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W . M ., and was responded to by several brethren , including Bros . Jefferson , Tomlinson , Bailey , and Williams . The next toast was "The Health of the I . P . M ., " to whom the W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his services . . Bro . Pearson returned thanks for the way in vvhich the toast had been received , and also for the handsome jewel

with vvhich the W . M . had invested him . Bro . Pearson then proceeded to notice the early successes of the lodge , and to suggest an alteration in the by-laws . Bro . Pearson , at the request of the W . M ., proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " and Bro . Davis having replied , several other toasts vvere drunk , including "The Health of the Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , "

and "The Wardens and other Officers of the Lodge . " The Treasurer and Secretary both replied , Bro . Murlis saying that this was the twelfth Master he had had the honour to serve in the Iodge . He was himself the original founder and first Master , and it was the pride of his life to have founded so good a Iodge in the west of London . If they had not prospered so well of late years as they did at

first , they had at least succeeded in Freemasonry , since their name had become a household word for kindness and goodness to the Charities . The Treasurer , Bro . Parkhouse , in acknowleding the compliment , said that they were all gratified to see Bro . Woodmason in the chair , and would do all in their power to make his year of office a prosperous one . Referring to

the presence of Bro . Cama , P . G . Treasurer , as holding an exalted type of the office vvhich he filled in the Carnarvon Lodge , Bro . Parkhouse mentioned the coming election of Grand Treasurer , and , in allusion to the candidature of Bro . Everett and others , said that it was a duty which Freemasons owed to themselves to find out beforehand who was the best man . The nomination to the Grand

Treasurership was , as they were aware , in the hands of the vvhole body of the Craft—the only Grand office , in fact , not in the gift of the Grand Master and his advisers , the Grand Officers—and , in making up their minds , they should measure the fitness of the candidate by the work that each had done for the spread of Freemasonry and the benefit of the Craft .

. . Between the speeches there vvas some capital singing , in which the brethren who chiefly distinguished themselves were Bros . Thomas , W . J . Harris , and C . Gammon . Among the visitors present were Bros . Clarke , 114 , P . G . Purst . ; W . C . Williams , W . M . 1585 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . M . Jefferson , W . M ., Stephen A . Cooper , P . M ., and C Webster , P . M ., of 16 37 ; Joseph Bailey , W . M . 1805 ; Dr .

Jackson Gawith , P . M . and Sec . 2045 ; Nathaniel Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; F . L . Chandle , P . M . 1656 ; Philip Monson , W . M . 1194 ; J . H . Tomlinson , W . M . 1238 ; W . Hicks , S . D . 1694 ; J . M . Belsham , J . D . 733 ; W . J . Mason , J . W . 2246 ; Woodbridge Biggs , 1275 ; W . J . Harris , 1521 ; and E . C . Massey . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , in responding as Treasurer of

the lodee , reminded the brethren that the nomination of Grand " Treasurer would take place in December , and the election in March , he urged the brethren to select from the candidates the one who had rendered most service to the Masonic Charities . From all he could gather Bro Everett was most deserving of their support , and he should do all he could in favour of his candidature .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The November meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . Edward Anderton , W . M . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , I P . M ., Sec ; A . B . Hudson , acting S . W . ; Alderman J . Renals , J . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Crockford , J . D . ; James Shotter , I . G . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; Samuel White , P . M . ; W . H .

Froom , P . M . ; and E . C . Philpot . Visitors : Bros . W . F . Coles and J . Kinnear . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Croft , Philpot , and Shotter were elected on the Audit Committee . Bro . A . Brookman was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . H . Thomas , Tyler . The brethren dined together under the gavel of the W . M ., Bro . Edward Anderton .

ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1827 ) . —The members of this lodge gave their annual installation banquet at the Guildhall Tavern on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., under the presidency of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . Henry Clarke , a member of the Court of Common Council . A programme of excellent music vvas carried out under the supervision of Bro . F . A . Jewson ( Organist tothe lodge ) , the vocalists

being Bros . Arthur Court and Frank May . One of the most interesting speeches of the evening was that of the newly-elected W . M ., in which he referred to the influences exercised upon the world around them by Freemasonry . He said it was interesting to compare Masonry of the present day with that of the past . A large number of new lodges had been inaugurated , a large

number of new Masons had been initiated , and it was difficult to realise the largely increased influence and power which those lodges and those Masons exercised among their concomitants outside the pale oi the brotherhood . He would not give any statistics to prove this statement , because he understood that statistics did not assist digestion . The fraternal development was more palpably

marked in the country . Those vvho had lived all their lives in London found it extremely difficult to appreciate to the full the continual growth and added influences of Freemasonry , for it was only in smaller towns that members of the Crait daily met their brethren . It vvas there that they met more frequently for the exchange of amenities ; it was there that a better possibility vvas provided for Masons to

assist Masons ; it was there that the natural differences vvith regard to religious and political principles vvere more distinctly coloured ; and it vvas therethat those differences were ameliorated by Masonry . The immediate intercourse between Freemasons in small towns of the provinces vvas immensely marked , and of immense value . He did not know whether it had occurred to their younger brethren , but he might inform them , advisedly , that in all the walks

of life there always occurred differences between members of the community except among those connected one with another by Masonic ties . They all worked under one Constitution , under one authority , and under the principles which extended universally over the Craft ; there was no schism , no grievances , and no proselytism . A compliment to the Grand Officers was proposed by the Chairman , and was acknowledged by Bro . Col . Peters , P . G . S . B ,, and by Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , the first Master

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of the Iodge , who remarked that the brotherhood had now completed their decade of existence . In responding to the drinking of his own health , upon the proposition of Bro . H . Squire , I . P . M ., Bro . Clarke referred to an old script , vvhich ordered that the Master should " provide food for all members of his lodge , and pay the wages regularly . "

The toast of " The Past Masters vvas submitted by the Worshipful Master , and was acknowledged by Bro . H . Squire , to whom a Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was presented . In an excellent and interesting speech , Bro . Squire referred to the attention which had been drawn by the Chairman to the fact that he had been instrumental in obtaining the

membership in the lodge of the present Lord Mayor . A compliment to the visitors vvas proposed by Bro . G . N . Johnson , and was responded to by Bro . Hyde Clarke ; and the toast of " The Wardens " was acknowledged by Bro . H . Wright , J . W ., one of the Past Masters . In addition to the speakers , the company included Bros . Lieut .-Col . Wilde , Lieut .-Col . T . Davies Sewell , Major

Joseph , Captain Ewer , Deputy Goodinge , F . R . G . S ., Rev . J . H . Smith , Rev . G . J . Scott , J . Perkins , Barrow Emanuel , M . A ., B . E . Fitch , H . Mead , and Dr . E . Clarke . At an installation meeting prior to the meeting , when Bro . Clarke vvas elected W . M ., the following ' officers were

also appointed : Bros . J . C . Whiddington , D . of C ; J . Turner , Sec . ; R . J . Pawley , Treas . ; F . A . Jewson , Org . ; Godfrey , S . W . ; B . E . Fitch , J . W . ; F . S . Jackson , S . D . ; Rev . G . J . Scott , J . D . ; T . Roderick , Whiddington , B . Emanuel , and O . Timme , Stwds . ; Col . E . T . Wilde , I . G . ; and T . Lovell , Tyler .

SHADWELLCLERKE LODGE ( No . 1910 ) . — An emergency meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the 15 th instant , for the purpose of initiating Mr . Charles Lord , who has during the past cricket season been the assistant manager of the Australian team , and is about returning to Sydney , N . S . W ., to resume his duties in the Australian Joint Stock

Bank , of which he is one of the principal officials . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., as W . M . ; Bro . Charles Belton , P . P . S . G . W . Berks and Bucks , V . P . B . G . P ., as S . W . ; Bro . C . H . Driver , P . G . S . of W ., as J . W . ; and many other brethren , including Bros . Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . Derbyshire ; R . L . Homer Mole , and others . The ballot being favourable ,

Mr . Lord was initiated by Bro . C F . Matier , and the charge and working tools were explained by Bro . Percy Wallis . Before the Iodge vvas closed , the newly-initiated brother warmly expressed his pleasure at being admitted to the ancient Craft , and regretted that before the next meeting he would be far away from England .

ST . MARK'S COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 2157 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 26 th ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant . There vvere present Bros . Thomas Cross , P . M ., W . M . ; Jas . Easterbrook , M . A ., S . W . ; John O'Connell , J . W . and W . M . elect ; Rev . J . Henry Smith , P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , I . P . M . and Treas . ; A . Preece Lye , Sec ; W . R .

Carter , B . A ., S . D . ; J . Tidmarsh , J . D . ; W . Goulden , I . G . and Org . ; J . R . Philips and R . H . Catling , Stwds . ; G . W . Stevens , P . M ., D . C ; A . G . Fleming , G . H . Heathcote , J . Stanton , J . L . Johnson , A . Streeter , J . Thompson , B . A . ; R . Hennings , J . Bell , D . J . Rowland , J . H . Stanton , and W . Tidmarsh . Visitors : Bros . Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C ; W . Seward , P . G . S . B .

Middx . ; J . King , P . M . and Sec . 172 ; R . Voisey , P . M , 1329 ; W . Wingfield , P . M . 1360 ; F . Whiting , P . M . 1772 ; J . Chisman , 275 ; W . Jones , S . W . 54 S ; W . J . Ball , 1197 ; T . W . Poole , 1539 ; and J . Andrews , 1799 . Bro . T . Cross installed his successor , Bro . John O'Connell , in an exceedingly able manner , and the new Master appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Jas .

Easterbrook , M . A ,, S . W . ; W . R . Carter , B . A ., J . W . ; Canon W . Benham , B . D ., Chap . ; Rev . J . Henry Smith , Treas . ; T . Cross , I . P . M . and Sec ; J . Tidmarsh , S . D . ; W . Goulden , J . D . and Org . ; A . Preece Lye , I . G . ; J . R . Phillips and R . H . Catling , Stwds . ; G . W . Stevens , P . M ., D . C ; and G . W . Rowe , Tyler . Two gentlemen

were proposed as candidates for initiation . After the ceremony , the brethren dined together in the Prince's Room of the restaurant . Subsequent to the " Non nobis , " the grace always sung by the brethren , the Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm .

When the toast of "The Past Masters" was given , Bro . T . Cross was presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel . The toast of "The Visitors" vvas acknowledged by Bros . Voisey , J . King , Whiting , and Ball .

The glees and songs by the members vvere a most pleasing feature of the evening . The songs by Bros . J . H . Smith , R . Hennings , G . H . Heathcote , and J . R . Phillips were specially well given . Bro . J . H . Stanton ' s recitation vvas touchingly rendered , pathos and humour being happily combined .

DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE ( No . 2168 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the Sth instant , at the Athenxum , Camdenroad , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas Eccleston Gibb , W . M . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge , also a lodge of emergency , vvere read and confirmed . The ballot vvas taken for two candidates

for initiation . Mr . Frederick William Webb and Mr . Robert Arrock both were accepted and admitted . The Secretary of the lodge . Bro . R . D . Cummings , P . M ., then installed Bro . James Percy Fitzgerald as W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . Halliday , S . W . ; J . Corbett , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Jolliffe , P . M ., Treas . ; R . D . Cummings , PM ., Sec .:

, J . P . Harding , P . M ., S . D . ; W . F . Lord , J . D . ; G . Rawlinson , I . G . ; S . Garcia , D . of C . ; J . F . Davey , and C . Michie , Stwds . ; Dr . Haskins , Org . ; and Bro . Cummings completed the ceremony of installation , delivering the addresses in an earnest and impressive manner ,

receiving the approbation of the brethren . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the large hall , where a banquet awaited them , which was excellently well-served . Among the visitors were Bros . R . J . Emerson , 1 S 07 ; E . Wright , P . M . 1364 ; W . Cook , P . M . 23 ; James H .

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Hale , 2045 ; ]•Bangs , 27 ; S . de B . Holmes , J . W . ni Q . G . E . Fairchild , W . M . 1319 ; H . Tinney , P . M . 1319 ; Q W . Neave , W . M . 122 S ; E . W . Scattergood , P . M . 7 ,, ' . R . Pittam Stevens , W . M . 901 ; A . Prince , S . D . go ; : James Stevens , P . M . 1426 ; R . A . Kirkaldy , P . M . j * i 2 i A . T . Yardly . goi ; T . Edgar , W . M . 12 S 7 ; H . Ryan ' 68 ; E . White , P . M . 177 ; W . Garston , P . M . 160 ;; M '

H . Hale , P . M . 27 ; J . C . Frank , P . M . 212 ; T . A . Williams , 2029 ; A . James , 1706 ; and others . In proposing "The Health of the Grand Master , " the ' Chairman referred to the fact that the next day would be H . R . H . ' s birthday , when he would doubtless receive , as he

deserved , the congratulations of a devoted people , for the Prince of Wales had gained for himself respect in every part of the country . The S . W . proposed the toast of "The Pro Grand Master , " and the J . W . proposed "The Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

The latter toast was responded to by Bro . J . D . Allcroft P . G . Treas ., who thanked the brethren for the kindness evinced towards him , not only by that lodge , but throughout the Craft ; he considered his own career vvas a living example of the honours vvhich might fall to any man ' s lot in Freemasonry . He had not sought them ; but when he had them conferred upon him , he had striven to

show how much he appreciated the confidence reposed in him . He had been elected to one of the most dignified positions in the Craft—that of Grand Treasurer , and fully appreciated the compliment . As evidence that he had not completed his work in becoming a Past Grand Officer , he referred to the Committee of Investigation then sitting in connection with the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .

He had been selected as one of a few appointed to conduct that inquiry , and he could assure the Craft he vvas devoting his best attention to the work entrusted to him . That Committee had already held several meetings , and it vvas hoped that the first section of the inquiry would be completed that week . They would then listen to vvhat could be said in the way of suggested improvementandafter

, , that , would submit their report , which report they all hoped would prove of benefit to the Institution cncerned . Bro . Gibb next proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He felt the members owed to their present Master all the honour which was at present associated vvith the lodge . He it vvas vvho was the suggester and prime mover in its foundation , and to him they had looked for a

solution of all the difficulties they had so successfully surmounted . In submitting the toast , therefore , of the W . M . he had no hesitation in asking the brethren to do honour to it , while he had equal confidence in promising the Master all the help it was in the power of the members to afford . The Worshipful Master replied , thanking the brethren and assuring them their kind expressions would act as an

incentive to the other members to do more for the lodge . Personally , it would be impossible to do more , every thought had been given to it , and that day it held a position in the front rank of London lodges . He then submitted the toast of "The Immediate Past Master , " and presented to that brother the jewel provided by the lodge , to which Bro . Gibb suitably replied .

The W . M . gave "The Health of the Initiates , " which he described as a most important toast at all times , but particularly so in a young lodge such as theirs , while they were anxious to have new members they were also desirous that none but worthy men should be associated with them . He had no hesitation in offering a cordial greeting to the two brethren admitted that day .

In reply , Bro . Webb said he hoped he should profit by the excellent lessons that had been set that day , and that he might eventually become a useful member of the lodge . In proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , " the Worshipful Master said that Bro . Cummings was not only a zealous and painstaking Freemason , but was always most anxious for perfection in Masonic ritual . As evidence

of that , the installation ceremony as performed by him that day would be remembered as a perfect piece of Masonic work in every particular . Bro . Cummings responded . "The Visitors , " of whom the Worshipful Master said there vvere . 26 , vvere next honoured , and several of the guests responded . The remaining toasts were proposed and responded to , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the usual manner .

A splendid programme of music was excellently rendered under the direction of Bros . Dr . Haskins and James Kift , assisted . by Bros . R . Grice and Albert James , and Mr . Coward . BARNATO LODGE ( No . 226 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbur ? Station , on Monday , the 19 th inst . The members present

included Bros . Joseph Da Si va , W . M . j J . de Leeuw , P M " 'J ? " rl ' J' J ° ^ Treas ' ' M . J . Jessop , P . M . Sec . ; I hos . Honey , S . D . ; E . Ackworth , J . D . ; S . B . Joel and J B . Joel , Stwds . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std ! ^••"W ' r ^ H Sv , Ba , nato ' others * Visitors : Bros . A . M . Cohen , P . M . 205 M . JEmanuelPM

; . , .. 205 ; Lewis Abrahams 60 ; F . H . Campbell , 60 ; B . Moss , 1016 ; G . Hodgkins , P . M . 1026 , P . D . G . P . China ; f A . Ranson 103 S ; J . Lichtenfeld , J . D . 205 ; S . Genese , ? \ , cu , | r ' l 85 ; ., M . chl . Walter , , 8 ; Arthur Combes , S . W . 820 ; Willie Wri ght , Org . 1 897 ; and W .

Lodge having been formall y opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Louis Tannenbaum , Hy . Walters , and Solomon Haim Coronel as candidates for initiation , and resulting unanimousl y in their favour , they vvere impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W M The exhortation vvas effectivel y rendered by BroHodkins

. g , c' ^ u ' ' ? * •b u lot was also successfully taken in favour ot the following brethren as joining members : Bros . Alan Brodnck , 1 747 ; Albert Brodrick ,,. 766 ; Robt . North , 1853 ; and Norris Walters , 18 S . Bros . John Jonas and H . Jacobs were then passed to the Second Degree . On the motion of Bro . Hogard , acting I . P . M .. seconded

by the S . W ., it was resolved that a lodge of instruction should be formed in connection vvith the lodge , to meet at Hatton Garden on each Monday in the month . A sum of ten guineas was unanimousl y voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who intends representing the Iodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . It was agreed " nem .