Reports Of Meetings.

jewel as a token of the appreciation which the members of the Lodge had for his services . A resolution was adopted to the effect that in future the Lodge should meet in the winter months and riot ii ! the summer . The installation banquet was held in the Caledonian Room . In due course the I . P . M . gave the toast of the evening , tho W . M . To Bro . Coote , he said , the Lodge mainly owed its existence . The yvay of its origination was , that there were certain premises in the market which it was

thought would make a capital Masonic Club . Bro . Coote was consulted , and called around him some members of the Ravensbdurne Lodge and others , but the project fell through . Then it occurred to Bro . Coote to start a Lewisham Lodge , and the matter was received very cordially . They bad . to oqntend with " difficulties , but owing to their W . M . ' s ability and influence these were surmounted , and in due time the Warrant was granted , with , as they could see for themselves that night , a grand' result . The initiates numbered 29 ,

and the joining members 13 , and the Lodge now had 57 active members . ' The W . M . was accorded an enthusiastic reception on rising to respond . He thanked the I . P . M . and Brethren ; he had done his best to make the evening ' s proceedings successful , and if he had done so he was repaid . He felt keenly the honour the Lodge had done him in placing him in the chair had stated

after two years only of its existence . ! He had had , as the I . P . M . , a good deal to do with the founding of the Lodge , hilt he did not wish to take all the glory of it to himself , and mentioned particularly Bros . Tyler , Shelton , and Lewis . He assured the brethren that , so far as lay in his power , nothing would be wanting on his part to promote the welfare and interests of the Lodge .

The toast of the Visitors , proposed from the chair , was responded tp by Bros . Everden , Irvine—who spoke in the highest terms of the Lodge working Weaver , Westmorland—who remarked upon the fact that Brother Cpbte would occupy the chair of two Lodges through the year , arid Dilley . The W . M ., giving the I . P . M ., said that Bro . " Lamb ' s work in the Lodge had been magnificent—everyone had been delighted with it , and his working , that evening in the installation ceremony was almost marvellous .

The I . P . M . said that he occupied a new position , into which he did not feel that he had quite settled down . It seemed a very short time since he was placed in the chair , and he knew when he topk the position , that he had a difficult task before him in following Bro . Sims , who had created such a record for the Lodge ; but he was well supported ^ anil was pleased to know that his efforts had giveri satisfaction . Although he had given up the reins of power he would continue to serve the Lodge to the best of his ability .

In proposing the Charities , the W . M . deplored the absence of Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the Boys Institution , who had telegraphed thaf'helBS'd looked forward to being present , bi £ jb was prevented by illness . Other toasts were the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers—their work being given highest eulogy . ? '"

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WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . A VERY important meeting was held at Bro . Barnes ' s , Oliver Arms , Harrow ° Roid , on Tuesday , 26 th inst ., Bro . T . W . ' Mbgfofd W . M'f 2 cS 62 W . M ., C . T . Brolvn W . M . 733 S . W ., C . B . Lilly J . W .. H . Seliarie f ;' M .

Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treasurer , G . D . Mogford P . M . ijecretaijy , GMiller S . D ., G . Barter J . D ., W . H . Handover I . G ' .. A . L . Butters F ^ .. G . Knight P . M ., W . M . Roberts P . M ., W . Sweet P . M ., G . Weaver , F . WorSham , F . Beesley , G . Halston , G . Meek , and several others . '""'

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Weaver candidate . Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Bro . G . D . Mogford acting IXC . presented Bro . Wortham , and he was installed in the chair in a most excellent inanner , arid invested his Officers . "

It being election night Bro . H . Dehane P . M . as Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . as Treasurer , and G . D . Mogford P . M . as Secretary were unanimously re-elected for the ensuing year . Bro . Beesley in very'feeling terms proppsed a hearty vote of thanks to be recorded to those three Gfficers for the ' mdst successful year the Lodge had had under their guidance , which was suitably acknowledged . Bros . Brown , T . Mogford , and Weaver were elected Auditors , and Bro . Brown W . M . for next Tuesday .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . ON Wednesday , 27 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , Bros . Clarkson W . M ., Collins S . W ., Hewson J . W . ' , Pauncefort P . M . Preceptor , Tilt P . M . Secretary , Hall S . D ., Kobelt J . D ., Hartley I . G ., Scarlett , Latham , Pate , and Kemp .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , after the candidate had been examined and entrusted and the Lodge duly opened in the degree , Bro . Kobelt worked the first section of the second lecture . Bro . Collins was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . ' . ' ' '

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , No . 1158 . ON Thursday of last week , at the Sir Sydney Smith Tavern , Kennington Lane , Bro . T . Green Secretary as W . M ., G . Body S . W ., H . Havens J . W ., 0 . W . Wise P . M . Preceptor . C . Randall S . D .. F . Davies J . D " . pFTT Levy I . G ., W . Dickenson P . M ., T . Janaway P . M ., W . Wiltshire , C . Johnson , J . Packer , J . Wynman , J . Andrews , T . Moss .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Packer offered himself as a candidate . He was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very perfect manner , reflecting great credit on the W . M . The Lodge ' was resumed to the second degree , when Bro . G . Body worked the first section of the lecture , and Bro . Johnson the third , Bro . Wise Preceptor putting the questions .

Bro . Body S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The fifteen sections will b _ e worked here on Thursday , 11 th November .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON the 18 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , Bro . H . J . Thomas ' P . M . 753 W . M ., W . H . Handover S . W ., S . J . Thorne J . W .. H . Dehane P . M . Sec , W . Harris S . D ., W . J . Shalton P . M . 753 J . D ., J . Spink jun I . G ., H . Camp bell P . M . Steward , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Prec , B . R . Thomas , ' W . Miller , W . E . Miller , C Riemann , J . Wynriian .

