Provincial Meetings.

Bros . E . Cotton , P . M ., Ireas ., and I-I . VV . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec , expressed their intention of assisting the W . M . and the lodge to the utmost of their power , whilst Bros . Reed , S . D . ; Foyer , J . D . ; and C Rose , I . G ., also ably responded for themselves . Under the direction of Bro . W . C Hall , P . M ., a choice

selection of glees , songs , and duets was contributed by Bros . T . Smith ( principal alti Eton College Chapel ); C . Brown , Stwd . ; S . Meech , P . M . 2163 ; and H . J . Braeg , J . W . The evening will long be . remembered as one of the most successful and enjoyable of tbe many installations held in connection with the oldest lodge in the province .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SHIPLEY . Moravian Chapter ( No . 3 S 7 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Saltaire Institute on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., when Comp . J . L . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., M . E . Z ., was supported by Comps . John Tillotson , H . ; C W . Curran , J . ; W . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; John Niven , S . N . ; G . R . Macgregor , P . S . ; J . T . Last ,

_ D . C . J Walter Slicer , Janitor ; T . AI . Holmes , P . Z . ; J . Arthur Godwin , and J . B . Fearnley . Comp . Joseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 , was a visitor . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the convocation held in December last were read and confirmed . A communication from Sincerity Chapter , \' o . Goo , was read to the effect that recently Comp . C VV . Curran had ,

in the interest of Moravian Chapter , been installed into the chair of J . in that chapter , he having been unavoidably absent through sickness from the installation meeting of this chapter in December last . The ballot was taken for Bros . Richard Knight , W . M . 3 S 7 , and Frederick Holmes ,

P . M . 1545 , which resulted in their favour , and both being in attendance , they were duly exalted by Comp . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., Z . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to refreshment , during which the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 2 C 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at 1 A , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; J . Cooper , S . W . ; H . S . Wellcome , J . VV . ; VV . II . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ; D . D . West , S . D . ; VV . H . Bourke , l . D . j las . Corp , I . G . j ] . Hart , A . G . Sandberg , G . T .

Cox , E . Swain , Morris B . Evans , and II . Sadler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Swain , which proving unanimous in his favour , he was cordially welcomed as a joining member . Bro . Hart volunteered to act as candidate . The VV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and also

delivered the charge . I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hy . Sadler worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Tbe lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . H . S . Wellcome was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the ceremony of passing , an explanation of the second tracing board , and the ceremony of installation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Hilton , VV . AI . ; Voisey , S . W . ; Murchu , J . VV . ; Channon , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Cass , Treas . ; Stone , Sec ; Turner , S . D . j T . H . Salmon , J . D . ; Rice , Asst . Sec ; Butcher , I . G . j

Lake , T y ler ; F . Bate , Orton , R . Kimpton , B . V . Kimpton , A . J . Martin , Flood , Eckersall , 11 . Eyre , Head , Snell , Loader , Kirby , Mallinson , Batchelor , Clarke , Sercombe , Chabot , Hooper , Lazonby , A . Salmon , Hubbard , Miller , Grummant , Gaze , Ruff , H . G . Alartin , Hexler , j . Dunn , Cooke , Pike , W . E . Jeffery , Hobley , Alunson , Alattock , J . White , Joel , Elgar , Rymer , Shipton , and Hill .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the Sections were worked by Bro . Hilton , P . AL , Preceptor , as follows : First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . II . C . Turner , S . D . 1 G 22 j 2 nd , Bro . T . R . Cass , J . D . 1320 ; 3 rd , Bro . li . A . Rice , 1320 ; 4 th , Bro . T . H . Salmon , 1475 ; jth . Iiro . D .

Channon , P . M . 1475 ! ° th , Bro . It . J . Voisey , P . M . 1329 ; and 7 th , Bro . V . T . Murche , P . M . 1963 . lhe lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the Second Lecture was worked as follows : ist Section , Bro . T . Hooper , VV . M . 1320 ; 2 nd , Bro . T . Grummant , P . M . 1559 ! 3 rd , Uro . C II . Stone , S . W . 507 ; 4 th , Bro . R . ( . Voisey , P . AI . 1329 ; and 5 th , Bro . R . Elgar , Sec . 1329 . The lodge was resumed in

