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W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Alderman Renals , I . P . M . ; M . R . Webb , S . W . ; Jno . Larkin , J . W . ; S . White , P . M ., Treas . ; E . V . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; E . F . B . Fuller , S . D . ; G . Rawlinson , J . D . ; J . Shorter , l . G . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Sir J . Monckton . The VV . M .

presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Alderman Renals , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . A telegram was received from Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mavor expressing his regret that he was too unwell to be present . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was followed by the customary toasts . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Grand Officers , "

welcomed Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., whose name he coupled with the toast , uniting with it that oE the Installing Master . They all knew what a thorough Mason Sir John Monckton was , and they were very much indebted to him for having taken the place of the Grand Secretary in carrying out the ceremony of installation . Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., said that was not the

first time he rose to respond to this toast , and he was glad to be so well supported on both sides . He wished he was supported in the ability to do full justice to the toast which the VV . M . so kindly and fraternally proposed . He confessed to considerable regrets , which he alluded to in the lodge , to find himself in the position he was , because for the first time he thought , since this had been a

working lodge , they had missed the assistance of their beloved and esteemed Grand Secretary . He thought Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke had been a sort of perpetual Installing Master , and an excellent Preceptor , for when he worked in a lodge , it did good . The Grand Secretary was not only in bed , but suffering very great pain , and he felt sorry for him , and was sure they all did , for a more worthy

brother did not exist . Bro . Col . Clerke , therefore , asked him to represent him . As an old Mason , of between 30 and 40 years , he was never better pleased than when lending a hand in some way or other . The W . M . had showed him what he might well be proud of—a list for the Old People , and it was a great credit to the lodge that he could take up such a good list , for it showed that the Aldersgate

Lodge was doing its work thoroughly well and Masonically . He thanked them heartily in the name of those distinguished brethren with whom his name was coupled . Bro . Alderman J . Renals , I . P . M ., said he did not like to have a difference with his superior officer on the installation night , but he ventured to think the brethren would agree with him . He had to join issue with the closing remarks of

the W . M . in giving the last toast , when he said it was the last loyal toast . In the Aldersgate Lodge they claimed loyalty as one of their strong points , and especially loyalty to the W . M ., and it was that toast he asked them to drink with him . It had been his privilege on many occasions during the past year , when he occupied the post occupied by Bro . Hudson , to refer to him , not only in admiring , but

truthful terms , for no W . M . ever had a more sincere or harder worker for his S . W . than he had had in Bro . Hudson . He had referred to Bro . Hudson ' s loyalty , not only to the lodge , but also to the chair , and also to the manner in which he performed his duty and the knowledge of the ritual he had displayed . He ventured to say that they had

in their W . M . not only a kindly , genial , but also an able Mason , and he prophesied that the coming year would see them holding their own in the Masonic world and that his prophetic words would become prophecy fulfilled when , at the end of the year , they thanked him for so kindly ruling over them .

Bro . A . B . Hudson , VV . M ., said he felt a great deal more diffidence in rising to respond than he felt in proposing the other toasts , and that they could understand . He thought the I . P . M . had proclaimed him beyond his dues . He had endeavoured to act as a Mason should , and in succeeeding to the chair he hoped he should continue to do so , and throughout his year maintain , not only the dignity of this

lodge , but the credit of the Masonic Craft in general . Bro . Sir John Monckton was good enough to allude to the flattering way in which his application with regard to the Ro 3 'al Masonic Benevolent Institution had been received . He certainly had a handsome list , extending beyond £ ioo , and upon that point he would like to say that it was not yet closed . He could not do more than thank them for the

kind way in which they had received the toast of his health , The Worshipful Master then gave "The Visitors , " and said their lodge , especially on installation nights , prided itself on having a numerous body of visitors , and he had to thank the visiting brethren who had responded to the invitations given . Bro . Hy . Lovegrove , P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middx ., in

response , said he did not know why he had been selected to speak first . He had certainly given great attention to Freemasonry in the past , more than he could hope to do in the future . He had known the W . M . some years before he became a Mason , and in his profession . Bro . Hudson ' s work was as well done as in Masonry . He was sure that , if the VV . M . had time , health , and strength , he would

