Craft Masonry.

Bro . R . Manley , VV . M ., asked them to accept his most cordial thanks for the toast , and for the enthusiastic reception given it . He was an initiate of the lodge seven and a half years ago , and sat where the initiates were placed on the present occasion , and he ventured to think the same feelings were experienced by all . Having a great appreciation of the objects and principles of Freemasonry , he determined to become a useful member as far as lay in his power , and in his endeavour to advance it , he had been impelled towards the chair until , by their suffrages , he had been elected and installed as

W . M . He was very proud of that position , being the second Master of the lodge who was initiated in it . His pride and pleasure were enhanced by the fact that owing to the care and attention paid the lodge by its founders , the Viator Lodge bad gained a very great reputation in the Craft . Itwould always be his endeavour to continue the services he had tried to render to Freemasonry , and it would always be his object to gain the friendship , esteem , and respect of all the members and brethren with whom he came in contact . "The Initiates " having been honoured and duly responded to ,

The VV . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " and said that Bro . Saunders' year had been marked by brilliant working , which had been of great benefit to the lodge . Bro . ' W . Saunders , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . It had always been his ambition to do what he could for the lodge , and had never missed one meeting since his initation , although frequently coming from a long distance . Bro . W . S . Andrews , S . W . 177 , replied for " The Visitors , " and said he had never attended any lodge where the working- was better done . Bro . Collison , I . G . 1425 , also replied .

Bro . VV . J . Ferguson , P . M ., Treasurer , replied for "The Treasurer and Secretary . " " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . 'The musical items were contributed by Madame Isabel George , Miss Florence Venning , Bros . J . Stephens , and C . H . Nickerson . Miss Phillips Kcely presidrod at the pianoforte ,

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Piumstead , when Comps . G . R . Nichols , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Sidney Horton , as II . ; and lsiah Turton , as J . The Installing Officer was Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G ist A . S ., who did his work admirably , the following officers were invested : Comos . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Scribe E . ; J . O . Cook , Scribe N . ; A . Penfold , P . Z . ; P . P . G . ist A . S ., Treas . ; Dr ,

E . Bryceson , P . S . ; G . Letton , P . Z ., ist A . S . ; E . M . Taylor , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Mison , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Stwd . ; R . J . Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . R ., D . C ; and C . Warren , Janitor . The I . P . Z ., Comp . G . F . Taylor , was presented with a handsom : P . Z . ' s jewel , and Comp . Penfold was tendered a hearty vote of thanks for his services as Installing Officer , and then the chapter was closed . The banquet was partaken of at the Royal Mortar Hatel , BeresFord-squire , Woolwich , and was in every respect worthy of the occasion , being of the best , and splendidly served .

Among other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . C . Taylor , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) P . Z . 1472 , P . Z . and Scribe E . 21 . S 4 , P . G . S . B . Essex ; J . H . Robetts , P . Z . ; J . Messant , E . Carter , R . C . Constance , G . Frost , J . Brooks , D- C Capon , G . Hall , L . Chasteaneuf , B . Hammond , A . Moore , R . Siunders , VV . H . Turton , J . Stretton , VV II . Leurs , J . T . Allingham , P . Z . 954 ; A . Bird , P . Z ., M E . Z . 1602 ; II . Nash , M E . Z . 77 ; VV . W Keeble , H . 13 ; W . C Haley , 17 S 9 ; and II . King . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were duly honoured .

In responding for "The P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " Comp . Iaybr slid thit , while he thanked them most cordially for their hearty reception of tfu toast aid for coupling his name with it , yet he should much have preferred that the nines of Coups . Coupland and Butter had been coupled with it , for if it had been itwould have b ; en responded to in a manner worthy of it . For himself , he felt the responsibility of responding for the P . G . Officers , but would try to do justice to it . His year of office expired that night , for as the P . G . Chapter met the very next day for its annuil festivil , his office would devolve upon some other fortunate compinion , and he ( Comp , Camp .

bell ) would number among the past . There , however , was one thinj he was pleased to say , and he felt they would rejoice with him to know that , although he , as a conpmio . i of the Pattison Chapter , faded into the shadow of reticemrmt , one of their companions , no less than their esteemed Comp . C . Clapham , would be the n ; xt day invested with Provincial honours in their P . G . Chapter . He felt sure that they would all be pleased to know that he had advised Comp . Clapham that at 1 . 15 thit night the members of the Pattison Chapter would drink his j illy good health and success to him , an J now , as it was upon the very verge of that time , he felt sure they would all unite with him in drinking the toast in bumpers .

The companions did so in a most enthusiastic manner , showing that , although absent , Comp . Clapham , who is deeply esteemed by all who know him , was not forgotten . Comp . Nichols , in responding to the toast of his health , assured the companions that if they would only assist him to get good candidates , he should be reidy to d J the work , and he hoped to their satisfaction . It was now soma i . S years' ago thit he wis exalted in that chapter , and during the whole of that time he hi J watched the splendid work of the Principals who had preceded him with animnense amount of admiration ,

not unmixed withtiepidabon , the latter feeling predominating when he thought that perhaps some day he should achieve the proud position he now occupied , and having to do the work they were doing , and he must also confess to symptoms of that feeling now , having to follow in the footsteps of such illustrious predecessors . He looked for thair cordial support during his year of office , and hipjd to have a good on ; b : f > re he became numbered with the " old fossils , " as the Past Misters of a l ) J »; e an 1 P . Z ; . of a chapter were usually denomiiated . He heartily thanked them fjr placing him in su ; h a proud position , and for their generous reception of the toast of his health .

The other toasts of" Comps . H . and J ., " Installing O . licers , " " Past Principals , " and " Visitors , " were honoured , and some excellent singing and instrun ; ntil m isic by Miss M . Perrott , Miss Maud Robertson , Bros . S . Marston , London , and Sidney llorto . i , was much enjoyed .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Concord Conclave , No . 8 . This old and distinguished conclave met at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . llclier ' s . Jersey , on Monday , the 12 th instant , when there weie present , amongst others , Sir Knights j . H . Goldsmith , M . P . S . ; L . P . H . 'spiradoux , Sen . P . M . P . S ., acting I . P . M . P . S . ; E . Oldridge , V . E . ; Peter Bois , P . M . P . S . ; J . O . Le Sueur ,

P . M . P . S ., acting Prelate ; J . W . I landing , S . G . ; Arthur Walker , ist Aide-de-Camp ; J . T . Baal , J . G . ; W . Gosling , 2 nd Aide-de-Camp ; Thomas Le Scelleur , P . M . P . S ., acting Recorder ; W . T . Pugsley , P . M . P . S ., Trcis . ; Dr . M . Lc Cronier , Recorder , acting Pref . ; Captain J . C . Barrette , Herald ; | . 11 . Elliott , P . M . P . S ., Warden ; A . W . Godfray , acting Std . Br . ; J . C . Gross , Major F . J . Godfray , C . F . Le Feuvre , F . Rogers , W . H . Hambly , Sentinel , and several visitors .

The conclave having been duly opened , the minutes of the last assembly were read , confirmed , and signed . A billot was taken for Bros . Frederick Vincent , P . M . 1003 ; Thos . Cummings , P . M . 95 s ; Saml . Picut , VV . M . 491 ; Henry Win . Hinds , S . W . 1003 ; Charles G . Vatcher , J . W . S 77 ; Ernest Dyer , 1003 ; Harold G . Parlett , 2015 ; V . H . Taylor , 1003 ; William Curtis , 1003 ; G ; orge Dtimaresq , 5 JO ; G . Uassett , D . P . Vincent , II . P . Hill , W . Sharp , 244 , and A . Craizird , 100 3 , all were accepted unanimously , and eight , who were in attendance , were regularly installed as knights of the Order in a very impressive manner , the beauties of the ritual being fully shown by the admirable working of the M . P . S , and the ofiicers assisting .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

The historical oration was delivered by the Prelate , Sir Knight Capt . J . C . Barrette , in excellent style , and seldom have we witnessed the ceremonies gone through in the manner they were on that occasion . Every officer , from the M . P . S . to the Sentinel strove to excel one another as exponents of the ritual . Sir Knight VV . Gosling was appointed and invested as Standard Bearer . Other business being transacted , the conclave was closed .

The sir knights adjourned to the refectory and partook of a banquet , which was admirably served by Sir Knight Hambly , and which was most satisfactory in every respect , reflecting great credit on the host . After the banquet the first toast that of "'The Oueen and Christian Masonry , " with able comments on her Majesty's sexagenary , " having been most enthusiastically honoured , those of the "Imperial and Grand Council and the Grand Senate , " "The M . P . S ., " "The P . M . P . Sovereigns , " "Newly-installed Knights , " and "The Treasurer , '' " Recorder , " and "Officers , " followed , which were all heartily received and enthusiastically responded to .

Excellent speeches were not wanting , and a very sociable evening was spent , which the stern Sentinel ' s toast brought all too soon to a close . This successful assembly and the heavy work in the conclave must truly be recorded as a red-lc ' . tcr day in the annals of the Concord Conclave , No . S . The musical Sir Knights did do their duty to the best of their ability during the evening and much enhanced by their talents the post-prandial proceedings .

United Grand Lodge Of New South Wales.

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF NEW SOUTH WALES .

At the annual election communication of the above Grand Lodge which was held on the 9 th ult ., and presided over by Bro . T . K . Spencer , Deputy Grand Master , the following Grand Lodge officers were elected for the ensuing year :

Bro . Sir J . P . Abbott ... ... ... G . M . „ W . C . Marshall ... ... ... S . G . W . „ J . Trivett ... ... ... ... J . G . W . „ Right Rev . the Bishop of Bathurst ... ... ) n n , „ J . S . Shearston ... ... ^ G . Chaps . ,, A . J . Scott ... ... ... ... G . Treas . „ A . Rofe ... ... ... ' ... Pros . B . Gen . Pur .

„ VV . H . Soul ... ... ... ... Prcs . 15 . 15 _ n . „ F . R . Brentnal ! ... ... ... G . Reg . „ W . J . Millner ... ... ... l nsn ,. F . J . Harvey 3 G . S . Ds . „ Simpson ... ... ... ' tGTIIq „ Moon ... ... ... ... r - ' - Ds - „ H . D . Walshe ... ... ... G . Architect .

,, Ore ... ... ... ... G . Bard . ,, D . Dobie ... ... ... ... G . I . of VV . „ A . W . Somerville ... ... ... G . D . C . „ F . A . Banks ... ... ... D . G . D . C . „ Major A . G . H . Morris - ... ... G . S . B . ,, K . C . V . Broughton ... ... ... G . Std . Br . „ Maher ... ... ... ... G . Burst .

„ F . Ayres ... ... ... ... D . G . P . „ \ V . Johnstone ... ... ... ^ j „ F . Boulton ... ,.. ,., ... I ,, T . I ,. Rowbotham ... ... ... i ,-. ,., . A vr . v -ti (•• ' . Stwd ; . „ A . M'Newly ... ... .. j „ E . Carter ... ... ... ... 1

,, S . Armilage ... ... ... J „ A . N . Gedhe ... ... ... G . Org . „ N . Gedhe ... ... ... ... G . D . of M . ,, Morgan ... ... ... ... G . Ty ler . ,, Mackenzie ... ... ... ... ) ,- » JV „ Salter G . Auditors .

The British Homes Investment Corporation, Limited.

THE BRITISH HOMES INVESTMENT CORPORATION , LIMITED .

The lirst annual report and general meeting of the shareholders of the above company was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on VVeJnesJiy , the 14 th instant . Mr . T . Neville Stick , F . S . S ., the Chairman of the company , presided . It is gratifying to note the exceedingly successful year ' s operations and business-like and vigorous administration , and that the formula of the office is in high public estimation is proved by the following statement of the progress mide during the year ' s working , and shows econo-ny with efficient management . The report shows that the complete new businesss during

the financial period ended September 31 st last had reached the magnificent total of if 750 , 000 sterling . This is a grand record , and still improves . _ Since ist January last 1 S 01 new certificates have been issued , securing the sun of £ 524 , 964 , and producing new annual income at the rate of £ 13 , 052 , whilst the average amount per certificate has risen from £ 26 5 to £ 291 . Tha share capital stood at the end of last year—subscribed , £ 16 , 916 ; paid up , £ 8487 3 s . ; leaving uncalled , £ S . | : S 17 s . The position this year still further improves , the capital subscribed now being £ 24 , 750 ; paid up , £ 15 , 157 is . y-I . ; uncalled , £ 9592 iSs . 3 d ., leaving a substantial balance in reserve . The co-operative , or

profit-sharing , feature of the Corporation is also , in a measure , deservedly appreciated . The preference shareholders have received 5 per cent , on their holdings , the ordinary shareholders receive 5 percent , on their shares , and an addition equivalent to 12 per cent , will be placed as a bonus to the credit ot participating certificate holders' accounts . This is a proof of the profitable character of the business , and the value of a certificate investment . This is in accordance with thetermsof the prospectus , which states that the certificate holders shall , receive So per cent . of the divisible profits earned by the Corp oration . Mr . M . Gregory , the managing director , is to be congratulated on such splendid results .

We are of opinion that the house property certificates of the Corporation would be of great value and help to some of our lodges combining . We might become owners of our own temples , wherein some six lodges might meet and thus save the heavy expense we are put to sometimes , such as having to pay from two to three guineas for the use of one room in a town hall and another two guineas for dining accommodation . Now , say we meet eight times during the year , and during that time have three banquets , that means an outliy of £ 23 25 . at two guineas , but more , of course , if at three ; if , therefore , one lodge is pur . to that expense , six must be put to £ 138 12 s . for hire of

rooms only , and to do away with that expense we think that if the Master and two principal ofiicers were made trustees during their term of o / IL-e and the lodge empowered them to hold house property certificates of such value that the six lodges at the expira . tion of live years might get the desired building and feel more comfortable in the knowledge- that they had done that which would beneli : the brethren that follo . vej them . We would call attention to the address of tha new offices of the Corporation , which are at 25 , Great Winchester-street , I )' . d Broad-street , E . C . They are admirably adapted to the rapidly growing business .

ARRANGEMENTS AUK in progress for a brigade of three battalions of foot guards to take jiart in the inarn-uvres which will be carried out under the direction of Major-General Sir William Butler , K . C . B ., in the neighbourhood of Arundel next month . The other troops will be drawn from the Scuth-Eastern district , of which Dover is the centre ,