Provincial Meetings.

Stwds . ; Dr . Haskins , Org . ; Goddard Tyler ; Witthaus , Humbv , Mason , Cranston , G . Phillips , F . Phillips , Spicer , Baddeley , Billson , and Ellis . Visitors : Bros . John Lowthin , P . M . 13 S 5 and 1479 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; Anneveld , and jjryant . ¦ fhe minutes of the April lodge and of the lodge of emergency on the gth of June having been read and

confirmed , sundry notices of motion for the next meeting were given and a vote of thanks passed by acclamation to the W . M . for his gift of a copy of "The History of Freemasonry in Hertfordshire , " 'Ihe Itdge was then closedand the brethren dined together , the intervals between the speeches being taken up with some excellent songs , admirably sung by Bros . Tibbatts , Baxter , Lewis , Mason , Humby , and Anneveld .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —The regular election meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , on Thursday , the 7 th ult . Bro . John Niven , VV . M ., was supported by Bros . E . Pearson Peterson , I . P . M ., as S . D . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; J . VVilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., as Chap . ; T . A . Bailey , P . M ., as

S . VV . ; G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Haigh , P . M . ; A . J . Boyle , ] AV . ; J . T . Last , Treas . ; James B . Fearnley , Sec . j J . Morton , J . D . ; S . Robinson , I . G . j H . Holmes , Tyler ; R . S . Hird , A . E . Harris , J . A . Drake , J . S . Marsland , I . Hirst , Org . ; A . Gwaine , R . Harland , J . Harland , and J . | , Whitaker . Visitors : Bros . George Niven , I . P . M . 750 ;

Francis Lister , Chap . 3 S 7 ; J . D . Taylor , 61 ; R . Wilson , 1303 ; J . Higginbotham , 101 S ; F . Hooper , 164 S ; and C . V . Woodcock , 1648 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the July meeting were duly confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . R . C . Douglas , who was duly elected , and , being in attendance , he was initiated by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro .

Wilson , P . P . G . Std . Br . The working tools were explained by Bro . Boyle , J . VV ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Bailey , P . M . The report of the Audit Committee regarding the Treasurer's accounts for the current year was submitted , and the accounts , which showed a satisfactory balance to the credit of the lodge , were adopted . The ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year ,

which resulted in the election of Bro . Last , Treasurer , who acknowledged the compliment paid him in suitable terms . Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . M ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . R . S . Hird , Tyler , for the ensuing year . Two guineas were voted from the lodge funds for charitable purposes . Notices of proposition of two gentlemen as candidates for initiation were handed in . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

CADOXTON . Barry Lodge ( No . 2357 ) . —The fourth annual installation of this young and flourishing lodge was held at Ihe Royal Hotel , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when there ivas a large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . J . VVilliams , who was supported by the following officers and members of the lodge : Bros . T . Human , S . VV . and VV . M . elect :

W . L . Edwards , J . VV . ; W . P . Phillips , Treas . ; E . Treharne , Sec . ; T . Ewbank , S . D . ; F . P . Jones Lloyde , acting J . D . ; J . Spickett , I . G . ; J . B . Mockford , Org . ; R . Jones and W . H . Morgan , Stwds . ; G . Neal , I . P . M ., P . G . Purst . ; G . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Westell , J . E . Frasers , F . J . Colyer , John Williams , 5 . A . M . Thorning , VV . Evans , W . R . Hopkins , F . Laurens , E . Taylor , A . Chappel , A . E . Williams , F . C .

Milner , F . C VVilliams , W . M . 2226 , P . G . S . B . Middx . j and Amos Jenkins , T y ler . Visitors : Bros . Marmaduke Tennant , D . P . G . M ., P . G . S . B . England ; E . J . Grubb , P . M . GS , P . P . G . D . Bristol ; T . E . Clark , 6 S ; F . H . Arcott , 221 S ; J . E . Griffith , VV . M . 3 G 4 , P . G . Stwd . ; G . Clang , W . M . 36 ; H . Samuel , VV . M . 9 G 0 ; W . S . Zorath , W . M . 1 754 j John T . Hogg , W . M . 1992 ; D . R .

Huberts , I . P . M . 3 6 , P . P . S . G . D . ; f * . G . Hortges , P . M . 1754 . P-P-G . Std . Br . j F . J . Bayley , S . W ., W . M . elect ig * j 2 ; A . 'T . Tavener , J . D . 1 754 ; Fred Morgan , 1992 ; A . W . Cook , 1992 ; John John , 1992 ; T . H . Webb , ii « 2 ; VV . H . Harris , 1754 ; H . Morgan Rees , S . VV . 17 . 14 ; and G . G . Spray , 1754 .

