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twelve months old , and that it was now 34 strong , and that they were surrounded by a large number of visitors as well , : seemed to him extraordinary that so much should have been effected in the course of twelve months . It was very ^ ratify ing , and it was further gratifying to know that this result had been brought about mainly by the assistance he ( Bio . Everett ) had received from his efficient officers . It was rather curious that Everett should follow

liverett , considering that there was no relationship between them , excepting the Masonic fellowship which bound them together . There was now an Everett the Second in the chair , and on his behalf he ( Bro . George Everett ) had to ask that if they saw in the VV . M . any shortcomings , they would make every allowance for him , and that they would assist him in every possible way . The VV . M ., in reply , assured the brethren that as long

as he occupied the chair nothing would be wanting on his part to promote the interests of the Chiswick Lodge . The lodge was but little more that twelve months eld , and yet it commanded such a large gathering as they had present that evening . It was a great credit to the lodge , and he should feel it a pride to promote the interests of the lodge as much as he could . The toast of " The Initiates " was responded to by both

those brethren , who hoped they would become bright ornaments in the Order . The toast of "The Visitors "followed . Bro . Ferguson , as one of the respondents , said the proposition of the VV . M . gave him the opportunity of ieturning thanks on two grounds—first of congratulating the Chiswick Lodge on the wonderful progress it had made since it was consecrated . He thanked the brethren for the way in which

they had received the toast so kindly proposed by the VV M ., and for the very kind recognition of what he had done . He trusted that he should always be useful as a Mason . When first he came to the lodge he was ornamental ; the second time , when the W . M . was ill , he was useful ; and at the present meeting he had tried to make himself useful . To him this was most agreeable . He did not like to be a wallflower , and he had had the satisfaction

of being able to do something . When the lodge was a little older it would require no extraneous aid , and those who had assisted now would all be wallflowers , and they would all admire the way in which the members of the lodge did its work . That would be admirable . It was also an excellent thing that the first W . W . had set the example of installing his successor , and this was an office Which every W . M . should perform . With such an

example in the Chiswick Lodge there was no doubt it must succed . Bro . Chapman , who also responded , said he did not know whether the brethren had seen any picture in which surprise was depicted by open mouths and extended hands , but if they had they might imagine that that was the way in which he ought to be represented on this occasion , for he felt much surprise at the way in which the I . P . M . had

excelled himself in the style in which he installed his successor and delivered the addresses . His next surprise was at the way the W . M . had conducted the working . It had been expected that he would hardly have a word to say for himself , but he had invested his ofiicers as though he had been an old Past Master in the Craft . He had also been surprised at the responses of the Initiates , and likewise with the lavish hospitality with which every one had been

entertained . He had been invited to enjoy himself in a quiet way , but he had found unbounded liberality in the banquet . Further , he was surprised that he should have been called upon to respond . Bro . VV . VV . Morgan , W . M . 211 , also replied , and in the course of his remarks said that the Queen had wished her urn Ie , the Duke of Sussex , who was then Grand Master , to make Prince Albert a Freemason , but that the illustrious

Duke told her that her husband should have no secrets from her . The reply of Queen Victoria was that if she had any sons they should be Freemasons . Her Majesty had shown her interest in the Craft by becoming Patron of the Masonic Institutions . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . George Everett , " and presented him with an elegant jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , surmounted

by a beautiful miniature picture of old Chiswick Church . He narrated the circumstances under which Bro . Everett yielded to the persuasion put upon him to become the first Master of the lodge , and said that it was only by strong persuasion that he again consented to take a leading part in Masonry . He had done his work well , and he had led 'he Chiswick Lodge to a position of prosperity . The toast was received with acclamation and " he is a jolly good

fellow . " Bro . George Everett , I . P . M ., in reply , said that Bro . Chapman had mentioned surprises which had met him that day ; but he ( Bro . Everett ) must say he was surprised , though , at the same time , flattered and pleased at the reception given to this toast . He was very happy to think 'hat the brethren thought him a jolly good fellow . He was pleased to receive at the hands of the lodge the handsome

jewel pinned on his breast by the W . M . It had been his good fortune many times during his extended Masonic career to receive tokens of the esteem and regard of his brother Masons ; but he did not know that he had ever received a greater compliment than the presentation of this 1 i e j * ' by the Chiswick Lodge . He was taken by surprise when he was asked to be the first Master of this lodge , and He was the more surprised to find himself weak enough to

ceept the post , because he had previously resolved to take a back seat in Freemasonry . However , he did agree to come again to the fore , and he obtained the warrant for tins lod ge . Although he went into it reluctantly at first , "e did not rei . ret \ t an ( j ne was highly pleased at the reu " . The Chiswick Lodge had been a great success , and

fj'ery one connected with it had been genial good fellows . „? was tne Irnore pleased and proud , because the lodge was the child of his old age . Off t ( Jfstsof "The Treasurer and Secretary" and "The sn TJ ° ^ ' ^ ' - * ° d ge " followed , which having been recv ? . ' WaS succecded by the Tyler ' s toast , and the vent of the evening . was brought to a close .

WEST COWES . —Medina Lodge ( No . 35 ) . — : ,. '" - ^ nation meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth VV Vi n thcre werc Present Bros . Airs , I . P . M ., as PM A ° berton , S . W . ; Manners , J . W . ; Faulkner , RrA' J , ^ ' M « rsell , P . M ., Sec ; FT . R . Cust , S . D . Y ™„ d * J ' - ' Hunter , D . C . ; Leftwich , I . G . and Stwd . ' VVh •?* lyler' Barfield , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; H . H ¦ ¦ . » vheeler , P . M . ; Taylor , S . S . Wheeler , Sullivan , Toms

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Chambers , VVhitticom , Matthews , J . Halliday , A . Perry , and Hurst . Visitors : Bros . Garnham and Millidire , i = ; i ; G . Brown , 23 S ; A . 11 . Brown , 1 SS 4 ; Firth , S . W . 1 SS 4 , P . P . G . O . ; G . Pack , P . M . 175 , P . G . J . D . ; and Wilkins , 17 S 0 . A telegram of congratulation was sent to H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , on his son , Prince Albert Victor , having

attained his majority , wishing him long life and happiness . Bro . A . Perry then took his Third Degree , after which Bro . R . L . Roberton , S . W ., W . M . elect , was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being ably performed by Bro . T . VV . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . G . P . Pickering , I . P . M . ;

Manners , S . W . ; Hunter , J . VV . ; Faulkner , P . M ., Treas . ; Mursell , P . M ., Sec ; Rutland , S . D . ; Leftwich , J . D . ; Lee , I . G . ; Ransome , Org . ; Hurst , D . C ; Leftwich and James Halliday , Stwds . ; and Young , Tyler . Bro . Barfield , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., was appointed as the Representative of the Masonic Charities Committee of Hants and the Isle of Wight , and Bro . Mursell , P . M ., consented fo represent the

lodge as Steward for the Benevolent Institution Festival . Bro . Mursell having served as Steward to the Boys' School Festival in 1 SS 4 , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded him . The brethren then adjourned to the Fountain Hotel , where a splendid banquet was partaken of . The VV . M ., Bro . Roberton , presided , supported by the P . Ms , of the lodge ; Bros . Pack , Capt . Adams , Millidge , Garnham ,

Wilkins , Simon , G . Brown , A . Phillips , and others . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the loyal toasts being enthusiastically received . A telegram was handed in from Sandringham at 11 . 14 p . m . from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Masterof England , thanking the brethren for their kind congratulations on his son attaining his majority . Songs were sung during the evening by Bros . Simon , Wilkins , Rutland , Firth , Airs , Ransome , and others .

CAMBRIDGE—Scientific Lodge ( No . 88 ) . — The installation of Bro . George McCallum , P . G . J . D ., as W . M . of this lodge , took place on Monday , the 12 th inst ., when there was a good muster of brethren to witness the ceremony , including the W . M . ' s of the Three Grand Principles and the Isaac Newton ( University ) Lodges , and visiting brethren from a distance . The lodge having been

duly opened , a vote was passed for the purchase of an organ , and a committee was appointed to revise the bye-laws . Bro . Alfred Thompson , VV . M ., then prseentcd to Bro . Tregonwell Collier a handsome M . M . 's Jewel—which had been subscribed to by every member of the lodge—in recognition of his services as Tyler to the lodge for 35 years . Bro . Collier was initiated in October , 1 S 49 . The ceremony

of installing Bro . McCallum was then proceeded with Dy Bro . Alfred Thompson , wbo went through the work in a most efficient manner . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . A . Thompson , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Nichols , S . W . ; VV . 1 . Paohler , J . VV . ; E . Hills , P . M ., Chap . ; VV . H . Jarrold , Treas . ; A . H . Moyes ,

