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 . — : o : —

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PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A MEETING- was held on Thursday , at the Holborn Bestaurant , High Holborn , when there were present : Bros . G . T . Kinipple W . M ., S . Spencer S . W ., W . Graham J . W ., H . J . Harris Secretary , J . Smart S . D ., J . Hackell J . D ., J . Dobbs I . G ., G . Schadler A . D . C ., C . E . Ferry P . M ., E . C . Talbot P . M ., W . C . Thomas P . M ., C . Daniel P . M ., Hobbs P . M ., Askham , Simmonds , Woodman , Drake , Hart , Jenkins , Bead , White , and a great many others .

The Visitors included Bros . Bernard Ferry 1743 , B . E . Ferry 2241 , E . J . Morgan P . M . 1571 , 0 . Anderson 631 , 0 . M . Holland 1804 , and others . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the' last regular meeting and of a Lodge of Emergency were read and confirmed . There -was a full agenda of other business .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . A MEETING was held on the 9 th , at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , under the presidency of Bro . H . Foskett W . M . Bro . Comerford Bradley was raised to the third degree . Bro . John French S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse was

reelected Treasurer . Bros . George Davis P . M . Tilney Bising , and Gibbins were appointed Auditors ; and Bro . Bull was re elected Tyler . A Past Master ' s Jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . for his able conduct in the chair during his year of office . A Brother was proposed as a joining member .

\ J V w BOROUGH OF GREENWICH LODGE , No . 2332 . THE election meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held on Wednesday , at the house of Brother George Burney P . M ., the William IV . Hotel , Greenwich , when there were present : —Bros . E . W . Higgs W . M ., J . Harper I . P . M ., A . Eade S . W ., W . J . Grooms J . W ., A . H . Oakley P . M . Treas ., W . J . Huntley P . M . Sec , B . D . Simpson S . D ., C . Belf J . D ., G . Carter P . M . D . C ,

E . J . Cook I . G ., Edw . Stanley Cockton Organist , J . SpinksP . M . Tyler ; Bros . H . Giles , C . Walker , J . Nixon , J . W . Bozier , J . Larking , H . Austin , F . Knight , E . A . Higgs , T . Law , Fowler , H . J . Coates , W . Vines , W . J . Downes , C . Greenaway , H . Kennard , B . Wordsworth , W . J . Armstrong , F . A . Borland , W . Powley , H . W . Bell , H . Silvester , B . Fortt , J . Connor , G . Stephens , A . Metcalf , A . Lewis , F . Burnley P . M ., G . Burnley jun ., G . Scott , C . H . Moseley , W . G . B . Kirby , A . Ellen , and several others .

Amongst the Visitors were Bros . C . Pook W . M . 171 , W . Baxter 1851 , C . J . Digby Mears P . M . 1896 , S . Brice P . M . 1050 P . P . G . D . C , J . La Fuillade P . M . 1381 , J . Wynman ( FEBBMASON ' CHRONICLE ) . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer and the minutes of last

meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bros . Bell and Fowler were presented as candidates for the third . Having answered the usual questions satisfactory they retired , and the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , when those Brethren were raised as Master Masons .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Metcalf was examined and entrusted for the second , that Brother being subsequently passed as a Fellow Craft . Lodge was again resumed to the first degree , when the ballot was taken and proved in favour of Mr . T . M . Connor and Mr . H . Francis de Frates , who were regularly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry .

After the initiation , by special desire of the W . M ., Bro . Oakley P . M . Treasurer gave the ancient charge . The ceremonies , including the charge , were given in an impressive and most excellent manner . The ballot was now taken for W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , the results being unanimously in favour of Bro . A . Eade as W . M ., Bro . H . Oakley P . M . ( re-elected ) as Treasurer , and Bro . Spinks ( again appointed ) as Tyler .

A Past Master ' s Jewel and Collar were voted to Bro . E . W . Higgs , for his very excellent services , and for this the W . M . thanked the Brethren . A jewel was also voted to Bro . W . J . Huntley P . M . Secretary of the Lodge , which compliment was also highly appreciated . Bros . B . D . Simpson , E . J . Cook and W . J . Armstrong were elected as Auditors . Two candidates we ' re proposed for initiation , and this concluding the business of the evening , the W . M . received the hearty good wishes of the Brethren and closed his Lodge .

The Brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided under che personal superintendence of Bro . G . Burney jun ., the viands being of the very best . After the Loyal toasts the I . P . M . Bro . Harper rose . He supposed all knew why he took the Gavel . This was the last opportunity he would have of proposing the health of the Worshipful Master . They all looked back with pleasure on the past year when they remembered the excellent manner in

which Bro . Higgs had worked . The W . M . and the S . W . —now W . M .-electwere the first initiates of the Lodge , and both had done credit to it and fully justified the confidence reposed in them at the time of their admission . The W . M . of the past year had done well , and he felt sure the S . W . would do equally good work in his turn . The I . P . M . felt the Brethren would give the W . M . a hearty fire on this , his last night in the chair , and thus testify to the satisfaction they felt with what he had done .

The toast was heartily received , as also was the W . M . when he rose to respond , which he did in brief but appropriate terms . The W . M . then had much pleasure in proposing the toast of the Past Masters , coupling with it the name of Bro . Harper , who responded , thanking the company on behalf of the Brethren included in the toast .

