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Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .

Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 . —This old lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , thc iSth irist ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . F . H . Ebsworth , W . M ., presided , there were also present Bros . D . Rose , P . M . ; E . Plan-is , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Dunlcin P . M ., Sec . ; M . A . Loewenstark , S . W . ; G . Free , J . W . ; G . J . Grace ,

S . D . ; A . L . Dussek , J . D . ; G . Whitaker , P . Rayden , F . E . Cooper , J . W . Dudley , Baker , I . Spindler , R . G . Chipperfield , J . Philips , Timms , Melbourne , Weil , Stedman , Boyle , Jewiss , Leeuw , Mercer , Boyle , Gourme , Judge , Angel , and others . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros . A . Levy ( 25 ) , C . J . B . Plestow ( l 7 ^)» J- T . Dalby ( 879 ) , & c . The minutes were confirmed .

A ballot proved in favour of Mr . J . J . Ginham . The workdonewas Bro . Gerliold raised , Bros . Crawley , Lilley , and Stephens passed , and Mr . Hager and J . J . Ginham initiated . The notice of motion to add lay members to the auditors provided for in the by-laws was not carried , there being a large majority against such an alteration . The lodge was then closed ; there was not any banquet 01

re . resh nei . t ; the brethren then separated . Unity Lodge , No . 1 S 3 . —The first meeting after the recess was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the London Tavern , Bishopgate-street , Bro . Thompson , \ V . M ., in the chair . Present : Bros . Tayler , P . M . ; Todd , P . M . ; Doggett , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . Shaboe , P . M ., Chaplain ; Wadling , S . W . ; Hirsch , P . M ., J . W . ; Garrett , J . D . ; Groombrid

ge , I . G . ; and some others . The minutes of the previous meeting were were read , and confirmed . The business gone through was raising Bros . Spencer , Brittain and Collins to the third degree . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Monday , November 28 th ; banquet followed . Visiting brothers : F . Walters ( W . M . 1309 ) , Hammerton ( 1216 ) , Dawson ( 10 S ) , G . II . King ( 68 ) , Marion ( New Orleans ) .

Whittington Lodge , No . S 62 . —The first meeting of this lodge after the recess was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst . Bro . James Weaver , the W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . S . S Davis , S . W . ; J . D . Taylor , as J . W . ; J . Brett , P . M ., G . Purst . ; J . G . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Wentworth Little , P . M ., Sec . ; W . IlurlstoneXV . F . N . Quilty

, , D . J . Davis , P . M . ' s ; W . J . H . Jones , S . D . ; W . F . Smith ( P . M . 177 ) , I . G . ; C . Bergmann , C . Walker , 15 . Seeley , E . Kern , L . Adult , C . G . Bullock , T . Voigt , and Qmntin Dix . The visitors comprised Bros . Lord Lindsay , 31 ° , ofthe Princeof Wales Lodge ; R . Spencer , P . M . 263 , P . G . Steward ; Dr . Clarke , P . M . 14 , P . G . Steward ; II . C . Levander , P . M . 507 , P . Prov . G . D Wilts

; J . F . Creswick , W . M . 957 , & c . Thc lodge having been duly opened and the minutes confirmed , Messrs . S . Bergheim , Peter Bergheim , and William II . Kaye were separately introduced , and initiated into the Order . Bros . S . 1 illey , and W . W . Anderson were elected joining members . The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with and resulted unanimouslin

, y favour of Bros . S . S . Davis , S . W ., as W . M . ; J . G . Thompson , P . M ., for the tenth time as Treas . ; W . F N . Quilty , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Weaver , W . M ., and D . J . Davis , P . M ., Trustees ofthe Benevolent Fund . Bro . Gilbert was again chosen as T yler , and the Auditors selected were , Bros . Bergmann , Dix , and Taylor . A Past Masters jewel was voted mm . con . to Bro . Weaver , for

the efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the past year , and a Hindoo gentleman now studying at the bar , having been proposeil for initiation by Bro . Ilurlstone , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the harmony so characteristic ofthe Whiitingtonians prevailed throughout the evening . It is noteworth y that one of the initiates

, Bro . S . Beif / heim , has been engaged with Capt . Warren 111 the excavations at Jerusalem , in the course of which he had occasion to descend into the bowels of the earth to the extent of one hundred and fifty feet , and he and his brother are now on their way to the United Stales , where wc hope they will be received with fraternal cordiality by the brethren of the mystic tie .

