Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

LODGE OP PRUDENT BRETHREN , No . 145

THE installation Meeting was held on Tuesday , tho 27 th inst ., afc the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , and was numerously attended . Bro . W . H . Leggott W . M . occupied tho chair , W . R . Lister S . W ., Wilkinson J . W ., T . Bull P . M . Treasurer , G . States P . G . S . Secretary , J . Woods S . D ., J . Chinnery J . D ., A . Kerrell I . G ., Curtis and Reid Stewards j P . M . 's Haslett . E . H . Thiellay . The Lodge was opened and ihe minutes confirmed . Bro . May was raised to

the third degree , very perfectly by the W . M . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . W . R . Lister S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by tho retiring W . M . On the re-admission of the brethren the customary salutations were given , ancl the W . M ., in appropriate terms , appointed and invested his oflicers : —Bros . W . H . Leggott I . P . M ., Dr .

Wilkinson S . W ., Woods J . W ., T . Bull P . M . Treasurer , E . H . Thiellay P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex Secretary . J . Chinnory S . D ., Ken-ell J . D ., Curtia I . G ., Reid D . C ., Brook W . S ., Grant Tyler . The W . M . hacl now a pleasing duty to perform—that' was , to present the retiring W . M . Bro . Leggott with a jewel , which had been provided by tho unanimous vote of the Lodge . In placing ifc on his breast he felt

proud ; no Brother better deserved it . Bro . Leggott , in reply , thanked tho W . M . for hia kind expressions , and also the members for their valuable gift . He hoped to wear it in this and many other Lodges ; ifc wonld create a lasting impression ou him . He also had to thank them for their support while acting aa Steward for the various Charities . Bro . T . Bull P . M . proposed that , as the retiring W . M . had

paid for his centenary jewel , that the Lodge present him with a P . M . ' s square , with suitable inscription . This proposition was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown Room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided . Grace was sung by Madame Alice Barth , Miss L . Augarde , Bros . G . T . Carter and Theodore Distin . After the toasfc of the

Queen and the Craft , the National Anthem waa sung , Madame Alice Barth sustaining the solo verses . The toasts of H . R . H . tho M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M . were given . Bro . W . H . Leggott I . P . M . then rose ; he , for the first time , had the privilege of proposing the toasfc of the W . M ., who was one they all respected , and he waa sure they had made a capital choice ; their W . M .

at the end of hia year would havo fully gained their esteem ; ho waa sure they wonld rally round their W . M . Personally he ( Bro . Leggott ) wished him a prosperous year of office . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Leggott for the kind manner he had spoken of him ; that night was a great event ; with him , he had worked for it for many years ; his labour was now consummated ; it would be his

especial duty to see that the welfare of the Lodge should be fully sustained . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . After a song by Miss Louise Augarde , Bros . Finch P . M . 173 and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 returned thanks , They paid deserved compliments to the Installing Master , and hoped the W . M . would retain his health to conduct the duties of the Lodge . Tho W . M . then proposed the

toasfc of the I . P . M ., whom they all respected ; they had seen his working during his year of office , while his performance of tho ceremony of installation left nothing to be desired ; hia energy in the cause of the Charities waa known to every member of the Craft . Bro . Leggott waa pleased that he had given them satisfaction ; the jewel presented him he hoped to live long to wear among them .

Their remarks as to hia zeal in the cause of the Institutions was most gratifying . Before concluding he would state he was a Steward for the R . M . B . I . and had on his list the sum of £ 271 . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the P . M . ' s , who were always ready to do all required of them ; no abler brethren could be . Bro . T . Bull P . M . and Treasurer said every Officer for many years had been

thoroughly proficient in his duties , so that the several ocenpants of the chair did nofc require the aid of the Past Masters . Tho W . M . had now a special toasfc to give , and thafc was the health of their respected Bro . George States , who had occupied the post of Secretary for nearly twenty years ; however , he had resigned it , but ; no better Secretary could have been found , or one whoso knowledge of Masonic duties

could be excelled . While regretting his retirement from office , the members hoped to have Bro . States among them for many years . Bro . G . States P . M . felt ifc a great pleasure in having his health proposed , and to be so singled out . The W . M . had said that it was a labour of love to him to work . He would always assist Bro . Thiellay , the newly-appointed Secretary . He was a Mason whoso

heart and soul was in the cause . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Treasurer , Bro . T . Bull P . M ., and the nowly-appointed Secretary , Bro . " E . H . Thiellay , whose knowledge of Freemasonry in general , with his well-known energy , would—in combination with the exertions of Bro . Bull—ensure continued success to the Lodgo . Bro . Carter here , by particular desire , sang tho " Pilgrim of Lovo ;"

he was accompanied by Bro . Theodore Distin . Bro . Bull then said that hia services wero alwaya afc their command . Bro . E . H . Thiellay P . M . and Secretary followed ; it was for tbe first time ho responded in hia present capacity ; he fully estimated the position tho W . M . had placed him in ; ifc was a very onerous one . He undertook the work on the resignation of hia predecessor Bro . Geo . States , and he hoped to discharge his duties to their satisfaction . Tho toasfc of

the Officers followed ; they wero in every respect qualified to fulfil every ( duty required of them . Among tho Visitors were—Bros . Wing P . M . 45 , Sudlow 180 . Woodward 1728 , Byrne 201 , Hughes 1553 , Briggs P . M . 157 , Warren 657 , Godden W . M . 862 , W . H . Rudderforth W . M . 1668 , Green P . M . 27 , Jardine P . M . 56 , Burns 61 , C . Matthews S . D . 263 , Yates 78 , W . Dawson 917 , Tiddeman 813 , T . Distin 173 , Carter 173 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .

Installation Meetings, &C.

I PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 213 . THE installation of Bro . J . E . IT . Watson as W . M . of Lodge Perseverance , on Tuesday , 20 th instant , was performed in a most masterly style by P . M . Bro . James Dunsford P . Z . ( of course assisted with a complete galaxy of P . M . 's ) , Bro . Geo . Baxter being D . C . Among the members present were—W . T . Bloomfield , Captain II . Blake , J . B , Rngg , W . J . Butler , W . CBexfiold , R . Colby , E . Coleman , G . Daniels , C . Fendick , J . Harvey ( North Walsham ) , G . Kersey , T . C . R . Kinc ,

S . Matthews , S . N . Berry , Dr . J . S . Offord , C . E . Sexton , J . Stanley P . M ., E . C . Thompson , P . Soman , E . Skipper ( Roughton ) , W . B . Wilkin , H . Youngman , R . J . Silburn , A . E . Lo Good , & o . Tho Visitors included Bros . G . Green , J . Hunt , J . H . Brockbank , H . J . Minns , A . Berry , Gnnn , F . Linging , F . Mills , J . Franklin ( Yarmouth ) , T . Muskett , T . Islev , Bvidgman , A . H . Santy , H . F . Barwell P . G . S ., B .

Quinton , W . M . Sufiield , D . Mannings , Willing , M . Bailey , Roslin , Baldwin P . Z ., W . Cooper , and others . The Officers appointed wero—Bros . G . Kersey S . W .. R . Silburn J . W ., C . Sexton S . D ., W . Bloomfield J . D ., A . E . Le Good I . G ., H . Youngman Secretary , S . N . Berry Organist . In addition to these Bros . T . C . R . King and E . 0 . Thomp . son were appointed Stewards , and Bro . George Baxter Treasurer ,

whilst Bro . Dunsford P . M . was made M . O . and Bro . Stanley Director of Masonio Hall Company on behalf of No . 213—Bro . 0 . D . Ray to serve on tho Charities Committee . Tho banquet was served in tho building lately erected in the garden at tho back of No . 23 St . Giles ' for Grand Lodge , & o . —much too largo , of course , for those dining on Tuesday , though tho brethren were inconveniently crowded when

another table might have been rigged np . Everything was cold and cheerless , notwithstanding a huge stove in tho centre of the room , and as to tho catering—well , tho Club Steward ia now to his work , and no doubt will improve , and it must bo said further that brethren should give in their names earlier if thoy aro desirous of attending these banquets , so that proper provision bo made , and thus prevent all from sharing in tho general discomfort . The " social" part of

the bnsiness was well carried out , till 12 . 30 , by Bro . Watson , who is bound to prove a good W . M ., and keep up tho prestige of 213 . He loses Bro . G . Daniels as Secretary , bufc all must rejoice at tho vast growth of this useful Officer ' s business , which compels him to retire . During the evening tho W . M . presented tho I . P . M . Bro . J . Stanley , with a jewel , subscribed for by the brethren of tho Lodgo , in recognition of tho way in which he has carried out his duties . —Norwich Argus .

FIDELITY LODGE , No . 230 . THE annual banquet of this Lodgo was held on Thursday , tho 22 nd , at the Royal Hotel , Devonport . It had a peculiar significance , and was of moro than ordinary importance , as it celebrated , first , the Festival of St . John the Evangelist ; second , tho commemoration of the removal of tho Lodgo to their own recently purchased Ebrington Masonic Hall ; and , thirdly , because it was tho first ) occasion thafc ladies had been invited to a Lodge banquet in Devonport . Tho

order of the evening after the banquet was , short speeches and Jong songs and solos . The performances of Miss Haggarty , a young lady of ten summers , who plays and accompanies with a correctness and confidence hardly equalled by professors , ancl of Miss Kate Bnrfc , who rendered some exquisite music , woro much appreciated , whilst tho songs of Bros . Ridland , Debnam , Haggarty , Pile , and the reading

by Bro . Kinton Bond , of Lodge 1247 , afforded much enjoyment . Bro . Curteis returned thanks for tho Provincial Grancl Master and Officers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodgo . The W . Master ( Bro . Harris ) proposed the toast of tho "Immediate Past Master , " and after speaking highly of his energy and successful work , presented him with a very handsome gold jewel , engraved aa

follows : — " Presented by Lodge Fidelity , No . 230 , to W . Bro . Richard Cawsey iu recognition of his zeal and ability as Master , A . L . 5870 . " Bro . Cawsey warmly thanked the brethren , and hoped that tbe success of the year during which he had had the pleasure of presiding over the Lodgo waa an augury of future years of prosperity . Tho Lodge had done him an especial honour , inasmuch as thoy had nofc

been in the habit of making presentations . Ho therefore esteemed their kindness more than he could then express , and would at all times be ready to assist the Lodgo , either as P . M . or Secretary . Bro . Lyno reported the finances of tho Lodgo to bo in a satisfactory condition . They had been ablo to support the Masonic ancl the Local Charities , ancl notwithstanding their recent largo ontlay for building

ancl altering their rooms , woro in a good position . Responding to the Freemasons' Wives , Bro . Gover said that he was sure tho ladies after what they hacl heard would appreciate tho excellencies of Freemasonry , and that if husbands would endeavour to return from Lodgo just a littlo earlier , that they would like tho Order still better ,

and ho asked the ladies most especially to use their influence in tho endeavour to promote the Masonic Charities . They had done much in the past , and their power to do good was irresistible . After a short interval the Assembly-room was cleared , and an impromptu ball finished ono of tho most enjoyable evenings tho visitors ancl members havo spent .

ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE , No . 342 . THE Installation of Bro . Robert Barnes as tho W . M . for tho pre - sent year took place at tho Freemasons' Hall , Portsea , on Wednesday , 21 st inst . Thero waa a largo attendance of members of the Craft , including Bros . Arthur Cndlipp P . M . ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , M . E . Frost P . M . P . G . Treas ., J . L . Rastrick P . M . P . P . G . W ., J .

Ogburn P . M . P . P . G . W ., J . Wallingford P . M . P . P . G . W ., C . B . Whitcomb P . M . P . G . S ., A . R . Holbrook W . M . 309 , Liddell Worshipfnl Master 801 , E . S . Main Past Master P . P . G . D . C , R . W . Mitchell W . M . 908 , II . J . Guy P . M . P . P . G . D . C , S . R . Ellis P . M . P . P . G . D . C , J . T . Craven sen . P . M . P . P ., Grant W . M . 1705 , J . W . Willmotfc tho