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Bro . S . H . Meyers , W . M ., who was accorded an enthusiastic reception , said that when he was initiated seven years ago he made up his mind to climb up the iadder and arrive at the chair of the lodge . O . ving to various circumstances , it had not taken so long as he had anticipated , but he hoped he had given satisfaction in the offices he had held . The I . P . M . had spoken of what he could do ; but through some unavoidable circumstances they had been unable to see his working that evening . He hoped on

a future occasion they would be able to judge whether he was worthy of the reception given him . The W . M . next proposed '' The Installing Master , " and said he was proposed in the lodge , initiated , passed , and raised by Bro . Poupart , and now that brother had finished by installing him in the chair . When Bro . Poupart , P . M ., occupied the chair he was a delightful Master , but he had not been able to be with them lately as much as they wished .

Bro . W . Poupart , P . M ., said they would all have been delighted if Bro . Vallentine , F M ., had continued his long series of years as Installing Master . He ( Bro . Poupart ) had been asked to perform the ceremony , and had rendered it to the best of his ability . It was a delight to him to install his first initiate , and he knew Bro . Meyers would be a good Master . Bro . W . Dennis , S . W ., proposed "The Past Masters , " and said the members appreciated very highly the valuable services rendered to the Albion Lodge by the Past Masters . After an absence of some time they welcomed back Bro . Willey , P . M ., most heartily , and hoped he would be with them more often in the future .

Bro . W . Willey , P . M ., replied , and expressed his pleasure at being present . Everything had been done by the Past Masters in brotherly love and kindness , and they were glad so many had been spared in good health . They had seen the excellent working of Bro . Poupart , P . M ., who was an excellent and zealous Mason . In the future the Past Masters would do everything they could to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and contribute as far as they could to its good working .

Bro . Stratton Gerrish , I . P . M ., also replied , and thanked Bro . Harvey , P . M . and Sec , for his labours on behalf of the lodge , especially during the past year . Few knew how much devolved upon the Secretary , and how much the lodge was indebted to him in conjunction with Bro . Friend , P . M . and Treas . " The Visitors " and " The Masonic Charities , " and other toasts were given , before the proceedings terminated .

Special mention should be made of an excellent programme of music carried out under the direction of Bro . H . Schartau , P . P . G . Org ., assisted by Bro . Walter Churcher , Mr . Chas . Capper , and the Schartau Part Singers . The various items rendered by the latter quartette were distinguished by delicacy ,- expression , and taste , whilst the quaint humour of several selections was also appreciated and admired .

Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . The installation meeting of this old-established lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on the 9 th inst ., when there was an unusuaily large attendance of members and visitors . Amongst the former were Bros . J . W . Drysdale , W . M . ; Geo . R . Kennedy , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Sharpe , J . W . ; H . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., Sec . ; C A . Rhodes , S . D . ; Albert Leighton , I . G . ; J . Kennedy , P . M . ; J . T . Rushton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; A . Oliver , E . L . Keates , R . M . Minton Senhouse , W . E . Boutcher , F . P . Lysaght , andS . A . Waterhouse . Visitors : Bros . S . Barker , 92 ;

C . J . Wade , P . M . ISOJ C Needham , 2381 ; Rev . H . F . Oliver , P . P . G . Chap . Berks and Bucks ; VV . G . Kentish , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; L . H . Bazalgetti , W . Keates , E . E . Barron , P . G . Stwd . ; E . A . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; D . D . West , I . P . M . 10 S ; F . J . Beamish ( I . C ); J . B . Lee , 132 S ; P . A . Scratchley , P . M . 10 ; W . Vaughan Morgan , P . M . 96 ; L . G . Gordon Robbins , P . G . D . ; T . G . Burmeston , 1 S 7 ; W . P . Fuller , S ; C . H . Denny , S . W . 1671 ; G . D . Lester , W . M . 46 , G . Stwd . ; Mostvn T . Pigott , P . P . G . O . ; R . D . Sweeting , P . P . G . O . ; T . Barnes Williams , 197 ; E . P . D . Croxall , J . W . 478 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . 1 S 97 ; and others .

Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , afterwhich Bro . Geo . R . Kennedy was duly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being very impressively rendered by Bro . Drysdale , 1 P . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . J . Sharpe , S . W . ; C A . Rhodes , J . W . ; Hy . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., Sec ; Albert Leighton , S . D . ; R . M . Minton Senhouse , J . D . ; and S . H . Waterhouse , I . G . Bro . R . Clay

Sudlow , P . G . S . B ., who was unanimously re-elected Treasurer at the last meeting , having left town for the benefit of his health , his investiture was postponed . The I . P . M . was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of valuable services rendered as W . M ., and the gift was suitably acknowledged . A donation was made to the Kirby Memorial Fund , and the lodge was then closed .

The brethren adjourned to a choice repast , which fully sustained the reputation of this famous hostelry . The usual toasts were afterwards heartily given . Bro . Gordon Robbins , P . G . D ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said that in his experience he had found Masonic orators were distinguished by three characteristics . They did not know how to begin , did not talk about the subject biforc them , and did not know when to leave off . The W . M . had shown he possessed none of those

qualifications , and had indeed left off too soon . The toast included the names of those who had done great service to Masonry like the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Mister and many others whose names were familiar . There were also those who had rendered service to the State , including several members in the Cabinet of the present Government , generals like Lords Wolseley and Roberts and _ Admiral Markham , He was pleased to be present to witness the installation of an old friend , whose friendship dated back for many more years than he cared to remember . Bro . Kennedy possessed

all the qualifications for the Master's chair , and he ( Bro . Robbins ) would look back upon that evening with the greatest satisfaction . Bro . J . W . Drysdale , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said that after the enthusiastic manner in which the mention of that toast had been received , no eloquence would be necessary to secure a cordial reception for it . There was one point he would like to emphasise , which was to congratulate the W . M . on the fact that he was metaphorically , and in reality , a child of the lodge . He had a very pleasing reminiscence of the

day on which Bro . Kennedy was initiated , as he had to take an active part in the ceremony as the junior officer . Bro . Kennedy was initiated , passed , and raised in that lodge , but it did not often iall to the lot of a Mason to find himself in the exalted position of Master of his mo'her lodge . They all wished him health and strength to perform the duties of his important trust , and , in conclusion , he did not think he could do better than repeat a few words applied to the victorious knight— " Be faithful , be generous , be fortunate . "

Bro . G . R . Kennedy , W . M ., said he could hardly find words to express his grateful thanks to the I . P . M . for the very kind way in which he hid introduced his name to the lodge , and for the cordial reception given the toast . The I . P . M . had well said there could not be a prouder moment than to be installed in the chiir of a lodge in which he was initiated and passed through all the offices . In thithippy position , he ( the W . M . ) found himself , and he begged to thank the I . P . M . for the able and feeling manner in which he performed the ceremony of installation . He knew he should b ; a very inefficient Master , judging by the standard of his predecessors . Perhaps , in some lod

ges he might pass muster with some degree of credit , but in that lodge they had recently had Masters whose knowledge of the ritual was proverbial , and whose knowledge of Masonic detail it was impossible for him to emulite . He knew he should have the efficient and willing help of the I . P . M . and other Past Masters , and also of the general body of the lodge , in which he had spent many years of his life , aud in which he had never passed an unhappy hour . However great his sins of omission or commission mght be , he knew he should always receive the greatest kindness and consideration fr ° the brethren who knew he bad at heart the welfare and dignity of the lodge , which he should do his best to u rho'd .

In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . said that in the event of a p ' ethora of work he should claim their assistance , for the Past Masters were the reserve strength of the lodge . Bro . J . W . Drysdale , I . P . M ., in responding , said that occasion had been one of the greatest pleasures of his life , and he should look back with satisfaction at the privilege P en J , r , J , e ^ ' 'alling his successor—and a worthy successor . On the part of the it „ sters > n « could assure the W . M . their support would be always forthcoming , rey all regretted the absence of Bro . Sudlow , whose thoughts , he was sure , were with them . , & r ° - W . G . KcnlLh , P . P . G . D . Middx ., responding Ifor " The Visitors , " expressed the pleasure it affurde . l him to be present among so miny old friends . The programme 01 music had been of the bust quality , ani had been thoroughly enjoyed .

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Bros . Lister , Barron , P . G . Stwd . ; Scratchley , P . P . G . Rig . ; and Morgan also replied . Bro . H . Pritchard , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., Sec , replied for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and regretted the Treasurer was not present to respond for himself . II : regretted Bro . Sudlow ' s ill-health had obliged him to go awiy , but hope ! thit at their next meeting he would enjoy the good heilth he had gone to seek . The Treisurer wis

exact and exacting , and the brethren need fear nothing wh'le he occupied the post . H : ( the Secretary ) had enjoyed the pleasure for eight years of serving the lodge as Secretary . It was not an easy position in any lodge , but in the B ink of En » l in I Lod » e it was easier than in most lodges . It was a pleasure to serve the W . M ., an ! the brethren were satisfied . He thanked them all for the su . oport given him , and also for their appreciition of his services .

" The Officers , " replied to by Bro . Sharpe , S . W ., concluded an interesting and enjovable evening . Bro . H . Schartau , P . P . G . Org ., directed the musical arrangements , which reflected the highest credit on all concerned . Bro . J . A . Hamilton presided over the instrument !! music during banquet . Bros . E . Branscombe and Wingrove Ives were in excellent voice in several songs ; Bro . R . Hopkins , the Royal Campanologist , once more evinced his skill with the silver bells , and gained the customary en-. ore , and Bro . Schartau supplied the humour in several capital items .

Bank Terrace Lodge , No . 462 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursdiy , the 2 nd inst ., at th ; Hargreaves Arms Hotel , Accrington . The brethren assembled at two o'clock , Bro . D . C . Dewhurst , W . M ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for a gentleman , and , proving favourable , he w is initiated by the W . M . Bro . Whittaker Bond , P . D . G . D . C . West Lanes , assumed the chair as Installing Master . B-o . Jimes Walmsley , S . W ., W . M . elect , wis presented

by Bro . D . C . Dewhurst , I . P . M ., and he was inducted into the chiir in due form , and saluted and proclaimed in the various D ; grees . The following were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . D . C . Dewhurst , I . P . M . j Jacob Bridge , S . W . ; Elwin Welch , J . W . ; J . Hindle , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S . B ., Chip . ; Thomas Cunliffe , P . M ., Treas . ; William Ormerod , P . M ., Almoner , Sec ; J . W . Clough , S . D . ; F . A .

Frankland , J . D . ; R . F . Ware , I . G . ; John Holmes , Wm . John Whittiker , and F . VV . Bateson , Stewards ; John Whittaker , Org . ; J . W . Clough , Charity Representative ; and Wm . Rodgers , P . M ., Tyler . Before the lodge was closed , Bro . J . Walmsley , W . M ., presented four Past Mastersof the lodje with hindsom : gold jewels . Bro . VV . Ormerod , P . M ., Sec , was presented with a Past Mister's collar and jewel for the great ability and unceasing labour for the benefit of the lodge for miny years past .

The following brethren were present : Bros . D . C Dewhurst , W . M . ; Jimes Walmsley , S . W . ; Jacob Bridge , J . W . ; T . Cunliffe , Treas . ; W . Ormerod , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Welch , S . D . ; James W . Clough , J . D . ; F . H . Irvine , Org . ; F . A . Frankland , I . G . ; R . T . More , Stwd . ; W . Rodgers , P . M ., Tyler ; T . Bentley , W . Carter , G . Rushto , Jos . Thompson , VV . Birtwistle , J . Whittaker . A . Pilling , J . Rigg , jun ., W . J . Whittaker , F . Bateson , W . Robinson , S . Harker , H . Woddington , E . Knowles ,

P . M . ; J . Turner , P . M . ; H . Goddard , P . M . ; E . Walsh , P . M . ; R . Rushton , P . M . ; R . Anderton , P . M . ; and W . Worsh , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Whittaker Bond , P . G . D . C . West Lanes . ; James Taylor ; G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org . East and West Lanes ; G . A . Mvers , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C West Lanes ; John Djwhurst , P . G . S . B . ; T . Jackson , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Freeman , P . M . ; J . Parkinson , P . M . ; P . Harlane , P . M . ; W . G . Whiteside , W . James , J . Hargreaves , P . M . ; J . Barrett , J . Blearsdale , W . Longbottom , P . M . ; R . Exoline , J . Tennant , R . Pickup , R . Duxbury , D . Sheffield , and H . H . Baldwin .

Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Challonerstreet , Cockermouth , on the 7 th inst ., when Bro . John Pearson Bennett was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Among the members present were Bros . A . Entwistle , W . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; Hy . Peacock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; Thos . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Armstrong , P . M . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Soc ; J . P . Bennett ,

S . W . ; jos . O . Scott , S . D ., and others . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Milburn , P . M . 371 ; H . G . Scott , 10 GS ; J . Bouch , W . M . 9 62 , P . G . S . ; 1 . T . Walker , J . W . Carmichael , S . D . ; J . Walker , D . of C . 1400 ; Hy . Hartley , P . M . 16 G 0 , P . P . G . S . B . ; C Gowan , P . M . lySg , P . P . G . S . B ., and others . After the lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Sec , took the chair , and installed the W . M . in a manner only

possible when a perfect knowledge of the ritual and a commanding presence arc combined , and for which he received the hearty vote of thanks of the lodge . The newlyinstalled Master then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Entwistle , I . P . M . ; Jos . O . Scott , S . W . ; E . Jackson , J . W . ; E . Soulsby , S . D . ; Thos . Atkinson , J . D . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , Chap . ; T . Mason , Treas . ; VV . W . M . Sewell , Sec ; VV . fl . Lewthwaite , Org . ; Hy . Peacock , I . G . ; and ) . Hewson , Tyler . The lodge was then closed .

An excellent dinner was served underthe personal superintenle . ice of Bro .. Peicock , and the usuil loyal and Masonic toasts submitted .

Newall Lodge , No . 1134 . The regular meeting of this very prosperous lodge was held on Tuesliy , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . There was a very large attendance of brethren , Bro . Harold Waterhouse , W . M ., presiding , assisted by his officers . The minuses of the previous meeting were read ani confirmed , after which there were two raisings , which ceremonies were performed respectively by Bro . A . H .

Duflin , P . G . D . C , and the Worshipful Master , Bro . Dufiin , giving the traditionil history . We need scarcely remark that both ceremonies were beautitully and impressively rendered . The following were amongst those present : Bros . II . Waterh IUSC , W . M . ; C Driver , I . P . M . ; R . W . Martin , S . W . ; Jas . Geen , J . W . ; J . Holroyd , P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; John Waring , P . M ., Sec ; A . K . Boothroyd , P . M . 2339 , S . D .: A . H ;

Duflin , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; VV . E . Hand , I . G . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . E . andW . Lancs . ; W . J . Wright , Stwd . ; E . Webb , P . M . ; B . Eckersley , P . M . ; J . W . Nicholls , P . M . ; E . H . Flower , P . G . T . ; James Holt , W . Millinson , G . Swanbrick , J . Ogden , S . Ormes , Samuels , Thos . H . Drew , and F . Brierley . Visitors : Bros . Thos . C . OIney , Thos . J . Missman , C . H . Clubb , E . Howarth , F . Ridsdale Bowley , P . M ., and R . Urquhart , Jerusihm .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . A meeting cf this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when the following officers and brethren were present : Bros . A . Cox , W . M . ; J . A . Blount , S . W . ; D . C Ritchie , J . W . ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhoin , P . M ., Sec ; E . J . Harrison , S . D . ; C Isler , J . D . ; C Hirst , I . G . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C ; IT . Stafford Trego , Org . j W . Taylor and

F . VV . White , Stwds . ; R . Loonies , I . P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Herts ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; D . C . Attwater , G . A . Hopkins , VV . S . VVoolacott , T . Spotswcod , E . A . Wagstaff , VV . Chetwin , Au ; . Krische , W . A . G . ring , F . Amand , J . Lefever , A . Henning , F . II . Marggraf , J . R . White , J . H . Tnurmin , C . Weber , J . Johnson , T . H . Palmer , VV . Panned , G . E . Walker , F . Simmonds , P . Faber , G . Yexley , T . E . Newman , and E . 11 . Bury . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Chevcrton , 163 ;; and J . R . Carter , I . G . 2501 .

The minutes ot the pievious meeting having been confirmed , B . o . J . Lefever was raised and Bro . T . II . Palmer passed . 'the election ot a W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year was the next bus ness , and Bro . D . C . Ritchi : was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Napper , P . M ., was rt-elected Treas . Bro . G . Couchnun was also reelected Tyler . An Audit Committee having been appointed , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a very enjoyaole repast .

The usual toasts were given and some excellent music , which was much appreciated , Bios . Henning , Attwater , isler , and others contributing songs ; Bro . 11 . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac . Oxon , F . R . C . O ., accompanying .