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c . _ . E . L . Balcombe , J . D . ; R . T . Hawes , I . G . ; and Lodge ' having been closed , the brethren adjourned to i quetin the hall attached to the lodge room , where a ap ital recast was provided by Mr . Lovitt . ° After dinner , Bro . Sandeman announced that he had

always been anxious for the establishment of a fund of Lnevolence , and vvould present the lodge vvith a handsome carved oak Charity box in the shape of a broken pillar . It would be immediately sent round . The result was a contribution of £ S ios . 6 d ., including a " piece of paper" from the S . W ., and the announcement was received vvith cheers .

The loyal and Craft toasts vvere heartily received , and , ¦ n responding for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . Fred . West , acting Prov . G . M ., intimated that , although older | 0 do * es in older towns had great claims on the Prov . Grand Lodge , it had been decided that the next meeting should be held at Caterham , it being- felt that the manner in vvhich the Caterham Lodge , and Masonry generally , had extended

in the district , largely owing to the influence of Bro . Sandeman , ought to be recognised . With regard to the rumour in reference to the son of their G . M . and the Province of Surrey , all he could say to them at the present time was" Please say nothing more about it . " Let the wish be father to the thought , and let them wait until the appointment had been made . They all hoped sincerely such would

he the case , but at the present time it was not good policy to say anything about it . Bro . Sandeman , in felicitous terms , gave "The Health of the W . M ., " who , after expressing deep regret at the absence of the I . P . M ., said he should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the distinguished men vvho had preceded him . It was only four or five years ago that the lodge was

consecrated , and there vvere then only a small number of members . Now there were 20 or 21 , and he thought that vvas verv satisfactory progress . Bro . Dr . Eady responded for "The Past Masters . " The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Sir George Harris , who holds high colonial rank , and Bro . C . Attersoll Smith , 416 ; and that of " The Press " by Bro .

George Railing , 51 , who was ' wished a hearty hon voyage to the Cape , where he proceeds at the end of the present month to take up a newspaper appointment . The visitois present included Bros . Fred . West , acting Prov . G . M . ; C . Attersoll Smith , W . M . ; G . E . Pym , PM . ; T . F . Lloyd , P . M . ; Ernest Morrison , P . M . ; and Gerald Harrison , of 416 ; W . Abbotts , P . M . 985 ; S . L .

Webb , 1397 ; Thos . E . Garrard , S . D . 2047 ; W . G . Fenn , W . M . 538 ; Sir G . D . Harris , P . S . G . D . 1365 ; Thos . E . Cusper , P . P . G . D . ; A . Morton , W . M . 2033 ; A . Milne , S 4 o ; 'P . E . Campbell , I . G . 1607 ; R . V . Kearney , I . G . 15 ; T . Robins , P . M . 23 ; George Ralling , 51 * , Robert Grant , P . M . 21 : P . Lyon , P . M . 162 ; and R . Birkett , 569 . It should be added that mainly through the efforts of Bro .

Sandeman , the lodge-room , vvhich has just been built by the owner of the Masonic Hall , has been beautifully furnished , and that the usual silver goblet vvas provided for the I . P . M . as an acknowledgment from the brethren of the excellent way in which he had fulfilled his duties .

The recent death of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . General J . Studholme Brownrigg , vvas alluded to vvith deep regret by several of the speakers . Bro . Cox , vvho bas left the neighbourhood , in sending in his resignation , has presented the lodge vvith Gould ' s " History of Freemasonry " in three handsome volumes .

MANCHESTER . — Arthur Sullivan Lodge ( No . 2156 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Old Boar's Head , on Wednesday , the 8 th instant , when there were present Bros . A . Averson , W . M . ; A . H . Williams , l . P . M . j C . Turner , P . M . ; W . Dumville , P . M . ; W . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; F . W . Lean , S . VV . ; N , Dumville . P . M ., Treas . ; E . N . Irving , P . M ., Sec . ; R .

Morley , Org . ; Mark Stafford , P . M . ; Lawrence Lord , J . Simmons , E . Mercer , R . Robinson , H . Sedgwick , J . Haworth , P . M . ; Ben Brierley , J . E . Ashton , J . Grimshaw , and T . Matthews . Visitors : Bros . G . E . Williams , P . M . 152 ; G . Sam Smith , P . M . 1134 ; B . Halliwell , P . M . 1496 ; F . R . Bowler , 2216 ; E . Mercer , sen ., 1 S 6 S ; J . Edwards , L . T . Kendal , 1774 ; T . P . Alcock , S 52 ; R . W . T . Hatch ,

( 113 ; H . Newman , 613 ; W . Wilkinson , 2295 ; VV . Stanley , 1144 ; Prestwick , ion ; and T . E . Rigby , 1055 . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Avison , W . M ., proceeded to raise Bro . E . Mercer . The whole ceremony vvas carried out efficiently throughout , and the full musical service grave a grand and impressive

effect . All business being transacted for the benefit of the lodge , and for Masonry in general , it vvas closed . The brethren , vvith their visitors , afterwards dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced , and a rare treat given to all , by the rendering of several glees

and songs , the brethren taking part being Bros . N . Dumville , W . Dumville , Mark Stafford , VV . Booth , C . Turner , . !• Grimshaw , W . Wilkinson , E . Mercer , and others . Bro . Ben Brierley gave one of his original recitations , vvhich vvas most amusing and greatly enjoyed . . The treat of the evening was a selection of music on the viola , rendered in a most masterly manner , and full of life Md brilliancy , by Bro . Avison , W . M .

EAST MOLESEY . — Frederick West Lodge ( No . 2222 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Tuesday , the 14 th inst . There was a good attendance of brethren , the members including Bros . R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 andSSg , P . P . G . D . ° , C , W . M . ; John Hughes , P . M ., S . W . ; John Pillar , J-W- ; J . Pritchard , Treas . j Thos . Weaver , P . M ., Sec . ;

"fvid Hughes , P . M ., S . D . ; Daniel Hughes , P . M ., J . D . ; Wm . Lane , I . G . j Wm . Thomas , P . M . ; C . R . Bennett , i ** - Kerr , J . H . Mayo , John Ellinger , John Mayo , Geo . J . i KK . J . T , Mayo , and Wm . Lane , Tyler . Visitors : " ¦* « . Frederick Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; J . Pulling , P . M . 144 ; 2 , * W . Humphreys , W . M . 163 S ; R . Clinch , 901 ; John ~' < e , 901 j C . Clarke , D . C . 22 S ; Alfred Ginger , P . M . JP ' v . Pittam Stevens , P . M . 901 ; G . Basset , P . M . 9 69 , 5 * Stuart , P . M . 141 ; A . H . Smith , P . M . 5 6 ; Edwin ' aux , . w . w . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; Geo . Moorman , ' $ <»>¦ G . P ., W . M . 198 I ; J . E . Swanson , S . W . 700 ; * < - •Croaker , 19 S 1 ; C Oldridge , 1638 ; C . H . Adkins ,

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2146 ; F . C . Wake , P . M . 185 ; Chas . Beaumont , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; John Drewett , VV . M . 8 S 9 ; VV . H . Sharp , 8 S 9 ; W . Drewett , P . M . 889 ; A . Nayler , iS 6 ; J . H . Jarvis , P . P . G . Stwd . ; and VV . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes having been confirmed , J . W . N . Le Feuvre vvas passed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded

with , and Bro . John Hughes , the respected P . M . and Treas . of No . 901 , vvas presented as the W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Elsam . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows , having the peculiar satisfaction of placing his two brothers in the Warden ' s chairs : Bros . David Hughes , P . M ., S . W . ; Daniel Hughes , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Pritchard , Treas . ; Thos .

Weaver , P . M ., Sec ; W . Thomas , P . M ., S . D . ; R . Kerr , J . D . ; J . Ellinger , I . G . ; John Mayo , jun ., D . C ; Lockett , Stwd . and W . Lane , Tyler . The customary addresses vvere effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Elsam , I . P . M . Ballot vvas successfully taken for Mr . VVm . Lane , as a candidate for initiation , and he was impressively initiated by the W . M . A Past Master ' s

jewel and a founders jewel were presented to Bro . Elsam , I . P . M ., by the VV . M ., who , in making the presentation , said he was sure that amongst the many jewels which adorned the I . P . M ., none would be valued more highly than those from the Frederick West Lodge . Bro . R . T . Elsam , I . P . M ., returned thanks in an appropriate speech , and expressed his intention of exerting himself in the

future , as he had in the past , for the benefit of their lodge . A letter was read from Bro . Frederick West , Deputy Prov . G . M ., in charge of the province , explaining that his absence vvas caused by his having to take the 30 that day . Other business vvas transacted , propositions for initiation received , and the lodge was formally closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet ,

provided by the worthy host , Bro . Mayo , at the conclusion of vvhich the usual toasts vvere heartily honoured . In giving the toast of "The Dep . Prov . G . M . in charge of the Province , Bro . Fredk . West , " the W . Master said he was obliged to associate vvith it a somewhat mournful ceremony , vvhich vvas to express their regret at the decease of their late Prov . G . Master , Bro . Gen . Brownrigg . In

