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far theso remarks are appropriate or doservcd , since they aro so complimentary , but I can say in all sincerity that whatever may have been my measure of success in this direction , it has always been my desire aud endeavour to merit your approbation . And now , Brethren , I have to thank yon most heartily for the handsome jewel which adorns my not too handsomo figure , and I am

anxious to tell yon , at the same time , how tho assistance and forbearance of tho members of this Lodgo havo made my year of office as W . M . both easy and pleasurable . So pleasurable , indeed , that if the samo consideration is extended to your present Master ( which I doubt not ) ho will vaoate his chair , next Christmas , as I do now , with much reluctance . The jewel itself is very beautiful , and very

valuable too ; but it pleases me better to regard it aa a token by whioh to know that I still retain tho confidence you reposed in me when yon elected mo to tho chair from which I havo just retired , and finally , Brethren , it will servo well to remind mo , so long as I shall live , of the happy time I spent when occupying the honourable and enviable position of Master of tho Anoient Lodge of Lights 148 .

Tho auditors having presented their report , whioh was most satisfactory , it waa ordered to bo printed and circulated among tho members . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . James Hepherd P . M ., after which the hearty good wishes of the Visitors wero tendered and gratefully accepted . Among thoso waa a congratulatory telegram from Bro . Thomaa W . Ockenden ,

of Friday-street , London . After some routine business the Lodgo waa closed and the brethren adjonrned to the Lion Hotel . The banquet waa of a rkcherche" character , and excellently served in tho handsome Assembl y Room connected with the Hotel . After the cloths were withdrawn the W . M . briefly introduced the more formal toasts , and thia treatment of them waa highly appreciated by those

present . Bro . Finney acknowledged the toast of the Prov . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and in doing so spoke highly of his Lordship ' s Masonic worth and great anxiety for tho success of the Craft in hia large Province . Bro . Finney ' a remarks were well received , not only on account of his personal character , hnfc also in appreciation of the well-merited honour which the Provincial Grand Master had

couforred upon him in appointing him Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Bowes proposed tho health of the W . M . Bro . Chas . E . Hindley , and said that ho had for years noticed his Masonic zeal . Some timo ago when he occupied the chair for the second time , he appointed Bro . Hindloy I . G ., and from that time he had risen by regular gradations to the chair of K . S . ; he was 8 ure that in that position he would

discharge his duties with credit to himself and advantage to the Lodge . The W . M . responded at some length , and assured the brethren that he very hig hly appreciated the honour they had conferred upon him tho-highest in their power to bestow . He wonld do his best to merit thoir approbation , and to enable him to do this , ho looked for the counsel and advice of hia predecessors in office . Bro . Sharp

had a pleasing duty to perform in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Master and brethren of No . 1250 . That Lodgo was an offshoot of tho old Lodgo , and ho believed it exceeded its " mother " in numbers . Thoy wished the "Gilbert Greenall" every success . Bro . Thos . H . Sutton W . M . No . 1250 responded , and in doing so said that they wore grateful to their mother Lodgo for the good

example she set them m every respect . Bro . J . Rymer Young Immediato Past Master in proposing tho toast of Installing Master , remarked that Bro . Bowes waa by no means a stranger amongst them , he waa no puling infant in Masonic matters either ; but a regular well seasoned and experienced vetoran of " The Square and Compasses , " who had performed the beautiful ceremony of

installation porhaps some dozens of times , and in such a manner that thongh we in 148 have heard him on several occasions , tho ceremony in his hands never tires on our ears or our memories . Bro . Young had especial pleasure in proposing this toast ( which doubtless would be received as it deserved ) feeling much indebted to Bro . Bowes for having relieved him of the duties of Installing Master .

Bro . Bowes briefly acknowledged tho compliment , assuring the brethren that it always afforded him great gratification to take part in Masonic ceremonials , and never moro than in his mother Lodgo . Before he sat down ho was commanded by the W . M . to propose the toast of tho P . M . ' s and Officers of No . 148 . They wero a noblo band , and well sustained the reputation of tho Lodgo . No Lodge could

prosper unless the Past Masters and Officers wero able and willing to undertake and to do the work . He begged to couple with tho toast the name of the Immediate Past Master . Bro . J . Rymer Young said : Up to this evening I havo found it somewhat difficult to realise that I am no longer yonr W . M . ; bnt am however , at length beginning to recognise the fact , and not . rmW

recognise it , but I hope to thoroughly appreciate it , for it is a distinction of no mean Order—well worthy of appreciation—to be permitted to join the noblo army of Past Masters of which this Lodge can boast . When I see around me so many "just and upright men' * who havo filled the office of W . M . with such credit to themselves and advantage to others ; and when I remember that somo of these havo

gained the coveted and well-deserved dignity of Prov . Grand Lod <* o distinction , I feel proud to take even tho lowest placo among brethren who havo worked so well and so hard in tho Masonic cause . Brethren , —I thank yon very sincerely , on behalf of tho Past Masters and Officers of this good old Lodge , for the hearty manner in which you have been pleased to respond to this toast . Tho Worhipful

¦ Master proposed tho Visitors , and in so doing said it was always a source of pleasure to see visiting brethren either at labour or refreshment , or both . They were hononred that day by tho presence of several distinguished brethren not of their own Lodrrp , and he bade them welcome . He then conpled tho names of the Visitors with the toast . Responses were mado bv " Rmo

Gosnall , Cooper , Flegle , J . Paul Rylands , W . H . Rylands , Schonstadtj W . Simpson , and other . " . Bro . J . Panl Rylands said ho had been a Mason for somo years , but ho was only just now beginning to fathom its beautiful mysteries . It only needed brethren to attend a well worked Lodge , liko No . 148 , and they would soon begin to realise tho beauties of tho Craft . Bro . W . Simpson gavo some interesting par-

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* ticnlars of religious ceremonies which ho had witnessod abroad , and showed how nearly they wero allied to tho Masonic ritnal . Bro . Gornall said ho had renewed friendships that night which had for somo time been dislocated . Bro . Sobonstadt said ho had thoroughly enjoyed his visit both in Lodge and at tho festive board . Ho had often heard tho ceremony of installation performed , and had worked

it himself , but he must confess that tho manner in which Bro . Bowoa rendered the beautiful ceremony proved his ( Bro . Schonstadt ' s ) own weakness . Ho only wished ho had had Bro . Bowes for his Preceptor , and then he might havo hoped to discover to the fall tho deep moaning of much they had heard that day . Bro . Joseph Pickthall proposed " Tho Musical Brethren . " He dilated at somo length on tho

influence for good that musio possessed , and thou referred in particular to the tasteful performances they had listened to that night . They were greatly indebted to Bros . Barton , Gaskin , Lockhart and Taylor for coming amongst them . He ( Bro . Pickthall ) was very fond of music , and often had opportunities of listening to that of a high character , but it was a long time since he had such a treat as tho

musical brethren had afforded them that evening . He concluded by proposing the toast , which waa responded to by BTO . Barton . Bro . Finney , in an interesting and instructive speech , proposed " The Charities . " He said that the President at tho next Boys' School Festival would be their own Prov . Grand Master , and ho waa

greatly in hopes that at least two Stewards would bo sent from . Warrington to support Lord Skelmersdale . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a clo 3 e , and it waa conceded on all hands that the St . John's Festival of 1879 waa ono of the most successful the Lodgo had experienced for somo years .

LODGE OF JOPPA , No . 188 . THE installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inatant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldorsgatcstreet , and was numerously attended by distinguished Grand Officers , Visitors , and Brethren . The chair was occupied by Bro . L . Alcxander P . M ., H . Hymans S . W ., R . Baker as J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , L . H . Myers S . D ., Blank J . D ., Benjamin I . G . ; P . M . ' a A . Dodson , M . Alexander . L . Lazarus , H . Berkowitz ,

L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , 0 . Roberts , J . Abrahams . The Lodge waa opened , and the minutes wore confirmed . The report of the audit committee waa read and adopted . There remained a balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The Committee of tho Benevolent Fund also presented their report , showing a balance in hand of £ 1061 6 a 7 d . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and the

brethren proceeded in procossion to an adjoining room , which had been specially fitted up . Tho Wardens' chairs woro occupied by Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C , and Colonel Shadwell Clerko P . G . D . Bro . Henry Hyama S . W . and W . M . olect waa then duly installed into the chair by Bro . S . Hickman P . M ., who performed tho ceremony in a perfect and impressive manner , fully justifying tho encomiums

passed on him at the conclusion of tho work . Thero wero 27 W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present at this assembly . The brethron having returned to the Lodge , the newly-installed W . M . received tho customary salutations . In appropriate terms he then appointed and invested his Officers : —L . Alexander P . M . I . P . M ., R . Baker S . W ., L . H . Myers J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec ,

Benjamin S . D ., Blanks J . D ., Baum I . G ., J . G . Dodson P . M . D . C ., J . Davis A . D . C , Bean and A . Botibol Stewards , P . E . Van Noordon Org ., Woodstock P . M . Tyler . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . proposed a vote of thanks , to be recorded on tho minutes , for tho able manner the I . M . had performed tho ceremony of installation . This was seconded by Bro . M . Alexander , and supplemented by some

excellent remarks from Bro . Borkowitz . Several propositions- were handed in to tho Secretary ; the case of a distressed foreign Brother was considered , and tho applicaut was assisted by tho brethren voting him tho sum of two guineas . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and tho brothren , who now numbered 91 , sat down to a banquet and dessert , for serving which tho Albion is so celebrated ;

Bro . W . G . Jennings superintended . Tho W . M . very ably presided , and proposed tho first Loyal Toasts ; tho National Anthem was sung . In proposing tho toast of tho Grand Officers , the W . M . said ho had the pleasure of the company of one of the most distinguished brethren of the Grand Lodgo of England , who had honoured them by his presence . Bro . Martyn was one whom all wero

pleased to seo among tbem . Wherever good work was to bo done , whether in Freemasonry or in Charity , that worthy Brother ' s name was prominent , and ho hoped aa this was Bro . Martyn ' s first visit , it wonld not be the last ; a hearty welcome would always be given him . The next was Bro . Col . Shadwell Clarke P . G . D ., and last , bnt not least , our cstcomed P . M . Bro . E . P . Albert tho Secretary of the

Lodge . Ho ( tho W . M . ) was sure tho members would heartilv drink tho toast . No better representatives of tho Grand Lodgo of England could bo found . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically cheered . He said it was at all times very pleasant to have to roturn thanks for tho Grand Officers . Tho chiefs of tho Order were a tower of strength in themselves . All

appreciated the excellent Pro Grand Master , whilo as to Lord Skelmersdale tho Deputy Grand Master , what ho had done in Lancashire alone entitled him to their regard . Lord Skelmersdale was a thorough good Englishman , and the example of theso two was alone snfficient to urge others on to do their dnty . Bro . Mason P . G . S . B . followed ; he thanked Bro . Albert for his kind invitation ; he had often wished to visit the Joppa Lodge— a Lodge that is known in

Masonry throughout tho world . Bro . Mason also tendered to tho W . M . his thanks for the kind reception he had received . The W . M . then proposed the toast of tho Benevolent Fnnd , which he said was well looked after hy the President Bro . L . Alexander P . M . and tho several Vice Presidents . Ho was sorry to say tho Fnnd was rather below what it had stood at for the last twelve ycar 3 ; he trnsted tho brethron wonld continue to support the Fnnd ; ho would now ask them to drink the toast , and couple with it the name of the President