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Bro . Fox with an exceedingly handsome P . M . jewel in locket form , subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge , and in doing so spoke of the present as a token of their esteem to him in lis endeavours to promote the weltareof the lodge , and his many acts of kindness , and trusted Bro . Fox would have long life and good health to wear it amongst the brethren . The followii . g inscription appears on the back

of the jewel : " Presented to Frederick Hugh Fox , P . M ., of Social Lodge , No . 93 , by the officers and brethren , January ioth " , 1 SS 2 . " Bro . II . Fox , in suitable terms , " returned thanks for their kind expression towards him and for their kind present . Other toasts followed , and the

meeting broke up about twelve o'clock . Several excellent o-lces and songs were rendered by Bros . Iioldcn , II . J . ' Brookes , Hy . ' Thoulcss and J . IL Brockbank ( Cathedral choir ) , Jas . S . Offord , William Cooper and others . We congratulate Bro . Jewson on his elevation , and the brethren upon the success of their meeting .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 150 ) . —Bro . George Davis , the retiring S . W . of this lodge , at its last meeting was duly installed W . M . by Bro . James Cole , P . M ., in the presence of a Board of twelve Installed Masters . Subsequently , in a full lodge , the new Master appointed and invested the officers for the year as follow : Bros . S . Mycr , I . P . M . ; James Robertson , S . W . ; C . Marshall , J . W . ; R . Sharpc , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected );

J . R . Weston , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . A . Dupont , Chap . ; J . Ridmvay , jun ., Org . ; J Baird , S . D . ; J . Hart , J . D . ; C . Dyer , P . AL , D . C ; C . Bemister , I . G . ; T . M . Stiles and S . Clarke , Stewards ; Biggs and Ware , Tyler and Assist . Tyler . The subsequent banquet , provided by Bro . Dartnail , was attended by about forty brethren , including the Dep . Prov . G . M . of Hants and the Isle of Wight , Bro . Hickman , with several Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers .

GIBRALTAR . —Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 153 . ) . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 2 istult . ThcW . AL , Bro . W . Hayward Allen being absent in England , Bro . James Cunningham , P . M ., presided , and acted as the Installing Officer , lie was supported by Bros . Barker , P . M . 153 , ( K . C . ) ; R . S . Paterson , P . G . M . . Manitoba ; J . F . Franceri , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) ,

D . G . Sec ; Kennedy , P . M . 27 S ( E . C . ); Johnson , P . AL 27 S ( E . C ); J . Holiday , S 25 ( I . C . ); Ross , P . M . 325 ( I . C ); Jackson , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) j Bell , 3-5 U-C ); and the following ollicers of the lodge ; Bros . P . Lyons , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); J . C . Phillips , I . W . ; Rev . W . II . Bullock , Chap . ; C T . Armstrong , 'Treas . ; M . A . Mclncmy , Sec ; C . Hcnnyson . S . D . ; J . McDonald , J . D . ; J .

Walton , D . C ; E . Fernandez , I . G . Lodge being opened Bro . P . Lyons , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the newly-installed Master proceeded toajipoint his officers , as follows : Bros . J . C Philips , S . W . ; Al . A . Mclnncry , J . W . ; Rev . W . II . Bullock , Chap . ; C T . Armstrong , Treas , ; C . S . Sprint , Sec ; E . Fernandez ,

S . D . ; J . Discombe , J . D '; A . T . Russell , D . C : W . Pepper , " I . G . ; M . Glut ) , Tyler . In conclusion , the Installing Master gave the customary addresses in a most eloquent and impressive manner . 'The W . M . proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed by Bro . James Cunningham . Bro . P . AL Cunniinrham replied in a few well-chosen words , and in the

caurse of his remarks expressed his regret at the absence of the out-going W . M ., who proceeded to England in December , and , in conclusion , he thanked the various Past Masters who attended in order to assist him that evening , and proposed that a vote of thanks to them should be recorded on the minutes . The W . M . then addressed his officers and the brethren present , asking for their hearty

co-operation during lis year of office , exjircssing lis intention of doing all he possibly could for the lodge during his present responsible position . The punch-bowl was then admitted , and the brethren drank " The Health of the Newly-Installed W . M ., " who heartily responded , and wished the whole of the brethren present a " . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Near . "

Ihe lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired lo the banqueting-room , which was tastefully decorated , and sat down to a well-sup | iied supper table . The usual toasts ( loyal and Masonic ) were proposed and vcry heartil y received . Bro . juinson , P . M . 27 S , P . G . S . W ., in replying for "The District Grand Officers , " said it gave him great pleasure to be present on that occasion , to see such a worthy

and esteemed blether placed in the chair of K . S . 1 laving known Bro . Lyons for a number of years , he was kble to speak from experience of his capabilities as a hard-working and energetic . Mason ; and , in conclusion , wished him a happy and prosperous year of ofiice . Bro . Lyons , W . M ., resjionded , and regretted the absence of the I . P . M ., Bro . W . II . Allen , who always contributed largely lo eloquence

of the festive board . Bro . Cunningham , P . M ., answering to the toast of his health , regretted that he was not better able to perforin the ceremony that evening , and said if the I . P . M ., Bro . Allen , had not left the garrison , the brethren would have had a treat in witnessing the splendid manner in which he would have perfoi mod the ceremony of installation . In conclusion , lie proposed the toast of " 'The Past and Worshipful Masters in Gibraltar . " Bros , the

Rev . R . S . Patterson . P . M ., P . G . AI . of Manitoba ; W . D . Kennedy , P . M . 27 S ; R . Jackson , P . AL , W . M . elect 325 ( LC . ) li J . Bell , W . M . 325 ( LC ); and Ross , P . M . 325 ( I . C ) , replied in a suitable manner , and gave the Inhabitants Lodge great credit for its good Alasonic working . Bros . Roberts , Bryant , Lane , A . T . Russell , Wright , Rennyson , Discombe , and others contributed a choice selection of songs , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The W . AI ., Bro . James Hilton , who afterwards performed the ceremony of installation , presided , supported by Bros . C . Birch , I . P . AL ; John T . '

Alston , P . M . ; B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . James , P . M . ; J . Winsor , P . M . ; Thos . Hatton , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; William Gick , P . M . 1756 , | . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M .,-Treas . ; V .. Cattrall , Sec ; John N . Hounscll , S . D . ; E . Donelly , J . D . ; Dr . Thos . XV . Sargcant , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; and others . The W . M . elect was presented by Bros . Rowson and

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Bromley . After installation , the following ofiicers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Hilton , I . P . M . ; W . Gick , S . W . ; 1 ' : ! Cattrall , J . W . " ; J . N . Hounscll , Sec . ; Chas . Bromley , P . M .. 'Treas . ( reelected ); E . Donelly , S . D . ; J . Galloway , j . D . ; Wm .

Whiteside , I . G . ; W . H . Martin , S . S . ; D . O'Connell , J . S . ; T . W . Sargcant , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., AI . C Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . 'The brethren afterwards rlincd together . During the evening a handsome Past Mastei's jewel was pres' -ntcd to the I . P . M . for lis services during the past year .

LEWES . —South Saxon Lodge ( No . 311 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took [ dace on the 1 Sth . inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . II . Blakcr was inducted as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . S . 'Tanner , P . M . The new . Master appointed the following officers : Bros . A . Ilolman , I . P . AL ; W . D . Stone , S . W . ; E .

Bridges , J . W . ; Geo . Stone , D . C . ; R . Crosskey , Treas . ; J . II . Every , Sec ; G . E- Chapman , S . D . ; G . Hnlman , j . D . j G . J . Lenny , I . G . ; Starnes , Org . ; and II . Hall , Tyler . Bro . A . Ilolman was invested with a Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , fur lis past services . At the close nf the business the brethren banqueted together at the White Hart , Bro . Wilkinson catering in good style .

Among the brethren present , in addition to the officers before named , were the following visitors and members of the lodge : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; G . Nash , W . AI . 315 ; Wm . Dewcs , P . P . G . K ., P . M . 341 ; E . W . J . Hcnnah , W . M . 40 ; II . Sargent , W . M . 11 S 4 ; Evelyn " A . HeadW . AI . tiny ; Henry Carv . UP . AL 201 ; H . A .

, , Dowell , W . M . 14 G 6 ; II . B . M . Carvick , " J . W : 1303 ; II . Colgate , 1112 ; R . Ilaylcr , 1 S 21 ; Saml . Denman , D . C . 752 ; Alasters and Alusson ( I lurst ); | . C Lucas , P . M . ; C Briscoe , P . M . ; W . W . Turner , P . AL ; R . H . Elhnan , J . W . Broad , J . Stedman , G . A . Jenner , C . Hawkins , and others .

LANDPORT . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 342 ) . — 'The meeting of this lodge on 'Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Club , was attended by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) and the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers , as well as by the W . Al . ' s and other representatives of neihbouring

many g lodges and visitors , the attendance being the largest which has been seen at the lodge for very many years . The occasion nf the meeting was the installation of Bro . John Brickwood as the W . M . for the ^ ensuing year . The duties ol Installing Alaster were efficiently earned out by Bro . | . W . Willmott . P . AL nf the lodge , and P . G . S . B . of Hants anil the Isle of Wight . At the conclusion of the impressive

ceremony the W . M . appointed and invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . J . XV . Willmott , Inst . Al . ; Dr . C Knott , I . P . AL ; J . E . " Buck , S . W . ; II . Cruncher , J . W . ; J . T . Craven , sen ., 'Treas . ; J . S . Dyer , D . C . ; I '" . Saunders , S . D . ; J . Green , J . D . ; T . Larcoinbe , I . G . ; J . M . Wilkinson and G . King , Stewards . The financial statement was exceedingly satisfactory . During the 3 ear ion

guineas were subscribed from the lodge funds to the Royal . Masonic Benevolent Institution fur Aged T ' reenia-nns ami their Widows , and the assets of the lodge still showed a total of jf . ' jQi . After the lodge business , a banquet wai served in the club dining hall , and at this there was als . i a very largj attendance , the W . M . being supported by the P . G . M . ami

officers and a very distinguished assemblage ot the Cralt . The usual leasts were duly honoured , that of " The W . AI . " being vociferously honoured . 'The P . G . Alaster , in responding to the tnast of " The P . G . AI . and Ollicers , " complimented Bro . Willmott on the excellent manner in

which he had carried out the ceremony of installation , remarking that he had attended vcry many ceremonies of a similar character , but had never seen the work performed more efficiently . Bro . G . Sylvester presided at the harmonium in lodge , and also contributed in no small degree by his vocalisation to the success of the banquet .

SOUTHAMPTON .-- 'Pcacc and Harmony ( No . 359 ) . —The installation of Bro . II . P . Arthur as W . M . of the above lodge took place on the lOth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of brethren , which included W . Bro . Hickman , DiP . G . AI . Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , the W . Al . ' s of the Royal Gloucester , Shirley , Clausentiim , and Albeit

FMward Lodges , several past masters of the Lodge , and other visitors . The ceremonies were performed bv XV Bro . Geo . Cross , who has occupied the chair of the Lodge during the jiast year , the board nf installed masters numbering nineteen , and at the close the new W . AI . appointed his officers as follows : —W . Bro . George Cress , I . P . AL ; Bros . John Patstune , S . W . ; E . G . Lungland ,

J . W . ; W . Bro . | . R . Wclon , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bro . John Adams , P . M ., Sec ; Bros . II . Webb , S . D . ; j . E . Aldis , J . D . ; W . Bro . W . Waters , P . M ., D . C ; Bros . 1 . I lawkins , Org . ; J . Wilson , I . G . ; C . W . Bemister and A . P . Young , Stwds ; | . II . Biggs , 'T yler ; Morris , Vare , and Harrington , Asst . Tylers . The W . AI . elect thanked the Deputy Prov . G . AI . for his presence that afternoon , and this having

been acknowledged , Bro . 11 . Coles , P . AL , proposed a vote of thanks to the I . P . M . for the efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . AI . during his year of office . 'This was seconded by Bro . Waters and carried by acclamation . A vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . A . J . Miller , P . AL , Prov . Grand Secretary , who , through business

exigencies has been compelled to resign the ofiice of Secretary to the lodge . Bro . . Miller , in acknowledgment , said that nothing but a pressure of business would have induced him to give up the office . Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officers , and business over , about sixty brethren sat down to a banquet prepared by Bro . Dartnail .

