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had been performed , and thc really masterly manner in which Bro . Hitchcock hacl initiated thc candidates and the hospitable way in which the visitors had been entertained . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Past Masters , " the VV . M . truly sai J that little could be done without them . All Masters of lodges , especially those recently installed were dependent upon thc P . M . ' s for support , and he felt sure that whenever their assistance was required they would be

ready and willing to render every service . it was his privilege to present , Bro . Hallett , which he did with a . rrcat degree of pleasure , with a handsome Past Masters jewel , awarded him by the lodge , in testimony of their appreciation of his services during his year of Mastership , and he ( the W . M . ) wished that he might be spared many years to be among them .

" Bro . Hallett briefly replied , observing that he would hi'dily prize the jewel as long as he lived , and in thanking the \ V . M . for thc kind remarks hoped he would receive the same support from the officers and membeis of the lodge as he had been favoured with . The remaining toasts were duly proposed , that ol the Tylers' bringing a most enjoyable meeting to a close .

FRIARS LODGE ( No . 1341 ) . — Ihe regular meeting of thc above lodge was held at Bro . Kingston ' s , Moorgate 'Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavcment , E . C , on the iith uit . Lodge was opened b y Bros . R . Durell , VV . M . ; A . Pcterken , S . VV . ; II . L . Godolphin , J . VV . ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Hogg , P . M ., Sec . ' ; T . Fr-xall , P . M . ; I Wright , P . M ., P . G . P .: E . J . Friedebcrg , l . C ; 11 . Marks ' C . Fschwege , A . Budd , T . Ward , VV . Hooper , II .

, Chown , R . S . Sadd , J . Ouincey , E . Charhvood , VV . ] . Musto , J . Barry , T . " Christinas , A . ChappcTI , G . II . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ); and others . All formal business being disposed of , thc VV . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Thomas Decks and Henry J . Newport , who had been successfully balloted for , into the secrets and mysteries of the Order , each candidate being taken separately , and the ceremony most impressively

rendered by the VV . M ., who had the advantage of Bro . Musto , P . M ., acting as Deacon . Bro . Marks was then passed to the Degree of F . C 'The next business was to raise Bro . Charhvood to the Sublime Degree , which ceremony was rendered in a finished and masterly manner . Bro . Eschwege brought foiward a motion , of which due notice had been given : " That the lodge should be

removed , and that a Committee be formed to select a future home for the lodge . " The importance of this question was evidenced by the lengthened and thoroughly exhaustive discussion which ensued , and which manifested how great an interest is taken in the welfare of the Friars Lodge , alike by its junior , as well as its senior , members . The brethren agreed to select another place of meetings and appointed a committee to ascertain particulars and report thereon to the

lodge on its next meeting-. The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , but as it was ten o ' clock , instead of seven , as announced , great praise is due to Bro . Kingston , the host , for the excellent fare he supplied under such disadvantagcouscircumstanccs . The viands having been satisfactorily disposed of , at a very late hour Bro . Durell , VV . M ., gave in terse brief terms the usual loyal and Craft toasts , all of which were

enthusiastically honoured . Bro . J . Wright , P . G . Purst ., responded for " Thc Grand Officers , " whom , he said , were always gratified to receive in thc cordial manner in which the toast was received a proof that their efforts on behalf of thc Craft were appreciated bv the brethren . Bio . Foxall gave " The Health of the VV . M . " in appreciative terms .

This was cordially received , and briefly acknowledged . "The Initiates" were next honoured ; and Bro . Decks returned thanks on behalf of himself and Bro . Newport . " Thc Past Masters , Thc Visitors , " and " The Officers " were also toasted . 'The recollection that lime and train wait for 110 man , abbreviated the remarks of the VV . M . and of Bro . Musto , P . M ., and allowing but little opportunity for that attention to harmony , which is thc rule in the Frairs Lodge ;

Bro . Eschwege , however , gave the song of thc evening , accompanied by Bro . II . L . Godolphin . The T y ler ' s toast was given , and the proceedings terminated , it was mentioned that a Masonic Charitable Association , for the purpose of obtaining Life Governorship of our Masonic Institutions , was being formed under the auspices of the Doric , 953 , and Friars Lodges . Bro . VV . Musto , P . M ., is thc lion . Sec . ; and the lirst meeting will take p lace at the Duke's Head , 70 , Whitcchapcl-road , E ., on Friday , the 3 rd inst .

HEMMING LODGE ( No . 151 J ) . —llus lodge held a meeting on the 10 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton , when there were present , among others , Bros . T . C Walls . P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., VV . M . ; Hiscox , S . VV . ; Moody , J . VV . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Midd . x ., Sec . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . G . S . Middx ., LP . M . ; Davcy , I . D . ; lohn Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; Jackson , W . S . ; and Gilbert ,

Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Burr was raised , and Bro . II . Wheatley passed . Several minor matters were then discussed and satisfactorily disposed of . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent collation . Upon the removal of the cloth the preliminary toasts were done full justice to .

VV . Bro . J . Hammond responded upon behalf of "lhc Principal Grand Officers . " "The Health of the VV . M . " was warmly proposed by W . Bro . VV . Hammond . "The Past Masters" followed , and the pledge having been enthusiasticall y drunk , Bro . Jcsselt acknowledged thc compliment upon behalf of himself and colleagues . "The Health of thc 'Treasurer and Secretary" came

next . In giving this important toast thc VV . M . expressed the great obligations thc lodge were under to those two worth y and zealous brethren . Bros . Hopwood and Hammond , in response , respectively said that they were only too pleased to do all they could to further the interests of the Hemming Lodge , which lodge

they , as founders , were gratified to see held so high and deservedl y a position in the province . "The Masonic Charities" coupled with thc name of Bro . Ockenden , Steward this year for the Boys' School , followed . In acknowledging this toast the recipient of the honour

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gave , some very interesting statistics in connection with thc returns of thc three Institutions for the year 1 SS 1 ; and , in conclusion , appealed strongly to thc brethren to support the Charities in lhc present year ' The toast of "The Officers , " connected with llie names of Bros . I liscox , Moody , Davey , and Jackson , terminated the proceedings .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 15113 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursdav , the 23 rd ult ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Airstreet , Regent-street . Present : Bros . J . Waugli , VV . M . ; J . Hammond , S . W . ; Easlgate , | . W . ; | . E . Sluml , P . M . Treas . ; E . J . Scott , P . M . Sec ; G . ' | ones , S . D . ; II . Lee . J . D . ; W . C . Smith , l . C ; Hill , Steward ; Hoare , Org . ; B ' . IT . Swallow , P . M . ; and White , P . M . Among

Lhc visitors were Bros . J . McLean , VV . M . 177 : II . M . Lew , P . M . iSS ; Recklcy . VV . M . 507 ; R . Knight , 753 ; | . VV . Curtis , 733 ; C Woods , P . M . 755 ; IL Tinney , " 1310 ; J . Green , 13 ( 15 ; VV . Carrington , S . W . 1791 . 'The lodge having been opened and advanced , Bros . Hofman and RndiTiffc were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . J . Harney , of No . 15 <" ' 7 > was elected as a joining member , and then the ballot was taken for the admission

of Messrs . VV . F " . Gourlic , R . D . Armstrong and I . Bates ; this proving unanimous in their favour they were initialed into the Order . The widow of a deceased brother was relieved frjm the Benevolent Fund with the sum of £ 10 . Thc W . M . having announced that it was his intention to act as Steward for thc next festival of thc Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , thc sum of ten guineas was voted from the finds of the lodge to be placed on his list .

Thc lodge was then closed , and Ihe brethren partook of banquet , after which the customary toasts were given . Bro . Shand gave that of "The VV . M . " lie felt sure the health of their Master would be drunk with all honour . I hey had that evening had the opportunity of witnessing his fitness for the office , he having been called upon to work both the First and Third Degrees , lie had accomplished thc task in a very gratifying manner . lie was sure the

VV . M . would do all that might be required of him . 'The W . M . tendered his thanks . lie should do his bcsl for the benefit of Ihe lodge , and hoped that at the termination of his year of office the brethren would be able tu express sa'isfaction with him . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Initiates . " Bro . Gourlic , in reply , was sorry his two brother initiates had been obliged to leave early in ( he evening , in

consequence of their residing in llie country . On his own and their behalf lie returned sincere thanks for the honour that had been done them by the City of Westminster Lodge . He hoped they would each become a credit to the Order . The toast of " The Visitors " followed from the chair , and to this the several guests replied . Speaking of "The Past Masters , " the VV . M . expressed the pleasure he felt in following such esteemed brethren as

those who had preceded mm 111 the chair of the City of Westminster Lodge . Bros . Swallow , While , and Shand replied , expressing the p leasure they each felt in the prosperous state of the lodge , and paying a just compliment to the present occupant of the chair . The brethren might rely on the Past Masters at all times doing what lay in their power to advance the interests of thc lodge . The toast of " The 'Treasurer and Secretary " was next

on the list . 'The VV . M . felt the funds of the lodge Could not be entrusted to a more worthy brother than Bro . Shand , while , as regarded thc Secretary , he considered the brethren owed Bro . Scott a debt 01 gratitude for the way in which he had always discharged the duties of his office . "The Officers' Health" was duly honoured , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given , bringing to an end the day ' s proceedings .

KING'S CROSS LODGE ( No . 1732 ) . —The members of this young but nourishing lodge celebrated their fifth anniversary on Saturday , the 1 Sth ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when lodge was opened punctually at 4 . 30 , by the VV . M ., Bro . Henry Stiles . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted . Ballot was then taken for Bro . VV . Bayley , the resjlt being

unanimously in favour of his admission . Lodge having been advanced , Bro . Henry Iliggins , the VV . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Henry Stiles , and duly obligated and subsequently installed into thc chair of King Solomon , the whole ceremony being performed by Bro . Stiles in a manner reflecting the greatest credit on his abilities . The newly Installed Master having been proclaimed and

saluted in the usual manner , named and invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . Lewis Solomon , S . W . ; Leon Jacobs . J . VV . ; J . J . Michael , P . M ., Treas . ; Frederic Saintsbury , Sec . ; George Goiringe , S . D . ; C B . Putland , J . D . ; B . Kauliman , I . G . ; W . R . Yates , D . C ; F . Fletcher , Asst . D of C . ; A . Hubbard , W . S . ; A . Rawson , Asst . W . S . ; and J . Daly , Tyler . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . II .

Stiles , l . P . M ., for the very able manner in which he had installed his successor , and a most handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Stiles , voted at the last meeting , in testimony of thc appreciation of the brethren for thc very efficient way in which he had discharged the duties of his office during the past year . The candidate for initiation having been properl y prepared , was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges

of Freemasonry by the newly-installed Master 111 a very creditable manner . Lodge being closed in clue form , the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , where an elaborate banquet awaited them , and which was served in Bro . Clemow ' s well-known excellent manner . On thc removal of lhc cloth , thc W . M . proposed , in appropriate terms , "The Ouecn and the Craft , " followed by

"Thc Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " which were duly honoured . Next in order came " The Grand Officers , the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro CM ., the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Dep . CM ., " on behalf of whom and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Bro . Cubitt responded . Bro . Henry Stiles , LP . M . had much pleasure in

proposing the next toast , that of " Ihe Worshipful Master , " who was , in his opinion , the " right man in the right place . " He should follow the excellent example set b y thc Chairman in giving short speeches , and would therefore content himself by leaving the toast in the hands of the brethren , who knew his qualities and appreciated them so well .

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The VV . M ., in returning thanks , said , that though this was not the first occasion he had occupied lhc chair , lie had lor a very long period looked forward to the time when he should fill the honourable position in the King ' s Cross Lodge . Nothing should be wantingon his part to promote the best interests of the lodge . He would perform the duties to the best of his ability , and with the support of

thc brethren , which he felt sure of having by the warm manner in whi .-h thev had received llie toast of his health , he trusted his year of office would be successful . 'The W . M . in proposing the next toast , Hint of "The Installing Master an , I l . l ' . M ., " congratulated him upon the ability he had shewn in the lodge , which had gained for him the admiration and respect of the whole lodge .

He had set ( him Bro . Iliggins ) an example he should feel proud to follow . Bro . Stiles in reply , said that those present were thc best judges as to the performance of his duties . If he had carried out the . duties of W . M . ami l . M . lo Iheir satisfaction , he was fully paid for his services by the good will of the brethren expressed in the hearlv manner in which

they had received his name . 'To thcloa .-t of " The P . M . ' s " Bros . | . | . Michael . VV . M . Stiles , J . T . liriggs and T . VV . Knight ' rcplL'd . Bros . Faulkner , Kelly , Kipps , Hickman and donning ( Preceptor of thc King's Cress Lodge of Instruction ) having replied on behalf of the visitors , the lemaining toasts were duly given and responded lo .

'The brethren present at the opening of the lodge iiv hided Bros . Henry Stiles , VV . M . ; J . T . lkiggs , LP . M . ; denrv Iliggins , S . W . ; Lewis Solomon , J . W . ; j . | . Michael , P . M . 'Treas . ; F . Saintsburv . Sec : Leon ' Jacobs , S . D . ; George Gorringe , J . D . : C . " II . Putland , l . C ; II . Kauffman , I ) . of C ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; T . VV . Kni-ht , P . M . ; W . R . Yatc , F . Fletcher , A . Hubbard , " W .

Chilvcrd , Charles S . Note , A . Paw-son , F . C . Austin , E . Mayo , and the following visitors : Bros . 11 . Dehane , VV . M . 1543 , P . G . S . Essex ; | . Faulkner , W . M . 142 ' , ; IL E . 'Turner , 114 . 1 ; James C . Smith , 1741 ; George Chark , LP . M . 1777 ; Win . Sperling , 1512 ; Jacques Wvnman ,

ISS ; | nn . Shiplcv , S . VV . ' , 0 ; L , S . Hickman . P . M . iSS ; 'Thus . Cubitt , P . M . 1 , 7 , P . G . P .: VV . Kipps , Past C Org . Kent , P . M . 1273 ; Valleiitine , S . D . 1017 ; T . C Edmonds , 1307 ; Msiritz Mendelsohn , Doric 210 , California ; lames Hemming , Preceptor 1732 ; A . Simner , 177 ; and " F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) .

ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1 S 27 ) . -This lodge met on Wvanvuhiv , the ist inst .. at Guildhall 'Tavern , under the presidency of the W .. VL , Bro . Frank Green , P . M . S 27 , Vice-President Board of General Purposes . There wcr-2 also present Bros . II . Wildey Wright , S . VV . ; Perkins , C . C ., acting as | . W . ; Bowley , S . D . ; Henry Wright , J . D . ; Jewson , Org . ; J . E . Turner , Sec ; Major

Sewell , artmg I . G . ; and Whiddington . Visitor : Bro . Cutbush , P . G . D . Herts . 'The lodge having been opened , Bro . the Rev . | . G . Scott was passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft . The ballot was then taken for Major E . J . Rodney Wilde , and proving unanimous , he was initiated . Several communications were read by the Sen clary ; one

from the Secretary of the Bovs' School announcing that the Lord Mayor will take the chair at the annual festival , in June next , and it _ \ vns felt that lhc lodge being directlvconnccted with the Corporation of which Bro . the Lord . V layer is the head , that some member : ; ought to represent it on the occasion . 'The VV . M . expressed his willingness to do so ; and the lodge decided to support him in every way . It was also resolved to invite Bro , the Lord Mayor and such of his suite

as are Masons , including the Sword and Mace Bearers lo a banquet , as was given to Bro . Sir Francis Wyatt T ' riiscott in 1 SS 0 . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren , with the the exception ni the VV . M ., P . M . ' s , and Warden-, who had left to attend Grand Lodge , spent a quiet evening together at the Guildhall Tavern ; "The Health of the Ouecn , " "The W . M ., " "The Initiate , " and "The Visitor ( Bro . Cutbush ) " being the only toasts .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . -Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —1 he I ' ebruarv meeting of this lodge was held at thc new Industry Masonic Hall , | ackson-striet , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when there was a capital muster of members and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . D . Sinclair , P M M Corbett , P . M ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; R . Wightman , P . M . : M . II . Dodds , P . M . ; II . B . Sice , E , Nichols , W' ! F . Cannon , VV . Brown , J . R . Bewley , W . C Thomlinson

, ( .. Parker , . I . Corking , J . A . Dixon , R . Dixon , A . Simpson , J . Phillips , J . Ivison , J . T . Harrison , R . Locke , VV . K Brown , R . Bras in , T . T ' uclcer , T . E . Brigham , R . 'Tate , VV . Richardson , W . Whitfield , C Green , R . Hudson , P . M . 13 S 0 , PG . DC ; J . Cook , - > . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . VV . ; C . B . Ford , S . W . 4 S 1 ; T . Dinring , | . D . 4 S 1 ; | . C .

Lawson , S . L > . 424 ; 1 . V . Smith , l . P . M . 00 , [ . - . | i . Corder , LP . M . 1604 ; R . VV . Cummirs , S . W . 167 ( 1 ; J . II . Leach , W . M . 07 ; C McNamara , S . VV . 97 j E . Ciarkson , I . G . 97 ; W . B . Mcbearson , VV . M . 431 ; ] . D . Dixon , S . S . \ U rrV a ! rC ' ' } - f ' ' > W ' Coo' , er > P " ' -5 T- ' ; ' <' . A . Moditt , 424 ; and others .

lhc lodge having been opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . C Smith , assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . I . Wood LP . M . ; . E . Liddell , S . W . ; E . VV . Middle-mast , j . W . W I rcwis blsdoii Treas . ; A . Rhagg , Sec ; A . Simpson , as S . D . ; W . M . Pybus , J . D . ; E . Shcwbrooks , I . G . ; l

and was afterwards taken for Mr . T . 'Thompson who was duly elected . 'The candidate being in attendance * was initiated by lhc W . M . ; the | . W . explained the working tools and gave the charge of the Degree . Bro . John Phillips was also passed as a F . C . by Bro . IJ . Sinclair , P . M . the working tools being given by the S . VV . ' ' Theelection of officers followed . 'The present WM

_ .. Bro . Smith , was rc-cleclecl unanimously , the S . W . and J . W . both declining to stand . Bro . M . Corbett was elected as Treasurer ; the Finance Committee was appointed ; Bro . R . Ferry rc-appoinled as Organist , and Bro . Curry as I yler . I wo propositions for initiation were made , and thc VV . M . having received the "Hearty wishes " of the

visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , and enjoyed themselves heartily . The loyal toasts were proposed from thc chair , as well as the following : " 'The Initiate , " Bro . Thompson responding- ; "The Visitors " for which Bros . Jos , Cook , P . M . 481 , and J . VV . Leech , W . M , 97 , replied . '