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Bro . Everett , in reply , said that he was one of those who at the banquet table preferred harmony to long speeches , out as their W . M . had so eulogistically spoken of his services to the Domatic Lodge , he felt constrained to say a few words in response . In so large a lodge it required a very stern resolution on the part of a Treasurer to keep the creature comforts and demands of the brethren within reasonable bounds , in order to have any funds to deal with .

( Laughter . ) They met that night for the last time pievious to the long recess , and he was delighted to see them so happy and so comfortable . The lodge was exceedingly prosperous , and as all the members worked together with one common aim , namely , to promote philanthropy and conviviality without extravagcnce , it was bound to progress . In conclusion , he said that as long as the lodge honoured

him with their support and confidence , they might depend upon his giving the duties of the appointment his best attention . Bro . Morris having said a few words , "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of the S . W ., terminated the proceedings . The enjoyment of the brethren was enhanced by the musical efforts of Bro . Oliver .

UNITED PILGRIM'S LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — This lodge met on Wednesday , at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , for the purpose of installing Bro . C . W . Peters , the elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was very ably performed by Bro . Grellet , the Treas . of the lodge , and after its conclusion the newly-installed Master proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . W . H . Beckley ,

I . P . M . ; Broadhurst , S . W . ; Joyce , J . W . ; Grellet , Treas . ; Jonas Duckett , Sec ; Blake , S . D . ; Folks , J . D . ; Gibbs , l . G . ; Terrv , U . C . ; C . H . Wiltshire , W . S . ; H . H . Wiltshire , " Collecting Steward ; Long , Organist ; and Harrison , Tyler . Before closing the lodge the following resolution was proposed by Bro . Duckett , Secretary , and seconded by Bro . Beckley , I . P . M .: "That this lodge hereby express its regret and

indignation at the recent cowardly attempt upon Her Majesty s life , and offers its grateful thanks to Almighty God for Her Majesty's merciful preservation , as also that of Her Royal Highness the Princess Beatrice , and earnestly and loyally repeats the words contained in Her Majesty ' s gracious letter to her people , viz ., ' that He will continue to protect her for her people's sake , as He has hitherto so visibly done . '"

There being no other business on the agenda paper , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren and their numerous guests afterwards dined together . Among the visitors present were Bros . E . Durant , W . M . 15 G 3 ; G . Free , P . M . 70 ; II . Watts , W . M . 1 SG ; H . Robins , W . M . 2 ; G . Cattell , 23 G ; W . Jordan , 1314 ; F . V . F . Hanican , 1 S 3 ; W . Rustin , 90 ; E . H . Sharp , 1 : F . Sharp , I ; P . Hordon , 41 ; J . S . Hodson , P . M . 25 ; J . W .

Skelton , P . M . 105 G : J . Carline , J . D . 1 G 01 ; J . R . King , 11 ; C . W . Andrew , 72 ; E . P . Wilson , 1 S 1 ; C . W . Noehmcr , P . M . iSG ; C . Packer , JAV . SO 2 ; Alfred Morris , 21 ; R . J . Voisey , P . M . 1 G 41 ; and E . C . Masscy , 1297 ( Freemason ) . When the cloth had been withdrawn , the Chairman proposed " The Health of the Queen , " coupled with the Craft , of which she is the honoured patroness . As far as Her

Majesty was concerned , she was one of the greatest supporters of the principles of Freemasonry—moral truth and virtue—and he asked the brethren to drink the toast with special cordiality on account of the recent providential escape she had had from the hand of a would-be assassin , feeling sure that Freemasons were among the most loyal of Her Majesty ' s subjects . In proposing " The Health of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " the Chairman said that he was present at

the recent Special Grand Lodge , and listened with the greatest pleasure to the speech of the Grand Master respecting the recent dastardly attempt on the life of the Queen . Freemasons prided their loyalty , and he viewed as a gracious acknowledgment of that quality in Masons that the Grand Master had come to them proposing that they should present an address to Her Majesty on the occasion . In proposing " The Health of the Pro Grand Master ,

Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present ann Past , " trie Chairman said that the brethren were all aware of the immense amount of business which devolved upon the Grand Officers , and could appreciate the diligence with which they performed their duties , and the cordiality displayed by them in comingamongst them whenever their official and social duties admitted of them so doing . Bro . W . H . Beckley , I . P . M .: Brethren , seeing this

gavel in my hand you are no doubt aware what is coming next . I have the honour and still greater pleasure to propose "The Health of our Worshipful Master . " Although in the natural course of events he has turned me out of the chair , I bear him no malice for having done so . I have known him now for some years ; I know him to be a thorough good Mason , and 1 know that he will do his duty to your satisfaction and with benefit to the lodge .

At the close of his year of office I know that vvc shall have to acknowledge that we have met with the greatest kindness athis hands . The Chairman : Bro . Beckley and brethren , I return you my sincere thanks for the kind manner in which the toast to my health has been proposed and received this evening . I shall , as a matter of course , endeavour to perform the duties of my high office with satisfaction to my own

conscience , and I trust that I may succeed sufficiently to meet also with your approval . I hope that I may rely upon your doing your best to assist me with your support . I trust that good fellowship and kindliness will always characterise us as a lod ge ; that vvc shall always remember that we are all Pilgrims going the same journey , and that we shall always be ready to lend each other friendl y aid , and all hope to attain the same goal . 1 do not think that you will

misunderstand me when I say that the happiness of the lodge depends as much upon you as it does upon me , and that we should have the same end in view , viz ., to be happy and communicate happiness . The Chairman : While the collecting box is going round I will propose "The Health of the l . P . M . " I may not

dilate upon the kind and efficient manner in which he has discharged his duties , but every one has been struck with the ability with which he performed his work . It is a pleasure and an honour to me to have to attach to his breast this jewel , and I am sure it is the wish of the lodge , as it is my own that he may have many years of life before him in

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which he may bear upon his breast that record that he has been the ruler of this important and honourable lodge . 1 hope we shall continue to see him amongst us , and tliat his attendance will be as punctual in the future as it has been in the past . Bro . Beckly : I thank you most sincerely for this beautiful jewel and for the manner in which it has been presented

—for your hearty kindness I thank you . I shall ever prize this jewel amongst my most cherished heirlooms . The Chairman next proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . H . G . Sharp , a member of the Grand Masters' Lodge , No . 1 . In responding to the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro . Jonas Duckett , P . M . and Sec , said that he had been

Secretary of the lodge now for nine or ten years , and he felt honoured that the collar of that office had again been p laced upon his neck . Before sitting down he desired to say a few words on the subject of charity . The brethren were aware that it was his intention to serve the office of Steward at the coming Festival of the Girls' School , and he trusted that they would give him such support as that when the

amount came tobe announced with the number of the United Pilgrims' Lodge , it would obtain recognition from those who would meet on that occasion . It was all very well for them to meet on these occasions ; and it was a great satisfaction to be able to meet together and enjoy each other ' s society in the lodge and at the banquet table ; but they should think at the same time of decayed Masons

advanced in years , and upon the orphan children of Alasons , and to do all in their power for the Charities ; they should think it their duty to support liberally those schools where a training was given in that great majestic faith which would overcome that infidelity to which there was too great a tendency in these times . He hoped that year after year that lodge would strive to the uttermost to support

the Masonic Chanties , and he hoped that the brethren would bear in mind what a consolation it would be for them to feel that they gave substantial aid to Institutions which care for those who could not take care of themselves , and to schools which grounded the young in that faith which he trusted would yet overcome the unbelief which was too

prevalent in some phases of society . Several other toasts were duly honoured , including that of " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the 'T yler ' s toast , as customary , woundup the proceedings . During the evening a selection of songs was performed , Bro . C . Warwick Jordan presiding at the pianoforte .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —The March regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 20 th inst . Bro . William Gunner , W . M ., opened the lodge at the appointed hour , and there were present during the evening Bros . G . Lilley , as S . W . ; J . Laird , as JAV . ; James Stevens , P . M . ; L . P . McKay , P . M . ; D . Trusler , " P . M . ; T . Poore , P . M .

