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Union Lodge , No . 127 , Margate . —On Friday , the 5 th inst ., Brother W . Crawford was duly installed W . M . for tho ensuing year , by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Silani , who performed tho ceremony with accuracy and impressiveness . The Union Lodgo Room is ono of tho handsomest in Kent , and the meetings are always attractive to the brethren of surrounding Lodges . On this occasion an unusually

largo number of members were present . Tha W . M . has tho best wishes of his brethren for a successful year of office , and we are confident he will do honour to tho chair , and add to the high reputation the Lodge has always maintained . This , however , will be no easy task , as he succeeds a most deservedly popular , and in every respect ablo and efficient W . M . The W . M . having been duly

installed , appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Chancellor S . W ., G . H . Chexfield J . W ., W . C BrasierP . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , A . Wootfcon P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Secretary , A . Chexfield S . D ., Rev . Sitwell J . D . and Chaplain , R . Roid I . G ., Doughty Tyler , Gibbs Organist , Philpott Director of Ceremonies , E . Pickering Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Raisbeck , Robinson , and F . Perry Stewards .

Bro . Brasior was elected to serve on the Charity Committee . The W . M . then presented the retiring W . M ., Bro . Silani , with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , aa a slight token of the high appreciation in which the Lodge held him , and for the admirable manner in which ho had discharged the duties of W . M . during tho " past year , for which Bro . Silani returned thanks in feeling terms . Tho following were then

proposed as joining members : —Bros . H . Baily , of Belvedere Lodgo ; John Ross Gallant W . M . New Concord 813 ; E . Isaacson P . M . 457 , and Walter Searle . For initiation Mr . William Robertson . The brethren then adjourned to the Elephant Hotel , where between forty and fifty sat down to an excellent banquet . Tho table and walls of the room were tastefully and appropriately decorated , and presented

a very attractive appearance . The usual Masonic toasts wero done justice to , and the health of the W . M . and the installing W . M . most cordially received . Each , in turn , suitably replied . Between the toasts several of tho brethren displayed their vocal abilities , they were accompanied on tho piano by Bro . Aubrey , the Misses Addie

and Theresa Dancaster , by their beautiful , songs added much to the pleasures of the evening . Bros . Talfourd , Staner , Reeve and others , though not at the installation , were present afc tho banquet . The following visiting brethren were present : J . Terry Secretary Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , W . Smeed P . J . G . W ., Middlesex , Rev . G . W . Sicklemore P . M . 1209 P . P . S . G . W ., T . H . Snowden

P . M . 429 and 1209 P . P . J . G . W ., H . Wootton P . M . 1209 P . P . G . A . Secretary , L . A . Hill P . M . 1206 P . P . G . S . W ., W . Mate P . M . 1206 P . P . G . R ., W . Winch P . M . 429 P . P . J . G . D ., L . Pinch P . M . 429 and 1209 P . P . G . D . C , G . Page W . M . 1209- P . G . S ., E . Isaacson P . M . 457 , J . R . Gallant W . M . 813 , S . Watkins W . M . 212 , W . S . 0 . Harrison P . M . 429 . H . Wootton 1209 , H . Bailey 503 .

Faith Chapter , No . 141 , —A number of Companions assembled on Wednesday ,- the 17 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . C ., to celebrate the anniversary and witness the installation and investiture of the officers for the ensuing year . Companion N . Gluckstein M . E . Z . opened the proceedings , and then vacated the First Principal ' s chair in favour of Companion E . Gottheil P . Z ., who

afc once installed Companions C . F . Hogard M . E . Z ., J . Constable H ., and W . E . Gompertz J . The following officers were then invested , Jas . Pinder S . E ., R . Z . Bloomfield S . N ., M . Bamberger Treas ., Hollands P . S ., J . D . Barnett 1 st Assistant , D . Posener 2 nd Assistant , Charles Ochse D . C , F . Croaker W . S ., Longstaff Janitor . The newly installed Z . immediately applied himself to the duties of his office . A Ballot

