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had given thorn satisfaction , and their handsome acknowledgment of his services would net as an incentive to him to do if possible even more in the future than ho was plnd to hear ho had done in tho p ; ist . To tho torist of the Visitors Bros . J . A . Rucker P . G . D ., and Baynham W . Stewart P . G . D . replied , the former remarking that he was prond to see Bro . Hedges iu his present position , and from his knowledge

of that brother ' s career he was persnnded he would fnlfil his duties well and with a will ; whilo Bro . Stewart , as uncle of Bro . Hedges , was equally confident the latter wonld have a successful year of office . The toast of the Charities was entrusted , for obvious reasons , to other hands than tho Chairman ' s , and Brother Dean P . M . and Treasurer , in proposing it , spoke briefly , but earnestly . Bro . Terry ,

in his reply , said he was not surprised at the favour bestowed on the Girls' School , as it was only natural they shonld look kindly on the Girls . He also complimented Brother Binckes on the amazing success which had attended his last Festival . Still , as it was the Old Men who had built up the Schools and kept them going long before thoy bethought themselves of raising a Fund for themselves and the

Old Women , ho trnsted that the Institution with which he was con . nected would secure its fair measure of support . He hoped the time would never come when there would be nndne rivalry among the Institutions , but that eaoh in turn would stand by and help the others as much as they could . He congratulated Brother Hedges on being Worshipful Master , and also . for the help he had given the

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The rest of the customary toasts followed . Among those present were the following , namely—Bros . Sir John B . Monckton Pras . Board of General Purposes , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , Col . J . Peters Grand Sword Bearer , Edgar Bowyer Grand Standard Bearer , Frank Richardson ,

Robert Grey , Peter de Lande Long , John A . Rucker , Raynham W . Stewart , J . H . Matthews Past Grand Deacons ; Joshua Nnnn Past Grand S . B ., J . Terry P . G . W . Herts , H . A . Dubois P . G . W . Middlesex , W . Lake Past Prov . Grand Registrar Cornwall , J . P . Piatt P . G . W . Cheshire , A . H . Tattershall P . M . 140 , D . M . Dewar P . M . 1415 , A . E . Gladwell P . M . 172 , A . Tislev P . Grand Steward , Herbert Dicketts P . Grand Steward , Thomas Arnold 780 , J . F . Waest P . M . 753 , R . Loftns Wetherall 741 , and H . Massey P . M .

Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.

ECCLESTON LODGE , No . 1624 .

THE members of this popular Lodge celebrated their Eighth Installation Meeting on Wednesday . The brethren assembled at the Criterion , Piccadilly , under the Presidency of the W . M . Bro . E . Powell , who was supported by Bros . Tayler S . W ., Johnson J . W ., Isaacs Treasurer , Beckham Secretary , Bottle S . D ., McRay Steward , Egerton Organist . Past Masters Bros . Fisher , Vincent Prov . Grand

S . B . Middlesex , Jones , Flatterly , Hunt , and MacLeod . Visitors—Bros . Cullingford 35 , Thome 1194 , Freeman 1416 , Butt 1791 , Gee 1571 , Furber 754 , Vine P . M . 173 , Stuart 948 , Waley 172 , Bond W . M . 1314 , Stark 1194 , Minnis P . M . 157 , Ayling W . M . 975 , Goffin 1695 , Folson 1604 , Roberts 393 , King 1929 , Whales 172 , Tunnell 1791 , Sanders 1257 , Briggs P . M . 157 , Bell 1207 , Massey P . M . 619 and 1923 , Scott

Wrangham P . M . 619 , Burleton P . M . 860 , Lamer 858 , Bankel 378 , Davis 87 , Brindley 1604 , Hollyman 27 , Shepperd 140 , Dobbs P . M . 1150 , West P . M . 1815 , Sadler 172 , Keen W . M . 1426 , Wyatt 1044 , Elliot 1772 , Poulton 1791 , White 1772 , Schartau 1549 , Cantle P . M . 1441 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . After the Lodge had been opened , and tbe minutes confirmed , the Auditors' report was read and adopted .

