Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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BEADON LODGE , No . 619 . THE annual installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 20 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . In consequence of a severe domestic affliction , the Worshipful Master Bro . Charles Meierhoff was not able to be present , and his place as president of the gathering devolved upon the Immediate Past Master Bro . Moss Chapman , who opened the Lodge with the customary formalities .

At the opening of the Lodge Bro . Norrington Secretary communicatep to the Brethren the melancholy circumstance which necessitated the absence of Bro . Meierhoff , after which , on the motion of Past Master Carl T . Fleck , seconded by Past Master H . Massey , a resolution of condolence and sympathy with the Worshipful Master on his loss was unanimously passed . Bro . Norrington P . M . and Secretary afterwards took the chair , and installed Bro . Edward Croft Wise S . W . as Master of the Lodge for the ensuing twelve months , and he appointed his Officers . Bro . C . T . Fleck P . M . acted as Director of Ceremonies throughout the proceedings .

Bro . J . C . Hayes P . M ., who had been unanimously re-elected the Treasurer at the August meeting , was unable to attend for investiture , having been called away to Paris . The elected Tyler , Bro . Thomas Bowler , was absent through illness . The offices of Inner Guard and Steward remained over until the next meeting for appointment and investiture . The new Worshipful Master announced that he would take the office of Steward for the Lodge at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .

The closing of the Lodge was followed by an excellent banquet , and the proposition of the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . The speeches in which these were proposed and responded to were interspersed with singing and instrumental music by Mr . H . E . Cockell , Miss Evelyn Russell , Mr . G . W . Beste , Mr . C . Norrington , and Mr . Fred Stephens , the accompanist being Miss Gertrude Russell , says the " City Press . "

Bro . Walter Martin Assistant Grand Pursuivant responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , and congratulated the Lodge on having for its Worshipful Master Bro . E . Oroft Wise , who for a long time had been his pupil in Masonry , and who was one of the most hard-working and painstaking of Brethren . For the Grand Officers he had to say they were always ready to visit Lodges , and to do all they could to enhance the character and

add to the respectability of the grand Order . Bro . Moss Chapman P . M . proposed the health of the Worshi pful Master and said that , fortunately , Bro . Walter Martin had told the Brethren what the good qualities of the W . M . were , and he could only add to what Bro . Martin had said that Bro . Croft Wise would be found b y the members of the Beadon Lodge to be all that was desired .

The W . M ., in reply , said a good deal of regret was felt that night by him . Firstly , he regretted the absence of Past Masters who had been very kind to him during the whole period he had been in the Lodge . Another regret was at the absence of the I . P . M ., who had suffered a sad bereavement . It was a solemn reflection , and the event reminded them that they must all come to their eternal rest . Among all the solemnity however , he felt great pride at having acquired the chair of the Beadon

Lodge . Some Past Masters present would remember what he said on the first night he entered the Beadon Lodge room . He had the impudence then to warn the W . M . that they , even the Officers present with collars , had better look out , because he was going for the chair . Well , he had done so and he had obtained it . He hoped he should not disgrace the Lodge , as ho had not disgraced it in the five years he had belonged to it . He had arrived at the chaii rather quickly , but not entirely by his own efforts . Bro

Walter Martin and other friends had greatly helped him . He attached much importance to Lodges of Instruction , as if Brethren attended them they would become fully qualified for the office of Master . That was where he acquired his knowledge . There wore plenty of them about , and if a Brother went to them , and said what Office he wished to qualify for he would find no difficulty in getting an opportunity to do so . He wished all the

Brethren , however , to understand that much depended upon the Past Masters of a Lodge , and if they would consult with and be guided by P . M . ' s they would find every help and support they needed . He full y appreciated the help and support he had had from the Past Masters of the Beadon Lodge , and he was sure he would have all he wanted in the shape of aid in the future .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . riTHE regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge , which is so well known for JL . its perfect working , was held on Thursday , 21 st inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . Bro . Chas . Thomas Brown presided , supported by W . M . Roberts I P M F . Wortham S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., S . R . Walker P . M . Sec , C . E . Lilly S D *' J . Busby J . D ., H . H . Bagnall J . G ., F . Beesley Steward , S . Ellis P . M . Tyler '

