Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

B . S . Bailey , Stwd . ; C . L . Mason , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Smithson , H . B . Abbott , and others . The visitors included Bros . Jose Rickard , W . M . 304 ; Carter , W . M . 1042 ; Bradford , W . M . 1211 ; Scarth , P . M . 2 S 9 J Moore , Hollis , Tomlinson , Smith , ond others . Two names having been put before the lodge as those of

gentlemen suitable for initiation into the Order , the W . M . then addressed the brethren present as follows : I have asked the W . M . ' s of the Leeds lodges to attend here today , the Silver Wedding day of the Prince of Wales , for the purpose of sending to him a united expression of loyalty on this memorable occasion . I recollect the marriage which' took place at St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor , 25 years

ago very well , - I also remember the day when their Royal Highnesses made their public entry into London . Some one has said that to look at the Princess of Wales is to love her , and certainly when the English nation looked atH . R . H . they loved her , and have loved her ever since . The poet laureate has most happily expressed the mind of the English nation on that occasion when he addressed the splendid ode , ot which one-verse was as follows : —

Sea king's daughter , as happy as fair , Beautiful bride of a blissful heir , Bride of the heir of the kings of the sea . Oh ! joy to the people and joy to the throne , Come to us , love us , and make us your own , For Saxon or Dane or Norman , we , Teutons or Celt , or whatever we be , We are each of us Danes in our welcome to thee—Alexandra ' .

Yes , from the first moment of her arrival to the present we have loved the Princess , our future Queen . We have loved her not only for her gentle part , her majestic mien , not merely for her sweet disposition , but in good truth for her consistent and simple goodness , for her devotion to her husband and children , and her adopted country ; and I am sure of this , that the hopes that were entertained at

that Royal marriage , which took place 25 years ago , have been realised . We , as loyal Masons , happily meeting on this day , unite in our expression of gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . for having preserved the Royal pair for so long . It is a long time in our life , and it is matter for thankfulness that during that period no serious domestic calamity has clouded their wedded life . As to H . R . H ., he is in every

sence of the word a most popular man , and in every sense of the word he has been a true Mason . I think it would be sadly wanting in us if we allowed this day to pass without sending some expression of our feelings . As Lodge Prudence happened to meet on the actual day of the celebration , it struck me as a happy thought to send a united Masonic greeting from Leeds , and I am extremely

pleased to know that my proposition meets with the unqualified approval of the members of the other seven Leeds lodges . I propose to send the following telegram to the Most Worshipful Grand Master : "The W . M . 's , officers , and brethren of the eight Masonic lodges of Leeds , in open lodge assembled , under the banner of Lodge Prudence , No . 2060 , most respectfully and loyally greet H . R . H . the

Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the Princess of Wales , on this the celebration of your silver wedding-day , and most earnestly pray T . G . A . O . T . U . to bless your Royal Highnesses for many years to come . Signed , Tudor Trevor , W . M . 2069 . " Bros . Scarth , P . M . 2 S 9 ; Jose Rickard , W . M . 304 ; Bradford , W . M . 12115 and Carter , VV . M . 1042 , all cordially supported the motion , whilst Bro .

Dr . Cartwright Smyth , in happy terms , added his voice to the general chorus of congratulations , and the motion having been adopted with great enthusiasm , it was at once despatched by telegraph to Sir Fras . Knollys for presentation . The lodge shortly afterwards closed , and high tea was

partaken of by a large number of brethren and visitors . In the speeches sympathetic allusion was made by the W . M . and others to the sad bereavement which has befallen many noble families in Europe by the death of the German Emperor , who was a friend and patron of the Craft .

CATERHAM VALLEY . — Caterham Lodge ( No . 2095 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Drill Hall , on Saturday , the ioth inst . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Joseph Edward Street was unanimously elected to be W . M . for the ensuing year , and

Bro . F . A . Guimaraens unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Bateman , 95 , was admitted as a joining member , and Mr . Ernest Mansell ( son of the Secretary of the lodge ) having been initiated , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined at the Railway Hotel , where an excellent dinner was served by the manager , Bro . Preston .

HAMPTON COURT . —Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) , —A meeting of this lodge was held en Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . Read , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; Major Geary , as S . W . ; Dharwar , J . W . ; T . Toore , P . M . 720 , Sec . ; S . Hague , M . D ., S . D . j A . Quicke , B . B ., J . D . j Caron , I . G . j Harrisson , Tyler j C . B . Cooper , W . M . 449 , as

I . P . M . ; Stuart , Gillham , Postans , Birkin , and Manlove . Visitor : Bro . W . Warner , 14 S . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Norrington and Smart , which proved favourable , Bros . Stuart , Gillham , and Postans were raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bros . Birkin and Manlove passed to the Degree of F . C . Messrs Norrington and Smart were initiated into the Order . All the ceremonies were performed

by the W . M . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , and the W . M . and brethren adjourned to banquet , served in Bro Sadler ' s best style . A few toasts followed , and one in particular was drank in solemn silence , to the memory of the late Emperor of Germany as late Grand Master of the German Masons . At 8 . 30 a very pleasant evening was brought to a close .

The Princess Henry of Battenberg has graciously consented to lay the foundation-stone of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Almshouses for Widows in Greenwich-road , Greenwich , which will form an addition to the almshouses erected in 1809 to commemorate the Jubilee of George III . The ceremony is appointed to take place on thc 23 rd June next ,

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( Na . 2 j ) . —A meeting was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , on Friday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . Blums , W . M . ; Deaton , S . W . J Harvey , J . W . ; Blundell , S . D . ; Poulton , J . D . ; Gordon , I . G . j Baker , Preceptor ; G . Deaton , Sec ; and I * . Deaton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . F . Deaton , having answered the usual questions in

leadins to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Ihe lodge openeu the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . F . Deaton being candidate . The lodge closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and it was proposed by Bro . Baker , and seconded by Bro . Harvey , that Bro . G . Deaton be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Williams , W . M . ; Vatcky , S . W . j Dixon , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Secj H . G . Pitt , S . D . ; Penrose , J . D . ; Sturdee , I . G . j Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dandridge , Jenkins , Priest , Downer , Vornberger , Box , Emol ' in , and Hick . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meetinir were read and confirmed . The usual questions

leading to the Second Degree were then answered by Bro . Downer . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Third Degree were very ably answered by Bro . Dandridge . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and thc ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . C . Vornberger , 54 8 , was elected a member . An application was received from a brother in distress , who was relieved , and , all busintss being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . S **)— A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 12 th mst ., when there were present Bros . S . T . Hills , isro , VV . M . ; H . J . Hazel , 1603 . S . W . ; H . Bangs , 1693 , 3202 , 2246 , J . W . ; C . A . Itter , 1 S 97 , 2 rnr , 2246 , S . D . and Sec ; J . Bartlett , 1637 , J . D . ; C . W . Rex , 3203 , I . G . ; ] . Kerr , P . M . 179 , 2202 , acting Preceptor ; 1 ' . J . Holden , 3202 , ' 3246 j and E . C . Mulvey , 179 , 7 S 8 , 2202 , W . M . 2340 . 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 . Itter acting as candidate . Bro . Bartlett answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and it was proposed , seconded ,

and carried unanimously , that the S . VV . be the W . M . for the ensuing week ; officers in rotation . The Secretary proposed , and the J . VV . seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . Kerr , P . M ., for his services as Preceptor—carried unanimously . ' Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonrv , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . Hs ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . j C . Coleman , S . W . ; J . Dillon , J . VV . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tem . ) j J . H . Chapman , S . D . j W . Chappie , | . D . j L . H . Ncrwich , I . G . j R . T . Redfearn , Stwd . j J . Millier , P . M . 173 ; S . J . Humfress , P . M . 7331 I . VV . Cuff , P . M . 733 j H . VV . Eastwood , A . G . Boswell , E .

VVhite , J . VV . Manktelow , II . Wills , and C . J . Biorn . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro , Manktelow , having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed ,

Bro . Manktelow being candidate . The snd and 3 rd Sections of this Lecture were then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed down , and the 1 st Section of this Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . It was proposed and seconded that the S . W ., Bro . C . Coleman , be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 9 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . H . Oliver , W . M . j C . J . C . Walker , S . W . j W . G . Coat , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; 1 " . Wilkins , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . j ' and A . H . Kendal , I . G . 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 . Wilkins being the candidate . Bro . Kendal having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . After the usual formalities , Bro . Walker was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-tetrace , Paddington , W . Present Bros . VV . Death , W . M . j 0 . W . Battley , S . W . j J . Stagg , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . JII , 1767 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . j J . Corrie , S . D . ; VV . Rivers , 1543 , j . D . ; J . R . Allman , W . M . elect 1425 , I . G . j H . Moss , Stwd . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1435 ; Dr . lngleby Mackenzie , M . B ., P . M . 373 , 10 ° ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1643 j H .

Curtis , J . C . Conway , H . VV . Eastwood , J . W . Belsham , C . J . Biorn , and R . P . J . Laundy . Bro . J . S . Kilverr , 533 , was a visitor . 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 . Conway being candidate . Bro . Moss was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The brethren expressed great satisfaction at the result of Bro . Barlield ' s election as Grand Treasurer . After * ' Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed ,

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 " . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Kilsby , W . M . ; A . Cox , S . W , j H . Hunt , J . W . ; f . Fetch , VV . M . I 47 r , Treas . j C . M . Coxon , Secj Duncan , S . D . j Sneiling , J . D . j Stevenson , I . G . j Hiller , Harding , and Sheffield . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was then rehearsed , Bro . Hiller being the candidate . Bro . Hiller answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Harding being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bros . Stevenson , Hiller , and Sheffield were unanimously elected members of the lodge . Bro . A . Cox was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then

closed . A meeting ofthe Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was afterwards heldj subscriptions were received ; and a ballot taken forthe 16 th Life Governorship , which was allotted to Bro . I . Fetch , W . M . 1471 .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . ifto ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Boro' , when there were present Bros . VV . Roots , VV . M . ; VV . Steele , S . W . j A . Austin , J . W . j S . Rcnaut , S . D . j H . J . Chapman , J . D . j Wright , I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Treas , ; Fred II , Williams , Hon , Sec , ; Cooper , and others .

Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Chapman having answered Ihe usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in ([ le Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro Chapman candidate . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Roots . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . The lodge was called oil' and on

The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Roots . The VV . M . rose fot the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor and seconded by the J . VV ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuum week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , anil appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the Auditor ' s report was received . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion Piccadilly , S . W ., on the Sth inst . Present : Bros . f . G . VVvnn ' W . M . j VV . Hancock , S . W . j F . Kedge , J . W . ; G . H . Reynolds ' S . D . j F . M . Noakes , J . D . j VV . Woodward , I . G . ; W . Brindlcv ' acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Honeyball , R . E . Curson , A . L . Bullen , E . c ' Mulvey , J . D . Graham , j . Laurence , II . Martin , A . Clark , G . I " '

Swan , A . E . Gladwell , J . Rowe , P . W . Rogers , C . Lambert , H 0 Marsden , VV . Prondfoot , and G . C . Russell . The lodge was opened in due total , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . VV . Honeyball having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture , Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . Honevball answered

thtquestions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . A . L . Bullen offering himself as a candidate to be passed to thc Second Degree was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VV . Hancock worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . On risinc for the first time , Bro . G . S . Russell , S . VV . 1399 , P . G . Stwd . Oxon was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising forthe second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that Bro . W . Hancock S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the

J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds informed the brethren that Bro . James Terry , the worthy Secretary of thc R . M . B . L , had fixed Thursday , the 19 th April , for rehearsing the ceremonies of consecration and installation , which would take place in the Masonic Temple . The annual supper would take place immediately afterwards , and he ( Bro . G . Reynolds ) trusted the members of the lodge of instruction would do their utmost to make the whole affair asuccess . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .-. ^ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Clare , VV . M . ; VVeekes , S . W . Keene , J . W . ; Hubbard , S . D . ; R . H . Williams , j . D . j Turner , I . G . j and Read , Preceptor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Turner being candidate . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . VVeekes was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Clare for the very able manner in which he carried out thc duties of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 8 st inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Jennings , W . M . j Hagan , S . W . j Moss , J . W . j Chalfont , P . M ., Secj Josey , P . M ., S . D . j P . Burton , P . M ., J . D . j Craggs , I . G . j Cavers , Stwd . j J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Arnott , Woodard , Higginson , VVhittell , Martinean , Head , Augsburg , and Gilbert .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Woodard being the candidate . Bro . Chalfont , P . M ., then occupied the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Martineau being the candidate . Bro . Jennings then re-occupied the chair .

Lodge resumed to the First Degree , when the ist and snd Sections were worked by the brethren . Bro . Hagan was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , Bro . Jennings was congratulated by the brethren for the great improvement he had made in the ritual of the First Degree since his last rendering of that ceremony . " Hearty good wishes" having been recorded , the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P . M ., W . M . ; J . VV . Morley , S . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., J . VV . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; VV . < J . Williams , S . D . j J . Worth , J . D . J Barnikel , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M . j Hing . P . M . ; J . Davies , Skar , Boult , Payers , and Miller , Visitors : Bros . Townsend , P . M . j and Dresden .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Skar being the candidate . The W . M . gave the charge in his usual admirable manner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the " six grand periods "

being rendered by Bro . J . Davies in an impressive style . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . VV . Morley was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A Committee was elected to revise the by-laws . Bros . VV . Dresden and W . D . Townsend , P . M ., were elected members . The ballot for a Life-Snbscribership of one of the Masonic Institutions will take place in a short time .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the ioth inst . Present : Bros . f . Sims , P . M W . M . j D . Stroud , P . M ., S . W . j G . Gardner , ' P . M ., J . W . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptorj A . Williams , Sec ; R . H . VVimpey , S . D . j I ' - Walden , J . D . ; C . F . Hughes , I . G . ; J . H . Wood , 'P . M . ; M < Speigel , P . M . j D . S . Long , J . Davies , F . Wilkins , C . Hopkins , Arlidge , Clark , and J . Worth . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Arlidg 1 " offering himself as a candidate for initiationthat ceremony was

, rehearsed by the VV . M . Bro . Wilkins offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , on the first rising , the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . D . Stroud , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Sims proposed , and Bro . Stroud seconded , IW election of Bro . Wilkins as a member of the lodge—carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . sojo ' . -A meeting was held on Friday , the 9 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . i Hume , S . W . j Blades , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptorj Gibson , P . M ., Treas . j Coughlan , Sec j Badderly , S . D . ; Richards , J . " ¦< Abbott , I . G . j Roberts , Harvey , Hayler , Robinson , Sutton , Edwards , Goffin , Shand , P . M . j and Stenson . . t The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of f « e last initiation was

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of rehearsed , Bro . Hayler being the candidate . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the us IM questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Sea ?" Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Roberts beint , the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , a ' the Preceptor , assisted by thc brethren , worked the ist Hc f KJVj * this Lecture . Bro . Sutton , 1604 , was unanimously elected vv . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the loUgc *« - « dosed ,