Integrity Lodge, No. 163.

Stationery , & c , £ 81 ys Gd ; Grand Lodge , & c . Fees and Certificates , £ 31 7 s ; Benevolent Account , including £ 50 to Male and £ 50 to Female Fund of R . M . B . I ., and a Two Guineas subscription to each of our Three Institutions , £ 106 lis . Thus , there remained to come forward to the

current account a balance on the right side of £ 146 4 s 7 d , of which £ 100 is the equivalent of 20 Masonic Hall Shares . Turning to tho Lodge donations and its votes , we find that , as regards the Boys' School , tho Lodgo has given to the General Fund ^ 610 S , giving 42 votes annually in perpetuity ,

to the Building Fnnd £ 84 , giving 32 voies annually in perpetuity , or together £ 252 , representing 74 votes . Of tho latter , tho W . M . has 40 votes and ranks as Vice-President , while tho I . P . M . has 14 votes , tho S . W . 10 votes , the Treasurer 10 votes , and 4 other votes are in respect of

the annual subscription of Two Guineas . The donations to tho Girls' School amount to £ 189 , carrying 33 votes , 23 of which are allotted to the W . M . as Vice-President , and 10 to the I . P . M . Four other votes are in respect of the annual subscription of two guineas . To tho Male and

Female Funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution the Lodge has contributed to each £ 150 , representing 30 votes in perpetuity , of these the W . M . ( Vice-President ) has 10 votes , the I . P . M . 10 votes , and the S . W . 10 votes in respect of each fund , and the annual subscription of one

guinea to each carries with it in each case four additional votes . The Lodge is likewise a patron of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution , having presented a donation of £ 100 , and receiving in return one hundred votes at each election .

Its donations to the Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks ' Orphan Institution amount to £ 57 15 s , in respect of which it enjoys one vote annually for twenty years from December 1869 , and ten votes annually from December 1876 . Thus , Integrity , No . 163 , has given altogether £ 841 to

different Masonic Institutions , and enjoys in consequence 267 votes in perpetuity , the number being further increased by 16 votes to 283 by reason of the annul subscription to each of the three central charities . It has also

eleven votes to a local charity , in return for donations amounting to fifty-five guineas . In short , and apart from annual subscriptions , the Lodge has thus far bestowed in Charity but a few shillings short of £ 900 . Well done , Integrit y ! Made Virhrfe !

Canynges Lodge, No. 1388, Bristol.

CANYNGES LODGE , No . 1388 , BRISTOL .

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL FESTIVAL .

ON Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., under the most pleasing circumstances , with a large gathering of the brethren of Canynges Lodge , and a goodly list of visitors from far and near , the installation of Officers for tho ensuing year of the abovo Lodge was , according to the brilliant York ritual , accomplished at the Freemasons' Hall . The ceremony of obligating and installing ; the "VV . M . was entrusted to and ably performed by W . Bro . Biggs P . M ., and W . Bro . J . C . Bingham took his

position as Master of the Lodge amid tho applause of the brethren . The W . M . then proceeded to iustal hi 3 Officers for tho ensning twelvo months . It was very pleasing to witness the despatch with which W . Bro . Bingham invested his staff , a convincing proof that he had studied tho important position he was destined to fill , and mastered its detail so far . The following aro the names of the Officers of the

Lodge for the following year : —Bros . J . C . Bingham W . M ., E . Burnett I . P . M ., F . Snlly S . W ., J . W . James J . W ., W . H . F . Bolt Sec , E . F . Marsh Treas ., W . B . Biggs P . M . D . C ., Chas . A . James Assist . D . C ., W . M . Lowick S . D ., L . F . Marsh J . D ., F . H . Worlock I . G ., W . Hazard P . M . Tyler , B . H . Eice Second Tyler , A . Brettle Organist . The W . M . then presented the Lodge with five pieces of furniture , viz . —

two columns and three gavels , on each of which there was a silvor shield , on which was engraven the designating emblem and appropriate inscription , as , for example— " This column , made from a team taken from the roof of St . Weoburgh's Church , was presented to the Canyngea Lodge , No . 1388 , by Bro . J . C . Bingham W . M ., 2 nd March 1878 . " This valuable gift was presented as a memento

of W . Bro . Bingham ' s accession to the chair , and was greatly appreciated by tho brethren of the Lodge , who unanimously carried a vote of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Mitchell then presented the Lodge with a very handsome sword and sheath for the uso of t ! e I . G . This gift wa 3 much appreciated , and tho brethren tendered the donor unanimous thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Trawlo then presented , in tho name of

a . few brethren , a splendid gavel , tho signal from which would bring the most exuberant and digressing brother to a sense of his position . A vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to Bro . Trawlo for this valuable gift , and dnly recorded on the minutes . The W . M . then received the hearty congratulations and best wishes of the brethren assembled , after which Bro . S . G . Homfray , P . G . S . W . Y . W . Deputy Frov . G . M . Monmouthshire , gave tho usual charges , in a most eloquent

Canynges Lodge, No. 1388, Bristol.

