Craft Masonry.

"The Health of his Majesty King Edward VII ., Protector of Freemasonry , proposed by the W . M ., was loyally honoured . Bro . Cosburn , the senior member of the lodge , at the call of the W . M ., gave in suitable terms the toast of " Bro . W . G . Mount , " referring to his valuable public services to the county , and particularly to the Newbury Division , and expressing the appreciation of the brethren of the honour Bro . Mount had done them by travelli ng from town at his advanced age for the purpose of testifying to the interest he still felt in this lodge . The toast was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm .

Bro . Mount made a graceful reply , and congratulited the brethren upon having acquired a building so well adapted for Masonic purposes . "The Health of the W . M ., " proposed by Bro . S . Knight , jun ., P . M ., was drunk with much cordiality , and su tiMv acknowledged . Bro . Qavey gave 'he toast of " 'The Ladies , " and thanked the " sisters" who had so willingly and successfully helped Mrs , Rolfe in keeping the sterner sex supplied with refreshments during the evening . Bro . Davey associated with the toast the name of Bro . Cosburn . who made a response which evoked laughter and applause .

The W . M . proposed " The Health of the Past Masters , " for whom Bro . S . Knight , sen ., P . M ., replied . * ' Bro . E . Turner , Secretary to the Masonic Hall Building Committee , " and other toasts were successively drunk , and the speeches were interspersed with recitations . The enjoyable gathering broke up between 10 and 11 o ' clock , after the brethren had sung "God save the King , " the solo being rendered by Bro . Saltmarsh .

City of London Lodge , No , 901 .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . REEVE . The installation meeting was held at the Guildhall Tavern , E . C , on Monday , the lSth inst . There were present Bros . Wm . Henry Havlock , W . M . ; W . Reeve , J . W ., W . M . elect : H . Harbord . P . M ., Treas . ; VV . R . Havlock . P . M ., Sec . ; T . Leete , J . D . j G . Smith , I . G . ; E . Venner , P . M ., Stwd . ; " R . Gillard , P . M ., M . C . j H . Carpenter , D . C . ; F . Uffelmann , A . Lidgate , A . Cooper , and S . Walshe Oven , Stwds . ; J . Edmonds , P . M ., Tyler ; F . Eade , P . M . ; G . lnglish , P . M . ; J . R . R . Lawrence ,

P . M . ; John Clarke , G . H . Fisher , B . Cohen , II . Burley , John Osment . A . Liing , C W . Wharton , G . H . H . Pryer , Moss B . Cohen , W . J . Stringer , J . G . West , T . Dalbv , A . R . Rome , D . Mills , F . Hall , W . Bridgen , G . Bolland , W . Quiinton , C . Rilev , F . C . Dearling , T . S . Watham , G . B . Mardle , J . O . Clarke , F . G . Henmin , H . L . Harrison . I . T . Loder , and W . G . Davis . Visitors : Llros . Hall , P . M ., Sec . SG 5 ; J . North , P . M . S 34 ; H . E . Manfield , 1642 ; W . P . Broad . J . W . 79 ; G . Vears , P . M . 145 ; T .

Simpkins , P . M . 17 S ; E . J . Baddersley , W . M . 1 G 24 ; A . Morris , 2030 ; H . Gardiner , P . M . 2524 ; W . Parsons , P . M . 753 ; W . | . Gosden , ' 2399 : H . E . Purkis , P . M . 1314 ; Andrew Faulds . 1446 ; J . T . Markham , I G . 1 C 5 ; J . T . Moncrieff , 2 C 4 G ; T . Bowles , W . M . 2202 ; F . VV . Driver , P . M . 45 ; Edwin Venner , 172 ; John French , P . M . 1 G 42 ; J . Capper , 1571 ; J . P . Langford , P . M . 2765 ; Wm . Thomas , P . M . 2163 ; and others .

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was received and adopted . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . Reeve , was presented for installation by Bro . R . Gillard , P . M ., to Bro . J . Hatton , P . M ., the Installing Master , and he was duly installed as Worshipful Master . The vV . M . then invested his olficers as follows : Bros . VV . II . Haylock . jun ., I . P . M . ; T . Leete , S . W . ; G . Smith , J . W . ; H . Harbord , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Haylock , P . M ., Sec . j R . GWard , P . M .. M . C . ; S . \ Va \ she Owen , S . D . ; A . ttdgate . J . D . ; H . Carpenter , IG .: F . Uffelmann , D . C . ; E . Venner , P . M ., A . Cooper , M . B . Cohen ,

I . Lunn , and J . G . West , Stwds . ; and J . Edmonds , P . M ., Tyler . The Installing Master gave the three addresses in an able and impressive manner . The initiation of Mr . Frederick Henman then took plice . It was performed by the new W . M ., _ who by his work pave great promise that the reputation of the lodge would b : well maintained during his Mastership . The Secretary read a letter from the Grand Secretary thanking the lodge on behalf of the Grand Master for the sympathy evinced for the late national loss . The lodge was closed by the VV . M .

At the conclusion of an excellent banquet , the VV . M . ' gave the usuil loyal and Masonic toasts , and it may be mentioned , in consequence of a full musical programme under the competent direction of Bro . Clifford , the speeches and replies were naturally of a brief character . "The King—the Protector of the Craft" having been given , "Gad save the King " Was sung by Miss Edith Payne .

In giving "The M . W . G . M . elect , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " the W . M . ol served that Masons looked confidently forward to the worthv son of a worthy mother . "The Health of the M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed by Bro . Venner , P . M . j the I . P . M . giving " The Health of the W . M . "

Bro . W . Reeve , W . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for their kind welcome . He said that it was a great pleasure to him that his proposer and seconder , when he was initiated into Freemasonry , were both present on this occasion . He hoped the brethren would give him plenty of work to do . In giving "The Health of the Initiate , " the W . M . briefly stated that new blood was absolutely necessary for the continued life of a lodge .

The initiate , replying , trusted he should become a worthy Mason and a credit to the lodge . The W . M . then gave "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel . The I . P . M . replied . He thanked the officers for their handsome collar and jewel ( silver ) , and the brethren for the Past Master ' s jewel they had voted him . He felt sure that they were satisfied with his work during the time he had presided over them . Other toasts followed , and the Tyler's toast concluded a most enjoyable evening . The City of London Lodge may be congratulated on having such an efficient W . M .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642-PRESENTATION TO BRO . REUBEN C . GREEN , P . M ., LATE SECRETARY . An interesting meeting of this lodge was held at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Mill , on the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Davis , P . M ., VV . M . Bro . Reuben C . Green , P . M ., having recently retired from the office of Secretary—which he held for 10 years to the satislaction of the members—was presented with a valuable gold

chronometer in token of their appreciation and as a mark of esteem . The VV . M . was supported by Bros . W . H . Handover , I . P . M . j S . II . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Huish , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; II . Foskett , P . M . ; Reuben C . Green , P . M . ; E . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . M . S . Woods , Sec . 2 S 1 G ; T . Golby , J . D . 2 S 1 G ; II . Dehane , P . M . 1541 , P . P . G . D , Essex ; E . ) . Potter , J . D . 1 GG 3 ; VV . Hancock , P . M . 2191 ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . 1293 ; W . Ellis , W . M . S 24 ; and W . VV . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 .

The minutes were confirmed , and Bros . II . Ii . Manfield ana A . E . Owers were raised to the Degree of Master Mison . Triis wis cirricd out by the VV . M ., liro . G : o . Davis , in a very impressive manner , fully maintaining hisposiiion as one of the foremost Preceptois in the metropolis . I'hu VV . M ., in miking the presentation to Bro . R . C . Green , P . M ., expressed the gratification he felt at doing so . The members had liberally subscribed towards that testimonial , which hid been so arranged that there

was a uniform subscription . He knew Bro . Green would appreciate the kindly feelings which prompted the gift , and receive it in the same spirit—is a token of their regard and alfeclion . They all appreciated Bro . Green ' s lurd work during the many years he hid been Secretary , and also the kindness sho . vn by him in the perfarmonce of his duths . They hoped he would live many yea's to possess that present , and wear it in remembrarre ot the members ,

The watch bears on the outer case Bro . Green ' s crest , and inside the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Reuben Charles Green by the members of the Eirl ot Camaivon Lodge , No . 1 C 42 . March , 1901 . " Bro . R . C . Green , P . M ., said it had come as a surprise to him that th ? . presentation rod been made in open lodge , but he regarded that as an additional compliment . He thanked them all sinceiely , and reserved lurlher remarks until a later period .

A resolution was placed on tie mnutcs expressing the sorrow of the members at the dett ' i 11 tne late Queen Victoria , and lod ^ e was clo ed . AUer an excellent repast the usual tuasts were honoured ,

Bro . VV . H . Handover , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . Master , " and referred briefly to the W . M . 's able working in the lodge . Bro . Geo . Davis , VV . M ., in his reply , said it was a great pleasure to preside over such a distinguished lodge , especially as he had been for many years a member , working amongst them , and duing all he could to improve the character of the lodge , and also the working by means of the lodge of instruction . It was mjny vears since the lodge was consecrated , and the only two founders present were Bros . Parkhouse , P . M ., and

Lander , P . M ., and he himself was the only brother present who was a visitor at that consecration . Both these P . Ms , had done good suit and service for more than 20 years in keeping up the prestige of the lodge . As Preceptor in another place he hid done what he could to increase the high stindird of working in the lodge . This had been spoken of in other lodges , and especially by visitors , whom they were alwiys pleased to see . He thanked them for the hearty manner in which they received the toast of his health .

The VV . M . then proceeded to give " The Health of Bro . R . C Green , P . M ., " the brother whom they were especially honouring that evening , and said he felt pleased that that b-other appreciated the fict that the presentation was made in open lodge . It was far more appropriate for a brother , receiving a gift as a mirk of grati ' . u le fron his brother Masons , to receive that gift in open lodge than at the banquet table . They all hoped Bro . Green would live many years to appreciate that small token of thsir esteem and prize it . For 10 years Bro . Green was their faithful Secretary , and although

it was the province of a W . M . to appoint a Secretary , no Master had thought fit to appoint any other brother whilst Bro . Green was willing to serve . Bro . Green , however , had taken advantage of his ( Bro . Davis ' s ) occupancy of the chair to give up his duties , having had a desire to do so for some time past . Although Bro . Green had left office , he would be with them to give his advice and assistance . He asked the brethren to drink the toast heartily , and give Bro . Green an opportunity of making the remarks he had promised in the lodge and which they would all be pleased to hear .

Bro . R . C Green , P . M ., said it was a difficult task to endeavour to thank themofficers and members—for the very kind and cordial manner in which his name had been received . He belonged to that branch of a profession which was not renowned far oratorical powers . They made a succinct statement of facts to place in the hands of eminent counsel , to prove or disprove their client ' s case . He hoped therefore they would appreciate what he said as coming honestly from his heart . When a man accepted the duties of honorary office , he should discharge them without expecting

anything else but thanks from the members , because in accepting them he wished to render some service to a society of men , and to be associated prominently with them . That was his view when he accepted office . It would be idle for him to suggest that the office was a sinecure . The duties were arduous , and the members would be surprised if they knew the work of a Secretary of a lodge having 65 members . It would be unfair to his successor if he did not make that statement . Most of the brethren knew the reason he gave up the office , but to make a bull , there was no reason . There was the opportunity , as the Wardens were not going on , of retiring , and he asked Bro . Davis

to allow him to resign . He hoped to be able to enjoy the privileges of membership for many years . He was indebted to Bro . Ellis for the cate he had taken in the production ol the handsome testimonial . He also thanked the Secretary for the additional duties this present had thrown upon him , and also the Committee carrying it out . His radical views as to presentations for honorary service had been dispelled , and he was more than gratified and pleased at the very great compliment paid hi . n . " The Visitors " was duly honoured , and was followed by other toasts before the pleasant proceedings terminated .

Caradoc Lodge , No . 1573 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ALD . GWILYM MORGAN . The installation of Bro , Alderman Gwilym Morgan as W . M . of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Caer-street , Swansea , on Monday , the nth inst . Bro . Gwilym Morgan is held in high esteem by the Fraternity , and , therefore , it is not surprising to find that there was an exceptionally large muster of the brethren , a large number coming from the surrounding districts , as well as the town itself , in order to be present at the interesting ceremony .

The following were present : Bros . Thomas T . Corker , the retirin ? W . M . ; D . Morgan , I . P . M . ; D . C . Jones , P . M . ; J . H . Taylor , P . M . ; T . Herschell Jones , P . M . ; Owen Owen , P . M . ; Wm . H . Lewis , P . M . ; N . M . Grose , P . M . ; I . Hughes , P . M . ; Gwilym Morgan , S . W . ; W . J . Treharne , J . W . ; J , Alban Davies , Chap . ; John Rogers , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Ladd , Sec ; John Davies , S . D . ; Isaac Gaie ,

J . D . ; Charles Richards , D . C . ; E A . Smith , A . D . C . ; E . R . Jones , I . G . ; Jacob Jenkins and C . J . Tazewell , Stwds . ; George Bullerwell , Tyler ; Wm , Rosser , J . E , Jenkins , Frank Dickens , Robert Boucher , G . W . Press , J . M . J . Edwards , A . Blackwell . W . H . Rees , J . E . Fisher , W . M . 1323 ; G . Thomas , E . J . Dann , D . A . Rees , W . D . Rees , J . H . Bevan , W . Tarr , D . Williams , J . O . Bevan , VV . Brown , W . M . Thomas , Jacob Pendry , J . C . Higman , and a Urge number of visitors .

The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Bro . Thorn is T . Corker , and the VV . M ., Bro . Morgan , next invested his olficers for the ensuing yeir as follows : Bros . T . Corker , P . G . Supt . of Wks ., I . P . M . ; W . J . Treharne , S . W . ; W . M . Ladd , J . W . ; Rev . Alban Divies , Chap . ; John Rogers , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; C . D . Richards , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C . ; John Davies , Sec ; Isaac Gale ,

S . D . ; E . A . Smith , J . D . ; E . R . Jones , A . D . C ; Jacob Jenkins , I . G . ; C . J . Tazewell and VV . H . Rees , Stwds . ; and George Bullerwell , P . G . T ., Tyler . In the absence of the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , the W . M ., Bro . Gwilym Morgan , in a few well-chosen words , subsequently presented the I . P . M ., Bro . T . Corker , with the Past Master ' s jewel .

The ceremony over , the compiny adjourned to the Hotel Metropole , where a recherche dinner was partaken of . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . Lord Llangattock and Sir John Llewelyn . The toast of "The R . Worshipful Prov . Grand Master and the Deputy " was proposed in suitable terms by the W . M ., Bro . Gwilym Morgan , and acknowledged by the Worshipful Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Marmaduke Tennant .

" The Charities was submitted by Bro . N . M . Grose , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . S . Cym Jones , 364 , P . P . G . T . During the evening an eminently satisfactory and enjoyable programme of songs , rtcitations , & c , was contributed by the following : Bros . Stanley Cook , Morris , Cheetham , Stanley Elt , Marshall , an J Dormer Andrews . Bro . VV . J . Treharne presided at the pianoforte witn his usual abiiky .

Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 . INSTALLATION 01 ? BRO . HORACE LEDGER . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Temple , Kelvedon , on the 7 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . Stanley J . King , Prov . G . Stwd ., as the VV . M ., and there was a la r ge nnmber ot the brethren present . Tne ceremony ot installation was performed in a most able and efficient minner by Bro . King , after which the newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . Horace Ledgjr , appointed and inves : ed his olliclrs for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . Browning Smith , S . W . ; lohn

Wilson , J . W . ; Rev . Thos . Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; J . H . Salter , P . M ., P . G . D ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; Walter Siggers , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; N . Lindley Howlett , S . D . ; T . Simpson , J . D . ; W . Shead , I . G . ; J . W . Moss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; Richard Galpin , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Org . ; H . Carter , C Fairhead , Farrow , and J . Wilson , jun ., Stwds . ; and James inifer , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks having been passed by acclamation to Bro . Stanley King for the exceptionally able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , and the new W . M . having been elected as representative of the lodge at the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , the lodge was closed .

About Co brethren subsequently dined in the hall , under the presidency of ths new VV . M . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Lennox Browne , P . D . G . D . C ; Charles Martin , P . A . G . D . C ; Sir W . Abdy , Bart ., P . G . D . j J . H . Salter , P . G . D . ; Claude E . Kgerton-Green , P . P . J . G . W ., P . P . G . Treas ., Mayor of Colchester ; F . H . Brig ht , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . E . Dring , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Haward Ives , Prov . S . G . W . ; E . H . Baily , P . P . J . G . W . ; John li . Cheese , W . M . 51 ; and many others . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . N . Lindley Howl * " > while the catering was in the capable hands of Messrs . Wright Bros ., of Colchester .