Lodge Of Lights, No. 148,Warrington.

LODGE OF LIGHTS , No . 148 , WARRINGTON .

INSTALLATION OF "W . M . AND 232 ND ANNUAL BANQ UET THB annual meeting of this antient and flourishing Lodge was held on tlie last day of tho old year at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , at three o'clock in the afternoon . The W . M . Bro . Joseph Pickthall was supported by Bros . J . Rymer Young S . W . W . M . elect , C . E . Hindley J . W .. Thos . Grimo J . D ., Arthur Peake I . G ., Jno . Armstrong P . M . Treasurer , John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W .

Cumberland and Westmoreland , Hon . Sec , John Harding P . M ., S . E . Johnson , Charles Skinner , F . Walter , Thos . Jones , Dr . Mackie , Dr . Joseph , Thos . Morris , Christopher Ekkert , R . W . Francomb , W . Burn , Domville Tvler . Among the visitors wo noticed Bros . J . S . Crupper P . M . Prov . G . A . D . C Staffordshire , D . W . Finney W . M . 1250 Prov . G . Steward , Jas . Ken worthy J . D . 1565 , D . Gabrielson 1502 , Morris

Platan 1502 , Charles Petty 477 , J . H . Evans W . M . 15 G 5 , J . H . Wilson 384 , J . H . Galloway Treas . 1250 , 4 c . Tho Lodge was opened in duo form with prayer , when tho minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then announced the receipt of a letter of request from Bro . S . Schonstadt W . M . of the Lodgo of Israel , No . 1502 , to pass Bro . M . Flatan , of Hamburg , to tho degree of F . C .

Bro . Sec . having read the communications from the W . M . and Sec . of 1502 , and Bro . Flatan having proved lii-t claim to proferment , was entrusted and retired . Tho Lodge was then opened in the second degree , Bro . Flatau admitted and passed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . D . W . Finney W . M . 1250 . The chair of K . S . was then assumed by Bro . Bowes , at the request of ' the W . M ., when ho presented his

successor , Bro . John Rymer Yonng S . W . W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The presentation was duly attended to , and , the first part of the ceremony being completed , tho Lodgo was opened in the third degree , when Bros . Past Masters Armstrong and Finney wero placed respectively in the West and South . All below the degree of Installed Masters having retired , the W . M . elect was entrusted and

retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened in ample form , not "declared , " as the manner of some is , the W . M . elect admitted and placed in the chair of K . S ., according to antient custom . Having been saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in tho usual form , the W . M . requested the Installing Master to call off for a brief space , and

during this interval the " cement " was judiciously applied , and then labour was resumed . The Board having been closed , the brethren in the several decrees were re-iulmitted , and tho W . M . saluted , proclaimed and greeted in each degree . The Installing Master requested Bro . Crapper to delivpr and explain the respective working tools , which he did in a most able manner . The W . M . invested the

following brethren ns Officers fur the ensniii ! . ' vear , viz : —Bro . Joseph Piekthall I . P . M ., C . K . Bindley S . W ., A . U . Young J . W ., Jno . Arm . strong P . M . Treas ., John Howes P . M . Sec , James Paterson S . D ., Thos . Grime J . D ., Thos . M . Pattison Org ., Arthtir Peake I . G ., and Thos . Domville Tyler . Bro . Bowes having addressed each of tho Officers wi-h respect to the teaching of their emblems of office ,

situation , and duty , then delivered the antient charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren . Tho Auditors' report was then read , which showed that after a very expensive year there was in the hands of tlio Treasurer a balance of nearly £ 70 . The W . M . now said he bad n very pleasing dnty to perforin , namely , to present to Bro . Joseph Pickthall I . P . M . a handsome gold Past Master ' s j J wel , on behalf of

the Loilge . The inscription on tho back of the jewel so fully expies-sod the feelings that prompted the presentation , that ho would add nothing to it , and concluded by placing tho jewel on Bro . Pickthall ' s breast . Bro . Piekthall , who waa evidently much moved by this token of esteem , said—Wors . ipful Master , Past Masters , Officers and Brethren all , —The presentation of this beautiful jewel ,

