Friday, 16th April.

FRIDAY , 16 th APRIL .

House Committee Boys' School , Wood Green , at 4 . Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Union Tavern , Air-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) go 7 _ United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 589—Fitzroy , Head Quarters , Hon . Artillery Company , City-road , E . C . 766—William Preston , Feathers' Tavern , Up . George-st ., Edgwaro-rd . 8 ( Inst . ) 834— Ranelagh , Six Bells , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 902—Burgoyne . Red Cap , Camden Town , at 8 ( Instruction ) Instruction

P 33—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8 ( ) 105 B—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , 155 Fleet-street , E . O . at 7 ( Instruction ) 1153—Bel grave , Jermyn-street , S . W ., afc 8 ( Instruction ) j 288 Finsbury Park M . M ., Earl Russell , Isledon-road , N . at 8 ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , at 8 ( Iu . ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 16-12—E . Carnarvon . Mitre Hotol , Goulborne-rd , N . Kensington , at 8 . 0 ( Inst . ) R A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich , at 8 ( Inst . )

401—Royal Forest , Hark to Bonnty Inn , Slaidburn 401—Watford , Freemasons' Hall , Watford . 460—Sutherland of Unity , Castle Hotel , Newcastle-under-Lymo 652—Holme Valley , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 7 . 30 ( Inst . ) 1034—Eccloshill . Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill

1143—Royal Denbigh , Council Room , Denbigh 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1621—Castle , Crown Hotel , Bridgnorth 1713—St . John , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-streot , Newcastle General Lodgo of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 680—Softon , Masonic Hall , Liverpool

SATURDAY , 10 th APRIL .

108—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Nags Head , Mare-street , Hackney , at 7 ( instruction ) 1624—Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1766—Orpheus , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . R . A . 10 H—Mid-Surrey , Surrey Masonio Hall , CambonveU R . A . 1329—Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E . Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8

149 Peace , Private Rooms , Meltham . 308—Prince George , Private Rooms , Bottoms , Eastwood 1293—Burdett , Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court 1462—Wharneliffe , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistouo 1464— Erasmus Wilson , Pior Hotol , Greenhitho ,

Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

BEADON CHAPTER , No . 619 .

THE installation meeting of this excellent working Chapter was held on Thursday , the 8 th instant , at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue . Comps . D . H . Jacobs M . E . Z ., J . Wyer H ., H . Thompson J „ W . II . Green P . Z . S . E ., & c . The Chapter waa opened , and the minntes of tho former Convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the audit committee was adopted ; this showed a good

balance in favour of tho Chapter . The installation then took place , and Companion 0 . Wyor was installed M . E . Z ., H . Thompson H ., and F . Sharratt J . ; the ceremonies were performed by Comp . W . Smeed P . Z . 9-16 , in his usual faultless manner ; he was personally thanked for hia valuable services on this and many previous occasions , and a record of those services was ordered to bo entered on the minutes .

The Officers invested were Comps . A . Avery P . Z . Treas ., W . II . Green P . Z . S . E ., Dodman S . N ., Dawes P . S ., and Sevan Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented , in the namo of the Chapter , a very elegant gold P . Z . jewel to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . D . H . Jacobs , for tho able and efficient manner ho had conducted tho duties of the Chapter dnring his year of office , and in token of tho regard and esteem ho is

held in by every member of the Chapter . This was acknowledged in suitable terms . Pursuant to notice given , Comp . D . II . Jacobs proposed , " That , in consequence of tho Chapter boing unable to meet any longer at tho Horns Tavern , Kennington , tho future meetings of the members bo hold at tho Masons' Hall , Masons ' Avenue . " This was carried , and then tho Chapter was closed . Tho

Companions afterwards partook of a sumptnous banquet , that gavo every satisfaction . Afterwards tho nsual format toasts were given and duly honoured . Comp . Jacobs proposed the health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Wyer , and said that there was no doubt under his rule the Chapter would flourish , as ho was proficient in all the duties appertaining to the high position he * occupied , and would seo all the work

dono in a proper manner . The M . E . Z . returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , and aaid he would do all in his power to merit the confidence they had reposed in him . He then remarked that he had a very pleasant duty to discharge , which was to present Comp . Jacobs with a jewel , which had been voted to him by the Companions as a mark of their esteem , and in appreciation of the

services he had rendered as M . E . Z . during the past year . He had great pleasure in attaching it to his breast , trusting that he might be blessed with good health for many years to wear it . Companion Jacobs returned thanks for tho kindly words expressed towards him by the M . E . Z ., and regretted that dnring his year he had so few opportunities of discharging his dnties in the chair , but

trusted that during that of his successor he would have frequent opportunities of proving to the Companions the excellent choice they had made . The health of Comps . H . Thompson and F . Sharratt Principals H . and J . wero then given and heartily responded to . Comp . H . Thompson , in reply , said he was now placed in a very proud position , being only second to tho M . E . Z . ; most sincerely did ho thank the Companions for the hononr they had conferred npon

him , and tho only way in which ho could requite their kindness was to mako himself thoroughly acquainted and conversant with the duties ho should havo to perform . Ho had occupied tho chair in two Lodges , but in this Chapter he should arrive at the climax of his Masonio career . Comp . Sharratt also returned thanks . Some other toasts wero given and responded to , and the Janitor ' s brought a very harmonious gathering to a close . Companion Godwin 749 was present as a Visitor .

Polish National Lodge, No. 534.

