Installation Meetings, &C.

Dalston , on Tuesday , 6 th inst . The Preceptor of the Lodge , Brother Wallington , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Carr S . W ., Clark J . W ., Brasted S . D ., Robinson J . D ., Gray I . G ., Smyth , Christian , 4 c . Lodge was opened in due form , tbe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smyth candidate . Bro . Clark gave the lecture on

the tracing board in a most able and instructive manner . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Christian delivered the lecture in that degree to the pleasure of the brethren . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and regularly closed to the first . Bro . F . Carr was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his Officers in rotation . Lodge was then olosed , and adjourned .

St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.

ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE , No . 1305 .

THE members held their first ball on the 6 th inst ., at the Lang , ham Hotel . The arrangements , which were under the super , intendance of Capt . Gordon , gave great satisfaction . Bro . Benjamin Phillips , the W . M . of the Lodge , was supported by Bros . Baker P . M . Secretary , White P . M ., Chaplin , Drake , Tyler P . M ., Smith , Pope , Dunn , Roberts , Williams . Under suoh an energetic directorate the ladies and brethren had an opportunity of indulging in a social and

enjoyable evening . To endne the gathering with a more sustained interest it had been arranged that any surplus should be devoted to the Benevolent Fund attaohed to tbe Lodge . A dispensation was granted by the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , and the brethren availed themselves of the permission and donned Masonio clothing and jewels ; thus a glittering display was presented , as many

of those present had secured the right to more than one distinction for services rendered to the Craft . Dancing commenced at nine o'clock , when the Hon . Artillery string band , under the direction of Bro . Tampling , played a capital selection of music . Bros . Monflet , Pope , Dnrance , Cox and Drake acted as M . C . ' s . About twelve o ' clock the guests , nearly 150 of whom were present , adjourned to a

sumptuous supper . The tables were beautifully decorated and nothing was wanting to render the meeting a great success . The W . M . Bro Phillips proposed the toast of the Queen and the Craft ; then Bro . White S . W . P . M . 177 had great pleasure in proposing the health of one whom they all respected ; he referred to Brother Phillips , their W . M ., who was also a P . M . of tbe City of Westminster Lodge ;

be bad done his utmost to bring tbis meeting to a successful issue ; to him and to the members who had been associated with him , they were much indebted for having so numerous an assemblage present that evening . He ( Bro . White ) might say no class of individuals knew better how to enjoy themselves than Freemasons , and after their work was finished , they looked after the Charities of their

Order . This was their first Lodge ball , and he hoped it would be the forerunner of many more . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . White for the eloquent manner in which he had spoken of him . His great ambition was to get this Lodge ranked amongst the first class in the Craft , not only as regards its working , but also in its support of the Charities . He trusted the members would assist him in carrying out this object . Bro . Drake , in a few but appropriate remarks ,

responded for the Ladies , and Bro . H . M . Levy for the Visitors . To Bro . Baker great credit is due for the energy he displayed in ministering to the enjoyment of this agreeable meeting . The ladies and brethren then adjourned to the ball room , where dancing was resumed . The suite of rooms placed at tbe disposal of the Lodge and the attendance was in every respect all the brethren could wish for .

Gladsmuir Lodge, No. 1385.

GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .

THE members of this flourishing Lodge , one of the most popular in the Province ' of Herts , held their annual installation meeting on Friday , 26 th ult ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . There was a good attendance ; the Past Masters who supported Bro . J . 6 . Tolland , the W . M ., being Bros . John Lowthin Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden Herts ( Treasurer ) , Hayward Edwards , Frederick Venables , Robert Fisher Young ( Secretary ) , Charles Gray , John Enerby , and

James Cutbush . There were several Visitors , amongst whom we may mention Bros . J . E . Dawson Provincial Grand Secretary Herts , Binstead ( Seoretary Commercial Travellers' Sohool ) , A . Hickman W . M . 228 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , Ac . After Lodge had been formally constituted and opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Marriott was raised to the sublime degree

after which the ballot was brought into requisition for Mr . Walter Barrett , proposed by Bro . Durham , Organist , seconded by Bro . P . M . Gray ; and for Mr . William Nelson , proposed by Bro . Schmidt I . G ., seconded by Bro . Tolland W . M . The result proved unanimous in favour of these candidates , who were then introduced , and Bro . Yolland conducted the ceremony of initiating them into the mysteries

and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . James Terry P . M . 228 , & e ., Past Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , then took the chair as Installing Master , and Bro . Charles Allen , the Senior Warden , was introduced and duly obligated as W . M . elecl . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Brother Allen was regularly inducted into the chair of tbe Lodge . After the usual salutations , the Officers

were invested , as follows : —Bros . George Askew P . M . 1479 S . W ., John Brittain J . W ., Robert Fisher Young P . M . Sec , Hopkins S . D ., Schmidt J . D ., Lewis I . G ., Durham Org ., and R . W . Goddard Tyler . Bro . Terry then gave tbe customary addresses , in admirable style , and resumed bis seat amidst hearty congratulations . A Past Master ' s

jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., and full recognition made of the zeal he had displayed for the interests of his Lodge during his year of office . Amongst other items of business transacted during the evening was the balloting for a Life Governorship in accordance with Rule IX . of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund . This resulted in favour of Bro . James Cutbush P . M . Bro . John Lowthin was ap-

