Provincial Meetings.

mony vvas worked in masterly style , and the officers received the commendations of the Provincial Grand Officers present . Other routine duties being finished , and the " Hearty good wishes " of the many lodge representatives tendered , the proceedings terminated , when a goodly gathering assembled round the refreshment board , and the remainder of the evening was agreeably occupied in the usual manner among Masons .

GLASTONBURY . ¦ Pilgrim ' s Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , George Hotel . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . Hitchings Davies . W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Maurice H . Stead vvas presented to the Installing Master , Bro . R .

C . Else , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M ., who performed the installation ceremony in a most excellent and impressive manner . The following investitures took place : Bros . H . Davies , I . P . M . ; T . G . Cogean , S . W . ; W . G . Cozens , J . W . ; | . A . Bright , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Bath , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . H . Lowry Barnwell , Chap . ; VV . C . Leaker , S . D . ; John Bishop , LD . ; II . J . Tayler , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Welch ,

Org . ; Mawes , LG . ; and J . Isgrove , Tyler . It was a very succ-ssful meeting , and was honoured by the presence of many Past Masters and Provincial Grand Officers from the lodges of Bruton , Bridgwater , Langport , Highbridge , Wells , and others . The brethren afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet , well served by host Bro . ( . E . Poole .

LIVERPOOL . Kirkdale Lodge ( No . 175 6 ) . —The annual installation meeting vvas held nn the 22 nd ult ., at the Skelmersdale Masonic Hall , Westminster-road , where Ihere vvas a numerous gathering of members and visitors . Bro . J . Macaulay was installed as W . M . of the lodge , the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . J . Milne ,

the retiring Master . Afterwards the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Milne , I . P . M . ; ] . Ricketts , S . W . j T . W . Hood , J . VV . ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; C . Johnson , P . M ., Treas . ; C F . Reid , Sec . ; E . C . Gaskill , S . D . ; I . Hughes , J . D . ; E . A . Pugh , Org . ; T . Hillman , I . G . ; J . O . Ellams , J . A . Gee , Dr . IL R . Powell , J . VV . Nelson , H . Williams , T . II . Bellis , and G . Rankin ,

Stewards ; and h . Watson , Tyler . About 150 brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Messrs . Gait and Capper , and among the principal visiting brethren vvere Bros . J . R . Bottomley , P . P . G . D . C . ; P . Armstrong , I . P . M . 724 ; R . Tunnicliffe , W . M . 1183 j R . H . Webster , P . M . 2215 ; J . Pilling , P . M . no- ! , P . P . G . S . ; 1 . C . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; J . Bain ,

VV . M . 2215 ; J . Edwards , P . M . 11 . S 2 ; T . Garrett ,, VV . M . 10 SG ; T . Pierpoint , P . M . 1393 ; VV . Lewis , P . M . 2042 ; VV . Savage , P . P . G . T . ; J . Hounscll , P . M . 2030 , P . P A . G . D . C . ; I . Tarbuck , LP . M . 231 G ; C . Birch , P . M . 2 ot ; J . R . Hankey P . M . 1393 ; A . Samuels , P . M . 1353 , P . P . G . D . j and R . Foote , P . P . G . T . During the evening Bro . Milne was presented with a

spirit cabinet , along with a valuable set of Masonic clothing , comprising a Past Master ' s apron with silver mountings , collar with richly engraved jewel , and an artistic gold Past Master ' s jewel by the members as a token of the high esteem in which he is held and as a mark of appreciation by the brethren of the manner in which he had caried on

the work of the lodne during the past successful year . Ihe musical portion of the proceedings was in thc hands of Bros . VV . Griffiths , VV . Lewis , VV . E . Williams , Henry Hallard , and H . A . Dunn . Limelight effects were introduced by Hro . John A . Gee . The jewels and clothing were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

MORECAMBE . Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The annua ] installation meetinj cf this lodge vvas held on FriJay , the 1 st inst ., vvh : n Bro . Albert Gorton was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony vvas performed by Bro . J . L . Gorton , P . M . Thc newly-in

stalled W . M . afterwards invested his officers a * follows : Bros . R . B . L-e , S . W . ; T . Baxter , J . W . ; J . L . Gorton , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Duff , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; G . Gough , S . D . ; A . Smith , J . D . ; II . Higgins , LG . ; E . Turner and R . B . Abbott , Stwds . The customary banquet vvas subsequently held at ! thc King's Arms Ho : el .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Clarence Hotel , on the 29 th ult . Among those attending vvere Hros . Windcatt , W . M . ; Miiller , S . W .: F . L . Chandler . P . M .

1 G 5 G , P . P . G . P ., J . W . ; K . W . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Ireas . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; Rullle , S . D . ; Playford , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Packingto-i , Org . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., G . Stwd ., and Middleweek , Stwds . ; Finch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Barnes , P . M . ; and W . Middleweek , LP . M . Bros . Kestvin and Gough

vvere visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . ably passed two brethren to the Second Degree . A late member of the lodge vvas voted a sum of money from the alms fund . A vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Bro . Bonella was passed , with many individual expressions of regret . Bros . J . Pullen , P . M . ; A . R . Simmonds , P . M . ; VV . S . Porter , P . M . j and IL H . Room , P . G . Sec , sent apologies for

non-attendance . . The lodge was then closed and adjourned till thc last Wednesday in January next . Refreshment followed labour . A lew toasts vvere given . The remainder of the evening was devoted to vocal and instrumental harmony , in which Bros . Packington , llall , and others , took part . Hro . Kestvin recited with effect "The Stroller ' s Storv . "

Death.

Death .

LllI . RY . —On November 30 th , at 5 , Portman-street , Portman-sCjuare , W ., of pneumonia following influenza , Aithur Palmer Lilley , M . A ., Barrister-at-Law , aged 3 a .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Temple Chapter ( No . 101 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Ship and Turtle Tavern on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Comps . Frank Williams , M . E . Z . ; H . Squire , H . ; Flegg , as J . ; Plant , P . S . ; Lucas , 1 st A . S . ; Parry , 2 nd A . S . ; T . E . Taylor , P . Z ., Treas . ; Potter , Janitor ; Squire , Webb , and Ashby . The visitors vvere Comps . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; Dawson ,

P . S . 1 G 22 ; Salmon , 1622 ; Osterstock , J . 11 S 5 ; and VV . Briant , 1329 . The ballot proving unanimous in favour of Bros . Mathers and Stephens , they vvere duly exalted . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions repaired to an excellent banquet , at which the M . E . Z . most ably presided .

After the usual loyal toasts had been proposed , Comp . Flegg , J ., proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z . " He said that Conip . Williams was well known to all , and his kindness vvas appreciated by both the members of the chapter and the Temple Lodge . To be brief , he should content himself by proposing his good health , and wishing him the most prosperous year vvhich the chapter had ever

seen . The toast vvas enthusiastically received , and in reply The M . E . Z . thanked Comp . Flegg for the kind words he had used in reference to himself ( the M . E . Z . ) , and assured the companions he vvas greatly obliged to them for the hearty manner in vvhich they had received the mention of his name . The companions all knew the pride he took in the Temple Chapter as well as thc lodge , and while he had

the strength he would do his utmost to ensure the prosperity of both . The M . E . Z . next said : I have now to propose "The Health of the Exaltees . " I am sure vou vvere all struck vvith the splendid manner in which the M . E . Z . in the chair ( Comp . Taylor ) conducted the ceremony of exaltation , and I feel sure the exaltees vvere very much impressed . The toast vvas cordially received , and in response

Comp . Mathers said : When I joined Freemasonry I vvas assured on that eventful night that never again would I occupy the chair on the immediate right of the W . M . To-night , however , 1 again lind myself in an analogous position . Speaking for myself I may say that I feel like a traveller in an unknown country to-night . I feel , vvith regard to Freemasonry , that the farther I go in the new country new beauties open up to me , and I hope I shall

long continue a member of your chapter . Comp . Stephens said : I am delighted to think that tonight I have reached a higher rung on the ladder of Freemasonry , lt is a fact that I , in common with my companion exaltee , vvas deeply impressed vvith this beautiful ceremony . I sincerely trust that the Great Architect will allow me the time to progress in this new sphere . The M . E . Z ., in a few complimentary remarks , proposed the toast of " The Visitors , " giving them a hearty

welcome , Comp . Grummant , in his reply to the toast , thanked the M . E . Z . for the kind and complimentary terms he had used in referring to the visitors , and expressed the pleasure it had given him to be present that evening to witness the excellent working of the officers of the chapter . He hoped

the M . K . Z . would have a successful year , so that when he gained the calm seclusion of the P . Z . ' s chair he might be able to look back un his year of ofiice vvith satisfaction and pleasure . The toasts of "The Treasurer and Scribe E . " and "The Officers" followed , and brought to a close a most successful evening .

DONCASTER . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —The monthly meeling was held in St . George ' s Masonic Hall , on Friday , the ist inst . Amongst those present vvere Comps . F . D . Walker , P . / .., acting M . E . Z . ; S . Pegler , H . ; F . Rand , P . / .., P . G . Treas , acting J . ; F . J . Forth , S . E . ; J .

Constable , P . S . ; E . Ncwsum , ist A . S . ; J . Fitzgerald , acting S . N . ; G . Goldthorpe , and others . The chapter having heen opened , Bro . the Rev . H . E . Slock was exalted to the Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch Mason , and the companions afterwards partook of a light supper provided in the ante-room .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —A meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 21 st ultimo , when there were present , among others , Bro . VV . H . Holroyd , W . M . ; L . VV . Harvey , S . W . ; N . Prower , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; the Rev . R . C Fillingham , B . A ., S . O . ; A . N . Clemow , LP . M . ; and T . O . Harding , M . A ., P . M . Bros . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M . 1 ,

P . G . Steward ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M ., P . G . Steward ; Edwin Storr , P . M ., P . G . Steward j J . Adam , J . Kift , and Alfred M -. ore were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . T . B . Dodson , P . M . SGo , and R . Burleton , P . M . S 60 , and , it being unanimous , they were duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Bros . Sir Charles J . Palmer , Bart ., P . M .,

and S . Valentine , M . O ., sent apologies for non-altendance . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which vvas served under the supervision of Bro . Evan =, the manager ofthe hotel , and vvhich gave every satisfaction . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M . " In

the course of his rpeech he congratulated the W . M . upon having had some work to do that evening . A long period had elapsed since thc lodge had had any candidates . He believed lhat by the introduction of two such well-known and highly-respected members of thc Dalhc usie Craft Lodge as Bros . Dodson and Burleton No . 23 S would receive an

impetus , and he as prosperous as any lodge under the banner of the Grand Mark Lodge of England . The VV . M . having replied , the toast of 'The Advancees " followed . Bros . Dodson and Burleton replied . They both said that it would be their pleasure and desire to foster the interests of the lodge in every way .

Mark Masonry.

Bros . Shirley , Edwin Storr , and J . Adam acknowled ged the toast of " The Visitors . " Bros . A . N . Clemow , T . O . Harding , and N . Prower said a few words on behalf of " The Past Masters , " and Bros . Harvey and the Rev . R . C . Fillingham responded for "The Officers . "

During the evening Bros . J . Kift , Alfred Moore , and T . Dodson discoursed most eloquent music , and Bros . F . W . Driver and R . C . Fillingham contributed poetical selections . The W . M . is to be congratulated upon the success that attended his efforts to render his first meeting since the installation a success .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

GRAND COUNCIL . The ordinary meeting of the Grand Council of this Order vvas held at Mark Masons' Hall on the evening of Friday , the ist inst ., and in the absence—through illness—of Bro . Dr . Zacharie , the Grand Supreme Ruler of the Order , the chair was taken by Bro . James Lewis Thomas , Past Grand Supreme Ruler . Bros . W .

G . Lemon , Past G . Treas . ; Tickle , Grand Guide ; Lamette , G . Visitor ; Spratling , G . Recorder ; Dr , Stewart Browne , E . Jessurun , J . A . Thilthorpe , H . H , Shirley , F . E . Lemon , H . Tipper , and other Grand Officers , also Bro . Dr . H . W . Roberts , President of the Board of Grand Stewards for the year , with Bro . E . J . Mills , G . Sentinel , were present .

The Chairman reported that he had that day seen Bro . Dr . Zacharie , and found him to ill to leave his bed , and that he had come at his request to preside over this , the winter meeting of Grand Council . He expressed the sorrow all must feel at the absence of their Ruler , who had never before been absent from any of the functions of the Order , and on this occasion

was prevented from attending only by serious bodil y weakness and the strict injunctions of his physician . Later in the course of the proceedings the Grand Recorder Was requested to write a letter of sympathy with their sick and absent chief . The business of the evening was chiefly formal , but it included some matters of discipline with regard tc

certain conclaves , reported by the Grand Visitors of the year as not quite up to the mark in certain particulars . Strange to say , however , the peccant conclaves either by letter just come to hand or by the mouth of a representative present at the meeting gave , for the most part , free and full assurance of that penitence which averts the chastening hand uplifted ,

and leaves the amplest room for repentance and reform . The Grand Council passed the accompanying resolution of sympathy with the friends of a brother who has lately died , and whose death has left a blank not easily to be filled up , in more than one Masonic circle that mourns his loss .

The motion vvas made from the chair , and was seconded and supported in eloquent and affecting terms by Bros . J . TICKLE and W . G . LEMON , who mourned him as a brother true as steel , trusted and tried , always ready with sympathy and help , and always prepared with those little acts of courtesy and kindness that go so far to make Masonic life what it is

to those who imbibe its doctrines at the true inspired fount . As a Mason and a man , Bro . Felix Gottlieb was a genuine , high-principled English gentleman , and as the administrator of a large district , he proved himself energetic , full of resource , and enthusiastic in all his work . He has gone from a world where he bore more than his share of bodily suffering , and , if true

Masonic teaching is to have credence , he has entered into the reward of those vvho faithfully perform their allotted task during their brief span of life below" That Grand Council hereby desires to place upon record its deep sense of the heavy loss the Order has sustained by the lamented death of Bro . Felix Gottlieb , Past Grand Visitor , and District Grand Supreme Ruler

of the District of the Straits Settlements , a loss which will be felt by Masonry universally , and desires to be allowed respectfully to offer an expression of heartfelt sympathy and condolence with his son , Bro . George Gottlieb , P . G . C , and the other members of the bereaved family , as well as with the brethren of the district . "

Bros . Tickle , J . J . Pakes , and Dr . Stewart Browne vvere elected members of the Executive Committee for the ensuing year , and Bro . E . J . Mills was re-elected Grand Sentinel . The accounts showed a balance in hand of nearly £ 70 in cash , with many more returns to come in , and as the Grand Recorder was careful to explain , a goodly

supply on hand of those vendibles demanded by the brethren of the Order . After voting the usual honorarium to the Grand Recorder and £ 10 to the fund for supporting a conclave of instruction , the meeting was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent grill supplied by Bro . Hamp , mine host of the Holborn Restaurant . Our readers vvill be interested in learning that the

Deputy Ruler of the Order , who was prevented from being presentby the serious illness of his father , hassince become , by his father ' s lamented death , the same nig ht , thc Earl of Warwick . Lord Halsbury has been for some years the Grand Chancellor of the Order , and Bros , the Earl of Euston and Lieut .-Col . George Lambert , who is now Grand Treasurer , have ranked among its high officials ever since its importation into this country in 1887 .