tbe Third Degree , and the Third Lecture was worked as follows : ist Section , Bro . G . C . Pike , 1320 ; 2 nd , Bro . II . G . Martin , W . M . 1 G 22 ; and 3 rd , Bro . J . Loader , P . M . 1622 . Thelodge was resumed in the First Degree . The VV . AI . rose the usual numberof timts . It was unanimously resolved" That the heartiest thanks of the brethren be tendered to Bro . F . Hilton , President , for so ably performing the onerous

duties of the Fifteen Sections in such a masterly manner . " Bro . Hilton acknowledged the great compliment in a very appropriate manner . It was also proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously— " 'That the bctl thanks of thelodge be tendered tothe biethren who had so excellently rehearsed the Sections . " 'This was very ably responded to by Bro .

Cass , Treasurer . 'Ihe following l _ . cil _ ic .-i were elected members : Bros . H . Sercombe , njoi ; J . J . White , P . M . 1963 ; J . Joel , 2381 ; A . li . Mallinson , 13 .-9 ; L . C Shipton , I . P . M . 1922 ; C Ii . Head , 1329 ; T . Batchelor , 4 . 5 ; VV . T . Snell , 1329 J and L . T . Chabot , 45 . 3 . 'I he lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of liastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . I . VV . Roe , W . M . ; D . Gcllion , P . M . 1425 . S . vV . ; li . A . Houghton , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . jii , Treas . ; II .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; W . J . Lovegrove , P . M . 1295 , S . D . ; R . W . Reed , J . D . ; T . M . Lamble , I . G . j G . Weaver , Stwd . ; \ V . Craggs , P . M . 142 s ; M . ] . R . Dundas , P . M . 1361 ; J . W . Belsham , VV . M . 733 ; JM . Hutchings , W . M . 1425 ; C . Coleman , J . T . Shapcott , M . Rosenberg , VV . Hillier , VV . Edlestein , j . C Conway , J . Alason , G . U . Milne , A . Crossingham , A . Edy , and H . Campbell . Visitors : Bros . VV . L . James , 2021 , and

T . S . Franklin , 23 G 1 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Edlestein being the candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier being the candidate . The lodge was closed in thc Second

Degree . Bros . James and Franklin were elected members . Bro . Gellion was elected VV . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , to be entered on the minutes , for the very able manner Bro . Roe had presided . Communications were read from Bro . Craggs and Mr . C Chalfont . A vote

of condolence was passed , to be entered on the minutes , with the widow and family of the late Bro . W . H . Chalfont , Deputy Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , on thc occasion of his death , after only five days' illness . A wreath was ordered to be sent as a mark of respect from the brethren , many of whom signified their intention of attending tbe funeral . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the . 5 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . E . E . Ge / lowski , VV . AI . ; J . VV . Barker , P . M ., S . W . ; II . R . Elkim , J . W . ; W . Hillier , acting Preceptor : F . Craggs , VV . M . S 34 , Sec ; R . J . Williams , S . D . ; L . Beale , J . D . ; T . Kington , I . G . j James Wiggins , VV . M . 17 <> 7 ; A . Williams , P . M . j VV . B . Neville , VV . H . Dresden , and J .

H . Neville . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . B . Neville acting as candidate . Bro . Dresden offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted .

'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Barker was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of sympathy an I condolence was passed with the widow and family of the late Bro . VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . The lodge was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on the 1 st inst ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . J VV . Hillier , S 34 , H . ! J . C Tilt , P . S . SG 2 , J . j John Davies , AI . E . Z . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . March , P . Z . 733 , S . N . ; A . J . Turner , ist A . S . 1196 , P . S . ; J . N . Roberts , S . N . 119 G , ist A . S . ; R . D . Poppleton , J . 51 ; G . Gregory , ist A . S . SG 2 ; and H . F .

Williams , 742 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Gregory being candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . John Davies as M . E . Z . The companions expressed their regret at the absence of Comp . Chalfont through indisposition . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Friday , the 1 st inst ., when there were present Comps . R . Jackson , M . E . Z . ; H . G . Martin , H . ; T . Grummant , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C H . Stone , S . E . ; J . hill , S . N . ; J . Pullen , P . S . ; G . F . Smith , Aloss , Schadler , Ashby , Bannister , Dale , Lazenby , and G . L . Moore .

The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals and Past Principal . The installation of First Principal svas rehearsed by Comp . Jackson installing Comp . Lazenby . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Bannister personating candidate . The chapter was placed at the disposal of Comp . Hilton , M . E . Z . 1 G 22 , for the next meeting , when the installation of J . will be rehearsed . The chapter was then closed .

JERSEY . —EMULATION Lonoii ( No . 244 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the British Ilotel , St . Helier ' s , on 'Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . . Major H . Stevenson , VV .. VI . ; VV . H . Edmunds , S . W . j W . Hunter , J . VV . ; Jas . Caton , Preceptor ; Geo . P . Hamilton , Treas . j L . P . Hespiradoux , Sec ; Geo . Parkinson , S . D . ; W . F . Simon , J . D . j Waller Fentum , Org . ; J . H . Gilby , l . G . ; Alajor E . dc

Saumarez Dobrce , 877 ; Jas . Wright , 1003 ; lorn Parns , 244 ; VV . Newman , 1003 ; A . Baudoux , 277 ; and Jos . Lesbinel , 244 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Major Dobree acting as candidate . The charge was delivered and the tracing board explained by Bro . Hespiradoux . The lodge was

opened in the Second and 'Third Degrees , and closed down with the usual formalities . Bro . Edmunds will occupy the chair at the next meeting , the work being the second ceremony with explanation of tracing board , The Secretary read a reply with which he had been honoured from her Alost Gracious Alajesty the Oueen , ackro ; vledging the letter

of condolence he had sent to the Mist Excellent Sovereign to express the grief and sorrow of the members of the lodge at the 5 ad less bur Alajesty had sustained by the death of her dearly beloved grandson , the Duke of Clarence ar . d Avondale , K . G ., P . G . Al . of Berkshire . The reply was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

Ancient Aand Accepted Rite.

Ancient aand Accepted Rite .

HUDDERSFIELD . Prince of Wales ChajDter ( Xo . 69 ) . —This chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Gill , 30 " , P . M . W . S ., in the unavoidable absence of the AI . VV . S ., li . and P . Bro . 11 . S . Holdsworth , assisted by the oflicersof the chapter , on Saturday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Fitzwilliam-strect . HI . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G .,

Ancient Aand Accepted Rite.

33 , Inspector-General of the District , was received under an arch of steel . 'The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The visitors present were the M . W . S ., E . and P . Bro . W Colver , III . Bro . VV . II . BrittUn , 32 , P . M . W . S ., E . and P . Bros . W . F . Tasker , P . M . W . S ., and H . J . Garnett , P . M . W . S ., of iG ; the M . W . S ., E . and P . Bro . Charlw Letch Alason , and Bro . J . D . Kay , P . M . W . S ., of 77 . Letters

of regret at inability to attend were received from the M . W . S . and Recorder of the Hull Rose Croix Chapter ; the M . VV . S . and Recorder of the York Rose Croix Chapter ; and several other brethren . The announcement of the sad death and great loss to the Order of V . 111 . Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , vs ° ; IU . Bro . J . M . P . Montagu , 33 ° ; lonas Craven , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . of the Prince of Wales Chapter ; and E . and P . Bro . Heram Burley , of the

chapter , which were recorded on the minutes with great regret , and a vote of condolence in each case recorded . Two candidates were proposed for perfection . Correspondence being read , and the balance-sheet passed , the M . VV . S . elect , Bro . E . A . Beaumont , was then presented for installation to III . Bro . Chas . James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , Inspector of the District , by E . and P . Bro . Frank VVm . Banister , P . M . W . S ., who performed the ceremonv

with his usual impressiveness . The AI . VV . S . then appointed the following officers : 111 . Bro . C . Crablree , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Prelate ; E . and P . Bro . Richard Hodgson , ist General ; Bro . Thos . Pickles , 2 nd General ; E . and P . Bro . Hy . Shaw , P . M . W . S ., Treasurer ; 111 . Bro . Atherton , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Bros . A . H . J . Fletcher , Marshal ; Thomas Norfolk , Raphael ; J . P . Priestly , D . of C . ; Chas . J . Schott , Herald ; George Carbert , C . of G . ; J . B . Mathewman ,

