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plause . ) " The Health of Lorel Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers" followed , and then the I . P . M ., Bro . Steele , briefly proposed " The VV . M ., " who in reply thanked them feir their warm reception of the toast , and said that from the first moment of his entering that lodge as an initiate , his ambition had been to arrive at the position he felt proud to have achieved that day .

It was the highest honour that a lodge could confer upon its most favoured and prominent member , and so it should be held by him , so that , if it was ' possiblc , at the end of his year of office , there should not be one voice to say that it hail been improperly placed in his hands , but rather that under his earnest endeavours the loelge hail increased in prosperity and in the individual happiness of every one of its

members ( applause . ) He trusted to receive the hearty cooperation of his officers , without which it was impossible to carry out the duties with credit anil dignity to the lodge . He wanted them to be actuated with the same desire for good results has he had been , and then , nothing could prevent a good year for the Henle » y Lodge . ( Cheers . ) In proposing the toast of the " Past Master'' the W . M . said therewas a

word or two to be said about them that was well worth his while toteli , and them to listen to . ( Hear , hear . ) The example set before them hy the Past Master was worthy of following . In the first place , they had filled the highest office in the loilge , and in the next they were good , kind teachers to the brethren , and led them along the paths of knowledge and advancement in Masonic lore , and were by

their position , eminently calculated to smooth any little difficulties that might otherwise lead to ill-feeling , and set them right on every matter connected with the well ruling and governing of the lodge . ( Cheeis . ) And in the next place , because if they endeavoured to imitate the Past Masters they ¦ woulei surely some day be numbered amongst their honoured ranks . ( Applause . ) Bro , Steele in reply thanked them

as their I . P . M . for the many favours received by him during his year of office , and especially for the magnificent jewel placed upon his breast that day . He had strove hard to obtain his position among their ranks , and now that he had attained it he ho ^ ed to he spared long to enjoy it . ( Cheers . ) Bro . lees believed that the Past Masters deserved every word that hail been saiel in their favour .

Bro . Graham bore testimony to the pleasure he had in being a member , and consequently a Past Master belonging to the Henley Lodge . Every Pasr Master of every lodge he belongeel to " always eliel his best to impart knowledge to any aspiring brother . They had heard that evi ning that knowledge was the sure road to position , and n'thing he knew of gave greater pleasure to himself and to the rest

of the Past Masters than to take a young aspirant in hand and safely land him at the head of his loelge . ( Cheers . ) He then spoke highly of Bro . West as an excellent , willing , and zealous Preceptor , and concluded a brilliant address by advising every young man so to work , that if ever he shnula be placed in such a position , he might be able to work the beautiful installation ceremony in such

a manner as they had seen it worked that day . ( Cheers . ) The P . M ., Bro . West , said he felt it great pleasure to sec Bro . Manning in the chair , as he had the honour of introducing him into Freemasonry , and in the unavoidable absence of the then W . M ., Bro . Lisle , through illness , of initiating him , and he had hoped to have had the honour

of installing him , but through the obstinacy of the I . P . M ., Bro . Steele , who would not fall ill , he had to forego that honour . ( Cheers and laughter . ) The visitors followed , coupled with the names of Bros . Gaskell , Woodley , Ayres , Hogarth , anel our representative , Bro . Jolly , who received a warm welcome , and responded severally . To that of the "( flicers" Bro . Turner and others

responded . \ he health if the host anel hostess was then received with enthusiasm , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceeding * . SWANSEA—Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1573 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on Monday , the VV . M . elect being Bro . Wm . Mitchell , of the Swansea Bank . There was a large

attendance of the brethren , the proceedings being honoured with the presence of Rro . Marmaduke Tennant , of Aberavon , the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , together with a number of brethren from various lodges in the province , and from a distance . The lodge was openeel at four o'ch ck , the following being present : —Bro . James Liiingston , W . M . oi the lodge ; Bro . John Rogers ,

Immediate Past Master of the lodgeand Prov . J . W . ; Lawrence Tulloch , P . M . ; W . H . Tucker , P . M . ; W . E . Brown , P . M . ; W . Mitchell , S . W . and W . M . elect : Rev . Thomas Walters , Chaplain of the loelge ; J . L . White , Secretary ; William Dobbs , S . D . ; D . C . Jones , J . D . ; William Watkins , Dir . Cers . ; C . F . Cryer , Organist ; David Rosscr , I . G . ; J . L . Perrin , Steward ; George Eu'lerwell , Tyler ; J . R . Davies ,