consequence of that sad occurrence , the duties of Prov . G . M . had devolved upon the Dep . Prov . G . M ., whose health he asked them to join him in drinking . Although he regretted Bro . West's absence , which had been explained in the lodge , it was due to that brother that he should say a few words in commendation of him . AH who had the honour of being present at the Prov . G . Lodge

last year must have been struck vvith the able manner in which Bro . Fredk . West conducted the onerous duties of his important office . They in that lodge must always regard this as the toast of the evening , as he had been kind enough to assist them in every possible way and guide them vvith his good advice , and as he had moreover adorned their lodge vvith an honourable name . This Iodge

must , therefore , always give great prominence to this toast , for his name vvas like music to every Mason in the province , and every brother vvho had knowledge of him vvas proud to speak in his praise . Although Bro . West vvas not present , he vvas vvith them in spirit , and they vvould , therefore , drink his health with cordiality . "The Prov . Grand Officers" vvas next given in cordial

terms from the chair , and responded to by Bro . Moorman , Prov . G . Purst ., vvho remarked that , being a very young Prov . G . Officer , thebrethren could not expect any lengthy remarks . Referring to the ability displayed by their late Prov . G . Master , he said that , although that distinguished brother had passed away , they should remember him for many years to come .

Bro . R . T . Elsam , I . P . M ., in giving " The Health of the W . Master , " said it vvas the first time in that lodge that he had had the opportunity of acting as a Past Master and of proposing a toast , but he could assure them he did it with the greatest amount of pleasure possible . In proposing the health of Bro . John Hughes , their W . M ., he must say it afforded him the most lively satisfaction to have the

opportunity of honouring that brother . In leaving the chair , he might have felt regret , except that he had a worthy brother to follow him . The brethren knew and had seen the vvork Bro . Jno . Hughes vvas capable of on going into the chair , and there vvas no doubt he was the right man for that position . Bro . John Hughes , P . M . 901 , VV . M ., said he felt a

certain amount of diffidence in responding to that toast , for the I . P . M . had referred to him in such flattering terms that he could not adequately return thanks . He vvas glad to find that any services he had rendered to the lodge had met vvith Bro . Elsam's approbation , for theirs wasa young lodge , and they must regard the I . P . M . as the father . He hoped that as the year went on he should meet with the

approbation of every brother . If he could only perform his duty , as the I . P . M . had done , to the satisfaction of the members , he should consider himself very fortunate indeed . He was very proud to occupy the position of VV . M . for , although a young lodge , as far as it had advanced it promised well for the future . They had done remarkably well , and could congratulate themselves on their first

birthday . He trusted all vvould rally round him and his officers , for they vvere gathering new blood into the lodge , vvho vvere the sort of men to make good Masons . Nothing should be wanting during his year in the interests of the lodge , he could assure them from the bottom of his heart , so that they wovld commend him at the end of his year of office .

The W . M . next said that "The Health of the I . P . M . " required no recommendation from him , for Bro . Elsam was one of the oldest P . M . 's in the Province of Surrey , and one of the most experienced , being a well-known member of the Craft . The ability of their I . P . M . was acknowledged by all who knew him , and all vvere prepared to say he vvas a good , earnest and true Mason . Anything

Bro . Elsam could do to further the interests of the Craft , and especially of their lodge , would be found at the bottom of his heart . Bro . R . T . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , I . P . M ., in reply , said he could not find words in which to thank the W . M . for the very kind and cordial manner in vvhich the W . M . had proposed the toast . He was only afraid the W . M . had

over-rated his qualities . It had been a great pleasure to him to fill the chair of that lodge during the past 18 months , and he felt great gratification at its success during that period . He had had the pleasure of initiating six brethren into Masonry , and their numbers had also been increased by three joining members , which was a good start for a new Iodge . He sincerely hoped the W . M . vvould

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have as successful a year as he had had , for he knew him to be anxious to show what work he vvas capable of performing . He ( the I . P . M . ) vvas in his 21 st year of Masonry , and had been a P . M . for 18 years , and a Past Provincial Grand Officer for 14 years , and vvas therefore not new to the work . He felt somewhat diffident in becoming the Worshipful Master of a new lodge , but as he had

discharged the duties to their satisfaction , it afforded him great gratification . He sincerely trusted the lodge vvould go on and prosper as it had done in the past , and he could assure them that so long as he had health and strength and vvas able to be amongst them , it vvould be his greatest pleasure to attend as the senior Past Master . He hoped the day was far distant when he should not be with

them . He thought that would be a good opportunity of explaining that Bro . Pillar , vvho was his worthy J . W ., during his term in the chair , had for a considerable time past been suffering from ill-health , and that vvas the reason why he did not go on to the S . VV . ' s chair . He again thanked the W . Master and brethren for the kind proposition and cordial reception of the toast .

