United Pilgrims Lodge, No. 507.

a worker that ho did not expect they would hear him say , on the return of a brother , he might give a lecture on the tracing board " should time permit . " He thanked them for the kindneBs and courtesy with which tho Visitors had been received , and he should look back upon it with a cordial sense of their hospitality and urbanity . Bro . Stevens said he had been associated with this Lodge many years , and had had frequent opportunities of enjoying the amenities of the brethren ,

though it was some timo since he paid his last visit . It was said that " Absence makes the heart grow fonder , " and certainly the reception accorded to the Visitors that eve . ning revived much of the old satisfaction he experienced in former times , ne might mention that a Lodge of Instruction having been established in connection with this Lodge , of which he had the honour of being the Preceptor , those who were young in the Craft , as well as those more

advanced , should embrace every opportunity of attending , when he should be happy , in return for the truly Masonio greeting he had received that night , to give them whatever instruction he could , in his offioial capacity . The working in Lodge ancl the hospitalities of this

evening did them infinite credit , and he rejoiced exceedingly at the prosperity which had attended their Lodge , especially during the last few years . Bro . J . B . Sorrell also returned thanks , in doing whioh he expressed his pleasare at seeing Bro . Joyce installed into the chair , and also in witnessing that ceremony performed by the

I . P . M . It was most unusual to see a newly installed Master initiate a brother immediately on taking office , bnt this he thought was to be accounted for by the fact that Bro . Joyce , 'as W . M . of the Lodge of Instruction , had perfected himself in the work he had undertaken . Bro . B . Martell observed it was a goodly thing for brethren to dwell together in unity , and he was sure that was an axiom that was

always exemplified in the United Pilgrims Lodge . He hoped to have the pleasnre of meeting them on many future occasions , and to enjoy their friendly hospitality , as ho had done to-night . He had much appreciated the beautiful addresses delivered by the I . P . M ., and had the utmost pleasnre in meeting so many friends in the Lodge . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Past Masters , whom it would

bo invidious to smgulanse , seeing they all possessed such admirable qualifications . They were all deeply indebted to the Past Masters for the assistance they had given , enabling them to perform their duties . He alluded in especially felicitous terms to the manner in which the Treasurer and Secretary discharged the functions of their respective offices , and of the efforts they made to sustain the presti » e

and popularity of the Lodge . Bro . H . R . Grellet acknowledged the compliment that had been paid him by his re-election as Treasurer ; he hoped he should be able to discharge his duties to their satisfaction , as he had done in the past . Bro . Jonas Duckett was very pleased at being Secretary of this Lodge , which after so many vicissitudes had attained its present proud position in the Craft .

There were fond memories clinging to the present , and he could not but reflect how that the good old ship had been brought through turbulent and tempestuous seas , until it had become a strong , united and prosperous Lodge . He wished for it a long career of usefulness and prosperity , and this he was assured would be the case so long as its affairs were as ably conducted as at present .

Bro . Terry also suitably responded . The health of the Officers of the Lodge were then proposed and severally acknowledged , and the list was fittingly closed with the Tyler ' s toast . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened with some excellent reoitations and songs , Bro . C . Warwiok Jordan , Mas . Baa Oxon , presiding most efficiently at the pianoforte .

West Kent Lodge, No. 1297.

WEST KENT LODGE , No . 1297 .

THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , under the presidency of Bro . W . F . Gardner , who was supported by a goodly company of members and visitors The first business of the day was a neat little address by the Master in reference to the decease of Bro . John Allen , the first initiate of the Lodge , and afterwards one of its Masters . Bro . Gardner in

feeling terms alluded to the unfortunate event , and to the great loss the Lodge bad sustained through it . After the report of the Andit Committee had been received and adopted , Brother R . H . Crowden P . M . took the chair , and in excellent style installed Brother Thomas

Perrin as Master for the current year . In the course of the post prandial proceedings the new Master was congratulated upon his installation and on the prosperity of the Lodge , and some well - deserved observations were made by Bro . Grabham on the excellent working of the W . M . and his Officers .

St. Dunstan's Lodge, No. 1589.

ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE , No . 1589 .

THE first meeting of the members of this Lodge , since the installation of Bro . Alfred Tisley as Worshipful Master , was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on 28 th instant . There was a numerous muster , and at the close of the business , the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657.

ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .

AT its last meeting , under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Benton , the Worshipful Master , the Lodge deoided to petition Grand Chapter for a Warrant for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge . On the motion of the Worshipfnl Master , seconded by Brother A . Brookman , the Lodge resolved to present to Brother J . Derby

AUcroft , the Treasurer of the Lodge , who has recently been elected Grand Treasurer , the clothing of Grand Treasurer , as a compliment for tho great services rendered by him to the Craft in general and also to the Aldersgate Lodge , of which ho was tho first Master .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —At the usual meeting of the above Lodge , on Wednesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , Bro . Marks occupied tho chair , and was supported by Bros . Dixie S . W ., W . Potter J . W ., Cnsworth P . M . Preceptor , F . Perl Secretary , Gayler S . D ., A . Perl J . D ., Weeden I . G . ; also Bros . A . Potter , Ookleford , Paden , Higman ,

Jnpp , Laughton , Halford . Lodge was opened and the previous minutes read ancl confirmed . The W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of initiation , Bro . A . P . Jupp acting as candidate . Bro . A . Potter having proved himself efficient , was entrusted . Lodge opened in the second degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Paden 813 was elected a member . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge was olosed .

Free Gardeners' Festival At Kirkcaldy.

FREE GARDENERS' FESTIVAL AT KIRKCALDY .

in opening the proceedings said , it seemed rather out of place that he , one of the youngest members , should preside on that occasion , but he believed it was characteristic of the Order that every member should do what was in his power for the general good , and , accordingly , he willingly complied with their request , all the more so , because , since he beoame an honorary member the other week ,

ON the 23 rd inst . the annual Festival of the Kirkcaldy Distriot of , British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners was held in the Corn I Exchange there , and was largely attended . Mr . J . Guthrie-Lornie , J . P ., of Birnara and Pitcastle , presided , and was supported by Rev . B . B . Begg , Bailie Speedie , Connoillor Hutchison , Dr . Goodenougb , Mr . Peter Harrow , and other members of tbe Order . The Chairman

he had been much impressed with the earnestness of the officebearers in endeavouring to benefit their fellow-townsmen , more particularly the working classes , by the advantages which the Society offers to all who join its ranks . As they were aware , its fundamental principle was that the strong shall help the weak , and that they in health shonld assist in the relief of their less fortunate

brethren who may have been overtaken by acoident or disease . No words of bis were therefore necessary to enforce its claims upon the attention of the thoughtful and provident . The history of the early foundation of their Ancient Order is lost in antiquity . They were however informed , that there were Free Gardeners in Scotland when James VI . was called to the English Crown , nearly 300 years ago .

Since then the Society had undergone many changes in its modes of working and in its organisation , but its ruling principle of mutual benefit had remained the same , and he understood that at the present time it was in a more prosperous condition than at any previous period of its history , the number of members being increased to over 50 , 000 in Great Britain . Besides , Lodges had been

and were formed in all parts of the world , the latest additions being those in South Africa . In their distriot alone there were four Lodges , with a membership of 660 . He hoped , therefore , that any person who had not already joined would be induced to do so with , out further delay , and he could promise that they would find in its ranks many of the most respectable and intelligent working men in

the distriot . He considered that a large industrial community , such as this , was fortunate in having such men in its midst , ready and willing to devote their time ancl ability to the upbuilding and maintenance of snoh a beneficial Society . He hoped that they would continue their exertions not only in the relief of poverty and distress , but also—if he might be allowed to make a suggestion—in

the endeavour to lessen the vice of intemperance , which operated so strongly against all philanthropic effort , and robbed many working men of the hard-earned money which ought to be saved up against times of sickness and trouble . He believed that the great sources of crime and destitution in this country had their origin in strong drink , and if the members of such Societies as that of the

Free Gardeners would unite more determinedly in the suppression of that vice , their powers as a means of doing good wonld be even more largely felt . He assured them that he was proud of belonging to such an Ancient Order , and expressed the hope that the Society would continue to flourish . It was deserving of all support because

its principle carried out the injunction handed down to them through many centuries , and which was at the root of all true social happiness— " Bear ye one another ' s burdens . " Other speakers followed , and afterwards the members and their friends had an assembly . —Dundee Advertiser .

On and after Monday next , the 2 nd April , in consequence of a change of proprietorship at the " Moorgate , " the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , will be held at the " Crown and Cushion , " 73 London Wall ( corner of Great Winchester Street ) , every Monday evening as heretofore , at 7 * 30 .

The members of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction ; No . 1245 , have secured rooms at the Pountains Abbey Hotel , 111 Praed-street , W . ( corner of Cambridge-place ) ,

where , on and after Monday next , the meetings will be held . On Monday , 2 nd April , the Fifteen Sections will be worked , and it is to be hoped the brethren will muster in strong numbers .

The Eevised Book of Constitutions ; Critically Considered , and Compared with the Old Edition . London : Simpkin , Marshall & Co ., 4 Stationers' Hall Court , E . C . Sent on receipt of stamps . One Shilling , by W . "W . Morgan , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London . N . —( ADVI ) .