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what he had gone through . —Bro . Pullen , I . P . M ., said the W . M . had entrusted him with the use of his gavel , and he was sure they all knew to what purpose he intended to apply it . Unhesitatingly he said the W . M . had tried to do his duty to the utmost . He ( Bro . Pullen ) had peculiar pleasure in installing him as his successor that evening , for they had been known to one another for many years ; but their friendship was never so close , nor

so firmly cemented , as when they became Masons . He called upon them to drink his health in a bumper . ( Cheers . )—The W . M . said he was deeply grateful for the handsome manner in which he had been received , and to the Past Masters for the instruction they had given him . —Other toasts were given and responded to , and the company separated highly gratified with their fraternal reunion .

Cavcac Lodge , No . 176 . —This lodge met at Radley s Hotel , Blackfriars , on Saturday , the 8 th inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Thomas ! Quikhampton , the lodge was opened by Bro . P . A . Nairne , P . M ., assisted by Bros . C . T . Dorey , P . M ., acting Sec ; C . Browne , P . M ., D . C ; H . Dorey , P . M . ; C . J . Berners Plestow , acting S . W . ; II . Besley , J . W . ; F . H . Godsell , S . D . ;

A . E . Tower , Steward , acting I . G . ; and several other brethren of the lodge and visitors . There being no business on the paper , Bro . Nairne , P . M ., at the request of thc lodge , delivered the lecture on the first tracingboard . The banquet afterwards was in the usual Caveac style , at which Bro . C . Browne , P . M ., D . C , presided . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . igz . —The first regular

meeting for the ensuing season was held on the 6 th inst . at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . E . Roberts , occupied the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . George Kenning , S . W . ; J . J . Harris , T . W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Secretary ; F . Trott , S . D . ; Geo . Abbott , J . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , I . G . ; George Newman , Steward ; G .

Smith , Tyler ; C . Ankell , T . Cohu , E . Jones , R . E . Bright , T . Fisher , T . J . Wheeler , G . Parker , F . Iselton , H . Davis , H . Griffin , W . R . Baker , W . Elliott , J . Kent , T . J . Marks , B . Marsland , H . Child , T . R . Sian , J . Harvey , C . Hopkins , J . McKiernan , S . Haynes , and Charles Cann . The lodge was duly opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and

confirmed . Bro . E . Jones being present as a candidate to be passed to the degree of F . C , underwent the usual examination . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and the said brother was duly passed . The lodge being resumed to the first degree , the ballot was taken for several initiates , and proved unanimous in each case . Messrs . Arthur John Garnett , Alfred C . Payne ,

and Walter Putnan being present , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremonies being worked by Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., in an able manner . The lodge was honoured with the presence of the following visitors : — Brothers Frank Ridley ( Bombay ) , Jos . Child ( 727 , Melbourne ) , T . W . Haselgrove ( 475 ) , T . C Johnson ( 475 ) , P . J . Marin ( Amis de l'humanite ) , W . Worrell , H .

Thomas , A . Bryant ( P . M . 192 and S . W . 12 ) , Charles Grillion ( G . Steward , 26 ) , George J . Kain ( 766 ) , Philip Green , R . Harrison , ancl Ohren , The lodge having been closed in due form the brethren , numbering between 40 and 50 , retired to a sumptuous banquet , excellently served by Bro . Spencer in thc Pillar-room , at which Uro . Roberts , the W . M ., presided , and gave the customary toasts , that

of the Visitors being ably responded to by Bro . P . J . Marin ( amis de l'humanite ) , followed by almost every visitor present , all expressing themselves highly gratified with the hospitality afforded to them by this old and influential lodge . Thc W . M ., in proposing the health of the Past Masters , adverted to thc loss the lodge had sustained by the decease of Bro . Henry Gates , an old member and P . M ., in the most appropriate and feeling language ;

this was also touched upon by Bros . Goodyer and Marsh , the only P . M . ' s present . Bro . Gates was much respected by all the members , who evinced their respect and esteem by wearing Masonic mourning . Several excellent songs from Bros . Harvey , Abbott , Harris , Ohren , and others much enhanced the evening ' s enjoyment , and which was , as is usual in this lodge , most pleasantly and satisfactorily spent . The Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close at not a late hour .

Zetland Lodge , No . 511 . —The election meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . The lodge was opened by Uro . Copus , P . M . Two brethren were passed to the second degree , and one brother raised to thc third degree . Uro . Davy , AV . M ., initiated three gentlemen into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry .

The ballot for AVorshipful Master for the ensuing year was unanimous in favour of Bro . Birch , S . AV ., and by ballot Uro . Uarfield , P . M ., was unanimously reelected Treasurer . Uro . W . Radford , Tyler , by a show of hands was re-elected . Thc Auditors were appointed . One poor brother ( a foreigner ) had one guinea given him from the Charily Fund , and other help from the members

to assist him on his " safe return to his native country . " Although two names were left on the paper of gentlemen anxious for initiation , Ihe names of four other gentlemen were given in to ihe AV . M ., and by unanimous votes of the members all were accepted as propositions worthy to appear on the next lodge summonses that were about to be issued . The lodge was closed . Present besides those

named , Bros . Scholfield , P . M . ; Thomas , P . M . ; Reid , J . W . ; J . Wyld , and over fifty others . Amongst a distinguished set of visitors , very many hailing from foreign shores , we noticed llros . K . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; Grant 766 , and many others of high position in their respective lodges , whose names we were unable to ascertain . A banquet followed .

Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 . —The October meeting of this lodge was held at the Crystal Palace , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when Bro . Henry Finch , AV . M ., initiated Mr . J . J . Merriman , and passed Bro . Crook to

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the second degree . After a proposition to alter the day of meeting , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bros . Bertram and Roberts . Bro . Seymour Smith , the Organist of the lodge , presided at the pianoforte and harmonium , the after-dinner proceedings being enlivened by some admirable music . After the AV . M . had given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ,

Bvo . AVm . A \ atson , by request of thc lodge , proposed "The Health of the Secretary , " presenting him at the same time with a beautifully emblazoned testimonial on vellum , as a memento of the sincere regard of the brethren , and particularly to mark their estimation of the valuable and efficient services rendered by him as Secretary to the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Chas . Horsley ,

P . M . 33 , & c ; AVm . Johnson , AV . M . 134 ; E . AV . Mackney , 134 , Maurice O'Conner , 636 ; & c . Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 . —On AVednesday evening the above lodge met again for the season at Anderton's Hotel , and the AV . M ., Bro . George Pymm , was in his place on the occasion to preside over the brethren . The work done on the occasion was of no easy character , as it

occupied the president from half-past four to eight o clock . Messrs . T . Arno , of Hoxton , A . F . Marchment , of Ftilham , R . E . Booker , of 4 8 , Lincoln ' s-inn-fields , and AVm . Burrell , of Hastings , were initiated Bros . AV . Okey , W . J . Darke , and C Chandler were passed ; and Bro . Donovan was raised . Bro . Hester , S . AV ., was unanimously elected AV . M . for the next year ; Bro . Froud

was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Daly . T . Several letters on the business of the lodge were read by the Secretary , Bro . Garrod , and the election of the Audit Committee , which was then proceeded with , resulted in the nomination of Bros . Herbert and Harper as lay members of the lodge to serve as committeemen . The 26 th instant , at Anderton ' s , at 6 . 30 p . m ., was named as the

hour of meeting . Bro . Bourne , I . P . M ., proposed , Bro . Ough seconded , and the lodge unanimously voted , a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Pymm , as a testimony of the appreciation in which the lodge held his admirable mastership during the past year . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet which was most creditable to Bros . Clemow , and Uro . Smith , their

manager , and the loyal and Masonic toasts , which Masons never forget , were duly given and honoured . Bro . Bourne proposed the AV . M . ' s health as W . M . for the last time , and alluded to his excellent working and the honour he had brought to the lodge . Bro . Hester , the W . M .-elect , by his two speeches in returning thanks for his election in lodge , and for his health at the table , gave promise of

some eloquent speeches to be got from him when he is installed , and with mutual good feelings between the different members , the brethren adjourned till the second AVednesday in November . The P . M . 's who were present were , Bros . AV . Ough , P . G . P ., Nash , Uournc , Runting and Garrod . The officers who supported the Master were , Uros . Hester , S . AA' . ; Peter Parsons , J . AV . ; Homewood , S . D . ; Scott , J . D . ; and Harper , I . G .

