Provincial Meetings.

Jones , S . W . 41 S , W . M . elect ; Edwards . S . W . 4 60 , W . AI . elect ; J . T . Fenton , 41 S ; J . Lake , 637 ; and tvlacaulay , Africa . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Alason , W . AI ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , as also letters of apology for non-attendance from several brethren were read . The ballot was taken for Mr . Cronshaw , which proved unanimous . Bro . R . Dain , P . I .

G . W ., next presented Bro . John Scarratt , S . W . and W . M . elect , for installation . Bro . J . Alason , the Installing Master , then appointed as his Installing Officers : Bros . Dain , P . J . G . W ., as S . W . ; F . Weston , P . P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; and J . Godwin , P . P . G . S . B ., as I . G . ; and installed his successor in the chair of K . S . in an able manner . At the close of the installation ceremony

( in which , as will be seen , most of the prominent members of the lodge seemed to have held a working partnership ) , Bro . T . K . Pedley , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., proclaimed ; Bro . J . Pierpoint , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd ., presented and explained the working tools of Al . M . and F . C . ; Bro . W . Garner , P . M ., presented and explained the working tools of an E . A . ; and Bro . F . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,

delivered the address to the W . M . The newly-appointed W . AI ., in his turn , appointed the following officers , who were accordingly invested : Bros . John Mason , l . P . M . ; A . Boulton , S . W . ; J . Beech , J . W . ; Rev . Danberry , Chap . ; R . Dain , Treas . ; T . Pedley , Sec . ; F . Weston , D . C . ; J . Davis , Org . ; T . Saunders , S . D . ; R . Owen , J . D . ; W . H . Emery , I . G . ; F . C . Gill , W . Roden , J . Gratton ,

and W . S . Gordon , Stewards ; and H . Boardman , Tyler . Bro . Pearson . P . M ., invested and addressed the Wardens , Bro . Brickel , P . AI ., invested and addressed the rest of the officers , Bro . J . Godwin , P . AI ., P . P . G . S . B ,, addressed the Wardens , and Bro . R . Dain , P . J . G . W ., rendered the addresses to the brethren generally . There was not a drawback in the whole ceremony , which was performed by

the respective officers in such a masterly manner as indicated very careful study on their part . The general business of the evening having been disposed of , and " Hearty good wishes" expressed by the visiting brethren , Bro . J . Scarratt , W . M ., duly closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided for them by Miss M . E . Hart , at the Leopard Hotel

The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been given and responded to , Bro . J . Beech , J . W ., proposed "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Brindley , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was suitably responded to by Bros . S . Watson , P . P . G . P . ; W . H . Howson , P . G . S . B . ; and J . T . Howson , P . G . Stwd .

The toast of "The Worshipful Master " was proposed by Bro . J . Mason , I . P . M ., in very complimentary terms . The Worshipful Alaster responded in a very happy manner , thanking Bro . Mason for the very kind words spoken in his favour . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Installing Alaster and I . P . M ., " and said all the brethren must have been pleased

with the excellent working of Bro . John Mason during his year in the chair . Bro . John Alason , I . P . M ., replied , and said that the members of 9 S were aware he was always pleased to do anything for the lodge , and during his year in the chair had endeavoured to do the work to the satisfaction of all , and if he had the appreciation of the brethren he was well

repaid . "The Visitors " was given by Bro . Rev . Edgeworth in a very hearty manner , and duly responded to by several visiting brethren . "The Alasonic Charities" was given by Bro . T . K . Pedley , P . P . G . S . of W ., and responded to by Bro . W . H . Howson , P . G . S . B ., who invited all brethren to subscribe to the Charities .

Bro . Brickel proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge , " and was responded to by Bros . A . Boulton , S . W ., and W . H . Emery , I . G . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant evening . During the evening Bros . White , Weston , Davis , Emery , Young , Howson , and others contributed songs , & c , to the harmony of the meeting .

GREAT YARMOUTH . United Friends Lodge ( No . ioo ) . —This lodge held its annual monthly meeting at the Royal Assemly Rooms , Albert-square , on the 12 th inst . There were present Bros . H . W . Youell , W . M . ; Major W . Diver , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; W . E . Holt , J . W . ; C Diver , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; H . Chamberlain ,

Sec . ; G . H . Lovewell Blake , S . D . ; J . Bunn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as J . D . ; J . F . W . Bray , P . M ., Org . ; R . Dc M . Bracey , I . G . ; J . Harvey , Tyler ; R . D . Ruddock , l . P . M . ; E . P . Youell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk ; J . Taylor , P . AI . ; I . Hall , P . M ., P . P . I . G . W . j F . Burton , P . M . ( Deputy Mayor ) , P . G ; Reg . ; and T . AI . Baker , P . AL , ( Town Clerk ) . The visitors were Bros . R . H . Teasdell , A . W .

