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Bro . John Porter , P . M ., responded . The toast of" The Officers of the Lodge " vvas proposed by the W . M . in a very neat speech , the names of the hrethren who had been honoured with collars being as follows : Bros . W . H . Winter , S . VV . ; ] . O'Dea , J . W . : * , * . H . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Bridges . P . M ., Sec ] jr . F . P . Carrick , S . D . ; J . F . Tee , J . D . ; t . Cox , I . G . j

j . A . Smith , P . M ., D . C . , * F . VV . Stamp , P . M ., Steward ; and A . G . Young , Tyler . The Wardens and Bros . Ebsworth , Smith , and Stamp responded . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . McLeod , in a very eloquent speech , on behalf of the Charities , and the Boys' School in particular , thanked

the lodge for what they had done in the past , and expressed his thanks to the VV . M . for his promised Stewardship at the next Boys' Festival . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most happy and enjoyable meeting to a close . Several brethren contributed songs and recitations , and Bro . E . P . F . Carrick acted as accompanist , and also played one or two choice selections on the piano during the evening .

Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1259 ) . — The opening meeting of this growing lodge vvas held at the Eastern Hotel , Limehouse , on Wednesday , the 4 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . G . Parrett , W . M ., supported by Bros . J . R . Omer , P . M . ; Atkins , P . M . ; Trappitt , S . VV . , * J . Lusty , jun ., J . W . ; J . Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Beule , acting as Sec . ; F . Adams , J . D . ;

| . Westmorland , I . G . ; J . Very , Tyler ; J . W . Lawrence , j . McPhee , H . Loader , T . Keen , B . Loader , C . Patterson , M . Warner , E . Dixon , J . Coote , Wright , Grant , and others . The visitors included Bros . S . W . Timson , P . M ., T . Neville , P . M ., J . Lancett , and T . Burges , of 7 S 1 ; T . Hallett , 1 S 16 ; and J . Mills , 1 765 . Lodge being opened , the minutes vvere read and

confirmed , and Messrs . Carl Patterson , H . Warner , and Geo . Dixon , who had been previously proposed and approved , were duly initiated . Bro . Lawrence was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Lover and Wright were raised . The ballot was then taken for the W . M , for the ensuing year , and the choice of the brethren fell on Bro . Trappitt , S . VV . ; Bro . Wakefield , P . M ., was again re-elected

Treasurer ; and Bro . Very was re-elected Tyler for the 16 th time . The Auditors having been appointed . Bro . Parrett , W . M ., then in the name of the brethren , presented Bro . Atkins , P . M ., with a beautifully illuminated vellum address and a purse of money ( privately contributed by the brethren ) . Bro . Parrett , in his happiest vein , expressed the good feeling of the brethren towards Bro . Atkins , who had

been Preceptor of their lodge of instruction for 21 years , ami had materially contributed to the success of the mother lodge . Bro . Atkins , in returning thanks , referred to his ige and his long distance to travel as a reason he was unable to attend all the meetings of the lodge of instruction , Irat said his energetic Assistant Preceptor , Bro . Lancett , would be able to give them every instruction thev could

require to fit them for any office . He thanked the W . M . and brethren , and said he would cherish the gift , and would hold the feelings that prompted it as better than gold . It was proposed by Bro . Omer , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Trappitt , that in lieu of presenting Bro . Parrett , VV . M ., with a second Past Master ' s jewel , that a service of plate be presented to him in recognition of the manner he had

fulfilled his duties in his second year of office as W . M . Bro . Parret expressed his thanks . Other business having been transacted , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , provided ! >> ' Hro . Keen , the worthy host . The loyal and other toasts vvere duly proposed and honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

I John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . — The October meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' I hi ° n " ie I 2 '' ' ns ant > w ien a ar e attendance of brethren and visitors indicated keen interest in Masonic matters . The W . M ., Bro . Fox , who resides at Sheffield , was prevented by circumstances over vvhich he had no contral [ rom being present , and in his absence the duties of the

