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as they helped to rub off the rough corners of trouble in daily avocations , and brethren lived the better for their assembling together . He hoped the W . M . would have a successful year , and he should be very glad to contribute to it . ( Cheers . ) It was here announced that the Charity box had yielded £ , i 03 . 2 d . Bro . Mills , I . P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., responded , asking the brethren to support Bro . Edwin George ' s list for the Old People .

Bros . Capt . Butler , Jennings , Duncan and Morgan responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " and the toasts of "The Treasurer , the Secretary , and the Past Masters , " and " The Officers , " followed . The list of Bro . George for the Old People amounted to £ 127 ios . Gd . The'Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1648 . The last lodge night in connection with the above lodge , held on Friday , thc Gth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , Bradford , was of an exceptional character . Bro . H . White , W . M ., presided , and there were no less than 70 visitors present , including Bro . Richard Wilson , P . G . D . Eng ., Dep . Prov . G . M . The work of the evening included the raising of Bro . Milligan and the presentation of a decoration to Bro . Carter , P . M ., D . C , on the occasion of his marriage .

After supper , the D . P . G . M . made an eloquent and impressive address , and urged upon the brethren present the necessity of the spreading of brotherly love among Freemasons , and also the necessity of all Freemasons making their presence more felt in the community amongst which they resided . He said that the outside public should be so impressed with the conduct of the brethren that they would confess it must be a good thing to be a Freemason . The Worshipful Deputy also spoke upon the necessity of making more effective use of the Provincial Grand Lodge of VVest Yorkshire , and stated that various schemes were under consideration , and he hoped some good would result therefrom .

Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge—which stands in the foremost rank for its generous and consistent support of the Masonic Charities—was held in the Rothesay Room , Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., on the 4 th inst . There was a good attendance of visitors and members , but the absence of Bro . Valeriani , P . G . S . B ., through continued ill-health , was the subject of general remark and suitable sympathetic reference . The nost of Secretary will in future be filled hv Bro . T . I . Bolton . P . M ..

another Past Master who has identified himself very closely with the good work of the lodge . The members present included Bros . J . H . Catten , W . M . ; G . Herbert Burns , S . W . j L . Verdier , P . P . G . S ., J . W . j Walter Adams , P . M ., Treas . j T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec ; W . A . Shaw , P . M ., D . C ; W . C . Parsons , P . M . ; E . J . Mills , S . D . ; W . H . Butler , G . W . Duck , A . Burns , W . Maskell , Cavaliere Tito Mattel , Org . ; C . W . Holmes , H . Baldrig , G . Mentasti , P . M ., and many others . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Salmon , 1 S 15 j J . Blyth , 77 ; H . H . Sapper , 115 S ; Harry O . Mill uatme 1 r . 2021 voien

, 1077 ; n . j . * , 704 ; ^ . oeiieroy , ; u . van , IBB ; n . Saumion , P . M . 1423 ; T . Whitford , P . M . 2500 ; C . J . Catt , 1637 ; Enos Howes , P . M . 1599 ; W . Howes , P . M . 1599 ; W . H . Arnold , 132 S ; A . E . Cook , 1745 ; W . Smith , P . M . 1 G 24 ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B 1 . ; W . J . Perrin , 165 S ; J . Page , 2271 ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1677 ; J . Henings , 1 G 71 ; J . K . Colwell , 19 G 4 ; M . H . Hale , P . M . 27 ; W . Garrett , 1671 ; R . Gillard , P . M . goi ; C . W . Patten , 2362 ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . I . B . ; W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . j and others .

After the usual preliminary proceedings in the lod ^ e , Bro . G . Herbert Burns was presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed by Bro . Catten , I . P . M ., who gave an excellentand impressive rendering of the ritual . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . Louis Verdier , P . P . G . S ., S . W . ; E . J . Mills , J . W . ; VV . Adams , P . M ., Treas . ; T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Butler , S . D . ; G . VV . Djck , J . D . ; W . Shaw , P . M ., D . C ; A . Bums , LG . ; VV . Maskell , A . D . C . ; Cavaliere Tito Mattel , Org . ; C . W . Holmes and H . Baldrig , Stewards ; and R . J . P otter , P . M ., Tyler . Messrs .

