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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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— : o : — Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING . THE annual picnic took place on Friday , 21 st ult ., and was well supported by the members and their friends . The programme of

the day was much the same as that of last year , and included an up river trip to Hampton Court by the " Queen Elizabeth , " under command of Capt . Brooks . The start was made from London Bridge pier , at 10 o " c ! ock punctually , and members and their friends were taken up at various piers on the journey .

While gliding along , sandwiches , champagne , and other refreshment was served , and > at 12 . 30 the lunch bell was sounded , . excellent arrangements had been made by the W . M . Bro . S . W . Fells , the Treasurer Bro . J . Fells P . M ., and the Secretary Bro . J . Davey r . M ., and that added greatly to the comfort and enjoyment

of those present . The company was divided into two parties for luncheon , Bro . J . Fells P . M . acting as chairman at one of the tables . In a short but eloquent speech he called upon the gentlemen to drink the health of the Ladies , which was most heartily done , after which the second party sat down under the presidency of Bro . S . W . Fells W . M ., who was supported by Bro . Metcalfe Baillie

S . W . Bro . J . Davey P . M . proposed the health of the Chairman , the worthy Worshipful Master of their Lodge . He said they all knew what a great man his father was , and they found that the son was ably following his excellent example . The W . M . had tried his utmost to make every one comfortable , and he had well succeeded .

The toast was most heartily received , as was the W . M . on rising . He thanked the Ladies and Gentlemen for receiving the toast in so cordial a manner , and also for their kind attention . He did not intend to make a long speech , as he recognised the company had not come to listen to speeches , but 'rather to have a happy day . He hoped they would continue to enjoy themselves .

The W . M . next called upon the gentlemen to drink the health of the Ladies , and asked Bro . Ernest Harnack to respond for the fair sex . Bro . Harnack regretted there were no Ladies able to answer for themselves ; he , as their representative , was most happy to thank the W . M . for his cordial reception , and the gentlemen for receiving the toast in such a hearty manner .

Arriving at Hampton Court , the company went for a stroll , and returning after about an hour and a half to the steamer they found high tea awaiting them ; to this also ample justice was shown . During the clay an excellent band played some fine selections , while several of the Ladies exhibited talent on the piano . In addition , Bro . Hopkins , the king of the Silver Bells , played some excellent selections , accompinied by his daughter on the p iano .

When everything passed off so satisfactorily it seems invidious to award praise in any particular quarter , but it would be unfair to pass over the arrangements made by the Worshipful Master , the Senior Warden , Treasurer and Secretary without commendation , while the different officials of the boat—Capt . G . Brooks , the first mate Mr . A . W . Hogg and the chief of the catering department Mr . H . Sloane—also deserve recognition .

********** Doric Lodge , No . 9 33 . THE members and their friends had a gathering on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., at the King ' s Head Hotel , Chigwell , when Brother W . Gladding W . M . had the pleasure of entertaining a company numbering upwards of eighty . The arrangements were capitallv carried out with the assistance of Bro . Ayton I . P . M ., and all

present enjoyed a capital afternoon . A light tea was followed by a generous dinner , not too prolonged , but carried through with the completeness for which the old resting house at Chigwell has so long been noted . The W . M . had provided that there should not be too much talk , and only the very usual toasts were honoured , the Comedy Conceit Company supplying plenty of voice for the vocal entertainment , which , under the direction of Mr . Roland Henry , was all that could be desired . **********

INSTRUCTION .

Oalhousie Lodge , No . 865 . . THE weekly meeting took place at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square , on Monday , 10 th ult ., and was well attended . Bro . ^ rgent acted as W . M ., C . G . Hatt P . M . S . W ., Howard J . W ., Arthur VV ilhams P . M . Prec , H . J . Cousens P . M . Dep . Prec , J . J . Spring aec , H . G . Cox S . D ., Thompson J . D ., M . Davis I . G . There were ^ Iso present , amongst others , Bros . K . Von Donat , W . Binfield , "yer W . M . of the Mother Lodge . The ceremony of initiation was gone through , B-ro . Von Donat candidate . After the Lodge had been called off and on Brother

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Walters was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and the passing ceremony rehearsed . Bro . C . G . Hatt was , by the unanimous vote of those present , elected to act

as W . M . at the next meeting . We have no doubt Bro . Hatt was well supported , for he is one of the most zealous workers in the Royal borough , besides being one of the foremost members of the late Vestry and the new Borough Council .

********** Woodrow Lodge , No . 2371 . ON Monday , 10 th ult ., Bros . J . G . Lobb W . M ., W . H . Making

S . W ., L . Lake J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Treas . acting Sec , J . Burgess S . D ., G . W . Lacy J . D ., Charles Blake I . G ., L . Espezel , G . H . King , M . M . Taylor P . M ., A . E . Saunders , H . Munro , J . Wynman . . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Munro candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Past Master Taylor , who

opened the Lodge in the second degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Saunders candidate . The W . M . having resumed the chair , and the Lodge to the first degree , a hearty vote of congratulation was accorded Bro . Lobb for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time .

********** Chlswick Lodge , No . 2012 . THE meeting held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 22 nd ult ., was fairly well attended , and went far to prove what a hold the Craft has on many of its members , as they seldom neglect their Masonic duties , although numerous attraction * both on road , field and river are abundant in the neighbourhood .

Bro . John H . Gumming P . M . occupied the chair , and his Officers were Bros . W . Hide P . M . S . W ., L . J . Powell P . M . J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , R . Josey P . M . Sec , F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., K . M . Ross P . M . S . D ., I . Blank P . M . J . D ., R . N . Darter P . M . I . G . It was with great pleasure we noticed Bro . Jertery-Stcwart W . M . of the Woodgrange Lodge and Bro . T . Harnngon P . M .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Brother Harrington was examined and entrusted . The Lodge . was opened in the third and the raising ceremony rehearsed . The choice of the Brethren fell on Bro . Hide to preside over them on the next occasion of their meeting .

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