Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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CBAP ' T : METROPOLITAN .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE last regular meeting of this Lodge for the season took place on Thursday , 20 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . There being a full agenda of business the Lodgo was called for 4 * 30 , and at that time Bro . George Weaver W . M . took tho chair , being supported by Bros . F . Wortham I . P . M .. C . E . Lilly S . W ., W . Busby J . W ., 3 . Welford P . M .

Treas ., S . R . Walker Sec , H . H . Bagnall S . D ., E . Thomas J . D ., F . Beesley I . G ., G . Goddard and C . Halston Stewards , B . B . Hopkins Org ., S . Ellis P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters T . Allen , 3 . W . Curtis , R . J . Rogers , C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., C . T . Brown , W . Roberts ; Bros . G . Walker , Martin , Bell , Smith , Norris , Williams , Ison , 3 . White , Gale , Stroud , Shields , Meeks , Graham , Kilverfc , & c .

Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Jackson Grow J . W . of the Bloomsbury Bines Lodge , Barker , and others . The usual formalities having been observed , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . W . Smith was examined and entrusted previous to advancement to the superior rank . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Smith was raised as a Master Mason , and took his seat in the Lodge .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . J . White , who vvas initiated at the previous meeting , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the candidate was passed as a Fellow Craft . The Lodge being again resumed in the first degree Mr . James Such was introduced as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the ballot having been proved to be in his favour he was regularly initiated as a member of the Craft .

This concluded the labours of the evening , and the W . M . proceeded to close his Lodge , hearty good wishes being tendered by the Brethren , who afterwards repaired to the Queen's Hall , where an excellent dinner was provided . After grace , the W . M . gave the Loyal toast of the Queen , following on with the customary congratulatory speeches .

Several Brethren added to the enjoyment of the evening by displays of musical ability . In this direction we may specially mention the appearance of the daughter , of tho W . M ., Miss Annie Weaver , whose efforts elicited the hearty applause of the company , her excellent delivery of some capital songs being highly appreciated . Bro . B . B . Hopkins officiated at the piano in his usual capable manner . The closing toast by Bro . Ellis P . M . Tyler brought to a conclusion one of the most enjoyable evenings ever experienced at the Westbourne Lodge .

CLISSOLD LODGE , No . 2551 . fr \ HE Brethren of this excellent Lodge and their friends assembled at the _ 1 _ Great Eastern Hotol , Liverpool Street , E . G ., on Thursday of last week , to take part in the annual festival , and it was gratifying to see the amount of purple and gold and purple collars that graced the occasion . Bro . Alfred H . Cooper W . M . presidea , and was supported by his Officers and Bros . WiUiam Mason Stiles P . G . Treas ., John J . Thomas P . G . S . B ., G . S . Elliott P . Prov . G . S . B . Surrey , W . Haynes Dunn P . Prov . G . S . Wks . Herts , He . nry King

P . Prov . G . D . C . Bucks , W . Maysell Stevens P . Prov . G . O . Surrey , J . Oppenheim P . M . 2060 , H . C . Cooper P . M . 1298 , W . H . Lowry P . M . 1839 , Harry Townend P . M . 2265 , J . J . Lamigeon P . M ., Edwin A . Broad P . M ., Walter Wasche P . M . 1929 , Carl Ornstein 1614 , Fred Elliott 749 , D . Armstrong 1305 , Saml . Wolffers , J . S . Keith , H . W . Batchelor , P . O . Cooper , M . Faulkner , B . R . Watkins , E . Le Bas , Victor M . Cooper , Hy . Hall , W . Whitehouse , H . W . Butcher , Eobert Emery , E . Swiff en , W . R . Itter , Bev . T . H . Russell Chaplain 2108 , & c .

The Lodge was formally opened by the Worshipful Master , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . John Henry Dickinson , but as that gentleman was unavoidably detained , the initiation was postponed until the October meeting . The Secretary read a dispensation from Grand Lodge , permitting ' the installation of Bro George Samuel Elliott W . M .-elect , although he is already W . M . of another London Lodge , and the dispensation was ordered to be attached to the minutes .

