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onc of the Institutions . Their lodge was once notorious for the liberality of the brethren , and he was pleased that that sp irit hadbeen revived in his Stewardship forthe Boys . The last election had shown them how necessary it was to be t ready for emergencies , and the case for which he recorded the lodge votes was successful at the top of the n 0 H , He had therefore great pleasure in saying that on the

present occasion he had a list amounting to £ 57 15 s ., which he hoped to increase to 60 guineas . He wished to thank the W . M . and brethren for the magnificent jewel . One felt p leasure to occupy the chair , but it was a proud moment to feel the brethren had voted such a jewel as he had received . He again thanked them , one and all , for their gift , and for their kindness during the year .

Bro . Laker , P . M ., Sec , acknowledged " The Installing Master , " and said that when he was asked to perform the ceremony he thought it would ; be an opportunity of coming amongst the brethren in a more official capacity than as Secretary , and as it wassome fine years since he did anything from the chair , it afforded him an opportunity of showing the younger members what he could do .

"The Initiate" was next given , and duly responded to . Bro . XV . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , replied for "The Visitors , " and said he was sure he was expressing the feelingsof all present when he congratulated the lodge on the great success which had characterised the proceedings that evening . The installation ceremony had been performed in a very able manner by his esteemed friend , Bro .

Uker , P . M ., and had given the greatest satisfaction to the brethren . Having assisted somewhat at the formation of the lodge , he heartily congratulated the members on the great success to which it had attained . He was pleased to see the lodge in such a flourishing condition , and he hoped that would be maintained for many years to come . Bros . Wills and Feild also replied . " The Past Masters" afforded Bros . Miroy , P . M ., and

Harris , P . M ., an opportunity of expressing the deep interest taken by that body in the lodge . ' * The Officers" having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bro . Goodwin , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and was assisted in a good musical programme by Miss Bertha Goodwin , Miss Hotine , and Messrs . Miles Mole and A . Tucker .

Wanderers Lodge ( No . 1604 ) . —A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this lodge at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . Bro . George Holland , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . F . W . Ogg , S . W . ; G . Musson , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simps *> n , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Capt . F . Butterworth , Treas . ; R . J . Scott , Sec ; T . Sims ,

S . D . ; H . E . Fraser , J . D . ; W . Thatcher , I . G . ; A , Brookson , P . M . ; F . j . Wray , P . M . j G . Boulton , P . M .: 1 . Gibson , P . M . ; W . Coleman , P . M . ; W . Mimms , P . M . ; C . F . Luckhurst , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors Bros . VV . Baldwin , 1 S 4 ; L . Salt , 1424 ; G . Nott , 720 ; S . R . Lovett , P . M . 3 ; T . Roe , 1 G 41 ; A . Molony , W . M , 2146 ; C . A . Pugh , J . W . 2346 ; E . C . Mulvev , P . P . G . S . B .

Surrey ; R . W . Goddard , 1 G 04 ; J . Walton , So ; J . G . Shand , P . M . 1563 ; W . W . Thorn , 1261 ; W . Simpson , 2195 ; A . Badderly , 1624 ; H . G . Holland , S . D . 2353 ; E . D . F . Rymer , S . D . 1891 ; W . F . Hughes , P . M . 179 ; T . Catling , P . M . 2190 ; J . C Robinson , 200 ; H . Hibbard , 1449 ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the report

ol the Committee of Kelerence received and adopted . Bro . A . Telfer was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Myrton and Daw were raised to the Degree of M . M ., after which the following candidates were initiated : Quartermaster Corporal-Major C A . Odium , Mr . J . R 7 Grant , Quartermaster-Sergeant W . Kear , and Pioneer Sergeant VV . Smith . Bro . George Musson was impressively installed

as the W . M ., the military precision with which he was saluted by the brethren being one of the most interesting features of the evening . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . F . VV . Ogg , S . W . ; T . Sims , J . W . j Capt . F . Butterworth , Treas . ; R . J . Scott , Sec . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; H . E . Fraser , S . D . ; W . Thatcher , J . D . ; C . Smales , I . G . ; H . Gardiner . D .

