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lodge , I assure you , and that I will vacate this chair at the end with the esteem and good wishes so kindly expressed towards me is my very earnest hope , and I trust you will give me plenty of work . 1 thank you very sincerely for your cordial reception . In giving "The Masonic Charities , " the VV . AI . alluded to the presence of Bro . McLeod , Secretary R . M . I , for Boys , and said that Bro . . McLeod came to London five years ago a comparative stranger , and no man in so short a period had ever won his way in the hearts of the Lordon breihren . That he had worked hard for the Institution those who knew him best were able to assert , and they hoped the Institution would goon and prosper in the future under his regime .

Bro . J . Ivl . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . Boys , in response , said the W . M . was alwavs kind to those he honoured with his friendship , and to him ( Bro . AlcLeod ) it was a great gratification to see Bro . Stephens installed as W . AL He congratulated the lodge on its W . M ., who would doubtless receive the consideration he deserved . It was true , as the W . M . had said , that he came to London as a provincial Mason , but in five short years of hard work he had made more friends than he had met in previous years , and that was a bright feature of his work . He should ever remember the hearty reception he

met with at the consecration of this loelge . He had had one unchequered career of prosperity for the Charities in connection with this lodge , which he thanked for liberal support . He thanked the LP . M . for taking up a Stewardship with very great effect , bringing up the second largest list at the last festival . "The Visitors " was next proposed by the W . M ., who gave one and all a cordial welcome . He should couple the names of three brethren to reply . Bro . W . H . Bailey , W . M . of the Fellowship Lodge , who would represent the Masters present , was , as they

were aware , a candidate for the Grand Treasurership . It was not for him to put forward Bro . Bailey ' s claims , but he would say that that brother was deserving and worthy in every way to fulfil all the duties devolving upon that dignified oflice . He hoped the brethren would do their best to show lheir appreciation of Bro . Bailey by recording their votes in his favour . Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , IOIO was the Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes and would reply as representing the provincial purple , wasa hard worker in Masonry , and Bro . Hillier , P . M ., . would reply for what was generally known as the " blues . "

Bro . W . Tl . Bailey , P . P . S . G . W . Staffordshire , expressed his gratification and pleasure at being present . He was also pleased the lodge had honoured Bro . Stephens by installing him as its Master , for a better and worthier Mason did not exist in the whole of Masonry under the Grand Lodge of England . For himself , he was pleased to see the pure and clean Alasonry displayed in the lodge room , and was particularly charmed by the manner in which the installation ceremony was rendered by the I . P . M . With regard to his unworthy self ar . d his candidature for the high office of Grand Treasurer , he would only say that if they gave him their suffrages he would endeavour to deserve them , and he thanked them for their kindness that evening .

Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., Vice-President Board of General Purposes , also responded , and said he need not remind them that the W . M . and himself were old friends . He knew the VV . M . long before they entered Freemasonry , and he well remembered when Bro . Stephens was installed for the first time in his mother lodge . He also remembered the tone of Bro . Stephens' speech on that occasion , for he said he

was determinded to do everything he could for the benefit of Alasonry in general , and especially for the three noble Institutions . He had often thought how nobly the VV . M . had redeemed his word . He would only say again how delighted he was to be present and that he hoped the brother on his left ( Bro . Bailey )—than whom none could deserve the honour more—would be the favoured individual and be clothed in the purple as Grand Treasurer on the next occasion .

Bro . Hillier also responded , after whicn thc W . M . proposed "The Installing Master , " and said that no brother ever worked more zealously as W . M . than had their esteemed friend , Bro . Peall , and from the foundation of the lodge he had taken a very active and keen interest in its welfare . The I . P . M . had finished his year by rendering that charming cc-mony in a manner seldom if ever equalled and certainly never surpassed . Bro . Peall had moreover won the love and esteem of every member and Ihey hoped he wcu d lem ' . in that tiue friend in the future he had proved himself to be in the past .

