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was quite overpowered by the kindness with which they had received him . He was also deeply impressed by the kind manner in which the I . P . M ., Bro . Wickens , had proposed his health , and by the manner in which the brethren had received it . Had it not been for his bashfulness he might have been Master of the Westbourne Lodge years and years ago . He had not served half of the offices in the

lodge that he ought to have filled ; but the brethren had been pleased to push him forward into the position which he now held , and , in return for their kindness in so doing , he could promise them that while he held that position he would do all he could to maintain the dignity of the chair , and promote the happiness of the brethren , and , indeed , so long as he might be connected with the Westbourne Lodge

( which he held to be second to none ) he should do all in his power for its benefit and advancement . He hoped that the brethren would do all they could to assist him . He trusted that , by his own endeavours and their kind support , he should be able so to perform the duties of his office that , when his administration came to an end , he might find that he had won their approval and even increased their

regard . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Wickens , " and referred to the skill and eloquence he had displayed in his very able performance of the ceremonv of installation . Bro . Wickens , in responding , thanked the brethren for the kindness with which they had supported his efforts for

the good of the lodge during the past year , and acknowledged the high compliment they had paid him in presenting him with the collar and jewel of a P . M . The toast of "The Health of the Visitors" was drunk with enthusiasm by the members of the lodge , and Bros . Eve , Scattergood , Lucas , Davie , and Thomas returned thanks .

Other toasts followed , including Ihe Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and - 'The Officers of the Lodge , " and Bro . Cottebrune took the opportunity to thank the Worshipful Master , in the name of the lodge , for the beautiful banner with which he had presented them . Among the long list of visitors present were Bros . E . M . Lander , P . M . 1642 ; E . W . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ; J .

H . Wood , VV . M . 1642 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; W . Side , P . M . 2045 ; J . W . Harvey , P . M . 25 ; , F . Mark , P . M . 733 ; F . G . Baker , P . M . 733 ; L . Lichtwitz , W . M . 1891 ; F . E . Bird , P . M . 1567 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; R . Eve , 1 , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; J . H . Pearson , J . W . 1567 ; F . Foxley , P . M . 173 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; A . W . Davie , P . M . 172 ; F . Coles , W . M . 177 ; S . Lucas , P . M . 192 ; G . Davis , P . M . 1642 ; and E . C . Massey .

FRIARS LODGE ( No . 1349 ) . —This lodge met at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . R . Ladd , W . M . ; L . Da Costa , S . W . ( pro tem . ) , the S . W . of the lodge being absent through the illness of a near relative ; Shoesmith , J . W . ; De Cussnes , J . D . ; B . Da Costa , I . G . ; Friedeberg , l . P . M . ; Musto , P . M . j

and Hogg , P . M . The visitors were only three in number , but what was short in quantity was made up in quality . The minutes of the last regular lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . M . Da Costa , which proved unanimous . He was then initiated into the First Degree . Bros . Mark and Jacobs were then passed to the Second Degree . Bros . Joel and

Harris were then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . A discussion then arose on the subject of the circular from the Pro Grand Master , and a resolution dealing with the question was carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The business being concluded , the brethren sat down to a splendid banquet , served in the style the Ship and

Turtle is noted tor . After discussing the various courses the table was cleared and the room tyled . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , received , and honoured with the usual commemoration fire . " The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., and was received with acclamation . The toast of "The Initiate " was ably responded to by the new made brother .

" The Visitors' were responded to by the visitors . The usual toast of " The Past Masters and Secretary " having been suitably given and responded to , the W . M . then proposed " Tbe-Officers of the Lodge , " and the hour being late , the S . W . ( pro tem . ) responded on their behalf . The Tyler's toast closed a most enjoyable evening . The proceedings closed with the announcement that the lodge of instruction belonging to the lodge would hold their annua ! supper on Tuesday , the Sth piox ., the W . M . in the chair .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The . installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the 21 st inst . There was a numerous attendance , including Bros . E . Y . Jolliffe , W . M . ; W . H . Froom , l . P . M . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . D ., Grand Secretary ; Alderman Sir John Staples , F . S . A .. G . CM . G . ; Edward Anderton . S . W ., W . M . elect :

G . Vickery , J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Middx ., Secretary ; J , Renals , S . D . ; A . B . Hudson , J . D . ; F . Crockford , I . G . ; J . Larkin , D . C . j J . Derby Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas . j George Kenning , P . M . ; Samuel Benton , M . D ., P . M . ; S . White , P . M . ; E . F . B . Fuller and G . Raivlinson , Stwds .: J . Shotter , J . S . Jarvis , P . Saillard , and T .

Benskin . Visitors -. Bros . J . L . Mather , V . P . Bd . Gen . P ., P . P . S . G . D . Herts ; VV . Evans , 569 ; W . Hopkins , Treas . 1385 5 R - Taylor , 140 ; F . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 216 S ; J . N . Davis , S . W . 33 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 ; Charles Lee , I . G . 1624 ; W . F . Coles , 41 ; H . S . Hobday , P . M . 609 ; E . Shalless , 140 ; L . V . Walker , W . M . 22 ; W . F . Fitch , 1541 ; H .

Colwell , 4 S 3 ; W . T . Roberts , 1 S 27 ; J . N . Black , 3 ; C F . Hogard , P . P . G . S . of Wks . Essex ; J . E . L ^ yd , P . M . 28 ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . P . G . W . Surrey ; T . Owen , P . M . 12 S 7 ; C . J . Edwards , P . M . 231 ; B . Norman , J . W . 2020 ; Sidney Spreal , 822 ; John Williams , Rev . H . P . Wakefield , Chap . 1 G 01 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and

others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The report of the Committee of Finance was received and adopted , and on the motion of Bro . Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., the visitor's fee was increased . The communication of the M . W . Pro G . Master was considered , and the Secretary instructed to for-

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ward a favourable reply to the latter portion of that circular . The W . M . then rose and intimated to the brethren that a duty had devolved upon him which afforded him extreme pleasure , and addressing Bro . Rev . Dr . Brette , P . M ., Sec , said : Bro . Dr . Brette , as one of the founders of this lodge , its second Worshipful Master , and for many years its Secretary , you have by your kind and genial manner , and

the great interest you have taken in its welfare , confirmed us in the opinion that to you we owe its success . When some years ago we wanted a Secretary you came forward and generously undertook those duties , and we all know how well they have been carried out . We have thought that the time has arrived when we should mark our appreciation of your valuable services , and it is now my

duty to ask your acceptance of a claret jug and goblets . The members of this lodge have but one wish , and that is that the G . A . O . T . U . may be pleased to grant you longlife to be with us . In the name of the Aldersgate Lodge , I present you with this mark of esteem and regard of the members . The presentation consisted of a very handsome silver claret jug and goblets , bearing the

inscription" Presented to Bro . Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Middx ., by the members of the Aldersgate Lodge , No . 16 57 , as a mark of personal esteem and regard . " Bro . the Rev . Dr . Brette , in reply , said : Worshipful Master , if ever a man has been taken by surprise it is I , for I had not the slightest idea of what you were going- to do when you JULI addressed me . If I had

any doubt that Masons can keep a secret , it would certainly no longer exist in my mind . Whatever I have done in the past I have done it con amore , for I always had a great liking for this lodge , whose first W . M . is one of my greatest friends . When our first Secretary left us , I accepted the office left vacant , and for a few years acted as vour Secretary . When pressure of work at

Christ ' s Hospital , and in the University of London , and in that of New Zealand , obliged me to ask you to relieve me of my duties , you , worshipful sir , undertook to fulfil them . But , when it became the wish of the brethren to place you in the chair of K . S ., I at once offered again my humble services to enable you to be our W . M . Now , although you are going to leave the chair which you have occupied

with eclat , I will not resign the office of Secretary , for , as the W . M . elect is going to invest you with the collar of I . P . M ., I do not think you ought to act as Secretary as well for the ensuing year . With regard to your very kind and most handsome present , Worshipful Master and brethren , 1 really do not think 1 deserve it , for I have only done my duty , and I am perfectly sure that any one

of you would have acted as I did . However , I thank you from the very bottom of my heart , and , as long as I live , I shall never forget your great kindness towards me . The Grand Secretary having assumed the chair , the installation ceremony was proceeded with , and Bro . Edward Anderton , the W . M . elect , was duly installed as W . M . A banner was erected behind the chair bearing the coat of

arms of the VV . M ., and the motto— "bupero non cedo . " Bro . Anderton , W . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Vickery , S . W . ; J . Renals , J . W . j A . Brookman , P . M ., Treasurer ; Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., P . G . C . Middx ., Secretary ; A . B . Hudson , S . D . ; F . Crockford , J . D . ; J . Larkin , D . C . ; E . F . B . Fuller and G . Rawhnson , Stwds . Bro . M . R . Webb being

unavoidably absent , his investiture as I . G . was postponed . ' Ihe Grand Secretary , as Installing Master , then delivered the addresses in his usual admirable manner . Bro . Anderton , W . M ., presented a Past Master's jewel to Bro . Jolliffe , I . P . M ., and said that one of the most agreeable duties that falls to a VV . M . was the presentation of the jewel to the l . P . M . It signifies that he has discharged his duties

satisfactorily , and testifies to the esteem and regard with which he is held . Bro . Jolliffe was well known to them all as a hard working Mason , ready to assist in anything that was for the good of the Cralt , or their lodge in particular . He had much pleasure in presenting him with the jewel as a mark of the appreciation of the members at his services , and he was sure he was only expressing the

sentiments of all when he said he hoped Bro . Jolliffe would be spared for many years to wear it and to look upon it as a memento of his year of office . Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , I . P . M ., in thanking the W . M . and brethren for the jewel , said he should always look upon it with great pleasure , for it would bring back to his memory one of the pleasantest years of his life . The W . Master

having signified his intention of representing the lodge at the next Festival of tbe Girls' School , the sum of 25 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to be placed on his list . On the motion of Bro . Benton , P . M ., the Secretary was instructed to write to the relatives of the late Bro . Hyde Pullen , an honorary member of the lodge , expressing

the sympathy of the members at their irreparable loss . There being no further Masonic business for transaction , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and ( Masonic toasts were subsequently honoured .

The W . M . said the first toast on the list was one , which in every company of English gentleman , whether Masons or not , was always received with loyalty and enthusiasm . It was " The Queen and the Craft . " It was not his intention to dilate upon the many virtues which adorn the character of their Sovereign . She had reigned for 50 years , during which time they had enjoyed greater

privileges , greater security , and greater blessings in the form of domestic peace , happiness , and comfort , than any other nation in the world . Although her Majesty had passed through bereavements and anxieties in the government of her dominions , she had always known and felt that she had the heartfelt sympathies of her people . He asked them to drink to the health of the gieatest and best monarch that ever graced the throne .

In proposing " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M , " the W . M . said that he need say very little about the toast . H . R . H . inherited the good qualities of his mother , and it was very gratifying to the nation to see him develope much of that high culture , and that transcendent ability of his father . In Masonry H . R . H . was very popular aud especially amongst the city lodges ,

"The Grand Officers" was next given by the W . M . who remarked that it was only those who were acquainted with Masonic work in high latitudes , who knew how much the Craft was indebted to the Grand Offiersfor their labours . Although he could but introduce the toast in a feeble manner , he was sure it would be received with every feeling of respect and cordiality . They were not favoured with many Grand Officers , but there were present Bros . J . Derby

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Allcroft , P . G . Treasurer , the Grand Secretary , and Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., thanked the W . M . very heartily for the manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their reception of it . He felt quite sure all present would agree with him that those who

had the pleasure of attending Grand Lodge would know how well the proceedings were conducted , under thc presidency of the two noblemen , the Pro G . M . and the Dep . G . M . He could only express a hope that the Grand Officers would try to discharge their duties to the satisfaction of the brethren .

Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe said , as the I . P . M ., it fell to his lot ( 0 propose "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " Bro . Anderton was one of the initiates of their lodge , and on the night of his ititiation a brother was heard to remark that in him they would have a good Mason . That brother was right , for every office the W . M . had filled , he had

carried out to the credit of the lodge . At last they had the pleasure of seeing him Worshipful Master , and in that position he would still further add to the credit of the lodge . He gave them the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " and was sure they would join him in wishing Bro . Anderton a prosperous year of office .

Bro . Edward Anderton , W . M ., thanked the l . P . M . for the kind manner in which he had introduced the toast , and the brethren for the cordiality with which they had received it . His great fear was that being so young in Masonry he should fail in performing the duties of the chair . He could only promise them that he would do his best , and would try to tho utmost of his ability to promote that good feeling

and harmony without which no lodge could flourish . The l . P . M . had referred to his exertions , and he might say that he had done his best , and had been rewarded if the duties he had performed had met with their satisfaction . He again thanked them all , and hoped when he handed over his trust , it would be with the consciousness that he had performed it to their satisfaction .

Bro . J . Derby Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., then gave "The Installing Master . " He said the W . M . had entrusted him with the gavel , empowering him to propose that toast , and he had great pleasure in bringing it forward , for he knew it would meet with hearty enthusiasm . It had fallen to his lot on many occasions to welcome the Grand Secretary as Installing Master , and as that brother had been good

enough to take the position of honorary member , they welcomed him on the present occasion as one of themselves . For the duty he had performed that night they owed him a debt of thanks and giatitude . A ceremony might be very interesting and good in itself , but they all knew how much depended upon the ceremonialist . When the ceremonialist was the Grand Secretary , who was so well versed in everyconnected

thing with the Craft , and whose delivery was so clear and distinct , it gave them a higher idea of the ritual . For some reason or another , it seemed to him ( Bro . Allcroft ) that the Grand Secretary was very fond of coming there , and it seemed like an annual occurrence that they should see him present . He thought that , considering the many duties Bro . Col . Clerke had to perform , and the

great tax upon his time , they had good cause to be thankful to him for his favour . They had all been highly impressed , for his visit was one of the events to which they looked forward , and they felt as they went away that they had learned something of the principles and tenets of Freemasonry . They tendered to the Grand Secretary a hearty vote of thanks for his presence , and for the way in which

he had performed the duties of Installing Master , and he hoped that the events of the evening might be a forecast of a happy year of office for the W . M . Much as they loved those who had gone before , the members looked forward with anticipation to the year of office of the present W . M ., and they felt that when at a future time it might be the Grand Secretary ' s good pleasure to install another W .

Master , they would be able confidently to say that the present installation had been a happy event . He begged to propose , with good wishes , " ihe Health of the installing Master , their good friend , Bro . Col . Clerke , Grand Secretary . " lhe Grand Secretary , in reply , said he could assure them that he felt veiy much flattered b y the far too kind

expressions used . It was very good of tiro . Allcroft to speak of him like that ; but he felt that he must join issue with him . He must take the opposite side , and say that , on the contrary , he was very grateful to that lodge for receiving him , and to the P . M . ' s for permitting him to officiate . He confessed that he did not accept the invitations he received to install W . M . 's , and their ' s was the only lodge in which

he did it . Bro . Allcroft was good enough to very plainly hint that he was a good Mason , and , on the doctrine of evidence , a good Mason frequents a good lodge . He believed he had installed seven of the Nestors on the left of the chair , and they did credit to his performance . Through the mystic laying on of hands they had all turned out good W . M . 's , and he hoped the stock coming on would be as

good . As they had heard his voice a good deal on that occasion , he would not detain thern much longer , but assured them of the pleasure it had afforded him to visit that lodge , where there were so many of his personal friends . If all the P . M . ' s agreed , and the W . M . should ask him , it was quite possible , God willing , that he might be there again a year hence . He could only say it would afford him as much pleasure next year to give his services as it had done on the present occasion .

Ihe Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors , " and and said their lodge was always delighted to honour this toast , for the members were indebted to the visiting brethren for many enjoble evenings . There were present that evening a number of very distinguished Masons , some of them from distant parts . He heard a brother in the lodge convey Heart y good wishes" from New Zealand , and assured him

they were very glad to see him . 'I hey had also two other important Masons in the persons of Bro . C F . Hogard , P . P . G . S . of Works Essex , and a very old friend of his own to whom he was indebted for a very considerable amount of medical advice . He would therefore ask them to express the sentiments of the visitors , and he begged to assure them that the members were always glad to see them and would be on future occasions . He asked

them to drink to "The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros , C Hogard , Dr . Strong , and H . S . Hobday . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . P . G . S . of Works Essex , tendered his thanks on behalf of the visiting brethren . The W . M . has kindly coupled his name to respond , but he assured them he considered it a very arduous duty to perform when he looked round and saw the large array of visitors present .