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Bro . Carter , P . M ., took the chair , and installed Bro . George J . Garland , S . W ., and W . M . elect , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The brethren invested as officers for the year were Bros . Herbert Rolls , I . P . M . ; Frederick Cleak , S . VV . ; James J . Stedman , J . W . ; Richard Kimpton , P . M ., Treas . ; George S . Recknell , P . M ., Sec . ; Benjamin T . Kimpton , S . D . ; William Henry W . Graham , J . D . ; W .

H . Kinsley , I . G . j Edward Angel , D . C . j Robert J . Pitt , Org . ; Alfred E . Yeoman , and W . H . Harris , Stwds . ; and Lackland , Tyler . A valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Herbert Rolls , I . P . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a grand banquet , after which they honoured first the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " and next "The M . W . Grand Master . "

Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br ., being called upon to reply to the toast of "The Pro G . M , the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said that when he came to the lodge he thought there was not the slightest possibility of his being called upon to do anything more than the work of being the Installing Master's Director of Ceremonies . They knew that the king could do no

wrong , therefore the VV . M . could do no wrong ; but certainly he thought he had a good cause of complaint against him for calling on him to respond , being a very humble member of the hierarchy of the Grand Officers , when they had so distinguished a brother present as the Past Grand Chaplain , Bro . Simpson . But having been called upon to respond , the honour was distinctly more on him to have the

pleasure of doing so , and on behalf of thc Grand Officers he had to thank the VV . M . very much . 'The Grand Officers were always well received in every lodge throughout the whole of thc Constitution of England , and they trusted that this Temple Bar Lodge would flourish for ever and forever . Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , proposed "The Initiate , " and said he was glad that Bro . Matier returned

thanks for the Grand Officers . No one was more fitted than he , especially of those present , particularly as the lodge was indebted to him for the part he so admirably took in the installation ceremony . The toast of the initiates was the most important in regard to the prosperity of Freemasonry . The character of all the officers , the character of the W . M . in the chair , the character of the Grand

Officers of Grand Lodge , explaining two or three of the great heads , was dependent upon the merit which was introduced into Freemasonry in the shape of an initiate . The initiate was the germ of Freemasonry . As the home was the germ of English society , so the initiate was the germ of Freemasonry . If the germ was worthless , if by any mistake troublesome , noisy , unMasonic kinds of men got into

the Order , they were not a disgrace to Freemasonry , but they had more or less the effect of introducing a black sheep into the lodge , and the great difficulty of getting such a black sheep out had once or twice been exhibited . It was therefore of importance that men of high character should be introduced . They had introduced a brother that night in the Temple Bar Lodge . No doubt the initiate was as

deeply impressed as his ( Bro . Simpson ' s ) son was impressed a fortnight ago by the beautiful ceremony ; but there was something more for him to look forward to when he would become a Master Mason , and graduate as several brethren had that evening-. That evening the initiate had put his foot upon the first rung of the ladder , by which he would climb to the position of W . M . of the lodge . As an

old Mason , he could tell him that he would find verified those words of the old song , which he was sorry to find was not always sung on the occasion of initiation— " There ' s naught but what ' s good to be understood by a Free and an Accepted Mason . " The initiate , if he did his duty as a

man , as a citizen , as a member of this great Empire , as a loyal subject , or in any other capacity , would find himself fortified by the principles and tenets of Freemasonry ; for God , for our country and our laws , he would find Masons the high and true advocates of order in a day when , alas , there was a want of reverence for constituted

authority and an absence of a love of order , which characterised Englishmen of former days . In Masonry he would find men of high social influence , of high character , heads of families , men holding position in the State , banded together , and who were really and truly based upon thc principle of order and reverence for the laws , without which no State could long exist . He trusted Bro . Dalgety that

night had made his first step in Freemasonry , and that he would not repent of it . He ( Bro . Simpson ) had lived many years in Masonry , and the longer he lived in it the more he regarded it with , not only respect , but affection . He was present at the birth of the lodge , and he was delighted that the brethren remembered him on every installation , and he thanked the W . M . for again appointing him as Chaplain .

