Provincial Meetings.

Bro . Cox proposed "The Visitors , " whom the lodge were always pleased to see at their gatherings , and regretted so many had left by train . Bro . Bonner , 4 69 , responded , and was pleased with the reception the visitors had enjoyed , they were all p leased with the working , and had passed a pleasant evening ; speaking for himself , it was his first visit , but he hoped it would not be ( he last .

Bro . J . G . Dunlop , PastS . W ., Org ., proposed "The Immediate and other Past Masters of No . 9 85 , " and although he regretted the absence of four through illness , was pleased to see so many present ; they had all done good work in the lodge , and hoped they would continue to take that Interest they had hitherto done , and the fact of twelve Paat Masters being present at the Board of Installed Masters was a proof of the interest they took in the lodge

and the respect they had for the new VV . M . Bro . Foxton responded , and assured the W . M . of the very hearty assistance the Past Masters would give him during his year of office . The W . M . proposed "The Newly-appointed Officers , " and hoped those brethren would support him well during his year of office , as he felt that the regular attendance of the officers , and smart working of the ceremonies , went a long

way towards ensuring a successful year of office , and that he felt sure the officers would endeavour to carry out . Bto . Percy Jenner , in the unavoidableabsenceof Bro . A . H . Brrokes , S . W ., replied that for himself , although living 10 , 0 miles away , the VV . M . might depend upon his doing his best to be present on all occasions , and was sure the officers of the lodge who had been that night appointed would carry out the duties of their offices in a satisfactory manner , with

honour to themselves , and credit to the lodge . Bro . J . H . Carter , P . P . A . G . D . C , having obtained the permission of the W . AL , proposed "The Health of the Lodge Chaplain , Bro . Rev . G . F . H . Foxton , " than whom the lodge never had a more genial Chaplain , he was pleased to see him accept office again , and was sure the brethren joined with him in that view . Bro . Foxton responded , and was taken a little by surprise

on hearing the somewhat flattering remarks of Bro . Carter , but thanked him and the brethren generally for the reception given him . He was very pleased , indeed , that his friend , Bro . Healey , invited him to be Chaplain , and was pleased to in any way . assist the working of the lodge . He felt they had got a good W . M . to preside over them .

The Tyler's toast having been given , a very happy evening ended . Bro . Percy Jenner , J . W ,, presided over the musical arrangements , songs being suns by the W . AL , and Bros . J . G . Dunlop , A . J . Ehvorthy , Percy Jenner , and Master Willie Clarke .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 17 th ult .. when there were present among others : Bros . R . Perry , VV . M . ; E . W . Davis , S . W . ; A . Macchi , J . W . ; ] . T . Briggs , P . P . G . D ., P . AL , Treas . ; Brown . D . C ; Dr . J . VV . Hinton , Mus . Doc , Prov . G . Org . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., P . M ., Prov . G . D . The minutes of the previous meeting

having been read and confirmed , Bros . E . W . Davis , S . W ,, was unanimously elected W . AL ; J . T . Briggs , P . AL , Treas . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . AL The resignations of the brothers Davis were received with regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . Std . B .,

Sec . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., & c ; L . O . S . Saunders . S . D . ; VV . Fisher , P . P . G . Treas , I . G . ; W . Taylor , P . P . G . W ., P . AL , and others . The name of a candidate having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter , which is now firmly established and boasts many energetic Royal Arch Masons on its roll of membership , was held at the Criterion , Piccadill y Circus , en Thursday , the 23 th ult . The proceedings in the chapter were of a highly enjoyable nature , the ceremony of exaltation being admirably exemplified l > y the officers named below , and the installation of the three

Principals being carried out b y Comp . G . R . f . ang / ey , P . Z ., Prov . G . Treas . Middx ., in a manner worthy of all praise . The hospitality afterwards dispensed in the banquet room was worthy of the hospitable Iraditions of the mother lodge and of the chapter itself . The companions present included Comps . F . Kedge , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; VV . Hancock , H ., AI . E . Z . elect ; J . Coltart , P . Z ., as J . ; Geo . Reynolds ( M . E . Z . elect 132 ( 1 ) , Scribe E . ; Samuel

Hewett , P . Z ., H . elect ; Geo . H . Foan , J . elect ; C O . Burgess , as P . S . ; J . Rowe , VV . J . Thrussell , and others . Visitors : Comps . A . Wilson , P . Z . SS 9 , P . P . G . S . Surrey W . Dehane , P . Z . ; Geo . R . Langlev , Prov . G . Treas . Middx . ; Orllon Cooper , 192 . S ; and VV . VV . Lee , H . 1524 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and Bro . Robeit Love , 1987 , was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . The following companions were then installed

into their respective chairs : Comps . Walter Hancock , M . K . Z . ; Samuel Hewett , P . Z ., H . ; and G . H . Foan , J . The following officers were invested : Comps . George Reynolds , Scribe E . ; A . L . Bullen , Scribe N . ; J . Coltart , P . Z ., Treas . ; C O . Burgess , P . S . ; J . D . Graham , ist A . S . ; G . C Bond , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Woodward , D . C ; J . T . Blyth , Steward ; and R . F . Potter , Janitor . Thc audit repoit was adopted , and the chapter was closed .

Alter a well-served banquet , the usual toasts were given . Comp . J . Coltart , P . Z ., in rLing to propose "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " said that pleating duty having fallen upon him , he was sure they would net require him to dilate upon the excellencies cf Comp . Hancock , as they were all well acquainted with his gocd qualities and his work . They had seen the present M . E . Z . perform many functions in that chapter , and they now had the pleasure of wishing him a

pleasant year of office , feeling confident that the destinies of the chapter would be safe in his hands , and that its traditions would be fully maintained . In drinking the toast they would also combine with it " Success to the Covent Garden Chapter . " Comp . Walter Hanccck , AI . E . Z ., s * id he had to thank Comp . Coltart , P . Z ., for the very kind and far too flattering terms in which he had proposed thc toast . He thought

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he might fairly say they knew him well enough to know that in the various offices he had held he had always tried by every honest effort to do his duty , and he was naturally pleased that his efforts had been satisfactory . He had never shirked any duty he had had to perform , but , for the first time in his life , he began to tremble , on account of the heavy responsibilities attaching to the difficult portion of the ritual allotted to the M . E . Z . However , they might rest

assured that at the next meeting he would do his best . He had to thank them for the kind and generous way in which he was elected by those who had been his cheery , friendly companions for many years . He would do his best to maintain the reputation for working established by the Past Principals , to do justice to the companions and their confidence . Comp . R . Love responding for "The Exaltee , " thanked

his proposer and seconder , and said he could not but feel it a compliment and a great honour that he had received so much kindness on his entry to the chapter . The courtesy of the P . S . ( Comp . Burgess ) was more than he could possibly have expected from any brother or brethren , and he was particularly struck with the manner in which this companion did his work . In proposing "The Visitors , " the AI . E . Z . said that if

he was to do his work well > n the chapter , he should have to rely upon the assistance and instruction of Com 0 . Dehane , P . Z . They were also glad to welcome Comp . Wilson , who had visited them many times , introduced by Comp . Hewett , H . There was another companion whose voice they had heard and whose work they had seen that evening , Comp . Langley , Prov . G . Treas . Aliddx . If there was one companion they knew welt , and to whom they were

indebted for his readiness and cordiality in coming to assist them , it was Comp . Langley . He would not endeavour to gild refined gold by further reference to the visitors , but wish them every happiness , and ask them to repeat their visit . The visiting companions having replied , the M . F . Z . gave "The Past Principal , " and said the chapter was fortunate

in securing companions who took a pride in their work and in their endeavour to keep up the dignity of the Order . These coming forward could only hope to follow in their footsteps . Comp . J . Coltart , P . Z ., returned thanks , and said he had the interest of the chapter at heart , and had taken a considerable share of the work since the consecration .

Comp . F . Kedge , P . Z ., said that that night he had had the pleasure of exalting a personal friend whom he had known for a considerable time as a worthy Alason and a worthy man . With reference to Conjp . Love ' s remark as to the courtesy of the P . S ., there was no doubt he could not have been introduced under better auspices than of the P . Soj . of the occasion . Comps . Hewett , P . Z ., H ., and Foan , J ., replied for " The

H . and J ., " the latter thanking Comp . Langley for the excellent manner in which he had been installed , and expressing the hope that succeeding occupants of the chair would be as fortunate in having the ceremony so impressively rendered . The toast of "The Officers" afforded the AI . E . Z . an opportunity of which he availed himself in graceful terms of referring to the excellent services rendered by Comps .

Geo . Reynolds , S . E . ; Burgess , P . S . ; Coltart , P . Z ., Treas ., and others . The Janitor's toast closed one of the most successful and enjoyable meetings yet held by this young and flourishing chapter . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Comp . W . J . Thrussell , assisted by Comp . Harry Tipper , Bro . C . Clark , Air . J . WKtcomb , and Miss C . Bruce . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 4 ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 nd ult ., at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . E . W . Lewccck , Grand Steward , the VV . ' AL , was supported by Bros . | . Smith , as S . W . ; F . A . Powell , J . W . ; II . Loevgrove , P . G . I , of W ., Treas . ;

C Pulman , Secretary : J . Shilcock , P . M . ; VV . F . Bates , P . M . ; J . Read , P . G . Org ., Org . ; James Reid , and others . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the lodge was closed , and the brethren attended the consecration of the Justicia Alark Lodge . The resignation of Bro . Bute was received and accepted with regret .

GOSPORT . Gosport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at ihe Alasonic Rooms , India Aims Hotel , on the i <"> th ult . The lodge was opened bv Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., and P . G . Overseer Kng . ( in the unavoidable absence of the W . AL , Bro . VV . A . Rowe , P . G . R . of M . ) By special request of

the W . M ., Bro . Lancaster conducted the ceremony of installation , and proceeded to instal Ihe W . AL elect , Bro . F . Hazzard , S . W ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., as VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Broi . VV . A . Rowe , I . P . M . ; E . G . A . Nash , S . W . ; T . \ . A . Pearcy , | . VV . ; C . F . Gale , M . O . ; C Alartin , S . O . ; Leaver , j . O . ; R . W .

Mitchell , P . AL , P . P . S . G . D , D . C . ; VV . A . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of AL , Treas . ; R . H . Plattin , P . M . ( 3 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent , Sec ; T . Taylor , S . D . ; S . Renfree , J . D . ; T . J . Hill , I . G . ; F . VV . Jones , R . of AL ; and A . Sewell , Tyler . A telegram was received from Co ! che-ter , from the W . AL , expressing his regret at not being w th , them at the installation , but that he would arrive later on . The VV . M .

proposed , and Bro . /• .. G . A . Nash , S . VV ., seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Lancaster , Installing Master , for his kindness in conducting the ceremony , and the very impressive manner in which he had carried out the dutiesof Installing Master , which was put to the brethren , and carried unanimously . Bro . Lancaster replied that it gave him a very great ileal of pleasure to come amongst tnem

again to conduct the ceremony , but regretted he was suffering from a severe cold . The lodge being closer ] , the brethren adjourned to the banquet provided by thc worthy host , liro . T . Taylor , presided over by the VV . M ., when the usual toasts were given . Bro . Rowe , I . P . M ., having arrived , the W . M . then presented him with a Past Alaster ' s jewel , suitably engraved , as a mark of thc high esteem in which he was

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held by the brethren , and the very great interest he had always taken in promoting the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Rowe . in a few well-chosen words , thinked the brethren for the honour they had conferred on him , and that he should always be ready and willing to do all he possibly cou'd for the best interests of the lodge . The remainder of thc evening was sp = nt in harmony . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . G ; orge Kenning .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —The meetings of this lodge have been resumed , and the winter session fairly started on Friday evening the nj ' . h ult ., at the Old Swan ' s Nest , Moorgate-street , E . C . There were preient : Bros . VV . Denins , as W . M . ; J . H . Mayers , S . W . ; E . S . Gerrish , J . W . ; VV . H . Hoboyd , P . M ., Preceptor . Treas . ; C .