The financial statement ns regards the Benevolent Fund showed there was a balance in favour of the Lodge of upwards of £ 50 . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . C . Tayler S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and in due course , in the presence of fifteen W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s , duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., who conducted the ceremony in a most

perfect and impressive manner . Bro . W . Vincent P . M . efficiently acted as M . C . On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted , according to ancient custom . He then , in appropriate terms , appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . E . Powell I . P . M ., H . J . Johnson S . W ., R . Bottle J . W ., I . Isaacs ( re-elected ) Treas ., A . W . Beckham ( reappointed ) Sec , Coulthard S . D ., Johnston J . D .,

Moorman I . G ., Ray and Watkins M . C . ' s , Egerton Org ., Hooper and Weston W . S . 's , Thomas Reece Jones Tyler . Ballots having been previously taken for the admission of Messrs . T . Salter , J . Pride , and C . J . Forder , and the result being unanimously in favonr of these candidates , they were duly initiated into the Order by the newly installed W . M ., who evidenced his capability for office by

performing the ceremony in a manner that augurs well for his conduct of the Lodge . Bro . W . Vincent proposed that the name of the Lodge shonld be used in connection with the annual ball of the members , and a dispensation be applied for for the brethren to wear Masonic clothing on the occasion . Any surplus that may accrue to be devoted to the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge . This proposition having

been seconded , was carried unanimously . Tho brethren , to the number of 104 , sat down to a sumptuous and rdcherclie banquet provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and superintended by Bro . Madell . The W . M ., who in the Lodge had performed his dutie 3 admirably , made a very genial president j he proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Brother E . Powell I . P . M . was

entrusted with the gavel to propose what he described as the toast of the evening , the health of the Worshipfnl Ma ter . Brother C . Tayler , was the first initiate of the Lodge ; be had worked up through every office : he bad attained the proud position he now ocenpied by sheer merit and perseverance , and all felt sure he would do his duty satisfactorily . The W . M ., in reply , thanked

Bro . Powell for the kind manner in which he had spuken of him ; whatever he had done had been a labour of love . On the first night of his initiation he made up his mind to go forward in Freemnsonry , aud when he was raised to the degree of Master Mason he went into office . With pleasure he saw the result . By the kindness of the brethren he now occupied the chair . At the next Festival of

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the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , whioh wonld be held in Jnne nnsfc , nnder tho presidency of His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , ho would serve aa a Steward , and ho thought opportunit y might be taken by the members of tho Lodge to make their mark on the Charity Roll of the Order . In conclusion , he again thanked the brethren for the reception they had given him . The Worshi pfnl

Master then proposed tho toast of the I . P . M ., and referred to the excellent manner in which Bro . Powell had carried out each and every of his duties . It might indeed be said he had crowned all by his working of the ceremony of installation . It was gratifying for him ( the W . M . ) to be the medium of presenting Bro . Powell with a testimonial of the respect the Lodge entertained for him , in the shape

of the Past Master a jewel , which he had the pleasure of placing on his breast ; he hoped he might live _ for many years to wear it . Bro . Powell rose with a great amount of diffidence . He hoped ho had given the brethren satisfaction during his year of office . As one of the Founders of the Lodgo , he took a deep interest in its well-doing . With respect to the handsome jewel they had presented him ' with , he regretted he had no son to hand it down to , but he had a

grandson , who doubtless would appreciate the honour conferred upon him . The other toasts given were the Past Masters , the Initiates , the Visitors , the Press , the Treasurer and Secretary , the Officers , & o Some capital responses were elicited . Finally , the Tyler gave the parting toast . To Bros . I . Cantle , Schartau , Davis , Lee , and Moor , man great credit is dne for the musical ability they displayed , while Bro . Vincent P . M . was most energetic in ministering to the comfort and entertainment of the Visitors .

Unity Lodge, No. 1637.

