Samson Lodge, No. 1668.

T . W . Heath , V . D ., P . M . Worshipful Master , who had the support of Brothers Col . P . H . Dalbiac I . P . M ., Lieut . G . W . Andrews S . W ., Capt . E . G . Kimber J . W ., Paymaster Sergt . G . F . Gage Sec , Orderly Room Sergt . Elkin S . D ., Colour Sergt . Doggell J . D ., Sergt . Franklin I . G ., S . Ingram Tyler , G . D . Mogford P . M ., Sergt . Major Humberston , Colour Sergt . Howell , Capt . Bayliffe , Lieut . Sargeant , Bandmaster Williams , Sergts . Buller and Mason .

Visitors : Bros . R . H . Williams P . M . 1767 , E . J . Walker 2621 , and Wolverson 706 . The usual formalites having been observed two ceremonies were undertaken : Bro . Lieut . H . Sargeant was raised , and Sergt . C . J . Mason was balloted for , approved , and regularly initiated , the third ceremony being undertaken by the I . P . M . and the first by the W . M .

After the transaction of other business the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the Royal Oak Hotel for refreshment , following which the usual toasts were honoured .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

Lodge of Sympathy , No . 483 . THE regular meeting was held on Wednesday , 15 th—altered by dispensation from the usual date , which was the 8 th , in consequence of the Festival of the RoyaJ Masonic Institution for Girls being held on that day—at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend ,

under the presidency of Bro . Spencer Bowen W . M . The minutes and other formalities having been disposed of , the Treasurer's report was submitted . Bros . W . Holland and Burrell were raised , Bros . K . Dickenson and R . W . Letten passed , and Mr . William Lowe and Mr . Frederick Matthew Oates initiated into the Order . Four candidates were proposed for admission into the Lodge , which was afterwards closed in regular form .

********** Elliot Lodge , No . 1567 . THE first meeting of the year was held at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , Middlesex , on Saturday , 4 th inst . Bro . H . C . R . Dalley W . M . presided , supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Rear-Admiral W . H . St . Clair P . G . D ., C . A .

Cottebrune P . G . Purs ., A . Bevis P . M ., J . H . Pearson P . M ., W . C . Tyler P . M ., S . Pardoe P . M ., W . T . Dillon P . M ., Price P . M ., H . Rogers P . M ., Langdon P . M ., G . R . Nichols P . M ., H . P . Harris , H . Samworth , C . B . Weedon , A . E . Mason , W . F . Fagan , H . Willsmer , T . V . Fenn , H . J . Galley , C . H . Ditchman , H . King , W . H . Tilley , W . H . Coley , M . Wigginton , A . J . Davis , G . J . Ashton , and others .

The initiation of two gentlemen , Messrs . E . F . Gage , and W . A . Stone , was carried out in the most perfect manner by the W . M ., he being especially complimented by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for his excellent working in the Lodge . A proposition for a new member was received .

The Brethren afterwards sat . down to an excellent dinner ********** Tilbury Lodge , No . 2006 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . GEORGE RYON .

THE installation meeting was held at the handsome and pleasantly situated Tilbury Hotel , Essex , on Saturday , nth inst ., when there was a full attendance of the members and a goodly number of visitors , including Bros . Thos . J . Railing Provincial Grand Secretary , and Richard Clowes P . P . S . G . W .

The Lodge was duly opened by Bro . A . J . Brickwell W . M ., and after the confirmation of the minutes , the Treasurer ' s report was presented and accepted . The ballot was taken for the Rev . Charles Major Jenkins and . Mr . George Day , which proved unanimous .

Bro . Brickwell then proceeded to instal his successor Bro . Geo . Ryon in the chair of the Lodge , which he performed in excellent style . The new Master appointed the following Officers : Bros . H .

Long P . M . 79 S . W ., J . R . Hill P . M . 157 J . W ., Joseph Bruton P . P . G . D . C . Secretary , M . C . Elwell S . D ., J . Webster J . D ., Dr . F . R . P . Taylor I . G ., A . J . Constable P . M . P . P . G . S . D . C ., H . Johnson A . D . C ., G . B . Gilbert Organist , W . J . Crump P . A . G . D . C . and P . P . J . G . W . and A . J . Dudgeon P . P . S . G . D . Stewards .

Bro . Frederick Clark P . P . G . D . C . having been re-elected as Treasurer was also invested . Bro . Ryon afterwards initiated the two gentlemen above mentioned in a very creditable manner . Bro . G . B . Gilbert of the Wooclgrange Lodge , No . 2409 was accepted as a joining member .

The Brethren subsequently dmed together and a most excellent programme of music was provided to intersperse the customary Loyal and complimentary toasts .

********** METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION . Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 . ON the 14 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Bros . Fitch jun . W . M ., Collins S . W ., Blattner J . W ., Raphael Treas ., Jones Sec , Robinson P . M ., H . Raphael P . M ., Snowden S . D ., Jarrett J . D ., Robinson I . G ,, Lieven , Sweeney . Henschel ,

Provincial.

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Lieven was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge in the first degree . The Brethren , including the W . M ., rehearsed the whole of the

signs of the three degrees . Bro . Sweeney answered the questions leading from the first to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Officers in rotation .

********** Confidence Lodge , No . 19 3 . AN extra good meeting was held on Wednesday , 8 th inst ., at the Hercules , Leadenhall Street , E . G ., on which occasion we were pleased to see the majority of those present were members of the Mother Lodge .

Bro . H . Haughton 193 was in the chair , with Bros . J . Done S . W ., A . T . Cooke J . W ., G . Spice P . M . Prec , J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , H . Rowland S . D ., Mat . Wood J . D ., E . G . Bygrave I . G ., J . Mears P . M ., Hobday P . M ., Metcalfe Baillie , G . Bushell , E . Gosheron , W . Chittock , W . Johns , C . Brain , J . Wynman , & c

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . Bushell candidate . Bro . Spice gave the ancient charge . The W . M ) . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Mears P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Houghton being presented as W . M .-elect by Bro . Spice . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . Bro . Baillie acting as candidal ? .

Bro . Spice proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in that or any Lodge . We add our congratulation to Bro . Houghton , whom we had the pleasure of seeing initiated at the Mother Lodge . Bro . Done S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and expressed his intention of attempting something special on that occasion .

********** Westbourne Lodge , No . 7 33 . ON Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , Bros . F . Middleton W . M ., W . H . Handover P . M . S . W ., W . Smith Rose J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , J . H . Porter S . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., and others .

The . Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Brother Wieffenbach examined and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Handover was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

********** New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . WEDNESDAY , 8 th inst ., at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , Stoke Newington , being Officers' night we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . J . Howard W . M . of the Mother Lodge in the chair .

He was supported by Bros . H . Parson S . W ., H . Reed J . W ., H . Gush P . M . Preceptor , J . Powell Treas ., B . Barton Sec , T . J . Taylor S . D ., W . West J . D ., A . Russell I . G ., F . T . Deacon , J . Wynman , D . Jackson . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Deacon examined and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was then rehearsed .

The Lodge being closed , a ballot in connection with the Benevolent Association was proceeded with , the result being that Bro . E . G . Piatt became the possessor of the qualification . We congratulate the Brethren on the prosperity of this Lodge .

********** Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . THE weekly meeting was held on Friday , 4 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen Street , Hammersmith . The chair of W . M . was occupied by Bro . K . M . Ross W . M . of the Paxton Lodgeand

, he was supported by Bros . J . Hallam S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., Robert Reid P . M . S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., H . G . Cox I . G ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., W . Hide P . M ., T . Heath P . M ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., W . H . Lee , & c .

Lodge was opened to the second degree and Bro . T . Heath was presented by Bro . H . J . Cousens acting as D . C . as W . M .-elect . Bro . Heath gave his unqualified assent to the requirements , and the Lodge was opened in the third degree . A Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Heath was placed in the W . M . 's

chair with the usual formalities and the Board was closed . The Brethren on being re-admitted saluted the W . M ., and the three addresses were given by Bro . Cousens in his usual well known style . Lodge being resumed to the first degree Bro . Heath worked the initiation ceremony to the entire satisfaction of all present .

********** Metropolitan ( Victoria ) Lodge , No . 1056 . AT the Mail Coach , Farringdon Street , E . G ., on -Friday , 3 rd inst , Bros . Fitch W . M ., Radford S . W ., G . Knights W . M .

J . W ., H . B . Spaul P . M . S . D ., Moyle J . D ., Wentz I . G ., J . D . Webb P . M . Treas ., W . R . Witt P . M . Sec , F . P . Weinel P . M . Preceptor , T . S . Newell P . M ., Dodson P . M ., A . Wilson , Clarke , Hampton , A . B . Clayton , Keeley , W . E . Brill P . M ., T . P . Warwick P . M .

The first section was worked by Bro . Clayton , the second by Bro . Weinel P . M . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Keeley candidate . The third section was worked by Bro . Spaul P . M . ON the 10 th inst ,, Bros . Radford W . M ,, G , Knights S , W .