Youngman , H , Blake , J . Etheridge , and E . J . Bonfellow , all of neighbouring lodges ; and W . R . Arnold , P . AL , Al . E . Z . 100 and 17 S 9 ; and Capt . A . C Daniel , R . A ., of 17 S 9 . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been confirmed , and the report of the Committee of Reference having been adopted , a ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , viz ., Alessrs . William James Nutman and

George Edward Kirkup , and it proving unanimous in their favour , they were dul y admitted to the lodge and initiated by Bro . H . Youell , the Al . AI ., in a manner that could not be surpassed , considering that this was the first time he had occupied the chair since his installation in November . The charjje , after the initiation , was delivered by the S . W ., Bro . Walter Diver , in his usual excellent style . Two joining members were elected , viz .: Bros . F . H . Collins , 20 , and Doctor H . Collier , of 1631 . The lodge was then closed .

HARROGATE . Harrogate and Claro Lodge ( No . 1001 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Avenue-road , on Friday , the iGth inst ., when the following were present : Bros . R . H . Walters , W . M . ; I . A . Macnab , J . W . ; R . G . Howson , P . M ., Chap . ; G . Thomnson . P . M .. Treas . ; A . B . Booty , Sec . ; W . Darey ,

S . D . ; A . J . Spinks , I . G . ; Thomas Linskill and W . H , Turners , Stwds . ; W . Child and H . Bungay , Tylers ; T . Lawrence , P . M . ; J . B . Griffiths , B . A ., l . P . M . ; A . J . Bodman , P . M . ; W . T . Marshall , P . M . ; John Wjod , J . Rendell , I . G . 1794 ; andothers . The minutes oi the last regular lodge were read , confirmed , and signed by the W . M . and Secretary . Bro . F ,

Provincial Meetings.

Smith , P . M . S 37 , P . P . A . G . D . C , waselectedajoining member of the lodge . Bro . Howson , P . M ., was invested as Chaplain , and suitably addressed on his duties . Bro . Wood was passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft , the ceremony being performed in an admirable manner by the W . M .,

assisted by Bros . R . G . Howson , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; and A . B . Booty . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed , and the lodge was closed . After supper the usual loyal and Masontc toasts were given , interspersed with songs and recitations .

MANCHESTER . Al'dwiCk Lodge ( No . 2185 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Alidland Hotel , Ardwick , on Alonday , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Richard Booth , W . AI . There were present Bros . Jas . Hayes , J . W . ; T . Rostron , Treas . ; W . J . Melling , Sec ; J . W . Atkinson , S . D . ; R . W . Atkinson , J . D . ;

N . Goodman , I . G . ; Wm . Hoyland , P . M ., D . C ; Henry Dawson . P . AI ., Tyler ; Councillor Wm . Fitzgerald , P . M . ; G . E . Wand , P . M . ; John Redmond Farrer , and Chas . Bains . Visitor : Bro . Edwd . Roberts , P . AL 1459 . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Farrer was duly passed into the Degree of F . C .

At the festive board which followed , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been disposed of , "The Health of the Newly-Passed Brother" was proposed , and afterwards responded to . The efforts of the Secretary to resuscitate their drooping funds , and place the lodge upon a sound and substantial

basis , were referred to by various speakers , and Bro . Alelling , in acknowledging the compliment paid to him , made the welcome announcement that the lodge was out of debt . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Geo . E . Wand , P . M . ; Wm . Hoyland , P . M . ; Edwd . Roberts , P . AL ; and T . Rostron .

PENDLETON . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 1773 ) .-Bro . Thomas Threlfall , W . M ., held his first official meeting at the Town Hall , on Friday , the iCth inst ., securing a good attendance of officers , Past Alasters , and brethren in the following : Bros . J . L . Smith , l . P . M . ; Thos . T . Sefton , S . W . ; Wm . Alosley , J . W . ; Saml . Statham , P . AL ,

P . P . G . T ., Chap . ; ( as . Clough , Sec ; J . Oarkson , S . D . ; W . Hardcastie , P . AL , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . ; Wm . Lambert , I . G . ; W . Allen Smith , Stwd . ; J . Harrop , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; F . Townson , P . M . ; E . Holland , P . M . ; Eli Winterbottom , P . M . ; Thos . Kay , P . M . ; R . Duxbury , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Roberts , P . AL ; J . Handley , R . Hilton , Walter H . Barrett , P . B . Hayden , Albert

