Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

SINCERITY LODGE . No . 189 .

AT a meeting held on Monday , the 13 th instant , at St . George ' s Hall , Stouehonse , Bro . tho Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain of the Lodge , P . P . G . Chaplain , presented to the Lodge two handsomely framed photographs of " The laying of the foundation stone of the new Masouic Buildings of the Devon aud Cornwall

Freemasons Hall and Club Company , Limited , No . 1 Princess Square , Plymouth , by Bro . the Viscount Ebriugton , M . P ., P . G . M . of Devon , Wednesday 28 th December 1887 , " and" The Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after the fire , 4 th May 1883 . " On the panel of each picture was the following inscription : —

" Presented to Lodge Sincerity , No . 189 , by W . Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain 189 ( 70 , 1205 , and 2025 Hon . ) , P . P . G . C . of Devon , February 13 , 1888 . " In making the presentation Bro . Lemon explained that these pictures completed the series which he proposed giving the Lodge .

He had given all the Masonic pictures published—and the twelve plates formed a most interesting record of Masonic history in themselves—being the most complete set out of London . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Lemon for his munificence , on the motion of Bro . A . S . Hendry , seconded by Bro . J . B . Moulder J . W .

The W . M ., Bro . John Ward , referred to Bro . Lemou's Masouio zeal and ability , and enlarged on the fact that other Lodges in the Three Towns had received noble gifts at the hands of Bro . Lemon . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . W . OUis P . M ., on the loss they had sustained by his death , was unanimously passed , on the motion of Bro . Lemon seconded by Bro . C . Croydon .

FRIENDSHIP LODGE . No . 202

THE Worshipful Master ( Bro . J . Leonard ) and brethren were " at home " in their Masonic Hall , Granby Street , Devonport , on the evening of the 16 th inst . The invitations were necessarily limited , but this annual " at home" has proved in former years to be such a pleasant gathering that it is almost nnneoessary to add that all the tickets issued were eagerly " caught up , " and the result was that a

goodly number attended that evening . Mr . Browning's Quadrille Band was in attendance . The arrangements were most complete , reflecting considerable credit on the Committee , consisting of Bros . J . Leonard W . M ., H . Welch P . M ., Viggers P . M ., Burns P . M ., J . Jackman P . M ., Sandys P . M ., Knight P . M ., Carter S . W ., Bray J . W .,

and Alkaster . The evening was most enjoyably spent by all present , and this is in a great measure due to the bouhommie and genial inauner of the W . M . Bro . J . Leonard . A word of praise should also be given to Bro . J . Vigger 3 P . M . and Mr . E . J . Leonard , son of the W . M ., who officiated as M . C . 's . and carried out their duties

capitally . Bro . Thomas Shears Tyler and Mrs . Shears attended to the ladies and gentlemen's cloak . room in a most efficient manner . Bro . Sylvester , who was suffering from a severe cold , sang "You and I , " with great ability , and ably accompanied on the pianoforte throughout the evening . Bro . Herbert possesses a rich and powerful

baritone voice , and sang " True till Death" and " Rocked in the Cradle of tho Deep " in excellent style , and was loudly applauded . Master Serle cleverly played a violin solo , Miss Serle accompanying . Bro . Leonard gave one of his amusing sketches , and Bro . Trethewy contributed a violin solo . Other brethren kindly assisted iu the musical programme , and the company separated shortly after 2 a . m .

PHILANTHROPY LODGE , No . 940

THE ceremony of installation took place on the 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Stockton . Bro . Thomas F . Pearce was installed as W . M . The following brethren were invested as Officers : — Fowler S . W ., Atkinsou J . W ., Fowler Treasurer , Hare Secretary , Prudame 3 S . D ., Waller J . D ., Bradley D . C , Atterby I . G ., Turner Organist , Beatty S . S ., Faber J . S ., Smith Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the annual banquet was held .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1247

THE annual banquet was held at Bro . Routly's Farley Hotel , Plymouth , on the 14 th instant ,, the W . M . Bro . W . H . Hamblyn presiding , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . R . C . Wyatt S . W . and Major M . Tracy J . W . Eighty-three brethren sat clown to an excellent spread , which was admirably served . A Secretary ' s jewel

was presented to Bro . P . G . L . Pearce P . M ., in recognition of his services as Secretary . Excellent songs were rendered by Brothers Rider , Barter , Rendle , Major Tracy , and Herbert . Bro . Greenlaw gave an admirable recitation .

LONDESBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1681

ON entering the Londesborough Lodge , on Wednesday of last week , we were reminded of the oft-repeated assertion that our world is a very small one . Only th » night before we had beon present at the anniversary meeting of tho Drury Lane Lodge , whero tho name of Lord Londesborough , its first Worshipful Master , was in every one ' s mouth ; at the Cafe Royal , where tho Londesborough meets , we found

tho same , or even greater , honour being paid to his lordship , as the members of this Lodge are very proud of being designated by the title Londesborough . Tha mcctiug on Wednesday waa presided over by Bro . David llarb W . M ., who was well supported . Having opened

the Lodgo , ho submitted tho minutes for confirmation , and these having beon approved , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bros . Ogg and Rayner were passed . Mr . Charles W . Saynor was then ballottsd for aa a candidate for initiation , and , being accepted , he was regularly admitted a member . The installation followed ,

Installation Meetings, &C.

Bro . Georere Dickinson being the W . M . elect . He waa iaa ' alUd by Bro . George Read P . M ., the Secretary of the Lidge , who gave tha company a splendid example of his ability as an Installing Officer ; for this he ia justly famed throughout the metropolis . The following members were then appointed and invested as the Officers

for the year : —Bro 3 . Wood S . W ., Eayner J . W ., Barfield P . M . Treasurer , Read P . M . Secretary , Maidment S . D ., Cursons J . D ., Oliver Organist , Corry I . G ., Dolsen D . C ., Robinaon and Sharratt Stewards , Schofield Tyler . Bro . Read then gave the addresses , and completed the ceremony of installation amid the npplause of the

brethren . The reception of the report of the Audit Committee was the next business on tho agenda . This was of a most satisfactory character , all obligations having been discharged , white tho balance in hand was of a substantial amount . Somn matters of a routine character then received attention , and the Ledge was closed . At

the banquet which followed , Bro . George Dickinson , the new Worshipful Master , presided , aud in due course 1 H offered the toa * t « for the acceptance of the brethren . With the one in honour of the Grand Officers was associated the name of Bro . F . Binckes Past Grand Sword Bearer , who in response said that some years ago he had vis ted

the Londesborough . He was pleased to renew the acquaintanceship , and to see the progress the Lodge had mado . He hop ^ d it would continue its career of prosperity . The Immediate Past Master , in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , referred to the night when Bro . Dickinson and himself , as twin Masonic brothers , sat

side by side as initiates in the Lodge . They had worked aide by side since that day , and had spent many happy hours together iu the Lodge . He had particular pleasure in proposing the health of Bro . Dickinson . That brother , in reply said , he modestly recognised the kindly spirit which prompted their reception of the t > ast . He felt

assured he should have the co-operation of his Officers , and he relied on them to assist him in maintaining the Lodge io asta'e of efficiency . Before sitting down he had the pleasure of proposing the health of the Installing Master , Bro . George Read . Both to him , and to Bro . Barfield their esteemed Treasurer , the Lodge was much

indebted . Both were Founders of the Lodge , and had worked together to place it in the proud position it now oooopied . The Worshipful Master next referred to Bro . Barfield ' s candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer of England . He , in common with those around him , regretted that Bro . Barfield ' s condition of health rendered it

incumbent on him to refrain from attending the Lodge on this occasion . Still , they were gratified to know the state of his health waa improving . He would now call upon them to do honour to the toast of their Installing Master . Bro . Read gracefully acknowledged the compliment paid bim . He

felt it a pleasure in working at all times for the Londesborough Lodge . He trusted he might long be able to assist in the conduct of its affairs . He appreciated the kind sympathy that had been accorded to Bro . Barfield ; he had seen him that afternoon . Brother Barfield possessed , in an eminent degree , the grand quality that had

been accorded him of having " A Good Heart . " All hoped shortly to see him again taking a promineut position in the Lodge , where he would ever receive a cordial greeting . The next toast waB that of the Initiate , and to this Bro . C . W . Rayner briefly replied . He had arrived certainly at a period of maturity , and trusted he might

never have occasion to regret his association , even at his advanced period of life , with the Mason Craft . In proposing the health of the Immediate Past Master Bro . Dickinson referred to the happy allusion that brother had made to the day of their initiation . He also well remembered that day . Bro . Hart had ably fulfilled the

duties of Worshipful Master , and on behalf of the Lodge ho now had the pleasure of presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel . In reply Bro . Hart thanked Bro . Dickinson for tho way in which he had introduced the toast , and recognised thc kindliness of the brethren which had prompted them to present him with the jewel . He was

beholden to them for the many kindnesses he had received during his ten years' association with the Lodge . Bro . G . Read now spoke on behalf of the Masonic Institutions . He referred to the depressing prospects that surrounded the approaching Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and feared that the Boys' School would also

participate in the evil effects that might result from the monopoly the Girls' School Centenary Festival would occasion during the current year . Brother Binckes in responding to the toast made a special appeal for help on behalf of the Boys' School . Unquestionably the Girls' School was monopolising the sympathies of the

Craft during the current year , and the two other Institutions were undergoing a crucial test . Under these especial circumstances they must be content to realise the fact that crumbs now were equivalent to loaves . It was no light undertaking to provide for two hundred and sixty-two sons of Freemasons , to whom they endeavoured

to give the best education that could possibly be provided . This was fully realised by the majority of the scholars , who , on leaving the school , sought by every means in their power to sustain that spirit of association which had arisen through their connection with it . The truth of this was borne cut by the fact that the " Old

Masonians" had now enrolled some seventy or eighty old pupils in its membership . Undoubtedly there must be , amongst the 1800 lads who had been educated in the Institution a certain per centage of failures . Whatever might be raid in favour of the old men and women it was palpable that without our boys and girls

we could never have the old folks . With respect to the three Institutiona , they all stood on one common basis . For himself , his first love was for the Girls' School , and he took some credit to himself for having introduced there the improved system of education . It was ho who recommended the appointment of Misa Davis , and all

recognised tho beneficial results which had ensued from that appointment . It was Bro . John Hervey who had induced him to take up a crusade on behalf of the Boys' School , and he could point to the fact that

they were now educating 262 lads against GO when he first undertook to plead on behalf of that School . He knew the hearts of Masons were large enough , and he hoped that , in spite of » 11 that was being done this year on behalf the Girls' Institution , they would yet