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received that toast , and he hoped they would continue their kindness in the future . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Visitors , " said the Evening Star Lodge always had a goodly number of visitors , and that night they kept up the old rule . All those brethren were welcomed heartily by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Norman said the toast always afforded him very

great pleasure , having been frequently a visitor at that lodge . He could not but feel the warmth of the reception the visitors had had , which he had always experienced in that lodge . He had constantly received it from Bro . Glaisher and others . Bro . James Reed , P . M . 122 S , said he was pleased to be present to respond to the toast , and he hoped on many occasions to occupy that happy position . He had known

the W . M . for many years , and he was sure he would be found a most genial Chairman , and if he was not particularly good at the ritual , they would find him particularly good at the feasting . The l . P . M . he had known for more years , and he was quite sure if the W . M . was good at feasting , the l . P . M . was still better ; that , as a P . M . said , was an open secret . The Worshipful Master having proposed "The Past

Masters , " named those present—Bros . Mead , Greene , Glaisher , Ohren , and Sugg—and said he was sure the brethren would drink the toast with the same heartiness as he himself drunk it . Bro . Mead responded with great pleasure ; but he had , at the same time , an explanation to make . Most of the brethren were aware that Bro . J . W . Sugg had performed the ceremony of installation most ably . When the toast

list was prepared and printed , the toast of the P . M . ' s was put in without any reference to the Installing Master , because he ( Bro . Mead ) had promised to perform the ordinary duty of a Master on leaving the cha r , and install his successor . He commenced to learn the ritual from Bro . Sugg , but from circumstances he could not control , was prevented completing the work . Bro . Sugg then consented to perform the ceremony , and the thanks of the lodge were due

to him for getting the lodge out of a difficulty . The manner in which Bro . Sugg had performed the work was such as had seldom been seen . Bro . Sugg , however , had been obliged to leave , or they might have had some words from him . So far as the Past Masters of the lodge were concerned , he would deal with them first . They thanked the brethren very heartily . For himself he thanked them for the compliment they had paid him by presenting him with

a jewel . It might be said it was customary for the l . P . M . to be presented with a jewel , but it appeared to him that , although customary , it should not be done unless it was deserved . Although feeling that he had fallen short of the requirements of the lodge , he nevertheless esteemed it a high honour that he should be appreciated to the fullest extent along with others who had preceded him . His feelings had been very much hurt indeed that night . He had

the privilege and pleasure of inviting a friend and brother to the lodge from time to time , and , in responding to the toast of the visitors , that brother coolly told him he thought he did the feasting better than the W . M . However , that brother had apologised . To the toast of "The Officers , " Bro . Magnus Ohren , P . M ., Secretary , was the first to reply in answer to a call . He said it was usual to separate these toasts , and the

Treasurer and Secretary enjoyed one because , as a rule , those officers were Past Masters of the lodge , but in many lodges the toasts were taken together , and he thought it was a very good plan , unless it was wished to divide them . However , as the brethren had thought fit to call upon him he should be glad to say a word of his own on behalf of Bro . Glaisher , who had been obliged to run away—indeed , he hardly knew when he would be able to get home that

foggy night . That was the case with many brethren who had to go by train . The Grand Officers , as Bro . Glaisher had said , were always glad to fill any post and do the duties to the best of their ability . There were many visitors that night , and if they would permit him for a few moments he would say a word or two away from this toast , because he was afraid the visitors might think there was some little division in the lodge . The subject brought before the

lodge was one on which he was most anxious to try the opinion of the brethren ; but as every other good Mason would be anxious to carry out the views of the majority of the lodge , he thought it was right that that notice of motion having been given , should be properly and fully carried out . _ He believed this was the first time there had been any division in the lodge , but he assured the brethren it was only a seeming division , nnd hoped they would not

take it as a real one . Bro . Hide , S . W ., in his reply , said , on behalf of himself and his brother officers , that the brethren had seen the working of the brethren who were going up to the chair , and he was perfectly certain that from what had been seen they would support the W . M . to the utmost . He would endeavour , however weak he might be , to carry out his duties , and he hoped at the end of his term they would find he had

endeavoured , and the other officers had endeavoured , to carry out to the utmost the duties attaching to their respective offices . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Masonic Charities , " and calling on Bro . Randall to reply , said that the lodge had done its best to keep those Institutions in very good order . Bro . Randall , in response , said that , although he had

only acted as Steward for the Boys' School last year , it gave him intense pleasure , and he felt that in mixing and mingling not only with members of the lodge , but with Masons outside , he had found many , many friends . That being so , he should urge upon initiates the duty of taking upon themselves Stewardships . It would benefit them in many ways . Wherever he applied he met with most

friendly responses and kindly feelings , and he hoped the result of his motion that night would be that he would bring up a good list , which would be a credit to the Evening Star Lodge . The Tyler ' s toastconcludcd the proceedings of an agreeable evening , which was rendered the more enjoyable by the singing of Bros . Wm . Liddall , Lewis Thomas , Charles M . Ohren , Hubert T . Bailey , Aubrey M . Ohren , Thomas Henry Martin , and James Reed , P . M . 1228 .