Lose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . — This lodge met at the VY hue Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on Friday , the 2 ist instant , and was very numerously attended Amongst the brethren present being the worthy W M . H \ ' S- N ° y ce ; c - A . Smith , S . W . ; W . II . Bar ' nard , J . W . ; II . Poller , Treas . ; R . Wentworth Little , %% J * ' J' >' ( lncy DarvellChap . JSmith

Ex . ' ' , ; . , Fn , w ; , "i ' - ? V G' -Juss ' - - i s - »•Stephens l \ Phu - T l V " 'J- G ; C Willcox , J . M . Graham W . Bell , J Ayles C . Butcher , J . Beamish , T . Farrell S . Curtis , W . Harris , R . G . C . Lemon , W . Hayes , j ! Y . Chpson , J . I- Colwell , and E . C . Angel . The visitors formed

a goodly lodge in themselves , and we noticed wi- A ** ' C " - P ' - 82 ° ' R- Gurney , W . M . 7 SS ; W JM ' r °° ' VJ * , *?* , ' J 01 " - * ' 45 > . J- Lillyman ( 780 ) , C . Lacey ( 780 ) , Taylor ( 742 ) . The work of the evening was unusually heavy , comprising all three degrees . Messrs . T . T . Willcox ( son of the nronriom , *

IV I'ull . ps , and W . S . Mullins were initiated ; Bros . Angel and laylor passed , and Bros . Clipson and Colwell r ii ^' l W M C ' , i * ' ' " ™ unanimousl y elected W . M ., and Bro . Noyce , W . M ., as Treasurer by a large majority , and Bro . Gilbert was re-elected Tyler . Bros Bell , Curtis , and Lemon were chosen as Auditors . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren partook of a first-rate banquet , and a pleasing feature of the evening ' s proceedings was the ready response given to an appeal by he XV M . on behalf of " a late member of the lodge who had fallen into distress , and for whose distance a very respectable amount was collected .

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Capper Lodge , No . 1076 . —This excellent working lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday , 13 th instant . Bro . H . G . Sisley , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . S . Watkins , I . P . M . ; Gaskell , S . W . ; Pincombe , J . W . ; Ashdown , S . D . ; W . Brown , J . D . ; and Brayshaw . I . G . ; with Bros . West , Page , and Abbott , P . M . ' s ; Park ,

Treas . ; Henderson , Sec . ; and about sixty brethren . The minutes and cash account of the previous meeting were read and unanimously carried . Ballots were taken for four candidates for initiation , each of which proved in their favour , when , three of them being present , they were properly prepared , introduced , and duly received into Freemasonry . Bros . Watkins and Pinnell ,

candidates for the second degree , were examined as to their fitness , received further instructions , and retired . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , they were admitted and duly passed to that degree . Bros . Stevens and Lascombe , candidates for the third degree , underwent the usual examinations , received further instructions , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when

they were admitted and duly raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree . This being the meeting for electing the W . Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , the ballot was taken for the W . M ., when Bro . Gaskell , S . W ., was duly elected . Bro . G . Park was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Alison was , by showof hands ,

re-elected Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and carried that a Past Master ' s jewel , ofthe value of ten guineas , be presented to Bro . Sisley for the very able and efficient manner in which he performed the duties of W . M . for th .- * past year . It was also unanimously carried that ten guineas be given to the W . M ., by him to be handed to either of the Masonic Charities he might think fit . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was duly closed .

West Kent Lodge . —The first regular meeting of this new lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Forest Hill Hotel . Bro . A . P . Leonard , W M .. presided , and was supported by Bros , the Rev . Dr . Rosenthal , P . P . G . C . Stafford ; II . G . Warren , P . M . and P . G . Steward , Treas . ; W . Watson , P . G . Steward ; George Clements , S . W . ; Terry , J . W . ; E . C . Massey , Sec ; and several others . Bro . Rosenthal accepted the office of

Chaplain to the lodge , and was invested accordingly . Capt . Augustus Ross was then introduced , and initiated into the earliest mysteries of Freemasonry , at the conclusion of which ceremony the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , and spent a pleasant and cheerful evening , which was much enlivened by some superior singing and music by Bros . Donald King , Matthew Cooke , and Wellington Guernsey , the well-known composer .

MIDDLESEX . HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge , No . 1293 . —This young lodge , having been removed from Teddinglon , held its first meeting at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 22 nd instant . In the absence from town of the W . M ., Rev . Bio . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middlesex , the chair was occupied by the Treasurer , Bro . R .

Wentworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , who was supported by Bros . G . Kenning , Prov . G . Steward , S . W . ; Major II . W . Palmer , S . D ., as J . W . ; W . II . Hubbard , P . M ., Sec . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., D . C , Prov . G . Treas . ; Major E . Hamilton Finney , D . R . Adams , J . Weaver , II . Wickens , A . B . Donnithorne , H . Wiles , Reginald Hobson , G . Kotzenbcig , and T . Hobday . The visitors

comprised Bros . Dr . Selfe , P . M . 214 , Romford ; E . Hamilton Finney , jun ., 47 S , Oxford ; and T . P . Ycowcll , 1194 ,-Isleworth . The lodge was opened and the minutes were dulyconfirmcd , aftcrwluch a ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Phytian as a candidate for initiation , and the result being favourable , he was regularly admitted into Freemasonry , the work being done by Bro . Adams , P . M . 299 ,

as a friend of the neophyte . Bro . Little then passed Bro . Hobson and raised Bros . Wickens , Wiles , Kotzenbcrg , and Yeowell , being efficiently aided in the ceremonies by Bros . Weaver , as S . D ., and Selfe , as I . G . A ballot was then taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , and the S . W . having declined election for the present , the suffrages of the brethren were found to be unanimously in favour of

Bro . Little , the acting W . M . Bro . Buss was by a similar vote elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . Palmer ( S . D . ) , Finney , and Donnithorne were selected to audit the accounts , and the W . M . pro tern , appointed the last-named brother to the office of I . G . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a substantial repast , under the presidency of the W . M .-elect ,

who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with due honours . The " Masonic Charities" were not forgotten , and the presiding officer , in proposing their success as a toast , reminded the brethren that the R . W . Prov . Grand Master was not only the Steward representing the lodge at thc coming festival of the Aged Masons' Institution , in January next , but that the gallant Colonel would be

the chairman on that auspicious occasion . With this toast the name of Bro . Hubbard , the Secretary , was coupled , and after expressing his thanks , that worthy official proceeded to enter the names of the brethren present as subscribers to thc charity , on the list of R . W . Bro . Burdett . Bro . Buss responded for the Prov . Grand Officers , and Dr . Selfe for the visitors , and the health of

the W . M .-elect was also given and received with great cordiality , and in fact the only drawback to the pleasure of the evening was the absence of the estimable W . M . himself , who , being at present in Wales , was unable to attend the meeting . The proceedings were brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren returned to town .

King Harold Lodge , No . 1327 . — -The first meeting alter the consecration of the above lodge , took place on the evening of the iSth inst ., at Bro . Sheldon ' s , the Britannia Hotel , Waltham New Town Herts , Bro . E . West , P . M . 1076 , the W . M . The business before the

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lxlge was to elect joining members , and initiate four gentlemen viz ., Messrs . Kent , Skinner , Hodges , and Patmore . After the conclusion of business , the brethren retired for refreshment . Amongst the brethren present were , Bros . J . Terry , P . M . ; Sisley , W . M . 1076 ; Parker , S . W . ; W . C . Barnes , jun ., J . W . ; J . K . Young , S . D . ;

J . II . Evans , J . D . ; T . Reilly , Sec . ; T . Barwick , Treas . ; W . Gilbert , I . G . ; W . Holmes , H . Tucker , J . Sheldon , J . Fisher , C . D . Taylor . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by several excellent songs , and at an early hour the brethren separated .

PROVINCIAL . LYME REGIS . —Montagu Lodge , No . 665 . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday , the iothinst ., the W . M ., Bro . Charles Dyke , P . G . S . D ., being in the chair . The lodge having been opened in due form , after prayer , by the Chaplain , the Rev . Bro . W . B . Bailey , M . A ., ' the minutes of the last lodge were read and

confirmed , and the ballot was then taken for the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bvo . Montagu , as an honorary member , and for Capt . Mortimer Cotton and Mr . James Turner as candidates for initiation , each being unanimously elected . Bros . John Wallis and Geo . Gratten were then examined , and raised to the third degree , the former by the W . M . and latter by the I . P . M ., W . Bro . S . S . Moore , P . P .

