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Secretary , Bio . G . W . Verry , read the Auditors' Report , by which it appeared there was a balance of £ 28 odd in tho hands of the Treasurer . This admirable state of the finances of the Lodge was favourably commented on by the W . M . and several of the brethren present . Tho initiation of Mr . Joshua Enndcll was then proceeded

with ( he having previously been balloted for ) , the beautiful ceremony being most impressively performed by the W . M ., who also explained tho working tools . After fratornal greetings from the Visitors , nnd some routine business , the Lodge was closed , tho brethren adjourning to supper .

Boyal Kensington Lodge , No . 1627 . —A meeting was held on Friday , 4 th October , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Present—Bros . Charles E . Soppet W . M ., W . E . Gordon Leith S . W ., B . F . Cramer J . W ., D . M . Dewar Sec , Hydo Pttllen Treas ., J . B . Stevens as S . D ., G . F . Eobinson J . D ., Jos . Steelo D . C ., George Ma : ! i ws I . G ., E . Potter Tyler , and Bros . Percy Leith , Tustin ,

Delacoste , and others . Visitor Bro . James Hoddinott No . 181 . After preliminaries , tho W . M . passed Bro . Delacoste , and initiated Mr . J . B . Ball . Tho members elected Bro . W . E . Gordon Leith as W . M ., and Bro . Hyde Pullen as Treasurer for ensuing year . A P . M . 's jewel was voted to Bro . Charles E . Soppet . There wero four propositions for oleotion and initiation at next meeting , on 1 st November , when the new W . M . will be installed .

Beaconsfleld Lodge , No . 1662 . —The second Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at " The Chequers , " Marsh-3 treet , Walthamstow , on Saturday , the 5 th inst . The Lodge was called for 4 o ' clock , and shortly after that time was opened b y Bros . W . T . Christian W . M ., VV . Groom S . W ., T . Franklin as J . W ., J . Pinder as P . M ., J . H . Cambridge J . D ., A . Oldroyd I . G ., also Bros . J .

M . Hunt , A . Delvalle , Carter , Clarke , Field , Upward Org ., W . G . Hallows , F . Hallows Sec , Burnard , Harris , Enbery , Stnckvvell , Moffatt , Mumford , and Marsh for Gilchrist ( Tyler ) . The minntes of last meeting , and emergency , wero read ; also audit report , unanimously accepted . The W . M . Bro . Christian then in his usual impres . sivo manner initiated Mr . John Henry Wildash into the Order . Bro .

Jas . Pinder then occupied tho chair , and Bro . Wm . Groomo the W . M . olect was presented and installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient rite ; he invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . T . Franklin S . W ., F . Hallows J . W ., W . T . Christian Treas ., J . Pinder Sec , T . Upward S . D ., J . H . Cambridge J . D ., J . M . Hunt I . G ., C . B . Carter D . C ., G . Clark W . S . The three addresses wore then delivered bv

Bro . Pinder . The W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , presented to Bro . W . T . Christian I . P . M . a handsome testimonial , engrossed on vellum , in recognition of his most valuable services as a fonnder and first W . M . of this Lodgo . A letter wa * read from Bro . J . Hervey G . Sec , expressing his regret that ill-health would prevent his attendance . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a repast pro .

vided by the host , Bro . W . G . Hallows , in his usual admirable manner . The nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . To that of the Grand Officers , Bros . Joshua Nunn P . G . S . B ., H . G . Buss Asst . Grand Sec , and W . T . Howe G . Purs ., rep ] ipd :--the former congratulating the Lodge on its great success , both Masonically and financially , and expressing his extreme pleasure that he , as one of the founders , had to

a certain extent contributed to that success . To the toast of the Visitors ( of whom there wero upwards of 25 present ) , Bros . T . Cunningham P . M . 754 ( High Cross , Tottenham ) , J . S . Badkin P . M . 1365 ( Clapton ) , responded . During the evening the W . M . presented handsome Past Masters jewels , bearing tho arms of tho Earl of Beaconsfield , to Bros . W . T . Christian I . P . M ., aud James Pinder .