Wm . Rouse and Wm . S . Fiske were next initiated by the newly-installed W . M . in a masterly manner . It is customary in this lodge to present brethren who hive served as Steward to two or more of the Institu'ions with the usual Cturity jjvel , and the W . M . and the I . P . M . were each presented with this souvenir by Bro . VV . C . Parsons , P . M ., the father of the Iodge . The W . M . then announced his intention of serving as Steward forthe next Festival of the R . M . B . I . Oi the propositio-i of Bro . Adims , P . M ., Treas ., a sum of 10 guineas was voted to each of thc three Institutions , the amount for the

Benevolent Institution to be placed on the W . M . ' s list . It was stated that the lodge funds were in a very prosperous condition , the balance in the Treasurer ' s hands being £ 318 gs . 6 d . Bros . Schultz and Holmes offered their seivices as Stewards forthe Boys' and Gills' Schools respectively . Bro . James Terry , P . G . b . B ., in a characteristic speech , expressed his thanks on behalf of the three Institutions . II : h iped the brethren would send the W . M . up with a record list for the Benevolent Institution , for , although

they might love the girls and respect the boys , they should never forget the old people . A vote of sympathy was passed to Bro . E . L . Valeriani , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., in his illness . He was also thanked for his great services to the Iodge , and was elected an honorary member , lhe deaths of two members were reported , three resignations were announced , and several letters of regret for non-attendanc ; read . One candidate was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was clos : d .

An excellent banquet was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Kella , and the usual toasts followed . Bro . J . H . Catten , I . P . M ., briefly proposed "The W . M . " He said that no words of his could add to the lustre of the brother he had installed into the chair . They ail knew Bro . Burns , and what sort of a man and an officer he had been , and would , therefore , heartily drink his health . Bro . G . 11 . Burns , W . M ., in reply , having returned thanks , said it was a very great honour to be VV . M ., but they could depend upon it that the VV . M . of any lodge ,

and particularly of a lodge such as theirs , which held so high a place in the metropolis , felt the grave responsibility of his position . He shiuld endeavour during his year to follow the good example set by his predecessors , and thus earn the commendation and satisfaction of the members . For many years past all the VV . Ms . had had a hearty reception , and been thoroughly supported . He wished to make his year a thoroughly successful one . In thanking them for drinking his health so enthusiastically , he took

the opportunity of reminding them of his Stewardship for the Old People in February next . For years past the lodge had contributed generously to the Charities , and as Masons they were bound to do their best for Charity . He hoped that Bro . Terry ' s wish would be fulfilled , and that he should tike up a record list , as it was every W . M . ' s ambition to exceed thc totals of previous Masters . He thanked them sincerely for the great honour conferred upon him , and for the enthusiastic reception of the toast .

The VV . M . next proposed " The Installing Master , " and referred to the brilliant work of Bro . Catten , than whom they had never had a better W . M . As near as possible perfect in the ritual , regular in his attendance , c onsiderate to thc wishes of the biethren , Bro . Catten had indeed proved an admirable Mister . In presenting the I . P . M . with a Past Master's jewel , the VV . M . expressed the hope that he would be

spared for many years to assist the lodge with his knowledge and experience . Bro . J . H . Catten , LP . M ., replied , and expressed his sincere thanks for the handsome gift of the brethren . " Ihe Initiates" WJS appropriately responded to by Bros . Rouse and Fiske , after which Bros . Enos Howes , J . P ., P . M . 1590 ; M . Hale , P . M . 27 ; Gillard , P . M . goi j J . Page , 2271 j and Whit ' q . d , P . M ., acknowledged the toast of "The Visitors . "

ln giving " The Treasurer andbecretary , " the W . M . drew attention to the excellent and careful manner in which Bro . Adams had husbanded the funds of the lodge . The W . M . also expressed his sincere indebtedness to Bro . Bolton , P . M ., the newlyappointed Secretary , for since his entry into Freemasonry Bro . Bolton had given up considerable lime and trouble in order to render him ( the W . M . ) efficient in the rituil of Freemasonry .

Bro . W . Adams , P . M ., Treas ., said his success as Treasurer resulted from the fact that the brethren and he were agreed upon the course that should be pursued with regard to the funds . . , Bro . T . J . Bolton , P . M ., Sec , said his interest in the Iodge since the day of his initiation had been keen and increasing . That was a proud moment for him in more ways than one . The VV . Master was that evening a credit to his tutor , for he had indeed given up many hours to try and instruct the W . M . and other officers . He was was proud to be invested as Secretary , and if energy , devotion , and hard work had

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anything to do to further the success of the Iodge , he was theirs to command . He could not , however , conduct his duties with entire satisfaction unless he had the co-operation and support of the members . Bro . J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., who had just arrived from another meeting , replied for " The Masonic Charities , " and thanked the lodge for their generous support . He deeply deplored the absence of Bro . Valeriani , P . M ., who had ever held up to the lodge the highest principles , and who had worked with so much zeal to promote its success .

Bro . Shaw , P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters , " and the toast of "The Officers " concluded the proceedings . Bro . Cavaliere Tito Mattel , Org ., delighted the brethren by his brilliant performances on the pianoforte , and was assisted by Miss Acworth and Bros . Bewlay , Arthur Wells , and Harry Hall .

Mendelssohn Lodge , No . 2661 . The installation meeting of this new musical lodge was held at the Holborrt Restaurant on Saturday , the 7 th instant , under the Mastership of Bro . Frederick Inskipp , P . M ., W . M . The list of brethren who attended comprised the names of Bros . Charles Stevens , l . P . M . j Wm . J . Hellyar , jun ., S . W . j Arthur W . Jones , J . W . j Robert Peachey , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Hennings , P . M ., Sec ; B . Bramble , S . D . j William H . Duffield , J . D . ; C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury , D . of C . ; J . William Stevens , P . M .. LG .: Geoi-ge Minson . Org .: Mount Brown . C . Goue * h . and I . Sta ' oleton .

Stwds . ; F . P . Baxter , P . M . j W . J . Hellyar , H . J . Huggett , Alick C . Murzey , George P . Nash , J . W . Eisenman , J . P . Asherley , Frank I . Fisher , J . Crowther , Richard Clowes , P . G . Std . Br ., and C . Freeman . The visitors were Bros . John Beer , P . M . 3 S 6 J T . A . Bennett , J . D . 1997 j W . R . Chapman , late 1671 j W . F . Batsford , 2291 j Edwin Palmer , 2182 ; F . Larner , 2054 , P . P . G . S . W . Herts ; William Sten Last , W . M . 1 S 6 ; G . Scarman , 1287 ,- Charles J . Pitcher , P . M ; 1216 ; F . Scarman ,

1624 ; C . Gould , 22 ; W . W . Hedaway , 2508 ; Lionel Cook , W . M . 2 IOSJ G . W , Barter , W . M . 2362 j Jack Freeman , J . W . ' -5 j R . A . Marshall , W . M . 2621 : G . T . Harrop , W . M . 12 SS J H . Massey , P . M . Gig and 192 SJ Joseph H . Guyton , W . M . 1426 ; William Smith , I . P . M . 1 G 24 ; Alfred Inskipp , W . M . 1997 ; T - G . Miller , I . P . M . 2105 , Prov . G . S . B . Middlx . ; A . G . Swan , 141 j W . W . Freeman , 206 j Wingrove Ives , VV . M . 1929 J Hubert Gardiner , P . M . 1261 j James Gawthrop , W . M . 1706 ; and Gregory Hast , J . D . 1706 .

After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , Messrs . Miles James Hill-Hartland and Charles Freeman . Only the latter , however , attended , and he was duly initiated by Bro . R . J . Hennings , the Secretary , the W . M . having reserved himself for the installation ceremony . When the initiation was completed Bro . Inskipp resumed the chair , and installed Bro . William Hellyar , P . M . 1924 , and W . AL elect , as Master of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . At the obligation , Bro . James Gawthrop , W . M .

1706 , rendered in splendid style the anthem " Be thou faithful unto death . " Atter Bro . Hellyar had been formally placed in the chair , Bro . Frederick Inskipp was invested as Immediate Past Master . The following brethren received the other collars of office , viz .: Bros . Arthur W . Jones , S . W . ; Benjamin Bramble , W . M . 2182 , J . W . ; Robert Peachey , C . C , P . M . 1922 , Treas . ; Richard J . Hennings , P . M . 250 S , Prov . J . G . D . Es * ex , Sec ; C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury , P . M . 1997 , D . Cj William H , Duffield , S . D . j John W . Stevens , P . M . 2234 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Surrey , J . D . j

Mount Brown , P . M . 1997 , LG . ; J . P . Attwater , Org . j Charles Gough , Henry Corner , James Stapleton , and Henry James Huggett , Stwds . ; and R . W . Edgley , P . M ., Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . F . Inskipp , the Installing Master ; the address to the Wardens by Bro . Baxter , P . M . ; and the address to the brethren by the Treasurer , Bro . Robert Peachey , C . C , P . M . These concluded , the W . M . presented Bro . F . Inskipp with a handsome Past Master's jewel , accompanying the presentation with some highly complimentary remarks on the great services rendered to the lodge

by Bro . Inskipp during his tenure of the lodge Mastership . Bro . Inskipp made a feeling acknowledgment of the kindness of the lodge in voting the jewel , and of the sympathetic remarks of the W . M . in presenting it . He referred to the past year he had had as one of the happiest years he had ever spent . It had been a very prosperous one for the lodge , and had been most enjoyable to all the brethren . The balance-sheet was then taken and approved of , and it was stated that every account had been paid , and that no member ' s subscription was outstanding . This finished the business part of the meeting , and the lodge was thereupon closed .

