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Notices Of Meetings.
Bro . Turuey S . AV ., Bro . H . J . Gray J . AV ., Bro . Red ward P . M . Treasurer , Bro . AVillson P . M . and Bro- S . Edwards Secretaries , Bro . W . Payne S . D . The banquet was provided by Bro . Geo . Bond , of the Castle Hotel , Sonthsea , and the following toasts Avere duly honoured . Tho Queen and the Craft , the M . AV . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , aud tho M . AV . Pro . Grand Master the Earl of
Carnarvon ; tho R . AV . Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers of Grand Lodge ; tho R . W . Pro . Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and Officers of P . G . Lodge , the AV . M . ' s and representatives of neighbouring Lodges ; the visitors ; the AVovshipful Master , the installing Master ( Bro . Craven ) , tho P . M . ' s of the Royal Sussex Lodge , the Officers of the Royal Sussex Lodge .
St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 442 , Peterborough . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There was a good attendance of the brethren , and several visitors . Bro . Buckle ( Pr . G . S . ) presented the patent of office to Bro . Butler
Wilkins , of Northampton , who has recently been appointed D . Pr . G . M . by tho Pr . G . M . his Grace the Dnke of Manchester . Bro . Wilkins thanked tho brethren for having nominated him to tho office , and for giving him so heartv a reception , and Bro . E . Vergetto sen . then installed the AV . M . elect , Bro . R , If . Griffin .
Mersey Lodge , No . 477 , Birkenhead . —On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., tho annual installation was held at the Masonic Chambers , Argyle Street , Avhere there was an attendance of upwards of 100 members aud visitors . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . R . Graoie , and after tho minutes had been confirmed , Bro . D . Fraser was installed W . M . by Bro . AV . Bulley , Avho is one of the P . G . Wardens of tho Province of Cheshire .
Portsmouth Lodge , No . 487 . —There was a large attendance of members of this Lodge at tho meeting on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., on tho occasion of tho installation of Bro . Thomas Mooi * o as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The present position of tho Lodge is eminently satisfactory , and the AV . M . is to bo congratulated on entering npon his year of office under tho most favourable auspices .
On Thurday evening a gratifying and pleasing event took place—the presentation of a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . Maltby ) , under Avhose rule the Portsmouth Lodgo has nourished to an unprecedented extent . The jewel bears the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Maltby P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., Hants and Isle of AVight , by the brethren of the Portsmouth Lodge ,
No . 487 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as AV . M . 1874 . " The presentation Avas made by Bro . G . S . Lancaster P . M . Prov . J . G . Warden , who referred to the services rendered to the Lodgo by the recipient . Bro . Maltby suitably acknowledged the gift . The usual formalities having been gone through , Bro . Moore was then installed as W . M . of the Lodge , in tho presence of the following
AV . M . ' s and P . M . ' s : —Bros . G . S . Lancaster P . J . G . AV ., M . E . Frost P . G . Treasurer , Ogburn P . P . G . AV ., Forbes P . P . G . AV . ( Essex ) , J , Cornelins-AVheeler W . M . 257 , Craven AV . M . 342 , G . Felton Lancaster AV . M . 203 , A . L . Emanuel AV . M . 1069 , Sir John Allovno , Bart . AV . M . 1324 , J . Maltby , A . Cndlipp . T . Batchclor , E . Groves , E . G . Holbrook , S . R . Ellis , and Sleeman . The ceremony Avas ablv conducted by Bro .
