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— : o : — METEOPOLITAN . — . o ;—TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE . No . 898

THE Installation meeting took place on Wednesday , 30 th ult ., at tho Assembly Rooms , Newby Place , Poplar , under the presidency of Bro . W . Bigg W . M ., who was supported by Past Masters J . Byford , H . Rogers , G . Graveley , J . W . Pulsford , H . Cooper , J . C . Armstrong , Geo . Shearman , A . G . Duck , G . Bidders , J . J . Carter , Jas . Williams , C . Chapman , J . Gordon , and several Officers and other Brethren . Lodge being opened , Messrs . P . N . Egan and J . Regan were initiated .

Bro . E . F . Williams S . W . and W . M .-elect was then presented , and in a Board of Installed Masters was inducted into tho chair according to ancient rite . The business-like way of the W . M . in appointing his Officershis first duty—gave great satisfaction to all present . Throughout the whole ceremony , says the " East London Observer , " Bro . Bigg

was most precise , his delivery of the various addresses and charges being exceedingly clear , earnest , and impressive , and it is gonerally agreed that no preceding occupant of the chair has reflected greater credit on the Lodge than the I . P . M . In the course of the ceremony he was materially assisted by Bro . H . Rogers , who acted as D . C .

Bro . Pulsford P . M . proposed , and Bro . Armstrong P . M . seconded , that an address on vellum , expressing the appreciation of the Brethren , be presented to Bro . Bigg , and this being unanimously agreed to , Bro . Byford P . M . proposed , and Bro . Gordon P . M . seconded , that a grant of twenty guineas be awarded to the retiring

Secretary , Bro . Dr . C . Wyatt Smith P . M ., P . Z ., in recognition of his able and efficient services to the Lodgo in that capacity for twenty-one years , this being the contribution of the Lodge towards a voluntary fund that will be contributed to by the Brethren individually . The proposition was carried .

A jewel was then presented by the W . M . to Bro . Bigg . The W . M . expressed the wishes of tho Lodge when he thanked the I . P . M . for his services in the chair , and said it set a heavy task before himself to emulate such a predecessor . Other Masonic business having beon tranacted , tho Lodgo was

closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the London Tavern , where an admirable banquet awaited them , about 150 sitting down at the table . Owing to the thoughtful arrangements of Bro . Duck every Brother knew his place when he entered tho room , and in a very few minutes every seat was occupied .

The Loyal toasts having been honoured , the I . P . M . proposed the W . M ., referring to his work in the Lodge in the various offices ho had filled , and his creditable way of fulfilling the duties of each as a good augury for his work in the chair . Tho W . M . briefly thanked the Brethren , aud hoped , with tho assistance of the P . M . ' s and the able staff of Officers he had appointed , and with the support of the Brethren , to uphold the integrity of the Lodge .

In proposing the I . P . M . and Installing Master the W . M . alluded to his own diffidence in following such a predecessor . He had been most assiduous in all that could promote the prosperity of tho Lodge , and had left it in a flourishing condition . Bro . Bigg , in response , said that he tried to do his duty efficiently as Installing Master , and he hoped that , following in the footsteps of previous P . M . ' s , all succeeding W . M . ' s would instal thoir successors . It had a . good effect in the Lodge .

Responding for the Past Masters Bro . Graveley said that for several years in succession the chair had beon occupied by those who were his initiates . They had proceeded step by step until they were rewarded with the position that was , or should be , the ambition of every Freemason to occupy . The beauties of Craft Masonry grow upon us as we learn them . For bis own part , when he had filled the chair of the Rosicrucian College , his round of Masonic duty would be completed .

Bro . Byford could say , as their Treasurer , that the Lodge was in an excellent financial position . ' . . Bro . Duck referred to his initiation ten years ago by Brother Graveley , upon whom he looked as his father in Masonry . In being appointed as Secretary he followed an old and worthy Mason , and would endeavour to fill that most important position to their satisfaction .

Bro . Rogers said he was senior P . M . present . He had been twenty-six years in the Lodge ; for sixteen years P . M ., and for twenty-four years in office . His infant was Bro . Graveley P . M ., for he had first shown to him the light of Masonry . He would stick to them so long as he had health and strength .

For the Visitors , of whom there were between forty and fifty , Bros . Anderson , Gardiner , and Cutchey responded , complimenting the Lodge on its excellent working , and the zeal of its P . Ms , and Officers .

For the Charities , Bro . Pulsford P . M . responded . He hoped to take a good list when he went down to Biighton to the Boys Festival . Bro . Gordon P . M ., although called upon to respond , thought the case in better hands with Bro . Pulsford , who was a better beggar than himself . He thought they had done their duty to the Craft generally in becoming patrons of all the Institutions .

During the intervals , a capital musical programme was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Harry Tipper P . Prov . G . Reg . Herts . P . M . 185 , 2051 , 2390 , & c . Madame Mille Malenoir sang " The Green Isle of Erin " and " The old countrie , " with great success ; and Bro . H . Tipper gave a finished performance on tho handbells of " Good Company , " and , as an encore , the " Intermezzo , " in

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* ' Cavalliera Rusticana . " A violin solo by Miss Gertie Tipper , and the part singing of the " Royal Criterion Glee singers , " were also worthy of special mention .

RAVENSBOURNE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1601 . THE annual supper was held at the Rising Sun , Rushey Green , Bro . R . D . Heckols W . M . R-wensbourne Lodge in the chair . After the repast thi toasts were honoured , that of the Ravensboume

Lodge of Instruction , given from the chair , boing responded to by Bro . G . A . Pickering P . M . P . G . Steward . That of tho Ravensbourne Lodge , proposed by Bro . A . A . Drew P . M . met with a

suitable acknowledgment from the Chairman . Local Lodges of Instruction was replied to by Bros . Jas . Speller , Walter Martin , and A . A . Drew , whilst Bros . Pickering aud Drew replied for tho Officers . o o o

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

SINCERITY LODGE , No . 189 . AT the meeting on the 11 th inst ., the members presented Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D ., with a silver tea pot , as a wedding gift . Bro . A . S . Hendry the Secretary , who made tho presentation ,

said Bro . Lemon had obtained high honours in his Lodge and tho Provincial Grand Lodge , and the Lodgo recently congratalated him on attaining his majority . He was the most bountiful supporter

in the Provmco of Devon of the Great Masonic Charities . They asked him to accept the gift in token of osteeni and affectionate fraternal feeling , with which he was regarded by every member of the Lodge .

Bro . F . E . Sach the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . George Hawken was unanimously re-elected Treasurer .

o o o WEAR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1121 . THE Members of this Lodge , which meets at Bishop Auckland , were favoured on Friday , the 8 th inst ., by a visit from the Officers of the Province of Durham . There was a large attendance of Brethren , upwards of twenty Lodges being represented .

The Provincial Officers expressed their gratification with the admirable manner in which the proceedings were conducted . On the Lodge being closed the Brethren adjourned for refreshments , and a pleasant evening of Masonic toasts , sentiment , and songs followed . o o o

ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE principal business connected with the meeting held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , the 1 st inst ., was a very interesting and skilful rendering of the Traditional History and explanation of the 3 rd Degree Tracing Board , by Bro . Alfred Pickford S . W . From beginning to end there was no halting , or amateurish display of effort , aud Bro . Pickford has

deservedly added to his reputation as a careful and enthusiastic Officer of the Lodge . His audience consisted of Bros . James Morrison junr . W . M ., C . H . Bcever I . P . M ., Charles Rawle J . W ., Henry Nail P . M . Treasurer , Jas . A . Carso J . D ., W . T . Hesketh P . M . D . C , Wm . Rushton Org ., Sam Tiller , A . Redfearn , Ed . M .

Beebee , J . R . E . Birkctt , John M . Crone Stewards , J . Coupland I . G ., Past Masters Councillor John Bradshaw Prov . G . S . D ., James Laidlaw P . P . G . D ., Arthur A . Moss , Jno . Southam , Dunbar Murray , Edward Roberts ( FKHEJIASON ' S CHKONICLE ) ; Baron E . do Minciaky , William Martin , Hugh W . Bloomer , R . Kastner , and A . L . Bateman . o o o

TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 1496 . THE regular incoting was held at the Western Hotel , Moss Side , Manchester , on Mondav , tho llth inst . Bro . Francis Long W . M .

There were also present Bros . John Morris I . P . M ., J . Rathbone P . M . ( acting ) S . W ., Ramsey Knight J . W ., Geo . Burslem P . M . Treasurer , J . C . Gillman P . P . S . G . D . Secretary , Chris . A . H . Preston S . D ., W . Yeadon ( acting ) J . D ., John Done I . G ., D . Johnson P . M ..

D . C , H . P . Jones P . G . R ., W . Blears P . M ., H . Russell Steward , T . L . Frith , E . Dewsbury , M . Seanor , H . Mogridge , T . W . Hampson , Walter Lees , C . F . Davies , J . Yalo-Decley . Visitors : —J . Schofield 1161 , W . Rushton 1375 , Edwin Storer 204 , H . R . Dresser 1633 , R . Box 1633 , P . J . Walsh 1147 , W . A . Holme 1147 ; N . Jones Tyler .

The Lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , when the Brethren adjourned to tea , on re-assembling the E . A . charge was delivered to Bro . J . Yule-Deeley by Bro . Ramsey Knight J . W . in a very efficient manner .

Bro . Deeley subsequently answered the necessary questions and was passed by the W . M . Bro . Burslem P . M . gave the explanation of the second Tracing Board in his usual impressive manner . After hearty good wishes had been expressed by the Visiting Brethren tbe Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

At the Social Board the health of Bro . Deeley was proposed by the W . M . and , in reply , the newly passed Brother expressed how much he had been impressed with the ceremonies through which he had passed . The W . M . proposed the health of tho Visitors , which was heartily responded to . Bro . Jones proposed the health of the W . M . and spoke iii very eulogistic terms of the way he did his work .