Provincial Meetings.

The "Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and the Grand Officers , Present and Past" having been proposed from the chair and suitably honoured , the W . M . elect proposed "The Prov . Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in doing so paid high tribute to the Masonic zeal of Earl Zetland and the Hon . Orde-Powlett , the toast being

received with the usual honours . Bro . J . Earle Wilkinson , l . P . M ., responded , and said that he would endeavour to represent this lodge creditably as a Prov . Grand Officer . Bro . Wilkinson then proposed " The Worshipful Master and prosperity to the Lodge , " and referred to the high position Bro . Manton had attained as a member of the York School Board , his many years' connection with

educational matters and his thoroughness in _ all he did , which they must feel would ensure his maintaining Masonic tenets and the elevation of the Agricola Lodge . The W . M . elect , who had a very hearty reception , responded in his usual spirited fashion , and said he was vain enough to think that the brethren had confidence ^ in him or they would not have placed him in the high position he should occupy during the ensuing year . It was his

intention to " act straight , " and he felt that if Masonry tended to make a man cast aside cant and hypocrisy and to implant in his mind the spirit of Charity , then it was a good thing to have that benign feeling . He lelt Masonry a vast assistance . —not pecuniarily , but in ordering his course of life . Itkept a man from mean or paltry actions . He had looked upon Masonry , with regard to himself , as an additional kicking strap put upon a kicking animal , and which had kept him

safely in the harness that respectable society required him to run in . Having repudiated the sneers of some that Masonry meant good dinners and social intercourse only , he said that such remarks made his blood boil . The speaker touched upon what he described as Ihe giand moving spirit of Masonry—Charity and benevolence . He said the Agricola Lodge would bear comparison with any similar lodge , and his strength should be spent during his year of

office in the service of Masonry , and in advancing the position of the lodge he had the honour of presiding over . The Worshipful Master elect then proposed in very complimentary terms "The Health of the Installing Master , " and Bro . Capt . Hewson responded , remarking that he had felt no greater honour than in installing such a brother as Geo . Manton , who steered straight for the mark . He liked a man such as he who spoke from his heart , and called

a spade a spade . He would do his best for the benefit of the lodge . The W . M . elect proposed " The l . P . M . and Past Masters , " and regretted that Dr . Wigham had been compelled from ill-health to leave the city . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson responded . Bro . D . Young proposed " The Sister Lodges of the Province . " The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Stimpson , King ,

Horner , and Bean . "The Officers of the Lodge " was proposed by the W . M ., and it was suitably acknowledged by the Secretary and others . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed by Bro . Spence , and the Tyler ' s toast and "The Health of the Host " brought a pleasant evening to a close , the harmony of which had been promoted by several good songs with piino accompaniment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Star Chapter ( No . 1275 ) . —The regular meeting of this popular chapter was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Carl T . Fleck , M . E . Z . ; C . N . Mclntyre North , H . ; C . Meierhoff , J . ; C . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . S . ; C . Patrick , Janitor ; F . Hilton , P . Z . ; Wm . Cowley , P . Z . ; Jas . Addington , P . Z . ; W . Crook , P . Z . ; and W . Eckersal ) .

Comp . E . A . Hamlyn , 9 , was a visitor . The chapter having been opened , Comp . Carl T . Fleck was inducted into the First Principal ' s chair , and Comp . C . Meierhoff into that of the 'Third Principal . The companions had under consideration the notice of motion for the removal of the chapter to some more convenient place of meeting Citywards . The matter was left in the hands of the Committee awaiting the decision of Grand Chapter .

The business being ended the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a capital supper , supplied in his usual style by Bro . Bale . The supper ended , the usual loyal and Royal ArcS toasts were given in very appropriate terms by the M . E . Z ., and received right loyally .

The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The Giand Officers , Present and Past , " in very becoming terms , which received due honour at the hands ol the companions . The toast of "The M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . Wm . Cowley , P . Z ., who remarked it was a great privilege and pleasure in presenting the toast for one so worthy . He was an excellent worker , and well qualified to fill the office of

M . E . Z . 'I he toast was rrceived with gieat cordiality . In reply , the M . E . Z . thanked them most heartily for such a reception , and thoroughly appreciated the kind expressions of the companions . He then expressed the gnat regret at being absent from the installation meeting on account of illnef . s but he felt fully compensated in having the kind sympathies of all the companions-.

