Installation Meetings, &C.

appreciated . Bro . Catlin was appointed to preside at the next meeting , and after the readhi < r , by tho Secretary , of some letters ancl telegrams , Lodge was closed . In addition to those already named there were present—Bros . H . L . Duke 227 , E . II . Sugg P . M . 451 , Weeden P . M ., Stephens 1612 , II . Woodbridgo 1612 , iVyo 1612 , 0 . E . Botley 780 , Phillips , Lambert , Nicholson , Taplin , Brooks ( Sec ) , & o .

BURGOYNE LODGE , No . 902 . THE annual meeting of this Lodgo was held on Monday , the 27 th ultimo , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . There was a very large attendance , nearly eighty brethren being present , among them being Bros . Georgo Wale W . M ., F . J . C . Taylor I . P . M ., Georgo Gabb S . W ., W . Wilkins J . W ., Samuel Poynter Treasurer , H . 0 . Jefferys Secretary , G . D . Bundy S . D . ; Past Masters H . A . Pocock , S . J . Bvng ,

E . H . Harvey , E . A . Field , G . Brooks , Henry Smitb , and the followinn * Visitors : —Bros . E . P . Forge W . M . 1950 , T . F . Harvey S . D . 174 , C . ° Salter 1743 , J . J . Berry P . M . 954 , G . T . Clayton J . W . 1872 , H . Perks I . G . 209 , T . S . Watts P . M . 916 , W . Williams S . D . 1791 , James Stevens P . M . 1426 , John L . Mather P . P . G . D . C . Herts , T . Crapper 211 , W . H . Eichards 476 , T . Drewett 20 , W . W . Morgan pin

J . W . 1107 , J . Fidler M . C . 1550 , E . W . Watson 1702 , C . Walser 538 , J . Phillips 256 , A . J . Berry Secretary 1695 , F . G . Longley P . M . 1261 , J . B . Poole P . M . nnd Secretary 27 , H . J . Gabb P . M . 813 , J . Drewett 1638 , J . J . Pike 73 , E . Baverstock 177 , J . Edwards J . D . 1662 , A . F . Inman Steward 1662 . Lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , it was advanced , and Bros . Bradley nnd Oliver were

raised . Bro . Bean was next passed , and then the ballot was taken for four candidates for initiation and one for joining . All were accepted , and in due course Messrs . James Phillips , Henry Moss , Eiohard Aubrey , Bonner , and William Ashby were admitted to a participation in the mysteries of the Craffc . Lod * e was called off , and on the resumption of business Bro . George Gabb , the W . M . elect .

was presented and duly obligated . He was then resrularly installed , and appointed tho following brethren as his Officers , viz ., Bros . Wilkins S . W ., Bundy J . W ., Poynter P . M . Treasnrer , Jefferys P . M . Secretary , Battie S . D ., Williams J . D ., Groom I . G ., Norringfcon and Castell Stewards , Field P . M . M . C . A notice of motion for next meeting was given , and tben the "Master closed theLodge . Banquet , served

in really first-rate style , in the Pillar Hall , followed , Bro . F . Clemow personally superintending . At the conclusion of the repast , the W . M . proposed the toasfc of the Queen and tbe Craft , wbich wns followed by that of the Grand Master and the Grand Officers . Bro . Wale I . P . M . then assumed the gavel . Ho considered it a very pleasing dufcy to be called npon to propose the health of fche W . M . All he

conld wish was that he might pass as happy a year as thafc he jusfc gone throngh . The toast was well received , and after a song the W . M . replied . He tendered his thanks . As he said last mouth , when the brethren were kind enough to elecfc him to the office of Master , he hoped their confidence wonld nofc be misplaced . He should do his utmost to perform the work of the office creditably , aud in a

manner that should meet the approval of the brethren . The working of the Burgoyne Lodge had for many years pasfc been performed creditably , and he hoped to be ablo to maintain fche reputation the Lodge had acquired . When he w"S initiated , by Bro . P . M . Field , he made up his mind to try for the office of Worshipfnl Master . Nothing wonld be left undone on his part to render the brethren

