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i make it both a memorable and enjoyable one . I hat "" as the last meeting * before their summer session , but he anted to tell them that if either of them desired to inf oduce a good candidate , he would only be too happy to meet them at a lodge of emergency , and initiate such randidate or candidates into Masonry . Now he could tely say that they had a good and comfortable lodge , and

he trusted that every member would do his best to keep it " uch ; in fact > he was sure tlley wou'd . and would now conclude by thanking them most heartily for their kind wreDtion of the toast . The toast of "The Initiate" followed , which toast , the W . M . sal < 3 > should have been drunk at their previous meetine * . but was reserved for this . Bro . Buffery had

showed his desire for Masonic preferment by the admirable manner in which he had answered the necessary questions , and from that he augured a useful member to the lodge in Bro . Buffery . Bro . Buffery having suitably responded , The toast of "The Visitors " followed , and Bro . Brown , Jn response , said that was the second time he had had

the p leasure of visiting the Capper Lodge ; the first time being shortly after its consecration at Canning Town . He cornp limented Bro . Mears upon his good working , and as an old Mason who had gone through the chair more than once , and knowing something of what the working should be , he had no hesitation in saying that both the W . M . and his officers were second to none in the Metropolis . He

thanked Bro . Watkins for his kind invitation , and the lodge for its splendid hospitality . Bro . Wood also responded . Bro . Holliday , in responding for "The Past Masters , " thanked them on behalf of himself and brother Past Masters for their hearty reception of the toast . He was sure that it was a great pleasure to them to do their duty

lo the lodge , and he could say without egotism that they had not only tried to do so , but had succeeded . Most of them knew what had of late years been done in the lodge , and those who remembered the lodge in its ancient days , some twenty or twenty-five years ago , must allow that there had been a vast improvement in it in every shape and form . It was the great desire of himself and the Past

Masters to make the lodge worthy of its name , and to maintain it in its place among the foremost lodges in the Metropolis for its continued support of the Charities . He again thanked them , and resumed his seat amid cheers . The other toasts were "TheOfficers , " responded to by Bros . Dale and Tytheridge , and the Tyler's toast . lhe proceedings , which were most enjoyable , were interspersed with some excellent songs and recitations .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 7 th instant . Among those present were Bros . Foale , W . M . ; Westley , S . VV . ; Ruffle , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Lundie , I . G . ; Arter , Hon . Org . ; Koch , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . W . Middx . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade ,

P . M . ; Lingley , P . M . ; Reinardt , Tyler ; and Bros . Hills , P . M ., and Pitt , P . M ., were visitors . Bros . T . J . Townsend and C . Chisholm were raised , and Bros . W . Chamberlain , T . Davis , and W . W . Luckin passed , both ceremonies being ably performed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . E . Richards , but he vvas prevented from attending .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed . Bros . Hills and Pitt , in responding on behalf on " The Visitors , " paid a high compliment to the lodge upon its working capabilities . Bro . Lingley , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast of " The

P . M . 's . " In responding to "The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . George Everett thanked those members of the lodge who were present for their kind support during the recent election of the Grand Treasurer . He was uleased to say that he had quite got over the disappointment , and sanguinely looked forward to 1891 , when he hoped that the verdict of thc Craft in 1 SS 9 would be . reversed .

Since the annual contest for the Grand Treasurership first commenced he feltconvinced that no election had been carried out with greater harmony than the recent one . Bro . Edward Terry had behaved in a true Masonic spirit ; and he ( the speaker ) heartily congratulated him upon the success which had crowned his efforts . . Bros . Arter , Burn , Davis , Everett , Lundie , and others , instrumentall y and vocally , entertained the brethren , who separated at an advanced hour .

