Provincial Meetings.

1 . A . Macnab , J . W . ; R . G . Howson , P . M ., Chaplain . ; G . Thompson , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . B . Booty , Secretary ; W . Davev , S . D . ; W . P . Bell , J . D . ; A . J . Spinks , I . G . j Thomsas Linskill and W . H . Turner , Stwds . j W . Child and H . Bungay , Tylers j J . B . Griffiths , B . A ., I . P . M . j A . J . Bodman , P . M . ; T . Lawrence , P . M . ; T . A . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; W . T . Marshall , P . M . ; F . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J .

Graham , P . M . 521 j W . -Watson , P . M . 61 ; B . W . Richardson , 2069 ; and John Wood , 1001 . The lodge was opened , the minutes read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . J . A . Macnab , who expressed his thanks for the high compliment paid him . Bro . Thompson , P . M ., was re-elected asTreasurer . A special feature of the evening's business was a lecture given by

Bro . William Watson , P . P . G . S . of W . and Hon . Librarian of West Yorkshire , his subject being— " Freemasonry in England down to A . D . 1 S 13 . " The lecturer illustrated his address with many rare and interesting books and curios , and kept the brethren in rapt attention during his highly instructive and interesting lecture . A special vote of thanks was accorded him for his kindness in attending to

entertain the brethren with his admirable discourse . The lodge was closed , and afterwards the supper was held in the banqueting room , where the rest of the evening was spent in social harmony , duly honouring the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The installation ceremony takes place on Friday , April 14 th .

MANCHESTER . Duke of York Lodge ( No . 2449 ) . —The first regular meeting after the consecration—which we reported fully in our issue of the 4 th inst . —was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Palatine Hotel . There were all the founders present , as well as a large number of other brethren . There were three initiations , the ceremonies being performed by Bro . W . T . Scholield , W . M ., and S .

Mamelock , P . M ., Treas . A very interesting event occurred during the evening . Several presentations took place in the form of founders' jewels , which had been prepared for the occasion by Bro . George Kenning , and were particularly beautiful . All of them were of iS-carat gold , of the finest workmanship , depicting the arms , in coloured enamel , of the Duke of York . Three of them were presented by Bro .

Clement J . Hall , the first Secretary , to Bros . W . I . Schofield , P . P . G . D ., VV . M . ; F . Warburton , J . W . ; and Philip Whyman , J . D . ; and three others were presented by Bro . Philip Whyman , the first J . D ., to Bros . VV . Boden , P . M ., S . W . ; Clement J . Hall , Sec ; and R . Meggitt . D . C . We need hardly say the gifts were duly acknowledged by the respective recipients .

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . J 472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above prosperous lodge was held at the Three Crowns Hotel , on the 7 th inst ., and was in every way a most successful and pleasant one . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . C Fowling , and , the minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . VV . H . Turvey , W . G . Smith , J . M . Pettitt , J . H . Hood , W .

Oliver , and R . A . Prince , and these gentlemen , having been strongly recommended , after due inquiry , were unanimously elected . Bro . the Rev . Alfred E . Clarke , M . A ., 457 , Curate of St . John ' s , North Woolwich , was then unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge , and subsequently invested as Chaplain , for which he returned thanks . Bro . Benjamin Collup Curtis , S . W . and W . M . elect , was then presented to the W . M ., to receive

at his hands the benefits of installation , and in due course he was placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted . He appointed and invested his officers as follows Bros . C . Fowling , I . P . M . ; J . Glading , S . W . ; J . Delo , J . W . j Rev . A . E . Clarke , M . A ., Chap . ; C . H . Canning , P . M .,- P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Treasurer ; C Jolly , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Reeves , S . D . ; W . Turvey , J . D . ; C Barwick , I . G . ; J . Palmer , D . C . ; J . Baldie , A . D . C . ; J .

Savage , P . M ., W . Baker , and T . H . Lait , Stwds ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Messrs . Turvey , Smith , Pettitt , Hood , Oliver , and Redman ( the latter approved of at a previous meeting ) were then prepared , but before being admitted the Secretary read a dispensation received from Grand Lodge allowing the above candidates to be initiated in one day and in one lodge , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes of the lodge . The candidates were then

admitted and initiated by the new VV . M . in a most perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Jolly , P . M ., Sec , then gave the addresses , and so concluded the ceremony of installation . Bro . Fowling was unanimously accorded a vote of thanks for the able manner in which he had inducted the W . M . into the chair , and it was resolved that the usual testimonial to the value of five guineas be presented to him . He was also presented with a handsome and valuable Past

Master s jewel of the value of ten guineas , for both of which Bro . Fowling returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned by special train to Fenchurch-street Station , and at Bro . Start ' s splendid establishment , the London Tavern , banqueted ; the viands and wines were of the choicest , and served with lavish hospitality , thanks to Bro . Start in the lirst p lace , and to the indefatigable work of the Stewards in the next .

