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In suitable terms the W . M . gave the toast of "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bro . Pyle , P . M ., and three othe * s , whom he asked to respond . Bro . Pyle , P . M ., in reply , paid a tribute to the excellent working of Bro . Dodson . He thought the W . M . had begun his reign well and that it would end so . Bros . Bulow , Stimson , Kaufmann , and Smith also

responded in appropriate terms . "The Past Masters" was next given , to which Bro . Christian replied , that if ever called upon the Past Masters would be only too happy to render any assistance . A splendid banner was on view in the banqueting room , which the W . M . stated had been presented to the lodge by Urn . Bettson , who had been initiated a little time back .

This announcement was received with applause , and after repeated calls Bro . Bettson said that it was a pleasure to him that the lodge had accepted the banner . The next toast was "The Officers , " the W . M . miking special mention of Bro . Burleton , P . M ., Treas ., and Bro . Baron , Sec , and remarking that they were both efficient and indefatigable officers .

Bro . Burleton , in reply , gave some good advice to the younger members as to how they should conduct themselves both in the lodge and at the banqueting table . Bro . Baron , Sec , also replied . It was a great honour to him to have been re-elected , and he would do his utmost to further the interests of the lodge and the welfare and happiness of the members .

Kros . D'Ardenne , J . W . ; Robinson , I . G . ; and Purkiss , Stwd . , * also responded . The W . M . gave the toast of "The Misonic Press , " cnupled with the name of our representative , Bro . R . T . West , and Bro . Holland , who both responded . In proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Arthur Clemow for the splendid banquet that night , Bro . Dodson stated that it had given every satisfaction . Bro . Clemow made a suitable reply , remarking that he

was pleased with the kind appreciation of the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a highly satisfactory and hapoy meeting . The W . M . had provided an excellent concert , in which Miss Kate Stainer , Miss M . Laird , Bros . Alison Lister , Hubert Delma , and Dodscn took part , Bro . Delma acting as musical director in an able manner . The ladies deserve special mention , and are to be congratulated on their sweet and exquisite singing .

John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . —On the occasion of the 24 th anniversary and installation meeting a large number of members , together with 34 visitors , assembled at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., to celebrate the occasion and take part in the proceedings of this well-known and prosperous lodge . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the

last meeting read and approved , the accounts were adopted , and several other business matters before the lodge were transacted in the usual way . Messrs . T . O'Connor , J . J . Cartlidge , and J . H . T homas were initiated , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . W . C . Fox , the retiring W . M . Bro . F . Varley , the VV . M . elect , wfis presented by Bro . Dr . Hogg , P . M ., P . U . D ., to Bro . F . Dangerfield ,

P . M ., the Installing Master , to receive at his hands the htn « fit of installation . The W M . then proceeded with the appointment of his officers as follows : Bros . Walter C . Fox , l . P . M . ; E . G . Packman , S . W . ; James Evans , I . W . j J . Brockett Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Robertson Repp , Sec ; John Barlow , / . P ., S . D . ; R . J . Langlev , l . D . * . Beniamin Honker . I . G . Mninr I . Hpatnn . P . M .

DC ; J . H . Haine , A . D . C ; William Henry , P . M ., Org . ; A . Dangerfield , Asst . Org . ; E . T . Pearce and C . S . Ktfford , Stwds . ; and J . W . Freeman , Tyler . The usual addresses were rendered in a very efficient manner by Bro . John Brockett Sorrell , P . M . and Treasurer . All Masonic business being enc ' e 1 , the lodge was closed , and the brethren and their visitors subsequently adjourned lo the Freemasons' Tivern to dinner . After an excellent banquet the VV . M . pr < p ised thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily received .

Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., in replying on behalf of the Grand Officers , said it was gratifying to see Freemasrnry flourishing and making so much progress , and i ; . hed the W . M . every success . The I . P . M ., Bro . W . C Fox , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that he was glad to see the brethren had the riiihi brother in the right place , and was sure he would obey and efficiently discharge his important duties .

