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— : o : — METROPOLITAN . — : o : — STAR LODGE . No . 1275 . THE members celebrated their Installation meeting at the Ship , Greenwich , on the 7 th inst ., there being a goodly number of members present , among others Bros . W . Atkinson , Goddard , T . White , H . White , Dyke , Harris , Herd , Dennis , Rewendhall , & c . Visitors : W . W . Williams W . M . 825 , Copplestone P . M . 825 , F . Wilkins 825 , Seattle W . M ., B . H . Williams P . M ., Banks and several others .

The Lodge having been opened in duo form by Bro . H . Foreman W . M ., and tho minutes of the last quarterly meeting confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bro . Ansell , great praise being due to him for the admirable manner in which he conducted the ceremony and thereby completed his year of office as Worshipful Master oftho Star Lodge .

Bro . Fox S . W . was duly installed into the chair as his successor . He was installed most impressively by Bro . Charles William Woolmer P . M ., and subsequently appointed tlie following as his Assistant Officers : Biggs' S . W ., Hide J . W ., Nash S . D ., Bone J . D ., Read I . G ., Kipps P . M . D . C , C . W . Woolmer P . M . Sec , Elliott P . M . Treasurer , Kipps jun . Organist , Dr . Collins Chaplain , Gilbert

P . M . Tyler . A motion was passed that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented- to tho I . P . M . on tho occasion of his retirement from the chair , and for the able manner in which he had performed tho duties during his year of office . The business of the Lodge being ended , the Brethren adjourned to tho banquet , the provision of which reflected credit upon the

caterer . The toasts and speeches were short , but very much to the point . The health of the W . M . and I . P . M . Bro . Foreman , also that of the Past Masters and Visitors were proposed , most enthusiastically received , and duly responded to , the remarks of tho different speakers being interspersed with songs , & c .

The members of the Lodge appeared in Masonic mourning , in respect to tho memory of the late Major W . E . Williams P . M ., who for many years filled the position of Treasurer of the Lodge , and was universally respected by its members .

o o o HIGHGATE LODGE , No . 1366 . rilHE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , JL at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , under the presidency of Bro . Hellier W . M ., who was supported Bro . R . Pain Walker S . W . W . M .-elect , J . Terry P . G . S . B . Treas ., Sheppard Sec , Baker J . D ., Past Masters Yates , Galer , Lugg , Ryde , Tuck ,

Wareham ; Bros . Williams , Maynard , Lewis , Harnsson , Cieghorn , Dixon , Chiunery , Culverwell , Herrington , Levey , Symouds , Michill , Campbell , Banister , Mellis , Coxon , Guenigault . Visitors : G . Bishop J . W . 176 , John Barnett W . M . 177 , A . Briscoe P . M . 1922 P . P . G . Org ., Haydon 1287 , Strugnell P . M . 1745 , C . S . Mote P . M . 1732 , J . Nelson 1539 , C . Hogard P . G . St . B ., Baur 2021 , Treflyn

David 1924 , H . Hill P . M . 1305 . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , was advanced to the second and third degrees , when Bros . Coxon and Guenigault were raised in a most exemplary manner by Brother Hellier W . M . Bro . R . P . Walkden was next presented as W . M .-elect , and was installed into the chair of the Lodge by his predecessor , who brought his term of office to a brilliant finish by the excellence of his performance of the work .

The new W . M . invested his Officers , and the Installing Master completed his duties by giving the customary addresses . This was followed by some routine business , and fche Lodge was closed , amid the ^ hearty congratulations of the Brethren present , who tendered their best wishes for a successful year under the new ruler .

After the Installation banquet the usual Loyal toasts wero honoured . Bro . Hellier I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the Master , alluded to Bro . Walkden ' s many qualifications for his office . He had a splendid reputation as an ardent worker , and would no doubt rule them in such a manner as to ensure the success and prosperity of the Lodge during his term of office .

The W . M ., in reply , said his earnest desire and his greatest ambition was to keep up the good feeling existing among the members , and maintain the reputation of the Lodge for its Masonic working . He should do his utmost to emulate his predecessor in the chair . As a Steward for the Charities Bro . Hellier had taken up over £ 200 , and he trusted that with the assistance of the Brethren

he should be able to do as much . The toast of the Installing Master met a general and warm reception . In proposing it the Master said they were greatly indebted to Bro . Hellier , who had been most careful in his work , at all times studying the comfort of the Brethren . He had succeeded in taking up one of the largest contributions known from the Lodge ,

as Steward to the Benevolent and Boys Institutions , and that he had met with the approbation of the Brethren was amply evinced by the unanimity with which he had been voted the Past Master's Jewel of tlie Lodge . This he had much pleasure in presenting to him , but he had a further mark of personal esteem to convey to the Immediate

Past Master , in the form of a beautiful eight day clock with quarter chimes and other modern accessories . The clock was the work of their esteemed Past Master Bro . Galer , of Stroud Green Road , and in handing it to Bro . Hellier he trusted he would long be spared to look upon it and be among them at the meetings of the Lodge .

