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never had a wry word vvith any brother of the Lewis Lodge . I remember distinctly when I was initiated by Bro . Powell together vvith the S . W . and J . W ., making use of something of this rxpressim : " That I looked upon Masonry as being such a brilliant light that I could not possibly hope to add one ray to its brilliancy , " but I also added this sentiment : " I hoped the day would never dawn when I should cast a shadow over its fair fame . " The

appreciative remarks of the I . P . M . lead me to think that that dav has no yet dawned . The W . M . said : It is novv my proud privilege to propose to you the toast of "The I . P . M . " He his laboured well during the past year , and is in all ways worthy of the jewel vvhich the lodge unanimously voted him , and vvhich I now present to him , and I am sure vve ali express a devout prayer that T . G . A . O . T . U . vvill give him many years of

happiness and prosperity to wear the jewel of his mother lodg-e . Bro . Keddell : W . M . and Brethren , —I appreciate to the full the compliment you have paid me in drinking my health so heartily and presenting me vvith this jewel . I shall wear it vvith pride for two reasons—one is that 1 feel sure that not only is it an expression of appreciation of my work during the past year , it is the outcome of the brotherly feeling

vvhich exists between myself and every brother of the lodge . The other is the consciousness that I have filled every office in the lodge . Bro . Usherwood , in proposing the toast of " The Initiates , " said he vvas very pleased to have to propose the health of a brother who , he was sure , would prove a credit to the Lewis Lodge . The seriousness with vvhich they had taken the First Degree convinced him that they possessed

the qualities of a good Free and Accepted Mason . The toast vvas cordially received , and , in reply , Bro . Jackson said : I suppose there comes a time in every man ' s life when he realises the truth of the old proverb" Speech is silver , but silence is golden . " Now , that is my experience at the present time . I would far rather have the golden portion ; but I have learned that oDedience is one of the first lavvsof Freemasonry , and , as the W . M . has called

upen me to say a few words , I must submit . When a member of my profession rises to speak , his hearers generally settle themselves down to a firstly , secon My , thirdly , and fourthly application , but to-night I shall confine myself to two points . In the first place , I have been particularly struck with the decorum and solemnity vvith vvhich

the ceremony through vvhich I have passed to-night has been conducted . Then , again , the Craft has a reputation for genuine Brotherhood , vvhich certainly appears to exist in the Lewis Lodge . 1 am pleased to become identified vvith the Fraternity , and thank you for admitting me a member of your lodge . Bro . Demara also suitably replied .

Imperial Lodge ( No . 1694 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at Cloots' Restaurant , Victoria-street , Westminster , on the 20 th ult . There were present Bros . C . W . Stephenson , W . M . ; R . J . C . Davis , S . W . ; R . Bradley , J . W . ; Reid Todd , Treas . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Sec . ; C . J . Watkins , S . D . ; G . Krehl , j . D . ; F . L . Moir , Org . ; it . B . V . J oachim , LG . ; S . Ellis , Tyler ; W . S . E . Davis , P . M . ; E . Morton Daniel , VV . F .

Woods , P . M . ; W . Hicks . P . M . ; H . H . Hyde Clarke , P . M . ; C . H . Cumberland , J . W . Watkins , Fred . C . Davison , J . Braddick , W . Norton , D . Beveridge , P . S . Cooper , W . G . Spence , Robt . T . Cooper , G . Barwell , Jarrett Cook , and C . L . Tuckey . Visitors : Bros . Captain Graham Gordon , 2310 ; C . Kempton , 2021 ; B . Fickling , P . M . S 58 ; Armfield , 1642 ; G . M . Muir Wood , 2127 ; H . F . Gardner Salt , P . M . 19 S 2 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .

The usual lodge business having been transacted , Bro . R . J . C . Davis , the W . M . elect , was most impressively installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . C . W . Stephenson . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his ofiicers . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Sam . Barwell , and he vvas initiated by the VV . M ., whose working vvas of the very best , and it vvas much

appreciated by the members and visitors . The next duty of the W . M . vvas , as he remarked , a very pleasant one , to present Bro . C W . Stephenson , the LP . M ., with a Past Master's jewel for his able services in thc chair , and he ( the W . M . ) hoped to have his great assistance and counsel during his year of office . Bro . Stephenson , in suitable terms , expressed his heartfelt thanks for the kind appreciation of his services , vvhich to him vvas an honour and

pleasure . ' 1 he lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , vvhich vvas prepared by Bro . Cloots in his well known style , and ably served under his personal superintendence . The Worshipful Master gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , vvhich vvere duly honoured . Bro . C . W . Stephenson , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said that it was vvith the greatest

pleasure he submitted the toast . The members had seen that night the more than excellent working of the ritual by their W . M . and they vvere proud to have such an efficient wnkman and one vvho would fulfil all his duties admirably , and he tendered him his hearty congratulations and whhed him a happy year of office . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and Bro . R . J . C . Davis , on rising to respond , had a great reception , ln

biief hut tlcquent terms h" stated that he could not express in words vvhat he felt at that moment . He had attained thc height of his ambition in that his mother and only lodge . He never thought that he would have sufficient ability to occupy the chair , but novv that he was in that proud position he would do his very best to keep up the great prestige of the lodge . In giving the toast of "The Initiate , " the W . M . observed

that the lodge was fortunate in having a steady inflow of new members . He was glad to receive Bro . S . Barwell in the lodge , and he vvas proud of having an initiate at his ( the W . M . ' s ) installation . Bro . Barwell , in responding , said that while he was undergoing the ordeal of initiation hc was not asked to say much , but it appeared , to him that at the banqueting tajle more vvas expected of him . He hoped to become a

good Mason , and a credit to the lodge . If at any time he was asked and could render any assistance , he would be only too glad to do anything for the good of the Craft . 'Ihe W . M . gave " The Visitors , " and he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . C . Kempton , oi the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge , remarking that the members were greatly indebted to that lodge , as it vvas through their aid that the Imperial Lodge had succeeded in getting Miss Gladys Jones , a daughter of their deceased member , elected

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at the head of the poll at the last Girls' election on her first application . Bro . Kempton responded , stating that he vvas proud to be present that evening and to reply to the toast . He had seen the working in many lodges , but that of their W . M . could notbe excelled . He felt sure that the initiate would never forget vvhat he had gone through , the ceremony having been so beautifully performed . He vvas indeed glad

that Miss Jones had been elected on her first attempt . Her father , Bro . Jones , vvas a member of his regiment , where he vvas honoured and respected . "The Past Masters" vvas next given , the W . M . making special men ' . ion of Bro . C . W . Stephenson , LP . M . Bro . Stephenson , in reply , said that he had received kindness from them all , and he took that opportunity to thank his officers and the Past Masters for their great

support while he vvas in the chair . He appreciated the jewel vvhich had been presented to him , and vvhich he should always honour . Bro . W . F . Woods , P . M ., also responded . He stated that when he vvas the W . M . of the lodge , he had initiated four of the officers vvho had been invested that evening , and he vvas more than proud that his initiates were going forward . Their genial W . M . would not require any assistance ,

but if he did , the Past Masters would be willing to do anything to promote the interests of the lodge . Bros . H . Clarke , P . M ., and Cumberland , also replied , the latter remarking that the W . M . vvas his child , he having introduced him into Masonry , and he vvas gratified to see him in his exalted position . In eulogistic terms , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Officers . " He had perfect confidence in them , and

vvho he felt sure would give him punctual attendance and everv assistance . He coupled the names of the Treasurer and Secretary , remarking that they vvere both efficient and indefatigable ofiicers , and had done everything to make the the lodge the great success it vvas . Bro . R . Kradley replied in an able speech , observing that if it fell to his lot to go into the chair , he would hope to do the working as well as thU so ably performed by their W . M .

