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personal application whatever , while at the same tune he had no hesitation in stating that on no previous visit of his to any lodges during the whole course of his service , extending - over 30 years , had he ever had more reason to express his sincere feeling of gratitude for the warmth of the reception which had been accorded to him personally that evening . He assured the W . M . and brethren that he felt

extremely gratified and grateful , and he fully appreciated the welcome to an extent that words failed him adequately to express . He would not for a single instant allow himself to go into particulars , or to say one word to the brethren of a controversial nature , or that would give rise to any feeling of difference . The toast proposed was one that always had been , was now , and he was perfectly assured always would

ne , acceptable to the heart and mind of every Mason — " Success and Prosperity to our great Masonic Institutions . " 1 here might well be difference of opinion as to the mode in which either of the Masonic Institutions , or other institutions might be administered , but if it be the toast ( and the W . M . had stated it to them already , and he , Bro . Binckes , could only endorse as others had done what the

W . M . had said ) that even for the sake of argument , admitting that there were faults in tlie Institution , as there were spots on the grand illuminary of nature , what had been the results of the Masonic Educational Institutions to say nothing of the Benevolent Institution for a moment . They had sent into the world if fitted for any position which they might have to occupy , both boys and girls , who , but for

the benefits of these Institutions , would have been altogether neglected and uncared for . With all the faults of the Institution , he could point to an enormous record , he had memorials , letters after letters , both from parents and from the boys themselves , and in the Old Masonians' Institution , and from statements he had received from others , the warmest testimony borne to the way in which the ex-pupils

performed their duties , and in their higher walks of life , owing entirely to the training in the Institution . He had been often and repeatedly told that it was bad logic to argue from results . If that was so , then he said he was no logician . He would argue from results , if the results to their supporters was good , whatever fault there was in the administration of the Institution , the whole system could not be

bad . Those connected with the Institution were Stewards for the large amount of funds the brethren for a long time had been supplying them with . In the Domatic Lodge he had two reasons to be grateful ; lirst , the lodge in the exercise of its discretion had thought proper to take into consideration the circumstances of the Boys' School : it had gone through its usual rotation , yet it had come to the

determination to give its support to the Boys' School next June . He could onl y return to the lodge and to the brother at whose suggestion it was made , the heartfelt thanks of the Institution of which he was still the official representative for that wise discretion , and to the W . M . for having undertaken the duties of Steward . The Domatic Lodge had been a supporter of all the Institutions , it had taken a prominent

place in its liberal generosity in all the Institutions , of which there were three , the oldest was the Girls , which had in it now 264 daughters of Freemasons ; the next in ag * e was the Boys , in which there were 26 3 sons of Freemasons ; and the youngest Institution was the Benevolent , which had upon its books between 400 and 500 annuitants of both sexes . Here were practically 1000 persons—an enormous army of

distress that could look to Freemasonry alone for that support which they needed . Just one other observation with regard to Masonry ' s great principles . There were three pillars which represented wisdom , strength , and beaut )' , and these fundamental principles on which the Order was founded , faith , hope , and charity . How nearly they ran together . There might be , and there was wisdom in faith ,

there should be strength in hope , there was beauty in charity . Faith , hope , and charity—those three were the fundamental principles of the Order ; but , as thebrethren knew , they had been told in language far higher than he could use , and more eloquent— "the greatest of these is Charity . " Whether this might be the last time or not that he might have the honour of appearing to the members of

the Domatic Lodge and its visitors , there was no period of his life when he felt himself so thoroughly warmed up for the realisation of the great animating spirit of Masonry to support their great Charities , and he would to God , that having done that thing , should never forget that whatever might be the faults and failings of their brethren , that Charity which told them they ought to drop a tear of sympathy for the failings of a brother , while they were equally bound to

pour the healing balm of consolation into the bosom of the afflicted . He hoped that the prestige already attained by the Domatic Lodge would be maintained at the next anniversary festival of the Boys' School , that the W . M . of the Somatic Lodge would go up with a list which would manifest their support to the Institution in its hour of trial , and prove to the world that the reputation attained by this lodge in the past—great and important as it was—that whatever had been done in the past would be excelled in the future .

