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Alasonic charities . Whilst he was on his legs he wished to rail attention to another matter . He then alluded to the fact that Hro . Stevens had delivered a very interesting lecture to thc members of 'The Great City Lodge of Instruction , explanatory of the F'irst Degree , and that lecture he wasf about _ to repeat at the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction which is held at the Grapes 'Tavern , St .

Thomas-, street , Borough , on Tuesday , February 28 , when Bro . Stevens would be glad to receive any members or visitors of The Great City Lodge . 13 ro . BLACKIE said it vvas a great pleasure to him to perform thc duties of Secretary , and which he would continued to do to the best of his ability . Bro . STEVENS said he was obliged to Uro . Headon for

bis notice of him , and should be glad to post letters to any of thc brethren who vv'ishcd to be present to hear his lecture on thc 2 KU 1 of February , and if they were unable to conic then , he would contrive to send them notices until such time as they were able to attend . The VV . M . said the next toast was "The Officers , " and be bad then an opportunity of proposing it with more effect than usual , for it vvas generally propesed at a time when

many of the brethren vvere obliged to leave to catch their train , and he felt that particularly when he was a young member . He was obliged to them forthe services they rendered , and they did their duty with a free and hearty good will . Bro . Kittle , S . W ., returned thanks for thc ollicers , and the Tyler's toast brought a very harmonious meeting to a dose .

MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE ( Xo . 1446 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Saturday , thc 1 ith inst-, at tlic Hridgc House Hotel , London Bridge , thc VV AL , Hro . J . J . Limebcer , presiding . There were present Hros . T . Cull , I . P . AL ; T . Griffiths , J . VV . ; A . Thomas , Sec ; T . Gardiner , S . D . ; R . VV . Sutton , LG . ; C . L . von

Bibra , Steward ; Stead , Tyler ; Ross , Hoscgood , Cain , Duke , Black , Coates , George , and Everett , 433 . The W . AL raised Bro . George to the dignity of a M . M . in a most impressive manner , and after working in the cause of chanty , the brethren partook of refreshments , provided by tlie Hros . Roberts , and separated at an early hour , after passing a most enjoyable evening .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —This lodge held its principal meeting of lhc year on the ijth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , under thc presidency of the VV . AI ., Hro . Henry Cresswell Sanders , who opened the lodge at two p . m ., well supported by his officers and other brethren of the lodge . 'There vvas a lot of business on the acenda . including the raising of Hros . Howring and

Pullen ; passing Hros . Pellcyand Harding ; the installation of Uro . Daniel Pound Holness , W . AI . elect ; ( he ini ( ia ( ion of ( wo candidates ; and thc reading of thc bye laws and ( he Auditor's report . The passings and raisings were very effectively performed by Hro . Sanders , and thc reading of the bye laws was also disposed of as early as possible , and at about live

o ' clock the chair . was taken by Hro . John I .. Mather , P . AL , to whom ( he D . C . immediatel y presented Uro . Holness for installation . 'The Installing . Master thereupon addressed the lodge and the W . AL elect , who , after giving his asscn ( ( o ( he charges read by ( he Sccrclaiy , was duly oMigatcd , and after being presented to a Hoard of Installed Masters , was formally installed into the chair of K . S .

according to ancient custom , and thereafter saluted by thc brethren in the 'Three Degrees . The following arc thc officers forthe ensuing year : Bros . Blinkhorn , i ' . VV . ; Cox , J . VV . ; Cook , Treas . ; link-strap , Sec ; Lake , S . D . ; Shurmur , J . D . ; J . Hunt , LG . ; Scamcr , Org . ; Thompson , D . C ; Petch , VV . S . ; and Kiikman , 'T yler . Uro . P . AL Mather then delivered the usual orations to thc VV . M . and ofiicers , but the oration to thc brethren uf

the lodge which concluded the ceremony , was delivered by Hro . Edgar Howycr , P . M . The newly-installed Master then gave tl . c brethren a taste of his quality by initiating Air . Walter 'Thomas Uakcr into the First Degree in Freemasonry , the ceremony being performed with considerable ability . Long before the business was concluded a large concourse

cf brethren had assembled , thc members being swelled by numerous visitors , including many cminient members of thc (" raft . Among the number were Hros . K . I Joskins , I Ion . K . W . II . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand ; Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . Sec ; Raynham VV . Stc . vart , P . G . D . ; II . C Levander , LCD . ; C . F . Hogard , P . P . G . S . W . Essex ; Jas . Terry , I ' . P . D . C ., Secretary of the Benevolent Institution ; F .

Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School ; K . II . Halford , P . G . S . D . ; J . li . Humphreys , 167 ; VV . Chicken , W . AI . « , i ; R . C Reed , P . M . 201 ; G . il . Hunter , P . AL 120 S ; W . Prestwich , S 45 ; R . Rolfe , I 435 ; J . Pownsley , P . AL 55 i J . Osborn / . W . AL 1602 ; P . Pearcy , P . AI . 22 S ; IL Kichardson , 205 ; J . Speller , i (> 77 ; Lewis Wall , iSS ; VV . Hawkin , 12 S 7 ; K . Uakcr , P . AI . 1 S 0 ; and Ii . C Massey ,

1 -M . 1297 ( hreemason ) . Among the Past Alasters of the lodge were Uros . J . L . Mather , U . Knell , lidgar Bowyer , and William Uansor . In the evening the brethren and their guests dined together to tbe number of about sixty—a party of such dimensions as to severely tax thc accommodation and resources of the Cock 'Tavern , the demands upon vvhich ,

however were fairly well met ; thanks to the energy and tact of mine host . On the removal of the cloth there . was the customary attention to thc loyal and Alasonic toasts usual on these occasions . . '' The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the VV . AI . without remark , called forth thc customary loyal response

ot the brethren , as did also that proposed in honour of "Ihe iVI . VV . G . AL , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " Ihe Chairman : Hrethren , thc next toast I havc to pro-Pose to you is that of " The Grand Officers . " I vvill not occupy the time by dwelling upon the merits of these noblemen and gentlemen who occupy such eminent positions in the Craft , as , no doubt , all who have had the pleasure of attending Grand I . odgc know bow well they carry out their

uuues . I shall therefore simply ask you to drink " The Health of the Pro Grand AIaster , Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deput y Grand Master , tiavl of ( . allium ; and tbe rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past ; " and I shall take the liberty of coupling with the toast the name of the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke . Hro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke : I rise , Worshi p ful Sir , with somewhat of a grievance , as the distinguished brother

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on my left has , without doubt , the first claim to respond for this toast . He has , however , possibly been pulling the strings to-night , and I will therefore not dispute the point , but will at once return thanks for thc very kind and fraternal way in which the time-honoured toast of the Grand Ofiicers of lingland has been received . Many as are the privileges vve have at all thc Masonic meetings which we attend during our lives , wc always lind that our official positions are

recognised , which is very gratifying . No doubt the Grand Officers of England are brethren who have served during the beat and burthen of thc day ; and , because you are aware of their merits and capabilities , I am sure you will agree with mc that the Granel Ofiicers deserve the honours they receive . I am sure that the Grand Officers who are around mc will agree with mc in approving thc manner in which the work has been performed this evening . VVe had

the pleasure of seeing a large portion of the ceremony of installation performed , and , somewhat contrary to ordinary custom , had an opportunity of seeing the ability of your new Worshipful Alaster , wbo initiated a candidate after the installation . I think we may congratulate the lodge upon their selection of their new head , and , while congratulating the VV . AI . himself upon having arrived at his present position , we wish him a very successful and prosperous year of office .

Uro . H . C . Sanders , I . P . M ., next said : Brethren , you sec that I have the gavel in my hand , which gives mc a privilege that I rise to exercise . I have the honour to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " I trust that his year of ofiice will yield a rich harvest ; I am very sure that he will never sow seeds of distention ; vveknow his desire for the entire success of the lodge ; vve know his goodwill

to thc brethren , his love for the Charities ; and , speaking of his abilities , vve have had a sample of them this evening . In choosing our AIaster ivc know that we have chosen a good man who will faithfully fulfil all thc obligations of his important position . Without further preface , therefore , 1 will ask you to rise and drink the health of ( he Worshipful Master .

