Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

YARBOEOUGH LODGE , No . G 33 . 11 IIE Installation Meeting was held ou Wednesday , 18 th Juno , at - the Masonic Hall , Manchester . Present : —Bros . J . Lees Asp . land W . M ., G . Smodloy S . W ., J . B . Whitehead J . W ., W . H . Hopkins P . M . Past . Prov . G . D . C . for East Lancashire Treas ., S . Walkden Sec ., S . Witton S . D ., R . Bncklev T . G ., J . Slv Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . E . Nathan W . M . of Ziou Lodge 179 S , It . R . G . Uayhw , J . Rohmcr I . P . M .,

and other brethren ; amongst tho Visitors being Bros . W . Slado P . M . of Cullender Lodge No . 1052 , and the Rev . Dr . Davis Marks S . W . of 1502 and 1798 . Business : —Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . J . L . Aspland W . M . ; tho minutes of tho last meeting wore confirmed . Bro . W . II . Hopkins then took the chair as installing Master . Bro . Aspland W . M . having been re-elected to servo a second year , was

presented as W . M . elect by Bro . Ilohmor I . P . M . Tho obligation having beon administered , tho brethren under the rank of Installed Master retired . On the re-admission of tho brethren the ceremony was concluded , and the W . M . appointed the following Officers . Bros . Smodloy S . W ., J . B . Whitehead J . W ., Hopkins Treas ., AV " . Cartwrighfc

Sectry ., S . Wittoti S . D ., S . Walkden J . D ., W . G . Watson I . G ., E . . Beswiok Onanist , and J . Sly Trior . The ceremony of installation was performed in an impressive manner by Bro . Hopkins . After tho Lodgo was closed , the Festival of St . John was celobrated , and the brethren separated after a pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Abbey Lodge, No. 1184.

ABBEY LODGE , No . 1184 .

NEVE R since the Consecration of tin ' s Lodgo in ! Sf > 7 has it Lad such a meeting as on Thursday , the 18 th instant , when Bro . AV , Lamborn P . M . P . P . G . P . was installed W . M . The success must bo attributed chiefly to tho honour paid the Lodgo by the visit of tho R . AV . P . G . M . of Sussex aud his Officers . The installation was ably

performed , in an impressive manner , by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , thero being upwards of twenty-four installed Masters on tho Board . On tho readmission of tho brethren , the now W . M , was sainted in due form . Bro . Lamborn then invested his Officers , viz . : —0 . D . Jones I . P . M ., E . R . Clarko S . W ., J . B . Sargent J . W .,

J . II . Wells P . M . Treasurer , C . W . Duke P . M . Sec , C . R . Chandler P . M . D . of C , J . Fielding () ., A . D . Womersloy S . D ., R , II . Kcoley J . D ., J . Fisher I . G ., F . Jesson Tyler . Visitors present wore—Sir Walter AV . Bnrroll , M . P ., P . G . M . of Sussex , John H . Scott D . P . G . M ., V . Freeman P . G . Sec , G . Tomkiusou P . G . S . of IV ., J . M . Kidd

P . G . D . of C ., J . Farncotub P . G . S . B ., A . Kino- P . G . O ., W . T . Noel P . G . P ., A . Hnwke * , J . liiibio , S . ]? . McWhiunio P . G . Stewards . AV . Glcnisler W . M . Dei-went Lodso No . 40 , G . Wellord P . M . No . 10 J . Milsoin AV . M . 3 . 1 , AV . Davis P . M ., If . Haste-son I'M . JOl , F . Staddon P . M . 125 , If . Davey P . M . 732 , Saudorman W . M . WM ) , J . If .

Coates P . M . Xn . 919 P . P . G . F . Durham , and a number of brethren from Hastings nnd I'yo . After tho eli-.-e of LIIO Lodge the brethren , numbering abont GO , adjourned to the George Hotel to banquet . The chair was filled by Bro . Lamborn , supported by the Prov . G . M . and his Officers , and a number of Past Masters . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Sir Walter W . Burroll , in

responding to tho toast of the R . AV . P . G . M . of Sussex , made a truly Masonic and able speech , referring to the great increasi of Masonic professors since tho accession of the Princo of Wales to tlio Graud Mastership . During the evening many kind things wero spoken of tho AV . M ., I . P . M ., and Past Masters of the Lodgo . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a happy meeting , that will belong remembered by those present .

Percy Lodge, No. 1-127.

PERCY LODGE , No . 1-127 .

rj iHE installation meotiug of this Lodgo took placo on tho I 7 thinst ., -L at tho Masonic IIall , Maple Street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Bro . Bertram P . Orel W . M . in the chair opened the Lodge , supported by tho Officers and a large gathering of brethren , amongst whom were P . M . ' s J . C . Mowbray , J . II . Betitham , R . L . Armstrong , & c . The minutes of the last Lodge being confirmed , the Treasurer submitted his report , which was most satisfactory . Bro . W . S . Lishman , the

AV . M . elect , was then presented to tho W . M . , and received at his hands the benefit of installation . The nsnal formalities having been gone through , a board of Iustalled Masters was formed and the ceremony proceeded with . Upon tlie brethren being re-admitted , the AV . M . was proclaimed nnd sainted . Tho xiew W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his Officers for the onsuiw

year .- —Bros . 73 . P . Ord I . P . M ., John jJraithwaito S . W ., C . A . Bushel ! J . AV ., Rev . J . Walker Chaplain , B . J . Thompson P . G . S . Treasurer , G . E . Macni-thy Sec , W . Magall S . D ., H . Dixon J . D ., J . Maclared I . G ., Pi . Ferry Organist , F . Fcrrina S . S ., R . Braithwaito J . S ., G . S . Sims Tyler . Bro . Ord , the Installing Master , then gave the several addresses ; his working of the ceremony was most

impressive , and rarely have we heard it rendered so well . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethreu adjourned to the Queen's Head Hotel , wore they sat down to a capital dinner . Full justice having been done to it , a ; :-. I ! _ ; T . 'iee said , tho W . M . pavo tho Loyal toasts , followed by that of His Royal Highness tho M . W . G . M . anil

the Ufhccrs of Grand Lodge . Thy next toast on the lijfc was that of Earl rcrcy aud tho Officers of tho Provincial Grand Locbo of Northumberland , followed by the P . G . M . and Officer .- ; of the P . G . L of Durham . In repl ying to this toast , Bro . JJ . D . David P . P . G . S . W . expressed the pleasuro he felt at being able to respond , aud he folt

Percy Lodge, No. 1-127.

. aire tho good feeling that existed between tho Provinces would bo cemented by the organisation of tho joint Charity fnnd . Bro . Ord , tho I . P . M ., then roso to propose tho health of the AV . M . j in doing so lie assured tho brothren that it had given him groat pleasure to instal tho AV . M . that day , and that it was not often a person has tho pleasure of knowing that tho chair will bo better filled by his

successor . IIo wished him a successful year , and he hoped Bro . Lishman might resign the chair with as much regret as he had that day , and also with the pleasure of installing his successor . The W . M ., who on rising was received with cheers , expressed tho gratification he felt at the compliment paid him , the more so after tho wondorfnl escape he had , with the help of the G . A . O . T . U . passed through , when

ho was not ablo to look after himself , and he felt deeply the confidence tho Lodgo had placed in him . Ho had only become a Mason late in lifo , but it was the ono wish of his heart that ; lie might bo of benefit to the Craft ; he conld at that moment only thank them sincerely . Bro . Davis , on rising , said ho had tho honour to proposo tho next toast . The Percy Lodgo wa 3 comparatively yonng , but by

tho Treasurer s account it was flourishing , but its prosperity was dno to tho way its concerns wero managed . Tho proceedings that day had gratified him , as woll as every brother on tho dais . Every Officer had worked well , zealously , and honestly , and it was in consequenco of having a Master at their head who was compotont . All knew him well , and ho was often moro inclined to say a word

of reproof than of compliment . IIo would not compliment a man whom he thought was not entitled to it . Under these ciroumstanccs ho then gavo tho health of thoir I . P . M ., a Brother worthy of their respect and confidence , and ho trusted thoy would all copy the example ho has sot them . Bro . Ord thanked them very much . He felt it was gratifying to him that his efforts had been appreciated , and took ifc

as a high compliment that Bro . Davis said he could not find fault with him . He assured tho brethron that his efforts wonld not lax with regard to tho Lodge , and if he was spared it would always be his aim to forward the interests of the liodge . The Past Masters next received their meed of praise , to which Bro . Mowbray replied . Bro . R . Holmes next gave the past and

present officers , paying them somo well-deserved compliments ; to this flic S . W . replied in a few well-chosen remarks . The Visitors also received a welcomo from tho AV . M ., which was suitably responded to . The Tyler ' s toast then bronght a pleasant evening to a close , which had been enlivened by some capital harmony , rendered by Bros .

Ord , Holmes , Ferry , Lishman , and Simons . The Visitors were Bros . E . D . Davis 059 P . P . G . S . W ., R . Holmes P . M . G 59 P . P . G . J . W ., Thomas P . P . G . S . AV . Lancashire , Challonor P . P . G . S . W ., R . Eynon P . M . 4 , 81 P . P . G . P ., AV . Monday P . M . 106 P . P . G . P ., It . G . Salmon S . AV . 406 , J . AVood S . AV . 18 , lt . Simons S . AV . 162 G , Watson S . AV . 481 , Dnckctt S . D . 481 , and S . M . Harris Sec . 406 .

Evening Star Lodge, No. 1719.

EVENING STAR LODGE , No . 1719 .

A MOX'f II since we had the pleasure to record a meeting of this x ' * . new Lodge , when the proceedings were of a most gratifying character . Tho installation meeting , held on Tuesday last , was equally successful . As we stated when last wo wrote , the members of this Lcdgo belong to a " class , " consequently all who join tho brotherhood tinder the glimmer of tho Evening Star must bring

with them certain credentials . A special feature wo heard commented on at the gathering on Tuesday was , that tho brethren hold but four meetings in the year , and these aro fixed for the months of March , April , May and June . This peculiarity may be explained by the special nature of the engagements of those associated with the Lodgo . The members are all connected in somo

way or other with Gas or its belongings ; they do not assemble from any given locality , bnt from all parts of the country : conse . qnenfcly , the dates selected for the Lodge to hold meetings are days when there is not so much claim on tho time of the members . Moreover , with this particular section it is a season when conferencos arc organised , arrangements made for holding consultation

meetings , and lastly , the claims consequent upon required attendances at Parliamentary Committees , & c . These are some of the reasons nrged by the promoters for holding their limited gatherings afc periods so closely allied . Having thus far wandered from our direct course , in order to explain what appeared to some whom we met anomalous , we now proceed to detail the particulars of what

transpired . The Lodge was opened at five o ' clock by the AV . M . Bro . Thomas N . Kirkhatn , who was supported by his Officers , a largo majority of tho members , and the following Visitors : —Bros . John Mothven J . D . 452 , Chas . M . Ohren I . G . 452 , AV . R . Jones ( Maryhill , Scotland ) 510 , J . AV . Baldwin P . M . 1423 P . G . P . Middlesex , Joseph Aird Britannic , Robert Harris 25 , J . Sampson Peirce P . M . 2

P . G . S ., IT . Gannan C 57 , Edward AVharfcon 1706 , AV . AV . Morgan Seeill , Osniau Vincent P . M . 1547 , E . E . Phillips 475 , AV . R . Phillips 175 , AV . E . AVilkins 1-10 , E . Moss 1706 , F . Mead 212 , Henri do Sella 1017 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , and W . H . Bale 87 . The minutes of last meeting wero read , confirmed and signed . Tho Treasurer then called ou the members to pay over subscriptions and fees duo to tho

Lodgo . The resignation of two members was announced , and tho samo was accepted with regret . The Special Committee then pre . sentod their Report , when Bro . Magnus Ohren moved that the same , with the balance-sheet , be received , adopted and entered upon tho minutes , and that it be printed and circulated . This was seconded by Bro . Jas . Glaisher , and carried unanimously . Bro . J . AV . Su" - "

P . M . then took tho chair as Installing Master , and the AV . M . elect , Bro . John Aird , wa 3 presented and received the benefits of installufciou . Bro . Sugg is a competent worker , aud on this occasion his rendering of tho ceremony was most perfect . Tho AV . Master invested the following as his Officers for tho year : —Brothers William Sugg S . W ., T . A . Greene J . AV ., Jas . Glaisher Treasurer , Maguus Ohren Secretary , J . AV . Sugg I , G . and D . C , G . C . Trcwby