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elect was presented by Bro . Cantle , and in the presence of seventeen Worshipfnl Masters and Past Masters duly installed into fche chair by the refciring W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . Williams , who rendered the addresses iu a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Cantle acted as D . C . The customary salutations of the brethren having been

given , tbe W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : — Bros . Williams I . P . M ., Rogers S . W ., Anstin J . W ., Thurkle Treasurer , Cantle Secretary , Colvill S . D ., G . F . Williams J . D ., Helden I . G ., Kift Organist , Cross W . S ., Walter and Bull Stewards , Woodstock Tyler . Applause followed the investiture of each Officer . Bro .

Cantle proposed , and Bro . Thurkle seconded , that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge , to bo placed on the list , of the I . P . M . ( Bro . Williams ) , who will servo as a Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of tho Boys' School . This was carried nnanimonsly . Lodge was then closed , and tbe brethren adjourned to the

Holborn Restaurant , where a most rScherche banquet was provided by Bros . Gordon and Hamp . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts . Bro . Williams rose ; he had great pleasure in proposing the health of the W . M . He had known him well for many years , they were partners in business as well as Freemasonry . Brother

Ferguson was one whom they all respected , aud all trusted he might have health to carry out the dnties with credit to himself and satisfaction to tho Lodge . Tho W . M ., in reply , thanked Brother Williams for the kind manner he had spoken of him . Bro . Phillips , P . M . of tho Phoonix Lodge , whom ho was glad to see present , had

initiated him into Freemasonry . He wonld strive to give the brethren every satisfaction iu the Lodge . At the festive board bo wished to promote lovo and harmony , and he hoped at the expiration of his year of office they would say he had given them satisfaction . Tbe toast of the Visitors was next on the list ; . The W . M . said the

Lodge was famed for its hospitality ; they had many distinguished visitors present ; all wero pleased to see them . Ho would call on Bros . Phillips P . P . G . Warden Somersetshire , Phillips P . M . 173 , Jefferies P . M . 902 , Cubitt P-G . P ., Reynolds W . M . 1441 , and Baker P . M . 753 . These brethren severally responded , aud paid just

compliments to the I . P . M . and also to Bro . Williams , who had performed the latter part of the ceremony . Bro . Phillips P . M . 173 paid a just tribute to the memory of the respected founder of the Lodge , whose name he hoped would be perpetuated . Bro . Phillips also expressed regret that the W . M . had left the Phcenix Lodge ; he ( Bro . Phillips )

had initiated him into the Order ; he was a man of strict integrity , and they would never regret having chosen him for thoir Master . Tho W . M . next proposed the health of the Installing Master Brother Williams . Last August Brother Williams met with a serious accident , but they were pleased to say he had recovered . He had done

his work with skill and ability during his year of office , and the members would not sufficiently thank him . He had lately been very unwell , but they had seen him perform theceremouiesof passing and raising , in addition to the installation ceremony . Turning to Bro . Williams , Bro . Ferguson said ho had great , pleasure in presenting

him with the jewel voted him at the hist meeting ; and , in investing him with it , he knew it would be highly prized ; lie trusted be would live long to wear it . Bro . Cantle "P . M . ancl Secretary , said he desired to say the Officers of the Lodge wished to endorse all that had been said by the W . M . The Officers , with tho assistance of

tho brethren , in order to mark their approbation , had prepared an illuminated testimonial on vellum ; it was the talented work of Mr . E . Jackman , ancl it had a suitable inscription . Bro . Cantle added , this testimonial was not given with any vain idea of glorification , but he hoped the G . A . O . T . U . might spare their respected brother for

many years ; aud when at home he looked at it , it might remind him of his many friends , Masonic and otherwise . Bro . Williams I . P . M . said he conld hardly find words to express his gratitude . From the first time he entered tbo Lodge he bad worked ; he had advanced from the bottom of the ladder , and was pleased whenever his efforts

had met with their approval . With respect to the elegant jewel voted him , he thanked them heartily , and hoped he might live long to wear it among them . With regard to the illuminated testimonial it was an unexpected pleasure to receive it . He was led to believe he had done his duty , and he would receive it with great pleasure ,

and appreciate it as a token of their kindness . He hoped be had performed his part of tbe ceremony to their satisfaction , and be thanked Bro . Williams for the admirable manner in which he had given the addresses . Bro . Williams followed ; if his efforts had given them pleasure , he was fully satisfied . His services were at their

command . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Thurkle was a tried friend : he had done a great amount of good ft r the Lodge , and had kept it free from debt . With regard to Bro . Cantle , they knew his worth and capabilities as Secretary . He had now great pleasure in presenting Bro . Thurkle

with a testimonial for his zeal and ability ; this consisted of a very valuable gold keyless watch , with albert chain ancl locket , bearing a suitable inscription . Bro . Thurkle said he felt proud at receiving the testimonial . When he looked at it he should never forget their kindness . He hoped to be among them for many years , and he trusted

the Lodge would continue to prosper , Bro . Cantle P . M . ancl Secretary followed . He had tried , and would continue to try , to mako the Creaton Lodge second to none iu the Craft , This would ho one of thebast monuments to perpetuate the memory of the late Colonel Creaton . It was the desire of the members to meet , not so much in

numbers , but to be au harmonious Lodgo ; with the Co-operation of the brethren he was suro it wonld prosper . IIo might say tbey had a good balance to credit , and they might give to the Charities . The Lod ge had been only six years in existence . Ho hoped they would become Vice-Presidents . The W . M . was to be a Stewardand he

, ( Bio . Cantle ) trusted he would tako up a good list . All bis energies would be at their service . The toast of tho Officers ancl Wardens came iiext ; the W . M . was sure those whom be had selected were capable .

fu'os . Rogers and Austin responded , they were followed b y Bios . Phillips , Capt . Helden , Cross , Walker , and brothers . The " Tyler's toast was then given , a very agreeable aud harmonious evening was passed , The W . M , provided au artistic selection of music , exercising

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the talents of Bros . Arthur Thomas , J . Kift , J . Cantle , and Masters Charlton and Lewis . A very humourous recitation was given by Bro . W . G . Reynolds .

