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successful and prosperous year of office by a careful rendition of the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and members . On the motion of the I . P . M . a sum of 20 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to be placed on Bro . Humfress' list for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed .

After banquet , the customary toast list received due notice . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in response to " The Grand Officers , " thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast . lt was not the first time he had had that honour , and he could scarcely find new words in which to express his deep feelings of thanks , lt afforded hi m great

pleasure that they were celebrating the 31 st installation in that lodge , for he was one of the founders . Very few of the old members were in existence , but he had on his right one who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge in 1 S 5 Sduring the first year of its existence—Bro . George Everett who left them some years ago , but who had come amongst them again that evening . They were all pleased to see Bro .

Everett pay a visit to his old lodge , especially as there was another circumstance connected with him that might not be known to all present—that he was a candidate for election as Grand Treasurer . Bro . Everett was deserving of the support not only of that lodge , but of others , in consequence of the good work he had done ; but they in that lodge should especially support him , as he was one of their

first initiates , and , therefore , one of their oldest children . In conclusion , he ( Bro . Cottebrune ) again thanked them , and assured them that as long as he lived , and had health and strength , he should remain a member of the Westbourne Lodge . Bro . C . J . Biorn , I . P . M ., said it had fallen to his lot for the first time to propose " The Health of the W . Master . " As the brethren were aware he was not in the habit of

making long speeches , and he would not , therefore , detain them by extolling the virtues of Bro . Drew , their newly-installed W . M ., he would , however , say that in Bro . Drew they had agood W . M . who would be a credit to the Craft and their lodge , for he was a worthy Mason . He trusted the W . M . would have plenty of work , when he would afford the members an opportunity of witnessing his good working . He would ask the brethren to drink to the health of their

W . M . Bro . Drew , W . M ., said he was very grateful for the kind way in which the I . P . M . had proposed the toast , and the brethren had received it . He could only say that he would do his best to follow in the footsteps of the I . P . M . during his year , and if he retired at the end of that period in the same creditable way , he should know he had given

satisfaction to the lodge . He should endeavour to carry out his work as well as the I . P . M . had done , and hoped he should satisfy the members . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master . " He said it needed no words from him to speak of the I . P . M ., for the brethren had seen his working and the splendid manner in which he had carried out his duties . During his year , Bro . Biorn , I . P . M ., had

most ably done his work , and had successfully terminated his period of office by impressively performing the installation ceremony . It was now his pleasu-e to invest Bro . Biorn , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , presented by the lodge , and he would say that no brother had ever deserved a jewel more than their I . P . M . that evening , for his work had always been of the best , and he had endeared himself to all the members . The brethren would heartily join in wishing Bro . Biorn long life , health , and prosperity .

Bro . C . J . Biorn , P . M ., heartily thanked the W . M . and brethren for the manner in which his health had been proposed and received . He could assure them that when he joined Masonry he had no idea of ever wearing a P . M . ' s jewel ; but , being once placed in office , he was not satisfied until he had reached the chair , and although his working was probably not of the best , yet it was work of the heart .

He had always done the best he could to carry out the affairs of the lodge in a satisfactory manner . He was under the disadvantage of following one of the best W . M . 's the lodge had ever known—Bro . Humfress , P . M . —who had a most successful year with numerous initiates , and who took up a large sum for the Charities . He endeavoured to follow in Bro . Humfress' footsteps , having nine

initiates , and collecting So guineas for the R . M . Benevolent Institution . He had to the best of his ability endeavoured to do his duty , and he hoped he had pleased them , for then he should be satisfied . He again thanked them for the warmth with which his health had been given , and also for the handsome jewel presented to him . " The Visitors " was next given in cordial terms by the

W . M ., who offered the visiting brethren a hearty welcome , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . ] . J . Thomas ; Tisley , P . G . Stwd . ; Geo . Everett , P . M . 177 ' ; VV . Thomas , and Trehearne . Bro . J . J . Thomas , W . M . 753 , returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the visitors by this lodge , and expressed his sincere regret at the indisposition of Bro .

