Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

{ Provincial Meetings . FOREST OF DEAN . Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Speech House , vvhen there vvere present Bros . M . F . Carter , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; J . S . Bradstock , S . W . j E . Milford Cock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Cornwall , acting J . W . j J . J . James , M . O . ; S . W . Hadingham , S . O . j J . T . Nundy , J . O . ; Albert Stephens , Sec . j G . F . Minett , J . D . ; G . W . Holmes , I . G . ; J . Webb , Tyler ; J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; S . W . Woods , and

G . F . Washbourn . The lodge having been opened , the installation of Bro . J . S . Bradstock , S . W ., vvas performed by Bro . J . Shaw Carleton , assisted by Bro . Milford Cock . The nevv W . M . afterwards invested the following as his officers : Bros . M .

F . Carter , I . P . M . ; S . W . Hadingham , S . W . ; J . J . James , J . W . j J . T . Nundy , M . O . ; A . Stephens , S . O . ; J . E . James , J . O . ; Rev . W . Lynes , P . M ., Chap . ; J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., Sec . ; G . F . Minett , S . D . ; G . VV . Holmes , J . D . ; W . G . Roberts , I . G . ; and Job Webb , Tyler . The lodge vvas afterwards closed .

TREDEGAR . Ashlar Lodge ( No . 185 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., to install Bro . John J . Williams , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Officers were Bro . Nicol Bradley , P . P . J . G . W ., and a Board of

Installed Masters , among whom vvere Bros . G . A . Brown , P . P . S . G . W . ; John Lewis , P . P . S . G . W . ; C . Widdoson , P . P . G . M . O . ; G . Gaulding , P . P . G . M . O . ; J . Fowlers , P . P . S . G . O . ; W . H . Williams , P . P . J . G . O . ; B . Phillips , P . J . G . D . ; and several others . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the W . M .

invested his officers as follows : Bros . B . Phillips , I . P . M . ; F . R . M . Stour , S . W . ; W . Griffith , J . W . ; W . Charles , M . O . ; J . R . Davis , S . O . ; James Johnston , J . O . ; G . Gaulding , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Bradly , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Williams , P . M ., acting LG . ; and E . Barnard , Tyler .

The Iodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where an excellent banquet vvas served by Mrs . Taylor , the W . M . presiding . The usual toast list was gone through , and a very pleasant evening spent .

- WHITEHAVEN . Fjetcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Rev . Jas . Anderson , P . J . G . W ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , viz ., Bros . T . Brakenridge , P . S . G . O ., I . P . M . ; W . D . P . Field , P . J . G . D ., S . VV . ;

Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., as J . VV . ; H . Burns , M . O . ; D . Atkinson , S . O . ; J . Casson , J . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . Sec , Treas . ; W . H . Bevvlay , P . G . Stwd ., Reg . and Sec ; J . Clarke , S . D . ; B . Taylor , J . D . ; Thos . Mitchell , I . G . ; IT . D . Cook , P . G . Org ., Org . ; R . D . Metcalf , Stwd . ; Thos . Richardson , Tyler ; W . Gaffney , Geo . Starkey , J . Thompson , S . Broadbent , Thomas

Blinkinsop , Ed . Pattinson , Jas . Ramsay , and H . Mageen . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the former meeting vvere read and confirmed . One candidate vvas balloted for and advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason in a most impressive manner by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Brakenridge , vvith a full musical accompaniment by the P . G . Org . One candidate was proposed , and with other business the lodge vvas closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . W . J . Mason , W . M . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., S . VV . ; J . R . Hill , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; W . T . Manktelow , S . D . ; H . J . Thomas , J . D . ; F . Devin , I . G . ; A . E . Henderson , Stwd . ; J . Stephens , 1525 , W . M .

elect 2150 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; C . S . Mote , W . M . 1732 ; J . M . Chapman , R . E . Cursons , VV . Chappie , G . VVood , K . T . Redfearn , A . Pozzati , and A . E . Carter . Visitors : Bros . E . T . Taylor , 1567 ; W . A . Brown , W . M . 1567 ; and H . Rankin , 1305 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The

lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cursons having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cursons candidate . Bro . Mason then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . A . Brown , VV . M . 156 7 , vvho rehearsed the ceremony of installation , and duly installed Bro . J .

Stephens into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , and the VV . M . invested his officers , after vvhich the Installing Master delivered the three addresses . Bros . Brown , Taylor , Rankin , and Henderson vvere elected joining members . Bro . Hill vvas elected W . M . for the

ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Brown for the able manner he worked the ceremony of installation for the first time in this lodge of instruction . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , VV . M . ; E . Lucas , S . VV . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; H . J . F . Williams , S . D . ; T . Jobson ,

J . D . ; F . A . Barth , I . G . ; R . Reed , VV . W . Williams , and E . Nash . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Jobson having given proof of

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his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of officers in a very able and excellent manner . Bro . W . W . Williams worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture , under the direction of the Preceptor . On the usual rising , Bro . Lucas vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : J . C . Conway , W . M . ; C . G Wetzlar , W . M . elect 141 , S . W . ; A . Cadbury-Jones , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Sec ; J . Corrie , S . D . ; A . J . Banadell , J . D . ; T p JI 1 . T r * * w r \ _ _ , 1 . * . rj » , r C-. .., T ivi 511 otvva

I . oruccenaen , I . VJ . ; vv . ueacn , vv .. , . ; | . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; CA . Bond , W . M . 1425 ; D . Stroud , W . M . 1637 , P . M . 2045 ; 0 . W . Battley , W . R . Hatton , and J . H . Taylor . Visitor : Bro . John Whitehead , P . M . 1425 , no . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and after the usual preliminaries the ceremonies of passing and raising

were rehearsed , Bros . Hatton and Death being candidates respectively . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wetzlar , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair and invested the officers . Bro . Whitehead vvas elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . Bro . Wetzlar vvas elected W . M . for the 4 th inst ., should the W . M . of the mother lodge not be present . The officers vvere appointed in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , vvhen there were present Bros . J . E . Sheffield , VV . M . ; C . Hiller , S . W . ; C . G . Gray , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; R . Loomes , S . D . ; F . M . Sutter , J . D . ; E . A . Ronaasen , I . G . ; R . W . Nicole , T . Williams , D . C . Ritchie ,

J . Duncan , J . M . Scarlett , Graham , Kimbell , and C . r . Hogard . P . G . Std . Br . The Iodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Williams candidate . Bro . Sheffield vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , vvhen Bro . Nicole answered the questions leading to the

Second Degree , and was entrusted . The ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Nicole candidate . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Sheffield resumed the chair . Bro . Kimbell was elected a member . Bro . C . Hiller vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas c . lose . d .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , vvhen there vvere present Bros . Morgan , W . M . ; Lindsey , S . W . ; Fruen , J . W . ; Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gardner , S . D . ; Petit , J . D . ; Johnson , I . G . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; E . Vickers , B . Vickers , Nichols , Lemain , Bilby , Prince , and Edwards . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes vvere read and

confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The First and Second Lectures vvere worked by the Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . The Second and Third Lectures vvere worked . Bro . Lindsey vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Spiegel announced that he intends to give the lecture in the First Degree on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., vvhich offer vvas unanimously accepted . The lodge vvas then closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . ; W . Middleweek , S . W . ; J . Bartlett , J . VV . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec ; H . D . Smith , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; J . H . Taylor , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; D . Belinfante ,

P . M . ; H . Armfield , H . Foskett , and R . H . Broom . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . H . Armfield candidate . Bro . R . H . Broom having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , vvas duly examined and

entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Broom candidate . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Middleweek vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., vvhen there vvere present Bros . H . Oliver , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; j . Cox , J . VV . ; R . H Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ) ; F . Craggs , Sec ; J . R . Roberts , S . D . ; J . H . Morrish , J . D . ; C . G . Hatt , I . G . j G . Read

P . M ., G . A . Knight ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed in a commendable manner . The second ceremony vvas also rehearsed . Bro . Hillier vvas elected

W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . Oliver for his able conduct of the duties of VV . M . forthe first time in this lodge of instruction . The lodge vvas then closed . The election of officers will take place on Tuesday , the Sth inst .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . H . D . Aslett , VV . M . ; H . D . Gilbert , W . M . elect 1 S 2 S , S . W . ; A . J . Lathbury , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ;

W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Woodard , S . D . ; W . Hellier , J . D . ; W . Jennings , I . G . j W . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . 1791 ; G . E . Higginson , L . Cox , J . Arnott , H . Nash , J . Jobson , C . R . Cross , W . M . 1791 , and F . Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was

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opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resume to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation \ Vl rehearsed , Bro . Arnott candidate . The W . M . gave [ il charge after initiation in a very excellent manner , ft lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , assistC ( i by the brethren . The lodge vvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Gilbert vvas elected W . M . for thc 7 th instant , and the lodge vvas closed .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1 S 39 ) . — -The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday the 22 nd ult ., at the Oueen's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside Present : Bros . A . Ashby , 619 , W . M . ; C . H . Cox , S ty ' 1 S 39 , S . W . ; C . J . Davison , 1 S 97 , J . W . ; W . Belchamber '