SIR- HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . ^ ° " 0 ' —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at tne Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday , the ioth Jnst . There was a large attendance of members and visi-! > accounted for by the fact that the newly-installed W . Waster is a brother of considerable popularity , and also by

reason of a rare event , viz ., the initiation of eight candi-II S - a s P ecla * dispensation having been obtained w ' uwing the ordinary maximum to be exceeded . The members present included Bros . F . F . E . Heyse , W * M . ; C . Dearing , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G . Brown , u ^' J J * Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . P . G . S . B . Middlese x Sec RGarnerSD WHDresden

, ; . , .. ; . . , J * * J F . C . Everitt , £ 1 . G . ; A . Baker , D . C . ; A . J . ¦ vvnite

V \ 7 ,, ' * —j J- u - anaj . u . w . James , atvvos . ; "•H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; J . Greenfield , P . M . ; G . "•Latter , P . M . ; R . A . Homan , P . M . ; and many ArJ ! , Visitors : Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . P . G . S . of W . ¦ - •ddx . ; J . Finch , P . P . G . S . of VV . Berks and Bucks ; O . •I * von Holtorp , W . M . 1 S 47 ; R . S . Merrifield , P . M . 2 S 2 ; H „ u ; ee ? en * P * M - S 13 ; J- Hughes , S . D . 1 S 97 ; J . N . " ¦ Jbbard , J . w . 463 ; T . Taylor , Sec . 1677 ; J . O'Connor , & ' -I * Towell , P . M . 14 S 9 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; L . p ^ ey , 1816 ; T . E . Green , P . M . 715 ; W . Perrin , 820 " 56 ; A * Brown > W * * ! 5 67 ; A - Combes , W . M . C IJ ^ Hughes , I . P . M . 179 ; H . J . Turner , P . M . 160 S ;

. A . H ,, n ? i er > P M * 49 > * H . E . Turner , J . W . 1693 ; H . Si nuntley , , ) . c . L . Clark , 22 S ; C . F . Ouicke , E , r , 'S 3 i J A . Cook , S . D . 1366 ; VV . Gray , P . M . 14 S 9 ; Httch « ' i 325 J C . Townley , 2190 ; Spiller , P . M . 49 ; 8 G-. p" ?* - 1897 ; Batho , 733 ; Hindhaugh , S . W . I 47 l . t i l "' , 172 ; Clark , 22 S ; Potter , 1 C 93 ; Brett , aod o \ he , ennie *> Sgi ; Patient , 1489 ; W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 ;

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Lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Stickland was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . J . Osborn , P . M . and Sec , who initiated , passed , and raised Bro . C . Dearing , the VV . M . elect , then assumed the chair for the purpose of performing the installation ceremony , and a Board of Installed Masters havingbeen formed , Bro . Dearing was duly

installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . G . Brown , S . W . ; R . Garner , J . W . ; J . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Dresden , S . D . ; F . C . Everitt , J . D . ; A . Baker , * * , I . G . ; A . J . Cave , D . C . ; J . D . White , A . D . C ; J . G . W . James , Steward ; and C . Thomas , Tyler . The usual addresses were impressively

rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . J . Osborn , P . M . The following gentlemen , having been balloted for , were initiated by the W . M . in an able manner : Messrs . J . Brewer , VV . C . B . England , E . Lloyd , G . T . Knight , J . J . Franklin , B . Cohen , J . Weibking , and F . F . Dainton . The W . M . presented Bro . Heyse , I . P . M ., with a P . M . 's jewel , and expressed the hope , which was shared by all the

members , that he would be spared many years to wear it , with pleasure to himself and pride to the lodge . Bro . Heyse , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and expressed the gratification that his weak efforts to perform his duty had been appreciated . That was the greatest reward he could have , and he should always regard the jewel as a reminder of his pleasant year of office .

The W . Master said he had another pleasing duty to discharge in presenting Bro . Willie Wright , Org ., with a handsomely illuminated testimonial , unanimously voted by the lodge , in recognition of the esteem in which he is held by the members , and of the ability with which he has discharged his duties . In addition to this , he had to present Bro . Wright with a gold jewel , which the members

individually had subscribed for , and which they hoped to see him wear for many years to come . He hoped that in years to come Bro . Wright would look upon the testimonial as one of the greatest gifts they could bestow upon him . Bro . Willie Wright , Org ., in returning sincere thanks , said it had always been a great pleasure to him to preside at the piano or harmonium , and it vvould in the future be

his delight to do all he could to render the duties of his office in a manner satisfactory to all the brethren . A photograph of the Secretary was presented to the Iodge by Bro . Turner , who also presented Bro . Greenfield , P . M ., with a photo of himself . Several propositions were made , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to Bro . Probyn s spacious dining hall , which vvas tastefully decorated for the occasion , and where an excellent banquet was admirably served , under the personal superintence of Bro . James . At the conclusion of the repast , the usual toasts vvere heartily given and received . Bro . Heyse , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the