Bro . G . krehl also responded , ln eloquent and pathetic terms he referred to the late Bros . Nichols and Jones , vvho had died in the past year . Bros . Reid Todd , Treas ., and J . N . 'Frye , P . M ., Sec , also replied in appropriate terms . The Tyler's toast closed a very happy and pleasant evening , and one that will long be remembered by the members and visitors , and the W . M . is to be congratulated on the great success of the meeting .

The vocal entertainment was of the very best , and vvas highly appreciated . Great praise is due to Bro . Frank L . Moir , Organist , vvho carried out thc necessary arrangements . The following also took part : Mrs . Frank Moir , Miss Emily Himing , Mr . H . Greene , Bros . D . Beveridge ( recitation ) , Captain Graham Gordon , W . Hicks , P . M ., C . VV . Stephenson , and P . S . Cooper ( prestidigateur ) , but special mention should be made of the two ladies and Bros . Beveridge and P . S . Cooper . Bro . Geo . Muir Wood ably presided at the pianoforte .

Farringdon Without Lodge ( No . 1745 . —This important civic lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 27 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . N . P . Lardner , W . M . ; H . Herbert , S . W . ; C Bachoffner , J . VV . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Murphy , | . D . ; Dr . Hinton , M . A ., Asst . Org . ; Capt . Walls , G . Stwd .. I . P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; G . Herbert , P . M . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . M . ; J . W . Gaze , P . M . ; C . Moore , C . C , P . M . ; and B . Turner , C . C , P . M . Among

the visitors vvere Bros . W . Heath , P . M . 7 GG ; E . Burnitt Lane , Mus . Bac , P . M . 17 G 5 ; H . Johnson , 420 ; T . J . Harding , M . A ., late 1859 ; T . S . Newell , SGo ; J . Adams , 119 S ; T . O . Holgarth , 1295 ; and J . R . Brown , 13 G 4 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Grant Mason was passed to the Second Degree . The VV . M . added considerably to the effect of the ceremony by giving a full description of the working

tools of the Degree . A sum of money was voted to relieve the necessities of a distressed member of the lodge . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . W . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ; and others . The lodge vvas then closed and adjourned till thc last Monday in January . A banquet followed . The Worshipful Master gave the numerous toasts

effectively , but commendably brief . The visitors and Past Masters , in their respective replies , congratulated the W . M . upon his impressive working , vvhich many an older Mason might vvith advantage follow . The evening vvas agreeably passed , Bros . Dr . Hinton , Mus . Doc . ; E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac . ; G . Herbert , and J . Young kindly contributed instrumental and vocal selections , which enhanced the general enjoyment .

Victoria Park Lodge ( No . 1 S 16 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge took place at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , on Thursday , the 23 rd ultimo , under the presidency of Bro . D . Meiklereid , W . M ., and he vvas supported by Bros . VV . B . Abraham , P . M . ; A . Govier , P . M . ; W . Watkins , P . M . ; A . Reid , S . W . ; E . Reed , J . W . ; C Reeve , P . M ., Treas . ; R . A . Longvvorth

S . D . ; J . Thresher , J . D . ; T . Hallett , D . C ; T . Coivell . I . G . ; T . H . Harris , Steward ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; H , Stewart , P . M ., Tyler ; S . F . Thornton , F . Mergenthaler , E . Cockerell , I . Marcks , G . P . Hans , S . J . Owers , W . | . Craig , I * :. E . I'oster , C . Still , J . Hurst , E . H . Child , VV . H . Brain , J . J . Lane , K . Thompson , K . Deans , J . Jacobs , L . Perry , A . Greeves , A . G . Hopkins , T . M . Axford , VV . H . Shepherd , and J . J . Collingwood . Visitors : Bros . W . G .

