Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

OLNEY . —Cowper and Newton Lodge ( No . 2244 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Friday , the Sth inst ., vvhen the W . M ., Bro . L . Cooper , installed his successor , Bro . C . VV . Guille . The collars of S . W . and J . W . were bestowed respectively upon

Bros . H . Booth and J . C Hipwell . The installation ceremony was most ably rendered by Bro . Cooper , and it is a noteworthy fact tbat this is the second time he has installed Bro . Guille , the previous occasion being at the St . Peter and St . Paul Lodge , 1410 , Newport Pagnell , in 1887 . A banquet was subsequently served in excellent style by Bro . T . Cannon , at the Bull Hotel .

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IUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Tliursdav the Jth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , VV . M . ; Penrose , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; Hatchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec- Leng , S . D . ; Mansfield , J . D . ; Amos , I . G . ; Cooper , P . M . ; Sayer , Tims , Jackson , H . G . Pitt , Dealer , Jones , Campbell , Hick , Dixon , and Emblin . ,., „ . _ ... . . „ .. . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sayer personating the candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree vvere answered by Bro . Dealer . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was closed to the First Degree , and Bro Penrose , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . AU business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM . LODGE ( No- 1531 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . V . Shaw , W . M . j J , Page . S . W .,- W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor : I . J . Thomas , Sec ; W . Coleman , S . D . ; G . Wood , I . D . ; R . T . ' Dillon , I . G . ; R . H . Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; N , Turner , P . M . 72 ; W . Death , W . M . 511 ; J . Watkins , R . T . Kedfearn . and E . Wherle . Bro . M . Friedlander vvas a visitor .

The lodge vvas opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Friedlander candidate . The Preceptor , Bro . F . G . Baker , gave the lecture on the first tracing board in a very efficient manner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted answered the

' by the brethren . Bro . Friedlander questions leading to ihe Third Degree . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Friedlander vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Page , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 8 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , 834 , W . M . ; W . f . Coplestone . 834 , S . W . ; E . Lucas , 834 , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 , Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; F . Craggs , 834 , S . D . -, J . Cronin , J . D . ; M . Rice , 834 , I . G . ; H . Perdue , P . M . 834 ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; H . D . Aslett , W . W . Williams , H . Cotton , and J . Doncaster , 834 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . W . W . Williams being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Aslett having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree . This being ollicers' night of the mother lodge , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Doncaster , W . M . of the mother lodge , vvho rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . TheW . M . having risen , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 7 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . } . Greenwav , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . j F . Buxton , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; J . D . Graham , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , | . D . ; J . Hughes , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . Frenguellucci , D . W . Tough , C . T . Smales , C . VV . Austin , A . J . Bailey , W . Groves , R . E . Bonnet , F . Moss , R . Clare , G . Marshall ,

W . Honeyball , H . Luff , E . C . Mulvey , W . R . Peek , O . Lamare , G . Holland , F . Kedge , and J . R . Hughes . The lodge -was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the ist , and the W . M . the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . J . Bailey having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The VV . M , vacated the chair in ' favour of Bro . | . D . Graham , W . M . elect i-isg , who rehearsed the

ceremony of investing his officers . On rising tor the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected members : Bros . W . Tough , rjo-j ; H . Luff , 1624 ; and Geo . Marshall , 1563 . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec ., proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Thomas C . Seary for his kindness at their last meeting in acting

' as Organist , which the brethren present much appreciated , and that he be asked to accept the honorary position of Organist to this lodge of instruction ; seconded by the W . M ., and carried unanimously ; a letter to be written to Bro . T . C . Seary to that effect . Bro . E . C . Mulvey , W . M . 224 C , asked permission of the iodge to rehearse the ceremony of installation ot , the 28 th March , vvhich was cheerfully granted . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1701 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . B . Colwill , W . M . ; C . R . Cross , S . W . ; A . Wolter , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); C . H . Bull , S . D . ; A . ] . Taylor , J . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., D . C . ; H . Cotton , I . G . ; Blasey , P . M . ; S Cochrane , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M . ; J . II . Wood , P . M . ; Bridger , Johnston , Jennings , Nash , Stonnill , M . R .

