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 .

CRAET : . METROPOLITAN . — : o : — LEWISHAM LODGE , No . 2579 . AT the election meeting held on Saturday evening , 9 th inst ., at the Lewisham Parish Hall , Ladywell Boad , Bro . 0 . Lamb , already a P . M . of fche Lodge , was chosen to fill the chair for the ensuing year .

INSTRUCTION . — : o : — RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 8 fch insfc ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . John Worth W . M ., K . M . BossS . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , G . T . Meek S . D ., W . G . Palmer J . D ., G . White I . G , J . J . Lewin Steward , B . Beid P . M ., H . J . Cousens W . M . Old Concord Lodge , C . T . Hayward , W . T . Ridgway , and others . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ridgway acting as

candidate . Bro . Worth vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cousens . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Robert Beid P . M . of the Star Lodge acting as D . C . Lodge was opened in the third degree and Bro . Ross placed in the chair of K . S . The Brethren saluted in the three degrees , the Lodge being resumed as necessary , Bro . Ross rehearsed the investiture of Officers , and was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting .

ON the 15 th , Bros . Atkinson W . M ., J . J . Lewin S . W ., J . White J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , H . Stokes S . D ., 0 . T . Hayward J . D ., M . F . Wilkins I . G ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., 3 . H . Gumming P . M ., W . J . Coplestone P . M ., R . Reid P . M ., H . 3 . Cousens , G . T . Meek , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . Reid acting as candidate . Bro . Meek answered the questions in a satisfactory manner and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing gone through , the same Brother taking the place as candidate . Bro . R . Kristima 834 was elected a member .

Bro . Arthur Williams asked those present to do all they could to support the case of Leonard Cox , at the next election of the Boys School . Bro . Lewin was elected to the chair for next meeting , and as that Brother is noted for the excellent way he renders the ritual we may predict a large gathering .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1288 . ON Saturday we had the pleasure of visiting this well known Lodge of Instruction , which resumed work for the winter season on Saturday , 2 nd inst ., at the old established Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., which house has been newly decorated in a most artistic manner , and to the great credit of Bro . Frank Evans , the proprietor .

The Brethren assembled in the magnificent Masonic rooms which are attached to the Hotel ,. Bro . E . Rawlinson acting as W . M .., and having the assistance of Bros . H . J . Davies S . W ., W . Bean J . W ., H . Hill P . M . Prec , J . A . Key S . D ., J . Coley J . D ., J . W . Key I . G ., Pocklington P . M ., W . Syclemoore P . M ., M . Taylor P . M ., Newbold , G . H . Paine , J . Hume , Ibbott , E . Baker , W . Lewis , Elvin , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and the W . M . proposed to rehearse the ceremony of raising , for which Bros . Baker and Elvin were accepted as candidates . Having answered the usual questions in a very satisfactory manner they wero entrusted . By desire of the W . M . Bro . W . Syclemoore P . M ., with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the third section of the lecture , and this being ended the Lodge was called off . On resuming , the W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of raising , and next resumed the Lodge to the first degree .

Bro . W . Lewis , of the Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , No . 2362 , was unanimously elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . H . J . Davies was elected to preside this ( Saturday ) evening . We may remind our readers that the Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction meets every Saturday at 8 o ' clock , and is under the able preceptorship of Bro . H . Hill . Brethren seeking for Masonic knowledge or fraternal intercourse could hardly do better than visit it ; they may rest assured of receiving a most hearty welcome .

The above named establishment is under the able management of Bro William Evans , who will be pleased to give further particulars .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 16 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith Bros . Robert Reid P . M . W . M ., H . J . Cousens S . W ., L . J . Powell J W ' F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor ' M- F . Wilkins S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., Maurice Speigei P . M ., W . Hide P . M ., 3 . H . Gumming P . M ., and others .

Lodge was opened and advanced to the second degree , when Bro Gumming proved his proficiency , was entrusted , and , after the Lodge was opened in the third degree , acted as candidate for the ceremony of raising . The traditional history was also given , and we must congratulate Bro . Robert

Reid on the impressive and eloquent manner in which he rendered the beautiful ritual . The Brethren worked the first section of the lecture , under the direction of the Preceptor . Afterwards the Lodge was resumed to the nrsfc degree and closed , when the Brethren departed , having spent a most enjoyable and instructive evening .

EYRE LODGE , No . 2742 . ON Wednesday , at Bro . 0 . Murless's , Eyre Arms Hotel , St . John ' s Wood N . W ., Bros . J . Culverhouse W . M ., A . Barrell S . W ., W . P . Clarke J . W . '

Reports Of Meetings.

0 . Murless Treas ., H . J . Weston P . M . Prec , P . 3 . Weeden Sec , W . Mitchell S . D ., G . E . Thompson J . D ., W . C . Bersey I . G ., 3 . Wynman , A . Pereno , S . A . Weeden , and others . There being three Brethren present who had been initiated at the Eyre Lodge at the previous regular meeting , the W . M . proceeded to ask those

Brethren the usual questions , which were answered in a perfect manner , and to the satisfaction of every Brother present . The ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Pereno acting as candidate . Bro . Weston Preceptor worked the first section of the lecture . The perfect working of Bro . Culverhouse being so well known requires no comment on our part , suffice it to say he added to his reputation .

Bro . A . Barrell , manager of the Hotel , was elected W . M . for Wednesday next . This young but prosperous Lodge of Instruction meets every Wednesday , at eight o ' clock . Local Brethren seeking for Masonic instruction could hardly do better than pay the Lodge a visit . Bro . H . J . Weston P . M . is the Preceptor .

PROVINCIAL . — : o : — NEW FOREST LODGE , No . 319 . THE annual Sfc . John ' s day Festival was held at the Masonic Hall , Lymington , on Tuesday afternoon , 12 th inst ., when there was a large attendance , several visiting Brethren being present . The members assembled at noon , and after transacting the ordinary business were called off until 3 p . m ., when Bro . B . L . Ghent J . W . was installed W . M . of the Lodge for the ensuing year .

Following the appointment of Officers , the W . M . presented to Bro . T . Schafer I . P . M . a Past Master ' s jewel in gold , as a mark of the Brethren ' s appreciation of his services during the past year . At the close of the Lodge the Brethren adjourned to the Lecture Hall of the Literary Institution , where a banquet was served by Bro . Past Master

Dore . A most pleasant evening was spent , the heartiest of good wishes being expressed towards Bro . Ghent that his year of office might be a prosperous and happy one in the annals of the New Forest Lodge . Very hearty thanks were also given to Bro . Algar , whose impressive recital of the installation ritual was fittingly alluded to . The proceedings closed shortly before 8 p . m .

PRINCE OF WALES LODGE , No . 951 . THB annual installation took place on Friday , Sth inst ., at Stow-on-the-Wold , when Bro . F . B . Osborne was installed in the chair in succession to Bro . Sidney Stallard . The installation ceremony was performed by the Deputy Prov . G . M . of Gloucestershire Bro . R . V . Vasser-Smith , assisted by Past Masters of the Lodge .

In the course of the after dinner proceedings the Deputy Prov . G . M . took the opportunity of congratulating the Lodge on its present healthy condition , and on the steady progress it was making . It did well in exercising care in the selection of candidates for admission . Oue of the dangers of the Craft in the present day was the admission of men attracted by the material benefits it appeared to offer , rather than by the principles underlying it . It ought never to be allowed to usurp the functions of a benefit society .

ATHOLE LODGE , No . 1004 . THE first meeting after the vacation was hold at fche Masonic Hall , Douglas , on Wednesday evening , 6 th inst . The W . M . Bro . James Bowling presided , and there was a fair attendance of local Brethren and visitors from English Lodges .

The business on the circular was a raising , but the candidate being off the Island there was no ceremony , aod only a few items of minor business were disposed of .

SACKVILLE LODGE , No . 1619 . rjpHE annual installation was held on Tuesday , Sth inst ., at the Masonic JL Temple , St . James Road , East Grinsfcead . Bro . A . Brandt was installed as W . M ., and he appointed the Officers for the ensuing year . After the ceremony the Brethren and visiting friends dined at the Whito Lion Hotel .

BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 . rriHE annual installation festival took placo on Monday , 18 th inst . The _ L Brethren assembled in the Lodge Boom , Blue Boar Hotel , Maldon , afc three p . m ., when Bro . Arthur Hodsell Brooks S . W . was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . T . J , Railing Prov . G . Sec . Essex P . A . G . D . C . Eng . The Worshipful Master then appointed his Officers .

Handsome Past Master ' s Jewels were presented to Bros . W . Budrum , E . A . Basham , E . E . Eve , and A . J . Bennett . Subsequently the Brethren and visitors , to the number of thirty-five , sat down to trie annual banquet in fche Assembly Booms of the Hotel , under fche presidency of the newly appointed VV . M . The W . M . referred sympathetically to the illness of their Treasurer Bro . S . Shawyer , which prevented his attendance .

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