Installation Meetings, &C.

METEOPOLITAN LODGE , ^ o . 1507 .

TflHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the -L 21 sfc insfc ., afc Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas Charles Edmonds W . M ., who was supported by P . M . ' s Bros . G . W . Knight , C . J . Scales , II . Stiles , W . M . Stiles , G . Edwards , II . Lovegrove , Geo . Clark ; Bros . F . W . Dimsdale S . W ., W . Davey J . W ., F . J . Perks P . M . Secretary , W . F . Bates S . D ., R .

Fraser J . D ., A . Bryco Director of Ceremonies , R . A . Calway Assistant Director of Ceremonies , J . F . Saunders and W . Little Stewards , and tho following among other Visitors : — Brothers II . Battams 1777 , W . J . Leo 1777 , G . F . Penny 2184 , F . A . Fullcher 212 . A . Walter J . W . 1791 , B . Knutfman I . P . M . 1732 , H . V . Cheuv . y

1260 , C . J . Knightley 1741 , E . Uislop W . M . 170 S , lt . Ross S . D . 174 R . Bryco 1421 , R . A . Hose l ; i ! 4 , A . H . Scurrah Sou . 2206 , G . Wilt shiro 860 , G . Dickinson W . M . 1681 . W . A . Scurrah W . M . 2206

In addition there was a large attendance of members of the Lodge , the whole company numbering upwards of eighty brethren . The Lodge having beeu regularly opened , the minntes were confirmed . Mr . Aims Charles Burtrand was balloted for as a candidate for

initiation , and being approved of , he received the benefits ot Masonic Light at the hands of the Worshipful Master . Bros . John Henry Timberlake and Georgo Henry Jennings wero next passed , and then the third degree was performed on behalf of a candidate who camo forward for advancement . This being the

election meeting of the Lodge , the ballot was now taken for tho office of Worshipfnl Master , the choice of tho brethren being nnamimons in favour of Bro . Dimsdale S . W . Bro . James Willing jun . P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , also withont opposition , the brethren expressing regret at his long enforced absence from their

meetings and wishing him a speedy return to his former health . Bro . Whiting was re-elected Tyler , after which au Audit Committee was appointed . The bsst thanks of the Lodgo were passed to Bro . Edmonds for his services aud ablo presidency during his year of

Mastership , and tho sum of ten guineas voted from tho funds to provide a Pasfc Master ' s jewel for him . Tho sum of ten guineas was voted to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , tho same to be p laced on fche list of Bro . W . M . Stiles , who will act as Steward at the coriiini' Festival . Other matters of bnsiness having been

disposed of tho Lodge was closed , and tho brethren repaired to the banquet . In duo course the customary toasts were given , the first three on the list being briefly proposed by the Worshipfnl Master , and responded to by the brethren . Bro . Knight I . P . M . submitted the toast of the W . M .,

who stood in a , somewhat peculiar position to what had been his experience dnring the time he had been in tho chair of the Lodge . He had before him a long holiday , while he had had a busy time in the past . It was not necessary to make a long speech in praise of Bro . Edmonds , who had given them great satisfaction while he had

been at their head . All ha could hope was that future Masters in the Metropolitan Lodge would prove themselves as efficient as he had done . The toast was most heartily received , and Bro . Edmonds made a telling speech in reply . Ho rose with pleasure , and yet with regret , for he could but remember that was the last time , in the

usual course of events he should appear before them as W . Master . He sincerely hoped he had mniutaiuod tho honour and reputation ol tho Lodgo during his Mastership . It was , comparatively speaking , only a young Lodge , yet it had secured i ' or itself a reputation which was not surpassed by any oilier . No matter what part of tlie

country its members visited , they wore received with tho greatest cordiality and good feeling . To his mind this proved that the Lodge was recognised as worthy of honour . Bro . Edmonds then tendered his thanks to tho Past Masters of tho Lodge for the kindly assistance he had received from them , and also complimented the Officers on

tho efficient way in which they had discharged their duties . He next spoko of the kindly feeling which wns manifested towards him by tho entire membership of the Lodge , the brethren of which seemed to regard him as a dear friend . He was very proud

of the title they had bestowed on him , as he felt it was really tho expression of true friendship , and one which could not be bestowed on a brother they did not appreciate . Ho had striven to his uttermost to mako himself competent to uphold tho honour of the Lodge , and felt ho had been somewhat successful wheu ho witnessed tho

unanimity with which they had voted their thanks in the Lodge . Speaking of tho future , he felt thoro was littlo of a holiday for him . His ucxt duty would be to iustal his successor , and to mako himself proficient for that work would require much of his spare time , as it would bo his aim to do it in such a way as would place him tot far

behind those who had preceded him , Tho nexfc toast he proposed was the health of tho W . M . elect . He know how ho felfc at that time twelve months ago , and ho knew the brethren would require bufc littlo persuasion to honour this toast . Tho W . M . elect was a brother he and the Masters before him had been working with for

many years past . He had shown great aptitude f , jr learning lii duties iu tho Craft , would make a good Master , and would assuredly win the approval of the Lodge . Bro . Dimsdale replied . Ho hnd ¦ •vorked very hnrd to secure tho honour of their approval , and felt , ho had wou a high compliment that d-iy . Ho would do his be-t to

deserve the hig hly complimentary remarks which had been offered him . He appealed to the Officers to perfect themselves in their duties , and m ; d < e . themselves proficient for higher oflico if they desired rrefdrment . The toasfc of the Past Masters was nexfc submitted , with

it , being coupled tho names of the Treasurer aud Secretary . Bras Knight . Scales , Stiles , Perks , & v . responded , after whioh the initiate , the visitors , and tho Officers were honoured . Thus the proceedings wero brought to a conclusion .

I ' -mperor William , of Germany , recently addressed to tho Masonic Lodge of Rostock , Mecklenburg , a letter of congratulation , on thi . 7-jth anniversary of its foundation . Ho . said : " Freemasonry con' ii' : ' ¦ , (•••n true element of the religion " , * s ; iii . iuii-id ; , : ind works for tl •¦ we ! i-l ., i'im ; of liuui-mity . "

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CONCORD CHAPTER . No . 124 .

A MEETING was held in fche Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvefc , Durham , ou the 27 th inst ., for the installation of fche threo Principals and investiture of Officer's for the ensuing year . Comp . Sewell was elected Z ., W . Logan H ., and J . Lawson J . The ceremonies were performed by Companions J . Hiller , R . Hudson , and W . Logan . The Auditors' report was afterwards received and adopted , ifc being

considered very satisfactory . A presentation of a jewel was then made to Comp . W . Logan , by Comp . R . Hudson , for the interest he has invariably taken in Freemasonry , and especially ia connection with tho obtaining of the centenary jewel to the Concord Chapter . The brethren were afterwards entertained to supper by Comp . Sewell .

SEGONTIUM CHAPTER , No . 606 .

np tlE annual installation took place on the 27 th inst ., in theLodge-JL room at Carnarvon Castle . Tha installing Masters were Bros . R . J . David and J . W . Poole . The following were installed : — Comps . J . Lloyd Griffith Z ., Pritchard J ., Morgan H . The attendance of brethren included Cornelius Davies , Harris , Edward Roberts , Davies , Watkins . The banquet waa served at fche Royal Sportsman

Hotel . The Special General Court of the Governors and

Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to which we referred last week , was duly held on Saturday , when upwards of three hundred brethren attended . The meeting was opened in the usual Board Room of

Freemasons' Hall , and Bro . Prank Richardson P . G . D . was voted to the chair . An adjournment was then made to the Crown Room of Freemasons' Tavern , which afforded ample accommodation for the exceptionally large gathering

assembled . The case for the brethren who had requisitioned the meeting was opened by Bro . John Glass P . Prov . G . D . Essex , P . M . and Treasurer of the Chigwell , No . 453 , of which Lodge the late Bro . Motion—the father of the lad

referred to in the notice calling the meeting—was a member . Bro . Glass made an able , temperate and forcible speech , but it was clear to almost every impartial listener that there was not sufficient in the case he laboured for to

warrant the interference of the subscribers with the decision of the House Committee . Bro . Glass- was admirably supported by Bro . George Corbie P . M . 453 , P . Prov . G . J . W . Essex , and others interested in the case . Brother A . M .

Broadley P . D . D . Cf . M . Malta , Vice President of the Institution , moved the rejection of the proposal , and he also was sustained iu the arguments he adduced . As the result a division took place , when the original proposition was

rejected , by 199 votes to 118 . We hope the case will end here , especially as we feel that any further action in the matter can do no possible good for the lad who is supposed to be aggrieved . His term for remaining in the School has

now expired—he cannot therefore be taken back , and we fail to see what advantage even the most ample apology would do him—supposing such was either needful or contemplated .

Kaiser William And Freemasonry.

KAISER WILLIAM AND FREEMASONRY .

np . EE late Emperor of Germany was initiated into Freemasonry in JL 1840 , shortly before his father ' s death . A special Lodgo was convened for the purpose , presided over by the three Berlin Grand Lodges , in accordance with the wishes of Frederick William III . ( his father ) , who had for long been a member of tho Craft , having been admitted

in 1814 in Paris . William I . assumed the Protectorate of the Mnsonic Lodges in tho Prussian Monarchy , fcho title being continued down to his decease . His sou , Princo Frederick William , lately the Crown Princo and now tho Emperor , was appointed Doputy-Proto' -tor , having been initiated by William I . ( then the Crown

Prince ) iu 1853 iu the Royal Palace , at which representatives attended from tha three Grand Lodges . The gavel used by hia Imperial Highness on that occasion formerly belonged to Frederick tho Great , who became a member of tho " mystic tie" in 1738 . According to Spoth ' s "Royal Freemasons , " every King of Prussia ,

with the exception of Frederick William IV ., had been a Freemason , from Frederick the Great until now , and as regards Emperors of Germany tho Fraternity can point to Franz I . of Lorraine and Austria , 1745-17 G 5 , William I ., and now Froderick III ., both Kings of Prussia . A medal was struck in silver and bronze to commemorate

the initiation of tho late Emperor on 22 nd May 18 10 , and two others about tho same period were also circulated in the same metals in celebration of the centenary of the Masonic reception of Frederick the Great , oue of which , by Pfault ' er , is of mosfc suggestive design . — -Western Morning . News .

Ten years ago the Grand Lodge , of New South Wales was formed , with '}' . ' > Lodges and 1 . 000 meml-ors . It has ; now 50 Lodges and l / HJO > iiomljor > - .