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Jas . Costello P . M . 227 , A . L . Reynolds P . M . 83 , W . H . Bayliss F . M . 9 , F . Bremer P . M . 160 S , John White P . M . 176 , J . T . Bolding P . M ., V . B . M . Zanchi P . M ., L . C . Best P . M ., H . Montague Bates P . M ., Horace A . Laver P . M ., Benjn . Bull P . M ., & c .

St . Michael Lodge , No . 211 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER GEORGE F . JOHNSON . THE 106 th anniversary of this Lodge was held on Tuesday of last week at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , E . G ., under somewhat lugubrious circumstances , owing to the Lodge being in mourning for the death of our late beloved Queen . The Brethren and a goodly number of visitors assembled at five o ' clock , when the Lodge was opened by Bro . F . W . Berry Worshipful Master .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . George F . Johnson W . M .-elect was presented and took the customary obligation with respect to his duties as a ruler in the Craft . The lay Brethren having retired , a Board of Installed Masters

was formed , and Bro . Johnson was formally inducted into the chair of the Lodge . The ceremony was capitally rendered by Brother Berry , whose delivery of the addresses elicited the heartiest approval of those present . Upon the re-admission of the Brethren the new Master was proclaimed and saluted in accordance with

ancient custom . The following Officers were invested by the Master , to each of whom he delivered some complimentary or humorous address : — H . E . Mullins S . W ., C . J . Pinnell J . W ., A . B . Spawforth Treas ., William Radcliffe Sec , Orlton Cooper D . C ., W . M . Sutton S . D ., J . Loverseed J . D ., P . J . King I . G ., E . T . Stainforth Steward , E . E . Berry Organist , William Barnes Tyler .

The new Master quickly proved his capacity , by initiating Mr . George Longworth , previously balloted for . He Tendered the ritual in an intelligent manner , and wound up with the Ancient Charge . There is evidently a good future for Bro . Johnson . The Auditors' Report was presented and adopted , from which

we were glad to perceive that St . Michaels Lodge is not unmindful of the wants of others . In addition to grants made to various distressed Brethren , sums were voted to the Transvaal War Fund , and the Indian Famine Fund , so that the members ha ' ve fairly done their duty in this respect .

Certain alterations in the Bye-laws were proposed for discussion at the next meeting , and there being no further business , the visiting Brethren tendered their congratulations to the W . M . The closing Hymn was sung , and the meeting adjourned . The banquet was served in the handsome ball-room of the Albion , and was worthy the reputation of this famous house .

In proposing the first toast , the King and the Craft , Bro . Johnson made a respectful reference to the death of Queen Victoria , and expressed the hope that our late Grand Master would enjoy many years in his present prominent and glorious position . The usual complimentary speeches followed , and were interspersed with some capital songs , given by Bros . John Josey , Frank Tebbutt , C . F . Frood and G . W . Turner , which werie greatly appreciated .

The Visitors included Bros . Lewis Beale W . M . 1767 , G . H . Beament PaM . 2318 , G . A . Sturgess W . M . 53 S , A . Stanley I . P . M . 2222 , H . Clark 2012 , R . N . Larter P . M . 1791 , I . J . Goldstein I . P . M . 226 5 , Geo . Schultz W . M . 2705 , Geo . Dyke P . M . 1275 , C . K . Barnett 2 7 , R . Hendy 1767 , T . H . Darby 1767 , P . H . Prior 1287 , R . H . Pye 2222 , F . W . Badderly 2054 , A . C . Thompson 1491 , Herbert Richy 95 , S . L . Isaacs 2265 , J . Wilson S 6 5 . & & -f Coborn LodgeNo . 1804 .

INSTALLATION OF BROTHER J . BUTCHER . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 14 th inst ., by dispensation at the Holborn Restaurant . The usual formalities in regard to the opening of the Lodge having been observed , the Auditors read their report , and the same being satisfactory was received , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

Mr . H . A . Turner was then initiated into the Order , according to ancient rite . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded with , and was admirably performed by Bro . C . M . Holland ± \ M ., who placed the W . M .-elect , Bro . J . Butcher , in the chair of K . S . with accustomed ceremonial . The new Master appointed his Officersas

, follow : Bros . Rev . J . H . Etchell , M . A ., I . P . M . and Chaplain , J . P . West S . W ., F . A . Slater J . W ., C . J . R . Tijou P . M . P . A . G . P . Eng . Treasurer , J . Sulley P . M . Secretary , A . Smith S . D ., W . Boggis J . D ., A . Meyer I . G ., R . R . Green P . M . D . C ., J . Ellerton P . M . Org ., G . A . Goochklge , J . Godfrey , and A . B . Brine Stewards , G . Harrison Tyler .

The W . M ., with appropriate remarks presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a beautiful Past Master's jewel , also collar and jewel , to the I . P . M . Bro . Rev . J . H . Etchell , who suitably responded . No further business offering , the Lodge was closed . Among the many visitors were Bros . ' A . T . Dale P . G . S . B . Essex , G . Vanderpump 1803 , G . T . Kinipple 65 , John de Casseres 1349 , O . E . Rich 2409 , F . Thornton 1805 , Cleaver 1584 , H . Meyer 2549 , Jas . Young . 1805 , & c . i , i * PROVINCIAL .

Pomfret Lodge , No . 3 60 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER HARRY MANFIELD . ON Thursday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Harry Manfield Grand Treasurer uf England W . M . of the Richard Eve Lodjje , No , 2772 , and P . M .

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of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , No . 1764 , and De la Pre Lodge , No ' . 1 9 , was installed Worshipful Master of the Pomfret Lodge , at the Masonic Hall , Northampton . The ceremony was largely attended by the Brethren of the Pomfret and of other Lodges , the election and installation being a high compliment to Bro . Manfield , and a distinction to the Lodge . The installation was performed by the retiring Master Bro . E . Archer P . P . G . Std . Br ., assisted by Bro . Geo . Ellard P . M .

Subsequently supper was served by Bro . Geo . Nichols . The ceremony and after proceedings constituted an interesting and happy function .

P . P . G . S . W . The new Master appointed and invested the following Brethren to the respective Offices of the Lodge : —Bros . W . J . Stanton P . P . G . Steward S . W ., C . R . Nunn J . W ., Rev . Wm . Holding P . P . G . Chap . Chaplain , A . Cockerill P . M . l . P . G . Treas . Treasurer , Geo . Ellard P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , W . J . Arnsby P . P . G . Stewd . S . D ., C . H . Dorman J . D ., G . F . E . Wilkinson P . M . P . P . G . Reg . D . C ., J . J . Martin I . G ., R . S . Skillington S . S ., Astley Cooper J . S ., M . L . Warner P . P . G . Org . Organist , G . Robinson P . P . G . Ty . Tyler .

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION . — : 9 : — Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . AT the Six Bells , Hammersmith , on Friday , 15 th inst ., Bio . John H . Gummings P . M . 534 occupied the chair , and was supported

by the following : Bros . Walter Atkinson S . W ., Robert Reid P . M . J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., Arthur Williams P . M . Free , H . J . Cousens P . M . S . D ., G . W . Turner J . D ., J . Hallam I . G ., K . M . Ross W . M . Paxton Lodge , W . J . Foes , J . Bratt , T . L . Hellyar , M . F . Wilkins .

The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , the candidate being Bro . Wilkins . Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Bratt answered the usual questions and was entrusted , after which the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

The proposition of Brother Arthur Williams , that a vote of sympathy be passed to Bro . J . Worth , in his present affliction , was unanimously agreed to , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Foes , of the Francis Burdett Lodge , was elected a member .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at Bro . Robert Blunden ' s , the Globe , Finsbury Pavement , Bros . Hunt W . M ., Jordan S . W ., C . Johnson acting Preceptor , J . Straing acting Sec , Webster S . D ., Collins J . D ., Doubtfire I . G ., Witheridge , Zander , Wynman , Honniball , & c .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Witheridge candidate . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was gone through , Bro . Honniball candidate . Both these ceremonies were correctly rendered . Bro . Jordan was elected W . iU . for Monday next , when we trust we shall have the pleasure of seeing a full attendance .

West Smethfield Lodge , No . 1623 . A WELL attended meeting took place at the City Scotch Stores , 27 Knightrider Street , E . C ., on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., Bro . G . A . Barter W . M . " 1623 being in the chair , assisted by Bros . A . Eilenden S . W ., P . K . Rotenberger J . W ., G . Henrich S . D ., G . K . Oakes

J . D ., R . Krum I . G ., J . j . Howes P . M . 1623 Treasurer , J . Hoffmann Secretary , Thos . Powell W . M . 21 S 2 acting Preceptor , J . C . Pratt I . P . M . 1623 , J . H . Cureton P . M . and Sec . 21 S 2 , Chisholm Williams , M . D ., W . M . 206 , A . Metcalf , G . Meissner , J . Colin , H . King , W . Goldsmith , H . Knight , C . Riemann , ii . W . Lardner , J . Shervington , J . R . L . Daish , Geo . Newnham , Jos . Kent , and others .

The Lodge was duly opened at 7 p . m ., and after the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Colin and Goldsmith being the candidates for the former , arid Bro " . Newnham for the latter . The second section of the first lecture was worked by Bro . Hoffmann , assisted by the Brethren .

Bros . Williams and Cureton were unanimousl y elected members , and replied in suitable terms . The Lodge closed at 9 p . m . On Wednesday , 27 th inst . the annual supper of this Lodge of Instruction will take place , Bro . Barter W . M . 1623 presiding . This gathering always proves one of . the most happy and successful

meetings , not only numerically , financially , and harmoniously , but one generally attended by many distinguished visitors . The tickets are 3 s 6 d each , and may be had from the Secretary Bro . J . Hoffmann , 30-31 Queen Street , Cannon Street , E . G ., or at the house of meeting , the City Scotch Stores .

* * * Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . A GOOD meeting was held on Thursday , 14 th inst ,, at Bro . J . Shaw ' s , the Duke of Clarence , Vauxhall Street , Kennington . Those present included Bros . J . Shaw W . M ., J . H . Faui S . Vv ., S aorns J . W ., C . Plant P . M . Prec , B . Cohen Sec , J . R . Papvvorih i > . D ., J . C . Davies J . D ., F . G . Hardy I . G ., J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman candidate . Bro . J . C . Davies gave the ancient charge . The Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Davies , who after the usual formalities rehearsed the ceremony of passing , including the full explanation of the working tools , Bro . Papworth candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Brother Cohen proposed that a vote of sincere sympathy b < j recorded on the minutes to Bro , Shaw , on the loss he had sustained