Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

OLD KING'S ARMS LODGE , No . 28 . AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , on Monday , 25 th April , two brethren wore passed to the second degree , and fcho W . M .-elecc , Bro . J . A . Farlowe , wns duly installed into the chair , b y Bro . J . Boulton . The following were appointed Officers : —RIMS . Newland S . W ., Meyers J . W ., W . Pans Treasurer , Crombio Secretary ,

Biles S . D ., Debenham J . D ., II . Paas ( son of the respected Treir . u : er of tho Lodge ) I . G ., and Barret D . C . Sums of five guineas each were voted from tho Benevolent Fund to tho Boys' and Girls' Schools , to be placed on Bro . Boulton ' s list . Masonic business having thus be . m

brought to a close , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner . The usual toasts were drank , interspersed by somo excellent singing , from Bros . Newland , Debenham , Barrat , and Price . The following visitors were present : —Bros . Armytago , Christian , D'Ardonne , Trow , C . P . Farlowe , Hakowell , Notley , Prico , Tonkin , Balestra .

LODGE OF THE MARCHES , No . 611 . A GRAND Masonic Ball , in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was held under the auspices of this Lodge ( of which Bro . Rowland J . Venablos D . P . G . M . Shropshire is tho W . M . ) , in the Ludlow Assembly Rooms , on Wednesday evening , the 20 th ult ., under the patronage of Sir Offley Wakeman , Bart ., Right Wor . Provincial Grand Master of Shropshire ; Bros . . 1 . D . Allcroft

P . G . Tr . ; R . J . More , M . P ., P . M . ; and his Worship tho Mayor of Ludlow , H . T . Weyman Esq . The following brethren officiated as Stewards , viz ., J . Gray 2 G 2 , A . S . Townsend 117 , It oft' King 601 , J . E . Brooks , F . Cox , J . Cross , T . Everall , C . F . Keysoll , E . Leake , H . Lloyd , R . McBean , Arthur Marston , J . Nickson ,

W . Norton , J . Peacock , W . Putman , T . Roberts , T . J . Salwey , W . E . Sharp , V . II . Valentine , R . G . Venables , C . W . Wickstead , J . II . Williams fill , II . T . Wakelam 1132 , 11 . E . Roberts lfi 2 l , W . L . Southwell 1621 , A . G . Hudson 892 . Tho brethren present wore full Masonic clothing ( by dispensation ) , and officers

of the Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , and members of the Ludlow and other hunts , appeared in uniform . The room was profusely decorated , in the west side the banner of the Salopian Lodge of Charity , No . 117 ; above this a trophy of flags , shield , and streamers . Next came the banner of St . John ' s Lodge ,

Wellington , No . 601 , over which was a trophy of flags , streamers , and shield , Prince of Wales plume . Then came the banner of Castle Lodge , Bridgnorth , No . 1621 ; above being placed a ti-ophy of flags , streamers , and shield , with the Royal monogram in gilt on a blue ground . Next we observed tho banner of the Audley Lodge ,

Whitchurch , No . 1896 , with trophy of flags , streamers , and shield , Royal Standard . In the left corner of tho room , on the North end , were staged genestas , cinerarias , begonias , and castor oil plants , above being fixed a trophy of flags , shield , and streamers . In the centre , at tho north end of the room w . as placed a device , with the

motto "Audi , Vide , Taco , below which was a crown and motto , "Lodgo of Marches , 611 , " designed and exquisitely painted by Mr . R . Roberts , Corvo Street ( son of Alderman Roberts ) . Between the north-east door and the mantlepioce was suspended an oil painting of the Hon . Miss Ledger , the female Freemason , and painted by