Ihe W . AL , in reply , said : Brethren , 1 rise with a very great deal of p leasure to return you my grateful thanks for the very cordial reception j'on have given me to-night . This toast is universally accorded to a Worshiplul AIaster , and in thc mere proposition of it there is nothing to be surprised at . It is true I have always been well received among you , but your usual cordiality has been exceeded by the spontaneous welcome this cveninir that has been

expressed by you all . Of course during my 3 car of office I shall do the best 1 can for the welfare of the lodge . As far as our labours in the lodge go I think I may be able to give you satisfaction ; if I do not it will not be my fault . As for my duties at thc table 1 shall try in proposing the various toasts loniakc my remarks as brief as possible , but at the same time trust 1 shall not omit anything I ought to say . 'The Chairman then proposed" lhc Health of the

Initiate , " which thc newly-made brother acknowledged in a few appropriate words . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the Chairman remarked upon the advantages to the Craft arising from thc interchange of visits among members of different lodges , which afforded also such pleasure , as he had on that occasion , of seeing many old and valued friends gathered round them . They were now lionotued by-thc

presence of an unusually large number of visitors , which included many well tried and eminent Alasons . 'The toast was acknowledged by Hros . Levander , Hogard , and Pounceby . ' 1 he Chairman : I am sure , brethren , you vvill all welcome the toast which I am now about to place before you . 'The toast I have now thc honour to propose is "The Ilea tliol Hro . Mather , " founder of the lodge and Installing Alaster

to night . You all know the deep interest he has taken in the affairs of thc lodge . I think since I was initiated in this lodge in thc first year of its formation , he has not missed one evening , ami that ot itself would fully warrant mc in saying ( ha ( his whole heart is in ( he Islington Lodge . I lis services are always at our disposal ; lie is always read y and willing to afford instruction , and ever anxious to do all in his power for thc efficiency and well-being of thc ludirc .

Uro . Mather , in response , said : Worshipful AIaster and brethren—I was in hopes this toast would have been omitted from the list , because you arc aware I dislike making afterdinner speeches ; but Worshipful Alaster and . brethren , I should be ungrateful if I did not make some remarks for the very flattering way in whicb this toast has been drunk in my honour . 1 have the pleasure to be the father of this lodge , and also thc pleasure of initiating , passing , and raising the the present VV . AI . and your I . P . M ., who I may fairly say

was the first baby I ever introduced into this lodge . I can only say of thc ceremony performed this evening that I am pleased it met with your approval , and you know that at all times any services that I can render the lodge arc at thc command of the VV . AI . 'The following toasts were also proposed and duly honoured-. " The Past Alasters , " " Thc Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Alasonic Charities , " "The Wardens and other Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toas ( , but want of space prevents ouv inserting the remaining speeches .

ALDE . RSGATE LODGE ( . Vo . ids ?) . — Visit of the Lord Mayor . —On Alonday ' last , ( he i , 5 ( h inst ., the sixth installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street . Ueing composed mainly ot residents in the Ward of Aldersgate , amongst whom arc several well-known public men , it possesses a semi-civic character , and has been honored during its short life by visits from

many of the city magnates . This , and thc accession to the chair of Uro . Alfred Brookman , who has been recently elected to the Common Council , drew together on Alonday night a large and distinguished company , which included Hros . ( he Right Hon . the Lord Alayor , Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , Alderman Staples , and many others . 'The lodge vvas opened at four o ' clock , and the following brethren signed their names on thc attendance book - Uros . George Kenning , W . AL , P . G . D . Middlesex ; A . J .

