Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 . A MEETING of this popular Lodge was held on Thursday , 15 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshana Street , E . C . In the absence of Bro . George Simpson Worshipful Master the chair of K . S . was occupied by the highly esteemed Bro . John Moore I . P . M ., who was most ably assisted by the following Officers and Brethren : R . Clarke S . W ., J . Lewon J . W ., H . J . Gabb P . M . Treasurer , A . Potter P . M . Sec , W .

Johnson S . D ., J . W . Couch J . D ., J . Howard I . G ., T . Petchell Stwd ., Edw . Johnson Organist , Right Rev . C . J . Stevens , D . D ., LL . D . Chaplain , A . Turbefield Tyler ; Past Masters H . J . Blake and C . H . Ockleford ; Bros . J . Love , W . H . Augell , J . Isaacs , W . Venner , A . Larcher , G . Innes , J . Van Helden , L . Wild , A . Levesque , W . Hammon , A . Bussy , J . Bray , S . J . Britton , and others .

Visitors : Bros . A . Lothian S . D . 1900 , J . Otto 2467 , and J . Wynman . The Lodge being formed the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . A , Larcher and W . Venner , who had been initiated at the previous meeting , were examined , and having answered the usual questions in a very satisfactory manner were entrusted and retired .

The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and those Brethren were in due course passed as Craftsmen . This ceremony being ended the Worshipful Master proceeded to examine Bros . J . Isaacs and G . Innes for the third degree , and those Brethren having also answored the questions to the satisfaction of the Brethren were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the last named Brethren were raised as Master Masons . The two degrees were rendered in the well known and perfect manner of Bro . Moore , to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren .

The W . M . then resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and after a few communications by the Secretary , and well earned compliments and hearty good wishes from the Brethren and Visitors , the Lodge was closed in harmony . The Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was provided , in the high class style for which this old establishment is so well known . Bro . J . Morsham , Superintendent of the Tavern , attended to the guests with the greatest promptitude .

At the termination of the dinner the customary Loyal toasts were given from the chair , and received with Masonic honours . The next toast the acting W . M . had very much pleasure to propose was that of the W . M . of the Lodge Bro . Simpson , who had gone for a well earned holiday . He hoped he would have an enjoyable time , which wish the Brethren most heartily endorsed .

Past Master Blake in an elegant manner proposed the health of the presiding Master , saying it was a pleasure to have witnessed his working on that occasion . It had been rendered in his usually able manner . Bro . Moore who , on rising , was most heartily received , said it was a pleasure to him to preside once again as W . M . at the Lodge . He was more pleased to hear he had given satisfaction .

The acting W . M . proposed the health of the Visitors , feeling sure that if Bro . Simpson the Worshipful Master was present he would desire to give the guests of the evening the heartiest of welcomes . The New Concord Lodge was always pleased to see Visitors , and hoped those who now attended would be present at future gatherings . The Visitors acknowledged the toast in suitable terms .

The toast of the Past Masters was next submitted , the chairman referring to them as the stars of the Lodge , who did everything in their power to make the New Concord one of the brightest Lodges in the metropolis . The toast received a hearty reception . Bro . Blake , in responding , said that the past rulers of the Lodge had its interests at heart . They were proud of being Past Masters of the Lodge , and would be most happy to render any assistance to the Brethren that was required of them .

Bro . C . H . Ockleford P . M . also acknowledged the compliment in a few appropriate words . The acting W . M . had now very much pleasure to propose the toast of the Officers of the Lodge . It was a satisfaction to work with them , as they understood their work to perfection . They had rendered him great assistance , for which he sincerely thanked them . The Bev . Bro . Stevens Chaplain of the Lodge had been a member for over twenty years , and they hoped to see

him for another twenty or thirty years at least in the New Concord Lodge . The Treasurer and Secretary were hard working members , and he was-well aware they did their work for the love of Masonry . He could not let the opportunity pass without complimenting Bro . Potter Secretary for the perfect manner in which he had arranged the summer outing , and on behalf of the Ladies he also had to thank him for the great care and attention he had shown them . All had enjoyed themselves immensel y on that occasion , and ho was sure the Brethren had done the same .

Bro . Gabb Treasurer , in his usual eloquent manner , thanked the W . M . for his compliments . Bro . Potter Secretary said he was not sorry that Bro . Simpson the Worshipful Master of the Lodge was not present , because he was well aware the W . M . was enjoying his holidays . About the summer outing , he -was

very pleased to hear the Brethren had enjoyed themselves , and especially so that the Ladies had done so likewise . Knowing that all were satisfied he looked back upon the work it entailed as a pleasure . He finished by thanking the acting W . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for having received the toast in so cordial a manner .

