The Somersetshire Lodge, No. 2925.

The Worshipful Master in response , thanked the Brethren for the toast . He considered it a great honour to be Installed Master of the Somersetshire Lodge in London , particularly when he looked at the distinguished roll of Masters that had preceded him- The Right Hon . the Earl of Cork and Orrery , W . Bro . T . Whitemore Chant , and W . Bro . Henry Newland .

It was a difficult task to follow in the steps of such brilliant Masons , but he would do his best , and hoped to give satisfaction to the . brethren .

\ V . Bro . T . Adolphus Bullock , P G . Swd . Br ., in proposing the toast of "The Installing Master , and the Immediate Past Master , " expressed satisfaction that the W . M . had entrusted it to him , although the toast would require little embellishment as both were so well known as to make recapitulation of their qualities unnecessary . When the lodge was founded it

attracted more than usual attention , when it became whispered that the Provincial Grand Master of Somersetshire had associated himself with the lodge . Its success was immediately assured . They had witnessed the splendid rendering of the ceremony of installation , and they knew also that Lord Dungarvan , before he succeeded to liis present title , and up to the present time , devoted far more than the average amount of time to the science of Masonry . When he had

vacated the chair of hirst Master , he did not abandon his interest , but honoured them by his presence and charmed them by his courtesy , thus enhancing his services to the lodge . Of their Immediate Past Master he could say that he had been a consistent and steady supporter to the lodge . He had paid all necessary attention to details in committee , and his

actions appealed to the members more . strongly than any words of his could do . The Rt . Hon the Earl of Cork and Orrery , in response , expressed his opinion that it was a moot point to decide which was the more difficult—to listen unblushingly to the nice things , or to reply to them .

It had been a great pleasure to him lo perform the Installation Ceremony , and he was pleased to be the link between Somersetshire Masons in the Province and in London , and they certainly could not describe him as the *' missing link . " He suggested to London Masons that they should visit the Province of Somersetshire , and show them

London working . He thanked the brethren for the kind support they had always accorded him . The I . P . M ., W . Bro . Henry Newland , responding , thanked the brethren for their reception of the toast . Hehad done his best to promote harmony , and he took this opportunity of testifying how loyally he had been supported

by every member in the Somersetshire Lodge . He would ever appreciate the jewel presented to him as a memento of his happy year of office .

W . Bro . A . G . Wedmore , D . C , proposing the toast of ' The Visitors , " said that it was very nice to hold the winning brief , for such was the toast of the visitors . They had many distinguished brethren there that evening , including Dr . W . Harlowe Davis , from America . He would briefly extend a hearty welcome to them in the name of their lodge , and he

knew the toast would be received with cordiality . The toast was responded lo by Bros . T . J . Grandy , Major | . R . Paull , C A . Gompertz , II . Butt , and A . E . Eobbins .

\\ . Bro . T . Whitemore Chant , proposing the t . last ol " The Masonic Institutions , " said that they , the Institutions were the pride of every Mason , and the surprise of the whole world . It was not necessary for him to dilate upon the Masonic Charities as they were known and appreciated by all present . They had two of the Secretaries present ,

W . Bro . J . M . McLeod , of the Royal . Masonic Institution for Hoys , and W . Bro . P . Colville Smith , of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution - - one to thank them for favours

received , and the other to anticipate favours to come . W . Bro . J . M . McLeod , responding , took the opportunity of thanking the lodge , and Somersetshire brethren generally , tor the noble support they had given the Institution , and the generous appeal to support their Provincial Grand . Master He could inform the brethren that the total amount collected

under Lord Cork , President of the three Institutions , amounted to £ . " 65 , 000 . He took this opportunity of thanking the I . P . M ., W . Bro . Hemv Newland , for his vigorous services at the recent festival . W . Bio . P . Colville Smith responded to the toast briefly , as he contended that no words were necessary on such an

occasion as the present installation , and he knew that the members of the . Somersetshire Lodge did not fail to remember those less fortunatel y situated . They would not forget the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , They had already done well for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and a little bird had whispered to him that they intended considering

the claims of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . which was already relieving six hundred Freemasons and Widows . If an appeal was made to them , they would answer as West Countrymen ' s warm hearts and ready sympathies knew how .

The Worshipful Master , proposing the toast ot " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said , that they had a Treasurer » f quality , a Grand Officer , a Mason of experience , who succeeded in his aim in securing a good balance , was a good Officer , and able in speech ; the lodge were fortunate i : i having such a Treasurer . In W . Bro . F . Trehawke Davies they had a most experienced Secretary , whose loyal devotion to the lodge tickled considerably to their great

success . W . Bro . T . A . Bullock responding , thanked the W . M . i ' or his kind remarks , he trusted his devotion to the lodge as Treasurer was beyond doubt , and he was glad he had been successful in keeping the lodge in funds . Two things which he thought made a successful Treasurer—he was helped by

the willingness of the brethren to pay , also by having as a colleague , a Secretary able t" do his work well . W . Bro . F . Trehawke Davies slated , that he had his reward for his labours in the fact that the lodge aud all its members worked happily and harmoniously together . It gave him great satisfaction to be in a position to look after

the welfare of others . This was one of the duties ol a secretary , and he tried at all times to fulfil that duty , and was p leased lo hear he had been successful . The toast of "The Officers" followed , and was replied to by the Senior Warden , Bro . F . Clifford Goodman . The " Tyler ' s Toast " brought a very successful evening to a close .

150th Anniversary Of The Phœn Ix Lod Ge, No . 9 4, Sunderland.

150 th Anniversary of the Ph ? nix Lodge , No . 94 , Sunderland .

''PHE 130 th anniversary of the Pluenix Lodge , No . 94 on I the roll of the Grand Lodge , was celebrated on October 4 H 1 , at the Freemasons' Hall , Queen Street East , Sunderland . There was a very large attendance of brethren . The W . M ., Bro . H . C . Pape , presided ,

and was supported by a large number ol officers and brethren . After the usual Masonic business , the brethren joined in procession and marched in their regalia , headed by the Police Band and carrying their ancient lodge banner to the Sunderland Parish Church , where there was a good attendance ot

the families and friends of the members . The service was conducted by the Rev . Bro . Dr . T . Randell . P . P . G . C , Reel n ; and the Prov . Grand Chaplain assisted . An eloquent and appropriate address was delivered by Dr . Randell , who i-ok for his text , " Wherefore comfort yourselves together , and

edify one another , even as also ye do . " He spoke briefly in defence of Freemasonry , which he thought was always in danger of being misunderstood through it being a secret society . He then referred to the Masonic Charitable Institutions , and lo the scope of their work , concluding with the assertion that if the text he had chosen for his discourse was