Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — ROYAL LEBANON LODGE , No . 493 .

THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , in the ancient City of Gloucester , on Tuesday , 4 th inst ., the W . M . Bro . A . V . Hatton P . G . J . W . occupying the chair . Present—Bros . G . K . Prowse I . P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., S . Moss S . W . W . M . elect , G . Haynes J . W ., J . Brook-Smith P . G . Treasurer Installing Master , Baron de Ferrieres P . G . R ., W . A . Sole W . M . No . 82 , J .

Walker W . M . 246 P . P . G . S . W ., J . Bryan W . M . 839 P . G . J . D ., T . Tayn . ton P . P . S . D ., H . W . Bruton P . P . G . S . D ., T . Nolson Foster P . P . G . S . W ., Rev . H . G . Layton P . P . G . C , Geo . Roberts P . P . G . S . B ., W . Roberts W . M . 1005 , W . A . Hill P . P . G . S . D . ( Herefordshire ) , F . Fisher P . P . G . S . W ., E . S . Joseph P . P . G . J . D ., 13 . D . Worsley P . P . G . S . W ., E .

G . Woodward P . P . G . O ., W . B . Stooker P . P . G . J . D ., E . Browne P . P . G . S . B . Wilts , F . J . Blake W . M . 855 P . G . S . D ., C . S . Atkins , G . Norman , E . Lawrenoe , E . Gregory , J . Bmton , T . H . Chance , J . Barnard , J . Weston jun ., C . Taynton , G . Buchanan , W . Fream , T . White , E . T . Chipp , W . H . Rew , W . J . Lifton , Dr . F . Canisimo ( America ) , E . Hor . look P . M .. T . Leader , J . Powell , G . R . Shemalt , W . R . Baker , C . E .

Quilter , Dr . Peacock , W . C . Heane , G . Horton , T . Hunt , E . George , R . Matthews , D . Buokle , J . A . Matthews , J . Cooper , W . Curtis , T . Robinson , J . Knight , J . Murrell , R . Shileton , E . W . Piokard , D . J Newman , T . J . Pooley , T . Price , 0 . G . Clark , J . Poytress , H . Winfield . J . M . Webb , C . Hooper , J . R . Haviland , J . R . Andrews , G . H . Edwards , J . Heastie , E . Niblett , W . Renwick , T . H . Daniels , W . Gardner , B .

Shadgett , S . Aitken , T . Steeds , T . Wood , & c . Tho Lodge was opened in ample form , and the minutes of lost rogulnr meeting confirmed , Bro . J . Brook-Smith then duly installed Bro . S . Mosa into the chair of King Solomon according to anciont custom . The W . M . invested his Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . A . V . Hatton I . P . M ., G . Haynes S . W ., R . Matthews J . W ., E . D . Worsley P . M . Sac , T . White

Traaa ., J . A . Matthews S . D ., D . Buckle J . D ., G . K . Prowse P . M . Director of Ceremonies , J . Kelly I . G ., B . Doyle Tyler . After which the W . M . closed the Lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where a repast , embracing all the delicacies of the season , was provided by Bro . G . H . Grogan , whioh gave universal satisfaction . The W . M . gave tho usual Loyal and Masonio

toaststhe first being the Queen and the Craft , —Solo by Bro . R . Matthews" God save the Queen . " Thon H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . ; in . doing so he remarked that we had a Grand Master ot onr head whom we not only admired and loved , but all Masons throughout the universe respected , as the Prince of Masons . Solo by Bro . Lifton — " God bless the Prince of Wales . " Prov . Grand Master Lord

Sherborne , D . P . G . M . Bro . Newmarch , and Prov . Grand Lodge . After speaking in eulogistic terms of Lord Sherborne and Bro . Newmarch , the W . M . coupled with the toast the names of Bro . A . V . Hatton P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Baron de Ferrieres P . G . R ., who suitably responded ; the latter brother giving some of his experiences in regard to the Charities . It is worthy of rocord that the brother in question is a

Vicepatron of the three Institutions , and so much has he the welfare of the Order at heart that the Province is exceedingly proud of him . In giving the health of tho Installing Master , Bro . J . Brook-Smith , the W . M . remarked that no words of his could express his thanks for the kind and efficient manner in which Bro . Brook-Smith had conducted the ceremony . It may here be said that one and all of the brethren

were exceedingly delighted with the masterly and able manner tbe Installing Master did the work ; seldom , if over , had they seen it done so well . The brethron having drank tbe toast heartily , the Installing Master responded , thanking the brethren of tho Royal Lebanon for the hearty reception he had received at their hands , and saying that what he had done he considered was only a duty . In his

observations he impressed upon all present the necessity , in these days of gigantic strides in the Masonic world , to admit none into our Lodges who would not bring credit and honour with them , so that when we meet in Lodge we may truly say we are a band of brothers , and all good fellows . The Installing Master then asked the W . M . for his gavel , when he proposed the health of tho W . M ., remarking

that he was convinced the brethren had made a wise selection in choosing their Master in the person of Bro . Moss , to whom he wished a prosperous year of office . The W . M . briefly responded , thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . Then followed the toasts of the Visitors , Charities , Officers , and Tylor . The evenin "

was spent harmoniously , and the proceedings were enlivened with songs from Bros . R . Matthews , Lifton , Kelly , Woodward , Aitken , Worsley , and Clarke . Bro . Horton furnished a great treat , viz ., a solo on tbe oboe , which was fully appreciated . The Royal Lebanon Lodge can look baok upon its installation night with a degree of pride . May it over continue the same .

Metropolitan Chapter, No. 1507.

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER , No . 1507 .

THE members of this Chapter inaugurated their second year on Thursday , 6 th November , -when Comp . J . R . Stacey was installed into the first Principal ' s Chair . The Chapter was consecrated in July 1878 , and for a time the gatherings were held at tbe Metro , politan Club , Pentonville-road , where likewise the Metropolitan Lodge was wont to hold its meetings . Consequent , however , upon

the great accession of members to tbe Lodge , the brethren had to seek fresh fields and pastures new , and they are now located at Anderton ' s Hotel . The Metropolitan Club has lately changed hands , and the members of the several Lodges and Chapters who were in the habit of assembling under its roof have had to migrate . The meeting on the occasion it is now our province to record was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , where the Companions assembled at 4 . 30 . Comp .

Metropolitan Chapter, No. 1507.

T . A . Adams P . Z . noted as installing Principal , and he was assisted by Comp . James Terry P . Z ., Secretary Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . The Principals elect were Comps . J . R . Stacey M . E . Z ., W . J . Ferguson H ., and W . M . Stiles J . The two former have already passed the Chair in R . A . Masonry , and in their case the ceremony was necessarily curtailed , but the installation of Comp .

Stiles gave tho veteran Comp . Adams an opportunity of displaying the marvellous aptitude he has for conducting Masonio ceremonies . Tho Officers were appointed as under : —J . Willing I . P . Z . Treas ., C . W . nudson Scribe E ., J . Douglass Scribe N ., H . Stiles P . S ., T . J . FIvland 1 st Assist ., W . Cook 2 nd Assist ., W . S . Daniel D . C ., W . Side W . S ., T . C . Edmonds Assistant Steward , R . E . Barnes Janitor .

The agenda paper contained the names of no less than six candidates for exaltation , but unfortunately neither of those wore in attendance ; consequently , after the transaction of routine business , the Chapter was closed . A capital banquet was served , under the personal super , impendence of Comp . F . H . Clemow , who evidenoed his desire to study the exigencies of the occasion by forestalling the time set down by

balf-an-honr , thus avoiding the wearisome interval that would have occurred consequent upon the non attendance of the candidates . This forethought enabled the M . E . Z . to go through the toast list without that amount of rushing and scrambling we are getting almost too much accustomed to . On the removal of the cloth , Comp . Stacey , who is a most genial President , said that he should make his remarks

concise , and as brief as possible , therefore , without further preface he would call on them to do honour to the first toast— " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry . " This was most heartily received , and then tbe M . E . Z . gave , in qnick succession , " The Prince of Wales , the First Grand Principal , " " The Pro Grand Principal and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . " Comp . James Willing inn . now

rose with very great gratification to propose the health of their osteemed M . E . Z . He referred to the estimable qualities of Companion Stncey , from whose ability as an instructor , both in Craft and R . A . Masonry , personally he had derived much benefit . Companion Stacey spared no amount of labour , and his eleotion must inevitably tend to the advancement of the Metropolitan Chapter , and he was suro tho

Companions , one and all , would join with him in heartily drinking the toast . Full honour was done by all present , and then the M . E . Z . rose : He would eleot to tako the royal road , and at once get out of his present difficulty . He was eminently gratified at the kind way in which Comp . Willing had spoken of his exertions . This was nob the first ohair he had filled , and so long as ho was so well received he

trusted it would not be the last . He assured the Companions that every exertion should be made by him to further their interests , aud conclndod by again thanking Comp . Willing and the members for the hearty reception they had given him . The next toast that was offered was tho health of the I . P . Z ., whose exertions had met with such favourable results . A very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel had been presented by the members which bore the following inscription : —

Presented to Comp . James Willing , By the Members of the Metropolitan Chapter , No . 1507 , As a token of esteem and respect , and in recognition of kind and able services , As Founder and first M . E . Z . 6 th November 1879 .

Comp . Stacey , in offering the toast , dilated eloquently upon the zeal and ability Comp . Willing displayed j for the advancement of their Chapter as its Principal he had exerted himself most strenuousl y , and now , as a member , he ( Comp Stacey ) was assured he would be none the loss zealous . After a song— "Eily Mavoureen "—by Comp . F . Clemow , the I . P . Z . replied . He felt ho was surrounded by an

assemblage who would sympathise with him , and appreciate all he bad to say . Unquestionably throughout his year the time had passed most pleasantly , and the gatherings had been oharaoterised by good fellowship . He had had , both in Lodge and Chapter , some most pleasant meetings in the establishment conducted by Bro . Cox j but events had transpired whioh necessitated thoir removal , and indi .

vidnally he did not think they eould havo secured better quarters than where they were now assembled . Anderton ' s Hotel seemed to be the recognised plaoe for Masonio gatherings , aad ho was sure the Bros . Clemow would strive might and main to make them comfortable ; he thoughtboth Lodge and Chapter might be congratulated on this point . Comp . Willing then expressed his indebtedness to Compa .

Terry and Adams , who , in the formation of the Chapter and in the conduct of the early portion of its affairs , had both rendered excellent service . He also expressed his deep obligations to his Officers ; the support they hnd given had materially tended to ensure the success that had been achieved . The jewel the Companions had pre . sented him with would ever be highly prized , and ho trusted their

present happy relationship would long continue . The next toast was the health of the Installing Officers of the evening—Comps . Adams and Terry , whose many qualities the M . E . Z . gracefully commended to the Companions . Previous to the reply of these worthy Past Prin . cipals , the M . E . Z . called on Comp . Morgan foi a reading . The selec tion made was a little poem entitled " Brought to Light , " which was

given with much dramatic feeling , intensified by an intimation Comp . Morgan said he had that morning received of the death , at the age of eighty-one , of thn old lady with whom he had identified some of the main incidents of the story . Comp . Adams then briefly acknowledged the compliment that had been paid him , and he was followed by Comp . Terry , who assured the M . E . Z . and Companions thnt anything

he could do to forward the interests of Freemasonry , whether in Craft or Royal Arch , it would ever be his desire to do . Comp . Terry strongly urged that to make our ceremonies impressive th » y should be rendered with dignity and solemnity : this would make those who listened to them for the first time the more deeply impressed with

the importance of what they were undertaking . To him it was intensely gratifying to see the Chapter so well conducted . In proposing the health of the Companion Principals , aud Officers of the Chapter , the M . E . Z . said that the Haggai and Joshua were both competent Royal Arch Masons , and both were capable of imparting