G . S . D . The W . M . then gave a lecture on the tracingboard . The lodge being reduced to the first degree , the W . M . made a report as to the steps he had taken to secure the election of a boy to the Masonic Orphanage . Bro . R . W . Hillman , Sec , then proposed that a sum of £ l should be given to thc National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded , whicn was carried

unanimously . Bro . Radford , T . and O ., then proposed an alteration in the by-laws , which , after some discussion , was assented to . Two gentlemen having been proposed , one as a joining member and the other as a candidate for initiation , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 11 p . m . A goodly number of brethren and visiting brethren were present , and for the first time , the

harmonium kindly lent by Bro . Radford , P . G . O ., was used in this lodge , and very ably played by that brother . MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge , No . 815 . —The festival of St . John the Evangelist , was celebrated by this lodge on the 14 th instant , at Hulme Town-hall , when there was a large number of members and visitors present . The lodge having been opened in due form , the adoption of the Treasurer's report was moved by Bro . Gillman , who ,

on behalf of himself and his co-auditor , Bro . Knight , Org ., noticed favourably the wise economical reform they had perceived in examining the past year ' s accounts , and this was fully indorsed by the brethren assembled . Bro . Cheetham , P . M . —proposed by Bro . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., and seconded by Bro . Groves , P . M . —was unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Letters were read from Bios . Lieut .-Colonel Le Gendre

N . Starkie , P . G . M .-designate of East Lancashire ; Romanic Callender , jun ., J . P ., D . P . G . M . ; John Wike , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Dr . John Smith , P . P . G . P ., expressing regret at their unavoidable absence . Bro . William Wovthington was ably and impressively installed as the W . M . by Bro . Kennedy , P . P . G . T ., assisted by Bro . James Rcdford , the I . P . M ., the prayers throughout the

ceremony being solemnly rendered by Bro . the Rev . Leighton Figgins , P . P . G . Chaplain . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Pochin , S . W . ; Norris , J . W . ; Cheetham , Treas . ; Robinson , Sec ; Knight , Organist ; Gillman , M . C . ; Newton , S . D . ; Sidgreaves , J . D . ; Stanley . I . G . ; Croale , Deakin , and Cookson , Stewards ; and Sly , Org . To each was given

a chastely illuminated commission of office , which had been specially designed and presented to the lodge , together with an official seal , by Bro . John Royle . The lodgehaving been regularly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , and after dinner the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including that to "The memory of Bro . Stephen Blair , late P . G . M . of

Last Lancashire , which was honoured in solemn silence . In replying to the toast of " Bro . Romaine Callender , J . P ., D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers of East Lancashire , Past and Present , " Bro . the Rev . Leighton Figgins , P . P . G . C , regretted the absence of his other P . G . brethren , congratulated the lodge on bearing and perpetuating the name of a late great and good leader in

Masonry , and thanked the brethren in his usual happy manner for having afforded him an enjoyable evening . — Bro . Kennedy , P . P . G . Treas ., also acknowledged the compliment paid to the P . G . Lodge , remarking that it was second to none . The toast of the evening , " The health of Bro . Worthinglon , the W . M ., " was received with much cordiality . Bro . James Rcdford , thc I . P . M .,

said that they might he considered twin brothers in the Craft , for they hail entered into the Masonic world on the same evening , and were the two first initiated in that hall . Bro . Worthington had commenced at the lowest office in the lodge , and had gradually risen by successive steps to the proud position into which he had been installed that evening , and which he had so justly merited . He was

certain the lodge would advance during his Mastership , and wished him a happy , busy , and prosperous year of office . —The W . M ., Bro . Wortliington , in responding , remarked that he feared he would have a difficult task before him in maintaining the prestige which thc lodge had deservedly earned , owing to the correct and skilful labours of his predecessors ; but he would endeavour to make himself worthy of so good a lodge , and trusted that

at the termination of his year of office he should merit the satisfaction of his brethren . Bro . Kennedy , P . P . G . T ., in asking the brethren to honour the " I . P . M . and P . M . 's ofthe Blair Lodge , " lavished much praise on Bro . " ames Redford , for his zeal during the past Masonic year , and observed that he had gained the admiration and confidence of all the members , and in their name presented and affixed on his left breast a tastefully