Bro . Elliott was then regularly presented , and again took the necessary obligation with regard to the duties of Master . He was subsequently invested and placed in the chair by his , predecessor , in accordance with the ancient tradition , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters . The ceremony was admirably conducted by Bro . Alfred H . Cooper , who likewise delivered tbe first address . The charge to the Wardens was given by Bro . Townend , after which Bro . Mason Stiles recited the ancient exhortation to the Brethren , thus making a pleasing innovation .

The following Brethren were invested as Orficers for tho ensuing year : — Alfred H . Cooper I . P . M ., Henry King S . W ., H . A . Badman J . W ., W . M Stiles Treasurer , J . J . Lamigeon Secretary , Percie C . Cooper S . D ., Edwin A Broad J . D ., J . S . Keith I . G ., W . B . Itter D . C , Edward Le Bas and M Faulkner Stewards , T . 0 . Edmonds Tyler .

The new Master said that a pleasant duty devolved upon him , and that was to present , in the name of the Lodge , the Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Alfred H . Cooper , in recognition of his services during his year of office . He trusted he might long live to wear it in the Lodge , and that he would regard it as a token of the appreciation in which he was held by the Brethren .

Bro . Cooper briefly returned thanks for the handsome jewel , which would remind him of the many happy evenings he had spent with them in the Clissold Lodge . He should certainly consider it as a mark ol esteem from the Brethren , and an assurance that they were satisfied with the manner in which he had carried out his duties . Bro . Cooper was also the recipient of a Past Master ' s collar and silver jewel attached , which was presented to him by some of the Brethren , to commemorate his passing through the Chair , and also the occasion of his fiftieth birthday . There were a few other items of business personal to the Lodge ,

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which , having been arranged , the Master received tho hearty good wishes of those present , and this part of the proceedings terminated . Bro . G . S . Elliott presided at the installation banquet , which was largely attended . Grace was said by Rev . Bro . Bussell at the termination of the repast , and the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were submitted from the chair .

Bro . J . J . Thomas responded for the Officers of Grand Lodge , and bore testimony to the work accomplished by them , involving as it did so many intricate points in connection with the Craft . In highly complimentary terms tho I . P . M . proposed the health of his successor , saying that as Bro . Elliott had so many times occupied the chair the Brethren might look forward to an excellent rendering of the ritual .

Bro . Elliott modestly acknowledged the honour done him , and expressed the difficulty he felt to say anything new every time . He would therefore content himself by thanking thorn most heartily . He also paid a similar tribute to Brother Alfred Cooper , who had surprised them by the admirable manner in whieh he had conducted the affairs of the Lodge . Bros . Thomas , Cooper , Russell , and Elliott replied for the Visitors ; and the Officers were all duly honoured .

An interesting episode took place after the W . M . had proposed the Masonic Charities . The Charity Box was passed round , and then , after keen competition , was bought by Bro . Oppenheim , the amount of course being carried to the Lodge Benevolent Fund . Bro . Emory also contributed £ 10 ,- as he declared himself to be a " sleeping " Mason , circumstances not permitting him to take an active part in the work .

A capital programme of music was given during the evening , tho artistes being Miss Hettie Hills , Miss Eugenie Fox , Bro . Gurney Russell , Bro . Harry Hall , Messrs . Erie Farr , and Ernest Cherry .

Instruction.

O O ¦ o INSTEUCTION .

PERCY LODGE , No . 198 . BY special desire of the members of this Lodge the Brethren of the Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 , paid them a visit and worked the Fifteen Sections on Saturday , at the house of Bro . A . T . Hollingbery , the Perseverance Hotel , Southgate Boad , N ., when the chair was taken by Bro . D . Moss P . M . 1349 P . D . G . S . B . Transvaal , in the temporary absence of Bro . B . DaCosta P . M . 1349 . Others present included Bros . L . A . DaCosta P . M . S . W ., J . Oxley P . M . J . W ., N . Goldman S . D ., J . Davis ( Secretary of tho Instruction Lodge )

J . D ., J . P . Torlowsky I . G ., J . Jackson , C . Valentine , A . J . Davis , J . Halsey , B . Nichols , E . Williams , J . Knight , J . Bcun , J . Garter , J . Powell , B . Barlow , E . G . Peats , W . Emerson , J . K . Pitt , Durell , Wynman , & c , the company numbering in all about sixty . The Lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and the sections of the first degree were worked by Bros . J . P . Torlowsky , S . Emden , J . Bichmond , J . Goulston , D . Moss ( the acting president ) , and N . G . Goldman ( who acted as substitute for Bro . B . Stewart ) .

