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only in a soldier , but especially so in a Freemason . The W . M . took a lively interest in the affairs of his lodge . On behalf of his brother P . Ms , and himself he returned thanks for the kind toast . The brethren might feel assured that the P . Ms , would always endeavour to promote the welfare of the FitzRoy Lodge . In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . said how essential these officers were to the well-ruling of a lodge ; he alluded to the long devoted service of the Treasurer , and spoke of the generosity of the Secretary , and the many handsome presents he had given to the lodge .

The Treasurer replied . He said it was 30 years since he had been in the chair of the W . M . ; on leaving it he was soon afterwards elected Treasurer , which post , he was happy to say , he had filled up to the present time . The Secretary tendered his thanks for the kind welcome the brethren had accorded him . In proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " the W . M . said he was indeed proud of his efficient officers . The S . D . and J . D . responded very briefly . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the evening .

City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . E . RUTHERFORD . The installation meeting of this important and distinguished lodge was held at the CaU Royal , Regent-street , W ., on the 22 nd ult ., when ther j were present Bros . Henry J . Homer , W . M . ; E . Rutherford , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; J . B . O'Callaghan , J . W . ; J . B . Burton , S . D . ; J . Townsend , I . G . ; S . F . Hill , Org . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Beach , Sec ; S . Young , Asst . Sec ; J . Swift , A . D . C . ; C . A . CottebruneP . G . P . ; , A . H . Marks , P . M . ; H . T . Culliford , I . P . M . ; C . E . Homer ,

, T . G . Walker , G . F . Schutz , R . G . Knox , G . T . Smith , S . A . Marks , G . Foster , Peter Hart , W . Upton , C . A . W . Giles , H . VV . Townsend , E . R . S . YoungTE . G . Herrin , S . E . Young , A . Joseph , A . Bott , G . J acquin , J . E . Buckley , C . J . Kittell , H . Lardner , S . Davies , jun ., W . Ive , J . F . Bentham , M . Wade , A . W . Lipsham , R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler ; and others . Visitors ; Bros . E . C . Mulvey , P . G . P . ; Prof . F . W . Driver , P . M . 45 ; W . A . Wells , 7 65 ; T . Home , P . M . 71 ; H . Allard , P . M . 1421 ; A . Sparks ,

S . D . 1987 ; W . C . Harvey , 234 S ; R . Cullimore , 1963 ; T . G . Jeffery , P . M . 2141 ; C . H . Homer , 1559 ; J . Collis , P . M . 2136 ; E . T . M . Smith , P . M . 1 S 90 ; F . Evans , I . P . M . 2749 ; J . B . Mahony , 2622 ; E . C . Irish , 24 SS ; J . Hyams , 1349 ; A . Smith , P . M . ( Bermuda ); F . Partington , P . M . 12 SS ; S . T . Large , P . M . 221 S ; H . C . J . Edwards , 186 ; Roach , P . M . 1579 ; C . H . Mansfield , 24 SS ; R . T . West , 1744 ; and others .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee , showing a very substantial balance in hand , was received . Bro . A . H . Marks , P . M ., presented the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Rutherford , and he was installed W . M . by Bro . Henry J . Homer , who subsequently gave the customary addresses in a very able manner , and by installing his successor thus ended his brilliant year of office with much eclat . The following were appointed the officers and invested : Bros . Henry J . Homer , I . P . M . ; J . B .

O'Callaghan , S . W . ; J . B . Burton , J . W . ; C . M . Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Beach , Secretary ; S . Young , Assistant Secretary ; J . Townsend , S . D . ; J . Swift , J . D . ; C . Pennack , I . G . ; T . G . Walker , D . of C . ; T . Townsend , Asst . D . of C . ; Sydney F . Hill , Org . ; A . Espezel and G . Tapley Smith , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . During the installation ceremony the anthem" Be thou faithful " was most sympatheticall y and artistically rendered by Bro . Charles Ellison . In investing his officers the W . M . paid a well-deserved tribute to the past services of the Treasurer ,

Bro . Brander , P . M ., and the energetic and genial Secretary , Bro . Beach . The VV . M . presented , on behalf of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Henry J . Homer , I . P . M ., which , he stated , he did with much pleasure , as it was a slight return for his great and valued services , and that he had earned it went without saying . He had been a most able and painstaking W . M ., and although the jewel was only a small one , it bore the heavy weight of the sincere friendship of all the members . The jewel bore the following inscription : ' Presented by the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 15 G 3 , to

Henry J . Homer , P . M ., as a token of fraternal regard , and in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he discharged his duties ot W . M . 22 nd November , 1900 . " Bro . Henry J . Homer , I . P . M ., in reply , tendered his sincere thanks for the jewel , which he should ever esteem , and for the great kindness and assistance he had always received from them , and he hoped he might be spared to be with them for many years , and to wear the emblem . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the W . M , stated that he was going up as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Boys' Institution . Bro . Beach , the Secretary , reported that Bro . B .

Swallow , who was one of the founders and an old Past Master of the lodge , was a candidate at the next election for the Old People , and in eloquent terms he earnestly urged the brethren to work their hardest for such a deserving case , as they would never regret it . He read a letter from Bro . Kiralfy promising the support of the Jubilee Masters Lodge , which was received with applause , and he ( the Secietary ) also stated that Bro . H . T . Culliford , P . M ., had kindly offered to execute all the printing matter for the election without payment , and afterwards Bro . Henry J . Homer , I . P . M ., intimated that he would defray all other expenses to ensure Bro . Swallow ' s election .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet , which was admirably served , under the peisonal superintendence of Bro . Oddenino . After the banquet , the W . M . proposed , in felicitous terms , the toasts of "The Queen and the Cratt , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " In giving "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the VV . M ., Bro . Rutherford , stated that those who had the privilege to attend Grand Lodge knew the worth of the Grand Officers . That evening the lodge was honoured with the presence of three

Grand Officers , who had done yeoman service for the Craft . They had Bro . J . M McLeod , P . G . S . B ., who through another Masonic engagement was only able to ge there after the banquet , but still they were glad to see him , and as he ( the W . M . ) was t going up as Steward for the Boys he would be glad if Bro . McLeod would in his reply as a Grand Officer do his utmost to induce the members to support his list , as he did 12 months ago that night , when he ( Bro . McLeod ) , at the request of the then W . M ., Br i . Homer , advocated the cause of the Girls , with the result tnat Bro . Homer touk up tne

large amount of iyoo , which placed him first on the list . He was glad to have Bru . E . C . Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., there , because he was a very old friend , and one who had given Masonic tuition for the last 10 years , and if he ( the W . M . ) was a success , the thanks would be entirely due to Bro . Mulvey . They were all very glad to see Bro . C . A , Cottebrune , P . G . P ., who was one of the founders of the lodge , but he had not been able to attend the lodge for some years , and he was honoured to have him at his installation .

In response , Bio . Cottebrune stated that his sincere thanks were due to them for associating his name with the toast , which was one dear to his heart . Twenty-five years ago he assisted the first W . M . of the lodge as his I . P . M ., and had filled the office of ' 1 reasurer , and still had the great honour of being an honorary member of the lodge . He was proud that the lodge was a grand success , and composed of members of the right suit , and he would be glad to attend again .

bro . McLeod said that his very good old friend , Bro . Cottebrune , had responded in such an tloquent and ample manner , that he need not add anything further , but the VV . M . had been kind enough to say that perhaps he ( Bro . McLeod ) would in acknowledging the toast respond alto for the Masonic chanties . In thanking the VV . M . for consenting to go up as bteward for the Boys , he stated that 12 months ago that evening , when Uro . H . J . Homer was installed VV . M ., one of the very best , and who he was glad to see there in better health , he was asked by Bro . Homer to say a few

words on behalf of the Girls , which he did , and Bro . Homer ' s list for the Giils placed him at the top of the tree , and Oil behalf of the Secretary ot the Girls' Institution he thanked Bro . Homer for his great efforts , together with the brethren whoso well supported him . It was his privilege and duty to urge the claims of the Boys' Institution , and he earnestly asked them to support Bro . Rutherford , the new W . M ., as Steward tor the Boys , as they did last year for the Girls , and by so doing they would make their W . M . a very happy man , and if he was spared

10 be there that time next year he hoped to be in a position to be able to thank them for what they had done for the Boys as they had for the Girls at the last Festival . Bro . E . C Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., also acknowledged the toast , observing that he was proud to be there to see the W . M ., who was one of his pupils , installed , and his excellent working , and that ot the I . P . M ., Bro . Homer , who had installed his successor in a very able and praiseworthy manner . Bro . H . J . Homer , I . P . M ., then gave "The W . M ., Bro . E . Rutherford , " and

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said it was a great pleasure as well as a duty to propose the toast of the evening , which would be received with every honour due to him . He and the W . M . were initiated in the lodge together on the same evening , and the W . M . allowed him ( Bro . Homer ) to overstep him in going into the chair , which he should never forget . The W . M . was one of the best of friends , a good Mason , and not one to stop at trifles , and they might congratulate themselves in haying a W . M . who would keep up the prestige of the lodge . The officers he had appointed were good , and knew their business , and in conclusion he wished him every happiness and prosperity .

The toast was received with enthusiasm , as was the W . M ., Bro . Rutherford , on rising to respond . He said that he hardly knew how to express himself in words for the kind remarks of Bro . Homer , who had always been his friend . He thanked them for the hearty manner they had received the toast , and remarked that he was a poor speaker , but he would endeavour to do his duty to the best of his ability and , with the assistance of his officers , who had done him good service that evening , he hoped his year of office would be a success .

The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and on behalf of the lodge he accorded them a very hearty welcome , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Frank Evans and Tom Whaley , who both responded in appropriate terms , congratulating the W . M . and the I . P . M . on their excellent working , and thanking the members for the grand manner the visitors had been received and entertained .

In giving "The I . P . M ., Bro . H . J . Homer , " the W . M . said they all knew he was one of the very best ; he had many abilities , and they were all indebted to him for the great things he had done for the lodge and the Craft . He could not sing his praises too highly , and he hoped , as they all did , that he would have health and strength to continue his great efforts for the interests of their good lodge . The toast was drunk with acclamation .

Bro . H . J . Homer , I . P . M ., said it was with great pleasure that he rose to respond , but what the VV . M . had said of him he did not deserve , and he could not do too much in return for the W . M . ' s kindness in allowing him ( Bro . Homer ) to go into the chair before him . That time last year he told Bio . McLeod that he could not support the Boys' Institution , as he was going up for the Girls ' , and what did Bro . McLeod do . 'why he used his eloquence for the Girls ' , with the great result that they knew ; and in return for that great service he earnestly asked them to liberally support the W . M . ' s list as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Boys' Institution , and so gladden the

hearts of the W . M . and Bro . McLeod . The W . M . and Bro . McLeod had referred to his ( Bro . Homer's ) health , and he appreciated their kind remarks . He was glad to say that he was better , but his doctor had ordered him to the Cape , and , although he would be away from trie lodge for the next few months , they should , if he was near a telegraph office , hear from him . In eulogistic terms the W . M . proposed " The Past Masters , " making special reference to those who were present . _ He was sorry that Bro . H . Fonseca , P . M ., was not able to be there , but he was ill at Brighton , and they all wished for his speedy recovery .

Bro . C . M . Brander , P . M ., responded , and said that the financial position of the lodge was very good , and he felt that all the members were working together to further the interests of the lodge , which had been in existence for 25 years . The members would never forget the great services of the I . P . M ., Bro . Homer , as W . M ., and the gigantic things he did for the last Festival of the Girls' Institution . He hoped the W . M . would not forget the ladies during his year of office , but give them an entertainment , which he was certain the fair ones would appreciate . Bros . A . H . Marks , P . M ., and H . T . Culliford , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast in brief but happy speeches and to the point .

The hour being late , the W . M . gave as one toast "The Treasurer and Secretary and the Officers , " and he joined with it the names of Bros . T . H . Beach . Sec . and J . B . O'Callaghan , S . W . In response , Bro . Beach thanked the W . M . for appointing him again Secretary of one of the best lodges in London , and one that was well known in the Masonic world for its great support of the three Institutions .

