Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be 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 .

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DUKE OF FIFE LODGE , No . 2345 . A MEETING of this flourishing Lodge , under its popular W . M . Bro . Thos ' . Morris , was held at the Alexandra Hotel , Clapham Common , on Wednesday , 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros . 3 . Mitchell I . P . M ., A . Eobertson S . W ., G . F . Winny J . W ., R . Steele P . M . Treas ., 3 . W . Folkard P . M . Sec , H . Mitchell S . D ., 0 . Fitch J . D ., G . Taylor A . D . C , Machin P . M .

I . G ., Beckwith and F . W . Sinclair Stds ., Patrick P . M . Tyler , S . Cochrane P . M . P . G . Treas ., Geo . Everett P . M . P . G . Troas ., Harvey P . M ., Beaven P . M ., Langdon P . M ., Kidman , G . Ballard , Wver , Merrett , Simmons , Hole , Cooper , Oswald , H . L . Mitchell , Brinkman , " C . Merrett , B . Kench , H . Smith , S . Baker , 0 . Hearsay . T . Hall . Visitors : Bros . S . Rashleigb . P . M . 902 , H , Mitchell 1056 , W . Norton 1694 .

Four candidates were raised by the W . M . to the sublime degree of a M . M ., and one was passed to the degree of F . C . Other Lodge business was transacted . The members afterwards dined together , under the presidency of the W . M ., and spent a very happy time . Songs we ' re given by Bros . Smith , Machin , Cochrane , Hill , and Merrett .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . AT the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , 12 th inst ., Bros . 3 . Dinnis W . M ., Justin Allen S . W ; , J . Blaydes J . W ., F . Craggs Acting Prec , 3 . H . Gumming Sec , A . 3 . Swash S . D ., 0 . Humble J . D ., F . 3 . Larkman I . G-i and several others . Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Gumming answered

the questions and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Justin Allen was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The Auditors' report was presented , and duly passed by the Brethren . The ; Secretary stated that the sum of ten guineas had been balloted for and handed to the B . M . I . B ., in the names of two Brethren , from the funds of the Lodge during the past year .

The Preceptor , Treasurer and Secretary received the thanks of the Brethren for their past services . The annual supper was fixed for the 16 th proximo .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . THERE was an exceptional gathering , and a most successful evening was spent , on the occasion of the working of the Fifteen Sections in this Lodge of Instruction , on Wednesday of last week , at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , under the presidency of Bro . B . Da Costa P . M . 1349 , who was

supported by Bros . D . Moss I . P . M ., L . A . Da Costa P . M . S . W ., J . Oxley P . M . J . W ., 0 . Johnson Dep . Prec , A . J . Ward Sec , 3 . Richmond S . D ., 3 . Lotheim J . D ., E . Hart I . G ., J . H . Beach , S . Fonscca , J . Townsend , E . R . Young , W . Stead , B . J . Feldman , S . E . Young , W . Stead , 3 . Wynman , and others , the whole assembly numbering between sixty and seventy Brethren .

The sections of the first degree were worked by Bros . J . Davis , Lotheim , Emden , Richmond , D . Moss P . M ., J . Goulston , and B . Stewart P . M ., after which the Lodge was called from labour to refreshment . On resuming , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the five sections connected therewith were worked by Bros . Allison ( in the absence of Bro . Simmons ) , N . Goldman , 0 . Johnson ( in the absence of Bro . N . Isaacs ) , J . Oxley , and J . Goulston ( in the absence of Bro . W . Yetton ) .

The Lodge was further advanced , and the third degree sections worked by Bros . 3 . Oxley P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . M . Da Costa W . M . 1349 ) , L . A . Da Costa , and J . Davis ( in the absence of Bro . Harris I . P . M . 1349 ) , the last named bringing the work to a successful conclusion , the whole reflecting the greatest credit on the Brethren who assisted , as well as on the worthy president Bro . B . Da Costa , who did so much to ensure the success of the meeting by the ability he displayed in the chair .

Bro . C . Johnson Deputy Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to Bro . B . Da Costa W . M ., and recorded on tbe minutes , in recognition of the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair on the occasion . This was seconded by Bro . E . 3 . Ward Secretary , and unanimously agreed to by those present .

Bro . Da Costa , in acknowledgment , sincerely thanked Bro . Johnson for his very kind remarks , also the I . P . M . Bro . D . Moss P . M . 1849 , for the kind assistance he had rendered in the work of the evening . Bro . Johnson next proposed that in recognition of the Masonic treat the

Brethren had received from Bro . B . Da Costa the acting W . M ., also from Bro . L . A . Da Costa P . M . the S . W ., and from Bro . 3 . Oxley P . M . the J . W ., they be elected Honorary members of the Lodge , which was seconded by Bro . Hart and unanimously agreed to . The compliment was highly appreciated , and acknowledged by the three well known Brethren .

It was next proposed thnt a vote of thanks be passed fco the Brethren who had worked the different sections , especially to Bros . Allison , 3 . Davis , J . Oxley , and 0 . Johnson , who had kindly taken the place of others who were unavoidably absent , and this suggestion being seconded by Bro . Ward was unanimously agreed to .