Gladsmuir Lodge, No. 1385.

pointed Representative to serve on Prov . Audit Committee , and the election of Trustees and Officers , in accordance with Rule VI . of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund , resulted in the several brethren whose services had given such satisfaction during the past year retaining their respective positions . Several letters , expressing regret at inability to be present having been read ( notably communications from

the Prov . G . Master Bro . T . F . Halsoy , M . P ., nud the D . G . M . Bro . Dr . Wilson lies ) , hearty good wishes were tendered by tho numerous body of Visitors , and Lodge was closed . The banqnet was then served by Bro . Hall , who personally superintended . The Red Lion has deservedly gained for itself a high reputation for tho way in whioh it ministers to the creature comforts of its patrons , and if on this

oocasion it was not qnite up to its standard , we fear the fault was more with the guests than with the host , who certainly spared no effort to make matters pleasant . On the removal of the oloth the customary toast list was fully honoured , and as usual at the Gladsmuir the claims of the Masonio Institutions on the pursestrings of the members were fully enforced . The W . M . Bro . Charles Allen signified his in . tention to serve as Steward at the next Festival of the Benevolent

Institntion , and liberal contributions were made to hn list . Bro . James Cutbush P . M ., who so nobly follows the example set by hia brother , the late William Cutbush , announced he would undertake the duties of Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , to be held in June next , and from our worthy brother ' s great energy we are convinced Bro . Binckes will have ample cause of congratulation that tbis little Province is to be so well represented .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —Held at Bro . Serjeant's , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , E . C . The usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday evening , 7 th instant , Bros . Patrick W . M ., Andrews S . W ., Serjeant J . W ., Pinder Preceptor , Clark J . D ., Black I . G ., Millington Sec .: also Bros . Leoffler , Claverley , Gieseke , Kramm , Rowe , & c , & o . The Lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsd , Bro . Leoffler being the can .

didate . Bro . Anderson worked the second section of the first lecture , assisted by Bro . Rowej and the seventh section , assisted by Bro . Pinder . The sum of five guineas was voted from the Lodge funds , and placed on Bro . Clark ' s list , he being a Steward for the Old People ' s Institution . Bro . Andrews was eleoted W . M . for the ensuing week . The brethren of the above Lodge particularly call attention to the change of meeting night , viz ., from Thursday to Wednesday .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No 507 . —At the meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . A . J . Styles presided as W . M ., having as Officers Bros . 0 . H . Wiltshire S . W ., H . H . Wiltshire J . W ., J . N . Bate S . D ., J . Sarjeant J . D ,, M . E . Stokes

I . G . Amongst other members present were Bros . James Stevens P . M . and Preceptor , Richard Poore Secretary , Richardson , & o . The Lodge was opened and minutes were confirmed . The sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , and explanations given by the Preceptor . Bro . C . H . Wiltshire was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and the Lodge was then olosed in perfeot harmony .

Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction , No . 1541 . — This excellent Lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday evening , 3 rd February , at the Station Tavern , Camberwell New-road , and waa very numerously attended . The Officers were Bros . Price W . M ., Butter worth S . W ., Eideman J . W ., Stokes S . D ., Woods J . D ., Johnson I . G ., J . R . Stacey Preceptor , Dawson Treasurer , Martin Steward , and

the following were amongst the brethren present : —Snell , Westley , H . Thompson , Sherring , Appleton , Bowler , Langton , Jamieson , Luckhurst , C . A . Woods , E . Farwig , Stafford , Walter , Broiling , Wilson , Becket , Hill , Soudan , Reynolds , Banks , Cooper , Taylor , Webb , Stevens , Matz , Haywocd . The Lodge having been dnly opened , the first , second , third and fonrth sections of the first lecture were

worked , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Reynolds , the celebrated cornet player , of the Pimlico Lodge , No . 1772 , being the candidate . At the conclusion great satisfaction was expressed as to the very perfect way in which the W . Master had discharged his duties , and Bro . Stacey proposed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Price for the excellent

manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation , it being the first time he had ever occupied the chair . Bro . Price returned thanks , and said Buch a vote was most gratifying to him . Brs . Butterworth was elected W . Master for the ensuing meeting , and the Lodge was closed . After whioh a concert , by the members of tbe club , was held , when some excellent songs were sung . During

the evening Bro . Reynolds delighted tbe company by bis accompaniment to Bro . Metz , who presided at the pianoforte . Bro . Reynolds severally played "Home , Sweet Home , " "The Last Rose of Summer , " and " Ton'll remember me , " all of whioh were most enthusiastically applauded . Several recitations were given , and the entire evening was passed in a most agreeable manner .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Meeting held at the Institnte , Ealing , Tuesday , 6 th February . Present—Bros . H . E . Tucker W . M ., Dyer S . D ., Smith J . D ., Cunningham S . D ,, Gasson J . D ., Wells Secretary , Coop I . G . ; also Bros . Green P . M ., Kasuer P . M ., Jones , Bellerby , Clarke , Danby , Hadley , and Essex . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed

the ceremony of initiation , Brother Bellerby candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Brother Jones candidate . Brother Hadley answered the qnestions leading to the third degree and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Brother Danby candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and was closed in the usual form , and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday , 13 th February .