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his pleasure at seeing visitors at the lodge , but as time was getting short he had to leave out much he would like to have said . The toast met with a hearty reception . In response , Bro . J . Garrod , P . M . 754 , said he felt a double pleasure in being a visitor—one on account of his long friendship with Bro . Free , whom he sincerely congratulated on obtaining the high honour in the lodge .

He had also the pleasure of knowing many of its members Masonically , with whom he had worked—notably , the respected Secretary , Bro . Fenner . He congratulated the W . M . on his elevation to that office , and sincerely trusted he would have a successful and happy year of Mastership . Having Feemasonry at heart , he would like to make a long speech , but as Father Time was inexorable he must

conclude , with many thanks for the handsome manner he had been received in the lodge , also at the banquet table . The other visitors followed in short speeches . The toast of "The P . M . 's , Treasurer , and Secretary " ( combined ) was given in a very telling speech , which was received with approbation . The toast was responded to by Bro . C . Patrick , P . M .,

the Treasurer , and Secretary in brief speeches , but very much to the point . " 1 he Officers " was next on the list , which was duly honoured , Bro . G . H . Clarke , S . W ., responding on their behalf in a very nice speech , which was much appreciated . The Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most

enjoyable evenings ever spent in the Upton Lodge . Bro . Sherwin , as usual , conducted the musical arrangements , Bros . Patrick , P . M ., Free , P . M ., and G . H . Clark , S . W ., ably assisting by singing some excellent songs , which added considerably to the evening's enjoyment .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —On Wednesday , the 12 th ult ., an emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Portland Hotel , Londonstreet , Greenwich . The lodge was opened by Bro . F . W . Cash , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . C . Grassi , I . P . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; J . H . Meyer , J . W . ;

T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; and W . Cowley , P . M ., D . C . Mr . Rodolphe Volpicelli was initiated , the ceremony being performed by his old friend , Bro . C . Grassi , I . P . M . Bro . Homer was raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bro . G . H . Boncey , 79 , was elected a joining member . The lodge was then closed .

ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE ( No . 2191 ) . — The rhgular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Tuesday , the iSth ult . The lodge was opened by Bro . Adolphus Clark , W . M . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Many regrets were read from brethren excusing their non-attendance , through absence from town . Ballots were taken for

Messrs . W . R . Stretton and W . R . Paul , and , proving unanimous , those gentlemen were initiated . Bro . J . O . Roche was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . C . A . Ronaasen was passed to the Degree of F . C . A telegram was received from Bros . George Reynolds , Sec , and John Skinner , D . C , at New Vork , U . S . A ., conveying their " Hearty good wishes . " A letter was read from Bro .

Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., and I . P . M ., thanking the brethren of the lodge for their kind and sympathising vote of condolence in his late bereavement . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided under the personal

superintendence of Bro . Bertini , in the Princes Room . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . Master , and the proceedings were further enlivened by the excellent music of Bro . Schartau , the Organist to the lodge , and Bro . W . Honeyball , of the Covent Garden Lodge , and other brethren .

MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge since the vacation took place on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Assheton Arms Hotel . Present : Bros . ] . VV . Lees , W . M . ; Harvey Heywood , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . D ., acting S . W . ; T . Entwistle , J . W . ; T . Lawton , Sec ; R . Hilton , S . D . ; J . Thorpe , I . G . ; E . Snowden , J . Mallalien , H . Mallalien ,

A . L . Ashworth , R . W . Harrison , J . Hunt , VV . H . Vickers , W . Dunkerley , VV . H . Harlow , A . Boyd , R . K . Hartley , S . Race , and F . VV . Taylor . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Boycott , W . M . 179 S ; George Sam Smith , Org . 1134 ; Edward Smith , 317 ; and R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Stwd . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous

meeting read and confirmed , when Bro . Joseph Mallalien was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., and after some private business had been disposed of , and " Hearty good wishes" given , the lodge was closed . After supper the usual toasts were honoured , and a pleasant but brief time spent , songs and recitations being contributed by Bros . G . S . Smith , Boyd , andR . R . Lisenden .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The last regular meeting of the year was held on Saturday , the 15 th ult ., at the Railway Hotel . TheW . M ., Bro . Edwin Arthur Smith , opened the lodge . There were present Bros . C . W . Baker , S . W . ; J . A . Wilson , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; S . Wheeler , J . D . ; F . Dunstan . l . G . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; J . J . Marsh ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; James Laurence , I . P . M . ; Fredk . Walters , P . M . 73 , P . P . G . D ., & c ; W . R . Smith ; VV . H . Davey , Stwd . ; P . Bick , G . j . Bailey , J . W . Kingston , J . 'lhompson , H . Grant , H . Lee , R . H . Swan , L . Scholfield , W . H . Drew , F . Trinder , C . S . Simpson , T . F . E . Walters , Frank Smith , A . Babb , F . G . Mitchell , and many others . Amongst a large number of visitors were

noticed Bros . G . Ward Verry , P . M . 554 , P . G . Std . Br . Herts , & c ; Archibald R . Trew , W . M . 959 ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 . P . P . S . G . D . Essex , & c ; Bolton , P . M . 28 , & c ; and many others . Apologies were received from Bros . Samuel Page , Treas . ; JameS C . Goslin , S . D . ; A . Lawton , D . C ; 1 . R . Cox

