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Bro . Savage , he knew there was not one who would say a word against the honour and independence with which ho had supported the interests of the Craft ; whilst Bro . Farmer , as one of their own body , had been known too long to them to need one word from him , though he was sure the longer they knew him the more they would respect him . As regarded himself , he ( Bro . Mclntyre ) could only say that he had passed a most

edifying and gratifying evening , and had been equally pleased with the working of the outgoing Master , the admirable manner in which the installation was conducted , and at seeing the new Master at once enter upon bis duties and perform the ceremonies with an accuracy which would do honour to much older Masons . It reflected alike honour on the brother and on the lodge ; and they might fairly feel confident that , whilst they placed such

brethren in the chair , the glory and efficiency of the Robert Burns Lodge would never wane . —The PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES also expressed his thanks for the rece <» - tion lie had received , and having experienced a most delightful evening , though he regretted that he had not been present to witness the excellent working of their outgoing Master , which , lie was told , was fully equal to that which he had witnessed . He was glad of having the opportunity of being present that evening

, because he knew in his official capacity that some little difficulties had existed in the Robert Burns Lodge , which he was happy to say had passed away , and he could assure the brethren that whilst they went on as they were now doing they would never want the support of those in authority to maintain the

lodge in the proud position it now held . —Bro . SAA-AOE having been called upon , said he could only re-echo the sentiments of goodwill expressed by the two brethren who had preceded him . — The W . M . next gave the health of the visitors , coupled with the name of Bro . Savage , P . G . D . —Bro . SAVAGE returned thanks on behalf of himself and brother visitors , for the very kind reception they had received , and must bear testimony to their excellent working . Some since he had been a constant visitor

years at their lodge , and know how they could work then ; and it was most gratifying to find that the prestige of twenty years since had been so well maintained . Unfortunately he had not been enabled to attend their meetings of late , as he had formerly done ; and whilst he felt that that was a misfortune , he knew also that the fault , iu some measure , rested with himself , as he had been ever invited ; but with the progress of

years engagements had greatly increased upon him , and prevented his enjoying the pleasure of being among them . He was delighted , however , with the opportunity of renewing his connection with the Robert Burns Lodge , and hoped yet to have many opportunities of visiting it and witnessing its prosperity . —Bro . MATTHEWS , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the AV . M . " They had worked together for several yearsduring

, Avhich Bro . Nicholls had always shown the most kind and gentlemanly feeling towards all the brethren . They had seen howhe could work , and he was sure they could not have a better Master . —The AV . M . returned thanks . He felt some little difficulty in adequately returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him , but could assure tbe brethren that no efforts should be wanting

on his part to maintain the honour and dignity of the lodge . As regarded his working , they had seen what he could do in the first degree ; and he was told he could do equally well in the others . He should endeavour to emulate his predecessor , and then he was sure he would do well . "The Health of ( he Initiates " followed , which was responded to by Bro . FORD , who regretted that he had allowed fifty summers to pass over his head before becoming a Freemasonwhilst ho assured the

, brethren that , during the waning years of his life , he would endeavour to prove himself a worthy member of the Craft . The AV . MASTER next gave "The Health of tho Past Masters of the Lodge , " of whom there were present Bros . Matthews , Watson , the father of the lodge , Bennett , Clements , Coulcher , Lyons , Farmer , and Paterson , all of whom had rendered good suit and serviceand were now read

, y to advance the interests of the lodge . —Bro . AA ' ATSO : "" returned thanks , and stated this was the 26 th installation at which he had been present , and he had never seen the lodge in a state of greater prosperity—their numbers increasing and everything going on as satisfactorily as they could wish . Somo fourteen or fifteen years since they had established a fund of benevolence , and though they had distributed £ 150 amongst their own

members who had required assistance , so successful hud been its working that they had been this year enabled to give £ 205 to the Masonic Charities , giving the lodge votes in perpetuity in each . He was happy to say that the lodge was now

happy and prosperous , and he hoped it might long continue so . The health of the officers having been drunk , and responded to by Bro . Bennett , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Newall , the company separated . The harmony of the evening was enhanced by the singing of Bros . Paterson , Sloman , Nicholls , and others . JORDAN * LODGE ( NO . 201 ) . —The anniversary of this lodge

