Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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ANGEL LODGE , No . 51 . THE 160 th annual Installation Festival of this Lodge took place on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at Colchester , and passed off most successfully . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . Harry Becker ( son of Bro . 0 . 0 . G . Becker , M . D ., who was himself Master of the Lodge in 1868 ) , the ceremony pertaining to which was most ably performed by the outgoing W . M . Bro . Claude E . Egerton-Green P . M . 2477 P . P . G . Treas . ( Mayor of Colchester ) .

Bro . Joseph Grimes was re-elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee ; and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Master , not only for the ability with which he had performed the installation ceremony , but for his devotion to the best interests of the Lodge during his year of office , notwithstanding his onerous duties as Mayor of the Borough . The Secretary was directed to write a letter of condolence to two members of the Lodge who had suffered bereavement since tho lasfc meeting in June .

Between fifty and sixty Brethren afterwards dined together at the Cups Hotel , the repast being as usual well served by Bro . and Mrs . Brown . The new VV . M . presided , supported by most of his Officers and a large number of members and Visitors . The usual toasts were given and responded to , several of the speakers alluding to the interesting lact of Bro . Becker being in the proud position of

seeing his son installed as Master of the Lodge in which he was initiated , and in whicn he himself hau so many years ago served in a similar capacity Bro . Becker himself , in response to tlio toast of his health as one of the Past Masters , was deeply afiected . He said it had been his aim in life to further the interests of those dependent on him , and imbue them with the true principles of Freemasonry , and it was indeed a proud day for him to see his boy placed in the chair of the oldest Lodge in the Province .

During the evening Bro . Fred . Russell , of London , gave some exceedingly clever venfcriloquial and sleight of hand sketches , which wero much appreciated .

LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting took place at the Gransmoor Hotel , Openshaw , on the 16 th ult ., Bro . H . J . Harrison W . M . There were also present : —

Bros . Henry B . Brown I . P . M ., Joseph Lever S . W ., R . AUshead S . D ., G . H . Scott J . D ., John Cbadderton I . G ., 3 . 0 . Brown Treas ., J . M . Frost Sec , W . Kay P . M ., John Greenup P . M . D . C , J . H . Keighley P . M ., Dr . E . E . Jones Std ., Chas . H . Griffiths Std ., Samuel Whittaker P . M ., G . H . Barnes P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , Chris . Cairuthers , Geo . E . Mellor , Thos . Bibby , J . T . Moorhouse , John Jos . Walton .

Being no business of a special nature to transact , the Brethren made an early adjournment to the festive board , where the usual toasts were agreeably relieved by songs and recitations given by Bros . Adshead , Barnes , Griffiths , Harrison W . M ., Mellor , Moorhouse , and Roberts .

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 . THE meeting which it is now our privilege to record was the last in connection with thc above Lodge to be held at the Wheat Sheaf Hotel , Manchester . Indeed the whole of the Lodges which have hitherto been located here may now be looked at in a caravansary sense , for the

management of the hostelry in question , in deference to commercial requirements , have decided that the Wheat Sheaf can be a Masonic home no longer . There was a capital attendance of members , however , to make their aroynt to the god Terminus .

We must not omit to mention that a very welcome visitor to the Lodge was Bro . Michael Hyam , of New York . Bro . Hyam was some years ago a member of the Truth Lodge , and had made very satisfactory progress iu Masonic work , having passed through all the minor Offices until he reached thafc of Senior Warden , where he stopped , circumstances deciding that

America was to be his future abiding place . We are happy to learn that prosperity has followed his efforts in the new world . Bro . Hyam received a very cordial reception from his Brethren , some of whom referred with pride to his services in the Lodge , expressing a sincere hope thafc his return to America might mean au revoir only , and not goodbye .

The initiation of Mr . Richard Brewer Welch was performed , fche ceremony being undertaken by Bro . R . Caldwell P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., Bro . W . H . Worsley S . W . rendering the Ancient Charge , and Bro . J . P . Cooper J . W . presenting the Working Tools of the degree . The usual festive board followed . Upon the next meeting of the Lodge , to be held at the Mosley Hotel ' , Piccadilly , will occur the election of Officers .

ST . ELETH LODGE , No . 1488 . THE annual installation was held at Amlwch , on the 29 th ult ., when Bro . George Gunn was installed as Worshipful Master for the year .

WYCOMBE LODGE , No . 1501 . THE installation meeting of this prosperous Lodge took place at the Mabonic Rooms , Ameisham Hill , High Wycombe , on the 25 th ult ., when a large number of Brethren assembled . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , there being a substantial balance in hand .

Bro . H . Harabling P . M . 2030 was installed W . M . for the ensuing j ear according to ancient rite by Bro . J . Bliss I . P . M . Prov . G . S . W . P . P . G . A . Sec . P . P . G . Reg . At the conclusion of the business the banquet , under the presidency of the new W . M ., took place at the Wellington Room , at the Bed Lion Hotel . One of the most interesting parts of the proceedings , perhaps , was thc

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presentation to Bro . J . Bliss I . P . M . of a handsome silver salver m recognition ol his services to the Lodge . Bro . Bliss , who has been Secretary of the Lodge formany years , has just completed his third year of office as W . M ., having occupied the position in 1889 and 1890 , as well as in 1894-5 . After dinner the usual toasts were given .

