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Smith , 7 S 8 ; J . O . Fitzgerald , I . P . M . 1364 ; A . J . Burr , P . M . 161 ; VV . VV . Morgan , I . P . M . 211 ; W . R . Davis , VV . M . K 7 ; H . Massey , P . M . 679 and 192 S ; H . Mackintosh , P . AI . 4 ; R . P . Stevens , S . D . 901 ; A . Borsdorf , 571 ; A . A . Mullin , J . Kift , 1791 ; J . R . Jekyll , late 1319 ; VV . H . Schwartz , 1345 ; XV . Jones , 134 ; VV . 1 . Heath , J . D . 7 66 ; J . Llewellyn Jones , P . M . 1460 ; Charles Holt , 1351 ;

G . K . Ouseley , VV . M . 59 ; E . M . Hart , 19 S 7 ; R . Gray , 571 ; J . Addison , 19 S 7 ; Charles F . May , P . M . 7 S 0 : H . G . Matthews , 5 ; J . H . Ball , P . M . 22 ; J . J . Hyam , 1409 ; H . W . Hemming , 311 ; A . G . Lewis , 140 ; li . Roberts , Steward 1623 ; H . W . Schartau , Organist 1549 ; and W . Bolton , 179 . After the loyal toasts had been given , Bro . Delevanti

proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " In doing so he alluded in sympathetic terms to the absence of Bro . C . E . Tinney , I . P . M ., whose illness all present so deeply regretted . He ( Bro . Delevanti ) little thought the duty of proposing the health of their VVorshipful Master would devolve upon him ; however , the duty undoubtedly would be to him a most pleasurable one . Bro . Kent and he were

very old acquaintances , and he had always looked upon him as an ardent and devoted student , seeking to gain all the Masonic knowledge he possibly could . In the various offices he had filled in the Asaph Lodge he had brought a goodly amount of zeal to bear ; had acquitted himself well , and had secured the respect and esteem of all associated vvith the lodge . He felt assured Bro . Kent would receive

every assistance from the Past Masters , officers , and members , and that a happy future was before the Lodge of Asaph under the rule of their new Master , whom he would now call upon all present to pledge in a bumper . Bro . Kent expressed his gratification for the cordiality with which the brethren had received his name , and had honoured the toast . The assistance he hoped and felt

assured he should receive from the members would not resolve itself into a system of bolstering up ; he was prepared to carry out his duties in a manner that he trusted would dignify the Asaph Lodge , in which he felt such pride . Their worthy Bro . Henry Tinney had provided so excellent a programme of entertainment that he would not further occupy their time ; he would therefore conclude by

again thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him . In speaking to the next toast , "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " Bro . Kent referred to the telegram that had been received in an earlier stage of their proceedings from Bro . Charles E . Tinney , who had been compelled to undergo an operation . The brethren were

aware that part of his ( Bro . Kent ' s ) duty that day was to have presented Bro . Tinney with the Past Master ' s jewel that had been voted by the lodge . This , however , must now be deferred , but he sincerely trusted that at their next meeting Bro . Tinney would have so far recovered as to be able to attend , when the formal presentation would be made . He would now ask them to drink to Bro .

linneys better health , and to his speedy re-appearance amongst them . The next toast was " The Past Masters , " and allusion was made to the admirable manner in which Bro . Delevanti had exercised the functions of Installing Officer . The qualities of Bro . Chamberlin as Secretary were eloquently descanted on , while the interest taken in the lodge by Bros . Maclean , Jekyll , Frewin , and Edward Swanborough—the

latter of whom had acted as Senior Warden during- the evening—was spoken of in highly complimentary terms . The toasts of " The Visitors , " replied to by Bros . Dr . Mackintosh , A . J . Burr and Llewellyn Jones , and "The Officers" followed , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the evening .

A capital programme of vocal and instrumental music , interspersed with recitations , was performed during the evening . The executants were Bros . H . Schartau , G . R . Egerton , Arthur Thompson , J . Kift , Egbert Roberts , H . Prcnton , Ormond Yearsley , John Maclean , C . H . Stephenson , J . Egerton , J . C . Hambleton , Henry Tinney , and Arthur Thomas .

ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —This excellent representative lodge held a meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult . Among those present were Bros . F . Farrington , W . M . ; W . E . Farrinsrton , S . W . ; Bedingfield , J . W . ; A . Tisley , P . G . S ., P . M ., Secretary ; Bamber , S . D . ; Skelton , J . D . ; Wellsman , P . M ., acting I . G . ; W . Farrington , Organist ; H . Clemow .

