Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— . ii : — GRAND MASTER'S LODGE . AT tho Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , Brother the Right Hon . Robert Nicholas Fowler , M . A ., M . P ., P . S . G . AV . Wilts , P . M ., the Lord Mayor , was duly installed as Worshipful Master of the highest English Lodge on the list , numerically speaking ; this is styled tho Graud Master ' s Lodge , deriving its title not simply from the fact that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is a member of it , but for other reasons . There was a numerous assemblage of the

Craft , there boiog present , besides the Officers of the Lodge , nearly all of whom have attained high rank iu tho Order , Brothers Shadwell Gierke Grand Secretary , Colonel Philips , Hall and Clark Past Grand Chaplains . Tbe ceremony waa performed by the out-going Master Bro . Bradshaw Brown . Upon the Lord Mayor taking the chair of K . S . he invested tho following brethren as his Officers for the following year : G . Martin P . G . S . as Senior Warden , Ralph . Mowland

Bishop P . G . S . Junior Warden , R . Horve Giraud P . G . D . P . G . S . P . M . Treasurer , Ralph Gooding , M . D ., B . A ., S . G . D . P . G . S . P . M . Secretary , James W . Fallar G . S . Senior Deacon , James Holar Junior Deacon , G . R . Steel I . G . At a banquet which followed the Lord Mayor , in felicitous terms , returned thanks for the honour whioh had been paid to him , and the kindly aud fraternal feeling evinced . The health of the Princo of Wales and the Earl of Carnarvon was given and honoured , and the proceedings were closed with the Tyler ' s toast .

UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . THE installation meeting took place at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C , on Tuesday , 15 th instant . After the ceremonies of initiation , passing , and raising had been -worked in favour of the respective candidates , the W . M . invited Bro . Charles Davey P . M . to instal his son , Bro . Thomas Edward Davey ( who we believe to be one of the youngest Masters of the present day ) . Bro .

P . M . Davey said it gave him great pleasure , under the circumstances to instal the Master . The ceremony was performed in the most able manner , and Bro . Davey was highly complimented by the many distinguished visitors . The following were appointed Officers : —Bros . Joshua Shipley I . P . M ., James Linscott S . W ., L . Steingraber J . W .,

J . Harling P . M . Treasurer , J . Driscoll P . M . Secretary , A . Couldrey S . D ., C . Fassheber J . D ., S . Lampen I . G ., W . Boyce M . C , C Davey P . M . W . S ., H . Meyer A . W . S ., L . G . Reinhardt Tyler . The after proceedings were of a most harmonious character , and the evening was enlivened by a capitally-arranged programme , which was well carried out .

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . THIS exceedingly prosperous Lodge whioh , although almost too rapidly increasing in numbers , is yet careful to maintain the select quality of its members , met at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , E . C , on Monday , the 21 st inst . There were , about seventy brethren present . Bro . A . Staley W . M . presided , very ably assisted by the I . P . M . Bro . T . W . 0 . Bush , as well as by the S . W . Bro . S .

Barnett , and the rest of the Officers , who in this Lodge are prompt in their attendance and apt in their work . The business of the evening necessitated the working of the whole of the Craft ceremonies , as there were candidates for the three degrees . This somewhat difficult , and certainly onerous , task being completed by the W . M . in

his quiet yet efiicient manner . Bro . W . D . Bayley P . M . and Treasurer , in pursuance of a previous notice of motion , proposed " that the sura of ten guineas be voted from the fnnds of the Lodge to present a testimonial to the Worshipful Master upon his retirement from the chair . " This was carried with acclamation . The election of W . M .,

Treasurer , and Tyler resulted as follows : Bros . S . Barnett S . W- as W . M ., W . D . Bayley Treasurer , and J . Potter P . M . Tyler . The Worshipfnl Master , addressing Bro . Phil Levy , late Secretary of the Lodge , said that he felt very much pleasure iu presenting him , in the name of the Lodge , with a slight testimonial of their esteem and regard . For more than a quarter of a century Bro . Levy had

performed the duties of his office with intelligence and assiduity , to the most complete satisfaction of the Lodge , and by his genial kindness and readiness to oblige , had secured for himself the sincere regard and fraternal affection of all its members . The reason for the step Bro . Levy had thought proper to take was , of course , best known to himself , and was accepted by the Lodge with the profoundest regret .

The testimonial consisted of an address elegantly illuminated on vellum , suitably placed in a richly-gilt frame , which was decorated with appropriate Masonic emblems . The W . M . then added that , by a unanimous vote of the Lodge , Bro . Levy had been elected honorary member , with the full powers and privileges of a subscribing member . The late Secretary , in feeling and eloquent terms , declared his

appreciation of the kindness which prompted the brethren to overwhelm him , for which he could scarcely find words to express his gratitude . The Lodge then adjourned to refreshment , which was most creditably served by Bro . Silver . After grace , the W . M . said : The proceedings in the Lodge having necessarily been prolonged , and the hour being late , he would , in giving the toasts , be as brief as possible . The first would be a comprehensive one , including the

Loyal and Masonic / namely , Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests and prosperity of the Craft . This was received with enthusiastic cheers . After giving the health of the Initiate , the W . M . proposed the toast of the evening , namely , the W . M . elect , whose popularity was indicated by the warmth , and , as the W . M . described it , boisterous manner in which it was received . The loyalty and assiduity , the W . M . continued , with which the W . M . elect had

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performed his duties in the various stages of his advancement towards his present position , was a sufficient guarantee of his fitness to ocoupy the Master ' s chair , which he was sure would be filled to the satisfaction of the brethren . The W . M . elect , responding , said he could not fail to be extremely gratified at the hearty and " boisterous " manner in which his name had been received . It was only consistent

with the kindness bestowed upon him ever since he had the happiness of being a member . He felt proud of being elected Master of the Lodge , and could assure them that his best energies and abilities would be exerted to further the prosperity and uphold the prestige of the Lodge . He was not unmindful of the support he had invariably received during his occupancy of the minor offices , and was assured

that the same would be extended to him during bis coming year of office . It would be his business and pleasure to promote the comfort and happiness of the brethren , who , he had no doubt , would forbear and make allowance for any shortcomings that might appear in the performance of his duties . Bro . Bush I . P . M . next proposed the health of the W . M ., whom he described as one who , by hia fidelity

and distinguished abilities , as a worthy successor to the many able brethren who had preceded him . The W . M ., in reply , thought Bro . Bush too partial in his laudations , and that if his conduct in the chair had given satisfaction , the brethren of the Lodge were not difficult to please . The Visitors' , P . M . ' s , and Officers' toasts were speedily disposed of , and the Tyler's toaat brought the proceedings to a close . Bros . John Ross , Bayley , Tipper , and Reeves contributed

to the entertainment of the evening by their vocal efforts , assisted by Bro . J . D . Barnett , who presided at the piano . The visitors were Bros . Thomas I . G . 753 , J . Staley 1597 , Riddle 173 , Lancaster 1668 , Isaacson 188 , Jamea Hartley 1426 , Julian Hartley 1426 , Oppenheim 1306 , Phillips 471 , Hewlett 193 . The P . M . ' s were Bros . T . W . C Bush , J . Croaker , John Ross , J . D . Barnett , S . Moss , N . Moss , Harfeld , Z . Bloomfield , Bayley , N , Gluokstein , E . Gottheil .

MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 179 . THE installation meeting of this ancient and flourishing Lodge was held on the 17 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , and was numerously attended by the members and visitors . The chair was occupied by the W . M . Bro . Dettmer ; Bros . W . Dickenson S . W ., W . Hughes J . W ., Hopekirk P . M . Treasurer , Kew P . M . Secretary , Eastman S . D ., Ellwood J . D ., Hearne I . G . ; P . M . ' s Green , Lovett , Benet , & c . Visitors—Bros . Stuart P . M . 141 , Graham 975 , Gilbey 1194 ,

Large 1984 , Weston P . M . 1602 , Smith 1744 , Lambourne 87 , Smeed 1585 , Potter P . M . 11 , Quitman I . P . M 1969 , Marx P . M . 957 , Hans 511 , Woodruff J . W . 957 , Binney 1305 , Blundell P . M . 742 , F . W . Sillis 1744 , Smith , Botting P . P . G . R . Berks and Bucks , Von Joel S . W . 957 , Edwards 766 , Murdoch 6 , Alderman Floyd ( of Croydon ) Upper Norwood Lodge 1546 , Ross 1744 , Blunt 764 , H . Dickey

744 , Dingle , J . H . Johnson , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . Lodge waa opened , and the minutes of last meeting were con . firmed . Bro . Holah was passed to the second degree . A ballot waa successfully taken for the admission of Mr . T . H . Kew , son of Bro . Kew P . M . and Secretary , who afterwards initiated the candidate into the Order , performing the ceremony with great ability . Bro .

E . J . Gittins , De Shurland Lodge , No . 1089 , was elected a joining member . In due course , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Dickenson S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Kew P . M ., who was warmly congratulated b y the brethren and Visitors at the conclusion of the ceremony . There were nineteen Worshipful Masters and Past

Masters present . On the re-admission of the brethren , the Worshipfnl Master was sainted according to ancient custom , and he in appropriate terms appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . Dettmer I . P . M ., Hughes g . w ., Ellwood J . W ., Hopekirk Secretary , Eastman S . D ., R . Webb J . D ., Hearne I . G ., Hughes Asst . Secretary , A . Hughes M . C , Parsons W . S ., T . Webb Assistant Organist , Day Musical Director

, Koester P . M . Tyler . W . Stuart P . M . 141 acted as M . C The appla use that followed the investiture of each Officer showed the W . M . had made a selection in every way satisfactory to the Lodge . The newly-installed W . M . exhibited his capacity for work by very ably initiating Mr . H . Ludwig into the Order . It is very rarely we see the ceremony so well rendered by so young a

Mason . The Audit Committee was next appointed , and then the W . M ., in a very excellent speech , in tho name of the Lodge , presented Bro . Dettmer with a very elegant and artistically designd gold jewel , with suitable inscription . He had great pleasure in placing it on Bro . Dettmer ' s breast ; the able manner in which he had dis . charged the duties of the chair gave every satisfaction to the mem .

bers . He hoped he might live long to wear it . Bro . Dettmer suitably acknowledged the valuable gift . Hearty good wishes were given , and Lodge was closed . The brethren , eighty-five in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . F . Clemow . Great satisfaction was expressed with the way in which it was served . The W . M ., who genially presided , briefly proposed the

usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Dettmer rose ; he had now with great pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., who had performed his duties in the various offices he had held in such a way that warranted his being elected to the chair . The brethren had seen his working since he had occupied that position ; the ceremony was rendered perfectly and impressively , and was a credit to the Lodge . Brother

Dickenson also , in investing hisOfficers and as President , showed his capacity , and he ( Bro . Dettmer ) was sure that a happy and prosperous year would be the result . It might be urged their W . M . had inherited his good qualities from his respected father . If ho practised those duties out of the Lodge that he proposed to do in it , the

result would be beneficial to all . He hoped the brethren would give a hearty response to the toasfc . The W . M ., in reply , said in occupying the position of W . M ., he felt he had realised a great ambition . Those nearest and dearest to him had occupied that chair , and this night was a very happy one to him , as he had been surrounded by so many happy and genial spirits . He hoped that during his occupation