Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

HEATON NORRIS . Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . —The first regular meeting ( after the installation of Bro . Wilson as VV . M . in October lasl ) of this most prosperous lodge was held at the George Hotel , on Monday , Ihe 20 th ult . The brethren met at an early hour , having a large amount of business on the

summons . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and after the minutf s were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Albert E . Broome as a joining member , and declared in his favour . Mr . F . C Rogers was initiated by Bro . Abraham Pemberton , P . M , P . P . G . D . C . The ballot was then taken for Mr . VV . B . Bale , and being declared

favourable , be was initiated by Bro . H . Wilson , VV . M ., vvho afterwards raised . Bro . Herbert R . Greaves to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., delivering to him the traditional history altogether in a manner which was much admired as showing thc great ability Bro . Wilson possesses as an exponent of the ritual of Freemasonry . The charge in the First Degree was delivered by Bro . Thos . Knott , I . P . M ., Sec , the

working tools in this Degree being presented and explained by Bro . Alfd . VV . Pemberton , J . W ., and those of the Third Degree by Bro . G . B . Goodfellow , S . W . Bro . Wm . A . Vaughan , P . M ., acted as Deacon for the three candidates in a manner which could not fail to impress them vvith the seriousness and responsibility of the duties of Freemasonry . The duties of Director of Ceremonies were admirably

carried out by Bro . J . W . Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Charity Representative , who , during the evening , proposed that the usual annual donation of £ 10 be voted from the Charity Fund of the lodge to _ the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent and Educational Institution , also that £ 5 be voted to the widow of a decea'ed brother in necessitous circumstances , both propositions being

unanimously endorsed by the members , who , indeed , seem to be imbued vvith the virtue that Charity is the first principal of Freemasonry . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the Prov . G . Officers and the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed after a most pleasant evening . The following brethren were present : Bros . H . Wilson , W . M . ; G . B . Goodfellow , S . W . ; A . W . Pemberton ,

J . W . ; the Rev . C VV . Lloyd Evans , Chap . ; H . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; T . Knott , I . P . M ., Sec . ; F . T . Burgess , S . D . ; W . Marnott , J . D . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; F . Burdett , I . G . ; Abraham Pemberton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . A . Vaughan , P . M . ; R . B . Preston , P . M . ; Geo . L . Vaughan , P . M . ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., H . R . Greaves , and H . T . Fisher . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Whittaker , Jas . Robinson ,

W . M . ; G . Broome , Charles Shaw , George Roberts , C . Edmonson , Rev . John Henn , Chap . 2109 ; T . Thornhill Shann , VV . M . 2109 ; George S . Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Org . ; and W . H . Anderton , l . P . M . At the social board , which was necessarily short ( but most enjoyable ) after the long evening of work , the supper being served in thc well known recherche style of the

George Hotel , The toast ot "The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by the brethren as true and loyal Masons . The toast of "The Initiates" was proposed by Bro . Abraham Pemberton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , vvho , on rising , said he took that opportunity of thanking the W . M . for

having given him two great pleasures that evening , firstly in having asked him to initiate his esteemed friend , Dr . Rogers , into Freemasonry , and again in commanding him to propose the toast of the newly-initiated brethren . He had consulted Bro . Knott , their worthy Secretary , and was informed that upwards of a dozen gentlemen belonging to the medical profession had passed through the various

offices of the lodge since its foundation , and he would like , with the Worshipful Master ' s permission , to claim the attention of the brethren to some remarks which were made by a renowned brother Mason ( Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . Eng ., and the author of "The History of Freemasonry ) " at the conclusion of a most interesting paper read before the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , London , in June

last , and which he would read from a copy of the Transactions of that lodge . The paper was entitled " Masonic Celebrities—Bro . the Rev . William Stukeley , M . D ., " who was initiated January 6 th , 1 7 21 , and , as the brethren who read that paper would know , was a very eminent Freemason . At the conclusion of the paper , Bro . Gould said : " It had long seemed to him ( Bro . Gould ) that there

were ample materials—if any brother would take the trouble to look for them—for an es . say or article ' On the Medical Profession in connection with Freemasonry , ' and at some future time he hoped to read a paper before the lodge wherein he should attempt to show that the medical profession had contributed more eminent men to the services of Masonry than any other . Such was his ( Bro . Gould ' s )

belief . freemasonry rose at a single bound into notice and estrem on the Duke of Montague accepting the Grand Mastership in 1721 . The Duke was a Fellow of the Roval College of Physicians , as was also the fourth Noble Grand Master , the ' Duke ot Richmond . ' The first Deputy Grand Master was Dr . Bale . The first initiate , after a Masonic torpor of some duration , was Dr . Stukeley . One final