Ihe ceremony of installation was very ably anil impressively performed by Bro . I . J . Williams , assisted by Bro . George Thomas , P . M . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . John J . VVilliams . P . M . 109 S and 222 G , P . P . S . G . D . Mon ., as I . P . M . ; W . L Edwards , S . W . ; Edward Treharne , J . VV . ; W . P . Phillips , Treas .: Thos . Ewbank . Sec .: lohn Suickett .

¦ J . U . ; J . E . Fraser , J . D . ; Rees Jones , l . G . j j . B . Mockford , Org . j E . S . Johnston , D . C . J A . Chappell and F . P . Jones Lloyde , Stewards j and Amos Jenkins , T yler . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tennant ( at the request of the W . M . ) , then presented the I . P . M ., with a very handsome Past Master's jewel , and , in doing so , expressed the pleasure it gave him to be present on such an occasion , and

"emg permitted to perform such a ( to him ) pleasing ceremony . The I . P . M . replied in suitable terms , and , after " Hearty good wishes" had been conveyed to the new W . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned ' 0 the banqueting hall , where a recherche repast had been Prepared by the respected host , Bro . F . C . Williams , the W . M ., Bro . T . Higman , P . P . G . Stwd ., presiding .

the usual Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to . The D . P . G . M . gave the toast of "The VV . M ., " and congratulated him on the high honour that had been con'Mred upon him that day , and in doing so he hoped he would have a successful year of office .

Ihe W . M . responded in suitable terms . The proceedings were enlivened by songs and recitations 'rom various brethren , and after a very pleasant evening "ad been spent , the brethren dispersed well pleased with the day ' s proceedings . Ihe jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

DERBY . ( Xvian Lodge ( No . 253 ) . —The anniversary wtival of this centenary lodge was celebrated at the ' ¦ isonic Hall on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when there were f / esent Bros . H . V . Edwards , W . M . j Rev . Herbert , "fe , M . A ., Prov . S . G . W ., I . P . M . j E . Mclnnes , S . W . ; p * p " -CJaye , J . VV . j Rev . Thos . B . Mundy , M . A ., P . M ., Sri C-i Chap . j H . Litherland , Sec . j H . T . George , ° * - * Fred . E . Leech , J . D . ; J . Cutting , P . M ., D . C . j

Provincial Meetings.

Thos . C . Eastwood , l . G . j A . Slinn , Tyler ; T . Cox , P . P . S . G . W . j VV . H . Marsden , P . P . S . G . W ., G . S . B . Eng . j J . B . Coulson , P . P . S . G . W . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W .,- A . Woodiwiss , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thos . Hall , P . P . J . G . W . ; H . Arnold Bemrose , P . P . G . T . ; Thos . R . Gee , P . P . G . T . ; A . Grimwood Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . j C R . B . Eddowes , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . Tarver , VV . M . 353 ; Jno . Holbrook , W . M . 5 oG ,- ' [ no . [ ones ,

W . M . 731 ; Jno . Hunter , W . M . 7 S 7 ; J . R . Fielding , W . M . SS 4 ; T . C Drabble , VV . M . 1 495 j C . * F . Margerison , W . M . 2373 ; | as . Bland , P . P . G . D . j C Webster , P . P . G . D . ; J . H . Richardson , P . P . A . G . Sec . j John Walker , P . P . G . D . j W . L . Dodd , P . P . G . Org . ; Luther Russell , P . M . 10 S 5 J A . Worsnop , S . W . 10 S 5 ; Geo . Leigh , S . VV . 2129 J B . Toft , D . C . 731 ; VV . J . Piper , jun ., So 2 j A . Butterworth , Sec . 731 ; H . Harlow , ioSs ; lames R .

Eastwood , 29 ; J . A . Arnold , J . D . 731 ; J . B . Maskell , Org . 2224 ; J . W . Gandy , 10 S 5 J G . B . " Barton , 1 495 j and Rowland " Hill , 2224 . The W . M . elect was Bro . E . Mclnnes , and the ceremony of installation was performed in good style by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . H . V . F . dwards , who also gave the several charges . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . E . Havelock Claye , S . VV . j H .

Litherland , J . W . -, Rev . H . Price , M . A ., P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., Chap . ; William Naylor , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec , Treas .,- Henry T . George , Sec j F . E . Leech , S . D . ; Thos . C . Eastwood , J . D . j Jas . Cutting , P . M ., D . C j C . R . B . Eddowes , I . G . j and A . Slinn , Tyler . A hearty vote of congratulation was accorded to the new W . M . on his approaching marriage to the daughter of that veteran and respected Mason , Bro . Thomas Cox , P . P .

S . G . W ., P . P . G . T ., & c , and apologies for non-attendance haying been put in , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet in the lower hall , where the customary toast list was gone through , Bro . Edwards being specially congratulated upon his successful Mastership . An excellent musical programme was carried out , under the able management of Bro . W . L . Dodd , P . P . G . Org ., and the gathering was in all respects a most enjoyable one .

