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Robert Burns Lodge , No . 604 ( S . C ) .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES E . CLARKSON . The annual ceremony of installation of the Master and officers of this lodge having been postponed on a supposed disqualification of certain nominated officers , the anniversary meeting did not take place on the usual date . The installationof Bro . Charles E . Clarkson was eventually successively carried out on the 23 rd February by the D . D . G . Master , Bro . James Watson . A large gathering , among whom were Bro . R . D . Thomas , D . G . M . ( E . C ) . and many District Grand Officers assembled and

contributed by word and deed to make the function successful . The investiture of officers for the year , and the usual routine business having been completed , the lodge was closed , and those present sat down to an excellent banquet furnished by Bro . Tuck . Happily the lodge possessed a Waltonian of local skill , who pledged himself to supply , from his own rod , trout sufficient for the So invited guests . This , it may be said , he succeeded in doing in one evening ' s sport , taking six trout scaling 21 \ lbs . — the largest fish being y \ lbs .

The interest displayed by the piscator for the welfare of the lodge pervades the members generally , it is , therefore , needless to say that a pleasant evening was spent .

Canterbury Lodge , No . 1048 .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . TRIBE , S . W . The brethren assembled at Freemasons' Hall , Christchurch , "" N Z ., for their regular meeting in February , to celebrate the 37 th anniversary of the lodge , and for the installation of the above brother and investiture of officers for the year next ensuing . During recent yeais much interest has been centred in this lodge , and an honourable incentive to greater usefulness prevails among those of its large register ot memnsrs . Bro . W . Alexander Tribe is a most popular brother , and is head of the firm of W . A .

Tribe and Co ., clothiers and manufacturers , of Christchurch . Bro . J . J . Dougall is the I . P . M ., and is equally popular as a Volunteer , captain as he is outstanding as a Master of a Colonial lodge . The Dist . G . Master and many Officers of Dist . G . Lodge , Present and Past , attended , the former taking a large portion of the ceremony of . installation , which

ensured a successful and impressive rendering , while the W . M . ably and in constitutional order invested his officers as if it were no novelty to him . The officers for the ensuing term being conspicuous citizens of ability , means , and social standing—si essential with all directing the policy of any order or institution —will furnish an aei / ury for future success . The 65 P . Ms , present on the Board of Installed Masters meeting in a lodge in a small colony tells a volume of interest in English Masonry . Bro . R . D . Thcmas , D . G . M ., in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " alluded to the great alteration which would in a short time take place in the chief administrat on

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . of the Craft in England , and referred to the loyalty which locally would prevail towards the new G . M ., whoever he may be , and the satisfaction that was felt for the wise and just administration of his predecessor . The W . M ., in responding , was well received , and referred to the expression of an observer of Masonic proceedings , " that when you see the Master you behold ths lodge , " " jj . trusted that when visitors saw him they would extend their observation to his officers , and also to the vocal and orchestral brethren . He also alluded to what was

n ? . Decorningalonglist of Past Masters , whose example and the immediate influence ot his predecessor would afford valuable aid in the discharge ot his duties , the responsi-Diliti-s of which he fully recognised . r i l , e ' -P-M . was tbe recipient cf a jewel , the gift of the members , and of elegant links and studs from the year's initiates . hr ih anc l uet > which is the coup de grace to like gatherings , was attended by 149 Brethren , who will bear with them recollections of a generous welcome and a great musical treat trom the Canteibury members

. <; w following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . E . H . Couzens , M c o J * A ' T" > stick , T . W . ; R . A . Green . P . M ., Treas . ; B . S . Collier , Sec . ; J ? - * -Brown , S . D . ; J . Thornton , J . D .: A . C . Bushell . D . C ; T . G . Aikman , I . G . ; atewart , Attery , Hillyer , and Collins , Stwds . ; and Arnold , Tyler .

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Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . LADIES' NIGHT . ladies bv | il K t lSt ! l u : t "' was tne tnir < 3 annul 1 occasion of the entertainment of sh <™ , „ ir Vl . ? relhren of the above lodge , when the populaiity of these gatherings was snown by the large attendance , 33 ladiei and 34 Kentlemen . disonJfIt " mectm B ° * the lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , for the wherJ . J some routlne business , and the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , Cocks ' »« ' . jt V a "" Pt'on was held by the W . M .. Bro . W . A . Cocks , and Mis . ' ass , sted b y the Wardens of the lodge , Bros . W . H . Reed and M . Mirshall , and

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after the usual exchange of courtesies , the company sat down to an excellent dinner , which was served in such a manner as to show that the hotel is not likely to lose any of its prestige under the direction of Mr . Bertram Clulow , its new manager . During dinner a selection of music was ably performed by Bro . fl . R . Lancaster ' s band , through the generosity of the W . M ., who also presented each lady with a handsome bottle of scent as a souvenir of the occasion .

