Brunswick Lodge, No. 159.

somoly furnished . Tho Master's chair , which is made of mahogany , is a beautiful piece of workmanship . Tho arms terminate in two richly-carved lions' heads , whilst tho back is studded with the emblems of tho Order . It is 7 feet 6 inches in height , and the top is surmounted by a crown . Tho chair is upholstered with crimson Utrecht velvet , and is richly carved . Thoro are three other high

back chairs , which aro about 5 feet 6 inches in height . In front of tho Master ' s chair is a pedestal about 4 feet high , with a white marble top , and in front are two Corinthian columns . There aro two other pedestals of a similar description . There aro also provided twelve "horso shoo" chairs , npholstered in crimson velvet . The floor is covered with a beautifully designed Brussels carpet , and in tho centre , instead of canvas , will bo placed a tcssolated carpet .

Every convenience has been provided for tho accommodation of tho members . Around tho room will be placed " warrants" and other matters connected with the Brotherhood . Tho apartment will be illuminated with tho " sun light . " Tho refreshment room will be fitted up in a very comfortable manner . Tho building has been erected by Mr . A . Lethbridgo , contractor , Plymouth ; and tho furnishing arrangements are being carried out by Snawdon and Company , 43 aud 44 Union-street , Stonehouse .

"Lodgo Ebrington " will bo consecrated on tho 6 th of January next , by Lord Ebrington Provincial Grand Master of Devon . For its formation tho petitioners are eleven in number : —Bros . S . Jew P . M . P . P . G . T ., R . Loso P . M . P . P . G . P ., J . II . Stephens P . M ., A .

Lethbridgo P . M ., J . Bartlott P . M ., F . Littleton W . M . 159 , V . S . Johns S . W ., T . Lose , R . Loso jun ., J . Lose , Isaac Masters . The brethren of " Lodgo Brnnswick , " who number about 120 , will meet on the first Wednesday in each month , and thoso of " Lodgo Ebrington , " on the second Tuesday of each month .

Lodge Of Friendship, No. 202.

LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP , No . 202 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., at tho Masonic Rooms , St . Stephen ' s-street , Devonport , when there wns a largo attendance . Aftera raising , and the acceptance of three brethren as joining members , the installation of W . Bro . Henry Welch P . M . P . P . G . P . was performed by Bro . E . Murch W . M . P . P . G . O ., assisted by J . P . Price P . P . G . S . B . and E . J . Knight

P . G . S ., in tho presence of R . Marshall P . M ., E . D . Parnell P . M ., W . H . Terrell P . M ., E . Binding P . M ., all of 202 ; W . Conth P . M . 893 , J . Allen P . M . 1099 , J . Ripper P . M . 1212 , — Jackman P . M . 178 , F . Codd P . M . 230 P . P . G . O ., M . Embden W . M . 105 , R . Blight W . M . 223 , J . Gidley P . M . Tretheway . Tho Officers appointed were : —

Ed . Murch I . P . M . Grylls S . W ., S . O . Elliott J . W ., E . J . Knight P . M . Treas ., J . D . Sandy Sec , G . Willcocivs S . D ., J . Viggers J . D ., C Organ I . G ., W . Gates Org ., 0 . Price D . C , E . Langmead A . D . C , J . Burns S . S ., W . H . Cawso J . S ., E . Bonny T . Tho dinner was held at tho Royal Hotel , Devonport , and the catering of Bro . Parker , the

manager of that establishment , gave unbounded satisfaction . Tho Loyal ancl Masonic toasts wero given . Tho health of the W . M . Bro . Welch was especially honoured , he having been the Master of this Lodgo some fifteen years before . It will be satisfactory to the ftiends of Friendship Lodge to know that it continues to be in a very high state of prosperity .

La Tolerance Lodge, No. 538.

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 .

