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of this or that political or religious movement as for them to adopt a particular form of temperance movement . Masonry respects all forms of religious and political faith , but it endorses the principles of none ; it inculcates respect for all the virtues and all the various forms in which each virtue is presented , but it countenances no particular form to the detriment

of the rest ; and it is because it observes the most scrupulous impartiality as well among the different schools of morality as among those of religion and politics that it has succeeded in exercising a beneficial—albeit a passive —influence on non-Masons . Its duty is to observe whatever is good , but without taking part in any controversy as to what constitutes good , and

it will be an evil day for Freemasonry , when it exchanges the ri gid impartiality of the bench for the biassed advocacy of the partisan . It is because these views are so clearly reflected in the very sensible address of Grand Master DAVIS , of Idaho , that we have been at the pains of referring to at such length and so encouragingly .

Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.

DRURY LANE LODGE , No . 2127 .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . SIR J . E . GORST , Q . C , M . P ., AS W . M . The third installation meeting of the Drury Lane Lodge was held in the Grand Saloon of Drury Lane Theatre , on Tuesday afternoon , under circumstances which will compare most favourably with those of its predecessors . There -was the same strong gathering of brethren , who are members of thelodge as well as representative members of the profession which the lodge aspires to represent , and thus far has succeeded in

representing so admirably in our Masonic system . The purple of Grand Lodge and of many Provincial Grand Ledges was present in even larger numbers than before , and there was the same feeling of cordiality among all who were assembled , whether as hosts or guests , and the same eager desire to pay honour to the learned hero of the gathering , who for the next twelve months will occupy the chair of K . S . under the hospitable roof of Old Drury , and rule the destinies of the lodge during the third year of its

existence . The list of members and visitors present will show that it is only in Grand Lodge , or on very rare occasions , that a meeting of equal brilliancy , that is , composed of brethren of equal eminence in Masonry , or who have achieved such eminence in the various pursuits of life , is possible , and the founders and members generally must be gratified at the high position which their lodge has secured for itself from the very outset of its prosperous career .

The hour appointed for the meeting was three p . m ., and the lodge having been opened by Bro . Augustus Harris , W . M ., the chair was assumed by Bro . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D ., Bros . Thomas Fenn , President Board of General Purposes , and Robert Grey , President Board of Benevolence , occupying the S . W . and J . W . 's chairs respectively . The Grand Officers then entered in procession , marshalled by Bro . J . H . Matthews , P . . G . S . B ., acting D . C , assisted by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br ., and were saluted in the accustomed manner .

The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the Audit Report * , showing a balance in favour of the lodge of nearly ^ 200 was read , and was adopted , on the motion of Bro . Parkinson . Bro . Sir John Eldon Gorst , Q . C , M . P ., was then presented as W . M . elect by Bro . Augustus Harris , I . P . M ., and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was impressively installed into the chair as W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge , 2127 , by Bro . Parkinson .

The following officers were appointed and invested by the newly-installed W . M . : Bros . Sir E . A . Inglefield , K . C . B ., D . C . L ., S . W . ; Jas . Fernandez , J . W . ; ] . S . Fleming , Treas . ; A . M . Broadley , P . M ., P . D . D . G . M . Malta , Sec ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , Chap . ; S . B . Bancroft , S . D . ; Harry Nicholls , J . D . ; Thos . Catling , I . G . ; W . A . Baskcomb , D . C . ; G . F . Bashford and Oscar'Barrett , Stewards ; Alfred Caldicott , Mus . Bac , Org . ; and R . Goddard , Tyler .

The usual addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Parkinson , in the impressive manner which characterises his Masonic working . The anthem " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is " was next sung , under the direction of Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . Org ., by Bros . J . Hodges , Henry Guy , A . Laurence Fryer , Frederick Bevan , and Wm . Winn , who also rendered the hymns " Hail Eternal , by whose aid , " and " Now the evening shadows closing , " in an admirable manner .

The SECRETARY announced that the following brethren had been proposed as joining members of thelodge : Bros . Ashmead Bartlett , M . P . ; Phil Morris , A . R . A . ; F . Lockwood , Q . C , M . P . ; Major A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C . ; and C . Harris . The Hon . Cecil Bingham was also proposed as a candidate for initiation .

The SECRETARY further announced that the next business was to present the P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Harris , I . P . M ., and remarked that there was no member who had done more to enhance the prosperity of the lodge , or for the success of the present gathering , than their distinguished I . P . M .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , addressing Bro . Harris , I . P . M ., said * . I have much pleasure in presenting you with the Past Master ' s jewel . I know we are greatly indebted to you lor your kindness and support , which has enabled the lodge to become that which it is . I hope during my year to have your advice and support , for then my term of office will be as prosperous

as your own . The I . P . M ., in reply , said ; I have to thank you very sincerely for this mark of your appreciation . I have also to thank you for the great kindness you have shown in supporting lhis lodge , for had k not been for your assistance I could have done very little . I again thank you very much lor your kindness .

