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jewel , and hoped he would long be spared to wear it . He called upon the brethren to drink the health of the l . P . M . Bro . While thanked the brethren for their present and for the cordial way they had responded to the toast of his health .

Bro . Barron , P . M ., then rose , and said that as he had long known Bro . Smeddle and had proposed him as a candidate for Freemasonry , he was the most suitable person to propose the health of our newly-made brother , and in a few wellchosen remarks gave " The Initiate . " Bro . Smeddle then replied , and the E . A . 's song was sung by Bro . Leatham .

Bro . Midler , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " which was duly responded to . The S . W ., Bro * . Howlett , then rose , and said he knew perfectly well that it was his duty to obey the W . M ., but he was going for once to be disobedient , but he promised not to offend again . He was sure the brethren would agree with him that on that occasion he ought , on behalf of the

lodge , to tender their very sincere thanks to the W . M . for the beautiful way the ceremony had that evening been rendered , and he ventured to say that none of the brethren had ever seen anything like it before , and he doubted whether it had ever been done in so ornate and efficient a manner in any lodge in the kingdom . He asked them to drink "The Health of the W . M . "

The W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hill Drury , expressed his thanks for the hearty way in which the brethren had responded to the toast proposed by the S . W ., to whom , as that was his first offence , he would grant absolution . He was gratified with the appreciation of his efforts which all had expressed . He

thought more music ought to be introduced into the ceremonies , and hoped again to show them what could be done in that direction when they came to the Third Degree . The brethren shortly afterwards separated , having spent the most pleasant evening ever experienced at Masonic reunions in Darlington .

DOVER . Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —At the Freemasons' Hall , Snargate-street , on Monday , the 17 th ult ., was gathered by far the largest number of brethren that have as yet met within the walls of this building , the occasion being the installation of Bro . W . Burkett as W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , the high repute to which this lodge

has attained and the popularity of its new Master being evidenced by this unprecedented assemblage . The out-¦ going Worshipful Master , Bro . Charles Lewis Adams , as Installing Officer , brought his year of office to a fitting close by an impressive rendering of the ritual proper to the occasion , the effectiveness of which was greatly enhanced by the excellent choral singing of appropriate anthems , & c .

T he following brethren were invested with the insignia of their respective offices : Bros . C . L . Adams , l . P . M . ; W . B . Baker , S . W . ; Christopher Sims , J . W . ; J . J . Wright , P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Smeeth , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Sec . ; T . H . Binfield , S . D . ; F . W . Mayes , J . D . ; W . O . Kennett , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; G . R . Igglesden , P . M ., Organist j J . Cresswell , I . G . j and L . Marsh , Tyler .

A Past Master s jewel was then presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Adams , as a mark of appreciation of good service to the lodge during his tenure of the chair . The business of the lodge was concluded shortly after six o'clock , and the company adjourned to the dining hall , where close upon sixty brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet provided by Mr . A . T . Dartnall .

The toast list was interspersed with an excellent programme of glees , duets , and sjngs by Bros . Strugnell and Woodruff , of London , George Spicer , W . O . Kennett , F . A . Clarke , and G . R . Igglesden , of Dover , the musical arrangements , which gave unqualified pleasure , being undertaken by the latter gentleman . In addition to those named above , there were present

Bros . E . Lukey ( Mayor of Dover ) , P . M . 199 , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . C . Fuhr , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C j Surgeon-Major C . C . Walter , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . j Alderman H . M . Baker , P . P . S . G . D . ; E . A . Marsh , P . M . ; R . W . Philpott , P . M . ; E . Martyn Mowll , G . H . Gifford , T . Butler , C . Bendle , J . Hyde , E . W . Macdonald , J . Jarry , W . C R . Jackson , G . Burkett , H . Warren , R . H . Moore , R . E . Mayes , and E .

Pont , of the lodge . The visitors included Bros . G . Church , W . M ., J . Falconer , S . W ., J . W . Bussey , P . M ., T . Hearn , P . M ., G . N . Chidwick , W . C Bowles , E . Fielding , C . M . Overton , H . H . Goodwin , W . H . Francis , O . G . Saville , and F . Licence of 199 : General Cuming , W . M ., Col . Westropp , Capt . Douglas-Willan , and Lieut . W . Simpson of 2195 ; Geo . Peden , W . M ., 125 ; H . Mayes , 172 ; F . Francis , W . M ., 558 ; G . C AllenW . M ., T .

, Bent , P . M ., and T . Langley , of 7 S 4 J Albert H . Pilcher , W . M ., 972 ; R . Sanders , S 61 j Wm . Bowles , W . M ., H . G . Frost , S . W ., G . Band , P . P . G . A . P ., J . W . Court , P . M ., and W . Ellis , Stwd ., of 1096 . Bro . Burkett was heartily congratulated upon the great success that had attended the whole proceedings , giving promise that , under his mastership , ihe continued prosperity and progress of the lodge will be ensured .

