Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EA 8 T LODGE , No . 898 . THE opening night of tho season was celebrated at the Assembly Rooms , Newby Place , Poplar , on Wednesday , 27 th ult ., Bro . T . S . Craze W . M . As usual , there was a large muster of Past Masters . Messrs . F . W . Chambers and W . Greeves were initiated , Bros . Sayers , Harot , Smith , and Wilcox passed , and Bro , Castle raised .

Other business was then transacted , during which many generous grants were made to cases of emergency , says the " East London Observer , " and sums voted that would be a credit to anv Lodgo on the score of charity , the chief badge of Freemasonry . An illuminated address on vellum was presented to the I . P . M . Bro . C . F . Williams , in recognition of his good work in the Lodge , and tho way in which he installed his successor .

The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , after which the Loyal toasts were honoured .

ROTHESAY LODGE , No . 1687 . THE members of this Lodge re-assembled after the summer recess , at tho Frascati , Oxford Street , on Wednesday , 2 nd inst ., under most favourable auspices , the prospects of the Lodge for tho future being of the brightest , and everything pointing to a successful year under tho presidency of Bro . Alfred Edwin Clements , who was that day installed as Worshipful Master .

Since the last regular meeting of the Lodge the Brethren enjoyed a pleasant social gathering , holding a summer banquet at Brighton , on which occasion Bro . Valeriani Secretary of the Lodge , who had been robbed just before , was presented with a handsome gold watch to take the place of tho one he had lost . Thc watch bears an inscription sotting forth the good wishes

of tbe members of the Rothesay , by all of whom Bro . Valeriani is greatly respected . In making the presentation it was urged that the watch was given , not only to make good tho Secretary's loss , but as a recognition of his great services to the Lodge for very many years past , and a tangible expression of the members' regard towards him .

The installation meeting was presided over by Bro . F . Gallizia W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . E . Clements S . W ., W . Adams P . M . Treas ., E . L . P . Valeriani P . M . Sec , W . A . Shaw P . M ., Robert Shaw P . M ., Henri Gros P . M ., T . J . Bolton I . G ., M . Wartmann D . C , Tito Mattel Organist , E . J . Davis Steward , and a large number of other members , with the following

Visitors : —W . H . Elliott P . M . 1625 , T . S . Wyard 2182 , Georgo Bade 1677 , G . 0 . R . Inkpen P . G . S . of W . Sussex , F . Bohers 2060 , E . Delacoste 1627 , John Davidson J . W . 87 , J . M . McLeod P . P . S . G . W . Derby Sec . R . M . I . Boys , S . Fonseca 1563 , H . Gardiner 2346 , W . W . Morgan 177 , 0 . Woodrow P . M . 1708 , & c .

There were srx candidates on the agenda to bo balloted for , and all were accepted , as also was Bro . Louis Verdier of La Cesareo Lodge , No , 590 , who desired to join the Rothesay . Subsequently three of the candidates—Messrs . W . H . Butler , A . H . Thomson , and O . S . Mackensie were initiated , the ceremony beins worked on their behalf by the new Worshipful Master Bro .

A , E . Clements , whose first duty , however , had been to invest the following Brethren as his assistant Officers : —F . Gallizia I . P . M ., T . J . Bolton S . W .. M . Wartmann J . W ., W . Adams P . M . Treasurer , E . L . P . Valeriani P . M . Sec , J . H . Catten S . D ., G . H . Burns J . D ., J . Pearcy I . G ., Tito Mattel Organist , Louis Verdier D . C , R . Ballinger A . D . C , A . Albert Std ., and Potter P . M . Tyler .

