Provincial Meetings.

The ceremony of installation was most impressively rendered bv Bro . John Hunt , the retiring W . M ., who thus most fittingly closed a year of steady conscientious Masonic work . Music added largely to the beautiful ( unction , and this , it may be noted , has been a distinctive feature in the lodge from its commencement . In this connecti 'n it should be mentioned that to words reflecting upon ,

and incidental to the three Craft ceremonies , selected from the Volume of the Sacred Law , by the retiring Secretary , gro . Wm . Gadsby , P . P . G . Org ; Derbyshire , suitable music has been set by Bro . T . VV . Hanfortb , Mus . Bac , Organist of the Parish Church of Sheffield , and one of the founders of the lodge . This , we are told , has been much apprecia t ed by all who have heard it , and will shortly be

published . The music is written for voices in unison , and can thus he sung by all the brethren present . The White Rose of York Lodge numbers amongst its members , in addition to Bro . Hanford , the parish church organist , several other brethren who are capable by means both of voice and instrument of adding to the pleasure which good music invariably promotes , especially at the

festive board . The brother selected to succeed Bro . Hunt in the chair was Bro . Joseph J ackman . Bro . Jackman , whose portrait will shortly appear in the Freemason , occupies a position which is peculiar . He is VV . M . nf Britannia , next to Probity , the oldest lodge in West Yorkshire , and the senior lodge in Sheffield , and now occupies the chair of the White Rose of York

bodge , which is the youngest in the province . To fill two such important posts at one and the same time it was , of course , necessary to obtain a dispensation . About this , however , there was not any difficulty , so universally well known and respected is the new VV . M . of Lodge No . 2491 . To rule an old lodge , to maintain the prestige and reputation which it has held for more than a century , is a task

calculated to test the qualities of any man ; but when that same man is called upon in addition to foster a young lodge , to guide its course and shape its destinies it implies an amount of confidence on the part of his brethren of which anyone may indeed be proud . Such , however , is Bro . Jackman ' s position . So serious a responsibility does not , [ oriuna'ely , last very long . In December , Bro . Jackman ' s

term of office in Britannia ceases , and he will then be at liberty to concentrate his energies upon the younger lodge , and exert his undoubted talent on its behalf . That he will do this consistently and earnestly those who kno * him feel confident , and we do not hesitate to prognosticate that the White Rose of York Lodge under Bro . Jackman ' s management will be as prosperous , as harmonious , and as

successful as it undoubtedly has been in the hands of Bro . John Hunt . Some account of Bro . Jackman ' s Masonic career , with other interesting particulars in his regard , will appear in our columns with his portrait . The officers whom he has chosen to assist him are selected with great care and judgment . To each , upon investment , he addressed word ; of excellent import , and expressed his confidence that ,

with their help and the sympathy of the brethren •enerally , he would be able to keep up the high reputation which the lodge had so certainly and so speedily gained . The officers tppointed were : Bros . John Hunt , P . M ., P . P . G D ., I . P . M . ; Chailes F . Ilrindley , S . W . ; William Gad , by , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., J . W . ; )« s . Craven , Tieas . ; Carl A . Hahn , Sec ; Wm . Gunslone ,

•Mi . ; George Wish , J . D . ; William Middieton , D . C . ; T . W . Hanforth , Mus . Bac , Org . ; A . N . Tucker , P . O . G . S . of W . Gibraltar , I . G . ; Dr . John Stokes and C . A . Wright , Stwds . ; and T . Leighton , Tyler . Not the least interesting episode in an altogether pleasant evening ivas the presentation of a handsome Secretary ' s jewel toBro . Wm . Gadsby . Bro . Gadsby is a founder of the lodge and by

fe energy and ability had a large share in its successful launching . As Secretary he has worked hard to promote its well-being , and the bretrnen recognising this , bestowed a well won mark of their esteem upon him . In a neat speech Bio . John Hunt made the presentation , and declared how highly they esteemed Bro . Gadsby , and how completely they appreciated his labours Promoted to the chair of

Junior Warden , Bro . Gadsby will be a difficult man to follow , as amongst his other successful achievements , in his Secretarial capacity , he was able to boast that there was not a single case of arrears in the lodge . Of the White Rose of Vork Lodge it may indeed be said , that all is order

and peace , that harmony and content prevail , and that hrotherl y love is its guiding principle . That this happy condition of affairs may continue is our earnest wish . I lie usual banquet took place after the meeting . It was largel y attended . There was a long toast list , interspersed most pleasantly with both vocal and instrumental music

ST . COLUMB . Duke of Cornwall Lodge ( No . 1529 ) . — This lodge celebrated its Festival of St . John on the 7 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , when , notwithstanding heavy 'ain , the following brethren attended : Bros . VV . Ellis , 3 , 'S , P . P . G . Purst . ; Tresidder , 099 ; S . Walters , 152 S ; ) V . II . Pope , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; John Hawken , G . B . Strihley , W . and VV . DerrickJ . D . all of 17 S 5 ; and W . VV .

; , , , Howard . The Board of Installed Masttrs included Bros . Thomas Hick , P . P . J . G . W . ; F . E . Remfry , P . P . G . S . W . ; ,,. l ) rt «'» J- James , T . Gatley , P . G . D . C ; E . W . Carus-W jlson , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Rickard , and C . Brewer . Bro . John Evans was ably and impressively installed W . M . by » r j > s . F . E . Remfry , P . P . G . S . W ., and Thomas Hicks , •''•J . G . W ., the mutical part of the ceremony being ably

^ ducted by Bro . E . Rickard . The VV . M . invested his wicers as follows : Bros . C . Brewer , I . P . M . ; Rev . J . J . fatrex , P . P . G . Chap ., S . W . ; H . J . Rowse , J . W . ; Geo . "irrow , Chap . ; T . Gatley , P . D . G . D . C , Treas . ; J . H . - ' PP , Sec ; W . Okc , S . D . ; T . B . Liddicoat , J . D . ; , "•J- Powell , I . G .: T . E . Godfrey , D . C ; W . W .

Cross'" an Org . ; P . T . Hoblyn and John Truscott , Stewards ; , ™ S . R . Liddicoat , Tyler . The lodge was beautifully ftorated by Bros . VV . Oke , T . E . Godfrey , and T . R . ' -Mdicoat . an I r l ) an f uet was beld at Bro . T . R . Liddicoat's Railway M ° . n , mereial Hotel , and between the usual loyal and jj asoriic toasts , were songs by Bros . T . li . Remfry , John aw ken , Howard , Crossman , and Benny .

p , '' JRXKK ' . S CHRISTMAS NUMIIKR is announced for J ' Ration on the 20 th instant . It consists ihis year of a tnr . i , story by the popular authoress H . Fitzgerald , cnll d ' " , n One Short Year , " and is accompanied by a pri ' fcd plate , entitled , "A Pair of Love Birds . " The Ce » 3 d .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 15 S 9 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the Sth instant . Among those in attendance were Comps . Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe , P . Z . ( Hon , Member ) , as M . E . Z .., in consequence of the absence through a severe domestic bereavement of Comp . J . VV . Gaze , C . C ., M . E . Z . ; C . Moore , G . C , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; W . Nuding , I . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z ., D . G . D . C , S . E . ;

R . Evens , S . N . ; VV . H . Clemow , P . Z . ; and F . Farrington , The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe installed Comps . Moore , as M . Ii . Z . ; Nuding , as H . ; and Evens ,. as J . ; the ceremonies being admirably performed . Comp . Capt . Walk was invested as S . E . Apologies for

non-attendance were received rrom Comps . J . W . Gaze , C . C , I . P . Z . ; T . A . Woodbridge , C . C .. P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . E . Farrington , P . Z . ; VV . Farthing , P . Z . ; and others . The presentation of a Past Principal's jewel to the I . P . Z . was postponed , and the companions passed a vote of condolence to him on the loss of his wife . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer .

The chapter was then closed . An excellent banquet followed , served under the personal superintendence of Comp . A . Clemow . The M . E . Z . presided most effectively , his personal speeches being pleasantly characterised by shafts of wit . Would that other post-prandial speakers , Masonic and otherwise , pursued the same lines .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . EDWIN EVANS , was installed VVorshipful Master of the Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , on the nth ult ., at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly Circus . Bro . Evans is a shipping agent , and has represented the White Star , Cunard , American , Allan , Dominion , and other Lines in London since I 8 79- _____

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Holland , P . M ., W . M . ; A . W . Thompson , S . W . ; Nicholls , JAV . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutlield , Sec ; Squires , S . D . ; Rymer , J . D . ; Webb , I . G . ; H . Thompson , Austin , Winsborrow , Ham , and Thomas .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit committee was received and adopted . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Thompson being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Rymer , who rehearsed the ceremony of investing the officers . Bro Holland resumed the chair . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor

assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Rymer . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . A . W . Thompson was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., when there were present Bros . G . Ridout , W . M . ; T . Smale , P . M ., S . W . ; H . C . Parker , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ;

W . E . Willby , P . M ., Sec ; A . Terry , S . D . ; W . Truman , J . D . ; T . Pringle , I . G . ; J . Mason , E . Kraus , A . Narten , S . C . Cross , H . Smith , E . Nice , and R . Sandland . Visitor : Bro . C . F . Cox , I . G . 204 S . 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 Degree . The ist Section

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Paul , Preceptor . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . S . E . Cross , candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was then resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . S . C Cross being the candidate . The 3 rd and 4 th Sections were worked by

Bro . Sandland . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the dues were collected . At the second rising , Bro . T . Smale , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . After the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . VV . Rapley , W . M . ; R . P . Upton , S . W . ; Milton Smith , J . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; R . W . Nicole , S . D . ; R . Loomes , J . D . ; D . C . Ritchie , I . G . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; A . Humphreys , S .

Rutley . T . E . Williams , H . R . Bower , C . Isler , J . Amand , A . Oldrey , M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; R . Eddie , and S . Lewis . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Oldrey being the candidate .. Bro . Rapley vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Milton Smith , and the lodge

was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Humphreys answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Humphreys being the candidate . Bro . Upton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the gth inst ., when there were present : Comps . Cope , M . E . Z . ; Pullen , H . ; Bannister , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C H . Stone , S . E . ; Barr , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Benedetti , Cureton , Cohen , A . C . Wood , Grummant , Phillips , Hinton ,

and J . N . Stephens . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cohen personating the candidate . Comp . J . N . Stephens , 141 , was elected a joining member . Comp . J . Pullen , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter was then closed .

NliW MALDEN . —DOBIK LODGK ( NO . SSg ) . —At the usual weekly meeting of this lodge , at the Norbiton Park Hotel , on the Sth inst ., the seven Sections of the First Lecture were worked . The event attracted a large number of members and visitors who assembled in response to the invitations issued by the lodge . The following were the officers for the evening : Bros . J . M . Parsons , P . M . 1564 , Preceptor , VV . M . ; T . Montague , P . M . iGiS , P . P . G .

Purst . Surrey , I . P . M . ; G . R . Scott , J . D . SS 9 . S . W . ; Thomes Welham , 19 S 7 , J . W . ; George Cowen , btwd . SS 9 , S . D . ; F . J . Whitehead , J . D . 1 S 0 . J . D . ; C T . Lewis , SSp , I . G . ; and Arthur Watkins , S . D . SS 9 , D . C . 2444 , Sec . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the sections were worked . The answers to the Sections were made by Bros . Cowen , Welham , Whitehead , Parsons , Scott ,

and VVatkm , the questions being put by Bros . Parsons , 1 st , 2 nd , and 7 th Sections ; Welham , 3 rd Section ; Scott , 4 th and Cth Sections ; and Watkin ( as W . M . ) , 5 th Section . The lodge was called off between the 4 th and 5 th Sections , when refreshments were provided at the expense of the lodge . At the VV . M ' s . rising for the second time , Bro . Montague proposed , Bro . Lew , P . M . SSg , seconded , and Bros . Salt , SSg ; Bond , W . M . SSg ; and Pearce , 227 S supported a motion of hearty thanks to the Section Workers

for the hrsi-rate manner in which they had discharged , their duties , at the same time complimenting the lodge , which had been in existence only twelve months , on its prosperity and the excellence of its work . This was unanimously carried , as was a proposition that the officers of the Dobie Lodge be offered their collars on Thursday evening , the 15 th inst ., for the purpose of rehearsing the Third Degree in preparation for the approaching regular meeting of the lodge . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge closed .

Masonic Presentation.

MASONIC PRESENTATION .

At the regular monthly meeting of the Tennant Lodge , No . 1992 , held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Working-street , Cardiff , Bro . Walter D . Deighton , in the presence of a large number of brethren and visitors , presented to the lodge a magnificent full-length portrait of the I . P . M ., Bro . F . J . Ferris Bailey . The " picture in little " is a speaking likeness , and a splendid specimen of the photographic

art . It was accepted on behalf of the lodge by the W . M ., Bro . J SHERIDAN , who , in an eulogistic speech , referred to the many services rendered to the lodge by Bro . Bailey , who had endeared himself to every member of the Tennant Lodge , and had gained the esteem and affection of every brother in the province with whom he had come into contact , lor his

kindliness of heart , and the faithful and enthusiastic discharge of his Masonic duties . Bro . BAILEY , in a feeling speech and a few wellchosen words , expressed his deep appreciation of the honour conferred upon him in deeming him worthy of finding a place upon the walls of the Tennant Lodge , in which he had taken a very great interest , and spent the happiest times of his life .

WE UNDERSTAND that ( as in the case of Marie Trevelyan ' s former work , "Glimpses of Welsh Life and Character" ) her Majesty the Queen , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , her Royal Highness the Duchess of York , and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Teck , have each been graciously pleased to accept a copy of " From Snowdon to the Sea : Stirring Stories of North and South Wales , " by Marie Trevelyan , which book has just been published by Bro . John Hogg , 13 , Paternoster-row .