PORTSMOUTH . Portsmouth Temperance Lodge ( No . 206 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Soldiers' Institute , Highstreet . The very prettily decorated lodge room looked most brilliant with the great assembly present , amongst them being Bros . W . Miller , W . M . j T . Tufnell , l . P . M . j P .

H . Emanuel , S . W ., W . M . elect j G . Williams , J . W . ; G . F . Bevis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; R . G . Pither , Sec . ; E . R . Fisher , S . D . ; W . Porter , J . D . ; \ V . V . Lane , D . of C . j T . Making , I . G . j W . Merrifield , Org . ; H . Biggs , Steward ; T . Wells , Tyler ; C . G . Adames , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; T . Batchelor , P . G . Org . ; J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . Steward ; J . H . Windrum , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .

Hong Kong , South China j Capt . E . Haldane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Monmouth ,- A . Kingsnorth , P . M . j C H . Hooper , H . Sheppard , J . Chandler , H . Barnett , H . King , . 1 . R . Langmaid , G . H . Good , F . Rycroft , G . Boyce , VV . J . Over , H . J . Boyce , H . Thorp , G . Grossmith , A . E . ] . Guy , G . Rayment , VV . R . Freake , G . W . Cook , H . Austin

Storry , J . Coote , J . H . Martin , A . D . Miller , J . H . Freake , T . Hyom , C . Fontaine , G . Woollett , H . McPhail , G . C . Williams , W . Morgan , J . Pardon , T . H . Burgess , G . W . Peel , andF . C . Peel . The visitors comprised Bros . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . ; Goble , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . ; I . W . Gieve , P . G . Treas . ; G . Davies , P . S . G . D . ; L . J . Wilkins , P . LCD . ; H . I . Lone . P . A . G . D . C .: W .

A . Hill , P . G . S . B . ; J . E . Buck , P . G . S . of W . j C . V . Birch , P . G . S . B . j W . ] . Borrow , P . G . P . ; Capt . W . H . St . Clair , R . N ., P . D . S . G . W . Maltaj M . Emanuel ( Sheriff

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of Southampton ) , P . P . S . G . D . j H . Crisp , W . M . 2153 ; VV . Bates , W . M . 457 ; J . Doidge , W . M . 142 S ; W . F . Westerman , W . M . 1776 ; T , Haydon , W . M . 309 '; G . S . Smith , 61 ; J . T . Slade , J . W . 804 ; J . S . Dyer , 342 ; R . Farthing , 1776 ; H . Silvester , l . P . M . 2277 ; T . Cowd , W . M . 1 S 34 ; H . Hought , 1903 ; J . Sweeny , 142 S J J . Locker , 202 j S . Jones , 907 ; Rev . Wm . Stern , P . G . D . ;

E . Spri g ings , 804 J C . E . Smith , 1665 ; J . W . Dowty , 1428 j T . Buggay , 34 S ; S . Saxey , 342 j C H . New , and others . Apologies were announced from Bros . J . E . Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M . j the Right Hon . Lord Mayor of London , Sir H . Isaacs , W . M . 2127 ; A . G . Harris , P . M . 2127 , Grand Treasurer nominate ; Gen . Sir F . W . Fitzwygram , Bart .,

M . P . ; Sir W . King ( Mayor of Portsmouth ); G . Ellis , J . P . ( ex-Mayor of Portsmouth ); Capt . A . H . Markham , R . N ., J . W . Boughton , W . Lake , A . L . Emanuel , A . Besant , and several other prominent members of the Craft . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confiimed , after which the Prov . Grand Master occupied the chair , and Bro . P . H . Emanuel

was presented by Bro . Miller for the purpose of installation , and installed into the chair of K . S . before a Board of 32 Installed Masters . Having appointed and invested Bro . Miller as Immediate Past Master , the following officers were then appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . G . Williams , S . W . j E . R . Fisher , J . W . ; J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . Steward , Treas . ; R . G . Pither ,

Sec . ; W . Porter , S . D . ; T . Making , J . D . ; J . H . Biggs , I . G . ; Q . Cecconi , D . C ; W . Merrifield , Org . ; A . E . J . Guy and H . Boyce , Stewards ; and T . Wells , Tyler . The impressive ceremony was most feelingly delivered by the Prov . Grand Master , and elicited loud applause . The W . Master delivered the addresses to each recipient . The balance-sheet was passed , and , on the proposition of the

