Provincial Meetings.

2359 ! I- W- E- L' Uttler ' P't-G . P ., Treas . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Walton , jun ., S . D . ; W . Bowers , J . D . ; Geo . Alfred Myers , D . C ; G . G . Mends , Org ; R . W . Fowler , l . G . ; J . Ormrod , Geo . Stott , T . French , VV . Holland , J . Plowman and Dr . E . P . Moles , as Stwds . The VV . M . was addressed by Bro . J . Slyman ; the Wardens by Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M . ; and the brethren by Bro . VV . Goodacre , P . G . S ., as Sec . The VV . M . proposed a vote

of thanks to Bro . Goodacre , for acting as Installing Master on this occasion . Bro . Goodacre briefly responded . Bro . Slyman proposed , and Bro . G . R . Lloyd seconded , that five guineas be given toeachof thethree WestLancs . Institutions . A vote of condolence was unanimously adopted to Bro . E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., on the grievous loss of his wife . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Swindells , l . P . M . The duties cf Director of Ceremonies

were admirably carried out by Bro . George Alfred Myers , P . M ., not a single hitch occurring during the whole of the evening . Letters and telegrams of regret for absence were received during the evening from Bros . J . M . McLeod , P . G . W . Deibyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B ; J . D . Murray , G . Treas . ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . Corner , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Newhouse , P . G . Sec . Cheshire ; F . Stretch , W . M . 2359 ; F . Renshaw , P . M . ; J . Dalglish , and J .

Oldham . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently dined together , when Bro . Marsh presided with great tact and ability . The usual 1 lyal and Masonic toasts were given and received , and we regret that pressure on our space prevents us from giving all the speeches at length . Suffice it to say they were all short , pithy , and to the point .

There were present Bros . R . Swindells , VV . M . ; John Hardw eke Marsh , S . W . ; W . H . Jolliffe , J . W . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., Sec . ; Geo . A . Myeis , P . M . ; J . Slyman , P . P . G . D . ; 1 . Walton , jun ., J . D . ; Walter Bowers , D . C ; G . J . Mends , I . G . j John Walton , P . M . j J . S . Whitley , A . Stott , G . Stott , J . Plowman , J . Fowler , J . Ormrod , R . VV . Fowler , A . Hawkins , F . P . Moles , P . Heaton , P . P . G . S . j John Bowers , l . P . M . j W . H . Hughes , N . Jones , T . French ,

and VV . Hallard . Visitors : Bros . W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . England , Prov . G . Sec . j T . S . Bedford , P . M . ; Martin Thomas , P . P . G . D . ; G . VV . Blaikie , P . M . ; J . Laurisch , 2359 ; G . Smith , P . M . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; W . Brocklehurst ; Henry Nail , P . M . 1375 ; R . Walker , P . M . ; F . Batty , W . M . ; J . Tunstall ; Hy .

Clulowj C . Cooper , P . P . G . P . ; Charles Heywood , Prov . G . D . C . ; J . Chadderton , P . P . A . G . S . ; VV . Bowdcn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Y . Mai tin , P . P . G . D . ; W . Smith , M . D ., l . P . M . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Sec . West Lancashire Hamer Benevolent Institution ; Charles Shaw , 1147 ; and A . Dunkerley . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

WITNEY . WindrUSh Lodge ( No . 1703 ) . —The 15 th anniversary of this lodge was celebiated on Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Corn Exchange . A large number of the brethren of the lodge and visitors were present . Bro . Bartlett , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , the retiring Master , impressively installed Bro . Alfred Buck , P . J . G . D ., who , in turn , appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : l Swin