The toast received a very cordial greeting , and the Worshipful Master , in reply , said he thanked the l . P . M . and brethren most sincerel y for the very kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received . The installation had been to him a crown of joy and pleasure , and would never be effaced from his memory . It had been his desire for some time to occupy the chair , and considered

it a great honour to be W . M . of so important a lodge , and if the brethren came to the conclusion when he ranked with the Past Masters that he had done his duty he would W extremel y gratified . His intention was to do all in his power , as he had done in the past , for the good of Freemasonry , and this lodge in particular . In giving " The Initiates , " the W . M . observed that he

was very pleased to have the pleasure of proposing that toast , as he was honoured with three initiates , and accorded , , a" a bearty welcome , and he had no doubt that they would not onl y be good Masons , but would add to the strength and high reputation of the lodge . oros . O'Connor , Cartlidge , and Thomas appropriately responded .

1 be W . M . next gave the toast of " The Visitors . " He was proud to see so distinguished a company present , and (• marked that the vi itors who once honoured the lodge with tncir presence usually honoured the brethren with their company again , and hoped that they had all spent a very Pleasant evening . He coupled with the toast ( which was "eartil y received ) the names of Bros . J . Hassell , P . P . G . D .

^" j ester ; N . W . Simmonds , P . P . G . S . B . Suffolk ; Arthur B u n ' / * ' 9 i and R . Davies , P . M . 128 S . L . * Hassell , in responding , congratulated the W . M . on aying excellent officers , and expressed his thanks for the "' joyable evening he had spent . no ;/ 0 * Simmonds stated it was very important to have ° ™« rs wtl ! up in their work . , ro . Green observed that the work had been all thit could "eaesired . kiiHu ° ? vies thanked the W . M , and brethren for their K ' <* hosp , ta | ity .

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The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Installing Master , and the rest of the Past Masters , " stating the l . P . M . was connected with no less than eight different lodges in Sheffield , and came from that town to be present at the meetings of that lodge . He also complimented Bro . Dangerfield for his impressive rendering of the installation ceremony , and Bro . J . B . Sorrell for his very able delivery of the addresses .

The l . P . M . thanked the brethren for so cordially drinking his health , and hoped he would have the honour and pleasure of wearing the handsome Past Master ' s jewel , pinned on his breast by the W . M . that evening , for very many years to come . Bro . Dangerfield , P . M ., was glad to hear that the services he had rendered gave the W . M . and brethren so much satisfaction .

Bro . Major Heaton , P . M ., also responded in appropriate terms . The next toasts were "The Treasurer , Bro . | . B . Sorrell , P . M . ; " " The Secretary , Bro . R . J . Reep ; " and "The Officers of the Lodge . " Ihe Worshipful Master , in speaking of his officer- ; , expressed his most sincere regret at the absence of their energetic and beloved Secretary through illness , and hoped the day would not be far distant to greet

him as W . M . of the lodge . I he way in which he discharged his duties had won for him the affection and gratitude of everyone connected with the lodge . Bro . Sorrell , P . M ., responded to the toast of theTeasurer and Secretary in eloquent terms , and remarked that the W . M . had made a good beginning , which augured well for the future .

Bros Packman , S . VV ., and Evans , J . W ., ably replied on behalf of themselves and brother officers , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable and successful evening to a close . The musical arrangements were admirably carried out under the direction ot Bro . Price . The artistes were Miss Masie Riverdale , Miss Beatrice Bixter , Mr . Sadleur Brown , and Bros . Walter Syckelmoore and Roland Henry .

