Installation Meetings, &C.

when Bro . Hubbard stepped into the hreach as W . M ., and the advocate of judicious retrenchment , wo felt assured that the " good timo coming" was not far off . We rejoice that tho measures instituted with such administrative care have within one short year brought about such excellent results . Not only is the Lodge revivified and placed on a thoroughly solvent footing , but whilst

workers have been induced to toil in the hive , tho drones havo been heaten off , and wo now see the members breathing a healthy atmosphere of progress which must ensure ultimate prosperity . By a re-arrangement of the bye-laws , aud a sensible moderation in tho fourth degree , such a system has been inaugurated as leaves no fear of such financial pressure recurring as at one timo bade fair to

extinguish the light and life of the Lily Lodge . The manner in which Bro . Hubbard assumed the reins , as well as the hearty ¦ way in which the brethren havo supported him through a year of difficulty , point to a happy continuance of tho more robust life which has been infused into tho Lodge , and tho rapidity with which tho members havo shuffled off their monetary perplexities

speaks volumes for the lovo of Freemasonry with which they are imbued . No fingor of scorn can be pointed at tho Lily Lodge for its niggardliness iu past years in support of charitable objects . Liberality in this respect was one of its characteristics , and it was only when circumstances over which its leading members had no control set in , that the fountain of their generosity was temporarily

dried up . Now we look forward to a brighter prospect ; and certainly no Lodge has a better chanco of regaining lost ground than has this . Admirably circumstanced as to locality and quarters , with a well-appointed Lodgo room , fitted in all respects as to excellence of furniture and jewels , the Lily of Richmond Lodgo , under discreet rule , cannot fail to attract a growing share of

Masonic interest , and we aro bold to prophecy for it yet vastly brighter days . All that is required now is the infusion of a score or so of active careful members , and thus , under the regime now in force , all the old prestige once enjoyed by tho Lodgo must perforce return . Having said thus much in passing , we must congratulate the brethren upon the success which attended the installation Thei

proceedings of Wednesday las ^; . -e was a goodly attendance of the members and visitors at 4 . 30 o'clock , when Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient formality under the presidency of the retiring W . M . and W . M . elect , Bro . Hubbard . In the re-election of this brother , who has proved himself so trusty a chief during the past yeai-, the brethren displayed their wisdom , and , at tho same

time , bestowed a deserved compliment upon one who has unquestionably the interests of the Lodge at heart . This , at all events , was tho opinion of the visiting brethren who assisted in the installation ceremony , and amongst whom wo noticed—Bros . G . E . Walters P . M . 1598 , R . T . Talbot 780 , G . Wicks 813-, F . Delevanto 1319 , W . W . Morpan Sec . 211 , F . Skinner 813 , G . T . Thorncs W . M .

1632 , J . Chambers Roe P . M . 780 , E . J . Acworth 1612 , C . Costelow S . D . 780 , B . E . Blasby J . W . 780 , John Cockburn P . M ., & c . After the transaction of the customary routine business , the brethren retired during the holding of the Board of Installed Masters , and on their re . admission , Brother Hubbard , who had been reinstated in the chair , received the hearty salutations of

nil present . Tho W . M . was supported on the dais by P . M . ' s W . H . Myers , F . II . Koch , and John Jones , and the installation rito was impressively and accurately solemnised by Bro . Myers , whose recital of tho charges elicited expressions of the highest admiration . The following brothren then received their collars for the respective offices , as follow : —Bros . Kyezor S . W ., Young J . W ., Giles P . M .

Treasurer , Reynolds Secretary , Phillips S . D ., Dean J . D ., Gray I . G ., Myers P . M . D . C , Cook W . S ., and Gilbert Tyler . Votes of thanks i were accorded , and hearty good wishes exchanged ; after which . v Lodge was closed in form , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , served in a style for which this old-established and first-^ Bpte hotel fe famous . Having discussed a repast which reflected the

utmost credit on the cuisine and general arrangements of the hotel , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with musical accompaniments , Bro . Delevante presiding ably at the pianoforte . The AV . M . eulogised our Masonio Rulers as men who take deep interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Craft , and it was most gratifying to know we had such able and gifted Officers at the head of

affairs . Speaking of the Masonic Chanties , the W . M . forcibl y advocated the claims of our noble Institutions , which were the pride and boast of Freemasonry , and which were the source of such blessings to those who were unable to help themselves . Quoting the motto that " Charity begins at home , " he urged upon the brethren a inst economy in their Lodge affairs , which

would be the best and surest means of enabling them to help forward those Institutions which form so splendid a monument of Masonic charity . P . M . Bro . Jones then gave the health of the W . M ., in doing which he regretted tho unavoidable absence of the I . P . M . During tho past year their excellent W . M . had most ably discharged the moro than ordinarily onerous duties he

had undertaken , and they might rest assured that , under a continuance of his discreet and able reign , the era of prosperit y which had happily set in wonld bo increasingly developed . The W . M ., in acknowledging the compliment paid him , thanked Bro . Jones for the eloquent terms in which tho toast was couched ; ho felt suro the brethren would sharo with him

his gratification at the improved position oE the Lodge . Uo thanked the Past Masters for the support thoy had so liberally accorded him in his endeavour to retrieve the prestige of the Lodge ; and ho expressed the hopo that ho might receive the earnest co-operation of the officers and brethren in carrying out the designs which had been inaugurated with such excellent

ffsnlts . The health of the Visitors followed , and this toast wuf . suitably acknowledged . After tho toast of the Secretary , with I ' e . icitous allusion to the manner in which that officer had discharged Lis important duties . Several other toasts followed , interspersed with some capital songs by Bros . Wicks , Young , Myers , and Others .