Rice , Woodard , Gilbert , Larter , Arnott , Ridgley , Whittel , A . Love , Kennett , A . Cavers , F . West , L . Cox , Higginson , and T . J . Head . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed , Bro . Cross acting as VV . M . elect , and at the conclusion of vvhich the officers were

invested . The addresses were given in a masterly manner by Bro . Colwill . The lodge being opened and resumed , the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . A . J . Taylor was elected a joining member . Bro . H . D . Gilbert vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes" were given , and the proceedings closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting vvas held on Monday . the nth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . F . Hill , W . M . j Beaven , S . W . ; Folkard , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Evans , S . D . ; E . G . King , J . D . ; Chapman , l . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Spencer , Cochrane , Plummer , Bate , Luckhurst , Wright , J . Harvey , Russell , Mitchell , Jones , and Poole , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Russell candidate

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . being a for passing , answered the usuil questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , vvith Bro . Russell as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , with Bro . Mitchell as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro , Plummer , W . M . 1 X 24 , vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Plum-

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mer expressed the gratification afforded to him by the evening's work , and hoped to attend frequently . The W . M . rose forthe second time , and Bro . Beaven was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Beaven returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . Thc VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was afterwards held , and two ballots were drawn , vvhich proved favourable to' Bros . Shannaw and Chapman .

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HULL . —Humber Chapter ( No . 57 ) . —The installation of Comp . E . Corris , H ., as M . E . Z ., took place on the 31 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Osborne-street . The chapter having been opened , the companions were admitted , and a ballot , vvhich proved satisfactory , vvas taken for Bro . C . T . White . The ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Comp . D J . O'Donoghue , M . E . Z .,

who was assisted by Comp . G . Wilson , P . Z ., and in due course installed Comps . Edward Corris , M . E . Z . ; John Clark , H . ; Samuel Rutter , J . The following companions were then invested : Comps . James Thyer , P . A . G . S ., Scribe E . ; William Brook , Scribe N . ; Joseph Henderson , P . Soj . ; George Latus , ist A . S . ; Robert T . Watson , 2 nd A . S . ; Thomas Thompson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J .,

Treas . ; Morris Haberland , P . Z ., P . P . G . N ., Lecture Master ; William Whincup , D . of C ; Joseph Rodgers Stringer , Org . ; Henry Cook , S . B . ; Robert Roach , Std . Br . ; James Walker , Stwd . ; and William Cuthbert , Janitor . A large number of visitors from the other chapters in the town were also present , among whom may be mentioned Comps . VV . C . Whitesides , M . E . Z . 250 ;

Oates , P . Z . 250 ; W . Welstead , M . E . Z . 1010 ; James Robinson , M . E . Z . 1605 ; H . Hirst , J . 1 G 05 ; P . C Whitfield , P . Z . 1605 ; and others . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Comp . D . J . O'Donoghue , the I . P . Z ., for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony , and he vvas congratulated on his perfect delivery of the ritual on this his first occasion of acting as

Installing Officer . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed and the chapter vvas closed . The companions , numbering over 60 , then sat down to a banquet in the banqueting hall , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .

Comp . M . C . Peck , P . Z ., A . G . D . C , P . G . S . E ., in returning thanks for "The Grand Officers , " complimented the M . E . Z . on having so large an attendance , and stated that it was the largest gathering of Royal Arch Masons he had seen for many years in the province . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent

harmony . TAUNTON . —Chapter of Sincerity ( No . 261 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter vvas held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when there vvas a good attendance of companions . The retiring Z . having conducted the preliminary business , Comp . VV . Adams , P . Z ., in the absence of the Grand Superintendent , Comp . Brigadier-General Adair , installed the three Principals as

follows : Comps . Crowe , M . E . Z . ; T . G . Williams , H . ; and Gill , J . The M . E . Z . then appointed and invested the following officers : Comps . G . C Strawbridge , S . E . ; J . Showers , Treas . ; Harman , S . N . ; Knight , P . S . ; Strongfellow , ist A . S . ; W . Goodland , 2 nd A . S . ; T . H . Chaffin , D . C . ; and Tidbury , Janitor . The companions , alter the ceremony of installation , dined together in the hall of the lodge , under the presidency of the newly-elected M . E . Z ., Comp . Crowe .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , P . S . 733 , H . ; J . H . Wood , J . elect 1642 , J . ; Dehane , M . E . Z . 890 , P . S . 861 , S . E . ; J . Davies , P . S . 133 , PS . ; J . H . Baxter , ist A . S . 890 , ist A . S . ; and J . Smith , P . S . 890 .

