Notices Of Meetings.

appropriate selection from the " Messiah , " Bros . Hilton and Roberts sang some amusings songs , and Brother dough rendered a laugh , able recitation in the Lancashire dialect .

ARDVVICK LODGE . No . 2185

rilHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Midland Hotel , 1 Aldwick , Manchester , on Monday , the 12 th December , Richard Booth W . M . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . John Redman Farrev , who expressed a desire to become a F . C . Freemason , gavo tho requisite proofs of his profioiouoy , was entrusted with a test of merit , and retired . Having

been duly prepared , be was again admitted into the Lodge and passed into the second dejree . There were present Bros . R . Booth W . M ., James Hayes J . W ., T . Rostron Treasurer , W . J . Melling Secretary , J . W . Atkinson S . D ., R . W . Atkinson J . D ., N . Goodman I . G ., Henry Dawson P . M . T ) ler , William Hoylaud P . M . D . C ., GeoTge E . Wand P . M ., Councillor William Fitzgerald P . M ., Charles B > jins ,

Jno . R . Farrer . Visitor : Edward Roberts P . M . ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICXK ) . At the foativo board whioh sneceeded the Lodge business , Loyal and Masonic toss's were houonrod , being followed by that of the newly passed brother , to whioh Bro . Farrer responded . Ho thanked the brethren for the good wishes whioh had been expressed towards him . As yet , ho must admit bimseTF to be

a comparative stranger amongst them , and unfamiliar with Masonic customs , but he hoped in time to overcome these failings , just as his knowledge of Freemasonry extended . Bro . G . E . Wand P . M . proposed the toa 3 t of the Worshipful Master , and explained that he had travelled from Retford , a distance of 65 miles , to be present that evening . He warmly praised tbe interest which

Bro . Booth was taking in his Lodge , and said that under his guidance they ought to prosper , for their Worshipfnl Master was a credit to Freemasonry . Bro . Booth thanked tbe brethren for the warmth with whioh the toaot had been received , adding that he had performed his various duties with very great pleasure , and to the Htmost of his ability . One thing he promised tbem , that when his

services were required , he should always be at the call of his Lodge . At this stage of tbe proceedings the W . M . retired , and Bro . Hoyland , who assumed the chair , proposed the toast of the Seoretary , giving tbe latter tbe credit—in conjunction with Bro . Booth W . M ., and Bro . Rostron Treasurer—of having not only resuscitated the Lodge , but restored its prestige . Bro . Melling acknowledged the high

compliment whioh had been paid to him , and made the very gratifying announcement that on this evening the Lodge was in the proud position of being out of debt . No doubt the incoming Offioers wonld do their best to maintain this state of things , aud he relied npon them to make the forthcoming Festival of St . John self-supporting . Bro . Hayes J . W . immediately rejoined that he would gladly fall in

with the views of the Secretary , was quite prepared to meet them to any reasonable extent , and , as an Officer of the Lodge , placed himself in the hands of the Past Masters . Bro . J . W . Atkinson S . D . said that he willingly fell in with any view advocated by their beloved Secretary , Bro . Melliug , and as many of thain were the happy possessors of children , it struck him that it would do no harm to give

a slight Masonio groundwork to their characters , a training so to speak whioh should cause them to respect every surrounding connected with the Craft . As a means of drawing these young ones together , he suggested a dance , or some snob form of enjoyment , for no doubt mauy who might take part in a matter of this kind were destined ultimately to occupy positions similar to which ho and

others then bold . Bro . R . W . Atkinsoa J . D . said bo thought tbe idea put forth by Bro . Melling was a very happy one . Hi also agreed with tho last speaker that it wis very des rable to fiud some form of entertainment for the yonug ones . If bronght together as suggested , their thoughtful minds would be exercised , they would

wonder what Freemasonry meant , and in their desire to learn , would try to be admitted as members when they arrived at that period of life which would entitle them to do so . Bro . Rostron Treasurer also spoke . Tho proceedings were enlivened with sougs from Bro ? . T . Rostron , G . E . Wand P . M ., Wm . Hoyland P . M ., and Bro . E . Roberts P . M ., who gave sketches from his lecture " Wit and Humour . "

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Wiltshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WILTSHIRE .

MARK MASONRY .

ON Wednesday , tbe 14 fcb inst ., the consecration of the third Mark Master ' s Lodge in Wiltshire , and the installation of the Earl of Radnor as Provincial Grand Master , took place at Salisbury . The ceremony of consecration of the El sa de Derham Lodge , No . 443 , was

performed by Bro . the Earl of Euslon D . G . M . of England , the brethren assembling for that purpose at the Council Chamber , at two o ' clock . The consecrating Officer was assisted by Bros . Colonel A . B . Cook P . G . M . of Middlesex

as Senior Warden , C . Fitzgerald Matter P . G . W . G . Sec . a > Junior Warden , Rev . J . A . Lloyd P . G . C . as Chaplain . Robert Berridge P . G . W . G . D . C . as Director of Ceremonies . Frank Richardson P . G . W . G . R . as Inner Guard . Tlit

musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . W , S . Bambridge , Mas . Baa Bro . the Earl of Euston , having appointed his Officers , proceeded to consecrate the Lodge ia the usual form . Prov . Grand Chaplain the Rev . J . A

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Wiltshire.

Lloyd delivered an addres 3 on " The Aim and Object of Mark Masonry , " which was most enthusiastically received . The whole consecration was conducted in an impressive maimer . The installation of the Earl of Radnor as the Worshipful Master of tho Elins de Derham Lodge , No . 443 ,

was then performed by Bro . Frank Richardson with all the ceremonials of the Order . The W . M . having been installed , proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers , as follow : — Bros . Rev . F . W . Macdonald S . W ., G . M . Wilson J . W ., E . Waters M . O ., F . Griffin S . O ., J . Eumbold J . O ., F .

Aston Dawes Treasurer , G . T . E . Blakeley Registrar and Secretary , E . A . B . Elers S . D ., Richard Dear J . D ., J . K . Read Director of Ceremonies , W . C . Powning I . G ., H , Silverthorn Tyler , C . Mitchell and G . Fullford Stwds . The Lodge having been closed and the Provincial Grand Lodge

opened , the installation of the Earl of Radnor as Provincial Grand Master was next proceeded with . This ceremony was performed by the Earl of Euston , assisted by the Officers of Grand Lodge . The Provincial Grand Master having been installed , proceeded to appoint and invest his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year , as follow :-

—Bro . J . Chandler 178 - . - Senior Warden H . 0 . Tombs 401 - - Junior Warden F . W . Macdonald 177 443 - M . O . H . House 178 . - S . O . J . A . Randall 178 . . J . O .

Rev . C . W . Brown . . Chaplain F . S . Hancook 178 . . Registrar G . M . Wilson 443 . . Secretary J . C . Maolean 401 ¦ . Senior Deacon Edward Waters 443 . . Junior Deacon

J . H . Chandler 178 - . Dir . of Cers . J . K . Read 443 - - . Swcrd Bearer W . S . Bambridge 178 ¦ - Organist F . Griffin 443 - . - I . G . C . R . Barns 178 - - - Tyler

The following brethren were present : —Lord Euston D . G . M ., W . W . B . Beach P . G . M . Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , Frank Richardson P . G . W . Grand Registrar , A . B . Cook P . G . M . Middlesex , 0 . Matier P . G . W . G . Sec ., R . Berridge P . G . W . G . D ., 0 . W . Radway P . G . D . Eng ., J . A .

Randell P . M ., E . S . Mackrell P . P . CO . Berks and Oxon , B . Watts P . M ., W . S . Bambridge W . M ., J . A . Lloyd P . G . C , F . W . Macdonald , F . Griffin , C . Southby , E . H . Major , G . M . Wilson , G . T . E . Blakeley , R . Dear , A . Plummer , E . A . B . Elers , H . C . Tombs P . M ., J . H . ReadS . D .,

G , Fullford , J . Chandler P . M ., H . Howse P . M ., T . Hogard , J . D ., J . Rumbold , A . Kemble Inspector of Works , W . C . Browne , W . C . Powning , F . Sutton , A . Barns , E Waters . Letters of apology for inability to attend were read by Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . G . M . Wilson , fi"om

Lord Valeutia Prov . G . M . Oxford , R . G . Else P . G . M . Soinei'oot , Rev . Mortimer Heath P . G . M . Dorset , Sir Stafford Noi'tbcoto P . G . M . Devon , Co ' onel Long Deputy Ptov . Grand Ma 3 tor , and Viscouut Dungarvan P . G . Senior

Warden . Tho greatest praise is due to Bros . F . W . Macdonald and G . M . Wilson , who worked very assidaously in tho inception of the Lodge and in carrying out the wholo of the local arrangements . The musical

portion of the ceremony was unusually good , and was conducted by Bro . W . S . Bambridge to tho entire sitisfaction , not only of tho Provincial Grand Lodge but of tbe Grand Officers who were present . At the banquet which followed tho Earl of Radnor presided . His lordship ' s health was

proposed by the Earl of Euston in his accustomed genial manner , and heartily drunk . The banquet waa admirably served by Bro . F . Sutton . The floral decorations were effectively arranged by Mr . H . W . Ward , gardener at Longford Castle , and Mr . 0 . Simmonds draped and upholstered the vestibule and the banquetting room .

ST . ANDREW'S LODGE , No . 34 ,

fPHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' L Hall , Manchester , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Edgar Towell Prov . G . S . O . There were present : —Bros . Geo . S . Smith S . W ., G . A . Myers J . W ., A . K . Bootbroyd M . O ., J . M . Veal S . O ., J . Walker Seoretary , J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . M . O , Treasurer , J . Lawrenson J . D ., J . Hardwicke Marsh Registrar of Marks , Julias

Arensberg R . W . P . M ., Joseph T . Richardson P . M . P . P . G . I . W ., Chas . Shaw , Jame 3 Sharpies , James Orrarod , and Edward Roberts P . M . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Tho minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings having been read and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to eloot W . M ., Treasurer , Auditors , and Tyler for the

ensuing year . Bro . Georg * Smith was assigned to tho former poai . tion , Bro . Sinclair was re-elected Treasurer , while Bros . G . A . Myers and A . K . Boothroyd were selected as Auditors . The time-honoured dinner followed , which in its turn was succeeded by the usual festive board , into the proceedings of whioh were sandwiched various toasts , songs , & o ., the whole famishing a very pleasant evening's enjoyment ,