Craft Masonry.

Threapleton , and H . Dettmar . The visitors were very numerous and comprised BTOS . W . H . Smithson , P . G . D . ; W . H . Cowper , P . P . G . W . N . and E . Yorks , P . G . Std . Br . j C . Letch Mason , P . P . G . W . ; H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Barker , P . P . G . S . of W . j John Dyson , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Matthewman , P . P . A G . Sec . ; W . Cockerlyne , P . P . G . Org . ; W . Kaye , P . M . 1522 ; Jas . Millington , P . M . 1221 ; C . Scriven , W . M . 121 IJ J . Buckley , W . M . 2069 ; H . Bosn , 1522 ; J . H . Lester ,

164 S ; W . Riley , 600 j W . A . Stott , 1211 ; H . Appleyavd , J . W . 2 o 5 p ; H . Hind , 254 6 ; T . Atkinson , P . M . 2069 ; C . Blagborough , 439 ; and T . A . Hall , 2069 . The sister lodge in the town , the Harrogate and Claro , No . 1001 , was represented in the persons of Bros . Thos . Linskill , W . M . ; A . J . Spinks , S . W . ; W . H . Turner , I . P . M . ; G . Musgrove , J . Holt , J . Norton , F . D . Gass , VV . Battle , T . Blackburn , A . Gibson , and E . A . Richardson .

With such a company , the neat , but not too commodious , lod * e room in Victoriaavenue was perhaps more than comfortably filled , yet the arrangements were suited to the conditions , and all went smoothly and pleasantly . After ths minutes had bsen read and confirmed , the ceremony of installation was at once proceeded with . The retiring W . M ., Bro . T . Woods , undertook the work , and performad it with accuracy and dignity Considering that the W . M . elect was already an Installed M is ' er , having passed th :

chair some few years ago in the Harrogate and Claro Lodge , Bro . Woods m ght very well have curtailed the ceremony . This , however , in his undoubted right , excepting in the description of the working tools , he declined to do ; yet it did not drag , and was completed within the time allotted . It was universally conceded that by this excellent exposition of Masonic ritual , Bro . Woods had brought to a fitting close the many and extensive labours which the first year's occupancy of the W . M . ' s chair in a new lodge invariably involves .

The second VV . M . of the Doric Lodge , Bro . Davey , once he was placed in the chair , very soon showed , by judicious remarks whilst investing his officers , that he , too , was no novice , but that , like his predecessor , had had previous experience . The offi ; ers appointed were Bros . Woods , I . P . M . ; J . B . Griffiths , S . W . ; F . H . Ingle , J . W . ; O . Threapleton , Chap . ; J . M . R . Smetham , Sec . ; S . H . Cliff , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Har .

greaves , D . C . ; H . Marshall , S . D . ; W . Petty , J . D . ; Max Blurhe , Orj . ; F . R . Paull , I . G . ; S- Stead , Dr . Hinsley Walker , E . Davies , and R . Falshaw , Stwds . ; and A . H . Ho ! me . , Tyler . The closing addresses were given by the Installing Master . After Bro . T . Woods had been elected to represent his lodge on the West Yorkshire Charity Committee and an Almoner had been chosen , the brethren . offered " Hearty good wishes" and congratulations , and the lodge was closed .

The accommodation and conveniences for refreshment at the Masonic Hall being by no means adequate to the occasion , an adjournment was nude to the Prince of Wales Hotel on the Stray , where an excellent dinner wis served . Upwards of 50 brethren sat down , the number being increased by late arrivals . After dinner the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , all of which were heartily received .

To that of "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . W . IL Cowper , P . G . W . N . and E . Yorks , Past G . Std . Br ., and Bro . W . F . Smithson replied ; and Bros . H . G . E . Green , Prov . G- Sec , and John Barker , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , made suitable response lor the " Prov . G . Master of W . Yorks , and the Ollicers of Prov . G . Lodge . " " The Healths of the VV . M .. Bro . W . Davey , " and " The Retiring and Installing Master , Bro . T . Woods , " were enthusiastically received . It is evident that the first

W . M . of the Doric LoJge has fulfilled the promises he made when the lodge was Lunded 12 months ago ; that he has left the impress of his energetic and business capacity upon the lodge , and that he has won not only the respect , but also the hearts of the brethren over whom he has so successfully ruled . A difficult man to follow , yet judging by the way his name was received , it is equally clear that the brethren

have complete confidence in the skill and ability of Bro . Davey , his successor . Not , perhaps , outwardly so prompt , yet there is a tenacity of purpose in the new W . M ., and a comprehensive grasp of the duties to which he has succeeded that bid fair to make Bro . Davey equally appreciated and equally popular . The new departure has hitherto proved the success which was foreshadowed , and under the guidance of its pre ent rulers the Doric Lodge cannot well go wrons * .

There were other toasts— "The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . VV . C . Lupton , Chairman of the Chari-y Committee , responded ; "The Visiting Brethren , " and so on ; and the intervals were judiciously filled up by some excellent vocal music . Bro . Bltgboro ' , as usual , charmed his hearers ; and amongst those who contributed to the enjoyment of the company were Bros . Wm . Cockerlyn ; , P . M . 304 , and H . Marshall . It was an evening , in fact , which will not soon be forgotten . We venture to hope that the regular anniversaries of the Doric Lodge may continue to be thus judiciously and worthily celebrated , and that it may reach the high water mark of prosperity which its rrany friends have predicted .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432-This lodge , which , as its name implies , is composed of membsrs of the tobacco trade , held its regular meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , W . C , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . VV . F . Bates , P . M . n ; o 7 and 2550 , W . M . ; VV . H . Lowry , P . M . iS 3 < j , I . P . M . ; C . Ransford , S . W . ; T . Rayner , J . W . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Bullock , P . M ., Sec j A . S . Benjamin , S . D . ; O . C . Moore , J . D . ; Geo . EmblinP . M ., D . C . ; Alex . JonesI . G . ; T . H .

, , Yeldham , Org . ; E . Grahnert , VV . C . Lightfoot , and S . Maier , Stwds . ; H . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler ; J . H . Custance , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Berks ; las . Parkins , J . L , Van Gelder , VV . Pearson , A . Simpson , E . Asser , S . Cohen , H . Alb ; rge , M . B . Lane , Job S . Motiss , F . Smith , Albert Levy , W . Foyle , T . G . Francott , G . H . Lawes , and H . O . Winter . Visitors : Bros . Jones , 1540 ; Warner , J . D . 2705 ; and Berry , P . M , 2473 ; P . P . G . D . Surrey . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read

and confirmed . A ballot was taken lor Messrs . VV . C . Foyle and T . H . G . Francott as initiates , and they were unanimously elected . They were then introduced into the lodge and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., who is now in the chair of a Craft lodge for the third time , and who is also the wellknown Preceptor of the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction . It is needless to say that the ceremony was performed in a way that delighted the brethren and impressed the

candidates . Grand Lodge certificates were presented to Bros . Lawes and Yeldham . The sum of half a guinea was voted to " Our Brothers' Bed . " An initiate for the M ly meeting was proposed . A desire having been expressed to acknowledge the services rendered to the lodge by the Secretary , Bro . VV . II . Bullock ( a founder and its first Master ) , a small Committee was appointed to carry the unanimous wish of the brethren into effect . There being no further business , the lodge was closed and the brethren arjourned to a banquet , which was genially presided over by the W . M .

The usual toasts were given and heartily recc ved , that of " The initiates" being specially singled out . A musical programme of well selected vocal and instrumental items was gone through , and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of all present . A pianoforte duet by Miss Ethel Bullock and Bro . T . H . Yeldham , the lodge Organist , was re-demanded . A AiVl !(? rous e , ement . wasen t rusted to the competent hands of Messrs . Chas . Witkins and AH Mann , and an instructive and happy evening was brought to a close with the 1 ylcr's toast .

Craft Masonry.

Shirley Woolmer Lodge , No . 2530 . At the last meeting for the season , held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at St . John ' s Hall , Sidcup , there was a large assembly of the brethren of the lodge , when Bro . C . Sheath , S . W ., was elected , by the unanimous vote , as W . M . for the ensuing year , commencing in October next . At the banquet some excellent speeches were delivered in response to the several

toasts , and none were more heartily received than that of " The W . M . elect , " which was proposed by the retiring W . M ., Bros . R . H . Hale , P . M . In replying to the toast so enthusiastically received , Bro . Sheath assured the brethren that no effort would be spared on his part to maintain that same good fellowship and high character duringhis year of office which had up to the present been the distinguishing feature of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge .

During the evening several excellent songs were contributed by Bros . Leet , Harris , Shapley , Sheath , and others , assisted by the able Organist , Bro . Whomes . Bro . E . Blanks , P . M ., P . G . R ., was re-elected to the office of Treasurer to the lodge } , and the brethren chosen to act as Audit Committee were Bros . Baker , Leet , and Leonard .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Era Chapter , No . 1423 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel , ( Twickenham , on the iSth ultimo . Among those present were Comps . R . Poore , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; B . Grant , H . ; F . Foulger , J . ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ; J . Masters , S . N . ; C . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; S . Holt , Asst . Scribe ; A . Macchi , D . of C . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . W . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Fisher , P . Z . ; T . Barrett , and A . Marshall .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . F . W . Robinson , P . Z . ; A . Wells , P . Z . j and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . Comp . W . Fisher , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . "

Comp . E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., proposed "The Health of the M . E Z . " in eloquent and pertinent terms . He said that the chapter in recent years owed a great deal to the attention and care of Comp . R . Poore . He had introduced a number of excellent brethren into ih At one time the chapter was so low in point of numbers that it was seriously thought by some of the old members that extinction was imminent . Happily the M . E . Z . came in at that critical time , and recruits speedily followed his advent . The M . E . Z ., in reply , gracefully acknowledged the kind remarks made by the

proposer of the toast . From the moment of his introduction into the chapter he had taken a fancy to it . It was true that he had been fortunate enough to secure some good brethren who were desirous of joining the Royal Arch Degree , and during the coming session he hoped to introduce others equally as worthy . The toast of "The H . and J . " followed , and gave Comps . Grant and Foulger an opportunity of saying something very ( littering with regard to the chapter and the onerous positions they respectively occupied within it .

The toast of "The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . Higgins and Kohler , who suitably acknowledged the compliment . In submitting the toast of " The S . E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . particularly drew attention to the fostering care displayed in the management of the funds by Comp . Thiellay . The audit that day was a most satisfactory one . He trusted that for many years the S . E . and Treasurer would continue to hold their respective positions for the good of the chapter .

Comp . Thiellay having replied at length , " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Masters , Holt , and Macchi , terminated the proceedings , which were throughout of a most pleasing character .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Egerton of Tatton Lodge , No . 400 . The installation meeting was held on the 24 th ult ., at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C Present : Bros . Raymond Tucker , W . M . ; G . Danford Thomas , S . W . ; G . P . Parker , J . W . ; Dr . J . Pickett , M . O . ; Henry W . Riallmark , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . M . J essop , P . M ., Sec ; A . W . Peckham , P . M ., Steward ; Dr . L . Freyberger , S . D . ; Henry Wright , P . M . ; H . F . Oscar Timme , and F . J . Rebman .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . Edward John Stannard , Frederick William Elliott , and Chas . Alfred Gibbes , and , proving favourable in each case , and the brethren being present , they were advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . Raymond Tucker , who also conferred the benefit of installation on Bro . George Danford Thomas , and placed him in the chair of A . The newly-installed VV . M . selected and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . R . Tucker , I . P . M .: G . P . Parker , S . W . j Dr . J . Pickett ,

J . W . ; J . R . Buckler ( in absent a ) , M . O . ; Dr . L . Freyberger , S . O . j Oscar TimmiS , J . O . ; Henry W . Kiallmark , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Jessop . P . M ., Sec . ; F . J . Rebman , S . D . j E . J . Stannard , J . D . ; F . J . Elliott , I . G . ; A . W . Peckham , P . M ., Stwd . ; and E . J . Mills ( in absentia ) , Tyler . The Installing Officer , Bro . R . Tucker , addressed the various sec ' . bns of oflicerson

their several duties in an able manner . Ihe Treasurer , whose acconnts hid been duly audited , declared a balance in hand , and that all outstanling bills wereoail . Letters of apology for absence were read from members ; the resignation of Hro . Henry Seymour Foster , M . P ., was accepted with regret . A vote of sympathy was passed to the family ot their late esteemed Bro . Westcott , who died on the Sth December last , on the motion of Bro . Henry Wright , and the lodge was closed .

The brethren dined together afterwards at freemasons Tavern , when theu . ua ! loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

Noel Lodge , No . 505 . A regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Jolly Sailors Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , when there were present Bros . E . H . Lewis , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; F . Lockett , P . G . S ., S . W . ; J . White , J . W . ; E . J . Packington , S . O . ; D .-. A . R . Owet , J . O . ; Rev . C . E . L . Wright , M . A ., Chap . ; Capt . j . Phillips , Sec . ; A . M . Levy , Treas . ; J . H . Sumner , S . D . ; H . C . Minnitt , J . D . ;

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