Humfress , P . M . Bro . George Everett , P . M . 177 , also replied . He said he was indebted to the father of the lodge—Bro . Cottebrune—for a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . Masonry had many agreeable surroundings , but none of a more pleasurable nature than visiting other lodges , for it enabled brethren to renew old friendships , revive old

associations , and stimulate that brotherly love and good fellowship of which they were so proud . He felt this more especially that evening , lor his visit had enabled him to renew his acquaintance with his mother lodge . On the 19 th August , 30 years ago , a guileless youth mi ^ ht have been seen wending his way to the Manor House at Padn ' ng ton , which place he appioached with fear and trembling . He was that youth ,

and his object was to be initiated into 1 ' ieemasonry in this lodge in the first year of its existence . His fear and trembling were soon dispelled , and he was initiated , his good friend , Bro . Cottebrune , then occupying the S . W . 's chair . Mighty changes had taken place since then . The lodge was then No . 1035 , afterwards altered to its present number—733 , and since its consecration no less than 1600

other lodges had been founded . He was glad to find that the Westbourne Lodge had held its own , for when he saw the statement of accounts , and what a splendid balance there was to the credit of the lodge fund , and what a grand Benevolent Fund there was in connection with it , he was proud that he could call this lodge his mother lodge . The mother had a right to ask what had her truai t son betn doing in his absence ? He had passed the chair in four lodges and three chapters , and was

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a founder of several others , and had endeavoured to make himself useful in the cause of Charity . In consequence of those humble services certain brethren suggested the idea that he should become for a candidate for a great office , and one of dignity and honour—the Grand Treasurership —what he looked upon as the blue riband of Freemasonry . Those few brethren had increased , and he was pleased to

say that about 1200 had promised to support him . He knew they would pardon him on the present occasion , as he was speaking of a matter dear to his heart , and in his mother lodge he ventured to hope that the members , those who were able to vote , would think him deserving of the high honour he sought . He had endeavoured to fight his election in a Masonic spirit and had not said one word in

disparagement of his opponent . He thanked the brethren for their attention , and was sure the visitors would endorse his remark that they had been gratified with the hospitality shown them . Bros . Tisley , P . G . Stwd ., W . Thomas , and Trehearne also replied . "The P . M . 's" having been given and responded to , "The Treasurer and Secretary" was introduced , and

appropriately replied to by Bros . Welford , P . M ., Ireas ., and Walker , P . M ., Sec . "The Officers" was duly honoured , after which the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and enjoyable evening . Under the direction of Bro . A . G . Pritchard an excellent programme of music was carried out , his assistants being Miss Emily Pritchard , Miss Lizzie Holmes , and Bros . C . A . White , C . Akerman , and Tom Maclagan .

LODGE OF UNITY ( No . 183 ) . —The lodge met at the Ship and Turtle , City , on Monday , 25 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . A . E . Francis , W . M ., H . Hooper , R . Corsham , G . P . Britten , G . W . Speth , J . VV . Oliver , G . H . Lindsey-Renton , G . VV . Pinnock , S . Richardson , G . R . Langley , A . Hirsch , F . VV . Zimer , W . G . Godwin , T . C . lassell , W . E . Watson , A . O . Side

W . F . B . Watts , T . VV . Heath , J . A . Goudge , G . Pragnell , F . W . Mcllwraith , and P . Angel ; also the following visitors : Bros . J . W . Mills , 254 ; D . VV . Pearce , P . M . 1295 ; C . G . H . Phillips , P . M . 19 SO ; W . H . Lee , P . M . 975 ; L . Side ; J . VV . Thatcher , 22 ; and H . Cohen , W . M . 165 S . Bro . T . W . Heath , 1044 , was admitted a joining member ;

Bros . VV . Newbould and W . E . Watson were raised ; and Bro . J . A . Goudge passed . Bro . H . Hooper , S . W ., was elected W . M ., and Bros . Britten and Reinhardt reelected Treasurer and Tyler respectively for the ensuing year ; the resignation ot Bro . G . Blagdon was received .

A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the retiring W . M . ; the W . M . and the VV . M . elect were requested to invite each two . distinguished Masons at the installation meeting as guests of the lodge . The audit meeting was fixed for the 15 th March , and the lodge closed in the invariable harmony which distinguishes this ancient lodge .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Southampton Lodge ( No . 394 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival ot St . John at the Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon , the 2 isc ult ,, when the retiring S . W ., Bro . C . J . Appleford , was installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren in attendance were Bros . Sharland , VV . M . 76 ; J . Fewings , W . M . 130 ; F . H . Candy , W . M . ; Dr . Chamberlain ,

