Provincial Meetings.

Walker ' s list for the Boys' School . A Past Master's jewel was presented to thc retiring VV . M ., Battery , for the services he had rendered during his year of office . Five candidates were initiated by Bro . Bruton , P . P . G . D . C . Bros . Railing and Lucking , Grand Oflicers , were present , besides about 50 brethren . An excellent banquet followed , after which some good singing was rendered by Bros . Will Edwards , Dance , and Barry .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting oi this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueenstreet , on the 3 rd inst . Among those present were Comps . Stevens , M . E . Z . ; Radcliffe , I ' . / ., as IL , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Larcomb ; Captain T . C . Walls , P . D . G . D . C , J . ; VV . Collins , P . ' / .., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; J . Heming . P . Z ., Treas . ; IL . ] . Lardner . P . Z ., P . P . G . Std

Br ., P . S . ; Nash , D . C . ; F . Graves , P . Z . ; Larter , and Pratt . Comp . Dr . Sanger was a visitor . Thc minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . Larcomb , Mapleton , S . N . ; F . McDougall , P . Z . ; S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . j Lieut .-

Col . W . Hart , G . Heming , and others . The chapter was then closed , and a banquet followed . The M . E . Z . presided in a most genial way . During the proceedings Comps . Radcliffe , Lardner , Nash , and Pratt entertained the companions . The next meeting of the chapter will be held on thc first Friday in November next .

Aldersgate Chapter ( No . 1657 J . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present : Comps . Arthur B . Hudson , M . E . Z . j IL B . Marshall , P . Z ., TL ; George Rawfinson , J . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; James Shotter . S . N . j George Hand , ist A . S . J Charles Garton , 2 nd A . S . j John Larkin , P . Z . ; and W . S . Whitaker . The minutes ot the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the election

of the Principals and officers resulted as follows : Comps . George Kenning , M . E . Z . ; George Rawlinson , H . j James Shotter , J . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . ; P . F . R . Saillard , S . N . ; John Larkin , Treas . ; George Hand , P . S . ; Charles Garton , ist A . S . ; H . B . Marshall , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; and Shotter , Hand and Garton , Auditors . The companions adjourned to a banquet presided over by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Arthur B . Hudson , when the usual loyal and other toasts were given , and duly responded to .

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 . ) —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . J . Young , P . Z . ; Plummer , H . ; E . Burritt Lane , Mus . Bac , P . Z ., as J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , D . G . D . C , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Simpson , P . Z . j and Nelson

Prower , M . A ., P . Z . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The election of Principals and officers then took p lace and resulted as follows Comps . Plummer , M . E , / .. ; H . Herbert , H . ; Capt . W . Lurcott , J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; N . Prower , M . A ., P . Z ., S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; and E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . A gold bar was voted to the M . E . Z ., to be affixed to his Past Principal ' s jewel , he already having twice filled the chair . Apologies for non-attendance

were received from Comps . II . Herbert , J . ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org . Eng ' ., and Capt . W . Lurcott . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . The speeches were few , but the songs were many , Comps . J . Young , E . B . Lane , and J . S . Plummer being particularly en evidence , and their efforts were greatly appreciated .

TWICKENHAM . Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . This prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there wire present : Comps . Capt . T . Walls , P . D . G . D . C , P . Z ., S . E ., as M . E . Z ., in thc unavoidable absence through a domestic bereavement of Comp . VV . Fisher , P . P . G . P . S ., & c . ; R . Poore , IL ; F . Robinson , I .: Wells . S . N .:

Daunton , P . S . ; Dr . Ryley , P . Z . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; C . H . Kohler , I ' . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ; Burridge , Masters , and A . Collins . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , Bro . F . Foulger , No . 1949 , was duly exalted . It being the night of the annual election , Comps . R . Poore was elected M . E , / .. ; F . Robinson , TL ; A . Wells , J . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; G . S .