193 , Preceptor ; G . Scott Miller , 2264 , Sec ; A . H . Jakins ' W . M . 1 S 39 , S . D . ; S . Klingenstein , 73 , J . D . ; jy- ' Mendelssohn , 212 , I . G . ; W . Martin , P . M . S 79 ; JJ ' Cattermole , P . M . 1 S 39 ; W . B . Marcus , P . M . 1839 ; A ' Williams , P . M . 1 S 39 ; W . Wright , 1 S 39 ; L . Weil , S . D ! 1540 ; J . Bladon , S . D . 1 S 39 ; Morris Hart , 73 ; atl ( j several others .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes ol the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Ray acting as candidate , Bro . Belchamber , assisted by Bro . Martin , worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in the First

Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , vvhen Bros C . Taylor , P . M . 1624 ; J . VV . Ray , W . M . 1624 ; A . J . Holland , 619 ; H . Saqui , 22 ( 54 ; and E . A . Smith , 230 S , were unanimously elected members . Bro . Cox Was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting . vvas held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present * . Bros . D . S . Lone , W . M . ; T . Wicox , S . W . ; Dusterwald , J . W . j J . Davies ! Acting Preceptorj G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . j J . Brown , Sec . j VV . Hillier , S . D . j Aslett , J . D . ; Cox , I . G . j M .

Spiegel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; A . Williams , F . Craggs , E . Fox , H . Moyse , R . H . Wimpey , H . Bone , and R . Reed . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . H . Moyse offering himself as a candidate for raising , vvas examined and

entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Moyse candidate . The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the

direction of the W . M . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . On the usual risings , Bro . Wilcox was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the ioth ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , the _ offices being filled by Comps . James Sims , W . C . Williams , John Davies , Geo . Read , and F . Craggs . After the convocation had been declared open , the addresses appertaining to the exaltation ceremony were given , and the chapter adjourned until Wednesday , the 24 th inst ., Comp . Sims being the M . E . Z . elect .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., vvhen there vvere present Comps . VV . C . Williams , H . 733 > M . E . Z . j J . Davies , S . N . 733 , H . j G . March , J . 733 . J-i H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . j VV . R . Hatton , 1642 , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . j G . Swann , 2 nd A . S . 733 .

A . S . ; G . VV . Fisher , H . S 62 ; W . H . Chalfont , b . N . 975 ; M . Speigel , 834 ; W . Binns , 448 ; and P . J . Davies , S 34 . Visitors : Comps . Charles G . Hatt , 733 , and Charles E . Betts , 733 . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exalta- , tion vvas rehearsed , Comp . Fisher being candidate . Comps .

Hatt and Betts vvere elected members , the ballot having been unanimous in their favour . Both companions were well pleased at the way the ceremony had been rehearsed , and would use their endeavours to attend as regularly as circumstances vvould allow . A cordial vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , vvas unanimously carried for the

able and very efficient manner Comp . Williams had presided as M . E . Z . for the first time . Comp . Williams acknowledged the compliment , thanking the executive for tho assistance he had received from them , and also for tlie ; j kindness he had invariably received from the companion 5- 1 After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed . j

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meet- i ing of this chapter was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at tne , Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor and '"¦ ' ¦¦/ ;'' Warren , IT . ; Wingham , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; J . Hill , ^ . 7 ; C . Wilson , P . S . ; C . Woods , A . S . ; Addington , Eckcrsa--. ; Eedle , T . Grummant , P . Z . ; Millikin , and Barnard , I 4 1-The chapter having been opened , the minutes w

read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation rehearsed , Comp . Barnard personating candidate . M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comp . Barnard |^ elected a joining member . The dues vvere collected . Warren ««

M . E . Z . rose forthe second time , and Comp . elected M . E . Z . forthe next meeting . The M . E . / - for the third time , and Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptoi , ' ported that Comp . Capt . Stokoe , M . E . Z . 1329 , l- ^ apologising for unavoidable absence . The chapter then closed .

No fewer than 23 matinees are already booked at 1 JV Theatre to take place between now and the end or 1 ' ? - and Bro . Brickwell is overwhelmed with app lication more dates . if ;

„ gress which the free library movement is now j . throughout the country . Three years ago , when ^ edition of "Free Public Libraries" was P f " s , vas total number of adoptions of the Acts during 3 " 3 A ^ . d only 133 , and at the present time there are igo- . jn edition of this work , by Mr . Thomas Greenvvoou , course of preparation .