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what we call the High Grades or Christian Degrees , and we do not . In continental countries they found working side by side the Grand Orient and the Supreme Council , working from the First Degree up to the 33 Degree , but respect , brotherly love , relief , and truth were the three great points observed all over the habited globe . He wished to couple the name of their dear friend , Bro . Tempels , who was

respected and loved in his own country , not only as a wellknown Freemason , but as a high dignitary . Those were not idle words , for two years ago he was present at a banquet in Brussels given entirely in honour of Bro . Tempels , to whom a presentation was made , which was sufficient proof that that brother bore the respect and love of all his confreres in Masonry . Having addressed Bro . Tempels in

French , thanking him for the honour conferred by his presence , and tendering him a cordial welcome , he gave a triple " fire , " embracing all lodges in general wherever preserving the ancient traditions of Masonry in their purity , the Grand Orient of Belguim , and the health of Bro . Tempels , hoping he would visit them again , and win the hearts of all Masons , as he had already done .

Bro . Pierre Tempels , P . M ., Grand Orient Belguim , said he was sorry not to beable to express his feelings adequately . Bro . Sandeman had kindly given him permission to express the devotion of all Masons for English Masonry . He did not know if Bro . Sandeman was the first Mason in England , but he was sure he was one of the best in the world . There was no difference between English Masonry and that of

other countries , for it was all one common brotherhood throughout the world . In conclusion , he gave a triple " fire , " as given on the Continent—lodges in general , the Caterham Lodge , and Bro . Sandeman . Bro . Street , Prov . S . G . W ., replied for "The Provincial Grand Officers , " regretting that Bro . West had been obliged to leave , but expressing the wish of their absent chief for a prosperous year of office for the newly-installed

W . M . Bro . Ford , P . P . J . G . W . Devon , in response to the toast of " The Visitors , said it was quite true , as the W . M . had remarked , that he had travelled a long distance to visit them , but if it had been three times the distance he should have been more than pleased with the result . The Caterham Lodge was spoken of as a young one , but if all young

lodges did their work as well , he thought they would shame many a good deal older . He had known the W . M . many years , and it had given him great pleasure to see him installed . Bro . Guimaraens , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he had also seen Bro . Webb in the chair of another lodge of which he was a member , and seen him

perform the ceremonies , and therefore he could assure them that Bro . Webb would make a most worthy Master . The Worshipful Master having briefly returned thanks , gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " observing that they were brethren loved by all . The I , P . M . had passed through the chair with credit to himself and to the lodge , and as a small token of the esteem of the members he had

to present him with a silver cup , hoping he would live long to drink it dry many thousand times . Bro . Guimaraens , I . P . M ., thanked them for the handsome present , wnich he should hand down to posterity as an heirloom . He had spent many happy days in the lodge , and trusted to be spared to be with them for some time to come . They had only been established five years , but they now had a good muster , and he had no doubt they

would continue to be a prosperous lodge . It had always been his aim that it should do as well ss any lodge in the province , and he did not think it came far short . . Bro . Manson , S . W ., returned thanks for " The Officers , " and said they would do their best to support the W . M . during his year . It was a labour of love , and if there was any one brother under whom he would rather serve as S . W . it was the present W . M . The Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant and enjoyable meeting ,

DISS . Montgomerie Lodge ( No . 1741 ) . — The brethren of this lodge held their annual meeting at the King ' s Head Hotel , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . David Simpson was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being most ably and impressively performed by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , and P . G . C . England . Bro . Simpson appointed

the following brethren as his officers : Bros . G . W . Webb , I . P . M . j Harry Chase Green , S . W . j George S . Panks , J . W . ; T . Slack , Treas . ; J . Flatman , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Tyrrell , S . D . ; J . J . Rash , J . D . ; William Cracknell , Org . ; Arnold Bobby , I . G . ; Evans , P . M ., and Rice , P . M ., Stwds . j and Robert Staff , Tyler . Before the closing of the lodge Bro . C . T . Mongomerie , P . P . J . G . W .,

presented to Bro . Flatman , the Secretary of the lodge , a very handsome Past Master's jewel , which had been subscribed for by the brethren , as a mark of their appreciation of the great services which he had rendered to the lodge since its formation 12 years ago . Bro . Flatman , in accepting the jewel , said that he was completely taken by surprise , as he had no idea such a step was contemplated by

the members , but the handsome present he had just received would incite him to fresh energy , and he would try and work harder in the interests of the Montgomerie Lodge than he had ever done before . He should always value the jewel as a lasting emblem of the kindness of the brethren in their appreciation of his humble efforts . The jewel ( which was of a massive and handsome design , consisting of blue

enamel , and 15-caret gold ) had the following inscription engraved : " Presented to Bro . J . Flatman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., by the brethren of Montgomerie Lodge , No . 1741 , May 5 th , 1890 . " After the closing of the lodge , the brethren celebrated their St . John ' s Festival by a banquet , served by their esteemed host , Bro . Burrage , in his usual excellent style ,

about 30 brethren and visitors being present . Bro . D . Simpson presided , and was supported by Bros . Martyn , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; Webb , I . P . M . ; and amongst the visitors were Bros . Tuck , P . M ., Simmons , P . M ., Beveridge , P . M ., and T . A . Simpson , of the Phoenix Lodge ( the mother lodge of the W . M . ); Martin and Riches , of the Hartismere Lodge ; C . Martyn , jun ., and

Buckenhatn , of the Faithful Lodge ; Olford , of the Perseverance Lodge ; and I . O . Green , of the Prudence Lodge . The Worshipful Master proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were suitably responded to , that of "The Masonic Charities" being ably proposed by Bro . Offord , and responded to by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn

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who , in the course of a long speech , gave a very interesting account of the work carried on by all the Institutions in connection with Masonry , of which he is a most earnest supporter . During the evening some capital songs were sung by Bros . Burrage , Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bobby , Panks , Martin , and others , and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the Tyler's toast .

ELSTREE . Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . —The first regular meeting of the season was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . John Petch , P . M ., acting as W . M . ; E . Blinkhorn , as I . P . M . j A . C . Halestrap , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . G . Cobb , J . W . j VV . Pheasant , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , S . D . ;

J . F . Bell , P . M ., J . D . ; G . T . Chretien , as I . G . ; H . T . Nell , P . M ., D . C ; T . Williams , Asst . Tyler j J . W . Rattenbury , W . Sammes , E . H . Moore , W . Kennedy , T . B . Smoothy , and G . W . Parkinson . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting in September and the emergency meeting in April were readand confirmed . Bros . Smoothy , Kennedy , and

Parkinson were raised to the Degree of M . M . The election of a W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , the choice ol the brethren proving unanimously in favour of Bro . John Petch , P . M . Bro . W . Pheasant was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer , the brethren congratulating themselves on being able to secure his valuable services for another year . An Audit Committee was appointed , and a

sum of money voted to Bro . F . Binckes' Pension Fund . A Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Rawson Kelley , P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire , W . M ., for valuable services rendered to the lodge during the first year of its existence . Bro . John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , was elected an honorary member . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to supper .

GRAVESEND . PegaSUS Lodge ( No . 2205 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Old Falcon Hotel ( by dispensation ) , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Rev . Dr . Morris , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Viscount Dungarvan , Arthur W . Clemow , C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; John Barnett , jun ., C . V . Hunter , C W . Hurst ,

A . R . Carter , W . Baker , C H . Chaffourier , and H . A . Saunders . Visitors : Bros , the Earl of Euston , Col . Cooke , R . Berridge , J . L . Mather , C F . Hogard , H . F . Spencer , Scurrah , ' !" . B . Dodson , C . Quilter , Edwin Storr , J . W . Thomas , W . Lake , T . Pedlar , A . McDowall , R . Glasspool , J . A . Gartley , J . Dennison , G . Cordwell , Jabez Church , R . L . Andrew , Arthur Scurrah ,- and D . R . Lowe .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . F . Matier then proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . Morris , in the chair , who afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . Viscount Dungarvan , S . W . ; Arthur VV . Clemow , J . W . ; C . F . Matier , Treas . ; John Barnett , jun ., Sec . ;

C . V . Hunter , S . D . ; C . W . Hurst , J . D . ; A . R . Carter , D . C ; W . Baker , I . G . j C . H . Chaffourier and H . A . Saunders , Stwds . j and G . Martin , Tyler . The Auditors ' report was received and adopted , and the lodge was closed . . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet , which was presided over by the W . M .

