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considered class lodges good , and whatever opinion he might have formed had been intensified by what he had seen that night . Bros . Colville Smith and Willett also replied . The W . M . next gave "The Past Masters" in cordial terms , and referred to the successful year of ofiice the I . P . M . had spent .

Bro . H . H . Hyde Clarke , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . for coupling his name , which arose from the fact that he occupied the post of I . P . M ., but he appreciated it none the less for that . When he assumed office last year he happened to be the first Master of a lodge who had not been a Past Master before , and when he vacated the chair that evening he happened by a rare occurrence to be the vV . M . of two

lodges . He had had a pleasant year of office himself , and as regarded the lodge a successful one , for during tliatterm there had been more members join than in any previous year . For the first time in that lodge a Sttward was sent to the Charities , when Bro . Wakley took up a handsome sum for a young lodge for the Boys' School . The lodge was in a very successful state , owing to the able manner in which the affairs had been administered by Bro . Sim , whose

absence they all regretted , Bro . Sandeman , who had been indefatigable in his exertions , and Bro . Sutherland , Steward . He thanked his officers for their loyal support , and especially his I . P . M ., Bro . Wakley , for his-valuable assistance . As far as his own humble endeavours would permit , he should support the present VV . M . cordially and loyally . Bro . Pearse , S . VV ., acknowledged "The Oliicers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings .

Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —One of the most successful meetings of this lodge , which is just entering on the second year of its existence , took place at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . John Roberts , who had been installed in the chair at the previous meeting in October . The members present

were Bros . N . J . West , I . P . M . ; Belgrave Ninnis , M . D ., acting S . W . j VV . Molesworth St . Aubyn , J . VV .: Prof . H . CShuttleworth , M . A ., Chap . ; VV . Lake , Treas . ; R . Greenwood , Secj C . 0 . Burgess , S . U . ; C . Rawle , J . D . ; J . Curnow , M . D ., D . C ; J . L . Barrett , I . G . : R . Bullen , Stwd . ; E . VV . C Wilson , VV . M . 1529 ; G . Long , E . Richards , J . H . Pasmore , Prof . I . Penberthy , Rev . H . \ .

Tyrrel , J . Thomas , VV . R . Richards , W . C E . Serjeant , R . Mably , VV . Hill , M . D ., R . VV . Davey , F . W . ' Pool , P . M . 450 , S . T . James , J . O . Widger , b . Clarke , E . Geard , W . H . Hockm , G . M . Williams , E . W . B . Rogers , and the following visitors : Bros . C Rotter , 2191 ; V . Samlier , Hart , 142 ; T . Adams , P . M . 1 S 1 ; R . J . Voisey , P . M . 1329 ; J . Hammond , J . W . 2184 j j . Margetts , J . D . 1598 ;

G . Schadler , P . M . 65 ; VV . F . Harbord , 1541 ; P . Colville Smith , W . M . 357 ; and A . Palmernitde , P . M . 1 CS 5 . A full agenda paper showed that the Three Degrees were to be conferred besides the ordinary business of the lodge . The VV . M ., although in indifferent health , performed the whole of the ceremonies , and announced that he was going up as a Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution at the next Festival , and as it was the J ubilee year of the Institution , he trusted the brethren would give him support worthy of the occasion . The ljdge had already voted the sum of 10 guineas to be placed on his list . Bro . Ninnis then proposed , and Bro . E . W . Carus-Wilson seconded , a vote of £ 5 towards the Gould Testimonial Fund , which was carried unanimously . Bro . VV . Lake , Treasurer , then rose

to propose that in view of his distinguished services to Masonry Bro . VVm . James Hughan , of Torquay , P . S . G . U . England , P . S . G . W ., and P . P . G . Sec . for Cornwall , should be placed on the roll of the lodge as an honorary member . Bro . Lake referred to the labours of our distinguished orother in every phase of Masonic work during a period of neatly 30 years . It was not only as an historian of the Craft , a

practical worker , and an energetic promoter of the Charities that they desired to honour Bro . Hughan ; his fame had already received recognition in every part of the world where Masonry was known and practised . Nothing that they could do as a lodge would enhance the reputation that Bro . Hughan had already acquired , but it was as Cornishmen that they desired to express their appreciation oi the valuable services he had rendered to the county during the

long period he had been connected with it , using his great influence always to further the best interests ot the Craft . As a life-long friend who had been intimately acquainted with Bro . Hughan , and who knew his worth as a man and a Mason , he ( Bro . Lake ) felt proud of submitting the name of one so honoured in Masonry as an honorary member of that lodge . 1 he proposition was seconded by Bro . Belgrave Ninnis , acting S . VV ., and supported by Bro . N . J . West

I . P . M . After the usual routine business of the lodge had been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to a banquet presided over by the VV . M .

