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and invested the following officers : Bros . H . Hunt , S . W . ; S . Napper , J . W . j Edgar Bowver , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E . Rlmkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; J . M . Scarlett , S . D . ; H . B . Harding , J . D . ; W . T . Tyrrell , I . G . j C . M . Coxon , D . of C . j R . Loomes and A . Hagan , Stewards ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . The Worshipful Master , in a complimentary speech ,

presented the I . P . M . with a valuable jewel , which had been voted by the lodge in recognition of the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office during the past year . The W . M . having expressed his intention of representing the lodge as Steward at the Centenary Festival of the Girls' School , the sum of io guineas was unanimously voted as the contribution of the lodge to his list .

Three candidates for initiation were proposed and seconded . The business being concluded , the W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " of the visitors , also several telegrams to the same effect from the VV . M . elect 814 , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served vrnde .- ** the personal supervision of Bro . John Baker . The usual loyal

and Masonic toasts were given by the Worshipful Master with commendable brevity , and were heartily received by the brethren present . With the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the name of Bro . J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C , was coupled , the W . M . alluding to him as the father of the lodge and to his services for Freemasonry in very flattering terms , remarking also that the lodge was honoured in having two of its P . M . 's in the ranks of the Grand Officers .

Bro . Mather responded . "The Worshipful Master" was then proposed by Bro . Thompson , I . P . M ., who said that his opportunities of observing the qualities of the W . M . in and out of the lodge enabled him to say with confidence that the chair would be well filled by the VV . M . during his year of office j that the funds of the lodge would be properly

administered , the comfort of the brethren considered , and the working carried out in an efficient manner . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren most heartily for the very kind manner in which they had received the toast of his health . He assured them that it would be his utmost endeavour during his year of office to carry out the duties of the chair to their satisfaction . The

I . P . M . had flattered him in the remarks he made as to his efficiency . He felt that he had before him bright examples in his predecessors in that chair . He felt the stimulus of their example , and with the support and assistance of the brethren he trusted that they might enjoy a happy and successful year . He again thanked them most heartily .

The VVorshipful Master then proposed "The I . P . M ., " complimenting him upon the success of his year ot office , and upon the manner in which he had presided over the lodge , also on the very efficient way in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . Bro . Thompson , I . P . M ., responded in his usual felicitous

manner . " The Visitors" was then given by the Worshipful Master , with special reference to the brethren from West Yorks , who had journeyed to town to be present at his installation . He tendered to all the visitors the hearty greeting which is

always accorded them by the lodge . Bro . Belton , W . M . 222 S , responded , followed by Bros . Macaulay , P . M . ; Rawson Kelley , P . P . G . W . j and James France , P . P . G . S . B ., representing West Yorks , each with congratulations to the VV . M ., Bro . Kelley supplementing his remarks by a contribution of 10 guineas to the W . M . ' s

list . Bros . Aplin and Hallows , P . M ., replied on behalf of the London visitors . Bro . Aplin said he had been associated with the W . M . in business life lor 20 years , and that period had been one of unbroken friendship . He was pleased the W . M . had attained the highest position possible in the lodge , and

wished him a successful year of office . Bro . F . Hallows , P . M ., also alluded to his long-standing friendship with the W . M ., and expressed his warmest congratulations . He could assure the brethren that they had a W . M . who was thoroughly efficient in the ceremonies of the Craft . The VVorshipful Master then proposed " The Past

Masters , " stating the satisfaction he experienced in his new position to find himself supported by so many of the P . M . 's of thelodge . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M ., responded . "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Masonic Charities , " and " The Officers of the Lodge " were proposed and replied to . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

An excellent programme of music was carried out under the direction of Bro . Bayne , Org ., which included a pianoforte solo by Bro . Isidore de Solla , songs by Bros . Thompson , I . P . M . ; Halestrap , P . M . ; A . Reynolds , Bayne , Org ., and A . Combes , who , as usual , met with universal applause . At a rather late hour Herr Greebe played several violin solos , affording those brethren then present a genuine musical treat .

CREATON LODGE ( No . i 79 i ) . _ The installation meeting was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . E . Austin , W . M . ; J . B . Colwill , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . M . Cross J . W . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Wolter , S . D . ; C . Ball , J . D . ; A . S . Taylor , l . G . ; J . Kift , Org . ; S . Hancock and W . Spriggs , Stewards ; D . Ferguson , P . M . ; I .

