Provincial Meetings.

After replying , the Worshipful Master proposed " ljie Installing Master , " and presented the I . P . M . with the handsome jewel voted to him by the lodge in recognition of his really valuable services , remarking that it was the second time he had had a like duty to perform . It was , he said , his fervent hope that they might long be spared to work

together as brothers of one family and members of the same lodge . The other toasts were as usual , but we may add that 10 members of the City of London Lodge were among the visitors , with the W . M . ' s of the Dobie , Brownrigg , and Cyclists' Lodges , and others . A very enjoyable evening was spent .

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 ) . —The winter session of the above powerful lodge , held at the Three Crowns Hotel , closed on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., there being an excellent attendance of the brethren and visitors from neighbouring lodges . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . C Wood , assisted by the following officers and others :

Bros . C . H . Canning , I . P . M . ; A . T . Ives , P . M . ; b . West , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D Herts ; Dr . W . Vance , P . M . and Treas . ; C . ] olly , P . M . and Sec . ; A . Knight , S . W . ; C Powling , I . W . ; . B . Curtis , S . D . ; j . Glading , J . D . ; J . Delo , I . G . ; VV . Richardson , Org . ; W . Turvey , Stwd . ; W . Webber , W . M . ; J . W . Miller , I . P . M . ; S . E . Southgate , S . W . ; J . F . Taylor , S . D . ; and VV . Bidgood , Org ., all of 700 ; C . McKenzie and C . Evans , of 13 S 2 : and others .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes conlirmed , Mr . Tumber , already approved of , was initiated , and Bros . Hengst and Evans were raised to the Sublime Degree . It was then decided to have the usual summer banquet at Eastbourne , and then the lodge was closed . An excellent supper having been dispatched , the usual I jyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , and then the

W . M ., in returning thanks for the toast of his health , trusted they would all meet in September next in health and strength to carry on the work . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors" the W . M . tendered the ' W . M . and officers of the Nelson Lodge present the thanks of the Henley Lodge for their handsome gift of C 7 votes on behalf of Mrs . Page , widow of a late

P . M . 1076 , whose case the Henley Lodge is furthering , and assured them that their presence that night was esteemed an honour to the Henley Lodge , as their votes were and would be appreciated by every brother of it . Bro . Webber , in response , assured the W . M . and brethren that it gave him great pleasure to be present , because , in the first place , he felt that he was only doing his duty in

the cause of Mrs . Page , whose deceased husband was initiated in the Nelson Lodge ; and in the next , because of the splendid working he had seen that night both by the W . M . and his Deacons . He trusted the votes he had brought over would be augmented by sufficient to carry their candidate . They , the Nelson Lodge , had given their own boy candidate 57 votes , and he felt proud of the

opportunity of giving them , and of the lodge through which be was enabled so to do . He tendered to every brother present a hearty welcome to the Nelson Lodge , and also to their lodge of instruction . Bro . Miller said he stood in a very difficult position , as his W . M . had said all that he had intended to say ; he could , however , thank them for their genial hospitality .

He also congratulated the W . M . upon his officers , the Deacons especially , and the lodge upon its W . M ., and also upon their candidate , who he felt sure would be an honour to the lodge . Bro . Tumber , in responding for his health , hoped he might fulfil all the kindly expectations of the W . M . He had been most favourably impressed with the solemnity of

the initiation ceremony . It was an old saying , " Better late than never , " and he felt it , but yet it would have been best to have joined the Order years ago . However , he hoped by zeal and attention to make up for the lateness of his joining , and to become worthy of the lodge and the kindness of the brethren in accepting him . Some excellent singing enlivened the proceedings .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) .- —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when a numerous company of brethren assembled . Amongst those present were Bros . T . H . Wills , WJVL ; jVW . McKellar , S . W . ; John Taylor , J . W . ; John Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ;

John Chapman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; S . Wills , J . D ., as S . D . ; ] . Nosworthy , as J . D . ; Geo . West , Stwd ., as I . G . ; ] . E . Newton , Tyler ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England ; ] ohn Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; ] . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Taylor , P . M . and Sec . 32 S , Prov . G . D . C ; T . VV . Morgan , I . P . M . ; F . S . Hex , P . M . ; R . L . Mueford , P . M . 32 S ; I . Medway , 7 S 9 ; W .

