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held the office for a number of years , and it was then looked upon as a life office , but last year a number of the brethren broke down what they considered to be a monopoly and elected Bro . Allcroft for the year , but it now appeared that he had come forward and allowed himself to be put in nomination again . He therefore trusted that every member would use his influence , and every one who was able to attend Grand Lodge would give

his vote , so that this office , the only one in their hands , should be annually conferred upon some brother who was worthy of that distinction . Bro . Blackie returned thanks as Secretary . Bro . H . Thompson also urged the members to preserve in the course which Bro . Headon had marked out , as they

could not too rigidly guard the appointment to the only office that was open to the Craft in the Grand Lodge . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which they responded , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a harmonious meeting to a close , which had been enlivened by songs and recitations from Bros . Stevens , Cozens , and others .

SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . — The members of the above lodge met at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on the 12 th inst ., the chief business of interest being the installation of Bro . Alfred A . Clement as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance , and amongst the visitors were Bros . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . ; C . W . Cox , P . M . 15 G 6 , P . P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ( Mayor of Maidenhead ); F . Brien , P . M . 107 G ; E . G .

Sim , P . M . 1002 ; G . T . Turner , P . M . 183 ; J . Smith , W . M . 193 ; F . W . Imbert-Terry , J . W . 214 ; W . W . Morgan , S . W . 1107 ; R . R . Harper , P . M . S 13 ; A . R . Trew , J . D . 959 ; C . Lorkin , W . M . 1524 ; C . W . Smyth , S . W . 1524 ; J . Wallace , J . W . 007 ; ]¦ E . Shand , P . M . 1563 ; E . Barker , W . M . S 60 ; C . B . Carter , W . M . 1 GG 2 ; W . Burroughs , S . D . 1437 ; T . Price , P . M . 946 ; W . H . Baker , J . W . 1 G 41 ; R . Senecal , P . M 5 69 ; A . Smeed , 1 S 0 ;

T . W . Francis , 55 ; W . M . Covell , 193 ; W . Idiens , 925 ; G . Christmas , 27 ; R . J . Sanders , S 61 , T . Fletcher , 33 ; A . J . Bradgate , 55 ; G . W . Danter , 392 ; G . H . Rowe , 1096 ; J . Roberts , 1 S 1 G ; C . Gooding , 1329 ; C . Sims , S 61 ; G . Mustoe , S 13 ; H . Batt , 1579 . Bro . William Clarke , P . G . P ., lion , member of No . 1766 , was also present , together with Bros . E . Benjamin , l . P . M . ; L . Stean , P . M . ; G . T . Barr , P . M .: E . T . Henman , VV . Beasley , G .

Lockyer , Dr . Holt , J . Tidball , F . Menton , H . Josephs , J . Staff , E . T . Clark , J . B . Burnard , W . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 ; G . Short , T . Douglas , A . Rogers , James Roberts , H . Waynforth , E . T . Henman , jun ., J . Tames , H . J . F . Gale , S . Fennel , B . Nicholson , J . W . Griffiths , E . J . Rose , R . J . Boyce , P . M . S 13 , T . Weatherly , G . Colls , R . S . Mendey , W . Strickland , and others . In all about 100 were present on the occasion .

The lodge was opened by Bro . J . A . Jones , W . M ., and various matters of business having been transacted , and Bro . A . J . Heard raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony of installation was proceeded with . Bro . A . A . Clement having been presented by Bro . E . Benjamin , P . M ., who acted as D . C ., the usual questions were asked and assented to , and Bro . Clement was ably installed in the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., in the presence of a large

gathering of Installed Masters , Bro . F . Bncn , P . M ., acting Is J . W ., and Bro . VV . Clarke , P . G . P ., P . M ., as S . W . On their return to the lodge , the brethren saluted the new W . M . in the several degrees . Bro . Clement immediately proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . Funston , S . W . ; E . Walker , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Henderson , M . A .,

Chap . ; Daniel King , Treas . ; Joseph Cox , bee . ; l'rank Matthews , S . D . ; R . Drysdalc , J . D . ; H . J . Thrower , I . G . ; L . A . Harrison , D . C . ; G . C . Young , Org . ; and E . T . Clark , W . S . ; the respective appointments being greeted with acclamation . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and members were admirably given by the

l . P . M . The Worshipful Master then on behalf of the lodge presented Bro . Jones with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as one of the founders and fifth Master , observing that it gave him great pleasure that he was able so early in his new position to recognise the services that had been rendered to the lodge by his immediate predecessor . Bro . Jones replied in appropriate terms , expressing

gratification that his efforts to promote the interest of the lodge had met with the appreciation of the brethren . The qualifications of the W . M . and his officers underwent a very satisfactory test in the business which followed . Mr . James Austin , who had been previously balloted for , was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The ceremony was admirably worked and highly appreciated by the large number of brethren in lodge assembled .

