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the province did not consider their labours werc finished but were ever anxious to do what they could for the furtherance of Freemasonry in Surrey . Bro . FRED . WEST , Deputy Prov . G . Master , said he had first to thank them on behalf of himself and the other Provincial Grand Officers present . He had also to add the thanks of their chief who , he much regretted to say ,

was not present to complete the work he begun in another part of the building , but if he had been present he would have been as sincere as he was in expressing their gratitude for the hospitality shown to the Prov . Grand Oflicers . He was sure they would believe the province had been well represented , for all the superior officers had been present , with many others . He was glad to lind such a large number rallying round their chief to

support him in starting what appeared to boa very excellent lodge . Personally , hc was rather pleased to have to respond , because he had the privilege of recommending the petition for the granting of the warrant , and he did so for reasons which he considered important , especially in a province so near London . The lodge had a large number of petitioners and he went through to see how many were associated with the province . He found a large portion

were particularly connected with the neighbourhood , and but for this lact he might not have been inclined to recommend it . Theirs was a Provincial Grand Lodge , and their duty was to serve the province . One was very proud as a Provincial Grand Officer to find this new lodge was such a substratum of strength and vitality . He would urge that in numbers they were strong , and they should be particulary careful whom they admitted ,

and disregarding quantity , have only the quality that would support the great princip les of the Order . Thev could not have a better ' example than their W . M ., and with such an example , their lodge should be a great success . As far as regards the day in which the lodge was brought into existence , he would remind them that they were celebrating the birthday of their Sovereign , the Patroness of the Order , and the mother of their M . W . G . M . He thought he could safely say that if the lodge was based

on as sure a foundation as the throne of her Majesty , it was likely to last many years . He only wished it might be attended with the same prosperity that had been attached to her Majesty ' s reign , and if they could do as many good works as she had done they would be excellent Masons . On behalf ol thc Provincial Grand Officers , he expressed his gratitude for the kind way the } ' had been received , and in their name cordially wished the lodge all prosperity .

The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then said they had arrived at what he ventured to call on that occasion the toast of the evening . It was " The Health of the Brother who was to rule over them for the next 12 months . " Hc meant their W . M . in the chair , Bro . Langton , P . P . J . G . W . He did not think the founders could have made a happier selection . It was a great inducement to him to recommend the granting of the petition , because he

felt that if the warrant should be granted it should be confided to one who had at heart the princip les of Masonry . He took part in the consecration of a new well-known lodge—the George Price Lodge—which had been a ¦• feat success , and since that time he had watched Bro . Langton ' s career , 'he W . M . received preferment at the hands of his chief then—the father * I his friend on the right ( Bro . Brownrigg )—and no one was keener than

ht n picking out the right man for office . Bro . Langton did not finish his Masonic career then , for he had been doing good and useful work since . Many present knew his good work in other places , but particularly in that province , where he became associated in a large work—that of organising the Charity Committee . If the brethren supported Bro . Langton with the same earnestness with which hc had the cause at heart , they would never be

unsuccessful in their cases at elections . He knew the VVorshipful Master wis popular amongst the brethren , and therefore he need not say more except that the rulers of the province looked upon him as one able lo take care of that lodge , and if the members followed the principles of Masonry their Master had at heart they would have a great success in the Molesey Lodge .

Bro . J . D . LANGTON , P . P . J . G . W ., W . M ., said he was deeply grateful lo Bro . VVest for the kind things said of him and to the brethren for their kindly reception of the toast . It was a great honour to be selected as the first Master of a lodge , and hc could assure them that during his year of office and while he was connected with the lodge he should be only too pleased to do all in his power for its welfare . He had lately had the honour

of receiving the post of Provincial Charity Secretary of Surrey , and he was pleased to say that the Committee had been supported by nearly every lodge and chapter in thc province . The }' had had a gratifying experience , for the first case recommended was carried at one election , and that , he thought , spoke well for the future . It would be a bad way to repay their

kindness by making long speeches , which he would leave for future occasions . He thanked them extremely for thc way they received him . He appreciated the honour done him by placing him as the first W . M ., and , as hc said before , hc would do everything in his power to carry out the duties of his oflice to their satisfaction .

