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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

draft Jteorag , ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . J . T . Ford , VVM . j W . Wingham , S . W . ; G . Deaton , J . W . ; J . Lindner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; E . J . Wall , SI ) j J . S . Elliott , J . D . ; T . J . Robins , P . M ., D . C ;

1 L . Jaquet , M . D ., I . G . ; Walkley , Tyler ; T . Hawkins , P . M . ; G . J . Moorcroft , P . M . ; J . W . Harvey , P . M . ; G . F . Smith , Maynard , T . Vernon , F . J . Deaton , r / G . Baker , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . R . Williams , VV . M . 72 ; C . Durant , 34 ; T . Scott , 174 ; T . W . Shaw ,

4 S 6 ; A . W . Cooper , 619 ; W . Roots , 1273 ; and F . J . Eedle , 1441-The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . F . Deaton was passed to the Degree of a F . C ., after which , other matters of minor importance having been disposed of , the lodge was closed ,

and the brethren then adjourned to the Glee Room for refreshment . A banquet , such as Spiers and Pond are famous for , was afterwards enjoyed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with true Robert Burns " fire " and sterling enthusiasm . The great treat , however , of the evening was the singing of Miss Wynne . Her

sp lendid contralto voice showed to perfection in the fine old song " Caller herrin . " Miss Wynne is the daughter of a P . M . of this old lodge . He filled the chair in 1 S 83 , and , to the deep regret of the brethren , died two years after . This , we believe , is her maiden effort ; if so , it is easy to believe that a great future in the profession is awaiting her .

JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —An emergency meeting was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 4 th instant , there being present Bros . Wall , W . M . ; Lyon , S . W . ; Bottibol , J . W . ; Gardner , S . D . ; Dodson , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Lyon , Treas . ; L . Lazarus , P . M ., Sec . ; also Bro . Dewsnap , I . P . M . ; and the following P . M . ' s :

L . Alexander , M . Spiegel , Hickman , and M . Alexander . The emergency was called for the purpose of initiation of Messrs . Henry Garrard , George Pembrose , E . Ansell , Abraham Cohen , H . S . Onhen , and also to pass Bros . Lyon , Lowrie , Rosenberg , Bernstein , and Waller . Both ceremonies were very ably performed by the W . M ., Bro .

Hickman , P . M ., was allowed by the courtesy of the W . M . to initiate his friends , A . C . Cohen and Elias Ansell . After closing , the brethren adjourned to supper , and after the usual loyal toasts , the toast of " The Benevolent Institution" was responded toby Bro . L . Alexander . "The Initiates" was next proposed , and each responded

respectively . Bro . Dewsnap , in proposing "TheW . M ., " announced that he is going to represent the Joppa Lodge at the next Festival for the Boys ' , and implored the brethren to support him , which appeal was heartily responded to . The visitors were Bros . Marks , 183 ; and H . H . Myers , 1017 .

JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . There was a numerous attendance of brethren , the members including Bros . Frank Tayler , C . C ., W . M . ; S . H . Baker , S . W . j H . F . Frost , J . W . ; Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., Treas .:

U . L . Latreille , Sec ; F . Dangerfield , jr ., S . D . ; VV Henry , J . D . ; VV . Potter , I . G . ; H . Evans , P . M . ; J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M . ; Major J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . E . Tuson , yy ; H . Jones , 193 ; B . J . W . Lowe , S . W . 1695 ; Col A . Le Messurier ( Rising Sun ); VV . Gouldinsr , 1446 : H .

Parkinson , i s ; H . King , P . M . 1639 ; J . Edell , P . M . 10 S ; H . Williams , P . M . 227 ; C . Hunt , P . M ., Sec . 194 ; R . Turtle Pigott , M . D ., P . A . G . D . of C ; M . Pigott , 357 ; J . u L ewls > I < 5 7 ° ' H- J- Scott ' 933 J A . Robinson , 140 ; J . H . Matthews , 194 ; M . Brown , 1997 ; S . Benton , P . M . ' 657 ; R . T . Tucker , P . M . 933 ; T . Mattinson , 1599 ; W Wharton

. , 47 ; G . R . Tarn , P . M . 506 , P . P . G . S . B . y e '„ byj H . J . Honeybin , 55 : C . Burt , 538 ; O . P . Peall , £ M .. 12 ; W . Johnson , S 60 ; Hy . Wright , P . M . 1827 ; E- W . Heath , 1563 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Ihe lod ge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Audit report , showing a substantial

balance to the credit of the lodge account , was received and adopted . Bro . the Rev . R . C . Lewis , M . A ., was passed to the Second Degree . A ballot having been successfull y taken for Messrs . E . A . Brock and H . V . Uierry , they were impressively initiated into Freemasonry . WM , ueI Hart Baker > S ' " havin £ been presented as ¦ ciect

