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, proceedings had terminated . The members worked in feet harmony , and were as happy as the birds in fhe air- ^ e hoped they vvould meet in October in good health and enjoy themselves as much as they had hitherto lone . It was a matter of great gratification to him to hear he had g iven the lodge sati > faction , and they endorsed that opinion by the kindly way in which they had received the

Bro . T . Morris , Sec , also briefly replied . "The Masonic Charities" vvas given , the VVorshipfuI Master announcing that the requisite amount had been subscribed , and that at the next Festival of the Girls ' School the members vvould have the satisfaction of seeing

him present a list of not less than 200 guineas . " The Officers" having been given , and suitably responded to by Bro . Chapman , S . W ., the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful meeting . A . n excellent programme of music was successfully carried out under the able direction of Bro . Riechelmann , Organist .

LODGE LA TOLERANCE ( No . 538 ) . —At Freemasons' Tavern on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., this lodge had a ladies evening . The brethren held a lodge meeting first , in the adjoining building , at vvhich an Entered Apprentice was passed to the Second Degree , and a F . C . vvas to the Sublime of The work

raised Degree M . M . was well performed by thc VV . M ., Bro . Charles Burt , assisted hy his officers , Bros . T . Bicknell , S . VV . ; W . G . Fenn , JLW . ; A . Smith , S . D . ; J . W . Andrews , J . D . ; and May Clear , I . G . There vvere also present Bros . J . Keutch , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . B . Sly , P . M ., Sec ; J . W .

Elvin , P . M ., D . C . ; E . Child , P . M ., W . S . ; W . Webb , C . 5- ; T . VV . Smale , P . M . ; Edward Humphry , P . M . ; T Walker Cooper , P . M . ; Arthur Burt , G . L . Lyons , J . H . Price , VV . E . Welby , J . VV . Watson , and T . T . Burt , The visitors present in lodge vvere Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . of Works , Middx ., VV . M . 2048 ; John Paul , W . M .

1472 ; R . Harvey Lyon , J . D . 1201 ; J . Vicary , 1 S 0 ; C . Greaves , 1744 ; R . P . Hevens , S . VV . 901 ; Valney Keen , P . M . 203 ; and E . C . Massey . At the conclusion of the business the lodge was closed in due form , and the Master and brethren adjourned to the drawing room , where the ladies and other guests vvere

awaiting them , and after a short interval , on dinner being announced , the company proceeded to the Dome Room where between eighty and a hundred sat down to one of the choicest and best served dinners ever provided . Masons are in the habit of pluming themselves on being "just to the fair , " but on this occasion the Master and

brethren of the Lodge La Tolerance vvete also generous to a degrtc . The tables vvere beautifully decorated vvith flowers , without making them a flower show . Everything vvas in proportion , and everything vvas of the best . Even the stationery , from the dainty card of invitation , and the menu and toast list , to the beautiful dance programme ,

vvere choice and elegant . Where so much careful thought , pains , and liberality have been shown it would be churlish to pass the result over in silence . And it may be added that , judging from appearances , the ladies , for whom this skill in management had been called forth , appreciated the attention shown them , for there vvere a large number

present , in costumes rich and elegant . Bro . Burt , the W . M ., made an excellent and genial host , and he vvas admirably seconded by his officers and the other brethren of the lodge . At the conclusion of the dinner , the ladies vvere allowed to see how Masons pass their post-prandial hours ; the

usual list of toasts being proposed with the addition of "The Ladies , " which vvas made the toast of the evening . The first three well-known toasts , on vvhich nothing new can be said , may be passed over in silence , merely mentioning that Bro . Keutch , P . M ., P . G . P ., returned thanks for " The Grand Officers . "

In proposing "The Health of the Ladies , " the W . M . said he must claim special attention lor the toast , because on that occasion it vvas the toast of the evening . He need not tell them that that toast vvas the Ladies . The brethren knew that , according to Masonic rule , there vvas no female 1 ' reemasonry , but there vvas no reason on that account why

