Provincial Meetings.

LEIGH . Marquis of Lome Lodge ( No . 1354 ) — The installation of the W . M . of the above lodge took place on Wednesday afternoon , the Gth inst ., when Bro . T . Yarvvood was duly installed by Bro . J . Jackson , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C , the addresses to the officers being given by Bro . G . A . Mort , P . M ., P . Z ., D . C . The brethren of the

lodge mustered in good force , and thc visitors present were Bros . Betley , P . M . Lindsay Lodge , Prov . A . G . S . ; Bennie , Makerfield Lodge ; Clayton , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; Cornish , Merchants Lodge ; and Partington , Worsley Lodge . The ofiicers appointed hythe W . M . were Bros . Dickinson , S . W . ; Davies , J . W . ; Williams , Sec . ; Gregory , S . D . ; Walshaw , J . D . ; Green , I . G . ; and Travers , Mather , and

Tyidesley , " Stewards . The brethren had previously elected Bro . Starkie , Treasurer , and Bro . Shavy , Tyler . After the installation , the brethren dined together at the Courts' Hotel , the repastbeingservedin Bro . R . Greenough ' s usual excellent style . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts vvere duly proposed and responded to .

The W . M ., in replying to the toast of his health , said it had been remarked by a previous speaker that the Past Masters vvere the backbone of a lodge . Hc admitted the truth of that to a certain degree , but thought that the officers vvere also part of the backbone , and hoped they would assist him in the work of the lodge , and also that the Past Masters would attend regularly to give him their advice when

arose . The evening vvas spent in a pleasant manner vvith songs , toasts , and social intercourse .

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held at the Three Crowns , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . Bro . C H . Canning , W . M ., presided , being supported by the following officers : Bros . A . T . Ives , P . M . ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Herts ; Dr . VV . Vance , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . ; C Wood , S . W . ; B . Curtis , J . D ., acting J . W . ; C . Fowling , S . D . ; J . Glading , I . G . ; J . Delo , D . C ; and some 50 members of the lodge and

visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for Messrs . C . F . Hingst and H . Hayes , and proved unanimous , and Mr . Hayes being in attendance , vvas duly initiated . Bro . Laughlin , an initiate of the Corinthian Lodge , vvas , at the request of the W . M . of that lodge , passed , and Bro . Wooster , of the mother

lodge , raised , the whole of the Three Degrees being worked by the VV . M . and his ofiicers without a single hitch . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren sat down to a superb little supper , admirably served by the host , Bra . W . Richardson . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere afterwards duly honoured , being interspersed vvith some excellent harmony .

PARKGATE . Dee Lodge ( No . 157 6 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Union Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . Jas . Clarke , presided , and there vvere present Bros . Hon . H . Holbrook , P . M ., P . P . D . G . M . British Columbia ; S . VV . Ramsden , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; J . Barnes , P . M . P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . B . Richmond , I . P . M . ;

J . Morris , P . M ., Treas . ; R . G . Hawkins , S . VV . ; and a large attendance of brethren . The principal business of the evening vvas the presentation of a handsome marble timepiece tothe I . P . M ., which had been subscribed for exclusively by his Masonic sons , of whom there vvere ten . During Bro . Richmond ' s year of office , the Dee Lodge had vastly improved its position , for when he was

elected to the chair a considerable debt was due by the lodge , whereas at the end of his term this had practically ceased to exist . His rendering * of the ceremonies was most impressive , and vvill not soon be forgotten . His Masonic children conceived the idea of themselves presenting him with a mark of their esfeem , and accordingly subscribed to the presentation , which vvas made at the last meeting . Tlie timepiece was a

very handsome one , and bore the following * inscription " Dee Lodge , 157 6 . Presented to Bro . George 15 . Richmond , I . P . M ., by his ten Masonic sons , as a token of their filial appreciation of his Masonic skill and worth . Parkgate , 7 th November , 1 SS 9 . " The presentation was made by Bro . Dr . Madden , one of the initiates , in an appropriate ancl feeling speech . The W . M . and the Treasurer ( Bro . J . Morris )

spoke of the pleasure it gave them to see that mark of appreciation of Bro . Riclimond ' sservices , andsaid the lodge generally would have been most happy , had they been allowed , to subscribe also . Bro . Richmond , who on rising to reply , was most cordially received , said the honour which had been conferred upon him was a unique one , for , so far as they could discover no such presentation had been made to a

