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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour , to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our repre sentative without a specific invitation .

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Cornish Lodge , No . 2369 . A SUCCESSFUL meeting of this pioneer of representative county Lodges was held on Saturday , 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . The business included the initiation of a candidate and the passing and raising of three others .

It was decided , on the motion of Bro . W . Lake , seconded by Bro . John Roberts , that ten guineas should be placed on the list to be taken up for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls next year by Bro . P . Colville Smith , and a like sum be added to the list of Bro . Sholto Hare for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . About fifty Brethren afterwards dined together at the Freemasons' Tavern .

In response to the toast of his health , Bro . Symons W . M . remarked that nothing had impressed him more during a recent visit to his native county than the interest displayed in the Cornish Lodge by the Brethren in Cornwall , and he should endeavour to keep up the standard of working on which the Lodge had been so kind as to congratulate him that evening .

Part songs and solos were given by the Hulmean Glee Society , Mrs . Symons ( wife of the W . M . ) , Miss Smith , Bro . Cope , and others . Many of the Brethren afterwards adjourned to the Cinderella dance of the London Cornish Association , which was taking place in the same building . **********

INSTRUCTION . — : o : — Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . ON Wednesday of last week the usual weekly meeting was held at the Hercules , Leadenhall Street , those present including Bros .

H . Rowland W . M ., J . Cohn S . W ., W . Hattersley J . W ., M . Baillie W ; Mi .-elect 193 acting Preceptor , J . K . Pitt P . M . Secretary , Nat . Wood S . D ., J . A . Hobday P . P . A . D . C . Essex J . D ., A . Wagstaff I . G ., A . Hearn , J . Griggs , T . J . Goodchild , W . Russ , A . Smith , A . T . Cooke , J . Wynman .

lhe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hearn being candidate , and the work being rendered to the satisfaction of the Brethren . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Cohn , whilst Bro . Baillie occupied the S . W . chair , and Bro . Hobday acted as Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Metcalfe Baillie

being presented by Bro . J . K . Put ( who made an excellent Director of Ceremonies ) as W . M .-elect . After the usual formalities he was installed and saluted . Bro . Baillie rehearsed the investiture of Officers , which was carefully rendered . Bro . J . Cohn delivered the three addresses in a very creditable manner . Lodge being resumed to the first degree , Bro . Rowland took his position as W . M .

Bro . Hobday proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be . recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had rendered the ceremony of initiation for the first time , in this , or any other Lodge . The W . M . acknowledged the compliment , and hoped that on a future occasion , when he might have the honour of occupying the position again , to work the ceremony still more perfectly .

Bro . Wynman proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed and recorded , for the very able manner in which Bro . Cohn W . M . of the Samson Lodge had rehearsed the installation ceremony , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Cohn acknowledged the compliment , and being elected W . M . for Wednesday said he would be pleased to work the installation ceremony again . and other ceremonies if time permitted .

********** Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 . A VERY interesting meeting was held on Tuesday of last week , when there was a good attendance of Brethren at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road . Bro . Middleton acted as

W . M ., with Bros . Thomas S . W ., Beasiey J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . P . P . G . D . Preceptor , G . Weaver P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Mogford P . M . Sec , C . Halston S . D . , Chidley J . D ., Smith Rose I . G ., W . H . Handover P . M ., G . Knight P . M ., T . Mogford P ., M ' ., Lilley P . M ., Shaw , H . Bagnall W . M .-elect -733 , Wieffenbach , Wynman , and others .

Lodge being opened was advanced to the second degree , when the W . M . proposed to rehearse the ceremony of installation , for which Bro . Knight P . M . was presented as W . M .-elect . Bro . Lilley P . M . acted as' D . C . After the usual formalities the Master was installed and saluted in the various degrees . Bro . Knight continued with the ceremony of investiture of Oilicers , which work he performed

in a faultless manner . JJro . Middleton rendered the three addresses . Lodge was called oif , and on resumption the W . M . resumed his position and expressed his intention of giving a . short address entitled " What does Freemasonry teach ? ' ' This , he said , was a lecture given by a Canadian Brother , and was re-produced about twelve months ago in the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . He had

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fortunately saved the number in which it appeared , and as he considered it very interesting he felt the Brethren would be pleased to hear it . Our Brother gave the address with impression , and the Brethren thanked him for what was certainly an unexpected Masonic treat .

Bro . Dehanc P . M . Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks and congratulation be accorded to Bro . Middleton , - for his unexceptional effort to interest the Brethren , and for the very able manner in which he had rendered the ceremony of installation . The vote was passed and duly acknowledged . Bro . Thomas J . W . 733 will preside on Tuesday next , 31 st inst .

********** Ra . rtala . g-h Lodge , No . 834 . THE indefatigable Secretary of this old established Lodge of Instruction Brother F . Craggs P . M . is a great believer that it is necessary for the Brethren to have an opportunity of working the Sections at least once a year , so had made the necessary

arrangements for ithe seating of the large number that generally attend . The Lodge room at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , was well filled on Fridays , the 13 th and 20 th instant , and as punctuality is considered one of the requirements Bro . W . Hillier P . M . who acted as W . M . and put the questions sounded his gavel promptly at 8 p . m . Bros . R . Reid P . M . and W . Hinds P . M . acted as S . W .

and J . W . respectively , Bro , Arthur Williams P . M . V . P . B . G . P . was the I . P . M ., but as the section workers were so well grounded in their answers his post might have been termed almost a sinecure . We have heard the sections worked on many occasions , but certainly have never listened to the questions put and the answers given in a better manner .

After the third lecture had been given and the Lodge resumed to the first degree a good sum was subscribed by those present and being added to small sums previously collected enabled the Secretary Bro . Craggs to announce that the sum of ten guineias would be paid to the West London Hospital , to furnish a bed at that Institution to which the Lodge of Instruction' would have the privilege of recommending a deserving person as an in-patient .

********** Stuart Lodge , No . 163 2 . ON Friday of last week , at the Deacons Restaurant , Walbrook , E . C ., Bros . R . F . Thomson W . M . 1227 , Metcalfe Baillie W . M .-elect 193 S . W ., C . A . Brooke W . M . of the Mother Lodge J . W ., H . Hyde P . M . Preceptor , R . J . A . Bennett Treasurer , J . T . Whitehead Sec . acting S . D ., W . J . Yardley J . D ., A . Smith I . G ., H . E . Whetstone , Gray , and J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Whetstone candidate . The same Brother was examined and entrusted , and the passing ceremony was gone through . The W . M . next rehearsed the installation ceremony , Bro . Baillie S . W . being presented by Bro . H . Hyde P . M . as W . M .-elect and being installed and saluted in the various degrees . He rehearsed the investiture of Officers and Bro . Thomson W . M > . 1227 continued with the three addresses . The whole of the ceremonies were highly appreciated .

**• s ******* Chiswick Lodge , Mo . 2012 . ON Saturday , the 21 st inst ., the Brethren met as usual at their old quarters at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , and a very pleasant evening was spent . As is generally the case Past Masters were in a very large majority .

The chair was taken by Bro . Hide P . M ., and he was supported by Bros . K . M . Ross P . M . S . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , R . Josey P . M . Sec , J . H . dimming P . M . S . D ., W . Hillier P . M . J . D ., F . Craggs P . M . I . G .

The Lodge was opened and Bro . South having offered as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . R . H . Williams was called upon to give the lecture on the tracing board , which gave great satisfaction . Lodge was resumed in the first degree and called off and on , after which the second section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Hill , the Preceptor putting the questions .

Lodge being closed the Brethren spent a social hour together , and on separating expressed their wishes that all would spend a Happy Christmas . **********

Earls Court Lodge , ( Mo . 2765 . THE usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , 19 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square . Bro . H . G . Cox occupied the W . M . ' s chair , and was supported by Brothers J . H .

McNaughten S . W ., H . Stephens J . W ., j . Worth P . M . Prec , J . H . dimming P . M . acting Sec , F . Stovold S . D ., S . L . Stephens J . D ., W . Binfield I . G ., also C . G . Hatt P . M ., M . J . R . R . Spring , W . 'Hide P . M ., R . Reid P . M .. , A . McLeod , J . Ross , J . G . Stovold , T . Leete .

Lodge was opened to the second degree and Bro . Cox vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Preceptor , who appointed Bro . Reid D . C . Bro . T . Leete was then presented as W . M .-elect and took the obligation . Lodge being opened in the third degree a portion of the installation ceremony was gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first , . the Brethren saluting in the ' different degrees . The

W . M . invested Officers and Bro . Worth gave the three addresses in such a telling manner as to call forth the approbation of all present . Lodge being resumed to the second degree , Brother Stovold was examined and entrusted , and the Lodge being resumed to the third degree the raising ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bros . Hide and R . Reid , both Past Masters of the Star Lodge , were elected members .