Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

LODGE OP JOPPA , No . 188 . A REGULAR meeting was held on the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-sfcreefc . Bros . Martin W . M ., Dewsnap P . M . S . W ., Wall J . W ., Lazarus P . M . Secretary , Lyon Treasurer , Lion S . D ., Davis I . G ., Van Noorden Organist , Dodson P . M . D . C , P . M . ' s Alexander , Myers , Levy , Baker . Visitors—Inwards 1320 , Hooper 1320 > Jacobs P . P . G . P . Essex , Lichfcenfeld 205 , Lyon 185 . Affce r

preliminaries , Bro . Bendit was raised . Ballots were taken for tho admission of Messrs . Thomas and Marks , who were duly initiated into the Order . The ceremonies were excellently rendered by the W . M . A notice of motion , given by Bro . Levy P . M ., that in future the Lodge , in electing an honorary member shall qualify him

aa a fully subscribing member , was carried . Lodge was then dosed , the brethren sat down to a very excellent supper , provided by Bro . Dawkins , and superintended by Bro . Silver . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bro . Alexander P . M . responded to the toast of the Benevolent Fnnd , and then proposed the health of

the W . M ., paying him a just compliment for his excellent working . The absence of the I . P . M . was deplored , as it was caused by indisposition . The W . M . made an appropriate response . Bro . Dodson acknowledged the toast of the P . M . 's , and Bros . Marks and Thomas the toast of the Initiates . The latter brother made an excellent

speech . The Visitors , the Wardens , the Treasurer , Secretary and Junior Officers were also honoured . Bros . Baker P . M . and Laundy contributed to the harmony .

United Pilgrims' Lodge, No. 507.

UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE , No . 507 .

"TTTlTH the annual election meeting , which was held at the Bridge YV House Hotel , on the evening of Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., Bro . H . E . Joyce , editor of the Shipping Gazette * brought to an eminently successful termination his two consecutive years of office as Worshipful Master of this old and vigorous Lodge . Bro . Joyce ' s

interest in the Lodge of his adoption has all along been exemplified in the most practical form , for besides infusing into its membership many of bis personal friends , in the City and in the Lewisham district , where he resides and is well-known , both in public and private life ; he has stimulated the brethren to a keen sense of their duties

and obligations respecting the Masonio Charities . These qualities were so appreciated during his first year of office that on the expiration of his term , the brethren unanimously decided upon paying him a compliment which falls to the lot of very few Masons , namely , to re-elect him to the chair . The expectations that were then formed

respecting his retention of the office have been fully realised during the year , and the admirable services rendered by Bro . Joyce to the Lodge by whom he has been so honoured , and deservedly so , were amply recognised on the occasion to which we refer . Lodge was opened at five o ' clock , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master ,

who was supported by Bros . E . Blake S . W ., Terry P . M . acting as J . W ., Peters P . M . Secretary , Wiltshire S . D ., Noakes J . D ., Worsfold W . S ., Sharman C . S ., Jordan Organist , Harrison Tyler . The other Past Masters present were Bros . Watts , Cooper and Beckley ; and amongst the Visitors were Bros . Bing P . M . 1597 , Sindall P . M . 1293 ,

Skelton P . M . 1056 , Breton P . M . 788 , Williams S . D . 788 , Abbott P . M . 192 , Winnett 1397 , Bennett 1415 , Watson 73 , Dodson 1397 , Picker , ing 11 , and others . Ancient formalities having been observed , and the minutes of previous Lodge confirmed , a ballot was opened for Mr . Marshall , who had been nominated by Bro . Peters P . M . and

Secretary , and seconded by Bro . Blake S . W . The voting was unanimously in favour , and Mr . Marshall was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , the ceremony being performed in perfect manner by the Worshipful Master . Bro . Cockell , having answered the questions satisfactorily , was entrusted , and on his return to the

Lodge he was passed to the second degree ; after which Lodge was advanced to the third , and Bro . Edgar was raised to the sublime ¦ degree , all the work being done by the Worshipful Master in impressive manner and with Preceptor-like ability . Notwithstanding the formidable character of the agenda , Bro . Joyce elected to carry

through the whole of the rites unaided , and it is no empty compliment to him to say his working afforded considerable edification , as well as pleasure , to all present . The brethen then proceeded to the © leotion of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and the choice fell unanimously on Bro . Blake , who had ably discharged the

duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair daring the past twelve months . Bro . Blake suitably returned thanks for the unanimous vote of the brethren * and said as it had afforded him great pleasure to do his duty in the office he now filled , so would it bo his pride and pleasure , while in the chair , to conduct the affairs of the Lodge to the

satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Grellett P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison Tyler . An Audit Committee was appointed , of tho whole Lodge , and the meeting was fixed for Thursday , 12 fch inst ., at 5 . 30 p . m ., when the revised Bye-laws of the Lod ge will be considered . A petition had been received from a distressed

brother , and ifc was resolved to recommend the case to the Board of Benevolence . At the conclusion of business , the brethren and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of Bro . Joyce W . M ., who , in genial spirit , conducted the festivities of the evening . The Worshipful Master proposed the Most

Worshipful Grand Master His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Deputy and Pro Grand Masters , aud the rest of the Grand Officers present and past . Referring to His Royal Highness ' s intended visit to Ireland , he considered it was a bold step to take , though he

questioned if it was well-advised in the present disquiet condition of the sister isle . However , his resolve to go there as a messenger of peace proved that he was possessed of the manliness of heart of a true Englishman and a true Mason . At this stage of the proceedings

United Pilgrims' Lodge, No. 507.