Past Master before . Other Past Masters had had presentations made to them , but he believed no other Past Master had had a presentation subscribed for exclusively by his children . He felt very proud indeed of so great a distinction , and he felt very proud also to think that he had such initiates . By that presentation they had taken thc lead in a new departure in Freemasonry , for the example they had

set was sure to be widely followed . He should always highly prize their handsome gift , which he should value not alone for its monetary value , but chiefly because he believed it represented on the part of his initiates a promise and a pledge that throughout their Masonic career they vvould use their utmost endeavours to promote the prosperity of their mother lodge , in whose welfare they were all so profoundly interested .

The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast , served in Mrs . Acton ' s best style . A pleasing feature of the after dinner proceedings vvas the reception given to Bro . S . W . Ramsden , P . M ., who vvas recently appointed Senior G . Deacon of the province

and whose name vvas coupled vvith the toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge . " This is the last meeting of the lodge until March next , and vvas a most pleasant conclusion of the year ' s Masonic work .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , Adelphi-street , on Tuesday , the 5 th instant . There was a very numerous attendance of members and

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visitors . The installation of Bvo . T . McClelland , S . W . and W . M . elect , by Bro . Samuel Ayland , P . M ., seemed to cause special interest . The lodg * e vvas opened by Bro . Ayland , VV . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report vvas submitted to the brethren , and was found to be very satisfactory , having a considerable balance in hand , and not a single subscription

owing . Bro . McClelland . S . W ., having been presented by Bro . John Waring , P . M ., to the Installing Master , he vvas duly installed into the chair . The Worshipful Master invested his officers , and they vvere addressed by Bro . John Waring , P . M . The address to the VV . M . vvas delivered by Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ; tothe Wardens by Bro . Hy . Mainwaring ,

P . M . ; and to the brethren by Bro . Wm . Nichol , P . M . The working tools were presented respectively by Bros . Nichol , Barker , and Ayland ; ancl the proclamations ancl salutations were conducted by Bro . John Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., in a most praiseworthy manner . In fact , the whole of the work throughout was of such a standard as is rarely met with , and great praise is due to all who took part in it . At

the close of the ceremony the W . M . said his first duty was a very pleasant one indeed , and that was to ask Bro . Samuel Ayland , I . P . M ., to accept from the brethren a most beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the great energy ancl zeal he had shown for the lodge , not only during his year of office , but for many years previous , and asked him to accept it in the same spirit in which it vvas offered , not

for its intrinsic value , but as a bond of union between him and every member of the lodge , all of whom had willingly contributed towards it with great pleasure , and wished him long life to wear it , ancl that he might have every happiness . Bro . Ayland , vvho spoke vvith much emotion , thanked the brethren for the handsome present , and he said they must

accept the will for the deed , as his feelings would not allow him to say what he really felt . He had also presented to him by Bro . John Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., a Past Master's collar ancl handsome silver jewel . The following is a list of officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . Ayland , I . P . M . ; A . H . Duffin , S . VV . ; G . S . " Smith , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Sec . ; E . Webb , S . D . ; B .

Eccersley , J . D . j John Waring , P . M ., D . C ; Charles Driver , I . G " . j A . K . Boothroyd , Jas . Green , and John Simpson , Stwds . j and J . B . Kirk , Tyler . The Past Master ' s jewel alluded to above was a very elegant iS-carat gold one , of exquisite design and finish , and was manufactured specially for the occasion by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , and London .

SOUTH SHIELDS . Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , on the 5 th inst . The VV . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall , presided , and vvas well supported by his officers ancl brethren . The P . G . M ., Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., accompanied by Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . England , P . G .