Amongst the Visitors , besides those previously mentioned , were : — Bros . S . Wharman P . M . 15 , 53-4 and 1494 , VV . Stephens P . M . 1489 , W . C . Claridge W . M . 1685 , F . Eothschild J . W . 128 S , W . Grist I . G . 1489 , Tollis 1185 , Lako 1471 , Bayley 861 , Wigu'lesworth 15 , Carter 1705 , Allison 1602 , Blunt 1489 , Glover 1489 , Jones 996 , Shepherd 27 , Shephard 861 , Gilham 192 , Borer 192 , W . G . Mooro P . M ., W . B . Brand 20 . Westfieldl 382 .

The Crusaders Lodge , No . 1677 . —The Anniversary Fesof this Lodgo was held on Wednesday , at tho Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-square , Clerkenwell . The Lodgo was opened by tho W . M . Bro . Jarvis Maples , who was well supported by the Officers and members of his Lodge , while amongst the Visitors were the following brethren : —Bros . Dr . Barringer P . P . G . S . W . Herts , S . E . Hayes

795 , T . H . Simmonda J . W . 1107 , P . Woodman 228 , E . H . Marsh P . M . 1196 , A . H . Hickman J . D . 228 , John Tovell 1489 , W . Stead W . M . 813 . G . H . Patmore Senior Deacon 228 , J . G . Fisher Junior Warden 1624 , E . Bowyer Past Master 1580 P . G . D . Herts , G . W . Gilham Senior Deacon 1632 , J . E . Carpenter P . M . 1196 , Mullord S . D . 1288 , T . B . Humphrey 1509 , Sigismund Lehmever Urban , C . J .

Pingston 205 , A . W . Fenner S . D . 1227 , W . W . Morgan 211 . The miuutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Tbe report of tbe anditors was received . It showed that the progress made during the year bad been most encouraging , and the members could look forward to a very early day when all liabilities incurred in the formation of the Lodge , for fo . rnitur- ' , & c ., would be discharged . A

Benevolent Fund had already been started , and has to its credit a balance of over £ 12 . Tho report was unanimously adopted . Bro . W . J . Hunter W . M . elect was then introdnced , and duly took his obligation . The installation was performed most admirably by the outgoing Master—Bro . Jarvis Maples . After the read mission of the brethren , the appointment of Officers took place . Bros . Simmonds

S . W ., T . Goode J . W ., J . Maples P . M . Treas ., J . G . Defriez Sec , F . Eothschild S . D ., Millvvard J . D ., G . Calderwnod I . G ., S . ltushton Or " ., J . S . Knight W . S ., J . Pigott P . M . D . C ., J . Verry Tyler . Previous to the installation ceremony the ballot box was bronght into request ; there wete three candidates for joining : Bros . Wm . Stedman Gedge , United Strength Lodge 228 , Wm . Browue Kidder , P . M . Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge 12 , Thomas John Hyland , Jordan Lodge

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201 . The result in each case was satisfactory , and Bros . Gedge and Hyland took their seats as members of tho Lodge—the third on the list , Bro . Kidder , not being able to attend . The agenda paper contained the names of three gentlemen as candidates for initiation , and in each case the ballot was favourable . All were present—Messrs . William Farr , John Carnaby and William Mackie ; each was

separately introduced , and received the benefits of Masonic Lvrht , the new W . M . exhibiting in a most satisfactory way his capabilities for the exalted position in which the members of the Lodgo had placed him . The Secretary was then called on to perform his routine duties , which , on this occasion , commenced with tbe reading of the circular from Grand Lodge in reference to tho action of tho Grand

Orient of France with regard to the elimination from the ritual of a belief in the G . A . O . T . U . Communications having been read , tho Lodgo was closed , and shortly afterwards the banquet was served . We may add here , that the efforts of Bro . Gay seemed to be greatly appreciated by the guests . Tho W . M . then introduced the toast of Her Most Gracious Majesty , which was honoured by the

brethren , who afterwards joined in the National Anthem . Tho second toast , tho W . M . remarked , might be dismissed as briefly as tho former one . Tho Prince of Wales was always studious for the interests of Freemasonry , aud it was with great pleasure he ottered the toast for their acceptance . The third toast—The Most Worship , fnl Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Eight Worshipful

the Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale , and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present—was always cordially received , and he ( the W . M . ) believed it was deservedly so . Without moro preface he wonld offer it for their acceptance . Bro . Mill ward , who throughout tho evening was in capital voice , here sang " Meet me onco again . " The health of tho Initiates was now given by the W . M .

