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to the second degree , ami Bro . Thompson , P . M ., presented Bro . D . S . Bayfield , the A \ . M . elect , to receive from his predecessor the bsnefit of installation . The retiring TV M . then proceeded with the ceremony , and installed Bro . Bayfield into the chair of K . S ., as A \ . M . for the ensuing year . Tlieio were seventeen P . M . 's present to do honour to the new AV . M . on this occasion , and who formed the Board of Installed Masters . The brethren below tho chair having been admitted , the AA \ M . was saluted in

the customary manner , aud he then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . C . E . Thompson , S . AV . ; H . R . Towers , J . AV . ; Henry Thompson , P . M . Treas . ; T . II . Pulsford , P . M . Sec . ; E . Varrell , S . D . ; Kepps , J . D . ; G . A . Dean , Assist . Sec . ; J . C . Davenport , Dir . of Cers . ; A . AAl-ight , I . G . ; H . Potter , Steward , and Laing , Ty ler . Bro . Pulsford delivered the addresses , and the installation ceremony was brought to a close . The new AV . M . immediately commenced upon his duties by

initiating Mr . Thomas Blackwell and Mr . Robert Han is into the privileges of Freemasonry . Some other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer , three or four candidates for initiation being obliged to go away , as the statutable number had already been received . The brethren then retired to the banquet in the new hall , which has been recently rebuilt b y Bro . Aflat for Masonic purposesaod was used for the first time on this occasion . This

, building had become essentially necessary in ccusequence of the large number of members constituting the Southern Star Lodge , but it will be a grand desideratum for other lodges meeting on the south side of the river , as the present accommodation for such purposes is of tho most meagre and limited description . The hall is spacious and well ventilated and lighted , an ! in erecting it for Masonic purposes Bro . Allat has done all that possibly lies in his power for the accommc elation of the Craft , and it is

to be hoped that his liberal conduct will meet with a corresponding return . The fare was bountiful and left nothing to be desired , to say nothing of the dessert which followed the more substantial meal . The tables were decorated with flowers , and flags adorned the walls . On the removal of the cloth the usual

formal toasts were given , after which bro . Ii . K Clarke , l . r . Af ., in very complimentary terms proposed the "Health of ISro . Bayfield , W . M ., " which was very heartily responded to . The AV . M . returned thanks and expressed his determination lo elo all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The health of the five newl y initiated brethoen was then drunk mi st enthusiasticallv , for which they returned thanks . The W . M . proposed the "Health of Bro . B . E . Clarke , I . P . M ., and Installing

Master , " which was drunk coidnilly , and Bro . T . H . Pulsford , on behalf of several brethren , presented him with a P . M . 's collar , in addition to the P . M . 's jewel presented b y the lodge , the latter being of ten guineas in value , and manufactured by Bro . Hark or , of Upper l ' arnsbury-street , I .-linglon . Bro . Clarke returned thanks briefly , and said he would do all in bis power to meiiS their approbation . The " Health of the A isitors" having been drank ami responded to , ihc AV . M . proposed the "Health of the

P . M . ' s of the I- dge , " and alluded to the eminent services of Bro . Thompson , the first Master and founder of the lodge . Bro . II . Thompson , P . M . and Treas ,, responded , and alluded to the gratif ying position in which the lodge then stoed , for the large proportions at which it hael arrived in three years only since its consecration , was an event unparalleled in the history of Freemasonry , but they had built it on a gord foundation , and he hopul it had raised a superstructure pcifictinils parts and

honourable to the liui ' elers . He disclaimed any merit that was not shared in , by Bros . Pulsfoid , Clarke , Bajfield and others , in bringing about that result , and congratulated the bn thren , that while their comforts had been attended to , the great principle of charit y had not been foi gotten , for during the year they had been subscribers to all the Masonic Institutions , and he hoped the time was not far distant before they would send stewaids to nil their festivals . Long might the Southern Star Lodge flourish ,

and he hoped and trusted that it would continue as it had began , and become one of the brighlestorininients iu the system of Freemasonry . Some other trusts were given , and the evening was spent in a truly l . appy manner , several of the brethren contributing to Unit rc .-ull . by their vc . cal and instrumental performances , and the proceedings were brought to a close by the ty lers ' toast .

