Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — MACDONALD LODGE . No . 1216 .

THE eleventh anniversary of this well-known Metropolitan Lodge was celebrated at the Headquarters of the First Surrey Rifles , at Camberwoll , on Thursday the 8 th of May . Tho steady progress of this Lodgo towards a recognised position in tho Craft , as well for its working as its liberality towards the Institutions , and its hearty welcome of Visitors , has always caused each successive installation to meet with great success , and this occasion proved to be no

exception to tho rule . Boing composed entirely of effective or honorary members of the First Surrey Rifle Volunteers , the uniform of the several ranks of the corps and tho Masonio regalia and appointments of the Lodge-room together form a coup d ' oiil at once pleasing and attractive . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . T . Woodbridge Carnell W . M ., and there wero present during the evening the following

amongst other brethren , viz .: —Bros . C . Fountain S . W ., D . A . Ross J . W ., Captain A . Styan Treasurer , W . J . Messenger P . M . and Sec , W . C . Hale S . D ., T . Harper J . D ., C . H . Nevill D . C , A . Bradley W . S . ; Past Masters James Stevens , Newington Bridges , George Waterall , M . S . Larlham , and H . Hammond ; Bros . F . H . Cozens , A . R . Cranoh , T . Fitzer , P . Clay , A . G . White , E . W . Dubois , C . T . Hildreth , C . H .

Rugg , J . J . Curtis , A . Woodcock , A . J . Style , W . S . Harvey , A . Youngman , F . de Rossignol , C . E . Goldring , T . D . Turner , H . Bridges , H . Cnss , A . H . Mann , F . Staley , J . Carpenter , G . H . Besley , F . P . Yonge , C W . Davis , W . Foster , A . Goggs , C . J . Henton , F . Hutchins , F . Dane , & c , & o . The Visitors were : —Bros . J . P . Probert P . M . P . G . Steward , John Close P . M . 463 P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , H . A . Dubois

P . P . G . D . Middlesex , J . Cawan P . M . 1572 , W . F . Bertram and H . J . Bertram The Great City 1426 , G . Carrington 1593 , J . Boulson 1056 , W . Liddell 157 , G . J . Earney 511 , J . Shipley 30 , E . H . Stammwitz P . M . 435 , A . F . Lowrie 1556 , H . Ashton 1181 , F . Fladgato Gibraltar , Joseph Dezer Mizpah , Lawler Moira , & c . Previous minutes having been confirmed , and a few businoss matters disposed of , the

installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year was undertaken by Bro . Newington Bridges P . M ., who in a very able and efficiont manner placed in the chair of K . S . Bro . Charles Fountain , whom he had introduced for initiation in this Lodge in 1869 , and who is the first honorary member of the corps who has attained to that ominence in the Macdonald Lodge . The newly-installed W . M . at once "fleshed his

maiden sword , " and in thoroughly perfect and admirable style initiated Mr . Victor Henry D'Avaux into the Order . The correct and impressive rendering of this ceremony by a presumed novice appeared to surprise some of the Visitors present ; but we who have attended each recurring installation in this Lodge expected no less than such perfection , for no appointment has yet been made to the Macdonald

chair without full preparation by the candidate for that honourable position . The congratulations of tho members and Visitors having been offered to and accepted by the W . M ., the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the spacious mess-room of tho cor ps , where a very sumptuous banquet was prepared for tho numerous company . Tho several magnificent silver trophies , shields , and cups , which

testify to the shooting qualities of so many members of the Lodge as Volunteer Riflemen , and tho choice flowers and " button - holes " so profusely decorating the tables , were fit accompaniinents for ono of the most elegant menus we have yet seen ; at once chaste and comprehensive , comprising bill of fare , toast list , musical arrangements , and list of Officers . It was much

admired for the perfect taste of its adornments . After the cloth had been cleared , and " Non Nobis" sung , the W . M ., who was most enthusiastically received , proceeded to submit the several Loyal and Masonic toasts with easy confidence and in impressive , though brief terms . Bro . T . W . Carnell I . P . M . then proposed tho health of the W . M ., Bro . C . Fountain , truly remarking that no words of his

