Reports Of Meetings.

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BROTHER T . G . GUNN , by Brethren of the Upton Lodge , No . 1227 , as a token of regard , on the occasion of his Marriage Sept . 26 th 1900 .

Bro . Gunn was heartily greeted and congratulated by those present , and in acknowledgment said he should always esteem the handsome gift they had made him . He really felt too full with thanks to find words in which to express all he desired . He sincerely thanked them .

Brother Rowberry I . P . M . proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities , to which he would ask the W . M . to reply . Many of them knew the yeoman service the Institutions were doing , and many knew how much Bro . Carroll had done in their behalf . He had qualified for two of the three funds , and was now working as a Steward for

the next Anniversary Festival of the Benevolent Institution , for which he was pleased to know he had already promises amounting to something like a hundred guineas on his list . The Institutions of Freemasonry were known far and wide and honoured for what they had done in the past . He trusted they would achieve as much in the future .

The W . M . replied , hoping—as he believed—that the Brethren would do something of which the Upton Lodge might be proud , on behalf of his Stewardship for the Old Peoples' Festival of next year . The Instruction Lodge had just started a ' fourth Charitable

Association and to prove the interest of the new members in this great principle of Freemasonry two of them had started paying for Life Governorships before they were initiated into the Craft . He was proud to say that in their own Lodge thev had already twenty-one members who were subscribing .

In toasting the Officers of the Lodge the W . M . said the Brethren had had the opportunity of seeing for themselves what they were capable of , and he thought there could only be , one feeling as a consequence—entire satisfaction . One of the Stewards of the Lodge—Bro . Hartwcll—had a birthday once in a while , and as it happened to fall that day he was sure the members would unite in wishing him many happy returns , which was done in all cordiality .

After replies to the toast the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment , and the proceedings were brought to an end . Some excellent songs were rendered during the evening , the Organist affording most valuable assistance .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Woodrow Lodge , No . 1708 . THE weekly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Monday afternoon , at 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , Bro . J . W . Simeons W . M . 193 in the chair , with Bros . Making P . M . S . W ., Yeowell J . W ., J . Burgess S . D ., Lewis Lake J . D ., W . E . Davis I . G ., W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M ., J . E . Culverhouse , Baker , Spice P . M .

193 , Lobb , Genet , and other Brethren . The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when the W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of Installation , Bro . J . E . Culverhouse acting as W . M .-elect . The Lodge was opened in the third degree and the Brethren saluted the new W . M . Bro . Culverhouse invested the Officers . The three addreses were admirably rendered by Bro . T . W . Simeons .

The Brethren then proceeded to the election of Officers for the ensuing year , the following being unanimously re-elected : Bros . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , Wetton P . M . Assistant Preceptor , Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Simeons Secretary . Bros . Firminger , Baker and Spice were elected as Auditors .

The Secretary announced that the annual supper would take place on Monday , 26 th inst ., and Bros . Making , Spice , Firminger and Baker were appointed as Stewards for the occasion . Bro . Making i' . M . was elected as W . M . for the next meeting .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

Royal Lancashire Lodge , No . 116 . ON Thursday , 1 st inst ., with the approval of the Right Hon . Lord Stanley , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , and Capt . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds Deputy Provincial- Grand Master , the latter being present at the meeting , Bros . C . D . Cheetham Prov . G . S . W . Chairman , T . J . Flooper P . P . G . T . Deputy Chairman , and James Newton P . G . S . B . Eng . Prov . Grand Sec . Secretary of the Charity Committee paid a visit to the Swan Hotel , Colne , where the above Lodge was held .

The object of the deputation was primarily to advocate the claims of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution for support by the Brethren , ' and also to explain the arrangements which have been made for the Festival to be held in Manchester next year .

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master took the opportunity of pointing out one or two defects which have arisen in the general working of the Craft , and suggested as far as possible uniformity , which , he contended was necessary .

Brother Hooper , in his advocacy of the cause which he had so much at heart , made some very strong , although friendly strictures upon the lack of interest shown by some Lodges towards the Masonic Institutions , which Brother Cheetham most eloquently accentuated .

Provincial.

