Craft Masonry.

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 . —The lirst regular meeting of the session of this important lodge , which was in mourning on account of the death of the late Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., a founder and first Master of the lodge , was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on Ihe 17 th ult ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hancock

( acting as W . M ., | in the unavoidable absence of Bro . G . Reynolds , W . M ., through illness ) j F . Kedge , P . M ., acting as 1 P . M . j G . H . Reynolds , S . W . j J . Skinner , J . W . j J . Coltart , Sec . j F . Jackson , S . D . j G . T . Atkinson , acting as J . D . j C . J . Rotter , acting as I . G j CO . Burgess , D . C . j R . F . Potter , Tyler j E . Verdier , J . Rowe , A . H . P . Snow , J . Woodward , and others . Visitor : Bro .

J . C . Edmund , P . M . 1507 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting held on the 16 th . October , 1 S 93 , having been read and conlirmed , Bro . E . Yerdier was raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., proposed- — " That this lodge desires to record on the minutes the sense of their c-itreme grief at the death of Bro . Brackstone Baker ,

P . G . D ., P . M ., and a founder of this lodge , and that the Secretary be instructed to send copy of this resolution to his family . " Seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , and carried unanimously . The Secretary read the correspondence which included a letter from the VV . M . regretting his inability to attend on account of illness , also stating that he had receiver ! a private letter from the Grand Master of

¦ Maryland , U . S . A ., Bro . T . J . Shryock , stating that he had received the illuminated vote of congratulation on the completion of the Grand Lodge of Maryland , and that a formal acknowledgment would be sent to the Anglo-American Lodge . The address was taken out by a member of the Covent Garden Lodge , Bro . G . Winter . The sum of ^ 5

was unanimously voted to a poor brother of the lodge out of the Benevolent Fund . The acting VV . M . proposed " That the lodge desire to express their deep regret at the absence of the VV . M . through illness , and the brethren wish him a speedy restoration to health . " Seconded by Bro . J . Skinner , J . W ., and carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed .

Bishopsgate Lodge ( No . 2396 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . A . J . Hollington , P . M . 5 S , P . G . S ., was duly installed VV . M ., and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Samuel Jacobs , P . P . G . P . Herts , S . W . j David A . Romain , l . W .: Milton Smith , Sec . j Charles lames Thomas ,

S . D . j William Newman , J . D . ; Woolf J acobs . I . G . j Henry Mead , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C . j J . F . Haskins , P . P . G . Org . Essex , Org . ; Edgar H . Mead , Stwd . j and R . H . Goddard , Tyler . Bro . F . Dadsweli , Treas . elect , and Bro . A . P . Little , Stwd ., being unavoidably absent , their investiture was postponed . Prior to the installation , the minutes of the previous

meeting were read and confirmed , The audit report and balance-sheet , showing no liabilities and a substantial balance , was approved . The new VV . M . presented , on behalf of the lodge , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Tibbatts , and in so doing said the lodge had every cause to be especially gratified at the manner in which he had conducted the lodge during his year of office . The

lodge was but young , and he did not wish to suggest that one of its rulers had acted better than the other , but he did venture to say that no one had more faithfull y discharged his duty than the brother he was then investing with the Past Master ' s jewel of the lodge . He did this with the best wishes of all the members of thc lodge , who hoped the reciient wouldenjoy long life and happiness to be among

p , them for many years to come . The sum of five guineas was voted to the R . M . I , for Girls , to be placed on the list of the , I . P . M ., who is acting as Steward for the next Festival of that Institution , and Bro . Hollington having signified his intention of giving 50 guineas towards the formation of a

Lodge Benevolent bund , a notice to establish such a fund at the next meeting was given by the Secretary . A proposition for initiation having been handed in , the lodge was closed , and the company adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served under the personal supervision of Bro . Becker .

At the conclusion of the repast the customary toasts were honoured , Bros , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg and Adams responding for "The Grand Officers . " The I . P . M . proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " He said he once more assumed the emblem of power in the lodge with infinite pleasure , beeause having passed through what he might term his 12 months' ordeal in the chair , he

was now in the position for the first time to propose the toast of its Master , and that pleasure was heightened because lie knew their present chief intended—provided he had health and strength—to make thc lodge better than it had been before . Ihe new ruler was no young Mason , for iS years ago he was a Master in Freemasonry , and he brought such experience to bear upon his present efforts as should

ensure their success . He was looking for the cordial assistance of every member of the lodge , and with that a successsful year would be assured . In reply , the Master , having tendered his thanks , said no one could help feeling , when so 1 > ng a period as iS years was spoken of as having elapsed since a previous Mastership , that he was getting into the sere and yellow leaf . The Bishonscate Lodire had conferred on him the highest

honour it was in the hands of the members to bestow , and regognising this , he assured them he should endeavour to act up to the standard they desired for the lodge . The toasts of "The Visitors , " / 'The Past Masters , " and "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Director ol Cere"lonies , " were next given and responded to . An excellent selection of solos and part songs were arranged for under the direction of Bro . Dr . J . F . Haskins ' '• I' . G . O . Essex .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Red Lion , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . F . C . Collingwood ; VV . M . ; G . Blizard Abbott , I . P . M . ; R . VV . Oldfield , S . W . ; J . Brittain , P . M . as J . W . ; Charles Gray , P . M ., Sec . j J . E .

Cussans , P . M . ; J . P . Kuerby , P . M . ; VV . Lewis , P . M . ; J . Baxter , P . M . j VV . Anneveld , S . D . ; Tibbatts , J . D . ; Marshall , I . G . ; Mason , A . D . C . ; Rainsford , Stwd . ; Goddard , Tyler ; Cranston , Ellis , Inglis , Kin ? , Hume , Ellis , and others . Visitors : Bros . Tamburini , VV . M . 1719 ; Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VVks . Kent ; K . P . Debenham , P . M . 1479 , P . P . G . Reg . Herts ; Dr . Haskins , and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having : been read and confirmed , Bros . King and Hume were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being ably rendered by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . The Secretary having announced the resignatinn and subsequent death of Bro . F .

Thompson , who was S . W . of the lodge last year , a vote of sympathy was passed to the widow , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The brethren afterwards dined together , the usual toasts , pleasantly interspersed with songs by Bros . Mason , Baxter , Inglis and other members , being duly honoured .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , on Thursday , the iyth ult ., when Bro . J . T . Last , W . M ., in the chair , was supported by Bros . John Niven , I . P . M . ; C . H . Ellis , S . W . j Saml . Robinson , J . W . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ;

E . P . PetersDn , P . M ., Sec ; John Morton , S . D . ; R . Harland , as J . D . ; John Harland , as I . G . j 11 . Holmes , Tyler ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., D . C . ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., Charity Member ; T . W . Holmes , 'P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; John Haigh , P . M . ; A . J . Boyle , J . W . Bland , VV . Docksey , and VV . Walker . After thc lodge had b ' esn opened by the VV . M ., Bro

VValker was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Auty , P . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Robinson , J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . Ellis , S . W . A grant from the lodge funds was made towards the maintenance of the Masonic Ward at the Bradford Infirmary . Apologies were received for the absence of several brethren , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . — This lodge was held on the 25 th ult . at the Peace Hall , when there were present Bros . C . L . Peace , W . M , ; VV . Martin , S . W . ; J . Constable , acting J . W . ; T . Barber , S . D . j B . Maskill , Treas . ; VV . P . Robotham , Sec . ; G . Eland ,

I . G .. & C . j and F . Pine , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . F . Buckland , S . D . 242 , and H . Brown , 1611 . Bro . T . J . Smith was duly passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M ., Bro . Barber giving the charge . The names of two gentlemen wishing to join the lodge were named . The brcthren . afterwards partook of light relreshment .

YORK . AgriCOla Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . —On Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate , the installation meeting of this lodge took p lace , and was attended by many members and visitors from provincial lodges , amongst whom were , in addition to the officers , Bros . ) . E . Wilkinson , P . M . i A . Jones , VV . M . 236 j E . VV . Purnell , P . M .

236 ; J . B . Sampson , P . M . 236 ; J . L . Spetch , W . M . 1 G 11 j J . R . Sparks , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . Cheshire , 2 iC and i 2 Su ; T . G . G . Rushworth , P . M . 1309 , P . P . G . R . ; T . Woodhams , R . B . Gray , VV . Abbey , VV . C . Wales , C . G . Pincombe , Karl Schwabc , J . Buckle , H . Barton , E . Lee , T . D . Stagg , T . Press , VV . McKcnzie , H . Masser , F . Forrest , T . Latham , Gaorge L ' nderwood , VV . Wild , Thos .

Thompson , J . Elders , J . R . Thompson , ] . Kay , Sec . 1 G 11 j F . VV . Halliwell , J . W . iGnj VV . S . Child , Org . 1 G 11 , P . P . C . O . ; F . H . Vaughan , J . D . ICIIJ P . Pearson , 1 G 11 ; T . Masterman , 1 G 11 ; J . P . Spooner , 1 G 11 ; W . Bean , IGIIJ B . Kilvington , 1611 j W . Hornsey , GGo ; Davy , 1001 j A . B . Booty , iooi j VV . H . Dawson , 1 G 11 ; T . Farmery , 1611 j C . Wilson , 1 G 11 ; G . Fletcher , 1611 j

G . 3 ond , 172 j W . P . Bell , 1001 ; VV . N . Stimpson , 23 G j and others . Notes of apology for unavoidable absence were read from Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , Deputy Prov . G . M . j M . C . Peck , Past G . Std . Br . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . j J . Todd , P . P . G . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; and J . Sykes Rymer , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . The minutes of the last

regular lodge having been conhrmed , the installation of the W . M . elect was proceeded with . The Installing Master was Bro . George Manton , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . North and East Yorkshire , and with suitable dignity he invested Bro . David Young , S . W ., with the responsibility of the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The VV . M . invested his ollicers as follows : Bros . Captain F . Hewson ,

P . M ., P . / ., P . D . SG . D . Malta , Sic , I . P . M . j Jas . VV . Dow , S . W . j Rob . 'rtSpencc , J . VV . j J . H . Hill , Chap , j J . Booth , Treas . ; | . P . Gill . Sec . j | as . McGee , S . D . ; G . H . Stott , J . D . j A . R . Wood , D . C . ; Cyrus Birkill , Org . j J . Riley , I . G . j G . Epwurth , J . Buckle , and E . A . Robinson , Stwds . j and 11 . C . Poynts , l ' yler . The installation banquet was subsequently held at the

Coach and Horses Hotel , Low Ousegate , a very pretty " spread" being provided by Bro . Bucktin , and enjoyed by about 70 diners , the VV . M ., Bro . David Young , presiding . The usual toast list was f , 'on- ' through , including " The Oueen and the Craft , " " l ' he Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M . of England and the Grand Lodge , " given from ti . e chair ,

the W . M . taking the opportunity tj remark that I 12 had read in that evening ' s paper , that " it wa ; repjricJ from Coburg that the Prince of Wales had become an honorary member of the St . John ' s Lod ^ e of Freemasons of G- > tia . I lis Royal Highness , in accepting the membership , expressed the hope that there would be close personal relations between German and English Freemasons . "

"The Prov . Grand Master , the Depu . y Prov . Grand Master , and the Prov . Grand Lodge of S'jrth and East Yorks , " having been suitably honuured , on the proposal of Bro . Uow , and responded to by Bros . Booth , Child , and | . E . Wilkinson , " The Health of the Worshipful Maste , Brj . Young , " was proposed in eubgistic terms by Bro . George Manton ,

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P . M ., who remarked that he was perfectly sure that the VV . M . would do his level best for the lodge and Masonry generally . The W . M . was received with cheers , and , in briefly acknowledging the compliment , said that he felt the honour of the chair of K . S . conferred upon him , and during his year of ollice he would endeavour to act according to the rules laid down in true Masonry .

"The Health of the Installing Master , th : I . P . M ., and Past Masters of the Lodge , " having . been honoured , on the proposition of Bro . J . McG ; e , and suitably acknowledged , "TheVisiting Brethren , " "Ollicersof the Lodge , " "The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast , were suitably dealt with .

During the banquet an excellent programme of music was gone through , Bro . VV . S . Child , P . P . G . O ., being the conductor and pianoforte accompanist . The selections throughout were admirably rendered , and encores frequent , the vocalists being Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , VV . H . Dawson ( principal bass , York Minster ) , T . Farmery ( alto , York Minster ) , 1 . W . Dow , G . H . Stott , C . Wilson , and others

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —The monthly meeting of this chapter was held in St . George ' s Hall , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . S . Pegler , M . E . Z . ; F . Webb , H . j J . Constable , J . ; C . Goldthorpe , S . E . ; J . Fitzgerald , acting S . N .: VV . Chambers , VV . Brooke , P . P . S . G . W ., and others . Bro . Mason as a candidate for exaltation received a unanimous ballot , and will be exalted at the next meetinrr .

After the chapter , the companions adiourned for a light supper , where they were joined by several companions who were unavoidably too late for the meeting .

SUNDERLAND . De Lambton Chapter ( No . 94 ) . —The annual general convocation of the above chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Tiiesdav , the 24 th ult ., when there were present Comps . T . G . Garrick , P . Z ., D . C , P . A . G . D . C , acting as M . E . Z . ( in the absence of Comp . Cobham ); Wm . Vincent , P . P . G . O ., H . j G . Graven , J .

T . Henderson , P . P . G . S . B ., S . E . ; W . Watson , S . W ., S . N . j F . Workington , P . S . j E . H . Tilley , VV . D . Thompson , J . Horn , E . Chapman , H . G . Fryer , J . Scarborough , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C . j and M . Cohen , all of the chapter j R . Todd , M . E . Z . ; H . ] . Turnbull , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . j and I . E . Nelson , P . Z ., P . G . T ., of So ; F . S . Cowper , M . E . Z . j and F . W . Ingraham , S . E . The ceremony of installing

the Ihree Principals was performed in an impressive manner by the acting M . E . Z ., Comp . T . G . Garrick , as follows , Comps . VV . Vincent , M . E . Z . ; G . Craven , H . j and VV . D . Thompson , J ., after which Comp . W . Vincent proceeded to elect his officers as follows : T . Henderson , P . P . G . S . B ., S . E . j VV . Watson , S . N . j M . Cohen , P . S . j

E . Chapman , 1 st A . S . ; H . G . Fryer , 2 nd A . S . j J . D . Todd , Treas . ; T . G . Garrick , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C , D . C . j T . VV . Hardy , Org . j E . H . Tilley , and J . Horn , Stwds . ; and P . J . Baglee , Janitor . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting hall , and spent an agreeable evening .

YORK . Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on Wednesday evening , the 25 th ultima , and there was a large attendance . Comp . G . J . Robinson , M . E . Z ., presided . The minutes of the last chapter having been conlirmed , the installation of Principals and

investment of ollicers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . The installation ceremony was performed in an impressive manner b y Comp . Jos . Todd , P . Z , P . P . G . J . Prov . Grand Treas . The officers installed and invested were as follows : Comps . T . S . Brogden , M . E . Z . j T . G . Hodgson , H . j C M . Forbes , J . j Jos . Todd , Treas . j E . VV . Purnell , S . E . H . L . Swift , S . N . j F . S . GramshawP . S . j F . VV .

, Laughton , 1 st A . S . ; A . Procter , 2 nd A . S . j G . Balmlord , P . Z ., Org . ; M . Bryson , D . C . j E . R . Turner , Steward ; and John Hall , Janitor . An exaltation took place , and the report of the Auditors was approved . In accordance with notice , Comp . Todd , P . Z ., moved , and Comp . C . Palliser , 1337 , seconded— " That the sum of 10 guineas be paid out of the funis of the chapter to the

Educational Fund of the province , at the fourth festival , to be held at York , on the 23 rd of May next . " Comp . J . Sykes Rymer , P . Z ., supported the motion , and it was unanimously adopted . Comp . G . J . Robinson , I . P . Z ., then moved— "That the sum of 10 guineas be paid out oi

tne tunus ot tne cnapter towards tne cost ot providing new bellows and engine for the organ in the Masonic Hall . " Comp . G . Kirby , P . / . , seconded , and the mot ' un was adopted item . eon . The chapter was then d jsed . The ollicers appeared in a new regalia of excellent taste . During the evening the companions dined together .

Royal Arch Mariners.

Royal Arch Mariners .

Prince Leopold Council ( No . 238 ) . —The installation meeting of this council was held at AnJeiton ' s Hotel , Fleet-striv :, on tin' 17 th ult ., when there were present , amn . igothcis , Bros . F . \ V . Driver , M . A ., VV . C . N . ; L . VV . Harvey , J . ; VV . H . ll . Aoyd , S ., C . N . elect j Capt . Walls , P . G . C , P . VV . C . V , Scribe ; F . Graves , J . D . ; end Goddd ' . d , Ward ; r . 1 he minutes nf [ Ut previous council having been read

and confirmed , Bro . VV . H . llolyioyd , C . N . elect , was duly installed into the chair by the Scribe . l'he following appointments and investitures were made—Bros . L . VV . Harvey , J . ; F . Graves , S . ; N . Prower , M . A ., P . VV . C . N ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Scribe ; Rev . R C Fillingham , B . A ., S . D . ; VV . Drew , J . D . j and Go Ward , Warder . A vote of thanks having been given to the Installing Officer , the council was closed .

Ihe members then dined with the brethren of the Prince Leopold Mark Lodge . During the proceedings ' " l'he Health of the VV . C . N . " was warmly proposed oy Bro . L . \ V . Harvev , an j duly acknowledged by liro . VV . II . Holroyd . Tne toast of "The Ollicers" was duly acknowledged b y Bro . Frederic Graves .