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health had been received , lie was very gratified to sec the appreciation by the brethren of the manner in which he had discharged lis duties , and which he would endeavour to maintain , and hoped it would continue . The W . M . next said he had a pleasing duty to perform—one of doing honour to the worthy—and he felt sure this pleasure was shared in by every brother present . Addressing Bro .

Littell , P . M ., Bro . Smith said : There were many brethren in the lodge who possessed more ability and were more competent to perform the pleasing task than himself , but he ( the W . M . ) would yield to no man one grain of the high appreciation of lis character as a citizen and a brother , By lis conduct in the lodge he had won golden opinions of all present , and were he not present he would be able

tosay much more of him , which he was sure the brethren one and all would endorse . The W . M . then handed Bro . Littell a handsome silver tea service , weighing forty-four ounces , each article being suitably engraved , and in doing so said : Allow me to present you in the name of the brethren of the lodge this tea service , which they offer you as a mark of esteem and in appreciation of your services .

May T . G . A . O . T . U . grant you a long life to enjoy it as a tribute to the worthy . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Littell , in a long and interesting speech , returned thanks for the honour done him so unexpectedly and cordially . " The Visitors " were then toasted and responded toby several of the visiting brethren . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bros . Dickens , Bale , Dallwood ,

Dodson , and Littell , and that of " 'The Treasurer acknowledged by Bro . W . I I . Wallington . The toast of " The Officers " was given and heartily received , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . Bro . Seymour Smith contributed greatly to the pleasures of the evening , and found capital assistance in Bros . Follctt , P . M . Dodson , Stephens , the W . M ., P . M . Wallington , G . II . Stephens , and Evans .

DOBIE LODGE ( No . SSo , ) . —The brethren of this old lodge assembled at the Griffin Hotel , Kingstonon-Thames , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., Bro . Sigismund Milan , W . M ., presiding . Lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , when a favourable ballot was taken for Messrs . Redgrave and Porter , and they were duly initiated . Bro . Chapman was then raised to the

Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . The whole of the ceremonies , including the installation of the W . M . elect , were abl y performed by the W . M . ; Bro . R . T . Elsam , P . M ., P . l . G . O ., giving the addresses . Bro . Sigismund Milan , I . P . M ., was then presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , and thanked the members of the lodge for this recognition of their regard . 'The newly-installed W . M . appointed his

officers as follows : Bros . Sigismund Milan , I . P . M . ; Alfred Nuthall , S . W . ; Tisley , G . S ., J . W . ; Long , P AL , P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; James Squire , ' P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec . ; Francis Buckland , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., D . C . and W . S . ; V . T . Honeywell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . Weaver , P . M ., S . D . ; ICdwards , J . D . ; Chapman , I . G . ; and- Gilbert , Tyler .

Ihe lodge war , then closed in due form , the business having occupied nearly four hours , and the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet . 'The usual loyal and other toasts were given and duly responded to . "The Visitors '" toast had many respondents , as there was a very large array of distinguished brethren present representing many surrounding lodges . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very pleasant evening .

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . IJS 7 ) . — The fourteenth installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Freemasons' Hah , Great Oueen-strect , on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when a large and influential number of brethren were present to witness the investiture of Bro . W . Clcghorn as W . M ., the ceremony being given with great precision and ability by Bro . Sam . SVebb , P . M .

Ihe brethren present included Bros . G . I . 1 \ . 1 ribbell , W . M . ; W . Clcghorn , S . W . ; 'Thos . Owen , | . \ V . ; Sam . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; T . II . Statim , P . M ., Sec ; Thomas E . Bathard , S . D . ; Charles Kcmpton , J . D . ; John U . Lancaster , D . of C . ; Edwin Lancaster , I ' . M ., W . S . ; G . C . Morant , Org . ; R . Cane , I . G . ; II . T . Reed , P . M .: James Forbes , P . M . ( who initiated the new-Master ) ; G . W . West , P . M . ; P . G . Jupe , P . M . ; I . W .

Robinson , P . M . ; and A . Christie , P . M . ; being the whole of the Past Masters with but one exception . Among the lay members were Bros . Jas . Vinnicombe , E . Milton Parrott , W . E . Kelsey , K . Lloyd , James S . Powell , Thos . Clarke , Henry ] . Hill , Thomas Ynucns , II . Moore , Thos . Myatt , II . Bcll . ' C Johns , James D . Morant , G . Edwards , Horace' !' . Bonner , E . Gosling , W . Corkc , G . II . Smith ,

A . Bradford , E . Abcrcrombie , Charles Traire , John Jackson , J . W . Robinson , Dunham , J . Edgar , A . Orton , A . F ' arcy , A . Rcid , A . Kcmpton . II . bobby , G . Pallctt , John Paulf , and John N . Foster . The visitors were as follows : Bros . II . Allhauscn , W . M . 435 I L . Walbauche , F . M , 144 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . iSS ; L . Norvakeroski , P . M . 534 ; Dr . H . Pranthwaitc , P . M .