Bro . Joyce presented to the Lodge a handsomely-bound volume ofmusic , which was accepted with thanks and amidst loud cheers . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Peters ); in proposing the health of the Worshipful Mister , said he could nofc help being reminded of the autumn evenings , when they watohed the setting sun and saw the

pristine colours as old Sol disappeared behind the horizon . So it was now with their esteemed Worshipful Master , who was about to vacate the chair of this Lodge as the sun setting in glorious splendour , carrying with him the affection and good feeling of every member of the Lodge . They all felt delighted with what Bro . Joyce had dona

during the time he had been in office . He had improved the Lodge in many ways , and there could not be a better proof of his affection for it than by his having introduced into the Lodge many of his best personal friends . This was nofc his mother Lodge , but he certainly regarded it with the affection he might feel towards a step-mother ;

and although , as they knew , he was about to take an active part in another Lodge , in hi 3 own district , they would all rejoice that he would still come amongst them and continue , by his valuable counsel and experience , to uphold the Lodge of his adoption . The Worshipful

Master , who was cordially received ou rising to reply , thanked the brethren very muoh for the kind way in which they had received the toast , couched in such friendly terms by his Immediate Past Master . He could only say the two years during which he had filled the chair of this Lodge had been eventful ones to him . He had been

exceedingly proud of that position—so proud indeed that there need nofc be the slightest fear of what Bro . Peters seemed to indicate , namely , that of lessening his interest in this Lodge in behalf of any new one in which he might be interested . They had been reminded that this was the Lodge of his adoption . His mother Lodge , aa many

present knew , was far too official for him . He was nofc official at all , and so he joined this Lodge , and no man was ever more devoted to hi 3 mother Lodge than he had been to this Lodge of his adoption . That they had felt this was evidenoed by their kindness to him during the two years he had occupied the chair , and that kindness

had culminated to-night in the very cordial manner in which they bad received the mention of his name . He trnsted the day might be far distant , not only when he should cease to be a member of this Lodge , but when he should cease to be an aotive member of ifc . He knew of certain Past Masters who were so in name only ; and though

he did not like to speak reproachfully , he regretted there were such Masons . But , turning to a more agreeable subject , he was enabled to speak of Past Masters who did attend , and who were of great and valuable assistance to the Master . He had to thank the Past Masters who were present that evening : and who were ever ready to tender

their aid in carrying out any work that he might undertake . Hia thanks were especially due to the Past Masters for the great help they had been to him . during his term of office , without whioh he oould not have carried on the duties to their satisfaction . He also thanked his Officers and the brethren generally for their kind

support during his term . He did not suppose that any Master who had preceded him had had such opportunities as had fallen to his lot of initiating members , who had spread so widely the name of the United Pilgrims' Lodge . He had initiated members who were now scattered over the four quarters of the globe , and the United Pilgrims '

Lodge had now representatives in China , British Columbia , Canada , the Cape , and Australia . These brethren all retained their names on the roll ; and they had recently an exhibition of the love they bore to the Lodge when one who had been initiated in ifc before going abroad waited until his return to England for the

completion of the ceremonies . Two others were looking forward to resuming active membership on their return home from abroad . He hoped the success which had attended him in office would be continued next year , and he had little fear on that head , seeing that one of his chicks was to follow him . He had only one thing to sav , and

it was this—when Bro . Blake got into the chair he would not have such a capital I . P . M . to prompt him as he ( the speaker ) had . He should strive to emulate Bro . Peters when he subsided into that chair , and should do his utmost to support the Lodge , for which he wished many years of prosperity , with the same harmony and good .

will that now characterised it . So long as he had health and strength he should not cease to be an active member of the Lodge , That was his intention , and it was the only way in which he could show his appreciation of the great kindness he had received at the hands of the brethren . The Worshipful Master then proposed the

health of the Initiate , the toast being warmly received , aud Bro . Marshall briefly replied , to the effect that he should endeavour to carry himself as a Mason , an officer , and a gentleman . The next toast was that of the Visitors , to whom the W . M . extended a hearty welcome . Bro . Williams , who was most cordially received , said it

was always a great pleasure to Visitors to any Lodtfe to have the privilege of returning thanks for this toast , and he thought he might say that the visitors to-night shared that pleasure and that privilege . The Worshipful Master , in proposing tin health of the Worshipful Master elect , said anything that he had himself done to

sustain the position of the Lodge would , he felt sure , bo continued when Bro . Blake occupied the chair , and that at the expiration of his term of office he would leave the Lodge in as good a position aa he found it . Bro . Blake W . M . elect responded in suitable terms .

Several other complimentary toasts followed , including the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , the Officers of the Lodge , and the proceedings were fittingly concluded wish the Tyler ' s toast . An abundance of good vocal and instrumental music , interspersing the toasts , tended materially to enhance the pleasures of the evening .

St. George's Lodge, No. 1723.

ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 1723 .

rpHE usual meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th February , at -L the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , at 6 o ' clock in the evening . Bros . Harwood W . M ., John Barrett S . W ., Cosgrave J . W ., George Ferguson P . M . Treasurer , Nicholson P . M . Secretary , Taylor P . M . D . C , Derham I . G ., Roiley Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Thos . Morris , G . R .