Provincial Meetings.

GUERNSEY . Doyle ' S Lodge ( No . S 4 ) . —The installation meeting of tiiis Indict- wns held on St . John ' s Day , December 27 th , at the Mnsanic Hnll , Court-place . 'The esteem and respect in which thc W . M . elect is Ink ] was manifested by the pre : cnce of all the Past Masters and members of the lodge now in the island . The W . M . elect , Bro . I . W .

Pickering , has steadily worked his way through every office in thc lodge , and it must have been most gratifying to him to lind himself unanimously elected to the chair . The ceremony ot installation was conducted by Bro . Balfour Cockburn , ably . assisted by Hro . Haighton Wilkins , P . M ., as D . of C We were greatly pleased to observe that representatives from all the other local lodges were present ,

Bro . Robibiard , W . M ., representing Loyalty Lodge ; Bro . Brady , W . M ., representing Fidelis Lodge ; and Bros . Stranger , P . M ., Burnside , and Doris hailing Irom that good old Lodge Mariners , No . lfiS . After the lodge was closed , thc brethren repaired to thc Royal Hotel , where an excellent dinner vvas provided , and to which ample justice was dene .

Among , t the brethren present we mav name Bros . Stickland , P . M ., Giiilbcrt , P . AL . Randell . P . M ., Rev . Pickering , P . M ., Captain Gnimie , P . M ., Dr . Hinton , P . AL , Hamel . P . M ., Laine , P . M ., Major Sorell , P . AL , and Ogier , P . AL , of 2342 ; Hay , appointed S . W .: Hume-Spry , apoointed

J . W . ; Michel , Brook , Pmulx , Kendal , J . Pickering , and many others . A telegram from London from the I . P . AI ., Bro . Major G . E . Giles , was received during the night's proceedings stating and regretting that illness had prevented his crossing over to the island for th . ceremony and banquet .

HANLEY . Menturia Lodge ( No . 41 S ) . —On Tuesday , December _ -o _ li , at the . Masanic Hall , Bro . David Jones vvas installed as W . AL of the above lodge in the presence of more than ioo brethren , many of them being visitors from other lodges . The ceremony was ably and impressively performed by Bro . E . B . Dever . ux , assisted by Bros .

H . Windle , P . S . G . D . ; T . Bickley , P . P . J . G . W . j W . Tunnicliff , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . S-ringer , P . P . G . P . ; anil J . Robinson , P . M . The following officers were invested forthe ensuing year : Bros . I'd Jones , S . VV . ; J . T . Howson , J . VV . j the Rev . E . Lace , Chap , j VV . TunnicliiT , Treas .: CF . Baker , Sec . ; John Allerton , S . D . ; Samuel Salt , J . D . ; J . Robinson , D . C ; Wm . Edwards , Organist ; I . Pennington , I . G . j

and VV . Wood , 'Tyler . Amongst the members present were Bros . John Bromley , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Brandon , P . P . G . ! .. ; E . V . Grealback , S . of ' W . j E . B . Jackson , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; \ V . Hampton , P . M . ; W . J . Carr , P . AL ; the visitors including Bros . VV . T . Copeland , 6 37 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Tooth , (" . 7 , P . P . G . R . ; F . Alountford , 4 60 , P . P . S . G . D . ; the Rev . E . 1 ) . Boothman , 2149 , P . P . G .

Chap . ; J . Ingameils , 4 _ o , P . P . J . G . D . ; VV . T . AI'Neal , . 4 ( 1 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . II . Howson , 20 G 4 , P . G . S . B . ; F . Weston , oS , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Benbow , 451 , P . P . G . S . B . ; K . Burt , W . M . 1 . .. 7 ; J . Scarratt , W . M . 9 S ; F . Skerrett , P . AL 4 60 ; J . AI . Wood . P . AL 54 6 ; H . Palmer , P . AL 2149 ; II . R . Strange , W . AI . iyj 2 ; A . Newton , P . AI . 451 ; ] . VVhite , W . AL 2064 ; T . Edwards , W . AI . elect

4 60 ; and others . After the lodge , had becn closed the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where an excellent dinner vvas provided by Bro . John Alunro , and 112 sat down . The W . AL presided , and was supported at the cross-table by Bros , the Rev . E . C Lace , the Rev . F . IC . Waters , the Rev . E . D . Boothman , Charles Adams , 2149 ; J . Charleswortb , P . M .

