Provincial Meetings.

Degree of F . C , by the W . M ., and Bro . Bingham , P . M . The working tools were given by Bro . Mays , S . W . The ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Foster , as a candidate for initiation , and proved in his favour , as did the ballot for Bro . A . Hobson , 44 S , as a joining member . Mr . Foster was afterwards admitted and regularly initiated by Bro . ThorpI . P . M ., assisted by the VV . M ., the working tools

, being given by Bro . H . Banks , J . VV ., and the charge delivered by Bro . R . ] . Smith , Sec . Bro . H . Cowbrough , P . M ., then submitted the motion of which he had previously p iven notice , viz .: " That the sum of 20 guineas be g iven from the lodge funds tothe Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , " and spoke in very appreciative terms of the able and economical management of the School , and the excellent

training given to the girls therein . Bro . Thorp , LP . AL , cordially supported the motion , which was unanimously carried . It was also decided to extend the patronage of the lodge to the Leeds Operatic and Dramatic Society , on the occasion of their series of performances of " La Fille de Madame Angot , " at the Grand Theatre , in April next , in aid of the city Charities . Bros . Dobson , Milne , and Foster having proposed to take further Degrees in due

course , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall where supper was served , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts proposed , duly honoured , and responded to . Bros . W . Smith , Cockerlyne , Whitfield , Bagshaw , G . Tyers , R . J . Smith , and others added considerably to the enjoyment of the evening by their vocal and instrumental contributions .

MANCHESTER . Palatine Lodge ( No . 2447 ) . —The fir . regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Palatine Hotel , Amit ' s Bank , on Friday , the 17 th instant . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . F . Broadsmith , and the minutes , which had been prepared by Bro . J . Hardwicke-Alarsh in a most minute and elaborate manner , detailing every item of

the consecration ceremony , were read and confirmed , after which the W . M . complimented Bro . Harwicke-Alarsh upon their production , which , he said , was faultless—a sentiment which was echoed by everyone present . The ballot was taken for four joining members and five candidates , all of which were favourable , and three of the latter were initiated by Bros . F . Broadsmith , W . M ., and G . S . Smith , P . M ., D . C

The following were present : Bros . F . Broadsmith , P . M ., P . P G . R .. W . M . ; G . S . -Smith , P . M ., D . C ; H . J . Owen , S . W . ; W . J . Fawcus , J . VV . ; J . J . Tinker , Treas . -, J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . 1730 , Sec . ; G . Graham , S . D . ; G . A . Myers , P . M ., J . D . ; John Newton , I . G . ; and W . Spencer . Visitors : Bros . G . L . Mills , E . A . Locke , R . A . Hepworth , and Z . C . Gibbons .

SHEPTON MALLET . Love and Honour Lodge ( No . 285 ) . —The annual assembly of the members of this lodge for the installation of W . AL and the investment of officers took place atthe Masonic Hall , on the 15 th inst ., when there was a large gathering of the lodge and visiting brethren , including a goodly number of P . G . Officers , when Bro . G . W . Styles

was installed as W . M ., the ceremony being performed by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C Else , P . G . D . England . The W . M . aftirwards appointed and invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . C J . Vork , l . P . M . j C . J . I ' arrott , S . VV . ; S . J . Willmott , J . W . j T . Parker , P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; F . G Bradbury , Sec . ; J . R . Winterton , S . D . ; F .. Needham , J . D . j 1 . Phillis , P . P . G . D . C . D . Cj

Newton Wade , Org . ; S . R . Ivey , I . G ., T . W . Kendrick and W . Warner , Stewards ; and F . W . Davis , lyler . The installation banquet was afterwards served in Mrs . Hills' usual high-class style at the George Hotel . The usual toast list was gone through , and during the evening vocal and instrumental music contributed to the pleasure of the company .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the iGth inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . A . Vandeword . W . M . ; C W . Barnard , S . W . ; F . J . Cumine , J . W . ; 1 ' * . Wood , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; E . 1 . Bowmaker , S . D .: R . I . Smith . l . D . ; C . H .

