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minutes of tho last regular Lodge had been submitted aud confirmed , the ballot was taken for the following brethren , who desired to join the r ^ cre , —Barnett I . Barnato , M . L . A ., Joppa Lodge , No . 188 , proposed by Bro . H . I . Barnato , seconded by Bro . M . J . Jessop W . M . Woolf Joel , Peace aud Harmony Lodge , Dutoitspan , S . A ., proposed by Tj .., / fT I . Barnato , seconded by Bro . M . J . Jessop W . M . In each

case the result was satisfactory , and the brethren named took thoir . eats as membera of the Barnato Lodge . Bro . C . F . Hogard P . M ., p G . St . Bearer , now took the chair , and after all preliminaries had been complied with , he raised Bros . H . Lewis and Solomon Abrahams . Bro . E . J . Aoworth waa next presented as the W . M . elect , and Tim JessoD . who had resumed the chair , administered the

obligation . In due course the Board of Installed Masters waa opened ( ou thia occasion essentially a large and representative body ) , and the new W . M . waa regularly placed in the chair . After congratulations , those below the installed Master ' s rank were readmitted and the W . M . waa regularly proclaimed and saluted in the three degreea . The following were the Officers invested : —

Bros . M . J . Jessop P . M . 1261 I . P . M ., Tom Honey S . W ., I . B . Joel J . W ., J Joel Treasurer , M . J . De Leeuw Secretary , A . Levy S . D ., I . Gluokatoin J . D ., M . Baaoh D . C , W . Wright Organist , C . Vandyk I . G . H . Warner A . D . C , M . Hyman S . S ., E . J . Whifceway J . S . Bro . Jesaop then gave the addresses , in masterly fashion , and took hia seat on the left of the Worshipfnl Maater . Bro . Acworth'a first duty waa indeed

a p leasant one ; the Lodge had procured for their popular outgoing Master a chaste and handsome jewel , while Bro . H . I . Barnato had supp lemented their gift with a splendid diamond for the centre . Bro . Aoworth in placing it on Bro . Jessop ' a breast said that no one present waa better able to judge of ita merits than the recipient , but

ho spoke the sentiments of the brethren when he desired Bro . Jesaop to accept it as intrinsically expressing their appreciation of the zeal and aasiduity he had displayed in the welfare of the Lodge since its inception—two yeara back . The jewel , whioh was gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Jessop , beara the following inacription : —

Presented to Wor . Bro . M . J . JESSOP , by the Brethren of THE BAHNATO LODGE , NO . 2265 , September 17 th 1890 , In recognition of hii valuable services as Worahipfnl Maater , 1889-90 The central diamond presented by Bro . H . I . Barnato .

Tho Barnato brethren unquestionably recognise the services of thoae ou whoae shoulders the conduct of their Lodge business rests . Brother M . J . De Leeuw , who during the past 12 months has brought some amount of energy to bear upon hia duties , was the next to be complimented . A very neat Secretary ' a jewel was now given to the W . M ., who in handing it over to Bro . De Leeuw assured him the membera

one and all thanked him for the attention he had given to hia dnties . Bro . De Leeuw , who was completely taken by aurpriae , disclaimed any desire for special effort ; what he undertook he strove to go throngh wifch satisfactorily . Their appreciation of his work would incite him further , and he trusted that as time rolled ou he should still

retain their good opinion . We had almost Admitted to mention that the Audit Committee presented their report , whioh waa of an eminently satisfactory character . After routine bnsiness had been attended to , the Lodge was closed . The banquet was most liberally served by Messrs . Baker Bros ., Limited , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Saras . On the removal of the cloth a full toasfc list

waa honoured , bufc the speeches were made as brief as was convenient , in order that those present might enjoy the musical treat provided . Bro . VV . Wright , the Organist of fche Lodge , to whom had been entrusted the arrangements , had secured the services of the Unity Vocal Qiiartett , Miss Douglas , Bros . W . Lloyd , Arthur Combes , Walter Syckelmore , I . White , & c , & c , and by their nnited efforts a merry

evening was spent . Tbe following were among the Visitors : — Bros . Dr . R . W . Woodman P . G . Sword Bearer , A . Garvafct 619 , M . J . Emanuel W . M . 205 , G . Everett P . M . 177 , & c , J . Hodgkyns P . M . 1026 , M . Levey Secretary 1017 , G . Cook W . M . 820 , Isaac Whito 205 , Aubrey Saunders 1314 P . D . G . M . Madrax , H . J . Henochsberg P . M . 1729 , M . J . Emanuel P . D . Sword Bearer Natal P . M . 1069 E . C

, Mulvey P . G . Sword Bearer Surrey , M . Mendelssohn S . D . 212 , L . M . Myers P . M . 188 , E . Simmons 188 , W . Lloyd W . M . 145 , I . Myera 188 , W . J . Gardner VV . M . 188 , F . Binckea P . G . Sword Bearer , A . J . Hotiochaberg P . P . A . G . D . C West Lancashire , B . Wiegel 188 , W . C Steele 2002 , Herbert Sprako 2192 Richard Eve P . G . TreasurerJ . E ,

, , lilank 205 , G . Milton 1987 , M . Abrahams Peace and Harmony Lodge , I * - Abrahams Peace and Harmony Lodge , A . Michel 177 , B . W . Jonea 1891 , J . Glaas P . M . 453 P . G . Supt . of Works Essex , W . W . Morgan P-M . 211 , A . Combes Paafc Maater 820 . The jewel presented to the Secretary was inscribed as follows : —

Presented to Bro . M . J . DE LEEUW , By the brethren of the Barnato Lodge , No . 2265 , Iu recognition of his valuable services aa Secretary . 1889-90 .

We tako tho opportunity to remind our readers that the iKnv Masonic Hal ) , Princes-street , Northampton , will be « J | - nall y consecrated and dedicated on Thursday next , the " ¦ ¦ ' lu instant . It is anticipated a large number of Craftsmen will take part in the proceedings * .

DUKE OP CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 as of

jT ^ - "fUCH the arrival the swallow betokens that joyous spring ia with us , and that we may look forward to our Summer F'j iaanng B ) B 0 the Te ( . i ^ f a sD [ uulUtis to attend the installation the ' ° ^ t ^' P * 'P *' Lodge warns us that wo must prepare for F , ° "'™ '' Ctiveand practical duties thafc devolve upou ns during the I , ' , - ' ' . ? . "" - "*¦ Maso-jiu season . When wu attend tho installation meeting * - iH Led ge , which meets at Freemasona' if all , we geaefiUly Hud

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that noble structure under the " control" of the British workman , and on thia occasion his presence was forcibly in evidence . We scarcely dare to advance an estimate as to how many volts or voltas it will take to make the electric lighting of the building perfect , but a friend who professes to know all about the matter predicts that there will yet be a considerable amount of " tinkering " before perfection ia

arrived at . However , that is not our business , ao let us to our affairs . The Lodge was formally opened by the W . M . Bro . Alfred H . Jakina , and the brethren proceeded to confirm the minutes of the regular meeting of 12 th April , and of fche emergency meeting of 10 th May . Bro . Arthur Tarling waa then passed to fche degree of F . C . The Reports of the Audit Committees of the Lodge Funds , and of the

Benevolent Fund were presented , and both were adopted . The ceremony of the day waa conducted by Bro . W . B . Marona P . M ., who haa recently visited Australia , and who was heartily congratulated by the brethren on hia return . The W . M . elect waa regularly presented , and was placed in the chair with full hononrs . After having been regularly saluted iu the three degrees , Bro . Charlea H . Cox appointed

the following as Officers to aaaiat him during hia occupancy of the chair : —Bros . Alfred H . Jakina I . P . M ., Joseph Bladon S . W ., John Culver J . W ., T . C . Corpe P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Dewanap P . M . Secre . tary , W . H . Foot S . D ., W . H . Lowry J . D ., Charles Musaarod I . G ., A . J . Dixie P . M . Director of Ceremonies , A . T . Bashinski and 0 . Heiuekey Stewards , Frederic Humphreys Organist . Bro . Maroua

gave the several addresses in a perfect and scholarly maimer , and on taking his seat was congratulated by all present . The ballot was now brought into requisition for Mr . Arthur Edmund Turner , proposed by Bro . 0 . N . Knuth and seconded by Bro . Cox W . M . ; for Mr . Henry George Thorn , proposed by Bro . Cox W . M . and seconded by Bro . J . Bladon S . D . ; for Mr . Jacob Jacobs , proposed

by Bro . Cox W . M . and seconded by Bro . J . Bladon S . D . ; and for Mr . Harry Bladon , proposed by Bro . J . Bladon S . D . and seconded by Bro . A . Lambert . The result iu each case was in favour of the candidate , and the four gentlemen named were introduced , and had the privilege of Masonic light conferred upon them ; the new W . M . ably acquitting himself in hia rendering of the ceremony . A notice

