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lodge . He also spoke with much confidence of the future prospects of the lodge , and of the brethren one day seeing it at the head of the roll of London lodges . Bro . Willing , in reply , said that , as far as his own individual merits were concerned , the compliments paid by Bro . Tims

were undeserved . As the Master of the lodge , he was happy to say it was making good progress—such progress , indeed , as many older lodges had not attained to . On the previous evening he had been complimented at the Board of Benevolence on this progress ; and he felt that

as a compliment not so much to him as to the members of the lodge . It really implied that they all took an interest in the Craft , and that interest had so manifested itself that it bad attracted the attention of members of Grand Lodge . While he continued to be well

supported in that lodge , or anywhere else , no eftorts on his part should be wanting to make the Metropolitan Lodge an eminent lodge in the Craft ( cheers ) . "The Health of the Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Longhurst , P . M . 7 S 0 and 1425 , and several other members , all of

whom concurred in their approval of the working of the lodge , and the cordial reception which had been extended to them . The W . M ., in giving " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " greatly complimented both those brethren on their exertions , and said that their

work was well done , in addition to being done quietly and unostentatiously . To Bro . Tims especially he paid this compliment , and informed the brethren that if any officer happened accidentally to be away , Bro . Tims was always ready to perform his duties . ( Applause . ) Bro . Rose and Bro . Tims respectively acknowledged

the toast , and after assuring the W . M . of the interest they took in all that concerned the lodge , promised that they would continue to manifest that interest in the future as they had in the past . After the other toasts had been proposed , honoured , and responded to , the brethren separated .

IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 . )—Again it is our pleasing duty to record the continued successful progress of the truly excellent lodge which held a regular meeting on Tuesday the 17 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge Road . The lodge was called at a reasonable

hour for all concerned and the summons was loyally responded to , which will be seen when our readers peruse the names ol those present , viz .: —Bros . C . Smith , W . M . ; G . Mattock , S . W . ; J . J . Cantle , JW . ; J . Noke , Hon . P . M . ; E . Thurkle , Treasurer : C . S . Jolly , Sec .: C . F .

Poupard , S . D . ; L . JCornelissen , J . D . ; and W . Ashwell , 1-G . Every officer was at his pott , and the work of the evening was carried on with a completeness which left nothing to be desired . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were

read and confirmed , after which , it being announced that two out of the three candidates named in the summons for the third degree were present , ( the other having tendered an apology for his absence ) , the lodge now opened in the second degree and Bros . W . . G . Silcock and J .

IJarwick were examined according to the ancient formula . Having proved their efficiency , those brethren were afterwards properly introduced , after the lodge had resolved itself into the superior degree , and those brethren were inducted into the third degree of Freemasonry . The

ceremony was rendered in the most impressive manner possible , and the whole of the traditional history attached to the degree was imparted to them- The lodge was afterwards resumed to the first degree , and Mr- J . R . Ashford was initiated into the Order . The initiation ceremony was performed in like admirable manner as the

previous ceremony had been , and the W . M . concluded his labours by reciting the ancient charge , so often spoken of , but so seldom delivered , to the initiate , which was delivered with telling effect . The resignation of Bro . C . Nott , in consequence of his projected settlement in Australia , was received with regret , but the next announcement was one which was of a

more agreeable nature , namely that the VV . M . had undertaken the duties of Steward at the ensuing Festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . This announcement was

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received with much satisfaction by the brethren , and a notice of motion was immediately made that the sum of , = £ 25 be taken from the lodge funds to head the list of the W-M ., which will doubtlessly be confirmed at the next lodge meeting . The last business brought before the

lodge was a simple , but very pleasing one ; the Secretary , Bro . C . S- Jolly , proposed and carried a motion , that a lodge album should be provided to contain the photographic likeness of every member of the lodge , an admirable idea , if the names of the brethren and the dates of their

initiation are attached thereto , which will make the collection one of lasting interest to many . When the lodge was closed , some simple refreshments were served , and here we would remark that we hope the lodge will soon deliver

itself from its present surrounding . It is not a tavern lodge ; it has been founded on higher principles , it ought to hold its meeting in a less obscure place than where it is at present located , more properly housed the " Ivy " Lodge would soon stand pre-eminent amongst its compeers .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular meeting of this young and highly flourishing lodge took p lace at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Thursday , 12 th November . There were present Bros . John Lawrence Mather , W . M ., P . M . 65 , 1227 ; E . Bowyer , S . W . ; L . A .

Lewis , J . W . ; T . Davy , S . D . ; Stephens , P . M ., J . D . pro tem ; G . F . Cook , Treas . ; E . Braine , Sec ; P . Preston , D . C ; W . Bansor , I . G- ; and other brethren . Visitors * . Bros- J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; Boyd , P . G . D . ; John Williams , 6 99 , ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been duly

opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously confirmed , Messrs . Shaw , Sleigh , Harris , Marsh and Luck were all duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . in a manner that could not be surpassed , the charges being delivered in an

admirable , efficient and impressive style , maintaining the usual working from tho chair ? Bros . Watkins , Lake and Holness were passed to to the degree of F . C . Bro . Cope was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The whole of the ceremonies were performed without a single

hitch , and the working of that night tells us that the Islington Lodge will be second to none in the metropolis . After the lodge had been closed in due form , the brethren re-assembled at the banqueting table , where the W . M . presided over an excellent collation- After the removal

of the cloth , the W . M . rose to propose " The Queen and the Craft . " saying that Her Majesty had -won the affections of the Craft in general . The brethren responded in suitable terms . He then proposed " Our Royal Brother , the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M , " to which the brethren

lustily responded . The W . M . then proposed "The Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M , and the other Grand Ollicers . " This toast was received with full Masonic honours . Bro- Cook then proposed " The health of the W . M-, " whicli was heartily received . The W . M . in

responding , said : —I thank you kindly for the high compliment you have just paid me , and feel highly gratified to know that my labours have been satisfying to you all . The W . M . said , the next toast I have to propose is that of " The Initiates . " We are perfectly satisfied with what

we have seen of them to-night , and think they will make true and loyal Masons . I sincerel y trust that the ceremony of to-night will leave a lasting impression on their minds . All lodges are benefited by receiving new blood ; it gives fresh life and vitality . The toast was highly

honoured , the W . M . giving "The Entered Apprentice ' s Song . " Each of the initiates responded in suitable terms . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " saying he was always delighted to receive strangers . The toast being highly honoured , Bros . Boyd and Driscoll

responded on behalf of the visitors . " The Masonic Press" having been given , Bro . Williams responded for the Freemason . The W . M . next proposed "Thc Officers , " to which the S . D ., Bro . Davy , responded on behalf of his brother

officers . The " Tyler ' s toast" brought the meeting to a close . | The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the singing of the brothers Holness . On the whole , everything connected with the working of this interesting

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lodge was everything that could be desired . The W . M . and his officers all work in an admirable manner that augurs well for the prosperit y ofthe Islington Lodge . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1 , 512 ) . —

The first meeting of this lodge for the dispatch of business since the consecration was held at the Red Lion , Hotel , Hampton , on Thursday evening last , and was well attended . This lodge

was founded under the auspices of several influential members of the Lebanon Lodge ( 1326 ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form by the W . M ., Bro . Hammond , P . M . ; Bros . Hopwood , P . M ., S . W . ; HiU , P . M ., J . W . ; Hurst , S . D . ; Cox , J . D . ; Wheeler , I . G . ; Jesson , Treas . ; J . Hammond , Sec . The minutes of the previous preliminary meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceed to initiate Messrs . Ockenden , G . Phillips , and J . Chilcott . The working was done in so excellent and masterly a

manner as to evoke the commendations of the visitors present , and upon the motion of the J . W ., which was seconded by the S . W ., an unanimous vote of thanks was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes , congratulating him upon his successfully carrying out the duties of

the chair of K . S . Bro . Hopwood was elected to represent the lodge and to be recommended as an officer ofthe P . G . L . The visitors present were Bros . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., W . M . of 1 . 50 . 3 , & o ; Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., J . W . 201 ; Saunders , S . W . 1 503 ; Wilson 209 ; Jenkins

l 6 ° 3 j Jones 1326 ; Lawrence 1326 ; Walls 1381 ; Vinaggo 1503 . The lodge having been closed in due form the brethren partook of a cold collation . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given briefly but to the point by the W . M . Bro . Col . Wigginton proposed the health

of the W . M . in a very neat and complimentary speech and congratulated this young lodge upon possessing so able a Master , and he also replied for the Visitors . The initiates' health having been drank and responded to , Bro . Jepson by request sang the song of the " Entered

Apprentice" with effect . Bro . Martin contributed ' * Good bye , Sweetheart , " Bro . Walls " Love ' s Bequest , " and Bro . Saunders a " motto" song , all of which vocal efforts appeared to give great satisfaction to the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a successful termination .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( NO , 73 ) was held on Thursday , Nov . 12 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . The Chapter was opened by Comps . £ . Harris , M . E . Z . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . as IL ; W . Smeed , P * Z . as J . R . Watts , P . Z ., and A . D . Loewenstark , P . Z .

lhe companions were then admitted , minutes of the preceding meeting read and confirmed , apologies were received from absent Principals , officers and candidates . The work ofthe chair was rehearsed , Comp . G . W . Wheeler , P . Z-, from Scotland , gave some working of the degree as

practised in that country . Comp . A . D . Loewenstark , P . Z ., resigned his membership . His resignation was accepted with regret . Comp . M . D . Loewenstark , S . N ., was elected Steward to represent the Chapter at the forthcoming festival to be held on Wednesday , May 13 th , 1875 , for Girls' School . All business being ended tho

chapter was closed . There were present besides those named , Comps . J . S . Sweasey , J . W . Baldwin , P . S . ; B . Isaacs , S . Frankenberg , & c . Visitors , G . W . Wheeler , P . Z . 73 , W . N . Goss , S . N . 176 , J . B . Langley , 1 st A . S . 176 . As there was not g any banquet or refreshment the companions separated after the work was done .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ClIAC : l 5 WATER . UnsCaWCIl Lod ge ( No . IOl ) . —The annual meeting of the Boscawen Lodge of M . M . Masons was held on Monday , 16 th inst ., Bro . Rev . G . L . Church , W . M ., P . P . G . C , in the chair . The W . Bro . Jos . Holman having being duly elected and presented was installed a . W . M . for the ensuing year b y Bro . J . Niness ,