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l autiful present . Bro . Smithson , S . W ., seconded the o-ion which was carried with acclamation . Bro . C R . I e on behalf of Bro . G . Swinburne , then presented the ¦ j , ' with a case of instruments , bearing the inscription " Presented to the United Northern Counties Lodge by „ George Swinburne , initiated in the St . Mark's Lodge , j' passed and raised in the United Northern Counties in

I otlgeon his leaving for Australia , October 1 SS 6 , recognition of the brotherly feeling shown by the members . " Bro Lee in making the presentation said that Bro . Swinburne had arrived s ifely at his destination , and desired to be remembered to all . Bro . Cumberland , W . M ., said he was asked by the W . M . of the lodge in which Bro . Swinburne was initiated to pass and raise him , which he had had in dt moved cordial vote of

eat p leasure ing . He a thanks to the donor , for the kindly feeling which prompted th ' e gift . Uro . Masters , J . VV ., seconded the proposition , which was carried . ' Bro . j . L . Cooke , Sec , then asked the lodge to accept from him a bound and engrossed copy of the by-laws , and said he should be glad if the members would subscribe their names to it , so that it should be an

official copy of those laws . The W . M ., in accepting the „ ift , said the lodge was delighted to receive these kind presents . The vote of thanks was carried unanimously to Bro . Cooke for his kindness . Bro . C . R . Lee was next successfuly balloted for as a joining member . The installation ceremony was nevt proceeded with , and Bro . W . F .

Smithson , P . P . J . G . D . West Yorks , having been presented asW . M . elect , was impressively installed into the chair . Bro . Smithson , VV . M ., appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Masters , P . M ., S . W . ; j . L . Cooke , TVV . ; F . Wright , P . P . G . S . D . Derby , Treas . ; VV . H . Bullock , Sec ; J . L . Potts , S . D . ; Theo . Carr , J . D . ; S .

Lamb , P . M ., D . C ; S . B . Bolas , l . C ; H . J . Oilier , Stwd . ; G . B Davis , A . W . S . ; E . Mills , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered in an excellent and impressive manner by the Installing Master , Bro . Cumberland , I . P . M . The W . M . next rose , and said that a very pleasurable duty devolved upon him—to present the I . P . M . with a token of the sincere regard of the

members . Bro . Cumberland , as they were all aware , was the fir = t W . M . of the lodge , and had by his labours earned a hig h distinction in Masonry . On the removal of that brother to London , it was his idea to form a lodge composing the brethren from all the Northern Provinces . In consideration of his valuable services , the brethren had subscribed and voted a sum to present him with the handsome

jewel , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . It afforded him great pleasure to make the presentation , and he hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to wear it . Bro . Cumberland , I . P . M ., in returning thanks , said he need hardly tell them how much he appreciated their kindness . He almost wished the money had been expended in some other way . The present they had given him would

always be looked upon as a memento of one of the pleasantest years of his life . Whatever work he had done had been a labour of love , and he was indebted to them for their kind assistance . Propositions having been received , the lodge was closed in the usual manner . The brethren then adjourned to the Inns of Court Hotel , where ample justice was done to a

substantial banquet , and the usual toasts duly honoured . " The Queen and the Craft" was first given by the Worshipful Master , who said that amongst her Majesty ' s subjects there were none more loyal than those who composed the body of Freemasons . Bro . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . M . West Yorks , said the W . Master had left the next toast to his hands . It was that

of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " He was convinced that all present would be gratified at the manner in which his Royal Highness was proposed and unanimously elected as M . W . G . M . at the Grand Lodge meeting on the preceding day . This would commend itself to their warm consideration , and they would all receive it with loyalty and enthusiasm . ' The members of the Craft were

deeply attached to his Royal Highness , whom they were proud to have at their head . He hoped , in connection with this toast , he mig ht mention the important letter received from the Earl of Carnarvon in reference to the Jubilee festival , and more especially to the Imperial Institute . He hoped with all his heart that that letter would be cordially taken up by the Craft , and that the scheme which

his Royal Highness had approved would be supported . He believed it would be warmly taken up in his province , and he looked upon it as a matter that would put to the test the true loyalty and affection of the Craft to his Royal Highness . He hoped that when the meeting in London took place he should have the honour of including their lodge under his bannerin addition to the lodges of the Province