The VVORSHIPFUL MASTER then submitted "Thc Masonic Charities , " and said the new lodge would do its best for the Institutions , Personally , he felt rather a tendency for the Boys' School , as he had the honour of being a member of the Board of Management . Bro . J . TERRY , Sec . R . M . B . I ., in response , said the W . M . had been kind enough to say his love at the present time rested with the Boys , but

boys grew into men , and he thought that eventually the W . M . would say the same of the Old People . It had been said by the late Lord Carnarvon , and was true now , that it mattered not what had been given in former years , if a strong case arose the Craft would respond in thc same liberal manner . Of the two Festivals that had taken place , one had not been so successful , but as it was the Jubilee of that Institution last year , when £ 69 , 000 was

subscribed , they did not expect to raise a similar sum in 1 893 . lhev realised . £ 8500 , which , with a portion of the surplus of last year , would enable them to go through the year . The Girls' School had been very successful and raised ^ 14 , 01111 , and he left his colleague , Bro . McLeod , to tell them in camera what was likely to be the total of the Festival of the Boys' School .

Uro . J . M . MCLEOD , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , also responded , and said that without organisations in the province , they could hardly expect to carry their cases . Knowing that some of the larger provinces , more especially away from London , have splendid organisations , they had taken a very wise step in Surrey in forming a similar organisation , that would not

only add to their credit , but would bring " grist to the mill " in thc shape of funds to help on the work . He would not make any special appeal for the Boys' School . He was sure of one thing , that with the VV . M . in the chair , who was an active member of the Board of Management , the brethren would ever bear in memory the claims of the Boys' School .

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" The Visitors " was then proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , wbQ said that was their first turn at entertaining , but they hoped the visitors had had a pleasant time . As there were 30 founders the number of guests to be invited had to be restricted , and that accounted for the small number present . There were 53 visitors present , which he hoped would be the smallest number thev would ever entertain .

Bros . FENDICK , W . M . Ascot Lodge ; WRIGHT , Arnold Lodge ; VV W . LEE , W . M . 2381 ; J ESSELL , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . H . PRICE ; and Captain GORDON SMITH , P . G . Stwd ., replied . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he had the greatest pleasure in proposing " The Officers . " During his year he could do but little towards the success of that lodge unless he was supported by efficient officers . Bro

Burgess , the S . VV ., without whom the lodge would never have come into existence , was known to all , and the founders had a great debt of gratitude to pay to him . Bro . Burgess had given to the lodge the jewels working tools and other things to enable them to carry on the ceremonies , and the founders heartily thanked him for his most generous

gift . He should rely upon the support of Bro . Hewett , acting I . P . M ., and the Treasurer , Bro . Buxton , was popular all through the Craft in the metropolis . The Secretary , Bro . Berry , had had a lot of work in the formation of the lodge and was really the most important officer of any lodge .

Bro . C . O . BURGESS , S . VV ., thanked the W . M . for the kind and flattering terms in which he had spoken of him . It would be idle to deny that there had been great labours in the formation of a lodge of this magnitude , but he was happy to state that which was well known to all , that any labours had been lightened by the wise counsels of the W . M . and the kind assistance of their active Secretary . Any difficulty that occurred had been

smoothed away , and he thought that was a happy augury that those difficulties had been so easily removed . As S . W . he must congratulate the lodge on the fact that they had at their head a W . M . able to guide them with his counsels in any emergency . They had every reason to be proud of their W . M . and he thought the W . M . had equal reason to be proud of the lodge . They mig ht easily have doubled the number of founders had they

not discriminated with very great care to select only those with social and Masonic records . One was tempted to indulge in prophecy as to the future success of the lodge , but they must remember the words of a wise man— " Let not him who puttcth on his armour boast as he who taketh it off . " If , in the future , tiie same care and discrimination was used in the initiates and joining members , they could safely predict for the lodge a happy , prosperous , and successful career .

Bros . J . R . CLEAVE , J . W ., W . BUXTON , Treas ., and E . L . BERRY , Sec , also replied . Before giving the Tyler ' s toast , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER paid a welldeserved compliment to Bro . J . Mayo , thc host , for the excellent arrangements made for the comfort of the brethren . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bros . Reginald Groome , Franklin Clive , Herbert Schartau , and VV . Hedgcock .

Consecration Of The Royal Alfred Chapter, No. 777.

CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL ALFRED CHAPTER , No . 777 .

An event of considerable interest to Masons throughout the district took p lace at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., when Comp . Col . Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., Grand Superintendent for Surrey , consecrated the new Royal Alfred Chapter , No . 777 . Thc Grand Superintendent was assisted by his H ., Comp . F . VVest ; his J ., Comp . Dr . Burns , D . C . ; and Comp . Gordon Smith .

Thc ceremony of consecration was performed in a very dignified and impressive manner with full musical accompaniments , the music being superintended by Comp . C . F . Passmore , Mus . Bac , assisted by Comps . | . Hodges , Egbert Roberts , Alfred Kenningham , Delevanti , and J . VV . IL Littleboy . One of the anthems rendered during the service was composed by Comp . Passmore .

Thc two Principals were installed by Comp . Colonel Money as follows . - Comp . Thomas Aitken , J . 76 , as M . E . Z ., and Comp . Richard Eve , P . Z . 723 , P . G . Treas ., as H . The Prov . G . J ., Comp . Dr . Burns , installed Comp . T . B . B . Baverstock as J . The installation and investment of officers having taken place , thc M . E . Z ., Comp . AITKEN , proposed that the Installing Officers be asked to

accept the honorary membership of the chapter , which was accepted . Comp . Aitken also presented Comp . Colonel Money with a founder ' s jewel as a memento of the interesting occasion , this being the first chapter which he had personally consecrated in his province . Comp . Col . Noel Money then honoured thc new chapter by acccptin } *; their invitation to hold his Provincial Grand Chapter under their banner at Guildford on the 21 st July .

Subsequently a banquet was held at thc same hotel , when Comp . Atkinson , as '/ .., presided in a very genial manner , being supported by his H . and J . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts werc honoured , but the speaking was curtailed in order that the brethren might the better enjoy the excellent musical entertainment which was nrovided .

"The Health of the Grand Superintendent of Surrey" was proposed from the chair in very eulogistic terms , the Z . remarking that all present were delighted to see Col . Noel Money restored to health . They all felt highly honoured by his presence that evening , and it was the heartiest wish of all present that he might be spared to rule over them for many years . Comp . Col . NOEL MONEY responded in a very happy speech .

The toasts werc interspersed with a number of excellent songs , contributed by thc companions who took part in the musical portion of the consecration service , and in addition , some recitations were cap it * " ) ' rendered by Comp . Eric Williams , who a few days previously had the honour of g iving the same recitations before H . R . H . the Duke of Connaug ht * We may add that the founders of the new chapter are as folio *** *'

Comps . T . Aitken , ] . 76 , M . E . Z . ; R . Eve , P . Z . 723 , P . G . 'Ireas ., 11 . 1 T . B . B . Baverstock J . ; C . Belton , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Chert , P . S . ; J . C . Collier ; E . H . Galc-Crowdy , H . 2317 , J . 370 ; M . VV . Dodge . 2 nd A . S . ; Francis Dowse ; J . B . S . Lancaster , Z . 2317 , S . E . ; Dr . A . JNewman , S . N . ; ) . C . Radford , P . Z . ; A . II . Salter , ist A . S . ; Df- t 1 ' | . Strong , P . Z ., P . ' G . Std . Br . ; Stephen Tye , William Wells , and Gilbert

White . a At the consecration and also at the banquet there werc present ¦ number of visitors from Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodges .