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Bro . Driver , in responding , said that the Treasurer had something to say about lhe services he had rendered . He had to prove , by his work in the future , that he had deserved the thanks they were giving him in anticipation . > " The Officers of the Lodge " was next given , and the toast coupled with the names of the S . W ., Bro . Lord

Molesworth , and the J . VV ., Bro . Ellis . Bro . Lord iV-oIesworth said he was pleased to belong to the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , whose prosperity was assured under the VV . M ., Bro . Matier . He had not , he regretted to say , been able to render the lodge all the services he could have wi-thcd ; but he trusted the coming year would be more fruitful . Bro . Ellis also replied .

The pleasure of the evening was much increased by the admirable singing of Bros . Dudley , Thomas , and T . W . Price , * while Bro . Dr . Lott kindly performed some instrumental music . The meeting was a most successful one , and the banquet provided by Bro . Hamp was of the choicest description . The jewels presented to the I . P . M . and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1928 ) . —On Saturday , the 13 th inst ., the ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at the Brixton Hall , Acre Lane , Brixton . There was a large attendance of brethren , including Bros . Charles Pardon , W . M . ; William Duckworth , I . P . M . ; VV . O . Goldsmith , S . W . ; John C Duckworth , J . W . ; H . Massey , P . M ., Treas . ; R . ] . Albery , Sec ; Dr . Griffiths , S . D . ; Herbert Wright ,

J . D . ; W . T . Perkins , I . G . ; J . H . Thomas , D . C ; A . E . Peachey , Org . ; C Basil Cooke , W . S . ; E . E . Peacock , W . S . ; Thos . Minstrell , P . M . ; James Macintyre , lohn Moore , W . Potts , W . S . Seabrooke , George Welsh , F . H . Gale , F . Saunders , W . J . Fisher , Jas . Adair , C K . Moore , P . Hugh , VV . J . Innes , J . C Manning , John Allan , Chas . Lock , H . J . Saunderson , Wallace Husk , S . James , and

others . Visitors : Bros . Harrison ( Gibraltar ) , G . S . Graham , Frederick Cundy , A . J . Rogers , M . Vizetelly , C Younghusband , and Leyland Cross . The lodge having been opened , Mr . VV . E . Pitt , of the Press Association , was unanimously elected , but he not being present his initiation was postponed until a future occasion . Bros . Wallace , Husk , and Samuel James were

then passed to the Second Degree , the perfect work of the W . M . giving gjeat satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Goldsmith , the S . W ., was next unanimously elected to the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . Bro . Massey was reelected Treasurer , and Bro Very , as Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was cordially voted to the outgoing Master , Bro . Pardon , and the brethren adjourned to supper .

In the course of the evening the W . M . congratulated the brethren on the remarkable progress of the lodge , and he alluded at some length to the important step the lodge had taken , under his direction , with reference to the Lodge Benevolent Fund . They had early in the year agreed to set aside for their Benevolent Fund a considerable per centage of their lodge income , and what had been an

experiment and a leap in the dark had turned out to be a leap in the bright sunshine of success . They hoped in a few years to have a large and substantial Fund of their own , which he was sure would be administered in a just and fraternal spirit . Bro . Basil Cooke , in responding to thc toast of "The Officers , " informed the brethren that during the Church Congress week at Wakefield he visited the Unanimity

Lodge , No . 154 , and enjoyed a most cordial and fraternal welcome from the brethren of that lodge . During the evening much harmony prevailed , Bro . F . Cundy singing in bis best style several beautiful songs . Bro G . S . Graham , who was in splendid form , greatly amused the brethren , and further efforts on the part of Bros . Rogers , Potts , Vizetelly , F . Saunders , and F . H . Gale all aided to make up a most pleasant and enjoyable evening . The brethren separated about eleven o'clock .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1962 ) . —The election meeting of this popular lodge was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , when there was a goodly attendance of members and visitors , under the presidency of Bro . W . McDougall , W . M . Amongst those also present were Bros . A . H . Sandle , S . W . ; H . F . Bing , , M . C , acting as J . W . ( in the absence of Bro . Tasman , through indisposition ); E .

