Craft Masonry.

Isaac Newton University Lodge , No . 859 . The 37 th anniversary of this lodge , which was established in 1 S 61 , was held at the Masonic Hall , Cambridge , on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., when Bro . G . I . Bland , M . A ., Gonville and Caius College , P . G . S . B . Cambs , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . He afterwards appointed and installed his oHi : ers as understated : Bros . VV . ] . Fernie , P . J . G . D ., Trinity Hall , I . P . M . ; A . S . Bell , P . G . Stwd ., Trinity Hall , S . W . ; Rev . A . L . Brown , M . A ., Selwyn College , J . W . ; Rev . C . G . Griffinhoofe , M . A . „ St . John ' s College . Chap . ; W . G . Bell , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Trinity Hall , Treas . ; Rev . Dennis Hall . M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Non-Coil ., S : c ; S . W . Burgess , M . A ., Jesus

College , S . D . ; W . J . Armitage , M . A ., Emmanuel College , J . D . ; H . C . Ivnott , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Selwyn College , D . C . ; H . G . Coomber , M . A ., Pembroke College , and L . O . T . Baines , Trinity Hall , A . D . Cs . ; W . Dudley Ward , Trinity College , I . G . ; G . F . Cartwright , B . A ., Pembroke College , Org . ; J . H . C . Dalton , M . A ., M . D ., P . G . Stwd ., Trinity College , R . H . Adie , M . A ., Trinity College , Rev . C . I . N . Child , B . A ., Christ ' s , W . O . Watt , Trinity College , C . C . Morley , Trinity Collegeand G . H . MarshTrinity HallStwds . ; and C H . Ellis and G . Allen , Tylers .

, , , At the banquet , the P . G . M ., Bro . Col . R . T . Caldwell , mentioned that he had lately been reading a work entitled "A Book of Beginnings , " and there he found it stated that the word " Mason " was derived from two Egyptian hieroglyphics ( Ma and Sen ) , signifying "true brother . " So that to be a good Mason was to be a true brother . ...

The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Rev . J . H . Gray , in a facetious speech , said he would give them a derivation which he did not believe in . It was stated by an authority the other day that every Englishman should be proud of the name he bore , for the word was derived from the Greek word signifying "angel , " the Hebrew word signifying " god , " and the Assyrian word signifying " man . " With such an ancestry , who would not be proud ?

Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 . - The installation meeting of this lodge , held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th inst ., was marked by all the features which usually characterise the annual festivities of a successful lodge . A popular incoming W . M . ; an excellent rendering of the installation ceremony by the I . P . M ., who retires from office with well-deserved congratulations , profuse hospitality , and the best of fraternal feeling prevailing throughout the whole of the proceedings .

„ ... The members present included Bros . Chas . Butcher , W . M . ; Walter Bean , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . J . Fifield , J . W . ; Geo . Gabb , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec ; E . Pillinger , P . M . ; C . Dickenson , P . M . ; J . Dickenson , P . M . ; S . Rashleigh , P . M . ; W . Rouse Carter , P . M . ; H . Norrington , P . M . ; G . J . Brown , S . D . ; F . Richmond , J . D . ; E . S . White , P . M ., D . C . j J . Oscroft , I . G . ; H . R . Haycraft , R . H . Marchbank , C . E . Pillinger , J . H . Stanley , H . Crumbleholme , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . S . C Bateman , P . M . ; Wm . Hall , A . W . Briggs , G . T . Kinipple ,

P . M . 65 ; H . T . Brooks , 65 ; W . Woodman , 65 ; D . Harlow , P . M . G 5 ; J . T . Byng , P . M . ; A . G . Dodson , P . M . 1 S 8 ; O . E . Riche , P . M . 2409 ; Lewis Levy , 1349 J JHyams , 1349 ; W . Hay Fielding , 1949 ; T . Wyer , 1314 ; J . Thorn , 2331 j W . Beechcroft , P . M . 115 S ; A . Tisley , P . G . Stwd . ; Geo . Wright , S 61 ; C . Greaves , SGi ; D . James , 2563 ; Sydney Mackway , P . M . ; E . Loder , H . Hill , P . M . ; W . H . Wheeler , 2454 ; F . W . Barnham , C . D . Collins , ig « o . j ; W . H . Pocklington , P . M . ; W . W . LeeP . P . G . D . Middx . ; and others .