happy , not only in Lodge bnt afterwards . He hoped he might be as successful as his predecessors in the office of W . M . He then proposed the health of the I . P . M . He felt this was a toast that would be gratifying to every brother in the room . If one man more than another deserved his health proposed , it was their I . P . M . The way in which he had performed his work was highly creditable . He had

worked throughout the past year , without needing any aid from his Pasfc Masters . Before putting this toast to the meeting , the W . M . had a very pleasing duty , one of the mosfc pleasing he had had to perform since he bad been a member of this Lodge , and that was to present to his predecessor the Past Master ' s jewel that had been voted by the brethen . He must not accept ifc for its intrinsic

value alone , bnt rather receive it as a memento of the good feeling that was felt by each brother towards their I . P . M . The W . M . hoped his predecessor might be among them for many years , to add lustre to the Burgoyne Lodge . The I . P . M . tendered his thanks , both for the way in which tbe toasfc had been received , ancl also for tho jewel which the brethren had presented him , he shonld always wear the gift

with pride . He felt the brethren all knew how much ho had the interests of the Burgoyne Lodgo at heart ; he could assure them he should never fail to further its interests whenever ho had thn opportunity . The Master then gave the toast of tho Initiates . This toast was one always well received in a Masonic Lodge , bnt particularly so when they had to welcome four such brethren as those admitted

to the Burgoyne Lodge that night . Tho Master felt the Lodge had every reason to be proud of them , and ho trusted they wonld each become worthy members of tlio Lodge , and at the samo time good Masons , for ho was a'wnys of opinion that it was impossible for any one to be a good Mason and at the same time abaci man . Tn conclusion he conld but express a hope that the brethren admitted that

night might reap advantage from thn step they had taken . Each of the initiates replied . Bro . Phillips hoped he and his brother initiates mighfc do nil that was expected of them . Bro . Moss saVl lie had always believed in the brotherhood ol'mankind , but . never before had he seen it so fully amplified as he had done that night . It , would be his endeavour to mako such progress in Freemasonry ns one day t "

attain the oflice the W . M . then occupied . Bro . Bonner followed . Bro . Ashb y felt that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to rise to the position of Master of the Lodge , a post ho hoped one day to attain . The health of tiie Visitors wns next given from tin Chair . The W . M . assured tlie guests , in the name of thoLodjre , that nothing gave them greater pleasure than to welcome tho brethren present that ni ghfc . They hoped the Visitors were pleased with

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what thoy had seen in Lodge , and satisfied with what had followed . Bros . Mather , Stevens , Drewett , Morgan , Gabb , aud Longley replied , after which tlie VV . M . proposed the Past Masters . The P . M . ' s , one aud all , were pleased to do all tbey could for the Lodgo . It- was not in many Lodges such a number of brethren who had passed the chair were present as was the case thafc night ; the Master felt

pleased to see them . Thoy had been a credit to the Lodge in fche pasfc , and he hoped they mighfc long continue so . Bro . Harvey , fche oldest P . M ., replied . He referred to the presence at the opening of the Lodgo that day of some half dozen of the Past Masters—a fact which ho considered reflected great credit on the body . He

and his brother P . M . s were very pleased to see the Lodge in so prosperous a state , and hoped it wonld ever continue the same successful career . The toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary , the Officers of the Lodge , and that by the Tyler brought the proceedings to a close . Some excellent songs , and a recitation by Bro . P . M . Field , added greatly to the enjoyment of the brethren .

THE regular meeting of fchis Lodge was beld on Thursday , 23 rd ult ., afc the Eegenfc Masonio Hall , Air-sfcreefc , Eegenfc-sfcreefc . Bros . J . Wangh W . M ., J . Hammond S . W ., Eastgate J . W ., J . E . Shand P . M . Treasnrer , E . J . Scott P . M . Secretary , G . Jones S . D ., H . Lee J . D ., W . C . Smith I . G ., Hill Steward , Hoare Organist , B . H . Swallow P . M ., White P . M . Lodge having been opened and advanced , Bros . HoFman and Eadcliffe were raised to tbe third degree , Bro . J . Barney ,

