Installation Meetings, &C.

retain" AV . M ., 15 . J . Tnrnev P . M ., J . Colo P . M ., A . P . Creedon W . M ' 928 , W \ C . Hedward P . M . P . P . G . Sup . Wks ., Dr . C . Knott , T . Good . G . Sherman , J . Brickwood , G . F . Brown , G . Banning , W . Gunnel ! , & o-Tho ceremony of installation was very ably performed by Bro . J . W . Willmott , the outgoing W . M ., to whom a special vote of thanks was accorded by tho Lodge for tho manner in which he carried out the duties .

Tho new W . M . appointed and invested his Officers as follows : —Bros . J . W . Willmott I . P . M ., C . Knott S . W ., J . T . Craven jun . J . W ., W . 0 . Redward P . M . Treasurer , C . W . Rand Secretary , J . Brickwood S . D ., J . E . Buck J . D ., J . S . Dyer Dir . of Cor ., J . S . Bechervaiso I . G ., W . Welch Steward . Tho brethren afterwards adjourned to a capital banquet , provided by Bro . G . F . Sherman . Tho W . M . presided , and was supported by about fifty members of tho Craft .

SAMARITAN LODGE , No . 368 , SANDBACH , CHESHIRE . frillE annual meeting of this good old Lodge waa held on Wednos-JL clay , 21 st January . There was a good muster of members and several visitors . Tho W . M ., tho Rev . T . Lunt , took tho chair at four o ' clock , and waa supported by his Officers , brethren and visitors . Tho Lodge having been opened , tho minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Tomlinson sen . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform in

presenting to Bro . Gilbert P . M . P . P . G . P ., on behalf of tho Lodge , a Treasurer ' s jewel . Bro . Gilbert had been in charge of their finances for well nigh thirty years , and during thafc long period hia efforts had been unceasing in promoting the general well-being of the Lodge . Indeed , if it had not been for Bro . Gilbert ' s unselfish efforts it was questionable whether tho Samaritan Lodge would have existed on that day . Ho then asked the worthy brother to accept the jewel , which

waa a splendid specimen of the goldsmith ' s art . Bro . Gilbert made a most feeling reply , and was frequently cheered during its delivery . The Auditors then presented thoir report of tho Treasurer ' s accounts , by which it appeared thafc although the year commenced with a balance against tho Lodge , there is now a respectable balance in favour . The Lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and

Westmoreland to take the chair as Installing Master . Tho W . M . then presented Bro . Fiirnival S . W . W . M . elect for tho benefit of installation . Tho first portion of the ceremony being completed , Bros . J . R . Tomlinson and L . Makin P . M . ' s were invited to preside over tho West and South respectively . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , when all below the rank of W . M . retired , except the

W . M . elect , who waa entrusted before retirement . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened in ample form , when Bro . Furnival waa re-admitted and installed according to ancient custom , and received the usual salutations restricted to thia hi gh degreo . Tho Board was then called off , and on resuming labour was closed , and the Lodgo declared in the third degree . Tho brethren wero now

readmitted according to rank , and tho new Master solemnly proclaimed , saluted and greeted in each degree . In handing the Warrant to the now Master , Bro . Bowes pointedly alluded to the long and anxious care Bro . Gilbert had taken of tho precious document . The W . M . vow appointed ancl invested his Oflicers for the ensuing year , the Installing Master fully explaining the duties , the situation , and the

emblems borne by each , and concluded the ceremony by delivering the charges to the W . M ., Wardens ancl brethren . Bro . Tomlinson P . M . P . P . G . D . C said that before they adjourned to the banqueting room ho begged to propose a hearty voto of thanks to Bro . Bowes for his kindness in coming to Sandbach to perform the ceremony they had listened to with much pleasure . He had heard Bro . Bowes

work the ceremony before , but he considered he had excelled himself on tho present occasion . Bro . Rev . T . Lunfc I . P . M . rose to second the proposition , and in doing so acknowledged his great obligations to Bro . Bowes for relieving him of so difficult a duty . Bro . Bowes had set them a high standard to aim at . The clear enunciation and quiet impressiveness which marked the ceremony throughout set

them an example which they would do well to emulate . For his own part he shonld often claim Bro . Bowes ' s counsel and assistance . Tho voto was carried by acclamation , and Bro . Bowes suitably acknowledged the compliment . After the transaction of some routine business tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . Tho dinner was a good one , and well served . On the withdrawal of tho cloth the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were

duly honoured . Bro . Rev . T . Lunt proposed the health of tho Installing Master in complimentary terms . Bro . Bowes in reply said that his services were always at tho command of any brother who was desirous of tho help he was ablo to afford . Tho other toasts followed , and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was brought to a close soon after nine . Among the visitors were Bro . D . W . Finney P . M . Prov . G . D . C West Lancashire .

PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 490 . fTVHE brethren of this Lodge held their annnal meeting at the - * - Masonic Rooms , St . Austell , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., when Bro . Job tho W . M . elect was installed acording to ancient established ritual , by VV . Bro . Dr . Mason , tho ceremony throughout being conducted in an impressive manner . The new W . M . invested the following as his Officers : —Bros . Stephens S . W ., A . Luke J . W ., White

1 . 1 . M ., Guy Treasurer , Kitfc A . S . { pro Brewer , unavoidably absent ) Secretary , Tozer S . D ., Higman J . D ., Houseley I . G ., Blight D . C , and Real Tyler . Bro . Guy was appointed Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annnity Fund . The brethren adjourned to Bro . Luke ' s , White Hart Hotel , whero they partook of a good dinner , served by Mrs . Luke . Tho usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Several visitors were present .

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YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 554 . THE installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at Bro . A . Walter ' s , Green Dragon , Stepnoy , E ., on the 1 st inst . Tho occasion had attracted a large assemblage of members and visitors , among whom woro the following brethren : —J . Hansen Thorn W . M ., J . S . Taylor S . AV . and W . M . elect , E . AV . AValtor J . AV ., J . G . Stevens P . M . Treasurer , G . AVard Verry P . M . Secretary ; Past Masters T . J . Barnes , J . Hood , J . J . Berry ; also Bros . AV . T . Tait

S . D ., J . Taylor D . C , G . T . H . Seddon Organist , J . R . Shingfield Steward , C . T . Speight P . M . Tyler ; C . AVarman , S . Allen , F . Bayliss , W . March , A . Symes , A . Gilby , H . Horner , W . Pain , W . Hawes , G . Clarke , 0 . G . Fardel ! , T . Russell , P . Heitmann , H . AVilson , 0 . W . Peacock , C . Allen , J . L . Anderson , W . C . Livermore , H . E . Swaffer , E . AV . Thomas , 0 . J . Braithwaite , J . Fordham , A . Walter , G .

Etheredge , II . AV . Rood , W . Hunt , AV . Kent , A . Wood , A . Britton , AV . H . Mackenrofc , G . J . Jennings , R . Lynes , H . Forsa , & o . The Visitors included Bros . R . T . Sly 1625 , H . Speedy W . M . 142 , A . Russell 1776 , A . AVado P . M . 1149 , F . Binckes Secretary Boya' School , Rev . D . Shaboo P . P . G . C . Middlesex and Suffolk , J . T . K . Job J . AV . 1076 , G . Hollington P . M . 1421 , J . W . Hobbs P . M . 749 , E . W . Barnard

P . M . 206 , G . Levick P . M . 1227 , S . AVatkina P . M . 212 , R . B . Greenwood 1623 , J . Boulton S . D . 1056 , T . G . Walter 89 , P . M'Carthy W . M . 1076 , J . Hunt I . G . 1421 , H . N . Taylor S . AV . 1421 , J . Fowler 1158 , C . J . Harmsworth P . M . 956 , J . S . Fraser S . D . 174 , G . H . Stephens I . G . 1623 , J . Knight 1185 , R . Jennings W . M . 907 , W . Allen 1178 , J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I . P . P . G . J . W . Herfca , H . J . Walter 890 , J . Scatoa

1630 , & c . Lodge waa called for 3 o ' clock , and punctually to thafc hour it waa opened , the business before the Lodge being to receive Auditors' report , pass four brethren , and instal the W . M . elect , tho appointment and investiture of the Officers , & c . Bros . F . S . Allen and J . AV . Dobbins , candidates for passing , were in attendance , and woro tested as to their proficiency , and afterwards passed to the

second degree . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , and Bro . J . S . Taylor was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . G . AVard Verry P . M ., in the manner usual in thia well-worked Lodge . Tho special dispensation from the Pro Grand Master waa read to the brethren , permitting Bro . Taylor to be installed , although not quite out of hia year of office in another Lodge . The Officers were

appointed as follows : —Bros . E . Walter S . AV ., AV . T . Tait J . W ., J . G . Stevens P . M . Treasurer , G . AV . Verry P . M . Secretary , J . H . Thorn I . P . M ., AV . Cross S . D ., J . Lineker J . D ., J . Taylor I . G ., G . J . Jennings D . C . Bros . J . R . Shingfield W . S . and G . T . H . Seddon Orgst . continue their respective services to the Lodge . The report of the Auditors was then received , and the accounts rendered were most satisfactory ,

and arranged in capital form . True to their traditions aa supporters of the Charities , 30 guinoaa waa voted to the Masonic Institutions , viz ., 10 guineas to each . A Steward from the Lodge is going up for the Boys and the Girls , and Bro . J ^ . J . Berry is also taking up a list in aid of the Old People . Business being at an end the Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the large banquetfcing hall , in numbers which

taxed its capacity to the utmost . Here a capital banquet was served by Bro . Walter , about eighty brethren partaking of the same . On the removal of tho cloth , grace having been said by Bro . the Rev . D . Shaboe , tho usnal Loyal and Craft toasts were given and responded to , the AV . M . stated that , the evening being advanced , he would be brief in proposing the toasts , so that the brethren who were

there to entertain them might have a better opportunity . The toaafc of the Pro Grand Master and Grand Officers past and present was heartily received , and replied to at length by Bro . Frederick Binckes , who disclaimed his righfc to reply for so august a body to such an influential meeting of the Craft ; no doubt the W . M . thought that , as they had nofc got ; the substance , at least they

had the shadow . Speaking for the Pro Grand Master , who had been graciously pleased to grant a dispensation in favour of tho AV . M . being installed , he would , as thia was Now Year ' s Night , wish him a prosperous year of office . He took the opportunity of saying he was grateful for the hearty welcome he had experienced ; for several years past he had been invited , and Bro .

Stevens had hit him rather hard in consequence of hia poregrinationa not bringing him to the East End . He had , however , always g iven tho East End brethren a hearty welcome when they came to seo him , and he could assure the brethren that he fully appreciated the strenuous support they had afforded him . Bro . Thorn I . P . M . said it was the first time he had assumed the gavel to propose

the toast of tho AV . M ., which was sure to bo heartily received . Bro . Taylor , in returning thanks , said the brethren might rest assured he would do all ho could to maintain and uphold the dignity of the W . M ' s office . Whilst npon his legs , he would propose the toast of tho I . P . M ., of whom , they would agree with him , he need not say much , his successful year of office being tho best tost of how he hacl

occupied the chair . Bro . Thorn , in reply to a hearty reception of his name , said his faded light might just aa well be dimmed for all he knew ; the pleasure of presiding over such a Lodge as thia waa departed and over ; he thanked every one for the kind manner in which they had then , and alwaya , drank his health , and never more so than on tho present occasion . He hardly knew how to return thanks

for , and express his appreciation of , the jewel they had presented to him . The Pasb Masters were nexfc toasted ; of them the W . M . said they were the finest in any Lodge , as , upon looking round , all would agree with him . Bros . Stevens and Barnes , —who are betterworkers for charity ? Then there is Bro . Berry , who means to beat them ; and Bro . Hood , and Bro . G . AV . Verry , who * had so ably installed him thafc day , initiated him into Masonry in this Lodge ; he was proud to be installed

by him ; but they wero all good fellows ; he asked them to drink their health , ancl wish them a happy Christmas ancl a prosperous New Year . Bro . Stevens P . M . said ho was deputed by the Past Masters to thank tho brethren , on their bohalf , for tho manner in which they received the toasfc of thoir health . Before going further , ho would allude , with sorrow , to the absence of several Past Masters , who ranked before him in age ; particularly Bros . Past Masters J . Wynn and J . Kindred , who were absent for the first time . Ho was sure the