Reports Of Meetings.

S . D ., Paine J . D ., Goodwin I . G ., J . Britton Organist , W . G . Coxen , H . Coxen , H . Willsmer , J . Ayiett , E . Line , H . J . Crook , Pearce , F . Crook , R . Segar , Stringer , T . H . Palmer , Grover , Hagmaier , Oliver , Morris , Smith P . M . Tyler , and many others . The visitors included Bros . Woods , Wyatt , and others .

Three gentlemen—Messrs . Morris , Oliver , and Hagmaierwere initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , the W . M . delivering the Charge . , An excellent dinner was afterwards served , under the personal supervision of Bro . W . G . Coxen Steward of the Lodge and proprietor of the Hotel .

Bros . Dunaway , Hardyment , Camp bell and Paine contributed to the harmony ot the meeting , while Bro . J . . Britton presided at the piano . * *

Thomas-a-Bocket Lodge , No . 2754 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER A . E . REMINGTON . rp HE second installation in this Lodge , which was consecrated JL last year , took place on Thursday , nth inst ., at the house ot Bro . G . W . Bucks , the Thomas-a-Becket Hotel , Old Kent Road , and proved most enjoyable .

The usual preliminaries having been observed , Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Simmonds was passed to the second degree , -by Bro . H . Carman W . M . Past G . Standard- Bearer . Brother A . E . Remington was presented as the W . M .-elect , and regularly inducted into the Chair , after which he was proclaimed

and saluted , then investing his Assistant Officers , as follow : Bros . T . Gibbs P . M . S . W ., G . Brown J . W ., G . W . Bucks P . M . Treas ., M . Davis P . M . Sec , M . Wartman P . M . S . D ., I . P . Torlowsky J . D ., F . W . B . Walls I . G ., H . R . Boyles D . C , A . Squires and E . W . Craddock Stewards , H . Martin Tyler .

Bro . Carman completed his work as Master of the Lodge by the delivery of the addresses in grand style , after which , the business being completed , Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent dinner was served by Bro . Bucks . The usual toasts were observed , the enjoyment of the evening being enhanced by an excellent musical programme ' .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Confidence Lodge , No . 19 3 . 1 ^ HE usual weekly meeting was held at the new quarters , the Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall Street , on Wednesday , when the worthy host , Mr . J . F . Neade , welcomed the Brethren in a courteous manner . Bro . Metcalfe Baillie occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Cohen S . W ., Mears J . W ., Simeons W . M . of the Mother Lodge

S . D ., Done I . G ., Hobday r . M . Preceptor , and Goovearts acting Secretary . The first and second ceremonies were rehearsed , Bro . Rowland being candidate , after which Bro . DaCosta worked the first section ot the second lecture . Bro . Baillie was not up to his usual form and looked tired ; Bro . Cohen was perfect in his part , and the quiet earnest voice of Bro . Mears was very impressive .

Bro . Simeons came out quite strong as Preceptor in the lecture , showing how much he had studied those grand portions of the ritual so seldom heard . The old faces seated round the room , with Bro . Goovaerts at the books , showed that the link which had bound them together at the Bunch of Grapes was not broken ; only transferred to a fresh holding , the door ot which will be opened to any Brother seeking admission .

St . Michael Lodge , No . 211 . ON Monday , 15 th , at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherds Bush , W ., Bros . W . Jupp W . M ., J . Holmes S . W ., J . Elkin J . W ., G . Kirkham P .. P . G . X - . Bucks , acting Preceptor , R . H . Catling r . M . Sec , J . H . Cumming P . M . S . D ., J . H . Barnett J . D ., J . Peck X . G ., Simpson , Dr . Barrett , and several others .

The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Cumming acting as Candidate . The Charge was given by the Junior Warden in a line manner . Lodge was opened to the third degree , and closed down . Bro . . Holmes was unanimously chosen to take the chair at the next weekly meeting .

Brother Cumming , as Secretary of the West London Masonic Election Association , thanked the Brethren for their kind support at the recent election of the Girls School , and announced that their candidate was successful .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . T UESDAY last , at Bro . Butlin's , the Citizen , Hounsditch , being Officer ' s night , the Lodge was presided over by Brother Taurmac Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge , with Brothers R . Mahany S . W , J . Lotheim J . W ., T . Cowell P . M . Preceptor , McNish P . M . Sec , Andrews S . D ., Butlin I . G ., George , Hall , L . DaCosta P . M ., Meyers , Reynolds , Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . George was presented as W . M . by Bro . Cowell P . M . acting as D . C . Having taken the obligation he was installed and saluted in the three degrees . Bro . Taurmac delivered the addresses in an impressive manner and to the satisfaction of the Brethren . Bros . Hall and Myers were elected members and Bro . Mahany W . M . for next meeting .

Instruction.

Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 .. AT the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., on Friday , 12 th inst ., a very large muster of Brethren took place . The chair was taken by Bro . M . F . Wilkins , and he was supported by Bros . K .

