Reports Of Meetings.

established , and its members thought they also would be allowed to work in the German language , but the Prince of Wales would not give the sanction—and , he felt , he was justified in so ruling . Bro . Holdsworth also responded to the toast . The W . M . now submitted the health of the Past Masters of

the Lodge . He felt they had in those Brethren the pillars of the Lodge . They were indeed most worthy Brethren—worthy Masons , and men who stuck to the Chough Lodge through thick and thin . Bro . Marcus responded . The Past Masters felt very proud of the encouragement they received from the Lodge , and he felt the

members should also be proud of having so good an array of Past Masters present that evening . The Past Masters of the Lodge felt they were indeed in the sere and yellow leaf , but they had a lasting interest in the Lodge , and looked upon its present position with every satisfaction .

Bro . Jull tendered his thanks for all the kindnesses he had received in the Lodge , and hoped he should always deserve and receive similar treatment .

Bro . Saqui said that was the first time he had responded as a Past Master of the Lodge . True , during the past year he had been its Immediate Past Master , but that was the first day he had really taken a place in the ranks of Past Masters . He had heard a great deal about the sere and yellow leaf being inseparably associated with the Past Masters , and now that he had really joined

their ranks he felt there was nothing in all he had heard in that connection . Why then terrifv a man , and lead him to think there was something awful in joininsr the roll of those who had passed the chair ? For himself , he could assure them he felt no difference , and he was as determined as ever to do what he could for the interests of the Lodge and the welfare of its members .

The W . M . next submitted the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , whom he regarded as two most important Officers in a Lodge if it was to be worked successfully . In Bro . Edwards , their Treasurer , they had a worthy and esteemed Brother , and he congratulated him—and the Brethren also—on his being again elected to the Office . He was a Brother who could certainly be relied on

to look after the finances of the Lodge . In their Secretary the Brethren had indeed a worthy Freemason , one who had devoted a great amount of time and attention to the Craft and their Lodge in particular . He was indeed pleased in having Bro . Dewsnap still in office as Secretary , and congratulated him , and he felt all the members did , on his appearance there that night , after the long spell of ill health he had experienced .

The toast of the Officers of the Lodge and that by the Tyler brought the list to a conclusion , and terminated a very successful meeting in the history of the Chough Lodge . The Musical arrangements of the evening were under the able

direction of Bro . Turle Lee Organist of the Lodge , who was assisted by Miss Alice Schneiders , Miss Florence Glover , Bro . H . Franckiss ( whose rendering of " Lend me your aid" was particularly fine ) , Bro . John Sandbrook , and Herren C . Wastel and H . Herbst , who gave some excellent solos and duets on the zither .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . ON Monday , at the King's Arms , Beech Street , Barbican , E . C ., Bros . Edward Parker W . M ., Y . Bolton S . W ., S . Simon J . W ., H . Hall P . M . Prec , R . W . Smith P . M . Treas ., H . J . Grimsdale acting Sec , E . G . Chapman S . D ., L . Dredge I . G ., J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened up and the third ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman , as the candidate , being first examined and entrusted . Bro . Bolton was elected W . M . for Monday next .

Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THE members held their usual meeting at the Bunch of Grapes on Wednesday evening , when the Lodge was well attended , chiefly by Brethren of the Mother Lodge . It was Officers night , and all the Officers attended to take part in the duties , with the exception of the Inner Guard , whose duties were taken by Brother Done .

It was with deep regret the members learnt that in consequence of the change of management the accommodation so generously provided by Bro . Goovearts would be no longer available for Lodge meetings . Those present paid a high compliment to Bro . Goovearts for the admirable manner in which for so long a time he had catered for them , and made the Bunch of Grapes like home .

It was decided to continue the meetings in the immediate neighbourhood . Due notice will be given to all members on selection of a suitable habitation . The Worshipful Master rehearsed the first and third degrees , his beaming face and kindly smile , and the sweet though emphatic manner in which he delivered the ritual rendered it solemn , pleasant , and instructive .

The Mother Lodge holds its first meeting of the season on Monday next , when no doubt we shall be represented as usual .

Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . THE first of a proposed series of mus cal services took place at this Lodge on Saturday , at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., when Bro . H . Hill P . M . Preceptor presided over a large assembly , and was supported by Bros . Rawlinson acting I . P . M ., John Thorn S . W ., H . J . Abrahams J . W ., W . Syckelmoore P . M Treas ., C . W . Austin P . M . 160 Sec . W . H . Pocklington P . M . Mus .

Instruction.

Director , A . J . Davis S . D ., Coley J . D ., T . Bean I . G . Others present were Bros . J . Hume , Moore P . M ., T . C . Edmonds P . M ., Foster , Sargood , Taylor P . M ., F , Linfoot , Lewis , Johnson , Wynman , & c , the total attendance being between fifty and sixty members and visitors .

The Lodge being regularly formed was opened with musical accompaniment . The minutes were confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with Bro . G . H . Paine as the candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bros . W . Rolfe 2202 , W . Wilson 1288 , E . Loeb 2374 , J . Maurice Steward 6 5 and J . Heilbron 2353 were elected members , each acknowledging the compliment .

Bro . Rawlinson acting I . P . M ., in complimentary terms proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Hill , for his excellent rendering of the ceremony of raising ; this was seconded by Bro . T . Bean I . G ., and carried . Bro . Hill thanked the Brethren . He considered it a matter of duty to render any assistance that might be required in the interests of the Lodge . He had done the work to the best

of his ability and hoped , now that the Instruction Lodge had started again for the season , that the Brethren would attend the meetings as regularly as possible . He felt they ought to specially thank their Musical Director Bro . Pocklington for the excellent assistance he had rendered , and for the valuable addition he and the Brethren of the choir had made to the working that evening .

Bro . Pocklington , on behalf of the choir , and for himself thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks . He was pleased to hear their efforts had been appreciated . Bro . C . W . Austin P . M . Sec asked the Brethren to support the meetings . It was their intention to work ceremonies and sections each Saturday evening , with the excejotion of those evenings on which it had been arranged to hold Musical Ceremonies , viz . : 24 th November , 23 rd February , and 27 th April next .

The following professional Brethren supported the Musical Director : —W . Wheeler P . M ., W . Syckelmoore P . M . Treas ., J . Dew , A . Wilson , E . Baker , J . Johnson , and Windsor Organist .

West Smithfield Lodge , No . 1623 . INAUGURATIVE SUPPER OF THE WINTER SEASON . THE opening supper in connection with this Lodge of Instruction took place on Wednesday evening of last week , at the City Scotch Stores , 27 Knightrider Street , there being thirty Brethren present .

The Lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m . in the three degrees , and closed to the first , when Bro . J . Ord , of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 908 , Brisbane , was unanimously elected a member . The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren adjourned to the dining-saloon , where the tables were not only laid out so ornamentally as to be a credit to the Host Bro . J . R . L . Daish , but the various dishes were so well served , and so delicious , that the praises of the Brethren could not be otherwise than unanimous .

Bro . Charles J . Pratt I . P . M . 1623 presided in his usual merry style , while Bro . J . Hoffmann J . D . 1623 Sec . , of the Lodge of Instruction occupied the Vice-Chair . Amongst the Brethren present we may mention Bro . F . P . Weinel P . M . 1 S 28 and J . W . 1745 , who is one of the Pillars of the Lodge , and is the untiring and genial Preceptor , which qualities have endeared him so much to the

Brethren . There was also present the newly appointed W . M . of 1623 Bro . C . A . Barter , a regular supporter ; Bro . J . Gordon , M . D ., P . M . 176 9 and 1924 , Bro . J . M . Murphy , and W . R . Witt , both P . Ms , of 1745 ; Bros . Thomas Powell , Etherington Smith , Chas . Strong , and Horace Reynolds , who are respectively S . W ., J . W ., S . D ., and J . D . of No . 2182 , perhaps better known as the "Lyric "

Vocal Quartette , who contributed considerably to the enjoyment of the evening by their excellent rendering of many charming solos , duets , and glees . Bro . T . Powell was responsible for the duties of Musical Director , for which he is famous . Bro . Stanley Galpin kept the Brethren in roars of laughter by his capital sketches " In

the Suburbs " and " Who's that a' calling , " while Bros . Pratt , Daish , etc . also assisted in solos . Bro . A . Milne proved an acquisition at the Piano , and the Supper having also turned out a financial success , the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction can only be congratulated on their steady progress and good work .

Again we beg to invite those who are anxious to make themselves perfect in the ritual and tenets of the Craft to pay a visit to this Lodge , where they will be well received ; the Meeting Nights are Wednesdays , at 27 Knightrider Street , at 7 p . m . prompt .

* * * Perseverance Lodge , No . 1743 . AN exceptionally good meeting was held on Monday , at 7 . 30 p . m ., at the Brown Bear , Aldersgate Street , E . C ., those present including Bros . G . Herbert Burns W . M ., R . Perry S . W ., Sprague

J . W ., Humphreys P . P . G . S . D . Prec , G . S . Daunton P . M . Treas ., P . Groner Sec , Sharpc S . D ., A . Herbert Burns J . D ., Millard I . G ., A . Marshall , Collins , Campbell , Pepper , Poole , Cathie , Timmins , A . Spiegel , Franklin , Powell , Corkner , Hawkins , Cook , Milman , W . Brown , J . Wynman , and others .

After the usual formalities the Lodge was advanced and Bro . R . Perry was presented as W . M .-elect by Bro . G . S . Daunton P . M ., who made an excellent D . C . Bro . Perry having taken the obligation was installed and saluted , after which he invested the Officers , which work was done in good style . Bro . G . Herbert Burns P . M . afterwards delivered the three addresses . The Lodge having been

resumed to the first degree the Preceptor announced that as Bro . Burns had to shortly instal his successor in the Mother Lodge the ceremony of installation would be repeated on Monday next . He further proposed a vote of thanks and congratulation to Bro . Burns , for the ability he had displayed that day in the work of the Lodge , and this having been agreed to , Bro . Burns replied , thanking the