Installation Meetings, &C

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 .

THE annual Installation Meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstret , W . C . The Lodge was regularly opened , and after the transactions of the business announced on the summons , Bro . Godden , the M . M . elect , was formally introduced , obligated , and regularly installed into the chair by P . M . Bro . Moore . In due course he was saluted and proceeded to invest the following brethren as his Officers for the

year : —Bros . Tate S . W ., Brown J . W ., Kingston P . M . Treasurer , Weaver ( named as ) Secretary , Bro . Collirson being invested with the collar on his behalf , Bolton S . D ., Becker J . D ., Richardson I . G ., Collinson D . C , Ross Steward , Weaver Organist , Gilbert Tyler . It was proposed aud carried that a Committee be appointed to revise the Bye laws , after which a vote of thanks to the Installing Master

was proposed by Bro . Kingston , seconded by Bro . Walker , and earned unanimously . After the closing of the Lodg ^ , the brethren proceeded to banquet in tho Crown Room of the Freemasons' Tavern , where a sumptuous repast was provided under the personal supervision of the proprietor and his manager . After grace had been said , and the customary Loyal toasts had been honoured , Bro . P . M . Moore

rose to propose the health of the Worshipful Master . He thought that the next few minutes could not be better occupied than in drinking the good health of the Worshipful Master Bro . Godden . It had fallen to his ( Bro . Moore ' s ) lot do many things in Freemasonry in duplicate , but that he had to perform that night gavo him greater pleasure than was usual . However , ho assumed

the office he was then undertaking with some sorrow , as he could bnt regret the absence of their immediate Past Master . It was not usual for bim , nor did he think it well to eulogise a man until he had proved his ability ; so far , Bro . Godden had carried out the work of the respective offices he had filled creditably , but he thought it was impossible to say how he would discharge the dnties of W . M .,

although he had very little doubt but that they would be done in the same admirable manner as had those of the past . In fact , he had every confidence that he would so dischargo his duties as to merit , not only the approbation of the brethren , but what he considered of far more importance , the approbation of a good conscience . Bro . Godden said he had to tbank the brethren most heartily for the

manner in which the toast had beon proposed and received . Ever since he had joined Freemasonry ho had desired to secure the position he then occupied . It had always been his wish to attain the highest position in any society . Ho trusted that dnring his term of office he wight perform the dnties to the satisfaction of all concerned . He felt he conld materially depend on tho Officers ho had

appointed that night , and relied on tho assistance of tho brethren to look over any slip he might make dnring tho coming twelvo months . Ho now proposed a toast which it was always a pleasure to introduce , as it was a source of gratification to thorn to see visitors at their various meetings . Bro . Lako was called upon to respond . He thanked tho W . M . and brethren for the compliment

they had just paid their guests . He considered it a great pleasu-e to respond to the toast on behalf of the visiting brethren . He had thoroughly enjoyed both the working of the Lodgeand the hospitality of the festive board . Whatever Masons might lack , ho thought they could never be acensod of forgetting hospitality . Whoever might pay a visit to the Whittington Lodgo could but go away favourably

impressed . He considered a great compliment was due to tho Officers of the Lodge ; he felt that the Whittington Lodge would be long remembered by him for its excellent working and hospitality . He concluded by wishing the W . M . a prosperous year of office . Bro . Stanton Jones followed , and then Bro . Rudderforth was called upon . He felt certain that tbe brethren had selected the right man as

Master . Ho was one well qualified to discharge the duties of the high office , as he would bring to bear those abilities which had won for him so prominont a position in private life . Bro . Marston was the next called upon . From what ho knew of the abilities of the W . M ., and what he had witnessed that night , he felt assured that Bro . Godden would prove himself a good ruler of the Lodge . He

trusted there would be ample opportunity afforded the W . M . for displaying his knowledge of the ceremonies . Bro . Alexander also replied , desiring to bear witness to the ability with which the c : remony of installation had been performed . The next toast , the W . M . said , was in honour of brethren whom it would be impossible

