The installation of officers of Lodge Montrose 722, S.C., took place in the Masonic Hall last night, when Bro. J. Whinray was installed into the chair of Worshipful Master of the Lodge. Bro. J. R. Little, P.M., acted as Installing Master in a very capable manner, and Bro. R. Johnston, P.M., ably carried out the duties of Director of Ceremonies. The Worshipful Master-elect then installed his officers as follows : Deputy Master, Bro. T, J, Dickson ; S.W., Bro. 0. F, Lewis; J.W., Bro. J. Maynard ; S.D., Bro, S. R. Williams ; J.D., Bro. T. Ritchie; 1.G., Bro. R. Seymour; Tyler, Bro. H. Williams ; Chaplain, Bro. R. Johnston, P.M.; Sec, 1. P.M., Ero. J. R. Little. At the conclusion of the installation ceremony about 65 brethren, including visitors and members of sister lodges, sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Mr J. Craig. The usual Masonic toasts were duly honored, and songs were con tributed during the evening by Bros. Dr Laing, A. F. Kennedy, C. F. Lewis, I. 8. Simson, Paltridge, Woodward, Johnston, Coster, and The gatheriug, be sides being of a very pleasant character, was most representative, brethren being present from lodges in both the North and South Islands The second mate (Mr Chas, Long) and three of the crew of the barque Beechwood had a very narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon. They were coming ashore ill one of the ship's boats, with the' sail up, and nearing the end of the break water got too far to the westward and into the break of the sea. The result was that a big wave came on board ftud swamped the boat, which then capsized, and the mem were thrown into the water. The Harbormaster (Captain Thomson) had been watching the movements of the boat from the wharf, and as soon as he saw the accident he got some of the mon (who came with great willing ness) from the dredge punt, launched the pilot bont, and pulled for the end ol the breakwater. His services, however, were luckily not required. The launch Tuna was at that moment leaving the river on her way out to the s.s. 