UNITY LODGE , No . 1637 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , Great Stanmore , Middlesex , on Saturday , 13 th inst . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Adkins , who was sup . ported by Bros . Stephens P . M . Treas ., T . W . Cooper P . M ., S . A . Cooper P . M . Sec , Slyman S . W . W . M . elect , John Woodmason I . G ., Linscott S . D ., Gordon , Webster M . C , Davies , Larkin , Jefferson ,

Parsons W . S ., Clarkson , and Parsons . Visitors—Bros . R . Green Urban Lodge , W . H . Dean P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Dorset , S . Smont W . M . 1642 , W . F . Packer 1571 , E . Childs 538 P . M ., R . J . Taylor W . M . 1922 , and R . Coulthard 144 and 1632 . After the minutes of the last Lodge meeting had received confirmation , the installation of Bro . Henry Slyman S . W . W . M . elect was proceeded with . The

ceremony was capitally performed by the outgoing Master . The following were appointed Officers : —Bros . Linscott S . W ., Woodmason J . W ., Stephens P . M . Treas ., S . A . Cooper P . M . Sec , Webster S . D ., Parsons J . D ., Jefferson I . G ., Gordon M . of C , Miller W . S ., Larkin A . W . S ., Middleton Tyler . At the conclusion of the labours of the day a capital banquet was served by host Veal , and the after proceedings were of a most harmonious character .

New Finsbury Park Lodge, No. 1695.

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1695 .

THE anniversary meeting was held at the Highbury Station Hotel , better known as the Cock Tavern , on Tuesday last , the 16 th instant . Lodge was opened by the Worshipfnl Master , Brother J . N . Thompson , supported by Bros . Edmunds S . W . and W . M . elect ,

Bastable J . W ., Eldridge P . M . Treasurer , Frampton Secretary , Berry acting S . D ., Tibbits J . D ., Lone acting I . G ., W . Hollis P . M . M . C , Very Tyler ; also Bros . Press P . M ., Swinyard , Cattermole , Hawkes , Scott , Canfer , Lewin , Richmond , Ayden , Bouts , Lone , & c . The Visitors were as follow : —Bros . Follitt 45 , Rothschild 1288 , Pigofc

753 , Forge 619 , Fenner 1693 , Wilkinson 167 , Manger 1260 , Dawes 619 , Hartnett 813 , Ash ton 1929 , Tremere 1929 , Leipold 1929 , Phillips 1185 . Minutes were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' Report was adopted . After the obligation had been taken , a Board of

Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Edmunds was regularly installed by Brother Thompson . The brethren being readmitted , sainted the W . M . in the three degrees . Tho Officers were appointed as follow : —Bros . Bastable S . W ., Tibbits J . W ., Eldridge P . M . Treas ., Frampton Secretary , Berry S . D ., Lewin J . D ., Lone I . G ., Hollis M . C ,

Very Tyler . Brother Thompson then " gave the addresses in a very impressive manner ; and was unanimously applauded . We congratulate him on this excellent finish to his term of office . Lodge was then closed in regular form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served by Brother Baker in his usual satisfactory manner . Grace was sung by Bros . Ashton , Colson PhillipSj

and Tremere . The W . M . gave the usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured by the brethren . The before-named brethren then sang a trio . The W . M . ' s health was proposed in a very neat speech , in which the Immediate Past Master stated that tbe hononr of the Lodge would be upheld in all its integrity by Bro . Edmunds , who had worked hard to fit himself for his position . He

( Brother Thompson ) trnsted that the brethren wonld find him p lenty of work to do . The toast was cordially received by all present . In thanking the brethren , the W . M . stated that he wonld strive to do his best to give satisfaction while he had the honour of being their W . M . ; he trusted his endeavours wonld meet with the approbation of the Past Masters of the Lodgeto whom he would look with

, pleasnre for instruction ; he considered the Past Masters as the guiding stars of the Lodge . He also hoped that Brother Thompson , the esteemed I . P . M ., wonld always be at his elbow to give him assistance should occasion reqnire it . He trnsted be might vaoate tbe chair of K . S . in as graceful a manner as did his predecessor . The

I . P . M . ' s toast was next proposed , and the Wbr . Ma 3 ter in £ 1 VID £ it stated the brethren knew that Bro . Thompson was one who could not slnr over his duties . He had done them in a very masterly , as well as graceful manner . He had great pleasure in presenting bun with a P . M . 's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by themeni bers of the Lodge , and sincerely trnsted that Bro . Thompson would