Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS

— : o : — METROPOLITAN . —; u . — PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 . rpiHE Installation meeting was held on the 21 st ult ., at the I Balham Hotel . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . On the proposition of Bro . Gill , seconded by Bro . Nott , the report of the Audit Committee was received unanimously . A ballot was taken

for Mr . Walter Woods Mulley , of the Grove Hotel , Balham , which being unanimous , he was initiated in due form ; a ballot was taken for Mr . Henry John Kirvan , of Carmina Road , Balham , which also proved unanimous .

Bro . G . Mulley P . M . was then presented to Bro . Poore P . M ., and by him re-installed as Master for the year . The Officers were invested . The Brethren afterwards dined together .

o o o , FIDELITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 3 . AT the Prince Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbury , on the 30 th ult ., there were present Bros . Rendell W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Walters J . W ., Taylor S . D ., Hanes J . D ., Piper I . G ., Gregory Secretary , Frost , Ferguson Preceptor , Edmonds , and others .

Bro . Kesslor was initiated by the W . M . in a very painstaking manner . Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the first section of the lecture was worked by the Preceptor . Bro . Robinson S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . o o o

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

> v DUKE OF CORNWALL CHAPTER , No . 1839 . rilHE election meeting took place at Freemasons' Hall , Great J _ Queen Street , on the 25 th ult . Comp . Cox M . E . Z ., Howe H ., Mendelsohn J ., Almond S . E ., Perrins S . N ., Brown P . S ., Millar 1 st Assist ., Wright 2 nd Assist ., Dewsnap P . Z ., Bocker , Bolton , Humphries , Sehulz , Lock , Arthur , Culver and many others . Visitors : —Comp . W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer , Mussared , W . Martin , Toley , Humphries .

After the opening of the Chapter Comp . Dewsnap assumed the chair , and exalted Bro . Richard into the Royal Arch . On Comp . Cox ' s resumption of the chair the annual elections took place , after which the Chapter was closed , and the Companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to banquet , which in turn was followed by the customary toasts .

In proposing that of the Grand Officers the M . E . Z . expressed the great pleasure he felt in having as a Visitor their dear old friend Comp . Stiles , who had won the distinction of Grand Treasurer of Arch Masonry . Comp . Stiles was well known as a true Mason , earnest in his work , genial and courteous in his manner , and of a purely charitable nature , as was proved by the number of his

Stewardships , and the fact that he was a Vice-President of all three of the Institutions . No Companion could be held in higher esteem by those who knew him than he was . His election as Grand Treasurer was a source of gratification to a large number of his friends , who would , he was sure , show every desire to honour him in his new office .

Comp . Stiles was most heartily received . He said the Grand Officers were deeply sensible of the good feeling exhibited towards them , and were ever anxious to discharge their respective duties so as to win greater regard . The kind way in which the toast of their health was received proved their efforts were appreciated . As for himself , he felt a great difficulty in expressing his feelings , for the

more than kind receptions recently accorded him . It was owing to the generous support of his Companions that he held the high position of Grand Treasurer . The kind remarks of the M . E . Z . and the cordial greeting of the members had made such a deep impression on his mind that he should never forget his visit to the Duke of Cornwall Chapter .

The toast of the M . E . Z . was proposed by P . Z . Dewsnap , and was received in such a hearty manner as to appear the toast of the evening . No Principal , said Comp . Dewsnap , could have done more for their Chapter than its present ruler , wbo so thoroughly entered into its work , and displayed such anxiety as to its prosperity , as should ensure its progress . He was held in high esteem among the members , and his year of office promised to be a great success .

In responding , the M . E . Z . expressed the deep gratitude he felt for the remarks just made , and the reception accorded the toast . He had endeavoured to not only do his duty as Z . but also add to the unanimity of feeling among the members , and increase the spirit of emulation that existed in the Chapter . If he had been successful in his endeavours he felt he had been amply repaid for bis exertions .

The M . E . Z .-elect Comp . Howe was next toasted , and he briefly acknowledged the compliment paid him . He promised to endeavour to emulate those who had gone before him . The toast of the Exaltee called forth a long response from that Companion , after which tho Past Principals were toasted ; they replying in brief terms .

The Janitor ' s toast concluded the evening , which was enlivened by an excellent musical programme , under the direction of Comp . Humphries , the singing of Bro . Walter Perrin being especially appreciated .

Royal Arch.

ST . PANCRAS CHAPTER , No . 2271 . A MEETING was held on the 31 st ult ., at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras . Comp . W . A . Scurrah P . P . G . S . Middlesex M . E . Z ., Longman H ., Irvine acting J ., Jay Treas ., A . Scurrah S . E ., Lewis acting N ., Edmonds P . S ., Jacob 1 st Assist ., Powell 2 nd Assist .

