Craft Masonry.

Dalhousie Lodge , No . 865 . The vitality and energy of this prosperous summer lodge , which may justly be called the Kensington Out-of-town Lodge , was again evidenced by the large attendance of members and distinguished visitors , who , notwithstanding the Ascot races , assembled on the igth ult ., at the Town Hall , Hounslow , for the installation meeting . There were present Bros . W . J . Gardener , W . M . ; S . Sidders , S . W . ; J . Cox , J . W . ; C . E . Betts , Treas . ; C . G . Hatt , Sec . ; W . Essex , S . D . ; E . J . Green , J . D . ; Edward Clare , Org . ; T . Dyer , I . G . ; T . E . P . Bell , Steward ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; S . Keene , P . M . ; J . LewarneP . HowardG . Shaddock , A . E . BrownH . Robinson , Robert Kew , Walter

, , , Dew , G . Baldock ; and the following visitors : Bros . W . F . Bates , P . M . 1507 ; Jessie Collings , P . M . 15 S 5 ; W . H . Dresden , P . M . 602 ; W . Fayers , I . P . M . 15 S 5 ; E . E . Geflowski , P . M . 534 ; W . Hillier , P . M . 1366 ; B . Bridgman , W . M . 144 ; F . L . Chandler , W . M . 1793 ; E . Fox , W . M . 1275 ; W . B . Neville , W . M . 1767 ; F . A . Crabb , S . W . 141 s ; F . Thomas , S . W . 144 ; J . J . Longhirst , S . W . 217 s ; S . C . Austin , J . D . 144 ; A . fhackray , l . G . 1425 ; C . C . Barber , l . G . 15 S 5 ; W . Hancock , 1772 ; R . Clinch , goi ; H . Rolls , 1381 ; N . Rolls , 733 ; R . Armstrong , 733 ; R . Sharpin , 15 S 5 ; Paul Meeklenburg , 60 ; R . A . Bench , 733 ; and Edward With , 144 . .

„ The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The Auditor ' s report was received and adopted . The ballot was taken for Mr . Albert J . Clayton , and , proving unanimous in his favour , the W . M . initiated 'him and Mr . David Liddle . Bro . j . Cox , W . M . elect , was presented and installed in a highly praiseworthy manner by Bro . W . J . Gardener . The following were appointed officers for the year , and all invested in a very able manner by Bro . Cox , W . M .: Bros . S . Sidders , S . W . ; W . Essex , J . W . ; C . E . Betts , Treas . ; C . G . Hatt , P . M ., Sec ; E . J . Green , S . D . ;

T . Dyer , j . D . ; E . Clare , Ore :. ; T . E . Bell , l . G . ; W . Dew and J . Lewarne , Stwds . ; P . Howard , A . D . C . ; and John Bull , Tyler . Bro . C . G . Hatt , P . M ., stated he had undertaken to represent the lodge as its Steward at the annual Festival in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , to be held on February 26 th , 1 S 9 G , and asked for a grant from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , when the very handsome sum of 25 guineas was voted for that purpose , which the W . M . and four other brothers immediately augmented by

promising five guineas each . The W . M . presented the I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , in appreciation of services rendered during the year as Master . After other routine business , the lodge was closed , when the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in the Town Hall in a most admirable manner by Mr . Zissell , of Hounslow . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in a truly Masonic spirit , and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by solos played on the

cornet by Miss Lillian Cox in a splendid manner , by violin solos skilfully performed by Bro . Thomas , and by the excellent singing of Bros . Clare , Essex , Austin , and Green , Bros . Crabb and Clare accompanying on the piano . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close soon after 10 p . m ., when the brethren returned by road and rail to Kensington and its vicinity , all _ expressing themseives well satisfied with the labour and refreshment of the Dalhousie Lodge , and its excellent manner in giving its funds to the cause of Charity .

Concord Lodge , No . 1135 . The installation of Bro . E . J . Tamlyn took place on St . John ' s Day , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , lWracombe , the interesting ceremony being performed by Bro . G . C . Davie , P . A . G . D . C . England , P . G . Sec , in the presence of the following brethren Bros . Duncan Guilding , W . M . ; W . Day , I . P . M . ; E . J . Tamlyn , S . W . ; M . W . Tattam , J . W . ; Rev . H . Packe , Chap . ; W . Walters , Treas . ; H . A . Grattan Barnett , Sec ; J . C . Clarke , S . D . ; W . N . French , J . D . ; C . H . Browning , I . G . ; Dr . J . T .

Gardner , Org . ; A . H . Fisher and R . M . Rowe , Stewards ; J . Goldsworthy , r \ M . ; 1 . Luge , P . M . ; W . Rees , P . M . ; H . R , Graver , P . M . ; I . Myatt , P . M . ; J . Blackford , Tyler ; F . W . Twiss , W . H . Huxtable , J . Kelly , j . P . Huxtable ; G . Lewis , G . Adams , J . Barrett , A . J . Harding , J . Chadden , and J . Watts . Visitors : Bros . G . Davie , 251 ; R . Harper , 251 ; M . Squire , 251 ; R . W . J . Smart , 251 and 4 S 9 ; T . Russell , 251 ; A . E . Jones , Loyal Lodge ; C . G . Holmes , 342 ; J . C . Clarke , 4 S 9 ; A . A . Mackeith , 1254 ; and F . Sumner , 1101 .

Bro . E . J . Tamlyn is an enthusiastic member of the lodge , hence the large and distinguished gathering which assembled at the ceremony . He was initiated on the 9 th of March , 1 S 87 , and has worked his | way to the chair in eight years . During his career he has assisted in the working of the lodge whenever rcquired _ by giving lectures on the tracing board , and his services as Secretary to the lodge of instruction have done a considerable amount of good work . After the ceremony , Bro . E . J . Tamlyn invested his officers as follows : Bros . Tattam , S . W . ; H . A . Grattan Barnett ( who has held the

office of Sec . for over three years and a half ) , J . W . ; W . Walters , Treas . ; 1 . Myatt , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; Rev . Horace Packe , Chap . ; J . T . Gardner , Org . ; J . C . Clarke , S . D . ; W . H . French , J . D . ; W . Day , D . C ; C . H . Browning , I . G . j A . H . Fisher and R . M . Roive , Stewards ; and N . R . Grover , Charity Steward and Representative on Committee of Petitions . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Ilfracombe Hotel , where a very sumptuous repast was placed before them by Bro . H . R . Grover .

The toasts included "The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the W . M ., and duly honoured "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Present and Past , " proposed by the

W . M . " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Devon , Viscount Ebring ton , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " proposed by the W . M . Bro . G . C . Davie , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Sec . Devon , responded . Bro . Duncan Guilding , I . P . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master . " Bro . E . J . Tamlyn responded .

"The Installing Master" was proposed by Bro . W . Walters , P . M ., Treas . Bro . G . C . Davie responded . " The Visitors " was proposed by Bro . J . Gaydon , P . P . J . G . D . Bros . Summer , Clarke , and Russell responded . "The Past Masters" was proposed by Bro . M . W . Tattam , S . W . "The Wardens and Officers of the lodge , " proposed by Bro . G . C . Davie , P . A . G D . C . of England , P . G . Sec . Devon . The Tyler's toast closed a very pleasant evening .

Dee Lodge , No . 1576 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Union Hotel , Parkgate , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . John Mayers was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . Capt . Shaw , P . M ., who , after the presentation of the W . M . elect by Bro . John Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Bro . the Hon . Henry Holbrook , P . D . D . G . M . British Columbia , installed Bro . Mayers into the chair of K . S . in a manner which well deserved the warm acknowledgments of

the brethren , who had very rarely heard the beautiful ritual given with a more accurate and effective delivery , as well as with a more pleasing effect . The W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . V . Fearn , S . W . ; R . C . Davies , J . Ww John Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ( ninth time ); Joseph Clarke , P . M ., Sec . ; Charles Cordery , S . D . ; George P . Poole , J . D . ; Captain James VV . Shaw , P . M ., D . C ; 1 . W . Evans , P . M ., Org . ; George Edwards , Asst . iec . ; W . Taylor , l . G . ; Samuel Lee , Thomas Davenport , A . F . Davies , and Edmund

Leeming , Stewards ; Sergt .-Major Croft , Hon . Iyler ; George F . Bird , P . M ., Prov . Asst . G . Sec , Charity Representative ; R . G . Hawkins , P . M . ; and George Forester , P . M . There were also present Bros . C . H . Davies , J . P . Carter , W . N . Conyers , T . F . Ball , W . Fleming , T . Reynolds , W . Crimes , A . J . Phipps , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Org ., and Dr . Madden . Visitors : Bros . George H . Brown , Prov . S . G . W . ; Millward Hughes , Prov . G . Org . ; John Armstrong , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; T . Knoivlcs , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Owen Jones , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Humphreys , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; W . Peers , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . ; Rev . G . R . Johnson , P . M . and Chap . 1289 ; F . S . Moore . W . M . 12 S 9 ; G . Bagaley , 721 ; Superintendent Leah , 721 ; J . Wild , 721 ; C . R . Haddocks , 533 ; George Marsden , 175 G ; and others . The Festival of the Boys' School prevented a number of other influential brethren being present at the meeting , as many local members were at Brighton supporting Bro . Lord Egerton of Tatton at this well-deserving Charity . At the conclusion of the general lodge business , the members , accompanied by the visitors , adjourned to the dining hall , where Mrs . Acton had | prepared a most ample banquet , which was presided over by the new W . M .