» mce were ably carried out by Bco . W . F . Potter , I . P . M . ' )» following were present : Bros . F . Varley , S . W . ; E . ^ Packman , J . W . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . R . *«* p , Sec ; James fcvans , S . D . ; John Barlow , J . P ., A W . Henry , P . M ., Org . ; F . Dangerfield , P . M . ; I M « a , ' P * M * H * F * Fr ° st , P-M- ; Hame , Pitt Smith , I B , ! ! rews , R . Hill Charlton , Cornell , C . A . Serre , E . £ "SS . R , Shllter . r H . Tnv A . Rtill . t ? R C ^ rnvrnr , B

I rAT ' J * R < Cox ' H * J ° nnson . W . Lamb , Geo . Coult-I tt TI A * Serre , and Freeman , Tyler . Visitors * . Bros . p "" was , VV . M . iooo ; Alfred H . Allen , I . P . M . 226 S ; X * J-Uakcr , I . P . M . 10 S ; C . Thomasset , P . M . 18 G 1 ; W . ifl *» h . P . M . 66 ; E . J . Dodd , P . P . G . O . Kent ; J . ] . M & d eyn ' S W * ' 397 ; John Bussey , J . D . iSo ; R . Til ? " SCo ' P K * Clunn - " -W > ' ohn Le Hay * ' 3 " 9 - '' ¦ "ox 2411 and JLedbury 234 G i ^ j uuuij

. ; . , ; . , . ^ m h , _ i , » ** t" * « .. w- , -j ^ v . H me ?• ? Ke . waso P ened , an ( l the minutes of the previous andI 1 " ' S . becn read and confirmed , the W . M . rose I Don * a " enti ° n to what he considered was a very im-» er . ' . ncident in the history of the lodge . All present ''B 'am 'i ' f Jy aware that the John Hervey Lodge was so B t » , „ , . *• former well known and zealous Grand Secre-Wflf th » n-J ... . 1 . - ! ... _ IJ „ l-l . _ II »!! ... _ 1 __ ffl ci i uiu

^ K li ,. " , me «« e . junn nervey . vvnen ne be ' . s successor , Bro . Col . . shadwell H . Clerke , had B ti ,, ' nvested with honorary membership ol the lodge and B a m „( lt was h ' pleasing duty to place before the lodge B 1 :. i l ? confer the same honorary membership on Bro . B Ctaft i "'' '" "ot * " distinguished in every sense in the H an , 'an" who it would be an honour to the lodge to have B "" wart whenever it was convenient for him to give B ""ark 1 ' easure ° f ' company . After some further ^ B lli . * "e Called unon thp Serretarv formallv tn nrnnose

^ m ° i tli = . 1 n ' and a ' e'ter was read signifying the acquiescence B tx Pre « 1 ¦!"" t 0 accept if clected . Bro . Varley , S . VV ., B ^' mp 1 satisfaction he and others felt at the motion B * uri n P' 3 " 1 ' on tne summons , and Bro . Letchworth Bl Utyv , ? nirT , ous ' y elected an honorary member , the Secrefl "etar dlrccted to convey the hope that the Grand Bl ° " ous \ . ^ attend the lodge as frequently as his other fll ^ lli nf t , es would permit . The announcement of the B Atl < i ns i a \ r ° ' d ancI valued ' ' ast Master of the lodge , Bro . Bj "^ l of ' j , " ^ ourne , was received vvith regret , as was also ! ___¦ * lod _ r n . , n 'W member whose case was dealt with by fl "' of th » » Sards the funeral expenses being provided S K "enevolent Fund . Bro . Charlton was raised to

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the Sublime Degree , and Bro . Eugene Albert Serre was initiated , and the proceedings in lodge , after some further necessary business , soon afterwards terminated . The brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern to banquet , and a most enjoyable evening was passed . Bro . Potter , in proposing " The Health of the Queen , " remarked that , while he did not wish to enlarge unduly on

the toast , he could not help drawing the brethren ' s attention to the length and beneficence of her reign , to the mighty empire that girdled the earth , and to the varied millions of people who looked to her for countenance and support . In proposing " The M . W . G M ., " Bro . Potter desired it to be known that not only did he strive for the good of the Craft , but he was showing them that good works could and ought to be sought for and done outside the lodge as well

as in benefiting the Masonic Charities , though , no doubt , they at times needed all their aid and influence . The Initiate , in a neat speech , in response to the toast of his health ( as usual , very warmly drank ) , expressed his desire to be a good and zealous fellow worker in Masonry , saying he had himself been struck by learning how much Masons did for one another in their three Charities . The toast of " The Visitors " was replied to by a number of brethren .

