Correspondence.

•'The Health of the Worshipful Master" was proposed ) ,.. Bro . Harding , I . P . M ., and very cordially received by the brethren . # The Worshipful Master briefly replied , thanking them for •I e kindness they hid shown him at all times , and for the nipport th ^ y were evidently prepared to give him during his vear of office . He hoped with their assistance to make the meetings more attractive , and to bring back to the lodge the

run of prosperity it had formerly experienced . •'The Initiate" wis proposed by the VV . M ., who slid he m < dit tell their brother who had just been received into the Brotherhoo d of Masonry , that the better the Mison the more proud would he be of his membership of their ancient Order , which held the foremost place among institutions formed for edifying social intercourse and the promotion of

Chirilv . Quoting a Masonic poet — " If thou ' rt a Mason in deed and thought , Lov . ng thy neighbour as Craftfin-n ough- ; Sharing thv wealth with the suffering poor , Helping all sorrow that hope can cure , All God's angels will say , ' Well done , ' Whenever thy mortal race is run . "

lie hoped their newly-made brother would consider himself p ledged to take an active interest in his lodge , and prove himself as time went on a good and worthy brother and Mason . Bro . D . C . Attwater replied in suitable terms , thanking the brethren for the hearty and kindly reception they had jrjven him .

In giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said that he was pleased to welcome that evening so many brethren with whom he had been so long connected in the work of the Islington Lodge of Instruction . Bros . Petch , Chretien , and Duncan and hi r . self , and one or two others , were the oldest members who now took any active interests in it . Bro . Duncan had just been kind enough to undertake

the joint Secretaryship with him , and thus relieve him ( the W . M . ) of some of the work during his occupancy of the chair in the parent lodge . In every properly constituted and well-ordered lodge the presence of visitors was always heartily welcomed . The Islington Lodge was thoroughly alive to its duty in that respect .

Other toasts were given , the Tyler s toast bringing to a close a most successful and enjoyable meeting . A lengthy musical programme was a most attractive feature of the evening ' s proceedings . Some high class songs were rendered with much ability by Bros . Moore , Stevenson , Isler , Newman , Amand , and the initiate , Bro . Attwater , Bro . H . Stafford Trego , Mus . Bac . Oxon , accompanying .

City of Westminster Lodge ( No . 1563 ) . —The regular meeting of this nourishing lodge was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , and was numerously attended hy members and visitors . There were present Bros . VV . H . Bolt , W . M . ; L . Maries S . W . ; T . 11 . Beach , J . W . ; E . B . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Bucks , acting Sec . ; H . Fonseca , S . D . ; J . VV . Martell ,

J . D . ; A . H . Marks , LG . ; C . Hilton , P . M . ; M . Goldstein , S . H . Fitzjames Arthur , H . Amelot , F . Dennis , W . Goldstein , ) . Railston , P . Reynolds , G . E . Highland , S . Lamothe , H . Butat , S . Fonseca , L . James , T . H . Stevens , J . Barry O'Callaghan , F . H . Limozin , M . M . Taylor , R . Goldstein , E . Kutherford , H . T . Gulliford , C . S . Gulliford , F . K . H . Chambers , W . C . Henderson , D . VV . Hollod , W .

I '' . Sanderson , T . J . Rose , C . E . Homer , VVm . Dean , T . Mollison Smith , D . Phillips , H . Clark , J . T . Townsend , E . C Wiseman , R . F . Potter , Tyler ; and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . H . Isaacs , 223 ; T . S . Smith , 177 ; E . J . Wickenden , IJCJIJ ; C . VV . Mayo ; M . Devereux , -43 "; H , T . Schwaz , 1425 ; II . Campbell , 742 ; C . A . Hooper , 1 C 13 ; T . Richards , 15 S 5 ; C . E . Eade , 075 ; J .

W . Graver , 1 S 6 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . Ihe lodge was opened , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and conlirmed , the VV . M . raised Bro . Reynolds . The ballot was then taken for the election of Messrs . David Phillips , J . Thos . Townsend , and Henry Clarke , and , it being unanimous , they were initiated by the W . M . Bros . Butat and Sanderson were afterwards passed . The W . M . did the working of the Three Degrees

m excellent form , and the lodge is fortunate in having such an efficient officer . A gentleman having been proposed for initiation at the next meet ' ng , the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of an excellent and well-served banquet . At the conclusion of the repast the W . M . gave the usual toasts with commendable brevity , and which were duly honoured .

Bro . l'ilhon , I . P . M ., in giving the toast of "The W . M ., " stated that his working was perfection . He had 'lone wonders for the Charities , and was always ready to put his hand in his pocket for a distressed brother . He heartily wished him a happy and prosperous time while he was their W . M .