E . P . Delevanti Organist , also R . J . Rogers P . M ., W . H . Faircloth , E Collins P . M ., A . Arrowsmith P . M ., J . W . Curtis P . M ., T . W . Allen P . M . H Carter Walker , Butland , J . Thompson , W . Norris , G . Goddard , C . Halston , J White ' H . E . Phipps , G . Wail , T . Ison , Williams , T . Diamond , Meek , Stroud ' Rilvert , F . Gale , E . Stevens , Hennig , and others . Amongst the Visitors were Bro . J . Crow , F . Potter , J . Thomas P . M ., Treherne P . M ., and several others .

The Lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Meek , who was initiated at the last meeting was examined and entrusted for the second degree , and retired . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and the same Brother was passed as a Fellow Craft .

Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ballot for initiation was taken for Messrs . Morris Albert Rockrnan , Joseph Woodford , and Frederick William Brock , which proving unanimousl y in their favour , those gentlemen were subsequently initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry

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After a few more Masonic transactions and hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was provided , the reputation of the Holborn Restaurant being well sustained on this occasion . Upon the termination of the repast , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured from the chair and responded to by the Brethren . Bro . W . M . Roberts I . P . M . in an eloquent manner proposed the health of

the W . M ., which compliment he duly acknowledged . Other toasts were followed by that of the Initiates . Bro . M . A . Rockrnan , replying thereto , thanked the W . M . for proposing his health , and the Brethren for accepting it in such a hearty manner . He was very much impressed with the ceremony , and would do his best to show the Brethren that he was worthy of being elected a Brother amongst them . Bros . Woodford and Brock also responded in suitable terms .

The health of the Visitors was heartily proposed from the chair , and several of the guests acknowledged it . The toasts of the Past Masters , Secretary , and the Officers , each came in for notice , and the compliments were duly acknowledged . The programme of music was highly appreciated alike by the members and visitors , Bro . B . P . Delevanti being the Organist .

ALL SAINTS LODGE , No . 1716 . ESTABLISHED just twenty years ago , this Lodge has progressed to such an extent that it takes a front place among metropolitan Lodges , not only for the number of its members ( of whom there are now 126 ) , but for its excellent working of the ritual and the assistance it gives to the Masonic Charities . It is , therefore , with much pleasure that we hail the advent of

another initiate of the Lodge to the chair , and there can be but little doubt that Bro . Ernest Jones will fulfil the high expectations formed of him , and the Lodge resume its career of prosperity . By a special dispensation of the Grand Master , which was asked for in account of the better convenience of the visiting Brethren , the annual festival took place on the 21 st inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , W . C .

Bro . John C . Carpenter W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers and the following Brethren : —Charles J . R . Tijou P . M . 1804 P . A . G . P . England , John Mossop P . M . P . Z . 1874 P . P . G . R . Worcestershire , C . J . Holmes W . M . 1306 , J . Kemp Coleman P . M ., Leonard Potts P . M ., F . A . White , J . S . Turner , Joseph H . Duckham W . M . 1593 , J . W . Hunt P . M ., S . Kirk P . M ., R . H . Harland P . M ., W . J . Sampson P . M ., C . W . Raymond P . M ., W . J . Nash P . M ., William T . Legg W . M . 898 , Fred . H . Gooch P . M .

781 , J . G . Twinn P . M . Secretary 1306 , J . T . Kinipple P . M . 1816 , T . G . Scott P . M . 933 , Charles Cruikshanks P . M . 1319 , G . E . Thearage P . M . 554 , J . Magrath P . M . 1306 , G . H . Fennell W . M . 1805 , T . H . Sinkins P . M . 1804 , W . G . Shadrake P . M . Secretary 1805 , A . J . Carter W . M . 615 , J . W . Jeffery P . M . 134 , W . H . Underhill P . M . 59 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , 0 . Lamfroid 2 ( Detroit , U . S . A . ) , W . A . Patrick 781 , George Barson J . W . 1669 , J . E . Waters S . D . 27 , Dames Leigh Organist 2550 , Henry J . Chatterton 1185 , F . Thornton

