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took a portion of the ceremony , and Bro . Ames explained the working tools . The VV . M . concluded by giving the traditionary history , the charge , and also a lecture on the Third Tracing Board . The lodge was brought down to the First Degree . " A ballot for a new member was taken . The Treasurer reael his annual account , duly audited , showing a balance of a few pounds in favour of the lodge , which was

received and adopted . 'The Secretary then read the following report : "On 'Thursday , March nth , a meeting of the Permanent Committee , duly convened by the VV . M ., was held at his residence . The VV . M . stated that he had received a communication from Bro . Hughan , reminding him that this year is the centenary of the presentation by Grand Lodge of the ' Freemasons' Hall jewel , ' an interesting

era in thc history of this lodge , the right to wear which by the VV . M . is now limited to only four lodges out of London , namely , at Bath , Swansea , Wakefield , and Falmouth . At the same time it was suggested by Bro . Hughan that thc occasion is worthy of notice by a celebration in some form or other , which bad been already done at Falmouth . Thc meeting of the Permanent Committee was , therefore ,

called in order that the matter may be considered . After some discussion Bro . Ashley proposeel that the VV . M . be requested to write to the M . W . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . of England and Prov . G . M . of Somerset , laying the circumstances before him , and requesting him to hold a Prov . Grand Lodge at Bath under the auspices of the Royal Cumberland Lodge during thc summer , when , in addition to the ordinary business , the meeting might be

made special in reference to the centenary . This proposal was seconded by Bro . T . Wilton , and carried . " 'The Secretary also read the correspondence wbich had subsequently passed between the VV . AI . and the Prov . G . M ., who had signified his approval of the proposed arrangement , and his willingness to comply with it . It was proposed , seconded , and carried that the above report be received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . The lodge was closed at 9 . 30 .

LEICESTER . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 279 . )—A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Rev . J . H . Smith , B . A ., W , M . ; VV . T . Rowlett , P . M . 523 , as S . VV . ; J . O . Law , J . VV . ; T . Colhuan , Sec ; R . Michie , J . D . ; VV . R . Tomlin , I . G . ; J . Tanser and T . Dunn , 523 , Tylers ; S . Cleaver , P . M . ; XV . H . Lead , F . Dawson , T . Stanhope , and S . A . Morris . Visitor : VV . J . Curtis , S 23 .

After the minutes of last regular lodge and lodge of emergency hael been confirmed , a dispensation was read for holding a soiree , and for wearing Masonic clothing . No business was transacted in consequence of soiree . A soiree dansante was held after the lodge was closed , at which about 100 persons , including ladies , were present , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . 'There were present Bros . Thursfield , M . D ., W . M . ; B . Campbell , S . W ., pro tem . ; S . C . Smith , J . VV ., pro tem . ; S . VV . Cooke , P . P . G . W ., Sec ; G . Bond , S . D . ; C . J . Blake , LD . ; Col . Machen , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., D . C ; II . VV . Blenkinsop , LG . ; Purser ,

Tyler ; G . Wilson , M . D ., P . M . ; J . VV . Mazett , P . M . ; C J , Browne , A . Hodgson , C M . G . Caleb Williams , and C . Marriott . Visitors : Bros . Wootherspoon , 3 C 0 ; anel W . Ward , 12 SG . The only business was to ballot for Bro . Capt . J . Marsland as a re-joining member , and pass Bro . Capt . Herbert Molyneux .

MALTA . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 349 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Valetta , on the 5 th inst ., anel was very largely attended . The D . G . M ., D . D . G . M ., and P . D . D . G . M ., members of the lodge , were present . 'There were three candidates for initiation into the Order . The ceremony was performed by the P . D . D . G . M ., the D . G . M . delivering thc charge , and the W . M . the lecture on the Tracing Board . Two brethren were subsequently passed to the Degree of F . C . 'The lodge being aeljourned the brethren supped together .

BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when the chair was taken at 4 . 30 by Bro . Johnston , VV . M ., supported by Bros . Dr . Hopkins , as I . P . M . ; H . Culliford Hopkins , P . M . and Sec ; Braham , P . M ., as S . W . ; Bush , P . M . and J . VV . ; Mercer , as . S . D . ; Gill , as I . G . ; Thomas , VV . M . 1 S 33 , and others .

The lodge having been opened in the First Degree by the VV . M ., his place was taken by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who opened it in the Second Degree . Bros . S . Willson , Rev . F . Carroll , D . Ingle , G . Bernard , and C . Berry were presented as caneliilates for the Third Degree . They were examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . 'The lodge was opened in the 'Third Degree , the candidates were

re-admitted , anel raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who also gave them thc traditionary history . The symbolism of the working tools was explained by Bro . Mercer . 'The lodge was then brought down lo the First Degree , the W . M . resumed his chair , and finally closed it at 6 . 15 . The brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel for dinner , and afterwards paid a formal visit to the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 .

KITTERING . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 455 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , tbe 29 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . H . Standley , W , M . ; B . Jenner , S . W . ; VV . B . Parke , J . VV . ; Wm . Hanger , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Marlow , Sec ; F . Salmon , S . D ., pro tem . ; S . J . Harding , J . D ., pro tem . ; G . A . Eldred , I . G . ; Jno . Haines , Tyler " ; Geo . Chapman , P . M . ;

Mark Coles , T \ M . ; Edward Hale , P . M . ; A . j . Margetts , P . M . ; T . Lewis , and VV . 'Timpson . The lodge was opened in the usual way , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read oyer and confirmed . Bro . Timpson proved his proficiency in the Seconel Degree

b y answering the usual questions put to him satisfactorily . He ; was then dismissed for preparation , and , upon the lodge being opened , be was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason hy Uro . Standley , W . M . ; the charge being given by Bro . Coles , P . M . No other business being presented , the loelge was closed in line form . VALETTA . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 515 , E . C . )—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the "nd mst . at the Masonic Hall . Besides the VV . M . and bis

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officers anel members there was a goodly attendance of D . G . Officers and visitors from the other lodges of the district . The P . D . D . G . M ., VV . Bro . A . M . Broadley , at the request of the VV . M ., initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in thc Italian language a candidate . The VV . M ., on resuming the gavel , expressed the satisfaction of the lodge at the manner in which thc ceremony had been performed . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

COLCHESTER . —United Lodge ( No . 6 97 ) . — The annual festival of this lodge was held on Friday , the gth inst ., when the VV . M . elect , W . Bro . Thomas Eustace , P . M ., was installed as W . M . by VV . Bro . Lieut .-Colonel H . S . Somerville Burney , a Mason of more than thirtyyears' standing , and one of the founders of No . C 97 . At the conclusion of the ceremony the following were appointed

officers for thc coming year : VV . Bro . Thomas Rix , I . P . M . ; Bros . A . Gosling , S . W . ; Thos . G . Mills , J . W . ; VV . Bro . Thomas Rix , P . M ., Treasurer ; Bros . G . A . Eustace , Sec . pro tem . ; VV . Jelley , S . D . ; C . D . Marshall , J . D . ; VV . Chapman , D . C ; A . S . Went , Organist : R . Smith , I . G . ; J . D . Duffield , E . Lowings , and G . Somerville , Stewards ; S . Munson , Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to

banquet at thc George Hotel , a sumptuous repast being provided by the hostess , Mrs . Guivcr . The usual toasts were given after dinner , and some brethren present contributed to tbe pleasures of the evening by some vocal music . Among those present , cither at lodge or at thc festive board , were the V . VV . Bro . the Rev . S . R . Wigram , D . P . G . M . Essex ; VV . Bros . Thos . J . Railing , P . G " . Sec .

