Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— ; p : — PRUDENT BRETHREN LODGE , No . 145 . rnHE Installation Meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held X on tho 22 nd nit ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . A pleasing incident of the evening was the attendance of the W . M . elect , who met with a severe accident some short time since , and had since been compelled to have his rrm amputated . All the brethren congratulated him on his I oing sufficiently well to attend

the meeting . W . D . Kerrell W . M ., J . Reid S . W ., H . Brocks J . W ., T . Bull P . M . Treas ., D . Haslett Sec . G . Banks S . D ., W . Masters J . O ., Detraz I . G ., H . Cox M . C ., Doyle W . S ., Pills , W . Lister , C A . Wood , G . Purkess . E . H . Thiellay P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , G . S . States P . G . S . Visitors—E . Lloyd 1287 , W . Robertson 1167 , J . Green P . M . 1668 , G . Tribbel P . M . 1227 , L » aao 87 , T . Distin 113 , G . Carter P . M . Royal

Union , W . Robinson , J . Easton 27 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . After the minutes of last meeting had bpon read and confirmed , the Auditors ' report was unanimously adopted . Bro . G . A . Lacy , No . 1903 , was elected a joining member , and Mr . R . G . Freeborn was duly initiated into the Order in an excellent manner by the W . M . Bro . G . B . Davies was raised to the third degrre by Bro . T . Bull P . M . ( by the courtesy

of the W . M . ) and that in a most careful and impressive manner . In due course a Board of Installed Masters wan opened , and Bro . J . Reid S . W . and W . elect was presented to the Lodge , and regularly installed in the chair by the retiring W . M . Bro . Kerrell . On the readmission of the brethren the W . M . was saluted in anoieut form , and then he appointed and invested his Officers : W . D . Kerrell I . P . M .,

H . C . Brocks S . W ., G . Banks J . W ., T . Bull P . M . Treas ., D . Hastlett P . M . Sec , Masters S . D ., Detraz J . D .. Cox I . G ., C . A . Wood P . M . M . C ., Doyle A . C ., Hampton and Lloyd Stewards , Reinhardt Tyler . Bro . Kerrell efficiently acted as M . C ., and materially assisted the W . M ., who was scarcely equal to muoh exertion . Applause followed the conclusion of the ceremony . The

sum of two pounds was given to a distressed brother . The W . M . then stated that he regretted not being able to stay to preside over the brethren at the banquet table , but he felt assured all wou'd excuse him . Before leaving the chair , however , he had great pleasure in placing on the breast of Bro . Kerrell I . P . M . a jewel , worthy of bim , for the able manner in which he had conducted the

dnties of the Lodge during his year of office . He trusted Bro . Kerrell might live long to wear it . Hearty good wishes were then given—not only by the visitors , but also by the brethren—for the speedy restoration of the W . M . to health aud strength , to preside over them during his year of office . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very sumptuous and recherche banquet and

dessert , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , Limited , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . Bro . Kerrell I . P . M ., with his usual ability , presided . Grace—For these aud all Thy mercies—having been sung , the W . M . proposed the Loyal and Craft Toast , and the National Anthem was sung , After the toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., Miss C . Maude West sang , " Tell me , mv

Heart . " The Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Depnty Grand Master the Earl of Lathoni , and the rest of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England was the next toast . The acting Worshipful Master then rose to propose thn health of the Worshipful Master . All knew the cause of Bro . Reid ' s absence . He ( Bro . Kerrail ) could scarcely find words to express his pleasure at their

Worshipful Master being able to come amongst them again , to be installed that night . All knew what his sufferings must have been , and with what fortitude he had borne them . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of the Initiate who , he believed , would be a credit to the Prudent Brethreu Lodge . Bro . Freeborn in a very able speech responded . The toast of the Visitors was next on the list ,

and Bros . Rudderfortb , Lloyd and Robinson severally responded . The P . M . ' s were next complimented . This toast was essentially one that should be introduced by the W . M ., bnt unhappily he was not present . He ( Bro . Tyrrell ) could fearlessly say no Lodge could boast of better Past Masters . Tbeir ability as workers was thoroughly appreciated , and to-night a proof of this was given by Bro . Bull . He