The banquet which followed was of a most excellent character , and at its close the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Buss and Clarke responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and complimented the Saint Leonard Lodge on its progress during the past five years . Bro . J . A . Jones proposed , in highly-appreciated terms , "The Health of the W . M ., " who in his turn similarly

complimented "The Installing Master , " whose work that night had been done in a way to excite universal admiration . In response for "The Masonic Charities , " Bro . W . Clarke acknowledged the liberality of the lodge , and further urged the claims of the Charities , and concluded by congratulating the W . M . on the proud position he occupied

in presiding over such a gathering as that assembled in the hall . The intervals of the toasts were enlivened by some admirable music , songs being given by Bros . H . P . Matthews , W . Strickland , C . W . Cox , T . Douglass , and F . Meriton , ably accompanied by Bro . Collins , who officiated in consequence of the indisposition of the Organist .

PENGE LODGE ( No . 1815 ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on the 7 th inst ., the business principally consisting of the initiation of Messrs . W . G . H . Monk , F . Betts , and W . Baker , the whole ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . A . J . Cox , W . M . ( although , we

regret , suffering from a severe accident ) , and his officers , and was thoroughly appreciated , as was confirmed by the following visitors : Bros . Martin , W . M . 1320 ; Turner , P . M . 15 S 9 ; Rogers , 132 G ; Dibble , 141 ; and Wakefield Reed , 1922 . The brethren having disposed of a very choice banquet ,

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the usual Masonic toasts were duly proposed and heartily received . Bro . West , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro . Lassom " in well deserved praise , intimating that he ( Bro . Lassom ) was about to retire from the proprietorship of the Thicket Hotel , and wishing him happiness , long life , and prosperity . The toast was most heartily received and honoured .

Bro . Lassom in reply said he thanked the brethren very much , and was greatly gratified at the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , it had been his greatest wish and endeavour to please the members of the lodge during his connection with it . Through illness he certainly was about to retire from the Thicket , but he

trusted not from the Penge Lodge , and hoped , should health and strength attend him , to be a frequent visitor and brother amongst them . The harmony of the evening was much enhanced by songs ably rendered by Bros . W . Reed , Rogers , and Downey .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 192 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . There were present Bros . H . F . Bussey , W . M . ; H . Massey , l . P . M . { Freemason ); Thomas Minstrell , S . W . and W . M . elect ; James Macintyre , J . W . ; W . M . Duckworth , Treas . ; R . J . Albery , Sec . ; C . F . Pardon , S . D . ; O . Goldsmith , J . D . ; R . Redman , I . G . ; George Tarran , Org . ; J . C . Duckworth ,

D . C . ; Herbert Wright and W . T . Perkins , Stwds . ; R . Griffiths , G . Tyas Bussey , VV . Potts , J . Capp , J . Adair , C . Basil Cooke , E . F . Peacbey , J . H . Thomas , P . M . ; C . K . Moore , VV . S . Seabrook , J . G . Maclachan , F . Gale , E . E . Peacock , VV . J . Fisher , R . A . Hancock , T . B . Whitefoot , John Bune , H . W . Sherring , VV . Macdonald , F . Saunders , O . VVillson , G . Welsh , J . H . Smith . Visitors : Bros . M . Vizetelly , 1297 ; S . G . Brealey , 1056 ; George

Lacker , P . M . and Sec . 1599 ; P . Shepherd , 1362 ; Perkins , W . M . 1672 ; and H . Coulter , 53 . The lodge being opened , Bros . Sherring and Adair were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . G . Tyas Bussey was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the W . M ., Bro . H . F . Bussey , installed his successor , Bro . Minstrell , in the chair of K . S . The new W . M .

proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . Wm . Mackenzie Duckworth , S . W . ; Chas . F . Pardon , J . W . ; H . Massev , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Albery , Sec ; Goldsmith , S . D . ; j . C . Duckworth , J . D . ; Griffiths , I . G . ; Herbert Wright , D . C . ; Perkins and Hancock , Stewards ; and Tarran , Organist . The concluding charges of the installation ceremony were then admirably given by Bro . Massey , P . M . The W . M . next presented the l . P . M . with

a valuable Past Master ' s and founder ' s jewel , and in doing so spoke of the excellent working Bro . Bussey had exhibited during his year of office . Bro . Bussey acknowledged the presentation in suitable terms . The W . M . then presented Bro . W . M . Duckworth , the S . W ., with a Past Treasurer ' s and founder ' s jewel , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge since . its consecration as the first Treasurer .

