Upton Lodge, No. 1227.

Bless the Prince of Wales was capitally sung , and Bro . J . Andrews J . P . M . rose to propose the health of the W . Master . He said he had the honour to propose the next toast , and was sure that all would join him in wishing health and prosperity to their W . M . Bro . Fenner . That brother bad their good wishes , although some did not fully know to what extent Bro . Fenner was entitled to their regard . He had

watched their W . M . very closely , and knowing what was required from a Mastf r he was pleased to testify to the obliging and affable manner in which Bro . Fenner had carried out his important duties , both in the Lodge aud on that festive occasion . This was received with honours , and the W . M . acknowledged the compliment paid him . He would , he said , say but a few words . He thanked them for so kindly

receiving hia name . He would do all in his power to deserve the confidence reposed in him when he was elected their W . M . He held that a Mason who aspired to fill that honourable position ought to strive to qualify himself to succeed , and if he did succeed , he then justified the choice of the brethren in placing him in that position . Bro . Fenner , in conclusion , trusted that in the future , as in the past ,

he should continue to merit their continued approbation . In toasting the Ladies , Bro . Fenner said he felt the great difficulty of the task that devolved on him . To do them justice required more of eloquence than he possessed . However , the Upton Lodge recognised their merits , and by its rules had set aside the regular meeting so that they could be honoured with the company of the ladies .

Having no desire , by long speeches , to detain them too long indoors , when doubtless all would prefer being out in the open air among tbe flowers , be would ask the gentlemen to pledge the Ladies , and called upon a Visitor , Dr . Shipston , to respond for them . After a song , Bro . Shipston , in a witty speech , which caused much laughter amongst those nearest to him ( his remarks were not

generally audible ) , acknowledged the toast on behalf of the Ladies , The Visitors were next honoured . As it was not a regular meeting , the W . M . had not an opportunity of giving their names and rank , but each conld feel sure that the usual hearty welcome of the Upton Lodge was extended to them on this occasion . He would call upon Bro . Gaisford to respond on behalf of the Visitors . Remarking upon

the dilemma in which he found himself when called upon to respond to so important a toast , Bro . Gaisford said he had had great pleasure in visiting tbe Upton Lodge ; what he had seen of Freemasonry there had greatly enhanced his previously good opinion of the Order . He assured the Ladies he had no intention to let out any secrets , but in the presence of bis wife—who was his Queen—he felt

rejoiced at being present at that festive board . Illness had prevented him from attending on previous occasions , but that only enhanced the pleasure he felt in being able to bring his wife to see more of Masonry . He loved Masonry very much , and was certain that when the Ladies knew more of the true principles of the Order , they would love it too as he would have them do . He would like the ladies to enjoy them '

selves more frequently than they did in company with their husbands on these occasions . Having joined the Craft in Spain , in a Lodge speaking Spanish , and taken his second and third degrees in tbe West Indies , he had seen much of the observances of the Craft , bnt the present was the first time he had seen the Ladies taking part in a Masonio meeting . It afforded him considerable pleasure to join them on what

he considered a Red Letter Day of the Lodge . Bro . Fenner next gave the P . M . ' s ; he claimed the Upton Lodge owed its present proud position to the exertions of its P . M . 's , both in past and present times . They were honoured that day with the presence of bnt one of that body—Bro . J . Andrews I . P . M . That

brother was too well known , and his services too well appreciated to require any words of his to ensure his toast being cordially received . Bro . Andrews thanked all for the kind reception that had greeted his name . He was very pleased , and so was his wife , to be again with them ; he regretted the other Past Masters

were prevented attending , and responded to tbe kind reception of the toast . The Treasurer Bro . Wayland , Secretary Bro . Serjeant , and other Ofiicers were next honoured . Bro . Fenner said , to save time , he would propose them altogether . As Master , he was in a position to say that unless a W . M . had a good Treasnrer and good Secretary he sank to a cypher . This would be apparent to most of them , but especiall to those brethren who

y had passed the chair . Then there were the S . W ., J . W ., and other Officers of the Lodge , he ( Bro . Fenner ) had so frequently expressed his appreciation of their services , that he would now content himself by thanking them for tbe able assistance they at all times afforded him . For respondent he conpled the name of their esteemed Treasnrer , Bro . Wayland , with the toast

. Bro . Wayland expressed the pleasnre it afforded him to be called upon to return thanks for the Officers . He felt sure that a better staff of Officers , or one more equal to their duties , was not to oe found . He had been eleven years in tbe Order , and only repeated 'he remarks of eminent brethren who had witnessed the working ol the Upton Lodge—they must congratulate themselves upon the Possession

of such a staff of Officers . The toast of the Press was given in flattering terms , to which Bro . G . H . Stephens responded , ana the ladies and brethren availed themselves of the finen flT ° * i tlle afterD 00 n to lorm boating , croqnet , lawn billiard , and other pleasnre parties , for which these plendid grounds afford so many acuities . Later on , the pleasures of the mazy dance were heartily enjoyed , Bro . Sberwin ( at the piano ) being ably assisted bv Bro

TT ? ' had kindly brought his violin . Many of tbe company ^ wnich numbered 50 ) were to leave by road , those remaining enjoyed 8 oae capital singing from Bros . Serjeant , Stephens , Sherwin , Free , & c . ana thus concluded a very enjoyable day .

Acacia Lodge, No. 1314.

ACACIA LODGE , No . 1314 .

' HHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Boll Hotel , Bromley , where there was a numerous attendance of brethren and visitors . Bro . S . Carrington pvesided , and was supported by Bros . J . A . Harvey S . W ., W . Seaman P . G . S . Kent as J . W ., E . CoBte P . P . G . D . C . Kent Secretary ,

Acacia Lodge, No. 1314.

W . Carrington S . D ., Bond J . D ., E . Harvey I . G ., and Past Masters Wyer , Chubb , and Seaman P . G . S . Kent . The visitors were Bros .

I . C . Newsom W . M . 1692 , H . Price P . M . 657 , Miller 1681 , Cottou 1613 , J . G . Manton 15 U , T . Morris 1306 , C . Benson P . M . 1613 , H . J . Johnson P . M . 1791 , Medwin 1613 , Williams 173 , T . Herved 1056 , A . Burdin 11 , J . I . Cantle P . M . 1791 , J . Corke P . M . 1613

( C . C . ) , W . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , J . Storey P . P . G . Superintendent nf Works Kent , J . Gibbs 1613 , F . H . Cozens Organist 907 , G . llaynes 1804 , C . Veall P . M . 1306 , R . Rogers 1791 , Proctor 1288 , Elerold , J . Wilkinson W . M . 1791 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was formally opened , and the minntes were confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted ; it showed the Lodge waB in a

flourishing condition . There was a balance in hand to the credit of the Benevolent Fund of £ 15 . Bro . G . W . Winson , having answered the necessary questions satisfactorily , was passed to the second degree . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . J . A . Harvey S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into tho chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . S . Carrington

in a perfect and impressive manner , in the presence of nineteen Worshipful Masters and Past Masters . The W . M ., on the readraission of the brethren , was sainted according to ancient form . He then appointed and invested his Officers—Bros . Carrington Immediate Past Master , W . Carrington S . W ., Bond J . W ., A . Avery ( who had been re-elected , but was unavoidably absent ) Treasnrer , E . Coste

P . P . G . D . C . Kent reinvested Seoretary , Harvey S . D ., Keyes J . D ., Gibson I . G ., Seaman P . G . S . D . C . Kent , Cozens D . Organist , Bavin Tyler . Applause followed the investiture of the Officers , and this showed the selection made met the approval of the Lodge . Brother Seaman had great pleasure in proposing that Bro . Coste be appointed a member of the Charity Committee for the Province of Kent . Bro .

Wyer then proposed , and it was duly seconded and carried unanimously , that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner Bro . Carrington had performed the oeremony of installation , and also for the ability he had displayed while occupying the chair . A sum of three guineas was voted to Brother Bavin Tyler from the Lodge funds . The Lodge was then closed ,

and the brethren sat down to a recherclie cold collation and desssrfe , provided by Brother Sutton , the wines and viands giving great satisfaction . Grace having been sang by Bros . Cozens , Ashton , and Tremere , the Worshipful Master proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In speaking to the toast of the Right Worshipful Provincial G . M . Viscount Holmesdale , he said it was well known how

that noble and distinguished brother was esteemed in the Craft , bnt especially so in the Province of Kent . The Provincial Grand Lodge , the W . M . said , was to be held the following day , at Rochester , where he was sure the Prov . Grand Master would be well supported . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Brother Eastes , and the Provincial Grand Officers present

and past . In this Lodge were gathered many able brethren who held honours in tbe Province—Bros . Coste , Avery , Seaman , & c , he would call on Bros . Storey and Coste to respond to the toast . Bro . Storey P . P . G . S . W . Kent said it was well known this Lodge had been ably represented in the Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . Coste was one they all looked up to ; the manner in which he had worked for the

Charities was well known . Bro . Seaman , who was unavoidably absent , had done good service . Bro . Avery also must not be overlooked He was proud to respond to the toast . Bro . Coste followed . So long as he was elected one of the representatives of the Province his services were at their command . Bro . Wyer P . M . said that the I . P . M . had delegated to him the pleasing dnty of proposing the next toast .

Their W . M . had been initiated in this Lodge , and had been installed by the I . P . M . ; ho ( Bro . Wyer ) was sure he would , at the next meeting , be able to do any work required of him with credit to the Lodgo , for which his predecessor had done such eminent service . After a glee from Bros . Tremaire , Cozens and Ashton , the W . M . thanked Bro . Wyer for the manner he had spoken of him . As he had given

them satisfaction in the past , so he hoped to do still more in the future . The next toast was that of the Visitors—they were a very numerous body ; the W . M . would call on Bros . J . Storey P . P . G . Supt . Works , Newsom W . M . 1692 , Skevons 87 , and Williams to respond . After a humorous song from Bro . Cozens , responses were made by the brethren enumerated . The W . M . then proposed the

toast of the P . M . ' s . No Lodge conld prosper without the Past Masters lent their assistance . The brethren who had done suit and service inthiB Lodge had well fulfilled their duty . They had to-day added another to the list of P . M . ' a . The brethren had seen what Bro . Carrington had done . He ( the W . M . ) had a flattering dnty to perform , to present him with a jewel , and in placing it on Bro .

Canington ' s breast , he trusted he might live long to wear it , The jewel is of elegant design ; it bears the arms of the Province , and was inscribed as follows • — " Presented by the Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 , to Bro . S . Carrington P . M ., as a mark of esteem for his valuable services as W . M . 1881 . " Bro . S . Carrington responded ± he thanked the W . M . on behalf of the P . M . ' s . For himself , with heartfelt thanks , he would wear the jewel they had presented him .

It had been an honour to occupy the chair . He was sure his successor would do his duty , as also would those brethren who had been appointed to office . Bro . Herold delighted the brethren with a German song . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Officers , and the S . W . eloquently returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren returned to town . Great credit is due to Bro . E . Coste for his attention to the comfort of the Visitors .

The Allied Degrees.

THE ALLIED DEGREES .

Ebor Council ( T . I . )—A meeting of this Council was held at York on the 7 th instant , for the installation of Bro . C . G . Padel as W . M . Tbe ceremony was performed by the ontgoing W . M . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , and the W . M . appointed his Ofiicers for the year .