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The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Miller candidate . The second cereinony was gone through , with Bro . Thomas candidate . Bro . Miller was instructed in his duties prior to being raised , and retired . Lodge was bpengd in ; the third degree , and closed down . " A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Thomas for so ably presiding for the first time in the Lodge , and he acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Handover was elected W ! M . for the next meeting , and Bros . W . an . d W . E . Miller admitted as members of the Lodge .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . , pHJS young , but go ahead Lodge of Instruction , met at three o ' clock I Sri "Monday ! ' for the first time at their new quarters at Bro . W . H . G . Rudderfotth ' s old and well known establishment , Stone ' s Restaurant , 24 Panton Street ' Haymarket . There were present Bros . E . Nice W . M . ' , F .

Walker S . W ., A . Butcher J . W ., G . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor . F . W . Simeon S . D . 193 Secretary , A ; W . Musk S . D ., C . E . Wetton W . M . 2087 J . D ., A . Mehn I . G ., W . Moss P . M ., W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , C . Bennewitz P . M . 1627 , F ! W . " Westcott , E . G . Cooper , C- W . Dyer , J . G . Vigo W . M ! 1671 , H . J . Hvem , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . intimated to the Brethren his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of passing , for which Bro . Dyer offered himself as candidate . He was then examined and entrusted , the Lodge advanced , and the second ceremony rehearsed which , including the charges , wa § delivered in a most perfect manner , reflecting grea ] t credit o ^ n Bro - Woodrow , the Founderlihd Preceptor of the Lodge . '

Bro . F . Walker was elected W . M . for next Monday , when the Brethren may again expect a Masonic treat . Bros . F . W . Westcott 1563 , E . G . Cooper 1158 , and H . G . Hyem 2626 were elected members , which compliment they duly acknowledged .

The Bye-Laws were read , after which the ballot was taken for Preceptor , Treasurerj and Secretary , the result being unanimous in favour of the previous Officers , namely : Bro . C Woodrow Preceptor and Treasurer , and Bro . F . W . Simeon Secretary . The renewed confidence of the Brethren was duly acknowledged in flattering terms .

The Lodge meets every Monday afternoon , at three o ' clock , and Brethren wishing to improve themselves in their Masonic career cannot do better than join . We can say with confidence that it would be difficult to find a better Preceptor than Bro . Woodrow , who is full of patience , and pays the greatest attention to every Brother who comes to him for information .

The annual supper of the Lodge will take place on Monday , 29 th November , and Bros ; Woodrow , Simeon , and Moss were elected Stewards for the occasion .

TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday afternoon , 20 th inst ., at the Sir Sydney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington , Bro . C Wetton W . M . 2087 W . M ., B . Cohen S . W ., F . Holden J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Treas ., E . Sinclair P . M . Sec , 0 . Merrie S . D ., J . West J . D ., C . Randall I . G ., C Wise P . M ., Collins , T . Janaway P . M ., C . Riley , T . Holland , J . Wynman , Jesse Burton , John Peter Robinson 177 , McGlennon 1772 , W . A . Husk 1772 .

The Lodge was punctually opened by the W . M . at three o ' clock , and advanced to the second degree . Bro . T . Holland offered himself as candidate , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the explanation of the tracing board . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Wise worked the first section , assisted by Bro . Darch Preceptor .

Bros . John Peter Robinson , W . A . Husk , and McGlennon were elected members of the Lodge , and Bro . B . Cohen chosen W . M . for the succeeding itneeting .

ON Wednesday , 27 th inst ., Bro . B . Cohen W . M ., Fred . Holden Treasurer S . W .. J . W . Riley J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , E . Sinclair P . M . Secretary , C . Randall S . D ., Crick J . D ., Jesse Burton I . G ., Collins , McGlennon , M . Hirsch , Levy , Wynman , Cecil Merrie , Douglas White , A . Cohen P . M ., and Robinson .

The Lodge was opened to the third degree . The W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Sinclair , who resumed the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Gbhen answered the usual questions , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in an excellent manner . The W . M . having again

occupied his chair resumed the Lodge to the first degree . Bro . Cecil Merrie acted as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , this work also giving satisfaction . Bros . Alfred Cohen P . M ., Crick P . M ., and Sculler were unanimously elected members , and Bro . Fred . Holden chosen W . M . for the next ' rrieeting .

The annual dinner takes place qn Wednesday , 17 th November , under the presidency of Bro . A . Darch P . M ., the able Preceptor .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 , ON Friday , 22 nd inst ., at Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , Bro . H . T . Kobelt W . M ., Read S . W ., ' Kidgway J . W ., Holland P . M . Preceptor , Soper Secretary , Nicholls Treasurer , Sch ' rader Organist , Barnett S . D ., Drake J . D ! , Trill I . G ' ., Swinton , Ramsbottom , Wootton , and Roberts . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , after the candidate had been examined and entrusted . The ceremony of raising was then rehearsed , the candidate having been examined and entrusted , and the Lodge duly opened in the third degree .

Bro . Read being elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form with perfect harmony and adjourned .

The Etruscan Lodge , No . 546 , Longton , will celebrate its Jubilee on the 9 th of November next , when , health and circumstances permitting , the Lodge will be honoured by the presence of Lord Dartmouth Provincial Grand Master , Lieut-Col . Bindley D . Prov . G . M ., and other distinguished brethren .