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People . He vvas trying to remember what W . M . it was who went through the chair but did not stand as Steward for one of the Institutions , but could not think of a single instance , and hoped it vvould be a long time before the chair vvas occupied by one who could not serve as Steward . This lodge came out last year to support the chairman whose name it bore , and was the highest in amount , not

only in their province but of about 18 or 20 . The Institutions were doing good work and deserved the best support . He generally turned to two books to support him in his remarks . The first was the Grand Old Book and the other Shakespeare , who wrote " Tis not enough to help the feeble up , but to support him after . " That was what they were trying to do in the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution . There vvas a little affair being started in connection with the Iodge , in which they were following the examples of other lodges , that of starting a Benevolent Association , If the members joined that Association they vvould very soon find they vvere Life Governors of one or more of the Institutions . He hoped they vvould answer this according to their conscience and had no doubt the list of the W . M .

would be such that they would be as proud of the lodge in February next as they had been in times past . " The Visitors " was next given in cordial terms , Bros . Porter , Walker , Pellatt , and Wigley being coupled to reply . " The Past Masters " and " The Officers " having been duly honoured , the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

LEEDS . —Prudence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —The installation of this prosperous and popular lodge took place on Saturday , the ioth inst ., in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering of Masons from this and the adjoining province . The beautiful lodge-room in Great George-street , vvas filled , the attendance of Present

and Past Provincial Grand Officers being very large , whilst the seven sister lodges of the town were also fully represented . Bro . Trevor opened the lodge , being assisted by Bros . Watson , S . W . ; " Middleton , JlVV . ; Young , Sec ; Abbott , Treas . ; Fretwell , S . D . ; Atkinson , J . D . ; and Butterworth , l . G . The minutes having been disposed of , and routine business despatched , the Deputy Provincial

Grand Master , Bro . Henry Smith , accompanied by many Present and Past Provincial Grand officers , entered and was saluted . Among those present were Bros . Dr . Smyth , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; Oxley , P . M . 495 , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . C . Malcolm , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; C L . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Buckley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Williamson , P . M . 521 , P . P . G . D . ;

Monckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C ; Bedford , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . D . ; Stephenson , P . M . 164 S , P . P . G . D . C ; Ramsden , P . M . 439 , P . P . G . D . ; Rev . R . Bullock , P . P . G , Chap . ; A . B . Coombe , Prov . G . Chap . ; Allison , P . M . 10 4 , P . P . G . D . ; J . W . Fourness , P . M . 1211 , P . P . G , Treas . ; Herbert Green , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Richardson , P . M . 1001 , P . P . G . P . ; W . F . Smithson , VV . M ,

1211 , P . P . G . D ., and Chairman West Yorks Charity Committee ; A . F . McGill , P . M . 1311 ; Thrippleton , P . M , 306 ; Townsend , P . M . 1211 ; Priestley , W . M . 439 ; Greaves , P . M . 289 ; Blackburn , W . M . 1311 ; Fleming , W . M , 61 ; Gill , P . M . 264 ; Brownfoot , I . P . M . 304 ; Rickard , W . M . 304 ; Bream , W . M . 306 ; Youings , P . M . 1211 ; Scriven , P . M . 12115 Carter , W . M . 1042 ; Scarth , P . M ,

2 S 9 , and others . The distinguished visitors from the adjoining Province of North and East Yorks included Bro . Tessyman , P . M . 57 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , and Bro . Shackles , P . M . 1511 , P . P . G . D . ( the well known Masonic numismatist . ) Letters expressing regret at inability to attend vvere received from , amongst others , Bros . Tew , P . G . D . Eng .,

Prov . G . M . ; Alderson , P . A . G . Sec . ; and G . D . Kay , P . M ., P . P . G . D . In the course of the evening Bro . Watson received congratulatory telegrams from Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . of England ( the celebrated Masonic author ); Kelly , P . G . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland ; George Kenning ( the celebrated Masonic publisher ); W . J . Lane ( the Masonic authority ); the

W . M . and I . P . M . of 2076 ; Bros . Speth , Sec . 2076 ; Atherton , and many others . The W . M . then addressed the brethren as follows : I have great gratification in presenting to a brother , who has notified his intention of resigning the lodge in consequence of his removal to London , a slight token of our regret at parting vvith him . I mean our esteemed Bro . Samuel

