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The brethren then adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where a most sumptuous repast was provided , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini , whose arrangements were most satisfactory to all . The tables were most tastefully decorated with flowers , and each brother provided with a button-hole by Bro . T . A . Dickson . After returning thanks , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , especial mention

being made of " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . J . Jacobs ; in rising , said the brethren all knew he held the gavel in his hand for the purpose of proposing " The Health of the W . M . " He had filled all the offices in the lodge from the lowest , so working himself up to his present position ; and he felt sure the brethren would unite with him in congratulation , and wish him increase of health and strength , and a good

year of office . The Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked the brethren for the very hearty way in which they had drank his health , and said he could assure them it would be his earnest endeavour to uphold the lodge , and help to increase its prosperity . He hoped his health would improve , so that he might be able to perform all the duties of his ofRce to the satisfaction of the brethren . The P . Ms , had

added well to the lodge . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " said he must especially thank him for his kindness and help . Bro . John Jacobs had done honour not only to the lodge but to Masonry in general ; he should therefore ask the brethren to drink his health most cordially . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . J . Jacobs , in reply , said he must thank the brethren for their kindness to him

during his year of office . He felt that it had been the happiest time of his life , and he fully appreciated all kind feeling expressed towards him during the evening . He would make it his duty to assist all he could , and so help brethren to attain the position of W . M . The jewel that had been so generously presented to him would always remind him of the good feelings of the brethren of the Covent Carden Lodge , and he trusted he should be spared

many years to wear the same amongst them . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " said they were favoured with a large number that evening . The Covent Garden Lodge was always glad to see them , and give them a hearty welcome . He hoped they had been all pleased with the beautiful manner in which he had been installed by his I . P . M ., Bro . Jacobs , and that they had enjoyed the banquet . He would call

upon Bros . J . Cox , P . M ., G . W . Watts , P . M ., and F . J . Steele , P . M ., to respond . Bro . J . Cox , P . M ., said he felt much pleasure in rising to respond on behalf of the the visitors . All knew that a hearty welcome was always given to visitors of the Covent Garden Lodee . The work of Installing that evening had

seldom been excelled . The banquet was most enjoyable , the brethren showing good fellowship . Outside the lodge he knew the W . M . well , and he trusted he would be blessed with good health and a prosperous year of office , he also wished every success to the lodge . Bros . G . W . Watts , P . M ., and F . J . Steele , P . M ., endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of Bro . J . Cox

P . M . The Worshipful Master in proposing "TheHealth of the Past Masters , " complimented them all on their kindness and geniality , saying that the lodge received great benefit from their experience , and he would ask the brethren to respond heartily , coupling with the toast that of " The Treasurer , Bro . E . Jacobs , " and "The Secretary , Bro . VV . Bourne , who were both Past Masters .

Bro . E . Jacobs , P . M ., in replying for the Past Masters and as their Treasurer , said it was a great pleasure to them to hear themselves so well spoken of . He could assure the brethren that nothing should be wanting on their part to do all they could for the benefit of the lodge , and he trusted the W . M . would have a good year of office , and follow in the footsteps ol the I . P . M ., whose working that evenina- was all that one could desire . The Covent Garden

Lodge of Instruction had shown what he could do , especially at the rehearsal " of installation , and he would strongly recommend the officers and the brethren to attend the lodge of instruction as frequently as possible , where they would be welcomed by the Preceptor , Bro . VV . C . Smith , and the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , S . D . of the lodge . Bro . VV . Bourne , P . M . and Secretary , then fully endorsed all that Bro . E . Jacobs , P . M ., had said . He thanked

them for the kindness always shown towards him , and he also hoped that the brethren would still continue to repose the same confidence in him that they had shown for so many years past . He would do all in his power to advance the welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the Officers , saying that he felt sure they would each do their best to assist him in his duties . He would call upon

Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . W ., to reply . Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . W ., assured the W . M . that the officers would use their best endeavours to carry out their duties to his entire satisfaction , and trusted at the end of the W . M ' s . year of office he would be able to give a good report of them . Tl .. T-.. 1 .... J .- Inn . t t % r >/ % < .. vtit frt •»iviiw . liictnn fmncf an \ r \\ tilie luaai j *^

