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Bro . J . C . Smith , W . M ., sincerely thanked the brethren for their flattering reception of the toast , and assured them that he had the interests of the lodge at heart . He had never had a prouder moment in his life than when they elected him Master of such a flourishing lodge . He was the first Master who had attained that position who had been initiated in the lodge , and this fact was a source

of very great pleasure to him . He would do his best to fulfil the duties of the chair to their satisfaction , and was certain he could rely on them for their assistance during his year . He again sincerely thanked them for their reception of the toast . The next toast it was his privilege and pleasure to propose was " The I . P . M . ( Installing Master ) and Past Masters , " and he considered that the best thanks

of the brethren were due to the I . P . M . for his valuable services during the past year . There was a small muster of Past Masters present , as death had removed some , while private business had prevented others from attending . However , they were well represented , especially in Bro . Stiles , who was so well known and respected in the Craft . Bro . J . W . Smith , I . P . M ., responded , and thanked the

brethren for their kindness during his year of office , and also for the handsome jewel they had presented him with . Bro . Stiles , P . M ., also responded , and remarked that the lodge was started about eight or nine years ago , and now it numbered about 130 members , but although it was a numerous lodge there existed that true feeling of good fellowship that was to be found in the smaller lodges . He

was the first Secretary of the lodge , and hoped it would continue to progress and always maintain the proud position it now held . Bro . Binckes , Sec . R . M . I . B ., in replying for "The Visitors , " said he considered that he was undertaking a tremendous task in responding for such a large gathering of visitors . Mention had been made of the exuberant

warmth displayed in that lodge , but he considered that an occasion like the present was nothing without warmth and enthusiasm . On behalf of the visitors he heartly thanked the lodge for its hospitality . Several other brethren responded , and returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the visitors . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Masonic

Charities , " and said that this toast was always received with cordiality . They were fortunate in having two representatives of the Masonic Charities present that evening , in Bros . Binckes and Mason . Bro . John Mason , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ., representing the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , returned sincere thanks for the spirit in which the toast had been received ,

and observed that he had nothing new to say . He heartily thanked them for favours in the past , and relied on them for their support in the future . Last time Bro . Scurrah represented that lodge on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , his list exceeded any other list sent up from town or country . He ( Bro . Mason ) assured the brethren that at the present time the number of Stewards

for the forthcoming Festival was 60 behind that of last year . There were 140 candidates seeking admission , and only 16 vacancies . He asked them to remember that he who gave liberally would be rewarded by Him who provides the means to give . Bro . Scurrah , Secretary , returned thanks on behalf of

"The Treasurer and Secretary , " and assured the members of the lodge that the Treasurer and himself were deeply interested in the welfare of the lodge , and would endeavour to further its best interests . Bro . Dickey , S . W ., having responded for " The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast closed an enjoyable evening .

NORWICH . —Social Lodge ( No . 93 ) . —A most successful meeting was held on the occasion of the installation of Bro . Chas . Cunnel ! on Tuesday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , 47 , St . Giles-street . The lodge was opened under the gavel of the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . F . Ladell , assisted by his officers . Amongst the members present were , in addition to those named , Bros . J . B . Bridgo yi r » r » r ^ D . T r r > :-.. DKf D P n D mail 1 ii i tuiuunua 1 1

, . . 1 * 1 ., r .. vj .-x . , j . j , ^ , . ... A ., * .. VJT . I ., Sec ; Geo . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Robert Gunn , P . M ., P . G . Tyler ; W . H . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; G . jewson , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . Moore , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; C . F . Bond , P . G . Stwd . ; Jno . Womersley , J . L . N . Barnard , Rev . R . Hobson , R . Wilkinson , F . E . Linging , H . Mawer , R . H . Fox , A . Smith , W . E . H . Wilson , Saml . Linay , Jas . D . Colby , Jas . C Fisher , VV . N . Smith , C . L . Holden , J . Brookes , Horace Lacey , A . Gunton , T . Healy ,

and J . Morse , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . H . G . Barwell , P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . Sec , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 52 ; J . B . Aldis , P . P . G . J . D ., P . G . Sec , P . M . 52 ; A . H . Santy , P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 52 ; J- B . Pearce . 52 ; J . VV . French , P . G . R ., P . M . 100 ; F . Robinson , 100 ; G . Kersey , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 213 ; J . S . Offord , P . M . 213 ; C . W . Bacon , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M . elect 213 ; J- VV . Hyde , 213 ;

J . iW . Browne , P . P . G . Steward , W . M . S 07 ; George Baxter , P . P . GA . D . C , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . S 07 ; R . Baldry , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . S 07 ; E . Orame , P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 943 ; R . E . Thorns , P . M . 943 ; H . A . Pepper , 943 ; W . W . Spowart , 943 i A . W . Dent , 943 i G . W . G . Barnard , P . P . G . Reg ., P . M . 943 ; Chas . E . Stevens , W . M . 1500 ; and J . H . Grigson , 112 ( I . C . )

The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and duly confirmed . Bro . C . Cunnell was then presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . F . Ladell ,. who in a very impressive way performed the ceremony of installation , rendering the charges in a masterly style . The newly-installed Master then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . F . Ladell , I . P . M . ; F . E .

