Provincial Meetings.

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having . been given , Bro . Dr . J . W . Taylor proposed , in eulogistic terms , " The Health of the Mayor , Bro . H . Darley , " which was received with musical honours . Bro . H . Darley suitably responded .

Other toasts followed , and were duly acknowledged . An exceptional musical programme was provided , for the preparation of which the lodge was indebted to Bro . A . W . Tomlinson P . M ., and G . H . Walshaw , P . M ., and which was ably rendered by Bros . J . W . H . Catley , J . Raine , E . Harland , D . Fletcher , VVm . Ascough , and VVm . Peacock ,

. STAFFORD . Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . — On Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the annual Festival of St . John , held in the assembly room at the Swan Hotel , Bro . Dr . E . VV . Taylor , P . P . G . O ., was installed "W . M . of this lodge in the presence of a large number of distinguished visiting brothers and brethren of the lodge . The ceremony

was very ably performed by the Installing Master , Bro . F . Taylor , Prov . G . S . The following lodge officers were invested for the ensuing year by the VV . M .: Bros . F . Taylor , P . G . S ., I . P . M . ' ; W . G . Taylor , S . W . j C . J . Nevitt , J . W . ; Rev . A . H . Talbot , P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; N . J oyce , Treas . ; G . Wormal , Sec . ; J . E . Evans , S . D . ; j . T . Marson , J . D . ; J . Mottram , P . P . A . G . P ., D . C ; W .

Hall , I . G . j B . T . Oswell and P . H . Harston , Stwds . ; and Tomlinson , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , when the following toasts were duly honoured : " The Oueen and the Craft , " proposed by Bro . Dr . Taylor , W . M . ; "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . ; the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the

Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . John Bodenham , Prov . S . G . W ., and P . A . G . D . C . England . The next toast , that of "The Prov . G . M ., Col . Foster Gough ; the Deputy Provincial G . M ., Lieutenant-Colonel Bindley j and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was proposed by Bro . Joyce , and responded to by

Bros . Pepper , P . P . S . G . W ., and Perkins , P . P . A . G . D . C . Bro . Bodenham then proposed "The Health of the Newly-installed W . M ., " wishing him a prosperous year , to which the W . M . suitably responded . "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . J . E . Evans , to which Bros . Dr . Willmore , King , and Wilson replied . "The Health of the Installing Master" was proposed

by Bro . B . T . Oswell , and responded to by the I . P . M . The toast of "The Past Masters" was proposed by Bro . W . G . Taylor , S . W ., and responded to by Bros . Mousley , P . P . G . S ., and Batkin , Prov . G . Std . Br . Bro . J . C . Nevitt , J . W ,, next gave "The Masonic Charities , " the Charity Steward , Bro . Woolley , P . P . A . G . D . of C , replying .

Bro . W . Peach gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which the Wardens replied . The toast of the Tyler brought the evening ' s proceedings to a close . Bros . Wilson , Mousley , Wheway , Taylor , Hall , and Peach enlivened the proceedings with songs and recitations , Bro . Dr . Willmore presiding at the piano .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the Sth instant , when there were present , among others , Bros . Augustus Toulmin , jun ., W . M . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . C , acting S . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Captain

Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; and Davis , I . G . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer rendered his annual financial statement . Several matters in connection with the by-laws having been discussed , apologies for non-attendance were read and announced from Bros . Lieut .-Col . R . Cuming , S . W . ; Capt . Perry , J . W . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; A . H . Gurney , P . G . S . ; E . W . Jenkins , P . M . ; H . Jenkins , P . M . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

A few toasts followed . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bros . Briggs and Walls for "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bro . Davis for "The Officers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Oueen-street , on the 14 th instant . Among those present were Comps . Kimpton , M . E . Z . ; E . A . Harris , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Hardy , J ., H . elect ; F . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire , J . elect ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Rest , I . P . Z . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; Nathan Moss , L . C . C , P . Z . ; Ellborn , P . Z . ; Staley , P . Z . ; Cleghorne , P . Z . ; and others . Comp . Wallis , late 1 S 5 , was

a visitor . The minutes of the past convocation were rear ! and confirmed . Comp . Kimpton , with the valuable assistance of Comps . G . Davis ; and Cleghorne , installed the three Principals . Among the officers invested for the year ensuing were Comps . G . Davis , S . E . ; Rivers , S . N . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Dr . Frye , P . S . ; and E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 ,

Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Kimpton , and the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The usual toasts received full justice . "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " was fluently proposed by the I . P . Z . In the course of his remarks he said that Comp .

Harris , from the date of his exaltation in the Old Jerusalem Chapter , had worked well and worthily in every minor office , and he felt confident that having arrived at the First Principal ' s chair , he ( the M . E . Z ) would do the work of that high position equally as well . The M . E . Z . having replied , gave " The Second and Third Principals , " to which toast Comps . Hardy and F . Smith responded . The latter made an excellent speech .

