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was initialed into Craft mysteries , and he was pleased to see that there were two members present that night who assisted in the ceremony , namely , Bros . Jessett and Walls , 1512 , who had progressed very much since then and so had the Craft in Middlesex . In that long period many good and worthy men and Masons had joined the great majority , but they had left brilliant reputations behind them . No province ever had a

more popular and genial Grand Master than the late Bro . Sir Francis Burdett proved himself to be , and at the present time they might go far and wide to find one more respected than Bro . Lord George Hamilton . ( Hear , hear ) . In the course of the evening the toasts of " The W . M ., " " The Initiates , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers" were proposed and duly honoured .

The proceedings of the evening were agreeably enhanced by the vocal abilities of several of the members .

Penge Lodge , No . 1 S 15 . The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Clarence Hall , Anerley , on the 8 th inst . Present : Bros . Albeit E . Pridmore , W . M . ; H . Budd , I . P . M . ; G . T . Crockford , S . W . ; W . Peskett , l . W . j J . B . Crowe , Sec ; Rev . Jno . Robbins , Chap . ; W . Atkinson , S . D . ; C . G . ) ones , ] . D . ; P . Betts , P . M ., D . C ; B . W . Edve , I . G . j F . K . Clarke , and J . M . Ihody , Stwds . ; R . A . Tidmas , Henry Leney , T . West , W . Baker ,

and R . Jackson , P . Ms . ; E . L . Hall , T . Dunwoody , H . Aldndge , J . W . Fitzgerald , D . Parsons , J . Johnson , C . R . Hall , II . Philipse , L . W . Biadbury , J . S . Hamp , H . King , O . B . Fellowes , and E . L . Partridge , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . F . Hall , Johannesburg , S 3 S ; E . M . Hislop , P . M . 163 7 ; W . N . Worfold , 507 ; C . W . Pineo , P . M . 257 ; and W . Welton , S 71 . The business of the lodge was got through in a thorough Masonic manner , and four candidates were initiated .

Afterwards there was a banquet , at which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Pridmore , W . M ., in proposing the toast of "Her Majesty , the Queen , " said that if her Majesty ever had any doubt as to the loyalty of the members of our noble Order , the reports of the Bi-Centenary Meeting , held at St . Paul's Cathedral , would at once dissipate such an idea .

The W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Grand Officers , " laid special stress on the irreparable loss sustained by the Earl of Lathom through the fatal accident which befel the Countess , - and said that realising the great amount of work he had done for Masons , and the Countess having endeared herself to everyone concerned in Freemasonry , they sincerely condoled with the Earl in his sad bereavement . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Tidmas , P . M ., who said it gave him great gratification to propose the toast , as Bro . Pridmore ' s work was beyond criticism , and the lodge having such a Master , a splendid tone was given to the proceedings , and great credit was reflected on the lodge .

Bro . Pridmore , in reply , said he was surprised at getting praise from such a great critic and perfect Mason as Bro . Tidmas , as he felt fearful as to whether he should not have his chastisement . " Praise from Cesar is praise indeed . " The W . M ., in giving the toast of "The Joining Member , " said that Bro . Robbins had travelled considerably , and having visited Penge Lodge recently , he expressed himself satisfied with the working and the kindly disposition of the members . He told him ( the W . M . ) that he could not desire to join a lodge more after his own heart .

Bro . the Rev . John Robbins responded , saying : I am a Canadian Mason , and have a profound respect for everything Masonic . I have had practical experience that where Masons are true to their solemn vows , Freemasonry is a very true thing indeed . We had an instance under our notice to-night , when a distressed brother appea ' ed for assistance and was not sent empty away . A true brother Mison is a friend indeed , and we should bear one another ' s burdens , remembering that we are brethren in an ancient and noble Craft .

Bro . Budd , [ . P . M ., proposed "The Initiates in eloquent terms , and each of the four newly-made brethren suitably responded . Bro Pridmore , W . M ., gave " The Visitors , " saying I will much deplore the occasion when visitors will not grace our meetings . We wish and accord them all a hearty aid genial welcome . The visitors severally responded . Bro . Dunwoody proposed "The Past Masters , " commenting on the excellent talent they had in the lodge amongst the Past Masters . Bros . Jackson , Tidmas , and Levey replied .

The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge " in flittering terms , and the same was responded to by Bros . Crockford , S . W ., and Crowe , Secretary . The Tyler's toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .

Gallery Lodge , No . 1928 . 'fhe December meeting of this lodge was held on the nth instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , and was presided over by Bro . Geo . Tarran , W . M . The list of brethren who attended contained the names of Bros . Percy W . Husk , I . P . M . ; S . James , S . W . ; E . A . Peachey , J . W . ; Rev . J . Stephen Barrass , Chap . ; W . M , Duckworth , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Perkins , P . M ., Sec . ; F . W . Brodie , S . D . ; L , F . Cowing , I . D .: John Hurdell , P . M ., D . C ; H . L . Ball , D . C : G . II . Ribbons ,

I . G . ; H . E . Peacock , Org . ; W . G . Kirby , A . E . Baines , R . G . Emery , and John Martin , Stewards ; A . F . Robbins , Treas . Benevolent Fund ; Id . Massey , P . M . ; E . E . Peacock , P . M . ; John C . Manning , P . M . ; Charles Lock , P . M . ; Id . Wright , P . M . ; G . E . Saunders , P . M . ; H . E . Fenn , Philip Id . Hemings , II . Trounce , W . II . Ashenden , E . Hobson , T . G . Scott , P . M . ; J . E , C . Lane , G , A . Jones , A . Bettany , C H . Smith , J . D . Irvine , W . G . Proudfoot , E . R . Ward , and T . M . Rendle . The visitors were Bios , the Archdeacon of London ; E . Terry , P . G . Treas . ; T . A . Bullock ,

P . G . S . B . ; C . Ackeiman , 170 O ; Wm . Sexton , 2020 ; Templar Saxe , 1902 ; George May , 20 G 0 ; A . Bingham , J . W . 410 ; W . Id . Brereton , P . M . 1920 ; A . C Griinhole , 2032 ; J . H . Kcarton , I . P . M . 1920 ; F . Dawe , S . D . 2005 ; F . Soward , 2021 ; G . L , Walker , 1110 ; J . Oliver , 694 ; II . Rogers , 1 O 73 ; J . R . lohnson , P . M ., Sec . 2005 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex : A . Baker , P . M . S 34 ; | . H . Gretton , P . M . 10 S , 19 G 5 ; Chas . T . Barlow , P . M . 1441 ; J . Bell , in ; VV . Grant , 2231 ; J . Id . Scott , 1673 ; J . C Brown , 729 ; C . Henderson Scott , 173 ; B . Moore , P . M . 170 ; V . Taylor , 2000 ; A , F . Asher , P . M . 13 , 5 ; and W . S . Heath , P . M . 7 CO .

'The brethren cpentd the lodge punctually at 3 . 30 p . m ., the minutes of numerous n : ettirgs cf the peimarent Committee and of the previous meeting of the lodge had to be read and tor . lirmcd ; Bio . Henry Trounce , 917 , had to be elected a joining member ; Hro . lleniy Fdwin Ftnn had to le pasted ; Mr . 'Thomas Aitcmus Jones ( Doily Telegraph ) , a proposed initiate , had to be balloted for and initiated ; Bro . C K . Moore , P . M ., to be elected an honorary member ; a vote of condolence with the Earl cf Lathom to l . e adepted ; a special jewel to be voted to Bro . Alfred F . Robbins ,

'Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund ; a new W . M . to be installed by his predecessor , and Ihe new ollicers to be appointed and invested . Ihe whole of the work was admirably performed by Bro . George Tairan and his officers , liro . G . Tarran was invested as I . P . M ., and the following brethren received the lodge collars for the next year : Bros . E . A . Peachey , S . W . ; F . W . Brodie , J . W . ; W . M . Duckworth , P . M ., Treas . ; W . T . Peikins , P . M ., Sec . ; Lionel F . Cowing , S . D . ; G . II . Ribbons , J . IJ . ; ILL , Bell , I . G . ( A < st . See . J ; Rev . J . Stephen Barrass , Chap . ; II . E . Peacock , Org . ; j . Hurdell , P . M ., D . C ; I . D . Irvine and W . () . Kirby , Asst . D . Cs . ; Alfred

F . Robbins , Treas . Benevolent Fund ; A . E . Baines , R . G . Emery , John Martin , and J . E . C Lane , Stwds . ; and G . A . Ball , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . S . James ' s investiture of the officers was perfect as was also Bro . Tarran ' s subsequent delivery of the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The investiture ol Bro . Alfred F . Robbins with a special jewel in recognition of ili'i services as Treasurer for the last live years of the lodge Benevolent Fund was received with immense applause as the brethren generally attiibuted mainly to his efforts the su-. cess of Alfred Sanderson at the last tlectk n of the Boys' School .

A choice bar . quet , provided by Bro . F . 11 . Clcmow , was partaken of when the lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards honoured the toasts and enjoyed some excellent singing by the Westminster Singers . After grace had been sung , Bro . S . James , W . M ., proposed the toasts of " The I Ijeen and the Craft , " " The M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " the M . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Karl of Lathom ; the Dep . Grand Master , Earl Amherst ; and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Replying to the latter , Bro . Archdeacon Sinclair said that was always a difficult

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toast to respond to , but on that occasion he felt more than his usual difficulty In answering to the kind remarks that had been made by the W . M . There were occasions on which it was almost impossible to express one's gratitude . He now desired to express his sincere obligation to the Gil ! e-y Lodge for the presence of its members at St . Paul ' s Cathedral , and for their kindness in the true difficulties they then experienced . There were , under the circumstances , the elements of a very strong sensation at the Cathedral on the 2 nd instant . The brethren were not present as he was at the west end of the Cathedral seeing to what could be done when the brethren came to that entrance , and

some one had forgotten to open the doors , and the brethren were kept waiting in a northeast wind longer than they should have been . When there were such elements for a journalistic sensation the brethren of the Gallery Lodge who were present and other journalists were most loyal and kind . No doubt that was a most historic occasion , and the most untoward circumstances must not be dwelt upon too strongly . He desired on behalf of the Cathedra ! authorities and on behalf of all others , Grand Lodge Officers included , to express their most sincere and hearty obligations to those who were present on the occasion .

Bro . Edward Terry , P . G . T ., also replied . Bro . George Tarran , I . P . M ., rose and said Worsbipful Master and brethren , as I . P . M . of the lodge it is my privilege and pleasure to submit the next toist . The toast 1 have to submit to you is one which , fortunately , needs very few words , it is " The Health of the VV . M . " ( Hear , hear . ) The W . M . is known to so many of us and wherever he is known he is universally beloved and respected . In both those walks of life in which he is most familiar—the Law Courts and the galleries of the Houses of

Parliament—he has won the esteem and respect of his fellow-workers , and I can so speak of him , although serving for some years on the same paper as himself , I did not know him so well as I do now , because I can speak of him now in connection with this lodge . I have frequently referred to him as possessing those Masonic virtues , fortitude , and charity , in a most remarkable degree , and I need not repeat what I have said before , I would only just say that during my year of office no officer has worked more loyall y than he and no more pains have been spared by anyone else to support me in the lodge

of instruction . ( Hear , hear . ) In giving the toast I may say I do appreciate the miny good principles and qualities of our W . M . ( Cheers . ) Bro . S . James , W . M .: Brethren , —I thank you most sincerely for the very kind and cordial manner in which the toast has been proposed and received . As I informed you on the occasion of my election to the chair , I shall spare no pains to make my year of office as successful as possible , and I trust that everything wffl pass off harmoniously . I do not think I shall hear a single jarring ' note when I say I intend to

follow in the footsteps of my immediate predecessor in the chair . I propose to have a ladies' night in February , and a pic-nic in the summer—two events to which our lady friends look forward to with great interest—and I trust that on both occasions I shall receive the loyal co-operation of every member of the lodge . But I do not intend to accept a Stewardship in either of the Masonic Institutions next year , and I will tell you why . Bro . Robbins , the indefatigable Treasurer of our Benevolent Fund , has worked very hard on behalf of the Sanderson case during the oast year , and very naturally he

wishes to represent the lodge as Stewa rd at the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Boys' School . To show my appreciation of the valuable services Bro Robbins has rendered to the lodge , I have resolved to waive any right I may have to represent you , and to do all 1 can to swell his list . Unfortunately , brethren , we have had to make more than one appeal to this noble Institution , and I ask everyone of you to do what you can in its behalf . Before I sit down I have to propose another toist , and that is " The Health of our I . P . M . " I think I may truly say that Bro . Tarran ' s year of office has been a grand

success , and is not likelyto be soon forgotten by any member of the lodge . Djring the 12 months he has occupied the chair he has redeemed every promise he made at the time of his election , and I am sure that you will all agree with me when I say that he has succeeded in a remarkable degree in strengthening the position of the lodge and increasing its popularity . Brethren , earlier in the evening I had the great pleasure of presenting our I . P . M . with the Past Master's jewel which you unanimously voted him last month , and I am sure we all hope he will be long spared to wear it , and that when he

does wear it he will think of the very happy year we have all spent together . Bro . George Tarran , I . P . M ., in returning thanks for the toast , said if we venture to give an account of our work of the year it looks like blowing our own trumpets , and I do not wish to do that . I only wish to say I endeavoured to do my best and to fulfil to the utmost of my ability the high traditions of the chair of this lodge which has been occupied by such distinguished pressmen , so many of whom I am glad to see here to-night . I am thankful , too , that during my year of office , through your generosity , the charity

box exceeded the sum ever collected in one year before , and up till now . My Steward ' s list was also the highest amount which Ins been obtained . I say " up till now , " because Bro . Robbins' year will be a record year . I hope he will double the amount of my list . ( Hear , hear . ) 1 hope , brethren , that this year before us will be one of great happiness and prosperity . I assure you that the jewel you presented me to-night will ever be most highly prized and valued by me , and 1 shall ever remember the kindness shown to me by all the brethren during my year of office . The other toasts were "The Initiate , " "The Savage Club Lodge , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters . " and "The Officers . "

Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 . The installation meeting of this distinguished and well-known musical lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C Id . Howlett , W . M . ; W . Wesche , S . W ., W . M . elect ; L . R . Dicksee , J . W . ; I . J . Lamigcon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Flood , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; R . J . Porter , J . D . ; J . A . Chalk , I . G . ; W . Salmon , D . C . ; J . J . Kern , A . D . C . ; W . H . Shiner , A . Toop , Trefelyn David , Wingrove J . Ives , H . J . Macfarlane , P . M ., P . G . O .: W .

J . Jaggard , H . I . Dudman , A . R . Shubrook , G . Briggs , F . Whatley , B . A ., J . Sinclair , P . Notcutt , T . II . B . Bolton , \ V . D . Bolton , VV . H . Bartlett , A . T . Chapman , F . J , Nye , C VV . Lloyd , and G . Harrison ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . R . Greenwood , P . M 2309 ; E . Blacknell , 140 ; L . Bernieri , 3 S 2 ; J . OHiver , 1 S 29 ; T . B . Colbran , I . P . M 1 . S 29 ; E . Rusbridge , J . W . 1 S 29 ; Id . James , I . G . 4 O 3 ; Id . King , 1630 , P . P . G . D . C . Bucks ; G . H . Kitson , P . M . 54 S ; W . Wills , P . M . 1901 ; A . Stanley , J . D . 2222 ; Id . Daintry , P . M . 737 , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . J . James , VV . M . 2218 ; and R . T . West , 1744 ; The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been reid and confirmed , the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . C . H . Howlett then proceeded with the impoitant task of installing his successor , Bro . W . VVescne , as

W . M ., which he performed in a mast commendable mmner . The newly-installed W . M . subsequently invested his officers , and the following are those appointed for the ensuing 12 months : Bios . L . R . Dicksee , S . W . ; E . Branscombe , P P . G . O . Surrey , J . W . ; J . J . Lamigeon , P . M ., Treas . ; Fred . Flood , P . M ., Sec . ; R . J . Porter , S . D . ; J . A Chalk , J . D . ; Walter Salmon , D . C . ; J . J . Kern , I . G . ; W . Id . Shiner , Org . ; G . C Tegetmeicr , A . Toop , Trefelyn David and Wingrove J . Ives , Stwds . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The usual addresses were given by Bro . C . Id . Howlett , I . P . M ., with marked effect . The W . M ., Bro . Wesche , initialed Messrs . L . V . Cockell and Hirry

Marriott , and his excellent working of the ritual was much appreciited by the numerous company , and it deserves special mention . Bro . II . J . Macfarlane , P . M ., stated thit he was going up as Steward at the forthcoming Centenary Festival of the Boys' Institution , and as the Mozart Lodge was the only one he intended to represent , he would do his very utmost to make his list one large in amount , and he urged the members to give liberally . Letters were read from Bros . J . D . Lington , D . G . D . C , and Charles T . Tyler , Prov . G . Sec , regretting their inability to attend , and it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Bro . Tyler on the death of his brother . The lodge was afterwards closed , and a binquet followed .

In proposing " The Prov . Grand Oificers , Present and Past , " the W . M . remirked that the lodge was honoured by having miny of the Prov . Grand Officers as members of the lodge , and he had much pleisure in coupling the name of Bro . II . J . Macfarlane , P . P . G . Org ., with the toast . Bro . Macfarlane responded and said he appreciated the great honour of being a Grand Officer of such an important Province—Surrey . He congratulated the W . M . on his excellent working that day , and said that it boded well for the next 12 months , and at the end of his term of office they would all be able to say that it would be impossible to have had a better W . M .

Bro . C . II . Howlett , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Wesche , " said they would give him a hearty greeting and send him home a hippy man . The W . M . would be able to do everything in the rituil , and there wis not the slightest doubt that he would be a great success as their ruler , and he felt he was expressing the sentiments of all the members > n wishing him a very happy and prosperous