Hornsey Lodge , No . 890 . —This lodge resumed its meetings on Friday , the 7 th inst . at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Uro . AV . AVest Smith , AV . M ., presided , supported by his officers . One brother was raised to the third degree in a superior manner . The AV . M ., as usual , proving his superiority by the faultless manner in which he docs all his work . The lodge was in deep mourning ,

in consequence of the death of their much esteemed and deeply-lamented Urother Job Austin , P . M ., the late Secretary , who had died during the recess . lie was a Mason beloved hy all who knew him . The lodge was then closed . There were two visitors present from the Beacontree Lodge , No . 1228 . Banquet was served , and the usual pleasant evening spent .

Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The fourth installation meeting of this flourishing and well-established lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , 96 , Jamaica-road , Bcrmondsey . At four o ' clock precisely the lodge was opened by Bro . J . AV . Avery , W . M ., supported by his officers , Bros . J . Green , S . W . ; II . Bartlett , J . W . ; Dr . Dixon , P . M ., Treas . ;

F . AValters , P . M . Sec ; G . J . Grace , T . D . ; J . AV . Dudley , I . G . ; J . IT . Harmsworth , D . C ; j . II . Fudge , AV . S . ; and a large number of members . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Thc report of the Audit Committee , showing that there was a good balance in thc hands of the Treas .-elect , was read and unanimously received , and ballots

were taken separately for Messrs . Swinburn , AVootton , Claeys , and T . Jones , which proved unanimous iu favour of their admission . Each of those candidates being present , were introduced separately , and in a most impressive and solemn manner initiated into Ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was never better rendered by anyone . Uro . F . II . Ebsworth , P . M ., presented Uro . J . Green , S . AV .

and AA ' . M .-clect , to receive from the Master the benefit of installation . The presentation was attended to , and Uro . J . Green was duly installed as thc A \ ' . M . for the ensuing year . Uro . Green , AA ' . M ., appointed and invested as his ofiicers for the ensuing year : Uros . G . J . Grace , S . W . ; J . W . Dudlep , I . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M .. Treas .: F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . II .

Harmsworth , S . D . ; J . H . Fudge , I . D . ; T . AV . Cox , I . G . ; C Dcakiti , D . C ; J . Ruse , AV . S . ; W . Y . Laing , P . M ., Tyler , Uro . J . \ V . Avery , P . M ., then , in a most correct and impressive manner , delivered the addresses , which completed the ceremony . Great applause was given when he finished his work , and he was presented with a Life Suhscrihcrship of the Girls' School by his own

selection , in preference to a P . M . s jewel from the funds of the lodge . But it is intended at the next meeting to give him a massive gold P . M . ' s jewel , in addition to the subscribership , as a slight proof of the great estimation he is really held in by all the members ; the same will be subscribed for by the voluntary contributions of his admirers . Uro . G . Drapper was accepted as the Steward to represent this lodge at the Royal Benevolent Festival to be held on

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January 25 , 1871 ; and Bro . J . AV . Dudley , J . AV ., as the Steward for the Girls' School Festival . The lodge was then closed . There were present as visitors Bros . Tipton , 49 ; Powell , 73 ; R . H . Williams , 73 ; S . Frankcnberg , 73 5 Sugg , 193 ; Simmonds , 1227 ; G . S . AVintte , 548 ; R . Croll 49 ( S . C ) , & c . Banquet followed , and wis

, served up in such a manner as to reflect the greatest credit on the proprietor , Bro . G . Drapper . The toasts usually given were repeated here , and Bro . Powell , an old Mason of twenty-five years' standing responded for the visitors . The brethren separated after having spent a pleasant evening .

PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . — St . John ' s Lodge , No , 279 . — The brethren of this lodge assembled for their usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Halford-street , on AVednesday , the 5 th instant , the chief business being the initiation of two candidates for admission into our mysteries . Accordingly , after the lodge had been duly

opened and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot took place for those gentlemen—Messrs . Samuel Shuttlewood and George AVilliam Stratham—and they , having been unanimously elected , were severally initiated by the AV . M ., wbo subsequently delivered the charge . Bro . AVilliam Pettifor , P . P . G . S . AA ., and an old and highlyrespected Past Master of the lodge , being confined to his

house by severe indisposition , it was proposed by thc P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . Clarke , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that a copy of a resolution be forwarded to Bro . Pettifor , expressing the deep regret felt by the members at his affliction , and their fervent hope that it would please the Great Architect of tbe Universe speedily to restore him to perfect health . The P . G . M . announced

two presents to the Masonic library of the hall , viz ., copies of Uro . C . C . AA'hitney Griffith ' s interesting " Reminiscences of the AA orcester Lodge , No . 280 , " and of the sermon preached in Peterborough Cathedral , in May last , by the Right Rev . Bro . the Lord Bishop of the diocese , before thc Duke of Manchester and the Provincial Grand Lodge , which was presented by Uro . S . Inns ,

