Provincial Meetings.

S . W . ; J . J . Johnson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Ashby , Chap . ; J . F . Roberts , lreas . ; T . " Whitehead , P . P . D . G . D . C , Sec . ; H . H . W . Kay , S . " . ; F . G . Moody , J . D . ; T . E . Chambers , D . C ; J . J oye , I . G . ; J . Wooler , Org . ; W , Hopkinson , E . J . Gadd , T . Grimsditch , and J . H . Ormerod , Stsvds . ; and C Rockliff . Tyler . In the evening , a banquet svas seived in the Masonic Hall , Eastbankstrcet , and the customary toasts svere musically honoured .

YORK . . AgriCOla Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . — The members of this lodge held their ' regular meeting on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Castlegate , when there were present Bros . D . Young , W . M . ; Capt . F . Hewson , I . P . M ., P . Z ., P . D . G . S . D .. iS ° ; J . W . Dosv , S . W . ; R . Spence , J . W . ; J . H . Hill , Chap . ; J . Booth , Treas . ; James P . Gill , Sec . ; F . M . Woodhams , acting S . D . ; G .

H . Stott , J . D ; A . R . Wood , D . of C . ; W . S . Child , Org . ( pro tern . ); J . Riley , l . G . ; J . Buckle , acting Tyler ; Epworth , Buckle , " and E . A . Robinson , Stwds .: ] . H . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Geo . Minton , P . M , P . G . S . B . ; A . Macdonald , T . I ) . Stagg . W . H . Barton , J . Press , T . Leetham , W . Abbev , S . Shasv , G . Woolford , H . Masser , T . Thompson , J . S . Burnet , G . Underwood , J . R .

Thompson , J . Elders , and R . Rook . Visitors : Bros . F . L . Borgeaud , 1244 ; and C . Wilson , 1611 . The lodge svas opened by the W . M ., Bro . David Young , and after the minutes of the last regular lodge and the lodge of emergency had been confirmed , Mr . Robert Rook , who had been successfully balloted for , was duly admitted and initiated into Freemasonry . The ceremony was ably

performed bv the W . M . ; who was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . Capt . Hewson , the'J . VV ., Bro . Spence , and Bro . Hill , Chap ., who respectively gave the lecture , working tools , and charge . The VV . M . said he had to perform a very pie isant duty , both pleasing to himself and to every member of that lodge . It was to present to a brother , who was respected by them all , namely , Bro . C Sergt .-Maj . Woodhams , R . E .,

who was about to leave York for South Africa , on military duty , with a IvLM . ' s jewel and a testimonial , and he hoped that BtbrWdodhams would accept that gift in the true brotherly spirit in which they were tendered . The W . M . testified to the good feeing which alsvays emanated from the brother svho svas taking his departure to foreign lands . He could certainly say { fiat Bro . Woodhams had been very

willing at all times to fill any office which he , the W . M ., had felt it necessary to call upon him to occupy . He had been a great help both to the regular and the instruction lodges , and he felt that ' support when the W . M . was for a long time unable to attend to his duties osving to ill-health . Bro . Woodhams had always svorked the respective offices , svhich he frequently filled , very well indeed , and he was

personally sorry to lose ; such a noble and good brother . He and every men ber would regret his absence from the lodge . He hoped that when he was off duty it would be a source of enjoyment to him to open the scroll , and glance over the members' names , which would bring back to his memory the faces of his brethren . He trusted that wherever Bro . Woodhams went no danger would ensue ; that

the G . A . O . T . U . would grant him long life , good health , happiness , . and a successful career . Bro . Capt . Hewson , I . P . M ., said it gave him great pleasure to be present to speak with reference to Bro . Woodhams' leave-taking , and to see such a worthy Mason recognised . He had been nf great service to him during his year of office as VV . M . He was a true Mason , and his own personal conduct would bear

