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The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers " were proposed by the W . M ., and responded to in suitable terms , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought an enjoyable evening tn a close . The harmony of , the evening was greatly enhanced by songs , & c , from several brethren . Bro . J . Bayne presided in a very able manner at the pianoforte .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on thc 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Harry W . Kcdgley , VV . M . ; T . A . Dickson , S . W . j B . Solomon . J . W . j Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M ., Chap . ; Kdw . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas .,- Wm . Bourne , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Reynolds , S . D . j VV . F . Thorpe , J . D . ; Frank

Gulliford , D . C ; S . Hewitt , I . G . ; G . Coleman , P . M ., W . S . ; C . Ralph , A . W . S . ; R . F . Potter , Tyler ; C Kcdgley , P . M ; G . A . Holditch , C . VV . Lodge , K . VV . Carter , J . Woodward , VV . VV . Cousins , J . Peat , 1 . Potter , 'Turner VVilson , J . VV . Balsham , VV . Unwin , T . A . Packham , L . Isaacs , E * . Mills , J . Napper , A . Willis , VV . A . Dowling , A . Freeman , C Bond , S . H . Foam , L . Cohen , G . H . Reynolds , and G .

Howard . Visitors : ] . D . Chancellor , P . G . G . S . G . L ., P . M . Co , C 43 , 657 ; VV . " Roots , S . W . 1273 ; J . Rowe , 1559 ; Wilkie Jones , S . W . S 90 j E . W . Cox , S . D . 1565 j and J . S . VVilson , 733 . The lodge was opened in due form . I he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First . A ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Edward Tomlinson and Mr .

Edward Mills , and , proving unanimous , those gentlemen were made acquainted with the fact . Bro . C . VV' . Lodge , having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , he retired . Lodge opened in the 'Third Degree , and Bro . C . VV . Lodge was raised to the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Henry Willis , answering the questions leading to the Second Degree , the

lodge was resumed to that Degree , and he was passed to the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Mr . Charles Edward Tomlinson and Mr . Edward Mills were duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the VV . M . doing the work of all three Degrees in a clear manner . 'The Report of the Audit Committee was unanimously approved , the same being proposed by Bro . Edward Jacobs , P . M .,

lreas ., and seconded by Bro . John Jacobs , I . P . M . The VV . M . having received the "Hearty good wishes" of the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a capital repast was served under the personal superintendence of Bro . G . P . Bertini . The brethren having done justice to the good things placed before them , the VVorshipful Master gave the usual loval and Masonic toasts , which were dulv hnnnnrpH in »

hearty manner . The I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said it was a pleasure to have the gavel in his hands to do so . That evening the brethren had seen what the VV . M . could do . He had worked the three Degrees in a very able manner for the lirst time , also had carried out the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of all , and thebrethren

of the Covent Garden Lodge must feel sure that during the W . M . 's year of office they would have a good working Master , and one that would do credit to the lodge . He trusted his health was improving . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had drunk his health , and the kind words that had fallen from his I . P . M . He

must say that Bro . John Jacobs had been much too flattering in his remarks as to the way in which he had performed his duties . He appreciated his kind expressions of feeling . They would stimulate him to greater exertion , but , unfortunately , the state of his health that evening had prevented him working so well as he might have done .

The VVorshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Initiates , " said , he was pleased to receive them as brothers , as each new member added to the strength and prosperity of thc lodge . Hc hoped they would not only be a credit lo the lodge , but also useful members of the Craft . He regretted that one brother had left who would have explained Masonry in a fuller and more effective manner

than he could . Bro . G . E . Tomlinson thanked the brethren for the kind way he had been received into Masonry . He would give his whole attention to their instruction , and try and become master of his work . Bro . E . Mills said he felt flattered with the kind manner in which his health ha-d been drunk , and , like his brother

initiate , would try and make himself a useful worker . The VVorshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " said although they were not favoured by so many as usual that evening , he hoped those present had spent a profitable and pleasant time , and he would call upon Bros . Roots and J . Rowe to respond . ' Bro . VV . Roots , in responding , thanked the brethren for

the kind manner in which the health of the visitors had been received , and the hospitality accorded them . He had known the W . M . as a personal friend for some time , and also as a hard worker in Masonry , and he felt sure as time went on he would be perfect in his work . Bro . J . Rowe also thanked the brethren for the hearty way in which the health of the visitors had been drunk ,

