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Doric Lodge , No . 2359 . The installation meeting was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at the Constitutional Club . Didsbury , when there was a large attendance of brethren present . 'The lodge was opened by Bro . A . K . Boothroyd , VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Boothroyd was elected Charity Representative . At this stage [ he VV . M . requested Bro . G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., P . G . Org . VV . Lanes ., to take the rhair to install Bro . J . M . Veal , S . W ., VV . M . elect . The ceremony was duly performed ,

and liro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , proclaimed the new W . M ., and presented Ihe working tools . Bro . A . K . Boothroyd , I . P . M ., addressed the VV . M . and Wardens , ind Bro . ' ' * Stretch , P . M ., the brethren . 'The following were invested as officers , and addressed bv the W . M .: Bros . A . K . Boothrovd , I . P . M . ; John Walker , S . VV . ; F . Thomas , J . W . ; A . H . Jefferis . P . P . G . W ., Treas . j J . Ward , Sec . ; Fred Morgan ,

S . I ) . ; J . Launsch , J . D . ; G . S . Smith , D . C ; F . J . Brundrett , Org . ; J . J . Wilkinson , I . G . ; and J . Lawrenson , R . J . H . Sayers , VV . II . Moss , and 11 . Shuter , Stewards . A beautiful Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the LP . M ., Bro . Boothroyd . Ten guineas was voted to the R . M . L for Boys , and to be placed on the list of Bro . G . A . Myers , who is acting as a Steward on that occasion . All business being attended to , the lodge was closed . . _ . _

A banquet was subsequently held at the Didsbury Hotel , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . A most enjoyable evening was spent owing to songs and recitations by Bro . C . Shaw , \ V . VV . Wilkinson , Fred Morgan , R . J . H . Sayers , G . S . Smith , and J . Hardwicke Marsh , P . M . The following brethren were present : Bros . A . K . Boothroyd , I . P . M . ; G . A . Myers , P . M . ; J . M . Veal , S . W . ; J . Walker , J . W . ; F . Thomas , Sec . ; Joseph

Ward , G . S . Smith , P . P . G . O ., P . G . O . West Lanes . ; VV . VV . Wilkinson , F . Laurisch , R . J . II . Sayers , F . Stretch , P . M . ; F . B . Ratchford , F . J . Passmore , II . Shuter , C . Parr , G . H . Jackson , _ . Lawrenson , W . H . Moss , and VV . Barker . Visitors : Bros . G , 1 ) . l ' ochin , P . P . G . R . ; C . Shaw , I . Woodward , P . M . j T . Goodwin , W . C . Royle , pM . j J . II . Marsh , P . M . ; J . Hurst , P . M . ; A . II . Duffin , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; J . II . Rowse ; T . Cavanagh , P . M . ; and Chas . Swinn , P . M .

Barnet Lodge , No . 2509 . The first year ' s existence of this lodge was brought to a happy termination at the installation meeting held at the Assembly Rooms , New Barnet , on the 13 th inst ., when the lirst W . M ., Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . L for Boys , handed over the reins of office to his successor . The members present included Bros . J . M . Mcl . eod , P . P . S . G . W ., VV . M . ; R . Cranston , S . W . ; J . A . Witthaus . J . VV .: 11 . T . Matthews , Treas . j F . S . Plowrieht , Sec ; J . Falconer , S . D . ; F . P . Witthaus , J . D . ; VV . Sergeant Lee , D . C . ; VV . Baddeley , I . G . ; H . Imra v and VV . Fitch , Stwds . ; G . S . Passmore ,

F . Allen , | . P . Chapman , H . de C . Matthews , ) . M . L . Rainsford , VV . Roughton , and K . R . L . Newbery . Visitors : Bros . G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ; F . B . Wood , 212 S ; | . Cooper , W . M . 3 ; H . J . Grimwade , 13 S 5 ; C | . Nanson , P . G . S . Cumberland and Westmorland ; F . G . Mason , 13 S 5 ; VV . Lewis , P . M . 13 S 5 ; J . Lowthire , P . M . 13 S 5 ; II . J . Kluhe , igioj R . Davidson , 2 S 9 ; R . T . Curtis , 4 , - 9 ; F . C . Collingwood , P . M . 13 S 5 ; J . Chandler , S . D . 5 ; J . II . Hubbard , 3 ; E . Loder , J . D . 179 ; A . Dawson Clarke . " P . M ., Chap . 171 S ; C . ' Ellis , 1385 ; VV . F . Webdale , VV . M . 1470 ; and VV . VV . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 .

After the opening of the lodge , and the preliminary business , a candidate was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , who kindly officiated forthe W . M ., who was detained at an important Committee meeting in connection with the Hoys' School . Bro . R . Cranston , the W . M . elect , was then presented and duly installed by Bro . McLeod , and the following officers were invested-. Bros . ] . Morrison McLeod , LP . M . ; | . A . Witthaus , S . W . ; John Falconer , J . W . ; Rev . G . E . Gardner , Chap . ; H . T . Matthews , Treas . ; F . S . Plowright , Sec : F . E . Witthaus , S . D . j

William Baddeley , J . IX ; Harold Imray , i . G . ; VV . Sergeant Lee , P . M ., D . C . j Wm . Filch , and Frank Attree , Stwds . ; and R . VV . Goddard , T y ler . A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to Bro . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , for his kindly services , and was duly acknowledged . A jewel was presented to Bro . H . de C Matthews ( son of the Treasurer ) as a memento of the interesting fact that he was the first Lewis initiated in the lodge . Bro . J . M . McLeod , I . P . M ., then thanked the brethren for the support Biven him during the past year . 'There were difficulties in starting the lodge , but those

ivlio had done so had been loyal and true to the great principles of Masonry . There was one matter that ought not to pass without notice , and that was the generosity displayed liy several bn-thren who had enabled them to show a successful balance sheet . 1 le thought this should he placed on record , and he accordingly moved a sincere vote of thanks . Bro . Sergeant Lee , P . M ., D . C , seconded the motion , which was unanimously acreed to .

Lodge was closed , and after a very enjoyable banquet , due consideration was given to the usual list of toasts . Ihe speeches were pleasantly interspersed with several charming musical selections hy I ' . ros . Leipold , Grimwade , J . Probert , and Loder . The VV . M . having first given "The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " proposed "The Grand Officers , " and said that in honouring that toast

they were only paving the respect due to those who had devoted themselves to the furtherance of the objects of Freemasonry , and had received the distinguishing mark of approval from Grand Lodge . On the present occasion they welcomed Hro . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , whose appointment was hailed with acclamation . Bro . Fairchild had previously assisted their lodge , and had obliged them again that day in a similar manner , anil he ( the VV . M . ) was pleased to have the opportunity of associating his name with the toast .

Bro . G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C ., in reply , said that during the 20 years he had satin various lodges he had heen impressed with the responsibility of any brother who responded for that toast , and on the present occasion he quite realised his anxiety . For the lirst time since his appointment to Grand Ollice he had the honour of replying to the toast in that lodge , although he was in hopes that some far more distinguished brother would have been present . They all regretted the absence of Hro . F . verctt , P . G . Treas ., and of the Grand Secretary—one of the most accomplished and most genial brethren

the Craft possessed . It was an exceeding pleasure to him to be present again and render some little service as he had previously done , and he felt it an honour to do anything for the lodge of which the Secretary of the Boys'School was now the I . P . M . He ( Bro . ' ¦ airchild ) was but one of the newest on the rung of that ladder , which was so difficult to climb . 'I hose who had received appointments had but one idea , and that was to maintain the high prestige of Grand I , odge , and do everything they possibly could forthe advancement of the Order . Without egotism he could say he had done what he could

' . " the internal workings of the Order , lie hoped to lie able to visit the lodge again , and il they desired anything of him in anv capacity disservices . vere at then disposal . In giving " The Health of the W . M ., " liro . J . M . McLeod , LP . M ., said he would not detain them at length , but he could not allow the opportunity to pass without telling «* ' visitors that in thc W . M . they had the true grit in the right chair . When those interested in the formation of the lodge took him ( Bro . McLeod ) into their confidence , and " 1 'heir generosity asked him to occupy thc lirst chair , one of the great things that inuiiced him to accept the position was that he had so worthy a ( brother as Bro . Cranston

l * " h V tl , echair of S - - > an < 1 follmv '' i '" i , lto the chair ot VV . M . They were de-^ 'hteu thatHro . Cranston had reached that proud position , and prouder still that he had eached it in that lodge . The VV . M . was an old Mason , but had never arrived at the ' ¦ iirof K . S . before . lie had , however , been an ardent Mason , and had worked hard J ,. '' " -cr . lodges—especially in the Gladsmuir , where he held a somewhat subordinate l ' r " i ? ' ' *' ^ " * " a K ree < - ' was " r 'K' " t 'nan in the right place , and a more genial "ther , a more upright man , or a more ardent Mason they could not lind . The lodge , "ring the past year had made some headway , and under his auspices that success would "mlinue .

