Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : 0 : — PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1445 . THE installation meeting was held on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate . The chair was taken by the retiring Master , Bro . J . A . Robson , who was supported by the Officers

of the Lodge and the following Visitors : —W . J . Heath J . D . 766 , C . Cox P . M . 1566 , E . Williams P . M . 933 , J . G . Twinn J . W . 1306 , G . H . Stephens W . M . 1623 , R . W . Galer S . D . 1366 , J . B . Reid 1364 , C . Fleming 1981 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , J . Zanzig S . D . 201 , E . R . Clynn 2048 , V . Jagielski P . M . 534 , Thos . Enderson J . W . 606 , W . E .

Johnson 1763 , J . Gibbs 1613 , R . Medwin P . M . 1613 . After Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of last regular meeting , and those of an emergency meeting held on the 13 th ult ., were read and confirmed . The ballot was then brought into requisition for the initiation of Mr . George Edwin Lucas , who had for sponsors Bros .

Wilkinson and Tyson . A second applicant , who desired to participate in a study of our mysteries , was now brought forward in the person of Mr . Charles Harris , who had secured for his introduction the good offices of the brethren named above , viz ., Bros . Wilkinson and Tyson , who undertook the responsibility of supporting his

application . The result of the ballot was favourable to both candidates , who were then separately introduced , and inducted into the mysteries of the first degree of Freemasonry . The Auditors' report was next presented ; this was eminently satisfactory , and showed a balance in the hands of the Treasurer , after all claims had been

settled . The W . M . was presented , and in due course the ceremony of installation was completed by Bro . Robson , who performed the work in a manner that reflected the highest credit upon him . The following brethren were appointed as the Officers of tbe year : — Bros . H . Seymour-Clarke S . W ., Joseph Chamberlain J . W ., W . H .

Myers P . M . Treas ., J . A . Robson P . M . Sec , H . Winkley S . D ., Smith J . D ., F . J . West I . G ., E . J . Haviland D . C , W . Tombs Steward . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master , who was complimented on the ability he had displayed in the work during his year of office , and on the satisfactory condition in which he handed

the Lodge over to his successor . In acknowledgment , Bro . Robson expressed his determination to do all that lay in bis power to sustain the Lodge in its present position . He was very gratified to know that his efforts had met with success , and that what he had attempted had merited approval at the hands of the brethren .

Reference was likewise made to the services rendered to the Lodge by Bro . H . Winkley , in the capacity of Acting Secretary , and he received the cordial thanks of the members for what he had done . Lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren repaired to banquet , which was presided over by the Worshipful Master , who in due

course proposed the toasts customary on these occasions . The health of the Worshipful Master was proposed by the I . P . M ., who spoke of the abililt- Bro . Kimbell had displayed in the various offices and since his initiation in the Lodge . In reply , the Worshipful Master , after thanking the brethren for their reception of the toast ,

assured them he should do his ntmost to carry out the duties of his office , to the advantage of tho Lodge and the comfort and happiness of the brethren . After a song by Bro . Dr . Jagielski , the toast of the Past Masters was given , and in reply Bro . Robson said his interest in the Lodge was of a permanent character . What he could do to

promote the prosperity of the Lodge would be most cheerfully undertaken . Bro . W . H . Myers , who was the next to respond , took a retrospective glance at the career of tho Lodge , and said it was gratifying to know there was then just double the number of members on the roll of the Lodge as when they left their

old quarters at Dalston . There were but three of the founders of the Lodge now associated with it , but ho and his coadjutors in this regard felt the Lodge was never in a more prosperous condition . He anticipated for the Lodge a enreer of extended and increased usefulness . Bros . Lewis and MacDonald , the

other Past Masters of the Lodgo present also replied . For the Visitors Bros . Cox , Dr . Jagielski , Williams , Morgan and others responded . Bro . Cox spoke in eulogistic terms of the working and ability displayed in the management of the Lodge . Dr . Jagiflski thanked the Worshipful Master for reference

to his Lodge—the Polish National , —and briefly sketched its career from tbe granting of its warrant by the Earl of Zetland The Initiates' toast was followed by the Entered Apprentice ' s Song , given by Bro . P . M . Young , the Organist of the Lodije , and was

suitably acknowledged by the newly-admitted members . The Officers wero also complimented , and tho proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the usual manner . Dnring the evening several songs were given , Mr . Gavgett and Miss Thomas ( v » ho accompanied the singers throughout ) deserving especial praise .

Duke Of Connaught Lodge, No. 1,834.

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1 , 834 .

TpHERE was a numerous and representative gathering of the 1 members of this Lodge at the Freemasons' Hall , Landporfc , on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., on the occasion of the installation of Bro . T . Cunningham as Worshipful Master for the ensning year . The

ceremony was impressively performed by the retiring WM ., Bro . J . W . Westaway Prov . G . Std . B ., who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services . The W . M . appointed his Officers as under : Bros . J . W . Westawav I . P . M ., I . S . Gardner S . W ., C . W . Bevis J . W ., S . R . Ellis P . M . Treas ., D . T . Rule Sec , W . H . Baker S . D ., W . W .

Slade J . D ., G . T . Avion D . C , T . F . Wilton Org ., R . G . Farland I . G ., E . Penney and T . J . Suter Stewards , J . Exell Tyler . Among the visiting brethren present at the banquet which followed were Bros . Aldermen W . D . King and A . Cndlipp , G . Rake , R . W . Beale , J . G . Niven . T . Good , Mason , Gieve , Hill , Dempsey , Naylor , Drake , Lancaster , Rastriok , Long , Backlur , Jolliffe , Bond , Williams , J . W .

