Installation Meetings, &C.

Kay , C . Anderson , T . S . Camidge , G . C . liee , T . J . Russell , and J . Young . Amongst tho Visitors wero Brothers G . Simpson W . M . Kill , Col . Nasin U , J . W . Marshall W . M . 600 , J . Marshall P . M . 6 B 0 , W . Constable , W . Wood P . M . 495 , J . S . Cumberland P . M . 1611 P . P . G . W ., J . Kay 1011 , ; M . Millington 1011 , A . T . B . Turner Hill , J . B . Jackson 1011 , J . Meunell Kill , & c . After the

closo of the Lodge , about fifty of the brethren and their Visitors sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Tow , and at which a number of toasts wore honoured . Tho W . M . gave tho usual preliminary toasts , and then tho health of the Provincial Grand Master and Officers , which was responded to by Bro . W . H . Gainforth Provincial G . D . C . Bro . W . Lawton P . M . save the health of tho W . M ., who he

was sure would worthily fill tho chair iu which ho had been placed . Ho was a Mason of somo fourteen years' standing , and they wero all aware of his great abilities , and the high estimation in which he was held . The W . M . in responding said he felt it a great honour to be placed in the chair of a Lodge whose age was over a century , and it would bo his earnest endeavour to omulate the good

example of those who had preceded htm m the high office . Bro . Alderman Brown proposed the Immediate Past Master , Bro . M . Rooke , and the Past Masters , and Bro . Rooke in responding took the opportunity of thanking the brethren for the generous support they had given him during hia year of office . It had been a year of unmixed pleasure to him , and ho hoped to be spared to give his utmost

support to Masonry in general and the York Lodge in particular . Tho W . M . then gave the toast of the Installing Master , Bro . J . Todd P . M ., and alluded in terms of high praise to Bro . Todd's services to the Ledge . He had been to many of them a trusted guide and monitor , he occupied the responsible position of Lodgo Treasurer , and he was happy in the knowledge that Brother Todd's aid and advice

wonld always be at his disposal . Bro . Todd in responding alluded to the progress the 1 odge had made , and said that he was happy to announce that it was the W . M . 's intention to represent tho Lodge at the next Festival of theBoys' School , and he hoped tho brethren would enablo him to carry np a good list . Bro . Backle P . M . proposed the Masonio Charities , and referred to the practical education which

was given to the girls in tho School , cookery and other nsef ul arts being there cultivated . He mentioned tho high opinion which he had heard expressed by Mr . Buckmaster of tho management of these Schools . Bro . J . S . Cumberland responded , as Provincial Charity Steward , and pointed out at some length to tho brethren the importance of supporting most loyally their own Provincial Charity

Association , without which thoy could never hope to succeed in carrying their candidates . He also showed that , although tho Province had done well of late years , it should go on improviii" and increasing its contributions , if it was to keep pace with the rest of the Masonic Provinces . Bro . T . B . Whytehead proposed the Visitors , and briefly showed that York from the very earliest times must

necessarily have been the goal to whioh visiting Masons would gather . Referring to the late British Association gathering , he said every visitor there present must have taken away with him the most gratifying recollection of the hospitality of York Masons . Bro . Wood P . M . ( Wakefield ) responded in a neat speech . The W . M .

proposed the Sister Lodges , and Bro . J . T . Sellar , I . P . M . Eboracnm Lodge 1611 , responded . The proceedings soon afterwards terminated . The evening was enlivened by a series of excellent songs and glees . by Bros . J . Todd , J . S . Cumberland , G . Kirby , J . B . Sampson , T . G . Hodgson , G . C . Lee , and others , Bro . T . Tuke presiding at the pianoforte .

