Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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ST . DUNSTAN LODGE , No . 1589 . AT the meeting on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet . Street , a presentation was made , on behalf of the members of the Lodge , by the Master Bro . Henry L . Buck , to the late Master Bro . Walter Henry Wellsman , to mark his approaching marriage . The gift took the nature of a very handsome silver punch bowl , a suitable inscription being attached to the stand .

INSTRUCTION .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE regular meeting was held at Bro . Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , on Tuesday , Bro . G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362 WiM ., Major Beed S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., C . E . Lilly S . D ., C . T . Brown J . D ., A . Butters I . G ., H . Dehane P . M . 1543 Preceptor , K . J . Sogers P . M . Treas . and Sec , P . Beesley Steward , C . Holston , J . Wynman , W . M . Boberts W . M . 733 , G . Butcher , J . Fletcher , J . W . Curtis P . M . 733 , B . Armstrong .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Holston having first being examined' and entrusted , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . W . M . Boberts W . M . 733 as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . M . Boberts W . M . 733 , who rehearsed the ceremony of Initiation .

The Lodge was closed and adjourned until Tuesday , 14 th inst ., that being the Officers night , Bro . Major Beed was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday , 21 st inst . It was arranged that a supper should be held at an early date , at the Oliver Arms .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT the Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , Brother J . Smith W . M ., A . Clark W . M . 1668 S . W ., H . Crookes J . W ., J . Kelly J . D ., J . Chubbs I . G ., T . W . Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Sec , Champbell , Eowles , Ward , Bieman , and Wynman . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Smith , who kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Chubbs , who opened in the second degree . Bro . Fowles was examined and entrusted .

The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the Traditional History in a very satisfactory manner . The Lodge was resumed to the second degree , and Bro . Ferguson P . M ., assisted by the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . A vote of thanks was passed to Brother Smith for opening the Lodge in such an able manner , he being only a very young Brother , this his first work . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Chubbs , who gave the traditional history for his first time .

Bro . A . Clark was elected W . M . for next meeting , which will take place on Monday , 13 th inst .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow Boad , E ., on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., Bro . D . Naphthali W . M ., A . Marks S . W ., Boyce P . M . J . W ., W . Joss S . D ., F . A . Slater I . G ., De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Secretary , G . Warn P . M ., J . Gibbs P . M . The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Thornton answered the questions , and was entrusted .

The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Brother Thornton acting as candidate . The first section of the third lecture was worked by Brother Naphthali , assisted by the Brethren .

This Lodge will in future be held at the Bow Bells , Bow Boad . The first meeting to take place on Wednesday , 22 nd inst ., on which occasion Brother Tijou P . M . P A . G . P . England has kindly consented to open to Lodge in its new home , assisted by Bro . Ben Johnson P . M . as S . W ., and G . E . Warn P . M . as J . W .

The Lodge is adjourned to the above date , when it is hoped a large attendance of Past Masters and Brethren will be present .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON the 27 th ult ., at Bro . Witte ' s , Farleigh Hotel , AmhurstBoad , N ., Bros Calley W . M ., Lamigeon S . W ., Friedlander J . W ., T . I . Bird P . M 1897 , 1567 , P . G . Sword Bearer Middx . Treas ., Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , T Matthews Assistant Sec , Jones , Ginder , Witte , Clarke P . M ., Davison . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jones candidate .

The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . Clark P . M ., who opened up and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Lamigeon as W . M .-elect and he invested the Officers , after which the W . M . resumed the chair . Bro . Lamigeon was elected W . M . for 10 th inst .

DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 . 11 HE regular meeting was held at the Midland Hotel , St . Pancras , on Wednesday , Bros . Staples W . M ., Musto S . W ., Baldwin J . W ., Preston S . D ., Wynman J . D ., Moggridge W . M . 1321 I . G ., W . Lawrence P . M . 2168 Preceptor , J . W . Dixon P . M . 2168 Sec . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Lawrence P . M . as candidate .

The W . M . then kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Moggridge , who examined and entiusted Bro . Lawic-nce P . M ., after which the second ceremony was rehearsed , the whole of the work being well carried through . Bro . Musto was unanimously elected W . M . for the 15 th inst ., to which date the Lodge was adjourned .

Reports Of Meetings.