W . M . 1112 ; W . J . Miller , VV . M . 1461 ; VV . Foster , VV . M . 17 S 0 ; T . P . Payne , P . P . G . R . ; C . VV . A . Jellicoe , P . P . J . G . D . ; and R . VV . Lees , of 130 ; Rev . H . J . Mason , P . P . G . C . Dorset ; H . P . Aslatt , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Lashmore , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Lemon , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; G . J . Tilling , P . P . G . Superintendent of Works ; J . D . Barford , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Bowyer , P . P . A . G . D . C ; H . W . Bull , and E . Gay ton , of 394 ; W . Horton , P . P . G . P .,

and J . Methven , of 14 G 1 . A letter was read from Bro . A . J . Blackman , W . M . 359 , excusing his absence on the ground of domestic bereavement , and a vote of sympathy was passed with him ; and also with Bro . Green , a member of the lodge , in the loss of his wife . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Tilling , who received the thanks of the lodge for

his services . The newly-installed W . M . distributed his collars as follows : Bros . F . II . Candy , I . P . M . ; S . Dacombe , S . W . ; F . A . Dunsford , J . W . ; J . Lemon , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bowyer , P . M ., sec ; A . Hewitt , S . D . ; H . C . Ashdown , J . D . ; E . Gayton , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Bates , I . G . ; A . F . Gutteridge and R . R . Linthorne , Stewards ; and W . Vare , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks

was accorded to the retiring VV . M ., who was at the same time congratulated on recovery from his recent serious illness . The installation banquet was served in excellent style by Bro . Biggs , the hall-keeper . The W . M . presided over a numerous attendance . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured .

FILEY . —Royal Lodge ( No . 643 ) . —On Monday , the iSth ult ., the annual meeting of the above lodge for the installation of the VV . M . for the ensuing year was held at the Royal Crescent Hotel , when Bro . j . McFaden , S . W ., was duly installed by Bro . G . Chambers , P . M . 17 C 0 . The W . M . afterwards invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . E . Harland , I . P . M . ; F . G . Rowe , S . W .

VV . S . Robson , J . W . ; M . Malvin , S . D . ; W . Barnttt , J . D . ; J . Hawurth , Org . ; Meek , P . M ., D . C ; W . Budd , P . P . A . G . P ., Sec ; Uofcon , P . M ., Ireas . ; R . Land , P .. VI ., Chap , ; C H . Lloyd , I . G . ; VV . Lott and H . Simpson , Stewards ; and J . Chapman , Tyler . There were also present Bros . V . Fowler , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . G . Long , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . B .

Richardson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; K . H . Peacock , P . M . 200 , P . P . G . D . C . ; VV . Oarbutt , P . M . 200 ; E . Mainpnze , VV . M ., j . Rennard , S . W ., H . C . Clarke , J . W ., and J . M . Wilson , of 734 ; T . D . Sarony , VV . M . 1248 ; J . Varley , S . To . vse , T . Hrunton , J . Dales , R . Hopper , W . Pilling , and VV . Jefferson . " ' Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren having been given , the lodge was then closed , and the breihren

assembled in the banqueting room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Varley , who fully maintained his high reputation as a caterer . Upwards of 30 sat down . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . After giving the toasts of "The I . P . M . " and "The Officers . "

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The W . M . Bro . J . McFaden presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Harland , a P . M . ' s jewel , and said : In presenting you with a Past Master's jewel , it affords me the greatest pleasure to assure you that the brethren one and all agree that you have well deserved it , taking into consideration the great amount of energy , goodwill , and Masonic knowledge that you have displayed during your

3 ear of office . 1 am fully justified in saying the lodge still owes you a deep debt of gratitude for the excellent example you have set us , and personally I beg to add that it shall be my best endeavour , though at an humble distance , to follow in your footsteps . In conclusion , allow me , in the name of all present , to wish you a prosperous and happy

life , and long may you enjoy the pleasure of wearing this token of personal esteem and Masonic approbation . Bro . Harland , in suitable terms , thanked Bro . McFaden and all the brethren for that token of their appreciation , and the brethren separated , having spent a most pleasant evening .