Bros . Hastings Miller , H . Jenkins , W . Roots , R . W . Hunter , E . H . Thiellay , ancl Herbert Black responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . Harvey , I . P . M ., replied to the toast of "The Past Masters , " and said that though he was not quite satisfied with his performance of the ceremony of installation that evening , as the brethren had-expressed their satisfaction , he

lelt fully repaid forhis efforts . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., 'Treasurer , in replying to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said the W . M . had told the brethren that he ( the Treasurer ) was mindful of the comforts of the brethren , and also mindful of the Charities . In both cases the VV . M . had spoken the truth , 't was quite a labour of love . Although the lodge had 140

members they all pulled one way . There was no such thing ; is discord among them . VVhen he suggested anything for the good of the lodge , he was always supported by the 'edge . This made things very happy and pleasant , and he was proud to occupy , year after year , the position of I reasurer of the lodge . Working- for the Charities , he could not help saying how glad he was to see Bro . Binckes Present that evening , and that the brethren gave him such a k

| nd and cordial reception . Troublous times had come upon him lately , he had been treated in a manner he did not at a 'I deserve , and he thought it would do Bro . Binckes' heart good to think that a lodge as old as the Domatic , and which Knew Masonic affairs as well as any , gave him such a hearty reception . They did not forget that for 28 years Bro . Binckes had occupied the position of Secretary of the Boys' School . When he first became Secretary the three Institutions were 1 'ttle tiny things ; what mammoth things they have grown tu now ! They knew that Bro . Binckes had been the

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pioneer of the success of all three Instutitions , and he regretted very sincerely that persons who knew so little about it could have acted as they had acted , lt must be gratifying to Bro . Binckes to think that the Domatic Lodge took the proper view of things , and that they appreciated what he had done in the past . Fie hoped they would stand by Bro . Binckes in the future . Fie must say that , because he

himself knew a great deal about Bro . Binckes , and what he had done , and he could take a dispassionate view of the matter . In conclusion he congratulated the lodge on having one of the children of the lodge in the chair , a brother who had risen step by step . Fie wished him a very good year , and that the lodge might continue to give 25 guineas every year to each Charity in its turn , and yet enjoy

itself . The remaining toasts were given and responded to , and the Tyler's toasf closed the evening . Under the direction of Bro . Riechelmann , an excellent programme of music was performed by Madame Riechelmann , Miss Megan Jones , Mr . Musgrove Tufnail , and Mr . Trefelyn David .

Joppa Lodge ( No . 18 S ) . —This centenary lodge held its installation meeting on Monday last , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Bro . 1 . Botibol , W . M ., presiding . The brethren present included Bros . A . G . Dodson , P . M . ; Lewis , Lazarus , P . M ., Sec ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M . ; Wall , P . M . ; and George Lion , P . M . The visitors were Bros . C . F . Hogard , VV . M . 205 , P . G . S . B . ; Frank Herold , P . M .

1056 ; Kinnell , 392 ; Lancaster , VV . M . 1 C 6 S ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; Minns , 12 SS ; Sly , 79 , W . M . 1219 ; and Price , 1 S 6 . The installation of the new W . M . was the only ceremony to be transacted , and after the opening of the Iodg'e , and the reading- and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M ., was requested to take the chair . This

having been done , Bro . W . J . Gardner , S . W . and VV . M . elect , was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Dodson thereupon duly installed Bro . Gardner , who was afterwards saluted in the different Degrees . The following- brethren were then constituted the lodge officers for the current year : Bros . A . Botibol , S . W . ; Flarry Lazarus , J . VV . ; Garrad , S . D . ;

Ansell , J . D . ; Cohen , I . G . ; Roco , Chap . ; Lyon , Ireas . ; Lewis Lazarus , P . M ., Sec . ; Dodson , D . C . ; Onken , A . D . C . ; Davy and Seigenberg , Stwds . ; and Gaskell , Tyler . The death of a brother was announed , the information causing- general regret , and an expression of sympathy was also conveyed to Bro . Lyon , Treas ., who , through illness , was unable to be present . The banquet was afterwards served , and the hospitality

of the lodge was prolonged until midnight . Some beautiful music enlivening the proceedings . The performers were Miss Emily Davies , Miss Mildred Dubois , Mr . Trefelyn David , Bros . Flenry Prenton and Lovett King . The programme was under the direction of Bro . Henry Prenton . The usual list of toasts was observed . The Worshipful Master , in giving " The Queen and the Craft , " mentioned among other points in which the Craft reverenced her Majesty was that she was the mother of the

M . W . G . M . In proposing "The M . W . G . M ., " the VV . M . referred to the great interest the Prince of Wales took in Masonry , and to the good work he did , knowing- all the intricacies of the general action of the Craft . The toast of "The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Presentand Past , "

gave the W . M . the opportunity of saying that the very fact of the Craft having men of such high standing as the Grand Officers to accept positions in the Order , showed that Masonry must be popular with all classes of society , and while they had men of their standing among them , there was very little fear that Masonry would degenerate . Bro . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., responded , and said it had been the

custom for many years , and he hoped it would continue for each of what were called sister lodges , to unite the Masters of the other sister lodges to be present at the installation meetings . It was an excellent system , as it held those lodges in closer communion and firmer friendship , and led to an interchange of ideas , and a cementing of the ties which bound them together .

