Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN . ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE , No . 72 . THE members of this old and well known Lodge assembled in strong force on Monday , 7 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , to witness the perfect working of their popular Worshipful Master Bro . F . A . Taylor , who was supported during the evening by Bros . W . Smith I . P . M ., G . Body S . W ., Joseph Cohen W . M . 2184 J . W ., F . Dunn P . M . Treas ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor of the Terriers Lodge of Instruction Sec , C . H .

Randall S . D ., J . Fisk J . D ., W . H . Collins I . G ., H . B . Smith Stewd ., John A Barton Org ., J . Rawles Tyler ; Past Masters G . Horton , N . Turner , . W . E Abrahams , and others ; Bros . W . Smith , G . Cross , H . Neighbour , G . R Irvine , J . S . Conisbse , W . Neighbour , F . A . Fountain , W . Newton , B . T Crabtree , L . G . Peradon , P . White , A . J . Avery , J . Barton , A . Crabtree , W S . Robinson , W . Conyers .

Among the Visitors were Bros . F . J . Whitehead I . P . M . 180 , J . Walham 1987 , R . Cohen 1658 , G . R . Huntley 720 , 0 . Lewis 889 , G . J . North 2272 , Davenall S . W . 1602 , J . Tayler 193 , C . Gumpetz P . M . 869 , H . Newland P . M . 28 , G . Harridge 1922 , W- H . Shaw J . W . 1772 , J . M . W . Jones , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge was opened at 4 * 30 p . m ., when the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Bro . B . T . Crabtree , who had been initiated at the previous Lodge , waa presented to be passed to the higher degree , and was duly entrusted , after satisfactory proof of his efficiency as an Apprentice . The Lodge was then opened up , and Bro . Crabtree was regularly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . This ceremony being ended , the W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when the following candidates were introduced , after the ballot had

been proved unanimous m their favour : Mr . Amos Cooper , Mr . Charles Gerrard , Mr . Percy A . Whitbread , and Mr . Walter Gabriel Monteillet . In regular order these , four gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , in connection with which work we may express agreeable surprise at the ability displayed by the W . M ., who filled the honourable position of Worshipful Master for the first time since his installation as ruler of the Lodge .

The Worshipful Master proposed that the Lodge should arrange for a summer outing , a suggestion which was seconded by Bro . A . Darch P . M . Sec , and was unanimously accepted by the members , the following Brethren being elected as Stewards : Bros . W . Smith I . P . M ., G . Horten P . M ., Joseph Cohen J . W ., G . Body S . W ., W . Neighbour , F . Fountain , H . B . Smith , and J . S . Conisbee .

Bro . F . Dunn Treasurer , in most sympathetic manner announced to the W . M . and Brethren that Bro . Past Master W . R . Russell was dangerously ill , which report was received with considerable regret . The W . M . proposed that a letter should be sent from the Lodge , expressing the regret of the members , and wishing Bro . Russell a speedy recovery , which suggestion was unanimously supported .

Letters of regret at inability to attend were read from several Brethren , hearty good wishes were tendered to the W . M ., and the Lodge was closed , the company adjourning to the Banquet Room , where an excellent repast was provided under the personal superintendence of Mr . L . Barry , Manager of this famous old Masonic house .

After the Loyal toasts Bro . Smith I . P . M . assumed the gavel , and expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be in the position to propose the health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge . By the perfect manner in which their ruler had carried out the work that evening he had proved to the Brethren that they had selected the right man to preside over them . In everything he undertook there was promise of efficiency , and he felt sure there was a great future before the Royal Jubilee Lodge , the members of which must heartily wish Bro . Taylor a prosperous and busy year of office . The toast was most enthusiastically received .

