Provincial Grand Lodges.

AVilliamson , and S . Smith , P . G . AA ardens ; Rev . A . B . Turnbull and Rev . AA . J . Down , P . G . Chaplains ; Bro . A . Green , P . G . Treasurer : Bro . J . Joseland . P . G . Registrar ; Bro . G . Tayloi \ P . G . Secretary : Bros . F . G . Russell and I . Foley . P . P . G . Deacons : AV . E . AValker , P . G . S . Deacon ; Bro . T . R . Arter . P . G . Swordbearer : Bro . AV . Thomas .

AA . M ., Masefield Lodge ; Bro . J . T . Collins . D . P . G . M . of AVarwickshire ; Colonel Gough . Acting P . G . M . of Staffordshire : Bro . E . AVorrall , P . G . S . Warden of AVarwickshire ; Bro . J . Bodenham . P . G . Treasurer of Staffordshire . & c . The service was conducted by the Rev . J . AA . Down , P . G . A . C ., and the sermon was preached by the Rev . Knight Law , P . G . C .

PROVISIONAL GRAND LODGE OF ESSEX . — A meeting of the Masonic Charity Committee of this province was held , on the 5 th inst ., at V . AV . Bro . F . A . Philbrick ' s Chambers . Temple . E . G .. and under his presidency , when it was resolved that after payingdebts the support of the province should be given to the cases respectively of Charles AVilliam Green and Clement Siggers for the

Boys' School ( 2 Gth October next ) , and Mabel Elizabeth Bruce and Ivy Grace Towse for the Girls' School ( October 27 th ) . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bros . Dehave . Shedd . Clowes , and AVood for their services as representatives at the elections , and they were invited to continue to act in that capacity . The request that proxies ( not filled in ) should be sent to either of the above

energetic brethren is one which , we doubt not . will be acceded to generally by the members of the Essex lodges . The followingbrethren were present at the above-named meeting , viz . : — V . AV . Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick . Q . C . G . Reg .. D . P . G . M .. in the chair : AV . Bros . Thos . J . Railing . P . M . and Sec . 51 . P . A . G . D . C . Eng .. P . G . Sec . ; A . Lucking . P . M . and Sec . 1000 . P . G . P . Eng . P . G . D . C . : James

Terry . AA . M . 2254 . P . G . Sw . B . Eng . ; Andrew Durrani . P . M . 270 . Prov . G . Treas . ; James Salmon . P . M . and Sec . 2077 . P . P . G . R .: F . A . AA ^ iite . P . M . 1437 . P . P . G . R . ; H . E . Dehane . P . M . 1543 . P . P . G . S . D . ; Chas . Hempson . P . M . 1799 . P . P . GA . D . C .: C . C . Potter . I . P . M . 1343 , P . G . Std . B . ; Edmund Gowers . P . M . 1024 . P . P . G . Org . ; A . J . Dixie , I . M . P . 453 , P . G . J . D . ; J . A . Clarkson . AV . M . 1457 .

P . G . Org . ; Joseph Clever , Treas . 2006 , P . P . G . Sw . B .: George Copus . AV . M . 1312 . P . G . Stwd . ; Frank Quilter . W . M . 51 . P . G . Stwd . ; H . J . Skingley , AV . M . 697 . P . G . Stwd . ; C R . AValker , AV . M . 2006 ; G . J . AVestfield , AV . M . 2184 ; and Mark Gentry , S . AV . 2154 . Letters expressing regret at their inability to attend were received from Bros . Clowes , Lewin . and Poppleton .

Craft Lodge Meetings. Metropolitan.

CRAFT LODGE MEETINGS . METROPOLITAN .

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 1743 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , E . C . Bro . C . E . Ferry , AV . M . Mr . B . G . AVilson , Mr . S . W . Fells , Mr . AV . J . Lloyd , and Mr . Richd . Perry were balloted for and accepted as candidates for initiation . Mr . AVilson was unable to be present , but the other three were initiated by the AV . M . The AV . M . i

relinquished the chair in favour , of Bro . Leins , who proceeded to install Bro . Mitchell into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient form , and Bro . Mitchell invested Bro . Ferry with the collar of I . P . M . The usual addresses were admirably delivered , and the ceremony brought to a close . The AV . M . invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Smith , S . AV . ; Potts , J . AV . ;

Leins , P . M ., Treas . ; Ferry , P . M ., Sec . ; Sater , S . D . ; Lovell , J . D . ; Squire , I . G .: Chamberlayne , D . C . ; John Staite , Asst . D . C . ; O'Brien , Stwd . ; and Bro . Lane , Tyler . Three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after usual routine business the lodge was closed . A banquet was served in the Pillar Room of the Hotel , and the customary toasts were honoured , Bro . John L .