observation he would make , and it was that he ( Ura . Gould ) should be glad to receive particulars of any medical brethren , homo , foreign , or colonial ; in the present or past ; vvho are or were eminent as Masons or practitioners , or in any way whatsoever . " Bro . Pemberton added that on that evening they in the Egerton Lotlje were in a rather unique position , for not only had they amongst their number

an array of medical brethren , as he had before stated , many of whom had risen to eminence both as practitioners and in Miionry , instancing their W . M ., Uro . Dr . Henry Wilson , who had risen from the I . G . of thc lodge through thc vanoin steps of office to fill the chair of K . S . It would be invidious to mention namrs , but he could not refrain from giving the name of Bro , Dr . Wm . Bale , sen . ( the oldest P . M . of the

lodge and one of its founders ) , the father of their youngest candidate of the evening . He concluded by asking the brethren to join him in drinking " The Health of Bro . Dr . Rogers , " his true friend , and one whom he had proved to be endued with true Masonic virtues , before he had the

pleasure of proposing him as a candidate for initiation , and that < . ! Bro . Dr . Bale , as a " worthy son of a worthy sire . " The toast was received by the brethren with honours , and feelingly responded to by Bros . Rogers and Bale . The toast ol "The Newly-raised Bro . Herbert Greaves " ( who bhuilly leaves England for India ) , was proposed by

Provincial Meetings.

Bro . Geo . B . Goodfellow , S . W ., in appropriate terms , and after a . bon voyage being given by the brethren , Bro . Greaves responded , expressing the hope that on his return from Bombay he would be able to spend many pleasant evenings among the brethren of his mother lodge . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was proposed

by Bro . Wm . A . Vaughan , P . M ., and responded to by the VV . M ., vvho proposed the toast of "The Visiting Brethren , " which was responded to by Bros . S . S . Sharin , W . M . 2105 , and the Rev . John Henn , Chap . 2109 , vvho expressed their satisfaction vv th the working of the lodge , and their enjoyment of the hospitality extended to them and the other visiting brethren .

PENDLETON . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 1773 ) . —The annual meeting and Festival of St . John in connection vvith the above lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Friday , the 17 th ult . The brethren met at an early hour in the day , and , after the ordinary business bad been transacted , Bro . Joseph Harrop , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., vvith the assistance of

several Past Masters of the lodge , installed into the chair of K . S . Bro . T . T . Sefton , S . W ., W . M . elect . A splendid banquet followed , to which the brethren did ample justice . At the festive board the loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs and recitations , a very pleasant evening being spent . There were present at the lodge and subsequent dinner :

Bros . Thos . ' Threlfall , VV . M . ; J . L . Smith , l . P . M . ; 1 . T . Sefton , S . W . ; W . Mosley , J . W . ; S . Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Chap . ; J . Clough , Sec . ; J . Clarkson , S . D . ; T . M . B-own , J . D . ; W . Hardcastle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Wm . Lambert , I . G . ; Wm . T . Blease and Wm . A . Smith , Stewards ; J . Harrop , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . Duxbury , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; B . W . Sefton , P . M . ; E .

Winterbottom , P . M . ; T . Kay , P . M . ; E . Holland , P . M . ; F . Townson , P . M . ; together with many other members of the lodge and visitors . During the evening a very handsome gold Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Thomas Threlfall , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

SUNDERLAND . Fen wick . Lodge ( No . 1389 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Parkterrace , on Friday , the 17 th ult ., tor the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . John Robinson , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Andrew T . Shepherd , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; F . Wade , P . M ., D . C ;

J . VV . Hedley , l . P . M . ; Hartley Campbell , P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; J . Robson Pattison , P . S . G . W . ; J . R . Cutter , P . P . G . T . ; F . S . Cowper , P . G . S . of VV . ; G . W . L . Hudson , Treas . ; J . D . Todd , P . P . G . S . B ; P . Salmon , Sec ; ] ames Lee , W . M . 2039 ; W . D . Thomoson , W . M . 94 ; Wm . Birch , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; W . C " Readhead , VV . M . elect 97 ; W . Biggam , S . W . So ; J . J . Wilson , P . M . So , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . A . Hedley , S . W . 2244 ; S .

W . Rackley , So , P . G . Stwd . ; T . Grieve , P . M ., Tyler ; T . Campbell , S . D . ; F . Turvey , Stwd . ; J . C . Moor , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . D . ; P . Maddison , and others . 'The W . M . elect , Bro . Andrew T . Shepherd , was duly presented by Bro . F . Wade , P . M ., D . C , and installed in the chair of the W . M . by Bro . J . W . Hedley , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in a very efficient manner . The

W . M ., Bro . Shepherd , afterwards appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . John Robinson , l . P . M . ; P . Salmon , S . W . ; Thomas Campbell , J . W . ; George W . L . Hudson , Treas . ; J . P . Crawford , Sec ; H . Brown , S . D . ; II . Hodgson , I . D . ; F . Wade , P . M ., D . C ; F .

Turvey , I . G . ; and Thomas Grieve , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the annual festival was held in the evening at the Grand Hotel , Bridge-street . The W . M ., Bro . A . T . Shepherd , presided , and was supported by Bro . J . Robson Pattison , P . S . G . W ., and many other distinguished brethren .

WEST GORTON . Ashbury Lodge ( No . 1459 ) . —An unusually large number of brethren were attracted to the installation ceremony held at the Justice Birch Hotel on Thursday , the 16 th ult . Preceding the general function of the day was the initiation of Mr . Tom . VV . Downs , this ceremony being performed by Bro . S . C Richardson , P . M . Bro . VV

Bee , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., acted as Installing Master , and inducted into the principal chair Bro . John Smith , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , who being an invalid , was conveyed to and from the lodge by special carriage , which was suitably furnished vvith warming apparatus . At the festive boaid which followed the banquet , Bro . W . Beastow , P . M ., presented to Bro . W . Drabble , I . P . M .,

on behalf of thc members , a handsome Past Master's ievvel . Bro . C . Wallworth , P . M ., also presented to Bro . J . Wright , P . M ., a Past Treasurer's jewel , while Bro . Tnos . Hughes , P . M ., made a similar presentation to Bro . S . C . Richardson , P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were followed by songs , recitations , and instrumental music rendered by Bros .

VV . Williamson , C . Jackson , W . Beastow , r . W . Burgess , J . T . Trotter , J . McKinlay , A . Barber , and others . 'The following , amongst others , were present . * Bros . T . Aspinall , P . M . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; and S . Chamberlain . Visitors .- Bros . Fred . Hilton , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C ; Councillor Walter Newton , P . M . 1322 ,

P . P . J . G . D . ; Councillor Thos . b ' ttley , W . M . 2404 ; G W . Barnes , W . M . 581 ; W . J . Melling , P . M . -21 S 5 ; Geo Parker , W . M . 1083 ; and C . Farrington , P . AL IOJJ . Fifly-two brethren sat down to the banquet . 'The whule of the jewels were manufactured by Bro Geo .-ge Kenning .

YORK . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 2328 ) . —The insta la-ion meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 2 Sth , ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , when Bio . J . E . Jones was placed in the chair by his predecessor , Bro . C . E . L . Wright . Previous to the installation , Bo . T . II . Whytehead , P . M ., initiated his eldest son , Mr . T . B . II . Whytehead , into Freemasonry . The officers were

appointed and invested as follows : F . Shaun , S . W . ; J . P . Carr , J . W . ; Rev . E . Ilulmer , Chap . ; W . Lawton , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Turner , Sec ; E . R . Dodr . worth , S . D . * , C . E . Wood , J . D . ; H . L . Swift , P . M ., D . C . i VV . C O . 'dlield , I . G . 3 C G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; H . J . Rudgard , Stwd . ; and U . Parkin , Tyler . Subsequently the brethren enjoyed an excellent dinner in the banqueting room .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . — The installation meeting of this young and popular chapter vv is held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 2 ( 3 th Oct ., when there were present Comps . F . Kedge , M . E . Z . ; ] Skinner , IL ; VV . Hancock , J . ; C . O . Burgess , Treas . ] acting as S . N . ; G . Reynolds , Scribe E . ; A . Bullen ' acting as P . S . ; J . D . Graham , ist A . S . ; G . H . Foan 2 nd A . S .: R . F . Potter . lanitor : I . Coltart . I . P . Z . .

S . I lewett , P . Z . ; H . G . Walker , J . Rowe , W . M . Carter J . T . Blyth , G . Stacey , P . Z ., * J . Rusterholtz , J . Hansen , W . R . Faulks , Dr . A . Nutt , W . J . Thrussell , W . H , Hoggins , N . Dukas , J . Woodward , and others . Visitors Comps . J . R . Harnell , G . R . Langley , 1326 , P . G . T . Middx ., and W . Cleghorn , P . Z . 1 S 5 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the

convocation held on the 22 nd June last were read and confirmed . Correspondence was read , which included letters from absent companions not being able to attend the convocation . A ballot was taken for the following brethren to be exalted : Bros . Walter Downes , 1614 ; Dr . Anthony Nutt , 2410 ; and Naphali Dukas , 239 S . The ballot was unanimous , and Bros . Dr . A . Nutt and N . Dukas being in attendance ,

were exalted in a very impressive manner . The appropriate lectures were delivered by Comps . J . Coltart , P . Z . ; j . Skinner , H . ; and VV . Hancock , J . The Principals were installed , assisted by Comp . J . Coltart , P . Z ., as follows : Comps . John Skinner , M . E . Z . ; W . Hancock , H . ; and G . R . Langley , P . Z ., acting as J . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . G . Coleman , who was

unanimously elected J . at the previous meeting ) . I he officers for the ensuing year are Comps . C . O . Burgess , Treas . ; G . Reynolds , S . E . ; G . H . Foan , S . N . ; A . L . Bullen , P . S . ; C A . Frommholz , ist A . S . 3 j . D . Graham , 2 nd A . S . ; G . C . Bond , D . C . ; W . Hoggins , Steward ; and R . F . Potter , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , which is most favourable , was read , received , and adopted .

A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . F . Kedge , I . P . Z ., by the M . E . Z ., in a few kind words , and the I . P . Z ., Comp . F . Kedge , expressed his warmest thanks for the beautiful jewel , assuring the companions that he should always value it , and that he had the interest of the chapter at heart . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Prince's Room , where a choice banquet was

served under the personal superintendence of Bro . E . P . Bertini , the popular manager , assisted by Bro . A . Oddenino , the new assistant manager . After the companions had done justice to the good things placed before them , the usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The I . P . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., "

said that it was his privilege to propose the toast of the evening , and was glad that it had fallen to his lot to do so , as it was a great pleasure . In their M . E . Z . they would find an excellent companion , an earnest Mason , a great supporter of the Charities , and a good ruler for the ensuing year . Words would be wasted for him to say more , and all present wished him health and strength , and a successful

year of office . The M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the I . P . Z . for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health . He had flattered him , but he assured the companions he had done his best for the Royal Arch Order , which he trusted had met vvith their approval . The chapter had been a great success , and he would do his best to maintain that success ; nothing should be wanting on his part to sustain the

high reputation the chapter had gained , and he hoped he wou'd not be a disgrace to it . The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the Exaltees , " said that two brethren had been exalted that evening , and he gave them a hearty welcome . He hoped that they felt they had received a good explanation of the Order , and would be spared many years , and become efficient members

of the chapter . Comp . Dr . A . Nutt , in reply , thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred upon him that evening . He said he was made a Mason at the Cape , and joined a medical lodge in London , of which he was S . D . Their worthy Scribe E . had taken much trouble , and had really introduced him to Blue Masonry in this country . He felt it

was a great pleasure to be amongst them that evening . Comp . N . Dukas said he thanked the companions from the bottom of his heart for the honour conferred upon him in admitting and welcoming him into Royal Arch Masonry . The M . E . Z ., in proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " said they were well known amongst them , and he gave them a hearty welcome ; he hoped they had had a pleasant

evening , and that they were also pleased with the working of the chapter . Other visitors would have been present , but circumstances had occurred , over which they had no control , and prevented them . He was grateful for thc kind assistance he had received from the visitors , not forgetting Comp . G . R . Langley . Comp . W . Cleghorn assured the companions that he had enjoyed himself much , and wished the chapter every

success . Comp . G . R . Langley paid a very high compliment to the chapter' and said that at any time , if he could be of service , they could always command him . He felt at home with them , and as if he were really a member , always having a kind welcome . Comp . J . R . Harnell , in reply , said that he never remciiithat

btnil having spent such a pleasant time as he had evening ; the working was grand , the hospitality also . He felt at home , and he could assure the companions when he had an invitation he would be with them . The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the 1 <*» Principals , " said they were all good and brave companions , and they had always taken a great interest in the

chapter-He knew he could rely upon their support during his year of office . In reply , the l . P . Z . said he had always felt and appreciated the proud position the companions of the chapter hao placed him in . As a great and lasting proof of ^ their love the beautiful jewel bore evidence . To the l . P . Z . ( Comp *

J . Coltart ) he owed a deep obligation for the kind manner in which he had assisted him in his duties that evening . Comps . S . Hewett and J . Coltart also replied . ., In proposing "The Health of the Officers , " the M . ^*' : * said that he was supported by very efficient officers . '" , worthy Treasurer had given the chapter a good report , an , their worthy Scribe E ., Comp . G . Reynolds , whom he oi not know much (?) was a good and hard-working coin » a