Royal Arch.

He mentioned the circumstance that in 1 S 74 and 1 S 75 he served the office of First Principal , and he believed that he discharged the duties of that office to the satisfaction of the chapter . He , however , little thought that he should be called upon in 1 S 91 to take the Third chair . He would endeavour to discharge the responsibilities of that position to the best of his ability , but if he should be a little " rusty "

he trusted that the companions would overlook it . " The Past Principals" followed , to which toast all the Past Principals replied , the speeches of Comps . Kimpton , Moss , and Cleghorne being exceedingly good . In giving "The Health of the S . E . and Treasurer" the M . E . Z . spoke in the most flattering terms of the services of those companions . The toast having been warmly received , Comps . Davis

and Harfeld replied . The latter said that the funds for the first time for many years showed a small balance on the wrong side ; however , he hoped that in the course of the coming session that state of things would be altered . "The Health of the Officers " terminated the proceedings . The M . E . Z ., in addition to generously providing a beautiful floral display , had engaged a staff of instrumental and vocal artistes .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Present -. Comps . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ( in the absence through illness of Comp . Henry Hughes ); W . R . Dixon , H . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . Hawes , S . N . ; H . Birdseye ,

P . Z ., P . S . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z ., D . C . ; Marsh , Janitor ; John Taylor , P . Z . ; John Kent , Thomas Barker , and Robt . Marke . Visitors : Walter Gompertz , P . Z . 141 ; Richard Bird , I . P . Z . 1 S 51 ; and Thos . Butler , 975 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Marke , P . M . 192 , was duly balloted for , approved , and exalted . A brother was proposed for

exaltation at the next meeting . The business of the evening being ended , the companions dined together under the able chairmanship of Comp . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . Much satisfaction being expressed by the presence of Comp . Henry Birdseye , P . Z ., an old and much-valued member of the chapter , ill health having prevented his attendance for some time .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Ellson , VV . M . ; Lyell , S . W . j G . Lavington , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor and Treasurer ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Laker , S . D . ; Cheese , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Hennell , Cochrane , Folkard , Davies , Purvis , Janau , Windsor ,

Livett , Wyer , and Russell . Visitors : Bros . T . G . Ball and J . J . Elliott , of 1641 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hennell having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Hennell duly passed to the Degree of M . M ., the W . M . giving the traditional history and the explanation of the tracing board .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Livett having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated , the W . M . giving the charge . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bros . Ball and J . J . Elliott were elected joining members . Bro . Lyell was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . Moody , VV . M . ; Thomas , S . W . ; Wilts , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; W . H . Tucker , Sec ; J . Chapman , S . D . ; OHive , J . D . ; Ingram , I . G . ; Morrish , Barber , Cox , Neville , and Ambler . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Barber having offered himself as a candidate , answered

the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Wilts , who rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Bro . Carlstrom then worked the 1 st Section of the Third Degree . Bro . Thomas gave the traditional history . The VV . M . resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . G . A . Nock , W . M . ; D . D . West , S . W . ; J . B . Corp , J . VV . ; W . 1-1 . Kirby , Preceptor ; C E . Bulling , Treas . ; W . Baker , Sec ; D . G . Imlay , S . D . ; H . S . Wellcome , J . D . ; F . Mason , I . G . ; H . G . Cubitt ,

Jas . Thompson , F . VV . Binchffe , H . Sadler , James Corp , R . Pontifex , Chas . Hurst , and VV . Freemantle . Visitor : Bro . Albert Leighton , 263 . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . Jas . Thompson and F . W . Bincliffe , duly proposed and seconded at the previous meeting , and proving

unanimously m their favour , they were cordially welcomed as joining members . Bro . Bincliffe volunteered as candidate , and was examined and retired . The lodge then being opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Bincliffe was readmitted , and the ceremony of passing admirably rehearsed by the VV . M ., who also gave the explanation ofthe tracing board . The lodge was closed in the Second

Degree . Bros . Hy . Sadler , Grand Tyler , and W . H . Kirby , Preceptor , worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Albert Leighton , of the Bank of England Lodge , was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . Hy . Sadler was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and having appointed his officers , announced that the work would be the third ceremony , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting of thilodge was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Yort and Albany , Regent ' s Park , N . W ., when there WPr present Bros . H . Hazel , W . M . ; L . Simon , S . W •if Styles , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., 'Preceptor ; ' l p Pointer , Sec ; J . W . Ward , S . D . ; E . Loder , i r > H . HempeL I . G . ; F . Marx , P . M . ; G . Clarke , P . M . ; A , V

White , J . M . Caie , VV . Hoggins , VV . R . Righton , R . HiTO " J . Goldfinch , F . J . Holden , and J . W . Hunt . ^ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M . , an ( i the _ 2 nd Section by Bro . F . Marx , P . M . The ceremony 0 f initiation was ably rehearsed , Bro . J . W . Hunt acting as candidate . Bros . H . Hempel and J . M . Caie then answered

the questions leading to the Second Degree . The VV . M rose for the first and second times , Bro . L . Simon ' S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week ! The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed by Bro . E . C Mulvey , P . M ., and seconded by Bro H Hazel , that Bro . F . Marx , P . M ., be elected Assistant Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , which was carried . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , O ueenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros E Lucas , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; H . F . Williams ' J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; C C . Barber , S . D E . Newland , J . D . ; VV . Hide , I . G . ; R . Read , Blackman ' T . VV . Biggs , R . Phillips , H . ScharienW . W . Williams '

, E . Fox , and Cumbers . ' This being officers' night , the Master and Wardens of the mother lodge took their respective places , and the lod ° -e was opened in due form . Bro . Read offered himself as ° a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted

The lodge was opened in the Second Degrees , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Biggs offered himself as a candidate for raising , and proving proficient , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and after the third rising of the W . M . it was closed .

HORNSEY LODGE ( No . S o ) .-A large gathering of Master Masons assembled at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , adjoining the White Hart Hotel , High-street , Lewisham , S . E ., on Thursday evening , the 16 th inst ., for the purpose of hearing the ceremonies of consecration and installation rehearsed by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B . and Sec . R . M . B . I . Amongst those present were the following

officers of the mother lod ge : Bros . G . A . Pickering , VV . M . ; E . Carderlier , S . VV . ; Squire J . Pitt , J . VV . ; Dr . H . Kempster , P . M ., Treas . ; A . A . Drew , P . M ., Sec . ; 13 . Garrard , S . D . ; F . H . Villaneuve , J . D . ; and numerous members . There were also present Bros . James Stevens , Walter Martin , H . E . Joyce , J . T . Axford , H . T . Bonner , R . Idling , VV . Fieldson , F . F . CattS . Lancasterand A .

, , Norris , Past Masters ; Walter Robin , Secretary ; and 33 other members of the lodge of instruction . Other lodges represented were Nos . 140 , 147 , 201 , 217 , 525 , 54 S , 834 , S 71 , S 79 , 1076 , 1275 , . 1329 , 1423 , 1446 , 1471 , 1539 , 1563 , 1 57 . ly ' 572 ) 19 S 1 , 1997 . and 2332 , by a grand total of 43 visitors , of whom 26 became members before the lodge was closed .

About 100 brethren were seated comfortably , leaving " ample room and verge enough " for all the importantand imposing details of the consecration ceremony . How that ceremonial was performed by Bro . Terry it is needless to describe , his great ability and impressive method in connection with this beautiful portion of Masonic work being so generally known throughout the Craft . As with the lirst

portion of the evening ' s labour , so with that of the installation , Bro . Terry ' s exposition gave general satisfaction , which at the conclusion of his several addresses was expressed by acclamation . The thanks of the lodge of instruction and the customary compliment of honorary membership were voted to Bro . Terry with one voice , and after the usual routine business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adiourned to supper ,

Bro . G . A . Pickering , the VV . M . of the mother lodge , No . S 90 , presiding . The entire proceedings reflected the greatest credit upon those brethren concerned in providing for the recep tion , comfort , and entertainment of the members and their visitors , and the lodge itself has , we imagine , good reason to be satisfied with the success which has attended its lirst exoteric announcement of its very recent establishment .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . ; J . Rowe , J . VV . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; C . " Reynolds , acting as Secretary ; C O . Burgess , S . D . ; JH . Warwick , J . D . ; A . Cogliati , I . G . j T . C . Scavy , Org . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; j . Wise , W . Hancock , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . 0 . H . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate to Dc passed to the Second Degree , and answering the necessary questions satisfactorily , was entrusted , and retired . I » c lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . fti . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The VV . M . vacated the clian

in favour of Bro . G . H . Reynolds . Bro . J . Wise offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , l'he W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On ri =. ing for the f " | time , Bro . W . Hoggins was unanimously elected VV . M ; . "

the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation-On rising for the third time , nothing further offering the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . LANGTON LODGE ( No . i 6 ) .-A meeting was li * on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the White Hart lave . Abchurch-lane , E . C . There were nresent Bros . ?•.

Morris , VV . M . ; S . Lea-Smith , S . W . ; F . G . Ivey , J •»' { , ' H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; J . S . Fraser , Treas , ; ^ ,, Mapleton , Sec ; E . A . de f-iiva , S . D . j S . M . * ° f " J . D . ; E . Mansell , I . G . ; H . E . Diamond , F . KnigW' X H . Williams , L . A . Francis , R . T . Whaites , and ^ - Marshall . , ^ c The lodge was opened in the First Degree , ant _^ minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .