Metropolitan.

May , W . M . 15 ; R . AV . Little , P . M . 975 ; A . A . Pendlebury , P . M . 1056 ; T . L . Fox , P . M . 19 ; E . Harris , P . M . 73 ; H . M . Levy , R . W . Aaron , and E , P . Albert , P . AI . ' s 18 S ; W . Dodd , S . D . 1194 ; AV . Mackev , P . M . 8 G 1 ; W . Bourne , S . W . 749 ; G . Pymm , J . D . 749 ; H . ' Massey , S . AA . 619 ; E . Palmer , LG . 11 ; G . Kins , S . W . 172 ; W . Watson , S . W . 861 : G . Tedder , 11 ; J . Glass , 700 ; A . May , 1 G 7 ; and G . King , 144 .

LODGE OE INDUSTRY ( Xo . 186 ) . —The annual gathering of the brethren of this highly flourishing lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday evening , 28 th ult ., for the installation of officers and for other business . After the lodge had been opened in duo form and solemn prayer , the business of the first degree was completed , and the lodge was duly opened in the second degree , when two brethren were admitted to the mysteries of that degree . The principal business

of the evening , viz ., the installation of Bro . AVilliam Mann as AV . M ., was afterwards ably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Bartlett , in the presence of a large number of the brethren and visitors , who had assembled to do honour both to the retiring and to the incoming AA orshipful Master . Among the visitors were Bros . James Coward , AV . M ., 905 , and Grand Organist ; W . Watson , W . M ., Grand Stewards Lodge ; aSTorman ,

J . W ., Grand Stewards Lodge ; F . Binckes , G . S ., and Sec . of Boys' School ; Wilson , AV . M . 538 ; G . Kelly , P . M . 46 , and P . G . S . ; Donald King , P . AI . 12 ; T . Beard , P . M . IS ; Jepson , P . M . 90 ; Berry , P . M . 144 ; Dawson , S . W . 144 ; Pullen , J . W . 144 ; Sedgwick , P . AI . 180 ; AVatts , P . M . 201 ; Simpson , P . M . ISO ; Figg , P . M . 256 ; Cottebrure , P . M . 733 and 957 ; Carter , P . M . 382 ; Lacey , S . W . 174 ; F . K-Cotton , 65 ; Barnaby , 4 ;

Coard , 554 ; Kibble , 715 ; Morley , 742 ; Sloman , 25 ; Bradstock , 72 ; Buttan , 8 ; Montague , 177 , & c . The ceremony of installation having been completed , business was resumed in the first degree , when the newly installed AV . M gave proof of his ability to discharge the duties of his important and honourable position by the efficient manner in which he went through the initiatory ceremony with three candidates . The oflicers appointed wero Bros . T . S . MortlockS . W . ; T . PriceJ . AV . ; TallentS . D . ;

, , , Blake , J . D . ; E . Clark , I . G . ; J . Hall , Steward ; and Noekmer , Steward's Assistant . The lodge being duly closed , the brethren and visitors , to the number of eighty-three , adjourned to the banqueting-hall , where a repast was served worthy the resources of the great establishment . After the removal of the cloth , and dessert was placed upon the table , the usual toasts were given

hy Bro . W . Mann , AV . M ., whs presided , and they were responded to with Masonic honours . Bro . James Coward responded for the Earl De Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Grand officers . The "Initiates" by Bros . Ford and Emmott , aud "The Visitors , " by Bro . AVatson , Wilson , and Norman . Bro . Bartlett , the Immediate P . M ., then proposed " The health of the AV . M ., " in a highly eulogistic manner , and held him up as an example to the younger members of the lodge , who , with an honourable

ambition , should endeavour to reach the exalted position that their worthy W . M . had arrived at that evening , and who had displayed the greatest aptitude and ability for the office by the manner in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation that evening . They must all be assured they had the right man in the right place , and he hoped it would please the Great Architect of the Universe to spare him for many years to come . He knew that their W . M . was willing to perforin any duties

that might fall upon him , and that he would carry out the great principles of Masonry in their integrity , and that his conduct would reflect honour , not only upon the lodge , but upon the Craft in general . The 7 V . M . said that he most heartily thanked them for the honour they had done him that evening , and for the kind manner in which they received the toast of his health . He had not been connected with Masonry many yaarsbut when he joined he was determined to attain to the

, highest honours if possible . So far he had been successful . To the younger members of the lodge he would advise that they should display a little of their ability in the lodge , and be regular in their attendance , aud they would be singled out for promotion , so that ultimately they might attain to the proud position he was then in . He could only say that he should endeavour to do his duty towards the Lodge of Industry . After a brief interval the WJ 1 proposed "Tho health of their