Grace , " non nobis , Domine , " having been sung , the toast of " The King and the Craft , " proposed by the W . M ., and heartily responded to , was followed by the National Anthem .

The next toast— "The Worshipful Master "—very ably proposed by Bro . E . C . Broquet , I . P . M ., who testified to the high esteem in which the W . M . was held by the brethren of the lodge , and the admirable way in which he had carried out the duties of his office—was received with much enthusiasm ; and the hearty ovation he met with on rising tb respond , showed that Bro . Broquet ' s remarks were fully endorsed by those present .

The toast of " The Ladies " was then given by the W . M . in a happy manner . He expressed the great pleasure he felt in offering them a cordial welcome , and assured them that that "ladies' evening" was regarded as one of the most enjoyable meetings of the year . Bro . W . D . Shuard , P . M . 1 S 94 , P . P . J . G . D . Bucks , ( a visitor ) , returned thanks in a particularly clever and humorous , speech , during which he was highly applauded . Then followed a very pleasing feature in the proceedings—the presentation to Bro .

Edward Prince , the first Master of the lodge , who , from the date of his vacating that office , has performed the duties of Secretary , of a very handsome gold Secretary ' s jewel . The jewel was ' artistically manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , London , and bore the following inscription in front of it : " Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . Presented to W . Bro . E . Prince as a slight token of esteem , and in appreciation of his valuable services . iSth May , igot . "

Mrs . Prince was also presented with a gold hoop ring , set with choice sapphires and diamonds . The W . M ., in a highly complimentary manner , enlarged on the sentiment expressed in the inscription , and emphasised the feelings of regard . which actuated himself and the members of the lodge in making the offering to Bro . Prince . He staled that their liberality having exceeded their anticipations , they thought they could not do better than associate his wife in the testimonial , by offering for her acceptance a memento of

the occasion , as they felt delighted to honour one who was so well known to most of them , and greatly respected by them all , and this would afford her husband satisfaction . He concluded by proposing the toast of " The Health of Bro . and Mrs . Prince , " hoping they would live many years to wear the jewel and the ring . This was heartily received and disposed of with musical honours . In responding , Bro . Prince said he was quite taken aback , not having had the slightest idea of such a surprise being prepared for him , although he always thought he

knew of everything that was going on in connection with the lodge . He hardly knew how to express his thanks to the brethren for this splendid proof of their good feeling towards him , without which , however , he always felt such a deep interest in the welfare of the Iodge and of all connected with it as to be ready at all times to do anything in his power to promote their prosperity , and this he would continue to do . They had rightly gauged his feelings when they decided on making his wife a participator in the honour conferred uoon him , and he could assure them that they would wear their

beautiful presents with the greatest pride during the remainder of their lives , and hand them down to their posterity it they had any . At this point an interval and conversazione was held , and coffee partaken of , followed by a concert , contributed to in a very talented manner by Miss Bessie Grant and the Royal Windsor Glee Singers ( Bros . Walter Clay , Abel Staikey , David Humphreys , and Walter Dodds ) , inters ; ersed by an exceedingly clever exhibition of legerdemain by

Mr . Heibert Brooks . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Organist of the lodge , Bro . A . W . Hall , jun ., who ably accompanied the artistes . Most of the party left before 11 o'clock , in order to catch their trains , but a few residents of Windsor , with their visitors , stayed a little longer , winding up what all considered a most successful and enjoyable evening with a carpet dance , the music for which was provided by the nimble fingers ot Bro . Stickland .

Hiram Lodge , No . 2416 . This class lodge met for the last time this session on the 22 nd ult ., when a goodly number of architects and surveyors attended to support the W . M ., Bro . H . J . Pain . The only business was the passing of Bro . J . Jellis . Amongst the members present were Bros . Matt . Garbutt , S . W . ; J . Merritt , J . W . ; F . R . Farrow , Treas . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; F . A . Powell , P . M . ; A . F . Wrightson , P . M . ; G . Elkington , P . M . ; W . West , P . M . ; S . Jackson , P . M . ; and H . Bonner . The after proceedings were enlivened by some excellent music provided by the kindness of the W . M .

Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Frascati ' s Restaurant , Oxfordstreet , W ., on the 14 th ult ., Bro . Walter Gripper , M . B . Aberd ., W . M ., being in the chair . Bros . Ware and Beadles were admitted to the Third Degree , while Mr . David Boyd Keown , M . R . C . S . Eng ., L . R . C . P . Lond ., was initiated into Freemasonry . Grants of 10 guineas each were voted for the Boys' School and the School for Girls . Bro . Phineas S . Abraham , M . D . Dub ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , while Bro . Clement Godson , M . D . Aberd ., was re-elected Treasurer . Subsequently a number of the brethren dined together .

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