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The brethren subsequently dined together under the presidency ol the VV . M ., who gave in suitable terms the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " and "ILK . II . the Prince of Wales , M . VV . G . M ., and the other Grand Officers , Present ami Past . " Bro . E . E . Peacock , P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The VV . M ., " who was occupying thc chair that evening for the last time , referred to the peculiar success which bad characterised his year of ollice , and to the dignity and ability with which he had , through a period of somewhat unusual dilliculty , conducted the affairs ol the lodge and maintained its highest traditions .

The W . M ., who met with a cordial reception on rising to reply , said that although his year of office had not been free from stirring incident , yet those very trials had been the means of demonstrating in a manner most gratifying to himself , the loyalty and sympathetic feeling of thc brethren towards him . " in reviewing the financial position of the lodge , he alluded to two facts in particular , of which he was proudone was that the Charity-box at the installation banquet yielded the highest amount ever attained , and the other was that taking the yield lor the box for the entire year it established a record by its total . lie also referred with pride to the steady growth of

the Benevolent Fund , which was higher than ever , and to the excellent charitable work which had been done under the auspices of the lodge during the year . I le had been a Steward at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and had by that means been able to benefit a noble Institution , and at the same time benefit their noble selves by securing more votes for that Charity . In expressing thanks to his ollicers , he referred especially to his deep indebtedness to Bro . Perkins , P . M ., the Secretary , whose experience and devction had been most instrumental in contributing to the great success which had attended the social functions of the lodge and to the conduct of its affairs generally .

The VV . M . next proposed "The VV . M . Elect , " and congratulated him upon his approaching elevation . Bro . Husk having suitably acknowledged the compliment , the VV . M . proposed" The Past Masters , " and Bro . Massey , P . M ., responded . Bro . Perkins , P . M ., gave the toast of "The Visitors" which was acknowledged by Bro . J . VV . Stevens , 2234 and 223 S , and by Bro . Trcfelyn David , who during the evening contributed some charming songs .

The toasts of "The Officers and the Organist ( Bro . H . E . Peacock ) " and the Tyler's toast concluded the list . A capital vocal programme added much to the enjoyment of the gathering , the following taking part : Bros . Trefelyn David and II . E . Peacock , and Mr . Horace Gilmer .

De Tatton Lodge , No . 2144 . The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham , on Monday , the 14 th ult ., for thc installation of Bro . S . Eliazarian , J . VV . ( VV . M . elect . ) The lodge was opened by Bro . Wm . Moody , VV . M ., who was well supported by his ollicers , members , and a large number of visiting brethren , amongst whom were Bros . W . Moody , VV . M . ; S . Eliazarian , | . VV . ; C Kenworthy , Sec . ; Milfrey , S . D . ; M . M .

Wells , G . Lewis , P . P . G . D . of C , D . C . j M . Lord , I . G . j C Stilwill , I ' red Johnson , P . M . ; J . Goulding , G . VV . llolford , II . Bailey , F . II . Krause , II . A . Lord , and James II . Lowe . Visitors : Bros . Jno . Sloncs , J . G . Derbyshire , F . G . Richardson , j . W , Leighton , W . Hooper , P . M ., P . G . D . ; A . C Sparkes , Chas . Driver , VV . M . 1134 ; G . Morton , II . Rose , G . Owen , Richd . Newhouse , P . G . Sec . ; Thos . Black , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Dollie , P . M . ; A . Jacobson , P . M . ; G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org . East Lanes ., P . P . G . O . West Uncs . ; H . Stevens , P . M ., P . P . G . C ) . East Lanes . ; and Herbert Brook .

Bro . John Lewis , P . P . G . D . of C . was the I nstalling Master , and very creditably he performed the ceremony . He was ably assisted by Bro . II . Stevens , P . M ., Past P . G . Org . East Lanes ., who addressed the officers and explained their duties , the Installing Master delivering the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . All work being at an end , the lodge was closed , and subsequently the brethren dined , presided over by the VV . M . 'The usual loyal and other toasts were given and responded to , and a very happy meeting terminated .