The ballot was taken for Bros . A . Coles and Jeffries of the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , and the result being unanimous in their favour they were exalted into R . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z ., who performed the ceremony in excellent style , supported as he was by excellent working on the part of his Officers .

The election of Officers for the ensuing year followed , Comp . Longman being unanimously chosen for the office of Z ., Comp . Graham for that of H ., and Irvine J ., the others to follow iu rotation .

Comp . W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer was elected an Honorary Member of the Chapter , whioh was afterwards closed in regular form . The Companions then adjourned , to the banquet , after which the usual Loyal toasts were honoured , Comp . Stiles responding on

behalf of the Grand Officers , and thanking the company for their cordial reception of the toast . The members had paid him a vary great compliment in electing him Honorary Member . He could but remember how closely he had been associated with them , both in Lodge and Chapter , and this mark of their kindness was very gratifying ; he appreciated it very much .

Comp . Irvine , in proposing the toast of the M . E . Z ., alluded to his excellent qualities , his great knowledge of Freemasonry , his steady perseverance in carrying out his duties , and his readiness in discharging any duty that would increase the comfort of the Companions or promote the welfare of the Chapter .

Tho M . E . Z ., in returning thanks , said he had received many kindnesses at the hands of the proposer of the toast and also from the members of the Chapter . He was very pleased to hear that his endeavours to increase the reputation and welfare of the Chapter had met with the approbation of the members . The Chapter had been very fortunate in securing many true and enthusiastic

new members ; with such additions as they had lately had they must prosper . He thanked them for their good wishes , and was pleased to say his health had much improved since their last meeting , in fact he might say that the election of his old friend , Companion Stiles to the office of Grand Treasurer , had effected , a perfect cure in his own case , and had won general approbation in other quarters .

The toast of the H . and J . having been honoured , Comp . Longman responded . Ho was very pleased the toast of his health had been cordially received after his election to the highest office in . the Chapter . He assured the Companions ha should endeavour to maintain the reputation of the Chapter , and strive to keep it , in ita present prominent position . He could not expect to be as successful as the present chief , but promised them he should do his best for their comfort and for . the welfare , of the Chapter .

Comp . Irvine" J .-elect tendered his thanks . The Chapter had always had good Officers , and in electing him to the chair of J . he hoped it would not suffer . He should do his best , and as he had . a strong objection to playing second fiddle to anyone—while he also believed in the old saying that there are as good fish in the sea as

any that have come out of it—he should make a special effort to maintain its reputation , in fact the Companions . might rely on his doing as well as any of his predecessors , if that was at all possible . The toast of the Exaltees followed , both expressing theyc pleasure at being received into the R . A . degree , and their admiration of the ritual and the way in which it had been rendered .

The toast of the Masonic Charities was next proposed from , the chair , the M . E . Z . asking the Companions to support His list as a Steward . The Charities should be of interest to every member of the Order , and should be the first care of every Mason . Comp . Stephens was asked to respond , and in doing so he expressed regret that neither of the Secretaries of the Institutions

was present to acknowledge the kind sentiments expressed , and the equally kind reception of the toast , as they being such masters of the subject they were enabled to make most pleasing replies to such good wishes as had been expressed ; but if he did not possess their eloquence he at least was quite as earnest and was pleased to have the opportunity of pleading on behalf of the good cause .

Comp . Stephens proved a worthy representative of the distinguished Companions he had referred to , aud pleaded most earnestly on behalf of the Institutions , detailing the great blessings they bestowed on the aged and the orphans of Freemasonry . The large sums of money raised year by year on behalf of the Institutions

were , he said , a source of pride to the members of tho Order , arid supplied an incentive worthy of being followed by every member . He hoped the Companions would support their M . E . Z . in his Stewardship , and thereby prove their esteem for him . The list was subsequently handed round , and a total of thirty-five guineas was subscribed .

The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by Companions Smith 704 , Lewis 1622 , J . Stephens 753 , and W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer . The toast of tho Officers , and that by tho Janitor brought the proceedings to a happy conclusion . o o o

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT , No . 890 . AT the Prince of Wales , Bishops Road , Paddington , on Friday , 1 st inst ., there were present : Comp . A . C . Spaull P . G . D . C . England M . E . Z ., J . Bailey I . P . Z . 1 G 02 H ., John Davies P . Z . 733 J . ( Treas . ) , H . Dehane P . Z . S . E ., J . C . Conway Z .-elect 1891 S . N .,

J . Cruttenden P . Soj ., G . Gregory . Assist Soj ., W . Cleghorn P . Z . 185 , 0 . Coleman P . Z . 753 , T . C . Edmonds P . Z . 1507 , W . Ferguson P . Z . 1507 , E .. C . Mulvey P . Z . 2246 , J . J . Thomas P . Z ., J . C . Tilt , E . Reed , J . Barnett , F . Chappie , 0 . Butler , W . E . Jameson , F , Pickett , T Dutton , J . Cox . G . Gilbert . < fcc .