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I give you " The Health of Bros . Smith , Messenger and Bruce . " The initiates having replied , several other toasts were proposed and cordially received , among which the " Visitors , " which was responded toby several brethren ; "Thc Masonic Press , " to which Bro . Massey and Levy briefly replied ; "The Installing Master ; " the " Officers of the Lodge ; " and the Tyler ' s toast , which brought the proceedings to a close .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at thc Alexandra Palace , Muswelf Hill , on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., when there was a very numerous attendance of members and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . T . Press , I . P . M ., as VV . M . ; R . C . Frampton , S . W . ; J . N . Thompson , J . VV . ; R . V . Davies , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . J . Berrv . Secretary ; J . D . Edmunds , S . D . ; J . H .

Bastablc , J . D . ; J . Eldridge , P . M ., D . of C . ; A . F . Speller , I . G . ; E . Grout Organist ; F . H . Tibbitts , Steward , A . Aydcn , VV . Earl , H . Hollis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts ; F . Richmond , XV . F . Richmond , F . G . Madgin , J . Swinyard , T . Jackson , VV . J . Cattermole , J . R . Perfect , and G . Chutter . Visitors : Bros . J . Terry , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire ; A . Stewart , W . M . 115 S ; J .

Cooper , 1471 ; J . Barber , 1314 ; A . Mullord , VV .. M . 12 SS ; J . T . Rowe , P . M . 167 ; C . James , 15 ; J . Chinrery , 145 ; P . Harnett , S 13 ; F . Rehm , S 13 ; S . Carrington , P . M . 1314 ; H . Follitt , P . M . and Treasurer 45 ; T . Goode , P . M . 12 SS ; L . Bamberger , P . M . 13 66 ; G . Blackie , P . M . and Sec . 1426 ; J . Pigot , P . M . 753 ; F . Rothschild , P . M . 12 SS ; S . J . Byng , P . M . 902 ; J . Viney , .,, . 7 17 n WnnA T- > KR . VV Wilkinson . S . D . 167 :

B . Groucr , VV . M . 1613 , and S . Medcalf , 206 . Thc lodge was opened by Bro . Press , in the absence of the VV . M ., and after thc minutes were confirmed , and the Auditor ' s report received , Bro . Terry , the Installing Master , assumed the chair , and opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and Bro . Davies , thc W . M . elect , was presented bv Bro . Eldridge , D . of C , and duly installed

into the chair of K . S ., in Bro . Terry ' s usual effective and impressive manner . The following brethren were , then appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing year 1 Bros . J . N . Thompson , S . VV . ; G . D . Edmunds , J . VV . ; 1 . Eldridge , Treasurer ; A . J . Berry , Secretary ; J . H . Bastable . ' S . D . ; A . F . Speller , J . D . ; H . Hollis , Director of Cers . ; F . H . Tibbitts I . G . ; E . Grout , Organist ;

\ V . F . Richmond , Steward ; and J . Very , lyler . The ledge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bros . Jones and Barber , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent , 1 nlivened by the vocal efforts of some of the visitors and brethren .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business for the first time under the new W . M . on the Sth inst . The officers present were : Bros . Gibson Bott , W . M , ; T . C . Corpe , I . P . M . ; G'F . Smith , jun ,, S . VV . ; A . Stokes , J . VV . ; J . W . Dewsnap , Treas . and J . D . ; J . C . Wilkins , S . D . ; C . H . Cox , acting I . G . ; A . Williams , D . C ; R . H . Goddard , Tyler ; ancl J . VV . Brooke , P . M ., Hon . Sec The

following members of the loelge also attended : Bros . J . Da Silva , F . Gent , E . J . Hodge , H . Auerbach , and A . H . Jakins . Visitors : Bros . J . Hill , 165 S ; H . Cruse , 13 S 1 ; and J . Da Silver , S . VV . 205 . The minutes of the installation meeting of September ioth were read and confirmed . The work comprised the raising Bro . E . J . Hodge to the Third Degree , and the ceremony was performed in a most perfect and impressive manner ; the VV . M . being warmly congratulated on the

excellency of his working , which well sustained the reputation this young lodge has obtained for good working . The other work on the agenda was the passing of Bro . Passmore , but the candidate was unavoidably absent . The lodge was therefore closed , and the brethren adjourned to the tavern to partake of an excellent dinner . A very enjoyable evening was spent , and several songs and recitations were capitally rendered .

SOUTHSEA . —United Brothers' Lodge ( No . 1069 ) . —The members of this lodge assembled at their lodge-room on Monday night , thc 17 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel , after thc usual interval during the summer months , and a very fair number was . present . Three candidates were initiated , and a vote of condolence was accorded to the W . M ., Bro . Gieve , on the loss he had sustained through the death of his son . Bro . A . Wendover , S . W ., was unanimously elected the VV . M . for the ensuing year .

PORTSMOUTH . —United Service Lodge ( No . 142 S ) . —At thc regular meeting of this lodge , held on Friday evening , at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , a very handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented by Bro . C . Travers , in the name of the brethren of the lodo-e . to Bro . G . R . Strick , the I . P . M . The following

inscription was engravcd ' . on the back of the jewel : " Presented to Bro ,. peaitg e 'Uichard Strick , P . M ., by thc brethren of thp United Service Lodge , No . 1428 , as a token of their regard for the valuable services rendered as VV . M . October , 1 SS 1 . " There was a very large attendance at the lodge , and the Three Degrees were worked .

BRIGHTON . —Hova Ecclesia Lodge ( No . 14 66 ) . —At thc meeting of the above lodge , which was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., the Three Degrees were worked , the initiation being kept till last , when , by the kind permission of the VV . M ., Bro . Dowell , Bro . C . J . Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . J . VV ., occupied the chair , and duly initiated his son , Mr . Charles Aubrey Smith , into the secret mysteries of the ancient Craft . The VV . M .,

speaking for the members of thc lodge , paid a high compliment to Bro . Smith , P . M ., congratulating him upon an event so auspicious and so rare ; and cordiall y welcomed thc young brother to a lodge so intimately associated with his father . Both lodge and chapter arc in a most flourishing condition , nnd will , we trust , long enjoy that prosperity which has been born of the strong bond of union which unites thc members in their efforts to illustrate the true principles and tenets of the Craft .

MANCHESTER . —Trafford Lodge ( No . 149 6 ) . —The installation and festival of St . John took place at the Alexandia Hotel , Moss-side , on Monday , thc ioth

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inst ., when thc following brethren were present : Bros . S . D . McKellen , VV . M . ; D . Johnson , S . VV . ; James McGrath , J . VV . ; George Burslem , Secretary ; XV . S . Watson , P . M . ; Jno . Brierley , S . D . ; Christopher Willis , J . D . ; Jas . Atkinson , I . G . ; John Rowe , I . P . M . ; Henry Jones , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . C ' Gillman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Walter Biggs , Geo . Ainscon , Geo . Johnson , Robert Dickenson , G . F . Dent , A . G . Hill , Benj . Halliwell ,

Thos . L . Frith , Henry Patterson , Fredk . Pugh , T . Maudsley , and William Hill , 'lyler . Visitors : Bros . H . L . Hollingworth , P . M . 277 , Prov . G . Treas . E . Lane ; Alfred Bickley , S 15 ; John Shcldrick , 815 ; J . Chadderton , S 34 ; George H . Harrop , 1 S 6 S ; Will . M . Rye , 467 ; Thos . Coward , 1 S 6 S ; T . D . Bamford , S 54 ; Samuel Titmas , P . M . 317 , P . P . G . D . of C . E . Lane . ; R . Mercer , 4 67 ; Jno . Buckley , S . W . 277 ; Albert Kenworthy , 277 ;

Daniel Donbavand , P . M . 317 ; William Dumville , P . M . ion ; James Dawson , P . M . 317 ; Robert White , J . W . 1052 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened shortly after three o'clock , and after confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the annual balance-sheet was reported on by the Auditors , Bros . Halliwell , Biggs , and Jordon , and being considered thoroughly satisfactory , was adopted . The installation

ceremony was then proceeded with , Bro . J . C . Gillman , P . M ., Installing Master , occupying the chair . The VV . M . elect , Bro . David Johnson , after being presented by Bro . S . D . McKellen to the Installing Master , was with due rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S . On the re-j-dmission of the M . M . 's , Bro . S . D . McKellen , I . P . M ., proclaimed the fact to them of Bro . Johnson's installation , and called upon the brethren to salute him in the customary

manner , which was done . Bro . H . P . Jones , P . M ., then invested the newly-appointed officers as follows : Bros . McGrath , S . VV . ; J . T . Brierley , J . VV . ; Georgre Burslem , Secretary ( third time ); VV . S . Watson , P . M ., Treasurer ; H . P . Jones , P . M ., D . of C ; F . Pugh , Organist ; J . Atkinson , S . D . ; B . Halliwell , J . D . ; R . ' Dransfield , Walter Biggs , E . Jordan , and G . Ainscon , Stewards ; and William Hill , Tyler . The appearance of Bro . George