Bros . J . Bartlett , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , . P . M . ; J . - burn , P . A . G . D . C , S . W . ; VV . Brooks , P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; Rev . M . Hope , P . M ., Chap . ; N . G . J . Ravenor , Treas . ; H . Kobbins , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec ; VV . H . Tarrant , P . P . G . O ., S . D . j A . C . Bateman , J . D . j R . Sheaf , P . P . G . Stwd ., D . C . j F . M . Green , Org . j F . Clappen , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., l . G . ; andH . C . Habgood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Steward . On the completion of business , the brethren adjourned to

the Marlborough Arms , where an excellent repast was served by Bro . Elms , at the close of which the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening spent by the assembled company . From the financial statement it appears that the lodge is now one of the most flourishing in the Province of Oxfordshire—a fact which reflects the highest credit on those brethren who have in recent years had the direction of its fortunes .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . — The installation Meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the iSthinst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , E . C , when there were present Comps . VV . R . Dixon , M . E . Z . ; Dr . VV . A . Dmgle , 11 . ; VV . Hawes , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; John Tavlor . P . Z ., P . S . ; H . M . Read , 2 nd A . S . ; Thomas

Cohu , P . Z ., Stwd . ; Marsh , Janitor ; H . Hughes , P . Z . ; H . Birdseye , P . Z . ; F . D . R . Copestick , T . S . Holland , P . Z . ; John Kent , Stewart Melville Banker , and Wm . Haynes Dunn . Visitors : Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , Henry Gerrard , C F . Hogard , John H . Hughes , F . VV . Driver , M . A ., J . E . Marsh , S . Noakes , Walter Hancock , George P . Elliott , J . T . Kowe , Dr . George Mickley , and J . L .

Forsyth . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Comp . Melville Banker was elected a joining member ; Bro . Wm . Haynes Dunn , S . W . SGy , was exalted ; Comp . F . D . X . Copestick installed Comp . Dr . Dingle as M . E . Z . ; and Comp . W . Hawes , aslL ; The following

oflicers were invested by the M . E . Z .: Comps . Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . S . Holland , P . Z ., S . N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . j H . M . Read , P . S . ; and Marsh , Janitor . Ihe chapter was closed , and the companions alterwards enjoyed a well-served banquet , under the presidency of Comp . Dr . W . A . Dingle , M . E . Z . The usual toasts were subsequently heartily honoured .

Comps . Sillitoe , Garrod , and Hogard , r . plied for "The Grand Officers . " Comps . Hancock , Noakes , Sillitoe , and Dr . Mickley responded for " 'The Visitors . Comp . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., recited a ballad of his own composition— " The Noble Soul , " and some excellent vocal music was rendered by Comps . Copestick , Birdseye , " Read , and Garrod .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 1589 ) . -1 his chapter met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 12 th instant , when there were present , amongst others , Comps . Major J . W . Beninglield , M . E . Z . ; J . VV . Gaze H . j C . G . Moore , C . C ., J . j Capt . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . !

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H . H . Nuding , S . N . ; R . Evens , P . S . ; W . H . Clemow , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . ; and W . C . Farrington , P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . It was unanimously resolved "That in future the financial year of the chapter shall commence

in March , instead of June as heretofore . Apologies for non-attendince were rtceived from Comps . E . Farrington , P . Z ., and R . skelton . The chapter was then closed and adjourned to the second Thursday in March . The members dined under the able presidency of the M . E . Z . A few toasts were given and duly honoured .

GUERNSEY . Loyalty Chapter ( No . 243 ) . —This Supreme Degree of Freemasonry has taken very firm root of recent years in the island , and nothing could be more satisfactory than the condition of the two chapters—Loyalty and Doyle ' s—and , what is of the greatest importance , they work in the most perfect unanimity and concord . There is

a constant interchange of friendly visits , and many of the companions are members of both chapters ; this truly Masonic spirit , we trust , may long continue . This happy state of affairs was never better exemplified than on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the regular meeting of this chapter , for the purpose of installing the Principals for the current year . On this occasion the three Principals ,

the P . S ., and other 1 ompanions of Doyle's attended in a body to do ' honour to the incoming Principals of Loyalty . The chapter was opened by Comp . VV . Thorn , M . E . Z ., assisted by the H . and J . The ceremony of installation was entrusted to Comp . Dr . Balfour Cockburn , P . Z ., who for some years now has acted as Installing Principal , and who on this occasion was most ably assisted by Comps .