Org . ; E . J . Whelan and A . Robertson , Stwds . ; Col . Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . ; R . H . Thtupp , D . P . G . M . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec , & c ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; and J . Stevens , P . M ., excusing and regretting their non-attendance . Also apologies from all absent candidates . The minutes of the meeting held on August iSth were

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read and confirmed . Bros . T . Thompson and T . VV . Kingston were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The entire ceremony was given , and all present were exceedingly pleased with the very correct , painstaking , and most impressive manner in which this all-important ceremony was rendered by their W . M , and the visitors present expressed themselves as very greatly pleased . The same

remark applies to all the officers . It was stated that the Prov . G . Sec . Middx . had expressed it as his opinion that the best way would be for the lodge to send up three names , who must all be P . M . 's or VV . M ., for the P . G . M . to select for provincial honours ; and the lodge resolved to do this . The case of distress of a widow of a late highly-respected member was brought under the notice

of the lodge , and her petitions for relief were unanimously recommended to be signed . Some gentlemen were unanimously proposed for initiation at the next meeting—in May . The lodge was closed , and adjourned till Saturday , May iSth , 1889 . Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., directly the lodge was closed , claimed the attention of all

who were present whilst he cordially and heartily wishedaccording to his custom— " A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" to every member of the lodge . The usual banquet followed . In consequence of the absence of the Directoc of Ceremonies and Steward , Bro . J J . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std Br ., undertook their duties , which were well carried out .

BARNET . —Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . — The firs , t meeting of this lodge since the holidays was held at the Red Lion , on Friday , the 28 th ult . Bro . W . Lewis , VV . M ., Prov . A . G . D . C , presided , and there were present Bros . R . Fisher Young , P . M ., Sec , P . P . S . G . D . ; and J . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., who acted as Wardens ; C . Gray , P . M ., D . C , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Baxter , J . D . ; Abbott ,

as l . G . ; Collingwood , Thompson , Winzlein , and Goddard , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . J . Copestick , P . M . S 6 9 , P . P . J . G . Warden . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Young , in the absence of Bro . Gray , who was unable to arrive till later , moved , and Bro . Abbott

seconded , that a sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The motion was unanimously agreed to , and there being no further business on the agenda paper , lodge was closed , and the brethren dined together , and spent a very pleasant evening .

MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 16 33 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , on Wednesday , the 2 Gth ult . Bro . S . D . McKellen , P . M . 1496 , P . P . G . D . West Lancashire , presided , supported by his officers and a goodly number of brethren , including Bros . Lyon , I . P . M . ; Wm . Bostock , P . M ., D . of C , P . P . G . P . ; Macfarlane , P . M . ; A . B .

Whittaker , P . M ., Ireas . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; A . T . Forrest , P . M . ; T . Cavanah , P . M . ; Stephenson , Jacobson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Rev . Samuels , Chap . 1140 ; George Sam Smith , P . M . 1313 , Org . 1134 ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . ; and others . After the brethren had partaken of tea the lodge was opened in the usual manner , but there being no work it was shortly afterwards closed .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Clarence Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present among others , Bros . J . Finch , W . M . ; W . J . Porter , S . W . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , J . W . ; R . W . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ,

Sec ; J . R . Barnes , S . D . ; A . H . Gomme , J . D . ; J . Bonella , l . G . j T . C . Wall ? , P . M ., P . G . W . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., 1656 ; W . Smith , VV . R . Piayford , J . Barnes , jun . ; T . Middleweek , J . Hall , E . Hall , T . Piayford , G . B . Howell , and others . Bros . Moore , 933 , and Holland , 1624 ,

were visitors . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . T . Piayford and G . B . Howell were impressively raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . F . Rivenhall and A . Tilley , but from unavoidable circumstances they were unable to attend . In consequence of the recent demise of

Bro . Sir Charles Bright , P . P . D . G . M ., the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning , and a vote of condolence passed to the family of the late Sir Charles . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Pillar , P . M . ; C . Stevens , P . M . ; Ruffell , Org . ; and many others .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and other toasts received full justice . The W . M . gave the various toasts briefly , but pertinently . Bros . Porter , E . Hall , Middleweek , Holland , and others musically entertained the brethren .

NORTH WALSHAM . —Suffield Lodge ( No . 1 S 0 S ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Angel Hotel on Monday , the 17 th ult ., the occasion being the placing of Bro . W . R . Anthony , P . P . G . Steward , as VV . M . Among those present were Bros . John Dixon , I . P . M . ; H . Randall , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; A . Bullard , P . M . 1500 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Toulson , F . Gregory .

James Lovelace , P . M . ; E . Pugh , H . Milton , A . Wright , Kev . George Sharley , W . T . Sturgess , H . Wells , E . Skipper , C Barnes , P . P . G . Steward ; Horsey , W . M . Doric ; C . A . B . Bignold , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . H . Brockbank , Rev . Wimble , P . G . C . ; Geo . Walker , VV . M ., P . J . G . W . ; Major Wortley , T . C . R . King , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; C . E . Sexton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; R . Canova ,

A . King , VV . M ., P . P . G . Steward ; W . F . Stratford , P . G . Steward ; W . R . Tidman , W . M . ; Thomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Samuel Carman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . W . Warner , P . G . Steward ; D . G . F . Gaul , P . M . ; and others . The incoming W . M . ( whowas installed in excellent style by Bro . Dixon ) appointed his officers as follows : Bros . " I .

Dixon , I . P . M . ; E . Pugh , S . W . ; H . Milton , J . W . ; A . Wright , S . D . ; Rev . George Sharley , J . D . and Chap . ; John Boyce , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Randall , Sec ; A . Bullard , D . C ; W . T . Sturgess , Org . ; H . Wells , I . G . ; E . Skipper , Steward ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler . After a recherche banquet came the customary Masonic toasts ; and in the course of the evening a handsome

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Masonic ring was presented to Bro . Barnes in recognition of his five years' services as Secretary , and on his retirement through ill-health ; and of a Past Master ' s jewel to the retiring W . M . The harmony of the evening was well sustained b y B ros J . H . Brockbank , Rev . Wimble , W . T . Sturgess H ' Wells , and H . Green . s , n .

We congratulate the W . M ., and wish him a successful year of office . Bro . Anthony is most indefatigable in all he undertakes , and Suffield Lodge is bound to flourish under his gavel . WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Foresters' Hall , on Thursday , the 13 th instant

wnen cne louowmg omcers ana members were present-Bros . S . W . Graystone , P . P . G . S . Cambridgeshire , W . M Rev . H . M . Maugham , I . P . M . ; J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A ' . G . D . C ; Sibert Saunders , S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . VV * Porter , J . W . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; E . G . Walthew ' Sec ; J . Wood , S . D . ; F . T . Browning , J . D . ; W . ' London , D . C ; A . W . Southwell , I . G . ; B . Lightfoot

and A . Harrison , Stwds . ; H . Ward , P . P . G . W . ; I Terry , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; S . Brown , C . E . Lush , Thos . Kemp , C M . Driffield , Josiah Reeves , J . R . Daniels , M . Kemp , E . Kemp , H . Pont , and Henry Gunn " , The visitors included Bros . H . Letts , l . G . 31 ; H . Maclear , S . W . 1449 ; W . R . Tanner , W . M . 184 ; R . Westwood , W . M . 972 ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . O . ; R

Rhodes , 31 ; F . Nicholls , P . M . 1050 ; H . T . Naylor , P . M . 31 and 1449 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Pilcher , P . M . 972 P . P . G . D . C ; H . Moulding , 972 ; S . Newman , P . M . 1174 ; H . T . Pringuer , S . W . 972 ; Dr . H . Penfold , P . P . G . W .. P . M . 1174 ; T . H . Blamiers , P . M . 1449 ; A . H . Pilcher , J . W . 972 ; T . Crump , P . M . 972 ; VV . G . Pidduck , 31 ; T . M . Benton , P . M . 521 and 2099 ; T . S .

White , S . W . 2099 ; G . A . Larkin , J . W . 2099 and 972 : J . F . Laver , 4 ; R . Blake , P . M . 972 , P . P . A . G . D . C . G . H . Adams , E . Murton , W . M . 31 ; W . W . Mullard , S 71 ; T . Bent , P . M . 784 ; VV . lice , P . M . 31 , Prov . CO . ; E . Mills , J . D . 972 and 1449 ; A . Devlin , W . M . 1449 ; A . Cockerell , P . M . 1449 ; W . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 ; E . L . Elgar , P . M . 1209 ; K . A . FrostW . M . 784 ; J . R . Hall

, , P . M . 31 , P . P . A . G . S . ; E . C Fenoulhet , P . M ., M . Mitchell , and H . C Jones , W . M ., of 2099 ; W . H . Longhurst , Mus . Doc , P . M . 31 ; S . F . Pringuer , P . M . 972 ; W . T . England , Stwd . 2099 ; E . J . Adams , Treas . 2099 ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . D . Young , P . M . 31 ; Mark Cox , P . M . 9 S 5 ; and several other brethren .