Daunton , S . N . ; J . Masters , P . S . ; E . II . Ilnellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; S . \ V . S . Burridge , ist A . S . ; A . Collins , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Holt , D . C ;; and J . Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . VV . Fisher for his services for the second year as M . E . Z ., and a vote of condolence was passed to him on thc loss of a near relative . Apologies were received from Comps , W . Fisher , M . E . Z . ; E . II .

Thiellay , P . Z . Treas . ; G . L . Wingate , P . Z . ; W . II . Matthews , P . Z . ; and others . Thc chapter was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . Comp . Dr . B . Ryley , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . presided , his utterances being very eloquent and yet pertinent . The proceedings throughout were most genial and entertaining .

Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those present were Coinps . A . Toulmin , jun ., M . E . Z . ; W . | . Hakim , II ., M . E . Z . elect ; W . Taylor , P . Z ., J . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; E . W . Davis , S . N . j C . Robinson , I ' . S . ; the Rev . S . T . I-I . Saunders , P . Z . ; and Dr . Hinton ,

M . A . Among ; the visitors was Comp . Ii . Wetzlar , P . Z . 1 G 04 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . the Rev . H . T . S . Saunders installed Comp . W . J . Hakim as First Principal , and Comp . VV . Taylor as Second Principal . Thc M . E . Z . then inducted Comp . C . Robinson as J . 'The following officers were invested : Comps . Capt . Walls , S . E . ; E . W . Davis ,

S . N . j Dr . Hinton , M . A ., P . S . ; and G . Harrison , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A Past Principal ' s Jewel was presented to Comp . A , Toulmin , jun . Comp . W . 11 . Saunders was unanimously elected an honorary member . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 05 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at the Old Parr's Head , Knightrider-strcet , E . C . Present : Bros . Col . J . Meurice , VV . M . ; Galey , S . W . j Holmes , J . .. : Harlow , Preceptor ; VV . C . Thomas , 'Treas . ; Robert Sarson , Sec . ; Saunion , S . D . ; Stokes , J . D . ; Joy , I . G . ; las . Smith , Portwine , Butcher , Meadows , VVhite , and

l'isher . The minutes of thc last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Meadows personating the candidate . Bro . White being the candidate to be passed to thc Second Degree , the VV . M . opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and Bro . White was passed to the Degree of F . C . lhe VV . M . resumed thc lodge in the First Degree . Bro . Galey was elected to

occupy the chair on the last Wednesday , thc fourth Wednesday being officers' night . 'The first Wednesday in June was granted to the Lion and Lamb members . Bro . Sarson proposed , and Bro . Meadows seconded , that live guineas be taken from the funds and placed on Bro . Thomas's list , who is representing Lodge No ( 15 at the Festival of the R . M . I , lor Girls . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Tiomas , W . M . ; Galey , S . VV . ; Butcher , J . VV . ; Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sarson , Stc ; James Smith , S . D . ; Crawshaw , l . G . ; Meadows , Haynes , King , and Sidder . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Haynes being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Meadows being the candidate to bc raised to

the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Third Degree , and Bro . Meadows was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M . resumed the lodge in the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the Iirst and second time . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , thc lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the iCth instant , at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Bradley , VV . M . ; White , S . W . ; Schott , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Beauchamp , S . D . ; Larkin , J . D . ; Thomas , I . G . ; Witts , P . M . ; Cottis , Murdoch , 11 am , Nicholls , and Royle . 'The lodge was opened in due form and thc minutes of the

last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Nicholls being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Murdoch answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Royle being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VVhite was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) . —A meeting o f this lodge was held on VVednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Frascati , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present : Bros . George Hill , P . M ., VV . M . ; E . Kraus , P . M .., S . W . ; | . Mason , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Ii . Wilb ' y , P . M ., Sec ; J . Thorn , P . M ., S . D . ; ) . A . Zcppenfcld , | . D . ; G . A , Sturgcss , l . G . ; T . VV . Smale , P . M . ; J . Levy , B .

Goldburg , and G . l'nedlander . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree and resumed in thc First , Bro , John Levy was examined and entrusted . The lodge being resumed in thc Second Degree the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . 1 . Levy being the candidate .

The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Thorn , P . M . Thc lodge was called on and off . Thc 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Paul . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and at the first rising Bro . (' .. Friedlander , 205 , was elected a joining member , and the dues were collected . At the second rising , Bro . li . Kraus was elected VV . M . for thc ensiling week , and appointed his officers in rotation . After tbe third rising , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Wednesday , tbe 1 . 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Ii . Kraus , W . M . ; J . Mason , S . VV . ; M . Gooneratinc , J . W . ; ] . Paul , P . M ., Pre ceptor ; ] . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; Geo . Hill , P . M ., Trias . ; W . E . Willby , P . M ., Sec . ; L . Gienzel , S . D . ; B . Dukes , J . D . ; TL C . Parker , I . G . ; VV . Haslett , P . M . ; A . Terry , A . Cohen , G . Friedlander , B . Goldburg ,

and M . Beedle . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The by-laws having been suspended for this meeting , the ist Section of tlie Lecture was worked by Bro . Haslett , P . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Cohen being the candidate . 'The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Thorn

P . M ., and the 5 th by Bro . Paul , P . M . Bro . Cohen answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The VV . M . rose for thc first time , and Bro . Arthur Cohen , ' 231 . S , was elected a joining member , and the dues were collected . At the second rising , Bro . J . Mason , S . W ., was elected

VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and appointed the oflicers in rotation . At the third rising , it was unanimously decided to confer the compliment of honorary membership on Bro . W . Haslett , P . M ., for his valuable services to Freemasonry in general , and this lodge in particular . Hro . Haslett modestly replied , and the lodge was closed .

HARROW LODGE ( No . 1310 ) . —A meeting ot this lodge was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . Tl . Weston , W . M . ; Kelly , S . W . ; Harris , J . VV . ; Jabez Mason , Sec ; Lewis , S . D . ; Dyke , J . D . ; llandford , l . G . ; Geo . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; Rudrum , P . M . ; 'Thoin , P . M . ; T . West , D . Baker , and A . Zackc . 'The lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of

raising was rehearsed by Bro . Kelly , Bro . Rudrum being the candihte . The W . M . rose for thc first , second , and third tiini . s . Bro . Handford was elected a joining member , llro . Kelly wis elected W . M . for the next meeting . Congratulations of lodge were accorded to Bros . West and Baker on attaining the positions of VV . M . of the Harrow Lodge and the Ravenscroft Lodge respectively . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

A meeting was also held on thc 17 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . Kelly , VV . M . ; Lewis , S . W . ; Baker J . VV . ; Weston . Treas . ; Jabez Mason , Sec ; Weston ' S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; Robertson , I . G . j G . Wood , P . M Preceptor ; Coiry , P . M . ; Rudrum , P . M . ; Dvkr ' llandford , F . Mills , and T . West . ' Tbe lodge opened in due form and thc minutes were read and confirmed . The ist Section ivas worked b y 13 ro

Weston , and thc 2 nd Section by Bro . Kelly , VV . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Wood , P . M . Thc W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times . It was proposed and seconded that Bro . Lewis , S . VV . be elected W . M . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the W . M . for the excellent manner he had carried out the duties of the chair for the Iirst time in this lodge of instruction . T _ . lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of thi :, lodge was held on Monday , thc 20 th inst ., at the Prince ol Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-road , Padding , ton , VV ., when there were present Bros . E . D . F . Rymer ' W . M . 1 S 91 , VV . M . ; IL Campbell , S . VV . ; T . M . Lamble ' J . W . ; VV . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Dep . Preceptor-H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec ; S . ]!

Hcilbron , I . G . i 05 S , S . D . ; J . C Conway , P . M . 1 S 91 J . D . j A . Clark , W . M . iG («; I . G . j A . Cadbury Jones ' P . M . 1446 , Stwd . ; D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 ; J . I-Thomas ! P . M . 753 , 2150 , 2421 ; VV . J . Mason , P . M . 1328 , 21 5 0 2246 ; J . S . Hayes , J . W . 1425 ; W . R . Hatton , and h ! J . Thomos . Bro . VV . Smith , lCCS , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smith being the candidate , who afterwards was instructed in his duties leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ol raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hatton being the candidate .

