Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012.

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 .

THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , under the presidency of Bro . George Gardner W . M . Among those present at the meeting were . —Bros . Eicbard Harvey S . W ., W . Gomm J . W ., Dr . F . Lawrence P . M . Treasurer , George Everett P . M ., T . C . Walls P . M ., W . R . Dowling S . D ., J . Brown J . W ., R . H . Wimpey I . G ., C . Riechelmau

Org ., and other members of the Lodge . After the formal opening the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , as also was the auditors' report , which shewed a substantial balance to the credit of the members . Lodge was then advanced , and Bro . W . Thornton was impressively raised to the third degree , Bro .

Gardner performing the ceremony in a most gratifying manner . Bro . Riohard Harvey , the W . M . elect , was next presented , and having given his allegiance in ancient form , he was regularly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , by Bro . George Everett P . M . Bro . Harvey subsequently appointed the following as Officers

for the year : —Gomm S . W ., Dowling J . W ., Lawrence Treasurer , F . Walden Secretary , Brown S . D ., Wimpey J . D ., Packer I . G ., and Rowe Tyler . The Installation was then completed in due course by the delivery of the various addresses . The first act whioh the Worshipfnl Master was called upon to perform , after the Installation , was to

present to his predecessor in the ohair the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him by the members of the Lodge in recognition of the way in which he had managed the work of his office . The members fully appreciated what Bro . Gardner had done for the Lodge , and wished him long life to continue his support of it .

In one particular he had been most assiduous in his attention , having for the past three years worked in the most energetio manner on behalf of the Charities of Freemasonry . The brethren felt that what he had done in that respect was deserving of special recognition , and had accordingly passed a cordial vote of

thanks to him , and had ordered that the expression of their goodwill should be engrossed on vellum and presented to Bro . Gardner . This had been done , and Bro . Harvey had much pleasure in now publicly handing to Bro . Gardner his well-earned testimonial . The vellum , which was handsomely framed , was engrossed as follows : —

CHISWTCK LODGE OP FREEMASONS , No . 2012 . At a meeting of the above Lodge , held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Monday , November 8 th , 1886 , it was proposed by the Worshipful Bro . GEORGE EVERETT P . M ., seconded by

Bro . RICHARD HARVEY W . M . elect , and carried with aoclamation , That the best thanks of the Lodge are dne , and are hereby accorded to , Bro . GEORGE GARDNER , Worshipful Master , in appreciation of his valuable services as Steward to the Masonic Charitie 3 for three consecutive years , and for having by his indefatigable exertions

obtained for those noble Institutions the handsome sum of £ 175 . That this resolution be engrossed on vollrtm , aud presented to Bro . GARDNER on his retirement from the chair , which he has filled with such marked ability and satisfaction to the Lodge . Signed on behalf of the Lodge ,

FREDERICK . LAWRENCE , Treasurer . H . FURZE , Secretary . Bro . Gardner suitably acknowledged the two presentations , after which tbe sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge Funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be placed on the list of

the Treasurer , who will act as a Steward fur that Institution at its next Festival . Dr . Lawrence then made a presentation of an album to tbe Lodge , and some matters of formal business having been attonded to , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . A banqnet followed , after which , under the presidency of the Worshipful Ma-ter ,

the usual toasts were honoured , and an enjoyable evening was ppent . There was a very large attendance , but the arrangements made by Bro . Brill for the comfort of his guests were such a 3 to reflect the highest credit on' him , and to give satisfaction to all concerned . Among the visitors were Bros . B . Lernere P . M . 193 , J . Barnett 177 ,

W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , B . Fenillade S . W . 1381 , G . VV . Ruffle Dir . of Cers . 1381 , H . Salter Dir . of Cers . 780 , A . Freeman 1614 , St . J . Stollery W . M . 209 , K . Montgomery P . G . S . W . Middx ., W . Caustou

P . M . 162 , D . Plenderleith 177 , C . Ellis S . W . 1014 , H . Purdoe P . M . 834 , J . H . Lansdown 1541 , R . Pringle S . W . 92 , G . Wright S . W . 1612 , E . Coleman 145 , W . H . Hooker Inner Guard 1670 , C . Shannaw 857 , J . Bieling Immediate Past Master 531 , & c .

Candour Lodge, No. 337.

CANDOUR LODGE , No . 337 .

THEE Annual Festival of St . John was celebrated by this Lwlgo on J- the Gth instant . The brethren were summoned to meet at h'gh twelve . Lodge opened at two p . m . A board of installed Past Masters was formed , and tho coremony of installing tho late S . W ., Thomas H . Tanner , as W . M . of the Lodge , was very

ably performed by Bro . John Hirst P . M . The W . M . then invented the following as his Officers : —Bros . T . Stotb S . W ., J . W . Tanner J . W ., Rev . II . Doig Chsplain , E . Rowbotham Organist , Blackburn P . M . P . P . S . G . D . D . C , W . Mallalien S . D ., J . Bradbury J . D ., R . Eastwood I . G .. B . B . BradshawP . M . Treasnrer . J . Lawton P . M . Secretary

( for the sixteenth year in snecession ) , F . Fisher Captain of Stewards , James Shaw , Abel Holme ? , John Moore , aud James Walker assistant Stewards , Bro . A . Uawkyard Tyler . The Worshipful Master called Bro . P . M . Ji 3 . Lawtou to the pedestal , and called upon Bro Blackburn P . M . and John F . Tanner P . M . to make a presentation to

Bro . Lawton , which consisted of a gold breast j'iwel , with cross pens on the five points of fellowship , and P . M . 's jewel and ribbon , also a Past Master ' s collar and solid P . M . 's pendant , and a pnrso of sovereigns new from the Mint , as a mark of tbe esteem of the Brethren for his gratuitous services for 15 yoara . The following

Candour Lodge, No. 337.

inscription was on both the jewels—Presented to Bro . Past Master James Lawton , togethor with a purse of gold , by the Officers and Brethren of the Lodge of Candour , No . 337 , as a mark of their esteem , and in appreciation of his services as Secretary of the Lodge for 15 years . January 6 th , 1887 . Though

nearly every member of tho Lodge had subscribed , the secret was so well kept that Bro . P . M . Lawton hal not the slightest idea as to what he was called to the pedestal by the Worshipful Master for , and tho consequonce was that ho was completely taken aback , and with the greatest difficulty could make a suitable

acknowledgment of thanks to the brethren . There were about seventy brethren assembled , and thi 3 was increased to eighty at thu banquet . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were given and drunk dnring the evening , interspersed with glees , songs , & o . The brethren departed about half-past eleven , in peace and good harmony . There were twenty-seven visitors at the Lodge .

Kingsland . Lodge of Instruction , No 1093 . —H . id at Bros . Bakers' , the Coak Tavern , Highbury , N ., on Monday , 10 th inst . Bros . Fluck W . M ., Stookhall S . W ., Collingridge ( Secretary ) J . W ., Fenner J . D ., Cooper Treasurer . Forge Preceptor . Ball I . G .: and other

brethren . Lodge was opened in due form , and the raioutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The coremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Snook candidate . After routine work , Lodge was closed , and adjourned till Monday , 17 th inst .

Printers' Pension Corporation.

PRINTERS' PENSION CORPORATION .

A VERY gratifyug return has just been issned in connection with - £ * - the Second South London Auxiliary of this Society , whnae meetings are held on Saturday evenings , during the winter session , at Bro . J . L . Smith's , Skinners' Arm « , Camberwell New-road . Smoking Conoerts are now a popular institution , and deserve to be encouraged when the sole aim and objeot is tbe promotion of objects

of benevolence and mutual help ; and it ia gratifying to learn that during fourteen weeks three reunions have taken place , and no less a sum than £ 64 0 s 8 £ d has been collected in aid of tbe Pension Fund . Of this sum no less than £ 40 wa 3 contributed at a recent concert . The funds thus contributed , together with what may be received up

to April next , when the session oloses , will go towards the formation of another pension . We understand that other districts in London are doing equally well , and it may bo hoped that the great bodv of printers in tbe metropolis will emulate the example so well set them iu Cambtrwell .

MASONIC HALT , AT LA HAUPE . —The Masonic Fraternity of La Harpe , Illinois , are enrerprifling and prosperous . Thiy now poss . as a hall which is twenty-eight feet by sixty-six feet eight incht-s , and which was Masonically dedicated on the llth November 1886 . by Right Worshipful O ^ ven Scott , acting as Deputy of the Grand

Master . The hall ha < i high arches , and ii well lighted , well venti . lated , and finely furnished and ornamented . It * dedication services were attended by large delegations from Lodges in t iwrm adjoining , and were thoroughly enjoyed . Mrs . Dr . Butler , on behalf of Indies of the Eistern Star , prcs-mte 1 tho Lodge a large and costly Bible .

Her remarks were very appropriate , and aptly responded to bv W . VV . Gillon W . M . The Lodgn was fo-wd 29 th M . rob 1836 , with Bro . C . C . Sympson as itd Ma-ter , under duipmisiitiuu . It was chartered 6 th October 185 ^ , as La llarpe L > dge , No . 195 , with the same brothtr

as Maste 1 * , and he was present at the deHieatio- ' . In 'be m ° a time he has filled numerous civil positions , ainonT which is thnt of Cln-k <> f the Senate of the United States , he having reCHived that appointment 1 st December 1861 , aud having been retained until this time .

INHERENT RIGHT . —Bro . Drummond holds " that the Grand Lodge of Quebec acquired its sovereign auth > rity from the inherent , righi . >> f a majority of the Lodges in that Province to form a Grand Lodge with exclusive jurisdiction , without the pHrmission ( of any man or body of men . " Inherent right ? Bosh ! When and where did any

Lodge acquire tae " inherent right to dimit all the members of another Lodge and force them into allegiance to itself ? When and where did a majority of Lodges acquire the " inherent right" to non-affiliate all the members of a minority of Lodges in the same Province and coercw

them into a new allegiance ? Such talk means that the minority of Lodges have no r ghts which the nuij > r ' ty shall respect . Mure : it means the barest assumption and usurpation , and the vilest despot , ism , and is as un-Masonic as Hades . It is high time that Masonry

Creed itself from such hideous shackles . Verily , ir , se » ms some nf the Craft have forgotten that onrs is " the land of the fret , and home of the brave , " and that the qaintesseuce of fraternity ia unity by free will and accord . —Voice .

A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement -was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s R , oad , Canonbury , on Thursday last , when there were present , Comps . Hallows M . E . Z ., Dean H ., Barnet J .,

Sheffield S . E ., Liebmann S . N ., Radcliffe P . S . Nofcwith-• ¦ 'taueing the inclemency of the weather there was a fair attendance . The ceremony oE exaltation was rehearsed in a perfect manner .