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by Bro . T . S . Mortlock P . M . Bros . Hook S . W ., D . J . Robinson J . W ., W . Mann P . M . Sec , J . Powell S . D ., W . Philp I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . E . W . Noehmer , Talleut , Wylie , Seex ; Bros . Rickard , Horsey , Stanbury , Coleman , Sharp , Harmer , Downio , Allison , Bowdeu , Dyer , Hope jun ., Earl , Reed , Chubb , Rogers , Buck , & o . After the Lodge had been opened , and tho minutes confirmed , Mr . Bischotc was

ballotted for and duly initiated , Bro . Mortlock performing the ceremony in his usual perfect and impressive manner . Bro . D . J . Robinson J . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge ; the Senior Warden , Bro . Hook , being at the present timo W . M . of the Sackville Lodge , East Grinstead . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened , and Bro . Robinson was installed into the chair by Bro . T . S .

Mortlock . The W . M . was saluted , and with appropriate romarks ho appointed and invested his Officers :-Bros . W . H . Hook S . W ., Powell J . W ., Lake P . M . Treasurer , W . Mann P . M . Secretary , Allison S . D ., Philp J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Noehmer P . M . B . C ., Rickards W . S ., Hook jun . Organist , Woodstock P . M . Tyler . Tho selection of Officers seemed to give the greatest satisfaction

to the members , and tha expressions of opinion must havo been eminently gratifying both to the Master and to those appointed . The audit report was read and adopted . A discussion as to the removal of tho Lodge then took place . Bro . Seex moved , and Bro . Noehmer seconded a proposition , that a com . mittee be formed , to consist of the W . M ., Wardens , Past Masters ,

Treasurer , Secretary , and others , to report thereon at tho next regular meeting . It was proposed that the sanction of the Lodge be granted to Bro . Horsoy to carry on a Lodge of Instruction at tho Bell Tavern , Carter-lane , E . C . A vote of condolence was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to tho I . P . M ., Bro . Black , on his recent bereavement . A sum of £ 20 was voted for the R . M . B . I .,

to be placed on the list of Bro . Nohetner P . M ., who ia a Steward at the next Anniversary Festival . Bro . T . S . Mortlock P . M . stated that tho Lodgo was Vice-President of all the Charities . He trusted they might always be able to give twenty guineas when required . Hearty good wishes were given , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet and dessert provided by Bro . Cole . Tho W . M .

genially presided , and in introducing the toasts said : Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen was tho Patroness of onr Order ; three of her sons were Masons . With the toast he would couple the Craft . The National Anthem was then sung . The next toast was one all are proud to receive . Our Masonic Sovereign , the Head of our Noble Order , and ouv future King .

Those who were privileged to be present at the installation of the Prince of Wales , witnessed a sight that has never been equalled . Since then Masonry had greatly advanced and flourished . The next toast , the W . M . said , was one equally deserving of their recognition . The Pro Grand Master had been selected by the M . W . the Grand Master to preside in his absence , and the brethren could

testify how Lord Carnarvon had filled his high position . His qualities as a statesman were equally appreciated , and he was ever ready with his services if he could advance the interests of the Order . The Deputy G . M . the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale deserved the same meed of praise 5 with this toast he would couple the names of the Grand Officers past and present . Bro . Mortlock then rose : it was

some time since he had acted as I . P . M . ; it was his pleasure now to propose the health of the W . M . ; he regretted Bro . Black had not the honour of initiating the candidate ; he knew he could perform any ceremony required of him . Their new W . M . had been a member of the Craft only three years and three months ; he was now placed in office , and they had a good example in the perseverance shown by

him . In selecting the W . M . the brethren had placed tho right man in the right place . He hoped he might live long and be spared among them for many years ; when he retired from the chair he would have the good wishes of every Bro . in the Lodge . Miss May Woodville here sang " When the Heart is Young . " The W . M . rose to reply . Ho thanked them very much for the cordial manner thoy

had responded to the toast . He found it difficult to express his feelings . He was proud of the position he occupied at being elected to the chair so early in his Masonic career . He asked them for their hearty support during his year of office , and again thanked them for tbe manner they had responded . The next toast given was the health of the Initiates : without them Lodges could scarcely prosper .

In addition , the introduction of new members gives the W . M . an opportunity to show his proficiency . From the attention Bro . Bis . choff had paid to the ceremony , he was convinced he wonld be all the Craft required of him . Bro . Daniel then sang " Jack ' s Yarn . " Bro . Bischoffi thanked the W . M . for having so kindly spoken of him . He was pleased he had entered the ranks of Freemasonry , and

regretted not having joined earlier ; from what he had seen he felt a great pleasure in being among them , and being associated with so noble an Order . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . By the interchange of visits , Lodges promoted harmony ancl good fellowship . He would call on Bros . Gottheil , G . Everett , aud Keeble to respond . Bro . Gottheil said he wonld be brief . He bad to thank

Bro . Mortlock for being present that evening ; he was pleased to see how that worthy Bro . had performed tho ceremonies of initiation and installation . However , from tho way in which the W . M . had presided , ho agreed with Bro . Mortlock that the W . M . was the right man in tho right place . Bro . G . Everett followed , and endorsed all that tho former brother had so elegantly expressed since ho

was initiated . The W . M . has carried out the motto of tlie Lodge-Industry . He ( the speaker ) had visited many Lodges , but had never more thoroughly enjoyed himself . These remarks were supplemented by Bro . Keeble , who agreed with what had been said by those who had preceded him . The Past Masters was next given ; tho W . M . regretted the absence of tho I . P . M . This toast was one that he felt au especial

pleasure in proposing . The great aim of those who aspire to the chair is to rank among those who have done their duty to the satisfaction of tho Lodge , and made themselves distinguished in Freemasonry . He hoped at the expiration of his year of office to become one of these , and to deserve a portion of the just encomiums he had frequently heard passed . Bro . Hook S . W . delighted tho brethren with .

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a very humorous buffo song . Bro . T . S . Mortlock thanked the W . M . for the kind manner he had brought the names of the Past Masters before the Lodge . They wero established in a bond of union , and should continue 30 , so long as they continued to do all for the interest of tho Lodge . The older members , ha waa sure , would co-operate with the younger ones . Bro . W . Mann P . M . followed , and urged

the claims of the Masonio Charities ; these wero primary , and should go before anything after the business of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Mann ) was always ready to act as a Steward ; they had , however , already one from the Lodgo this year , and if thoy had not funds sufficient , the Industry Lodgo wonld help to find them . Bro . Mortlock and himself havo always been fore

most in advocating the cause of tho Institutions . With tho permission of tho W . M he would propose the toast of Success to the Masonio Charities , coupled with the name of Bro . Noehmer P . M ., who is a Steward for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bros . Dyer P . M . and Wylo P . M . then said a few words . They thanked the W . M . for his kind expressions , and

stated how pleased they were to see him occupying the chair . Bro . Noehmer thanked the Lodge and the W . M . for the kind support they had promised him in his capacity of Steward ; he hoped to cany up a list that the Lodgo would be proud of . The glee , " Who wonld o ' er the downs so free , " was sung . The W . M . proposed the toast of the Officers , he had to thank them for the attention they had paid to the I . P . M .: he was sure they would give him their support during

his year of office . Bros . Hook and Powell severally responded . The Tyler ' s toast was next given , and a very agreeable and harmonious evening was brought to a close . The musical arrangements were nnder the direction of Bro . Hook S . W . Tho artistes comprised Miss May Woodville , Miss Riley on the pianoforte , and Bros . Daniel