The toast of " 'Ihe Visitor" was next givtn by the ; M . E . Z . in teinis of great heartiness , and the pleasure of the companions in receiving him . Comp . llamhn , in tcply , thanked the companions very cordially , rcma ' tking it was his first visit , aid trusted he might be able lo attend again . lie had had several invites from Comp . W . Williams , S . E ., and he now thoroughly appreciated their hospitality and hearty reception . It was the Star Chapter , and his desire was that it always might

be the highest . The M . E . Z . next gave the least of "The II . and J . " in high terms of praise which both ollicers richly deserved for their excellent working . Each Principal most suital ly acknowledged the compliment paid . The toast of "TheTreasurer , S . K ., and Past Princifals " was very appropriately given by the M . E Z ., stating the excellent service one and all rendered to the chapter .

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Comp . T . Grummant , Treas ., in response , said he was very proud of being such an officer in this his mother chapter . 11 was the highest honour he thought that could be conferred upon a companion , and having been so unanimously elected , he would endeavour to carry out his duties most satisfactorily . He must mention he had received very great kindness at the hands of the late Comp . Bumstead , and

having installed his successor , was quietly meditating a little repose , but was elected to fill the position of Treasurer , which post had been filled so worthily by Comp . P . P . Williams , sen . He trusted the tide was rising in the chapter and would flow on and rise to a high flood , and the chapter become one of the best in London .

Comp . VV . Williams , S . E ., also ablv responded . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of ' The Officers " in very deserving terms , which was responded to by Comp . C . H . Stone , P . S . The Janitor's toast brought to a close a very happy meeting , Comps . North , H ., and Stone , P . S ., adding to the harmony .

Farnngdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) —This civic chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Comps . George Herbert , M . E . Z . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., H . ; E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; Herbert Herbert , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; J . Young , P . Z . ; Thomas Simpson ,

P . Z . ; and Comps . L . W . Harvey , P . Z . 9 , and T . O . Harding , M . A ., late ijSg , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Plummer , P . M . Duke of Connaught Lodge , and it being unanimous , he was most impressively exalted to the R . A . Degree by Comp . H . J . Lardner . The election of Principals

and officers for the ensuing year then took place , and the results were as follows : Comps . N . Prower , M . E . Z . ; E . B . Lane , H . ; J . Young , P . Z ., J . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; H . Herbert , S . N . ; H . | . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; Piummer , P . S . ; and F . Malletr , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the retiring M . E . Z . The Audit Committee having been appointed to audit the accounts

before the next regular convocation , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned t ) the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of th- ? cloth the customary toasts received ample justice , the M . E . Z . giving the various toasts pertinently but briefly . In responding to the toast of " The Exa ' tee , " Comp .

Plummer expressed himself as being greatly impressed with the Degree , and with the manner in which it had been carried out by Comp . Lardner and the other Principals of the chapter . During the evening Comps . E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , J . Young , G . Herbert , and Plummer instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions .

DONCASTER . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Room , on Friday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Comps . R . B . Ogle , M . E . Z . ; G . E . Wilkie , H . ; S . Pegler , J . ; T . Foster , S . E . ; J . Constable , S . N . ; G . Brooke , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . Webb , P . S . ; C . Woodhouse , 1 st A . S . ; W .