2149 ; 11 . Palmer , P . M . 2149 ; IC . B . Deveieux , the retiring W . AL ; (' ,. P . Bradford , 214 . 1 ; W . TunnicliiT , John Biomley , T . Hickley , and John Robinson . 'The usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were given , " The Health of the W . AL" for the ensuing year being drunk vvith the greatest passible heartiness . Bro . AUcrlcii proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " for

whom Bros . Scarratt , W . AL ySj While , VV . AI . 20 G 4 j and Charles Adams responded . "The Health of the Installing Master" having been drunk vvith much cordiality , Bro . J . T . Howson , in proposing "The Alasonic Charities , " observed that Charity was a fundamental principle of

Alasonry , and it was a subject for congratulation that the three great Institutions belonging to the I raft were so well supported . Ordinarily they received between , ( . 50 , 000 and / , 0 o , oc » ia year for the Schools andthe Benevolent Fund , besides which a considerable sum was dispensed every year in the provinces by nie ' i means as the Staffordshire Alasonic Charitable Ass--dati ;_ n .

Bro . Windle re : panded , and in the course of his remarks he stated that the Abbey Lodge , Burton , contributed the largest amount to the Charities , tlie Alenturii . Lodge coming next . 'The former headed the list with £ 119 , and he hoped the brethren of the . Menturia would exceed that amount next year . 'There were belonging to the Province of Staffordshire eight boys .- ind five gidls in the Alasonic Schools , and three aged . Mnsans were receiving aid from the

Benevolent Fund , while the . Menturia had another candidate for the Benevolent l- ' uml . During tbe year the A Fund of the Staffordshire Al . a-onie Charitable Association had received £ 'J < : » "J which £ , /> 12 s . was contributed by Alenturia , and the II Fund had received / . " 171 ( is . 1 id ., of which £ 13 7 s . was sent from Alentuii ... lie urged the claimsof the " A and B Funds upon the attention ... ihe brethren , (' ther toasts followed .

A hand played during dinner , and afterwards the speeches were interspersed vvith vocal music , the proceedings being altogether very enjoyable .

HULL . Humber LorL _ . C ( No . . ij ) .---On December 27 th —the 1-eMival id St . John the brethren assembled in large nunibcis lo witness the ceremony of installing Bro . W . C Bradley as Won . l-. ipfiil Master for the ensuing year . 'The important dulii s were impressively carried out by Bro . ( j . Wilson , I ' . AL , I ' . I ' . C . D ., ,-lu | a h .-arty voted' thanks was accorded to the v . oithy hi other lor hi .-: eminent services .

'The hi-torl . ,-d t ,,: ditaaa , e . f the Member Lodge are wcllkiwvo . vbvo-agboiit tbe c . i ' .- .. itry . ainl il :, Past Master .-, fc . r nearly two ii-nlurie . s haw : occupied the highest civic position , ia the lovai , Bro . Councillor Dr . Ke .-sen , who has just vacated Hi ..- chair of K . S . beina , now the I . P . M . 'Tne following l . reihieii were then presented to the newly-installed W . M .. and isax-iv . a ! appointments : Bros . A . Id Kessen , I . P . AI . ; 'Thomas I lau , S . W . ; J . Alilestone , J . VV . ; I ) . J . O'Donoghue , I' . AL , Chap . ; T . Thompson , P . AL ,

Provincial Meetings.

Tieasurer ; W . Tesseyman , P . M ., Treasurer Benevolent Fund ; M . Kemp , P . M ., Treasurer Sinking Fund ; G . D . Storry , P . P . G . O ., Secretary ; T . W . Biggins , S . D . ; E . Kenningham , J . D . j T . Morrill , D . Cj G . Stephenson , I . G . j ' [ . R . Stringer , P . P . G . O ., Organist ; S . Coultas , II . Morrill , R Raines , W . C . Thornton , IC . J . Adderley , and A . Jasperby , Stewards ; and H . Preston , Tyler . 'The brethren then adjourned to the magnificent

dininghall , where the annual banquet took place . The W . AL , Bro . W . C . Bradley , presided , supported by Bros . Al . C Peck , P . G . Std . Br . England ; J . T . Fowler , W . AL ol the Minerva Lodge ; Councillor Cooper , W . M . De la Pole Lodge ; Carter , VV . AI . Alexandra Lodge ; and several of the Past Masters of the lodge and other visiting brethren . The toasts of "The New and Retiring Masters" were received with enthusiasm .