Craft Masonry.

After the removal of the cloth , Bro . Mayers proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily taken up by all present . Bro . the Hon . Henry Holbrook , in referring to " The Charities , " alluded to the remarkable energy displayed by the brethren of the county of Chester , who had recently inaugurated a Benevolent Fund of their own in addition to the support given to the Educational Institution , which had been in existence some 30 years , and were that day sending up something like iiSoo for the Boys' School , including a very favourable contribution from the Dee Lodge . . . . ¦

On behalf of * ' The " Visitors , " Bro . the Rev . G . R . Johnson expressed the pleasure it gave him to attend the meetings of his Masonic brethren , and wished thatimore of his own calling would take an active part in these gatherings , which would , in his opinion , greatly extend the sphere of influence of all concerned . A specially prepared musical programme had been arranged for the occasion , and a number of glees , songs , & c , were admirably rendered by Bros . James Thomas , A . Millward , J . Halliday , and J . Wild . Bro . R . Thomas acted as accompanvist both in the lodge room and at the festive board . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant and instructive meeting to a close .

Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 . On Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., the annual festival of this lodge was held at Crowle It was the occasion of the installation of Bro . H . L . Burtonshaw as W . M . of the lodge The brethren present included Bros . J . Faulkner , W . M . ; C . Fox , I . P . M . ; H . L . Burton shaw , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Pickering , J . W . ; G . W . Tyack , Chap . ; J . F l

Watson , Treas . ; R . Wood , Sec ; W . S . Scholey , S . D . ; J . Franks , . G . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; H . Hoe , A . W . Cundall , and T . T . Oates , Stwds . ; T . Staniforth , P . M . ; W . Burtonshaw , P . M . ; T . C . Horobin , P . M . ; J . Turner , Std . Br . ; R . H . Sharp , C . Cundall , W . E . Cranidge , and others . Bro . F . Rand , P . P . G . D . W . Yorks , was a visitor . Letters and telegrams from all parts of the district were received from . absent brethren .

Bro . Thos . Staniforth , P . P . S . G . W ., performed exceedingly well the ceremony of installation , giving the addresses in an impressive manner . The solo , " Be thou faithful , " was rendered effectively by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . G . S . Tyack , B . A ., giving proper and serious tone to the ceremony . After the installation , the W . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . Faulkner , I . P . M . ; Pickering , S . W . ; VV S . Scholev . I . W .: I . Franks . S . D .: Rev . G . S . Tvack , B . A ., J . D . and Chap . ; J .

F . Watson , Treas . ; R . Wood , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Hon . Sec . ; j . H . Lee , Organist and Librarian ; W . Chamberlain , P . M ., M . C . ; T . Staniforth , Almoner and Charity Steward ; H . Hoe , Std . Br . ; T . T . Oates , l . G . ; A . W . Cundall , Asst . I . G . ; J . Turner , R . H . Sharp , and R . Meadley , Stwds . ; and G . Naylor , Tyler . A superior banquet was held at the Darby and Joan Hotel , very nicely put on the tables by Mr . and Mrs . Jackson . After the cloths had been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toast list was gone through .

Broxbourne Lodge , No . 2353 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Hadley Hotel , New Barnet , Herts , when there were present Bros . H . G . Holland , W . M . ; H . Monson , S . W . ; H . J . Ahern , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Gittins , P . M ., Sec ; O . Newmann , S . D . ; T . J . Phillips , D . C . ; J . W . Hunt , l . G . ; 1 . Heilbrun , sen ., andT . J . Patrick , jun ., Stwds . ; H . Evenden , Tyler ; H . Lichtenfeld , P . M . ; andS . Lichtenfeld , P . M . ; H . Hempel , A . A . Hunt , C . G . Ridgway , Nicholls , CrowtherSillitoeH . RobertsBuchnerRamsbottomM . Hummel , Elvin , C . E . Greening ,

