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pierced jewel presented by Bro . C . Swinn , of Manchester . Bro . J . C . Pocock exhibited a plate , being in the main a reproduction of No . i of the series of six engravings published by Lambert de Lintot , but with a new title , "The Mirror of Wisdom , " and dedicated to the Fraternity on the accomplishment ot the Union of the two Grand Lodges . In this state it was unknown to most of the members . Bro . Dr . Chetwode Crawley had sent a broadsheet containing a mock Masonic procession , similar in some respects to the well-known one in the " Westminster Journal " of 1742 , but not identical . He had also

sent an mdia-ink drawing of Montgomerie , Grand Guarder , for examination , it having been suggested that said drawing was the original from which the well-known mezzotint was engraved , and desiring the opinion of the brethren on the question . The general opinion proved adverse to this suggestion , it being held that the drawing was undoubtedly copied from the print , instead of the other way round . The Secretary read an official conjoint invitation from the four lodges working at Antwerp , announcing that there would shortly be held a joint lodge of mourning

in honour of Belgian Masons departed this life during the last seven years , and requesting the Quatuor Coronati Lodge to send some brethren over for the occasion as a deputation from the lodge . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros . Sir C Warren , R . F . Gould , Rev . C . H . Maiden , W . J . Hughan , and John Lane . Bro . Frederick J . W . Crowe , of Torquay , author of the English , Scottish , and Irish "Master Masons'Handbooks , " of "Masonic Clothing and Regalia , " and of several papers read before the lodge , was proposed from the chair as a joining member , and

seconded by the S . W ., as is the invariable rule in this lodge . Bro . W . H . Rylands , then read a paper entitled " Notes on Sussex Masonry . " This interesting paper treated of many subjects , and was the result of notes gathered during two autumn holidays near Chichester . The more interesting of these were perhaps the facts , so far as known , connected with the curious article found in the Lavant Cave , supposed ^ to be a small level formerl y used by speculative Masons , and the description of Rook ' s Hill , with the remains of a building on the summit , where a

Masonic tradition of 1730 asserted a Freemasons' lodge had been held since the time of Julus _ Cesar , once a year , on Tuesday in Easter week , and where lodges certainly were held in the open air at the beginning of last century . That the paper evoked interest is shown by the fact that considerable discussion arose afterwards , in which Bros . Klein , Speth , Ninnis , Horsley , Armitage , and le Strange took part . During the year now expiring , the VV . M ., Bro . Klein , had at each meeting given an address on some : one of the " Mysteries of Nature and Science , " deducing in each case apt Masonic lessons .

This being the last meeting of his term of office , Bro . Klein , taking for his subject " Beauty , " wound up the series , and engaged the deep attention ot his hearers for some half-hour , concluding , amid marked signs of hearty appreciation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner , the post-prandial proceedings being made more than usually interesting by an eloquent speech , in somewhat hesitating , perhaps , but forcible English withal , from Bro . J . L . Hasse , Grand Orator ol the G . O . oi Belgium , and W . M . oi the Lodge Amis du Commerce et de la Perseverance , Antwerp .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , West Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . A . Fenton , W . M . ; Theo . Barber , l . P . M . ; G . Eland , S . W . j B . Maskell , Treas . ; J . Constable , Sec , P . P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . O . Lins . ; E . Simpson , S . D . ; T . J . Smith , JD WPRobotham Almoner

.. ; . . , Org . ; W . Hallgarth , ; F . T . Turner , D . C . ; R . Brew , I . G . ; T . Tomlinson and T . P . R . Marsdin , Stwds . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; A . L . Peace , P . M . ; S . H . C . Ashlin , P . M . ; G . Kenyon , P . M . ; J . H . Bletcher , P . M . ; J . H . Pawson , P . M . j H . M . J . Acaster , P . M . ; E . Donkin , P . M . ; andC . F . Budds , P . M . Visitors : Bros . T . Staniforth , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., W . Scholey , I . P . M ., and A . Cundall , J . W . of 14 S 2 ; H . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., W . Boulton , W . M ., J . Allcock , S . W ., J . Robinson , P . M ., J . Lumley , S . D ., and H . B . Thorp , of 4 S 2 ; j . H . Pawson , P . P . G . R ., F . Buckland , I . P . M ., C . H . Woodhouse , P . M ., T . W . Turner , S . W ., F . Duff , J . W ., and J . F . Hanson , of 242 ; J . Mellors , S . W . and G . Baker , of 72 S ; W . Charlesworth , 207 S ; and T . Livingstone .