No . 1567 , was elected as a joining member , and the ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . W . F . Gourlie , E . D . Armstrong and T . Bates ; this proving unanimous in their favour , they were initiated into the Order . The widow of a deceased brother was relieved from the Benevolent Fund with the sum of £ 10 . The W . M . having announced that ifc waa his intention to act as Steward for the next

Festival of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge to be placed on his list . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of banquet , after which the customary toasts were given . Bro . Shand gave that of the W . M . He felt snre the health of their Master would be drunk with all honour . They had that evening had the opportunity of

witnessing his fitness for the office , he having been called upon to work both the first and third degrees . He had accomplished the task in a very gratifying manner . He was sure the W . M . would do all thafc mighfc be required of him . The W . M . tendered his thanksho shonld clo his best for the benefit of the Lodge , and hoped that afc the termination of his year of office the brethren would be able to

express satisfaction with him . He next proposed the health of the Initiates . Bro . Gonrlie , iu reply , was sorry his two brother Initiates had been obliged to leave early in the evening , in consequence of their residing in tbe country . On his , and on their behalf , he returned sincere thanks for the honour that had been done them by the City of Westminster Lodge . He hoped they would each

become a credit to tbe Order . The toasfc of the V isitors followed , from the chair , and to this the several gnests replied . Speaking of the Past Masters , the W . M . expressed the pleasure he felt in following such esteemed brethren as those who had preceded him iu the chair of the City of Westminster Lodge . Bros . Swallow , White , and Shand replied , expressing the pleasure tbey each felt in the

prosperous state of the Lodge , and paying a just compliment to the present occupant of the chair . The brethren might rely on fche Pasfc Masters at all times doing what lay in their power to advance tho interests of the Lodge . The toasfc of the Treasurer and Secretary was next on the list .- The W . M . felt the funds of the Lodge could

not be entrusted to a more worthy Mason than Bro . Shand , while as regarded the Secretary , he considered the brethren owed Bro . Scott a debt of gratitude for the way in which be had always discharged the duties of his office . The Officers' health was duly honoured , and then tho Tyler's toasfc was given , bringing to an end the clay ' s proceedings . Among the Visitors wero Bros . J . McLean W . M . 177 ,

H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Eeckley W . M . 507 , E . Knighfc 733 , J . W Curtis 733 , G . Woods P . M . 755 , H . Tinney 1319 , J . Green 1365 , W , Carrington S . W . 1791 .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held afc the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 25 th Febrnary . Present —Bros . A . Ferrar W . M ., Weeden S . W ., Dignam J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Former Secretary , G . Ferrar S . D ., Taylor J . D ., Gribbell I . G . , * also Bros . Houghton , Selig , E . Defriez , A . M . Marks , Eobinson , W . Williams , Money , Spencer , E . M . Jones , Archer , Forge , A . Season ,

T . Eeasnn , Eichardson , C . Lorkin , Trewinnard , Gilham , J . A . Powell , & o . Lodge opened with the usual formalities , and the minutes of tho last meeting were rend and confirmed . Lodge opened in the second degree , when Bro . Houghton answered the questions and was entrusted . Lodgo opened in tho third , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including tlie traditional history . Lodgo resumed to

the first . Bro . terrar vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Gilham . Bro . Forge having proved his efficiency as an E . A ., was duly entrusted . Lodge being resumed to the second degree , the ceremony of pnssiiiLT was rehearsed , Bro . Forgo acting as candidate . Brother Ferrar again took the chair . Bro . G . Taylor of the Humphrey Cbetham ( Manchester ) Lodge , No . 645 , was elec t ed a member . Brother Weeden was appointed W . M . for the ensiling week . The annual

statement was read by the Secretary , and unanimously adopted , llro . Fenner was re elected Secretary , and Bro . C . Lorkin Treasnrer . A vote !> f thanks was awarded to Bro . Preceptor , and this was gracefully acknowledged . Bro . Secretary was requested to send a letter n tho late Treasurer ( Bro . Halford ) , thanking him for his past ^ rvices . A vote of thanks was ordered to be entered on the minutes to Bro . Halford , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .