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work on Thursday week with great skill and ability . The Selwyn Lodge meets at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich-green , formerly known as Goose-green , near Champion-hill Station , hut the meeting now under notice was held in the new Masonic Hall , which the spirited proprietor , Bro . Gurr . ey , one of the members of the Selwyn Lodge , has recently added as a wing to the hotel . It may be stated that the hall is lofty and admirably adapted for

Masonic purposes , and is adorned with suitable Masonic emblems . The installation meeting of the Selwyn Lodge may be said to have inaugurated the opening of the hall , as prior to that occasion it had only been used by the lodge of instruction . The whole ceremony was admirably performed and gained for Bro . Nicod , the most hearty commendation . The officers for the current year are Bros . A . I . Bellis , W . M . ; L . C . N . Nicod , I . P . M . ; W . E .

Burnett , S . W . ; A . E . W . Powles , J . W . ; E . Eagle , Treasurer ; W . W . Hook , P . M ., Secretary ; VV . B . Marcus , S . D . ; VV . J . Bullimore , J . D . ; R . E . Anderson , I . G . ; R . P . Forge , P . M ., D . C ; W . jBosher , W . S . ; L . E . Eagle , Asst . W . S . ; A . F . Grainger , Org , ; and Bowler , Tyler . There was a large amount of work on the agenda paper besides the installation , and the new Master was no sooner installed than he had to exemplify his fitness for the office .

Bro . Bellis was quite equal to the occasion . He is a member also of the West Kent Lodge , 1297 , and a most fluent and impressive worker . The ballot was taken for two joining members , Bros . G . F . Barton , and W . E . Constable , and for two candidates , viz ., Mr . J . Scary and Mr . Isaac Dadd , and being favourable in each case , Messrs . Seary and Dadd were initiated by Bro . Bellis into the mysteries of the First Degree . Three members of the lodge were

appointed as a Committee of the Benevolent Fund , and the Secretary and Treasurer of the lodge were appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the tund . The report of the Audit Committee was read and showed the funds of the lodge to be in a prosperous condition . The lodge was then closed in due form after " Hearty good wishes" had been tendered from the lodges represented by the numerous visitors present .

After the banquet which followed the closing of the lodge the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed from the chair and were heartily received and honoured by the brethren present . After the toast of " The Oueen and the Craft " and the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " had been drunk , The Chairman in proposing" The M . W . Pro Grand

Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past" said that they had hoped that some of the Grand Officers would be present to reply to the toast themselves . In particular they had hoped for the presence of Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Grand Secretary , but from a pressure of business he had found himself unable to be present . They had however Bro . E . C . Malet de

Carteret , Prov . G . M . of J ersey , present , Bro . C . Naylor , P . P . D . C . of the same province , Bro . Clifton , P . D . G . Org . Bombay , and Bro . Tickle , P . P . G . Reg . Middx . Bro . Malet de Carteret was an experienced Mason , having been in Masonry when be ( Bro . Bellis ) was a little boy , and he should ask Bro . de Carteret to reply for the Grand Officers . Bro . de Carteret in responding said that if he had had any idea that be would be called upon he would have

prepared something to say on this occasion ; but he had been taken by surprise , and he could only say that he thanked the W . M . and the brethren very heartily on behalf of the Grand Officers for the compliment they had paid them , and lie thought be might add on behalf ot the Grand Officers that they did the very best they could for the good of Freemasonry , and as long as they did their best so long he believed would Freemasonry flourish in the kingdom .

Bro . Nicod , I . P . M ., said it was with a feeling of very great pleasure that he rose to propose the toast of the evening , "The Health of the W . M ., " on account of the eminent services he had already rendered to the lodge , and the unanimity of the vote by which Bro . Bellis had been placed in the chair was a proof of the high estimation in which he was held by ail the members of the lodge . He was sure that the brethren would agree with

him that they could not have a more worthy brother , or one who reflected greater credit on their lodge . Although Bro . Bellis was a young Mason he knew a great deal of masonry , and he had given them a taste of his talents that evening in the way in which he had performed the work that fell to his hands . Under Bro . Bellis ' s direction he was sure that the lodge would prosper , and he had also the greatest confidence that at the end of

his year of office the brethren would acknowledge that he had done his duty with credit to himself and advantage to his lodge . In returning thanks for the very kind terms in which it had been proposed and for the kind manner of the I . P . M . in proposing it , Bro . Bellis said that he thought those terms were not deserved . He had yet to perform the duties that would devo ' . ve on him as Master , and the end of his year

of office would be the time for them to say whether he had acquitted himself worthily . He had now obtained the opportunity , and he hoped in the position he had obtained that he should be able to do his duty with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren of the lodge . The next toast he had to propose was " The Health of the I . P . M ., " with which he coupled the Past Masters . This being the commencement of only the third year of the

