Provincial Meetings.

Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jos . Reed , Sec . ; T . Annison , J . D . ; Jos . Abbott , P . G . Stwd ., l . P . M . ; J . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Thos . Mundle , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; ] as . Gardiner , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; E . B . Penrice , P . M ., " P . P . G . S . B . ; Tom Waite , P . M . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . M . ; Robert Brown , P . M . ; T . Dacres , Jos . Kendall , T . Swainson , R . Leach , G . W . Kemvorthy , P . M .,

P . P . S . G . W ., Installing Master ; and John Messenger , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . J . Clifton Thompson , P . M . 2285 , P . P . G . Reg . ( Assistant ' Installing Master ) ; R . Miller , P . S . G . W . ; J . Ramsay , 119 ; T . F . Richardson , J . W . 310 ; Jos . O . Scott , J . 5 . Moffat , W . M . ; W . H . Ainsworth , S 72 ; A . Ashmore , S . W . 962 ; T . Atkinson , S . W . 1002 ; and Robt . Musgrave , 22 S 5 .

lhe lodge was opened by Bro . J . Abbott , and a letter was read from the VV . M ., Bro . J . H . Raven ( who during the spring of this year went into Essex to reside ) , regretting very much his inability to be present . Bro . G . VV . Kenworthy , the Installing Master , then assumed the chair , and Bro . Abbott presented the VV . M . elect for installation , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Kemvorthy in his usual

effective and impressive manner . Bro . Clifton Thompson gave the charge to the Master and Wardens very effectively . The following were then appointed officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Reed , S . W . ; T . Swainson , J . W . ; T . Annison , Sec . ; Rev . T . VV . Melrose , Chap . ; J . Nicholson , Treas . ( for the 4 6 th time ); R . Leach , S . D . ; T . Dacres , J . D . ; J . Pattison , I . G . j John Smith , Org . ; J . Abbott ,

D . C ; and E . P . Penrice , P . M ., and Robert Brown , P . M ., as Stewards . " Hearty good wishes" were then given from the whole of the visitors , and the Secretary read out several telegrams of " Hearty good wishes " from Workington , Egremont , Wigton , Cleator Moor , Keswick , and other lodges in the province . After a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Master , the lodge was closed , and the whole

of the brethren sat down to a banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . "The Health of Bro . J . Nicholson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., " who has been a member of No . 371 over 50 years , and Treasurer to it for 45 years , was most enthusiastically drunk with all Masonic honours . Bro . Nicholson making a touching and feeling reply to

the toast of " Health to the Installing Master , " Bro . G . VV . Kenworthysaidhehad now been at the installations of No . 371 for 23 years , and it always gave him pleasure to do so . He also hoped that there were several years more work left in him , and that when the next regular period came round they would all be found present . The evening was spent in the feast of reason and flow of soul , breaking up by singing the National Anthem .

On Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., a lodge of emergency was held for the purpose of raising Bro . Ino . Lloyd Evans to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., Bro . Jos . Ward , W . M ., in the chair . Bros . Swainson , J . W . ; J . Dickinson , P . M . ; J . Abbott , P . M . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . M . ; E . B . Penrice , P . M . ; J . Nicholson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Brown , P . M . ; T . Mandle , P . M . ; T . Annison , Sec ; T . W . Melrose , J . T . Woon , T . Boyd , ] . W .

Pattison , I . G . ; S . Bettoney , P . S . VV . ; J . Kendall , J . 0 . Scott , and J . Smith , Org ., were also present . After Bro . Evans had satisfactorily answered the questions , Bro . E . G . Mitchell gave the charge , and went through the whole ceremony of the Third Degree in a most impressive , correct , and effective manner , after which the lodge was duly closed .

PORTISHEAD . Eidon Lodge ( No . 1755 ) . —At the regular meeting of the above lodge , held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . VV . Glasspole , VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge , made a presentation to Bro . A . J . Tonkin . The gift took the form of a handsome carved oak cuckoo clock , and was accompanied by a few well-chosen remarks

from the W . M ., expressive of the hearty good wishes of himself and the brethren . The present was made to commemorate the recent marriage of Bro . Tonkin , who holds the office of I . G . of the lodge , and was suitably acknowledged by him . The gathering was rendered attractive by a fraternal visit of the W . M ., Bro . Britt , and the officers

and members of the Canynges Lodge , No . 13 SS . Altogether there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren , and at the festive board Bro . T . Carrington delighted every one with two violin solos , which commanded wrapt attention , and were enthusiastically applauded .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the nth inst . Among those present were Bros . H . Jenkins , VV . M A Toulmin , jun ., S . W . ; VV . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . D ! acting J . W . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Sec . ; VV rf Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., acting S . D . ; E . VV . Davis

acting I . G . ; Harrison , Tyler ; and others . Bro . Griffiths ' 157 , was a visitor . ' The minutes of the previous meeting havin ° - been read and confirmed , Bro . Griffiths , of No . 157 , by request of his W . M ., was raised to the Third Degree by the Secretary . Several amendments to the existing by-laws were then unanimously carried . The VV . M . gave a notice of motion

that the sum of £ 5 5 s . be voted to the R . M . I , for Boys per Bro . W . H . Saunders , as Steward to that Institution for 1 S 90 . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros Lieut .-Colonel R . Cuming , J . W . ; the Rev . S . T H *

Saunders , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap . ; I . T . BiVes PM P M ' r ' T P aS ' £ S- ' , u' -a ' ' E - wfjenkt P . M . ; Capt . Perry , S . D ., and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren dined under the presidency of Bro . W . H . Saunders , P . M in the absence of the W . M . ' e The customary toasts received full justice .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Duke of Connaught Chapter ( No . 1524 ) . •—Ihe installation meeting of this successful chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the nth instant . There were present Comps . Thos . Clark , P > cV ^ "' ^" V J- H ; Hoit ' " ¦ ; Neville Green P . Z ., S . E . j W H Lee P . Z ., P . G . S . E . Middx ., S . E . n Stem , 2 nd A . S . ; I . Funstan , P . Z . ; Adolphus P ^ , \ f ; r R ; ,. Morford > W - Tomson , W . Beasley , and VV . W . Lee . Visitors : Bros . J . F . H . Woodward

Royal Arch.

P . G . S . B . ; M . Christian , P . Z . S 6 o ; J . A . Penfold , P . Z . 217 ; and J . W . Long , Z . 22 . The convocation was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The following companions were then installed into their respective chairs by Bro . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., Treas ., viz Comps . A . Berry , M . E . Z . ; J . H . Hoit , H . ; and VV . Beasley , J . The following officers were invested , with the

exception of the S . N . and the P . S ., who were unavoidably absent : Comps . Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Hodges , S . N . ; VV . Simpson , P . S . ; C . Stein , 1 st A . S . ; VV . VV . Lee , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . J . Marsh , Janitor . The Audit Report was received , showing a very satisfactory balance in the" hands of the Treasurer , and the sum of £ 1 is . was voted to the Masonic Memorial Fund of Peterborough Cathedral . Other business was

transacted , and the chapter closed . After an excellent banquet the usual toast list received due attention . Comp . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B ., responding for " The Grand Officers , " said he could hardly claim to be a Grand Officer , having never been in Grand Office , but he felt just as much interest in the work as the other Grand

Officers . Their work was not only in their heads and hands , but in their hearts , and if that was right the other two would go right . He had the honour of visiting that chapter some four years ago , when he made a statement , which he repeated that evening , which had been much canvassed since . It was that a Royal Arch Mason could enter the most sacred place of a Hindoo temple without

fear , although the Hindoos knew nothing of Craft Masonry . He had digressed from the toast , but he thought he would repeat a statement made by him four years ago . Comp . T . Clark , I . P . Z ., said he would ask the companions to drink "Long Life and Prosperity to theM . E . Z . " They had all as brethren in the Craft been pleased to see Masters installed in lodges , but he had always thought it

was a double pleasure to see a companion installed in the chair of M . E . Z ., for it showed he must have exerted himself in the former Degree to have been considered sufficiently competent to support the chair of First Principal . Therefore , as Comp . Berry had so well discharged his duty in the Craft , they would be pleased to drink his health as M . E . Z . of their chapter .

Comp . A . Berry , M . E . Z ., having returned thanks , said he did not think the kindly remarks of the I . P . Z , with regard to himself had been all deserved . Since he had been in the chapter he had not had so many opportunities of displaying the knowledge he possessed as he could have wished , and only as H . did he have the opportunity of

carrying the duties out fully . He hoped to be able tocarry out his duties to the satisfaction of himself and the chapter . He should endeavour to perfect himself before the next meeting , and thus gain their approbation . He again thanked them , and hoped to be able to give them satisfaction in the future .