Sec , ancl many of his Prov . Grand Officers , paid his lirst visit to the lodge . Thc other Prov . Grand Officers present were Bros . T . Coulson , P . P . G . D . ; C M . Wake , P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . R . Pattison , P . A . G . S . ; J . C . Moor , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . H . Morton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . J . Athey , P . P . ' D . G . D . of C ; N . K . Brown , P . P . D . G . D . of C ; VV . Ross , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Robson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;

J . Heppell , P . P . D . G . D . of C ; M . J . Wheatley . " P . D . G . D . C . j C . F . Sutcliffe , W . M . 240 j R . Purvis ; jun ., P . M . 240 j T . Potter , P . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; J . Sedcote , P . M . 1119 ; Lax , VV . M . 1274 ; G . Lawson , P . M . 240 ; and J . G . Marshall , VV . M . 97 . Upon the lodge being * opened , the P . G . M . and officers of Prov . Grand Lodge were received in due form by the

brethren , and the P . G . M . took the chair . After some preliminary business , the VV . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall , in most respectful terms , welcomed the P . G . M . to the lodge , and asked his acceptance of an illuminated and handsomely framed address . Tlie lettering and adornment was very tasteful . The name and number of the lodg * e , with a picture of Hadrian , vvas upon the design . The address was read by Bro . Marshall .

Ihe Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., acknowledging the welcome and the address , congratulated the lodge upon its steady progress , its excellent balance-sheet , and their assistance to the Masonic Charities , particularly the Durham Masonic Education Fund . He assured them that he felt great pleasure in visiting the lodge , and he vvas more pleased , if possible

because he had received a very pleasing * surprise in the valuable address they had given him . Nothing - could give him more satisfaction than to find that his efforts were well received by the brethren . The installation of the VV . M . elect , Bro . J . T . Ross , then took place , Bro . Walter Ross , P . M ., acting as installing Master . The newly-installed W . AI . then invested the following- officers for the year : Bros . T . D . Marshall

I . P . M . j J . H . Penney , S . W . j George Harland , J . W . j Sinclair Oates , Chap . j T . Coulson , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Walton , Sec . ; J . VV . Henderson , S . D . j , R . H . Copeland , J . D . ; J . J . Athey , P . M ., D . C ; J . Tate , I . G . ; VV . Thomas and R . Farmer , Stwds . ; and T . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge vvas afterwards closed , and in the evening the annual festival took place , thc VV . M ., Bro , J . T . Ross , in the chair .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . C Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , [ . P . M ., as VV . M . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , S . VV . ; T . Hood , J . VV . ; F . VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; B . Thomas , S . D . ; A . Vandervord , J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., D . C ; C . VV . Barnard ,

as I . G . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . F . Jones , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; VV . M . Peacey , J . A . Hobday , E . J . Bovvmaker , J . Pritchard , R . J . Smith , F . J . Cumine , L . Warren , and A . Adams . Bro . Rev . Theophilus Bennett , M . A ., was . 1 visitor . " The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The W . M . vvas unable to be present through illness . Bro . Adams vvas raised . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

provincial / Ifceetings . BEAMINSTER . St . Mary ' s Chapter ( No . 707 ) . —A meeting of this chapter vvas held on 'Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst . at the White Hart Hotel , with Comps . S . R . Baskett , as Z . ; C . Hann , as H . ; and R . Toleman , as J . Comp . J . y Webb , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., proposed the following resolution vvhich vvas seconded by Comp . C . Hann , supported by Comp . R . Toleman , and carried unanimously : — " That this

chapter desires to record its high opinion of Bro . baskett and considers him , from thc active part he has always taken in the cause of Masonic Charity , eminently fitted for the post of Secretary tothe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and pledges itself ancl the companions individually to support his candidature by every means in its power , and authorises him to add the name of this chapter to the list of his sup . porters . " The chapter was afterwards closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

provincial Meetings . DEVONPORT . St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 64 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 Sth ult ., at the Ebrington Masonic Hall . The W . M . elect , Bro . R . T . Parsons , ' was installed , Bro . C . Watson , 64 , P . P . G . D ., being the Installing Officer . The Board of Installed Masters also included Bros . T . Crosley , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J . R . Dugdale

P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . L . Lavers , P . P . G . P ., all of 6 4 ; \ C Aitken-Davies , 9 6 , Prov . J . G . W . ; S . Jew , 66 , P . P . G . M . O . ; J . Oldfield , 16 , P . P . A . G . Sec ; T . C Levvarn , P . P . G . D . C ; E . J . Knight , 16 , P . P . S . G . D . ; ancl 1 * . Goodyear , 7 6 , P . P . J . G . D . The officers invested were Bros . H . S . Best , I . P . M . ; A . J . Willcocks , S . W . ; W . G . Watson , J . VV . ; the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., Past G .