, . ijrici a UIUURI " . " e . WII .. U . I « .. «* ...... .. jv ,-able evening . Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., filled the office of W . S . to the satisfaction of all the brethren , assisted by his indefatigable A . W . S ., Bro . C . Ralph . The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by songs and recitations by the following : Miss Lane , Bros . Nicholls , C . Solomon , E . Jacobs , P . M . ; Temple , S . Jacobs , P . M . ; C . Ralph , and A . Jacobs .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A regular meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held on the 21 st inst . at Freemasons' Hotel , Great Queenstreet . Lodge was opened by Bro . J . J . Howes , W . M . ; assisted by Bros . A . W . Price , Acting S . W . ; F . G . Hodges , Acting J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , I . P . M . ; W . C . Brasher , S . D . ; S . Renaut , l . G . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., acting Secretary in unavoidable

absence of the Secretary ; and J . Howes , 1 reas . Also present Bros . R . B . Greenwood , S . W . ; R . F . Brickdale , J . W . ; F . Rumball , D . C . ; Worrall , Clisby , S . Rumba !! , W . Jackson , Linnett , Chatwin , Collins , Hayward , Bolandec ; and others . There was also a strong array of visitors as usual . Bro . Hayward was dul y advanced to the degree of M . M ., and , on the ballot proving successful , Messrs . Bishop and Stebbing were admitted into the mysteries of the Order . The W . M . next appointed Bro . J . F . Rumball , D . C ., to the post of J . D ., which was vacant

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owing to an esteemed brother taking up his residence in the Highlands . Some matters conducing to the good of the lodge were discussed , and an amount of £ 21 was voted on the list of the W . M ., Bro . Howes , and Bro . H . Lardner , P . M ., who are representing 1623 at the approaching Festivals of the

Girls' and Boys' Schools . After lodge a splendid banquet was partaken of at the Holborn Restaurant , the viands and service being of the usual excellence . The various toasts were pleasantly enlivened with some capital music , which is always a prominent feature in the West Smithfield Lodge meetings , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . There were present Bros . G . S . Recknell , W . M . ; R . Kimpton , S . W . ; A . R . Carter , J . W . ; C . Butcher , Treas . ; John Rexworthy , S . D . ; H . J . Rolls , J . D . ; G . J . Garland , l . G . ; A . G . Watkinson , Stwd . ; J . Booty , A . T . Porter , G . Adamson . P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; C . A . Mackrell , Max

Treuherz , F . Cleak , R . Park , G . Spurgin , M . Boldero , J . Webb , J . Spurgin , and W . W . Codd . Visitors : Bros . C Breden , P . M . 7 S 1 ; Wm . Rest , P . M . 12 SS ; J . Kimpton , 1601 ; C . G . Ousey , 59 ; W . Poole , 1901 ; H . Harris , 201 ; J . Harris , 201 ; W . R . Cooper , 1056 ; M . Samuel , iSS ; W . Ormond , P . M . 134 ; E . Isaacson , 1 S 8 ; G . R . Ousey , P . M . 59 ; A . Y . Loft , S . W . 946 ; J . Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; F . W . Fregbut , J . D . 171 ; J . Terry , P . P . G . S . W .

Norths and Hunts ; T . Fenn , P . B . G . P . ; J . W . Wardell , P . M . 95 ; D . J . Bridegroom , l . G . 1364 ; E . Hobbs , 453 ; C W . Fox , P . M . 1326 ; F . Marceau , 155 S ; W . Williams , S . D . 2005 ; G . F . Grover , 1381 ; Hy . Ensell , 907 ; E . A . Harris , J . D . 201 ; and Rev . C . H . Davis . After the confirmation of the minutes , the W . M . explained that there were two raisings to be performed—Bios . Park and the Rev . C H . Davis , 1771 , by request .

Bro . Davis was sojourning in this country , and was very anxious to take the M . M . Degree , which the W . M . readily acceded to , and intimated to him that he would be very happy to confer the Degree , which was accordingly done . The W . M ., Bro . G . S . Recknell , then proceeded to instal Bro . R . Kimpton , S . W ., as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The whole of the ceremonies were most ably and impressively rendered , and the officers invested were

Bros . A . R . Carter , S . W . ; I . Rexworthy , J . W . ; Chas . Butcher , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Recknell , I . P . M ., Sec . ; H . J . Rolls , S . D . ; G . J . Garland , J . D . ; A . S . Harris , l . G . ; M . Treuherz , D . C . ; A . G . Watkinson , W . S . ; and J . S . Lackland , Tyler , Subsequent to the transaction of other business , the W . Master invested the I . P . M . with a handsome P . M . 's jewel in recognition of his services during the past year ,

remarking that it was one of the most pleasant duties he had to perform . Being initiated with the W . M ., he had watched his progress in Freemasonry . The I . P . M . duly acknowledged the gift . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and honoured the customary toasts . " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said , at all gatherings of Englishmen was received most enthusiastically , but more especially amongst Freemasons , most loyally .

" The M . W . G . M . ; " "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; " "The Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the Rest of the Grand Officers , Present and" Past , " were also given . The W . M . said they were singularly favoured and gratified to see in their midst that night two very distinguished Grand Officers—viz ., V . W . Bro . Thos . Fenn , Pres . Board Gen . Purp . ; and VV . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Pres . Lodge of Benevolence ; with whose names be would

couple the toast . Bro . Fenn , in acknowledging the toast , stated that in their respective offices they endeavoured to enhance the best interests of the Craft and maintain the true principles of Masonry in their purity and integrity , but his fellow Grand Officer ( Bro . Nunn ) had not such a thankful task to perform . Bro . Nunn , in returning thanks , thought the brethren

of late were in the habit of voting large sums of money , and he was sorry to see it . His friends would find with him that the day would come when they would not be enabled to dispense so large an amount . He had much pleasure in seeing the installation ceremony performed that night , more particularly as it had been rendered by one in whom he was interested , and with whom he had been closely associated some few vears gone bv .

The I . P . M . then proposed "The W . M ., " and said he considered it a great source of pleasure to propose the health of the W . M ., as he was so intimately associated with him , and was specially pleased to see him occupy the position he did that night , as he was with himself one of the first initiates of the lodge , and he was perfectly convinced as to his ability in carrying out the duties of the lodge , and was quite sure every member valued and

greeted him in the chair with true Masonic feeling , and therefore he could not too highly commend him to their hearty support and co-operation . Speaking personally , he hoped the lodge would flourish most satisfactorily under his guidance , and wished him a most happy and prosperous year of office . The W . M ., in reply , expressed his intention of promoting , during his year of office , the very best interests

of the lodge , and that could only be efficiently done with the support and co-operation of his officers . He had no hesitation in saying he looked forward to a most successful year of office , and as he had firmly and strenuously held to the lodge from the beginning , so it would be a fitting occasion to invite the brethren individually to freely display their energies for the welfare of the lodge , now that he had the honour of discharging the various duties

in connection with the chair . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M , and Installing Master , " said he was sure the brethren thoroughly appreciated the manner in which the installation ceremony had been performed that night , and that it merited every success there could be no doubt . For his own part , he would say that having been installed by the

I . P . M . into the chair of King Solomon , he heartily thanked him for the impressive manner in which he had conducted the ceremony . The I . P . M ., in reply , said he had experienced very great pleasure in installing his esteemed friend the W . M . into the chair . True , he ( the I . P . M . ) was the first initiate , and from the commencement he had aimed at the position the W . M . now occupied , and it was very gratifying to think

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Ue had now passed the chair . He was personally indebted to the members of the lodge for the handsome jewel with which they had so kindly presented him , and assured them that any service or assistance he was at any time able to render it would willingly be accorded . The visitors were numerous , and all heartily welcomed . Bro . Wm . Rest said he was greatly gratified in witnessing the installed into the

W . M . chair , and , being personally connected with him , he was pleased to find he occupied that position ; but he could not allow the occasion to pass without paying due regard and comment as to the efficient and commendable manner in which the I . P . M . had placed him there . He had witnessed many ceremonies of installation , but had enjoyed none better than that that night . He

was much indebted to the W . M ., and hoped when the time came round that he would be enabled to instal his successor with equal satisfaction . Bros . G . R . Ousey , P . M . 59 ; Watson Ormond , P . M . 134 ; J . VV . Wordell , P . M . 95 ; F . W . Fregour , J . D . 171 ; and Rev . Chas . H . Davis also replied , expressing their appreciation of the meeting .

