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successful at the Cambridge Local Examinations . Dr . Hogg had mentioned the success of some of the pupils , but he mig ht mention that there was an Institution called the Old Masonians , consisting already of 80 or 90 members , who were old pupils of the Institution , and he would undertake to say if any sceptic as to the benefits of the Institution would go to their gatherings , which were held once

a month , or to their annual dinner on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., he would find a number of young gentlemen _ there who were fulfilling their duties in their different stations of life in a manner not only creditable to themseIveF , but creditable to the Institution they were proud to acknowledge had administered to their advancement in life . This led him to make an observation about a little drawback to

that which would be a complete success—about a little cloud in the shape of an unissued report of a Committee of Enquiry . He could not discount what that report would he : he alluded to it—he did not wart to shirk the question . There were many bfethren present who knew a Committee was appointed , and that it had instituted a crucial enquiry into the minuta ; of the Boys' School . He did not know

what the report would be ; but why the Boys' School should be selected for enquiry he could not see , when all the three Institutions were conducted on the same lines . If thc report should prove to be unfavourable , hechallenged contradiction when he stated that there was not an Institution in the world , inside or outside Masonry , that would come out without some fault in details ; but as long as

honour and honesty could not be impugned , and as the boys were benefited by it , it was only a question of £ s . d . when a pound more or less was expended on those boys . The Boys' School had to hold its own to maintain a position in contrast with the middle class schools of the country , and how were they to do that if they were going to reduce the expenditure ? He had been Secretary of the

Institution 35 years . It would be for the brethren to say if he had discharged his duties thoroughly and conscientiously , and whether the Institution had discharged its duties . Whatever might be the result of the inquiry , let them not visit the sins of the fathers upon the children ; if the details of the Institution were not perfect , let them not curtail the boys , shut up the Institution , and deprive

the boys of the benefits they had received and were receiving . One thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight sons of distressed Masons—many of whom had been in prosperity as much as' any at that table—had thanked God there had been a Masonic Institution for Boys . If it had failed in this or that particular let them not deprive the brethren of the means of

educating , clothing , and maintaining now 263 sons of distressed Masons if they had the means , as they had the accommodation to increase to 300 . The brother after whom that lodge was named was the first in his ( Bro . Binckes' ) early days in Freemasonry , in 1 S 51 , 2 , 3 , and 4 , to direct his steps in the paths of happiness , which were to do the best he possibly could to promote the interests of

the Masonic Charities . The remaining toasts were "The l . P . M . and P . M . 's , " "The Visitors , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "Tbe Officers . " The Tyler's toast was given by Bro . Freeman before the brethren separated . The evening was a most enjoyable one .

ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE ( No . 1360 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Prince of Wales Hote 1 , Wimbledon , on Wednesday evening , the 20 th ult ., when there was a large attendance of members and visitor ? , under the presidency of the highlyesteemed Bro . J . Hoey , P . M ., W . M ., who was supported by Bros . W . H . Wingfield , l . P . M . ; J . Reeves , P . M . ;

G . King , P . M . 172 , P . Z . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; J . J . D . Magee , P . M . 1424 , Sec ; G . Gabb , P . M . 902 ; F . VV . Pool , P . M . 450 ; and J . O'Connell , W . M . 2157 ; and assisted by Bros . G . March , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; H . Baker , as J . W . ( in the absence of Bio . J . Roffey ); J . H . Wade , S . D . ; T . R . Porter , J . D . ; W . F . Driver , I . G . ; and B . Banks , Tyler .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report , which showed the lodge to be in a sound and flourishing condition , was then read by Bro . H . Baker . Bros . C F . Haward and J . R . Rutter were then raised to the Sublime Degree , the ceremony being worked in a most admirable manner by the W . M . Bro . J . Hoey , P . M .

and VV . M ., vacated the chair , which was immediately occupied by Bro . ] . Reeves , P . M ., the Installing Master . Bro . G . March , SiW ., and W . M . elect , was then presented to the Installing Master by Bro . J . Hoey , P . M . and . W . M ., to receive the benefit of installation . The Installing Master declared the Board ot Installed Masters duly opened , after which Bro . G . March was installed in the

chair of K . S . The newly-installed Master , having been regularly proclaimed and saluted with Masonic honours , pioceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing Kar as follows : Bros . J . Hoey , l . P . M . ; J . Roffey , S . W . ; . ]• H . Wade , J . W . ; A . G . Bird , Treas . ; J . J . D . Magee , P . M ., Stc ; W . H . Wingfield , P . M ., D . C . ; J . O Connell , W . M . 2157 , Org . ; T . R . Porter , S . D . ; VV . l

