Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 795 . A MEETING of tins Lodge waa held at tho Hay Mead Hotel , JLJL Maidenhead , on Wednesday , 16 th September , at half-past two o ' clock . Present : Bros . John Innes VV . M ., C . Dairy P . M . 141 as S . W .. E . W . Atten J . W ., W . Holcombo S . D ., C . Dearing as J . D ., E . J . Withers I . G ., 0 . Shepherd Tyler ; also Bros . T . B . Linscott

I . P . M ., H . H . Hodges P . M . P . P . S . G . W . Sec , C . S . Bailey , J . Cutbill , W . Fen ton , A . J . G . Waterhouse ; , and W . Deacon . Visitors : Bros . C . Dairy P . M . 141 , G . Coop J . W . 141 , Sec . 2021 , 1612 , G . G . Butcher 569 , and W . F . Harling 975 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read , confirmed and signed . Owing to an omission in forwarding a change of Bye-Laws to Grand Lodge , the brethren proceeded to again elect a W . M .,

Treasnrer , and Tyler , and their choice was once more unanimously recordpd in favour of Bro . John Greenfield P . M . 1602 for W . M ., Bro . John Finch P . M . 173 and 795 Treasnrer , and 0 . Shepherd Tyler . A telegram was despatched to tho W . M . elect , acquainting him with the result . The Lodge was advanced , and Bro . C . S . Bailey was duly

raised in ancient form by the I . P . M . The Lodge was resumed . Bro . Withers having given notice to reduce the number of meetings from six to four , the Lodge was adjourned until Wednesday , 21 st October . A capital repast followed , under the personal superintendence of Bro . W . Deacon , the host , who again gave general satisfaction .

United Service Lodge, No. 1428.

UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 1428 .

AT the last regnlar meeting of this Lodge , tho Worshipful Master ) Bro . Jackson P . G . Steward , presented Past Master Johns , Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer , with a handsome jewel appertaining to that office , subscribed for by members of the Lodge , as a memento of his services as Installing Master , this being the third occasion Bro . Johns has had the hononr of carrying out that interesting

ceremony , with his usual ability . Bro . Johns , in returning thanks , remarked that whenever he pinned that jewel on his breast it would remind him , and he hoped others who were present , that the

subscribers wore not unmindful of the great difficulties he laboured under on that occasion , through circumstances over which he had no control , and it would also remind him that his former services as Installing Master were appreciated by them .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

THIS Lodgo held its regular meeting on Monday , the 14 th inst . Bro . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., Prov . S . G . W . W . M . presided , and there wero also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ., M . Millington P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M . , A . T . B . Turner S . W ., James Kay Sec , G . Chapman S . D ., S . J . Daltou J . D .,

W . Lackenby I . G ., and about 20 brethren and Visitors . The business consisted of the initiation of Mr . William Sharpeand the raising of Bro . Pioutledge , thupo ceremonies being performed b y Bro . Whytehead , the J . W . giving the charge in the first degree . A resolution was passed to form a Lodge of Instruction in connection with the

Lodge ; and another resolution making an addition to tlie bye-laws was passed . Presentations of books were made b y Bros . 0 . L . Mason , of Leeds , aud T . B . Whytehead . It was announced that Bro . the Earl of Zetland , Provincial Grand Master , had expressed his willingness to perform tho dedication ceremony of the hall at some date to

be fixed about the end of October , when the new furniture is expected to be ready . After the close of the Lodge the brethren met in the smoke room , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent , enlivened with songs from the W . M ., the J . D ., the Organist ( Bro .

Child ) and others . The health of tbe W . M . wns drank with enthusiasm , and in reply he thanked the brethren most cordially , and stated his intention to do the utmost in his power for the interest of the Lodge .

Duke Of Cornwall Lodge, No. 1839.

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 .

WITH the Installation Meeting of this popular Lodge the " Masonic Season " at , Freemasons' Hnll , and the consequent festivities at tho adjoining Tavern , maybe said to he fairly inaugurated , MIHI we may look forward to li ght aud brilliancy , where for the past f * w months all has been gloom and depression , about the headquarters of our Order in Great Queen-street . The interestin ***

-reeling we are now about to furnish particulars of took place on Saturday last , the 12 th instant , when the Lodge was opened l > v the popular VV . M . Bro . J . W . Dewsnap , who was supported b y his Officer- * and Past Masters , with tho following Visitors : —II Hastelow P M 101 , F . Dunn P . M . 72 , J . G . Brealey 1056 , W . J . Towers J . D . lV

J . Burdett 1261 , E . Stoor W . M . 167 , E . J . Jones J . D 131 T Bullard P . M . 556 , Past District G . J . W ., Past DisiWc ' t Grand Treasurer New South Wales , E . Stimsou P . M . 15 , W . W Mcr « "iii I . P . M . 211 , G . Reepe 228 , J . F . Mnvfi-ld J . D . 129 S , T . Drown 1579 J . J . Maltster 1706 , W . Smith 1706 , " J . W . Seex P . M . ISO W A ^

Staley J . D . 1597 , W . W . Walton S . D . 385 , G . H . KcvimUU 10 M C . W . Noehmer P . M . 186 , J . Chubb 1 S 6 , W . Wnrin " - * 196 \ ]> Keeling I . G . 1671 , S . Flint 1613 , T . J . Smith I \ M . 19 * . " Q Backett 1319 , R . D . Lacey 1706 , J . Hodges P . M . 1706 , ( 1 . T . Car * - « i

P . M . 1706 . Bro . the Eev . J . Studholmo Hr .-wririgg P . G . Chaplain ( au honorary member of the Lodge ) was also present . After Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes—Regular Meeting ' of the 11 th April and Emergency of the 13 th June—were read and confirmed . Bro . Jatney M-.-rria was a candidate for the

Duke Of Cornwall Lodge, No. 1839.

sublime degree , aud after the Lodge had been advanced a step , Bro . Morris passed a satisfactory examination as to the proficiency he had made , and was duly entrusted with the test of merit . Lodge vvas opened in the third degree , and the candidate was readmitted , and the ceremony most carefully worked by the W . M . The Lodge was

resumed iu the second degree , and the W . M . elect , Bro . G . F . Smith , the Senior Warden of the past year , was presented to receive tho benefit of installation . After the obligation had been duly administered , Lodgo was again placed in the third degree . In course the Board of Installed Masters was opened and the candidato placed in the

Master ' s chair . Ou the readmission of those brethren who were necessarily compelled to retire temporarily , the new Worshipful Master was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , Bro . Dewsnap conducting the ceremony iu a manner eminently satisfactory . To Bro . J . W . Brooke , who we believe was the first Master of this Lodge

was entrusted the duty of delivering the addresses to Master , Wardens and Brethren respectively . These were most carefully renderedbut , our esteemed brother will pardon us if we point out what we think a fault , they shonld have been taken in a little faster time ; the deliberation displayed made their delivery somewhat

monotonous . However , this can easily be amended on the next occasion that Brother Brooks may have the opportunity of displaying his elocutionary powers , which are docidedly of a high character . Tho following are the names of the brethren who were appointed to assist Bro . Smith in the government

of theLodge : —J . W . Dewsnap I . P . M ., A . Williams S . W ., H . Cattermole J . W ., T . C . Corpe P . M . Treasurer , S . J . Rossiter Secretary , W . B . Marcus S . D ., J . Da Silva J . D ., C . H . Cox I . G ., H . Auerbach D . C , H . S . Trego Organist , G . F . Smith P . M . P . G . O . Essex and H . Cruse Stewards , T . Bowler Tyler . In the conrse of the z * outine work which

followed , a notice of motion was given to increase the fee chargeable to thoso who in future may desire to associate themselves with the Lodge as Joining Members . A proposition was also made for a brother who desired to join . Both of these matters will receive due consideration at the next meeting . Reference was next mado to the

recent marriage of Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips ( an honorary member ) , and it was agreed that a letter of congratulation should be forwarded to him on the auspicious event . The charity box was passed round , ancl the members of the Lodge made liberal contributions to it . The

elegant Past Master ' s jewel of the Ledge was presented to the retiring Master . This duty was undertaken by Bro . Smith , with infinite pleasure ; Bin . Dewsnap had well earned the decoration . The jewel bore the following inscription : —

