Reports Of Meetings.

same would bo continued during tho time ifc was under his mastership , and once again thanked them most heartily for the support they had given him . The next toast tho Worshipful Master had much pleasure in proposing , it being the health of the Immediate Past Master , with whom he would couple the Installing Officer Bro . Jeffery . In his immediate predecessor they

had a Brother they must all be very proud of , and they would no doubt take the opportunity of giving him a hearty welcome now thafc he had joined the " upper circle " in the Lodge . Of Brother Jeffery's capabilities they had had a splendid example that day , in fact , he could but think fche longer the Past Masters remained with them the better qualified they became to carry out any duties that might be required of them .

At this point Bro . Gunn stepped forward and , on behalf of the initiates of the past year , desired the I . P . M . 's acceptance of a small presentation as a memento of his work on their behalf in the Lodge . They desired him to accept a ring , which they hoped he would live to wear for many years amongst them . Bro . Bray tendered hearty thanks for the present . He could not find words to express his feelings , but he assured the younger members of the Lodge he should look upon their present as one of the happiest mementoes of a very happy time .

The W . M . here desired to add a few words . Addressing the I . P . M . he asked him to take home a small present for " Sister " Bray , in the form of a ring , and to ask her to accept it with the best wishes of the members of the Upton Lodge , and the hope she might wear it for many years in the company of their Immediate Past Master , as a memento of tho time he had spent in promoting the welfare of the Lodge . The I . P . M . made suitable response , being evidently overcome by the heartiness of the Brethren and their handsome presents .

Bro . Jeffery also responded , saying the work of that day had been of especial interest to him , as he had the honour of introducing the present Master into the Lodge . He felt the Brethren would agree with him that Bro . Rowberry had brought credit on his sponsor in the Lodge . Any work that might be required of him he should always be most happy to carry out , to the best of his ability .

The next toast—that of the Initiates—was heartily proposed by the Master , who recognised in a steady flow of members the stability of the Lodge and , indeed , of the Craft itself . They had had a goodly number of initiates in the Lodge that evening , and he felt the older members of the Lodge owed them a hearty welcome and a warm reception on their first appearance among them . They of the Upton Lodge most heartily welcomed all good men and true who came of their own free will and accord . The four initiates who yet remained responded in turn .

The W . M . next proposed the toast of the Visitors—a sentiment always well received and honoured in the Lodge , the members of which desired at all times to entertain guests in such a way as to induce them to wish to repeat their visits . He regretted some of the guests of the evening had had to leave before the proposition of the toast , as although somewhat late on the list he regarded it as the most important of the series .

Bro . Miles had very great pleasure in responding . He could not express tho delight he had experienced in seeing his friend installed in the chair of the Lodge . He hoped he might have as great success therein as had fallen to his lot , which was evidenced by the fact that his Brethren had re-appointed him as Master for a second year . Bro . Smith Preceptor of the Upton Lodge of Instruction also responded ,

expressing his pleasure and delight at seeing the Master so ably installed as he had been that day . Tbe work reflected great credit on the Pasfc Masters and tutors of the Lodge . In saying this he was nofc referring to anything he had done , as the Lodge enjoyed a wide reputation in this direction long before he had anything to do with it . He was also pleased to see such an efficient roll of Officers coming forward to follow in the chair , and felt perfectly safe in predicting a very successful future for the Lodge .

The other toasts on tbe programme were the Masonic Institutions , the Treasurer and Secretary , the Past Masters , and the Officers , concluding with the Tyler ' s toast . We regret we were unable to stay to reporfc these toasts , but the exigencies of our train service rendered our departure necessary—the Great Northern has not yet followed the example of the enterprising Great Eastern by running an all night service I Some good music was provided , with Bro . Holmes acting as accompanist . During the evening the Charity box of the Lodge was sent round the table , and realised £ 1 5 s 6 d .

ELLIOT LODGE , No . 1567 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , 2 nd insfc ., afc the Railway Hotel , Felfcham , when three new members were initiated , viz .: Messrs . W . Maurice Wiginton , George James , and W . J . Steere .

INSTRUCTION

NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 . AN exceptionally good meeting was held on Tuesday , at the comfortable rooms of Bro . L . Lake , the Kemble ' s Head , 61 and 62 Long Acre , W . C . The chair was taken by the host Bro . Lakewho received fche able support of

, Bros . C . Johnson S . W ., E . Beadle J . W ., J . D . Graham P . M . Preceptor , G . Faaz Sec , T . Davies S . D ., B . G . Lacy J . D ., W . Grove I . G , H . J . Weston r . M . Preceptor of the Eyre Lodge , No . 2742 , Menninger P . M ., A . J . Swash l-M .. . J . Sutcliffe , S . Jacobs , W . Tipton , J . Wynman , J . Collier , & c

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , for which Bro butcliffe acted as candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Johnson S . W ., with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . This being ended , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Swash , who examined Bro . Tipton , opened the Lodge in the second degree , and rehearsed tne ceremony .