OLD TRAFFORD . Talbot Lodge ( No . 2231 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , December 21 st , at the Stratford Local Board Office . There was a large attendance of brethren . Bro . Fred . Batty , W . AL , opened the lodge with all his ofiicers in their respective places . Mr . C . H . Roberts who had been previously balloted for ,

was initiated by the W . AL in a most impressive manner . There were also two passings , the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . "Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors were expressed , and the lodge vvas closed . There were 'present Bros . R . K . Stringleman , S . W . ; John Roberts , J . W . ; Charles Mackay , Sec . ; Edwin Faulkner , S . D . ; W . Lousby , J . D . ; Charles Martyne , P . AL , D . C ; H . Nickson , I . G . ; VV . Chesshyre , John E .

Boden , P . P . G . D . C ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . j Geo . R . Lloyd , I' . AL j James Renshaw , Henry Happold , Frank Green , Evans Jackson , Samuel J . Silvester , J . B . Rawson , John AUin , J . W . Greenhalgh , and G . W . Idnsworth . Visitors : Bros . Alf . Smith , 4 62 j G . Jackson , 1391 j R . Turner , 226 3 j George S . Smith , P . AI . j VV . Taylor , 204 ; W . W . Will-son , J . Hardwicke Alarsh , S . W ., VV . AI . elect 1730 ; John AI . Crowe , 1375 ; Wm . Rushton , 1375 ; John Travers , J . W . 13 X 7 ; and VV . H . Peak , P . AL , P . G . D . C .

STOCKPORT . St . John Lodge ( No . 104 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Alonday , 12 th Dec , at the White Lion Hotel , when there vvere present Bros . C . H . Andrews , W . M . j VV . H . Harrison , S . W . ; J . Haslam , J . W . j E . Atherton , Treas . j J . Bell , P . AL , Sec . j B . Lomas , S . D . j VV . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C . j J . B . Harrison , I . G . j H . Seel , and J . Boon , Stwds . } and

J . Clarke , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . VV . H . Harrison , W . AL elect , vvas very ably installed into the chair of K . S . by the retiring Master , Bro . C . H . Andrew , assisted by Bro . C . Johnson , P . AL , P . P . A . G . D . C . The ceremony vvas rendered vvith choral accompaniment , and proved a great Alasonic treat for the numerous and distinguished assembly vvho attended

the meeting . Ihe vocalists included Bros . AI . . Stafford , P . AI . 361 , P . G . Stwd . j T . Booth , P . M . 104 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Balfe , P . AI . 104 , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Gaskell , P . AL 104 ; and W . Allcock ; Bro . Edmondson , Org ., 323 , being accompanist . The ofiicers for the ensuing year were invested by the W . AL as follows : Bros . II . Andrew , I . P . AI . ; J . Haslam ,

S . W . ; J . F . Lomas , J . VV . ; G . Atherton , 'Treas . j J . Bell , P . AL , Sec . j H . E . Barrington , S . D . j J . B . Harrison , J . D . ; VV . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; T . J . Williams , I . G . j II . Seel , and J . Boon , Stwds . j and J . Clarke , Tyler . At the close of the installation ceremony the VV . AI . presented the retiring VV . AI . vvith a valuable Past Alaster ' s jewel in the name of the lodge as a mark of

their esteem . After some f jrmal business the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which vvas provided by Airs . Robertson in first class style and gave general satisfaction . 'Tne usual loyal toasts , interspersed with glees and songs , were duly honoured , and " The Worshipful Alaster ' s Health " was received with enthusiasm .

