Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THERE was a strong gathering at this popular Lodge on the occasion of the regular meeting , held on Monday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , when the Brethren were presided over by the Worshipful Master Bro . E . Peunock , who was supported by the following : Bros . T . Kington I . P . M ., G . Spice S . W ., F . Haines acting J . W ., B . Kershaw P . M . Treas ., E . Davey P . M . SecWalter Cutting S . D ., S . W . Fells J . D ., M . Baillie I . G ., T . Whifien

, A . D . C , E . H . Lough Organist , L . G-. Reinhardt Tyler , Past Masters * W . Belchamber , F . Haines , G . Nightingale , J . E . Fells , S . Smithers , F . S . Plowright ; Bros . J . Staal , A . Delmonte , E . Gosheron , F . 0 . Richardson , E . Johnstone , M . Madders , G . Westley , W . Haughton , G . Forman , D . Elvin , R . Owen , G . Barratt , 0 . Farris , E . H . Walden , H . King , Alfred Jay , H . Jones , G . Bushell , E . Walesby , 3 . P . Davies , J . C . Ward , T . F . White , H . P . Brooks , C . Leopard , E . T . Davy .

Tho Visitors included Bros . W . H . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , W . H . Making P . M . 1278 , W . H . Haylock J . W . 901 , E . T . Tupper 159 Camberwell , Victoria , Australia , Leslie Barry 733 , J . 0 . Ward 2353 , J . Wynman , & c . After the formal opening of the Lodge the minutes were read and confirmed . Mr . William Flannery and Mr . George Francis Carr were introduced

as candidates for initiation , the ballot having previously been proved unanimous in their favour , and they were duly admitted to a participation in the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . Johnstone and A . Delmonte proved their proficiency in the first degree and were entrusted . The Lodge having been advanced , they were regularly passed as Fellow Crafts . The W . M . then resumed the Lodge to the first degree .

Mr . Frank Edward Fells , son of the well-known Past Master of the Lodge of that name , and Mr . George Farrant , who had been unanimously accepted on the ballot , were presented and regularly initiated , the working throughout the several ceremonies being all that could he desired . A proposition was submitted by the Worshipful Master that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge to a distressed Brother , and the grant was unanimously agreed upon .

Several communications were ' submitted by the Secretary , whose action in sending letters of condolence to two members , who had lately suffered bereavement , was endorsed by the Lodge . , Bro . Kershaw Treasurer said he regretted very much that on account of failing health he felt compelled to tender his resignation ; but as this course was far from acceptable to the Brethren , who sincerely sympathised

with Bro . Kershaw , the W . M . urged that Brother to re-consider his decision , and in any case leave the matter over until the next meeting . The Visitors having tendered hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed , and the company repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent dinner was provided under the superintendence of Bro . T . H . Collings , who has so long been associated with this famous Masonic house , and is always most attentive to its guests .

After the Loyal toasts Bro . Kington I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and in doing so he laid special stress on the excellence of the working of Brother Pennock , who on this occasion he thought had fairly excelled himself . It must be a great gratification to the members to have so worthy a Brother to preside over the Lodge .

The W . M . tendered his thanks . When he was elected to the chair , he said , it had flashed across his mind that he would have to work hard to fulfil all the duties of his position . He was pleased to think he had given satisfaction . At the next meeting he hoped to do even more than he had accomplished that night .

The W . M . now announced that the annual ball of the Lodge would take place on Monday , 28 th inst ., and he hoped all the members would give him their support on that occasion . Bro . Kington again rose , this time to propose the health of Past Master Kershaw the respected Treasurer of the Lodge . It was with the greatest regret he had heard Bro . Kershaw express his intention fco resign , and he was

sure the members would miss him very much if ho carried out his intention , Bro . Kershaw had long been one of the pillars of the Lodge ; in fact , many years ago , when he himself had paid his initiation fees , it was the same dear Brother , with the same kindly smile , who had received them . He hoped that God might give him health and strength to be with them for many years yet to come .

Bro . Kershaw met a most hearty and kind reception , and on rising to respond tendered his thanks to all . He should indeed be sorry to leave the Lodge , but it was on account of his bad health that he felt compelled to do so . He liked the post of Treasurer , and , referring to what Bro . Kington had just said , supposed he was like everyone else—always smiled when he took

money . The next toast the W . M . had very much pleasure to propose—the initiates . He tendered them a hearty welcome to the Lodge , and hoped they would each rise to distinction in tbe Craft . Bro . Flannery said he had been very much impressed with the ceremony , and thanked the members for admitting him to membership in the Lodge .

Bro . Carr felt that Freemasonry was an excellent thing . He was proud of having been initiated into the Craft , and so heartily received as a Brother among them . Bro . Frank E . Fells said it had long been his ambition to join the Craffc , for what he had known of his father ' s and brother ' s association with it had made him very anxious to also become a Mason . He sincerely thanked his father , their Past Master Fells , for having introduced him into Freemasonry , and assured the Worshipful Master and Brethren he would do his best fco give them satisfaction .

Bro . Farrant said that as a Frenchman he felt unable to express himself as he desired to do , bufc he thanked the Worshipful Master and Brethren most heartily for having accepted him as a Brother among them . The toast of the Visitors was next given from the chair , the Master

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tendering the guests a hearty welcome , and expressing the hope that they had enjoyed themselves . The members of the Lodge were very pleased to have them among them , and they might rest assured they would always receive a hearty welcome whenever they had the opportunity of visiting the Lodge .

