Notices Of Meetings.

Grand Secretary , W . T . Howe P . G . P ., J . Miller 22 , John Green P . M . 27 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , B . Cundick P . M . 1421 , E . Somers P . M . 1602 , Archer 142 G , and E . C . Harbery 1070 . After tho minutes of last meeting had received confirmation , it was announced that an engagement wonld prevent the candidate for passing , Bro . Henry Seymour Clarke , from attending tho Lodgo at tho timo fixed for

that ceremony . The report of tho Audit Committee was then received and adopted . Bro . Joseph Clark now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . P . M . Myers , who had kindly undertaken to act as Installing Master . Tho W . M . elect , Bro . Samuel Love Green , was presented and duly obligated . Lodgo was advanced , a Board of Installed Masters formed , and the ceremony proceeded with . On the readmission of

those below the rank of I . M . the new W . M . was saluted , and he proceeded to invest his officers : —Thos . Goddard S . W ., W . D . Partridge J . W ., W . H . Myers P . M . Treasurer , G . E . Walters P . M . Secretary , S . Lewis S . D ., W . Macdonald J . D ., James Robson I . G ., G . C . Young Org ., Vaillaume D . C , II . J . Rayner W . S ., J . J . Marsh Tyler . Bro . Myors then delivered tho addresses to the Master , Warden ,

and brethren , and resumed his scat amidst tho congratulations of all assembled . Routine work was then proceeded with , tho proposed resignation of two members was considered , and tho name of a gentleman as a candidate fer initiation at tho next meeting of the Lodgo was handed in , after which tho W . M . received tlio hearty good wishes of tho visitors , and tho Lodgo

was closed . To onr excellent Brother William Grist had boon entrusted tho duty of providing tho creature comforts , and , under so able a caterer , the brethren did justice to a capital banquet . On tho removal of tho cloth , tho W . M . gavo tho customary Loyal and Masonio toasts . With tho Grand Officers he associated the names of the three who wero present , who , in duo courso , replied .

Bro . Do Lande Long was gratified at tho way in which mention had been mado of the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters . Ho regretted ho had not been present at an earlier stage of the proceedings , but ho was much impressed with tho way in which Bro . P . M . Myors , the Installing Master , had explained the working tools of the three degrees . Ho congratulated tbo Lodge on having so competent a

Past Master , and thanked the brethren for the hearty way in which they had received him and his fellow Grand Officers . Bro . Buss followed ; he had attended most of tho installation meetings of the Lodge , and was intensely gratified to see the spirit of harmony now prevailing . He congratulated Bro . S . L . Green on attaining his present position , and trusted he would have a

prosperous and happy year . Bro . Howe said ho had been first W . M . of the Lodge , ancl Bro . S . L . Green was its first initiate . It was a great pleasure for him to bo present at his installation meeting , which had been conducted in so impressive a manner by Bro . Myers , who must be complimented for the ability he displayed . The next toast was tho health of tho W . M ., which dnty was

gracefully performed by tho I . P . M . Bro . Clark , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Green . The W . M . then proposed the health of tho Visitors , and to this responses wero mado by several of thoso present . Tho Past Masters were next honoured , and Bro . Clark was presented , in the name of tho Lodge , with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of the ability ho had displayed in conducting tho proceedings during

his year of office . Bro . Clark hardly knew how to express his gratitude for this mark of thoir regard . Ho had taken office with a certain amount of diffidence ; but , with tho assistance of the Past Masters , he had had a very pleasant time . He felt himself an unworthy recipient of their bounty , but assured them he appreciated tho many kindnesses he had received at the hands of the members of the

Lodge . Bro . Myers , in replying , briefly referred to the past history of tho Lodge , and drew a favourable comparison as to its future . He felt the Officers who had that day been appointed would strive most energetically to advance the interests of the brethren , and was much gratified at tho honour conferred by tho attendance of so many Grand Officers and Visitors . After

a few words from Bro . P . M . Wilkinson , Bro . Harbery , who throughout the evening had been most energetic in his exertions for tho entertainment of tho guests , gave a most forcible reading of " A Tale of the Sea , " which was greatly applauded . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , and paid both these worthy Officers high compliments for the zeal aud ability they

displayed . Bro . Myers acknowledged tho compliment , and then Bro . Walters remarked that this was the fifth time ho had been invested with the collar of Secretary ; however , he wonld take this opportunity of intimating to the brethren that ho aspired to the Master's chair of tho Lodge , and he trusted that while serving them in his present capacity , they would not overlook his claims . Several

other toasts followed ; the olivo branch for peace-making was not disregarded during the evening's proceedings , aud we hopo and trust the happy feeling that was re-established by those who strove to act as peace-makers will bear goodly fruit , and that the Royal Leopold Lodgo has now inaugurated a career of happiness and prosperity which may last for many , many years—indeed , for all time .

