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Bro . Shackell , P . M . and Sec , briefly replied . He had risen to respond to that toast a good many times during the 31 years he had been a member of that lodge , and he hoped to do so a good many times more yet . He trusted he might be deserving of all the good things that had been said of him . He did the best he could himself , and was sure their worthy Treasurer also did all he could for the welfare of the lodge . If any brother felt a difficulty in respect of any matter concerning the lodge , they were both ready to assist

in removing those difficulties if they really had any existence at all . "The Officers of the Lodge" came next , and on their behalf suitable acknowledgments were made by Bros . F . Silvester , S . W ., and G . P . Nightingale , J . W . ; soon after which the lodge was closed by the Tyler . _ During the evening selections of music and recitations were given , amongst those who contributed to the enjoyment of the brethren being Bros . Weston , Silvester , Davey , and Watkinson . Bro . Graves presided ably at the

pianoforte . ¦ LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John William Elvin , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by his officers . The visitors present were Bros . Collins , 74 ; H . Massey , P . M . C 19 and 192 S ; Fitzgerald , P . M . 1364 ; Smith , 1563 ; Lloyd , P . M . 721 j Jesse , P . M . 155 6 ; Paul , 12 S 7 ; Hening , 256 ; Smith , 1 C 60 ; I . Vickerv ; Scurrah , W . M . 204 S ; Latreille , 1260 ;

in . , :- ' r _ - -r .-c . ^ 1 r- O \ 1 . « , ,. —J r , > i . Williams , 165 S ; Stephen Cooper , P . M . 1637 ; and Cantle , P . M . 1441 . Bros . VV . E . Willby , 62 C , ( S . C . ) , and Edward Hiorns , G 09 , were elected joining members , after which the W . M . passed Bro . J . H . Price to the Second Degree , and initiated Mr . Hugh Courtenay Carminowe Trenow . The W . M . next installed Bro . Thomas William Smale , S . W . and VV . M . elect , as Master of Lodge La Tolerance for the ensuing vear . The following were invested as officers :

Bros . Charles Burt , S . W . ; Thomas Bicknell , J . W . ; Jas . Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; James B . Sly , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; William George Fenn , S . D . : Alfred Smith , J . D . ; John William Andrews , I . G . ; T . VV . Cooper , P . M ., P . G . j . D . Middx ., D . C . ; Edwin Child , P . M ., W . S . j and Edwin Thomas Tidy , C . S . Bro . Elvin then delivered the addresses , and concluded his year of office with flying colours . Bro . Walktey was proposed as Tyler . Bro . Joseph Powell was elected a

country member , and on the motion of Bro . James Kench , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas ., ten guineas was voted from the funds of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons , the amount to be placed on the list of the brother who would represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Institution . Bro . John Skinner , P . M ., thereupon offered his services as such Steward , which offer was accepted with acclamation , and Bro . Skinner

immediately set to work to make up a list . In the course of the evening his exertions were crowned with such success that the total amount promised to his list was £ 60 . After the work of the lodge was completed the brethren sat down to a choice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern . The customary toasts followed . Bro . Kench , P . M ., replying to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " said he took it as a great compliment to be

called upon to respond to this toast , and he appreciated it very much more in his own lodge . With regard to the Earl of Carnarvon , although he was now Viceroy of Ireland , he discharged his important duties as Pro G . M . in a satisfactory manner . Although Masons had not his presence in Grand Lodge now as often as they could wish , they knew he wrote up to the Grand Secretary every week to know how the Cralt in England was progressing . The

Earl of Lathom also had many duties to discharge as Lord Chamberlain , and although he could not give the time and attention to his Masonic functions that he could wish , they hoped yet to see him more often in the future than they did now ' . But to compensate for all this they had the other Grand Officers , who were always with the brethren , and willing to forward the prosperity of the Craft . Bro . Elvin , I . P . M ., in proposing "TheVV . M ., " said this

was always something very important in the annals of Freemasonry . ( Hear , hear . ) They all said "hear , hear , " but , perhaps they did not appreciate Bro . Smale so much as he did . He had watched the W . M . ' s progress from the time of his initiation to the present , and he could tell them that a more assiduous W . M . he never saw in Lodge La Tolerance . There was hardly a Wednesday evening that Bro . Sma'e was not at their lodge of

instruction , endeavouring to qualify himself for the office of VV . M . of this lodge , but for the dignity of Freemasonry in general . When a brother did that he was a credit to the lodge . The brethren knew his capability for his work , and that he was fit to represent Lodge La Tolerance in any position . The VV . M ., replying , said he really could not think he deserved the terms in which Bro . Elvin had spoken of him . He certainly had attended the lodges of instruction , but

that had been a work of love . He did not dream when he joined Masonry of arriving at the summit of his Masonic profession till now ; still , he assured the brethren that , owing to Bro . Elvin , who had given him a vast amount of instruction , and also owing to many other brethren , he was now placed in the proud position of VV . M . of this lodge . It was a matter of surprise to himself that he was in that

position , and he thanked the brethren very much for their kindness and encouragement . In giving the toast of "The Initiate , " the VV . M . said he hoped the Initiate hed been impressed with the able manner in which the I . P . M . had performed the ceremony . He trusted he would rise to the summit of his Masonic profession , and in years to come occupy the proud position of

W . M . Bro . Trenow , in reply , considered it a great honour to be admitted to the Order and to Lodge La Tolerance . The VV . M . next gave " The Visitors , " among the distinguished list of whom was Bro . Scurrah . It had been a bit of a race between him and Bio . Scurrah who should arrive at the Master's chair first . He did not know any brother who had worked harder or given a greater amount of time to Freemasonry . Bro . Stephen Cooper was not a

stranger , he was almost a member of the lodge . He did not know when Bro . Cooper had been absent . His face was so familiar that if he were not with them he would be conspicuous by his absence . Bro . Fitzgerald also was known to a great many among the brethren . lie had himself known Bro , Fitzgerald a long time , and he could not speak too highly of him . He was a friend in every respect , and a brother privatelv and publicly , and had a kind word for cverjbudv . liro . Collins , of No . 74 , liirminyhatn , was one of his olrlest frit-nds . 'They were cii . tiecti'd in business

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20 years ago , and when he parted from him he felt as if he was losing a brother . When he went to Birmingham to reside he ( the VV . M . ) shed tears . During all these years they had kept up a constant correspondence , and whenever they had an opportunity of seeing each other they had done so . Bro . Collins had come from Birmingham that evening to attend that meeting . He attended the

installation ot the W . M . of his own lodge the night before , and was returning to Birmingham to another lodge to-morrow evening . Bro . Paul was another brother whom he ( the VV . M . ) had known a long time , and he had now stepped into the position of Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . Bro . Paul had been a hard-working Mason , and he would keep the lodge of instruction together , being a proficient in the ritual .

Bro . Scurrah said it always gave him a great deal of pleasure to attend meetings of La Tolerance Lodge , from the fact that it enlarged one ' s ideas of Freemasonry and helped every one , whether Master or P . M ., in the course of Freemasonry . But it also gave him a special pleasure to visit Lodge La Tolerance , first because he could numberso many of its members among his personal friends , and secondly , whenever he attended the lodge he met with a

hearty reception and a good banquet . He saw the work of the lodge carried on in a thoroughly masterly manner , and every visitor that evening must agree that the manner the installation ceremony was carried out by the I . P . M . reflected great credit on Bro . Elvin and was perfectly satisfying to every member of the lodge . During the past year he had attended many installations , but , without any flattery or insincerity , he could say he never attended any lodge

where the ceremony was worked with greater accuracy or propriety than it had been performed by Bro . Elvin . It gave him additional pleasure when he saw the readiness with which the brethren voted ten guineas to the list of Bro . Skinner as Steward for the Old People . Not only was the work of the lodge carried on with efficiency , but the brethren did not neglect the grand principles of the Order , relief . La Tolerance would be as celebrated as any of the

lodges in carrying out that principle in its entirety . Bro . Cooper was certain that the way the W . M . had performed his duties that evening would give additional lustre to the Masters and Past Masters of Lodge La Tolerance . Bro . Fitzgerald said if there was anything he liked in the visiting of lodges it was to see the working as thoroughly studied and good as it was in Lodge La Tolerance . Lodge

La Tolerance and good working were really now synonymous terms . All the working that evening had been letterperfect . Bro . Collins said it was a great pleasure to him to see his friend , Bro . Smale , installed as Master of this lodge . He had come a few hundred miles to see it , certainly , but he was well repaid . He trusted the W . M . would have health and strength to fulfil the duties of the chair , and he was sure he would come out with flying colours when he left the chair .

