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 .

CBAET : METEOPOLITAN . — : o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THERE was a brilliant assembly of Brethren at Bro . Clemow's well known Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , on Monday , to witness the working of Bro . Pennock Worshipful Master , who presided for the first time sinoe his installation ( reported in our issue of the 15 th ult . ) . The Worshipful Master was supported by the following Officers : T . Kington I . P . M ., J . K . Pitt acting S . W ., I . W . Simeons J . W ., W . D . Kershaw

P . M . Treas ., E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , M . Baillie S . D ., S . W . Fells J . D ., C . H . Ash I ; G ., E . H . Lough Org ., L . G . Reinhardt Tyler ; Past Masters F . S . Plowright , G . Smither , W . A . Cubitt , James Smith , P . Haines , J . E . Fells , and others , with the following Brethren : G . T . Baker , M . Madders , W . Haughton , H . Jones , J . C . Browne , C . H . Ash , J . Staal , G . F . Bushell , C .

Way , S . C . Forman , G . Barlow , T . Wiffen , C . Cornish , E . Davy , G . Barrett , F . Baker , J . Westley , J . Brooke , and others . Visitors : Bros . Henry Woodcock 2417 , J . K . Pitt P . M . 463 P . P . G . S . B ., S . Jacobs P . M . 2396 P . P . G . P . Herts , John Packer 347 , W . Bowles 144 , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge having been regularly opened , the minutes were submitted and confirmed , after which the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bros . Browne , Staal , and Haughton were introduced to the W . M . as Fellow Crafts , and were duly examined . Having answered the questions satisfactorily they were entrusted and retired .

The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the same Brethren were then raised as Master Masons , and regularly received into the Lodge as such . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bros . H . Jones , S . C . Forman and G . Barrett were examined and subsequently passed as Fellow Crafts .

We gladly avail ourselves of the opportunity of here congratulating the Worshipful Master on the excellent way in which he worked the different ceremonies , his performances fully justifying his recent-promotion to the highest office in the Lodge .

The report of the Auditors was submitted and agreed to , with acclamation . A proposal brought forward by Bro . Kington I . P . M . was carried unanimously . Bro . J . E . Fells P . M . proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the Lodge funds , to be placed on the list of Bro . Simeons J . W ., for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which was unanimously agreed to .

After a few more transactions , and well earned and hearty good wishes to the W . M ., the Lodge was regularly closed , and the Brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on the establishment , and was admirably served , under the personal supervision of Bro . A . Clemow . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal toasts , which were well received .

Bro . Kington I . P . M . m able manner submitted the health of the W . M ., which was justly honoured , and cordially acknowledged . Several of the Brethren added to the enjoyment of the evening by displays of their musical ability .

NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 . THE installation of Bro . Wilhelm Menninger as Master of this Lodge took place on the 11 th inst ., at the Cecil Hotel , by Bro . James D . Graham P . M . The principal Officers who were invested were Bro 3 . J . S . Targett I . P . M ., Eugenio Peroni S . W ., Thomas Richard Busby J . W ., E . H . Thiellay P . M . P . G . S . B . Middx . Treasurer , Thomas Grummanfc P . M . Sec , A . Bonold S . D ., Samuel Firminger J . D ., A . Peria I . G ., J . Li Calsi Organist , and J . Whiteman Tyler .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . A MEETING of this prosperous Poor Law Service Lodge was held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , on the 14 th ult ., when the W . M . Bro . H . G . Holland P . M . presided , assisted by the following Officers and Brethren : J . H . Rutherglen I . P . M ., R . H . Nicholls S . W ., J . VV . Hunt J . W ., Rev . F . G .

Greenwood Chaplain , Dr . W . C . Greigg P . M . Treasurer , H . Roberts Sec , H . Ramsbottom S . D ., C . J . Ridgway J . D ., Edwd . A . Frith I . G ., T . Willis A . D . C ., J . B . Schrader Organist , A . E . Lee Assistant Steward , W . B . Nevill P . M ., J . B . Warwick , J . G . Swinton , T . Badcock , Alfred A . Burden , F . Wilmott , E . Burgess , W . M . Ball , Robt . Brown , James Barnett , H . Spencer , H . T . Kobelt , Chas . Spencer , T . A . Marsh , J . Lamb , M . F . Cadman , A . A . Hunt .

Visitors : —Bros . Rev . J . F . Downes P . P . G . Chaplain Herts , Geo . L . Linnell , Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 . It being the last meeting of the season , a large amount of work had to be accomplished , which was carried through with tact and ability . The

Lodge being duly opened with solemn prayer and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the W . M . in a clear and impressive manner raised Bro . F . Wilmott to the degree of Master Mason , and invested him as such . He also passed Bro . W . M . Ball to the second degree . Bro . Edwin Candy , of the Bangalore Lodge , was unanimously elected a joining member .

The Bye-laws of the Lodge having been read , the election of the administrative for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the proclamation of the ballot being unanimous in favour of Bro . H . Nicholls as Worshipful Master-elect being received with very great pleasure . The much respected and highly appreciated Bro . Dr . Greigg P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . John Lee was elected Tyler . An Audit and General Purposes Committee were appointed , after which the Lodge was closed in due form and the Brethren proceeded to banquet .