D . P . G . M . The lodge having been closed , thc brethren adjourned to refreshment . Amongst those present , in addition to the AV . M ., Uro . Stanley , were Uros . Kelly ( R . AV . P . G . M . ) , Clarke , and AVeare . P . M . ' s ; Stretton , S . AV . ; Crow , J . AV . ; Dr . Pearce , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; AA uldowson , I . G . ; Pembridge and Dunn , Tylers ;

Gurden , Ulankley , and others . Among the visitors from the John of Gaunt Lodge were Uros . Buzzard , AV . M . ; Toller and A \' . U . Smith , P . M . ' s ; Partridge , S . D . ; Rev . W . T . Fry , Rowlelt , and Lange . The ceremony of initiation was accompanied by the musical chants , & c , Uro . Howlett presiding at the organ , and assisted by other brethren .

DARWIN , LANCASHIRE . —Harmony and Industry Lodge , No . 381 . —On Monday evening , the 3 rd inst ., the regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Mr . Gregg ' s , New Inn . The following brethren were at their posts : George Hargrcaves , AV . M . ; G . E . Stevens , S . W . ; AV . Almond , J . A \ . ; L . Roberts , P . M ., S . D . ; G . E . Belt , J . D . ; D . Ainsworth , I . G . ; G . Hutchinson ,

P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , when Bro . J . N . Isherwood , of Unanimity Lodge , No . 113 , Preston , was balloted for as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Also during the evening Bro . Thomas Uutterworth was presented by the AV . M ., in the name of the members , with a beautiful Master Mason ' s jewel ,

bearing the following inscription : Presented to Bro . Thomas Uutterworth by the members of Lodge Harmony and Industry , 3 81 , Darwen , as a memento of respect for his services as Host for thc term of six years . Oct . 3 , 1870 . " Uro . Uutterworth replied in a very fcelingspeech . The lodge wa ; finally closed in ancient form with solemn prayer .

HOLYHEAD . —lliberma Lod , ; , ; No . 597 . —On Monday evening , the 3 rd inst ., thc above lodge held its regular monthly meeting at thc Marine Hotel . There were present : Bros . John Peters , AV . M . ( in the chair ) ; Edward V . Mellor , I . P . M . ; William Reva , S . W . ; folm L . Griffith , J . A \ . ; AVilliam Lewis , S . D . ; John Ellis , J . D . ; Robert Owen , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , O . G . ; a goodly

number of the brethren , and four visiting brethren , viz ., Uros . Captain G . Shanks , A \ . M . No . 189 , P . P . G . S . B . Devon ; Wright , No . I 3 ( lrcland ) ; S . Telitsus , No . 525 ; and John Rowlands , No . 362 ( Scotland ) . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . There being no candidate for initiation , the AV . M . proceeded with the

opening in the second degree , and Bros . AVilliam Evens , Evan Evens , and Edward M . Jones having given satisfactory proof of proficiency and attention , were duly passed and declared to be 1 <\ C . ' s . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Uro . Thomas Hughes was raised to thc sublime degree of M . M ., the solemn ceremony being impressively performed by the AV . M .,

Urother John Peters . After this the lodge was worked down to thc first degree , when sundry measures , calculated to be of practical and permanent benefit to the lodge , were dUcusscd . Thc lodge was then closed in due form . TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge , No . 710 . —The annual meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held on Thursday

last week in the beautiful lodge-room at Totnes , for the purpose of installing the AV . M .-elect , Uro . AA ' m . Cuming , in tlie Master ' s chair for thc year ensuing . Amongst the brethren present were the following : —Uros . J . Priiiham , AV . M . ; AV . Cuming , AV . M .-elcct ; Capt . Bridges , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of England , DG . M . of Somerset ( the Founder

of Pleiades Lodge ) ; Rev . J . Powning , Dr . Owen , Bench ) -, R . AA ' alson , Marks , George Heath , John Heath , G . Glanficld , Rev . R . Bowden , Capt . KecMalf , 'J ' . C . Kellock , and Uartlett , P . M . ' s ; Isaac Latimer , P . P . G . Sec . of Devon : J . llains , the AVorshipful the Mayor of Totnes ; Capt . Fowle , Chudlcy , Henry Presswell , Niner , Rowse ,