P . M ., Sec ; Oliver Papworth , S . D . ; W . Purchas , J . D . ; T . Hunnybun , P . M ., D . C ; J . R . Ling , P . M ., Organist ; Frank Piggott , I . G ; W . Davidson , P . M ., Stwd , and Woods , Tyler . lt may be mentioned that Bro . Nichols , who is appointed S . W ., has acted as Secretary to the lodge for 15 years , and his appointment over the heads of those in office

during the past year was done with the hearty concurrence of every officer . The selection was also a popular one with the members of the lodge generally . At the close of the proceedings the brethren ( between fifty and sixty in number ) sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . A . H . Moyes , and the evening was spent in true Masonic harmony . The W . M . was very happy in the discharge of the duties

of the chair , and Bro . Thompson was warmly congratulated upon the able manner in which he discharged the duties of Installing Master at short notice . The annual Ball will be held on Tuesday next . ¦ STOCKPORT . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 104 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at Ashton House , Greek-street , ¦ ¦ ~ n there were present Bros . John

Bell , W . M . ; E . ' . nson , P . P . G . A . D . C , S . VV . ; J . Fox , j . W . ; j . H . .. drew , Treas . ; G . Gaskill , Sec ; W . " Cleave , S . D . ; T . Davis , J . D . ; W . Booth , P . M ., P . G . D . D . C . Cheshire , D . C ; C Clarkson , I . G . ; Tutton and Kain , Stwds . ; J . Scott , Tyler ; P . Ms . G . Balfe , I . P . M . ; F . Preston , H . Finch , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; W . Collier , P . P . G . O . Cheshire ; S . W . Wilkinson , P . P . G . S . D .

Cheshire ; Cummings , Emerson , Harrison , Hampson , ar . d Stafford . Visitors : Bros . H . Wakefield , 2 S 7 , P . P . G . Stwd . Cheshire ; Blakehurst , P . M . 2 S 7 ; Smith , LG . 323 ; and Howard , 1642 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the W . M . in due form . The W . M ., S . W ., and S . D . then worked

the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the First Lecture in a manner that left nothing to . be desired , and were congratulated by the brethren and visitors on the efficient start made by the new VV . M . and ofiicers , this being the first regular meeting after the installation . " Hearty good wishes" were given by the visitors , and the lodge was closed .

DURHAM . —Marquis of Granby Lodge ( No . 124 ) . —A general meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Old-street , when a very large gathering of Past Masters and brethren were present to assist at the installation of Bro . VV . Logan , ] . D ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Andrew Carr acting as Installing Master . The W . M . appointed and

invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . A . Carr , I . P . M . ; Rev . J . Lawson , P . G . Chap ., S . W . ; W . Crawford , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Tristram , G . Chap ., Chap . ; M . Fowler , Treas . ; W . H . Oliver , Sec ; C . J . Dawson , S . D . ; G . W . Richardson , j . D . ; T . Dunn , I . G . ; John Mutton , Org . ; T . Bell , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Brotherhood and John Smith , Stwds . ; and John Carter , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the VV . M . entertained the brethren to a

sumptuous repast in the banqueting hall , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening enlivened by songs , & rc , rendered by brethren of the Cathedral choir . ¦ SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —Bro . T . Dartnall , the S . W . for the past year , has been installed W . M . of this lodge for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed by VV . Bro . G . Dunlop ,

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senior Past Masterof the lodge , in the presence of a good attendance of Past Masters , visitors , and brethren . The following ollicers were invested for the year : Bros . T . P . Payne , I . P . M . ; C . Bemister , S . VV . ; S . Clarke , J . VV . ; j . B . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . R . Weston , P . M ., Sec . ; R . VV . Lees , S . D . ; Stiles , J . D . ; C . A . Dyer , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . Ridgway , Org . ; Osborn , I . G . ; Fewings and

C . T . Penny , Stwds . ; and Biggs , Harrington , and Vare , Tylers . After the installation , thanks were voted to Bro . Dunlop for having performed the ceremony , and a vote of thanks was also accorded to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Payne , authority being at the same time given to purchase from the lodge funds a Masonic jewel of a character to be approved by Bro . Payne . He , however , said that he already had

numerous jewels , and he would much prefer that the money should be added lo the sum already voted by the lodge to Bro . M . Miles' list of subscriptions to the Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows . This generosity met with the warm appreciation of the brethren . The usual banquet was afterwards held , Bro . Bishop , the mayor of the borough , being present , and returning thanks , with others , for the visiting brethren .

RINGWOOD . —Unity Lodge ( No . 132 ) . —This lodge held its annual installation meeting last week , VV . Bro . Le Feuvre , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master designate , attending from Southampton to install the retiring S . W ., Bro . Walter Farrance . Bro . F . A . Johns presided over a good attendance of brethren and visitors , the latter including Bros . H . A . Lawton 7 SG and P . M . 3 S 6

, , P . P . G . S . D . Dorset ; Rev . — Raikes , P . M . 417 , P . P . G . Chap . Dorset ; H . J . Sydenham , P . M . 137 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Dorset ; H . P . Buchan , 1461 ; C . J . Phillips , P . M . 130 , P . P . G . S . D . Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; II . G . Dyer , P . M . 132 ; J . C . Holliday , P . M . 132 ; G . Etheridge , A . W . Hayter , E . White , H . Kitford , G . E . Blakely , and W . E . Alexander .

