Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN . — : o : — LODGE OF JOPPA , No . 188 . THIS ancient Lodge , which was constituted in April 1789 , met in mourning last Monday , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , W . C , to celebrate the annual festival . The cause of grief was the lamented death of Bro . Jamos Lyon P . M . and Treasurer of the Lodge for many years , who died on the last day of the year , and was buried at Mile End cemetery on New Year's Day . The out-going Master Bro . E . J . A . Davy opened the Lodge soon after three o ' clock , as there was a full Agenda to be gone through .

After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed the Auditors' Report was submitted respecting the state of tho Lodge Funds , whioh appeared to be in a highly flourishing condition . Bros . Galloway and Cross having answered the 'Prentice's questions , were passed to the second degree by the W . M . Bro . P . M . Roco then took the chair , when Bro . Jacobs proved his proficiency as a Craftsman , was raised to the sublime degree , and took his seat in the Master Masons' Lodge .

Bro . P . M . Lewis Lazarus next assumed the chair for the purpose of installing his son , Bro . Harry Lazarus , as Master of the Lodge for the second time . This is doubtless an unique event , at all events in modern days , but it occurred through a series rf incidents in connection with the Lodge to which it is needless further to refer . The W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . Roco and took the usual obligation , and was installed as Master in due form .

The following Officers were appointed : —Bro . E . Emanuel S . W ., Isaac Cohen J . W ., Lewis Lazarus P . M . Secretary , S . Roco P . M . Chaplain , E . Ansell S . D ., J . Edwards J . D ., W . Brewer I . G ., A . Cohen P . M . D . C , J . Craig A . D . C , E . Reineman , M . Armstrong , W . Rosenthal Stewards , John Ives P . M . Tyler . The I . P . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Lazarus for his services as Installing Master . This was seconded by Bro . Gardner , supported by Bro . Roco , and carried unanimously , the same being entered on the minutes .

The Secretary referred to the loss the Lodge had sustained by the death of Bro . Lyon , the Treasurer for twenty-four years . He was never one to put himself forward , and did not care for higher honours , and therefore had never passed the chair , but every Brother held him in high esteem , and it was a great satisfaction to his family to see so many members—nearly one

half—of the Lodge present at his funeral , although very short notice could he given . He suggested that as a mark of respect his successor should not be elected till the next meeting , and in the meantime a letter of condolence and sympathy should be sent to his family . This was seconded by Bro . Dodson , supported by Bros . Gardner and Davy , and , needless to say , was carried unanimously .

The W . M . ' s next duty was of a more pleasant nature , being the presentation to Bro . E . J . A . Davy of a Past Master's jewel voted by the Lodge , and a P . M . collar and jewel which had been subscribed for b y his initiates . Bro . Davy suitably returned thanks . The W . M . stated that he was anxious to represent the Lodge at the

Boys School Centenary Festival , and Bro . Lazarus Secretary suggested that the usual sum of ten guineas be given from the Lodge Funds . Other members proposed to increase the amount to twenty and fifty guineas , but Bro . Dodson thought that as the Funds were in so flourishing a condition the Lodge might vote 100 guineas , and gave notice accordingly .

One resignation was accepted with regret , and the names of two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Letters of apology were received from several Brethren , and there being no other business the Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned till the first Monday in March . The bmquet was served in the Grand Hall , the scene of so many festive occasions , and was equal to the reputation of the proprietors , Messrs . Spiers an 1 Pond . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted from tbe chair .

Bro . J . Mason P . G . St . B . responded for the Grand Officers , and testified to the work performed by them all , especially Earl Lathom , whom he had seen work every ceremony that it was possible for him to do . The Officers of Grand Lodge ruled over the destinies of our great Order , and every one of them was interested in promoting the best interests of the Craft . After thirty-three years hard work he personally had achieved Grand Lodge honours , and therefore he would say to all Masons work and -wait , and your time will come .

Bro . E . J . Davy , in eulogistic terms , proposed the health of the W . M ., and said he had rendered him every assistance during his year of office , and he had now the greatest pleasure to promise him his support while he was in the chair . Bro . Harry Lazarus , who was received with acclamation , returned thanks . He said it was a proi : d night for him , especially when he looked back , and remembered it was only twelve vears since he sat unon the rieM . of t , hn

W . M . on the occasion of h s initiation . Seven years ago he was elected as W . M . of tbe Lodge , and now once more , owing to circumstances which he need not explain , the Lodge had again placed him in the chair . He had never missed a single meeting since he had been a member , and he would always do his utmost to maintain the old traditions of the Lodge , which , with the assistance of the Brethren , would always be one of prosperity and good fellowship . °

The W . M . next gave the toast of the I . P . M ., who had achieved a great success , having had several initiates . His year of office was marked by a contribution of J 00 guineas from the Lodge Funds to the Benevolent Institution .

_ Bro . E . J . Davy returned thanks , but modestly attributed the success of his year to the Past Masters and Officers . Bro Lewis Lazarus , in replying to the toast of Installing Master , said it was certainly a unique occasion , as he had looked over the minute books for the last . ujrhty years , and he could only find one case in which a Father had initiated Ins son , but no case whore a Father had installed his son , for either the first m- second time . He considered it a great compliment and sincerely thanked Bro . Davy for permitting him to perform the ceremony

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Bro . John Mason responded to the toast of tbe Masonic Chanties , and said it was very gratifying to him that he was not obliged to ask their support , but had to thank the Brethren for the very handsome sums they had voted for the Charities . The Lodge had already given £ 105 to the Benevolent Institution , and he understood that 130 guineas had been added by the private liberality of the Brethren . They had also under consideration the contribution of 100 guineas to the Boys School , and he had no doubt that

the Lodge of Joppa would send up a large amount . He was specially grateful for their support in this emergency , as his Committee required between £ 16 , 000 and £ 17 , 000 a year , and , owing to the fact that this would be the Centenary of the Boys School , all the Lodges were working for that Institution , with the result that the Old Peoples' Festival was being neglected , and at present they had a hundred Stewards less than they had

this time last year . Bro . G . Linn of the Samson Lodge , L . S . Genese of the Baraarto Lodge , G . Parrett of the Duke of Edinburgh Indgo , J . W . Dewsnap of the Chough and other Lodges , M . Cohen of the Tranquillity Lodge , and others responded for the Visitors ; and the Officers and Past Masters having been complimented the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a pleasant termination at a somewhat late hour .