RICHMOND . Richmond Lodge ( No . 2032 ) . —A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . The members present included Bros . H . Sapsworth , W . M . j J . M . Marjason , S . W ., W . M . elect j F . A . Crew , J . W . j VV . Forster Reynolds , Treas . j G . C . Rowland ,

Sec . j A . Aldin , S . D . j T . Covell , J . D . j J . Aldredge , I . G . j R . Messum , D . C ; S . Abell and H . F . Nash , Stwds . ; C . J . Di g by , P . M . ; B . E . Blasby , P . M . ; E . Dare , I . P . M . ; Skewes Cox , P . G . Stwd . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middx . ; F . C Austin , P . M . 1733 ; Tudor Trevor , P . M . 2069 ; J . Hill , 975 ; W . Pittman , P . M . 11 S 1 ;

W . T . Peat , Sec 16 5 6 ; W . C . Page , P . M . 1475 ; J . H . Custance , S . D . 795 ; VV . Courlander , 975 ; VV . ] . Hatton , iS 6 ; R . VV . Forge , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . j J . ' E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . 2035 j T . VV . Briggs , 1275 j C T . Pullen , 749 j J . VV . Brooking , and W . VV . Lee , 1897 . Lodge being opened , the minutes were confirmed , and the Audit Report received and adopted . Bro . Laker was

raised to the Degree of a Master Mason , and Bro . Ponting passed to the Second Degree . The principal item on the agenda was then proceeded with , and Bro . J . M . Marjason having been presented , was duly installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Sapsworth . I . P . M . The officers ' collars were distributed as follows : Bros . F . A . Crew , S . W . ; A . Aldin , J . W . ; W . F . Reynolds , Treas . ; G .

C . Rowland , Sec . ; T . Covell , S . D . ; J . Aldredge , J . D . ; R . Messum , I . G . j S . Abell , D . C ; H . F . Nash and G . Trinder , Stwds . ; and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . The usual addresses were ably rendered by Bro . Blasby , P . M . The sum of £ 2 1 os . was unanimously voted to the Binckes Pension Indemnity Fund . Bro . Sapsworth , I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Digby , P . M ., a Past

Master ' s and a founder ' s jewel to replace those recently stolen from him . Bro . Digby , P . M ., in acknowledging the g ifts , said he could ill afford the loss , especially of the jewels for which he had worked so hard and prized so highly , but how much more should he prize the jewels presented to him that evening , which were the practical outcome of that brotherly love , esteem , and regard in which

he felt he was held by every member of the lodge . Routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently enjoyed an excellent banquet . The usual toasts were afterwards cordially given and received . Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middx .,

in response to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " thanked the brethren very much for the cordiality with which it had been received . With respect to the Grand Officers , there were few opportunities , during the time they had known what Masonry was , of finding such excellent officers as they

had now . He had the honour of investing several of the Grand Officers on the preceding Wednesday , and he could say that they were brethren worthy to be upheld in all Degrees of Masonry . Bro . Lord Alcester had exerted himself as far as possible , and he also had the pleasure of investing Lord A . Churchill , and several others , including Bro .

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Wh y tehead , and there were very few brethren better deserving to be brought forward than those invested on that occasion . He had been gratified with what he had seen in the Richmond Lodge that evening , and particularly in the installation ceremony by Bro . Sapsworth , I . P . M . He had had many opportunities of witnessing the working of various lodges , and of W . M . ' s , who in some instances had to be

coached through the work , but he was happy to say Bro . Marjason , the VV . M ., would be able to support the dignity of the lodge for the ensuing year . He was happy to find that that lodge—which he had known for a considerable number of years—having seen Bro . Di g by , P . M ., in the chair , was now holding such a high position in Masonry and

in Richmond . He was certain that as time went on the Richmond Lodge would hold a much higher position in Freemasonry than it did now , and he had no doubt there were many members who were looking forward to the position of the chair who would eventually become members of Grand Lodge . Bro . Skewes Cox , P . G . Stwd ., also replied .