After the lodge had been opened , Bro . Sibert Saunders , the W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . H . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., who , in his well-known able and impressive manner installed Bro . Saunders into the chair of K . S ., Bro . J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , acted as D . C , and Bro . W . H . Longhurst , Mus . Doc , P . M ., presided at the organ . The usual proclamations and salutes having

been made and given , the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . W . Graystone , I . P . M . ; T . W . Porter , S . W . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; Rev . H . M . Maugham , Chap , and P . G . L . Charity Representative ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; E . G . Walthew , Sec and Almoner ; F . T . Browning , S . D . ; VV . B . London , J . D . ; A . W . Southwell , D . C ; B . Lightfoot l . G . ; A . Harrison and M . Kemp , Stwds . ; and W . Gamwa , Tyler . Before the lodge was closed a

vote of thanks was passed and carried by acclamation to Bro . Ward for the admirable manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed . The majority of the brethren ( to the number of 65 ) adjourned to the Bear and Key Hotel ( Bro . W . Brannan ) , and were entertained at the usual banquet . The musical programme was effectually carried out by Bros . Plant , Rhodes , and Moulding , of Canterbury Cathedral , with Bro . F . A . Johnson as pianist .

SUNDERLAND . —Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday afternoon , the 29 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , when Bro . VV . A . Priestly , S . W ., W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bros . Rev . J . J . Brown , W . M ., P . P . G . C , and J . R . Pattison , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . There was a good attendance of officers and brethren , including

those named : Bros . J . Potts , P . J . G . W . ; H . J . I ' urnbull , P . P . J . G . W . ; D . P . Huntley , P . S . G . D . ; R . Shadforth , P . P . G . D . ; R . Singleton , P . J . G . D . ; J . R . Pattison , P . A . G . S . ; W . M . Lyon , P . J . G . D . Northumberland ; Rev . R . H . Zeld , P . P . G . C ; H . C Japps , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; G . Porteous , P . P . G . O . ; W . Brandt , P . P . G . D . of C ; C . M . Wake , W . M . 97 ; J . Nicholson , W . M .

So ; G . W . Bain , W . M . 949 ; I . Scarbro ' , W . M . 94 ; H . H . Pinkney , W . M . 1389 ; J . Deans , P . M . ; T . M . Watson , P . P . G . D ., and others . The VV . M ., Bro . Priestly , afterwards appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . Rev . J . J . Brown , P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; R . A . Brown , S . W . ; F . S . Cowper , J . W . ; Rev . H . Becher , Chap . ; J . R . Pattison , P . P . A . G . Sec , Treas . ; Henry Liston , Sec ; Rev . W . P .

Swaby , P . P . G . C , S . D . ; Todd , J . D . ; J . C . Moor , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C ; W . Scott , l . G . ; Jas . Hudson , Org . ; and Brady Swain , Tyler . The installation ceremony and the address to the officers and brethren were ably rendered by Bro . Rev . J , J . Brown and Bro . J . R > Pattison . Bros . J . Henderson , jun ., and T . Hutchinson were appointed Stwds . After the lodge business , the annual festival was celebrated by a banqutt in the Masonic Hall in the evening ,

at which the chair was ably filled by the W . M ., Bro . W . Priestly , and the vice-chairs by Bros . R . A . Brown and r . S . Cowper . The tables were very beautifully decorated with flowers , and an excellent repast was served . The W . M . was supported by Bros . Edward Tempetley Gourley , M . P ., Rev . J . J . Brown , J . Wilkinson , P . M . 1389 ; W . Dawson , P . M . 94 ; J . Hudson , S . W . So ; »*• Pearcy , Capt . Keiffer , F . Wade , and others .

a meeting in St . Andrew ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Monoaw to hear an address delivered by the Chief Secretary « Ireland , Bros . Sir A . Orr-Evving , Sir Michael Shaw-Stew a" ., Bart ., M . P ., and Sir Charles Dalrymple being among «' influential personages present on the occasion .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Londesboroug h and their daughters and Bro . Viscount and Viscountess Raincliffe have returned irom Londesboroug h Loage , Scarborough , to their residence in Grosvenor-square . Bro . Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., p resided at