of C ; J . Roberts and E . H . Lewis , Stewards ; G . C 11 oung , Org . ; and Lackland . Tyler . A letter was read from the Secretary of the Dublin Garrison Lodge ( LC ) , intimating that all members of the Brigade of Guards visiting Dublin had been elected honorary members . Bro . Rev . R . J , Simpson , Chap ., expressed his inability to remain to the banquet , and addressed a few words to the brethren . He

first regretted the loss of two members during the past year whom he had regarded for years as good and true Masons . I heir loss would be deeply regretted by all the members who knew ani appreciated them . He also expressed his gratification , as an old member of the lodge who had known jj : from its infancy , at the manner in which it was conducted , .. ? dignity , courtesy , and the same imnressiveness

which characterised its working at the beginning being still maintained . [ Lodge was closed , and a banquet was served at Free-: masons' Tavern , when the usual toasts were afterwards duly honoured , bro . G . Holland , I . P . M ., said that the gavel which be once more took in his hand had always been most

cheeru » y responded to , but on this occasion that would bc more particularl y the case when he told them it was for the ^ riioserf proposing "The Health of the Worshipful aster . ' There had been many good VVorshipful Masters ore the present one , and doubtless there would be many I j > °° u ones after him . Speaking from personal knowledge , iouiu

jjj * - say that for the last ten or twelve years Bro . ' ' lsson had taken a most active interest in Freemasonry , of v \ ' . n this 1 OJKC but also in the lod S instruction , had 1 Was ' ' ' e ' ary f ° r so , ne i'ears . Their W . M . mi « hf 'VayS "Jcen a vcr * * * zea ' Mason , and the brethren inte t ^ ' . assure ^ that one w ho had taken such a deep " WorV " t ' ' reemasonry would , without doubt , make a good

he nl ^ ofBe Musson , W . M ., returned thanks , and said he ' 7 " [ tain the I . P . M . had spoken too highly of him , token * j ' £ the P ast two or three yearr he had not Prcvio Ti an act ' l > art ' Freemasonry as he had w \ i ¦ \ " - 1 , e 'mew , in accepting the position of Mag . * ' ^ he had before him , and also the work the Past his | J . " » d done , and he also knew he should have to do "east I , glve them satisfaction and to satisfy himself , and thai , 1 excuse an V little mistakes he might make , had been 1 them for tl * e klni manner ' which his health

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The Worshipful Master , _ in rising to propose "The I . P . M ., " said he was certain it would be received with approval . The brethren knew as well as he could tell them what Bro . Holland , I . P . M ., had done in the past , and that his endeavours had more than met with their satisfaction . The I . P . M . had been a hard-working Mason , painstaking , courteous , and kind in manner , and although there had been Masters as good , there had been none better . He would

take that opportunity of presenting Bro . Holland , I . P . M ., with a token of their gratitude—a Past Master ' s jeweland he congratulated the I . P . M . on receiving it . Bro . G . Holland , LP AL , in reply , said he must first thank the Past MasCcis , officers , and every member of the lodge for the very kind support given him during the past year . His year of office had been the most pleasant year of his life , although he was not a young man . That

evening finished his majority in Masonry and reached the climax of his Masonic career . Owing to the members his year had been a prosperous one and the Past Masters had always been ready to give him kindly advice . Amongst the Past Masters he could fortunately claim personal friends who had been endeared to him for many years , and he thanked the officers and members who had recently joined for their ready help . He had never proposed anything in lodge but

it had been met with kindly feeling , so that there was little wonder his year was prosperous . That year had been ended by the members presenting him with a handsome jewel , for which he thanked them . He would assist the W . M . to make the coming year as pleasant as the past one had been , and if that should prove the case the W . M . might shake hands with himself and say he was indeed a lucky man . " The Initiates" having been honoured , " The Visitors "

was cordially given , and responded to by Bros . E . C Mulvey , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Shand , P . M . ; Rymer , and Salt . Bro . T . Catling , P . M ., also responded . He said it had been his experience in life , and might be again , to record for the edification of the public the services rendered by those present in the past , and from what he saw that evening he was confident they would be ready to render them again

if wanted . He would trespass for one moment to say how much he was pleased at the installation ceremony as it was performed by the I . P . M . Among the " Savages , " where he had the honour to reign , and also in the Drury Lane Lodge , of which he was a member , he had seen working of various kinds , but there were always lessons to be learnt in Masonry , and that evening he had noticed the deep earnestness and manly feeling , which had found further

expression in the kindly reception of the visitors . He was convinced the initiates would carry away remembrances of the deepest earnestness with regard ; to their first night in Masonry among the Wanderers Lodge . "The Past Masters" and other toasts were given before the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful gathering . The enjoyment of the brethren was greatly increased by the performance of an excellent selection of music .

