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Masters was formed , and the W . M . elect was duly installed n the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being very ably performed . The following * officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . A . Lister , I . P . M . ; H . T . Raw , S . W . ; W . S . M . Raw , J . W . ; W . H . Morson , P . M ., Treas . ; H .

A . Stunt , P . M ., Sec ; H . Neville , S . D . ; T . R . Cass , l . D . ; E . Morson , I . G . ; A . Le Cren , D . C . ; E . Salter , Stwd . ; and G . Harris-m , Tyler . Bro . H . A . Stunt , P . M ., then impressively delivered the addresses to the W . M . and the officers . . A very handsome jewel was then presented to Bro . A . Lister for his able services in the chair durinsr the

past year , and a Past Master s collar jewel was also presented to Bro . W . H . Morson , P . M ., for his services in connection with the removal of the lodge last year . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , at which about 40 brethren were present . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with the enthusiasm and respect usually accorded

by Freemasons , Bro . A . Lister , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and in doing so congratulated the members on their having so excellent a W . M ., who had always taken a great interest in the Craft , and he hoped he would have as large an amount of work to do as he had had . He also congratulated them on their steady increase since the removal of the lodge , and , in conclusion , thanked

the brethren for the handsome jewel they had presented him . The W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . A . Lister for his kind words in proposing the toast and the brethren for the hearty way in which they had received it , and assured the brethren that he would do his utmost to carry out his duties to their satisfaction and for the good of the lodge . The toast of " The Initiate " was next given , and in doing *

so the W . M . referred to the great interest he took in the ceremony , and he was sure he would prove an earnest brother and an acquisition to the lodge . Bro . A . Smith replied in very able and feeling terms , and thanked the brethren , and expressed his intention to do his utmost to prove himself earnest and true . The toast of "The Visitors" followed , which wis

responded to by Bro . F . Hilton , P . M . 1475 . Then followed the toast of "The Installing * Master , " which was duly responded to by Bro . Stunt , P . M . After the toasts of "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters , " and " Officers , " responded to in due course by each , a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast .

Besides the officers named above , the following were among the brethren present . Bros . A . J . Martin , P . M . ; J . M . Buckley , P . M . ; F . M . Hale , T . W . Spencer , F . W . Pearce , W . F . Temple , Miles Thompson , VV . Wright , G . C . Pike , E . A . Rice , and W . Orton . The visitors were Bros . C . F . Luckhurst , P . M . 1604 ; J . Spicer , P . M . 1263 ; ] . A . Smith , P . M . 1260 ; E . H . Gary , W . M . 1625 ; F .

Hilton , P . M . 1475 ; J . Loader , P . M . and Sec . 1475 ; J . Dunn , P . M . 1475 ; H . Martin , S . W . 1475 ( W . M . elect ); C . M . Orhen , P . M . 452 ; R . Seker , P . M . 435 ; j . Jenkins , S . W . 12 C 9 ; R . J . Radford , 115 S ; J . H . Paswin , 2205 ; Thos . Parker , 2271 ; and R . Odell , 2077 .

1 he Worshipful Master had provided an excellent concert , in which Miss Annie Swinfen , Miss Florence Venning , and Bros . Henry Yates and Rushton Odell took part , and some excellent quartettes and songs were given , Bro . Stunt , P . M ., assisting in the humorous element . Bro . Rushton Odell acted as musical director in his usual able manner .

All Saints Lodge ( No . 1716 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the offices of the Poplar Board of Works on Thursday , the iSth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . E . C . Knowles , W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . H . Harland , I . P . M . ; J . K . Coleman , P . M . ; and others . The following officers were present : Bros . S .

Kirk , S . W . ; C . W . Raymond , J . W . ; W . J . Rundell , Sec . ; A . Moore , J . D . ; C . R . Allen , D . C ; F . J . Waterson , I . G . ; J osh . Rundell , Stwd . ; and Grout , Org . Among the members were . Bros . E . S . Ladbrook , F . W . Whitlock , J . North , R . Varton , W . Gibbs , A . James , A . Slade , J . Leslie de Vine , M . Lexton , W . Damant , W . Bland , N . Hamblin , jun ., H . Jungblut , W .