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Darley-stieet , on 'Thursday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Pearson Peterson , VV . M . ; John Niven , S . VV . ; John T . Last , J . VV . ; S . A . Auty ,

I . P . M . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . M .. P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; George Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Chap . ; Charles H . Ellis , Treas . ; James B . Fearnley , Sec . ; John Thornton , as S . D . ; A . E Han is , as J . D . ; Samuel Kubinson , I . G . ; G . Root , Tyler ; John Morton , S . of \ V . ; and William Sangwine , Stwd . Bro . Arthur P . Rendell , J . D . 074 , was a

visitor . 'J he minutes of the previous regular lodge were read and conlirmed . The VV . M . having apologised for the unavoidable absence of Bro . Boyle , S . D ., who had been announced to explain the tracing board in the 'I bird Degree , was , however , found equal to the emergency , for at a few hours notice he delivered a most interesting address to the brethren on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness and its symbolical

reference to Masonry . During his address the W . M . drew the attention of the brethren to the formation of the Holy Lodge by Moses in the wilderness , and the construction of the Tabernacle . When Moses came down from the Mount he was horrified to find that the Israelites had lapsed into the idolatry—with its accompanying debauchery—of the Egyptians . The 'Tabernacle was to tie set up as a constant reminder to the people of God ' s abiding presence and

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providential care , as well as to be the place of th ir worship of the Most High . Moses was to build the Tabernacle nn a plan and a design laid down by God , and which he faithfully carried out . The Wardens of the Holy Lod ^ e . Bezaleel and Aholiah , were men in whom were "the Spirit of the Lord . " The W . M . described the plan , dimensions , materials , design , construction , and details of the Taber

nacle , with its Holy of Holies and its outer court , dwelling particularly on the design , material , and colours of the curtains and veil , which form so important a part of this arrayment . The thoughts of the brethren were directed to the fact that as all Masonic lodges are consecrated and dedicated to God's service , they also with their preeint's should be jealously guarded against the least danger of

profanation or debauchery . I he special allusion to the divine endowment of Bezaleel and Aholiah reminds us not only how all ancient nations' regarded the high-souled character of those who excelled in any art , but also how Freemasons should exact a high standard of mind and spiri - , ? s well as seek to raise the character of all the votaries of the Craft who would aspire to proficiency in the mystic arts of

Masonry . I he precise care with which Moses and his Wardens worked out the design given by God himself , shows how punctious every true Mason should be to work out the appointed ritual and abide by the established laws and custims of the Order . In the description of the details of the Tabernacle , allusion was made at some length to the perfection to which the art of weaving , embroidery , and

dyeing of material fabrics had attained with Jthe ancient Egyptians , from whom doubtless the Israelites had acquired not only the materials themselves ( when they spoiled the Egyptians ) , but also the art of making them . The VV . M . concluded his remarks by a short notice of the Masonic meaning of the colours used by Moses and his Wardens , and invited discussion thereon .

Bro . T . Wainman Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., and Bro . John Thornton added some interesting remarks regarding the colours of the hangings of the Tabernacle and theh symbol cal reference to Masonry . * A very hearty vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was moved by Bro . George Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., seconded by Bro . S . A . Auty , I . P . M ., and

supported by Bro . J . T . Last , J . VV ., was accorded to the W . M . for his very able and interesting addr .-ss . Bro . Last , J . W ., remarked that after the Masonic lectures and addresses which had been delivered before the brethren during the last few months , the lodge was becoming quite a local " Quatuor Coronati . " The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned

for refreshment , when a most enjoyable evening was spent . In responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Rendell expressed the great pleasure it had given him for the lirst time to visit the lodge , and especially to have had the privilege of listening to the interesting addresses and discussion by the VV . M . and brethren , which was altogether

a new feature in Masonry in his experience . During the evening a collection was taken towards the expenses of maintaining the Masonic Ward at the Bradford Infirmary . Bros . Rendell , Boyle , Wilson , Harris , Sangwine , Last , Holmes , and others contributed songs , recitations , and humorous sketches to the harmony of the evening .

BURSLEM . St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No . 9 8 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , in the Municipal Buildings , on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., to take part in the installation of Bro . John Mason , the VV . M . elect . 'The interest was further enhanced by the announcement that the last official act of the retiring W . M . ( Bro . VV .

Carner ) , prior to the installation of his successor , would be the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . English Pearson , I . P . M . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read , Bro . Garner made the presentation in eloquent terms , saying : One of . the most pleasing duties which fail to the lot of the Master of a lodge to perform devolves upon me this

evening , it is that oE being the mouth piece of the lodge in conveying the due appreciation by its members of the services performed by one who had passed through the chair . This night , two years ago , when the duties and qualifications of the Master of a lodge were read out to you , and you signified your assent thereto as Master elect , there was a strong feeling of satisfaction amongst the members that those

duties would be well and faithfully di-charged , and I venture to say that in the whole history of our lodge the choice of the brethren has never been more fully justified . I do not , for one moment , make these remarks as a reflection upon those who during the past 100 years have ruled over this lodge , because they have , with very few exceptions , proved themselves good and true Masons , and there are also around

me connected with our lodge men of li ght and leading who have made their mark upon Freemasonry in this province ; but 1 do say , without fear of contradiction , that this lodge has never had a more efficient Master , never had one steadier or firmer in principle , or more able or willing to do the work . Gratifying as it must be to you to know that in the minutes of this Iod ™ there is

recorded the unqualified and unanimous approval of the members as expressed in open lodge , the brethren have felt that was not all that could be done , but a more tangible proof of their esteem should accompany the mere formal acknowledgment . For this purpose they have contributed individually ( not from the lodge funds ) for this jewel which 1 have the honour in their name of placing upon

the breast of a brother for whom I entertain the greatest possible esteem end respect . As the record on the minutes to which 1 have alluded may perhaps prove an incentive in the distant future to some brother , so may the jewel you now wear be an incentive to those younger Mas-ms in the lodge to attain to the highest possible standard in their duties , and to carry into the world those principles which

have so ennobled Freemasonry . 'There is one other wish to which I must give expression , and that is that you may long be spared to wear that jewel and to be an ornament to the L ' ratt , and that when the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master is able to consider the claims of those who , li * e jourself , passed through the chairs in his province in

1890 he will also recognise the work which we have felt it our duty and pleasure to recognise to-day . Bro . Pearson feelingly acknowledged the presentation , and the installation ceremony was then proceeded with , the Installing Master , Bro . Garner , discharging his duty in an effective and impressive manner , being assisted in the latter portion by Bros . Weston , P . P . G . S . B . ; Pierpoint ,

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P . M . 98 ; T . K . Pediey , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Godwin , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Brickel , P . M . 1715 ; E . Pearson , P . M . 9 S ; and R . Dain , P . P . A . G . D . C . Amongst others present were Bros . J . Scarratt , S . W . ; E . Boulton , J . W . ; Rev . L . C . A . Edgworth , Chap . ; [ as . Bush , S . D . ; Robert Wilkinson , J . D . ; J . B . Davis , Org . ; R . Owen , I . G . ; F . C . Gill and H . VV . Critchlow , Stwds . ; T . Saunders ; S . Bentley , P . M .,

P . P . J . G . D . ; Thomas Piatt , Herbert Pilkington , John Gratton , Emery , Jas . Steele , VV . Skellern , and William Bentley . The visiting brethren were Bros . G . W . Bradford , VV . M . 2149 ; John Ward , VV . M . 546 ; S . Watson , P . M . 2064 ; F . Skerrett , P . M . 4 60 ; E . Nail , VV . M . 1914 ; VV . R . Woodridge , VV . M . 1942 ; R . Tooth , P . M . CS 7 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Benbuw , P . M . 451 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Howson ,

VV . M . 2 ) 6 4 ; J . Stevenson , P . M . 1942 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Newton , VV . M . 451 ; J . VVhite , VV . M . 2214 ; VV . Tunnicliffe , P . M . 41 S , P . P ' . G . S . ; VVilkes , S . W . 206 4 ; and J . Wearing , J . W . 2064 . After the business the brethren adjourned to the Leopard Hotel , where the banquet was served , and a very pleasant evening- was spent .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 1482 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . M . J . Behrendt , VV . M . ; J . Constable , I . P . M . ; R . Wood , Sec ; T . Staniforth . Chap . ; VV . Chamberlain , D . C . ; T . C . Horobin , P . M . ; C . Fox , J . W . j J . Faulkner , S . D . j VV . S . Scholey , I . G . j J . Franks , T . W . T . Gates , C . Cundall ,

W . Wressell , and others . Visitors -. Bros . C . E . Arthur , 512 , and F . C Lucop , 57 . Bro . Staniforth , Provincial Grand Charity Steward , gave an interesting report of his successful work in raising funds for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a Concert Committee was appointed for the management of the Masonic concert to be given in the month of January for the benefit of the same Institution . The lodge was then closed .

HYTHE . Prince Edwin Lodge ( No . 125 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Bank Buildings , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . VV . Young , W . M ., assisted by Bros . H . O . Smith , W . M . 1436 , as S . VV . j J . Lloyi , J . W . ; W . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j C .

VV . Blaxland , P . M ., Sec ; S . H . Greenstreet , VV . Edwards , R . Dann , J . A . Watts , C . Kingsmill . P . M . ; E . S . Harris , Geo . Young , A . H . Broadley , Hire , P . M . j VVhite , P . M . ; Crane , P . M . ; Dr . Osborne , Dr . Lovegrove , Ninnes , Bright , G . L . Mackerson , Jenkins , and G . Butcher , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Rev . H . M . Maugham W . M . 31 , P . P . G . C ; Cresford , P . M . 199 P . P . G . P . ; C

, Sims , VV . M . 120 S ; Pope , VV . M . 1449 ; Wood , VV . M . 1915 ; Rev . A . Jackson , W . M . elect 77 ,- Hammond , P . M . S 74 ; Harry Price , P . M . 177 ; J . Higgs , 177 ; Priestwood , P . M . 95 S ; B . C . Lloyd , 293 ;_ and D . Russell , 6 94 . The minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed . Letters were read from Bros . Geo . Everett , Grand Treas ., Eastes , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and several

other brethren regretting their inability to be present . The chair was then taken by Bro . C Kingsmill , P . M ., and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , which consisted of 16 , Bro . Kingsmill , P . M ., in a most impressive manner , installed Bro . Joseph Lloyd in the chair as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed and invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . S . H . Greenstreet ,

S . W . ; VV . M . Edwards , J . VV . ; W . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., Treas . ; C . W . Blaxland , P . M ., Sec ; R . Dann , S . D . ; J . A . Watts , J . D . ; C . Kingsmill , P . M ., D . of C . j E . S . Harris , I . G . ; G . Young and A . H . Broadley , Stwds . ; and G . Butcher , Tyler . Bro . Kingsmill , P . M ., then gave the addresses in the same faultless manner he had performed the other part of the ceremony . A telegram was sent by the W . M . on behalf of the brethren to the M . W . G . M .,

respectfully offering their hearty congratulations to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on the betrothal of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Avondale to H-. R . H . Princess May of Teck , and wishing them many years of happiness . His Royal Highness graciously sent the following reply : "The Princess of Wales and I thank the brethren of Prince Edwin Lodge for their kind wishes . ( signed ) "ALBERT EDWARD . "

The Worshipful Master received the congratulations of the visitors , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Swan Hotel and partook of an excellent banquet served in Bro . Elliot's usual perfect manner . The usual loyal toasts were _ given by the Worshipful Master , who next proposed "The Health of the Earl of

Lathom , Pro G . M . ; Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and pointed out the excellent manner the business of Grand Lodge was carried on by the Grand Officers , and sincerely regretted that they had not been honoured with the presence ot Bro . George Everett , G . Treas ., but the brethren had heard his letter read , and he was sure were equally sorry

with himseit at the cause of his absence . The toast of "The P . G . M ., Earl Amherst , " was responded to most heartily . 'The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Eastes would , he was sure , have liked to have been , with them but had been obliged to be away

with the Prov . Grand Master . He was glad to say the lodge was honoured with several Prov . Grand Officers , amongst whom he noticed Bro . the Rev . H . M . Maughan , W . M . 31 , P . P . G . C , whose name he would couple with the toast , and asked the brethren to join with him and drink it heartily . Bro . Rev . H . M . Maughan , P . P . G . C , after expressing

how well the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , deserved his universal popularity , said that having to assist at the consecration oi a new Royal Arch chapter , he was sure he would leel regret at not being-present at his moth : r lodge on this occasion . He ( Bro . Maughan ) regretted that no Present Prov . Grand Officeis had been called on to respond to the toast . He told the brethren that some years ago he had been offered £ 5 a

year if he would accept a small living , and on enquiring why he was wanted to stay in the parish , he was told that since he had been curate the people had never once been late for dinner . The reverend brother concluded that brevity was the key to popularity , and that when he had preached the provincial sermon he was praised for having only detained the brethren 19 minutes ; and when