UP' . -ON LODGE ( NO . 1 , 227 ) . —The regular meeting if Ibis ; lodge took place on Thuisday , 12 fh inst ., at the Spotted Dog , ' Upton , Esx'X . The chair was occupied l .-v Bio . B . Picking , '¦ AV . M ., supported by Bros . J . L . Mather , P . M . 65 ; S . AV . j

Morton , AV . M . 22 S ; J . AV . Bolton , S . D . ; English , J . D .,- Chidloy , I . G . ; R . W . Goddard , P . M ., Sec- The lodge having been opened iu due form , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Lee and Harris , of No . 65 , were passed to the degree of F . C , and Bro . Thomas F . Kirby vvas raised to tho sublime degree of Master Mason . The ballot had boon previously taken for the admission of Messrs . J . Miles and Alfred . Boom ; those

gentlemen being present were initiated , the ceremonies being admirably worked by the AV . M . and every officer of the lodge . Some other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed and the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner provided by the host , Bro . A ause . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masoirc toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Goddard , P . M . and Sec , proposed the toast of the AV . M ., and paid a just compliment to that worthy brother for his

excellent working . The toast of " The Visitors , " was responded to by Bro . S . Lazarus , P . Prov . G . Reg ., AVilts . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the " Past Masters , " said he regretted the absence of Bros . J . Bellerby and AVescombe , the latter ( absent through ill-health ) , by his kind and genial manner , had endeared himself to every member of the lodge , aud he hoped he would be speedily restored to health . Bro . Goddard , P . M ., returned thanks for the toast . Bro . J . L . Mather , returned ,

thanks for the officers . Some excellent singing from Bros . Morton , Sharp , Bain , Bratton , and J . L . Mather , enlivened the evening ' s proceedings . After passing a delightful evening , the brethren separated at an early hour . The visitors were Bros . S . Lazarus , P . Prov . G . Beg ., Wilts , P . M ., 63 ; H . M . Levy ,. P . M ., 1 S 8 ; L . Slosely , 57 ; Potts , 65 ; Harriss , 65 ; and Garniway , 65 .

BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1 , 278 ) . —The usual meetingof this lodge was held at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , on the 19 th inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Terry , AA . M . and Prov . G . S . B for Herts , supported by Bros . John Saunders , S . AA . ; G . AV . Verry , as J . AV . ; Henry Lloyd , Sec ; Baleombe , as S . D . ; Ashburner , as I . G ' . The visitors present were Bros . Richard Spencer , P . M . of Grand Steward ' s Lodge ; AVilliam Ciouston , P . M . 33 ; John A 1 iss , P . M . 45 ; E . Vorley ,

AA . M . 87 ; Berry , 554 ; and Miles , 65 . The lodge was opened , when a ballot was taken for Mr . Crutch , which , proving unanimous , and being in attendance , he was initiated into the Order . Bro . Selvey was afterwards passed , anel Bro . Harris raised to the degree of M . 'M . The most gratifying incident that has yet occurred in this very prosperous and flourishing lodge was the presentation of a magnificently hound volume of the Sacred Law , b y -Miss Burdett Coutts ( after whom this lodge is named ) ,

accompanied with an autograph letter to the AA ' . M ., in which Miss Coutts expressed her best wishes for the welfare of the brethren who had honoured her by adopting her name , and trusted it would he acceptable to one and all . We need scarcely say how gratefully it was received by the brethren , and the AV . M . was requested to convey the thanks of the lodge to tho distinguished lady for her very handsome present . It is one of the most

elegantly hound books it has ever been our goo 1 fortune toseo , the names of the founders and first officers being tastefully illuminated in blue and gold on one page , while on the opposite one are tee arms of Miss Coutts , artistically displayed . 'I he presentation being in her own handwriting adds most materially to its value . The whole is enclosed iu a solid oak case , and reflects great credit upon Bro . B . Spencer for the admirable manner in which he has carried out Miss Coutts' wishes . The lodge having

been closed with solemn prayer , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The health of the initiate was then proposed by the >¦ ' . M ., who stated how gratified he was to have had the pleasure of introducing into fhe Order one of his oldest friends , to which the initiate briefly responded . The toast of the ATsitors was then given aud responded to by Bros . Spencer aud Cioustonwho congratulated the lodge upon its success , as also

, the admirable manner iu which the whole of the ceremonies had been worked . Bio . Hastelow , P . M ., proposed the health of the AV . M ., Bro . 'ferry , and remarked tint the brethren wore very fortunate in having such an efficient and talented brother to preside over them . Uro . Terry , in responding , thanked the brethren , very kindly for the hearty manner in which they had drank his health , and slated that it would be his earnest desire at all times

to fui then-the interests of the Burdett Coutts Lodge . The toast of fhe Officers was then given and responded to by tho S . AV . The Tyler's toast brought the evening to a close , ami the brethren separated .