which lias been awarded to me by you , conveys along with it a value of far greater worth than nny words of mine can express . You must bear with me if words fail to express all I feel at the present moment , as nothing is more embarrassing than to return thanks in suitable terms . This much I mnst say , that in accepting this jewel , I bear with me into the future a trophy of brotherly love . I never cau

forget your kind regard , and never can I look upon this jewel without the happy feeling again springing np which now well-nigh over , powers me . Tlio " esteem " which yon say it conveys , specially merits my wannest thanks . 1 am proud of snch regard , and to my dying day the association with the brethren of the Lodge of Lights , No . 148 , will bo •¦ emembered by me as among tho happiest days of

my existence . With regard to any worth of mine , ns late Worshipful Master of this Lodge , I cannot " lay auy claim to it , for whatever responsibilitiesaiv attached to that high office—and thoy aro manifold —such responsibilities have been shared in by my Wardens and other Officers ; b y them my year of office has been rendered pleasant , and the duties of Worshipful Master considerably lightened by their

knowledge of tho ritual , their general urbanity of manner , and strictly regular attendance at Lodge . Allow mo hero to tender my best thanks to each of them , and also to each of you , my Brethren , for tho respect you ever manifest to the Worshipful Mas ' er of our Lodgo . Without unnecessaril y trespassing on your time , allow mo a further indulgence in expressing a hope that the samo harmony which

characterised my year of office may be extended to yon , Sir , our worthy brother , and now Worshipful Master of this Lodge—John Rymer Young . With my precious jewel I now retire , and join the rank of Past Masters , where with them I trust I may be more useful than the limited period of my office experience . To bo associated with Masonry , wo all know , ia a privilege only appreciated by Masons . Tho sacr d tie which binds us all in ono common brother .

hood , is but a type of tho Grand Lodge above , and to be gather d there as owe famil y with the G . A . O . T . L * ., is the inspiration of every true and loyal Mason . Brethren , I thank you all again and again , an * ' may the Lodge of Lights ever continue to be united , ptosperous , and happy , and Gnd be with us all . A gentleman having been propost d as a fit and proper person , and some routine business having beeu transacted , the Lodge was closed , aud the brethren adjourned to

Lodge Of Lights, No. 148,Warrington.

the Lion Hotel for tho banquet . This was served in excellent style by mine host , Bro . Speakman . Grace after meat having been said , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was greatly enlivened by the musical talent of Bios . Crapper , Petty , Francomb , Skinner and Ekkert .

Yarborough Lodge, No. 554.

YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 554 .

THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held on tho 2 nd inst ., at tho Green Dragon , Stepney . The Lodge was iu mourning for tho late esteemed Bro . T . Walter . The brethren present were Bros . Hugh Cotter WM ., F . J . Middleton P . M ., J . Hood P . M ., T . J . Barnes P . M ., J . Kindred P . M ., Wynn P . M ., J . Hansen Thorn S . W . and W . M . elect , J . G . Stevens P . M . Treas ., G . W . Verry P . M . Sec , T . W . Tait S . D ., W . Cross J . D ., J . Taylor D . C , J . Lincker I . G .,

T . R . Shingfield Steward , G . Seddon Org . ; F . Baylis , D . W . Peacock , P . Heitmann , G . Wade , G . Etheridge , W . Mnrrin , E . Walter , E . A . Walter , P . Gulloy , AV . II . Bell , T . S . Taylor , W . C . Liver , more , W . Kent , C . Warman , T . Battos , C . G . Fardell , J . L . Anderson , H . E . Swaft ' er , G . J . Jennings , J . Fordham , W . Britton , H . Horner , H . Read , G . Maggs , H . Forss , & c . Lodgo was opened in due form at

4 p . m ., and tho minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The report of tho auditors was presented and adopted . It is very gratifying to find the brethren of this Lodge so active in benevolence , nearly £ 100 has been devoted in the past year in grants to cases of distress . The ballot was taken for a candidate and proved unanimously in favour , Mr . William March was initiated

into tho mysteries of Freemasonry , in a very impressive manner . After which Lodgo was opened up , and Bro . J . Hansen Thorn W . M . elect was presented for tlio benefit of installation by Bro . J . G . Stevens P . M ., who performed tho duties of Director of Ceremonies , most ably rendering every assistance to W . Master Bro . Hugh Cotter in his importaut duties . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , Bros .