PONTEFRACT . —St . Oswald Lodge ( No . 910 ) —On Wednesday , the 13 th ult ., the members of this lodge ( of which the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , P . G . D ., is a P . M ., and was one of the founders in IS 6 I ) mustered in their usual numbers at the Freemasons' Hall . The ordinary lodge business was supplemented by a vote of ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution

to endow the chair of the W . M ., and a grantof ton guineas subsciibed by the brethren to the Boys' School . After which a very interesting presentation took place . The various lodges of the Province of West Yorkshire , with few exceptions , have lately had their Grand Lodge warrants photographed , and a copy of each has been deposited in the central library of the Province at Wakefield , of which

Bro . W . Watson , P . M . 304 , is the honorary and active curator and librarian . The P . G . M . having been saluted according to ancient custom , Bro . J . H . Greaves , W . M ., rose to present to him a very handsomely framed copy of the warrant of the lodge . Bro . lew , in a few suitable words , spoken with the grace so well known in the province ,

accepted the presentation . Ihe P . G . M . then presented to the lodge several printed copies of the "Thos . W . Tew MSS ., " recently obtained by Bro . VV . Watson , who is a most energetic searcher after ancient monuments and records of Masonry . Much praise is due to Bro . C . W . Barber , I . P . M ., who organised and superintended the whole of the arrangements .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —A meet » ing was held on Thursday , the 2 ist ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . VV . I " . Jordan , W . M . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., S . W . ; T . J . Walder , J . W . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , U . D ., P . M ., P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P P . G . P ., Treas . ; Robt . Hughes , I . P . M ., Sec ; J . B . Foster , S . D . ; W . A . Raper , J . D . ;

J . Fielding , Org . ; VV . Lainborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., D . C . ; W . J . Pepper , I . G . ; C . Leary , , Tyler ; B . H . Thorpe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; C . Martin , W . E . Skinner , T . W . Avis , C . R . Honisctt , G . Smith , Belchamber , Hodson , and others . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . R . VV . Loosemore , P . M . 974 , P . P . G . Chap . Yorkshire ; and J . C . Buckwell , S . W . 21 SC .

After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , showing the lodge to be in a very satisfactory financial condition . The I . P . M . then delivered the charge after initiation to the two entered apprentices ( Bros . Belchamber and Hudson ) , initiated at the last meeting , time not permitting it to

be given on that occasion , after which they were duly passed to the Fellow Craft Degree , the ceremony being well performed by the VV . M ., Bro . Jordan . The sum of five guineas was voted to the R . M . B . I ., to be placed on the list of Bro . Dr . Currie . Some further business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed .

NORTHALLERTON . —Anchor Lodge ( No . 1337 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., when there was a very large attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Two new members were balloted for and duly elected . A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . F . Smith , P . M . S 37 , P . A . G . D . C ,

for very kindly presenting three gavels to the lodge . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . A . C . Knowles was passed . The W . M ., Bro . Jos . Fairburn , P . M ., and Bro . C . Palliser , P . M ., alluded in touching words to the long and deep friendship that had existed

between Bro . Knowles and the members of the lodge . Other business was disposed of , and the lodge was closed , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a very enjoyable evening was spent , Bros . W . Bell , G . Pattinson , Dr . Tweedy , J . H . Robinson , and W . S . Charlton contributing to the harmony of the evening .

BARNET . —Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —Tins lodge held its regular meeting at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., when Bro . T . H . Martin , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . B . Gotto . S . W . I J . H . Baxter , J . W . ; J . E . Cussans , J . D . ; S . Tryon , I . G . ; G . B . Abbott , A . D . C ; Thompson , Stwd . ; VV . Lewis , I . P . M ., acting Sec ; Chas . Gray , P . M ., D . C ; | ohn

Brittain , P . M . ; J . R . Euerby , P . M . ; Goddard , Tyler ; Collingwood , and Wenzlein , together with Bro . Brumell , of the Knole Lodge , No . I 4 i 4 , and three or four other visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and the report ot the Audit i . ommittee read and adopted , the ballot was taken for Mr . R , V y . Oldfield , and , proving favourable , that gentleman was duly

initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree , the ceremony being admirably , and at the same time very impressively , rendered by the W . M . The death of Bro . Rumble was repoited , and it was resolved that the brethren should wear the customary mourning at the March and April meetings , as an evidence ot their respect for the memory of a most worthy brother ;

the Secretary at the same time to forward on behalf of the lodge a letter of sympathy with the relatives , of the deceased . A vote ot condolence was also passed with Bro . R . Fisher Young , P . M . and Sec , who has recently lost his wife , after a protracted and painful illness . . The brethren afterwards dined together , and a p leasant but quiet evening was spent .