Organist ; and VV . -H . Jessop , O . G . The M . VV . S . addressed each officer as they were presented to him , and then delivered the charge . The visiting brethren having each proposed " Hearty good wishes " to the AI . VV . S . and the chapter , it was closed . The banquet was held in the dining hall under the presidency of the AI . VV . S ., having on his right 111 . Bro . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ; III . Bro . VV . H . Brittain , 32 ;

and Bros . Colver , M . W . S ., Garnett , P . M . W . S ., andTasker , P . M . W . S ., of iG ; and others ; and on his left III . Bros . Gill , 30 ° ; Crabtree , 30 ; Atherton , 30 ; Bros . Shaw , Treasurer ; F . VV . Banister , P . AL W . S . ; E . and P . Bro . J . D . Kay , P . M . W . S . 77 ; Bro . Charles Letch Mason , M . VV . S . 77 ; Bro . W . Gaukroger ; III . Bro . Minshall , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; and other members of the chapter . The vicechair was occupied by 111 . Bro . Richard Hodgson , 30 ° , ist

General . The AI . VV . S . proposed in suitable terms "The Queen , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " and "The Supreme Council of the 33 ° - " In giving the health of their dear friend , 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , the M . VV . S . said how pleased he was to sec him again amongst them , and in renewed health , which he trusted would long continue . It was a red-letter day for

him , seeing that his dear friend , their illustrous chief , had come expressly to install him as M . W . S ., and the ceremony was so impressively rendered that the effect would continue in his mind through life . The toast was drunk with all the honours . On rising to return thanks , Bro . C . J . Banister was received with great applause , many times repeated . III . Bro . Banister thanked the AI . VV . S . and all his dear friends

for their great kindness to him at all times , and trusted that he might yet be spared a few more years to come amongst them , finishing a most fraternal speech bv proposing " The Health of the AI . VV . S ., " which was duly honoured , and responded to by the AI . VV . S . in an excellent speech . The M . VV . S . proposed "The Health of the Members of the 32 , 3 i , and 30 , " which was responded to by III . Bro . VV . H . Brittain for the 32 ° , and Bros . Gill and F . Atherton

for the 30 . The AI . VV . S ., in suitable terms , proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was admirably responded to by Bro % Colver , Garnet-, and Tasker from Sheffield , and Bro-. Alason and Kay from Leeds . " The Health of the P . M . W . S . " was responded to by HI . Bros . Crabtree , 30 " , Atherton , 30 , Gill , 30 , H . Shaw , and F . VV . Banister .

The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by 111 . Bro . Hodgson , 30 ° , ist General . Some very charming songs were sung by III . Bro . Atherton , Bros . Tasker , Gaukroger , Priestly , Garbett , Mathewman , and Jessop . Bro . Garnett grave excellent recitations , and a truly happy evening was spent . Every brother exprcssd the great gratification they had in seeing their old and dear friend , III . Bro . Banister , again amongst them .

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BKO . GKO . L . SHACKLKS , P . M ., ON M ASONIC MEDALS . The annual meeting of this Society was held at the Masonic Hall , Zttland-street , Wakefield , on Friday , the ist inst .. when , in the absence of the President ( t »

Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P . ) , the chair was take " by Bro . Henry Smith , D . P . G . M . There was a moderate attendance ot members , amongst whom were Bros . L . Shackles , P . M 57 and 1511 , P . P . G . D . N . and &• Yorks ; C . L . Mason , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . T . ; 1 ' - ''

Peterson , W . M ., and J . T . Last , J . W ., of 2321 ; ' |" West , 1610 ; H . S . Childe , VV . M ., W . Statten , I ••»•' G . Bolton , P . M ., W . Fennell , P . M ., and Wm . Watson . P . M ., of 154 ; H . Oxley , P . M ., E . Pickersg ill , ' - " ' t F . filnver . P . M .. VV . H . Kinpswell . and [ . Marten , "

49 Si J- Alatthewman , P . AL , W . Ash , P . M . J . J- Mf'lV P . M ., E . White , T . Gosney , D . Step henson , and Hall , of loiy . , , beCfl After the minutes of the previous meeting haa read and confirmed , the CHAIRMAN called upon ,

Malthcwman to read the annual report . 1 lllb ' , | a very satisfactory character , as was the balancc ' ^ which Bro . VV . 11 . Kingswell , the Treasurer , P roa and both were very favourably received and adop the niectintr . . „ ...,. d .

The election of officers and Committee ton when Bro . T . \ V . Tew , J . P ., was re-elected 1 res Thc Vice-Presidents chosen were Bros . Henry