The lodge shortly afterwards was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Kennington Oval , where they sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . H . Bussey , in proposing "The Health of the New W . M ., " said that it was impossible for him to propose a more popular toast . Their new W . M . was not only one of the founders , but he had served the office of Junior and

Senior Wardens . He had been most regular in his attendance , and the brethren would have already formed a good opinion of him as Master from the way in which he had discharged the duties of that high office that afternoon . Bro . Minstrell had already given sufficient promise of his abilities as a Mason , and it must be a matter ot great satisfaction to him to find that the Gallery Lodge was in such a prosperous condition . The new W . M . would find that he

would be called upon to preside over a lodge which in two years had actually reached 49 members . For a lodge starting so recently to arrive at such a culmination of success was a great fact in Freemasonry , and when they considered that within the door of that lodge brethren were found who represented great diversity of interests in their common profession of journalists , it was no small thing that they should meet together with that perfect harmony and accord which

was essential in all Masonic lodges , fo hold together a lodge of Masons who , in the ordinary exercise of their professional duties were more or less working on a competitive basis , required great tact and courtesy from the actual occupant of the chair of K . S . It was no less to the credit of the brethren of the Gallery Lodge than a bright example of the genuiness of the Masonic Fraternity that such a lodge existed . The Gallery Lodge

had repeatedl y been very highly spoken of , not only in London but in the provinces , and the many visitors who had partaken of their hospitality since the consecration of the lodge had never had anything but a kind word and hearty praise for the youthful but vigorous lodge known at Grand Lodge as No . 1928 . In proposing this toast he knew he should have the cordial support of all the brethren , and he trusted that their W . M . that day 12 months would

be able to say that he had spent a happy year as Master of the Gallery Lodge . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm . The Worshipful Master in reply thanked the brethren very warmly for the way in which they had received the toast . He was afraid that the l . P . M . had used too flattering language in proposing it , but he could assure them that he would do his best to justify to some extent the favourable observations of Bro . H . Bussey , It was needless for him

to say that having taken a great interest in the formation of the lodge it would ever command his best services . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The installing Master , Bro . II . Bussey . " Brethren would scarcely require any words from him to increase their esteem and affection for the I . P . M ., who had served the lodge with fidelity and ability , and whose year of office had reflected credit not only on himself but on the lodge . He would also couple with the toast the name of Bro . Massey , who was one of their most valued Past Masters .

Bro . H . Bussey in responding to the toast said that he felt it to have been a very hi g h honour for him to have passed through the chair of this lodge . He could not allow that opportunity to pass without thanking in the presence of the brethren Bros . Pardon , Goldsmith , and Massey , for the great asssistance they had rendered him in attaining

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the necessary knowledge required for a Master who did his own work in lodge . _ Bro . Massey said that it was a matter of great regret to him that he had been unable to be present at the opening of the lodge , but his professional duties had compelled his attendance at the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , where H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had in the course of

the afternoon received the rank of Past Grand Master of the Mark Degree . However , he believed that when the brethren came to read the remarks of H . R . H . they would not regret his ( Bro . Massey ' s ) absence , and they would receive from those observations a higher impression of Freemasonry than ever they had before . With regard to the Gallery Lodge , he could only thank the brethren for

the unswerving loyalty and kindness which they had always shewn him and of which he should never be forgetful . Bros . Perkins and Lacker acknowledged the toast of "The Visitors . " The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary . " Bros . Massey and Albery duly responded .

The Worshipful Master then gave " The Health of the Officers , " to which toast The Senior Warden , in the course of a few remarks , said that the officers for the present year included three or four of the most accomplished Masons in the kingdom , and all of them were devoted to the Gallery Lodge . Bro . Massey , the Treasurer , was incomparable as a Mason , and his

reputation extended throughout the kingdom , while Bro . Pardon , the Junior Warden , could hardly be equalled , and certainly could not be excelled , by any working Mason in the metropolis . Having received that day the high office of S . W ., and having been decorated with a Past Treasurer ' s jewel , he felt quite overwhelmed with the honours which had been showered on him , and he trusted the brethren would therefore excuse any further observations .

The post-prandial proceedings were enlivened with an excellent selection of vocal music b y Bros . Seabrook , Goldsmith , Whitefoot , Fisher , Potts , J . H . Smith , Hancock , Macdonald , H . Bussey , F . Gale , O . VVillson , F . Saunders , and John Gilbert Mac Lachlan . Bro . Montague Vizetelly also greatly amused the brethren with his recitation . The Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a satisfactory termination .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd December , 1 S 13 , at the Masonic Hall , Swan Hotel , at six o ' clock in the evening . Present : Bros . G . P . Brockbank , Grand Steward of Scotland , P . P . G . S . D ., W . M ., ; E . M . Garstang , l . P . M . ; John Bevan , S . W . ; F . W . Pacey , P . P . G . O . Berks and Bucks , J . W . ; Jno . Newton .

P . P . G . S . D ., Sec ; J . VV . Pontyz , S . D . ; Robert Nightingale , J . D . ; J . M . Bentley , Mus . Doc , Org . ; J . W . Naylor , as I . G . ; Roiley and Higson , Tylers ; Johnson Mills , P . M . ; R . K . Freeman , P . M . ; J . A . Walker , P . M . ; Gillibrand , Robinson , and Musgrave . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Taylor , P . M . 146 ; Richard Duxbury , W . M . 146 ; John Isherwood , W . M . 221 ; N . Nicholson , P . M . 1723 ; Jas .

Heywood , P . M . 1723 ; J . D . Murray , W . M . 1335 ; Edwd . Barber , P . M . 113 ; and J . McAdam , 3 S 1 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge proceeded forthwith to the Second Degree , when Bros . Robinson and Gillibrand passed a satisfactory examination as to their proficiency in the Degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge proceeded to the

Third Degree , when the candidates were severally raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., by whom also the traditional history was given , the working tools , tokens , & c , being explained by Bros . Nicholson and Duxbury . Lodge being closed to the First Degree , Mr . James William Mather , solicitor , was balloted for and elected . Bro . John Booth , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . On the motion of Bro .

Newton , seconded by the W . M ., it was resolved to contritribute one guinea to the Hughan Testimonial Fund . Bros . Naylor and Freeman were appointed to audit the accounts for the past year , and it having been agreed to hold the annual festival on the first Monday in January next , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed from the visiting brethren , after which the Senior Warden read a portion of the ancient rules and charges , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old established lodge was held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . Bro . John Pearce , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . E . VV . J . Hennah , l . P . M .: W . H . Russell , S . W . ; J . Plowman , J . W . ; G . F . Wood , Sec ; F . Rossiter , P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Hallett , S . D .

and Org . ; H . F . Crossthwaite , J . D . ; T . VV . Markwick , I . G . ; VV . Leslie , Tyler ; T . Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . iS 2 oand 1 S 42 ; T . H . Cole , M . A ., P . P . G . A . D . of C , P . M . ; E . F . Cavc-Browne-Cave , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., P . M . ; John Hirst , P . P . G . D . Herefordshire , P . M . 33 S ; John Bray , F . Duke , G . Roddis , H . Gloyns , S . Chandler , j . D . Hunter , VV . S . Allen , T . H . Case , A . Bray , and Hy . I / imm I ll T ifi < ( 171 «/»/ lIJ ! / Tl'rtll 1 \ 7 lci 4- / - * fl 5 Rrnc Pnliinrnn !• % ¦ l / [[ utlldl / lyi IJHUl Ul \ JJt t \\ JUHliJll

IVlllllllj _• » » " + ^ .. ^ > ^ - )\ P . M ., and Robert Hughes , Sec 1184 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and Bro . A . Bray having answered the necessary questions , was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . in a very able manner . The Secretary then read to the lodge the bye-laws , and in conformity therewith the brethren proceeded to ballotfor a W . M ., and

afterwards for a Treasurer , for the enusing year . The choice fell respectively upon Bro . VV . H . Russell , S . W ., as W . M . elect , and Bro . F . Rossiter , P . M ., was re-elected to fulfil the honourable position of Treasurer . Both these worthy brethren returned thanks , and promised to do the utmost in their power to advance the interests of the Derwent Lodge . Bros . John Bray and G . Roddis were

appointed to conduct the lodge audit , and Bro . Leslie reelected Tyler . Bro . Hennah , l . P . M ., then proposed and Bro . J . Bray seconded that a Past Master's jewel be presented to the W . M ., Bro . Pearce , for the able manner in which he had filled the chair during his year of ottice . A joining member having been proposed and all business being ended , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a collation .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — At a regular meeting held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., the lodge was opened by Bro . E . J . B . Mercer , W . M ., Prov . G . S . of VV ., there being present ;