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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 .

THE annual meeting was held on Monday , at Anderton s Hotel , Fleet-street . Lodgo was opened at three o'clock by Bro . Barham , who was supported bv his Officers and tho following Past Masters : —Bros . R . J . Taylor , F . W . Dawson , II . C . Ball , J . Maples , J . W . Skegcs , R . M . Henr-v , E . Wallanche . Amongst tho Visitors wore Bros . W . S . Dunk-ley 1777 , S . W . Barker P . M . 1767 , J . J . Thomas W . M . 753 , G . S . Graham S . W . 1777 , George Tribal P . M . 1287 ,

Walter Hallett P . M . 733 , G . Lilley W . M . Stuart 1632 , R . White 1426 , W . W . Morgan Soc . 211 , A . Sontham P . M . 1420 , T . Pooro P . M . 720 , T . Bartlett 185 , Horace White J . D . 1257 , Ruff P . M . 95 , J . Garrod P . M . 751 . J . W . T . Chapm .-in J . W . 922 , C . E <* ans I . G . 1922 W . G . Dickins P . M . SCO , Georgo Read P . M . 511 , J . II . Pearson P . M . 1567 P . D . C . Middlesex . Donald Clark P . M . 1632 , R . Bnrleton P . M .

1681 , H . Cross J . W . 586 , J . H . Hawkins P . M . 1693 , Thomas Cross W . M . 1194 , S . Whito 1426 , A . Millward W . M . elect 1677 , R . Day 201 , J . T . Dufroy I . G . 1275 , A . Runacres P . M . 155 S . After Ihe minutes had been read and confirmed , the Report of the Audit Committeo , was presented , and unanimously adopted . Bro . Henry Cross was elected a joining member , and then Bro . William James Fortescue

was raised to the sublimo degree , and Bros . George J . Picking and William Hopkins wero passed . Both ceremonies were performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . R . Taylor . Lodge was then called off , and after a brief interval , tbe W . M . elect , Bro . Tbomns MnTkland , was presented to Bro . Past Master J . R . Taylor , who had kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Officer . The obligation was duly administered ,

the brethren below the rank of I . M . retired , a Board of Masters was opened , and the ceremony proceeded . On the re-admission of the brethren , the new W . M . was sainted in tho threo degrees , and the following were appointed Officers for the ensuing twelve months : — H . Cox S . W ., W . G . Cole J . W ., J . G . Unite P . M . Treasurer , Edward Witts P . M . Secretary , E . G . Banks ( named a 3 ) S . D ., A . C . Rawlings

J . D ., A . A . Tartas I . G ., J . Maples P . M . M . C ., R . J . Taylor P . M . W . S ., E . E . Heyworth A . W . S , T . Bowler Tyler . Tbe addresses were delivered by Bro . Taylor , who fully realised all that had been expected of him . We may here say these expectations were of a high standard , and based npon what had been evidenced as to ability by his efforts in the earlier part of the days' proceedings . A proposition

for a rejoining member was submitted to the Lodge for next meeting , and the resignation of a brother tendered , and accepted , with regret . Hearty good wishes were submitted and Lodge was closed . The proprietors of this well-known hotel supplied a most enjoyable banquet , Bro . Arthur Clemow personally superintending the service . On removal of the cloth , Grace—For these and all Thy mercies—was

sung , and the W . M ., Bro . Markland , gavo fche Loyal toasts . Bro . Barham , in brief but expressive terms , proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Markland had only just been installed , but the members had every confidence in his ability to rule the Lodge , which doubtless during his year wonld continue its career of prosperity , while the happy feeling of sympathy amongst its members would , if

possible , be extended . After a song by Bro . H . Cross— " Hearts of Oak "came Bro . Millbank's reply . He was much gratified at the way in which the toast had been received . He conld bnt feel flattered at the unanimous manner in which he had been elected to the highest position in the Lodge . The way in which he had been received that evening was intensely gratifying . He wonld do all he could to advance

the interests of the members . Short speeches were the order of the evening , and , under the circumstances , he would conclude by again heartily thanking the brethren , one and all , for the reception they had given him . Here Brother Heney favoured with a song , For the Visitors , Bros . Poore aud Lilley replied . In replying to the toast of the Installing Master , Bro . Taylor , after acknowledging tbe

cordial remarks of the W . M . in introducing the toast , felt he had only done bis duty ; if the brethren were satisfied with his exertions , be was amply repaid for any trouble he had been at . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the outgoing Master , who gracefully acknowledged the compliment , at tbe same time he recognised his many

shortcomings , which the brethren had graciously overlooked . The other toasts enstomary on these occasions were done full honour to , and able replies were elicited . Bro . T . Poore gave a popular selection from the works of Dickens . There were several other recitals , and the harmony of the evening was well sustained ; in this regard Bros . H . Mann , A . Millward , Picket , and Chapman , especially deserve praise .

Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —The first regular meeting of this Lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Albion Tavern Aldersgatestreet . Bro . L . M . Myers W . M . in the chair , Bros . J . Benjamin S . W ., N . Martin J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , J . S . Lyon Treasurer , G . Bean S . D ., A . Botibol J . D ., L . Wall I . G ., P . E . Van Noorden Organist , L . Lazarus P . M . M . C ., J . Wynman and S . B .

Alexander Stewards ; P . M . ' s R . Baker I . P . M ., L . Alexander , S . Hickman , H . M . Levy , M . Alexander , L . Lazarus and Roberts . Visitors—N . S . Marks I . G . 368 Melbourne , F . A . Pullen J . W . 742 , G . Bohn 405 , E . M . Cottrill 30 , San Francisco , Marcus 1839 , J . S . Lewis 490 , W . Birdseye 715 , J . Samuel 205 , Fletcher W . M . 180 , Isaacs 19 , New York , S . Davis late 188 , Baker 244 . Brown P . M . New

Jersey , U . S . After preliminary business , Bros . Deering and Lack were passed to the second degree . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs Lorie and L . Davis , who were initiated into the Order in a way that reflected great credit on the W . M . for his perfect working . Bro . J . Levy was elected a joining member . Messrs . Henry

Marks and W . H . Bacon were proposed for initiation . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , eighty-three in number , sat down to a aumptnons and recherche banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . The W . M . proposed the Queen and the Craft , and the Natianal Anthem was given , Miss

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Pattie Laverno singing the solo verses . This having received a most pnt-insiastic reception , the toasts of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . ; the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Lathom D . G . M ., and the rest of the Graud Officers of the Grand Lodge of England followed in qiick succession . Bro . E . P . Albert P . G . P . responded for the G . Offi * ers . The W . M . next proposed the toast of the

Renevolent Fund , coupled with the name of Bro . L . Alexander Past President . Miss Laverno sang the " Surprise , " and was deserved ly applauded . Bro . L . Alexaudev P . M ., in responding to tbe toast , said ho was pleased to inform those present that the newly-initiated brethren had each given tho sum of 21 s . The W . M . proposed the toast of tho Initiates . Broa . Lorie and Davis ; one he had known fo . *

many years , and tbo other , by the recommendations he had brought , wonld doubtless become a credit to the Order . In order to save time , with this toast be would associate the namo of Bro . Levy , their newl y eleoted joining mnmber . Bro . L . Davis was the first to reply , and he wns followed by Bro . Lovie , who said the solemnity of the proceedings had so impressed him that he could scarcely find words to speak . It

had long been bis earnest desire to become a Freemason , and he had now accomplished his wish . To speak metaphorically , he might say be had stepped on the first rung of the ladder , and he trusted he might be able to ascend to the top . The joining member also spoke , and thanked tho brethren for their recep tion of the toast . Bro . R . Baker I . P . M . then rose ; he had only to mention the name of the W . M . and

he knew how the toast would be received . They had seen how ex . cellently Bro . Myers had performed tho ceremonies , and how firml y ho upheld the dignity of the Lodge , while as a president he was second to none . The members would regret when bis year of office was over . No better man or Mason exists . The W . M . thanked Bro . Baker for speaking of him in such glowing terms . If he had given