Bro . D . Moss P . M . thanked the Brethren for their kind remarks , but their work did not require any compliments , they of the Israel Lodge were always pleased to render any assistance tbat was required of them , whether it was in the north , the east , the south , or the west . About twenty new members were elected , of whom several acknowledged the compliment paid them ,

Instruction.

IMPERIAL LODGE , No . 1694 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Douglas White's Pier Hotel , Chelsea , Bros . W . Mead W . M ., F . Davison S . W ., E . Harwell J . W ., G . Holland P . M . Prec , A . Sehofct Sec , W . Norton S . D ., G . E . White J . D ., F . Franklin I . G ., D . White , A . Roberts , W . Norton , H . J . Olive , T . Jeston White , J . Wynman , J . Leeks , F . Franklin , and others .

The Lodge was opened up to the second degree , and Bro . Franklin answered the questions , the ceremony of raising being afterwards rehearsed , with Bro . A . Roberts representing the candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and then called off and on , when Bro . Holland , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture .

Bro . Holland proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded the acting Master , for his services in the chair for the first time in this Lodge of Instruction , which Bro . Secretary had very much pleasure in seconding , the vote being duly carried and acknowledged . Bro . Roberts was elected a member , and Bro . F . Dawson chosen to preside on tho 31 st inst ., next Tuesday being Officers' night , while the following week the Preceptor will be in the chair .

We are pleased to record the establishment of a Chanty Association m connection with this Lodge , to which several Brethren have already given their support . , . We are extremely sorry to hear of the severe indisposition of Mrs . Douglas White , wife of the popular host , and hope she may soon be restored to perfect health .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . AT Bro . Rudderforth's ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , on Monday , Bros . W . West W . M ., R . Cawley 8 . W ., J . Culverhouse J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , John W . Simeons Sec , E . Nice S . D ., G . Yeoville J . D ., W . E . Davis I . G ., W . Rudderforth P . M ., W . H . Making , 0 . Menn , 3 . Wynman , H . Cousens .

Lodge was opened to the second degree , advanced to the third , and resumed to the second , when Bro . Cousens was examined , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Cawley was elected W . M . for Monday next , and he being -well known a full meeting may be expected . The work on this occasion was ably conducted by Bro . West , the acting W . M .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., Bros . J . H . Gumming W . M ., W . Herring S . W ., H . J . Cousens J . W ., A . Williams P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , A . J . Swash S . D ., E . Beid J . D ., W . Atkinson I . G ., E . Wilkins Steward . Past Masters R . W . Larter , W . Hide , M . Speigel , E . Fox ; Bros . J . Knight , W . Handover , J . R . Francis , J . Stewart , and others .

The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Francis , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , when Bro . Wilkins answered the questions , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Swash then assumed the chair , and went through the ceremony of investiture of Officers , Bro . Craggs kindly acting as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Gumming then returned to the W . M . ' s ohair , and after some routine business had been transacted , and hearty good wishes had been given and received , the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlfcon-cum-Hard y , on Friday , 6 th inst ., Bro . I . R . E . Birkett W . M . The principal business of the evening was tbat of balloting for Mr . . George Henry Smith , Traveller , Fallowfield , who was afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , and the passing to the degree of F . C . of Bro . C . T . Tallent-Bafceman .

An adjournment was afterwards made to the festive board , Loyal and Masonic toasts being pleasantly relieved by songs , & c . Among the many visitors , probably attracted by the popularity of Bro .

Tallent-Bateman as a public man , were Bros . J . Hardwicke Marsh P . M . 1730 Prpv . G . D ., William Richmond 267 1387 P . P . G . S . B . ( Manchester School Board ) , John Travers P . M . 1387 , J . Stanley Derbyshire J . W . 1045 , A . H , Dodd S . D . 993 , H . J . Farthing S . D . 1387 , and John Rudd J . D . 2688 .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE regular meeting was held at the Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , 11 th inst . Bro . Mark Steel Worshipful Master has begun his year of office by fully realising the anticipations we formed of him , and duly expressed in our

recent account of his installation , for he performed two ceremonies , namely that of passing Bro . Solomon Jacobs to the degree of F . C , and of raising Bro , Charles Backner to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . W . Dagnall J . W . presented and explained the working tools of the second degree to Bro , Jacobs .

At the festive board Loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with songs , etc ., rendered by Bros . J . H . Phillips Secretary , Hy . Norris S . D ., Leon Levy P . M ., and Jno . Crompton P . M . 152 . Bro . Phillips also treated the audience to an exhibition of thought reading , selecting Bro . Norris as his medium , some delightful and witty argot being evolved .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . THE regular meeting was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 12 th inst ., Bro . John Kinsey W . M ., there being a good attendance . Three ceremonies wore announced on the summons , viz ., the passing of Bros . Alfred Cord well and Jas . Plant into the degree of F . C , and the raising

of Bro . Harry Marsden to the sublime degree of M . M ., the passings being undertaken by Bro . Thos . T , Hardicker P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and the raising by Bro . Simon Mamelok P . M . Prov . G . J . D . Treasurer . Bro . A . G . Bryce S . W . presented and explained the working tools in each case . The usual festive board followed , Bro . William Boden P , M . Charity