I he combined toasts of " The Treas . and Sec . " were duly responded to by Bro . Chas . Butcher , P . M ., expressing every satisfaction as to the successful issue of the meeting . The S . W . and J . W . replied to the toast of "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most enjoyable evening .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —There was a large and influential assembly of brethren , of this lodge on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . J . C . Smith as W . M ., in succession to Bro .- J . W . Smith . The meeting took place at Freemasons' Hall , where lodge was opened under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . W . Smith , who wassupportedby

Bros . J . C . Smith , J . W ., W . M . elect ; VV . M . Stiles , LP . M . ; H . Dickey , Sec ; VV . Jaques , S . D . ; W . H . Darling , J . D . ; R . Ross , D . C . ; C Holland , l . G . ; E . Mouler , Org . ; E . Perry , Stwd . ; VV . A . Scurrah , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . Mason , P . P . G . S . D . Middx . ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; C . J . Scales , P . M . ITO 7-. T . E . Bathard . P . M . 13 S 7 P .. I . n »« . ifiSi . T .

, G . Spencer , I . P . M . 73 ; A . W . Jenner , P . M . 1227 ; J . Plowman , S . W . 13 S 1 ; T . Clark , P . M . 117 S ; W . Christian , W . M . 860 ; E . Ayling , P . M . 075 ; T . Markham , P . M . 144 ; H . Lecker , P . M . 435 ; G . Garratt , P . M . 13 C 6 ; G , Goring , W . M . 1732 ; C . A . Wilkes , S . W . 85 S ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; J . M . Chapman , I . P . M . 1922 ; A . Martin , P . M . 252 ; A . G . Fisher , W . M . 754 ; G .

Mitchell , W . M . O 15 ; A . Bryant , P . M . 1237 ; L . Solomon , P . M . 1732 ; G . W . Guyer , I . P . M . 1288 ; W . Procter , S . W . 128 S ; E . J . Cook , P . M . 913 ; J . J . Michael , P . M . 1107 ; A . Sumner , S . W . 177 ; A . H . Sandle , W . M . 1599 ; E . Storr , I . P . M . 167 ; VV . W . Lee , 18 97 ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of

the last meeting read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee , which showed the financial position of the lodge to be very satisfactory , was received and adopted . Bro . J . C Smith was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was impressively installed into the chair . The newly-elected W . M . having been saluted with the customary honours , he

proceeded to invest his officers for the year , the collars being distributed as follows : Bros . H . Dickey , S . W . ; Jaques , J . W . ; Scurrah , Sec . ; Darling , S . D . : Holland , J . D . ; Ross , l . G . ; Perry , D . C . ; Holt , A . D . C ; Verdin and Mordey , Stwds . ; Price , Org . ; and Kaster , Tvler .

Bro . Willing , P . M ., who had been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , was unavoidably absent ; but the W . M . intimated that he would invest him with the collar on a future occasion . The investiture of officers was performed in a highly creditable manner by the W . M ., and the addresses were eloquently and impressively delivered by Bro . Stiles

P . M . It was then proposed by Bro . Stiles , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the sum of 10 guineas should be voted from the lodge funds and placed on the list of Bro . Willing who intends serving as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . It was also resolved that a vote of thanks to Bro . JW . Smiththe

. , late W . M ., should be recorded on the minutes for the exemplary manner in which he had carried out the duties . Bro . J . C Smith , W . M ., eulogised the manner in which Bro . J . VV . Smith had performed the onerous duties of the chair , and expressed the very great pleasure it afforded him to present him with the I . P . M . ' s jewel that had been voted to him by the lodge .

Bro . J . VV . Smith briefly returned thanks for the kind remarks of the W . M . and to the brethren for the handsome jewel they had presented him with . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . After the cloth had been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . " The Oueen and the

Craft having been warmly received , The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and said that since his Royal Highness had been at the head of the Craft it had made rapid strides , owing to the great interest he took in everything calculated to promote its welfare . The next toast was " The Right Hon . the Earl of

Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., R . W . the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The Worshipful Master , in proposing this toast , referred to the excellent work done by the Grand Officers , who , by their indefatigaoTe energies , had proved that they were a body of excellent Masons . Bro . Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., thanked the W . M . and

brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and said that he was sure that I ' reemasonry would continue progressing under the ruling of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . He ( Bro . Greenwood ) was present at this lodge a year ago , and the ceremonies were so ably rendered then that he was anxious to

see whether the standard of proficiency would be maintained . Bro . Smith , I . P . M ., had installed his successor in a very praiseworthy manner , and he was always very pleased to sec the retiring W . M . perform that interesting ceremony . "The W . M . " was next proposed by Bro . J . W . Smith , I . P . M ., who congratulated the members of the . lodge on their choice , as their newly-installed W . M , would be a credit to them .