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ST . PETER'S LODGE , No . 1125 . AMONG tha brethren of this Lodge , who attended the Provincial Grand Lodge at Tavistock , on Wednesday , September 30 th were the W . M . Bros . Webb , P . M . ' s Foil P . P . G . S . D ., Ellorton , Moyle and Crabb Secretary , the latter uarHpreaenUtive on the Committee of Petitions , and Bartlett , J . Grater , R . Grater , Pylo , Mead and Monday . At the meeting of the Committeo of Petitions it was

announced by the P . G . Seoertary tint Tiverton , among other Lodges , had contributed ten guineas , by whioh a vote in perpetuity of the Bene , volant Institution ia London bad been obtained , and he recommended that St . Peter ' s Lodge be granted another ten guineas as being ooo of the Lodges that had obtained the least number of Provincial grants for benevolent purposes . The report was adopted , so tbat

the local brethren hare now two votes in perpetuity . Subsequently at the Provincial Grand Lodge , over whioh Visconnt Ebrington P . G . M . presided , it wss proposed by Stocker P . G . J . W ., and seconded by Bro . Jones P . P . G . J . W ., and supported by a numbor of other brethren , that Bro . Crabb P . M . Seo . St . Peter ' s Lodge , be elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . This was unanimously carried .

TORBAY LODGE , No . 1358 . THE Paington brethren held their installation meeting at the new Masonio Hall , on the 1 st inst ., when Bro . Nicks S . W . was installed W . M ., by the retiring Master . After the ceremony the W . M . appointed and invested his Officera , as follow : —Bros . Jarman I . P . M ., Emmett S . W ., Hoyles J . W ., Palk P . M . P . P . G . Purs . Treas ., Bradford P . M . Secretary , Franklin Chap ,, Drew D . C , Soevill S . D ., Rabbioh J . D ., Harris I . G ., Brooks Organist , Delafield S . S ., Roberts J . S ., and Tozer Tyler .

ROSE LODGE , No . 1622 . ON Saturday last , at the Surrey Masonio Hall , a numerous com . pany of members and friends were present . The W . M . elect Bro . Martin was duly installed , the ceremony being impressively performed by the I . P . M . Bro . Jeffery . At the oloso of business the Lodge entertained a company of friends » t dinner . The Officers of

the Lodge are now Bros . Martin W . M ., Jeffery I . P . M ., Pullen S . W ., Derham J . W ., Kirby Treasurer , Loader P . M . Secretary , Pickett S . D ., Caatledine J . D ., Webb I . G ., Ballard Dir . of Cers ., Choveaux Organist , Parr W . S ., Dawson Assist . W . S ., Thomas Bowler Tyler .

KIRKDALE LODGE , No . 1756 . AN interesting event took place on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Skelmersdale Masonio Hall , Westminster-road , Kirkdale . This was the first social evening held by the brethren of this Lodge , whicb thongh one of the youngest in the Province , has progressed at a remarkable rate , culminating this year in suoh prosperity that it was deemed a suitable opportunity for celebrating its success , whioh is attributed to the popularity and untiring zeal of

the Worshipful Master—a most enthuaiastio Mason—aided by a devoted band of Officers and Member * . The Lodge is one of tbe strongest in the Province , alike in numbers and voting power on the various Masonio Charities ,- this year alone over £ 100 having been devoted to Charity , showing that its members , while enjoying these social gatherings , do not neglect the true aim of Masonry . The

" social " of Thursday evening was creditably carried out by Bros . C . Johnson W . M ., Molyneux I . P . M ., Bushell S . W ., Milne J . W ., Macaulay Secretary , Dr . Ricketts S . D ., Ellams A . S ., Grierson P . M ., Marshall P . M ., and Murphy , assisted by Bros . Marsden , Forbes , Thompson , Gee , Dowie , & o . Bro . Carmiohael , of Great Homer-street , decorated the hall iu first-class style free of charge . Dancing was kept np with

great spirit until two o clock in the morning , to the strains of Bro . G . Eyton ' s band . The following brethren added greatly to the evening ' s enjoyment by giving a selection of znnsio and songs ;—Bros . Jones 1013 , Linaker J . W . 1264 , Porter 1013 , Hnnsans and Williams S . D . 2042 . The catering was in the hands of Bro . Holmos , Metropole ,

Church-street . About 160 brethren and ladios were present , including the following visitors : —Bros . Davies W . M . 1035 , Dr . Crozier W . M . 1086 , TJnsworth P . M . 1086 , Hankey P . M . 1393 , Ewart P . M . 1086 , Eyton W . M . 2215 , Pierrepont . P . M . 1393 , Armstrong 724 , Peake P . M . 1035 , Martin 1713 , Tattersill , Quirk , Robinson , Jones , Preston , & c .

ST . ANDREW'S LODGE , No . 1817 . THE installation meeting was held on Thursday , 24 th September , when Bro . Cooper , of the School of Gunnery , Shoeburyness , was installed W . M . The ceremony was ably performed by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Berridge Prov . G . Sword Bearer , and at its close be was heartily thanked for his services . Bro . Glasscock P . P . G . Sword Bearer , was unanimously chosen to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Cambridge Hotel .

BURRELL LODGE , No . 1829 . THE installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on the 1 st inst ., the Lodge was opened by Bro . Gill , who was supported by his Officers and a large band of visitors . Bro . Packham was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being admirably performed by Bro ., Gill , the retiring W . M ., who also delivered the charges . The W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow ,

those prasent being invested with the insignia of tbeir respective offices , viz ., Bros . Carpenter S . W ., Flinn J . W ., Bedford Treasurer , Ffennell Secretary , Shrivall S . D ., Dyer J . D ., Barber Dir . of Cers ., Watts I . G ., Insoll , Olliver , Colbrau and Thorncroft Stewards , Stanton Tyler . Bro . Carpenter was re-elected Charities' Steward . In proposing the Worshipful Master , Bro . Gill I . P . M . said Bro . Packham

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had , since his initiation , done able work in the various offices of the Lodge ; he had proved himself a zealous Freemason , and would , he was sure , do all that he possibly could to further the interests of the Barrell Lodge . He was convinced that in their W . M . they would find one who would give satisfaction to the Lodge and carry out all the obligations bis high position imposed upon him . The W . M ., ia

responding , said he never anticipated , when he was initiated , that bo should preside over the Lodge . It gave him great pleasnre to occupy the post of VV . M ., and he hoped the brethren would never regret electing him to tbe honourable position be held . The Worshipfnl Masters of the Lodges in the Province , proposed by Bro . Highams P . M ., was acknowledged by Bros . Nye and Lelew . Bro . Harrison

P . M . gave the Visitors , to whioh Bros . Knight ( Mayor of Newbury ) aud Mr . Whatford responded . Bro . Carpenter submitted the Past Musters , replies being given by Bros . Gill and Packham . The toast of the Initiates and Joining Members , proposed by Bro . Gill , was acknowledged by Bros . Bonner and Sayers . The W . M . gave the Officers of tbe Lodge , to whioh Bros . Carpenter , Flinn and Ffennell

responded . The Tyler ' s toast completed the list . During the evening the short speeches were interspersed by songs given by Miss Maad Bond , Miss Alice Holman , Miss Louise Brazier , Miss Edith Cole . Bros . Dyer , Brazier P . M ., Oole , Newberry and Roe . Bro . Lloyd contributed a recitation , and Bro . Salmon a cornet solo . The duties of accompanist were admirably carried out by Bro . Roe P . P . G . O .

BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 . ON Monday , 21 st September ^ the brethren celebrated their annual festival , at Maldon , and the proceedings passed off most successfully . The principal business of the day was the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . Davis S . W ., the ceremony appertaining to whioh was ably rendered by the out-going Worshipful Master , Bro . Smith P . M . 697 , assisted by the indefatigable Secretary Bro . Eustace P . M .