The new Master having been duly installed , the ceremony being performed in an impressive manner , invested the following as the officers for the year : Bros . F . A . Johns , I . P . M . ; Whitewood , S . VV . ; J . B . Jenkins , J . W . ; A . T . Hicks , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); A . VV . Ward , P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); Van Marie , S . D . ; J . Webber , J . D . ; Baker , I . G . ; and Bursley , Tyler .

At the close of the lodge proceedings , which included a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Master , tin- brethren sat down to a banquet excellently served by Mr . Ward , in the large room at the White Hart Hotel , following which the customary Masonic toasts were given and congratulations offered to the new ruler in the Craft , for whom a good year was predicted , the brethren contemplating , among

other steps , the formation of a lodge of instruction in connection with this old lodge , which is well on its way towards its second centenary . . DOVER . —Lodge of Peace and Harmony ( No . ' 99 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Oak Hotel , on Monday , the 5 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . John W . Terson , opened the lodtre at 7 n . m ..

and there was a punctual attendance of officers and brethren . Amongst the large number present were Bros . J . VV . Terson , W . M . ; Thomas Hearn , S . VV . ; James W . Bussey , J . W . ; A . F . L . Fredericksen , S . D . ; J . VV . Miller , J . D . ; and John Falconer , I . G . ; W . Bros . Rev . V . S . Vickers , I P . M ., Prov . G . Assist . Chaplain ; James D . Terson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D ., Sec . ; H . S . Boyton , P . M .,

P . Prov . G . Org ., John Marshall , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ; John Bourdeaux , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; William Cepford , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . ; Edward Lukey , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Joseph G . Podevin , P . M . ; and Francis W . Prescott , P . M . ; Bros . Capt . J . W . Miller , E . Swan , T . Farrington , G . Ainslie , C H . C . Marsh , F . Dane , W . A . Barron , W . A . Kennett , G . VV . Church , H . J . Crosver , A . Whelch , G . Willson . Tyler ,

and others . Visitors : VV . Bros . James Stevens , 720 , 1216 , 1426 ; Pearson O . Potter , W . M . 120 S ; and Genrge Band , P . M . 109 G , P . Prov . G . A . P . ; Bros . E . A . Marsh , S . D . 120 S ; W . Kenison , 109 G ; J . McKenzie , 120 S ; E . Vie , 53 ' ; J- J- VVright , 120 S ; " R . Veers , 153 G ; F . Stangcr , 120 S ; J . Popkins , 398 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The W . M . stated that as there was no ceremonial work before the lodge for this occasion , it had been thought expedient to use the opportunity for the purpose of hearing a lecture on the ritual by Bro . Stevens , of London , who was then present , and whom he had pleasure in introducing to the lodge . He had no doubt that the members would give him a hearty welcome and an attentive hearing .

Bro . James Stevens , who , on rising , was most cordially received , then occupied the earnest attention of all present during two and a-half hours , whillst he discoursed of the " Knobs and Excrescences " which are still to be found in the ritual and ceremonial of the Third Degree . His remarks were evidently much appreciated by the several

Past Masters present , as well as by the younger portion of his audience , and , notwithstanding the length of his address , its conclusion was sought to be deferred for further explanations . The thanks of the lodge were expressed to Bro . Stevens in high laudation of his lecture and services , and the same were ordered for record on the

minutes . There was no other business , and the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren subsequently partook of supper , and separated at the customary , hour .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 3 J 7 )• —The installation meeting was held and St . John ' s Festival celebrated in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Tuesday , the Gth inst . The meetings of the lodge are always held on the first Thursday in every month ; but , in consequence of New Year ' s Day falling this year on Thursday , a very small muster of the brethren was

anticipated , consequently a dispensation was applied for , and granted , to postpone the meeting until the following Tuesday . The wisdom for such a course was apparent by the appearance of nearly Go brethren , who assembled to do honour to Bro . Edwards' installation . The lodge has during the last few years been steadily increasing its members , and

the knowledge of this fact must be intensely gratifying to Bro . J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., who is aptly termed the " father of Charity , " and who is at the present time the oldest member of the lodge . Bro . Mine recollects very well when the number of members was reduced to three , viz ., himself , the late Bro . Higginbotham , and another , whose name at this moment escapes us . When this worthy