Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation . — : o : —

Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1558 . The Brethren of this Lodge held their summer outing last month , voyaging by the Clacton Belle to Margate and Ramsgate . A very enjoyable day was spent . The W . M . Bro . Geo . B . Catt was supported by the I . P . M . Bro . Harry Lewis , Bro . Taylor P . M . Treasurer , Bro . F . V . Catt

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P . M . Secretary , and many other Brethren , ladies and friends . After dinner the Loyal toasts were honoured . Some of the party landed at Margate , while others went on to Ramsgate . The return journey wtas completed in good time , and the Brethren , on dispersing , congratulated the W . M . on the success of the trip , and hoped to meet again under similar circumstances .

********** Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . THE regular meeting was hold at Lewisham Parish Hall , Lady well , on Saturday , 13 th ult .

The W . M . Bro . Harry Lewis performed the ceremony of initiation , this making the sixth initiate since he was installed , and brings his year of Office up to second only to that of Bro . Christopher Sims , the first Master . There was also work in the second degree .

********** Guardian Lodge , No . 2 6 25 . The members of this Lodge had their ( annual outing last month , and spent a most enjoyable day .

The party assembled at Paddington , and travelled in saloon carriages to Henley-on-Thames , where luncheon was provided at the Red Lion Hotel . Afterwards the company proceeded by launch up the river to Windsor , where dinner was served at the White Hart Hotel .

The Master proposed the toast of the King , and it was enthusiastically honoured . The toast of the Ladies was humorously given by Bro . Churchwarden Dennis , and ably acknowledged by Bro . Walter Chapman . The toast of the Worshipful Master was submitted in eulogistic terms by Bro . R . H . Barton , and the other toasts included the Immediate Past Master , the Treasurer , the Secretary , and the Officers . *** ## **** #

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Confidence Lodge , No . 19 3 . THIS old established Lodge of Instruction held its regular meeting on Wednesday , at the Hercules , Leadenhall Street , E . G . On this occasion there was not ai quantity of members present , but having Bro . Metcalfe Baiillie S . W . of the Mather Lodge in the chair there was quality of working . The initiation ceremony

was rehearsed , including the ancient charge . We were pleased to notice that the W . M . did not unnecessarily hurry over the work , but rendered every word distinctly . The charge , in particular , was most impressively rendered . Credit is also due to Brother Russ who acted as J . W . and Bro . Booth as I . G ., both of them being very young members of the Order , only thus far admitted to the degree of Fellow Craft .

The Lodge meets regularly during the summer ; the room is beautifully ventilated , and the genial host does everything in his power for the comfort of the Brethren . Brother W . Chittock , a young but promising Brother , was unanimously elected W . M . for Wednesday , when no doubt we shall have the pleasure of attending and giving a favourable report of the proceedings .

********** New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . ON Tuesday , at the Kemble ' s Head , Long Acre , Bros . T . Woods W . M . 87 W . M ., G . Faaz Secretary S . W ., R . Fitch J . W ., J . D . Graham P . M . Preceptor , R . Knill acting Sec , C . Hancock J . D ., J . Sutcliffe I . G ., A . J . Swash P . M ., W . B . Smith , J . Wyniman .

The usual formalities having been observed the Lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Sutcliffe having offered himself as candidate was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was gone through . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Smith answered the questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

We congratulate Bro . Woods W . M . of the Vitruvian Lodge , No . 8 7 , on his perfect working ; there was not the slightest hitch or hesitation , and as a . result the ceremonies were impressively rendered and highly appreciated by the Brethren . Bro . Faaz was elected W . M . for next meeting , and his excellent

working being well known we expect to see a very good attendance . The Lodge meets during the summer on Tuesdays , at 8 o ' clock . Bro . J . D . Graham P . M . Preceptor will be pleasied to render any assistance that is required , and visitors will receive a hearty Welcome ,

Reports Of Meetings.

PROVINCIAL .

Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 . THE usual bi-monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 15 th ult ., at Uxbridge , when the following were present :

Bros . J . T . Anderson W . M ., A . J . Hanson I . P . M ., Harvev P . M ., Reed P . M ., Wilson P . M ., Foyer P . M ., A . Newman S . W . ' , J . R . Thonger J . W ., W . Hardy S . D ., G . Birch J . D ., Whitaker I . G ., H . W . Nicholson P . M . Sec , Blackwell , W . Reed , C . Franklin , Brownscombe , Twamley . and several others .

The Lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., and Bros . Murray and Beville hiaving answered the usual questions retired . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Murray and Beville were passed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when a ballot was taken for Mr . R . Smith and Mr . G . N . Pratt , who were unanimously elected and were duly initiated into Freemasonry .

