Reports Of Meetings.

Atkin , who was as usual most ably supported by Officers and Brethren , among them being Bros . W . Roots I . P . M ., H . Bulpitt S . W ., R . J . Morley J . W ., John Hattersley P . M . P . G . W . Bucks . Treas ., James O'Dea P . M . Sec , J . A . Cannon S . D ., W . Pottinger P . M . G . S . B . Bucks , J . D ., A . Brown acting I . G ., E . Hull D . C , W . J . Waterman Org ., J . Youldon P . M . P . P . G . D . C Surrey , J . Smith , and A . J . Fordham Stewards , James Harding P . M . Tyler , and several members .

A nongst the visitors was Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B . Seo . Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed Bro . Gorey , who was initiated at the previous meeting , answered the questions leading to the higher degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and that Brother was passed as a Fellow Craft .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the ballot was taken for Messrs . John F . Jennings , G . Wood , and A . E . Butler . This proving unanimous in their favour those gentleman were regularly introduced into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . O'Dea P . M . Secretary read several communications , amongst others one from Bro . Reynold , who regretted being unable to attend on account of very bad health , but he hoped the W . M . and Brethren would have an

enjoyable evening . The Worshipful Master desired that a letter be sent to that Brother , wishing him a speedy recovery , and at the same time hoping to see him in good health at the next meeting . Bro . A . Thorne , who is abroad , was accepted as a country member . Three resignations were accepted , and this ending the labours of the evening the Lodge was closed , whereupon the W . M ., Officers and Stewards retired to the reception room , to welcome the . Lady Visitors , and conduct them to the Banqueting room , where a recherche repast was provided , the Hall and tables

being most tastefully decorated with flowers , evergreens and other plants . Everything was of the veiy best , in fact the reputation of the famous Hotel was again well sustained , Bro . George Callingham the proprietor looking after the comfort of all the guests , but especially the Ladies . At the conclusion of the banquet the W . M ., in his usual eloquent manner , gave the first toast—the Queen and the Craft—which was attended to in Loyal manner .

Bro . Roots I . P . M . gave the toast of the Worshipful Master , saying that in him the Brethren had a Master , who not only understood the work of Freemasonry to perfection , but one who also studied the prosperity of the Lodge , in fact he did everything it was possible for the welfare of Freemasonry . After the labours of the Lodge were ended he worked to ensure the comfort of the Brethren . That night above all nights he had done everything to make the company comfortable , especially the lady visitors .

The W . M . was received in a most enthusiastic manner . He thanked Bro . Roots for his kind remarks , and the Ladies and Brethren for having received the toast in so cordial a way . It was perfectly true he studied the welfare of the Lodge , and what he did in the Lodge or at the festive board was done for love of Freemasonry . The high position he held in the Lodge was gained by hard work and attention . The Masonic knowledge he possessed he had to thank Bros . Roots and O'Dea for . Both of them were able Past Masters of the Borough Lodge , and both Preceptors of Lodges of Instruction . The

Borough Lodge was only three years old , but was in the unique position of being able to boast that up to now its Past Masters had both been Preceptors of Lodges of Instruction . It was thought that he was the only member who had sufficient cheek to follow in the chair two such eminent Freemasons . It had long been his ambition to occupy the position of Worshipful Master , and ho was , he believed , the only man in London this year who had the honour of occupying the chair of two Lodges—namely , the Borough and the Ebury in his case—at the same time .

The Worshipful Master next had the honour to give the toast of the evening—one of the most important possible—the Ladies . The Borough Lodge had wisely decided that they should have a Ladies Banquet every year , and they had proved great successes . The presence of the Ladies added immensely to the enjoyment of an evening , and he hoped to be honoured with their pleasant company on a future occasion . He had much pleasure in calling upon Bro . J . Stanton to reply for the Ladies , which was done in a most humorous manner .

The W . M . gave the toast of the Masonic Charities , saving that the members of the Borough Lodge always attended to the call of charity . The Lodge had always been represented at the Festivals held during its existence , and on each occasion had sent them donations . He was pleased to see by the jewels they wore that many of the Ladies present were Life Governors of the Charities . No doubt Bro . Terry Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution would oblige with a little explanation of the work of the Institutions .

Brother James Terry , with his usual flow of eloquence , gave a full description of the three Charities , and what they were doing . He made a powerful appeal to the Ladies to support their husbands in continuing to contribute , and give their assistance to the excellent Institutions . Numerous other toasts followed , and were responded to . During the evening an excellent programme of musio was provided under the direction of Bros . Waterman and Attwood , and altogether a most happyevening was spent .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , 20 th inst ., at the Star and Gaiter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bios . S . W . Keene P . M . W . M ., H . T . Johnson S . W ., B . H . Wilcox J . W ., J . B . Gumming Sec , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Preceptor , W . Langdon S . D ., W . Smith J . D ., A . H . Bridger I . G .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gumming acting as candidate . Lodge was then called on * and on . Bro . Williams answered the ejuestions , was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degiee , and Bro . H . T . Johnson was unanimously elected to occupy the chair oi W . M . at the next meeting .

Bro . Johnson , who is a leading light in journalistic circles , and author of several successful plays , is very popular amongst the Brethren in the neighbourhood , and we predict that many will put in an appearance when they become aware of his election to the chair .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 22 nd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . L . Powell W . M ., W . T . Ridgway S . W ., J . H . Gumming J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , W . Hellier P . M . acting Preceptor ,

Instruction.

E . Wilkins S . D ., P . Cronm J . D ., W . Herring I . G ., H . J . Cousens , J . Knight , S . W . Keene P . M ., and others . Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Keene answered the usual questions and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the same Brother acting as candidate . Lodge was then closed down and the second section of the first lecture was worked by the Brethren , under the direction of P . M . Hellier .

Bro . S . W . Keene W . M . of the Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 P . M . 865 P . P . G . P . Middlesex was unanimously elected a member of this popular and well attended Lodge of Instruction . Bro . F . Craggs P . M . gave notice that he should propose the usual annual subscription from the funds to that excellent Institution ' , the West London Hospital . Bro . Ridley was elected to act as W . M . on the 5 th prox .

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