W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M ., a unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the P . G . M for his attendance and performing the beautiful ritual . The P . G . M . responded and congratulated the brethren upon the excellent working of the lodge , and expressing his pleasure at seeing such a large assembly to witness the installation . The W . M . then presented the l . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , and

remarked the p leasure it gave him to pin it to Bro . Miller ' s breast , knowing he had justly earned it . The jewel was subscribed for by the members of the lodge as a token of respect and in appreciation of his efficient services as W . Master during the past year . Bro . Emanuel hoped Bro . Miller would be spared many years to wear the jewel and to render the same assistance to the lodge he had done

since the foundation . Bro . Miller returned thanks for the appreciation from the brethren of his past services . It was more than he deserved , but he hoped in the future , as he had hitherto done , to work for the continuance of the prosperity of the lodge . The jewel , which is of iSct . gold , is a very fine specimen of Masonic jewellery , taking the form of a pendant , the bar' for suspending the jewel consisting

of two sprigs of acacia . For the centre of the ribbon is the crest of the lodge—a small model of an old line-ofbattle ship , the sea being of green gold . The centre of the jewel consists of a gold Past Master ' s emblem , on skyblue enamel , with a garter enclosing same enamelled dark blue ground , with gold letters , " Portsmouth Temperance Lodge , No . 206 S , " with an oak and laurel wreath round

same issuing from the mouths of two guns supported on shot , the Union Jack and blue ensign in enamel forming the ground work of the jewel , the crowning piece being a citadel . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . No other business being brought forward , lodge was closed . During the whole ceremony Bro . H . Austin Storry

officiated at the organ and led the choir . The brethren , numbering over 100 , sat down to a most recherche banquet in the lecture hall of the building , which had been most profusely and effectively decorated with bunting , shields , and evergreens by Bros . A . E . J . Guy and G . C . Williams . During the repast a most agreeable and varied musical

programme was performed by the band of Bro . Admiral Sir E . Commerell , V . C , under the capable direction of Bro . C . Seidenstiicker , after which the usual toasts were given , each being interspersed with songs by Madame Creal , Mr . J . J . Rockett , and Bro . Haydon . In proposing the toast of "Bro . W . \ V . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M ., " Bro . Emanuel said he felt sure that the

name of Bro . Beach would be received with enthusiasm . For that name was like a loadstone , not only in their province , but in others . Bro . Beach presided over a large number of lodges , and had won the esteem and affection of all who knew him . Nothing was too much for him to do ; he found time to attend to his Masonic duties as , perhaps , no one else could , and still not neglect his Parliamentary

duties . In Grand Lodge Bro . Beach was nearly always in the chair , which showed how he was appreciated by that hardworking body . Bro . Emanuel again thanked him for his attendance that night , and could assure him that he felt it an honour to be installed by such a worthy and excellent Mason , the ceremony being performed in a way that would leave an everlasting impression upon his heart . The D . P .

G . M ., Bro . J . E . Le . Feuvre , J . P ., was unfortunately not able to be w'ith them that evening , and the brethren knew the great interest he took in Masonry . Bro . Le Feuvre was also a most hardworking brother , and was most willing to assist at all ceremonies . The other Prov . Grand Officers was most diligent in their offices , as evinced that evening when he looked around and saw brethren from Cowes ,

and Sandown , Isle of Wight , Southampton , and Winchester , and other places . Bro . Beach , in response , expressed much pleasure at finding that the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge was in such a flourishing position . It did not seem very long ago that he had had the pleasure of consecrating the lodge , and at that time it was difficult to say what its future would be ,

seeing that there were so many lodges springing up in the town and district . I he formation of the lodge was , he was glad to say , fully justified by the results , and he heartily trusted it would go on and prosper . From what he had seen of the working that night , he could congratulate the brethren , as the whole ceremony was gone through most smoothly . He thought they had made a happy selection in their

VV . M ., who , he felt sure , would do the ritual as impressively as it required . He earnestly impressed upon the members the importance of exercising the utmost care in admitting recruits to the Order . It was all very well to be anxious to see their great brotherhood increase jn numbers , but it was essentially necessary that only such persons were introduced as would carry out in their dives the principles they

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professed . He warned all lodges to take heed of what had occurred in America , where the Order had seriously suffered by the admission of men who were not fit and proper candidates . Bro . Geive , P . G . Treas ., responded for the other officers , and congratulated the brethren upon having his old friend , Bro . Emanuel , as their W . M ., who , he knew full well ,

would be a credit to himself and an honour to the lodge , as whatever he undertook he carried out well . Bro . Miller , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro . Emanuel , W . M ., " and dwelt upon his untiring energies in the various offices of his lodge . Bro . Emanuel came from a good old stock of Masons , and he ( Bro . Miller ) felt confident the working of the lodge would be perfect , and he

predicted for him a most successful year in the chair . Bro . Emanuel , who was received with great acclamation , assured the brethren I that he never 'felt as he did at that moment . It was indeed a happy time for him , and one he had coveted since his initiation 15 years ago . He spoke with a sense of gratitude and hope ; of giatitude to those who had placed him in that high position , and of hope that

