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that tho W . M . always installed his successor . He was particularly pleased to seo Bro . Miller in the chair , because he was an excellent worker in tho Craft and a good Brother . It was not often that a newly installed Master had an Initiate , but he was pleased to see his working , and was sure he would sustain the reputation of the Lodge .

Bro . Gordon S . G . W . of Meath also replied , and among other remarks mentioned that in Dublin in 1892 they had raised no less a sum than £ 20 , 000 for their Masonic Girls School , while in his Lodge , the Mullingar , No . 123 , they had raised among forty members a considerable sum for the same good purpose . He thought therefore that he might say that Freemasonry w as in a flourishing condition in Ireland .

Bro . Edwards , who was designated as the Father of the Lodge , in response to the toast of the Past Masters , said that hitherto the Masters had been founders , but now the direction of the Lodgo passed into the hands of the Initiates , who he was sure would uphold the traditions and reputation of the Lodge . The Senior Warden replied for the Masonic Charities , and said the Chough Lodge was always ready to support the Institutions .

Other toasts followed , and the company separated at a late hour . During tho evening a very enjoyable musical entertainment was provided under the direction of Bro . Turle Leo , in which Brothers Miles Mole , Fred Bevan , Albert James and Arthur Strugnell took part ; and mention should be made of tho artistic menu and programmes , which elicited high praise , though we aro unable to state who furnished them .

Bro . George Scott Miller was bom in Westminster in the year 1850 , and was initiated into Freemasonry on 25 th October 1888 , in the Chough Lodge , No . 2264 , being , as previously stated , the first Initiate of the Lodge . Ho was one of the Founders of the Old Boys Lodge , No . 2500 , and ho is also a Companion of the St . Marylebone , No . 1305 , and Duke of Cornwall , No . 1839 Royal Arch Chapters . o o o

LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel , Open shaw , on Wednesday , tho 19 th ult ., Bro . H . B . Brown W . M

There were also present : —Bros . H . J . Harrison S . W ., Joseph Lever J . W ., R . Adshead J . D ., Geo . H . Scott I . G ., J . C . Brown Treas ., J . M . Frost Sec , P . Swift P . M ., G . H . Barnes P . M ., W . B . Gleave , J . G . Hewson , Dr . Edwin E . Jones , Dr . Chr . Carruihers , George Ed . Mellor , Thos . Tyers P . M ., Joseph Harrison , Chas . H . Griffiths , John Greenup P . M . D . C , W . H . Wagstaff , William Kay P . M ., W .

Taylor , Edward Roberts P . M . ( FBEEMASON s CHKONICLE ) , Arthur Painter P . M ., J . T . Moorhouse , J . Chaddertou S . S ., Geo . Ashworth , Samuel Andrew . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . Carruthers was questioned as to his proficiency , and having answered in a satisfactory manner lie was prepared anct duly passed to the degree

of F . C . by Bro . Thomas Tyers P . M ., he being assisted by Bro . Harrison S . W . who presented and explained the working tools . This was followed by tho raising to the sublime degree of Bro . Geo . Mellor , who had also satisfactorily answered the necessary interrogatories . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Greenup P . M ., assisted by Bro . Lever J . W ., the latter presenting the working tools .

The usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . That of the newly-passed Brother was proposed by Bro . Brown W . M ., who commended the candidate for the intelligent manner in which he had gone through . He confidently believed that Bro . Carruthers had the interests of the Lodge at heart , and would make a good Mason .

Bro . Carruthers , in reply , said he hoped that he should deserve all the good things which had been uttered about him . As the W . M . had said , he already felt a deep interest in the Lodge , and sincerely hoped this interest would continue . The W . M . afterwards proposed the health of the newly-raised Brother , saying that Brother Mellor had also passed through in a most creditable manner . The third was the most superb degree in

the Graft , and he hoped the candidate would never forget it , indeed he felt convinced that it was impossible for a Mason ever to lose sight of its beauties . Ho spoke of his long acquaintance with Bro . Mellor , and also with his father , the latter being an old Past Master of the Lodge . He hoped it would not be long before they saw Bro . Mellor senr . amongst them again , —he was sure that he would receive a hearty welcome .

Bro . Mellor , in response , said he thanked the W . M . for his remarks both with respect to his father and himself , and expressed a hope that the former would not be long before he came back to the Lodge . With regard to the ceremony of that night , he had never taken part in such an imposing one during his lifetime , and he could assure them that it would ever be impressed upon his mind .

Bro . Barnes P . M ., in proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , regretted that the latter had come to the Lodge suffering from a bad cold . Although for this reason he had not been able to take part in the ceremonies , yet his heart was in the work , and he always evinced a great anxiety to do his best . The way in which he had catered for their recent picnic was excellent , and under his

auspices it had been the most successful ever held in connection with the Lodge . Bro . Brown responded , and took the opportunity of paying a well-deserved compliment to Bros . Tyers and Greenup for the alacrity they had displajed in undertaking the ceremonies , and also for the very excellent manner in which they had been performed .