'he ladies should not join them after their Masonic work was over ; and in the name of Lodge La Tolerance he begged to welcome all the ladies who had done them the honour to come , and he hoped that they vvould carry away with them the impression of a pleasant evening . The presence of ladies added greatly to the attractive appearance - — - ——« N . u uuu *> u i \ -titij tu nils ubi . iavi . iiv . ** r K * - *** *»¦»**** 01

^ a banquet , and to the comfort of the members . The Mi ^ tolerance had always been considered a hospitable lodge , but they wanted on the present occasion , and because ladies were present , to excel themselves in providing an evening that the ladies could enjoy , so that though there ™ gnt be some among their fair guests who did not look ori

"P . Masonry with the highest respect , that even those tn L Say tbey were at ' east hospitable . He challenged " brethren to drink the toast in bumpers , and called on " > s brother—Bro . Arthur Burt—to reply for the ladies . . "ro . Arthur Burt , on behalf of the ladies , acknowledged " . ° mphment done them by the drinking of this toast , and the answer ior t * that 'hey vvere all very pleased to be

hreth ' - ? > M - » Bro - Sly , then rose and said that the „ ,. knew for what purpose he once , more took the would " lland - * but for the information of the ladies he nrnn say tbat i' was a duty that devolved upon him to 1 ' nU The Health of the W . M . " The Lodge La had st" !? - ad not haa a better W * M * than Bro' Bult ' t 0 wh - ? ' ? hard at ) d worked hard to obtain that position self t 1 was unanimously elected , and had proved

himcould s , ne r ' 2 nt man in the right place . Ihe ladies of the u W successfully Bro . Burt performed the duties him m J , tlle banquet , and they might take it from He hnU \ y > that he did his duty in lod S equally well , number f associated witl * Bro * Charles Burt for a in th » 1 J Vears , and had found him a very genial member Master tP as we " as out of iL He was one ot llle best surm „„ , , hacl had » and he had now excelled himself by " ¦ roundinor Ii mn . it ' :. i ,, c . . _ , . . oi

presirjin ° ""» acn vvun an assemoiage ueauiy ana oy 'hern fif Y successful banquet to the ladies . He asked ln „„? ° > ' 0 drink Bro . Burt ' s health . VV . j * via |; » Bro . Burt said that it vvas not often that a ladies as 11 to return thanI * s for this toast drank hy "" ember of' ?!! ' brethren . He vvas sure that every a "d he coulrl ' ^ was pleased to see thc ladies there , { j * W . ivr e assure tbem tbat none was mote p leased than ty tne ' ornn man y good things had been said about him he shouldI th * ? ° - toast that if he onIy deserved them z "' J - * himself an exemplary Master . He was

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extremely gratified by the fact that his year of office as Master of Lodge La Tolerance had been distinguished by the giving of a ladies' banquet . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Scurrah and Paul ; Bro . Sly , P . M ., Hon . Sec , replied for "The Health of the Past Masters , " and the Senior and Junior Wardens responded for "The Officers of the

Lodge . " In the intervals between the toasts the ' eompany were entertained by some excellent vocal music , Signora Zuella del Bardo , Miss Meredyth Elliott , and Bro . G . L . Lyons being the performers . After a short interval dancing commenced , and vvas kept up vvith great spirit and enjoyment to a late hour .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1928 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Saturday , thc 13 th inst ., at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . There vvere p esent Bros . C . F . Pardon , I . P . M . ; John Duckworth , S . VV . ; Dr . Griffiths , J . W . ; H . Massey , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Albery , Sec . ; T . Minstrell , P . M . ; VV . Duckworth , P . M . ; H . Wright , S . D . ; W . T . Perkins , J . D . ; J . H .

Thomas , P . M ., D . C . ; C . Basil Cooke , acting I . G . ; J . Macintyre , J . Moore , W . S . Seabrook , Wm . Macdonald , G . Welsh , F . H . Gale , F . Saunders , C . Greenwood , Jas . Adair , J . W . R . Brown , W . J . . Innes , J . C . Manning , C . Lock , T . M . Rendle , H . J . Sanderson , and others . Visitors : Bros . Drysdale , 7 ; John Read , 2105 ; and L . A . Richardson , 227 and 1507 .

In the unavoidable absence , through illness , of Bro . W . O . Goldsmith , the W . M ., Bro . Pardon , took the chair of K . S . Bro . Gale vvas invested vvith the Organist's collar . Letters vvere read from the VV . M . to the effect that he vvas progressing towards convalescence , although still unable to leave his house , and asking Bro . Pardon to take the necessary steps to arrange for a lodge concert in the spring for

the benefit of the Charity Fund of the lodge . Bro . Minstrell announced his intention of serving as Steward at the Girls' School Festival . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent supper . In answer to the W . M . 's appeal , Bro . Griffiths , S . W ., said he vvould undertake to act as

Chairman of the Concert Committee , vvhich he nominated as follows * . Bros . John Duckworth , J . W . ; H . Wright , Greenwood , Innes Gale , Sanderson , Rendle , R . J . Albery , J . H . Smith , and Basil Cooke . The usual toasts vvere proposed , and a pleasant evening vvas spent .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Swan Hotel , when there vvere present Bros . John Hardcastle , VV . M . ; VV . H . Lomax , S . VV . ; J . Naylor , J . VV . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . G . S . B ., Secretary ; Robert Nightingale , S . D . ; Johnson Mills , P . M ., D . C ; Wm . Forrest , I . G . ; VV . Higson , Prov . G . Tyler , as Tyler ; Past Masters R . K . Freeman , James Walker ,

P . P . J . G . W . ; E . G . Harwood , P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . Chap . ; and Bros . F . VV . Brockbank , r . Murphy , and J . W . Thompson , Stwds . ; Thomas Barnes , H . L . Hinnell , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhaigh , George Crowther , F . VV . Isherwood , and James Simkin . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and

confirmed , Bros . Broadbent , Crowther , Greenhalgh , and Isherwood were passed to the Degree of F . C . by Bro . J . W . Poyntz , P . M ., assisted by Bro . W . H . Lomax , S . W . Bro . the Rev . W . R . Clayton vvas appointed by the VV . M . to the office of Chaplain to the lodge . A portion of thc ancient rules and charges were read by the S . W ., and the lodge vvas closed in peace and harmony .

CAMBRIDGE . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 88 ) . — At the monthly meeting held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., there was a good attendance of brethren under tbe presidency of Bro . W . I . Pashler , W . M ., to witness the raising of Bro . John H . Moyes , a son of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . VVhen the lodge vvas duly opened in the Third Degree , the W . M . passed the gavel to Bro . Andrew H . Moyes , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., vvho proceeded to raise his

son in an impressive manner . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and performed the latter portion of the ceremony . Six years ago , the D . P . G . M . initiated , passed , and raised another of his sons . The admission of a second Lewis vvas the subject of much congratulation . The visitors included Bros . F . C . Wace , P . M . Isaac Newton ; Gilbert Ainslie , P . M . Three Grand Principles ; and J ames Catling 441 .

SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The annual installation meeting of the above lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the ist inst ., in the Local Board of Health Room ( kindly lent for the occasion ) under a dispensation from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Smyth Eastes . The lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . R . H . Plattin , vvhen he was supported by the following : Bros . S . S . Warne ,

P . S . G . W . ; A . Spears , P . P . G . O . ; J . Bagshaw , P . P . G . O . ; J . R . Brett , P . P . G . S . of Works ; E . J . Penney , P . A . G . S . ; C . Burlev , P . P . G . D . C ; H . Penfold , P . G . O . ; H . Sole , I . P . M . ; ' T . Firminger , P . M . ; J . P . Watts , P . M . ; G . T . Green , P . M . ; E . Stutely , P . M . ; T . Gaisford , W . M . 781 ; Rev . W . Bond , M . A ., W . M . 1273 ; J . Ranger , VV . M . 1 S 4 ; W . Norrington , P . M . 1089 ; J .

