Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

LODGE OF JOPPA , No . 188 . THIS Lodge held its installation meeting on Monday , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . I . Benjamin , who was supported by P . M . ' s Bros . L . Alexander , M . L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , A . J . Dodson , L . M . Myers , R . Baker , S . Hickman , L . Lazarus , E . P . Albert ( Secretary ) , Obed Roberts , & o ., and a large number of the members of the Lodge ,

whilst amongst those who signed tho book as Visitors were the following -. —Bros . L . M . Laaarua P . G . W . Wilts , W . H . Welshman 599 , B . Kauffmann J . D . 1732 , W . H . Baker P . M . 180 , John Mason 1567 P . P . S . G . D . Middlesex , H . M . Harris P . M . 205 , John Maclean P . M . 1319 , M . Hart P . M . and Tr . 1502 , A . E . Slatterly W . M . 185 , A . Endean 9 , H . Massey P . M . 619 aud 1928 , N . Valentine 1017 , W . W . Morgan

S . W . 211 , H . Aarons P . M . 1668 , G . A . Fletoher P . M . 180 , 1 . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , W . J . Blunt 1100 , Beer 180 , < fco . After the formal reading and confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the ballot was taken and declared clear for Mr . Meyer Frank , who had for his sponsors Bros . P . Isaao and J . Davis . The candidate was then introduced , and Bro . Benjamin initiated him into the mysteries of the first degree

in an eminently satisfactory manner . The J . W . of the past year , Bro . George Bean , was then presented as the W . M . elect , and Bro . M . Alexander P . M ., who had taken tho chair for the purpose , conducted the installation ceremony . On the return of the Board of Installed Masters , the new W . M . appointed and invested the Officers , as follow : —Bros . Martin S . W ., Dewsnap J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treasurer ,

E . P . Albert P . M . Secretary , Walls S . D ., J . Lion J . D ., Hioks I . G ., Dodson P . M . M . C ., Van Noorden Organist , Goddard P . M . Tyler . Brother M . Alexander then delivered the several addresses , and in a manner that reflected much credit upon him . Several matters were then discussed , aud after routine wotk Lodge was o \ osed . A , capital banquet was provided by the lessees of the Tavern , it was served by

Bros . Dawkins and M . Silver , and gave general satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , the oustomary toasts were briefly introduced by tbe W . M . Bro . E . P . Albert responded for the Grand Officers , and Brother L . Alexander gave his usual financial statement as to what was being done to maintain the Benevolent Fund , which is so interesting a feature in connection with the Joppa Lodge . Brother L .

Alexander announced that the Initiate had subscribed 21 s , and Bro . Lyon , the Junior Deacon , had also signified his intention to present a similar amount . Then came the toast of the Initiate , and this compliment having been acknowledged , Brother Benjamin proposed the health of the W . M . He felt he was justified in calling this the toast of the evening . He had had the honour of being initiated with Bro .

Bean , and he felt the new W . M . of the Lodge of Joppa would fully uphold the prestige it had been credited with for so many years . The brethren would look forward to each coming meeting with pleasure , and might feel assured the proceedings would be conducted with satisfaction to one and all . In replying the W . M . thanked Brother Benjamin and tho brethren . He could hardly find words to express

himself . He could , however , assure them he would strive to the best of his ability , and trusted he might receive at the end of his year of office the same hearty acknowledgments from the brethren . In speaking to the toast of the I . P . M ., the W . M . said Bro . Benjamin , by his courtesy and attention to duty , had won the goodwill and respect of * the Lodge . He ( Bro . Bean ) had great pleasure in placing

on his breast tho Past Master ' s jewel , which he trusted he might live long to wear . Bro . John Maclean here favoured the company with a capital recitation , and then Bro . Benjamin acknowledged the honour done him , assuring the brethren he shonld ever prize the jewel they had presented him with . For the Visitors Bros . Staley of the Tranquillity , Harris of the Israel , Aarons of the Samson , and