Among the other brethren present were Bros . Dr . W . Vance . P . M . ; C . Wood , P . M . ; A . Knight , P . M . ; J . Ives , P . M . ( Hon . ) ; F . Langton , T . Neasbey , S . Bow , R , Stephenson , E . Morgan , D . Ross , A . Wren , C . Carter , R . Alabaster , j . Ward , F . Charlton , J . Colledge , W . Steer , H . Carter , G . Webb . S . Chaplin , G ' . Wooster . 11 . Wooster , C Stamford , J . Howe , D . Tumber , C . Davidson , A . McNair , O . Stephest , II . Painter , S . Evans , J . Ireland , T .

Welch , J . Dowsett , G . P . Weaver , and VV . Harris , all of the lodge . The visitors were as follows : Bros . J . Mattey , W . M ., A . Deans , S . W ., and J . Barnes , J . VV ., of 13 ; F . Taylor , VV . M ., VV . Lawson , S . W ., II . Tufnell , J . VV ., J . 11 . Roberts , P . M ., Treas ., J . Warren , P . M ., Sec , S . E . Southgate , P . M ., C . II . Porter , J . D ., VV . Long , A . D . C , A . Walklin , J . Plume , J . Chennells , and VV . Chambers , of

700 ; W . Savle-Edwards , W . M ., I . Bilton , S . VV ., E . Sinnctt , J . W ., G . Kennedy , P . M ., F . Stretton , and G . Bull , of 153 G ; Col . C Vansittart , VV . M ., Capt . VV . E . Weston , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Kent , and Capt . Greenwood , of 2399 ; J . White , W . M ., VV . II . Ware , J . VV ., and C J . D'Oyley-Mears , P . M ., of 107 C ; C Potter , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Essex , and W . Light , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Kent , of 209 ; J . D . Woodland , P . M . lGy : II . J . Day , P . M . 1457 , P . P . G . P .

Provincial Meetings.

Essex ; J . By ford , and J . Byford , jun .. P . M ., of SyS ; W . Hewett , P . M . 957 ; J . Fox , S 60 ; G . Fennell , D . C . 1805 ; VV . Martin , SyS ; P . J . King , P . M . 211 ; J . Dickman , 34 6 ; C Hiscock , S 9 S ; C Howell , 147 ; and H . Skinner , 356 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were proposed by the VV . M ., and loyally responded to . The Worshinful Master , in resoondinsr to the toast of his

health , eloquently put by Bro . Fowling , I . P . M ., said he hardly knew how to thank the brethren sufficiently for their kind and flattering reception of the toast . Bro . Fowling had referred to him as " one of the most prominent Masons in the East of London , " but he ( Bro . Curtis ) was very much afraid he should have to wait a long while before he achieved that distinction , but meant to try to be worthy of

it some day . With regard to the position he then held , he need hardly assure them that he looked upon it as the crowning of his Masonic life , and the day as one of the proudest in his existence . He was proud of the lodge , its grand name for good working and unbounded hospitality , and hoped to be spared long to witness its prosperity and brotherly love .

The next toast was that of "The Past Masters and Installing Officer , " and Bro . Fowling having responded for the latter , the other Past Masters severally returned thanks . The other toasts were "The Visitors , " "The Initiates , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast , and then , after a

magnificent evening ' s enjoyment , the proceedings terminated . Bro . H . J . Roberts , 700 , presided at the piano , and some splendid singing by Bros . Barwick , Stamford , French , J . Plume , Delo , and others , was much enjoyed . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., Bro . Edward Webb , W . M ., presided . There was a very large assembly of brethren present on the occasion , probably on account of the treat they expected to hear Bro . Webb perform the ceremony of raising , and in this they

were not disappointed for it was beautifully rendered , Bro . A . H . Duffin giving the latter charge . The following brethren were present : Bros . G . Webb , W . M . ; G . S . Smith , P . M . ; B . Eckersley , S . W . ; C . Driver , J . W . ; J . Holroyd , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; John Waring , P . M ., Sec ; H . Waterhouse , S . D . ; J . Ogden , J . D . ; A . H .

Duffin , P . M ., D . of C ; R . W . Martin , LG . ; James Green and A . Caldwell , Stwds . ; Hy . Manwaring , P . M . ; S . Ayland , P . M . ; VV . Hands , W . Flett , W . H . Browne , G . Gaskill , J . M . Graham , P . M . ; M . Tetlow , G . Rufus , E . H . Shepherd , R . Lingard , T . E . Rigby , P . M . ; Henry Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and Thos . W . King .

SOUTHALL . Jersey Lodge ( No . 2163 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at' the Railway Hotel , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . A . Cocks , W . M . ; G . Harper , I . P . M . ; C Mead , S . W . ; W . Freemantle , J . W . ; A . J . Hanson , Treas . ; J . Tidmarsh , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; C . C Sanger , S . D . ; A . L .

Butters , J . D . ; E . H . Moseley , LG . ; R . G . Pontifex and ) . A . Webb , Stwds . ; G . L . Duffin , Tyler ; R . Hamman , A . A . Hardy , F . W . Noakes , W . H . Poole , W . W . Roaks , L . H . Walker , J . Webb , T . Payne , W . F . Sanger , W . A . Buckland , and VV . H . Mattews . Visitors : Bros . T . W . Harvey , 3 S 2 ; and W . Graves , Org . 16 S 5 . The lodge having been opened with commendable

punctuality , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The chief business ot the evening was the passing of Bros . Roaks and Matthews to the Second Degree , and the ceremony was very efficiently worked by the W . M . and his officers . Bros . VV . F . Sanger and L . H . Walker were appointed auditors of the ball accounts , and their election afforded the W . M . an

opportunity of congratulating the Committee on the brilliant success ^ which attended their efforts onj January the 20 th . The lodge was closed , and the brethren ac ' ijourned to the supper room where a most enjoyable evening was spent . Songs were given by ( Bros . Harvey , Buckland , Fewkes ,

Pontihx , and W . Graves , Org . 16 S 5 , contributed some exquisite selections on the pianoforte , which were deservedly appreciated . During the evening the list of the W . M ., who is acting as a Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , was largely augmented .

SUNDERLAND . Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —One of the largest gatherings which has ever assembled at a lodge meeting took p lace at the above lodge on the Sth instant , on the occasion of an exceptionally interesting and impressive musical ceremony being performed , under the direction of Bro . C . D . Hill Drury , M . D ., P . S . G . W ., the

service being fully choral , and taken part in by the brethren of the Durham Cathedral choir , and others . The meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , and was attended by no less than 45 Prov . Grand Oliicers , and over So other officers and brethren . The lodge was presided over by Bro . Thos . Hutchinson , Mus . Bac , Oxon ., VV . M ., who was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . C

Moor , I . P . M . ; James Lee , S . W . j VV . Scott , J . W . ; F . S . Cowper , P . P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; N . Lee , Sec . ; J . Deans , P . M ., D . C ; VV . A . Priestley , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j J . Goldman , S . D . j T . A . Milburn , J . D . j and others , who entered the room in procession , the Organist playing the "Tuscan March" ( J . E . Newell ) . 1 he lodge having been opened , the brethren rose to

receive the Prov . Grand Ulficers , who included Bros . C D . Hill Drury , P . S . G . W . ; VV . R . StaveJy , P . J . G . W . ; Rev . J . J . Brown , P . P . G . C ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec ; R . VV . Halfnight , P . P . G . T . ; J . R . Cutter , P . P . G . T . ; R . Singleton , P . P . G . D . ; C J . Seaman , P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Chater , P . J . CD . ; D . Cameron , P . P . J . G . D . ; S . Wilkinson , P . G . S . of VV . ; Thomas

Dunn , P . G . D . C ; William Barlow , P . D . G . D . C ; John M . Moore , P . G . Org . ; J . R . Pattison , P . A . G . bee ; G . U . Hall , P . G . P . ; T . Grieves , P . G . Tyler ; G . W . Hudson , P . P . G . S . ; Andrew Farmer , P . P . G . D . C . Yorks ; John C Moor , P . P . J . G . D . ; John G . Marshall , P . P .

S . G . D . ; Walter Beattie , P . P . G . Treas . ; II . C Jepps , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; VVm . Birch , P . G . Stwd . ; I . 11 . Clegg , P . P . G . S . ; M . B . Dodds , P . G . R . ; Rev . Dr . Randall , P . P . G . Chap . ; Geo . Wanless , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; D . Huntly , P . P . S . G . D . ; S . W . Raclrley , P . G . S . ; Alf . Gray , P . P . G . S . of W . ; L . R . Davits . P . P . G . Stwd . ; T .

Provincial Meetings.

