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CEAET : METEOPOLITAN . — : o : — WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . Presentation to BPO . J . Welford P . M . Treasurer . THE last meeting for the season of this prosperous Lodge took place on Thursday , 21 st inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , Holborn , W . C ., when

there were present : —Bros . F . Wortham W . M ., C . T . Brown I . P . M ., G . Weaver S . W ., C . E . Lilly J . W ., J . Welford P . M . Treas ., S . R . Walker P . M . See ., W . Busby S . D ., H . H . Bagnall J . D ., E . Thomas I . G ., F . Beesley and C . Halston Stewards , B . B . Hopkins Organist , S . Ellis P . M . Tyler ; Past

Masters * . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., W . H . Faircloth , W . M . Roberts , T . W Allen , J . W . Curtis , A . Arrowsmith ,. B . J . Rogers ; Bros . T . Matthews , F Brock , G . Butcher , M . Rockman , E . White , N . Bolles , A . Pemberton , B Gillings , J . Martin , J . Stroud , J . Atherton , J . Kilvert , A . Clark , J . Norris , G Goddard , J . Woodford , Leslie Barry , E . Graham , J . Arte , and several others Among the Visitors were Bros . C . W . Dyer 1563 , H . Rolles 1381 , B Upton P . M . 132 S , C . Spencer West 2182 , R . Thomas 511 , G . Frisbe and G H . Frish , Scotia , 340 , J . Wynman , and several others .

The Lodge was opened by Bro . F . Wortham , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Brown I . P . M ., and Bros . Atherton , Tompkins , Matthews , Pemberton , and Gilling were examined , and , having answered the usual questions in a most satisfactory manner , were entrusted . The Lodge was further opened up , and in due course those Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason .

Tho W . M . again took the chair and resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Messrs . Leslie Barry , John Arle , and C . Graham were presented as candidates for initiation , the ballot having been proved unanimous in their favour . With the usual formalities these gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , this and the former ceremony being very satisfactorily rendered .

By desire of the W . M . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . ( father of the Lodge ) in most eloquent and flattering terms presented Bro . J . Welford P . M . Treasurer with a very handsome silver tea and coffee service , including a silver salver to match . Bro . Welford , in acknowledgment , said he was most happy and delighted

to receive the elegant present ; it was really more than he deserved . He could not thank Bro . Cottebrune , the W . M ., and the Brethren of the Lodge sufficiently , but he could assure them it would always be regarded by him as a memento of the Westbourne Lodge , and he was sure his children would esteem it as highly as he did .

The business of the Lodge being ended , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The cloth removed , the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were received in a kindly spirit . Bro . Cottebrune responded for the Grand Officers . The quotation on the programme described them as all worthy men , and he could testify that that was a fact . The Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master discharged their duties with zeal and ability , and every Officer of Grand Lodge tried to emulate them .

Bro . 0 . T . Brown I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of the W . M ., said the Worshipful Master had fulfilled his duties that evening in an admirable manner . They were not all professionals , but the W . M . was proficient in the work and would , he was sure , give equal satisfaction on future occasions . The W . M . thanked Bro . Brown and the Brethren for their kindness , assuring them that he would do his best to give satisfaction . He now had much pleasure to announce to the Brethren the intention of having a summer outing , and felt sure the Brethren on the Committee would make it a success .

The W . M . next presented the toast of the Initiates , to whom he tendered a hearty and fraternal welcome . Bro . C . Graham thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks , and hoped to carry out his duties in a satisfactory manner . Bro . John Arle thanked the W . M . for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them , and hoped to be a credit to the Lodge .

Bro . Leslie Barry most sincerely thanked the Worshipful Master for having initiated him into Freemasonry , and the Brethren for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them . He had been very much impressed with the ceremony , and assured them he should never forget his obligation . Past Master Rogers he sincerely thanked for having proposed him as a member of

the Lodge , and Bro . Weaver for having seconded the proposition , and he assured the Brothcn that in time to come he hoped to be able to prove to them all that the confidence reposed in him had not been misplaced . He had very much pleasure in wishing prosperity to the Westbourne Lodge , remarks which were highly appreciated .

The W . M . next gave the toast of the visitors , saying the Westbourne Lodge gave them a most hearty greeting , and hoped they had enjoyed themselves .

This was ably responded to by Bro . C . W . Dyer 1563 , who complimented the W . M . on his working . It was uo easy task to raise five Brethren , and to initiate three . Ho was pleased to say he had spent a very pleasant evening . Bros . Spencer West 2182 , R . Upton P . M . 1328 , and other visitors also responded in appropriate terms . Bro . Wortham W . M . said he had now very much pleasure to propose the health of the I . P . M . and Past Masters . They were the backbone of the Lodge , and with their assistance they would surmount every difficulty .

Bro . Welford P . M ., who responded in happy terms , said the Past Masters were always pleased to render any assistance that was required of them .

The W . M . gave the Treasurer , Secretary and Officers of the Lodge , saying he could not speak too highly of their capabilities . He thanked them for their able assistance . Bro . J . Welford P . M . Treasurer thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and pledged himself to do his duty to the Westbourne Lodge to the utmost of his ability . Bro . Welford again thanked the Brethren for their handsome testimonial .