McDowall , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C Claridge , P . M ., isec . ; L . V . Walker , S . D . ; J . C Tilt , J . D . ; j . W . Smith , Org . ; J . Green , I . G . ; G . Gregory , Stwd . ; N . Green , P . M . ; A . Haig-Brown , P . M . ; and many other brethren . Thevisitors included Bros . E . Blake , I . P . M . 507 ; T . J . Noakes , S W . 507 ; G . Davidson , 1024 ; T . Thomson , S . W . and W . M . elect 1597 » an & ti . J . Amphlett . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the

minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Bro . A . M . Hancock was passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being most efficiently performed by the W . M ., assisted by his ollicers . The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M . ior the ensuing year , their choice falling unanimously upon Bro . A . H . Sandle , who had ably discharged the duties of the S . W . ' s chair . Bro . E . McDowall was

reelected Treasurer , with thanks for his past services ; and the Tyler , Bro . Lackland , was also re-appointed . It was resolved , amidst acclamation , that a Past Master's jewel should be presented to Bro . McDougall on his retirement from the chair , the duties of which he had so " ably and efficiently discharged during his tenure of office . After some discussion it was unanimously resolved that the London

Rifle Brigade Fund of Benevolence be managed by a Committee , consisting of the W . M ., S . W „ J . VV ., Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary . " Some routine business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed with the customary harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar-room , vihei e dinner was served in Bro . F . H . Clemow's usually excellent style .

The prefatory toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . « . Haig-Brown , I . P . M ., rose with pleasure to propose 'The Health of the W . M ., " though that pleasure was mingled with a certain amount of regret , inasmuch as this Was the last occasion on which he should have the

opportunity of submitting that toast . They all looked back with satisfaction upon the year during which Bro . McDougall had been Master of the lodge , and hoped he would remain with them many years to carry on his breast the record which the brethren had unanimously voted to him that night , w his having served the most important position in the London Rifle Brigade Lodge . ] He was reminded that their

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W . M . had attained the distinction of being champion shot of the London Rifle Brigade this year . In wishing their W . M . long life , happiness and prosperity , he expressed the hope that they might for many years have the pleasure of his company , and that his interest in the welfare of the lodge might continue unabated . The VVorshipful Master , in the course of his response , said he had always taken a deep interest in everything

connected with the London Rifle Brigade , with which he had been associated for the last 16 years . During that time he had made many close friends , and ventured to believe he had not missed a single evening . In joining the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , and being one of its founders , he felt confident it would be a success , because his experience had been that whatever the members of the Brigade took in

hand they carried through and ensured for it success . It always afforded him the greatest possible pleasure to meet the members of the lodge or the Brigade , or any one associated with the Brigade . For voting him that handsome award for the very small services he rendered to the lodge he felt exceedingly grateful , and he tendered them his hearty thanks , concluding by expressing the hope that he might be associated with the Iodge for many years to come .

Bros . Blake and Thomson having acknowledged the cordial reception that had been extended to the visitors , a distinguishing characteristic of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , The Worshipful Master proposed , in felicitous terms , "The Health of the VV . M . Elect , " in doing which he expressed his conviction that Bro . Sandle would occupy the chair with credit to himself , and satisfaction to the

brethren . Bro . Sandle , S . VV ., could not find words adequately to express the gratification he felt at having been appointed as VV . M . of that eminent lodge ; but trusted he might be spared to carry out the duties of that high office with satisfaction to the brethren . In doing so he felt sure he should be ably assisted by the junior officers , and by the brethren generally of the lodge .

The Worshipful Master then gave "The Health of the Past Masters , " including the Treasurer and Secretary , whose services he eulogised as eminently satisfactory and conducive to the stability and well-being of the Iodge . Bro . Haig-Brown having expressed the interest which he and the other P . M . ' s felt in the lodge , The Treasurer said , with respect to their Benevolent Fund , he thought it was a good thing that a Committee

should be appointed , so that in the event of a case occurring , which he hoped might not be for many years , they might deal with it at once , and without bringing it before lhe lodge . If a brother belonging to the lodge had unfortunately to make application for assistance , his case would be enquired into by the Committee , and nothing more would be said in respect of it , and none of the brethren would know who had been relieved except the Committee .

He knew for a fact that £ 10 or £ 20 might be the means of assisting a brother over a difficulty for the time being ; but he would not like his name to be brought before the brethren and his affairs discussed in the lodge room , perhaps when there might be visitors present . He was therefore pleased that the motion for the appointment of a Committee was carried so unanimously , and for the confidence which the brethren had reposed in that Committee .

The Secretary , in his response , expiessed the pride he felt at having retained that position ever since the commencement of the Iodge . It was a pleasure to witness the prosperity nf the lodge , and to know it had done good suit and service in the cause of Charity . He thoroughly agreed with what the Treasurer had said respecting the Benevolent Fund , for he was convinced occasions sometimes arose when temporary assistance saved a man where otherwise

his prospects might be shattered . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge" was next given , and responded toby Bro . Bing in suitable terms ; and the proceedings were concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening some capital songs and recitations were given , and the reunion was of a most enjoyable character .

ST . MARK'S COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 2157 ) . —The first meeting of this Iodge after its consecration took place on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , Westminster . There were present Bros . Rev . J . Henry Smith , B . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , W . M . ; James Easterbrook , M . A ., S . W . ; John O'Connell , J . VV . ; T . Cross , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Tidmarsh , W . Goulden , I . G . ; A .

G . Fleming , D . C ; J . K . Phillips and K . H . Catling , Stewards ; A . P . Lye , G . W . Stevens , G . H . Heathcote , and F . Flood , 1929 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the consecration ceremony and the installation of the W . M . were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the following gentlemen for initiation , which proved unanimous in each case : Messrs . John Stanton , J . L .

Johnson , Alfred Streeter , Henry J . Whitehouse , j . T . Thompson , R . J . Hennings , and Thomas E . Cattell . The first five gentlemen were then initiated into the mysteries and privileges oi Freemasonry . The Secretary read letters of apology for absence from Bros . W . R . Carter , S . D ., and Rev . VV . Benham . The careful and impressive way in which the ceremony was performed reflects credit on the VV . M . and his officers . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . Thc lodge was then closed .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Castle Hotel , when there were present Bros . F . H . Hallett , W . M . ; T . W . Markwick , S . W . ; S . Chandler , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Treasurer ; Capt . E . W . J . Hennah , R . N ., P . G . A . D . C , P . M ., Secretary ; F . C Edwards , acting S . D . ; J . B . Foord , J . D . ; W . S . Allen , I . G . ; W . Woodcock , Organist ; Leslie , Tyler ; VVm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., P . M . 1184 ; VV . Gfenister , P . M . ; VV . H . Russell , P . G . Stwd ., P . M . ; lohn

Bray , G . Randell , R . Dengate , C Keinmann , H . A . Muscat , R . Jones , Rev . G . H . Frewer , G . J . Hilliard , P . M . 174 ; Dr . Fry , William Cooper , R . Walmesley , and others . Visitors : Bros . John Elmslie , 1420 ; B . H , Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., C R . Chandler , P . P . C . P ., P . M ., H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . A . P ., P . M ., Treasurer , and F . Baumann , all of 1184 ; B . F . Meadows , 1841 ; and others . Thc lodge havin been opened , and thc minutes of the

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previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . G . H . Gaze was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Messrs . Bullman and Addison were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , both ceremonies being performed in an effective and impressive manner by the W . M . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . - Lodge of In . f M ? ., . * , * ~ » rl , c re S uIar monthly meeting was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday . 22 nd inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken feh ^ w ' -, p ^ *^* 'J ^* Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; John Wood P . M . ; I . G . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; VV . F Carmon , P . M . ; Edward Shn-vhr ™* ,. Q wr . ' M ,:--- "

? D Th * J T h - W B Tn " ' SeC *' ' * ' F * ' R »*»™ . a it- ' £ * u P , ^ ' J ' * Wm . Richardson , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org * , H . 1 * . Dryden , 5 . S . ; and M . R . Wright J . b . Amongst the many visitors present were Bros . 1 . T . Harrison VV . M . 4 S 1 ; VVm . Lyon , W . M . 406 ; fj . C . PM ;„ H •M 2 ? L - L : » * * 2 * t ° > - J ° hnNesbit . P . M . 24 ; H . Markham , W . M . 24 ; Isaac Taylor , I . G 1342 ; and others . ' '

Messrs G . C . Potts and Wm . H . Denton having been balloted for , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the acting VV . M ., the J . W . explaining the working tools and giving the charge incidental to the ceremony . Bro . Henry Carrick , having proved his efficiency , was afterwards raised as a M . M . by Bro . Rhagg 1 P M On the completion of the usual formal business and the Hearty good wishes" of the visitors , the proceedings terminated , when an adjournment was made to the refreshment board .

GLOSSOP . —Devonshire Lodge ( No . 625 ) . — The annual meeting wss held in the Town Hall , on Thursday , the nth inst .. when Bro . Samuel Warhust , „ . * ' „ /? Installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master was Bro . J . E . Steward , P . M . 336 , P . P . G . I * D * HI 6 * " 16- assisted b y Bro . G . E . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . is . U . ihe ceremony , which was choral , was gone through in a most impressive manner . Bro . Warhurst W . M .

nominated as his officers for the year Bros . W . Swire , LP . M . ; A . Andrew , S . W . ; A . Walker , J . W . ; w ! I n Xrea o I' 5 * Bo , £ en- Sec . ; W . Eversden , S . D . ; W . H . Bowden , J . D . ; J . Parker IG * 1 Bennett , Org ; J . Jepson and E . Oldham , Stewards * ; ' and J . Brown , Tyler . ' Besides the above-named brethren there were present Bros . D . Clarke , W . M . 260 : G . Hamblen-- air * , A , t

, R . Hunter , P . M . 108 S , P . P . G . S . D . ; I W Caldwell ' W . M . 366 ; J . Crook W . M . 320 ; W . koberts MeFo " ; H-Vfi i * i ' p ff ' 6 l i * ^ gstaffe , P . M . 320 ; W Hadfield , P . M . 32 c 1 ; S . Robinson , P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Kfe P . M . ; J . Collier , P . M . ; J . D . Calder . W .

ln ' l m J Elding , and W . H . The lodge was afterwards duly dosed , and the brethren adjourned to the Norfolk Arms , where a banquet was served = !!'•* vE * Warhurs , « W * *» Presiding , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lod ge ( No . 73 O- —The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at ' the Masonic Hall . There being no particular work on the circular , an occurrence very rare in this prosperous lodge , the VV . M . took occasion to invite a very numerous gathering to participate in " a musical night . " and a great treat the brethren experienced . The gatherinjr was the largest known on an ordinn-u i / i ™ „;„ ¦ , -. Tt ..

„ , lodge wig opened , when there were present ffros . Edgar Home , P . P . G . O ., VV . M ¦ I Copestick , I . P . M . ; A . Woodiwiss , S . VV . ; J VV . Brigg , J . VV . ; Rev . Thos . Orrell , Chap . ; J . Chadwick , Sec . ; f . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Walker , ID . ; G . Sutherland , D . of C . ; W . Forman 9 , ' y - ' v * - ! ' I * w - Todd and G * H - Ward

5 ™; tir 1 r- ' vi ¦ " V i ^* , . Vj * **• wnght , John Smith , J . C Merry , L . R . Gee , John Brown , A . Frazer , W . Cooper , J Bland , C . Webster , F . G . Sanderson , T . E ! Yeomans , J . VVorsnop , and James Taylor ; W . Johnson , A . Smith , G . Lamer , H . Horne , H . Tempest , J . A . Lin ! u- * . A -L- ft , ***? VV * Hu . mber , G . C . dopestick , I . V . Woodward , VV . Harrison , L . Tinkler , J . Melrose , A . Tyler . jii vvooiiacc

. . .-. aye , u . , w . Knight , 1 * . Ball , W . W . Heywood , and E . H . Claye . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Cox , P . M . 253 . P . G . Treas . ; W Naylor , P . M . 253 , P . G . Sec . J . B . Coulson , P . M . 253 ; H . T . Abbott , Org . 353 ; P . r . Truman , Org . 1704 ; D . Upton , W . M . 1324 ? \ . W . Cook , S . D . 1324 r , J . G . Boden , S . W . 779 J S . Steele , P . M . 802 ; VV . H . Murrow , 1260 : W . H . Marsden '

w M S 3 ' ,-J * lA ^ , ? ; : * , « 39 « ; J . H . Marshall , W . M . 1007 ; VV . B . Woodeforde , S . W . 7 S 7 ; J . H . Orme , WM . , 688 ; J . O . Manton , P . M . 1085 ; C D . Hart , ? . 5 V ' 1 <; J i » ? ' * A ™*> W . 1 . Cooper tfut * S *„ * Waddington , A . Eaton , J . H . Mason , T Oldham , R . Hunt , and A . Brown , of 802 ; L . Russell . J . E . Eyre , VV . Hart , T . Berridge , J . A . Hefford . and 1

Cumberland , of 1085 ; and W . Sibley . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . R . Booty , a candidate for initiation , who was elected . " Hearty good wishes" having been given by the numerous visiting brethren , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned shortly afterwards to what may fairlv be described as an

excellent banquet , served in the Lower Hall , h , * lf , , ' i ME' ; lt the u Craft . " V Proposed by the Worshipful Master , the brethren singing the National Anthem , solo by Bro J . H . Marshall , W . M . 1007 . The toast of "Thc G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was then proposed by the VVorshipful Master ; ?' ° * W * Plke > , oS 5 singing " God ' bless the Prince of w

, , ; „ . . Wales . " * ° ° ' D . p lee ' 9 ft when nfeM- " by Bros . J . Melrose , B . W . a \ V ; Dodd > and W * F <* « n *** i- Violin solo , by Bro . 11 . I . Abbott , Org . 353 , was received with great enthusiasm , Bro . W . L . Dodd , P . P . G . O ., presiding at the piano . The Senini * WnrApn h-p *» nc ^ n-carl " TI ... t-T _ -l . t . -e _ _ v 1 ut uie

wr ni . 1 , * . , r r " *" ' * n- «* --. u VV . M ., " which was most heartily received . He said thc brethren were not met to hear much speech-making , but to hear and enjoy the musical talent provided , but yet it was always the custom for the Arboretum b rethren to heartily toast their W . M ., and he considered it would certainly be wrong to forget it now . He was sorry the toast was not in abler hands , but still he was sure it would