The newly installed Master announced his intention of acting as a Steward on behalf of the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Senior Warden undertook a like duty for the Benevolent Institution , upon which Brother Valeriani Secretary proposed that sums of ten guineas each bo voted from the funds of tire Lodge to head the respective lists . This proposal was seconded by I . P . M . Gallizia , who said he had hoped

a Brother would have offered as Steward on behalf of the Girls School also on that , the Installation night , but no doubt one would be forthcoming later on , when thc Lodge would probably be pleased to put a like sum to that now proposed at the head of his list . The proposed grant of twenty guineas was heartily agreed to , and other business , including the proposition of some

candidates for initiation hiving been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where the remainder of an enjoyable gathering was spent under the presidency of Worshipful Master Clements . In due course the W . M . submitted tho Loyal toasts .

The Queen , he said , had advanced tho cause of Freemasonry in the persons of her sons , as they had come on in order eligible to take a part in the Craft . The Grand Master was specially honoured thero as Duke of Rothesay , the Lodge being named after this part of His Royal Highness's title . The toast of the Pro G . M . and the other Grand Officers followed , and was well received .

Tho I . P . M . felt it a privilege to be entrusted with the proposition of the next toast—that of the Master of the Lodgo . Members of the Rothesay , who had witnessed his career , knew how well he had performed the work of the Order in the different Offices he had filled , but the way in which he had that night initiated three new member's into tbe Lodge was a revelation to them all , convincing them that ho had Freemasonry thoroughly at heart , and would become a credit to the Rothesay Lodgo in his new position as its Master .

The "W . M ., in reply , tendered his thanks . He was proud of his position , although with it was associated one regret—tho Master who had initiated him was not present , it having pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to take him awiiy . It was indeed a very great pleasure to have the opportunity of presiding in that Lodge , and he should spare no effort to advance its interests and improve itd position . He thanked the members for the good

wishes they had expressed in regard to his year of office , but taking it that thev should all do their duty to tho best of their ability did not think so much credit was due to liim for his past efforts . He referred with pride to-the position of the LotUe in regard tJtho Charities—really at the top of the tree compared with neighbouring Lodges , and hoped they would win equal renown for the way in which they carried out the other work of Freemasonry .

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The toast of the I . P . M . was next given from the chair . The W . M . was quite sure all who knew Bro . Gallizia loved him , while the more they knew the more they would honour him . Not the least did they respect him for the plucky way in which lie had carried out the ritual and the general work of the Lodge during his vear as Master . Bro . Gallizia's performances had

been a great incentive to him to do the work at least equally well , and ho hoped similar success as had attended him was in store for himself . He had great pleasure in presenting Bro . Gallizia with a jewel as Past Master of the Lodge , conveying with it the best wishes of tho members for his future health and prosperity .

The I . P . M . responded . Ho could not follow tho present Master in the eloquent way in which he had proposed the toast of his health , and hardly knew how to thank them all for the way in which they had recompensed him for the very little ho had done for the Lodge . He should continue to do his very best to advance its interests . He thanked them very much for all they had done , and for the way in which they had just honoured the toast of his health .

The toast of the Initiates was next given , the Master considering they must feel they had como into a Brotherhood that really touched their very soul . Such , at least , wero his feelings on the night of his initiation , and he hoped the Initiates that night had been equally impressed . The three newly admitted Brethren responded , Brother Thomson referring to the fact that he had been associated for many years with Rothesay , a seaport of Scotland , and he felt espacial interest in tho Rothesay Lodge , his reception in which lie regarded as a groat honour .

The Master next gave the Institutions . The members of the Lodge had the welfare of tho Institutions of the Order thoroughly at heart . Ho did not think any of the Masters had passed the chair without acting as a Steward an behalf of one or other of them . He hoped his efforts as a representative for the Boys School would be warmly supported .

Bro . McLeod responded . The toast of the Masonic Charities was always sure of a hearty reception in that Lodge , where , as a Scotchman he really felt quite at homo . No Lodge stood higher in tho estimation of those associated with the Institutions than the Rothesay , where it might be said the Brethren gave for the sake of gwing , for he believed that in the eighteen or nineteen years of its existence it had never put forward a candidate for either of the Funds , although it had regularly supported all of them . Bro .