and 0 . Morgan . The visitors were Bros . W . Hamlin 1622 , 0 . Sawyer 1619 , F . T . Keeble 1426 , J . A . Reid 1673 , Jno . Hiscox 1420 , M . F . Cox W . M . 1314 , W . Coleman 1601 , Geo . Everett P . M . 177 and 1381 , B . Needham 1624 , B . Benningfield 1589 , E . Gottheil P . M . 141 , 185 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , E . G ., on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst . Thero were present Bros . Biddlo W . M ., Sergt .-Major Brookson S . W ., Aarons J . W ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , J . K . Pitt Sec , Staley S . D ., F . Croaker J . D ., Sayer I . G ., Christopher Tyler , D . Posener , " Bush , Harris , Powell , Bone , Gomm , Walker , Maidwell , Feigl , Boas , Campbell , and Jas . Louttit P . M . 413 S . C . The

ceremonies of the third and first degrees were rehearsed , and very creditably conducted by the W . M . Bro . Posener then gave the categorical responses of the first section of the second Lecture . Bro . Lonttit , having been elected a member , thanked the brethren for their kindness in conferring upon him that honour , and expressed his satisfaction with the careful way in which the work was performed , and bestowed especial enlogism upon Bro . Posener for the manner in which he illustrated the section . Such careful work was rarelv seen

in Scotland . If it could be introduced there , he was sure it would prove of immense advantage , not only to individual brethren , but to the Scottish Craft as a body . Bro . Brookson was then elected W . M . for next Wednesday . To judge from his work in tho two inferior chairs , it may be confidently conclnded that the duties of Master

will on that occasion be performed with unusual ability . Bro . Maidwell announced that the ceremony of installation would be rehearsed by Bro . Loewenstark W . M . Samson Lodge , at the Prosperity Lodga of Instruction , held at the Hercules , Leadenhall-street , on Tuesday , the 29 th inst ., at 7 p . m .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , the 19 th of January , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , N . Bros . Joseph Stock W . M ., Gibbs S . W ., Hawkins J . W ., Killick Secretary , Holford Treas ., C . Lorkin S . D ., Bedwell J . D ., Brock I . G . Visitor—Bro . Hylund 201 .

Business—The Lodge was opened in the usual manner , and minutes of last meeting confirmed . The ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed , Bro . Fenner candidate . The sections of the second lecture wero worked . Bro . Hylund was elected a member , and Bro . Gibbs appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 , Scarborough .. —A meeting of this Lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., when Bro . A . W . Tomlinson was duly installed as W . M . for tho ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . J . W . Woodall P . M . P . P . S . G . ' W ., fissisted by Bros . W . H . Smith P . M . D . P . G . M . Lincolnshire , G . H . Walshaw P . M . P . P . G . D . C , J . W . Taylor P . M ., aud D . Fletcher P . M .

Tho W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as Officers : —R . Y . Powloy I . l ' . M ., C . Emerson S . W ., AV . ^ B . Richardson J . W ., J . W . Woodall P . M . Treas ., J . R . Dippio Sec , G . Dippio S . D ., C . Roberts J . D ., B . Shaw Org ., E . Cooper I . G ., S . Middleton D . C , R . Humo and W . S . Meek Stewards , J . Verity Tylor . There was a largo muster of members and visiting brethren . The usual banquet afterwards took place .

Lodge of Israel , No . 205 . —There was an unusually largo attendance of members and visitors , on Tuesday evening 1 sat , at the Cannon-street Hotel , the attraction being to once more welcome Bro . A . M . Cohen on his being installed iu the chair of K . S . A littld over thirty years ago , Bro . A . M . Cohen was Master of this Lodge , and

discharged the duties of the office most ably . Since that time , as a P . M ., ho has been an nnfailing and regular attendant in tho discharge of his Masonic duties . For many years he has been a most efficient Secretary to the Lodge , and the President of its Benevolent Fund . Having gone through the various grades he was nnanimousl y elected to the chair , and installed on Tuesday , the ceremony being