PROVINCIAL

ECONOMY LODGE , No . 76 . THE members , at their meeting on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Winchester , performed a pleasant duty in recognising the fact that an old Brother and Past Master of the Lodge , and the Bt . W . P . G . M . of Kincardineshire , in the Scotch Grand Lodge—Bro . J . Murray—had been so elevated by the Grand Master Mason of Scotland . Bro . Murray will be

remembered by many Hampshire people as Steward of tho Heathcote estates , and by Hampshire Brethren as a thoroughly good Brother and zealous for the best interest of the Craft , in which he filled various offices . The Lodge has provided , a very handsome illuminated address on vellum— an

artistic production , the border formed with floral and cereal decorations , incorporated with which are various Masonic emblems and regalia recalling Bro . Murray ' s various positions in Masonry . The address was signed by Bro . Anstey on the part of the Lodge , and will be forwarded to the P . G . Master , who will doubtless prize this souvenir from the Hampshire Brethren .

LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel , Higher Openshaw , under the presidency of Bro . Joseph Lever W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced and Bro . James Hutchison and William Nelson were raised to the sublime degree of M . M .

BENEVOLENCE LODGE , No . 666 . THE members met at Princetown , on Saturday , to bid farewell to Bro . William Holdstock P . M . P . P . G . P ., who is leaving for Paignton , aftef serving Offices in the Lodge during the past thirty years . The W . M . Bro . T . C . Balkwill , on behalf of the members , presented Brother Holdstock with a

framed and beautifully illuminated address . In making the presentation , the W . M . highly eulogised Bro . Holdstock ' s character , worth , and work , stating that his name had become a household word among the Masonic fraternity in South Devon , and trusted he would still be able to render efficient service in his new district , and that he would live long to enjoy his well-earned pension .

After several other Brethren had spoken m praiseworthy terms , Brother Holdstock , who was much affected , replied at length , and urged the younger members present to do all in their power to be true to their vows , and thus promote the principles and practices of the Craft , so that all men should know them by their good works .

ST . MARY LODGE , No . 1312 . ON Monday , 23 rd ult ., the meeting , at Booking , was attended by several visitors interested in the initiation of Mr . W . F . Pilcher , of Braintree , among them being Mi . Pilsner ' s uncle , Brother W . S . Penley { " Charley ' s Aunt " ) , who performed the initiation ceremony .

EGERTON LODGE , No . 1392 . THE annual social evening was held at the Stanley Arms Hotel , Bury , on Thursday , 26 th ult ., when about fifty persons , including members , wives and lady friends , and visiting Brethren were present . The W . M . Bro . T . J . Hutchinson presided after tea , and the usual toasts were honoured .

CEDEWAIN LODGE , No . 1594 . THE usual meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , Newtown , Mont ., on Thursday , 19 th ult ., Bro . Henry Chapman W . M . presiding , when Bro . Morgan Morris was raised to the degree of a M . M ., and Mr . Charles Keedwell was initiated .

The Lodge appeared in Masonic mourning as a tribute of respect to the late Bro . B . Jones , and appropriate hymns and music were introduced into the various ceremonies by Bro . E . Humphreys P . M . and Organist . Efficient assistance was readily offered in the services , by the various Past Masters present .

Votes of condolence and sympathy with the friends of the late Brother Jones were proposed and supported in terms which left no doubt as to the deep feelings of regret existing , not only amongst his fellow Masons , but

amongst all who had once the pleasure of ever having any transaction , business or otherwise , with such a genuine , straight-forward , and generous man . His memory will long be honoured and held sacred by the members of Cedewain Lodge , and Royal Arch Chapter .

A letter from Bro . Norton , and a telegram from Bro . Balfour Fergusson , Painswick , were received , both expressing regret at inability to be present , sorrow at the loss of such an honoured Brother , and a wish to unite in the

sympathy shown . The Worshipful Master also proposed that a vote of sympathy be forwarded to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , and H . B . H . Princess Henry of Battenberg , on the irreparable loss sustained by the death of Prince Henry .

Three portraits , beautifully finished , and framed in plain oak , have boen kindly presented by Bros . Danily , B . James P . G . S . B ., and John Owen .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . AT the regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , the 20 th ult ., the principal business was that of balloting for and initiating Mr . John Horricks , Inland Revenue Officer , Salford , the ceremony being performed by Bro . James Clough W . M . The working tools wore explained by Bro . W . Lambert J . W ., the ancient and historical charge being rendered by Bro . Thomas M . Brown S . W .

The festive board followed , with the usual toasts , these being varied hy songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . Tom Bradbury , G . L . Hardcastle , C . Bransby , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , J . W . Millward P . M . 992 P . G . Supt . of Works , J . C . Poyser 992 , and others .