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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — CHAPTER OP INDUSTRY , No . 186 .

THE regular convocation was hold on Tuesday , 16 th December , at Freemasons' Hall , Groat Queen-street . Comps . J . Seex as M E Z . { in tho nnavoidable absence of Comp . Black ) , W . Poore H ., Tallent P . Z . J ., J . Sees S . E ., \ V . H . Hook S . N ., W . Kew P . S ., H . J .

Johnson 1 st Assistant , J . G . Horsey 2 nd Assistant , G . Kelly P . Z . Treasurer ; P . Z . ' s E . G . Tallent , W . Mann , Noehmer , & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Comp . Taylor was installed J . by Comp . James Terry P . Z ., who performed the ceremony in his usual perfect manner . Ballots were taken for the admission of Bros . J . I . Cantle W . M . 1257 , A . D . Renshaw S . W . 194 , J . Williams

J . W . 1257 , and R . G . Shute D . C . 1257 , which were unanimous in their favour , and these brethren were dnly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . John Seex , the acting M . E . Z . The H . and J . were perfect iu their duties , and Royal Arch Masonry was well sustained by all engaged . The Chapter was now closed , and tho Companions sat down to a very excellent banquet and dessert

provided by Comp . A . Best , and superintended by Comp . E . Dawkins . The acting Z . proposed the usual Loyal and R . A . toasts in brief and appropriate terms . Comp . W . Mann P . Z . then rose ; ho had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the acting Z . The M . E . Z . was absent , through pressure of business ; but the duties of the chair had been admirably performed by the acting Z . It is thought that when

the Z . leaves the chair , hts duties are at an end ; this is not so . A good R . A . Mason is always ready and willing . Comp . Sees thanked Comp . Mann for the manner in which he had spoken of the work performed by him . In tho absence of the Z . he hoped the Chapter would prosper . Thero were many members who were read y to assist in any way to advance its interests . While this happy feeling existed , ho

thought ho might venture to say tho Industry Chapter would bo second to none . Before he sat down he shonld have great pleasure in proposing the toast of the new Exalteos , and he would call on the Companions to givo them a hearty welcome . Comp . Cantle said it had been his ardent wish to join R . A . Masonry ; he fully realised its beautiful ritual ; it wonld be his study to perfect

himself . Convpa . Shute , Renshaw , Unity , and Williams also responded . The nctimr Z . then proposed the toast of tho H . and J . ; ho would couple with the toast that of tho P . Z . ' s , all had done their duty . Comp . Poore H . responded ; whatever duties required of him , iu any office ho might be appointed to , he would uso his utmost endeavours for their satisfaction . Comp . W . Mann followed , in tho name of the

P . Z . ' s . Comp . H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 j-esponded for Visitors . Tho acting Z . then proposed the toast of the officers ; tho Chapter was fortunate in selecting such competent men , thoy would carry out all required of them . Comps . Kew , J . G . Horsey and Holland responded , and then tho Janitor ' s toast was given . Comps . J . I . Cantle and Renshaw contributed to tho havmouy of the evening .

LODGE FIDELITY , No . 230 .

rnilE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at Elirington Hall , J- Granby-strect , Devouport . The W . M ., Bro . R . O . iwsny , after passing and raising seven breilireu , completed a very S'K-cvssful year of ofliee , by efficiently installing as his successor Bro . James ll " . I [ . Harris , who had at the former meeting been unanimousl y elected . In a portion of the ceremony he was assisted h y the W . Bro . John

Lynn P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and a Board of Installed Masters , amongst whom were W . Bro * . A . Rowe P . M ., R . Burt P . M ., R . Peno-elly P M 70 , E . Knight P . M . 203 P . G . S ., J . B . Gover P . M . 70 , P . P ? G . A DC " W . Coath P . M . 230 and 893 , J . Baxter P . M . 954 , A . Stephens P . M ' 954 , C . Watson P . M . 954 , W . Foxwell P . M . 1071 , J . Allen P M 1091 T . Searl P . M . 1091 , T . Heath I . P . M . 1136 . The following brethren

were appointed as the officers for tbe next year : —Bros R Cawsey I . P . M ., R . Ellis S . W ., R . W . Pitcher J . W ., J . Lynn Treasurer , R . Cawsey Secretary , J . Babb Chaplain , J . Whitford S . D ., J . T . Border J . D ., W . M . Ridland I . G ., Chas . Haggarty O ., H . Boyling S . S ., E . H . Littleton J . S ., E . Stephens Tyler . W . Bro . Cawsey was unanimously elected to represent the Lodge on tho Committee of

Petitions of Provincial Grand Lodgo of Devon . One guinea was voted to the Devonport Society for Supplying Blankets to the Poor , one guinea to tho Soup Society , and one guinea to the Coal Society . A donation of £ 5 was voted to a brother who had for many years filled the office of Tyler , and he was also elected an honorary member . In consideration of the valuable services rendered to the Lode-e bv W

Bro . R . Cawsey , whose year of office had been the most successful for very many years , a Past Master ' s jewel is to he presented to him , in recognition of hia zeal and ability , and a similar token of respect will be presented to W . Bro . J . Lynn , for his services as Treasurer . Apologies wore received from many Past Masters , who were prevented from attending in consequence of other important Masonic meetings afc the same time .

KING'S CROSS LODGE , No . 1732 .

This flourishing Lodge assembled on Saturday last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Present—Bros . W . M . Stiles W . M ., J . T . Bri < ws S . W ., H . Stiles J . W ., J . J . Michael P . M . Treasurer , K . Saintsbury Sec , Higgins S . D ., L . Solomon J . D ., L . Jacob 1 ) 1 . ( 1 ., Gorrinsro D . C

B . Kauffmann D . C ., C . B . Putland Steward , W . Knight P . M . ; aud Bros . Fletcher , Hubbard , Caslimore , Baker , Gilbert , Pope , Dighton , Pawson , & c . Visitors—Bros . Pilberv 1507 , Silvester 193 , A . Maclaren 193 , Heath 1642 , Bamberger W . M . 13 G 6 , Side 1507 , Edmonds 1507 J . J . Pope P . M . 389 and 910 , Porter P . M . 1269 , J . R . Stacey PM

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180 , Gilbert 1507 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Baker and Pawson answered the necessary questions satisfactorily , and were dnly raised to the third degree . Messrs . J . Goodall , J . T . Davies , and T . Dunsford having been balloted for and unanimously accepted , were initiated iuto the Order . These ceremonies were perfectly and impressively

rendered by tho W . M ., whose working was excellent ; oveny Qificer was likewise perfect . The W . M . presented the Lodge with' a very elegant album , to hold the photos of the brethren . Bro . J . J . Michael P . M . and Treasurer , in graceful terms , accepted tho gift in tho name of theLodge . He hoped to see the likenesses of the brethren in it . It would bo very gratifying in after years to

look upon the features of the brethren ; their autographs , also , would serve as a remembrance of their association with this Lodgo . Bro . Michael then proposed that a vote of thanks bo recorded on the minutes for Bro . Stiles' very kind gift . This was seconded by tho J . W ., and carried unanimously . After a suitable reply from the W . M ., the Lodge was closed and tho brethren sat down to an excellent

banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Clemow , that gavo thoso who were present every satisfaction . Tho W . M ., in very genial terms , proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . J . J . Michael P . M . and Treasurer , on rising to propose the health of the W . M ., said Bro . Stiles was one who could ably fill tho chair and perform hia work without the aid of a Past Master to assist him . All present had

seen how perfectly ho had porformed tho duties that evening , especially by tho manner in which he had conducted the ceremonies of raising and initiation . No better working Mason could be found j hia heart and soul were in the cause , aud when they found one like him they fully appreciated his qualities . With theso few remarks he would ask them to give a heartv response to the toast . Tho W . M .

thanked Bro . Michael for the manner in which he had spoken of him , and the brethren for their hearty response . Theirs was a very happy Lodge , and the members would have a good successor to him . He ( the W . M . ) had studied the ritual , and he hoped his exertions had "iven them satisfaction . Bro . Stiles then announced that he had accepted a Stewardship for the next Anniversary Festival of the Girls '

School ; the S . W . would also serve as Steward for the Boys ' School . When he acted as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , he had raised a goodly amount for that Charity , but ho hoped the S . W . would get a still larger sum . They both had but one object in view—the advancement of the three noble Charities . Tho next toast was that of the P . M . ' s . The W . M . spoke of the manner

iu which Bro . Knight had performed his duties . He was a Grand Officer of Kent , and they were indebted to him for many services . Brother Michael was also one who merited their regard and esteem ; but , as he had to speak of him in another capacity , he would call on tho former brother , now , to respond . Bro . Knight thanked tho W . M . for his kind remarks . Although an old

Mason , ho had never seen better working than he and the brethren had witnessed that evening . Bro . J . J . Michael followed , and fully endorsed all the remarks of Brother Knight ; he was proud of being the fiist Master of this Lodge ; he also was gratified at , its success . The W . M . announced that , thanks to the brethren , he had on his list over £ 50 . In proposing the toast of tho

newly initiated members , the W . M . said ho was pleased at the manner in whiohthoy had listened to tho ceremony . Both he and his predecessor had in tiated brethren of whom they wero proud . Bros . Goodall , Davis and Durnsford , in excellent speeches , replied . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , of whom thero were eleven present . TheLodge was pleased to see so goodly an array .

Hies . J . It . Stacey , H . M . Levy , Dr . Pope , Stanhope ; also Bro . Heath , of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge—a Lodge which had been made famous by one of its Stewards taking up a sum of £ 500 for one of the Festivals last year . In time he ( the W . M . ) hoped this achievement might be emulated by one of their members . The Visitors severally responded ; all thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , his able

working and genial presidency . The excellent manner in which the Officers had performed their duties was likewise not overlooked . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary . The Lodge was fortunate in having the services of two such Officers ; to the former brother is due tho success of the Lodge . The Secretary is most assiduous ; no Lodge could have a better one ; his suggestions

were always good . To both brethren they were in every way indebted . Bro . Michael was proud to say , after all the liabilities had been paid , and the Charities taken into consideration , there would be a balance in hand . Bro . Saiutsbury followed , with a very effective speech . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Officers ; he was proud of them . The Visitors had praised the working of the Wardens and tho junior Officers , and had expressed their sentiments as

to how ably they had discharged their duties . Ho fully endorsed them ; ho trusted to see the S . Warden tho future W . M . ; ho hoped that the forthcoming year would be in every way more prosperous than the waning one , and he hoped to see the brethren in health aud prosperity at ( ho next meeting . The toast mot with a suitable resonse , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given . A very pleasant evening was thus passed , several brethren contributed excellent songs .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Butt ' s , the New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . Symons presided ; he was supported by Bros . Fox S . W . Wing J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Former Secretary , Pelican S . D ., Greene T . G . ; also Rros . Halford Treisurer , Weaden , Gyer , Gibb , R . Defriez < tc :. The usual formalities were duly gone through . Bro . Weeden proved himself proficient as a F . C ., and tlio ceremony of raisin" was

rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to tho second d'jrreo , Bro . Fox worked tlio second , Bro . Hallam sen . the third , Bro . Tolmie the fifth section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was closed in the second degree . Bro . Fox was elected W . M . for tho next Monday evening . The sum of £ 1 Is was voted out of the Lod go funds for the relief of a distressed brother , after which Lod go was closed and adjourned .