and Sec ; C . Everist , S . D . ; A . | . Barton , J . D . ; G . Allen , P . M ., as I . G . ; C . A . Blogg , Org . ; S . Ash , D . C . ; C . Thomas , Tyler ; W . H . Collier , G . R . Smith , G . Mulley , J . Hall , A . Leonard , and others . Visitor "• Bro . J . Archer , 142 G . The business comprised the raising of Bro . Smith , by Bro . Poore , P . M ., and the initiation of Mr . H . Marsh , by Bro . McKay , P . M ., to whom the W . M . courteously

resigned the chair of K . S . to enable him to introduce a personal friend into Freemasonry . The Secretary then read a letter which had been received from Bro . Col . Shadwcll Clerke , Grand Secretary , stating a Bro . Sheadd had informed him officially that the respective offices of Treasurer and Secretary were filled by the same brother , and requesting the lodge to alter that

arrangement , the same not being in accordance with the Constitutions of the Order . The W . M . explained that whilst , of course , the requirements of Grand Secretary should be observed , it was only right it should be understood that the best interests of the lodge had been promoted in this particular instance by the connection of the two offices in the person of Bro . Poore , and

that the arrangement , which had been made , at the request of the lodge , by the brother ( Bro . Sheadd , P . M . ) , who was at the time W . M ., but had since resigned , and who now called the attention of the Grand Secretary to the fact , had , although inconsistent with the regulations , worked greatly to the financial prosperity and general good position of the lodge .

Bro . Poore at once tendered his resignation as Treasurer , and the same was accepted with expressions of great regret . Bro . Trusler , P . M ., was unanimously elected to the vacant office . Several members expressed themselves very warmly in respect of the originator of the interference with hitherto

existing arrangements , but all agreed that the laws of the Grand Lodge must be specifically observed . Letters of apology from absent members were read , and a petition of a distressed brother was granted . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned loan early supper , and a couple of hours social intercourse in harmony and good fellowship .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —This lodge met on the 7 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . There was an excellent attendance . Among those present were Bros . Webb , W . M . ; Coburn , S . W . ; Appleton , J . W . ; W . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Stranger , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; Bates , l . G . ; Cruse , D . C ; Meredith , W . S . ; Speedy , l . P . M . ; Koch ,

P . M . ; G . Everett , P . M . ; Higgins , P . M . ; and T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . The visitors were Bros . Dawson , W . M . 1 S 55 ; Brooke , P . M . 1 S 39 ; Tear , 72 ; Martin , JAV . iSS ; Hardy , 190 ; Matz , 219 ; Ayling , 975 ; G . N . Smith , S . W . 1839 ; and G . Smith , l . G . 1 S 39 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Feuillade was raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed . The

lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the preliminary toasts received full justice . In giving " The Health of the W . M ., " the l . P . M . spoke of the very admirable way in which the ceremony of raising had been performed that evening , and he congratulated the

members of the lodge upon having so able a Master at their head . The W . M . having briefly expressed his thanks , then gave "The Health of the Visitors , " and expressed his gratification at being in a position to extend the hospitality of the Kennington Lodge to so distinguished an array of visiting brethren as were then present .

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Bro . Brooke , P . M ., in response , : ; poke highly of the working capabilities of the W . M ., and also of the continued prosperity of No . 13 S 1 . He also touched upon the musical ability of some of the brethren , which interesting fenture , lie said , always made a visit to the lodge so agreeable and pleasant to look back upon . Bros . Dawson and Smith also replied .

1 he Past Masters . " followed , and was coupled with the name of Bro . Speedy , I . P . M ., who responded . The Treasurer and Secretary" came next ; and the toast having been received with acclamation , Bros . Mann and Stuart replied . "The Health of the Officers , " cottjilcd with the namesof Bros . Coburn and Appleton , brought the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a conclusion .

GALLERY LODGE ( No . 102 S ) . —An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . There were ptesent Bros . H . Massey , P . M ., W . M . ; II . F . Bussey , S . W . ; Thos . Minstrel ! , JAV . ; J . Allen , l . P . M . ; W . Mackenzie Duckworth , Treas . ; C . Basil Cook , Sec ; Jas . Mclntyrc , S . D . ; Dr . Griffiths , Sec . j W . O . Goldsmith , D . C . ; J . C . Duckworth , W . S . ; C . F . Pardon