Bro . O'Callaghan also responded in very happy terms . The Tyler's toast brought to an end one of the many happy meetings of the City of Westminster Lodge it has been our privilege and pleasure to attend . An excellent musical programme was contributed to by Miss Gertrude Maxted , Miss Ethel Spark , Bro . Charles Ellison , Arthur Strugnell , Will Edwards , and Fred James ; but special mention should be made of the two ladies for their sweet singing . Bro . Sydney Hill was the musical director , and he ably presided at the pianoforte .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Cafe * Royal , Regent-street , W . In the absence of Bro . Wm . Turner , W . M ., in South Africa , Bro . R . S . Fairbank , I . P . M ., presided , who was supported by the officers-Bros . H . T . Taylor , S . W . ; A . D . Jones , J . W . ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . Org ., Tn aS , i «; \^ 'c ? WSer ' i % " SeC 'i A * r avld i ° ' - -J F-M . Spencer Lewin J . D . ; W . VV . Szlumper , I . G . ; and H . L . SarsonStwd . —and the followinir

, members : Bros . J . Pollard , P . M . ; R . Lake , P . M . ; F . J . Rebman . I . H . Dallas J . D . Pattullo , A . R . Woodbridge , W . A . Bird , W . L . Barrett , H . A . Brousi " C . Fox , F . G . Bartlett , J . F VV . Silk , H . M . Allom , R . J Probyn Williams , A . C Probyn Wil- ' hams , H . Paikin , G . B . Flux , G . I . Schorstein , R . Hilton , R . H . Cummings , J . C . F Neuemann , T . A . Poison ( hon . member ) , and f . Bowler , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . G W Speth , P . A . G . D . C ; M . Llewellyn Evans , P . M . 410 " , P . P . G . Reg . Surrey ; S . Garcia . " P . M . 2 . 68 ; N . R . Pringle , S . W . 92 ; J . W . M . Newton , J . W . 17 S 9 ; G . May ?] . D .

2 ' * L 5 tuDDS > 77 ' i J . H . < -andell , 1539 ; and H . F . B . Archer , 1725 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and apologies for non-attendance were read . The election of W . M tor the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and the ballot being taken , proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Hugh T . Taylor , S . W . Bro . Henry R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . Org ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of the lodge tor the seventh yearBro . T . Bowler

, was re-elected Tyler for the 15 th year , the Audit Committee was appointed , and the Secretary read the bye-laws . Bro . H . T . Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect , then worked the 2 nd bectior . of the Second Lecture in a faultless manner . The Past M « ster ' s jewel of the lodge was unanimously voted to Bro . W . Turner , the retiring W . M ., and a candidate for initiation having been proposed , and the Charity maul passed around , the lodge was closed .

After the banquet which followed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . , n I ? giving that of "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . in the chair , Bro . Fairbank , I . P . M ., referred to the great loss sustained b y the death of Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan . P . G . Org . ' Bro . H . R . Rose , P . G . O ., then played Chopin ' s Funeral March , and 8 ros . G . May , H . Packin , H . I . Taylor , and R . Hilton sang Bro . Sullivan ' s exquisite and appropriate part song , The long day closes . "

Bro . G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , responded , and mentioned that Sir Arthur Sullivan was a pupil of the late Sir John Guss , and that Lady Goss was his ( Bro . Speth ' s ) grandmother , to attend whose luneral , Sir Arthur came home specially from abroad in order to be present . He had the utmost kindness of heart , and exh . bkeJ that greatest of Masonic virtues—Charity—having supported for years the widow and hans of his brotherhrcd Suilivan

orp , . Having referred to the revival ot the lectures , this being the first time he had heard one of the lectures in lodge , Brj . Speth con < ratu lated the Earl ot Mornington Lodge on glee singing being one nf its objects , a-ojrdi . ig to the bye-laws which he had heard read upstairs , and the magnificent rendering of tne beautiful part song they had just listened to . Glee-singing was particularly tinglisn , no foreign country being able to produce glee composers .

A selection of glees then followed , interspersed with flute solos , by Bro . W . L . Barrett , and a pianotorte solo by Bro . H . K . Kose , P . G O . The toast of " the Visitors " was respjnded to by Bros . Llewellyn Evans , N . R . Pringle , and G . May ; and that of " lhe Officers , " by Bros . Taylor , S . W ., and Dawson Jones , j . W . ; the lyler ' s toast concluding a most enjoyable evening , as regards both the work in the lodge and the banquet , as well as the excellent music which followed .

Empire Lodge , No . 2108 . On Tuesday last at the meeting of this lodge , the W . M . vacated the chair and Bro , Daniel Meyer initiated Lord De la Warr .