1 he Chaplain ought to be a man who loved peace , and looking back on former events in the lodge , he might , to parody Shakespeare , say— " Now is the winter of our discontent , made glorious summer by the sun of peace , and all the clouds that lowered on our house , are in the deep bosom of the ocean buried . " He rejoiced at it with all his heart , for he believed that if they were in anyway to carry out the

glorious principles and tenets which Freemasonry laid down they must be carried out not merely by acting their part in life as true , noble , and honest men , but by that brotherly and good feeling which must submit among all members of a constituted body . He hoped Bro . Dalgety would lind that that brotherly love did continue , and thata . ll the members of the ledge would enjoy a very happy New Year , nay ,

manyhappy New Years , and when old men like himself ( Bro . Simpson ) had sunk to sleep , the Temple Bar Lodge might flourish and abound in all that was just , pious , loyal , and good . Bro . Dalgety , in replying , said that was a part of the performance he had not bargained for . He assured the brethren he had had very great pleasure in joining that noble

Order , and he had been not only very much impressed with the ceremony , but also with the remarks of the Past Grand Chaplain , whicli he had listened to most attentively . He should endeavour to get on in the Order . If he took a thing up he always wished to go on with it . He intended to do so in Freemasonry , antl he hoped when the proper time had gone by he should have gone through the different grades , and have arrived at a higher stage than he occupied

at present . Bro . Herbert Rolls , I . P . M ., in proposing "The VV . M ., " said the brethren all knew the VV . M ., who had fulfilled his duties right clean away , from lhe lowest position in the lodge , till he had attained his present high position . They had had no brother who had performed his duties in a more exemplary manner than the VV . M . 'The W . M . wasjone of thc earliest initiates of the lodge . It was in 1880 , a long -

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time ; but after those 10 years , it was a pleasure to see Bro . Garland in the chair . He hoped he would make a good Master . He had not the slightest doubt that he would , for as a personal friend , he was a rattling good fellow . 'The Worshipful Master was afraid the I . P . M . had indulged in just a little bit of flattery , and had eulogised him to the skies . However , he had to thank him very much

indeed , as well as the brethren . He ( the W . M . ) was an early initiate in the lodge , and when he joined it was his aim and ambition to get on in Freemasonry . He had got on , and had had the pleasure of holding ever } ' office up to the chair . If he had performed his duties in those offices to thc satisfaction of the brethren , he was more than pleased . He was also pleased that he had the support of the brethren ,

and he was sure his year of office would be a success from beginning to end . He fully felt his responsibilities , and he should endeavour to discharge them . Bro . A . R . Carter , P . M ., responded tothe toast of "The Installing Master , " and in doing so said he had always striven to do his best for the welfare of the lodge , but stated that in the ceremony of installation he was greatly assisted

by Bro . Matier , P . G . Std . Br ., who acted as D . C The VV . M ., in giving "The I . P . M ., " said the brethren all knew how Bro . Rolls had carried out the duties of the chair during his year of office . He thought he might say he had carried out those duties second to none in the annals of the lodge . They had nevtrhada more prosperous year , or a year when the feelings of the brethren towards each

other were heartier than the } - had been during Bro . Rolls ' year . He regretted he was not more of a speaker in order that he might better express his feelings j but be hoped that Bro . Rolls would take what he had said as the sincere feelings of his heart . Bro . Rolls , in reply , said he was out of the chair now , and , thanks to all thc brethren , he had had a very happy

time of it during his year , for they all helped him in every possible way , and they had had a fairly prosperous year . Thanks were wholly due to the brethren for the kind way in which they supported him , and turned up on every occasion when they were wanted . 'The officers of the lodge during the past year had done everything , and he thanked them for their kindness . In the future he hoped to beamong

them many years , and they would see the younger members of the lodge gradually work- their way up , and ultimately sit in the chair which their worthy Bro . Garland now occupied . Nothing but perseverance would enable them to get on . 'There was little for him to say now except to say that he was extremely pleased and thankful to all the brethren

for the handsome jewel they had presented him , and he should always wear it , and think that it was in the 'Temple Bar Lodge , and in one of the best years—1 SS 9— that he had the jewel presented to him , in which he performed the office of VV . M . He thanked them very much for their gift . The toasts of " I he Visitors , " and - ''The Officers , " & c , brought a pleasant evening to a close .

