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history of the Stability Lodge . In conclusion , he expressed his conviction that all the brethren would unite in the endeavour amply to sustain the prestige of the Iodge , and to verify its title for stability and usefulness . The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging the cordiality with which the toast had been received , took the opportunity of thanking the brethren for having conferred upon him the

honour of electing him to the chair of the Stability Lodge . He could not hope to fill that position in the manner in which it had been filled by his predecessors , and he felt it was rather an act of kindness on the part of the brethren than any ability of his own to which he owed his present position . It would be his constant endeavour to conduct the affairs of the lodge in such a manner as should conduce

to its continued prosperity , and he trusted that at the end of his year of office he might have given them satisfaction . He then proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " and in doing so said it was not often in the Stability Lodge the newly-installed Master had the opportunity of admitting an initiate , and he regarded it as a privilege , for which he was indebted to Bro . Glanville . He could only remind his

brother initiate that if he remained true to the principles he had espoused that night he would have no reason to regret having united himself with the ancient and honourable institution of Freemasonry . Bro . A . C . Brown , after the E . A . 's song had been sung , returned thanks for having been admitted into the Iodge .

He had been told that Masons were a goodly company , but his informant had only told him half . The impressive ceremony hc had witnessed would ever be uppermost in his memory , and he should strive earnestly to carry out the promises he had made , and to benefit b y the sublime principles of which he had seen the initiatory stages that

evening . In proposing "The Visitors , " the W . M . said one of the leading principles of Freemasonry was hospitality , and they prided themselves upon that virtue . He was very pleased to see so many visitors present on that occasion , and he assured them of a most hearty and cordial welcome . He especially thanked Bros . Rose and Voisey for having assisted

him in preparing for the work of the chair . Bro . Brinton , whose name was associated with the toast , thanked the W . M . most heartily for the cordial terms in which he had welcomed the visitors , and said Bro . Wright was on the high road to progression in the service of Masonry . He hoped and anticipated that the W . M . would have a year of uninterrupted prosperity , and that he would

be supported by an able body of ofiicers . It was incumbent upon every officer to make himself thoroughly acquainted with the duties , and if they worked well together they might look confidently forward to the recompense of reward . Bros . Voisey and Nairne also briefly responded to the toast . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Installing

Officer , " and said he was deeply indebted to Bro . Marfleet for the admirable manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony that day . He hoped he might be spared for many years to discharge his duties as efficiently as he had done that day . Bro . Marfleet having acknowledged the toast in a few happily-chosen sentences ,

The W . M . proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " in doing which he paid a high tribute tothe zeal and assiduity displayed during the year by Bro . Glanville , whose excellent example he should endeavour to emulate . It had been a great pleasure to present to their I . P . M . a jewel which had een unanimously voted to him by the lodge , and he was only echoing the sentiments of every Brother present when

he wished that Bro . Olanville might live tor many years to wear it , in remembrance of his very successful and happy year in connection with the Stability Lodge . The I . P . M . returned thanks , and expressed his unabated interest in thc welfare of the lodge . He thanked the brethren for their recognition of the small services he had been able to render , and promised that in the future he should do , as hc had done in the past , all he possibly could to promote its prosperity . The W . M . afterwards proposed "The Healths of the

Past Masters and of the Treasurer and Secretary , " paying well-deserved compliments to each as to the manner in which the affairs of the lodge were administered j and these toasts having been duly responded to , the list was fittingly concluded by the Tyler . The enjoyment of the evening was materially enhanced by singing and recitations , amongst those who specially contributed to the programme being Bros . Voisey , Leonard , and White .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —The installation meeting of the above Iodge was held on Monday , iSth ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . Present : Bros . H . McCelland , W . M . j David Hughes , I . P . M . j H . Harbord , S . W . j Dan . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . j C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec ; R . P . Stevens , S . D . j Hoddinott , J . D . j Hand , Org . ; Whur , I . G . j

R . Clinch , D . C . j Haylock , W . S . j Prince and Rubardt , Stwds . j Woodstock , Tylerj P . M . 's Bros . Ginger , Lewis , and G . A . Cundyj also Bros . Dharty , Russell , E . VV . Cundy , Fletcher , Rogers , Harden , Bater , Burnell , Sheffield , Jackson , Fimister , E . Venner , G . Smith , Pearce , Newman , Barwell , Gillard , Lawson , Clarke , Diamond , Corkhill , Whitnall , Derry , Vale , T . W . Venner , Follett , Tavlor ,

Green , Hosking , Vears , Dance , Chivers , Watkins , Ross , and Gordon . Visitors : Bros . Ellis , 13 S 1 j Cummings , 1667 ; Harris , 1662 j Pocock , Hewlett Smith , 56 j Hiscox , 1512 J Fitzgerald , 13 C 4 j Lazarus , 1017 j Magrath , 1306 ,-Haley , 511 ; Brook , 1524 ,- Pearson , 453 j Jakeway , tlS 3 j Haycock , 119 G j Hurdle , 54 81 Carman , 54 S ; Lindfield , 211 j Murlis , 1 C 42 J Thomas , 1853 j Tilling ,

765 j Sewill , 1457 j Glass , 453 , P . G . D . C . Essex j Cooke , 34 j Bone , 1425 j Davis , 1642 j Edwards , 1257 j Wakeham , 176 7 j Cunningham , 1 C 12 J Barber , 933 j Wrigglesworth , 15 j and Siegenberg , 212 , Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the }> revicus meeting confirmed , Bro . David Hughes , I . P . M ., laving presented Bro . Harbord , S . W ., W . M . elect to the W . M .. theceremony of installation wasimpressively rendered

by Bro . McClelland , W . M ., and Bro . Harbord was heartily greeted by the members on being installed into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . H . McClelland , I . P . M . j Dan Hughes , S . W . j R . P . Stevens , J . W . j John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . j J . P . Hoddinott , S . D . j W . R . Haylock , J . D . j Fimister , Org . ; R . Clinch , D . C . j A . Prince , I . G . j Whur , W . S . ; Rubardt , Stwd . ; and Woodstock , Tyler .

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Bro . McClelland then gave the addresses , which not only delighted the members , but elicited the praise of all the visitors present . The candidate for initiation , Mr . Hayden , being present , and the ballot having proved unanimous in his favour , the new W . M . proceeded to initiate him , and quite satisfied the members with the very perfect manner in which he worked the First Degree . It was unanimously carried that a jewel of the value of five

guineas be presented to Bro . Hand , Past Org ., for the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the musical services of the Iodge during the last five or six years , and a hearty vote of thanks was also accorded him , the same to be inscribed on the minutes . There being no further business the Iodge was closed , the visiting brethren having wished the VV . M . "Hearty good wishes , " and the brethren then adjourned to the

banqueting room . The dinner , which was served in Messrs . Rittcr and Clifford ' s usual first-rate style , after which the brethren sang grace , and The VV . M ., in presenting the first toast , that of " The Queen , " said that was a toast that was always received with enthusiasm wherever Englishmen congregate , no matter whether it be from Cape Comorin to the Himalayas , ans , or from Burmah to Belockistan , the snowy plains of

Canada , the arid wastes of Africa , the glorious colonies of Australia , or in the hundred isles which own the sway of her Majesty , and which go make up our great and glorious empire the Queen has demanded our respect constitutionally and morally . Constitutionally , she has steered the even tenourof her way , as only the most constitutional monarch could , and morally for she has brought up a large family , full in the fierce light which beats upon a throne , with

credit to herself and satisfaction to the country , and we must not forget she is the mother of our M . W . G . M . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . H . Carman sung " God save the Queen " most effectively . The next toast was that of " His Royal Highness the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . " The Worshipful Master said the Prince has ever deserved the fealty which we as Freemasons willingly accord to him . He has always shown the greatest interest in our Order , from the time he first

came among us , not only in the time and attention hc gives to the cause , but by the assistance he renders us by his great and powerful name in the cause of our Charities , and if anything further were required it was shown by his introducing his son among us at the earliest possible moment . Long may he remain our M . W . G . M . ; and be an honour to us and we a credit to him . Solo— "God bless the Prince of Wales "—by Bro . Wilmot .

The VVorshipful Master , in proposing "The Grand Officers , " said all those whose privilege and duty to attend Grand Lodge must havc been struck by the splendour of that assembly , the perfect order , the gentlemanly and almost military discipline which prevails , and the equity and the justice with which every question is approached , discussed , and discharged , and he could fearlessly say that any brother having a grievance , and laying it before that

grand jury might rely it would be heard without fear and without favour , and while such a noble band of brothers were at the head of the Craft Freemasonry would have little to fear . Bro . Jakeway then sang " My boyhood ' s dream . " The Installing Master , Bro . McClelland , then proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " saying the brethren all knew the relationship that existed between the W . M . and

himself , and which would prevent him saying so much as he should like to say on his behalf ; but they all knew how he fulfilled the various offices in the lodge to their satisfaction . He had the interest of the lodge thoroughly at heart . He could assure them he had worked exceedingl y hard in order to qualify himself for his present proud position , and he was sure when his year of office was fulfilled they would have no cause of regret .

The toast was received with enthusiasm , after which Bro . Witmot sung " The pilgrim of love " in his best style , with eveiy mark of approval . The Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked the brethren most heartily and sincerely for the generous and enthusiastic manner they had received the toast . Words failed him to express the gratitude he felt , and also his inability to reply for the want of subject matter . It was true

he had filled most of thc offices of the lodge , and he must candidly say the Secretaryship was the hardest ; but if he had filled them to their satisfaction , if he had even filled them beyond criticism , he had simply done his duty . As regards the Mastership , it was like the Scotch verdict of not proven . They had had many brilliant Masters in that chair , which he could hardly hope to imitate ; but he would give way to none in having the interest of the lodge at

heart , in trying to make the working as perfect as possible , or in studying their social comforts and happiness . If any thing further were wanting to impress him with the grandeur of Freemasonry it would be the ceremony he had gone through that night , and he could only say he hoped he should be connected with the City of London Lodge long enough to sec them all Past Masters . This brought him to the time when lie was initiated in the lodge in

September , 187 S . On that night he had the post of honour at the right of the VV . M ., and , like their brother initiate would have to presently , was told he should havc to make a speech . Some kind brother told him the usual phrase—VV . M ., officers , and brethren—and then say something short . He did not say something short j it was this— "As he had shared their humility that evening , he hoped lie should also share their glory . " He had shared their humility

when that night , through their kind suffrages , he shared the glorious traditions of Freemasonry , Bro . Carman sang "The death of Nelson" with such power and feeling , that the brethren were not denied , and the W . M . stated the songthey had just heard sung with effect touched every Englishman ' s heart to the core , and he was sure Bro . Carman would oblige them as they desired , which he did by singing "Jack of ours . " The Worshipful Master , rising , said the next toast went

home to every Freemason ' s heart , viz ., " The Masonic Charitable Institutions . " Byron said , "There ' s nought in this bad world like Charity , 'tis so evening to the soul and face j " and , as we have heard that night , it had the approbation of heaven and earth j and , like its sister , mercy , blesses he who gives as well as he who receives . He vvas aware he was not addressing an unsympathetic audience in the cause of Charity , for they bad kindly voted 20 guineas to his list as Steward , but it was customary , on the night of the meeting previous to going up as Steward , to call attention to the wants of the particular

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Institution for which they were going up , for the purpose of relieving them from any burdensome loose cash to their pockets or consciences . They all knew the good work of the Institution he was going to represent ; suffice it to say , there was an amount of £ 12 , 500 to be made up annually by voluntary contributions . He appealed for those who could not appeal for themselves . He appealed for those , many of whom had addressed festive boards such as this

, and from such a position as he had the honour to occupy that night , and who as little thought they would require their generous assistance as any of those present thought at any time they would need the same charitable aid . But , brethren , if there is a dark side , there is also a light side to the picture . VVe give this to them not as Charity , we

give it to them with the full brotherly feeling that it will help them to pass their declining days in peace and happiness , and that in their hour of trial they would remember the time they were admitted into Freemasonry with joy and rejoicing , and he was sure that they on their part would cheerfully embrace the opportunity of practicing that virtue they all admired .

In faith and hope most men might disagree , But all mankind concurred in Charity . All must be bad who thwart the one great end j And all of God who make mankind amend . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Murlis , of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Bro . Murlis , in reply , said he hoped the lodge would thoroughly support their VV . M . as Steward , for he mu \ A

assure them that it was doing a grand and noble work . He had filled various offices at Steward , and on the Committees , and had had an opportunity of seeing the manner in which that work was done . It they wovrtd aNow him a suggestion , he Would say that the . list should represent the same number of pounds ( £ ) as the number of the lodge , namely 901 ; but he was certain of the generous reply of the brethren to the appeal of the VV . M .

The VVorshipful Master , in proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , " said they had been told of the close relationship which existed between them , but he saw no reason why this should prevent him from saying he was proud of having introduced him into that lodge . He was proud of serving under him as W . M ., and he was highly gratified at his having installed him into the chair in the manner in which he had done it . They all knew he had

had a most successful year of office ; the working of the lodge had been fully maintained , and their social comforts thoroughly studied , and he had handed the lodge over to his successor in such a condition of prosperity that they could only hoped that he would hand it down in like manner . The W . M . then presented the Installing Master with the P . M . ' s jewel , remarking that he was certain it was given to him in no mere perfunctory

manner . It was given to him to him with a full intent and belief that he had carried on the work of the lodge to the best of his ability , and that with no mean ability , and he was only reiterating the sentiments of the brethren when he said that they all wished him to wear it many years in the full enjoyment of health , wealth , and prosperity , surrounded by troops of friends .

Bro . McClelland , in reply , said words would fail to express the gratitude and pleasure he felt at the reception given to this toast . He certainl y had done his best to promote the good working and harmony of the lodge , and if he had done so to their satisfaction he was amply repaid . As regards the jewel they had so generously voted him , he should ever wear it with pride , and with the deepest feelings of thankfulness as a mark of their appreciation and

esteem . The VV . M . next proposed the toastof "The Initiate , " and said he was sure they would all receive it with that welcome with which they always received a new member into the lodge . He was glad there was an initiate , for an installation did not seem complete without one , for it settled many queries as to how the new W . M . would do his work ; but that was not settled either for ( rood or evil . He trusted

that what their brother initiate had seen and heard would convince him that if the princi p les of Freemasonry were properly carried out , it would lead them to a higher , a better , and purer life ; while , on the other hand , he would see they were not unmindful of the lower estate . From what he had seen of their brother , and the attention he had paid to the ceremony , he felt sure he would make a good and worthy Mason .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the City of London Lodge were always pleased to see visitors , and he believed visitors were always pleased to see the City of London Lodge . He hoped they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves , and trusted that any evil they might have seen they would leave out of their eye , and carry away only the recollection of a very happy and enjoyaWe evening . He was sorry the time was so short that hc could not

possibly go down the list , there being between 40 and 50 ; but would immediately call upon Bros . Glass , Batchelor , and Thomas . In reply , Bro . Glass said he was highly gratified with what he had seen of the working of the lodge , and also of the sumptuous banquet placed before them . He had enjoyed himself thoroughly , and if any of thc brethren would return the visit to his poor Province of Essex he would endeavour

to return the hospitality , and make them as comfortable as possible . Bro . Thomas said the only difficulty he had was to make himself believe he was a visitor , and not a member of the City of London Lodge . He was always there , and should continue to come so long as he could get an invitation . He was always sure of enjoying himself , and was certain he could say for the visitors they all had . The hospitality of thc City of London Lodge and its working was proveibial ,

and he wished the VV . M . a successful year of ofiice . In proposing thc toastof "The P . M . ' s , " the VVorshipful Master said they were all proud of the ' r P . M . 's , whatever success and prosperity the lodge had attained was due to the individual and collective exertions of their P . M . ' s . They each in their day had done their best until it had arrived at its present proud position . As it was so late he should couple the toast with the name of our Bro . David

Hughes , P . M . Bro . Hughes replied , thanking the brethren for the cordial manner it had been received , and assuring them that it was as the W . M . said that the present proud position of the lodge was due to the manner the P . M . ' s had done their duty . They each one as they came to the chair exerted themselves to the utmost / and their best efforts would always be at the services of the brethren . The Worshipful Master said the next toast was to him