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scnce of the Organist , Bro . Braid . Uro . Dr . Dempster responded for " The Visitors , " and congratulated the lodge on the excellent working . He said the initiates and raised brethren would carry to their last hours the remembrance of the impressive ceremonies which had been so ably rendered . He thanked the brethren for their affable and kindly reception of the visitors in the lodge , and said that no

stranger could have marked out the visitors from the initiated brethren of the lotlge , such was the good feeling existing among all . Bro . Lane also responded , anil invited the brethren of the lodge to Bedfordshire , an invitation they promised they would all accept . The initiates were warmly toasted ; and Bros . Geelge , Bellott , and Holmes especially made excellent speeches , and they all convinced the

brethren that they fully appreciated the ceremony . The P . M . 's had their healths proposed by the W . M ., and Bro . Winsland responded . "The Health of the Host and Hostess " was given , " and acknowledgment was made of the earnest endeavours of Bro . Gay to promote the happiness of the members of the lodge , and the visitors . The Tyler's toast concluded the eveninc's proceedings .

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) . — The first regular meeting of the season was held at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , 21 st ult . The lodge was summoned to transact the following business , viz .: To raise Bro . Short , to pass Bros . Stevenson and Trebbell , anel to ballot for and , if approved of , initiate Messrs . Whcwcll , Fisher , Wymark , and Phillips . The W . M . was supported

by I . P . M . Bro . Staton , and P . M . ' s Webb ( Treasurer ) and Reed ; Bros . E . Lancaster , J . W . ; V . G . J upe , Secretary ; A . Christie , J . D . ; G . W est , I . G . ; J . W . Robinson , D . C . In the absence of the S . W . ( Bro . BescobyJ and the S . D . ( Bro . Ritchie ) their duties were undertaken by P . M . Reed and Bro . Robinson , respectively . The W . M . opened the lodge in the First Degree , when the minutes of the last

regular meeting and those of the two emergency meetings , having been read and proving correct , were agrcetl to . Bro . Short not attending , the W . M . proceeded to examine Bros . Stevenson and Trebbell , and having been found efficient they were entrusted , and after the necessary preparation were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ballot was then taken for the above-mentioned gentlemen , which

proving satisfactory , the W . M . very carefully initiated them all into the mysteries of the Ancient Order . This having brought the business to a close , the W . M . rose for the First , second , and third time , which resulted in the resignation of the late S . W . being accepted ; also that of P . M . Moody . It was decided the name of the late S . D . should be continued as a country member . The sum of £ 3 5 s . was voted

out of the lodge funds to pay for P . M . Webbs Installation jewel , he having acted as Steward on that occasion . The W . M . then closed the lodge in thic form , and with the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Francatelli , and proved all that could be desired , both brethren and visitors expressing their hearty approval . Amongst

the latter we may mention Past Masters Rogers , 193 ; Warnc , 193 ; II . Webb , 72 , 193 , 390 ; Poster , 435 , Mackney , 134 ; Izod , 169 ; and Bros . Paterson , Davison I ' oss , Peyler , Arkell , Midilleton , 3 arnanl , and others . Grace having been said the W . M . rose , and gave the accustomed loyal toasts , which were responded to with Great Northern fire . The toast of " The Initiates" was next

given , P . M . Reed singing the h . A . song . I lie initiates ( seven in number including those admitted last week ) rose to reply , and gave their various ideas of the ceremony they had just gone through , and their reasons for joining the Craft , which would be superfluous to relate , although very amusing . " The Health of the Visitors " was next given . P . M . ' s Rogers , Webb , and Mackney returned thanks , the

latter in a manner peculiar to himself ; whilst P . M . Webb , in a very telling speech , reviewed the past career of 1 28 7 , concluding by congratulating the membcis on their good fellowship and kindly hospitality . The I . P . M ., handling the gavel , gave the toast of " The W . M ., " which it is unnecessary to state was well received . Returning thanks for the same , the W . M . gave the toast of " The P . M . 's , " which

was replied to by those present . " 1 he I lealth of the Officers " was given , the W . M . passing some kindly rcmaiks . This having been replied to by Bro . Lancaster for himself and others , the Tyler gave his toast , and brought this very pleasant evening to a close . During the evening the pleasure of nil was greatly enhanced hy the songs anel recitation . ; of P . M . 's Mackney , II . Webb , S .