VV . 11 . Rosscr , D . Issacs , Jenkiu Jones , Thomas Sandbrook , John Bowen , James Hughes , G . VV . Clare- , Walter Evans , R . H . Welch , Evan Roberts . Lewis Lewis , David Glasbrook , Daiid Owen , and William Morgan , members ot Ihe lodge . The following visitors were also present : — C . J . Brock , Talbot Lodge , 1325 ; VV T . Canton , W . M . Indefatigable Lodge , 237 ; Geo . Allen , Talbot Lodge ;

Charles Bath , Talbot Lodge ; David S . Davies , Immediate P . M . Harmonic Lodpe . 21 C 1 , Liverpool ; J . G . Hall , P . M ., Talbot Lodge ; J . Jenkyn Jones , W . M . Carmarthen Lodge , 47 6 ; Joseph Mann , John W . Lloyd ; Wm . Sambrook , S . VV . " 1258 ; Austin H . Parsons , Neath , 374 ; Wm . Harry Rees . Neath ; J . Westre-ii Neath ; E . Roberts P . M . 192 ; W . G . D ivies , P . M . 3 C 14 ; VV . It . G . Conway , 707 ; Thos . John I ' oulley , 493 ; Robert Maine , 237 ; John

B . Richards , Talbot Lodge ; E . Sidney Hartland , W . M . Talbot I . i . dgr ; J . hn Jones Jenkins , P . M . Talbot Loelge ; D . U . Dani ' l , VV . M ., 8 3 ; Thomas Powell , P . M . Indefatigable Lodge ; G . C . Dyke , and D . Median , W . AL , 110 , The W . M . elect was introduced for installation by Bro . Rogers who has the distinction for being the first W . M . of the Caradoc , having been installed at the consecration of the lodge two years ago by the late Right Woishipfu

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Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Theodore MmscI Talbot . The usual preliminaries having been gone through , the installation ceremony was proceedeel with . The Installing Master was the retiring VV . M . of the lodge , Bro . Livingstone who performed the elaborate ar . d intricate ceremonial with an excellence as near Masonic perfection as possible , and received the deserved commendation ol

the lodge at the close . The W . M . having received fraternal congratulation from the representing brethren at a distance , on behalf of their loelges , then proceeded tn invest his offi-ers for the ensuing year , as follow —Bro . J . C Sladen , S . W . ( who being absent from severe illness , was represented by Bro . Tulloch ); Bro . W , Dobbs , I . W . ; Bro . Rev . Thomas Walters , Chaplain ; Bro . VV . E .

Brown , P . M ., Treasurer ; Bro . D , C . Jones , Secretary ; Bro . David Rosser . S . D . ; Bro . W . Watkins , J . D . ; Bro . J . I .. Perrin , D . C . ; Bro . F . Roberts , I . G . ; Bro . C . F . Cryer , Organist ; Bro . G . W . Clare and A . 11 . Philp , Stewards ; Bro . Bullerwell , Tyler . Two Past Masters were then elected to serve on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee , the brethren elected being Bros . Livingston and Tulloch . A

Past Master's jewel was afterwards presented to the Immc-Past Master , Bro . Livingston , with every expression of appreciation as to the marked ability with which he hal fulfilled the duties pertaining to the chair during his year of office . The retiring Past Mister then presented to Bro . White , the retiring Secretary of the lodge ' , a beautifully illuminated address , appropriately framed . The address

was as follows : — "Cara- ' oc Lodge , Swansea , No . 1573 . To Brother John Lloyd White . The W . M ., Past Masters , officers , and brethren of this loelge desire hereby to express their sense of the valuable services rendered by you during your two years of office as Secretary , and to thank you for the zeal anel ability which you have displayed in assisting the working of the lodijc . They further take

this opportunity of expressing their regret at losing the assistance of one who is so greatly estecmel anil respected by every number of the loelge , and most fraternally wish you every success in the future . Signed on behalf of the Caradoc Lodge , . ( aeries Livingston , W . M . February , 1 S 7 S . " Bro . Livingston , in making the presentation , spoke of the zeal and ability which had marked Bro . White's Masonic

