Meetings Held, &C

York Mark Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) . —This Lodge , which has lately given in its adhesion to the Grand Mark Lodge of England , and is now working under a warrant from Grand Lodge , held its regular meeting on Tuesday , at York . The W . M ., Bro . Geo . Balraford , presided , and was supported by Bros . Thos . Cooper P . M ., T . B . Whytehead S . W ., the Hon . W . T . Orde . Powlett J . W ., the Rev . W . Valentine Chaplain , M . Cooper M . O ., T . W . Wilson S . O ., Tissiman J . O ., J . HollinsS . D ., GarbuttSec , M . Millington I . G ., 4 o . Bros .

C . G . Padel and J . Morgan , of the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , were duly ndvauced to the honourable degree of Mark Masters , and a letter from the Secretary of the Britannia Mark Lodge , Sheffield , was read , congratulating the brethren of the York Mark Lodge upon the step they had taken in acknowledging the supremacy of the Grand Mark Lodge of England . About twenty of the brethren subsequently met at supper , when the W . M . presided , and the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Thursday , the 15 th February , at Bro . Hallows , Chequers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present—Bro 3 . Groome W . M ., W . G . Hallows S . W ., Oldroyd J . W ., Saunders Sec , Pinder Pre . cepfcor , Franklin S . D ., Mumford I . G . ; also Bros . Grist , Upward , Brown , Evennett , Field , & c . The Lodgo was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting were read and

confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Pinder acting as can . didate . The Lodge was closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . Pinder worked the second section of the lecture . Bro . W . Grist , of Marquis of Eipon Lodge , was unanimously elected a member of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . W . G . Hallows was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Maid well ' s , the . Hercules , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening last , 15 th February , at 7 . 30 . Present—Bros . Horsley W . M ., Hogarth S . W ., Maidwell J . W ., Grammer Secretary , Richards S . D ., Hewlett J . D ., Hollands I . G ., & o . The

third ceremony was rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Andrews of No . 1227 acting as candidate . Tbe 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Hewlett . The Lodge was olosed in the 3 rd and 2 nd degrees , and Bro . Hewlett worked the 6 th section . AH Masonio business being ended , the Lodge was closed in ancient form .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Gay ' s , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell , on Monday the 12 th inst . Present—Bros . Powell W . M ., Stock S . W ., Millward J . W ., Gardner S . D ., Piercy J . D ., Eobinson I . G ., Tolmie acting as Preceptor , A . W . Fenner Sec , Christopher Tyler . Eead , Fairbank , Alford , Moseley , Leber , Garbett , Curry , Cook , & c Lodge opened in due form , with solemn prayer . Minntes read aud confirmed . Bro . Gardner , having answered the usual questions leading to 2 nd

degree , was entrusted ; Lodge wa 3 opened in 2 nd degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M . in his nsual excellent manner , Bro . Gardner acting as candidate . Bro . Stock worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture . Bro . Piercy worked the 3 rd , and Bro . Tolmie worked the 4 th and 5 th , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in the 2 nd degree . Bro . Stock S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . AU business being ended , Lodge closed in due form and adjourned .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 90 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , 12 th i ' ebruary , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . Present—Bros . Stormer W . M ., Henderson S . W . Margetson J . W ., J . Griffiu Secretary , Eglese Treasurer , Pearce S . D ., Colpoys J . D ., Stephens P . M . D . C , Brown I . G ., Goddard Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . T . P .

Griffin , Venn , MoDougall . Visitors—Bros . Fawcett , Tickell , Eamsdill . Business—The minutes were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Knight , of Stour Valley Lodge , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . The Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .

United Strength Lodge , No . 228 . —Held their meeting at the Guildhall Tavern on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., it being for the first time at its new quarters , they having outgrown their old Lodge-room at the St . John ' s Gate . The Lodge was opened at half-pa 3 t three , under the presidency of Bro . Robt . Griggs ; the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . raised Bro . J . E . Green to the

sublime degree , and passed Bro . H . Langley . Bro . Griggs , who during his year of office has performed the duties of the chair in a thoroughly efficient manner , completed them by installing his successor . Bro . James Hill invested his officers as follow : —Bros . Snare S . W ., Halford J . W ., Crump P . M . Secretary , Davies P . M . Assistant Secretary , Wiusland P . M . Treasurer , Piorcy S . D ., Todd

J . D ., Flaws I . G ., Harty Organist . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . Quartly and Yarnold into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The Lodgo was closed in due form , when the brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where a most sumptuous repast was awaiting them . After the usual loyal toasts , Bro . Jas . Terry responded on behalf of the Charities . The W . M . ' s health was proposed by P . M . Griggs , and

was received in an enthusiastic manner . The W . M . having replied , an interesting incident took place—the presentation to Bro . Griggs of a Past Master ' s jewel , for the able manner in which he had performed his duties during tho past year . Amongst the numorous visiting brethren wero John Townsend P . G . P ., Alford 475 , Eev . Darby Eeid Chaplain 119 b ' , Rev . Casely , Maidwell 27 , Mallett 141 , Baxter 174 , J . D . Loverdo J . D , 1196 , L , L . Constantinides . There were also

Meetings Held, &C

present Past Masters Terry , Colston , Bottrill 1009 , Robards , Wiokens , Hillhouse , and about sixty others . The brethren , when they sepa . rated , all agreed that they had spent a vory enjoyable evening .