, , , , , R . Ridway , Knight , A . A . Watson , Bennett , Long and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Monson , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Middx . ; W . H . Watson , S . D . 16 S 7 ; G . Angold , S . D . 212 ; W . T . Winsor , W . M . 1950 ; R . J . Thomas , 1602 ; G . Evans , 1297 ; T . H . Munsey , 1491 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting and emergency meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ; , elect , Bro . H . Monson , S . W ., having been presented , was impressively installed into the chair of K . S . by the 1 : . \ ir it * 1 * L _ I ' . 1 .-. J !_ : » . « fK _„ - « .. * . Cnllnmr . T 3 m U 1 AViArn iviaim ami in vesica uuncia imiuna uiv j ™ iw

outgoing vv .,, appuintca ms « w . . n . . ..., S . W . ; O . Newmann , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Herts ., Treas . ; E . J . Gittins , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Staples , S . D . ; J . W . Hunt , J . D . ; T . J . Phillips , l . G . j T . Wilson , D . C . j J . Heilbrun , Org . ; T . J . Patnch , sen ., and C . A . Hempel , jun ., Stwds . ; and H . Evenden , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . H . G . Holland , for his past services , the report of the Audit Committee , which showed the lodge to be in a most satisfactory condition ,

was adopted . The ballot having been taken for Mr . C . E . Greening , and proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The W . M . having announced his intention of standing as Steward at the next Festival of the _ Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the lodge voted £ 10 10 s . to be placed on his list . Other business having been transacted the lodge was closed , ami the brethren adjourned to the banquet , when a most enjoyable evening was spent , enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Sillitoe , Holland , Mulvey , Monson , and others .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Era Chapter , No . 14-23 . The installation meeting of this prosperous chapter—which has made considerable strides in recent years—was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 13 th instant . The members present included Comps . W . Fisher , P . P . G . P' . Soj ., M . E . Z . ; R . Poore , Prov . A . G . D . C , H . ; F . W . Robinson , ] . ; A . Wells ; E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Dr . J . B . Ryley , P . P . G . J ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . Scribe E . j H . Higgins , P . P . G . D . C . ; Daunton , P . S . ; Masters , ist A . S . ; S . Burridge , Collins , Holt ,

and others . Comp . W . W . Lee , M . E . A . 1524 , was a visitor . The chapter was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . J osephs was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The M . E . Z ., Comp . W . Fisher , carried outthe ceremony in a very able manner and afterwards installed the following companions into their respective chairs : Comps . R . Poore , M . E . Z . ; F . W . Robinson , H . ; and A . Wells , 1 . The following officers were invested : Comps . Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . ;

Daunton , S . N . ; Masters , P . S . ; Burridge , ist A . S . ; Collins , 2 nd A . S . ; Holt , D . C . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . The Scribe E ., Comp . Capt . T . C . Walls , was unavoidably absent on military duties , this being the first occasion for 19 years that he has been absent from the chapter . Votes of thanks were accorded Comp . Fisher , _ I . P . Z ., for his able rendering of the ceremonies , and Comp . Thiellay , P . Z ., for his services as Treas ., and the chapter was then closed .

After dinnner the usual toasts were heartily honoured . Comp . Dr . Beresford Ryley , P . P . G . J .. replying for "The Provincial Grand Officers , " expressed his pleasure at doing so , not only on his own behalf , but also for Comps . VV . H . Lee and Thiellay , whom he had known for so many years . He also expressed his warm gratitude at seeing the ceremonies so ably performed by Comp . Fisher , who was also a Prov . Grand Officer .

Comp . W . Fisher , I . P . Z , P . P . G . P . Soj ., in proposing "The Health of the Three Grand Principals of the Chapter , " said that Comp . K . Poore , M . E . Z ., was well-known to them all , and it was to him they were indebted for the infusion of new blood , which had so much conduced to the prosperity of the chapter . The H . and J . would doubtless ably ( ill their respective offices . The installation of these three companions was a happy augury for the future prosperity of the chapter , and the members wished them a happy and prosperous year of office . Comp . R . Poore , M . E . Z ., Prov . A . G . D . C , thanked the companions for the honour conferred upon him . It was one of the proudest things he had wished for to be installed

as M . E . Z . after having been installed into the chair of K . S . Reterence had been made in a kindly manner to his dear father , which was very gratifying to him . As regards the working in the chapter , it was well known what a difficult matter , it was to become acquainted with the ritual of the R . A . Degree on account of the few places where the ceremony was rehearsed . He would do his best to render the ceremony in the manner in which it should be rendered—without hesitation and with an impressiveness befitting its beauty . Comps . H . HigginsP . Z . acting H . and Wells , J ., also replied .

, , , Comps . W . Fisher , I . P . Z ., and Thiellay , P . Z ., replied for " The P . Zs . " and " The Visitors , " and "The Officers" were also given before an enjoyable meeting was terminated .