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brethren so much interest and instruction , and upon the capable manner in vvhich the ceremonies of the lodge had been conducted . The W . AL briefly responded , and acknowledged vvith pleasure the assistance which he had received from his

officers . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening , Bros . Holmes , Akeroyd , Tilley , Coates , Lamb , Fearnley , and Alliescontributingharmony in the shape of songs , solos , and recitations .

DIDSBURY . Doric Lodge ( No . 2359 ) . — The regular meeting vvas held at the Didsbury Hotel on Saturday , the 13 th inst . There was , as usual , a large gathering of members and visitors . The chair was taken by Bro . C . E . Towell , W . AL , there beiner also present Bros . G . S . Smith , LP . AL j F . Stretch , S . W . ; J . Fletcher , J . VV . ; G . A .

Alyers , P . AL , Sec . ; A . K . Boothroyd , S . D . ; J . Al . Veal , J . D . ; J . Walker . I . G . ; J . Sharpies , Stwd . ; VV . Sharpies , acting Tyler ; W . VV . Wilkinson , J . Laurisch , R . T . Sayers , J . Lavvrenson , R . Fitton , H . Shuter , A . R . Brett , J . Ward , A . W . Aloore , and F . Alorgan . Visitors : Bros . J . Willcox , 1140 ; H . R . Box , 1633 ; N . F . Cleg , 134 s ; J . AL Hogarth , P . AL 1473 ; J . Clayton , 703 ; H . Sward , 00 . ; and W . VV . Farquharson .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . H . Shuter vvas passed , the ceremony being performed by the W . AI . There were several matters of importance brought before the brethren , and all being brought to a satisfactory issue , the lodge vvas closed . A donation of ios . was sent to the editor of the Chronicle on behalf of the Balaclava heroes , many of whom are in great distress at the present moment .

DUNMOW . RoSSlyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel on the ioth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . W . C . Sams , W . AL ; ( . Wright , S . W .: W . Rivers , J . W . ; F . J . Snell , P . AL , P . P . G . R ., Treas . ' ; J . AL Welsh , P . P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; R . Alarsh , S . D . ; W . Chapman , J . D . ; F . J . Carter , I . G . j F . Warner , Tyler ; D . Alillbank , LP . AL ; H . Dehane , P . AL ,

P . P . S . G . D . ; A . Rattray , P . AL , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; R . C . Ly ' e , P . P . G . Stwd . ; G . Clapham , P . AL , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . G . Alackenzic , J . G . Pegram , E . Piper , C . Bint , P . P . G . Stwd . ; and A . Bradridge . Visitors : Bros . I . E . Alegram , P . M . J 024 ; C . M . Chapman , 213 G ; and W . J . Waylett , 2 I 3 G * The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed , Bro . Rattray , at the request of the W . AL , explained the second tracing board . Two gentlemen vvere balloted for as candidates for initiation , A vote of thanks to Bro . Rattray vvas carried , and acknowledged by that worthy brother . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquet , the

W . M . alluding to the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence in most feeling terms of sympathy . The toast of "The P . G . AI ., Lord Brooke , ALP ., " vvas received most heartily . In the course oi his speech the W . AL referred to the high esteem he vvas held in , and also how Lady Brooke had endeared herself to all classes , both from her amiability and kindness to everyone , but more especially from her exertions in raising " Lady Brooke ' s

Fund" to assist the poor folks during the present influenza epidemic which had been most severe in Dunmow and the villages around . This vvas received vvith much applause . " The Prov . Grand Officers " was responded to by Bro . Snell , who thanked the W . AL for his remarks referring to the Prov . Grand Officers willingness at all times to do vvhat they could to advance Freemasonry in the province

whenever called upon . The LP . AL , in proposing the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " said he vvas a good Alason , and that whatever he took in hand he did well . The VVorshi p ful Alaster , ii responding for himself and his ofiicers , said with their help he hoped to havc a good year of office , and as there would be two initiates next time , he hoped they would deserve all the good things that had

been said about them and reflect credit on the lodge , but he depended on the Past Alasters to keep them right , as they had not the advantages which would be attained if they had a lodge of instruction near to attend . Bros . Wright and Chapman responded for " The Visitors . " The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . 'The pleasure of the evening ' s entertainment vvas much added to by songs and recitations by Bros . Marsh , McKenzie , Pegram , Chapman , and Piper .

GUERNSEY . Doyle ' s Lodge of Fellowship ( No . 84 ) . —A most interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the ioth inst . at the Alasonic Hall , and the presence of an unusual number of Past Alasters and old members significantly emphasised Ihe character of the proceedings . The lodge having been opened by the LP . AL , Bro . Ilamel , the

Secretary produced a telegram which he had received from the W . AL , Bro . Alajor Giles , regretting that important business in London prevented his attendance that evening . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wilkins , P . AL , referring to the great loss vvhich the nation at large , and more particularly the Craft , had sustained in the sad death of the Duke of

Clarence and Avondale , proposed that the following Past Alasters : Bros . Balfour Cockburn , Edward Ozanne , and Rev . P . G . Pickeiing , should at once prepare an address to the Grand Master , expressing thc respectful sympathy of all the members of the lodge in the terrible affliction which had fallen on his Royal Highness and his Royal House . This vvas seconded by Bro . Hamel , and at once approved

and carried . Lieut . Kempson vvas then initiated , the charge being most excellently and impressively delivered by Bro . the Rev . P . G . O . Pickering , Chap . 'The Secretary then requested that the W . AL would call upon Bro . Stickland , P . AL , to carry out a ceremony , notice of vvhich had been purposely omitted ( rem the summons , as it vvas desired

to be a pleasing surprise to the oldest and most respected brother of the lodge . Bro . Stickland , P . AI , having desired Bros . Balfour Cockburn , P . AL , and Bro . Lainc , P . AL , to present Bro . Guilbert , P . AL , in the East , proceeded in most eloquent and fervid terms to eulogise the long and zealous Masonic career of this respected brother . It vvas , he said ,

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a most unusual thing for that lodge to give testimonials , and therefore the value of that presentation vvas all the greater , and it vvas most significant of the high position that Bro . Guilbert held , and had always held , in the esteem of the members of the lodge , that in 1 S 6 7 Bro . Guilbert had received a Past Alaster ' s jewel for his valuable services in the chair . He ( Bro . Stickland ) , as the oldest member of

the lodge , felt it a great privilege that he had been selected to perform this , one of the most pleasing duties that had ever fallen to his lot , to present his old and valued personal friend and brother , on behalf of the members of the lodge , with that handsome Past Treasurer ' s jewel . Bro . Guilbert , P . M ., responded in a few words , thanking the lodge generally , and apologising for his inability to express adequately

his grateful acknowledgments , but he was quite overcome by surprise and emotion . After a few minor matters had been satisfactorily arranged , the lodge vvas closed . We may add that the Past Treasurer's jewel to vvhich allusion has been made above is not merely very beautiful ,

but is singularly appropriate , the ribbon being embellished vvith the arms of the island , enamelled in proper colours , and the circular medallion being attached to the ribbon by vine branches , richly painted . This exquisite piece of work was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning from a design suggested by Bro . Balfour Cockburn , P . AL

KEYNSHAM . _ St . Keyna Lodge ( No . 1833 ) . —The installation meeting was held at tbe Public Hall on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., when the following were present : Bros . C . Pfeiffer , W . M . j J . S . Naish , LP . AL j C . J . E . Grubb , W . AL 6 S , as S . W .,- B . Reed , J . W . ; P . H . Shrapnell , Sec ; D . Stallworthy , S . D . ; J . Byerley , J . D . ; E . J .

Grubb , P . M . 6 S , P . S . G . D ., D . C ; R . G . Parminter , 13 SS , Org . ; J . Stoate , Tyler ; S . J . Lewis , P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Hobkirk , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Brightman , C Stokes , O . VV . Wiltshire , H . J . Andrews , E . Bradshaw , S . Mackenzie , A . Holborn , S . F . Andrews , W . Collett , C .

