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the name of Bro . Davies of London . Bro . Davies thanked tho W . 1 V and brethren , and expressed his belief thafc there was amnio vifcalit in the Lodgo to ensure its success . Ho exhorted tho Past Master to stand to their posts and render the valuable as . -. istaneo which , frottheir great experience , thoy woro so capable of imparting to al ' especially young Masons . Tho pleasures of the evening wero mno ' augmented by the capital singing of Bros . TIandford , Tnnston , Ave Bennett , and Jones . The brethren dispersed afc an early hoar .

Boyal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 . —HeP afc Bro . J . Wright ' s , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Baftersca , on Tnesd .-n evening . 21 st inst . Bros . Collins AV . M .. Carter S . W ., Westmoro J . AV . EatelifTo S . D ., Maddox J . D ., Fano T . G ., G . King P . M . Preceptor A . Withers Hon . Sec . ; Lee , Jones , Forss , Fcatherstone , and severn ' others woro present . The Lodge was oponod and tho minute ?! of las '

mooting wore confirmed . The AV . M . having worked tho second ano third degrees , tho Lodge wns resumed to tho first degree , when Bro . Collinsrs , in a very impressive speech , thanked tho worth ' Preceptor , Bro . King , for his great kindness , ancl eulogised thf ability ho had always shown in instructing the members ; h > knew , in saving this , ho was echoing tho thoncrhts of all

brethren , present and absent , who belonged to tho Lodgo . Individually ho had received instruction from him , aud ho was sure thoy all oonenrred in hoping to seo him among thorn for years to como . Ho then presented Bro . King with a testimonial , subscribed to by tho brethren of the Lodge , consisting of a

boantifully illuminated address , together with a purse of money . Tim arrangements for the testimonial had been ably conducted by Bro . A . Withers , and the Illuminated Address , which was mounted and handsomely framed , was much admired by all present . The inscription was as follows : —

" Presented , on the 21 sfc May 1878 , to Bro . Georgo King P . M ., by tho Members of tho Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1310 . together with a parse of money ; as a souvenir , in recognition of his senricea j aud for the able and courteous manner in whioh ho had fulfilled the duties of Preceptor . "Bro . A . WITHERS ( No . 211 ) , Hon . Sec . "

Bro . King , in acknowledging tho gift , of the members , was quite overcome ; from his heart he thanked the brethren for their great kindness . The Lodge was then closed in duo form .

Marquis of Ripon Lodge of Instruction . —Held at the Pemburv Tavern , Amhurst-rnad , Hackney , Monday 20 th Mav . Present—Bros . McDowall AV . M ., Blunt S . W ., E . Bishop J . W ., Jacnb S . D ., Giles I . G ., Slaiter Secretary ; also Bros . Aspinall , Lockctt , & c . Lodgo was opened in ancient form with solemn prayor , and fcho minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . McDowall

carefully rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and Bro . Aspinall , being candidate , was made an entered apprentice in due form . Bro . Aspinall then assnmed tho chair , and worked tho ceremony of passing , Bro . McDowall being candidate . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and afterwards closed in the third and second degrees . Ifc was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks bo recorded to Bro . McDowall for the able manner in which lie had occupied fche chair

in tho earlier part of tho evening , being his first attemnt . Ifc was also resolved that tho votes of the Lodge be given to Bro . T . Cull , of Lodge No . 1-116 , who is a candidate for tho oftico of Secretary to the Eoyal Masonic Institntion for Girls . Bro . Blnnt was appointed AV . M . for the ensuing two weeks . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and adjourned to Monday tho 27 tb inst . at 7 . 30 .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —Held at the Havclock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , ou AVednesday evening , 22 nd instant . Present—Bios . AV . Field wick Precppfcrn AV . M ., J . Pinder S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., W . II . Leo I . P . M ., G . Ferrar treasurerHi i

- , . Jjioiricn secretary , u . jioycr s . u ., aiapies ,. u ., Truman I . G ., Hogard , Bristowe , Mnsto , Borer , Dignnm , Stokes , Taylor , McDowell , J . Lorkin , J . Aspinall , AVebb , McDoual I , I . B . Cohen , Wardoll , Hewlett , C . Olley , E . Olley , Brasted , McMillan , and Stephens . The Lodgo was opened in ancient form , and tho AV . M . worked tho

Fifteen Sections , assisted by the following brethren-. —Bros . Maples , E . Dietrich , H . Meyer , Brasted , Taylor , AV . IL Leo , Mnsto , J . Lorkin , Hewlett , McMillan , AVebb , Stephens , I . P . Cohen J . Pindor , Job . The following brethren wero elected members : —Bros . Taylor 55-1 , McDowell 948 , McDonald 1415 , I . P . Cohen 205 , Stephens 1023 , Bristowe 1304 . Votes of thanks were recorded to the AV . M .. and the brethren who assisted .

Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1677 . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , on Thursday evening , Kith May . Bros . Holliday W . M ' ., A . Goode S . AV ., AV . Eowley J . AV ., Simmons ' S . D ., Camming * J . D ., Uptou I . G ., Hunter Preceptor , Calderwood Tre-isurer , T . Goode Secretary , and several others . Tho minutes of the last- meeting having been

read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by fche AV . M ., Bro . Moorhouso being the candidate . Bro . F . Goode answered the usual questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was then resumed to tho first degree . Bro . AV . Eowley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodgo was then closed with solemn prayer .

This Lodgo of Instruction , which has only bson formed six mouths , numbers already nearly a hundred members , amongst whom are many whoso names aro well and honourably known throughout tho Craft . One of the mosfc pleasing features in connection with this Lodge is the evident dosiro amongst the members practically tr > carry out the principles of true Freemasonry , not only by consistent working of the ceremonies , but by a strong and active support of

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he several Charities in connection with the Craft . In addition to Ho balance of the receipts afc tho end of tho year being given to » ho 'haritios , tho brethren havo formed a fund amongst themselves , vhi ' cls is balloted for as often as it reaches tho amount of five pound- * , nil is then paid over to whichever of the three Institutions thu ¦ rother who is successful may request . Already forty-five pom-da

iave been thus balloted for , and boforo tho year expires no Ipsa a nm than a hundred and twenty ponnds will bo doalfc with in th ' g lanner . It is seldom wo havo tho privilege of noting a more ilnasing fact in connection with the Craft , and wo venture to sngget hat the example of this young Lodgo of Instruction might bo idvantageously fo ( lowed by others .

Evorton Lodge , No . 823 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was hold afc tho Blasonic Temple , Liverpool , on AVednesday , ho 15 th inst . Present—Bros . J . Houlding AV . M ., AVm . AVilson T . P . M ., II . Ashmore S . W ., J . S . Cuthbert J . AV ., AV . J . Lnnt P . M . Treas ., P . AV . Oglesby Sec , J . AVebster S . D ., J . Boyle J . D ., AV . Boultin" P . M . D C , J . Brough Org ., T . H . Carofull I . G ., AVm . Ball Tyler . P sfc

AInstors Bros . Cottrell . Shaw , Holland ; Bros . Bonodick , Pontin , Kent , King , Callow . Conlclrig , Arrowsmith , Morgan , Fishlook , Ellis , Webster , Eobinson , Maddox , Brassoy , Eoxborg , Evans , Lowe . Statin , Gotham , Griffiths , Ragnall . llvnna , Bowloy , Johnson , Crosby , Sinclair , Williams , Hand ford , Ponnell , King , Hipson , Corris , Cunningham , Mawdeslny . A isitors — Bros . Geo . Poet W . M . 211 , Thos . Sammona

W . M . 1393 , J . W . Burgess W . M . 1325 , AV . Vines P . M . 220 P . O ., f ) . 0 . Jackson P . G . A . D . C ., E . Bennett P . M . 1299 , Eev . It . T . Leslie 1713 , R . Header , AV . It . Twist , and C . It . 0 . Twist 292 , Hunt 1182 , Swift 477 , Lnwsnn GOT , Kelly 073 , IiUes 1299 , Eccloa 157 ( 5 , Jones 597 , Swift 415 , AValters 721 , ... E . Foot 12 N . B ., S . M . D ivies 231 , G . E . 0 . ( FitEESfASO . v ' s CHUO . VICLE ) . Tho usual preliminary business