Bushey Hall Lodge , No . 2323 . The installation meeting of this very nourishing lodge was held at Bushey Hall , on Satuidav , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . C . Newton Cornish , Prov . G . Stwd ' ., VV . M . ; R . J . Banning , P . M ., S . W . and VV . M . elect ; A . R . Bilby , J . W . ; C . E . Keyser , P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . ) . Birch , S . D . ; J . B . Ryley . J . D . ; R . Loveland Loveland , Pres . B . G . P ., D . C . j C . Wintcrbon , Org . ; C Wells , I . G . j S . Ellis , P . M ., Tyler ; C E . Birch , P . M . j J . Larkin , P . M . ; VV . II . E . Stone , G . C . Fisk , G . D . Coleman , C I ) . Christmas , G . L . Hesseltine , C P . Boulton , J . Johnston , VV . II . Grieve , A . Stollery , C l . umley , A . VV . Anderson , VVal Symonds , 11 . Campbell Gowan ,

and Thomas Fenn , Past Pres . B . G . P . 'I he visitors were Bros . F . G . Sharrock , 33 ; A . Home , 21 ; Horace Johnstone , 31 ; J . II . Dimsdale , 1 ; | . Purrott , P . M . 1479 , Prov . S . G . W . ; A . M . Usher , 211 ; K . Millbourne , S . W . 1397 i !'" Levick , P . M . 404 , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . B . Taylor , VV . M . 1904 ; J . Martin , 1239 ; Chas . P . Ayres , P . M . 404 , P . G . S . W . ; Sydney Martin , P . M . 404 ' , P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . B . Murley , 171 S ; W . R . Carter , VV . M . 404 ; D . G . Cockrem , P . M ., J . W . 404 ; P . P . G . Chap . ; | . Blackburn , VV . M . 1549 ; W . Syckelmoore , P . M . 1288 ; W . il . Wheeler , I . G . 2454 ; and Chas . H . StoneP . M . 507 .

, The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . Ii . Keyser , P . M ., P . G . D ., next presented Bro . R . J . Banning , P . M ., S . W . and VV . M . elect , to Bro . C . Niwton Cornish , W . M ., to receive the benefit of installation , which the VV . M . performed in a very creditable manner , likewise giving the three addresses very commendably . The new VV . M . invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . C N . Cornish , P . M ., I . P . M . ; A . R . Bilby , S . W . j J . J . Birch , P . M ., J . VV . ; C Ii . Keyser , P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas . ; A . VV . Orwin , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . Spencer R . A . Buller , Chap . ; J . B . Ryley ,

P . M ., S . D . j C Wells , J . D . ; R . Loveland Loveland , P . M ., Pres . Ii G . P ., D . C ; C . D . Christmas , I . G . j Cbas . VVinterton , Org . ; Ii . C . Fisk and A . VV . Anderson , Stwds . ; and S . Ellis , P . M ., Tyler . A notice of motion was given to the effect that a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to the I . P . M . at the next meeting . Also two brethren as joining members , and one gentleman's name for initiation at the next meeting , which augurs well for the lodge . Letters of apology were sent from the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Halsey , M . P ., the Deputy Piov . G . Master , the Grand Secretary , and other eminent Masons for inability to attend .

The business ol the lodge ended , thc brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , at which the VV . M . most ably presided . 'The cloth removed , the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . 'The Worshipful Master , in presenting the toast of " Ihe Pro Grand Master , thc Deputy Grand Master , and thc rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " remarked that the Bushey Hall lodge was highly honoured in having among its members three Grand Ollicers , and the brethren greatly appreciated their noble services .

In replying , Bro . Loveland Loveland , Pres . lid . Gen . Purps ., said that Bro . Fenn , and himself , were gieatly honoured by being so intimately coupled with the toast . They could both speak of one great pait of the Grand Ollicers duty , respectively being ( he Present and Past President of the Board of General Purposes , and he would assure the brethren so long as the Grand Matter honoured him with the collar , it would be bis utmost aim to do his best for the good of Freemasonry in general , but of that lodge in particular . .

I he VVorshipful Master next presented the toast of " 1 he Provincial Grand Master , Bio . Halsey , M . P ., " in words of strong commendation , all knew his valuable services which he rendered most heartily for the cause . 'I he toast was drunk most enthusiastically . Also that of " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lake , and the rest of the Proviiiciit Grand Officers , Present and Past , " of whom a good number were present , which gave the brethren of the loJge a very great pleasure to see them amongst them .

liro . Purrott , Prov . S . G . W ., in reply , said it was a great honour , as it was always a gnat pleasure , to respond to the toast of the Prov . Grand Ollicers , and to perform whatever duty they were tailed upon to do . He most heartily thanked the brethren . liro . Cornish , I . P . M ., next presented the toast of " Worshipful Master , " remarking he was one of the original founders , and for several years its Secretary , and might say it was through his txevtions the ludge . now hud its being , lie was already a P . M ., in fact the oldest of Lodge 48 , Gateshead , Durham , of which he was Master in 1 S 02 and 1 SC 7 , also P . M . of Lodge GS 5 , Northumberland . With these credentials , the lodge

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would not in the least suffer from want of proper instruction . To mark their apprecia tion , our VV . M . had just received the following telegram : " Congratulations and best wishes from the VV . M ., officers , ami brethren of the Lodge of Industry , Gateshead Durham . " He would ask the brethren to drink to it in bumpers . ' In reply , Bro . Banning , W . M ., said il was a very proud moment of his life to be in

that position at the seventh year of the lodge's existence . His endeavour would be to justify the choico of the brethren , as VV . M ., and if at the end they discovered any lack it would not be through want of zeal on his part , as his heart was with them . It was now 33 years since he rehearsed the ceremony , as W . M ., but he would do his very utmost and thanked them most heartily for such a reception . '

' 1 he VV . M . next gave the toast of " The Visitors " with a good hearty cheer from the brethren of the Bushey Mall Lodge . They were al ! most heartily welcomed , and the VV . M . trusted they would one and all carry away with them a very pleasant recollection of the lodge . Bros . Carter , W . M . 404 , and Ayres , P . M . 404 , most suitably replied , remarking

upon the excellent working and good fellowship which prevailed . Bro . Ayres specially commented upon the excellent services rendered by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Halsey , during the term of 21 years in that position . His services had been acknowledged for the general good , and more particularly in the cause of Freemasonry . On behalf of the visitors they most cordially thanked the brethren .

The toast of " The Past Masters " was most cordially presented by the VV . M ., w h 0 remarked upon their inestimable value . Thc lodge had now six , who in their day had done splendid service to the lodge , especially mentioning Bro . Keyser , who was obli ged to leave early , living in Berkshire . 'This was most ably responded to by Bro . Birch , who on behalf of the I . P . M . and the rest of the Past Masters , wished the VV . M . a most successful year of office . It was entirely with the VV . M . that the idea of founding the lodge arose , and he most heartil y congratulated him on now being the Master .

The W . M ., in presenting the next toast—that of "The Officers , " said it was a most important one . They all did their work admirably , from the lowest to the hi ghest . Bro . Bilby , S . W ., replied most cordially , and trusted the VV . M . would not have cause to regret his choice in any of them . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most eventful evening . An excellent programme of music was rendered , under the directioii of Bro . Prof . J . II . Leipold , G . S . M ., ably assisted by Miss Amy Sargent , Miss Lilian Close , Mr . ( J . Lcipold ( violinist ) , Mr . Ambrose Thome , and Bros . VV . H . Wheeler and W . Sychclmoore . Bro . J . II . Leipold very ably presided at the piano .

Broxbourne Lodge , No . 2353 . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 2 f > th ult ., at the Hadley Hotel , New Barnet , when there were present Bros . II . Monson , VV . M . ; 11 1 Ah rn , S . W . ; E . E . Mulvey , P . P . A . G . D . of C , Treas . ; Ii . J . Gittins , P . M ., Sec J . VV . Hunt , J . D . j T . J . Phillips , I . G . ; T . J . Patrick , Stwd . ; H . Evenden , Tyler-H . G . Holland , P . M . ; S . Lichtenfeld , P . AL ; C . G . Ridgway , Crowther , R . Ridgway , A . A . Hunt , Mendelssohn , Roberts , Frith , Willis , Nicholls , Long , Cryer , Greening ) Sillitoe , Kobelt , Elvin , Kluge , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . T . Winsor , VV . M . i , jy , ' M . Mendelssohn , P . M . 212 ; and Henschcl , 1343 .

Thc lodge having been opened , Bros . Cryer , Kobelt , and Mendelssohn wcre raised to the Degree of M . M ., when the ballot was taken for Mr . W . Kluge , which proving unanimous , that gentleman was duly initiated into Freemasonry . Lodge being closed , a very pleasant evening was spent at the dinner table , enlivened by the harmony of several brethren .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court I lotel , W . C , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . G . Emblin , P . M . 147 , VV . M ; G . Ransford , P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ; T . VV . Lightfoot , VV . Klingenstein , A . I ' . Scholding , W . II . Lowry , T . Rayner , S . Klingenstein , C RansfordVV . H . BullockA .