Earl of Lathom Lodge ( No . 1922 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the 13 th inst . "The lodge was opened by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . Charles Sims , supported by his officers as follows : Bros . W . G . Cannon , I . P . M . ; John Milsted Spencer , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; John G . Albert , J . W . j A . Runacres , P . M .,

Treas . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M ., Sec . ; L . C Shipton , S . D . ; S . W . S . Burridge , J . D . ; R . Clare , I . G . j J . VV . T . Chapman , P . M ., D . C . j A . J . Clarke , A . D . C ; G . W . Evans , P . M ., Org . ; VV . C . Codman and A . Blenkarn , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , 'T yler . 'There were also present Bros . R . J . Evans , P . M . ; J . Cooper , P . M . ; J . Beale , R . Caley , J . German , R . M . Gatliff , J . K . Boddy , H . Gill ,

V . H . Mathews , F . Moss , jun ., F . Byrne , R . Peachey , E . J . Janes , J . A . Gaze , and VV . F . Fletcher . Visitors : Bros . E . Wills , P . M . 144 ; R . Barham , P . M . 144 ; E . G . Home , P . M . 227 ; W . Wingham , P . M . 25 ; J . H . Stunt , P . M . 1 G 41 ; F . Hilton , P . M . 1475 ; VV . J . Hibern , 115 S ; G . Treacher , 1475 ; T . J . Kinsley . I . G . 144 ; G . E . Muddyman , 1558 ; VV . A . Smith , 1 G 69 ; J . Start , I . G .

1742 ; G . Phillips , 157 ; and Rushton Odell , Org . 2077 . The minutes of the regular meeting were read and confirmed . The I . P . M ., Bro . \ V . G . Cannon , at the request of the VV . M ., occupied the chair , and in an able manner installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . John Milsted Spencer . Bro . Spencer appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . G . Albert , S . VV . ; L . C . Shipton ,

J . W . ; A . Runacres , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M ., Sec . ; S . VV . S . Burridge , S . D . ; R . Clare , J . D . ; VV . C . Codman , l . G . ; J . VV . T . Chapman , P . M ., D . C j A . J . Clarke , A . D . C ; G . VV . Evans , P . M ., Org . ; A . Blenkarn , and R . M . Gatliff , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . The three addresses were then given by Bro . Cannon , P . M ., in a manner showing that this brother is well acquainted with

the ritual , and is an excellent worker . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Henry 'Thomas Gill 1 , ^ 1 ) 9 , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . A ballot was also taken for the admission into Freemasonry of Mr . Alfred F . Janes and Mr . Henry Cundall , which proving unanimous , and they being present , were duly initiated by the new W . M ., whose working proved Ilim to be a most efficient

brother , and speaks well for the future of the lodge , and his being able to worthily follow his predecessors in the chair , this lodge being noted for the excellency of its working . We may mention that the founders of the lodge having now severally passed the chair , Bro . Spencer is the Iirst initiate

who has occupied the same . A letter from Bro . the RMit Hon . the Karl of Lathom , D . G . M ., was read regretting his inability to attend in consequence of his having a prior engagement , also similar letters from Bros . Col . Shadwell Tl . ( . lerke , G . Secj N . G . Philips , P . G . D ., & c . ; and other brethren .

' 1 he lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , when the usual toasts were duly given and responded to . A very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , with a diamond centre ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , was

presented to the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Charles Sims . A selection of music was performed by Bro . Rushton Odell , assisted by Madame Florence Venning , Madame Morton Clarke , Mr . 'Townsend Clarke , and Bro . J . K . Boddy gave a recitation .

London Rifle Brigade Lodge ( No . 1962 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Friday , the 17 th instant , when Bro . James Curlier 'Till , VV . M , presided , and passed Bros . Page , Wrightson , and Kes-sav-jee Budwat-tee , 1607 . I k- afterwards installed Bro . Henry Francis Bing , S . W . and W . M . elect , as W . M . for the ensuing year .

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I he brethren appointed to office were Bros . John Geen , S . VV . ; George Gregory , J . W . j A . McDowall , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C . Ciaridge , " P . M ., Sec ; H . H . Nuding , S . D . ; W . G . Lowe , J . D . ; C . Stein , I . G . j A . Haig-Brown , P . M ., D . C . ; H . L . Thomas , A . D . C ; D . McNish and S . W . Morris , Stwds . j and J S . Lackland , 'T yler .