Brother Newton reverted to the position which the Lodge held with regard to age . and his address was very interesting , being mostly reminiscent . In the course of his remarks , Bro . Newton reverted to the old-fashioned mode of fixing the days of meeting by the full moon , and thought it would simplify matters considerably if a definite Thursday in every month were arranged for . Some of the members , however , did not fall in with the idea . The election of Officers afterwards took place .

npHE Installation meeting was held on Saturday , 13 th ult ., at the JL Gayton Reception Rooms , Greenhill Parade , Harrow , Bro . W . Hellier P . M . 1366 and 2090 W . M . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Audit Committee presented a very satisfactory statement of account , which , including the heavy expenses of some new Furniture and removal , showed a balance of ^ 82 19 s 6 d carried forward .

Unity Lodge , No . 1637 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . J . CHUBB .

A ballot took place for three candidates for Freemasonry , Messrs . G . J . Poultner , J . D . Cleaver , and R . S . Townly , which resulted unanimously in their favour . The ceremony of Installation was performed by the W . M . Bro . ' William Hellier , and Bro . J . Chubb was duly installed , after which he appointed and invested his . Officers .

The Installing Master gave the three addresses in a very able and eloquent manner . The W . M . then presented the I . P . M . with a Past Master's jewel .

Two of the candidates , Messrs . Cleaver and Townly , being present were duly initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Freemasonry , by the newly installed W . M . in a very able manner . After hearty good wishes from all the Brethren the Lodge was closed in due form .

The Brethren then adjourned to a very excellent banquet , provided in the large Hall , lighted by the electric light , by Bro . J . Wright-Cooper , the Proprietor . After grace and the usual Masonic toasts a very enjoyable musical programme was provided by the Brethren of the Lodge , which was greatly appreciated . Among those assisting we must not forget to mention Bros . Geo . Chapman , J . Bartlett , T . Golby , T . H . Haly , Stephen Hussey , F . Lewis .

A most successful and enjoyable meeting was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast .

Minnehaha . Minstrel Lodge , No . 2363 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . S . HAROLD STUBBS

THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John took place at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 22 nd ult . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors , principal among the latter being Bros . Capt . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds 62 64 P . G . D .

Deputy Provincial Grand Master , C . D . Cheetham Prov . S . G . W ., James Newton Past G . Sword Bearer Prov . Grand Secretary , J . J . Lambert P . G . D ., William Goldthorpe P . M . 2156 P . P . G . Reg ., Henry Grimshaw P . M . 2464 P . P . G . D . D . C , James Robinson P . M . 1218 P . P . G . Sword Bearer ; and others .

After the preliminary business of the clay had been transacted , Brother Sam Luke , the retiring Master , duly installed Brother S . Harold Stubbs S . W . into the Chair of K . S ., he being assisted by several Past Masters of the Lodge . The following is a list of Officers for the ensuing year : Bros .

F . Todd S . W ., Harry Bowes J . W ., F . W . Wollaston P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . Chap ., W . J . Brooke Treas ., Fred . Hilton P . M . Sec , S . L . Watts S . D ., Dr . W . K . Walls J . D ., Seth Wrigley'P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C ., W . H . Purdy Organist , J . Gabriel I . G ., R . B . Estill , Wm . C . Grundy , J . C . Woolstone . R . B . Whitfield Stewards .

The Festival of St . John was a brilliant function , and reflected credit not only upon those Officers who had been actively concerned in the general arrangements , but also upon Brother Donald , of the Hotel , whose capital supervision and personal management scored a deserved success for Messrs . Spiers and Pond , as regards the catering .

Loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with songs , & c .,-rendered by members of the Lodge , and including Bros . Wrigley , Todd , Purdy , Ward , Harrop , Chapman , Beswick , and others . After the Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers had responded to their several toasts , Bro . Luke I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He complimented Bro . Stubbs upon having aspired to and attained what he considered to be an

undoubted honour , namely that of ruler of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge . The last twelve months had been to him one of the happiest periods of his life , and he sincerely hoped his successor would have an equally happy and prosperous time . Before closing his remarks , he reverted to the Instruction meetings held in connection with the Lodge , and strong-h- appealed to the Officers not to be negligent in attending tfiem .

Bro . Stubbs W . M . said he had not prepared a speech , and he did not deserve the ovation which his name had called forth . He admitted it was a great honour to occupy the position which he held that evening , but it was no surprise to him , because he had

commenced at the bottom round of the Masonic ladder , and had gradually worked himself forward . He had been complimented in every Office which he had held , and as he believed that true Brotherly love existed among them , he would do -his best to maintain the feeling . Bro . Stubbs then proposed the health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , saying that Bro , Luke was the first Initiate of