Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

—to : — SUBURBAN LODGE , No . 1702 . THE installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge took place on Friday , 8 th instant , at that charming roadside hostelry , tho Abercorn Arms Hotel , Groat StanmoTe , and was one of the most successful gatherings the Lodge can record . There were upwards of thirty visitors , beside whom the Lodge was honoured by the presence of the R . W . P . G . M . Colonel Sir Francis Bnrdett , Bart ., whose attendance not onlv gavo eclat to the occasion , but bore testimony to tho

appreciation of the Lodge and its members , be having paid a similar unofficial visit during the previous year . The attendance of brethren was unusually strong , for was it not known that the retiring W . M . intended to instal his successor . Lodge was opened in dne form by the W . M . ( Bro . Charles Hawksley ) , J . F . Hepburn S . W . ( and W . M . elect ) , C . S . Buck J . D ., J . Tickle P . M . P Z . P . P . G . E . Middlesex Trea .,

J . Hill Secretary Acting as DeaeoD , F . J . Tyler and G . II . Hnnter , C . Winstanley I . G . ; Bros . W . T . Buck P . M ., E . Shutt , E . Watson , E . C . Kilsby , J . M . Draper , G . TT . Carter , J . Tregaskis , W . Cropley , A . J . Oliver , Jno . Waddington jnn ., J . T . S . Roberts , Geo . Eobinson , A . J . Hone Goldney , E . H . Sonthgate , ' William TJrry . N . L . Tindell , L . M . Williams , J . Davenport , Thomas Charlton , H . S . Benison , E .

Stockdalo , Adolphe Sawer , Thomas Lee Roberts , J . Very Tyler . Visitors—Sir Francis Bnrdett , Bart ., P . G . M Middlesex , F . Hastings Miller P . P . G . O . Middlesex , A . Bffck P . G . S . W . Essex , Fountain © 45 , H . Buff 95 , H . W . Ruff P . M . 95 , G . W . Tiffin 95 , G . B . Cutler 217 , W . H . Tiper 474 , W . Moore 615 , W . J . Sperring 780 , H . Wilkins W . M . 902 , J . J . Bell P . M . 1178 , Liebman 1196 , F . Eckstein P . M . 1196 ,

G . H . Hunter P . M . 1298 , G . Buckland P . M . 1319 , F . Clive 1319 , T . Gates W . M . 1599 , S . Brookes P . M . 1608 , A . H . St . Legerl 777 , P . Ralme 1804 , E . H . Parnell 1809 , C . Brown 1814 , W . H . Murfitt 1861 . T . Vincent P . M . 1861 , T . Boyes Langton , J . Best Cripplegate . The minntes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , as well as the Auditors' account of the Lodge funds , which was received

and adopted , Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Davenport and Tregaskis , who wore candidates for raising , vrprc interrogated by the Worshipful Master , and entrusted . After which , Lodge being opened in the third degree , they were raised according to ancient enstom , the ceremony being rendered in a most impressive manner by tho Worshipful Master .

Brother W . J . Buck Past Master having presented the Worshipful Master elect , the ceremony of installation bad proceeded to the stage at which all below the rank of I . M . aro requested to retire , when it was announced that the E . W . P . G . M . was withont . A deputation having been sent to receive him , some little delay occurred , but when his entrance to the Lodge was announced , he was received and

saluted with fnll Masonic honours , which were briefly but heartily acknowledged . A Board of Installed Masters having been constituted , the ceremony was then proceeded with , Brother Hepburn being duly installed into the chair of K . S . by his predecessor , to the satisfaction of a critical audience , comprising some 18 Past Masters . The Installed Masters' degree being closed , and tho Worshipful Master

congratulated , the brethren of the different ranks were called ID , to whom it was duly announced and proclaimed , after which the Wor . shipful Master proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers , at the pamc time pointing out their duties in fit terms , and complimenting the Treasurer and Secretary on their reappointment . The following are the names of the brethren invested : —Bros . C . Buck S . W ., G . H .

Carter J . W ., E . W . Shutt S . D ., C . Winstanley J . D ., E . Watson I . G ., J . Waddington jun . Organist , W . T . Buck P . M . Wine Steward , E . C . Kilsby M . C ., J . M . Draper Assistant Wine Steward , W . L . Tindell and E . Stockdale Stewards , J . Very Tyler . The Installing Master , Brother C . Hawksley , then delivered the addresses to the Master , Wardens and Brethren generally , in a masterly

and impressive manner , which reflected great credit on himself and won the approbation of every one present . The usual routine business of the Lodge being despatched , it was closed in peace and harmony , and adjourned . Owing to the Lodge being held in the room in which the banquet was afterwards served , the interval during which the tables were being spread afforded tho

brethren an opportunity of a qniet stroll in the neighbourhood ; this formed a very pleasant incident in the day ' s proceedings—lawn tennis , & c . being indulged in by those on " active pleasure bent . " It was therefore close upon seven o'clock before the company sat down to the excellent repast provided for the occasion by the much esteemed host—Bro . C . Veal—and it goes without saying that ample

justice was done to it by those present . Time , which waiteth not for a Worsbipfnl Master , was now somewhat advanced , and after grace had been said , the W . M . proceeded to give the toasts in rapid succession—indeed , with such rapidity that it involved the curtailment to a large extent of the printed programme and book of songs which had been thoughtfully provided for the occasion . In responding

to the toast of his health , the Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Sir Francis Bnrdett again expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be present , not alone for the hospitality which he had enjoyed , but the opportunity of being present dnring the installation of the Worshipful Master . He referred to the manner in which the I . P . M . had performed the ceremony , in the most eulogistic

terms , as well as to the other working in the Lodgo , which he said convinced him that every member , from the Master downwards , was determined to discharge the duties in a satisfactory manner . The I . P . M . ( Bro . Hawksley ) in proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , spoke in complimentary terms of the brother whom ho had

placed as his successor , and trusted that he would be supported by the Officers whom he had that day appointed . The W . M . , in response , expressed his gratitude to the brethren for the manner in which the toast bad been received , and trusted to be spared to preside over their meetings with satisfaction to all . The haste with which the toasts followed the removal of the cloth was productive of an

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omission , which was here sought to be remedied , viz .. the passing round of the Charity box . For this occasion Bro . Hawksley had pre . pared for presentation to the Lodge a nnique and altogether fitting receptacle for the offerings of the brethren , and which is well worthy the inspection of visitors . In form , a cube about 3 ^ inches square ; it rests on buses of proportionate size , forming steps thereto . It was

made of oak , sa ; d to be 800 years old , out of a building in which Masonry long found a home , and in which Brother Hawksley and two other founders of the Suu-TJrbau Lodge first saw " light . " The top is monnted with the device of a square and compasses of sufficient size to allow the necessary aperture for coin . The front bears the name and number of the Lodge , with a pierced five-point star in

centre , and on the reverse the following inscription : — "Presented by Bro . Charles Hawksley W . M ., 8 th June 1883 , as a memento of the Charity Fund , ostablished during hiH year of office , 1882-3 . " The presentation made , the box was immediately dedicated to its intended service . The W . M . then save the toast of the Immediate Past Master , and referred in a feeling manner to his services , particularly

dnring that day , and at the sam « time expressed the pleasure it afforded him to present the jewel which tho Lodge had voted to him as the "fifth" Master ; to which Bro . Hawksley briefly responded . Time pressing , only one of the numerous array of visitors was called upon to respond , and that devolved npon Bro . Hastings Miller , Past Prov . Grand Organist Middlesex , who expressed on their behalf the

pleasure all had experienced in visiting the Lodge , and their appreciation of the manner in which the Master had been installed . The Tyler's toast brought tho proceedings at the table to a close , but several brethren who were not compelled by the exigencies of rail service , which demanded catching one train in order to catch another ,

remained until it was time to catch the last . Thus ended a thoroughly enjoyable day , which will be looked back on by those who witnessed the ceremony with pleasurable recollections for many years to come . We understand Bro . Hawksley is representing the Lodge as Steward for the Boy's Festival . We heartily wish him a success equal to that of Friday last .

United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 . —The popularity attained by this young but exceedingly vigorous Lodge of Instruction , continues to increase , and the weekly meetings , at the Lngard Tavern , Lngard-road , Peckham , are always well attended . On Wednesday last Brother Thomas filled the chair as W . M ., sup . ported by Bros . Walter Martin Preceptor , Harvey S . W ., Bartlett

J . W , Wimble S . D ., Lean J . D ., Shorter I . G ., Eothoroe Secretary , Brnnker P . M ., Ledger W . M . 1564 , Bellis W . M . 1901 , Leonard , Lnmpen , Pnsey-Eedle , Morgan , Andrews , and many others . The ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , after which the first section of the lecture was given by Brother Eotheroe and the second by Bro . Bellis . The working was executed in the most commend .

able manner , and afforded considerable pleasure and edification to the brethren present . The Lodge may be congratulated upon having secured the assistance of Bro . Martin as Preceptor , for although a young Mason , and not having yet passed the chair , he is gifted with much tact , intelligence and ability , and is perfect in the whole of the working . Thus the advance made by the regular

attendants at the Lodge has been of a marked and gratifying cha . racter . The headquarters of the Lodge are very convenient of access , being within a few minutes walk of the Qneens-road , Old Kent-road , and Nunhead railway stations , whilst the tramways from Blackfriars , Westminster , and other parts , almost pass the door . Every matter

of detail that can in any way conduce to the comfort and convenience cf tho brethren has been considerately studied by Bro . Alfred Pusey , the proprietor of the hotel , and consequently the meetings are of a very enjoyable , as well as beneficial character . The Lodge meets every Wednesday evening , from 7 . 30 to 9 . 30 , and visitors are alwayg most cordially welcomed .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , N ., Saturday , 9 th inst . Present—Bros . Gribbell W . M ., Ferrar S . W ., Dixie J . W ., Forss S . D ., Lone I . G ., Lorkin Preceptor , Galer Secretary . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Galer offered himself as candidate , and was examined and

entrusted . Lodge opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Forss worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren ; and the fifth , assisted by Bro . Dixie . Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Brother Ferrar was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All business being ended , Lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned to Saturday , 16 th inst .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , TSo . 507 — At the usual meeting of this Lodge of Instruction at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwoll New Boad , S . E ., on Friday , the 8 th inst ., Brother E . A . Francis presided as Worsbipfnl Master . Amongst others present were Bros . Sarjeant S . W ., JohDson J . W ., Jones S . D ., Hooper J . D ., Bate I . G ., James Stevens P . M . and Preceptor , Poore Secretary , Richardson , & c . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed

in Brother Francis's usual careful and efficient manner , and subsequently the second and third sections of the F . C . Lecture were worked by the brethren in good style . On the Lodgo being lowered , Brother Sarjeant was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing week , and his Officers were appointed in rotation . The ceremony of installation is to be rehearsed in this Lodge of Instruction on Friday , the 22 nd instant , and the Preceptor , Brother James Stevens , has been elected Master and Installing Master for the occasion .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No 1949 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 12 th June , at the Prince Eegent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton . Present : —Bros , Francis W . M ., Eichardson S . W .,