h- 1 "* '"* ' Cranston , W . M ., said he could not give expression to what he felt when a -iv hours previously he was installed in the chair of that lodge and received the hearty fcin 'i % am * wa . * c , "lKratulations of the brethren . He thanked the LP . M . for his ,. " remarks which had been heartily endorsed by the brethren and could not possibly I ' h i * K ' ' f " the confidence shown by placing him in such a proud position . ,, * wa "I" ° f the proudest moments of his life , for he felt it was an honour far Ml If ' 1 ' *' *^ cservcl ' - ' ' owed it entirely to the good-will of the brethren anil hc I ' ldif ! " ! 1 ' a verv ser ' f'us duty imposed upon him . I le should endeavour so to rule the '' ail 1 c ° nduct its affairs as in some respect to merit the confidence shown him . lie iJotl a a * fs . heen treated so kindly by Ihe brethren , and he thanknd them from the "ni ol his heart for the warm manner in which they had received the toast .

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The W . M . then proceeded to propose" The I . P . M ., " and said the reception of the toast of liro . McLeod ' s health on this occasion would , if possible , be more hearty than usual . The I . P . M . had shown them he was a Past Master in the Masonic ceremonies ; and although he had been restricted Io the installation ceremony that day he had performed it in a manner very creditable to himself . The members had always felt proud of their first W . M ., and they felt more proud of him as time went on . Bro . McLeod doubtless felt a sense of relief in relinquishing the duties of the chair , and the feeling was natural to one

with onerous work and heavy responsibilities connected with his position . Amongst the members there wasbut one ieeling—regret that his year had come to an end . Although he undertook the lirst Mastership he did not shrink from it , and that would redound to his credit , and be remembered to his honour in the lodge for many years to come . In asking their I . P . M . to accept a Past Master ' s jewel , they hoped he would regard it as a token of their appreciation , and of the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren generally . The founders knew well how much the success of the lodge was due to Bro .

McLeod , and they had frequently felt the inlluence of his guiding hand . They owed it almost entirely to his care and attention that 1 very honourable commencement had been made with respect to the Masonic Charities . He ( the W . M . ) would include in the toast that of " Success to tlie Masonic Charities , " thank those of the brethren who had so liberally supported his list , and hint to those who had not done so that there was still an opportunity for them to do so . Bro . J . M . McLeod , I . P . M ., said that , although he could not claim to be unaccustomed to public speaking , he did not think he had ever felt greater difficulty in

responding as he had on that occasion . He had to thank the VV . M . for the kind way in which —on behall of the lodge—he alluded to the small services he had rendered to that lodge in its first year . They all knew he hesitated to take the position , and that hesitation was removed when he found what capital fellows he had with him . He was happy in believing he left the chair with the full knowledge that every member of the lodge was his friend , that he had made new friends , and that he had introduced some good men who would do justice to the Craft and their lodge . He thanked the officers for their

able assistance rendered him , for no W . M . could have had had better assistance , as all had been actuated by tho same principles . He thanked them for the handsome jewel , and for the sentiments expressed for what little he had done . Having left the chair in good hands he was not going to run away , but whenever the meetings occurred he hoped business would allow him to attend . His duty was next to respond for the Masonic Charities . With reference to the Boys' Institution , he hoped it would be his pleasure to announce a result of thc next Festival that would give ciedit to the Craft in general and

that lodge in particular . It would ill become him if he did not recognise the fact that new lodges recognised the great principle of Charity . The Barnet Lodge , with but 20 me mbers in its first year , had contributed to the three Institutions over 200 guineas , and what brighter example could they have of a body of brethren banded together in a lodge for the supuott of the Masonic Charities and the relief of the distressed in the Order . So long as those principles were carried out in such a splendid manner as they had been in the Barnet Lodge in its first year , so long would the Masonic Charities never be forgotten .