Frost , to whom , at a later period of the evening , the cordial thanks of the Lodge Avere tendered . The AV . M . appointed tho following officersfor the ensuingyear : —Bros . J . Maltby I . P . M ., E . Bunting S . W ., G . Bond J . AV ., G . S . Lancaster P . M . Treasurer , M . E . Frost P . M . and J . Astridge Secretaries , R . AV . Bealo S . D ., C . Vino J . D ., A . German I . G ., A . Cndlipp P . M . D . C , R . Osborne Organist , G . Sherman
and J . Moors Stewards , J . AVatson and J . Exoll Tylers . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Frost , seconded by Bro . Astridge , that the best thanks of tho Lodge be tendered to Bro . Maltby , for his services during the past year , and that tho same be recorded on the minutes . Upwards of 50 of the brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet in the dining-room of the Hall , at which the AV . M
presided . The menu reflected great credit on Mr . Bntler , the caterer . The AV . M . proposed tho first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " which was duly honoured . " The Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " was proposed , in suitable terms , by Bro . Maltby . Bro . Sir John Alleyno gave " The M . AV . Prov . Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon . " The toast of " The Deputy Grand Master ( Lord
Skelmersdale ) and the Officers of tho Grand Lodge " Avas entrusted to Bro . Cudlipp , who spoke of the rapid strides Freemasonry had made of late years , and alluded to the grand principles of the Craft . Several other toasts followed , the health of the AVorshipful Master being received with great enthusiasm . In responding , Bro . Moore assured tho brethren that it would be his earnest endeavour to carry ont the
duties of his office to the satisfaction of the Lodge , and with credit to himself . Bro . Ogbnrn responded for " Tho Visitors , " aud gave " The I . P . M . and P . M . ' s of the Lodge , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Maltby . Bro . Bunting " , as Senior AVarden , responded for "The Officers of the Lodge , " and promised the AVorshipfnl Master , on their behalf , all the aid in their power during his year of office .
Wellington Lodge , No . 784 , Deal . —The installation of the AV . M ., Bro . John Edward Apps P . M . into the chair of K . S . took place at the Lodgo Room , Assembly Rooms , Park Street , Deal , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . The Lodge having been duly opened in the first and second degrees , by Bro . A . E . Ralph P . M ., iu the absence of Bro . J . M . Browning , AV . M ., through illness , the ceremony of
installation was performed by Bro . A . E . Ralph P . M . P . G . J . D . of Kent . We may remark that Bro . Ralph is a young and rising Mason , whoin Ave hope to see make his way in tho Craft . After the interesting ceremony of installing the AV . M . elect into the chair of K . S ., the AV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for tho ensuing year , as follows : Bro . Capt . Woon R . M ., S . W . ; Bro . H . S . Goodall J . AV . ; Bro . J . E . Appa Treasurer ; Bro , Rev . C . E . S . AVoolmer Chap .
Notices Of Meetings.
lain ; Bro . W . M . Cavell P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Secretary ; Bro . W . H . Hay man S . D . ; Bro . F . Fitch J . D . ; Bro . T . Paul D . C . ; Bro . J . Doorno P . M . Organist ; Bro . Tyson Stnbbs I . G . ; Bro . T . J . Woodruff S . ; Bro . AV . J . A . Norris Tyler , & c . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren repaired to the banqnetting room adjoining , where an excellent repast had been prepared by the Avorthy hostess of tho Royal Hotel , Mrs .
Allen , the tables being beautifully decorated with choice plants and flowers . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been ( riven , the healths of the visitors were responded to by Bro . R . J . Emmerson P . M . P . P ., G . J . AV . Kent , H . C . Fuhr P . M . 1028 , & c The Chaplin , Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , in responding to his health ,
delivered an eloqnent oration on Craft Masonry , showing its advantages , and at the same time gave a graphic description of early Masonry and its origin in England . Bros , Doorne , Emmerson , Bird , AVoon , Dow , Meson , & c . having favoured tho company Avith some excellent singing and music , a most agreeable evening was brought to a close .
Gosport Lodge , No . 903 . —Tho installation of Bro . G . Felton Lancaster , as W . M ., took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Star Assembly Room , on which occasion thero was a numerous attendance of members of the Lodge and visiting brethren . The following formed tho hoard of installed masters : —Bros . M . E . Frost , S . D . Forbes , Lieutenant Miller R . M ., Cornelius Wheeler , J . Craven ,
Ellis , Main , AVallingford , Ubsdell , Sleeman , Maltby , A . L . Emanuel , Stapleford and J . Hall I . M . P ., by whom the ceremony of installing his successor was performed in a most impressive manner . The efficient aid rendered by Bro . Hall to the Lodge during his year ' s rule , and previously as secretary , were suitably acknowledged , and a P . M . 's jewel was presented to him . It bore tho following inscription
—" Presented to Bro . John Hall by tho brethren of tho Gosporfc Lodge , No . 903 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as AV . M . 1874 " The AV . M . appointed his officers as follows : —I . P . M . Bro . J . Hall ; S . AV . Bro . J . Maling ; J . W . Bro . tho Rev . E . B . G . Churchill ; Treasurer Bro . C . R . Whitcomb ; Secretary Bro . W .
