Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 17 th instant , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . G ., the \ V . __ ., Bro . T . W . C . Bush , presiding . All the Officers were in their places , and among the brethren were the following visitors . — Bros . S . Daniel P . M . 65 , Dr . Danford Thomas 239 , Pullen J . D . 742 . Hatfield 1320 . The business of the evening comprised the passing of Bro . De Leeuw , and the raising to the third degree of Bros .

Sohlesinger and Lehman . It was announced that Bro . John Con . stable P . M . antl Treasurer was about to depart on a business trip to the Cape . Thereupon Bro . Phil Levy Secretary proposed , and Bro . Croaker I . P . M . seconded , that a cordial farewell be recorded on the minutes of the Lodge , and also the expression of the hope of every one of the members for a happy and prosperous voyage , and antiei .

pation of a safe return , to resume his duties as Treasurer of the Lodge , this was carried with acclamation . Bro . Constable said—Worshipful Master and Brethren , I thank you most heartily for tbe kind vote which you have been pleased to record on tbe minutes of the Lodge . It is not more than I expected , for since my connection with the Lodge I have received nothing but kindness , and I only

hope that the kind expressions and fond anticipations may be fully realised , that I may be enabled to show my appreciation and gratitude by future services in the interest of the Lodge . Lodgo having been closed and refreshment enjoyed , the W . M . proposed the first toast , namely , " Loyalty to the Throne and Devotion to the best interests of tho Order . " He was pleased to learn that Her Majesty

had returned in good health . The toast was an appropriate one in such an assembly , as there is no company more loyal and devoted than Freemasons . A hearty welcome to tbe Visitors was replied to briefly by each , but Bro . Dr . Danford Thomas added that he had special reasons to be devoted to tbe Order , bis father having had the honour of being three times Grand Chaplain of

England , and his personal reminiscences would always fill bim with gratitude , for when himself and two brothers were left fatherless , while still pursuing their studies , such help came to his widowed mother from the brethren in town and country that they were enabled to complete their education at Oxford , and occupy honourable positions in medicine and law . He would also take the opportunity of

acknowledging the extreme kindness in the time of distress , and the help rendered in the time of need by the Jewish community in Portsdown-road—which , he believed , was called " Little Jerusalem , " from the number of Israelites resident there—during the most critical period of bis mother ' s life . The health of the W . M . was proposed and briefly responded to , and in proposing tbe heath of the P . M . ' s , the W . M . said he naturally looked for advice and instruction

to the Past Masters , and that was always kindly and cheerfully given . Next came the Officers , coupled with tbe names of Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Constable having responded in aa eloquent and feeling speech , which was received with prolonged cheering , the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . Several songs were given by Bros . Tipper , Bayley , Gar . d , and Boss . The Past Masters present were Bros . Croaker , Bloomfield , Barnett , Bayley , and Gottheil .

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 .

THE annual meeting of this old established and flourishing Lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street , on Thursday , 13 th inst . Lodge was opened at five o ' clock punctually by the Worshipful Master Dr . Corrie Jackson , supported by Bro . Lancaster S . W . ( Worshipful Master elect ) , Smith J . W ., Rnutz S . D ., Billing J . D ., Tongue I . G ., Davia Tyler . Bro . Bell , who \ % as the candidate for passing , having answered the usual questions in a highly

satisfactory manner , retired . Lodge being advanced to the second degree , this ceremony was carried out in the usual efficient manner . Tbe next business was the ceremony of installing Bro . Lancaster to tbe chair of K . S . by the W . M ., who performed this duty in a manner that gave tbe highest satisfaction aud enjoyment to the large num . ber of members and guests who were present . Bro . Lancaster W . M .

then chose the following brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Smith S . W ., Runtz J . W ., Bieliug J . D ., Tongue I . G ., Washineton Hayday as M . C . Bro . Paas , who has fulfilled the duties of Secretary for nearly a quarter of a century , was again re-invested . The W . M . then presented , in the name of the Lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . Bio . Jackson , and Loped that he

would enjoy health to wear it for many years to come . It was then proposed by Bro . Pans Secretary , that in accordance with Bye-Law 21 that Bro . Jackson shonld receive the extra decoration of the Polish White Eagle , to be worn suspended from the neck , for the very excellent manner in which he had not only carried out the duties of hia year of office , but for the splendid manner in which he had rendered

the ceremony of installation that evening . This was carried with acclamation by the brethren . After hearty good wishes had been given to tho new W . M . and the report of the Audit Committee read and all other business ended , Lodge was closed in dne form and the brethren retired to the banquctting hall . After grace had been sung , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts given , Bro . Jackson I . P . M .

said , the gavel having been placed in my hands it becomes tho first pleasant duty of my present position as I . P . M . to propeseto you the health of our new W . M . He was initiated shortly after myself in this Lodge , and has worked his way up , step by step , to the high position he now holds . I am very glad to hear tho manner in which

you receive his name , as it shows the unanimously kind feeling that you have towards him ; 1 hope thab ho will have a prosperous and pleasant year of office . The W . M ., who on rising was greeted with continued cheers , stated that he had to thank tho brethren for the manner in which they bad received the proposal of his health , and to

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assure them that during his year of office he would use every effort to carry out the duties in a satisfactory manner , and that he cer . tninly shared with the P . M . ' s in having the greatest zeal in the affairs nf the Lodge , and he hoped that he would be enabled to transmit to

his snecessor the Lodge in as prosperous a condition as it had been « iven to him by tbe I . P . M ., whose health he now had the pleasure to propose . Bro . Jackson had had a most prosperous and pleasant year nf office . This was dne in a large extent to his own personal qualities . He bnd been good natnred and firm , without weakness , and had

introduced an almost military feeling in the Lodge with respect to the punctuality of his attendance and regularity with which be had performed the duties of his office , especially for the impressive and eloquent manner in which he had rendered the ceremony of installation that evening , and which had been such a treat to them all . Bro . Jackson , in reply , stated that he was moat gratified for the manner in

which the toast proposing his health had been received , and also that his efforts to please them during his year of office had met with so pleasant a recognition as the presentation of the Past Master ' s jewel ; whilst thanking them for that he felt doubly proud of tbe decora , tion of the White Eagle which the brethren had voted to him—as any Past Master bad a right to a Past Master ' s jewel—but not every

one to the decoration of the White Eagle . He did not intend to re . lax his efforts now that he had passed the chair , but would bo very pleased to assist in any way that was possible for the prosperity of the Lodge . It only now remained for hira to again thank the brethren for the kindness and courtesy witb which they , and especially the Officers of the Lodge , had supported him . The W . M .

then read the list of Visitors , of whom be was delighted to see so goodly an array , and proposed their health , calling upon Bro . Terry , whose name was well known to every Mason , from his long con . ncction witb the Charities , to reply . Bro . Terry congratulated the W . M . on his accession to office , and paid a high tribute to tbe I . P . M . for tbe manner iu which tbe ceremony of installation bad

been rendered . He was pleased to see him decorated , not only with a Past Master's jewel , but also that he had received the decoration of the White Eagle , whioh was only given to those who had distinguisbed themselves , or served as Stewards to the Girls' or Boys' Schools . For bis own part be conld not understand i » by those who served as Stewards to the Benevolent Institution should be omitted , and be hoped soon to hear that Bye-Law had been

altered . Bro . Mathews stated that he had known the W . M . since he was a child ; he wished him a prosperous year of office . Some of tbe Visitors favoured tbe brethren -with some splendid glee singing dnring the evening . The following is a list of the Visitors : —Bros . Shand , Draper , Kelsey , Mathews , Crowther , Bassett , Barlow , Culver , Terry , Rosenthal , Atkins , Hnggins , Coean , Roberts , Collins , Lockett , Bowley , Vordin , Ward , Mein , Coles , Goldsmith , Saegert and Birch .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , No . 781

THE installation meeting was beld on Wednesday , 12 tb instant , a the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse . Lodge was opened at an early hour by the V 7 . M . Bro . Rawe , who before vacating his post initiated two candidates into Freemasonry , and performed the ceremonies of passing and raising . The three degrees were worked by Bro . Rawe in a most admirable and praiseworthy manner . The succeeding W . M . Bro . Richard Fox Onld was then duly installed into

the chair of King Solomon by Bro . James Terry , in presence , of a numerous assemblage of brethren . Bro . Terry's rendering of the installation service was most impressive , and commanded the admiration of all . The installation over , Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet served by the host , Bro . Emanuel Gregory , in a style that gave general satisfaction , the new

Worshipful Master presiding . The usual toasts having been disposed ot , the I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , which was received with enthusiasm , and gracefully acknow . ledged by Bro . Onld . The toast of the Initiates followed , after which Bro . Robinson sang " Nancy Lee . " The Visitors were next complimented . There were a goodly number , including Bros .

Syndall P . M ., Turquand P . M ., G . Mason P . M ., Cottar P . M ., Bro <> ks > , Tribe , Wyles , Keable , Holland , & o . After an excellent song by Bro . Palmer , Bro . Brooks replied . Tbe Installing Master , Bro . Terry , was the next toast ; in conjunction with Prosperity to the Masonic Institutions . Bro . J . A . Keable was called upon , and he gave a humorous recital from " All that glitters is not gold . " Bro . Terry re . plied in eloquent terms , and in a most forcible manner urged the the

claims of tbe Charitable Institutions upon the consideration of brethren . The P _ st Masters followed , and this toast was suitably acknowledged in a characteristic speech by Bro . Rawe . The Officerwas replied to by E . T . Reid , tbe highly esteemed Secretary of the Lodge . Bro . Palmer contributed another song , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a moat enjoyable evening to a close . Daring the proceedings Bro . Keable rend tbe following lines , written for the occasion : —

Since onr last installation day , A year its course has rolled , Aud now we ' re gathered here to-night To welcome Brother Ould . Esteemed he is , bolov'd by all , A brother staunch and true , And may his year of office prove A prosperous one all through .

Amongst the Masters of the past , — His toil and labour o ' er—With blushing honours on his head Retires our Brother Rawe . The Merchant Navy still , we know , Will he bis constant care , And long upon his manly breast May he its jewel wear .