At the consecration of their Lodge , Bros . Terry , Marsh , aud other distinguished Masons , had most strenuously urged upon them tho need of exercising caution in their selection of candidates . This , ho felt , they bad always done . The gentlemen who had joined their ranks that night were well recommended , and would ( the W . M . was assured ) become a credit to the Order ; he hoped they might each

eventually occupy the chair of the Lodge . Bro . Hickman here favoured tho company with one of his popular ditties , and the initiates briefly acknowledged the compliment that had been paid them . After a song— "The Arab Steed "—by Bro . Mullord , tho I . P . M . rose . Most of the brethren present were young members of the Craft , bnt he thought all would know what duty he had to

perform : it was to ask them to drink tho health of their Worshipful Master . Bro . Marsh , in his well known excellent style , hero gave an amusing reading—a parody on the " Burial of Sir John Mooro . " Bro . Hunter then rose . Ho thanked the brethren for the way in which tho toast had been received . No effort should be wanting on his part , and if , twelve months hence , he should still be thought

deserving of their good opinion , he should feel amply repaid . Tho next toast was the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Hunter spoke of tho qualities displayed by Bro . Maples during the year ho had so sue cessf ully bronght to a close . Ho had infinite pleasure in presenting him , on behalf of the Lodge , with the jewel the members had voted him at their last meeting . Bro . Maples remarked that too much

credit had been laid at his door ; it was true ho had left no stone unturned . It was a precept he had always recognised , that what was worth doing at all , was worth doing well . He was much gratified at tho reception they had given him , and ho thanked them for tho elegant jewel they bad presented him with . To the toast of tho Visitors , Bros . Dr . Barringer , G . H . Marsh and Carpenter replied .

The remaining toasts were then duly honoured , and tho summons given for the Tyler bronght a successful evening ' s proceedings to a close . The guests were entertained duriug the evening with several capital selections , Bros . Eushton , Lehmeyer , and several others ably distinguishing themselves . Bro . Millward's song , "Come into the garden , Maud , " was exquisitely rendered .

All Saints' Lodge , No . 1716 . —The installation meoting of this Lodge ( being the first since its consecration last year ) was held at the Town Hall , Poplar , on Friday evening , 4 th October . After tho routine business had been transacted , tho Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . John Dennis S . W . was presented by Bro . W . J . Fenner Treasurer to tho W . M ., Bro . W . H . Farnfield , for

installation . The ceremony was most ably worked by tho W . M ., and in a faultless manner , until tbo time for tho delivery of tho addresses , when Bro . Hnbback P . G . S . and P . M . 58 kindly gave that to the W . M ., and Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . J . W . Herts , those to tho Wardens and Brethren . Tho newly-installed W . M . then appointed his Officers as follow :-Bros . J . K . Coleman S . W ., Leonard Pott 3 J . W ., J . S .

Turner S . D ., W . C . Young J . D ., T . Bates I . G ., W . J . Fenner P . M . Treasurer , E . L . Braeebridge P . M . Secretary , J . House D . C ., J . Grout Organist , and Harrison Tyler . During the proceedings the Lodgo room was well filled with brethren ; many P . M . ' s honouring the gathering with their presence . Among them wo noticed Bros . G . Payno P . G . S ., C . J . Salmon P . M . 173 , H . J . Lewis P . M . 907 , and J . A .

Farnfield P . M . 256 . The Lodge having been closed in duo form , the brethren adjourned to another part of the hall , whero a banquet was tastefully laid out , tho viands being supplied by Bro . Grist , of Hackney , the enjoyment of all being greatly enhanced by the singing of Bros . Carter , Symons , and Theodore Distin , nnder the direction of Bro . J . Grout Org . 1716 . After tho Loyal and usual Masonic toasts had

been severally proposed and responded to , tho I . P . M ., iu proposing the toast of tbe evening , said he was pleased to see Bro . Dennis iu the position of WM . of that Lodge . They all knew what sort of a worker Bro . Dennis was in the Craft , and therefore knew how tho work would be sure to bo done during his year of office , which he ( the speaker ) hoped would be a prosperous one , and that when Bro . Dennis became I . P . M . he would be able to look back on as successfnl

a term of office as that concluded by himself . The toast was received with enthusiasm . Bro . Dennis said he was much obliged to the brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast . He -was pioud