Metropolitan Chapter , No . 1507 . —An emergency meeting of this Chapter will be held by direction of the M . E . Z . Comp . Willing , at the Metropolitan Club , 2 ( 5 J Pontonvillc-road , Kings Cross , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., to take into consideration the necessity of removing the Chapter , as tho proprietor has di .-posed of tho premises . This will no doubt affect the Kings-cross Lodgo aud tho Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , which are hold at the same place .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 — At the " Feathers " Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 4 th Sept . Bros . E . C . Porter W . M ., Rickwood S . W ., ' Wright J . W ., Coop S . D ., Hamilton J . D ., Yewens I . G ., Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor , Burr Secretary 5 Bros . Fernee , Seward , Stephens , Wells , Tink Brown , II . Kasner , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of meetings on the 14 th and 28 th August were read , confirmed , and signed . The ceremony

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of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Wells candidate . Tho Lodge resumed to first degree . Bro . Burr explained tho circumstances under which ho felt compelled to resign tho position of Secretary . It was thon proposed that tho resignation of Bro . Bunbe accepted , with regret , and on the motion of Bro . Bnrr , seconded by Bro . Coop , Bro . J . Wells was nnanimously elected Honorary Secret rry of tho Lodgo of Instruction . A cordial voto of thanks was accorded

to Bro . Burr for tho many services ho had rendered . Bros . Seward , 11 . Kasner arret E . C . Porter were elected to audit tho accounts for tho past year . On tho motion of Bro . Tucker , seconded by Bro . Seward , a sum of 40 s was voted to Bro . Mansfield , Belfast Lodge , 88 I . C ., founder of Lodge No . 1037 Timarn , affiliated to English Const ! , tution with Lodge No . 10 ( 5 ( 3 , whoso ease was brought forward on the 11 th of Angust b y Bro . Yewens . Bro . Rickwood was elected W . M . for the next mentinf .

Eoyal Wye Lodge , No . 1807 . —At a meeting hold at the Masonic Rooms , Builth , Breconshire , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . Present—Bros . II . C . I . Rich W . M ., A . GWynne Vaughan S . W ., J . W . Conltliard J . W ., B . Davies Treas ., J . A . Whittle Sec , H . Carr S . D ., Wm . Price I . G . Visitors—Bros . F . H . Price , H . C . Rich jnn ., Sweeting ; and a large number of members . Tho Lodge bavin" - been

opened in duo form , the minutes of last meeting wero read and eonfirmed . Two candidates wero proposed for initiation , and two brethren as joining members . Three brethren having been passed to tho second , and four raised to tho sublime degree , tho Lod ^ o waa lowered ancl closed in ancient form , and tho brethren adjourned

from labour to refreshment . This Lodgo , which was only conso . crated in April last , promises to be one of tho most flourishiti" in the province of tho Eastern Division of South Wales—fifteen " good men and true " having already been initiated into tho mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry .

Practical Masonry

PRACTICAL MASONRY

IN glancing over tho pages of our Masonic exchanges , and in wading through tho lengthy and learned addresses annually delivered to their flocks by the out-going Grand Masters at Annual Communications throughout the States , we aro struck forcibly by the apparent unanimity with which practical subjects are avoided , and attention almost wholly turned toward Utopian flights into tho im . possible and impracticable . Instead of teaching men and Masons

how they should apply their knowledge of Freemasonry to tho everyday experiences of their existence , and utilizing their superior wisdom by imparting practical knowledge to those subordinate to them , onr " wise men " fall into a beaten track , and with ono accord indulge in orations replete with beautiful sentiment , and with an eloquence which would pnt to shamo thn veriest Grecian orator , bat of

no possible utility to those seeking after a method by which to apply Masonry to their lives . In our mind Masonry is practical , or it is nothing ; it is a blessing toman because of its adaptability to the wants of his nature , or it is a useless ceremony which takes both his timo and attention , giving no adequate returns for tho demands which

it makes on both . To onr thinking , Masonry was designed as a blessing to its professors , and as a means of lightening the load which wo havo to bear in this life . How shall we avail ourselves of this blessing is a subject which should command the attention of thoso chosen for great office on account of their superior wisdom . How mnch better it would be for our orators to confine themselves to

practical subjects , avoiding tho high-flown style so generally adopted , and taking especial pains to impress upon thoir auditors the importance of loading Masonic lives . The want of this ago is a proper interpretation of tho duties which aro incumbent upon thoso taking tho obligations of tho Craft ; a proper appreciation of the weight and force of those obligations , and

a clear perception of tho end and aim of tho Institution . These subjects aro to be understood only by study and close application upon tho part of tho newly-made Brother , and where books or documents fail to clearly present the subject , it becomes the manifest duty of lecturer and Grand Officer to interpret for tho seeker after knowledge . Tho elevation of a Brother to a hi „ h office imposes upon

him solemn and important duties : ho assumes something moro than honour—responsibility and accountability for the faithful discharge of its obligations , one of which is that of teacher , both by example and precept , to those who wait , in a measure , upon his ministry . Wo suggest therefore , " to mako Masonry more practical " is a question which demands the attention of our Masonic scho ' ars , orators aud Grand Officers . Wo do not excuse the journalist from the proper

appreciations of this duty ; they are also teachers , ancl should be careful , at all times , to faithfully fulfil the obligations of their peculiar vocation . We desire that the tenets and precepts of tho Institution may bo applied to our daily work , that by the benign influences of Masonry the jonrney through life may be rendered a pleasant one , and that we , dying , leave behind us the unspeakable gift of an irreproachable and blameless record . —Masonic Newspaper .

Tho Keystone is not surprised that tho " hard times should lead brethren , in certain jurisdictions , to consider the per diem and travelling exporises paid to representatives to Grand Lodge as an extravagance that ought to be abolished . The last Masonic Newspaper , with reference to the expense of Grand Lodge Annual Communications in New York , argues in favour of biennial instead of annual sessions , and says -.

—"There is no corporation or association , civil or elemosynary ( outside of Masonry ) whoso records will show such gross extravagance , and such wasteful expenditure , with such poor results . Let ns consider this well , and while we are solving the problem of how to do it , it may be that we shall sue that the abolition of the Annual Commnnications of the Grand Lodge , and the substitution of fewer sessions , is 0110 step in that direction . "