Bro . Sapsworth , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said it afforded him great pleasure to propose the toast , having known Bro . Marjason for some years past , and having agreed so well during that period he hoped they would continue to do so in the future . They all esteemed and regarded their W . Master , for he was a genial and kind hearted brother , who would support

everything that was right and proper . He ( the I . P . M . ) was pleased that Bro . Marjason had followed him to the chair , and he was also pleased to have had the opportunity of installing him . Bro . J . M . Marjason , VV . M ., in the course of a brief reply , said it was particularly gratifying for a tradesman of Richmond to be Master of that lodge , and he did not know

a prouder honour , and could wish for nothing better . He was one of the earliest joining members , and had not missed one attendance . He would say , for the benefit of the younger brethren coming on in office , that he always gave one evening up to a lodge of instruction , which practice he had maintained since he was first made a Mason . Now that he had arrived at the chair , he could only thank them

for the honour conferred , and for the way in which he had been received that evening . The Worshipful Master next gave " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " observing that Bro . Sapsworth was one of the most willing Masons , and was ever ready to give information , and do his best to forward the proper performance of a brother's Masonic duties . They had never had a more

popular Master than their I . P . M . who had done his work well and willingly , which could also be said of every P . M . in the lodge . In asking Bro . Sapsworth to accept a Past Master ' s jewel , he assured him it was a , token of good feeling and fraternal sentiment from every member , and all trusted he would be spared many years to adorn the lodge , and for

the jewel to adorn his breast . Bro . H . Sapsworth , I . P . M ., said that after the grand reception accorded him he was unable to adequately thank them , but he most sincerely thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks and the brethren for their cordiality . From the first moment he was made a Mason he became infatuated

with Masonry , and he now belonged to three lodges and three chapters . He found it pleasant to meet so many kind and genial brethren , who were good men and true , and that had induced him to join them . He was initiated with Bro . E . Dare , P . M ., and found it very different from what he had thought , as it gave him the impression that it was the right thing for a right thinking man to do . On being one of the

founders of that lodge he was received with great kindness and friendship , and he persevered and was now their I . P . M . He thought at first that he should never be able to grasp the ceremonies , but he had gone through , and hoped he had filled the chair to their satisfaction . A year ago he told them he would do his utmost and endeavour to please them , and he trusted that now his year had expired they would

consider he had fulfilled the contract . He had to thank them for the unanimous way in which they had voted him a Past Master's jewel , which had been a great delight to him , for it proved they had a good opinion of him . He hoped he should live for many years to wear the . jewel and to meet them all in their lodge . Bro . Blasby , P . M ., in returning thanks for "The Past

Masters , " said he was pleased that evening to see a W . M . installed who had done his work so well in the past , for it was a good omen for the future . It was gratifying to them to be again visited by Sir Francis Burdett , and to know he thought so highly of their lodge . He had no doubt the lodge would continue to prosper , as every member attended and worked with an earnestness that was commendable .

Bros . Digby , P . M ., and Dave , P . M ., also responded . Bro . Tudor Trevor , replying for " The Visitors , " said it had been a great but unexpected pleasure to him to be their guest that evening . He was visiting Richmond , and naturally asked when the next Masonic meeting took place . After some trouble he was referred to Bro . Forster Reynolds , who gave him a cordial invitation . Although he was a Past

Master and founder of a lodge at Leeds , he first saw the light of Masonry in India , where he passed the chair . Immediately previous to his leaving India the first Mussulman's lodge was started , and he was asked to become the first Master of it , but could not accept the honour . The brethren would be surprised to see how well the work was done by Hindoos , Mussulmen , and Parsees , and especially

the latter . He had had the pleasure of sitting with Bro . Cama , the P . G . Treasurer , in a lod ge in Bombay . It was interesting to him to see the little differences in the working of various lodges , but the working that evening had been as nearly as possible the same as that of Yorkshire . If any of the brethren present ever found themselves in Leeds the Yorkshire brethren would not be behind in offering

hospitality , and if they would attend the Prudence Lodge he promised them they would receive a very cordial and fraternal welcome . Bro . R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , also replied , and , referring to Sir Francis Burdett's presidency of the forthcoming Festival of the R . M . I , for Girls , said he had no doubt the Masons of England would well support him .

"The Treasurer and Secretary " was cordially given , and ably replied to by Bro . Forster Reynolds , Treas ., and G . C . Rowland , Sec . "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful meeting . A first-class musical programme , which considerably enhanced the enjoyment of all present , was ably carried out by Miss Whitehead , Madame Cora Cardigan , Miss Adelaide Honig , and Bro . Louis Honig .