Auty , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; H . Hammond , J . W . ; G . Goble , S . W . 1273 ; H . Morris , J . W . 1273 ; J . H . Lee , V . H . Stallon , T . W . Monkhouse , A . S . Baskett , G . Ayton , H . G . Boorman , J . Bridge * , T . Bridges , D . W . Griffith , C . M . Glaysher , W . G . Cole , T . Dutnall , 1089 ; J . Elstone , C . Hallett , J . F . Cork , J . F . Harmer , and several others . Bro . J . Auty , the W . M . elect , having been presented ,

vvas ably and duly installed into the chair by Bro . R . H . Plattin , W . M ., the ceremony throughout being meritoriously performed . The investiture of the several officers by the W . M . then took place , each recipient of favours being congratulated for past services and exhorted to perseverance and diligence in the future , as follows : Bros . R . H . Plattin , I . P . M . ; H . Hammond , S . VV . ; J . H . Lee , J . W . ; J . Bagshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; R . Derry , P . M ., P . G .

Std . Br ., Sec ; A . S . Baskett , S . D .: H . G . Boorman , J . D . ; D . Griffith , D . C ; C . M . Glaysher , Org . ; E . Stutely , P . M ., and J . F . Cork , Stwds . ; C . Hallett , I . G . ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler , The several charges having been given by the W . M ., the ceremony—one of the best for years—vvas then concluded . A pleasing feature followed in the presentation to Bro . R . H . Plattin , on his retiring from the chair , of a jewel , as a slight recognition of his indefa-

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tigable labours for the benefit of the lodge during his term of office . Bro . R . Derry , P . M ., vvas elected Lodge Representative on the Provincial Charity Committee for the ensuing year . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Installing Master and the Local Board of Health ; Bro . J . R . Brett acknowledging the latter , on behalf of the member ? , vvhen the

lodge vvas closed . An adjournment having been made to the Iodge room at the Britannia Hotel , about 70 sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Mrs . Green , under the superintendence of Bro . G . T . Green , in his usual efficient style . The tables vvere tastefully decorated vvith a variety of flowers , and presented a very pleasing appearance .

After the "inner man" had been satisfied , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly received . Bro . J . Auty , W . M ., in responding to the toast of " The W . M ., " said he most sincerely thanked those members who had assisted him to reach the summit of his ambition ;

and after such confidence had been reposed in his abilities —few as they were—by his preferment , he could only say that while he occupied so honourable a position , his utmost endeavours vvould be given to the furtherance of the lodge in Masonic work and the welfare of each and every member .

LIVERPOOL . —Manners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — Presentation to Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , Ihe 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . James White , supported by Bros . R . G . Bradley , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Rev . P . Pinnington , P . M . ;

John Whalley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; John Hayes , P . M ., Treasurer , P . P . G . S . B . ; John C Robinson , P . M . ; F . Barnett , P . M . ; J . Jenaway , P . M . ; VV . H . Vinson , P . M . ; M . Davies , P . M . ; D . Langley , P . M ., D . C ; J . Humphries , P . M . 724 ; Joseph Wood , F . G . Saunders , and upwards of 95 brethren . Amongst the visitors vvere Bros . James Casey , W . M . 1570 ; VV . Blumsum , W . M .

