Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — THE MOIRA LODGE , No . 92 .

THE installation meeting was held on Monday evening , at the Criterion , Piccadilly , under the presidency of Bro . Harold Carter , who was supported by Bros . G . C . Andrew S . W . and W . M . elect , E . Home P . M . Treasurer , Josiah Houle P . M . Secretary , Atkins P . M ., R . F . Gould G . S . D . P . M ., and other Officers and members , together with the following visitors , among whom it will be seen were several distinguished brethren : —Bros . M . J . Mclntyre G . R ., Rev . J . H .

Smith P . P . G . Chaplain Leicestershire and Rutland , John H . Scott G . J . D ., Frank Richardson G . S . D ., Magnus Ohren G . A . D . C , C . Greenwood G . S . B ., Thomas Fenn P . G . D ., R . Grey P . G . D ., Lieut .-Colonel H . Somervillo Burney G . J . D ., T . W . Kingsmill D . G . S . W . Rutland , G . P . Hague 570 , H . Dumbleton Apollo University , E . L . Home 227 , G . Wallis 916 , H . Weston P . M . 231 , W . E . Home

1826 , John Smith , J . H . C . Coles P . M . 916 , J . E . Casell 46 , J . Holah Grand Master ' s , R . M . Gardener United Service , R . Pidcock P . M . 916 , B . Coulson Robins 186 , C . Kerr W . M . 1067 , J . F . Norbury S . W . 1523 , W . Elgood late Royal Oak , C . T . Dent Westminster and Keystone , E . R . Atkins 1820 , G . Webster P . M . 569 , and W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 . After Lodge was opened , and the minutes had been read and

confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . Andrew as W . M . was proceeded with , the officiating Master jbeing Bro . Josiah Houle P . M ., who undertook tho duty last year , and was equally successful in its performance on this occasion . The W . M . then invested his Officers for the year , among them being Bros . H . F . Auldjo S . W ., T . L . Wilkinson J . W ., E . Home P . M . Treasurer , J . Houle P . M . Secretary , W . Bohm

S . D ., A . Dent J . D ., T . C . Speight Tyler . Past Masters' jewels were presented to Bros . G . J . Atkins and Edgar Home , that to the former being given in commemoration of his having entered on the fifty-third year of his membership of the Lodge , while the latter received his in recognition of his very valuable services during the last nine year 3 in the capacity of Treasurer . The presentation was suitably

acknowledged by each brother in turn . An address of congratulation was afterwards presented to Bro . R . F . Gould , on his appointment as Grand Senior Deacon , and Bro . Gould having warmly expressed his thanks for the compliment , the other business was despatched and Lodge closed . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet , which proved to be a great credit to the proprietors , Messrs . Spiers and Pond .

After dinner , the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In the case of the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful Master mentioned incidentally that to Bro . Sir Moses Montefiore , who was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in the Moira Lodge as far back as the year 1813 , was indirectly due the birth of Her Majesty in England . The worthy baronet was travelling on the

Continent towards the close of the year 1818 , when he chanced to meet their Royal Highnesses the late Duke and Duchess of Kent , and he urged on the Duke how desirable it was the heir or heiress that might be born to him should first see the light on British soil . In proposing the health of the Prince of Wales , Bro . Andrew spoke of the high appreciation in which His Royal Highness was held , and also

referred to the congratulatory resolution to the Princess of Wales , passed in Grand Lodge on the 1 st instant , in honour of her thirty , sixth birthday , when the brethren there assembled wished Her Royal Highness many happy returns of the day . In speaking of the Grand Officers , the Worshipful Master referred to the pleasure as well as efficiency with which they fulfilled their duties , and the great

popularity they enjoyed in consequence . With the toast was associated the name of Bro . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., Grand Registrar , who , in replying , expressed his thanks for the honour done both to him and his colleagues , and congratulated the Lodge on one of its members , Bro . Gould , having had conferred on him this year the great honour of a Grand Senior Deaconship . He spoke in terms of eulogy of the

brilliant services to Freemasonry of one of the brightest lights of the Moira Lodge—the late Bro . Potter , and expressed a belief that it would win additional lustre under the able sway of its present Master . He fully complimented the Installing Master ( Bro . Houle ) on the efficient and impressive manner in which he had carried out his task . Then followed the toast of the evening , which is invariably given on these

occasions , " The Pious Memory of the Earl of Moira "—afterwards Marquis of Hastings . In proposing this the Worshipful Master briefly touched upon the leading incidents in the career of that distinguished nobleman , as a soldier , a statesman , and a Freemason ; and expressed his indebtedness to Bro . Gould for having kindly furnished him with the materials for so doing . The toast was drunk in solemn silence .

The duty of proposing the health of the Worshipful Master devolved on Bro . Carter , who made several happy allnsions to the nationality of the different Worshipful Masters who had guided the destinies of the Lodge . After a suitable reply from Bro . Andrews , who trusted he should be able to fulfil the anticipations of Bro . Mclntyre , and that during his term of office he should have many dutios to perform

the W . M . proposed the toast of the Past Masters—Bros . Carter , Atkins—who , however , had been under the necessity of leaving early—Webster , Houle , Home , Harben , and Gould . Brother Carter acknowledged this , after which the toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bro . Scott G . D ., Dep . Prov . Grand Master

Sussex . The other toasts were given in order , and the brethen then rose . An admirable musical programme was provided , under the direction of Bro . Lawler , who was assisted by Miss Annie Sinclair , Bro . Schartau , and Mr . Sidney Tower , Bro . Schartau presiding at the pianoforte .

Lodge Of Harmony , No . 309 . —At the usual meeting on Thursday evening , 2 nd inst ., tho Rev . A . A . Headley , Provincial Grand Chaplain for Hants and the Isle of Wight , was unanimously elected Worshipful Master of the Lodge for the ensuing year .

Hornsey Lodge, No. 890.

HORNSEY LODGE , No . 890 .

THE installation meeting of the above Lodge was held on Friday , 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . A nnmber of the members of tho Lodge were present , and it was but natural to expect that the placing in the chair of King Solomon , for tho second time , he having already filled the office in a Surrey Lodge , of so well-known and hard-working a member of the Craft as Bro . S . J .

Turquaud P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , should cause au influx of visitors to tho Lodge—almost equal in number to the members ; they made conjointly a very large assembly . Admirably was the impressive ceremony performed by the outgoing W . M . Bro . Kempster , M . D ., eliciting the warm applause of the hearers . Bro . Turquand appointed and invested , in a formula that explicitly detailed

their several privileges and duties , his Officers , as follow : —Bros . T . G . Smith S . W ., Walters J . W ., Churchward , M . D ., S . D ., Bolton J . D ., French I . G ., Crawley D . C ., Willis W . S ., Hickman A . W . S . Bro . Kempster , M . D ., was presented with a handsome jewel , on his retirement from the chair . At tho banquet , provided by the proprietor of the Freemasons' Tavern in his best manner , the usual toasts wore given

and acknowleged . If more warmth was expressed in the reception of some where all were cordially received , those of the W . M . and the Masonic Charities might be mentioned . " The Visitors" met with fitting replies from Bros . Greenwood G . S . B . P . G . S . Surrey , Greenwood jun . P . G . R . Surrey , H . E . Travers P . P . G . D . Surrey , Tew , and others . The W . M . intimated it was his intention to be Steward to the Boys '

in June next . Bros . Binckes and Torry , in replying for the Masonic Charities , told the oft-repeated tale how worthy those Charities were of support , and told it with the charm of novelty , and with an elo . queues that will not fail , we think , to be remembered by the brethren when they aro called upon by the W . M . for support in the duty he has undertaken . Much delight was given during the evening by some

excellent singing by Miss Berrie Stephens , R . A . M ., Messrs . Lovett King , and H . Prenton , with recitations by Bro . J . A . Keable . Miss Berrie Stephens rendered Millard ' s charming song " Waiting " exquisitely , and was warmly applauded and enthusiastically encored . Bro . Turquand is to be congratulated that his first essay in the chair of a London Lodge was a deoided success .

