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faction . He could assure them he would do his utmost for the prosperity of the lodge . He had its interest at heart , for he could not help feeling that the formation of the Anglo-American Lodge was the right thing at the right time and place . VVhen the news arrived out in America that the M . W . G . M . had granted a warrant for that lodge , it was received most heartily by the American brethren , and

hehad a letter from M . W . Bro . Simons , P . G . M . of New York , to that effect , and in which he said how pleased ( hey were to know that Bro . Brackstone Baker had been chosen as the first Masier . He again thanked them for the honour bestowed on him as being the representative of their W . M . at the dinner . The Chairman , in proposing "The Health of the Initiate , " said it was a joyous toast , and , in this instance , as

it was the first baby born . The initiate was a full grown baby , and he vvas pleased to see him amongst them as the first initiate . Other children would , no doubt , join them , for there was another on the list whom he heard was away in foreign parts . From the attention the initiate had paid to the ceremony , he vvas sure he had been impressed with the beautiful ritual . He trusted he would become a good brother and a worthy Mason , and that a large family would follow him .

The Initiate , in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in vvhich his health had been drunk , and also for the kind words spoken . He felt it was a great honour to be accepted amongst them , more especially as the first initiate . He assured the brethren he had been deeply impressed vvith the ceremony and would do all in his power to become a good Mason and a credit to the

lodge and the Craft . Ihe Chairman next proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and said it was the social part of Masonry , and the visiting brethren were always made welcome . They bring lodges into closer connection , and are often the means of cementing long and true friendships . Visitors were the golden chains that bind us together more closely .

the hoped the visitors had passed a pleasant time vvith them . Bro . J . C . Grant , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey , in replying , thanked the brethren for the hospitality shown towards him and also to Bro . J . B . Cumming for his kind invitation . He had spent a very pleasant evening , and he was quite sure that the Iodge vvas only to be known and it would be

appreciated . In his opinion the Anglo-American Lodge would do much good , and was just the sort of thing that was wanted . A great many English brethren had brethren in America and when they came or visited England they could be brought here , and work under Grand Lodge—in fact a home for American Masons , and a lodge for resident American Masons . It was one of the best of Institutions ,

and he wished the lodge every success . Bro . H . Carman , W . M . 54 S , in returning thanks , said he was much pleased with the kind reception given to the visitors , not only at refreshment but in the lodge room . Their worthy W . M ., Bro . Brackstone Baker , was a most genial Master , and in the lodge there was a true Masonic feeling amongst the members which gave great pleasure . He

had one regret , and that was not to have been one of the founders of the Anglo-American Lodge . He had now joined a lodge in Essex which would in time entitle him to wear the purple . He vvas indeed pleased to be amongst them that evening , and thanked Bro . G . Reynolds , their Secretary , forthe invitation . The forecast of the success of the lodge vvas most favourable . The S . W . and all

the officers did their work well , which vvas a great satisfaction . _ It helped the lodge , and he wished the Anglo-American Lodge every success . Bro . Frenzel , of the Winslow Lewis Lodge , Boston , in thanking the brethren for the hearty manner in which the health of the visitors had been drunk , said he felt happy in being the first American brother to congratulate the lodge as

a visitor . He had known R . W . Bro . Tilton for some rime . and would have liked to have been one of the founders with him . Masons travelling in foreign countries vvere always much appreciated by their foreign brethren , more especially in America . A good Mason at home vvas a good Mason abroad , and there was some peculiar way of finding a good Mason from a bad Mason . He much appreciated the working of the lodge , and there was such a good feeling in the lodge that

made one very happy , he felt as if he vvere in his own lodge at home . He had some knowled ge of the fraternity and had travelled many thousand miles , but he could assure the Anglo-American brethren that he had been much impressed with all that he had seen and heard that evening , not forgetting Bro . Organist , and he hoped one day to be one of the members . He wished the Anglo-American Lodge prosperity and success and plenty of work to do .

The Chairman said , before he proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , he was sorry they had not the pleasure of having the company of their genial I . P . M ., Bro . George Lambert , that evening , but the Secretary had informed him he was very busy vvith a higher Degree in Masonry . He would ask the brethren to drink most heartily to "The Health of Treasurer and Secretary of

the Lodge . " In Bro . J . B . Cumming , Treasurer , they had an excellent brother , one that vvas careful , and from the report he had read to the members , everything up to the present was correct . He trusted he would after a short time have a good balance always in hand , and that the lodge would go on and prosper . In their Secretary they had a good hard working one . vvho did

all he could for the brethren and the welfare of the lodge . They had heard what their worthy W . M . had said of him in the lodge , which he not only endorsed , but felt the brethren would do the same . From the very first he had done his part well . Before the consecration he ( the Chairman ) would wake up in the night and wonder how Bro . Reynolds vvould manage the great entertainment

of the consecration . He did manage it . It was a great event , and came out bright and correct , which all the founders and brelhren attending the consecration will ever remember with pleasure and delight . Bro . J . B . Cumming , Treas ., in responding . saidhefelthighly flattered by the kind remarks ot their worthy Chairman . It was a great thing to feel they vvere in a right condition ! Masonic lodges always wanted new blood , and he trusted

Some of the members would bring new blood amongst them , he should always be happy to receive it , and lie could assure the brethren , as their Treasurer , he would do all in his power for the benefit of the lodge . Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which the health of the Treasurer and himself had been drunk . He trusted that both would ) be spared many years to work amicably together for the

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welfare of the Anglo-American Lodge . He vvould do all in his power , for he felt he had the good wishes of all the brethren connected therewith , and hoped to retain the same . It vvas pleasant to know that his services were so highly appreciated , and gave him great encouragement . As to the consecration , his labours were well rewarded by the kindness and assistance of many brethren . What

could he have done without that assistance ? While away he had been well represented at two meetings of the founders by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , I . G ., who acted as Secretary , and posted him well ivhile in foreign parts . It had been a great trouble to him to be away after the first meeting of the founders , but he was compelled to go , and he could assure Bro . Theodore H . Tilton that he woke up

several times on board ship in the Bay of Biscay with his head full of ideas of the ceremony of consecration , which were matured after breakfast while walking the decks of the good ship "John Elder . " From fcheirvvorthy Chairman and all connected with the Iodge , he had received great sympathy , and when he told the brethren that Bro . Theodore H . Tilton brought twenty-three visitors , and some

big visitors too , and another brother ( J . J . Woolley , S . D . ) , eighteen , it proved the interest taken in the Anglo-American Lodge , and how by such generosity it stimulated his energy to malte it a success . He was sorry their VV . M . had been compelled to leave them , but in asking Bro . Theodore H . Tilton to take the chair he had a good representative , and he ( Bro . G . Reynolds ) was pleased to

congratulate him on the very sociable and admirable manner in which he had carried out its dulies . The Chairman , in proposing "The Health of the S . VV . and J . VV ., and the Officers of the Lodge , " said he was very sorry not have their much respected Bro . T . M . Waller ( American Consul General ) S . D ., and Bro . G . H . Reynolds , I . G ., with them that evening , but he vvould ask

the brethren to drink heartily the healths of the officers vvho were with them . All had done their work well , and all had the interest of the lodge at heart . He trusted now they had begun real work with an initiate , others would soon follow . But no matter what number , he was sure all would be equal to the work . They had been much pleased vvith the initiation ceremony , the musical part of vvhich was

ably rendered by Bro . Stuart Lane . Bros . A . Clark , S . VV . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; and Stuart Lane , responded . The Tyler' toast brought this pleasant evening to a conclusion , to which Bros . H . Carman , Stuart Lane , and others had contributed much to the enjoyment by their musical abilities .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this good old lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., when therewasacapital muster of brethren and plenty of work to do . The chair vvas occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . E . Shewbrooks , who was supported and assisted by Bros . W . M . Pybus , I . P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ;

R . Whitfield , P . M . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; James McCulloch , P . M . ; VVm . Dalrymple , S . W . ; W . Brown , J . W . ; W . F . Raeburn , Sec . ; T . Thompson , S . D . ; William Richardson , j . D . ; H . F . Dryden , I . G . ; Robt . Ferry , Org . ; M . R . Wright , Stwd . j Joshua Curry , Tyler ; R . Swanson , W . H . Denton , J . T . Corking , Wm . Stafford , W . J . Jobson , G . C . Potts , W .

H . Tillar , C . Green , J . T . Ridley , W . M . 406 ; R . J . Millburn , S . W . 406 j B . H . H . Snaith , Stwd . 406 ; H . G . Yarrow , 406 , - J . U . Simpson , 406 ; M . Lax , VV . M . 1274 j W . Lee , 80 ; R . S . Timmins , 10 S 5 ; D . Hyams , 424 ; T . R . Jobson , J . D . 1664 ; J . Ray , 1 543 ; T . Allan , 1543 j Isaac Taylor , J . D . 1342 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot

vvas successfully taken for Mr . Robert Curry Tate , who being in attendance , vvas initiated by the W . M . Bros . Glassman and Campbell were raised to the Sublime Degree by the VV . M . Three propositions for initiation were submitted , and after the usual formal business vvas transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board .

REIGATE . — Surrey Lodge ( No . 416 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge , the leading lodge in the province , took place at the Public Hall , Highstreet , on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., vvhen Bro . VV . Percy Morrison vvas installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , and proceeded to invest his officers . An interesting circumstance in connection vvith the meeting was that Bro . Geo .

Carter Morrison , P . M ., Treas ., had the satisfaction of seeing three of his sons in the lodge—one in the chair , another , Bro . Frank Morrison , as l . G ., and a third , Bro . Walter G . Morrison as an initiate . Thus three members of this Masonic family are holding office at the same time in the same lodge , a circumstance vvhich is unique so far as vve are able to ascertain .

MANCHESTER . — Yarborough Lodge ( No . 6 33 ) - —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . F . H , Davidson , W . M . j John Duncan , S . VV . j S . B . Broadbent , J . W . ; J . L . Aspland , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; VV Cartwright , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; E . S . Titmas , J . D . ; J . W . Saynor , Org . ; James Sly , Tyler ; G . Smedley ,

P . M . ; W . H . Hughes , P . M . ; J . F . Sallon , P . M . ; E . Nathan , P . M . ; S . C . Witton , S . H . Kay , T . Dalziel , and W . E . Darwin . Visitors -. Bros . E . Dodd , W . M . 7 8 ; W . Dunkerley , 78 ; and H . Booth , 2109 . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and conlirmed , the ballot vvas taken for three candidates for initiation , vvhich in each case proved unanimous . Mr . J .

Wilier was then admitted , and duly initiated in the mysteries of Masonry by Bro . W . Cartwright , P . M ., P . G . Steward . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . L . Aspland , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., who duly initiated the next candidate-Mr . James R . Johns . The charge was given to the initiates in a very impressive manner by the J . W ., Bro . S . B . Broadbent . The ballot was then taken for the VV . M . for the ensuing year , and resulted in the choice of the brethren

falling unanimously upon Bro . Duncan , S . W ., vvho acknowledged the honour conferred upon him in suitable terms . Bro . Aspland , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., was again elected Treasurer , an office whicii he has held for many ' years , Bro . Cartwright , P . M ., P . G . Steward , vvas elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , in place of Bro . Aspland , who has held that position for several years past , and who now begged to be relieved from it . Bros .

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Witton and Cartwright were appointed Auditors to exami the accounts , and Bro . Sly was re-tlected Tyler . Two h " I thren were proposed as joining members , and , after receP' ' ing " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren iiT i lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The bret ' hr alterwards adjourned to the banquet room , under the n ^ sidency of Bro . Hughes , I . P . M ., and spent a veiy pleas-Jij and agreeable evening together .

HOUNSLOW . —Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 86 5 ) ,- , A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ISII inst ., at the 'Town Hall , when there were present Bros p H . Williams , P . J . G . D . Middx ., W . M . ; W . H . Caustnn P . M ., acting S . W . ; J . R . Walter , P . M ., acting I \ V ' C . A . Walter , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Treasurer ; VV r Williams , Secretary ; S . VV . Keene , S . D . ; C . Wo ' nrk- '

acting J . D . ; P . J . Davies , acting l . G . ; G . Swarm and . l ' S . Upjohn , Stwds . j Thomas Bowler , Tyler j Clare Lewarne , Morgan , Long , Gardener , Dovey , Strong , Dobie ' and J , Davies . Visitors : Bros . J . H . VVood , W . M . 16 ,,. A . Pritchard , 1767 ; R . Gibbs , 1891 j and T . A . SavillV 15 S 5 . T he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o the last regular meeting and lodge of emergency were '

read and confirmed . The ballot vvas then taken for Bro John Davies , 169 , and Bro . Maurice Spiegel , P . M . iss ' as joining members of this lodge , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . T . A . Saville vvas raised to the Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most impressively rendered by the W . M . This being the night ot election the ballot vvas then taken for W . M ., vvhich proved unani '

mous in favour of Bro . VV . C . Williams . The ballot was then taken for Treasurer and Tyler , whicii resulted in ' favour of Bros . C A . Walter and Thomas Bowler , respec . tively . An Audit Committee vvas elected to examine thc accounts , consisting of Bro . Lewarne , Upjohn , and Clare It vvas resolved to present the W . M . vvith a ticket for the Albert Hall , the remaining four being balloted for by the

brethren . A Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to the W . M . for his very able and efficient working during thc past twelve months , and Bro . R . H . Williams thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . The VV . M , then proposed that a Past Secretary ' s jewel be presented to Bro . VV . C . Williams for his services during the year stating that Bro . Williams came to his assistance at a

moment ' s notice , the former Secretary , through unforseen circumstances , being obliged to resign the office after being invested in June last . This vvas carried unanimously . 'There being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Red Lion lo discuss the good things provided by the host , Mr . Bull . After the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

vvere duly honoured . Bro . W . H . Causton , P . M ., in the absence of thc I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " complimenting him on his admirable working , both in the lodge and at the festive board . 'The Worshipful Master , in responding , thanked Bro . Causton , and the brethren generally , for their kind expressions towards him , hoping that , although leaving the

Master ' s chair , which he was sorry to do , he would always be allowed to retain their kind sympathy and regard . The toasts of "The Past Masters , " "The Visitors , " and "The Officers" were given , and duly honoured , and were pleasantly interspersed with songs and recitations by Bros . Strong , Davies , Lewarne , and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent in this flourishing little lodge .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . — Dobie Lodge ( No . SSg ) . —The members of this lodge met at the Griffin Hotel , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., vvhen the chief business was to raise Bros . J . C . Marshall and C . j . Pettit . Unusual proficiency in the former degree vvas displayed by the candidates , and they vvere rewarded for their assiduity by an admirable display of working on the part of the

W . M ., Bro . Chapman . The traditional history had not been heard in this lodge for some years , and Bro . Chapman vvas heartily thanked by the junior members for the intellectual treat he afforded them . The working was closely watched by two Past Masters ( visitors ) of known ability , and later in the evening they testified in high terms to the perfect delivery of the ritual by the W . M . The lodge now stands adjourned till October .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . — 'l " usual monthly meeting vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 19 th inst . Bro . Henry Kimm , W . M . J presided , supported by Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., I . P . M . j Robert Hughes , S . VV . ; W . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 40 , P . M ., as J . W . j Rev . Hy .

Hawkins , M . A ., Chap . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . G . P ., r .-v L *> Treas . ; W . A . Raper , Sec . ; T . J . Walder , S . D . j 1-W . Jordan , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; R . T . Davison , M . D ., I . G . j C . Leary , Tyler j J . B . Sargent , Prov . 0 . Purst ., P . M . j Charles Martin , J . B . Foster , W . HSkinner , ancl R . Avis , .

ihe minutes ot previous meeting having been conni """* and communications read , Bro . Kimm then passed Bro . 1 W . Hotham . The election of VV . AI . then took p lace , tne choice of the brethren falling upon Bro . Hughes , V Bro . Wells , P . M ., vvas elected Treasurer for the 17 th time , and Bro . Leary , Tyler . The Stewards forthe forthcomin g installation banquet were then chosen . There being no further business , lodge was closed in due form .

BRIGHTON . —Stanford Lodge ( No . i 947 > iT ^ the usual monthly meeting of this lodge held at the lo \ Hall , Hove , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., the sections " the first lecture were worked , the W . M ., Bro . L . K . = > acting as preceptor . The following brethren ( all memo of the lodge ) took part in the ceremony , viz .: or ob- , J . Eberall , P . M . 315 , 16 3 6 , S . W . j C . Nye , P . M . 73 % JOV J . VV . Stride , P . M . 11 s . Treasurer ; E . S . Medealf , sec .

H . Endacott , S . D . j J . H . Glassington , J . D . J J ; < . Wells , l . G . ; E . H . Winkworth , S . S . ; T . Bullen , }¦*¦> R . Willard , E . H . Hughes , and A . F . Lamette . ^ > brother knew his part perfectly . The whole ot the vvas gone through without the slightest hitch , not a . illustration being left out . There was a large atten ^ of visitors , every lodge in the town and many in tne ^ ince being represented . At the conclusion 01 ' •?? , jon Bro . J . Dennant , P . M . 271 , expressed the great satisi that he and the other visitors had derived from tne mony being so perfectly worked .