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humble , for he felt within himself that he never could reach that high standard of excellence , set up , and reached by his predecessor , and those excellent Masters who had preceded him , and while he did not approach the task before him with a light heart , or a vain self-sufficiency , he did not approach it with the timidity of a coward , but rather with a determination to work up to that standard

by every means in his power . Sustained by the ever ready assistance and council of the P . M . ' s , and aided by the support and forbearance of the brethren , he trusted at the end of his term of office to hear them say " Well done Bro . Jolly . " Let then brotherly love and unity prevail ; bear and forbear ; strive with him , and for him , and then , as unsullied as he had received it , he would hand down to

his successor the prestige of the Henley Lodge . He concluded by thanking them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid rounds of cheers . The toast of "The P . M . ' s" followed , and Bros . Ives , Elder , Brayshaw , and Lewis responded . "The Visitors" was the next toast , add Bros . Penfold , White , Roland , Harris , Campbell , Sanderson , and others

returned thanks . "The Initiate" was warmly toasted , and briefly returned thanks . "The Officers" followed , and Bros . Paul , Savage , Vance , Ives , and Canning responded , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were most harmonious and enthusiastic .

We may add in conclusion that the room has been lengthened 12 feet , and Bro . West has presented a handsome and valuable silk banner to the lodge , designed and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , which puts an artistic finished to the already pretty and comfortable appearance to the room . It was greatly admired , and a cordial vote of thanks was tendered Bro . West for his

welcome present . BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., in the Molyneux Assembly Rooms , to instal the VV . M . elect for the ensuing year . The lodge was formed , some 14 years ago , to accommodate brethren in the rising town from which it takes its name , Bro . S . K . Ibbs being the first

Master ; and many prominent citizens in the borough , including more than one mayor , have been placed on its roll . The chair was taken by Bro . Isaac Platts , VV . M ., supported by Bros . R . Scott , S . W . ; Job Clarke , J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; H . Wyatt , P . P . G . A ., Secretary ; J . C . Paterson , P . M . ; VV . H . Clemmey , P . M . ; J . Duncan , iun ., P . P . G . D . C ; Councillor W . R . Brewster , P . M . ;

H . Molyneux , P . M . ; Councillor J . Musker , Rev . E . F . Neep , Chaplain ; Rev . W . H . Neep , and others . Avery influential contingent of visitors from neighbouring lodges included Bros . R . White , VV . M . 241 ; R . Wright , S . W . 220 ; Richard Brown , P . P . G . J . ; VV . Wilkinson , P . M . 10 S 6 ; R . Foote , P . G . J . ; W . Warhurst , J . W . 1756 ; C Banrerv , P . M . I 7 s 6 ; lohn Davies , W . M . 1325 ; James

Pendleton , P . M . 241 ; Simon Jude , J . W . 241 ; 1 . Hatton , W . M . 2042 ; Rev . John Stowell , W . M . 1350 ; and others . The VV . M . elect , Bro . R . Scott , S . W ., was presented by Bros . Councillor Isaac Platts , W . M ., and Clemmey , P . M ., and the installation ceremony was most effectively performed bv Bro . John Duncan , iun ., P . P . G . A . D . C . The officers

for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Bros . Isaac Platts , I . P . M . ; Job Clarke , S . W . ; Dr . Herbert Taylor , J . W . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ( re-elected for the 12 th time ); Harold Wyatt , P . P . G . A . Sec , Secretary ; L . VV . Hayes , Asst . Secretary ( by proxy ); VV . Brogden , S . D . ; J . Alexander , J . D . j R . C . Vaughan , I . G . ; J . G . Forsyth , Organist ; J , M . Hogarth , S . S . ; S . Hale ,

J . S . ; James Gill , A . S . ; K . Harley , P . M ., U . L .. ( by proxy ); and Robert Blake was re-elected Tyler . The brethren were afterwards very satisfactorily catered for by Bro . C . A . Luker , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a

handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . Platts by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge . A pleasing selection of music was provided by Bros . H . J . Nicholls , T . C . Fargher , J . Busfield , J . Hogarth , and J . Quayle , under the able direction of Bro . John G . Forsyth , Organist .

EAST GRINSTEAD . —Sackville Lodge ( No . 1619 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . A . M . Betchley , VV . M . ; T . Smith , S . W . ; G . D . Woolgar , J . W . ; E . A . Head , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . Hopkinson , I . P . M ., P . G . P ., acting Sec . ; VV . Hosken , S . D . ; H . S . Martin , J . D . ; S . M . Woolgar , Org . ; J . Cooper , acting I . G . ; H . Histed , Stwd . ; W .

