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toast . During the evening a selection of vocal music was given , under the direction of Bro . Thomas Lawler . We append the programme : —Grace— " For these and all Thy Mercies ; " National Anthem— " God Save the Queen ; " Scotch Song— " Twas within a mile "—Madame Ada Patterson ; Quintet— " Blow , gentle galea ;" Ballad— " The meetinc of the waters "—Mr . W . Coates ; New

Song" The arrow and the song "—Miss Marion Severn ; Song— " Th * dy O'Flynn "—Madame Ada Patterson ; Part Song— " In this hour of softened splendour ; " Cornish Legend— " The well of Sfc . Keyno " — Miss Marion Severn ; Part Song— "Oft in the stilly night "—Mr . W . Coates ; Song— " Blow high , blow low "—Bro . F . Farmer ; Glee" Tho chough and crow . " Miss Bernard , of whom we had to speak favourably last year , again officiated as accompanyist .

WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 76 Q .

THE regular period of election within this Lodge having come and gone , the day for Installation followed in due course , and on Thursday , 27 th ult ., the Master for 1879-80 was Installed , and the Officers duly appointed . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . Cntmore ,

whose geniality in the chair has rendered the meetings of the Lodge during his term of office most enjoyable . After the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for Dr . D . Mackay Forbes and Messrs . D . G . Hewit and Henry Brown , in each case being pronounced as unanimous in their favour . Bros . C . W . L . Hall and G . Hutchison

having proved themselves worthy , were then passed to the second degree , and , on the Lodge being resumed , the three gentlemen named above were introduced and admitted to a participation of the benefits of Freemasonry . Bro . Cutmore then advanced his Lodse , and obligated Bro . W . Manfield Newton as W . M . Elect . Lodge was further advanced , when Bro . W . Jerrett Miller P . M . opened a Board

of Masters , and then Iustalled the new W . M . into the chair in ancient form . Ho gavo the customary addresses , and the W . M . appointed and invested the followin ? brethren to assist him during his Mastership : —Bros . Kidman S . W ., Drake J . W ., G . J . Kain P . M . Treasnrer , Smart J . D ., Collens I . G ., Newman P . M . Steward , Grant Tyler . Bro . Worrell P . M ., who was absent in consequence of his services being

required in connection with the School Board , and Bro . Roberts ( also absent ) were named as Secretary and S . D . respectively , their investiture being postponed until next meeting . The report of the Audit Committee , showing the Lodge to be in a good financial position , was then read and adopted . Bro . Kain read a letter from Mrs . W . E . Newton , tendering her thanks to the Lodgo for the kind expressions of

sympathy with her in her recent bereavement , Bro . Georgo Newman P . M . having announced his intention to acfc as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge to be placed on his list . Another vote—that for presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Cntmore , in recognition of the energy he had displayed in providing

for the comfort ; of the members—was carried amid general approval . Bro . Captain Kain , with his usual forethought , and feeling sure thafc the proposition wonld be carried , said he had purchased a jewel , in order that tbe retiring Master might be presented with it on the night of the Installation of his successor , and not have to wait until a future meeting , in consequence of the oversight which had occurred

at the last in not bringing the necessary proposition forward . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast awaited them , and which was served in the style for which the Cannon-street Hotel is so justly famed . After the usual loyal toasts , the W . M . proposed that of the Initiates , each of whom roplied . Bro . Brown was the first to answer the call .

Everything he had recently passed through , so 6 trange and solemn , had made a strong impression upon him . He was much gratified at the hearty welcome and kindness extended towards him , and was sure he should never forget his initiation . Brp . Hewit would always strive to do his best for Freemasonry , and hoped to become a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Doctor Forbes expressed his thanks for the very friendly

manner in which the initiates were received . It conld not bo wondered afc that they were a little nervous after passing through so impressive a ceremony as they had . He hoped the members would not regret having received them . He , with his brother initiates , would endeavonr to prove an hononr to tho Lodge . Bro . Doctor Cutmore then proposed the health of the W . M ., which toast he considered the

chief of tho evening . Bro . Newton lost the office some years back when he resigned in favour of his father , a worthy action on the part of a son , He had great pleasure in congratulating Bro . Newton on at lasfc seeing him in the chair . The W . M . returned thanks for the kind manner Bro . Cutmor / e had spoken of him . Since his connection with the Lodge he had received nothing but kindness . Ho felt deeply gratefnl

to the members for unanimously electing him , after three years absence , to tho chair . It mw rarely such a thing was done , and it caused him a considerable amount of pleasure . Ho would endeavour to the utmost of his ability to carry out , in its truest sense , his duty , and hoped to meet at the end of his year of office with tho approbation of the whole Lodge . Iri introducing the toast of the Visitors ,

tho W . M . remarked thafc one of tho best features in Freemasonry was thafc of hospitality . They wore always glad to welcome Visitors . He was happy to say he recognised tho faces of several brethren who had favoured the Lodge with their presence on previous occasions . This he was glad to think was a proof that they were well treated . Ho was always glad to see brethren wearing the purple ; it was ,

therefore , with extra pleasure ho coupled with the toast the name of Bro . W . H . Baker P . G . D . of C . Berks and Bucks , and hoped it would not be the last occasion upon which he wonld visit them . Bro . Bakerexpressed the great pleasure he had experienced in visiting the William Preston Lodgo . Ho had taken a great interest in

Freemasonry ever since his initiation , which dated as far back as 1836 During this forty-three years' experience there was no company o ) gentlemen he enjoyed moro than those he met in Masonry . Go where he might , in whatever part of tho country , in the Lodge he was always received and treated aa a brother . Bro . Rickwood and other

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brethren also returned thanka . The W . M ., in giving the next toaat that of the Past Masters , said : Afc all time 3 , no matter whafc society it might be , ifc was customary to honour old servants . Tho Past Masters had to bear the heat aud burden of the day , always making the work they had to do a labour of love . It was with great gratification he presented Bro . Dr . Cutmore with a handsomo P . M . ' s jewel ,

which bore afc the back the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . W . Cntmore P . M . by tho brethren of the William Preston Lodgo , No . 766 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of tho able manner in whioh he discharged the duties of W . M . during his year of office , 1878-9 . " All the brethren would agree that the terms of tho inscription were not overdrawn . Bro . Newton then , in graceful terms ,

alluded to the services of the various Past ; Masters , particularly those rendered by Bro . W . Jerrett Miller that ; evening in performing the installation ceremony . Bro . Cntmore , in acknowledging the presenta . tion jewel , thanked the brethren for the gift , and said he always endeavoured to the utmost of hia ability to fulfil his duties properly . Professional duties alone had kept him away , but his soul was always

with the Lodge . He felt very thankful for the jewel , which he shonld always look upon with pride and pleasure . Bros . Kain , Miller , Braun , and Newman also replied . The W . M . then made a forcible appeal on behalf of the Charities , which resulted in the collection of £ 1 17 s 6 d , and after others had received their due share of recognition the proceedings terminated .

ENFIELD LODGE , No . 1237 .

THE inatallation meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , 8 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Enfield . The proceedings commenced at 3 . 30 p . m . Present : —Bro . Cecil Thompson W . M ., who waa supported by his Officers and a fair muster of the Past Masters and members ; also the following Visitors : —Bros . J . Driscoll P . M . 30 P . P . G . P . Middlesex , G . Mason 1510 , Collins 1611 , Wellington 1421 , Everdell 1579 , G . Tegg 1579 , Dimsdale 715 , Garrod 751 , and Browno

813 . Tho Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . then vacated the chair , in favour of . Bro . J . H . Thompson P . M ., who acted as Installing Master , and Bro . Oscar Oxley , the W . M . elect , was duly installed according to ancient custom , the whole of the impressive ceremony being performed by Bro . Thompson in his usual correct and careful

manner . The newly installed W . M . having been saluted in the usual form , proceeded to invest his Officers as follows : —Bros . Taverner S . W ., Peach J . W ., Mathison P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Thompson P . M . Secretary , Poore S . D ., Bryant J . D ., A . G . Fidler I . G . Tho investiture was performed most ably , Bro . Oxley fully explaining the symbolical meaning of the several jewels , thereby completing the

ceremony in a very effective manner , after which Mr . G . Herbert was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The name of one gentleman was given in as a candidate for admission into Freemasonry ; also two brethren to become joining members . The Lodge waa then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments , which wero abundantly supplied , and tastefully laid out , by Bro . Mathison . Tho

cloth having been removed , the W . M ., in neat and appropriate terms , gavo tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts : that of the Provincial Grand Officers was responded to by Bros . Tye and Driscoll . The latter hoped every member of tho Lodge might ono day obtain tho honours of the purple . Tho I . P . M ., Bro . C . Thompson , proposed the health of the W . M ., who , in responding , said he could not find

words adequate to express his grateful thanks for the warm manner with which the brethren had received the toast . Ifc was most gratifying , after working his way np in the Lodge , to be placed in his present proud position ; he feltbis full responsibility , inasmuch as he was presiding orer men of Provincial renown , and of great Masonic ability . In respect to his Officers , he felt sure they were men

competent to discharge their duties with satisfaction to themselves and credit to the Lodge ; they would likewise aid him iu npholding the dignity and integrity of Freemasonry . The W . M ., in proposing the health of tbe Past Masters , presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . Bro . Cecil Thompson ; in doing so , ho spoke in feeling terms in respect to hia ( Bro . Thompson ' s ) recent

severe illness . Bro . Thompson felt he was not deserving of the jewel ; through illness he had not been ablo to attend to the duties of the Lodge as he could have wished . He therefore looked upon it as a gift which testified their sincere and pure friendship , and wonld thereby render it donbly valuable to him . Bro . Tye also spoke of the sound vitality of tho Lodge ; what with the new blood , and

such a Treasnrer and Secretary as they had , the Lodge could not fail to prosper . To the health of the initiate , Bro . Herbert briefly replied , expressing the pleasure he felt in coming for the first time amongst Freemasons . Bro . Driscoll , on behalf of the Visitors , after speaking in eulogistic terms of the manner in which tho work of the Lodge was done , said he was personally acquainted with all the

Officers , aud felt sure , as they went up atf p by step , they would in due time prove fully competent , to fill the chair which the W . M . now occupied . Bro . Garrod having been called npou to respond to the toast of the Masonic Charities , recounted the vast amount of good done , and the great number of individuals receiving benefit therefrom . He spoke of local Masonic Charitable Associations , of which

he had some practical experience ; as " auxiliaries , " these rendered great assistance to the Institutions . Upwards of £ 300 had been collected by himself , in small amounts , from the members of one of these Charitable Associations in the short space of eighteen months ; and if every Lodgo would form one on a similar brsis , the Masonic Charities would flourish in sach a manner as would astonish even the

promoters . Tho health of the Officers was next proposed , and responded to , and other toasts followed . The enjoyment of the 'veiling was greatly increased by several of the brethren contributing no the harmony—especially may we mention the excellent singing of Bro . Browne , of the New Concord Lodge . The Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close , and the brethren separated afc a reasonable hour .