was held at the Freemasons' Tavern on the 20 th ult . It was numerously attended by the members , and among tho visitors were Bro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., and Bros . Baynham Stewart ,. Gumey , Luce , Raw , Levien , Cleave , Hersee , Hart , & c . Mr-Charles AV . Marshall was initiated , Bro . Newman passed , and . Bros . Macmuldrow , Baron , and Benjafield were raised . Bro .. Henry Cavvill , the W . M . elect , was then installed \ A . M . for the

ensuing year , this , as well as the other ceremonies of the evening ,, being performed by Bro . W . Hammond , the retiring \ A . M ., with his usual ability . Bro . Cavvill appointed the following brethren to the various offices : —J . Harris , S . \\ . ; J . Hammond , J . W . ; : R . Watts , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Spooncr , P . M ., Sec ; H . M . Arliss , P . M ., Dir . of Cevs . ; , T . Uobmsm-, P . M ., and S . J . Bollacvt , Wine Stewards ; J . Shepherd , 3 . 1 ) . ; G . W . Martin , J . D . ; and F . Smith ,.

I . G . Many of these brethren have already earned a reputation for diligent and accurate working , aud their appointment seemed to give general satisfaction . On the proposition of Bro . Sheen , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Robinson , P . M . and W . S ., a motion to the following effect was carried unanimously -. — " That tho business of the Freemasons' Tavern being about to be transferred to a public company , the thanks of the Jordan Lodge be presented

to Bros . Elkington and Shrewsbury , the present lessees , in acknowledgment of the great attention and liberal treatment which the lodge had invariably received from them during their tenancy . That this resolution be entered on the minutes , and that a copy be forwarded to the lessees . " At the banquet which followed , Bro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , and paid a handsome compliment to the highly esteemed Bro . Patten , P . G . S . B ., who had been a member of the Jordan Lodge for forty years . The health of the AA' . M .

being proposed by Bro . Hammond , P . M ., Bro . Cavill , m returning thanks , took the opportunity of strongly recommending the younger brethren to carry out Masonic principles in their daily life . It was impossible for a good Mason to be other than a good subject and son , and if fortunately placed in such a relation , a good husband and father . Among the toasts of the evening was one to Bro . Brown , a country member of the Jordan , and Secretary of a flourishing lodge recently formed at Welsl .-

pool . Bro . Brown expressed his gratification at being so cordially received among them . He had a great affection for the Jordan—it was his mother lodge—and he felt a pride in being still a member of it . In the excellency of the working , and in , the good feeling existing among its members , he considered that it was a model lodge , and it was his earnest desire that the prosperous lodge of which he was the Secretary should come as .

near it as possible . The toast of the Charities was responded to by Bros . AVatts , Arliss , and Goldsbro ' , representing as Stewards the Boys , Girls , and Annuitants , respectively . Tho W . M ., in proposing the health of the officers , said that he considered himself singularly fortunate in securing the assistance of such talented Masons as those who had that evening taken office under him ,, and he had no doubt but that they would all discharge their duties in a manner alike creditable to themselves

andsatisfactory to the lodge . The attention paid to the comfort of the brethren by Bro . Arliss , Dir . of Cers ., and Bros .. Robinson and Bollaert , the Wine Stewards , was unremitting and most successful ; whilst the dinner provided by Bros . Elkington and Shrewsbury was such as to satisfy the most fastidious . The evening was enlivened by somo excellent songs sung by Bros . Hersee , Levicu , Robinson , and others , and concluded with the National Anthem .

ST . ANDREW ' S LODGE ( No . 231 ) . —The installation meeting of this very distinguished lodge took place at tho . Freemasons ' Tavern on Thursday , the 2 nd of February . There were present the following members of the lo ; lge : —C . J . Curtis , W . M . ; J . Perceval , S . W . '; F . Joseph Crcnin , J . W . and W . M . elect ; J .. Messent , P . M . and Treas . ; R . Mills , P . M . and Sec ; AV . S . Webster , S . D . ; Dr . Richardson , I . G . ; B . West , W . H . AVarr ,

Pierce Egan , J . I-I . Paul , A . Richards , and St . Aubyn , P . M . ' s ; together with Bros . Brudcr , Htrsse , II . C . Stevens , AA'ilby , A . Brown , Yeo , Furber , A . C . Cronin , Jos . Mansbridge , and many others . The visiting brethren numbered twenty-five , amongst whom were Bros . Stephen Barton Wilson , P . G . D . ; T . G . Dickie , G . Purst , ; Dr . Madden , 9 ; F . Binckes , P . M . 10 ; A . AYallis , 11 ;