SUNDERLAND Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) .-The audit meeting of this old lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , on Saturday , the 20 th ult . The Treasurer ' s ( Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ) accounts were duly audited ; they showed the financia

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condition of the lodge to be everything that could be desired , there being a good balance in hand , and no liabilities , although the claims for charities and lodge expenses had been unusually heavy during the past year . The portrait of the late Bro . Henry Tonkinson , P . M ., Treasurer , which had been placed in the lodge , at a cost of £ 31 ios .,

had been paid for—voluntary subscriptions , £ 21 , out of the lodge funds £ 10 ios . The painting , which was executed by Mr . Horsbutgh , of Edinburgh , has been greatly admired by the visiting brethren to the lodge , and has given entire satisfaction to the friends of the deceased brother .

At the conclusion of the audit , the W . M ., Bro . J . R . Pattison , P . G . Asst . Sec , entertained the members of the Permanent Committee , viz . : Bros . J . C Moor , l . P . M P . P . G . J . D . ; T . M . Watson , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; G . C . Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Sec ; VV . Beattie , P . M . ; T . Sharp , P . M . ; G . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Singleton , S VV ., W . M . elect ; C . M . Wake , J . W . ;

W . A . O . Sutcliffe , J . D . ; J . D . Marshall , T . Campbell , and a few visiting brethren—Bros . Captain Larkins , VV , Vincent , W . Liddell , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . H . Liston , and others . . "The Health of the VV . M ., Bro . Pattison , " was enthusiastically received on being proposed by Bro . T . M . Watson , P . M .

LIVERPOOL . —Downshirc Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , when there were present Bros . Wm . Blunsum , W . M . ; Wm . R . Roberts , S . W . ; E . A . Dow , J . W . ; E . R . Latham , Secretary ; D . Dunkel , S . D . ; C . E . Webster , J D . ; B . Allenby , I . G . ; D . Jones , Stwd . ; T . Malcolm , Tyler ; Wm . H .

Veevers , P . M . ; S . Bo * well , P . M . ; I . Turner , l . P . M . ; Anderson , Bosworth , Carpenter , Edwards , Forsbrey , Gould , Kafalas , Kerr , Kelsey , Lyon , McCormack , and Roose . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Goodacre , Prov . G . Sec . VV . Lane ; Smythe , l . P . M . 2114 ; Cohen , 1503 ; Williams , 1021 ; and others . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and

confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . W . Slade and approved of , and he , being in attendance , was duly init ated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . Wm . H . Veevers , P . M . Bro . Dow explained the working tools , and the ancient charge was capitally rendered by the S . W ., Bro . Wm . R . Roberts , at the termination of which the Prov . G . Sec . intimated that a prior

engagement would prevent him staying longer ; but he must express his admiration of the excellent manner in which the Degree had been worked by the officers , particularly as they had not expected him coming , and he would take care to report it at the proper quarter . Bro . Blunsum having resumed the chair , he passed to the Degree of F . C Bros . Kelsey and McCormack , the working tools

being explained by Bro . VV . R . Robeits , the S . W ., after which a number of applications on behalf of poor and distressed brethren were considered , and relief granted to urgent cases . After the lodge was closed , the brethren gathered later on in the banquet room , where they dined together , Bro . Casey catering most satisfactorily .

The usual loyal toasts of "The Oueen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " and "The Prov . G . Officers " having been duly proposed and responded to , Bro . Isaac Turner , I . P . M ., in a happy speech , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " with honours , which was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Blunsum thanked the brethren for the kind manner

in which his health had been proposed and received , and congratulated them on the increasing popularity of the Downshirc . Bros . Turner , Veevers , and Boswell responded on behalf of "The Past Masters . " Bro . William R . Roberts , S . W ., in responding for " The Officers , " said he thanked the W . M . and the brethren for

the pleasure it afforded him to hear the manner in which that toast had been proposed and received , and assured them that they would always do their best to please , and their endeavour would be to emulate their predecessors , and if possible , excel them ; if not , then they would claim their kind indulgence , tut no effort should be wanting on his part to make the Downshirc shine as it had never shone

before . Other toasts followed , concluding with "All Poor and Distressed Brethren . " The evening was made particularly enjoyable by a choice rendering of music and songs by Bros . Smart , McCormack , Webster , and Isaac Turner , Bro . Haydn P . Cowell having charge of the musical arrangements .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge met at the Red Lion Hotel on the 18 th ultimo . Among those present were Bros . W . Spearing , VV . M . ; Wheatley , S . W . ; Eales , J . W . ; J . C . J essett , P . M . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . Middx ., Secretary ; Ransford , S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Scholding , Asst . Stwd . ; Culverwell , Asst . D . C . ; Jones , P . M ., W . S . ; VV . FisherP . M . ; and others . Bros .

, Moorman , S . W . 163 S , and C . F . Davies , 19 S 1 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Kent and Piper were raised to the Degree of M . M . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Messrs . L . Myers , C Wheatley , F . Scott , and H . Gale , and it being unanimous , they were inducted into Craft

mysteries by the W . M ., the ceremony being ably performed . It was unanimously resolved that permission be granted by the lodge to hold a lodge of instruction at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . Wheatley was elected W . M . ; Bro . J . C . Jessett , Treasurer ; and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler ; for the year ensuing . A Past Master ' s jewel having- been

voted to Bro . Spearing , in recognition of his efficient services during a most arduous year of office , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The long routine of toasts received full justice at the hands of the W . M ., and some very excellent instrumental and vocal selections were contributed by several brethren .

CROYDON . —Addiscombe Lodge ( No . J 556 ) . — A highly successful meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House , 105 , High-street , on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., the occasion being the installation of Bro . Christopher W . Holt , 874 , 1347 , and 1 S 56 , as W . M . The ceremony of

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initiation was ably rendered by Bro . Chumley , P . M ., and the incoming Master was inducted into the chair of King Solomon by Bio . Dt . Thompson , M . D ., J . P ., P . M . There were present as visitors many brethren from neighbouring lodges and from London , and the number of Charity ribbons was remarkable . Amongst the brethren being his Worship the Mayor of Croydon , Bros . Layton , P . M . iSt ,

and 61 , Grand Stwd . of England ; Frederick West , P . G . Stwd . England , Deputy P . G . M . Surrey ; John Peddon , P . P . G . S . VV . ; Rev . H . VV . Turner , P . P . G . Chap . Surrey ; Jas . Payne Curtis , P . M . Koyal Albert Lodge , P . P . G . D . C . Gloucestershire ; A . VV . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; E . D . Frost , 1347 , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; G . P . Britten , P . M . 1 S 3 ; and others .

At the banquet which followed the work , the R . W . Dep . P . G . M . expressed himself as highly gratified at the able working of the lodge generally , its Pa-t Masters and junior officers being alike most efficient . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Chapman , S . W . ; A . Lambert ,

J . W . ; Tremaine , S . D . ; Wells , J . D . ; Dr . Thompson , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , Treas . ; Dr . Parsons Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Surrey , Sec ; H . H . Hughes , l . P . M . ; J . Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Surrey , Org . ; Burgess , I . G . ; Fenn , D . C ; Vichers , Stwd . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler .

CARSHALTON — Wallington Lodge ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Public Hall , on Thursday , the iSth ult . The bretheren appeared in Masonic mourning as a mark of respect and regard for the late Bro . Chas . Greenwood , Deputy Provincial Grand Master . There were present : Bros . A . Bishop , W . M . ; F . Carter , S . W . ; W . Bassett . I . W .

J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B ., I P . M . ; Tohn G . Horsey , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . ; Wm . Pile , P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; ft Dickman , P . M . ; Wm . R . Crowe , Trcaaurer , P . M . ; Leon A . Mesrouze , Secretary , P . M . ; W . G . Filmer , S . D . ; H . Aslett , J . D . ; J . Bincastle , Organist ; J . A . Taylor , I . G . ; VV . Harwood , W . S . ; Capt . R . Crow . F . Norton . W . W . Weal , R . Ward , I . Manley , L . Seward

I . Edwards , A . Verdon , C . Maspero , and W . Ransom . There were also numerous visitors , amongst whom were Bros . H . Byards , 1641 ; J . S . Cumberland , W . M . 212 S ; H . Potter , W . M . 1347 ; B . Cooper , W . M . 1441 ; Major W . G . Williams , P . M . 162 ; E . Frost , P . P . G . D . Surrey , P . M . 1347 ; W . R . Church , P . M . 1347 ; L . Potts , I . G . 2128 ; A . Martinne , 1687 ; J . Desvignes , 2060 ; E .

Outram , 2060 ; A . W . Oesterly , 619 ; C . J . Cuthbert , 1815 ; H . Liney , 1 S 15 ; E . M . Crutchfoe , 1385 ; H . Essex , 511 ; W . G . J . Newton , Cambridge University ; J . H . Vickers , J . W . 1623 ; H . J . Barnard , S . D . 1815 ; and G . R . Foster , 784 . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , aftei which Bro . Thos . L . Heward was passed to the Degree of

Fellow Craft . The ballot having pioved unanimous in favour of _ Lord Victor Alexander Seymour ( the much respected vicar of Carshalton ) , he , being in attendance , was initiated into Freemasonry , after which lodge was closed . At the banquet which followed , and which was served by Bro . _ Verdon , at the Greyhound Hotel , a very pleasant evening was spent .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of "The Initiate , " congratulated the brethren of the Wallington Lodge on the admission among them of Lord Victor Alexander Seymour , a gentleman so well known and so highly esteemed by all residents in that neighbourhood , and he felt proud that it had fallen to his lot as W . M . to

initiate his lordship . Lord Seymour briefly replied , expressing the pleasure he felt at his admission to the Craft , and stating that he had been deeply impressed by the solemn ceremony of initiation which had been so beautifully rendered bv Bro . Bishop , the W . M . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close at an early hour .

YORK . —Agncola Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . —This lodge held their regular monthly meeting at their rooms , No . 3 , Peter-lane , on Monday evening , the 22 nd ult ., when they were honoured with a visit from Bro , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , the recently appointed D . P . G . M . of the Province of North and East Yorks . The W . M ., Bro . Edward Harding , opened the lodge , being supported bv

Bros . B . Polkinghorne , I . P . M . ; Dr . Martin , S . W . i A . M . White , J . W . ; F . Woolnough , Sec ; W . B . Dyson , S . W . 1611 , D . of C ; Taylor , S . D . ; J . E . Wilkinson ' J . D . ; J . Wilson , ( I . G . ) E . Osborne , Tyler ; T . Harding and Welch , Stwds . ; and the following other members of 1991 : Bros . A . Ii . McGachen , P . M . 3 , Nova Scotia , P . G . A . D . C ; H . Evans , P . M . ( I . C ); F . HewsonP . M . 342

, , P . D . G . D . Malta ; J . D . Clarkson , J . Bell , G . Manton , VV . H . Wigham , J . Eccles , F . VV . Andrews , and C . H . S . Brooks . Visitors : Bros . M . C . Peck , P . M ., P . G . Sec . ; VV . Reynolds , P . M . 200 , P . G . Treas . ; A . Sample , 236 , P . G . O . ; George Kirby , P . M . 236 , P . G . D . C ; f . B . Whytehead , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Todd , P . M . z \ 6 P . P . G . Reg . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M . 2 * 6 . P . P . G . O .: H

Foster , W . M . ; J . Marshall , P . M . ; and S . G . C . Crummack , of 236 ; W . Brown , VV . M . ; J . Kay , Sec ; P . Pearson , E . Thrackwrag , and F . W . Halliwell , of 236 ; G . Bingley and J . Pattinson , of 55 ; G . C . Chambers , l . P . M . ; J . H . Hackett , P . M . ; E . D . Rooke , S . W . ; and J . Bowes , J . W . of 1760 ; and F . Fox , 1843 . The minutes of the previous regular lodwere read and

ge confirmed , and the ballot was taken unanimously in favour of a candidate for initiation . The D . P . G . M . North and East Yorks having been announced , was , accompanied by the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , received in due form , the brethren under the able direction of the D . of C , Bro . Dyson , S . W . 1611 , saluting the D . P . G . M . with the usual honours . The cindidate , Mr . J . Sutcliffe ,

was then admitted and duly initiated according to ancient custom by the W . M ., the tools being presented by the D . of C , and the charge _ given by the S . W . The W . M . was then elected Provincial Charity representative of the lodge for the ensuing year . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the D . P . G . M .

and visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed . On the invitation of the Worshipful Master , the brethren ( excepting a few who had to leave York by an early train ) adjourned to the Old George Hotel , and partook of a supper , excellently prepared by the hostess , Mrs . Robson . The W . M . in proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " referred to her Majesty as the good mother of several