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 .

r pHE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place on Thursday , J- 8 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , W . C . Tho Lodge was opened under the direction of Bro . J . Aspinall the W . M ., who wn , 3 supported by Bros . V . A . Jagielski M . D . M . R . C . P . S . W ., G . Corrie Jacksnn J . W ., S . Nowakowski Treasurer , W . Paas Secretary , J . Lancaster S . D ., E . T . Smith J . D ., J . Bieling D . C , J . J . Riintz I . G . ; Past Masters Bros . M . Diosz , J . F . Ebnor , F . Bath , J . H . Gumming , & c . The nsnal

formalities having been observed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Francois Hankowski as a re-joining member , the result being unanimous in his favour . Lodgo was then advanced and Bro . Turner was raised to tho degroo of M . M . This ceremony completed , Bros . Cnlverhouso , E . A . Ilvuitz , and Arthur Harry Uuntz wore introduced and in duo course passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , after which Bro . Dr .

Jagielski was presented as W . M . elect . Having been obligated , a Board of Installed Masters was formed and he was placed in the chair of tho Lodge . The brethren boing re-admitted , tho newly installed Master was saluted in regular form and then invested tho following brethren ns Officers for the coming year ; Bros . Jackson S . W ., Lancaster J . W ., Nowakowski Treas ., Paas Sec , Smith S . D ., lliintz J . D .,

Oliver Bryant D . C , Bieling I . G . After investing Bro . Jackson ns S . W . tho W . M . said , I congratulate yon , Dear Bro . Jackson , on your progress in office ; with patience and perseverance yon will soon bo able to tako another little step which will bring you into tho place of your aspirations . You will , I feel sure , fulfil tho duties of your new office with that care , zeal , and judgment which your position in

social life has given you so frequent opportunity of exercising , so that you are accustomed to deal with most serious and important subjects , concerning not only the health of individuals , families , aud districts , bnt the life or death of those entrusted to your care . I therefore do not doubt but that you will be able to turn the valuable acquisitions of theso properties of your mind and heart to useful account within

this Lodgo , to tho welfare and happiness of the brethren , who all esteem you so highly . Tho address to each of tho othar Officers was of a most interesting character . A Past Master ' s jewel of the usual value was voted to tho retiring Master , and later on , in most eulogistic terms , was presented to Bro . Aspinall . A feature in connection with this Lodge is tho decoration of its members with a special jewel ,

permission for which was granted by the Grand Master as a compliment to tho Polish Masonio exiles at the time the Lodgo was consecrated . In handing to the custody of the newly-raised Brother this emblem of tho Lodge , Bro . Jagielski said he had particular ploasnro on this , tho night of his installation , in thus decorating Bro . Turner ; an honour of which he might be justly proud , as there were but few

other Lodges similarly distinguished . Tho emblem was a token of a particular feature in the history of Poland , which belongs to tho myth of tho country , going backwards as far as tho foundation of that kingdom . At that time , it is said , there wero three brethren , named Lech , Czech , and Ens , who separated , taking throe distinct directions , for tho foundation of their homes . Bus travelled to tho East , and

founded what to-day is known as Russia ; Czech , who journeyed to tho South , becatno tho father of the Czechy ( Bohemians ); while Lech , who took a westward course , came to a region abounding with forests , in one of which he was surprised by the discovery of a nest of whito eagles ; taking this as a mysterious indication from the heavens , he decided to stop and build his habitation on this spot , which growing

to the size of a town was , and still is , known as Gniezno from Gniazdo , signifying in Polish neat . This became the centre of that part of tho kingdom called Old Poland . In commemoration of this event the White Eagle was adopted as the national symbol . The flight of the eaglo has extended to many distant parts , for the exiles of its unhappy country have sought refuge in all parts of the world , but

nowhere have its followers found a more hospitable reception than iu England , and this , the Polish National Lodge , may almost bo looked back npon as the centre of their meetings since its fonndation in 1846 . The brother would no doubt entertain great feelings of veneration for this Polish Eagle , on account of its great historical value and its special emblematic signification to the founders and the many Polish

brethren of tho Loclgo ; he could also esteem it as an emblem of many virtues which are highly valued in Freemasonry . Tho W . M ., in consideration of the hour , regretted his inability to allude more particularly to the colour and position of the eagle , and their metaphorio significations . A sum of £ 2 was voted to a distressed brother , and sundry routine matters having been disposed of , the Lodge

was closed , and the brethren adjonrned to the banquet hall , where a most enjoyable evening was spent . After tho banquet , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen and tho Craft , which was followed by the National Anthem . The toasts cf H . E . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . Grand Master , the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers past and

present , were most heartily received by the assembled company . After a piano solo , rendered in splendid style by Bro . Fountain Meen , the I . P . M . Bro . Aspinall proposed the health of the W . M . From tho way in which the brethren had met that night to honour him on his installation there could be no question as to tho popularity of tho W . M . The toast was most heartily received , and followed by a violin

solo by Bro . Niedzielski , the reception of which at tbe hands of the brethren was , as it deserved to be , of the most enthusiastic character . The W . M ., in acknowledging the toast proposed in his honour , said ho took the opportunity of expressing his heartiest thanks . The event of the evening was the greatest pleasure ho had ever known . All present knew how splendidly their Past Master had performed tho ceremonies during the evening , and

therefore ho ( the W . M . ) tbo moro appreciated the kind sentiments he had expressed as regarded himself . He now had areat pleasure in proposing the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Aspinall . Bro . Ralph Wilkinson having given " The Pilot , " the I . P . M . replied to the toast of his health in brief terms . Tho toast of the Visitors was next given from tho chair , and having been acknowledged by Cornmendatore Prof . G . E . Mengozzi 33 of Rome , and Representative of tho Grand Orient of South America at the Grand Orient of Italy ,