Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & o

— : o : — EMULATION LODGE , No . 21 . ON Monday <* - «* i-nin ;» , the 16 th ins ' ant , tha Lord Mayor wns ins ' ailed Worshipful Master of this Lodge , which is one of tho oldest Lodges on the Grand L'dge of England . The Lodge , which , in addition fco its antiquity , is notorious for its admirable working of the ceremonies of fche Order * , meets at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , E . G ., where so many distinguished Lodges of the Order * assemble .

The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Arthur Hills * A large and distinguished number of brethren , especially member .- * of the Grand Lodge , were present to do honour to his Lordship . After the proceedings in Lodge , the Lord Mayor , tho Sheriff-, Sir J . B . Monckton , and many other prominent members of the

Corpo ation loft (» re-ifcly to tho regret of the Lodsje ) in consequence of the death of Alderman Sir J . Staples , and out of respect ; to hi .- * memory . This facfc was several times alluded to in tho course of tho evening by the Immediate Past Master ( Bro . A . Hills' ) who , at the request of his lordship , presided at the banquet . The banquet ,

ns usual at the Albion , was most admirably served , under the direction of Bro . Swayne , tho popular manager . Bro . Arthur Hills gave tho usnal loyal and patriotic toasts , and Bro . Philbriek , Q . C , replyinsr , said thafc under the roof in which they were he felt that much speaking under tho circumstance * in which they * were

met would be out of place . He congratulated the Emulation Lodge upon the marked success whioh had attended their present proceedings , and upon having elected so distinguised a brother as their Lord Mayor to be their Master . He specially referred to the exceedingly va ' uable Lodge of Instruction whioh was held under fcho auspices

of the Emulation Lodge , which , he observed , had done so much to preserve tbo wonderful traditions of the Craft . In proposing fche health of the Worshipful Master ( the Lord Mayor ) , Bro . Arthur Hill said they all most deeply regretted the unfortunate circumstance which had prevented their newly-installed Worshipful Master from

being present . But fnr this he felfc that they should have had one of the most enjoyable and pleasant evenings which they had hitherto recorVd in the Emulation Lodge . They all know the reason which had prevented his remaining with them , but fchey all knew the great sense of honour and great feeling of brotherly love whioh existed

between the Aldermen of ' . he City . All very much regretted to hear of the death of an Alderman who was very well known within those walls , and espsoially within the Ward in which they were assembled . AB to the Lord Mayor , they all felt that ho had done the Lodge a great honour by accepting the office of Master of the Emulation

Lodge . This was the highest honour which the Craft could confer upon him , and ifc was especially valuable becanse this Lodge had gone out of the ordinary rnn of selecting tbe Senior Warden in electing the Lord Mayor to the chair . The Lord Mayor in Lodge had told them of the manner in which he regarded this kindness of the Lodge ,

but he had again desired him to thank the Offi -ers for allowing him to fill the office to which they had elected him . The Lord Mayor hoped that during his year of office he might be with thera often , and he had half promised to be present at their nexfc meeting , but they all knew the many calls there were upon the Lord Mayor ' s time , and he

was quite sure also tbat they were all prepared to excuse his attendance . They all wished his Lordship health and happiness during his year of office . He thought that it was great credit to the Lodge that although their Lord Mayor was not born within the sound of Bow Bells , but far—very far—beyond , they had elected him to the Chief

Magistracy . They could not have better qualifications for a Lord Mayor than in tho words of their own ritual , " One whose hand was extended by justice , and whose heart was expanded by benevolence . " This ifc might be faithfully said of the present Lord Mayor * . Brother T . Taylor , a Past Master of the Lodge , gave , in eulogistic terms , the

health of the Immediate Pasfc Master , who had so kindly taken tho chair on behalf of the Lord Mayor . They were all exceedingly well pleased wifch fche admirable manner in which Bro . Arthur Hill had fulfilled the duties of his office during the year , aud they all had seen the very excellent way in which he had installed the Lord Mayor

that evening . No doubt during the year they would have the pleasure of seeing their good friend again iu the chair , and they would still be able to appreciate his working . Bro . Hill , replying , again expressed regret for the absence of the Lord Mayor , and thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received him . He

proposed the health of the Visitors , stating thafc owing fco the death of Sir John Staples many of those who would have been present hardly considered ifc respectful to hia memory that they shonld remain . This was especially so in the case of the Grand Officers . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Augustus Harris and

A . M . Broadley , both of whom replied . The health of the Initiates wag then given and drunk with cheers , and Bros . B . L . S . Badham and Sydney Willis responded . In proposing the health of the Past Masters Bro . Hill eulogised their services to the Lodge , stating with pleasure that they were fortunate in being particularly strong in

their Pasfc Masters . Bro . Geo . Singer replied . The health of the Treasurer , which was next given most cordially , was replied to by Bro . Thos . Taylor , who was very warmly received . Bro . Hill then proposed the health of the Officers , whose services he particularly eulogised , and Bro . G . J . Eady ( the Senior Warden ) responded ,

staling the great pleasure it gave him and the other Officers to stand on one side to allow the first citizen in the world to take the chair . It was nofc given to every Lodge to have as one of its Officers the Lord Mayor , and this he and the other Officers of the Lodge would greatly prize and highly value . The health of the Secretary ( Brother

S . Hill ) was given , ancl that gentleman , who is most popular in the Lodge , suitably replied , stating the great interest which he always took in the proceedings of the Lodge . An admirable selection of music was performed under the direction of Hro . Trnmm , assisted by Bros . Coates , F . Olive , and Schartau . The duties of toastmaster were well performed by Bro . Cooper .

Installation Meetings, &C.

SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 88

ON Monday , the 9 th instant , about 60 brethren attended fche proceedings of this Lodgo , when Bro . Oliver Papworth was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The duties of Installing Master were mosfc efficiently discharged by Bro . B . Chennell . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —

Bros . Pashler I . P . M ., Pryor S . W ., Purchas J . W ., Rev . J . C . Saunders Chaplnin , Hunnybnn Treasurer , Chaplin Secretary , Piggott S . D ., Spalding J . D ., Hills D . C , Ling Org ., Kedfaru I . G ., Bealea Steward , Charlton S . B ., Ellis Tyler .

HARMONY LODGE . No . 156

rpHE annnal banquet of this Lodge was held on the 18 fch insfc ., afc A Routly's Parley Hotel , Plymouth . Au excellent dinner waa well sorve'l up under the direction of Bro . Westlake . Bro . John Little the W . M . presided . Dnring the evening a P . M . 's jewel waa pres nted to Bro . John Parkhouse I . P . M ., as a token of esteem and appreciation of his services during his Mastership , A mosfc enjoy- ' able evening was spent .

TRANQUILITY LODGE , No . 185

AT the meeting of this Lodge , held on Monday , the 16 th instant , Bro . A . A . Marks was unanimously elected the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . On the motion of Bro . A . E . Sydney , the following members were appointed a Committee of fche Benevo .

lent Fund : —Bros . Saul Solomon , A . E . Sydney , Maurice Harfc , R . Z . Bloomfield , N . Moss and J . H . Ross . Bros . S . Barnett and J . H . Ross were elected auditors . At the banquet which followed , the health of the W . M . elect was drunk with mnch cordiality .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 213 . ANNUAL installation meeting was held on Tuesday , I 7 fch insfc ., afc tbe Masonio Club , Norwich . A large number of brethren rallied round the old Perseverance banner , not only to welcome the new W . M . ( Bro . J . W . Hide ) , but also to express their thanks to the retiring W . M . Bro . Baxter , who during his year of office was fche

recipient of a singular honour , for , by virtue of a precept from the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales the Prov . G . M . had the privilege to confer upon three brethren of his Province a jubilee distinction , and he selected Bros . Baxter ancl Dunsford , P . M . ' s of tbe Lodge Perseverance , aa two of the three . On these bard-working

brethren was conferred the rank of P . P . S . G . W ., and the result haa given general satisfaction . On Tuesday evening the Lodge waa opened by the retiring W . M ., assisted by his Officers . At the conelusion of the installation ceremony the newly-elected WM . appointed his officers , as under : —Bros . Baxter I . PM ., Smith S . W ., Pond J . W .,

Carpenter Chaplain , King Treasurer , Kersey Secretary , Dunsford D . C , Madge Organist , Cole S . D ., Durndell J . D ., Rust I . G ., Deuchar and Poock Stewards , Hollidge Tyler . The usual subscriptions for the Masonic Charities having been voted , aud hearty good wishes

given by the visiting brethren , the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a recherche banquet , provided by the Steward and Stewardess ( Bro . and Mrs . Pretty ) . After the banquet the loyal and other toasts were duly honoured .

HARMONIC LODGE , No . 216

THE installation meeting was held on the 12 th insfc ., at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , the gathering being generally voted one of tho mosfc successful which has ever been held . Bro . Hawkins W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by a good complement of Provincial Officers and brethren . The new W . M . was presented

by Bro . Hawkins , and was duly installed . He then invested the following as his Officers : —Bros . Hawkins I . P . M ., Bark S . W ., Costine J . W ., Brunt Secretary , Bannatyne S . D ., Blair * J . D ., Camidge I . G ., Lawton S . S ., Westrup J . S ., Dwerryhouse D . C , and Ewarb Organist .

FIDELITY LODGE . No . 230

THE installation banquet of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 18 th instant , at the Royal Hotel , Devonport , and proved an unqualified success . About 150 in all sat down to a good spread , the brethren being accompanied by fcheir wives or sweethearts . The Worshipful Master , Bro . J . J . Meadley , presided . A mosb enjoyable evening was spent . The toasts of the W . M . and Treasurer and

Secretary were most cordially received . Bro . Hooking and Misa Kelvnack sang an excellent duet , which waa received with loud applause . Bro . Sylvester was in excellent voice , and sang well . He also accompanied on the piano in an able manner . Bro . Lavera gave a recitation , and other contributions were made by Brothers

Leonard , J . Rendle , and others . A ball was afterwards held , a band , under the direction of Bro . A . Lidiard , supplying the music . Mr . B . H . Penbertby made a courteous and efficient M . C , and the success of the evening ' s entertainment is due to the admirable arrangements made by Bros . R . Cawsey and E . Littleton , who were deservedly complimented .

UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE , No . 261

rpHE Festival of St . John , in connection with this Lodge , waa oele . -L brated at the Masonic Hall , Taunton , on the 18 th inst ., and the occasion was regarded by the Freemasons of the Province as one of unusual interest , this being the Centenary year of the Lodge . The brethren met at 1 * 30 p . m . for high twelve , and there was a large gathering from all parts of the county , nearly every Lodge in the

Province being represented . Ordinary routine business having been transacted , Bro . Arthur Steevens , the Immediate Past Master impressively installed the W . M . elect , Colonel A . W . Adair Past Provincial Grand Mnster of Somerset and a P . M . of Lodge 261 , into the chair of K . S . The newly-elected Master then appointed and invested the following as hia Officers for the ensuing year : —Brothers