Burrows , Sec . ; F . Grierson , S . D . ; Lionel Hudson , J . D . ; J . R . Francis , I . G . ; L . VV . Harvey , and several other brethren . The ceremony cf raising was rehearsed , Bro . II . R . Driver being the candidate , and was performed in a most excellent style by the VV .. VL , who is only S . D . in-the mother lodje .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) .-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Rymer , VV . M . ; Winsborrow , S . W . ; Royal , J . W . ; ICarlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Thomas , S . D . j Ollive , J . D . ; Squires , I . G . ; Coomb , P . AL ; Botterill , Bradley , White , May , Ham , Alarriott , Matthews , Nicholls , Rice , AIcNair , Payers , and Sharpin .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . May , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was risumed to the First Degree , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sharpin being the candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time

Bros . Rice . Sharpin , McNair , and Coomb were elected joining members , and the du's were collected . The W . AL rose for the second time , and Bro . Winsborrow was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed and seconded that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . AL for the able manner he had occupied the chair for the first time in the lodge . The lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Frascati Restauant , Oxford-street , VV ., when there were present Bros . ] . Paul , P . AL , W . M . ; VV . Foivles , P . M ., S . W . ; T . Smale , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . AL , Treas . ; VV . E . Willby , P . AL , Sec ; II . C Parker , S . D . ; S . C . Cross , I . D . ; N . Dukas , I . G . ; A . J . Bellis , P . M ., Tyler ; Hy .

Lendfield , P . AL ; David Ososki , P . AL ; W . F . Bates , P . M . ; VV . Hoggins , P . AL ; W . Haslett , P . AL ; J . H . Evenden , P . AL ; R . Barnes , P . M . ; O . Lamare , A . Terry , A . B . Bayfield , J . Aikman , W . Brett , T . Pringle , J . Alason , C . J . Wright , A . Narten , J . Bazzi , Meuriel , A . Carlstrom , G . Fehrenbach , F . G . Evans , G . A . Sturgess , L . Gunzd , Isaac Goulston , lly . Keen , S . Wharman , E . Niel , Chas . O / tner , H . C . Parker , and M . Gooneratine .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees and resumed in the First Degree . The Sections of the First Lecture were then worked by the following brethren : ist Section , Bro . H . C . Parker ; 2 nd , liro . VV . Hoggins ; 3 rd , Bro . N . Dukas ; 4 th , Bro . A . Terry ; 5 th , Bro . ' W . E . Wi' . lby ; bth , Bro . VV . Ifowles ; and 7 th , Bro . W . Haslett . The lodge being resumed in the Second Degree , the Five Sections were worked respectively

by—1 st Section , Bro . T . Smile ; 2 nd , Bro . J . I horn ; 3 rd , Bro . G . Hill ; 4 th , Bro . E . Niel ; and 5 th , Bro . A . Carlstrom . The lod ^ e was then resumed in the Fi rst Degree , and at the first rising seven brethren became joining members . Votes of thanks were recorded to the W . AL Bro . Paul , P . AL , Preceptor , to Bro . Fowles , the S . W ., and the brethren who had assisted in the working of the different Sections . After the second and third risings , all Alason ' n : business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Loomes , VV . M . ; P . F . Holmden , S . W . ; H . J . Kernbell , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , P . AL , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Tteas . j C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; W . Rapley , S . D . ; R . P . Upton , I . D . ; H . Gillard , I . G . ; < ;

Wheeler , | . W . Claike , J . II . Whadcoat , D . C . Ritchie , C . Uler , R " . VV . Nicole , H . R . Bower , J . Amand , AL Tuch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; A . Oliver , P . AL ; G . Gregory , P . AL ; J . E . Widgery , A . II . Robertson , and G . T . Peall-The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and con firmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Ihe VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Whadcoat , when liro . Isler answered the

questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted , 'ihe lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Is ' er being the candidate . Bro . Widgery was elected a memterof the lodge . B' ° Holmden waselected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and appointed the olHcers in rotation . The lodge was then cbsid . The final arrangemen t s for tne bdge supper on the 30 th ult . were made . Bro . C . AL . Coxon , P . P . G . DHens , took the chair on that occasion .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 . 540 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ni : h ult ., at me Old While Hart Hotel .-Borough , -S . E . Present : Bros . | . VV . Alalham , VV . M- J Barnard , S . W . ; O'Brien , J . W . ; VV . Roots , P . M-, Preceptor ; vV . Bird , Sic ; O Uea , S . D . ; luillpitt , J . I' - > AtkinI . G . ; WrihtP . M . ; BaleP . M . ; C R . Williams ,

, g , , P . M . ; Baumann , Pulak , Morley , Lunsdale , Ja : ksun , and Shuter . , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes 01 the previous meeting weie read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bio . Shuter having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge