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that he tiad full confidence that he cpuld again rely upon their cordial assistance for the future , and , without making promises , said he should aim to retain their good opinion by an earnest endeavour to discharge the duties of his office to the well-being of the Craft and to the happiness and prosperity of the brethren of the lodge and of Freemasonry generally . Bro . Barrell then very feelingly alluded to the

privilege he had enjoyed of initiating his eldest son in the lodge , whom he hoped might rise to the proud position to which his father had been chosen , and cordially thanked the visitors and all present for their company . Bro . James Robinson , P . M . 469 , P . P . G . J . D ., proposed "The Visitors , " to which Bro . VV . VV . Copeland , Great Grimsby , suitably responded at length .

Bro . J . H . Tasker , W . M . 272 , proposed "The Installing Master , " and Bro . Woodrow , P . M ., P . P . J . D ., responded in very acceptable terms . Bro . Rev . B . Matthews , Chap . 4 69 , proposed "The I . P . M ., P . M . ' s , and Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro . Hiscox , I . P . M ., gratefully responded . Bro . Cammark , P . M . 469 , proposed "The Steward , "

and Bro . Geo . Kingston , S . D ., responded . Bro . Bailey neatly proposed " The Ladies , " to which Bro . F . R . Barrell made a gallant and graceful response . Bro . Smith , Tyler , then gave the Tyler ' s ftiast , and the songs "Happy to meet" and "Join all in harmony " having been enthusiastically sung , the brethren separated , after one of the most enjoyable evenings ever held by the Hundred of Elloe Lodge .

LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The annual installation gathering of the members of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , the proceedings throughout being characterised by much enthusiasm . The chair , at the opening , was occupied by the retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . Bailey ) , and , besides a full complement of officers , he was

supported by Bros . R . Foulds , P . M . ; A . Bncknall , P . M . ; I . Devaynes , P . M . ; W . P . Witter , P . M . ; G . S . Wiilings , P . M . ; D . Lloyd , P . M . ; T . Ockleshaw , P . M . ; and James Lees , S . VV . ( the W . M . elect ) . The visitors included Bros . R . Foote , P . G . Treas . ; R . Martin , P . P . G . Treas . ; H . Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C ; T . Salter , P . P . G . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . D . ; R . White , W . M . 241 ; S . Howard

W . M . 1013 ; J . Keet , P . M . 1356 ; W . H . Veevcrs , 594 ; J . M . Boyd , W . M . 1609 ; J . L . Shraonell , P . M . 1609 ; I . Turner , W . M . 594 ; C . Fothergill , " P . M . 1264 ; R . Bethell , W . M . 1094 ; j . Tickle , W . M . 1264 ; D . M . F . Gaskin , P . M . 8 97 ; G . J . C . Bcown , P . M . S 97 ; R . H . Webster , W . M . 823 ; J . Davies , W . M . 1325 ; and othe's . After the transaction of some ordinary business , Bro .

Jas . Lees , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation by Bros . Bailey and Foulds , and the ceremony was performed with exceptional ability and impressiveness by Bro . G . Wiilings , one of the P . M . ' s of the Alliance Lodge . In the course of the proceedings the following were invested as officers for the year : Bros . Jas . Bailey , I . P . M . ; Robert | . Hudson , S . W . ; Thomas Mason , J . W . ; Thomas Peake ,

P . M ., Treas . ; Edward Carter , Sec ; James Bowyer , S . D . ; Thomas R . Wiilings , J . D . ; James Beck , l . G . ; A . Bucknail , P . M ., D . C . ( reappointed ); Walter G . Stott , Org . ; Charles H . Green , S . S . ; Fred . R . Wiilings , J . S . ; and Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected Tyler . After business the brethren adjourned to the banquetingroom , where an excellent dinner was served by Bro . J .

Casey , House Steward . An interesting portion of the proceedings was the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . J . Bailey , I . P . M . An excellent programme was provided by Bros . F . W . Wiilings , Ewart , R . J . Lloyd , Stott , Hudson , and Eddington , an amusing feature of the entertainment being a highly-amusing original sketch , called "Asking Papa , " by Bros . Carter aed Green .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) The winter banquet of the above flourishing lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., and was a most harmonious and enjoyable gathering of good , true , and worthy Masons . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Christopher Sweeting , assisted by the following brethren : Bros . T . Ovenden , I . P . M . ; E .

B . Hobson , P . M . ; ] . Warren , P . M . ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . ; T . Butt , P . M ., Treas ., C . Norman , P . M ., Sec ; J . Sanderson , S . W . ; R . J . Naylor , J . W . ; J . Swanson , S . D . ; J . W . Miller , l . G . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; VV . Webber , W . S . i W . Bennett , R . Middlehurst , R . Low , G . H . Porter , J . Carty , W . Lawson , H . Tufnell , A . Gifford , W . McCoy , W . H . Ward , C . Bedo , H . Lane , S . E .

Southgate , J . A . Martin , J . Marchant , W . Marchant , and G . Shaw , all of the lodge ; W . Moulds , W . M . 1536 ; E . Palmer , W . M , 913 ; Dr . H . Bernays , W . M . 70 C ; VV . Lewis , W . M . 1327 , P . P . G . Stwd . Herts ; R . J . Cook , P . M . 913 ; VV . Rees , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; T . R . Richardson , S . W . 913 ; B . C . Taylor , 913 ; G . Campbell , 913 ; D . Somers , 913 ; J . T . Randall , 913 ;

Fenn , 913 , A . J . Fenn , 1900 ; W . Balchin , 2030 ; White , 723 ; H . Bonner , 73 ; VV . J . Clapperton , 1472 ; W . Turvcy , 1471 ; T . Day , 1227 ; C . Churchill , 548 ; H . Ansell , 1305 ; H . Cooper , 169 ; R . King , 615 ; Dr . VV . Coleman , 706 ; H . Broadridge , 1790 ; and C . Jolly , S . W . 1472 . The wotk before the lodge consisted of the balloting for Messrs . B . J . Hancock and J . Bullwhich proving

suc-, cessful , they were initiated in due form . Bros . Smith and Baldry were raised , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . ir good style , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the hall , and was thoroughly enjoyed , and , on the removal of the cloth , the W . M . in brief but suitable terms proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally honoured .

The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said the admirable manner in which Bro . Sweeting had carried out his duties that evening was apparent , and gave him , and , he believed , them the greatest satisfaction , and they might congratulate themselves that in Bro . Sweeting they had a Master who would sustain the high character of the Nelson Lodge . As the time was getting short , he would ask them to drink the toast with ail the enthusiasm

it deserved . The W . M ., in response , said , ; is time and the trains waited for no man , he , too , must be brief ; but must thank them most cordially for the kind reception of his name . With respect to the flattering remarks of their I . P . M ., he could only say that he did not feel altogether deserving of them , as thoughts of other duties , and mostimportant ones , were on his mind , that took him away from Masonry just then : if , however , what he had done had met with their

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approbation , he himself was thoroughly satisfied . He was exceedingly pleased to-see such a muster ol the brethren of the lodge and from neighbouring lodges present , and could assure them of his earnest desire to do all that lay in his power for the benefit and prosperity of the lodge . The toast of "The Visitors" was responded to by Bro .

Hayes . The other toasts were " The Initiates , " " The Past Masters , " " The Officers , " and Tyler's toast . Some excellent singing enlivened the proceedings , which were prolonged into the small hours by jovial conviviality , and true brotherly love and harmony .

WHITEHAVEN .- —Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 ) . — The annual festival of the above lodge was held on Monday , the iSth inst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . H . Burns , P . G . Stwd ., as W . M . for a second time . The lodge having been opened , one candidate was balloted for , and initiated , and two passed to the Second Degree , when Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 872 and 1660 , P . P . G . J . W ., was

invited to take the chair , and Bro . Burns was duly presented and installed , and invested the following as his officers : — Bros . T . Glessal , P . P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Brakenridge , S . W . ; W . D . P . Field , J . W . ; J . Spittall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; J . S . Moffat , Sec ; R . D . Metcalf , S . D . ; J . M . Clarke , J . D . ; Dr . Muir , D . C . ; J . Townson , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . S . Bryden , l . G . ; Atkinson ,

Taylor , and Lawson , Stwds . ; and J . Sewell , Tyler . Bro . C . Morton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., delivered the customary addresses in his usual eloquent style . The following Past Masters were also present : Bros . T . Atkinson , P . P . G . D . of C . ; J . Huddleston , F . Hodgson , Edwin Rose , J . Friars , P . G . Org ., and others . There being nothing further , the lodg-e was closed , and the brethren , numbering about 50 ; retired to the banquet

hall , where an excellent supper was prepared , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . Bro . Morton proposed the toast of "The Newly-Installed Worshipful Master , Bro . Burns , " which was well responded to . Bro . Burns replied , thanking the members for the trust they had reposed in him for the second time , and hoped his success in the year to come would even surpass the last .

With other toasts and songs a very harmonious evening was spent . KINGSTON - ON - THAMES . —Dobie Lodge ( No . SS 9 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Griffin Hotel , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., and was notable for the numerous attendance , although several members of the lodge were prevented by illness

and other causes from being present . At one period of the proceedings there were 51 brethren within the "four walls , " of whom just a " baker's dozen " were Grand and Provincial Officers ; while the Board of Installed Masters was composed of iS . The W . M ., Bro . Tisley , P . G . S ., having opened the lodge , the usual routine business was transacted , including the reading of a very satisfactory report from the auditors .

J he statement of accounts showed that during the year 50 guineas had been given from the funds to the purposes of charity and benevolence . Bro . Veal , of the Abercorn Arms , Great Stanmore , a P . M . of the Dobie Lodge , and Bros . A . M . Levy and G . Pryer were elected joining members , and subsequently three names were given inone for initiation and two for joining . The W . M . elect ,

Bro . Weaver , P . M . 820 , was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . W . M . Tisley ) by Bro . P . M . Long , and the ceremony was proceeded with in the prescribed manner . It was a matter of regret to some present that the fact of the new Master having already occupied the chair of K . S . abbreviated the ritual , which was given in a perfect and most impressive manner by the Installing Master . The

W . M . having been regularly inducted into office , he appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Chapman , S . VV . ; Wm . Drewett , S . D . 163 S , J . W . ; Long , P . M ., Treas . ; Squire , P . M ., Sec . ; Edwin Porter , S . D . j G . Wade , J . D . ; I . H . Jarvis , l . G . ; John Drewett , S . W . 1638 . D . C . ; and John Gilbert , Tyler . The charges were then given with much emphasis by the

Installing Master , and after the cordial greetings of the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The visitors were Bros . J . M . Case , P . G . D ., P . M . 1 ; G . Smales , P . P . G . S . W . North Yorks , P . M . 312 ; Walker , S . D . 1837 ; E . Farley , P . M . 5 S ; J . W . Moorman , W . M . 16 3 S ; J . W . Squire , S . VV . 3 ; T . Noton , P . M . 1307 ; G . Pryer , 454 ; T . James , P . M . 957 ; C . Oldridge , 163 S ;

G . T . Clayton , P . M . 1 S 72 ; Geo . Moorman , J . W . 1638 ; H . Macaulay , P . M . 163 S ; VV . Lane , P . M . 1638 ; VV . Kilner , 1981 ; G . Sturman , 1984 ; J . Hodges , P . M . 1706 ; W . M . Wilkinson , P . P . G . R ., P . M . S 89 ; H . Abrahams , 7 Sp ; and G . T . Salmon , W . M . 1261 . The banquet followed , and nearly 60 were seated at the tables . The catering of Bro . VV . H . Sharp was most praiseworth

y , and the dining room looked the picture of elegance , a profusion of choice flowers being displayed . The toast list was on the well-known lines . In responding for "The Grand Officers , " Bro . Case said that he was present at the consecration of the lodge , over 20 years ago , on the invitation of his friend , Bro . Dobie ; but he had not visited it since until now . He congratulated

the lodge upon the efficient way in which the working had been done , and specially complimented Bro . Tisley upon his beautiful rendering of the installation ceremony . In responding for "The P . M . 's of the Dobie Lodge , " Bro . Long briefly referred to its existence during the 20 years he had been a member , mentioning that at one period its fortunes were very low indeed . It was therefore a ureat

p leasure to him to find frequent applications for admission into the lodge , which was now in such a strong condition that he believed it would soon be the first in the Province of Surrey . A very enjoyable evening was spent , some good music being given by brethren present . Bro . Hodges was a great help in this direction , and Bro . Honeywell presided at the piano .

LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 1086 . — The brethren of this lodge met on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , Westminster-road , for the annual installation ; and the large gathering of members and visitors showed no falling off in enthusiasm as compared with previous festivals . The chair was taken by Bro . W . Roberts , W . M ., supported by Bros . W ,

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Wilkinson , I . P . M . ; John Lunt , P . P . G . D . C ; G . T . Townsend , P . M . ; F . Ewart , S . W . ; J . Sheild , J . W . ; J . Savage , P . M ., Treas . ; Isaac Evans , Sec . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . M . Boyd , W . M . 1 G 09 ; W . Savage , P . M . 1609 ; R . Scott , S . VV . 1473 ; C . H . Ashton ; W . Roberts , I . P . M . 1529 ; j . Pennington , S . W . 477 ; J . H . Tyson , I . P . M . 11 S 2 ; C . Bargery , P . M . 175 G ; Isaac Platts , W . M . ( 1473 ; J- S . Adams , S . S . 1477 ; Thos .

Gill , Sec . 1325 ; W . | . Warhurst , J . W . 1756 ; VV . J . Hoskin , J . D . i 2 Sg ; VV . VV . Webster , Sec . 1713 ; J . J . Smith , I . P . M . 1035 ; J . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; and VV . Addison , J . W . 1035 . The W . M . elect , Bro . F . Ewart , was presented bv Bros . J . Lunt and J . Savage , and the installation ceremony was very creditably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Roberts , assisted by Bro . VV . Wilkinson , P . M . The

following officers were invested : Bros . W . Roberts , I . P . M . ; Joseph Sheild , S . W . ; Isaac ( . Evans , J . W . ; J . J . Savage , P . M ., Treas . ( ic-elected ); Joseph Unsworth , Sec ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; John Pennington , S . D . ; George Coope , J . D . ; Thomas Maxwell , I . G . ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; H . Dickenson , S . S . ; and John Miller , J . S . Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . The brethren were afterwards excellently catered for by

Bro . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . During the evening a handsome P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place ) was presented to the I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , by the W . M . The following brethren added greatly to the harmony of the evening .- Bros . J . Busfield , W . H . Quayle , William Lewis , J . Quayle , T . C . Fargher , J . Cantor , E . Batley , and others ^ and a very pleasant evening was spent .

NEWTON ABBOT . — Devon Lodge ( No . 1138 ) . —At the recent annual installation meeting of this lodge , Bro . the Rev . G . T . Warner was installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . C G . Vicary , assisted by the following Board of Installed Masters : Bros . F . Watts , P . M . 1138 ; W . Vicary , P . M . 113 S ; C . Stevens , P . M . 113 S ; VV . Harris P . M . 113 S ; L . E . Bearne , P . M . 113 S ; J . Olver , P . M . 1138 , P . G . S . B . ; C Pope , P . M . 1138 ; C . Atkins ,

P . M . 27 ; T . J . Kerstersman , P . M . 303 ; F . C . Hallett , P . M . 303 ; G . Searle , W . M . 248 ; H . P . Jarman , P . M . ; and W . E . Lamble , P . M . The W . M . invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . C G . Vicary , I . P . M . ; R . H . Grimley , S . W . ; C . H . Dobell , J . W . ; Rev . T . R . Grundy , Chaplain ; H . Martin , Treas . ; S . E . Endacott , Sec . ; W . H . Lander , S . D . ; J . R . Cull , J . D . ; W . Harris , D . C . ; H . Foss , Org . ; A . S . Rendell , I . G . ;

and J . Hay vood , Tyler . At the close of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the annual banquet was held . After the repast the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the retiring W . M ., Bro . C G . Viccry , was eulogised for the admirable way in which he had performed the installation ceremony . The proceedi ngs were enlivened by several well-rendered songs .

HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 23 rd inst ., at the Mitre Hotel . Present : Bros . Maple , W . M . ; Maybury , I . P . M . ; Roberts , S . W . ; Sindall , P . M ., as J . W ., in the temporary absence of Bro . Spratling ; Gordon , P . M ., Treas . ; Pearse , P . M ., Sec . Tarr , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; Tattersall , l . G . ; and Gilbert , Tyler ; and the following members : Bros . Kentish , P . M .

Boncey , Swain , Ptnnell , and Klaasen . Visitors : Bros . Richardson , W . M . 183 ; Blake , W . M . 507 ; Forsyth , I . P . M . 140 ; Harling , P . M . 30 ; Roberts , P . M . 79 ; Brown , P . M ., Sec . 140 ; Chubb , P . M . 709 ; Brayes , P . M . 18 97 ; Vennell , S . W . 165 ; Griffiths , S . D . 192 S ; Norris , I . ii . 21 ; Francis , D . C . 165 S ; Ludwin , 192 ; and Gordon , 1924 . A letter was read from Sir Francis Burdett , the P . G . M ., and first W . M . of the lodge , apologising for

his absence on the ground of illness . After the routine business the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Roberts , S . VV ., was duly installed W . M ., according to ancient custom , by the outgoing W . M ., in excellent style . The W . M . then , with the appropriate addresses , appointed the following officers : Bros . Spratling , S . VV . : Tarr , J . W . ; Gordon , P . M ., Treas . ; Pearse , P . M ., Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Tattersall , J . D . ; Swain , l . G . ; Pennell , D . C . ; Maple , P . M ., W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler .

The W . M . then presented Bro . Maple , I . P . M ., with the jewel voted to him by the lodge , and that brother expressed his gratitude for same . AJter some other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a cho ice banquet provided by Bro . Sadler , but at which that brother , to the regret of the lodge , was unable to be present through illness , and a very enjoyable evening was passed in listening to the eloquence of the W . M . and others , interspersed with some very excellent harmony .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . ¦ 33 U .-7 The annual installation meeting of this large and flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Imperial Hotel , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . In the absence of the IV . AL , the lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . P . Robertson , who was supported by the following officers : — Bros . J . B . Harrison , S . W . and W . M . elect 730 , as S . W . } J . Taylor , J . W . ; J . Hall , P . M ., Treas . ; S . G . Noakes ,

Sec . ; H . H . Thompson , S . D . ; VV . Stephens , J . D . ; H . J . Dodd , l . G . ; and VV . Hill , Tyler . There were also present Bros . R . White , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . N . Cowers , P . M . ; VV . J . Rix , P . M . and W . M . elect ; Blowey , Bond , Buckland , Blades , Charmbury , Craft , MacMahon , Northover , Sanderson , and others . The visitors present were Bros . R . Eve , P . M . 730 , P . P . G . S . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Major J . Walsh , P . M . 1071 ; Captain Broackes , P . M . 215

( l . C ); H . Harbor , W . M . 2016 ; G . H . Swansborough , J . W . 301 G ; C . Reynolds , 230 ; J . White , 143 6 ; A . Alallord , 50 S ; VV . Ayres , 67 S ; G . Herbert , 67 8 ; H . Seabrook , 1928 ; and W . Roberts , S ( l . C . ) The minutes of the last regular meeting and subsequent emergency having been confirmed , Bro . W . S . Beades , 209 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . J . Hall , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., the esteemed Treasurer of thelodge ,

having taken the chair , Bro . VV . J . Rix , P . M . and W . M . elect , was then presented for the benefit of installation , and duly obligated as W . M . elect . All the brethren below the Degree ot an Installed Master having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Rix was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient cus > torn . On the brethren being readmitted , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . Taylor , S . W . ; 3