1041 , 10 S 7 ; T . Walhs , S . W . 201 ; W . O . Lyons , J . W . 34 ; George Edwards , J . W . 150 G ; R . Oxenhain , 11 ; C . V . Smith , 145 ; James Rcid , 72 ; T , G . Pcnton , 525 ; C . Llloyd , 1141 ; R . Kelsey , 1178 ; F . W . Case , 1312 ; Charles Sissons , 1671 ; Henry White , 1 G 71 ; J . N . Carpenter , 1 S 91 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting of the lodge having

been read and confirmed , the W . M . Bro . Trilibell , in a very creditable manner raised Bro . Parrott to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . This ceremony being concluded , the Master ' s chair was taken by Bro . S . Webb , to whom Bro . Clcghorn was presented , to receive at his hands the privilege of installation , and having assented to the laws contained in the Book of Constitutionsread over

, by the Secretary , Bro . Staton , he was dul y obligated , and subsequentl y installed into the chair of K . S . The ceremony was performed in a masterly manner by Bro . Webb , and the addresses delivered by Bro . II . T . Reed , in a style seldom equalled for its impressive and forcible delivery . The W . M . appointed and invested the following : Bros . Ihomas Owen , S . W . ; Thos . E . Bathard . l . W . : Sam .

Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; 'Thomas Henry Staton , P . M ., Sec ; Charles Kcmpton , S . D . ; R . Case , J . D . ; Jno . I ) . 1-ancastcr , I . G . ; G . D . Morant , Organist ; and Rawles , ^ . ' " newly-installed W . M . give early proof of his efficiency for the office by the very able manner in which ne performed the next ceremony , that of initiating Messrs . Howe , Bosco , and Fanchctte , ballot for whom was separatel y taken immediately the installation was concluded .

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The audit account , which was found to be most satisfactory , was then put to the lodge and carried unanimously . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown Room , where they partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in excellent style by Bro . Best , under the superintendence of Bro . Dawkins . On the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were proposed ; the first being

"The Oueen and the Craft , followed by the National Anthcta . 'The next was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " in introducing which , the W . M . remarked that much of the popularity of the Craft was due to the leading part H . R . H . took in it . Of necessity , in time the Prince of Wales would exchange the gavel for the sceptre , when , if the duties of that high station were

performed as ably as he had his Masonic functions , a more popular sovereign there would not be . The W . M . lh _ n proposed the toast of "The Right Hon . Ihe Ear ] of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Dep . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was heartily received . The next toast was "The Initiates , " the W . M . observing

that the names of the distinguished brethren who had proposed them was a sufficient guarantee of their ability . The newly-enlightened ones neatly and brielly replied . The I . P . M . then proposed in flattering terms "'The Health ot the W . M ., who , in reply , said he felt proud of the honourable position he then held . 'The duties he . knew were arduous , but they would be rendered less so by the

support he felt confident he should at all times receive from the officers and brethren . lie intended to observe during his year of office , strict punctuality , and would open the lodge within a quarter of ' an hour after the time at which iti had been summoned , and should any officer be absent at the time of opening , a substitute should be found until his arrival , lie felt called upon to make these

remarks , as unpunctuality was now so common in London lodges , but which as far as he was concerned , should not be the case with the Great Northern Lodge . 'The next toast was that of " Visitors , " to which Bro . Walbauche , IL M . Levy , Dr . Branthwaith , and Lyon responded . The W . M . proposed the "I . P . M ., " and ill doing so said , as all were as competent to judge of lis merits as

the speaker , he would but add , that he had attended every meeting regularly , and every duty , small or great , had always received lib best attention . lie was well-known to be a conscientious and upright mason and well deserved the handsome jewel which he now had the pleasure of presenting . Bro . 'Tribbi . il in returning thanks expressed with what pleasure he received the jewel ,

which he should prise far more than any other he possessed . Bro . i ribhell also thanked the officers for the valuable assistance they had rendered liin during the past year . The remaining toasts were proposed in due course and responded to . In addition to the names already mentioned the brethren were indebted to 1 ros . John Jackson , II . Bell , J . I'M gar , and G . C Morant , for their vocal and other contributions .

EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1 . 140 . ) — At the regular monthly meeting of the above lodge , owing to the unfortunate absence of the W . M . ( Bio . J . E . Cockett ) and S . W ., lodge was opened by Bros . A . 1 " . Lav , P . M . ; E . Wright , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . P . Fit / gerald , J . W . ; R . A . Wright , P . M ., Treas . ; V .. J . Anning , P . M . 1 ( 125 , Sec ; W . Green , S . D . ; | . S . Ilegarty , | . l ) . ; II . T .