, ; Driver , J . D . ; H . Baker , I . G . ; j . Hudnett and f . lomlin , Stwds . ; arid B . Bar . ks , Tyltr . The Installing " ¦ aster then proceeded with the ceremony of installation , and having delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren generally , the ceremony , which was most ably and impressivel y delivered , was brought to a close . . "ro . J . O'Connell , VV . M . 2157 , on rising , said : It was my intention to have addressed Bro . 1 . Hoey , l . P . M ., whilst

occupying the chair as W . M ., but unf . rtunately I was unable to arrive in time , hence the address on parchment Presented to him beaiing the title Worshi p ful Master . This , brethren , is my explanation in addressing Bro . J . Hoey , our I . P . M ., as W . M . 1 further beg to say that I have been requested by a very large number of the brethren who constitute this lodto formwhat to me is a most pleasing

ge per , anH' i ? 0 ne w ' ' ' affords me unqualified gratification , and as the subject of my remarks is centicd in the person wifff W > t d ' > ni ? msriea predecessor , Bro . J . Hoey , 1 will , -ij y ° kind permission , immediately proceed to "uuress mvself to him . Km . H , IP « . P . M .. some

, j . , Months ago most of us here were assembled vou j 1 e wal ' s to we ' come and congratulate you on civ / a , nt to tlle chair . Your previous career had in vl ! - i ? " very high hopes and expectations of the manner shin ; i 0 U WouId dlscharge ^ e duties of your Master-Wca n ° ' "" e exPiration of your tenure of office , are not at all surprised to find those hopes and

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expectations amply verified . We are now able to say with all truth that you have not been insensible to the obligations which devolved on you as head of the lodge , nor of the responsibility for the faithful discharge of the duties annexed to the appointment . The honour , reputation , and usefulness of the Royal Arthur Lodge have been maintained in a pre-eminent manner ,

and chiefly owing to your skill and ability . You have forcibly impressed upon us the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry ; you have seriously admonished us never to disgrace it ; and you have encouraged us , both by precept and example , to practise out of the lodge those duties we have been taught in it ; and by virtuous , amiable , and discreet conduct prove to the world the happy and

beneficial effects of our ancient Institution , so that when anyone is said to be a member of our body the world may know he is one to whom thc burdened heart may pour forth its sorrows ; to whom the distressed may prefer their suit ; whose hand is guided by justice , and whose heart is expanded by benevolence . Bro . Hoey , to further enlarge on ouropinion of you and your work would be but to enumerate the chief i

vrtues and graces possessed by the noblest characters in Freemasonry ; I shall , therefore , without any further delay proceed to read to you the parchment address which I hold in my hand , and which is as follows : " Dear Worshipful Master , — We , the undersigned brethren of the Royal Arthur Lodge , No . 1360 , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons on the register of the United

Grand Lodge of England , desire to express , in a tangible form , our high appreciation of the excellent services you have rendered to the lodge during your Mastership . " We have had , we are glad to say , very numerous opportunities of witnessing your work , and in every instance it has been performed in a conspicuously able

manner . Furthermore , the general business of the lodge has been conducted by you with such geniality , tact , firmness , and success as to have won the admiration ot all , and we are unanimously of opinion that the prestige of the lodge has been very materially enhanced by your conduct in the chair .

" Your magnanimous and truly Masonic desire that you should be permitted to devote the money voted you for a Past Master ' s jewel to the Masonic Charities has suggested to us the form our presentation should take , and we therefore beg your acceptance of the accompanying cheque for ten guineas to augment your own contributions to our Benevolent Institutions .

" That the Great Architect of the Universe may spare you for many years to continue your life of usefulness as a true gentleman and an exemplary Mason is the hearty prayer of—Yours very sincerely and fraternally , " Here follows signatures of the brethren . Bro . J . Hoey , I . P . M ., in reply , said : Worshipful Master , Past Masters , officers , and brethren , —1 cannot

find words to express the pleasure I feel on this occasion . The address just read by Bro . J . O'Connell , the Worshipful Master of Lodge No . 2157 , has quite taken me by surprise ; yet , during my year of office as Worshipful Master of this lodge , if I have succeeded in performing my duty to your satisfaction , then it is a great source of gratification for me to know that my services have been

appreciated . 1 therefore , Bro . W . M . O Connell , beg to thank you and the brethren who have taken so much trouble , and who have subscribed so liberally towards the presentation on the parchment received ; and I assure you , brethren , I shall very much prize it , and hope to hand it down to my family , who , 1 know , will prize it as much as I do myself , and with these few remarks , I again , brethren

beg to thank you . "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting roam , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by the host , Bro . J . Gould , who was most ably supported by the hostess , Mrs . Gould , and which was served in right good style ; and after the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm . Some humorous

and witty speeches were made . The I . P . M ., Bro . J . Hoey , who was about to retire for the evening , said he could not leave thc brethren without again thanking the VV . M . and the officers of the lodge generally for the great assistance he had had from them during his year of office as W . M ., and he hoped the same would continue for many years to come . Thc Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings , which were most pleasantly and hospitably spent , to a close .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —The installation meeting of this successtul lodge was held at Freemasons' Hal' , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst . There was a very large attendance of brethren , the members including Bros . VV . F . Mimms , W . M . ; C F . Luckhurst , J . W . ; W . Coleman , I . P . M . ; R . J . Scott , P . M . ; J . Glover , S . D . ; A . Holland , J . D . ; Geo .

Musson , I . G . ; T . H . Meredith , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Brookson , P . M . ; F . J . Wray , P . M . ; Geo . Boulton , P . M . ; J . Wade , P . M . ; G . Young , Org . ; J . Gibson , P . M . ; C . Folson , P . M . ; B . White , P . M . ; J . Rossell , C . Chambers , W . C . Jones , and R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . Visitors : Bros . L . Salt , 1424 ; E . G . Walthew , 1915 ; E . Wright , P . P . G . P . Somerset ; E . B . Lamb ,

P . M . S 14 ; H . Rogers , S 98 ; C . H . Burrow , Ballarat , Australia ; W . Holt , 1766 ; C J . Ogg , 16 S 1 ; J , H . Hurst , 429 ; J . Tattershall , S . W . 1293 ; J . Christian , S . D . 17 S 9 ; T . G . Hodges , S . W . 1695 ; VV Vincent , 1624 ; H . Bond , P . P . G . D . C ; E . Badderley , 1624 ; J . Diprose , 957 ; F . J . Hentsch , 211 ; A . j . Martin , 1 S 8 ; V . Wing , 1585 ; W . H . Stunt , P . M . 1642 ; VV . F . Hughes , P . M . 179 ; Geo . Wood , VV . M . 1681 ;

Geo . Kloss , 1003 ; W . R . Arnold , S . W . 1789 ; J . Grist , 1624 ; Geo . Bartlelt , 2030 ; G . P . Booking , 569 ; E . D . Rymer , S 60 ; D . J . Ousley , 3 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes having been confirmed , the report of the Committee of Reference was received and adopted . Bros . A . J . Gray and H . A . Walker were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . S . Cload impressively raised to the Sublime Degree of a

Master Mason . The installation was next proceeded with , and Bro . Chas . Fredk . Luckhurst having been duly presented as W . M . elect , was regularly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Mimms , I . P . M ., in the presence of a numerous Board of Installed Masters . The following officers were subsequently appointed and invested : Bros . J . Glover , S . W . j A . Holland , J . W . ; T . H . Meredith , P . M ., Treas .- Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ;

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R . J . Scott , Sec . ; G . Musson , S . D . ; F . W . Ogg , J . D ., C . Clarkson , I . G . ; T . Simms , D . C ; G . A . Marston , Stwd . ; and G . C Young , Org . The addrcssess were impressively rendered by the Ins ; alling Master , Bro . Mimms , l . P . M . On the motion of the I . P . M ., avoleof condolence was passed to the widow of the late Chaplain of the lodge ,

Bro . Rev . Ha ' pin , sympathising with her in the great loss which she and the lodge had sustained by his decease . A Committee of Reference was elected for the ensuing year , and the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet , at Freemasons'Tavern , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were heartily honoured .

In giving "The Grand Officers , " the Worshipful Master spoke in high terms of the ability of the Pro G . M . and Deputy G . M ., and the other executive officers . The Past Grand Officers weie worthily represented that night in Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., whom they were pleased and proud to see present year after year , and their thanks were due to that reverend brother for accepting the

office of Chaplain . Bro . Rev . K . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., returned thanks . He said he had had the honour of holding Grand Office for many years , but he confessed he felt it a higher honour that night in having received at the hands of the Wanderers Lod ge , the office of its Chaplain , on his own petition , this being the first time in 40 years he had asked for

honour in order to be of use , and to fill a gap in this time of distress . He was gratified to tread in the footsteps of one whom they all honoured and respected , and for whom he had the most affectionate regard . The late Bro . Halpin was a good Mason and a true man ; there was no cant about him , for he wished to see others happy , but he wished them to be happy in the way the G . A . O . I ' . U . —who had

given them so many blessings—would have them enjoy themselves . The deceased brother went through the work God had given him to do in a conscientious manner , and whether in the trenches of the Crimea , in that lodge , or in any other capacity , he was one of those who realized the saying of the great Admiral , " England expects that every man will do his duty . " They not only mourned his loss ,

but also the loss of another brother who had departed from them in the prime of manhood , and all who knew Bro . Hornblower would say in the words of Mojre , " I wish he were here . " They had also recently lost Bro . General Brownrigg , whose memory would be green to those present for many years . He ( Bro . Simpson ) had been associated with this lodge since its consecration , and

although there were many new faces in the Wanderers Lodge , he felt thoroughly at home , for ha was always received with more kindness than he deserved . He felt it a great honour to be their Chaplain , and although he was not able to bear the uniform worn by many around the table , he was connected with those who fought under Wellington and in his own regiment . But , independent of

this distinction , they all wore one uniform , and , together . with those who wore the blue with the scarlet , were all banded together to fight the gallant fight against everything that was detrimental to the honour and dignity of men . Whatever changes there might be in that

lodgeand there was no doubt as each year came round there would be some faces missing , some pleasant voices hushed —yet , if they were true to the great principles with which they were associated in one great Society , they mi ^ ht look forward without the slightest doubt of meeting in that Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect

reigns supreme . Bro . W . F . Mimms , I . P . M ., said that , as they were aware , he was about to propose " The Health of the VV . Master . " Bro . Luckhurst , VV . M ., had not had that time to prepare for his high office that most of his predecessors had enjoyed ; but the brethren were confident that he would carry out his duties with the ability which had

characterised those who had preceded him . Bro . C . F . Luckhurst , W . M ,., returned sincere thanks for the hearty and cordial manner in which his health had been received . The l . P . M . had referred to him in very flattering terms , but he felt those remarks were prompted more by his kindly nature than by a just estimate of what he was deserving of . He would , however , endeavour

to deserve those encomiums , and would strive to uphold the dignity , honour , and reputation of their lodge to the best of his ability . He trusted that at the end of his year its reputation would not have suffered in his hands , and that he should receive the approbation of the brethren for his conduct in the chair . "The l . P . M . " was next given by the W . Master , who

said that all the members of the lodge were aware that Bro . Mimms , I . P . M ., had performed the duties of the chair in a perfectly impartial manner , without fear or favour , and had discharged those duties to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The l . P . M . had been rewarded by the increased prosperity of the lodge during the past year , and by an approving conscience . There was ,

however , another reward the brethren had resolved to bestow upon him , which was a Past Master's jewel , which he ( the W . M . ) had then the honour of pinning to his breast , trusting he might live for many years to wear it . Bro . W . F . Mimms , l . P . M ., said he could not find words sufficient to express his deep gratitude for the admirable manner in which the W . M . had proposed the toast of

his health , and the hearty reception accorded it by the brethren . It signified that he had done his duty to their satisfaction , which was what he had always aspired to do . When he was first elected as the VV . M . it was with diffidence he accepted the position , knowing what his predecessors had done , and whether he should be able to perform his duty in a manner creditable to himself

and the members . He would take that opportunity of thanking the officers for the able and great assistance given in the performance of his duty , more especially the Treasurer and Secretary and Past Masters , and he was never aware of the enormous amount of work performed by the Secretary until the past year . He thanked the members for the jewel , which he should always esteem as

the greatest treasure in his possession . Bro . Coombes , P . G . P . Somerset , replied for " The Visitors , " and expressed the gratification he felt at witnessing the installation of Bro . Luckhurst , whom he had known , and with whom he had been closely connected , for many

years past . He thanked the members for the honour done the visitors , and had never seen the working and installation ceremony performed in a more able manner . Bro . W . Vincent , P . M ., also responded , and expressed his sincere regret at the decease of Bro . Hornblower , who was one of his best friends in Masonry , It was always a