P . M . 's Wynn ancl Kindred occupying the S . and J . Wardens chairs respectively , and tho W . M . elect was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren having saluted their new ruler in ancient form , the W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers as follow : —Bros . T . Taylor S . W ., E . Walter J . W ., J . G . Stevens P . M . Treas ., G . W . Verry P . M . See ., T . W . Tait S . D ., W . Cross J . D ., J . Lincker I . G ., J . Taylor D . C ,

T . R . Shingfield Steward , and C . T . Speight Tyler ; the W . M . aidressing each Officer in brief and appropriate terms . The charges were then delivered by the Installing Master ( who also explained all tho working tool at length ) in a very able manner , after which Bros . Peacock , Etheridge and Gulley were elected Auditors . The W . M . having presented a jewel to I . P . M . Hugh Colter , Lodge was closed in

tine form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , nicely served by tho host , Bro . Walter ' . After grace had been said by Rev . Bro . D . Shaboe , tho W . M . proposed the toast of tho Queen and Craft . He said we must all condole with Her Majesty in the groat affliction recently fallen npon her , and no section of her subjects did so with deeper sympnthy than Freemasons . " God Save the Queen" was

sunt ' . Tho W . M . next gave the toast of H . R . H . the Most Worshipful Grand Master , and spoke of the great interest taken by H . R . H . in Freemasonry . " God Bless the Prince of Wales " was here sung . Tho next toast was the P . G . M . and other Grand Lodge Officers . Bro . P . M . Wynn then rose and said : He was placed in an unexpected position this evening , through absence from the table of their I . P . M .

Hence it was his privilege to propose the health of the W . M ., which Bro . Getter would have done had he not been unwell . In looking round the Lodge he , as an old P . M ., missed many a friendly face . During the last year they had lost several respected brethren j yet ho felt that they had commenced the new year well , in prospect of the Mastership of Bro . Thorn , who , ho was sure , would do credit to the

Lodge . He would ask them to drink the health of the W . M . Bro . Thorn in reply said he bad no intention of making a long speech , but would be brief , for two reasons—1 st . He feared he could not make one if ho tried . 2 nd , He did not know what to say , except to thank them for drinking his health , and for having elected him to the high position ; he trusted bis conduct in the coming year would give them

cause to say they were satisfied with him . In reply to the toast of the P . M . 's , Bro . Wynn said he thanked the brethren once more , on behalf of the P . M . ' s ; the brethren could rely upon them fulfilling their duty to the Lodgo as far as ability would allow . He regretted Bro . Cotter ' s absence , but they might be sure their I . P . M . would appredate the toast . Ho thanked the brethren for their cordiality

to-night , and hoped the new year would prove a happy one , and that they would meet here again and again . In proposing the Masonic Charities tho W . M . said he would call upon those two hard-working brethren , Bros . Past Master Barnes and Stevens , to acquaint the brethreu with what good work was being done by our admirable Institutions . Bro . T . J . Barnes I' . M . said that as tho W . M . hnd ordered tha

response to come i _ <• Messrs . Barnes » nd Stevens , would he allow him to go further , and add , and Co . He would then have Bro . Barnes collecting , Bro . Stevens explaining the claims of our Charities , and the Co . responding by giving him subscriptions as ho went round the table . Bro . J . G . St-vens P . M . paid the W . M . had conpled his name with the toast of Masonic Charities , and it devolved upon him to

make some exph- ¦ . tion of them . At first , ho feared he should not do justice to the subject , bnt would endeavour to furnish facts , showing what they were doing . First , then , let him say that there should be no finality to our support of tie three Institutions connected with the Order—viz ., the Institution fi . r Ajred Fr-emasons ; that for Girls , and that for Boys . Ho wonld reafl an extract , giving an account

of Masonic Benevolence in 187 S : — " Dnring the year 1878 the income of the three Masonic charitable institutions from donations , subscrip . tions , and all other source * , amoumed to £ 10 , 312 4 s 3 d . Out of this am the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution obtained the largest amount , viz ., £ 14 , 8 M ) 2 = > 7-1 , for tho second yew in succession heading the list ; the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls took tho secon