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of the Craft—the late Grand Secretary—whose geniality and courtesy were proverbial , and it would be a long time ere they looked upon his like again . Bro . Ferguson , in proposing the toast , alluded to the fact that Bro . Eve and he ( Bro . Everett ) occupied their honourable positions through the suffrages of the brethren . They esteemed it a very high honour to hold that position , for they represented

about 100 , 000 Masons , and it was , as he had often said before , the blue riband of Freemasonry . The rest of the Grand Officers felt a pleasure in availing themselves of opportunities of visiting lodges , and displayed a great interest in the Craft and in furthering the great principles upon which the Order was founded . Bro . T . B . Goodfellow , l . P . M ., next proprosed " The

Worshipful Master , " and said he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm , for Bro . Ernest Smith , W . M ., had filled every office he had occupied in an excellent manner . The brethren did not wish him to extol their W . M ., for they all knew him so well , and would have an opportunity of seeing him perform the duties of the chair . Bro . Ernest A . G . Smith , W . M ., thanked the l . P . M . and

brethren for the very kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . It was a proud moment to be in the position of W . M . of this lodge which was so well known . It seemed but a very short time since he occupied a position at the right of the W . M ., but he had always looked forward to the time when he should occupy the chair of the lodge . He hoped to do his duty in a manner

satisfactory to all , and cherish the traditions of the good old Domatic Lodge . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treasurer , gave "The Masonic Charities , " and said they were the most brilliant stars on the whole of their escutcheon . The Institution for Aged Masons and their Widows was well worthy of their support . It was the youngest Institution , but they loved it because

they felt there were many men who had done their work well in their time , and had joined the Order not for what they could get out of it , but who , from unforeseen circumstances , had been reduced to the lowest ebb of distress . The present year would be the Jubilee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the brethren would doubtless heartily support the Festival , as it was the only J ubilee of

the Institutions they would see . The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was another deserving Institution , and a visit to the Institution to see the girls going through their drill was not easily forgotten . Then there was the Boys ' School , of which he was Chairman of the Executive Committee . The clouds which darkened that School had been dispelled , and sunshine was the order of the day . The boys

were well fed , clothed , and educated . "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . White , P . M ., and acknowledged by Bros . Black , P . M . 1273 , Poynter , Harris , and Taylor . The Worshipful Master next gave "The Past Masters , " including the Installing Master , Bro . Price , P . M ., and said it was his express wish that Bro . Price , P . M ., should

install him as he initiated him into Freemasonry , and the l . P . M . kindl y gave way . Bro . H , N . Price , P . M ., said he felt great gratification in having his name coupled with the toast . The lodge had upon its roll some iG or 18 Past Masters , each one being able and willing to do any work required . He also felt gratification in having the honour of installing the W . M ., and thanked the Past Masters for allowing him that

privilege , for Bro . Ernest Smith , W . M ., was an old friend , and also one whom he had thc honour of introducing and initiating into Freemasonry six years ago . He considered that as a Past Master he had only performed his duty to the lodge in trying to do his best . "The Treasurer and Secretary" and "The Officers " were given , the latter being replied to by Bros . Piper , S . W ., and J . Barnett , jun ., P . M ., J . W ., after which the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and enjoyable meeting .

Eclectic Lodge ( No . 1201 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Capt . Harvey Lyon , W . M ., presiding , and the following Past Masters and visitors being among others in attendance : Bros . J . Mander , P . M . ; Chas . Chauffourd , P . M . ; A . T . Freeman , P . M . ; J . Armden , P . M . ; J . L . Barrett , P . M . ; W . H . Munday , P . M . ; R . Lloyd , P . M . ; J . H . Watts , P . M . ; RichardGlasspool , P . M . ; and J . A . Gactley . Visitors * . Bros . ' . H . Ga * sUins ,

P . M . 1 S 97 ; John W . Harvey , P . M . 25 ; W . Cowen , J . W 1 G 73 ; W . A . Stimson , 201 ; G . Stephens , 1185 ; T . Cope Allengam , 85 S ; T . W . Robinson , I . G . 15 S 0 ; W . H . A . Mundell , J . D . 1328 ; Watson Osmond , P . M . 1297 ; Alfred Moore . 91 ; W . D . Child , S . D . 1457 ; Henry J . Prangley , W . M . 1397 ; A . Schuberth , 704 ; R . E . Bennett , 1 G 37 J Stephen A . Cooper , P . M . 1 G 37 ; J . W . Norris , 733 ;

toward Dalzcll , P . M . 2000 ; R . Pellam Stevens , P . M . 901 ; George Mullin , 332 ( I . C ); and Charles Long , P . M . 1545 . Ihe lod ge was in mourning in consequence of the death of Bro . W . H . Paddle , P . M ., and unfortunately Bro . A . E . Taylor , P . M ., Sec , was absent on account of a death in his faniilv . His duties were taken hv Bro .

Barrett , P . M . The W . M . initiated Messrs . Solomon babnel , David Spratt , Peter Bastendorf , and Joseph 1 nomas Mead , and afterwards installed Bro . Wm . Alfred burndgc , S . W ., W . M . elect , as W . M . The new officers were Bros . Captain R . Harvey Lyon , l . P . M . ; L . V . D . Anley , S . W . ; J . H . Hawortb , J . W . ; J . Mander , P . M ., treas . ; A . E . Tavlor . P . M .. Sec . •H . P . Anlev . S . D .:

R . Tourden , J . D . ; Dr . S . Lloyd , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Parker , P * M ., A . D . C ; A . Reside , I . G . ; C . J . Richardson , P . M ., r f ' , i , * * foreman , P . M ., and S . H . Lloyd , Stwds . ; and W . Potter , Tyler . The W . M . announced that he was Steward for the Jubilee Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and solicited assistance . After some other business lodge was closed , and banquet followed at Freemasons ' tavern .

rh < ? W * M ., after proposing "The Oueen and the Craft , " fave The M . W . G . M ., " and stated that the Craft were ail pleased that his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence " { J Avondale . the eldest son of the Grand Master , was anout to enter into the bonds of wedlock . The subject was = n ch was in tne mouths of every one at present , and

sh * aso /* Wlshed the Provincial Grand Master of Berknire a happy and prosperous union with his cousin , the 1 nncess May . The W . M in proposing " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy IwV , r l . rest of the Grand Officers . Present and rW ' re £ T S to the death of Col . Shadwell Clerke , said Irin „^! * ? f sadness was on the happy proceedings of " •c evening when they thought of the creat loss the Craft

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had experienced by the death of the Grand Secretary , who was a brother that brought great zeal , knowledge , and experience to bear on the discharge of the duties of his office . Long might the Craft continue to produce such members of light and leading to guide the destinies of the Order .

Bro . Lyon , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said there was a lot he could say on that occasion . He would not say all things , but he must say one of them , and that was it had given him great pleasure to place his old friend , Bro . Surridge , in the rha r if ihe lodge , not only because he knew his sterling . vor h , but also because he felt the onerous duties of that post would be well performed in the future .

He felt he had a most excellent successor . It there was anybody in the world whom he honoured as an old friend it was Bro . Surridge . During the 24 hours of the day no unbecoming thought rose in Bro . Surridge ' s mind , * the common gavel was never n cessary for him , and the chisel had been well used on his behalf . He wished him a happy year of office , a successful term in the chair , and he was

sure that evening was a good augury of a brilliant future . The Worshipful Master , in response to the toast , which was most heartily received , said he felt the onerous duties which fell upon a W . M . It was much more difficult to speak now when called upon to respond to the toast of his own health when proposed in such complimentary terms by the I . P . M ., and responded to with such great cordiality by

the brethren . It might not be generally known that two of the founders of the lodge were two of his oldest and best friends . Apart from other considerations the brethren might imagine how honoured he felt in being chosen by the brethren to fill the chair which they had occupied with somuch dignity . He found it difficult to express himself adequately , and to tell the brethren how much he felt the honour they

had conferred upon him , and how much he felt the kindness with which they received this toast . He begged , them however not to set up for him too high a standard in anticipation by making him feel that there was too little of attainment . He would promise to do his best . He asked for the Past Masters , especially the I . P . M ., and the officers generous and punctual attendance and cordial co-operation . Given

those , he confidently promised with what means he possessed to attain to some little measure of success in his office in 1 S 92 . The Worshipful Master in giving "The I . P . M ., " said that whatever anticipations had been formed of Bro . Lyon , they had been fulfilled . If he entered on his office with esteem and affection , he left it with these qualities in greater force . Through his year of office he had made it his aim to

promote the good of Freemasonry in general and of the Eclectic Lodge in particular . He then presented Bro . Lyon with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Lyon , l . P . M ,, in replying , said he felt he had not earned this jewel . He admired it very much indeed , and he trusted he should wear it in the lodge on future occasions . He had enjoyed his year in thechair very much

indeed . He knew that many shortcomings were attributable to him , but he had hid a good year of work , and he had endeavoured to do his best . He had been most ably supported by a most zealous and kindly list of officers , and he thanked them very much . He could assure the brethren that anything he could do he should only be too glad to perform . He should be happy to assist the W . M ., but he

felt that he would not require assistance . The Initiates responded to the toast drunk in their honour , and Bros . Stephen , Cooper , Osmond , arid other brethren replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " In the course of their remarks , while congratulating the W . M . on his attainment of the chair , they stated they were pleased he had not forgotten the great object of Freemasonry—Charity .