The W . M ., on rising to respond , again met an ovation . He first sincerely thanked the I . P . M . and Brethren for the toast , and then assured them he should do everything in his power for the welfare of the Lodge while it remained under bis direction . Time was short , and he should have to curtail his remarks , but he could not omit an expression of his pleasure at

seeing so many familiar faces from Lambeth , Chelsea , Cheshunt and elsewhere ; he hoped to have the pleasure of seeing the Brethren present again on many future occasions . He also desired to tender a word of thanks to the Officers of the Lodge , for the way in which they had supported him in the work of fche day .

The W . M . nexfc proposed the toast of tha I . P . M . He could not find words to sufficiently thank Bro . Smith for the kind assistance he had rendered , and hoped to receive similarly loyal support from him during the remainder of his year of office . He felt the Brethren would join him in the wish that Bro . Smith would be with them in the Lodge for many years to come .

Bro . Smith thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their good wishes , and was delighted to be called upon to respond to such kind remarks . He had been told by fche worthy Treasurer and Secretary that he had made a record during his term of office , and he was pleased to hear so , but the present Worshipful Master would , he was sure , beat that record . He had undertaken to represent the Lodge at the next Festival of the Boys School , to which he had made a contribution in his own name , while several of the Brethren had

also promised subscriptions , but he should like still more support , as he wished to represent the Lodge with flying colours . He had specially to thank the members for having added twenty guineas from the Lodge funds . The nexfc toast was that of fche Initiates , who were heartily welcomed by the W . M ., who not only gave them a few words of encouragement , but expressed the opinion thafc fche latest additions to the Lodge would prove a considerable benefit ; to it .

Bro . Cooper thanked the W . M . for having initiated him , and the Brethren for having accepted him . In time -to come he hoped to fill the position which tho W . M . occupied ab present . Bro . Gerrard also thanked the W . M ., and promised to render every support to the Lodge . He hoped he would do credit to them in the future .

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Bro . Monteillet said he hoped the Lodge would continue a great success . He was •proud to have been initiated inithe Royal Jubilee Lodge , for ; whibh , he thanked the W . M . and Brethren . ' ' ' " ' " ' ' ' " ' - ' Bro . Whitbread said the beautiful ceremony had greatly impressed him , and he was very pleased-to be _ Brother ' amongst them . In time to come he hoped to show the Brethren that they had not made a mistake by having elected him a Brother amongst them .

In submitting the . toast of the Visitors the W . M . said how pleased the members always were to welcome guests among them ; they would ever strive to give thorn a hearty welcome . Replying , Bro . Whitehead I . P . M . 180 . said it was not the first time he had visited this Lodge , and he hoped it would not be the last . He had greatly admired the excellent working of the W . M ., and congratulated the Brethren on haying " so ; perfect , a Worker . , to rule over them .

Brother Jones said he was one of the old Boys of the Royal Masonic Institution . His father had died when he was very young , but , thanks to the Great Architect of the- Universe , he was elected to that excellent Institution and owed his present position entirely to Freemasonry . He hoped shortly to be in a position to give tangible proof of his gratitude , as he should certainly da everything in his power for the excellent Institutions of the Crkft . ; ' •'"' ¦ •'

Bro . Shaw said the Royal Jubilee Lodge was the first he visited after his initiation , and he had been so much impressed on the occasion with the beautiful working he saw there that he decided to leave no stone unturned that hindered him rising to the dignity of Worshipful Master . He was pleased to say he was ' now Junior : Warden of his Lodge , and hoped to be its Master within a couple of years . Other Visitors also replied in suitable terms .

The toast of the Past Masters ,-including the Treasurer and Secretary , followed . Bro . Dunn Treas . thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks and congratulated him on haying the Lodge in so good a financial position . He might mention , for the information of the Initiates in particular , that they did not

always think of pleasure—indeed their principal thought was charity , which was never forgotten among the members of their Lodge . He felt sure at least £ 150 would be added to the list of their Immediate Past Master , ere he was called upon to render , an account of his Stewardship . He was gratified to think the Bodge stood on a very firm footing indeed .

