Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

: 0 : HOWARD LODGE OF BROTHERLY LODGE , No . 56 . THE installation meeting of the above Lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th instant , at the Town Hall , Arundel . The W . M ., Bro . Thompson , who has removed from the district , being nnable to attend , Lodge was opened by Bro . T . Francis P . M . P . P . G . D . Sussex . The W . M . elect , Bro . H . W . Morden , was installed

by Bro . Eugene E . Street P . M ., in a highly creditable manner , he having initiated Bro . Morden during his Mastership iu 1880 . The following brethren were appointed as Officers : —E . Colliug 3 S . W ., C . Burnell J . W ., G . T . Evershed P . M . P . P . G . D . Secretary , A . Hearne Treasurer ( re-elected ) , T . U . Prico P . M . P . P . G . S . S . D ., F . V . Paxta J . D ., A . Garwood I . G ., C . Chamberlain P . M . Steward

and J . Robertson Tyler . Bro . J . T . Sntor P . M . was re-appointed Provincial Charity Steward . There were also present Bros . Garwood aud Nearne . Visitors—Bros . Loyd W . M . 38 , Histed W . M . 811 , Shaft W . M . 732 , Arlidge W . M . 1638 . The brethren adjourned to the Norfolk Hotel , where a banquet was supplied by the host , Bro . Bar kshire .

LANDPORT LODGE , No . 1776 . ON Thursday evening , 20 th instant , at the Masonio Hall , Landport , there was a large attendance of members and visitors , to witness the installation of Bro . William Miles for the ensning year . The oeremony of installation was ably and impressively performed by Brother James Terry P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts ( Secretary of the Benevolent Institution ) , and in tbe course of the proceedings the anthem , " Behold , how good and joyfnl a thing "

( Dr . Clark Whitfield ) , was Bkilfully rendered by Bros . Lanoaster , Sanders , Love , and Wilton , who presided , at the harmonium . The attendance of P . M . ' s and W . M . ' s included Bros . Rastrick Provinoial Grand Treasnrer , Williams , Adams , Good , Main , Niven , Ellis , Stanley , Hall , Lancaster , Johnson , Westaway , Wells , Powell , Guy , Buck , Palsgrave , Irons , Collings , Fowler , Brunwin , Kimber , Craven ,

Rev . A . C . Hervey , Batchelor , Arnold , and Travess . The report of the Audit Committee , which was read by Bro . Brarasdon Secretary , referred to the steady inorease in the prosperity of the Lodge , and although it had been impossible to vote a large sum to the several Masonio Charities during the past year , the Committee hoped that in tbe coming year the Lodge would be enabled to grant substantial

aid to these deserving Institutions . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers as nnder : —Bros . Foster S . W ., Buckle J . W . , Hanoox Treasurer , Barnden Secretary , Brown S . D ., Godding J . D ., Guyatt D . C ., Brookland I . G ., Wilton Organist , Mead and Aylward Stewards , Parkinson and Exell Tylers . An interesting feature was the present , ation of a P . M . ' s jewel to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Niven ) , the W . M .

adding that after his very successful year of office he was deputed to pin the medal to his breast , remarking that the brethren presented it not for its iutrinsio value , but as the medium by which they were able to express their high appreciation of his efforts to further the interests of the Lodge and of the Craft in general . The I . P M . made a suitable acknowledgment , and appealed to the brethren to support

him in the position of Steward of the Benevolent Institution , which he had accepted . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Terry for his services as Installing Master . More than a hundred brethren were present at the banquet which followed . The W . M ., Bro . Miles , presided . Bro . Terry made an effective appeal on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The banquet was well served , under the personal direction of Bro . E . Kingswell , manager of the olub .

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JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 . THE installation meeting of this Chapter was held on the 24 th instant , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Companions L . Lazarus M . E . Z ., Henochsberg H ., Littaur P . Z . J ., Emanuel P . Z . S . E ., Da Silva S . N . ; P . Z . ' s S . M . Lazarus , H . M . Levy , H . P . Isaac , P . Dickinson . Visitors—Bros . Cohen , Brazell 185 , Eckstein 1196 . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes of the former Convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of

Bro . Liebmann , Urban Lodge , 1196 , which being unanimously in his favour he was duly exalted into R . A . Masonry , most impressivel y , by the M . E . Z . ; the Principals and Officers being equally perfect . The Report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted . The installation of Principals then took place , and Comp . Henoch 3 berg was installed M . E . Z ., Littaur P . Z . H ., and J . Da Silva J . The

ceremonies were performed by Comp . Littaur in a very impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then appointed and invested his Officers : — Bros . Lazarus I . P . Z ., Emanuel P . Z . S . E ., Phillips S . N ., Dewsnap P . S ., Bladen 1 st Assist ., Goddard Janitor . The Most Excellent then said it was his pleasing duty to present to the retiring First Principal a P . Z . ' s jewel , and testimonial on vellum , testifying the

respect he is held in ; also to commemorate the second year of his acting as M . E . Z . Comp . L . Lazarus , in a feeling and eloquent speech , acknowledged the valuable gifts ; they wonld ever be prized by him , as a pleasing remembrance of his connection with the Chapter . The testimonial consisted of a very elegant jewel , set with diamonds

and precious stones ; also an elegant and artistic testimonial on vellum , with suitable inscription , the work of Mr . Jackman . The Chapter was then olosed until the last Monday in January , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , under the direction of Comps . Swayne and Silver . The M . E . Z ., who ably presided , proposed the usual Loyal aud R . A . toasts . Companion L . Lazarus said it gave

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him great pleasure to propose the health of the M . E . Z . All present had seeu the interest ho had taken in the Chapter iu overy office he had held . They had evidently placed the right man in the right place . Ue was sure , ou his retirement from the chair , Comp . Henochsberg would have the samo good wishes ; he was sure he would carry oat his duties to their satisfaction . The M . E . Z . thanked Companion

Lazarus for his kind remarks , and the Companions for the honour they had done him by placing him in the chair ; he hoped to do his duty to their satisfaction . The M E . Z . proposed tho toast of the Exaltee , Comp . Liebmann . The Companions of the Joppa Chapter were pleased to see new members ; ho was sure Comp . Liebmann would reflect credit on the Chapter . He trusted he might work

up , and eventually hold high office . Comp . Liebmann thanked tho M . E . Z . for speaking sokindly of him ; he had had a strong desire to become a R . A . Mason ; he hoped to be spared among them many years . In speaking to the toast of the Visitors , the M . E . Z . said he was pleased to see a valued late member present ; one who was respected as a Treasurer ; also Companions Eckstein and Brazell . Comp . Cohen

said it afforded him great pleasure to visit the Chapter . In it he had passed every office , and been its Treasurer for 10 year 3 ; he waa pleased to be present on this occasion , to see tho M . E . Z . installed . He waa glad ' o see several members of his own Lodge , No . 185 , in office ; he hop < 1 to see them eventually fill the ohair . Companion Eckstein followed . The M . E . Z . then proposed the P . Z . ' s , who have

always done their duty ; to them the success of the Chapter is due . Comp . Lazarus , in a very able speeoh , responded . Comp . W . Littaur followed ; he had for many years performed the ceremony of installation ; he should be proud to do so whenever required . Tbe health of the J . and S . E . was given , while the ability displayed by the P . S ., Comp . Dewsnap , was favourably referred to . After ample response had been made , the Janitor gave the parting toast .

We have pleasure in announcing that the Worshipful Master of the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , in conjunction with his officers , has decided to hold a ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , London , on the 14 th January next . The influence of friends is cordially

invited , in order that the same may be a great success . Tickets ( 10 / 6 each ) , to include light refreshments and supper , may be had of any of the Stewards ( of whom there

is a goodly array ) , or of the Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . H . Dickey , 42 Great Queen Street , W . C . A dispansation has been granted by the M . W . G . M . to allow the brethreu to appear at the ball in Craft clothing .

Brother John G . Horsey P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Surroy , the present W . M . of the Lodge of Industry , No . 186 , was last Tuesday re-elected Worshipful Master of that Lodge for the ensuing year .

The members of the Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 , will resume their usual weekly meetings on Monday next , the 1 st proximo , at the Railway Hotel , High-street , Putney , instead of at the Fox and Hounds Hotel , at eight o ' clock .

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Obituary .

COLONEL CREATON , PAST GRAND TREASURER . IT was amidst the festivities of an unprecedentedly happy gathering of the City of Westminster Lodge , on Thursday night , at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , that we first heard the sad news of the decease of Lieut .-Colonel Creaton , for some years Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of

England . The intimation , as it fell from the lips of the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain of England , caused a thrill amongst the brethren assembled , and as our reverend brother observed , it " struck a minor key " in tbe hearts of all that goodly company , none of whom appeared

to have known that our illustrious late Grand Treasurer had been ill . As Brother Simpson proceeded to relate the " melancholy fact , in which we are all deeply interested , " there was a temporary gloom over the assembly

which had up to this time been so animated , "for , " said he , " our Brother Colonel Creaton departed this life at one o ' clock to-day . " As Past Grand Treasurer of England , and so intimately connected with our Charities for many years —a most true and noble Brother—he was known and

beloved by all , and his death will be heard of with the deepest regret by all the brethren , not only here , bub throughout the kingdom . " The mournful intelligence reached us too late to say more upon the

subject in this number of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , and probably it were well to leave any further comment it may be necessary to make until tho first flush of sorrow and regret caused by the unexpected event shall have passed away in tho minds of the brethren .