After the reading of the minutes , Bro . G . Eland , S . W ., was { presented for installation by Bro . II . A . Fenton , who acted as Installing Master , and the work was done very effectively . The charges were given by Bros . A . L . Peace , I . H . Pawson , and S . H . C . Ashlin , and the working tools by Bros . Theo . Barber , A . L . Peace , and H . A . Fenton . Bro . Constable acted as D . C , and presented the following officers for investiture : Bros . H . A . Fenton , l . P . M . ; E . Hirst , S . W ., proxy Bro . C . H . Woodhouse ; E . Simpson , J . VV . ; B . Maskell , Treas . ; J . Constable , Sec ; T . J . Smith , S . D . ; R . Brew , J . D . ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; Theo . Barber , D . C . ; T . P . R . Marsdin , I . G . ; andJJ . Acaster and E . Donkin , Stwds . Bro . Robinson sang the solo " Be thou faithful , " in good style

ana very feelingly , accompanied by Bro . Duff . Bro . J . Constable was re-elected Charity Representative . Apologies for absence were read From Bros . C . L . Mason , J . Matthewman , H . G . E . Green , Rev . J . J . Littlewood , A . Walker , C . R . Mapleston , j . Dugdale , G . E . Hardcastle , W . Lee , 1 . H . Hardy , G . Smith , C . Fox , W . Chamberlain , and E . Hirst , J . W ., who was detained through family affliction . After hearty congratulations , the lodge was closed . _ A splendid banquet followed at the Red Lion Hotel Club Room . After ample justice had been done to the good things provided , the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with song and recitation , and Bro . Eland has good cause to remember his successful and happy installation .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The annual lestival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the Gth inst ., and , as usual , attracted a large gathering of the most prominent Masons of the local lodges . The members present included Bros . W . A . Shaw , W . M . ; J . Tomlinson , S . W . j Capt . J . Hoey . P . M .. Treas ., J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec . ; H . A . Whitburn , S . D . ; G . J . Woolridge , J . D . ; J . W . H . Littleboy , P . M ., D . C ; H . W . Gloster , Stwd . ; I . H . AskhamP . M . ; C F . Passmore , P . M . ; I . B .

, Walker , P . M . ; C . F . Waters , Arthur Althorp , A . M . Kennett , J . Millward Wilkins , and J . E . O'Connor . The visitors were Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ' ; G . B . Smallpeice , P . M . 370 , Prov . G . Treas . ; Dr . Wellington Lake , W . M . 777 ; R . Mossop , l . P . M . > 39 S ; W . Brooks , W . M . 2120 ; S . Ridcal , S . W . 777 ; H . J . Bidwell , P . M . 2120 ; A . G . Hutchings , J . W . 2120 ; W . Broomhall , 24 GG ; F . Reeves , iy ; VV . E . Davis , 1194 ; A . H . Gale , 2521 j T . Trimnell , 1395 ; A . Hamilton , 917 ; F . Theobald , S . W . 15 G 4 ; E . J . Hunt , J . W . 1564 ; and H . S . Higlett , 2234 .

1 he minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . J . E . O'Connor was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . J . Tomlinson , S . W ., Master elect , was then presented b y Bro . J . W . H . Littleboy , P . M ., D . C , to the W . M ., Bro . W . A . Shaw , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was carried out in an exemplary manner , before a large Board of Installed Masters . Bro . Tomlinson invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . M . Kenneit , S . W . ; H . A . Whitburn , J . VV . ; Capt . J . Hoey , P . M ., Treas . ; I . B . S . Lancaster . P . M ., Sec ; G . 1 . Wooldridge , S . D .:

A . Althorp , J . D . ; H . W . Gloster , I . G . ; C . F . Waters and J . B . Walker , Stwdi . ; and W . Chapman , Tyler . The addresses were most effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . _ W . A . Shaw . The Auditors' report , which showed the lodge to be in a most flourishing financial positon , was received and adopted , Bro . J . W . H . Littleboy , P . M ., was elected Charity Representative , a candidate was proposed for joining , and letters of regret at inability to attend , having been read from the Prov . G . M ., the Earl of Onslow , the Deputy Prov . G . M ., the Prov . Grand Secretary , and other brethren ,

the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was supplied by the lyler , Bro . W , Chapman , in his usual efficient manner . On the removal of the cloth , The W . M ., in proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " said they as Freemasons were noted for their loyalty , on which they prided themselves . Never in thc world ' s history had a country prospered as theirs had done during thc reign of their beloved

Queen . She had proved herself a wise ruler , and as a good woman she had raised the moral tone of their land . He was especially proud that the lirst toast he should have the honour of giving as W . M . of the Bisley Lodge would be that of "The Queen . " In introducing the next toast , " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the W . M . said he is , I suppose , the most popular man in the kingdom and the fact that he has so long not only maintained but increased that popularity speaks volum-s for his tact and urbanity . We are pleased that he takes so keen an interest in our Craft and proud of having him as our Grand Master , When he met with his accident 1 am sure

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no body of men felt for him as did his Masonic brethren . Our deepest sympathy has also been aroused for the Princess in her sad bereavement . In giving " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . said he regretted not knowing more of those distinguished Masons who were appointed to carry on the business of Grand Lodge . But he most cordially welcomed their dear friend and neighbour Bro . Gould , a Past Grand Officer , who for his great services as a Masonic historian' was justly entitled to the highest distinction that could be awarded him .

Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., in reply , said it afforded him much pleasure to return thanks for the officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Present and Past . In the one category , that of the Grand Officers who were still on the active list , the W . M . had already spoken of the Prince of Wales , who was the head of their Fraternity , as being in all probability the most popular man in the United Kingdom . In the other category , too , namely that of the Grand Officers of the past , he thought a brother might be named whose popularity was also very great , and at the present moment only a little

inferior among the English-speaking races , to that of the Grand Master himself . The distinguished Mason to whom he referred was General Sir Herbert Kitchener , Past G . Warden of England , under whose command the British and native troops had so recently marched to victory in the Soudan . It was the seventh occasion on which he ( Bro . Gould ) had been present at the installation meeting of the Bisley Lodge . The manner in which their work was performed was always a great credit to the members ,

and the principal ceremony of that evening—so well carried out by the retiring Master —had absolutely left nothing to de desired . Under the new Master he felt sure that the lustre of the lodge would be worthily sustained throughout the ensuing year , and he heartily wished him , together with the brethren who had accepted office at his hands , a happy and prosperous time , until the period should again come round when a fresh Master and fresh officers would be selected to follow in their footsteps .

In proposing " The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Onslow , and the Provincial Grand Officers , " the W . M . expressed great regret that their Prov . G . Master could not be . with them on that occasion , they were , however , honoured in having many Prov . Grand Officers present , of whom their own lodge could boast a goodly number . He was sure that these brethren were chosen because of the good work they had done in their respective lodges and were fully entitled to the honours conferred on them . He would like to couple with that toast the name of Bro . Smallpeice , Provincial Grand Treasurer .

The Prov . G . Treasurer , in his reply , stated that the numerous engagements of the Prov . G . M . prevented him from visiting lodges as much as he would like . He also dilated on the difficulty of apportioning the few provincial collars among the many deserving brethren , and mentioned that his was an elective office . The I . P . M ., in proposing "The VV . M ., " said they were all pleased to see him in the chair , as they were quite sure he would perform the duties of his . office in accordance

with the best traditions of the Bisley Lodge . The W . M ., in repty , expressed his gratitude to the brethren for having elected him as _ their Master , and hoped with their assistance to have a successful year of office . H 5 said it had been his greatest ambition to become Mister of a lodge and particularly of his mother lodge . He was the second initiate of the Bisley Lodge who had reached the Master ' s chair and he could not do better than follow in the steps of the first one , Bro . Littleboy .

In proposing "The l . P . M . and the Past Masters of the Lodge , " the W . M . said thai the Past Masters were the backbone of the lodge and that they were very fortunate in having such good ones . With regard to Bro . Shaw , they all knew how he kindly came to their assistance and filled up a gap . Under his rule the lodge had prospered , no more genial Master could have presided over them , they had had no friction and had learned to love Bro . Shaw more and more .

Bro . Shaw said how pleased he was with his year of office , thanked the oflicers and brethren for the cordial manner in which they had supported him , and said how proud he was of the jewel which had been presented to him . Bros . Mossop , Rideal , and Norman suitably responded to the toast of "The Visitors . "

In proposing "The Officers of the Lodge , " the W . M . said without good officers it was impossible for the working of thc lodge to be carried on well ; they had been told that theirs was a model lodge ; let them see that it remained so , and let them strive that the lodge might be in the future what it had been in the past—Nulli secimdus . The S . W ., S . D ., Steward , and Secretary responded , The Tyler's toast brought a most happy and successful meeting to a close .

An excellent musical programme was most successfully carried out by Bros . E . J . Hunt and F . Theobald ( duet ); H . VV . Gloster , J . E . O'Connor , H . A . Whitburn ; H . J . Bidwell , and F . Millward Wilkins . Bro . O'Connor accompanied on the pianoforte .

Eccentric Lodge , No . 2488 . The installation meeting of this young , but prosperous , lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , W ., on Friday , the 7 th inst . There were present , amongst others , Bros . W . S . Hooper , W . M . ; J . A . Harrison , I . P . M . ; L . H . Harris , J . W . ; VV . J . VV . Beard , Treas . ; W . S . Lee , S . D . ; G . P . Hadley , J . D . ; T . Fraser , LC ; J . R . Cleave , P . M ., D . C ; J . Kift , Org . ; F . Parker , VV . E . Garstin , R . S . King , and A . Tite , Stwds . ; S . E . Ellis , P . M ., T y ler ; J . H . Hawkins , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; W . l

H . Baylis . P . M . ; < . Uangerlield , I'M . ; 11 . 1 . Brickwell , P . M . ; C . A . Hooper , P . M . ; C F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ( Hon . Member ); F . Jesse , J . W . Clark , E . Ludlow , H . J . Homer , S . W . H . Dixon , E . Aylmer , A . C . Hills , F . VV . Sears , S . G . Asher , H . W . Whyte , L . W . Harris , H . S . Simmons , J . A . Atkin , M . 1 . Shepherd , J . Wyatt , L . C . James , A . H . Collings , E . V . Salaman , r . Andrews , J . A . Skeate , S . Jousiffe , and H . Reece . Visitors : Bros . F . Harper , P . M . 2120 ; J . M . Grant , S . W . 17 G ; VV . Greene , i ? G ; E . T . Grinder , W . M . 15 G 3 ; J . White , W . M . 17 G ; A . J . Neck , 753 ; E . W . Harris , P . M . isS ( LC ); G . E . Walker , 1471 ; J . K . Foote , P . M , 53 ( I . C . );

J . W . Doherty , 25 ( I . C ); II . Watts , J . VV . loS ; W . P . Brown , P . S . G . D . ; I . Dangerlield , J . D . 2241 ; CD . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey ; W . Melvill , 59 ; G . Austen , 1457 ; Norman Morise , P . M . 17 G ; C J . Denton , 2455 ; Miles Bailey , P . M . 2005 ; G . A . Phillips , P . M . 19 S ; Courtice Pound , S 34 ; J . Inglis , 737 ( S . C /); Prof . F . W . Driver , P . M . 45 ; G . Maxwell , VV . M . 2127 ; K . Clowes , P . G . Std . Br . ; II . W . Stearns , P . M . G 9 ; G . D . Breeze , 2581 ; linre Kiralfy , l . P . M . 25 S 1 j F . P . Dent , 17 O ; C . L . Carson , l . P . M . 2190 , P . G . Stwd . ; R . N . Crane , W . M . 2397 ; A . Cumner , 142 G ; C J . Powell , 13 G ; W , H . White , 5- ;; II . L . de Montmorency ,

W . M . elect 1 j E . A . Shepherd , l . P . M . 1 G 15 ; VV . E . Downey , 1 G 71 ; F . Goodwin , 1 G 27 ; Aid . Frank Green , P . G . D . ; J . S . Slater , 22 : A . Strugnell , 22 G 1 ; 1 . Higham , W . M . S 3 ; P . Howard , and C . F . Williams , 90 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were ' read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . J . H . Dimsdale , VV . M . 25 S 1 ; H . S . Harris , 5 G 9 ; and J . Tiller , 23 S 1 , as joining members , and they were all elected . The Auditors' report was read , confirmed , and adopted . The VV . M . elect , Bro . L . W .

Harris , was installed in a most excellent manner by the outgoing Master , Bro , W . S . Hooper . The investiture of officers then took place as follows : Bros . VV . S . Hooper , I . P . M ., Sec . ; W . S . Lee , P . M ., S . W . ; G . P , Hadley , J . W . ; W . J . VV . Beard , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Fraser , S . D . ; F . Parker , acting J . D . ; W . E . Garstin , I . G . ; J . R . Cleave , P . M ., D . C . ; A . Tite , R . S . King , II . J . Homer , and F . Jesse , Stewards ; and S . E . Ellis , P . M ., Tyler . The three addresses were given by the Installing Mister in a fluent and emphatic manner , which was fully appreciated by the brethren . The W . M ., addressing the lodge , said that his first official duty—and indeed it was a most

pleasing one—was that of alluing the Past Mister ' s jewel voted at the last meeting on the breast of their late Master . He felt sure that thc brethren would agree with him that Bro . Hooper had gained the esteem and admiration of eve-y one by thc skill and ability with which he had ruled the lodge during his year of office . He , as their new W . M ., should be proud to follow so brilliant an example . Uro . Hooper replied in a few well-chosen words , thanking thc brethren for the honour they had conferred on him . It was resolved by the lodge that during the absence abroad of the Secretary , Bro . Will Chapman , he should be considered as a country member . A communication from the the Grand Secretary re the Grand Lodge of Peru was read , after which the lodge was

closed . The banquet , excellent in character , took place in the great hall , and the usual loyal toasts— "The Queen and the Craft" and ' H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . " —were ably put and loyally recognised . To the toast of "The Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " Bro . Aid . Green responded . " The Health of the VV . M . " was given by the l . P . M . The W . M ., in reply , said that a new epoch had been attained in the Eccentric