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not necessary to say they were welcome ; they were , however , so numerous that he could not find words to speak of their various Masonic qualifications . He would call on Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D ., and Bro . Southwood W . M . of 1260 , to respond . Bro . Jabez Hogg said he felt very pleased to see the working of the W . M . He had visited the Egyptian Lodgo before , and had been pleased to meet

many of its members at the Hervey Lodge . Bro . Southwood endorsed all Bro . Hogg had said , one of the P . M . ' s of tho Lodge was about to join tho Hervey Lodge . He had never listened with greater pleasure to working , and the manner the newly installed W . M . had inaugurated his year of office was most creditable . Bro . Walker proposed the health of tho W . M . Ho did so with pleasuro , ho felt no regret in

leaving the chair , for he was displaced by one who they wero all proud of . Bro . Maidwell was one of the most enthusiastic workers in Freemasonry and now reaped the benefit of his industry . Bro . Maidwell thanked Bro . Walker for his kind expressions . He was proud to be in the chair ; when he looked round the tables and saw so many kind friends , high in the Order , who , by their assistance , had

onabled him to reach his present proud position , he assured them lie would do all in his power , and hoped his efforts would sustain the prestige and promote the welfare of the Egpptian Lodgo . The W . M . then gave the health of the P . M . ' s ; this was always a pleasing duty ; to-night he had an especial pleasure , that was to decorate Bro . Walker with the jewel which had been presented by tho Lodge .

In placing it on his breast he hoped to see him wear it for many years , as a record of their respect . After a song , by Bro . Eudderforth , which was very humourously rendered , Bro . Walker rose : Ho had not only to return thanks for the toast of the P . M . ' s , but also for himself individually j he felt it a great pleasure his being a P . M . From the kind manner in which tho W . M . had spoken of him , he felt he had

given them satisfaction . Tho jewel they had presented him with he would wear with pride to his latest hour . If he had not done what tho former Masters had done , he hoped he had not failed in doing his duty to the Charities . He should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors . He most heartily thanked them , not only for their valuable gift , but also for their kind expressions . The

W . M . then urged on the brethren the claims of the Masonic Charities . Their requirements were well known , and little need be said by him . The Institutions had two worthy representatives present , Bros . Binckes and Terry , who could do them greater justice than he , with the limited amount of eloquence at his command . Bro . Binckes was pleased to enrol the I . P . M . as a Steward for

the Boys School j he was sure tho brethren would give him their support . Through the liberality of a worthy member of the Craft , Bro . Erasmus Wilson , Cleopatra ' s Needle had been brought to this country . This interesting event ought to bo considered worthy of a Eed Letter day , and none ought to so consider it more than the Egyptians . He would not take up their valnable time ; he had a

worthy friend who was ready to respond to tho toast more fully ; however , he would just remark that wo have large claims ; there wero many young members present who do not know what our Charities are doing ; they ought to know . Wc have 200 girls , 225 boys , and 400 of tho aged who require support . We hope that no exertions on our part will be wanting to mako our appeals successful .

Bro . Jas . Terry followed : He regretted the absence of Bro . Little , but he had to thank tho Egyptian Lodgo for their kind and liberal aid . As to Cleopatra ' s Needle , he thought it must have been " made well" or it would never have reached this country . In reply to the health of tho Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Buss G . A . S . remarked that the Egyptian Lodgo was Vice-Patron of two of the Charities ,

and he hoped they would soon bo so of the third . He was pleased to see an old and esteemed friend installed into tho chair ; ho was sure Bro . Maidwell would do his duty . Tho Lodge prospered , and was a credit to the Craft . Bro . J . B . Poole P . M . and Sec . also replied . The toast of the Officers was next honoured . The W . M . had seen their working in Lodges of Instruction , and ho hoped he was justified in

placing them in their respective places ; ho hoped each would eventually fill the office of W . M . Bro . Eichards S . W . thanked the W . M ., he had been a member for eight years , and did not imagine he should have attained his present position . However , the W . M . was even a younger Mason , and this would be an incentive to him to work . ( Cheers . ) Bros . G . B . Chaplain and Coulson also replied ; the Tyler ' s toast was then given . The Visitors were Bros . J . Hervey