Scott Young . He has done so much for Prudence Lodge , and vve so thoroughly appreciate his services , that , as soon as we knew he was leaving , a subscription vvas started in the lodge , which has been almost universally responded to . I have now the great gratification in presenting this jewel , on behalf of the members of the lodge , Bro . Young , vvhich I now pin on your breast . It is an indication not

only oi the satisfaction with vvhich the brethren have noted the ability with which you have served the lodge as Secretary , but also as a slight mark of esteem for you as a brother , for your courteous conduct , and the able manner in vvhich you have filled every office that has been allotted to you . VVe are anxious that you should not leave this lodge without taking vvith you some little material token of our regard for you . I hope you will not mark that

jewel merely for its intrinsic value , but that it will be for all time a token of remembrance of a happy connection with this lodge , and that whenever you look upon it , it will bring back to your memory very happy remembrances of us all . Bro . Scott Young , vvho spoke with much feeling , assured the brethren that their gift vvas most highly prized , and that it vvould serve to remind him of very many happy hours spent in Lodge Prudence .

The VVorshipfuI Master then said : Before I quit this chair and hand over the gavel to the Installing Master , I feel I must say a word publicly , not only in acknowledgment of the services rendered to me by my officers , but also for the marked ability vvith vvhich you have served me throughout the year . I also wish to acknowledge the great kindness which all the brethren have exhibited towards me . I am most thankful to feel that I quit this chair leaving the

lodgo in that state of harmony in vvhich I found it . 1 feel satisfied that if the lodge has not been improved during my Mastership , at any rate it has lost nothing by it . Brethren , I respectfully offer you my farewell , and call upon the Past Grand Chaplain of England ( Bro . Dr . Smyth ) to take up the duties ot Installing Master . Bro . Watson was then presented for installation by the D . P . G . M . of West Yorks ( Bro . Henry Smith ) , and Bro . Monckman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and duly obligated . A

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large and distinguished Board of Past Masters vvas afterwards formed , and the ceremony was completed ; Bro . Dr . Smyth performing the onerous but congenial duties which fell to his lot to the admiration of all present . The musical portion of the ceremony was under the direction of Bro . Townsend , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Bro . Watson then invested his officers as follows ,

addressing to each suitable words of congratulation and advice : Bros . Charles Middleton , S . W . ; John James Fretwell , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Chap . ; Robert Abbott , Treas . ; Tom Atkinson , Sec . ; Robert Craig , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . D ., Preceptor ; Arthur Butterworth , S . D . ; Benjamin Sykes Bailey , J . D . ; Tudor Trevor , I . P . M ., D . C ; L . Howarth , I . G . ; R . A . Smithson , Asst . Sec . ; C Cryer and Edwd .

Bentley , Stewards ; Harris Begbie Abbott , Asst . Steward and Musical Librarian ; G . W . Pratt , Org . ; and Samuel Barrand , Tyler . The W . M ., as Charity representative of the lodge , reported that , so far as Lodge Prudence vvas concerned , it had been a very successful year . To the Girls' School 120 guineas had been sent up , and an endowment of 10 guineas to the Old Women's Institution .

On the motion of Bro . Dr . Smyth , seconded by Bro . Tudor Trevor , I . P . M ., Bro . Watson was re-elected Charity representative ; whilst the I . P . M . and the S . W . were appointed as representatives of the Iodge on the local Charity . Bro . Watson then presented to Bto . Trevor a handsome P . M . 's jewel of the lodge pattern , and , in doing so ,

assured that brother that he possessed the admiration and affection of every brother in the lodge . He hoped Bro Trevor would live long to wear it , and that they would often see it on his breast in that lodge . He might depend upon it that he vvas as near to the hearts of the brethren as that jewel vvas to his own . Bro . Henry Smith , D . P . G . M ., in the regrettable , but

unavoidable , absence of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Tew , then , amid the applause of the brethren , pinned the jewel on Bro . Trevor s breast . He said : Bro . Tew , like myself , has watched the progress of this lodge with very great interest . He has , as you know , been present on several occasions , and I know he fully intended to be here to-day , not only as a matter of pleasing duty , but with the view

of saying how pleased he was at the progress the lodge has made . VVe have watched it with very great interest , and I am proud to say that it is in an exceedingly flourishing condition . When I came here first , you had 15 members , the second time you had 24 , and now you have 34 ; and I am sure the class of brethren you have introduced into Masonry has been of a character to reflect great credit on

your choice . I am proud , Bro . Trevor , to have been deputed by your brethren to pin this well-deserved jewel on your breast . Bro . Trevorsaid : The least said thesoonest mended on an occasion like this , vvhen one's language is utterly inadequate to express one's feelings . I am sure you will believe me vvhen r say that I receive your present not only vvith the

sincere thanks which are due to me , but that it shall be placed among my possessions to last for all time as a fitting token of your kindly appreciation , your affection , an J your regard . The remainder of the business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed amid a perfect volley of " Hearty good wishes . "

An adjournment vvas then made to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous meal vvas awaiting the brethren . After dinner , the usual Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured , after which Bro . Trevor proposed " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M . " He said : You , Bro . Watson , who have just been installed are no tyro in the Masonic art , for you vvere

installed W . M . of your old lodge ( Fidelity ) 16 years ago . VVhen 1 remember not merely the local reputation , but the provincial , nay , the almost world-wide , reputation you possess as a Masonic " literateur , " I feel sure that the lodge which has honoured itself by its choice has a happy and prosperous year before it . I am sure you will maintain the traditions of this lodge in their integrity , and we all

whilst congratulating you on the position you occupy amongst us , wish you a happy career . In the name of the brethren , I give you our most hearty congratulations and warm welcome , and we promise that vve will stand by you as loyal subjects in every respect . Bro . Watson , to whom vvas accorded a hearty greeting , said : Ever since the opening of the lodge , brethren

have been loyal to the chair . A house divided against itself cannot stand , and a lodge vvhich lacks unity cannot prosper . I am proud , indeed , at the unanimous way in which you elected me . The number of congratulatory letters 1 have received from all parts of the country has almost overwhelmed me . I believe our lodge has been watched through the province as an experiment ; to-day we

have got beyond the region of experiment—we are a great success ; and , biethren , this success will be increased so long as perfect harmony prevails . If any difficulty arises , if only the brethren will come to me as W . M ., as a brother to whom they can speak in perfect confidence , all will be well , and troubles which may threaten will be dissipated . Let us all resolve to listen to no innuendoes from the

outside , but to stick to each other , and to be open and above board vvith each other , and then , as we are harmonious , we are bound to prosper . I wish long life , health , and prosperity to you all . The VV . M ., at a later period , asked the brethren to drink "The Health of Bro . Scott Young , " and said how much he vvould be missed both in the lodge and at refreshment .

Bro . Young again expressed regret at ; the painful severance vvhich circumstances had necessitated , and said some of his happiest Masonic memories were linked vvith Prudence Lodge . Several visiting brethren contributed songs and recitations ; and being ably backed up by Bros . Young , Hood , Cryer , and other musical members of the lodge , the proceedings throughout were most enjoyable .

The new Drill Hall ot the 2 nd City of London Rifle Volunteers , which has recently been erected in Farringdon-street , near the Metropolitan Railway Station , at a cost of close on £ 4000 , vvas formally opened by his Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief on Saturday afternoon last , among the principal personages present being Bro . | Alderman Whitehead , the new Lord Mayor , and Bro . Sheriff Newton .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present-Bros . J . Petch , VV . M . ; H . Hunt , S . VV . ; A . Wolter , J . W . ; w ' Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; G . T . Chretien , S . D R . Loomes , J . U . j Aplin , I . G . ; D . P . Holness , P . M . ; Gush ' P . M . ; F . VV . Dines , C . Hiller , J . M . Scarlett , and J . Wilson . * The lodge was opened in due ' form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Wilson candidate . The lod ^ e was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Wilson answered the questions leading to { he Third Degree , and withdrew . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Dines candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree ! Bros . Aplin and Wilson were elected members of the lodge . Bro . '

H . Hunt vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . A meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was then held . The subscriptions were received , and ballots taken for the 23 rd and 24 th Life-Governorships , which were allotted to Bros . C . Hiller and Tanqueray .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , when there werc present Bros . W . Holliday , VV . M . ; W Steel , S . W . ; J . J . Wright , J . VV . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . Croaker , Treas . ; Fred . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; A . Wingham , S . D .: W . H . Harper , J . D . ; Cooper , I . G . ; W . Roots , H . J . Chapman . Watson , C . F . Williams , L . Watson , J . Hattersley , H . A . Bridges , W . Pottinger , and others .

Ihe lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . F . Williams having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Williams as candidate . Bro . Chapman having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed ,

Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . H . A . Bridges , VV . Pottinger , and L . Watson were elected members . The dues were collected . Ths W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . W . Steel , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the fourth Tuesday in this month . Bro . Steel returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —The above lodge held its first annual meeting on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , London-street , Fenchurch-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Larter , W . M . ; Gaskell , P . M ., S . W . ; Williams , J . W . j Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec ; Joyce , S . D . ; Lambert , J . D . ; Ives , P . M ., I . G . ; Carey , W . Smith , R . D . Smith , Uavey , Pitt , P . M . ; Lague , Taylor , Antunovich , Wiidbore , Presland , and Button . Visitors : Bros . Knight and Kettle .

the lodge having been duly opened , and the minntes of the last lodge meeting read and confirmed , the reports of the Hon . Sec . and Auditors of the Lodge and Charitable Association Funds vvere presented , and received by the brethren , and a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Colley , the Hon . Sec , and Bros . Smith , Williams , and Larter , for the manner in which they had carried out their duties . The respective brethren having acknowledged thd same , and thc VV . M . chosen lor the ensuing

week , the lodge was closed in due form , and an adjournment made to the supper room of the worthy host , Bro . Lewis , P . M . The annual supper then took place , the chair being taken by Bro . Carey , W . M . of the mother lodge , and the vice-chair by Bro . W . Smith , W . M . of the United Strength Lodge , No . 228 . After the brethren had gone through the Fourth Degree , so well provided by Bro . Lewis , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Thc toastsof " The W . M ., " " Preceptor "'' Hon . Sec" " Treasurer "

, , , " Pa * t Masters , " aud " Visitors , " were duly acknowledged by those brethren , all the P . M . 's and Bros . Knight and Kettle ( visitors ) , responding . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bros . Gaskell , P . M . ; Duffield , P . M . ; Pitt , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Williams , Smith , Tailor , Antunovich , and Lague , and after an evening spent in unanimity and concord , the Tyler ' s

toast brought the proceedings to a close . Bro . Jas . Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , will give his lecture on "The Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry , " at this lodge of instrnction , on Thursday , tne 29 th inst ., at 7 p . m . sharp . M . M . ' s are cordially invited , and as Bro . Stevens' abilities are so well known , it is hoped that a large assemblage of the brethren will be present .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion . Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the Sth inst . Present : Bros . E . Buxton , W . M . ; A . Frimholt , S . W . ; A . Lamaire . J . W . ; T . Lichtcnfeld , acting as Preceptor ; R . j . Harnell , acting as Sec ; G . Stafford , S . D . ; VV . Proudfoot , J . D . ; A . Ronaasen , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; P . Frengnellucci , H . Sammons , J . Greenvvay , G . T . Russell , R . Kirk , R . Clare , and F . Moss .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Lichtcnfeld worked the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . P . Frengnellucci having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the lirst time , Bro . Francis Moss , jnn ., 1 9 22 , was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bro . A . Frimholt was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Gilbert , W . M . ; Josey , P . M ., S . W . ; Craggs , J . VV . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Jennings , S . D . ; Rice , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Williams , P . M . ; Stonnill , Bick , and Burbrook . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting

read and contiimed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Child , P . M ., having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Josey , P . M ., vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Heaity good wishes , " the Iodge vvas closed . '

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the ioth inst . Present : Bros . J . Brown , W . M . ; Biggs , S . VV . ; J . Wood , P . M ., J . VV . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . D . ; Hyde , J . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., I . G . ; Aslett , Org . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; F . Craggs , D . Long , H . Clark , and C . Hopkins . Visitor : Bro . H . Wileocks , 975 .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . D . Stroud , P . M ., being the candidate . Bro . Long offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The Iodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . worked the ceremony of passing , Bro . Long being the candidate . The lodge vvas time

closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , and it was proposed by Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . G . Gardner , P . M ., that Bro . H . Wileocks , 975 , be ajoining member —carried unanimously . On the third rising , Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., gave notice of motion— "That Bro . Aslett be appointed Organist and honorary member of the lodge of instructiou . " Bro . Biggs » S . W ., was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , tho present one being officers' night . After " Hearty good wishes , the lodge was closed .