M . Ross S . W ., W . Atkinson j . W ., A . Williams P . M . Preceptor , * : Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., G . White S . D ., J , Hailam J . D ., T . W . Hellyar I . G ., W . Hide P . M ., R . Reid P . M ., H . J . Couzens P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., J . Worth P . M ., and several others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Worth having been duly examined as to proficiency the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the passing ceremony was gone through , after which the Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Wilkins for the excellent way in which he had rendered the ritual .

Bro . Craggs announced that through the untiring efforts of the Secretaries and Officers of the West London Masonic Election Association they had been able to , get their candidate , Dorothy Marian Seeker , elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and he informed those present that this was the sixteenth candidate who had been successfully returned through their exertions during the seven years existence of the Association . Bro . T . Leete 901 and 2765 was elected a member .

Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 12 78 . A SPECIAL meeting took place on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., to mark the removal of the Lodge to Bro . D . L . Shuter's , the Admiral Keppel , High Street , Shoreditch , when Bro . Ben DaCosta P . M ., with an efficient staff of Section workers attended to work the Fifteen Sections . Bro . B . DaCosta was supported by Bros . D . Moss

P . D . G . S . B . as I . P . M ., L . DaCosta P . M . S . W ., M . DaCosta P . M . J . ., L . Simmons Preceptor , R . Chitson Sec . and J . D ., B . Arber S . D ., J . Cohn I . G ., Valentine , Emden , B . Stewart P . M ., J . Oxley P . M ., W . H . Toye P . M ., Wood , Barbazon , Bailey , Thompson , Grey , Lloyd P . M ., H , Levy P . M ., J . Wynman , and others , the company numbering in all some sixty Brethren .

The sections of the first degree were worked by Bros . J . Richmond , B . Stewart , J . Oxley , J . Davis , J . Oxley , D . Moss , and L . DaCosta ; those of the second degree by Bros . A . Allison , M , DaCosta , S . B , Lotheim , L . Simmons , and B . Stewart ; and those of the third degree by Bros . L . Richmond , L . DaCosta , and H . Harris

P . M . Sec . of the Israel Lodge of Instruction . The working of the different Brethren was all that could be desired , and was highly appreciated by the assembled company . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the workers , and this was acknowledged by Bro . B . DaCosta who while thanking the Brethren for their recognition said the work was purely a labour of love .

Bro . Moss proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Shuter , the host , for the ample accommodation he had provided for the Lodge , coupling with it the best -wishes of the members for his future success . Bro . Shuter returned thanks for the vote . Bro . R . Chitson Sec . proposed that the Officers of the evening be elected honorary members of the Lodge , in recognition of their services . This was agreed to and suitably acknowledged .

Bro . Harris informed the Brethren that the Sections would be worked on Sunday , 28 th inst ., at the Israel Lodge of Instruction , at the Rising Sun , Globe Road , Bethnal Green , and expressed the hope that the members of the Burdett Coutts Lodge and their friends would return the compliment of that evening by attending , He assured them they would receive a truly Masonic welcome .

The Lodge meets every Wednesday , at 8 o'clock , under thtt Preceptorship of Bro . J . Smith P . M . 933 .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . ON Thursday , nth inst ., at Bro . Huggett ' s Red Cross , Paternoster Square , E . C ., Bros . J . Boyton W . M ., J . R . Gissing S . W ., C . K . T . Jones J . W ., J . K . Gwyn P . M . Preceptor , A . Davis P . M . Sec , J . Stapleton S . D ., F . Parker J . D ., M . Buchanan I . G ., Francis , Bailey , Guyton , Wynman , Huggett , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Guyton acting as the candidate . Bro . Gissing was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

* * * Woodrow Lodge , No . 1708 . AVERY numerous company assembled to do honour to Bro . Making S . W . of the Fellowship Lodge , on Monday afternoon , when the Lodge was formed as follows : Bros . T . Making P . M . W . M ., T . G Lobb S . W ., T . Burgess J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M .

Preceptor , J . W . Simeons P . M . Secretary , W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Culverhouse S . D ., P . Gayer J . D ., T . F . Strutt W . M . 1679 , & c , I . G ., J . H . Warwick I . P . M . 765 , G . Genet , Hollingsworth , J . Detrez , C . W . Lacy , W . E . Davis , A . H . Higgins , A . Menri , J . Morris , J . Morant , G . Youell , W . West , Lewis Lake , J . Barron and Henry Hammond .

The . Lodge was opened in the three degrees and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . C . W . Lacy acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Warwick acting as candidate . A cordial vote of thanks was given the W M . for the very impressive rendering of the ceremonies .

Bro . James Barron 765 and Bro . Henry Hammond were elected members , and Bro . T .. G . Lobb W . M . for the next meeting .

Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , No . 2184 . LATE TERRIERS . A GOOD meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o'clock , at the Dover Castle , Westminster Bridge Road , when there