Linging , S . W . ; C . F . Bond , J . W . ; Rev . R . Hobson , Chap . ; J . B . Bridgman , Treas . ; J . J . Commins , Sec . ; R . Gunn , D . C . ; j . Womersley , S . D . ; J . L . N . Barnard , J . D . ; and J . Morse , Tyler ; and duly invested them , with kind congratulations . The W . M . proposed a gentleman for initiation on next lodge night . Some desultory business then took place , and " Hearty good wishes" having bci . n given by the visiting

brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , at the conclusion uf which the usual loyal , Masonic , and general toasts were given and duly acknowledged . In due course the W . M . proposed the toast of "The I . P . M ., " in eulogistic terms , and said he felt that , by

the enthusiasm of the brethren in their plaudits , Bro . R . F . Ladell had won their esteem during his year of office . The W . M . expressed his conviction that the feelings of every brother present was that Bro . Ladell was one of the best Masters the lodge had ever possessed ; he , therefore , had great pleasure , on behalf of the officers and brethren

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who had willingly subscribed for it , to present him with a handsome P . M's . jewel ( manufactured by Bro . G . Kenning ) , as a token of their esteem and regard for him . Amidst great enthusiastic applause the W . M . pinned the jewel upon Bro . Ladell ' s breast . The following is inscribed on the back of the jewel : Presented to Bro . R . F . Ladell , I . P . M ., by the brethren of Social Lodge , No . 93 , Jan . 12 th , 1 SS 6 .

Bro . Ladell , in suitable terms , thanked the brethren for their kind present and expressions . We congratulate the lodge and its present Master upon its success , and trust that they may have a prosperous year . Some pleasing harmony was given during the evening by Bros . Brookes , Holden , Smith ( Norwich Cathedral ) , Offord , Robertson , and others .

PENZANCE . — -Mount Sinai Lodge ( No . 121 ) . — The members of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Bro . VV . Colenso was installed as W . M ., and the other officers appointed were Bros . F . Rodda , I . P . M . ; J . S . C Simpson , S . W . ; Wedlake , J . W . ; the Rev . R . Bowden , Chaplain ; C Reed ,

Treasurer ; Mockridge , Secretary ; Wellington Dale , Mayor of Penzance , S . D . ; J . Tregarthen , jun ., J . D . ; B . Shakerley , l . G . ; J . Bird , D . C ; R . White , jun ., Org . ; T . Branwell , S . S . ; Quick , J . S . ; and R . Reynolds , Tyler . The installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . G . H . Small . The brethren had their banquet in the evening at Bro . Michell's , the Western Hotel .

LIVERPOOL . — Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —On the 2 ist inst . the annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . The chair was taken by Bro . J . N . Hounse !! , W . M ., supported by Bros . E . Cattrall , I . P . M . ; B . W . Rowson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; E . Johnston , P . M . ; J . VV . Sergeant , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Henry lames , P . M . ; C Bromley , P . M . ; C .

Birch , P . M . ; J . T . Alston , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Hatton , P . M . ; and J . Gallow , S . VV . The visitors included Bros . R . White , W . M . 241 ; J . Brotherton , I . P . M . 241 ; R . Armitage , I . P . M . 1630 ; E . T . Ingham , D . C . 1620 ; J . Winsor , P . M . 241 , and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . Galloway , was presented b y Bros . Bromley , P . M ., and Rowson . P . M . ; and the retiring Master . Bro . I . N .

Hounsell , performed the ceremony of installation . The following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Bros . J . N , Hounsell , I . P . M . ; E . Donelly , S . W . ; G . R . Ashton , J . W . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); James Berney , Sec . ; T . Wood , S . D . ; L . M . Christopher , T . D . j

J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . W . Baker , l . G . ; W . E . Tucker , S . S . ; James Lee , J . S . ; T . W . Sergeant , P . P . G . S . D ., D . C . Bro . P . Ball was re-elected Tyler . Bro . Casey afterwards provided dinner . During the evening the W . M . presented to the I . P . M . an elegant timepiece and a piece of silver plate .

DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Stone-street . Present : Bros . G . T . Owen , W . M . j J . Turner , S . W . ; R . Stevenson , J . W . j VV . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Chambers , as Sec ; S . Bagott , S . D . ; J . Warham , J . D . ; M . Smith , D . C ; W . Swallow , I . G . ; T . Chambers , Stwd . ; F .

Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst . Tyler ; R . G . Walker , I . P . M . ; E . Turner , P . M . ; VV . Smith , P . M . ; G . Bagott , P . M . ; VV . Bagott , J . Russell , E . Pewtress , J . Jevons , J . H . jevons , H . Swinchatt , E . J . Lloyd , VV . Hanson , J . lones , G . G . Brown , A . J . Baird , J . Sidaway , G . Morgan , T . While , W . Docker , and J . E . Cole . Visitors : Bros . A . Pearson , P . M . 573 ; W . Waldron , P . M . 573 ; H . W . Hughes , 573 ; H . H . Hughes , 573 ; J . Finny , 573 ; A . i" *—1 ... vw JAT ....... A r ^ . « \\ r VT . ~ O . r i « . j .. uuiwuu i wiccii 4

v- , « . » . 3 / Ji r » . , »» . m . yo , J . juiuan , P . M . 49 S ; J . W . Roberts , Sec . 49 ^ ; W . Simpkiss , 498 ; J . Bellingham , 498 ; VV . Brown , W . M . 347 ; Rev . S . T . Tozer , P . M . 347 ; F . T . Turney , W . M . 296 ; and G . Bott , 347-The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . James Hutchinson , a candidate proposed at the last meeting , and he was unanimously elected . The Auditors

reported the result of their audit , and the Treasurer ' s accounts were received , approved , and duly passed . In pursuance of notice given by Bro . W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas ., the lodge voted £ 10 , as aid in time of need , to an unfortunate brother . The W . M . elect , Bro . Jas . Turner , was then presented to the W . M ., Bro . G . T . Owen , to receive the benefit of installation , and was ably and duly

installed by him into the chair of K . S . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Stevenson , S . W . ; S . Bagott , J . W . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; J . Warham , S . D . ; M . Smith , J . D . ; W . Swallow , D . C ; T . Chambers , l . G . ; E . J . Chambers

Stwd . ; F . Garner , Tyler ; and S . Spittle , Asst . Tjler . The other business was shortly afterwards disposed of , and the W . M . having received the congratulations and " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren present , the lodge was closed , and all adjourned to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist .

TAUNTON . —Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge ( No . 261 ) . —On Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., Bro . T . G . Williams , S . W ., was installed W . M . of the lodge by the outgoing Master , Bro . VV . Bidgood . The W . M . elect appointed and invested the following officers : Bros .

Bidgood , I . P . M . ; H . Allen , S . W . ; G . Saunders , J . W . ; A . Stevens , S . D . ; G . Strawbridge , J . D . ; J . Showers , Treas . ; A . Hammett , Sec ; Rev . F . W . Aveling , Chap . ; Hartnell , D . C ; T . H . Chaffin , I . G . ; Wake , Lewis , Van Trump , and Strongfellow , Stwds . ; and Couzins , Tyler .

SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloe Lodge ( No . 4 G 9 ) . —The accustomed monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bro . James Hiscox , W . M . ; Edward Hancock , S . W . ; G . C . Bimrose , J . W . ; B . Matthews , Chap . ; B . Fountain , P . M ., Treas . ; G . F . Barrel I , P . M .

and W . M . elect , Sec . ; G . Ham , S . D . ; S . Kingston , J . D . ; A . Woodrow , P . M ., D . C ; Woodroof , l . G . ; G . Kingston , Stwd . ; and Louit , Tyler . The principal business was the installation of the W . M . and investiture of officers for the present year . In the evening the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John and the installation of the W . M . by a capital banquet in the Lower Hall , which was most profusely decorated for the occasion . The assembly was of more than ordinary

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importance , from the exceptional circumstance that one of the most valued , zealous , and generous Past Masters had been chosen for a second time within very few years to preside over this prosperous lodge . There was consequently a goodly muster of the subscribing members , and from the the fact that tbe W . M . elect , Bro . George Francis Barrel ) , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ., is also well known in the provinces as a most active member and liberal supporter of the Craft ,

as well as a frequent visitor to neighbouring and other Craft and Arch lodges , there was a numerous attendance of visiting brethren , including several of provincial rank from various lodges in different provinces . The company also included two brother Masons from Chicago and Philapelphia , who took great interest in the proceedings , and expressed themselves highly delighted with the fraternal welcome accorded them . Lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Hiscox

over 50 brethren , including 20 P . M . ' s , being present , and after the confirmation of minutes and other business , the Treasurer read the report of the Audit Committee , which showed the lodge had had a successful financial year , a balance remaining in the Treasurer ' s hands of £ 32 . The members voted £ 10 10 s . from the lodge Charity account , and unanimously resolved to subscribe £ 6 6 s . to the Sutcliffe Memorial Provincial Lodge Benevolent Charity Fund , and also voted _ renewed annual subscriptions to the three central Masonic Charities .

The installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Barrell , was then proceeded with , the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . A . Woodrow , P . M . 4 69 , P . P . G . J . D ., and the charges eloquently delivered by Bro . A . Harrison , P . M . 469 , P . P . G . S . of W . The W . M . then appointed and invested the officers for the current year , Bro . G . C . Bimrose , retiring J . W ., being invested S . W ., and Bro . G . W . Ham , retiring S D ., being invested J . W .

The lodge being then called from labour to refreshment , "The Health of the W . M . " was drunk in tankards of champagne . Afterwards the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a most excellent banquet from the lodge kitchens was provided by a Committee appointed for the purpose , with Bro . G . Kingston , J . D ., as Steward , and capitally served . The

wines were supplied direct from the wine merchant ' s cellars , the selected brands being much appreciated by the company present . The very moderate price of inclusive tickets gave great satisfaction . The Banquet Committee were much indebted to several brethren for table presents , theiW . M . elect heading the list with a monster turkey of 2 S lbs ., besides grapes and other fruit , as well as bouquets and button-holes of choice flowers , and decorating the room

with choice exotic and other plants . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . J . H . Tasker , W . M . 272 ; R . Hills , 88 ; W . Bray , P . M . 809 ; Jno . Kennuell , 809 ; H . Aldham , 105 ; A . Mayger , 1386 ; W . H . Close , 13 S 6 "; S . J . Coupland . 985 ; M . Cox , P . M . 9 S 5 ; VV . Porter , 985 ; J . E . Townsend , 985 ; W . Amersham , 211 ( Philadelphia ); C W . Morris , P . M . 107 ; G . S . Woodwark , P . M . 107 ; S . C Inkley , 333 ( Chicago );

T . VV . Curtis , P . M . 9 S 5 ; P . Jenner , 985 ; C . Pocklington , P . M . 272 ; and W . W . Copeland , 772 . After the banquet the charity box was sent round , as customary , and a good response made . The various toasts were then given , interspersed with songs , music , and recitations by Bros . Scott , Organist ; Copeland , P . M . ; G . Grimsby Woodrow , P . M . ; West , Symes , Kingston , S . D . Bailey , Fletcher , Jenner , and Bimrose , S . VV .

Bro . Barrell , P . M ., felicitously proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . the Grand Master ; the Pro G . M . ; the Deputy G . M . ; and the Grand Officers . " "God bless the Prince of Wales , " was sung by Bro . Scott . The W . M . next gave , in complimentary terms , "The R . W . the P . G . M ., Major Smyth ; the W . D . P . G . M . ; and the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . "

W . Bro . Dr . Perry , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., appropriately responded . W . Bro . C W . Morris , P . M . 107 , then proposed "The Masonic Charities , " advocating , in a forcible speech , their generous support . W . Bro . C . Pocklington , P . M . 272 and 469 , P . P . G . S . W ., responded in a most interesting speech , referring to his Mastership of the lodge some 30 years ago , and contrasting the then small number of its members with its

present number and condition , and referring to the remarkable change which had taken place in Freemasonry during that period , especially the changed and more liberal support now given to the central Charities . He remembered the day when some of the more eminent brethren , apparently forgetful of the principles on which the Craft is based , tabooed the support of the great Charities , lest Masonry should sink into and become a friendly society ; and

congratulated the brethren upon the adoption universally of better principles , and upon these better days , when about £ 55 , 000 is subscribed for the central charitable purposes b y the Masonic Brotherhood , independently of the Provincial Charities , which have resulted in so much charitable good and great individual benefits . VV . Bro . B . Fountain , P . M . and Treas ., P . P . G . P ., then proposed the toast of the evening , "The W . M ,, " in an

earnest Masonic speech , eulogising Bro . BarrelPs zealous work in Masonry from the time of his initiation , both within and without the lodge , especially alluding to his previous year as P . M . as a most memorable one in the annals ot the lodge ; to the great services rendered to the lodge during three or four years as Hon . Secretary ; to his uniform fraternal courtesy , generosity , and work as a P . M . ; his liberality to the lodge , and his able

representation of the lodge in Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Barrell ' s selection for the chair a second year was warmly commended , and the speaker , amid the plaudits of the brethren , appropriately styled the occasion as a " red-letter day " in the history of the lodge , and wished the W . M . health and _ happiness , not only for the lodge , but for his own and his home ' s sake . The toast was cordially received , the brethren singing

" Prosper the Art , " and Bro . J . H . Tasker , W . M . 272 , singing capitally " Speak of a man as you find him . " Bro . Barrell , W M ., responded in a feeling and fraternal speech , thanking the brethren for the great cordiality and good Masonic feeling shown towards him , and expressing his heartfelt appreciation of the honour conferred by being elected a second time into the chair . Bro . Barrell warmly thanked his brother P . M . ' s and the officers and brethren generally for the support so readily accorded him in his work in the past , and assured them