Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

—• A' — LODGE OF ST . JOHX , No . 1306 . rpHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on . V : Inesday - '• evening , Sth inst ., at the Three Xnns , Aldgate , when there was a numerous attendance of brethren aud visitors . Bro . Couture , the retiring W . M ., was supported by Bros . Clements S . W . and W . M . elect , Hotdom J . W ., Beck P . M . Treasurer . Swotman Secretary , Twinn S . D . ; , Loftns I . G ., Magrath P . M . D . C . ' , Oxiey ancl Sommers

Stewards , and other brethren . The other Past Masters present were Bros . Maun , Veal , Tyer , Wooding , Parding * and tho Visitors included Bros . Myers P . M . 1415 , McClelland W . M . 901 , Stephens W . M . 1623 , Jennings 1237 , Benson 160 , Pope 1306 , Dale 1278 . Lcdgo having been opened in form , and tho minutes of last regular

meeting confirmed , the Audit Committee presen ' ed their report , which was most satisfactory . Bro . Wooding then took the chair , ancl Lodge having been advanced to the third degree , Bio . Ualerow was raised , tho ceremony being ably performed . Bro . Clements was then presented by Past Masters Mann and Magrath as W . M . elect , and

having assented to the responsibilities of cilice , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , ancl the impressive rito of installation performed by Bro . Wooding , who acquitted himself most creditably . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed W . M . was greeted with the customary houours , and after the delivery of

the charges , invested his Officers for tho year , as follows * . — Bros . Couture I . P . JL , Iloklom S . W ., Twinn J . W ., Beck RBI . Treas ., Swetman Secretary , Loftus S . D ., Oxley J . D ., Eldon I . G ., Magrath Past Master Director of Ceremonies , J . Sommers , Hurst and Flick Stewards , and Longstaff Tyler . Tho Worshipful Master then

said he had a pleasing dnty to perform , namely , to present to his Immediate Past Master a handsome and valuable jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by the Lodge , as a mark of respect aud esteem , and in recognition of the services he had rendered to the Lodge and in appreciation of the satisfactory manner in which he

had discharged the duties of his office . He was sure it must be very gratifying to Bro . Couture to receive such an expression of their esteem and appreciation , and ho hoped tho Grand Architect of the Universe might spare him many years to wear the jewel , and to enjoy that respect which the brethren now ono and all entertained

for him . Iho Immediate Past Master said as he should havo another opportunity during the evening of thanking the brethren for thoir kindness he would reserve his observations . After the transaction of some Lodge business , during which the Visitors at their own request withdrew , Lodge was closed with the customary good wishes ,

aud subsequently the brethren paitcok of a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of the new Master , who , in giving the loyal toasts , referred appositely to the visit of tho Princo and Princess of Wales to Ireland , and rejoiced at tho loyal enthusiasm evinced towards our Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , in whoso movements all

Freemasons take a lively interest . Ho also spoke in felicitous terms of tho zeal and ability of the Masonic rulers in the discharge of their onerous duties in Grand Lodgo . Tno Immediate Past Master , in proposing the toast of tho evening , the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master , expressed the

opinion that Bro . Clements would be equal to the expectations any of the ^ brethren had formed of him . He and their W . M . wero both initiated on the same evening , and had passed throngh the Lodge together , and if they only gave Bro . Clements tho opportunity und trial , he thought they would find him worthy of their confidonco and

the position in which they had placed him that night . They would be proud of their present Master during his term of office , aud they would all shr re the hope that ho might have a most successful and prosperous yo _ r . The Worshipful Master , in respouding , said if one thing more than another could have appealed directly to his feelings

of sensitiveness it was the hearty manner in which the toast had been received by the brethren . He was truly grateful for the hearty good wishes that had been made manifest , and for which he sincerely tendered his thanks . It was to him a great consolation to see such a display of kindly feeling around him , and it would be impossible for

any man to more appreciate the responsibilities which attached to tho high and honourable position to whioh he had attained than hedid at that moment . He felt proud at having attained the snmmit of his ambition , and he trusted that during his term of ofiice harmony would prevail , and that he might have plenty oi' work to do ; this he

pledged them his word he should do all he could to discharge to his own satisfaction as well as to the credit of his Lodge . In conclusion ho exhorted tho brethren to bo strictly careful as to whom thoy recommendod as candidates for introduction into tho Lodgo . Thoy wanted good men and true—men of honour and uprightness—mon

worthy of the high and noble Order to which they belonged ; ever remembering that it was far easier to keep ineligible applicants outside than to rid tho Craft of them when once " they were admitted . He then proposed the health of the Visitors , the toast being heartily received , i . ' ro . McClelland , in responding , thanked the brethren

exceedingly for tbe cordial welcome which had been extended to the Visitors . He had not been present at a meeting of this Lodge for two years , bat ho saw no diminution of the kindly feeling which they always extended to brethren of other Lodges whom they i ivited as guests . Ho thanked them for their kind reception and

abundant hospitality on tbisas on former occasions . Bro . Myers PJI . also suitably returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the health o ! the P . M . ' s , tho toast being most heartily received , aud responded to by the I . P . M ., who said he could hardly find words to express his thanks for the very handsome jewel with which they had presented

him , aud which he should esteem with fifty times more value than if it had come from any other hands . He was sure one and all of the Past Masters would bo always willing to render auy assistance that laid in their power . He asked the acceptance by the Lodge ot au obligation stool , which he hoped they would receive in the same

