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Lodge , there was none in which they were more heartily received than in the Confidence . So long as he had the directing of the Lodge , he should endeavour to ensure a hearty reception for all tho guests who favoured them with their attendance . Bro . C Wise P . M . responding for the visitors , expressed the

pleasure he experienced at being present , knowing as he did the capabilities of the I . P . M . who was an inititate of his own Lodge . Ho was acquainted with many members of the Confidence Lodge , including Bro . Wood P . M ., who was Secretary of the Lodgo of Instruction at which he was Preceptor , and from which a sum of £ 420 had been sent up to tho Charities in four years .

Bros . Paunell , Adams , and Pitt also replied , as did Bro . Farr ( Melbourne ) , who thanked the W . M . for the honour conferred by coupling his name , an honour which would be keenly appreciated by his own Lodge in Australia . The W . M . proposed the Installing Master—the I . P . M ., and

said that Bro . Belchamber had been associated with the Lodge for many years , and was known personally to tho brethren as the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . The W . M . invested Bro . Belchamber with a P . M . 's jewel , as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held , and as a poor recompense for the instruction they had received at his hands .

Bro . Belchamber briefly returned thanks for the reception of the toast , and for the jewel which had been called a " small token , " but which he regarded as a very high token of their esteem . He also thanked the hrethren for their kind attention during his year of office , and felt assured the present W . M . would exceed their expectations . In giving the Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , the W . M .

said each Master in that Lodge relied very safely upon the Past Masters for assistance . He regretted the absence from the banquet table of the Treasurer , Bro . Kershaw P . M ., who had expressed a wish to retire , but had consented to remain in office , although not able to dine with the hrethren . The Secretary , Bro . Wood P . M ., occupied an office upon which he should have to rely more than any other , and it was a relief to his mind to find his duties lightened by having such an efficient Secretary .

Bro . W . Wood P . M . Secretary , on behalf of the Treasurer , said Bro . Kershaw P . M . recognised the value always placed upon his services by re-electing him to that office . Speaking personally , he had held the office of Secretary long enough to show them he did everything he could for the Lodge , and what he had done in the past he would continue to do in the future .

Bro . Webb and the P . M . s present also responded , after which the Officers was cordially drunk , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . o o o

OLD GLOBE LODGE , No . 200 . THE installation took place in the Masonic Hall , Scarborough , on the 17 th , when Bro . John F . Seals was installed W . M . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett D . P . G . M ., assisted by Bro . W . B . Richardson P . P . G . S . W ., Bro . R .

W . Leadbeater I . P . M ., Bro . G . H . Walshaw P . P . G . D . C , and Bro . S . Middleton P . M . The newly installed Worshipful Master invested his Officers . A banquet followed , taking place at the Pavilion Hotel . o o o

ETONIAN LODGE , No . 209 . THE brethren held their installation meeting ( by kind permission of the Mayor ) at the Town Hall , Windsor , on the 6 th . The Lodge was presided over by Bro . Morford W . M ., when Bro . L . A . Layton was unanimously elected a joining member , and Messrs . F . Ernest Layton , i . J . Sharp , and W . J . Smith ( all of Windsor ) were initiated into the Craft . Bro . J . H . Lee S . W . was then installed as W . M . by Bro . 0 . D . Hume P . M . Sec .

The brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided for them by Mr . Darke . The Worshipful the Mayor , Bro . F . A . Layton , honoured the company with his presence , and made a happy speech in reply to the toast of his health , cordially received by the brethren .

o o o MINERVA LODGE , No . 250 . THE Lodge rooms in Dagger Lane , Hull , were opened on the 16 th inst ., after having gone under alteration and repairs , the event being celebrated by a conversazione and ball , in which a large number of brethren and their lady friends participated . 1 he ancient

building was magnificently lit up by an installation of the electric light , which will now be the illuminant of the Lodge . There was a full muster of Officers , including Bro . James Y . Torr W . M .

o o o ONE AND ALL LODGE , No . 330 . BRO . G . B . Treverton was last week installed as W . M . by Bro . Edyvean P . P . S . G . W . Thelbrethren subsequently adjourned

to Bro . A . C . Sandoe ' s Hotel , and partook of an excellent banquet . The usual toasts having been proposed and responded to , the evening was devoted to harmony , some excellent songs being rendered .

o o o LODGE OF INDEPENDENCE , No . 721 . THE festival of St . John was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , Chester , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., when Bro . Councillor'I hcs . Browne , who was unanimously elected W . M . by the brethren at the

December Lodge , was installed with the customary ceremony . The Lodge has been most fortunate of late years in its selection of Masters , and by its steady progress has earned the reputation of being ( to quote the words of the Provincial Grand Secretary ) the

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premier Lodge of the Province ; but probably no Master of recent years has enjoyed greater popularity among the brethren than the one who now enters upon office . Tho installation was conducted by Bro . W . Peers P . M . assisted by Bro . I . M . Jones P . M . and the retiring Master , Bro . G . F . Adams . The attendance , which numbered close on ninety brethren , included Bro . Sir Horatio Llojd D . P . G . M . and many other visitors .

