Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS

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PROVINCIAL ,

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 70 . AT the regular meeting of this , the senior Lodge of the Three Towns ( Plymouth , Stonehouse , and Devonport ) , held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Plymouth , on Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . Mark Jacobs was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing year . During the long period Bro . Jacobs has been connected with the Lodgo he has deservedly made many friends , and the members look forward with pleasant anticipations to a very happy year under his genial ruling .

On the same occasion the Officers of the Lodge presented the W . M . with an enlarged photo ( by Bro . Moss Wright 1247 ) of their body , in order to express their appreciation of the manner in which he had conducted the official business of the year , more especially that connected with the Officers . Bro . Gover P . M . P . P . G . Sec . made the presentation , and particularly enlarged upon the entire absence of the slightest want of unanimity .

The W . M . subsequently acknowledged the gift , and stated the mark of fraternal affection on the part of his Officers was such that he could never fail to hold it in mind as amongst the happiest events in th » happiest year of his Masonic existence .

LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE meeting of this Lodge , held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., was so well attended that want of space compels us reluctantly to leave out the greater portion of names . In anticipation of four ceremonies , the Brethren had been summoned for five o'clock , and business oommenced shortly after that hour . The minutes

having been submitted and confirmed , Brothers Arthur Dudley Pixton , Jos . Crookes Grime , and George Russell Jury were , after due examination as to proficiency , passed to the degree of F . C , tho first and last ceremony being performed by Bro . R . Alf . Hepworth W . M ., and the other by Brother D . D . Macphorson P . M .

We here wish to correct a slight error which , by a slip of the pen , we fell into in our report of this Lodge published on the 16 th ult . We then stated that the Antient Charge was delivered by the S . W ., whereas , in fact , it was most admirably rendered by Bro . A . A . Owles J . W . The ceremonies over , an adjournment took place to tho banqueting hall , where the remainder of the evening was spent in speeches , singing , & c , the contributories to the latter being Brothers A . A . Owles J . W ., Ben Williams

P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , J . G . Mead , William Morton , Robert Race , R . W . Nuttall , and George Garlick . Brother J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . D . proposed the health of the Visitors , who responded , most of them reverting to the fact that the ceremonial work had been done in a very efficient manner ; Bro . R . Simister P . M . receiving especial praise for the way in which be had described the Working Tools of the degree .

The toast of the newly-passed Brethren was given by the W . M ., the former making very brief responses . Brother J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . J . G . D . Treasurer proposed the health of the W . M ., recounting his own long connection with the Lodge . The

speaker said that he had seen many W . Ms , fill the chair of K . S ., but not one of them had done their work more quietly , unostentatiously , and better than Brother Hepworth . He spoke of the approaching advent of a new Master , at tho same time wishing their present W . M . every success , happiness and prosperity .

Brother Hepworth replied , saying he thanked Brother Sinclair for bis very kind remarks , and the Brethren for having accepted them in so hearty a manner . He was afraid that he did not deserve half of what had been said about him , and if the Past Masters continued to be so flattering towards him , he should get too much edge upon himself . He would , however , try to walk with deep humility and do his duty when called upon . He explained

that Bro . J . H . ' Studd I . G . was absent through illness . In conclusion he thanked Brother J . M . H . Blarney I . P . M . for taking a ceremony at their last meeting , and Brother Macpherson for his work that night , as also the other Past Masters who had helped at various times . He gave a kindly greeting from Brother Warburton P . M ., who had forwarded a very thoughtful

suggestion with reference to the children in the Masonic Homes for Boys and Girls , and other kindred places . Thi 3 was that a collection should be made amongst the members , with the object of supplying the youngsters with Christmas presents , so that they might be reminded of their father ' s connection with the Lodge of Integrity . The Brethren entered heartily into the scheme , and a substantial sum was the result .

Brother S . Gaskill S . W ., proposed the health of the Past Masters , and mentioned incidentally that Brother Blarney had been appointed Auditor to Provincial Grand Lodge . He sincerely hoped that this would be a prelude to further honours , to a very estimable and deserving Brother .

In reply , Brother Blarney reverted to the excellence of the ceremonies as performed tbat night , stating that it was a fair sample of what their Past Masters could do , and were willing to do whenever called upon . With them he should not be surprised if it became a matter of rivalry in tho desire to become useful .

Brother Simister proposed the health of the Officers , and alluded to tho fact that they paid every possible attention to the comforts of the Visitors , and did not neglect their duty towards the musical Brethren , being on all occasions a labour of love for them to minister to the wants of others . Some of the most prominent Brethren , whom we have not already

named , and who were present at the Lodge and festive board , were Brothers John E . Williams P . M . Prov . G . A . D . C , John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . O ., T . H Scholfield P . M ., William Siddeley P . M .. R . L . McMillan P . M ., Wm . Waddell P . M ., F . Walmsley Sec , John Allen S . D ., and H . R . Yates J . D . Visitors : Thos . Bushell W . M . 317 , J . Bullivant I . P . M . 191 , C . A . Schunck J . W . 999 , Oswald Dearden S . D . 2482 and others .

FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 202 . AT the regular meeting , at Devonport , on the 28 th ult ., Bro . Martin Axworthy was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , J . Leonard P . G . A . D . C . Treas ., and W . Allsford P . P . G . S . Representative on the Committee of Petitions and Charity Steward .

Reports Of Meetings.

LODGE OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP , No . 276 . AT the monthly meeting on Thursday of last week , at Chelmsford , the business included the election of a Worshipful Master for next year , when th 6 unanimous vote of the Lodge fell upon Bro . Robert Cook , who has ably filled all the Offices he has previously held .

As the installation meeting would in the ordinary course fall upon Boxing Day , it was decided to apply for a dispensation to hold the meeting on 19 th December , on which day , it is understood , the Earl of Warwick had intimated he would certainly attend if he could possibly do so .

After Lodge betweon twenty and thirty Brethren sat down to the annual oyster supper , which was served in good style by mine host of the White Hart , the oysters being supplied by Mrs . Searles .

LODGE OF HOPE , No . 302 . ON Monday , 2 nd inst ., the members held their annual gathering at the Masonic Hall , Darley Street , Bradford . Bro . A . W . Pullin , who had been re-elected to the office of W . M . for another year , was re-installed , the ceremony being performed by Bro . C . Gott P . M .

After the proceedings in the Lodgo , the Brethren celebrated tho festival of St . John in the usual Masonic fashion .

TRUE AND FAITHFUL LODGE , No . 318 . AT the regular monthly meeting at Helston , on the 29 th ult ., Bro . Hugh Stephens S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , A . Pengilly Treasurer , and E . Badcock Tyler . The installation and banquet will be held on Friday , 10 th January next .

LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE principal business in connection with this Lodge , which held its meeting at the Gransmoor Hotel , Openshaw , on the 20 th ult ., was that of electing Officers for the ensuing year , Bro . J . Lever S . W . being unanimously chosen as W . M . Brethren to the number of 30 were present .

Mention was made of the recent death of Bro . Arthur Painter P . M ., and the Secretary was instructed to communicate with the family of the deceased , conveying the regrets of tho members upon tho loss which they had sustained .

There being no other business of any especial importance , an early adjournment to the festive board was made , where the remainder of the evening wos spent , songs , recitations , & c , being given by Bros . H . J . Harrison W . M ., Chas . H . Griffiths , J . T . Moorhouse , and W . M . B . Boyd , Union Lodge , No . 268 , Ashton under-Lyne .

EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , on Monday , the 18 th ult ., Bro . Geo . Ben Goodfellow W . M . We are glad to note that the energy of Bro . Goodfellow is bearing fr : * it in new members , another initiation taking place this evening , the gentleman

who commenced his researches into antient Freomasonry being Mr . Chas . Sheridan Edwards . The ceremony was performed by the I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Lingard , who presented and explained the Working Tools . Following this was the raising of Bro . Horsfield by the W . M ., the Tools in this instance being explained by Bro . Smith .

A proposition for alteration of Lodge night was not carried . After an excellent supper the Brethren concluded the evening at the festive board in a very pleasant manner .

HUYSHE LODGE , No . 1099 . THIS Lodge held its annual installation banquet on Thursday , 28 th ult *» at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , Bro . G . F . Miller W . M . presiding

over a large company , which included his Officers for the year . The banquet was admirably served under the superintendence of Bro . S . Harvey the Club Steward . After dinner an attractive programme of music was rendered .

STOUR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1224 . THE twenty-seventh anniversary was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Sudbury , on Friday , 29 th ult ., Bro . R . S . Joy W . M . Brothor W . G . Normandale S . W . was installed W . M ., the Installing Master being Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn D . P . G . M . Suffolk P . G . Chaplain , & c .

The Brethren afterwards attended a banquet at the Rose and Crown Hotel , a large company being catered for in the first-class style for which Host T . George is so well known . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

WAVERLEY LODGE , No . 1322 . rpHE first monthly meeting of this Lodgo after the Festival of St . John JL was held at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , George Street , Asbton-under-Lyne , on Thursday , 28 th ult ., among those present being : —Bros . Albert

Sumner I . P . M ., Samuel Grundy S . W ., W . Newman J . W ., A . Cooper S . D , Walter Newton P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., J . Mercer Jones P . M ., W . Wood P . M ., J . Smith P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., Walter Eastwood P . M . P . P . G . S ., John Miller P . M ., George W . Davies P . M ., G . Parry , A . Adams , T . Ogdcn , S . Kirk , R . Wood .

Visitors- . —Bros . William Bee P . M . 1459 Prov . G . A D . C ., James Earlo P . M . 1144 , John Jee S . W . 1459 , J . Brierley S . W . 1144 , John Snell S . W . 1300 , and others . In the unavoidable absence of Brother W . Ilawlinson Worshipful Master

Brother Jones P . M . acted as his Deputy . The only business on the circular was that of initiating into Antient Freemasonry Mr . J . T . Coles , the ceremony being performed in a very efficient manner ; the Working Tools were presented and explained by Bro . Newton , in a clear and satisfactory way ; the charge was delivered by Bro . Grundy S . W .

After the close of the Lodge business , the Brethren adjourned to supper , this being followed by the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . John Miller P . M . proposed the health of the newly-initiated Brother , whom he had known for about three years , and believed the Brethren would not regret having admitted him as a member of the Lodge . He further