Craft: Provincial.

Bro . Nettlingham suitably returned thanks , aud there being no other business tho Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony , and tho Brethren adjourned to the New Falcon Ho ' . ol , where an excellent banquet was

prepared by Bro . Andrew Weatherly , the manager . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero given , Bro . Alfred Spencer replying for the Grand Officers , and Bros . Jackson , Player and Russell for the Provincial Grand Officers .

Bro . Beamish proposed tlie Masonic Charities , which was acknowledged by Bro . James Terry , iu one of his characteristic speeches . Bro . Nettlingham , in eulogistic terms , gave the health of the Worshipful Master , to which Bvo . Whitfield modestly responded . Bros . Turner , Driscoll , Forss , Munro , Beamish jun ., and Ingram returned thanks for the

Visitors , and the various Officers of the Lodge having been complimented , the interesting proceedings were brought to a termination . During tho evening a capital concert was arranged by Bro . R . Matthews , in which Bros , Fred Cozens , Ceiley , Reid , and Nettlingham , and Miss E . F . Biggs , daughter of tlie worthy Secretary , took part .

Bro . James Albert Whitfield , the newly made W . M . of the Lodge of Freedom , No . 77 , was born in 1855 , at Manchester , being tho son of Mr , George Whitfield of that city . He was initiated into Freemasonry on 26 th May 1883 , in the St . James's Lodge , No . 1579 , at Enfield , Middlesex , and upon his removal to Gravesend in 1885 he became a joining member of the

Lodge of which ho is now Master and Almoner . In 1886 he was advanced to the Mark Degree in tho Gordon Lodge , No . 364 , being cne of its first members . He became its Master in April 1893 , and last year received the collar of Grand Junior Deacon from the Prov . Grand Mark Master of Kent . He is a life subscriber to two of the Masonic Charities , and went up as Steward to the Mark Benevolent Fund Festival on 28 th July 1893 .

o o o APOLLO LODGE , No . 305 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held at Beccles , when Bro . T . A . Poll was placed at the head of affairs , the ceremony being performed by Bro . T . A . Woodroffe P . M .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 371 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., Bro . G . W . Turney was installed at the meeting of the Lodge held in tho Masonic Hall , Maryport , by Brother G . W . Kenworthy P . M . 119 P . P . S . G . W ., assisted by Bro . J . C . Thompson P . M . 962 2285 P . J . G . W .

At the conclusion of the investiture the Brethren sat down to a banquet under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , who was supported by his Officers . Under Bro . Turney ' s rule the Lodge , it is expected , will have a prosperous year .

HOLME VALLEY LODGE , No . 652 . A NUMBER of members of this Lodge , together with Companions of tho Industry Chapter , No . 652 , and friends , left Holmfirth on Monday , the 15 th , for the annual picnic , the trip including " a tour through the forest glades " of the Dukeries . After a journey by train to Worksop , breakfast

was enjoyed at the Station Hotel . A long drive , with inspection of the different items of interest , kept the party fully employed afterwards until nearly six o'clock , when dinner was partaken of and the return train journey was commenced , the party reaching home shortly after 9 o ' clock .

CAMBRIAN LODGE OF AUSTRALIA , No . 656 . THE installation of Bro . George Robinson as W . M . took place at tho Lodge Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , York Street , Sydney , on Wednesday 5 th June . ' Thc ceremony was performed by Bro . A . H . Podmore I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . W . Borlaco Stevens and Bro . Dr . Maffey , Victorian Constitution , in the presence of a representative gathering of Masters and Past Masters .

Congratulations were also received from Grand Lodgo of Victoria , D . G . Lodge Queensland , the D . G . Lodges of New Zealand , D . G . Lodge Transvaal ! and numbers of others . After Bro . Robinson had been conducted to the chair the Officers were invested for the year . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony those present sat down to the banquet-table , when several toasts wero honoured , including that of the

W . M . The toast of the Visitors was replied to by , amongst others , a P . M . of the New South Wales Constitution . o o o

BENEVOLENCE LODGE , No . 666 . AT Princetown , on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., Brother T . C . Balkwill was installed W . M . by Bro . M . Ellis P . G . P . assisted by Bro . W . Holdstock P . P . G . P . The Officers for the year were subsequentl y appointed , and the annual - banquet afterwards held at the Duchy Hotel .

EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 . ON Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , this Lodge held its installation , Bro . W . Spencer being inducted into the chair of Worshipful Mnster .

SYDNEY LODGE , No . 829 . ON Tuesday , 9 tb , a meeting was held at the Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup , for tlie purpose of installing Bro . William Dawson , of Sidcup , as W . M .

for the ensuing year . Upwards of fifty Brethren from Woolwich , Greenwich , Plunistead , l'laistow , and Sidcup attended thc meeting . The work of installation was performed in a masterly manner . After thc installation thc Brethren assembled in the Vicarnge gardens , fur a light repast , and subsequently dined together at the Black Horse Hotel .

Craft: Provincial.

HUNDRED OF B 03 MERE LODGE , No . 1958 . ON Wednesday , 10 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Free , masons' Hall , St . George's Square , Portsea , when Bro . W . Lindsev Pine was installed iu the chair as W . ll . for the ensuing year . Tho ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . A Manistree I . P . M ., who was afterwards awarded a hearty vote of thanks . The W . M . invested his Officers for the ensuing year .