to do withont . It was at all times heartily responded to , and justly so , it being the health of the Past Masters . There was a time , the W . M . said , when he used to think that the P . M . ' s were brethren who had only to rest on their laurels , but he had recently found that they had some work to do , and that of an important nature . He felt sure that the Past Masters would ono and all render him nnv

assistance he might need . Bro . Jones was the first to respond . He had on many occasions been called npon to speak to various toasts in the Whittington Lodge , having for the past twenty years been frequently called to acknowledge one or another . He looked around , and found good men in the various offices of the Ledge , and felt no doubt but that its prestige would be

maintained by the W . M . and those who followed him . Brother Walker felt it a privilege to be allowed to say a few words in reply to the toast . He was thankful that the brethren had so kindly received the remarks of the W . M ., aud thankful that the Lodge appeared so prosperous—its having so many visiting brethren was one sign of

this . He sincerely trusted that tho Mastev would complete his year of office in peace and harmony . Tho health of the Treasurer of the Lodge , the Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund , and the Secretary was next given , the W . M . referring to each in suitable terms . Bro . Kingston thanked the W . M . for the genial manner in which he htul proposed the toast . So loDg as the offices of Treasurer and Secre-

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tary were entrusted to such brethren as held them at the present time he felt assmed the duties would be properly discharged . Bro . Pike , Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund , followed . He announced that the current year showed a larger balance than any previous year had exhibited . So long as the brethren showed confidence in him he should endeavour to show he was worthy . The Wardens and other

Officers were now toasted by the W . M . He bad great pleasure in proposing the toast , knowing as he did that the Ledge possessed two good Wardens and other efficient Officers . The S . W . first replied . Tho evening had been a most pleasing one to him in mauy respects . Bro . Tate was glad to see the W . Master in the chair , a position he well merited . Bro . Brcwn the J . W . thanked the brethren .

They could well imagine his feelings on the present c jcasion . As he consideied that no brother should be placed in office unless he was capable of performing the dnties appertaining thereto , he hoped he might prove himself efficient in what would be required of him . Though he had very great respect for seniority , he should never study it unless it were accompanied by competency . The W . M . next pro .

posed the health of the Auditors , regretting that he had left tbe toast till so late a period of the proceedings . Bro . Irvine roplied . He felt very much obliged to the W . M . As an auditor he felt that he could not do much , but as a lay membeo he wonld do his best to support the chair dnring the coming year . Ono thing he thought a'l should bear in mind was , it deserved never to be filled with less lustre

than it had been that night . He was not an old Mason , but he felt that if one and all worked together , no happier Lodge could be found . He urged each brother to appoint an inner guard on hi 3 mind , and secure a W . M . to rule bis actions , and then nothing but happiness could result . The W . M . now said he felt a very grave charge could be laid against him . inastnuoh

as he had omitted to propose the health of the Installing Master . Ho felt he could hardly take the whole of the blame , as he had asked one of his P . M . ' s to give a list of the toasts , for his guidance . However , he hoped now to do something towards the rectification of his error . He could bnt compliment Bro . Moore on the ability he had displayed . Bro . Moore , in reply , said that two surprises had come upon him that

night . The first , when a vote of thanks was awarded him iu the Lodge , and now that a special toast was proposed in his honour . No man could have his health proposed and received in such a way as he had just had without feeling greatly the compliment that was paid him . He thought that if a man only put bis heart into his work he couhl not fail to perform his daty creditably . He considered that

really , as regarded the work he had performed that night , he had but little to be proud of , all the credit being due to those who had instructed him . Tho W . M . proposed tho health of the Lay Members in a most hearty manner , several of the brethren replying . This completed the list the W . M . had set out for himself , and the Tyler was accordingly called to propose the tributo to our less fortunate brethren .