COBORN LODGE , No . 1804 THE installation of the Worshipful Master of this Lodge usually draws together a good attendance of tho members and friends , and as tho Lodgo is ono which especially supports tho Charities , in preferenco to sitting down to a banquet ; after each meeting , its installation Festival is heartily enjoyed . Tho impressive ceremony of installing tha W . M . elect was performed hy Bro . W .

Clarke P . G . P ., in hia wonted impressive manner , it was evidently appreciated . Tho Lodgo was opened iu duo form by the W . M , Bro . R . Logan , who was supported by Bros . J . T . Robey S . W ., Charles J . L . Tijou J . W ., P . Edinger Treasurer , A . SouchS . D ., E . G . Johnson J . D ., 0 . Lawrence D . C , Ellerton Organist , Whoafcloy I . G ., Erlam

Steward , A . Harrison Tyler ; P . M . ' s C Brown and F . J . Hunt , with a goodly array of members . Tho Visitors included Bros . Hancock W . M . 1716 , P . M . 's Wihley Wright 1827 , H . R . Jones 1014 , J . Taylor 8 S 3 ( Preceptor of tho Cuborn Lodgo of Instruction ) , Huggett 1625 , Potts 1716 , Deason 1625 , C Reeve 1816 , and several

otners . After the formal business was taken , Bro . Clarke assumed tho chair , and installed tho W . M . elect Bro . J . T . Robey into the throne of K . S . Tho W . M . then appointed and invested his Officers forthe year : —Bros . Tijon S . W ., Gonch J . W ., Edinger ( re-elected ) Treasurer , Hunt Secretary , Johnson S . W ., Wheatloy J . D ., Ellerton

Organist , Lawrence I . G ., Erlam D . C , Plater Steward , and Harrison ( re-elected ) Tyler . The W . M . of tho Lodgo always takes a Stewardship for tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the sum of ten guineas from the Funds of the Lodgo was placed upon his list . A

sincere vote of thanks having been given to the Installing Master , fcho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was served in the high class style for which that establishment is noted . The usual toasts wero all

heartily received , Bro . Clarke replying for tho Officers of Grand Lodge , and to his health as Installing Master . Bros . Wildey Wright and Haucock responded for the Visitors . After Bro . Clarke had proposed tho diaries , of which ho is an ardent supporter , tbe W . M . presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Logan . The Tyler ' s

toast brought to a conclusion au instructive and pleasant evening , many of tho brethren expressing a hearty wish that each succeeding installation would bo as successful in every way . Bro . Ellerton presided at tho piano , and had tho management of tbe musical arrangements .

WHAIITON LODGE , No . 2045 . '"PHM third regular meeting of ( his Lodgo was hold at the White 1 . Hart Hotel , Willosclen , N . W ., on Tuesday 17 th l . ebruary . The Lodge was formally opened by Bro . Wm . Stele W . M ., in the presence of his Officers and about twenty members and visitors . The

minutes of the last regular aud two emergency meetings wero read and confirmed . Bros . Bettesworth , Langley , Claisc , and Mclbie were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bros . Bradshaw , Mitchell , Hartley Harris , and Bird-Gibson wore passed . The two ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in his usual impressive style . A banquet ;

followed tlie closing of the Lodge . In the courso of tho evening tho health of the W . M . was heartily proposed , and pleasure was expressed by all that Bro . Side had had such an increase of members since the foundation of the Lodge , in August last . No less than 16 members havo been initiated into the Lodge and four brethren have

joined from other Lodges . The . health of the Treasurer and Secre - tary was proposed by tbe W . M . Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence ot * tbe Secretary , Bro . Gawith , on account of a serious accident , which will unfortunately necessitate his keeping his

bed for somo weeks . The Rev . J . C . Wharton Treas . responded , ancl congratulated tho brethren upon the flourishing condition of the Lodge . The Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most pleasant evenings this Lodge has hell siuco its birth , and augurs well for tbe future .

The annual supper of tlie Covenfc Garden Lodge of Instruction , No , 1614 , will be held afc the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Thursday , tho 5 th proximo . The chair will bo occupied by Brother John Jacobs , W . M . of the parent

Lodge ; and brother G . Golcunm , I . P . M . of the same Lodge , will fill the vice chair . Bros . A . Clark P . M . 1227 , W . C . Smith S . W . 1 SG 3 , and G . Fowles I G . 1318 have

been appointed Stewards . Tickets , price 3 / G each , may be had of Bro . G . Reynolds , 3 Sfc . James Square , Pall Mall , or afc the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden Lane , Covent Garden , on Thursday evenings .

Bro . James Stevens asks us to inform tho brethren of North Kent thafc he is arranging to deliver his Lecture , " Knobs and Excrescences , " b y invitation of the Union

Lodge , No . 127 , afc Margate , between fche 13 th and 27 th of next month , and would bo willing to arrange dates with other Lodges on the line of route between that place and London .