Provincial Meetings.

Rev . H . VV . Turner , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap , and Treas . j 1 . 1 . Slade , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; A . Stribling , S . D . j H . Taylor , J . D . j T . S . Cookes , I . G . j A . T . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and Griffiths , Forster , and Asman , Stewards . The following brethren and visitors were also present : Bros . E . Frost , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; G . C . Burry , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; C . Holt , P . M . ; G . Chandler ,

B . Crumplin , G . W . Dixon , P . M . ; E . VV . Lowther , P . M . ; H . W . Lofts , R . J . Ward , P . M . ; W . Dennett , T . W . Leaver , D . Napper , T . R- Porter , VV . Howard Smith , H . L . Cole , J . G . Plumb , C . Price , VV . Pile , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; F . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; T . Detmav , 90 ; Northam , 12 S 7 ; Manger , 1314 ; R . Ward , W . M . 1 S 92 ; T . Smith , P . M . 30 ; J . Husbands , 23 ; W . J . Hewett ,

2266 ; R . Piper , P . M . 1872 ; R . Hosking , 1314 ; J . O'Connell , P . M . 2422 ; J . Edwards , 1 S 92 ; T . Roe , W . M . 1641 ; and L . G . Reinhardt , Tyler . Before the close of the lodge the Prov . Grand Master congratulated the brethren upon the position the lodge had attained under its immediate Past Master , Bro . C . A . Hardwick , who had initiated more brethren ( nine ) than any

other Master since the formation of the lodge twenty-one years ago . By request Bro . Col . Money presented Bro . Hardwick with a very handsome jewel , the gift of his initiates . Bro . Hardwick feelingly acknowledged this most gratifying presentation to him at the termination of his year

of office . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet , served in the usual excellent manner b y Bro . VV . W . Thorn . A very enjoyable evening was subsequently spent , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Alfred Stribling .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The annual installation gathering of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , to honour Bro . J . Constable on his being installed into the chair of K . S ., when there were present Bros . S . H . C . Ashlin , W . M . j J . H . Bletcher , I . P . M . j I . Constable , S . W . j G . Kenyon , J . W . j Rev . J . J .

Littlewood , Chap . ; W . P . Robotham , Sec ; H . A . Fenton , D . C ; T . Livingston , Almoner ; VV . Martin , S . D . ; A . Goodhind , J . D . ; T . Barber , l . G . ; W . Pickering , J . H . Pawson , R . N . Brunyee , VV . M . 14 S 2 ; G . Eland , B . Maskill , F . Webb , VV . M . 242 ; and F . Pine , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . F . Rand , 242 , P . P . S . G . D . ; A . B . Thorp , 45 S ; J . Loam , S . W . 630 ; T . Staniforth , 14 S 2 ,

P . P . G . P . ; G . W . Smith , J . W . 1605 ; T . Thompson , P . M . 57 ; E . Newsum , S . VV . 242 ; S . Lester , Stwd . 242 ; H . White , Org . 242 ; j . Matthewman , 1019 , P . A . G . Sec ; R . Spowart , 1239 ; W . Middleton , S . D . 139 ; S . M . Peace , S . W . 207 S ; VV . Longbridge , 207 S , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Campbell , W . M . 2078 ; VV . Staniland , 566 , P . P . G . D . ; C . E . Arthur , 512 ; J . F . Hanson , 242 ; P . Jonner , Org . Burtonshaw \

9 S 5 ; M . L . , 1 4 32 , r . r . ij . urg . j m . woouhouse , 242 ; Capt . G . Dove , 207 S , P . P . G . D . j M . R . J . Behrendt , I . P . M . 14 S 2 J and others . The lodge was duly opened , and presented a very pleasing sight . The minutes having been read and confirmed . Bro . J . Constable was duly and impressively installed into the chair of K . S ., the working tools being explained by Bros . Staniland , Langbridge , and

Rand . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . H . C . Ashlin , I . P . M . ; G . Kenyon , S . W . j W . Martin , J . W . j W . P . Robotham , Sec . j Rev . J . J . Littlewood , Chap . j J . H . Bletcher , Almoner ; J . H . Pawson , Org . ; H . A . Fenton , D . C ; A . Goodhind , S . D . ; T . Barber , I . D . j T . Livingstone and B . Maskill , Stewards ; and F .