well-deserved testimony . Bro . Jno . Earle Wilkinson , P . M ., said that that was the proudest moment of his time in that lodge . He had alsvays taken to Bro . Woodhams since he lirst shook hands with him , and there had been no testimonial given with more sincerity than that . Bro . Woodhams , in reply , said that his heart was too full to express his feelings properly . He would always prize the jeweland testimonial above everything that he had . He had always

tried to do his duty both to himself and to the brethren , and hoped he had given satisfaction . He wished to be pardoned for his briefness , as he was quite overcome with the kindness which had been bestowed upon him . He thanked the I . P . M ., Bro . Wilkinson , and all the brethren from the bottom of his heart . The lodge voted 10 guineas to the R . M . LB ., and Bros . David Young and J . H , Robson also gave five guineas each to the same object . After some other business the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Albany He tel on the 20 th ult ., svhen there were present Comps . A . Toulmin , jun ., M . E . Z . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as H . ; W . Taylor , P . / .., P . P .

G . J ., J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z , D . G . D . C , P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; C . W . Davis , S . N . ; and G . J . Dunkley , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., Org . Comp . J . VV . Hinton , Mus . Doc , M . A ., P . Z . 84 , was a visitor . ' The minutes of the previous convocation , which included a resolution voting 10 guineas to the R . M . I . for Boys , were unanimously confirmed . Comp . Dr . Hinton was unapimously elected a joining member .

Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . VV . J . Hakim , H ., and C . Robinson , P . S . Upon the motion of Comp . W . Tavlor , secondedby Comp . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , a resolution was unanimously pissed congratulating the S . E . upon his promotion to

Grand Chapter honours . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , the usual toasts receiving full justice . During the proceedings Comps . Dr . Hinton and G . J . Dunkley greatly entertained the companions by their musical gifts .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Keystone Lodge ( No . 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle Tavern on the 20 th ult . Bro . Col . Wyndham Hart , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., occupied the chair , in the absence of the W . M . The ceremony of installation was then performed by Bro . Major W . E . Williams , P . M ., P . G S ., who inducted Bro . Alfred C . Goodinge into the chair . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his officers as follows * .

Mark Masonry.

Bros . Clay . S . W . ; Corderoy ,. J . W . ; W . E . Williams , Treas . ; Hart , Sec . ; Gosling , M . O . ; Morris , S . O . ; Ivey , J . O . ; Sherwood , S ^ D . ; Hoblyn , J . D . ; Kearsley , I . G . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The lodge svas honoured by the presence of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . A . B . Cook , J . P . ; and Bros . C F . M-tti-r . G . S c . ; Alex . Stesvart Brown , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Gabriel , P . M . 244 ;

Val Hunter , C . C ; and others . Letters of regret at absence svere received from the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Euston ; Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . ; and Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . The lodge adjourned to dinner , when the usual toasts were honoured . The music was under the direction of Bro . F . A . Jewson , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Middx .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —A very large gathering of brethren from all parts of the Metropolis was present at the St . James ' s'Restaurant , Piccadilly , on Tuesday evening , the 19 th ult ., when the ceremony of consecration svas rehearsed by Bro . James Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., & c , and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who was ably supported by Bro . Hemming , P . M . 1287 , Preceptor of the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction ,

as S . W . ; Bro . W . Barnes Pendick , P . M . 1321 , as J . W . ; Bro . J . H . Price , P . M . 1321 , as D . C . ; and Bro . W . F . Bates , P . M . 1507 , as I . G . The lodge svas opened at 7 . 30 p . m . by Bro . James Terry , and the ceremony at once proceeded with . Nothing could have been more impressive than the earnest and admirable manner in which the ceremony was given by Bro . Terry , and this was much enhanced by the musical accompaniment so ably rendered by the Organist , Bro . T . Capel Seary ,