Bro . Darch followed , saying how proud he was to occupy the honourable position of Secretary of the Lodge , for which he wished continued prosperity . The Officers were regularly toasted from the chair , the W . M . saying how much he had been indebted for their kind co-operation . Bros . Body and Cohen made suitable response , after which the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment , and the meeting was brought to an end .

During the evening a choice selection of songs ' , recitations , & c . was given , among those who contributed to the harmony being Miss Hetfci Hoteree ( who was deservedly encored ) , Bro . F . W . Stephens P . M . ( as good as ever ) , Albert Pearce , Charles B . Gammon , Charles Volcart , and others . Bro . John Barton ( Organist of the Lodge ) presided with his usual ability at the piano .

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . THIS Lodge , which-is now , in ; the Tilth year of its existence , held its installation meeting on" Monday , 21 st ult ., at the Restaurant Frascati , Oxford Street , Bro . W . Hinds W . M . presiding . After Mr . William Henry Ring and Mr . Joseph Cohen had been initiated , and Dr . G . Michael and Bro . Horace Barnett elected joining members , Bro . Hinds installed as Master of the Lodge for the next twelve months Bro . J . A . Witthaus .

Bro . Hinds was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel on behalf of the Lodge , and with a P . M . collar and jewel by the Brethren individually . * ¦ Bro . Alexander Levy Past District Grand Treasurer Kimberley , In consideration of his fifty years' membership of the Lodge , presented the Lodge with a beautiful ivory gavel , says the " City Press . "

Bro . D . Hills P . M . Secretary gave notice that at the next meeting he ahould move that fifty guineas be given to the Stewards list for the Roy » l Masonic Institution for Boys . Before the proceedings of the evening olosed £ 120 was placed on the list by the Brethren .

V < J u SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE , No . 1820 . BRO . W . Hunter Johnson , who was W . M . of this Lodge in 1890 , was installed for the second time , at the annual festival , held at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., on the 4 th inst . The following Officers were -invested : —Bros . Barnett Smith S . W ., Gunnyon J . W ., Robert Grey P . J . G . W . Treasurer , Henry Grey P . M . Secretary , Kidson S . D ., Crimp J . D ., Abrams I . G . Previous to the installation the outgoing Master Bro . H . J . Wilde initiated Mr . Matthew Fletcher Oxenford into the privileges of the Craft .

ECCENTRIC LODGE , No . 2488 . THE Worshipful Master Bro . W . Singleton Hooper presided for the last time previous to the installation of his successor , at a regular meeting of this Lodge , on Friday , 4 th inst ., at the Caf 6 Royal , Regent Street , W . He was assisted by Bros . Walter Clifford I . P . M ., Edward Lockwood acting as S . W ., Lionel H . Harris J . W ., Walter Beard P . M . Treasurer , W . Sergeant Lee P . M . as S . D ., Hepworth Dixon acting as J . D ., Tom Fraser I . G ., and a goodly number of the members , and Visiting Brethren .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees for the purposes of business , and resumed to the first , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . E . Beard and G . Aylmen proved their proficiency aa 'Prentices , by promptly answering the usual questions , thereby reflecting credit upon their sponsors , and evincing their earnestness in Freemasonry . They were then passed to the second degree , and invested as Craftsmen .

Bro . Albert Charles Hills was raised to the sublime degree , and took his seat in the Lodge as a Master Mason . Both tho ceremonies were perfectly performed by Bro . Hooper , in his usual masterly manner , he giving the whole of the traditional history and the explanation of tbe third Tracing Board . Indeed , it is difficult to imagine how the ritual could be better rendered . The same remark applies to the Officers , and bears out our previous statement that there is nothing of eccentricity , beyond the name , in connection with this Lodge .

The next business was the election of a Master for the ensuing year , and as the Senior Warden did not desire the preferment at the present time , the choice of the Brethren fell upon Bro . Lionel H . Harris , who was congratulated by the W . M ., and returned his thanks to the Lodge for the honour conferred .