Rudge , ' P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Histed , T . Mitchell , G . Wilson , and H . Leeney . The lodge was opened in due form , and the forma ) business having been gone through , the VV . M ., in his usual correct manner , passed Bro . G . Wilson , and initiated three candidates , viz ., Messrs . Baker , Henning-Smith , and White , Bro . T . Smith , S . W ., most effectively giving the

charge . A vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . H . L . Martin on his recovery from his recent serious illness , for which Bro . Martin feelingly returned thanks . Bro . G . D . Woolgar proposed , and Bro . Hopkinson seconded , that a letter be written by the Secretary , on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . Sir F . VV . Truscott , thanking him most cordially

for his presentation of his portrait as G . W . to the lodge , which was carried with acclamation . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hopkinson for his gift of the original manuscript of the opening and closing hymns used by the lodge . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the adjoining club room for refreshment .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 165 G ) . — This prosperous lodge met at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the Sth inst . Among tliDse present were Bros . J . Piller , VV . M . ; Elsam , acting S . W . ; Chandler , J . W ., W . M . elect ; T . VV . Ockendcn , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ;

Jobbins , S . D . ; Bonell , I . G . j VV . 'I . Peat , Organist ; Drummond , D . C ; Gerhold , W . S . ; J . I'eatherstone , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; Walls , P . M . ; Masters , E . Dare , II . Sapsworth , Grant , Bond , Spooner , T . J . Smith , J . Hunt , J . J . Smith , Plambock , Rice , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , P . M . 201 , & c ; Williams , P . M . 975 ; Pas ^ P . M . 1269 ;

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Radcliffe , P . M . 1663 ; Bugler , S . W . 975 ; Mason , 132 S ; Aylesford , 1694 ; Middleweek , 1793 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., & c , was announced and saluted in due form . Bro . Chandler having been duly presented , was ably installed into the chair of K . S . by VV . Bro . Thrupp . The officers appointed and invested were as follows : Bros . Ockendeh , S . W . ;

Handel , J . W . ; the Rev . C . D'Crespigny , Treasurer ; Peat , Secretary ; Bonell , S . D . ; Drummond , J . D . ; Brier , I . G . ; T . J . Smith , Organist ; Dare , D . C ; Sapsworth , W . S . ; Grant , A . W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . J . Piller , a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to W . Bro . Thrupp for his services as Installing Officer . A

committee having been appointed to revise by-laws , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by Bro . Plambock . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed , and were interspersed with instrumental , vocal , and dramatic selections by Bros . Walls , Peat , Grant , Jobbins , T . J . Smith , and Page .

SHANKLIN . —Chine Lodge ( No . 1 S 84 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . Alfred Greenham , VV . M . ; Frank Rayner , J . W . ; Rev . George Avery , Chap . ; F . Cooper , Treas . ; L . Colenutt , Sec . ; C H . Moorman , S . D . ; A . F . Swayne , J . D . ; William Decks , D . C ; J . VV . Cantelow , I . G . ; W . Thompson , Stwd . ; VV . J . jMcer , Tyler ; Francis Newman , P . P . G . S . W . ;

John Bailey , I . P . M . j C . Riddick , and A . H . Brown . Visitors : Bros . T . H . J . Petherick , P . M . 551 ; J . Webber , 551 ; F . Trueman , 551 ; VV . Cluett , 1 S 6 Y ); G . Cluett , 1 S 69 ; and G . Withers , iSCy . The very lengthy minutes of the installation meeting having been read by the Secretary , the ballot was taken for a joining member , and for three candidates for initiation ,

which was unanimous 111 their favour . I he brother of the W . M ., Mr . Robert Grecnham , and Mr . H . S . Haley , were then introduced and initiated . The W . M . then rose and proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . J . H . McQueen , P . M . and W . M . Enoch Lodge , No . 11 , for generously endowing the chair of Chine Lodge with two votes in the Aged Freemasons'Institution . He said : "Brethren , —1 feel quite sure I shall be echoing the sentiments of ever } ' member of

Chine Lodge when I propose that we tender to Bro . McQueen our best thanks for his handsome gift . He has indeed signalised his membership with us , for , at our first meeting after he was elected , Chine Lodge receives not only proofs of his generosity , but proofs of his deep interest in Masonry ; and , brethren , if I associate myself with those thanks in a marked degree , it is because that it was at my installation that this spontaneous gift of Bro . McQueen's

was made , and if I had further the privilege of determining the Institution the votes should be in , I did not do so until I knew the wishes of Bro . McQueen . Therefore , brethren , I feel that as my installation was honoured , and my appeal for charity generally evoked this kind offer , in just so great a degree do 1 feel and wish to express my appreciation and thanks to Bro . McQueen . We felt quite proud when he came amongst us as a visitor and as a P . M . of a very ancient

lodge , and we feel still more so now that he is a member of our lodge and the W . M . of the Old Enoch Lodge , No . 11 . " You must remember , brethren , that Bro . McQueen has not known our lodge twelve months , yet in that short time he has given us practical proofs of his interest in it , and has made many friendships among our members . " Yet , while Masonic claims of other and older lodges , perhaps , pressed in with prior ties , Bro . McQueen has endowed the chair of Chine Lodge with two votes in the

Aged Freemasons' Institution for all time , and I trust , brethren , that Chine Lodge will ever remember and cherish the name of the donor . That Bro . McQueen should have selected me and my installation as the first recipients of these votes , I should have tendered him personall y my best thanks had he been here , while you W . M . ' s in embryo , who will follow me in this chair , and will have the privilege of using them , will , I am sure , one and all , cordially vote for the resolution . "

Bro . I ' . Cooper seconded the resolution , and expressed his appreciation of Bro . McQueen's generous gift . The VV . M . then rose and said— "Brethren , —In the month of October last Bro . G . Kenning made a suggestion to our lodge that we should commence collecting anything that had any relation to Masonry embracing objects of Masonic art , curiosities of any kinrj , and he gave us a medal struck in honour of the Prince of Wales' installation as G .

Master to start such a collection . I proposed then that the lodge should encourage such a collection , and members be asked to contribute anything that pertained to Masonry that by chance came into their possession . " Brethren , I have the pleasure , on the first meeting of my taking the chair , of presenting something which is , undoubtedly , historic in its relation to this lodge , which / am sure the members will value to-day , and which will ,

perhaps , be still more valued in the future . You all know that the by-laws of Chine Lodge were printed without the sanction of the P . G . M . being attached thereto , a position unique for a lodge to occupy , and probabl y a similar circumstance could not he found in the province . I have heard it stated among several of our members that we were acting illegally , because of Ihe non-confirmation of our by-laws . When I became Secretary , in 1 SS 2 , it fell to

my lot , and certainly to my inclination , to introduce several systems , anel the by-laws came first in my work , but though it was known to some that the by-laws were confirmed , I am unaware that anyone besides our I . I ' . M , Uro . Bailey , who was Secretary then , ever saw the precious document . I know a search was made among the many documents then existing , and not kept in any particular place . 1 know the printer was loudly blamed for losing it , but it was never

found . We scarcely liked to confess our negligence by writing lo the Prov . Grand Master for a reconfirmation , and for live years we have been in the unpleasant position of not being able to produce the Prov . Grand M aster ' s authority . When I became VV . M . duct , I determined that tlie mass of papers which had accumulated since 1 wa Secretary should be looked over . I found from our Tyler

one pedestal nearly full , whicli was being slowly used lor waste paper . 1 look Ihem all home , and there , crumpled up in the most careless manner , were our by-laws , confirmed by the Prov . Grand Master . " Such was the zeal of Bro . Bailey , that he corrected the printer's errors in ink and could not wait for a fresh proof , but sent it off with all its imperfections . On that account ,

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and looking as its interest and importance , I have ventured to have it framed , and ask the lodge to accept it in this fcrm . " I do so on other grounds . Depend upon it , brethren , the more you surround your lodge with objects of Masonic art , and especially with documents connected with its formation , the more you are able to point to evidence of your

early struggles to form this lodge . Depend upon it , brethren , you will thus weave around a feeling of pride- and of honour , and though you have no traditions now , and though you have no antiquity to lay claim to as Bro . McQueen can for the Enoch Lodge , yet , brethren , believing- as " I do that these kind of things influence and develop the prestige of a lodge , 1 shall do all

in my power to foster such a spirit during- my year of office , and 1 trust that among the brethren I shall find some who believe that sentiment , and sentiments of this kind have a certain amount of influence and power for good . " Bro . A . F . Swayne , J . D ., proposed a " vote of thanks to the VV . M ., and congratulated the lodge on the old looking document , which he thought in years to come would be

highl y prized , and no doubt the old members felt very proud of seeing it restored to the lodge . Bro . A . H . Brown seconded . Bro . F . Rayner , J . W ., said he had much pleasure in supporting the proposition of the J . D . No doubt , for some time past , the minds of some of the brethren had been considerably disturbed in regard to their bye-laws not having

the signature of the Prov . Grand Master as approving them . Their W . M ., knowing that a copy of the by-laws with the approval of the Prov . Grand Master ought to be in existence , determined to bring them to the light of day , if possible . He made search , and his diligence was amply rewarded , as he discovered the unique and historical document which he had just presented to the lodge . He had

also presented it in a form which would preserve it to all time . At the time it was forwarded for the approval of the Prov . Grand Master , no doubt it would have been better for a nicely printed corrected copy to have been sent ; but as it now appeared , with the erasions and pen and ink corrections , it gave it more ancient and historical

character and appearance , and would be looked upon in years to come as a curious , but one of the most valuable documents in the possession of the Chine Lodge . The W . M . briefly returned thanks , and the lodge adjourned , and the brethren aftenvards partook of a banquet .

PORTSMOUTH . —Temperance Lodge ( No . 206 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Soldiers' Institute , Highstreet , when there were present Bros . J . VVoodhouse , acting VV . M . ; J . Palmer , S . W . ; G . Reading , J . W . ; G . F . Bevis , Treasurer ; J . R . Pither , P . M ., Secretary ; P . H . Emanuel , S . D . ; A . Chugg , J . D . ; W . Robinson , D . C . ;

Q . Cecconi , I . G . ; C G . Adames , P . M ., and VV . Miller , Stewards ; Wells , Tyler ; E . Nayler , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; J . Dillon , A . Hoare , VV . Porter , T . Tufnell , J . Beckley , J . P . White , E . R . Fisher , G . Cook , A . W . Bevis , G . Williams , J . Prior , J . Coote , E . W . Doney , G . S . Keens , J . E . Allan , and VV . T . Dingle . The visitors were Bros . E . Goble , P . G . Sec . ; J . Jackson , W . M . 142 S , P . G . Stwd . ;

VV . Smoker , VV . M . 92 S ; J . M . Foster , W . M . 1776 ; J . VV . Gieve , I . P . M . 309 ; Charles Larkins , 903 ; H . | Long , W . M , 1903 ; G . F . Lancaster , I . P . M . 1990 , P . P . G . D . ; G . Gilmour , VV . M . 309 ; H . V . Hann , 92 S ; R . Pocock , S . W . 92 S ; J . Brickwood , P . M ., S . W . 2074 ; T . Batchelor , I . P . M . 1705 , P . P . G . Org . ; F . Sanders , VV . M . 342 ; T . Whiteman , 1272 ; Wm . White , jun ., 1776 ; and

J . VV . Dempsey , W . M . 903 . The lodge was opened in due form , and after the usual business , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Robert Gibbs and Albert Sinclair respectively , both of whom were elected . The former being present was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro .

Nayler then occupied the chair , and Bro . J . Palmer , S . W ., was introduced to the Installing Master by Bro . J . R . Pither as the VV . M . elect , and after the usual ceremony , Bro . Palmer was duly installed VV . M . for the ensuing year . The VV . M . having been saluted in due form , in the Three Degrees , he appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Cant .

T . Ward , R . A ., I . P . M . : G . F . Bevis , S . W . ; P . H , Emanuel , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Wm . Stern , Ph . D ., Chaplain ; T . Tufnell , Treasurer ; J . R . Pither , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Miller , S . D . ; Q . Cecconi , J . D . ; H . Kerridge , I . G . ; A . Chugg , D . C ; G . Williams and J . Coote , Stewards . The ceremony of installation was most ably and very impressively performed by Bro . Nayler , and the VV . M . when

appointing his officers , explained the columns , Sic , to his Wardens , and the jewels to each of the officers in a manner calling some applause . A vote of thanks was duly accorded to the Installing Officer , who said he felt a little nervous at seeing so many purple collars , and high Masons present . The report of Ihe Audit Committee , and the balance sheet was duly passed . The cash account showed an income of

£ 157 is ., and expenditure £ 149 9 s . 6 d ., leaving a balance of £ 7 us . Cd . The liabilities are estimated not to exceed £ 10 , against which there is outstanding £ 6 3 s ., due from brethren . The best thanks of the lodge were recorded to Miss Robinson for her kindness in lending the rooms , gratis , and to Bro . G . F . Bevis , Treasurer , and J . R . Pither , Secretary , for the faithful discharge of their duties .

The Worshipful Master proposed , and Bro . Pither seconded , as a notice of motion that " The sum of £ " 21 be voted towards the Provincial Educational Institution , to be paid in four yearly installments . " Bro . G . F . Lancaster , acting Secretary of the Institution , returned thanks in anticipation . The Worshipful Master , addressing Bro . Tufnell , who had been called to the east , said that he had a most

gratifying duty to do in presenting Bro . TVnellwith a founder ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . G . Kenning ) subscribed for by a few brethren who admired his character . The brother who first started the list was a very young Mason and not acquainted with everybody , and those he asked gave more than was anticipated , the result was that the subscriptions were confined to a few . He was sure that more would have gladly subscribed if they could have done so . Ihe VV . M . then pinned the jewel on the recepient ' s

breast . Bro . Tufnell thanked the brethren most heartily . If , he aid , he had been of any use to the lodge he hoped to be •"ore so in the future . After the usual " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in due form . Over 40 of the brethren adjourned