McLeod referred to the contributions of the Craft during the past year , which had not only enabled the different Committees to pay all expenses , but had left a margin to be added to invested capital , thereby providing for the proverbial rainy day . He hoped tho Lodge would keep on maintaining the good record it enjoye-1 , and that the future would produce as happy results as the immediate past . It was announced that a total of thirty-five guineas had thus far been secured for the Master ' s list for the Boys School .

The toast of the Visitors was given , and lrd to a response from most of the guests then present , boing followed by tho health of the Immediate Past Master , the Treasurfr , and tho Secretary . Bros . Gallizia . Adams and Valeriani responded . Bro . Adams expressed the gratification that arose from association with so prosperous a Lodge as tho Rothesay , where they had been lately enabled to increase the investments besides having a handsome Benevolent Fund .

Bro . Valeriani said it was one of his proudest feelings to think that their services were appreciated in the Lodge . They liked to see some of the younger members taking a share of tho responsibilities , and were gratified to see them coming on to the head , not because the older members were unwilling to continue the work , but rather because it was a gratification to know that the younger members were progressing , and that those who should come after would be able to carry on the work as it had hitherto been performed . The Officers were next toasted , and then the Tyler gave the closing sentiment , the proceedings b ^ ing brought to au end amid general satisfaction .

rriHE regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., at the London JL Tavern , Fenchurch Street , Bro . Alfred Reed W . M . presiding , supported by Past Masters C . Reeve , W . Watkins , W . B . Abraham , H . Rogers Secretary , and J . T . Kinipple . After preliminaries Bro ? . Long , Lambert , and Newsorn were passed . On the election of the W . M . for the ensuing year , the votes of the Brethren were unanimous in favour of Bro . E . Smith S . W . Bro . H . Sinclair P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Stewart P . M . Tyler .

VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No . 1816 .

Other business having been transacted , the Brethren adjourned to the pleasures of a , repast , which had been amply provided for them by the management . Bro . Abraham P . M ., in giving the toast of the W . M ., referred to the

admirable way iu which that Brother bad done his work in Lodge during his successful year of office , and the genial manner in which he had presided on all occasions similar to the present , says thc " East London Observer . " Tho Lodge had grown under his presidency , and would continue to grow if all his successors put their hearts into their work in the same manner .

Bro . Reed , in replying , tendered his thanks to his Officers for the hearty way in which they had assisted him in his work . They had all , with one or two exceptions—which were , perhaps , unavoidable—supported bim on every occasion . For tbe Visitors , Bros . Donald , Gregar , Baines , Warner , and Mills spoko a few words , all acknowledging in their own way the kindness with which they had been received , their appreciation ol the work in Lodge , and the unanimity of the Brethren of the Lodge .

REGENTS PARK LODGE , No . 2202 . THE regular meeting was held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , on the 3 rd inst . Bros . J . Perceval Pointer W . M ., J . Goodchild P . M . acting S . W ., Sims J . W ., Charles Sheppard Secretary , Bowles S . D ., W . Wilson J . D .,

J . Bangs Steward , G . Lane P . M ., 3 . Passingham P . M . ; Bros . J . Bowles , W . Reynold , Cook , Hutchism , Adcock , C . Smith , Pinchbeck , Osborne , Wilkins , Alexander , Rose , James , Moir , and Visitors Bros . Charles Burroughs P . M . 288 , W . Ross 1584 , Alfred Mills 704 , H . Miller 2507 , W . S . Duff 1716 , C . R . Farrow 2246 .

After preliminaries the Lodge was opened in the second degree ; Brother Osborne answered the questions in a most exemplary manner , was entrusted and subsequently raised , he paying the greatest attention to the charges and addresses ancl being apparently deeply impressed with the earnest and impreisivc manner ot the W . M ., who deserves every praise for the admirable manner in which he worked the ceremony . He was most ably assisted by his Officers . There being no other business , Lodge was closed and tbe