Funeral Of The Grand Tyler.

FUNERAL OF THE GRAND TYLER .

THE obsequies of the late Grand Tyler of England , Bro . Charles Bryant Payne , were solemnised on Monday afternoon laat , at Abney Park Cemetery , in the presence of a small knot of relatives and old fraternal acquaintance . As we mentioned in our last , Bro . Payno had continued in tho active discharge of his duties till within a very few hours of his departure , and his loss is deplored by a very large circle in the Craft . There appears to have been a slight

misapprehension as to the date of the funeral , and as a consequence there wero not so many brethren in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect as we should like to have met . However , it was gratifying to see the Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervey , testifying his esteem for an old colleague , and by the graveside we also saw Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary , several members of the Egyptian Lodge

to which the deceased belonged , including P . M . ' s Charles Atkins , Libbis , Poole , Green , Jacobs , Maidwell , & c , the W . M . Bro . Richards , and other brethren , amongst whom were Bros . J . Brett P . G . P ., Cubitt P . G . P ., W . Stephens P . M ., Jones , Young , Bingemann P . M ., Steedman , Longstaff , Beckett , & o . The funeral cortege started from Freemasons' Hall shortly after half . past one

o ' clock , tho mourning coaches containing the immediate relatives of tho deceased ; and the brethren joined in independently as they awaited the arrival of the mournful procession . It was gratif ying to see the poor old Tylers mustering in this way to pay their last tribute of regard for their acknowledged chief , and we happened to overhear one of them remark that if ho had been bound to tile twenty Lodges ho would havo found a substitute for each office

rather than fail to have been present to see the last of dear old Bro . Payne . The ceremony was solemn and impressive , and amidst expressions of genuine and heartfelt regret our Bro . Payne was consigned to his kindred dust . We regret that some of the brethren were not correctly informed as to tho time of the funeral , but there is but ono opinion loft behind , which is , —that a better officer in his position never breathed , and his memory will be followed by none but the most regretful sentiments .

Panmure Chapter, No. 720.

PANMURE CHAPTER , No . 720 .

A CONVOCATION of this Chapter was held on Monday evening , at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , where there was a moderate attendance , under the presidency of E . Comp . Geo . Waterall M . E . Z ., who was supported by Comps . Mark Samuel Larlham H ., Thoma 3 Poore J ., & c . Amongst tho Visitors present wore—Comps . E . A . Albert P . Z . 188 , W . W . Morgan 141 , W . Lake H . 131 , J . S . Terry Z . 771 , S . Lazarus P . Z . 53 , N . B . Headon 145 , & c . The minutes of the

previous Convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . James Stevens P . Z . and Scribe E . duly installed E . Comps . Mark S . Larlham as M . E . Z ., Thos . Poore as H ., and Richard N . Field as J . Subsequently the following Officers wero invested for the ensuing year : — Comps . J . Stevens P . Z . Scribe E ., Poynter Scribe N ., H . Smith Treas ., T . Meggy P . S ., Watts D . C , and Gilbert Janitor . The appointment

of the Assistant Sojourners was held over to the next meeting . The report of the Audit Committee was submitted , and , being approved , it was resolved that it should be printed and sent out with the summons for the next Convocation . The report set forth that the Chapter was in a most satisfactory position . Before the rising of the Chapter it was announced that Comp . C . Lazarus was a candidate for tho

Royal Benevolent Institution , and one of the Visitors stated that he had a few spare votes which he should be happy to place at the candidate ' s disposal ; later in the evening Comp . Headon said he also had 25 , or perhaps 50 votes , which he could give over to Comp . Lazarus if they were needed to carry his case . At the conclusion of the business , a sumptuous banquet was provided by Mr . J . W . Cox

and after the good things had been discussed , the customary Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were honoured . In the course of the after speeches , high compliments were passed to Comp . J . Stevens for the perfect manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , and the general assistance he rendered in all matters concerning Freemasonry . A similar encomium was passed upon Comp . Larlham

the newly-appointed M . E . Z ., who was most assiduous in promoting the interests of the Chapter . Great satisfaction was expressed at the fact that thero are a great number of enthusiastic supporters of Royal Arch Freemasonry in the South of London , and the utmost satisfaction was evinced at the progress which had been made by this Chapter , and the position it now enjoys . The evening passed off most agreeably .

Tlio ceremony of consecration will be rehearsed in the West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 , at the Feathers Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , the 29 th May . BPO . James Terry , P . Gr . J . W . Herts , will be the consecrating Officer .

Bro . Councillor Thomas Sutton J . W . was last Tuesday unanimously elected W . M . of the Gilbert Grecnall Lodge 1250 , Warrington , for the ensuing year . Bro . D . W . Finney Prov . G . S ., the retiring Master , will perform the ceremony of installation , at the next regular meeting in June ( second Tuesday ) .

IioLLowAx's OIITTME . XT Asi ) FILLS . —Much watchfulness must be exercised at the present time , and the earliest evidences of ill health must bo immediately checked , or a slight illness may result iu n serious malady . Relaxed and sore throat , (| uinsey , coughs , chronic cough , broncliitis , and most other puhnonary a Sections will bo relieved , by nibbing this cooling Oiutment into the sldn as near as practicable to the feat of mischief . This treatment , so simple and effective , is admirably adapted for tho removal of these diseases during infancy and youth . Old asthmatic invalids will derive marvellous relief from the use of Hoiloivay ' s remedies , which have brought round many such sufferers , and re -established health after every other means had signally failed .