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being done for the old brethren and widows elected as annuitants . It mnst be a great gratification to Freemasons that they were able to relieve so many of thoce who , in their declining days , wero com . pelltd by adversity to appeal to them . It behoved them , while they were enjoying themselves at their Lodge meetings , or elsewhere , to bear in mind the distress of those less fortunately circumstanced , and to do what they could to help them . Bro . Terry concluded by

making a forcible appeal to the W . M . and brethren to support his Institution at the next Festival , an appeal which we are pleased to say resulted in the acceptance by the W . M . of a Stewardship . The toast of the Past Masters was next given , and was ably responded to by Bros . Hawkins , Isaac , and Hall . The Officers having been toasted , Bro . Forge replied on their behalf , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .

MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE , No . 1489 . THE installation meeting was held on 3 rd inst ., at the Metropolitan Societies Asylum , Bolls Pond-roarl , when Bro . Gray was installed by Bro . Paget . Somo initiations were also performed . The outgoing Master , Bro . John Tovell , was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel .

ST . MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE , No . 1538 . THE installation meeting was held ou Wednesday , at the Guildhall Tavern . Bro . Thomas J . Robertson , after raising Bro . E . J . Harper to the third degree , installed Bro . J . P . Parkes as Master of tbe Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . After the appointment and investitnre of the Officers , the Master , in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . Robertson with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel .

ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , No . 1541 . A VERY agreeable meeting of the members of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 27 th ultimo , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viadnct . It will be in the recollection of many of onr readers that this Lodge was consecrated at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell Hill , and that onr worthy brother , the late George Kelly King , was the first W . M . Consequent npon the closing of the North London Palace , the members hi d to seek a new locale for their meetings , and

it is generally considered that they have made a wise selection in choosing the Imperial Hotel , which has secured for itself a welldeserved reputation for studying the reqnirements of its patrons . Bro . E . J . Ward presided on the occasion we are abont to recount the particulars of , and was ably snpported by Bro . Jesse Ward S . W ., Fitch J . W ., Larohin P . M . Treasurer , J . R . Stacey P . M . Secretary ,

Kearney S . D ., Snelling J . D ., Gooding I . G ., & o . After the preliminary work of opening the Lodge , and reading and confirming the minntes , Brothers Gifford and Wheatley were passed , and Brothers Doriugton , Stanley , and Boyer were raised . Routine work then received attention , and Lodge was closed .

A modest , but capitally served banquet , was then served under the superintendence of the courteous manager , Bro . A . Begbie , whoso efforts to promote the enjoyment of his guests were fnlly appredated . The after proceedings were conducted most ably , and it goes withont saying that the gathering was a thoroughly enjoyable one .

Amongst meetings that have recently taken place at this establishment we may mention that the brethren of the Perseverance Lodge assembled on Saturday , the 13 th ult ., under the presidency of their W . M . Bro . Fade , who was snpported by abont GO Craftsmen . The banquet served on this occasion gave the most unqualified

satisfaction , and all testified to the way m which Bro . Begbie ministered to the wants of his party . On Wednesday next , the 15 th inst ., the Crusaders Lodge assembles at the Imperial Hotel , when Bro . Dr . Defriez will be installed as W . M . for the next twelve months . We hope to be in a position to give a full report in onr next .

ROTHESAY LODGE , No . 1687 . THE installation meeting waa held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Inns of Court Hotel . In tho absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . R . Stacey P . M . 180 occupied the chair . Bros . F . Green sen . S . W ., E . Valeriani J . W ., Butlin Treasurer , W . C . Parsons P . M . Secretary , F . V . Green S . D ., Shaw J . D ., 'Adams I . G ., Court D . C , Colepepper W . S ., Potter Tyler . Visitors—S . Dicketts 193 , 0 . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., R . G . Brand 25 , R . Coombs P . M . 12 , T . H . Johnston 1608 , F . Freeman 1515 ,

J . R . Shand P . M . 1563 , R . J . Tavlor P . M . 144 , Freeman 55 , Ponsford 25 , W . Brindley W . M . 1604 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened , and tbe minntes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Greenwood was raised to tbe third degree , the ceremony being conducted in Bro . Stacey ' s usual perfect manner . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . F . Green sen . S . W . and W . M .

elect was presented to the Lodge and installed W . M . by Bro . J . R . Stacey . Bro . 0 . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . efficiently acted as D . C On the re-admission of tbe brethren , the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . E . Valeriani S . W ., F . V . Green jun . J . W ., Bntlin Treasurer , W . C . Parsons P . M . Secretary , Mole S . D ., Shaw J . D ., Adams I . G ., Potter Tyler . In delivering the several charges to the

Officers as he invested them , Bro . Green was very happy in his remarks ; what he said was well considered , and merited tbe applause he received . Bro . 0 . W . Parsons P . M . proposed , and Bro . Valeriani S . W . seconded , that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . R . Stacey P . M ., for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of raising and installation . This was

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nnanimonsly agreed to . Rro . Stacey having replied , and routine work done , Lodge wns closed until November . The brethren sat down to a capital banquet and . dessert , provided by Brother Gosden , the service of which gave creak satisfaction . The W . M . presided , and on rising said he wonld not give the brethren long speeches . After fnll hononr had been paid to her Most Gracious Majesty , the W . M .

said that the Lodge over which he had the honour of presiding adopted one of the titles of the Grand Master for its designation . His Royal Highness had kindly given special permission for the breth . ren to use his arms as Dnke of Rothesay . Bro . Cottebrune responded for the Grand Officers ; he wns pleased to see the W . M . in his posi . tion ; from his knowledge of what was required as regards

working , under his direction he was sure the Lodge wonld prosper . Bro . W . C Parsons P . M . and Seo . then proposed the health of the W . M ., who undoubtedly has the interests of the Lodge at heart . Theirs was a small Lodge , bnt those within it were anxious to show what they , aa a Lodge , conld do . He was sure it would continue to make progress . The present W . M . was well qualified to conduct the

bnsiness . The W . M . in reply said he felt proud to hear the encomiums passed on him by Bro . Cottebrune ; it was a pleasure to listen to them . When he should be called on to hand the gavel to the S . W ., he hoped to leave the Lodge in a prospeous condition ; this he was sure to do if the brethren would co-operate with him . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Installing Master , Bro . Stacey

P . M . 180 . The brethren had tested his qualifications to-night ; the Craft has only to ask his assistance , and it is readily given . All were proud to see him present . Bro . Stacey replying said it was indeed a pleasure to instal the W . M . Bro . Parsons had requested him to perform the ceremony , and he felt a great pleasure in complying . Any assistance the Craft required of him , his services were always

at command . Bro . Brindley W . M . 1604 and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 responded for the Visitors , and paid a just compliment to the Installing Master ; also to the W . M . for his able presiding . The toast of the I . P . M . and Secretary was next on the list , Bro . W . C . Parsons is always ready and willing to do the work ; no more experienoed brother could be found in the Order . He had been a P . M .

of another Lodge , and was well qualified for his duty . Bro . W . C . Parsons in reply said he was gratified at the remarks of the W . M . ; he felt it a duty and p leasure to ask Bro . Stacey to occupy the chair as Installing Master . He was a P . M . and Secretary , and he was sure they could not have a Brother more capable to perform that cere , mony . As far as bis dnties of Secretary of the Lodge were in

question , the members knew he was at their command . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Officers , and Bro . Valeriani S . W . responded ; he hoped to deserve all the encomiums passed npon him ; he had been Steward for the Boys' School , and would be pleased to follow for the Girls ' , and the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . Any contribution the Lodge might give would be thankfully acknowledged ; his heart was full of charity , and he hoped the brethren

would contribute a small amount each , so that a large sum might be realized . Bro . Green J . W . followed ; he fully endorsed tbe S . W . 's remarks ; he wonld follow as a Steward , and trusted they might both realise large sums for the Masonic Charities . He trusted he might eventually arrive at the grand position his worthy father now occupied . Bros . Bnllen ( Treasurer ) and Court followed , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .

The Installation Meeting of the St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 144 , took place on Monday last , the 6 fch instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . Alfred Charles Rawlings was installed in the chair by the outgoing Master Bro . Henry Cox . We hope to give a full report next week .

The Chelmer Lodge of M . M . M ., No . 342 , was consecrated at Chelmsford , ou Wednesday . The ceremony took place at the Corn Exchange , aud was conducted by the Rev . 0 . J . Martyn P . G . C . Deputy Prov . G . Master East Anglia ,

assisted by the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . Fred . Binckes Grand Mark Secretary afterwards installed the W . Master designate , Bro . J . P . Lewin . Bros . P . Cozens and Theodore Distin had charge of the musical arrangements .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 , at the Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbnry , N ., by the brethren of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 , on Wednesday , the 22 nd inst ., at seven o ' clock .

The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . G . King P . M . P . Z ., & c , at the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 , held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , opposite Wimbledon Station , on Thursday , the 16 th inst . Lodge will be opened at 6 . 45 .

The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed in the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , No . 1259 , at the Bricklayers' Arms , Narrow-street , Limehouse , on Thursday , the 16 th instant , by Bro . R . Atkins P . M . Preceptor .

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