having boon disposed of , the AV . M . initiated Capt . Willi-vn Snmn i into Freemasonry . Tho Lodgo was then advanced to tho second degree for the purpose of pissing Bro . Sinclair . This eoromonv was likewise performed by W . Bro . Houlding . Tho working of tho W . M . is certainly carried oat with caro and ease . Bro . Houlding has a method which gives confiloneo to the candidate , aud a delivery

which makes a firm impression ou tho memory of his hearers . Tho Evorton Lodgo 'is undoubtedly a popular ono among tho brethren of Liverpool . Its meetings are always well attended by its own members , and a crush of visitors . Probably there is nothing in tho career of a Lodgo which stimulates its members , and particularly its officers , to good government and Masonic zeal as a goodly muster of

visitors on the benches . In tho Craft generally thero is nofc half enough visiting . All the officers of S 23 work remarkably well . During tho business of tho even ng , Bm . Lnnt P . M . propvsod , and Bco . Holland seconded , thafc a sum of JS 5 5 s bo given to the Masonio Hall Relief Committee out of the funds of tho Lodgo . This proposition motr with tho hearty approval of tho AV . M ., and was curried unanimously , and in

connection with this fund ifc was proposed , seconded , and carried , thafc the W . M ., S . W ., and tho J . W . for tho timo being , actus tho representatives of tho Lodge ou tho Committee . Bro . Callow g ivo notice thafc he should make a proposition next regular meeting that a sum of money bo devoted by the Lodge tofche animal picnic . Bro . Cottrell P . M . also gave notice that he should make a proposition that twelve guineas b . ) given

from tho funds of the Lodge for a P . M . ' s jewel . Tha Lodge was closed in harmony at 8 . 30 , and tho brethren , by command of tho W . M ., adjourned to the large hall to partake of a substantial supper . After tho cloth had been removed , the W . M ., on rising , gave tho firet toast —the Queen- —wbich was duly honourul , tho brethren singing the National Anthem . On rising to propose tho toast of II . E . H . tho

Grand Mastc , Hro . Houlding referral to the exalted position of tho Princo of AAdiles in ihe realm , and expressed his conviction that to tho deep interest taken by His Royal Highness in fcho Craft , its prosperity was greatly duo . Tho toast was drunk with musical honours . The next toast proposed was our Masonic Rulers , Supremo and Subordinate . The W . M ., in allusion to tho Prov . ( j . Master , bore

testimony to tho devotion whioh characterised Lord Skelmeiw . lale in all Masonic matters iu fcho Province ; the services of so able a Mason must bo in valuable , occupying , as he does , the exalted position of Dep . Grand Master of England . He expressed the pleasure he felt in having two representatives of Prov . Grand Lodge among them thafc night . With tho toast tho AV . M . coupled the names of Bros . Vines and

Jackson . Bro . \ inus responded on behalf of Prov . Graud Lodge , and expressed his pleasure in being present to witness tho excellent manner in which the Officers of the Lodge did their duty . Ho felt grateful for the honour of having hid name associated witha toast in which the health of choir justly esteemed Prov . Grand Master was proposed . Tho genial disposition of Lord Skelmersdale , which endeared him to tho

Craft , was characteristic of his lordship in everyday life , and the regard they evinced for his name in drinking his health with such enthusiasm was truly duo him ; he trusted that his timo mi ght be long among them , and that for many years ho might enjoy his deservedly exalted position in the Crafr . Bro . Jackson also responded , and expressed his pleasure aud satisfaction iu visiting the

Evorton . He was pleased to say tho working of the Officers , collectively and severally , was good . Bro . Holland , on taking the gavel , said : The important ofTicn held by the W . M . of tho Lodge lias been held by many illustrious brethren , but in their progress thoy hail not had a Master who had taken a deeper interest in tlie Craft or his Lodge than Bro . Houlding . He had now the pleasure to

propose the health of the W . M . The AV . M ., in responding , said : — Brethren , Bro . Holland has proposed my health iu a very feeling manner , and you have responded to the toast with your accustomed cordiality . This night , which brings us nearer the close of my year of office , recafs many happy and pleasant evenings spout within

these walls . During th' ; past twelve mouths , wo have tried to do our duty in Lodge , after which wo have adjourned to refresh ourselves . Tho greatest enjoyment I have cxp' -rienced in my Masonic life has been during the year 1377-78 . I feel almost a regret that my term of office will expire shortly . I have heard some brethren in a simila v