Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

PRUDENT BRETHREN LODGE , No . 145 . THE installation meeting was held on tho 23 rd inst ., at tho Free , masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , under the presidency of tho W . M . Bro . Woods . Bros . Kerrell S . W ., Reed J . W ., Bnll P . M . Treas ., Haslett P . M . Seoretary , Brock S . D ., Banks J . D ., Masters I . G . ; P . M . ' s Lister , Leggott , Thiellay P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , States P . G . S Visitors—Cottebrune P . G . O ., Waugh P . M . 1563 , Taylor P . M . 911 ,

Harrnp P . M . 1604 , Smith P . M . 18 , Clemow 1589 , Watson 1641 , Finch 1641 , Edmonds 1507 , Green P . M . 27 , Street 23 , Gordon 901 , Distin late Phoenix , Carter P . M . Royal Union , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . After preliminaries , a ballot was taken for the admission of Captain Moore , who was elected unanimously . Bro . Hampton was passed to the seoond degree . This ceremony was worked

by the Worshipful Master with his usual ability . In due course , the W . M . eleofc was presented , and a Board of Installed Masters was opened . Bro . Kerrall S . W . was then duly installed into the ohair by the retiring W . M . in a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Woods was warmly congratulated on the conclusion of the ceremony . On tbe re-admission of the brethren , after the customary salutations ,

the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . Woods I . P . M ., Reed S . W ., Brock J . W ., Bull P . M . Treasurer , Haslett P . M . Secretary , Banks S . D ., Masters J . D ., Detraz I . G ., Cox M . C , Doyle Steward , Bernhardt Tyler . The W . M . then raised Bro . Hembron to the third degree , a ceremony rarely undertaken by a Master on the occasion of his installation . The Auditors' report showed the Lodge was in a

flourishing condition ; ifc was unanimously adopted . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet and dessert provided by the new proprietors of the Freemasons' Tavern . Grace having been sung , the W . M . proposed the initiatory toast . The National Anthem was artistically sung under the direction of Bro . T . Distin , by Miss Distin and Miss Burnett and Bro . Carter .

After the toast of his Royal Highness the Most Worshipful G . Master , Miss Burnett sang , and was deservedly applauded for her efforts . The toasfc of the R . W . the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , was next given . They were honoured by the presence of one they were all proud to see , an old and valued friend

in Freemasonry ^ Bro . Cottebrune P . G . P . This brother , in replying , wished the distinguished noblemen referred to had been present to witness how ably Bro . Woods had performed his duties in the chair . It was rarely indeed they could witness such excellent working . Bro . Woods I . P . M . then rose , —it was with great pleasure he had to propose the health of the WM . ; who wa 3 essentially a

good working Mason . He was sure during Bro . KerrelPs year of offioe the interests of the Lodge would be studied in every respect . Ifc had been his ( Brother Woods' ) fortune to have preceded him , but to-night they had seen how ably he had performed the ceremony of raising . That augured well for the future . He would ask them to drink health and prosperity to the W . M . Miss Distin

sang " Auntie , " and waa deservedly encored . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Woods for the kind manner he had spoken of him . It was with pride he could say he had filled every office . Ten years ago he was initiated ; to-night he had to thank them for placing him In the chair , whioh he hoped to fill to their satisfaction . He must not fail to thank Brother Woods for his kind assistance . He trusted to be

able , at the expiration of his year of office , to say that he had emulated ^ the brethren who had proceeded him in the chair . He hoped their next anniversary meeting would be as successful as this one . ^ In proposing the toast of the Initiates , the Worshipful Master Baid ifc was one that is received in this and every other Lodge with pleasure . They had thafc evening two new brethren , Bro . Hembron

will be an ornament to the Order , also doubtless would be Brother Hampton , whom all were pleased to see had paid due attention to the ceremony . At this stage of the proceedings , Brother T . Distin sang a new song , " Defiance to the Foe , " after which Brother Hampton in a pertinent speeoh responded . The toasfc of the Visitors came next , and then Master T . J . Distin played a solo on the

