Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall bo pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . IN order to clear off the work before the Lodge , so as to leave the evening of the Sth proximo free for the installation of Brother William Athol Bray , an emergency meeting -was called for Thursday of last week , at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . G ., under the flat of Bro . Henry Hyde W . M .

The Lodge being opened , Mr . Edward De Levante , a candidate for membership of the Lodge , was balloted for and approved , and being in attendance was admitted and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft . The ceremony was very impressively rendered by Bro . Hyde , and doubtless had its proper effect upon the initiate .

Bro . William Hartwell , a candidate for the second degree , answered the necessary questions in a manner that demonstrated his frequent attendance at the Lodge of Instruction , and was greeted with the approval of the Brethren . The Fellow Crafts' Lodge was duly opened , when Brother Hartwell was passed to this degree . Bros . Joseph Cooper and William Lionel Jones proved their proficiency as Craftsmen , and were subsequently raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and took their seats in the Lodge .

Both these ceremonies were also carried out in a most perfect manner by Bro . Hyde , in fact the working of all the Officers concerned was a pleasure to witness , and merits the utmost commendation . After the labours of the evening had terminated , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a pleasant social evening was spent , Bros . Martin , Jeffery , Cooper , Holmes , and others contributing to the entertainment .

The W . M . was assisted by Brothers W . A . Bray S . W ., P . M . Schmidt as J . W ., C . J . Free P . M . and Secretary , E . M . Jeffery as I . P . M ., W . 3 . Carroll as S . D ., H . J . Rowberry J . D ., A . B . Noble I . G ., E . 0 . Holmes Org . There were also present Bros . John Stroud P . M ., E . Hill P . M ., G . A . Peters P . M ., John Angles , 0 . Greenlands , G . Schaerer , Robt . Everett , G . W . Flatman , and 0 . W . Cooper , _ o . The Visitors were Bros . A . Grosse 879 , H . R . Bower S . D . 2278 , and Orlton Cooper P . M . _ . l .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ST MICHAEL LODGE , No . 211 . ON Monday , at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush Road , Bros . Wsbb W . M ., Turner S . W ., W . Ridgway J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . Preceptor , Ridley S . D ., Ross J . D ., Prior I . G ., and Wynman . The Lodge was opened in the first , and advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Prior answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .

Bro . Ross was elected a member , and Bro . Turner W . M . for tho next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , Bros . W . H . Handover W . M ., G . Weaver S . W ., T . Mogford J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , R . J . Rogers P . M S D G Knight P . M . J . D ., G . Meek I . G .. The ceremony of initiation was rehearsedBro . Wynman acting as

, candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . G . Mogford was examined and entrusted , the Lodgo was opened in tbe second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Both ceremonies rendered by the W . Mr gave great satisfaction . Bro . G . Weaver was elected to preside on Tuesday next .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , 11 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge Bros Justin Allen W . M ., F . J . Larkman S . W ., S . J . Parker J . W ' J H * Gumming Sec , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex Preeeptor ' R ' W Robinson S . D ., F . M . Ridley J . D ., E . H . Wilcox I . G ., H . T . Johnson , and others .

Lodge was opened , and advanced to the third degree , then resumed to the second , when Bro . J . H . Gumming answered the questions and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Tho W . M . gave the traditional history in a manner that would have done credit to any P . M . of years standing and it augurs well for the Royal Alfred Lodge that Bro . Justin Allen can earrv out

tne duties of the W . M . 's chair in such a practical manner , as our esteemed Brother is S . W . of the Mother Lodge and is most likely to be elected W . M . at the next meeting , in which case we feel sure the Lodge will have a ruler of whom any Lodge in the metropolis might feel proud . The first section of the first lecture was worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor .

Bro . F . J . Larkman Secretary of the Mother Lodge was elected W M for the next meeting .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday , at 3 o ' clock , at the Dover Castle , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . A . Cohen W . M ., C . Randall S . W ., A . Collins J . W ., A . Dareh P . M . Preceptor , T . Holland S . D ., T . F . Collins J . D ., W . J . Newstead I . G ., Wetton , Andrews , Jackley , Wynman , W . J . Perrin . After the usual formalities the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the third degree , for which Bro . Wetton offered himself a candidate . The

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ceremony of raising was then rehearsed . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Darch took the ohair , and gave the traditional history , which proved an unexpected treat to the Brethren . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . J . Perrin acting as candidate . Bro . C . Randall was elected W . M . for Wednesday next .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

SYMPATHY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 483 . THE members of this excellent Lodge , who have the advantage of Bro . Henry Forss as Preceptor , re-assembled on Monday of last week , after the summer vacation , at the Star Hotel , Gravesend . Bro . A . J . Walklin

occupied the chair , and appointed Bros . J . Gillett S . W ., J . Axcell J . W .. E . Ingman J . D ., W . F . Buckland I . G ., and George Martin Tyler to assist him . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very creditable manner . The Lodge was afterwards opened in the second and third degrees , and closed down . Bro . J . Gillett was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1182 . CONSECRATED at the Coffee House , Wavertree , in thc year 1867 , this Lodge started on a career of great promise , having several Craftsmen of repute at the head of affairs ; and the early indications of success then given have been verified on attachment to its transference to " another place " —the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , says the " Liverpool Mercury . "

The annual installation meeting held there on Thursday afternoon , 11 th inst ., afforded emphatic evidence of the vitality of the Lodge , which has very greatly distinguished itself with respect to the very essence of Masonry —hearty , liberal , and spontaneous support of the various Charities , in the city and in London , which have for their object the welfare of children , old men , and old women .