George Lowe , of Stockport , in 1857 . This picture formed a great centre of attraction to the fair sex . In the centre of the wall was placed the Royal Coat of Arms , flanked by Royal Standards and Naval ensigns . From tho Royal Arms was suspended the magnificent , banner of the Provincial Gv-nnd Lodge , and the . banner

of the Lodge of the Marches , designed by Mr . Robert Roberts , the title ancl borough arms being most beautifully worked in silk by Miss Ada Putman , daughter of Bro . W . Putman , P . G . D . This banner has also a representation of the Princo of Wales ' s plume , in real ostrich tips , provided by Mr . R . Roberts . Between the

mantelpieces stood a splendid specimen of the New Zealand flax plant , from Downton Hall Conservatory , together with calceolarias and spirea . The supper room was also tastefully decorated with flngs , & c . The whole of the decorations were successfully and satisfactorily effected by Mr . Singleton Tomlinson , High Street , under the

direction and personal supervision of Mr . Arthur Marston , Dinham . The time pieces for use in the ball room were supplied by Mr . E . Robinson , Broad Street . The supper was of the most recherche description ; Mr . Henry Carter , of the Castle Hotel , catering * with his usual ability , and giving the utmost satisfaction to the

Committe and members generally . Tbe waiting arrangements were under the personal supervision of Mr . James Harris , Corve Street . The cloak rooms were in charge of Mr . S . Cooke , Mr , James Harris , and Miss L . Vale . Wines were supplied by Mr . C . F . Keysell , Bull Ring , Ludlow . Dancing commenced about 9 * 20 , to the

inspirit-PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON , No . 1996 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Royal Oat Assembly Rooms , High-streefc , Acton , on Monday , 2 nd inst There wero present Bros . F . Botley W . M ., E . Monson jun . S . W ., J . A Cammell J . W ., E . F . Earl Treasnrer , E . JL Sugg Sec , C . E . BotleV P . M . Dir . of Cers ., C . W . Francis I . G ., W . Roebuck P . G . S . B . P . M .. G . Wright I . P . M ., S . Gissing-Skelton , F . A . Russell . Visitors— Bro « W . Hirst P . M . 15 , C . Andrews P . M . 77 , J . Dale 1613 , P . G . TJ Pickering P . M . 35 , D . Sugg 1719 , W . H . Russell P . M . 40 , A , M ,

ing strains of Mr . Arthur Price ' s celebrated string band , and was kept up with much spirit till after midnight , when the members adjourned to supper , after which dancing was resumed and con . tinned with much zest till the " wee sma' " hours of the following morning . Mr . C . W . Wickstead ably officiated as M . C .

Installation Meetings, &C.

Hiscocks 72 , Capt . 11 . Gray 858 , Robert Clay 70 ( 5 , and others . Lodge having been opened in dun form , the minutes of the previous meeting were road and eonl ' inned . Bro . J . A . 0 mimell was th-m presented aa W . M . elect and dul y installed into the chair , according to ancient custom , by Bio . F . Botley 1 . 1 * 31 . in a very ablo and impressive

-manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow . —Bros . E . Monson jun . S . W ., G . Wright for Bro . J . Ward J . W ., who was on account of illness unable to be present ; C . VV . Francis S . D ., A . J . Phillips T . G ., J . E . Harrison Tyler . The usual addresses wore very ably given by tho I . P . M . Bro . S . Gissing .

Skolton , being a candidate for tlie second degree , answered the usual questions and withdrew . Lodge resumed to the second , when Bro . S . Cissing-Skelton was duly passed to tho degree oF P . O . by the Worship fnl Master . The letter received from the Pro Grand Master was read and considered , tho brethren electing

five of their members to attend the meeting . Other business having been transacted , tlio W . M . waa heartily congratulated by tho visitors present , and Lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren then adjourned to the Lyric Hall , Ealing , where a vory excellent banquet was partaken of . Tho nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts were

proposed by the W . M . and duly honoured . The health of the Worshipfnl Master was proposed by Bvo . Botley , who said ho felt proud of having installed so worthy a brother ; he had had the opportunity of watching the steady progress of tho W . M . from the foundation of tho Lodge , their Worshipful Master being ono of tho founders ; he had

done his duty to the satisfaction of the brethren and of his conscience . The Worshipful Master thanked Brother Botley for the manner in which ho had given tho toast , and the brethren for the kind way in which they had responded to it ; ho was vory pleased indeed to bo in the position of their Worshipful Master ,

find trusted they wonld have a very pleasant year together . The W . M . then gave tho toast of the Installing Master , Bro . F . Botley T . P . M ., and concluded by pinning to his breast the handsome P . M . ' s jewel , presented by tho brethren as a nm-k of esteem and appreciation for tho services rendered dnring his vear of office , and expressing a

wish that ho might bo spared for many years to wear ifc . Bro . F . Botley thanked tho W . M . and the brethren for tho kind manner in which the tonst of his health had boon received , and for tho very handsome jewel which had beeu presented to him . The toast of fcho Pasfc Masters was duly proposed , and responded to by

Bro . W . "Roebuck P . G . S . B . P . M . Ac . The Visitors' toast was responded to by Bros . W . Hirst , C . Andrews , and others . The brethren very mneh appreciated the musical programme ( under the direction of Bro . E . H . Sugg P . M . 452 , P . P . G . O . Surrey ) ; it was as follows : — Tho "National Anthem , Dr . J . Bull ; Solo , Miss E .

Bloomfield ; "God Bless the Prince of Wales , " B . Richards , Bro . E . Monson jnn . ; Song , " My mother bids me , " Haydn , Miss E . Bloomfield ; Part Song , " Tho Maiden of the Fleur do Lys , " Sydenham ; "The Clown ' s Song , " Bro . P . G . U . Pickering ; Glee , " Hero in cool grot , " Mornington ; Song , " Tho Village

Blacksmith , " Bro . W . IT . Russell ; Duet , "Trust her not , " Balfe , Misses E . and A . Bloomfield ; Song , " Tell her I love her so , " Do Fayo , Bro . F . Botley ; "A Song of tho Fonr Seasons , " Graham , Miss E .

Bloomfield ; Song , " London Bridge , " Bro . C . E . Botley P . M . The rendering ofthe songs and duet by tho Misses Bloomfield were rapturously encored . Tho Tyler ' s toasfc having been given , the brethren separated , after having spent a very pleasant evening .

RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 . UNDER the most gratifying auspices , the installation meeting of this young bnfc vigorous Lodge was held afc the Station Hotel , Richmond , < u \ Tuesday . Thero was a goodly attendance of members nnd visitors , under the presidency of Bro . W . R . Phillips P . M . 975 , Worshipful Master . Lodge was opened in form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , after which the

report of the Audit Committee , which showed the Lodge to be in si sound financial position , was submitted nnd approved . Bro . John P . Houghton was then presented as the Worshi pful Master-elect , and having assented in due form to tho usual interrogatories , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , and the ceremony of installation

was performed in impressive and perfect manner b y the retiring Master , Bro . Phillips . On the re-admission of fche brethren , the newly-installed W . M . was proclaimed and saluted with honours iu the throe degrees , and he then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . W . R , Phillips I . P . M ., E . Dare S . W .

, H . Sapsworth J . W ., W . F . Reynolds Treasnrer , G . C . Rowland Secretary , , 7 . M . Marjason S . D ., F . A . Crew J . D ., A . Aldin I . G ., R . Messum D . C , W . Rainbow Organist , T . Covell and J . Aldridr / o Steward : and F . G . Mitchell Tyler . Tho W . M . addressed a few suitable observations to each as to tho nature of his duties , and

expressed confidence as to the support thoy would ono and all accord to him dnring his year of office . The charges to tho Master , Wardens , and Brethren -were delivered b y tho Installing Officer with considerable elocutionary effect , and the entire ceremony was gone through in a manner that conduced much to the satisfaction and edification of

all present . Subsequently the ballot was opened for Mr . George Brodie Wheeler , who had been proposed by Bro . Ford , ancl seconded by Bro . Blasby P . M . The voting was unanimously in favour , and

the candidate was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , the ceremony being worked by the now Master in a style of perfection which gave promise , of proficiency during his year of office . Propositions were handed in for two eandirlat . es and one

- ¦ m , nig member ah tho next meeting , and the W . M . announced , amidst the applause of the brethren , th-it liro . Sir John Whitaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P .. P . G . W ., had very kindly offered to present tho Lodge with a set of firing gbr-so * . The gift was accented with

demonstrations of welcome , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the hon . baronet for his handsome present , to be recorded ou the minutes . Dnring the evening reference was made to the serious illness of Bro . Maton , an esteemed member of the Richmond , aud the