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May bury Lodge ( No . 909 ) . — Ihe installation •ueting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the ' , ' - ' ih inst at the Inn's of Court Hotel , Lincoln's-Inn-¦ ields . Bro . Dr . D . M . Forbes , W . M ., presided . Bro . K Van Tromp , P . M ., took the S . W . 's chair , and Bro . 1 l <" . Woods P . M ., took the J . W . 's chair ^ There were also present : Bros . G . D . Lister , P . M ., Ireas . ; Geo .

Basset , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . bmallpiece , P . M . ; Dr . l < . loogood , S U . •I- J- Saunderman , J . D . ; Dr . J . Gordon , I . G . ; Dr . K . Evans , Stud . ; J . Owen Perry , Dr . J . F . Butler-Hogan , imlA R . Mayor . Visitors : Bros . Sir John Heron Maxwell , ilart . 4 O 0 ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; Walter 1 lope kirk , P . G , Purst . ; Alex . Ritchie , 173 ; Peter Greig , .,,,,, ; |) . F . Gcllion , VV . M . 2319 ; Joseph Stevenson , 1597 ; *

] ' H . Gordon , S 20 ; R . S . Sly , 10 S 3 ; Dr . Herbert , J . Uapow , P . M . 1900 ; and Dr . E . J . Reynold , 63 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes Bros . 1 F Butler-Hogan and A . R . Major were passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M . Bro . G . D . Lister , P . M ., was again unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Goddard , Tyler . The W . M . then vacated the chair , and

was replaced by Bro . G . D . Lister , P . M . Ihe Installing Master , Bro . Dr . J . F . Woods , I . P . M ., presented Bro . Dr . D . M . Forbes , who had been unanimously elected by the lodge W . M . a second time . The installation ceremony was very impressively given by Bro . G . D . Lister , P . M . Ihe Worshipful Master appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . F . Woods , I . P . M . ; Percy Collinson ,

S . W . ; Dr . F . Toogcod , J . W . ; J . J . Sandeman , S . D . ; Dr . John Gordon , J . D . ; Dr . Robert Evans , I . G . ; and J . Owen Perry , Stwd . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards duly honoured . The Worshipful Master submitted " The Oueen and the Craft , " and " Ihe M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales" whom he stated had been a zealous Mason for 25

, years ; and had been elected in 1 S 74 our Grand Master . Under his direction Freemasonry in England had prospered more than under the rule of any previous Master . The Worshipful . Master then proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B ., and W . Hopekirk , P . O . Purst ., suitably responded . Bro . Matier remarking that all the Grand

Officers were pleased at any time to visit lodges , in order that they might show their interest in the Craft generally , and in the promulgations of Ihe principles of the Order . The Immediate Past Master gave "The Health of the VV . M . " in very eulogistic terms , and stated that the brethren were so pleased with what Bro . Dr . Forbes had done for the lodge that they had unanimously elected him a

second time in succession their W . M . and he hoped that he would have the pleasure at their next meeting of presenting him with a jewel voted by the lodge . The W . M . thanked the brethren for their confidence , and said that it was a high honour to be chosen two years in succession , and pointedly remarked that the late Bro . Benjamin Webster ' s name as VV . M ., headed the banner

two years in succession , and that his ( the VV . M . s ) name would be at the foot of the banner , also repeated twice , which was rather unique . 'I hat he would try and emulate his distinguished predecessors , and follow the teaching of King Solomon in " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with all thy might , '' and thereby endeavour to merit their continued approbation .

In proposing "The I . P . M ., " the W . M . said that the lodge owed a deep debt of gratitude to Bro . Dr . Woods , not only for his conduct while in the chair , which was universally commended so much , so that he ( the W . M . ) felt that he had a most trying ordeal to succeed such a VV . M . ; but also they were grateful for his skill as a musician on the violoncello . The lodge was a highly musical one , and Bro .

Dr . Woods was their musical director . The l . P . M . was the most versatile man he knew of , and hoped that he might be long spared to the lodge . This toast was drunk most enthusiastically , and Bro . J . F . Woods replied in a few appropriate remarks . "The Installing Master" was replied to by Bro . G . D . Lister , P . M ., in a most amusing speech , stating the success

of the lodge was due to the "personal" of Bro . Forbes . He had been the means of bringing so many initiates and good joining members , that it was as now as numerous as he wished to see it . In giving the toast of " The Visitors , " the VV . M . said that the Maybury Lodge was seldom or ever without visitors , as they always gave them a hearty welcome . On the present occasion the lodge had been honoured by many

distinguished visitors , and after reading their names he said he would call upon to respond his friends Bros . Sir John Heron Maxwell , Bart ., who was and had been for several years Chairman of the fine old Charity , the Caledonian Asylum , and also one of its Treasurers , a position which his lather had also occupied for many years ; Alex . Ritchie , J . P . of the County of London , a member of the

Common Council , President of the Caledonian Society of London , and one of the most active and generous donors a " »» 'rec , 0 , s ° f "io Scottish Charities in London , as well asjMasomc Charities ; R . S . Sly , a member of the County Council of London ; and D . F . Gellion , who was VV . M . of the Scots Lodge , of which he ( the W . M . ) was a member . Bro . Sir John Maxwell , Bart ., said that he was an old

Mason , having initiated in the Apollo University , Oxford , TK f i 7 'Y lS 59 ' when the Karl of Lathom was initiated , that he had great pleasure in being present to see his nend , Bro . Dr . Forbes , in the chair of King Solomon , and uegged to thank them for their hospitality . Some mention lad been made of his connection with a Charitable Institution . Charit y was true Freemasonry , and the distinguishing characteristic " * *

of the Craft . "' il , -I" A 1 ; . Kitchie » > n reply , thanked the brethren for jneir hospitalit y , and said that he had enjoyed himself very much . Mention had been made of the " personal " of Bro . ur . forbes in the lodge , but he might inform them that his personality was just as prominent in the Scottish Charities , « J whose tunds he had been the means of bringing thousands

nil . ' ™ . " U . ' i ' ^' y and G . illien replied in similar terms , of the Pleasure they had in being present . give „ V y thew ! M T' ' ea ! , UrCr and SecKtMy" wls ncxt ditio n ;^ s o " un d ^ ' TreaS " SUted that the financial C 0 " - tha n L'L ! Je ti retary , ( Br 0 ' Gc 0 ' 13 asset P M' replied by conwZ '"^ 'hron for their continued confidence , and « SS *» b «* h «„ ™ having so able , affable , and ent a W'M- to govern and rule the lodge . During the

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past year they had had a good sample of the excellent work of which he was capable of , and we confidently look forward to the ensuing year that they would render every assistance and so would every officer of the lodge . For "The Past Masters , " Bro . Smallpiece , 1 . M ., replied .

" The Health of the Officers" was then given , and received with acclamation , Bro . J . Toogood briefly responding . The Tyler's toast brought the evening's enjoyment to a close , which , the ok ! members say , was one of the best in their remembrance .

Great Northern Lodge ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —A successful meeting was held in connection with this lodge on Thursday , the iSth instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , when there was a large attendance of li ethren , and Bro . George Ridout was duly installed as VV . M . Lodgewas opened by Bro . Frank Osborne , I . P . M ., supported by Bros . Geo . Ridout , S . W . ; James Bastow , J . W . ; the Rev . J . H . Rose , Chap . ; Sam . Webb , P . M .,

Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Davis , S . D . ; A . C . Doughty , J . D . ; T . G . Doughty , I . G . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., E . B . Homewood , and A . Kenningham , Stwds . ; E . Lancaster , P . M . ; T . Owen , P . M . ; J . Paul , P . M . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M . ; Caine , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . E . S . Sumner , W . M . 10 C 0 ; J . Ramage , no ; C . J . Taylor , VV . M . 19 S 7 ; VV . S . Hall , 2362 ; Wm . Senior ,

2190 ; R . C . Wills , P . P . G . W . Notts ; W . H . Bale , P . M ., Treas . S 7 ; E . Valeriani , P . M ., Sec . 16 S 7 ; W . W . Rowe , W . M . 2021 ; H . Tapley , P . M . 1076 ; W . E . Willby , I . P . M . 53 S ; W . Pown , P . M . 19 ; J . E . Bolton , I . P . M . 73 ; J . Jenkins , P . M . 1269 ; C . James , P . M . 15 ; T . W . Fisher , j . W . 192 ; J . W . Eavis , 754 ; VV . Bennentz , 1627 ; G . H . VV . Godee , P . M . 73 ; A . Chafer , 1351 ; F . Wild . SGg ; T . S . Henson , 1612 ; C . L . Tinney , P . M .

1319 ; A . G . Lee , 1743 ; VV . B . Murley , 171 S ; VV . T . Childs , 1692 ; VV . S . Hall , Grand Stwd . ; | . M . McL-od , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; F . W . Henwick , P . M . ' 54 S ; VV . F . Wilkinson , D . C . 742 ; O . Ricardo , 1426 "; T . W . Sandridge , S . D . 2 t ; J . E . Carver , VV . M . 129 S ; R . C . Wlison , S . W . 7 66 ; R . Shears , 2372 ; C . Jackson , P . M . 534 ; D . J . Luckhurst , 2021 ; C . Steel , P . M . 137 ; J . Reynolds , 315 ; J . S . Turner , 1716 ; J . Start , W . M . 1743 ; J- P .