William , P . M . ; J . Nielson , P . M . ; H . M . Cook , O . Heineman , Dyer , G . E . Higginson , J . Cox , Brett , C . Salomon , Sanson , Benton , Longden , Wood , Hollidge , Johnston , A . Love , Larter , -J . Parnell , F . Parnell , E . Bridger , J . Woodard , Cavers , Higgs , Ridgley , Millard , H . Cotton , and others . The lodge having been openedthe minutes were read

, and confirmed , after which Bros . J . Dyer and Heineman were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Cantle , P . M . Sec , presented Bro . J . B . Colwill , W . M . elect , to Bro ! Austin , W . M ., for installation , and having been installed in the chair , Bro . Colwill appointed his officers as follows Bros . Cross , S . W . ; Wolter , J . W . ; Cantle , P . M ., Sec .

D . Ferguson , P . M ., frees . ; Ball , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; and Hancock , l . G . The Installing Master , Bro . Austin then delivered the three addresses with great effect and to perfection , and was highly complimented by all the brethren and visitors , for it may be said that the whole ceremony was performed by that venerable P . M . with such effect seldom heard by any of those present . A ballot

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was then taken for Mr . H . J . Bridger , which proving unanimous , he was impressively initiated by the newly-elected

W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , and an excellent banquet was served in the Duke's Room . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured . "The Health of the W . M . " having been proposed and responded to , that of " The Newly-Initiated

Brother" followed . Bros . Chalford , P . M ., and Jeffrey responded to the toast of "Ihe Visitors . " The toast of "The Past Masters" was responded to by Bro . Austin , who , on rising , received an ovalion which greatly affected him , and in grateful terms thanked those brethren whom he had the honour to initiate for presenting

the lodge , in his name , with a splendid banner . Other toasts having been given , the proceedings terminated . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Chalford , P . M . j M . Spiegel , P . M . ; Dines , Middle-mass , Contoy , Reece , Jeffrey , Hodbinott , Clarke , Hughes , Josey , P . M . j Arnoll , House , Brandon , J . Alexander , Fountan , and Poole . The musical arrangements were excellent . Amongst those

adding to the harmony and enjoyment we must particularly mention Bros . James Kift , Org . j Cantle , P . M . j and A . Thomas . Bro . Cavers gave a recitation , which was much applauded , and the singing of Miss Ethel Winn was greatly admired . We cannot close this report without mentioning that any brother who might have the opportunity of visiting this lodge will be greatly pleased in seeing the perfect and excellent manner in which the lodge is conducted .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1928 ) . —The members of this lodge met at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday evening , the nth inst . The lodge was in mourning for the late Bro . McNeill , who was initiated in the year 1 SS 5 in this lodge . There were present Bros . J . Duckworth , W . M . j C F . Pardon , I . P . M . j D . Griffiths , S . W . j H . Wright , J . W . j H . Massey , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Albery , Sec ;

W . T . Perkins , S . D . j R . Hancock , J . D . ; Basil Cooke , I . G . ; J . H . Thomas , P . M ., D . C . ; C . Greenwood , C K . Moore and F . VV . Pattison , Stewards ; H . E . F . Bussey , P . M . ; T . Minstrell , P . M . ; J . Macintyre , W . Potts , G . Farran , W . S . Seabrook , W . Macdonald , J . Bune , J . Adair , J . W . Ross-Brown , J . C Cleverley , P . Bruce , J . C Manning , J . Allan , C . Lock , T . M . Rendle , H . J . Saunderson ,

W . Husk , b . James , Gownng , and R . Masson . Visitors Bros . T . G . Scott , 933 ; G . S . Graham , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; J . J . Wharton , 65 ; E , G . Feild , 1362 ; C Nightingale , P . M . 1362 ; E . Putman , 1362 ; E . B . Swan Muller , 1253 ; C . Y . Blake , 2190 ; W . C . Saunders , 1362 ; J . Hurdell , P . M . 134 S ; J . Walker , 32 ; and H . Coulter , P . M . 53 . Thelodge being duly opened , the J . VV . moved "That

in honour of the memory of the late Bro . VV . O . Goldsmith , who died whilst still holding the office of W . M . of this lodge , 10 guineas be voted out of the funds of the lodge forthe purchase of votes in one of the Masonic Institutions , the said votes to be held in perpetuity by the lodge , and to be designated ' The Goldsmith Votes , ' also that a mourning ring be presented to Mrs . Goldsmith as a memorial of her lamented husband ' s connection with the lodge . "

lhis was seconded by Bro . Bussey , P . M ., and agreed to unanimously . The W . M , then alluded in feeling terms to the loss the Gallery Lodge had sustained by the sad and untimely death of Bro . Archibald McNeill , and moved that a vote of condolence be sent to his nearest relative . That was also agreed to . The lodge being closed , the brethren sat down to a substantial dinner .

Bro . Pardon , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that Bro . John Duckworth had no enemies while his friends in Fleet-street and elsewhere were innumerable . No man belonging to the Press was more highly esteemed , and they all regarded him as a good Mason and a firm friend . The toast was drank was enthusiasm . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the kind and cordial manner in which they had drunk his health ,

and he hoped the present year would be a prosperous one for the Gallery Lodge . The other usual toasts were duly honoured , and in the course of the evening Bros . Feild , G . S . Graham , Putman , Cleverley , Husk , Rendle , and Walker , Lock , and Macdonald contributed much to the enjoyment of the brethren by their excellent singing . Bro . Rendle ' s topical song "T'wasin Trafalgar-square , " to the tune of "The death of Nelson , " caused great amusement .

WOOLWICH . -Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 . —The ordinary monthly meeting of the above centenary lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , William-street , on the Sth instant , Bro . J . G . Milbourne in the chair . There was a large muster of the brethren of the lodge and visitors fromfarand near , for the lodge has a history , and the working is second to none . The lodge having been opened

and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . B . D . Marner , and was satisfactory , but the candidate was not in attendance . Bro . C . Pilcher , late of No . 1472 , was elected a joining member , and Bro . B . Hancock , of 700 , was elected an honorary member for services rendered to the lodge . Bro . Carter was then passed , and Bro . Welch raised , a choir rendering the incidental music , thus adding

increased impressiveness to the splendid working of the VV . M . and his officers . The claims of several applicants for relief were then disposed of , and the lodge was closed . After light refreshments the social board was surrounded , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the W . M . receiving an ovation , when he rose to respond to

that of his health . The whole proceeding were both instructive and enjoyable , and harmonious in the highest degree . Among the brethren present were G . B . Davis , P . M . ; T . Hutton , P . M . and Treas . ; N . Brown , P . M . and Sec ; W . Akers , P . M . ; A . Cleal , P . M . ; A . Hodgkisson , P . M . ; G . Masters , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); W . Tailby , S . VV . ; H . Grce , J . W . j f . Bell ,

S . D . j L . Chasteaneuf , J . D . j J . Mattey , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Org .: C . H . Lawson , W . M . 913 ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 j W . Busbridge , J . D . 913 j G . H . Campbell , 913 ; W . Ledger , 913 j H . King , S . W . 516 ; S . E . Southgate , S . D . 700 j S . G . Bryant , 700 ; H . Strickland , 16 9 ; E . C . Talbot , 65 ; J . Fenn , 704 ; | . Fitt , 1605 ; J . Wood , 5 S 1 j A . Lambton , 1326 ; J . Clark , 142 S J and C . Gliddon , 1099 .

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BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on the 61 h inst . at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Lomax , W . M . j James Naylor , S . W . j Jas Poyntz , P . M ., as J . W . j G . P . Brockbank , P . G . Std . Br " Sec .,- Wm . Forrest , as S . D . j J . VV . Thompson , as J . D . j Thomas Murray , I . G . j Johnson Mills , P . M .. D

of C ; John Hardcastle , P . M . j Thomas Barnes , F . VV Broadbent , F . W . Brockbank , Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . P * G . C ; i'hos . Cooper , jun ., Geo . Crowther , G . E . Greenhalgh , H . L . Hinnell , F . VV . Isherwood , Wm . Smith , and C . G . Sundell . Visitors : Bros . Abraham Clegg , P . p ' S . G . W . ; H . L . Hollingworth , P . P . G . Treas . ; and N Nicholson , P . M . 1723 .

Ihe lodge having been opened , Bro . Sundell was passed to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Smith was raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . N . Nicholson , and the working tools of the Degree were presented to him . Bro . Sundell was then passed to Ihe Degree of F . C . by the VV . M ., who also explained the working tools of the Degree . "Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed . —

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Com " passes Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The regular meeting o the above lodge was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . Thomas Studholme , P . A . G . Purst ., W . M ., in the chair , when there were present Bros . Dr . Harris , S . VV . ; W . j Tyson , J . VV . ; W . C Johns , P . M ., Treas . j J . Cant ! Sec ; G . Starkey , S . D . ; D . H . CookOrg . ; S . Hinde ,

, l . G . ; T . Richardson , Tyler j Johm Barr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M . 872 , P . P . J . G . W . ; Dr . Macnab , J . Musgrave ;] ' Thompson , J . Todd , T . Allinson , J . W . Taylor , J . B . Mossop , T . Mitchell , R . Miller , E . Tyson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . G . Golightly , R . D . Metcalf , J . Casson , G . W . Roll , 12251 and J . C . Cornish , 105 .