THIS old-established Lodge , which originally had a special privilege to initiate , pass and raise in tho French language , and now in its working is second to none , held its installation meeting on Thursday , 1 st January , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street . Bros . Julius Quitman W . M ., T . W . Cooper S . W ., E . Child J . W ., J . Kench A . G . P . Treasurer , J . B . Sly P . M . Secretary , E . Humphrey

S . D ., Swears J . D ., Skinner I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . H . Wood , Walters I . P . M ., C . Burmeistcr , E . Wilson , Lindus ; and a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The Lodge was opened aud the minutes were confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted ; it showed tho financial position to be a flourishing one , and that a good sum remained in the hands of the Treasurer . The

ceremonial portion of the day ' s proceedings was very heavy . Bro . Dickson was passed to the second degree , and Bro . Hawkins was raised . Mr . R . Marner was then ballotted for and duly initiated into the Order . Great praise is duo to tho W . M . for the excellent manner in which ho performed tho ceremonies , and each of the Officers rendered goodl y assistance . Bro . Schubert enlivened the proceedings by playing

somo very appropriate music . A Board of Installed Masters wns formed , and Bro . Thomas Cooper , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to the Lodge and duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., who performed the work in a very perfect and impressive manner . There were sixteen W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . Bro . Kench gave the addresses very impressively , ancl he , as well as the I . P . M ., received

the warm congratulations of the members on the conclusion of the ceremony , which compliment was fully endorsed by the several visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . A . Mount 1328 , Grist 1637 , Wilson G . P ., J . Rexworthy 1728 , F . Blake W . M . 855 , R . Pierpoint P . G . S . D . Gloucestershire 1365 S . D . 1828 , E . C . Schubert , G . Wehlen W . M . 511 , E . P . Albert P . G . P ., Capstick 435 , Mount , CE . Birch 1223

, W . Stephens P . G . D . C Middlesex P . M . 1637 1189 and 1365 , C VV . Davis P . G . S . Middlesex P . M . 382 W . M . 1637 , H . Dicketts P . G . S ., L . B . Pillcn P . M . 180 , S . A . Cooper J . W . 1037 , Ginger The Great City Lodge , C . Tinney , Hurdell 1318 , Rett , Verity , and JJ . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The customary salutations were duly given , ancl the W . M .

inappropriate terms invested his Officers : —Bros . J . Quitman I . P . M ., Child S . W ., E Humphreys J . W ., J . Kench A . G . P . Treasurer ( re-elected for the ninth time ) , J . B . Sly P . M . Sec , Swecrs S . D ., Skinner J . D ., G . Baumann I . G ., Palmer D . C , L . G . Langdon W . S ., Balo Organist , Elvin J . S ., Church Tyler . Tho W . M . 's selection gavo unqualified j

La Tolerance Lodge, No. 538.

satisfaction . Bro . J . Kench A . G . P ., in pursuance of notice of motion , proposed that the sum of twenty guineas be voted from tho funds of tho Lo'lgo for tho purpose of endowing tho W . M . and S . W . of the Lodgo as Life Governors of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Iustitution . This wns seconded by Bro . Lindus P . M ., and earned unanimously . Bro . Quitman was elected to represent the Lodge as Steward

nt the next Anniversary Festival of tho R . M . B . I ., and tho amount voted by the Lodge as above stated was placed on his list . Bro . Sly P . M . and Treasurer stated that the W . M . had presented tho members with a very splendid cloth , beautifully embroidered with tho arms of the Lodge . It was proposed that tho thanks of tho members be tendered , and that the vote be recorded on the

minutes . The Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Alfred Best , nnd superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . The W . M . proposed the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts in brief bnt eloquent terms . In giving that of tho D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , the W . M . expressed his pleasure

at seeing three Officers of Grand Lodgo present . Bro . Wilson G . P . in a very eloquent speech , responded to the toast , and thanked the W . M . for the manner ho had spoken of the Grand Officers . Bro . Albert P . G . P . followed , and Bro . Kench also made a very excellent speech . Bro . Quitman said ho had the honour and the privilege of proposing the health of tho W . M ., who was initiated in the Lodge ;

all knew how perfect he was in his working . Bro . Quitman was suro the brethren could not havo made a better selection . Tho W . M . was ono who was in every way calculated to fill tho chair to the satisfaction of the members . The W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . for the manner in which ho had spoken of him . He had worked very hard id arrive afc the summit of his ambition—tho chair of this

important Lodge . With the assistance of tho I . P . M . and the Pasfc Masters , who would guide him in his occupation of the chair , he hoped to preside creditably . When he left the chair he trusted ho should meet with the same amount of cordiality thafc had been accorded him that evening . The toast of the initiates was given and responded to . Bro . Kench P . M . and Treasurer singing

tho E . A . song . The W . M . then proposed tho toasfc of the Visitorsthoy were brethren whom all respected . Many among fchem had rendered great service to tho Order . Bro . Schubert here delighted the brethren with a pianoforte solo . Bros . H . M . Levy , W . Stephens and Charles W . Davis returned thanks , and specially referred to the Charity voto mado by the Lodge during the evening .

In proposing the toast of the I . P . M ., Brother Qnitman folly endorsed all tho Visitors had said in praise of that Brother : he was ono who could not bo excelled ; who had shown what could bo dono by perseverance and a desire for the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . C W . Davis then sang " The Jolly Waggoner" in a genial manner , tho brethren joining in chorus . Bro . Quitman responded . He

thanked the W . M . for the manner ho had proposed his health , and the brethren for the elegant jewel presented him ; ho should always wear it with pride . He then proposed the toast of the Past Masters ; thero wero eight among them , Bro . Wilson being tho oldest . Bro . Pierpoint sang " My old friend John . " Bro . Wilson P . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for their kind expressions .

The I . P . M . had dono good service for the Lodge , and it waa highly gratifying to see a W . M . whoso working was so creditable . The toasts of the Wardens and Officers were given . The W . M . said he hoped the selection ho had made had given satisfaction . He knew their qualifications . All had been initiated in the Lodge , and no band

of brethren could be better calculated to do their duty . He hoped eventually to see them in tho proud position of W . M . of their mother Lodge . Bro . J . Humphrey J . W ., in a very eloquent speech , returned thanks . In addition to those named , Bros . Bennales , Wood and several others contributed to the harmony .

Montefiore Lodge, No. 1017.

MONTEFIORE LODGE , No . 1017 .

THE Installation Meeting of this capital working and flourishing Lodge was held on Wednesday , tho 24 th December , at the Masonic Rooms , Air-street , Regent-street . Bros . J . Lazarus W . M ., L . J . Salomons S . W ., W . H . Brail J . W ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , Ellis S . D ., M . Levy J . D ., Syerl . G . ; P . M . ' s W . H . Gulliford , A . Eskell , S . V . Abrahams , De Solla , Blum , V . Myers , A . Blumenthal Among tho Visitors wero Bros . S . M . Lazarus P . G . S . W . Wilts ,

Cramer W . M . 834 , Alais P . M . 834 , Silvester 193 , L . Alexander P . M . 188 , Davis 188 , A . Myers 185 , Barnett P . M . 185 and 1668 , M . De Saxe late 188 , Johnston 177 , J . Abrahams P . M . 188 , 0 . Merion 1744 , J . Wesfc 73 , Cutler W . M . 251 , Greenwall 188 , Samuelson 245 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmee ! Bro . Davis was passed to the second degree . A Board of Installed

Masters was now formed , and Bro . L . J . Salomons S . W . and W . M . elect was duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Lazarus , who , in his performance of the ceremony , exhibited a perfect knowledge of his duties . There were sixteen W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . The W . M . was saluted according to ancient custom , and he then , in appropriate terms , invested his Officers : —Bros . J .

Lazarus I . P . M ., E . Ellis S . W ., M . Levy J . W ., L . Jacobs Treasurer , E . P . Albert P . G . P . Secretary , J . Syers S . D ., Mann J . D ., Benjimin I . G ., M . Leverton D . C , Goldberger W . S ., S . Sampson W . S ., Lazarus jun . W . S ., Smith Tyler . The investiture of the Officers was received with loud applause . Letters of apology were read from Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . O ., Col . Shadwell Gierke , and several others , who regretted their inability to be present . Bro . S . V . Abrahams P . M .

gave notice of motion thafc tho sum of £ 10 10 s bo voted to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and £ 5 5 s for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to bo placed ou the list of any brother who would represent either of thoso Charities at the next Festivals . Bro . A . Blumenthal P . M . announced his intention to act as a Steward for tho Girls' School . The report of tho Audit Committee was read and adopted ; it showed there was a balance , after meeting every liability