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Herschel Lodge , No . 1894 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . MASON TAYLOR . The above lodge held their installation meeting on the 19 th instant at the Masonic Hall , Slough , the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Lord Addington ; Bros . J . E . Bowen , Dep . Prov . G . Master ; and the Rev . Roberts , Prov . G . Sec ; W . M . 1501 ; W . M . and LP . M . 2752 ; Bros , the Kev . Penruddock , W . M . 771 ; A . Le Claire , I . P . M . 1339 ; W . Crowhurst , W . D . Shuard , W . D . Carter , R . M . Major , A . Turner , R . II . Hill , M . Clapshaw , and many others being present .

The W . M ., Bro . George E . Harris , opened the lodge in the usual manner . Bro . A . Turner , P . M ., then presented Bro . W . Mason Tiylor , the W . M . elect , and he was duly obligated , all under Installed Masters retired , and the W . M . elect was duly installed into tbe chair of K . S . by the W . M . The brethren were then re-admitted , and saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , and he invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Hallam , S . W . ; W . Westmacott , J . W . ; W . D . Shuard , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; R . H . Hill , P . P . G . Reg ., Sec ; C . T . Hoskins , S . D . ; E . D . Rabbitt , ) . D . ; A . Turner , P . P . G . S . W ., D . C . ; ] . Deverill , Asst . D . C ; M . Clapshaw , P . P . G . Org .,

Otg . ; A . Gladwell , I . G . ; J . Harding and F . Deverill , Stwds . ; and D . Gallop , Tyler . The I . P . M . then gave the three addresses in faultless style , which gained him the commendations from the Prov . G . Master , the Dep . Prov . G . Master , and the Prov . G . Secretary . His lordship said he had never heard the addresses given with such fervency or better in his career , and it gave him the greatest pleasure to present him with the Past Master ' s jewel . The LP . M . briefly thanked his lordship for his very kind words , and said that the jewel would remind him of the many happy and anxious hours he had spent during his term of office , and if he had given satisfaction to the brethren he was more than repaid for his efforts .

The brethren then adjourned to the big hall , where they found a most recherche banquet provided , to which ample justice was done . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts , the D . P . G . M . responded for " The Grand Officers , " and the P . G . M ., in responding to his toast , again in very flattering terms referred to the I . P . M . 's beautifully delivered addresses , also to the careful and correct manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure to be present that evening . The D . P . G . M . proposed * 'The Health of the W . M ., " and said he was most

pleased with the manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers , and with the careful and correct demeanour of the officers and brethren in the lodge , and everybody fitted into his proper place with that decorum which so added to the proceedings , he would take this opportunity of again referring to the I . P . M . ' s perfect working and rendsing of the addresses , and said it appeared to him that all had profited by the lodge of instruction ; who the Preceptor was was unknown to him , but there was certainly evidence of a very efficient instructor ( Bro . M . Clapshaw ) . It was not often his privilege to praise , he wassorry to say , for he found in his experience he had rather to criticise the various lodges in the province .

The P . G . M . then presented two very handsome silver candlesticks and match bowl to the rt tiring Treasurer , Bro . G . H . Charsley , after having held that very important office for over 13 years , which had been subscribed for by the brethren as a slight recognition of his valuable services , to which he suitably replied , and th inked the brethren . Bro . Carter gave the toast of " The Visitors " ( the Wycombe brethren hiving to leave early ) , which was responded to by Bro . the Rev . Penruddock , P . G . Chap ., and Bro . Sheipman , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . Hants , and others .

The W . M . proposed the toastof " l'he LP . M ., " and said he should like to endorse the remarks of the P . G . M . and the D . P . G . M . as to the very able manner in which he had done his work that evening , as well as during his term of office , and if he could only emulate his example he should be very proud . The I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he feared he was not worthy of the many kind words which had been spoken that evening , but he could conscientiously say he had always tried to do his duty to the utmost of his power , and if he had succeeded in giving satisfaction to the brethren he was more thin r .-paid tor his efforts , and again thanked the brethren for tie handsome jewel they had presented him with .

'Ihe VV . M . proposed the toast of "The Founders and Past Masters , " which was suitably replied to by Bro . W . Crowhurst , sole surviving founder . The VV . M . gave the toast of " The Officers , " which was responded to by Bros , Hallam , S . W ., and W . Westmacott , J . W . The I . P . M . craved the indulgence of the W . M . to refer to a letter and the portrait which had been sent that evening by their esteemed Bro . R . H . Barrett , the late Stc , which he exhibited and which was much admired , and ordered to be hung in the anteroom .

The musical arrangements , under the careful management of Bro . M . Clapshaw , Org ., gave great satisfaction , especially the singing of Bro . Shuard and Mr . E . O . Harris , which elicited from the P . G . M . his warmest thanks . » The Tyler's loast having been duly honoured , the brethren then dispersed , but not without returning their thanks to the W . M . and Bro . Carter , who had arranged such a splendid banquet .

Rose of Lancaster Lodge , No . 2325 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . N . MASON . On the 2 ist instant , at thc Masonic Rooms , Lord-street , Southport , Bro . N . Mison was installed as the W . M . of the above ledge . The ceremony was performed by Bros . E . Leigh , the retiring W . M . ; T . R . Davies , P . M . ; Piatt , P . P . G . T . ; Worden ,

P . M ., P . P . D . G . R . ; Rawsthorne , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; and II . Peak , P . M . Ihe officers invested were : Bros . Leigh , I . P . M . ; E . Wright , S . W . ; C . F . Woodworth , J . W . ; W . J . Worden , Treas . ; J . Piatt , P . P . G . D .. Sec ; S . Bell , S . D . ; J . S . Newton , j . D . ; W . Piatt , P . P . G . 1 ' ., D . C ; W . Wilkinson , Org . ; W . H . Potts , LG . ; N . Yates , J . Holey , Willis Brunt , T . A . Forrest , W . J . Pierce , and R . Lrwis James , Stwds . ; and J . G . Dalzell , Tyler . A banquet followed at which a representative number of visitors were present .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . G . TURNER DOBSON . ' I here was a rcccrd attendance ol brethren and visitors on Wednesday , thc 13 th instant , at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the occasion of the installation ceremony , thewotking being most earnestly performed by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . E . H . Thomp . sett . The visitors present included Bros . W . Wiles , VV . M . 1044 ; J . M . Kingston , P . M . 1044 ; H . Hudson , I . P . M . 141 ; E . Bennett , W . M . 94 O ; W . H . Bill , S . W ., andF . H . Baker , J . W ., of 1420 ; C W . Cornish , S . D . 1044 ; A . Hasden / J . D . zGyy j and James .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes read and confirmed and some , formal matters settled , the ceremony of installation commenced . Bro . G . T . Dobson , J . W ., was then installed in the chair of K . S ., and appointed and invested his officers for ihe year as follows : Bros . F . F . Bonney , P . M ., S . W . ; A . O . Hemming , J . W . j Rev . S . T . Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C ., Chap . ; Maj .-Gen . F . VV . Hemming , C . B .. P . M ., D . C ; W . Fisher , P . M .. P . A . G . P .. Treas . ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . S . Herstlet . S . D . ; F . A . Foes , J . D . ; Godfrey Herstler , I . G . ; T . H .

Kendrick , T . M . Hawkins , and O . Michael , Stwds . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . Bro . G . H . Thompsttt ' s delivery of the addresses was most impressive . A valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to the LP . M ., who acknowleJged thc same with much modesty . Alter the closing of the lodge , the brethren partook of an excellent repast , and the usual toasts followed . In proposing "The King and the Craft , " the VV . M . remarked tha . he had heard from the highcil medical authority thai his Majesty was in most excellent health , which was received with applause .

The toasts of " The Grand Officers " and "The Prov . Grand Officers " were suitably given and responded to . Bio . Thomp ' . ell proposed with mu : h ferrour " The Health of thc VV . M . " They had , he said , in their VV . M . a zealous and expert brother , and trusted work would be given him during his yearof ofiice . Bro . W . Fisher , P . M ., replied for " The Grand Oliicers . "

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Bro . W . H . Saunders , P . M ., founder of the lodge , in speaking for the Prov . Grand Officers , spoke of the first meeting 27 years ago at Ha mpton Hill , and what a tower of strength the little great Sir Francis Burdett Lodire had become in the province . After the W . M . had feelingly proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " and reply had been given , the toast of " The Visitors " was taken , the W . M . remarking they had many distinguished brethren with them that evening , and he extended to them the most heartiest welcome , and coupled the names of Bro . Hudson and Wiles , whose words in reply " were apt and well put .

The VV . M ., speaking of his election , said it was a proud moment with him , and hoped T . G . A . O . T . J . would spare him to rule and govern the lodge with satisfaction t > himself and credit to the lodge , drawing his speech to a close with the following suitable quotation : Be fair in foul , or rain or shine , The joys I have possessed , In spite of Fate are mine ;

Not Heaven itself upon the past has power But what has been , has been , And I have had my hour . The Tyler's toast brough : a un ' que evening to a termination . The entertainment was exceptionally goid . Major T . C Wails and C W . Cornish gave some fine recitals , and Bros . Bak : r , Hinton , and James , som : mud cal selections and songs .

Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 . INSTALLATION OF . BRO . CAPTAIN CECIL WOOD . The installation meetingof this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . The ceremony was performed by Bro . A . G . Stevenson , B . A ., the outgoing Master , who installed as his s uccessor Bro . Caotain Cecil Wood , who has lately returned from South Africa in command ' of the York

Volunteers . The officers were aopointed and invested as follows -. Bros . H . J . Rudyard , S . W . ; J . T . Hingston , M . R . C . S ., J . W . ; Rev . Canon Watson , Chao . ; H . L . Swift , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; J . E . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Src . ; G . A . Anden , M . D ., S . D . ; ( as . Ramsiy , M . D ., J . D . ; E . M . Taylor , L . R . C . P ., LG . ; Rev . C , E . L . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . C , D . C ; C . G . Padel , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . B . H Whytehead and H . R . A . Whytehead , Stwds . ; aid J . R . Packer , Tyler .

Amongst those present at tl-c ceremony and subsequent dinner were Bros , the Dean of York , P . G . C ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B .: E . Fox-Thomas , P . M ., Prov . Charity Representative ; Capt . Grant , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Somerset ; the W . Ms ., and Wardens of the three sister lodges in York , and other guests .

Wallsend Lodge , No . 2703 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN G . WADLAND . There was a large and representative attendance of brethren at ths Masnic Hill , Wallsend , onthe 21 st instant , on the occasion of the instillation as W . M . of Bro . John G . Wadland , S . W . of the above lodge . Bro . Wadland ' s elevation to the chiir , vacated by Bro . Geo . Bell , \ v is a popul ir one , and a large numbir of friends gathered round the newly-elected W . M . both from his own and neighbouring lodges . The cereminy

of installatio 1 was most impressively performid hy Bros . G : orge Bltir , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Robert Hudson , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . Durham ; Alderman Geo . A . Allan , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland ; and George Bell , LP . M . At the conclusion of the installation of the W . M . the la'ter invested his oliicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . George Bell , LP . M . ; Thomas Sharp , S . W . ; A . | . Brown , J . W . ; 1 . T . Womphrey , Sec . j M . Dixon , Asst . S . c . ; George Blair , P . M ., P . P . G , Std . Br ., Treas . ; j . Turner , S . D . ; William Goodfellow , J . D . ; C Willance , Org . ;

W . Wotton , I . G . ; T . Wallace , V . Taylor , Johnson , CampbslI , and Dixon , Stwds . ; and A . Surtees , Tyler . Amidst applause , Bro . Cowie , P . M ., on behalf of the officers and brethren , presented B : o . Giorge Bell , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel . At the conclusion of the proceedings in the lodge rooti , < . ne Festival of St . John the Evangelist was duly celebrated , the company being largely augmented by a number of other brethren . The newly-installed W . M . presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly observed .

The catering , which was m the hands of Bro . J . McDonald , of Wallsend , gave every satisfaction . The musical programme , which was of an excellent character , was conducted by Bro . C Whillance , Org .

La France Lodge , No . 2060 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . C E . HAUVETTE . It is perhaps not commonly known that the above lodge plays a unique part in English Masonry . Not only is the work according to the rituil of the Grand Lodge of England done in French , but a ru ' e , which , however , is not to be found in the bye-liws , sets forth that its members must be of French origin , and , moreo / er , must have complied with the military duties of their native country . The recruiting of new numbers

is , therefore , not an easy task and relitivily limited . Yet the lodge goes on flourishing in its limited sphere , and is highly esteemed among Metropolitan lodges . All req jests to the effect to abolish the prohibitive rule for admission , and to open ths doors of the lodge , have been persistently opposed by the founders and first Masters . There is one thing certain—when a member of the lodge invites another he seldom meets with a refusal . To such an extent this is tiue , that very often the number of visitors exceed that of the members . Anyhow , at the installation meeting which took place on Mo iday ,

the iSth inst ., the visitors were just as numerous as those belonging to the lodge . Among them were Bros . Sir Henry Fruenun Wood , P . A . G . D . C ; Imre Kiralfy , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . Ernest Pocock , P . A . G . D . C ; C L . Mason , P . P . G . W . W . Yorks ; J . J . Lamigeon , P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey ; K . Davis , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; T . Ridewood , 26 S 2 ; W . Atkinson , P . M . ; W . C Saunders , 13 GS ; J . C Dickson , S . W . 256 ; F . H . Cullingham , S . W . 17 G 9 ; II . Forrester , W . M . 26 G 5 ; J . Humphries , 16 SS ; besides the following brethren of the sister lodge ( L'Entente Cordiale ) : Bros . A . Duchc , E . Duche , John Broad , II . Lunge , G . Hewett , and others .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirm » . d , after which the ballot for , and the initiation of , a candidate took place , Bro . F . Faucheux being in the chair . Brn . Jules Oppenheim , P . M ., took the chair and obligated , invested , and installed Bro . C . E . Hauvette as the Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , Bro . E . St . Clair , P . A . G . D . D ., acting as D . C . The W . M . then invested his officers . They are : Bros-.

1 ) . D . Bri ) , S . W . ; L . Carre , J . W . ; Jules Oppenheim , P . M ., Treas . ; Leon Clerc , P . M ., Sec . ; Lamare , P . M ., S . D . ; Fiuquembergue , J . D . ; Valentin , I . G . ; and Mitchell , Tyler . Bro . II . Mondehare , P . M , accepted tne ollice of Asst . D . ol C , whilst Bros . David and Behers will be the Stewards . All the business on the agenda being ended , thc lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to thi banqueting

hall . The W . M . presided , and gave the customary loyal toasts , which were followed by the singing of " God save the King" and " La Marseillaise . " The toast of "The Grand Oliicers" was replied to—in French—by Bros . Dr . Pocock , P . A . G . D . C , Imre Kiralfy , and Sir Henry Trueman Wood , who expressed his regret at being debarred from becoming a member of this lodge . He recalled the fact that years ago he took the Third Degree in the French language owing to miny French brethren being present .

In response to a general clamour Bro . E . St . Clair , P . A . G . D . C , rose , and slid that it was a lex non scrifta a Grand Officer should not speak in his own lodge , but being the first initiate of the La France Lodge , he would like to point out to the initiate the baton dc marcchal he could aspire to . Ihe I . P . M . then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " which was nceived with the greatest enthusiasm .

1 he W . M ,, in reply , expressed his thanks for the kind words said in his honour , lie had been introduced to Freemisonry by such worthy brethren as Bros . St . Clair , Henri Bue , who unfortunately was absent to-night , and Leon Clerc , that he considered it his life-long duty to maintain and to continue the reputation of the La France Lodge . l ' he W . M . then presented Bro . Faucheux with a Past Master ' s jewel , and thanked him on behalf of thc lodge for the gieat care and attention he hid shown in the fulfilment of his duties in spite of his bad health , lie joined the brethren in wishing him a speedy recovery and long life .