Thomas , 1 S 9 ; W . Winget , E . J . Pratt , W . II . Rowland , C . Hill , J . G . Tuile , W . Hurt , Tyler 32 S ; J . Risdjn , and V . Lauzell . The lodge being opened by the VV . M ., the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . G . Turle was then raised to the Degree of M . M . _ by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in every detail in an

unusually able and impressive manner . A variety of genera ! business then occupied the attention of the brethren , and , after "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , upon the invitation of the able and genial W . M ., retired

to the banquet room , and did ample justice to a cold collation . At the close of the repast , a very pleasant evening was spent in songs and recitations , Bros . Medway , Thomas , the VV . M ., and S . Wills taking part , and Bro . E . J . Pratt very ably presiding at the piano .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Chapter ( No . 946 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Present : Comps . A . C . A . Higerty , M . E . Z . ; E . Dare , H . ; H . Sapsworth , ] . ; Stedwell , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . H . ; R . K . Collick , P . Z . ; S . Jacobs , P . Z . ; Dan Argyle , I ' . Z . ; Ilelbcrt , Monger , and Grundy . Visitors : Comps .

Royal Arch.

W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . ; F . C Austin , M . E . Z . 177 , Prov . A . G . D . C ; B . E . Blasby , M . E . Z . 875 ; J . K . Gwyn , 145 ; and C . Wheeler . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the election of Bros . Giovanni Alciatore , W . M ., John S . Taverner , I . G ., and Thomas Webb Foddy , Stwd ., all of

1044 , which resulted in their favour . Bro . Taverner being in attendance , was duly exalted , the several ceremonies being most efficiently rendered . Comp . Raymond H . Thrupp , in accordance with his promise , gave , in a masterly manner , the lecture on the jewel , which was received with marked approval by the companions . Comp . Thrupp , in response to a vote of thanks , stated he was pleased at all times to render any assistance to R . A . Masonry in general

and to the Strawberry Hill Chapter in particular . The remainder of the business being disposed of , the companions adjourned to refreshment at the _ King's Head Hotel , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Comps . Lee , Blasby , and Wheeler responding for "The Visitors . " Comps . Monger , Jacobs , Thrupp , Lee , Collick , and Grundy contributed greatly to the harmony of a most enjoyable evening .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Henniker Lodge ( No . 315 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Harry Tipper , Prov . G . I . G . Middlesex and Surrey , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . 1 . Crutch , S . W . ; H . Cox , J . W . j John Barnett , jun ., M . O . ; J . H . Lane , J . O . ; T . B . Adams , J . D . ; James Terry , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ;

C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; ] . Lichtenfeld , R . of M . j Col . H . Radcliffe , P . M . ; H . S . Warner , VV . Bellingham , G . H . Kenning , J . A . Farnfield , C . G . Moore , and VV . J . Nicholls . Visitors : Bros . J . L . Mather , P . G . Treasurer ; H . H . Shirley , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Dickey , W . M . 355 ; and VV . W . Lee , 400 . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Audit

Committee ' s report received and adopted . Bro . Hy . Cox , the W . M . elect , was ably installed into the chair by Bro H . Tipper . The following officers were appointed : Bros . W . J . Crutch , S . W . ; John Barnett , jun ., J . W . ; J . H . Lane , M . O . ; J . Lichtenfeld , S . O . ; M . Bromet , J . O . ; J . Terry , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; G . H . Kenning , R . of M . ; W . J . Nicholls , S . D . ; J . A .

Farnfield , J . D . ; J . A . Berther , D . C . ; C . G . W . Moore , l . G . ; H . Warner and VV . G . Hunt , Stewards ; and Mills , Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., delivered the customary addresses to the W . M ., officers , and brethren . The W . M ., in presenting a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Tipper , I . P . M ., referred to the excellent services rendered by that brother to the lodge , and to the

ability he had displayed in the working of the ceremonies , and said the jewel was a mark of esteem from the members . The gift was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Tipper . Letters expressing regret for non-attendance having been read , the lodge was formally closed . The brethren subsequently enjoyed a banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , which was followed by the customary

toasts . Bro . John L . Mather , P . G . Treas ., responding for " The Grand Officers , " returned sincere thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast . He said it was a great pleasure and privilege to be a Grand Officer , more especially to be coupled with the names of the two eminent noblemen mentioned in the toast . He would only say the Grand Officers

endeavoured to discharge their duties in a most satisfactory manner , and he was only sorry more work did not fall upon them , for every member would be ready and willing to perform it in an able and efficient manner . He congratulated the W . M . on being installed into the chair , and hoped he would have a pleasing year of office , and that all the officers would support him to the best of their ability .

