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anything at nil ; but if a man was worthy , a jewel was sometimes given toliim . By their gifts to-night he felt he had not only won their confidence , but they had ratified that confidence by presenting him with such an honour as that whioh he now wore upon his breast . At the outset of his career he asked the brethren to pay attention to

him while he was in the chair , not to respcet him as a humble individual , but because he was the representative of the Lodge . Ho could safely say that during tho whole of his year of offico order and decorum had prevailed in tho Lodgo . Many critical visitors hid come amongst them , who said how mnch the Lodge of Joppa hid

improved in its manners ; and he thought they might take credit that thay were now the patterns of excellence Might they always continue to be so . He concluded by thankiug them for their kindness in presenting him with a P . M . ' s collar . That had only been done two or three times in the Lodge , and he felt as prond of that as

he did of the jewel . Having thanked his late Officers for their cooperation as "junior partners , " he said he did not believe in talkativeness , but in acts ; and he did not think it was merely lip service when thoy so kindly received the toast of his health . The Worshipfnl Master next gave the Past Masters , the toast being responded to by

Bros . Alexander , Hymans , Spiegel , and Myers , the latter of whom said the P . M . ' s were always ready to give whatever assistance was required by the Lodge . Ho did not think they could havo chosen a better man for W . M . than Bro . Dewsnap , for in him they had one who would work well . He had known him for a considerable time ,

and had seen his working in Arch Masonry , and ho was sure he would do credit to his Lodge , ne hoped the brethren wonld all assist fieir W . M . to the utmost of their power , and make the Lodge this year bettor if possible than it had ever been before . Tbe health of the Visitors having been well received , Bro . Valentine , W . M . of the

Montefioro Ledge , said although his name had been coupled with the toast , it was not due in any measure to merit on his part , but to the fact of his representing one of the five Lodges which were understood as Jewish . He thonght the fact of the names of these Lodges being at all times coupled at the installation banquets of the Joppa Lodge

with the toast of the Visitors was an additional proof , if indeed any was needed , of that Btrong Masonic unity and friendship which subsisted amongst them . And in returning thanks for the toast this evening he did so not merely on behalf of himself and the other W . M . 's present , but also on behalf of tho Montefiore Lodge , over

whioh he had the honour of presiding . That Lodgo had a stronger tie than the others , because he could not overlook tho fact that the Joppa Lodge was tho mother of the Montefiore . Their first members were of this Lodge ; indeed , thoir first secretary , who was also seoretary of this Lodge , thoir late Bro . Albert , was its first Master ,

and if any incentive were wanted to his Lodge to continue in the right path , they had it before them in the way in which the Joppa Lodge continued to maintain its prestige in the Craft . If the Montefiore had done so , it only reflected credit npon the Lodge from whenco it sprang . Bro . Norden , W . M . of the Israel Lodge , said this was the

first time he had had the honour of visiting the Joppa Lodge , and from the hospitable manner in which the Visitors had been received that evening ho hoped it might not bo the last . He was very pleased to hear such good working in thu Lodge , especially from Bro . Past Master Martin and tho able manner in which ho

discharged his duties as Installing Master . If they had such good Working brethren in the Lodgo as ho was , they would not suffer from want of proper instruction . Bro . Casperd , W . M . of the Sampson Lodge , also suitably replied , as also did Bro . Phillipps , late P . M . of the Joppa . Tho health of tho Treasurer and Secretary followed , a ;\ d

was respondod to by Bros . Lyon and Lazarus ; the Officers of the Lodgo also severally acknowledged the compliment paid to them , aud the list was feelingly closed by tho Tyler . During tho evening a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music was given , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noordeu , who was assisted by Miss

