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When the time arrived for him to doff his collar of office he knew he should be followed by men who would take as deep and permanent an interest in the welfare of the Lodge as he had done himself . In proposing Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund , the Worshipful Master remarked that it had been decided to set aside a certain portion of

the regular income of the Lodge towards the creation of that fund . In doing this they were aotuated by the great cardinal prinoiplea of Charity and Love . Being only a young Lodge , they had , of course , no great amount yet accumulated , but a certain per ceutage of the absolute receipts of the Lodge

were to be devoted to it , and moreover the fund would be augmented by the contributions of members to the charity box . Responding for the Visitors , Rev . Bro . Lansdell , of the Royal Somerset House Lodge , No . 4 , spoke of universality , equality and benevolence , as the three great watchwords of the Order , and made interesting allusion to

his travels in the East and in Siberia , of which he had many pleasant Masonic recollections . Bro . Wetenhall proposed the Press , coupling with it the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan , of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , and speaking in the highest terms of the manner in which all matters of interest and importance to the Craft were recorded in the

recognised Masonic journals . Bro . Morgan said he felt greatly honoured by having his name associated with the toast in snoh an assembly as the present , and thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which they had received it . Looking back to the consecration of the Derby Allcroft Lodge , he recollected that he received a very

pressing invitation to attend that ceremony ; and he felt convinced that every one present would share the regret ho now experienced at missing the once familiar face of Bro . E . F . Storr , who by his assiduity and zeal had won for himself the appellation of which he was so justly proud— " Charity Storr . " At the time of the

consecration of this Lodge he ( the speaker ) was prevented by serious illness from accepting the late Bro . Storr's invitation ; indeed , up to the present time he ( Bro . Morgan ) had scarcely recovered from the effects of that indisposition . Still he could not easily forget the kindly words of sympathy which he received during the time he was

laid aside , and more especially the message delivered to him from Bro . Storr , wherein he said he wished him ( the speaker ) to help him in carrying out some matters of Masonic importance in which he took an active interest . Only three days afterwards he heard of Bro . Storr ' s death , and it came as a shock to him , as doubtless it did

to the very wide circle of Masonic friends and admirers with whom " Charity Storr" had been brought into contact . They had had , necessarily , some rather lengthy speeches that evening , and he did not feel inclined to follow the example set , neither did he consider any words of his could compare with the eloquent utterances which had

fallen from the Worshipful Master and other speakers . But as the W . M . had made special reference to the death of the late Prince Consort , and the other losses that had occurred in the Royal Family , he thought Tennyson ' s "In Memoriam" would have a . peculiarly appropriate application at this Jubilee gathering

to the remarks that had emanated from the Worshipful Master . With their permission he would recite that selection , one of the best that had been penned by the Poet Laureate . The recital was then given , and was cordially received . The Worshipful Master paid a deserved tribute to the zeal , ability and assiduity displayed by the

Officers of the Lodge , and responses were severally made by Bros . T . Eccleston Gibb S . W ., J . Percy Fitzgerald J . W ., and E . Y . Jolliffe P . M . Secretary . Reference was made to the satisfactory increase of the Lodge and the solid position it had already attained , and the members were congratulated upon having sent up the very

satisfactory contribution of over one hundred guineas , through their Steward ( Bro . E . Y . Joliffe ) , to the recent Festival of the Girls ' School . During the evening the speeches were interspersed by a choice selection of vocal music , under the direction of Brothers J . F . Hawkins and J . Kift , assisted by Bros . H . Schartau , Arthur

Thompson and R . Grice . The arrangements made by Bro . Cummings , the esteemed Secretary of the Lodge , for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests were beyond all praise , and thanks were tendered to him for his energetic

efforts in that direction . Bro . Henry Povey , also , as Director of Ceremonies , exerted himself most assiduously , and shared , with Bro . Cummings , in the expressions of approval that were heard on every side .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069 . THE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds . The W . M ., Bro . C . Letch Mason P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , was surrounded by the following Officers and members : —Bros . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., W . Watson P . M . J . W ., Middleton Secretary , R . Abbott Treasurer

Scott Young S . D ., Buttervvorth as J . D ., Jameson I . G ., Howarfcli Organist , Milling Steward , Wilton Jones , Smithson , & c . Defence Lodge , No . 1221 , was the visiting Lodge , and amongst the Officers and members of that Lodge who partook of the hospitality of * the W . M . ( Bro . Mason ) were : Bros . R . Harris W . M ., Maior Moore P . M .

P . P . G . S . B ., R . Lucas J . W ., Tomlinson Secretary , C . D . Swale S . D ., H . Child J . I ) ., and Marsh . The other Visitors included Wor . Bros . Henry Smith D . P . G . M ., J . W . Fourness P . M . P . G . Treasurer ^ W . F . Smithson P . M . 1001 P . P . G . D . and Chairman of the Charity Committee of West Yorkshiie , T . E . Pritt S . D . 289 , Rev . J . Eaife

630 Vicar of Shrewsbury , Rev . G . Vine E . A . ( Apollo ) , & c . As this was the first meeting of Prudence since its I . P . M . V . W . Bro . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , M . A ., was invested Senior Grand Chaplain of England , his entrance to the Lodge was the signal for a beany demonstration of respect and congratulation . The W . M ., advancing

to meet this popular and widely respected brother , said V . W . Bro . Dr . Smyth , in the name of Lodge Prudence I welcome you in your capacity as Grand Chaplain of England . Lodge Prudence feels it is no mean honour having on its roll of members such an illustrious brother as yourself . It is very gratifying to the member ? , to know that through the establishment of this Lodge , with you as one of its

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founders , you have been enablpd to receive the great honours now bestowed upon you , and although we have not been privileged to be the first Lod ^ e in Leeds to welcome yon since your appoiutment as Grand Chaplain , yet rest assured our welcome is none the leas sincere ; and I am only re-echoing the feelings of every member in

saying that we hope the Great Architect of the Universe will grant yon long life and health to enjoy the rank so deservedly bestowed upon you . Dr . Smyth in suitable and graceful language reciprocated the good wishes of which the W . M . had been the mouthpiece . W . Bro . Mason then with great force and impressivenesB passed

Bro . Pendleton to the second degree . The ballot having been declared clear for Mr . Crossley , a candidate for initiation , he waa introduced to the mysteries of the first degree by the V . W . Bro . Dr . Smyth . The announcement was made in the Lodge that Bro . Jameson having received an important appointment under the

Hackney Local Board was about to leave Leeds , and whilst hearty congratulations were poured upon Bro . Jameson upon hia success , the pleasure of the brethren was somewhat tinged with pain , for Bro . Jameson's genial presence will be greatly missed from his mother Lodge . The Grand Chaplain then read his paper , entitled

" Some common object ' ons to Freemasonry , " a report of which has already appeared , and it is only necessary here to say that it was listened to with attention and enjoyment by all who were privileged to be present during its delivery . The Lodge having olosed in peace and harmony , an adjournment was made to the

banqeting room , where an ample repast was laid , and , though alcohol , by the rules of this Lodge , was conspicuous by its absence , a happy time was spent , speech and song alternating with pleasing

variety . It was announced that nearly £ 50 had been subscribed by the members of the Lodge towards the two presentations to the Widows' Benevolent Fund ( 1000 gnineas each ) , which were being raised in West Yorkshire to celebrate the Jubilee .

ROYAL VICTORIA JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . THE first regular meeting of the above Lodge waa held at the Tilbury Hotel , Tilbury , Essex , on Friday , the 20 th inst ., when there were nresent Bros . C . T . Lewis W . M .. W . Smith S . W .. — — — /

r * G . J . Westfield J . W ., H . Lewis Treasurer , Geo . Hnghes Secretary , C . H . Canning S . D ., A . T . Dale J . D ., C . Jolly D . C ., T . Ringrise I . G ., J . G . Hammond Steward , F . J . Eedle A . S ., A . J . Manning P . M ., J . T . Barnes , J . W . Cain , J . Billinghurst , C . Tayler , C . Wood

J . W . Joyce , H . Plater , G . F . Penney ; and the following visitors : — Bros . G . West P . M . 1327 P . P . G . S . D . Herts , J . Howell W . M . 1343 , W . Dickeson W . M . 179 , C . W . Butler 228 , W . S . Cooper 1783 , J . Carter J . W . 898 , S . Brown 1472 , S . Sutcliff 1472 , and W . J . Mott 1343 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

Consecration meeting were read by the Secretary , and duly received confirmation . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Barnes 226 S . C , and C . Tayler 228 ; this proved unanimous in favour . The ballot was then taken and proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . J . W . Joyce , H . Plater , and G . F . Peuney , as candidates for initiation . These

gentleman being in attendance were duly initiated . Bro . H . Lewis was unanimously elected Treasm-er and invested . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visiting brethren , aud the Lodge was closed . The brethren , to the number of about thirty , adjourned to banqnet table . On the cloth being removed the W . M . gave the loyal

toasts , which were dnly responded to . In replymg for the Grand Officers , past , and present , Bro . Manning P . P . G . S . D . Essex , in a few well chosen remarks , said that time was getting short , and as Bro . Philbrick remarked at the consecration , " Time aud trains wait for no man , " so that anything he might leave unsaid was on account

of time . However , he esteemed it a great honour to be called upon , and thanked the brethren for the kind manner they bad responded to the toast . The health of tho W . M . was proposed by Bro . Manning , who undertook the duty with a very considerable amouut of pleasure . He had had the honour of initiating Bro . Lewis in the Henley Lodge ,

and had enjoyed his friendship ever since ; he was sure he would do his duty , and under him the Lodge would prosper . Bro . Lewis in reply hardly knew how to thank Bro . Manning and the brethren for the manner in which his health had been proposed and received ; he was very proud to bold the position of first Master . Nothing should

be left undone on his part to make the Lodge a success . He trusted that at the eud of the year the brethren would have no cause to regret having placed him in his high office . There were several other

toasts—the Initiates , the Visitors , and the Officers of the Lodgeproposed and responded to before the Tyler closod the proceedings of the evening . The founder ' s jewel , which was a very handsome one , was designed by Bro . F . J . Eedle , one of the promoters of the Lodge .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER , No . 1657 . r HHE May Conv-cation of this Chapter was held on Monday , the i ~ 16 th inst ., at the Albion , when Coinp . Alfred Brookman , CO ., M . E . Z . presided . The Companions elected for the ensuing year were as follows : —Comps . Crockford M . E . Z ., Jolliffe H ., Marshall J ., Frooni S . E ., Saillard S . N .. Kenning Treamiier , L'rkiii P . S ., Hudson

1 st A . S ., Rawlinson 2 nd A . S ., Parkinson J ., Shutter , Anderton and Reynolds Auditors . A handsome gold j > : wel was presented to Comp . Alderman Sir John Staphs , K . C . M . G ., P . Z ., in recognition of his aervicea as M . E . Z . during the past year .

Tli 8 regular Convoca'fo'i cf the North London Chapter of Improvement was held at Northampton H use , St . Pauls Road , on Thnrs lay . Comps . Kdniot ds M . K . Z .,

Kadcliffe II ., Brastcd J ., Sheffield S . E , Salmon S . N . Jones P . S . The ceremtny of exalta"ion was rehearsed , and the Chapter of Improvement "was adjourned till the third Thursday in September .