . A . Stunt 1641 , J . Shannon 975 , Finch P . M . 173 , Solomon 995 , Linscott W . M . 55 , Whittington , J . Dnke 1791 , P . Rogers 901 , Jacob P . M . 47 , Prenton Lodge of Asaph .

The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Brother Mussared , late 188 , was elected a joining member . Bros . Blaiberg , Isaacs , and Hyman , were passed to the 2 nd degree . Great credit is due to the W . M . for his excellent working . Bro . Martin J . W . proposed , and Bro . J . Wynman seconded , that a sum of two gnineas be given from the funds of the Lodge for the purpose of making a

present to Bro . L . Alexander P . M . Past President of the Benevolent Fnnd , this amount to form a nucleus for a testimonial . This was carried , and a committee was formed to carry out this purpose . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . proposed , and Bro . L . Lazarus P . M . seconded , That a letter of congratulation be sent to His Royal Highness tbe Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master , on the providential

escape of Her Majesty the Queen , and also expressing a fervent wish that the Great Architect of the Universe will grant Her Majesty health and long life to reign over us . The same to be recorded on the minntes of the Lodge . This proposition was supported by Bro . L . Alexander P . M ., and carried with acclamation . Lodge was then closed and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous

banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . Grace having been said , the W . M ., in eloquent terms , proposed the toasfc of H . M . the Qneen . This toast had been associated with the Craft for years past . This night , however , with especial sincerity they might wish Her Majesty health and long life ; and express their gratitude for her happy deliverance , through Divine

Providence , from the pistol of a miscreant . The toast was received with loud acclamations , and the National Anthem was sung . The toast of H . R . H . tbe M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales was next given , and then that of the Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . The W . M . said all were pleased to see their old and esteemed

friend Bro . Albert P . G . P . present , but to-night , in addition , they had a distinguished Brother well known in Grand Lodge and in the musical world j he referred to Bro . J . Willing P . G . O ., with whose name he would connect the toast . Bro . Willing said , the W . M . had called npon him to reply for the distinguished brethren whose names had been so well received . It was a great hononr for him to reply

on their behalf . The toast of the Benevolent Fund of the Joppa Lodge was next introduced . The W . M . said , they all knew what that Fund was . It now stood at nearly £ 1 , 000 , and by a recent edict of the Lodge the W . M . for the time being was the President of the Fund . However , he would call on the senior Vice-President , Bro . L . Alexander P . M ., to respond . After Bro . Alexander's reply , the

W . M . proposed the toast of the rejoining member , Bro . Mussared , who they were all pleased to see again among them . This compliment having been acknowledged , Bro . Baker I . P . M . rose ; ifc required but a very words from him to commend the toast of the W . M . Bro . Myers's private worth was well known ; and in his capacity as W . M . the members had seen and could fully appreciate his ability . Since

he had occupied the chair his capabilities had been shown in every way to their satisfaction . Bro . Myers , the W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Baker for the kind manner he had spoken of him . His aim was for their benefit , and if he received the support of the brethren , he would strive that the Lodge should be second to none . He thought np to the present time he had earned their approval , and when he

left the chair , he trnsted to hear the same gratifying expressions he had just listened to repeated . The toast of the Visitors was next on the list , coupled with the names of Bros . J . Lewis , Finch , and Linscott W . M . 55 . the latter brother eloquently responding . Bros . Lewis and Finch also added a few words . Bro . Jacob Norton said he was a member of the Lodge forty years ago ; since then he had seen many changes . He once held the office of Inner Guard ; to-night he was

pleased to see the Lodge had so progressed . The W . M . then proposed fche toast of the Past Masters ; he would call on Bro . R . Baker I . P . M . to respond to the toast . The other toasts were the Wardens , the Treasnrer , Secretary , and the Junior Officers . Finally , the Tyler gave tbe last toast . Bros . Prenton and Miss Annie Austin and Bro . Baker I . P . M . contributed to the harmony . Bro . Van Noorden rendered goodly service as accompanyist .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , ou Saturday , tho 4 th inst . Bros . Weeden occupied the chair of K . S ., Dignam S . W ., G . Ferrar J . VV ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , C . Lorkin Treasurer , Gribbell S . D ., Houghton J . D ., Wolf I . G . ; also Bros . Brasted , W . Williams sen ., W . Williams jun ., E . Woodman , & c . Lodge being opened in regular form , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . ° The

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . Williams jun . candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge opened in tho second degree . Bro . Williams sen . answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the first degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . W . Williams sen . candidate . Lodge resumed to first degree . Bro . Dignam was duly elected to preside at the next meeting , after which Lodge was closed , and adjourned .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 .-On Monday , 6 th inst ., at the Chequers' Hotel , TJxbridge . Bro . Cotton took the chair as W . M ., and made the following appointments : —

Bros . Rowles S . W ., Nicholson J . W ., Andrews P . M . S . D ., Taplin J . D ., Duffin I . G . and Tyler . After the usual preliminaries the questions before passing were answered by Bro . Fleming , and Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . The ceremony of passing was then re . hearsed , Bro . Taplin candidate . This brother also answered the questions required before raising . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , by Bro . Tucker Preceptor , Bro .

Cotton being the candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Andrews P . M . was elected to fill the chair at the next meeting . Bro . Brooks Secretary announced that he had received an invitation for the brethren of this Lodge of Instruction to attend the meeting of the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , on the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Morgan had promised to deliver a lecture . Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned until the 13 th inst .

Royal York Lodge, No. 315.

ROYAL YORK LODGE , No . 315 .

ON Tnesday afternoon , the 7 th inst , there was a full attendance , of the brethren of the above Lodge , in the Masonio Room , Royal Pavilion , the occasion being the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Gibson . Bro . G . Nash , W . M . during the pasfc year , was prevented by indisposition from being present . His duties wero therefore carried ont by Bro . J . Eberall P . M . The following

" Yorkists" were present : —J . Eberall Acting W . M ., W . H . Gibson S . W ., G . R . Lockyer J . W ., J . Ridge Secretary , W . Anderson S . D ., R . T . Nye J . D ., W . Hudson Treasurer , H . Payne Steward , W . H . Kirkbam Director of Ceremonies , G . R . Godfree I . G ., T . Hughes Tyler , H . H . Hnghes Assistant Tyler , W . R . Wood P . M ., J . W . Stride

P . M ., W . Marchanfc P . M . P . P . A . D . C , 0 . P . Smith P . M . P . P . G . P . C W . Hudson P . M ., A . J . Hawkes P . M . and P . M . St . Cecilia 1636 , and Past Master Southdown 1797 , 0 . Wren Past Master , J . Pearson Past Master , T . Packham Past Master , and Worshipful Master Bnrrell 1829 , A . H . Thacker , J . Miller , F . Willard , L . R . Styer , J . Edwards , J . Woods , 0 . G . Golding , J . Sayers , H . B . Robinson , S . W . Downard , H . S . Downard , A . Lawler , W . T . Evershed , J . Bradford , R . Paige ,

J . W . Staples , A . Collins , R . A . Erredge , R . Nicholson , P . W . Taylor , P . Sinnock , H . Kent , J . Newman , W . Buokman , C . J . Carter , J . Reynolds jnn ., H . Kent , W . J . Schofield , James Wood , T . Chandler , A . Dn Pont , J . Miller , J . Sinnock , W . Gibbs , J . Terry , J . W . Wells , G . M . Ashdown . The visiting brethren present were : —Bros . John Henderson Scott Deputy Prov . G . M . of Sussex P . G . J . D ., V . P . Freeman Prov .

Grand Secretary , W . Knhe P . M . Royal Clarence 271 , P . M . St . Cecilia 1636 and P . G . O ., E . Broadbridge W . M . St . Cecilia 1636 , W . Devin P . P . G . O ., T . Francis W . M . Lodge of Brotherly Love 36 , E . Carpenter P . M . Royal Brunswick 732 , F . 0 . Gravis Panton 1686 , H . S . Gates S . D . St . Cecilia 1636 , J . Sharp , A . S . Price Steward Hova Ecolesia 1466 , T . Stedman Pelbam 1303 , S . R . Legg P . M . Royal Brunswick

732 , B . Bnrfield Secretary Atlingworth 1821 , C . Greenwood P . G . R . Surrey , J . B . Hannay S . D . Atlingworth 1821 , R . Allison I . G . Atlingworth 1821 , H . Alexander Dowell "W . M . Hova Ecolesia 1466 , G . S . Godfree W . M . Atlingworth 1821 , H . W . Hanxwell I . P . M . Royal Brunswick 732 , J . Reynolds St . Cecilia 1636 , G . Fieldus , 0 . J . Smith P . M . Hova Ecolesia 1466 P . P . G . W ., W . Skindle W . M . Worthing

Lodge of Friendship 851 , H . A . Dale Steward 540 , B . Sargent W . M . Abbey 1184 , W . Smithers J . D . St . Cecilia 1636 , F . Harrison S . W . Bnrrell 1829 and P . M . 804 , F . Daniel W . M . Royal Brunswick 732 , E . Histed J . W . Royal Brunswick 732 , 0 . Nye J . D . Royal Brunswick 732 , J . Every Secretary South Saxon 311 , R . Willard Royal Brunswick 732 , Lewis Lewis W . M . Yarborough 811 , W . T . Beard Atlingworth

1821 , C . H . Pearson Forfarsund 225 , T . Billing Royal Brunswick 732 , H . J . Fieldus Atlingworth 1821 , E . Dumsday Southdown 1797 , J . Leleu Steward St . Cecilia 1636 , W . Wilson St : John ' s 178 , J . P . Mayall Royal Clarence 271 P . Prov . Grand Organist , J . Anderson Royal Brunswick 732 P . P . I . G ., 0 . Sewell Zetland 511 . Bro . W . H . Gibson S . W . was impressively installed into fche oBice of W . M . by

Bro . J . Eberall , and addresses were delivered by the latter and Bro . J . W . Stride P . M . and T . Packham P . M . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his Officers with the insignia of their respective posts , those selected to servo dnring the year being Bros . G . R . Lockyer S . W ., J . Ridge J . W ., H . Kent Secretary , W . Hudson P . M . Treasnrer , G . R . Godfree Master of Ceremonies , A . H . Thacker Inner Guard , H . Payne

and W . E . Hollands Stewards , and T . Hnghes Tyler . Brother J . W . Stride P . M . was re-elected Charity Steward . Before the duties of the Lodge were concluded , an interesting presentation took place , Bro . Carvick giving the Lodge , through Bro . C . J . Smith , the warrant and candlesticks of the Lodge when it was located at the Old Tree Inn , Seaford , in 1797 , and bore the name of Royal Cinque

Port Lodge . The thanks of the brethren were tendered to Captain Carvick . Lodge having been duly closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bros . Sayers and Marks , the wellknown caterers . The newly-installed W . M . presided , while Bros . Lockyer , Ridge , and Kent occupied the vice-chairs . The usual loyal toasts wero most enthusiastically received ; then fche W . M .

proposed the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon W . M . ProG . M ., fche Right Hon . the Earl of Skelmersdale V . W . Deputy G . M ., ancl the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England present and past . Bros . J . H . Scott , W . Kuhe , and W . R . Wood responded . The next two toasts were conpled and given from the chair , viz ., Sir Walter W . Bnrrell , M . P ., V . W . Prov . G . M . of Sussex , W . Bro . John H . Scott Dep . Prov .

G . M ., and the Officers of Prov . G . Lodge of Sussex present and past . Bro . J . II . Scott responded , and while regretting the absence of Sir Walter W . Bnrrell , owing to his Parliamentary duties , trnsted that tho brethren wonld rally round bim on Saturday next at the Grand Lodge meeting , when an address wonld be drawn np , congratulating her Majesty upon hor recent providential escape . Many had said

that in tho face of the Queen ' s safety they were making " much ado ahout nothing . " He thought otherwise , for had the assassin ' s shot beon fatal , the brethren present , instead of enjoying their meeting , would be mourning the loss of ono of our popular and beloved sovereigns . Again he nrged tho brethren to assist the Grand Master in carrying out his wishes . Brother V . P . Freeman also