Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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METEOPOLITAN —INSTEUCTION

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 167 . A MOST successful meeting was held at the Court House , Harlesden , on Thursday , under the presidency of Bro . M . Moss W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . Williams P . M . S . W ., H . Danby P . M . J . W ., P . J . Ortner S . D ., H . D . Wood J . D ., Alfred Jones I . G ., P . S . Priest Sec , G . Chapman , Wynman , Handover , Jefferson , Moore , Lawrence P . M ., Catfc , W . G . Tydeman , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . W . H . Handover candidate , and performed the work in good style . The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Catt offered himself as candidate for passing , and the usual questions were asked and answered . Bro . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first and second sections of the lecture .

Bros . Charles J . Catt , Dr . Alfred Jones , and William G . Tydeman were unanimously elected members . Bro . A . Williams P . M . will occupy the chair at next meeting . We trust he will have a good attendance . The annual outing of this Instruction Lodge will take place on Thursday , 10 th September .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . AT the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , on Tuesday , Bro . W . B . Plaford P . M . W . M ., G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362 S . W ., B . J . Hearnden J . W ., G . A . Knight S . D ., H . Crookes J . D ., T . W . Mog ford I . G ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , J . Wynman acting Sec . and Treas ., W . H . Handover , H . Campbell , and others .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Dehane P . M . offered himself as candidate . He was examined , entrusted , and subsequently raised . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off and on . The W . M . re-opened the Lodge and Bro . G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362 rehearsed a part of the ceremony of installation , giving the three addresses , and we

compliment him on the able manner in which he carried out the work . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . It was proposed by Bro . H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . T . W . Mogford , that a letter of condolence and of deep regret be sent to Bro . Bobert John Bogers P . M . and Treasurer , on the loss of his father , which was unanimously agreed to .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Boad , on Monday , Bro . H . Harris . W . M ., G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362 S . W ., H . Crookes J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Secretary , A . Coleman S . D ., A . LeClair J . D ., G . E . Harris I . G ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , H . Campbell P . M ., W . H . Handover , W . Hillier P . M ., J . Chubb , J . Wynman , W . J . Maynard , and others .

Bro . Hillier P . M . having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , when Bro . Ferguson , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . The Lodge was closed down , and Bro . G . D . Mogford was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

' It was proposed by Bro . Mogford and seconded by Bro . Hillier that a letter of sympathy and condolence should be sent to Bro . Bobert John Rogers P . M . 733 , on the loss of his father , also a letter of condolence to the widow of the late Bro . Dr . Peter Gowlland , F . R . O . S ., P . M . Fitzroy Lodge and Chapter , both of which were unanimously agreed to .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON Friday , 7 fch inst ., Captain Schlossbauer W . M ., CalleyS . W ., Jones J . W ., Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , H . Willsmer Sec , Lamigeon S . D ., Busby J . D ., Matthews I . G ., George Clark P . M ., Feistel , F . Kebbell , Bishop , Witte , and Johnson . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Johnson candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were worked . Bro . Galley was elected W . M . for next meeting .

A vote of condolence was passed , and letter ordered to be sent to the family of the late Bro . B . E . Fairclough P . M . and Preceptor Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , who was well-known to most of the members .

On the 14 th mst ., Bro . Calley W . M ., Jones S . W ., Matthews J . W ., Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Sec , Mason S . D ., Feistel J . D ., Friedlander I . G ., G . Clark , Ives , I . P . Cohen , and Lyons P . M . ; New , Schlosshauer , Bishop , Johnson , Abrahams , Lamer , Collett , Holland , Lucas , and others . The ceremonies of initiation and passing was rehearsed , Bros . Lyons apd Johnson being the candidates . The first and second sections of the second lecture were worked by Bros . Dunstan and Clark , assisted by the Brethren .

PEOVINCIAL

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1182 . ON Thursday , 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , the annual installation meeting took place in the presence of an exceptionally large attendance of Brethren , twenty of whom were Provincial Officers ,

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and thirty-three Past Masters . After the routine business of openin" was over , Bro . Thomas Holme was most impressively inducted into the Worshipful Master ' s chair , and subsequently invested his Officers with their distinctive collars . A good musical programme , which delighted those present , was supplied by Bros . John Lane P . M ., H . Hollis , E . Edwar-ds G Green , S . Smith , and Richard Brown . Bro . Casey catered for the banquet which gave unbounded satisfaction . '

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . THE Brethren had their annual excursion on Wednesday , 12 th inst . The party , numbering forty , left York by saloon carriages at 9-52 for Ilkley where they arrived at 11-0 and took conveyances for a drive to Burnsall , via Bolton , a distance of thirteon miles , the route lying through the finest scenery in Wharfedale . The party thoroughly enjoyed the splendid drive .

