Provincial Meetings.

HAMPTON COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —An emergency meeting was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 19 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bios . T . Grant , W . M . ; H . J . Bond , S . W ., W . M . elect j J . Spooner . ] . W . ; . . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., G . Stwd .. P . P . G . W ., Sec . ; W . T . Peat , P . P . G . Org .,

S . D . ; Rice , J . D . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M .. P . P . G . D . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; E . Dare , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Sapsworth , I . P . M . j and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bros . G . Bond and F . Alexander vvere raised to the Third Degree . The ballot was

then taken on behalf of Mr . Edwin Cheel , and it being unanimous , he vvas impressively initiated by the VV . M . The accounts of the Treasurer having been audited , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . IOOI ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Friday , the gth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . J . A . Macnab , W . M . ; VV . Davey , S . W . j A . B . Bootv , J . W . j Geo . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . j W . P . Bell , Sec ; A . J . Spinks , S . D . j T . Linsk . l , J . D . j

W . H . Turner , I . G . j E . Seaborne , Org . j W . Child , Tyler ; H . Bungay , Asst . Tyler . T . A . Marsh , P . M . ; A . J . Bodman , P . M . ; R . H . Waters , I . P . M . j T . Lawrence , P . M . j F . Smith , P . P . G . D . C . j M . BIume , P . P . G . O ., P . J . W . j and A . VV . Lowe . Visitors Bros . A . A . Honey , I . Akans , S . W . 1034 ; D . Scoby , 236 ; B . Boulton , P . M . " , P . P . G . Treas ., & c ; C . C . Trim . 50 ; M . W . DunscombeI . G . 103 ; and B . W . Richardson , 20 C 9 .

, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . Lowe was then passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being very ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Macnab . Bro . Thompson , P . M ., Treas ., then cave very impressively a definition of the following

Masonic attributes , viz .: brotherly love , relief , and truth , faith , hope , and Charity , temperance , fortitude , prudence , and justice , and virtue , honour , and mercy , all present being very much pleased . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered , the lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall .

LIVERPOOL . Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1035 ) . —The annual installation in connection vvith this lodge took place on Thursday , the Sth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Westminster-road , when Bro . John Tunstall , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., vvas duly installed VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months . The ceremony vvas admirably performed by Bro . John

Newell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., in the presence of a large number of brethren . The following vvere appointed ofiicers of the lodge : Bros . VV . Peters , I . P . M . ; Z . Davies , S . W . ; John Jones , J . W . ; C . Burchall , P . AL , Treas . ; James Edwards , Sec . ; H . B . Hankin , S . D . ; J . 1 .. M . Walker , J . D . j John Davies , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Hudson , Org . ; E . H . Coslett , I . G . ; S . Gorfunkle , F . B . Duncan , Thos . Hurst , and George Roberts , Stwds . ; and Edward VVatson ,

Tyler . Among the brethren representing other lodges were Bros . R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; J . Whalley , P . P . G . D . C ; J . N . Patterson , P . P . G . D . C ; R . G . Bradley , P . G . S . ; Robt . Shacklady , P . M . 249 ; D . Lloyd , P . M . ( . 6 7 ; 1 . Bowyer , P . M . 667 j W . H . Tyerman , P . M . 7 S 6 j VV . Sutherland , I . P . M . 10 Q 4 j I . Procter , I . P . M . 66 7 j John Milne , VV . M .

1756 j P . Armstrong , VV . M . 724 j and J . P . Day , VV . M . 1094 . Bro . John Tunstall , W . M ., P . P . G . P ., on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . Wm . Peters , I . P . M ., with a handsome gold Past Master's jewel , suitably inscribed , in recognition of his valuable services during the year .