Chap , of England , 31 ° , and P . S . G . W . in charge of the province , Chap . ; J . T . Allingham , M . O . ; f . Easterbrook , S . O . j J . Grimes , J . O . j J . Crosley , Treas . j T . Payne , Sec . and R . of M . j J . S . Worth , S . D . j T . Dewstone , J . D . ; J . Sullivan , D . C . ; C . Newton and T . Hall , Orgs . ; C Farthing , I . G . ; T . Maynard and S . Fox , Stwds . ; and W . Henderson , Tyler . Bro . C .

Watson , on behalf of Bro . Lemon , vvho was absent unavoidably through another Masonic engagement , presented the lodge with a handsome framed photograph of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of VVales as M . W . G . M . M . M . The presentation vvas received , and a courteous vote of thanks to the donor unanimously passed . The photograph was the only picture taken of that the greatest event in Mark Masonry in England .

LIVERPOOL . West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Adelphi Hotel , on Wednesday , the Gth inst . There vvere present Bros . John C . Spurr , VV . M . ; J . L . Houghton , S . VV . ; John C . Robinson , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . VV . ; VVm . Hewson , M . O . ; J . B . Parker , S . O . ; Richard Owen , J . O . ; John Hayes ,

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Treas . ; James Pittaway , R . of Al . ; R . Shacklady , Sec ; D . C . Davison , S . D . ; Edward Routledge , J . D . ; A . S . Ramage , Org . ; Wm . H . Ball , Tyler ; D . Davies , P . M . ; David S . Cangley , P . M . ; John Williams , P . M . ; Robt . Foote , P . P . G . Treas . ; John Molloy , P . G . Std . ; W . H . Scott , Joseph Price , A . Pedersen , James Mitty , James Keet , Thomas Holmes ,

Edward Griffiths , Arthur Brookes , Wm . Rawsthorne , 0 . ¦ Crawford , Jas . Martin , John Geo . Barratt , Joseph Gertrey , E . A . Davies , Robt . Forbes , and Thos . Grimsditch . Visitors : Bros . James Pilling , Prov . A . G . D . C . ; William C Erwin , VV . M . 393 ; VV . Goodacre , S . G . D . England ; . J . D . Johnston , 192 ; and Wm . Hudson , late 65 . After the lodge had beer , opened , and the minutes read ;

and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for three brethren , who were declared duly elected . The W . M . elect , Bro . John L . . Houghton , vvas then presented by Bro . VV . Goodacre , S . G . D . England , to Bro . John Hayes , Installing Master , J who performed the ceremony in a very efficient manner . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . John C . Spurr , I . P . M . ; Iohn C . Robinson ,

S . W . ; VVm . Hewson , J . VV . ; J . B . Parker , ALU . * Richard Owen , S . O . ; James Pittaway , J . O . ; John Hayes * ; P . M ., Treas . ; Robt . Shacklady , Reg . of Mks . ; DA * Davidson , Sec . j E . Routledge , S . D . j Wm . Rawsthorne , ¦¦ J . D . j A . Pedersen , I . G .,- John Molloy and Robt . Fo * ' ^ to

Stwds . j and VV . IT . Ball , Tyler . The W . M . proceeded advance Bros . Latham and Parker . , 'The ceremony being completed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . During the evening the LP . AL was presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool and London ) .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . p A ¦ —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., a . Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : t » " * K . E . Cursons , W . M . j VV . Chappie , S . VV . ; «;¦ " Griffin , J . VV . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J- S ' % . Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; C . Coleman , 3 . U- , . Pozzati , J . D . ; F . Devin , I . G . ; R . T . Redfearn ,

btvvu-VV . T . Manktelow , J . R . Hill , ancl E . Wehrle . . 0 { The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the mmut ^ the last two meetings vvere read and confirmed . ^ 1 st , 2 nd , and 31-d Sections of the Lecture were ; ° " Hei 0 w the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . M . ne . n * ee , having answered the questions leading to the Second ~ ° cotld vvas duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the ^ Degree , and the ceremony of passing r f ' } ' [ Second Manktelow candidate . The lodge vvas closed in tiw .