was taken , which proved in favour of Bros . Geo . Corbie W . M . of the Chigwell Lodge 453 , Thos . W . C Bush 185 , and Charles Cruchley 177 , and these brethren being present , wore duly admitted , and exalted to the degree . The business in the Chapter being completed , the banquet was served , under the efficient superintendence of Comp . Smith , to the gratification and enjoyment of all present . The various toasts

were then given and responded to . The M . E . Z . took occasion to remark upon the prosperous condition of the Chapter , which , after the short existence of four years , has progressed so far as to bid fair to become one of the most important in tho Craft . He was also pleased to observe the efficient working of all the subordinate as well as the principal officers . In some chapters Companions assume positions

hey are incapable of properly filling , and are installed in the principal chairs only to vacate them , and havo their work done for them . This , he was happy to think , was nofc the case in tho Faith Chapter , and looking at the Companions who are following on to the higher offices , not likely to be for years to come ; while that is the case , the prosperity of the Chapter is secure ( cheers . ) Comp . Geo . Corbie , in

responding for the exaltees , expressed his heartfelt thanks for the cordial reception of himself and follows . His highest ambition in the Craft had been to reach tho exalted position of the W . M . of his Lodge , and having attained the rank , ho fancied ho was securely placed on the top of the tree ; but he had been undeceived that evening , for on witnessing the beautiful ceremony of the Royal Arch , ho discovered

that he had only reached tho first rung of tho ladder , and that a vast deal had yet to bo studied before attaining tho highest point of Masonic eminence . As far as their abilities would permit , his colleagues as well as himself would strive to become useful members of the Order ( applause ) . Comp . N . Gluckstein P . Z . replied for the P . Z . ' s collectively , but Comp . 1 \ Mortlock P . Z . wished to say , iu addition to

what had fallen from tho I . P . Z ., that as an old P . Z ., aud ono who had visited a great number of Chapters , having moro than ordinary opportunities to witness the way in which the work is generally done , he had no hesitation in asserting that thero is not a Chapter existing in which tho ceremonies are performed with such thorough efficiency

by every officer , from tho highest to tho lowest , as had been done that evening iu tho Chapter . Although Comp . Glnckstoin was deputed to respond for the P . Z . 's generally , he felfc ho ought nofc to let the opportunity pass to pay them a tribute they so richly deserved ( hoar , hear ) . Comp . J . Constable replied for the Officers , and in tho course of bis remarks paid a graceful compliment to Comp . E , Gottheil ,

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through whose instrumentality ho ( Bro . Constable ) had derived tha Masonic knowledge ho possessed . Comp . Gomportz said , having held the position of S . E . since tho foundation of the Chapter , he would have been content to retain thai ; office , and continue to givo his services in that' capacity ; but being pressed to assume higher duties , he could nofc hesitate . Tho Companions would always find him afc

their service in whatever situation ho might bo placed , ( applause . ) Tho various speeches were interspersed with songs , by Comps . Constable , Barnett , Mortlock , Snaro , and Canton . A vory handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel waa presented to Comp . N . Gluokstein upon his retirement from tho first principal's ohair . Companion Hogard in presenting it said , that tho testimonial waa

richly deserved . Companion Gluckstein is held in high esteem by every member of tho Chapter . Companion N . Gluckstein could scarcely find words sufficiently expressive of his feelings of gratitude for all the kindness and generous indulgence which had been accorded him . He was well aware of his shortcomings , ! tho work had nofc come

up to his own anxious desires and wishes , but he had done hia duty to tho best of his ability . He assured tho Companion . ? that tha events of that day would never fade from hia memory ; he doomed ib one of the mosfc joyous and gratifying in the whole courso of hia existence . Whenever his humble services wero required they would always be at the disposal of the Chapter . ( Great cheering ) .

Tranquillity Lodge , No . 185 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-stroefc , on Monday . Bro . J . D . Barnefcfc W . M . presided , and there wero present Bros . J . Poartree S . W . and Treasurer , D . Posener J . W ., S . G . Pare S . D ., W . D . Bayley J . D ., P . Levy Secretary , F . Croakor I . G ., J . Rosa I . P . M ., and Bros . S . E . Moss , N . Moss , M . Harris , E . Harfeld , R . 7 > .