RAINHAM . Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 2184 ) . —The first meeting of the above excellent lodge took place at the Phoenix Hotel , on Thursday , the 25 th ultimo , and vvas both a remarkable and enjoyable one . The Jodge vvas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . T . Ringrose , who , in a peculiar ritual restricted to but one

English lodge that vve have ever seen it worked in—the Temperance-in the-East—initiated Mr . Edward Cook . Bro . C . T . Tijou , Asst . Purst . of the Grand Lodge of England , was present , and was accorded Grand honours , for which he returned thanks . The lodge vvas magnificently furnished , every article being presented by the brethren of the lodge , as follows : Bro . F . J . Eedle , P . M ., J . W ., the three

pedestals , the fronts being beautifully carved with the arms of the lodge ; Bro . Joyce , the three candlesticks , wrought in the shape of the three principal architectural pillars , with handsome electro-plated holders ; Bro . C Jolly , P . M ., Sec , presented velvet cushion and sword ; Bro . C . T . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., the Bible ; Iiro . S . Carlton , set of ivory gavels and blocks ; Bro . Dale , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd .,

skull and crossbones ; Bro . kingrose , tripod and pulley , and rough and smooth ashlars ,- Bro . C . Canning , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., the Third Degree sheet ; Bro . Catt , square and compasses ; Bro . Reyrolds , Deacons' wands and kneeling stools ; Bro . Campbell , ballot box ; Bro . Barnes , working tools ; and Bio . Penny , charity box , in shape ol heavy maule . The tracing boards are promised , while the

lodge carpet and officers gauntlets are already in the possession of the lodge . Before the lodge was closed , Iiro . Tijou congratulated the lodge on its handsome quarters , and also upon the real Masonic spirit that must have influenced the brethren to furnish the lodije so admirably . In a large lodge , in a large town he should not have been surprised , hut in a small lodge

like that , and in a small town like Rainham , it not only surprised but delighted him , and he felt sure that at its new home the lodge would soon become one of the most influential in the Province of Essex . No less than live nominations of candidates vvere made for the next meeting , and then the lodge vvas closed . A really superb banquet was provided by llro . Joyce , and

splendidly served , vvhich vvas much appreciated . Bro . Joyce also provided several professional brethren to aid the harmony , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Among the brethren present were Bros . T . Ringrose , W . M . ; C . T . Lewi ., P . M .. P . P . G . Std . Br ., acting S . W . ; F . J . Eedle , P . M ., J . W . ; C . Canning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; C . [ oily , P . M ., Sec . ; I . Barnes , S . D . ; S . Carlton , | . D . ; W . Reynolds , l . G . ; _ . D . Campbell , D . C . ; G . F . Penny , A . D . C . ; W . Barrett , Org . ; J . W . [ ovee , I .

Provincial Meetings.

McHugo , | . Ives , Tyler ; C Tijou , A . G . P . England ; R . Smith , P . M . 27 ; H . Pammant , I . G . 700 ; A . Baldock , ] 343 . G . Jennings , 1100 ; J . Berther ; and W . Garvey ,

1743-THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —This lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Peace Hall . Present : Bros . f . Constable , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M . ; S . H . C . Ashlin , ' I . P . M . ; J . H . Bletcher , Almoner ; G . Kenyon , S . W . ; W . Martin , J . VV . ; A . Goodhind , S . D . ; T . Barber , | . D . ; F . T . Turner , I . G . j

VV . P . Robotham , Sec . ; B . Maskill , Stwd . ; G . Eland , E . Hirst , and F . Pine , Tyler . The lodge having been opened , Bro . E . Hirst was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., Bro . Ashlin giving the charge . The

VV . M ., in the name of the P . G . M ., invited the brethren to a meeting of Prov . Grand Officers and brethren to the laying of a foundation-stone by Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcwrfoe , Dep . G . M .. a . HaWa-x , on tt __ 17- tv vt _ , t . A ballot vvas taken for Mr . W . T . Chambers , vvhich the W-M . announced as unanimous . The lodge vvas then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) . — This lodge held its last meeting for the season on the 25 th ult . at Anderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street . Among those present vvere Bros . Huish , W . M . ; Monson , S . W . ; Wadham , J . W . j Larter , J . O . j J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . j Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Beard , S . D . ; S . H . Parkhouse , I . P . M . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ; Skinner ,

P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Rickwood , P . M . ; and Ellis , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the pleasing duty of presenting Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , I . P . M ., with a Past Master's jewel devolved upon the W . M . The recipient was too unwell to attend the previous meeting to install his successor . Apologies for

non-attendance were n-ceived from Bros . F . C . Frye , M . P ., P . M . ; Dr . Pocock , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . M . ; Dr . Kiallrnark , M . O . ; G . Gardner , S . O . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The W . M . presided most ably . The long list of toasts received jull justice , and a most pleasurable evening was spent .

Hibernia Lodge ( No . 431 ) . —We can imagine no greather pleasure or satisfation than for a father to be a witness of and to assist at the installation into the chair of W . M . of his own son , but when that installation is attended with surroundings rendering the ceremony doubly impressive , and that the proceedings were honoured vvith the presence of the highest and most distinguished of the

leaders of the Order then , indeed , the cup of satisfaction must be full to the brim , and parental pride , and parental pleasure be feelings worthy of honest envy and fraternal admiration . Such may well have filled the heart of that excellent and popular brother Richard Clowes , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., when his son , Bro . Percy Clowes , vvas installed by special dispensation into the chair of the lodge by Bro .

Gerald Noel Money , Prov . G . M . of Surrey , in the presence of Bro . Lord Euston and several Grand Officers . Amongst those present on the occasion we noticed Bros . C . F . Matier , G . Sec , Freeman , Wright , Jabez Church , Balfour Cockburn , A . R . Carter , Major Carrell , C . H . Driver , Lamette , R . Clowes , Money , and many others . Wc wish Bro , Percv Clowes a most successful year of office .

CHESTER . Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 196 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the Sth inst . Thc lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Woolley , assisted by Bros . John Morris , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; J . S . Warren , S . W . j Capt , Cooper , R . A ., J . W . j G . P . Poole , M . O . j J . Clarke , S . O . j G . Forester , J . O . ; Herbert Ellis , P . M . ; P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; Dr . Burges , P . M ., I . G . ; M . Grant , T .

Edwards , R . G . Hawkins , R . C . Davis , Robert Cams , and T . VVatson . Visitors : Bros . T . Fox , East Indies , and J . C . Robinson , P . M . 65 , P . P . G . D . C . Lancashire . The ballot was taken for seven brethren , vvho were declared duly elected . They were then advanced '_ y the VV . M ., ibly assisted by Past Masters Bros . Morris and Ellis .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 )—A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Ollive , VV . M . ; Stutfield , S . W . ; Thomas , J . VV . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , P . M ., Sec ; Benson , J . D . j anil Moni _ h , l . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ol the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The

ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Tucker acting as candidate . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Morrish , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 1 st and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , an ! the

dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Stutfield •"as unanimously elected W . M . for the n' -xt meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the 1 1 Ige was closed . LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting was held at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxfordstreet , W ., on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst . Present 1 Bros . Osborne , W . M . j I HI , S . W . j Mason , J . VV . ;

Paul , Preceptor ; Willby , Hon . Sec ; Bcnnctr , J . D . j Walker , J . D . ; Bray , l . G . ; Thorn , and Hemming . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being the

candidate . Ihe W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Joseph Bennett , 94 ' * , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose far the second time , and the S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , anil appointed his ofiicers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 1158 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester street , Kennington-road , on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., wh » " there vvere present Bros . Horton , W . M . ; Moss , S VV " Dickenson , J . W . ; Wise , P . M ., Preceptor j Wood , P M ' S . D . j Beecroft , J . D . j Taylor , l . G . j Wooll , Sec ¦ ' Green , Whitney , Austin , P . M . j and Whitingj P . M . ' '

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed . Bro . Green personating the candidate . Bro . Whitney worked the ist Section of the lecture , and the 2 nd was worked by Bro . Wise , P . M The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and 13 ro " Wise , P . M ., worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . The W . M rose

. for the first time , dues were collected and Bro . Taylor 1 ^ elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Moss vvas unanimously elected W . M ., for the next meeting , and officers vvere appointed in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary announced that the ceremony of installation would be : rehearsed at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lod ge vvas closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the ' 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Barr , VV . M . Reilly , S . W . ; Telling , J . W . ; J . Hooper , P . M ., p ra . ceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C H . Stone , Sec . ; Lord S . D . ; Cornford , J . D . ; Pack , I . G . ; King , Rice , Asst .

