Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 .

nniTE installation meeting of this Lodge was held ou the 2 nd ii st . J- at Freemasons' Hull , and was numerously attended . The Lodge was honoured by tlie presence of the Grand Secretary and Bro . J . Lewis Thomas P . A . G . D . C , and many other visiting Bro . thvn Tlie retiring W . M . Bro . J . S . Hodson stai ed that before leaving i he chair it was his pleasing dnty to aunounco that . Bro . Lindner P . M . had presented to the Lodge a very elegant set of silver jewels , and

he proposed that tho thauku of Iho Lodge to Bro . Lindner for Ins handsome present bo recorded on tho minutes . Bro . J . S . llodsou the retiring W . M . then performed the ceremony of installation upon his successor , Bro . Marcus D . Loewenstark , in a most impressive manner . Tho following brethren were appointed to office , namely—Bros . C . Wynne S . W ., G . J . "Moor-croft J . W ., J . W . Harvey S . D .,

T . Hawkins J . D ., J . J . Wilson Treas ., J . Dyto P . M . Secretary , H . G . Batson I . G . The W . M . thon in felicitous te , rms presented Bro . J . S . Hodson I . P . M . with a jewel , previously voted by the Lodge , for his very efficient services during the past year , which gift Bro . Hodson acknowledged iu a most eloquent speech . Tho brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet provided for them in the Crown room of tho

Freemasons Tavern . After tho nsiinl loyal toasts had been given , Miss Edith Samuel favoured the brethren with a brilliant pianoforte solo , entitled " Robert Burns' Selections , " which had been specially composed for tho occasion , and which was most enthusiastically received . Tho W . M . in proposing tho health of tho Grand Officers , remarked that it was not only an honour but a pleasure to be entitled

to attend tho meetings of Grand Lodgo , because tho Grand Officers , in addition to being most competent in tho exercise of their duties , wero most aflablo and courteous in manner ; ho believed that tho G . M . was thoroughly well supported by his Officers , and particularly by tho Grand Secretary Bro . Shadwell Gierke , who had honoured tho Lodgo by his presence that evening . Tho Grand Secretary not only

had tho confidence of the G . M . in his Masonic capacity , bnfc also enjoyed II . R . H . ' s personal friendship , and this ho considered must tend to enhance tho prospects of Freemasonry . Ho was delighted to find that two Grand Officers had been ablo to spare timo from their numerous dnties to attend that evening , and in the name of tho Lodgo ho begged to thank them for so doing , and trusted that the Lodgo might

bo honoured by their presence on many future occasions . Brother Lieut . Colonel Shadwell Clerke responding observed that the W . M . had set them a good example in tho brevity of his speeches , and he would lose no time in thanking them for the very cordial reception that had been accorded to himself . Tho toast just given was undoubtedly a very important one , comprising as it did so many

brothren who had done good suit and service to the Craft . On behalf of the Grand Officers he might say , that they were at all times pleased to visit various Lodges , not only to watch the progress of Freemasonry , but because thoy invariably met with a similarly cordial reception to that which ho had experienced that evening . It was not the first time ho had visited tho Robert Burns , and he trusted to be present at

many fntnre meetings . Of course the brethren must be well aware that from the numerous calls upon the M . W . G . M . ' s time it was impossible that ho could give much attention to Freemasonry , but he could answer for it that His Royal Highness took the greatest possible interest in the Craft , ancl inquired closely into all matters connected with it . In conclusion , he thanked

the brethren for the hearty welcome accorded to himself and Bro . Lewis Thomas , and said that ho should carry away with him a most pleasant recollection of tho hospitality of tho Robert Hums Lodge , and heartily congratulated Bro . Loewenstark upon the proud position to which he had that day arrived as W . M . Mrs . Loewenstark then sang , "Come buy my flowers , " in which she was accompanied

by her sister , Miss Eugenie Samuel . Bro . Hodson I . P . M . thou proposed the health of the "W . M . in very complimentary terms , and Bro , Loewenstark in responding thanked the brethren for the hearty way in which they had received the toast , and Bro . Hodson for the flattering terms in which he had proposed it ; if he deserved all the kind things that had been said of him he felt that it was because he had

endeavonred to do his duty conscientiously ; of course he had looked forward to the reward that had that day been given to him , aud he felt that it was a great distinction to be the VV . M . of such an ancient and honourable Lodgo , and it wonld be his earnest study to prove , during his year of office , that in electing him to be their W . M . the confidence of the brethren had not been misplaced . The W . Master

favoured the brethren with a violin solo , " Selections from Der Freischutz , " accompanied on the piano by Miss Ida Samuel . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Visitors , which toast was re . sponded to by Bro . J . Lewis Thomas and Bro . F . G . Baker , tho ablo instructor of tho Robert Burns Lodge of Instrnction . Miss Eugenie Samuel thon saug , "Some day , " accompanied by Miss Ida

Samuelthis song was most enthusiastically received . The W . Master proposed the health of tho I . P . M . Bro . Hodson , and observed that it was gratifying to him to have been installed by so ablo a Mason ; thg work iu the Robert Burns Lodge was always well performed , bnt never in his recollection had the beautiful ceremony of installation been more ably rendered ; ho should never forget tho impressive

manner in which Bro . Hodson had delivered the addresses to the brethren . Bro . Hodson , in returning thanks , said that as brevity had been described as tho soul of wit , so ho felt it . to bo the essence of discretion , more particularly as on tho present occasion ho wns far from well , and , indeed , had had some difficult y ( for that reason ) in

performing his duties that evening ; ho was gratified to think that his efforts had met with the approval of the brethren , and ho should at all times bo most happy to assist tho Lodge in any capacity ; ho thanked the AV . M . for his flattering remarks , and the brethren for their warm reception of the toast . Miss Ida Samuel then played a pianoforte solo , " Mendelssohn ' s Capricioso . " The W . M . next pro-

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posed tho health of tho P . M . ' s , and particularly referred to Bro . Lindner , who had that day bestowed upon tho Lodge tho handsome gift of a set of silver jewels , the value of which was still more enhanced by tho fact that they were his own workmanship , aud he hoped that tho brethren having this in mind wonld give a specially warm reception to tho toast . Mrs . Loewenstark sang , " Across

tho Ferry , " accompanied by Miss Ida Samnel . Bro . Lindner responded on behalf of the Past Masters , and said that with regard to the jewels referred to by tho Worshipful Master , ho was pleased to find that they met with approval . He did not require any thanks , for tho ' gift was far too trifling ; ho had found that during his term of olheo there was no jewel for tho

I . P . M ., so it caino into his head to make one , and having mado it , he thought ho might as well make jewels for tho other Officers also ; ho was moro gratified by tho Lodgo accepting tho present than the brethren could bo by tho gift itself , and he thanked them cordially for tho way in which the toast of the P . M . 'a had been received . Song , by Miss Eugenie Samuel" The Better Land . " The health of

, the Officers of the Lodge was then proposed , and ably responded to by the S . W . and J . W . Mrs . Loewenstark then played a pianoforte solo , " Selections from Tambonr Major . " The Tyler's toast having been given , Bro . Hodson proposed a special vote of thanks to tho ladios , for the beautiful music with which they had favoured the brethren that evening . He observed it was but seldom that

Masonic Lodgo meetings were honoured by tho presence of ladies , and tho Lodgo ought to be specially grateful on this occasion , when they bore in mind that the W . M . ' s wife and her two sisters had taken tho trouble to visit tho Robert Burns Lodge for tho musical entertainment of the brethren . Tho toast was eloquently responded toby Bro . Dytc P . M . and Secretary .

JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .

ImE annual mooting of this Lodge took placo on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at tho Albion , Aldorsgate-street , and proved ono of tho largest meetings over hold in connection with this celebrated Lodgo . Bro . Richard Baker , the Worshipful Master , presided , and was snp . ported by Bros . L . M . Myers S . W ., J . Benjamin J . W ., E . P . Albert P . M . Past Grand Pursuivant Secretary , J . S . Lyon Treasurer , P . E . Van Noorden Organist , and the following Past Masters : —Bros . L .

Alexander , M . Alexander , H . M . Levy , Israel Abrahams , A . G . Dodson , H . Hymans , L . Lazarns , S . Hickman , Obed Roberts , and others . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which tho ballot was taken for tho admission of Messrs . B . Blaiberg and I . Isaac , both of whom wero unanimously elected . The first-named gentleman being in attendance , he was duly initiated into the Order .

Bro . I . Myers , No . 205 , was nnanimously elected as a joining member . The reports of tho Audit Committee and of the Benevolent Fnnd having been read and approved , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , Bros . Liontenant-Colonel Somerville H . Burney Past Grand Deacon and A . J . Duff-Filer Past Grand Sword Bearer occupying tbe Wardens' chairs , and in dno form Bro . L . M . Myers , the Worshipful

Master elect , was duly installed into tho chair , there being upwards of thirty brethren present during the ceremony . Bro . Baker , the retiring Master , performed the ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner . In due courso the following brethren were ap . pointed the Officers , and invested with the respective collars;—Bros . J . Benjamin S . W ., Martin J . W ., Albert Secretary , Lyon

Treasurer , Bean S . D ., Hunt J . D ., L . Wall I . G ., Van Noorden Organist , L . Lazarns P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Dewsnap Assistant Director of Ceremonies , S . B . Alexander and J . Wynman Stewards , Woodstock Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Baker for the able manner iu which he had performed tho ceremony of installation . Bro . H . M . Levy

proposed , and Bro . Hickman seconded , that tho sum of five guineas be voted from the Lodge to be placed on the list of the Worshipful Master , who is a Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Two propositions for initiation wero handed in , and letters of apology for non-attendance recorded from Bro . Colonel F . Burdett Prov . Grand Master Middlesex .

Lord Headley , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Denzil Onslow , M . P . , Rev . C . J . Martyn Prov . Grand Chaplain , Baron Henry De Worms , II . G . Buss , and several others . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the large Hall , where a most enjoyable banquet was provided . Tho newly installed Master occupied the chair , aud at tho conclusion of tho repast proceeded with the

customary toasts . In response to tho toast of the Grand Officers , Brother Lientenant-Colonel Sotnervilb H . Burney , whoso namo was associated with it , returned his most sincere thanks for tho hononr done the Grand Officers that evening Ho considered very little need bo said on the subject of tho toast , as tho Earl of Carnarvon was too well known to need any

commendation from him , while as regarded the Grand Officers generally , tbe reception at all times accorded to them was the best evidence of their popularity . There wns a little anecdote which he might relate to show tho universality of Masonry . It might bo in tho recollection of the brethren that last year a young man , employed by tho Government in Now South Wales , on the Geometrical Survey ,

disappeared , and tho boat in which he sailed , with two assistants , was found on tho beach , but no bodies were discovered . The parents of this young man , whom he ( Brother Colonel Burney ) had initiated in Masonry in the Bayard Lod ;; e , wro o to him to inquire if he could suggest any means of ascertaining his fate by instituting inquiries among the Craft . Ho considered the matter , and he wrote a letter

which was forwarded to all parts of the world , asking tho W . M . ' s and Secretaries of Lodges to do their utmost to endeavour to throw some li ght on this poor yonng man ' s fate , as tho idea was that he had been kidnapped , and perhaps carried nway to slavery , to work in mines or undergo some dreadful existence . These letters were sent out , and as a result , thero wns hardly a post arrived without he ( Col . Burney )