Kowmaker , LG . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . ; Val Mason . Org . ; J . A . Hobday , S . W . iGo . and VV . Flam , Stwds . ; A . VV . Martin , Prov . G . T ' vler , T ' vler j B . Thomas , l . P . M . j G . J . Glasscock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . C . CresswHI , F . j . Wood , S . A . Browning , E . H . laylor , Dr , K . 0 . Dempster , B . Fearnside , J . Pritchard , VV . T . Darke , 1 " . !•' . Ramuz , G . Reed , Dr . IT . O . Grenlell . and G . F

, Vandeword . Visitors : Bros . J . Berry and | . O'Brien , 1 S 17 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , Hro . F . G . Ramuz was raised to the Third Degree , and Mr . James George Jarvis initiated into Freemasonry . Nothing further offering , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —This lodge I-I 1 11 a eetin *? on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Peace Mall , when there were present Bros . 1 . Constable , W . M . j *>• H . C . Ashlin , l . P . M . j A . L . Peace , P . M ., Treas . ; I ; H . Bletcher , P . M ., Almoner ; W . P . Robotham , Sec . ; \ r * ; . ' D C * T . Barber , J . D . j F . I " . Turner , ' G . ; B . MaskellStwd and FPineTyler

, . ; . , . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Peace gave a short oration on the death of Bro . Winter which was listened to wth marked attention , and proposed that a vote of con-* * - ! £ " be sent to the deceased brother ' s relatives . Bro . Ashlin briefl y seconded , and it was carried in solemn silence , lhe W . AL announced tint Bro . W . Watson , r / iv ' . ranc * Librarian , had kindly consented to deliver one 01 nis interesting lectures at the next meeting .

TWICKENHAM . Th ^' i *\ , Franis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) .-Hnttl L " 1 * '' for the dis l ) atcl - of business at the Albany . . « on the Sth inst . Amongst those present were Bros . Sii . n 7 "li * ' P M acting * W * M * 'he Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C , acting S . W . j E . W . Davis , Ci WW * i ** , *? "' ^* - * l '* " l . P-G . D ., Treas . ; Capt . T . ad 7 ; -M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; L . Saunders , J . D . ; ¦ -. wnnell .

Provincial Meetings.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Ernest Linnell was passed to the Second Degree , the acting W . M . giving the lecture on the tracing board appertaining to the Degree in an impressive manner . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Col . R . Cuming , VV . M . ; A . Alacchi , S . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . C .

responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Ollicers , Present and Past . " "The Health of the W . M . " was duly proposed , and suitably acknow ' edged by the acting W . AL , Bro . A . Toulmin , jun . Bro . J . T . Briggs , P . M ., responded on behalf of " The Past Masters , " and Bros . E . VV . Davis and E . Linnell replied to the toast of " The Officers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BEAMINSTER . St . Mary ' s Chapter ( No . 707 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter held at the White Hart Hotel , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., with the three principal chairs filled by Comps . R . Toleman , M . E . Z . ; S . Laurence , H . ; and J . Andrews , ] ., the ballot was taken for the officers for the

ensuing year . I he result of the elections was as follows ; Comps . S . Laurence , Z . ; J . Andrews , H . ; C . S . Curtis , J . ; Rev . E . G . Austen , S . E . ; C . Toleman , S . N . ; S . R . Baskett , P . S . ; S . Pile , ist A . S . ; J . S . Webb , Treas . j and J . Keech , Janitor . These companions will be invested at the convocation held in Alay .

GA TESHEA D-ON- TYNE . industry Chapter ( No . 4 8 ) . —The regular convocation was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the In'ustry Hall . There were present : Comps . M . Corbett , P . Z ., M . EZ . ; VVm . Brown , I . P . Z . j Robt . Whitfield , P . Z ., as H . ; T . R . Jobson , J . ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . E . j T . Dinning , M . E . Z . 4 S 1 j J . F . Suence , H . iGOi ; Robt . Stewart , S . E . ; VVm . Holzapfel , as S . N . j I . Bnazman ,

Treas . j H . Jackson , ist A . S . j T . W . Bagnall , 2 nd A . S . j R . Ferry , Org . j and others . The ballot * as taken for Bro . W . J . Jobson , S . W . 4 S , and he was exalted by the M . E . Z . Comp . Win . Brown , I . P . Z . delivered the mystical lecture to the candidate . The sum of £ 3 5 s . was voted to the Masonic Benevolent Fund , after which two candidates were proposed for exaltation , and thc chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CARDIFF . Langley Lodge ( No . 28 ) . —The annual meeting and installation was held , by dispensation , at Freemasons ' Hall , Working-street , on Alonday , the Oth instant , when Bro . John Henry Taylor was installed iV . AL for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably and efficiently performed by Bro . C . F . Afatier , G . Secretary , who was supported by

the following Grand Officers : Bros . h . G . Homlray , Prov . G . AL Alon . ; Rev . W . B . Marsden , D . P . G . AL j and N . D . Marks , G . Std . Br . Bro . Taylor appointed and invested his officers as follows * . Bros . H . Frazer , jun ., P . ) . G . W ., l . P . M . j J . M . Gerhold , P . P . G . O ., ii . vV . j ' VV . H . Williams , P . P . G . Std . Br ., | . W . ; S . 0 . Williams , P . P . G . I . G .. Al . O . j T . P . Kerman , P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . O . j B .