Hillier ; S . D . Bro . A . Brown ; J . D . Bro . Robinson ; D . of C . Bro . Lover ; I . G . Bro . AVise ; Organist Bro . Misselbrook ; Stewards Bros . Mitchell and Grant . The installation banquet took place at tho India Arms , under tho presidency of tho AV . M ., and a very pleasant evening was spent .
Lodge Of Monteflore , No . 1017 . —A meeting of this Lodgo Avas held on AVednosday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . J . Grnnebaum AV . M ., supported by his Wardens and Officers , and P . M . ' s . Bros . S . V . Abrahams , E . P . Albert Secretary , Lowenstark , J Lazarns , Pollitzer , De Solla , & c . Tho Lodge having been
opened , the following gentlemen woro ballotted for and initiated , viz ,, Bros . M . Levy , J . Berliner , H . Hunt , L . M . Russo and H . Dransburg , Bros . AVilson and Cave AVOI-O raised to the third degree , and Bro , Harper was passed to tho degree of a Fellow Craft . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to a slight repast . The visitors wore Bros . Borgen 188 , and M . Spiegel 188 .
Lord Warden'Lodge , 1096 . —On Friday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . T . J . Usher P . M . and Secretary , was presented with a P . M . ' s gold jewel by the Lodge , as one of the founders , and in recognition of the invaluable services ho has rendered to the Lodgo since ita formation .
Eclectic Lodge , No . 1201 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , tho 18 th instant , at Freemasons'Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . C . AVatts AV . M . ; J . Mander S . AV . ; J . Nunn P . G . S . Treasurer , aud Collett P . M . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes were confirmed . Bros . Saxon and Paramore wero passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , and Bro . Assender was raised to tho
sublime degree of a Master Mason . The AV . M ., although suffering from indisposition , performed the ceremonies admirably . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Mander J . AV . and W . M elect Avas presented to the Lodge , and received tho benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . Joshua Nunn , the founder of the Lodge and first Master . Tho now Master installed his officers as follows , viz -. —Bros . C . Watts I . P . M ., J . H . AVatts S . AV ., Pankhursfc
J . AV ., J . Nunn P . G . S . Treasurer , AVood Secretary , HartyS . D ., Taylor J . D ., Moss I . G ., Saull D . C , Grant Tyler . After which the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Ayr Street , Regent Street , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Nicols . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere given . The toasts of the AV . M ., Past Masters and visitors were given . Tho toasts of the officers followed , and tho brethren separated after a most enjoyable gathering .
Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . — The installation meeting of this young , but thriving Lodge , met ou Thursday , 14 th inst ., at the Finsbury Park Hotel , Seven Sisters' Road , Holloway . Bro . J . F . Smith occupying the chair , T . Meekham S . AV ., Davis J . W ., and P . M . ' s J . Frost , Price , H . Stacey and a numerous assemblage of tho brethren . The Lodgo was opened and the minntes were confirmed .
The business consisted of 4 raisings , 2 passings and 4 initiations . Bro . T . Meekham S . AV . and AV . M . elect was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and tho ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . J . Stacey P . M . ; tho AV . M . having been sainted according to ancient custom , invested his officers , Bros . Davis S . W ., Baker J . W .,
J . _ F . Smith P . M . Treasurer , Price P . M . Secretary , Good S . D ., Simmonds J . D ., and Rothschild I . G . The Lodgo was then closed , and the usual banquet followed . In the course of the evening a very elegant gold Past Master ' s jewel was presented to tho retiring W . M . for the able manner he had conducted the duties of the chair during
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Notices Of Meetings.