The W . M . informed the Brethren that he had hoped , from a communication which had been received from the Provincial Grand Secretary , that the Provincial Grand Lodge would have been held in Uxbridge this year , but he was sorry , as they all knew , that Uxbridge had not been favoured . He trusted that next year the meeting would be at Uxbridge .

On the proposition of Bro . A . Hanson I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . Mercer P . M ., that Bro . W . H . Reed P . M . should be nominated for the Provincial Treasurership for 1902 , a Committee was formed to forward his candidature . Bro . W . H . Reed has taken a very great interest in Masonry , land is a Life Governor of the three Institutions . The Lodge was regularly closed until 16 th September next . **********

Everton Lodge , No . 823 .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . WALTER E . FERMOR . ON the 17 th ult ., the members of this Lodge held their annual installation at the Mfeisonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , close upon 150 Brethren assembling to take part in the ceremony . . At the opening of the Lodge Bro . George J . Bridgman occupied

the chair , and afterwards officiated as Installing Master . The W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . J . J . Boyle P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., who was assisted by Bro . R . W . Gow P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . The beautiful ritual was impressively performed , following which Bro . Fermor invested the Officers .

At the banquet which followed , the usual Masonic toasts were given , and during' the evening the following Brethren contributed towards the musical proceedings : Bros . Ben Roberts , Arthur Weber , E . Meredith , Eaton Batty , and G . H . Readdy . The retiring W . M . Bro . G . H . Bridgman was presented with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel and other tokens of regard , his term of Office having been specially successful .

Alexandra Lodge , No . 99 3 . THE Brethren of this Lodge , which holds its meetings at the Midway Hotel , Levenshulme , had their annual picnic last month . Accompanied by their wives and friends , the Brethren left London

Road Station , Manchester , by the 9 . 25 a . m . train for Ashbourne , saloons being specially provided . The visitors made the Ashbourne Hall Hotel their headquarters for the day , luncheon at eleven o ' clock and dinner at 5 . 30 being important features in the day ' s programme . The weather was fine , and the district of Ashbourne afforded much to interest and to enjoy .

********** Bowers Lodge , No . 2816 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . PERCY G . MALLORY . THE installation of this very successful Lodge was held by dispensation of the Prov . Grand Master Lord Addington at the Town Hall , Chesham , on Saturday , 20 th ult ., the Hall having been very tastefully decorated for the occasion , and when set out as a Masonic Lodge was equal to any in the Province .

There were present Bros . F . S . Priest P . M . 16 37 Prov . Grand Standard Bearer Bucks W . M ., J . J . Simcox P . M . 1501 P . P . G . Treas . Prov . G . J . W . I . P . M ., Wm . T . Reeve Knapp S . W ., Percy G . Mallory J . W . W . M .-elect , Rev . C . E . Roberts W . M . 249 2 P . P . G . Chap . Prov . Grand Sec . Bucks . Chaplain , J . L . Goldstein P . M . 2265 Treasurer , H . D . Woods Secretary , Thos . B . Fourmy S . D .,

T . Golby J . D ., F . Cave I . G ., Carl Ornstein D . C ., Harry Dunaway Organist , H . A . Moore and Alex . McBain Stewards , and J . W . Smith P . M . Tyler ; also the following members of the Lodge , Bros . Harold Coxon , F . Lewis , Andrew Cowley , Albin L . Hunt , W . J . Abbott , James Herbert , Harry Allen , Geo . F . Woods , W . J . Akers , George- Ayers , George Dainty , Charles Hibberd , and W . D . Miller . The visitors were as follow : Bros . Frank Milman 855 P . M .

P . P . G . W . Glos ., H . Trask P . t' . G . Supt . of Works Bucks ., Thos . Tare P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works Oxon , W . J . Nash P . M . 321 P . P . G . W . Cheshire , W . J . Stra . tton P . M . 3743 , W . F . Gallion P . M . 2319 , Frank Crocker W . M . 27 86 Prov . G . S . B . Herts ., Stanley W . Ball P . M . 2361 , Charles Pinkham J . W . 2361 , J . R . Campbell P . M . Marquis of Ripon Lodge , B . Hayior S . W . 2361 , F . Ward J . D . 159 8 , C . Cowley 23 61 , Robert Hayior 2361 , G . Hipwell Green 23 61 , Max Lichtenberg 1637 , C . E . Morris 2698 , George Barnes 382 .

The Lodge having been opened , the Secretary read the dispensation from the Prov . G . M . sanctioning the meeting at the Town Hall . The minutes of the last Tegular meeting and of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed ,