Provincial Meetings.

Manuscript , " being Volume I . of Kenning ' s "Masonic Archaeolog ical Library . " Bro . C . G . Withell , P . M ., was unanimousl y re-elected Librarian , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to him for his past services . Mr . Robert G . Edmonds offered for the acceptance of the ] oa Ve , through Bro . John B . Gover , P . M ., P . P . G . Sec , Sec , the jewels which belonged to his iate father , Bro . John

Edmonds , P . M . 223 , P . P . G . Reg . Devon . Ihe offer was accep ted unanimously , and Bro . Gover was specially thanked for the interest he had taken in the matter . Among the brethren present in addition to those named were Bros . Henry VV . Mayne , lSg ; Thomas Crocker ,

VV . H . Colwill , Frederick Bickell , H . London , W . H . Treasure , J . H . Hamilton , E . Radden , W . J . Musgrove , and T . J . Home , all of the lodge j W . J . Hooper , 1212 j \ V . Thomas , J . W . 156 ; J . W . Penwarne , l . G . 1550 ; D . Webster , 548 ; J . Buchan , 1247 ; W . H . Oldfield , S . D . 202 ; F . Mabin , 105 ; and J . Gee , 1247 . A pleasant hour was afterwards spent in the refectory .

PORTLAND . Portland Lodge ( No . 1037 ) . —The success -which has attended this lodge during the last few years was shown not to have diminished in any way at its last meeting in the old year , held on the iSth December , at the Masonic Hall , Chesil , when the first and third ceremonies were performed , two members for initiation were balloted for , and

two as joining members . There were present Bros . C J . Freeman , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; E . Mills , P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . J H . Cooke , S . VV . j F . VV . Crosgrove , J . W . ; T . Eveleigh , Chap , j F . T . Dowdeswell , Treas . ; N . Ruddock , Sec ; D . J . Lawson , S . D . ; H . J . Butcher , J . D . ; F . W . Young , l . G . ; J . Baker , Org . ; J . Hussey and W . Piercy , Stwds . ; J . Cooke , Tyler ; and A . Graham . The other brethren present , beside visitors ,

were Bros . J . Casey , A . Philpott , T . Bishop , A . Hodder , A . j . Manning , J . S . Christopher , S . H . Wallis , W . Leather , and H . Schutte . At the early part of the meeting the W . M . drew the attention of the brethren to the great loss which the lodge was about to sustain by the removal to the north of England of Bro . G . J . Brady , P . P . J . G . W ., D . C . This brother was

initiated into No . 1037 in December , 1 S 77 , and served as Master in 1 SS 4 and 1 SS 5 . He afterwards received two Provincial honours , viz ., those of P . G . Org . and P . J . G . W . As D . C . of No . 1037 he was indefatigable , while his untiring energy and zeal became a by-word amongst , and a pattern to , the brethren . After the business of the evening was concluded , and the brethren had partaken of a substantial repast , carefully

provided by the energetic Steward , Bro . Hussey , the usual toasts were duly honoured , and briefly responded to . Bro . A . Graham , however , found time to address a few words , to the younger brethren especially , recommending to their careful consideration the supporting of the Masonic Charities , especially that of their own county . The Worshipful Master , . in responding to the toast of " The W . M ., " heartily wished the brethren the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years .

ROCHDALE . Probity and Freedom Lodge ( No . 367 ) . — The installation of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on December iSth , the Installing Master for the occasion being Bro . James Butterworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . The following were present : Bros . G . T . Dews , VV . M . ; J . M . Hepworth , Robert Wrigley , J . Butterworth , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; S . B . Swain , Sec . j John Ashworth ,

P . M . ; J . Schofield , P . M . ; J . Cragg , P . M . ; A . R . Rigg , P . M . ; J . Ridahaugh , J . Thompson , S . Fletcher , F . Smyth Ross , W . R . Norris , J . VV . Hartley , Herbert Dews , J . Brindle , J . Scott , W . Pattison , James Mason , and W . Brierley . Visitors : Bros . J . Brindle , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . H . Kenyon , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . H . Barnes , Thos . Margeson , J . Brindle , W . H . Baker , James Brierley , P . M . ; G . S .

Smith , P . M . 1170 ; J . T . Ogden , T . Hargreaves , T . H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Colvard , R . Hartley , P . M . ; W . Norris , T . Parker , P . M . 29 S j C . Parker , 1129 j E . T . Fletcher , P . M . ; E . Sykes , S 16 ; and James Bury , S 16 . 1 he lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Ripley , which proving favourable he was initiated

by Bro . Isherwood , P . M . Bro . Butterworth , I . P . M ., then took the chair and Bro . J . M . Hepworth , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Schofield , P . M ., when the usual ceremony was conducted . The W . M . was saluted and proclaimed in the Three Degrees , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . T . Dews , I . P . M . ; J . H . Isherwood ,

P . M ., Chap . ; R . Wrigley , S . W . ; S . Williams , J . W . ; J . Butterworth , P . P . G . D . Treas . ; L . B . Swain , Sec ; J . Schofield , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Scott , l . G . ; and W . R . Norris , J . Whitworth , and J . Ashurst , Stewards . Bro . Butterworth was heartily congratulated upon the masterly manner he conducted the installation , which was performed entirely by himself .

SLAITHWAITE . Colne Valley Lodge ( No . 1645 ) . —Bro . Godfrey Woodhead , S . W ., was installed VV . M . of this lod ge on Wednesday , December 24 th , in the Masonic Hall , by Bro . John Shaw , P . M ., assisted by Bio . John Shoew 'j- ' ' P . M ., P . G . P . After the installation ceremony the W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . S . Walker , £ ; W . j L . A . Dean , J . W . ; Robert Bower , Chap . ; W . Crowther

, I . P . M ., Treas . ; Jno . Gledhill , Sec . ; Samuel Meal , Reg . ; Thomas Mallinson , S . D . ; Thomas Cocks , k > J- W . Beaumont , l . G . ; J . Berry and Edwin Brook , U . of C ' s ; John Allen H . Eagland , Org . ; John Shaw , P 11 ^ nornas Varley , Eli Dyson , Wright Blackburn , and 1 H . Dean , Stewards ; and W . Sykes , Tyler . There was a good attendance of brethren and visitors . Ihe usual banquet afterwards took place , and the loyal and Masonic toasts having b ^ en given , an excellent selection of songs were sung .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting of this lod ge was held on Thursday , December iSth , at the Miduleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . E . Bridged P . M . 933 , Prov . G . S . B ., VV . M . ; T . Hood , S . W . ; lhomas

^ - , J . W . j F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; A . Vandervord , S . D . C W . Barnard , J . D . ; F . J . Cumine , l . G . ; E . J . Bow ^ jnaker and C H . Bowmaker , Stewards ; A . VV . Martin , i yler ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . R Uawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; C Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P

Provincial Meetings.

A . G . P . ; G . Reed , J . J . A . Mason , A . Adams , G . F . Vandervord , B . Fearnside , and J . N . Hobday . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . G . Reed was raised , and Bro . J . J . A . Mason passed , after which Bro . T . Hood , S . W ., was

unanimously elected VV . M . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , for the 26 th year , Bro . A . VV . Martin being unanimously re-elected Tyler . Auditors were appointed , and , after the VV . M . had been congratulated on his recent marriage , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

VENTNOR . Yarborough Lodge ( No . 551 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , December iOth , at the new Masonic Hall ( late Ventnor Club ) . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Alfred Scott , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., duly and impressively installed the VV . M . elect , Bro . J . S . Ineson , into the chair of K . S ., who then

invested and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . E . Swane , S . W . ; F . Sheppard , J . W . ; Rev . J . Alloway , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . J . Webber , P . M ., Treas . ; Cole Norman , Sec ; W . Bidgood , S . D . ; J . G . Jolliffe , J . D . ; R . Woodman , I . G . ; E . S . Hope , D . C ; W . " Knight , Org . ; W . Taylor and W . J . Knight , Stewards ; and C Small , Tyler .

There was a goodly number present considering the inclement weather , amongst others Bros . A . Houston , P . P . A . G D . C . ; F . Trueman , I . P . M . ; Theodore Saunders , P . M . ; M . Hibberd , F . P . Ansle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Williams , VV . Taylor , W . Knight , E . Hope , E . Swane , C . Norman , J . Scott , J . G . Jolliffe , J . Baker , R . H . Woodman , and others . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Mursell , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . ; G . Brannon , W . M . 151 ; Rev . T . W . Fair , S . W . 175 ; Shaw , P . M . 1 S 69 ; Armstrong , M . Linfield , Woodward , G . H . Matthews , and J . E . Shand , P . M . and Sec . 1563 and founder and Sec . 2030 ( who came especially from Camden Town upon Bro . Ansle ' s invitation to attend the lodge ) . The outgoing Master , Bro . Trueman , was presented with a Past Master's jewel for his services .

Compliments and congratulations were offered upon the successful decoration of the new premises , and after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a capital banquet awaited them . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and duly honoured , also that of" Ihe Visitors , " responded

to by those present , all expressing their pleasure and gratification with their visit as regards lodge work and the hospitality accorded . During the evening some excellent songs were sung-by Bros . Houston , Trueman , Williams , Hope , Wavell Knight , Swane , and Norman ; recitations by Bros . Sheppard and Taylor ; and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent .

YORK . Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 2328 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , December 23 rd , in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , when there were present Bros . T . B . Whytehead , VV . M . ; H . L . Swift , S . W . ; Carr , as J . W . ; Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , as Chap . ; J . E . Jones , S . D . ; F . Shann , J . D . ;

Col . Russell , l . G . ; C G . Padel , P . M ., Org . j P . Pearson , 1611 j and J . R . Parker , Tyler . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . Rev . E . Bulmer to the Second Degree and the initiation of Mr . J . P . Carr , after which ceremonies the lodge was closed . The brethren dined together previous to the opening of the lodge .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAMBRIDGE . Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —The halfyearly convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel , on December 17 th , when Comp . James Terry , P . G . Std . Br ., attended to install the Principals . The officers who retired were Comps . VV . I . Pashler , Z . j Thomas Nichols , H . j Oliver Papworth , J . j G .

McCallum , Treas . ; A . H . Moyes , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; F . Piggott , Scribe N . ; and W . Purchas , P . S . The installation of Principals took place , when Comps . T . Nichols was placed in the chair of M . E . Z ., and Comp . J . V . Pryor in that of J . Unfortunately Comp . Oliver Papworth was unable to attend to be installed in the chair of H ., which will now be performed in Fidelity Chapter ( by invitation ) .

At the general assembly of the chapter the attendance included , besides those named , Comps . J . T . Youngman , P . Z . 441 ; Jas . M . Harvey , P . Z . 1008 ; W . Pead , P . Z . 100 S ; Geo . Cornish , Treas . 100 S ; J . Campbell Smith , 100 S ; C . Geldard , P . Z . S 59 ; and a good attendance of the members of the chapter . After the minutes had been confirmed , the officers

appointed in June were invested , namely : Comps . G . McCallum , Treas . ; A . II . Moyes , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; F . Piggott , Scribe N . ; VV . P . Spalding , P . S . ; A . E . Chaplin , ist A . S . j J . H . Moyes , 2 nd A . S . j VV . Purchas , Org . ; T . Hunnybun , Stwd . ; and C H . Ellis , Janitor . Bro . Edwin Cash , 8 S , was balloted for , elected , and exalted . The work of P . S . was ably performed by Comp . Spalding .

1 he lectures from the Principal s chair were subsequently given in a most impressive manner by Comps . Nichols , Terry ( as H . ) , and Pryor . The Auditors' report on the Treasurer's accounts was of a satisfactory character . The chapter was then closed . At the subsequent proceedings , Comp . Terry , in responding to the toast of "The Installing Principals , " warmly

congratulated the Pythagoras Chapter on the excellence of its work , the like of which he had not seen in any part of the country . It was quite unique , he said , and he should have no hesitation in recommending it to his friends in London as worthy of adoption . The toast of " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bio .

Oliver Papworth , also elicited a happy speech from Comp Terry . The toast of " The Supreme Grand Chapter " was suit ably acknowledged by Comp . A . H . Moyes . The Grand Superintendent of the Province , Comp . R . T Caldwell , was unable to be present through temporary in disposition .

The Duke and Duchess of 'feck , accompanied by their daughter , the Princess Victoria of Teck , visited the Criterion Theatre on Monday evening and witnessed a performance of " London Assurance . "

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th December , at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , W ., when there were present Bros . VV . Shales , W . M . ; F . Klein , S . W . ; R . Blum , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor ; F . G . Bonham , Sec . ; F . Marx , S . D . ; F . J . Deaton , I . G . j J . W . Harvey , P . M . j C . Grove , P . M . j and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Marx , Asst . Preceptor , worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Harvey being candidate . The S . W . was unanimously

elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . It was unanimously carried that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the . minutes of the lodge for the very able and efficient manner in which Bro . VV . Shalei fulfilled the office of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th December , at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , N . W ., when there were present Bros . H . Hazel , VV . M . j E . Styles , S . W . j Hunt , J . W . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . P . Pointer , Sec ; T . Casely , P . M ., S . D . j Heilbrun , J . D . j C . W . Rex , I . G . j J . A . Myzoul , S . Stretch , jun ., E . Robinson ,

W . J . Ward , and T . J . Patrick . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Casely , P . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . T . J . Patrick acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the

Second Degree , and Bro . E . Robinson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and the S . W ., Bro . E . Styles , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the nth December , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-st ., Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . James Sims , P . M ., VV . M . j John Davies , W . M . 169 , S . W . j A . Williams , P . M ., J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., I . P . M . j F . Craggs , Sec ( pro tern . ); H . W . Dyne , S . D . j R . Reid , J . D . ; T . Jobson , l . G . ; H . Blackman , Stwd . ; R . H .

Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx . ; J . B . Cory , A . Chapman , J . Arlidge , Joseph Cox , C C . Barber , David Stroud , P . M . ; H . Wake , F . A . Barth , W . Hillier , E . F . Nash , H . P . Gilbert , P . M . ; and M . Speigel , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Fifteen Sections were worked by the brethren as follows , the lodge being

opened in the Degrees as occasion required : First Lecture , Bros . Joseph Cox , H . VV . Dyne , R . Reid , R . H . Williams , T . Jobson , and John Davies ; Second Lecture , Bros . Barth , D . Stroud , T . Jobson , J . Collings , and F . Craggs ; Third Lecture , Bros . E . F . Nash , W . Hillier , and R . H .

Williams . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Votes of thanks were passed to the officers and section workers . Bros . Arlidge , Chapman , and Barber were elected joining members . Bro . Craggs was elected W . M . for the meeting on Friday , December 26 th next , Friday being supper night , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the iSth December , when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . j J . Rowe , J . W . j G . Reynolds , Treas . and Secj G . H . Reynolds , S . D . j C . O . Burgess , J . D . j J . R . Harnell , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . O . Burgess having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . H . Reynolds . The lodge was

resumed to the First Degree . Bro . G . H . Foan having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and having answered the necessary questions , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes was unanimously

elected VV . M . for the ist January , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , said that , as the lodge of instruction would not meet till New Y ' ear ' s Day , he thought that evening would be a fitting opportunity to propose that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , be given to Bro . G . H . Foan for his kindness , not

only that evening , but on several other occasions , for acting as Preceptor , and so helping the lodge of instruction to carry on its work . Seconded by Bro . C O . Burgess . The W . M ., in putting the motion , said he himself , as W . M . elect of the mother lodge , was much pleased to know that amongst his officers he should have a good working Mason

beside him in Bro . G . H . Foan—carried unanimously . Bro . G . H . Foan , in a few kind words , thanked the brethren for the great compliment paid him . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren on parting wished each other all the compliments of the season .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th December , at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . T . VV . Heath , W . M . ; J . R . Roberts , W . M . 1642 , S . W . ; Joseph Cox , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , bee j G . Swann , VV . M . S 65 , S . D . j H . Wake ,

J . D . j E . Ellenden , I . G . j W . C Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . j James Wiggins , VV . B . Neville , C . G . Hatt , and C . Woods . 'The lodge was duly opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the Second