Org . 1985 and 2473 , and his vocal assistants . On the conclusion of the' consecration ceremony that of installation was proceeded with . Bro . G . E . Grimes , W . M . 1321 , being duly installed as W . M .. who then appointed and invested his officers . Before the lodge was closed a cordial and hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Terry for his kindness in being present on this occasion , and affording the brethren this splendid Masonic treat , was proposed by Bro . James Hemming , P . M ., and carried unanimously .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , S . E ., on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . Alf . Atkin , W . M . ; F . Stephens , S . W . ; Morley , J . W .: Roots , Preceptorj Bird , Sec . ; Harper , S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . ; Boardman , LG . ; Tullis , P . M . ; Osmond , P . M . ; Benedict , O'Dea , and F . Williams . The lodge svas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . O'Dea acting as candidate . Bro . Atkin vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Harper . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Atkin having answered the usual questions , svas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Atkin being the candidate . The lod ^ e yias closed in the Third and Second Degrees . 1 he W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , after which the lodge was closed .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . l . M . )—A meeting of this council was held at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 15 th ult . Among those present were : Bros . W . Vincent , G . D . C , W . M . ; A . McDowall , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . G . Lemon , LL . B ., L . C . C , J . P ., P . M . j as J . W . ; George Powell , Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . A . G . D . C , P . M ., Sec ; E . Ssveny , . S . D . ; Nelson Prosver , M . A ., D . C ; Major W . B . Williamson , IP .,

P . M . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A . ; A . W . Humphreys , and , E . Mills , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed Bro . A . McDowall svas ably installed as W . M . by Bro . VV . Vincent . The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . G . Graveley , S . W . : E . L . Shepherd , J . W . ; G . Powell , Treas .,- Capt . Walls , Sec ; E . Sweny , Conductor ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., S . D . ;

L . Steele , J . D . ; Nelson Prower , I . G . ; J . J . Pakes , D . C ; B . Stewart , Org . ; and E . Mills , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . VV . Vincent , and a vote of thanks passed to him as Installing Officer . The report of the Audit Committee svas received and adopted , and the resignation of Bro . Frank Richardson , P . D . G . M ., was received with much regret . Apologies for non-attendance

* ere received from Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , P . M . ; Lieut .-Ol . G . Lambert , P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; G . Graveley , S . W . ; E . L . Shepherd , J . W . ; H . H . Shirljy , M . A ., S . D . ' ' and many others . The lodge was then closed , and the banquet , held at the Holborn Restaurant , was well attended . The customary toasts were duly honoured .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE T . BROWN , P . M . and P . Z . 65 . The death of this prominent member of the Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65 , occurred rather suddenly on the 26 th ult ., at his residence in Great College-street . Initiated in the above lodge in 18 71 he was called by a sudden emergency in 18 75 to fill the ofiice of Secretary , and he continued to hold the same ( with the exception

of the tsvo years required for the chairs of S . W . and W . M . ) up to the time of his death ; no trouble was too much for him and he was always at the service of his lodge . An ardent worker and Steward for all the thrte Charities , he conducted several Charity Associations ,

thereby raising large amounts which otherwise might never have been collected . He was also the prime mover , founder , and the first M . E . Z . of the Royal Arch Chapter attached to 1 ) 5 , and his loss is now deeply deplored by his widow , family , and the brethren of his lodge .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

Never was a finer or more successful ex-pupils day than took place at this Institution on Saturday last . A large number of those who had received their education here arrived during the afternoon and were cordiall y received by Bros . Frank Richardson ( Chairman of the month ) , J . H . Matthews , C . Hammerton , and Sir John Monckton ( members of the House Committee ) , and by

Miss Davis , Miss Buck , and the Staff of the School . After an early tea , lawn tennis and other games svere indulged in and the evening concluded with a dance , and music , and supper , most of the visitors remaining to prayers . On Monday the Crystal Palace treat to the children

took place , provided by . the thoughtful kindness of the Board of Stesvards of the recent Festival out of their own furids , and it is needless to say was enjoyed to the full by the little people . The School separates this week for the usual summer holidays after a half year of thorough success in every direction .

Masonic Service.

MASONIC SERVICE .

On Sunday evening , the ioth ult ., the pretty little church at Deeping St . Nicholas , near Spalding , was the scene of a goodly gathering of the brethren of the Hundred of Elloe Lodge , No . 469 , Spalding , who had journeyed there to a Masonic service to which they had been invited by the vicar , Bro . Rev . W . Benson , who

is also Chaplain of the lodge , and he , together with the W . M ., Bro . J . E . West , and Bro . G . F . Barrell , Prov , G . D . C , as well as D . C . of the local lodge , were responsible for the arrangements for the service , which proved highly satisfactory to the brethren and friends present , despite the unpropitious weather which prevailed until late in the afternoon .

Crosvds of the inhabitants of the village and visitors filled the church to overflowing . Representatives were present from the lodges at Bourne and Peterborough , also Bro . Barrell , P . J . G . W . Kent , consequently when the prbcession was formed , the brethren numbered over 50 , and , including the choir and clergy , numbered close upon a hundred . The purple of the brethren in the

higher walks of Masonry caused the procession to be of a very imposing character . This started from the vicarage for the church singing the processional hymn , '' Onward , Christian soldiers , " and after reaching their places in the church came the Masonic hymn , " Hail , Eternal , by Whose aid . " Bro . Rev . R . G . Ash , J . W ., P . P . G . C , rendered the first part , of the service , and Bro . the Rev . Benson

took the second part . The first lesson was read by Bro . J . E . West , W . M ' ., and the second lesson by Bro . G . F . Barrell , D . C . The special Psalms were 84 , 96 , and 148 , and the anthem " I waited for the Lord , " from Mendelsohnn ' s "Hymn of Praise , " the duet being exceptionally well sung by Mrs . Brogden and Mrs . Linnell . The singing of the anthem was truly a most artistic effort , and spoke volumes for the vocal ability of those ' concerned . The choir was augmented by members from other churches , notably Bourne , Peawork , and Market Deeping , but especially from the choir of the Spalding Parish Church ; the success of whose efforts , which proved a musical treat , was mainly owing to Bro , W . J . Price , Organist of Spalding Parish Church , who so kindly undertook the training of the special choir .

Bro . T . P . Holland , lodge Organist , very ably presided at the organ . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Benson from I . Kings V ., 17 v . : " And the king commanded , and they brought great stones , costly stones , hewed stones , to lay the foundation of the house , " and , both

from a Masonic and public point of view , was an exceptionally able and remarkable discourse . The singing of the retrocessional hymn , "Saviour , blessed Saviour , " brought to a conclusion one of the most s riking and interesting services ever held at Deeping St . Nicholas .

Scotland.

Scotland .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER . A quarterly communication of this body was held iu Edinburgh on the 20 th ult ., Comp . Jas . Dalrymple Duncan , presiding . The other Principals present were Comps . Major F . W . Allan and C . C . Nisbet , Stwd . There was a large attendance , and during the course of •the proceedings it was announced that Comp .

Major Allan had been appointed Proxy Prov . Grand Superintendent of Western India , and congratulations were given from the chair to Comp . Major Allan on having been appointed to this high office , and to the Grand Chapter on having secured the services of so eminent and able a Mason as Comp . Major Allan . Sanction was given to alterations in the by-laws

of several chapters , and to a scheme for a benevolent fund in connection with Chapter St . Andrew , No . 6 9 , Glasgow . A hope was expressed from the chair that other chapters svould follow in the lines of St . Andrew , and

Comp . Major ALLAN , as Prov . Grand Superintendent of the Lower Ward of Lanarkshire , within which St . Andrew holds , expressed his gratification at this step on the part of a chapter which was coming very much to the . front and rising in importance . The other business was routine .