Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : 0 : — ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

BUT for tho occurrence of Lord Mayor ' s Day on Tuesday , this Lodge would have tne ^ ns usual , at the Albion , Aldorsgatestreet ; bnt tho festivities of the day on which the City delights to honour its new Chief Magistrate was of necessity a stumbling block in the way of minor celebrations , and the St . Michael ' s Lo-lgo met at their accustomed hostelry on the evening of the following day—Wednesday . Bro . W . Radrliffe W . M . occupied tho chair , and was

warmly snpported by Bros . Dr . John Waters S . W ., Usher Back J . W ., C . Greenwood G . S . B . P . M . and Troasnror , W . W . Morgan Secretary , W . E . Young S . D ., F . J . Hentsch J . D ., T . H . Pierce I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . A . Withers , Jas . Linsdell , D . Drysdale , G . Parsons , and John Laver ; Bros . Crapper , Dickson , and Skipp . Visitors—Bros . C . Greenwood jun . J . W . 110 , S . P . Carter P . M . ( lately ) 211 , J . B . Stevenson

W . M . 1627 , W . H . Dempster W . M . 890 , J . T . lliscox P . M . 1420 , R . G . Thomas Org . 1 G 02 , and J . Pilditch W . M . 1420 . Lodge was opened , and as it was a gathoring in place of the regular meeting , there was no regular business of tho ordinary character , bnt it became the happy lot of Bro . Radcliffe to present Bros . S . P . Carter and James Linsdell , who had preceded him in the chair of tho Lodge ,

each with a handsome Past Master s jewel , in recognition of their respective services when holding tho office of W . Master . Bro . Greenwood P . M . Treasurer introduced them severally to the Wor . Master , with a few highly eulogistic remarks as to their efficient services , and the presentation having taken place , Bros . Carter and Linsdell severally acknowledged the compliment paid to them .

Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat don a to a banquet worthy of the Albion . When the cloth was removed , the usual toasts of the Queen and tho Craft and II . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . were duly honoured . Bro . Greenwood responded for that of the Grand Officers , present and past , noting incidentally , and amid mnch applause , that the Grand Master , whom he had had the

honour of attending at the solemn ceremony of laying the foundation stones of Truro Cathedral , entered heart and soul into Freemasonry , and lost no opportunity of promoting its welfare to the utmost of his ability . The toast of tho W . M . was proposed by Bro . Withers I . P . M . in cordial and felicitjus terms , and appropriately acknowledged . Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was passed , enlivened by singing and recitations , to which former ,

in the character of accompanyist , Bro . Thomas greatly and most artistically contributed . Later , the brethren bad the great honour of receiving as their guests Bros . Fowler , M . P ., and Waterlow , Sheriffs of London and Middlesex , and it is needless to say their presence was most enthusiastically greeted . The toast of their health was proposed by Bro . Greenwood Treasurer , and was suitably and most heartily acknowledged by our Bro . Sheriffs .

Earl Of Chester Lodge No. 1565.

EARL OF CHESTER LODGE No . 1565 .

rpHE pictnresqne village of Lymm was en fete on Thursday , -L 4 th November , it being the annual meeting of the Lodge . Brethren arrived from surrounding towns and villages , both by rail and road , and the pretty little Lodge room was well filled . An nnusnal number of Masters and Past Masters were present , and the whole of the proceedings passed off with eclat . Punctually at three o ' clock , W . M . Parker opened the Lodge , and the

minutes were read and coMfirmed . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree , the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmoreland , to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Richardson , was then presented , and the ceremony was thereby initiated . The Lodge having bepn opened in the third degree , and P . M . ' s placed in the

various offices , the ordinary members , retired , and the W . M . elect was entrusted . A Bund of Installed Masters was then formed , Bro . Richardson readmitted , and installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient cnstnin . Being properly " cemented" in his new position , the W . M . invested the I . P . M ., and the usual salutations , greetings and proclamations followed . The brethren were then

readmitted , and the ritual was closely followed to the end . The whole of the ceremony , and till the addresses being given by the Installing Master , much to enjoyment of those present . Labour ended , refreshment followed . The W . M . presided , and was well and ' numerously supported . The , viands and wines were of an exceptionally good quality The toast list was entered upon with spirit , tho Chairman fully

believing in the fcnith of the proverb that "Brevity is the soul of wit . " Tne toasts were all well received , and none more enthusiastically than those of the W . M . and the Installing Master . The honours were given most effectively , under the direction of the I . P . M . The music , too , was gocd , and , from beginning to end , both at labour and refreshment , the same spirit of unity , peace and concord prevailed .

Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —This popular and prosperous Lodge held its regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday afternoon . Bro . Dr . V . A . Jagielski W . M . presided , and was well supported by a strong muster of his Officers and the members , together with several Visitors . Lodge having been opened , and the programme of business despatched , the brethren sat down to banquet . The usual toast list was gone throngh most

successfully , and , as is invariably the case with this Lodge , the evening ' s entertainment was greatly enhanced by the brilliant musical efforts , both vocal and instrumental , of several among those present . We must not omit to mention that the Lodge wore tho customary ensigns of mourning out of respect to the memory of tho late Bro . Past Master Moore , whoso death took placo on tho 25 tb September last .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , at the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel , York , when the occasion brought together a very pleasant gathering of brethren . Tho Lodge was opened at 3 p . m . by the W . M . Bro . C . G . Padel Prov . G . Organist , who was snpported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead as I . P . M ., J . T . Seller S . W ., J . S . Cumberland P . M . Prov . J . G . Warden as J . W ., R . W Hollon P . M . Prov . G . Treasurer , W . II . Porritt P . M . P . P . G . W ., W .