Pine , Tyler . The addresses having been given by Bro . Staniforth , " Hearty good wishes" were oflered by all present , with a number of telegrams and letters of apology from different parts of the country . The lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Marsh .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hote ] , on the 12 th instant . Among those present were Bros . A . Toulmin , jun ., W . M . ; Col . R . Cuming , S . VV . ; Capt . Perry , J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec ; Davis , S . D . ;

XV . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; and Hainson , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . A . Macchi , 1 5 , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . Bro . Col . Robt . Cuming was elected W . M . j

Bro . J . T . Briggs , re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . G . Harrison , re-elected Tyler . In recognition of the W . M . ' s second year of office , he was voted a gold bar , suitably inscribed . Thc Audit Committee was appointed to audit the accounts ha ! f-an-hour before the installation meeting in November . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . R . J . H . Saunders , P . M ., a member of the lodge for nearly iS years , accidentally drowned a few weeks ago ,

was passed with many remarks of sympathy . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders for his gift of a fine portrait , handsomely framed , of the late Provincial Grand Master , Col . Sir F . Burdett . Three propositions for joining and initiation were handed in . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were [ imposed and duly honoured , and the proceedings terminated .

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Mount Sinai Chapter ( No . 19 ) . —A convocation was held on the nth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Comps . Robt . II . Crowden , M . E . Z . ; Gaillard , II . ; Cambridge , J . j A . Barfield , P . G . T ., Treas . ; C . Bassano , acting S . E . ; T . Heath , P . S . ; about 20 members , and the following visitors Comps . Shurmur , Barker , Dehane , Dresden , Arnell , and

Warner . 'The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The only business was a vote of thanks to the M . E . Z . for his present of a magnificent set of new robes . After the M . E . Z . had acknowledged the vote , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the chapter was closed .

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A banquet followed , after which the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed . Comp . Barfield responded to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " The M . E . Z ., in the course of his reply to the toast of his health , said the best welfare of the chapter was his first consideration , and was delighted that his gift had met with

approval . He was sorry there had been no exaltees that evening , but two candidates next time would put him and his officers on their metal . The toast of "The H . and J . " followed , and was ably responded toby those officers . The toast of " The Visitors " was next proposed , they all receiving a cordial invitation to attend the next meeting .

The whole of the visitors were called upon to respond , and were received with considerable applause . The toast of "The P . Z . ' s" followed , several of whom had been with them 40 or more years , but that night 25 years ago Comps . Bryett and G . Read were exalted . Several of the P . Z . 's responded , all of whom said they were ever ready to take any office that they might be

required to do . Comp . Pound , of 30 years' standing , said he had watched the welfare of the chapter with great care ; but Comp . Gaillard , who called himself "the boy" amongst _ them , hoped that , as there would be work next convocation , all those who had duties to perform on that occasion would add to the credit of the chapter . The toast of "The Treasurer and S . E . " followed .

Comp . Barfield , in response , was pleased to say the chapter Jiad never been in pecuniary difficulties , but had always a good balance at their bank . Comp . Keath , P . S ., in response for "The Officers , " said he hoped with the assistance of the ist and 2 nd Assistant Sojourners that he would be able to carry out the ritual as perfect as his predecessors ; at all events , he would do his best . Some companions had the ability to attain perfection ,

some had not . He also alluded to the age of the chapter , and the various changes 11 had gone through for the last 60 or 70 years . The Janitor ' s toast followed . All the speeches being short , the companions were enabled to enjoy a musical evening , the following taking part either in songs or recitations : Comps . Cambridge ( piano ) , Heath ( cornet ) , Shurmur , Dehane , Warner , Read , Bryett , Hall , and Staffer .

