Craft : Provincial.

CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 603 . THE usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday , 8 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Tofts , Cleckheaton , the Worshipful Master Bro . H . E . Hodgson presiding . There were also present Bros . Alfred Thornton I . P . M ., F . NewsomeS . W ., E . W . "Warrener J . W ., S . Halliday P . M . Chaplain , J . Clough P . M . Treasurer ,

G . Blackburn P . M . Acting I . G ., W . Armitage P . M ., H . Waddington P . M ., Alfred Hall P . M ., S . Stocks P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . H . Sharp P . M ., J . Birkhead J . D ., Alfred Heaton S . D ., 0 . H . Barrowes , W . H . Howarth , Dr . Percy G . Lodge , M . D ., S . Hewett , L . E . Wood Secretary , and Dr . Charles Forshaw LL . D . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .

' The Lodge was opened in due form and Mr . W . A . Cliff , of Cleckheaton , was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being given by the Junior Warden . This was the first ceremony performed by Bro . Hodgson since his appointment to the chair of K . S ., and his work was performed in a thoroughly creditable manner . The Lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the Brethren adjourned for refreshment , after which the evening was spent in a convivial manner .

Bro . Stocks was presented by the members of the Lodge with a handsome framed portrait of himself , which had been executed in a masterly manner by Bro . C . H . Burrows , and which met with the hearty approbation of the Brethren . Each member of the Lodge present also subscribed for Bro . Dr . Forshaw's forthcoming " Masonic Musings " and the Doctor received many congratulations on the fact that Her Majesty had ordered a copy of the volume for the Eoyal Library at Windsor Castle .

ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , 4 th inst ., there being a good attendance . As there was not . very much Lodge work to perform on this occasion Brother Alfred Pickford P . M . D . C . undertook to give a lesson on the signs of the various degrees , which proved instructive and beneficial to an appreciative audience . The festive board followed .

Metropolitan : Instruction.

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . BRO . DONE occupied the chair at the meeting on Wednesday , supported by Bros . Carr N . W ., B . nwland J . W ., Cooke S . D ., Davey J . D ., Bushel ] I . G ., Pitt Secretary , Spice I . P . M . Preceptor , Hattersiey , Jackson , Osborne , Clarke , Green , and other Brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Goovearts being

candidate . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and called off and on . Bro . Pitt worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Lodge was resumed in the first degree , and oh the second rising of the W . M . the Secretary announced the resignation of Bro . Elvin as Treasurer . The resignation was not unexpected , Bro . Elvin having previously announced that in consequence of his removal to a distant part of the country he would

no longer be able to hold the Office . Many kind words were spoken in reference to Bro . Elvin , and the members hoped ' an opportunity would occur to bid him farewell , and to express their appreciation of his services in a manner we are not at liberty to mention . The appointment of the new Treasurer and his investiture by the W . M . protracted the business of the Lodge somewhat , and to the annoyance of Bio . Goovearts ' s chef , who had prepared for the fourth degree with his usual punctuality .

YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 554 . ON the 8 th inst ., at Bro . E . Butlin ' s , the Citizen , Houndsditch , Brothers G . T . Stock W . M ., J . W . Taurinac W . M . of the Mother Lodge S . W .. E . Mahoney J . W ., H . Aarons S . D ., T . J . George J . D ., W . T . Andrews I . G ., T . Cowell P . M . Prec , D . McNish P . M . Sec , J . Wynman , & c . The oeremouy of the first degree was rehearsed , Bro . Metcalf acting as candidate , and the Preceptor giving the Ancient Charge , after which Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees . Bro . Taurinac was elected . W . M . for next meeting .

This Lodge should be very popular at its new quarters , where the efforts of the host are ably seconded by his wife , who , on the occasion of our visit , was particularly attentive to the requirements of the guests , being well supported in this direction by Mr . Alfred Franks .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . AT the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., Bros . Justin Allen P . M . W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Langdon P . M . J . W ., F . Larkman P . M . Treas ., A . Bridger Sec , E . E . Dowling S . D ., J . Dennis P . M J . D ., E . St . Auban I . G ., H . T . Town . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Larkman candidate . The ceremony of installation was then gone through . Bro . Langdon P . M . was elected to the chair for the next meeting .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 865 . WE are pleased to visit Lodges where there is the possibility of hearing the ritual of Freemasonry perfecUy rehearsed , and hence it was with a certain amount of satisfaction we turned our steps on Monday towards the meeting house of this Lodge of Instruction , the Greyhound , Kensington Square , W ., where we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . T . C . Dyer S . W . of the

Mother Lodge in the chair . Bro . Dyer is a steady and careful worker , and we offer him our congratulations on his selection as W . M .-elect of the Dalhousio . We feel convinced the Brethren of that Lodge have made a wise selection , and that he will do everything in the power of a Brother to ensure its success during the time it is under his rule .

The others present on Monday included Bros . P . Howard S . W ., Maurice Davis P . M . and Secretary 2754 J . W ., J . Worth P . M . Preceptor , M . Spring Sec , 0 . S . Hatt P . M . Treas ., K . von Donat S . D ., W . Seal J . D ., H . G . Cox I . G ., J . Cox P . M ., F . Cousens P . M ., Catten P . M ., J . H . McNaughton , J . Honnibal , T . E . P . Bell , J . Wynman .

Metropolitan : Instruction.

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Cousens P . M . acted as candidate . The Lodge was called off , and on resuming the ceremony of passing was gono through , both the ceremonies being perfectly rendered , and highly appreciated by the Brethren . Monday next being Officers' night , Bro . Howard was elected W . M . for Monday , 21 st inst .

Bro . J . Cox P . M ., lato Secretary , who came on purpose to offer his services , and to assist Bro . Spring in his new office as Secretary . pro . tern ., proposed that the sum of one guinea be voted to the West London Hospital Fund , which was unanimously carried .

WANDSWORTH LODGE , No . 1044 . rriHIS well-known South London Lodge met on Tuesday , 1 st inst ., in St . I Mark's School , Battersea Riso , when there was a good attendance of members . Bro . A . E . W . MacCamley W . M . Eoyal Commemoration

Lodge was in the chair , supported by the following : Bros . W . E . Wise S . W ., 0 . W . Cornish J . W ., Moorhead P . M . Secretary , Welsh P . M . Treasurer , Swaine S . D ., F . W . King J . D ., C . W . Shepherd I G ., J . E . Casey Assistant Secretary , W . G . King P . M ., J . W . Kingston W . M ., F . H . Baker Acting Preceptor , W . J . Morgan , C . J . S . Jaques , A . C . Hawes , G . T . Dobson , & c .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . C . J . Simmons-Jaques acting as the candidate . The W . M ., who , we may add , was to vacate the W . M . ' s chair of the Eoyal Commemoration Lodge the following evening , rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . J . M . Kingston W . M . acting as the candidate , and Bro . W . G . King P . M . as Director of Ceremonies . It may be here stated that in connection wiih this Lodge it is proposed to hold a Cinderella Dance , in the Battersea Town Hall , on Thursday , 24 th .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658 . rflHERE was an excellent meeting on Sunday , at the house of Bro . Frank I Nilen , the Bockingham , Newington Causeway , S . E ., when we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . E . B . Hopkins S . W . 1381 ( of silver bells fame ) in the chair as W . M ., with the following Brethren rendering him able assistance :

Bros . J . C . Davies S . W ., J . Farmer ( Treasurer ) J . W ., Charles Plant P . M . Prec , B . Cohen Sec , H . B . Buckeridge P . M . 1658 Treasurer of the Lodge Benevolent Association , F . Budge S . D ., J . Hibble J . D ., Philip Last I . G ., H . Cohen P . M ., I . Levy , W . J . H . Faull , Goldner , W . H . Coote , W . Shorter , W . Franklin , J . Wynman , & c .

After formalities , Bro . Franklin answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony was gone through . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . B . Cohen worked the second section of the lecture . We cannot allow the opportunity to pass without complimenting the W . M . Bro . Hopkins , who we

had the pleasure of seeing in the chair for the first time . His working was all that could be desired , whilst Bro . Plant P . M . Pieceptor was on the alert should there be any assistance required ; but his post was really a sinecure , the excellent working of the W . M . being a credit to himself , to the Preceptor , and to the Lodge alike .

Bro . B . Cohen announced there was sufficient funds in hand for another Charity ballot , which fell to Bro . Godefroy . This is a pleasing feature in connection with the Skelmersdale Lodge , which was established but twelve months since , and has already made its mark among the workers in the cause of Masonic Charity . We commend the Brethren for their activity in this direction .

Bro . J . C . Davies was elected W : M . for the next meeting , when we hope he will have a good number of Brethren to support him .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . PATEIOTISM , exhibited in connection with the naval display in London , proved a counter attraction for many who often attend this Lodge , and as a consequence there was not so good a muster as usual on Monday afternoon , at Bro . Eudderforth ' s , Panton Street , Haymarket . However , those who were absent missed a fine display of Masonic working .

The chair was taken by Bro . J . E . Culverhouse , who was supported by Bros . T . Burgess S . W ., W . E . Davis J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , J . W . Simeons W . M . 193 Sec , J . Ollington J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., and G . Genet . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonj' of initiation , including the Ancient Charge , Bro . Genet acting as candidate . Bro . Simeons answered the questions leading to the second degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and that ceremony was gone through . Bro . T . Burgess was elected W . M . for next meeting .

Sonnets Of The Greek Mythology, No. 15.

Sonnets of the Greek Mythology , No . 15 .

TO AOIDE . TEIUMPHANT Empress of all tuneful song-Spirit of lavish gaiety supreme—Bounding and leaping joyously along , Thy flowing numbers are a sunlit gleam To light our path to heaven-born joys above ; Glimmering incessantly , they sparkling shine ,

And speak of chaste and sempiternal love — Which worlds of darkness cannot undermine . Bright as a rivulet of molten gold Swift as the lightning—gorgeous as the sun Thy strains flow on , and softly sighing , run Into some dazzling ocean , brave and bold . Nought can compare , oh I peerless Aoide With the bright beacons of thy harmony . Bradford . CHAS . F . FORSHAW , M . A .

THE coach trips through the charming scenery of the New Forest , instituted last summer by the London and South Western Eailway in conjunction with Messrs . Thomas Cook and Son , having proved so popular it has been decided to repeat them . The trips commence on Thursday next , 17 th inst ., and continue on Thursdays until further notice . The charge for the day's outing , including rail fare ( first-class only ) , carriage drive , and luncheon , is 20 s . Applications for tickets should be made to Messrs . Thomas Cook and Son .