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Zealand . Masons are the most loyal of subjects ; they honour the Grand Master , and abide by law and order , and the good government of society . When we look upon the deplorable events occurring in this nineteenth century , wo have reason to wish that thoro wore more Freemasons , because then there would bo less disorder . It was a delight to him , after an absence of nearly twenty-five years ,

to meet a band of brothers ; he felt no restraint or diffidence in speaking to them , simply because they wore brothers , and could sink nil differences . This was caused by tho tonets of Freemasonry . They were taught to love ono another , to pause and think of tho grand realities of life . Masonry is the great stepping-stone to everything beautiful in life , and undefiled Masonry is one of those goodly

trees that spread their branches over tho length and breadth of tho land , exerting a good influence on all . He was pleased to observe that the working in New Zealand coi responded in every detail with what he had just witnessed . It was vory pleasing to say this ; it showed how well the ritual was carried ont on tho other side of the globe . He thanked them heartily for the cordial manner in which

the toast of Ins health had been proposed and received . Bro . Jones I . P . M . had now , with great pleasure , to propose tho toast of the Worshipful Master . They had seen , since his occupation of tho chair , what Bro . Fisher had done , and from that they conld judge as to what ho would do in the future ; he would never allow the hinges of the Lodgo to rust while he was assocWod with it . Tho Worshipful

Master , in reply , said he was gratified to havo tho opportunity of responding . He had been associated with other Lodges , and ho had worked for many years as an aspirant for tho chair ; to-night ho had arrived at the proud position of Worshipful Master . As he said before , he belonged to several Lodges ; ho had tho interest of the Craft at heart . This was the first time ho had been installed . With

all sincerity he thanked them for their reception of tho toast . The toa 3 t of the I . P . M . was the next on tho list . The W . M . had an important duty in connection with it . The duties of tho chair had been so satisfactorily fulfilled by Bro . Jones that he ha'l become endeared to every member of the Lodge . Ho ( tho W . M . ) had now great pleasure in presenting him with tho Past Master ' s jewel , which

he trusted he might long live to wear ; he would ask them to drink long life and health to their Immediate Past Master . Brother Jones thanked the Worshipful Master ; he felt gratefnl that he had received the jewel , which he should be proud to hand down to his family as an heirioom . He had been very anxious to get into the chair , and now he was equally glad to get out of it . With these few remarks

he begged most sincerel y to thank them . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of the Dewly initiated brethren . He trusted that what they had heard , and what they had seen , would ever be remembered by them . He must now tell them they had a Lodge of Instruction in connection with the Lodge , and if they attended there they would find how easy the working was . He wonld now ask the

brethren to drink to the toast of the Initiates . After this bad been suitably responded to , the Worshipful Master proposed the toast of the Visitors . They were a very nnmorcus body . On ordinary occasions it was not unusual for them to have fifteen or twenty , but tonight they had fifty visitors . However , if the members invited them , they should always be pleased to see them and give them , in tho

name of the Eccleston Lodge , a hearty welcome . Bro . Captain Blakey , Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies Kont , ably responded ; he was followed by Bros . Stevens and H . M . Levy . Bros . Barfiold and Cantle likewise spoke , paying just compliments to the Worshipful Master for his excellent working . He then proposed the toast of the Masonic Press , and Bro . C . E . Massey responded for

the Freemason , while Bro . H . M . Levy responded for this journal . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of the Officers ; those ho had selected would , he felt assured , render him valuable assistance ; each one could do the duties of the * chair , if required , and he hoped they would eventnally occupy it . This toast having been ably

responded to , the Tyler ' s was given , and the brethren separated . The Worshipful Master had provided a very excellent selection of music . Bros . Davies , W . Sexton , Crow , Bond , Taylor , and Cantlo were the artists . Bro . Stevens gave his popular recitation , " Masons' Vows . " Bro . G . R . Egerton -Organist presided at tho piano .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1695 . THE annual installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Alexandra Palace , where there was a large attend , ance of members and visitors—viz ., Bros . T . Press I . P . M . as W . M ., R . C . Frampton S . W ., J . N . Thompson J . W ., R . T . Davies P . M . Treasurer W . M . elect , A . J . Berry Secretary , G . D . Edmunds S . D ., J . H . Bastable J . D ., J . Elclridge P . M . D . of C , A . F . Speller I . G ., E . Grout Organist , F . H . Tibbetts Steward , A . Aydcn , W . Earl ,

H . Hollis P . M . P . G . S . B . Herts , F . Rushvvood , W . F . Richmond , F . G . Madgin , J . Swinyard , T . Jackson , W . J . G ' attermole , J . R . Perfect and Geo . Chutter . Visitors—Bros . J . Terry P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , A . Stewart W . M . 1158 , J . Cooper 1471 , J . Barber 1314 , A . Mullord W . M . 12 S 8 , J . T . Rowc P . M . 167 , C . James 15 , J . Chinncry 145 , P . Harnett 813 , F . Rohm 813 , S . Carrington P . M . 1314 , II . Follitt

P . M . and Treasurer 45 , T . Goode P . M . 1288 , L . Barnhcrgev 13 GG , George Blackie P . M . and Sec . 1426 , J . Pigofc P . M . 753 , F . Rothschild P . M . 1288 , S . J . Byng P . M . 902 , J . Viney 173 , J . F . 0 . Wood 1288 , W . Wilkinson S . D . 167 , B . Groncr W . M . 1613 , S . Medcalf 206 . The Lod go was opened in due form , and after the confirmation of tho minutes , and the reception of the balance-sheet and report of the auditors , Bro . Terry took tho chair , and having advanced the Lodge

installed Bro . Davies as W . M ., performing the ceremony in that excellent manner which characterises Bro . Terry ' .- working . The followir . g brethren were then appointed and inverted : — P > v ^ s . J . N . Thompson S . W ., 0 . D . Edmund * , 7 . W „ J . EldnVgo P . M . Treasurer , A- J . Berry Secretary , J . H . Bastablo R . D ., A . V . Speller J . D .. II . Hollis P . M . Director of Ceremonies , P . If . Tibbitts I . G ., E . Grout Organist , F . Richmond Steward , and J . Very Tyler . All business

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being ended , Lodge was closed , and tho brethron sat down to a banquet furnished in tho best style of Bros . Jones and Barber , of tho Alexandra Palace , and a most enjoyable ovening was spont , enhanced by tho vocal ability of somo of tho brethren present .

ROSSLYN LODGE , No . 1543 .

rpHE Installation Meeting of this Lodgo was held on Tuesday last , i- tho 25 th instant , at the Saracen ' s Head Inn , Dunmoro . Amongst tho Visitors present on tho occasion wore—Bros . G . D . Clapham P . M . 1543 1312 P . P . G . S . W . Essex , T . J . Railing P . M . 51 Prov . Grand Sec . Essex , James Tony Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institntion , J . Stanley Treasurer 1769 , T . C . Thomson I . G . 1769 , M . S . Rubinstein 1612 , j

Dehano 1052 905 , G . Motion P . M . 453 P . P . G . S . W . Essox , J . Collinson 862 I . G ., Smith S . W . Hornsoy Lodgo , & o . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . James Terry , who acqnitted himself with wonted ability . Tho following is a list of tho brethren who will conduct the business of tho Lodgo during tho ensui ' ii" twolvo months : —Bros . E . P . Shedd S . W . 276 I . P . M ., IT . F . Dehano W . M .

P . G . S . Essex , F . Warner S . W ., E . Rattray J . W ., Rov . F . B . Shepherd Chaplain P . M . 276 P . P . G . C . P . P . G . S . W . Essex , F . J . Snell Treasurer P . M ., F . M . Williams , M . D ., P . M . Secretary , J . P . Lowin S . D . W . M . 276 P . G . S . of W . Essex , E . 0 . Cockayne J . D ., J . Lucking I . G ., R . W . Rnssell Tyler . After tho brethren and their Visitors had partaken of a banquet , to which ample justice was do no , Bro . Dohane , who

ably fulfilled his duties , introduced tho Loyal and Masonic toasts . In speaking to that of tho Doputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of tho Grand Officers of the Province , the W . M . expressed his regret that Bro . Philbrick , Q . C ., had been prevented from attending . To Bro . T . J . Railing , therefore , was entrusted the duty of replying to this toast , which he did in brief , but well-selected sentencos . The

health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . E . P . Shedd , who spoke in terms of eulogy of Bro . Dehane ' s sterling qualities . His remarks were fully endorsed by tho brethren , who gave tho toast an enthusiastic reception . Tho W . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kind way they had responded to the toast of his health . It behoved him to

carry out the duties of the important post to the best of any skill and ability he might possess . He hoped to be . able to do this credit , ably , with the assistance of the I . P . M . and P . M . ' s . He should strive to observe a strict conformity to the rules and regulations in the Book of Constitutions and the Bye-laws . Bro . Dohane pointed ont that the active and individual co-operation of each Officer was imperative .

He considered tact was qnite as necessary to a W . M . as the grand principles on which the Order was founded ; and if tact was broaghfc info play it would conduce to the welfaro of the Lodge and tho harmony of the brethren . He trnstcd that when he might have the honour of installing his successor , he might hand over the affairs of the Lodge in as prosperous a state as now , and to become its I . P . M .

with the unanimous esteem of the brethren and the gratifying testimony of a clear conscienco that he had performed tho duties of W . M . in such a manner that ho might follow in their footsteps without fear or reproach . The W . M . concluded by again thanking all for the kind manner they had received tho toast of his health . Tho toast of tho Visitors was replied to by Bro . Motion ; Bro . Shedd acknowledged the

honour done the P . M . ' s , while Bio . Terry , in tho dual capacity of Installing Master and Representative of the Institutions , was most eloquent . The Wardens and other Officers wero all remembered , and—as usual—tho Tyler gave tho parting toast . Harmony throughout was in tho ascendant , Bros . Rubinstein , Lewin , and others successfully exercising their musical abilities .

Israel Lodge , No . 205 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at the Cannon-street Hotel , City . Bro . H . J . Phillips , the Worshipful Master , presided , snpported by tho following Officers , viz .: —Tiros . T > a Si Ira S . W ., A . Abrahams J . W ., A . M . Cohen P . M . Ti ; asnror , C . F . Hogard P . M . Secretary , H . M . Harris P . M ., A . Bassington P . M ., I . P . Cohen P . M ., H . M . Harris P . M ., W . Littanr

P . M ., A . Abrahams S . D ., John A . Gartley J . D ., B . V . Paton Organist , E . H . Norden Steward , Edwin I . Ward I . G . There was also a good attendance of members of the Lodge , and the following among other Visitors : —Bros . 0 . Hunt P . M . 191 , A . J . Henochsberg P . M . 1502 . B . M . Cothan 9 , W . Cracknel ] 1423 , H . Massey P . M . 619 W . M . 1928 , J . Lewis Thomas P . M . 142 P . A . G . Director of Ceremonies , W . W .

Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , Edgar Bowyer P . M . 1580 P . P . G . S . W ., D . M . Davis Organist 1017 . The ballot was taken for , and proved in favour of , Messrs . Edward Nathan and Lewis Nathan , who were afterwards prepared , and regularly admitted to a participation in the benefits of Masonic light . Lodgo being advanced , Bro . Lewis Emanuel was raised , Bro . Phillips performing this and the other ceremony ( in which

ho was assisted by Bro . I . P . Cohen ) in a splendid manner . After tho transection of somo routine business , tho Loduo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet . In the Lodgo Bro . Hogard , the Secretary , rsad several letters of regret from brethren who wero unable to be present ; these included communications from Sir Albert Woods , the Grand Sccrolarv , Sir John Monckton , Thomas Font ) ,

Peter Do Laudo Long , and others . At the conclusion of tho banquet Giaco was said , and the Worshipful Master proceeded with tho toasts ( if the evening . Being late , ho should not occupy the time of tho brethren with any lengthened remarks , bnt would simply call upon thorn to houonr the l ; o ; ist oi' the Quoeu and the Craft . Thi . ? was followed by the National Anthem , and thou the AVorshipfnl

/ . [ aster gave tho health of the M . W . tho Grand Master . With tho ! > ust of the Grand Officers ho had the pleasure of conpliug tho name of a most dis'in ^ nished Mason—Brother J . L . Thomas—whom ho wns particularly gratified to welcome on tho present occasion . Bro . Thomas folt that the way in which tho toast had been received was ample evidence of the respect of the brethren for the Grand Officers . Ho had had the pleasure of visit : ng the Lodge