Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired ¦ will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .

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NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 . THE annual summer excursion was held on Thursday , 22 nd ult . The Brethren of the Lodge and their friends , wives , sweethearts , and sisters assembled at Paddington Station , says the " Islington Gazette , " and left in saloon carriages by the 10-32 for Goring . From Goring the company walked to Streatley , where in the grounds of the Bull Hotel an excellent

lunch was provided . An hour later they embarked on the " River Queen , " a launch of considerable holding capacity , and had a most delightful trip to Henley . At Shiplake the company had water above as well as below , and for ten minutes the rain descended in such torrents that the ladies were forced to seek shelter in the cabin . This was the only objectionable feature of an otherwise charming day .

A banquet was provided in St . Mary's Hall , Henley , Bro . J . I . Moai Worshipful Master presiding . The banquet was long and the speeches short . The latter included the Queen and the Craft , and the Worshipful Master . Even the ladies were not toasted . The Brethren were brief—not because they were witty—but owing to the notorious punctuality of Great Western trains brevity was imperative .

However , there was time to cheer the W . M ., to thank Bro . Potter Secretary of the Lodge for the part he had played in organising the trip , and a minute was spared to give one loud " Hurrah " for Bro . Herbert Sprake , who was described as the pioneer of summer river excursions so far as the New Concord Lodge is concerned .

The party left Henley by the 8-30 , and arrived at Paddington a few minutes after 10 o ' clock , the unanimous verdict being that a most enjoyable day had been spent .

SCOTS LODGE , No . 2319 . rriHE installation meeting was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonio I Temple in the Holborn Bestaurant , when Bro . James Thomson W . M . presided . A company of about 100 Brethren were present . Bro . Dr . Daniel Mackay Forbes Past Master of the Maybury Lodge being the candidate who was elected unanimously at the last meeting of the Lodge as its Master for the year ensuing , the ceremony of installation was admirably performed in his behalf by Bro . Gellion .

Bro . James Thomson was invested with a handsome Pasfc Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the Lodge as its Master for the past year . At the banquet which followed the business the royal toasts were duly honoured . The health of the Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . James Thomson , who referred to the great services of Dr . Forbes as an active member of the Scottish Corporation , of the Caledonian Asylum , of the Scottish societies in London , and of Masonic charities .

Bro . Thomas Mackenzie Past Master of the St . Andrew Lodge , No . 460 , Clutha , who has discovered some of the most important passes of New Zealand , and whose explorations have been brought under the notice of the Boyal Geographical Society , responded to the toast of the visitors .

LONDON SCHOOL BOARD LODGE , No . 2611 . IT is rather late in the season for Masonic meetings in London , writes the " bell-ringer " of the " Islington Gazette , " but , by the kind invitation of my Masonic Brother W . Boston Bourke , I assisted at the installation of

this Lodge , on Monday , 12 th ult ., at the Hotel Cecil , where , by the way , there is a very fine Masonic Temple . It was quite charming to observe how Masonry enabled the School Board lions to sit down with the lambs , and how the gentlemen who fight about " isms " dwelt together in the Masonic tentin peace and unity .

It was the first installation since the Lodge was consecrated , and Bro . the Eev . A . W . Oxford , the retiring Master , installed Bro . Henry Lynn as second Master , the ceremony being commendably performed . Bro . Lynn , in appointing his Officers , gave a fair share to Finsbury , for

Canon Ingram was made Chaplain , Bro . G . Benson Clough Senior Deacon and Bro . W . Boston Bourke Junior Deacon . Bro . Diggle , a young Mason was by general consent , promoted over the heads of consenters to the important post of Junior Warden , in which position he behaved so well that even the Progressives admired him .

The banquet was an elegant one , the menu being on the Hotel Cecil lines , the object of which seems to be to disguise food in as toothsome a way as possible , ancl serve up unconsidered trifles as tit-bits . The School Board oratory was , by design , made merciful to the poor visitor , and the tone was of mild jocosity , blended with a little vocal music . Bro . Oxford received the usual prize for good conduct in school , a tasteful " jewel .

Past Grand Deacon Nairn , Past Grand Warden Fenn , and Grand Chaplain Brownrigg beamed upon the company , and the Bland Old Man retired at the reasonable hour usually observed among Masons , with the consciousness that he had enjoyed his School Board for once without being asked to pay rates for it .

INSTETJCTION

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A MEETING was held on Wednesday , 28 th ult ., at the Weavers Arms , London Wall , E . G ., Bro . H . Saunion P . M . as W . M ., S . E . Spencer S . W ., J . Brown J . W ., D . Harbord P . BI . Preceptor , H . T . Meadows P . M Sec F . Dawe S . D ., Wise J . D ., Drake I . G ., J . Smith P . M ., C . Butcher , j Wynman , W . Strong .

