Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

SOUTHGATE LODGE , No . 1950 . A MOST successful meeting of the above Lodge was held on Thursday , 1 st March , at tbe Railway Hotel , New Southgate . The Lodge was opened at 4 * 30 , when the minntes of previous meeting and of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were then taken for Mr . Samuel Stretch jun ., ancl for Mr . Whare ( Bandmaster of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys ) ; the result being unanimously in their favonr . The former gentlemen was most

impressively initiated by the W . M ., Bro . R . P . Forge . Bro . F . H . Tibbitts was then presented and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., in the presence of a large nnmber of P . M . ' s , the ceremony and addresses being perfectly and solemnly rendered by Bro . Forgo , all present listening with rapt attention . Bro . Tibbitts appointed the following as his Officers : —Broa . F . Hancock S . W ., E . Woodman J . W .,

F . Matthews S . D ., R . Batcher J . D ., Cooper I . G . Bro . Tibbitts then initiated Mr . Whare , the second candidate , named above . An excellent banquet followed , and the speeches were interspersed with a choice selection of music by Broa . T . Tremere and F . Cozens , Misa Maria Lynton , and Miss Grace Godolphin . After a lengthened evening , the brethren departed , highly pleased with the success of the first anniversary meeting of their Lodsre .

Amongst the Visitors were Bros . F . Rothschild P . M . 1188 1677 , Eldridge 167 , Byng 902 , Gilham 1632 , Hollis 167 , Osborn 1602 , Meekham 119 1288 , Rhodes 1524 , Snook 1693 , Briokdale M . C . 1623 , Millar 1567 , Humphreys W . M . 167 , Salmon 177 , Swinyard 1695 , HaU W . M . 1693 , Jordan 141 , Sprake 813 , Bellis S . W . 1901 , Norton P . M . 969 , Busby 147 , Wall 860 , Murray 66 , Goddard 1135 , Livingston P . M . 1385 , Williams J . W . 1275 , Holditch 172 , and many others .

Alliance Lodge, No. 1827.

ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 .

A REGULAR meeting of the members of this Lodge , which is mainly composed of the chief officers of the Corporation of the City of London and their friends , was held on Wednesday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when Bro . H . Wildey Wright , Barriater-at-Law , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Frank Green , CO ., I . P . M ., L . F . Littell P . M ., Major T . Davies Sewell S . W ., 0 . W .

Bowley J . W ., Richard J . Pawley Treasnrer , Joseph L . Turner , CO ., Secretary , Henry Wright S . D ., J . Perkins I . G ., H . Squire Steward , G . P . Goldney ( City Remembrancer ) , E . T . R . Wilde , Edward Jex , CO ., J . H . Smitb , Frank S . Jackson , Henry Clarke , A . B . Chnrch

Tyler , & c . Lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees , and there being no work before the Lodee it waa adjourned at an early hour , tbe customary banquet being dispensed with , in consequence of the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge being held on the same evening .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 65 . —On Tuesday , 6 th instant , at Brother Maid well's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhallstreet , E . C . Shadier W . M ., Mann S . W ., Haynes J . W ., Moss Preceptor , Clements Secretary , Saint S . D ., Walker J . D ., Harris I . G . ; also Brothers Roberts , Deleeuw , Akkerman , Klingenstein , & c , & c . Lodge opened in due form and minutes of previous meeting were read

and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Akkerman candidate . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Klingenstein , after interrogation , was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the third and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge closed to first , and after the admittance of a new member was adjourned till Tuesday next . This Lodge of Instruction confines itself , almost entirely ,

to the working of ceremonies . Brethren specially interested in such will do well to attend . The members have an excellent Preceptor in Bro . D . Moss . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed on Tuesday , 20 th instant , when it is hoped that a good many of the brethren will assemble . This Lodge of Instruction meets all the year round , on Tuesdav evenings , at seven o ' clock .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — Meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell S . E ., on Friday , 2 nd inst . Bros . Stokes W . M ., Thurston P . M . S . W ., Styles J . W ., Philli ps S . D ., Bate J . D ., Dick I . G ., Stevens P . M . Preceptor , Poore Secretary , Cotton , Smith , and others . Lodge was worked in the

first degree , with sections and explanatioas . It was arranged that the Fifteen Sections should be worked on the 30 th inst ., Bro . James Stevens being elected W . M . for that occasion . Bro . F . Thurston was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At the regular meeting held on Tuesday last , at the Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , there were present—Bros . Smyth W . M ., Glass S . W ., T . Clark J . W ., F . Carr Secretary , Wardeil S . D ., Christian J . D ., Gushing I . G ., Brasted P . M . acting Preceptor . _ After the due observance of preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Brother Bigg candidate . Brother Christian worked tlio fourth section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Brother " . W . Morgan then read a paper on " Women in Freemasonry , " fur which he acknowledged hia indebtedness to Bro . T . B . Whytehead , of York . The brethren expressed their gratification for the

instruction this able paper conveyed , and in acknowledging the vote of thanks that was passed for his exertions , Brother Morgan expressed ^ hope that similar papers might be more frequently introduced nt these gatherings . This suggestion was concurred in by all present . * ke annual festival of thia Lodge of Instruction will take place on *« 0 th proximo .

Lodge Of Joppa, No. 188.

LODGE OF JOPPA , No . 188 .

A REGULAR meeting was held on the 5 th inst ., at tho Free , masons' Tavern , Great Queen-streot , Lincoln's-Inn-Fields . Bros , Benjamin W . M ., Martin as S . W ., Bean J . W ., Albert P . G . P . Secretary , Lyon Treasurer , Botibol S . D ., WallJ . D ., Dewsnap I . G ., Van Noorden Organist , Dodson P . M . M . C , Alexander A . M . C ., Wynman Steward ; P . M . 's Myers , Lazarus , Levy , Dodson , Roberta , L . Alexander . Visitors-Smith 933 , Buttock 545 , Bladen 1839 , Rogers 901 , Beer 180 ,

Lyon 185 , Sax 1017 , Jewell 1559 , Lindsay Sloper 1017 , Prenton 1319 , Parkin 1319 . Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . There was no ceremonial business on the agenda paper . Bro . Lazarua proposed , and H . M . Levy seconded , that iu future , on supper nights , the sum of 5 s shall be charged for Visitors . Messrs . Isaacs , Davis and Blaiberg were proposed for initiation . Bro . Botibol was invested with

the collar of S . D ., he , thronsrh indisposition , not bavins ; been prpsent ou tbe installation night . Lodge was then closed , and tho brf-t . hren sat down to a very excellent snpper , superintended by Brother Dawkins . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , Bro . E . P . Albert responding for the Grand Officers . The toast of the Joppa Bene , volent Fnnd was responded to by Bro . L . Alexander P . M . P . P ., who

gave an account of the origin of the Fund , which now amounted to abont £ 900 . Bro . L . M . Myers proposed the health of the W . M . The proposition for candidates that night would give the W . M . an opportunity of showing what he is capable of doing on the next occasion . The W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Myers for his kind

remarks ; anything he could do to serve them , and any work they might call upon him to perform , he would only be too happy to do . Bros . Smith 933 and W . S . Lyon 185 responded for the Visitors . Bro . L . M . Myers I . P . M . acknowledged the compliment paid the Past Masters . Several other toasts followed ; and the evening ' s proceedings were of a truly harmonious character .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held afc the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . Present—Bros . Cook W . M ., Ashton S . W ., Marks J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Lorkin Treasurer , Venning S . D ., Galer J . D ., Gibbs I . G . ; also Bros . Brasted , Weeden , Mackey , Richardson , Dixie ; Wolf , Hatch , Carr , Rhodes , Spencer , & c . Lodge was opened ;

and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weeden candidate . The first section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rhodes answered the questions leading to the second degree ; he was entrusted and in due course the ceremony of

passing was rehearsed . The ceremonies were conducted by the W . M . in a careful manner . Bro . Ashton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was awarded the W . M . for the able manner he had discharged the duties of the chair for the first timo in this Lodge of Instrnction ; after which the Lodge was closed and adjourned .

Zetland Lodge, No. 511.

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 511 .

THE regular meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on the 7 th instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . Bros . Blum W . M ., Earney S . W ., Shieman J . W ., Barfield Treasurer , Read P . M . Sec , Locke J . D ., Fisher I . G ., Side P . M . A . W . S . ; P . M . ' s Avery , Whittick , Game , Elborne , and Ward . Visitors—Twyman S . W . 184

Dnkeson 1681 . Painter 1891 , Scott 177 , Sutherland 201 , Witherilt 1681 , Dickson 861 , J . Richardson 1001 , ancl H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Richardson , lleilly and Kraus were passed to the second degree . Messrs . Kanffman ancl Coleman were initiated into the Order . Both

ceremonies were ably worked by the W . M ., all the Officers were equally perfect . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . F . Clemow . The W . M . proposed , in general terms , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts and ndverted to the election of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . Bro . Read

Past Master said he had gi * eat pleasure in proposing the health of fche Worshipful Master ; they were all pleased with hia working ; it was a difficult thing for a native of another land to master our language , but Brother Blum had done so very satisfactorily . The W . M . in reply expressed his gratitude to Bro . Read for the manner in which he had spoken , and the reception the brethren had

given to the toast . His earnest desire was to promote the welfare of the Lodge . The toast of the Initiates was next on the list ; they had been fortunate in having two brethren introduced thafc evening . The WM . was sure they would be a credit to the Order . Bro . Avory sang tbe E . A . Song , and then Bros . Coleman and Kaufl ' mann severally responded . For the toast of the Visitors Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188

and G . D . Sutherland 201 responded . In responding for the Past Masters , whose services wero eloquently descanted on by the W . U ., Brother Barfield , as Treasnrer , was pleased to say the Lodge was ; a a flourishing condition . For thirty years he might say it had go : 9 on prospering , ancl hoped it would continue so to do . Brother Rer'l said he regretted the -ibsence of the I . P . M . Bro . Williams , throuy ' i

indisposition . FTe was proud to say that Bro . Barfield aud he hal taken up to the Benevolent Festive 1 the sum of one hundred guineas he hoped to bo able to do as well on another occasion . After tl J toast of the Wardens and Officers , that of the Tyler was given , ai .: l this concluded a vnrv ( agreeable evening . Bros . Alborn , Shiema : ' , Averv , Kraus , Sticklen , Scott , contributed to the harmony , ancl Bro . Read gave the Charge of Kasassin in a very edifying manner .

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maladies , and securely wards off moro grave and dans-emus diseases of ti . ) throat and lnngs . The truth of this assertion must remain unquestioned * n ti * face of thousands of unimpeachnb e living witnesses , who have personally £ rived the utmost possible benefits from this treatment when their prefer . ; sufferings were appalling , and their future prospects most disheartening . Both remedies act admirably together .