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The W . M . next gave the toast of the Initiates , and said they had that evening three initiates who , by the strict attention they had paid to the ceremony , had convinced him that they would become honours to the Lodge . In the name of the Brethren he gave them a most hearty welcome .

Bro . J . W . Sudbury thanked the W . M . and Brethren for the impressive manner in which he had been received into the Craft , and pledged himself never to forget his obligation . He would conclude his little speech by thanking them all , as no doubt the two other candidates wished to also say a few words .

Bro . John R . Williams thanked the W . M . for having initiated him , and the Brethren for having received him as a Brother amongst them . He bad been very much impressed with the ceremony . Bro . Frederick William Kinsbury said the other Brothers had taken the words out of his mouth . He promised to endeavour to be a

credit to the Lodge . He might say that the first part of his initiation took place the first thing in the morning , but that night he felt more at ease . He was pleased to have been initiated into the Lodge , . and promised to do everything in his power to gain the confidence of the Brethren and repay them for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them .

The W . M ., in submitting the toast of the Visitors , said that they had as a visitor that night Bro . Marendaz , of the Harmony Lodge , No . 42 , U . S . A ., and he received him with the right hand of fellowship , as showing the cordiality which existed between the

English and American Brotherhood . In the name of the Brethren of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge he gave their guest a most cordial and hearty welcome , and he hoped that when he went back to America he would be able to convince the Brethren across the water of their cordiality and Brotherly regard .

Bro . Marendaz , on rising to respond , was most heartily received . He thanked all for their kindness , but felt in a rather awkward position . He would sooner give a song or a double shuffle than make a speech . He would not have been there that night if it had not been for the kind invitation of the W . M . That was the third Lodge he had visited during his stay in England . The apron

he wore that evening was presented to him by the Boys of his Lodge on leaving America . He was pleased to say he was a Past Officer , and King of Eureka Chapter . The Boys across the water told him to convey their Fraternal and cordial greetings to the Brethren in England . The Boys of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge might be proud MI having such an excellent Master ; the Boys across the water

knew how to work , and to receive visitors , but for all that they did it better , and had given him a grand reception . The other evening he was at a Lodge of Instruction , and did some American working ; the Boys enjoyed it , and made him an honorary member , which was another proof of the good Masonic feeling which existed between America , and England . He could only add to his observations that

he guessed it would be best to send in his resignation to * the Boys across the water , and join the Boys at the Henry Muggeridge Lodge . Again he thanked them for their hospitality . The W . M . proceeded with the toast of the W . M .-elect , and said he was sure Bro . Crompton would make an excellent Master . He was one who knew his duties to perfection , and he wished him a prosperous year of Office .

Bro . Crompton thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for having received the toast in so cordial a manner . He had always taken great interest in the Henry Muggeridge Lodge , and would endeavour to add to its prosperity during his year of Office . Particularly would he promise not to foreet hospitality , and above all not to neglect the cause of Charity .

The W . M ., in submitting the toast of the Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , said he was pleased to see so many Past Masters present . He sincerely thanked them for their assistance , which showed their loyalty to the Lodge . Concerning the Secretary , he could not speak too highly ; it was no easy task to be a Secretary , as it involved hard work , which was usually regarded as a

labour of love . He spoke from experience , because he had the pleasure of being the Secretary of the Hygeia Lodge . He called on the Brethren to drink to the health of the Past Masters , Secretary and Treasurer , the latter of whom was unavoidably absent . Bro . Boyce P . M . Secretary thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their cordial reception . Thev were all pleased to take any

Office . As Secretary he was used to the work , in fact it was now his hobby , and as long as he gave satisfaction he was well rewarded . Bro . Street P . M . said they could not find fault with the Lodge , but on the other hand they could congratulate it . The W . M . had had an excellent year of Office , and he hoped the W . M .-elect would follow in the footsteps of Bro . Strutt . He also wished him a prosperous year of Office .

Bro Hall P . M . thanked the W . M . for his flattering remarks in respect to the Past Masters , and as he considered the others who had spoken before had touched on everything re the Lodge , he felt he might refer to the wider aspect of Freemasonry . In the recent Boer war it had been noted that the only places left unscathed by the war were the Masonic Lodges , and in one instance

a . British officer who found himself in a tight corner disclosed the fact that he was a Mason , and his opponent lowered his rifle and allowed him to go back to the British lines . It was also observed that in the Indian Mutiny the only places that escaped the fury of the mutineers were the Masonic Temples . This led him to ask if f reemasonry was fated to harmonise the varying passions and differences of mankind , and to bring about an universal brotherhood and

to produce peace on earth and goodwill to all men ? Bro . Gomm thanked the W . M . for having coupled his name with the toast . He was always pleased to render any assistance that might be requdred of him . He congratulated the W . M . on his splendid year of Office , and felt pleased it would not now be long before the Past Masters would have a notable addition made to their ranks . The toast of the- Officers was next given , and in -reply Bro .

