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what small , but he was deeply grateful to the Grand Secretary for his kindness in consenting to perform the beautiful ceremony which he did in so perfect a manner . In Bro . Crabb they had a W . M . who possessed every qualification for that high office , he having commenced his Masonic career by attending lodges of instruction , and working hard wi , th the result that he soon became an expert in the ritual . He ( Bro . Rosher ) was deeply indebted to the W . M . for his Masonic knowledge and he would have been in bad straits without his tuition . During the W . M . ' s year of office they might look forward to his work being done " second to none " and they all welcomed him in his position and would all work loyally to make his reign an unqualified success .

Bro . Alfred P . Crabb , W . M ., on rising to respond , was received with quite an ovation . He said it was with no ordinary emotion that he rose on that occasion—the proudest and happiest moment of his life—to thank the I . P . M ., Bro . Frank E . Rosher , for the kind but too flattering terms with which hc had proposed his health and the brethren for the hearty manner with which they had received the toast . To be Master of any lodge , was what every good Mason should look forward to , but to be Master of that ancient and honourable lodge gave additional satisfaction and pleasure . He would like to add , but without wishing to praise himself , that he had always worked hard for

the Craft , but during the coming year he could hudly hope to emulate his brilliant predecessors , and all he could promise was to do his best , and man could do no more . He was especially beholden to the Grand Secretary for his services that night as Installing Master . That occasion recalled to him the great obligation he owed to Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., for being his sponsor in Masonry , and to Bro . Howard Thompson , P . M ., for being his seconder . In concluding his speech , which was given with much feeling * , he said , that during his term of office he hoped to continue the two old attributes of the lodge , viz ., " Honour and Generosity . "

Before resuming his seat , the W . M . stated that he had a toast to propose , one of the most important of the evening , viz ., "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and with it he wished to couple the name of the I . P . M ., Bro . Frank E . Rosher , who had done so much good work for the lodge , especially during the last "pear he was the presiding officer , and they all admired the masterly manner in which he hid performed his

duties . All the other Past Masters were so well-known to them that it was not necessary for him to extol their good qualities , and reiterate what a keen interest they took in the well-being of the lodge ; they were ever willing to lend a helping hand to those of us of whom he felt that he was one who needed assistance . The toast was drunk with acclamation , and

Bro . Frank E . Rosher , LP . M ., on rising to respond , was received with much enthusiasm . He stated that he hoped not to have been called upon , but he did not regret it , as it was a grand moment for him to be one of the Past Masters—a great body who would do credit to any lodge—and those present were a fair specimen of what they were . His labours were then ended , and he could rest on any laurels they thought he

might have earned ; but he should like to mention that he had during his term of oflice done the Three Degrees in one evening , and he should have performed two that evening , but the initiate was not able to attend . He thanked the brethren for the kind reception they had given him , and said that he and the other Past Masters would always be glad to give every assistance , should any be ever needed .

Atthe request of the W . M ., Bro . Rosher , LP . M ., presented the toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , " and said that Bro . Letchworth was so well known that his name was a by-word in Masonry , that he need not dilate upon his worth and eminent qualifications , and the great things he had done for the Craft . Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec ; on rising to reply , met with a most enthusiastic reception . He stated that he was proud to have had the honour of installing the VV . M ., but he regretted that his two old friends—Bros . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., and Charles Belton , P . A . G . D . C . —were not present , as he had been associated with them for many years . The toast of " The Visitors" was honoured .

Bro . Sir Joseph Dimsdale , P . G . T . ; responded in a very eloquent speech , as did Bro . J . H . Wainwright , P . M . S , New York . In proposing "The Oflicers , " the W . M . stated that he was extremely fortunate in having an exceedingly good set of oflicers at his back , and he had much pleasure in joining with the toast the name of the S . VV ., Bro . F . Howard Rosher . In responding , Bro . F . Howard Rosher said that he and his colleagues would do their very best to make the W . M . ' s year of oflice a great success . The Tyler ' s toast ended a most successful and enjoyable evening .

Bro . Reginald Groome was assisted in the musical arrangements by Mr . James Blakcby , Bros . Lovett King , Charles Bertram ( The King of Cards ) , and J . Edwards .

Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel on the 2 nd instant , when there were present Bros . William Baker , VV . M . ; J . G . Robeson , S . VV . ; Thomas Stokes , } . W . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Legge , P . M ., Sec ; A . Fergusson , S . D . ; j . C . Peach , J . D . ; Jas . Smith , P . M ., D . C . ; A . J . Rippin , I . G . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; Hughes , P . M . ; Miner , P . M . ; Abbott , P . M . ; Taylor , Franklin , Rawkins , Collins , S . Rippin , Hipwell , Ward , Lloyd , Farr , Fishleigh , Welch , Williams ,

Purhrook , Wetton , Crawshaw , Blaxton , and Dixon . Visitors : Bros . Newman , 65 ; Harlow , G 5 ; and Field , late Port Na ' al Lodge , No . 73 S . Lodge having been opened , thc minutes were read . A candidate for passing arrived too late ( being detained ) , and no work was done . A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

Amity Lodge , No . 137 . Wednesday , the ist instant , may not be inaptly termed a " red-letter day" in the history of the above lodge . On that occasion the lodge celebrated the initiation of the 500 th candidate , an event which does not rank less in importance than the centenary of the lodge , which took place as far back as thc year 1 . SG 5 . Ihis event of itself was of sufficient importance to warrant the lodge in celebrating it in a befitting manner , but added to this the fact that ( he member initiated was no less a personage than the Hon . Frederick Napier Thesiger , son of Lord Chelmsford , and son-in-law of Lord Wimborne , additional lustre was lent to the proceedings .

The cer < niony of initiation took place in lhe lodge-room , situate in the Marketstreet , Poole , and in addition to the members of the lodge , who were present in goodly numbers , the W . M . was supported by a larjje number of visiting brethren from the Provinces of Dorset , Hants , and the Isle of Wight , Bournemouth being strongly represented . The VV . M ., Bro . Herbert Saunders , who is to be heartily congratulated on the way in which the whole ceremony was carried through , was supported by all the officers of tie lodge , with one exception , Bro . C . Carter , D . C , who is away on the Continent .

Amonust ihe visitors were Bros . G . Pitt Lewi ? , O . C , 44 , P . G . Stwd ., P . P . S . G . W . Devon ( Recorder of Poole ) ; the Rev . VV . Mortiin- * r"i lcath , P . G . C . ; Case , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec ; C . II . Gush , S . VV . 622 ; C Pearce , I . P . M . 220 S ; II . Robson , 2208 ; A . Robeitscn , 220 S ; A . Davidson , S . VV . 1037 ; D . Sydenham , P . M . 195 ; G . Habgood , jun ., P . M ., D . C . ( . 22 ; VV . Sloper , 622 ; F . T . Cutler , W . M . 195 ; J . A .

Crawshaw , J . W . iyj ; J . Raymond , 622 ; 11 . VV . G . Knight , S . VV . 220 . S ; O . Rogers , 1 . 12 S ; VV . II . Vye , P . M . 195 ; J . Carter , 2539 ; VV . Davis , P . M . 120 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; I " . Paiker , J . D . 3 SO ; H . G . B . Frampton , C 22 , P . P . G . R <* g . ; J . C Charlton , A . C . Khcher . 132 ; G . E . Bridge , VV . M . 220 S ; W . J . Bick , VV . M . 114 O ; A . Hatt , P . M . S 14 ; VV . VV . Webber , I . P . M . S 14 ; Chas . Laney , 105 ; F . Griffin , P . M . 5 SG ; and II . Harvey , I . W . 220 S .

The officers and m ; mbers who were present were as folio * . vs : Bros . J . II . Whadcoat , LP . M . ; F . P . Oakley , S . VV . ; II . VV . Scratchlcy , J . VV . ; F . A . Sharp , Chap . ; Dugdale , Treas . ; C . J . Woodford , Sec . ; L . VV . Pretty , S . D . ; G . A . Mate , J . D . ; A . II . Yeatman , I . G . ; VV . J . White , Org . ; H . T . Harris , Stwd . ; W . J . Tarrant , P . M . ; H . J . Sydenham , P . M . ; T . S . Furnell , P . M . ; P . E . L . Budge , P . M . ; G : o . Parry ,

PM . ; F . Travers , P . M . ; II . Merrick , P . M . ; Geo . Squibb , Tyler ; G . Cole , 11 . Wakefield , IL Burden , A . Lan *; Iois , Jis . Summers , W . E . Loader , C . Thresh , W . J . Bacon , A . James , VV . S . Hallett , T . ) ohnston , VV . ) . Burden , T . K . Ingram , F . Phillips , P . P . King , S . Short , D . Palk , G . T . ' Budden , VV . j . Collins , O . Collins , 1 * . Grifliths , J . Collier , W . Andrew , J . Condon , and others .

Ihe initiation ceremony , which took place at half-past three in tie afternoon , was earned out in a most impressive manner by Bro . Saunters , W . M ., who was assisted by Brcs . Whadcoat , Sharp , Woodford , Oakley , and Rev . Heath . Immediately afler the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the Guildhall , which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the lodge , where a grand banquet was held under thc presidency of Bro . Saunders . Thc menu , which was of a recherche character ,

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gave every satisfaction , and reflected the greatest credit on Bro . G . W . Green , to whose hands the catering was entrusted . After the meal , the usual toasts given on such occasions were duly honoured . The W . M ., in suitable terms , first submitted "The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G . /' ^ which were accorded the customary Masonic honours .

The next- toast proposed was that of "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand O'fhers e Present and Past . " This was spoken to by Bro . Whadcoat , who said they ought to b exceedingly thankful that they had such a body of gentlemen who were willing to spend their time in the service of the Craft . He mentioned that the Earl of Lathom was only

just recovering from the great bereavement he had sustained by the death of his wife , and , with the other officers , was now throwing himself more enthusiastically than ever into the work of promoting the success of the Craft . They were honoured that evening by the presence of two Past Grand Officers , Bros . Rev . VV . Mortimer Heath , Past G . Chap ., and Case , P . G . S . B ., whom they accorded a most hearty welcome .

Bro . the Rev . W . M . Heath , the first to respond , congratulated Lodge Amity on the ioth jubilee of the candidature of the lodge , and said it was a most auspicuous occasion for the members , by whom it would be sure to be long remembered . He esteemed it a privilege to be there that day , and congratulated the lodge on the proofs of its good working during the many years that were past , and remarked that it was a good augury for the future . Judging trom what he had seen that afternoon , as to the manner in which the ritual was carried out , Lodge Amity would never be behindhand ,

but would always bear a high reputation . He spoke of the good working of the Grand Lodge , and attributed it to the able brethren who conducted the affairs of that august body . The W . M . next gave "The R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Montague John Guest ; the Dep . P . G . M ., VV . Bro . Brymer , M . P . ; and the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " He said that he had received a letter fro . ai Bro . Brymer , M . P ., regretting his inability to be present , but they had a good representative present in the person of Bro . Case , whose name was coupled with the toast , as well as those of Bros . F . P . Oakley and W . D . Dugdale . t

Bro . Case congratulaed Bro . Saunders and the ollicers who assisted him on the way in which the ceremony was performed that afternoon . Bro . Whadcoat next submitted the toast of "The Worshipful Master of Lodge Amity , " remarking that Bro . Saunders commenced at the bottom of the ladder , and had gone through every office until he had obtained the proud position he now held . Their VV . M . was to be envied on having to preside over such a large gathering of brethren and on such an occasion , which would stand out unique in the annals of the lodge .

Bro . Saunders briefly returned thanks for the hearty way in which the toast had been received . He felt that to be a very proud moment in his life at having to preside over the initiation of their 500 th member . He regarded it as the most auspicious event in the lodge's history . Bro . Dugdale submitted the next toast , that of " The Newly-initiated Candidate , Bro . the Hon . F . J . N . Thesiger . "

Bro . Thesiger suitably acknowledged it , and apologised for the absence of his father , Lord Chelmsford , who would have been present had not a prior engagement prevented him . Bro . Woodford submitted " The Visitors . " Bros . G . Pitt Lewis , Q . C , Gush , D . Sydenham ( who said that was the jubilee year of his being initiated as a Mason ) , Griffin , Cutler , and Bick responded .

"The Masonic Charities" was next given by Bro . Oakley , who referred to the excellent work done tor the Benevolent Institutions by Bro . Dugdale , who , with Bros . Whadcoat and Woodford responded to the toast . It was remarked that the Dorset Mas . nic Charity was in a flourishing state at the present time . The VV . M . proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " which was replied to by all present . The Tyler's toast brought the enjoyable evening ' s proceedings to a close .

Songs wer- rendered by a number of the brethren , Bro . VV . j . White presiding at the pianoforte . —Bournemouth Visitors' Directory .

St . George Lodge , No . 242-The first meeting of this Iodge under its new W . M . was held in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , the 3 rd instant . Present : Bros . G . Smith , VV . M . ; L Constable , acting I . P . M . ; T . W . Turner . S . W . ; F . Duff , J . W . ; A . W . Fretwell , D . C , acting Sec . ; H . Foster , S . D . ; C Reasbeck , J . D . ; T . Anslay , acting I . G . ; H . C White , Org . ; C . Goldthorpe , Charity Steward ; J . Hirst , acting Tyler ; J . F . Hanson , A . Bridge , C . Hopkinson , and others . Visitors : Bros . M . Dowson , 14 S 2 , and J . Constable , 2259 .

The lodge having been opened , letters of apology for absence were read from several officers and brethren . Bro . C Goldthorpe was appointed Almoner , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the ante-room , where light refreshments werc served by Bro . F . IL Buckland . The usual Masonic toasts and songs followed .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . Bro . J . C . Malcolm , P . M . 306 , Dep . Prov . G . M . VVest Yorks , is doing his best to become personally acquainted with the lodges in the province , and on Thursday , the 5 th ult ., he made an official visit at the regular monthly meeting of this lodge . In the temporary absence of the VV . M ., the lodge was opened by Bro . Bailey , I . P . M ., the officers present being Bros . John Niven , as I . P . M . ; Chas . H . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Betteridge , B . A ., Chap . ; John T . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec . ; J . B . Fearnley , as S . VV . ; I . A . DrakeI . W .: T . P . Svkes . S . D .: Wm . Dockwu ID ? . 5 .

, Hedley , I . G . ; J . C . Cooper , Tyler ; and T . II . Bedford and J . IL Tovnend , Stwds . Visitors : Bros . John C Malcolm , P . M . 30 G , P . G . D . Eng ., Dep . P . G . M . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M . 1034 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Holland , W . M . 1018 ; T . Twivy , P . M . 101 S ; C . V . Woodcock , W . M ., W . C . Dixon , and T . VV . Waite , all of 164 S ; 11 . F . Scales , 339 ; and A . J . Taylo-, Org . 2 GG 9 . The Dep . Prov . G . M ., with the Prov . G . Cheers present , havinir entered , were

saluted , and the business of the meeting was proceeded with . Bro . J . L . Turner was raised to the Third Degree by the acting W . M ! j the working tools were explained by Bro . Drake , J . W . ; and the charge delivered by Bro . Fearnley , acting S . VV . Notice of a motion for a future meeting with a view to change the time of the bdge meetings , and also a notice of a proposition of a candidate for initiation were given , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

Refreshment followed , after which the usual loyal an ] Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Malcom , P . G D ., respond to the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and also as Deputy I'rov . Grand Master for Prov . Grand Lodge , in doing which , he expressed the pleasure it had given him to visit the lodge . lis was gratifnd with the proceedings of the meeting , and congratulated the VV . M . on the efficiency of the working , and he would be pleased to make a satisfactory report to the Prov . Grind Master on the condition of the lodge .

"Ihe Visitors , " submited by Bro . Last , P . P . G . R ., Sec , was acknowledged by Bros . Holland , W . M . 101 S ; C . V . Woodcock , W . M 1 G 4 S ; and Wilson , P . P . G . Std . Br . The Tyler ' s toast closed avery pleasant meeting . Songs were rendered by Bros . Townend , Sykes , Djck *; ey , and Last , a recitation by Bro . Wilson , P . P . G . Std . Br ., whilst Bro . Taylor delighted the brethren with his violin

Humber Installed Masters' Lodge , No . 2494 . The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Freemaspns' Hall , Osborne-street , Hull , on the 3 rd inst . In the absence of the VV . M ., the I . P . M . ( Bro . J . Bilson ) took the chair . There was a go ) d attendance of the numbers . Bro . M . C . Peck , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., read a paper upon "A Revie . v of the Ancient Charges . " Bro . Peck said the VV . M . some time ago asked him to read a paper that night , and in a weak mjme . it he consented . When , however , he came to consider th : task which he had undertaken he soon found that the subject was so extensive that much mjre leisure and stronger health