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then said he had a duty to perform which caused him mingled feelings of pleasure and regret . Had his brother , their I . P . M ., been present , he would have asked the lodge to accept a banner in commemoration of his term of office in the chair as W . M . during the Jubilee year . He ( the W . M . ) sincerely regretted that Bro . J . Whaley , I . P . M ., was not present , but on his behalf he asked the lodge to

accept the banner . Bro . King , P . M ., returned sincere thanks for the handsome gift , which would be a memento of Bro . J . Whaley ' s services in the chair during the Jubilee year . The lodge would accept the banner with pleasure , for it was always ready to entertain any feelings or wishes that might exist amongst its P . M . ' s , and particularly Bro . J . Whaley , I . P . M . The members all deplored

the absence of that brother , but sincerely trusted he would be with them at the next meeting . A heaity vote of thanks was passed to Bro . J . Whaley , P . M ., for his handsome present , and for his valuable services as W . M . during the past year . The consideration of the Audi'ors ' Report was deferred until the next meeting . Mr . C . S . Collins was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., who ,

by the impressive manner in which he performed the ceremony , gave an earnest of the ability with which he would fulfil the duties of the chair . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with the customary heartiness .

"The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been given , The Worshipful Master gave "The Grand Officers , " and said he felt somewhat nervous in introducing the toast , as he had not yet visited Grand Lodge . However , having taken the obligation that evening as W . M ., he should attend the meetings in the future , and should then be able

tospeak of the proceedings , and of the merits of the Grand Officers , who were well known to the brethren on account of the interest they took in Masonry . They were honoured that evening with the presence of the Grand Secretary , and he was indebted to that brother for his kindness in attending . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in reply , said it was a more nervous task to respond to a toast of such

importance , for it comprised a large number of brethren of social position in the country who had been favoured by the M . W . Grand Master with positions in the Craft . The Grand Officers tried to do their duty , and were most anxious to justify their selection by doing all in their power to promote Freemasonry . As for the distinguished noblemen at the head of Grand Lodge , he could tell them , and

he spoke from experience , that the Craft was most fottunately circumstanced . As regarded H . R . H ., the brethren must not fancy , because they did not see him at their meetings , that he was neglectful of the Craft . He could assure them , from personal knowledge , that H . R . H . took the greatest interest in all that concerned Masonry . When their M . W . G . M . was in London , he ( the G . Sec . ) was in

constant attendance at Marlborough House , for all matters of importance were submitted to H . R . H ., and underwent a very careful scrutiny at his hands . The names of Lords Carnarvon and Lathom were well known , for these two brethren exercised a watchful care over all that affected Masonry . Personally , he sincerely thanked them for the cordiality with which he had been received that evening .

It was not his first visit , and he was delighted to be present again at their ancient lodge , which dated back 130 years , and had always had a record for efficiency . From what he had seen that evening he considered it had maintained its old excellence , for Bro . King , P . M ., had admirably performed the installation ceremony , and the new W . Master , carrying a name well known in the lodge , had

performed the ceremony of initiation in excellent style . It must have been a sincere pleasure to the father of the W . M . to have witnessed that ceremony so ably performed by his son . It had been a great pleasure to him ( the G . Sec . ) to be present once again at the Old Concord Lodge to witness its continued prosperity and success , and to enjoy their kind reception .

Bro . Hockley , P . M ., said that quite unexpectedly he had been called upon to proi ose what he considered the toast of the evening , for it was ' * The Health of the W . M . " He undertook the task with a deal of pleasure , not , however , unmingled with regret , for had the I . P . M . been present he would have undertaken the proposal of that toast . The brother of the W . M ., in the ordinary course , would have

occupied the position of I . P . M . that evening , but the Almighty had decreed otherwise . Their absent I . P . M . had endeared himself to them all , and in every way had acted as they might have expected from a W . M . of their lodge . He was sure he was but expressing the feelings of all when he expressed the great regret that Bro . J . Whaley , I . P . M ., was not in the position he ( Bro . Hockley ! occupied on the

present occasion . They might congratulate themselves that they numbered in their ranks such men as the brothers Whaley , whose endeavours were calculated to maintain the position of their lodge in the Craft . The absent Bro . J . Whaley had carried out his duties in an admirable manner that had delighted the brethren , and the W . M . who had been installed that evening had given them a specimen of

his work by initiating a friend into Masonry . Their W . M . had shown them that as he had been placed in the chair of K . S . he was peifectly prepared to carry out the duties in a manner that would reflect credit on the lodge . All the details for that evening ' s meeting had been under the management of their W . M ., whose admirablearrangements had been productive of comfort to all . He hoped the W .