would call on the oldest P . M . ' s , Bros . G . S . States and E . H . Thiellay , to respond to the toast . Miss C . Maude West here delighted the brethren with a serenade , by Braga , with violin obligato by Bro . T . Distin , that received well-merited applause . Bro . Thiellay P . M ., in replying , was pleased to say , in reference to what tho acting W . M . had stated , that he agreed no better Past Masters could bo found

than Bros . Bull , Haslett and C . A . Woods ; they were perfect in every respect , and ever ready to exerciso their ability in the cause of the Lodge . Bro . C . A . Woods next proposed the health of the acting W . M ., Bro . Kerrail . Bro . Kerrail had won the good opinion of the members during the year he filled the chair , and as a worker he had been fully exercised that night : the way in which he had installed his successor

left nothing to be desired . After a song by Bro . Carter , tbe acting W . M . thanked Bro . Woods for his kind expressions . He felt ifc a great pleasure to have his name so prominentl y brought forward . In the absence of the W . M . his services would always be at their command . The Treasnrer and Secretary wero next complimented , and

Bros . Bell and Haslett suitably replied . Bros . Brock , Banks , Cox , Hampton , and Lloyd replied for the Officers , and then the Tyler gave his toast . The selection of music , provided by Bro . Theodore Distin , was fully appreciated . The artistes engaged were Madame Leonard , Miss C . Maude West , Bros . G . T . Carter , and Theodore Distin . The latter acted as accompanyist .

LODGE OP INDUSTRY , No . 186 . rriHE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , tho 22 nd ¦ ' - nit ., when there waa a very largo attendance to assist in the installation of Bro . John 0 . Horsey P . G . D . C . Surrey . Tho ceremony

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of the day was admirably conducted by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . J . TatlV , who received the congratulations of the numerous Visitors for the ability he displayed . The following brethren were appointed Officers : —G . W . Hook S . W ., VV . S . Page J . W ., Wm . Mann P . M . Treasurer , John fieex P . M . Secretary . W . VV . Westlev S . D ., J . B . SherringJ . D .. F . T . Hollands I . G ., It . A 11 i « on P . M . M . C , N . Cornock

1 st Steward , R . C . Powell 2 nd Steward . Tho banquet was served in a most bountiful and recherche style by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , Limited , Bro . E . Dawkins superintending , and on the removal of the cloth the W . M . introduced the toasts with commendable brevity . "The Qneen and the Craft" was followed by the National Anthem . In giving the second , tho health of the Most Worshipful the Grand

Master , Bro . Horsey said this toast , like the one tbnt bad preceded it , needed no words of his to recommend it . When His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales takes the gavel in hand he shows he is competent to do the work . After a song by Miss Maud Cameron , Bro . Horsey proposed the Right Worshipful Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , tho Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master the Earl of

Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , and called upon Bro . Charles Greenwood P . G . S . B . to reply . Bro . Greenwood , in the course of bis remarks , referred to the cordiality with which tbis toast is invariably received . Personally , he felt a great pleasure in being called upon to respond on the present occasion , as he had made the acquaintance of the Worshipful Master elsewhere ,

and had always found him a persevering and conscientious Mason . From this experience he ventured to express an opinion that the Lodge had made a wise choice in electing Bro . Horsey as its W . M . After the ever popular " Meeting of tho Waters , " admirably rendered by Bro . Wakefield Reed , Bro . Taffs , in highly complimentary terms , proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . Undoubtedly Bro .