Henderson , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Atkinson , P . P . A . G . D . C •Wm . Lyon , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Banks , P . A . G . D . C . ; H * H . Pinkney , P . P . J . G . D . ; A . Peters , P . P . J . G . D . ; p . " Toogood , P . P . G . Stwd . ; and others , the march from "Scipio" ( Handel ) being played . The Provincial Grand Officers were then saluted , the minutes of the last regular meeting read , and the ballot taken . Bro . Dr . Hill Drury then took the chair , and in a most impressive manner

initiated Dr . Wm . Fulton into the Order and gave the charge , the VV . M . presenting the working tools . The incidental mu ; i : consisted of the following : Opening h ymn , " Hail Eternal ! " " Largo" ( Handel ) , strings only ; "if God be for us , who can be against us " ( Handel ); " Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened" ( Handel ); " Behold how good , " Psalm 133 ( Dr . J . Clarke-Whitfield ) ; "Give alms of thy goods ; " "Senator ' s march" ( A ,

Graham ); and the closing hymn , "Now the evening snadows . " The ceremony being ended , hearty congratulations from several provinces and private lodges were given , and the lodge was closed , the Provincial Grand Officers retiring while the march from the " Occasional Overture" ( Handel ) was played . The brethren then , to the number of over 80 , adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . presided , and was supported

by Bros . Dr . Hill Drury , P . S . G . W . ; W . Staveley , P . J G . W . ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec ; and several Grand Officers . The loyal toasts were duly given , the brethren joining heartily in the National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The toast of "The R . W . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Prov . G . M . ; the V . W . Rev . Canon Tristram , Dep . Prov

G . M . ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " followed , and the ode " Hail Masonry divine , " was splendidly rendered by Bro . Whitehead , of the Durham Cathedral choir . Bro . Hill Drury , P . S . G . W ., in repl . ing for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " spoke of the great pleasure it had given him to be present and conduct the ceremony that night , and thanked the officers of the lodge for the painstaking mannei in which they had supported him , and paid a due

compliment to the musical brethren for their part . He had given them an illustration of the way in which music was adopted to increase the solemnity and beauty of their ritual , and hoped that what they had seen and heard might be the means of the introduction of more music into the work , and tend to a greater interest in the careful performance of Masonic ceremonies . He sat down amid loud applause and many hearty congratulations on the success of his efforts .

"The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec , the first Master of the lodge , and very heartily received by the brethren . The new Masonic song , " Yours Fraternally , " composed by the W . M ., Bro . Hutchinson , Mus . Bac , Oxon , was sung with great eclat by Bro . Wilkinson , and elicited hearty applause . Other toasts and music followed before the brethren

separated after having spent an evening which will long he remembered in the annals of Durham Masonry . The music was rendered by Bros . Leatham , Whitehead , and Nutton ( of Durham Cathedral ) , Lyall ( of Newcastle Cathedral ) , S . Wilkinson , and R . ii . Franklin , while the instrumentalists were Bros . Geo . Vincent and Hardy ( of Sunderland ) , Nutton and Whitehead ( of Durham ) , andj . E . Boynes ( of Darlington ) .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 3 rd inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . C E . Birch , M . E . Z . ; RadclilTe , H . ; Stevens , J . ; W . J . Collens , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; S . Cochrane , M . E . Z . designate 2345 , P . S . ; Captain T . C . Walls , 1 st A . S . ; Mapleton , 2 nd A . S . ; H . I . Lardner ,

P . Z . 1745 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C ; Weeks , P . Z . ; Nash , and Goddard , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . F . McDougall , P . Z . ; F . Graves , P . Z . »

Pearce , P . Z . ; Capt . VV . Williams , I . P . Z . j Larcombe , S . N . j and others . A sum of money was unanimously voted to the Cochrane Testimonial Fund . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet . The M . E . Z . gave the toasts briefly , but to the point , and the proceedings terminated .

Guelph Chapter ( No . 1685 ) . —A meeting of this prosperous chapter was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Leytonstone . Comp . Wni . Shurmur , M . E . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . C Rawle , H . j C G . Cutchey , J . j G . Graveley , I . P . Z . I W . G . Bridges , S . E . j J . Speller , S . N . j B . Nicholson , Treas . j A . G . Duck , P . S . j J . Holland , A . S . j C

MacColla , C . S . D . ; J . Wilson , P . Z . j D . Legg , P . Z . J D . H . M'Gowan , P . Z . j C Horst , F . Butler , Org . j ' •B . Gibbs , J . J . Caverley , W . J . H . Stephens , and RFrewcr . The chapter having been opened , four brethren were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . in a most perfect and impressive manner . The three lectures were delivered ,

and after " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed . An excellent banquet was afterwards served , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Comp . McGowan , in responding to the toast of " Th * Visitors , " thanked the companions for the hospitable manner in which they had been received . He warmly congratulated the chapter upon the unbounded success ,

which he attributed to the deserved popularity of the M . E . Z ., whose working was par excellence . He l & visited many chapters , but had never heard anything " approaching it . the companions would be glad to hear their M . E . Z . had consented to nomination for the office o > Grand Treasurer , 1 S 94 , and he had no doubt that Comp-Shurmur would be elected by an overwhelming majority .

Farrington Without Chapter ( No . iiAi ) — This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , "" the 27 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Nels " Prower , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , H . J J ' Young , P . Z ., J . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P ^' S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ' Plummer , P . S . j T . Simpson , P . Z . j and G . llerbei'i