Provincial Meetings.

Mount Pleasant , Bros . H . Grice , W . M . occupied thechauysupported by the following Past Masters , officers , and visiting brethren : Bros . W . Tailby , I . P . M . ; G . H . Davies , P . M . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; J . P . Moore , P . M . ; W . Akers , P . M . ; A . Cleal , P . M . ; J . G . Milbourne , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon ) . ; J . F . Bell , S . W . ; A . Deans , J . D . ; Barnes , I . G . ; W . Bidgood ,

Org . ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; S . E . Southgate , J . W . 700 ; G . J . Taylor , S . D . 700 ; H . Tufnell , I . G . 70 b ; A . J . Spencer , 915 j J . Hammond , 4 S 1 ; J . Smith , 1000 ; J . Bailey , S 29 ; B . Gliddon , logg ; and J . B . Cox , 1326 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The . ballot vvas taken for Messrs . W . R . Shairp and F . Thomas , and

proving unanimous , they were initiated into Masonry . The sum of ten guineas vvas voted to Bro . Warren ' s list for the Boys' Festival , and then the lodge vvas closed . After refreshments the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , vvhich vvere received with acclamation . The I . P . M ., Bro . Tailby , having briefly proposed the toastof "The W . M "

Bro . Grice , in response , thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to see so many Past Masters of the lodge present . "The Initiates" having been toasted , "The Visitors" vvere accorded a bumper , and in response , Bro . Southgate congratulated the W . M . upon his restoration to health , and promised to attend the next

meeting of the lodge and see the working . Bro . Warren also returned thanks , and vvas glad to be present , not only as a near neighbour , but because of the close and harmonious connection vvhich existed between that and the Nelson Lodge through their united lodges of instruction , by vvhich means they got to know one another socially , and at the same time brought their working into

one system . They vvere going to assist each other in working the Fifteen Sections , and he sincerely trusted the union between the Nelson and Union Waterloo Lodges would never be broken . He thanked them for their gift of 10 guineas to his list , and promised that , should any brother of that lodge go up next year for either of the Charities , he would give him that hearty support vvhich he ( Bro . Warren )

had that night received at their hands . Bro . Spencer , in responding , said he vvas glad to be presentj and always felt a spin'tof reverence whenever he entered the lodge because of its antiquity , while the very presence of Bros . Davies and Milbourne vvas like a benediction . He congratulated the W . M . upon his excellent working and also upon being supported by such a grand

array of Past Masters . Bro . Hammond said as a stranger to them from Newcastle-on-Tyne , he vvas thankful for the opportunity of being present and witnessing the working , vvhich he must confess vvas rather different to that of the lodges in the north . He spoke highly of the working of the W . M . and his officers , and concluded by hoping the initiates

felt the importance of the step they had taken , and assured them that the further they went into Masonry the better they would like it . The other toasts vvere "The Past Masters , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast . The singing and reciting vvere excellent , and the whole affair most enjoyable .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There vvere present Comps . R . Whitfield , Z . ; J . Wood , P . Z ., as H . j Wm . Brown , J . ; W . M . Pybus , S . E . ; R . H . Holme , as S . N . ; T . R . Jobson , P . S . ; R . Stewart , ist A . S . ; I . Shaw , 2 nd A . S . ;

K . terry , Org . ; Joshua Curry , Janitor ; J . Boazman , W . J . Pattison , 4 S 1 ; T . R . Short , 4 S 1 ; J . A . Stelling , 4 S 1 j and others . The following vvere balloted for and elected : Bros . H . Thomas , 1342 , and M . R . Wright , 4 S . Bro . Edwin Perry ( previously elected ) , being in attendance , vvas duly exalted into the Supreme Degree by Comp . R . WhitfieldZ . The

, election of Principals and officers was then proceeded vvith for the ensuing year as follows : Comp . R . Whitfield ; reelected as Z ., owing to the removal of Comp . J . McCulloch , H ., from this district to Glasgow ; Comps . W . Brown , H . j W . M . Pybus , J . j M . Corbett , P . Z ., Treas . j VV .

Richardson , S . E . j T . R . Jobson , S . N . j R . Stewart , P . S . ; R . H . Holme , ist A . S . j W . Dalrymple , 2 nd A . S . j R . Ferry , Org . j and J . Curry , Janitor . A candidate for exaltation vvas proposed , and after other business had been transacted , the chapter vvas closed , and the companions adjourned to the refreshment board .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . VV . T . Dillon , VV . M . ; J . Rogers , S . VV . ; M . Bush , J . VV . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; S . Stretch , S . D . ; A . Pozzati , J . D . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., I . G . ; R . H . Dillon , P . M . 156 7 ; J . VV . CultP . M . 160 S ,

, W . M . 511 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; J . Page , VV . M . 753 ; H . J . Thomas , J . Mason , R E . Cursons , and J . R . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Page candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cursons having answered the questions leading to the Third Decree ,

vvas duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cursons candidate . The lod ge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cursons gave notice of motion to alter By-laws 2 and 3 . The Treasurer , Bro . W . J . Stratton , and the Secretary , Bro . J . J . Thomas , P . M ., vvere re-elected . A vote of

thanks vvas passed to the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary for their services during the past session . Bros . Dillon and Turner were elected Auditors . Bro . Rogers was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE ( No 1360 ) . —The regular weekly meeting was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , on Thursday , the ioth inst . Present : Bros . H . J . Shelley , W . M . 1981 , W . M . ; Wade , S . W . ; Porter , J . W . ; Wingfield , P . M . Sec . ; G . March , P . M . acting Preceptor ; Rayner , S . D . ; Bond , J . D . ; Cooke , I . G . ; J . O'Connell , P . M ., P . G . O . Surrey ; V . Wing , W . M .

15 S 5 ; Houghton , and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Houghton offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and vvas duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge vvas opened in

in the Third' Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge vvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Wade was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . O . W . Battley , W . M . ; j . Cruttenden , S . W . ; J . W . Belcham , J . VV . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . G . Wetzlar , VV . M . 141 , S . D . j

C . A . Milnes , J . D . j J . Chaundler , I . G . j E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S , S . W . 60 , 1642 , G . S . England ,- J . W . Cuff , I . P . M . 511 ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; E . F . Ferris , P . M . 1543 ; W . Jackman , W . Chappie . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture vvas worked by Bro . G . Read , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas opened in the

Second Degree , and after the usual preliminaries , the lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Jackman being candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cruttenden was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . The votes of the lodge of instruction were given to Bro . Ferris . Business of an important nature vvas transacted and concluded in a satisfactory manner , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , 011 Tuesday , 15 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . J . Speller , VV . M . ; J . Duncan , S . VV . ; R . Loomes , J . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas ., acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . W . Nicole , S . D . ; E . H . Moore , J . D . ; C . G . Gray , I . G . ; C . Isler , A . Wolter , and J . M . Scarlett .

1 he lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Wolter being the candidate . Bro . Isler answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Isler being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Duncan was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded to the W . M . for his services in the chair for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the ioth inst ., when the following were present : Bros . Antunovich , W . M . ; Dormer , S . VV . ; Saunion , J . VV . ; Ives , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tem . ); Colley , Hon . Sec ; Meadows , S . D . ; Stafford , J . D . ; Carlton , I . G . j Pitt , P . M . j Williams , Langford , Buckmaster , R . D . Smith , Miller , and others .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Langford personating the candidate . Bro . Smith having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted , and the lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Smith was then passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Ives ,

P . M ., then occupied the chair as VV . M ., and Bro . Buckmaster having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Buckmaster vvas raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge vvas resumed to the First

Degree , and the VV . M . rising for the first time , the dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Dormer vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the ioth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . j G . H . Foan , S . W . j VV . Hoggins , J . VV . j J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor j G . Reynolds , 'Ireas . and Sec . j G . Rotter , S . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; T . C Seary , Ore . ; G .

Griffiths , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Groves , R . Millican , H . Budd , C . VV . Frommholz , A . Cogliati , R . Kirk , A . L . Bullen , F . W . Buxton , C O . Burgess , J . Gluckstein , and J . Rowe . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Dep . Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro .

G . Harvett having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The Dep . Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . H . Budd , 1604 , vvas unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . VV ., vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and

appointed his officers in rotation , announcing his intention of working the Third Degree . On rising for the third time , Bro . T . C . Seary , Org ., said that vvith the permission of the lodge he wished to make the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction a recognised musical lodge , if suitable

accommodation be forthcoming as regards the use of an organ . It is proposed to organise a choir , and that the first Thursday in each month be specially devoted to musical ceremonies , and any brother wishing to assist will kindly communicate vvith the Secretary . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhavvk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Woodard , W . M . ; VV . Jennings , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; John Davies , W . M . 169 , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; F . Stanley , S . D . ; G . Higginson , J . D . ; H . Cotton , I . G . ; T .

Stevens , Stwd . ; j . J . Cantle , P . M . j L . Cox , A . Love , W . Hillier , and F . Craggs . Visitor : Bro . Jno . Brown , 2012 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Hillier candidate . tne

ihe lodge vvas opened in the beconu Degree , ana ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Brown , 2012 , vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Jennings vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the gth inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , when there . were present Bros . Jos . Cox , VV . M . j W . E . Macey , S . W . j J . H . Morrish , J . VV . j J esse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor , - H . Harris , P . M ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec . j R . Ambler , S . D . j C . E . Everett , J . D . j C . Barber , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . j

and others . The lodge having been opened , the ceremonies , of the First and Second Degrees vvere rehearsed , Bro . Harris tendered his resignation as Treasurer , owing to his illhealth and inability to attend the meetings , vvhich

resignation vvas accepted vvith great regret , and a vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . Harris for the services he had rendered to the lodge as its Treasurer for the past nine years . Bro . Macey was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the odge vvas closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 29 th ult ., . at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., S . W . ; T . VV . Biggs , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec . ; VV . Hillier , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; W . Pine , I . G . ; T . Willcox , Stvvd .-j D . Stroud ,

P . M . ; J . H . Gumming , P . M . ; F . Walden , and J . Cox . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . T . Willcox answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . T . Willcox being candidate .

Bro . J . Cox answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . J . Cox acting as candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and , on the usual rising , Bro . Speigel , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the next

meeting , lt vvas resolved that the lodge should adjourn for a fortnight . It vvas also resolved that the Fifteen Sections be worked on Saturday , May 3 rd . The W . M . was complimented by the brethren for his admirable and effective manner in working the ceremonies . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed , and adjourned to Saturday , the 12 th inst .

TORQUAY— J ORDAN LODGE ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., when there werepresent Bros . E . J . Pratt , as VV . M . ; VV . J . Nosworthy , as S . W . , * S . Wills , J . VV . ; John Dodge , Preceptor ; John Taylor , Sec ; C . Hill , S . D . ; J . W . Beer , as J . D . j John Lane , I . G . j J . E . Newton , Tyler ; T . Prust , T . H .

Wills , Willie Thomas , G . West , and Dr . Cook . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . VV . Thomas offering himself as a candidate , he was initiated as E . A ., the ceremony being ably worked b y Bro . Pratt . Bro . C . Hill delivering the charge in a highly creditable manner . The Preceptor complimented the brethren on the , work of the lodge , and appointed the work for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , J . elect 733 , H . j W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , J . ; John Davies , 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . N . S 62 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , S 62 , S . N . ; J . C . Tilt , S 62 , P . S . j

0 . W . Battley , 2246 j and J . Smith , P . S . S 90 . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Battley being candidate , the addresses being very ably given by the Three Principals . Business of an important nature vvas transacted , and concluded in a satisfactory manner , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Lodge Of Industry ( No . 293 ) .--The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., instead of the previous day , owing to the Easter holiday interevening . The W . M ., Bro . VV . Brown , presided , and he was supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . R . Whitfield , I . P . M . j VV . F . Carmon , P . M . j J . Wood ,

P . M ., Treas . j M . H . Dodd , P . M . j R . W . Klyne , S . VV ., John Page , P . M ., D . C , as J . W . j VV . Richardson , M . O . j A . Simpson , as S . O . j T . R . Short , as J . O . j T . R . Jobson , Sec j CP . LaidlerJ . D . j W . Stafford , I . G . j T . Chegwidden , I . Taylor , and VV . J . Jobson . The following

visitors vvere present : Bros . J . A . S . Scott , I . G ., and W . T , Hall , Northumberland and Berwick-on-Tweed Lodge ( T . I . . . The ballot was taken for a candidate , after vvhich Bros , Rev . P . VV . Clarke and Hugh Jackson ( previously elected ) were advanced to the Honourable Degree by the W . M ., vvho explained the working tools and gave the address incidental to the ritual .

Bros . Samuel White and F . P . Alliston , C . C , have been re-elected churchwardens for the Parish of St . Margaret Moses .