Bro . Turuey S . AV ., Bro . H . J . Gray J . AV ., Bro . Red ward P . M . Treasurer , Bro . AVillson P . M . and Bro- S . Edwards Secretaries , Bro . W . Payne S . D . The banquet was provided by Bro . Geo . Bond , of the Castle Hotel , Sonthsea , and the following toasts Avere duly honoured . Tho Queen and the Craft , the M . AV . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , aud tho M . AV . Pro . Grand Master the Earl of
Carnarvon ; tho R . AV . Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers of Grand Lodge ; tho R . W . Pro . Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and Officers of P . G . Lodge , the AV . M . ' s and representatives of neighbouring Lodges ; the visitors ; the AVovshipful Master , the installing Master ( Bro . Craven ) , tho P . M . ' s of the Royal Sussex Lodge , the Officers of the Royal Sussex Lodge .
St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 442 , Peterborough . —The Festival of St . John was celebrated on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There was a good attendance of the brethren , and several visitors . Bro . Buckle ( Pr . G . S . ) presented the patent of office to Bro . Butler
Wilkins , of Northampton , who has recently been appointed D . Pr . G . M . by tho Pr . G . M . his Grace the Dnke of Manchester . Bro . Wilkins thanked tho brethren for having nominated him to tho office , and for giving him so heartv a reception , and Bro . E . Vergetto sen . then installed the AV . M . elect , Bro . R , If . Griffin .
Mersey Lodge , No . 477 , Birkenhead . —On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., tho annual installation was held at the Masonic Chambers , Argyle Street , Avhere there was an attendance of upwards of 100 members aud visitors . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . R . Graoie , and after tho minutes had been confirmed , Bro . D . Fraser was installed W . M . by Bro . AV . Bulley , Avho is one of the P . G . Wardens of tho Province of Cheshire .
Portsmouth Lodge , No . 487 . —There was a large attendance of members of this Lodge at tho meeting on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., on tho occasion of tho installation of Bro . Thomas Mooi * o as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The present position of tho Lodge is eminently satisfactory , and the AV . M . is to bo congratulated on entering npon his year of office under tho most favourable auspices .
On Thurday evening a gratifying and pleasing event took place—the presentation of a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . Maltby ) , under Avhose rule the Portsmouth Lodgo has nourished to an unprecedented extent . The jewel bears the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Maltby P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., Hants and Isle of AVight , by the brethren of the Portsmouth Lodge ,
No . 487 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as AV . M . 1874 . " The presentation Avas made by Bro . G . S . Lancaster P . M . Prov . J . G . Warden , who referred to the services rendered to the Lodgo by the recipient . Bro . Maltby suitably acknowledged the gift . The usual formalities having been gone through , Bro . Moore was then installed as W . M . of the Lodge , in tho presence of the following
AV . M . ' s and P . M . ' s : —Bros . G . S . Lancaster P . J . G . AV ., M . E . Frost P . G . Treasurer , Ogburn P . P . G . AV ., Forbes P . P . G . AV . ( Essex ) , J , Cornelins-AVheeler W . M . 257 , Craven AV . M . 342 , G . Felton Lancaster AV . M . 203 , A . L . Emanuel AV . M . 1069 , Sir John Allovno , Bart . AV . M . 1324 , J . Maltby , A . Cndlipp . T . Batchclor , E . Groves , E . G . Holbrook , S . R . Ellis , and Sleeman . The ceremony Avas ablv conducted by Bro .