Bro . Paul said he was much pleased to belong to the lodge of instruction , because it was very much connected with the Charities . They not only in that lodge worked the ceremonial but they had a Charity asssociation . That was a grand principle of Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master proposed " The I . P . M . " In this instance it was very difficult to expatiate on this toast , because Bro . Elvin was so popular

and so well known among the brethren . He had endeared himself to all of them . The way he had performed the ceremonies reflected the highest credit on him . He had also given him ( the VV . M . ) an immense amount of instruction , and he should never forget this kindness . He did not know how to express his feelings towards him , he had been such a very good friend Masonically , but he could assure him he had every good wish which he ( the VV . M . ) could

express towards him . But there was now left to him ( the W . M . ) a very important duty , which he must not forget to perform , viz ., to give to Bro . Elvin a little mark of the brethren ' s esteem for the very able manner in which he had conducted the business of Lodge Tolerance during the year . The token was a P . M . 's jewel . It was but a small token , but Bro . Elvin would receive it in the spirit in which it was given . Bro . Elvin , I . P . M ., who on rising was received with loud

applause , said that if he had done anything for Lodge La Tolerance it had only been to uphold the way in which the lodge had always been conducted , but it imparted to him great pleasure to give pleasure to the brethren . There was only one thing he regretted in his career in Masonry , that he had been compelled to resign his post of Preceptor in the lodge of instruction . But that subject he could not now enter into . He , however , left the post in the hands of

Bro . Paul , who was more capable than himself of giving instruction to the junior members of the lodge . On this account he was sure that the character of the lodge would always be sustained . The period of his reception of the jewel would be one of the proudest moments of his life if he had done anything to be worthy of such a right royal present . If he could do anything to maintain the prestige of Lodge La Tolerance it would be not only a pleasure to him

to do it , but it would be a memento of the good fellowship he had received in the lodge . The W . M . next gave " The P . M . 's , " one of whom—Bro . Burmeister—was not able to be present , though he had been a great upholder of the lodge . He had been ill for some time ; but if it had been possibh for him to be present he would have been . Bro . Kench was Lodge La Tolerance in himself . The brethren had always looked to him in any

difficulty , and he settled every Tittle matter . Bro . Sly was an able and genial Secretary , and had been very kind to him ( the W . M . ) Bro . Walters was not present ; but he had congratulated him ( the W . M . ) on his election . Bro . Thomas Cooper was a Past G . J . D . of Middlesex , and Lodge La Tolerance was almost as proud of that honour as Bro . Cooper himself was . Bro . Child initiated him ( the VV . M . ) , and therefore he had a distinct memory of him , on account

of the impressive way in which he performed the ceremony . Bro . Humphreys was as good as gold , and had extended to him many kindnesses in troubles ; he always received him ( the W . M . Jin a truly friendly spirit . With Bro . Skinner he had been much more intimate than other P . M . ' s , having met him privately as well as Masonically ; but whenever

he had met him he had been among the most genial and kind friends . Bro . Langdon introduced him ( the W . M . ) , to Masonry ; he was an old friend whom he had known almost as Isng as he had known Bro . Collins . Bros . Smith , Skinner , Langdon , and himself had been four friends of 20 years' s anding .

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Bro . John Skinner , P . M ., in reply , observed that he could only say as the other P . M . ' s had said before—that the P . M . ' s would only be too delighted and pleased to attend and give assistance at any time ; not that the Lodge La Tolerance required it , but the P . M . ' s would honour the lodge with their presence , and do all they could to forward the lodge . The least said about themselves the better , and

he should decline to say too much on his own behalf . As he was going up as Steward to represent Lodge La Tolerance at the Benevolent Institution ' s Festival , he would inform the brethren that he had already received kind support and assistance towards his list , and he sincerely trusted other brethren who had not yet responded to his appeal would assist him .

Bro . J . B . Sly , P . M . and Sec , asked to be allowed to anticipate the W . M ., as he was bound to leave . He knew the VV . M . would presently propose his health in connection with that of the Treasurer . It would be a great pleasure during the W . M . ' s year of office to give him all the help he

possibly could . The toast of " The Officers" having been given and acknowledged , theTyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . During the evening some excellent singing was given by Bros . Arthur Thomas , J . Ion Cantle , James Kift , J . H . Price , and G . II . Williams .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 128 S ) . —The annual installation meeting of this flourishing lodge , which is not yet out of its" teens , "was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Cock Hotel , Highbury , the now famous hostelrie of our esteemed Bros . Baker . The lodge was called at rather an early hour on account of the inclemency of the weather , and the W . M ., Bro . F . G . W . Guyer , opened the lodge a little

after 4 p . m ., being ably supported by Bros . John Oldis , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; VV . Proctor , J . W . ; S . Price , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Goode , P . M ., Sec ; S . Goode , S . D . ; J . Rothschild , J . D . ; Charles Burrows , I . G . ; and Very , Tyler ; also the following P . M ' s .: Bros . S . Brander , A . Mullord , VV . Rest , T . Meekham , R . V . Davies , J . Pigot , F . S . Rothschild , and J . W . Simmonds ; and a numerous

attendance of the members . The lodge was opened in regular form , and the minutes were read and duly confirmed , after which the Auditors' report was received and unanimously adopted . Bro . R . Bradnam was called upon for proofs of his proficiency as a F . C ., which being satisfactory , he was entrusted and withdrew . Bro . Bradman was duly raised to the Sublime

Degree of W . M . Bro . John Oldis , W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . R . V . Davies , P . M ., to the W . M . for installation , and was duly obligated as VV . M . elect . All brethren below the Degree of an Installed Master having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . John Oldis was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Guyer , according to ancient custom in the presence of

20 P . Ms ., which is a proof of the high esteem in which the VV . M . and Bro . Oldis are held by the brethren in the north of London . On the brethren being readmitted the new VV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . W . Prcctor , S . W . ; S . Goode , J . W . ; S . Price , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Goode , P . M ., Sec . ; J . " Rothschild , S . D . ; C . Burrows , J . D . ; Huggins , I . G . ; A . Mullord , Musical Director ; Baynes , Org . ; R . V . Davies ,

P . M ., D . C . ; Mullord , A . D . C . ; V . S . Rothschild , P . M ., W . S . ; Syckelmore , A . W . S . ; and Very , Tyler . The officers having been invested , Bro . Guyer gave the concluding addresses , the whole of the ceremonies being conducted by him in a masterly manner , and fully deserving the praise bestowed upon him b y all the brethren present . Several propositions for initiation and joining were

received , and a vote of thanks was cordially voted to Bro . Burrows , J . D ., for his present of a handsome set of sounding boards to the lodge . The ; lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjc ' -irned to banquet , which was served in an admirable manner by Bro . Baker . The VV . M . proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , prefacing each with a few appropriate remarks , which were heartily received and honoured .

Bro . Guyer , the I . P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and said , Brethren , once again I have the gavel in my hand , and announce to you it is my duty as well as my great pleasure in proposing the next toast for your acceptance , and that is " The Health of our VV . M ., Bro . Oldis . " He is a brother who I can conscientiously say is a hard-working Mason , and one who will fill the chair honourably , as the

fact of the unanimous manner in which he was elected by the members of the lodge , showed the high esteem in which he is held by the lodge , and that his able and efficient working will be as ably supported by the officers during his year of office as I have been in mine . The toast received all the honours it deserved . The W . M ., in reply , made a very short but concise

speech , in which he thanked Bro . Guyer for the flattering manner he had spoken of him , and also the brethren for receiving the toast in such a hearty manner , and also for the honour of electing him to that proud position , and assured them that he would discharge his duties to the best of his abilities , and as there were so many good singers to be heard , he would not take up any more time than

was absolutely necessary , but wished them one and all "A happy and prosperous new year . " "The Installing Master's" toast followed next , the W . M . observing that it gave him great pleasure to propose that toast , as Bro . Guyer had discharged the duties of W . M . to the satisfaction of every one of the members of the lodge , and finally completed his year of office by

installing him ( the VV . M . ) in such a manner which elicited the praise of all who heard him , and now he had the great pleasure of presenting Bro . Guyer with the P . M . ' s jewel the brethren had cordially voted him , and in placing it on his breast he hoped he would live long to wear it as a memento of the high esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the Finsbury Park Lodge . It is needless to say the toast was received with great

cordiality . Bro . Guyer , I . P . M ., in responding , said he thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks , and expressed the pleasure he felt to the brethren for the manner in which his health had been received by them . He also thanked the brethren for presenting him with the handsome jewel , and would endeavour to perform the duties required of him to the best of his abilities .

The toast of "The Visitors" followed , in proposing which the W . M . observed that it was one which the Finsbury Park Lotlge always had pleasure in giving , and , for his p / t , as well as all the mc-n . beis , he had great pleasure in giving them one and all a hearty reception . They had