Craft Masonry.

LODGE OP STABIUTT , ( NO . 217 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., Bro . T . H . Hart , AV . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Ballot took place for Mr . F . Purser and Mr . John Nixon for initiation , and for Bros . Joseph M . Hodder , of Nelson Lodge , No . 700 ; and Henry Moi-flcct , W . M . Lodge Temperance iu the East , No . 898 , as joining members . The result of the ballot was iu each case declared to be

unanimous in favour of the candidate . In accordance with notico given Bro . JE . Hughes , P . M ., moved : " That the sum of £ 5 bo given froin the lodge funds to the Royal JIasonie Benevolent Institution for Aged and Distressed " Freemasons aud their Widows , " and n . e . iiioned that the amount had been already placed on Bro . SiHi'iint ' s ( Steward ) list , and guaranteed by the Audit Committee . Bro . Hart , W . M ., cordially seconded the motion , and hoped the brethren would unanimously endorse the

action of the committee iu supporting Bro . Silliiiint . The motion was carried unanimously , and Bro . Sillilaut . P . M ., in thanking the brethren for the support he had received , announced that be had carried in upwards ol £ 53 , a very handsome amount , seeing that the average has been about £ 37 . Bro . James , I . P . M ., gave notice of motion : "That a perfect set of tools , & c , be purchased for the use of the lodge . " There being no further business tho lod ge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . A'isitors . JBros . Chaise , 893 ; and Roustnn , Cadogau , 162 .

POXISH NATIONAL LODGE ( NO . 534 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : —Bros . Mereik ( actingfor W . M . ); Drosy , S . AV . ; AVilliams J . AA . ; Videky , S . D . ; Clierrill , J . D . j Boyd , Treas . ; and Paas , ' Sec . Bro . Moore wns present as a visitor . Bros . AVeatherhogg aud Csoinor were raised , and Bro . Rath was passed to the second degre . Bro . Diosy was elected AV . JI . for the ensuing year : Bros . Boyd , Treas . ; and Beckett , Tyler , were re-elected . One guinea was voted to the Masonic life-boat fund ,

LODGE OE ST . JAMES ( NO . 765 ) . —Tbe usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday 7 th inst ., at tbe Leather Market Tavern , New Weston Street , Bermondsey . The W . JI ., Bro . G . Hyde , presided . Tho business was confined to the passing to the Fellow Craft degree of Bros . . Tolley , Brimmer , Ireland and Bishop . The bye-laws of the lodge were then read , according to annual custom , and the brethren proceeded to elect a AV . M . for the ensuing yP ; tl-. The choice of the brethren foil upon Bro . ft . P . Hoi . toii , S . W . Bro . W . Jones wa elected Treasurer . The lodge was then closed after an audit meeting had been appointed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , ( NO . 781 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Silver Tavern , Burdett Road , Liuiehouse , Wednesday , Sth inst . Present : —liro ? . Helps , Tun ., P . M . ; Bradbury , S . AA . ; Armstrong , J . AV . ; Reeves , S . D . Gloucester , J . O ., pro tern ; AVright , Tresis . ; JRugff , X . C .. pro tern ; Pridlmd , Sec ; P . M ' s . Darnells , and AVrieht . ' Members present : —Bros . Hayward , Bussell , Gavin , Hallett , Holt , Daniel ! .- - , Seherrbon , Wright , Stockwcll . Bros . Barlow , Brown , Newan , AVilson , Stratford , Christie , and Jev , werepresentas visitors . Jlessrs . AVilliam Lestef , and AVilliam Brewer , were initiated . Bros . Shadruke and Richmond were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft .

THE LILX OF KicinroND LODGE ( No . S 20 ) . The regular Meeting of this Lodge was held at the JIasonie Hall , Greyhound Hotel , ou Wednesday the 7 th inst . . \ vseiit Bros . Best i ' enncr , AV . JI . ; Kennedy , S . W . ; Millar ; J . AV . Koch , S . D . ; Sweet , I . G . ; Giles , P . JI . and Treas . ; Cockbuni , P . JI . aud Sep . ; To ..-used P . M . ' ; Carless , P . JL , Cooper P . Jf . : and Jones P . Jf . ; Members present : —Bros . Palmer , Myers , Reynolds , Cook , Dawson , Hamhliii . Noyee ,. Reed , AVhiphum , White , Munro , Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , P . ; Middlesex ivas

G . JI ; present as a visitor , liro . Reed was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . Palmer ( the worthy host of the Greyhound ) was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , both ceremonies being ably performed by the AV . JI . ; Bro . Feniier , the AV . JI . ; proposed aud Bro . Noyce seconded a candidate for Inilatien at the next Lodgo meeting in April , There being no further business the Lodge was closed at a quarter to seven , and tbe Brethren adjoourned to the Banqueting Room , where ample justice was done to the good things provided b y Bro Palmer . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the Brethren separated about ten o ' clock

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

MIDDLESEX . ENEIELD —Enfield Lodge ( No . 1237 ) . —The above Lodgo met on Monday , the Gth insfc ., at the Court House , Enfield . The AV . M ., Bro . Purduy , occupied the chair , and was ably supported , by Bros . C . Tye , * S . W . ; V _ . Jlattbison , J . W . and P . M . ; J . J AVilson , I . P . JI . ; Cornwall Smith , & o . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Ingerson aud Gray were passed , and Messrs Brown and Hall were initiated . A very

elegant P . JI . ' s jewel was presented by private subscription to tbe retiring AV . M ., Bro . J . J . AVilson , who was the founder of the Lodge , and had been for two successive years AV . JI . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated , there being no banquet . "Che visitors were Bros . T . Bnrtlctf . W . M ., S 13 ; W . H . Main , P . M . and Hon . Sec , 813 ; Roberts , P . M ., 754 ; and Mallar , J . D ., 754 .

MONM OUTHSHIRJE . NEIVPOBT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 4-71 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held at tbe Masonic Hal ) . Great Dock Street , on Wednesday last . P . M ., Bro . C . II . Oliver , presiding in the absence , through illness of the W . JI . The business was to pass Bro . David Griffiths , JIastor of the Shi p ' - ' . Siam , " now in the Newport Docks , who was initiated in the Hesketh Lodge , Fleetwood , 950 , on the 17 th July , 1870 , and the above

emergency is caused by reason of being about to proceed to Sea at once , to be passed before he sailed . The lodge was opened in . due form , and the minutes having- been read , Bro . Griffiths was examined iu open lodge , and the progress he had made as au Entered Apprenticed Freemason , and his answers proving satisfaeto . iy that brother retired , and the lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Griffiths was passed as a Fellow Craft Freemason . Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , of Bristol , favoured tbe brethren with a splendid lecture on the second tracing board , which was listened to with great attention , and tbe lodge was closed in harmony at 8 . 4-5 p . m .

SOMERSETSHIRE . AVINCANTON . —Lodge of Science ( No . 437 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the National School , AVincanton , on Friday evening tbe 10 th instant . Present : Bro . C . Pv . Shepherd , AV . M . Dr . Suce , I . P . M . ; AA . H . Hannon , S . AV . ; Sherring as J . AV . ; Atwell , P . JI . Sec ; Oboru , as S . D . ; Matthews , as J . D ' . ; AVatling , I . G . ; Feltham , Org . ; Young- T yler , and Iloston , Trapwell , and

Dawding . The Lodge was opened in due form . Mr . James Stay , a candidate for Initiation , was balloted for and unanimously .-elected and regularly Initiated into Freemasonry , according to the ancient forms and ceremonies . The lodge having been closed , the brethren retired to the Trooper Hotel for refreshment , when a very iiandsnme P . G . Deacon ' s Jewel was presented on behalf of the brethren to Dr . Luce , I . P . M ., as a mark of esteem for his amiable disposition and true Masonic worth . A few hours were spent in a very humorous manner .

fOUTH WALKS ( EASTERN DIVISION . ) SWANSEA . —Fallot Lodge ( No 1 . 323 ) . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday tho 3 rd inst . at the JIasonie Booms , Wind Street . There were present Bros . E . J . Morris , Dep . Prov . G . JI ; AV . M . Charles Bath , Prov . S . G . AV ., S . AV . ; G . B . Brock , P . Prov . J . G . W ., J . W . ; Bev T Heartley , M . A . Prov . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; S . B . Power , Treas . ; AV . Cox , P . Prov . G . Treas . Sec ; J . Jones NewtonProv . G . D . CJ . D . ; J . G . Hall

, , , Prov . S . G . W ., Dir . Cer . ; Geo . Allan , P . Prov . Sec , Org . ; J . V . Spencer W . Mills , J . J . Jenkins , Thornton Addrews , J . AAllliams , Frederick Ware , P . JI . 9 G 0 . Prov . G . Reg . ; E . Daniel , P . M . 83 S Prov . J . G . D . & e . Bros . Jenkins , Mills , Andrews and AVilliams , having submitted to the usual examination were passed to the F . C . degree by the AV . M . The Code of By-Laws prepared for tho Government of this Lodge was read , discussed , and adopted . Bro . Frederick Ware , Prov . G . Beg ., the Representative Steward

of the Province for the Boys'School ably advocated tbe claim of this Institution , giving some interesting details respecting its working , financial position , & c . The Brethren liberall y responded to the appeal . The Girls' School ( represented by Bro . P . II . Bowland , P . Prov . J G . AV . ) was not overlooked , tbe amount from the Lodge towards the funds of both charities being £ 53 . On the