In submitting the health of the Officers the W . M . took the opportunity of thanking those who had assisted him during the year . Bro , Eade W . M .-elect replied , thanking the W . M . for his kind remarks

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to the Officers as a body . Personally he was indebted to them for the great compliment paid him in electing him to the post of Master . He would do his very best to justify their confidence , and it would most certainly not be his fault if he did happen to make a mistake in the work that lay before him . He was sure he should enjoy the support of the Past Masters , and special aid from Bro . Carter the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . He also looked for cordial assistance from the Officers who were coming forward .

The next toast was that of the Initiates , the W . M . saying that by the attention they had shown at their admission they gave promise of becoming good Masons . The toast was duly attended to , and acknowledged by the newly admitted members . The toast of the Visitors was heartily proposed and received , and was

acknowledged by Bro . Mears and others . The visiting Brethren took the opportunity of congratulating the Worshipful Master on the efficient way in which he carried out his work . Other toasts followed , the Tyler concluding the proceedings of the meeting .

Bros . A . B . Stringer , Albert Matthews , Carpenter , and Townley added greatly to the enjoyment of the company with their musical talent .

The Lodge of Instruction is held in connection with this Lodge every Friday , at 8 o ' clock , at Bro . Burney ' s , King William IV . Hotel , Greenwich , Bro . Carter P . M . being the Preceptor .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Barnes ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , W ., a large number of Brethren assembled to witness the working of Bro . Thomas Mogford ( Worshipful Master of the Bloornsbury Bifles Lodge ) , who occupied the chair of K . S . on this occasion , assisted by Bros . O . T . Brown W . M . 733 S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , B . J . Bogers P . M . Treasurer , G . Mogford P . M . Secretary , G . Barker D . C , H . Crookes J . D ., C . Halston I . G ., Knight P . M ., J . Sweet P . M ., Thomas , Miller , G . J . Crow , J . Wynman , and several others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas candidate . The Lodge was called ofE and on , when the W . M . intimated to the Brethren his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of installation . Bro . G . Weaver was presented as W . M .-elect , and took the obligation . The Lodge was opened in

the third degree , and the newly made W . M . was proclaimed by Bro . Thomas Mogford , and saluted in the various degrees . Bro . B . J . Bogers P . M . acted as D . C . The W . M . invested his Officers in an admirable manner , and the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and Brethren were given .

The W . M . resumed his chair , and after a few more transactions Bro . C . T . Brown was elected W . M . for next Tuesday . It was proposed by Bro . Dehane , and seconded by Bro . Bogers , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the perfect manner Bro . Weaver had invested his Officers , for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged .

WHITT 1 NGTON LODGE ,- No . 862 . AT the Bed Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , Bro . Clarkson W . M ., Kobelt S . W ., Kemp J . W ., Collins S . D ., Day J . D ., Brown I . G ., Pauncefort P . M . Preceptor , Tilt P . M . Secretary , Pate and Hewson . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hewson acting as candidate . The first section was worked by Bro . Kobelt .

Bro . Kobelt having been unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed .

EBURY LODGE , No . 1348 . ON Saturday a meeting was held at the Bockingham , Newington Causeway ( which house is under the management of Bro . George Carter , of the Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 ) , when Bro . George Mash , who is so well known amongst members of the Craft for his excellent working and in giving the traditional charges in perfect manner , presided as W . M ., and was ably assisted by the following Officers and Brethren : H . Bulpitt

S . W ., J . T . Jones J . W ., J . O'Dea P . M . Preceptor , W . Pollinger P . M . Treas ., J . Osmond P . M . Secretary , A . Pinnington S . D ., J . Mills jun . J . D ., B . Bobins I . G ., H . Hunt Tyler , B . Cohen , H . Boberts P . M ., Barry W . M ., and J . Wynman . The Lodge was duly opened to the second degreee , when the W . M . intimated to the Brethren his intention of working the third degree , for which Bro . J . Mills offered himself as candidate . He was examined and

entrusted , the Lodge advanced , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . After this ceremony the W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and that of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . Pollinger P . M . being the candidate . The W . M . gave the ancient charge of the degree . The ceremonies were rendered in a most satisfactory manner . Bro . H . Bulpitt was chosen W . M . for Saturday , 2 nd October , this day's meeting being the Preceptor's night .

The Lodge meets every Saturday , at eight , and Bretheren will be heartily welcomed . Bro . O'Dea is a strict , but persevering Preceptor , and devotes attention to every Brother who seeks practice at this Lodge of Instruction .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . ON Monday , at Bro . George Stevenson ' s , Whittington Hotel , Moor Lane , Moorgate Street , Bro . C . Heinekey took the chair as W . M ., with C . H . Knuth S . W ., 0 . J . Davison P . M . J . W ., Walter Martin P . M . A . G . Pursuivant Preceptor , John Almond P . M . Sec , Percy Grey Deputy Sec , H . Fuller S . D ., J . F . Perrins J . D ., J . Frohlick I . G ., J . Vincent Jull , H . Saqui , J . D . Meyers , Keith , Ashby , Hick , G . Stevenson , Henry F . Meadows P . M ., Wright , Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Grey candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Henry F . Meadows P . M . Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 , was elected a member . Next Monday evening being Officers' night , Bro . C . H . Knuth was elected W . M . for Monday , 4 fch October .