The chair , at the commencement of the proceedings , waa occupied by Bro . H . B . Wright Worshipful Master , and he crowned his year ' s work in connection with that important office by introducing six candidates to the Order , and afterwards installing his successor in the chair Bro . Robt . Wright , who was very impressively inducted into the office . Bro . H . B . Wright I . P . M . was the recipient of a valuable Pasfc Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the services he had rendered to the Ledge .

Banquet was served to about 120 Brethren , and in the course of the evening an excellent musical programme was given by Bros . Green , Lane , Kirkham , Edwards , T . Wright , Burt , Hollis , and Cave .

SAVILE LODGE , No . 1231 . AT the invitation of Bro . J . W . Smithies , J . P ., the members of the Savile . Lodge , Elland , paid a visit on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., to Biggin Hall , Northamptonshire . The party , several of whom were accompanied by their wives , numbered about forty . They left Elland at 6 * 8 a . m . The saloon carriages joined the saloon at Wakefield , and the party breakfasted on the way down . Peterborough was

reached shortly after ten o ' clock , and aftor the Cathedral had been visited the party were conveyed in specially provided carriages to Biggin Hall . On arriving at the Hall they were heartily welcomed by Alderman and Mrs . Smithies , family , and house party . They were entertained to a capital luncheon , presided over by the host and hostess , and the afternoon was spent in strolling about the gardens and extensive park . Afternoon tea having been partaken of , the party , before leaving , on the proposition of Bro . S . A .

Radcliffe W . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . Hoyle , accorded a hearty vote of thanks to Alderman and Mrs . Smithies for their hospitality . Alderman Smithies , replying , said he was delighted at all times to see his _ Uand friends at Rockcliffe , and he was proud of having that opportunity of receiving a visit from so many of them in such a place as that , and nnder such happy circumstances . The journey home was safely made , and the party arrived at Elland at 10 * 30 , feeling that they had all spent a most enjoyable day .

Gargantuan Repasts.

GARGANTUAN REPASTS .

rflHERK was a revival last week of an old plum pudding festival at I Paignton , Devon . It appears to have been a former custom of the inhabitants to provide a huge pudding every fifty years for distribution among the poor , the largest pudding on record having been made in 1858 , to celebrate the opening of the railway to Paignton . " It weighed a ton-and-ahalf , and cost £ 45 . Included in it were 573 pounds of flour , 191 pounds of bread , 382 pounds of raisins , 191 pounds of currants , 382 pounds of suet , 320

lemons , 144 nutmegs , 95 pounds of sugar , a quantity of eggs , and 360 quarts of milk . It was cooked in sections and afterwards ' built' together . The last Jubilee pudding was made in 1819 . It weighed 900 pounds , and , although boiling three days and nights in a large brewer ' s copper , was too ' doughy ' to be eaten . The pudding of last week was pare of the programme

at a church bazaar . It was boiled in sections , and when placed together weighed over 250 pounds . It contained fifty-two pounds of currants , fifty-two pounds of raisins , fifty-two pounds of flour , twenty-four-and-a-hah pounds of bread-crumbs , nine pounds of peel , seventy-two eggs , twenty-seven pounds of sugar , and two pounds of spice . It was drawn in procession round the town , and afterwards cut up and sold . "

A gigantic bowl of punch was provided at Alicant , Spain , on the 25 th of October 1694 , Admiral Edward Russell , then commanding tbe Mediterranean Fleet , being responsible for a sumptuous entertainment . " Thc tables were laid under the shade of the orange trees in four garden walks which converged to a centre , where stood a marble fountain . The latter was for the occasion turned into a Titanic punch-bowl . Four hogsheads of brandy , one pipe of Malaga wine , twenty gallons of lime juice .

two thousand five hundred lemons , thirteen hundredweight of fine white sugar , five pounds weight of grated nutmegs , three hundred toasted biscuits , and eight hogsheads of water , formed the ingredients of this monster production . An elegant canopy was placed over the liquor to prevent a too rapid evaporation or dilution by rain water ; while , in a boat built expressly for the occasion by the gallant admiral , a sailor boy rowed round the fountain , and continually filled the glasses or cups of the six thousand favoured guests who were assembled . "