Instruction.

L . Standring I . G ., J . Lamb . A . Armfield , J . French W . M . 1642 , W . R . Hatton P . M ., G . Inglish W . M . 901 , R . W . Board P . M ., A . R . Finch , E . W . Tucker , J . Wynman , W . Slack , T . H . Darby , and others . The Lodge being opened the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Armfield being the candidate . After this ceremony the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of passing , for which Bro . Board oflered

himself candidate , and he having shown his proficiency in the former degree the Lodge was opened in the second , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the full description of the working tools . After this Bro . A . R . Finch offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . This , and the two former ceremonies were given in such a perfect manner as to afford general satisfaction . We congratulate the members on possessing such an able working Preceptor as Bro . Davis .

Bro . Darby , of the Kensington Lodge , and landlord of the Hotel , was unanimously elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . On account of the illness of Bro . W . J . Mason V . P . Board of General Purposes Secretary of the Lodge , the annual supper will be postponed until further notice . We wish Bro . Mason speedy recovery .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at 3 o'clock , at Brother Rudderforth ' s ( Stone's ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket . As announced in our last issue the popular Preceptor had arranged to occupy the chair , and an exceptionally good attendance assembled to witness the working of Bro . C .

Woodrow P . M . as W . M . He was supported by Bros . F . Walker S . W ., W . West J . W ., 0 . Wetton W . M . acting Preceptor , I . W . Simeons Sec , E . Wavell P . M . S . D ., J . E . Culverhouso J . D .. A . Butcher I . G ., W . H . Rudderforth P . M ., L . Mutter , A . Espezel , E . R . Knight , L . Lake , E . Nice , A . Stanley , J . Wynman , and several others . ,

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Lake offered himself as candidate . In due order the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , after which the W . M . gave the explanation of the tracing board . By desire of the W . M ., Bro . Nice , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the degree . We cannot speak too highly of the perfect working of the W . M ., while praise is also due to Bro . Nice .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , 'and the following Brethren were proposed as members : —A . Stanley 2345 , L . Lake 87 , and E . R . H . Knight 1585 . The ballot was unanimously in their favour , which compliment was duly acknowledged by each . Bro . F . Walker was elected W . M . for next Monday .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , on Wednesday , Bro . J . DeCasseres P . M . W . M ., G . Fennell P . M . S . W ., Moss Corper J . W ., Goodman S . D ., Soar J . D ., F . A . Slater I . G ., Harris P . M ., Thornton Sec . acting Preceptor . About thirty-five Brethren were present , when the Lodge was opened in

the three degrees , and resumed to the first . Bro . J . J . Hall P . M . then proceeded with what proved to be a very interesting and instructive lecture , to which he must have devoted much time , expense and trouble to get the necessary information . A very interesting discussion followed by Bros . De Casseres , F . A . Slater , Harris , Newport , & c

Those Brethren who have an opportunity of at any time hearing Bro . Hall ' s lecture will do well to avail themselves of it . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Hall , and honorary membership was conferred upon him . Bro . Boyce will occupy the chair at the meeting on Wednesday next .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . THE Brethren of this well known Lodge of Instruction assembled on Monday , at the comfortable rooms of Bro . George Stevenson , the Whittington Restaurant , Moor Lane , Moorgate Street . Present : —Bros . W . Vincent Jull W . M . 2264 W . M ., W . Wright S . W ., J . Almond P . M . J . W ., C . H . Knuth W . M . 1839 acting Prec , Percy Gray acting Sec , R . E . BarnesS . D ., Ashby J . D .. H . Saqui I . G ., J . D . Thomson P . M . 198 , A . Haynes , G . Stevenson , R . S . Chandler , Sowden , W . Sabine , F . J . Houldsworth , E . W . Yeoman , J . Wynman .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Chandler oflered himself as a candidate . After having answered the usual questions he was entrusted , the Lodge advanced , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in a perfect manner . The W . M . changed places with Brother Knuth acting Preceptor , and that Brother rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Houldsworth candidate .

Bro . R . E . Barnes 871 , E . W . Yeoman 1489 , and Robert Stanley Chandler were proposed as members , were unanimously accepted , and duly acknowledged the compliment . Bro . W . Wright , of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge , was elected W . M . for next meeting .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

ECONOMY LODGE , No . 76 . rriHE annual installation took place at Winchester , on Wednesday -IL afternoon , 26 th ult ., before a distinguished company and a full Lodge of members , and with unusual interest , inasmuch as the W . M .-elect Bro . R . J . Harris was installed by his father , Bro . J . Harris P . P . G S . W an old member of '' 76 , " and very ably and impressivel y did he carry out the ancient and splendid ritual .

nrc * Grand Master Br ° - W . W . B . Beach , M . P . and several of his Uihcers entered the Lodge in procession before the ceremony began , and joined the Board of Installed Masters , which consisted of over 36 members After the ceremony the W . M . thanked the Provincial Grand Master for attending with his Officers , and Bro . Beach received , both in virtue of his othce and as an old member of the Lodge , a hearty greeting and welcome , wtu-m lie genially acknowledged , and congratulated the Installing Master on his splendid working .

