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ZETLAND LODGE , No . 852 .

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodgo was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Present—Bros . Jas . A . Woolley W . M ., W . Booth S . W ., W . II . Wood Chaplain , A . Sidebottom Secretary , J . Wellis S . D ., R . B . Robinson J . D ., T . Hulme Organist , J . Corney P . M ., J . Pike P . M ., W . Leo P . M ., W . Lowcock , T . Whalley , H . Baron , G . Hackiu , G . W . Ousey , W . Barrington , J . Hamer , J . L . Taylor , J . Lord , J .

Griffith * -, S . Hanson , A . Iuow , Wm . Reddell P . M . Tyler . Visitors—Bro . W . J . McGuckin 1011 aud R . R . Lisendea P . M . 317 P . P . G . Steward ( FKEKMASOH ' S CHRONICLE ) . The Lodge was opened in the customary manner and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Windeatt , and being

announced favourable , he was subsequently initiated by the W . M ., Bro . Booth delivering the E . A . charge . A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro . Beardmore on the irreparable loss he had sustained through the death of his son by drowning . Much sympathy was expressed 'for Bro . Beardmore by all the brethren . Profound regret was also expressed at the loss the Lodgo had sustained

through the ¦ ' •¦ ¦* of Bro . P . M . Nicholls , who was oue of tho Founders of the Lodg > , I highly esteemed by all who knew him . His loss will be much Kiu by the Zetland Lodge , to whom he was greatly attached . When the Lodge had been closed the brethren adjourned for supper , and the health of the iuitiate waa proposed and responded to .

CHORLTON LODGE , No . 1387 .

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held in the Masonio Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , Manchester , on Tuesday the 11 th inst . Present : —Bros . Charles Martyne W . M ., S . Locke I . P . M ., F . Renshaw S . W ., F . S . Bedford J . W ., J . Chadfield Treasurer , Chas . Hey . wood P . M . Secretary , H . H . Martyne J . D ., J . B . Wolsteuholme I . G ., W . Chessyre Tyler , J . J . Lambert P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., R . Davies P . M .

P . P . G . Standard Bearer , J . Crampfcon P . M ., Wm . Hall P . M ., G . R Swann P . M ., P . Travers , H . Cooper , E . T . T . Smith , C . Willis , T Shaw , J . Heymauu , R . H . Merretfc , E . Heymaun and J . Konucrley Visitors : —W . A . Smith 877 , A . Shirley 2231 , J . T . Smith 1-117 , W Ingram 152 , 0 . Maekay 2231 , S . Williams 1013 , J . G . Bromley P . M

1375 , H . Scott 86 , and J . C . Roberta 1583 . The Lodge was formally opened and tbe minutes of the previous meeting read aud confirmed , Bro . Shaw waa passed to the second degree by Bro . J . Crampton P . M .. and Broa . Smith and Willis were raised to tho sublime degree of a

Master Mason by Bros . J . J . Lambert P . M . P . P . G . Registrar and the Worshipful Maater respectively , after whioh the Lodge was lowered , and closed in tbe usual manner . The brethren subsequently supped together , and the usual toast list was gone through , including the newly passed and raised brethren .

SALEM LODGE , No . 1443 .

THE monthly meeting was hold at Dawlish on the 15 th inst ., when Bro . G . B . Avant the W . M . presided . Bro . J . F . King S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year j Bro . J . S . Wbidborno was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Luscombe was re-appointed T yler . The opening of the new Lodge next month was discussed , and arrangements facilitated .

ELDON LODGE , No , 1755 .

r MHE installation meeting was held at the Royal Hotel , Portishead , J- on Saturday , the 13 th insfc ., when the following brethren were present : —W . Glasspole W . M ., W . T . Shapland S . W ., E . Davy J . W ., J . R . Thebridge P . M . Treasurer , C . L . Thomas P . M . Secretary , J . Carey S . D ., 0 . P . Billing J . D ., W . Rice P . M . D . C , H . M . Appleton P . M . acting as D . C , A . J . Tonkin I . G ., C Hazell Steward , Dando P . M ., W . K . Thomas P . M ., F . G . Dimery P . M ., E . Harvey , F .