, After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of the minutes , a brother was passed to the Second Degree . The principal item on the agenda was then proceeded with , and Bro . Walter Bean having been presented as W . M . elect , was installed into the chair in an excellent manner by Bro . Charles Butcher . The officers' collars were distributed as follows : Bros . Chas . Butcher , I . P . M . ; J . J . Fifield , S . W . ; G . J . Brown , J . W . ; George Gabb , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec ; F . Richmond , S . D . ; I . Oscroft , I . D . ; E . S . White , P . M ., D . C ; H . R . H . Haycraft , I . G . ; R .

H . Marchbank and I . H . Stanley , Stwds . ; C . E . Pillinger , A . D . C ; H . Crumblchome , Org . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A couple of resignations were announced , one brother was proposed for joining , and the lodge was closed . A choice banquet having been well served , the usual toasts followed . Bro . A . Tisley . P . G . Stwd ., was called upon to reply for " The Grand Officers , " and briefly responded . "The Health of the W . M . " was given by Bro . Charles Butcher , I . P . M ., in

genial and kindly terms . He said the members all knew that Bro . Bean ' s heart was with them in the lodge , and that he had worked as hard as he could for its benefit . If the members would only see that the W . M . had p lenty of work , it would be done well and to the credit of the lodge . From the manner in which the W . M . had conducted the small part entrusted to him that evening , they were assured he was well up to his work . They would therefore heartily join in wishing him a happy and prosperous year of

office . Bro . Walter Bean , W . M ., in replying , said that after the lapse of iS years he had reached the proud position of Worshipful Master of the Burgoyne Lodge . He had endeavoured to work through all the offices in the lodge , and so attain the ambition of every initiate—the chair of his mother lodge . He could only thank the I . P . M . for the kind sentiments expressed in his short speech , and also thank the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast . He thanked them one and all from the bottom ot

his heart . ' The W . M . then proposed "The Installing Master , " and said he was sure that the impressive rendering of the installation ceremony , and especially of the three addresses , must have very much impressed all present . He ( the W . M . ) had personally to thank the I . P . M . tor the way in which he performed that ceremony . They would also remember the genial way in which Bro . Butcher conducted his year of office and would re-echo his sentiments in saying that the I . P . M . had done his work in a manner second to

to none . Taking such a deep interest in Masonry , the I . P . M . could be relied upon maintain that interest now that he had passed through the chair . In presenting Bro . Butcher with a Past Master ' s jewel , he felt it a great honour to be permitted to make the presentation , and trusted he would live many years to wear it . The members heartily wished the 1 P . M . every prosperity in his future life . Bro . Charles Butcher , I . P . M ., returned thanks in a short and concise speech . What little he had done had been entirely a labour of love , and if he had done it with

any credit to himself or to their satisfaction , he was amply repaid . He thanked them exceedingly for the handsome jewel , and , in giving him that , he was not egotistical in believing that it carried with it the esteem and respect engraven upon it . He would continue to do whatever he could for the lodge as long as he was able . "The Visitors" was cordially honoured . The followinir brethren acknowledged the excellent working witnessed and the

bountiful hospitality they had received : Bros . Tisley , P . G . Stwd . ; S . Mackway , P . M . ; H . Hill , P . M . ; Cooper , and J . Wyer . In response for " The Masonic Charities , " Bro . Cowland , P . M ., the Secretary of the lodge of instruction and also of the Benevolent Association connected therewith , drew attention to the good work done by the latter Association in support of the three Institutions . All the Past Masters had by this means become Subscribers or Governors to one or more of the Institutions .

Bro . S . Rashleigh , P . M ., replied first for "The Past Masters , Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Geo . Gabb , P . M ., Treas ., said their re-election of him showed their confidence in him , and he congratulated the lodge on the magn ficent balance in hand . Bro . S . J . Byng , P . M ., who had been re-appointed for the eighth time , said this was the greatest compliment they could pay bim . He hoped to continue to be the recipient of their confidence in the future as in the past . " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a bright and happy evening .

Bro . W . Pocklington directed the musical arrangements , and was ably assisted by Miss Amy Sargent , and Bros . W . Wheeler , A . W . Briggs , E . Loder , and W . Syckelmoore .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 . A meeting of this lodge—the last of the session— * as held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . R . Flack , W . M . ; H . . ) . Bond , P . M ., Stwd ., as S . W . ; W . T . Peat , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as I . W . ; Major ' C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; A . Jehu , S . D . ; J . Gaunt , J . D . ; £ ' . „ 'ge , Org . H . Sapsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . W . Rice , P . M . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . A . J Burgist , G E p . Hertslet , and T . Foster were raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . A

Craft Masonry.

