Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766 .

THIS prosperous young Lodge held its annual meeting on Wednesday , at the Town Hall , Shoreditoh . Lodge was opened soon after 3 o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . James . Alfred Jones , who was supported by a very large gathering of Craftsmen , amongst whom wo may mention Bros . Past Masters L . Stean , G . T . Barr , Elias Benjamin , Joseph Cox Sec , A . A . Clement S . W . and W . M . elect , the Officers of the Lodge , W . Clarke P . G . P . Hon . Member , and the

following Visitors : —Bros . J . Smith W . M . 193 , Thos . Fletcher 33 , John Roberts 1816 , A . Bradgate 55 , E . Heard 95 , C . Gooding 1329 , Max Trenberg 1728 , G . H . F . Kowe 1096 , G . W . Danter 392 , R . J . Saunders 861 , G . T . Turner P . M . 183 , R . B . Harper P . M . and Seo . 813 , G . W . Mustoe 813 , G . A . Christmas 27 , G . Wade 1310 , A . R . Trew 959 , C . Lorkin W . M . 1524 , C . Sims 861 , H . Salter 861 , F . Bruce

P . M . 1976 , C . W . Cox P . M . and Seo . 1566 ( Mayor of Maidenhead ) , C . W . Smyth S . W . 1524 , W . Idiens 925 , J . Green 933 , E . Wallace J . W . S 07 , J . E . Shand P . M . 1563 , S . L . Barker W . M . 860 , G . Heritage 860 , D . M . Correll 193 , J . A . Collings Org . 1693 , A . Westerby 185 , C . B . Carter W . M . 1662 , W . Burroughs S . D . 1437 , Thomas Price P . M . 946 , H . Brett 1579 , W . Clarke 1158 , W . H . Baker S . W . 1641

G . Chant 813 , R . Senecal P . M . 569 , C . Corriok 101 , H . G . Buss A . G . Sec , F . W . Terry J . W . 214 , Thomas Hill 813 , H . P . Matthews 569 , T . M . Francis 55 , A . Smeed 180 , N . Hempstead 180 , E . W . Syramons 1471 , E . Sims P . M . Sir Hugh Myddelton , W . W . Morgan S . W . 211 , & o . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . James Austin , who was proposed by

Bro . Edgar T . Clark , seconded by Bro . J . W . Griffiths . The result was in favour of the candidate . Bro . A . J . Heard then underwent examination , and in due course was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The W . M . elect was presented for the benefits of installation , and the outgoing Master performed the ceremony in an eminently satisfactory manner . After the Board of Installed Masters

had completed their portion of the work of the day , the members below the rank of I . M . were re-admitted , and they saluted the new Master in the three degrees . The following brethren were then appointed as Officers for the ensuing twelvemonths : —Bros . James Alfred Jones I . P . M ., Jas . Fanston S . W ., E . Walker J . W ., Eev . H . G . Henderson , M . A ., Chaplain , Daniel King Treas ., Joseph Cox Secretary ,

Frank Matthews S . D ., R . Drysdale J . D ., H . J . Thrower I . G ., L . A . Harrison M . C , G . C . Young Organist , and E . T . Clark Steward . After the addresses had been delivered , the candidate named above—Mr . James Austin—was introduced and initiated into the Order , Bro . Clement performing tbe ceremony in a very creditable manner . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the outgoing Master , and

graceful allusion made to the satisfactory way in which he had carried out the duties of his office . This compliment was suitably acknowledged , and Lodge closed . After a short interval , a capital banquet was served 5 the arrangements reflecting the highest credit npon Messrs . Humphreys and Devine , to whom the service had been entrusted . No time was lost , and each course was

presented with every regard to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . briefly introduced the Loyal toasts—The Queen and the Craft , and the Health of H . R . H . the M . W . the Grand Master ; the National Anthem and God Bless the Prince of Wales being sung with the customary amount of enthusiasm , Bros . Strickland and Meriton sustaining the solo parts . In speaking

to the toast of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M . the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , the W . M . referred to the pains displayed by the Pro Grand Master at the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge to conduct the business in a complete and dignified manner . Bros . Buss ( Assistant Grand Secretary ) and Clarke ( Past Grand Pursuivant ) replied , and

then the I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He approached this pleasurable duty with all the cordiality and enthusiasm which should follow when a man is called upon to do honour to a consistent and successful Mason . Bro . Clement was one of the founders of the St . Leonard Lodge , and had worked his way up to the chair from the office of Inner Guard . He ( Bro . Jones ) had

great pleasure in offering the toast for the acceptance of the brethren . After a song—the Powder Monkey—by Bro . T . Douglass , the W . M . replied . After thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him in responding to the toast so enthusiastically , he assured them his best services should be at the disposal of the Lodge . In speaking of the Installirg Master the W . M . said : The ceremony of the day

had been admirably rendered ; personally he thanked Bro . Jones for the way in which he had carried it out . After a song by Bro . Strickland , Bro . Jones modestly acknowledged the compliment paid him , and assured the brethren of the gratification he experienced in the assurance he had received that his exertions were appreciated . Each of the Past Masters of the Lodge who were present

acknowledged the toast proposed in their honour ; Bro . Barr offering some well-considered remarks , that met with cordial endorsement . Oar humorous friend and brother H . P . Matthews was next called upon for a song ; this he gave so much to the liking of the brethren that an enthusiastic demand for a second ditty had to be complied with . As a matter of course the initiate was complimented , and after his

toast had been responded to , the Masonic Institutions were bronght under the notice of the members by the W . M ., who called on Bros . Buss and Clarke to respond . The latter brother eloquently descanted on what was being done by the three Institutions connected with the Craft , and made a special appeal on behalf of the

Benevolent Institution , with which ho is associated more closely as a member of the Committee . For the Visitors Bros . Cox and Price replied . Reference was next made to the zeal displayed by the Officers of the Lodge , and after acknowledgment had been made , the Tyler gave the parting toast . In addition to the brethren we have already named , Bros . C . W . Cox aud J . Cox contributed some capital songs .

Anchor And Hope Lodge, No. 37.

ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE , No . 37 .

THE monthly mooting of this Lodge was hold on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at the Masonio Hall , Swan Hotel , Bolton , at six o ' clock in the evening . Bros . G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . S . G . D . Grand Steward Scotland W . M ., E . M . Garatang I . P . M ., John Booth S . W ., H . W . Pacey P . Prov . G . Org . Borks and Bucks J . W ., James Newton P . Prov . ! S . G . D . Secretary , J . W . Poyntz S . D ., R . Nightingale as J . D ., J . M . Bentley , Mus . DocOrganist , J . Naylor as I . G ., Roiley

, Tyler , Higson Assistant Tyler j Past Masters Johnson Mills , D . K . Freeman , James Walker ; Bros . Gillibrand , Robinson , Musgrave . Visitors—Bros . Geo . Taylor P . M . 146 , Richard Duxbury W . M . 146 , John Isherwood W . M . 221 , Nathaniel Nicholson P . M . 1723 , Jas Heywood P . M . 1723 . J . Duxbury W . M . 1335 , Edward Barber P . M . 113 , J . McAdam 381 . The minutes having been confirmed ,

Lodge was advanced forthwith to the second degree , when Bros . Robinson and Gillibrand passed a satisfactory examination , and were entrusted . Lidgo was opened in the third degree , when tbe candidates wero readmitted , and severally raised to tlie sublime degree of Master Mason by the W . M . Bro . Brockbank , by whom the traditional history was given . The working tools , tokens , & c , were explained by

Bros . Nicholson and Duxbury . Lodgo was closed to the first degree . Mr . James William Mathor , Solicitor , Bolton , who had been duly announced in the circular calling tho meeting , having been proposed in open Lodge at tho last regular meeting , was balloted for and elected . Brother John Booth Senior Warden was nnanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . On the motion of Bro . Newton , seconded

by the W . M ., it was resolved to contribute one guinea to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund . Bros . Naylor and Freeman wero appointed to audit tho accounts for tho past year . It was agreed to hold the Annual Festival on the first Monday in January next . Hearty good wishes wero expressed from the visiting brethren , after which the S . W . read a portion of the Ancient Rules and Charges . Lodge was then closed in peace and harmony , at 8 o ' clock .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

DE-LA POLE CONCLAVE , KINGSTON-UPONHULL , No . 132 .

A REGULAR meeting of this Conclave was held at the Masonio Rooms , Charlotte-street , Hull , on the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of E . Sir Kt . George Wilson M . P . S . Amongst other Sir Knig hts present there were Em . Sir Knights Preston and Ansdell ; Sir Knights W . Gillett , A . P . Wilson , Wing , Cheesman , Wright , Cooper , Severs , Highmoor , and Matthews . After the calling of the muster roll and confirmation of the minntes of the previous Conclaves ,

Worshipful Brother Geo . L . Shackles P . M . of the Alexandra Lodge No . 1151 , and Bros . W . A . Bennett S . W . and J . Chappel I . G . of the De-la-Pole Lodge , No . 1605 , who had been elected at previous Conclaves were duly installed and proclaimed as Knights of the Order . A College of Viceroys was subsequently opened , and Sir Knight A . P . Wilson V . E . elect , was duly installed and inducted into the office of

Viceroy of the Conclave , the ceremony being rendered by Eminent Sir Knight James R . Ansdell P . S ., after which , a Senate being called , Eminent Sir Knight W . Gillett M . P . S . elect was enthroned . The newly-installed M . P . S . stated that owing to the lateness of the hour the investiture of the Officers would be deferred until the following

meeting , when the addresses to each Officer would be delivered by Eminent Sir Knight A . P . Wilson , the newly-elected Viceroy . The Conclave was closed in ancient form , after which the Companions adjourned to the refectory , where a substantial and enjoyable banquet was served , and the usual Red Cross toasts given and responded to .

Ye Antiente Fraternitie Of Ye Rahere Almoners."—Smoking Concert.

YE ANTIENTE FRATERNITIE OF YE RAHERE ALMONERS . " —SMOKING CONCERT .

THERE was a large gathering of members and friends of this Charitable Institution ( amongst whom are numbered several well-known Freemasons ) , at the first of a series of Smoking Concerts , held at the Manchester Hotel , E . G ., on Monday last . Amongst the general company were Bros . Joseph Young , A . E . Emdin , J . Deverall CO ., and many others . Amongst the vocalists were Bros . Theodore Distin , Chaplin Henry , Wakefield Reed , Seymour-Smith , G . S .

Graham , Egbert Roberts , and others . The whole of the Officers of the Grand Council of the Fraternity were present , and their friends completely occupied all the available space , there being nearly 200 persons present . The entertainment was excellent , and the result very successful , the alms chest largely contributed to , and a large number of annnal subscribers being enrolled . The Chairman , Bro .

Stevens , and Mr . Sangster , the worthy Recorder ( or Secretary ) , respectively addressed the company dnring a necessary interval , recounting the past good works of the Institution , and their remarks met with much appreciation . We are informed that the second of the series of these Concerts will be given on the 14 th of January next , and we hope it may meet with a like success .

A Convocation was held of the North London Chapter of Improvement on Thursday evening , 6 th inst ., at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , at 8 o ' clock . Comps . H . Stiles Z ., Hubbard H ., Brasted J ., Radcliffe S . N ., Knight P . S . The attendances at this Chapter of Improvement have greatly increased now the winter has thoroughly set in .