Before closing the Lodge a most interesting incident occurred , viz the presentation of a most luxurious easy chair and beautifully illuminated testamur on vellum to Bro . Gamon , who for eighteen years has discharged me onerous duties of Lodge Secretary , and won the regard of the Brethren

Provincial.

always . Bro . W . Carter made the presentation , on behalf of the Brethren , in a neat speech , and Bro . Gamon , who was overcome by his feelings at the surprise to him , expressed his thanks , and afterwards , at the postprandial proceedings , at greater length .

About sixty Brethren proceeded to the Guildhall , where Bro . Clowser served a recherche repast , which was followed by the usual toasts and music , and fraternal harmony , the new W . M . proving a capital president , and receiving a hearty welcome after his health had been proposed by Bro . T . Stopher , one of the " fathers " of the Lodge .

FORTITUDE LODGE , No . 105 . THE annual festival was held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel , Plymouth , , on Wednesday , 26 th ult ., and was presided over by Bro . Frank Maitland W . M . About eighty were present .

The usual Masonic toasts were- proposed during the evening . Prominent reference was made to the good that is being dong in the Province by means of the three Masonic charities , and a hope was expressed that the Brethren would give those Institutions such liberal support that their usefulness might be extended and enlarged .

LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . mHE regular meeting and festival of St . John took place at the JL Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 26 th ult ., Bro . Herbert A . Owles W . M . There was an attendance of upwards of fifty members and visitors .

After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot , which was successful , was taken for Bro . Chas . Slee ( late of this Lodge ) who was desirous of becoming a re-joining member . Then followed the installation , of Bro . Frederick Walmsley S . W ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Joseph Wildgoose P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., assisted by Past Masters of the Lodge . The Board of Installed Masters was

composed as follows : —Bro . Wildgoose in the principal chair , Brothers J . M . H . Blarney as S . W ., T . H . Soholfield P . P . G . R . as J : W ., R . L . McMillan as C . G ., and Owles as Deacon . The addresses to the Master and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Soholfield , that to 'the Brethren by Bro . D . D . Macpherson , while Bro . J . M . Sinclair P . P . G . D .. invested the following

Officers * . —Bro . H . R . Yates S . W ., J . H . Studd J . W . * , T . H . Soholfield P . M ., < fcc , Treas ., Robert Race Sec , Geo . Taylor S . D ., R . W . Nuttall J . D ., Joseph Grime I . G ., D . D . Macpherson P . M . B . C ., F . M . Whittle Organist , H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Charity Representative , B . Williams P . M ., H . ' E . Massie , B . Wilmot , F . Simpson , G . R . Jury , J . W . Scott Stewards .

Nineteen Installed Masters witnessed the very excellent work of this multiparous ceremony . A pleasing function which followed formed the' apex to the day's proceedings , viz .: the presentation to Bro . Sinclair of a handsome gold watch , and a beautifully illuminated address , which was in book form . The watch contained Bro . Sinclair's monogram , and also the following inscription : —

To BBO . J . M . SINCLAIB P . M . P . P . G . D ., from the Brethren of the Integrity Lodge , 163 . 26 th January 1898 . The address , which was a perfect work of art , we reproduce , as follows : — Lodge of Integrity , No . 163 , of

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons . To BBO . J . M . S INCLAIR P . M . P . P . J . G . D . We , the Officers and Brethren of the above Lodge , desire to express to you on your retirement from the office of Treasurer our most hearty and

sincere thanks for the able and disinterested manner in which you have for tho last twelve years performed the important duties of that office ; also our high appreciation of the work you have done in the Lodge , not only as its Treasurer , but in the numerous other offices which you have held during the long period of twenty-five years membership .

That you should have filled so important an office by election of the Brethren for so long a period proves at once an earnest desire on your part to promote the interests of the Lodge , and that you have won and uninterruptedly maintained the trust and entire confidence of your fellow members .

We ask your acceptance of the accompanying gift , in the hope that it will serve to remind you of happy associations , and be a constant witness of our regard and esteem for yourself . We regret your retirement , and trust that you will in the future , as in the past , permit us to have the pleasure of your company amongst us , aud

the benefit of your experience in our councils ; and that this may be so , wc pray that the Great Architect of the Universe will give you length of days , and extend to yo . u and your family a full measure of personal and domestic happiness . Signed , on behalf of the Lodge , Herbert A . Owles W . M .

Fred Walmsley S . W . H . R . Yates J . W . T . H . Scholfield Treasurer J . H . Studd Secretary .

Bro . Wildgoose , in making the presentation on behalf of the Lodge , referred in eulogistic terms to the many services rendered by the recipient , and explained that when the idea of marking such services by a substantial recognition was mentioned to the Brethren , it met with an immediate response .

Bro . Sinclair , in replying , thanked the Brethren in a most heartfelt manner for their very handsome presents given to him through the medium of Bro . Wildgoose . The address he should often read with pleasure , as it would mark a period in his life which he could look back upon with satisfaction , while the watch ho hoped to be enabled to hand down to his son , who , by the bye , might in the near future become ono of their number , as it was his

intention to join the Lodgo of Integrity . Continuing , Bro . Sinclair said he had been connected with the Lodge for a quarter of a century , twenty-two years of which time he had been in office of some description . During the latter period he had not missed a single meeting , and he sincerely hoped that those who followed him would be equally as zealous in the discharge of thc important duties connected with the position . He had never for a moment anticipated any recognition of his services , which had always been a labour