Bro . Botibol , I . P . M ., proposed "The VVM ., " and hoped all the brethren would help to make his year of office the most successful any Master of the Joppa Lodge had had . Fie had the honour of knowing- him many years , and he had watched him , and he was sure they could not have found a better Master if they had searched London through . The W . M . said he came into the chair with the firm

determination to do his duty to the lodge and the brethren . He was not going to interfere in any way with the lodge ' s customs and usages , but he was going to maintain them . The brethren had promised him their assistance . If they would do so , the good old Lodge of Joppa would go on prospering . If the lodge was less in numbers than it used to be it was not less in quality , lt had good men in it now

and the question was whether , with the good men it now possessed , it was not better off than when it had larger numbers . It was now a good , sound lodge ; pray let them keep it so . Let them bring- in good blood who would love Masonry for Masonry ' s sake . The W . M . next gave "The I . P . M ., Bro . I . Botibol . " He said he had known Bro . Botibol as long as almost any

brother in the lodge , ancl he had found him during- the whole of that time one of the largest hearted , best disposed men he had ever met in Masonry . It had been his office more than once to go to Bro . Botibol and ask his aid for a brother in distress . He had always got but one answer— " Put me down for whatever others have given "—sometimes more .

The VV . M . then presented Bro . Botibol with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge , and contributed toby the individual members , stating that he hoped it would pass down to his children's children as an heirloom from generation to generation . Bro . Botibol , in thanking the VV . M . for the sentiments he had given expression to , said he should never forget that

evening . Bros . Herold and Mills responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " Bro . Dodson , replying to the toast of "The Installing Master , " said he had performed the ceremony of installation because the I . P . M . did not feel quite up to the work , but he

was of opinion that there should not be in a lodge one brother who was known as the Installing Master . Every Master ought to install his successor , and his work was not complete unless he did so . A Master ought to be proud to install his successor .

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"The Joppa Benevolent Fund was the next toast , in giving which the W . M . said he hoped none of the brethren would want its assistance , but if they did , then it was for them . Those who were on the Board knew that the Board were never backward in giving to a worthy man . The instances were rare in which assistance was refused . FIc asked thc brethren to add to the fund that evening .

Bro . Lewis Lazarus , P . M ., Sec , announced subscriptions to the amount of £ 13 Ss . Cd . Fie said the largest sum ever contributed in one evening was £ 35 . The fund was established in 1 S 49 , nnd the Lodge of Joppa was the first lodge to establish such a fund . There had been many calls on it , and a large amount had been given away . There had been as much as £ 1400 in the fund , but it was now reduced

to £ . 819 . Bro . J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M ., responded to the toast of " 'Fhe Past Masters , " and stated that all the Past Masters were pleased to see Bro . Gardner in thc chair of thc lodge , ancl he congratulated himself on giving him his first office in the lodge . The VV . M . g-ave a special toast for Bro . Solomon , who

was . initiated in the lodge in 1 S 46 and had continued a member ever since , though he had not been in the lodge for 20 years . Flis cheque , however , came regularly . He hoped that Bro . Solomon would come among them very often now . Bro . Solomon expressed his great pleasure with the beautiful way in which he had been entertained that evening , and regretted that he had lost so many opportunities of

enjoying himself . Fie hoped he would be with the brethren many times in future . He had been a member of the lodge 44 years . Fie had visited many lodges , but the Lodge of Joppa would bear comparison with any of them . The W . M ., in proposing "TheTreasurer ancl Secretary , "

regretted the cause of Bro . Lyon ' s absence . Bro . L . Lazarus , P . M . and Secretary , replied , and said he had great pleasure in doing his work , and he would always endeavour to do the best he could . All the officers responded to the toast of " The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast brought thc proceedings to a close .

Eclectic Lodge ( No . 1201)—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Flail , on Friday , the ioth instant , when there was a good attendance of brethren to welcome the coming and speed the retiring W . M . The brethren present were Bros . J . Leach Barrett , W . M . ; C . H . Chauffourier , S . VV . ; R . Harvey Lyons , J . W . ; A . E . Taylor , P . P . G . S . of VV . Surrey , Sec ; Win .

Surridge , S . D . ; L . D . Anley , J . D . ; J . H . Haworth , D . C ; J . Richardson , Org . ; Herbert P . Anley , Stwd . ; j . H . Watts , P . M . ; E . VV . Saul , P . M . ; Jas . Amsden , P . M . ; VV . Paddle , P . M . ; W . Lunday , P . M . ; J . Lloyd , P . M . ; J . Pedlar , J . Brodrick , T . Restall , E . Jourden , W . H . Hawkins , S . FI . L ' . oyd , J . R . Davis , A . Reside , T . Reliant , and M . A . Bontroy . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ;

J . White , 19 S 7 ; J . FI . Gaskin , VV . M . 1 S 47 ; J . K . Pitt , P . M . 1163 ; P . L . Simmonds , P . M . 1159 ; j . FI . Passmorc , 2205 ; J . A . Gartley , P . M . 205 ; G . Goldspink , P . M . 1433 ; A . W . Taylor , 379 ; ligbert Roberts , P . M . 917 ; F " . VV . Norris , 733 ; H . VV . Parker , A . D . C . 204 S ; David Hill , 1 S 5 ; VV . Bensit , 2060 ; XV . ^ E . Ransford , 12 ; Irving Montague , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . Schubarth , 704 ; G .

Mullm , 332 ; G . L . Trew , 1 . Cope Allmgham , P . M . S 5 S ; S . C Scharbridt , W . M . 2205 ; F . J . Ingram , 742 ; ancl W . VV . Lee , 1897 . The lodge being opened , and the preliminary business disposed of , Bro . Barrett , W . M ., installed Bro . C . FI . Chauffourier as VV . Master for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . R .

Harvey Lyon , S . W . ; VV . A . Surridge , J . VV . ; J . L . Barrett , I . P . M . ; J . Mander , P . M ., Treas . ; Arthur E . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Surrey , Sec . ; Le V . D . Anley , S . D . ; ) . IT . Haworth , J . D . ; C J . Richardson , P . M ., Org . ; " FI . P . Anley , I . G . ; G . VV . Saul , P . M ., and R . Jourden , Stwds . ; Dr . S . Lloyd , P . M ., D . C . , * A . Reside , A . D . C ; and Potter , Tyler . In investing Bro .

Saul , P . M ., as Steward , the VV . M ., congratulated that brother on his re-entry amongst them after his serious accident , and thanked him for consenting to accept office . Bro . Saul , P . M ., sincerely thanked the brethren for the sympathy and kindness shown towards him during his illness . The addresses to the VV . M ., Officers , and brethren , were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . J . L . Barrett ,

I . P . M . I he W . M . presented the lodge with two handsome globes , the gift being heartily acknowledged by a cordial vote of thanks . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to i Freemasons' Tavern , where a banquet was served . The usual toasts were afterwards honoured— " The Queen and the Craft , " and * ' H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W .

G . Master meeting with a hearty reception . The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Grand Officers , " referred to that body as the House of Lords of Freemasonry , and said they were honoured that evening with the presence of one of that noble House—his worthy and esteemed friend , Bro . Matier , P . G . S . B ., to whom he should entrust the care of responding to the toast . As te the

beautiful ritual taught them , that some must govern , ancl and some learn to obey , it was only those who by dint of ; perseverance and hard work in Masonry and everything appertaining thereto who could attain to the rank of Grand Officer . Bro . C F " . Matier , P . G . S . B ., in reply , said there could not be the slightest doubt that the position of a Grand

Officer was a most honourable one , but at certain times , as at thc present moment , it carried with it a certain uncomfortable feeling when one felt himself the only representative of what the VV . M . had eloquently termed the House of "Lords ., On that occasion he saw but two courses before him . One was to make a short speech , and thereby fail in his duty to those of eminence and distinction who carried

on the work of the Grand Officers , lhe other course was to make a long speech , lasting for hours , ancl thereby earning their hatred . Fie would therefore ask them to take the will for the deed , ancl let him assure them that every Grand Officer , in his humble person , was obliged for the way the toast had been proposed and received . Fie trusted the W . M ., who was a very dear old friend and a co-worker with him in another lodge , would have a happy and prosperous

year of office . Bro . J . L . Barrett , I . P . M ., in giving " 'Fhe Health of the VV . M ., " said it was not only the toast of the evening , but the toast of the year . That night for the first time they had Bro . Chauffourier in thc chair of that lodge , and the toast he had to propose was success , prosperity , and health to him during his term of office . ITe ( the I . P . M . ) did not like to flatter too much , but if he tried he could not flatter