Bro . HENRY NEVILLE , P . M ., said : I have , as our good Secretary has just stated , the honour and pleasure to present a banner bearing the names of the W . M . ' s , past and present , of thelodge . It is at all times a source of great pleasure to do anything tor that which we esteem and honour , and all the brethren will acknowled ge that the progress of this lodge has been such as to win the admiration and regard of every brother within and without

the lodge . I therefore feel it a pleasure that I have the honour of presenting this trifle . Names may be soon forgotten as years roll by , and beloved members may cease to be remembered ; but I trust this trifle may not only be a record of names of those who have rendered noble services to the lodge , but win also inspire those who aspire to the chair , with a love for Masonry and a desire to emulate the example of their predecessors ,

Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in the name of the lodge , thanked Bro . Henry Neville for his kindly gift , and trusted it would fulfil the wishes of the donor . He was assured that the members of the lodge would receive it with thanks , and would highly appreciate the gift .

Bro . HARRIS , I . P . M ., then presented a banner bearing the names of the founders of the lodge , and remarked that if the brethren would accept it from him he should esteem it a favour . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said : I am quite sure the whole lodge will join me in thanking Bro . Harris for the banner . It will be pleasant for the founders and for those who have joined the lodge since its foundation to have a memorial always before them recalling that occasion . I am speaking the unanimous sentiments of all the brethren when 1 say we sincerely thank Bro . Harris for his gift . The SECRETARY then read a telegram from Bro . H . Lawson , expressing his regret that the business of the Royal Commission on Civil Establishments would prevent his attendance . He was personall y sorry that Bro . Lawson could not be present as that brother intended asking the lodge to grant a small sum from its funds towards the Festival over which he presides tomorrow , on behalf of the Dramatic and Musical Sick Fund . He ( the Secretary ) would feel gratified if the lodge would vote a sum in favour of that Festival and for which he was a Steward . On the motion of the I . P . M ., the sum of £ 10 was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to the Dramatic and Musical Sick Fund . There being no further Masonic business for transaction , the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the Grand Hall , Freemasons Tavern , where an excellent banquet was admirably served by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Madell , whose arrangements for the comfort of the guests were of the most perfect character . After dessert the usual toasts were given and received with enthusiasm .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said * . Before I propose the first toast to your notice , I have to make two announcements . The first is that the toasts are to be drunk without Masonic honours , and the second is that as numerous brethren have to leave in order to fulfil important engagements with the public , the speeches will be extremely short . The first toast has been given in the form in which it is now proposed for more than half a

century , and we hope will be drunk in the same form for many years to come . It needs no words of mine in this assembly of Freemasons to introduce it . I will therefore give you without further preface "The Oueen and the Craft . " ( Cheers . ) The WORSHIPFUL MASTER : The next toast , which always receives a hearty Masonic reception is " The Health of his Royal Highness the M . W .

G . M . " ( Cheers . ) The Craft is fortunate in having a M . W . G . M . who is no less distinguished for his social rank than for the ability he brings to bear on all subjects , and for the assistance he renders to the Order . We are indebted to him for the activity he displays in the promulgation of our principles , and you will therefore drink with all heartiness to the health of his Royal Highness our M . W . G . M . ( Cheers . )

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER : The next toast is that of " The Pro . G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the G . Officers , Present and Past . " We are especially honoured to-night with the presence of a remarkable number of Prov . G . Masters , who have honoured us by attending . We have amongst us the Prov . G . Masters representing Jersey , Hants and the Isle of Wight ,

Monmouth , Surrey , Herts , Worcestershire , Somersetshire , and the Isle of Man , and the District of Bengal is also represented . You will thus see that almost every part of the world is represented on this occasion . I shall couple with this toast the names of Bros . Col . M . de Carteret , Prov . G . M . Jersey , and W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight .

Bro . Col . M . DE CARTERET , Prov . G . M . Jersey , said : By an accident I am the Senior Prov . Grand Master present , and shall merely thank you for your great kindness in drinking this toast . The Grand Officers feel much flattered at the reception of the toast , and endeavoured to deserve the encomiums passed upon them .

Bro . W . W . B . BEACH , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight : The modesty of my brother near me imposes upon me the necessity of adding a few words . The work of the Prov . Grand Master lies generally in the provinces , and that of the Grand Officers lies in the Metropolis , but we are animated by one idea , and that is to endeavour by every exertion to encourage the prosperity of our ancient art . ( Cheers . ) And now that Freemasonry

has increased to the amount it has , it is necessary that great exertions should be made , in the first place , to prevent unworthy members joining , and in the next place to make those who join feel animated by a wish and sincere desire to promote the prosperity of the Craft . ( Applause . ) I beg to tender to your Worshipful Master our hearty and sincere thanks for the

opportunity he has given us of witnessing the ceremony of installation , so well carried out in this lodge by Bro . Parkinson . We are extremely g lad to have the opportunity of attending this lodge , which has so recently been launched into existence , but which now stands second to none in the lodges of London . Permit me to thank you not only for inviting us , but for the hospitality you have given us .

Bro . Earl of ONSLOW , P . G . W .: I have the honour to propose the next toast , which is that of " The Sister Grand Lodges . " We are not honoured to-night by the presence of the Grand Masters of Scotland or Ireland , but you must not infer from their absence that they do not take an interest in