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my duties , that I may be spared to conduct the duties of my office with credit and honour to the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to propose "the Installing Mister , " observing that every member and a great niajoiity <> f the visitors were fully acquainted with thegond qualities of Bro . Burgess ., II ; ( the W . M . ) had never taken such interest in the working of a Master as he had during the past yeai under thc I . P . M .
Bro , C . 0 . Burgess , I . P . M ., P . P . G . D ., returned thanks in a cordial speech , and said he had regarded it as a privilege to render any slight service to the lodge , l ' he W . M . had used a characteristic express ! jn , and said he ( the I . P . M . ) had been a j : wel , but hc ( the I . P . M . ) wore the jewel presented to him as an acknowledgment ol his services throughout a happy year of oflice . He had been supported daring his year not only by the rank and file , but by Ihe Past Masters , and more particularly the Tie . isnrei and Secretary—Bros . Coleman , P . M ., and G . Reynolds , P . M . —both of whom had met
him in the most kindly and Masonic manner . He thanked the members for rallying round him , for they had attended in large numbers whenever there was a meeli'ig . For "The Visitors" suitable acknowledgment was made by Bros . C R . Ellis , P . G . S . B . Cambs ; E . Berry , P . G . Stwd . Surrey ; Moorman , P . M . ; J . li . Cleave , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; J . Skinner . P . M . ; VV . Dennis , W . M . 9 ; and Jessett , P . M . " lhe Past Masters , " " The Treasurer an ! Secretary , " ana " l'he O . Vi ; ers " were cordially given , after which Bro . Potter , P . M ., gave thc Tyler ' s toast , and a most successful gathering was terminated .
Under the direction of Bro . W . J . rhrussell . Org ., the following ailistes assisted 111 an excellent programme ot music : Miss Susetta Fenn , Miss Maria Rivc . ^ dale , Miss Agnes Matthews , and Bros . Vernon Taylor and Roland Henry .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 25 h ult . Among those present were Bros . C Bichoffner , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; Evans , S W . j Wit . J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , P . M .. Se :. ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . Eng ., Organist ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Hr . J . Stiugnell , P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; and E . Mallett , P . M . 141 , Tyler .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a joining member . The Treasurer gave notice of motion "That a sunnier cuting be held in June or July , to which ladies should be invited . " Communications from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed . A banquet fallowed . Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers" in a neatly-worded speech .
The Secretaiy proposed "The Health of the VVorshipful Master . He said that Brc . Muiphy , who unfortunately was absent that evening through indisposition , had shown that he was fully capable of discharging any Masonic ceremony that he might be called upon to discharge . That night his place had been taken by an old initiate of the lodjre whese conduct and manner were the impersonilication of geniality and sincerity . He should therefore couple the name of the I . P . M . with the toast . Bro . C . Bachoffnerhaving responded , gave in a humorous manner "The Health of the Visitors , " with which toast he connected the name of Bro . Wilson .
This pledge having been heartily received , was briefly acknowledged by Bro . Wilson . A few olher toasts brought the proceedings to a close , which were greatly enlivened and enhanced by the instrumental and vocal selections of Bros . E . M . Lott , J . Young , P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . j VV . H . lackson , P . M . ; ar . d others .
St . Leonard Lodge , No . 1766 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , on the loth inst . The members present included Bros G . Bishop , VV . M . ; S . Batchelor , I . P . M . j Ben Jacobs , S . VV . ; G . II . Clark , J . VV . ; A . Cunnington , S . D , ; S . C . Kaufman , Treasurer ; J . Cox , Secietary ; S . G . Matthews , I . G . j II . Prenton , Organist ; Greenwood , Steward ; 11 . Pates , G . F . Hambly , Thomas Fearton , | . VV . Smith , W . Shea , J . Morris , 11 . Bugler , II . I . Thrower ,
P . M . ; VV . Prevost , A . Barnes , VV . Shurmur , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; D . E . Leman , J . R . Bowen , A . G . Barnes , J . II . Bond , and Legg , lyler . Victors : Bros . L . Gershon , 1349 ; W . li . Peterson , 442 ; VV . Hardy , 2472 ; IC . G . Davis , 21 S 2 ; G . Bugler , iG 5 ; F . Franklyn , 5 , 8 ; F . Dunstan , P . M . 133 * "); Geo . Cunnington , S . D . 160 ; Oilton Corper , P . M . 2 ii ; J . Eberstein , VV . H . Taye , P . M . 127 S ; Melbourne , P . M . 13 ; M . Siegenberg , P . M . iSS ; Thos . Bugler , VV . M . 1155 ; H . Halls , 77 ; T . J . Ives , II . Green , 7 SS ; A . S . Wall , VV . S . Clark , H . C Browne , W . C Minto , II . Lotery , Bond , Mills , and others .