Imme-.. diate Past Master , Bro . Bartlett . " He had had to fill the office for two years in succession , during which time he had had a great deal to contend with , in being deprived of the assistance of P . M . 's , and consequently had no one to advise him . He had also some debts to contend with—nearly £ 100—but he set

himself to work and he had so carefully nursed the funds that he had paid off the debt , and there was a balance in the hands of the Treasurers . He had also been most punctual in his attendance during his two years of office , never having been absent . The brethren so highly appreciated the manner iu which he performed his several duties , and his general courtesythat they determined upon presenting him with

, a substantial token of their esteem , which had assumed thoform of a silver tea and coffee service , purchased at a cost of £ 52 10 s . The inscription upon the tea-pot was " This service was presented to Bro . W . Bartlett , P . M ., by the brethren of tho Lodge of Industry , as a token of their appreciation of hisinvaluablo services as AA ' . M-, during the years 1866-67 . " The AV . M . then handed the present to Bro . Bartlett , who .

appeared much affected by so strong a testimony to his worth , and he most cordially thanked the brethren for the testimonial , which he received with the greatest gratification . Ho could hardly find words to give expression to his feelings , but he could say that he should be proud to do whatever was in in his power to advance the prosperity of the Lodge of Industry , After a few other toasts the meeting broke up . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . J . Lane , assisted by Bros . Coward , Moutem Smith , R . Barnaby , and Donald King .

ROYAL IL \* I 02- LODG-E ( No . 382 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Chequers Hotel , ITxbridge , on the 20 th ult . Present : —Bros . AVirtzfeld , W . M . ; J . Glaisher , S . W . ; Olu-cn , J . AA . ; Fehreubach , S . D . ; Groome , J . D . ; Coulton , I . G . ; Claissen , P . M . and Treas . ; Coombes , P . M . and Hon . Sec . ; the following Past Masters , viz ., Bros . Weedon , Herring , Watson , and Horsley . Also many visitors , including Bros . Baker , P . M . 753 ; W . SmithC . E . P . G . S . ; DosellP . M . 55 ; FergusonJ . D . 177 ;

, , , , Hammond , W . M . Eastern Star ; King , J . D . 144 ; Longhurst , J . D . 780 ; and thirty-one members . The lodge having been duly opened by Bro . Herring , P . M ., the minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Tho following candidates wero balloted for , Messrs . H . Green , AA . AVebb , J . Deano , G .. Robins , and E . Terry . Also as joining members , Bros . R . Chamberlaneof the Camden Lodge ; and F . HarperP . M . of

, , St . Michael's Lodge . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of all the above gentlemen . Messrs . Terry , Green , and AVebb were initiated . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bros . Bryant and Brown were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts ; the lodge was then opened in the third degree and Bros . Swallow and Turton were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . Ths lodge was resumed to the first degree , when

the by-laws and the special letter of Grand Lodge of the 3 rd June , 1867 , were respectively rend by the Secretary . On the ballot for W . M . for the ensuing year being taken , Bro . James Glaisher , S . AV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Claissen , P . M ., was also re-elected as Treas ., and Bros , Mate , Groome , and Fischer were elected members of the audit committee , in addition to the Master and Past Masters of the lodge . Bro . Ohren , J . AV ., gave notice of motion " To

remove the Royal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) , from Uxbridge to London . " Bro . Horsley , P . M ., gave notice of motion for next meeting , " To remove tha Royal Union Lodge ( JSTO . 382 ) , from Uxbridge to Southall . " Bro . Herring , P . M ., proposed ,, and Bro . Horsley , P . M ., seconded , that a P . M . 's jewel be presented to the AV . M ., Bro . AVirtzfeld , for services rendered during his year of office , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . GlaisherS . W . proposedand Bro . OhrenJ . W . secondedthat

, , , , , , a jewel be also presented to the Hon . Sec , Bro . Coombes , P . M ., for his long and unwearied exertions in promoting the best interests of the lodge , which was also carried with much applause . The lodge gave its sanction to the Royal Union Lodge of Instruction being h < "ld at the Hotel de Cologne , 60 , Haymarket , London , for the benefit of its subscribing members .

PEIWECT ASHIAB LODGE ( NO . 1 , 178 ) . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , 96 , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey . It was opened by Bro . J . Donkin , AV . M . Bro . F . AValters , P . M . and Sec , raised Bros . Fudge , Butcher , Russ , and Harmsworth . The AA . M . passed Bros . Smesby , Cox , and West , and initiated two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M ., Treas ., by request , stated that his Stewards' list at the last festival was £ 23 . Bro . Harmsworth was unanimously elected Steward for 1869 to represent this lodge at the Aged Freemasons' Festival . Tho lodge was closed . Visitors : —Bros . Lancaster , AA illiams , & e .