The chapter vvas declared open , and the minutes of lhe last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Baxter being candidate , Comp . Baxter vvas unanimously elected a member . On Friday , the 22 nd inst ., it is intended that one of the clauses shall be worked by the companions . After thc M . E . Z . had risen the usual times , "Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps G . L . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; J . Hill , 1329 , H . ; V . T . Murche " , 1329 , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor ; Stone , 1275 , S . E . ; H . Martin , 1375 , S . N . ; C . H . Stone , P . S . ; Terry , P . Z . ; C . Woods , A . Soj . 1275 ; and Stringer , P . S . elect 169 . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Stringer personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the iirsttime , and Comp . Stringer vvas elected a member , and the dues vvere collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Hill vvas elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time . The M . E . Z . proposed , and Comp . Hill seconded , a

hearty vote of thanks to Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas ., and C , H . Stone , S . E ., for their able and praiseworthy services during the past year . This was carried unanimously . Comp . Woods proposed , and Comp . Murche , J ., seconded , the re-election of these ollicers , vvhich vote vvas also carried unanimously . Comps . H . Martin and V . T . Murche vvere elected Auditors , after vvhich the chapter vvas closed .

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EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 31 st ult . Among those present vvere Bros . Rickwood , W . M . ; J . N . Frye , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; F . C . Frye , C . C , J . W . ; Parkhouse , M . O . ; Smout , S . O . ; French , J . O . ; Mason , P . M ., P . G . Std . Bt .- , Treas . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Huish , S . D . ; Monson ,

J . D . ; Dr . Pocock , I . G . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; C . Stevens , Org . ; Wadham , D . C ; D . P . Cama , P . M . ( Hon . Mem . ); and Schofield , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Walls , having assumed the chair , installed

Bro . J . N . Frye as VV . M ., assisted by Bros . Lawson , as S . VV . ; Mason , as J . W . ; T . Poore ( Hon . Mem . ) , as D . C ; and Rickwood , I . G . The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . F . C . Frye , S . W . ; Parkhouse , J . W . ; Smout , M . O . ; French , S . O . ; Huish , J . O . ; J , Mason , Treas . j T . C . Walls , Sec . ; Monson ,

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S . D . ; Dr . Pocock , J . D . ; Wadham , I . G . ; Stevens , Org . ; Mattin , D . C ; Dr . Kiallmark , Stwd . ; and Schofield , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was presented to Bro . Rickwood . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . T . C . Walls , as Installing Officer . Bro . J . N . Frye , W . M ., elected to represent the lodge , as Steward , to the Mark Benevolent

Festival , 1 SS 9 . The report of the Audit Committee vvas received and adopted . Communications regretting inability to attend vvere read from Bros . Goodall , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Mattin , Stwd . ; and others , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren then partook of a banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed .

Bro . J . Mason responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Lawson for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Other toasts followed . Bros . C . Stevens , Day , J . N . Frye , Huish , and others , instxumentally and vocally entertained the brethren . The proceedings , vvhich vvere throughout most enjoyable , then terminated .

ROCHDALE . —Roberts Lodge ( No . 24 ) . —The installation meeeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Ann-street , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when there vvere present the following brethren : Bros . N . T . Holyoake , VV . M . ; S . Scott-Young , S . W ., W . M . elect ; R . Wrigley , J . W . ; John Williams . M . O . ; Kirtly , S . O . ; E . Holt . Sec ; VV . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Reg . ;

Stott , I . G . ; Ashworth , Tyler ; Jas . Taylor , P . M . ; S . Lord , P . M . ; T . Parker , P . M . ; W . Davis , P . M . 20 ; A . Bowen , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Fairclough , Svvayne , 20 ; Priestley , P . M . ; J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; and other brethren . The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge having been read and confirmed , the Auditor's

report , showing the lodge to be in a flourishing condiction , was read and adopted . Bro . Murray , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., the Installing Master , then assumed the chair of A ., and installed the W . M . elect in a masterly manner , many brethren expressing their appreciation of the perfect and solemn manner in vvhich this impressive ceremony was performed by that eminent and distinguished brother . The

W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . N . T . Holyoake , I . P . M . ; Jno . Williams , S VV . ; R . Wrigley , J . W . ; T . Okeden , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Robt . Butterworth , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., M . O . ; James Taylor , P . M ., S . O . ; Thos . Parker , P . M ., J . O . ; W . Roberts , P . M ., Reg . ; E . Holt , Sec ; A . Bowen , P . M ., Chap .: Hayle , S . D . ; Stott , J . D . ; T . Lord , I . G . j and Jno .