Lawton P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., J . Todd P . M . 23 G T . P . G . R ., W . H . Gainforth W . M . 236 , C . Palliser W . M . 1337 , G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . Treasurer , James Kay Secretary , W . P . Husband Assist . Secretary , M . Millington S . D ., J . R . Jackson as J . D ., A . T . B . Turner M . C ., 0 . Marshall Organist , J . Blenkin I . G ., J . E . Wilkinson Steward , P . Pearson Tyler , and many other brethren and visitors . Lodge being

opened and the minutes read , the W . M . appointed Bros . Whytehead and Cumberland to the Wardens' chairs pro t ° < and proceeded to open the Lodge in the second degree . The W . M . elect ( Bro . J . T . Seller ) was then presented , and the ceremony of installation waa proceeded with . The Lodge was raised to the third degree , and the brethren below the rank of Installed Master having retired , a

Board of Installed Masters was opened , Bro . G . Balmford acting as Inner Gnard . The Installation was then completed , ami Bro . Seller was duly greeted and congratulated . The Board was then closed , the brethren re-admitted , and the newly . installed W . M . was saluted and greeted in the three degrees successively . He then proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Geo . Simpson

S . W ., M . Millington J . W ., Rev . J . Blake Chaplain , G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , J . Kay Secretary , T . Humphries Assist . Sec , A . T . B . Turner S . D ., J . Blenkin J . D ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . M . C ., J . R . Jackson Assist . M . C ., 0 . Marshall Organist , W . J . Girling I . G ., P . Pearson Tyler , J . E . Wilkinson and W . B . Dyson Stewards ; Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . waa appointed Preceptor .. The Installing

Master then gave the address from the West . Bro . Whytehead gave the charge to the Wardens , and Bro . Cumberland that to the brethren . The I . P . M ., Bro . C . G . Padel , then thanked the brethren for their support during the past year , stating that the condition of his health would not allow him to remain for the banquet , so that he should not have another opportunity that evening of expressing his thanks .

Bro . T . B . Whytehend was elected as tie representative of the Lodge in the Provincial Charity Association . Bro . Husband presented to the Lodge library a valuable series of books on the Cathedrals of England , also a History of York , for which he received a cordial vote of thanks . Great sympathy was expressed for the S . W . Bro . G . Simpson , who was absent through domestic affliction . A

telegram was read from Bro . the Rev . J . Blake , who was detained at home by clerical dnties . Congratulatory letters were read from the Prov . G . Master the Earl of Zetland , Bro . T . W . Tew Deputy Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire , Bro . W . J . Ilnghan P . G . D . ( Tvuvo ) , Bro Peck Prov . G . Secretary , aud many other distinguished brethren , after which the Lodge was closed with hearty good wishes . At 7

p . m . the brethren sat down to a capital banqnet , well served by their host , Bro . H . Churchill . The W . M . Bro . J . T . Seller presided , and was supported by the Deputy Prov . G . Master and about 45 Past Masters and brethren . The toast of the Grand Lodge was replied to Bro . J . P . Bell P . G . D ., and that of the Prov . G . Lodge by Bro . J . S . Cumberland Provincial J . G . Warden . Bro . Dr . Bell then gave the

health of the W . M . of the Eboracum Lodge , and » poke in the highest terms of the working of the Lodge , as well as its splendid career since the time when ho had consecrated it in 187 G . The toast of the I . P . M . and Past Masters , was responded to by Bro . T . B . Whitehead P . M ., who gave prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . The J . W . proposed the Visitors , which was responded to by Bro . C . S . Lane

P . M . 764 . Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., Provincial Charity Steward , responded to the toast of the Masonic Charities , and Bro . W . H . Gainforth W . M . 236 replied for "The Sister Lodges . " Bro . P . Matthews proposed tho Ladies , and Bro . W . B . Dyson responded . The speeches were enlivened by a programme of unusnally excellent music , including songs , duets , and glee 3 by the Lodge quartette , under

the'leadership of the'Organist , Bro . 0 . Marshall . The loving-cup of the Lodge was passed round during the banqnet , aDd the brethren separately pledged the W . M . The health and many happy returns of the day of the Deputy Prov . G . M . was drunk in an old wassail cup of silver ( temp . Charles II . ) , the property of Dr . Bell , and which he bad brought for the occasion . The toast list was quite a work of

art , and was designed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . It bore a fac simile of an ancient square , found at Limerick some years ago , and bearing a Masonic inscription . A photograph of Lord Zetland ocenpied the front page , and suitable •Masonic poetical quotations followed each toast , whilst tho margins were adorned with medallion sketches of the four bars , or gateways , of York . Amongst the brethren present , in addition to those already named , were Bros .

Whitmore York , B . Brown , B . Stephenson , Stnbbs , G . Chapman , C . Blackstone , G . C . Lee , G . D . Goodall , J . Tissiman 236 , C . Simmonds 236 , J . Church 317 , C . Blagbro 302 , G . Kirby 236 , M . Rooke 236 , A . M . White 236 , J . Wood 178 , J . Redfare 236 , R . Palliser 1337 , R . Hare 1337 , G . Garbutt 236 , and A . Hanson 236 . The excellent manner in which Bro . Padel performed the ceremonies was the theme of universal commendation .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —A meeting was held on Monday , at the George Hotel , Australianavenue , Barbican . Bros . Powell W . M ., Appletnn S . W ., Pelikan J . W ., P . M . Wing Treasurer , Fox Sec , Biddelscombe J . D ., Hancock I . G ., and

several other brethren . After preliminaries , Bro . Ward answered the questions , and was passed to tho degree of F . C . Bro . Fox worked the second section . Lodge was resnuied , and Bro . Fox worked the first , second , and third sections of the first lecture Bro . Hcale , Lodge 45 , was elected a member .