Bro . G . T . Peall , LP . M ., in response , said that when he looked upon the jewel presented to him it would remind him of a most happy year of office , and of the friendship and coidial support he had received from the officers . He could assure them that in years to come , if he was spared , he should look back with great pleasure to their meetings . They hatl an excellent first Master in Bro . Willing and in Bro . Spooner , and with such examples he could not but bc imbued with the spirit of emulation . Other toasts were given and the proceedings terminated .

The following artistes assisted in the musical arrangements—Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bros . J . TL Haylor , Barnard , S . W ., D . Bell , and A . Watson . Bro . R . B . Hopkins , as usual , was eminently successful in two hand-bells solos .

Cornish Lodge , No . 2369 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at Alark Masons ' Hall , Great Oueen-street , Lc ndon . T he lodge met at 3 . 30 for the purpose of balloting for and initiating candidates , and at 5 o'clock a large number of members and visitors were present to witness the installation ol Bro . John Leach Barrett as W . AI . The ceremony v as perfoimedby the reining W . M ., Bro . C . Rawle , and Bro . Barrett then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Charles Rawle , I . P . AI . ; John Curnow , ALD ., S . W . ;

Rev . H . C . Shutltewoith , M . A ., J . W . j Rev . H . V . Tyrrel , Chap . ; William Lake , Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; R . Greenwood , Sec ; Rev . Edmund Geard , S . D . ; J . O . Widger , J . D . ; T . Hawken , I . G . ; R . Bullen , D . C . ; E . Symons , A . D . C . ; S . T . James and G . Lory , Stwds . ; S . Cope , Org . ; and E . J . Mills , Tyler . The LP . M . was then presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , together with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge during his year of office . After the usual business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the

Freemasons' Tavern , where , under the presidency of theW . M ., an excellent banquet was served . The VV . AI . was supported by several distinguished brethren , including Eros , the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Eve , P . G . Treas , ; G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; and other Grand Officers . The usual loyal anel Masonic toasts were duly proposed and heartily drank , most of the speakers offering their congratulations to the VV . AI . on his occupancy of the chair of the lodge , the interests of which he had worked so hard to promote , and the success of which had been so marked .

The musical programme was of the usual excellence . Bro . Robert Bullen sang " Trelawny . " Bro . Rule also rendered one or two songs in his usual style , and a party of artistes was present , which included Aliss Rosabelle Beste , Aliss Beatrice Semmence , Bros . Trefelyn David , Frank Swinford , and \ V . R . J . AIcLean , Alus . Bac , with Bro , E . Easton as 10 lductor .

Lancastrian Lodge , No . 252 S . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on Wednesday , the yth instant , when Bro . J . J . Marsh was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chaplain , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . the liar ! of Lathom , Pro G . AL The W . M . afterwards anpointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros , the T . arl of Lathom , Pro G . AL , I . P . M . ; Ed . li . Life , S . W . ; R . J . Railten , J . VV . ; the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , M . A ., l ' . G . Chaplain .

Chap . ; Thomas Evans , Treas . ; T . H . Opcnshaw , Sec ; Edward Bartlett , S . D . ; W . H . Booth , J . D . ; Peter Horrocks , P . M ., D . of C . ; Robert Maguire , Organist ; John Haynes , P . AL , l . G . ; R . II . Hampson , and | . R . Ilosker , btwds . ; and Patritk , P . M ., Tyler . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the banqueting hall , the table being very tastefully decorated with red roses ot Lancashire , a uutton-hole , composed of red ro : es and maidenhair , being placed opposite every seat . After the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts had been duly honoured

, The W . M ., in pr posing the toast nl "The Pro G . M ., the Karl of Lathom , " combined the toast o [ " i he l . P . AL" with it , and said that having been associ ited with the estate and fan ily of his loidship for nearly 12 years he f . It he could testify to the love which everyone bore him . He ( the VV . AI . ) had never heard a wrong or unkind word said against his lordship from one end of the estate to the other , and he felt sure that no man was more universally beloved , especially among . Masons , and the Lancastrian Lodge felt proud of having had such an officer as its W . AL for the first year of its infancy .