Fletcher , J . S . Kitchen , Robert Winstanley , and J no . Walker . Visitor : Bro . Charles Edward Borcbank , 47 and 170 . The ordinary business of the lodge was of no light character , and included the presentation of Treasurer ' s Report , passing of accounts , and balloting for two joining

members , viz ., Bros . Fletcher and Kitchen . At the festive board , which followed , Bro . Oarkson reminded the company of the approaching Christmas season by a fine rendering on the pianoforte of " Unto us a child is born , " Bro . Clough recited a Lancashire sketch , Bro . Hilton was very amusing in comic singing , and Bro . Roberts sang a parody on a popular Welsh song .

PRESTWICH . Lodge Of Concord ( No . 1534 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at Chester Bank on Thursday , the 15 th instant , Bro . E . P . Mead , P . AL , D . C , assuming the principal chair in the absence of the W . M . The important business of the evening was the raising of Bro . Albert Summersgill to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . W . Thompson

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treasurer , assisted by Bro . S . F . Simons , P . AI . At the festive board which followed , it was announced that in connection with the East Lancashire Systematic and Benevolent Institution , two new Life Governors , in addition to those mentioned at the Festival of St . John two months ago , had been created in the persons of Bros . E . Hilton ,

l . P . M ., and J . P . Reid , both being members of the lodge . The proceedings were diversified by songs , sketches , and recitations , rendered by the following : Bros . J . Wardle , P . AL , Sec ; S . F . Simons , P . AI . ; W . H . Norton , S . W . ; Walter Al . Simons , Stwd . ; and E . Roberts , P . AL

There were present , besides those mentioned above , Bros . W . B . Alidgley , J . W . ; A . R . Rogerson , S . D . ; Edwin S . Done , J . D . ; E . W . Ogden , I . G . ; Frank K . Alaxwell , Stwd . ; R . J . Bennett , P . AL ; John Walkdcn , P . AL ; R . Hothersall , P . AL , P . D . G . D . C ; and A . Allan . Bro . J . W . Hallam , J . W . 1055 , was a visitor .

SHIPLEY . Airedale Lodge ( No . 387 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Saltaire Institute on the 7 th instant , when Bro . H . Telford was installed as W . AI . There was a very large attendance of brethren , the gathering being one of the most successful ever held in connection with the lodge . Amongst the visitors were brethren from the following lodges : Royal Yorkshire , the Hope , Harmony , Shakespeare , Prince of Wales , Acacia , Three Graces ,

Scientific , Eccleshill , Scarborough , De Warren , Wharn . cliffe , St . John's , and St . Lawrence . The Past Alasters present included Bros . J . Hey , H . Mitchell , E . Heaton , F , Ives , W . Oddy , J . Tillotson , C . W . Curran , and R . Knight . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bros , Alitchell , P . M . ; Htaton , P . AL ; and Knight , l . P . M . The W . AI . afterwards invested the following as his officers :

Bros . R . Knight , l . P . M . j G . W . Pickles , S . W . ; W . Jackson , J . W . ; F . Lister , Chap . ; J . Hey , Treas . ; H , Alitchell , Sec ; W . Oddy , Charity Steward ; W . H , Fawcett , S . D . ; I . Cromack , J . D . ; A . Booth , I . G . ; E , L . Baumann , Tyler and Almoner ; C W . Curran , P . M ., D . C ; J . Tillotson , Librarian ; A . Swaine , Org . ; and'T , Rhodes , J . W . Parker , L . Arensberg , I ' . Deighton , Geo ,

Shackleton , and S . Holdsworth , Stewards . The charges to the W . M . and officers were given by Bro . Curran , after which the brethren adjourned and celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , when the toast list was gone through , the proceedings , to which Bro . Chas . Blagbro was a contributor as a vocalist , being very enjoyable .

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Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 11 th inst . Amongst those present were Comps . Hardy , M . E . Z . ; Cleghome , P . Z ., H . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., J . ; George Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Peacock , acting S . N . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A notice of motion was given " That

application be made to the Grand Chapter to change the name of the chapter to the Tranquility , that being the name of the lodge under whose number the chapter meets . " Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Francis Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire , Second Principal ; Ellborn , P . Z . ; Staley , P . Z . ; Kimpton , P . Z . ; E . A . Harris , P . Z . ; and many others .

I he convocation was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth , the toasts only of " The Queen and Royal Arch Alasonry , " "The G . Z ., " "The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and "The M . E . Z ., " were honoured . The proceedings then terminated .

Selwyn Chapter ( No . 1901 ) . —The regular meeting of this young and promising chapter was held at the Montpelier Hotel , Choumert-road , Peckham , on Thursday , the Sth inst . There were present Comps . W . Davies , M . E . Z . ; E . Gauntlett , H . ; J . Lightfoot , J . ; W . H . Hook , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S E . ; J . Evans , S . N . ; H . R . Hobbs , P . S . ; W . J . Alford , 1 st

A . S . ; F . H . Ford , 2 nd A . S . ; Dr . W . Thomas , A . D . C . ; A . H . Fraser , Steward ; I . Bowler , Janitor ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . 1275 ; F . E . Pow , J . E . Burkmar , E . Eagle , L . E . Eagle , and H . Hayward . The minutes of the consecration ceremony and emergency meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Wimble , P . M . 1901 , for exaltation , which

proved unanimous in his favour . At the last minute a telegram was received from Bro . Wimble , regretting absence through unavoidable circumstances ; but the Al . E . Z . rehearsed the ceremony , which was ably performed by the Principals and the rest of the officers . Letters for nonattendance were read from candidates who expressed their regret , but their intention to attend as early as possible . A

notice of motion was given by the Al . E . Z . — " That thehon . membership of the chapter be conferred upon Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., for the able services he had rendered to the chapter . " The business of the convocation ended , the companions adjourned to an excellent supper , supplied by Comp . Pow , the proprietor , in his usual capital style , after which the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were ably given by the

M . E . Z . The toast of "The Grand Officers" received merited attention . The toast of " The M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . Hook , P . Z ., in terms of high commendation , and most suitably acknowledged . The toast of "The H . and J . " received its just meed of praise from the Al . E . Z ., congratulating them on their excellent work that evening . Both of the Principals responded in very appropriate

terms . " The Visitors " was given next by the M . E . Z ., who gave them a hearty welcome . Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., ably replied . The toast of "The Officers" deservedly received the

praise of the M . E . Z . Each officer responded , and promised their utmost support to the chapter . The Janitor ' s toast closed a most instructive meeting . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of Comps . Alford , Hook , Hobbs , J . Evans , Stone , Lightfoot , and Burkmar , Comp . Evans presiding at the piano .

St . Martin's-le-Grand Chapter ( No . 1538 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C , when there were present Comps . H . P . Hay , Al . E . Z . ; H . G . Hale , H . ; Alumford , P . Z ., a ? J . ; G . Gregory , S . E . ; J . Thwaites , S . N . ; E . AI . Aloney , P . Z . 2 S , P . S . ; Elphinstone-Stone , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Ives , Janitor ; R . C . Leversedge , P . Z . ; J . P . Parkes , P . Z . ; Hatch , Roberts , and

Trezise . Visitors : Comps . W . Ratcliff , H . 3 , and E . Daoust , 2090 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . Bro . H . B . Robinson , 153 S , was regularly admitted and exalted . The companions afterwards dined together , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to very heartily . The companions separated early .

Aidersgate Chapter ( No . 1657 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday lastat the Albion Tavern , Aldersgatestreet . Present : Comiss . John Larkin , Al . E . Z . ; R . H . Crowden , acting H . ; George Kenning , Treas ., acting J . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . Z ., S . E . ; George Rawlinson , S . N . ;

James Shotter , P . S . ; Couchman , Janitor ; Horace Brooks Alarshall , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; and P . F . R . Saillard , P . Z . Visitor : Comp . Horace Stewart , 1194 . The minutes Jof the last convocation were read and confirmed . The companions dined together under the gavel of the M . E . Z .

LANCASTER . Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . —A meeting of this chapter took place at the Alasonic Hall , Church-street , on Alonday , the igth inst ., when there were present Comps . A . T . Relph , Al . E . Z . ; Nuttall , H . ; B . Gregson , P . Z ., as J . ; Rich . Stanton , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . F . Willan , S . N . ;

H . Longman , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; J . Ellershaw , P . Z . ; W . Duff , P . Z . ; Capstick , Heald , Nicholson , and others . The ballot was taken for Bros . Gorton and Turner , of the Alorcambe Lodge , and were duly exalted by the Al . E . Z . Another candidate having been duly proposed , the chapter was closed .

Air . Gladstone , accompanied by Airs . Gladstone , Aliss Gladstone , and Air . Armitstead , arrived at Biarritz at 7 o ' clock on Thursday morning . At the courtyard of the Grand Hotel the party were received by the British Consul , and bouquets of flowers were presented on behalf of the municipality o £ Biarritz . The travellers found the country enjoying splendid weather and brilliant sushine .