Bloomfield and J . Constable , Past Masters of the Lodge , and R . E . Potter Tyler . As soon as tho Lodge was opened Bros . Solomon and Ager were passed , and then Bros . Salaman aud Butler were raised to the sublime degree . Bro . Peartree was next unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Constable was appointed Treasurer , and accepted the office conditionally that when tho term of Bro .

Pearfcree's Mastership was ended , that worthy brother should resume his duties as Treasurer , duties he had fulfilled with so much zeal and ability during the last fifteen years . Bro . Potter was re-elected Tyler , and then the following Past Masters were chosen as the Committee of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , namely , Bros . S . Solomons , M . Harris , Maurice Harfc , A . E . Sydney , S . E . Mosa and E .

Harfold . On the motion of Past Master Bloomfield , the sum of ten guineas waa unanimoualy voted from the Lodge funds for tha purpose of presenting a testimonial to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Barnett , whose services have secured for him the respect and admiration of his fellow members . The Lodge then adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served by the new manager , Mr . E . H . Rand .

In fact , during our whole experience afc the City Terminus Hotel , we have never been present on any occasion when the Lodgo waa better or more liberally treated , aud that too afc a price less by onethird than was charged by Mr . Rand's predecessor . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . Bro . Peartree , in responding to the toast of hia health as W . M . elect

expressed the pleasure ho felt afc having been so highly honoured by the brethren . Ho had been a member of the Lodge for seven and twenty years , and had held the office of Treasurer for fifteen of them . He had always taken a deep interest in the welfare of Tranquillity . At his timo of life , and after a service so prolonged , the brethren must nofc expect too great things

of him , and ho should roly to a great extent on tho tried ability of his immediate predecessor , Bro . Barnett , who he was sure would render him all that assistance he had proved himself , during hia year of office , so capable of rendering . In concluding a very happy speech , Bro . Peartroe stated that no words of his would

adequately express tho feelings ho experienced . He then resumed his seat amid general expressions of congratulation . The health of the Visitors , who were represented by Bros . Irving , a M . M . from New Zealand , Hyatt and Westerby , was replied to by the first mentioned brother . We also remarked that the healths of the several

Junior Officers were given and acknowledged separately . Tha intervals between tho toasts wero enlivened by some excellent singing . Bro . Child waa very effective , as he always is , and Bro . Bayley sang a very humorous ditty , the refrain of which was " Perhaps 'tis just as well . " But the vocal talent was far from being displayed by the Lodgo Members only . Bro . Hyatt , a visitor , whose professional name , Mr . Percival , is sufficiently familiar in musical

circles , sang very sweetly indeed , and quite charmed all present by the exquisite taste and feeling he exhibited in his delivery . In fact , a most agreeable and harmonious evening—harmonious in mora senses than ono—waa spent , and when the hour for separating arrived , the brethren departed to their several homes , delighted with all they had seen and heard , and above all things extremely well pleased with the successful efforts of Mr . Rand , as tho purveyor of tha Banquet .

Lion Lodge , No . 312 , Whitby . —On Monday afternoon , tho brethren of tho Lion Lodgo mot afc tho Masonic Hall , John-street , West Cliff , at two o ' clock , for tho purpose of taking part in the installation of Bro . J . M . Bottomlcy , as W . M . for the ensuing year . Thero was an imposing assemblage . Tho Installing Master was Bro . John Stevenson P . M ., and the interesting and impressive ceremonial was admirably gone throngh . The officers of tho Lodge for tho

ensuing year aro as follows : —Bros . J . M . Bottomley W . M ., S . Chadwick S . W ., W . G . Lockey J . W ., P . Thornton S . D ., G . T . Crowther J . D ., W . E . Wolsey I . G ., Geo . Elliott D . C , James Wood Tyler , James Maule and Geo . Ferrow Stewards , J . W . Lawson P . M . Treasurer , J . B . Dale Secretary . The annual banquet was sat down to afc the Royal Hotel , at 4 . 30 , and was a mo-it sumptuous repast . There was a goodly number of Past Masters , officers and brethren , The W . M , presided , and . tho S , W . waa in the vico-ohair ,