The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The following brethren were elected members : Bros . Rymer , Heilbron , and Smith , all of whom acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Campbell was elected VV . M . for next lodge meeting . Bros . Thomas and Mason then announced they

had been nominated for the Board of General Purposes , and the brethren promised as far as possible to support them at the election . A supposed indigent brother applied for relief , the certificate was impounded , and the applicant referred lo the Grand Secretary . After " Hearty good wishes" the lody ; e was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . VV . Rapley , W . M . ; J . E . Thomas , S . W . ; G . T . Peali , J . W . j J . VV . Clarke , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; R . Eddie , S . D . ; A . Ingram , J . D . ; E . P . Woodman , I . G . ; R . P . Upton , J . T . Hoare , R . W . Nicole , and A . Oliver ,

P . M . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Upton being the candidate , and afterwards the ceremony of passing , Bro . Upton again being the candidate .

The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Nicole , anil the ceremony of investiture of officers was rehearsed . Bro . Rapley resumed the chair . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting ol this lodge was held on Tuesday , thc 14 th inst ., at thc Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . VV . B . Neville , W . M . 17 ( 1 / 1 W . M . j J . J . Mackay , P . M ., S . W . j T . T . Gcthing , J . W . j Read , G . Std . Br . Eng ., Preceptor ; R . II . Williams , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; F . Cragjjs ,

P . M ., Secj J . J . Rumball , S . D . j VV . Thwaites , J . . J J . A . Battersby , I . G . j A . F . Taylor , Joseph Cox , C . C . Barber , M . Moss , E . J . Green , R . A . Bench , T . F . 1 ' . Belli , A . C . S . Mackenzie , J . H . Neville , R . M . Sharpin , J . VV . Barker , P . M . ; C . G . Hatt , P . M . ; and R . Hcndy . The lodge having been opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting read and conlirmed ,

the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . 'The ceremony ol initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barber acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Neville vacated the chair of W . Min favour ot Bro . Mackay , who rehearsed the investiture of officers . Bro . Neville then reoccupied the position of VV . M ., and the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . ' Bro .

Moss then answered the questions leading to thc Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . A . C . S . Mackenzie was elected a joining member . Hi" - Joseph Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , ana " Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Tuesday , thc 21 st inst ; i when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; C . C . Barber , S . W . ; T . T . Gething , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Rmbal , S . D . ; VV . Thwaites , J . D . ; M . Moss , l . G . ; J . VV . Barker , P . M . ; T . VV . Blott , P . M . ; A . !'• Taylor . ' R . M . Sharpin , C . G . Hatt , P . M . ; W . B . Neville . * I . J 1 U ,, ....... ..,. ( .. ^ . U , V _ .. V-. .. » .., ...... , ... ~ . _

W . M . 1767 ; A . C S . Mackenzie , T . Pringle , A . Turner , W . 11 . Dresden , P . M . ; T . E . P . Bell , J . »• Neville , H . J . Seal , R . N . Larter , and A . Williams , I'MThe lodge was opened according to ancient custom , anil the minutes of tbe previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hatt offered himself as a candidate for raising and was

therefore examined and entrusted . 1 he lod ^ e was openi " in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehear- jj- 'd-The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and was calico off and on . Bro . Cox vacated the chair of W . M . in favour of Bro . Blott , and the lodge was resumed to thc Second Degree , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , !»<>• Cox acting as VV . M . elect . Bro . Blott gave the addresses incidental to thc ceremony . Bro . Barber was elcdeu W . M . for thc next meeting . The lodge was then

closed-MAIDSTONE . —KOMNSON LODUK ( NO . - ° - ) 0 - '\ ~~ meeting was held on Saturday , the 1 ith inst ., at i ' rc masons' I lall , Brewer-street . Present : Bros . L . W . Stay sell , W . M . ; F . Blake , S . W . ; E . Gratwick , J . W . ; "