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Henniker Lodge ( No . 315 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Alark Alasons ' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . J . Barnett , jun ., P . P . G . Al . O ., W . AL ; W . 1 . Crutch , S . W . ; W . 1 . Nicholls , P . P . G . D ., M . O . ; H . Warner , S . D . ; E . S . Crick , J . D . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; 1 . H . Gluckstein ; H . MIX , P . M . ; Col . H . Radcliffe , P . AL ; H . Tipper , P . AL , G . Stwd . ; J .

Culverwell , VV . Bellingham , C . Cope , and A . Moore . Visitors : Bros . J . L . Alather , P . G . Treas . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . Shurmur ; E . P . Freeman , P . P . S . G . W . Sussex ; VV . Al . Stiles , P . G . S . B . ; and W . VV . Lee . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted . Bro . Cornelius Cope , 2192 , was unanimously approved by ballot , and impressively advanced to the Degree of M . AL by the W . AL The W . AI .

elect , Bro . W . J . Crutch , was next presented , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . Barnett , jun . The following officers were appointed : Bros . f . Lane , S . W . ; VV . J . Nicholls , J . W . ; AL Bromet , AI . O . ; J . A . Farnfield , S . O . ; C G . W . Aloore , J . O . ; lamesi Terry , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Warner , R . of AL ; C F . Hogard , P . AL , Sec ; E . S . Crick , S . D . ; 1 . H . Gluckstein , J . D . ; C . Turner , D . C . ; J . Kift , Org . ; Culverwell , I . G . ; F . Gale , Stwd . ; and E . Alills , Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Jno .

Barnett , jun ., I . P . AL , who performed the ceremony of installation throughout in a very able and efficient manner . The W . AL , on behalf of the lodge , presented the I . P . AL with a Past Alaster ' s jewel in acknowledgment of his services during the past year , and the gilt was suitably acknowledged . Several lettersof regret for non-attendance were read , and the lodge was closed . A banquet was held at Freemasons' Tavern , and the customary toasts were afterwards duly honoured .

Bro . J . L . Mather , P . G . Treas ., in reply to the toastof "The Grand Officers , " expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be present , and also to see Bro . Crutch installed as W . AL The ceremony of installation was performed by the l . P . M . in a happy and effective way that was very praiseworthy . He had watched Bro . John Barnett , jun ., I . P . AL , in various Degrees , and had always seen him endeavour to carry out in the best possible manner any duty he had been

called upon to perform . 'There were many present whom he ( Bio . Alather ) highly esteemed , and it had been irom no want of kindness , good feeling , or invitations that he had not been a frequent visitor . Bro . VV . AL Stiles , P . G . S . B ., heartily endorsed Bro . Alather ' s remarks , and said they had had a great treat in the working of the lodge and the I . P . AL They were sure the LP . M . would work in a satisfactory manner and were pleased to see him work so well .

Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Reg ., returned thanks for " The Prov . Grand Officers , " and said he was very gratified that the lodges in the province subscribed so loyally to the recent presentation to Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M ., in commemoration of his 21 years' service , and amongst those lodges he would mention the Henniker Lodge . Alany of the members of that lodge took a great interest in the matter , and the I . P . AL in particular rendered

great help to the Committee . He thanked the LP . M . and the Secretary for bringing forward the matter in the lodge . It was a great pleasure to be present that evening , for there were so many brethren in attendance whom he esteemed , and he thanked the I . P . AL for the splendid manner in which he installed his successor and performed the ceremony of advancement . Bro . J . Barnett , jun ., I . P . AL , said the brethren would see

hy the gavel in his hands that he had the responsibility of proposing " 'The Health of the W . M . " Never had he had any office thrown upon his shoulders he undertook with more pleasure , ln any ollice he had previously held he had never experienced so much difficulty as he had in inducing Bro . Crutch to accept the ollice of W . AL Bro . Crutch was a Alason well known to everyone in the room , was a Provincial Grand Officer of the Craft in the province to which

be belonged , and had been a liberal subscriber to the Alasonic Charities . Having filled the office of S . VV . of their ledge , it would have been a calamity deeply regretted by the members if he ( Bro . Crutch ) had not filled the chair of VV . M . He had no hesitation in saying that during the forthcoming- year the W . AI . would discharge his duties to the satislaction of himself and the advantage of the lodge , and would install his successor , and receive the congratulations he had so well earned .

Bro . VV . J . Crutch , W . AL , thanked the I . P . AL and brethren for the kindness shown in the proposition and reception of the toast . He had stood by for two years not wishing to go into ollice , and now that he had consented he almost felt sorry , for he found his troubles had began . He had to follow an excellent Mason who had been a gcod Alaster , and that increased the difficulty of his position , lie would do all in his power to perform the duties of his

ollice in a satisfactory manner . Bro . Cornelius Cope replied for " The Advancee , " after which " The Visitors " was heartily given . Bro . V . P . Freeman , P . P . S . G . W . Sussex , in response , said that , although an active worker in the Craft for 35 years , his experience in Alark Alasonry did not go so far , hut he llattered himself that during the last four or live years he had done as much for Alark Alasonry as many

would do in a lifetime . I le thought he might take some credit for the progress of the Degree in Sussex . He was impressed with the manner in which the LP . M . performed the installation ceremony . "The Past Alasters and Installing Alaster" was given by the W . M ., who said that if Bro . Barnttt , I . P . AL , was not the father of the lodge , he had certainly been a very prolific mother in introducing so many members . 'I'he Past

Alasters had undoubtedly done their best fur the lodge , and he should look to them for support during the coming year . Bro . J . Barnett . jun ., P . P . G . M . O ., LP . M ., thanked the VV . AI . for his kind lemaiks . Any honour he had attained in Alark Alasonry had been brought about by no merit in himself , but hy belonging to tl a ' , lodge , lie had had tinadvantage of introducing a considerable number of Alark

Masons . I Its full intention was to remain a member of the lodge as long as circumstances wt uld permit and the Great Architect would allow . Any service he could lender in the future would he readily and cheerfully given , and he thanked the ollicers for their cordial support dining the past year . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec , also responded , and said the Past Masters were at all times most

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anxious for the prosperity of the lodge , and as long as he was spared to be a member he would use his best endeavours for the same purpose . " The Officers " was given , and the J . W . having replied , the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening . The jewel was manufactured by liro . George Kenning .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the nth instant , under the presidency of Bro . J . A Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the Institution . There were present Bros . W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; C . J . Perceval , Chap . Daniel , C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br .: T . H . Miller , Charles Kempton , T . B

Purchas , P . A . G . D . C .: Charles Lacey , C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; John Barnett , jun ., W . Belchamber , R . P Stevens , G . E . Fairchild , S . J . Attenborough , H . Garrod , P . G . P . ; R . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., P . A . G . D . C ; G . W Verry , J . Newton , William Fisher , James Brett , P . G . P . ; G . Bolton , H . Cox , Charles G . Hill , A . Durrant , W . Webber , Hugh Cotter , A . Mullord , E . M . Money , C ,

G . Dilley , F . Mead , P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Hubbert , R . Griggs , W . H . Making , and James Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , the Secretary reported the death of an approved candidate . The Warden ' s report for the past month was read .