1 he toast was well received , as was the Worshipful "laster on rising to respond . He was much gratified at his reception , and said that he would do his utmost to uphold the ledge . He and the lodge had the good fortune to look ' 0 the illustrious Past Masters for assistance . The Worshipful Master , in a few well-chosen words , proposed the toast of " The Initiates . " There were three

present that night , and he was very glad to receive them in the lodge . uro . I ) . Phillips responded in eloquent terms , remarking that he was very proud to be a member of the lodge where he had so many friends . Bros . Townsend and Clarke also suitably replied . I he Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " whom lie

cordiall y welcomed . uro . Hooper , in reply , complimented the W . M . on the grand working that evening . He ventured to think no other W . M . in the Metropolis could do better . Bros . Grover , Campbell , Schwaz , Lemaire , and Isaacs , a | so responded in suitable terms . '" giving "The Past Masters . " the Worshioful Master

"narked tnat 'he brethren would agree with him that they "f j- guiding stars of the lodge , and they were ever eauy wnen called upon to do anything to assist , and their advices were highly appreciated . tW U I , llnon ' LP . M ., replied . He reminded the brethren " , . as a Steward for the " Boys , " and that his list of be » ''V amounted to £ 220 odd . He was a poor of th ar l ^ 'd not ue satisfied until he made it one had if , 8 est > He earnestly urged those members who the 1 1 talready subscribed to do so , and to help him and Ulc lod ge to the front rank .

Correspondence.

Bros . Brander and Cox also responded . In eulogistic terms the W . M . gave " The Officers of the Lodge . " He was fortunate in having such good oliicers , who would doubtless hereafter give a good account of themselves , and maintain the dignity of the lodge . Bros . Beach , J . W ., and A . H . Marks , LG ., made suitab e responds . The l ' jler ' s toast . brought the happy proceedings to an end .

Dur . ng the evening Bros . Prof . J . A . Maccaun ( concertina solo ) , T . Smith , Schwaz , and Wickenden entertained the brethren . Creaton Lodge ( No . 1791 ) . —A most enjoyable meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , theyth inst ., there being presenrBros . G . E . Hisrginson , W . M . ; A . Love , I . P . M . ; G . B . lo ' uiston ,

S . W . ; C H . Bull , J . W . ; K . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., Sec " . ; R N . Larter , S . D . ; J . Frye ' r , J . D . ; P . G . Sturges , I . G . ; H . B . Jupp , Asst . Org . ; J . G . Moore , Stwd . ; J . B . Cohvill , P . M . ; A . J . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Sansom , J . Campbell-Johnstone , C ' Williams C . Langley , T . S . MMville , F . S . Thomas , J . Taylor . J . Judd , R . Symmons , G . Tremeer , G . Wedmore . C .

Marshall , and several other brethren and visitors . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . lames Taylor was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . in a most impressive and perfect manner , and Bros . C G . Tremeer , A . G . Wedmore , and C . Marshall were then passed to the Degree of F . C . A proposition was made by

Bro . E . Austin , P . M ., Treas ., and seconded by Bro . T . S . Melville ( member of the Charity Committee ) , "That the sum of 25 guineas be voted from the Charity Fund , and placed upon the list of Bro . A . Love , I . P . M ., who was representing the lodge for the Girls' Institution . " This was unanimously approved by all present , as the general funds of the lodge were in a most flourishing condition , and the

Charity Fund in particular could well afford this gift . Other business having been transacted , it was announced by Bro . J . J . Cantle , P . M ., Sec , that a very handsome phonographic album had been presented to the lodge for the purpose of preserving photographs of all the brethren . Thi « was presented , particularly to commemorate the official year of the VV . M ., Bro . G . E . Higginson , by Bro .

J . G . Moore , who had also presented a number of photographs of the highly esteemed ( founder of the lodge , Bro . Col . Creaton . These , however , were to be sold , and the proceeds placed in the Charity fund . The kindness of Bro . J . G . Moore was very graciously acknowledged by the W . M ., and the gifts accepted with cordial thanks . This concluded a most successful meeting , and , after

closing the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a tempting banquet was in readiness , and to which the company did full justice . The toast of "The Queen and the Craft" and other u ^ ual toasts were proposed in appropriate language by the W . M ., and heartily responded to , the visitors' responses particularly causing much amusement from the very brief

but pointed , way in which they were given . The musical arrangements were well presided over by Bro . H . B . Jupp , Asst . Org ., who was assisted by Miss May Jupp in her beautiful rendering of "Angus Macdonald" and "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond "; Bro . J . J . Castle , who gave " The Village Blacksmith " and " Old Pilot Jim " ; Bro . T . S . Melville in " Oueen of

the Earth" and "The Lighthouse Keeper" ; Mr . F . J . Jupp in "The Holy City , " "Never give up the Ship , " and " The Waiter " ; Bros . Elkin , Catling , and Tremeer ( glees ) " Fair F'lora decks" and " The winds whistle cold "; and Bro . Strugnell in his popular and masterly rendering of "Admiral Tom . " The harmony of the evening was greatl y enhanced by a very amusing sketch by Bro . D . Bevendge , entitled " The Coroner ' s Inquest . "

1 he 1 yler s toast closed a highly successful evening , and , although this was only an " off-night , " the support it received fairly warrants it a position among the best and most enjoyable meetings held by the lodge , one of the best features being _ that Bro . A . Love , LP . M ., succeeded in getting over £ 100 placed upon his Steward ' s list for the Girls' Institution .

Alliance Lodge ( No . 1 S 27 ) . —A meeting was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., the chair being occupied by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . G . J . Scott , and among the members and visitors present were Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . M ., P . G . W . ; Sir John Hanham , Bart . ; Baron De Bush ; H . Clarke , C . C , L . C . C , P . M ., Treas . ; Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., Sec ;

George Hand ( who is one of the candidates for the Shrievalty ); Jackson , LP . M . ; Col . L . G . Dundas , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Capt . Gordon Carey ; II . C Morris , C . C ; J . Perkins , C . C , P . M . ; ex-Sheriff Col . T . Clarke , Capt . Vickers Uunfee , S . D . ; Dr . E . Clarke , J . D . ; Capt . E . Pugh , Roberts , H . P . Monckton , Westcott , and others .

The lodge having been opened , . Mr . F . R . N . Phillips was initiated by the W . M . in a most able manner , assisted by Bros . Capt . Wright , acting S . W . ; the Rev . J . H . Smith , J . W . ; and the other officers of the lodge . The banquet was subsequently held at the Guildhall Tavern .

Southgate Lodge ( No . 1950 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . Folkes ' Railway Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes readjand confirmed , Bros . J . Powell , H . B . Brenkler , A . Annewell , and A . Hardaway were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Alf . Trewinnard , P . M . 22 S , 1603 , then proceeded to install Bro . A . Lefeber

as W . M ., the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner . The following were appointed as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . R . Newman , S . VV . ; W . T . Winsor , J . W . ; Duck , I . P . M . ; Phipos , Treas . ; Alfred II . Trewinnard , Sec . ; R . Gilmour , S . D . ; Davies , J . D . ; ( . ' . Emery , LG . ; Clarke , D . C ; Broadberry , Steward ; and Simpson , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was then

presented to Bro . Duck for his valuable services during the past year . The Auditors' Report was presented by Bro . Winsor , and accepted , it showing the lodge to be in a nourishing condition . The Masonic business being concluded , the brethren

adjourned to a banquet , presided over by the new W . M ., who , in response to the toast of his health , thanked the brethren for the honours conferred upon him after his long connection with the lodge , he being one of the founders and Treasurer for io years . The lodge was numerously attended by visitors from several lodges .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

ALTRINCHAM . Stamford Lodge ( No . 1045 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met under very painful and melancholy circumstances on Monday , the nth inst , on account of the sudden decease of Bro . Thomas Walker , S . W . and W . M . elect . Consequently the usual festival was not held , but at

the same time a large numberof brethren were in attendance to try and console each other in the irreparable loss they had sustained by the death of the VV . M . elect , who was beloved by everybody . Bro . Walker was a barrister , practising principally in the Northern Circuit , in which position he was looked upon with great respect and esteem , and had risen to eminence .

Bro . Blunsum , VV . M ., took the chair and opened the lodge , and the minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and conlirmed—with the exception of one portion , after which Bro . Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec , made a few appropriate and sympathetic remarks , and referred to the great calamity they especially experienced of one who was so good and true . Bro . F . W . R . Lindsell , P . P . J . G . W .,

in very sympathetic , genuine , and kindly terms proposed a vote of condolence with the deceased ' s family . This having been seconded , and supported by several brethren , the lodge was closed , The brethren all remained standing whilst the Organist played the "Dead March" in Saul , which was most impressive .

ASPATRIA . Solway Lodge ( No . 1220 ) . —The annua meeting for the purpose of installing the W . M . of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the Gth instant , and attracted a large gathering of brethren from the various lodges of the province , the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . H . J . Webb , being very popular amongst an extended circle of

the Craft . Bro . Webb , having been an initiate of Lewis Lodge , No . S 72 , his mother lodge , was well represented at the meeting . A number of letters of apology had been received from eminent brethren , amongst these being one from Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72 and 1660 , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . who regretted his inability to be present . Besides the officers and members of the lodge , the following from a distance were present : Bros . E . J . Burgess , P . M .