Wallikc , 571 ; VV . A . Hazell , 2020 ; T . G . Jeffery , A . F . Harris , and W . VV . Lee , I . P . M . 23 S 1 . After formal business in the lodge had been transacted , Bro . George Ridout was presented as VV . M . elect by Bro . Kempton , P . M ., D . C , and was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Frank Osborne , I . P . M . The W . M . invested the following officers in an able manner : Bros . Jas . Bastow , S . W . ; Chas . Davis , J . W . ; Rev . I . H . Rose ,

P . M ., Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; A . C . Doughty , S . D . ; T . G . Doughty , I . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; E . B . Homewood , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., and C . T . Wilkinson , Stwds . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; and Rawles , Tyler . The lodge was closed after an appeal had been made to the brethren by the VV . M . to support a candidate at the next election of the Girls' School , this being her first £ nd

last chance of obtaining admission . A choice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . Frank Osborne , l . P . M ., in rising to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " said he knew it would be well received , for they could not possibly drink the health of a better Master than they had at the present time . They had

already seen something of Bro . Ridout ' s working , and knew him as a good fellow and a thorough good Mason . It was a good thing to know that he ( the I . P . M . ) was succeeded by so excellent a Master and he congratulated the lodge on possessing so worthy and distinguished an occupant of the chair . Bro . George Ridout , W . M ., in reply , said : Brethren , I feel somewhat as Tennyson must have done when he wrote

" Oh ! would that my tongue could utter Those thoughts that arise in me . " However , 1 thank you from the bottom of heart for the very kind way in which thetoastof my health has been proposed and received . 1 take this opportunity of expressing to you how deeply alive 1 am to the responsibilities connected with this honourable positi on—the responsibility of maintaining the integrity and good name of this lodge . This , brethren ,

I cannot do without your assistance , and from the kindly expressions and congratulations I have received 1 venture to think that I have your confidence . At any rate , there is not a brother in the lodge with whom I am at variance , or against _ whom I entertain feelings of animosity ; and I think this can be said respectively of every brother in the lodge , so that we can work together with that love and harmonv that should at all times characterise Freemasons .

That being so , I ask you as your Master to support me in upholding the strength and honour of the lodge , and in doing so I would urge you to practise out of the lodge those precepts you are taught in it , so that the uninitiated or popular world may form a favourable opinion of our Institution . I want the record of this lodge to become history , so that when you and I shall be summoned from this sublunary abode , and the banner of Freemasonry is handed

down to our children ' s children , they may find written in one corner what the brethren of the Great Northern Lodge have done for the good of Freemasonry in general , and of this their mother lodge in particular . The VV . M . then proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " and said he was only echoing the feelings of every member when he conveyed to Bro . Osborne , l . P . M ., their hearty thanks for the zeal and assiduity with which

he has conducted the affairs of the lodge during the past twelve months . He was therefore proud , as their humble representative , to have the privilege of pinning upon Bro . Osliorne ' s breast a Past Master ' s jewel , as a small token of respect , and sincerely tiusted their l . P . M . might be spared many years to wear it . Bro . Frank Osborne , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kindness of the VV . M . and brethren , and for the handsome jewel presented to him , which he should always consider as

the greatest prize he possessed . He felt he had not quite deserved it , but he had done his best , and could do no more . There was one matter to which he would refer . Having passed the chair he wished to go further , and represent the lodge at one of the Charities . It was his intention to act as Steward for the Girls' School , that Institution being selected as they had a case they were trying to get elected . That was the candidate ' s first and last application , and if their efforts were not successful all their efforts would be

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thrown away . When he first came into the lodge 11 years ago , the brethren were congratulating themselves on the victory of a similar case for the Boys' Scho . il , and what the lodge could do then it could surely do now . Bra . R . C . Wills , P . P . G . W . Notts , replied for "The Visitors , " and said the proposition of the toast by the W . M . showed them they were heartily welcome . It was a

pleasure to him to see the great strides made : n Masonry in the towns and counties he visited . He wished to compliment the Installing Master and the Master who was installed and was sure there was a great future before the lodge . Uro . VV . E . Willby , l . P . M . 53 S , also replied , and said there was something of the Jonathan and David type between the W . M . and himself . The lodge he represented

was moreover entwined with that lodge in the same way . At a recent meeting of the La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , when the Fifteen Sections were worked , Bros . Paul , P . M . ; Hemming , P . M . ; and Osrnnre , P . M ., were the principal officers . He wished the VV . M . every success during his year . Bro . Wm . Senior , 2190 , remarked that in the W . M . ' s

invitation there was no word that he wjuld have to respond to a toast . He had been making notes respecting Freemasonry for many years past and had he known he would have to reply he would have worked up those notes into a speech , including the history , literature , and ethics of the subject . He knew something above the little customs of the Craft , and that the first thing he had to do was to

"butter" the W . M . It was an unfortunate thingthat he knew the W . M . so well , because it prevented him from saying what from his heart of hearts he would say . Although he ( B o . Senior ) was a bad Mason , never having had the opportunity of attending lodges of instruction , yet there was no more enthusiastic Mason in the room than himself ; and when the wheel of fortune went round and

deposited him in some little bower where he could work up his little notes he had taken , he meant to devote the evening of his life to certain things about Freemasonry . He had returned from Australia , and during the past thirteen years had seen many lodges where the working had not been done badly , but he had never seen the work done so well as that night in an atmosphere that indicated the work was

always done well . The W . M . went through his work with that beautiful slowness of speech that always denoted the Master , and in all matters of oratory , especially the oratory that required impressiveness , the great thing was not to let the gavel run into the square , but to speak the words slowly and impressively . Bro . White , P . M ., a well-known London Mason , induced him to become a Freemason before

departing for Australia , where he was appointed District Grand Assistant Editor , and at a special meeting was presented with a jewel with a suitable inscription , which he now took the liberty of flashing at Masonic meetings . Bros . H . T . Read , P . M ., and Caine , P . M ., responded for " The Past Masters , " after which " The Treasurer and Secretary" were duly honoured .

Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., said that as the first W . M . of the lodge and without egotism he might say the principal founder , he was extremely proud to find such a noble lot of men supporting the Master . He believed the right man was in the right place in the chair , and he wished Bro . Ridout a successful year of office . Bro . VV . Cleghorne , P . M ., Sec , replied , stating that the

I . P . M . had left the VV . M . the largest balance ever handed over in the history of the lodge . Bro . Rev . J . H . Rose , P . M ., Chap ., responded to the toast of " The Chaplain , " which was very cordially received . He said it would require a strong power to draw him away from that lodge , and mentioned an invitation he had received for an installation that day in the same building . He had

just paid a visit to the Globe Lodge for a few minutes , and round them listening to " Excelsior , " which he had just previously heard in this Great Noithern Lodge . Freemasonry meant the uplifting of their fellow creatures by the law of love . The distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart was charity , but he wished it had not been described so , for few people associated with it its proper meaning of

love . Ihe motto of Freemasonry was " Excelsior "—the uplifting of others not by force , not by law , but by love . Bro . J . Bastow , S . W ., and C . Davis , J . W ., acknowledged "The Officers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant meeting . Under the direction of Bro . Alfred Kenningham , the following artistes assisted in a musical programme : Miss Elsie Mackenzie , Miss Ada Kempton , and Bros . C . J . Taylor , and C E . Tinney .

Metropolitan Lodge ( No . 1507 ) . — At Anderton ' s Hotel , on the evening of the 17 th inst ., Bro John G . McEwan , VV . M ., presided over the regular meet ing of this loJge , assisted hy Bros . R . VV . Fraser , I . P . M . VV . M . Stiles , P . M . ; Scales , P . M . ; Edwards , P . M . ; Lovegrove , P . M . ; Davey , P . M . ; Bates , P . M . ; F . J . Perks , P . M ., Sec . ; G . VV . Knight , P . M . ( acting S . W .,

in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Alaway ); Saunders , J . W . ; Bate , S . D . ; Moggridge , J . D . ; Paine , I . G . ; Barry , D . C ; Hawkins , Steward ; and about 50 others . The visitors present included Bros . Cruickshank , P . M . 1777 ; Saunders , ififiy ; Worrall , 7 G 6 ; Richardson , S . W . 157 ; Cox , S . D . 804 ; Brinkworth , 40 ; T . W . Hardy , 2190 ; Palmer , 21 S 2 ; Hart , 957 ; Bestow , S . D . 2374 ; and Scurrah , P . M . 2271 .

Bros . Sargent and Campbell were raised to the Degree of M . M ., and Bros . Jackson and Bocock were passed to the Degree of F . C . Subsequently at the banquet Bro . VV . M . Stiles said he had been nominated a candidate for the post of Grand Treasurer by Bro . Lord George Hamilton , and he was pleased to say that his good friend , Bro . VV . Shurmur , P . M . 2374 , who had also been nominated , had retired in his

favour , and would do all he could to aid him in his candidature . The brethren and visitors present unanimously promised him their support . The musical arrangements were under the careful management of Bro . Jackson . Bros . Cruickshank , Moggridge , Barry , and others contributed to the harmony of this very successful and pleasant evening .

Bromley St Leonard Lodge ( No . 1805 ) , —There was a large muster of brethren at the installation meeting of this lodge held at the Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road , E ., on Tuesday , the iGth inst ., the members and visitors making a total of 130 . Amongst the members present were Bros . Maxlield Mead , W . M .: George E