Horsey was an enthusiastic Mason ; he had bnt one object in view , that was to advance tho interests of any Lodge with which he might be associated . He had great pleasure in offering the toast for the acceptance of the brethren . Bro . Horsey , who received a most cordial greeting , said be rose with a vast deal of pleasure to return his sincere thanks for the heartiness with which the toast had been

received . The remarks of Bro . Taffs had made a deep impression on him . He might say , however , that he had long aspired to , and had worked np for , the position of Master of the Industry Lodge . The duties of ruler of a Lodge were responsible ; however well a Lodge might be conducted dissensions sometimes arose , but in all his aots he felt he ought to be prompted by but ono idea , that was , to

sustain the prestige of his Lodge . Ho thanked the brethren heartily for the reception they bad given him . The Visitors was the next toast brought under notice , and Bros . Langton , Keeble , and others replied . The Immediate Past Master's services were recapitulated , and the jewel of the Lodge presented to him . This compliment was gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Taffs , who assured the brethren

that there should be no falling away as regards tho interest he took in the Lodge . The Past Masters of the Lodge were duly honoured , and the zeal displayed by both Treasnrer and Secretary was acknowledged . The Charities of the Order were not overlooked , and we are pleased to be able to record that Bro . Allison P . M . will act as Steward at the Benevolent Institution Festival , while Bro . Tallent will place his services at tho disposal of the Secretary of the

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The Industry Lodge has always consistently supported the Charities , and doubtless , the exertions of these two energetic brethren will still further redound to the credit of the Lodge with which they are associated . Several other toasts were given , and tho musical arrangements of the evening were well sustained throughout . Mr . T . Ward made an efficient accompanyist . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . C . Greenwood P . M . 413 Past Grand Sword Bearer , J . T . McCraith P . M . 1434 , R . W . Thorpe

P . M . 176 , C . W . Peters P . M . 507 , G . F . Smith J . W . 1839 , R . J . Taylor W . M . 1922 , R . Barham P . M . 144 , H . Crofts 1986 , W . T . Tyrrell 1471 , N . B . Headon P . M . and Treasurer 1426 , H . Lambert 1475 , G . C . May 1321 , C . Greenwood jun . P . P . G . Registrar Surrey , E . Eagle 1901 , M . H . Rickard P . M . 954 , J .

Edwards 1892 , W . Pile W . M . 1892 , J . Howman M . C . 975 , Barclay Perkins J . W . 199 , W . Pouparfc 9 , J . Coeklan W . M . 1381 , F . Maurice 990 , F . T . C . Keeble W . M . 1426 , John Maclean I . P . M . 1319 , J . W . Skelton P . M . 1056 , W . W . Morgan 211 , J . Langton P . M . 1573 , H . Wright 1965 , E . Hentley 1949 .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 2021 . THE first regular meeting of this Lodge was hold at the Masonic Hall , 8 A Red Lion Square , W . C , on 21 st January . The Worshipful Master , Bro . G . Lambert P . G . S . B ., opened his Lodge punctually at five p . m ., assisted by his Officers , as follow : — Bros . Captain Probyn S . W ., Lieut . R . Payne J . W ., C . P . Bellerb y Treasurer , G . Coop Secretary , Lieut . H . C . Lambert P . P . G . P . Herts S . D ., Lieut . Wilkinson Jones J . D ., A . Jones I . G ., Lieut . Bayley M . C ,

Watkin Brown Steward , Staff Sergeant T . Bradley Tyler . The Visitors were Bros . Lieut . Lidetfc P . M . 1351 , S . Geridge 1604 , Sfcrngnell P . M . 1745 , Lee 198 , McElwee 26 Irish Constitution , Maloney P . M . 1839 , Kerr Mother Kilwinning Scotland , F . Orchard I . P . M . 198 , W . J . Forscutt 144 , F . Smith 1305 . The minutes of the cousecration meeting were read , confirmed , and duly signed by the W . M .

Tho ballot was taken for Captain Canning , Lieut . Kingdon , A . J . Payne , Quartermaster W . Hunt , and Sergeant Merryweather as Initiates of the Lodge ; it proved unanimous . The ballot was taken for Bros . Lieut . Livett , Brotheridge , C . Kempton W . M . 1287 , and Goldney 1489 as joining members , which also proved unanimous . These brethren having entered the Lodge , and saluted the W . M ., Messrs .

Canning , Hunt , and Merryweather were duly initiated according to ancient form . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . Pnyno J . W ., P . M . of the Granite , who bad expressed a desire to initiate his son , Mr . A . J . Payne , into the Order . Messrs . Kingdon and Payne wero thou duly received . Both tho Master and Bro . Payne performed tho ceremony in faultless style . Notice waa given that