Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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BISHOPSGATE LODGE , No . 2396 . rriHIS Lodge , which is now in the sixth year of its age , opened its winter I season on Monday evening , at the Great Eastern Hotel , says the " City Press , " under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Brother David A . B . omain . The Lodge first dealt with some formal business , over which it spent some time , and afterwards the W . M . initiated Mr . Henry Samuel Solomon , and subsequently passed to the second degree Bro . Lionel Lemon .

Bro . 0 . Thomas , CO ., the Senior Warden of the Lodge , having sent a letter wishing to withdraw from his official position in theLodge , on account of the many other positions he holds , it was resolved that the Treasurer , the W . M ., and Past Master H . Clarke , CO ., should form a deputation to wait upon him to persuade him to reconsider his determination , and to remain S . W . of the Lodge .

In the names of the Treasurer and Past Master H . Clarke it was later on resolved to place in the Post Office Savings Bank the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . Some propositions for adding to the Lodge membership were then given in , and the Brethren , after assisting the Master to close the Lodge , adjourned to a banquet .

The usual toasts followed , and Bro . Samuel Jacobs Immediate Past Master , in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , stated that Bro . Remain was the first initiate the Lodge had five years ago , and he had gone through all the offices , while , as the Brethren had seen , he had performed the duties of Master that evening in a manner the Lodge had reason to be proud of .

Bro . D . A . Romam , in responding to the toast , which was heartily received , said it was a very great compliment to have a toast proposed as Bro . Jacobs had proposed it , because their friend always spoke from his heart what he felt . He had said he was the first initiate of the Lodge , and that he had attained to the position of the Lodge ' s highest Officer . He might inform the Brethren -that when he first became a member of the Lodge he resolved to bend his inclinations so as to reach the chair ultimately . He had attained

that high position , which was a very proud position . He could honestly say he had not missed a single meeting of the Lodge since he was initiated . He would wish to impress upon all the young members of the Lodge the importance of a regular attendance at their mother Lodge ; it was of more importance than a regular atttendanco at a Lodge of Instruction , because by attending the meetings of the Lodge , members became acquainted with the Lodge ' s particular working . He hoped the Brethren would remember that and act upon it .

At a later period Bro . Romam proposed the Initiate , and Bro . Solomon responded . Bro . Samuel Jacobs I . P . M ., in replying to the toast of the Past Masters referred to the fact that his year of office had been the most successful since the Lodge was founded . He had had ten initiates , he raised four Brethren in one evening ( which the Brethren might imagine was no light task ) , and he left at the end of his year a balance of £ 16 .

Bro . Henry Clarke , CO ., P . M . also replied , and , after observing that the happiest days of his life had been passed in Freemasons' Lodges , congratulated tbe Worshipful Master on the way he had performed his duties , adding that he had never seen so young a Master perform the ceremonies so well and fluently . .

The toasts of the Visitois aud the Officers followed . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by capital recitations by Bro . Bilby , and some singing by Bros . Simmons , Milton Smith , G . I . Beverley , J . L . Henson and A . E . Pridmore , CO ., under the direction of Bro . Dr . James F . Haskins Provincial Grand Organist Herts Past Prov . Grand Organist Essex Organist of the Lodge .

INSTEUCTION ,

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . ON Tuesday , at the Frascati , Oxford Street , W ., Bro . H . Nicholls W . M J . W . Williams S . W ., T . Fullwood W . M . 25 J . W .. H . G . Holland P . M . Acting Preceptor , J . Blundell P . M . Treas ., T . Casely P . M . Sec , W . R . Davis S . D ., H . . Raphael J . D ., Eardley I . G-., Truman , Taylor , Bonham P . M ., Mullins , J . Meurice , Chirk , Drake , Burden , 0 . Hatchman , Hammond , Cross , Dukes , Frith , Ramsbotham , A . Pettit , Garrard , Silletoe , Allen , Burton , Mullins , W . Ridgway , Piunell , 0 . Ridgway , Flemming , Wynman , and several others , in all forty members and visitors .

Tne W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Taylor as candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Resuming the working the W . M . gave the ancient charge , and Bros . Burton aud Charles William G . Hatchman answered the questions leading to the second degree . Bro . Hunt was entrusle-1 , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , he acting as candidate . The excellent working of the W . M . gave great satisfaction to all present ; praise is also due to the Officers and thc Acting Preceptor for their able assistance .

Bros . Garrard , Burden and Hatchman we ' re unanimously elected members , and suitably responded . Bro . J . W . Williams was elected W . M . for next Tuesday .

ST . JAMES'S UNION LODGE , No . 180 . ON Monday , at the St . James ' s Restaurant , Piccadilly , Bro . F J Whitehead W . M ., T . Kelly S . W ., G . J . Taylor J . W ., D . Haslett P . M . Precentor , A . B . Bayfield Sec , E . B . Bloxem S . D ., 0 . M . Evans J . D ., H . C . Parker I . G ., Holland , Kraus P . M ., Wynman , Nice , Barlow , and several others .

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i II m - The W . M . examined and entrusted Bro . T . Holland , and then rehearsed the ceremony of passing . Bro . R . Saudland , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section , and Bro . Haslett P . M . worked the third and fourth sections of the Lecture . Bro . Kelly was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting .

The death was announced of Bro . W . H . Brownsword P . M ., a late member of the Instructiou Lodge , and it was proposed by Bro . Taylor P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Barlow , that a letter of condolence be sent to the relatives , which was unanimously agreed to .

CAMDEN LODGE , No . 704 . ON Friday , 23 rd inst ., at Bro . George Smith ' s , the Earl of Russell , 2 Pancras Road , N . W ., Bro . R . Parish W . M ., Buckingham S . W ., Geo . Smith J . W ., Thorn P . M . Preceptor , Charles Johnson Sec , Meurice S . D ., Hume J . D ., Adcock I . G ., also Dean , Lathan , Wynman .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Dean acting as candidate , and then proceeded with the second ceremony , Bro . Lathan candidate . It was proposed by Bro . Thorn P . M . Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Johnson Sec , that Bro . J . Wynman ( FBEISMASON ' S CHHONICLB ) be elected an Honorary Member of the Lodge , which compliment was unanimously agreed to and acknowledged . Bro . Buckingham will preside at the next meeting .

This Lodge meets every Friday , at 8-30 , and Brethren will find an excellent Preceptor , and a hearty welcome awaiting them .

HIGH CROSS LODGE , No . 754 . rriHE usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Coach and Horses , Tottenham , JL on Thursday , 22 nd inst ., Bros . B . Stocker S . VV . 754 W . M ., W . F . Cadman S . W ., H . E . Brown J . W ., L . E . Wilson P . M . acting Preceptor , H . Wilkinson P . M . acting Secretary , J . Dexter S . D ., Cook J . D ., George S . Peachey P . M .

I . G ., and Everdell P . M . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Dexter and Cook being the candidates respectively . The Lodge was resumed in the 1 st degree , when the acting Preceptor informed the Brethren that the fifteen sections would be worked by the Brethren of the Lewis Lodge of Instructiou , No . 1185 , on Friday the 23 rd and Friday

30 th inst ., at the Fishmonger's Arms Hotel , Wood Green , and he hoped the Brethren would find it convenient to attend , on either or both occasions , as they might be assured of witnessing most excellent working and receiving a cordial welcome . Bro . Cadman was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his Officers in rotation .

ROYAL STANDARD LODGE , No . 1298 . ON 23 rd inst ., at the Castle , 81 Holloway Road , N ., Bro . Linfoot P . M . W . M ., Backhoffncr P . M . S . W ., Pearsall J . W ., Cull P . M . Preceptor , J . A . Stone Secretary , Past Masters Bailey , Yates , Oliver , Dunn , Carver , Daunton , Cook , Morgan ; Collins S . D ., Poore P . M . J . D ., Ockleford I . G ., and about fifteen other Brethren .

Bro . Linfoot rehearsed the first degree , Bro . Carver the second , and Bro . Cull the third . This was one of the most successful meetings the Lodge has ever held , and the working of the three ceremonies , by three Past Masters of the Mother Lodge , was highly appreciated by the Brethren .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . THB regular weekly meeting of this Lodge , which has a good name for perfect working , was held on Wednesday , at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., Bro . A . Marks W . M . 15 G 3 W . M ., Taylor S . W ., Walker

J . W ., Swift Asst . Sec , Smith P . M . Preceptor , Brander P . M . Treas ., Dixon W . M . 1415 S . D ., Ashplant J . D ., Feldman I . G ., Long , Tyler , Warwick , Watts , Hill P . M ., Cooper , Goldner , Fonseca I . P . M . 1563 , Wynman , and several others .

Bro . Smith P . M . Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first and second sections of the first Lecture . Afterwards the W . M . rehearsed the second ceremony , Bro . Warwick acting candidate . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Tayler S . W ., who invested the Officers , Bro . Mark acting as D . C .

The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Taylor was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE , No . 1614 . A VERY large meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday , at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , W . Bro . S . Walker W . M . W . Hurnfrey S . W ., O . Lamare J . W ., H . G . Foam P . M . Preceptor , H . J ' . Keen Sec , H . G . Walker S . D ., J . Wise J . D ., A . Kensey I . G ., J . Smith Std ., H . J . Foam Org ., J . R . Cleave P . BI ., Goldstein , Mullins , Wynman ,

Burret , Lewis , Muntzer , J . Moore , Weight , Menninger , Fuller , Jenkins , ' & c . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Menninger candidate . Bro . Preceptor gave the ancient charge . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , Bro . Weight answered the questions leading to the third . Bro . Jenkins was entrusted and raised as a Master Mason . Both ceremonies were admirably worked .

Bros . H . E . Mullms and D . Lloyd Jenkins were unanimousl y elected members , and Bro . W . Hurnfrey W . BI . for next Thursday , when we trust he will have a very good attendance . A hearty vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . J . R . Cleave P . M . on his appointment as G . S . D . of Surrey , to which Bro . Cleave suitably responded .

CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . AT the . Northampton Arms , Goswell Road , on Friday , 23 rd inst Bros J . W . Doubtfire W . M ., E . Henry S . W ., Lutchford J . W ., Ladler S . D ' . ' Palmer J . D ., L . Verdier I . G ., C . Weeden Preceptor , E . Dimes Sec ' The Lodge was regularly opened and the ceremon y of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Shanly acting as candidate . Bros . Willetts and Ward answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of