and for signalising him to respond . He had been a constant visitor to the lodge , through the kind invitations of Bro . J . Woodward . He felt quite at home with them , and could assure the brethren o ! the Covent Garden Lodge he always enjoyed their hospitality , and was happy amongst them . The VV . M . IR-M proposed " The Health of the P . M . ' s . " Bio . Ld . Jacobs , as their Treasurer , was a good Mason in

lu-art ; Bro . VV . Bourne a good Secretary , ' and he trusted his life would be spared many years to continue his usefulness . Bro . C Kcdgley was his brother in blood , which prevented him speaking so freely of his abilities as he might do . Bro . G . Coleman was the baby of the lodge , and hacl tiroved himself a strong and useful member—indeed , no 1 'iothci" could he more appreciated . Hro . John Jacobs theii I . P . M ., had worked beside him in Masonry , and they liad advanced together . In the outside world he was a

thorough good man . He would call upon Bio . VV . Doiiiinto respond . Bro . VV . Bourne , P . M ., thanked the VV . M . for his kind expression of feeling , and the brethren for their heartiness in drinking his health . He always had at heart the good of Freemasonry in general , and had received the good wishes of the brethren of the lodge , and he trusted the time for the severance of his duties was far distant . Hi : enjoyed himself amongst them , and would do liis best for the gcod

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of the lodge . I ' . M . Edward Jacobs had left them , but hc felt sure had he been present he would have thanked them on behalf of thc P . M . ' s in more fluent language than he was capable of doing . TheW . M ., in-proposing "The Health of the . Officers , " said it was impossible to carry on the duties of the lodge without them . Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . VV ., was initiated

with him , and was a good working Mason , also respected , and had the hearty good wishes of all . Bro . B . Solomon , J . W ., was endeavouring hard to make himself master of liis work . Bro . G . Reynolds , S . D ., was energetic , and a persevering Mason , also the excellent Secretary of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . His genial face was well known in the Craft . Bro . VV . F . 'Thorpe , J . D ., was

an efficient worker . Bro . S . Hewitt , I . G ., was also a good working Mason , and would soon qualify himself for a higher office . " " Bro . Frank Gulliford , D . C ., fulfilled his oflice well , and was well known as a practical worker in Masonry ; and Bro . C . Ralph , the A . W . S ., was indefatigable in his attention to his duties , which added considerably to the comfort of thc brethren . He would call upon Bros . T . A . Dickson

and B . Solomon to reply . Bro . T . A . Dickson , S . VV ., in responding , thanked the brethren on behalf of the officer of the lodge for the hearty manner in which their health had been drunk , and assured them he would endeavour to advance thc harmony of thc lodge and do his best in his work .

Bro . S . Solomons , J . VV ., re-echoed the words of Bro . 1 . A . Dickson . 'The 'T y ler's tuast brought this agreeable evening to a close , which Bros . VV . Unwin , VV . Bourne , P . M ., C . Ralph , C . E . Tomlinson , Wilkie Jones , G . Howard , and C . VV . Lodge had added to by their musical powers .

ECCLESTON LODGE ( No . 1624 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . T . Coulthard , W . M ., occupied the chair , and there was a large attendance of brethren , including the following ofiicers : Bros . A . Johnston , S . VV . ; Isaacs , Treas . ; Beckham , Sec ; Ray , S . D . ; Lee , D . of Cj Bignold , W . S . ; Bottle , I . P . M . ; and several P . M . 's

and visitors . The lodge having been opened , and the usual routine business transacted , Bros . Nice and Garner were raised to the Degree of M . M ., after which Bros . Perry and Thornton were passed to the Second Degree . Messrs . Wigram and Maitland were then initiated into Freemasonry , and the lodge was closed in due form .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) .-A large and distinguished gathering of brethren assembled at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . D ., G . Sec . The chairwas occupied by Bro . W . H . Froom , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . E . Y . Jolliffe , W . M . elect . ; S . White ,

I . P . M . ; E . Anderton , S . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., Sec , P . G . C . Middx . ; J . Renals . S . D . j A . B . Hudson , J . D . ; F . Crockford , I . G . ; J . Larkin , D . C . ; C . VV . Lovett , Org . ; E . F . Brewster Fuller , Stwd . ; M . R . Webb , Stwd . ; G . Rawlinson , W . S . ; and the following members : Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor ,

Alderman John Staples , W . M . 2020 ; J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., Past G . Treas . ; George Kenning , P . M ., P . G . D . Middx . ; VV . S . Chapman , J . Shotter , S . Benton , M . D ., P . M . ; and T . Benskin . 'There was a large array of distinguished visitors , amongst whom were the following : Bros . Gen . Laurie , G . M . of Nova Scotia ; Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middx . ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . ; J . C

Parkinson , P . G . Deacon ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; Col . J . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; T . Young , P . G . S . ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; W . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G , Reg . Cornwall ; J , Herbage , P . P . G . Reg . Essex ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middx . ; J . Llewellyn J ones , P . M . 657 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; J . L . Mather , P . P . G . D . Herts ; C F . Hogard , P . P . G . Supt . VV . Essex ; F .

Venables , P . P . G . P . Herts ; A . M . Bates , P . M . 91 ; F . VV Imbert-Terry , I . P . M . 214 ; Nelson Reed , P . M . 1572 ; A , J . Altman , P . M . 16 57 j J . Hodges , P . M . 1706 j A . GreatRex , P . M . 22 j G . F . Smith , W . M . 1706 j A , Pearce , P . M . 1572 j S . H . Soper , P . M . 732 j A , McDougall , P . M . 3 J F . Page , J . VV . 214 j J . P . Dickson , S . W . 1572 ; G . De Luca , IOI 5 P . Morrison . 1218 : E .

T . R . Wilde , 1 S 27 j J . Daly , 282 j C S . Peirce , 6 5 ; C . Lee , 1624 ; J . Amphlett , 1511 ; R . De Lacy , 17013 ; A . L . Fryer , 1624 ; R . Raynham , 1706 ; G . Innes ; E . F . Storr , P . M ., Treas . 22 ; Rev . VV . W . Martin , W . M . 14 C 0 ; R . Taylor , 140 j VV . P . Brown , 70 ; Rev . George Avery , Chaplain 1 SS 4 ; Rev . H . R . Wakefield , 1 C 01 ; R . A . Glover , 231 ; VV . T . Roberts , 1827 ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 .

The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Edward Young Jolliffe was duly presented as W . M . elect , and impressively installed into the chair by the Grand Secretary . The oflicers were re-invested for the second year . The addresses were then delivered b y Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , in his usual admirable manner . The

VV . Master then rose and informed the brethren that it was customary to appoint a biother each year to serve as Steward for one of the Charitable Institutions—the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Girls' School having thus benefited during the last two years , it was now the turn of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the VV . M . said that it would afford him great pleasure to

represent thc lodge on behalf of that Institution . This was unanimously agreed to , and the sum of 25 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of the W . Master . The W . M ., having thanked the brethren , said that it was now his pleasing duty to present the I . P . M ., Bro . W . H . Froom , with a Past Master's jewel , in

recognition of his efficient services in the chair duiing the past year . Bro . Froom had spared neither time nor trouble in his efforts to promote the welfare of the lodge , and he heartily wished him health , long life , and happiness . 'Ihe I . P . M ., in appropriate terms , acknowledged the gift , for which he tendered his sincere thanks . All Masonic

business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , ably presided over by the VV . M . The first toast was . as usual , that of " The Queen and the Craft , " which was received with the customary enthusiasm , the VV . Master remarking that it needed but very few words from him to ensure it a hearty reception , for Her

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Majesty commanded the esteem of the world , and especially of the Craft . In proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . Master said that all the brethren were aware of the great interest taken by His Royal Highness in the welfare of the Craft , but owing to his numerous engagements he was prevented from presiding over Grand Lodge as often as he otherwise would .

"The Grand Officers" was next proposed by the W . M ., who said that , in speaking of the Grand Officers , he could assure the brethren that the same spirit animated them all , for they did all they possibly could for the good of the Craft . He was proud to say that there was a large and influential gathering of Grand Officers present that evening , but , as time was short , the brethren would not be able to hear them all in response . He would couple with this

toast the name of Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett . Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middx ., thanked the W . M . for the manner in which he had proposed the toast ot the Grand Officers , and the brethren for their reception of it . It was an important toast to be called upon to reply to , but nobody responded with more pleasure than himself . Among the Grand Officers there was none more woithy than the Earl of Carnarvon , whose

public duties had lately prevented him from being frequently at Grand Lodge . As for the Earl of Lathom , he is known in all the districts in the country and elsewhere as a worthy and excellent Mason . The rest are always ready to perform their duties to the best of their ability . He had much pleasure in announcing that an addition was to be made to the Grand Officers , by the appointment of a Provincial Grand Master for the Isle of Man . The few

lodges that have been working in that island have petitioned for a Provincial Grand Lodge to be established , and he was glad to say that there was every probability of a Provincial Grand Master being appointed , who would support the Grand Lodge of England , and rule judiciously over the Province of the Isle of Man . He would not trespass any longer on the time of the brethren , but again thank them , and he trusted that the Aldersgate

Lodge might continue to flourish . " The Health of the W . M . " was next given by Bro . VV . H . Froom , I . P . M ., who said that , as the gavel had been entrusted to him , the brethren would know that it was for the purpose of proposing this important toast . He was sure it would be received with enthusiasm , for no brother had ever been placed in the chair of that lodge with more hearty goodwill . The W . M . was the I . P . M . of the Thames

Valley Lodge , and there were many brethren present who had come to congratulate him on reaching the chair . He ( the I . P . M . ) asked , What is the reason for this popularity For an answer he would refer them to the motto inscribed on the banner over the W . M . 's chair . It was " Tant que je puis , " or , " Do as much as I can . " Had not the W . M . done as much as he could ? He had for some years been doing all in his power for the good of Freemasonry . He

was the most unselfish man he ( the I . P . M . ) had ever met with , and with such a character he would ask the brethren to rise and drink the health of their Worshipful Master in a bumper . Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , W . M ., tendered his sincere thanks for the kind and flattering way in which his health had been proposed and received . It was his pleasure and privilege to receive an invitation from his friend , Bro . Saillard ,

to the consecration of the Aldersgate Lodge , and since then he had taken a great interest in it , and he felt it an honour to have been elected to the chair . He onl y hoped that when he left the chair at the end of the year they would speak as favourably of him as they did now . The next toast was "The Installing Master , " and the Worshipful Master , in introducing it , said he considered the lodge was under an obligation to the Installing Master

for the honour conferred upon them b y his kindness in performing the installation ceremony . There was no brother looked upon with greater pleasure in that lodge than the G . S ., Bro . Col . Clerke , whom he hoped to see among them on many future occasions . Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , heartily thanked them for this very kind , very grateful , and , he ventured to say , very unnecessary toast , although

it was a great pleasure to him to be received in this manner . There was one song he had often heard , the refrain of which was , "Hedid , but he did ' nt know why . " Those words completely expressed his position that evening in responding to this toast . He had had the pleasure of performing the installation ceremony in that lodge for some years past , and in so doing had had the opportunity of meeting many friends . He had also had the pleasure of

installing many worthy men , but no brother more worthy than the brother he had placed in the chair that evening . It was very pleasing to him ( the G . S . ) to be in his present position , and he hoped that his services might always bc given to the Craft in general , and more especially to the Aldersgate Lodge . The Worshipful Master then gave " The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , " observing that they were honoured that evening with the presence of Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord

Mayor , in whose ward the meetings of this lodge are held , and to which several of the members belong . The W . M . further remarked that when they considered the many duties connected with the office of Lord Mayor , they would fully appreciate the honour done them by his presence that evening . He hoped that he would have good health to carry out the duties of thc important position hc so ably fills .

Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , in response , thanked the brethren very much for the manner in which his health had been received . The VV . M ., in proposing this toast , had spoken of the onerous duties of the Lord Mayor , but he hoped that the W . M . did not include visiting the Aldersgate Lodge . He felt very great pleasure in meeting the members of that lodge , for its home and resting place was in his ward , and he sincerely thanked them for

electing him a member , for it was an honour he did not expect . In the little emblem on the menu card they had a resemblance of the old gate of Aldersgate Ward , and it reminded him of a similar device erected when he passed through on his accession to oflice . He assured them that he desired to see the prosperity of that lodge , and trusted that it would continue to flourish in harmony . He did not

see what particular reason there was that the Lord Mayor should be Master of a lodge , but of late years he could point to many who had filled the chairs of their lodges , and xvho were always spoken of in the best terms . He hoped that a similar fate might await him . "The Visitors" was the next toast proposed by the Worshipful Master , who said that it was one that t hat