The brethren afterwards adjourned to a choice banquet , at the conclusion which of they honoured the customary list of toasts . Bro . Richard Clowes , P . G . Std . Br ., in replying to the toast which included "The Grand Officers , " said he had the honour of occupying the S . W . ' s chair at the consecration of the lodge , and he was elected a member . Through the courtesy of the brethren he had been present at each installation meeting of the lodge . He congratulated the lodge on its success and also the VV . M . on having reached the chair . There was present now the father of the W . M ., who must be proud to see his son in the

W . M . ' s chair . The son also must be very pleased to see his fither present . He wis glad to see that all the officers knew their parts well . Every one must be pleased at the way in which the lodge had come out . From what he had seen of the officers he could say the lodge would prosper and would live , root and branch for ever . Bro . Frederick Inskipp , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " said Bro . Hellyar was well known to most of the brethren as a very good fellow , Mason , brother , and man , who was well fitted to preside over the destinies of the Mendelssohn Lodge . They welcomed him as their W . M . and wished him health , prosperity , and a successful year of office .

Bro . Hellyar , jun ., W . M ., replying to the toast , said he must tell those brethren present who might not know the circumstances that the Mendelssohn Lodge was formed from the South London Musical Club , which had been in existence in South London for 25 years , come 1900 , a period which would then be celebrated at the Holborn Restaurant . They felt for many years the wint of a Masonic lodge . That want was supplied two years ago when the Mendelssohn Lodge was consecrated . Ever since the idea of a lodge was once spoken of he and the other officers had all felt proud to

occupy their positions . He thanked the brethren for having elected him as W . M ., and during his year of office he should do his utmost to promote the interests of the lodge , and it the brethren would supply him with candidates he would prove that he could do the work . During the past two years they had had most successful progress , and if the brethren would assist him he trusted the lodge would lose none of its reputation , but on the contrary , would grow and increase in numbers and prosperity .

Bro . Hellyar , VV . M ., proposing "The Initiate , " said that any one introduced by Past Master Baxter must be a good man . From the way Bro . Freeman had passed through the ceremony that evening they oould judge he would be a good Mason . Bro . Charles Freeman said he had taken that step rather late in life , but he had been very much pleased with the ceremony of the evening . He hoped he should become a good Mason .

Bro . F . Inskipp , I . P . M ., responding to the toast of "The I . P . M . and the first P . M ., " said he trusted that in holding the office of W . M . he had advanced the position of the Mendelssohn Lodge . VVhen he received the jewel he could see that the brethren were satisfied with him ; it was a memento of their appreciation of the slight services he had rendered . He hoped for many years to wear the jewel and to witness the prosperity of the lodge .

Bro . Baxter , P . M ., said the establishment of the Iodge had much cemented the Club , and the brethren might congratulate themselves in many respects , one of which was that they had the right men for initiates . Another was that the lodge was in a sound financial position . Bros . Capt . Marshall , Barter , Cooke , Gawthrop , Harrop , Stuart , Guyton , Alfred Inskipp , and Miller responded to the toast . ' of " The Visitors , " and Bros . Jones , S . W . ; B . Bramble , J . W . ; R . Peachey , C . C , P . M ., Trers . ; and R . J . Hennings , P . M ., Sec . replied to the toast of " The Officers of the Lodire . "

Bro . Robert Peachey , Treas ., alluded to his recent election as a member of the Court of Common Council , and said that when he became Lord Mayor all the brethren of the Mendelssohn Lodge should have an invitation . A grand musical entertainment was given during the evening . Evans ' s glee , " Vu'can , contrive me such a cup , " Mendelssohn ' s part song , " Love and Wine , " and Arnold ' s chorus , " Flow , Thou Regal Purple Stream , " were rendered by some 30 voices ; and solos were performed by Bios . R . J . Hennings , W . Llewellyn , S . D . 7 66 1 James Gawthrop , W . M . 170 G ; G . \ V . Barter , VV . M . 23 G 2 ; Gregory Hast , J . D . 1706 ; and A . C . Nurzey . Bro . Charles Stevens , P . M ., P . P . G . O .-g . Middx ., and Bro . J . P , Attwater , Organist of the lodge , accompanied on the pianoforte .