Andrews , W . J . Bush , E . Jones , G . ' Kendell , J . C . Carpenter , J . Smith , A . A . Merrell , and E . Tidman . Visitors : Bros . G . Parrett , VV . M . 1259 ; A . Arrowsmith , 733 ; W . H . Pettitt , 225 ; E . Manguerel , 1805 ; and J . Mills , 1 765 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes being read and

confirmed , Bro . Harris and two other brethren were , after satisfactorily replying to the customary questions , passed to the Second Degree . Other Masonic business having been disposed of , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The loyal toasts and that of" The Grand Officers " were

then proposed in fitting terms by the W . M ., and were enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . Harland , I . P . M , in a neat little speech , next proposed "The W . M ., " who briefly responded , and afterwards proposed "The Past Masters . " To this Bro . Harland brielly replied , and Bro . Coleman referred to his long connection with the

lodge as one of its founders . He was always ready to respond to the call of duty , and would on all occasions whenever in his power give assistance in imparting knowledge to the brethren . All Saints Lodge held the first place in his heart , and could always command his attendance . Among those responding for "The Officers , " Bro . W . J . Rundell spoke to some length , and expressed the

feelings of his heart when he appealed to all his brother officers to do their best to assist the W . M . in his onerous duties . To support the well-earned character of the lodge implied no light task , and the VV . M . had hitherto worthily sustained its reputation . Other toasts were proposed , and duly honoured , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings of the evening .

Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the iGth inst ., when a large number of brethren attended to witness the installation of Bro . James J . Woolley as W . M . The members present included Bros . Theodore H . Tilton , VV . M . ; lames

J . Woolley , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; VV . Hancock , J . VV . ; J . tf . Gumming , Treas . ; George Reynolds , Sec ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . D . ; j . Skinner , J . D . ; A . Harris , I . G . ; Herbert VV . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; F . Jackson , J . Rowe , C . O . Burgess , Dr . I . Zacharie , Brackstone Baker , P . M ., P . G . D . ; and many others . The following visitors were present : Bros ,

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D . ] . J . Lyle , I . P . M . 10 G 3 ; G . S . Bigley , P . M . 129 S ; S . E . Southgate , W . M . 700 ; Walter Webber , I . P . M . 703 ; A . R . Trew , P . M . 959 ; J . Cox , P . M . 190 ; F . Herald , P . M . 1056 ; C . M . Coxon , S . W . 227 S ; E . J . Towers , P . M . 15 ; Edwd . Stimson , P . M . 15 ; H . G . Danby , S . W . 1056 ; G . Foan , S . VV . 1614 ; G . Stacy , P . M . 1 C 14 ; E . Smith , S . D . 1141 ; C . Rawles , P . M . 1 CS 5 : E . Shrimpton ,

-P . M . 165 S ; li . H . Buckeridge , W . M . 15 . ; G . E . Edwards , P . M . 907 ; VV . Haynes Dunn , VV . M . 129 S ; J . W . Halliday , P . M . 1305 ; VV . Urwin , J . VV . 1 G 14 ; C . H . Ellis , P . M . 19 S 2 ; A . VV . Bush , J . D . 1 G 5 ; H . W . G . Abell , S . W . 1797 ; W . Crawford , P . M . 127 ; A . Hamilton , P . M . 917 ; J . H . Guy ton , P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; A . Smith , VV . M . 93 ; C . Grassi , P . M . ; J . W . Belsham ,

I . G . 1614 ; J . Wise , P . M . 1614 ; Dr . J . J . Wedgwood , P . M . ; D . Jamss , P . M . 969 ; T . Adams , P . M . 1 S 1 ; A . L . Bullen , S . D . 1614 ; W . H . Winter , S D . 1178 ; Dr . A . Orwin , W . M . 1491 ; Kofi Asaam , Gold Coast , 773 ; W . VV . Lee , S . VV . 23 S 1 ; R . Dawson , 73 ( I . C . ); and many others , making over 120 brethren present . Lodge was formally opened , the minutes confirmed , and

letters of regret for non-attendance announced from Bros . Lord Folkestone , Sir Polydore De Keyser , General Laurie , Justice Way , Major Tennent , and others . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . J . J . Woolley as W . M . in a very able and impressive manner . The following appointments were made : Bros . Theodore H . Tilton , I . P . M . ; Walter Hancock , S . W . ; G . Herbert

Reynolds , J . W . ; Rev . John S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; John B . Gumming , Treas . ; George Reynolds , Sec ; John Skinner , S . D . ; Arthur Harris , J . D . ; Fredk . Jackson , I . G . ; John B . Grieve , D . C ; Herbert W . Schartau , P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; James Rowe , Charles O . Burgess , and Gustave A . Bergholz , Stwds . ; and Robt . F . Potter , Tyler . The addresses were effectively rendered

by the Installing Master , Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for his performance of the ceremony . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Tilton , I . P . M ., and duly acknowledged . The lodge having received one of five jewels sent to London as souvenirs of the visit of Bro . Vrooman , G . M . New York , U . S . A ., and other American Masons to London , the W . M . presented it to Bro . Geo . Reynolds , Secretary , as the

most suitable recipient for it , and as the one most entitled to wear it on behalf of the lodge . The Secretary read a letter received from Bro . C . P . McCalla , P . G . M . Philadelphia , U . S . A ., thanking the lodge for the vote of condolance and symp * thy in his late bereavement . Lodge was closed , and a banquet enjoyed in the Victoria Hall , under the personal superintendence of Bro . G . P . Bertini , the respected manager , after which the usual toasts

were given . Previous to proposing the first toast , the W . M . remarked that , as there was a good entertainment in store for the brethren , his remarks throughout the evening would be as brief as possible , and his example was followed by subsequent speakers . Under the direction of Bro . H . Schartau , Org ., a choice programme of music had been arranged ,

and was carried out in its entirety in a manner that charmed and delighted all present . Bro . Schartau was assisted by the Meister Glee Singers and Master Steward . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., having replied in the briefest manner possible for "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . gave " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States and Canada . "

Bro . Theodore H . Tilton , P . G . M . Sth Division New York City , in response , said he could only repeat what he had said on former occasions . There were at present on the other side 51 or 52 Grand Lodges and nearly 700 , 000 Freemasons . The corner-stone of the Asylum for Children and Aged People was laid on the 2 ist May by Bro . Vrooman , the initiative in the matter being taken by New York , and Bro . Hayes

being the Chairman of the Building Committee . The American brethren who recently visited England had the pleasure of going over thc three Masonic Institutions here and made a minute examination , and if anything could be done in America to improve on them it would be done . He thanked the W . M . for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received by the brethren .

Bro . T . H . Tilton , I . P . M ., then proceeded to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " who had been installed that evening . This much he could say of Bro . Woolley , W . M . —that he was one of the first founders of the lodge , and had been steadfast in his purpose and steadfast in his adherence to it . The VV . M . had worked his way up steadily from J . D ., and now occupied the chair of the lodge , and one

and all present felt a sense of pleasjre at seeing him occupy that position . Bro . Woolley was a Mason of considerable prominence in England , and had done much for Freemasonry and for Charity , and now came forward as the W . M . of the Anglo-American Lodge . Without further preface he asked the brethren to drink to the health of their W . M .

Bro . j . J . Woolley , W . M ., having returned thanks , said it was his firm intention , and had been from the moment he signed the petition , and he thought his name WJS first on the list , to take an interest in the lodge . He had had that lodge at heart in conjunction with Bro . Reynolds , and together they had worked , and it was the fault of neither if the lodge had not prospered . He was only too pleased to

work if the members brought good and true men into it . He thanked them again for the kindly manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Installing Master , " and said that those wha saw the work could not go away without being affected by the efficient manner in which it was performed . Bro . Kedge , P . M ., was a young

man , and it therefore redounded to his credit to have so soon mastered the ceremony , and to have performed it For two successsive years to the satisfaction of all the members . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., responded , and said the I . P . M . told him it was impossible he could undertake the work , having regard to the fact that the English working was so different from the American . He therefore considered it

was only his duty and privilege to step into the breach and perforin the ceremony . He felt that many of the W . M . ' s observations were scarcely deserved , but he could say that he endeavoured to work lhe ceremony to the best of his ability , and if ic had afforded them gratification he was

perfectly satisfied . Bro . Theodore H . Tilton , I . P . M ., rcplyingfor "Thel . P . M . and Past Masters , " expressed his regret that their lirst distinguished Past Master , Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., was not present to speak for himself . They all knew the dignity and ecldt that brother gave to the inauguration and

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institution of the lodge , being as he was the representativ of so many Grand Lodges in the United States . Follo w ; C him they had other Masters , and then Bro . Kedge , P . M . ¦&¦ $ performed not only the ceremonies of the different Degreo ° but also the installation in a very able manner . S peakin for himself he had but little to say . He had endeavoured

during the past year to perform his du'ies to the best of ]> * ability , but being an American Mason it was very difiicil u to forget what he had learned and take up English Masonrv While he had installed about 50 Masters in America \ would be difficult to install one here . He thanked them ' on behalf of the Past Masters for the cordiality with which th toast had been received .

Bro . E . Stimson , P . M . 15 , responded for" The Visitors " and said that as a member of No . 15 Lodge he was pleased to see Bro . Woolley in the proud position of W . M . of this lodge , knowing he had worked hard in Masonry . ' ]*| , „ visitors had thoroughly ^ enjoyed their visit , having had a perfect Masonic treat in the lodge in witnessing the in . stallation ceremony .

Bro . Kofi Asaam , 773 , Gold Coast , said that as a rule brethren over here were very curious when they came into contact with brethren from the far country—the Dark Con . tinent . There was no doubt about it , it was a dark continent , but thanks to exploration it was becoming a liwU country . He was pleased to attend that night through the kindness of the J . VV ., whom he met during his Easter

vacation . He had no idea there was such a grand lodge as he had seen that evening . In his lodge they initiated according to the American initiation , although they were working under the Grand Lodge of England . When he returned home after his course of studies he should inform his brethren that he was at a meeting where both sides were represented . He was glad to have the opportunity

of saying that he hoped Englishmen and Americans would make the best of the results of the expeditions sent to Africa to open the country , for Africa would never come up to anything good unless they came into contact with a civilised country . He hoped the W . M . would have a good * year of office as W . M . The Worshipful Master in submitting " The Treasurer

and Secretary , " said that Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , had been the most hard working Mason in the lodge from its conception , and no one had done more for it . Bro . Cummin " the Treasurer , had also rendered good valuable service to the lodge . Bro . Gumming , Treas ., having replied , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , thanked the VV . M . most sincerely for the kind and

flattering terms used in investing him that evening , and he would endeavour to serve him truly and faithfully during his year . Anything he could do for the prosperity of . the lodge , of which he claimed , he might say , to be the originator , he would do to the best of his ability . Few knew the amount of correspondence taking place between this and other lodges on the , other side of the Atlantic . The

lodge was formed to cement that good fellowship which should exist between England and America , and there was no greater proof of its success than the jewel which had been sent from the Grand Master of New York and presented to him in the lodge that night . He appreciated the W . M . ' s remarks , and it was a great delight to know they had had a successful evening . The W . M . and he had worked together to bring the meeting to a successful issue ,

and he felt every brother had enjoyed himself both in the lodge and at the banquet table . He would do his best wilh his whole heart to make the lodge a success , not only during the coming year , but he hoped , for many years , and he wished the VV . M . a happy year of office , and the Anglo-American Lodge every prosperity . "The Officers" toast having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , and the brethren on parting expressed themselves as having had a most enjoyable time .

? - PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BATTLE . Abbey . Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing little lodge was held on Thursday , the iSth instant , at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . W . Augustus Raper , W . M . ; J . B . Foster , S . W . ; W . Lamborn , as J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . MP . P . G . P ., Treas . ; R . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; Jesse Chance , as S . D . ; T . W . Avis , J . D . J JFielding , Organist ; W . T . Jordan , P . M ., D . of C . J George Smith , as I . G . j W . J . Newman , Tyler ; James lowuu

Hodson , C J . Homsett , L . if . St . John , F . Ii . , S . E . McMillen , H . J . Noakes , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Wright , W . M . 311 , Provincial Grand Steward ; F . C Edwards , W . M . 40 ; W . j . Palmer , W . M . 34-5 L . W . Paynter , W . M . S 51 ; R . Weston , W . M . i 3 ° 3 ' ' Geo . Masters , VV . M . 1797 ; W . S . Allen , I . P . M- -t J . M . Jenkins , P . M . 341 ; Rev . R . W . Loosemorc , 1 » - 974 , P . P . G . Chap . Yorks ; J . Tidmarsh , W . M . 3 i <* 3 * C Loud , P . M . 709 ; C . E . Botley , P . M . 199 6 , 40 ; JT 1

Parker , S . W . 414 ; J- B . Guy . G . W . Veness , " Tyrrell , A . G . Hickman , T . T . Horton , and H . Dunk , a " of 40 ; and others . . The minutes of last regular meeting and of a ' '<' emergency meeting were read and confirmed , and let were read from Bros . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C , " * , ' D . P . G . M . ; Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Sec . ; * * •'' Freeman . P . G . Sec ; Dr . Trollone . P . G . W . ; Col . A- V * tn

Brookfield , I . P . M . 341 , and many others , regretting inability to attend , and offering their congratulations to W . M . elect . The VV . M ., Bro . Raper , having passed n' ^ II . J . Noakes to the Second Degree , Bro . Jordan , j ¦ O . D . C , presented Bro . John Belcher Foster , S . W ., W W . M . for the benefit of installation , and the oeremonv then duly performed by the VV . M ., who received tn

sistanc : of ' -iros . Lamborn and Jordan , the former v ^ delivering the address to the W . M . in a most elo'l ^ manner , which was listened to most attentively and fe ^ appreciated , and the latter , a younger but very able - , ^ delivered the addresses to the officers and _ brethren , installation ceremony was very ably and ' P' ! "' | ' * nis ' iin » formed by Bro . Raper , who thus put the ll ^ J touches to the very excellent work he has P ost 01

during his year of office , which has been one ^ . prosperous in the history of the lodge . The olli ^ ;\ pointed and invested by the W . M . were Bf . ' Avis , Raper , I . P . M . ; J . VV . Pepper , S . VV . ; s .. , , st J . W . ; I-L G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P-, Ir . , iea rer , time ); R . Hughes , P . M ., P . P . G . Standard " ^ . Sec ; F . W . Hotham , S . D . ; F . G . Ticeluust , J