•• : » . , was installed into the chair according to ancient custom . The newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . F . Frost , S . W . ; OrianT ? ' h - ' Jabez Ho ^> P G D Treasurer ; urlando L . M . Latreille , P . M ., Secretary ; Rev . R . C . h ™ . M . A „ Chaplain ; F . J . Dangerfield , S . D . ; W . « , ?* ' « , l . D . ; W . S . Harris . I . G .: Mainr 1 . FW ™

Sw' i- " > W' C- Fox > A . D . C . . G . Collins and I \ C . Or ' ' Stwds ' ' ' - Eld » dge , Org . ; F . Varley , Asst . .. J . , Freeman , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses Brarl , ! l ' c red by Bros - Latreille , P . M ., Secretary , and J . ted \ l ? 5 0 rrell > P-M' Bro- S- H- Bak « r . VV . M ., presen-I p y . dsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Frank Tayler , servi ™ '" ^ ° gnition of his unsparing and successful that Z as ; durin £ P V - Tl 'e W . M . said but hv v y had the working of the ' -P . M . been perfect , ore . y nis genial bearing he had ini-reasprl f-hp lni »» an / 1

meml ! W ! l Previously existed between himself and the andal V , - F > Tayler > LPM briefly returned thanks , was -I ot , . business having been transacted , the lodge banq Uet '" due form ' and the brethren adjourned to

"Tho n ' toasts were subsequently honoured , including Wales . G" * Craft ' " a"d " H'R , H > the Pr'nCe of Maste ^ ° P 0 si 1 " Tne Grand 0 fficers » " the Worshipful ni 0 S | . | ^ arked that the constitution of Freemasonry was a y erv im ° ^ al : e ' ^ ° attend and visit various lodges conveys that niorK ? f ° u' ° - n of the monstre fabric ifc is - But f ° r s 're fabric to exist so evenly and smoothly speaks

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volumes for the presiding genius which controls it . The honours attending appointment in Grand Lodge were as precious as they are rare , and were only attained after unceasing work and labour . It was their good fortune to have amongst the members of their lodge a P . G . D . in their

respected and revered Treasurer , Bro . Jabez Hogg . ' He ( the W . M . ) considered it a sufficient reward for any work he might have done to have had the honour of placing a collar around his neck . He asked them to drink heartily to the toast , coupling with it the name of Bro . Jabez Hogg ,

P . G . D . Bro . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., said it was with very great feelings of pleasure that he rose to return thanks , for the iSth time , to the toast which had been given and received with so much good feeling . It afforded him sincere gratification to be associated with the lodge as a founder , and he felt indebted to the W . M ., P . M . ' s , and brethren for having

so cordially bestowed upon him the office of Treasurer . He took a special interest in the lodge , and was scarcely ever absent , and was very delighted to be present that evening to witness the installation of the brother whom they had placed in the chair . They would have an excellent VV . Master , for Bro . Baker had studied hard to make himself perfect in the ritual , and was determined that their lodge

should continue to be a credit to the name of John Hervey . For his brethren in Grand Lodge he had to return hearty thanks for the kind expressions used respecting them , and he assured the brethren present that the Grand Officers used their best endeavours for the welfare of the Craft . He would conclude by repeating one of the quotations on the menu card— " More such days as these to us befall . "

" The Health of the Worshipful Master " was given by Bro . Tayler , I . P . M ., who said he felt most incapable of rendering ample justice to the merits of their W . M . _ But as most of the brethren present knew their good friend , Bro . Baker , so well , it would not require many words from him to ensure a hearty reception for the toast . It was six years since their W . M . was initiated , and by seniority

ought to have reached the chair a year ago , but by one of those kindly acts which characterised him , he had generously allowed him ( the I . P . M . ) to be installed first . There was no brother more deserving of the honour of the chair than Bro . Baker , who had taken a great interest in the lodge and had introduced more members than any other brother . He had also represented them as Steward

for the Charities . He asked them with all sincerity to join with him in drinking to the health of their W . M ., and wish him one of the most prosperous years this lodge had seen . Bro . S . H . Baker , W . M ., in response , said there were many circumstances which invested that occasion with more than usual interest . Six years ago he occupied the position now held by the initiates . The I . P . M . was never