Miudo Viccars , Madame Florenco Winn , M . II . Imano , Miss Mando Isaacson , and Bro . Frank Isaacson ; Mr . Walter Van Noorden acting as accompanyist . The most exquisite morceauz of the evening was a duet for violin ( Mi 3 s Maude Isaacson ) aud piano ( Mr . Frank Isaacson ) , — Osborne , and De Beriot ' s " William Tell , " which was played

in masterly style , and elicited a rapturous encore . Miss Isaacson has a pure and delicate touch , simply marvellous in a young player of onl y lifteen years of age , and such was the effect of her manipulation that the andienco cheered her vociferously , and for an encore she played , with equal sweetness , "Homo , sweet Home : " Madame Winn

also came in for hearty rounds of applause , after singing the familiar Scotch ballad " Caller Herrin ' , " and Roeckcl ' s song , ' ¦ Number Tr ? o , " and would havo replied to the encores that were demanded but for the Master ' s prohibition , on the ground of want of time . Altogether a most harmonious and enjoyable evening was passed .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 328 .

i piIE annual installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Mon-J - day , at the Masonic Hall , Torquay , where there was a large attendance of tho brethren of this and the sister Lodges . Amongst those present were Bros . D . J . Aihrns P . P . G . Chaplain , J . Grant I . P . M ., W . Toyl-or P . M ., B . Knight I . P . M . 1402 , IT . Marlcy W . M . 135 . S , W . E . Warren P . P . G . 0 ., G . Soarlo W . M . 248 , C . Atkins 27 ,

James Olver P . G . S . B . Lodge having been opened in accordance with an .-ienl rites , Bro . J . Salter was presented for the benefit of installation , and ho was duly installed into the . chair b y Bro . Hariaud P . P . G . S . D ., whose working was much admired . The newly-installed Music " , having been greeted with the customary honour ? , invested

I . is Officers fur tho year , as follow : —Bro ? . J . Grnnt I . P . Jr ., E . liici ards S . W ., R . L . Mogfonl J . W ., D . J . Allams P . P . G . C . Chaplain , C . J . Ilarlaud P . P . G . S . D . Treasure " , R . D . Rcnwick Secretary , W .

Waktham D . C .. T . Brooks C ) nrnnUk W \ U \ U H T > T Ror-utf . 1 n Wakthain D . U ., T . Brooks Organist , W . A . Hill S . D ., T . Beckett J . D ., J . It . Cridge and A . W . Searley Ste . vard- * , C . Davieson I . G ., and W S . Tozer Tyler . At the conclusion of business the brethren and

visitors partook of an excellent banquet < : t Bro . Cridgo ' s , Queen ' s Hotel , when tho loyal and Masonic toa 3 ts wero duly honoured .

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ARNOLD LODGE , No . 1981 .

THE installation meeting of the above Lodgo was held at the Bell Inn , East Moulsey , on the 5 th of January , and tho day being unexceptionally warm and sunny , was much appreciated by tho brethren , the majority of whom hail from the metropolis . A goodly number mustered , among whom were Bros . Kipling W . M ., S . P . Catterson P . P . G . S . B . Surrey S . W , Hnme J . W ., W . Youldea

P . P . S . D . Treasurer , J . W . Moorman Secretary , G . Moorman , H . J . Shelley , F . Croaker , Gates , Mills , Knight , Bell , Ellis , Pilgrim , Fleming , Fowlor , & o . Among the Visitors were Bro . H . E . Frances P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , Laurence P . M . 1630 P . P . S . D ., Jessop P . P . G . P . Middlesex , Holmes P . M . 548 , Shah 1297 , Lane 1538 P . G . Steward ,

Taylor 1638 , J . Yonlden jun . P . G . Steward . After the opening of tho Lodge and confirmation of minutes , the report of the Audit Committee , which showed tho Lodgo to be in a very favourable position financially , was adopted . Lodge being opened in tho second degree , Bro . Yonlden P . M . took tho chair , and Bro . S . P . Catterson

P . M . being presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair ofK . S ., and he appointod the following brethren as his Officers : — J . Youlden S . W ., S . Moorman G . VV ., VV . Moorman Secretary , Croaker S . D ., Shelley J . D ., F . VV . Hallet I . G . These appointments gavo great satisfaction to tho brethren , tho investing of Bro . VV . Yonlden

as Treasurer and J . W . Moorman as Secretary beiug well received . After tho installation Brother S . P . Catterson passed Bro . Holliday to the degree of F . C . Ballots were then taken to initiate Messrs . A . 011 H and R . E . Catterson , the latter being the son of the W . M . These gentlemen were duly initiated into the mystic science in a

most impressive manner . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Brother VV . Yonlden for his able rendering of tho installation ceremony . A handsome jewel was presented to tho I . P . M ., Brother Kipling . The Secretary having read a letter from Brother tho Rev . C . W . Arnold P . P . D . G . M ., acknowledging in warm and fraternal

terms the receipt of a testimonial from the members of this Lodge , a portrait of Brother Arnold was unveiled . Thi 3 had been painted , by request of the Lodge , by Brother H . E . Frances P . P . G . D ., and gave universal satisfaction , being not only an excellently painted picture , but an admirable likeness of tho worthy Brother who gave

tho Lodge a name , and who will ever be remembered by its members for his eminent Masemo abilities , unvarying and unostentatious kindness . The Lodgo being closed , the Brethren adjourned to an

excellent banquet , which did credit to mine host . The menu—with a plenitude of good things described theron , and many a quip and appropriate quotation—was the work of the Secretary , and called forth tho commendations of the brethren .

RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 .

A REGULAR meeting of the members of this Lodge was hold on Tuesday last , at tho Station Hotel , Richmond , when there was a satisfactory attendance , under the presidency of tbe Worshipfnl Master , Brother C . I . Digby , who was supported b y Bros . B . E . Blasby I . P . M ., W . R , rhillips P . M . S . W ., J . B . Houghton J . W ., Forster Reynolds P . M . Treasurer , G . C . Rowlands Secretary , E . Dare

S . D ., J . M . Margason I . G ., A . Crew Organist , C . Maton and It . II . Messum Stewards , B . Banks T yler , and many others . Amongst the Visitors wero Bros . W . J . Huntley P . M . 1014 , G . W . Swales 312 P . P . G . S . W ., J . W . Clarke 1512 , H . Dougherty 1007 , A . Tucker 1365 , IT . Lausdown 1541 , VV . Doavett S . D . 889 . W . W . Morgan I . P . M 211 .

Tho brethren assembled soon after four o clock , and Lodgo having been opened in dne form , the minutes of tho last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Having advanced to the third degree , Bros . Smith , Keyes , and Robinson wero raised , the solemn rites being admirably performed by the Worshipful Master , assisted by

his Officers . Resuming in the second degree , Brother Macrae , who had been initiated at the preceding meeting , was passed , the working iu this degree being also excellent ; the lectnre on the tracing board was delivered by the respected Senior Warden of the Lodge , Brother VV . R . Phillips P . M . Subsequently , on the motion of Bro .

Blasby P . M . it was resolved to establish a Benevolent Fund in con . nection with the Lodge , and a committee was appointod to formulate the basis on which tho scheme shall be worked . Some other business having been transacted , Lodgo was closed , amidst tbe heartiest good wishes , and the brethren adjourned for the banquet , which was

admirably served by Brother John Munro , tho proprietor of the hotol . The menu having been amply and satisfactorily discussed , the loyal and Craft toasts wore given from tho chair , and duly honoured . Tho W . M ., in proposing the Qneen and the Craft , said that toast was always loyally received , and by none more so than by the

Masonic Craft . As loyal men they were always anxious for tho welfare of Her Majesty , and in associating hor name with this toast it afforded them au opportunity of expressing their appreciation of the deep interest the Queen displayed in all matters connected with Freemasonry . Ho then gavo II . 11 . 11 . tho Prince of Wales , a toast

which , like the last , was always well received in Masonic Lodges . Since His Royal Highness ' s accession to office as Most Worshipful Grand Master there had been a great incentivo to join Freemasonry , and he hoped their M . W . G . M . might be spared for many years to take part iu the proceedings of the Craft . The health of tho Pro

Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers Present and Pu 3 t was then given , the toast being received with onthnsiu-m . With it wa 3 associated tho nanios of Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., and Bro . Swales P . P . G . S . W . North and East Yorkshire . Brother Sir John W . Ellis responding , in a humourous speech , said

when the time came for in in to respond for the Graud Officers he always felt his shortcomings inasmuch as his many other engagements prevented him from attending so closely to the duties of Freemasonry as he could do-ire . However , if ho wai not so active in Grand Lodgo as else whore , he was certain there were plenty of able uiou thore williog to do everything iu thoir power to administer