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moved the remainder of the evening was spent in the manner customary at the lodge . The Cabbell glee party rendered several very nice glees , which contributed in no small measure to the musical portion of the evening . During the evening "The Health of the Honoured Secretary , Bro .

George Baxter , " was proposed by the W . M ., and drunk with Masonic musical honours . Hewell deserves the high respect and esteem in which he is held , not only by members of this lodge in particular but by the Masons of the province generally .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting on the 7 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms at the Athenaeum . The Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Aldous , presided , supported b y his respective officers . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed ,

and subsequently Bro . Irvin was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the Worshipful Master , the historical portion being given by Bro . Taylor , I . P . M . Several communications and other routine business having been transacted , the usual proclamations were then made and heartily responded to , after which the lodge was closed with the customs of the Craft .

MANCHESTER . —Derby Lodge ( No . 1055 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bedford-street , Bury New-road , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . A . Morrison , W . M . ; T . W . Hope , S . W . ; A . B . Wimporv , J . W . ; Alfred Turner , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Jones , Secretary ; F . R . Cooper , S . D . ; R . Kitching , J . D . ; J . B .

Kirk , Tyler ; E . G . Hughes , P . M . ; J . O . ' Neill , P . M . ; James Smith , P . M . ; George Kenyon , P . M . ; J . W . Norcliffe , W . Gilliland , Robert Leech , Williamson , Donolioe , Davidson , Foden , Hall , Kitchen , Butterworth , and Clayton . Visitors : Bros . Joseph Senior , J . W . 163 ; John Bird Sumner , 163 ; A . Scott , 163 ; G . C . Williams , W . M . 152 ; T . E . Rigby , 2 S 7 ; J . Gibbons , P . P . G . J . W .

E . Lane . ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( I ' rcemason ) . The lodge opened at 6 . 30 , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Clayton was interrogated as to his proficiency , and passed to the Degree of K . C . by the W . M . in a most satisfactory manner . The S . W . presented and explained the working tools to the candidate at length . When the ceremony was finished the

election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and the choice of the brethren fell on their S . W ., Bro . T . W . Hope , who was unanimously elected , and who expressed his satisfaction anel thanks for the honour conferred upon him . In proposing that Bro . Alfred Turner be re-elected Treasurer , Bro . E . II . Hughes , P . M ., said no more fitting occupier of such a post could be found in the

lodge , as Bro . Turner was always in his place , and the eye had not to travel very far on each succeeding lodge night to find their worthy Treasurer ; in addition to which the mannerin which the books and accounts were kept reflected the highest credit on Bro . Turner , whom he hoped sincerely the brethren would re-elect . The proposition was seconded and carried with acclamation . Bro . Turner returned thanks for the honour conferred and confidence reposed in

him by the brethren . Bro . Kirk was re-appointed lyler . Bros . Williamson and Norcliffe were appointeel Auditors . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at S . 15 . The brethren afterwards sat down to supper , which was as well served as at any hotel , and reflected the greatest credit on the House Committee .

LYTHAM . —Lodge of Triumph ( No . 1061 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Market Hotel , on Friday , the 25 th ult . Present , Bros . Perkins , W . M . j Willicott , S . W . ; Lloyd , J . W . : Bowers , Sec ; Bowling , S . D . ; Hall , J . D . ; Carter , I . G . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . | . Wray , ' P . M . ; Richardson , Todd , Wartruberg , of No . 1476 ; Whitaker , P . M . 1256 ; Partington ,

147 ; Worth , Wild , and Gardner , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., 703 . The lodge being duly opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Lord was passed to the Seconet Degree by the W . M ., anel the tracing board was ably explained by Bro . Richardson , of the Blackpool Lodge , 1476 ; after which Mr . Thomas Bridge , of Blackpool , was balloted for , and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of

ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . very creditably . On the proposition of Bro . Bowers , the energetic Secretary , the sum of live guineas was voted from the lodge funds , which with the five guineas voted last year , would entitle the lodge to two annual votes in the "Boys' Institution "•for the next fifteen years . The Secretary reported that the children of the late Bro . Mather were now receiving the

benefit of education through the West Lancashire Educational Institute . The W . M . intimated that it was his intention to propose at next meeting that five guineas he voted to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute . Bro . Wartruberg , of Blackpool Lodge , 1476 , was

unanimously elected as ajoining member of 10 O 1 . Hearty good wishes " were expressed from P . G . Lodge , N . L ., Lodges , 147 C , 703 , 147 , 1256 . The lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshments , served up in excellent style b y Mrs . Moon . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