1 he minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for two candidates and one joining member . AU were accepted . One candidate was passed to the Second Degree and one raised to the Third by the W . M . in a very able manner . A deputation from Sun and Sector Lodge , No . 962 , was subsequently reported and admitted , viz ., Bros . James J . Beattie , P . M ., P . P . G .

S . of Wks . ; John Paterson , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br .: G . B . McMullin , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; Bedford , P . M . ; A Ashmore , J . H . Hartley , J . VV . P . Gregson , G . B . MacKay , and others , when Bro . Beattie , the senior P . M ., explained at length the reason of their visit , namely , that a new lodge to be held at Workington was much wanted . The paramount cause was , since the resuscitation of 962 , a little

over a quarter of a century , the population of the town , which had lately been incorporated , had increased , perhaps , more than three-fold , and the prayer of their petition was based upon one pedestal alone , " The good and welfare of Freemasonry . " The chief reason the Master , Wardens , and members of No . 119 were to be invited to sign and support their petition was that the late and highly esteemed

liro . W . a . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . Sec , was the first Master ot No . 962 , and they had always looked with admiration upon the senior lodge of the province as the parent of the Sun and Sector Lodge , and their parental counsel and assistance had ever been given them , characterised by the true spirit of Masonry . Bro . J . Paterson , P . M . 9 62 , heaitily supported Bro . Beattie , and added , if

their prayer was granted , it was the unanimous wish of the brethren to name the lodge the "Gibson , " which was well received . Bro . Studholme , W . M ., said it gave him much pleasure to sign the petition , and he had no doubt the officers and members of the lodge would do so . He heartily congratulated the deputation on their laudable work , and earnestly hoped that success would crown their efforts ,

which was much required in Workington . All present having signed the petition , with "Hearty good wishes" from Lodges Nos . S 72 , 9 62 , 122 5 , 1 4 00 , 1660 , the lodge was closed , and the brethren spent a very agreeable hour in the banquet hall . VVe have been pleased to learn that Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , have also unanimously supported the prayer of this petition . ,

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No , 317 ) . —fhe usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on I hursday , the 9 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . W . B . Akerman , W . M . ; E . G . Chesworth , J . W . ; W . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Ireas . ; Septimus Staton , Sec . ; V . M . Vultchoff , b . D . j John Read , l . G . ; F . Spencer and las . McLeod ,

Stwds . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; J . Garside , I . P . M . ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Jas . Wilson , P . M . Jas . Dawson , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . L . Hine , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; J . Rothmayer , John Elderton , S . Meganty , Edward Smith , W . Garside , and others . Bro . Jas . ferry , Past Grand Swd . Br ,, Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boyswas a visitor .

, ihe lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . A . Wild as a joining member , and was announced favourable . Bro . R . R . Lisenden , at the request of the W . M ., read an oration , published in the Freemason , that was delivered by Bro . the Rev . Charles Groves , P . P . G . Chap . Derbyshire , at the consecration of the Fairfield

Lodge at Long Eaton , in October last , l'he oration , besides setting forth the duties of the members of the Craft , the principles and tenets of our Order proves man to be a socialanimal , relying upon his fellow man for sympathy in affhclion and misfortune , and desirous in his good fortune and prosperity for congratulations . The oration , although lengthy , is exceptionall y beautiful in its teachings , and

the brethen listened to it with rapt attention . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Lisenden , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren alter tea spent a very pleasant evening at the social board . Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . J . G . W ., in proposing " Ihe Visitors , " spoke at some length of the arduous and praiseworthy efforts of Bro . James Terry ,

who had so kindl y extended his stay in Manchester in order to be present at the lodge , and gave an account of the length ot time he had known him , his willingness at all times to afford him inlormation respecting the noble Institution , of which he was the Secretary , and quoted several instances where had

Bro . Terry ' s advice and counsel proved invaluable for carrying out his ( Bro . Hine ' s ) work for the „ Charities . The toast was drunk with great heartiness , and subsequently Bro . Terry responded , in eloquent terms , and a very pleasant evening was spent .