Doric Lodge , No . 933 . —On Tuesday last , the 13 th in 3 t ., the members of this important aud well worked Lodge assembled in great strength , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-stroet , for the installation of our respected brother , John G . Stevens ( " An Eastern Star " ) . Bro . Stevens has for many years acted as Seoretary in this Lodge , and in that capacity has won the respect and goodwill of all with whom

ho has been brought into business relations , and this was fully borne out by the number of distinguished brethren who assembled on this occasion to see him installed . A vory wholesome rulo in this Lodge , and one whioh we should liko to see more fully carried out elsewhere , is , that eaoh W . M ., before being elected to tho chair , is required to show his proficiency and capability to perforn satis .

factorily the duties that may be required of him , and , in addition , that when he shall have completed his year of office , that he should instal his successor . By this wise rulr , all the Junior officers are careful to perfect themselves in their respective duties , and a thorough state of efficiency throughout the Lodgo is thus secured . Bro . J . G . Stevens has already filled the ohair in the Yarborough

Lodge , No . 551 , and is well known a 3 a skilful Mason . On the formal opening of tho Lodge , Bro . William Yetton , P . M ., who acted as Director of the Ceremonies , presented Bro . Stevens to Bro . J . Taylor to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The Board of Installed Masters was a large one , and the ceremony was performed in an impressive and highly dignified

manner . On the brethren being re-admitted , the new W . M . w » saluted , and he then appointed the following as his officers : —Bros . J . Taylor I . P . M ., A . J . Tucker S . W ., 0 . Digby J . W ., T . J . Barnes Treasurer , W . Yetton P . M . Secretary , Geo . Hollingfcon S . D ., W . J . Edney J . D ., Thomas Yefctou I . G ., Berton D . C , Pain W . S ., Seddon Organist , W . Grant ( 15 th time ) Tyler . The addresses were capitally

given , and on their conclusion a highly spirited Installation March , which had been specially composed by Bro . Seddon , was played by him , and afforded the greatest gratification to all present . We under , stand it is Bro . Seddon ' s intention to publish this , so doubtless we shall have tho pleasure of hearing this able composition on a future occasion . The W . M . then presented Bro . Taylor with a P . M . 's jewel , and , in

the name of all present , thanked him for the way in whioh he had conducted tho proceedings of the day . After hearty good wishes had been tendered , the Lodge was closed . A banquet , to which ample justice was done , followed , Bro . W . Smith . catering with his usual skill . On the removal of the cloth , the toasts were given : " The Queen and the Craft , " followed by the National Anthem ; "His

Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales K . G ., M . W . Grand Master , " followed by God Bless the Prince of Wales , which was sung by Bro . Steadman ; " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master . " The W . M , said that Lord Carnarvon had proved himself to be a thorough Mason ; he had many an onerous duty to perform ; but yet , in spite of the mul . tifarious calls on his time , he managed to attend his Masonio duties ,

After the health of Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , Bro . Davy gave a capital performance on the cornet , in which he was ably accompanied by Bro . Seddon ; all assembled expressed their unqualified approval . Bro . I . P . M . Taylor gave the health of the W . M . It was his honour and his privilege that eveuing to propose the health of Bro . Scevens .

He succeeded him some eleven years back as Seoretary in the Lodge , and he did not then anticipate that ho shonld follow him in the Masonic Ohair . Bro . Taylor paid a just compliment to Bro . Stevens for the manner in which he had always attended to the duties of any office he had to fulfil in the Lodge . He referred to . the distinguished Masons who were around him , both on his right and on his left . He

spoke of the way in . which Bro . Stevens had served the offioo of Master in the Yarborough Lodge , to the satisfaction of every one , and he felt assured that this might be taken as an estimate of what he would do in his present position . After a humorous song from Bro . Digby , Bro . Stevens , in reply , thanked the brethren for the way in which they had received the toast . Some reference had been made to his ser .

vices nine years ago ; since then he had served as W . M . in the Yarborough Lodge . He assured them that on finding himself at the head of the Doric Lodge , he fully realised his responsibilities . He referred to the high position held by the Doric Lodge in the Craft . Ho was , though not an old man , certainly not a yonng one . He was sure that , in placing him thero , they felt confident he would carry out

the duties of the Lodge satisfactorily . Ho spoke of the distinguished men who had gone before , and assured them he would endeavour to follow in their footsteps , and that his aim wonld bo to study the interests of every member of the Lodge ; In proposing " Tho Past Masters , " Bro . Stevens said he was tho 15 th W . M . of the Doric Lodge ; they had lost two Past Masters by death , and three had resigned .

They had had present that evening nine Past Masters—viz ., Bros . Barnos , who served in 1868 , Bowring in 1869 , Wainwright in 1870 , Yetton in 1871 , Griffin in 1872 , Austin in 1373 , Marsh in 1874 , Ayton in 1875 , and J . Taylor in 1876 . What could bo better than the work of the I . P . M ., who had completed fc & task that night , than tho way in which he had performed tho installation ceremony ?

Bro . Steadman here sang most sweetly " Tho Anchor's Weighed . " The P . M . ' s replied in well chosen sentences , and the W . M . gave the remaining toasts , which comprised tho Masonic Institutions , the Visitors , tho Officers of the Lodge , to each of these suitable replies were made . The call for the Tyler brought the ovoning ' s proceedings to a close .

Commercial Chapter , No . 69 . —The regular meeting was held at 30 Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , 10 th inst . A Mark Lodgo was opened by J . Duthie as Master , G . W . Wheeler as S . W ., and J . M . Oliver J . W . Letters excusing theirabsenco wero road from Comps . D . Lamb Z ., and J . Munro D . W . After the transaction of some private business , the Lodge was olosed in harmony ,