Bro . Rudderforth thanked the members for the hospitality displayed , and complimented the W . M . on the way in which he had carried out the ceremonies of the day . He was formerly a member of the Confidence Lodge , and felt it more than likely he should desire to rejoin it in the near future . Bro . Making P . M . 1278 also complimented the Master on his working , and thanked him and the Brethren for their kind reception . He hoped he

should have another opportunity of visiting the Lodge , as he had so much enjoyed himself on this occasion . Bro . E . D . Tupper 159 ( Melbourne ) heartily endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers . When he got back to Australia he would have much to tell his friends of the way in whieh he had been entertained in the Lodge of Confidence . Several other visitors also responded to the toast .

The health of the Past Masters was next submitted , the W . M . referring to each in turn . Then the Officers came in for notice , and they responded seriatim .

Songs and recitations were given during the evening , those who contributed to the harmony being Bros . Davey P . M ., Madders , Spice , Barrett , Owen , and others . The musical arrangements were as usual under the able management of Bro . "E . H . Lough , who contributed in no small measure to the enjoyment of a really pleasant evening .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 860 . THE second regular meeting of the season took place on Thursday of last week , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of Bro . H . J . Sexton W . M ., who was supported by Bros . John Wade I . P . M ., T . Newell S . W ., W . G . Winter J . W ., R . Burleton P . M . Treas ., H . Jenkins Sec , W . Fisher S . D ., T . B . Dodson P . M . acting J . D ., 0 . W . Pavitt acting I . G ., H . Delma Org ., Thos . Edmonds P . M . Tyler , Christian P . M ., Bond P . M ., and several others .

The Visitors included Bros . W . Williams W . M . 1275 , H . Osmond 2182 , T . Hall , J . Flegg , J . Nichols , 0 . Fisher J . D . 507 , W . Clark J . W . 28 , J . Wynman , and others . , ..- ¦ After the confirmation of the minutes the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bros . B . W . Hammett andH . W . Watkins were presented as candidates for the higher ceremony . They were duly examined and entrusted and regularly raised in a Lodge of Master Masons . . ; . * : * ¦ . ; :

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the firsfc degree , and the ballot was taken for Mr . Alfred Onslow aud Mr . John Robert Desborough , who were unanimously elected , and duly admitted to the mysteries of Freemasonry , ¦¦¦ ¦ ' . Communications were read , other business disposed of , and the Lodge ! was closed , after which the Brethren dined together , and then honoured the ; usual toasts . ¦< . ¦ . *• • ¦) . The Worshipful Master was most hearty in welcoming the initiates , who * were cordially toasted by the members of the Lodge . ;; j :

Bro . Onslow tendered his thanks , and hoped that in time to come ha i would prove himself a worthy member among them . j Bro . Desborough also thanked the Worshipful Master , Oflicers : and ; Brethren for having accepted him as a member in their midst . He hoped to , * show that the confidence reposed in'him was hot out of place . ' ,,- . ' * Several other toasts were given and responded to ere the call for the / Tyler brought to a * conclusion one of those enjoyable evenings for which the * Dalhouise Lodge has so long been famous . .. .- ' , '; i

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . rjlHE W . M . Bro . William Athol Bray presided for the first time after his I installation , at a regular meeting of this Lodge , held on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . O . [ , ' Owing to the lamented death of Bro . Augustus A . Butcher S . W . ilie Brethren dressed in Masonic mourning as a mark of respect . . ' , ' ,, *; The Lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of the lasi meeting were read and confirmed .

Messrs . James Courvoisier Clement , Robert Reason Hayn ' e , and Henry Squire Hartwell were balloted for and approved , and being in attendance were admitted , and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by Bro . Bray , who performed the ceremony in an altogether admirable manner . There were two candidates for raising , but owing unfortunately to ill health they were unable to be present . The W . M . therefore proceeded to exercise and employ the Brethren in the ritual , by opening and closing the Lodge in the various degrees .

The Secretary read various communications to the Lodge , among which was a letter from the widow ol Bro . Butcher , thanking the Brethren for their sympathy , and the wreath sent on the occasion of his funeral . Ono candidate was proposed for election at the next meeting . The Secretary also announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked at the Upton Lodge of Lustruction on Monday , 28 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock . Nothing else offering for the good of Freemasonry or the Lodge in particular , the closing hymn was sung , and the Brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment .

The W . M . was assisted by Bros . Henry Hyde I . P . M ., Charles Schmidt P . M . acting as S . W ., H . J . Rowbery J . W ., Charles Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , Charles J . Free P . M . Secretary , Walter J . Carroll S . D ., R . F . Thomson J . D ., E . M . Jefiery P . M . D . C , Geo . W . Flatman A . D . C , E . 0 . Holmes Organist . There were also present Bros . Samuel Toye P . M ., John Stroud P . M ., R . J . Burridge , Oliver Greenland , John Angles , L . T . Hales , William Prior , W . T . Hustwayte , Nicholas Austey , Theodore Martin , F . White , R . R . Hayne , John Baker , & c .

The Visitors were Bros . Thomas Smith P . M . 30 , W . Sims J . D . 1662 , R . E . Williams 2472 , Dr . F . W . Kerby 11 , E . E . Robinson 1421 , G . J . Walker 497 , R . Wright 861 , Leonard C . Tate 1251 , Fred Holden 25 , S . W . Vale 861 G . H . Groutage 1586 , H . Reed 2552 , and Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 .

ASAPH LODGE , No . 1319 . DRAMATIC and musical Masons were fully represented on the 31 st ult ., in Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Luigi Lablache was installed the twenty-ninth Master of this well-known Lodge , which was established for the convenience of . members o £ the two professions in the metropolis , and was practically the first of the many " Class Lodges " now existing . The Lodge is in a prosperous state , and Bro . Walter Lestocq Treasurer was able to announce a balance of £ 1 , 030 in favour of the Benevolent Fund .