Installation Meetings, &C. Polish National Lodge, No. 534.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c . POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 .

AUDIT Committeo held thoir moving at tho Ca e i' , *' . il , Resent street , on 3 rd instant , wiie * i tho Lodgo was found to be h - \ most flourishing condition , with a substantial b dance in tho hands of the Treasurer . Tho following brethren wero present ' : —Hi * . > s . J . J , llnntz W . M ., J . 0 . Birling W . M . elect , Dr . Corrio Jackson P . M ., Dr . Ji'gielski P . M ., Ebncr P . M ., J . Lancaster P . M . Secretary , J . K / owakowski P . M . Treasurer * Bros . Fansor , Bowley , and J . Runtz .

WANDERERS' LODGE , No . 1604

fTHHE installation meeting of this Lodge , tho majority of whoso a . members are military men , was held ou the 14 th instant nt tho Freemasons' Hall . Bros . W . Brindley W . M ., J . Gibson S . W ., Meredith P . M . Treasurer , R . J . Scott Secretary , Coleman S . D ., Wray P . M . as J . D ., Harvey I . G ., G C . Young Organist , Rev . R . C . ¦

Halpin Chaplain P . M . 's G . Bolton , C . A . Cottebrune , Brookson , ant Wade . Visitors—Hor . A . F . A . Wojd / brd P . G . Chaplain , W . IT Baker W . M . elect 2030 , J . Mason P . P . S . G . D . Middlesex , T . W Murlcy P . M . 1257 , R . South 704 , Garrard 582 , Rogers P . M . 89 S

Varner 184 , D . K . erroll P . M . 145 , Hayes 1425 , Fuller 1 . 967

Edwards 1305 , Parsons 160 , Bateman P . M . 172 , H . Baker I . G . 2030 , Bramley P . M . 957 , Vincent P . P . G . S . B . Surrev , Browne 1424 , Ascott P . M . 733 , Rogers 898 , Hayes 1425 , Lloyd ' 1967 , Conlthard 1624 ,

Bennett 1365 , Ball I . P . M . 45 , G . Wynn 201 , G . Taylor 1539 , Bellville 407 , Whiddington 1827 , Bramley 958 , Thomas 1744 , Wclford 733 , IT . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Middleton 390 . Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes were confirmed . A ballot was taken for tho admission of

Lieut . Joel Davis , who was duly initiated into the Order by the W . M . whose rendering was perfect . A Board of Installed Masters havinp ; been opened , Bro . Jas . Gibson S . W . and W . M . elecfc was presented and duly installed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Brindley , perfectly and impressively , in the presence of 19 W . M . 's and P . M . ' s . The

I . P . M . received a well-merited ovation at tho conclusion of tho ceremony . On the re-admission of the brethren the W . M . was saluted in clue form . He then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow W . Brindley I . P . M ., W . Coleman S . W ., W . F . Mimms J . W ., Meredith P . M . Treasurer , R . J . Scott Secretary , Ilarvev S . D ., Luckhus J . D .,

Glover I . G ., G . C . Young P . M . Org ., Rev . B . C . Halpin , SLA ., Chaplain , G . Holland D . C , Taylor Steward , Tucker A . S ., Lackland Tyler . The W . M . informed Bro . Coleman , on investing him , that Bro . Folson , who was now with tho Army in Egyp \ should have boon the Senior Warden , and he hoped he would return in health to resume

his position in the Lodge , and eventually fill the Master's chair . The applause thr . t followed the investment showed the W . M . had made a proper selection . Bro . 0 . A . Cottobruno P . G . P . acted as Director of the Ceremonies . A reference committee was Appointed , and then hearty goad wishes wero given from the various Visitors . Lodgo

was closed , and the brethren now adjourned to the Crown room , whero an excellent banquet , and dessert had beon prepared by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ; it was personally superintended by Bro . Dawkins , and gavo great satisfaction . Tin * W . M ., in brief but appropriate terms , proposed tho Loyal and Masonic toast ; this was

followed by tho toisfc of H . R . H . tho M . W . the Prince of Wales Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . the 1 / ivl of Lathom , and fche rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past . The W . M . said , we havo among us two Grand Officers , Bro . Woodford Pasfc Grand Chaplain , and a dear old friend , Bro . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . Bro .

Woodford is a great supporter of the Charities , and haa rendered goodly service at the Elections this week . Ho is a zealous Mason , aud his services are always afc command . Brother Woodford V . G . G . said ho was one of the oldest Grand Officers living ; he was pleased to be present with them ou the present

occasion ; it was 43 years ago since ho received the light , in the Lodgo of Friendship at Gibraltar ; that ho had never forgotten . It always pleased him to seo , as they had seen thafc night , all creeds united in Brotherly Love . This would ever tend to cement a happy feeling , ancl enforce loyalty to the Qneen , obedience bo oar country , and

a sympathetic attachment between brother and brother . Brother Cottebrune also replied . Bro . Brindley I . P . M . said ifc was with extreme pleasure he roso to propose the health of tho Worshipful Master - thoy could not havo a better man or a bettor Mason ; may he have health and a prosperous year of office ; ho well d * serves it . Tho W . M .

in i * i ply thanked Bro . Brindley for his kind expressions ; ho appreciated tho cordial manner in which tho brethren had received the toast ; be would endeavour to carry out hi 3 duties in the Lodge to their satisfaction . The Installing Master , Pro . Brindley I . P . M ., was next complimented ; his name was received with prolonged cheering

Ihe Worshipful Master felt proud in investing him with the jewel that had been awarded him for his efficient services in the chair ; he also referred to the impressive manner in which Brother Brindley had installed him into fche chair . Bro . Biindley thanked the brethren for their kind estimation nf the

services he had rendered ; ho was proud to say the Ledge was prosporous iu every ahape , and he appreciated the kind manner in which his services had been recognized . To Bro . C . A . Cottebrune his thanks wero especially due ; his experience and readiness to instruct had helped him materially ; it was a great compliment to receive a

meed of praise from so distinguished a brother . In speakino * of tho Initiate , the W . M . referred to the mariner iu whieh Bro . Lieut . Davis had listened to the ceremony . Ho was sure he would become a credit to the Order , and that they should have reason to be pmud of him in

the future . Bro . Davis , in reply , thanked the W . M . for what he had tad ; he did , indeed , feel impressed with the ceremony , and hoped i : i- \ L-r tu disgrace the Craft ; he would strive io be an honour to it . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Past Maulers . Ho could uot

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sufficiently thank them for their assistance ; they had contributed fcc the success of tho Lodge . Bro . Brookson P . M . was the first fco respond . Ho wis followel by Bros . Wray , Bolton , and Wade ; each expressed thoir appreciation of the kind manner in which their health had bc ^ n prnposid . Their aim always had bseu , and would be ,

for the success of tin Lodge . The toast of tho Visitors came next ; they wore very numerous . The W . M . wonld call on Bros . W . H . Baker S . W . and W . M . elect of the Abbey Lodge , Rogers , Ascott , and Bramley , who severally responded . The toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary was now given by tho W . M ., who said no better or more

worthy brethren could be found in any Lodge . Bros . Meredith and Scott replied . Bro . Meredith then proposed the toasfc of our absent brethren , viz ., Bros . Hornblo-vet * P . M ., Folson J . W ., Holmes and Bnttorvvorth , now serving with the Army in Egypt ; also Bro . Col . the Honourable P . M' * thuen , C . B ., now serving in Africa ; also other

members , who are serving their Queen and country in various parts of the world , wishing them health and a safe return to their native country . This toasfc was received wifch hearty cheers . The Wardens

and other Officers were nofc forgotten , after which the Tyler » toast ; was given , and the brethren and their Visitors separated . Bro . Brookson P . M . sang an excellent comic song . Bros . H . Baker and Richard South wore deservedly applauded for their exertions to amuse .

MIZPAH LODGE , No . 1671

THE closing meeting of the season of this very popular Lodge waa held at tho Albion Tavern on Saturday last , when a largo company of Officers , Members , and Visitors assembled to congratulate the retiring W . M . on the successful completion of his year of office , and to greet tho W . M . elect on his accession to the chair . At an early hour tho business of the meeting was opened by the W . M ., Bro .

T . 0 . Warden , who ably initiated Mr . Bolton mfco the Order , and then proceeded to instal Bro . George Lewis as his successor , in a manner that deservedly elicited heai-ty expressions of approval . Tho ceremony throughout wns most impressively rendered , Bro . Warden gracefully requesting the senior P . M . Bro . Nelson Reed to deliver

the address to the Wardens . The W . M . then invested his Officers for the year , as follows : Bros . H . Warden I . P . M ., C . W . Meiter S . W ., H . Whito J . W ., R . J . Simpson P . G . C . Chaplain , J . J . Avery P . P . G . Treasurer Devon Treasnrer , N . Reed P . M . Secretary , 0 . G . Hayman S . D ., A . G . Darby J . D ., P . Keeling I . G ., R . A . Morgan P . M . D . C ,

C . Dnr . cocks S ., J . Bergmann P . M . Organist , Church Tyler . After thn usual formalities , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqnetting hall , where an excellent repast vvas served , and a mosfc enjoyable evening was spent in totsfcs , songs , and recitations , Bro . Edward Terry especially delighting tho company

with some of his drolleries in prose and verse . Amongafc those present , in addition to the Officers before-named , wero Bros . P . M . ' s Bergmann , Schmidt , Wells ; J . W . Cartwright , A . R . Cartwright , J . Russell , T . IT . Wiles , W . Wilson , E . Moore , T . Moffat , P . Freick , E . Clavel , A . Benthall , W . E . Downey , H . Ford , W . Hemingway ,

D . W . Wise , & c , & c . The Visitors included Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary , J . M . Stidwell P . G . S ., William Cox P . P . G . R . Somerset , A . Buck P . P . S . G . W . Essex , R . W , Forge P . G . D . C . Middlesex , Roberts P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , R . C . Sindall P . P . G . S . B Middlesex , G . R . Ousey W . M . 59 , R . E . IT . Goffin WM .. 1572 , Edward

Terry P . M . 29 , IT . J . Thompson P . M . 742 , E . W . Braine P . M . 1471 , K . if . Lawton , W . Mackio S . W . 2051 , G . Jenkins S . W . 72 , J . Champness J . W . 18 . F . Austin S . D . 993 , J . M . Corney S . D . 206 , A . Robinson J . D . 1714 , G . L . Evle < J . D . 197 , A . Cumuer 1426 , W . R .

Hunt 2021 , J . Hopkins 1578 , M . W . Bretnall 1339 , T . Brown 1572 , E . J . Morgan 1571 , A . Johnson 1016 , J . Spurrell 177 , J . Jackson 1287 , E . Bibrn 1669 , W . Anderson 1446 , aud R . Marshall 809 . Bro . Bergmann presided at the piano .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , JNO . 193 . —On

Wednesday , Sfch instant , afc Bro . Lashbrooko s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street ; Bros . Mount Brown W . M ., Saint S . W ., Stevenson J . W ., Biddlo P . M . Treasurer , Westwood S . D ., Egnn J . D ., Foster I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Webb , Cubitt , & o . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ,, Bro . Egan acting as

candidate . Bro . Webb worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Egan was instructed in the questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was opened in the second and

third decrees . On the Lodge being resumed , Bro . Saint was elected Worshipfnl Master for the ensuring week . A cordial vote was unanimously recorded to Bro . Brown for the able manner he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in this Lodge .

On tho 15 th instant there were present Bros . Saint W . M ., Stevenson S . W ., Cnbitt J . W ., Biddle P . M . Treasnrer , Pitt Secretary , Little J . D ., Freeman I . G ., and John Lashbrooko . The minutes of previous Lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lashbrooko candidate . Bro . Pitt worked the second section of the lectnre , assisted by tbe brethren . Bro . Lashbrooko was elected a member , and the S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A

meeting was held on Friday , 10 th inst ., fit the Star and Garter Hotel KewBiidge . Present .: Bros . Morton W . M ., Sherring S . W ., C . E . Bothy J . W ., Cammell S . D ., Turner J . D ., F . Botley I . G ., Andrews Preceptor . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient custom , and the minutes read , confirmed and signed . Lodge was opened in

j the si . cond and third degrees , aud resumed to the first . The cerej moiiy of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Botley as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the third , called off and ou , and closed in the second and third degrees . Bro . C . E . Botley gave tho addresses of the installation ceremony . Bro . Sherring will preside at the next ; mooting .