The toast of " 'lhe Installing Officer" was next given , and the VV . AI . said the thanks of the lodge wi s due to the Installing Officer for the very excellent and courteous manner in which he bad acted as VV . M . ( during the absence of the Pro G . M . ) , and to taught the lodge to walk . He ( the VV . M . ) felt he was under a personal obligation to

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the Rev . J . S . Bi ownrigg for all the kindness he had shown to him , and also for the magnificent way in which he had undertaken and gone through the installation ceremony . In connection with that toast he had a very pleasant duty to perform , and that was to ask Bro . Brownrigg ' s acceptance of a miniature Past Master ' s jewel , for all his kindness during the lodge's first year of existence . ( The jewel was- then pinned on by the W M \

Bro . Brownrigg , in reply , said it had been a very great pleasure to him to be able to assist the lodge . He was not a Lancashire man , but after receiving such a handsome jewel , which he had not the slightest idea was being given to him , he felt he was justified in a way in calling , or certainly looking upon , himself as a Lancastrian . He was exceed , inely obliged for the gift , and would value that more , from its associations , than any other jewel in his possession , and , in conclusion , having been appointed Chaplain to the lodge , he would be only too glad to render any assistance he possibly could .

The toast of "The W . M . was next given by the Installing Oihcer . He said the W . M . had Masonry at heart most thoroughly , and that the lodge should prosper , and become for working almost second to none in London . It was a very hard thing to follow in the steps of so illustrious a Alaster as the Pro G . AL of England j but he congratulated the lodge upon having such an energetic and painstaking Alaster as the one just installed . He ( the W . AL ) had been cf very great assistance to him whilst acting W . M ., and he was quite sure that , from the knowledge he had of his character and working , that it would not be his fault if the lodge did not make itself prominent .

In reply , the Worshipful Master said he felt that no words he could utter would properly express his feelings at the present moment . He felt highly honoured at being put into the chair and was willing to do al ! he possibly could for the lodge , but he must ask the officers and brethren to put up with his shortcomings . It was ouly five years ago last April that his much esteemed friend , Bro . Stoddart , P . P . G . W . West Lancashire , and Treasurer of Lodge No . 32 , who he was delighted to see that evening , made sport with his feelings on his being initiated into that lodge poor and penniless , and he had to thank that lodge for having given him his first grounding in Masonry .

"The Officers if the Lodge" was next given . The Worshipful Master said he felt sure 110 Master could have a belter set of oflicers to work with , but he must urge them to assist him in the regular work of the lodge w . th all their zeal , for being ayoung lodge the work was heavy and they must all recollect that as a Lancastrian Lodge they were the representatives of the largest and one of the best Masonic counti .-s in England , and as such they must make the lodge a credit to that county . Bro . Life , S . W ., replied , saying the officers were quite willing to do all they could to assist the W . M . in the petformance of his duties , that they saw the necessity of it

and trusted that they might all work together comfortably , and be a credit to Masonry . Bro . Brownrigg gave the next toast—that of "The Past Alasters , " He said thai the Lancastrian Lodge was the only lodge in existence that he knew of who could boasl of having both sides of the Legislature represented , viz ., the House of Lordsand House of Commons , and he sincerely hoped that the honour would be continued , for who knew but that the present W . AL might become a member of the Legislature bafore his terra of ollice expired , and , therefore , would consequently add another to the number of the Past Masters .

Bro . Tomlinson , M . P ., P . P . S . G . W . West Lanes ., replied , saying that he had often been called upon to reply for the Legislature , as well as lor the Past Alasters . He was exceedingly obliged to the brethren for the way they had received the toast . He took a great interest in the lodge , and was always willing to be of any service when called

upon . Bro . Tomlinson . M . P ., then gave the toast of "The Visitors , " which was responded toby Bros . A . Stoddart , 32 j E . Owen , 1591 j and Dawes , 1253 . " 1 he Lancashire Lodges " was given by Bro . Lancaster , and responded to by Bro . VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec . The toast of the brethren who had so materially added to the pleasure of the evening by thtir musical talent was given by the W . AL , and responded to by Bros . Batty and Shaw .