I . P . M . ; J . H . Dodson , P . M . ; G . Manners , C . C , P . M . ; C . Brown , W . S . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . T . C . Walls , W . M . 170-t P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Paine , P . M . ; and Senecal , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Mason was passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers . The

lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . in a genial manner proposed the various toasts briefly , but tothe point . "The Health of the W . M . " was warmly proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Farrington having responded , then gave in kind terms the toast of "The Visitors , " which was acknowledged bv

Bros . Walls , Senecal , and Paine . The toast of "The Past Masters" followed , and gave Bros . Clemow , Wellswan , Dodson , Manners , and Tisley an opportunity of saying some very kind things respecting the prosperity , harmony , and working of the lodge generally . "The treasurer and Secretary" came next , and in the absence uf Bro . Woodbridge , P . M ., Treasurer , Bro . Tisley rein

sponded a speech of some humour . The toast of "The Oflicers , " coupled wilh the names of Bros . W . E . Farrington and Bedingfield , terminated the proceedings , which were greatly enhanced by a very good programme or instrumental and vocal music . Bro . W . Farrington and the Misses Farrington ' s efforts on the piano were greatly -Wrmted , and the excellent vocal abilities of Miss White and Mr . Horace White received well-deserved recognition .

ORPHEUS LODGE ( No . 1706 ) . —Tho installa-W > n meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday , the 31 st ult . The lodg-e was opened , „ due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . Willey , assisted Ri .. i ** . George F . Smith , jun ., J . W ., W . M . elect : I . ° ' y'h , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Clifford , P . M ., Sec . ; C . M . ru ' ' - S " •Guy , J . D . ; Rev . VV . Stainer , P . M ., lr P-: , F , * Cambridge , Org . ; H . Walmsley Little , •u * 5 J . Hodges , P . M . ; J . Murray , P . M . ; and a large

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number of brethren . There was also a numerous attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; ' Caot . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; E . M . Lott , G . Ora-. ; J . Terry , P . P . G . W . Herts , Secretary R . M . B . I . ; VV . H . Holroyd , W . M . g ; C . VV . Trollope , W . M . 1 S 2 G ; T . Mallinir , P . M . 51 ; E . Stimpscm , P . M . 15 ; L . W . Harvey , P . M . 9 ; J . Vallentine , P . M . 9 ; G . R . Watts , P . M . 194 * W . Gray , P . M . 14 S 9 ; H . Helsham ,

1 S 03 ; S . J . Rossiter , Sec . 1 S 39 ; A . Oakes , 1052 ; VV . Henry , I . G . 12 G 0 ; W . Foot , 1260 ; S . Holroyd , J . VV . 9 ; H . Price , 55 * , T . j . Boultmg , W . S . 173 ; R . P . Green , 1 S 04 ; W . Poupart , I . G . 9 ; C . H . Cox , I . G . 1 S 39 > * E . T . Hall , 5 ; W . H . White ; W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Bros . T . H . Hicks ,

' 597 , and S . Vallentine , 9 , and they were duly elected . The chief business of the afternoon was the installation of Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . VV . Willey . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . H . Guy , S . W . ; H . Walmsley Little , J . VV . ; Rev . VV . Stainer , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Blyth , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Clifford , P . M ., Sec ; H .

Parker , S . D . ; W . S . Hoyte , ) . D . ; F . Cambridge , I . G . ; R . Clowes , P . M ., D . C . ; D . Strong , Org . ; M . Hubbard and G . F . Smith , sen ., Stwds . ; and Potter , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered by Bros . Willey and Gray . The next business was the presentation of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Willey , who was highly complimented by the W . M . on the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of

his office . Bro . Willey responded in suitable terms , after which the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was provided . The toasts of "The Queen" and "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " were duly honoured . " The Grand Officers" was next given , and cordially

received , the Worshipful Master remarking the pleasure he felt at seeing such distinguished Grand Officers as Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; Capt . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; and E . M . Lott , G . Org ., to whom he offered a hearty welcome . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in reply , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for the very hearty manner in which the toast had been given and received . He was

proud to say that one or two of the officers of Grand Lodge held important posts in the State , and were doing all the good they possibly good for the welfare of the country and the Craft . The Grand Officers were very pleased to find that their efforts were recognised and appreciated , and the brethren might rest assured that they would always use their best endeavours to keep the good old Craft to the front . In conclusion , Col . Clerke remarked that they were

not present that night to listen to long speeches , but to the excellent music provided , and he again tsndered his warmest thanks for the hearty reception that had been accorded the toast . Bro . Willey , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he felt sure the brethren would receive the toast with acclamation . It was a very great pleasure to him to propose the health of Bro . Smith , their esteemed

VV . M ., whom he had known for many years . He congratulated Bro . Smith on attaining the chair , and vvas certain that he would fulfil his onerous duties to the satisfaction of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge . He heartily wished him a happy and prosperous year . Bro . Smith , W . M ., sincerely thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had drank his health , and assured them that during his tenure of office he would

spare no effort to maintain the prestige ot the Orpheus Lodge . The toast of "The I . P . M . " was next proposed in graceful terms by the W . M ., who said that the brethren were well aware how efficiently Bro . Willey had conducted the duties of the lodge during the past year , and he hoped that he would be spared for many years to grace their

meetings by his presence . Bro . Willey , I . P . M ., replied , and acknowledged the kindness of the brethren in drinking this toast with so much enthusiasm . He also conveyed his warmest thanks to the W . M . for the flattering terms in which he had alluded to him , and hoped that he would be permitted to enjoy the friendship and society of the members of the lodge for

some time to come . Bro . J . Blyth , P . M ., Treas ., then took charge of the gavel , and in proposing the toast of " Prosperity to the Craft in general , and the Orpheus Lodge in particular , " alluded to the prosperous condition the lodge was in at the present time . He was happy to say that at the last audit there was a balance of £ 150 standing to the credit of the Benevolent Fund . The Orpheus Lodge was a comparatively

young lodge . and the brethren had every reason to be proud of the rapid strides it had made . " The Visitors " was next given by the W . M ., who said that this toast was always well received . He was very pleased to see so numerous an assemblage of visitors present that evening , many of whom had rendered such valuable service to the Craft . Bro . Capt . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., in response , said that

it was his privilege to visit many lodges , but it was seldom that he had the pleasure of attending a lodge where the work was so ably done , and where there was such charming music to be heard . He was sure that he was expressing the sentiments of his brother visitors when he said that they were delighted at what they had heard ; for they had come there that evening as tyros to learn to appreciate the admirable music to which the brethren of the lodge

had treated them . He congratulated them on the musical programme they had provided , and ot which they might well be proud , for they cultivated that which was beautiful and divine . Bro . J . Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , also responded , and after returning thanks for the manner in which the visitors had been received , congratulated the W . M . on his accession to office . He also

congratulated the brethren on the flourishing condition of the lodge , and heartily thanked them for the musical treat they had supplied , and which he had thoroughly enjoyed . The next toast proposed was that of " The Past Masters , " the W . M . stating that he had received letters from Bros . Maybrick and Eaton Faning , expressing their regret at being unable to attend . He , however , thought that the Past Masters were ably represented by Bros . Murray and

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Hodges , who took a very great interest in the Craft , and especially in that lodge . Bro . Murray , P . AL , in reply , after thanking the brethren for their reception of the toast , remarked that it was always a pleasure to him to attend the lodge meetings , and he had never been absent since he had been associated with it . He was glad to see thc lodge progressing so favourably ,

and was proud to say that since it was started , it had sent up between £ 400 and £ 500 to the Masonic Charities . Bro . Hodges , P . M ., also replied . Bro . Clifford , P . M ., responded for the toast of "The Secretary ancl Treasurer , " and predicted a successful year for their newly-installed VV . AI . " ThcOfficers" having been given and duly replied to by

Bro . Guy , S . VV ., the Tyler's toast closed a very enjoyable and harmonious evening . A special word of pra ' ise is due to Bro . Hodges , P . M ., under whose direction the musical arrangements were carried out . The music , which consisted principally of glees , & c , was rendered in an artistic manner by several members of the lodge , and considerably enhanced the pleasure of the evening .

HOLBEA . CH . —Alexandra Lodge ( No . 9 85 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 26 th ult . Bro . J . H . Carter , W . M ., occupied the chair , when Bro . J . R . Clarke was installed VV . AI . for the ensuing year by Bros . Burrell , P . AL , and Woodrow , P . M ., of 4 69 . Alessrs . Coupland , Townsend , and Peel were initiated by Bro . Abbott , P . M .