After the Loyal toasts , Bro . J . H . Rutherglen I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., stated how proud . he had been to witness the able manner in which the W . M . had performed the duties devolving upon the office of Master during the year , and at the manner in which ho had occupied

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the chair . This being the last time he would have to propose this toast he felt he must say that the W . M . had presided at the close—as ho had at the start—with skill , ability and consideration . He had been informed by the W . M . he has had two previous experiences of leaving the Master's chair , but he never left it with greater regret than he should this time . , Ho thanked

the Brethren for the resolution to present their W . M . with a jewel , as it not only served to demonstrate that ho had succeeded in his endeavours to discharge his duties , but at the same time showed he had retained their affections . He was bound to say it was a proud decoration , and being worn , as was the rule , at every Masonic meeting , proved to the Brotherhood the estimation in which the owner was held .

¦ The W . M ., in responding , thanked the Brethren for the kind manner in which they had received the toast of his health . It was not new , for it had been the same the whole period of his Mastership . They had not only been loyal to him , but he had experienced a large amount of affection , which only enhanced the regret with which he should leave the chair . He had ever

endeavoured to strengthen the bonds of fraternity and equality , as he did not believe that any association built on the one man principle ever prospered . They were all members , and he was pleased to say that it was each one ' s pleasure to make each other happy , from Master to Initiate , All joined in the grand design of being happy , and communicating happiness to others .

The W . M . next proposed the health of Bro . R . H . Nicholls S . W . Masterelect , eulogising him , not only as to his Masonic knowledge , but also as to his generous nature . He trusted that ho would have a very prosperous year of office . Bro . Nicholls replied in a few conscise and well selected remarks . The next toast was that of the Visitors ; 'in reply to which Bro . Rev . J . F . Downes P . P . G . C . Herts stated it gave him peculiar pleasure to respond , inasmuch as for many years he had been associated with the W . M . in the

Province of which he was a Past Oilicer , and also that the Treasurer was the W . M . of his mot . her Lodge . He was bound to admit , as a Poor Law Officer , that he always apprehended that the Lodge would have the taint of " shop , " which was the one thing to be deplored , but he had learnt to know , like many more , that he had reckoned without his host . What he had seen that evening had dispelled any such notion . The working and musical portion of the ceremony were must impressive , and the hospitality was grand , so far so that even if the Rontgen Rays were employed it would be impossible to discover a skeleton at tho feast . Bro . Linnell also suitably replied .

Bro . Rutherglen I . P . M ., Dr . Greigg P . M . Treasurer , and Roberts Sec , responded , as also did the other Officers , to the toast proposed in their honour . A collection on behalf of the Benevolent and Orphan Fund of the Poor Law Officers' Association was made , and produced £ 2 , which , with the collection at the last Lodge meeting , made a total of £ 5 . A most satisfactory and enjoyable meeting was closed with the Tyler ' s toast .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THIS well know—and one of the oldest—Lodge of Instruction , held its usual meeting on Wednesday , at Bro . G . Cooper ' s , the Globe Tavern , Fish Street Hill , London Bridge , when we had the pleasure of seeing Brother

Belchamber P . M ., the popular Preceptor of the Lodge , in the chair , supported by Bros . M . Baillie S . W ., G . F . Bushell J . W ., J . K . Pitt P . P . G . S . B . Secretary of the Lodge for nearly twenty-five years past , W . A . Way S . D ., G . Barrett J . D ., C . H . Ash I . G ., H . Jones , James Fletcher , Cooper , Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Jones candidate . Bro . Pitt , with his usual ability worked the first section of the lecture . Bro . J . Fletcher , Upper Norwood Lodge , No . 1586 , was elected a member . Bro . Baillie was chosen W . M . for next meeting . We strongly advise Brethren to visit this Lodge of Instruction , Past Master Belchamber is well known as an excellent Preceptor , and his efforts are admirably seconded by the genial Bro . J . K . Pitt Secretary .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 511 . THIS well known and flourishing Lodge of Instruction , whose meetings are held at the Falkland , Falkland Road , Kentish Town , N . W ., held its annual supper in the Queen's Salon at the Holborn Restaurant , on the 31 st ult ., when the accomplished and much respected Preceptor Bro . John Thorn P . M . presided , and was supported by the highly esteemed Treasurer Bro . Herbert Bangs as S . W ., and Bro . R . H . Nicholls as J . W .

There was a largo attendance of the members , and among the visitors may be mentioned Bro . P . M . Heslop , New Finsbury Park Lodge ; P . M . Glover , Crusaders and Hampden Lodges ; and Bro . Smith , of the Temple Lodge , who acted as Organist for the evening . After the supper , which was thoroughly enjoyed , the usual Loyal and complimentary toasts were honoured .

A very pleasing part of the programme was a presentation to Bro . Ernest Loder , the indefatigable Secretary who , by his assiduity and perseverance has materially aided in steering the Lodge through many vicissitudes during the four years that he has held the position . Its energy and growth had materially degenerated , the place of meeting had to be altered three times , first to the York and Albany , Regent's Park , then the City of London , York Road , and ultimately to the Falkland , where it appears to have found a

suitable abode , and settled down . The want of satisfactory Preceptorship had been a great drawback , till by a happy coincidence Bro . P . M . Thorn was persuaded to undertake the position , since which arrangement the Lodge has been consistently and materially improving , till at the present time it is in a flourishing condition ; in respect of which a very gratifying compliment was paid by the members present , to Bro . P . M . Thorn , as having been a material and necessary means to that end .

The pleasures of the evening were enhanced by the vocal efforts of Bros Pocklington , Barnett , Henry Loder , Skinner , and Kobelt .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . rfflUESDAY'S meeting of this Lodge , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne 1 Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., being Officers' night , the chair was occupied by Bro . C . J . Brown W . M . of tho Mother Lodge , with G . Weaver S . W ., J . Bartlett P . M . J . W ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas . acting Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , F . Beesley S . D ., C . Halston J . D ., H . Bagnall I . G ., T .