Burford , R . Thomas , V . Russell , A . Al . Ordish , H . South well , S . W . 6 S j and T . H . Rontree . Visitors : Bros . R C Else , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . AI . ; R . F . Geary , P . M GS , P . P . G . D . C . ; Wm . Galpin , P . AL GS , P . P . G . Std . Br . A . J . Tonkin , S . D . 1 755 , * J . J . H . King , 1039 j H . W Makepeace , 1383 ,- and J . T . Hallam , P . AL 326 , P . P

J . G . W . After some formal and preliminary business of the lodge had been disposed of , Bro . Charlie Pfeiffer , W . M . elect , vvas re-installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . AI . The W . AL at once proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . S . Naish , I . P . M . ; B . Reed , S . VV . ; R . H . Shrapnell , J . W . ; A . J . Gay ,

P . AL , Treas . ; O . W . Wiltshire , Sec . ; D . Stallworthy , S . D . j J . Byerley , J . D . ; E . J . Grubb , P . M . 6 S , D . C . j K . fippetts , I . G . ; Tidman and Hayes , Stwds . ; and James Stoate , Tyler . Some business of a charitable nature vvas afterwards gone into , after vvhich the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren dined together at the Lamb and Lark Hotel , under the

presidency of the W . M . We are sorry to add that illness prevented the P . G . AI ., Lord Dungarvan , from being present . At the banquet which followed the installation , the W . AI . proposed " The Queen and the Craft" in suitable terms , and in submitting " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " feelingly alluded to the death of the Duke of Clarence .

The W . AI . next proposed "The Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Lathom j Dep . Grand . Master , the Earl of . Mount Edgcumbe j and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " ln rising to respond , Bro . R . C Else , Dep . Prov . Grand . Master and P . G . D . of England , the Installing Masterof the day , vvas enthusiastically received . Bro . Else replied

as follows : 1 am exceedingly sorry that 1 have to leave early and thus interrupt your programme , but I have to go into another part of the province to-morrow to perform a similar function . I have to thank you very much for your very kind reception , and for coupling my name with the toast of the Grand Lodge of England . VV e are all of us aware that after the death of our own truly beloved Pro G . AL , the

Earl of Carnarvon , it pleased the Grand Alaster to appoint thc Earl of Lathom in his place , and vve could not possibly get a better Pro Grand -Master . With regard to the Earl of Alount Edgcumbe , we are not so well able to judge in this part of the province , but it is believed that his Royal Highness has made a judicious and wise selection . As regard the officers of Grand Lodge , I have to ask

the ofiicers to attend from time to time and see their work . Before leaving you this evening 1 desire to refer to the wise selection made by this lodge in re-electing my old friend Bro . Charlie Pfeiffer as its VV . AL , and a better man , I am sure , they could not have found . 1 do not know any one who is more thoroughly imbued with the principles of Freemasonry by doing his best to practice out of the lodge

those duties he learns within it . 1 trust this second year of office may be a very happy one . One word of advice , though I hardly think it necessary in this lodge of St . Keyna , in selecting the ashlar to be fashioned into good Alasons , be careful of the quarry from which the ashlar is chosen . Nothing conduces more to the welfare of thc lodge thin the quality of its members . I congratulate you on the move you are about to make in getting premises of your own , and