"The Initiate vvas next given by the VV . M ., who said that Bro . Lane had been on the brink of Masonry for some time past , and he ( the VV . M . ) therefore counted himself fortunate in being the one to initiate him . Bro . Lane had been holding back , reluctant to take the fatal plunge , but he trusted that in time their initiate vvould attain that vvhich was the wish oi every Mason , the chair of W . M .

Bro . Lane , in response , thanked Bro . Thomas , S . D ., for the kind assistance rendered during the ceremony . After some years of reflection he had made up his mind to become a Mason , and having assumed tbe honourable name of a Mason , he vvas determined to assist the lodge , vvhich he vvas sure would become one of the most successful

in the province . "lhe Visitors" vvas next proposed by the W . Master and responded to by Bros . Lee , Moorman , Prov . G . Purst ., and Chas . Beaumont , P . P . A . G . D . C Essex . Other toasts were given , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant meeting , vvhich was considerably enlivened by some excellent songs from Bro . Bassett .

ELSTREE .--Kingswood Lodge ( No . 2278 ) . — The first regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., when the following brethren vvere present : Bros . R . Kelley , P . P . G . W . West Yorks , W . M . ; J . Petch , I . P . M . ; J . France , P . P . G . S . B . West Vorks , S . W . ; J . G . Cobb , J . W . ; W . Pheasant , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon ,

S . D . ; J . F . Bell , J . D . ; W . H . Aplin , I . G . j H . T . Nell , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; and others ; and the following visitors : Bros . G . T . Chretien , J . D . 132 S , and Scott-Young , W . M . 22 G . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the consecration ceremony , which was performed by Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . G . M . Herts , in February last , and

the lodge ot emergency held in March , were read and confirmed . Bro . V . L . Tapling having been passed to the Degree of F . C , Messrs . A . J . Robinson and A . H . Moore vvere initiated . Bro . V . L . Tapling was appointed by the W . M . Steward of the lodge , and invested vvith the collar of his office . The by-laws , as prepared by the Committee appointed for that purpose , vvere read and confirmed , subject

to the approval of the Grand Lodge . Several proposals for initiation and joining members vvere then made . It vvas proposed by the LP . M ., Bro . Petch— "That Bro . G . E . Lake , P . P . G . Reg ., P . M . 404 , late Prov . Grand Secretary Herts , be elected an honorary member of the lodge , in recognition of the valuable assistance vvhich he rendered to the founders , and ithe unfailing courtesy and kindness

which he shoived them during the time when arrangements were being made to add another lodge to the roll of the Province of Herts . " The proposition was seconded by Bro . Cobb , J . W ., and carried unanimously . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren proceeded to the gardens and grounds adjoining , where various amusements were soon in progress . The country being in the

perfection of its spring beauty , these few hours of labour and pleasure combined were evidently appreciated by all , and the prospect of many other meetings during the pleasantest months of the year vvas looked forward to by the brethren . Indeed , it was remarked that when thepicturesque and enjoyable surroundings of its place of meeting became known to London brethren the lodge would have an influx

of joining members . All were prepared to do ample justice to the modest repast provided . Bro . V . Tapling , vvith his well-known liberality and largeheartedness , asked to be allowed to inaugurate his office as Steward by paying the wine bill for the evening . It is needless to state that the wants of the brethren were

most admirably attended to , and the supply was not only plentiful , but profuse . The usual toasts vvere given . The W . M ., in replying to the toast of his health , expressed the pride he felt in being selected as first Master of the lodge , and rejoiced in the promise of success , vvhich vvas evident .

"The Initiates" vvas proposed by the I . P . M ., who said he had no doubt they vvould prove a credit to Freemasonry and the lodge . Bros . Moore and Robinson replied , thanking the brethren for the kind reception accorded them . The toast of "The Visitors" was replied to by Bro . Scott-Young , VV . M . 226 , who expressed in well-chosen

wcrds his enjoyment of this , the second visit to the lodge , and Bro . G . T . Chretien , J . D . 132 S , who said that vvas also his second visit , and he liked the lodge so well that he was prepared to submit his name as a joining member , which announcement was received vvith much applause , evincing , in a marked manner , the respect in vvhich Bro . Chretien is held by those who know him .

"The Treasurer and Secretary , " to which Bro . W . Pheasant , Treas ., replied , and "The Officers of the Lodge " closed the toast list and the proceedings . Carriages vvere in waiting to convey the brethren to the railway station . The brethren have to acknowledge the courtesy of Bro . W . Wharton in placing at their disposal a saloon carriage on this , as on the previous occasions .

Bro . General Sir E . Hamley , M . P ., as Colonel of the 2 nd Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Brigade , laid the foundation stone of the new Brigade head-quarters in Leonard-street , City-road ,