An excellent banquet was afterwards partaken of by the members and Visitors , the toast of W . M . being proposed by Bro . A . Manistree , and suitably responded to by Bro . Pine . Tho remainder of the evening was spent in harmony .

HORWICH LODGE , No . 2324 . ON Wednesday , the 10 th instant , a party of the members of this Lodge , which is held at Horwich , spent a most agreeable day in a trip to Gisburn , the splendid weather , charming scenery , and first-class entertainment throughout tho journey making tho outing most enjoyable . Throuo

the courtesy of C . B . E . Wright , Esq ., tho party had the pleasure of inspecting the gardens aud hunting stud of Bolton Hall , which afforded all a rich treat . Gisburn Church and Sawley Abbey were other objects of interest which enhanced the day ' s pleasure .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

HENGIST CHAPTER , No . 195 . rpHE installation meeting took place on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., in the JL Masonic Hall , Bournemouth , under the presidency of Comp . 0 . T . Mile P . Z . P . P . G . S . N . Z ., D . Williams H ., and W . Woodhouse J .

The M . E . Z .-elect Comp . D . Williams was duly installed in the chair of Z . by Comp . H . J . Atkins P . Z . P . P . G . J ., Comp . W . Woodhouse in the chair of H . by Comp . 0 . T . Miles , and Comp . J . J . Brazier in the chair of J . b y Comp . E . W . Cross P . Z . P . P . G . S N . The other Officers were invested . A handsome jewel-clasp , of gold and enamels , was presented to Comp . 0 . T . Miles as a memento of his occupancy of the chair for the second time .

After the close of the Chapter the Companions adjourned to Stewart ' s Hotol , where an excellent banquet was admirably served . The usual loyal and Arch toasts were proposed .

DE PERCY CHAPTER , No . 636 . THE annual convocation was held in the Masonic Hall , Morpeth , on Friday , 12 th inst ., Comp . William Davidson Z . P . G . A . S . E . presiding . There was a fair attendance of members and visitors .

After tho usual initiatory business of the Chapter was gone through , Comp . John Watt and J . R . Turner wero installed into the chairs of Z . and J . respectively by Comp . W . Davidson . Tho installation of Comp . Thomas Appleby ( who was unavoidably absent ) into the chair of H . was postponed until tho next meeting of the Chapter . Tho Chapter shortly afterwards was closed , and the company adjourned to the Queen's Hotel , whero the annual banquet was held .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— . u . — SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 141 .

THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., Bro . Dr . Thomas D . Foreman W . M . There were also present : —Bros . Jno . C . Wilson S . W ., J . Wagstaffe J . W . Prov . G . S . D . ( Cheshire ) , Geo . W . Davies J . O ., Jas . Bromley

I . P . M ., Walter Newton P . P . J . G . D . Treas ., Thos . Potter P . P . G . D . C . Sec , Wyndham M . Boyd S . D ., P . J . Hoploy I . G ., Ernest Moss P . M ., J . W . Hulley P . P . G . Std . B ., A . W . Siddall P . P . G . O , Joseph Leach P . M ., Daniel Birkby . Visitors - . —Bros . William Beo and Edward Roberts P . M . ' s Craft Lodgo 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .

The minutes of tho last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . James Woolley Buckley , Royal Edward Lodge , No . 1088 , and this boing successful , the candidate was prepared and regularly advanced to thc degree of Mark Mason by the W . M . Brother Bromley officiated as S . O ., thc other offices of O . being undertaken by Bros . Moss and Davies , whilst Bro . Boyd performed the duties of Deacon so creditably as to receive thc highest commendations , not only from Bro . Foreman , hut from several of the Brethren also .

The ceremony of advancement over , Bro . Foreman drew attention to tho fact that Bro . Boyd , who bad noticed the great difficulty under which the Lodge had hitherto laboured in being short of several articles necessary for properly conducting the ceremonies , had in a spirit of true generosity come to their aid by not only presenting them with a box of Working Tools , but also of supplying other accessories which wore wanting . Ho expressed the gratitude of the members towards Bro . Boyd for his handsome present , a

gift which had been prompted by strong attachment to his Lodge , and by pure devotion to its duties . It was an act which they could not overlook , and although Brother Boyd deprecated any mention of the matter , yet ha thought it was only right that the Brethren should know to whom they were indebted for the many articles which would not only prove of the greatest utility , but which would be an adornment to the Lodge . Ho therefore had very groat pleasure in proposing a formal vote of thanks to Bro . Boyd for his gi"

-Tho proposition was seconded by Bro . Walter Newton in an able speech , and supported by Bro . Siddall . At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Mark toasts were proposed and honoured , that of the Provincial Officers being responded to by Bros . Wagstaffe and Hulley .

In reply to that of the W . M ., ably proposed by Brother Wilson , Brother Foreman said that he thanked the Brethren for their hearty and unanimous acceptance of the toast of his health . He had been highly delighted with the work of the evening , which reflected great credit upon the Officers , whom he mentioned individually . With regard to himself , he was willing at all times to perform every function demanded of him in connection with