Ley Spring Lodge ( No . 159 8 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when Bro . Jihn Dipple , W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of K . S . There was a large gathering of the Craft , among whom were the following members of the lodge : Bros . L . Lewis , P . M . ; J . W . Roberts , P . M . ; W . Brown . P . M . ; Vv . C . Claridge , P . M . ; Thomas

Pargeter , P . M . ; R . S . Walker , P . M . ; L . Turner , P . M . ; 4 . A . Timbrell , P . M . ; W . J . Ramsey , P . M . ; | . H . Brown , C Thorn is , | . Margetts , J . Galloway , J . T . Smith , T . A . Bianchi , W . J . Drake , G . Hopkins , H . Bawtre , H . How , G . Turner , A . Jeffreys , J . Prahl , E . Edwards , | . Bane . E . Bane , H . R . Smith , F . Field , VV . Taylor , F . Dutch , R . Ward , C . Higgins , B . Spackman , C . Musgrave , W . Jennings , A . Algar , and J . Laurance . Amongst the

visitors were Bros . G . Ward-Verry , P . M ., P . P G . Std . Br . ; W . Shurmer , P . M . 2734 . P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; J . ' * . White , W . M ., VV . L . ( row , I . P . M .. W . Harris , P M ., C D . Mears , P . M ., J . Tytheridge , P . M ., and J . Magub , of 1076 ; T . Swain , P . M . 22 G 4 ; VV . Wisborrow , P . M . 16 S 7 ; A . Peterkin , P . M . 1 S 05 ; J . P . M . ore , P . M . 13 ; S . Sharp , P . M . 2374 * , W . Dawsoi P . M . 122 S ; W . Dallimore , W . M . 87 ; W . Arber , P . M . 206 ; H . Dipple , P . M .

171 ; C Wilkes , P . M . SjS ; C . Rawle , P . M . 1685 j C . ( utchey , P . M . 161 S : F . Kicardo , VV . M . 26 ; A . Hawey . W . M . 1963 ; E . Turnbull , SI ) , [ go ; C . Trotter , J . D , 190 j j . Bowen , 1 S 16 ; M . Himmetl , 2353 ; J . Cutler . 2374 ; A . Abraham , 205 ; G . Munday , Sgo ; A . Guenvult , 42 o ; F . Smith , 1457 ; J . Isaacs , 1227 ; VV . Isaacs , 179 ; VV . Bewies , 215 ; C . Morgan , 1357 ; VV . Child * , 1 O 92 ; F . Shepherd , 3 : F . R . ib itson , 326 ; T . P . Moore 13 ; VV . Kind , 14 S 9 ; VV . Heath , 136 ( 11 j . Brooke ,

, S . W . 1452 ; VV . Wood , 1 O 72 ; G . Clirkson , 1329 ; R . Stamp , 2396 ; F . l . ' plett , S 61 ; J . Plume , 700 ; C . ( oily , P . M . and Sec , and G . Weaver , of 1472 ; and others . Dr . John F . Taylor , a candidate , was unanimously elected and initiated , and Bro . Launnce was raised , both ceremonies being admirably pei f irm'd by the VV . M ., Bro . W . [ . Ramsey . Bro . Pargeter P . M ., tnen , by special request , assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and Bro .

Dipple having been presented , was obligated and duly installed . He appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Brown , S . W . ; J . Margetts , J . W . ; W . H . Allaway , Treas . ; VV . C . - . land ** . P . M ., Sec ; J . T . Galloway , S . D . ; j . P . Smyth , 1 . 1 ) . * , J . Smith , I . G . ; T . Pargeter , P . M ., D . C ; G . F . Hipkin-i , A . D C . j and A . VV . Jeffreys and E . Edwards . Stewards . Bro . Pargeter then delivered the addresses , and finished a most

impressive ceremony , for which he . was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and for which he returned thanks . Bro . Ramsey was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , and , after other lodge business had been transacted , the lodge was closed . The banquet having been partaken of , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts .

Bro . Ramsey , I . P . M ., in prop ising the toast of "The W . M ., " said that he and Bro . 1 'lpple were initiated in the lodge on the same evening , and had worked together through the various offices below the chair . They had had an opportunity ot seeing how well Bro . Dipple had discharged the duties of those offices , and now that he had arrived at the proud position of W . M . he felt sure that Bro . Dipple would be an honour to the lodge .

Bro . Dipple , in reply , said he hardly knew how to thank Bro . Ramsey for his kind remarks and the brethren for their hearty reception of ihe same . It was quite true , as Bro . Ramsey said , that they were initiated the same evening . He also referred to the good work done in and for ihe lodge by the Past Masters . That night he did not intend to say much , but promised to make a speech on the occasion of their next meeting " three feet long . " He concluded by

heartily thanking them for their kindness to him that night and also in the past . Bro . Pargeter , in responding to a hearty reception of the toast ot " The Ins-ailing Officer , " said that he had said in the lodge all that he could say as to the carrying out of his duty , so that nothing was left except fjr him to say

that if he had pleased them that was his reward . Bro . Shurmur responded for " The Visitors , " and spoke highly of the working both uf Bros . Rimsey and Pargeter . He also spoke in flattering terms of the excellent manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers , and declared that he had never seen better working in any lodge . He

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had had many invitations to the lodge , and they might depend that that visit would not be his last . Bro . Bear also responded . Several other toasts were honoured , and , with harmony an 1 good fellovship , a most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren .

Selwyn Lodge ( No . 1901 ) . —The installation meeting of this popular and nourishing South London lodge was held at the East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , S . E ., on Thursday , the 20 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Lightfoot , VV . M . ; B . Morgan , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Briant , J . W . : W . Wills , l . P . M . ; E . Eagle , Treas . j L . E . Kagle , P . M ., Sec .: H . R . Hobbs , S . D . ; T . Gay

J . D . ; A . H . Fraser , I . G . ; W . H . Hook , P . M ., D . C . ; F . Pow , A . D . C ; J . Evans , Org . ; S . George , J . H . Stevenson , and F . H . Ford , Stwds . ; W . Davies , P . M . ; R . Anderson , P . M . ; E . Gauntlett , P . M . ; J . Wimble , P . M . ; J . Bowler , Tyler ; W . J . Alford , J . Heath , J . Causton , C A . Adams , J . S . Pointon , W . Bradshaw , C Barton , J . H . May , H . Sweeting , J . R . Morphew , Jos . Dickason , L . Maybaum , J . H . Baxter , H . Sercombe , H . 'D .

1 redray , C . H . Marnson , A . Campb-11 , A . Strascheneider , L . | . Skates , W . H . Lee , VV . A . Hine , H . M . Frost , R . H . Frost , A . Coleman , R . Weddall Thomas , W . Ferris . R . Bossomaier , A . Cartwright , J . Frampton , and J . P . Glanville . Visitors : Bros . H . C Hunt , 134 ; C M . Morris , 1571 ; G . E . May , 2272 ; Dr . PhilipS . O'Brien , Chap . 1297 ; J . J . Shelvey , 101 ; G . Tennant , 9 ; W .

Campbell , S . W . 295 ( I . C ) , * W . T . SneU , l . D . 1 S 1 S ; F . Flood , S . W . 1929 ; C H . Wade , 1185 ; VV . H . Duffield , 766 ; G . F . Harrap , 12 S 8 ; J . W . C . Ring , P . M . 1269 ; J . Simpson , P . M . 177 , P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; S . F . Scammell , 2272 ; A . J . Millington . J . W . 1227 ; J . C . Reynolds , 1329 ; andC . H . Stone , W . M . 507 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed , Bros . Strascheneider and Skates were passed to the Degree of F . C , on the conclusion of which Bro . j . Lightfoot , W . M ., addressed Bro . L . E . Eagle , P . M . and Sec , in the foil--wing words : Bro . Dr . Eagle , as you are fully aware the brethren at our last meeting unanimously voted you a Secretary ' s jewel to express in an outward and visible manner that inward grace and brotherl y feeling they

entertain towards yiu fpr your valuable services during many years as Semtary of the lodge . It is my pleasing duty to carry out that decision by now investing you with this beautiful jewel as a mark of esteem whi ' h is emphasised by the fact that the brethren have determined to give you an unofficial presentation of a French cli ck and candelabra to which every brother has subscribed ; our dear sister , Mrs . Eagle , having selected it . May the G . A . U . T . U . give

you inci eased health and strength to wear the jewel fur many years is the tamest prayer of all present . Bro . L . E . Eagle most appropriately acknowledged the handsome testimonial . The report of the Auditors was received and adopted . Bro . B . Morgan S . VV . and W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . W . Wills , I . P . M ., to receive the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a masterly manner by Bro . J . Lightfoot . The investiture of officers was next procaded with as follows : Bros . I . Lightfoot , l . P . M . ; A .

Briant , S . W . ; H . R . Hobbs , J . W . ; L . E . Eagle , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ( deferred ); W . H . Hook , P . M .. D . C . j T . VV . Gay , S . D . ; A . H . Fraser , J . D . ; F . E . Pow , I . G . ; J . H . StevenS'in , A . D . C . ; S . George and F . H . Kurd , Stewards ; J . Dickison , Charity Steward ; j . Evans , Oa ' . ; and I ' , Bowler , Tyler . The addresses were impressively delivered by Bro . J . Lightfoot . Two

propositions were handed in for initiation at the next meeting , which augurs well . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet provided by Bro . H . Reed , to which ample justice was done , and which gave satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in an appreciative

style . The toast of " The Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M .. and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " received the honour which is- due to such excellent workers . Bro . J . Lightf > ot next gave the toast of " The Worshi pful Master , " stating hat in his capacity as I . P . M ., it gave him great satisfaction in presenting , as to his mind it was one of great importance . The VV . M ., holding that orou-i

position in his mother lodge , like a dutiful son , would do his very utmost to further its interests . He had known the W . M . years before he became a Mason , and always found him a man of sterling worth . The desire of the brethren was that he might have good health to carry out his duties effectually , and in order to enable him to do so , he ( Bio . Lightfoot ) had much pleasure , indeed , in assisting him , by

presenting the lodge with a silver inlaid ivory gavel . The toast was drunk most cordially . In reply , Bro . Morgan thanked the brethren for such a kind reception . His feelings were more than he could adequately express . He little thought when first invested with the collar of Organist of the lodge he should reach that proud position . All the offices of the lodge had been filled by him

faithfully , and to the best of his ability , and now having been placed in the chair of K . S . by the suffrages of the brethren , he hoped , with the able assistance of his officers , to carry out the duties with the same faithfulness , which would reflect credit upon himself , and to the satisfaction of the brethren . Ihe Worshiplul faster next gave the toast of " The

Installing Master , " which he knew would be received with enthusiasm . The manner in which the addresses were given really showed what the heart was truly dictating . His merits were well known to all the brethren . The climax of his most successful year of office was the splendid jewel voted by the brethren , unanimously indicating their respect , love , and esteem . It gave the W . M . intense

pleasure in pinning it to the breast of Bro . Lightfoot , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . would long spare him to wear it , and at the same time to assure him he had the affection of every brother of the Selwyn Lodge . Bro . Lightfoot , in an able reply , dilated upon the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , the beauties of the ceremony , and its power in advancing all that is good ,

yet even without religion , upon which its foundation is laid , would be nothing . His had been a labour of love in the chair , and he was deeply grateful to the G . A . O . T . U ., wl o had enabled him toe 11 ry out the duties to the satisfaction of the brethren . He trusted the brethren would do their best in order to secu . e the election of Bro . Marsh as an annuitant on the Benev lent Institution . He most sincerely thanked them for their hearty appreciation .