Crichton Lodge ( No . 1641 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the iGth inst . Present : Bros . Thomas Roe , VV . M . ; E . Janau , S . VV . ; R . J . Vincent , J . W . ; V . T . Murche , P . M ., Sec ; J . E . King , S . D . ; C H . Stone , acting J . D . ; T . Nettleship , I . G . j G . Gill , P . M ., Stwd . j E . J . Day , Org . ; G . Harrison , Tyler j R . Greenwood , P . AL ; R . Stokoe , P . AL ;

W . H . Bariatt , T . G . Ball , G . Russell , Ed . Ballantine , J . Elliott , A . H . Warran , and R . F . Shrubsole . The visitors were Bros . F . Kempsell , 15 SG ; A . E . Alallinson and VV . M . Alallinson , 1329 . The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bros . G . Russell , A . E . Alallinson , and VV . M . Alallinson were passed to the Degree of F . C . in a most perfect and impressive manner . Bro .

A . H . VVarran was raised to the Sublime Degree most ab ' y , the W . M . giving the traditional history with the explanation of the tracing board . Letters of apology were read from several brethren for non-attendance from various causes . It was resolved , on the motbnof Bro . R . Greenwood , P . M ., " That a Committee of the brethren be called at a very early date in order to set about securing the election of the late Bro . Collins' child at the next Girls '

election . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital repast supplied by Airs . Venables , which was very much appreciated . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . in very befitting terms gave the loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were as heartily received . The W . AL next gave "The Pro G . M ., thc Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at

the same tune dilating upon their excellent work for the benefit of the Craft . The toast was most cordially drunk . " The Health of the W . M . " was given by Bio . Greenwood , P . AL , who remarked that the W . AI . was one of the most popular brethren in thc lodge ; his working of the Second and Third Degrees was excellent . He trusted he might be spared for many years .

T he toast was received enthusiastically . In reply , the VV . M . stated his heartfelt thanks for such kind expressions from the brethren . He was not thc lirst VV . M . who was proud to fill the first chair in the Crichton Lodge . He had done his best , and was delighted to belong to such a body of gentlemen and brethren , among whom was such discipline , hence good harmony and concord . The Worshipful Master next gave thc toast of " The

Visitors , " which was always an important one in the Crichton Lodge . No brother ever visited the lodge unless well vouched for by the members , which proved them worthy . They had extended them a most hearty welcome . This was replied to most appropriately by Bros . Kempsell , A . E . Mallinson , and VV . M . Alallinson . The toast of " The Past Alastcrs" followed , the VV . AI . remarking that they were the base of the

superstructurereally the concrete upon which the foundation was built . The lodge looked to them for guidance and direction . They had one and all most ably done their duty in the chair . The toast was received most heartily , and ably responded to by Bros . R . Greenwood and R . Stokoe . That of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the VV . M . said ,

was a most important toast , as they were two such valuable officers . Their Secretary was one of the best , for he did his duty most perfectly and thoroughly . Bro . Murche , in reply , said he had plenty of work and was glad to do it . Certainly he was proud to bc the Secretary of his mother lodge , and so long as hc was honoured

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by the Alastcrs of the lodge with the collar , so he trusted to carry out his duties to the very best of his ability . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge , " stating they were all excellent workers , and he was delighted to see how ably they all carried out their duties . The toast was replied to by Bros . Janau , S . W . ; R . J . Vincent , J . W . ; and C . H . Stone . I . D .. in most suitable

terms . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most happy and successful meeting . Bros . Vincent , G . Russell , Shrubsole , Kempsell , A . Alallinson , Ballantine , and C H . Stone gave some capital harmony , under the able Organist , Bro . Day .

Kingsland Lodge ( No . 1693 ) . —The regular meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., under the able Mastership of Bro . H . J . Hazel , being supported by Bros . L . Simon , S . W . ; VV . Elliott , J . W . j jas . Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; A . W . Fenner , P . M ., Sec ; J . Potter , S . D . ; A . W . Cooper , J . D . ; W . Windsor , Org . ; H . Hall , P . M . ; W . T . H . Mayer , P . AL ; and a numerous

attendance of members . The visitors were Bros . A . H . Hickman , P . M . 223 ; VV . A . Brown , P . M . 1567 ; VV . J . Gardner , P . M . iSS ; H . J . Snell , P . M . 1125 ; R . Gillard , J . W . 901 j L . Abbott , 7 65 ; and W . Perrins , 1 S 39 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . T . P . Watkins , R . Betz , E . C . Windsor , and A . J . Windsor were raised to the Degree of M . M . in

a very impressive manner by the W . M . This being election night , and the by-laws of the lodge having been read by the Secretary , the election of a W . AI . for the ensuing year resulted in favour of the S . VV ., Bro . L . Simon . Bro . Jas . Cooper , P . M ., was again elected Treasurer , and Bro . C . Shepperd , Tyler . Auditors of the lodge accounts were

appointed , and other routine business was transacted , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then repaired to the dining room , where a substantial dinner was served by Bros . Baker in their usual satisfactory manner , and to which due justice was done . The usual loyal toasts were given , and responded to by the brethren .

The toast of "The W . AI . " was next given by thu I . P . AL , Bro . Alayer , who eulogised the conduct of the W . AL during his year of office . The toast was heartily responded to , the W . AL being very popular in the lodge . ln replying , the W . AL observed that he was pleased to find his efforts to do equally well as his predecessors had been successful , and thanked them for the generous manner they had received the toast .

That of "The W . AI . elect , Bro . L . Simon , " was next given by the W . AL in a very excellent speech , in which he thanked Bro . Simon for the support he had given him during his year of office , and complimented him on the honour bestowed upon him by the lodge . The toast was well received by the brethren , and heartily responded to .

Bro . Simon replied , thanking the W . AL for the kind manner he had spoken of him , also the brethren for the cordial way they had received the toast , and promised to do his best to obtain as great success as former Worshipful Afasters had in the lodge . The toast of " The Visitors " was next given by the W . AL , who remarked that in the Kingsland Lodthat was

ge always looked upon as a very important one , which was cordially received . The Visitors replied in a very excellent manner . The toast of " The Past Alastcrs " having been given , each Past AIaster present replied . "The Officers of the Lodge " was then given , and the W . AL thanked them all for their unvarvimr kindness and

support during his term of office , and also complimented them on the efficient manner in which they had discharged their various duties , which , he said , promised well for the success of the W . AL elect . The Oflicers returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , thc brethren

separated after spending a very pleasant evening . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by some excellent songs rendered by Bros . Perrin , W . Windsor , VV . E . Windsor , and A . VV . Cooper , who were ably supported by Bro . VV . Windsor , the respected Organist , who presided at the piano in a very efficient manner .

The Abbey ( Westminster ) Lodge ( No . 2030 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Alonday , thc 1 ith inst ., at the Town Hall , Westminster , to clear off the work for the installation meeting . Present : Bros . C . C Piper , W . AL ; F . J . Smith , S . W . and W . AL elect ; Walter Bonwick , J . W . ; J . Gibson , P . AL , Treasurer j J . E . Shand , P . M . and Secretary 15 G 3 , Secretary ; C .

Chabot , as S . D . ; J . Hayler , J . D . ; John E . Smith , I . G . j A . Walkly , Tyler j R . E . H . Collin , " / . P . M . ; Tod-Pullen , T . VV . Davies , T . Cocks , T . Bull , P . AL 145 ; Flury , D . C Balchim , J . Kent , 11 . Clark , Fisher , P . M . 834 ; and about 20 others . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Alessrs . Gatcombe , AIcDonnell , Lough , and VVilliams ,

which proved unanimously in their favour , and Messrs . Gatcombe , AlcDjnnell , and Williams being present , were initiated , Bros . Danielli , Hendre , Spanton , Nash , and Lough were passed to the Degree of F . C , and Bros . Bona and Clark to thc Degree of M . M . letters of apology were read from Bros . Burdett-Coutts , ALP ., P . AI . ; F . Seager

Hunt , ALP ., P . AL ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; and others , excusing their absence . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Aquarium , where Bros . Cheeseman and Doaust supplied an excellent dinner , which was much enjoyed , and gave every satisfaction , the W . AL , Bro . Piper , presiding tor the last occasion in his usual urbane but genial manner .

St . Mark ' s College Lodge ( No . 2157 ) .-A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Holborn Restuarant , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There were present Bros . John Tidmarsh , W . M . j VV . R . Carter , B . A ., P . P . G . Stwd . Herts , I . P . M .: I . O'Connell . P . AL .

P . P . G . O . Surrey ; VV . Goulden , S . W . j A . P . Lye , J . W . ; J . Stanton , Sec ; Rev . C J . Smith , ALA ., Chap . ; J . R . Phillips , S . D . ; R . H . Catling , J . D . ; A . Streeter , D . C ; G . H . Heathcote , l . G . ; L . H . Walker , Org . ; J . L . Johnson and W . T . Thompson , B . A ., Stwds . ; Wightman , Tyler ; E . W . Cox , IL R . Elkin , T . Gunning