Royal Jubilee Chapter ( No . 72 ) . — The election meeting of this old chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Brydges was

duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The following were elected to office : Comps . E . Lewcock , Z . ; N . Turner , H . ; VV . F . Bates , J . ; H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Dove , S . N . ; F . Dunn , P . Z . Treas . ; J . Reid , P . S . ; Lightfoot , ist A . S . ; Brydges , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . Potter , Janitor .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 )—This chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday the nth inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . Hardy , M . E . Z . ; Cleghorn , P . Z ., acting H . j Capt . T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z . J . j G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . j Rivers , S . N . j Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . j Dr . Frye , P . S . ; Ellborn , P . Z . ; and Staley , P . Z .

The minutes ofthe previous convocation were read and confirmed . A resolution increasing the annual subscription was unanimously passed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Nathan Moss , L . C . C , P . Z . ; E . A . Harris , P . Z . j Kimpton , P . Z . j Francis Smith , P . P . G . J .,

P . Z ., H . ; and many others . The chapter was then closed and adjourned . The companions afterwards partook of an excellent banquet . The M . E . Z . gave the toasts pertinently , but commendably brief . The proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , terminated at an early hour .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting was held on VVednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . G ., when there were present Comps . W . R . Dixon , M . E . Z . j Thos . Cohu , P . Z ., H . j VV . Hawes , J . j George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . j C . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . S . Holland , P . Z ., P . S . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle , P . Z . ; Richard Dart ;

and G . Grant . Comp . Fisher , 14 S 9 , was a visitor . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The officers elected for the ensuing year were Comps . Dr . VV . A , Dingle , M . E . Z . j W . Hawes , H . j C Arkell , S . E . j T . S . Holland ,

S . N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . M . Read , P . S . ; G . Grant , ist . A . S . j R . Dart , 2 nd A . S . ; and Marsh , Janitor . A brother was proposed for exaltation at the next convocation . The chapter was closed , and . the companions dined together under the gavel of Comp . VV . R . Dixon , M . E . Z .

Kennington Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . —This flourishing chapter held its first meeting of the season at the Horns 'Tavern , Kennington , on the Gth inst ., when there were present among others Comps . Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., acting Z . ; II . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., actingH . ; Sims , J . ; Austin , H . elect ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . j G . Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas .,

Ireas . j J . Dennis , P . S . j Caldwell , 2 nd A . S . j and C . H . Kohler , P . Z . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . H . J . Lardner , impressively installed Comp . Austin as H . Comp . Buxton was unanimously elected ist Asst . Soj ., vice Comp . Davis resigned , and was duly invested . A vote of thanks was passed to

Comp . Lardner for his services as Installing Ofiicer . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Dowling , M . E . Z . j Salter , l . P . Z . ; G . Gardner , P . Z . j W . W . Westley , P . Z . j and others . Comp . Buxton , the caterer , having left the Horns Tavern , a testimonial in recognition of his kindness and zeal in the discharge of his duties is being warmly supported . The chapter before

closing voted a sum of money towards it . Comp . Capt . Walls gave a notice of motion " 'That in future the chapter meetings shall be held on the second Thursday in February , May , October , and December , instead of the first Thursday in the months of February , April , October , and December . " The chapter was then closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet .

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The long routine of toasts received full j ustice . **; very good speches were made , notably those of (\ G . Everett , H . J . Lardner , H . Higgins , and C . H . K 6 hl " *' During the evening the companions were entertained 1 * the musical efforts of Comps . Lundie , G . Everett MY Lardner , and Bro . Hopkins , the Organist of Lod ge No n «

MOTTRAM . Integrity Chapter ( No . 320 ) . —The instaik tion meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday th 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Junction Inn !» £ Comp . F . Broadsmith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., whose expoS " of the ceremony is so beautiful and has so often bee mentioned in these columns , initiated the Three Principal " as follows : Comps . Norman , as Z . j Nield , as H . ; J . J Sif kes , as J . He also invested and addressed all the officers