Bro . Stevens Chaplain thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks . Whatever he could do for the welfare of the Lodgo he would be most happy to undertake . The W . M . next asked the Brethren to honour a silent toast in memory of the late wife of Bro . Sprake P . M . of the Lodge , who was highly esteemed by all . The deceased lady was one of tho most charitable women in existence , and when he was at her graveside he heard several remark that

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another of tho best of friends had gone . She was always willing to help thoso in need . The Brethren responded in an impressive silent toast . Other toasts followed , and the Tyler brought one of the most pleasant Masonic evenings possible to a termination .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at . the Oliver Arms , Wesfcbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., the chair was occupied by the Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge Bro . F . Wortham , with G . Knight S . W ., C . Halston J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., G . Mogford P . M Sec , G . Crow S . D ., Tucker J . D ., G . Bagnall I . G ., T . Mogford P . M ., W . H . ' Handover , W . DeMaid , T . Matthews ; H . Foskell P . M ., J . Wynman , A . J . Elliott .

Previous to the working tho Worshipful Master received the hearty congratulations of the Brethren , who wished him many happy returns of the day , the anniversary of his birth . The compliment was suitably acknowledged . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Matthews being the candidate , after which Bro . W . DeMaid answered the questions leading to the second degree and retired . Bro . Handover was entrusted . The Lodge

was opened in the second degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . H . Foskell I . P . M . No . 1642 was elected a member , the compliment being appreciated . Bro . George Mogford P . M . of the Bloomabury Bifles Lodge and Secretary of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction was unanimously elected to preside next Wednesday . The known ability and the popularity of that Brother should ensure a large attendance and a satisfactory evening's work .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , 15 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bros . S . W . Keene W . M ., P . J . Cross S . W ., H . B . Worth J . W ., F . J . Larkman Treas ., J . H . Cumming Sec , B . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Prec , W . Langdon S . D ., J . Dinnis J . D ., B . W . Robinson I . G ., E . H . Wilcox Stwd ., H . T . Johnson , A . W . Bridger , T . W . Osrnan , and others .

Bro . E . J . Osman answered the questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on . Afterwards the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Johnson being candidate . Bro . F . W . Osman , Benevolence Lodge , No . 446 , Wells , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . F . J . Cross was selected to preside at the next meeting .

The attention of the Brethren was drawn to the fact that the West London Election Association had taken up the case of Marguerite Knott , and they were asked to support it .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , No . 1158 . ON Thursday , at Bro . W . Rugg's Ship Tavern , Kennington Road , S . E ., Bros . N . Dickenson W . M ., M . Mc Vey S . W ., G . Body J . W ., C . Johnson Prec , T . Green S . W .. 1158 Sec , T . Davies S . D ., Blum J . D ., Cooper I . G ., Janeway P . M ., Whiting P . M ., Wynman . The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Johnson , with the

assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . Janeway answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Cooper answered the questions leading to the third degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Davies , who rehearsed the investiture of Officers , Bro . Johnson acting as D . C .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodge on the 3 rd Thursday in October . Bro . Whitaker P . M . was unanimously elected to occupy the chair on that occasion .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop's Boad , W ., Bros . J . R . Beardon W . M ., W . H . Smith S . W ., C . B . Lumley J . W ., H . Foskell P . M . 1642 Dep . Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Sec , 0 . Biemann S . D ., G . Blogford P . M . 2362 J . D ., F . W . Bates I . G ., T . Middleweek W . M . 1793 Steward , J . Duff Smith , W . Lincham , J . Wynman , W . H . Handover .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Duff Smith acting as candidate . The Lodge was called off and on , when the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Thomas Middleweek W . M . 1793 , who rehearsed the second degree , with Bro . Handover acting as the candidate . Bro . Beardon having re-occupied the chair resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . W . H . Smith was unanimously elected to preside on Monday next .

Bro . George Mogford made a strong appeal to the Brethren on behalf of Charlotte Josephine Jacobs , a candidate for the October eleotion of the Girls School . The Lodge having a few votes were pleased to hand them to Bro . Mogford . Bro . Middleweek thanked the W . M . for having allowed him to rehearse the ceremony of passing .

Bro . Foskell Dep . Preceptor proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for tho able manner in which Bro . Middleweek had rehearsed that ceremony , which compliment was duly acknowledged , and the Lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 10 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . H . J . Cousens W . M ., J . H . Cumming S . W ., W . Hyde J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . 834 2090 Acting Secretary , K . M . Ross S . D ., R . Reid J . D ., J . Atkinson I . G ., E . Wilkins , and others .

Bro . Beid answered the questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was called off and on . The first and second sections of the first Lecture were worked under the direction of Bro . Arthur Williams . Bro . Arthur Williams spoke of the excellent work the West London