Bro . S . It . Walker Secretary also thanked the W . M ., and was proud to have the good wishes of the Brethren . Two years ago he was also presented with an excellent testimonial , which he should always prize in remembrance of the Westbourne Lodge .

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Bro . G . Weaver S . W . said he would give all the assistance that was required of him . He was very pleased the W . M . had mentioned the summer outing , and he was sure it would be a great success . Bro . C . Lilly J . W . also thanked the W . M ., and was pleased to occupy the position he did in the Westbourne Lodge . He would do his best to give every

satisfaction . The Tyler's toast closed a most happy evening . An excellent programme of music was provided under the able direction of Bros . Hopkins and Hawkins , who " . vere assisted by the following Artistes Miss Florence Venning , Bro . Guerney Russell , Bro . Spencer West ( Solo Flute ) , Bro . Hopkins ( Silver Bells ) , Bro . George Goddard , Bro . Roberts .

LEY SPRING LODGE , No . 1598 . ON Thursday evening , 21 st inst ., the installation meeting of this Lodge was hold at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . James Smith was installed Worshipful Muster , in the presence of a grand attendance of members and visitors , including Bro . Walter Martin Grand Pursuivant . Tho installation ceremony was most impressively performed by Bvo . T . Pargeter P . M .

Bro . J . P . Smyth I . P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , and the installation was followed by a banquet , under the presidency of the W . M ., who was warmly congratulated by both members and visitors on the exceedingly skilful mauner in which he performed the arduous ceremonies of the evening . A pleasing incident was the presentation of a photograph of the W . M . to everyone present , the gift being highly appreciated by all .

BISHOPSGATE LODGE , No . 2396 . npHlS Lodge held its annual meeting on Mor . day evening , at the Great I Eastern Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . William INewman W . M ., sajs the " City Press . " The W . M . raised to the third degree Bros . Percy John Clark , Arthur Patrick Albert Fincber , and Joshua William Treuilett .

In a full Lodge Bro . Newman expressed his thanks to all the Officers for the assistance they had given hiiu during the past year in the performance of the duties of his office . He wished particularly to thank the Secretary Bro . A . E . Pridmore who , he was sorry to say , was now retiring from the post .

Bro . Pridmore had been of great service to the Lodge , and other Worshi pful Masters had had the beuetit of his valuable services . He felt that he could not leave the chair without stating in open LoJge the obligation he was under to Bro . Priumore , for aiding in the good working of the Lodge during his Mastership .

Bro . Newman then installed his successor Bro . Woolf Jacobs S . W ., and in due course delivered the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren generally , performing the whole of the work in the most impressive style . In presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Newman , Bro . Woolf Jacobs remarked that uo Master who had left the chair of the Lodge was more worthy of the Lodge jewel than the outgoing Master , and he wished him many years of life and health to wear it as a remembrance of the Brethren ' s appreciation of his conduct .

Bro . Newman , in thanking the Brethren for the gift , said he should ever wear the jewel in remembrance of the hearty good wishes which the Brethren of the Lodge had expressed towards him . Bro . E . W . Roach I . G . next presented the Audit Committee ' s report , and moved its adoption . The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge was , he said , in an admirable position , and no member of the Lodge in going up the hill of prosperity had ever met a friend coming down .

Bro . A . E . Pridmore , CO ., Past Secretary seconded the adoption of the report , which was then put and carried unanimously . The Worshipful Master next said that there was one little subject he should not like to pass over , and that was that there should be some

recognition of the work which Bro . Pridmore had performed for the Lodge . He thought that a vote of thanks should he passed to Bro . Pridmore for what he had done . No one had done more arduous work iu the duties of Secretary than Bro . Pridmore , and it was not right that he should go out of office without a vote of thanks .

On the motion of the I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Jacobs D . C , a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Pridmore . In acknowledging it Bro . Pridmore expressed his appreciation of the Brethren ' s mark of approval . The Rev . J . J . Davies Chaplain reminded the Brethren that a Service

had been propobed for the Lodge . After consulting with the Lord Mayor he had found that to hold it now would be impossible , and that it would be necessary to postpone it until September or October . At that time the Bishop of Marlborough would be able to preach , and the Lord Mayor would be in a position to be present . It would , therefore , he better to hold the Service then .

This concluded the business , and the Lodge was closed . The Brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet at the hotel , and honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Newman proposed that of the Worshipful Master , who , he said , was a Bishopsgate boy in every sense of the term . He was born in the parish , and his heart had been in it ever since .

Bro . Woolf Jacobs W . M ., in his reply , after thanking the Brethren for their kindly reception of him , promised to do the best be could for the Lodge and the Brethren during his year of office , as well as after he had taken his place amongst the Past Masters . Othor toasts were honoured .

INSTEUCTION . — : o : — WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . AFTER the Easter holiday the Brethren re-assembled on the 18 th at 3 p . m ., at Bro . Rudderforth's ( Stone ' s Restaurant ) , Pauton Street W . Bro . R . Wetton W . M ., A . Butcher S . W ., W . West J . W ., W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . acting Preceptor , I . W . Simeons Sec , J . Morris S . D ., E . Nice J . D ., J . E . Culverhouss I . G ., J . Warwick , J . Wynman , H . Rose , and others .

After the usual formalities the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . J . Warwick being the candidate . That ceremony being ended , the W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rose acting as candidate . The W . M . gave the ancient charge .