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present , and one and all augured a bright future for their lodge . Their W . M . had served in the ranks of the Craft and had contributed liberally to the Charities , and the brethren present , knowing his merits , would heartily drink to his health and happiness . Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., W . M ., after returning thanks for the kind reception accorded him , said that from

the first time he came to England he often wondered in his many journeys why they could not associate more fraternally with their American Masons . It was impossible then , for there was no convenient place to do it . Had there been an Anglo-American Lodge in years past , how many American brethren would have been fraternised with , and how the universality of Masonry would have been increased .

Masonically speaking , their lodge opens the one single doorway into England for American Masons , and personally he was specially grateful to them for making him the first W . Master . He was much obliged to them for the kindness bestowed upon him , and whatever he had done in the past would , he trusted , be continued in the future . The next toast was one in which they were specially interested . It

was " Success and Prosperity to the American Grand Lodges , " and he should always make this a separate toast . There were 4 S Grand Lodges in the United States , and under them were 9 S 00 lodges and the enormous number of 557 , 000 Masons . New York , which he represented , was the largest , numbering 715 lodges , and then came Indiana , 501 ; , Tennessee , 4 S 0 , and Iowa , 295 . It was a satisfaction to

know that wherever they were , they could always find a lodge in the province which they could visit , and he wished it to be known that there was a lodge where Americans could join in genial brotherly harmony . As long as a brother was of good repute he would be welcome , and the brethren present would establish that fact by the heartiness with which they drank the toast .

Bro . T . H . Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York City , replied , and said the enormous figures quoted by the W . M . represented so many actual members , as the Americans could not become subscribing" members of more than one lodge , but they could join any lodge in this country they wished to . He thanked the W . M . for having mentioned the different Grand Lodges ot America , but as he was the

representative of so many of those Grand Lodges , he should respond for them . He would mention that Bro . Frank R . Lawrence had been re-elected Grand Master of New York for the third time , when his reception was something almost unheard of in Masonry in that State . That distinguished brother had almost paid off the large debt existing , and at the end of his year it would be quite cleared , and there

would be an income of about 100 , 000 dollars , which he hoped would be used to found a home for aged Masons . The Worshipful Master being obliged to leave , the chair was resumed by Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., who proposed "The Visitors , " and tendered them a hearty welcome . Bro . W . E . Perrett , P . P . G . D . C . Somerset , said that he

had visited a number of lodges , but when Bro . Tilton kindly invited him to be present he gladly accepted the invitation . In their W . M . they had a brother whom they ought to be proud of , for he was carrying out Masonry in the proper manner . He had a broad view of Masonry , and if the lodge continued to support the principles it started with in bringing together English and American

Masons they would be doing a great and necessary work . Bros . Wedgwood and Hancock also responded . Bro . A . Clark , S . W ., in responding for " The Officers , " thanked Bio . Brownrigg for the kind terms in which he had proposed the toast . He was convinced the lodge had officers who were determined to do their duty and give satisfaction . As far as he was aware , all the officers

attended lodges of instruction , and that was the only way to qualify for the chair . With regard to American lodges , he could say that when he was in America he visited a lodge there , where he was received with the greatest cordiality , and he experienced HO difficulty in gaining admission . Bro . George Reynolds , Secretary , also replied , and thanked the acting W . M . for the kindly manner in which

he had alluded to the officers . His duties were not of the same nature as the other officers , but he hoped by a satisfactory performance of them to assist in making the ledge a success . He was delighted with the manner in which the VV . M . had occupied the chair , and in bringing in a number of thorough good brethren to their lodge . He would use his best endeavours to carry out the idea of the lodge by heartily welcoming American visitors , and to make its

career a bright and prosperous one . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . At the desire of the W . M . a record is insened in the minutes of a grand and brilliant Masonic meeting convened in the Albert Hall , on Monday , the 13 th June , his Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . in the chair , in celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee , at which about 6000 brethren attended , including ten Members of this lodge besides the W . M .