The VV . M . proposed the Prov . G . M . the Right Hon . Lord Addington , fche D . P . G . M ., and the Grand Oflicers of fche Province present and past , and with the toast he coupled the name of the Prov . Grand Treasurer Bro . J . J , Thomas , who , in reply , expressed an opinion that Lord Addington would prove an excellent Grand Master .

The VV . M ., in appropriate terms , presented to Bro . Bliss , on behalf of the Lodge ; the very handsome silver salver , bearing the following inscription : — Presented to

BRO . J . BLISS P . M ., by the Brethren of the Wycombe Lodge , No . 1501 , in recognition of services rendered to the Lodge . 24 th October 1895 .

Bro . Bliss , in reply , said he felt he did nofc deserve half of what had been said about him that night , but he might say that his heart was in Masonry , and he always endeavoured fco do all ha could for Masonry in general and the Wycombe Lodge in particular . He thanked them most cordially for presenting him with that piece of plate .

LEGIOLIUM LODGE , No . 1542 . rilHE annual meeting was held on Monday , at the Trevelyan Tavern , I Castleford , when Bro . R . C . Farrer was installed as Master , and subsequently appointed his assistant Officers for fcho year .

CARADOC LODGE , No . 1674 . A LARGE number of members and visitors assembled at fche Masonic Hall , Market Street , Rhyl , on Monday , 21 st ult ., on the occasion of the installation of Bro . T . H . Summerhill P . P . G . D . C . P . M . 114 : 3 , the ceremony being performed by the retiring VV . M . Bro . H . Roberts .

The Brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet afc fche Belvoir Hotel , and in the course of the aiter-proceedings a splendid Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the proceedings enlivened with music , songs , and recitations .

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at fche Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , 14 th ult ., Brother John Walton jun . W . M ., there being also present : —Bros . Walter Bowers S . W ., Geo . G . Mends J . W ., Edwd . L . Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Tr . Sec , Jas . OrmrodS . D .,

W . Hallard J . D ., G . A . Myers P . M . P . P . G . D . C . D . C , J . Bowers P . M . Org ., 3 ohn Slyman P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . H . Marsh P . M ., R . Swindells P . M ., John Walton P . M ., T . W . Bone P . M ., Edwd . Roberts P . M . 1459 , E . W . Barratt , J . S . Whitley , and others .

Visitors : —Bros . Henry Nail P . M . 1375 , P . G . Tr ., Thos . ShorrockP . M . 350 , S . Searle S . W . 633 . The principal business of the evening was that of raising Bros . James Smith and Richard Appledore , the first ceremony being performed by Bro . Swindells , and the latter by the W . M . The Working Tools were presented and explained by the S . W . in a careful manner .

Afterwards came the festive board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , these being relieved by songs and recitations given by Bros . Nail , Shorrock , Walter Bowers , and others .

OBEDIENCE LODGE , No . 1753 . AT the regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the White Hart Hotel , Okehampton , on Monday , 28 th ult ., Bro . Charles Piper I . P . M . was

presented with a handsome gold Pasfc Master ' s jewel and an illuminated address chastely framed , in recognition of his services to the Lodge , and as a token of appreciation of the manner in which he rilled the chair whioh he has just vacated . The address was as follows : —

Presented to W . BBO . CHABLES PIPBB I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , 28 th October 1895 , by Brethren of Lodge Obedience , No . 1753 , Okehampton , in recognition of valuable services rendered the Lodge , and as a token of their fraternal esteem ,

regard , and affection , with the earnest hope that the Great Architect of the Universe may long sustain him to be an ornament to the Craft , and that he may be blessed with health , happiness , and prosperity . ( Signed ) W . P . MOON W . M . GBOBOE J . GIBSON Sec .

Bro . Gibson stated that such an event was unique in the history of the Lodge , and as they had determined not to use the funds of the Lodge forthe purchase of Past Master's jewels , it would be more gratifying to the recipient to know that it had been liberally subscribed to Toy trie members . As

Treasurer to the Committee ifc was bis pleasant duty to ask the Worshipful Master to make the presentation , which they would be glad to know was being made on the anniversary of Bro . Rogers' initiation , he having been initiated on the 28 th October 1889 , exactly six years ago that day .

Prior to the W . M . performing the ceremony , a vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Piper . The gift was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Piper , who said it was a very p leasant anniversary for him . Their kindness , generosity , and affection would never be effaced from his memory , and he trusted that the friendship which had been built up in that Lodge towards him would ever continue .

There was a large attendance of Brethren , who afterwards dined together at Bro . Verdi ' s White Hart Hotel , when several Masonic and complimentary toasts were given and heartily responded to .

o o o HORSA LODGE , No . 2208 . THE annual festival and installation took place on Monday , 21 st inst ., when there was a large attendance of members of the Lodge ana Visitors . The W . M .-elect was Bro . W . J . M . Dowden S . W ., and the Installing Mabter Bro . E . W . Cross P . P . J . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight .