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I he W . M . then briefly proposed " Success to the Masonic Charities , " coupling the toast with the name of Bro . Fredk . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School . _ Bro . Binckes , in reply , said that it was now some five or six years since he was at that lodge on a similar occasion , and he thanked the brethren for the continued and continuous

support rendered to the various Masonic Institutions by the Carnarvon Lodge . He did not know that he could single out any Iodge that had done more than the Carnarvon . Their Master said that he vvould make his remarks as brief as possible , and he ( Bro . Binckes ) was sure that no words of his vvere needed . All that he had to do vvas to return his very sincere thanks for the Institution vvith which he vvas still

associated for the support which had been afforded it by the Carnarvon Lodge , and he need hardly say that whatever might be his destiny or his fate he trusted that the efforts of Bro . Woodmason might be as liberally supported in the present as the efforts of others had been in the past . He did not want to make any sensational observations , but vvith regard to the Masonic Institutions the time lately had not

flowed as quietly as usual . There was a fierce light that during the last two or three years had beaten upon various bodies and various Institutions , and he did not know why they should expect that the Masonic Institutions should be an exception . Why the Boys' School had been selected for attack he did not know , but he thought he could say a few words [ that would show them that after all said and done

that Institution was not deserving of the grave censure that had been passed upon it . But he was there as a visitor , and he would be sorry to be tempted to make any observations of a controversial nature . He thought , however , he would not find one dissentient when he said , if faults be found , let those faults be remedied , but do not let them interfere vvith the flow of Charity , vvhich had for its object the maintenance ,

education , and clothing of four or five hundred of the children of Freemasons . Bro . Binckes added that he was delighted to be there that evening as a not altogether unwelcome guest , and still—however imperfectly he might have discharged his duties—as earnest now as ever he was in the cause of Masonic Charity . Time was a great consoler and it was also a great avenger , and he hoped as it

went on feelings vvould be toned down and opportunity given for dispassionate judgment . In conclusion , he hoped that the efforts of the brethren of the Carnarvon Lodge in the ensuing year would be directed , one and all , to do what they could to place the Carnarvon Lodge in 1 S 90 in connection vvith the Festival of the Boys' School in the same proud position as it had held in the past .

Several other toasts vvere proposed , including " The Visitors , " vvhich was responded to by Bros . Sly , Dr . Cooper , and Leath j " The Treasurer and Secretary , " which brought Bros . Murlis and Parkhurst to their legs ; " The Past Masters , " for vvhich Bros . Woodmason and Davis returned thanks , and "The Officers of the Lodge , " to vvhich the J . W . replied—in the absence of the S . W ., vvho had been obliged to leave before the toast was reached .

* In proposing the Past Masters' health , Bro . Green included the presentation to Bro . Woodmason of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him by the lodge , and for which Bro . Woodmason , in his reply , made suitable acknowledgment . The Tyler ' s toast , as usual , brought the proceedings to a

close . The intervals between the speeches were enlivened with some pleasant vocal and instrumental music , contributed by Mis Florence Kent , Mr . Walter Turner , Bros . T . W . Heath , W . A . Vincent , and Master Felix Lochner ( violin ) . Bro . Russell Lochner officiated at the pianoforte ,

Aldersgate Lodge ( No . 1657 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . E . Anderton , I . P . M . j A . B . Hudson , S . W . j M . R . Webb , J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . j E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Secj J . Larkin , S . D . j G . Rawlinson , I . G . j J . Shotter , Steward ; H . Thomas , Tyler ; S . White , P . M . ; W . H . Froom , P . M . ;

E . C Philpot , Septimus Croft , and J . S . Jarvis . Visitors Bros . T . H . Cruttnell , 1345 , and W . Potter , jun ., 1745 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . John T . Donnolly , which , proving unanimous , the ceremony of initiation vvas very ably performed by Bro . E . Anderton , I . P . M ., in the unavoidable absence in Paris oi

the AV . M ., Bro . Alderman Renals . Bro . A . B . Hudson , C . C , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , the brethren dining together , under the presidency of Bro .

E . Anderton , I . P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . During the evening a very excellent selection of music vvas given by Miss F . Starkie and Mr . E . M . Chesham , accompanied by Mr . J . H . Leipold .

Trinity College Lodge ( No . 1765 ) . —On Thursday , the 7 th inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge took place at Trinity College , Mandeville-place , W ., the W . M ., Bro . Rant Martin , performing the office of Installing Master . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Burritt Lane , Mus . Bac , was presented for

installation , and , having been duly installed into the chair of K . S ., invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . E . Biddlecombe , S . W . ; J . B . Sarjeant , J . W . ; J . A . Hammond , Treas . ; John Mills , Sec ; C . J . Ozanne , S . D . ; S . J . Wilford , J . D . j J . T . Hutchinson , I . G . j A . F . Howard , P . M ., D . C j W . C . Hutchinson , Steward j G . H . VVarren Tear , Org . j and G . Harrison , Tyler . Bro . the Rev . B .

Hunt , Mus . D ., P . M ., vvas appointed Chaplain , but was unavoidably absent . The Installing Master then delivered the usual addresses in a masterly and lucid manner . A Past Master's jewel was presented , with congratulations , to the I . P . M ., Bro . Plant Martin , and after "Hearty good wishes" the proceedings terminated . The brethren present besides those named were Bros . A . Carnall , Mus . B ., L . J . F . Van der Heyden , E . C . M .

Fischel , T . Pettitt , Sinclair Dunn , and H . E . Robertson . Among the visitors were Bros . J . E . Shand , P . M . and Sec . 2030 J J . Collart , P . M . 749 J W . J . Rundall , P . M . and Sec . I ; I 6 J J . Oppenheim , 2060 J A . M . Brander , W . M . elect 1 S 03 ; A . W . Lane , 16 7 ; J . Echstein , 1196 ; and D . J . Hatch , 1507 . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the chief feature being the music between the toasts and the responses .

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To that of " The Visitors , " Bro . Shand , 2030 , replied in a few kindly words , as an old friend and visitor of the lodge , wishing it continued prosperity under the new W . M . and in future . Bro . W . J . Rundall , P . M . 1716 , responded in similar terms ; Bro . A . M . Brander , 1 S 03 , in the same spirit ; and Bro . Oppenheim , 20 C 0 , added a few eloquent sentences in

the French language , referring to the new movement initiated in the Lodge La France , and foreshadowing that it will make a still closer tie between French and English Masons ; Bros . A . W . Lane , 16 7 j J . Echstein , 1196 J and J . Collart , 749 , also cordially responded . An admirable programme of music was provided . The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .

Derby Allcroft Lodge ( No . 2168 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , N . W ., on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., and proved one of the most successful meetings held since the consecration of the lodge . There vvas a very

largeattendanceof brethren present , who thoroughly enjoyed the skill and ability displayed by the retiring Master , Bro . ) . P . Fitzgerald , in the installation of his successor , Bro . H . Halliday . The members vvho supported Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , W . M ., included Bros . Harold Halliday , S . W . and

W . M . elect ; J . Corbett , P . M ., J . W . j E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Middx ., Treas . j R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec ; J . P . Harding , P . M ., S . D . ; W . F . Lord , J . D . j J . Derby Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., P . M . j Dr . James Haskins , Org . j G . Rawlinson , I . G . j S . Garcia , P . M ., D . Cj W . J . Wetenhall , G . Godfrey , A . A . Millward , and others . Visitors : Bros . John Hughes , W . M . 2222 , P . P . G .

D . of C . Surrey j E . J . Howe , 1155 j G . 1 . Ayres , P . M . 95 ; Jno . Maclean , P . M . 1319 ; L . Engal , P . M . 207 ; D . J . Potter , S . W . 1321 j VV . G . Kent , S . D . 1321 j J . Miles , P . M ., Treas . iSoj D . Barrett , W . M . 742 ; C F . Ouicke , S . W . 1531 ; C M . Brander , S . W . 1563 ; W . Cook , P . M . 22 ; J . Fearn , I . G . 1195 ; A . B . Northcroft , 2045 ; W . Maclin , J . VV . 177 ; A . Salmon , 1022 ; G . G . Hull ,

J . D . 16 77 ; F . H . Macklin , I . G . 1319 J F . L . Jermyn , Stwd . 2005 ; I ) . Cooper , S . D . 211 * , Danl . Hughes , P . M . goi ; A . Prince , J . VV . 901 ; G . I . Judge , I . P . M . 117 S ; R . Pittam Stevens , I . P . M . 901 ; VV . Gayton , P . M . 1607 j A . T . Yardley , 901 ; David Hughes , P . M . 901 ; I . Morris , 1 744 ; C . P . Coles , 1744 ; A . J . Bolton , P . M .

S 62 ; J . Renworthy , P . M . 172 S ; H . A . Bonair , 177 ; F . Johnson , I . P . M . 95 ; T . A . Bullock , P . M . 101 j H . W . Higgins , P . M . 421 ; J . Fisher , 1114 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The W . M . and officers having entered the lodge room in procession , and assumed their respective chairs , the lodge was formally opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . H . Halliday was presented as the W . M . elect , and duly and

impressively installed by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . Corbett , P . M ., S . W . j J . P . Harding , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Secj W . F . Lord , S . D . j G . Rawlinson , J . D . j W . J . Wetenhall , I . G . j S . Garcia , D . Cj Dr . Jas . Haskins , Org . j G . Godfrey and A . A . Millward , Stewards j and

Goddard , jun ., Tyler . The addresses vvere then rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , I . P . M ., who well deserved tlie encomiums subsequently passed on his working by the brethren present . Propositions were received , and the lodge was closed . At the conclusion of a recherche repast , the customary

toast list received due notice . Bro . J . Derby Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., said the W . Master had been pleased to toast "The Grand Officers , " and had been kind enough to call upon him to respond . He begged , therefore , on behalf of those distinguished members of the Order vvho had received so high an honour , to say that they all saw with pleasure when they attended Grand

Lodge the excellent services fulfilled and duties performed by the Grand Officers . At the same time , they knew that , whether in Masonry or elsewhere , there must be prizes to look forward to as a stimulus to reward . It could not be given to all to become Grand Officers , but they knew that taking tbat body all together the members were all very bright ornaments in the Craft , and had done good suit and

service , and were now shining in a higher sphere , and shedding light on the brethren around them . There were four or live honorary members on the list of their lodge who were Grand Officers , and one of them—the G . Sec . —would have been present had he not been called away to Manchester . He had no doubt that when they did visit the lodge they would go away with a consciousness that they belonged

to a lodge that could show as good working as any in England . As one connected with the lodge , he was glad to see the excellent working that night , and to see that those in authority were supported by so many good friends , lt showed the prestige of the lodge and that it was endeavouring to do its duty and uphold the honour of the Craft . He could only hope that so long as he belonged to the lodge he

might see the same excellent work , and as pleasant and numerous a gathering as he had had the honour to speak to that night . Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said that he should probably have something to say with regard to that toast at their subsequent meetings . It was the most important toast of the evening . They had

unanimously elected a brother to preside over them who held their esteem and respect , and whom they must have thought a fit and worthy brother to rule over a lodge of such importance as theirs . As loyalty was one of the predominating influences of a Freeemason's heart , he asked the brethren to be loyal to Bro . Halliday , W . M ., during his year of office . He had no cause to feel any doubt , because

as the members had been loyal to those at their head , they would do all they could to make Bro . Halliday's year a successful one . He vvas pleased to say that from the brilliant meeting of that night no Master of their lodge had ever started under more brilliant prospects . There was no Master who had attained the chair in their lodge who had gathered round him such a gathering since Bro . Derby

Allcroft occupied the same position at the consecration . He knew he could rely upon them to give the W . M . their hearty support . Bro . Harold Halliday , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . forthe kind words applied to him , and the brethren for having

acquiesced in them . He hardly knew how to thank them for their ovation , which was quite undeserved . He would try to do his best and follow in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., and if he emulated him in his working he could hope for nothing better . In proposing "The I . P . M . and the Installing Master , "

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the W . M . said that of Bro . Fitzgerald's admirable working he could say nothing more than he would try to emulate it , but would fall far short of it . He should endeavour to do his best , and if he satisfied the brethren it vvould be the fulfilment of his desire . Nobody had a greater admiration for Bro . J . P . Eitzgerald , I . P . M ., than he , and for his indefatigable work in this lodge from its inception . Their I . P . M .

was the actual founder of the Derby Allcroft Lodge , and when he asked him ( the Worshipful Master ) to become one of the founders he , knowing that when Bro . Fitzgerald took Masonry in hand it would be carried out in its integrity , consented . The Immediate Past Master claimed for their lodge the position of the best in London , and that claim vvas substantiated for it vvas certainly one

of the best . That result had been brought about solely by the indefatigable perseverance of Bro . Fitzgerald in obtaining in the first place the consent of Bro . Derby Allcroft to have his name associated with the lodge , and then the sanction of that brother to be nominated as the first W . M . Next they had Bro . Eccleston Gibb , who vvas a tower of strength , and following him came Bro . Fitzgerald ,

who had culminated his good work by installing his successor . He should take this opportunity of showing the I . P . M . a substantial mark of their appreciation of his services by investing him with a handsome jewel . It vvas vvith very great pleasure , and he esteemed it a proud honour , to be allowed to invest the I . P . M . vvith the Past Master ' s jewel . He vvas sure the brethren would join in heartily drinking

the health of Bro , Fitzgerald , I . P . M . Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , I . P . M ., said the brethren had given him a task more difficult than he anticipated by giving an ovation to one he did not think sincerely deserved it . He was not going to be quixotic , for he believed their feelings vvere absolutely sincere . During the time he had been connected with that lodge he had only

done his duty , and what more could a man possibly do ? At most the . ordinary need of praise was extended to him , and there the matter ended . He thanked them for their support during the past year and during the time it had taken to found this lodge . If there was one brother more than another he had to thank it vvas the Secretary , Bro . Cummings , P . M . From the reception accorded that

name by the brethren , he vvas glad they had been able to recognise where honour was due , and thanked the Secretary for the manner in vvhich he had supported him in every phase of their lodge . Bro . Cummings had rendered great help in difficultes , for if he undertook to do anything it was certain to be done well . He was now joining the sear and yellow leaf of the P . M . 's , and he thanked the Secretary and the brethren for supporting him in everything he had done .

" The Visitors " was next given , and responded to by Bro . D . Hughes , P . M . 901 j J . Maclean , P . M . j Nathan Robinson , and John Hughes , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey . "The Past Masters " and "The Officers" vvere given , and the proceedings , vvhich were of an enjoyable nature throughout , terminated vvith the Tyler's toast . An excellent selection of music was ably rendered , under the direction of Bros . J . F . Haskins and " J . Kift , assisted by Bros . A . James , Robert Grice , W . Coward , and Fred . Stephens .

Regent ' s Park Lodge ( No . 2202 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Saturday , the 2 nd instant , when there were present Bros . N . J . Goodchild , W . M . j D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., acting l . P . M . j John Powdrell , S . W . j W . H . Hosegood , J . W . j N . Goodchild , P . M ., Treas . j C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Hall , S . D . ; J .

Passmgham , J . D . j G . Lane , I . G . j J . Kew , P . M ., D . C . ; J . P . Poynter , A . D . C . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., and H . F . Bangs , Stewards j J . Bangs , Org . j G . Clampitt , G . H . Rutter , W . H . Embley , H . Jordan , A . J . Ward , W . Ellen , F . J . Holden , W . J . Holden , and John Podger . Visitors : Bros . A . Boden , 216 S j J . Thompson , 2206 j S . L . Smith , 2211 j C . J . Gordon , 2090 j G . F . Peall , 27 j J . L . Lewis , 16 S 1 J and VV . Barton , 172 .

Ihe lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Mr . John Podger , which proved unanimous . Bros . Ward and " Ellen were then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and Bro . G . H . Rutter passed to the Second Degree . Mr . John Podger was then initiated . The W . M . announced his intention of standing as Steward at the next Festival of the Girls '_ School , and asked the brethren to support him . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

Argonauts' Lodge ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , on the nth inst . Present : Bros . Eugene Monteuuis , G . S . B ., acting W . M . j J . F . Savory , S . W . j J . P . Houghton , acting J . W . j Gordon Smith , Sec ; T . VV . Willis , S . D . j E . T . Smith , J . D . j C . W . Map leton , Stwd . j F . G . Mitchell , Tyler j Lieut .-Col . Adcock , F . E . Williams . A . Tlinrn T A Ilralo Qmlfl . r \ M Hmrhes .

and C V . Hunter . Visitors : Bros . F . VV . Wheeler , 2006 , and VV . Bernard Hamilton , S 59 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Joseph Thornton Harrison , * T . R . C , Calpe , R . C . 27 S , Gibraltar , and C V . Hunter , T . R . C , 2205 , were elected joining members . Bro . J . F . Savory was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . " Frank also

Richardson , P . G . D ., Treas . Bro . F . G . Mitchell was re-elected Tyler . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . G . D . Lister , J . W ., for his handsome present of a lodge banner , inscribed with the names of the founders . The remaining business , which was of a formal nature , having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the usual repast .

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. BIRMINGHAM . Temperance Lodge ( No . 739 ) . —The installation meeting of tbe above lodge was held at the Masoni Hall , on Thursday , the 14 th instant . The VV . M ., Bro- J-* . ^ .., ~ .. .. . . . . . ^ t ^ ,, m ^ . ^ . vii infant . in-. ,....- ¦> ..

Candelent , was in the chair , supported by the whole or » officers and by 12 Past Masters of the lodge : Bros . JBragg , P . P . G . W . ; Haseler , P . P . G . P . j Wilkinson , P . P . G . P . ; Lees , P . P . G . S . B . j Srawley , P ; - ± '' Harris , P . A . G . S ., * Bowley , P . G . S . B . j i- ^ Ttna P . P . G . Org . ; G . A . Thomason , Ketley , Tay lor , ana Bancroft . Visitors : Bros . Walliker , P . S . G . W . J < " £ Patten , P . P . S . G . W .: Tollady , P . A . G . D . C . j Rev . ^