Much praise was given to these brethren , as well as to Bro . Mountfield , for the music they rendered . Bro . Shaw's violin solos , accompanied by Bro . Alountlield , are not to be easily forgotten , and Bro . Batty for his vocal nelp . At the . close of the evening , every brother expressed his great delight at the very enjoyable lime spent . It is satisfactory to know that a very good balance is in the bank belonging to the lodge at the end of the first year of its existence . A miniature Past Master's jewel is to be given to the Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M ., LP . M ., on his lordship's return to London .

Staines Lodge , No- 2536 . The above lodge , which was consecrated last January , commenced its second season in the Town Hall , Staines , on Tuesday , the 15 th instant , when the W . AL , Bro . VV . H . Gardener , P . M . 771 , 19 C 0 , 24 G 0 , P . P . S . G . W . Berks , P . P . A . G . 0 . of C . Surrey , was installed for the second time , the ceremony being perfuimed by Bro . H . II . Room , Prov . G . Sic ,, G . S . B . The W . AI . re-invested Bro . R . J . Ball , P . AI . 209 . P . P . G . Reg . Berks , as S . VV ., and Bro . R . Fox-Warner as J . VV ., the minor oflicers also retaining their offices , excepting Bro . the Rev . G . V . Briscoe , P . G . Chap . Berks , who relegated the oflice of Secretary to Bro . F . Morford , P . P . G . S . B . Berlis , in order to accept the collar of Chap , of the lodge .

The ledge has been most fortunate in having the greater part of its furniture , & c , presented by the founders and friends , the latest addition being a very handsome silk banner , bearing the device of the lodge jewel , worked and presented by Mrs . Ii . II . Blarney . The ledge was followed by an excellent dinner at the Pack Horse Ilotel , when Bro Room congratulated the lodes on its present pesidon and marked success .

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Jerusalem ( . hapter , No . 185 . This old chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on the Sth inst . Among the members in attendance were Comps . Dr . Frve , ALE . / . ; Ciselmann , H . elect ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E , ; Harfeld , P . / .., Treas . ; Hamley , ist A . S . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . / .., P . D . G . D . C . ; Nathan Moss , J . P ., P . / .. ; Cleglv . rn . P . Z . ; E . A , Harris , P . Z . ; Staley , P . ' / -. ; A . Hardy , P . Z . ; and T . C Edmunds , P . Z ., Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . G . Davis , P . Z ., installed Comp . Ciselmann as Second Principal in a mist able manner ,

The notice of motion to change the date of the installation meeting was , with the consent of the chapter , withdrawn by the mover . The resignation of Comp . Wm . Harris was received with regret . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . The M . E . Z . presided in a most genial manner , his utterances being characterised by much originality and spirit . Comp . N . Moss , P . Z ., responded in eloquent terms on behalf of " The Past Principals . "

In propo ; ng the toast of "The Scribe E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . said the cha [ . t-ir owed an its present prosperity to the untiring exertions and zeal of those two old and distinguished members . This pledge having been warmly received , Comps . G . Davis and Harfeld acknowledged the compliment in a few well-chosen words . Comp . Hamley responded on behalf of "The Officers , " and the proceedings terminated .

THB DUCHESS OF \ OHK has consented to become President of the Endowment Fund in connection with the Ladies' Association of the Great Northern Central Hospital , and has promised a donation of £ 20 , while she has benn pleased to express the hope will receive the support of all interested in the welfare of the hospital . Subscrip tions will be gratefully received by Bro . VV . Burdett-Coutts , ALP ., Hon . Treasurer , and Mrs . Harkness , Hon . Secretary oi the Fund .

NULSON ' COLUMN in Trafalgar Square was decorated with a large number of elaborate wreaths and floral decorations on Monday , which was the 90 th anniversary of thc Battle of Trafalgar , fought on the 21 st October , 1 S 05 . The credit of the idea of decorating the column belongs to the Navy League , while the duty of arranging the wreaths , & c ., was carried out by the officers of her Majesty ' s Commissioner of Works ,