Provincial Meetings.

S . D . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; and H . H . Room , P . G . Sec The lodge was then closed and adjourned , and the brethren proceeded to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . In consequence of the lateness r-f the hour the speeches were few and brief . Bro . W .

Fisher , Prov . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of Ihe Provincial Grand Officers ; " Bros . Toulmin , jun ., and W . H . Saunders , tor "The Past Masters ; " Bro . Perry , for "The Visitors ; " Bro . Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , for "The Masonic Charities ; " and B-os . Briggs , Walls , Davis , and Linnell , for " The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

URMSTON . Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . Hardwicke-Alarsh , W . AL ; W . H . Jolliffe , S . W . ; F . Stretch , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., " P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; George R . Lloyd , P . M ., Prov . G .

Teeas ., Sec ; John Walton , jun ., S . D . ; Walter Bowers , J . D . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., VV . M . 359 , Prov . G . D . C , D . C ; G . G . Mends , Org . ; R . W . Fowler , LG . ; J . Ormrod , T . French , W . Hallard , J . Plowman , and F . P , Aloles , Stwds . ; E . Roberts , P . M . ; R . Swindells , I . P . M . ; J . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Peter Heaton , P . AL , P . P . G . S . ; John Bowers , P . M . ; John Walton , P . M . ;

H . H . Jones , and G . G . R . Mends . Visitors : Bros . J . J . Lambert , 13 S 7 , P . P . G . R . ; John Read , W . AL 317 ; Thomas T . Sefton , S . W ., W . Al . elect 1773 ; W . Mostey , J . W . 1773 ; A . H . Smith , 317 ; Yeb . K . Haddad , 317 ; Thomas Notion , 11 S 2 ; W . Swindley , 221 G ; and Fred . Morgan , 2359 . The lodge was opened by the W . AL , and the minutes ol

the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Air . James Smith , and was declared unanimously in his favour . The W . Al . informed the brethren that , owing to a family bereavement , Mr . Smith could not be present that evening , but would be present at the next meeting . Bro . G . G . K . Alends was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . AL Bro . E . Roberts ,

P . AL , was unanimously elected Tyler during the pleasure of the lodge . The VV . AL informed the brethren of the great success attending the Alasonic church service held on Sunday , the 12 th inst ., at the parish church , Urmston , in aid of the Alasonic Charities , when the collection realised £ 23 5 s ., and he was pleased to say that several brethren who could not be present at the service had sent in their

donations . He took that opportunity to thank those brethren of the Urmston Lodge who were present at the service for the assistance he received from them . The W . Al . then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . the Rev . H . Bethell-Jones , ALA ., P . P . G . C , Vicar of Brooklands , for his kindness in preaching the sermon , also to Bro . the Rev . E . Hareivood-Cooke , ALA ., P . P . G . C ., Vicar of Urmston ,

for the use of the church and schools and the kindness and assistance he gave him previous to the service ; also 10 Mr . Heald , the Organist , and the choir , who had worked very hard indeed to make the musical portion of the service a success . The Worshipful Alaster said they had succeeded beyond his expectations . The anlhem , " Behold how gcod and jojful a thing it is for

brethren to dwell together in unity , was most effectually rendered . The three proposals were seconded and carried unanimously by the brethren present . 'The W . Al . requested the Secretary to write a letter to Bros . Jones and Cooke , also to Air . Heald and choir , expressing the thanks of the brethren of the lodge , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . Bro . G . G . Alends wished to

present to the lodge ( as a memento of his son being raised to the Sublime Degree of a Al . M . ) a set of gavels and sounding boards for the use of the lodge . The VV . AL expressed his appreciation of such a spleniid present , and it gave him great pleasure in accepting them . The gavels are made ot light oak , with the square , level , and plumbrule inlaid in silver . The sounding boards were also of

light oak . The above were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . Bro . R . Swindells said he had great pleasure in presenting to the lodge three new collars . The W . AL said it gave him great pleasure in accepting them . Bro . J . Plowman presented a very handsome table-cloth for the use of the social board , which supplied a long-felt want , 'The VV . AL expressed his thanks to Bro . Plowman , and the great

pleasurcit gave him in recemngsuchahandsomeand valuable table cloth . Bro . J . Ormrod presented 12 lamps also for use at the social board , and the W . AL said it gave him great pleasure in receiving them . It was proposed and seconded , and carried unanimously — " That the best thanks of the lodge be given to Bros . Mends , Swindells , Plowman , and Ormrod for their handsome and useful

presents to the lodge , and that the same be reco ded on th : minutes of the lodge . " The W . AL gave notice that the annual ball would be held on Friday , December 15 th , in the Schools , Higher-road , Urmston "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting

brethren , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with recitations and songs . The 'Tyler ' s toast brought to an end a most enjoyable evening .

YORK . Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . — The annual meeting took place on Alonday last , when there was a large altendance of members and brethren , including 2 J Past Alasters . Amongst those present were Bros . Ihe Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . ; AL C . Peck , Prov . G . Sec ; VV . II . Cowper , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg . ; J .

Todd , P . AL 23 G , P . P . G . W . ; AL Rooke , P . AL 23 G , P . P . G . D . ; J . S . Rymer , P . AL 23 G , P . P . G . Reg . ; Sir F . Milner , Bart ., P . AL 1611 , P . P . G . W . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . 1 G 11 , P . P . G . D . ; G . Balmford , P . AL 23 G , P . P . G . O . ; VV . U . Dyson , P . M . 1 C 11 ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; and others . M'The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., assisted by Bro . Geo . Lamb

P . AL , P . P . G . D ., the following forming the complete working staff of the lodge for the year : Bros . | . L . Spetch , W . AL ; J . II . Shonksmith , I . P . AL ; Jas . Smith , S . VV . ; F . VV . Halliwell , J . W . ; Rev . R . I ' . Tennent , Chap . ; G . Balmford , P . AL , Treas . ; | as . Kay , Sec ; VV . S . Child , Org . ; A . Archer , S . D . ; F . H . Vaughan , J . D . ; G . G . Pook , D . C ; J . T . Chambers , I . G . ; W . Sykes and A . Humphries , Stwds . ; and T . Dunlop , Tyler . Bro . Geo .

Provincial Meetings.

Lamb , P . M ., is again the Preceptor for the year , whilst the valuable library , & c , is still in the hands of Bro . Whytehead , P . M . Bro . J . Blenkin , P . AL , was again elected Charity Representative . The Auditors' report showed a good balance in hand . The banquet was held at the Station Hotel , and was a great success .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 1589 ) . —The installation meeting of this civic chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the gth inst . Among those present were Comps . Lieut .-Col . J . W . Benningfield , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Gaze , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; F . Farrington , P . Z ., Treas ., acting J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; H . H . Nuding , S . N ., J . elect ; R . Evens , P . S . ;

W . E . Farrington , P . Z . ; H . Clemow , P . Z . ; and Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe , P . Z . ( Hon . Mem . ) . Comps . Heath and Alarvin were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe impressively installed Comp . J . W . Gaze as First Principal , and Comp . H . H . Nuding as Third Principal . Theinstallation of

Comp . C . Aloore , C . C , as H ., was postponed . The following investitures took place : Comps . Capt . T . C Walls , S . E . ; R . Evens , S . N . ; T . Anthony Woodbridge , C . C , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe for his services as Installing Principal . A Past Principal ' s jewel was then presented to Comp . Lieut .-Col . J . W . Beningfield ,

I . P . Z . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . T . A . Woodbridge , C . C , P . Z . ; C Moore , C . C , H . elect ; R . Skelton , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a well-served banquet , under the personal

superintendence of Comps . A . Clemow and Evens , and which gave every satisfaction . Upon the removal of the cloth , the Al . E . Z . gave the numerous toasts with pith and humour . The proceedings were not protracted , but were most enjoyaole and entertaining .

SALFORD . Starkie Chapter ( No . 935 ) . —The yearly installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Adelphi House . There was a lame gath » ring of companions to witness the different ceremonies , which were beautifully rendered by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H ., installing the Z ., and Comp . J . Armstrong installing the 2 nd and

3 rd Principals , the latter investing and addressing the officers , and the former giving the addressee to the Principals , officers , and companions generally . The following a e the list of officers for the ensuing year : Comps . John Willums , Al . E . Z . ; VV . H . Southern , H . ; VVm . C . Royle , J . ; Evan Williams , P . P . A . G . Scj ., Treas . ; E . Meggitt , S . E . ; Warburton , S . N . ; W . R . Sharp . P . S . ; G . W . Ho . ve ,

ist A . S . ; and C . Coombes , 2 nd A . S . Before the chapt- r was closed , Comp . E . Williams presented , in the t ame of the chapter , an exquisite P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . F . VV . Lean , P . Z . He spoke in very hit > h terms of the merits of Comp . Lean , who was one of the founders of the chapter , and had done wondrous work during its existence . The gift was graciously acknowledged by Comp . Lean . Comp . Lean

P . Z ., proposed a vote of thinks to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , who had on that and every previous installation meeting , always come to their aid , and had so ably performed the duties of the day . Comp . Sillitoe responded , and commented at length upon the assistance he had received at the hands of Comp . J . Armstrong , P . Z ., and he spoke in high praise of the manner

in which he ( Comp . Armstrong ) had performed the portion of work allotted to him , and it gave him very great pleasure to see there was a companion who was taking such an interest in the chapter , and he predicted that if Comp . Armstrong continued his zeal in the Royal Arch Degree , he must become a very prominent officer in the important Province of East Lancashire . Comp . Armstrong responded ,

saying that what he had done that day was a great pleasure to himself , and if the companions appreciated what he had done it was very pleasing to himself . It was not much trouble to him to perform any ceremony in Alasonry either in the Craft or Arch Degree , but what he did he always enjoyed . The chapter was then closed . The following were present : Comps . F . VV . Lean , Al . E . Z . ; J . Williams , H . j W . H . Southern , J . j VV .

C Royle , S . E . ; E . Aleggitt , P . S . ; J . Armstrong , P . Z , P . G . D . C ; W . T . Warburton , J . J . H . Ormerod , John Jackson , Evan Williams , P . P . A . G . S . ; C G . Coombs , G . W . Howes , E . Bradbury , and W . R . Sharp . Visitors Comps . Buckley Car , P . Z . ; J . Marshal , P . P . G . P . S . ; VV . Godby , P . Z . ; R . Broadhurst , G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org . ; G . V . Blaikie , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; and J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction .

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammeismith , when there were present Bros . H . Foreman , VV . AL 1275 , W . M . ; Edward Fox , S . VV . ; H . Scharien , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . AL , Sec . ; R . Reid , S . D . j H . Bone , J . D . ; J . Banks , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . AL , & c . j A . Williams , W . M .

834 ; W . Hinds , Rogers , J . A . Dennis , H . Pearson , W . Hide , H . Clarke , D . Cronin , and H . Blackman . 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 , and Bro . H . Pearson having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was

examined and entrusted . Ihe lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raiting was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Bone , Hide , and Fox , under the direction of Bro . J . Collings . Bro . Fox was elected W . M for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . W . Hillier * W . M . ; T . Biggs , S . W . ; Hide , J . W . ; A . Williams ' P . AL , Preceptor ; AL Spiegel , Sec . ; Whiteley , S . D Bone , J . D .,- - Dennis , I . G . j J . Davies , P . M . ; R . H ' Williams , P . AL ; F . Craggs , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M ' .

Powell , Gatlift , Reid , and Kirkham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reid being the candidate . The 7 th Section v .-as worked by Bro . Reid the questions being put by Bro . J . Davies . The ist Section

was worked by Bro . Bone , and the 2 nd by Bro . Gatlift questions being put bv the W . M ., Bro . Hillier , and the 3 rd Section by the brethren . After the usual rising , Bro . Biggs was elected W . Al . for the next meeting . Several communications were received from various brethren of their intention to be present on the 25 th instant , when the 15 th Sections will be worked , and the lodge was closed in due form .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekl y meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Comps . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , H . ; Patrick , J . ; Dunn , S . N . j Cureton , S . E . j Plant , P . S . j T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor j Elgar , Salmon ,

Powell , and H . G . Martin . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Elgar personating candidate . Comp . T . Grummant , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for next meeting , when an installation will be rehearsed .

O Ur Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters .

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . | OHN MASON . Bro . John Mason who , on Saturday , the 4 th instant , was for the second time installed Master of the Elliot Lodge , No . 1567 , Feltham , of which in 18 75 he was the principal founder and first W . M ., has had a long , busy , and successful career in Masonry , his connection with the Order dating from the 5 th January , 1865 , when he was initiated into its mysteries in the Lodge

of Harmony , No . 309 , Fareham , of which he is at the present time one of the oldest members . In 1873 he joined the Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 , and the Era Lodge in 1875 ; while in the latter and subsequent years , he assisted in founding the Chislehurst Lodge ,

No . 1531 , the Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 , and the Pimlico Lodge , No . 1772 . In 18 7 6 the late Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., was pleased to appoint him one of the Prov . G . Stewards of Middlesex , and the year following conferred upon him the higher , yet well-deserved honour of Prov . S . G . Deacon . He was exalted to the

Royal Arch Degree in the Domatic Chapter , No . 177 , in 1875 , being subsequently elected joining member of the Royal Aliddlesex and Mount Lebanon Chapters , Nos . 1194 and 73 respectively . He rose in time to the chair of First Principal in the latter , and in 1878 was one of the founders of the Era Chapter , No . 1423 , and the Eclectic , No . 1201 . In 1876 he was appointed Prov .

G . Organist of Aliddlesex , and in 1888 Prov . G . D . C In Mark Alasonry his career has been even more distinguished . He was advanced in 1875 in the Thistle Lodge , No . 8 , of which some years later he was installed W . M . In 18 77 he was founder and first W . AL of the Hammersmith—now the Earl of Carnarvon- - Lod No . 311 and in the year following was appointed

ge . , Prov . G . M . O . of the late Province of Middlesex and Surrey . In 1887— the year of the Queen ' s Jubilee—his Royal Highness the Grand Mark Master conferred upon him the collar of G . S . B . of Grand Lodge . I " May , 1875 , he was installed as a Sovereign o ' the Order of Rome and Constantine in the Premier

Conclave , and the following year was elected on the Grand Senate and appointed Inspector of Regalia-In 1878 he was made an Intendant-General Unattached , and , in consideration of his great services to the Order , was made Grand Junior General . At the present time he is Recorder of his mother conclave , and a