Bro . I larris jn is to be congratulated on the happy auspices under which he commences his Mastership of ths ancient lodge , and his own elliciency as a Craftsman coupled with that of a zealous and able staff of officers , augurs well for the success during the ensuing year of this branch of the ancient and honourable Fraternity . Bro . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , officiated as Director of Ceremonies . Besides the members of the lodge already named there were present Bros . Lieut .-Col . Wilkinson ,

P . AL , P . P . S . G . W . j J . Clayton , P . AL , P . P . J . G . W . ; Ii Newhouse , P . AL , P . G . Sec ; T . Crinkwater , P . AL , P . G . R . j II . Finch , P . AL , P . P . G . R . ; J . Cookson , P . AL 2 . N 7 , P . P . G . T . ; E . McClelland , P . M . 2 S 7 , P . P . J . G . D . ; II . Smith , I . P . AI . 2 . S 2 , P . J . G . D . ; J . Leigh , P . M . 287 , P . G . P . ; 11 . G . Small , VV . AI . 23 OS , P . D . G . D . C . ; Knott , W . M . IOJOJ J . Hudson , W . AI . 322 ; AI . Stafford , P . AL

3 . 1 , P . G . Stwd . ; | . B . Shaw , P . M . 2 S 1 j II . Lomas , I . I' . AL 1957 ; VV . Fielding , J . VV . 1336 ; J . Wollinder , 213 ; T . Wollinder , 213 ; j . A . Cookson , I . G . 2 S 7 ; VV . Robinson , 322 ; Goldman , JJ ; ; J . Jackson , 1957 ; IC , Edmondson , Org . , ;_ .. ; J . Boon , jun ., J . A . Jones , P . D . Hayes , J . Fox , P . M . 104 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; C Clarkson , I' . AL 104 , P . G . Stwd . ; A . IC . Gumming , P . M ., P . P . G .

Stwd . ; J . C . Hyde ; D . Alorris , I' . AI . j and others . It appears from a printed Charity report issued by the lodge that its contributions to the Alasonic Institutions have becn on a liberal scale , amounting in the aggregate to _ . K 33 ' ¦ . * ., and as a result the lodge is a Vice-Patron of the

Koyal . Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Vice-President of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys and Koyal Alasonic Institution for Girls , holding 171 votes for the former , and 45 for the Boys' and 25 for the Girls' School , besides 135 votes for the Cheshire Local Educational Institution .

'The eighth annual conference uf the Incorporated Society of Musicians-formerly the National Society of Professional . Musicians—was opened at the Alansion I louse on 'Tin sday morning , when there vvas a large attendance of members , and during the series of meetings a series of concerts , lectures , __ c , Sic , has been arranged . On Alonday evening there was a grand dinner at the Midland I lotel , at which the General Council and the Secretary gave a very hearty welcome to thc country members .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAMBRIDGE . Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —The biennial convocation of this chapter was held on I ) ecember 2 tst inst ., at the Lion Hotel . The first business vvas the installation of Principals . Comp . James , V . Pryor , was installed by Comp . B . Chenneli in the chair of /_ ., in succession to Comp . Oliver Papworth , and Comp . Frank Piggott

was duly placed in the chair of J . by Comp . O . Papworth , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . A . H . Moyes , P . Z ., through temporary indisposition . Others present included Comps . Edward Hills , P . Z . ; Thomas Nichols , P . Z . ; John Fuller , P . Z . 541 ; and J . R . Green , P . Z . S 59 . Comp . B . Chenneli , P . Z ., officiated as II . during the meeting . Thirty companions vvere present to witness the general working of

the chapter , when Bro . Arthur W . Aldridge , 2107 , was balloted for , unanimously elected , and duly exalted . The work of the P . S . vvas again most efficiently performed by Comp . W . P . Spalding , in conjunction with the First Principal . The lectures from the various chairs were afterwards given by Comps . F . Piggott , J . ; T . Nichols , as H . ; and B . Chenneli , and Comp . Pryor gave the signs . The

work went vvith spirit throughout , and at the subseepjent proceedings the companions of the chapter vvere warmly complimented by the visitors . Comp . J . R . Green stated that like others who had visited this chapter from London and elsewhere , he had found the work ( which had achieved some fame in the Order ) deeply interesting , whilst the lecture by Comp . Chenneli was unique .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —The usual convocation of this chapter was held in the St . George ' s Masonic Rooms , on Friday , December 30 th ., when there vvere present Comps . F . D . Walker , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . j G . G . Wilkie , H . j S . Pegler . J . j T . Foster , S . E . j J . Constable , S . N . j F . Webb , P . S . j S . Lester ,