Master would have a satisfactory and successful year of office , and that he would do better than his brother had done , if it were possible . Bro . Thomas Whaley , W . M ., said he scarcely knew how to return thanks for the kindly manner in which the toast had been introduced by Bro . Hockley , P . M ., and received by the brethren . He had made a few speeches , and had

sometimes said it was the proudest moment of his life ; but he could assure them that the present occasion was the proudest moment of his Masonic career . It was about nine years ago that he was initiated in their lodge , and on that memorable occasion he was struck with the importance of Freemast nry , andhe said to himself that some day he must

be W . M . of the Old Concord Lodge . He now stood before them in the position which it had always been his ambition to attain , and he again thanked the brethren for electing him . He trusted that at the end of the year they would say he had carried out his duties with credit to the lodge . It was very kind of the brethren to accord him so hearty a reception , and he was also indebted to Bro , Hockley , P . M .,

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for his kind remarks . It had been a longstanding engagement of his to initiate his old friend , Bro . Collins , and he felt proud at having done so . He again thanked them for so cordially drinking his health . "The Initiate" having been given , and suitably responded to by Bro . Collins , The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of " The

Visitors , " which , he remarked , was always well received in their lodge . It was at all times a pleasure to them to see such an assembl y of visiting brethren as they had that evening , and this was especially the case on installation nights . He had to personally return thanks to many brethren whom he knew had attended at some inconvenience to witness his installation . It had been his endeavour to

entertain the visitors in an hospitable manner , and hoped they had enjoyed the entertainment provided . He coupled with the toast the names of Brrs . Bailey , P . P . G . R . Staffordshire ; D . Radcliffe , P . P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ; and a relative cf his own , Bro . Adams . Bro . Bailey , P . P . G . Reg . Staffordshire , heartily thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind reception accorded

the visitors , and also for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . Of the name and glorious fame of the Old Concord Lodge they were all conversant , and he was proud that the pleasure of his first visit had been accentuated by the occasion being the installation of his friend Bro . Whaley . He was sure that from the example the W . M . had given them of his work

the lodge would go on and prosper under his guidance . He begged to tender his hearty good wishes for the success of the W . M ., and on behalf of the visitors , their thanks lor the hospitality shown them . From the manner in which the W . M . had performed the initiation ceremony , and had ministered to their creature comforts , the success of the coming year was ensured .

Bros . D . Radcliffe , Adams , and W . Radcliffe , P . M ., Sec . 211 , also replied . "The Past Masters" was next given by the W . M ., who observed that the P . M . ' s were the backbone of the lodge , for they were looked to for guidance when emergencies arose . He wished to take tint opportunity of calling the attention of the brethren to the annual ball of the lodge ,

which takes place shortly , and which he hoped would realise a handsome sum for the Benevo ' ent Fund . He would couple with the toast the name of Bro . Cope , P . M ., whom he cordially thanked for the manner in which he performed the Third Degree that evening . He could not help referring to the feelings of regret he experienced that his brother , their I . P . M ., was not with them .

Bro . Cope , P . M ., on behalf of the P . M . 's , returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast , and expressed the pleasure it afforded him to assist the W . M . for the time being . "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " having been given and suitably responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . An excellent programme of music was carried out under

the direction of Bro . C . H . R . Marriott , assisted by Bro . S . Tower , Messrs . Musgrave , Tufnail , O . Marriott , and C . Imhof , and Misses Ada Patterson and Minnie Kirton . The banner , of rich sky silk , is emblazoned with Bro . Whaley's arms in correct heraldic colours , surmounted by the V . R ., Crown and Jubilee Garter , the name and number of Lodge , on handsome scrolls , with dates 1 S 37—1 SS 7 and mantling , making a very pretty and aitistic banner , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on the 9 th December . Bro . Cailo Grassi , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . G , P . Bcrtini , I . P . M . ; F . W . Cash , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . VV . ; E . E . Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; G . VV . Rowe , Tyler ; Rev . j . W . A . Sturdee , Chap . ; W . Cowley , P . M . ; T . W .

Grummant , P . M . ; J . Faulkner , R . Barrett , G . Manual , H . Tugwell , A . Cogliati , A . Peirce , J . Rubie , A . Gear , H . W . F . Makeham , R . Pratti , J . Rowe , A . J . Chescoe , L . Mella , A . Samuelli , H . Woodham , C . Howard , J . B . C . Rouard , and C . Guffanti . Visitors : Bros . J . Le Calsi , P . M . 263 ; R . Mackway , Org . 19 S 7 ; G . Reynolds , J . W . 1614 , Sec . 2191 ; G . A . Morgan , 1622 ; A . Barker , 2048 , W . T .

Murdock , 6 3 ; J . Crombie , and M . S . Rubenstein , 1642 . The lodge was opened . The minutes were read and confirmed . Mr . A . Samuelli , already balloted for , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bros . J . Rubie and A . Gear were passed to the Degree of F . C ., the W . M . performing the ceremonies in a most admiraable manner . Bro . F . W . Cash was elected W . M . for the

ensuing year . Bio . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Rowe also re-elected Tyler , and an Audit Committee was appointed . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren immediately started for London , and adjourned to Hatchett's Hotel , Piccadilly , when a capital banquet was served by Bro . R . Pratti , under the personal

superintendence of the obliging manager , Bro . C . Guffanti . After the brethren had done ample justice to the good things placed before them the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . The I . P . M ., Bro . G . P . Bertini , in taking the gavel in h s hand to propose " The Health of the W . M ., " said it was a pleasant duty . Many good things had been said of

their W . M ., but no one knew him so well as he did . He had persevered in his working , especially taking into consideration that he was a foreigner , and the English language difficult to him , and had also in an admirable manner during his year of office carried out the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of all the brethren of the lodge . He would ask them to drink his health in a bumper ,

and wish him well . The W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , said it was very kind of their I . P . M . to speak so highly of him . They had known one another many years . During his year of office he had done his very best ; and it was a pleasure to him to know that the lodge stood well financially . He hoped his successor would have the same success as himself during his year of office . He would advise the W . M .

elect to listen to the advice of the older biethren , and keep the lodge in proper form , taking care that all brethren enjoyed themselves . As for himself , he had been greatly helped by the advice of the older brethren , and would leave the chair with most pleasant remembrances . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " and said it was always a great pleasure to do so . Without initiates , in time Masonry would cease to exist . The initiate that night was a great friend of his

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and he felt sure he would be a good Mason , and a great acquisition to the lodge . He would always delight them with his music . He would ask the brethren to drink the toast in a bumper . The Initiate , in reply , said that for a long time he had

wished to become a Mason . His duty had been to study music , and now it would be his duty to study Masonry , and he hoped some day to be as perfect in it as he was in music . He would promise the brethren he would do his very best to study and harmonise with the lodge , and become a credit to them .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health cf the Visitors , " said he was pleased to seeso many with them that evening . They were all welcome , and he hoped they had enjoyed themselves . Bro . G . Reynolds was well known amongst them as Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where he ( the W . M . ) had learnt much of his Masonic work . Bros . J . Le Calsi , Mackway , and

Rubenstein were also well known , and had that evening helped to entertain the brethren with their musical talent . He thanked all the visitors for their presence , and for giving him so much support , as it would be the last time of his occupying the chair as W . M . ; but he still hoped to meet them many times in the lodge , where they would always be made welcome .

Bro . G . Reynolds , J . W . 1614 , Sec . 2191 , thanked the W . M . for the kind expressions which had fallen from his lips in welcoming the visitors , and , in replying for them , he felt sure all had enjoyed themselves ; no visitor could help it . The banquet was all that one could desire , and the music they had listened to was a great treat . He was no stranger amongst them—far from it . Ever since Bro .