them satisfaction , it was most pleasant to receive their approval . The other toasts comprised the Visitors , responded to by Bros . Marks , Baker , Brown and Fletcher . Brother Richard Baker responded for the Past Masters . The Treasnrer , Brother Lyon , and the Secretary , Brother Albprt , each acknowledged tbe compliment paid them , and Brother Benjamin replied for the other Officers . The W . M . deserves

great praise for tbe way in which be exerted himself for the enter , tainment of the brethren . A tnlented company had been engaged , under the direction of Brother P . E . Van Noorden . The brethren gave a hearty welcome to Miss Pattie Laverne , who is an old favourite with the members of tbe Joppa . Her rendering of Brother Van Noorden ' s "Yet , " deserves special praise .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Afc the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 30 th ult ., there were Present Bros . W . Williams WM , Galer S . W ., C . Weeden J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , C . Lorkin Treasurer , J . A . Powell S . D ., H . Opperman J . D ., Wolf I . G . ; also Bros . Brasted , I . P . Cohen , Archer , Houghton , Giller , Richardson , Hirst , Robinson , Marks

Thompson , C . K . Killick jun ., & o . Loose was opened in dne form , and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hirst being the candidate . The fourth and fifth sections of the lecture were worked . Bro . Thompson answered the questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was

called off and on . Bro . H . Opperman , of the Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 , was elected a member . Bro . Galer was elected W . M . for the next meeting , when Lodge was closed and adjourned . Bro . C . K . Killick jun . will read a Lecture , by Dr . Oliver , on Ancient Masonic Rituals , on the second Saturday in October , on which occasion we trust he will have a numerous attendance of brethren .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 3 rd October , afc Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalstou . Bros . A . J . Clark W . M ., A . Jones S . W ., Wardell J . W ., T . Clark S . D ., Christian J . D ., Baker I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Catling , Darnell , F . Brown After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .

Catling candidate . Lodge was called off , and Bro . T . Clark then gave the lecture on the traoing board . Bro . Christian worked the first , and Bro . F . Carr fche second section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . C . Cracknell , of the Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , was elected a member . Bro . A . Jones was elected W . M . for tbe ensning week , Tbe Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

Audley Lodge , No . 1898 . —The first meeting of the season was held on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., iu the Lodge-room , Town Hall , Newport , Salop . The W . M . Bro . John Bodenham P . P . S . G . W . North Wales and Shropshire , P . G . Treasurer Staffordshire , presided , and waa supported by Bros . Lieut .-Col . Masefield S . W ., C . R . Gordon , D . D ., Prov . G . Chaplain J . W ., James Smart P . M . P . P . G . O ., J . W . Thompson

P . M . P . G . Steward , and a full muster of members of the Lodge . The occasion was invested with special interest by the presence of W . Bro . W . Masefield Grand Standard Bearer P . D . P . G . M . Worcestershire , who is a native of Newport , and an honorary member of tbis Lodge . During the recess au address of congratulation , Bigned by all the members of the Lodge , was presented to Bro . Masefield . This

wns now ordered to be entered on the minutes , and Bro . Masefield suitably acknowledged the compliment . At the close of ^ business , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Bird , which , by a singular coincidence , was held in the house where the venerable guest of tho evening was born , eighty-two years ago-The building has , ifc is scarcely necessary to add , undergone varions changes , both of business and of form , during the period that & a 3 took

elapsed . The W . M . in proposing the Officers of Grand Lodge , occasion to remark the probably unique circumstances under which Bro . Masefield was present , and expressed the gratification of all tbe members of tbe Lodge afc tbe honour reflected on ifc by having on if roll , and present with them , a native of the town , whoso Masonic career had commanded such deep and general respect , and on w booi Grand Lodge honours bad been so well and worthily bestowed . To 6 other visitors were Bros . James Senior W . M . 726 , Charles Fleet P . * 117 , and Duncan Guilding ( Brecon ) .