Presented to BROTHER J . W . DEWSNAP by the Brethren of the DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , NO . 1839 , as a mark of appreciation of his services as W . M . 1884 . 1885 .

Freemasons' Hall , London . 12 th Sept . 1885 . Bro . Dowstap , in acknowledging the presentation , remarked that that evening had been one of the proudest of his life . He shonld ever remember , with pleasure , his association with the Lodge , and

especially during the term of his Mastership . Shortly afterwards the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren , seventy-one in number , repaired to banquet , in the Crown room , which , during the recess , has been renovated and refurnished in a manner that reflects the highest credit on the enterprise of Messrs . Spiers and Pond , the

lessees of tho Freemasons' Tavern . An excellent menu was provided , and full justice having been done to the repast , the Worshipful Master proceeded with the toasts of the evening . After that of the Queen and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had been hononred , the Grand Officers were complimented , Bro . Bullard being called

upon to respond on their behalf . After thanking the Worshipfnl Master for the hospitality which he had accorded to him , a stranger , who had boon absent from England for the last thirty-three years , Bro . Bullard remarked how gratifying it was to see the progress Freemasonry was making all over * the world . He hailed from S ydney ,

and belonged to tho District of New South Wales , which could boast of a membership of some two thousand Masons . This , it would be conceded , was a goodly number , and might be considered fairly representative . Bro . Bullard next referred to the recognition which had been lately given to the recently established Grand Lodge of the

neighbouring colony of South Australia , and predicted that the time would shortly arrive wheu the efforts made to establish an independent Grand Lodge for New South Wales must receive similar recognition . Bro . Dewsnap proposed tho health of the Worshipfnl

Master . It needed little from him to recommend the tonst . The brethren of tho Duko of Cornwall Lodge appreciated th * . ! sterling qualities of their Worshipful Master , and he ( Bro . Dewsnap ) felt thev would triva their ruler evcrv assistance duriinr his year ' s con .

trol . In reply Bro . Smith hardly knew how bo thank tha brethren for all the kindnesses he had received . Of this lie could assure them , that as hitherto he had . « trivcn to promote peacj and harmony amongst the members , it would he his aim so to continue in the future . He hardly felt himself capable of fulfilling tho

ouMes as he cou'd wish , but ho was surrounded by a kind-hear ' ed body of Pa ^ t Makers , on whom he Colt ho could rely in any emergency that might aiisc . In proposing the health of th- ' Installing Master , Bro . Smith felt that all h . 9 could say was tha 1 : Bro . Dewsnap had done his duty thorough ! v . an 1 had gained the . respect ;

and esteem of till associated with tho Lodge . After thanking the brethren for tho reception ju ^ t accorded to this toast , Bro . Dewsnap referred to the sit-isfactory p .-H lio : i in which the . Lodge stood , init . * - mnch as it had a funded capital of £ 100 , in addition '•¦*> : < balance ia tho hands of the Treasurer . For tha Visitors Bros . Hasreltm-, U-utr .

and Noehmer responded , while tho Past Master's severally rep lied t- " the toast given in their honour . The Treasnrer ami Secretary h *> vim been complimented , and response made b y Bros . Corps and R . 'i' * - * i' *" - * r . the toast of the Masonic Press was given , and for this Bro . W . w . Morgan was called upou to respond , lu acknowledg ing the ki'i-1