, of West Yorkshire , over which he presided . Whatever Programme he mig ht see fit to bring out on that occasion would be communicated to them , and he hoped they would a'l accept his invitation to meet him afterwards for refreshwent . He then came to another matter . The Prov . G . M . f ° r N . and E . Yorks , the Earl of Zetland , intended to celebrate the lubilee vear bv a Masonic meeting at York on

the 14 th July . A circular to that effect had , he believed been received by their lodge as representing the Northern Lounties . The details of the arrangement were that after a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodges , the brethren should march in procession to the Minster , where a special Masonic service would be held , and a sermon preached by the Dean of YorkP . G . C . On that occasion he hoped to

, Bee 'hem all , accompanied with one or more ladies . There would afterwards be a reception by the Lady Mayoress and ° 'ner festivities . He hoped that as long as his Royal Highness was at the head of the Craft it would increase in oyalt y an ( j affect : . He asked the brethren to drink the

health of their M . W . G . M . P pip Grand Officers" was given by Bro . F . Wright , to I Derby , who said it was a great surprise to him . called upon to propose this important toast . They D a " aware how much the Pro Grand Master and the ,, P -y Grand Master had Hnne for Masonrv . He reeretted

wnm not a Grand Officer present to respond , but he ivitv , assure them that the M . W . G . M . appointed his officers » n n or favour - w x he Prov . Grand Master of the Northern Provinces " Wpr » n i lntr ° duced by Bro . Gillard , who said the brethren WPrp air L «««» - ^ n uy uiu . v ^ n . a . v ., •¦¦ - « «« - « « . ~ " -.- -

Ynri hear l"y pleased to welcome ihe P . G . M . for West Mas a " the De P Y f-G . M . for West Yorks . Of all onrv ln Yorkshire he would say very little , but assure « osnit 1 that they would at all times receive hearty Pitality from the Yorkshire brethren . sincere ti , enry Smith > D-P-G-M . West Yotks , tendered his wanks for the reception accorded the toast , and

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assured the brethren on behalf of himself and the P . G . M . ' s of the Northern Counties that they discharged their duties to the best of their abilities . He trusted the Northern Counties would rally round the proposition of Bro . the Earl of Zetland , and that they should have a grand loyal demonstration . Bro . Cumberland , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of

he W . M ., " said that when he first entertained the idea of forming their lodge , the VV . M . was one ot those who belonged to lodges in West Yorkshire to whom he looked for support . Having known him as a dear friend , he felt gratified that he should accept the position of S . VV . It had been his privilege to instal Bro . Smithson into the chair that evening , and he knew he could claim for him the kind

support which had been shown to himself during the past year . He heartily wished the VV . M . as much happiness as he had experienced , for there had not been a single cloud to mar the happiness of the past year . He was convinced that their brother whom he had had the pleasure of placing in the chair would help them to make their lodge second to

none , not only so far as the ritual was concerned , but also in that true spirit of Masonry and brotherly feeling so essential in a prosperous lodge . He wished the VV . M . every happiness and prosperity , and hoped he would be blessed with health and strength , so that he would leave the chair with the same acclamation as he had received on

entering it . Bro . W . F . Smithson , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the kind way in which he had placed the toast before the brethren . He felt highly complimented by the expressions of good feeling exhibited towards him . It was with great diffidence that he entered upon the office of VV . M ., not that he felt he was unable to carry out the work , but from

the multiplicity of his Masonic duties . After consideration , he consented to become W . M ., knowing he should receive the support of them all during the forthcoming year . Under these circumstances he felt sure he should be able to carry out the duties in good spirit . He pledged them his word to carry out his duties to the credit of the lodge . He could say no more but thank them for their kindness .

"The Installing Master was given by Bro . Tew , P . G . M . West Yorks , who said he hoped he should not be trespassing too much on their kindness by accepting the responsibility of proposing this toast . He hoped that no brother from the other provinces would be jealous of his proposing this , as he introduced it to them as a member of the lodge and in no other capacity . He had known Bro .

Cumberland and had experienced his friendship for many years . He had seen him in many provinces , and in various offices and degrees of Masonry , but whatever work the I . P . M . had undertafien , he had been struck with the accuracy of his memory and his knowledge of the ritual . He considered him one of the most experienced Masons he had ever met . He was on that occasion the I . P . M . of

the lodge , and he asked them as such to drink to his good health , and render him an acknowledgment of the creditable manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the past year . To him was due the establishment of the lodge , and had it not been for his pertinacity and industry it would never have progressed so successfully . Considering the large amount of members , the lodge had

a Ibnght future before it , for it would grow in popularity . In recognition of the great and many services rendered by the I . P . M ., and to testify the appreciation of the brethren , it had been their pleasure that he ( Bro . Tew ) should not only propose his health , but that he shonld also offer him a testimonial of a more substantial character . He would ask Bro . Cumberland to accept a little pocket book , which was

of a most unpretentious character . It had a small silver clasp , and also , he was pleased to ] say , a small golden lining . He hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him long life to enjoy the appreciation he had so deservedly earned . Bro . Cumberland , I . P . M ., in response , said he was sure they would acquit him of any want of respect if he could not find words to adequately express his feelings . He

thanked them for their beautiful present , which he did not deserve , and certainly did not expect . Whatever work he had done , he had carried it out to the best of his ability , and for the benefit of the lodge . He could not properly thank them for their kindness , which was , he believed , prompted by a desire to pay a compliment to his wife . He did not know what it contained , but thought the best speech

he could make would be " Thank you . " Bro . Wordsworth , P . P . G . W . W . Yorks , in reply for "The Visitors , " congratulated the W . M . on reaching the chair , and the brethren for the manner in which the proceedings were conducted . Bro . W . Lake , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , also replied , and said he was sure that under the rule of the W . M . the

prestige of the lodge would not suffer . The W . M . had one of the best Masons in the world to follow , and had a fine example of excellence in the I . P . M . Bro . F . Binckes , Sec R . M . I , for Boys , responded for "The Masonic Charities , " and said that in such an intellectual gathering of Masons he would not be expected to make any lengthy remarks . He could not help drawing

their attention to the successful festival of a few days ago , and they would all congratulate the Benevolent Institution on its success . The Institution which he represented had gone through a series of crises . They had just completed the preparatory school , and would shortly have an addition of fifty boys , making a total of 258 . There had been some brethren who had censured them for their expenditure ,

but he would say they had endeavoured to administer to the wants of the boys in a liberal spirit . By the help of past experience they had been able to reduce the expenses by £ 5 per head per annum . That economy would be maintained and the reproach wiped away . They were all living in difficult times , so that it was advisable to give the boys -a good sound education , and instil into them those

principles which , he hoped , they would maintain in after life—Loyalty and Charity . Bro . J . L . Cooke , J . W ., on behalf of "The Officers , " assured the W . M . of their support during his year of office . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated . During the evening Bro . Cumberland rendered some excellent songs in very efficient style .

FOLKESTONE . —Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — The installation of Bro . A , J . Crane as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the ist inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren . The ceremony of installation was duly performed by Bro . G . L . Hart , P . M ., P . J . G . W . The newly-installed W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . Dunk , S . VV . ;

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F . I-rancis , J . W . ; G . Spurgen , S . D . ; F . Hall , J . D . j H . S . Roberts , Org . ; H . G . Clements , Asst . Org . ; J . Kennett , P . M ., Secretary ; S . Joseph , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . D . Goddard , 'Asst . Secretary ; VV . Griffin , l . G . ; L . Banks and J . Sherwood , jun ., Stwds . Bro . Stock , P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . A . Petts , the I . P . M ., with a jewel , whilst a similar compliment was paid to Bro . A . H . Holbein , the late Treasurer . The jewels

were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . A banquet followed , to which about sixty of the brethren sat down . The usual list of toasts was duly honoured , whilst the proceedings were enlivened at intervals by singing , contributed by Bros . H . J . Clements , VV . Dunk , W . Prebble , VV . Major , G . Peden , and Dr . Perry . Bro . H . S . Roberts superintended the musical arrangements .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., VV . M . ; C Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P ., S . W . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as J . VV . ; Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; A , Lucking , P . M ., G . P . Secretary ; L .

, Warren , jun ., as S . D . ; VV . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , J . D . ; T . Hood , Org . ; R . G . Dempster , l . G . ; B . Thomasand A . Vandeword , Stwds . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; J . Heath , C . VV . Barnard , T . J . Cumine , C . VV . Cooke , J .

R . Brightwell , E . F . Wood , and N . de S . Zucco . Visitors : Bros . G . Thomas , S . W ., and W . Smith , 1 S 17 . Ihe minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . J . Heath , C . VV . Barnard , and F . j . Cumine were passed to the Second Degree . A candidate for inititiation was proposed . The lodge was closed .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . . 330- —The members of the above lodge held their annual installation ceremony and banqceton Wednesday night , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Imperial Hotel . The officers present at the opening . of the lodge were Bros . W . J . Rix , P . G . S . B ., W . M . j P . Robertson , I . P . M . j James Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect j S . G . Noakes , J . W . j J . Hall

, P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j H . H . Thompson , Sec ; W . Stephens , S . D . j H . J . Dodd , J . D . j T . Gowers , P . M ., D . of C j A . McMahon , l . G . J F . Adnet , Org . j J . Northover , Steward ; and VV . Burns , Tyler . The brethren present were Bros . R . Eve , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . B . Harrison , W . M . 723 ; H . Knapp , VV . Roberts , E . F . D . Turkington , T . A . Charmbury , W . Cockburn , J . Dunne , F . I . T .

Kcarns , T . McBride , G . Harding , j . Sanderson , J . Blowey , H . Wedge , and W . Collins . Visitors : Bros . VV . E . Foster , 1971 , P . S . G . W . ; J . Devlin , 1049 ; A . Gibbs , S . W . 1564 ; J . Eades , 153 ; A . Dougall , 204 ; A . R . Prescott , VV . M . 1971 j VV . H . Baths , 730 ( l . C ); T . G . Timbrell , W . M . 2016 ; T . Flynn , 660 and 295 j G . Murray , 7 SS j ¦ G . H . Swansborough , S . VV . 2016 ; J . W . Bailow , J . W . 2016 ; A . G . Y .

Biggs , J . W . 1971 ; R . Nicholls , W . M . i ; H . Gee , P . M . and J . W . 723 ; Jefferson , 215 ; VV . Kennedy , 1 S 0 ; J . T . Broderick , J . VV . 1564 ; . J . P . Russell , 153 ; C H . Knight , J . W . 1046 ; W . H . Blyth , Sec . 17 U . ; W . Sice , J . D . 1714 ; VV . Hilton , 1714 ; J . Watt , 500 ; A . Hart , 1046 ; J . Sheridan , 215 ; J . VV . Bradley , 98 ; F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Pomeroy , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; G . V . Knight , W . M .

1046 ; J . Gording , S . VV . 1536 ; J . Bradshaw , P . S . W . 398 ; R . Harris , 730 ; W . L . Coulson , I . P . M . 723 ; A . Wallace , 333 ; VV . Hitchcock , 1714 ; Hdgar Goble , P . G . Sec ; J . S . Hickley , P . M . 723 , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Hacker , P . M . 723 , P . P . J . G . D . ; T . Carlisle , 333 ; VV . Finn , 665 ; and R . H . Tibbatts , 730 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the ballot was

taken for Bro . Joseph Watts ( Sergt .-Major R . A . ) , Aidershot , of Lodge St . Andrews , No . 500 , and proved unanimously in his favour . The report of the Audit Committee was presented , and showed a balance in hand of £ 103 , which was received and confirmed . The W . M . then proceeded ¦ with the installation of Bro . James Taylor , S . W ., W . M . elect , which he performed in an exceedingly impressive

manner . Bro . James Taylor , W . M ., in suitable terms , thanked the brethren present for the honour they had conferred upon him , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Noakes , S . W . j Stephens , J . VV . j Hall , P . M ., Treasurer j Thompson , Secretary j Dodd , S . D . j McMahon , J . D . j Gowers , P . M ., D . C . j Kearns and Cockburn , Stwds . ; Adnett , Org . ; Turkington , l . G . ;

and Burns , Tyler . Bro . John Hall proposed , and Bro . W . J . Rix seconded , that the sum of thirty guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , which was carried unanimously . The W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , then presented to Bro . Rix , I . P . M ., a life subscribership in one of the Masonic Charities in appreciation of the most excellent

work he had performed during the past year . Bro . Rix suitably acknowledged the handsome present . The W . M . next presented Bro . H . H . Thompson , Secretary , with a Secretary ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties of his office during the past year , and thanked him for undertaking those onerous

duties again . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren present , and the lodge was closed in due . form . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet provided by Host Bro . Stone in the excellent manner which has gained for him such golden opinions among members of the Craft . The banquet over ,

The W . M . first proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " which was loyally and Masonically received . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was the next toast , and in proposing it the VV . M . said he need not remind them of the great amount of interest H . R . H . takes in the Craft , but he had much pleasure in informing

tnem that Bro . Stone intended to try and get H . R . H . down to Aldershot during the Jubilee year to a grand banquet , and if these sanguine hopes were fulfilled , he was sure on that occasion there would be a large number of illustrious visitors to Aldershot . The toast was received with Masonic honours .

The W . M . next proposed "The M . W . Pro Grand ' Master , and officers nf the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " There were very few of those officers known personally to the speaker , but at the same time he had the pleasure of knowing some of them , and he could conscientiously say of them that they weie good Masons , and Masons of long standingc He coupled with , the toast the name of Bro . Binckes .