Lowe , P . M ., I ) , nf C ; J . F . llaskins , Alus . Doctor , Org . ; G . ) . Pope , I . G . ; II . Lowe , Steward ; II . W . Gomncrt / , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; J . II . Maples , P . M . ; G . A . Rean , P . M . ; II . F . Whit ' foid , B . Clarke , F . J . Crook , 11 . II . Chamberlain , A . Ilenne , B . I " . Wood , II . J . Bridegrooine , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Gray , J . D . 14 S 9 ; II . l- ' orss , 554 ; F .

W . Barratt , 15 G 7 ; J . Roberts , ( . 5 : R . W . Goddard , P . M . 65 ; and G . 11 . Stephens , S . D . 1523 ( Freeiinium ) . " 'The lodge and brethren were in mourning in respect for the late Bro . C Maddever , P . M ., and on the entrance of the officers the " Dead March in Saul " ( Handel ) was impressively performed by Hro . Dr . llaskins whilst the brethren passed in solemn procession round ihe lodge . The

minutes of the last lodge meeting were submitted by Bro . Anning , P . M ., Sec , and received confirmation . Bro . F . W . Barratt , of the I ' . lliot Lodge , 1 , 507 , was , by permission of the W . M . and the courtesy of the lodge , passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being carried with great attention to detail underthe superintendence of the Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Lowe , P . M ., the music introduced being appropriate and adding to the general effect . The

next business was to receive the report of the bye-laws , s . ib-committec , which was a carefully prepared work ; the suggestions it contained were adopted pro forma , and will be submitted to the brethren at the next regular meeting for final approval . "Hearty good wishes" were given , and lodge closed . The brethren subsequently , over a glass of wine , honoured the usual loyal and Cralt toasts , and separated at an early hour .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the iSth in 4 . Bro . W . M . Stiles , W . M ., opened lis lodge at five o'clock , and proceeded , in his usual able manner , to perform the three ceremonies . Bros . J . F . Saunders and R . 'J . Dormer were raised ; Bros . R . B . Briggs and J . Stunner were passed ; and Messrs . Lay ton A . Richardson and Francis Ashton

were initiated . A goodly muster of members and visitors were present , and the W . M . was well supported by Past Masters Bros . Side , Scales , and Michael , and the officers Bros . II . Stiles , S . W . ; G . Clark , J . W . ; II . Lovcgrovc , S . D . ; G . Edwards , J . D . ; J . Ra ' ney , I . G . ; J . Knight , D . C ; Edmunds , W . S . ; F . Dimsdale , Org-, ; and J . Daly , Tyler . 'There was a banquet at the close of the proceedings .

PAXTON LODGE ( No . 16 S 6 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., and a most enjoyable evening spent by the members , who seem animated with one idea—to promote each other ' s comfort and happiness . 'The only business was the

passing of Bro . Garland , which was excellently rendered by the W . M ., Bro . W . II . Boswell . Alter the closing , the brethren partook of a plain but excellent supper . The toasts were duly honoured ; "The Visitors" being replied to by Bro . Sir Francis Knowles . Among the brethren present were Bios . J . AL Klenck ,

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P . M . ; II . E . Frances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , Sec ; F . J . Sawyer , P . M . ; Walker , S . D . ; F . GoddaVd , J . D . ; Partridge , I . G . ; Dcmant , F . Pincote , Harrington , N . Garland , and others . TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 172 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on 'Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , under tinpresidency of Bro . A . P . Stalev , W . M ., who was well

supported by lis officers and brethren . 'The business before the lodge included one initiation ,, and Mr . 'Tiffin , the candidate , was duly instructed in the first principles of Freemasonry . 'The ceremony of installing Bro . Kennc ' : t Harris into the chair of K . S . was ably performed by the Secretary of the lodge , Bro . W . C . Bush , P . M . 172 S . and W . M . elect of 1 S 5 . The officers appointed by the new W . M . are Bros . A . P . Sr .-ilcv , I . P . M . ; B . Buck-worth , P . M .