The speeches were interspersed by songs and music , the programme being conducted by Bro . W . H . Berry . Among those present wore Past Masters S . J . Roco , I . Botibol , W . J . Gardner , I . Cohen , Garrett , B . Wenzils ; Bros . J . G . Cross , E . G . Galloway , M . Jacobs , S . Silver , G . Van Volen , D . Kiztuiiiski , Harry Barneit , Henry Witmund , Edward M . Lazarus , Barnett Samuel , W . Thorpe , J . Hanks , Ernest Reineman , J . H . Craig , A . W . Brewer , A . Harris , A . W . Davill , T . H . Bull , H . Bull , J . G . Moore , S . Freeman , M . J . Rosenberg , N . Lazarus , A .

Levay . The Visitors included Bros : J . Mason P . G . St . B ., J . W . Dewsnap P . M . 1839 and 2264 , T . Rosalke W . M . 205 , J . W . Westmoreland P . M . 1259 , W . C . Tebbit P . M . 2045 , L . S . Genese W . M . 2265 , Emanuel Lazarus W . M . 2313 , F . Louisson 188 , W . H . Fleming 1158 , J . Hyams 1349 , H . Massey P . M . 619 and 1928 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , Richard Poore 1949 , W . J . Trappitt 1259 , G . Linn W . M . 1663 , Geo . Gabb 902 , M . 0 . Owen P . M . 185 , S . Fonseca 1563 , Henry Pick 1920 , J . J . L . Linton 2411 , W . H . Young 1601 , H . Greon 1693 , Geo . Parrett 1259 .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday , at the Globe Tavern , Fish Street HiU , London Bridge , Bro . T . Kington W . M . 193 W . M ., W . Saunders P . M . S . W . ( in the temporary absence of Bro . E . Pennock S . W . and W . M .-elect 193 ) , G . Spice J . W . 193 J . W ., W . Bellchamber P . M . Preceptor , I . W . Simeons S . D . 193 acting Secretary , J . Wynman J . D ., M . Baillie I . G .

Bro . Bellchamber , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the first lecture , and , by desire of the W . M ., Bro . Spice worked the third section . Bro . Pennock W . M .-elect 193 having arrived , apologised for being late . The W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of that Brother , who in a most perfect manner invested the Officers , the W . M . Bro . Kington acting as D . C . Bro . Saunders was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . '' ¦ rriHE first meeting after tho Christmas holidays of this perfect working JL Lodge was held on Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., when Bro . T . Mogford W . M . of the Bloomsbury

Rifles Lodge , No . 2362 , occupied the chair of K . S ., and was assisted by thc following Officers and Brethren : C . Halston S . W ., E . Thomas J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G- Mogford P . M . Sec , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., C T . Brown W . M . 733 S . D ., W . Llewellyn J . D ., J . Miller W . M .-elect 2362 I . G ., J . Wynman , H . Crookes , H . Bagnall , and others .

The Lodge being duly formed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers kindly acting as candidate . After this the Lodge was called off and on . Resuming , tbe Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Miller was presented by Bro . G . Mogford P . M ., as W . M .-elect , and took the obligation . The Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , the new W . M . afterwards investing his Officers in a most able manner .

Bro . T . Mogford gave the three addresses , which did great credit to the Westbourne Lodge . The W . M . resumed his chair , and was highly complimented for his faultless working , which vote was acknowledged . Bro . C . Halston was elected W . M . for next meeting . During the evening a Brother in distress made an application , and was temporarily relieved .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , at the Prince of Wales , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , W ., Bro . J . Chubb W . M ., W . Harris S . W ., W . H . Handover J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , W . J . Ferguson P . M . Deputy Preceptor , G . E , Harris S . D ., W . Llewellyn J . D ., L . J . Powell I . G ., W . Hillier P . M ., R . J , Rogers P . M ., G . Mogford P . M ., J . Wynman , and others .

After the usual preliminaries the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier P . M . being the candidate . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Llewellyn candidate . The rendering of the two ceremonies gave general satisfaction . Bro . W . Harris was elected W . M . for next Monday .

LANGTON LODGE , No . 1673 . THIS Lodge , recently removed from the White Hart , Abchurch Lane , assembled on Thursday , at 5 ' 30 p . m ., at the establishment of Bro . A . D . J . Chinnery , the Eastcheap Restaurant , Eastcheap , those present including Bros . R . L . Franks W . M ., E . Winterbottom S . W ., C . Lock J . W ., C . Hatton S . D ., F . Garrard J . D ., A . J . Simpson I . G ., C . W . Mapleton P . M .

Treas . acting Preceptor , A . C . Fisher Sec , N . Garrard , W . Matthews , H . R . Blackburn , E . T . Pearce , J . Wynman . The Lodge was opened up to the third degree , and resumed to the second , when Bro . Garrard offering himself as a candidate for raising was examined and entrusted . The third ceremony was afterwards gone through in excelient form . Bro . Winterbottom was elected as W . M . for the next meeting .