Brammtvld , C Morgan , J . Uncles , A . Jeffreys , J . Gay , H . Stafford , G , Morgan , and J . Sheppard . The visiting brethren included the Wor . shipful Deputy Provincial-Grand Master of Somerset , Bro . R . C Else P . G . D . of England , J . Nash W . M . 1833 , E . G . Grnbb P . M . 68 , C . Pfeifi ' er S . W . 1833 , James Stoate 610 , J . Habgood 6 * 8 , W . Jarritt 68 , T . Million W . M . 610 , T . Harris 68 , L . Beck 326 , W .

Galpin P . M . 68 P . P . G . Standard Bearer , T . D . C . Loveritt 68 , J . Haddon I . P . M . 1966 , J . Stephens 1457 , T . Webley S . W . 68 , T . Carrington I . G . 686 , Jno . Gard P . M . 68 P . P . G . J . W ., Ed . Rogerson 68 , T . Jennings W . M . 68 , F . Lesser 720 , F . Moore 1388 , C Spencer 1388 , F . G . Moore 1388 , A . Britt W . M . 1388 , and T . Butler 68 . There wns a fair muster of brethren of tho purple , and the Past Masters and

visitors were well represented , tbe occasion being farther marked by the annual fraternal visit of the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 . The introductory ceremonies were done by the W . M ., Bro . W . Glasspole , at the conclusion of which Bro . Wm . Itice P . M . was elected on the Charity Organization Committee . The Worshipful D . P . G . M . of Somerset , Bro . R . C . Else P . G . D . of England , was then invited to

p rform the ceremony of installation , which ho kindly consented to d » . For bis marked ability to do this ceremony in particular , or any Craft ceremony iu general , Bro . Else has a reputation extending far beyond tbe Province of Somerset , and again he delighted his hearers by his clear enunciation and impressive rendering , and Bro . Shapland , the W . M . elect , could not have desired to be installed into the chair of K . S . by a more competent brother . The installation

bc-ing completed , the newly-installed W . M . proceeded to invest his Oflicers , as follow : —W . Glasspole I . P . M ., E . Davy S . W ., J . C . troy J .. W-, J . lt . Thebridge P . M . Treasurer ( re-elected ) , C . L . Thomaa P . M . Secretary ( re-appointed ) , 0 . P . Billing S . D ., A . J . Tonkin J . D ., H- M . Appleton P . M . D . C , C . Hazell I . G ., E . W . Harvey and F . D . Biammald Stewards , and F . Simpkins Tyler ( reelected ) . At the conclusion of tho Lodgo business , an excellent

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banquet was supplied by Mrs . Boulter , afc the Royal Hotel , Bro . Shapland W . M . presided , and proposed , iu well-chosen aud suitable words * , tho Queen aud the Craft , the Most Worshipful Graud Master H . lt . U . the Prince of Wales , and the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathoui , and Officers of Grand Lodge present and past . The Worshipful Master next

submitted , iu t * uitub'e terms , tha Doputy Proviuoi'il Grand Master of Somerset and P . G . D . of England Bro . lt . C . Else , tho Installing Master , and Officers of Provincial Graud Lodgo paat and present . Bro . Else , ou riaint ** , was woll received . He ihankad the W . M . for the very kind way ho had spoken of him , and tho brethren of Somerset aud of Bristol for tho way they had received him both at tho banquet

aud iu Lodge . Sinco ho had worn tho collar of D . P . G . M . the relations between tho Bristol aud Somerset Provinces had always been of a most fraternal kiud . He had often said that tho old proverb that inferred a prophet had no honour iu his own country could not bo applied to Masonry , as no oue could receive hitu more kiudly than did the whole of tho Somerset Province . He

appreciated the kind way they wero led to look upou his labours ia the Craft , that had extended now for nearly a quarter of a century , aud the mention of that period induced him sometimes to think that the day must soou arrive when ho must retire , aud let a brother of more energy tako ou the duties . None of us know what may take place , and we must wait to be guided by circumstances ; bnt thia

they may rely ou , that whether he visited or met them ua D . P . G . M ., or as a private member of hia Mother Lodge , the same cordial good feeliug would continue to exist , if they extended to him such heartiness as they did at the present time . As he had soon to leave to catch his train , he desired to wish Bro . Shapland a very good year of otlice , aud ho felt satisfied that the warrant that day placed iu his