E . Baldock and J . Moore passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . H . Cordrey and F . Cole , and , it being unanimous , they were initiated into Craft mysteries by Bro . H . Sapsworth , P . M . A resolution was passed that the September meeting be abandoned in favour of May , and that the second Monday in the latter month be the election night instead of April as heretofore . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; H . C . Crozier , S . W . ; D . A . Ross , J . W . ; T . Grant , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Spooner , P . M . ; R . W . Simpson , I . P . M . ; and others .

The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed , at which the W . M . presided most ably . Bro . W . T . Peat , P . P . G . Org ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in flattering terms , and he was

complimented by the proposer of the toast for the workmanlike manner in which he had discharged his duties that day . The W . M ., having replied , gave the toasts of "The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Sapsworth , and "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . " Brfnd , P . M ., Stwd . ; Jehu , S . D . ; Gaunt , f . D . ; and Fi ' gg , Org .

During the proceedings , Bros . Jehu , McCarthy , and others entertained the brethren . Bro . Frank Figg ably presided at the pianoforte .

Rye Lodge , No . 2272 . The installation meeting took place at the Peckham Public Hall , Rye-lane , Peckhim , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . H . E . Reed , W . M . ; F . Swinford Smith , J . W ., W . M . elect ; T . W Wright , I . P . M . : F . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Fletcher , S . D . ; G . E . May . J . D . ; E . Lawrence , I . G . ; G . J . North , Stwd . ; R . P . Whiteman , Tyler ; W . R . Dunn , P . M . ; Wm . Cock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; Wm . Castledine , P . M . ; G . Nightingale , P . M . ; T .

Mills , R . T . Bonsall , H . J . Slade , H . Line , J . T . Huggins , P . Brabazon , W . H . Walker , Wm . Street , F . P . Pratt , J . F . Fairweather , J . C Like , E . Pearce , H . T . Gsrmiine , H . M . Bradford , T . J . Peake , W . Waller , C . H . Smith , and A . J . Hart . Visitors : Bros . Perceval Nairne , P . G . D . ; J . Hill , W . M . 1441 ; H . L . Morden , P . M . 6 50 , P . P . G . C . Essex ; F . Butler , 1441 ; Wm . Powley , 2332 ; W . Fletcher , I . G . 766 ; C B .

Ryan , 1622 ; Wingrove Ives , 1939 ; W . J . Taylor . 1962 ; J . Smith , W . M . 1595 ; W . H . Barton , S . D . 2625 ; W . D . C . Leverett , 1130 ; J . T . Penney , P . M . 16 79 ; A . J . L . Jones , Stwd . 754 : Sidney Hill , Org . 101 ; F . W . Stephens , P . M . 134 S ; W . Gulliford , S . D . 975 ; G . E . Gratton , W . M . 2 S 75 ; C E . Taylor , i 9 52 ; G . D . Etheridge , 303 ; A . E . Pusey , 179 ; T . Powell , S . D . 21 S 2 ; T . H . Coombes , J . D . 2024 ; A . Weston , 101 ; and C H . Stone , P . M . 507 , J . W . 1641 .

The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . P . Pratt was passed in a very impressive manner by the W . M . Bro . A . Swinford F . Smith ( Frank Swinford ) , P . P . G . O . Middx ., J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . by Bro . W . Cock , P . M ., D . C , to receive the benefits of installation , which was carried out in an admirable manner by Bro . H . E . Reed in a full Board of Installed Misters . The newly-installed Master invested his officers as follows : Bros . I . A . Fletcher , S . W .: G .

E . May , J . W . ; H . E . Reed , I . P . M . j F . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M ., Sec ; E . Lawrence , S . D . ; G . F . North , J . D . ; E . Pearce , I . G . ; W . Cock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., D . C ; H . J . Germiine and H . J . Slade , Stewards ; and Whiteman , Tyler . The addresses were most ably rendered by the Installing Mister , Bro . H . E . Reed . The Auditors' report was presented , which showed the lodge to be in a flourishing financial position .