1790 , S . W . ; W . Woodward , J . W . ; G . Adamson , P . M . 199 and 120 S , P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent , Treasurer ; T . W . C . Bush , Secretary ; G . S . Recknall , S . D . ; . \\ Kimpton , | . D . ; E . N . Carter , I . G . ; J . W . Chapman , D . C ; E . Stubbs , W . S . ; and A . B . Church , Tyler . The Past Masters of the lodge present , not included in the Iht of officers , were Bros . Dixon , and Charles Butcher , Among the visitors were Bros . Hairy'Tipper , 1 S 5 ; lulwin Moore

In 7 ' > J- J- Mustart , 174 ; K . I . eaman , 1707 ; James Terry , 22 S , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution : Frederick Binckes , Secretary of the Buys' School ; L . Lewis , 159 S ; and E . C Massey , P . M . " 1297 ( Freemason ) . After the conclusion of the business of the meeting , the brethren and their guests asssembled in the pillar room to dine , to the number of about forty ; and after the removal

of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair , and duly honoured by the company . The first toast was of course "The Oiiecen and the Craft , " in proposing which the Chairman remarked that he would confine himself to the mere proposition of the toast , as he could offer no observations without travelling over ground that had been occupied by thousands of speakers before him . The Chairman said the next toast

that I have the honour to offer for your acceptance is " 'The Health of 1 I . K . I I . the Most Worshipful Grard Master the Prince of Wales , of the Pro G . M . the Earl nf Carnarvon , of the Deputy ( rand Master , the F ' arl of Lathoin , and of the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past . " Speaking of I I . R . I I ., he remarked upon tin- immense benefit as well as honour the Craft derived from hi , occupation nf tin : Grand Master ' s chair , upon the great interest that exalted

personage took in the well being of the Craft , and the willingness he at all times evinced In come among tin 111 when his coming was compatible with the numerous calls upon lis time . 'They had also the Fail nf Carnarvon the Earl of Lathom , and the rest nf the Grand Officers , all of wh . un were ever ready to do their duty , and the Craft were properly very proud of them . They had two Grand Ollii .-rs with them that

evening ( no , no ) , at all events they had two very prominent members of the Craft , whose names were as familiar as household words among the brethren . Bros . Binckes and Terry were known not alnne in all parts England , Scotland and Ireland , but on the Continent nf Europe , in America , in Asia , Africa and Australia — indeed wherever Freemasonry existed the name nf the . e brethren Wen : known in connection with the grand institutions which they

represented . He would thcrcloie call upon Urns . Binckes and'Terry to respond to Ihe toast he had proposed . Bin . Binckes 1 Worshipful Master and brethren , I assure you I rise with a gieat deal of relutance to respond to this vciy comprehensive toast that has just been proposed ; the difficulty of properly executing the task is so great that I only accept it because I look upon the W . M . as supreme this evening , and therefore upon lis wish as a command .

and I should be the lasl in ( lie world In do anything In lower the prestige of his position . It is solely in obedience to his command that by responding for this toast 1 occupy a position to which I have no absolute right . No member of the Order has any right whatever to say nne word on behalf of the Grand Master ; we simply look with gratitude upon what that august brother ' has dune for the Order . As regards the other Grand Ollicers they are always

read y to do whatever they can , and no two nobleman better qualified than the Earl nf Carnarvon and Ihe Earl of Lathom could be found for the important Grand Offices which they occupy . 'The rest oi the Grand Officers , both past and present , are ever alive to the reponsililities of their positions , and are on all orrassinns , ready to encourage by their presence and assist with their advice . As 1 have already said , Bin . 'Terry and I are not Grand Officers , though we are sometimes , as to-day , placed in

the position ot having to respond lor them , but whether we are or not , we do not indulge in any feelings of envy , but it is our highest gratilicalijn to do whatever wc can as faithfull y as wc can , as the chief officers of two nfthe grandest institutions in the world . Bro . Staley , I . P . M . : The next toast is that o f the "Worshipful Master . " In his praise 1 feel that I can say very little . His amiability and desire to render all that service that belongs to his position leaves

very little for me to say . I can only say that during lis year of office he will do all in lis power to promote the interests of the Temple Bar Lodge , and to promote happiness and good fellowship among its members . 'The Chairman : Our brother , the I . P . M ., has told you that he he can say vcry little in my praise , but I am aware thaljie did not mean exactly wiiat his words expressed . In reply to the toast that has been proposed I can only once

more reiterate my desire and intention of doing the best in my power during my year of office , and 1 look forward to a very prosperous year . I think , and 1 know , that the brethren around me entertain the best wishes and the best feeling-. I shall do all in my power to promote the interests of the lodge , and endeavour to forward the interests of the Craft on every occasion in the heartiest manner . — 'The Chairman in proposing the toast of "The Initiate , " said .

1 now rise to give you a toast that is always a most welcome one—that of the Initiate . We are always ready to welcome any brother upon lis entry into our Craft . I do not think there is any chance of the honourable society of Freemasons decaying , looking to the number of candidates that are initiated year by year . Of one thing 1 am sure ,

that as our newly-made brother progresses in knowledge of the Order the more he will rejoice at what he has undertaken . —Bro . 'Tiffin responded , and said : Worshipful . ' Master and brethren , 1 am very proud to become a member _ of your lodge . I am young- at present in my experience of Freemasonry , but I hope to go through