Quick , P . Z ., and Smythson , P . Z . Comp . Nicolle was placed in the chair of M . E . Z . j Comp . W . Stranger in that of H . ; and Comp . J . Stranger in that of J . Comp . P . Le Page , who has so long and ably discharged his duties of S . E ., was re-appointed and re-invested . Comp . Robilliard was invested as P . S ., and Comp . Ouick was invested as

Treasurer . The following were also present : Comps . Stickland , P . Z . ; Bichard , P . Z . J Weysom , P . Z . j Laine , P . Z . j Palmer , P . Z . j and Le Huray , P . Z . The usual banquet terminated the evening ' s proceedings in a very cheery and pleasant manner .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Chapter ( No . 1793 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the CI irence Hotel , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Present : Comps . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . Std . Br ., M . E . Z . j H . Sapsworth , P . P . G . D . C , H . j A . J . R . Simmonds , J . ; H . Austin , P . P . A . G . D . C , S . E . j R . W . Forge , P . Z ., P . P .

G . P . S ., Treas . ; W . J . Porter , P . G . Org ., P . S . ; W . R . Plaford , D . C ; T . Plaford , Goff , Davis , Randall , and Mitchell , Janitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The following were then unanimonsly elected as officers for the ensuing 12 months : Comps . H . Sapsworth , M . E . Z . ; Simmonds , H . ; Covell , J . ; Austin , S . E . ; Forge , Treas . ; Porter , S . N . ;

Hoddinott , P . S . ; W . R . Plaford , ist A . S . ; Walter Smith , 2 nd A . S . ; Goff , D . C . ; and T . Plaford , Org . Comps . Dr . Davis and Randall were elected Auditors , and Comp . Mitchell , Janitor . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing M . E . Z ., after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a well-served banquet . The usual Masonic toasts were observed , and the evening was concluded in a most pleasing and harmonious manner .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . R . Sandland , VV . M . ; H . J . Keen , S . W . ; N . A . Dukas , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; A . Cogliati , S . D . ; R . H . Jones , J . D . ; R . Klepner , I . G . j VV . Hoggins , J . Rowe , G . Sherwood , Dr . A . Nutt , F . S . Jarvis , A .

Schewerf , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . S . Jarvis having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . A . Schewerf offering himself as a candidae to be raised to the Third Degree , and having answered the usual questions

satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , the dues were collected . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . S . Jarvis was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . H . Foan , Deputy Preceptor , proposed " That a hearty

vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . J . Rowe for his great kindness in fitting up the box containing the working tools of the lodge of instruction" —seconded by Bro . N . A . Dukas , J . W . Bro , J . Rowe thanked the bretoren for the great compliment paid him by the vote of thanks , and assured the brethren he had

always taken the greatest interest in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction since he had been a Mason . On thc motion of Bro . G . 11 . Foan , seconded by Bro . W . Hoggins , the following were unanimously elected Auditors to audit accounts for the past year : Bros . R . Sandland , J . Rowe , and R . W . Jones . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst . at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , Hammersmith , VV ., when there were present Bros . Cumming , P . M ., VV . M . j Hillier , S . W . j R . S . Williams , J . W . ; M . Spiegel , Sec . ; Reid , S . D . ; Powell , J . D . ; Cragg , P . M ., l . G . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; Whitely , Ferguson , Pinchbeck , Stafford , Kirkham , Barth , and Haie . llro . Fred . Guy was a visitor . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony

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of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pinchbeck being the candidate . Bro . Stafford , being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and the lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Pro . Guy was elected a joining member , and Bro . Hillier VV . M . for next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Murche , M . E . Z . j Phillips , H . ; Hill , J . ; Voisey , Treas . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Salmon , S . N . ; Dawson , P . S . ; Bannister , H . Chabfit , Lewis , Benedetti , Walter Davis , Addington , Pullen ,

and Kirby . The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals and Past Principals , and Comp . Murche , installed Comp . Bannister into the chair of J ., and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lewis

personating the candidate . Comp . Phillips , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be rehearsed . The chapter was placed at the disposal of the M . E . Z . of the Sphinx Chapter on Friday , 27 th Feb ., at 7 p . m ., when the three installations will be rehearsed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) . —This encampment , one of the oldest in the Order , met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Sir Knights Laurence Steele , C . E ., Eminent Commander ; C . Slater , ist Capt . j Major F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B .. P . E . C ., P . E . P ., Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . of G ., P . E . C , P . E . P ., Reg . ; W . Maple , C . of L . ; Harris Hills , Std . Br . ; F . W . Driver ,

M . A ., P . E . C , P . E . P . j H . J . Lardner , P . E . C , P . E . P . ; and T . Wood , P . E . C ., P . E . P . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight L . Steele ably installed Sir Knight C Slater in the chair . The following appointments and investitures took place : Sir Knights Nelson Prower , M . A ., ist Capt . ; VV . Maple , 2 nd Capt . ; Major Stohwasser , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Reg . ; Harris Hills , Expert ; H . C . Pratt . C . of L . ; J . H . Thomas , ist Std . Br . ; Rev .

R . C . Filhngham , 2 nd Std . Br . ; and F . Egbert Roberts , Org . Frater Rawles was elected Equery . . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Commander , and he was presented with a jewel . The report of the Audit Committee was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . C ., & c . j W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., & c ; Col . J . G . Richardson , J . H . Thomas , H . C . Pratt , Egbert Roberts , Rev . R . C . Fillingham , and others .

The encampment was then duly closed , and the si knights adjourned to an excellently served banquet . The usual toasts received full justice at the hands of the Eminent Commander .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The Quarterly Court of the Subscribers to this Institution was held on the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treasurer , Trustee of the Institution in the chair . There were also present Bros . J . S . Cumberland , J . E . Le Feuvre , J . Glass , G . Adamson , G . Everett , J . Mason , J . Brett , E . Valeriani , C . F . Hogard , G . E . Fairchild , W . H . Lee ,

N . Green , W . H . Saunders , G . S . Recknell , H . Massey , S . J . Attenborough , F . Knight , H . M . Hobbs , W . J . Ebbetts , H . Sadler , H . Youens , J . Stephens , G . V . Wood , G . Corbie , J . G . Stevens , E . M . Money , H . Pritchard , C . Sheppard , J . Terry , W . Masters , and J . M . McLeod , Sec . The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of

October having been read , Bro . J GLASS , Vice-President , rose to move the non-continuation of that part of them which altered the meeting of the Council from Saturday to Friday . Rule 48 , as it now stands , reads— "The Council shall meet at the office of the Institution on the first Saturday of every month ( except when that day shall fall on the

Saturday immediately before a Bank Holiday , when the meeting shall be held on the next following Saturday ) , September excepted , at three o ' clock in the afternoon , elect a Chairman , being a Freemason , at each meeting , and may adjourn from time to time . Five shall form a quorum . " He felt it was a duty he owed not to himself but to the brethren generally

, who he felt would not be able to attend on Friday at tour o ' clock . There were many brethren engaged in business in the City who , if the Council met at four on Friday , would be prevented attending the Council . It was a very inconvenient day and hour for business men . His excuse for referring to the subject that day was that at the last Quarterly Court the motion was to

make the hour five o ' clock on Friday , and he did not think any very strong objection would have been made to that ; but as an amendment to that was moved to make it four o ' clock , the brethren able to attend on that occasion thought four was a good compromise between the proposed three o ' clock and five o ' clock . Up to the present time he had not heard an argument , or he had heard barel

y a single argument against the time and the day now in the rule . The only one he had heard at all—and he did not consider it to be an argument-was that it would enable the officials of the Institution to be away on Saturday afternoon . That was an argument which , if entitled to consideration , he was willing to consider ; but he reminded the brethren who urged it that there were 52 Saturdays in