327 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Chas . Gowan , P . M . lySn , P . P . G . S . B . ; Dr . J . F . Muir , P . M . S 72 , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . deives , P . M . 327 . P . P . J . G . W . ; J . W . Hayton , 1532 ; E . G . Mitchell , P . M . 371 ; A . W . Johnston , VV . M . 872 ; Thos . Annison , W . M . 371 ; J . R . Clark , 327 ; L . kumnev , S . W . 10 S 0 ; J . A . Fowler , J . W . S 72 ; VV . J . Wren , S . W . 371 ; John Hall , 327 ; J . Brown , J . D . S 72 ; J . D . Bell , iqSoj R . Leach , J . W . 371 ; E . Hope , J . W . 327 ; D . Atkinson

, P . M . S 72 ; and J . Messenger , Tyler 371 . The Installing Masters were Bros . Frank Richardson , I . P . M ., P . G . R ., and VV . S . Pontin , P . M . 327 , P . P . G . P ., and on Bro . Webb being duly installed , he appointed and invested the following as his officers : Bros . J . Forester , S . W . ; G . H . Askew , J . W . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; W . S . Ponton , P . P . G . P ., Sec ; Rev . C .

H . Gem , P . P . G C , Chap . ; J . C . Tait , S . D . ; Dr . W . Edwards , J . D . ; J . Temperley , I . G . ; VV . Frear and J . VV . Reid , Stewards ; and VV . Railton , Tyler . On the conclusion of the lodge business , Brj . Webb invited the brethren to the Station Hotel , where a banquet had been prepared by Bro , Frear , the genial host of this well-known hotel . The menu was in every sense first-class , and Uro . Frear was highly complimented on this , the first ,

occasion of his catering for the Craft . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts customary at such gatherings received due recognition , and were both heartily proposed and responded to . Several musical brethren contributed songs , which added to the harmony of a most enjoyable evening . The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings of this rising and prosperous lodge .

BEA MINSTER . Beaminster Manor Lodge ( No . 1307 ) . — At a regular meeting of this lodge held at the White Hart Hotel on Tuesday , the 7 th instant , there were present Bros . A . Hann , W . M . ; R . R . Samson , I . P . M . ; C . M . Beament , S . W . ; VV . Oxley , J . W . ; Jas . Andrews , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; F . Kitson . Sec ; W . R . Pile , S . D . ; Rev . K . H . G . d : Castro , J . D . ; S . R . Baskett , P . M .,

P . P . G . R ., D . C ; Chas . G . Purkis , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D , Org . ; G . Roberts , LG . ; R . Toleman , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Stwd . ; J . Keech , Tyler ; | . S . Webb , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; II . Maunder , P . M . ; C . Hann , P . M . ; C . Toleman , P . M . ; J . Giles , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Hants , & c . ; VV . Frost , J . VV . 707 ; and T . A . Goodchild .

The lodge was opened , and after the minutes ot ' . he former meeting had been read and cinlirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . F . Cooper , 707 , as a joining brother , and proved favourable . Bro . Gsodchild was passed to the Second Degree in an able manner by the W . M . The charge to the initiate was impressively rendered by Bro .

Wells . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The only toasts honoured were "The Oueen and Craft , " "The Initiate , " aid " l ' he Visitors . "

D 1 DSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Didsbury I lotel . There was a large attendance of brethren . There were two initiations , the ceremonies being performed b y Bro . F . Stretch , W . M ., and Bro . C E . Towell , I . P . M . The following brethren were present : Bros . F . Stretch , VV . M . ; C . E . Towell , I . P . M . ; George Alfred Myers , S . W . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; J . M . Veal , Sec . ; J .

Walker , S . W . j F . Thomas , J . D . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., D . C ; Jos . Ward . I . G . j James Sharpies , F . Morgan , and Julius Laurisch , Stwds ; VV . VV . Wilkinson , A . R . Brett , John Moore , J . W . Moore , J . J . Booth , William Sharpies , W . J . Barker , R . J . II . Sayers , Harry Shuter , ' E . W . Rowsell , F . J . Ratchford , J . Dearnaley , C Worstencroft , F . B . Ratchford , Josepn Smith , and 11 . Ashton Kay .

HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . iooi ) . —The regular meeting of the ah : we lodge was held on Friday , the ioth instant , at the Masonic Hall , the following being present : Bros . K . II . Walters , VV . M . j