H . Chambers , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Rand , P . Z . ; A . Parkin , P . Z . ; F . D . Walker , P . Z . ; J . Fitzgerald , F . J . Forth , C Goldthorpe , J . Hurst , Janitor ; and E . Drury , P . Z . ( visitor ) . A ballot was taken for Bro . S . Lester , 242 , which having proved unanimous , he , together with Bro . H . Foster , who was elected at the March meeting , was exalted , the

ceremony being performed by the Three Principals and Sojourner , Comp . Walker undertaking to give the lecture at the next convocation . The sum of 10 guineas was unanimously voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on the proposition of Comp . F . Rand . After the chapter was duly closed , the companions partook of light refreshment in the outer room .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 19 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . C . H . Chauffourier , W . M . ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ( visitor ) , acting S . W . ; A . Clemow , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M .. P . G . S B ., Sec ; Harvev , M . O . ; Holroyd , S . O . ; Nelson Prower , M . A .. P . P . S . G . O .,

l . P . M . ; and T . O . Harding , M . A .. P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Fdwin Storr , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and Rev . J . Fillingham , M . A . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . S . Valentine , P . M . 9 , P . G . P . England , and it being unanimous , he was most ably advanced by the W . M . Bro . Arthur

Clemow having- been duly presented , and the dispensation from the M . VV . G . M . having been read ( Bro . Clemow not being a P . M . in the Craft ) , he was impressively installed by the W . M . The following appointments and investitures took place : Bros . Harvev , S . W . ; Holroyd , j . W . ; F . U . Smith , M . O . ; S . Valentine , S . O . ; N . Prower , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ; and Goddard , Tyler . A

Past Master's jewel was presented to the l . P . M . The resignations of Bros . F . and W . E . Farrington , Past Masters , were received with great rcrret . Apologies for non-attendance were received frcm Bros . W . Drew , C . A . Harris , and F . B . Smith . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . I ' pon the removal of the cloth , the

customary toasts received full justice . Bros . F . VV . Driver and Edwin Storr responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . N . Prower for " The Provincial Grand Oflicers . " " The Advancce " having been fluently proposed by the W . M ., and duly honoured , Bro . S . Valentine made an excellent reply . In the course

of his remarks he said that he was a very old Craft and Royal Aich Mason , and had fill that evening a notion that all degrees beyond those mentioned were of little importance . He was pleased to say that after what he had seen and heard that evening in the Prince Leopold Mark Lodge his ideas had altered considerably , and he onl y regretted that he had not joined the Maik Degree earlier in life . The W . M . had been good enough to place him in office , and if

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spared he hoped some day to fill the chair . He concluded by thanking the mem bers of the lodge for the kind recen tion they had given him . p " The remaining toasts followed quickly , and the proceedings terminated .

BRADFORD . The Old \ ork Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The regu iar meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th ult at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , when Bro . Thomas Norfolk , W . M ., was supported by Bros . Simeon Whitelev P . P . G . D ., Org ., as l . P . M . ; Thos . H . Pattinson , S . W . . T . Earp Greenough , J . W . ; Frank D . Harrison , M . O ' .

Joseph Wilson , as j . O . ; George Althorp , P . P . G . W . Treas . ; John T . Last , Sec . ; W . Laycock , S . D . ; Geo ' Mirtin , J . D . ; John Hill , Tyler ; J . L . Ath erton , P p ' G . W . ; C . J . Schott , P . J . G . O- ; J . Dewhirst , P . M . ; Q C . Gamble , S . A . Auty , John Ingleby , G . C . Clifford , and Walter Moxon . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and

confirmed . Two candidates for advancement , who had been already elected , were unavoidably prevented from attending the lodge owing to pressing business engagements . This being the night for electing officers , Bro . Thos . H Pattinson , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year-Bro . Althorp re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . John Hill re-elected Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Althorp , P p

G . W ., a resolution of condolence and sympathy was passed and directed to be recorded on the minutes , and also sent to the widow of the esteemed and late lamented Bro . Arthur Briggs , J . P ., who recently died suddenly at sea off Columbo Ceylon , whilst on the return voyage from India . A pologies were tendered for the unavoidable absence of " several brethren . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed until after the summer vacation .

After a frugal supper , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent , a few of the brethren contributing songs , & c , to the harmony of the meeting .