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Bro . Hellier , in reply , said he felt great difficulty iu finding words to thank them for all their great kindnesses . He had triad , to do his best in every respect as Master of the Lodge , Steward for tho Charities , and friend of them all . He was very proud of the sum he had taken up , and for the assistance he had receivedjn this work ho was especially indebted . He next alluded to the beautiful

present and token of their esteem thoy had presented him with ; ho should highly prize their gift as long as he lived . He should takq every possible opportunity of proving to the Brethren how muqh ho appreciated their kindness . Bro . Garrod replied for the Past Masters , and Bros . Barnett and Hill for the Visitors .

Bro . J . M . McLeod acknowledged the toast of the Charities in a stirring and eloquent speech , pointing out the claims ot tho three Institutions on the Craft ; and if the present Master of . tho Lodge does not secure a handsome amount for his list as Steward , it . will certainly not be for the want of hearty co-operation , on tlio part of Bro . McLeod .

The musical arrangements were under the direction : of Bro . Briscoe , and wero of a most enjoyable character . O 0 o

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . 11 HE Installation meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Saturday , when Bro . T . J . O'Brien , the Senior Warden of the past year , was regularly invested as ruler of tho Lodge , and other business , customary to tho occasion , was carried through .

o o o DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . ACCORDING to the bye-laws of this popular Lodgo the Annual Installation of the Worshipful Master takes placo at the first re-assembly of the Brethren for the winter session , and a large number of the members and visitors gathered at the Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , to witness the interesting

ceremony . Bro . W . H . Foot W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers and the following Brethren : —John Culver I . P . M ., J . W . Brooke P . M . ( one of the founders of tlie Lodge , who though now resident in Vienna , returns annually for this occasion ) , Dr . W . Gibson Bott P . M ., Walter Martin P . M ., J . W . Dewsnap P . M . Sec ,

T . C . Corpe P . M . Treas ., Joseph Bladon P . M ., Henry Massey P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , W . Klingenstein P . M . 1540 , C . J . Davison P . M . 1897 , J . Almond P . M . 2500 P . G . D . East Division ot South Wales , S . B . Hans P . M . 358 , Henry Cattermolo P . M ., C . IP . Cox P . M ., John Wortley 1779 , Rev . C . W . Davies P . M ., W . A . Buxton 1538 , F . H . Lowry J . W . 1625 , & c , & c .

The Lodge having been duly opened and the minutes confirmed , the Reports of tlie Audit Committee , and the Lodge Benevolent Fund were presented and accepted . Bro . C . J . Day having proved his proficiency , was passed to tho degree of a Fellow Craft by the W . M .

Bro . William Henry Lowry , having been elected at the last meeting in March as Master for the ensuing \ ear , was presented by Bro . P . M . Corpe , and was addressed by Bro . Foot in the usual terms . Bro . Lowry then signified his assent to the ancient charges

and regulations , and a Board of Installed Masters being duly constituted , he was placed iu the chair with the customary ceremonies . The ritual was very ably performed by Bro . Foot , and his delivery of the subsequent addresses elicited tlie cordial commendation of the Brethren .

The newly made Master then proceeded to invest the following Brethren as his Officers for the year : —W . H . Foot I . P . M ., C . Mussared S . W ., C . Heinekey J . W ., T . C , Corpe P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Dewsnap P . M . Secretary , C . H . Knuth S . D ., W . Wright J . D ., F . H . Stollery I . G ., C . H . Atkinson D . C , L . Wolff and J . F . Perrins Stewards , W . J . Bowler Tyler .

With a few kindly words the W . M . presented the I . P . M . with the Past Master ' s jewel , as a recognition of his services during the

past year . Bro . Foot , in reply , said he had much difficulty in expressing his great gratification at the receipt of the jewel , but he felt that he had gained the sympathy and esteem of the Brethren while carrying on his duties .

The resignation of three members was accepted with regret , and the Secretary read several communications of congratulation to the W . M . and regret for unavoidable absence . The Visitors present having tendered their hearty good wishes ,

the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a magnificent repast was provided by Bro . Fenelly , manager for Messrs . Spiers and Pond . On the removal of the cloth the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with the regular honours .

Bro . Foot I . P . M ., in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Master , said tho members of the Lodge , especially the Past Masters , had watched with much interest his progress to the chair . He had filled all the Offices with credit , and from the experience they had had of him in the past they were sure he would fill his present position to their satisfaction . He expressed the unanimous wish of the Brethren that he might have a prosperous year of office .

Bro . Lowry , on rising to respond , was greeted with great enthusiasm , and expressed his sincere thanks . As long as he was Master of the Lodge he would fulfil his duties to the best of his ability , and study in every way the interests of the Brethren . He urged on all the members to attend the Lodge of Instruction , as it

was only by that means they could obtain perfection in the ritual . He concluded by proposing the health of the Installing Master . Bro . Foot returned his thanks for the cordial manner in which he had been received upon vacating the chair , and congratulated tho members upon the financial and social position of the Lodge . His Officers had rendered him the greatest assistance , and tjiu