Bro . Geo . H . Scott responded to the toast of the Officers , saying that it was an unexpected honour for him to bc so singled out , he being one of tbe youngest Officers in the Lodge . He did not at present occupy an exalted position , but ho felt proud of serving

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them even in such a very humble capacity . Not only the Officera but all the members held their Worshipful Master in high esteem , and would be willing to assist him at all times when called

upon . Other toasts followed , the same being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . Griffiths , Adshead , Ashworth , Harrison , Mellor , and Roberts . Brother Dr . E . E . Jones presided at the piano .

u o u CONCORD LODGE , No . 1534 . rpHE regular meeting took place at the Lodge-room , Prestwich , _ L on Thursday , the 20 th ult . There were present : —Bros . W . H . Norton W . M ., Wm . B . Midgley S . W ., Edwin S . Done J . W ., John Wardle P . M . Sec . F . W . Maxwell S . D .. H . B . Fawssett J . D ..

Jno . W . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treas ., Edward Hilton P . M ., Robt . J . Bennett P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . ( FBEEMASON' 3 CHKONICLE ) , R . Hothersall P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C , J . E . Lightbown , Aid . Geo . T . Stanley .

After the conhrmation of minutes , Bro . J . E . Lighbown , who had qualified himself for the degree of M . M ., was raised by the Worshipful Master , with the assistance of Bros . Midgley S . W . and Done J . W ., the former rendering the Traditional History , and the latter presenting and explaining the working tools . We have so often reverted to the work of these Officers , that a repetition would

bo merely inutile ; it will therefore be sufficient to say that it was performed with tho extreme care which their efforts always display . The election of Officers followed , Bro . Midgley being unanimously voted to the position of W . M .-elect . Bro . Thompson was chosen as Treasurer ; Brothers Fawssett and Thompson as Auditors . '

The usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured . That of tho newly-raised Brother was proposed by Bro . Thomp . son , who spoke of tho candidates in terms of eulogy . Bro . Lightbown , in reply , said it was almost difficult to realise the importance of so exceedingly impressive a ceremony . He never

thought the Brotherhood meant so much , and ho imagined that to live up to the Masonic requirements it wanted ability , perseverance , and a thorough love for what was good . Personally he must admit that his conception of worthiness was elevated and enhanced by what he had seen that night . He had also been very much

struck by the intelligent interpretation of the various admonitions or lectures given by the Officers of the Lodge , and he was certain that , as rendered by them , they could be understood by all the Brethren . In conclusion ho hoped that he should merit their further esteem and confidence as a Mason .

Bro . Hothersall proposed the health of the W . M .-elect , saying that his appointment to the position met with the approbation of all the Brethren . Since his first entry into the Lodge , Brother Midgley had taken great interest in promoting its success , and

after years of assiduous work he was about to enter upon the highest position which the Lodge could confer upon him , a position which he would certainly occupy with credit to himself and advantage to the Lodge . He believed that he would be actuated by the same principles which had always guided his actions .

Bro . Midgley , in reply , said it had been particularly gratifying to hear Bro . Hothersall speak in such terms of commendation ; whatever part he had taken in Lodge matters had been done with the best spirit . In selecting him as the forthcoming W . M . he was not unmindful of the fact that he was following in the footsteps of many eminent Masters , and it would perhaps be difficult for him to arrive altogether at their stanaard of excellence . He would

however copy them and do his best . Of all the Lodges he had visited , and these were not few , there was not one which he would choose to be Master of in preference to his own . Everything was pleasant in their midst , —they all pulled one way , and the term ' Concord " was a suitable one both as regarded the name of the Lodge , and the spirit of friendliness by which its members wero governed .

Other toasts followed . Bros . Wardle , Fawssett , Bennett , Norton , Lightbown , and Roberts added to the evening ' s enjoyment by songs , recitations , & c . o o o

BRADSTOW LODGE , No . 2448 . W HEN we wrote last week in regard to the desire which exists in many quarters for strict uniformity in the ritual and ceremonies of the Craft there was one feature we omitted to mention , although it is fully deserving of consideration—the desire that seems to be universal among members of our Lodges to excel in their work , and make their meetings more effective than others around them . There is certainly a considerable amount of

uniformity in this direction , and it proves itself of great advantage to tho Craft , by the improvement it induces in our midst , and the general progress that may be said to result from the principle of friendly rivalry which accompanies it . We need not confine our observations to either London or Provincial Lodges if we desire to

find prominent examples of this feature—tho same spirit seems to pervade both sections alike , but of course there are very many degrees of it to be met with , and very many different effects arise from its practice , although one must readily admit that the one great result is that Freemasonry is benefitted , by reason of its lessons being better taught and thereby made more impressive .

Such considerations as this strike us when we look back upon the annual meeting of the Bradstow Lodge , which took place on Wednesday of last week , at the Masonic Temple , Alexandra Road ,. Broadstairs , and which was certainly one of the most successful meetings any Brethren could have desired , especially taking into account the comparatively tender age of the Lodge , which is now in its third year . In the first place the Lodge has the advantages of a Masonio Temple for its meetings , and a reference to the