Ashworth ( for the 19 th time ) Tyler , who vvere conducted to their respective posts by the Installing Master , Bro . Murray , who gave to each a full explanation of his jewels , situations , and duties . Apologies for non-attendance were then read from Bro . Chadwick , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec , and others . The W . M . then proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be conveyed to Bro . Murray for his attendance , and the eminent services he had rendered

to the lodge , and expressed his high appreciation of ' the beautiful ceremony so impressively rendered . This was seconded by Bro . Holyoake , I . P . M ., and carried with acclamation . Bro . Murray responded in an eloquent speech , and after " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and enlivened vvith songs and recitations . A most enjoyable evening was spent .

CARDIFF . —Langley Lodge ( No . 28 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall on the 7 th inst ., when Bro . J . H . Hussey , S . W ., was installed as W . M . The visitors present vvere Bros . Captain Homfray , P . G . M . M . Monmouthshire ; S . Davies , Dean , and Jones , Lodge was opened by the'W . M ., Bro . John Munday , P . S . G . W ., vvho installed Bro . Hussey into

office . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bro . John Munday , P . S . G . W ., I . P . M . ; J . Sheridan , S . W . ; J . Colman , P . P . A . G . S ., J . VV . ; W . H . Hooper , M . O . ; I . Roberts , S . O . ; H . Frazer , J . O . ; A . H . Roberts , P . P . G . D ., Reg . ; N . D . Marks , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . and Sec ; W . P . Phillips , Asst . Sec ; J . M . Gerhold , Org . ; J . H . Taylor , P . P . G . R ., S . D . ; J .

R . Wood , J . D . ; Ll . Evans , I . G . ; and W . H . Williams , Steward . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Park Hotel , where a really admirable dinner was served by Bro . S . P . Hunt .

The usual Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and enthusiastically responded to , the intervals being enlivened by excellent songs and recitations , rendered by Bros . Ferrier , VV . D . Phillips , Sheridan , Martin , Gibbons , Hussey , Hunt , Evans , and Hurley . Bro . J . E . Deacon presided at the piano .

BRIDGWATER .-Friendship , Unanimity , and Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 191 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 4 th inst ., at the Royal Clarence Hotel , vvhen the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Fry Wade , S . W ., vvas installed by Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . M ., as successor to Bro . Arthur Duckett , P . G . M . O ., the brethren present including Bro . Col . Long , D . P . G . M .

The VV . M . elect appointed and invested his officers for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . J . T . Dunsford , S . W . ; G . B . Laffan , J . VV . ; C Lucette , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Saunders , Sec . ; Dr . H . M . Kemmis , P . M ., D . C . ; J . B . Sincock , ; Chap . ; lG . Strawbridge , M . C ; T . Floyd Norris , S . O . ; B . C Board , J . O . ; A . B . Cottam , S . D . ; T . H .

Railton , J . D . ; and Dr . Peskett , I . G . Votes of thanks vvere accorded to Bro . Else for so ably conducting the ceremony of installation ; to Bro . Col . Long , the D . P . G . M ., for his attendance ; and to Bro . A . Duckett , the I . P . M ., for his valuable services during the past year . The brethren afterwards partook of supper under the presidency of the W . M .

A special matinee of a new domestic comedy > entitled "See Saw , " by George Capel and J . Ragland Phillips , will take place at Terry ' s Theatre , on Friday » 22 nd instant ^ under the direction of Bro . H . T . Brickwell . The cast will include Miss Hermon and Miss Eleanore Leyshon , Messrs . C . Smedley Yates , A . G . Andrews , Fred Terry , W . F . Hawtrey , VV . Hargreaves , and Mr . Julian Cross , who will also be responsible for the stage management .