A vote of thanks proposed by the Secretary , Bro . Ciaridge , P . M ., seconded by Bro . A . Haig-Brown , P . M ., was unanimously carried to Bro . Tilt for performing the ceremony of installation under the great difficulty of his being very unwell . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Tilt by the VV . M ., who stated that during the time Bro . Tilt occupied the chair of thelodge , he had performed the duties

of W . M . in a manner that must be a great encouragement to all the brethren who might follow him . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . The toasts followed , those of "The Oueen and Craft , " "The M . W . G . M . " The Pro G . M ., the ^ D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " leading to

the usual compliments bestowed on those who hold tbe respective distinguished ranks . Bro . Tilt , I . P . M ., in proposing "The W . M ., " said it needed no words from him to insure the toast a hearty reception . Let them hope that his year of office would be a happy and prosperous year , and he was sure all the brethren would do their best to make it a pleasant one .

lhe members of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge might congratulate themselves on having- a brother who , as J . W ., was ready to step forward and take the position of VV . M . without interfering with the course of promotion . Bro . Bing-was a P . M . of another lodge , and he worked up to

the position of J . W . of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge . The office of W . M . came unexpectedly upon him , but when it came there was no hesitation on his part . When the S . VV . was not able to come forward , consequently on his going abroad , Bro . Bing was there quite ready , and they could not have found a better man to fill the chair of W . M .

Ihe W . M ., acknowledging the flattering- terms used , said he considered it the duty of any Warden to be prepared to be pushed on to the chair . In his case it was certainly unexpected . 'They were sorry that Bro . Geen ' s business arrangements obliged him to go abroad . Bro . Geen was an initiate of the lodge the same as the I . P . M . He ( the W . M . ) was very proud to occupy the chair of the

lodge ,- it had been a part of his ambition to occupy the chair of the lodge which took its name from a regiment in which he had passed many happy years , of which he was a member many years , and in which he made many friends . 'The formation of thc lodge gave an opportunity of makingfresh friendships . Every new member that came into the lodge seemed to be an old friend , but they were all new

friends at the same time . He should do all he could to keep up the old reputation of the lodge , and when he went out of the chair he hoped the brethren would not say he had been found wanting . Bros . Carpmeal , Gillard , and Hermann responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " The VV . M . announced that the charity box resulted in a

collection of £ 2 15 s . Bro . Bud-wat-tee responded as a visitor , and expressed his great delight at the friendly and fraternal reception he had met with . In giving " The Health of the I . P . M ., ' ; the VV . M . said Bro . Tilt had passed through the chair with credit to the London Rifle Brigade Lodge and to himself . 'The I . P . M .

had been suffering-a great deal that eveningj but he ( the VV . M . ) thanked him very much for the splendid rendering - he gave of the ceremonies . Bro . Tilt not only worked the ceremonies , but he felt them . He had been so ill fora week that he ought not to have b ; en away from home that night , and therefore he deserved an extra hearty reception . Bro . Tilt , I . P . M ., said he quite agreed that he ought not

to have been there , but he always had been received by the brethren in working up with a great amount of kindness , and he thought it his duty if he possibly could to be there . Another reason was a great many brethren knew that to install took a great amount of working up . He went through it , and thought it was all right , and he said he should do it right enough . But then came along this

confounded Russian plague , and days and days passed without his going through the ceremony , and he was afraid he had not been able to discharge his duties with perfect satisfaction to himself . However , he had done his best . 'The VV . M ., in proposing "Ths Past Masters , " said it had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to lay his hand on that small company . Bro . McDougall , who was one so taken , was a

genuine and true brother , and they all felt his loss . The company of Past Masters was , though small , very solid . 'They had all been through the Master ' s chair in other lodges besides the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , therefore , the lodge rested on a solid foundation . There were none of them but would help the Master in the chair whenever required . Bros . McDowall and Ciaridge , the Treasurer and Secretary , were always ready and willing to render

assistance . Bro . McDowall said the Auditors who attended year afier year at his office would testify to the amount of work that had to be done . Without saying what amount of money was in hand , he would say that no bill was left unpaid more than a month . He was glad to be in that position . They were now accumulating funds , and though those funds were

not large , the lodge was in a much better position than it was last year , though they had more then than they had the previous year . Bro . Ciaridge , P . M ., Secretary , said among other things that the Benevolent Fund of the lodge was growing . They had £ 50 in the Post Office earning money , besides sending a handsome amount to the Charities . Since the lodge had

been establuhed they had sent up £ 1133 all told , and next year they would have a Steward at one of the Institutions ' Festivals who would increase that amount . 'Therefore , they were progressing . All that Masonry required was that they should go on . When a lodge ceased to have new members it was stationary , or rather it was going back . But when they considered that the London Rifle Lodge drew its

members purely and solely from the members of the Brigade they could look forward to receiving those men as brothers among them whom they knew , and had known in years past , and the quality of the members would not be a lottery . Bro . Tilt did the installation ceremony as well as any Mason ever did j but had had a grand year of success in the shape of the number of initiates , and he believed the present year would be equally successful .