The business ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , which was well supplied . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally honoured . That of " The Provincial Grand Master , Djputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . announce ! was always well and cordially received . Upon that occasion it was nearer to the brethren , inasmuch as many were not

privileged to go to Grand Lodge to see the admirable worki ngof its officers , but among them was a Grand Officer , one of his oldjst and dearest friends , who had witnessed his career from boyhood in connection with the church cho ir , and had now honoured him by witnessing his installation . He asked the brethren to drink morst heartily to Bro . Perceval Nairne , P . G . D . In reply , Bro . Nairne , in an exhaustive and highly intellectual speech , said it was a pleasing duty to respond at all times for the officers of Grand Lodge , but on tint occasion it was the more pleasing when the health of the G . M . wis i-nproving satisfactorily ,

and also of that of the Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M ., who was recovering after the great bereavement that had befallen him and his family . All knew their high sense of duty , which was always carried out most ably . One could not but admire the G . M ., his Royal Highness , of late , when he brought his own personal influence to bsar upon Grand Lodge in the matter of acknowledging and recognising the Grand Lodje of New Zealand as a Sovereign Grand Lodge , when there was a large division of opinion upon the subject . Also in his devotion to the high principles which regulated the Grind

Lodge of England , in the severance of the Grand Lodge of England from the Grind Lodge of Peru ; it was , indeed , most painful to do so , but when the Grand Lodje of Peru abolished the V . of the S . Law from its midst , and substituted that of the Republic of Peru , there could not be any other alternative . It was the duty of everyone to follow so noble a lead , and carry out the principles with such integrity . It was very pleasing to him to attend and witness the installation of the W . M . in his mother lodge , whom he had known for 25 years , when he then was taking part in another public duty . He had himself been 3 6 years in Freemasonry , and still was endeavouring to perform the various functions

which were as important as in the days of old . He wished the W . M . a most successful year of office . Bro . H . E . Reed , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " which he approached with diffidence , but still with great pleasure . He most cordially wished health , wealth , and Masonic prosperity to the W . M . He was born in the Rye Lodge , had served every office and it was congratulatory to be installed as its W . M . with so great a promise of success and ability . His best wish was in the words of the ritual , " Honour to the lodge and satisfaction of the brethren . "

Bro . F . Swmfcrd , W . M ., said he replied most cordially with mingled feelings of pride and diffidence , pride in being elected W . M ., and diffidence in following such an array of excellent Masters who had done yeoman service ; but he would endeavour to follow in their footsteps . He was initiated by Bro . Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., and hoped he should fully justify the choice of brethren and prove his ability , so long as worthy candidates were brought for initiation and that he might leave the chair most worthily . The toast of Reed

" Bro . H . , I . P . M . and Installing Master " was next proposed by the W . M ., who said it was very difficult to do it justice ; the work of the year had been carried out perfectly , but the installation ceremony with marked success , which those who were privileged to witness could testify . Bro . Reed had carried out the traditions in a dignified manner , and he would ask him to accept the Past Master ' s jewel voted him by the brethren of the Rye Lodge , who knew what he had done for its honour , as a slight token and thanks , wishing that he might wear the same for many

years in the ranks of Past Masters of the Rye Lodge . In reply , Bro . Reed said from the fulness of his heart he could not adequately thank the brethren for so cordially drinking to his health . It was with mingled feelings of regret he left the chair , the year having so soon ended , and having received such kindness at their hands , and h : was confident he had the good feelings of every brother in the Rye Lodge . It wis indeed a red-letter diy , and he was fully conscious of having endeavoured to perform his duties as ably as possible . He was gratified the balance sheet showed improvement upon the previous year and he hoped the funds would increase

more and more yearly . The past year had been an honourable one to him , first in being W . M ., and also in commercial circles , being honoured by the chairmanship , and also as President at the large public dinner , at which he was presented with a handsome testimonial , which together with the handsome Past Master ' s jewel then presented , he should hand down as heirlooms to posterity . He tendered his hearty thanks to the officers of the lodge who had so ably supported him during the past year , and he hoped to live to be old and grey in serving the Rye Lodge . The W . M . next presented the toast of " The Visitors " in most cordial and appreciative terms .

Bro . Norden , P . P . G . C . Essex , responded , and dilated upon the higher and ideal life to live . Bros . Hill , J . Smith , and G . Gratton also replied , and appreciated thoroughly th « > working and hospitality of the lodge .