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known him he had endeared himself . He was a founder of the lodge , and well fitted for the honourable position of W . M . He ( the l . P . M . ) wished the proposing of the toast had fallen into abler hands , who would have been able to do it greater justice . The W . M ., who was received with an ovation , thanked Bro . Fraser for his flattering remarks , and said he hoped to live up to the same . It was indeed gratifying to have such an enthusiastic reception , and to be placed in the chair of W . M . by their suffrages . It had been remarked "AH good things come to those who wait , " at least ,

he would say those who can wait long enough . He had been connected with tne lodge since its inception , now 25 years , and there were some present who were also at its consecration . Circurr stances had caused him to leave London for some time for Norfolk , but the province most hospitably received him and ere long honours were conferred upon him . Upon returning to London he had been allowed to take office again , in fact , he had never left touch with the lodge . It was not time in buckling on the armour to speak , but in the taking it off , and he hoped that when that time arrived he should have most heartily maintained its reputation and that the lodge had

regained its old status . He most heartily thanked the brethren for so cjrdial a reception . The W . M . next proposed the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . Fraser , " for the brethren knew what a deep interest he had taken in the lodge during the past year , and could speak of the kindness and geniality which he had always exhibited not only in the Great City Lodge , but also in the lodge of instruction , where he was held in affection . To show the appreciation of the brethren as a token of their esteem , _ the W . M . presented the handsome jewel in which every member joined with him in wishing happiness , prosperityand long life for many years to see the lodge go on and prosper .

, In reply , Bro . Fraser most cordially thanked the W . M . and brethren for such a reception and token of their esteem , which he should honour as a proof of their goodwill , and the respect in which he was held by the brethren of the Great City Lodge . He most heartily thanked the officers tor their able assistance during the past year , which had enabled him to carry out the duties more efficiently , altKough not gifted with

great oratorical powers . He might not be spared for 25 years , but still his desire would be that the G . A . would spare him for many years to see the lodge go on and prosper . The toast of " The Assisting Installing Master , " Bro . Bailey , P . M ., was next presented by the W . M ., who said that the duties had been most efficiently carried out in conjunction with Bro . Fraser , and it might be said of Bro . Bailey that he was truly a mason and a dear good fellow .

Bro . Bailey said it was always a pleasure to do anything for the lodge , and jto have assisted the l . P . M . in any way during the past year . It had been the greatest pleasure in his life during the last 15 years since his initiation , to work for the lodge , and to see everything going on so smoothly , and be trusted it would do so until the end of his days . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The Initiates , " who , he said , were dear to the heart of every W . M . Whatever the splendid record of the lodge was , it was necessary that good men and true should become members , and in the initiates he was

certain they had witnessed the splendid ritual most efficiently carried out , and he was confident that they would make good use of their Masonic life . They were all given a hearty welcome , and wished them a useful career with health and happiness for many years in the lodge . Bros . Gissing , Smith , and Phillips most ably responded , thoroughly reciprocating the wish of the W . M ., and hoping to become ideal Masons . The toast of " The Joining Members " was duly honoured , and ably responded to by Bro . T . H . Fiddy , P . M . S 07 .

The toast of The Visitors was presented by the W . M . in most cordial terms , and ably responded to by Bros . Inskipp , P . M . ; McNaughten , Chubb , and McLaren . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " who were in many lodges called the backbone , and deserved a very hearty and enthusiastic welcome at the hands of the brethren . They were sometimes said to be on the shelf , but there was no such thing as that , as they were ever ready to give advice and willing , and he trusted the brethren would profit by their able instruction .

Bros . Fraser , Blackie , Headon , Kibble , and Seex most ably replied , the latter remarking , the great trouble that had been experienced in gaining the warrant 25 years ago , and it was said that it would prove a fiasco , but he would say of the lodge , which could be said of very few others , that during that time it had made itself Vice-Patron of all the Charities , and for years had given 50 guineas annually , which he thought was a splendid record , and he hoped the lodge would go on and do the same in thc future .

The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" was presented in eulogistic terms , and most efficiently responded to by Bros . Robt . Fendick , P . M ., Treas ., and J . K . Gwyn , P . M ., Sec . "The Officers" received from the W . M . their meed of praise , which was very suitably acknowledged by Bro . James Boyton , J . W . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful evening . An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . John Ortner , most efficiently assisted b y Miss Annie Griffiths , Miss Louise Weaver , and Bro . Arthur Wilson . Miss Gwyn efficiently presided at the pianoforte .

Marquess of Ripon Lodge , No . 1489 . The installation meeting of this lodge , which is within a few months of completing a quarter of a century of existence , was held on thc 7 th inst . at the Holborn Restaurant . Bro . Horace A . Huntley , W . M ., presided over the brethren down to the opening of the installation ceremony , and there were present amongst others Bro . W . R . Huntley , l . P . M . ; T . V . Mills , S . W . ; F . Arthur King , J . W . ; Deputy Walford , P . M ., Treas .:

Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; J . T . Goddard , S . D . ; A . F . Hardyment , J . D . ; VV . J . Scrivener , D . C . ; F . Frayne , I . G . ; John Brittan , Org . ; J . Raynham , Stwd . ; . H . Clare , P . M . ; R . j . Campbell , P . M . ; J . Dovell , P . M . ; J . VV . Sparrow , I . T . Perry , Charles T . Paonell , F . Maskrey , W . G . Pinhorn , Thomas Howarth , Walter Gooderidge , W . Hayes , VV . Jacobs , G . Manning , W . G . Symmons , F . VV . Hempson , L . D . Inline , J . H . Crichton , J . Magnus , David Corre , W . George , A . Green , C . Coleman , VV . Downs , J . Keirpie , and Albert T . Wheatley .

After the preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . Edwin George , P . M . and Sec , occupied the Master ' s chair , and duly installed Bro . Thomas Vincent Mills , S . W . and W . M , elect , as the 2 Gth Master of the lodge . Bro . Horace A . Huntley was invested with the collar of I . P . M ., and the other brethren invested as officers were Bros . F . Arthur King , S . W . ; J . F . Goddard , J . W . ; Deputy Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; A . F . Hardyment , S . D , ; Frederick Frayne , J . D . ; W . J . Scrivener , I . G . ; John Biittan , Org . ; A . Hammond , D . C . ; E . H . Raynham and

W . G . Sj mmons , Stwds . ; and David Legg , Tyler . Bro . George afterwards delivered the charges to the W . M ., the Wardens , and the other officers and members of the lodge . Bro . R . J . Campbell , P . M ., acted as D . C . during the installation ceremony , lhe Auditors' report was afterwards adopted , it showing a balanceof ^ G 2 14 s . 1 id . in favour of the lodge , and of £ 12 is . 2 d . in favour of the Charity Fund . The VV . M ., in the name of the lodge , subsequently presented to Bro . Horace A . Huntley , the outgoing Master , a handsome jewel of a Past Master , a gift which was acknowledged by

liro . Huntley , who said that he should wear it as a proof that the brethren had approved of his conduct while in the chair during the last year . He had always tried to act in a straightforward , honourable , and honest manner . A vote of thanks , proposed by Bro . Walford , Treas ., and seconded by Bro . R . J . Campbell , P . M ., Sec , was afterwards accorded to Bro . George , P . M ., Sec , for installing the W . M . Bro . George , in responding , said it had given him pleasure to perform the ceremony , and he was pleased that he had performed it to thc satistaction of the brethren . The lodge was thereupon closed , and the company adjourned to banquet .

Later on the customary toasts were honoured , the speeches being interspersed with an excellent musical entertainment , directed by Bro . John Brittan , Organist of the lodge . Bro . Horace A . Huntley , I . P . M ., proposed " The W . M ., " whom , he said , he had known many years , and he was sure none of the brethren would ever regret electing Bro . Mills as Master of the lodge . Bro . Mills had capability , talent , a good heart , and

everything a Mason should possess , and at the end of his year of oflice the brethren would say , "Well done , Marquess of Ripon , you have again a good Master . " i- ' ' *"• ^* '" » W . M ., acknowledged the toast , and said he was afraid he should be led into romancing after what Bro . Huntley had said . But permit him to Fay that he deeply felt the position in which the brethren had placed him , and he reciprocated the good wishes and feeling which had been expressed towards him . All he hoped was that he should be able to fulfil the duties of the chair during his vear of office to the satis-¦ action of himself and the brethren who had placed him there . " He certainly held very

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high opinions of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge ; he believed _ ft to be one of the most genuine lodges under the tanner of Freemasonry ; there was in it that good fellowship and harmony which even the visitors would not fail to see . He had been associated with it some years , and the longer he was associated with it the greater pleasure he had in attending its meetings . He alone could not make the Marquess of Ripon Lodge successful ; it was in the hands of the brethren whether the lodge was to be a success durintr his year-. He trusted thev would have a pleasant year and every harmony in

connection with the lodge working and the meetings afterwards , as in times past . He hoped that his occupying the chair would not cast a cloud over , or spoil the good feeling of , the members , and he also trusted that all the brethren then present would witness his goiug out of the chair . Bro . T . V . Mills , W . M ., proposed "The l . P . M . " In Bro . Horace Huntley they had had a good Master , who had done his best while occupying the chair and brought credit on the lodge . The heart of Bro . Horace Huntley , as well as the heart of his brother , was thoroughly in harmony with the lodge ; in him they had a faithful , honest , and earnest brother .

Bro . Horace A . Huntley , I . P . M ., in reply , said he was sure the kind expressions of the VV . M . were prompted by good feeling , and he never felt so proud in his life . He little thought years ago when he was initiated that he should ever have the luck and the honour and the position he had that night as l . P . M . Bros . W . Hayes , Dunn , Morgan , Page , and Banting responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " and Bros . Tovell , Campbell , Barrow , Clare , and Huntley to that of "The Past Masters . "

Bro . Edwin George , P . M ., Secretary , in replying to the toast of " The Treasurer and the Secretary , " the Treasurer , Bro . Walford , P . M ., having left , said he had to thank the brethren for the kind reception they always gave to him , and nothing gave him greater pleasure than to serve them faithfully as Secretary . It was the 13 th year he had responded as Secretary , and during the whole of that long period he had endeavoured to do all he could to enhance the prosperity of the lodge . As long as he

had health and strength they would never get him to resign . He wished to mention that the VV . M . was going up as Steward for the Old People . An old Masonic Association connected with the lodge of instruction was just concluded . He proposed to start another in December , so that those who subscribed to the W . M . ' s list could have an opportunity of doing so . " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Burrell Lodge , No . 1829 . The installation of this popular Brighton lodge took place in the splendidly-appointed Music Room at the Royal Pavilion on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when , in addition to the W . M ., Bro . J . Olliver ; the W . M . elect , Bro . W . P . Smith , S . W . ; some 50 officers and members were present , together with an influential body of visitors numbering about 100 , including Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; A . Lloyd , P . P . G . W . ; the various Masters of the province , and others . The W . M . installed his successor , who appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Olliver , l . P . M . ; E . Rusbridge , S . W . ;

H . W . Butler , J . W . ; H . W . Bedford , Treasurer ; J . T . Rusbridge , Secretary ; J . Lewis , S . D . ; C . E . Chatfield , J . D . ; F . P . Collins , £ > . of C ; G . Short , I . G . ; W . N . Roe , Organist ; and VV . J . King , G . Phillips , T . Harrington , and F . P . Baxter , Stewards . The usual addresses were given by Bros . T . B . Colbran , P . M . ; H . Molyneux Ffennell , P . M . ; and A . J . Carpenter , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . The newly-appointed W . M . presenteda P . M . ' s jewel to the l . P . M ., who tendered his sincere thanks to the members for their many kindnesses . The W . M . then handed the Treasurer , Bro . H . W . Bedford , his jewel , with another bar attached in honour of another year's faithful services to the lodge .

The brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where the W . M . presided over a gathering of some 153 , the largest number yet brought together at a local installation meeting . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and the W . M . was most enthusiastically received . An excellent musical entertainment , under Bros . W , Norman Roe , P . P . G , Org ., and Bro . S . Wood , was much appreciated .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . S . f Klein , W . M . ; C . Kupferschmidt , A . G . Sec . German Correspondence , l . P . M . ; C . Purdon Clarke , S . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , Sec . ; Admiral A . H . Markham , P . Dist . G . M . Malta , Stwd . ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; E . Macbean , P . M . ; Dr . VV . Wynn Westcott , P . M . ; Hamon le Strange , Prov . G . M . Norfolk ; Rev . J . W . Horsley , F . H . Goldney , P . G . D . ; E . Armitage , W . H . Rylands , P . A . G . D . C . ; and Dr . Belgrave Ninnis , P . G . Std . Br . ; also Si members of the Correspondence Circle and iS visitors .

The minutes having been confirmed , the W . M . called attention to the presence of four brethren from Antwerp , who had come over as a deputation from the lodges of that city , in order to tender an official invitation , which would be read later on in the evening , and he bade them heartil y welcome to the lodge , assuring them of the pleasure which the brethren experienced in receiving them that evening . Bro . A . J . Kruger , l . P . M . of the Lodge Anglo-Beige , an Antwerp lodge , which , although working under the Grand Orient of Belgium , enjoys the special permission to work the English ritual in the returned thanks behalf of himself and his The

English tongue , on companions . following five lodges and 75 brethren were then admitted to the membership of the Correspondence Circle of the lodge : Palcstire Lodge , No . 357 , Detroit , Michigan ; Lodge St . Mungo , No . S 05 ( S . C ) , Brisbane , Queensland ; Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 , London ; Lodge of Merit , No . 4 66 , Stamford ; Lodge Laidley , No . 22 G 7 , Laidley , Queensland . Bros . H . J . Clifford , 52 , Morrinsville , and VV . A . Carew , 4 , Christchurch , New Zealand ; in Queensland , D . B . M'Cullough , P . M . 2119 , Dr . A . R . Broom , goS , Brisbane , T . Dowme , W . M ., and A .

