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been no stint , either in the donations to the Charities or in the creature comforts . Bro . Foale having briefly replied , "The Health of the Visitors" followed . Bro . Harry Price , in his reply , state 1 that he had been so often a visitor to No . 13 S 1 that he looked upon it with almost as much affection as he did his mother lodge . He

wished to say that , considering the great difficulties the I . P . M . had had to contend with , he had done remarkably well that day . With regard to the W . M ., he ( the speaker ) was no stranger to his excellent working capabilities . In fact , Bro . Westley's name and qualifications were almost household words in the south of London Masonic world . Bros . Jenkins and Hattersley also spoke in high terms of

the lodge , its W . M ., and its Past Masters . The toast of " The Past Masters " came next in order , . and Bro . Capt . Walls acknowledged the compliment . In giving" The Treasurer and Secretary , " the Worshipful Master said that the excellent manner in which those brethren performed their duties was proverbial . The balance sheet , which had been read that evening , showed that with

all liabilities paid , the Treasurer held a balance of ^ So 4 s . Bro . Everett held a deservedly high position , not only in the Kennington Lodge but throughout Masonry , and he ( the W . M . ) , hoped that at no distant date their Treasurer would occupy a still higher one . With regard to their old and respected Secretary , did time permit , he could say a great deal . Although nearly four score , Bro . Stuart was

more vigorous than many a man of 60 , and on behalf of the lodge he wished him many more years of health and happiness . Bro . Everett said that it was not his intention to make a long speech that evening , notwithstanding the many kind things which had been said about his poor merits , by the W . M ., the visitors , and the Past Masters . He agreed with

the W . M . and the I . P . M . that the Kennington Lodge had had a good time of it in iSSg . It was quite right that the exceptionally large balance should have been quoted . The great secret of success was living well within the income of the lodge , and by having only one directing hand . He did notwish to usurp the Master ' s authority , neither did he desire to speak unkindly of the subordinate officers , but he

wished it to be clearly understood that he wanted no assistance in the carrying out of his duties as Treasurer . Their could be but one hand at the helm . Their had been no stint of anything during the past year , in fact they had had an extra banquet , but economy in a large lodge was absolutely essential , the least extravagance at the monthly meetings would produce a balance on the wrong side .

Bro . Stuart having replied , the toast of "The Officers " terminated the proceedings . Bro . Burn , the Organist of the lodge , had provided an excellent variety entertainment which gave general satisfaction . The artistes being himself , Bros . VV . G . Burrows , H . G . Everson , McCall Chambers , VV . LP . Webb , and Mr . Edward Branscombe .

Mount Edgcumbe Lodge ( No . 1446 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on Saturday , the Sth inst ., when the full attendance of members and visitors testified to the continued popularity and success of the lodge . The ceremony of passing Bro . Thompson having been completed , that of installing the incoming W . M ., Bro . G . VV .

Perry , was proceeded with , the ceremony being most impressively and brilliantly rendered by his predecessor in the chair , Bro . R . VV . Edgley , whose working during the whole of his year of office has been conspicuous for careful precision and accuracy . The banquet was all that could be desired , and reflected great credit upon the hotel management . The new W . M ., under the able guidance of the excellent

I . P . M ., appeared to give satisfaction to the brethren in the discharge of the duties of the chair , and notably in the presentation of the Past Master ' s jewel , & c , unanimously voted Jo Bro . Edgley at the last lodge meeting on the termination of his year of office . The usual toasts were interspersed with some capital music , vocal and instrumental , by Bros . Brown , Cull , Crampton , Richards , Hill , and Mann , and a recitation , most feelingly rendered , by Bro . Thompson .

Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 1524 ) . —The members of this lodge , with a goodly number of visitors , celebrated the annual installation meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 30 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . R . Olley , supported by Bros . W . Beasley , S . W ., W . M . elect ; I . H . Rich , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Lee ,

P . M ., Prov . A . G . Sec . Middx ., Sec . ; VV . Simpson , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; S . A . East , I . G . ; E . J . Turnbull , P . W . Rogers , D . C . ; E . Frisby , Org . ; Charles Lorkin , P . M . ; A . Fenar , P . M . ; G . Ferrar , P . M . ; E . Digman , P . M . ; R . Polak , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . S . Smither , I . P . M . 193 ; F . VV . Row , S . D . 1607 ; G . Cumington , S 60 ; J . Cadman , 1158 ; J . Webber ,

1436 ; E . Daniel , 300 ; A . Baring , J . D . 79 ; E . Ames , S . D . S 60 ; D . M . Maurice , 123 S ; G . W . Larter , P . M . 1602 ; R . dishing , P . M . 1607 ; H . Power , 1541 ; A . C . G . Wood , W . M . 554 ; L . Lewis , 159 S ; W . E . Jeffery , 1622 : A . Hood , F . Carr , P . M . 1 G 07 ; T . G . Howe , 1306 ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . The minutes were confirmed , and a highly satisfactory

balance sheet received and adopted . The W . M . proved his knowledge of the ritual , and his ability to render it in a masterly manner by raising Bros . Harwood and Oakley to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and afterwards by impressively installing Bro . W . Beasley , the W . M . elect , as W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were invested as follows : Bros J . H . Rich , S . W . ; W . Simpson , J . W . ;

W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Lorkin , P . M ., Sec ; J . Robinson , S . D . ; S . A . East , J . D . ; P . W . Rogers , I . G . ; Esmond J . Turnbull , D . C ; E . Frisby , Org . ; W . T . Oakley and H . Pearse , Stewards ; J . J . Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . VV . H . Lee , " P . M ., who was the first W . M . of the lodge , and who has relinquished the post of Secretary after serving 15 years in that capacity , was asked by the W . M ., and consented , to give

the lodge the benefit of his knowledge and experience by acting as Steward . The Installing Master , Bro . A , R . Olley , I . P . M ., completed an excellent rendering of the installation ceremony by a careful delivery of the usual addresses . The newly-installed Master convinced the brethren present of the wisdom of his selection for the post by impressively initiating Mr . R . Baker into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was '

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presented to the I . P . M . by the W . M ., who accompanied the gift with a few well chosen words of commendation and praise for Bro . Olley ' s excellent work during the past year . Bro . Olley , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the gift , Propositions were received , and "Hearty good wishes " having been tendered , the lodge was closed . A substantial banquet was followed by the customary

toasts , the speeches , which were commendably brief , being interspersed with musical selections by Miss Etta Wright , Mr . Miles Mole , Mr . Percival Craig , and Bros . E . J . Turnbull and E . Frisby , Org . The preliminary toasts having been disposed of , Bro . A . R . Olley , I . P . M ., said it afforded him great pleasure to have the privilege of proposing a toast that

would , he was sure , be received with the heartiness it deserved . It was " The Health of the VV . Master , Rro . VV . Beasley , " who had the confidence , respect , and affection of every member , and under whose guidance the harmony and good fellowship of the lodge would be maintained . Bro . Beasley had well earned the proud position he now

holds , and had worked hard in the offices he had held . The brethren would therefore all join in wishing the W . M . a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Beasley , W . M ., in response , said he felt that if his small efforts were appreciated by the members , he was well satisfied . His abilities were not such as he should like to

command , but his intentioh was to give the brethren every possible satisfaction it was in the power of man to give , and he thought that quite sufficient . " The Initiate " was next heartily given and received , and in response Bro . Baker said that from that night he had a great wish that his Masonry should be , as Masonry , strong as a rock .

Bro . S . Smither , I . P . M . 193 , replying for "The Visitors , " said it was not the first time he had had the honour and pleasure of visiting that lodge , and he was certain that throughout the Craft—and he was a great visitor to lodges —the Duke of Connaught could hold its own with any in London as far as working was concerned . He was glad to see his good friend as W . M ., for he had claimed his friendship tor many years . If the W . M . was able to carry on the

work as he bad commenced that night , he did not think the lodge would be ashamed of him at the end of his year . When they found the work carried out as it had been on that occasion , and when they found the brethren trying to outvie each other—like Bro . Olley , who had followed the example of others and installed his successor—it was hi ghly commendable , and a great lesson to the brethren generally . He hoped the W . M . would have many initiates , who would all be good men and true .

Bro . dishing , P . M . 1607 , said his first visit was when the I . P . M ., his esteemed friend , was installed , and it was a pleasure on the present occasion to see another old friend reach the chair , with whom he had worked side by side in other matters outside Freemasonry . He knew Bro . Beasley had an earnest desire to do his duty in the position of W . Master , and his efforts at the end of his term of office would

reflect credit on the lodge . Bros . Larter , P . M . 1602 ; Lewis , 159 S ; and Carr , P . M . 1607 , also responded . Bro . A . R . Olley , I . P . M ., speaking in response to "The Health of the Past Masters , " said he was rather a young Past Master , but for his part he should take the keenest interest in the welfare of the lodge , and having been

associated with it for some years should be sorry to sever his connection . He took this opportunity of thanking the officers and brethren for their kind indulgence during his year of office which made it a pleasant one , and one he should always look back upon with pride and pleasure . Bro . VV . H . Lee , P . M ., Asst . Prov . G . Sec . Middx ., said that in rising to respond to the toast of the Past Masters ,

he felt he was that night in rather a peculiar position . He had for 15 years been in the habit of responding to this toast in conjunction with the office of Secretary , but those duties , as they were aware , he had been relieved from , and he stood in what was to him altogether a novel position—a Past Master of their lodge and their Steward . It had been said that man in the course of his life played many parts ,

and it was certainly true of a Mason who devoted himself for many years—perhaps in several lodges and chapters—that he played many parts . He had played many parts in Masonry , and he did not know any part he had not played in lodge or chapter except the office he had been invested with that evening . He could assure them he felt very much the responsibilities

devolving upon him in accepting that important office , but whatever duties were entrusted to him in connection with the lodge , it would be his pride and pleasure to carry out to the best of his ability . He had always done his best to further the interests of the lodge , and although he had resigned the important office he had held for so many years , it was not his intention to relinquish his connection with it

in any way . The interest he took in the lodge when he was installed as its first Master had been increased rather than otherwise , and it would still be his pride and pleasure to do all that he could for it . His retirement from the office of Secretary would not make any difference in that respect , and so far as he could assist the present W . M ., his successors , or any of the members , it would always be a

pleasure to do so . He tnanked them very much for the many kindnesses he had received during the many years he had been connected with the lodge , and the great assistance rendered by the various W . M . ' s and officers in carrying out the duties which were sometimes difficult in their character .

"The Treasurer and Secretary" was given in cordial terms by the W . M ., who eu ' ogised the excellent services rendered by Bro . Brand , P . M ., Treas . Bro . Lorkin , P . M . and Secretary , was a Mason of many years standing , was perfect in the ritual , and his knowledge of Freemasonry in general would be of advantage to the lodge .

Bro . W . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas ., in response , said he had occupied that position for so many years that he found it difficult to impart novelty into his remarks . The lodge funds showed that they were in a very healthy state , and if they compared the balance sheets for the last three or four years they would not . find much variation in that respect , and it required some amount of manipulation to bring about that result . As long as he held the keys of office , it

would be his earnest endeavour to assist the welfare of the lodge . The late Secretary , Bro . Lee , was the father of the lodge , and he ( Bro . Brand ) was the eldest son , having been the first initiate , and he was proud of the position , and hoped to continue a member as long as he was spared . Bro . C . Lorkin , P . M ., Sec , said he was quite aware of the responsibilities he had undertaken , and that he was following in the footsteps of an old campaigner , who had

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seen the lodge in its infancy , when it was launched on the waves , had seen it in a gale , and now saw it in a state of prosperity . Bro . Lee , P . M ., was deserving of a great deal from them for the kindness he had at all times shown , and the services he had given to the lodge . He should require a great deal of advice , and would look to the late Secretary for it , and was sure that any knowledge would be given

cordially . He would say briefly that he intended following as near as possible in the footsteps of Bro . Lee , P . M ., and if he did that , and worked in harmony with the members , he should have their approbation . " The Officers of the Lodge " was cordially received , and duly responded to in suitable terms by Bros . J . H . Rich ,

S . W ., and VV . Simpson , J . W . The proceedings , which were of a very harmonious and enjoyable character throughout , were then terminated by the Tyler's toast . An excellent programme of music was carried out by Miss Etta Wri g ht , Mr . Miles Mote , Mr . Percival Craig , Bro . Esmond Turnbull , and Bro . E . Frisby , Org .

Royal Commemoration Lodge ( No . 15 S 5 ) . —A regular meeting of this popular and prosperous lodge was held at the White Lion Hotel , Putney Bridge , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . Wing , was supported by Bros . Harding , S . W . ; Sandalls , J . W . ; Watkins , Treas . ; Williams , P . M ., Sec ; Oliver , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; Grundy , I . G . ; Payers , Stwd . ; Collings ,

P . M ., D . C . ; Walkley , Tyler ; Robinson , P . M . ; Colhck , P . M . ; Pardoe , P . M . ; Mansell , P . M . ; and a good gathering of the brethren . Among the visitors were Bros . R . H . Williams , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Shelley , W . M . 19 S 1 j E . A . Harris , P . M . 201 ; W . Harris , 201 ; Ball , 1561 ; Goodwin , 251 ; Hawtin , 16 77 ; Heath , J . W . 1642 ; and Towergay , 115 S .

The lodge being opened , the following brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . : Bros . Colverd , Woodward Nathan , and Ambler . Bros . Keegan , Harris , MacCamley , Williams , and Richardson were passed to the Degree of F . C . A ballot was taken for the following " gentlemen , which proving unanimously in their favour , they were initiated : Messrs . VV . J . Hersley , C . C . Barber , and

J . E . Roberts . After some routine business with regard to Charities , & c , had been discussed , the W . M . announced that he had to make a request to the lodge , which was that they would accept a handsome silver salver from Bro . J . W . Robinson , P . M ., the late Secretary , to mark his apprecia- ' tion of the kindness with which he had been treated during his connection with the lodge since its foundation . The gift was accepted , and a vote of thanks to Bro . Robinson was

carried with acclamation . The motion of Bro . Harding , S . W ., as to changing the night of meeting was deferred until the next installation meeting in May . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , supplied in Bro . Silcock ' s best style . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Oueen and the Craft , " " The M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " all of which were received and drank with enthusiasm .

The Worshipful Master then apologised for somewhat upsetting the usual order of the toast list by interpolating a toast which did not appear upon it . The toast was " The Health of Bro . J . W . Robinson , P . M ., Ex .-Secretary , " at the same time presenting him in the name of the lodge with a handsome jewel to mark the appreciation of the lodge of his performance of the duties of Secretary for the past 14

years . Also presenting in the name of the bulk of the members of the lodge a handsome set of dessert knives and forks , with a suitable inscription . The toast was most heartily received , accompanied with musical honours and cheers for Mrs . Robinson and family . Bro . Robinson suitably responded , and expressed a hope that in years to come his family might appreciate the

kindness evinced towards him that evening . The toast of "The Initiates" then followed , and they replied , each expressing their pleasure and pride in joining the Fraternity . Bro . Williams , I . P . M . and Sec , proposed "The Worshipful Master , " congratulating him on the success of his year of office , as there had been 16 initiates since May last .

I he Worshipful Master responded in suitable terms . In proposing " The Visitors , " the W . M . remarked how fortunate the Royal Commemoration Lodge generally was in having so many and such distinguished visitors , and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . R . H . Williams , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Harris , P . M . 201 ; Shelley , W . M . 19 S 1 ; and Heath , J . W . 1642 . They all replied , and

congratulated the lodge on its efficient Master , themselves , and the other visitors on the splendid hospitality of the lodge , and the W . M . on the excellent working of his officers . To the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bros . Robinson , Collings , Pardoe , and Collide replied , Bro . Pardoe remarking that he was proud to be a P . M . of the Royal Commemoration Lodge , having been initiated on the night of its

consecration . Bros . Watkins and Williams , P . M ., responded for "The Treasurer and Secretary . " To the toast of "The Officers , " Bros . Harding , Oliver , Wright , and Collings , P . M ., replied , and the Tyler's toast closed a most successful and happy evening's labour and refreshment .

Brixton Lodge ( No . 1949 ) . —The ninth W . M . of this successful lodge was installed on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the the Brixton Hall , in the presence of numerous members and visitors . The former included Bros . A . E . Albert , W . M . ; R . Evens , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Jones , J . W . ; VV . Kirkland , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx ., Sec . ; John Bott , S . D . ; J . J .

Newland , J . D ., - J . Read , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org . ; J . Hicks , I . G . ; Daunton and Inglis , Stwds . ; H . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; T . Poore , P . M . ; C . 1 . Axford , P . P . G . S . B . Middx , ; VV . E . Farrington , P . M . ; Richard Poore , P . M . ; W . Day , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . R . Bramble , 21 S 2 ; J . Bridgman , 1743 ; T . Mills , W . M . 134 ; J . Lecquere , 1669 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . ¦ 507 > J- Fo * , S . D . 215 S ; J . Hamblin , 177 ; A . R .

Powles , 1901 ; R . J . H . Eccles , 1669 ; F . Blake , P . M . 945 ; Herbert Wright , W . M . 192 S ; W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge being opened , the minutes were confirmed , and Bro . Percy Larke passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Richard Poore , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and proceeded to install Bro . R . Evens as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony he performed in a manner reflecting the highest credit on himself and the lodge , and affording considerable enjoyment and satisfaction to the brethren present . The following officers were invested : Bros . W