St. Margaret's Lodge, No. 1454, Lowestoft.

ST . MARGARET'S LODGE , No . 1454 , LOWESTOFT .

THE Anniversary of St . John was held at the Masonic Hall , Lowestoft , on Monday , the 6 th instant , on which occasion Bro . William Sayer , who had been eleoted W . M . of the Lodge at the previous meeting , was dnly installed in offioe , the Installing Master being Bro . Major P . Allez P . M . P . Prov . G . S . W ., who was assisted by Bro . W . Woolner Garnham P . M . P . Prov . G . S . W . Secretary . There was a numerous gathering of the brethren from

various Lodges in the Provinces of Suffolk and Norfolk , among whom were Bros . Youell P . M . Prov . G . S . W ., F . A . Mann P . M . G . O ., Clark P . M . Prov . P . G . P ., and Crane Prov . G . J . W . The Officers and members mustered in strong force . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . Sayer in the chair of K . S . was most ably carried out

by the officiating Master and his coadjutors . After the customary salutations Bro . Sayer appointed among others the following brethren as his Officers for the year , namely , Bros . J . C . Barnes S . W ., Esthaugh J . W ., Garnham P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , Elwes S . D ., Todd J . D ., & c . After hearty good wishes had been expressed , Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet at the

Suffolk Hotel , which reflected much credit on Messrs . Hayward and Pullen , the caterers . The tables were tastefully set out with epergnes and flowers , and the room was tastefully decorated with Masouic emblems and devices . After dinner , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured , that of the W . M . being received with acclamation . The brethren separated after a most agreeable evening .

Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . — A meeting was held on Friday , 3 rd December , at Freemasons' Hall , Castle Street , Brecon . Present Bros . Frank Grundy W . M ., J . A . Whittle S . W ., T . H . Price Treasurer , John Morgan S . D ., H . O . A . Maybery Secretary , E . H . Teale Assist . Secretary , Rhys Davies J . D ., A . Orlopp Steward , E . T . Edwards ditto , James Jones Tyler ; Thomas Butcher , Richard Webb , and H . C . Rich

sen ., Past Masters . The business comprised the election of a W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing twelve months . The choice of the brethren fell on Bro . J . A . Whittle S . W . for the former office , while Bro . Price was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . James Jones reappointed Tyler . Tho W . M . elect thanked the members for the honour they had conferred upon him . A distressed brother was then relieved , and Lodge was closed .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The usual meeting took place at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., when Bro . George Davis W . M . 167 presided as W . M ., and was supported by Bros . Hemming 1287 as S . W ., Side W . M . 1507 as J . W ., W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 S . W . 1507 as acting Preceptor , E . Storr Secretary , and a numerous gathering of members .

When the Lodge had been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the work of the Fifteen Sections was at once taken in hand , the labours being thus distributed—First Lecture—Bros . A . Hubbard , W . M . Stiles , E . Storr , W . Side , J . C . Smith , Hemming , Gush . Second Lecture—T . Cull H . De Hane , Hemming , R . Larchin , E . A . Dutton . Third Lecture—E . F . Pierdon , F . W . Sillis , Edwin Storr . The work was well and

expeditiously earned out , and , in recognition of his services in the chair , a cordial vote of thanks , coupled with the further compliment of honorary membership of the Lodge , was unanimously passed to Bro . Davis , who , as cordially and in feeling terms , acknowledged the honour paid him . A similar compliment was paid to Bro . Hemming S . W . The Lodge is to be congratulated on having so efficient a Secretary as Bro . Edwin Storr , who labours most assiduously : and