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Horace Page said he was pleased he had given satisfaction as acting Senior Deacon that night . It was no' trouble to him to take any Office , and he was always pleased to give any assistance that was required of him . If he should be fortunate enough to be honoured with a collar by the new Worshipful Master he ' would endeavour to fulfil his duties regularly and punctually , and would not stay away on meeting nights .

Bro . Annegarn . as acting I . G ., said he had endeavoured to give satisfaction , and was pleased to hear he had done so . He hoped to continue doing so , and thanked the Worshipful Master for his encouragement . The Tyler ' s toast brought another successful meeting to a close .

As usual- the musical entertainment was a great success . Amongst the artistes who added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening were Mrs . Ernest Pike , who was deservedly encored . Mr . Ernest Pike rendered some excellent songs , as also did Bros . Horace Page , Philip Page , Gomm P . M ., Hall P . M ., and , last but not least , Bro . Strutt W . M . Bro . Roberts ( Karl Kaps ) gave some solos on the piano in grand style .

Lodge of Perseverance , No . 1743 . ON Saturday , 13 th inst ., the members of this well-known and prosperous Lodge held their election meeting and ladies banquet at Anderton ' s Hotel . At the Lodge meeting there was a good gathering of members , and Bro . Richard Perry W . M . occupied the chair of K . S .

Following confirmation of the minutes , Bros . M . G . Smith , G . Thorne , and F . R . George were raised to the third degree . Bro . John Handley S . W . was unanimously elected Master of the Lodge for the ensuing year . Bro . Lovell P . M . was again

unanimously elected to the Treasurership . Upon the proposition of Bro . Cossham I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . F . Kearney P . M ., the Brethren unanimously voted the usual Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Perry W . M ., upon his retiring from the chair . At the conclusion of the business the Brethren adjourned to a banquet , being joined by a number of ladies .

Bishopsgate Lodge , No . 2396 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . " CHARLES JARRATT . THE installation meeting of the Bishopsgate Lodge , No . 239 6 , was held on Monday , at the Great Eastern Hotel , •under the Worshipful Mastership of Bro . T . Robinson , C . C . Following the preliminary business the Worshipful Master raised Bro . W . Pearmain to the third degree . The balance sheet , which was exceedingly favourable , was unanimously passed .

At the request of the Worshipful Master , Bro . E . C . Mulvey P . G . P . then took the chair , and installed Bro . Charles Jarratt S . W . as the W . M . of the Lodge for the year ensuing . At the conclusion of the ceremonies a Past Master's jewel was presented to the Immediate Past Master by the Worshipful Master , who attributed to Bro . Robinson the introduction of himself to the Lodge and to Masonry .

Brother Robinson , in acknowledging the gift , ' thanked the Brethren for having made it , and congratulated himself on being the means of introducing to the Lodge a Brother who had distinguished himself by working up to the chair , and who , he knew , would also distinguish himself bv the excellent work he would do in the Lodge , and the credit he would bring to the Craft in general . The work of the Lodge was succeeded by an elegant banquet , over which the Worshipful Master presided .

The toast of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Robinson , who said that all the members were proud of the Worshipful Master they had installed . The members had every reason to be proud of him because he was perfectly capable of doing the work , and would uphold the honour of Freemasonry to the last degree .

Bro . Jarratt W . M ., in responding , said it had always been his ambition since he joined the Bishopsgate Lodge to fill the chair , and to do so with credit to the Lodge . Nothing would be wanting on his part to bring the Lodge to an excellent position , and he intended to do his level best to reflect credit on the Lodge .

A special toast was proposed to the Installing Master Bro . E . C . Mulvey P . G . P ., the W . M . assuring the Brethren that the ceremony as rendered made a deep impression upon his heart , and that he would remember it to the last day of his life . Bro . Robinson I . P . M . informed the Brethren that he was acting as Steward for the Girls School Festival of 8 th May , and that his list amounted at the present time to , £ 75 12 s .

Clissold Lodge , No . 2551 , INSTALLATION OF BRO . HARRY ALFRED BADMAN P . M . THE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , 18 th inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . G . Bro . Henry King P . P . G . D . C . Bucks ., the out-going Master , presided , and having opened the Lodge proceeded to finish off his work for

the year by raising Bro . Walter Eden Holmes to the raoik of a Master Mason . He performed the duty in a very admirable manner , and then resigned the chair to Bro . W . Mason Sfciles P . M . Past Grand Treasurer , who had kindly undertaken the duties of Installing Master .

Bro . Stiles , having declared the various Offices vacant , appointed Bro-. King S . W ., Bro . Harry Townend J . W ., and Bro . Lamigeon D . C . The Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when Bro , Harry Alfred Badman W . M .-elect was presented , and signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . It will be remembered that Bro . Badman onl y retired from the chair of the Royal