Selwyn Lodge , the only Past Masters were Bro . Nicod , and their esteemed Secretary , Bro . Hook , P . M ., whose health would be proposed later in another capacity . Bro . Nicod had taken very great interest in the lodge and had done all that he could to promote its welfare . The master said he was sure that Bro . Nicod was going out of the chair having impressed all the brethren with the feeling that he had very worthily done his dutv . The feeling had prompted them to

mark their approbation in a more substantial manner , and had voted him the jewel which it gave the speaker great pleasure to pin upon his breast . He hoped Bro . Nicod would have health to wear it among them for many years to come . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . G . Kenning . Bro . Nicod said he thanked the brethren very heartily

for the kind and flattering terms in which his health had been proposed and for the cordial manner in which it had been received . His year of office had been for himself a source of great pleasure and enjoyment ; he had been present at every meeting and had endeavoured to discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability . He looked upon the beautiful jewel which the W . M . had presented to

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him as a mark of the approval of the brethren . It had filled him with pleasure and pride because he looked upon it as a testimony of their satisfaction at the manner in which he had carried on the lodge while he had the honour to preside over it . The Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose was that of " The Initiates . " This was one of the

most important a lodge could have put before it , because no lodge without initiates could go on growing in strength and numbers , and when they had initiates they always had plenty of visitors who came to see them initiated . They had two initiates that evening , Bros . Seary and Dodd , but as the two previous initiates were initiated at an emergency meeting and the brethren had not had an opportunity of

drinking their healths he should couple them with the two brethren who had been initiated on the present occasion . The initiates having returned thanks the Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupling with it the names of Bros . Col . Malet de Carteret , J . Tickle and C . Naylor , who returned thanks on behalf of themselves and the numerous other visitors present , and

expressed the great pleasure that all the visitors had experienced in seeing the admirable manner in which the work was done and the affairs of the lodge carried on . The other toasts proposed from the chair included "The Treasurer and Secretary" and "The Officers of the Lodge , " which were duly honoured and responded to ; after which Bro . Hook , the Secretary , asked permission to propose

" The Health of Bro . Gurney . " Bro . Gurney was their host as well as a member of their lodge , which had so expanded that it now numbered some 40 or 50 members ; but it was owing to the enterprise of Bro . Gurney that they were able to meet with such comfort and pleasure as they had enjoyed that evening . Seeing that the lodge was growing fast hehad of his own accord erected the beautiful room

in which they had met , and he thought they could do no less than drink his health for having so gone out of his way to make them comfortable , and for the admirable banquet that had been so admirably served . Bro . Gurney returned thanks ; and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Not the least enjoyable part of the proceedings was the

music with which the intervals between the speeches were enlivened . The music was under the direction of Bro . A . F . Grainger , the Organist , who was assisted by Bros . C . A . White , VVallis , L . E . Eagle ( clarionette ) , and Hook . The following were among the visitors present : Bros . E . C . Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . Jersey ; C . Naylor , P . P . D . of C . Jersey ; C . Clifton , S . W . 944 , P- Dist . G . Org . Bombay ; J . Tickle , P . P . G . Res . Middlesex ; R . E . H .

Goffin , J . W . 1572 ; John Watson , 1210 ; J . Osborn , P . M . 1602 ; E . Woodman , J . W . 1950 ; Thos . Perrin , W . M . 1297 ; Jno . Rhodes , 1524 ; R . Pierpoint , J . W . 177 ; E . J . Garland , 172 S ; R . W . Moss , 54 S ; D . Keyse , S . D . 1314 ; J . J . Taffs , W . M . 1 S 6 ; W . S . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; J . B . Sherring , 1 S 6 ; J . G . Caston , 40 ; John Paige , 1572 ; R . Applegarth , 1415 ; Reginald Bridger , 72 ; VV . VV . Morgan , S . W . 211 ; and E . C . Massey , 1297 ( Freemason ) .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1962 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel on the 20 th inst ., there being present Bros . A . McDowall , W . M . ; G . C . Matthews , S . W . ; H . Bing , as J . W . ; N . Green , I . P . M . ; W . McDougall , Treas . ; Walter C . Claridge , Sec . ; A . Haig Brown , S . D . ; A . H . Sandle , J . D . ; J . W . Smith , Org . ; W . J . Tasman , I . G . ;

