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of the former meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . "Williams was , by the courtesy of the W . M ., raised to the third degree by Bro . Capt . Perry Godfrey , and ballots were taken for tho admission of Messrs . R . Jessop and Miller . A similar compliment was paid thorn by the W . M . allowing Bro . Allworth P . M . to initiate his friends . Propositions for initiation were handed to the Sec , aud the Lod ^ e was closed .

Tho brethren afterwards partook of a banquet that was fully appreciated ; tho W . M " . Bro . Longley admirably presided , and proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , all of which wero heartily received . Bro . Captain Godfrey I . P . M . proposed tho health of the W . M . He thanked him for allowing him and his brother Past Master to perform tho ceremonies in favour of their friends ;

at tho same time each acknowledged the W . M . 's capability . The toast having been very ably responded to , tho W . M . proposed tho health of the newly initiated member , who was a brother of the S . W . By tho attention ho had paid to the ceremony , tho brethren would feel a pleasure in having such an addition to their number . Bro . R . Jessop , in responding , electrified tho brethren by his trite and

sensible remarks . He was deservedly applauded , and it was predicted ho would eventually bo a shining light in Freemasonry . Bro . Miller also replied . Bro . Capt . Perry Godfrey responded for tho Past Masters . Tho remaining toasts comprised tho Visitors , responded to by Bros . Hart P . P . G . D . Kent , Craig No . 3 , Vanderpump 1507 , Sec . ; the health of tho Officers was proposed aud responded to , and then the W . M . summoned tho Tyler .

Royal Clarence Chapter , No . 68 . —The regular meeting of this Chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol , on Monday last , Comps . R . Coaffeo Z ., Rev . J . B . Spring P . Z . II ., E . C . Howell J ., A . Dimoline P . Z . Treas ., H . Whito S . E ., B , Shorland S . N ., E . Uonoy P . S ., M . Ansaldo and H . Wilkinson Assist . Sojs . ; P . Z . 's W . Pearce , John Pickford , & c . The Chapter was formally opened and the

preliminaries disposed of ; Bros . Philip llawlc and Joseph . Tamos Clarke were exalted to the supremo degree . Comp . Howell was installed into tho chair of third Principal , and , somo other business having been settled , the Chapter was closed . The Comps . now adjourned to the Cathedral Hotel , whero a very nico spread was awaiting them . About twenty Comps . sat down to supper , under the presidency of

M . E . Comp . Coaftee , Comp . Honey acting as Vice . Each guest having dono ample justice to tho good things provided , and the customary Loyal and Patriotic toasts being proposed and duly honoured , M . E . Comp . Coaffee gavo tho health of the highly respected Deputy Prov . G . M . In doing so , he felt ho need not inform the Comps . that in Blue Masonry , as well as in Royal Arch , they wero

indebted to V . W . Bro . Powell for tho deep interest ho takes in all branches of the Craft . In proposing this toast he had much pleasure in uniting with it the namo of Comp . Dimoline , a name highly honoured amoug them , as the pillar on which Royal Arch Masonry had been supported in the Province . Comp . Dimoline replied , and enjoined the Comps . to imitate more and more the truly Masonic

attributes and talents of the Worthy Dep . Prov . G . M . Cornp . Dimoline is a veteran Mason of this Proviuco , and has served tho exalted post of M . E . Z . for seven years , as near in succession as the Constitutions will allow ; he has been a Royal Arch Mason thirty-thrco years , and we can safely say that this Comp . has true Masonic attributes . The Vencrablo M . E . Comp . next proposed tho health of

their respected i irst Principal , and paid Comp . Coaftee a most pleasing tribute of praiso for tho zeal with which lie conducts the important office , and tho efficient manner in which he performs the sublime ceremonies of the Holy Royal Arch . Comp . Coaffee , in reply , asked his Comp . Officers to give him that attention and assistance by which he alone anticipated carrying out tho functions of his