H . Dymond , R . Hancock , F . Perkins , J . R . Thomas , P . M ., Chas . Williams , Herbert Wright , W " . Potts , J . Turner , Whitcfoot , O . Willson , SVm . Macdonald , T . Burnsidc , J . Bune , and Tarran . 'There were also the following visitors : Bros . J . K . Jonnson , 1541 ; J . Read , 15 S 3 , P . M . 720 ; Alfred Pcet , S . D . 74 ; and ' Henry Coulter , P '"' 5 k I he minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , Mr . Wm . Macdonald and Air . John Bune , Parliamentary

reporters , were unanimously elected as candidates for initiation . Bros . Perkins and Hancock were duly raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons , and afterwards Messrs . Burnsidc , Alacdonald , and Bune were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The Secretary next read the report of the Charity Committee , who recommended the voluntary subscription of 10 s . a year per member towards a fund out of which stated contributions might be made to the three great Masonic Charities .

Bro . Chas . Williams moved the adoption of the report , pointing out that if the brethren supported the scheme with anything like cordiality the lodge in fifteen years would have paid at least £ 300 to the Charities , and that sum of course would carry with it aconsiderable number of votes . The report was agreed to . It was also resolved that ten guineas be given from the lodge funds towards the list of the W . M ., as Steward of

the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Whitefoot nominated Air . Fred H . Gale as a candidate for initiation . After transacting some further business , the lodge adjourned to supper . During the evening in giving the toasts the W . M . made a strong appeal on behalf of the Charities , and informed the brethren that he had taken up a list of £ 22 10 s . as Steward for the Benevolent Institution . Dr . Griffiths , in replying , exhorted the brethren to

sunport him as Steward for the Girls' Festival , and said that working about the lodge that evening he had obtained £ 17 10 s . for that list . The | W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Initiates " said nothing had ever given him greater pleasure than to have the opportunity , and indeed the privilege , of initiating Bros . Alacdonald and Bune . He had known those two gentlemen for years , and they had

always shown by their conduct and sentiments that they were at heart Masons long before they were actually received into the Craft . Their new brothers would find themselves amongst friends and colleagues , and he trusted the lodge would have the benefit of their membership for many years to come . ( Cheers . ) With regard to Bro . Burnside , he had not had the pleasure of his acquaintance before , but he had no doubt that , having been introduced

by such a worthy member of the lodge as Bro . Chas . Williams , he was a lit and proper person to be made a Mason . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Macdonald , in responding , said he was deeply impressed with the honour conferred upon him that day . The W . M . had spoken in generous terms of the initiates , and he desired to return his most cordial thanks to him for his genial , kind , and encouraging expressions . Bat thourrh ht >

could not help feeling that some portions of the personal references of the W . M . to him were generous to the verge of flattery , yet , knowing the kindly spirit which animated the heart of the W . M ., he was convinced that he meant all that he had said , and that he was actuated by a kindly desire to make the initiates feel assured that they were not only welcome , but they had entered a brotherhood remarkable for the generosity of spirit which animated its

members . He also desired to express his thanks to the members generally for the cordial readiness with which they had come to the decision that he was worth y to become a brother , and to associate with them as such . Most earnestly did he hope that in act , word , or thought , he should do , say , or think nothing unworthy of a good and true Mason , and most fervently did he pray that no conduct of his would ever justify a regret on the part of his brethren that

they had that day so cordially and in so engaging a spirit extended towards him their confidence and brotherhood . ( Cheers . ) While he was glad to find himself a fellow initiate with an old friend and colleague ( Bro . Bune ) , he was especially gratified at finding another fellow initiate in Bro . Burnside , whom he had met for the first time that night . He believed Bro . Burnside belonged to the magnificent country beyond the great water , and as his ( Bro .

Macdonald ' s ) partner in life was a native of the same friendl y land , he hoped he might be excused fcr saying that he felt an especial interest in his case . In Mr . Burnside he already felt he had found a friend and a brother , and if he ever returned to the great country from which he hailed , he was sure he would use his influence as a Alason in doing his utmost to strengthen and widen those bonds of mutual regard and affection which so happily united , he trusted for ever the two English-speaking countries of the world .

Bro . Bune , in returning thanks , remarked that it had long been his wish to become associated as a brother in Masonry with a large number of friends in the profession to which he belonged , and to promote the objects of the Craft , which he thought had produced so beneficial an effect wherever and whenever they had been made known . He was grateful to the W . M . for his kind reference to the youngest member of the Gallery Lodge , and he valued his words the more because for years past he had experienced