Essex ; J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; E . I lenncmever , W . M . 51 ; E . H . " Crate , P . P . G . C ; VV . Basham , VV . M . 650 ; T . Jennings , S . W . C 50 ; II . Everard , Sec . 630 ; R . C Althill , W . M . 433 ; J . E . Wiseman , P . M . and Sec . 433 ; J . Downes , I . G . 433 ; W . Richey , P . M . 51 ; J . J . C . Turner , J . W . 51 ; Joseph Hanly , 51 ; anel the following members of No . 697 : VV . Bros . T . Eustace , VV . M . ; Lieut .-Colonel

H . S . Somerville Burney , P . M . ; Thomas Rix , P . M . ; Bros . A . Gosling , T . G . Mills , G . A . Eustace , VV . Jelley , Win . Chapman , C D . Marshall , G . H . Somerville , Robt . Smith , D . R . Rowbotham , E . Lowings , S . Tatcm , Jos . Sadler , A . S . Went , 'Thomas Matthcwman , R . Foster , A . Richardson , T . Downing , S . II . Ellis , II . J . Everett , )•" . E . Morris , J . D . Duffield , J . H . Boulton , and R . J . Godfrey .

MANCHESTER . —St . Thomas Lodge ( No . 992 ) . —The usual monthly niccing of this lodge was held at the Griflin Hotel , Lower Broughton , on Wednesday , April 7 th . There were present Bros . J . J . Meakin , W . M . ; J . Warren , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Thomas Ollerenshaw , J . W . ; William Owen , 'Treasurer ; Edwin Hilton , Secrctrry ; Henry Rutter , S . D . ; John Hall , J . D . ; S . J .

Salkeld , I . G . ; J . Riddell , Tyler ; J . Hancock , P . M . ; W . Cromblehome , John Hargreaves , John Brookes , George Howorth , VV . Sharpies , F . J . Garner . Visitors : T . II . Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B . E . L ., P . M . 999 and 1147 ; J . Calder , P . P . G . Deacon Derbyshire , P . M . 625 ; E . Simpson , P . M . 935 ; W . S . Clark , J . VV . 7 S ; R . R . Lisenelen , 317 ( Freemason . ) 'The loelge was opened at fi . 45 with prayer ,

and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which Bro . Garner was raised to thc Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who displayed great ability in the performance of this beautiful anel lengthy ceremony . At the conclusion of raising , and after the lodge hael been dul y lowered , a long discussion ensued as to the motion which the VV . M . had caused to be placed on the circular , viz ., raising the subscription of each member of the lodge

5 s . per annum , the extra amount to be set aside solel y for thc purposes of charity , anel ultimately the motion was carried . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren the lodge was closed in ancient form atS . 50 . The brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial supper , and spent a pleasant hour and half together , separating at 10 . 40 .

MANCHESTER . —Derby Lodge ( No . 1055 ) . — 'The installation meeting anel St . John ' s festival of this loelge was held at the Broughton and Cheetham Masonic Rooms , Bedford-street , Bury New-road , on Thursday , the Sth inst . A change in the head-quarters of this , lodge has most advantageousl y been made from the Knowsley Hotel , Cheetham , to the present address , anel any brother wbo has

visited the lodge since its removal cannot fail to be struck with the comfort and convenience now attained , and to come to the conclusion that a most desirable aim has been achieved , viz ., independence from the dictation of innkeepers , club committees , and landlords , whicb many lodges are at the present time suffering from . 'The lodge and banquet rooms are spacious and lofty , and will

comfortably seat between seventy and eighty brethren , and there is also every convenience in the ante and other rooms of the building . We understand it is the intention of the members to form themselves into a club , but the payment annually will be very small , something like 2 s ., whilst to members of the Craft not belonging to thc Derby Lodge or Chapter the subscription will be five shillings . 'The

rooms are to be open to members every evening from six to eleven o ' clock - , and the extremely low subscription should cause them to be well attended by members of the Craft residing in the neighbourhood . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . R . Boult , VV . M . ; A . Morrison , S . W . ; T . VV . Hope , J . W . ; F . H . Glendinning , P . M ., Treas . ; F . R . Cooper , Secretary ;

Joseph Snape , I . G . ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; Alfred Turner , P . M . ; John West , P . M . ; George Kenyon , P . M . ; E . Griffiths Hughes , P . M . ; J . Pollitt , P . M . ; George Sanders , James Morrison , Robert Leech , Morris Davis , Robert Kitching , J . VV . Worcliffe , Robert Williamson , D . Uutterworth , Samuel Davidson , P . Haughton , Wm . I ' odcn , Win . Jones , C . E . Johnson , and XV . Gilliland .

Visitors : Bros . Wm . Sturm , W . M . 1161 ; J . B . Broadbent , S . W . 992 ; Orland Stamp , P . M . < ; ) . ' VV . P . Salmon , P . M . 11 - 13 , P . P . G . D . ofC ; Samuel ' Hamilton , W . M . 104 s ; Henry L . Rocca , W . M . K 15 ; F . Robinson , 1534 j T . { . ' , Mullock , W . M . 204 ; Wm . Dumville ' , P . M . foil ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W . 163 ; C I / argieave , 1219 ; Win . E . Pcttitr

5 S 1 ; Hudson Lister , P . M . ion ; Nath . Dumville , P . M . 1011 ; Wm . Brandon , F . M . i 2 nj ; C . VV . Provis , P . M . 104 ; Charles Turner , 1011 ; anel R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 45 with solemn prayer , anel the minutes of thc previous , meeting were read anel confirmed . The balance-sheet was next handed round , and

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having been commented upon by several brethren , including the Auditors , was adopted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . E . Griffiths Hughes , P . M ., assumed thc chair . The VV . M . elect , Bro . A . Morrison , was in due form presented , and with all proper rite and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , Bro . E . Griffiths Hughes , P . M . On thc re-admission of M . M . ' s the usual proclamation was made to them of Bro . Morrison's installation , and thc usual salutes were ¦ riven .

Bro . Glendinning then invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . VV . Hope , S . VV . ; A . B . VVimpory , J . W . ; Joseph Snape , S . D . ; F . Cooper , J . D . ; W . Jones , Sec ; Alfred Turner , P . M ., Treas . ; F . H . Glendinning , 13 . of C , invested by P . M . West ; Robt . Kitching , I . G . : Sharpies , Davidson , and Foden , Stewards ; J . Kirk , 'T yler . 'The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens were given by Bro . P . M . Pollitt , and to thc

brethren by P . M . lurner , clearly and distinctly . Ihe ceremony throughout was done in a highly satisfactory manner by all who took part in it , notably the installation portion by Bro . E . Griffiths Hughes , P . AI ., and we should think the lodge never need go abroad for workers whilst that excellent brother dwells amongst them . Bro . Hughes having informed the brethren that it would be necessary to read thc proposed rules of thc club with a view to their

being sanctioned and adopted , proceeded to read them , and a motion was put anel carried that they be adopted , subject to alteration or aeldition at any future time . Bros . Past Masters Hughes and Peillitt , also Bros . Williamson and Davidson , thc VV . M ., Senior and Junior Wardens , were elected as executive committee of the rooms . "Hearty good wishes "were expressed by the visitors , anel the loelge was closed in peace anel harmony at six o ' clock .

At 6 . 30 the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , which augured well for the successful catering of the club in the culinary department . At the conclusion of the banquet thc usual loyal toasts were proposeel and responded to . In proposing "The Health of the Dep . Prov . Master , and the Past anel Present Prov . G . Ofiicers , " Bro . Kcn } "on remarked that lo know their Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Geo . Mellon , was to thoroughly appreciate him , and to

know he hail Freemasonry al heart ; and as regards the Provincial Grand Officers , he thought no fault could be found with them , anel they were at all times willing to elo their utmost to further the interests of Freemasonry . He hael great pleasure in asking the brethren to respond heartily to this toast , and he coupled with it the name of Bro . G . VV . P . Salmon . P . P . G . D . of C . E . L . This toast was