Duke Of Connaught Lodge, No. 1,834.

Gardner , Marshallsay , Blanche , Sylvester , Miles , Green , Gnnnell , Croncher , Corke , Boulton , Bainton , & c . The health of the W . M . was proposed in fraternal and felicitous terms by Alderman King , and appropriately responded to by Bro . Cunningham . The usual toasts were given , and the vocal contributions were accompanied by Bros . Miles and Sylvester .

George Price Lodge, No. 2,096.

GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 2 , 096 .

THE fourth regular meeting was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Wednesday the 26 th ult . Bros . J . D . Langton W . M ., H . M . Hobbs S . W ., F . T . Ridpath J . W ., J . Langton Treasurer , J . S . Eraser Secretary , M . L . Levey J . D ., John G . Horsey P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , George Price P . G . Treas . Surrey , W . D . Merritt , W . S . Oates , E . C Holdsworfch , C Holden , W . Fraser , J . Rosenberg , A . B .

Crundall , J . Klein , W . Lane Tyler . Visitors : W . Grellier I . G . 21 , H . J . Smith 1475 , R . Conrock 186 , G . C Burry P . P . G . O . Surrey , 0 . Daniels P . M . 65 , E . R . Holton 2021 , J . T . Hoerth 1790 , A . Daw Kerrell P . M . 145 . The W . M . invested Bro . W . D . Merritt P . M . 1000 as acting I . P . M . Bros . Oates , Holdsworfch , Holden and Rosenberg , candidates

for raising , were entrusted , and subsequently raised to tho degree of M . M . Mr . A . B . Crundall , previously approved , was initiated into Freemasonry , this , as well as the previous ceremonies , being performed by the W . M . in his usual faultless style , although suffering from the effects of a severe cold . The W . M . afterwards appointed and

invested Bro . Oates as Steward , and that brother proposed a gentleman for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M . intimated his desire to represent the Lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the offer was accepted . Bro .

Hobbs S . W . gave notice that afc the next meeting he would move that such a sura as the funds of the Lodge wonld permit , not exceeding 10 guineas , be placed on the W . M . 's list . The W . M . in the course of the meetinor drew the attention of the brethren to the testimonial

then being got up by the different Surrey Lodges to show their sincere appreciation of the services rendered to the Province by Bro . the Rev . C W . Arnold Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Surrey .

Lodge was closed and adjourned until the fourth Wednesday in April , the brethren retiring to the banquet room , where a very excellent repast was served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bentley , the able and courteous manager of the hotel .

Eoyal Jubilee Lodge of Instruction , No . 72 . — A new Lodge of Instruction was opened on Wednesday evening , 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Trew's , Unity Tavern , Strand ( adjoining the Opera Comique Theatre ) . The following brethren were present : —Bros . E . Walker as Preceptor , N . Turner W . M ., A . Darch S . W ., C R . Wil-Hams J . W ., J . D . Simmonds S . D ., D . T . Davies I . G ., E . W . Lewcock

Secretary ; Bros . F . H . Williams , C H . Trew , J . Braham , E . Williams , M . E . Stokes , all of the Jubilee Lodge , No . 72 ; also Bros . J . Stevens , H . Baldwin , Perkins , T . Brady , W . J . Fernley , J . Jones , & c . The members of the Royal Jubilee Lodge present became members , and the remainder were unanimously elected members of the Lodge

of Instruction , Bro . Stevens being elected an hon . member . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of a preliminary meeting were read . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed . Bro . Darch was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Officers were appointed in rotation . A Committee was formed

for the purpose of framing the Bye-laws . A proposition was unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Turner for his services as W . M . on this the first meeting ; aa

also a proposition that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had so kindly presented furniture to the Lodge . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned till Wednesday next , at 8 p . m .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , afc tho Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . W . T . Hunt jun . W . M ., J . Bedford Williams S . W ., Mansfield J . W ., S . R . Speight P . M . Sec , Catt S . D ., Prior J . D ., Stringer I . G . j P . M . ' s Bros . Hutchings Preceptor , J . W . Freeman , and Bros . J . J . Pitt , W . B . Mansfield , Joyce , Till , Penrose . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . W . B . Mansfield candidate . Lodge was then called off ; on resuming , tho questions leading to the degree of Fellow Craft were very well answered by Bro . Joyce . Lodgo was opened in the second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed .

Lodge resumed , and Bro . J . B . Williams was elected W . M . for the ensuing Thursday . Bro . Stringer , W . M . of the Royal Oak Lodge , presented to the Lodge a very handsome Masonic carpet , and a cordial vote of thanks was given to him for the same . Lodge was then closed in due form .

Eose ' of Denmark Lodge of Instruction , No . 975 . — The ceremony of installation was rehearsed on Monday evening last , 31 st August , at the Ganden Hotel , Clapham Station , by the able Preceptor of the Lodge , Bro . Edw . Ayling P . M . 975 , when a good muster of the members rallied round him on the occasion . As a token of the great interest taken in the proceedings , a Board of

Installed Masters was constituted , consisting of as many as thirteen brethren . The ceremony was rehearsed in a satisfactory manner , Bro . Stranger acting as W . M . elect , and the several addresses were so ably and impressively given as to evoke frequent expressions of

approval on the part of the brethren assembled . A cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Ayling was proposed and carried unanimously , and ordered to be entered on tho minutes , for tho able manner in which he had discharged his duties that evening . Bro . Ayling , in an appropriate reply , stated that he folfc highly gratified to see so mau /