Bro . Dodd , P . M ., said it vvas a great pleasure for him at all times to come amongst Masons of whom he thought he might claim to be one of the oldest there . Especially , however , did he like to attend the meetings of that lodge , as on every occasion of doing so ( and he came often among them ) , he found in the lodge some good work going on , matters of sympathy and Masonic affection , and at the

banquet table that perfect freedom of hospitality and good fellowship that is only to be found in the Craft . Bro . P . E . Clunn , in responding , thanked the W . M . for alluding to his partner , the late lamented Bro . Frank Tayler , C . C . The lodge had lost in him a true and valued brother . He had lost the friend and companion of a lifetime . Not only had they been associated in business , but

had been schoolboys together , and in later years had been partners and also Masons . His loss vvas gr *; at , but he felt that Bro . Tayler ' s had been a well-spent life that would not be without its reward in the sight of the G . A . O . T . U . In the course of the evening some songs and recitations by the brethren diversified the proceedings , and the usual toast for those distressed terminated one of the customary pleasant banquets of this deservedly popular lodge .

Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) .--The opening meeting of the season vvas held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there vvas a good attendance of brethren . Those present vvere Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , P . P . G . W . Essex , I . P . M . ; C . M . Coxen , S . W . ; R . Loomes , J . W . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Herts , Treas .: E . Blinkhorne , P . M .,

Sec . ; A . Cox , S . D . ; C . H . Stevenson , as J . D . ; D . C . Ritchie , as I . G . ; H . Stafford Trego , Org . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; Harry Hunt , P . M . ; Sidney Kapper , P . M . ; F . Meyer , C . Isler , P . Faber , G . F . Thomas , J . Amand , VV . Taylor , T . W . Brown , E . H . Bury , H . Dove , A . Pope , F . W . White , T . E . Newman , F . Simmonds , G . E . Walker , A . H . Hertz , and R . C . Black . Visitors : Bros . Milton Smith , J . W . 19 ; John Dalling , G 40 ; C . Rosser , 1507 ; F . Cakebread , 117 S ; Arthur Hart , P . M . S 14 , P . P . G . S . of W .

Somerset ; and John Petch , P . M . 227 S , P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts . The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Thomas was raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Mr . Robert Cook Back having been elected a member at a previous meeting , vvas duly initiated . Bro . A . H . Hertz

resigned the membership of the lodge , he being about to leave for the United States . The lodge was then closed . After a supper had been partaken of , the Worshipful Master proposed the customary toasts , which vvere interspersed with songs by Bros . Isler , Melton Smith , E . H . Bury , E . Blenkhorn , and C . H . Stevenson , and a pleasant evening was spent .

Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-known and prosperous South London lodge was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , and was well attended , both by members and visitors , the latter numbering 40 . There were present Bros . H . G . Martin , W . M . : J . H . Pullen , S . W . ; S . J . Derham , J . VV . ; T . Loader , P . M .,

Sec ; T . Pickett , S . D . ; S . W . Ballard , D . C ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; T . E . Webb , I . G . ; J . E . Parr , Stwd . ; Thos . Bowler , Tyler ; F . Hilton , P . M . ; VV . Hamlyn , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; VV . Jeffery , P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; J . Garner , P . M . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . ; T . A . Petherbridge , A . Bishop , L . Meyer , R . Reichenheim , A . Salmon , W . Dawson , Walter E . Jeffery , D . C . Preston , C .

