Provincial Meetings.

TWICKENHAM . Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on the 12 th ult . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . After the Auditors' report , showing a balance in favour of the lodge , had been adopted , Bro . C . Kingsley Milbourne was raised . Bro . A . E . Carter , the VV . M . elect ,

was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., to receive the benefit of installation , and , after the usual formalities , was inducted into the chair of K . S . as VV . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Hart Davies , S . W . ; F . Tallack , J . W . ; J . Beresford Ryley , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; G . L . Wingate , P . M ., Sec . j

H . T . Tallack , S . D . j F . W . Tallack , J . D . j J . Kanitz , Org . and I . G . j H . T . Perkins , Steward j H . Saunion , D . C . j and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed to the VV . M ., and a vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master . Other business having been attended to , the lodge was closed . The brethren then partook of a banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

Royal Arch .

Royal Arch .

LOUGHBOROUGH . Charnwood Chapter ( No . 1007 ) . —Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., will long be remembered as a red-letter day in the history of Freemasonry in Loughborough , as , in addition to the proceedings in connection with the above chapter , of which a brief record is here given , a meeting of the Craft lodge was also held for the purpose of raising

the Most Hon . the Marquess of Granby , M . P ., particulars of the last-named ceremony appearing elsewhere in these pages . An exceedingl y large gathering of Royal Arch Masons , including a considerable 'contingent from Leicester , who journeyed down by rail in a saloon carriage , provided by the courteous Midland station-master , Comp . Michie , assembling to do honour to the Principals elect , especially to the

popular First Principal designate , Comp . J . H . Marshall , to whose Masonic zeal and abilities the success of this chapter , as well as of other Masonic bodies with which he is connected in the province , is largely due . Previous to opening the chanter , the companions were entertained at an elegant luncheon , on the invitation of Comp . Marshall , after which the special business of the

day was proceeded with , and the Principals duly installed , Comp . Marshall being inducted into the chair of Z ., Comp . R . L . Gibson into that of H ., and Comp . Carl Lowenstein as J . These very interesting and impressive ceremonies were perfectly rendered by Comp . VV . Vial , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . The other officers were then invested as follows : Comps . Corcoran , S . E . ; G . C . Oliver , S . N . j C . J .

Wilkinson , P . Z ., Treas . j Silverthorne , P . S . j VV . M . Williams , ist A . S . j F . Birch , 2 nd A . S . ; Amatt , P . Z ., D . C ; Vial , P . Z ., Org . ; and Walker , Janitor . A handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Charles Oliver on his retirement from the chair , and the presentation duly acknowledged by him . Other routine business followed , after which the chapter was closed .

The gathering was specially honoured by the presence of the G . Supt ., Comp . W . Kelly , F . S . A ., and amongst the other companions present were Comps . S . S . Partridge , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . H . ; H . Deane , P . P . G . J . ; J . " T . Thorpe , P . P . G . J . ; J . Young . P . P . G . J . ; T . Wonhington ,

P . P . G . J . ; Rev . C . Henton Wood , Prov . G . S . E . ; Miles J . Walker , Prov . G . D . C . ; Thompson , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . Griggs ( Mayor of Loughborough ); T . Coltman , 1130 ; T . Wright , Head , Michie , Wand , Laxton , and Vaughan , of 279 ; and many others . Derbyshire was represented by Comps . T . Cox , Edgar Home , and Walker , and West Yorkshire by Comp . Dr . Hargreaves .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Hewett , W . M . j Densham , S . W . j Marx , J . W . ; Bonham , P . M ., Sec . j Shales , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Robinson , P . M . ; and Blundell , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of officers . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown as candidate . The S . W ., Bro . Densham was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and he appointed the officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —A meeting was held on the 3 rd inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Scheu , W . M . j Wilson , S . W . j Marx , J . W . ; J . C . Smith , Preceptor ; Wood , Sec ; Curzons , S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; Griffiths , I . G . ; Greenway , Mathews , R . J . Harvey , Shales , J . W . Harvey , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Matthews having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was

examined and entrusted . I he lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the S . W . was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . H . Pritchard , W . M . ; G . Imlay , S . W . ; H . T . Sykes , J . W . j Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Freemantle , Sec ; W . Baker , S . D . ; Hastings , J . D . ; C . Hurst , I . G . ; G . Cook , 820 ; Nugent , Stallabrass , R . Home , F . Mason , VV . J . Rowe , and others .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Mason having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when the

ceremony was very impressively rehearsed by the W . M . It was proposed and seconded that Bros . Pritchard , P . M ., Cook , P . M ., and Nugent become members of this lodge of instruction . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Pritchard for his services .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Thursday , the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . Hastings , W . M . ; Taylor , S . W . ; Baker , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; Freemantle , Sec . ; Cubitt , S . D . ; Imlay , J . D . ; Mason , I . G . ; Corp , Corp , jun ., Home , and Stallabrass . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting- were read and confirmed . Bro .