Frost , to whom , at a later period of the evening , the cordial thanks of the Lodge Avere tendered . The AV . M . appointed tho following officersfor the ensuingyear : —Bros . J . Maltby I . P . M ., E . Bunting S . W ., G . Bond J . AV ., G . S . Lancaster P . M . Treasurer , M . E . Frost P . M . and J . Astridge Secretaries , R . AV . Bealo S . D ., C . Vino J . D ., A . German I . G ., A . Cndlipp P . M . D . C , R . Osborne Organist , G . Sherman
and J . Moors Stewards , J . AVatson and J . Exoll Tylers . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Frost , seconded by Bro . Astridge , that the best thanks of tho Lodge be tendered to Bro . Maltby , for his services during the past year , and that tho same be recorded on the minutes . Upwards of 50 of the brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet in the dining-room of the Hall , at which the AV . M
presided . The menu reflected great credit on Mr . Bntler , the caterer . The AV . M . proposed tho first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " which was duly honoured . " The Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " was proposed , in suitable terms , by Bro . Maltby . Bro . Sir John Alleyno gave " The M . AV . Prov . Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon . " The toast of " The Deputy Grand Master ( Lord
Skelmersdale ) and the Officers of tho Grand Lodge " Avas entrusted to Bro . Cudlipp , who spoke of the rapid strides Freemasonry had made of late years , and alluded to the grand principles of the Craft . Several other toasts followed , the health of the AVorshipful Master being received with great enthusiasm . In responding , Bro . Moore assured tho brethren that it would be his earnest endeavour to carry ont the
duties of his office to the satisfaction of the Lodge , and with credit to himself . Bro . Ogbnrn responded for " Tho Visitors , " aud gave " The I . P . M . and P . M . ' s of the Lodge , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Maltby . Bro . Bunting " , as Senior AVarden , responded for "The Officers of the Lodge , " and promised the AVorshipfnl Master , on their behalf , all the aid in their power during his year of office .
Wellington Lodge , No . 784 , Deal . —The installation of the AV . M ., Bro . John Edward Apps P . M . into the chair of K . S . took place at the Lodgo Room , Assembly Rooms , Park Street , Deal , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . The Lodge having been duly opened in the first and second degrees , by Bro . A . E . Ralph P . M ., iu the absence of Bro . J . M . Browning , AV . M ., through illness , the ceremony of
installation was performed by Bro . A . E . Ralph P . M . P . G . J . D . of Kent . We may remark that Bro . Ralph is a young and rising Mason , whoin Ave hope to see make his way in tho Craft . After the interesting ceremony of installing the AV . M . elect into the chair of K . S ., the AV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for tho ensuing year , as follows : Bro . Capt . Woon R . M ., S . W . ; Bro . H . S . Goodall J . AV . ; Bro . J . E . Appa Treasurer ; Bro , Rev . C . E . S . AVoolmer Chap .
Notices Of Meetings.
lain ; Bro . W . M . Cavell P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Secretary ; Bro . W . H . Hay man S . D . ; Bro . F . Fitch J . D . ; Bro . T . Paul D . C . ; Bro . J . Doorno P . M . Organist ; Bro . Tyson Stnbbs I . G . ; Bro . T . J . Woodruff S . ; Bro . AV . J . A . Norris Tyler , & c . The Lodgo being closed , the brethren repaired to the banqnetting room adjoining , where an excellent repast had been prepared by the Avorthy hostess of tho Royal Hotel , Mrs .
Allen , the tables being beautifully decorated with choice plants and flowers . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been ( riven , the healths of the visitors were responded to by Bro . R . J . Emmerson P . M . P . P ., G . J . AV . Kent , H . C . Fuhr P . M . 1028 , & c The Chaplin , Rev . C . E . Shirley Woolmer , in responding to his health ,
delivered an eloqnent oration on Craft Masonry , showing its advantages , and at the same time gave a graphic description of early Masonry and its origin in England . Bros , Doorne , Emmerson , Bird , AVoon , Dow , Meson , & c . having favoured tho company Avith some excellent singing and music , a most agreeable evening was brought to a close .
Gosport Lodge , No . 903 . —Tho installation of Bro . G . Felton Lancaster , as W . M ., took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Star Assembly Room , on which occasion thero was a numerous attendance of members of the Lodge and visiting brethren . The following formed tho hoard of installed masters : —Bros . M . E . Frost , S . D . Forbes , Lieutenant Miller R . M ., Cornelius Wheeler , J . Craven ,
Ellis , Main , AVallingford , Ubsdell , Sleeman , Maltby , A . L . Emanuel , Stapleford and J . Hall I . M . P ., by whom the ceremony of installing his successor was performed in a most impressive manner . The efficient aid rendered by Bro . Hall to the Lodge during his year ' s rule , and previously as secretary , were suitably acknowledged , and a P . M . 's jewel was presented to him . It bore tho following inscription
—" Presented to Bro . John Hall by tho brethren of tho Gosporfc Lodge , No . 903 , in recognition of his able and valuable services as AV . M . 1874 " The AV . M . appointed his officers as follows : —I . P . M . Bro . J . Hall ; S . AV . Bro . J . Maling ; J . W . Bro . tho Rev . E . B . G . Churchill ; Treasurer Bro . C . R . Whitcomb ; Secretary Bro . W .