Sec . ,- Orton , Christmas , Pike , Clarke , C . W . Stone , Sparks , Cooke , and Niblett . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Cass having offered himself as a candidate , vvas entrusted and retired . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cass passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Barr vacated the chair in favour of Bro ,

Telling , J . W ., vvho repeated the ceremony , Bro . Pike as candidate . Bro . J . Hooper , P . M ., VV . M . elect 1320 , invested his officers , after vvhich Bro . Reilly was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Cass having given notice of motion— "That the lodge adjourn from June 2-th to ( the first Monday in September , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . Bradley , VV . M . j Hambly , S . VV . j Shipton , J . W . ; Foan , Preceptorj Hoggins , Asst . Preceptorj Geo . Reynolds , Treas . and acting Sec . j Jams , S . D . ; Morrell , J . D . j VVatson , I . G . j Seary , Org . ; " May ,

Walker , Harris , Kirk , Dukas , Snow , Downes , Smart , Forrester , Ham , Warwick , Norrington , Goivanni , Shipton , and Avergini . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Jones worked the ist Section , and the Assistant Preceptor the ind Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . vacated the chair

in favour of Bro . Jarvis , S . D . Bro . Jones having offered himself as a candida te for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , the dues vvere collected . On rising for the second time , Bro . HamMy vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On risingfor the third time , nothing further offering for the goodof Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1677 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Northampton Arms , Goswell-road , E . C , when there were present Uros . F . A . Barth , W . M . ; Willison , S . W . j Shackell , P . M .. J . W . j Weedon , P . M ., Preceptorj E . Dimes , Sec . ; Dr . j . H . Frye , S . D . j F . G . Scheib , J . D . j and J . D . Spires , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony

of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Robinson acting as candidate . Bro . Robinson answered the questions leading to tne Second Degree . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Scheib answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . ihe lodge vvas resumed in the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and Bro . Willison was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then

closed . KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms I lotei , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were PJf " * Bros . H . R . Elkin , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j W . B . Neville , J . W . ; R . II . Williams , P . M ., Deputy I receptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . lhwaites , S . U .. I . I . Rumbal , I . U .: R . Nicholson , I . G . j A . William .

W . M . 834 ; L . Beale , and J . If . Neville . The lodge was opened according to ancitnt cust -m . 'j * 1 st and 2 nd Sec ions of the First Lecture vvere worked "V the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Hellier . _ . * " Beale offered himself as a candidate for passing , and na'i"S becn proved in the usual manner , was entrusted . I he lodg was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony hearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Uegrc ; Bro . Hillier was elected VV . M . tor the next meeting "

the lodge was closed . CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting *« ' $ on Saturday , the io ' . h inst ., at the Windsor G ^ iiaiii " . King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . A . " . Preceptor , W . M . j McDermott , S . W . j Whit . l- ) . K ' F . Craggs , P . M ., acting as Preceptorj M . Spiegel . » ¦ Hide , S . D . j J . Brown , J . D . j Gumming , V f - > '' ' a Baxter , Powell , and I . tid . Visitors : Bros . Hattan

Arnlield . , , i . . _ * t The lodge wis duly opened , andthe minutes 01 i » a meeting vveie read and confirmed . Bro . Reid '' j | , e candidate for passing , vvas examined and entruste "' 0 ny lodge vvas opened to the Second Degree , and the ce ^ , ot passing was rehearsed . Bro . Hatton being . _ . )( j g . ¦

date for raising , was examined and entrustec * . 0 | vvas opened in the I bird Degree , and the cerenw - ^ raising rehearsed . 'The W . M . rose forthe first tun j ^ Bros . Hatton and Arnlield were duly elec A A ne *' members . Bro . McDermott was cl cted VV-M . ^\ j „ meeting . The lodge congratulated Bro . A . Wi lia ?^ eneral the Preceptor , 011 his election to the Board 01 Purposes . The lodge was then closed .