W . Master , " said there was an old English saying that " every dog has his day . " He had just finished his day , and the W . M . vvas just beginning . He was glad to see Bro . Chas . Dearing in the chair , and congratulated him upon reaching the goal of his ambition , which he vvas naturally impatient to attain . Bro . Dearing vvould prove a worthy successor to those Masters who had

gone before , and would fulfill the duties of the office as they should be fulfilled , and uphold the traditions of their lodge . He therefore asked the brethren to rise , and heartily drink to the health of their W . Master . Bro . Charles Dearing , W . Master , said his reply seemed to him the most difficult part of that day ' s vvork . The vvork in the lodge had seemed a matter of little

indifference , although he had initiated eight candidates into Masonry , for he had felt quite capable of performing that important ceremony ; but the duty which now devolved upon him of responding to the kind proposition and reception of the toast seemed a much more difficult task . He had to thank the I . P . M . for the very flattering remarks made in reference to him , and could not but help

remarking that it seemed easier to pass flattering remarks on another than to reply to them . He sincerely hoped he should justify all the I . P . M . ' s kind allusions . He had had the pleasure that evening of initiating eight gentlemen into Masonry , and believed there vvere four candidates for the next meeting , and hoped to do similar work during the remainder of his year . He had now reached the

summit of the ambition of his life , for he made up his mind on the first night of his Masonic career that he would leave no stone unturned until he occupied the chair of the lodge . He felt grateful to the Past Masters for their kindness during the time he had been a Freemason . He was pleased to see many dear friends present that evening , including Bro . Weeden , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction ,

who had spared no pains to make him efficient , and it vvas due to that brother , in conjunction vvith others , that he had discharged his duties as well as he had . He trusted that when the ceremonies of passing and raising had to be performed , he should render them with pleasure to himself and gratification to the brethren . It would be his study to do all he could for the furtherance of the best interests ot

the lodge , and to render it a success . He had been told that evening that he should be courteous in his behaviour , and he trusted he had always been so , and that no brother in the future vvould be able to say he had acted discourteously . In the appointment of officers he had done his best , and trusted it had been to the satisfaction of all the members . And if the officers whom he had appointed

vvould cordially assist him , they would have a great success during his year of office . At the end of his term in the chair , he hoped it would be said of him that he had worked zealously and faithfully . He begged to again thank the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received the toast . In giving "The Health of the I . P . M ., " the VVorshipful

Master remarked that it was a toast which he vvas proud to have the honour of proposing , for Bro . Heyse had discharged his duties during the past year in the most creditable manner , and to the satisfaction of the brethren . Their I . P . M . had done as much as any member could expect from a W . M ., and they sincerely hoped he would live many years to be a Past Master .

Bro . F . F . E . Heyse , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the kindly manner in which his health had been given and received , and also for the kindness he had during his year . He had likewise to thank Bro . Homan , P . M ., for his kind help , for that brother had been his guide . He was more than repaid for his exertions , as the brethren appeared to be satisfied with his conduct and the performance of his

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duties . He could only again thank them , for his heart vvas full of thanks . "The Initiates" was next given , and having been re » sponded to , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Visitors , " and said the members felt very proud to see such a large number of visiting brethren present . Bro . Hy . Lovegrove , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx ., in

reply , said it was the first time he had visited the lodge but he had experienced very hospitable treatment . He was pleased to have had the opportunity of seeing Bro . Dearing installed in the chair , and also to hear him go through the almost unprecedented task of initiating eight candidates , lt was a remarkable start for the W . M ., and he vvas convinced they had been careful to get quality as well as

quantity . Freemasonry introduced them to many people in its social side and they saw many whom they met in other places , and this vvas one of its greatest charms . That lodge had a good reputation , and he felt sure the present VV . M . and officers would do their best to continue and maintain those traditions . If the members supported the officers , the Iodge vvould go on from year to year , and

from strength to strength , increasing its reputation , and progressing in every way satisfactorily . Bro . J . Finch , P . P . G . S . of W . Berks and Bucks , said he had worked with the W . M . in the province from which he came , and nothing , therefore , gave him greater pleasure than to see him installed in the chair that evening . He was convinced Bro . Dearing would be a good W . M ., for

whatever he took in hand vvas carried to success . He hoped to see the W . M . wear the purple in Berks and Bucks . He had to return thanks for the treat in the lodge room , and also in the dining hall , for nothing had been spared on the part of the caterer for their entertainment . Bro . Chas . Townley also replied . He said his memory took him back further than those who had responded , for

he could recall a wretched night on vvhich a ball in connection with this lodge was held . He approached the hall with some trepidation , and vvith the full design of finding out as much of Freemasonry £ *¦* possible . He congratulated the lodge on its comfortable surroundings , first in the lodge room , where he saw working that would be creditable to any Iodge . He could see in this lodge the nucleus

of one of the best lodges in London . He never felt happier than when he went amongst Masons , and especially local Masons . Bros . Paine , Weeden , and others also replied . The Worshipful Master said the arrangements for their comfort had been carried out with such success that he should ask the brethren to drink to " The Health of Bros .

Probyn and James . " Everything possible had been done to render the event a success , and no effort had been spared by those brethren . Bros . Probyn and James having returned thanks , and expressed gratification that their efforts had been appreciated , and other toasts having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful and pleasant evening , the

remembrance of vvhich will cling to those brethren present for many years to come . The musical arrangements , which left nothing to be desired , were carried out under the able direction of Bro . Willie Wright , Org ., assisted by Miss Marianne Fenna , Madame Nellie Cave , Messrs . J . H . Mullerhausen , Sara Wright , and Bro . James Bayne .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2 oi 2 ) .-The above Iodge held an emergency meeting at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the nth instant , when Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , S . G . W . of England , and Worshipful Master of the lodge , presided . There were also present Bros . Dr . Lawrance , I . P . M . ; VV . A . Dowling , S . W . ; John

Brown , J . W . ; George Gardner , P . M ., Sec ; R . H . Wimpen , S . D . ; F . Walden , J . D . ; J . Rowling , D . C ; C . F . Hughes , I . G . ; and Kenyon and Dicksey , Stwds . ; and a considerable number of lay brethren . The visitors from other lodges included Bros . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Berks and Bucks ; Fredk . Binckes , G . Sec , P . G . S . B ., Secretary of the R . M . I , for Boys ;

Hy . Venn , P . M . 23 ; Geo . J . Westfield , W . M . 21 S 4 ; Edwin Moore , 1671 ; F . G . Doughty , 12 S 7 ; and E . C . Massey . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . Lord George Hamilton , W . M ., and the ballot was taken for Mr . Richard James Steel , vvhich vvas unanimous , and he was afterwards initiated . Bro . Dr . Lawrance , at the request of the

VV . M ., then took the chair and passed Bros . John Slater , Albert Flint , and William Carver Miller to the Degree of F . C The VVorshipful Master then resumed the chair , and the brethren saluted him as S . G . W . vvith five , whereupon his lordship rose and thanked the brethren for the compliment they had paid him , at the same time saying that the fact that he had been appointed by H . R . H . the

M . W . G . M . to the office of S . G . W . vvas due to the lodge having elected him their Master , without vvhich position he vvould not have been able to take the highest rank . The lodge was then closed . After the dinner vvhich followed the lodge meeting the usual list of toasts was proposed from the cross table , and all were very heartily received by the brethren . After " The Queen and the Craft" had been drunk with

the usual honours , the Worshipful Master in proposing " The Health of the Grand Master , " said perhaps the brethren vvould not consider it out of place if he referred to a personal matter . Any distinction conferred on a member of the lodge vvas a mark of distinction and appreciation of the lodge itself . * This mark of appreciation had been conferred upon them because the Prince of Wales had selected his S . G . W . because he vvas the Master of the Chiswick

Lodge . Bro . Gardner , P . M ., Sec , said it was unusual for him to have to give the next toast , but as that toast vvas to "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " it vvas a toast vvhich their W . M . ' s exalted position in the Craft precluded him from proposing . It vvas a grea thonour the lodge enjoyed , that one of the present Grand Officers belonged

to their body , and their W . M . appreciated it as much as the other brethren did . They had also vvith them that evening Bro . Brownrigg , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Berks and Bucks , over which province he ruled vvith ability , and in whose jurisdiction he ( the speaker ) vvas about to take a certain place which he trusted he should fill with distinction . They had also Bro . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., whom they often had among them . The lodge vvas always glad to welcome the visits o £ the Grand Officers , and on that