Bertini had introduced him to the brethren of the New Cross Lodge he had always received a hearty welcome , and every visitor had the same reception . He had wandered from place to place with them to banquet , but he must congratulate the W . M . in having selected the Old White Horse—Hatchett ' s Hotel—for that night ' s festivities . A long way to come from Greenwich to the far West , but it was to

warmth and comfort . 1 he kind remarks of the W . M . as to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction was an acknowledgment and also a great compliment as to its usefulness , and he would take care to communicate the same to the members and the Preceptor . He wished the W . M . elect health and strength to carry out his duties during his year of office , and the New Cross Lodge every success .

Bros . J . Le Calsi , P . M ., and A . Barker , 204 S , also responded to the visitors' toast . The W . M . proposed " The Health of the W . M . elect " in a very happy speech , wishing him every success during his year of office , to which Bro . Cash responded , thanking the brethren of the lodge for the honour conferred on him , and promising to fulfil the duties of the chair to the best of

his abilities . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " alluded feelingly to the illness of Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Treasurer , and said he knew every member of the New Cross Lodge was grieved at it , and hoped that soon he would again be amongst them . Bro , E . H . Thiellay ' s heart and soul were in the welfare of the

ledge . Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., said he was delighted to inform the biethren that their worthy Treasurer , Bro . E . H . Thiellay , was better , and desired to be kindly remembered to all . He had seen him that morning . Bro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., Secretary , responded in a most

humorous speech . "Ihe Officers" toast having been given , the Tyler ' s toast brought this enjoyable and musical evening to a close , to which many thanks are due to Bros . J . Le Calsi , P . M . 263 ; M . S . Rubenstein , Angelo Samuelli , R . Mackway , G . P . Bertini , and Carlo Grassi , for the great musical talent they had displayed .

FALMOUTH . —Love and Honour Lodge ( No . 75 ) - —This lodge held its annual festival on Wednesday , December 29 th , and there being a large attendance the new lodge room presented a pretty appearance when all the brethren weie seated . The W . M . elect , Bro . George Tom Olver , was ably installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . S . Tresidder , jun ., assisted by Bros . I . M . Larne and W .

r . Newman , P . P . S . G . W . ; and in the presence of the following Board of Installed Masters , viz : Bros . M . Little , P . P . G . Org . ; GeorgeCarter , Richard Carter , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . C . Polglase , P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . D . Rogers , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; F . Dinnis , P . P . G . P . ; all of 75 ; Norman Gray , 9 67 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . A . Bennett , 599 ; VV . Ellis , 318 ; J . tonkin , W . M . 131 ; J . H . Mitchell , 5 S 9 ; J . McTurk , 4 g 6 .

Ihe W . M . then installed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz : Bros . S . Tresidder , I . P . M . ; William Anderson , S . W . ; T . R . Grylls , J . W . ; Rev . M . S . Sutton , Chap . ; W . F . Newman , treas . ; H . Tucker , Sec ; H . Liddicoat , S . D . ; M . Pooley , J . D . ; W . M . Harrison , D . C . ; T . E . Dinner , Org . ; J . Martin , I . G . ; j . S . Kelway and W . Pinhay , Stwds . ; and J . N .

trancis ( Prov . G . lyler ) , Tyler . fhe visiting brethren included Bros . Harry Lavin , W . M . elect of 967 ; W . J . Winn , S . W . 318 ; J . M . kichards , W . M . elect , 318 ; W . Trevenen ( Mayor of Heist , n ) , Treas . 318 ; W . T . Hawken , W . M . 131 ; VV . E . Lukies , J . W . 131 ; and S . Williams , 49 6 . The business of the day being over , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a sumptuous

banquet was prepared by Bro . R . Carter . Over forty brethren sat down under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . G . f . Olver , and a novelty in the menu cards was , besides the usual toast lists , & c , a photograph of the W . M . in full Masonic clothing . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the evening was devoted to harmony , the W . M . contributing greatly to this part of the proceedings .

WINCHESTER . —Economy Lodge ( No . 76 ) . —At the closing meeting of this lodge on Wednesday evening , December 28 th , Bro . James Harris , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . T . Stopher , P . P . S . G . W . ; Bro . VV . H . Jacob , P . M ., W . M . 1 S 83 , and P . G .

Supt . of Works , was chosen Treasurer ; and Bro . Sims , Tyler . A heaity vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for his welcome and interesting present of a book relative to the past history of the old lodge . Bro . T . Stopher has marked the year of his second Mastership by presenting to each subscribing brother a very capital computation and selection from the old minute