tired of referring to any slight service he ( the VV . M . ) might have rendered him , but he could assure them that if the friendship which existed between them and which he highly appreciated , was the only outcome , he should be heartily glad he had entered Masonry . He mentioned this fact from a higher motive , for if such a bond existed between successive W . Masters , it would be all the better

for the lodge . He would content himself with thanking them for the high honour they had paid him and which he deeply appreciated . "The Initiates" having been given and suitably responded to by Bros . Brock and Cherry , the VV . M . proposed " The I . P . M ., Installing Masters , and Past Masters , " and said it would be difficult to find a more apt quotation than

that on the toast list , which was "You have made good work , you and your apron men . " He was very much impressed with his initiation , but he had been much more impressed on taking the Degree of Installed Master . He would say to all the brethren who were coming on in office that if they would work and qualify themselves for the position of W . M . they would be more than rewarded

by the beautiful ceremony which had placed him in the chair . It was their good fortune in that lod ge to have P . M . 's who were perfect in their knowledge of the ritual , and who were a tower of strength . He was rejoiced they had acceded to his request , and divided the installation ceremony between three of their number . The Secretary who was the hardest worked officer in the lodge , had kindly

assisted also . Bro . Sorrell , P . M ., to whom he was indebted for what Masonic knowledge he possessed . Thj . t energetic P . M . was always to be found at the meetings of the City Masonic Club where he advised the junior members of the lodge to go to qualify themselves for higher positions . Bro . Frank Tayler , I . P . M ., said his reply would be short , for he was but a junior P . M ., and would leave it to his

seniors to make a longer response . He thanked the W . M . sincerely for the kind way in which he had spoken of his work during the past year . He had performed his duties to the best of his ability and if he had met with their approbation he was more than satisfied . He also thanked them for the P . M . 's jewel , which he should wear as long as he lived , and assured them that he had never had a year

of greater pleasure than the year he had occupied the chair . Bro . Sorrell , P . M ., also replied , and expressed the pleasure it afforded him to assist in the installation ceremony , for their W . M . thoroughly deserved his present oosition . When he joined that lodge he found there were several brethren ready and willing to work , and the result had

been that the present and past occupants of the chair had been qualified for their positions by constant attendance at the City Masonic Club , where other members would find ample instruction . Bros . Tarn , P . P . G . S . B . Derby ; Hunt , P . M . 194 ; and Wright , I . P . M . 1827 , replied for "The Visitors , " expressing the enjoyment they had experienced at the excellent

working and at the profuse hospitality of the banquet table , the latter brother observing that the warrant of the lodge of which he was I . P . M . was the last signed by the late Bro . J . Hervey . Bro . Col . Le Messurier also replied , and thanked the W . Master for the honour conferred upon him by coupling his name with the toast . He was almost a stranger to

England , and from the nature of his duties had been prevented from attending Masonic meetings ; he therefore felt considerable gratification in rejoining Masonry in this country . Bro . Latreille , P . M ., Sec , responded for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bro . Frost , S . W ., for "The

Officers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening an excellent programme of music was successfully carried out under the direction of Bro . W . Her > ry , J . W ., assisted by Madame George , Miss Hipwell , and Bros . Wallis , Reep , and Moore .

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MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) —This lodge , which was wont to hold its meetings at the Metropolitan Societies' Asylum , Ball ' s Pond-road , having changed its quarters , the first meeting at its new abode took place on Friday last , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury Station . The duties appertaining to the chair , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Chas . H . Fisher , who is at

present in America , were performed by Bro . Edwin George , I . P . M ., and Secretary of the lodge , except as regards two of the ceremonies , which were performed by Bro . Wm . Gay , P . M . Two other Past Masters , namely , Bro . Hastings Miller and Bro . Powell , are also abroad . Bro . John Lovett , P . M ., however , was present to support the two other Past Masters already named . There was a good

attendance of officers and other members of the lodge , including Bros . Henry Patient , S . W . ; S . J . Patient , I . W .: B . G . Poulton , S . D . ; R . H . Clark , J . D . ; S . H . Clare , Stwd . ; also Bros . H . Lane , Geo . Haynes , M . J . Bromley , G . Beeck , H . Gough , E . Ashby , S . A . Calderon , W . J . Gray , E . Cohan , John latlock , R . J . Campbell , Thomas Glover , S . J . Glover , J . Insch , T . E . Hardin , T . B . Pugh ,

and C . W . Leach . I here were also present as visitors Bros . G . J . Pope , W . M . 13 C 4 ; G . Lambert , P . M . 720 ; H . Forss , P . M . 917 ; F . Rand , P . M . 242 ; W . Robinson , 1158 ; E . Matthews , Cranbourne ; A . F . Hardyment , 1500 ; G . Lane , 1624 ; E . W . Brown , 145 ; and E . C . Massey . The business before the lodge consisted of the raising of Bro . H . Lane , and the passing of Bros . J . Insch and T .

