Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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FAITH LODGE , No . 141 . ON Tuesday evening , at Anderton ' s Hotel , the Brethren held their regular meeting under the presidency of Bro . S . N . Isaacs , who received the able support of Bros . A . Salmon S . W ., E . Chappel J . W ., R . T . Godfrey P . M . Sec , H . Hudson S . D ., J . Scarlett J . D ., H . T . Bose acting I . G ., F . E . Choveant Org ., Past Masters George Hudson , A . 0 . White , B . F . Jordan , & o . together with Bros . Charles Bentfield , A . W . Battey , 0 . Morrell , T . Chumley , T . PowellA . MullerH . BrettWilliam Millerand several others .

, , , , Amongst the visitors were Bros , B . Groner W . M . 1613 , B . Townsend P . M ., H . Crabb , A . Swan , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge being opened tbe minutes were confirmed . Bro . Charles George Bentfield , who was initiated at the previous meeting , was examined , and having answered the questions was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and that Brother was passed as a Fellow Craft .

Bros . E . W . Battey and T . Powell were next presented for the highest degree , and those Brethren having answered the questions were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and in due course the two last named Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . We congratulate the Brethren of the Lodge on possessing so excellent a ruler as Bro . Issacs . The work of the evening was rendered without the slightest hitch , which was a great credit to the Lodge and himself .

A grant of five guineas was voted to the list of the W . M ., who will represent the Lodge at the Festival of the E . M . B . I . We wish him every success . The labours of the evening being ended the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired to the Banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided and the remainder of the evening was most pleasantly spent .

CHOUGH LODGE , No . 2264 . THE regular meeting of this very prosperous Lodge was held on Thursday , 26 th ult ., at the Cannon Street Hotel , E . C . Bro . H . Saqui the popular W . M . of the Lodge was most ably " supported on the occasion by the following Officers : Bros . W . Vincent Jull I . P . M ., W . C . Smith P . M . acting S . W ., A . Haynes J . W ., E . T . Edwards P . M . Treas ., 3 . W . Dewsnap P . M . Sec , C . Frohlick S . D ., J . A . Smith J . D ., 3 . D . Meyers acting I . G ., G . H . Ingle D . C ., L . Schnieders and W . Sowden Stewards , C . L . Plant P . M . Tyler ( in the absence of Bro . T . Bowler ) .

Among others present were Bros . W . B . Marcus P . M ., W . C . Smith P . M ., Walter Martin P . M . P . A . G . Pursuivant , Moses Davis , Ralph Davis , H . T . Brown , J . Morris , J . Mullerhausen , E . V . de Cruz , 0 . Hendrey , H . Lote ' ry , H . F . Joel , 3 . Edward , and several others . Amongst the Visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . B . E . Webb 569 , H . Saunion P . M . 1423 , A . Burslem I . P . M . 2200 , John Corfield P . M . 2200 , C . Alter 2005 , F . Smyth 1347 , W . Powell 1392 , George F . Smith Past Grand Organist , 3 . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge being regularly formed , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Bro . W . Boden was balloted for , and accepted as a Joining Member . Bro . Balph Davis , Moses Davis , and J . T . Brown , who had been initiated at the previous meeting , now came forward as candidates for the second degree . They were examined , and having satisfied the Brethren , they were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and in due course these three Brethren were advanced as Fellow Crafts . The work was very well ¦ performed .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when several letters were read , among others one from Bro . John Almond S . W ., tendering his resignation of the Lodge , on account of other Masonic duties , which resignation was accepted , with regret . The Lodge was now closed , and the Brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , served under the supervision of the Manager Bro . W . G . Feneley . After the Loyal toasts , that of the Grand Officers was given , coupled with the name of Bro . Walter Martin P . A . G . P .

Bro . Martin was warmly received on rising to respond , and expressed the real pleasure he felt in being called upon to reply to the toast of the Grand Officers , who were for the moment somewhat under a cloud , by reason of the death of the late Pro Grand Master the Earl of Lathom . They had , however , an excellent successor in Earl Amherst , who was also one of the very best sort of Brethren anywhere to be found . Personally he was very pleased to be a Grand Officer .

The I . P . M . proposed the health of bhe Worshipful Master . The little work that had been done in tho Lodge had beeu carried out to perfection , and they could but hope ths W . M . would have many more such opportunities of displaying his capabilities . In reply , the Worshipful Master , who was most cordially received , said he —or indeed any man—must have a heart of stone not to be affected by such kind words as had just been uttered in regard to himself . So long as he

gave the Brethren satisfaction be was happy , but at the same time the labourer was worthy of his wages—not that he asked them for anything for himself , . but he might remind them he had a list as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , which he would be pleased to see well patronised by the Brethren . He hoped to have the pleasure of attending the Festival , and wished to represent the Chough Lodge with a good round amount . If , therefore , the members were really satisfied with his working , he asked them to show it by not forgetting the cause for which he was pleading .

The W . M . now proposed the health of the visitors , regarding it as a most important toast . They had the pleasure of the company of Bro . Burslem I . P . M . of the Pantiles Lodge , Tunbridge Wells , Bro . Corfield P . M . of the same Lodge , Bro . Saunion P . M ., Bro . Powell , and so many others that he could only give them a most hearty general welcome , and express the hope

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that they would come again and see further of the work of the Chough Lodge . Bro . Burslem said he and his brother Past Master of the Pantiles Lodge were delighted to be present . They most sincerely thanked Bro . Meyers the acting I . G * . for his kind invitation . The working in the Lodge had indeed been a treat , while the reception at the festive board was everything that could be desired . They wished the W . M . continued prosperity , and continued success for the Chough Lodge .

Bro . Saunion said he had been struck by the excellent way in which the W . M . had performed the ceremony of passing . He was sure the candidates of the evening would take the lessons of the degree to heart , and that the impressive way in which they had been passed as Fellow Crafts would make a lasting impression on their memories . The hospitality of the Lodge was equally as good as the work had been , while the musical arrangements were simply perfection .

Bro . Powell said he was sorry he was not then a member of the Lodge . He was pleased to see its progress , and witness the ceremonies of the Craft so carefully performed . In proposing the toast of the Past Masters the W . M . referred to the fact that there were but four of them present , and one of that number had acted as Senior Warden in the Lodge , which went to prove that the members had only to call on the Past Masters for assistance , and it was at once given .

Bro . W . Marcus , as the senior Past Master present , responded . He felt the Brethren had heard him so often that they could but wish other Past Masters to attend a little more regularly . He was pleased to have seen the working so carefully performed as it had been that night—it certainly reflected credit both on the Master , and the Lodge over which he presided . Bro . Smith also responded , saying how pleased he had been to have been able to render them a little assistance in the work . Whenever his

services were required he would always be pleased to do his best . Bro . Vincent Jull I . P . M . said the other Past Masters had said so much they had heard before that he was pleased to be able to refer to something that had not been already mentioned , and that was that the annual ball would be held on Friday , 3 rd February . He sincerely hoped the Brethren would give this year ' s gathering the same amount of support as they did last year ' s , as the amount realised was devoted to the Charity Association .

In proposing the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary the W . M . referred to the absence of the former , but they knew him as one of the best , and so also was Bro . Dewsnap , their Secretary . It could truly be said of iim that he would do everything in his power for the welfare of the Lodge . Besponding , Bro . Dewsnap said the Treasurer and he were very old friends . He thought the Worshipful Master had said more in his praise

than he deserved . He was exceedingly pleased the Brethren were satisfied . Bro . Edwards had desired him to say how sorry he was to leave early , but important business called him away . In regard to the Charities—as they knew , the W . M . was going up as a Steward , and he hoped the Brethren would come forward and support him most loyally . He was pleased to occupy the position of Secretary in the Lodge , and he hoped to continue in the office for many years to come .

The next toast was that of the Officers , responded to by those Brethren in rotation , and then the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a conclusion . Bros . Badfqrd , Turnpenny , J . W . Cox and Mullerhausen ( the two latter being members of the Lodge ) greatly added to the enjoyment of the meeting by their vocal efforts , being duly assisted by Bro . Geo . F . Smith Past Grand Organist .

THE members of this Lodge entertained their Lady and Gentlemen friends to a Banquet and Ball on Wednesday , 25 th ult . It is almost needless to say the function was a great success , as with Bro . John Almond W . M . in the chair a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was a foregone conclusion . The guests were welcomed by Bro . and Mrs . Almond , and after formal introduction and a pleasant chat adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided .

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The W . M . gave the usual Loyal toast , which was most heartily received . Bro . W . G . Edwards P . M ., in a very humorous manner , gave the toast of the Ladies , and called upon Brother Past Master Saunion to reply , which he did in a most gallant , eloquent , but somewhat bashful manner . Tho company afterwards proceeded to the' Ball room , where an excellent programme of dances was carried through . The company repaired to their homes at an early hour in the morning , after having spent a most enjoyable time with the " Old Boys . "

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE , No . 753 . AN excellent meeting was held on Tuesday evening , in the magnificent and newly decorated hall of Bro . F . Crocker , the Crown Hotel , Aberdeen Boad , Maida Vale , N . W ., those present including Bros . D . B . Bedfern as W . M .. J . C . Kruse S . W ., A . Achard J . W ., G . Wood P . M . Prec ,

H . J . Thomas P . M . Sec , O . Grosvenor S . D ., J . Butler J . D ., J . Buck I . G ., M L . Swan , W . Parsons , F . Crocker , H . Hawdon , J . H . Craig , E . W . Miller , W Miller , J . Hands , J . T . Davies , M . Hart , P . 3 . Weeden , T . Muzzell , J . L Goldstein , J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Hawdon acting as the candidate . Lodge was called off and on . The first section was worked by Bro . Wood Preceptor , assisted by Bro . J . 0 . Kruse . Bros . B . Hardwiok , of the Hampstead Lodge , No . 2408 , and S . P . Turner , of the Mount Edgcumbe Lodge , No . 1446 , were elected members of the Lodge , and Bro . Kruse S . W . appointed to preside at the next meeting .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . AT the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , 19 th ult ., Bros . Justin Allen W . M ., J . Blaydes S . W ., S . W . Keene P . M . J . W ., B . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx .- P . M . Preceptor , F . J . Larkman P . M . Treas ., J . H . Gumming P . M . Sec , B . H . Wilcox S . D ., J . H . Aubyn J . D ., 0 . E . Dowling I . G ., A . H . Bridger Std ., W . Langdon , 0 . Humble , and several others . Lodge was opened , and then the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . F . J . Larkman , who opened in the second degree and proceeded with