Burslem to be invested for the third time in succession as Secretary , was the signal for applause from all those who were acquainted with our diligent brother's indefatigable exertions during his two years' Secretaryship , and the Investing Master paid him a very graceful compliment in testif y ing , from his own personal experience , how ably he hael fulfilled his duties . The ceremony of installation was concluded by thc addresses being delivered in a masterly

st y le to the W . M ., by Bro . J . C . Gillman , P . M . ; to the VVardcns , bv Bro . Henry Jones , P . M . ; and to the brethren , by Bro . J . C . Watson , P . M . The whole of the work was most efficiently executed , and great credit is due to all who took part in it . When "Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5 . 40 . The festival of St . John was celebrated by the brethren

at a banquet , which reflected great credit on the caterer , Bro . VVood , both as regards quality , and the viands , and suppl y of waiters , the latter commodity not being in our experience , as a rule , superabundant . On the conclusion of the banepjet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the VV . M . and duly honoured by the brethren . That of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . thc Hon . F . Stanley and thc Past and Prov . Grand Officers " being

responded to by Bro . II . L . Hollingworth , P . G . T ., E . Lane . ; anel Bro . S . Titmas , P . P . G . D . of C , E . Lane . In proposing thc toast of the evening , that of "The VV . M ., " Bro . S . D . McKellen said thc Trafford Lodge was honoured in having at its head a brother who had been initiated in the lodge , and who had assiduously worked his way to the the position he now occupied , a position which was open to evcrylyoung member toobtain . Inconcluding his remarks ,

Bro . Mclvellen referred to the persevering and satisfactory manner in which Bro . Johnson had successively performed each duty allotted to hi in , and felt sure that what had been done in the past would be continued by him in the future . The toast was drank with enthusiasm , anel Bro . Johnson replying , thanked the I . P . M . for his kind and flattering remarks , and stated that in performing the various duties that had devolved upon him he had always felt anxious

to do them with credit to himself , and if he had pleased the brethren he was amply repaid . The VV . M . rose shortl y afterwards to propose " The Health of thc I . P . M . Bro . S . D . McKellen , " and in doing so said he could tell by the applause which greeted the announcement of this toast how highly their I . P . M . was esteemed by them all , for if one brother had worked harder than another in the lodge it was Bro . McKellen . He had done his duty well

and worthily during his year of office , ancl second to none in the province . The VV . M . further stated that P . M . Jones had just reminded him of another and equally successful duty that Bro . McKellen had performed during his Mastership , which was thc courting and marrying of a lady who , from all accounts , would prove herself as good a Mason as her husband . In heartily congratulating Bro . McKellen on his marriage , the VV . M . said lie felt sure he

was echoing the sentiments of all the brethren , and it afforded him great pleasure to present their I . P . M . in the name of the members with a gold P . M . 's jewel as a slight token of the high esteem in which he was held by them all , and concluding by asking the brethren to stand to their glasses and drink to "The Health of Bro . and Mrs . McKellen . " It is needless to say this invitatioa was

heartily responded to , and when the applause subsided Bro . McKellen in a very able speech returned thanks on behalf of himself and wife . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , and the brethren separated at a late hour after spending a most enjoyable evening , which was greatly increased by some admirable singing from Bros . Smith , VV . Dunville , and others , whilst Bro . Pugh officiated at the piano with his accustomed ability .

MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . I 56 ' ) A " m ° n' « ly meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 II 1 inst ., in the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of Bro . VV . VV . Wylde , the W . M . There was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened , Bro . J . F . Willan was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the VV . M .. the workinc

tools being presented by thc S . W ., Bro . Bannister . The traditional portion of the Degree was given by Bro . iV . Longmire , P . M ., P . A . D . C . Bro . J . VV . Riley was passed to the Degree of V . C . by Bro . T . Longmire , P . M . Some routine business was transacted , and the usual proclamations having been made , the lodge was closed with the usual formalities .

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NORTHAMPTON . — Eleanor Cross Lodge ( No . 1764 ) . —The installation meeting of this ledge took place on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Abington-strcet , Northampton , Bro . H . J . Atkins , the VV . M ., occupying the chair . There were also present Bros . H . Brown , S . VV . ; H . Hill , J . W . ; A . H . Cole-Hamilton , Assistant-Chaplain ; H . VV . Parker , P . M ., Treasurer ; C . H . Frank , Secretary ; H . Spoor , S . D . ;

G . Ellard , D . of C ; T . C . Beasley , I . C ; John Manning and T . Emery , Stewards ; Butler Wilkins , Deputy Prov . CM . ; several members of the lodge ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . W . Morgan , jun ., J . W . 1107 ; F . J . Sheppard , VV . M . 445 ; J . C Jones , P . M . 445 ; VV . M . Crowley , P . M . 445 ; T . VV . Tristin , 445 ; VV . Simmonds , P . M . 445 ; C . T . Atkins , 417 ; H . Myers ,

11 S 0 ; J . J . Hart , S . D . 360 ; J . H . Hale , W . M . 455 ; H . Denham , 105 , and others The lodge having been opened , and the customary formalities observed , Bro . Brown was presented Ior installation , and in due course he was placed in the chair of the lodge by his predecessor , who fulfilled the office of Installing Master in a most perfect manner , giving the ritual and

the several addresses without a hitch . The following brethren were appointed to Ihe several offices , viz . : Bros . Hill , S . W . ; Frank , J . VV . ; Cole-Hamilton , Chaplain ; Parker , Treas . ; Spoor , Sec , E . Morris , S . D . ; Beasley , J . D . ; Croft , I . C ; Ellard , D . of C . ; Butcher , A . D . of C ; Manning , Asst . Sec . ; and Emery and Franklin , Stewards . The Auditor ' s report was then submitted to the lodge , and

on motion was adopted . Previous to closing the lodge the VV . M . presented to his predecessor a Past Master ' s jewel , remarking that , whatever duties he might be called upon to perform during his term of office he felt that none would be more gratifying to him than that of presenting to Bro . Atkins the small token of regard and esteem which the several members of thc lodge had deputed him to

present . He could only say that with it the brethren of the lodge tendered their thanks and heartiest good wishes for Bro . Atkins' future good health . They felt they were under great obligation to him for his conduct of the lodge in the past , and trusted they might long have the benefit of his guidance and co-operation . Bro . Atkins having suitably replied , and the name of a candidate having been

submitted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the Peacock Hotel , where a first-rate banquet was provided . Bro . Brown presided at the festive board , and , at the conclusion of the banquet , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Those of " The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . VV . Grand Master , " "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand

Officers , Present and Past , " each in turn being honoured by the brethren . The VV . M . then proposed that of "The Provincial Grand Master , the Duke of Manchester ; thc Deputy Grand Master , and Ofiicers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Having referred in a few words to the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Brown turned his attention to the Deputy . Bro . Butler Wilkins , he said ,

had fulfilled the office of ruler of the district on many occasions , in the absence of the Duke of Manchester , and generally had carried out thc work of his office with the greatest ability . The Eleanor Cross Lodge was greatly indebted to him for what he had done towards its establishment , and for the assistance he had rendered to it since . When the founders were looking round for stones with which

to build the foundation , Bro . Wilkins had helped them . in securing good ones , and had himself taken an active part in placing those stones in pos-tion . Bro . Brown also referred with pleasure to the presence of the many other Prov . Grand Masters he saw around him . Bro . Butler Wilkins replied : He would at once express his thanks for thc way in which his name had been mentioned without ,

as he was in the habit of doing , first apologising for the absence of the head of the Province . The brethren of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire one and all regretted the long absence from their midst of the Duke or Manchester , but it seemed they were doomed to disappointment . He was pleased to be able to congratulate the Eleanor Cross Lodge on having now reached its third

year of existence , and particularly Bro . Brown on his having attained the office of Master , which was the highest any lodge had it in its power to bestow . The work of Freemasonry was certainly carried out thoroughly in the Eleanor Cross Lodge ; the members nccel not be ashamed of anyone visiting them either to criticise their officers or the general conductof their lodge . He hoped the same good-feeling

and harmony that then existed would continue during the coming year and for many years to come . Bro . Sanders then assumed the gavel . He was extremely pleased to havc been called upon to propose the toast with which he was entrusted . They had met there that night specially to do honour to thc newly-installed Master , Bro . Brown . There had been a great deal of talk in the past as to who was really

the originator of the Eleanor Cross Lodge ; some had said that he ( Bro . Sanders ) was entitled to that distinction , but he might say in answer thereto that Bro . Brown had been the one to induce him to interest himself in it . Further back than that he could not go , as he was not aware who had enlisted the services of Bro . Brown ; indeed , he was strongly of opinion that it was to Bro . Brown that

belonged the honour of having started the lodge . From the very first he had striven hard to make it a success ; he had stood aside that younger Masons mi ^ ht fill the higher offices before him , and had materially assisted the brethren by the way in which he had carried out the duties of Secretary during the earlier part of the lodge's existence . He thought the brethren had taken a

wise step in placing him in the chair , and felt confident that thc trust they had reposed in him would not prove out of place . If he might use a hackneyed expression , he would say there were three requirements in a Master , but for himself he considered they should be expressed somewhat differently than was the custom . He considered the first requirement was tact , the second more tact , and thc third

further tact . Bro . Bruwn , in his opinion , excelled in tact above anything else—if he had one virtue in particular . At thc tune of starting the lodge they numbered thirteen members , now he was informed they had upwards of fifty—a grand success in the short space of three years during ; which the lodge had existed , and verv much of this success ,

he felt confident , might be traced to Bro . Brown . He hoped under his Mastership that the lodge would continue its prosperous career , and trusted that it would in the future work as amicably with the other lodges in Northampton as it had in the past . I Ie might add that the success of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , and its large accession of numbers had not acted detrimentally to the older lodge ;