Altman , I . P . AI . ; Alfred Hrookman , S . VV . ; Samuel Henton , I . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chaplain ; John Derb y Allcroft , Treasurer ; Thos . Jones , Secretary ; Samuel White , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , J . D . ; Thos . Henskin , D . C ; Edward Anderton , D . C ; Rev . Dr . P . 11 . Ernest Urette , P . M . ; Arthur H . Hudson ; John Larkin ; II . C . Levander , Giand Deacon , Prov . G . Sec . Middx . ; Joseph Renals ; Matthew K . VVib'i ; Holden ; Geo . Vickery ; VVm . Hy . Froom ; W . S . Chapman ; IVed . Crockford ; H . Matthews ; P . Saillard ; and IL Thomas , Tyler ,

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Amongst those who signed the visitors' book were : Hros . Rt . Hon . the Ld . Alayor , W . AI . N 0 . 1 ; Hon . R . VV . H . Giddy , D . G . AI . Griqualand ; Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . S . ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . AI . Bengal ; Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , P . G . W ., P . M . 1 ; J . AL Case , P . G . D ., P . M . 1 ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; J . AI . P . Montagu , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis 1 honias , F . S . A ., P . A . G . D . C ; Edgar Bowyer , P . P . S . G . W . Herts ; C F . Hogard , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; John O . Carter ,

P . P . S . G . W . Berks and Bucks ; Dr . II . J . ' Strong , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey ; H . Parker , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; ' Chas . " J . Smith , P . P . G . W . Sussex ; J , Holah , 1 ; Alderman J . Staples , I ; Ralph Gooding , P . AI . and Sec . 1 ; Bradshaw Urown , S . VV . 1 ; R . II . Crowden , P . AI . 1297 ; VV . McNeill , 101 ; T . Snowden , yo ; VV . F . Fitch , 1541 ; J . Sheppard Scott , 1 S 1 ; Thos . L . Smith , P . AI . 2 S 0 ; Dr . Chas . Hogg , P . M . 02 ; Walter Heard , P . AI . 101 ;

V . Beard , P . AI . 101 ; J . Slade Brown , P . AL 105 G ; Dr . William Wallford , 105 ; 'Thomas C 'Tatham , W . AL 1 C 10 ; Harry Hrookman , 11 ; Jas . tlorwoods , P . AI . 2 if ; D . J . Daws , P . AI . S 62 ; AI . A . Hyman , iSS ; Benj . lurner , P . AI . i ., 2 . S ; lhos . AI . Jarvis , D . C 1560 ; J . Andrews , VV . AI . 17 . ;; 1- ' . G . Barns , 7 O 0 ; S . IL Soper , S . W . 732 ; Louis Hirsch , P . AL 1 . S 1 S ; C li . Soppett , P . AI . 1027 ; Edwin Moore , 1071 ; C Grammer 1 G 7 P .

, ;; Alpeter , 1 ( 71 ; VV . Edgar Leman , 1572 ; J . Llewellyn Jones , C 57 ; II . Warden , 1 ( 171 ; George Rawlinson , 754 ; Robert G . Weed , P . AI . 1700 ; | . Uergmann , 1 O 71 ; E . Milling , 1 C 70 ; | ohn Hodges , S . VV . 1706 ; G . T . Carter , P . AL 3 * 7 ; VV . W . Rust , VV . AI . 2 . S ; R . A . Alorgan , S . VV . 1671 ; W . AI . Winn , 2 . 55 ; and Wm . Lake , P . AL iji , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ( Freemason ) . Uro . George Kenning opened the lodgeand after

, the reading and confirmation of the minutes , and other routine business , the VV . AI . requested the Grand Secretary , Hro . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , to perform thc ceremony of installation . Bro . Kenning then presented the Senior Warden , Uro . Hrookman , for that ceremony ; and a Board of Installed Alasters having- been formed , he was inducted into the chair of King Solomon , the Grand Secretary fulfilling his task in his well-known

impressive and perfect manner . After the re-admission of the brethren the usual addresses were given , and the new AIaster was heartil y welcomed and saluted in due form . I Ic then proceeded to instal his ofiicers as follow : Bros . George Kenning-, I . P . AL ; Dr . S . Henton , S . W . ; S . White , J . VV . ; Rev . R . Lee , Chap . ; J . I ) . Allcroft , P . M ., 'Treas . ; T . Jones , Sec ; E . Y . Jollilfe . ' S . D . ; Geo . Sims , J . D . ; H . . Matthews , LG . ; li . Anderton , M . of C ; VV . s ! Chapman

and VV . II . I-room , Stewards ; G . Vickery , VV . S . ; and H . I homas , T y ler . [ The I . P . M ., Bro . Kenning , then proposed that the sum of thirty guineas should be given to the three Masonic Charities , being ten guineas each tothe Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , the Girls' School , and thc Boys' School . 'This was carried ; and the Secretary then read communications from

many distinguished brethren expressive of their rcgict nt being unable to be present . A letter from thc widow of the late 'T yler of the lodge vvas also read j and the I . P . M ., Bro . Kenning , proposed that a sum of / . $ 5 s . be voted to her in addition to an amount of £ . 11 is . which vvas due lo her late husband from the lodtrc .

After "Hearty good Wishes" from thc representatives of the numerous lodges present , thc brethren adjourned to ( he banquet , and here wc must note the energetic action and fertility of resource shown by the host , Hro . Benskin . Notwithstanding that on the installation of Bro . Kenning a room had been found capable of holding thc large company ( upwards of one hundred ) then assembled , it became apparent that increased room must

be found for those expected on Alonday . A "happy thought " resulted in the fitting up of an elegant marquee in the open space adjoining the coffee-room , which vvas floored and tastefully decorated , and which in the almost summer temperature of this week reminded one of a cricket or archcry dinner in the season . We commend this arrangement to all who takean interest in the utilization of " waste .-and open spaces . "

At mc Damjuct 111 c cliair was occupied by Uro . lirookman , who was supported on the right b y the Lord Mayor , and thc other distinguished visitors , and on the left by tbe I . P . M ., Bro . Kenning , and the Past Alasters of the lodge . On the removal of the cloth the W . AL rose to propose thc usual ( oasts—those of " The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The . Most Worshipful thc Grand Alaster , th : Pi ince of Wales , " being as ever most heartily received . In giving that of "The Pro Grand Alasterthe Earl of

, Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand AIaster , thc Earl of Lathom , and the other Grand Officers , " the W . AL said that their store of loyalty was not exhausted by the preceding toasts ; they had to acknowledge their obligations to those who governed them so well . That evening they had the honour of having present several Grand Ofiicers , and he had simply to say that thc Craft in general were perfectly satisfied with the way in which its interests were managed .

They felt under a great obligation to those noblemen and gentlemen who gave their great abilities , and so much of their time , and he hoped they would show by the manner in vvhich thc toast was received that for this they thanked them . 'They further thanked them for the compliment they had paid the Aldersgate Lodge in being with tnemi that evening . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro ., Hon . K . VV . IL Giddy , District Grand Alasterof Griqualand .

Bro . Giddy , in reply , said that his best thanks were due : forthe hearty manner in which the toast had been received , and also said they would perhaps pardon the diffidence with which he replied in the presence of so many distinguished visitors . He need scarcely refer to the Grand Alaster , or Pro Grand AIaster , as he vvas more immediatel y called to reply for the Grand Officers present . AU felt it to be a great honour to be the guests of the Aldersgate Lodge

that evening ; they had watched with great interest its success , and all joined in heartily wishing it continued prosperity . " Thc Health of the Worshipful Alaster" was next given by Bro . George Kenning , wbo , in introducing it , said it was his privilege , as the Immediate Past Alaster of the Aldeisgatc Lodge , to propose thc health of their newly-installed VV . AI ., Bro . Alfred Hrookman . He had very much

pleasure in so doing , although he regretted not being able to do it so well as he would wish to do . He feared he should not do him justice or give bim bis clue meed of praise , but happily he need not enlarge on his good qualities to the members of that lodge because they had all had many opportunities of witnessing them ; but he would say , for the information of their distinguished visitors , that Bro . Brookman was initiated in that lodge , that he had served some of .