D . Jenkins , P . P . G . S . B ., J . O . j N . D . Marks , P . G . Sec , G . Sid . Br ., Treasurer and Secretary j T . S . Perkins , P . S . G . D ., Reg . and Asst . Secretary ! John Sheridan , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., D . Cj J . VV . Jones , Org . ; | . K . Eraser , S . D . ; T . IT . Watts , P . J . G . D ., J . D . j II . KniT , I . G . j W . I , Vaughan , Stwd . j and Amos Jenkins , P . G .

Tyler , Tyler . A large number of brethren attended from the various lodges of the province and the adjoining Province of Monmouth . The lodge enjoys an unusuil degree of prosperity , having a roll of membership numbering 200 brethren , and is the largest and most influential Alark lodge in the

province . Bro . C . F . Matier , in reply to a vote of thanks recorded b y the brethren for the honour conferred on local Mark Alasonry by his presence on that occasion , expressed his pleasure at being enabled to pay a visit to the flourishing poi t of Cardiff , whose Masonic progress , especially in the Mark Degree , he had watched with interestfor a number of

years . A notable incident in the proceedings was the presentation by the W . AL , Bro . J . H . Taylor , of a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel to the retiring Master , Bro . Henry Frazer , jun .. in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered the lodge during his year of office . A banquet was subsequently held at the Royal Hotel ,

Bro . Taylor pre-iding , the catering of Bro . Harman being in his usual first-class style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , songs and recitations by Bros . S . G . Homfray , T . P . Kerman , J . AI . Gerhold , B . D . Jenkins , T . H . Watts , J . W . Jones , and John Sheridan enlivening the remainder of the evening .

Altogether a most enjoyable entertainment was provided , and the installation was undoubtedly one of the most successful held in the history of the lodge . The following were present : Bros . Rev . ] . Marsden , D . P . G . M . j S . G . Homfray , P . G . M . Mon . j C . F . Matier . P . G . W ., G . Sec . ; J . H . Taylor , P . P . G . R . j J J . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Mon . j N . D . Marks , P . AL , P . G . S .,

G . Std . Br . j Al . Allen , W . AL , P . G . S . O . Mon . j John Munday , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . j F . C Williams , S . W ., P . P . J . G . D . Alon . j | ohn Sheridan , P . M .. D . C , P . P . S . G . W . ; Henry Frazer , jun . " , I . P . AL , P . G . I . W . j J . M . Gerhold , J . VV ., P . G . O . j Rev . W . B . Sanderson , P . G . C . j F . J . Colyer , P . A . G . D . C ; W . H . Williams , J . W . j T . C Williams , Al . O . j J . Colman , P . M . j W . Dobbs , P . M . ;

B . D . Jenkins , A . S ., P . P . G . S . B . j T . P . Kerman , S . O ., P . P . G . S . B . j John K . Frazer , S . D . j J . Leon . P . G . S . j Jam s W . lones , Org . ; T . H . Watts , P . S . G . W . ; J . T , Hogg , W . AL ; C . O . Winn , J . H . Dunn , VV . Thomas , John Williams , W . J . Vaughan , Rees Jones , Geo . Durston , John Shearman , P . L . Atkinson , Albert W . Hillier , G . F . Green , C Jenkins , E . Jenkins , C Jones , J . VV . Davis , J . Johns , J . Harman , and Amos Jenkins , Tyler .

Mark Masonry.

GUERNSEY . Sarnian Lodge ( No . 425 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 13 th instant , when the W . M . elect , Bro . Bichard , was installed by the outgoing Alaster , Bro . Balfour Cockburn , P . G . D ., and Bros . Levell and Le Page were appointed and invested respectively as Senior and Junior Wardens . This lodge has now

been in existence two years , and is handed over to its new Alaster in perfect order and free from all encumbrances . A large meed of praise must be awarded to the excellent Secretary , Bro . A . C . Quick for the great care and zealous interest he has taken in the promotion of the welfare of the lodge and the hearty manner in which he has co-operated with the worthy founder and VV . M . of the lodge for the last

two years—Bro . Balfour Cockburn . It is with feelings of great satisfaction that we notice the truly Masonic feeling existing between this lodge and its sister lodge in Jersey . This spirit augurs well for the progress of this Degree in these beautiful islands , and we are plea-ed to think that the visit of the Grand Mark Secretary and several officers of Grand Alark Lodge to both Jersey and Guernsey last year was not without its beneficial and valuable effect .

MANCHESTER . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) . —The instal . lation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . In the absence of Bro . C . IC . Towell , VV . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . J . Truelove Richardson , P . AL , P . P . G . I . of W . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .

C . Green was advanced in a most effective manner , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Richardson , who ilso subsequently installed the W . AL elect . Bro . G . S . Smith , S . W ., W . AL elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . J . AL Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., and after the usual formula , wasduly installed . The address to the W . M . was given by Bro . J . M . Sinclair , whilst that to the Wardens and brethren were given by Bro . I . T . Richardson . The

following brethren were invested and addressed by the Worshipful Master : Bros . G . A . Myers , S . W . j A . K . Boothroyd , J . W . ; J . M . Veal , Al . O . ; F . Stretch , S . O . ; John Walker , J . O . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . AL , P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; Julius Laun ' sch , S . D . ; J . Lawrenson , J . D . j J . T . Richardson , P . P . G . I . of W ., D . C ; J . Hardwicke Alarsh , Chap . ; W . Nicnoll , P . M ., P . G . D . Eng ., Sec ; Jas . Sharpies , R . of M . j Arthur L . Boothroyd , Charles Shaw , Org . ; Ormrod , I . G . ; and E . Roberts , Tyler .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at " Frascati ' s , " 30 , Oxford-street , when there were present Bros W . Truman , W . AL ; F . Hewson , S . W . j H . Siliis , J . W . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor * , F . Marx , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor j J . Blundell , Treas . j F J . Bonham , Secj J . Maton , S . D . j C D . Lindsay , J . D . j W . DenshamI . G . j

, IC . J . Gittins , P . M . j F . Osbarn , and W . Spillane , Visitors : Uros . Dixon , Taylor , and Goldfinch . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Osborn being

candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Dixon being candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bros . Dixon , Taylor , and Goldfinch were unanimousl y elected joining members . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual weekl y meeting was held on Thursday , the yth inst ., at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . Wilkin-on , W . M . j Brighton , S . W . j L . E . Wilson , P . M . 754 , J . W . j Binnie , P . AL , Preceptor ; Garrod , P . AI ., Treas . ; B . Stocker , P . AL , Sec ; Dexter , S . D . ; Reynolds , l . D . ; Ruthven . l . G .:

Everdell , P . AI . ; Reeves , and Stephens . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reeves being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Reeves ansvered the questions leading to the Third

I'egree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Reeves being the candidate . T he lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Broughton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodue was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . K 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 17 th inst , at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Reid , W . M . ; G . IC . Stafford , S . W . j VV . Hide , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor , Chap , j A . Williams , Tr <* as . j D . S . Long , Secj W . Hindes , S . D . j J . Banks , J . D . j F . Barth , I . G . j F . Craggs , P . M . j VV . F . Wilkins , H . Bright , and H . Bone .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . Bright offering himself a candidate for raising , was questioned and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . AL rendering the traditional

history . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren under the direction of Bro . Long , Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The W . AI . having risen , Bro . Stafford was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . After " Hearty good wishes" was given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —A meeting was held on Thur .-, day , the 2 nd inst ., at the King ' s Arms , John-street , W . C , when there were present Bros . H . Baldwin , W . M . ; F . Lewis , S . W . j A . Bannister , J . W . j Boughey , Stone , F . Reeves , C Reeves , Andrews , Rashleigh Lowland , Juby , Hood , Johnstone , and Bean . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

last lodge read and confirmed . The lodge was then called off , and in the interval between labour and refreshment , the second ballot of the Benevolent Association was held , when fortune favoured Bro . Andrews , a new member of the association , who is going up as a Steward for the Boys ' representing the Honor Oak Lodge , of which he is the present W . M . The brethren then sat down to a sumptuous