hand would lose none of its lustre , but more would be added to it . He congratulated the Lodgo ou looking out so good a man and so good a Mason to preside over them . Iiro . Rice proposed tho W . M . of 1755 , and dwelt ou his sterling ability . The VV . M . roplied , aud hoped he would be helped during his reign by the P . M . 's , Bro . Thebridge next offered the toast of the I . P . M ., whose work had been so well done . Bro . Glasspole , iu reply , was glad he had done well enough to

gain their approval .. The W . M . uext submitted the P . M . s of 1755 , which was ably acknowledged by Bros . Dimery , Rice , Thebridge , and Dando . Bro . Freuiming roplied to the toast of the Visiting Brethren , aud tho Officers was tersely spoken to by all the brethren who had that day been appointed . The Tyler ' s toast closed tbe list . The two violin solos , given by Bro . Thoo . Carrrington , were perfectly rendered and heartily applauded , and Bro . F . Lesser , R . A . M ., Panmure Lodge , No . 720 , kindly accompanied the musical brethren on the piano .

TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE , No . 1765 .

ON Thursday , the 4 th inst ., this Lodge held an emergency meeting , nnder the presidency of Bro . Burritfc Lane W . M ., assisted by the following Officers : —Bros . Biddlecombe S . W ., J . Sargeant J . W ., J . A . Hammond Treasurer , J . Mills Secretary , C . J . Ozaune S . D ., S . J . Wilford J . D ., W . 0 . Hutchinson W . S ., G . Harriaon Tyler . Tha following members and visitors were also present : Membera—Bros .

L . Van dor Heyden , Dunn , Siuolair , and A . Carnall . Visitors—Bros . lt . Allen All Saints 1716 , J . Eckstein Urban 111 ) 6 , J . G . Shand City of Westminster 1563 . The immediate business of the meeting being the initiation of three gentlemen , who had already been proposed , the Lodge waa duly opened , and the ballot taken . Proviug

nnauimous iu their favour , Messrs . H . Geary ( Secretary of Messrs . Blundell Bros . Limited ) , J . Bennett ( of the Cotton Estate Office ) , and Scott Hartley , were presented to the W . M ., who then duly initiated them into the mysteries appertaining to the degree of the Apprentice Freemason . It is needless to say that Bro . Burritt Lane performed

this duty with his usual precision aud eloquence . No other business being on hand , and the Lodge having boon duly closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment and harmony . Tuere being but a few brethren present , so many being away in this pleasant season , there was not , aa usual iu this essentially musical Lodge , a regular set

programme . Volunteers were not wanting , aud all called upon by the W . M . cheerfully responded . Bro . Siuolair Dunn sang several songs delightfully , " Let me like a soldier fall , " and " The Moon has raised her lamp above , " being iu his repertory . In the latter he was ably aided by Bro . Sargeant , who possesses a voice ranging high in the

alto scale in his top notes , and goea down into the loweat depths iu his basso profundo . But Arthur Carnall , ( who , in the absence of the organist , Bro . Warren Lear , fulfilled his duties ) performed as accompanist with his own peculiar taste and skill . Bro . Eckstein sang aeveral humorous ditties of the Savage Club style . Bro . W . M . ami other brethren also contributed .

WH 1 TWORTH LODGE , No . 1932 .

M ^ HE annual f . stival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated ou X 10 th inat . iu the Maaonio Hall , Speunymoor . Bro . J . W . Sanderson was installed VV . M . in plaoo of W . Rutter sen . the retiring Master . The installation ceramouy was performed by Bro . 1-Farthiug P . M ., after which a banquet was held in the Central Uall , at which a large number of local Masons and visitors sat down .

BARNATO LODGE , No . 2205

AS nsual when this Lodge assembles , there was a largo gathering on Wednesday last , at the Highbury Station Hotel , when ato . E . J . Acworth ( P . M . 133 , 1612 , 2077 ) the W . M . elect was install"" " as the t hird Master of tlie Lodge . The ceremony of the day was roos ably conducted by the outgoing W . M . Bro . M . J . Jessop . The Lodge w <* dulv opened bv tho W . M . and his Officers at four o ' clock . After