Sione , 2291 ; E . Clemens , 171 G ; J . Bracket :, 1342 ; E . Mayts , ji ; W . Bale , 8 79 ; 1 . Mills , 17 G 5 ; and others . i he lodge being opened , Mr . T . Knight vvas balloted for , which proved unanimous , and Bro . J . H . Blackett , 1342 , vvas also balloted for and approved as a joining member . Bros . Hurst , Child , Cockerell , Owers , Brain , Hans , Marcks , and Thompson were then raised . After some further Masonic business , the lodge was duly

closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The loyal toasts and that of "The Grand Ollicers" having been duly honoured , The LP . M ., liro . Abraham , proposed "The W . M ., " in eulogistic terms , vvho brielly and appropriately replied . Bros . Govier and Abraham responded for * ' The Past Masters . " For "Thc Officers" Bros . Reed , S . W ., and E . Smilh , S . D ., replied .

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Bro . Reeve , P . M ., to whom a jewel was presented for his eminent services as Treasurer of the lodge for many years , expressed the great pleasure it gave him to know that he possessed the esteem of the brethren . He also feelingl y alluded to the recent death and interment of Bro . George Morris , for many years his predecessor in the office of Treasurer . His health had long been failing and he had at last succumbed . He died in perfect peace and hopes of

everlasting happiness . The initiates being absent , Bro . Blackett , the joining member responded , expressing'his thanks . _ The intervals were filled up vvith music . Miss Maude sang " When the tide comes in" ( J . Barnby ) , " A damsel fair was singing" ( Ganz ) , "Carmen" ( Lane Wilson ) :

Bro . Lambert Wilson gave " Oh , oh ! hear the wild winds blow" ( Mattel ) , * "Oueen of the earth " ( Pinsuti ) ; Bro . Riley sang "The Skipper , " and Bvo . T . Hallett " Bonnie Annie Laurie . " Bro . Craig and others also obliged . Bro . Hans performed a cornet solo ( " Leviathan , " ) vvith great taste and power of execution . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .

United Northern Counties Lodge ( No . 212 S ) . —The installacion meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Inns of Court Hotel , when a large and distinguished company vvere present . The W . M ., Bro . Frank Wright , presided , and there were also in lodge Bros . C . R . Lee , S . VV ., Master elect ; R . P . Keates , J . W . ; Rev . H . A . Hebb , Chap . ; W . Masters , Sec ; R . Davi on , S . D .: E . Leonard , I . D . ; G . 1 . Wood , D . C ; E . C R .

Oxley , LG . ; W . E . Porter , Stwd . ; H . J . Ciller , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Bullock , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; T . Bateman Fox , P . M . ; W . F . Smithson , P . M ., P . G . D . ; R . W . Bourne , P . M . ; G . Ratliffe , P . M . ; W . W . Clayton , P . M . ; G . J . Pringle , P . M . ; Hy . Smith , D . P . G . M . West Yorks ( hon . mem . ); J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ( hon . mem . ); F . B . Wood , Jno . Munro , C J . Weller , B . Murgatroyd , A . G . Hall , T . Moysey , H . Evenden ,

P . M ., Tyler . ; Hy . Riley , G . B . Davis , H . L . Batting , J . Lockett . V . H . Wyatt Wingrave , S . B . Bolas , T . D . Chant . J . Kershaw , R . S . Ayling , C . Page , VV . N . Haydon , and G . H . Oddy . Visitors : Bros , the Rt . Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., P . G . M . West Yorks ; C . E . Keyser , 2 , P . G . D . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; S . Cochrane , G . Treas . ; W . D . Church , 1365 ; T . B . Wigg , 1024 ; H . Massey , 1 G 0 , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; J . Barker , 1102 ; E . C Lewis ,

170 G ; J . McFinlay , 2310 ; E . J . Spencer , 221 S ; J . Percy Fitzgerald , 216 S ; T . Cumberland , 939 ; S . Jennings , 142 ; A . F . Mullinson , 23 S 0 ; H . Bladon , 1 S 39 ; H . Faija , 1540 ; G . Lorington , 857 ; J . L . Anderson , 20 G ; C . R . Spaull , 822 ; J . W . Stephens , 2466 ; H . C . Pegg , 1909 ; F . B . Cameron , 12 G 0 ; T . Brown , 1597 ; R . Hadley , 1932 ; and M . Davis , 1474 . The only business on the paper vvas the installation ot the

new VV . M ., another important function , the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . Masters , vvith a present for Mrs . Masters , on the commemoration of their silver wedding . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , the first W . M . of the lodge , was asked by the W . M . to perform the ceremony of installation , and Bro . Cumberland having taken the chair , Bro . Wright presented to him Bro . Cuthbert R . Lee , S . VV ., W . M . elect . Thereupon Bro . Cumberland duly installed Bro . Lee , and ,

after the hearty congratulations of the brethren had been offered , and Bro . F . Wright invested with the collar of I . P . M ., Bro . R . P . Keates was invested as S . W . ; Bros . R . Davison , J . VV . ; Rev . H . A . Hebb , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . Devon , Chap . ; G . J . Wood , P . M ., PiP . G . Purst . Derbyshire , Treas . ; W . Masters , P . M ., P . G . Steward , Sec ; E . Leonard , S . D . ; E . C Rice Oxley , J . D . ; W . H . Bullock , P . M ., D . C ; VV . E . Porter , I . G . j V . H . W .

Wingrave and B . Murgatroyd , Stewards ; and H . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel wis presented to Bro . F . VVright , I . P . M . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . Thc usual toasts followed . In giving "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said the Queen they wished her every happiness , and the Craft they hoped it would flourish for ever .

In giving "The M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . asked the brethren to drink his health as that of an earnest and sincere Mason , and the first gentleman in the world . Bro . W . H . Bullock , P . M ., made an excellent speech in proposing " The Earl ot Lathom , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Dep . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " and stated that the Earl of Lathom had honoured the lodge by becoming a member of

it . They were honoured vvith the presence of Bro . the Rt . Hon . VV . L . Jackson , Prov . G . M . for West Yorkshire , who , he hoped , would follow thc example of his predecessor , Bro . Tew , an illustrious brother , well known in that lodge , vvho , by his gentle manner and loveable nature , had endeared himself to every member of thc lodge . Ihe younger members of the lodge did not remember him , but the founders remembered him , and would not forget him to

their dying day . He would suggest to Bro . Jackson that if he should think lit to join the Masonic circle in Lor . don he could not do better than join the United Northern Counties Lodge . In the course of the replies by Bros . Brownrigg , Cochrane , Eve , and Smithson , Bro . Cochrane informed the brethren of the truly hospitable reception the visitors had at Leeds in September , when Bro . Jackson was installed

as Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . , Bro . VV . Masters , P . M ., proposed "The Provincial Grand Masters of the Northern Counties , " and said that impoitint men in the country took the office of Prov . G . M . These weie the Maiquisof Zetland , the Duke of Devonshire , the Duke of St . Albans , Col . Starkie , Victor Williamson , Sir Matthew White Ridley , Lord Lathom and Hro . Jackson . It would he foolish if he vvere to attempt to say a word about the quality of these brethren ; most cr

them vvere well known in the State , well known in socw life , well known in Masonry . What more could be said- ot men so well known . Several of them vvere members of Ine lodge and he sincerely hoped as years went by they would have many more , because the lodge was a rallying po for noithern Masons , especially of the northern provinces which took interest in thc Masonic Charities , who came "P elec

four or live times a year to the Charity meetings and - tions with very large inlluence . Bro . Jackson , "" ' } , " " nately for his ofiice , succeeded a brother , a member ot tins lodge , Bro . Tew , a man whose name vvas a household woro in thc northern counties and in this lodge , a man they ai respected and loved deeply . If Bro . Jackson succeed ™ half as well as Bro . Tew he would be thoug ht of well in tn « lodge and in the province .