It was resolved that the sum of £ 30 , 000 should be invested in the purchase of India Three per Cent , stock and also that , in recognition of his valuable services at the Jubilee Festival , the rights and privileges of a Vice-Presidency should be conferred upon Bro . Richard

Newhouse , Prov . G . Sec . of Cheshire . The draft annual report was read and approved , and it was left to the House Committee to make the necessary arrangements for the Festival Stewards' visit to the Institution at Croydon . A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The regular Council meeting of this Institution was held on Saturday last , presided over by Bro . Stanley J . Attenborough , Vice President and Member of the Board of Management . There were present Bros . R . Eve , Glass , Corbie , Saunders , Gillard , Cumberland , Brett , Adamson , and J . M . McLeod ( Secretary ) . The SECRETARY reported the investment of a further

sum of . £ " 2500 in India Three per Cents ., and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Thomas Fenn , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps ., for again transacting this business without the usual brokerage charges . Also that a legacy of 50 guineas had been paid from the estate of the late Bro . Dr . H . E . Price , of West Brighton . Two candidates for the October election , on the

Report of the Petitions Committee , were placed on the list , one being a first and last chance case from Staffordshire , the other hailing from Suffolk , whilst seven cases were deferred for further information and completion of certificates . On the proposition of Bro . CUMUKKLAND , seconded by Bro . RICHARD EVE , and supported by Bro . CORHLI-

a vote of condolence with the Secretary on the death of his wife was unanimously passed and ordered to be entered upon the minutes . The agreement with the Province of Northumberland for the purchase of a perpetual presentation was produced and sanctioned by the Council . A cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the business of the meeting .

ENTERTAINMENT BY BRO . DELEVANTI . A performance of " The Mikado " was given to the boys by Bro . E . P . Delevanti , of 2 i , Edgware-road , Hyde Park , W ., and his pupils on Friday , the Cth instant , in the Assembly Hall of the Institution at Wood Green . Some 250 brethren and their friends availed themselves of the free invitation which had been

given by the Board of Management , and enjoyed a great treat . We can scarcely credit that so excellent a performance could be given by amateurs who for the first time appeared in public . Where there was so much excellence all round , it is difficult to particularise , but the chorus parts were given in faultless style , and the

Alisses Thomas ( daughters of Bro . J . J . Thomas , recently elected on the Board of Management ) were peculiarly happy in their rendering of the important characters of the rivals , Yum-Yum and Katisha . Aliss Kate Noel earned deserved applause for her acting and splendid voice as Pitti-Sing . Mr . Harry Bates , as Pouh-Ba , the "Lord High Commissioner for

Everything , " was extremely funny , and grasped the opportunities of his part with great power , whilst Alessrs . John Hopkins ( The Mikado ) , Fredk . Garratt ( Nanki-l ' oo ) , and F . Bates ( Pish-Tush ) ably sustained their respective parts . Bro . Delevanti was a host in himself as Koko , and fairly " brought down the house "

in more than one instance . Encores were numerous , and the boys—who looked well and were in strong voice—gave lull vent to their lung power , and highly enjoyed the performance . A capital impromptu stage had been improvised , and the beautiful hall was profusely decorated for the occasion . Bro . C . 11 . Fox , of Russell-street , kindly

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lent the wigs and costumes , and Messrs . Victor Delevanti and F . B . Wood , Music Master of the Institution , F . C . O ., at the pianos and harmonium , performed admirably . Great credit is due to Bro . Delevanti for his entertainment , and we can only conclude by hoping for a speedy return visit .

The Fourth City Masonic Benevolent Association.

THE FOURTH CITY MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION .

The members of this Association dined together at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , on the 4 th instant , on the completion of its four years' existence . A very excellent repast was provided by Bro . George Andersonand a pleasant evening spent by the brethren ,

, the chair being filled by Bro . John Newton . After congratulating the members on the result of the Association which had just been completed , the CHAIRMAN proposed " Success to the Fifth Cit y Masonic Benevolent Association , " which alread y numbers 115 members . He gave an interesting account

of the rise of these useful Associations , having been himself Treasurer of the second one started , Secretary of the First City Masonic Benevolent Association , and President of the remaining four , the amounts collected by them having been ^ 873 , ^ 723 , ^ 1073 , and ^ 1160 respectively .

Bros . G . WARD VERRY , Treasurer , and HUGH M . Homis , Secretary , replied . Among the other toasts were '' The Chairman , " proposed by Bro . VERRY ; " The Visitors , " for which Bro . ANDERSON responded ; and " The Committee , " with which was coupled the names of Bros . C . H . WEHB and H . MAGEE .

The Maclean Memorial.

THE MACLEAN MEMORIAL .

The unveiling of the Maclean Memorial , erected by the Logic Club and members of the theatrical profession , took place at Paddington Cemetery on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., in the presence of a representative gathering of Masonry and the stage . The Memorial Committee

included the names of Bros . Henry Irving , J . L . Toole , Wilson Barrett , and Fred . Burgess . The Chairman of the Committee , Bro . G . E . FAIRCHILD , in unveiling the memorial , said that the simple , though suitable , inscription expressed the feelings of the Craft and the stage for the well-known actor .

The inscription was as follows : " To the traternal memory of John Maclean , actor , born March 31 st , 1836 . Died March 15 th , 1890 . Erected by the members of the Logic Club of Freemasons and other friends and comrades . He was highly esteemed in the dramatic profession , admired as an accomplished Freemason , and beloved by all with whom he came in contact . "

Laying Foundation Stone Of A New Masonic Hall At Cambridge.

LAYING FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT CAMBRIDGE .

The people of Cambridge are not unaccustomed to congregations , assemblies , and processions , but , from a Alasonic point of view , there has been nothing to equal the function which took place on Friday , the 6 th inst ., upon the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new hall which is being built by the Isaac Newton University Lodge , referred to in the last number of the Freemason . Not only were the Pro

Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master present , but in all there were 19 Grand Officers assisting , and the brethren of the province turned up in large

numbers . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire held a special meeting at the Guildhall soon after one o ' clock , Bro . Col . R . Townley Caldwell , P . G . M ., presiding . The officers present were Bros . F . C . Wace . acting D . P . G . M . ; Oliver Papworth , P . S . G . W . ; G . F .

Rogers , P . J . G . W . ; Dr . Cunningham , acting P . G . Chap .: Col . B . W . Beales , P . G . Treas . ; John Bonnett , P . G . Sec . ; Frank Piggott , P . S . G . D . ; T . F . Symonds , P . J . G . D . ; C H . Banham , P . G . S . of W . ; F . Dewberry , P . G . D . C ; P . H . Young , P . G . S . B . ; F . O . Carr , P . G . Org . ; A . J . Elworthy , P . G . P . ; and J . Owen

and R . P . F . Simpson , P . G . Stwds . The following members of Provincial Grand Lodge were also present : Bros . W . M . Fawcett , Rev . J . VV . Cartmell , E . M . Money , H . T . Trevor-Jones , Rev . J . H . Gray , Oscar Browning , W . P . Spalding , J . Royston , W . R . Girling , C . A . Vinter , j . Sheldrick , T . Watts , J-

Vail , j . F . Miller , j . Grover , F . Cole , W . Purchas , C . Whitmore , A . Hird , G . W . Courtney , J . Fuller , VV . » Francis , G . Cole , J . V . Pryor , B . Anningson , C . E . VV . Broughton-Leigh , A . E . Chaplin , H . C . Knott , F . G . < - > - Barber , and W . B . Redfarn . Alany brethren of the several lodges in the province , also visitors from the Apollo Lodge , Oxford , and other

distant parts attended . . Prov . Grand Lodge having been opened , and tn P . G . M . saluted , the Grand Officers were introduced , and the Pro Grand Master was saluted . , A procession was then formed , and moved round y the Guildhall through Wheeler-street into Corn

Exchange-street . The route was lined with spectator > who appeared to take the liveliest interest in th ^ ^' ier insignia . On arriving at the site the Pro Grand Masi was conducted to the dais , the Grand Officers standi" ! , in his immediate vicinity , right and left , near the sto The W . M . of the Isaac Newton Lodge addresse a lordship , and retiuested him to lay the foundation-st Bro . G . F . ROOURS said : My lord , it is a great non