Hillier ; S . D . Bro . A . Brown ; J . D . Bro . Robinson ; D . of C . Bro . Lover ; I . G . Bro . AVise ; Organist Bro . Misselbrook ; Stewards Bros . Mitchell and Grant . The installation banquet took place at tho India Arms , under tho presidency of tho AV . M ., and a very pleasant evening was spent .
Lodge Of Monteflore , No . 1017 . —A meeting of this Lodgo Avas held on AVednosday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . J . Grnnebaum AV . M ., supported by his Wardens and Officers , and P . M . ' s . Bros . S . V . Abrahams , E . P . Albert Secretary , Lowenstark , J Lazarns , Pollitzer , De Solla , & c . Tho Lodge having been
opened , the following gentlemen woro ballotted for and initiated , viz ,, Bros . M . Levy , J . Berliner , H . Hunt , L . M . Russo and H . Dransburg , Bros . AVilson and Cave AVOI-O raised to the third degree , and Bro , Harper was passed to tho degree of a Fellow Craft . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to a slight repast . The visitors wore Bros . Borgen 188 , and M . Spiegel 188 .
Lord Warden'Lodge , 1096 . —On Friday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . T . J . Usher P . M . and Secretary , was presented with a P . M . ' s gold jewel by the Lodge , as one of the founders , and in recognition of the invaluable services ho has rendered to the Lodgo since ita formation .
Eclectic Lodge , No . 1201 . —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , tho 18 th instant , at Freemasons'Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . C . AVatts AV . M . ; J . Mander S . AV . ; J . Nunn P . G . S . Treasurer , aud Collett P . M . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes were confirmed . Bros . Saxon and Paramore wero passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , and Bro . Assender was raised to tho
sublime degree of a Master Mason . The AV . M ., although suffering from indisposition , performed the ceremonies admirably . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Mander J . AV . and W . M elect Avas presented to the Lodge , and received tho benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . Joshua Nunn , the founder of the Lodge and first Master . Tho now Master installed his officers as follows , viz -. —Bros . C . Watts I . P . M ., J . H . AVatts S . AV ., Pankhursfc
J . AV ., J . Nunn P . G . S . Treasurer , AVood Secretary , HartyS . D ., Taylor J . D ., Moss I . G ., Saull D . C , Grant Tyler . After which the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Ayr Street , Regent Street , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Nicols . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere given . The toasts of the AV . M ., Past Masters and visitors were given . Tho toasts of the officers followed , and tho brethren separated after a most enjoyable gathering .
Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . — The installation meeting of this young , but thriving Lodge , met ou Thursday , 14 th inst ., at the Finsbury Park Hotel , Seven Sisters' Road , Holloway . Bro . J . F . Smith occupying the chair , T . Meekham S . AV ., Davis J . W ., and P . M . ' s J . Frost , Price , H . Stacey and a numerous assemblage of tho brethren . The Lodgo was opened and the minntes were confirmed .
The business consisted of 4 raisings , 2 passings and 4 initiations . Bro . T . Meekham S . AV . and AV . M . elect was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , and tho ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . J . Stacey P . M . ; tho AV . M . having been sainted according to ancient custom , invested his officers , Bros . Davis S . W ., Baker J . W .,
J . _ F . Smith P . M . Treasurer , Price P . M . Secretary , Good S . D ., Simmonds J . D ., and Rothschild I . G . The Lodgo was then closed , and the usual banquet followed . In the course of the evening a very elegant gold Past Master ' s jewel was presented to tho retiring W . M . for the able manner he had conducted the duties of the chair during