Ihe Installing Master had performed the ceremony in a highly creditable manner , and he hoped the lodge would continue to prosper for many years to come . Bro . H . H . Shirley , P . P . G . Org . Middlesex and Surrey , replied for " The Prov . Grand Officers , " and said the Henniker Lodge was to be congratulated upon having so many Grand Officers and Prov . Grand Officers attached to

it . He held a very low position in Prov . Grand Lodge , but he was glad to have attained the office , and hoped to arrive at a higher post . Bro . H . Tipper , I . P . M ., then said he rose to propose the most important toast that could be brought before them" The Health of the W . VI . " He felt sure they had done the right thing that evening in installing Bro . H . Cox into

the chair , and he could say that from the time their VV . M . entered the lodge until the present moment he had fulfilled every portion of the work entrusted to him as well as it was possible to be done , and he would reflect as much credit upon the lodge as any previous Master had done . As they all knew the good qualities of the W . M ., he would simply ask them to drink the toast in bumpers .

Bro . Henry Cox , W . M ., having thanked the I . P . M . and brethren , said lie hoped to be spared to carry out his duties during-his year , and would endeavour to discharge them to the best of his ability . " The Visitors " was next given , and acknowledged by Bros . H . Dickey , W . M . 355 , and W . VV . Lee , 400 . The Worshipful Master proposed " The I . P . M . and Past

Masters , " and said that as the brethren had seen Bro . Tipper perform the installation ceremony that evening , the toast required no comment from him . The Past Masters all performed their duties in an efficient manner , and he hoped other brethren would imitate them so that the prestige of the lodge would be kept up . Bro . H . Tipper , Prov . G . I . G ., I . P . M ., said the Past

Masters were only too pleased to do what they could for the brethren generally and the lodge in particular . The Past Masters had all received kindness from the members , and could not do too much for the lodge . They would be always willing to help the W . M . or any brother when called upon . "The Officers" was then heartily honoured , and

responded to by Bro . Crutch , S . W . Bro . J . Barnett , jun ., J . W ., also replied , and said that although he belonged to several Craft lodges , his home was in the Henniker Mark Lodge , at which he had been present every meeting since his advancement , and had had the distinction of bringing three or four of his dear friends into it . The Tyler's toast terminated a very enjoyable evening .

Mark Masonry.

ASHBOURNE . Dove Valley Lodge ( No . 353 ) . —The anniversary meeting of the above lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Monday last , when there were present Bros . G . M . Bond , W . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . G . D .. Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., as I . P . M . ; W . H . Tutt , S . W . ; J . H . Cooke , J . W . ; W . Davenport , M . O . ; I . f . Marple , S . O . ; W . I . Piper ,

as J . O . ; T . 0 . Farmer , Treas . ; John Howell , P . M ., Sec ; R . Beardmore , D . of C . ; and R . Brown , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . VV . ] . Piper , M . O . 302 ; D . W . Bardill , S . O . 339 ; Hon . C . W . Trollope , S . D . 246 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; and W . H . Wheeldon , l . G . 302 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Percy

Wallis then , at the invitation of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and installed Bro . W . H . Tutt as W . M ., and also delivered the several charges . A vote of condolence on the death of Bro . Prince , P . M ., was unanimously accorded to the family of the deceased brother . The officers were appointed as follows : Bros . G . M . Bond , I . P . M . ; J . H . Cooke , S . W . ; VV . Davenport , J . W . ; J . T . Marple , M . O . ; A . M . Wither , S . O . ; T . O . Farmer , J . O ., Treas . ;

J . Howell , P . M ., Sec ; H . Brambles , R . of M . ; Fred . Stone , S . D . ; R . Beardmore , J . D . ; H . Taylor , l . G . ; Percy Wallis , P . M ., D . C ; and R . Brown , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Green Man Hotel , where a banquet was served by Mrs . Wallis in her usual faultless style , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , the brethren separated after a very pleasant meeting .

CROYDON . Croydon Lodge ( No . 198 ) . —This lodge , which has during the last few years made rapid strides and attained a very considerable amount of success , held its installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , 9 6 , High-street , on Friday , the 9 th instant . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . Fox

Hawes , S . W ., W . M . elect ; H . E . Vickers , J . W . ; Arthur Adams , M . O . ; J . S . Fraser , S . O . ; W . ] . Dyer , 1 . 0 . ; H . Burgess , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Yaxley , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . j ; ] . Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; W . E . Fenn , J . D . ; C . W . ' Mapleton , I . G . ; Dr . W . Ganton , Stwd . ; F . W . White , E . Edridge , S . Lea Smith , Frederick West , VV . J . Day , and the following visitors : Bros . W . Vincent , P . G . I . G .

Basil E . Greenfield , S . W . 237 ; A . D . Morice ; J . R . Green , P . P . G . O . ; and W . W . Lee , 400 The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and Bro . W . J . Day , 1790 , having been duly approved by ballot , was impressively advanced to the Degree by the VV . M . Bro . W . Fox Hawes was next presented as the W . M . elect , and installed into the chair by Bro . H . M .

Hobbs , I . P . M ., who performed the ceremony with the ability characteristic of all his Masonic work , and it was the general opinion of those present that he had in this instance excelled any previous effort . The following officers were appointed : Bros . Frederick West , S . W . ; H . E . Vickers , J . W . ; Adams , M . O . ; Fraser , S . O . ; Dyer , J . O . ; Burgess , P . M ., Treas . ; Rhodes , P . M ., Sec . ; Edridge , R . M . ; Fenn , S . D . ;

Mapleton , J . D . ; Holdsworth , l . G . ; Radford , D . C . ; and Phillips and Dr . Ganton , Stewards . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Hobbs , I . P . M ., who was presented by the W . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel as a mark of the esteem and regard from the members and as a slight recognition of his valuable services to the

lodge . Bro . Hobbs , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks , and was subsequently asked and consented to represent the lodge in the capacity of Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . Two propositions were received , and several letters having been announced from brethren expressing regret for non-attendance , the lodge was closed .

After banquet , the usual toasts were duly honoured , Bro . Yaxley , P . G . Stwd ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Rhodes , P . P . G . O ., responding for "The Prov . Grand Officers . " Bro . H . M . Hobbs , I . P . M ., said he had a very pleasing duty to perform in proposing "The Health of the W . M . " Last month it was his privilege to be the guest of the W . M .

in one of the oldest and most successful Craft lodges in Surrey , in the chair of which it gave him pleasure to see him installed . That evening he had ' greater pleasure in installing Bro . Fox Hawes into the chair of that Mark lodge . Their W . M . was so well known that it would ill become him to say anything in his favour ; but he was best known to them in connection with a

lodge of instruction , of which he had been the able and energetic Secretary for many years , and which owed its present successful condition to him . Bro . Fox Hawes was also associated with him in the Royal Arch and other Degrees , where he was looked upon with affection and regard by every member , in the same way as he was esteemed in this lodge . It would be the duty and privilege

of the members to make the W . M . ' s year a very pleasant one to him , and prosperous to the lodge , for no brother was ever installed , or ever would be , who would to the best of his ability more conscientiously discharge the duties to their entire satisfaction . _ Bro . VV . Fox Hawes , W . M ., having returned thanks , said he held a proud position owing to their favour—the

highest honour , in fact , they could confer upon him . He had the honour to preside at the present' time over his mother Craft lodge , and was now installed in the Mark , which to a certain extent was unique . By the aid of the I . P . M ., the tide of that lodge was flowing in a successful course , and , from the number and quality of members joining , they were on the high road to prosperity , and , with

careful management , would succeed in the future . As long as he was spared he hoped to see the lodge prosper . He looked forward to the officers to help him m the work , and trusted to hand over the warrant as pure and unsullied as he received it . In response to the toast of "The Advancee , Bro . Day , and the Joining Member , Bro . Lea Smith , " Bro . Day

said he felt he had taken a step in the right direction . Although young in Masonry , he took a deep interest in it , and every time he attended a lodge or lodge of instruction he was struck by the cordial feeling existing and the beautiful bonds of fellowship thrown around . The

ceremony that evening had far excelled what he had anticipated , and he could not , of course , fully realise its beauties , but was sure the more he knew of it the more he should like it . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said he had not only to thank the brethren