L . V . Walker , M . C ; J . Lackland , Tyler j Tilt , Cowling , Lowe , McNish , Chant , Eraser , Tyrrell , Kitchingman , Beard , Morris , Stein , Levey , Nuding , Ciregory , Hancock , Howard , andEIIes . Visitors : Bros . A . McMillan , P . M . 1365 ; F . Dewsberry , J . D . 1599 ; Jno . Shepherd , 140 ; J . W . Clever , P . M . 171 ; and Henry Nuding , S . VV . 140 . The lodge was opened in the customary manner and the

minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Chant was raised to the Third Degree , Bros . Kitchingman and Gowling were passed to the Second Degree , after which Messrs . Wm . Alfred Heward and Chas . F . EUcs were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The Secretary announced several propositions for initiates ,

and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the Pillar Room for supper , after which the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , including "The W . M . " and "The Initiates , " who suitably acknowledged the same . The brethren separated after spending a very enjoyable evening .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The first regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when there was a fair attendance considering the inclemency of the weather , which doubtless deterred many brethren from being present . The lodge was opened by the new W . M ., Bro . lohn Moult , assisted

by his officers as follows : Bros . J . G . Smith , I . P . M . ; R . Whitfield , P . M ., as S . W . ; Adamson Rhagg , J . W . ; D . Sinclair , P . M ., M . of C ; VV . M . Pybus , Sec ; VV . F . Cannon , as S . D . ; VV . Dalrymple , J . D . ; VV . Brown , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . F . Raeburn , S . S . ; T . Thompson , J . S . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . There also attended the lodge Bros . John Wood , P . M . ; J . E . Robson , P . M . ; G .

J . Scott , T . Tucker , VV . Whitfield , J . F . Corbitt , J . Bacon , R . Tate , G . H . Dexter , A . Simpson , J . G . Turnbuli , John Patterson , T . Dinning , J . W . 4 S 1 ; E . Turnbuli , J . S . 4 S 1 ; F . Leddicoat , 4 S 1 ; W . Mathieson , 4 S 1 ; J . H . Laughlin , 1 G 7 C ; J . T . Walker , 1421 ; J . D . Dixon , 1427 ; and others . The minutes of previous meeting were confirmed , after

which the ballot was taken for Bro . G . Douglas , M . D ., as a subscribing member , and for Mr . T . Graham , a candidate for initiation , both of whom were duly elected . Mr . Thos . Graham being in attendance was duly initiated by the VV . M ., and the working tools were explained by the J . W . Bros . J . Bacon and John Patterson were afterwards passed

as F . C . ' s by the VV . M ., Bro . R . Whitfield , P . M ., acting b . VV ., giving the working tools of the Second Degree . Bro . G . J . Scott was then raised as a M . M . by Bro . J . G . Smith , I . P . M ., who also gave the working tools . Three candidates for initiation were proposed , and at the close of the ordinary business the brethren retired to the refreshment room for the remainder of the evening . SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , on the 10 th inst ., the W . M ., Bvo . R . dc Clatt Yeld

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presided , and after the business of the lodge was concluded the brethren adjourned to refreshment in the banqueting hall , when a presentation was made by the brethren to Bro . R . Kimmond , I . P . M . Bro . Yeld occupied the chair , and was supported by P . M . ' s Bros . M . Douglass , H . J . Turnbull , T . Elwen , Mitchinson , M . Frampton , W . Hawdon , and C . McNamara , g 7 ; J . Nelson , S . W . ; H . S .

Halvorsen , J . W . ; and T . G . Curry , Sec . So ; J . B . Wilkinson , S . D . 1 389 ; J . C . Moor , S . W . ; J . R . Pattison , J . W . 97 ; and W . Hall , P . S . W . 97 ; J . G . Kirtley , J . W . 949 ; J . Walker , 80 ; S . Salvison , 1664 ; H . E . Crisp , g 4 g ; J . Deans , S . D ., and F . Armstrong , I . G . 80 ; and others . The presentation consisted of a handsome Past Master ' s gold jewel , mounted in a very neat case , and the

presentation was made by Bro . H . J . Turnbuli , who referred to the very excellent services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Kimmond during the two years he had occupied the position of W . M . The manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office had been to the satisfaction of the whole of those connected with the lodge . He sincerely trusted that

Bro . Kimmond would long live to wear the jewel and to meet with them in the lodge . Bro . Kimmond acknowledged the presentation , and assured them that he should prize the jewel as long as he should live . He deeply appreciated the expressions of good feeling that had been made towards him .

SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening , 12 th inst . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . C . McNamara , in due form at 7 o'clock , supported by the whole of his officers : Bros . J . H . Leech , I . P . M . ; J . J . Clay , P . M ., D . of C ; H . Tonkinson , P . M . ; R . A . Luck , P . G . R . Several Past

Masters from the Tyne , and a large number of brethren , there being about 70 present . The lodge was passed to the Second and raised to the Third Degree , when Bro . R . de Clare Yeld , VV . M . of St . John ' s , proceeded to raise Bro . Fawcett , of his lodge , to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . After which the W . M . Bro . McNamara , raised Bro . Edwin Guy Watson , to the

degree of a M . M ., giving both candidates the traditional history and tracing boardin that degree . Thelodgewas lowered to the Second and remained opened in the First Degree . The Charities having been fully discussed , a gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and hearty good wishes having been given by a number of P . M . 's and officers , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren retired down stairs , when a very harmonious evening was spent .

IPSWICH . —St . Luke's Lodge ( No . 225 ) . — This old and flourishing lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Soane-street , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m . The VV . M . Bro . Geo . Abbott , P . P . G . S . B ., in the chair , supported by the following Officers , Past Masters , and brethren : Bros . J ,

Talbot , I . P . M . ; f . L . Brook , S . W . ; W . Fisk , J . W . ; A . W . Cook , S . D . ; \ V . Buckingham , J . D . ; T . Noble , I . G . ; and W . Leathers , S . S . Past Masters A . Barber , Sec . ; J . VVhitehead , T . Prentice , W . Daking , P . G . Reg . ; W . J . Cunnold , j . Napier ; also Bros . Lord , Sheppard , Morley , Vidal , Monk , Hanley , Odium , Clutton , Bloomfield , Blum , field , Waterman , and Spinks . Visitor : Bro . Bales , 37 6 ,

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken , for VV . J . Patterson , Sergt . Instructor of Gunnery , Royal Artillery , which , proving unanimous , was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , also Mr . W . Minter previously balloted for by the VV . M . in his usual impressive manner . The charge was given by Bro .

Whitehead , P . M ., and Bro . Spalding having been duly examined , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . then requested Bro . Cunnold , P . M ., to perform the ceremony of passing Bro . Spalding to the degree of F . C , The working tools were given by Bro . Daking , P . M . Bros . Harvey and Chambers were then examined , entrusted , and retired .

The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Harvey was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J . Whitehead , performing the ceremony at the request of the W . M . Bro . Chambers was next admitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . The working tools were given by the W . M . The historical portion the VV . M . informed the brethren

he would give them at the next meeting of the lodge , owing to the lateness of the hour . The lodge was then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . A letter was then read from Bro . C . Byford , P . M ., thanking the W . M . and brethren for their kind and brotherly sympathy with him in the loss sustained by the death of his wife . The lodge was then closed and the brethren

afterwards adjourned to the banquet , which was provided in the most admirable manner by Mrs . Harrison . After the removal of the cloth the Worshipful Master gave the toasts of " The Queen , " " The Grand Master of England , the Prince of VVales ; and the Present and Past Grand Officers of England , " which was responded to in the most hearty manner . ine master tne toast ot ine

vvorsnipiui men gave Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , Lord Waveney , " which was received , as it always is in this lodge , in the most cordial way . The Worshipful Master in giving the toast of " The Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn ; and the rest of the Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , " spoke of the many amiable qualifications which had endeared bim to every brother in the province , also to all with whom he

came in contact . The W . M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Daking , P . G . Registrar . Bro . Daking in replying mentioned that the W . M ., Bro . Abbott , was , as they knew , a P . P . G . Officer , but was too modest to say so . The Worshipful Master then gave " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " thanking them for supporting him so well in his duties .

The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Officers , " thanking them also for their assistance in carrying out the duties of the lodge . The S . W ., Bro . Brook , returned thanks for the toast . Bro . Daking , D . of C , next gave the toast of "The Worshipful Master , passing a very high eulogium upon him for his excellent working of the Degrees , and knew that he was expressing the opinion of all the brethren when he said that no W . M . had ever occupied the chair of St . Luke ' s