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I . P . M . P . P . G . Sword Bearer feelingly alluded to his long personal acquaintance with Bro . Mnnoastor , extending over a period of forty years ; and , in a neat speech , expressed the great obligations whioh the members of the Kenlis Lod <; e and himself personally owed ta tho lon » aud unwearied labours of Bro . Muncaster on its behalf generally . Incidentally it was mentioned that Bro . Muncaster was ono of the

surviving founders of the Lodge , and its first Secretary . In coneluding , Bro . Stout , in the name of the Past Masters , Worshipful Masters , Officers and Members , presented the portrait , as some slight recognition of Bro . Muncaster ' s long connection with and valued services to the Lodge , and hoped that it might be handed down to posterity , at the same expressing kindly wishes for Bro . Muncaster ' s

health and long life . The presentation was applauded in the usual Masonio fashion . Bro . Muncaster , who was warmly greeted on rising to thank the brethren for the great honour conferred upon him , traced tho history of the Lodge from its formation , and spoke of the many difficulties ho and his colleagues had to surmount in the early days after its establishment . He gave due praiso to the many eminent brethren who assisted in the enterprise , specially naming

Bro . Crowther Morton , Whitehaven , for the great services he had rendered . Bro . W . Armstrong P . M . P . G . Steward proposed the toast of the visiting brethren , in a racy speeeb , and welcomed the large array of brethren on that particularly interesting occasion , whom the members of the Lodgs were delighted to have the honour of entertaining . A most enjoyable evening , and one long to be remembered in the annals of Kenlis Lodge , was brought to a close in the usual Masonio manner .

THE installation meeting took place on the 16 th inst ., in the Mostyn House School-room , Parkgate , and waa numerously attended by members of the Lodge and Visitors from West Lanoasshire and North Wales . The retiring Worshipful Master Brother Hawkins presided , and there was a large body of Visitors . The W . M .-elect was presented by Bros , the Hon . H . Holbrooke and

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Richmond . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . Morris P . M . The Worshipful Master invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Hawkins I . P . M ., Forester S . W ., Evans J . W ., Morris P . M . Treasurer , Gibbs Secretary , Mayers S . D ., Fearn J . D ., Gerrish I . G ., Jones P . M . D . of C , Dutton , Davies , Edwards Stewards , Phipps

Organist , Crotfc Tyler . Bro . Hawkins I . P . M ., was presented with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his very valuable services to the Lodge dnring the year . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Lodge Room , the Union Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Mrs . Acton . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were

proposed and responded to . The musical brethren contributing to a highly enjoyable evening were Bros . Curweu , Ellis , Robinson , Richmond , Ramase , Ritson , Poole , and l'hipps , the latter at the

installation officiating at tho organ , and also presiding at the pianoforte at tho banquet , where he contributed a march of his own composition , specially written for tho occasion , and which waa received with much favour by tho many brethren present .

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HP HE annual meeting took place at tho Royal Hotel , Henley , on -L Thursday , the 2 nd inat ., thorti being present Bro . Jamea Willing jun . Worahipful Master aud Mrs . Willing , Bro . Stephens Secretary and S . W . and Mrs . Stephens , Bro . J . Potter J . W . and Mrs . Potter , Bro . J . W . Spooner , B ,-o . and Mrs . Wilkes , Bro . and Mrs . Paul , Bro . and Mrs . Hare , Bro . Paul Burgess , Bro . Ginger , Bro . and Mrs .

Lloyd , Bio . Shaw , Bro . aud Mrs . Hedges , Bro . and Mrs . Purkess , Bro . Deutou , Bio . Galland , Bro . Warner , Mrs . McLeod ( wife of Bro . McLeod Secretary of Boys' Masonio Institution ) , Miss Osborn , & o . The W . M . felicitously proposed prosperity to tho Cricklowood Lodgo . The threo bachelors of thc Lodgo , Bros . Spooner , Burgess aud Lloyd

responded for the Ladies , and tbo threo sons of fche W . M . for the Visitors . The health of tho W . M ., proposed by Bro . Stephens , was received with cheers , and replied to by Bro . Willing iu an admirable speech , in the course of which ho expressed their hearty acknowledgments to their host find hostess , Bro . aud Mrs . Trotman . The steam

launch , the "Fashion , " was engaged to bring tho Visitors to Henley , and a band of music played on the lawn during aud after the banquet . The Cricklewood Lodge is an offshoot of tho Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , of whioh Bro . Willing was W . M . for tho firsfc two years ; he

was also tho founder of the Metropolitan , No . 1507 , the Savoy , No . 1744 , and lastly of tho Cricklewood , No . 2361 Lodges . His great popularity is attested by the fact thafc hero ( as in other Lodges ) he has just been re-elected W . M . for tho second time . —Beading Mercury .

Covent Garden Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1614 . — At tho Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on tho 16 fch insfc ., there were present Bros . Bergholz W . M ., Hambly S . W ., Lincoln J . W ., Foan Assistant Preceptor , Reynolds Treasurer and Secretary , Hoggins

S . D ., Bromley J . D ., Warwick I . G ., Weeks Tyler , Kirk and Reynold ? . After formalities had been obsor / ed , tho W . M . rohearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Reynolds candidate . The Lodge was resumed . Bro . Hambly was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Warner Lodge of Instrvicfcion , No . 2192— Afc Bridge Chambers , Hoa Street ; , Waltbamsto **/ , on Monday , 20 th inifc ., there were present Bros . Trickett W . M ., 7 / esfciield P . P . G . S . B . S . W ., Cooke J . W ., Shurmur Prov . Grand Treasurer Preceptor , Fortescue Treas .,

Ives P . M . S . D ., Bestow J . D ., Lloyd I . G ., Allen Secretary , Collett Steward , Stacy Organist , Dunbar , Jeremy , Short , How , Smith , Lewis , Clark , Wilson , Bateman , Taylor , Bailiic , StaufFer , Herat , Wilson P . M ., Goulding , Knight P . M ., King , Pinder P . M . , MacCalla , Kemnthorne , McGowan P . M . After preliminaries , Bro . Oakdou offered himself as a candidate and answered the questions leading from lat to

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2 nd degree . !!•?wan entrusted , and fche Lodge was opened in 2 nd degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Bestow then occupied the chair , aud Bro . Clarke answered questions loading to 3 rd degree , and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in third , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Westfield waa

nnanimonsly elected to occupy the chair at ensuing meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was passed and ordered to be recorded npon the minutes for the excellent way in whioh Bro . Trickett had worked . There being no further business , the Lodge was closed and adjourned i

Interesting Ceremont.

INTERESTING CEREMONT .

ON the 16 th inst ., an interesting ceremony took placo at the Masonio Hall , Molesworth Street , Dublin , on the occasion of the installation of his Grace the Dnke of Abercorn Graud Master of Ireland , as Grand King of the Royal Arch Chapter , in room of Judge Townshend , resigned . The Royal Arch Masons mustered in strong force , in full regalia . The gathering presented a most brilliant ) pectaole . Companion Judge Townshend the out-going Graud Ki ng

presided , being supported by all the Grand Officers . The incoming King having been announced in due form , Companion Judge Townshend expressed the pleasure it gave him to instal the Grand Master into the office whioh he had himself held for many , many years . He hoped his Graco would occupy the high office for many years , in health and prosperity , for he was aware that his Grace

entered npon his new dnties with fche hearty good-will of all the members of fche Order . He had now great pleasure in handing him fche sceptre , showing his authority in the highest position of the Royal Arch Order in Ireland , and in investing him with the emblems of his high office . His Grace , having been saluted according fco anoienb custom , expressed his high appreciation of the great honour

that had been conferred npon him . It was greatly enhanced by tbe way in whioh his honoured and highly esteemed friend the Past Grand King had spoken of him . It would , he assured them , be his great object to fulfil the duties of hia new office in a manner in some degree approaching the efficiency with which their late Grand King had discharged them . The Grand King then announced that he had

appointed Companion Fox Goodman as his Deputy , and expressed regret that owing to illness Companion Goodman was not present to be installed . Companion R . W . Shekleton , Q . C , ex-Deputy Grand King , proposed a vote of thanks to Companion Judge Townshend for the highly satisfactory manner in whioh he had discharged hia duties as Grand King during a period extending over many years . The motion was passed with acclamation . Companion Judge Townshend

thanked the Companions with whom he had acted for so many years . Their association had been of the happiesb character . It was gratifying that the Royal Arch Order was now one oi great magnitude and influence . It was only owing to advancing years that he had been obliged fco retire from tho office which he had held with the greatest pleasure to himself , and he was glad to know thafc he had filled ifc also with satisfaction to thu members of their great Order . Tho convocation was thou closed .

The Officera aud brethren of tho Masonio Lodgea iu Doncat-ter , with their lady friends , held their animal picnic an tho Kith inst . Arrangement :- ! wero made , undei the presidency of Bro . Lauglmdge of the Mark , and Bro . Fitzgerald of tha Craft , to visit tho Bakeries . The party , numbering over 70 , loft for Worksop and Retf-jnl in saloon coaches at 9 * 45 , having a special from Retford , and before

11 o'clock Vi-ero fairly on fcheir way , mounted on char-a-bancs drawn by four horses each , toward- Mm seat of his Grace iho Duke of Portland . After the wonders of Welbeck Abbey had been viewed , the friends went forward to Edwinstowo , and diuod in thu midst of forest scenery , and a well prepared dinner her * . ) received juatico at the bands of , the visitors . The Principal of the Chapter , Bro . Bellerby ,

presided , and after a sojourn of nearly two hours , Bro . Pawson tho M . C . gave instructions to go forward to Clumber . No description ueed be attempted of this magnificent residence , Church , or Library , for no ono can fairly well conceive tho aploodour of Welbeck aad Clumber , or the beauty of the surrounding scenery without a personal visit . After Welbaok Abbey , Sherwood Forest , Edwiuatowe , Thoresby , aud Clumber wore "done , " tbo party drove back to tho

house of Bro . Knight , at tbe Station Hotel , Worksop , whore tea waa provided . After a pleasant repast , the brethren escorted the gentler majority to their saloons for homo , and arrived in Doncaster shortly after eight o ' clock . Bros . Rayner and Blake the Treasurers , and Bro . Hauaon , the Secretary , contributed to make the excursion an enjoyable and successful oue ; whilst the Worship , ful Masters and Scribe E . received the well-merited approval both of brethren from home and other towns who had joined the party .

Afc fche last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Meath , held in the Masonio Hall , in the Town of Cavan , a beautifull y illuuiinatad address and gold repeater watch , was presented to Bro . Dr . F . E . Clarke , of Boyle , who hold the office of Provincial Grand Secretary from September 1880 until the end of last year , "in gratitude for his valuable services , and as a mark of affection and esteem . " The

watch is a mosb valuable one , and fcho address is signed by tho Marquis of Headfort , Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Meath on b . balf of the brethren , and countersigned by Brother G . H . Miller , whos succeeded Dr . Clarke in tho Provincial Grand Secretaryship . It is a splendid specimen of the illuminators' art . The presentation was made by Brother Norman D'Arcy , tho Deputy Grand Master of the Maaonic Province of Meath .

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