Craft Masonry.

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., in the Peace Hall , Thorne , when there present Bros . W . Martin , VV . M . ; A . L . Peace , I . P . M . ; S . 11 . C . Ashlin , P . M ., acting S . W . ; T . Barber , J . VV . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; J . J . Littlewood , Chap . ; J . Constable , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . Eland , I . D . ; J . H . Bletcher , P . M ., Almoner ; E . Hirst , I . G . ; VV . T . Chambers , Stwd . ; W . llallgarth , R . Brew , K . Shillito , and J . Pine , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . P . Jenner , J . W . 249 ; and T . 11 . Turner , 242 . Bro . VV . Hallgarth was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . It was decided to hold a lodge of instruction on the Wednesday preceding the regular lodge night .

St . Clement's Lodge , No . 2442 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Bell Hotel , Leigh , on Saturday , the 4 th ult ., when there was a crowded attendance of brethren . The visitors included Bros . F . J . Cumine , W . M ., C W . Barnard , I . P . M ., VV . E . Bridgland , P . M ., and A . Vanderford , P . M ., all of 1000 ; S . Prictor , VV . M ., F . Gooderham , I . P . M ., Rev . A . S Thomas , W . Emberson , and Albert Morris , all of 1 S 17 ; G . F . Golding , W . M ., Sidney Smith , Sec , C . E . Judd , VV . Harvey , C . Harvey , and II . Belcham , all of 1 734 ; VV . Mott , 1536 ; VV . Fowler , VV . Hyde , and several other brethren from London lodges .

Bro . W . A . S . Staley , VV . M ., presided at the opening of the lodge , and afterwards installed Bro . C . A . Hales as his successor in the chair . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Staley in a most creditable manner , and he was warmly congratulated upon it . The new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bro . James Boulton , P . M ., acting as D . C . ; W . A . S . Staley , I . P . M . ; VV . Beecroft , P . M ., S . W . ; H . Barrow , l . W . ; Rev . Robert Stuart King , Chap . ; J . Byford , P . M ., Treas . and acting D . C ; J . S . Metcalfe , Sec . ; F . England , S . D . ; G . Mills , J . D . ; J . H . Johnson , I . G . j A . J . Hadrill , A . R . C . O ., Org . ; George Barrow and Thomas Tomlin , Stwds . ; and A . W . Martin , P . G . T ., Tyler . The customary salutations were given , and the lodge was closed . The music was under the direction of Bro . Hadrill .

The brethren subsequently proceeded to the Royal Hotel , Southend , where a recherche banquet was served by Bro . B . Thomas , to which about So sat down . Bro . C . A . Hales , W . M ., presided ; and the vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . W . Beecroft , S . VV ., and H . Barrow , J . W . The usual toasts were honoured with excellent " fire . " Bros . W . E . Bridgland and G . R . Dawson responded on behalf of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " after which Bro . Staley , proposed " The Worshipful Master" whom he congratulated and wished every success .

, The VV . M ., in responding , said he felt it rather a difficult task to follow such an efficient Master , but he would certainly do his best to imitate him . He then proposed " The LP . M . and Installing Master , " referring to the ability with which he discharged his onerous duties at the meeting of the lodge that afternoon . He ( Bro . Hales ) had the greatest and most sincere pleasure in presenting the I . P . M ., on behalf of the lodge , with the Past Master ' s jewel . It had been honestly earned , and he hoped Bro . Staley might

live long to wear it . Bro . Staley , who was heartily received , suitably thanked the brethren for this kindly recognition of his services . Two interesting presentations were then made by the VV . M . The first of these consisted of a handsome silver bowl , which was handed to Bro . J . Byford , P . M ., in recognition of his services as the first Past Master and Treasurer of the lodge . The other presentation—an elegant vase—was made to Bro . ] as . Boulton , P . M ., who was the first W . M .

The assistance rendered by these brethren in starting the lodge was warmly eulogised by the W . M . ; and they acknowledged the presentations in a few appropriate remarks , assuring the brethren that in the future , as in the past , they would be only too pleased to do anything they could to promote the success of the lodge , with which they esteemed it an honour to be associated .

The other toasts were " The Visitors , " " The Past Masters , " I ne Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler . The speeches were interspersed with some capital songs and glees by Bros . G . R . Dawson , VV . H . Judd , F . j . Cumine , C . H . Bowmaker , J . G . J arvis , E . J . Lusby , and W . Foster—the latter brother , one of the oldest Masons in F . ssex , being given a very cordial reception . The accompaniments were efficiently played by Bro . A . J . Hadrill , A . R . C . O .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

All Saint ' s Chapter No . 452 . The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., in the Gainsborough Masonic Rooms , Gainsborough , when there were presnt Comps . G . Moxon , acting M . E . Z . ; Farmer , IL ; Constable , ] . ; Sorby , P . J .. acting S . E . ; Leversidge , P . Z ., P . S . ; Adlard , S . N ; and others . A vote of condolence to the widow of the late Comp . A . Kirk was feelingly proposed by Comp . Farmer , and carried in solemn silence .

Duke of Fife Chapter , No . 2345 . The installation meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday , the iSth ult ., when there were present : Comps . J . Wyer , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Folkard , H . ; Harvey , J . ; Robertson , Treas . ; Woods , S . E . ; Randall , P . S . j VV . G . Boswell , M . R . C . V . S ., 1 st A . S . ; S . G . Bonner , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Morris , Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor ; Voisey , P . Z ., 1639 ; Davies , P . Z . 1216 ; Eckersall , J ., 1275 ; and Longhurst , Org . 1216 .

Bro . J . D , Clayton , i'jl' 3 , having been exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , Comp . Voisey installed the Principals , and the oflicers were invested as follows : Comps . J . VV . Folkard , M . E . Z . ; Harvey , H . ; Randall , ) . ; Robertson , Treas . ; Woods , S . E . ; Boswell , S . N .: Bonner , P . S . • Morris , S . W . ; and Patrick , Janitor . Comps . Munslow , ist A . S ., and Mitchell , 2 nd A . S ., were unavoidably absent . Comp . Voisey was elected an honorary member .

The companions afterwards dined together under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., and spent an unusually pleasant time . The M . E . Z ., on behalf of the companions , presented Comp . Wyer , I . P . Z ., with a miniature iS-carat gold jewel , which was much admired , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to E . Comp . John Wyer , P . Z . ( M . E . Z . 1 S 94-5 ) as a slight token of the respect and esteem of the companions .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gerttudcstreet , Chelsea . Present : Bros . White , VV . M . ; Schott , S . VV . ; Larkin , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutlield , Sec ; Bradley , S . D . ; Nicholls , J . D . ; Fayers , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Buxton , P . M . ; Fendick , P . M . ; Marriott-Matthews , Ollive , A . VV . Thompson , H . J . Thompson , Austin , thwaites , and Thomas . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . 'The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Marriott-Matthews , who had pieviously answered the questions and

been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Buxton , P . M ., who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumet to the First Degree . Bros . Fendick and Buxton were unanimously elected joining members of the lodge . Bro . Schott was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be inscribed on the minutes to Bro . VVhite for the able manner he had occupied the chair for the first time in the lodge . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

HARROW LODGE , No . 1310 . A meeting ol this lodge was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylebone , VV ., when there were present : Bros . Lewis , W . M . ; Weston , S . W . ; Harris , J . W . j Geo . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jabe / . Mason , Sec ; Kelly , S . D . ; Dyke , J . D . ; Robertson , I . G . ; Rudrum , P . M . ; McVey , Russell , and Dingley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Kelly , and the 2 nd S . ction by Bro .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Weston . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . McVey being the candidate Bro . Wood , Preceptor , worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . All Masonic busi ness being ended , the lodge was closed .

ROBINSON LODGE , No . 2046 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Brewer-street , Maidstone , when there were present Bros . W . Jenkinson , W . M . ; L . W . Stansell , S . VV . ; F . Blake , P . M ., J . W . ; 11 . F . Whyman , P . M ., Preceptor ; H , A . Potvine , Sec ; T . W . Neech , P . M ., J . D . ; A . Barton , I . G . j J . Gowen , Tyler ; and E . Gratwick .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , when Bro . Stansell was voted to the chair for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , when "Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Willcox , H . ; Lewis , j . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ,- R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . j C . H . Stone , S . E . j Cope , S . N . ; Elgar , P . S . ; Telling , Dunn , White , Benedetti , EHinger , Cureton , and Cass

The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . White personating the candidate . Comp . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas ., was elected Al . E . Z . for the next meeting . A sum of five guineas was voted to the " Francis Testimonial Fund " from the funds , after which the lodge was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Stamford Lodge , No . 148 . The regular meeting of this excellent lodge was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham , on Monday , the 20 th ult . Bro . Fred . Broadsmith , W . M ., presided with his usual ability . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken and found favourable for Bro . John Ferguson , he was duly advanced in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were present : Bros . Fred . Broadsmith , W . M . ; Richard Stephenson , J . W . ; Geo . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; J . Wagstaffe , M . O . ; W . Dykes , J . O . ; J . S . Derbyshire , P . G . S ., Sec ; Alfred W . Bouche , T . Nicholson , P . G . S ., I . G . j and Richard Newhouse , P . G . D . Eng ., P . G . Sec .

Masonic Presentations At Longton.

MASONIC PRESENTATIONS AT LONGTON .

On Thursday , the gth ult ., a number of presentations took place at the Masonic Hall , Longton , in connection with the Etruscan Lodge , No . 546 , and in the presence of upwards of 50 brethicn . Bro . G . E . Walters , W . M ., presided , the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Bros . W . Brickel and J . W . Bromley . Amongst those present were : Bros . W . R . Blair , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Taylor , 2149 ,

P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Bennion , P . G . R .-, J . M . Wood , P . P . G . R . ; J . Webberley , P . P . G . R . ; A . Prince , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Tunnicliff , 41 S , P . P . G . S . of . W ., W . T . Bonner , P . P . G . O . ; T . B . Cull , 1587 , P . P . G . P . ; W . Vernon , 1587 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . A . Cooper , 1587 , P . P . G . P . ; E . E . Allmond , P . M . 1587 ; G . C . Kent , T . H . Griffith , P . Bennion , J . E . Hodson , D . Chapman , S . Mear , A . Mcar , J . Ward , A . S . Walters , Past Masters of 546 .

After the lodge hud been opened , Bro . Prince , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Blair the following illuminated address in a gilt frame , on the occasion of his retirement from the Treasurership of the lodge : "Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , Etruscan Lodge , 546 . To Wor . Bro . W . R . Blair , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Staffs . The Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Etruscan Lodge , desire to express their regret at your retirement from the post of Treasurer of the Lodge , which

you have held for a continuous period of seventeen years . They take the opportunity of expressing their appreciation of your long and honourable services both to the Lodge and the Craft generally , and of their hope that your example may be handed down as an encouragement to the junior members of the Lodge . They further hope that you will continue for many years in active membership of the

Lodge , of which you are now the oldest subscribing member , and wish you every happiness and prosperity which your long career of usefulness , both as a Mason and a citiEen so well deserve . Signed on behalf of the Brethren at a Lodge held on the 9 th day of May , 18 95 , GEO . E . WALTERS , W . M . ; WILLIAM BRICKEL , S . W . ; J . W . BROMLEY , J . W . ; ARTHUR L . HARDER , Sec . " In making the

presentation—Bro . PRINCE said he trusted that the address would be accepted in the same spirit that had prompted the brethren to give it , for the brethren entertained towards him the most kindly fraternal feeling of brotherly love and respect . His urbanity and courtesy towards his fellow men had always been marked , and had gained for him the esteem and goodwill of every true-hearted man who knew him . During the long period Bro . Blair had been Treasurer , the accounts had alway . . been well and truly kept . As Bro . Blair initiated him 31 years ago , it was appropriate that he should make the presentation .

Bro . BLAIR , in acknowledging the gift , thanked his friend , Bro . Prince , lor his kindly expressions , referred to the many losscss the lodge had sustained by death since he was in the chair , and said he was now the oldest subscribing Mason . He earnestly hoped that the lodge would continue to succeed for a very long period , and , as long as they adhered to sound Masonic principles , he was sure the Great Architect of the Universe would prosper this lodge . He trusted that he would be spared to attend the lodge for many years to come .

Bro . CHAPMAN then presented a splendid Secretary ' s table in commemoration of Bro . J . Webberley's retirement from the office of Secretary , after discharging the duties of that office for 26 years . It is of polished oak , the front being embellished with Masonic emblems designed by Bro . T . Tindal , and contained the following suitable inscription :

" Etruscan Lodge , No . 546 . —To commemorate the long and faithful services 01 Wor . Bro . John Webberley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Staffordshire , in the position of Secretary of this Lodge , which he occupied for the space of 26 years , this tabic was placed in the lodge ( for the use of future Secretaries ) upon his retirement , 9 th day of May , 1895 . "

Bro . CHAPMAN said the brethren desired to testify their gratitude for Bro . Webberley ' s long and valuable services by something [ appropriate , and which should be of a permanent character in the lodge . It was an object of great utility-. and it would be valuable as reminding present and future members of the good work which Bro . Webberley had done for a very long period . The W . M ., then , on behalf of the Past Masters of the lodge , presented Bro . Webberley with the jewel of . a Secretary , assuring him of the brotherly love which they entertained towards him . With one exception , Bro . Webberley had seen all the existing members of the lodge initiated . 3

Bro . WEBBERLEY acknowledged the gifts , and the kind expressions toward him . The table was a beautiful piece of furniture , which would last a hundred years , and he hoped it would be an incentive to his son to become Secretary som day . He had been 3 6 years a member of the lodge , and had only missed thre c meetingn ; nothing gave him greater pleasure than to attend his lodge , for tl ' members had always been of one mind ; there had been no dissensions , no bicker ings , but they had always carried on business comfortably and harmonious y-The Etruscan Lodge had 24 Past Masters who were subscribing members and who "attended lodge , which was more than any other lodge in the province had .