Prince Leopold Lodge, No. 1445.

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1445 .

fpHE installation meeting of this sound old Lodge was held on X Thursday evening , at the Three Nuns' Hotel , Aldgate , when ' a goodly company of members and visitors assembled to do honour to Bro . J . Chamberlain—no relation we believe whatever to the hero of " ¦ three acres and a cow ! " —on his elevation to the chair of King

Solomon in succession to Bro . H . Seymour-Clarke , the esteemed master of Komford Union . The brethren assembled soon after three o ' clock , and the proceedings throughout were characterised by the utmost harmony aud good feeling . The chair was occupied by the retiring Worshipful Master , Bro . H . Seymour-Clarke , who was

supported by Bros . Chamberlain S . W . and W . M . elect , H . Winkley J . W ., W . H . Myers P . M . Treasurer , J . A . Robson P . M . Secretary , F . J . West S . D ., E . J . Haviland J . D ., A . Bryant I . G ., J . E . Jackson D . C , W . R . Ayres Organist , W . Toorabes W . S ., E . Watkins , F . W . Dines , 0 . F . Wahldeck , R . Goodman , G . A . Read , E . 0 . Bradshaw , J . G .

Wilkinson , J . Tyson , T . A . Bearcook , C . Smith , J . D . Bourne , W . G . Thompson , W . J . Woidlaume , B . Toombs , Hales , J . J . Marsh , & c . The Visitors included Bros . J . G . Twinn W . M . 1306 , G- W . Hart 1524 , J . Harbowl 227 , G . H . Clark 1227 , W . F . Brickdale W . M . elect 1623 , T . S . Down 905 , Albert Toombs 1259 , G . J . King 1259 , H . J .

Amphlett 1511 , and others . Lodge was opened in form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and the Lodge of Emergency were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed the Lodge to be in a sound position , both numerically and financially , was adopted . The Worshipful Master elect was

presented by Bro . Twinn W . M . of Lodge 1306 , and having assented to the responsibilities of office , a Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and the ceremony of installation was performed in truly masterly manner by Bro . W . H . Myers , one of the founders , and the " father " of the Lodge , whose eloquence created a most

impressive effect npon all present . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Master invested his Officers for the year , as follow .- —Bros . E . Seymour-Clarke I . P . M ., B . H . Winkley S . W ., F . J . West J . W ., W . H . Myers P . M . Treasnrer , J . A . Robson Past Master Secretary , E . J . Haviland Senior Warden , A . Bryant Junior

Warden , J . E . Jackson I . G ., G . A . Read JDirector of Ceremonies , W . Ayers Organist , W . Toombs Steward , P . Watkins A . S . The investiture was accompanied by a few appropriate words to each Officer on the nature of his duties , & c , and the charges to the Master , Wardens and Brethren were delivered in a manner that elicited from

those present the most unbounded expressions of approbation . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented , by the unanimous vote of the Lodge , to the retiring Master , and in affixing it to Bro . Clarke ' s breast , Bro . Chamberlain referred to tho happy and prosperous year that Brother had enjoyedand the valuable services he had rendered .

, Bro . Clarke briefly acknowedged the gift , and said he should continue in the future , as he had done in the past , to do all he could to promote the interests of the Prince Leopold Lodge . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , Lodge was closed in form , and the broihren

adjourned to banquet , which was provided in Bro . East ' s best style , and the arrangements , under the personal supervision of Mr . W . Glover , elicited expressions of unqualified satisfaction . During dinner selections were played by Miss Thomas , in brilliant style on the pianoforte , and subsequently this lady rendered efficient assistance

as _ accompanyist to the singers . The Worshipful Master proposed in suitable terms the Queen aud the Craft , alluding to the interest displayed by Her Majesty in the Institution , of which she was the Patroness . The toast was loyally received , though a little episode occurred which elicited expressions of disapprobation and even personal rebuke . Two brethren declined to stand during the singing of the National Anthem , and very sheepishl y received the merited taunts of the rest of the

brethren . They were understood to " object on political grounds , " but the I . P . M . observed that although politics were excluded from Freemasonry , the toast of the Queen , as the Head of the Craft , had no political signification , and those who declined to honour it adopted a very "crafty" manner of exhibiting their spleen . The effect of this happy repartee was to turn a tittle of laughter on the shamefaced couple of disloyalists . The health of the Most Worshipful wand Master and other rulers of the Craft were duly honoured , after

which the I . P . M . assumed the gavel , and said it afforded him much Pleasure to propose the toast of their esteemed Worshipful Master . ¦ It had been his privilege to know Bro . Chamberlain for several years , and could testify that he had always been a hard-working member amongst them , not only in the Lodge , but in all matters connected with Freemasonry . He had worked steadily up through jne various offices , and well deserved the position into which

ue nad been installed that day . It was their sincere wish that he 'n'ght have good health , and a most prosperous aud happy year of oihee . From tho manner in which he invested his Officers they m 'g ht judge of the excellent working to be witnessed during the commg year , aud it was evident that Bro . Chamberlain was equal to any work he might be called unon to ner . orm . Thev must all ntink

losel y to him , shoulder to shoulder , and then the success and narmony of the Lodgo would be assured . Tho toast was cordially received , and in response the W . M . said he thanked the brethren ery sincerel y for the manner in which ho had been greeted . He vas very proud of the position he now occupied ; it was one to which a had looked forward for years , though he did not anticipate , when

joined the Lodge , that ho should attain to it so soon . Ho had led . all tho offices , with tho exception of I . G ., and he was now sorry e had not taken that also , as a Master should be practically conusant with every part of the work . He thanked them most heartily th * T " kmc ' ne 33 in electing him during his ternp ^ rary absence from +, -k ° dge , and trusted he shonld be ablo to prove his appreciation of

j -nonour tney had conferred upon him . He then proposed tho "stalling Master , who was ever ready to assist any brother who 10 « led his counsel and advice . On the very night of his ( tho 'Poaker ' s ) joining the Lodge , Bro . Myers took him aside and taught II , M - " to be cautious . " He spoke iu felicitous terms of the services

Prince Leopold Lodge, No. 1445.

Bro . Myers had rendered to Masonry injgeneral , and to that Lodge in particular . Bro . Myers , in responding , said this waa the 15 th anniversary of the Lodge , and it was just twelve years since he installed his successor for the first time . He had always endeavoured , as ono of the Founders , to do all he could to promote fche interests of the

Lodge , and he rejoiced to see the high position it had now attained . At one time the number of members was reduced to nineteen , and threatened to become less ; but since they moved their quarters to the City their numbers had increased , aud they had now a very respectable Lodge . It would always be a pleasure to him to perform

the installation ceremony , as he had done so many times before ; at the same time it was the duty of every Master to instal his successor . Their I . P . M . would have done so that evening , but his many other engagements prevented bis devoting that time to the work that waa absolutely necessary .

The Worshipful Master , in extending a welcome to the Visitors , said the members of the Prince Leopold Lodge were always glad to see them , and " tho more the merrier . " The toasfc was received with a capital " Leopold fire , " and acknowledged by Bros . Twinn , Brickdale and King . The charity-box was then passed round , and the

amount announced by the Worshipful Master was £ 1 2 a 9 _ d . In proposing the Initiate , the Worshipful Master said it was impossible for a Lodge to go on without an infusion of new blood , and he hoped they would be successful in obtaining not only numbers , but men of excellent qualities , so as to maintain aud elevate tbe standard of the

Lodge . Bro . Marsh having sang the E . A . song , Bro . Wahldeck thanked the brethren very much for the kindness they had shown him . It had been his ambition for some time to become a Freemason , for during the many years he had travelled he had received abundant proof that Freemasonry was a good thing

He was glad the opportunity had come that his desire had been realised , and was thankful to the brother who proposed him . It was a great honour to any man to belong to the Masonio body . He should always endeavour to do his duty , and to command respect as a brother Mason , and to be true to the Prince Leopold

Lodge . The toast of the Past Masters followed , and responses were made by the I . P . M ., Bro . Myers , the Secretary Bro . Robson , who regretted the unavoidable absence of Bro . Macdonald , and by Bro . Lewis . Highly complimentary remarks were made by the speakers respecting the perfect manner in which the installation ceremony was

performed by Bro . Myers . The Officers of the Lodge were recognised in the customary way , and the toast was acknowledged by Bros . Winkley , West , Myers , Robson , and Watkins , all of whom expressed

their readiness to assist in every possible way in advancing the prosperity of the Lodge . The enjoyment of the evening was enlivened by some capital singing and recitations , and the utmost harmony and good fellowship prevailed throughout .

Duke Of Connaught Lodge, No. 1834

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1834

ON Tuesday evening , 23 rd August , Bro . Charles W . Bevis , of Soatbsea , was installed as the W . M . of this Lodge , at the Freemasons' Hall , Landport . The ceremony of installation was performed in a highly impressive and efficient manner by the retiring W . M ., Bro . I . S . Gardner , who was supported by a large number of the members of the local Lodges , including the following installed

Masters of the Craft : —Bros . G . F . Lancaster P . P . G . Reg . ( Secretary Hampshire aud Isle of Wight Masonic Benevolent and Educational Institution ) , A . R . Holbrook P . G . Reg ., Alderman Cudlipp P . P . G . D . C , S . R . Ellis P . P . G . D . C , J . Westaway P . G . Std . Br ., Dr . 0 . Knott 342 , G . Farney Brown , W . A . Hill 309 , W . Beuttell 342 , W . Dart 2074

P . P . G . S ., W . J . Borrow 1958 , J . Mitchell 1428 , W . J . Smith 903 , G . T . Cunningham and J . J . Bascombe 104 . Also the following members of the Craft . — Bros . J . Moody J . P ., T . A . Bramsdon , E . P . Blake , T . W . Quick , J . W . D . Pillow P . P . G . Organist , F . E . French , J . W . Gardner , J . M . Godfrey , W . Miller , C . Holmes , W . E . Leamy ,

E . G . Wright , J . Chipper , E . Hart s . ud W . W . Slade , in addition to the Officers of the Lodge , who were appointed by the W . M ., as follows-. —Bros . D . T . Rule S . W ., G . T . Aylen J . W ., J . W . Westaway Treasurer , T . Cowd Secretary , R . G . Farlam S . D ., C F . Brown J . D ., J . J . Shuter D . C , VV . Francis I . G ., R . J . Waterman and T . Brice

Stewards , J . Exell Tyler . A special vote of thanks was passed to Bro . I . S . Gardner for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master , and Bro . S . R . Ellis was presented with a vote for the Hampshire Charity , in recognition of his services

as Treasurer of the Lodge since its formation . After the business , the W . M . presided at a banquet , which was served by the officials of the club in excellent style . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , aud the musical interpolations , under the direction of Mr . Pillow , were highly appreciated .

Tho Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 , held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , will resume its weekly meetings OQ Mouday , 5 th Sept ., at 8 . 30 , when Bro . J . Cooper W . M . 1693 , Treasurer , will rehearse the ceremonies of initiation and raising .

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