ist A . S . j F . Rand , P . Z . ; J . H . Pawson , H . Foster , VV . Fretwell , G . Goldthorpc , and J . Hoist , Janitor . Bro . E . Newsom , S . VV ., was duly exalted to the Sublime Degree of H . R . A . Alason , the ceremony being effectively recited by Comp . Walker , assisted by the Second and Third Principals , Comp . Rawle , and others . The companions afterwards partook of supper in the ante-room .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The first meeting of the year , which vvas also the annual festival of this thriving lodge , vvas held on Alonday , the 2 nd inst ., when the day ' s work showed that even at the holiday time the members are fonder of work than play . The VV . M ., Bro . VV . Richardson presided , and amongst those vvho supported him on the dias were Bros . Win . Brown , P . AL , D . C ;

Robt . Whitfield , P . AI . j VV . F . Carmon , P . AL , Treas . j Al . H . Dodd , P . AL ( T . l . ) : Thos . Denning , W . AL ( T . I . ) j J . S . Bell , P . AL ( T . L ); Wm . M . Lyons , P . AL ( T . L ); and Thos . Purvis , I . P . AI . 34 G . After the preliminaries the ballot vvas taken for two candidates , one of whom—Bro . J . Armstrong—being in attendance , vvas advanced to the Honourable Degree by

Bro . W . F . Cannon , P . M ., who delivered the charges , and explained the working tools . The installation of the W . AL elect , Bro . John Adam Armstrong , then took place , the ceremony being performed by the retiring Master , Bro . Wm . Richardson . The addresses were afterwards delivered by Bro . Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C . The officers appointed were Bros . Win . Richardson , I . P . M . j

T . R . Short , S . VV . j T . R . Jobson , J . VV . ; Adam Dodds , AI . O . ; G . P . Laidler , S . O . j W . Stafford , J . O . ; W . F . Carmon , P . AL , 'Treas . ; the Rev . W . Bovvker , Chap , j Hugh Jackson , R . of AL ; W . ] . jobson , Sec ; W . S . Bird , S . D . ; T . W . Bagnall , J . D . j Win . Brown , P . M ., D . C ; VV . C . A . Holzaffel , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Win . Douglass and G . Blair , Stwds . ; and Joshua Curry ,

Tyler . 'The Treasurer ' s financial Statement , showing a substantial balance in hand exceeding ^ 14 , vvas adopted . 'The congratulations of the visitors having been tendered the lodge was closed , and the members and visitors adjourned to the banqueting hall for the yearly dinner . A pleasant evening was spent , and thc brethren dispersed at an early hour .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Hotel , Alilkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Alonday , the and inst ., when there were present Bros . Turner , W . M . j Dawson , S . W . ; Telling , J . W . ; J . Hooper , P . AL , Dep . Preceptor ; C . II . Stone , Sec . j Rice , Asst . Sec . ; Gaze , S . D . j Lord , J . D . J Chabut , I . G . j Sly , Watson , Barr , Clarke , Niblett , II . G . Alartin , Cooke , and Pullen .

'The minutes of the meeting of December 12 th vvere read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Watson being the candidate . Bro . Turner vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Telling , vvho repeated the ceremony , Bro . Lord being the candidate . Bro . Dawson vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . An apology was tendered by Bro . Rice for the absence of Bro . Hilton , P . AL , Preceptor . Bro . Stone , Sec , read a letter from Bro . Cass ,

Treas ., heartily thanking the brethren for their great sympathy shown him in his sad bereavement . Bro . Hooper , P . M ., also thanked the brethren , on behalf of Mr . Decks , the manager ot tin : hotel , for their vote of condolence . The lodge vvas then closed . HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Prince of Wales

Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W „ when there were present Bros . C . Coleman , VV . AI . 1425 , W . AL ; W . Chappie , S . W . 142 ., S . W . ; M . Rosenberg , J . W . 1425 , J . W . ; VV . J . Ferguson , P . AI . 177 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . AI . 1543 , Sec . ; R . Rogers , S . D . j T . Grant , 1425 , J . D . j W . Edelstein , I . G . ; Jas . Brown , Stwd . j G . Go-sluuvk , Tyler ; AL j . R . Dundas , P . M .