M'Eachern , 2207 , Blackball , T . Gaydon , P . M ., and J . R . Wrench , 2573 , Childers ; in India , A . Grey , P . Pr . G . R ., Lahore , C . Rustomjee , 201 S , Moradabad , C . R . M . Schmidt , 12 S 5 , Ootacamund , Hon . J . J . D . La Touche , P . D . G . VV „ Hon . Mr . Justice Burkitt , D . D . G . M ., Allahabad , Lieut .-Col . G . C . Hall , P . D . A . G . D . C , Lucknow ; in Egypt , E . H . Day , 19 S 2 , Assiout ; in Cape Colony , Rev . F . J . Tackley , 253 S , Hon . E . J . Buchanan , Puisne Judge , P . M ., E . Hesse , R . M . Maxwell , W . M . 39 S ( S . C ) , J . G . Stowe , U . S . Consul Gen ., C . H . Van Zyl , W . T . Wilson , all of Cape Town , in the

Transvaal , H . VV . Mercer , W . M ., and L . J . F . Enslin , 747 ( S . C ) , P . Oranje , P . M ., and E . A . Meyer , Jubilee L . ( D . C ) , W . J . Winter , P . M . 2710 , all of Barberton ; in Canada , D . Wilson , Grand Master of British Columbia ; in the U . S . America , ] . M . Weil , VV . M . G 51 , New York , T . H . Goodrich , iGG , Augusta , Georgia , J . H . Marrs , Corinthian L ., Concord , Mass . ; A . R . Leighton , D . G . D ., and E . Hicks , W . M . 1025 , both Buenos Ayres ; R . Day , P . M . S , Cork ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , 34 S , Cardiff ; P . Cobb , 23 G , York ; C . P . Pickersgill , S 27 , Dewsbury ; J . M . Meek ,

P . P . G . R ., Redcar ; J . Thomas , P . M . G 02 , Middlesbrough ; J . W . Dyson , W . M . 2 5 20 , and J . McP . Bruce , P . M . 481 , Newcastle-on-Tyne ; J . VV . Fletcher , 1121 , Bishops-Auckland ; W . Dickinson , 1935 , Guildford ; A . Wood , 1362 , and A . Meier , P . M . 25 S 2 , Redhill ; L . Crosthwaite , W . M . 12 S 9 , Liverpool ; T . W . Lewis , M . D ., Wanford ; R . E . Goolden , P . P . G . W ., Maidenhead ; A . W . Letts , 2509 , New Barnet ; P . G . VV . Typke , P . M . 1 G 71 , New Maiden ; F . Schreiner , 91 G , Eastbourne ; D . Williams , P . P . G . D ., Bournemouth ; C . Moore , 90 , Devonport ; and

in London , E . Blinkhorn , P . M . 1741 , F . B . Mims , P . M . 435 , W . A . Boord , 2 , Dr . S . VV . Owen , 901 , R . Schreiber , 2150 , A . Lovell , 1425 , C . S . Burdon , 2523 , VV . R . Barr , P . M . 1 G 32 , ] . G . Vigo , VV . M . 1 G 71 . A . K . Wright , 220 G , C . Eberstein , 1949 , J . E . Hill , VV . M . 14 G 0 , W . C . Crick , P . M . G 57 , J . G . Langton , P . M . 9 6 , J . Wills , 14 G 0 , R . IL Cheesman , SGo . Dr . K . S . Dudlield , 1974 , and J . C . Jackson , G 5 ; J . A . Tallen , Erith ; VV . Sweet , P . M . 1212 , Plymouth ; J . D . Williams , 2 S 3 , Tavistock ; and T . Green , 3 G 0 , Northampton .

Bro . Edward Armitage , B . A . Cantab , P . P . G . W . Cumberland and Westmorland . P . P . G . J . Cambridge , author of a paper on " Robert Samber , " read before the lodge on the Gth May , was then balloted for and unanimously elerted a joining member of the lodge . Bro . Casper Purdon Clarke , CLE ., Director of the South Kensington Museum , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , and Bro . Sir Walter Besant , M . A ., was unanimousl y re-elected Treasurer , The exhibits , which form such a feature of this lodge's meetings , were then described by the Secretary , and proved even more interesting than usual . There were two handsome and curious jewels belonging to the lodge , a silver engraved one , recently purchased , and a silver-gilt