drank with enthusiasm , and in response Bro . G . W . P . Salmon thanked Bro . Kenyon for his kind remarks , and the brethren for responding to thc toast so cordially , and said it was no eloubt a great honour to become a Provincial Grand Officer , and one that a great many woulel be delighted to receive . The duties certainly were not very heavy , and the ability which their Prov . G . Master always displayed renelereu these eluties less onerous . For- himself he was at all

tunes ready and willing to elo al ! that laid in his power to benefit the Craft . At this stage of the proceedings , Bro . Morris Davis remarked that he had great pleasure in presenting the lodge with a small token of his regard in the shape of a loving cup . In mentioning his intention to one of the brethren some week or two back , it was suggested that it would not be an unappropriatc present , and , in asking the W . M . to accept this offering he trustee ! that love and harmony would always reign

amongst them . The VV . M ., in thanking Bro . Davis in the name ; of the loelge for bis handsome present , saiel it was not the first lime that worthy brother had exhibited his generosity and good feeling towards tbe Derb y Lodge , and be hoped sincerely that the donor would long be spared to see the cup handed round . At the suggestion of a brother , the loving cup was at once filled with champagne , and handed to each brother in succession . Bro . J . R . ' Boult , I . P . M ., in

proposing Ihe Health of the W . M ., " said it gave him great pleasure to propose the toast of the evening , anel he felt certain the brethren would take an equal pleasure in responding to it . He felt certain that in electing Bro . Morrison to fill the chair of W . M . thev hael elected the right man , and one who wtiulel be a cretltt to tbeir lodge , and that he would work up to the standard of efficiency that important ofiice required . I le felt sure that the loving cup

which Bro . Davis hail that evening presented te > the loelge woulel dining Bro . Morrison ' s yearof office be often passeel round , and whenever it was ' he ( Bro . Boult ) trusted he should be present to take a drink from it . The toast was received by the brethren with the greatest enthusiasm , and we feel sure that the LP . M . ' s remarks as to the future welfare of the lodge under Bro . Morrison ' s presidency will be fully borne out , for a more genial and highly esteemed

brother never sat 111 the chair . 'The VV . M ., in reply , said he thanked them for the high honour they had conferred upon him by electing him the W . M . of the Derb y Loelge , and he should endeavour to do his best to promote its interests . He hael in Bro . Pollitt , P . M ., one who hail been his guide and instructor during the fulfilment of the various offices which he had held , and he felt that heowcel to Bro . Pollitt the high position he had now attained , and be took this oDiiorliinitv

of sincerely thanking him , and also the brethren , for so warmly responding to the toast of his health . Bro . Pollitt , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Boult , " said it gave him great pleasure to do so . He was convinced that Bro . Boult had Freemasonry at heart , and the interests of the Derb y Lodge in particular , and that he had done bis best for the promotion of their interests during his somewhat chequered year of office . Thev all

knew that Bro . Boult had laboured tinder certain disadvantages during the past twelve months ; as very soon after he was elected to the office of W . M . the lodge had to shift its quarters to its pri'scnt abode , and , consequently , for some time they had virtually no home and had been very unsettled , and , therefore , under such circumstances Bro . Boult coulel not be expecleel tn shine to the best advantage , but , as he had before stated , he was ejuite

certain that their I . P . M . hail the welfare of the lodge at heart , and woulel cheerfull y undertake and carry out any duty to the best of bis ability the brethren might wish him to perform . Bio . Boult , in ' reply , thanked P . M . Pollitt for his kind remarks , anel said il was no eloubt a great honour to be installed W . M ., and to become a bright anel shining

star amongst bis brethren . He assured them that be felt very proud when the honour was conferred upon him , anil he trusted he had acquitted himself during bis year of office to their satisfaction . As Bro . Pollitt had stateel , he had laboured under certain disadvantages during his term of office , but now they were fairly settled in their new