In giving "The Past Principals , " the M . E . Z . said he would especially allude to the I . P . Z ., Comp . T . Clark , who had performed his duties very satisfactorily , and as an evidence of that the companions had voted him a jewel , which he had much pleasure in placing upon his breast . He trusted Comp . Clark might always remember kindly the pleasant time he had passed in the chapter . With regard

to the other P . Z . ' s , they had all done good service , and the companions were therefore indebted to them . He might particularly allude to Comp . W . H . Lee , who was the father of the chapter , as well as of the lodge , and who was a necessity , because whenever they had any difficulty they had only to apply to him , and he came to their assistance . Comps . Green , P . Z ., A . Clark , and Funstan , P . Z ., also did their

best for the welfare of the chapter . Comp . T . Clark , I . P . Z ., returned thanks for the kind expressions of the M . E . Z ., and for the jewel , which he should prize and wear with pleasure , as it would remind him of the happy evenings he had spent in the chapter since his exaltation . He had no regret in leaving the chair , for he felt sure in resigning it to the present M . E . Z . and to Comp .

Hoit , who would follow , that the chapter would be well represented . The meetings of the chapter were always looked forward to with great pleasure , and he trusted to continue to enjoy that pleasure for many years to come . Comp . Adolphus Clark , P . Z ., also replied , after which " The Visitors " was given in cordial terms by the M . E . Z ., who said it was important to the welfare of the chapter that there should be visitors .

Comp . M . Christian , P . Z . S 60 , returned thanks for the kindly proposition and reception of the toast , and expressed his pleasure at the excellent work he had seen . He took that opportunity of thanking Comp . VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., for the many services he had rendered to the chapter . " The Treasurer and Scribe E . " was next given , in response to which Comp . Lee , P . Z ., Treas ., repeated what he

had said on so many previous occasions , that so long as he was connected with the chapter he would endeavour to promote its best interests . He would take care of the funds , and see that the chapter did not get into debt . Comp . J . H . Hoit , H ., replying for "The H . and J ., " said it had been a red-letter day for him , and he looked forward to the time when he should be in the First Principal's chair .

" The Officers " and the Janitor ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

HASTINGS . Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Castle Assembl y Rooms , on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Comps . C . W . Duke , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; T . Markwick , H . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . A . G . S ., acting J . ; Pearce , S . E . ; VV . T . Jordan , S . N . ; Hughes , P . S . ; W . S . Allen , ist A . S . ;

C . li . Botley , 2 nd A . S . ; Capt . Hennah , P . P . G . S . N . ; Dawes , P . P . G . J . ; Dr . Trollope , P . A . G . S . ; and Russell , Prov . G . Std . Br . Visitors : Comps . Lieut .-Gen . Randolph , G . Supt . ; Freeman , P . G . Std . Br ., and Prov . G . S . E . ; B . Roberts , P . G . J . ; and E . Histed , M . E . Z . 732 . Bros . J . Howell , jun ., and VV . Carless were exalted , and three proposals made . The Grand Superintendent gave the pedestal lecture in a very lucid manner . The following

companions were installed by Comp . Trollope with his usual ability : Comps . T . W . Markwick , Z . ; Rev . E . R . Currie , D . D ., H . ; R . Hughes , J . ; Pearce , S . E . ; Allen , S . N . ; Jordan , P . S . ; Botley , ist A . S . ; Edmed , 2 nd A . S . ; Rossiter , Treas . ; and J . Foster , Janitor . All business being ended , the companions adjourned to the banquet room , and were well served by Bro . Boyce . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

Royal Arch.

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Chapter ( No . 1793 ) . —A meeting was held at the Clarence Hotel on the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . C . Steven , P . CO ., M . E . Z . ; Collick , H . ; Sapsworth , J . ; H . Austin , S . E . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , S . N . ; ] . M . Marjason , ist A . S . ; E . VV . Warner , 2 nd A . S . ; W . T . Porter , D . C . ; C . F . W .

Sage , Or ? . ; Mitchell , Janitor ; R . VV . Forge , P . G . P . S ., I . P . Z . ; W . R . Plaford , J . P . Hoddinott , and others . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed . The S . E . read communications from theG . Supt ., Comp . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., the P . G . Second and Third Principals , stating their inability to be present , also a communication from the 1 . P . Z .,

asking the companions to accept a set of banners to mark the successful formation of the chapter and the termination of his year of office , for which a vote of thanks was accorded . The chapter was duly closed , after which Comp . Sage was most successful in taking a photographic group of the companions , which will shortly be published as the

companion picture to that of the lodge , the entire proceeds from the sale of copies being devoted to the Masonic Charities . It was incidentally announced that the Grand Superintendent had been pleased to intimate his intention to appoint the M . E . Z . as P . G . P . S ., and Comp . Porter , as P . G . Organist , at the forthcoming Provincial Grand Chapter , to be held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on the 12 th inst . at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . Henry Sadler , W . M . ; Dr . A . E . Barrett , S . W . ; F . Mason , J . W . j W . H . Kirby , Preceptor j H . H . Nuding , S . D . j T . de Courcey Meade , J . D . ; R . Home , I . G . ; D . G . Imlay , T . Hinks , P . T . Rutland , and W . Baker .

The lodge being opened , the minutes of the meeting held on the 5 th inst . were read and confirmed . Bro . Imlay having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed with great instructive effect by Bro . Sadler as W . M ., the charge after initiation being given . The 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Kirby , and the 5 th Section of the Second Lecture by

Bro . Sadler . A ballot was taken for Bro . H . H . Nuding , and this proving unanimous in his favour , a welcome was given him as a joining member . Bro . Nuding , who was present , responded in the heartiest of manners , assuring the brethren that what he had seen of them , and of the working as conducted at that lodge , would induce him to attend as regularly , and take as great a share in the working as would

lie within his power to do . On the W . M . rising for the first time , Bro . T . Hinks , of the Walsingham Lodge , was proposed and seconded as a joining member , as was also Bro . T . de Courcey Meade , of the St . Thomas ' s Lodge . Bro . Dr . A . E . Barrett was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing Thursday evening . He appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be a rehearsal of the Second ceremony and an explanation of the tracing board .

All business being ended , the lodge was closed . The Committee of this lodge have decided to continue the meetings throughout the summer months , the attendance hitherto having been so good as to warrant their anticipating a most successful summer season . They will be glad to welcome any brethren who wish to join , and announce that the working practised is strictly on the lines laid down by the Emulation Lodge of Improvement .

CAMDEN _ LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the new Masonic Rooms , adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 116 , High-street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . Bro . J . A . Shelton , presided as W . M ., and amongst those present were Bros . G . A . Pickering , S . W . ; H . R . Trant , J . W . ; James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; R . VV . Cartwright , S . D . ; W .

Fieldson , J . D . ; T . White , I . G . ; C Thomas , A . Weimbush , S . Lancaster , VV . Robin , Sec . ; G . Bird , and others . The ceremonies of the First and Second Degrees were rehearsed , accompanied by explanations by the Preceptor of a most instructive character . Bro . Pickering was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The fourth Thursday in this

month , the 26 th inst ., is "Preceptor ' s night , " and it is expected thnt Bro . Stevens will take the opportunity to expound at _ some length the most important points of ceremonial in the E . A . Degree . Visitors from London should leave the train ( South Eastern Railway ) at Lewisham Junction Station .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S ) .-A meeting was held on the 131 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros 7 F . Craggs , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; II . Blackman , J . W . ; ' ] . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . ; H . Foreman , I . G . ; VV . Copestone , G . Read , Dyne , and Reid .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Dyne offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Reid offering himself as a candidate for passing , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . G . Read , P . M . 511 , giving an explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Long , Sec , was elected as W . M . for the next meeting , viz ., Friday , the 27 th inst ., there being no meeting on Friday , the 20 th inst . It was proposed by the Preceptor , seconded by the J . W ., and supported by Bro . A . Williams , P . M ., that this lodge give their hearty congratulations to Bro . Long on his election to the chair of his mother lodge , No . 1275 . Bro . Long suitably replied , and there being no further Masonic business , the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when the following were present : Bros . Ives , P . M ., VV . M . ; Watts , S . W . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor , pro tern . ; Colley , Hon . Sec . j Ellis , S . D . j Langford , J . D . j Carlton , I . G . j Gaskell , P . M . j Antunovich , Austin , Wood , Theobald , Williams , Miller , Hole , Skinner , Larter , and others .