pianoforte , which he rendered very artistically ; he was accompanied by Miss Distin . Brothers J . Waugh , T . C . Edmonds , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , responded ; each paid greafc compliments to the excellent working of the Worshipful Master , and Brother Woods for his able rendering of the ceremony of Installation . In speaking of the Past Masters , the Worshipful Master said the toast was one the brethren

wore proud to honour . Ifc had been conceded by all thafc Brother Woods the Immediate Past Master is a good working Mason , but ; they had other Past Masters equally efficient . Brother T . Bull the Treasurer would be an honour to any Lodge . The same may with justice be said of Bro . Haslett P . M . and Secretary , and then they must not forget Brother G . S . States , a Past Grand Steward . Again , Brother Lester , though but a vounsr Mason , did his rlntv well .

J-here was also Brother Thiellay , a Past Prov . G . Officer of Middlesex , and last , but not least , we have Bro . Leggott who , in connection with phis Lodge , had raised nearly £ 1 , 000 for the Charities . Before resumln g his seat he might tell the brethren there was a duty that devolved on him , and he might add , it was a most pleasurable duty . It was to Place on the breast of their Immediate Past Master a jewelwhich

, the members trusted would be worn by him with pride , as ifc eviden ced their appreciation of the way in which he had discharged his Uufciea . Personally he trusted Bro . Woods might be spared for many years to assist the Prudent Brethren Lodge . Bro . Woods said he would repl y on his own behalf , as doubtless some of the othev Past Masters

would _ havo something to say . However , he would bo brief . e was a working Mason , and considered it desirable brethren shonld attetid the Lodges of Instruction . He desired to advance the Charities M the Order , and was about to serve a Stewardship for tho Royal masonic Benevolent Institution . He scarcely hoped to achieve as ° iuch success as had rewarded the efforts of Bro . Leggott , still he

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hoped to carry np something worthy of their Lodge . He sincerely thanked the brethren for their gift , and for their invariable kindnesB to him on all occasions . Bro . T . Bnll P . M ., in responding as Treasn . rer , said ho felt great pleasure in having now held that office for many years ; he could assure them their funds would be well taken care of , and would only bo expended in the interests of the Lodge .

llro . Haslett Secretary also responded . Tho Wardens and Junior Officers were next " complimented by tho W . M ., and after suitable responses had been elicited , tho Tyler gave tho parting toast . The mnsical arrangements of the evening were well carried out by Bro . Theodore Distin , while Bro . Doyle , the newly appointed W . S . paid special attention to the comfort of the Visitors .

St. John's Lodge, No. 221, Bolton.

ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 221 , BOLTON .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 17 th January 1883 , at 4 o ' clock in the afternoon , at the Com . mercial Hotel , Bolton . Present—Bros . Boothroyd W . M ., Aldred I . P . M ., Isherwood S . W ., Melrose J . W ., Brockbank Treas ., Mitchell Sec , Bradborn S . D ., Crompton J . D ., Taylor M . C , Walker I . G ., Chambers and Siddon Stewards , Higson Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Ferguson , Wadeson , Stead , Morris , Rutter , Flitcroft , Whitaker ; also Bros .

Chirusides , Haslam , Elliston , Forrest , Halliwell , Briscoe , Cuerden . Visitors : —Bros . Peers 71 , Chester , Martin 350 and 678 , Court W . M . 1723 , Collins W . M . 678 , Dnxbury W . M . 146 , Alcook P . M . 348 , Skelton 146 , Cheesewright 907 , Barnett J . W . 1723 , Edwards 721 , Nicholson P . M . 1723 , Greenhalgh P . M . 1723 , Crankshaw W . M . 348 . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and confirmed ,

the Lodge proceeded to the second degree , when Bro . Isherwood W . M . elect was presented to a Board of Installed Masters , nnder the presidency of Bro . Brockbank W . M . of the Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , and a P . M . of this Lodge , and obligated , installed ) and proclaimed , according to ancient custom , W . M . of this Lodge for the ensuing year , Bro . Taylor P . M . P . Prov . Grand Organist acting as

Master of Ceremonies . Bro . Brockbank P . M . and P . Prov . S . G . D . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year , after the accounts had been presented and duly audited by Bros . Chirnsides and Briscoe . Bro . Brockbank , in thanking the brethren for the renewal of their confidence , expressed his indebtedness to Brother Aldred , who had , acting as his Deputy , rendered considerable service

to the Lodge . Tbe following brethren were invested Officers of the Lodge for the ensuing year , by Bro . Mitchell P . M . and Prov . Grand Tyler : —Bros . Edwin Melrose S . W ., Peter Bradburn J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Treasurer , Mitchell Sec , Crompton S . D ., Walker J . D ., J . W . Taylor M . C , W . F . Chambers I . G ., W . Siddorn' and Richard Cuerden Stewards , and Thomas Higson Tyler . The addresses to tha

newly-appointed Officers were admirably rendered by Bro . Jabez Boothroyd I . P . M . Bro . Thomas Morris P . M . was elected Charity Representative of the Lodgo for the ensuing year in the placo of the late lamented Brother Thomas Entwisle , to whose admirable business tact and ability in his capacity as a Charity Representative the proposer of the resolution paid a warm and earnest tribute , and

commended his example to the study of his successor . Bro . William Wadeson , an old and respeoted member of the Ledge , as a mark of his regard and esteem for tho brethren , presented an elegant floor cloth , painted by himself . The orthodox pavement , tesselated border aud blazing star , snrrounded by the twelve signs of the zodiac , beautifully embellished , the genuinely artistic work of onr

brother , was much admired by tho brethren and Visitors , and the thanks of the Lodge were unanimously accorded to him for his valuable presentation . A silver Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Boothroyd , the retiring Master , in accordance with a vote of the Lodge on the occasion of the last regular meeting . A portion of the Ancient Charges was read by the Senior Warden ,

aud the Lodge was closed in form and with prayer at 6 o'clock . The banquet was immediately served in an adjoining room , and at its conclusion the brethren re-assembled in the Lodge-room , whioh in the meantime had been suitably prepared . The W . M . presided , and the post of M . C . was admirably filled by Bro . J . W . Taylor Past Prov . G . O . The ordinary Masonic toasts were proposed aud duly

honoured . A special toast , drank in solemn silence , was proposed by Bro . Rutter , to the memory of Bro . Entwisle , whose long services to the Lodge were eloquently dilated upon by the speaker , who also expressed the deep regreet of the Masonic world at the loss of so distinguished a Masonic student and guide . The presence of every Master of Masonio Lodges of Bolton was a matter of congratulation ,

and the Master of the oldest Lodge in Bolton , who is the Senior Past Master of this Lodge , was facetiously complimented on his having attained the distinction of becoming Master of Lodge 37 on the preoise day of completing his 37 th anniversary of his initiation in the Lodge . The musical arrangements were perfect , and a rich musical treat waa

afforded to the brethren . Bro . Briscoe presided at the piano , and Bros . Cheesewright , Greenhalgh , Collins , Skelton , Bradburn , Chambers , Siddorn , and Flitcroft contributed vocally to the success of tha meeting . The last toast was proposed as Mr . Bruce rang out hi 8 warn , ing note .

Fidelity Lodge, No. 230.

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 230 .

THE aunual banquet of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 20 fch instant , at the Royal Hotel , Devonport , and , as on three previous occasions , the ladies ( tho wives and sweethearts of the members and visitors ) were invited , and graced the ceremony ; and certainly no more enjoyable meeting takes place in the county . The chair was well filled by the Worshipful Master , Bro . John A . Whifc . ford , and he waa supported by Bros . R . W . Pitcher I . P . M ., R . Cawsey P . M . and S ., Lynn P . M . P . P . G . S . B . and T „ Burfc P . M ., Harris P . M ., Swiss P . M ., Codd P . M . P . P . G . O ., Pike P . M ., Border S . W ., Ridland J . W ., Curteis P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., Gover P . M . 70 P . P . G . A . D . C , Lord