could more effectively eulogise the qualifications of the new Master for his office than the display ho had already given of his ability , both in tho Lodge and at the banquet table . The toast was drunk amidst acclamation , and the W . M ., referring to the pleasure it gave him to reflect upon the progress he had made , from his initiation in the Lodgo to tho present moment , assured his hearers that no pains

should be spared on his part to discharge the duties of his high office to their entire satisfaction . Tho hoalthof the Installing Master , Bro . Bridges , was heartily received , and responded to . Tho initiate , Bro . D'Avaux , made a very telling response to tho toast proposed in his honour . To that of the Visitors , each of whom tho W . M . welcomed by name and reference , responses wero made by Bros . J .

" . Probert , Stammwitz , and H . A . Dubois , and their respective remarks on the working of tho Lodge and the hospitality of their hosts must havo been especially gratifying to those to whom they were addressed . The Past Masters were received with hearty greetings , the I . P . M ., Bro . T . W . Carnell , being presented with the handsome Macdonald jewel , and complimented for his able

management during tho past year ; for which expressions of esteem he made his acknowledgments . Bro . James Stevens P . M . ( and originator of the Lodge ) also responded on behalf of the other Past Masters and himself . The Officers and the Tyler ' s toast thon brought to a contusion one cf the most agreeable evenings of the very many we have enjoyed in connection with this thoroughly well-organised and

disci plined Lodge . Tho musical portion of the business of the evening was conducted by Bro . F . H . Cozens , as Organist , assisted by Bros . Lawler , II . Ashton , H . Bertram , A . It . Cranch , aud the " topical" pout , of the corps aud Lodge , Bro . C . T . Hildreth , whose very witty parodier , of popular songs invariably afford much entertainment .

GROSVENOR LODGE , No . 1257 .

rj'HE it stallation meeting of this Lodge was hold on Tueaday , 6 th JL inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there was a goodly attendance

Installation Meetings, &C.

of brethren and Visitors . Lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . J . Elliot W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . I . Cantle S . W ., T . W . Murley J . W ., T . Parker P . M . Treas ., C . A . Cottobrnne P . G . P . Sec , J . T . Pilditch S . D ., Richard Baker J . D ., J . Smith I . G ., C . G . Gumpel W . S ., P . M . ' s J . H . Meredith , Cox , Betholl , Thurklo , & o . Amongst the Visitors wore—Bros . J . Williams J . W . 1791 , Joseph Wall

1420 , J . Gibson P . M . 1420 , J . Hiscock S . W . 1420 , H . Clark , F . Knight . Smith , W . M . 1491 , A . Brodie J . W . 185 , J . Bradley 1329 , E . Farwig W . M . 180 , J . W . Clarke J . W . 1567 , W . H . Kempstor P . M . 1420 , C . Poupard P . M . 1446 , Johnson 1791 , Townsend 1238 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . After the confirmation of the minutes , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . R . M . M . Pallokar and S . Raven wero raised to

the sublime degree by tho W . M ., who acquitted himself with his usual ability . Bro . H . Von Joel , of the St . John ' s Lodgo , Pesth , was warmly received as a joining member . Subsequently Bro . J . I . Cantlo P . M . 1441 was presented and duly installed into tho chair by Bro . C . A . Cottobrnne . Tho customary salutations were given , and tho W . M . invested his Officers : —Bros . J . Elliot I . P . M ., T . W . Murley

S . W ., Pilditch J . W ., T . Parker P . M . Treas ., C . A . Cottobrnne Sec , Baker S . D ., J . Smith J . D ., Gumpel I . G ., Walton D . C , Ray Steward , and Woodstock P . M . Tyler . The plaudits which followed the investiture of the various Officers were an indication ou the part of tho brethren of their approval of the choice made by the W . M . The auditors' report was read aud adopted , and from it we learn that tho

Lodge is in a flourishing state , with a good balance in hand . A letter was read from the widow of a deceased brother , and it was unanimously resolved that the sum of £ 10 should be voted to her out of the funds , subject to the approval of tho Committee . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous ropast , provided by Bro . Best , in the Crown Room . The Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , the W . M . regretting the absence of some Grand

Officers , whom he had expected , bnt speaking in highly complimentary terms of the way in which the ceremony of installation had been performed by Bro . Cottebrnne . Tho toast was responded to in appropriate terms . Bro . Elliot then gave tho health of the W . M ., and said the members had always endeavourod to encourage those who strove to attain perfection in order to qualify them for the chair . Bro . Cantle was ono of tho oldest initiates in

this Lodge , and he had risen to become tho P . M . of another Lodgo . He felt sure the interests of the brethren would be well studied by Bro . Cantle in every respect , seeing that he was so well versed in the ritual , and qualified in every way to sustain tho duties of his position . In responding , the W . M . thanked the brethren for tho enthusiastic reception they had given to the toast . When ho was

initiated into this Lodge , he said he should not be satisfied until he had reached the position of W . M ., and he had gone up from one rung of the ladder to another , until he had attained the object of his ambition . He trnsted that he had made many friends and cemented many acquaintanceships in the past , and that his year of office might be one of unanimity and progress . Having expressed his solicitude

tor the best interests of the Lodge , aud thanked Bro . Cottebrune for the ability with which he had dischargod his important duties on that occasion , he proposed the health of the Installing Officer , who was also tho founder and first Master of this Lodge . He had , moreovor , givou much time to impart to others anxious for office tho benefit of his great and valuable experience . In conclusion , he

sympathised with him in the present unfavourable condition of his health , aud wished him , on behalf of the brethren , a speedy and complete restoration . The toast was acknowledged in a brief , but suitablo , reply . With the Visitors was coupled the name of Bro . Farwig W . M , 180 , who responded , as also did Bro . Dr . Kempster . The health of tho P . M . ' s next followed from the chair , the W . M .

speaking in the highest terms of the truly valuable assistance they had rendored . He expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing no less than seven Past Masters present on this occasion . Thoy were always ready to do what they could to assist tho Officers , and to promote iu every possible way the welfare of the Lodge , on whose behalf ho now presented their excellent I . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel .

Bro . Elliot could scarcely find words to express his deep sense of the compliment which had been paid him , and he should ever regard the jewel with pride , and as a mark of tho kind esteem of tho brethren . As he had worked in the past for the interest of the Lodgo , so he trusted he might be able to do in his new capacity . The health of the

Treasurer and Secretary came next , eliciting appropriate replies from Bros . Parker and Cottebrnne ; and the toast of tho Officers of the Lodge was acknowledged by the Wardens in a few practical and sensible romarks . Songs were sang at intervals by the W . M ., Bros . Martin , Knight-Smith , Tremaiuo , aud others j so that the proceedings were by no means devoid of tho requisite mirth and harmony .

LILY OF RICHMOND LODGE , No . 820 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge , which took place on Wednesday last , at tbe Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , furnishes us with a very striking example of what can be accomplished by well-directed energy , and fixed resolve . It seems to us but as yesterday that this Lodge , which had been planted under such brilliant auspices in the " royal" atmosphere of fashionable Richmond , was seen drooping

from inattention , and fading into decay from sheer mismanagement . We wonld fain draw a veil over the untoward circumstances which marred the life of the Lily of Richmond , and which brought upon it tho penalty of temporary suspension ; for , as we then ventured to predict , there was a silver lining behind the cloud which

had gathered over , and for a i me obscured , one of the fairest flowers of Masonry south of the ' 'hames . That tho night is darkest beforo the dawn is amply prov d by the history of this branch of our Institution , for amidst it many vicissitudes there arose a

master mind that was destine I to unravel tho tangled skein of diflicnlty and disaster , and i > rebuild the structure that had well nigh fallen into disintegration through bungling negligence . Last year , when we visited the bi jthren there , it was a matter of jament that tho Treasurer reported a deficit of some £ 150 ; bat