of motion by Bro . John Culver J . W ., that tha joining fee be reduced to £ 5 5 s , was next brought forward . It irai well received by the members , and on its being seconded bv Bro . A . J . Dixie P . M ., and supported by the Treasurer , waa unari . mously agreed to . Reference waa made to the recent decease of two of the Founders of the Lodge , and graceful reference waa made to

the services they each had rendered to the Lodge during their assc « ciation with it , and it waa decided fco place a record ou tbe Lodge minutes as to the brethren ' a appreciation of such services , and of the loss the Lodge had suatained by their death . A jewel waa presented to the retiring Master , and he was thanked for his services during the year . Shortly afterwarda Lodge waa closed . A splendid banquet

was supplied by Mesars . Spiera and Pond , Limited ; it was served in the Crown Room of the Freemasons' Tavern , nnder the superintend , ence of Bro . Mantell . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . briefly introduced the toasts , promising that short speeches ahould be the rule so far as he waa concerned , as he felt assured the brethren would prefer the music to any verbose remarks . An important famil y

engagement compelled our representative to leave early , but we are told that the utmost cordiality governed the proceedings throughout . Amongst those present , in addition to those named , were Bros . J . W Brooke P . M ., Dr . Bofct P . M ., H . Cattermole P . M ., A . Williams P . M ., & a . The following were among the visitors : —Broa . Thos . Baxter 228 , J . W . Mason 309 P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , E . E . Austin J . W . 1749 , J . M .

McLeod Secretary R . M . I . B ., W . Adams 2261 , Stephen Wood 4 C 8 P . P . J . W . Warwickshire , R . J . Cook P . M . 435 , G . J . Judge W . M . elect 2261 , H , Massey P . M . 619 1928 , T . W . Bone P . M . 1185 , W . G . Mnlford P . M . 1321 , G . S . Miller 2264 , H . G . Martin J . W . 1622 , W . A . Browa P . M . 1567 , W . H . Dunn S . VV . 1298 , H . Clark 73 , Morris Haifc 73 , S . B , Harris P . M . 538 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Turle Lee 226-1

D . Loebt 185 , S . Shepley 1706 , M . Mendelssohn S . D . 212 , L . Meyer 1622 , & o . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Turle Lee , Mas . Bac . ; we append tbe programme : —Solo and Chorus , " God Save the Qneen , " Dr . Bull , Mr . Sutton Shepley ; Solo and Chorus , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " B . Richards , Bro . W . T . Perrins- Song , "A Dream of Spain , " Royle , Misa Anuie Matthewa ; Song , " The Laafc Wutoo , " Pinsuti , Bro . Thorn j Song ,

* ' Angus McDonald , " Roeokel , Misa Alice Bocquet ; Trio , " Queen of the Night , " Smart , Misa M . itthews , Miss Bocquet , and Mr . Shepley ; Song , "The Star of Bethlehem , " Bro . Perrins ; Song , "Friar of Orders Grey , " Reeve , Mr . Sutton Shepley ; Pianoforte Solo , " Dause Ni ^ re , " Aacher , Bro . Turle Lee ; Song , " Over Hill , over Dale , " Cooke , Miss Annie Matthewa ; Song , " Dear Love , " Klein , Bro . Thorn ; Song , "Kerry Dancers , " Molloy , Mies Alice Bocquet ; Song , "The Arethusa , " Shield , Mr . Sutton Shepley .

The Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction meets every Tuesday evening , afc seven o ' clock , at tbe Queen ' s Arma , Queen Street , Cannon Street , City . Brethren are cordially invited to attend . Brethren are also informed that there ia a Royal Arch Chapter in connection with the Duke of Cornwall Lodge . Particulars can be obtained from fche Secretary .

K Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1614 . — At the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 18 th inst ., there were present Bros . F . W . Buxton W . M ., G . J . Reed S . W ., W . S . Lincoln . J . W ., G . Reynolds Treasurer aud Secretary , G . H . Foan S . D ., H . Matthewa J . D ., J . Kuigbt I . G ., T . E . Weeks Tyler , and Kirk . The Lodge waa opened iu due form ; tbe minutes of tha last meotioir were read and

confirmed . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Knight candidate . The same brother offered himself ns a candidate for raising , and the W . M . worked that ceremony . Bro . J . G . Reed S . W . waa unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed aud , adjourned ,