Lodge Histories.

nesday , the 25 th tilt , in a full Lodgo , the ceremony being ably performed by tho P . G . M . Bro . Beach , M . P . The W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : — Bros . Stopher I . P . M ., Carter S . W ., Sharland J . W ., Jacob Treasnrer , Gamon Secretary , Brockley S . D ., Pickstock J . D ., Searle Organist , Stopher ancl Marks D . C , Colson I . G ., Matthews

and Tebbutt Stewards , Sims Tyler . In the coarse of the closing formalities , the W . M . expressed his and his brethren ' s deep regret at the absence , from illness , of Bro . T . Stopher , to whom it was intended to present an illuminated address , expressive of the deep regard of

the Lodge , to be followed shortly by a jewel of hononr as P . P . G . S . W ., and he desired Bro . W . Stopher to convey to his brother their regret and their regards , and tbe illuminated address , with seventy-two names attached thereto , on which address , beautifully written and decorated by Mr . John Smith , are these dedicatory words : —

"In recognition of his untiring zeal and energy in the cause of Freemasonry in general , and in the old Lodge of Economy iu particular , during the twenty-three years in which he has held office in it . " The various symbols and Jewels of the Craft are artistically depicted

in the margin of the vellum . Hearty good wishes were offered from the various Lodges represented . After a cordial vote of thanks to the P . G . Master for his attendance and welcome visit , the Lodge , after an awkward delay , sat down to an excellent banquet , served by Bro . Clowaer .

A Royal Presentation.

A ROYAL PRESENTATION .

SIR J . R . SOMERS VINE was installed as Worshipful Master of the Savage Club Lodge , on Tuesday , in the presence of the Earl of Lathom ( Deputy Grand Master of England ) , the Earl of Londesborough Past Grand Warden , with other Grand Officers and a large number of Masonio friends , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Colonel Shadwell Gierke , Grand Secretary , was the

Installing Master . The ceremony having been duly and impressively performed , Sir Somers Vine invested the following Officers : —Bros . Catling S . W ., Chapman J . W ., Bnrnside S . D ., Ebbetts J . D ., Fisher I . G ., Edward Terry P . M . P . Z . P . G . S . Treasurer , Duffy Secretary ,

Beveridge Director of Ceremonies , Henry Nicholls Organist , Tevrott , Northcott , Soman and Walsham Stewards , and Swan Tyler . Bro . Edward Terry ably discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies dnrinsr tbe installation . Sir Somers Vine said that he had a most

gratifying announcement to make to tbe Lodge , viz ., that they had received a special mark of favour from his Royal Highness the Grand Master , who had presented them with a Master ' s gavel , which was used by Her Majesty the Qaeen in laying the foundation-stone of tbe Imperial Institute . This gavel is solid ivory , and bears a

silver plate , with the following inscription : —• " This Master s Gavel , used by Her Majesty Queen Victoria , in laying the foundation-stone of the Imperial Institute , the Jubilee memorial of the Queen ' s reign , on July 4 th 1887 , was presented to the Savage Club Lodge , No . 2193 , of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of England , by H . R . H . the

Prince of Wales , K . G ., Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Order and Honorary Member of the Lodge , 1888 , Bro . Sir J . R . Somers Vine W . M ., Bro . Thomas Catling S . W ., Bro . W . E . Chapman J . W . " Subsequently the installation banquet took place at the Freemasons' Tavern . The Worshipfnl Master Sir Somers Vine waa

supported by the following Grand Officers : —The Duke of Abercorn , C . B ., Grand Master of Ireland , the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master of England , Lord Herschell Past Grand Warden , Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., Past Grand Warden , Augustus Harris W . M , Drury Lane Lodge , Colonel Shadwell Gierke Grand Secretary , F . A .

Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , Thomas Fenn President of the Board of General Purposes . Tbe W . M ., in proposing the Grand Master and other Grand Officers said , thafc twelve months ago the Grand Master graciously allowed them to enrol his name as an honorary member of the Lodge , and that day his Royal Highness

had handed to their reverent care a highly interesting and historical emblem of the Craft . The Earl of Lathom , in replying , said that as regarded his Royal Highness the Grand Master , they all knew well he had done his duty , Masonically as in every other way . Sir Somers Vine next proposed the Most Worshipful the Grand Master

of Ireland . The Duke of Abercorn , in responding said , that the Deputy Grand Master had just said that it was criminal to make long speeches , and as he , the speaker happened to be an Irishman , they conld well understand that he did not wish to come under the criminal law . He was sure that if any of them visited Dublin they

would receive a hearty welcome from their Irish brethren . He was especially glad to be present to do honour to his friend Sir Somers Vine . He understood that they had been entertaining a king and queen , Messrs . Herbert Campbell and Harry Nichols , that night who had had to leave to take their position on their thrones in another

place . Nothing which he had recently read in the papers had filled him with more interest and sympathy than the sad story which had deprived them of a member of the Lodge who was beloved and respected by them all . Sir Somers Vine , in proposing success to the Savage Club Lodge , said that twelve months ago they commenced

their career by resolving , not without some misgiving and with all due deference to the rules of the Order , that they would restrict the membership of the Lodge to members of the Savage Club . The result had far exceeded their most sanguine expectation . If they excluded the joining members announced that

day they had a roll of sixty members . Charity , the foremost principle of the Order , had not been forgotten by them . They had established , and he hoped on a permanent basis , a benefit fund for the relief of distressed brethren , and they had contributed to the

National Memorial of the Queen ' s Jubilee and other objects . They had been able to clear off their liabilities , aud were in the happy position of having a balance at their bankers . They had had a period of cloud and depression throngh the mysterious disappearance and tragic fate of their beloved brother | and Secretary . In Archibald

A Royal Presentation.

McNeill the world lost a good man and the Craft a bright example , and his most enduring monument wonld be the Savage CInb Lodge . The next toast given by tho Worshipfnl Master was the Visiting Brethren , and Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., responded in a huniorona speeoh . Lord Horsohell gave the Worshipful Master , and

spoke in highest terms of the qualities of Sir Somers Vine , remarking that he exhibited marvellous zeal , industry , and energy in everything he undertook , combining with those active qualities geniality , kindliness , and promptness , which rendered him eminently well fitted for the position

of Master of a Lodge of Freemasons—Sir Somers Vino in reply , expressed his gratitude to the members of the Savage Clnb for the kindness whioh he had always received from them . In giving the next toast , that of the Installing Master , he referred to the groat services rendered to their Lodge by Col . Shadwell Gierke . The G . nnd

Secretary having replied , Sir Somers Vine proposed Oar American Brethren , and Bro . Benjamin Folsom , in acknowledging the toast , said that Masonry had produced some of the best men in the United State ? , but never an anarchist or a dynaroitard . Tbe health of the Officers of the Lodge having been given , and responded to by Bros .

T . Catlin and VV . E . Chapman , the proceedings closed in the nsnal manner . Tho band of the Grenadier Guarda performed during tl . e banquet , and in the course of the evening , a capital entertainment was given , to which tho following contributed : —Henry Bracy , Ha > ry Nicholls , Herbert Campbell , Frederick Mervin , Richard Temple ,

Edward Terry , Henry Pyatt , William L . Barrett , E . Betiding , Charles Bertram , Arthur Coombes , Theodore Draw , Charles Du Val , G . Jacobi , E . J . Odell , Louis Paul , and William Rig . old . Bros . Edwd . Plater , R . Hilton , Albert James and Henry Lester sang several glees , the entertainment being under the direction of Bro . Charles Townley ( Geoffrey Thorn ) , who also rendered some of his popular compositions .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — Meeting held at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Coleman , street , E . G ., on Thursday , 2 nd inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m . Bros . Barrett W . M ., Owens S . W ., Tattersall J . W ., Smith S . D ., Gomme J . D ., Lazarus I . G ., Stevens P . M . Preceptor , Paddle P . M . Treasurer , Pitt P . M . Assistant Preceptor , Ball Secretary , Belchamber , Berry , Rush ,

May , and others . Lodge having been opened and minntes read and confirmed , the . Worshipful Master very ably rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Belchamber acting as candidate and answering as to proficiency . On the second time of rising Bro . Owens was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the members present resolved

themselves into a full Committee for the purpose of completing the necessary arrangements for the Smoking Concert to be given by the Lodge on the 23 rd instant , and which promires to be a most successful entertainment . Lodge having been closed , the Benevolent

Association in connection therewith held a meeting , at which two ballots for Life Subscriberships to the Masonio Institutions were taken . These were declared in favour respectively of Bros . Lazarus and Tattersall . The brethren then separated , in peace and harmony ,

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held its monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday . Bro . Edgar Bowyer presided , and there were present Bros . W . H . Ferryman , S .

Brooks , W . B . Daniell , W . J . Murlis , F . Adlard , J . L . Mather , G . Ward Verry , A . H . Tattershall , James Brett , G . Bolton , Hugh Cotter , E . West , Dr . Jabez Hogg , 0 . H . Webb , T . Cubitfc , C . H . Driver , W . Hilton , J . J . Berry ,

0 . Kimpton , W . Belchambers , Joseph Clever , A . Forsyth , and James Terry ( Secretary ) . After the minutes of tho lasfc meeting had been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the death of two male annuitants . Then the

Warden's report was read . The lists of candidates were agreed to , and the vacancies for the election in May declared , the number as regards fche Male Fund being 67 , with 16 vacancies ( 13 immediate and 3 deferred ) , and on

the Widows' Fund , 6-. candidates and 7 vacancies ( 4 immediate and 3 deferred ) . A notice of motion by Brother Birch having been handed in , a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman , and the Committee adjourned .

A grand Masonic ball was given on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Athenaeum , Limerick , by the members of Eden Lodge No . 73 ( I . C . ) . Tho attendance numbered over two hundred ladies and gentlemen . The hall was

decorated with much taste , and when dancing commenced it presented a brilliant appearance . The fine band of the Sherwood Foresters performed a choice programme of music .

At Terry ' s theatre this afternoon ( Saturday ) Mr . Edward Terry will produce for the first time in London , the one act play " Darby and Joan , " by Messrs . Bellingham and Best . Mr . Terry will sustain

the dual parts of a young naval officer of twenty and an admiral of seventy . Miss Clara Cowper will undertake the two other characteis in the piece . We may add that the play in question has met with considerable success in the country .

One of the best pantomimes of the season , viz .: "Jack and the Beanstalk , " at Covent Garden , will terminate a successful career on Saturday evening next . This pantomime has created endless amusement , and we advise our readers to pay the theatre a visit before the season terminates .