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spirit that he would like to present it . Ho did not give it because tho Lodge was not iu a position to secure it for themselves , but as a means of comfort to the candidates in tho various degrees . Bro , Maun , as tho first Master of the Lodge , said it was gratifying to him to seo it in so pro . pen . is a condition ; ho could not be among them so often as he could wish , as he was pissing into the " sere and

yellow leaf . " Ho spoke of the progress of Freemasonry since this Lodgo was consecrated , fourteen years ago , and alluded in feeling terms to tho visit of the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master and the Princess of Wales to Ireland , and the spontaneous loyalty which had been evinced by the better classes of the people in tho sister isle . Referring to tho snmmer banquet , ho hoped it would be better

supported then hitherto , and in humorous fashion suggested that if more of the brethren would take their ladies , and so havo a " jolly good day of it , " they would go ever afterwards . Bros . Beck and Veal also suitably responded . The health of the Installing Master was then proposed ancl heartily received , and in losponding Bro . T . Wooding remarked he could assure tho brethren that although he feared he had made a poor show that clay , ho had clone his best , aud

hoped to improve on a future occasion . Tho Officers of the Lodgo were next mentioned from tho chair , and severally acknowledged the compliment paid to them . The list was fittingly closed by the Tyler . During the evening some excellent songs wore sung , notably " The Midshipmite , " by Bro . Veal P . M ., Bro . Sherwin rendering efficient aid as aecompmiyist on the pianoforte .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

fTlEIIS Lodge , which has , since its consecration by the Earl of i- Zetland in 187 G , been holding its meetings in the Queen ' s Hotel , has just completed its purchase of buildings , which will at once be converted iuto a Masonic hall . The Lodge has been fortunate in finding a place eminently snited for the purpose . It will bo remembered that in 1883 the Grand Master laid tho foundation stone of

the new Institute of Science , Literature , and Art , iu "iork , aud that there was on that occasion a most brilliant assemblage of tho Craft . This building has just been completed , and the old building , which for a number of years has accommodated the members of the Institute , has been purchased by the Eboracum Lodge , for tho sum of

£ 1250 . That so young a Lodgo should have beon able to acquire such a building without interference with its work for onr Masonic Charities is almost startling , and reflects the utmost credit upon its members , many of whom are amongst the most active aud intelligent of our brethn . n in tho north . It is anticipated that a further outlay

of about £ 200 will render tho building Jit lor Masonic purposes , and it is expected that tho May meeting of the Lodge will be held in tho new premises . The locatirn of tlie hall is as nearly as possible the exact centre point of the city , aud the street ( St . Savionrgate ) has tho advantage of being a very quiet thoroughfare . Entering

from tho street , by folding doors and through the inner glass doors , we find on the loft the smoke room , 29 feet by 12 , opening ont of which is a small cloak-room and pantry , It by 7 . On the samo side of tho entrance is a committee-room , 12 feet by 12 , which can be added to the smoke-room when required by means of doors . On the

opposite side of the passage is tho banquet room , -12 feet by 13 . Further ou is au excellent l-. ivatory aud pantries , whilst at the rear of tho building is a comfortable four-roomed Tyler ' s cottage , with all conveniences , and detached from the main building . Below there i s extensive cellarage . A broad flight of stone steps with au iron

balustrade leads to the Lod _ , e-roo _ ., ivhicn measures 42 feet by 31 , and is very lofty aud well-ventilated , and has an organ recess measuring 10 feet by 10 , with unlimited height . At one corner there is a small room , to be utilised as a library and museum , & c , 1 ( 3 feet by 8 . Altogether few more handsome or convenient Masonic halls

will be round in that part of the country . The Eboracum Lodge possesses a largo collection of Masonic prints and portraits , so that the walls of its new abode will be amply decorated , whilst its library has also swollen to a collection of some 200 volumes . The ceremony of dedication will probably take place at some late period in the snmmer .

Raymond Thrupp Lodge, No. 2024.

RAYMOND THRUPP LODGE , No . 2024 .

rn 111 ( 1 installation meeting of this Lodge was held on 30 th ult ., J- at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , when tho brethren were honoured by the presence- of Sir Francis Bnrdett Prov . G . M . Bro . E . Graham P . G-S . performed the ceremony of installing the new Worshipfnl Master , Bro . Mi ' . drc 1 , most creditably . In thanking tho brethren for the hononr done him , tho new Worshipful Master said

he would endeavour to imitate tho example set by his predecessor . In carrying ont the duties of his office he felt snro that he should have the support aud goodwill of the brethren . All would , he felt convinced , unite in promoting the interest and harmony of tho Lodge . By the by .--laws tho membership is limited ; tho W . M . said they already

had two-thirds of its number . The Lodgo was closed in duo form , aud tho brethren nnd their friends adjourned fco the drawing-room , where an excellent banquet was served . Thu Visitors included Bros .

Chapman P . M ., W . II . Davis W . M . No . 87 , W . H . Bale P . M . Several good songs were rendered during tho evening , and Bro . Chapman gave his amusing recitation , " Old Mother Hubbard . " A most enjoyable evening was spent .

The following Dinners wore liekl at tlie Freemttsons ' Tavern du ring fche weekending' Saturday , llbh April : — Tuesday—Caxion Lodge . Wednesday--Cavendish Pupils' Ball-Enoch Lodge , Lodge of Fidelity . Thursday—Polish National Lodge * Pilgrim Lodge , P . osicruoiaus . Friday—Britannic Chant * ., Bedford Lodge , Thistle Lodge . Saturday—Duke of Cornwall Lodge .