HALIFAX . —St . James Lodge ( No . 448 ) . — On the ioth inst ., the members of this lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall lo install Bro . G . IL Radcliffe , the newlyelected W . AI . The lodge was opened at four ulclock b y Bro . R . Worsick , and among the large assemblage were Bros . Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., C . B ., P . G . AI . uf ' \ V . Y . :

Thos . lew , J . P ., D . P . G Al . ; Geo . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Fred . Whitaker , P . AL , P . P . G . D . ; E . Walshav . ' , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; C . T . Rhodes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; and numerous other P . M . ' s of St . James ' s and sister lodges . Bro . G . II . Radcliffe was installed W . AI ., for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by

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Bro . C I . Rhodes , P . AL , P . G . S ., assisted b y Br ,,. H . S . Ilolisworth , P . AL 'The newly-installed W . M . then invested as his officers : Bros . j . G . l . ee . S . W . ¦ Walter Walshaw , J . W . ; Richard Jessnp , P . M ., 'Treas ' . ; join , Drake , Sec ; Charles T . Kendall , S . I ) . ; ] ., hi , 'Taylor Simpson , J . D . ; John II . Whadcoaf . M . C " ; Thomas

Whitaker , P . AL , Org . ; Henry SutclilTe , I . G . ; John Greenwood , 'T yler ; and Charles Mann , W . D . Shoe-bridge , William Shaw , and Charles Greenwood , Stewards . Before the lodge closed the R . W . P . G . AI ., on behalf of the members , presented to Bro . Richaid Worsick , I . P . AL , a handsome P . AL ' s jewel , as a token of esseem and appreciation of his services during the past year .

1 he brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , Bro . G . 11 . Radcliffe presiding , being supported by several distinguished bvvAh . re . Tt . The following toasts were proposed from the chair : — " The Oueen . the ' Royal Family , and the Craft ; " "The AI . W . G . M . of England—I I ' . R . II . the Prince of Wales ; the . M . W . Pro Grand Alaster , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . Dep . Grand Alaster , the F . aiiof Lathom ; and the rest of I lie Gra ml Officers

-Present and Past . " " ihe R . W . P . G . M . nf West Yorkshire , l ! n > . Lieut .-Colonel Sir Henry Edward , Bart ., C . B ., the W . D . G . AL , Bin . Thos . Wm . Tew , | . P . ; and the P . G . Ollicers , Present and Past . " The two latter were acknowledged by the R . W . P . G . AI ., who proceeded to give " 'The W . M . nf St . James ' s Lodge . " In reply in this the new W . AI . submitted "The Installing Officers , " which was duly ^ responded to . ihe remaining toasts included " Ihe Sister lodges and Yi . siting'biethrcn"

intro-, duced by Bro . Richard Worsick , I . P . M ., and acknowledged by the Worthy Masters of Probate and De Warren and representatives of the various other lodges ; " 'The Senior and junior Wardens and the Officers of ' St . James ' s Lodge , " given from the chair ; ami replied to ' by the two ' firstnamed officers ; " The Past . Masters and Past Ollicers of the St . James ' s Lodge , " also given by the W . AI ., and

responded to by Bro . Richard Worsick , the I . P . AL ; "The . Masonic Charities , " by the W . AI ., and acknowledged by liro . C . Rhodes , P . AL ; "Lady FMwards and tin-Ladies , " Propn-cd by Bro . Walter Walshaw , J . W ., and replied to by Sir 11 . FMwards . Several uf the members and visitors contributed lo the enjoyment by singing-. Air . J . Il . Sy kes ' s band had likewise been engaged , and the programme was a most delightful one .

SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloc Lodge ( No . . | -y ) . — 'The installation festival uf thi , lodge was held at the . Masonic Hall , on th ,- 12 th inst . 'The ' following visitors were present : Bros . Soun I , W . M . 442 ; Ye , gette , P . M . 442 ; AIosvoj ., W . AI . ; Curtis , P . M . and nthc / brethren nf 9 S 5 . After the usual lodge business was completed . Bin . Allied Harrison , S . W ., was duly installed W . M . for tin : cnsuinir year , the installation ceremony being performed b

y Br ... Wnodrow , P . AL , P . P . G . J . D , and liro " . Banell , P . AL . P . P . G . A . E . C , the respective parts being efficiently and impressively pel funned , ihe W . M . then invested the Mluwing officers : Bins . Cainmack , S . W . ; Kev . A . W . G . Aloore , J . W . and Chap . ; Fountain , P . AL , Treas . ; | . II . Bruinmitt , Sec ; Hancock , S . D . ; Pncklingtnii , j . D . ; K . A . Kingston , I . G . ; T . Blunt , Org . ; and liriiiiose , Steward .

The business before the lodge being finished , the brethren were called from lal ' mur to refreshment . 'The usual . Masonic tua-ts were given , and were responded to in some very good speeches , notably by Bro . B . irrell , P . AL , and Urn . Woodward , P . AL , P . G . | . D . In response to th ,-toast uf "The R . W . the P . G . M ., the D . P . G . AL , ami the Past and Present Provincial Officers , " Bin . | ulm Woodward , P . M ., P . G . J . I ) ., whose name had been coupled with Itsaid

, : Having done me the honour of connecting my name with the toast , permit me on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers to u-lurn you mv sincere and hearlv thanks for the manner in which you have been pleased tii receive the same . It is , I can assure you , a very pleasurable duty to me lo be called upon to respond to this toast . Pleasurable , because I know nur P . G . M . lives in the highest esteem of all the true and genuine Masons in this province .

Pleasurable , because I believe that he and all thine closely surmtinding him have their hearts and souls in the work which they have espoused . Pleasurable , because we know that he is ever willing to lend a listening ear to any suggestion which he thinks will be calculated In give life , energy , activity and progress to the various lodges in ' the province . Brethren , it is a grand and noble work m which we are engaged . A gigantic labour

of love : fer it is ours , with all the power our organisati-. in gives us , to endeavour to stem the tide nf adversity which is ever and anon running through the length and breadth of our land . It is ours , to smooth the rugged paths in life of MIIIIC who once were happy as we are to-day ; it is ours to assi , t H , ai , , „ - < , lil man , whose weight of years and hoary locks proclaim that : lis race is nearly run ; it is ours to pilot him to a home and refuge , where he will receive all that attention lis years

require , and where his last days will be those of peace . Brethren , it is ours to give comfort , help , and assistance to that poor widow who is 1 joking up to us through jier tears , audit is ours to show In r the fruits of that alliance madi : with us by her dear departed breadwinner . It is ours , my brethren , to take the orphan by the hand and lead them to a home where they will lave that attention their cases require , and where , 11 , due time , they will receive that rultuii :

which will enable them to become lit members of this -Teat community . Brethren , I say again , it is a grand and glorious work , and well may we be proud of being units in this great and glorious institution . It is honourable to the peer , and it is advantageous and elevating to the more humble . We have on cur roll some of the noblest of the human famil y ; we have as our chief the noblest Prince of the laud and

; . to my mind , the future King of England never did a . more gracious act than when , seeing our Hag somewhat quivering in the hand that held it , beat once rushed to the front , and with outstretched arm he grasped our lla- 'staff , hoisting our banner on high , ami scut these words pcalin " forth to the world , "So long as the . Masons of Eivdand arc true to the throne , so long shall I be proud of the-

honour conleried upon me this day . " 'Then all glory and honour be to our Prince anil leader , and may he live long to shed lusture on our cause . Brethren , we may well be proud of our platform , for it is broad and spacious enoughtor all . We embrace man for the love uf our common brotherhood . And all phases of thought may meet here . We ask him not his creed ; enough for us if he believes man to be the brother of man , let him come from what