high office . Toast after toast was heartily proposed by tho highly agreeable and versatile M . E ., and cheerfully responded to by all presont . A pleasant evening was drawn to a close by Comp . Coaffee proposing the health of Visiting Comp . Davios ( FKKK . UASON ' CHRONICLE ) , who briefly thanked the Companions for tho great cordiality shown him . P . S . —Want of space this week prevents our giving a more lengthy account .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At the Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . C , on Thursday , 7 th March , at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Biddlo W . M ., Da Silva S . W ., Marks J . W ., Gladwell S . D ., Norden J . D ., Dawbarn I . G . ; Hogg P . M ., Moss , Harvey , Campbell , and W . J . Bawley . The Lodge was opened in duo form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read aud

confirmed . The W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Moss as the candidate . Bro . Hogg , assisted by the brethren , worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture . Bros . Moss and Harvey were instructed in the answers to the questions leading to the second degree . Bros . Gladwell , of No . 172 , and Marks , of No . 1275 , were elected members . Bro . Da Silva will preside at next meeting .

Beaufort Lodge , No . 103 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , 5 th March , at Freemason ' s Hall , Park-strcet , Bristol . Present—Bros . George Pearson W . M ., David Bell S . W ., W , H . Marriott J . W ., Henry Fleetwood Sec , W . H . Bowden P . M . Treas ., B . J . Tolcman S . D ., J . M . Hathcrlev J . D ., Thomas Thomas Assist .

D . C , D . P . Bolfiold Steward , W . H . Pine I . G . pro tern , W . Hazard Tyler . Past Masters Bros . E . Cook , W . Bcnham , W . G . Vowles , E . H . Vowles , J . B . Halford , andabont fifteen members . Visitors—Bros . II . F . Lambert J . W . G 86 . S . M . Davies ( FKEE . MASOX ' CIIUOXICLK ) , C G . Vicary 187 , W . Vicary Treasurer 113 S . It was proposed by Bro . W . G . Vowles , and seconded bv Bro . E . H . Vowles , that Bro . W .

Benham be tho representative of the Lodge on tho Prov . Charit y Committee , and carried unanimously . Vote of thanks passed to Bro . G . Pearson W . M . for his gift of £ 10 to tho Widows' fund , on behalf of the Beaufort Lodge . Ballot was taken for Mr . Walker , ho was accepted and initiated . Bro . J . B . Halford then gave the Entered Apprentice Charge in a most impressive manner ,

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Royal York Lodge , No . 315 . —Tho annual installation of the officers of this Lodge took placoin the Masonic Boom , Eoyal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tnesday , tho 5 th inst . Among thoso presont wore Bros . John II . Scott Dep . P . G . M . of Sussex , J . Dixon P . M . 271 Prov . S . G . W ., Rev . It . M . Davey J . W . 38 Prov . G . Chaplain , V . P . Freeman P . M . 732 Prov . G . Secretar y , T . S . Byass P . M . 1465 Prov . S . G . D ., T . H .

Crouch P . M . 851 Prov . J . G . D ., J . M . Kidd P . M . 732 Prov . G . D . of C , C . Sandeman P . M . 315 G . A . D . of C , A . King 271 Prov . G . Organist , W . Bead P . M . 66 G . Pursuivant , & e . An apology was tendered on behalf of the R . W . Sir Walter W . Buvrell , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , who was prevented , by au attack of bronchitis , from attending at the installation ceremony . The

retiring W . M ., Bro . Foat , was succeeded by Bro . A . J . Hawkes , who was most impressively installed into office by Bro . C . Sandoman . The newly-elected W . M . next proceeded to tho installation of his officers , who were elected as follow : —C . W . Hudson S . W ., T . Packham J . W ., II . Saunders Treas ., B . J . Pope Sec , G . Nash S . D ., W . H . Gibson J . D ., T . Chandler D . C , W . J . Smith

I . G ., G . B . Locker and II . Pay no Stewards , T . Hughes Tyler . At the termination of the installation cremony the brothren adjourned to the banqueting room , whero a splendid banquet was served by Bros . Sayers and Marks , who fairly excelled their previous efforts , and gavo universal satisfaction . Tho chair was taken by tho newly elected W . M ., who was supported by tho members of tho Provincial

Grand Lodgo already mentionod and the P . Masters of tho Brighton and Provincial Lodges . Upwards of V 0 sat down , tho gathering of brethren being ono of tho largest ever hold iu Brighton or the county . Tho vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . C . W . Hudson S . W ,, B . J . Popo Sec , and T . Packham J . W . After tho banquet the chairman gavo tho Queen aud tho Craft ; His Royal Highness

Princo of Wales M . W . G . M . of England ; and the V . W . Bro . Lord Skelmersdalo , Deputy Prov . G . M ., and tho Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . To tho last toast Bro . W . Knho P . G . O ., and Bro . W . R . Wood responded . The chairman , in proposing the health of the Bt . W . Sir Walter W . Bun-ell Bart . M . P . Prov . G . M . of Sussex , regretted that , through indisposition , tho Prov . G . Master of

the County was absent . Ho and those present wero much disappointed , and had anticipated that after a lapse of twenty years , dnring which no official visit had been mado by the Prov . G . M . and his Officei-3 to the York Lodge , that they would have been honoured with Sir Walter's presence . All , however , were hopeful that ho would soon bo ablo to resume his Masouic duties . Tho

chairman next proposed the W . Bro . John H . Scott Dep . Prov . G . M . of Sussex , and tho Officers of the Prov . G . Lodge Present and Past , Bro . Scott , in responding , remarked that ho never experienced greater embarrassment , for althongh as D . P . G . M . ho had at timos to act for tho Prov . G . M ., —and after twenty-five years' experience that was a comparatively easy task , —ho had never previously been

called npon to represent him . He found it impossible , and others would also bo similarly situated , to fill the place of tho genial , kind old English gentleman whose absence they all deplored . The lot of tho i ' rovincial Grand Officers had of late been cast in pleasaufc places ; they had visited all parts of the county , and found Masonry flourish , ing . He hoped soon to find their Prov . G . M . again busy with them .

Bros . J . W . Stride P . M . 31 o proposed tho W . M ., who , he remarked , was a good example to younger Masons . Bro . A . J . Hawkes , on rising to respond , was warmly received . He felt proud to think that after six years' membership of the York Lodgo he had reached the highest post of honour tho members could confer upon him . Tho W . M . next gavo the Visitors , to which Bros . II . Davey , Pogler , and Sabino

responded . He next gavo tho Past Masters , to which Bros . C . Lamb ( ex-Mayor ) aud W . R . Wood responded . The Officers of the Lodge , acknowledged by Bros . 0 . W . Hudson , P . Packham , and R . J . Pope . The Initiates , to which Bros . 0 . J . Carter , Taylor , and Downnm replied . Tho Tyler ' s toast completed tho programme During tho evening somo excellent songs wero sung by Bros . J . Hill , R .

Nicholson , G . Cole , W . Roe , J . Eberall , aud C . J . Carter . Bro . W . Kuhe contributed pianoforte solos iu his usual artistic maimer , while Bros . Boe and Gates gave a pianoforte duet . Bro . W . Roo was a most efficient accompanist . Tho pleasures of tho evening were further enhanced by variations given in good stylo by Bros . C . W . Hudson and T . Binsted .

Ike Hull Packet , of Saturday last , says : — There are few persons who are nuacquainted with the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Girls which has been established by the energy of the great body of Freemasons iu tho metropolis . Valuable as such an institution is it has been frequently felt that tho establishment of schools moro local in character is desirable . It by

no means follows that such should be antagonistic to tho central school—in fact , they would relieve somo of tho pressure which must naturally bear npon it , seeing tho largo number of children of Freemasons left year by year totally unprovided for , a very small per centago of whom receive any assistance whatever . It is also a moro difficult matter to obtain entrance to a central than toalocal charity ,

whether Masonic or not , and this aftords a reason why the members of onr local Lodges should imitate tho example set by the Leeds Freemasons . The Committee of the Leeds Masonic Educational Institution , in their report just issued , state that their object is to provide assistance to children who would never be able to obtain admission to the Metropolitan Masonic Schools , bv seeiug that their

education is attended to at home , and in needful circumstances gifts are given to deserving boys and girls , the sons or daughters of Freemasons , in order that they may start life with a fair prospect of success . The institution consists at the present time of twelvo patrons and three perpetual governorships , who haro contributed

£ 10 10 s each ; seven patronesses or lewiso 3 and fifty-two life governors , who have contributed £ 5 5 s each ; and seventy-three annual subscribers of sums varying from 5 s to £ 1 Is . It should not take long to establish something of this kind in Hull , and from what we havo been ablo to observe we believe it to be very much needed .