E . Hardin , which ceremonies were performed by Bro . P . M . Gray , and the initiation of Mr . Charles Wesley Leach and Mr . Thomas Beaumont Pugh , who were initiated by Bro . George , I . P . M ., all three ceremonies being very ably performed . Subsequently a Committee was appointed to revise the by-laws of the lodge , it being suggested that the opportnmty should be taken to consider

the propriety of reducing the amount of the joining fee . It was also proposed that , as this was the Jubilee year , there should be a ladies' night given by the lodge ; but , on the suggestion of the W . M . in the chair that Bro . Fisher and some of the P . M . ' s were abroad , it would be better to reserve consideration of the subject until their return , the matter was postponed by consent . The W . M . in the chair

announced that Bro . Gray was going up as Steward to the Festival of the Boys' School , and proposed that a vote o . £ 5 5 s . from the lodge funds should be placed upon his list . I his vote , after being seconded , was put to the lodge by the S . W ., and carried unanimously , and Bro ' . Gray thanked the lodge for the donation . The lodge was then closed , and subsequently the

brethren of the lodge and their guests adjourned to the banquet , where an excellent dinner , admirably served , was provided for their entertainment . Bro . P . M . George presided . When the cloth had been removed the customary list of loyal and Masonic toasts was gone through by the W . M . in the chair . The first and second toasts do not call for remark .

In proposing " The Health of the Grand Officers , " Bro . George said that since their Bro . Stevens was no more they had not a member of the lodge on whom to call to return thanks for the Grand Officers unless they happened to have a visitor present who had worn the purple . That was not the case on that occasion , and therefore the enthusiasm , with which no doubt the brethren would respond to that

toast , must remain without recognition . Bro . Gray said that the next toast was that of " The Worshipful Master , " and he took the gavel in hand for the purpose of proposing the health of the W . M . in the chair . All the work Bro . George had done in the lodge he had done earnestly and had done well ; he had done his best to promote harmony among the members of the lodge , and

had always prompted them to stick together . He thought that in their new quarters , which had certainly in that their first evening of working there been found to answer admirably , they could not fail to become one of the best lodges in London . They could not have had a better president than Bro . George ; the W . M . himself could not have done better had he been present ; and he therefore gave them

the health of the acting W . M . Bro . George , in reply , said he had to thank the brethren for the very kind and sympathetic manner in which they had received that toast . It would have given him very much pleasure to have seen Bro . Fisher back again that evening to initiate his two friends whom they had received on that occasion as Entered Apprentices . He ( Bro . George )

said that he had just received a telegram from Bro . Fisher , dated from Chicago , conveying to the lodge his hearty good wishes . That showed that although absent in body his thoughts were with them . As for himself , it gave him much pleasure to do the work for Bro . Fisherin his absence it was something like enjoying a second year of office as W . M . He was much impressed by the kind remarks with

which Bro . Gray , P . M ., had accompanied his proposition of the toast , and he thanked the brethren very heartily for the kind manner in which it had been received by the brethren . Bro . George then proceeded to propose " The Health of the Initiates , " and Bros . Leach and Pugh both returned thanks .

The toast of " The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge " was acknowledged by Bros . Gray and Lovett . The toast of "The Visitors" was replied to by Bro . Lambert ( Panmure ) , and others . Other toasts , proposed from the chair , including "The Officers " and " Ihe Lay Members of the Lodge , " were acknowledged , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 31 st ult . The chair was taken by Bro . Rudolf Polak , W . M ., who was ably supported by Bros . Geo . Ferrar , S . VV . ; A . R . Olley , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Lee , Prov . A . G . Sec . Middlesex , Sec . ; W . Beasley , S . D . ; J . H . Rich , J . D . ; W . Wright , D . C ; E . Frisby , Org . ; if .

Brasted , P . M . ; E . Dignam , P . M . ; J . L . Payne , P . M . ; A . Ferrar , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . R . W . ByoU ^; T . Clark , P . M . 1178 ; J . J . Etridge , 55 ; - J . R . D'Ardenne , 11 S 4 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the installation meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . H . Ellis was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the W . M . rendering the ceremony in a most praiseworthy manner . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec , then rose and said that a