Lodge wasresumed to the first degree , and Bro . Johnson was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday next . The perfect working of Bro . Johnson ( who is tlio Preceptor of the Southern Star Lodge , No . 1178 ) is well known , and snould attract a large attendance . p _ TJ" ? Lod S meets every Tuesday , afc eight o ' clock , Bro . J . D . Graham r . M . being the Preceptor .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . (~\ N Saturday , 9 th inst ., at the Windsor Castlo Hotol , Hammersmith W V- / Bros . John H . Gumming P . M . W . M ., H . Handover S . W ., K . M . Ross

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J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , A . Williams P . M . Prec , R . Reid P . M . S . D ., R ^ N . Larter P . M . J . D ., W . Hide F . M . I . G ., J . Stewart , & c The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Josey acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees and closed in both . Bro . Handover was elected fco fill the chair of W . M . afc the next meeting .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . THE first meeting of this Lodge since the summer recess was held on Monday , at fche Earl Derby Hotel , 155 High Road , Kilburn , N . W ., among those present being Bros . A . F . Hardyment W . M . 2698 Provincial Grand Steward Norfolk Preceptor as W . M ., M . Spiegel P . M . S . W ., Batchelor J . W ., R . J . Campbell P . M . Treasurer , H . Willsmer Sec , Woods S . D ., W . G . Coxen J . D ., S . A . Marks I . G ., Fraser Org ., Smith P . M ., Marks P . M ., Palmer ,

Line , Aylotfc , Browne , Greaves , and others . Bro . Greaves answered the questions , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lecture on the second tracing board was delivered by the W . M . Lodge was opened in the third and closed to the first , when Bro . Maurice Speigel was elected W . M . for the 18 th inst .

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LODGE OF SYMPATHY , No . 483 . THE members of this excellent Lodge resumed their labours after having been " called off " during the summer vacation , and a full programme of work was presented to tho Brethren upon their assembling at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Graveseud , on Wednesday . Bro . A . J . Walklin W . M . presided , and was supported by the following Brethren : —John N . Willis S . W ., W . Spencer Bowen J . W ., R . J . Beamish P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , Henry

Forss P . M ., Arthur Ronaldson P . M . P . P . A . G . S . Secretary , Orlton Cooper P . M ., Thos . H . Lygo P . M ., Ernest Ingman S . D ., J . A . Gillett J . D ., Thomas Smith I . G ., J . Axcell D . C , Geo . R . Ceiley Organist , C . Percy Bowen , T . A . Mummery , G . A . Grant , Jas . Hewison , A . J . Walklin jun ., F . Petfcingall , A . F . Denton , J . W . Sweet , Herbert Minton , A . E . Lockhart , Thomas D . Gee , W . H . Upton , T . Kemp , W . F . Buckland , G . 0 . Realff , E . Matthews , Dr . H . Thurnell , H . Dunniclift .

Visitors : Bros . A . J . Bonnett 1625 , John Solomon and George Masters W . M . and I . P . M . respectively of 77 , William Solkhon Treasurer 615 , G . F . Taylor P . M . 700 , H . Suthers 1329 , H . J . Mark 282 , A . E . Russell 251 , J . G . Prevosfc I . G . 77 , Fred Noakes 1343 , J . D . Simmonds 72 . Previous to entering the Lodge a photograph was taken of the members by Bro . Willis , on the Clarendon Lawn .

The Lodge was opened m due form , and with solemn prayer , after which the minutes of the last meeting , in June , were read and confirmed . The Byelaws were read and certain alterations agreed to . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Alfred Ernest Brunton , and Lieut . Alberto Chandler , Chilian Navy ( the latter gentleman by special requisition ) , with the result that both were approved as candidates for initiation . Bro . Alfred Josiah Williams , of the St . Andrews Lodge , No . 1817 , was accepted as a joining member .

Previous to the commencement of the ceremonial portion of the business the Brethren proceeded to the election of a Master , Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year , with tho result that Bros . John Nathaniel Willis S . W ., Thos . T . Hogg P . M ., and George Martin were elected to the respective offices , for which they individually returned their thanks .

Bros . J . W . Swan , E . G . Stafford and H . E . Turner , candidates for the second degree , answered the usual questions , and were subsequently passed as Craftsmen . Messrs . Horace Talis Denton and Alfred George Mason , already balloted for , together with Mr . A . E . Brunton , were then introduced and were regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Lieut . Chandler was unfortunately detained at Liverpool , and was therefore unable to be present .

Both the ceremonies were admirably conducted by Bro . Walklin , who would doubtless have also worked the third degree , had the three candidates who were on the agenda been able to attend . A grant of £ 15 from the Lodge Benevolent Fund was made to a distressed

Brother , who was now recovering from a long illness . Several initiates and joining members were proposed , aad one resignation was accepted with regret . A Past Blaster ' s collar and jewel , together with the Lodge jewel , were voted to Bro . Walklin for his services to the Lodge during his year of office .

This concluding the business of the evening , the visiting Brethren tendered their hearty good wishes , and the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and the meeting adjourned . The Brethren afterwards dined together , and the customary complimentary speeches were made . The harmony of tho meeting -was supplied by Bros . Fred Noakes , Bonnett , Ceiley , and others . The Installation Festival is fixed for Wednesday , 11 th October .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 1402 . THE annual festival was held at the Masonic Temple , Torquay , on Monday , 11 th inst ., when Bro . J . D . Beer S . W . was ably installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . John Lane P . A . G . D . C . of England Prov . J . G . W . of Devon , assisted by Bro . Samuel Wills , who delivered tho charges . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Turle for his services during the past year .

Holiday Arrangements.

HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS .

THE Midland Railway announce the continuance of the weekly summer excursions during tho current month , trains leaving St . Pancras at midnight on Fridays , 22 nd and 29 th inst ., and on Saturdays afc 5 . 15 a . m . and 10 . 5 a . m ., for Douglas ( Isle of Man ) , for 3 , 8 , 10 , 15 ov 17 days . Bach Saturday until fche end of the month there will also be excursions

to the Lake district , Buxton , Matlock , Southport , Blackpool , Scarboro , & c , & c , for varied periods , while special excursions arc announced for Friday midnight ( 22 nd September ) for Leicester , Loughboro , Nottingham , Manchester ( for the races ) , and Stockport , aud on Monday , 25 th , for Birmingham , for one of four days .