Reports Of Meetings.

The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Strong being a candidate to be raised to the third , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising w , as rehearsed . The excellent working of Past Master Saunion requires no comment . Afterwards , by desire of tho W . M ., each Brother went through the three degrees by signs , which were given to the W . M . 's satisfaction . The Lodge was regularly closed down , Bro . Spencer being elected as W . M . for the next meeting .

CONSIDERING the hot weather a very good meeting took place on Wednesday , at the Weaver ' s Arms , London Wall , E . G . Bro . Spencer W . M ., J . Brown S . W ., J . G . Bobeson J . W ., D . Harlow P . M . Preceptor , H . T . Meadows P . M . Sec , A . H . Stokes S . D ., H . Saunion P . M . J . D ., F . H . Farr I . G ., J . Smith P . M ., J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree and Bro . Smith was entrusted , the ceremony of raising being rehearsed , he acting as candidate , The Lodge was closed down in the third and second degrees . Bro . Brown was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by Bro . George Weaver , who acted as W . M ., being assisted by Bro . T . Mogford W . M . as S . W ., Barter

J . W . Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge as J . W ., B . J . Rogers P . M . Treas . Dep . Prec , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , and others . Bro . Wynman acted as candidate . After the ceremony the Lodge was called off and on . By desire of the W . M ., Bro . G . Mogford P . M . Sec . occupied the-chair and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , afterwards delivering the three addresses in his usual able and perfect manner , to the satisfaction of the Brethren and visitors alike .

The W . M . having resumed his chair , closed the Lodge to the first degree . Bro . T . Mogford was elected W . M . for Tuesday , 10 th August , when the Brethren may expect to witness some excellent working .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , at Bro . W . T . Purkiss ' s , Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bro . R . Eobinson W . M ., B . Goff S . W ., VV . Langdon J . W ., T . J . Larkman P . M . Treas . acting Preceptor , J . H . Gumming P . M . Sec , J . Dinnis P . M . S . D ., H . B . Worth J . D ., F . Craggs P . M . I . G ., Justin Allen , J . W . Blaydes , J . Wynman , Barton Jones P . M ., and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Justin Allen being candidate . The W . M . gave the ancient charge . Bro . Blaydes offered himself as candidate for the second degree , and was entrusted , the ceremony being afterwards rehearsed . Bro . Goff was elected W . M . for next meeting .

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— . o ;—SINCERITY LODGE , No . 189 . npHE annual installation and banquet was held on the 12 th ult ., at the I Lodge Room , Stonehouse , when Bro . Frederick Strick was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The banquet was held in the refectory adjoining the Lodge Boom , and

was admirably supplied by Messrs . Eisdon and Son . After the loyal toasts , Bro . Sach proposed the Prov . Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Devonshire , and the Prov . Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Cornwall . Capt . Quinn responded for Devonshire , and Major Shanks for Cornwall .

The latter said it was twenty-six years ago that he was installed W . M . of Lodge Sincerity , of which he was now the oldest Past Master , after the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe . He often told them in the Province of Cornwall it was . in Sincerity Lodge and in the Province of Devon that the P . G . Master of Cornwall learnt his Freemasonry .

The Senior Warden Bro . Hodge proposed the toast of the evening , the health of the Worshipful Master , which was received with the greatest cordiality , and Bro . Strick suitably responded to the toast . .

FAITH LODGE , No . 484 . rriHE annual outing arranged under the auspices of this Lodge took place I on Thursday , 22 nd ult ., and was very enjoyable . Alton Towers , one of the brightest spots in Staffordshire , was the destination , and thither a nice party of the Fraternity and friends proceeded . The weather was most favourable , and the arrangements , for the success of which Dr . J . N . Patterson , of Earlestown , was mainly responsible , were all that could be desired .

WHITWELL LODGE , No . 1390 . ON Tuesday , 27 th ult ., the installation of Bro . William Millar as W . M . took place at the Masonic Lodge room , Salthouse Road , Millom . There was a good number of visiting Brethren present from Barrow , Dalton , Arlecdon , Coniston , & c . The installation ceremony was effectively performed by Bro . Howarfch , assisted by Bros . J . Atkinson and H . F . Fox . A splendid banquet was provided at the Millom Castle Hotel , the host , Bro . J . Fawcett , excelling even his usual excellency in the catering department . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

CEDEWAIN LODGE , No . 1594 . THE installation meeting was held at the Temple , Newtown , on Thursday , 15 th ult ., when Bro . Ellison was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing twelve months .

There was a large gathering of members and visiting Brethren , and present and past Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge were also largely in attendance . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Danily P . M . P . P . G . W ., one of the oldest Masons in the Province .

After the ceremony about forty Brethren sat down to a banquet in the Temple dining room , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . By a special effort the Freehold premises have been cleared of debt .