After the ctnfiimation of the minutes , Bros . J . Morris and Walton II > rdy were passed to the Second Degice , and Mr . J . II . Bond was initiateJ . Bro . Ii . Jacobs was then installed as W . M . and invested his oilicers as follows : Bros . G . Bishop , I . P . M . ; G . H . Claik , SW .: A . Cunnint > toh , J . W . ; S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treas . j VV . Shurmur , P M ., P . P . G . Treas . Essex , Sec ; S . A . Matthews , S . D . ; A . Kaufman , J . D . ; A . Greenwood , l . G . ; VV . E . Johnson , D . C ; II . Prenton , Org . ; M . Shea and D . E . Leman , Stwds . ; and lUvid Legg , P . M ., Tyler .
A choice banquet was served , presided over by the genial VV . M ., and the customary toasts subsrquently received hearty recognition .
Bro . Dunstan , P . M . 1366 , acknowledged the toast of " The Grand Officers . " Bro . G . Bishop , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health uf the W . M . " in brief and appropriate terms . He referred to his past services in the lodge , and cauld refer to his work in the lodgeof instruction as an earnest of his working as W . M . of the lodj ; e would be . He was sure he would reflect credit , and he had very great pleasure in proposing that toast .
The VV . M ., after tendering thanks , expressed his satisfaction to see so good a meeting on that his first night as Master of the St . Leonard Lodge He would do his best forthe success and prosperity of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren . The VV . M . next proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and said Bro . Bishop had rendered most excellent work in the lodge during his year of ollice . To show the great respect in which the I . P . M . was held , and in recognition of his excellent uOiHng a Past Master's jewel had been unanimously voted to him , and in presenting him with that jewel , he hoped he would wear it for many years as a memento of his year
of effite . Bro . Bishop , I . P . M ., replied . "The Initiates" was duly given and responded to , and was followed by "The Visitors . " Bro . Dunstan , P . M . 13 G 6 , in responding , thanked the VV . M . far the opportunity afforded him of being present . He congratulated the brethren of thc lod ge in having such a W . M . to preside over them . Bros . Siegenberg , P . M . iSS ; Toye , P . M . ; Cunnington , and Ives also replied . The W . M . next proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge . "
Bro . Jones , in reply , said : Nineteen years ago that lodge was consecrated , the founders numbered 19 , now there were only 4 . He felt proud to see one of his initiates installed that evening , and had every reason to believe he would have a successful year of office . Bro . Cox , P . M ., in reply , said he had becn their Secretary for nearly 20 years—hc was sorry to leave them , and thanked the brethren for electing him as lion , member .
Bro . Beasley said he had been a regular attendant for 15 years , and anything he could do for the benefit of the lodge would be to him a labour of love . Bros . Kaufman , P . M ., and S . Batchelor , P . M ., also replied . In responding lor "The Ticasmcr aud Sccittaiy , " Bio . S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treasurer , said when lie took office it ' , fuods weic iu veiy low water , now hc was pleased to say they were flourishing , and he felt certain with such a Scuclary as liru . Shurmur greater success will follow .
"Thc Officeis of the Lodge and the Tyler ' s loa-t brought this veiy pleasant evening to a close . We may add that Bio . VV . E . Johnson , D . C , looked after the comfort of thebrethren well . A capital programme of music , under the direction of Ihe Organist , Hro . Henry Prenton , which materially added to the enjoyment of the evening , was carried out . l ' he following took part : Mrs Lilian Buckley , Miss Mary Spicer , Miss Annie Mellows , Mr . Stanley Ince , II . C Angless , and Hro . W . H . Noel . In every respec : this installation was a decided success , aud the lodge fully deserved lhe congratulations thc visitors showered upon it .
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Talbot Lodge , No . 2231 . I lie installation meeting was held at Stretford Local Board Ollices on the 15 th ult . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors . Th's lodge was opened by Bro . Edwin Fau'kner , P . M ., in tire absence of the W . M , and was assisted by other oilicers of the lodge . The minutes were read and confirm id , and th ; Auditors' report of the balance-sheet was read and conlirmed . The VV . M . elect , Hro . Harold Nickson , S . W ., was presented to the Installing Master , Hro . Faulkner , who performed the
ceremony of installation in a most impressive manner . Bro . II . Nickson , VV . M ., having been duly proclaimed and saluted , Bro . Stringleman presented the working tods . The newly-installed VV . M . then invested the following as his officers forthe ensuing year : tiros . Frank Green , S . W . ; George Unsworlh , J . VV . ; T . Is . Peacock , Sec . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; Evans Jackson , S . D . : Alfred Diwsjn , J . D . ; E . E . Levy , l . G . ; R . E . Stringleman , D . C ; Rev . G . Cranston , Chap . ; John Allin , Org . ; C . F . Baybut , J . Chadderton , F . b . Warburton , VV . S . liatey , C J . Vickers ,
and II . C Stewart , Stewards ; VV . Chesshyre , Tyler ; and John Roberts , Charity representative , and their duties were explained to them by Bro . John Slyman , P . M ., Hro . Faulkner , P . M ., addressing the VV . M ., and Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., the Wardens and brethren . The banquet which subsequently followed was held at the Gran ! Hotel , Manchester . The usual toast list was gone through , and a capital programme had been arranged by Bro . lohn Allin , Org .
The following brethren were present : Bros . Harold Nick ion , W . M . ; rrank Green , S . W . ; Geo . Unsworth , J . W . ; Geo . Cranston , Chap . ; T . Is . Peacock , Sec ; G . R Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Ireas ., Treas . ; Evan Jackson , S . D . ; Alfred Dawson , J D . ; E . E . Levy , I . G . ; R . E . Stringleman , D . C . ; J . Allin , Org . ; C . F . Biybut , Jas . Chadderton , F . S . Warburton , VV . S . Batey , C . J . Vickers , H . C . Stewart , VV . Chesshyre , Tyler ; Edwin Faulkner , P . M . ; J ihn S . Boden , P . M ., P . P . G . D C . : F . Batty , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Roberts , P . M . ; John Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; VV . H . Fulford , P . M . ;
H . ) . Bowman , R . Shutt , A . H . Bradley , and J . J . K . Fairclough . Visitors : Bros . C . J . II . Crowdcr , P . M . 1417 ; VV . Sewers , S . D . 1565 ; D . J . Williams , 1513 ; G . F . Black , 2387 ; J . VV . Byrom , P . M . 1043 ; W . F . Farrington , P . M , 1633 ; Jas . Brocklehurst , 933 ; Wm . P . ince , 637 ; A . H . S nith . 3 S 1 ; VV n . D jff , 1561 ; P . j . Walsh , W . M . 1147 ; F . Weafer , 2 y > o ; H . B mcher , P . M . 1335 ; W . G . Coombs , P . M . 44 ; A . Llew . Jones , P . M . 1147 ; VV . Bitt , P . M . 152 ; Wm . Lea , 1375 ; S . Locke , P . M . 13 S 7 , P . S . G . D . ; Thos . Gibsan , P . M . 1147 ; Gaadicce , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; F . Edge , 526 j and C . E . Downing , 2295 .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The members of this lodge , which includes some of the most energetic brethren in the metropolis , held a very successful regular meeting at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on the 4 th inst . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br , VV . M ., pres'ded , and was suppoit ' - 'd by Bros . J . Irvine , I . P . M . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; C . Jacob , S . W . ; T . Parker , J . W . ; IL R . Graham , M . P ., Treas . j H . Longman , P . M ., Sec . j G . F .
Vine , J . D . ; C . VV . Matthews , D . C ; and F . Cuzner , I . G . Visitors : Bros . VV . H . Bailey , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , PC . Treas . ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; F . Herbert , 22064 S . Huxley , 2361 ; J . T . Baron , 1531 ; F . E . Everard , 877 ; T . H . Mogford , W . VL 23 O j j T . Jefferies , I . P . M , 1744 ; R . L . Warner ; E . J . Sadgrove , 204 S ; II . VV . Parker , I . P . M . 204 S ; J . Simpson , S . W . 704 ; R . J . D . Ward , 1744 j VV . VV . Arter , Org , 1574 ; L . E . Wilkinson , 2361 j Capt . C . J . Knightley , P . M . 1744 j A . Weston , 105 ; and others .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes , which were onfirmed , contained a reference to a presentation to the lodge , which took place at the last meeting . It consisted of a handsomely-bound copy of the Constitutions , and the cover bears the following inscription : " The St Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . Presented by VV . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., yth Master—3 Dec , 1 S 9 O . " Bro . O'Malley was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Ireland and Mitchell were passed to the Degree of Fellaw Craft . Bro . H . R .
Graham , M . P ., P . M ., was invested as I reasurer of the lodge . A letter was read from Bros . Sir J . C Dimsdale and C E . Keyser calling attention to th : fund being raised for the benefit of Guy ' s Hospital , and a sum of one guinea was vo ' ed from thi lodge funds . An appeal is being made to all lodges in the metropolis to endow a bed , and t > e sun of one guinea is the maximum subscription solicited . Letters of regret for nonallegiance were announced from Bros . Sir J . Monckton , J . II . Matthews , W . F . Smithson , 11 nvard 11 . Room , and others .
Lodge was closed , and aftc- ample justice had been done to the various items on a choice menu , the usual toasts followed . "Ihe Oueen and the Craft , " was first honoured , and the W . M . in proposing "H . R II . the Pi ince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " alluded to the recent visit of his Royal Highness to the provinces to lay the foundation stone of a new building . The arrangements were in the hands of the Piov . G . M ., and it was not a Grand Lodge function which probably explained why so few Grand Oilicers were uresent .
" The Grand Officers , was next given by the W . M ., who referred in eulogistic terms to the services rendered by the Pro G . M-, and the Dep . G . M . In reference to the Grand Oilicers the VV . M . said they had a goodly array present that evening , including three Grand Treasurers . Those brethren must have been beloved and esteemed bee iuse they obtained their rank by the suffrages of the brethren . There was another Giand Ollicer—Bio . McLeod , P . G . S . B . —who received his appointment for the hard work he had done .
Pro . VV . II . Bailey , G . Treas ., thanked the VV . M . for the more than kind words lis had u scd . His acquaintance with Grand Lodge had not been so extensive as the brethren on his right who could speak much more easily of the inner life of Grand Lodge than he could . Those brethren were as zealous for the maintenance of the honour and dignity of Grand Lodge as any brethren who had preceded them . They had doubtless the very best Grand Master that could possibly hold the position , the greatest gentleman in the land , one who spent his life in doing good to his fellow creatures . As his ( Bro . Bailcj ' s ) successor was practically selected for the coming year he was glad to think the arduous duties if his ollice had not over burdened him .
IJro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., replied for "The Past Grand Officers , " and said he knew no brother who better showed the utility of a Grand Officer than Bro . Scurrah in this eminent Lodge of St . Pancras . Hro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., said it was his privilege to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and he was sure they were proud and glad to think they hal a Grand O ficer in tTic chair . There was no brother in the lodge who did not look upon the present W . M . as the most successful Master that had ever becn in the lod'e . Bro . Scurrah was the
f ither of the lodge , and had nursed it up to the present time with the greatest distinction . The VV . M . had done all he could for the advancement of the lodge , and had also broug ' it into existence a Royal Arch chapter and a Mark lodge in connection with it . When he ( the I . P . M . ) took the chair of that lodge he said he would do all he could to in ike it one of the best in London , and Iiro . Scurrah expressed approval , but said he was going to beat him . The W . M . was trying all he could , but he did not know if he would succeed .
Hro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B ., W . M ., in resp onse , said he took a great intcrestin Masonry , for Masonry was one of the grandest institutions , and did his best to uphold and support its integrity and honour . He had trie d during his Mastership to do the best he could to make the brethren comfortable and bring a few visitors , and do his duty as W . M . of the lodge . He intended to do that until he left the chair , and he should not
then relax his efforts , for he hoped the lodge would maintain a foremost place amongst the lodges of London . They would excuse him if he proposed the next toast at once , as Uro . II . Graham , M . P ., had to return to the House of Commons immediately . He therefore proposed " The Senior Past Master and Treasurer , " and said that Bro . Graham had carried out all his duties in a most exemplary manner , and no better Treasurer could be found .
Iiro . II . K . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., Ireas ., replied in a hu norous speecY He said that , as they were aware , 011 the previous day a rcsolu'ion was passed in the House in favour of female suffrage . Some people thought they would even have fein lie me mbers of Parliament , and then it nii ^ rht be in ire dillijul : lor hi n to get avay to attend to hi . Masonic duties . He was told , however , that ladies had no desire to enter Parliament , but their endeavour was to get info Freem isonry .
The Worshipful Master then gave " l'he I . P . M . and Past Masters , " and said the lodge never had a better year than when Hro . Irvine was in the chair . The I . P . M . was always anxious to make them comfortable , and do his work tothe best of his ' ability . That work was done in a splendid manner , and to the admiration of all . The I . P . M . took up a good list for thc Hoys' School , and did all he could for thc interests of Freemasonry in general , and this lodge in particular ,
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my duties , that I may be spared to conduct the duties of my office with credit and honour to the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to propose "the Installing Mister , " observing that every member and a great niajoiity <> f the visitors were fully acquainted with thegond qualities of Bro . Burgess ., II ; ( the W . M . ) had never taken such interest in the working of a Master as he had during the past yeai under thc I . P . M .
Bro , C . 0 . Burgess , I . P . M ., P . P . G . D ., returned thanks in a cordial speech , and said he had regarded it as a privilege to render any slight service to the lodge , l ' he W . M . had used a characteristic express ! jn , and said he ( the I . P . M . ) had been a j : wel , but hc ( the I . P . M . ) wore the jewel presented to him as an acknowledgment ol his services throughout a happy year of oflice . He had been supported daring his year not only by the rank and file , but by Ihe Past Masters , and more particularly the Tie . isnrei and Secretary—Bros . Coleman , P . M ., and G . Reynolds , P . M . —both of whom had met
him in the most kindly and Masonic manner . He thanked the members for rallying round him , for they had attended in large numbers whenever there was a meeli'ig . For "The Visitors" suitable acknowledgment was made by Bros . C R . Ellis , P . G . S . B . Cambs ; E . Berry , P . G . Stwd . Surrey ; Moorman , P . M . ; J . li . Cleave , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; J . Skinner . P . M . ; VV . Dennis , W . M . 9 ; and Jessett , P . M . " lhe Past Masters , " " The Treasurer an ! Secretary , " ana " l'he O . Vi ; ers " were cordially given , after which Bro . Potter , P . M ., gave thc Tyler ' s toast , and a most successful gathering was terminated .
Under the direction of Bro . W . J . rhrussell . Org ., the following ailistes assisted 111 an excellent programme ot music : Miss Susetta Fenn , Miss Maria Rivc . ^ dale , Miss Agnes Matthews , and Bros . Vernon Taylor and Roland Henry .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 25 h ult . Among those present were Bros . C Bichoffner , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; Evans , S W . j Wit . J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , P . M .. Se :. ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . Eng ., Organist ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Hr . J . Stiugnell , P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; and E . Mallett , P . M . 141 , Tyler .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a joining member . The Treasurer gave notice of motion "That a sunnier cuting be held in June or July , to which ladies should be invited . " Communications from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed . A banquet fallowed . Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers" in a neatly-worded speech .
The Secretaiy proposed "The Health of the VVorshipful Master . He said that Brc . Muiphy , who unfortunately was absent that evening through indisposition , had shown that he was fully capable of discharging any Masonic ceremony that he might be called upon to discharge . That night his place had been taken by an old initiate of the lodjre whese conduct and manner were the impersonilication of geniality and sincerity . He should therefore couple the name of the I . P . M . with the toast . Bro . C . Bachoffnerhaving responded , gave in a humorous manner "The Health of the Visitors , " with which toast he connected the name of Bro . Wilson .
This pledge having been heartily received , was briefly acknowledged by Bro . Wilson . A few olher toasts brought the proceedings to a close , which were greatly enlivened and enhanced by the instrumental and vocal selections of Bros . E . M . Lott , J . Young , P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . j VV . H . lackson , P . M . ; ar . d others .
St . Leonard Lodge , No . 1766 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , on the loth inst . The members present included Bros G . Bishop , VV . M . ; S . Batchelor , I . P . M . j Ben Jacobs , S . VV . ; G . II . Clark , J . VV . ; A . Cunnington , S . D , ; S . C . Kaufman , Treasurer ; J . Cox , Secietary ; S . G . Matthews , I . G . j II . Prenton , Organist ; Greenwood , Steward ; 11 . Pates , G . F . Hambly , Thomas Fearton , | . VV . Smith , W . Shea , J . Morris , 11 . Bugler , II . I . Thrower ,
P . M . ; VV . Prevost , A . Barnes , VV . Shurmur , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; D . E . Leman , J . R . Bowen , A . G . Barnes , J . II . Bond , and Legg , lyler . Victors : Bros . L . Gershon , 1349 ; W . li . Peterson , 442 ; VV . Hardy , 2472 ; IC . G . Davis , 21 S 2 ; G . Bugler , iG 5 ; F . Franklyn , 5 , 8 ; F . Dunstan , P . M . 133 * "); Geo . Cunnington , S . D . 160 ; Oilton Corper , P . M . 2 ii ; J . Eberstein , VV . H . Taye , P . M . 127 S ; Melbourne , P . M . 13 ; M . Siegenberg , P . M . iSS ; Thos . Bugler , VV . M . 1155 ; H . Halls , 77 ; T . J . Ives , II . Green , 7 SS ; A . S . Wall , VV . S . Clark , H . C Browne , W . C Minto , II . Lotery , Bond , Mills , and others .
After the ctnfiimation of the minutes , Bros . J . Morris and Walton II > rdy were passed to the Second Degice , and Mr . J . II . Bond was initiateJ . Bro . Ii . Jacobs was then installed as W . M . and invested his oilicers as follows : Bros . G . Bishop , I . P . M . ; G . H . Claik , SW .: A . Cunnint > toh , J . W . ; S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treas . j VV . Shurmur , P M ., P . P . G . Treas . Essex , Sec ; S . A . Matthews , S . D . ; A . Kaufman , J . D . ; A . Greenwood , l . G . ; VV . E . Johnson , D . C ; II . Prenton , Org . ; M . Shea and D . E . Leman , Stwds . ; and lUvid Legg , P . M ., Tyler .
A choice banquet was served , presided over by the genial VV . M ., and the customary toasts subsrquently received hearty recognition .
Bro . Dunstan , P . M . 1366 , acknowledged the toast of " The Grand Officers . " Bro . G . Bishop , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health uf the W . M . " in brief and appropriate terms . He referred to his past services in the lodge , and cauld refer to his work in the lodgeof instruction as an earnest of his working as W . M . of the lodj ; e would be . He was sure he would reflect credit , and he had very great pleasure in proposing that toast .
The VV . M ., after tendering thanks , expressed his satisfaction to see so good a meeting on that his first night as Master of the St . Leonard Lodge He would do his best forthe success and prosperity of the lodge and the comfort of the brethren . The VV . M . next proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and said Bro . Bishop had rendered most excellent work in the lodge during his year of ollice . To show the great respect in which the I . P . M . was held , and in recognition of his excellent uOiHng a Past Master's jewel had been unanimously voted to him , and in presenting him with that jewel , he hoped he would wear it for many years as a memento of his year
of effite . Bro . Bishop , I . P . M ., replied . "The Initiates" was duly given and responded to , and was followed by "The Visitors . " Bro . Dunstan , P . M . 13 G 6 , in responding , thanked the VV . M . far the opportunity afforded him of being present . He congratulated the brethren of thc lod ge in having such a W . M . to preside over them . Bros . Siegenberg , P . M . iSS ; Toye , P . M . ; Cunnington , and Ives also replied . The W . M . next proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge . "
Bro . Jones , in reply , said : Nineteen years ago that lodge was consecrated , the founders numbered 19 , now there were only 4 . He felt proud to see one of his initiates installed that evening , and had every reason to believe he would have a successful year of office . Bro . Cox , P . M ., in reply , said he had becn their Secretary for nearly 20 years—hc was sorry to leave them , and thanked the brethren for electing him as lion , member .
Bro . Beasley said he had been a regular attendant for 15 years , and anything he could do for the benefit of the lodge would be to him a labour of love . Bros . Kaufman , P . M ., and S . Batchelor , P . M ., also replied . In responding lor "The Ticasmcr aud Sccittaiy , " Bio . S . C . Kaufman , P . M ., Treasurer , said when lie took office it ' , fuods weic iu veiy low water , now hc was pleased to say they were flourishing , and he felt certain with such a Scuclary as liru . Shurmur greater success will follow .
"Thc Officeis of the Lodge and the Tyler ' s loa-t brought this veiy pleasant evening to a close . We may add that Bio . VV . E . Johnson , D . C , looked after the comfort of thebrethren well . A capital programme of music , under the direction of Ihe Organist , Hro . Henry Prenton , which materially added to the enjoyment of the evening , was carried out . l ' he following took part : Mrs Lilian Buckley , Miss Mary Spicer , Miss Annie Mellows , Mr . Stanley Ince , II . C Angless , and Hro . W . H . Noel . In every respec : this installation was a decided success , aud the lodge fully deserved lhe congratulations thc visitors showered upon it .
The Craft Abroad.
Talbot Lodge , No . 2231 . I lie installation meeting was held at Stretford Local Board Ollices on the 15 th ult . There was a very large attendance of members and visitors . Th's lodge was opened by Bro . Edwin Fau'kner , P . M ., in tire absence of the W . M , and was assisted by other oilicers of the lodge . The minutes were read and confirm id , and th ; Auditors' report of the balance-sheet was read and conlirmed . The VV . M . elect , Hro . Harold Nickson , S . W ., was presented to the Installing Master , Hro . Faulkner , who performed the
ceremony of installation in a most impressive manner . Bro . II . Nickson , VV . M ., having been duly proclaimed and saluted , Bro . Stringleman presented the working tods . The newly-installed VV . M . then invested the following as his officers forthe ensuing year : tiros . Frank Green , S . W . ; George Unsworlh , J . VV . ; T . Is . Peacock , Sec . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; Evans Jackson , S . D . : Alfred Diwsjn , J . D . ; E . E . Levy , l . G . ; R . E . Stringleman , D . C ; Rev . G . Cranston , Chap . ; John Allin , Org . ; C . F . Baybut , J . Chadderton , F . b . Warburton , VV . S . liatey , C J . Vickers ,
and II . C Stewart , Stewards ; VV . Chesshyre , Tyler ; and John Roberts , Charity representative , and their duties were explained to them by Bro . John Slyman , P . M ., Hro . Faulkner , P . M ., addressing the VV . M ., and Bro . J . Roberts , P . M ., the Wardens and brethren . The banquet which subsequently followed was held at the Gran ! Hotel , Manchester . The usual toast list was gone through , and a capital programme had been arranged by Bro . lohn Allin , Org .
The following brethren were present : Bros . Harold Nick ion , W . M . ; rrank Green , S . W . ; Geo . Unsworth , J . W . ; Geo . Cranston , Chap . ; T . Is . Peacock , Sec ; G . R Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Ireas ., Treas . ; Evan Jackson , S . D . ; Alfred Dawson , J D . ; E . E . Levy , I . G . ; R . E . Stringleman , D . C . ; J . Allin , Org . ; C . F . Biybut , Jas . Chadderton , F . S . Warburton , VV . S . Batey , C . J . Vickers , H . C . Stewart , VV . Chesshyre , Tyler ; Edwin Faulkner , P . M . ; J ihn S . Boden , P . M ., P . P . G . D C . : F . Batty , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; John Roberts , P . M . ; John Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; VV . H . Fulford , P . M . ;
H . ) . Bowman , R . Shutt , A . H . Bradley , and J . J . K . Fairclough . Visitors : Bros . C . J . II . Crowdcr , P . M . 1417 ; VV . Sewers , S . D . 1565 ; D . J . Williams , 1513 ; G . F . Black , 2387 ; J . VV . Byrom , P . M . 1043 ; W . F . Farrington , P . M , 1633 ; Jas . Brocklehurst , 933 ; Wm . P . ince , 637 ; A . H . S nith . 3 S 1 ; VV n . D jff , 1561 ; P . j . Walsh , W . M . 1147 ; F . Weafer , 2 y > o ; H . B mcher , P . M . 1335 ; W . G . Coombs , P . M . 44 ; A . Llew . Jones , P . M . 1147 ; VV . Bitt , P . M . 152 ; Wm . Lea , 1375 ; S . Locke , P . M . 13 S 7 , P . S . G . D . ; Thos . Gibsan , P . M . 1147 ; Gaadicce , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; F . Edge , 526 j and C . E . Downing , 2295 .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The members of this lodge , which includes some of the most energetic brethren in the metropolis , held a very successful regular meeting at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on the 4 th inst . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br , VV . M ., pres'ded , and was suppoit ' - 'd by Bros . J . Irvine , I . P . M . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; C . Jacob , S . W . ; T . Parker , J . W . ; IL R . Graham , M . P ., Treas . j H . Longman , P . M ., Sec . j G . F .
Vine , J . D . ; C . VV . Matthews , D . C ; and F . Cuzner , I . G . Visitors : Bros . VV . H . Bailey , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , PC . Treas . ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; F . Herbert , 22064 S . Huxley , 2361 ; J . T . Baron , 1531 ; F . E . Everard , 877 ; T . H . Mogford , W . VL 23 O j j T . Jefferies , I . P . M , 1744 ; R . L . Warner ; E . J . Sadgrove , 204 S ; II . VV . Parker , I . P . M . 204 S ; J . Simpson , S . W . 704 ; R . J . D . Ward , 1744 j VV . VV . Arter , Org , 1574 ; L . E . Wilkinson , 2361 j Capt . C . J . Knightley , P . M . 1744 j A . Weston , 105 ; and others .
Lodge was opened , and the minutes , which were onfirmed , contained a reference to a presentation to the lodge , which took place at the last meeting . It consisted of a handsomely-bound copy of the Constitutions , and the cover bears the following inscription : " The St Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . Presented by VV . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., yth Master—3 Dec , 1 S 9 O . " Bro . O'Malley was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Ireland and Mitchell were passed to the Degree of Fellaw Craft . Bro . H . R .