Webb , Bros . Midilleton , Jenkins , Schmc-rl , Barnard , Arkell , and Owen . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst . at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval . The lodge was opened at five o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . Gardner , assisted by the following brethren , who , in the absence

of the regularly-appointed officers , acted for them : —Bros . Walls , S . W .-, Webb , J . W . -, lliggins , S . D . ; Speedy , J . D . ; llayward , I . G . There were also present Bros . Koch , I . P . M . ; Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Page , P . M ., Treasurer ; Mann , P . M . ; Ko ' nler , A . W . S . The visitors were Bros . Frampton , P . M . 87 ; Smith , W . M . 13 O 0 ; Speedy , J . D . 742 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and

confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Stuart , P . M ., raised Bro . Stranger , passed Bro . Brooke , and initiated Messrs . Saunders and Muller . A notice of motion by Bro . P . M . Mann , " that the fee for initiation be raised to £ 8 8 s ., " was fully discussed and unanimously carried . The W . M . 's motion that the visiting fee , on partaking of refreshment , should be increased to ios ., . and on installation nights to 15 s ., was also unanimously passed . The lodge having

be-en closed in ancient form , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave " Thr QuiTii and Craft , " which was well received . He then gave- " Tin : M . W . (; . M ., 11 . H . 11 , the Prinivi . f Wales , " and nirnliiini'd the great interest that attached to his Indi . iu tour , : uul how gratifying it must be to those- members of the Craft in India to have the " head ruler" e , f the English Freemasons amongst them , and that his Royal

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Highncss ' s visit to that ancient abode of Freemasonry would be productive of great good to all classes of society . This toast was enthusiastically drank . The rest of the toasts followed in quick succession . The I . P . M . having proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Gardner made a most excellent reply . The initiates , Bros . Saunders and Muller , were toasted , anil each made a suitable response .

Bros . Smith and Frampton replied on behalf of the visitors . The W . M . then gave " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and stated that without the attention , assistance , and advice of those worthy officers he would have found the duties and responsibilities of his position too onerous to bear . Bros . Koch , Mann , Page , and Stuart severall y responded , and expressed the gratification they felt at

witnessing the increasing prosperity of the lodge , anel that no efforts should be wanting on their parts to still further enhance its interests . In proposing "The Health of the Junior Officers of the Lodge , " the W . M . paid a very high compliment to those members , who had rendered him and the lodge great assistance by carrying out the duties of several

officers who , through business and other causes , had been prevented from attending the " working of the lodge . " This toast having been duly honoured , Bros . Walls and Webb briefly acknowledged the compliment on behalf of the subordinate officers present anel absent . The Tyler having discharged his duty , the members adjourned until the first Tuesday in December .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( 1445 ) . —On Thursday , 4 th November , the brethren of this lodge , fast growing into celebrity because oi its superior working , met at that most worthy of hosts , Bro . Townsend ' s , the Lord Stanley , Sandringham Road , Hackney . Attached to this lodge is the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , under that able precentor , Bro . T . Austin . On this

gathering there were two gentlemen for initiation , Messrs . Gilbert and Press . The initiatory working was pcrformeel in a splendid manner by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers , much to the satisfaction of all brethren , which was marked by their Masonic approbation . The following brethren belonging to the lodge were present : —Bros . Myers , W . M ., P . M . ; ' Wilkins S . W . ; J . Pindar , J . W . ;

J . E . Simms , S . D . ; J . Clark , J . D . ; T . E . Goddard , I . G . ; W . T . Ho , vc , P . M ., Treas . ; G . E . Walton , Sec . ; G . C . Young , Org . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; F . Green , I . P . M . ; Partridge , Hill , J . Clark , J . Badkin , Long , hie ' , Vollum , Smith , F . Trcbeck , Walker , Cambridge , Creed , and others . Visitors : T . Burdett Yeoman , 14 ( 10 , 18 ° ' , J . By field , 8 uo-, T . Trcbeck , 30-, G . C . Young , 820 . The ceremony of initiation being finished ,

the lodge was closed in ancient form . After labour came a substantial English supper , which was served by Bro . Townsend . On the removal of the cloth , the usual principal toasts were given and drank , with much heartiness , the speeches in response to the toasts causing rare hilarity from their brevity . During the evening some good singing was heard at the proper intervals . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a close .

SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE , ( Xo . 1539 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , when a very numerous number of Jirethren met together . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Larlham , who at once proceeded to business , and initiated Mr . Albert Martin into the Order , passed Bro . J . A .

Waterman , and raised Bro J . A . Allen , all of which he executed in his usual masterly manner . After labour the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where a very excellent supper was provided . Besides those already mentioned we noticed amongst those present Bros . Ramsey , S . W . ; Oliver , Sec . ; Clark , I . P . M . ; S . G . Harvey , E . Pindcr , Percival , E . Naime , Soper , W . Chartres , A . Waterman , F .. Sealc , & c , and the

following visiting brethren : —Bros . II . A . Dubois , P . P . G . D . C , Middlesex , P . M . 1423 , W . M . 1326 ; W . Snowdcn , W . M . 1550 , - , W . Mitchell , 1326 ; E . Akenhead , 176 ; E . Lidbury , 6 5 6 ; Morrell , 704 ; N . H . Parker , 1328 ; and A . W . Frankling , of the Unity Lodge , Sydney , N . S . W . After the supper the W . M , proposed and the brethren most heartily responded to the usual loyal honours to the rulers

of the Craft , not forgetting H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the G . M ., and wishing him a prosperous and pleasant voyage ; and Lord Skehnersdale , the D . G . M ., a brother who is never forgotten in this lodge , his lordship being present at the consecration , besides being a member of the lodge . This lodge fortunately possesses many musical brethren , and the toasts being varied by song the brethren adjourned

after spending a very pleasant evening . The following lodges , tic , already meet at the hall : — The Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , the Duke of Connaught Lodge , the St . Mark's Lodge , the Peckham Lodge , the Sphinx Lodge , the St . Mark ' s R . A . Chapter , the Domatic Lodge of Instruction , and the United Pilgrims'Lodge of Instruction CThelvy Lodge , 1441 , and several others are contemplating removal to this

Hall . CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 15 63 ) . —In the report of the consecration of this lodge in our last week's impression , an error occurred in ascribing to the W . M . the observations made respecting Bro . Robert

H . Morrison , Attorney-General of Michigan . The remarks were made by Bro . Little , who from a long correspondence and acquaintance with American brethren had obtained the facts narrated , as well as many others in connection with the brethren of the new world , which are highly interesting , and greatly redound to their honour .

PROVINCIAL . ALDERSHOT . — Aldcrshol Camp Lodge ( No . 1331 ) . —The brethren of this military lodge assembled on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Aidershot , for the purpose of witnessing the ceremony of the

installation of Bro . F . Anderson in the W . M . chair . The gathering was very numerous , there being altogether about a hundred brethren present . The scene was a most effective one , the scarlet and blue uniforms , the usual Craft regalia , and the provincial purple , striking the eye as nothing short

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of gorgeous . The spacious dimensions of the room greatly assisted the beauty of the spectacle , the brethren not bcinncrowded together , while the arrangement of banners over the platform supplied a background which harmonised well with the costumes , at the same time that it added a warmth of appearance to the chamber . These adjuncts to the Masonic furniture were well supplemented b y a

nicely-executed portrait of Her Majesty , when a youthful Queen , which has now hung at the head of the room for some years . It was apparent to all the brethren as they entered the lodge that the installation of Bro . Anderson would be a great success . Shortly after half-past four p . m ., Bro . R . White , W . M ., Sergeant-Major R . E . Train , P . G . P . Hants and I . of W ., ascended the chair

, and opened the lodge , when Bro . Usher Lucas , the Secretary , read the minutes , which were unanimously passed . He then read the accounts as reported by the Audit Committee , from which it appeared that the balance in the hands of the Treasurer was £ 6 3 19 s . This report was thereupon adopted . The W . M . then proceeded to instal Bro . F . Anderson , Master Gunner R . A ., S . W ., and W . M . Elect .,

and performed his duties in true military style . After Bro . Anderson was installed he investeel Bro . White as his I . P . M ., and the following brethren were appointed officers for the year -. —Bros . T . W . Mayer , late R . E ., S . W . ; John Smith , R . A ., J . W . ; Capt . Richardson , R . E ., Treas . ; E . Harper , A . S . C ., Secretary ; Usher Lucas , R . E . T ., S . D . ; Field , A . S . C , J . D . ; Clisham , Gymnasium , I . G . ; Edmonds , R . A .,

D . C , and Thompson , R . E . T ., Tyler . The addresses followed these appointments , and Bro . White finished the ceremony with HIP < : n me ability as he exhibited in commencing it . When he sat down he was loudly applauded , as well as congratulated on his achievement . The W . M . lost no time in exercising his functions , and therefore rose and said that his next duty was a very pleasing one , and was one in

which he was sure all the brethren would concur . They had seen how ably the I . P . M . had done his work , and they would feel gratified at what was about to be done . He had to present their worthy Past Master with a Past Master ' s jewel . However , he need not dwell on the merits of Bro . White , or how well he had earned the jewel during the last twelve months . There had been 25 initiates in

the year ( and he wished they might have as many next year ) , and Bro . White therefore had had no very easy time of it . The jewel now presented to him it was to be hoped would remain an heirloom in the famil y for time immemorial . Bro . W hite said , in reply , that he thanked the brethren very sincerely for their kindness in presenting him with this mark of their approbation of the manner in which

he had performed his duties while W . M . He hoped that as long as he lived he would always do his best to be a good Mason . The W . M . next rose and said he had still another pleasing duty to perform , to present Bro . Usher Lucas with a Past Secretary ' s jewel , in recognition of his services in that capacity for the last three years . The zeal he had displayed in his office , he ( the W . M . ) trusted he

would also display in the new office which he had been called upon to fill . The brethren ' s knowledge of how he had fulfilled the duties of Secretary would relieve him ( the W . M . ) of the task of adding anything further . His merits were known to all . Bro . Lucas said he received the testimonial with great pride and pleasure . He would be proud to wear the jewel on every possible occasion . Bro .

Richardson , [ P . M ., proposed , and the W . M . seconded , a vote of thanks to the I . P . M . for performing the ceremony of installation , and the motion was carried unanimously amidst cheers . Bro . Richardson announced that at the next meeting they would be able to ballot for a Life Subscribership to one of the Masonic institutions , and this announcement was also received with cheers . Lodge was

then closed , and the whole party adjournal to the Royal Hotel , where a splendid banquet was provided . About half-past eight , as the banquet was drawing to a close , the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . W . Beach , was obliged to leave on account of the inconveniently early hours appointed for the trains . He therefore rose and said he wished to say a few words , and he would be failing in

courtesy very much to the brethren if he did not thank them for the very hospitable way in which they had received him and the other Provincial Officers and brethren . He must , however , take that opportunity of expressing his extreme pleasure at having an opportunity of visiting the Aldershot Camp Lodge , though unfortunately he had not been able to get there in

time to be present in the lodge during the ceremony of installation . He was very glad to hear that the work had been well and creilitably performed by the I . P . M . of the ledge . It was a very gratifying circumstance that the lodge had within its own ranks a brother who was able to discharge the duties of Installing Master with credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . It was also highly

pleasing to him ( Bro . Beach ) , who had the gratification of consecrating this lodge , that he could congratulate it on the flourishing state in which it was at the present time . It had increased in numbers , but numbers would be nothing did it not bear within its ranks those principles which characterised the Craft . He was indeed glad that such was the case , because he thought they must look to this lodge

to perform a great work in the future . It was of great importance that a loelge should carry out its work in its own immediate locality . But the Aldershot Camp Lodge had an important work to perform besides this . They knew the universality of Freemasonry . It extended throughout the world . Many members of this loelge might go to distant parts of the world . There they would be called upon

to associate with other brcthreii in Freemasonry . They would no doubt meet with warm Masonic reception , but they would have to carry out there lessons learned in the Aldershot Camp Lodge . It was one thing to carry out the principle of Freemasonry and another thing to carry it out well . The principles of Masonry were nothing unless they were carried out . thoroughly . They created a true and strong impression on those who observed them . Brethren