WHITEHAVEN . Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . A . G . D . of C . England , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . W . D . P Field , S . W . ; Dr . Muir , J . W . ; G . Starkey , M . O . ; W . ] ' Clarke , S . O . ; W . H . Bewlay , J . O . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson ,

P . G . Chap ., Treas . ; ] . Casson , R . of M . ; H . Burns , P . M ., Sec ; J . A . Fowler , S . D . ; T . Brakenridge , P . M . as J . D . ; J . Lachilson , l . G . ; T . Richardson , Tyler ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; and others . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , two candidates , Bros . Walker and Lowery , were balloted for and advanced . The W . M . then invited expressions of opinion as to the advisability of recommending the Prov . Grand

Master to permit the Mark Masters to form into processional order and march to church at the next annual meeting of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge . The four Past Masters present said they highly approved of it , and Bro . Rev , j . Anderson said as Prov . Grand Chaplain nothing would give him greater pleasure than to preach a sermon to the Mark Masters of Cumberland and Westmorland . The other members unanimously approved of the recommendation . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present " Bros . W . Hide , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; J . Banks , J . W . ; I . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; U . S . Long . Sec ; R . Reid , S . D . ; W . Flaxman , J . D . ; W . Ward , I . G . ; and IT . G . Pearson .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pearson acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren

under the direction of Bro . A . Williams , P . M . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Craggs , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . J . Lewis , P . M ., was re-elected Preceptor ; Bro . A . Williams , P . M ., Treasurer ; and Bro . D . S . Long , P . M ., Secretary . The lodge was then closed .

LEWIS LODGE ( No . 11 S 5 ) . —A meeting was held on I'nday , the 22 nd ult , at the Fishmonger ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , when the W . M ., Bro . j . C . Smith , P . M . i , 744 , P . Z . 1507 , worked six Sectionsof the First Lecture , assisted by the following : Bros . F . VV . Drew , l . G . 145 ; A . Wood , 11 S 5 ; A . J . Stacey , 2374 ; J . T . Davies , I G . 134 S ; am ] J . Hemming , P . M . 12 S 7 ( 2 ) . The last-named also worked

the Gth Section , assisted by the W . M . A meeting was also held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., when there wcr-- present Bros . | . C Smith , P . M ., P . Z ., W . M-i J . Hemming , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Lovell , P . M . 754 . J- : J . T . Davies , l . G . 134 S , Preceptor ; H . E . Case , l . G . ni > 5 > Deputy Preceptor ; W . E . Wigmore , S . D . 177 , Treas . i A . J . Stacey , 2374 , Sec ; G . Vears . US , S . U . ; J-. \ V

Murray , 145 , J . U . ; IT . Parker , l . G . ; V . W . Urew . I . o . 145 , Org . ; McNamara , Stwd . ; T . Brady , P . M . 1 " 5 ^ » G . IT . Carter , 214 S ; G . Gauge , 145 ; H . Hill , P . M . > 3 <> 5 i N . Hodgson , 1 G 13 ; W . E . Jones , 20 G ; A . H . J ? nw , 20 G ; G . P . Pointer , W . M . 1 G 13 ; Sinclair , 11 S 5 ; ' - ' Stacey , 2374 ; W . Webb , 15 S 0 ; T . P . Warwick , i 45 > A . E . White , SS 9 and 1950 ; and others . . , The lod was opened in due formand the minutes 01

ge , the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The \ oige was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resume " to the Second IX-grec . The Second Lecture was then worked by the W . M . and the lollowing brethren : ist Scction , Bro . T . Brady , P . M . ; 2 nd , Bro . H . E . Case , l . G . » % > 3 rd , Bro . VV . Webb , 15 S 0 ; 4 th , Bro . G . IT . Carter , H-fij and 5 th , Bro . A . J . Stacey , 2374 . The lodge was resume " bytj

to th : Third Degree , and the third Lecture worked > W . M . and the following brethien : ist Section , Uro . J- > j Murray , 145 ; 2 nd , Bro . | . T . Davies , l . G . 134 sJ a " u 3 rd , Bro . \ v . E . Wigmore , S . D . 177 . All ihe work was »« executed and gave great satisfaction , the working bretn > being all members of this lodge . The Ldge was resu to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first u ™/ when dues were collected , and several brethren were u