Graham , M . P ., P . M ., was invested as I reasurer of the lodge . A letter was read from Bros . Sir J . C Dimsdale and C E . Keyser calling attention to th : fund being raised for the benefit of Guy ' s Hospital , and a sum of one guinea was vo ' ed from thi lodge funds . An appeal is being made to all lodges in the metropolis to endow a bed , and t > e sun of one guinea is the maximum subscription solicited . Letters of regret for nonallegiance were announced from Bros . Sir J . Monckton , J . II . Matthews , W . F . Smithson , 11 nvard 11 . Room , and others .
Lodge was closed , and aftc- ample justice had been done to the various items on a choice menu , the usual toasts followed . "Ihe Oueen and the Craft , " was first honoured , and the W . M . in proposing "H . R II . the Pi ince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " alluded to the recent visit of his Royal Highness to the provinces to lay the foundation stone of a new building . The arrangements were in the hands of the Piov . G . M ., and it was not a Grand Lodge function which probably explained why so few Grand Oilicers were uresent .
" The Grand Officers , was next given by the W . M ., who referred in eulogistic terms to the services rendered by the Pro G . M-, and the Dep . G . M . In reference to the Grand Oilicers the VV . M . said they had a goodly array present that evening , including three Grand Treasurers . Those brethren must have been beloved and esteemed bee iuse they obtained their rank by the suffrages of the brethren . There was another Giand Ollicer—Bio . McLeod , P . G . S . B . —who received his appointment for the hard work he had done .
Pro . VV . II . Bailey , G . Treas ., thanked the VV . M . for the more than kind words lis had u scd . His acquaintance with Grand Lodge had not been so extensive as the brethren on his right who could speak much more easily of the inner life of Grand Lodge than he could . Those brethren were as zealous for the maintenance of the honour and dignity of Grand Lodge as any brethren who had preceded them . They had doubtless the very best Grand Master that could possibly hold the position , the greatest gentleman in the land , one who spent his life in doing good to his fellow creatures . As his ( Bro . Bailcj ' s ) successor was practically selected for the coming year he was glad to think the arduous duties if his ollice had not over burdened him .
IJro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., replied for "The Past Grand Officers , " and said he knew no brother who better showed the utility of a Grand Officer than Bro . Scurrah in this eminent Lodge of St . Pancras . Hro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., said it was his privilege to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " and he was sure they were proud and glad to think they hal a Grand O ficer in tTic chair . There was no brother in the lodge who did not look upon the present W . M . as the most successful Master that had ever becn in the lod'e . Bro . Scurrah was the
f ither of the lodge , and had nursed it up to the present time with the greatest distinction . The VV . M . had done all he could for the advancement of the lodge , and had also broug ' it into existence a Royal Arch chapter and a Mark lodge in connection with it . When he ( the I . P . M . ) took the chair of that lodge he said he would do all he could to in ike it one of the best in London , and Iiro . Scurrah expressed approval , but said he was going to beat him . The W . M . was trying all he could , but he did not know if he would succeed .
Hro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B ., W . M ., in resp onse , said he took a great intcrestin Masonry , for Masonry was one of the grandest institutions , and did his best to uphold and support its integrity and honour . He had trie d during his Mastership to do the best he could to make the brethren comfortable and bring a few visitors , and do his duty as W . M . of the lodge . He intended to do that until he left the chair , and he should not
then relax his efforts , for he hoped the lodge would maintain a foremost place amongst the lodges of London . They would excuse him if he proposed the next toast at once , as Uro . II . Graham , M . P ., had to return to the House of Commons immediately . He therefore proposed " The Senior Past Master and Treasurer , " and said that Bro . Graham had carried out all his duties in a most exemplary manner , and no better Treasurer could be found .
Iiro . II . K . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., Ireas ., replied in a hu norous speecY He said that , as they were aware , 011 the previous day a rcsolu'ion was passed in the House in favour of female suffrage . Some people thought they would even have fein lie me mbers of Parliament , and then it nii ^ rht be in ire dillijul : lor hi n to get avay to attend to hi . Masonic duties . He was told , however , that ladies had no desire to enter Parliament , but their endeavour was to get info Freem isonry .
The Worshipful Master then gave " l'he I . P . M . and Past Masters , " and said the lodge never had a better year than when Hro . Irvine was in the chair . The I . P . M . was always anxious to make them comfortable , and do his work tothe best of his ' ability . That work was done in a splendid manner , and to the admiration of all . The I . P . M . took up a good list for thc Hoys' School , and did all he could for thc interests of Freemasonry in general , and this lodge in particular ,