Among tho visitors present to do honour to the new W . M . wero : — S . R . Lamble 27 , W . Smith 1 C 19 , Joseph Carnaby P . M . 1382 , T . W . C . Jones 259 , John Reid 145 , W . Lake 131 , John Bingemann P . M . 55 and 1599 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , T . W . S . Tomkins ( Royal Leopold ) , J . C . Hayes 619 , J . Kennard P . M ., T . B . Dodson 860 , M . J . Withers

Sec . 414 , E . H . Hill 700 , A . E . Gladwel' 172 , H . J . Alexander W . M . 1425 , W , Pierpoint 813 , E . Stanton Jones 1319 , W . M . Stiles W . M . 1732 , W . A . Tinney P . M . 1319 , W . H . G . Rndderforth W . M . 1668 , W . H . Marston P . M . 1599 S . W . 55 , T . Gates Treas . 1599 , J . W . Bellamy 1567 , R . C . Smith 1567 , W . Ferguson S . W . 1101 , S . Crawford 192 , T . Ormiston 1507 , W . Long P . M . 435 , A . H . Wilson 733 , W .

Ledington 1875 , W . G . Dickins J . W . 860 , H . J . Newton 1704 , E Coombo 1185 , & c .

Lodge Of Israel, No. 1502, Liverpool.

LODGE OF ISRAEL , No . 1502 , LIVERPOOL .

THE annual installation of this flourishing and excellent Lodge , which ranks as ono of the foremost Lodges in Liverpool , was held at the Masonic Hall , Hcpe-street , Liverpool , on Monday , 17 th November , the W . M . Bro . S . Schonstadt occupying the chair . Bros . A . Jones I . P . M ., A . Hart P . M . as S . W ., H . A . Tobias J . W . W . M . Elect , Rev . Professor Prag Chaplain , M . Hart P . M . D . C , A . J . Henochsberg P . M . Treasurer , S . J . Henochsberg Secretary , M . Aronsberg S . D ., M . P .

Tueski J . D ., J . Saber I . G ., W . G . Veale Organist , D . Gabrielson and H . F . Wright Stewards , W . H . Ball Tyler , R . Robinson P . M . P . P . G . R ., J . Frank P . M ., B . Worlf , M . Feldman , S . Mamelock , A . Zolki . N . Levy , J . Phillips , H . Henochsberg , H . Sagnr , M . Ansell , H . Defreece , E . Ehreman , E . Myers , T . Braun , J . S . McCabe , M . Baum , A . Saqui , R . Abrahams , S . Jacobs , S . Simmons , A . Levy , J . Miller , E . J . Hart , A .

Raibow , J . Lazarus , & o . Amongst the Visitors we noticed—Bros . J . Newell P . G . S . W . Ex-Mayor of Bootle , W . B . Acke-ley P . G . J . W ., J . T . Callow P . G . Tr ., Rev . J . F Goggins P . G . Chaplain , H . S . Allpass P . G . Sec , J . W . Ballan P . G . P ., G . Broadbridge P . P . G . D . C , J . B . Mackenzie W . M . 1609 , H . J . Cobham P . M . 1380 , W . Corbett W . M . 249 , David A . Davis W . M . 625 , J . W . 1798 , S . Walford P . M . 798 , J .

Winsin P . M . 203 241 , D . Ramsey S . W . 680 , H . James P . M . 203 , O . Alston W . M . 203 , R . Crisp W . M . 724 , J . R . Eottomley W . M . 1675 , F . Barnett I . P . M . 219 , C . F . Hatherley S . W . 1310 , L . Tonquino , J . Jacobs 724 , 1576 , S . B . Goodman 529 , M . Breslan 402 , A . Abrahams Israel 205 , Jos . Bryant 1035 , 203 , J . Lipsom , J . R . Grant , C . W . Makin , & c . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer at four

o clock p . m ., and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ballot was taken for Mr . Jos . Tate , which proved unanimous in his favour . The balance sheet was then read and adopted . Lodge wuB opened in tho second degree , when Bro . H . A . Tobias W . M . Elect was presented to the W . M . Having given theenstomary responses , ho was

duly installed as W . M . of the Lodge of Israel for the ensuing year , We must congratulate Bro . Schonstadt for the excellent manner in which he performed the installation ceremony , it showed a perfect study and intelligent ability , and was fully appreciated by the numerous brethren present . On the readinission of the M . M . 's Bro . Schonstadt