Craft Masonry.

Queen Victoria Lodge , No . 25 S 4 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at their rooms adjoining the Conservative Club , Cheetham , on Tuesday . Ihe iSth ult ., among the brethren present were Bros . S . J . Mills , P . M ., W . M . ; CW . Godley , P . M . 1077 ; W . B . Midglev , P . M ., S . W . 1534 ; T . Nesbitt , J . W . 1055 ; T . Syms , Sec . 10 SS ; W . Richardson , S . D . 1077 -. J .

Foulkes , J . D . 1077 ; A . T . McGregor , P . M . G 54 . P . P . J . G . D . Derbyshire ; R . H Williams , I . G . 1077 ; J . King , Stwd . 1077 ; J . Parkinson , Stwd . 1134 ; J . H . Gee , Stwd . 16-5 ; J . Pollitt , P . M . 101 s ; H . Whitcome , 1077 ; and I . Newell . Visitors Bros . J . Haworth , P . M . 1077 : * J . W . Millward , P . M . 992 , P . G . S of VI . ; and A .. H , Dulfin , P . M . 1134 , P . P . G . D . C

The lodge was opened by Bro . Mills , W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Harry Simon Hiles , and having proved favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry in a very praiseworthy manner by Bro . J . Pollitt , P . M . Bro . C . W . Godley , P . M ., addressing the candidate at the north-east corner and also gave the charge very impressively , while the working tools were presented by Bro . T . Nesbitt , J . W . The VV . M . then took the chair ,

and Bro . J . Newell was passed to the Second Degree , the working tools being presented by Bro . VV . B . Midgley , P . M ., S . W . The ordinary business of the evening being over , "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren and the lodge was closed , after which the brethren adjourned to the social board and a very enjoyable evening was spent , Bro . G . Mild presiding at the piano . The usual loyal toasts having been given .

1 he W . M . proposed " The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . A . H . Duflin , P . M ., P . G . D . C , and J . W . Millward , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV . He said that was their second meeting- since the lodge was consecrated , and they were pleased to have the Provincial Grand Officers with them , as their presence in a lodge always stimulated the officers and encouraged them in their work . As for Bro . Duffin , they all knew the deep interest he took inf Freemasonry , and that evening he had a very pleasing duty to perform—that was , on behalf of the

founders of the lodge , to present Bro . Duffin with that jewel , as a token of their esteem and admiration of his work as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies . They were grateful for the great interest Bro . Duffin took in the consecration of that lodge , and the installation ceremony , and the assistance which he gave to all of them . They knew how well everything was done em that occasion , calling forth the praise of everyone present . He then said : Bro . Duffin , I have much pleasure in presenting you with this jewel , and assure you that it carries with it the good wishes of every member of this lodge , and I hope that you may live long to wear it .

Bro . Duffin , in responding , said : Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren of the Oueen Victoria Lodge , —I thank you sincerely for the very kind minner in which the health of the Prov . Grand Officers has been proposed , and for the very hearty reception it has met with . You have done me a very great honour to-night by coupling my name with the toast and presenting to me this very handsome jewel . I don't know , brethren , what I have done to deserve all this gratitude . In your goodness of heart , you have said many kind words about me , and have crowned them with this splendid token of

your affection . I can assure you that it will be prized by me so long as I shall live , and when I look upon that jewel it will always remind me of the founders of this lodge , and the truly Masonic spirit of which they are possessed . If at any time I can be of use in advancing the interests of the Queen Victoria Lodge , you may rely upon my services being readily and cheerfully given . I am p leased to see the class of members which you are receiving into your lodge , and am sure it is the desire of every one of you to promote the best interests of Masonry , and to conduct the business of this lodge in such a

way as to be worthy of the name of that most illustrious lady after whom it has been called , so that in days to come its traditions might be handed down unimpaired to posterity . Brethren , for your kindness towards me at all times and for the beautiful token which you have presented to me this evening I tender to you my most sincere thanks . The beautiful jewel that was presented bore the following inscription : "Presented to VV . Bro . A . H . Duffin , P . M ., P . G . D . of C , on Feby . iS , 1 S 9 G , on behalf of the founders as a memento of the consecration Dec . 12 , 1 S 95 . " Bros . Millward and Nieldalso responded for "The Visitors . "

Sackville Lodge , No . 1619 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel , Ea = t Grinstead , on Tuesday last . There was a good attendance of members and a visitor from South Africa—Bro . the Rev . R . B . Matson . The W . M ., Bro . Charles Morton Wilson , presided . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , and letters and communications read , Bro . the Rev . Warrington Stock , late Chap . 14 SG , wis balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously elected . Two brethren having bien passed

to the Degree cf F . C , Mr . John Edmund Roden was ba'loted for as a cindidate for initiation , and , the ballot being clear , he was initiated by the W . M . On the motion of Bro . Canon W . H . Cooper , P . M ., Chap ., a Committee of Bros . E . Head , P . M ., Treas . ; A . M . Belchley , Sec ; and Mitchell , P . M ., was appointed to report as to the best means of permanently relieving an aged brother of the 1 < dge . Bro . Canon Cooper moved , and Bro . Wood , I . P . M ., seconded— " That a Committee be appointed ,

consisting cf the W . M . and the Past Masters of the lodge , to revise and improve the by-laws , especially with a view lo suggest a by-law to deal with members who were in arrear with their dues . " The motion was unanimously adopted , after which a candidate was proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed , after three-and-a-half hours' unremitting labour . This lodge , under the able Mastership of Bro . Wilson , is doing thoroughly good Masonic work , and its working is all that could be desired .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Royal Alfred Chapter , No . 777 . The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on Wednesday evening , the 19 th ult . Present : Comps . C Cheel , M . E . Z . ; E . H . Gale Crowdy , H . ; M . W . Dodge , J . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; R . Dowse , S . W . ; and the Rev . J . A . Arnan Tait , who , in the course of the evening was invested as Asst . Soj . Comp . R . F . Gould , P . Z . 92 , P . A . G . S ., was a visitor . All business being concluded , the companions dined together .

The usual toasts followed , and after a most enjoyable meeting , the companions separated at an early hour .

Cladsmuir Chapter , No . 1385 . The annual meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Birnef , on Friday , the 21 st ult ., when there were present Comps . E . Apelt , M . E . Z . ; J . G . Cobb , H . ; Woodrow , as J . ; James Terry , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br ., P . Prov . G . I . ; J . Brittain , P . Z ., P . Prov . A G . Soj ., Scribe E . ; W . J . Crutch , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . N . ; W . Lewis , P . Z ., P . Prov . A . G . Soj . ; S . M . Banker , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Anneveld , Prin . Soj . ; W . Baddeley , ist Asst . Soj . ; F . E . Witthaus , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Boyce , R . Cranstonand

, R . W . Gcddard , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . Dr . Haskins , Ekin , and others . Chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Aballotwas taken for Bros . G . Blizard Abbott , P . M . 13 S 5 ; J . E . Overed , P . M . 171 S ; W . J . Janes , P . M . 1718 ; and A . S . Graddage , W . M . 1718 ; aid proving favourable in each case , these brethren were exalted , the ceremony being performed in the case of Bros . Abbott and Graddage by Comp . Terry , P . Z ., ar . d in that of Bros .

Overed and Jones by the M . E . Z . The resignation of Comp . Tibbatts both as H . elect and member having been received , Comp . Clutch , P . Z ., was elected to the chair of Second Principal in his stead . The ceremony of installing the Principals for the ensuing year was then performed . Comp . J . G . Cobb being installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . Crutch , P . Z ., as H . ; and Comp . Woodrow as J . The following were invested as officers , namely : Comps . W . Lewis , P . Z ., as Scribe E . ; W . Anneveld , Scribe N . ; J . Brittain , P . Z ., Treasurer ; W . Baddeley , Prin . Soj ; F . E . Witthaus , ist Asst . Soj . -, R . Cranston , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Gravalt and Boyce , Stwds . ; and R . W . Goddard , Janitor . On

Royal Arch.

the motion of Comp . Apelt , I . P . Z ., a jewel was voted to Comp . Brittain in recognition cf his services for several years as Scribe E ., and a sum of £ 5 55 . was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed an the list of Comp . Baddeley , Steward for that Charity . The resignations of Comps . VV . K . Hopkins , P . Z ., and VV F . Ball , P . Z ., were accepted with regret , and the former was unanimously elected an honorary member .

Chapter was then closed , and the companrons dined together , and spent a very pleasant evening , the speeches , which were short , being interspersed with songs by Comps . Lewis , janes , and others .

Hiram Chapter , No . 2416 . The installation meeting was held at Freemasons' Hill , on the 12 th ultimo . The chapter was opened by the Principals—Coups . Henry Lovegrove , P . Z . 721 , 1574 ; E , Lewcock , P . Z . ; and F . A . Powell , P . Z . The only business before the meetin ? was the installation of the Principals elect—Comps . E . Lewock , as M . E . Z ; F . A . Powell , as

H . ; and G . Elkington , as J . Comp . H . J . Adims . P . D . G . D . of C , was invested as Treasurer , and Comp . Thos . Pulman as S . R . ; while the other offices were filled bv Comps . Cox , as S . N . ; J . H . Richardson , P . S . ; W . F . Wrightson , ist A . S . ; VV . West , 2 nd A . S . ; and others . Tho lecture of the first chair was given in a most able minner by the newly-installed M . E . Z . Comp . Gilbert , P . Z ., was a visitor .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Bon Accord ( T . I . ) . A meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hall , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., under the presidency of Bro . F . B . Page , W . M . Bros . Mignus Ohren , Treas . J . M . Bistone , I . P . M . ; ' H , Carmon . S . W . ; J . Tickle , M . O . ; J . Kiy . J . O . ; and several other brethren were present . Bro . Cipt . F . Loaer was elected a joining member . The proceedings were saddened by the necessity of passing a vote of sympathy and

condolence with Bro . Japheth Tickle and family , who have recently lost their son , aged 22 , by typhoid fever at St . Petersburg . This is the second bereavement of the like kind the family has sustained within 15 months . Brn . Tickle acknowledged the sympithetic vote , and especially the kind words of Bro . J . M . Bastone , who spoke the more feelingly in that this lodge—on the occasion of its meeting in December last—had passed a similar vote of condolence with his own family , then stricken with like bereavement .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Restormel Preceptory , No , 90 . The annual meeting of this preceptory was held in the Masonic Hall , Liskeard , Cornwall , on the 23 th ult , when Sir Knight R . A . Courtney was duly installed as E . P . for the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being ably and impressively performed by Sir Knight Major Shanks , P . E . P . The E . P . then appointed and invested the ollicers as follows : Sir Knights Dr . Nettle , LP . E . P . ; Dr . Kerswill , Constable ; Major Shanks , Marshal ; Dr . Hammond , Registrar ; T . White , Sub-Marshal ; S . Hare , Captain of Guards ; and Faull , Herald . A priory of the Order of Malta was subsequently opened , and the Degree of Knight of Malta conferred on three candidates .

St . Cuthbert s Preceptory , No . 139 . 'The meeting of this preceptory was held at Darlington on Tuesday , the iSth ult . In the absence of the E . P ., Sir Knight the Rev . R . Coulton , the chair was occupied by the Prov . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight Dr . Hill Drury . The formal business being transacted , Sir Knight John Robinson , E . P . elect , was presented for installation , and was duly

installed by bir Knight Dr . Hill Drury . The LP . then appointed his officers as follows : Sir Knights Rev . C . Jackson , B . A ., Prelite ; VV . C Barron , Constable ; W . N . Cochrane , Marshal ; J . J . Wilkes , Treas . ; R . Luck , Reg . ; F . Tovey , Sub-Mirshil ; and T . M . Barron , C . of G . At the close of the meeting the sir knights dined in the refectory , under the presidency and by the invitation of the newly-installed Preceptor .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Shadwell Cierke Chapter , No . 107 . A meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , W ., on the 19 th ult . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . R . C . Leversedge , 30 , the chair was taken by III . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , 30 ° , and in the absence , through serious illness , of the Recorder , III . Bro . John Read , 30 ° , his duties were performed by III . Bro . Henry Lovegrove , 31 ° . Votes of sympathy with the sick brethren were pissed .

Besides the two acting officers mentioned , there were present : Bros . W . M . Stiles , 18 ; A . H . Scurrah , iS ; C . II . Fry , 1 S ; G . W . Capel , 30 ° ; J . W . Stevens , 18 ° ; Thos . Parker , 18 ° ; H . R . Graham , M . P ., 18 ; Edwin Storr , 18 ° ; VV . Metcalfe , iS "; L . M . Boden , iS ° ; J . G . Marsh , 18 ; and Geo . Austin , Outer Gurd . The brethren afterwards dined at the Criterion , under the geniil presidency of Bro . Edwin Storr , I . P . M . W . S .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . G 5 . A meeting was held at the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , E . C , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . Thomas , W . M . ; Greig , S . W . ; Emden , J . W . ; Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Meadows , Sec ; Spencer , S . D . ; Wise , J . D .,- A . JRippin , I . G . ; Roberts , P . M . ; Harris , P . M . ; Saunion , P . M . ; Fisher , P . M . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; Douglas Smith , P . M . ; Sarson , Holmes , Drake , Strong , and Chubb . The lodge hiving been opened , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Greig acting as W . M . elect . Bro . Thomas gave the addresses in a masterly manner , and Bro . Greig rehearsed the investiture of officers . The lodge was then closed .

A goodly number of members of 192 mustered at the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , on Wednesday evening , the 4 th instant , on the occasion of the Lion and Lamb officers' night , viz .: Bros . T . VV . Fisher , W . M . ; J . Smith , I . P . M . ; R . Sarson , ( W . M . elect 192 ) , S . W . ; HolmeJ , J . W . ; Charles Garton , S . D . ; William Baker , J . D . ; J . G . Robeson , I . G . ; and A . J . Rippin . There were also present : Bros . D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Saunion , P . M . ; Thomas , P . M . ; Mansfield , Chubb , Pepe , Spencer , Greig , Drake , M : urice , Langford , Knight , and Meadows , Sec .

The lodge being opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Rippin being the cindidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Sarson , who rehearsed the investiture of officers , after which Bro . Fisher worked the ceremony of initiation , Bros . A . J . R ' ppin and Meadows being the candidates . Next Wednesday week , the iSth inst ., the 15 Sections will be worked by Bro . Talbot , P . M ., assisted by Bro . IVlilbourn and others , and all brethren ( members or otherwise ) wishing to have an instructive nd enjoyable evening are cordially invited to attend .