the brethren who had thus placed him on that pinnacle would rally round him during his year of office , and keep up the peace , love , and harmony of the lodge . He was the last founder , he believed , to go through the chair , and had certainly taken a great interest in the lodge , which was one of the most harmonious and best worked lodges in the province , and with their assistance he would endeavour to

maintain its high character during the time he occupied the chair . "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Miller , " was then proposed by the W . M ., who referred to Bro . Miller's initiation 25 years ago , and who had fulfilled all the offices in the lodge several times over . Bro . Miller had certainly gained his great knowledge of Masonry from experience , and not as

some who had gone through the chair in about three years . From the foundation of the lodge Bro . Miller had evinced great interest in the lodge and the chapter attached to the lodge . He had performed the ritual during the past year in a most commendable way , which had won for him the esteem of all the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Miller assured the brethren that his services had

been eulogised too highly . He had done nothing but what was expected from one who occupied the chair , and if his services had met with the approbation of the brethren , and it had , as had been evinced by the very handsome presentation to him that evening , then he felt perfectly satisfied , and would do all he could in the future as in the past . It was true he had been 25 years a Mason , but most of that

time had been spent at sea , and consequently he was unable to pay that attention to Masonry in his earlier days as he should have liked . Bro . Kingsnorth , P . M ., proposed in a very happy speech "The W . M . 's and representatives of Neighbouring Lodges , " and referred to the time when he himself was installed as W . M . | at Natal . Bro . M . H . Emanuel , brother to the W . M .,

assisted , and he ( the speaker ) was most gratified at being present to assist that evening . Bros . Haydon and Crisp responded . Bro . Capt . Haldane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Monmouth , proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " He had installed their W . M . 's brother , Bro . M . H . Emanuel , as W . M . of a lodge at Southsea , and he felt great pleasure to be present

at the installation of his friend , Bro . P . H . Emanuel . He assured the visitors that they were most heartily welcome at those gatherings , and he hoped that during the year they would rally round the VV . M . in great strength . Bro . M . Emanuel ( Sheriff of Southampton ) , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., replied , and said it gave him great pleasure to be present that night to see his youngest and last of his

numerous cousins installed . During the last few weeks he had seen three cousins installed , and felt now it was time he started upon a new line by having his sons initiated and installing them . He had been a Mason over 20 years , and had founded lodges and chapters in several parts of Australia and Liverpool , and wherever he had visited he had always been well received . He advised the brethren

who had passed the chair never to neglect the ritual , as they did not know when they would be called upon to perform it if they visited lodges . He had had a most pleasant afternoon and evening , and if that day was a sample of the reception afforded the visitors , then he could assure the VV . M . that he should have much pleasure in coming in their midst again during the year .

The Worshipful Master proposed " The Officers of the Lodge , " and referred especially , in most eulogistic but well-deserved praise , to Bro . Pither , the indefatigable Secretary , who had the interest of the lodge at heart . During the past month he ( the W . M . ) had had most valuable assistance from him , and for which he took the first opportunity of thanking him . Bro . Pither , by his

zeal , attention , and affability , had won the esteem of all the brethren , and he knew how delighted the brethren would be to know that he had most generously again undertaken the honorary duties . The officers , the speaker said , would , he felt sure , carry out their duties as successfully as they had in the past , and impressed upon them to be punctual at the appointed hour at the stated meetings , and thus show a good example to tbe other brethren .

Bros . Williams , S . W ., and Pither , Sec , responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most pleasant evening . We ought to mention that the duties of Dirs . of Cers . in the lodge were most efficiently carried out by Bros . J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd ., and Lane , whilst the Stewards of the evening , Bros . W . Porter , T . Making , A . E . J . Guy , and H . Boyce , were most attentive to the comfort of the brethren .

WOOLWICH . Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —A rare gathering of the members and friends of the above popular lodge took place on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . VV . Webber , who was assisted by the following Past Masters , officers , and visitors : Bros . J . Miller , l . P . M . ; S . Southgate , S . W . j J . McColIough , J . W . j I . H . Roberts , P . M ., Treas . j I . Warren , P . M ., Secj G . F . Taylor ,

S . D . ; VV . Lawson , J . D . ; H . Tufnell , I . G . j W . Bidgood , Org . j G . R . Nichols and H . Tammant , Stewards ; and J . Sanderson , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; W . Grummett , 1 ^; G . W . Mitchell , P . M . 615 , P . G . Stwd . ; W . Doddrell , P . M . 615 ; W . Busbridge , J . W 913 ; E . Myers , S . W . 17 S 9 ; A . C . Doddrell , J . D . 615 . J . Turton , 913 ; A . Johnson , 93 ( S . C ); W . Chick , S 29 ; G . Wheeler , 153 6 ; J . R . Cox , 1326 ; J . Carpenter , 15 ;