perform the ceremonies in an able manner . He was glad to know the brethren had responded well to the W . M . ' s application for the Benevolent Institution , for he believed it was the best of the Institutions . They could not be boys or girls , but they might be old men , and , therefore , the Institution demanded their care and attention . The visitors thanked the lodge ven much for the excellent work given

in the lodge , and they could not have had a better banquet . Ihe W . M . had a fine year before him , and would do his work to the satisfaction of all . Bros . Altman , P . G . Stwd ., and Frank Tayler , P . M ., also replied . The " I . P . M . and Past Masters " was next submitted by the W . M . He said the I . P . M . was a brother who had passed through the chair with honour to the lodge and

credit to himself . Bro . Renals had made his mark in another way besides Masonry , for it was within his knowled ge the rapid strides with which he ingratiated himself in the favour of his neighbours and others in his Ward . After a very short residence in business amongst them , Bro . Kenals was placed in the most honourable position of

Alderman of the City of London , and from the particular ability he showed in regard to his duties they had not the slightest doubt that when he is called to the higher position of Chief Magistrate he would be found equal to the occasion . Bro . Anderton , P . M ., was one of those thorough Masons who had gained the esteem of the members . Bro . Jolliffe , I . M ., Secretary , and Bro . Froom , P . M ., were amongst those present . He should couple the names of the I . P . M . and Bro . Anderton , P . M .

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Bro . Alderman J . Renals . I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said that twelve months ago they were pleased to confer upon him the honour of Worshipful Master of the lodge . He accepted that honour conscious of the difficulties that would surround his acceptance of it . He accepted it with all the duties and obligations belonging to it , conscious as he was of the abilities of those who had preceded him .

He had one aim and one desire—to maintain the prestige of the lodge and the high position it had attained in the Masonic world . Certain as he was of the good intentions he bad had , and that those good intentions had not been followed up by a practical result to his own satisfaction , he assured them he should be greatly satisfied if they were to say of their W . M . for the past year , that while he had not

arrived at the heights of excellence attained by those who had preceded him , at the same time they were conscious he had done his best . Bro . Anderton , P . M ., also responded . The Worshipful Master said he had next a very pleasing toast to bring to their notice—that of " The Officers . " It was of no use having a Master unless he was supported by

worthy brethren determined to do their duty . In presenting that toast he had a particular gratification of introducing the names of several brethren—some of them Past Masters of tried service . Firstly , he would refer to Bro . White , P . M ., who was unanimously elected Treasurer , and he was sure the funds could not be entrusted to the hands of a more worthy brother . Bro . White was now some few years a P . M . of the lodge , and had always assisted in various

directions . In Bro . Jolliffe , P . M ., they had almost the lodge , because it was to him they were so much indebted for the success of all their entertainments , as well as for the general well-being of the lodge . He looked to the S . W . to support him in a hearty manner . If he mentioned the name of Bro . Larkin , J . W ., it was simply a by-word for everything that was generous and good as a Mason , and he looked to him for the support he was sure he should

. Bros . White , P . M ., Treasurer ; Jolliffe , P . M ., Secretary ; Webb , S . W . ; and Larkin , VV . M " . 3 , J . VV ., responded . Before the Tyler ' s toast was given the VV . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , I . P . M . 216 S , " thanking him for the assistance rendered by him in the lodge room . Bros . J . A . Brown , A . James , J . Kift , and F . Bevan rendered a capital selection of music during the evening .

Trinity College Lodge ( No . 1765 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., at Trinity College , Mandeville-place , VV ., Bro . E . Burritt Lane , W . M ., presiding . Among . the officers and brethren present were the following : Bros . T . E . Biddlecombe , S . W . ; J . B . Sargeant , J . W . ; J . Mills , Sec ; S . Wilford , I . D . ; I . T . Hutchinson , l . G . ; W . C . Hutchinson , Stwd . ;

A . F . Howard , P . M ., D . C . ; H . E . Robertson , S . Dunn , E . C . M . Fischel ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . Poupart , P . M . 9 ; G . M . Preston , P . M . S 61 ; R . Sebastian Hart , P . M . 2146 ; and E . M . Tacon , P . M . 1196 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and other business having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to banquet .

The loyal toasts having been received with due honours , the remaining toasts were proposed and responded to in the brief manner usual in this lodge , where harmony is the principal feature . In consequence of many absentees , occasioned by the prevailing epidemic , there was no set programme . Among those who contributed to the musical part of the evening ' s entertainment were Bro . J . T . Hutchinson , with

"The Village Blacksmith" and "Oh , ruddier than the cherry ; " Bro . J . B . Sargeant , with a MS . song , which he has not yet presented to the public ; Bro . Poupart , with " I loved the maid for loving me , " by Maddison , a ditty simple and quaint in feeling ; and Bro . E . Burritt Lane , W . M ., with " The Longshoreman , " by Chesham , a song now in considerable vogue . Bro . R . Sebastian Hart did yeoman ' s service with his excellent accompaniments .

ChiSWick Lodge ( No . 2012 )—The first regular meeting of this lodge since the installation of Bro . VV . A . Dowling as Worshipful Master , was held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Monday , the 10 th instant , when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren present to enjoy his admirable management of a long and varied programme of

work . The W . M . was supported by Bros . J . Brown , S . W . ; R . Wimpey , J . W . ; George Everett , acting I . P . M . ; George Gardner , P . M ., Sec ; F . Walden , S . D . ; B . Kenyon , D . C ; J . Rowling , I . G . ; E . P . Delevante , Org . ; VV . C . Dickey , Stwd . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , Prov . S . G . W . ; and a large number of lay members . The visitors in attendance were Bros . R . E . H .

Goffin , W . M . 2030 , P . P . G . D . C Surrey ; VV . Poupart , I . P . M . 9 ; W . H . Stanley Mansfrell , 2309 ; VV . H . Hankam , 2309 ; T . E . Scott , P . M . 771 ; J . Stait , l . G . 1 743 ; W . J . Cattler , 1361 ; - Frank Perkins , 19 S 4 ; H . Tyser , I . P . M . 2147 ; J . Pollard , VV . M . 2147 ; G . Coote , 21 S 4 ; A . Freeman , 1616 ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge being - opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , and Messrs . F . I . Hubbard , F . Browne , C . Wright ,

and E . Bartlett were successful at the ballot as candidates for initiation . Bro . W . J . Harrison , 94 6 , was duly elected a joining member . Bros . H . Wright and W . S . Whiteley were raised to the Degree of Master Mason , and Bro . George E . Margrate passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then initiated the following candidates into Freemasonry viz ., Messrs . F . J . Hubbard , F . Browne , H . Wood ,

C . Wright , and E . Bartlett . The ritual in the three Degrees was rendered by the VV . M . in a careful and impressive manner , and fully deserved the commendations subsequently bestowed by those present . It is a sine qua -non that during the present year the work will be performed with the perfection it deserves , and that the lodge will continue to progress as satisfactory as in the past . On the

motion of Bro . George Gardner , P . M . and Sec ., seconded by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., the sum of £ 5 was voted from the lodge funds in support of the fund being raised to ensure a pension for Bro . Binckes , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Business of a routine nature was

transacted , and the lodge was then closed . After banquet the premliminary toasts were briefly but heartily disposed of . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., said that in the absence ol the I . P . M ., Bro . Lord George Hamilton , the duty devolved upon him of proposing the next toast . When he told them that he never in his life rose with greater pleasure than on

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the present occasion , he was speaking from his heart , and was telling them what he felt . They were aware that the toast he was about to submit was " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He was quite sure he need only mention Bro . Dowling's name for them to greet it with heartiness and enthusiasm . Their W . Master , when he was inducted into the chair a month ago

started by performing the initiation ceremony , and did it in a manner that reflected the greatest credit , and they then said what an excellent start he had made . That was but one degree , but he had totally surpassed that . On the present occasion they had put him to a far greater test , as he had had to perform the whole of the Three Degrees , and the most experienced Mason could not have performed

them in a more able , effective , or efficient manner than their VV . M . had rendered them that day . He ( Bro . Everett ) felt a great pride in being able to recount all these good things of their W . M ., because he was the first child of the lodge . Some six years ago he initiated Bro . Dowling , and he was , therefore , his father , so far as Freemasonry was concerned , as he first gave him light . He had a right to expect good

things of one who had—if he might say so—come of such good parents , and their W . M . had done credit to that parentage . They , therefore , hailed the VV . M . with much pleasure and felt proud to have him amongst them . Speaking as an old viason , he had never known a young Mason who took upon himself the cares of the chair and performed them in a more efficient manner . He came that evening to

assist Bro . Dowling should he require assistance , but their VV . M . went through the Three Degrees , and not only knew the ritual but rendered it a most impressive manner . The VV . M . was what they expected and a great deal more , and was held in respect by all . If he talked for half an hour he could not enhance their good opinion of him , and he , therefore , gave them in all sincerity the health of their

VV . M . Bro . VV . A . Dowling , W . M ., said he could only sincerely thank them for the very kind way in which they had received the toast of his health , and Bro . Everett for the flattering things said of him . He was rather afraid they had commenced praising him too soon , for when they had a good servant it was a bad thing to praise him too soon , as thankful to Everett

he might take liberties . He was Bro . for showing him the light of Masonry , and was pleasedhe had satisfied them since he had been in the chair . During his year his endeavour would be to give them satisfaction and carry out the ceremonies in the way he thought they ought to be worked according to his ideas . "The Initiates" was duly honoured , after which

The Worshipful Master gave " Ihe Past Masters , " observing that there were but two Past Masters present that evening ; but what they lacked in quantity was made up for in quality . Bro . Geo . Everett , the first P . M . of the lodge , was always ready and willing to assist in the working , and in carrying out the arrangements necessary to make the lodge a success . Then they had Bro . George Gardner ,

P . M ., Sec , whose good qualities as a Mason were well known , not only for his hard working , but for his efforts for the Masonic Charities . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., in response , said he was glad the W . M . had given him the opportunity of saying a few words early in the evening . He thanked them heartily for the kind wav in which the toast had been proposed and

received . The W . M . had alluded to the fact that there were only two Past Masters present , but they were somewhat peculiarly situated . There were six Past Masters in the lodge , but , through circumstances over which they had no control , some of them were unable to attend to their duties . The I . P . M . —Bro . Lord George Hamilton—gave great prestige to the lodge by going through the chair , and

held a high position in the State , and they did not , therefore , expect him to attend , as he had important duties to perform on the eve of the opening of Parliament . Bro . Dr . Lawrance , P . M ., Treas ., was all geniality and kindness , and they liked to have him amongst them , but he had been called away that evening on professional duties . There was , however , this encouraging fact , that , whereas in some

lodges it was necessary for the Past Masters to be present , as the work could not very well be carried out in a proper manner without their assistance , in their own lodge they were in that happy position , not only as regards the VV . M ., but also the Wardens and officers , who were all thoroughly efficient , that if there had been no Past Master present , he could say in all sincerity the work would have gone on _ in a

proper manner . For a young lodge that was very satisfactory , and he was happy to pay those compliments so richly deserved . He again thanked them very heartily for the way in which the toast had been received . Bro . George Gardner , P . M ., Sec , returned thanks , but as he should have to say a few words later on for the Treasurer and Secretary , he would simply thank the VV . M . for

the kind way in which he had spoken of them as Past Masters , and to assure the brethren that they would endeavour to do their duty to the Chiswick Lodge . Bro . R . E . H . Goffin , W . M . 2030 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , replying for "The Visitors , " said it was his first visit to the lodge , and he had been delighted , not only with the working , but with the general hospitality of the lodge . He

was rather afraid he should be among a number of strangers , but he found their world was a small one . He was delighted to find that Bro . Everett was the first VV . M . and founder of the lodge , and that his dear friend , Bro . T . C . Walls , whom he had known for a considerable time , and met frequently in degrees somewhat of an exalted character , was also a member He had been delighted

with the genial hospitality extended to the visitors , and more delighted to see the admirable working of the W . M ., who had that evening initiated as many as the Constitutions permitted . The speeches of the initiates evinced that they were men of the right stamp . These initiates had seen what they were called upon to do to assist brethren in distress , and also saw the link existing between the

brethren who enter the lodge for the first time , and pledged themselves to do all they could to promote the comfort , harmony , and goodwill of the brethren in general . He hoped they would come on in time to those emblems of mortality that would link them to higher things . To him Masonry had a great charm , because it acknowledged from

the beginning the great brotherhood of man , and looked forward to the great Fatherhood that should , and does , unite them all from Heaven to earth . In conclusion , he thanked the VV . M . for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the harmony and goodfellowship that it was possible for one man to bestow upon another in what was called the " Fourth " Degree .