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) .-A meeting was held on VVednesday , the igth inst ., at the Alfred Tavern , Romanroad , Barnsbury , N ., when there were present Bros A Piper , W . M . j R . Manly , S . W . j H . B . Robinson , J . W ? - ' T . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Treas . and Preceptorj __! Gregory , P . M . 153 S , Sec . j W . H . Messer , S . D . j T * Readell , J . D . j W . Frost , I . G . ; J . Halsey , P . M . 212 *

and J . VVilson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lod » e was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Halsey being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M . Tlie S . VV . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . This old lodge of instruction meets regularly at 8 p . m ] during the winter months .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Hotel , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Telling , VV . M .: Rice S . W . j Turner , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptorj T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; Hill , S . O . ; Barr , j . D . ; Chabot , l . G . ; Hubbard , Cox , Cook , Sly ,

Newall , Pack , Niblett , and H . G . Martin . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Niblett being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bros . F . Hiton , P . M ., was re-elected Preceptor ; J , Hooper , Deputy Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Sec . ; and E . A . Rice , Asst . Sec . Bros . Niblett

and Turner being Auditors , presented the balance-sheet , which was most satisfactory , and was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . A vote of thanks was heartily accorded the Auditors for their services . A letter was read from the mother lodge through Bro . Stuart , P . M ., congratulating the lodge of instruction on its phenomenal success . It was resolved that the letter be placed on the

minutes . The annual supper takes place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Monday next , at 7 p . m ., when the chair will be taken by Bro . Dr . Wm . St . Michael Raw , W . M . 1320 .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . M . J . R . Dundas , VV . M . 1361 , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . ; W . Chappie , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . IS 43 , Sec ; E . T . Ginder , S . D . j M . Rosenberf ,

J . D . j Major E . J . Reed , l . G . j A . Lorch , Stwd . ; 0 . Gosshawk , Tyler ; W . J . Mason , P . M . 132 S ; J . W . Belsham , W . M . 733 ; T . M . Lamble , J . J . Hough , RBall , H . Windeatt , L . J . Powell , and H . Ward . Visitors : Bros . A . Lorch , 12 ( U . S . A . ) j G . N . Havescroft , ijgii and A . Toghill , 1 793 . . , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was lel

opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and a , \ "Y usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearswi Bro . Mason being the candidate . The VV . M . gave tne traditional history very impressively . The lodge was close in the Third Degree . After the usual preliminaries , tne ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Windeatt being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree .

Bros . Lorch , Havescroft , and Toghill were elected mem ^ and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Hilher \ elected W . M . lor the 7 th November , the next mef "i being officers' night . After "Hearty good wishes , lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual ¦*«* £ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst , at Cock 'Tavern , Highbury , when there were present p {• R . Loomes , W . M . j H . J . Kimbell , jun ., S . W . ; M ^ n Smith , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; 1 ; I' ^' j l ^ , G . S . B . Herts , Treas . j C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; H . 13 ; H *™ " *' S . D . j D . C Ritchie , J . D . j J . Amand , I . G . j J . ; . S A . E . Pridmore , R . P . Upton , E . G . Young , W . 1 < - «¦"* A . Oliver , and T . E . Newman . . : „„ . »( the

The lodge was opened in due form , and n -j . ^ of the previous meeting were read and confirm 1 " - ^ ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , ^' secon *! being the candidate . The lodge was opened in tne ^ Degree , when Bro . Newman answered the <* . " . V „ was to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lo » jng opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ot T (]( . was rehearsed , Bro . Newman being the candidate . ^ lodge was resumed in the First Degree . " - - ^ d was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and aw the oflicers in rotation . The lodge was then closco .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . i 89 i ) . -A . *;*|" A ri-is held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the ¦ 3 car *!?^ , vfl <* Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when t . y ^ ,, present Bros . E . Clare , W . M . SG 5 , W . M . J £ * ,, p , e-S . W . j C G . Halt , J . W . j Jesse Collings . '' " . ; renlnr : F . f * r .-iirir =. P . M .. Sec : I . Spragb , ' , .,,:, _ i ,.

Joseph Cox , J . D . j Philip Howard , I . G . J R- ' "* , * » i 104- ; P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx . j T . W . Heath , w- n a nJ * C . C . Barber , C . E . Betts , Walter Dew , E . J- ut T . W . Barth . jc-ndWl The lodge was opened in the First and i " - . " tur 6 «<" •¦ and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Second t *