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next meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge , and support the Prov , G . M ., the P . D . G . M ., and the officers , as they both desired and deserved to be supported . Bro . Cavil also briefly responded . The Immediate Past Master then rose to propose * ' The Health ofthe VV . M ,, " which was a task , he said , that gave him the greatest pleasure . Having worked side by side

with Bro . Humphreys for the last four years , he felt sure that their W . M . was fully capable of carrying out the duties of the office , and , further , that when he left the chair they would say that he was one of the best that had ever filled it . It afforded him great pleasure to install their VV . M . for many reasons ; but more especially from the fact that that brother had allowed him to step over his ( Bro .

Humphrey's ) head , and fill the chair that he had just vacated . He felt sure that every officer and brother in the lodge would render all the assistance in their power to Bro . Humphreys , and trusted that his year of office would bi both pleasant and prosperous . The Worshipful Master said he was quite taken aback at the hearty and spontaneous reception the toast of his health

had met with , and could only say that he was exceedingly grateful to the Past Masters , officers , and brethren for electing him as their VV . M . He was proud of the honourable position , and would do all in his power to maintain the prestige of the lodge , and only trusted that during his year of office heshould have plenty of work to do . He thanked them for their kind and flattering reception of his name ,

and assured them that that kindness was most acceptable to him . He again thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid cheers . The toast of "The Installing Officer" having been eloquently put from the chair , Bro . Burroughs as eloquently responded . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The

Visitors , for whom Bros . Mason , Scales , Valentine , Albert , Cavil , and C . Jolly responded . The next toast was that of "The Masonic Charities , " and , in giving it , the Worshipful Master said Charity was the apex of the pyramid of Masonry , and those who did not subscribe to the Institutions of the Order were merely Masons in name . In that lodge they had subscribed and

sent up to the Charities during the last three years no less than £ 700 . He should'have liked to couple the name of Bro . White with the toast , for he knew no one who had done more to make Masonry a reality and a blessing to the world in which we live than their warm-hearted and esteemed Past Master Bro . F . A . White . Bro . White was not only their Charity Representative in the province , but

the founder of their Benevolent Association , by which means they , although a small lodge , had achieved the most magnificent results . As , however , Bro . J . Mason had paid them the graceful compliment of being present , and as he was connected with one of the Institutions , he had much pleasure in coupling his name with the toast . Bro . Mason , in response , said he should have gone away

dissatisfied if he had not had an opportunity of responding to the toast , because that lodge was the very home of Charity . He should have liked to have heard Bro . White tell them the grand results of his hard work in the cause , of the result of that shilling a week , of that constant giving of a little to make a great whole . They felt the true love of Charity , and desired to place a poor brother , who , from

unforeseen circumstances had been reduced in life , back in his former position . Wherever there was a will , there was a way ; he did not believe in those who always took Charity and never did anything for it . There was Bro . Warren , who had done good service , and now the VV . M . had intimated his intention to stand for the " Old People , " and meant to take up something like X ' 200 . He could do it if

thebrethren helped him , they would help him , would they not ? He would help those who could not help themselves . Think of it , that year they had to shut out nearly a hundred poor brethren because they had no funds to help them . Let them all join the shilling a week association , it only meant six two-pennyworths a week less . He trusted some off night to tell them more about the Charities , and concluded a brilliant speech by assuring them that he came down to get

a Stewaid for the "Old People , " and was exceedingly glad to know that his journey had not been in vain . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast , and then the proceedings , which were most harmonious , were brought to aconclusion . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Bros . A . VV . Armour , H . T . Hardy , G . B . Gilbey , VV . D . Child Saunders , and Bros . Cox and Jolly gave a couple of capital recitations .

CHISLEHURST . — Chislehurst Lodge ( No . ' 53 ' )'—The annual recurrence of installation in this lodge took place at the Bull ' s Head Hotel , on Satutday the 26 th ult . The place of meeting is situated in a picturesque and highly interesting portion of the county of Kent , surrounded by pleasant and varied walks , of which the brethren avail themselves during the interval between labour and

refreshment on each occasion of meeting , thereby securing a healthy and agreeable addition to the business and pleasure of Masonic reunion , The excellent grounds in rear of the hotel with gardens , lawns , and bowling courses are also attractive for such as do not care for distant rambles before dining ; whilst the internal accommodation afforded by a spacious and lofty lodge room , with all necessary antechambers

- and conveniences on the same floor , render the hostelry especially suitable for Masonic meetings at nu great distance from London . To these advantages may also he added the willingness with which provision is made , according to the requirements of the brethren , for either high teas , " elaborate dinners , or still more elaborate banquets ; " such willingness on the part of " mine

host enabling the lodge to have . egard to the state of its finances , without the pressure sometimes elsewhere applied , of considering , the " good of the house" as an important lactor in securing accommodation and attention . At this agreeable "home" the Chjselhurst Lodge was opened or Saturday last by Bro . Edward J . Goodale , the VV . M . Amongst the brethren present at the opening and duiino

N •» i 1 & w u V Y ' Brailev ' SAV Richard Nev . il , JW ; VVHoUis Treas . ; J . . Main , Sec ; W . T . Hunt , P . M ., S . D . ; John Mason , P . M I D R . Strachan , I . G . ; C . F . Quicke , D . C ; H C Dana ' Stwd . ; J . Rawles , Tyler ; W . H . . Drinkwater , P M T . C . Nunn , P . M . ; John Preston , W . Strudwick , VV . I . A ' Weaves , John Tuck , George Holding , and others The visitors were Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 121 C , 1426 ; H . W . Roach , J . D . 55 ; and J . H . Montague , 2030 . The minutes of the previous regular lodge meeting

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having been confirmed , a very satisfactory report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . This report , but for unfortunate circumstances arising out of some extreme measures taken by a small minority of the members during the past year , and which have greatly retarded the progress of the lodge , would have been still more satisfactory ; but it is pleasant to know that common sense and some return towards brotherly feeling and regard for the

welfare of the lodge have prevailed , and the differences which have existed will be no longer continued . Resolutions were passed for the increase of annual subscription of members , and that now dining ( or country ) members should not be residents within fifteen miles of the place of meeting . Ballots were taken and resulted in unanimous approval of Mr . Francis Martin Hunt as a candidate for initiation , and Bro . John Peacock , of the Mizpah Lodge ,

No . 1071 , as a joining member . To the regret of the brethren generally , neither of these gentlemen were able to be present to receive at once tlie benefit of their successful candidature . Bro . Nunn , P . M ., at the request of the VV . M ., presented Bro . William Thomas Brailey , S . W . and W . M . elect , foi the benefit of Installation . Bro . VV . H . Drinkwater , P . M ., then occupying the chair of S . W ., and subsequently Bro . John Mason , P . M .,

that of the J . W ., Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., was invited by the VV . M . to discharge the duties of D . C In a most perfect manner the VV . M ., Bro . E . J . Goodale , performed the entire ceremony of Installation , and completed a finished rendering of this most important part of Masonic ritual by the delivery of the addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren , in admirable style . The warmest acknowledgments of hearty satisfaction were accorded to Bro . Goodale

on his thus completing his year of office and receiving at the hands of the newly-installed Master a handsome Past Master's jewel , and a collar with the usual pendant signifying his newly-acquired lank . The officers invested by the W . M . for the ensuing year were Bros . Richard Nevill , S . W . ; W . T . Hunt , P . M ., J . W . ; VV . Hollis , Treas . ; J . C . Main , Sec ; R . Strachan , S . D . ; Charles Ouicke , J . D . ; VV . Powell , D . C ; H . C Dana , I . G . ; J . Marshall

Stwd . ; and Jas . Rawles , Tyler . Before the lodge was closed a special vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes in favour of Bro . Goodale , P . M ., in token of his successful performance as Installing Master , and a similar vote was also unanimously accorded to Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., for his valuable assistance as Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Hollis , Treasurer , having accepted the position of

representative of the lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , a sum of io guineas was voted to head his list of donations , and , from the high appreciation in which that worthy brother is held , both in the Chislehurst Lodge and other Masonic Associations , there can be no doubt that his Stewardship will prove highly creditable as well to the lodge in particular as to himself as its representative . A few brief remarks on the

happy augury for future harmony and renewed friendship , which the proceedings of the evening had fully justified , resulted in rep reposition of a candidate for initiation , whose overtures had been , through no fault of his own , previously rejected ; and there can now be no doubt that the fullest amends will be made to him at the ensuing meeting by a reception all the warmer for the restoration of peace , and forgetfulness of private piques and resultant differences .

May we be permitted to say , " So mote it be . " The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren "took the air" for awhile . It was much needed ; and some in short walks and others in quiet saunter in the hotel grounds , where they were gratified to find ladies connected with esteemed members of the lodge , pleasantly passed an interval before dinner was announced . The weather being in every respect agreeable , the relief afforded by this brief

diversion was most enjoyable , and gave zest to the subsequent entertainment in the " fourth degree . " After the cloth had been cleared , the usual routine of toasts and responses was observed , but with satisfactory brevity and without omission or alteration of programme , the W . M . acquitting himself on this the first occasion of the exercise of his supremacy most courteously . To the great satisfaction of all present , the amiable daughter of Bro . Main , the

Secretary of the lodge , and the no less amiable wife of Bro . Quick , the S . D ., were good enough to discourse sweet music and to accompany the singing brethren , so that when the inevitable moment for patting had arrived , and the stern fact that the last train was close at hand was assured , the merry company , with many hand shakes and fervent aspirations for similar enjoyable reunions , separated , and so terminated a meeting long to be remembered in connection with the Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 .

HARROW STATION . —Citadel Lodge ( No . 1 S 97 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel on Saturday , the 26 th ult . 'The chair was taken by Bro . W . H . Lee , Prov . G . A . Sec . Middlesex , VV . M ., who was supported by Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C , Deputy Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; E . Woodman , S . W . ; J . Weston , J . W . ; J . Osborn , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Hurran . Treas .: O . I . Von

Holtorp , S . D . ; J . H . Giskin , J . D . ; W . Wright , D . C ; J . Hughes , I . G . ; J . Boyne , Org . ; E . VV . Mayne and J . E . Sheffield , Stwds . ; H . Mayes , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . ; T . I . Bird , P . P . G . Ssvd . Br . Middlesex , P . M . ; and a large attendance of members . The following visitors were in attendance : Bros . W . Needham , P . M . 9 G 6 , P . P . G . S . of W . Staffordshire ; D . VV . Pearse , P . P . G . R . Middlesex ; VV . A . Scurrah , VV . M . 2048 , Prov . G . Std . B ,

Middlesex ; R . VV . L . Sindall , P . M . 1293 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; J . P . Quarthy , S . W . 22 S ; J . Leslie Williams , 127 S ; E . F . Snook , S . W . 1693 ; J . VV . Moulton , 16 93 ; P . Forge , P . M . ; Dillon , J . W . Elliott Lodge ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due lorm , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Itter and White were then passed to the Second Degree , and a favourable ballot having been taken in favour of Messrs . F . Dainton and F . VV . Holland , and the latter

gentleman , being in attendance , was regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Edwin Woodman , S . W ., P . M . 1950 , was then presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed into the chair oy the Installing Master , Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , Deputy Provincial Grand Master Middlesex . Bro . Woodman , VV . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Weston , P . M ., S . W . ; O . Von Holtorp , J . W . ; W . Hurran , Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Gaskin , S . D . ; E . VV . Mayne , J . D . ; J . Hughes , I . G . ; J . Bayne , D . C ; W . Wright , Org . ; J . E . Sheffield and C . ] . Davison , Stwds . ; and J . Very , Tyler .

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The usual addresses were then delivered by Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp in his usual able manner , and a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded him for kindly undertaking the installation ceremony . Bro . Woodman , VV . M ., then presented the retiring VV . M ., Bro . W . H . Lee , with a

jewel , in recognition of his able and efficient services during the past year . Bro . W . H . Lee briefly acknowledged the gift , and remarked that he was amply repaid for the work he had performed if he had gained the esteem and affection of the brethren .

There being no further Masonic business for transaction , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The first toast was "The Queen and the Craft , " in introducing which Bro . Woodman , VV . M ., remarked that there was a special interest in proposing this toast , as her Majesty had recently commenced the 50 th year of her

reijjn . There was no body more loyal than Freemasons , and they were one and all pleased that her Majesty had been spared for so many years to rule over them , and trusted she would continue to do so for some time to come . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was the next toast honoured , and the W . Master , in proposing it , said that his Royal Highness took every opportunity of showing the interest and love he has for Freemasonry . An example of this had recently occurred in hs visit to

Brighton to install the Duke of Connaught as Prov . G . M . for Sussex . Although the time of their M . W . G . M . was fully occupied with philantropic and charitable work , the brethren were aware of the interest evinced by him for the Order . "The Grand Officers" was then given , the VV . Master observing that the brethren would require no lengthy remarks from him to assure them of the excellent manner in which the Grand Officers perform their duties .

Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C . replied , and said it was always very gratifying to be coupled with the names of such eminent Masons as were included in the Grand Officers . All the members of that body had the interest of tire Craft at heart , and the toast would for that reason , always be received with cordiality . The Grand Officers would continue to exert themselves to promote the welfare of the Order , and were very glad to find that their efforts

were recognised and appreciated . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Raymond Thrupp , Dep . Prov . G . M . and Installing Master ; and the rest of the Provincial Grand Oflicers , " and said that a pleasing task had devolved upon him to introduce this toast to their notice . He had hoped to have been honoured with the presence of their esteemed Prov . G . M .,

Sir Francis Burdett , but they would be pleased to know that he had been restored to tood health . They were delighted to see Bro . Thrupp , Dep . Prov . G . M ., amongst them on that occasion , and there was no lodge in the province that would give him a more cordial welcome than the Citadel Lodge . He ( the W . M . ) thanked him sincerely for installing him into the chair , and hoped he would be spared for many years to continue his visits . He trusted that the

Prov . G . Ollicers who were not members of the lodge would go away with a pleasing recollection of their visit , and they would agree with his hearty enconiums on the manner in which the Dep . Prov . G . M . had performed the installation ceremony . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , said it was now his duty to respond on behalf of the Prov . Grand Oflicers , and it was a difficult task to

reply for such a popular body . With regard to their Prov . G . M ., Sir Francis Burdett , whose kind and genial manner had endeared him to all the brcthien , he could assure them that since he had presided over the province it had increased considerably in the number of lodges and members , and now held a position that few provinces could equal . The work in the province was cairied out in a very satisfactory manner , and all the brethren present that day had been

delighted at the way in which the lodge had been worked , not only by Bro . Lee , but also by every officer . Bro . Lee had performed the duties of the chair in an admirable manner that was well known to all , and had been ably supported by the officers , and when the junior oflicers reached the chair they would be able to appreciate the assistance derived from an efficient staff ot officers . Wherever he ( Bro . Thrupp ) visited in the province he always received a

cordial welcome , and it was a pleasure to him to see the work performed in a satisfactory manner . He would remind the brethren that a chapter had recently been started in that house , which would gladly receive any brother wishing to join one . "The Health of the Worshipful Master " was then proposed by Bro . W . H . Lee , I . P . M ., who said it afforded him a considerable amount of pleasure to propose that toast ,

lor they had a brother in the chair who had conducted the various duties entrusted to him in a manner that had not only reflected credit on himself , but lustre on the lodge . He had known Bro . Woodman for many years , having seen him initiated , and had watched the progress he had made in Freemasonry , which was entirely due to his untiring energy . He congratulated him on his installation , and the brethren on having elected such an able brother lo preside over them .

Bro . Edwin Woodman , W . M ., in reply , sincerely thanked Bro . Lee lor his kind remarks , and the brethren for their cordial reception ofthe toast , fie had always endeavoured to deserve their approbation in any oflice he had been appointed to , and as they had now elected him to occupy the chair , he would endeavour to carry out the duties to their satisfaction . He thanked them for placing him in his present position , and hoped to have plenty of work , and was sure he could rely upon the hearty co-operation of the officers and brethren .

" Ihe Initiate was next proposed by the VV . M ., who hoped that Bro . Holland , who was about to start on a long voyage , would carry away with him a favourable impression of Freemasonry . He trusted he would always have pleasant recollections of his initiation in that lodge , and he asked the brethren to join with him in wishing Bro . Holland " God speed . "

Bro . Holland having replied in suitable terms , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors , " and expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing such a numerous attendance , to all of whom he offered a hearty welcome . Bros . Needham , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Staffordshire ; Scurrah , Prov . G . Std . Br . Middlesex ; Moulton , and Forge responded on behalf of the visitor * , and returned