. DARTFORD . —Emulation Lodge ( No . 299 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old Kentish lodge , being the first meeting after the installation meeting , on Tuesday , 2 Sth ult ., was a more than interesting one , both on account of the anticipated Prov . G . Lodge of Kent being held at Dartford , on July 6 th , and one or two other circumstances . Unfortunately , the newly-elected

W . M ,, Bro . Greig , was unable to be present through illness in his family , and had written requesting Bro . Chapman , I . P . M ., to again resume the Master ' s chair for the evening , on whom , after certain preliminaries , devolved the pleasing duty of presenting a Secretary ' s iewel tu the worthy Secretary , Bro . T . Wills , P . M ., P . P . G ' . S . of W ., who , in acknowledging the testimonial , said it gave him

much pleasure to present to the lodge in return a valuable new banner , which he had had made in anticipation of the forthcoming Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , which could now be really held " under the banner of the Emulation Lodge , No . 299 . " The banner was accepted by Bro . Chapman , I . P . M ., with the warmest thanks on behalf of the lodge , he stating that he felt it a great honour to preside at the first meeting

of the lodge under the beautiful new banner . Both the jewel and the banner were manufactured by Bro . Geo . Kenning , and were much admired by the breihren . The announcement that Bro . Brock , P . M ., had been appointed to receive provincial honours as Prov . S . G . D ., and Bro . Greig , W . M ., as Prov . G . P ., gave great satisfaction to the majority of the brethren . After passing Bro . Lancaster to the Second Degree , and receiving a proposition for a joining member , the lodge was

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closed , the officers of the lodge and the brethren who had been passed adjourning to a sumptuous repast , under the presidency of the I . P . M ., Bro . Chapman , P . M . 299 , and spent a most enjoyable evening . LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — At the earlv hour of eight o ' clock on Thursday morning , the 23 rd ult ., the breihren of the above lodge assembled

at the Temple , Hope-street , for the purpose of installing Bro . William Robert Roberts to the most honourable position of Worship ful Master of that lodge for the ensuing year . At the commencement of the proceedings the chair was occupied by Bro . William Blunsum , the retiring VV . M ., who was supported by Bros . I . Turner , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Veevers , P . M . ; T . Boswell , P . M . ; W . Evans ,

P . M . ; J . L . Haughton , P . M . ; W . R . Roberts , S . W . ; E . Dow , J . W . ; E . R . Lathom , Sec . ; D . Dunkel , S . D . ; C . E . Webster , J . D . ; D . Jones , S . ; and H . P . Cowell , Org . The members included Bros . J . Phelan , A . Gunn , J . G . Smith , J . Edwards , J . VV . Reece , F . Kerr , P . Kefalas , H . E . Anderson , B . L . Johanneson , F . Storey , H . G . Bosworth , and others . Among the visitorswere Bros . G . Gordon ,

P . M . 724 ; John Whalley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . Clarke , P . M . 673 ; J . White , 249 ; R . J . L . Kynaston , 1393 ; and others . After the transaction of some formal business , the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . R . Roberts , was presented by Bros . P . M . ' s J . L . Haughton and VV . Blunsum , the retiring W . M ., the ceremony of installation being performed in a

most effective manner by Bro . William H . Veevers , P . M ., whose working secured general approbation and appreciation . The following officers were invested : Bros . E . A . Dow , S . W . ; Edmund R . Latham , J . W . ; D . Dunkel , Sec . ; Adolph Pederson , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the fourth time ); John L . Haughton , P . M ., D . C ; C . E . Webster , S . D . ; B . Allenl . y , J . D . ; John Phelan , I . G . ;

T . Edwards , S . S . ; A . Gunn , J . S . ; E . A . E . Steinmann , A . S . ; A . T . Wood , A . S . ; Haydn P . Cowell , Org . ; Thomas Malcolm , Tyler ( re-eh cted fur the tenth time . ) A vote of thank * was given to Bro . Veevers , P . M ., ior the very efficient manner in which he performed the ceremony of installation .

The brethren and a large number of ladies afterwards assembled at the landins-staire , from whence they proceeded to Llangollen , where they dined together at the Ponsonby Arms Hotel . During the day an artistic P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . William Blunsum , as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . —Never very strong , but exceedingly select , this lodge holds its own among the lodges of the Woolwich and Plumstead district , and a thoroughly representative meeting celebrated , on Friday , the 241 I 1 ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , its annual installation festival . Bro . W . D . Livesay presided , and having called upon the

Secretary to read the minutes , which were duly confirmed , there being no other work before the lodge , Bro . F . G . Nichols , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and was , with the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted " pro forma . " He then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Dr . H . Botterell , S . W . ; S .

Weston , ) . W . ; Sidney Clarke , P . M ., Treasurer ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Kent , Secretary ; Rev . R . Jamblin , P . M ., P . P . G . Chaplain Kent , Chaplain ; H . Christie , S . D . ; Wharton , J . D . ; W . E . Saltau , I . G . 5 Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M ., D . C ; and Down , Steward . The usual charges were splendidly recited by the Installing

Officer , who was congratulated on all sides for the faultless manner in which he had performed the ceremony , for which he was presented with a vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed in the minutes of the lodge . He was also presented with a valuable Past Master's jewel by the W . M ., who said : " Bro . Livesay , in the name of the lodge , I pin this jewel on your breast , and I am sure I am only

expressing the opinion of every brother when I say that it not only marks the very able manner in which you have carried out the duties as Master , but also that you have earned the personal regard and esteem of every member of the lodge . > Vlay you live long to wear it . " Bro . Livesay , in response , said it was the brightest jewel he had ever received , and he should prize it as such . He

could not flatter himself that he had done his work so well as he should have liked . Yet he thanked them for their kindly feelings , and also for their handsome present . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet , handsomely served by Bro . VV . Moulder , of the Duke of Connaught Coffee Tavern , which having been discussed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly

honoured . Bro . Livesay , in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said they were not personally acquainted with the Grand Officers whose healths they had just drunk , but they all knew the subject of that toast , their esteemed W . M ., Bro .

Nichols . He was privileged to know that their W . M . was from the first a good man , and one that never failed them in whatever work he was called upon to do . He felt sure that under him the lodge would have a prosperous year , and he asked them to drink the toast with all the heartiness it deserved .

The Worshipful Master , in response , said he felt it a very great honour , and was proud of having reached the highest position in that , his mother lodge , although he knew the difficulties and responsibilities attached to it , especially when he remembered how excellently the work had been done by his predecessor . Ihe I . P . M . had set him such a good example that he felt it his duty to strive

and render the ritual in such a manner as would not cause them to regret having placed him in such an important position , but , on the contrary , so that he might earn the respect and approbation of the brethren . In response to 'die toast of "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Livesay thanked them cordially for their reception of the toast , for which he found it a difficulty to respond adequately . He had endeavoured to perform the

ceremony to their satisfaction , and if he had failed it was with no will of his own . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Visitors , " and , in response , Bro . Bolton , W . M . S 57 , said he looked upon himself more as a brother than a visitor . He trusted the W . M . would have a good year of office , and thanked them for their kind reception of the visitors . Bro . Maule , W . M . 1536 , said that was his first visit to

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the lodge , and he had been both instructed and entertained by the visit . Bro . Lawson , VV . M . elect 913 , expressed the gratification it afforded him to be present ; it had been trul y a Masonic treat to him . Bro . Dr . C . B . Steman , 359 ( A . C ) , said he scarcely knew how to express the great pleasure the visit had given him

Five weeks ago , in his own lodge in Indiana , the brethren assembled together to wish him a " safe voyage out and a safe return home , " and he should always remember with grai ideation and tell the brethren at home of the cordial and brotherly reception he had met with that day , and in fact at every English lodge he had visited . Masonry was a popular Institution in America ; in his lodge they had

initiated , passed , and raised some 50 candidates in one year . As an American he was glad to meet them . Masonically they were doing the same good work , they spoke the same language , and were brethren in race and blood ; and that the unity between them might long continue was the earnest wish of his heart . He spoke highly of the work done in the lodge , although in American lodges they were

compelled to read the installation ceremony , whereas the ordinary ceremonies were done without the book . In America they were doing good work by Charity , quietl y , and without show . He then gave an instance by relating the rescue of a little child by a Boston brother , who took the little one to his home , and brought it up and educated it it as his own ; and in conclusion assured them that he

loved Masonry whereever he met with it , whether in America or England , in Indiana or in London , He was having a good time of it , and if ever they came to Indiana he could promise them the same cordial reception he had received here , and for which he heartily thanked them . Bro . Wood , 352 ( A . C . ) said he must say that his reception made him feel all that a man and a Mason should feel .

It was most cordial and hearty , and for it he thanked them , although his heart was too full to give utterance to all he should like to say . He was exceedingly pleased with the woi king of the lodge , and indeed both theworkandhospitality of every lodge he had visited in I ondon made a deep impression on him , and he should never forget it , but always remember it with pleasure . He thanked them from the

bottom of his heart , and resumed his seat—as his esteemed colleague had done—amid hearty cheering . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " which was responded to by the I . P . M . and others present ; and the Tyler ' s toast . 'I he proceedings were rendered most pleasurable by the fine singing of Bros . Batterell , Sanderson , Nichols , and others .

Among other brethren present , and not above named , were Brts . A . Sharpe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; J . Scott Mutch , P . M . ; W . Gamble , P . M . ; Dr . Bernays , P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Kent ; E . Palmer , P . M . 913 ; J . Chubb , W . M . 2041 j J . Sanderson , W . M . 700 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; R . J . Naylor , W . M . elect 700 ; J . G . Milbourne , VV . M . elect 13 ; F . Tyler , 913 ; C , Whetherby , 1404 ; A . Briand , 1901 ; and C . Jolly , P . M , 1472 , & c

LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The members of the above lodge assembled for installation purposesat the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd ult ., the chair being occupied by Bro . Joseph Sharpies , VV . M . After some preliminary business , Bro . W . Stephenson—presented by Bros . J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P ., and R . Caine , P . P . G . Std . Br—was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year in a highly impressive manner

by Bro . Sharpies . The officers were subsequently invested as follows : Bros . Joseph Sharpies , I . P . M . ; Daniel H . Ogley , S . W . ; Wm . Queele . J . W . ; Geo . Beeken , P . M ., Treas . ; C VV . Higson , Sec . ; H . F . Evans , S . D . ; A . Clayton , J . D . ; R . H . Fraser , I . G . ; W . Hudson , Org . ; W . Gosling , C G . Groves , VV . H . Fleming , and T . P . Hodgson , Stewards ; and John Humphreys , P . M ., Dir . of Cer .

The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner , the catering of Bro . Casey , the House Steward , giving great satisfaction . In the course of the evening the I . P . M . was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year of office . A musical programme was given by Bros . Batty , J . Busfield , Humphrey , hllis , and others .

SALFORD . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 852 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 8 th ult ., at The Crescent , when there were present Bros . W . Lee , W . M . ; T . Pike , S . W . ; J . G . Edge , Treas . ; J . Beardmore , Sec . ; U . Nicholl , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Corney , P . M . ; J . W . Booth , J . D . ; J . Robinson , Chap . ; J . S . Willis , Org . ; G . A . Packwood , P . M . ; P . P . A . G . D . C : 1 . Young ,

P . M . ; W . Riddle , P . M ., Tyler ; R . B . Robinson , W . H . Wood , J . Lord , A . H . Sidebottom , C . Beckett , G . E . Beckett , W . Ison , J . Boyden , W . W . Whittaker , C . Chapman , C Garner , G . A . Rowe . Visitors : W . Corbett , P . M . 249 ; J . Hoyte , 1936 ; H . Baldwin , 413 ; . , ^ . Williams , 1936 . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . Mr .

J . Lee Taylor was then initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . W . Lee , W . M . Bro . G . E . Beckett was then passed to the Second Degree by Bro . G . A . Packwood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . P . Halkin . Arrangements were then made for the annual picnic of the above lodge , to the Dukeries , on the 3 rd Wednesday in July ,

the Committee for the arrangements being the Worship ful Master ; Bro . Willis , Org ., and Bro . Beardmore , Sec . _ The brethren were entertained with songs and recitations during the evening , when Bro . Beardmcre ' s rendering of " The Death of Nelson" was much appreciated , after which the proceedings closed . On the occasion of their Royal Highnesses the Prince

and Princess of Wales' visit to Manchester , on May 4 th last , the procession halted opposite the Masonic Hall , on the front of which Masonic emblems were artistically displayed . It was proposed by Bro . J . Lord , at the next meeting of the lodge , and seconded by Bro . G . A . Packwood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , and resolved— " That we , the members of

this lodge desire to record on our minutes , in grateful commemoration of the visit to the Royal Borough of Salford of his Royal Highness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons , 0 . England , accompanied by his amiable and much beloved wife , her KoyaJ Highness the Princess of Wales , on Wednesday , the 4 th day of May , 1887 , being the J ubilee