GLASTONBURY . Pilgrim ' s Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Room , George Hotel , when there were present Bros . Hitchings Davies , VV . M . ; C M . Williams , I . P . M . ; J . G . Coggan , S . W . ; M . Stead , J . W . ; the Rev . H . Lowry Barnwell , Chap ; Dr . Bright , Treas . ; H . J . Taylor , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . G . Cozens , S . D . ; W . C Leaker , J . D . ;

J . Bishop , Org . ; J . Welch , D . C ; and E . Bath , P . M ., I . G . The visitors included Bro . the Rev . J . VV . A . Sturdee , P . M . and Chaplain , and the Past Masters , and officers , and brethren of Portcullis Lodge , No . 203 S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the by-laws of the lodge were read by the

Secretary , after which the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , for the ensuing year , took place . The visitors having tendered * " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , after which the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper supplied by Bro . J . E . Poole , P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with much heartiness .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . Noel Lodge ( No . 2444 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at St . James ' s Hall . Present : Bros . J . Montgomery , P . D . D . G . M . Malta , W . M . j E . II . Lewis , S . VV . ; F . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; J . Herbert , Treas . j G . Free , P . M ., Sec . j G . Lister , S . D . j J . IIa . ll . J . D . j E . S . Packington , Org . j G . Brookes , I . G . ; A . M . Levey , G . Handley , J . Price , J . D . Vicary , ] . H ,

Vicary , G . Bradbury , F . Smith , J . Chapman , F . II . Ilullett , J . Old , A . Watkin , A . Shearlock , and T . Gardiner . Visitors : Bros . II . J . Shelley , P . P . G . P . ; A . Jeffery , I . P . M . 4 S 3 ; VV . Hill , 1922 ; and W . Attwood , 95 ( I . C ) . The lodge having been opened , Mr . J . Anderson was initiated in an impressive manner . Bro . Reynolds explained the working tools and Bro . Lewis gave the charge . Bros . J . H . Vicary , Shearlock , and Taggard Gardiner were then

passed to the Second Degree in a very fitting manner by the W . M . The question of forming a lodge of instruction was deferred . The election of W . M . and Treasurer was then proceeded with , and Bro . Lewis , S . W ., was elected VV . M ., and Bro . A . M . Levey , Treasurer . Bro . J . Herbert retired in favour of Bro . Levey . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual toasts were gone through .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —This lodge was held on Wednesday , thc 27 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Constable , W . M . j W . P . Robotham , Sec . j the Rev . ) . J , Littlewood , Chap . j J . H . Bletcher , acting S . W . j li . Maskill , acting J . W . j 1 * . Barber , S . D . j G . Eland , J . D . ; F . T . Turner , I . C ; E . Hirst ; IL Fenton , D . C . ; and F . Pine , Tyler .

Ihe W . M . announced that the gathering at Leeds to witness the installation of the Right Hon . VV . L . Jackson , M . P ., J . P ., as Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire had been a most brilliant one , and that St . Nicholas Lodge was represented by five brethren . The Treasurer ' s balancesheet was produced , and showed a balance in hand of £ 33 us . id . The election of W . M . resulted in favour of Bro . A . L . Peace , Treas ., both Wardens as well as the present W . M . declining the honour . Bro . B . Maskill

was unanimously elected 1 reasurer , and Bro . F . Pine reelected Tyler . Bro . the Rev . Littlewood proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M . for the painstaking , efficient , and exemplary manner in which he had performed his duties , with regret that he could not see his way clear to remain in that ollice for another year . The W . M . thanked Bro . Littlewood for his kind words , and also to all the brethren who wished so to compliment him . After a few matters of detail , the lodge was closed . The installation is fixed for the ist prox .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

King Solomon Chapter ( No . 2029 ) . —The first ordinary convocation of this new chapter ( since the consecration ) was held at Mark Masons' Hall on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . Major T . VV . Richardson , M . E . Z . ; Robert A .

Royal Arch.

Gowan , H .: Robert Roy , J . j Dr . H . W . Williams , S . N . ; T . Knights , ist A . S . j R . Mills , 2 nd A . S . j Dr . F . 1 . Allan , Arthur Cane , and VV . F . Roberts . The minutes of the consecration meeting and of the emergency meeting of June 5 th , at which latter four brethren were exalted , were read and confirmed . It was unanimously resolved " That the best thanks of this the .

King Solomon ( Temperance ) Chapter be sent to the King Solomon Lodge for its kindly sympathy and generous donation of £ 20 towards the furniture of the chapter . " There being no exaltation , it was suggested to rehearse the ceremony in whole or in part . On the M . E . Z . asking for : a vote , it was decided for a rehearsal nan con . Thereupon Comp . Dr . Williams gave the P . S . on the vault , and the M . E . Z . gave the mystical lecture , both of which were well

rendered . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Marlborough Hotel , Villier-street , where an invitation banquet was provided by Comp . Knights . An elegant display of plants and fruit was thoroughly appreciated , especially by the M . E . Z ., who is avegetarian . The usual Masonic "sentiments" were responded to most heaitily , as was also a vote of thanks to the host .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Lodge ( No . 242 ) . — This chapter was held on Friday , the 29 th ultimo . Present :, Comps . W . VV . Wilkie , M . E . Z . j F . D . Walker , P . Z ., acting H . j F . Webb , J . j A . Parkin , P . Z . ; F . J . Firth , S . E . j VV . Chambers , S . N . j J . Constable , P . S . j E . Woodhouse , J . H , Pawson , and J . Hirst , Janitor . Comp . Woodhouse announced that he had been

successful in gaining possession , through the instrumentality of Comp . Beck , of Leeds , of the long lost minute book of the chapter , and had now great pleasure in presenting it to the M . E . Z . It had been lost for many years , and contained the minutes from the foundation of the chapter in 1 S 12 up to the year 1 SG 1 . The M . E . Z . thanked Comps . Beck and Woodhouse for the restoration of this valuable and interesting volume , which would now be carefully preserved .

Masonic Guide To South Australia.

MASONIC GUIDE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA .

Bro . Philip Sansom , P . S . G . W ., has once more made the Grand Lodge of South Australia his debtor by the editing *' of " The Masonic Guide 1893-94 , " for that colony . liis in its 12 th issue , and isa great credit to our indefatigable brother , who thus ably caters for the needs of some thousands of Craftsmen , who desire authentative

information respecting their Grand Lodge , and its vigorous and generally healthy subordinates . I have been an editor of a Provincial Calendar , assisted in the compilation of calendars for countries , and have now in my library , or am familiar with the important Masonic Directories published either for provinces , or Grand Lodges at home and abroad , so can practically sympathise with my brother editors

wherever located . It is a labour that few fully appreciate , and yet look for almost everything Masonic in such handy volumes . Some of our Provincial Calendars have to do with 50 to luo lodges , and even more , besides numerous chapters , Mark lodges , and other organisations , so that the one before mc is small in some respects , and concerns but 40 lodges or less . But , though the Grand Lodge of Australia is both young

and small comparatively , the Earl of Kintore , as Grand Master , presides over one of the most united and wellmanaged bodies of the kind in the world , and I venture to state that no Grand Lodge possesses a better " Masonic Guide " than does South Australia in Bro . Sansom ' s compact annual , and few really have so good . For comprehensiveness , accuracy , and interest it has no superior , and

few equals . Editors in this country should send for copies from the excellent printers and publishers , Messrs . J . IL Sherring and Co ., 42 , Currie-street , Adelaide , South Australia j price one shilling each ( postage one penny ) . 'There is so much in Bro . Sansom ' s " Guide " that to particularise would bc difficult , and yet sometime I shall try to describe its many features . It is full of interest for

Craftsmen , no matter to what Grand Lodge they belong , and there are few more useful books to be obtained for newlyinitiatfd brethren , being so calculated to give them a fair idea of the extent and character of our widespread Fraternity . I warmly congratulate Bro . Sansom on the successful completion of his editorial labours for another year . VV . J . HUGHAN .

The R.W. Bro. T. W. Tew And St. Oswald Lodge.

THE R . W . BRO . T . W . TEW AND ST . OSWALD LODGE .

\ t having become an assured fact that the connection which has existed for above 31 ) years between Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., and the St . Oswald Lodge , No . 910 , could never be renewed in its entirety , that the resignation of his provincial office of Grand Master had

been placed in the hands of the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and that his successor had been appointed in the person of Hro . the Right Hon . Wm . Lawies Jackson , M . P ., the members of thc Si . Oswald Lodge determined to offer their retiring l ' . G . M . an address . 'This was duly presented on the 15 th nit . by Bros . James Atkinson , W . M ., Kaberry , and Bentley ,

Secretary . Ihe address was beautifull y illuminated and handsomely framed , and the following is a copy : " To the Right Worshipful Brother Thomas William Tew , J . P ., Past Provincial Grand Master of Yorkshire , Past Grand Deacon of England . " Rig ht W . Sir and Brother , We , the Worshi pful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the ' St . Oswald

Lodge , ' Pontefract , No . 910 on the Register of the Grand Lodge of England , desire to convey to you our deep and sincere feelings of sorrow and regret at your resignation of the oflice of Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire .

" Undoubtedly you will receive from this large province a general testimony of the brethren , as also the true expressions of sorrow which that resignation has so deeply called forth . " We , as members of the St . Oswald Lodge , feel , however , that there are special ties , which render tho