I hope the members will be able to successfully carry this out , as I am sure it is for the welfare of every lodge to have a hall or room of its own . Bro . Gay , P . AL , proposed the next toast—that of "The W . M . "—which vvas received vvith enthusiasm . He said they had heard vvhat the Deputy said about him , which they could all endorse , and he needed only to add that he vvas a good Alaster , an excellent worker , and always at his post to

time . T he Worshipful Alaster suitably replied at some length , referring to the pride he experienced at being re-elected and promising to use . every effort to maintain the prestige of the lodge and the quality of its members . He would endeavour to deserve their renewed confidence . Bro . Gay , P . AL , proposed "The LP . M ., Bro . Naish , "

and in doing so spoke to the fact of Bro . Naish being instrumental in the lodge tending £ Sy to the Boys' School . Bro . Naish returned thanks in appropriate terms . Bro . Hobkirk , P . AL , submitted " The Visiting Brethren , " vvhich vvas duly acknowledged by Bros . Geary , P . M . GSj C . J . E . Grubb , VV . M . 08 j and Galpin , P . AL GS . "The Past Alasters" and "The Officers , " "The

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Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast brought the list to a close . Bro . Shrapnell kindly accompanied the musical brethren on the piano vvith his accustomed ability , and altogether a particularly pleasant afternoon and evening vvas spent . In consequence of severe wintry weather and so much illness about , many apologies vvere received for nonattendance .

LANGPORT . Portcullis Lodge ( No . 2038 ) . —Bro . C . S . Payn vvas recently installed as W . AL of this lodge for the ensuing year by Bro . E . O . Louch , the LP . M ., assisted b y Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D . of England , D . P . G : M . The officers for the year were appointed and invested by the W . M . as follows : Bros . E . O . Louch , I . P . M . j W . Gough , S . W . j H . Pitcard , J . W . ; Rev . Al . C . Goodford , M . A .,

Chap . ; W . B . Paul , Treas . ; A . Reynolds , Sec . ; H . H . Bonning , S . D . j C . B . Foley , J . D . ; G . A . Cox , D . C . j W . Rowe , LG . ; R . H . Vereker , Org . ; C K . Poulter , Stwd . ; and W . H . Gillett , Tyler . Brethren from Taunton , Weston-super-Alare , Seaton , and Yeovil were present at the ceremony . The usual banquet vvas subsequently served at the Lang , port Arms Hotel by Bro . G . Barling . The tables were tastefully decorated , and the menu gave every satisfaction .

MANCHESTER . St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1170 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Bro . R . VV . Routley , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . W . H . Buckley , S . W . ; T . Shorrock , P . M ., acting J . W . j W . Brooks , P . AL , Treas . ; A . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ; L . Suthers , S . D . ; H . Black , J . D . j Thos . Black ,

P . M ., P . P . G . D . j J . Ogden , P . M . j R . A . Eldershaw , P . AI . j Leybourne , P . M .,- and G . S . Smith , P . M . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The choice of W . AI , for the ensuing year fell unanimously upon Bro . W . H , Buckley , S . W . Bro . W . Brookes , P . AL , was elected Treasurer j Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , P . AL , Charity Representative j and Bro . Sly , Tyler . The installation will be held on the iSth April next .

MANSFIELD . Forest Lodge ( No . 1852 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Town Hall on Wednesday , the ioth inst . There vvere present Bros . R . F . Vallance , W . Al . j J . Greenwood , J . W . J T . Fisher , Treas . ; W . F . Sanders , Sec . j J . Humble , S . D . j D . Williams , J . D . j A . H . Bonser , Org . j H . C . Aves and

C . Scott , Stewards , * W . M . Meggitt , I . G . j R . Watkin , Tyler ; J . Linney , LP . M . ; G . G . Bonser , P . M . j H . J . Hobson , P . M . j J . H . White , P . M . ; E . Martyn , W . F . Joll y , F . Gregory , B . Adams , H . Smith , W . Cooper , D . J . Paterson , A . Parker , R . Norman , C . J . Neale , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . W . Bishop , 107 j H . George , IGUI , P . S . G . W . j A . Lawson , 1435 , P . P . G . 'Treas . j T .

Farrands , W . AL 1405 , * E . W . Kidd , W . AL 411 ; J oseph Page , VV . AL 2017 , * Rev . J . Raine , VV . M . 1434 J A . Lofthouse , W . AL 402 j and J . Sands , 411 . The retiring VV . AL , Bro . R . F . Vallance , installed his successor , Bro . J . Greenwood . The ceremony was conducted in a most able manner , and elicited high praise from the numerous brethren present . Bro . J . Greenwood invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing

year : Bros . R . F . Vallance , I . P . M . j J . H . White , P . M ., S . W . j J . Humble , J . W . j T . Fisher , P . M ., Treas . j J . Linney , P . M ., Sec . j D . Williams , S . D . ; W . M . Alesgitt , J . D . j G . G . Bonser , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . Butler , P . AL , Org . j C . Scott , LG . j H . C . Aves and H . Smith , Stwds . ; and R . Watkin , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet at the Swan Hotel .

MELTON MOWBRAY . Rutland Lodge ( No . 1130 ) . —INSTALLAT ION OI THE MARQUIS OK GKANBV , M . V . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas , by dispensation , held in the Colics Memorial Hall on Friday , the 12 th inst . The gathering vvas presided over by the W . AL , Bro . W . J . Freer , P . M . j P . P . G . S . B ., and there vvas a considerable attendance ol

ofiicers and brethren , amongst the visitors being Bros . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C . England , D . P . G . M . j the Hon . Paulyn Hastings , W . M . 779 ; W . M . Williams , P . M . J / 9 . P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Vial , P . M . 1007 , P . S . G . W . ; W . G . L Rolleston , W . AL 1560 ; W . J . Curtis , W . M . 523 i ' - ' •S ' TL Ashwell , W . M . 1391 J J . B . Waring , P . M . 523 , l - £ A . G . D . C . j T . B . Laxton , P . AL 1007 , P . P . G . O . ; \ Worthington , P . AL 50 , P . P . J . G . D . j C . K . Morris , P . M *

12 G , P . P . G . S . of W . j VV . Keep , P . M . 12 G 5 , P . P . ! . < - * . W ., * J . Raven , W . M . 1007 ; E . Holmes , W . M . 279 ; J . Griggs ( ex-Alayor of Loughborough ) j and others . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been read and duly confirmed , Bro . W . W . Vincent , P . M . 1391 . ' . •' S . G . D ., Prov . G . Charity Steward , submitted the claim--of the RMBIand the lodge voted £ 10 ios . thereto . «

...., ballot vvas taken for Bro . the Rev . R . Blakeney , 2 i & Past Prov . Grand Chaplain North and East Yorkshire , who was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . tM Alost Hon . the Alarquis of Granby , ALP ., S . W . and VV . M * elect , then received the benefit of installation , vvhich cete mony was performed in a thoroughly efficient and impress !* manner by the D . P . G . AI ., Bro . Paitridge . The follow 1 " * 1

brethren were appointed ani invested as officers IA ,, ensuing year * . Bros . W . J . Freer , I . P . M . j W . K "'" l S . W . j C L . Ferneley , J . VV . j Rev . R . Blakeney , Chap ., G . T . Willan , P . M ., Treas . j J . Fletcher , P . M ., S <* : ' Al . Shelbourn , S . D . ; E . F . Knight , J . D . j A . H . Mf * P . AL , D . C . j J . McCraith , I . G . j E . Jeeves , I ••" •' Stwdj and JBaileyTyler'The Treasurer ' s accou "'

. . , . as audited were presented and approved . Bro . VV . J- N' ¦' P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , referred to the excellent " ¦ f l „ , vvhich the duties of VV . AI . had been carried out by" Freer during the past 12 months , and proposed m suitable Past Master ' s jewel be provided and presetitc . him . which met with hearlv annrnval . The newlv-3 PP ..--.

, W . M . proposed the thanks ot the brethren tothe lns ?' - £ Officer , which vvas suitably acknowledged . Before c . A | e the lodge apologies were tendered for thc un ?!""? || y , absence of Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M . j Bros . VV . ^ . , F . R . H . S ., P . P . G . M . j Rev . C . H . Wood , M . A ., A . G . Sec . j and the Worshipful Masters of Lodges 5 ° ' ' * and 1330 .