NEWCASTLE . ON-TYNE . — Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held in the lodge rooms , Hope and Anchor Hotel , Catterick Buildings , Byker , on Wednesday , the glh inst ., at three o ' clock p . m ., Bro . William Scott , I . P . M ., acting as W . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . William Cooper , W . M ., P . G . J . D . The minutes of

the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Richardson and Wetherell were passed as I' \ C . 's by the acting W . M ., the S . W . explaining the working tools . Bro . John Donald Annan , S . W ., W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in a very able and impressive manner b y the Installing Master . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year :

Bros . William Cooper , P . M ., P . G . f . D ., I . P . M . ; William Smith , S . W . ; Arthur Munro , J . W . ; Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; William Varty , Sec . ; Joseph Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., M . C ; Dixon Cowie , S . D . ; James Cooper , J . D . ; William Swan Armstrong , I . G . ; John Bywell , S . S . ; Joseph Purvis , J . S . ; and G . S . Sim , Tyler . Several visiting brethren tendered their hearty congratulations . The lodge being closed in due form , the brethren and

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visitors to the number of forty dined toge ther in the lodge rooms , Bro . John Bell , the host , providing the repast , which was of an excellent character , and was admirably served and appointed . Bro . John Donald Annan , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following , amongst other visitors : Bros . John Braithwaite , W . M . 1427 , P . G . S . D . ;

W . A . Cgilvie , W . M . 24 ; John Wood , W . M . 4 S ; J . Wright , OGi ; John H . Amers , 1626 ; J . Gibson , I . G . 1 C 64 ; J . E . Rine , 1427 ; William Young , 1429 ; R . Locke , 4 S ; J . Redpath , 424 ; N . Warburton , 4 S 1 ; and F . Bradford , 406 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , several of the brethren contributing to the harmony , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . —Chorlton Lodge ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —The annual Festival of St . John and installation of the W . M . elect was celebrated in the Masonic Hall on Friday , the 4 th inst . The lodge was opened at three o ' clock by Bro . Robert Davies , W . M ., there being present Bros . L Batty , I . P . M . ; E . Brundritt , S . W . ; 1 .

Dewhurst , J . W . ; the Rev . H . B . Innes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Chap . ; H . Marshall , Treas . ; Joseph Crompton , P . M ., Sec ; J . Lambert , S . D . ; David Williams , J . D . ; Alfred LoveLG . ; j . H . Sillitoe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ' of C . East Lancashire ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; T . Schofield , P . M . ; and numerous other members and visitors .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . called upon the Auditors to report upon the financial position of the lodge . Bro . J . J . Clayton , one of the Auditors , in proposing the adoption of the balance sheet which had been printed and circulated , congratulated the W . M . upon the satisfactory position the lodge - had attained under his skilful guidance , and

drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that the lodge had during the past year paiel off the heavy debt which had hung over it since its foundation , and in addition had still a good balance in hand , besides the valuable furniture and jewels . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Batty , P . M ., and supported by several brethren , each of whom eulogised the services of the W . M . during his

year of office . Other routine business was transacted , after which Bro . Henry Marshall , W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M ., who with the assistance of Bros . Past Masters Batty , Crompton , and Schofield , installed him into the chair of K . S ., in accordance with the ancient usages of the Order . The following officers were invested for the ensuing year , viz : Bros . John Dewhurst , Senior Warden ; J . J . Lambert , Junior Warden ; the Rev .

H . B . Jones , Chaplain ; Joseph Crompton , P . M ., Sec . ; David Williams , S . D . ; Alfred Love , J . D . ; E . Brundritt , Or-. ; J . G . Batty , P . M ., D . of C . ; Clayton , Hall , Blair , Stephenson , Stwds . ; and W . Chesshyre , Tyler . A very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Davis , I . P . M ., by the members of the lodge in recognition of his valuable services . The lodge was then closed in solemn form .

The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , which on this occasion was decorated on a more elaborate scale than usual . On the tables were massive silver centre pieces , also graceful fruit stands and dishes , kindly lent by Bros . W . Batty and Son , and Bro . Francis Deakin contributed a magnificent floral display from his extensive nurseries . The menu was choice , and excellently served . The usual

loyal and Masonic toasts were ably proposed and cordially received , and Bros . H . Miller , W . Dumvillc , and A . Lewtas enhanced the pleasure of the evening with their well-known vocal attainments . During the banemet the lodge room hail been transformed into a ball room , and at nine o'clock the wives and lady friends of the brethren began to assemble , and the " mcrrie dance " was spiritedly kept up until early morning .

BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . 1473 ) . —The brethren connected with this lodge met on Thursday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Town Hall , Bootle , for the purpose of assisting at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Councillor " ] . P . M'Arthur , P . M . 10 S 6 , P . '/ ., under the presidency of Bro . Paterson , W . M . There was a large gathering of visitors , among whom were Bros Alderman

) . F . Newell , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Wells , P . P . G . D . C ; J . ) . Savage , W . M . loSfi ; A . Woolrich , P . M . 1256 , Treas . 1609 ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , ioS ( 3 ; A . D . Hesketh , W . M . 11 S 2 ; Roger Warriner , P . M . 1547 ; Isaac Leece , I P . M . 10 S 6 ; and others . The W . M . elect was presented by the W . M ., and Bro . Councillor W . H . Clcmmey , P . M ., and Bro . John Duncan , jun ., P . M ., impressively installed him . The following officers were appcintcd and invested : Bros .

J . F . Young , S . W . ; W . R . Brewster , J . W . ; S . E . I libs , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); H . Wyatt , ' P . M ., Sec . ; R . E . Milton , Asst . Sec ; Harley , S . D . ; R . Scott , J . D . ; Job Clarke , I . G . ; Isaac Platts and R . Brown , P . G . Treasurers , Stewards ; R . Roberts , P . M ., M . C . ( by proxy ); J . P . Bryan , Org . ; and Blake , Tyler ( re-elected ) . The dinner was served by Bro . Scott , of the Wyndham Hotel . During the evening the I . P . M . was presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 O ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above Jodge took place at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , on Friday , the i ith inst ., and was presided over by Bro . H . Shaw , I . P . M ., in the absence of Bre .. Deeves , W . M ., who is now well on his way to the seat of war at the Transavaal . The following brethren were also present : Bros . H . G . Dicken , P . M . ; Dr .

Flaxman Spurrell , P . M ., and P . P . G . l . W . Kent ; W . Welding , S . W . ; T . Holleyman , J . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., and P . M . 913 ; W . Weston , P . M ., and P . G . S . B . Kent , Sec . ; G . Kennedy , S . D . ; A . G . Saunders , J . D . ; Horton , Org . ; W . Moulds , I . G . ; J . Purnell , W . Stewell , ] . Lackland , O . G . ; the Rev . R . \ V . Bullock , 27 S ; N . Watts , 730 ; G . Gourley , P . M . 160 ( S . C . ); Jas . Farr ,

S . W . 1 S 17 ; Walter Ducker , 700 ; W . V . Aylward , 160 ( S . C . ); C . Ellis , 913 ; and C . Jolly , I . G . 1472 and 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes and accounts passed , Sergt .-Major Henry Stockall , C . B ., R . A ., having already been approved of , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , and then Bro .

Osborne was raised to the Degree of M . M ., both ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M ., who , although a little rusty , did his duty admirabl y , considering the length of time since he was in full working order . Bro . Weston then drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that the testimonial fund to Lord Holmesdale , their P . G . M ., would be closed at the end of the month . He also read the report

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of the Committee up to the present , which showed their lodge to be eighth on the list in the amount of their subscriptions , for which he took a little pride , both on their account and his own . The highest on the list was their sister lodge , the Pattison , No . 915 , but that he said was so usually the case that such a position was expected of her . One or two propositions were then made for initiates , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren then sat down to one of Bro . Moulder ' s elegantly served suppers in an adjoining room , and on re-assembling round the social board in the lodge room , drank the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , both Grand and Provincial , with the customary honours . Bro . Weston , in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said they were all aware under what circumstances Bro . Shaw was presiding over them . Their esteemed W . M . was now on his wav to