P . P . G . Standard Bearer . The Officers for the year were invested , as follows : —Bros . Smith I . P . M ., Basham S . W ., Brown J . W ., Rev . T . Lloyd I . P . M . 2342 Prov . G . Chaplain Chap ., Strutt P . P . A . G . P . Treas ., Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . Standard Bearer Secretary , Grant S . D ., Sbisrs J . D ., Hirsoh D . C , Stevens Organist , Butler I . G ., Wood ,

Harrison , Morgan , Hardy Stewards , Pearman Tyler . The W . M . was unanimously elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Installing Master . About 40 brethren subsequently dined

together at the Blue Boar Hotel , a good dinner being well served by Mrs . Hiokford , the hostess . The W . M . presided in his usual genial manner ; and the pleasures of the evening were muoh enhanced by a capital selection of vocal music by brethren present .

LONDONDERRY LODGE , No . 2039 . THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , Sunderland , on tbe 5 th inst . Bro . Cooper presided , and was snpported by Bros . Brown P . M ., Rev . J . J . Brown P . P . G . C P . M ., Moor P . M . P . P . G . D ., Deans P . M ., Priestly P . M . P . G . S . of Works 97 , Watson W . M . 97 , Todd I . P . M . 80 , Penney W . M . 1970 , Campbell W . M ., Maddison P . M . P . P . G . D . 1387 , Hudson P . M . 80 , and others .

The Treasurer a statement was read , and accepted as audited . The installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year took place , when Brother Liston S . W . W . M .-elect , was presented by Bro . Deans P . M . D . of C , and ably installed in the chair by Bro . Cowper , the retiring W . M . The newly-installed W . M . Bro . Liston , afterwards invested

the following as his Officers for the ensuing year : —Brothers Fred . S . Cowper P . P . G . Steward I . P . M ., Rev . J . R . Mackenzie Chap , ( absent ) , Pinkney P . M . 1389 S . W . ( absent ) , Hutchinson J . W ., Moor P . M . Treas ., S . Lee Sec , N . Lee S . D ., Milbnrn J . D ., Brown P . M .

D . of C , Hudson P . M . Organist , Goldmon I . G ., Grieve P . M . Tyler , Campbell , Bentham , and Logan auditors . The annual festival oi the Lodge was held in the evening at the Grand Hotel , Bridge Street ( Bro , Jackson ' s ) , at whioh the W . M . Bro . Liston presided , and there was a numerous attendance .

KENDRICK LODGE , No . 2043 . A MEETING of the members of this young Lodge took place at the Masonio Hall , Reading , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., for the purpose of installing the new Master Bro . T . Cook , who was elected at the last regular Lodge . Bro . Cook has twice before filled the office , in Staffordshire , and held a distinguished office in that Province . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by

Bro . Stubington I . P . M . The W . M . subsequently invested his Officers . As Bro . Cook had held no office in the Lodge except that of Treasurer , there was no promotion of the Officers on this occasion . It was , however , at their unanimous wish that he became W . M . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Stubington in recognition of the exceedingly able and efficient way in which he had

discharged tbe duties of his office . In the evening tbe brethren , some forty or fifty , attended a banquet at the Great Western Hotel , which was well served by Bro . Flanagan . The W . M . presided , and amongst the company were the Deputy Provincial Graud Master ( Bro . J . T . Morlaud ) , the Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . J . W . Martin ) , all the Past Masters of the Lodge , with visitors and other brethren .

FREEMASONS' CHARGE ( 7 th S . xii . 165 ) . There is some reason to suppose that " an'ena " may possibly be a corruption of amendable . In a MS . of tho time of James II . there occurs : —

"Every man that is a Mason take good heed to theae Charges ( wee pray ) , that if any man find bitiiselfe guilty of auy of these Charges , that he may amond himself . "—Preston ' s ' Illustrations of Masonry , ' Loud ., 1790 , p 96 .

This is not vory unlike " He yt shrill bo made M-ison to bo an ' ena within al aides" ( p . 165 ) . Previously to acting this I thought of amenable . —ED . M ARSHALL . Notes and Queries .