On behalf of " The Visitors , " Bros . R . T . Curtis , P . M . ; J . Cooper , VV . M . 3 ; Lewis , and others returned hearty thanks , and other toasts followed before a pleasant gathering was terminated in the usual manner by the Tyler ' s toast .

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Royal Arch .

Belgrave Chapter , No . 749 . A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the i | th inst ., when there were present Comps . Fry , M . E . Z . ; Straton , H . ; Walker , J . ; VV . A . Scurrah , S . E . ; II . W . Noakes , S . N . ; J . Stephens , P . Z . ; J . J . Thomas , P . Z . ; E . Storr , P . Z . ; and several others . Visitors : Comps . McDowall , P . Z . , Tuck , P . G . Std . lir . Essex ; Edmonds , and Ronaldson .

Ihe chapter having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which Comp . W . A . Scurrah , P . Z ., installed Comp . Straton as M . E . Z ., and Comp . Walker as H . Comp . Walker then installed his successor , Comp . Noakes , as J . in a most exemplary , earnest , and impressive manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Comp . Scurrah , P . Z ., proposed a hearty vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , to Comp . Walker for the admirable way he had installed his successor , particularly as this

was his lirst attempt . This was promptly seconded , and the companions and visitors complimented Comp . Walker on his great success . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjoui . ied to a very choice banquet , under the personal superintendence of Hro . Arthur Clemow , and gave great satisfaction . The Janitor ' s toast concluded a very happy meeting .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on 'Thursday , the Gth inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Thomas , VV . M . ; Ollive , S . W . j Nicholls , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Lightfoot , S . D . ; Winsborrow , J . D . ; Marriott Matthews , l . G . ; Saunders , P . M , ; Beauchamp , Ham , and Austin . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read

and confirmed . I he ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ham being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Beauchamp , who had previously answered the questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Ollive was elected VV . M . tor the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

HARROW LODGE , No . 1310 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylebone , N . Present : Bros . Lewis , VV . M . ; Baker , S . VV . ; Weston , J . VV . ; Jabez Mason , Sec . ; Rudrum , S . D . ; Robertson , J . D . ; S . Drewell , l . G . ; G . vVood , P . M . ; G . Dingley , Dyke , Johnson , Roberts , and West .

The lodge was opened m due form , and the minutes read anil confirmed . Bro . Weston worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate , Uro . Johnson , IGSI , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Baker was elected W . M . for the next meeting and the lodge was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT , No . S 90 . A meeting was held on the 7 th instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourneterrace , Bishops-road , Paddington , VV . Present : Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; J . Bailey , I ' . Z . iG „ 2 , H . j | . Pickett , M . D ., S . N . 2410 , J . j J . C Tilt , II . S 62 , Treas . P . S . j H . Dehane , I' . Z . Noo , S . E . j J . C Conwiy , M . E . Z . lSyi , S . N . ; W . Hillier . S . 54 , ist A . S . j W . AL Stiles , I' . Z ., G . Tieas . Eng . j A . J . Grimwade , P . Z . 37 6 and i *! .. ' . | , P . P . G . I I . Suffolk j J . M . Franks , P . Z . 731 ., P . P . A . G . S . Suffolk j and 1 * . C . Edmonds , I' . Z . 1 . 507 . Comp . ( . ' . M . Challender , I ' . Z . 1004 , was a visitor .

I lie chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Grimwade being the candidate , Conip . Challender was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Comp . W . M . Stiles , (' . Treas ,, was announced , a deputation was formed , and on entering the chapter he was saluted in accordance with his distinguished rank . In a few words he thanked the companions ( or the honour and also for their assistance

at his election . I he M . E . Z . having risen thc usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the companions not being Principals retired . A Board of Installed Principals was t ' -irmetl and the ceremony ol installation of ist Principal was rehearsed by Comp . Edmonds , and those of 2 nd and 3 rd Principals by Comp . Dehane , After the companions from Suffolk and the Isle Man had expressed their appreciation and thanks I ' or the admirable manner the work of the chapter had been carried out , the chapter was closed .