M . Hart P . M . and Treasurer of 1502 replied ; the latter brother stating that the members of bis Lodge , the Israel , of Liverpool , were endeavouring to follow in the footsteps of the Joppa brethren as regards their Benevolent Fund . He was proud to say they already had a sum of about £ 400 to its credit . Several other toasts followed , and in each case suitable response was made . It was a late hour before

the Tyler gave the parting toast and the brethren separated . The following selection of music , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden ( Organist of the Lodge ) , was performed : — " God Save the Queen ; " " God bless the Prince of Wales ; " Song , " The Sailor's Story , " Henry Smart—Miss Clara Myers ; Song , " An Evening Song , " Blumenthal—Mr . Charles Mnrton ; Song , " When the heart is young , " Buck—Miss Effie Cbapuy , R . A . M . ; Song , " Hybrias the Cretan , "

Elliott—Bro . Henry Prenton ; Quartette , " Add lang syne ; " Duet , Violin and Piano , " 7 th concerto , " De Beriot—Mr . Basil Althans and Mr , Walter Van Noorden ; Song , " The mower and tho lass , " M . Wellings—Miss Clara Myers ; Song , " Lot me like a soldier fall , " Wallace—Mr . Charles Mnrton ; Song , "Esmeralda , Leoy "—Miss Effie Chapuy ; New Song , " The Sergeant ' s Wife , " Behrend—Bro . Henry Prenton , The entire arrangements reflected great credit on Bro . Van Noorden .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , when there was a very large attendance of the members . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Fred . J . Hentsch , who was supported by Bros . W . W . Morgan S . W ., T . H . Peirce J . W ., W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , H . Martin S . D ., E . Thring J . D ., Thomas Crapper I . G ., Alfred Withers P . M .

M . C ., A . Green P . M . W . S . ; Past Masters Usher Bach , Dr . John Waters , & c . Visitors—Bros . Martin W . M . 1320 S . W . 188 , Stunt J . W . 1320 , and Lister 1320 . After the minutes of last meeting had been read , confirmed , and signed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Philip James King , who was proposed by Bro . Martin S . D ., seconded

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by Bro . Burr , and for Mr . Joseph Parsons , proposed by Bro . Martin S . D ., seconded by Bro . Aires ; the result in each case was in favour of the candidate . Bro . Hartley , who was initiated at the last meeting , was then examined as to the proficiency he had made , and having fully sustained his olaim for advancement , was entrusted . Iu due course , the Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Hartley was readmitted

and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Lodgo was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Charles Greenwood jun ., P . M . 410 Past Prov . Grand Registrar , and Past Prov . Grand Secretary Surrey , was elected a joining member . The two candidates named above , Messrs . King and Parsons , were then introduced and separately initiated by the W . M ., who condncted each of the ceremonies in a

careful and perfect manner . The choice of a Worshipful Master for the year resulted iu favour of Bro . W . W . Morgan S . W ., who was unanimously eleoted to fill that office amid the hearty congratulations of those present . Bro . Charles Greenwood P . M . Past Grand Sword Bearer was re-eleoted Treasurer , and Bro . Speight P . M . Tyler . After routine work , Lodge was closed , and the brethren with their Visitors partook of refreshments .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 .

ON Tuesday evening there was a large muster of the brethren of the above Lodge and visitors on the occasion of tho installation of Bro . A . Holmes , the W . M . elect , which took place at the White Swan Hotol , High-street , Deptford . Bro . W . G . Batohelor , the retiring W . M ., occupied the Master ' s chair , and he was supported by the following Officers and brethren : A . Holmes S . W ., G . Newell J . W ., J . J . West Treasurer , E . J . Bumstead Secretary , W . P .

Catterson S . D ., H . Carman J . D ., G . Kitson I . G ., W . Jones M . C ., F . Hurdle A . D . C ., J . Youlden W . S . ; P . M . ' s Wakefield , Saegart , Wintle , W . E . Brooks , Magee , S . P . Catterson , W . Fieldson ; C . Chnrchill , W . J . Barnes , Lepper , J . W . Cox , J . Hugo , F . Hancock , F . J . Faller , Geo . and T . E . Musto , J . Moore , C . J . Sheppard , W . F . Lait , J . Tappenden , A . J . Brown , B . Avery , P . Ravenshaw , R . W . Moss , H .

