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occupied , many matters had to be postponed until May next . The lodge was then closed in due form . At rather a late hour the VV . M . invited the brethren to dine with him in the room set apart for that purpose , Bro . Venables having provided a most appetising repast , which all the guests appreciated after long abstinence . The W . M . acted as Chaplain .

On the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., in loyal terms , proposed "The Oueen andtheCraft ; " "The M . W . G . M ., the Prince of VVales ; " "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; " "The Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; " and "Thc other Officers of Grand Lodge , Past and Present . " These were all well received and most heartily pledged .

Bro . J . J . Brinton , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the popular W . M ., Bro . Marsden . " He remarked he had never risen to propose a toast with more pleasurable feelings than on that occasion , inasmuch as their VV . M . had in the Temple discharged the onerous duties of the evening in a manner that could not be excelled . He appealed to those present to corroborate that assertion .

There were two reasons that afforded him ( the speaker ) so much pleasure—namely , the fact that the prestige of the lodge was upheld by the W . M ., and , moreover , that the visitors present should be both interested and edified with what they had seen and heard . Their incomparable ritual had that evening been rendered with a solemnity and readiness which demonstrated the care , patience , and

attention bestowed thereon in every detail . The impression thereof would be borne vividly in mind by them all for a long season . He did not intend to make a speech , for various reasons , which would unfold themselves as the evening advanced . He would , however , call on them to evince the estimation they cultivated towards their VV . M . by giving a Sphinx fire , and take their time from him , one and all .

The appeal was responded to con amore . The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging the to 3 st , observed that their Immediate Past Master at all times had kind words to express towards him ; but he feared that there was nevertheless an over estimation of his abilities . He had resolved on taking the chair—which had been filled by those whom he endeavoured to emulate—to do his utmost ,

though at a distance , to make himselt conversant with the duties of the office . Bro . Brinton was quite right when he said that he ( the W . M . ) was willing to be instructed . He was at all times , and appreciated the motives of the brethren who rendered him information . He would admit that the labours of the evening had been to him rather trying ; but if he had proved himself what had been represented

he was fully recompensed . He thanked them for their sympathy and esteem . After Bros . Voisey , Scriven , and Gooding had vocalised some excellent pieces of music , the VV . M . said there were ladies in an adjoining room who would alternate some music if the brethren did not deem it an "innovation" by their being present . The brethren with acclamation acceded to their presence , and therefore Mrs . Marsden , Mrs . Turney ,

and Miss Walker were introduced , the two former being vocalists , the latter being their accompanist on the pianoforte . The vocalisation of these ladies was far superior to that often heard . The introduction of this singing seemed to infuse new life into the meeting , and no wonder when the quality was so excellent and thc ability so perfect . Again and again the well-trained voices warbled forth music

allied to immortal verse . The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " and "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " also "The Officers" thereof , all of which were acknowledged in very effective speeches . Bro . Jno . llernaman expressed a hope that the W . M . would convey to the ladies on behalf of the lodge the pleasure derived from their brilliant musical talents , and

anticipated that this was a prelude to other visits of a similar character . Bro . Bickerton endorsed the remarks of Bro . Hernaman , and the VV . M . promised to convey to the ladies the expression of feeling of which the brothers who had spoken were the exponents . The Tyler's toast concluded one of the most cheerful evenings presided over by the Master of this lodge , and perhaps we may venture to assert any other lodge .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . J . Williams , W . M . ; B . Cooper , S . W . ; J . A . Taylor , J . VV . ; G . Mattock , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Skegg , P . M ., Sec ; XV . R . Shaw , S . D . ; F . f . Eedle , D . C . ; J . B . James , I . G . ; A . C . Jones , Stwd ' . ; John

Lee , Tyler ; J . Terry , P . M . ; R . Forster , P . M . ; J . I . Cantle , P . M . ; H . S . Allworthy . C . Fitch , and T . Cray . Visitors : Bros . G . H . Bunting , C . Sheppard , W . M . Highgate Lodge ; A . Edwards , J . Underwood , I . P . M . Highgate Lodge ; G . S . Graham , P . M . ; VV . A . Goosey , F . Hurdle , li . Bell , VV . J . Large , P . M . ; C . J . Tyrrell , and F . R . Youngc .

The minutes of the last meetingwere read andconfirmed , and the Auditor ' s report received and adopted . The installation of Bro . B . Cooper as VV . M . then took place , the ceremony being performed by the retiring VV . M .. Bro . j . Williams . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . Taylor , S . W . ; W . Shaw , J . W . ; G . Mattock , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Skegg , P . M ., Sec : I . James , S . D . ; F . j . Eedle . J . D . ; T . Cray , D . C . ; A . C . Jones , I . G . j andC . Fitch , Stwd .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . « S 24 ) . —A regular meeting of this successful lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 25 th ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . Arthur Ferrar , W . M ., and amongst the brethren present were thc following : Bros . R . Polak , S . W . ; VV . H . Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Middx ., Secretary ; A . R . Olley , S . D . ; VV . Beaslev .

J . D . ; J . H . Rich , I . G . ; W . Wright , D . C . ; E . Frisby , Organist ; VV . Simpson , Stwd . ; J . L . Payne , I . P . M . ; E . Dignam , P . M . ; and F . Brastcd , P . M . Visitors : Bros . VV . A . O'Reilly , 19 S 6 ; G . A . Wootton , 19 SG ; Mark Rawlings , 1 S 94 ; J . Deverill , jun ., 1 S 94 ; A . G . Watkinson , 172 S ; G . Pescra , 1305 ; A . D'Ardenne , j 184 ; G . Baugh , 548 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the installation meeting read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Messrs . G . Jarvis and A . Pettier , which proved unanimous in their favour , and the latter

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being in attendance , he was impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Allardyce was passed to the Second Degree , both this and the former ceremony being rendered by the VV . M . in a very able manner . It was unanimously resolved that a vote of condolence be forwarded to the widow of the late Bro . Searle , who was for some time a respected member of this lodge , sympathising with her in

her distress . Propositions having been received for the next meeting , and other business transacted , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . "The Queen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers , " were each proposed by the VV . M . in appropriate terms , and received by the brethren present with the customary

cordiality . Bro . J . L . Payne , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said that the brethren had all seen the very able manner in which Bro . A . Ferrar , VV . M ., had performed the ceremonies that evening , and he felt assured that the ensuing year would be a successful and prosperous one .

Bro . Arthur Ferrar , W . M ., tendered his sincere thanks to the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and to the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . It would be a sincere gratification to him if he performed his duties to their satisfaction . He was sure he could rely upon the support of the oflicers and brethren during his yearof office , and it would be his earnest endeavours to uphold the prestige

of the lodge , and promote the comfort of the brethren . Bro . A . Pettier in reply to the toast of "The Initiate , " said it had been his ambition for some time past to be initiated into Freemasonry . He thanked the membersof the lodge for their cordial reception , and especially the brother who so kindly proposed him . Bro . J . L . Payne , I . P . M .. responding on behalf of "The

Past Masters , " said that they one and all had the interests of the lodge at heart , and were always willing to render any assistance they could to thc W . M . who occupied the chair . Bro . VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec , replied for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said that as father of the lodge he took a very great interest in it , and expressed his regret that Bro . Brand , their respected Treasurer , was unavoidably

absent . " The Visitors " was proposed by the W . M ., who gave them a hearty welcome , and trusted they had spent an enjoyable and profitable evening . " The Visiting Brethren " responded , one and all expressing their admiration of the manner in which the ceremonies

were performed , and thanking the lodge for its profuse hospitality and very cordial reception . " The Oflicers " having been given , and responded to by Bro . Polak , S . W ., the Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close . Some excellent songs and recitations were given by the brethren , Bro . Frisby , Org ., presiding at the pianoforte .

COBORN LODGE ( No . 1804)—A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , thc 25 th ult ., at the Bow Vestry Hall , when there were present Bros . C . j . R . Tijou , VV . M . ; A . Souch , S . VV . ; E . G . Johnson , J . VV . ; R . Logan , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Hunt , P . M ., Sec ; H . L . Wheatley , S . D . ; Chas . A . Plater , J . D . ; R . R . Green , D . C ; J . H . Langdon , as I . G . ; Young , as T y ler ; J . T . Robey , I . P . M . ; C . F . VVebster , VViseman , Hobbs , T . H . Smithers , and

Sutton . Visitors : Bros . VV . J . Rundell , VV . M . 171 C ; J . House , P . M . 171 C ; R . H . Harland , Sec . 171 C ; j . Grout , Org . 171 G ; Raymond , 171 G ; J . McLaren , VV . M . 1 S 05 ; Marsland , S . D . 1 S 05 ; E . Brown , P . M . 10 S 5 ; B . Carter , P . M . 13 S 2 ; Bastcr , P . M . 902 ; J . K . Coleman , W . M . elect 907 ;

J . II . Langdon , 1457 ; Steffen , 1457 : Trew , 959 ; Slater , 1076 ; Woodcock , 121 O ; Ford , S 07 ; J . H . Brown , 953 ; and F . C . Richardson , 1 G 41 . The lodge having been duly opened , thc ballot was taken for Messrs . _ Alfred VVithcrby , David Annan , jun ., Robert Hargravc Self , John Henry Johnson , and John Sully , who were declared elected , and subsequently initiated into the

mysteries and privileges of the Order by the VV . M ., who was heartily congratulated on his efficient working , the present being the first opportunity of judging the same since his installation into the chair of K . S . At the conclusion of the ceremony , VV . Bro . J . House , P . M . 171 G , at the invitation of the W . M ., deliverca the charge , as also the First Lecture on the Tracing Board , in a very masterl y manner , and a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded him for the same . Thc

VV . M . reported the fact of Bro . Green , D . C , and himself having represented the lodye as joint Stewards at the late festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , their list amounting to £ 82 19 s . All Masonic business having been transacted , and "Hearty good wishes " expressed by the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren subsequently sat down to refreshment , where , after the usual preliminary toasts had been proposed , " The Healths of the Initiates" were proposed and responded to , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

CAMBRIDGE . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 88 ) . — On Monday , the 15 th ult ., this lodge had befoie it an unusual amount of work , there being no fewer than five candidates for initiation , besides one for passing . Bro . VVm . C . Nichols , of Mark-lane ( a son of the W . M . ) , having been passed , the following candidates were initiated : —Mr . Alderman W . B , Redfarn , Mayor of Cambridge : Mr . Geo .

Walhs , M . R . C . S . ; Mr . W . Fawsett , Mr . Frank Flinn , and Mr . John A . Clarke . Thc ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Thomas Nichols , VV . M ., assisted by Bro . G . M'Callum , I . P . M . With regard to Bro . Redfarn , we believe it is an exceedingly rare occurrence in the annals of Freemasonry to find a mayor admitted during his year of office .

SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — Under a dispensation from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . Smith-Eastes , the installation meeting of this old and flourishing lodge was held in the Local Board of Health Room , on Tuesday , 23 rd ult . The W . M ., Bro .

H . Sole , opened the lodge , supported by the following members and visitors : Bros . A . Spears , P . P . G . O . ; V Bagshaw , P . P . G . O . ; J . R . Brett , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . S . Warne , P . P . G . A . S . ; T . VV . Carpenter , P . P . G . P . ; VV . Blakcy , P . P . A . D . C . ; H . Black , P . G . A . P . ; C . Builey , P . P . G . D . C ; J . P . Watts , P . M . ; T . Firminger ,

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P . M . ; G . T . Green , P . M . ; R . Derry , P . M . ; R . J . E . Brown , P . M . ; J . Funnel ) , VV . M . 20 ; VV . H . Hcdgcr , VV . M . 77 ; J . Tower , VV . M . 10 S 9 ; Rev . W . Bond , M . A ., VV . M . 1273 ; C . Cockburn , I . P . M . 20 ; VV . W . Copland , I . P . M . 13 S 4 ; T . Mitchell , P . M . 20 ; E . J . Penney , P . M . 10 S 9 ; VV . Norrington , P . M . 10 S 9 ; R . H . Plattin , W . M . elect ; J . Auty , VV . G . Watts , I . Hooker , I . B .

Elstone , J . H . McLachlan , I . F . Jacobs , F . H . Vinnccombe , 202 ; D . Ososki , 704 ; T . Allingham , 1967 ; and several others . Bro . R . H . Plattin , S . W ., VV . M . elect , having been presented , was ably installed into the chair hy Bro . A . Spears , P . M . The W . M . then invested his oliicers as follows Bros . H . Sole , I . P . M . ; J . Auty , S . VV . ; H . E .

Hammond , J . W . ; J . Bagshaw , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Derry , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Lee , S . D . ; A . S . Baskett , J . D . ; A . Spears , P . M ., D . C ; C . M . Glaysher , Org . ; E . Stutely , P . M ., and D . Griffith , Stwds . ; H . G . Boorman , I . G . ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler . Thc various charges were given by Bro . R . Derry , P . M ., and the ceremony brought to a conclusion . The VV . M . presented the I . P . M ., Bro . H . Sole , with a P . M . ' s jewel , as a slight recognition of the

able manner in which he had discharged the duties appertaining to the chair during the past year . Bro . J . Bagshaw , P . M ., was re-elected lodge representative on the Provincial Charity Committee for the ensuing year . Votes of thanks were given to the Installing Masters and the Local Board of Health for the use of the room , and the lodge was then closed in due foim . The brethren

weie highly pleased with the appearance of the lodge furniture , which has been entirely renovated and re-embellished through the kindness of Bro . R . H . Plattin . An adjournment having been made to the lodge room at the Britannic Hotel , about 70 brethren sat down to a sumptuously served banquet in Mrs . Green's best style , under the superintendence of her son , Bro . G . T . Green , P . M .

The splendid floral decorations of the tables , combined with the magnificent proportions of the room , were the theme of admiration of everyone present , and the visiting brethren congratulated the membeis of the lodge on having a hostess imbued with such public spirit as to erect a 100 m so admirably adapted , on account of its size , acoustic qualities , and general arrangements , for Masonic and other purposes .

After full justice had been done to the good things provided , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly received according to ancient custom . In responding to the toast of "The VV . M ., " Bro . Plattin said from his first entrance into Masonry he had always looked towaids the chair , and that day , through the kindness of the brethren , he had arrived at the sum .

mit of his ambition , and it would be his constant aim to walk in the footsteps of his predecessors , lor by so doing he would promote the best interests of the lodge , and bring credit upon himself . Bro . bagshaw , P . M ., in responding to the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " gave some very interesting statistics and information in connection with the various Charitable

Institutions , and he concluded his remarks by appealing to thc brethren to use the utmost of their power in promoting the welfare of the Masonic Charities . 1 he Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a successful termination . The musical arrangements were ably carried out under the direction of Bro . C M . Glaysher , Organist of the Dockyard Chapel .

HADLEIGH . —Virtue and Silence Lodge ( No . 332 ) . —On Thursday evening , the iSth ult ., being the regular lodge night , this lodge was held under the Worshipful Mastership of Bro . C . H . U . Haward . The lodge being in mourning in consequence of the death of the R . W . G . M ., Bro . Lord VVaveney , only the work it was absolutely necessary to execute was discharged , including the raising

ot a brother from F . C . to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the duties being most ably discharged by Bro . A . J . Grimwade , P . M ., assisted by the officers and brethren . Alter the lodge was closed the following brethren signed the presence book : Bros . C H . U . Haward , W . M . ; J . C Norman , I . P . M . ; J . Warren , S . VV . ; C Smallman , J . W . ;

C . J . Grimwade , P . M . ; A . j . Grimwade , P . M . ; G . A . Hardacre , P . M . ; W . Gardener , P . M . and D . C ; N . Tracy , P . M . 376 , P . P . G . J . W ., Prov . G . S . ; M . Franks , W . M . 376 ; F . Grimwade , P . M . ; S . Cooper , P . M . ; H . R . Taylor , S . D . ; A . Taylor , J . D . ; the Rev . E . A . Thelwall , I . G . ; E . W . Archer , R . Aldous , T . Cook , S . Honeywill , and H . Jones .

GOOLE . —Aire and Calder Lodge ( No . 458 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . W . FJveratt , W . M . ; E . J . Foster , S . VV . ; Robert Dayson , J . W . ; H . T . Gardiner , P . G . S ., acting Chap . ; J . A . Bray , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Dixon , Sec ; R . C . Bruce , S . D . ; W . H . Fogg , J . D . ; E . C . B . Tudor , D . C . ; C . Grant , I . G . ; C Chappell , Stwd . ; T .

Rippon , Org . ; G . Cult , acting Tyler ; R . Wright , P . M . ; VV . Brook , P . M . ; H . Wilson , P . M . ; Ezra Gooderidge , P . M . ; G . Jackson , P . M . ; VV . VV . Hunter , P . M . ; C Denby , P . M . ; Jordan , W . H . C . Dunhill , Powell , Leach , Empson , England , Lieut . Hind , Blasdale , C A . B . Tudor , Dimberline , and several others .

On the motion of Bro . Wilson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . Bruce , a vote of condolence was passed to Bro . Timm , whose brother had since the last regular lodge been thrown out of his conveyance and killed . Bro , R . Ward was then initiated by the VV . M ., Bros . P . M . ' s Gardiner , Wright , and Bray assisting in the ceremony .

NEWPORT ( MON . )—Isca Lodge ( No . 683 ) . — A regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . E . Homfray Davis , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; Dr . Thomas , S , W . ; D . Fitt , J . VV . ; S . Davies , Treas . ; W . B . Barnett , Sec . j Col . Cummins , S . D . ; J . Fothergill , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; G . Beavis , P . M . ; Oliver , P . M . ; Jordan , De Angulo ,

Parsons , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . Capt . S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M . Mon . ; H . Maunder Williams , I . P . M . 19 SG ; C H . Phillips , P . M . 19 S 6 ; Waites , VV . M . 47 : ; Taylor , VV . M . 1429 ; " Boulton , 3 G ; and others . After the minutes of previous meeting had been

submitted and confirmed , the R . W . D . P . G . M . of the province , Capt . S . Geo . Homfray , was announced , and , attended by several Provincial oflicers , entered the lodge , being received and saluted by the brethren in due form . The candidate for initiation—Mr . Tom Gill Williams , L . D . S . Eng . —was regularly balloted for and approved , after which , by permission and at the special request of the W . M ., Bro . Rev . J .