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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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MACDONALD LODGE , No . 1216 . THE annual installation meeting took place on Thursday , 7 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , Bro . Major Thomas Easterbrook W . M ., Chas . J . Pitcher S . W ., S . F . Cornish J . W ., T . A . Harper P . M . Treas ., W . J . Messenger P . M . Sec . Past Masters Turner , Baxter , Style , Marshall , Nevill , Harvey , Hale , Davis , Hastie , and Bradley , also Bros . Lovelock , Dale , Maude ' , Hinton , Hemings , Harden and others , the company numbering nearly sixty members and visitors , among the latter being D . Everest P . M .

720 , G . R . Steel P . M . 1 , E . Crouch P . M . 357 , A . Bernberg P . M . 1728 , C . A . Hooper P . M . 1613 , J . Strachan P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland , E . C . Crouch P . M . 857 , C . CowlandP . M . 902 , A . Walton P . M . 1257 , W . H . Hooker P . M . 1670 , R . H . Stimpson P . M . 59 , Capt . Geo . Hearn P . M ., T . Rashleigh P . M . 902 , J . Pitcher 44 ( father of W . M .-elect ) , T . A . Bennett 1997 , C . Donaldson 1963 W . M ., A . V . Fariter 1818 , S . C . Batson 1892 , W . Herring 2416 , G . J . Rossiter 907 , A . Moore 91 , A . Grover 1706 , W . T . Hellyer W . M . 2099 .

The Lodge was opened at 5-45 p . m ., the installation of Bro . Charles J . Pitcher in'to . the chair of K . S . being performed by Bro . Baxter P . M ., who was ably assisted in the addresses by Past Masters Bridges and Marshall . The W . M ; invested the following Officers : S . F . Cornish S . W ., H . J . Pearn J . W ., T . A . Harper P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Messenger P . M . Secretary , Alfred England S . D " ., F . Pullan J . D .. F . B . Williams I . G ., Major G . H . N . Bridges , V . C ., P . M . D . C , H . Leslie Smith Organist , Jas . Howard S ., A . W . Jones C . S ., Whitemah Tyler .

The Brethren voted £ 5 5 s from the charity fund to the R . M . I , for Boys , to be placed on Bro . P . M . G . Waterall ' s list ; they also voted £ 5 5 s Od to the prize fund of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , to which corps this Lodge is so closely allied . The W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , presented Brother Major Earlesworth with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the able way in which he had performed the duties of his office , during the past year .

The Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a splendid programme was gone through , songs by Bros . Ager Grover , Alfred Moore , George Robins , also a mandoline solo by Brother A . W . Jones , excellently accompanied by Bro . Leslie Smith , interspersed with the usual toasts and replies , all helped to make the evening a success in every way .

In response to the visitors' toast Bro . Fariter , of the Clapham Lodge , gave an interesting account of a portion of his travels , showing the universality of Freemasonry , and how his being a member of the Craft saved his life amongst the Arabs of Morocco .

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . AN ordinary meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . G ., on Thursday , 14 th inst ., when the W . M . Bro . Edwin M . Jeffery presided , and was assisted by Bros . G . A . Peters S . W ., H . Hyde J . W ., Samuel Toye I . P . M ., Charles Gieseke P . M .

Treasurer , Charles J . Free P . M . Secretary , C . Schmidt P . M ., Edwin Hill P . M ., W . Athol Bray S . D ., H . B . Brown J . D ., H . J . Rowberry I . G ., A . H . Church Organist , S . H . Baker 898 , A . Goldsmith 2398 , C . Bexfield 1607 , W . C . Ferris 1901 , James Muller 1987 , Orlton Cooper 211 , and a large number of the Brethren .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , for the convenience of the business , as there were candidates for initiation and advancement . On resuming to the second degree Bro . William Thomas Hustwayte , a candidate for the sublime degree , proved his proficiency , and was subsequently raised as a Master Mason in ancient form . Bros . Frederick William Ward and Thomas W . Payne were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts .

The ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . John Baker , Ernest Buckley , and Alfred Barnard Noble . These gentlemen being in attendance , were properly prepared and regularly admitted into the my steries and privileges of Freemasonry . The whole of the ceremonies , which included the full traditional history ,

were admirably rendered by Bro . Jeffery , whose proficiency in the ritual amply demonstrated the usefulness of the Upton Lodge of Instruction , wherein he was taught the work , while the effectiveness of the ceremonies were considerably enhanced by the excellent music played by Brother A . H , Church .

One candidate was proposed for ballot at the next meeting in June , and one Brother tendered his resignation . A vote of sympathy was directed to be sent to a member whose wife was seriously ill . The W . M . having received the good wishes of the visiting Brethren , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and the company adjourned to supper . A very pleasant evening was subsequently spent , during which the customary complimentary speeches were made , agreeably interspersed with songs and music .

INSTEUCTION

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE annual dinner took place on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., at Bro . Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , when the chair was occupied by the worthy Preceptor Bro . H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . Essex , and about forty Brethren sat down to an excellent repast . After the loyal toasts Bro . John Mason P . P . G . D . Surrey prouosed the

health of the president , he saying it afforded him the greatest pleasure to offer a compliment to Bro . Dehane , whom he had had the gratification of knowing twrnt \ -eight , years , during which time he had always found him worthy of the greatest regard . Bro . Dehane was a kind hearted Mason , and a hard worker in the cause of charity , ever ready to lend his assistance where possible . The Chairman expressed his thanks . He was pleased to look back and call to mind the fact that thirty-one years ago that very night he was raised

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to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Years after , when he had the pleasure of being Preceptor , he had promised his Brethren to do his utmost on their behalf , and he hoped the course he had pointed out had proved for their benefit . Bro . Dehane concluded by again thanking all for their kind reception of the toast . A song " Blind leading the blind , " by Mr . W . F . Moss was much admired , that gentleman giving " The Speaker ' s eye " as an encore .

The chairman next proposed the toast of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , having much pleasure in coupling with it the names of Brother Roberts W . M . of the Mother Lodge , and Brother R . J . Rogers P . M . and Treasurer of the Instruction .

The former , replying , thanked the president of the evening for coupling his name with the toast . He thought that was one of the most enjoyable evenings he had ever spent , and although he had hoped to have no occasion for a speech yet it was a pleasure to respond to this toast , as it was entirely

through the untiring patience of the Preceptor of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction that he was able to go through his work in the Mother Lodge . He assured the Brethren that if they would only attend regularly they would receive the same kind assistance as he had . He was really delighted to see the Lodge under such able guidance and in such a prosperous condition .

Bro . Rogers followed , thanking the Brethren very much for the hearty way in which they had received the toast . He had been in hopes of seeing Past Masters Walker and Cottebrune in their midst that evening , but fate had ruled it otherwise . He was , however , glad to welcome Bro . Mason . It was very gratifying to find the Lodge had the hearts of the Brethren with it , as was shown by a telegram he had received from Bro . Curtis P . M . He

regretted the absence of many Brethren associated with the Lodge , and hoped the next anniversary would be even better supported than the present one . He was pleased to state the Lodge was established on a very firm basis and then bore testimony to the excellent training which aspiring young Masons might obtain if they would only join the Lodge , where they might be always sure of a hearty reception .

The toast of the Visitors was coupled with the name of Bro . Dymott , who suitably responded . The health of the Officers was acknowledged by Bro . Wortham Secretary , who , having tendered his thanks , had much pleasure in referring to the grant of five guineas made by the Lodge to the Benevolent Institution , and hoped that during the present year they would send another five guineas . He wished prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction , and if it did not prosper it would certainly not be from any lack of interest on his part .

The toast of the Host , the Hostess and family was next given , and , in response , Bro . Butcher said the way in which he had been received made that one of the happiest days of his life . Their task had been a hard one , but it was a great pleasure to himself and to his wife , who had so ably assisted him , to learn from the speeches that their efforts had given so much satisfaction .

Brother Roberts W . M . of the Mother Lodge proposed the health of the entertainers , who included Brothers G . Goddard , G . Mogford , G . Barter , G . Miles , R . J . Rogers P . M ., & c , with Brother R . B . Hopkins as accompanist . Brother Roberts felt sure the company desired to thank them for their kindness in adding to the enjoyment of the evening . He hoped that Bro . Goddard would bring some of his able supporters to the Mother Lodge , so that its members would have an opportunity of listening to them . The meeting was shortly afterwards brought to a conclusion .

The company included , in addition to those already referred to , Bros . C . J . Brown S . W . 733 , G . E . Lilly , G . E . D . Mogford W . M ., T . W . Mogford S . W ., G . Weaver , Miller J . W ., Halston , Butters , E . Stevens , Armstrong , J . Wynman , Faircloth P . M ., Bagnall , Beasley , & c , with the following visitors Bros . Grimwood , Chapman , Lawrence , Norris , Coombes , Wheeler , & c .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 860 . ON the 12 th inst ., at the Lord Truro , Dalston Lane , N . E ., Bro . Alderman W . M ., McLachlan S . W ., Russell J . W ., Geo . Clarke Treasurer , W . S . Harvey Sec ., F . Dunstan Preceptor , Friedlander , S . C . Kaufman , Schlosshauer , Barnes , Cunnington and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after which Bro . S . C . Kaufman occupied the chair , and rehearsed the 2 nd degree . The Brethren assisted the Preceptor to work the first section of the second lecture . Bro . Jos . Coulthard , of the Lebanon Lodge , was elected a member .

On the 19 th inst ., Bro . McLachlan W . M ., Russell S . W ., Barnes J . W ., Dunstan Preceptor , Harvey Secretary , Alderman , Kaufman , Geo . Clarke , Matthews , G . H . Clark , Collon , Walter Clark , and others . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Collon candidate ; after which the chair was occupied by the Preceptor , who rehearsed the third ceremony .

Bros . G . Lamer and A . F . Holland , of the Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 , were elected members .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , 11 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Bro . H . Campbell W . M ., H . Crookes S . W ., A . S . Fowles J . W ., J . Chubb S . D ., A . Clark P . M . 1668 J . D ., J . Smith I . G ., J . W . Ferguson P . M . Deputy Preceptor acting Sec , J . H . R . Kelly Steward , C . Riemann , Harris , Wynman , Hood , W . R . Playford P . M . 1608 , Le Claire and others . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Brother C . Riemann candidate , the work being most ably rendered by Master and Wardens .

Brother Harris being examined and entrusted in the second degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , and we may further compliment the W . M . on his working in connection therewith . The ceremony of investiture of Officers was gone through . Brother H . Crookes was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting .

On the 18 th inst . the chair was occupied by Bro . Henry Crookes , who was assisted by A . S . Fowles S . W ., W . Smith J . W ., C . Riemann S . D ., H . Harris J . D ., W . LeClaire I . G ., S . Manne Steward , H . Dehane P . M . Secretary , W . J . Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , Lamble , Wynman , Gallon , & c . After the Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Campbell was offered the chair , which was thankfully accepted . He rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Gallon P . M . candidate , which ceremony was given in perfect order .

Bro . Ferguson , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture , and then the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree . Bro . Ferguson offered himself as a candidate , was examined , entrusted , and subsequently raised , this ceremony being also perfectly rendered . . Bro . A . S . Fowles was unanimously elected W . M . for next Monday , and thanked the W . M . and Brethren for the appointment .