LODGE OF FIDELITY . No . 230

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ebrington Hall , Granby Street , Devonport . Bro . R . W . Pitcher was ° installed as tho Master , the ceremony being performed ( in the nnavoidable absence of the Master ) by Bro . J . R . H . Harris I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Richard Cawssy P . M . and Secretary , in a Board of Installed Masters comprising Bros . John Lynn P . M . and Tr . P . P . G . S . B .,

D . B . Lynn P . M . P . G . S ., R . H . Burt P . M ., R . Pike P . M ., A . Rowe P . M ., W . G . Swiss P . M . ( nil of 230 ) , J . Baxter P . M . 951 P . G . S . B ., T . Searle P . M . 1091 , H . Cameron P . M . 1205 , Anthony Lethbridge P . M . 159 , Owen Knowles W . M . 159 . The Officers appointed wore : — Bros . R . Ellis I . P . M ., John Whitford S . W ., John Border J . W ., John

Lynn Treasurer , R . Cuwsey Secretary , W . M . Ridland S . D ., E . Little . ton J . D ., E . Rattenbury I . G ., J . . Pike Organist , Gorey Chaplain , Meadley D . C ., J . Toms S . Steward , C . Hunt J . Steward , W . H . Burt 3 rd Steward , A . D . Cawsey Assistant Secretary , Jones Assistant Organist

Orchard A . D . C . The Wor . Brother R . Cawsey was unanimously appointed to represent the Lodge on the Committee of Petitions , and the banqnet was appointed to be held at the Royal Hotel , Devonport , when , as is usual in this Lodge , the ladies will be invited , aud there will be a ball and concert . —Western Daily Mcrcnry .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At tho Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , on Saturday , 17 th inst . Present Bros . Pearcy W . M ., Wolf S . W ., R . P . Forge J . W ., Trewinnard acting Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , E . Woodman S . D ., GribboII J . D ., R . M . Jones I . G ., also Bros . C . Lorkin , G . Ferrar , Brasted , A . M . Marks , Wenborne , Fysh , & c . Tho ceremonial work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of tho third degree , inclnding traditional

history , Bro . G . Ferrar acting as candidate . Bro . Fennor worked the third section of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Loth'e vosumed to the first degree , and Bro . Wolf was elected W . M . for the next meeting , which will be on Saturday , the 7 th January 1882 . Tin sum of £ 1 Is was voted to the Old People at Croydon towards their nsual Christmas entertainment . The sum of £ 2 2 s was also voted to tie placed on Bro . Forge ' s list , he going np as a Steward for the ft . ui . B . l ., after which Lodge was closed and adjoarned .

Installation Meetings, &C.

Star in the East Lodgo , No . 650 . —Tho monthly meeting of this Lodge was rendered specially interesting bv a visit from tho Depnty Provincial Grand Master w " . Brother Fred . " A Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D . On 13 th inst . there wero present Bros . T . Jennings P . G . J . D . W . M ., W . O . Ward P . M ., R . Ciowse S . W ., H . Everard J . W ., M . L . Sanders Secretary , J . It . Watson J . D ., B . Hutchinson D . C ., C . U .

Salter Organist , T . Dunn I . G ., R . Barlow Tyler . Tho Visitors wore W . Bros . Thomas J . Balling P . M . 51 P . G . Secretary , John J . C . Turner P . M . 51 P . P . G . O ., and Bros . A . C . Parsons , H . Simpson , and J . Smith , of St . Luke's Lodge , No . 225 , Ipswich , while tho members of Lodge No . 050 included Bros . F . R . Hales , J . Howard , G . W . Pickering , C . Hempson W . M . 1799 , R . Wilson , W . Oxonham , A . Do

Wil , W . Rule , G . Sealoy , W . Sealey , n . Cant , and I . C . Pratt . The ceremony of raising having been impressively performed by the W . M ., some conversation took place as to tho candidature of one of the children of tho late Brother Basham for the Masonio School , in the course of which W . Brother W . O . Ward read a letter from the High Steward of the Borough ( Brother E . W . Garland ) , promising all the

help he conld give , and enclosing a cheque for £ 5 , to bo applied towards forwarding tho case in any way the Lodgo doomed best . A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Brother Garland for his kindness . The W . Depnty Provincial Grand Master rook occasion to call attention to tho new Provincial Charity Cammitteo , the object of which was to assist cases like that of Bro . Basham ' s child , and thoy

hoped that when thoroughly established the organisation would prove a valnable aid to tho cause of Masonic Charity in the Province . Bro . Pratt brought forward the case of the widow of a former member of the Lodge , who ho said neodod ho ' p , and it was adjourned till next mooting for fnrthor enquiry . The W . M . proposed a vote of thanks to tho D . P . G . M . for his kindness in coming amongst them , which , having been seconded by Bro . Hales , was carried by acclamation .

W . Bro . Philbrick acknowledged the vote in his usnal genial manner . An adjournment was then made to banqnot , which was well served by the host of the Pier Hotel . The toast , of the evening was that of the D . P . G . M ., which was given by W . Bro . W . 6 . Ward , and heartily responded to by the brethren . In the conrse of his reply . Bro . Philbrick expressed tho pleasure it had given him to make tho acquaintance of Lodge Star in the East , to witness its excellent working , and to find that it was in so flourishing a condition .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Taes . day , 20 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , Present—Bros . Glass W . M ., T . Clark S . W ., Dignam J . W ., Edwards S . D ., Christian J . D ., Smyth I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Brasted Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Lamb , Robinson , C . Lorkin , and Wallington P . M ., & o . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Lamb acting ns candidate . Lodge was opened in the 2 nd ; the W . M . vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Wallington Preceptor of the Lodge . Bro . Lamb , a candidate for raising , was interrogated and entrusted ; the Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Lamb was raised to the sublime degree of Master Master ; the W . M , giving the traditional history . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the 3 rd section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Glass again took the

chair , and the Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The sum of onogninea was unanimously voted towards tho expenses of the" Old People ' s" Christ , mns Festival , and a cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had performed the duties of the chair , it being the first time in any Lodge . All Masonic business being ended , Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

Elliot Lodge , No . 1184 . —Tho annual meeting of this Lodge was held in the hall at St . Germans , on Wednesday . Bro . Dr . J . B . Kirswill P . G . J . W ., who had been re-elected , was installed Master . The ceremony was conducted by Bro . H . Pole P . M ., assisted by Bro . George Barnes P . M . P . P . G . P ., and Bros . W . F . Creber P . M .. R . Steed P . M ., N . Henwood P . M ., W . H . Maynard P . M ., J . Creber P . M .,

F . Johns P . M ., P . Hawke P . M ., all of 1164 ; E . Aitkin-Daviea P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works , G . Roseveare P . M . 970 P . P . G . S . of Works , E . Herring W . M ., and W . H . L . Clarke P . M . Zetland . The Officers appointed were Bros . R . Stead I . P . M ., B . Warwick S . W ., W . N . Pore , man J . W ., H . Pole Treasurer , W . T . Creber P . M . Sec ., R . G . Betty

S . D ., G . Trethewy J . D ., F . Hawke Org ., J . O . Kinsman I . G ., J . Hawke Tyler . The brethren adjourned to the Elliot Arms for the dinner . The W . Master presided , and in the conrse of the evening he was presented with a very handsome gold jewel ( Provincial Grand Junior Wardens ) in recognition of his services to the Lodge .

St . John S Lodge , No . 1247 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Hnyshe Masonic Temple . Bro . J . Kinton Bond was nnanimoiisly elected a = t the W . Master for the ensuing year , as also was Bro . J . Russell Lord as Treasurer ; and , by the nnanimous vote of the Lodge , Bro . J . R . Lord was appointed to represent the Lodge on the Committee of Petitions for the Province .

Bro . Firks was appointed the Charity Steward for the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . There was a very pleasing episode , and , from being unexpected , therefore tho more gratifying , Bro . Lord being presented by the members with a memorial of their fraternal remembrance Bro . W . 11 . Phillips was appointed Tyler , and tho installation was fixed for Thursday , 29 th inst ., at 7 p . m ., when the day for the banqnet will bo arranged .

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