Nottinghamshire.

In the unavoidable absence of the Provincial Grand Master the Lodge was presided over by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master his Honour Jud ^ e Masterman , D . C . L ., and it was very largely attended bv Brethren of the Province , who passed the address in solemn silence .

Subsequently meetings of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge and of the Provincial Grand Chapter were held , at which a similar address was voted . Both these latter assemblies were well attended .

The installation meeting of the Tynwald Lodge , held last month at Douglas , Isle of Man , was unusually interesting from the fact that Bro . J . A . Brown Deputy Provincial Grand Master and thrice Master of Tynwald Lodge , attained the fortieth anniversary of his connection with Freemasonry in

the Isle of Man . During this long period he has filled every important Office in the Craft , and discharged his duties in a manner which appears to have won the esteem of the Brethren . He is also the only living founder of Tynwald Lodge . To mark the occasion the Brethren of the Lodge ,

through their W . M ., presented him with a massive silver tray , appropriately engraved . The presentation was made in a complimentary speech by Bro . T . S . Atkinson , and Bro . Brown replied in appropriate and feeling terms . Bro . S .

Webb Prov . S . G . W ., who is himself " a father in Masonry , " supported the W . M . ' s observations . The I . P . M . Bro . R . J . Grindley was decorated the same evening with the customary jewel , and was complimented for the efficient manner in which he had filled the chair .

* * * Bro . W . L . Barrett , the well-known flautist , was on Tuesday afternoon installed as Master of the Savage Club Lodge , which includes among its honorary members his Majesty the King . Among the members of the Lodge and

necessarily of the Club , who were also placed in office were Bro . Charles Townley , the retiring Master , who took the position of I . P . M . ; Bro , E . E . Peacock and Dr . R . Bowdler Sharpe , of the British Museum , who were appointed Wardens ; Bros . Hugh Moss and Herbert Johnson , Deacons ;

and Bros . Raymond Tucker , F . H . Cheesewright , and Templar Saxe . Owing to the death of the late Queen the banquet which followed was of a private character . No toasts were proposed , and the usual sumptuous programme

of entertainment with which members of the Lodge were ready had to be foregone . Bro . Barrett , however , received the felicitations of many distinguished members of the Craft who were present .

• • • Bro . Frederick Binckes P . G . Sword Bearer , and for many years Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was a visitor at the installation meeting of the Doric Lodge , held last month at vVoodbridge , where Bro . Binckes

has recently taken up his residence , and then proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities in an eloquent speech . Bro . Binckes incidentally mentioned that he had devoted thirty years of his life to the work of one of their great Masonic Charities , and if he lived to December next he would

celebrate his jubilee m Masonry . The Boys , Girls , and Benevolent Masonic Institutions he characterised as the admiration and envy of the world- Last year over £ 83 , 000

was voluntarily subscribed by their Brethren to those three great Institutions . We sincerel y hope that Brother Binckes may live to celebrate his jubilee—and a diamond jubilee after that .

* * » As a mark of respect for the memory of the late Queen , and as a token of a true feeling or sorrow and sincere sympathy with the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the members of the Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 1278 , have

decided to abandon their Annual Banquet and Ball , which was to be held on the 13 th inst ., at the Cannon Street Hotel . In order that the Masonic Charities may not suffer , and that the ladies and friends of the members of the Lodge may not be disappointed , the Committee proposed at their

last meeting to have an outing in June , and in tendering his thanks to the Brethren and their friends who had intended to give him their support on this occasion , the Worshipful Master Bro . H . Leroy hopes to receive the same generous support to ensure the success of the proposed outing , with a good surplus for the Charities ,

Nottinghamshire.

The annual supper of the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , No . 1623 , will be held at the City Scotch Stores ( Host : Bro . J . R . L . Daish ) , 27 Knightrider Street , St . Paul ' s Churchyard , E . C ., on Wednesday , 27 th inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m

precisely ; tickets , 3 s 6 d each . Bro . C . A . Barter W . M . 1623 will occupy the Chair , and Bro . Thomas Powell W . M . 2182 the Vice-Chair . As only a limited number of Brethren can conveniently participate , early application for tickets is desired .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction ( held every Wednesday , at 7 p . m ., at the City Scotch Stores , 27 Knightrider Street , St . Paul ' s ) , on Wednesday , 13 th March next , commencing at 6 . 30 p . m . Many eminent Brethren have promised to assist .

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_ THE Holborn Restaurant , LONDON , IV . C . ESPECIAL UD LODGE on FRIDAY next , 15 th inst ., to Vote Addresses to His Majesty and nominate a NEW CR / JND MASTER . ?? THE HOLBORN" GRILLED DINNER served in The Ladies' Grill Room from 12 untii 3 o ' clock . MENU . Hors d'Oeuvres , or Soups . Hare . Brunoise . Fish . Grilled Mackerel Maitre d'Hotel . Entree . Grilled Mutton Cutlet . Mashed Potatoes . Joint . Roast Ribs of Beef and Horseradish . Vegetables . Brussels Sprouts . Plain Potatoes . Sweets . Apple Tart . Fruit Jelly . CHEESE . SALAD . BREAD . BUTTER . PRICE 2 s 6 d . TABLE D'HOTE LUNCHEON served in The Grand Salon from 12 untii 3 o ' clock . MENU . Soups . Ox Tail . Vermicelli . Fish . Fried Brill and Tomato Sauce . Entree . Scollops of Veal and Ham and Peas . Mashed Potatoes . Joint . Roast Haunch of Mutton and Red Currant Jelly . Vegetables . Brussels Sprouts . Plain Potatoes . Sweets . Apple Tart . Fruit Jelly . CHEESE . SALAD . BREAD . BUTTER , PRICE 2 s 6 d . These Luncheons fare served daity , from 12 . 0 till 3 . 0 , in the L ABIES' GRILL BOOM AND GRAND SALON , Price 2 s 6 d ; also the TABLE D'HOTE DINNER , Price .. 3 » :. 9 d , accompanied by HIGH CLASS INSTRUMENTAL . MUSIC , from 5 . 30 tin . 9 . 30 every evening , in THE GRAND SALON ,