Collett , B . T . Arlidge , J . Simmonds , G . B . Robbins , T . W . Siddall , H . Mills . The visitors inoluded Bros . Ralph Gooding , M . D ., 1 G . S . D ., G . Young 28 , R . P . Aitkin 55 P . P . G . R . Kent , Dowsett P . M . 79 , F . Couldery P . M . 79 , H . Wintle and George Porter I . G . 140 , H . Striokland 169 , B . P . Holditch 172 , Herbage W . M . 177 , E . Riechelman P . M . 515 , Morton Graham W . M . and E . Ayling P . M . 975 , E .

Massey P . M . 1279 , H . Russell Wakefield 1301 , H . E . Anderson 1507 , 0 . Ledger P . M . 1564 , G . S . Gardner 1607 , J . W . Moorman J . W . 1638 , O . Finch 1641 , E . Booth 1695 , C . Atkins 1790 , J . Lowe and W . F . Dennant P . M . 1924 , W . Youlden P . M . 1638 and 1981 , G . Gardner 177 and J . W . 2012 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the auditors' report and balance sheet were received

and adopted . They showed that the Lodge was iu a good financial condition , owing , in a great measure , to the excellent management of the Secretary , Bro . Bumstead . Bros . J . H . Cox and J . B . Vandenheede were then raised to the third degree by the W . M ., who afterwards proceeded to instal his successor . It has become a regnlar oustom with this Lodge for the retiring W . M . to perform this

interesting ceremony , which is only departed from when circumstances prevent a brother from qualifying himself for that important duty . The result hitherto has been most satisfactory , and never more so than on Tuesday evening . Bro . Batchelor began with a surprise , and he ended with one . He opened and dosed the Board of Installed Masters , we presume according to ancient custom , bub

as we have never seen it done before , nor had any of the older and more experienced brethren around us , we cannot speak with authority . Tho ceremony , brief as it was , certainly added spirit to the service , and gave no little pleasure to the large body of Past Masters forming the Board . Departing from the regular order in recording the proceedings , we may say that the W . M . installed Bro . Holmes in a very

skilful manner , and subsequently he surprised his intimate friends by the delivery of the addresses . They were given with fine effect , and merited and obtained high encomiums from many of the visitors . His colleagues and the whole of the brethren of the Lodge present shared in the testimony of praise . Bro . Batchelor displayed a perfect acquaintance with the ritual , which he delivered with force and

dignity . A very handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . after he had completed his duties and year of office . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Newell S . W ., W . P . Catterson J . W ., Carman S . D ., G . Kitson J . D ., Jones I . G ., Hurdle M . C ., J . Yonlden A . M . C ., Hancock W . S . Bro . J . J . West was duly reappointed Treasnrer , and Bro . Bumstead Secretary . Bro .

Goddard was again elected Tyler . After the Lodge had been formally closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet prepared by Bro . Morgan , aud served in his well-known style . The W . M . took to the duties of host very kindly , and proposed the several toasts in few but suitable terms . The Queen aud the Craft was followed by the Moat Worshipful tho Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the W-M .

observing that the Craft had flourished under H . R . H . ' s care , and that he was the best Grand Master the Fraternity ever had . The Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master ' s ( Earl of Carnarvon ) health was heartily drunk , and in reply to the next toast—the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past—Bro . Ralph Gooding

G . S . D . expressed the pleasure it gave him to respond to so important a toast . Of the Grand Master he would not say mucli ; his services and the lustre he had shed over the Craft were well known . Those who had had the distinguished honour of attending Grand Lodge must have observed the able , courteous , and gentlemanly demeanour of the Pro Grand Master . His experience and tact had enabled

Grand Lodge to pass through various phases of difficulty . One of i he grandest meetings that ever took place in Grand Lodge was that held on the occasion of the last Quarterly Communication , when the Earl of Carnarvon presided , the business of which could not have been better done had the W . M . been in the chair . After paying a tribute of praise to the business qualifications of the Earl of Lathom ,