Stallabrass offered himself as a candidate , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in an able and pleasing manner , Bro . Corp , jun ., delivering the charge . The brethren were then called off , and , on resuming duty , a ballot was taken for Bros . H . Pritchard , G . Cook , and H . Nugent , who were unanimously elected as joining members .

The VV . M . having risen for the first and second times , and a Master having been elected for the ensuing week , it was announced that the ceremony of passing would be rehearsed and an explanation of the tracing board given . The lodge was then closed , and a pleasant and instructive evening brought to a close .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 , VV . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . ; H . Campbell , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; VV . Hillier , S . D . ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 , J . D . ; VV .

J . Millington , I . G . j O . VV . Battley , Steward ; W . J . Hakim , l . P . M . 141 ; E . Rogers , S . W . 60 , P . M . 123 S , P . G . Stwd . England ; E . F . Ferris , P . M . 1 543 ; M . Rosenberg , H . Windeatt , and J . Cruttenden . Visitor : Bro . E . Steinfeld ,. 141 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed down

to the First . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Steinfeld being candidate , and he was afterwards elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . An indigent brother was relieved from the funds of the lodge , the amount to be handed to his wife . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Duncan , VV . M . ; E . H . Moore , S . W . ; G . T . Chretien , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; C G . Gray , S . t ) . ; C . Hiller , J . D . ; C Hoist , I . G . j A . Wolter , R . W . Nicole , F . M .

Sutter , and R . Loomes . 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 . Wolter being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

when Bro . Duncan vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wolter , who rehearsed a portion of the ceremony of installation , Bro . Hancock , as Installing Master , investing the officers . Bro . Moore was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . G . Swann , VV . M . ; G . A . Knight , S . W . j W . Hillier , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . j . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . T . Marsh , S . D . j C . Woods , J . D . ; J . H . Morrish , I . G . j H . Wake , C . E .

Betts , A . J . Turner , H . G . Danby , J . R . Hubbard , W . Dresden , A . J . Talbot , J . Gilbert , and James Sims , P . M . The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hubbard acting as candidate , and Bro . Williams as Preceptor . Bro . Turner gave the charge . Bro . Gilbert offered himself as a candidate for passing ,

and having answered the usual questions m an exemplary manner , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Gilbert and Talbot were elected joining members . Bro . Swann was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . W . Woodard , W . M . j W . G . Jennings , S . W . ; J . Arnott , J . W . j John Davies , VV . M . 169 , Preceptor j E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); G . E . Higginson , S . D . j A . Love , J . D . j VV . Hillier , I . G . j

T . Stevens , Stwd . j C . R . Cross , P . M . j H . D . Gilbert , W . M . 1 S 28 ; L . Cox , Major Ferris , R . Hollins , T . Jobson , C . F . C . Walker , VV . J . Tatton , T . J . Head , and H . Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cox having offered himself as a candidate for passing , and

proving his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in an excellent manner . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was

closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The 5 th Section of the First Lecture was worked' by Bro Higginson , the questions being put by the Preceptor . Bro . Jennings , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . R . Hollins was elected a joining member , and the lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . ; G . E . Higginson , S . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Davies , acting l . P . M . j J . Brown ,

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Sec , M . Speigel , P . M ., S . D . j J . Cox , J . D . j W Hillier , I . G . ; H . Bright , Steward ; T . C Edmunds , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; VV . S . Whiteley , W . E . Macey , VV . W . Williams , R . J . Steel , T . W . Biggs , R . Kerr , F . Craggs , H . F . Williams , D . S . Long , H . W . Dyne , L . Lee , J . W . Woodard , H . Cotton , E . J . Hiscock , and H . P . Gilbert . Visitors : Bros . C . C . Barber , 15 S 5 ; L . Cox ,

1791 ; J . Arnott , 1 S 2 S ; G . A . Knight , 1585 j J . N . Baxter , 904 j C W . Bovis , Sn j R . Scovell , 1321 ; and Larter , 1791 . Just before the lodge was formed , a telegram was received by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., from Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , stating his inability to attend , and asking Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., to take his place . The lodge was opened in

the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The Fifteen Sections were then worked by the following brethren respectively : First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . J . Cox , 15 S 5 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . Hillier , D . C . 1366 j 3 rd , Bro . A . Williams , P . M . 2090 j 4 th , Bro . VV . VV . Williams , J . D .

S 34 ; 5 th , Bro . G . E . Higginson , I . G . 1791 ; 6 th , Bro . M . Speigel , P . M . 1991 ; and 7 th , Bro . J . Sims , P . M . S 34 . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Second Lecture : ist Section , Bro . F . Craggs , S . W . S 34 J 2 nd , Bro . J . Davies , VV . M . 169 ; 3 rd , Bro . H . F . Williams , J . W . S 34 ; 4 th , Bro . J . Davies , W . M . 16 9 ; and 5 th , Bro . T . VV . Biggs , Steward 1275 . The lodge was resumed to the Third

Degree . Third Lecture : ist Section , Bro . A . Williams , P . M . 2090 ; 2 nd , Bro . G . E . Higginson , I . G . 1791 ; and 3 rd , Bro . D . S . Long , S . W . 1275 . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and on the first rising , Bro . J . N . Baxter , 904 , was elected a joining member of this lodge of

instruction . On the second rising , a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the W . M ., the officers , and the brethren who had so kindly assisted in working the Sections . Bro . Higginson , the S . W . of the evening , was elected a honorary member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2256 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Railway Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , on the sth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . J . Briginshaw , VV . M . ; Richard Kershaw , S . W . ; Dr . Speller , J . W . ; Wm . Shurmur , Preceptor ; VV . Peter Allen , Sec . ; H . F . Bromhead , S . D . j W . Cooke , J . D . ; Long , I . G . j Blenkinsop , C . Horst , J .

Ives , Urban Smith , Geo . Fry , R . Jeremy , C . Wood , Wm . Alcock , and A . Botibol . 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 . Fry being the candidate . The lodge was afterwards opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . C Wood , VV . M . 1742 , was

unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Kershaw was elected the VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Shurmur proposed that the sum of £ 2 10 s . be subscribed to the Boys' School Pension Indemnity Fund , which was seconded by Bro . Bromhead , and supported by Bros . Kershaw and Allen , and carried unanimously . Bro . Shurmur returned thanks . The lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C and D . Railway ) , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Lyell , Stwd . 2345 , W . M . j Windsor , S . W . ; Evans , J . W . ; Westley , P . M ., W . M . 1381 , S . W . 2345 , Preceptor j Gilbert , 2345 , S . D . j J . Mitchell , 2345 , J . D . j Smith , P . M ., I . G . j

Cochrane , P . M ., W . M . 2345 j Poole , Woods , Sec . 2345 ; Elliott , King , Steel , S . W . 172 , Treas . 2345 ; _ Ellson , Hudson , Morris , 2345 j Balcombe , Roberts , Winny , and Harvey . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Langdon personating candidate . The charge was ably delivered by

the VV . M . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Steele personating candidate . Bro . Elliott , 1772 , was elected a joining member . The acting Secretary was instructed to write a letter of deep sympathy with Bro . Folkard , J . W . 2345 , in his illness , and trusting that he may be speedily restored to health . Bro . Windsor was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . Present : Comps . J . A . Gartley , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Phillips , Preceptor , H . ; W . Rooke , J . j W . H . Harvey , Treas . j H . J . Lyon , S . E . j

and S . V . Abraham , S . N . The minutes of the last convocation were confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Harvey candidate . Companions are cordially invited j meetings at 8 o ' clock .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . C . Williams , Z . elect 733 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , H . j John Davies , J . 733 » J . » J- Davies , 733 , Treas . j H . E . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , 862 , S . N . j J . Cruttenden , 779 ,

P . S . j VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , ist A . S . j J . C . Tilt , 862 ; W . Hillier , S 34 ; and 0 . W . Battley , 2206 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks by Cornp . Williams , M . E . Z ., who presented a very convenient stand for the five banners , and received a vote of thanks for the same , to be entered on the minutes . After "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . Present : Comps . G . Powell , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 11 S 5 , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , H . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , J . and Preceptor ; C H . Stone , S . E . ; Osterstock ,

S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Goodwin , A . S . ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 ; Price , Bannister , Dale , and H . Martin , 1275 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Bannister as candidate . Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Comp . F . Hilton