G . S ., J . BoyclP . G . P . P . G . S ., J . Smith P . G . P ., T . Cubitt P . G . P ., Howe A . G . P ., E . P . Albert P . G . P ., E . Gottheil P . M . 141 , J . Hogg P . G . S . B ., H . Webb P . M . 93 , Eudderforth 1 , 2 , J . Newton P . M . 174 , L . Eogers 902 , Dodd P . M . 1194 , Fendlebury P . M . 1056 , Southwood W . M . 1260 , E . Coste P . G . D . C , Lee P . M . 975 , F . Binckes P . G . S ., James Terry

P . G . D . C . Herts , H . Doweling 145 , W . Masters 145 , Middleton 435 , Hooper 435 , Walker 813 , Green 1524 , Hayes 619 , Cripps W . M . 1685 , Jeffreys W . M . 902 , Dance W . M . 754 , Goddard 1185 , Hallows 1662 , Carlton 1677 , P . Jacob 3 late 145 , Andrews P . M . 976 , Taylor 1667 , F . E . Vine P . M . 173 , Middleton 46 , Hooper 435 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Speight W . M . 147 , & c .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No 27 . —This Lodge hold its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwcll ' s , Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street . E . C ., on Thursday last . Bros . Norden W . M ., Maidwell S . W ., Chapman J . W ., Coulson S . D ., Whollan J . D ., Howell I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor , and other brethren . The

ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , Pro . Grammer candidate . The first , second , and third sections of tho lecture were worked by L' ro . Webb , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Whellan , of No . 27 , was elected a member . Bro . Maidwell will preside next meeting , when he will be supported by tho Officers of the Egyptian Lodge .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 45 . —At the Old Eodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Gosvvell-ro . id , on Monday the 11 th inst . Present—Bros . Pearcy W . M ., Stock S . W ., Hallam J . W ., Fenner Sccretay , Wing S . D ., Sparrow J . D ., Symons I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bros . Byott , Moscley , Alfoul , Powell , Isaac , Hunter , Killick ,

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Trewinnard , & c . All preliminaries being duly observed , Bro . Byott was passed to the second degree . Bro . Pearcy worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was advanced to tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , tho

W . M . giving tho traditional history , Uro . -Byott candidate . Lodgo was closed down to tho first degree , Bro . Symons J . W . of the Mother Lodge was made a member . Bro . Stock was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

Era Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 176 . —The election meeting of this prosperous Lodgo was hold on Friday , 8 th February , at the Bridge House Hotol , Southwark . Bro . Eev . P . M . Holden W . M . presided . The minutes of the previous Lodgo meeting were read and regularly confirmed . The ballot was unanimous in favour of the candidates for advancement . Bro . William Butler 1326 being in

attendance , was regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree . Several brethren were proposed for advancement . The byelaws wero read . The ballots were unanimously in favour of Bro . Thomas Horton S . W . being W . M ., and for the re-election of Bro . Henry Arthur Dubois as Treasurer . The show of hands was in favour of Bro . W . Y . Laing P . M . being re-elected Tyler . On motion made it was unanimously resolved , " That tho usual Past

Master ' s jewel be given to the W . M . for his distinguished services . " Business ended , the Lodge was closed , and adjourned to Friday , 13 th July , to meet at six p . m . Tho usual banquet followed . There wero present , besides those named , Bros . W . Hammond P . M . J . W ., F . Walters P . G . I . G . P . M . Sec , E . P . Tebb , B . Meyer , H . Meyer , David Smith Asst . Sec , A . F . Loos , and many others . There were not any Visitors .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No 198 . —On Saturday ) the 9 th inst ., at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . Present —Bros . C . Lorkiu W . M ., Bedwell S . W ., Crosbie J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Fennor S . D ., Eoss J . D ., F . H . Varley I . G . Visitors —Bros . F . H . Varley W . M . 33 , and Diechinger 1366 . The Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed ; the ceremony of passing was

rehearsed , Bro . Gibbs candidate . The first section of second lecture was worked . The ceremony of installation was very ably rendered by Bro . Moss P . M . 185 , assisted'by several P . M . 's . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bros . Moss and those who had assisted him . Bros . Varley and Diechinger were elected members , and Bro . Bedwell appointed W . M . for the next meeting . The annual suppor will take place at the above address on Monday the 25 th inst .

United Strength Lodge , No . 228 . —The installation meet , ing of this Lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , last Tuesday evening . Bros . James Hill W . M ., Snare S . W ., Halford J . W ., Pearcy S . D ., Patmore J . D ., Hickman I . G . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Smith , a candidate for the third degree , answered the questions and was entrusted . The

Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the W . M . raised Bro . Smith , working the ceremony in an excellent manner . The W . M . then proceeded to instal Bro . Halford , rendering this ceremony also in an efficient manner ; tho addresses wero impressively given by Bro . Triggs . The W . M . Bro . Halford then invested his officers—Bros . Hill I . P . M .. Snare S . W .. Pearcy J . W ., Patmore S . D ., Hickman J . D .,

Killick I . G ., James Terry W . S ., Winsland Treasurer , Cramp Secretary , Davis Assistant Secretary . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . Howard and Stockwell , and worked the ceremony to the satisfaction of all present . The brethren then repairod to the banqueting-room , where a splended repast was provided . Upwards of one hundred guests sat down . Amongst the visitors , of whom there was a goodly

number , we noticed Bros . G . S . Lancaster P . G . W . Hants , E . Bowyer P . G . D . Herts , Hart P . G . D . Kent , McCubbin P . G . D . Berks and Bucks , Alfred Hodges P . G . D . Kent ; P . M . 's Bros . Newton 1687 , Underwood 860 , G . F . Cook 1471 , Grimwood 1224 , Howell 1470 , Littlewood 780 , Waters Carrick-on-Shannon , C . Corner 2 Dublin ; W . M . 's Bros . M . Best 948 , W . Eandall 1470 , T . Goode 1288 , Garbett 1178 , and Bros .

Stock 1178 , Beart 1478 , Parker 369 , Wilson 1366 , Moore 1196 , Thomson , S Eankin 475 , Johnston 670 , Burrows 1376 , Mills 23 , Tongue Polish National , Casely 625 , Atkins 360 , Cook 177 , Greenaway 1567 , Crockett 1328 , & o . After the regulation toasts had been given , the W . M . proposed the health of Bro . Hill the I . P . M . This was received with cheers . Bro . Halford informed the brethren

that he had a very pleasing duty to perform ; to present to their I . P . M . a jewel from tho Lodge , and also a collar , with a silver P . M . jewel attached , from tho members of the Lodge . Both gifts bear an inscription testifying tho satisfaction of the brethren at tho manner Bro . Hill had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of office . Bro . Hill , on rising to thank the brethren for their kindness ,

was much affected ; he had no idea how to express his thanks for the magnificent jewel they had presented him with . He hoped to bo spared to wear it for many years , and was snro that when his wife saw it , she would bo as proud of it as ho was . Tho other customary toasts were then given in due course , and responded to . The brethren dispersed , agreeing that they had spent a very enjoyable evening ,

Prosperity Chapter , No , 290 , Huddersfleld . —Tho regular Convocation was held on Wednesday , the 6 th of February , at the Masonic Hall , South Parade . The following Comps . presided : — Wm . Schofield P . Z . as M . E . Z . ( W . Harrop M . E . Z . being unavoidabl y absent ) , Jtio . W . Turner It ., Allen Haigh J ., B . Hutchinson Treasurer , Cornelius Wheawill Scribe E ., T . Farrar Scribe N ., E . Dyson P . S .

There were also present Comps . Wm . Smith P . Z ., John Ehocles P . Z ., Joshua Leo P . Z ., and several others . Visitors Comps . Euddock P . Z . and Doro M . E . Z . Chapter No . 275 . The ballot was taken for Bro . Frank Wilkinson ; it proved favourable , and the ceremony of exaltation was conducted in a most impressive manner . The Historical Lecture was delivered by Comp . Mitchell , the Symbolic by Comp , Turner IL , aud the Mystical by Comp . Lowis Brierley . Tho