594 ; Thomas White , P . M . 299 ( I . C ); J . H . Callow , P . M . 673 , P . P . G . Treas . ; H . Williams , P . M . 1264 , P . P . G . D . C ; Dr . E . Sheldon , P . M . 1 094 ; Dr . D . D . Costine , J . P ., P . P . G . Reg . ; and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for two gentlemen for initiation , vvho were declared duly elected . The lodge vvas then closed , and

the brethren adjourned to the large banqueting hall , where a substantial supper was served in good style by Bro . Casey , the House Steward , and duly appreciated . The loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured , the next business was the presentation to Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith of an enlarged portrait of himself , executed by the well-known artists , Messrs . Brown , Barnes , and Bell , and

also a Vice-Presidency of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . The W . M ., Bro . James White , in proposing "The Health of Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith , " alluded to his long connection with the Mariners Lodge , he having been initiated nearly a quarter of a century ago , and installed W . M . in 1 S 70 . He had filled the office of Treasurer for 12

years , vvhich position he resigned in 1 SS 4 . The brethren had since under consideration to present him vvith some token of esteem for his valuable services in connection with the lodge . Bro . Dr . Smith had always given them excellent advice and assistance , and had thus contributed in no small degree to place the lodge in its high position as one of the best in the province . It was at first proposed

to present him with a portrait of himself , but when the idea of a testimonial vvas mooted , the subscriptions came in so fast that it was determined to present him also with a Vice-Presidency in the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , in which he had always taken a deep interest . He ( Bro . White ) had now the honour and privilege on behalf of the subscribers of handing over these

gifts to Bro . Smith , and he vvould add in conclusion that as a leading Mason , and highly respected citizen , they one and all wished him long life , health , happiness , and prosperity , and when the Great Architect above thought fit to call him from his earthly course , that he might become a corner stone in that mansion , not made with hands , eternal in the heavens .

Bro . Dr . Smith , vvho vvas received vvith cheers , in acknowledging the testimonial , said that although during the twenty-three or twenty-four years that he vvas connected with the lodge , he had addressed them hundreds of times , yet he never felt it so difficult to speak as on that occasion . He gave a resume of his experience in connection with the lodge , and said that its purse had always been open to the

claims of Charity . He mentioned its assistance in erecting the temple , the present building , he having paid on one occasion £ 450 as their contribution to the fund for that objectj and although they had spentabout £ 100 in celebrating the centenary about three years ago , yet the lodge vvas in a flourishing condition . In resigning the office of Treasurer three years ago , he had no other motive than to

allow a chance for some oilier member to hold the office , for there were many well qualified to fill the offices in the lodge . He thanked them one and all most sincerely for their expression of regard , and he would always be ready to do anything he could for the Mariners Lodge . The proceedings vvere diversified vvith music , Bro . Ewart presiding at the piano .

LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., and a large number of visitors and brethren vvere in attendance , including Bros . VV . Kelly , P . P . G . M . ; S . S . Partridge , Dep . P . G . M . ; C Stretton , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . G . F . Richardson , P . P . G . S . B . ; Rcv . C . H . Wood , P . G . S . ; J . E . Bcazeley ,

W . M . ; E . Watson , P . M . ; E . Mason , P . M . ; H . P . Brown , P . M . ; M . J . Walker , P . M . ; J . L . West , W . M . ; C F . Wike , W . M . ; R . Rowley , I . P . M . ; C . E . Stretton , P . M ., VV . M . elect ; J . H . Marshall , P . M ., J . W . ; R . Michie , P . M ., Treas . ; S . A . Marris , acting Sec . ; J . B . Waring , Sec . 523 ; E . Holmes , J . D . ; and many others . Bro . C Stretton , P . M ., the W . M . elect , having been

presented by Bro . C . F . Wike , W . M ., Bro . W . Kelly , P . P . G . M ., most ably performed the ceremony of installation , and the usual proclamations and salutations were subsequently given under the direction of Bro . J . \ oung , P . G . D . of C . The W . P . ] . then appointed and invested his officers as follows ; Bros . C F . Wike , I . P . M . ; S . Cleaver , P . M ., S . W . ; S . A . Marris , J . VV . ; Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . 5