career as a member of the Caradoc Lodge , and trusted he would be prosperous in the new sphere of action to which he had been called . Bro . White ' , who for seime time past hail held a position at Swansea under the London and Norlh-Wesiern Railway Comp my , and who leaves for Crewe , where he will be uneler the same company , responded in suitable terms , staling that he should regard his

connection with the Caradoc as one of the pleasantest episodes of his life , and sfinulel look upon the unexpected presentatation just made to him as one of his most cherished recollections of it . The loelge then closed in due form , after which lhe brethren sat elown to a banquet at the Cameron Arms Hotel , served up by Bro . Clare with his usual regarel fortaste , excellence , and profusion . There

was a large attendance , the Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master honouring the banquet with his presence . HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 165 ( 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was to have been held on the 4 th instant , but in consequence of the severe illness of Bro . B . Sharp , S . VV ., and W . M . elect ,

that interesting ceremony had to be postpone I . There were present during the proceedings Bros . VV . I lammond , P . P . G . D . oi Middlesex , W . M . ; B . ildwin , P . G . P . of Middlesex , acting S . W . ; Bond , P . M . ; Dobie , P . G . P . of Surrey , J . W . j the Rev . C . De Crespigny , P . P . G . C . of Middlesex , Chaplain ; J . Hammond , Hon . I . P . M . ; Nulhall , Trias . ; Ockcnden , Secretary ; Aston , S . D . ; Hurst , P . M . 1 : 12 ,

J . D . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , I . G . ( Freemason ); Marvin , D . C ; --cott , W . S . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed and some necessary business transacted , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was catered for by Bro . Andrews . The preliminary toasts having been duly honoured , the VV . M . proposed "The Health of the R . W .

P . G . M . and the rest of the P . G . O . 's , Past and Present . " He said that Colonel Burdett commanded their esteem because he entered heart and soul into all Masonic undertakings . The R . W . had been prevented from taking patt in their proceedings that day in consequence of having to attend a prior Masonic engagement . The W . M . fuithet said that their P . G . M . took an interest in all matters and

pursuits that were gooel anil great , and he hael succeeded in making the province of Middlesex second to none , not only in respectability but influence . In speaking of "The D . P . G . M ., " he said that he had been a most excellent lieutenant to their gallant chief , for without his assistance he believed that the province would not have made such rapid strides in the Alasonic . world . He was sorry that

Bro . Little was so very ill , but he hoped that his hca'th would improve during the approaching fine weather . He had been present at the consecration of the lodge , and had taken a great interest in its foundation . Of the other provincial officers he could only say that they were all good , energetic , and deserving Masons . The toast was acknowledged bv the Rev . Bro . De Crespigny , and who

immediately afterwards proposed "TheW . M . In the course of his speech he said that the theme woulei , he was confident , have all their sympathies . He said that Bro . Hammond ' s year had been aveiy prosperous one , although it had entailed a vast amount of labour upon him . He then expressed his sorrow that the S . VV . had been prevented from attending to be installed in consequence of

severe illness , but he felt sure that "the spirit was willing although the flesh was weak , " anel he hoped bis induction into the chair was only a pleasure deferred . In conclusion , he charged them to receive anel drink Bro . Hammond's health in bumpers . The W . M . having replie I , proposed "The Visitors , " in a very kind anilcomplimcntary speech . The visiting brethren were Bros . Buckland , P . M . Dobie ; A . Tisley , I . G . British , antl Secretary 1589 ; Morgan , sen .,

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211 ; Tagy , Murphy , anel H . Jones , all of 1512 . This toast having been acknowledged by the brethren above enumerated , the W . M . gave in qnick succession " The Chaplain , Treasurer , and Secretary , " " The Masonic Charities , ' ' and " The Officers , " which toasts were dul y

responded to . During the proceedings Bros . Hurst , Walls , Morgan , and others entertained the brethren . The next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the first Monday in November next , but in order to clear up some arrear of work there is every reason to believe that the W . M . will have several emergency meetings .

Instruction. The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge

INSTRUCTION . THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE

( No . 1 ( 14 . 2 ) . — -V meeting of the above lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , Goulhourne-road , Notting Hill , on Friday , the Sth March : Bro . Penn , W . M . ; Paikhouse , S . W . ; Smout , sen ., J . W . ; Smout , jun ., S . D . ; Lanelcr , J . D . ; Adkins , I . G . Present : Bros . Savage , P . M . ; Murlis , P . M . ;

Woodmason , Webster , Oldrey , Crabb , Hutton , Gabb , Ncwland , H . Dehane , Spiegel , liiukland , Poulter , Lyons . This being officers' night , all the officers from the mi'ther lodge attended . The VV . M . rehearsed Ihe ceremony of initiation , Hro . Oldrey beimr candielal .-. ; the ceremony of passing and raising , Bro . Crabb being candidate . All three degrees were worked with the W . M . ' s usual style , and it was a pleasure to see all the officers discharge

their respective duties . Before closing the loilge , Bro . Murlis , P . M ., rose to announce the result ot the last Earl of Carnarvon bill , and said : lt is my pleasant duty to inform the brethren that after paying nil the expenses we have already handed over to Bro . Stephens , P . M ., the Steward for the Girls' Institution the sum of £ 21 , and wc have still a balance in hand to b : carried forward to the next year ' s ball . This announcement was received with great cheering . Bro . Adkins will be W . M . next Friday .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WARRINGTON .-Chapter of Elias Ashmole ( No . 148 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was helel on Monday last . The chapter was opened bv the iV . E . Z ., assisted by E . Comps . Brierley , II ., M . E . Z . elect John Bowes , P . Z . ; Prov . G . S . N . Cumberland and VVcstmorelaiiil , as J . and H . elect ; H . S . Allpass , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . ; D . W . Finney , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; and VV . S .

Hawkins , P . Z . When the rest of the companions were admitted , and the minutes read and confirmed , E . Comp . Finney [ -resented the M . E . Z . elect for the benefit of installation , and he was duly placed in the chair of Z . according lo ancient custom . E . Comp . Alpass presented E . Comp . Bowes , who was duly installed , and E . Comp . Finney

presented Comp . 1 homasl unstall , J . elect . After the ceremony the chiefs were saluteel , the chapter closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , when . 1 very pleasant evening was spent under the genial guidance of the M . E . Z . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

COCKERMOUTH .-Dykes Conclave ( No . 3 d . )— 'I he quarterly assembly of this flourishing conclave was held at Workington , en Friday , the ist inst ., in the Masonic Hal ) , Poitland Square , by permission of the VV . M . of Sun and Sector Lodge , No . 9 O 2 . The following were present : —Em . Sir Knights Edward Tyson , M . P . S . ; VV . Shilton , P . S . ; Sir Knights

It . Batley , S . G ., as Prelate ; T . Bird , J . G . ; W . II . Lewthwaitc , Treasurer and Org ., as V . E . ; J . Evening , Rec . ; Jas . Gardiner , Pre-f . ; Jas . Quay , Herald , and G . l'itzgcralel . Several officers and Sir Knights were unavoidably absent . The minutes of the previous assembly , held at Cockermouth , were read and confirmed , after which two caneudates were regularly installed , proclaimed , and invested Knights of the Order , viz ., Bros . T . Dixon , P . M .

Lodge 1400 , Harrington , and G . J . McKay , VV . M . Lodge 129 , Kendal . Two other candidates on the agenda paper were not present . The ceremony was perlormed by the M . P . S . wilh a completeness worthy of all praise , considering the absence of the majority ol his officers . A hearty vote of thanks having been then passed to the W . M . and brethren of Sun and Sector Lodge for the use of their rooms , the conclave was closed in F . U . Z .

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The Whitehall . Review states that Lieutenant-General H . S . H . Prince Edward of Saxe-Wcimar , was offered , but refused , the Governorship of Malta . Lord Ashley , commanding the London Brigade of Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers , has informed the Admiral superintending the Naval Reserves that the brigade is ready for any duty whenever and wherever its

seriices may be required . On leaving . England his Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Austria sent a donation of £ 20 to the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital , Greenwich , " in recognition of the humanitarian and cosmopolitan aims of the institution , anel the energetic endeavours t-f the committee to achieve the noble purposes in view . "

NORTH-KASTERN HOSPITAL TOR CHILDREN . —Weare informed that the donations . to the Building Fund of this Hospital , in connection with which a special public appeal was made on the 12 th inst . at the Mansion House , amount to X ' 1098 . The Directors of the Bank of England met on Thursday as usual , but made no alteration in the rate of discount .