Natal , having been called to active service by his Queen and country . Bro . Shaw had been suddenl y callecTupon to resume the position he had filled so worthily and well during his year of office . They were proud of him , for seeing that it was getting on for twelve months since he had carried out the duties of the office , his efforts that night were worthy of all the praise they could give him . The absence ol their W . M ., Bio . Deeves , was a great loss to

the lodge . His splendid knowledge of Masonry was well known to them all , and while they missed him they sympathised with him , leaving at home all he loved , and going to face a distant and daring foe , but such was a soldier ' s duty , and not a man in that room but would be proud to go on the same duty to-morrow , should he be called upon . However , they had their good Bro . Shaw at the head of their affairs , and he asked them to drink his

health with enthusiasm . Bro . Shaw , in returning thanks , said he certainly was not in the form that night he would have liked to have been . He had only the day previous been to the death bed of a dear old friend , and had also a son at home whose end might come any minute , so that he claimed their indulgence if hB had not quite satisfied them , but now he knew that he should have to take that chair till the end of the year , he would promise tc

do better another time . The toast of " The Past Masters " was responded to by Bro . Picken , who spoke of the several Past Masters' who were away on duty—Bro . Pownall at Eastbourne , Spinks at Natal , and Croisdale at Aldershotand said those who remained must and would make up , in the true spirit of Masonry , for the absence of those who were away on duty . " The Initiate " was then honoured , and returned thanks briefly , but to the point . The toast

of " The Visitors " was replied to by Bros . Gourley , Ellis , Ducker , and Aylward . Bro . Gourley said he was exceedingly pleased to be with them that night , more particularly at meeting so many old brother Masons , who he had years ago met in so many different places , anel under such different circumstances . But there was one thing to be said , and that was , that he was not at all surpri sed to see such excellent working as he had seen that r , ! ght , for he had

been told in Edinburgh what he had to expect at Woolwich . His esteemed friend and Brother Picken was an oldcomrade , and Bro . Farr and he had seen and worked with him in Masonry many thousands of miles from here , at the Inhabitants Lodge at Gibraltar . He , Bro . Gourley , was a Scotch Mason , and he must own that Scotch Masonry had been very backward in things Masonic . This had troubled him often , for he distinctly remembered that when

he was made a Mason , many years ago , in Edinburgh , he took the Three Degrees in one ni ght , and all of them in less than three-quarters of an hour . It was a fact , but fortunately that dark period of Scotch Masonry had passed away , and a better and brighter day had dawned for it . Since then he had determined to try and see if something could not be done to raise Scotch Masonry , and he was happy to say that his efforts had been admirably seconded

by many excellent brethren , and now , with its noble and worthy Grand Master , Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , at its head , assisted as he was by the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master and the Earl of Mar and Kellie , and the Grand officers generally , Scotch Masonry was taking its place among the Craft of English Masons as a brother in charity , harmony , and fraternal love . He could assure them that at his next communication to the Grand Lodge of

Scotland he should mention with pleasure the excellent reception he had met with at the United Military Lodge at Plumstead , and also its admirable working and true spirit of Masonry . He again thanked the brethren for their cordial hospitality , and resumed his seat amid applause . The toast of "The Officers" followed , and Bros . Wilding and Holleyman responded . Bro . J olly responded to an enthusiastic reception of the Freemason , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

SWANSEA . —Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1573 ) . —The annualj installation of the Worshipful Master and officers of the above lodgeJook place on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Lacr-street , and was attended by a large number of Provincial Grand Officers and distinguished Masons from the ICastern and Western Division of South Wales , to the number of about ninety . It was one of the most brilliant and successful gatherings which has taken

place in this province for some time . The brethren assembled in the lodge room at half-past three ; the lodge was then opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . W . Dobbs , P . G . S . W . The W . M . elect , Bro . D . C . Jones , was conducted to the pedestal by the Worshipful the Dep . Prov . Granel Master ( Bro . M . Tennant ) . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , Bro . W . Dobbs acting as Installing Master . Bro . Jones , having given his assent

to the ancient charges prescribed by the Constitution , was obligated , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed ( who numbered no fewer than thirty-three ) , he was installed in due form into the chair of his lodge , the whole ceremony having been performed in an exceedingly able manner by Bro . Dobbs . The Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Wm . Dobbs , I . P . M . ; Dr . Thomas Walters , S . W . ; I . L . Penicc , J . W . ; J . R . Davis , Treas . ; G . W . Clare ,

Sec . ; W . A . hsscry , S . D . ; C . F . Cryer , J . D . ; Morgan Williams , D . C . ; T . Sandbrook , I . G . ; Gilbert Legge , Org . ; Alfred Philp , Stwd . ; W . II . Rosser , Stwd . ; Geo . Bullerwill , l yler . A most interesting feature in the afternoon proceeefings was the presentation of a Past Master's gold jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , to the retiring W . M . The W . M . in presenting this token of esteem from the members of the Caradoc Lodge , paid a high tribute to Bro . Dobbs for the ability , courtesy , and zeal displayed b y him while presiding over the lodge during the past year . Ihe W . M . moved that a cordial vote of thanks be given to