G . Goddard , W . Shaw , H . Potter , J . Hight , Bob Rae , G . Thompson , W . T . Nelthropp , F . Williams , j . H . Reap , J . G . Heal , G . W . Nisbett , R . Brambleby , J . Ellison , and G . Plomer . Visitors : Bros . ] . G . Maskens , 1 S 39 ; C . H . Knuth , 1 S 39 ; R- J- VVisharr , P . M . 17 S 9 and 349 , P . D . G . S . B Malta ; C . W . G . Burrows , 1 S 31 ; C . Taylor , 227 ; Stark , Stevenson , 1901 ; G . Lewis , 2206 ;

O . J . Von Holtoff , 18 97 ; H . W . Windsor , 1420 ; J . Bladon , 1 S 39 ; VV . E . Raw , 1320 ; L . T . Chabot , 452 ; H . C . Turner , 1 GG 2 ; H . Broadway , 1320 ; Z . C . Shipton , P . M . 1901 ; C . J . Coombs , R . Loyn , F . Butler , C . R . Periven , E . A . Rice , 1320 ; H . Roberts , 7 G 5 ; R . Carr , J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M . 1 S 39 ; R . J . Voisey , P . AI . 1329 ; A . Sly , 1320 ; G . C . Pike , 1320 ; Rev . O . Brian , F . S .

Smith , 2272 ; Wm . Briant , 101 ; J . R . Cottrell , 72 ; T . H . Salmon , C . H . Cox , P . M . 1 S 39 ; John Morgan , H . M . Crisp , H . B . Burgess , E . E . Smith , 2273 ; E . Dare , P . M . 1 G 56 ; T . R . Cass , 1320 ; and R . T . VVest , 1744 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the report of the Audit Committee , showing a substantial balance in hand was received and

adopted . Bro . John H . Pullen was then presented to the W . M . to receive the benefit of installation at his hands , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he vvas installed in a highly praiseworthy manner by Bro . H . G . Martin . The following were appointed and invested as officers for the year : Bros . S . Derham , S . W . ; T . Pickett , J . W . ; J . T . Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ;

T . E . Webb , S . D . ; S . W . Ballard , J . D . ; VV . Dawson , I . G . ; W . E . Jeffery , D . C ; J . E . Parr and H . Potter , Stewards ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . The delivery of the usual addresses was ably rendered by Bro . H . G . Martin , who received the hearty congratulations of the members on taking his seat as LP . M . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation and one joining member for the next meeting .

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A letter from Bro . W . C . Page , P . M ., vvas read , resigning his membership , which was received with very great regret . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a superb banquet , which was prepared by Mrs . Venables in her best style , and gave every satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toastswhich were cordially received .

, Bro . Martin , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " stated that he wished him a happy and prosperous year of ofiice . He had had the honour of proposing him as a member of the lod ge . He ( the VV . AL ) was perfect in the working of every ofiice , and he felt sure that he would do everything to make the lodge a success . He was loved by all the members for his exemnlarv conduct , and it was

impossible to have a better W . M . The toast vvas drunk with great enthusiasm , and Bro . Pullen on rising to respond received an ovation , and it vvas a few minutes before he was able to reply , when he thanked the members for their very flattering reception . He had looked forward to that night for some time , but did not anticipate the manner in which he had been received . He

was initiated by their energetic Secretary , Bro . Loader , P . M ., and the splendid rendering of his initiation made such an impression upon him that he would never forget , but at that time he thought that he would never be able to carry out the duties of a VV . M ., but having attained that position he would do his utmost to make the lodge a great success . He was proud to be a member of tlie Rose Lodge ,

and he was more so now he vvas Master . As the Past Masters had placed him in that position he hoped to carry out the duties efficiently , as they were good enough to think he would , or it would have been their duty to have passed him over until they vvere satisfied that he was able to keep up the reputation of the lodge for its good working . In giving the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M .

remarked that they were always received there with great cordiality and pleasure , that he had heard it stated that when a member visited the lodge for the first time he wanted to come again . They had some distinguished ones that evening , and he gave them all a hearty welcome . Bro . Von Holtoff , in reply , stated that this was an occasion he had looked forward to for many years . He had

always received every kindness , and he had watched the W . M . step b y step in the lodge , and he vvas more than gratified by his work , and he congratulated him on obtaining that exalted position , and in conclusion remarked that the ceremony performed by the LP . M . was second to none . Bro . Wishart , P . M ., also replied . He was presentat the Worshipful Master ' s initiation . He had to go to Malta , but

postponed his departure in order to see the Worshipful Master installed , and he was pleased to be there that evening . Bro . Cox , P . M ., in an able speech , stated that he had known the W . M . some years . The working that evening was excellent , and it was always so in the Rose Lodge . Bro . Rev . O . Brian , also replied . In verv eloquent

terms he stated that he could not do adequate justice , to the toast . What he had seen and heard that night would leave a memory that he could never efface . He felt sure that he was a better man since he became a Mason . The Worshipful Master ' s bearing in the chair , and the cool manner in vvhich he had conducted the business of the evening vvas admirable .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " said that the the Lodge would not be the success that it was if the Past Alasters had not acted in unity and the credit of its prosperity was due to them . The I . P . M . had kept up the prestige of the lodge . The W . M . then presented him a Past Master ' s jewel vvhich he richly deserved , as no Master had ever done more for the

lodge . If he ( the VV . M . ) could only follow in his footsteps he would be more than satisfied . Bra . Martin , I . P . M ., heartily thanked the members for the jewel and the W . M . for the kind things he had said of him . He tried his utmost to do his best while the W . M ., and he was gratified to find that he had given satisfaction to them all . This to him was a red-letter day . He vvas

proud to say that during his term of office the Rose Chapter was formed , vvhich was a great success . In conclusion he stated that he would continue to do all he could for the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Hilton , P . M ., also replied . The members always honoured the toast of the Past Alasters . He was glad he had had the honour of introducing Bro . Martin , I . P . M ., who had more than done his duty . If they , the Past

Masters were ever called upon to do anything they would do it cheerfully . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " stated that he regretted that the former , Bro . Kirby , vvas ill , and not able to be present , but he was sure he vvas there in spirit . They were both efficient and indefatigable officers ; that what

they had partaken of the Secretary had arra . iged , and it hael been an excellent repast , and he deserved their best thanks . Bro . Loader , P . AL , responded . He felt somewhat lost in the absence of his old friend , Bro . Kirby . He hoped to continue in the same lines as he had always done . His heart was in the Rose Lodge , which was his mother lodge ,

and he was one of the first initiates who had been through the chair . The next toast vvas " The Officers , " to vvhich Bros . Derham and Pickett replied in suitable terms . Tbe Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and pleasant

evening . Thc musical arrangements vvere carried out under the able direction of Bro . Choveaux , Org ., assisted by the exquisite sinking of the following artistes : M ss Julia Jones , Miss Edith Gibbs , and Bros . Frank Swinford and Ernest Smith .

Kingsland Lodge ( No . 1693 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous North-London lodge toolt place at the Highbury Railway Hotel on the 4 th inst ., when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . Amongst the former were Bros . H . J . Hazel , W . AL ; L . Simon , S . W ., W . AL elect ; VV . Elliott , J . W . ; J . Cooper ,

Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . AL , Sec . ; J . Potter , S . D . ; A . VV . Cooper , J . D . ; W . Windsor , Org . ; H . Mayer , P . M . ; T . G . Hall , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Aliddx . ; J . H . Dickinson , P . M . 228 ; C . G . Gray , Stwd . 1 S 97 ; Hugo Russ ; O . Fnedheim , 2353 ; W . A . Brown , P . M . 1567 ; J . A . Cayne , 1387 ; T . Glass , P . P . G . S . B . Jersey ; li . H . Cox , P . M ! 1 S 39 ; R . Gillard , J . W . yoi ; R . Baker , P . M . 2192 ; j . G . W . James , S . D . 1602 ; T . Jefferson Nell , 918 ; T .