Letters of apology were read from Bros . Lord Egerton of Tatton P . G . M ., Alderman L . Gilbert ( Mayor of Chester ) , S . Smith ( town clerk ) , and E . Brassey P . M . 425 , among others . After having been installed in the chair , Bro . Browne invested his Officers . During the meeting the new W . M . presented his predecessor with a P . M . ' s jewel , and spoke in terms of praise of the manner in which Bro . Adams had presided over tho affairs of 721 during tho year .

At the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the banquetting room , where the new W . M . made a most genial president , the post-prandial proceedings being much enjoyed by the large . company assembled .

ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 732 . ON the llth inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , Bro . W . A . Field was installed W . M . by Bro . W . Bennett , who has filled

the chair during the past year and was subsequently presented with a gold jewel in appreciation cf the manner in which he has carried out his duties during the period . The banquet was served by Messrs . Booth and Sons , of East Street , Brighton , and was a great success . The usual toasts were honoured .

LODGE OF REPOSE , No . 802 . rilHE anniversary festival was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , I Derby , on the 18 th . Bro . Arthur Brown S . W . was installed by Bro . W . J . Piper P . M . Tho new W . M . invested his Officers . At the close of the Lodge the brethren dined together , and the usual Masonic list was gone through .

o o o WEAR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1121 . ON the 12 th , Bro . John Lidster was installed W . M . in the Lodgeroom at the Masonic Hall , Bishop Auckland , there being a large attendance of visiting brethren from the Crook , Marquis of Granby , Whitworth , and Tristram Lodges . In the evening the brethren celebrated the festival of St . John

at the Wear Valley Hotel . In the course of the proceedings Bro . T , H . Thompson I . P . M . presented Bro . Bowman , on behalf of the Lodge , with a handsome Tyler ' s Jewel , in recognition of his long and faithful services as Tyler . Bro . Bowman also received a gold diamond ring for his daughter . o o o

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . AT the regular meeting held on the 18 th inst . Worshipful Master Charles Schmidt was supported by Bros . A . J . Millington S . W ., C Gieseke P . M . Treas ., S . Toye P . M ., W . Hayward P . M ., J . Stroud P . M ., G . H . Clark P . M ., J . BrandelS . D ., E . M . Jeffery J . D ., G . E . Schulz I . G ., W . H . H . Sherwin Org ., several lay members of the Lodge and a number of visitors , among the latter being Bro .

W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 , & c . The minutes having been contained the ballot was taken for tho election of four gentlemen ( Messrs . F . Burnes , R . F . Thomson , G . A . Fischer , and I . Ursch ) as candidates for initiation ; they were in turn approved of . Lodge was then advanced to the second degree and Bros . William Prior and Walter James Carroll were passed .

On resumption to the first degree Messrs . Burnes , Thomson , and Fischer were initiated , two other approved candidates ( Mr . Seeman and Mr . Urtch ) being unable to attend . Three new names were submitted for initiation , after which the Lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently sat down to dinner together , when the customary toasts were given and acknowledged .

We congratulate the members of the Upton Lodge on the prosperous outlook before them . The next meeting promises to be a particularly busy one , there being no less than two candidates eligible for raising , three for passing , and five propositions for initiation . '

o o o BAYON'S LODGE , No . 1286 . ON Monday , 15 th inst ., the brethren held their annual installation in the Masonic Hall , John Street , Market Rasen , Bro . T . Nettleship was installed , Bro . C . Reeve rendering the service . The usual banquet was held at the White Hart Hotel in the evening , Bro . W . King providing a most excellent menu .

o o o ALEXANDRA LODGE , No . 1511 . ON Wednesday , 17 th inst ., Bro . J . J . Adamson , was installed at a large and representative gathering of Masons at Hornsea . The ceremony was performed by the retiring Master Bro . J . G . Wallis , assisted by Bro . Carter P . M .

The installation banquet was held at the Mere Hotel , when the W . M . was supported by a large number of his own brethren and many visitors . Tlie W . M . stated that the Alexandra Lodge was never in a more prosperous condition than at present . Mrs . Prescott , of the Mere Hotel , catered for thc banquet in a most satisfactory manner ,