and impressive manner . Tho W . M . then closed the Lodge in harmony , and tho brethren adjourned to the Montagu Hotel , where a grand banquet was prepared , under the superintendence of tho highly efficient and popular hostess , Mrs . Ward . Numerous and varied though our lot has been , in many lands , to inspect tho skill of experts in tho banquetting line , wo must say we never experienced such a

charm as wo did on entering the banquetting room on this occasion . The spacious hall , thoroughly but not glaringly illuminated , the subilnedlight reflected from properly tinted walls , therefreshingand artistic display of charming exotics , tho harmonious blending of exquisite flowers , and tho delicious fragrance of tho ever welcome violet , elicited the deserving expression that the hostess emulated in

tho spirit of perfection with the estimablo and accomplished brethren of this model province . After tho brethren had done justice to a woll selected , and properly catered for Menu , tho W . M . rose to give the loyal and patriotic toast of tho Queen and the daft , which was enthusiastically received , and followed by tho brethren singing tho National Anthem . The next toast on the programme

H . Il . LT . the Grand Master , was proposed with a suitable preface , and warmly recoived , the brethren singing God Bless the Prince of Wales , accompanied by Bro . Lawsou on tho piano . The next toast , embodying the M . W . Pro Grand Master , tho K . W . D . Grand Master , and tho Grand Lodge of F . ngland , uniting with it tho namo of Bro . Homfray P . G . S . W ., Y . W . Deputy Provincial G . M .

of Monmouthshire , was dnly honoured . Bro . Homfray ably responded . On rising for tho fourth time the W . M . said , I havo now a toast to propose which brings ns nearer homo . Masonry in this Province is so successful , and so replete with every good , that wo feel suro we owo it to more than chance . I need not hositate in saying it is owing to tho sterling qualities of our Prov . Grand Officers , and considerably to

our highly esteemed brother who has honoured us with his presence this evening . His virtnes aro so woll known to yon all , his services ao manifold and so valuable that to speak of them hero would be out of place , so I will give you the toast of tho Earl of Limerick , Prov . G . M . of Bristol , Bro . Wm . A . F . Powell V . W . D . P . G . M , and tho Prov . G . Lodge of Bristol , which was drunk with tho greatest

enthusiasm . V . W . Bro . Powell in response said , W . M . and brethren , the toast just given is so extended that I must , in order to avoid making a speech , reply to each portion as briefly as possible . Allow mo first to respond on behalf of our Prov . Grand Master . The manner in which his health has been proposed and received is not warmer than should have been accoi'ded him . His Lordship is now in

the South of Fiance , whero I trust ho is enjoying himself , and whence we wish him a safe return . At ono time wo were in the custom of having two Prov . G . Lodges annually , and the advantage derived from that system of carrying on the affairs of tho Province wero so beneficial a 3 to mako me express a desire that wo may see it re-instituted . We are in tho midst of stirring events in . our Order

and it becomes tho brethren to mako themselves conversant with what is transpiring . There will be a great matter of interest in next Grand Lodge , with referenco to tho action that will bo taken in tho Grand Orient of France . Your Lodge , Worshipful Master , is a happy Lodge , and its prosperity has resulted from having proper officers , in their proper places . Wo bolieve that the

object of holding tho Lodge on a Saturday is productive of good results , as it enables many of its members to participate in its gatherings who otherwise , from their position as commercial travellers , could not possibly attend . In making this city your home , thanks to the rapid means of modern travelling , which is so diftereufc to what I nsed to experience in my primitive method of transit in

bygone days , yon can reach your homes in timo to put in an appearance at your Lodge ono Saturday in the month . Therefore I can well appreciate the object of establishing this Lodge . I should like to remark that there is a very strong desire in tho Province to try and socuro the presence of II . U . II . the Prince of Wales among us on tho occasion of the opening of the Royal Agricultural Show . Of course ,

it would be highly gratifying to us , and a great feature in our history , if we could succeed . I promise yon I shall do all in my power to farther so laudable a desire . It is with great delicacy I refer to the failure of a London bank , in which somo of onr Charity funds have been placed . Let us hopo and trust , peuding definite intelligence , that we shall not suffer so much as some brethren think . In coneln .

sion , I return you my sincere thanks for tho manner in which tho W . M . has proposed the toast , and tho brethren have received it . Prov . G . M . Powell : I rise to propose a toast which most of yon will anticipate . I have always advocated the appointment of a good man to tho chair in the East , as the prosperity of a Lodge and the harmony of its working depends greatly upon the Worshipful Master . In making

the selection you have this day of a Master to rule this Lodge , I feel yon have dono well , and must congratulate you ou your choice , feeling snre that the worthy brother has tho best wishes for the Order at heart , aud tho well-being of this Lodge as his constant care . I now give you tho health of the W . M . elect , Bro . J . 0 . Bingham . The toast was very enthusiastically received . W . Bro .

Bingham in responding said , Brethren , —The V . W . D . P . G . M . has been pleased to refer to me in the toast he has so kindly proposed , and which has been so warmly received by yon , in a most flattering manner . That speech must lead you to expeot great things from mo , bnt that remains to bo proved . I am fully persuaded that you kuow I have tho best interests of the Craft at heart , and especially

the prosperity of the Canynges Lodge . It will be my constant care when here to do my duty thoronghly , and when unable to attend I shall bo with yon in heart . Although I may , from the deep conviction of tho great responsibility placed upon me in accepting this high office , be unable to givo expression to those feelings which crowd upon mo in these exciting moments , rest assured my

endeavours shall be to fulfil my sacred obligations , and to provo more by acts than by words how truly I feel the hononr you have conferred upon me . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , I have another toast to proposo which should havo been brought before you at a moro advanced stage , but I feel confident it will be nono the less appreciated now , when I tell yon it is the health of onr respected I . P . M