After the lodge was closed , the following brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Bridge Hotel ( the house of the VV . M . ) , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , the usual toasts and songs being given during the evening : Bros . J . H . Carter , I . P . AL ; J . R . Clarke , * VV . M . ; Abbott , P . M . and Sec . : Millns , P . M . ; Cox , P . M . and Treas . ; Curtis , P . M .: Ridlington , P . M . ; S . P . Mossop , P . M . ; R . P . Mossop ,

P . M . ; Sawyer , S . W . ; Ward , J . W . ; Scott , S . D . ; Soweth , J . D . ; Candwell , Jenner , Org . ; Foxton , Chap . ; Hargraves , Mason , Sunderland , O'Meara , Coupland , Peel , Townsend , Harper , "Wilkin , Jas . Hiscox , W . M . 469 ; John Hiscox , P . M . ; Burrell , P . AI . 469 ; Woodrow , P . M . 469 ; Rae , P . AL S 09 ; Bray , P . AL S 09 ; Hardy , Tyler 985 ; Smith , Tyler 4 G 9 ; and Kingston , S . D . 469 .

NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 1067 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . J . Shaw Carleton , W . M . ; J . S . Bradstock , S . VV . ; VV . Lynes , P . M ., J . W . ; S . W . Woods , Treas . ; XV . G . Roberts , S . D . ; R . Macartney , J . D . ; F . Asgill Carter , A . M ., D . C . ; Thos . Cadle , P . M ., I . G . ; John Shiles , Stwd . ; Job Webb , Tyler ; Andrew Parker ,

I . P . M . ; W . C . Heane , P . M . ; S . VV . Hadingham , A . C Bright , VV . Jones , and VV . Spence . The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of passing Bro . Wm . Spence to the Second Degree was performed by the VV . M . A petition to the Royal . Al asonic Benevolent Institution to relieve a brother , formerly a member of the lodge , was signed by the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren present . The lodge then adjourned to the banqueting room , where an enjoyable evening was spent .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —On Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., an emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Sun Hotel . There was a large gathering of members , attracted by the work on the agenda , which consisted chiefly of a ballot for five candidates . This was the first meeting since the installation , and the oflicers were all presentviz .: Bros . JVV

, . . Moorman , W . M . ; John Drewett , S . VV . ; George Moorman , J . VV . ; Wm . Drewett , S . D . ; Humphreys , J . D . ; XV . Youldon , jun ., I . G . ; Abel Laurence , P . AL , Sec . ; C . E . Oedndge , P . AL , Treas . ; and VV . Lane , Tyler . The visitors included Bros . R . T . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . SS 9 , & c ; Gifford T . Salmon , W . AI . 1260 ; Mayo , 1614 ; Porter ; Knight , 19 S 1 ; and Rivers , of Hong Kone .

una ballot Messrs . Harry Curtis and H . W . Willi ' s Mr . Kavanagh , and Mr . VV . S . Salmon were elected , and while he necessary formalities were going on in a " convenient room , " the VV . M . for the instruction and improvement of the brethren opend up to the Third Degree and closed down . As a test of working ability this was most satisfactory . The candidates were

then taken in order and initiated in a most impressive manner by the W . M ., whose correct and efficient working was ably backed up by the principal and assistant officers . Communications were read from the Secretaries of the three great Charities , asking for Stewards for the approaching festivals , and the lodge will be represented thus—Girls , the W . M . j Old People , the S . VV . ; Boysthe JVV It was

, . . incidentally mentioned that b y means of benevolent associations connected with the Brownrigg Lodge over 300 guineas have been sent up in the last five years , independent of grants from the lod ge and members' donations to Stewards lists . Bro . Rivers , who was a joining member ot this lodge when last in England , was again proposed as such

, and he received a hearty welcome on his reappearance among the brethren . After the cordial greetings from other lodges , the W . M . closed the lodge in solemn form , and an adjournment was made to the hotel for refreshment . The W . M . showed himself equally capable in the one chair as the other , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

¦ DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 154 * - *} . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when the following were present : Bros . A . Rattray , P . G . Steward Essex , W . M . ; J . Pearce Lew n , P . P . G . S . of W . Essex f ' v' Salter Rowe , J . W . ; F . J . Snell , Treas . ; W . de-VIIIS Wade , Sec . ; W . Noble Org . ; J . L . Franklin , LG . ; _ F Warner , Tyler ; H . E . Dehane . P . P . G . S . D

lAssex , I . P . M . ; G . D . Clapham , I . P . M . ; R . C . Lvle A . Tyler , C . Bint , D . Millbank , R . Brazier , and R . T Scarr . Visitors : Bros . Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 107 , 1 PD G . S . of W . Punjab ; E . Shedd , P . M . 276 and tUi , p Sargeaunt , 6 ( S . C ); A . Hardy , LG . 201 ; G . Metcalf 276 ; T . W . Smith , 276 ; VV . R . Willcocks , 5 , •T King , 446 ; and J . Newman , 12 S 0 .

The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . John Sargeaunt , o , ( b . C ) , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in