S . D . 1805 , C . Webster 1804 , C . H . Enners 186 , J . G . Chapman 144 , F . G . Webster 1804 , G . E . Turner 1623 , W . G . Adcock S . W . 2202 , W . Clarkson 907 , Cecil Hughes I . G . 1818 , W . T . Joyner 813 , G . Jones 1804 , S . Barnes Bryant 2242 , C . R . Allen P . M ., A . W . Gibbs , J . Wiseman , H . Jungblut , F . W . Whitlock , J . Y . Mosey Secretary , W . Andrews , F . Butler , T . H . Jackson , W . A . Madeley , W . V . Palmer , R . Hall , G . R . Cole , A . H . Waterhouse , P . T .

Wentzell , W . Tomlinson , J . Hannaford , J . Jacobs , W . Davies , C . G , Bradshaw , W . Batt , P . O . Coward , F . H . Hajou , J . G . Gibbon , W . L . Bagnall , W . A . Shenton , J . J . Patrick , 0 . W . Cranston , 0 . J . Mundy , T . E . Scott , J . Evins , C . W . Penwarden , C . W . Batt , G . Lowe , H . Ives , T . W . Cole , Henry Pile , W . H . Jones , H . H . Heap , T . W . Trainor , G . E . Nye , G . F . Leserve , G . Anderson , C . A . Maytield , D . Chisholm , & c .

The Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bros . David Chisholm and W . J . Snicke were passed as Craftsmen , and Mr . John Donovan , previously balloted for , was regularly initiated into Freemasonry . The Lodge was then called off for a short time , and upon the resumption of labour Bro . Carpenter resigned the chair to Bro . Leonard Potts , who had kindly undertaken to perform the installation ceremony .

Bro . Potts declared all offices vacant , and appointed Bros . Kirk S . W ., Raymond J . W ., and Carpenter D . C . to assist him . Bro . Ernest Jones W . M .-elect was formally presented , and gave his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . The Brethren having retired , a Board of Installed Masters , numbering twenty-two members , was formed , and Bro . Ernest Jones was installed in the chair of K . S . according to the old tradition . The Board was then closed , and the Brethren re-admitted , when the new Master was duly proclaimed and saluted .

The following Officers were appointed and invested : —Bros . Wm . Bland S . W ., F . W . Whitlock J . W ., J . Kemp Coleman P . M . P . Z . Treasurer , J . Y . Mosey Secretary , W . S . Duff S . D ., Frederick Butler J . D ., John Wiseman I . G ., W . Madeley D . C , H . H . Heap , R . A . M ., Organist , W . Verney Palmer , G . R . Coles , A . Waterhouse . William Gibbs Stewards , and C . Patrick P . M . Tyler . When investing the Tyler the W . M . gave the old charge to the Brethren . The addresses were admirably rendered by Bro . Leonard Potts , eliciting the hearty applause of the Lodge , which was subsequently endorsed by a vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes .

Bro . Potts modestly acknowledged the compliment , saying that if . he had been instrumental in affording satisfaction and communicating happiness he was amply rewarded . The W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . J . C . Carpenter with a P . M . collar and jewel , together with the Lodge jewel for Past Masters .

Bro . Carpenter said he could not sufficiently express his thanks for their handsome present , though he thought it far surpassed the services he had rendered to the Lodge , nevertheless he was sincerely grateful to the Brethren , and hoped he might long be spared to assist in promoting the prosperity of the Lodge . The Visitors tendered their hearty good wishes to the new Masterand

, the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The banquet , which was of Gargantuan proportions , was laid in the handsome Venetian Chamber , and was attended by over a hundred guests . Bro . Ernest Jones presided , and upon the removal of the cloth gave the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . C . J . R . Tijou responding for the Grand Officers .

Bro . Carpenter proposed the health of the new Master , who entered upon his duties with the goodwill of every member of the Lodge . His Officers would willingly render him every assistance during his year ° of office . Bro . Jones was well qualified for his position , being properly skilled in the ritual ,- and he heartily wished him all happiness and prosperity . The W . M . replied in a neat little speech , thanking the Brethren for having elected him to the chair , and hoping so to conduct the affairs of the Lodge as to meet with their satisfaction .