At this part of the proceedings the appointed chairman , Bro . B . DaCosta arrived , and Bro . Moss vacated the chair in his favour . The sections of the second degree were worked by Bros . M . Moses , J . Oxley , S . B . Lotheim , N . Goldman , and D . Moss ( by special desire , in the absence of Bro . L . Simmons ) ; and those of the third degree by Bros . M .

Corper W . M . 1349 , L . A . DaCosta , and J . Davis ( who took the place of Bro . H . Harris P . M . ) , after which the W . M . resumed the Lodge in the first degree . About twenty Brethren were duly proposed and elected as members of the Lodge , Bro . M . Corper , on behalf of himself and the others , acknowledging their unanimous admission in well chosen terms .

Bro . J . A . Powell Preceptor of the Lodge , in most complimentary manner proposed that a h ° arty vote of thanks be passed , and recorded on the minutes , for the very excellent working of the Worshipful Master and fche Brethren who had assisted him that , evening . The way in which Bros . B . DaCosta , D . Moss , L . A . D & Costa , J . Oxley and the other members of the Friars Lodge had gone through the ritual was indeed a credit to them

and to the Lodge . The Brethren who had heard the Sections had , he was sure , enjoyed a rich Masonic treat ; and he felt the Lodge which had been so honoured could not do less than ask the officiating Brethren to accept Honorary Membership of tho Percy Lodge of Instruction . He had therefore the pleasure of proposing that such a compliment be paid them , and felt sure the Brethren would unanimously endorse his views , which they did , in regular order .

The acting Master rose , and tendered his thanks to Bro . Powell for his kind remarks , and to the Brethren generally for their kind reception that day . He and the other Brethren of the Friars Lodge of Instruction would at all times be pleased fco render any assistance in their power . He sincerely thanked them forhaving conferred upon him the compliment of honorary membership .

Bro . L . A . DaCosta said he also was pleased to hear the kind remarks of Bro . Powell . He had been a member of the Percy Lodge of Instruction for the last twelve or fourteen years , but he nevertheless appreciated the compliment just paid him , and tendered his hearty thanks for it . Bro . J . Oxley followed on , wifch his usual eloquent flow of language . It sounded well , he said , to hear tbe kind remarks of the Preceptor of the Percy Lodge , and it spoke well for the ability of the members of the Friars Lodge that such kindly utterances " were offered them . He was personally obliged to them for conferring upon him the compliment of honorary membership .

Bro . D . Moss , whose response came last , although he was by no means regarded as the least , said he was glad to hear that the Brethren of the Fri vca Lodge had fulfilled what was expected of them . Whatever assistance they conld give they would at all times be proud to render . It was their pleasure to help those who desired Masonic knowledge , and he strongly urged Brethren who were in search of such to regularly attend Lodges of Instruction , which , as he could personally testify , were of considerable benefit to all who desired

ti make progress in the science . When he was m Johannesburg he bad assisted to found the Prosperity Lodge , and no matter whore he was he made a point of attending Lodges of Instruction if thero were any . Let Brethren acquire a knowledge of the ritual of Freemasonry and no matter in what part of the world they might liud themselves they would bo sure of being received with open arms . In conclusion he thanked the Preceptor of the Lodge for the kind remarks he had made in regard to him personally , and the Brethren

for the way in which they had endorsed those remarks . Bro . Powell said he had yet another very pleasant duty to discharge , and that was to propose a very hoatty vote of thanks to the Brethren who had worked tho different Sections that evening . More especially were they indebted to thoso who had come forward and filled the places of others who were on tha programme , bufc were prevented from being present . The vote was passed and duly acknowledged .