On arrival at Burnsall a cold luncheon was provided at the Bed Lion Hotel and the return journey commenced ao three o'clock . The route back was by way of Barden Bridge , where the party left the carriages and walked through Bolton Woods , past the Strid , to the Monument , and then resumed the journey to Ilkley , which was reached at 6-30 . An excellent dinner was served

at the Crescent Hotel , the Worshipful Master Bro . P . H . Vaughan presiding . After dinner one or two Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the return journey was commenced at 8 o ' clock . On arrival at York the Brethren and ladies adjourned to the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , where

they were entertained by the Worshipful Master . Songs and duets were given by Bros . Kilvington , Debenham , Wilson , Welburn , and Ewbank , and two recitations in excellent style by Miss Josephs . Bro . W . S . Child acted as accompanist . The weather throughout the day was very fine , which added much to the enjoyment of the Brethren .

SUNBURY LODGE , No . 1733 . THE annual excursion took place on Thursday , 13 th inst ., when a party of thirty-five Brethren embarked in the Sunbury Belle immediately after the breakfast hour , and proceeded to Windsor , where a stop of two hours was made . Luncheon was sumptuously provided on board by Messrs . Freeman of the Magpie Hotel , and pauses were made on the return journey to witness the river carnivals at Staines and Walton . Sunbury was reached about 10 p . m ., after a very successful outing .

AGRICOLA LODGE , No . 1991 .. THE members held their annual pic-nic on Wednesday , 12 th inst . The Brethren , together with some visitors and a large number of lady friends , were conveyed by saloon to Bridlington , and on reaching the latter place were at once driven to Flamborough , where lunch was served . The day was beautifully fine , and after visiting the caves and other places of

interest the party returned to Bridlington and partook of dinner at the Londesborough Hotel . The party then rambled about Bridlington , and returned to York by the 8-47 train , reaching the latter city a little after eleven , everybody being well satisfied with the arrangements , which were carried out by Bro . Robert Spence W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . James P . Gill Secretary .

HORWICH LODGE . No . 2324 . ON Wednesday , 12 th inst ., the members had a pic-nic trip to Skipton and Bolton-le-Woods . About twenty of them joined in the excursion , the arrangements for which were carried out by the Secretary Bro . H . B . Thornton P . M . The party left Horwich at 7-47 a . m ., and reached Skipton about 1040 . There they partook of dinner at the Midland Hotel , Bro . Z .

Tetlow W . M . occupying the chair , and Bro . T . B . Greenhalgh S . W . the vice-chair , when several Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . The company afterwards drove out in wagonettes to Bolton-le-Woods . After a delightful day , the pleasure of which was enhanced by fine weather , they departed from Skipton at 8-30 p . m ., reaching home about 11-23 . They travelled from Manchester each way in a saloon carriage .

MARRIAGE AT URMSTON . ON Thursday , 13 th inst ., the village of Urmston was the scene of a very important function—important at least in the lives of two individuals . On that day Mr . Frank Percy Steans , a prominent figure in the cricket field , only son of Mr . Percy Steans , of Didsbury ; led to the altar Miss Edith Marianne Littler , youngest daughter of Bro . Edward Lewis Littler P . M . and Treasurer Urmston Lodge , No . 1730 , P . P . G . P . West Lanes . The marriage was performed

at St . Clement ' s Church , the officiating clergyman being the Bev . E . Harwood Cooke , M . A ., vicar . Carriages which had been provided by Bro . John Walton P . M . conveyed the party to the sacred edifice , and the wedding ceremony took place in the presence of a large number of spectators , attracted thither by the popularity , not only of the contracting parties themselves , but of the parents of the bride and bridegroom , who are well known in various capacities .

Bro . Littler gavo away the bride , who wore a costume of pale grey cloth , trimmed with white silk and pearl embroidery , a white picture hat , trimmed with white feathers and ribbon to match , - whilst she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and orange blossom . In attendance as bridesmaid , was her sister , Miss Fanny Littler , while Mr . Golland , of Higher Broughton , acted as best man .

At the close of the ceremony the party adjourned to Carlton "Villa , the residence of the bride ' s father , and subsequently the happy couple left for Colwyn Bay , to spend the honeymoon . There was a long list oi presents from friends and well-wishers , principal amongst which were three cheques for substantial amounts , the respective donors being the bride ' s father , Bro . Geo . B . Lloyd P . M . and Secretary 1730 P . P . G . Treas . West Lanes ., and Messrs . E . D . Sassoon and Co .

Our interest in the welfare of the young couple , even were it not supported by that of personal friendship , would lead us to hope that their future may be free from carking cares ; that the sunshine of their existence may be as placid as the day of their marriage , which was glowing with full summer beauty ; that earth may bestow upon them her largess , and heaven itsbenisons ; and that after a long life of usefulness and happiness in this world , the twilight of declining years may merge into eternal dawn , and bo consummated in a rich and glorious immortality .