Mather , A . G . D . G , responding for the Grand Officers . The health of the AV . M . was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . C . E . Ferry , in very genial terms , and the response of Brother Mitchell , the AA ^ . M ., gave great satisfaction . Bros . Stephen Johnson , AV . M . 1297 : Kearner , P . M . 1541 ; and Harvey , P . M . 9 , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors . " An interesting part of the evening ' s proceedings took

place in connection with the toast of " The Past Masters , " the AV . M . handing to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ferry , a massive silver cup , of the value of about X' 25 , and bearing the following inscription : — "Presented by the members of the Lodge of Perseverance . No . 1745 . to Bro . C . E . Ferry , AA . M . 1887-88 , and Secretary from 1883 to 1887 , as a mark of their respect and approbation of his valuable services .

bth September , 1888 . This handsome present was acknowledged in a most sincere manner by the recipient , and we join the wish of all present that Bro . Ferry may live long to enjoy with his friends many a draught from so exquisite a "loving cup . " It is good to hear such expressions as the AV . M . was able to conscientiously use in making the presentation . "Brother Ferry , " said the AV . M ..

" had performed the multifarious duties of his office as Secretary with such accuracy and precision that no possible fault could be found with him . His books were kept in such a way and were so beautifully written that they were worthy of a place in the British Museum . " AVe commend this example to other secretaries , and wish it could be said of all . After a well-deserved compliment to

Bvo . Leins and other Past Masters , and the remaining toasts Avere duly honoured , the evening ' s proceedings terminated . Amongst the visitors present Avere Bros . Edes , 1471 ; H . Cooper , 1288 ; E . E . Kearner , P . M . 1541 ; F . P . Lee , S . D . 1233 ; Stephen Johnson , W . M . 1297 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 65 ; W . F . Packer , S . AV . 1571 ; L . AV . Harvey , P . M . 9 ; and E . C . Massey .

KENSINGTON LODGE—NO . 1767 . —The installation of Bro . Arthur J . Barclay as AV . M . of this lodge , took place at the Ladbrook Hall , on Saturday , the 15 th . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . P . M . R . AVilliams . After the ceremony the lodge adjourned to the dining hall , Avhere a first-class banquet was served by Bro . Linscote . Amongst the visitors present Avere Rev . Bro . Brownrigg . G . C . ; Bros . Golfin . P . M ., 1572 ; Gartley , P . M .. 205 : Sims . P . M .: 834 ; Tynul , 1000 ; AVood , P . M .. 1642 ; Levy . R . Dun . kc .

PROVINCIAL .

DBRAVENT LODGE—No . 40 . Hastings . —On Monday , the 10 th inst .. at the Castle Hotel . Present—Bros . T . AV . Markwick . AV . M . ; AV . II . Russell . Acting S . AV . : AV . S . Allen . J . AV .: J . Pearce . Sec . ; F . C . Edwards . J . S . D .: G . Randell . J . D .: R . AValmsley . I . G .: G . II . Gaze . Steward : AV . Leslie . Tyler : AV . L . Glenister . P . M . : C . E . Bottley . P . M .: E . AV . J . Ileimah . P . M .. P . P . G . D . C .: E . J . MoCormick . ' A . T . A'Vard . II . Bovce . G . AV . Bryant . J . T . Edmcd . J . B .

Foord . C . Reinmann . R . J . Reed . G . F . AVood . L . J . Jukes , and II . A . Muscat . Organist . Visitors—Bros . F . AV . Snook , 2086 : F . Botley , P . M .. 1996 : Geo . Davis . P . M ., 1642 : and AV . J . Mason . J . AV ., 2246 . Bro . Boyce was raised to the sublime degree of 31 . 31 . The announcement that Bro . Dr . Trollopc was progressing towards recovery was received with much satisfaction . Bro . AV . M . Glenister mentioned that the P . G . Master had conferred on him the honour of P . G . Sd . Bearer .

ROYAL UNIOU LODGE—No . 382 . —On Monday , 17 th inst ., at the "Chequers" Hotel , Uxbridge . Bro . J . Tapliu . AV . M . In the absence of the S . AV .. Bro . J . T . Lonsdale , P . M . occupied the western chair . All other officers were present , and a large proportion of members . Bro . F . Ford was raised to the third degree , and Mr . T . Twamley Avas initiated . Six candidates Avere proposed for admission at ensuing meeting . Refreshments followed labour .

FREDERICK LODGE OF UNITY , No . 452 . —On Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , High Street , Croydon . Bro . AV . G . Hunter . W . M .: D . R . Wise . SAV .: Chas . Ohron . P . M .. P . GA . D . C . Acting J . AV . ; ' Magnus Ohren , P . M . Treas . ; II . E . Frances , P . M .. P . G . S . D ., Sec . : AValter King . S . D . : James AA ^ aterman . J . D .: Aubrey Ohren , S . G . ' ; A . T . Jeffery , P . M . : C . G . Scott , J . P . M . ; C . E . Britton ;

AV . R . Morgan ; B . Banks Tyler , Visitor ; James Stevens . P . M .. 1216 , 1426 , & c . ( Maxonie Star ) : and J . Rhodes , P . P . G . Org .. Surrey . Bro . AA . E . Morgan Avas ably passed by the AV . M . to the degree of F . C Bro . D . R . AVise was elected AV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Magnus Ohren was re-elected Treasurer . A P . M . Jewel was presented in open Lodge to Bro . C . G . Scott , J . P . M ., who was unavoidably absent at the last Installation , the fiftieth of the

existence of the Lodge . After usual routine business , the Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to dinner . Brother Magnus Ohren responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , and Bro . Francis to that of the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Scott , I . P . M ., lirojiosed the health of the AV . M ., to which an earnest response was given . For the toast of the visitors , Bro . James SteA ens replied . A very pleasant evening Avas enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Charles and Aubrey Ohren , and other brethren .

LODGE OF TRUTH—No . 521 . —On Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Fitz AVilliam Street , Huddersfield , Bro . A . Graham , AV . M ., the following brethren A \ ere present : Bros . Dawson , as S . AV . ; Geo . Jackson . J . AV . ; Geo . Marshall , P . M .. P . P . G . D .. Treas !; Turner . P . M ., P G . D .. Sec .: Crossley , S . D . ; Win . AVood . J . D . ; Hardy . Tyler ; AVilliamson . P . M .. P . P ., G . D . ; Horsfall , P . M . ; JoAvitt . P . M . ; Shaw

P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . : Armitage , P . M . ; Jessop , P . M . ; MattheAvman , P . M . ; Beaumont , Sissons . Thompson , Mallory , Brierley , AVilkinson , Clayton , Sheard , Dyson , Gledhill , Cornish and SaAvdeii . Visitors : Bros . J . A . Marshall , 58 ( Canada ) ; AA m . Scholfield , P . M . 290 , P . P . G . D . : Jno . Shoesmith . P . M . 1783 ; Jas . Smith . Sec . 290 : A . Fillans , 2035 ; and Geo . Sykes . P . M . 290 , P . P . G . D . C .

Bro . the Rev . Jno . Dunbar having read a portion of the Scriptures , the business of the evening—a passing and a raising—Avas very ably performed , the passing by Bro . A . Armitage , I . P . M ., Bro . Dawson presenting and explaining the working tools ; the raising by Bro . Allen Jackson , P . M .. Bro . Geo . Marshall . P . M .. delivering the traditional history , and presenting and explaining the workingtools . " Hearty good Avishes" were tendered from Lodges 58

( Canada ) . 290 , 1783 , and 2035 . after which the lodge was closed . After a plain but substantial supper , some excellent vocal music Avas rendered by the folloAving brethren : Bros . G . Sykes . J . F . Dyson , J- W . RoAvley ( comic ) , J . G . Thompson , J . Shoesmith , and A . Jackson . Bro . Sellers also rendered a humorous recitation . Bro . Ben AA ' alker presided at the piano , and accompanied the vocalists in his usual efficient manner .

ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD LODGE—No . 906 . —At AA ' eston , near Bath , on AA ednesday evening , September 12 th , the regular meeting of this lodge Avas held , Avhen there Avere present—Bros . Robert Bull . AV . M . ; G . H . Bartlett , P . P . G . J . AV . Somerset . J . P . M . : AV . II . Young . P . M . ; F . Glover , P . M . ; Jas . Knight , P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M .. Treasurer ; E . L . Hill . P . M ., Acting Secretary ; L . HoAves .

P . M .. D . C . : J . II . Macfarlane , P . M ., Organist ; A . AVadoux , S . AV . ; G . Strange , J . AV . ; T . R . Gill , J . D . ; AV . Gayner . S . D . ; E . AV . Loveless , I . G . ; Bigwood . Tyler ; T . Maslen and E . Mills , Stewards ; Bros . Greene . Humphries , EdAvards , T . Tucker , Copping , L . Tucker and Martin . Bros . L . Tucker and Martin Avere entrusted in the 1 st degree . The lodge was opened F . C . by Bro . J . Knight , P . P . G ., St . Br . Somerset , P . M ., and Bros . Tucker and Martin Avere most

impressively passed . Bro . Gill presented the Avorking tools , and Bro . Knight afterwards delivered the charge to the newly-passed F . C . ' s . Bro . Bull , AV . M ., then resumed the chair , and after the transaction of various items of Masonic business , the Lodge was closed Avith praj'er and in perfect harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the supper room , and the remainder of the evening Avas spent in social intercourse and harmony .

DENISON LODGE—No . 1214 , Scarborough . —On AVednesday evening , thei 12 th , at the regular meeting—Bro . The Rt . Hon . Viscount Rainclift ' e was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . There Avas a good attendance , and the ceremony Avas performed in a very able and impressive manner by the AV . M . ( Bro . T . Raven ) ;

Bro . Ascough , P . M . ; and Bro . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . D . C . At the close of the lodge the brethren repaired to the Grand Hotel , Avhere a most excellent banquet Avas supplied by Bro . De Leidi . The AA . M . Avas supported by V . W . Bro . Earl Londesborough , P . M ., P . G . AV . ; Bro . Lord Raincliffe ; the Mayor of Scarborough ( Bro . LeasoAve