They were pleased to find he was going up as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters , " and said he could not allow the occasion to pass over without mentioning the lamented circumstance of the death of Bro . Paddle , P . M ., a most accomplished worker in Masonry , and a most esteemed and worthy brother . Bro . Dr . Lloyd replied , after which the W . M . proposed

"The Treasurerand Secretary and the Officersof the Lodge . " He confidently relied on the assistance of the officers to enable him to perform the duties of his office for the year efficiently . The S . W . responded , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bros . E . Dalzell , Alfred Moore , J . H . Watts , H . J . Prangley , A . T . Foreman , P . M . ; and Watson Osmond , P . M ., contributed to the enjoyment of the evening with singing and recitation , and Bro . Schuberth gave some exquisite violoncello solos .

ChiSWick Lodge ( No . 2012 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when a large number of brethren attended . Amongst the members present were Bros . J . Brown , W . M . ; R . Wimpey , S . W . ; T . Walden , J . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; VV . C Dickey , S . D . ; W . Kenyon , J . D . ; E . Wavell ,

D . C ; Louis Lee , Org . ; H . Clark , B . Hartzhorne , G . Everett , P . M ., G . Treas . ; VV . P . Dowling , P . M . ; R . Harvey . P . M . * , Capt . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . W . Middx . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; J . Nanson , 1349 ; P . Cronin , 1512 ; J . H . Jarvis , P . M . 1 G 27 , P . P . G . S . ; R . Buckler , 13 C 4 ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 42 ; II . Bright , 1512 ; A . Love , H . Gane , W . J . Ferguson , P . M .

177 j E . Coleman , W . M . 145 ; J . VV . Burgess , P . P . G . P . ; P . Monson , P . M . 1194 ; R . Walker , 1227 ; H . T . Cooper , P . M . 15 G 7 ; G . Thomas , P . M . 1194 ; P . Blatchford , 704 ; F . Osborne , J . W . 1287 ; C P . Bellerby , P . M . 2309 ; 1 *; B . Cox , W . M . 1305 ; F . J . Mason , 214 S ; T . Stalebrace , 214 S ; A . Pringle , P . M . 92 ; J . Start , J . W . 1743 ; ] . Crouch , 2032 ; A . G . Duck , S . W . S 9 S ; W . A . Shaw , 170 S

W . Callaghan , 1 599 ; L . Holhngsworth , 1 SS 7 ; J . Edwards , P . M . 16 G 2 ; W . W . Lee , S . VV . 2381 ; and others . Lodge being opened , the minutes were confirmed . Bro . R . H . Wimpey was then installed in an able manner by Bro . Brown , the retiring Master , and appointed the following officers : Bros . Warden , S . VV . ; Kenyon , | . W . ; Dr . Lawrence , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,

Sec . ; Dickey , S . D . ; Wavell , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . j Hartzhorne , D . C ; Louis Lee , A . R . A . M ., Org . ; Ellis and Millborne , Stwds . ; and Petherick , Tyler . The usual addresses were given by the Installing Master , after which the W . M . initiated Messrs . Bell and Thorpeinto Freemasonry . The W . M . announced his intention of representing the lodge at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and thc sum of 10 guineas was unanimously

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voted to his list . The I . P . M ., Bro . Brown , was presented with a Past Master's jewel , for which he returned suitable acknowledgment . In response to a telegram despatched early in the evening to H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . enquiring after the health of the Duke of Clarence , the following reply was received— " Many thanks . Sharp attack of influenza . Condition satisfactory . —ALBERT EDWARD . "

On the motion of Bro . George Everett , G . Treas ., a resolution was parsed condoling with Mrs . Shadwell Clerke and family on the irreparable loss they had sustained in the death of the late Grand Secretary as honorary member of this lodge . Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from many brethren , including Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., P . M ., and the lodge was closed .

After banquet the customary toast list received due recognition . In giving "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said the Chiswick Lodge had the honour of numbering amongst its members two Grand Officers—Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., appointed by the M . W . G . M ., and Bro . George Everett , Grand Treasurer , who was elected by

the unanimous vote of England . They all loved and respected Bro . Everett , and hoped he would be with them for many years . There was another Grand Officer present that night—Bro . Eve—who had honoured them by visiting the lodge . Bro . George Everett , G . Treasurer , in response for the Present Grand Officers , said the brethren were always good

enough to receive the toast with cordiality , which was much appreciated by the Grand Officers . They desired onl y to emulate those who had gone before in the good work done for the Craft . He wished to congratulate the lodge on the accession to office of the third of his initiates into Masonry in the lodge . Bros . Dowling , P . M ., and Brown , I . P . M ., had given the greatest possible satisfaction , and he was

sure they had installed one in the person of Bro . Wimpey , W . M ., who would do honour to the position . What their W . M . had done showed that their lodge would suffer nothing at his hands , and the brethren would heartily wish him a prosperous year of office . Bro . K . Eve , P . G . Treas ., said with reference to the Past Grand Officers , that their name was legion , but

though a large number , they were a distinguished body of Masons . The M . VV . G . M . exercised a wise discretion in his appointments , the Grand Officers being men of mark and of position in social life and good Masons . They tried to uphold the dignity and high position of Alasonry . The Craft is not what it was some years ago , for it was then comparatively small , but the impetus given

by H . R . H . the M . VV . G . M . had increased the numbers , and they could almost be numbered by hundreds of thousands . There was no better Institution in the world than Masonry , making as it did no distinction between creeds or colours . He had met black , yellow , and white Masons , and he did not know but that in the United States there were red men in the Cratt . All they acknowledged with reference to

religion was that they placed their trust in the Great Architect . They were bound to perform their duties to their neighbours and themselves , and to his mind Masonry taught those duties . They promoted genial fellowship and gave relief and consolation to those who might be reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . Where was the Institutionthatdidanythingliketheicsincharity ? Nearly £ 60 , 000

was subscribed last year to the Old People , Girls , and Boys . When in old age they were reduced to poverty it was a consolation to know they could find relief in the Institution of the Order . The children of those who having worked and filled good positions and been struck down , could find relief held out in the Institutions . It was a great feature , and he looked upon the Charities as the brightest gem in

their escutcheon . Bro . Brown , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master " and said he was sure all the brethren were pleased and gratified that Bro . Wimpey had arrived at that proud and important position . The W . M . had worked up through every office and had done his duty to those positions . He wished the W . M . every success , and was sure he would

receive the assistance of the brethren in carrying out thc duties . Bro . R . H . Wimpey , W . M ., thanked the l . P . M . and brethren for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . Although his words might be few they were said with the greatest sincerity . Whatever hc could do for the lodge during his year or at any time , he

would be only too thankful to do . " The Initiates " having been honoured , " The Visitors " was given in cordial terms . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant meeting concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . Under the direction of Bro . Louis Lee , A . R . A . M ., Org ., a selection of music was performed by Miss Gertrude Legg , Miss C . M . Stevens , and Bros . W . C M . ller , J . J . Johnson , and T . Spun * .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge ( No . 2076 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . II . Rylands , W . M . ; Dr . VV . W . Westcott , S . VV . ; Rev . C . 1 . Ball , I . W . ; G . VV . Speth , Sec ; E . Macbean , S . D . ; W . M . Williams , J . D . ; R . V . Gould , P . M ., D . C . ; C .

Kupferschmidt , I . G . ; W . M . By water , LP . VI . ; and Dr . Belgrave Ninnis . The following members of the Correspondence Circle were also present : Bros . G . K . Cobham , W . S . Hunter , R . Palmer , Thomas T . Cohu , VV . G . P . Gilbert , F . F . Giraud , E . H . Ezard , Col . Martin Petrie , W . Masters , T . Charters White , F . VV . Levander , VV . T . Warner , and G . Gregson . Visitor * . Bro . N . J . Stanger ,

171 . 'The lodge having been opened , the W . M . referred in feeling terms to the lamentable death on Christmas Day of the Grand Secretary , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , the only honorary member of the lodge , and the Secretary was directed to convey to his family the sincere and respectful sympathy of the brethren of the Iodic It was further decided that the lodge members should wear mourning for

the period of three months . 1 he report of the Audit Committee and balance-sheet was adopted , and will appear in the printed Transactions of the lodge . It shows a total income during the past yearof 1 1528 9 s , id ., and expenditure of £ 1324 9 s . Gd ., and a satisfactory result of all the brethren

lodge ' s various undertakings . Six lodges and 33 were elected to the membership of the Correspondence Circle , as follows : Golden Light Lodge , No . 7 G 0 ( S . C ) , Porchefstrom , S . A . R . ; Masonic Literary Society , Toowoomba , Oueensland ; Pattison Lodge , No . 913 , Plumstead , Kent ; Boscawen Lodge , No . 6 99 , Chacewatcr , Cornwall ;