, , Pringle , II . Mavor , Wm . C Lightfoot , O . C Moore , II . O . Winter , N . Mayer , J . . Van Gelder , Ii . Grahnert , L . VVeenen , A . S . Benjamin , II . Cosins , J . J . Woods , K Ambler , S . Maier , A . J . Johnson , and IL Evenden , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . | . T . Saunders , W . M . 1 . 507 ; R . VV . Sliarman , 1386 ; F . Whicher , 1512 j A . Zachc , 151 :: and VV . T . Pcrrins , 1839 .

The VV . M . elect being unable to attend for installation , thc business consisted in appointing and investing the ollicers , receiving the Auditors' report , notices of motion , and a vote of sympathy , after which the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served in Host Blackliy ' s most approved style . The repast ended , and grace said , the usual toast list claimed attention .

'The first to receive serious response was that of " 'The Charities , " to which liro . VV . Klingenstein replied in a neat speech pregnant with charitable enthusiasm , ami dilating upon the excellence of the Institutions , and the great interest taken in them bj the M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Ollicers . " The W . M . " having been proposed in eulogistic terms ,

Bro . Emblin said : Past Masters , officers , and brethren , I thank you for the coiclial reception you have given to this toast . 1 am very pleased to occupy this chair again under such pleasant surroundings , but I greatly regret—and I am sure you all share trial regret with me—at the unfortunate cause of my occupying this position this evening . Our VV . M . elect is not dangerously ill , but without care his malady might become so . Perhaps the worst part of it is that bis term of office will be less than the full term necessary to entitle him to rank as a Past Master of this lod ge . As he is already a Past

Master , that is not so serious as it would be to one elected to that position for the lirst time . During my year of office I wish you had given me more work to do ; however , I think you will be pleased with the balance-sheet for the year ; the principal credit fur that is due to the Treasurer for the way he takes care of your funds —( The Treasurer remarked that his duties were very light)—and to the Secretary for the accurate way he kept the booksand attends to every detail of his ollice . I am very pleased the Treasurer has given notice of motion to put 10 guineas of the lodge funds on the list of our W . M . elect for the Girls' School . When 1 went up as Steward for that Institution 1 occupied

the premier position for all-England , and I hope you will support Bro . Phillips , and p lace him in the same proud position this year ; both to the credit of himself and the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge —( liru . F . Smithson , P . G . D ., here entered the room , and received a cordial welcome ) . Before resuming my seat , I have great pleasure in proposing the next toast , which is that ot " The Past Masters "—not a numerous body , but the best quality . 1 shall couple with this toast the name of our highly esteemed lirst Master—Bro . VV . 11 . Bullock—and although Bro . Smithson is not a Past Master , he ought to have been , and 1 shall ask him to say a few words . Bro . VV . II . Bullock having biicily replied ,

Bro . VV . F . Smithson , P . G . D ., said : Worshipful Master , ollicers , and brethren , il is true I am not a Past Master of this lodge , but 1 never forget the compliment you p-iid me in inviting me to be your first VV . M . Other engagements prevented me accepting that position , but 1 attended your meetings , and gave you all the advice and assistance I could to get your warrant , and have taken a great interest in the progress and prosperity of the lodge . I have received every lodge summons since the foundation , and carelully keep them . I am pleased to see , and congratulate you upon having done so

much for the Chanties . I hope you will go on and prosper , and never forget tn ,: advice I have always given—only to admit good men and truej carefully keep out all unarm" ' ' candidates who would join liom unworthy motives or simply out of curiosity , and ne . er lose sight of the lirst principals of the Order . When I arrived at this hotel to-ingfij late and tired , I felt I should like to come and spend a pleasant half-huur with you , " >¦' althuugh not having on a wedding garment I came in . I am pleased to see so many ulJ

Iriends and thank you for the hearty receptiun you have given me . ,, Bro . Shannan ( who came Iroin Lincoln to be present ) replying for "The Visiters , expressed regret and disappointment at the absence of the VV . M . elect , as soon as he heard that a lodge composed almost exclusively of members of the tobacco trade ha " been founded he determined to take the first opportunity of visiting it , he was sorry there was no ceremony , but he thanked the brethren for the cordial welcome he liacl

received , and their . splendid hospitality . Bros . Saunders , Zache , and Whicher also replied , the latter causing some amusement by forgetting whether he was a member or a visitor . " the I reasurer and Secretary , " proposed by the W . M . in complimentary te . ""' met with a hearty reception , and liro . Klingenstein having brielly replied , < - Bro . Scholding said : W . M ., officers , and brethren , —I thank you , Worship ' ) s ^ for having again appointed me to this ollice . 1 am pleased to accept the ollice becaus