Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

— : o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE No . 193 .

FROM the interest manifested at the first meeting for the wintei Session in connection with this old and prosperous Lodge , held at Andertou ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday evening , there need be little apprehension that tho prestige tho Lodge has for so many years enjoyed will in any way abate under the presidency of its present

popular Worshipful Mawtor , Bro . \ V . A . Cubitt . Indeed it has been our pleasuro to witness its rapid growth and increasing stability , especially of recent years , which speaks volumes for the zeal and judicious rule of its Masters , aud a united effort on tho part of the Officers and Brethreu generally . On resuming work on Monday

evening the Worshipful Master was supported by Bros . W . Saint S . W ., M . Silvester J . W ., G . P . Nightingalo S . D ., S . Smither I . G ., J . E . Fells P . M ., B . VV . Bashatn P . M ., F . Bonny B . M ., J . Smith P . M ., J . Shackell P . M . Secretary , H . T . Reed P . M ., D . B . Kershaw P . M ., Bedford Lemere P . M ., J . Egan , II . Meyer , VV . Hall , T . Bordman ,

J . Piissinghatn , G . D . Stevenson , J . Foster , A . Basham , VV . Fornley , H . King , J . Lashbrook , T . J . White , J . II . Clare , A . Jay , G . Talbot , W . Beckett , F . H . Clemow , G . S . Pitt , J . Parker , E . Fithian , J . Giklersleeve , G . Masters , E . J . Davoy , II . S . Sackwall , C . Webber , E . Kiddell , J . Grundy , F . J . Heale , H . D . Alston , J . II . Bayley ,

G . Butcher , W . Seaman , J . Garwood , J . Roberts , E . II . Walden , and others . Tho Visitors included Bros . W . C . Hollands P . M .. 1321 , A . H . Strong 15 S 5 , II . Forss 917 , E . Perry 1741 , II . Barwell 901 , C . Campbell 1364 , G . Rolls 1269 , " W . Dickius 860 S . Jacobs 205 , M . Bromet 205 , & c . Bro . L . G . Bernhardt

officiated as lyler . In consequence oi the lamented decease of Bro . H . Webb P . M . and W . S ., the brethren appeared in Masonic mourn , ing , in token of respect . Lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the Ia- ; t mei ting were read and confirmed . The agenda was a formidable one , and Lodge was opened in the three degrees ; but

in consequence of the amount of work to be done , the raiting of Bros J . Lashbrook and W . J . Park-r was deferred . Resuming in the second , Bro . II . King was passed to ihe degree of Follow Craft , al ' tet which the ballot was opened for Mr . A . W . South , of lit ) Newgate , street , proposed by tho Senior Warden , aud seconded by the Worship .

fnl Master j Mr . J . Dongray , 40 Felix-street , Hackney-road , whose sponsors were the same ; Mr . F . Westoby , Wimbledon , nominated by Bio . Collins and seconded b y Bro . Lemere P . M ., and Mr . , T . Hart , East Dulwich , with the same proposer and seconder . In each case voting was unanimousl y in favour , and the four candidates named

wore duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of tho Order , The whole of the working was such as to reflect tho highest credit upon the Worshipful Master aud his Officers , till of whom acquitted themselves most meritoronsly . Feeling allusion was made by the

W . M . and other brethren to the recent death of Bro . Webb , who had rendered such service to the Lodge , rndon tho motion of the Senior Past Master , duly seconded , it was resolved to send a letter of condolence to the widow on her tad bereavement . Some routine

business having been transacted , the brethren and Visitors adjourned for tho banquet , which was served in a style for which the Bros . Clemow have long been proverbial . The arrangements were such as we are led from experience to anticipate at this first-class hotel , and nothing was left unstudied that could in any

way condnco to the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren . The Worshipful Blaster briefly proposed tho Queen and the Craft following with the health of the Most Worshi pful Grand Muster ' obstrving that all the brethren knew what an efficient Mason the Prince of Wales was , and how ready he was at all times to come

forward and assist in the working of Freemasonry when called upon . They had a most excellent example of that when His Royal Highness made his son a Freemason . He then proposed the Grand Officers Present and Past , in doing this he said they all knew their good qualities and excellent working . Ho hoped tho time mi"ht come

when they should see the Earl of Carnarvon in his old place in tho chair at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Kershaw P . M ., in proposing the health of the Worshi pful Master , said Bro . Cubitt had had arduous labours to go through that evening , and would havo had more but for the relentless clock . As it was , for the comfort of the brethren

at that late hour he had been obliged to eliminate the thiid degree . Ho had certainly not got rusty during the recess , but was well up in his work , though he had got through it early on this occasion in order that the brethren might enjoy tho amenities that were to follow . The toast was enthusiastically received , and in response the

Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had greeted the mention of his name . It was a matter of great gratification to him that his poor services had met with so much appreciation at their hands . Ho was sorry that

certain circumstances during the evening had delayed the working of the Lodge . He hoped to have been able to carry out tho full duties , but time and circumstances did not permit , aud two brethren were kind enough to postpone their raising until a future occasion , for which he thanked them . It had been his aim since he had boon

m the chair to perform the duties to the satisfaction of the brethren . They had many able Past Masters who during their years of office had acquitted themselves in a most satisfactory manner , and in such a way as many other Lodges might envy . Such being the case , he made it his pleasure to try and emulate them as far as possible . He

could not say he had fully succeeded , but he had endeavoured to no his utmo .-t in that direction . He trusted they would overlook hi , - little shortcomings to-night , but he had been somewhat worried , as things had not gone quite so smoothly as heconld have wished . In

proposing the Initiates , the W . M . observed that they had an unusual number , for it was not a frequent occurrence in any Lodge to have four on one evening . They hail some worthy initiates on that occasion , of whose character they had heard in Lodge , and from what they had since seen they were all stamped as likely to become excel

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lent members of the Confidence Lodge . The initiates , who were met with a warm reception , and the rendering of the Entered Appren tice ' s Song , severally replied . Bro . South thanked the brethren most cordially and heartily for the kind and generous manner in which they had received him and his brother inititiates . Ho had not the

least doubt that kindness would be continued , and he trusted that ho might prove deserving of it . Bro . Dongray also returned his sincere thanks for the kindly mannor in which he had been received . When he had had some experience of tho working of the Lodge he hoped he might not bo so timid in the expression of his appreciation .

Bro . Westoby- thanked tho brethren Irom tho bottom of his heart for tho way in which th < y had treated him that evening . Ho hoped that feeling would continue , and that ho might grow in favour with tho inembors of the Lodge . Ho saw many around him who had gathered honours , and he hoped that some day he might likewise come to the

front . Bro . Hart , in the course of his reply , said he , like the other initiates , felt somewhat timid and bashful at saying anything that evening . ITo begged to offer his sincere- and heartfelt thanks for the generous way in which they had received him . Ho always had a great idea that tho brotherhood and Craft of Freemasonry would and

should be one of the great ambitions of a man to lead up to . What he had seen , and tho genorons feeling displayod had confirmed him in that opinion , he hoped he shonld prove a worthy member of this most ancient aud honourable Craft . With all the power that in him lay he should endeavour to maintain its integrity and name with

what little ability he possessed . What ho had seen to-night would leave an impression on his mind of their generous kindness towards him . Tho W . M . then extended a hearty welcome to the Visitors , with which toast he coupled tho names of Bros . S . Jacobs and W . Dickins , who replied ; and in answer to calls Bros . Hollands P . M .

1321 , and H . Forss 917 , also responded , tho former alluding to the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , held at tho Hercules Tavern , Loadenhall . street , at which ho should like to see more of tho brethren of the mother Lodge attending . Tho W . M . then gave the Past Masters , and in doing so said they woro so situated in this Lodgo

that they had a number of veterans who constantly attended tho working . Tie was glad to see so large a muster present that evening , is it gave him great encouragement in going through bifida ties . II o need not comment upon the excellencies of the Past Masters , which wore known to all the brethren , but would couple with tho toast tho

namo of Bro . S . Webb . In reply Bro . Webb P . M . said there was generally a good muster of Past Masters at tho meetings of this Lodge , which showed they did not run away after they had passed through the dignity of the chair . They had one present who had been a P . M . for 21 years . He had been 17 or 18 years , and there

was another that had been nearly a quarter of a century , who , although ho could not be present , had written a letter to the W . M ., which was very gratifying to his ( the speaker ' s ) feelings . His brother ( the late Bro . TI . Webb ) had been amongst them a great many years , being initiated at tho same time that he was , although

he had not been a P . M . quite so long . Still , ho hold a position in the Lmlgo which had been not at all discreditable to him , nnd on tho whole ho was a most useful and charitable member of tho Craft . His name had been mentioned in kindly and sympathetic manner in the Lodge room , and for that he was exceedingly grateful . He hoped

they might meet this time next year , and that there might be no gap in the ranks . He felt certain there was no member of this Lodge who had any feeling save of respect for his late brother . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , the

toast being replied to in suitable terms by Bro . J . Shackell P . M . and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge having replied to compliments paid them , tho Tyler closed the programme . During the evening there was some excellent mnsic and singing , Bro . Silve 3 tor lending efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte .

Lodge Of St. James, No. 765.

LODGE OF ST . JAMES , No . 765 .

NUMEROUS gathering of members of , and visitors to , this -i-V . excellent Lodge , assembled at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on Tuesday , the 0 th inst ., for tho installation of Bro . W . H . Tilling , one of its most popular members , into the chair of K . S . Bro . H . W . Mitten W . M . opened his Lodgo punctually at the hour appointed , and there were present during the proceedings of the

evening the following brethren , viz ., Bros . W . H Tilling P . M ., George Tilling J . W ., F . Child P . M . Treasurer , R . Tilling P . M . Secretary ( father of tho W . M . elect ) , E . J . Ravvlo S . D ., II . W . Foster J . D ., E . J . Jones W . S ., J . E . Costello I . G ., Geo . Rowo Tyh-r ; P . M . ' s James Abbott , James Cox , Thomas Nevill ; also Bros . C . Slow , J . Spencer ,

T . Price , A . Careys , W . Roberta , G . Perkins , 11 . Barnett , Alf . Tilling , W . Brindler , R . A . Thompson , C . A . Colville , L . C . Mnrlet , W . J . Stahlshmidt , D . Blandford , T . Kent , D . Samuels , C . E . R . Rnld , R . Bowes , T . If . Sparling , T . Williams , and other members . The Visitors were Bros . James Stevens P . M . 720 , 121 ( 1 , 1426 , E . Bridges P . M . 311 ,

T . Nunn P . M . 1531 , G . Sowell P . M . 1457 , G . Treves W . M . 720 , J . Loader W . M . 1622 , E . Johnson W . M . 131 , Henry Taylor P . M . 586 , D . Jones 15 S 6 , H . J . Almond 1427 , J . Reed 1391 , A . C . Wood 720 , J . C . Lamer S . W . 15 S 6 , J . Mills 1714 , II . Strickland 169 , W . Montgornery S . W . 1475 , T . R . Williams , S . D . 147 , C . H . Cooke 34 , W .

Fountain 879 , G . Saling 205 , VV . J . Brooker 1329 , 1426 , J . E . Jones 2011 , J . Smith 1586 , F . VV . Farmer 25 , Chaplin Henry , Walter Bolton 179 , and IT . M . Smith 1586 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , and there being no business beyond that of the installation set down for tho proceedings of tho evening .

Bro . VV . H . Tilling was presented as W . M . elect , and the W . M ., Bro , Mir ten , in most admirable style , aud in strict accordance with every detail of the ceremonial , installed his successor , who received from all the brethren most hearty congratulations on attaining the

honourable position of W . M . At the request of the Installing Master , Brother James St .-vens P . M . undertook the duties of D . C . as well ia the Board of Installed Masters as in the subsequent business of the lower degree , and the investment of Officers—duties which that