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P P . G . O ., Joseph Hope , A . E . Clench , and the following members of 597 : _ c . D . Marshall , Eobert Smith , S . H . Ellis , A . S . B . Sparling , J T . Bailev , A . L . Langford , W . Strntt , A . S . Went , H . Bnrton , W . G . Siggers , J . G . Eenshaw , E . J . Godfrey , C . Frost , H . E . Willimns , T . Matthewman , JesseEccles , W . Jelley . T . 'Warner , n . E . Heath , A . F . Amos , Percy Mitford , Henry Brown , H . J . Everett , A . J . Norman , G . P . Hazell , and W . Merry . —Essex Standard .

LODGE OF FINSBURY , NO . 861 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th instant , at " The London , " Fenchurch-street . Lodge was opened at four o ' clock , by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . W . G . Hallows , who was supported by Past Masters George Leach , Mean , well Treasnrer , G . W . Preston Secretary , A . Finch , W . Mackey , E . S . Hart ; E . W . Parkes ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., Fred . Hallows J . W ., & o . & c . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . G . W . Hodges 1310 , E . Isaacs 1816 ,

H . Pritohard I . G . 1415 , A . Eoss J . D . 435 , Henry T . Gordon W . M . 907 , Henry G . Genton S . D . 1228 , G . C . Peacock P . M . 201 , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 , J . Carty 700 , E . Davey P . M . 861 , H . E . Inman I . G . 1662 , W . E . Williams 18 , H . Baker 1669 , E . P . Hewey 1687 , A . H . Clements , W . Seckham Witherin « ton 907 , J . Seigenberg 212 , A . Benabo 212 , H . J . Amphlett 1511 , Obed Eoberts P . M . 188 . F . W .

Wenborn 813 , W . Hicklin S . W . 1261 , W . Garrett 173 , H . Shepherd 754 , J . L . Cogan P . M . 1365 , W . France 860 , W . W . Morgan S . W . 211 After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and , with due regard to proficienoy being displayed by the candidates , Bros . Ernest Francis Brown , and Hewey of the , Crusaders' Lodge , No . 1677 ( by request of the W . M . of that Lodge )

were raised to the sublime degree . This ceremony was ably condnoted by the acting Worshipful Master . For the ceremony of installing Bro . Edward William Parkes the Master Elect , Bro . A . Finch took the chair , and carried out the work in a most careful and impres . sive manner . Bro . Finch gave the explanation of the working tools in full , and his exhortations and addresses were listened to with rapt

attention . He well deserved the applause he received at the concluaion of his labours . The Officers were invested as follows : —F , Hallows P . M . S . W ., J . B . Edwards J . W ., W . Meanwell P . M . Trea surer , G . W . Preston P . M . Secretary , Gnyer S D ., Byatt J . D ., D . Aylingl . G ., W . Groom P . M . M . C ., Shepherd W . S ., Thomas Tyler . The report of the Auditors , with a full balance sheet ( which had been

printed and sent to the members ) , having been presented and adopted , Bro . Groom announced that , thanks to the help he had received from members and friends of the Lodge , he had been enabled to secure the return of the candidate in whose election they were interested on Friday last ; but , he regretted to say that Brother Wirtzfeld , to whom he referred , died about half an hour before the

result of the poll was declared . A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and routine work having received attention , Lodge was closed . A capital banquet was supplied , the viands and wines being of excellent quality . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the customary toasts in brief bnt pertinent phrase . In speaking of Her Majesty he regarded her as the Imperial mother of

three energetic Craftsmen . He thought the brethren might , with more than customary enthusiasm , drink the health of Her Majesty on this her sixty-fourth birthday . In speaking to the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Worshipfnl Master referred to the recent testimony of the Earl of Carnarvon as to the zeal displayed by the present Grand Master ; this testimony

he was sure all present would endorse . After the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers had been toasted , Brother W . G . Hallows proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He undertook the duty with much pleasure . The shadow of Death had been hovering over the Lodge for the past two years , and had made sad havoc in their ranks , but he trnsted that

some considerable interval might elapse ere they again had to acknowledge its presence . The brother who had been elected to preside over the destinies of the Lodge was highly respected , not only in Lodge , bnt by a large circle of friends who were associated with him in the business walks of life . In proposing the toast of health and happiness to vhe Worshipful Master , he could but wish Brother

Parkes might have energy and strength to carry out his duties . The Worshi pful Master in reply thanked Brother Hallows for the kind way in which he had introduced the toast , and the brethren for the reception they had given it . When he considered the abb Masters who had preceded him , he felt fully the responsibilities he had undertaken . Howeverhe should strive to his

, uttermost , and if he could only emulate the' worthy Masons who heretofore had rnled the Lodge , he should be well satisfied . The Past _ Masters was the next toast offered by the W . M . Ho had around him both yonng and old Past Masters , and each bad rendered good service to the Lodge . The W . M . referred to tho able and

emcient way in which Bro . Hallows performed tho ceremony in the early part of the evening , while all present recognised tho ability of the Installing Master . Bro . Parkes next made reference to tho recent death of Bro . Willson , and to tho memorial which had been exhibited in Lodge . ^ For the other P . M . ' s , he had among them some old and Sincere friends . ITn wnnlrl nnh t-nt-n nn t . lio 5 i ' tirnn Tinf . wnnlrl nl . nnno

offer the toast for acceptance . In reply Brother Hallows expressed his thanks to the W . M . for his kind reference to what little service ne had been able to render . If ho had done the work to the satisfaction of the members ho conld bnt be gratified . Brother fmch endorsed what had been said bv Brother Hallows . He

nacl had great pleasure in installing Brother Parkes , who wns a true hearted man , and wonld do credit to the Lodge . fS ° -, ? n fcbei 1 alluded to the loss tho Lodge had sustained through too death of Bro . Willson , who , had he been permitted , wonld certainly nave installed his successor . Bros . Leach , Hart , and Groom also addressed a few words to tho brethren . The W . M . next rose to pro-Pose a toast always welcome to the brethren of the Finsbury Lodge ,

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He referred to their Visitors . With tho toast ho would associate the natno of Bros . Fergnson and Gordon . These brethren responded with commendable brevity , and they were folio wort by several other of the Visitors . Tho health of tho Treasnrer and Secretary was the next toast introduced by the W . M ., who enlarged on the zeal each of his Officers displayed in tho fulfilment of their respective dnties .

Bros . Meanwell ( Treasurer ) , and Preston ( Secretary ) acknowledged the compliment . For the other Otlicors tho S . W . and othors replied , and soon afterwards the Tyler gave the parting toast . Tho memorial , to be sent to the family of the late Bro . Willson , who died dnring the year of his Mastership , and to which reference has already beeu made , had been most artistically illuminated , and is worded as follows : —

LODGE OF FINSBUEY , No . 861 . At a meeting of the above Lodge , held at tho "LONDON TAVERN , " FENCHURCH STREET , 26 TH APRIL 1883 , Bro . W . G . HALLOWS P . M . presiding , It was unanimously resolved : To record on the minntes of the Lodge the expression of universal regret of the members on the death of their most esteemed Worshipfnl Master ,

Bro . PHILIP H . WILLSON , Who had been initiated in , and a constant attendant at , the Lodge , since February 1865 . His earnest personal advocacy and generous contributions to Charity , and his amiable and courteous manner

endeared him to all , and calls for the warmest gratitude and admiration . The members of the Lodge also desire to express their sympath y and condole with the Mother , Sister , and Brother , upon the irreparable beroavement they have sustained .

Here follow several signatures . The following programme of music was performed nnder the direction of Bro . Herbert Schartan , assisted by Bros . Edward Dalzell , Charles Beckett , and Franklin Clive . Grace , " For these and all Thy Mercies ; " National Anthem ; Madrigal , " The pleasant month of May , " Beale ; Song , " Ebren on the Ehine , " Hutchinson ; Part Song ,

"Summer Eve , " Hatton ; Humorous Song , "He did and he didn't know why , " Grain ; Ballad , "Is she not fair ? " Pilati ; Song , "I never can forget , " Milton ; Glee , " As the moments roll , " Webbe . The music was thoroughly enjoyed by all present , and Bros . Shartau and Franklin Clive added each a song to those set down for them ; the former singing " The Three Pigs , " while Bro . Clive , by request , gave " In cellar cool . "

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , on Saturday , 19 th instaut . Bros . Wolf W . M ., Marks S . W ., Cook J . W ., Gibbs S . D ., Brock J . D ., Venning I . G ., Lorkin Acting Preceptor , and Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Ferrer , Weeden , Houghton , Fenner , Lone , Manger , Ashton , Langdale , Allardyce , Spencer , and Von Jail . Lodge was opened in due form

, and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree ; Bro . Weeden offered himself a candidate , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degreo , and Brother Wolf vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Ferrar , who rehearsed the ceremony of raising , giving the traditional history . The Lodge was closed in the third degree , and Bro . Fenner worked tho first section of the second lecture , assisted

by tho brethren . Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Bro . Langdale , of tho St . Andrews in the East Lodge , No . 401 ( Scottish ) , and Bro . Von Jail , of the Leigh Lodge , No . 957 , were nnanimously elected members . Bro . Marks was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing fnrther having offered for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Saturday , 26 th of May .

Combermere Lodge , No . 605 . —At the usual monthly meeting of the members of this Lodge , held at the Queen ' s Hotel , Birkenhead , on the 27 th instant , Bro . Alfred Jndd S . S . proposed , and Bro . A . Moore S . D . seconded , "That the annual subscription of the

Combermere Lodge to the Boys' Educational Institution and the Girls' Educational Institution be two guineas per annum respectively . " After considerable discussion , Bro . J . Sillitoe P . M . and Treasurer , and A . Coveney P . M . opposing the motion , it was put to the meeting by the W . M . ( Bio . Simm ) and lost by one vote .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , 18 th inst ., at tho Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . Bro 3 . Gunner W . M ., Maton S . W ., Sparring J . W ., C . E . Botley Sec , F . Botley S . D ., A . Turner J . D ., Cammell T . G ., Gomm P . M . ; Hirst , Weeden , & c . After the minntes had been read and confirmed , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Turner candidate . Lodge was closed , in third and second degrees , when the first section of first lecture was worked by Bro . Secretary and Preceptor ,

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WILL BE WORKED By the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , at tho Percy Lodge of Instruction , hold at Bro . Langdale ' s , the Jolly Farmers * Southgntc-road , Islington , N ., on Saturday , 2 nd June , at seven o ' clock . Bros . Fox W . M ., Larchiu J . W ., and Gnsh J . W . Brethren who will kindl y favour the Lodge with a visit will be cordially received .