Provincial Meetings.

Todd , S . D . j VV . T . Tindall , J . D . j W . Bi . ggin , I . G . j E . VV . Nightingale , Org . j andT . RackleyandT . Burlinson , Stwds . The VV . M ., in his address to the lodge , urged upon his brethren the great , need there vvas for the increased exercise of the great principle of the Order—Charity—and asked their support for their own Benevolent Institutions and for the local movement tor the furnishing of a ward in

the Hartley Alemorial Wing of the Infirmary . He then received "Hearty good wishes" from representatives of lodges on the Wear , Tyne , and Tees . The following brethren honoured the lodge with their presence : Bros . R . Shadforth ( the Mayor ) , P . P . S . G . D . ; Bain , 949 J Halfnight , 949 j Kirtley , 949 j Singleton , 97 j Wake , 97 j I . D .

Todd , 94 j Marshall , 97 j Brown , 2039 j Horner , 949 j T . Wade , 13 S 9 ; McLaren , 97 ; Huirer , Hamburg ; and Moffett , 240 . The annual banquet vvas afterwards held , vvhen the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given , and some excellent music rendered .

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge vvas held on VVednesday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons'Hall , Queen-street , when there were present Bros . J . W . H . Swan , W . M . ; J . Scarborough , I . P . M . j George Craven , S . W . ; William Mason , J . W . ; R . Punshon , Treas . ; J . D . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Secj VV . Vincent , S . D . j I . I . B . Wilson , l . D . j T . G .

Garrick , P . M ., D . C . j J . Stafford , Stwd . j John Potts , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . j [ ohn Riseborough , P . M ., P . P . G . P . j W . Dawson , P . M ., P . G . P . j E . Sutherst , P . M . ; J . Dixon , P . M . j G . Wanless , P . M . ; W . H . Sharp , P . M . ; Martin Douglas , L . Gray , j . Steadman , W . G . Hetherington , W . Clayton , W . D . Thompson , T . P . Bottom , T . Moon , G . Simey , J . P . Corlett , J . I . Glaholm , Al . Cohen ,

H . J . Rideout , A . AIcGregor , N . Richardson , and J . VV . Govvdy . Also the following visitors : Bros . R . Kinmond , P . M . So , P . P . G . P . j T . Gibbons , S . D . Soj ] . Hudson , W . M . Soj M . Douglass , P . M . So , P . P . J . G . D . j Richard Todd , S . W . Soj E . T . Clark , Soj J . R . Patterson , P . M . 97 , P . A . G . Secj H . Friend , 97 j T . AL Watson , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . D . j J . R . Cutter , S . W . 97 j R . Singelton

P . M . 97 , P . P . G . D . j H . CJepps , 19 , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Henry P | esch , 240 ; C E . Trickett , 492 ; G . F . Borman , 556 ; M . Bell , 949 ; Edwin Hirst , 949 ; G . W Bain , W . M . 949 , P . G . Reg . ; B . Swain , Tyler 949 ; S . Payn , P . AL 133 ; A . M . Chatt , I . G . 13 S 9 ; J . Robinson , J . D . 13 S 9 ; H . H . Pinkney , P . M . 1389 , P . J . G . D . ; E . T . Shields , 1427 ; W . A . Priestley , I . P . AI . 2039 ; W . Lee ,

2039 ; R . A . Brown , W . M . 2039 ; and J ° h n Deans , P . M . 2039 . ¦ The lodge was opened , and Mr . E . J . Weatherley vvas initiated and passed . Bro . Scarborough , P . M ., presented Bro . G . Craven , S . W ., W . M . elect , to the Installing Alaster , Bro . Thos . G . Garrick , P . M ., D . of C , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony vvas performed in a most admirable manner . The W . AI . then invested his

officers as follows : Bros . J . W . H . Swan , I . P . M . ; W . Mason , S . W . ; VV . Vincent , J . W . j R . Punshon , Treas . j J . D . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Secj J . J . B . Wilson , S . D . ; W . D . Thompson , J . D . j J . Scarborough , P . M ., D . ofC ; E . T . Shields , ' Org . ; W . G . Hetherington , I . G . j and T . Surtees , Tyler . After " Hearty good wishes" from visiting brethren , the

lodge vvas closed . The brethren afterwards proceeded to the Palatine Hotel , where the banquet vvas held , the VV . M . in the chair , the vice-chairs being occupied by the S . and J . Wardens . After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been drunk , The toast of "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Todd , P . M ., Sec , enthusiastically received , and suitably responded

to by Bro . Craven . The " I . P . M . " vvas proposed in a happy manner by Bro . VV . Dawson , P . M ., and duly acknowledged . "The Installing Alaster , " proposed by Bro . Potts , P . AL , in an able mannner , vvas responded to by Bro . Garrick , P . M ., who also replied for the Masonic Charities , of which he is the representative , and on whose behalf he made a powerful appeal .

"The Present and Past Officers " vvas proposed by Bro . J . R . Pattison , P . A . G . Sec , and replied to by the Senior and Junior Wardens and by the I . G . " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . Punshon , Treas ., vvas responded to by representatives of the various lodges present . A very enjoyable evening , interspersed with songs by

several brethren , vvas brought to a close . A pleasing incident took place during the banquet . About S p . m . a telegram vvas received from a brother resident in Swansea wishing the brethren a happy evening , thus showing the brotherly feeling existing amongst Alasons , that though , distant upwards of 300 miles in the flesh , he vvas present in the spirit .

WALTON-ON-NAZE . Arnold Lodge ( No . 1799 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the ioth instant , at the Clifton Hotel , vvhen there vvere present Bros . J . M . Scarlett , W . AL ; H . Wilkinson , S . W . ; G . Groocock , J . VV . ; Rev . Geo . Nugee , P . P . G . Chap . Aliddx ., Chaplain ; E . Osmond , Treas . j R . H . Scott , P . AL , P . P . A . G . S ., Sec : Walter

Sutton , S . D . j C . P . King , J . D . j J . H . Harman , I . G . j James , Tylerj Charles Hempson , P . AL , P . P . A . G . D . C . j Henry Finer , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . j G . Canler , P . M . j Wm . Finer , P . AL j A . G . Rickarby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; E . Dorling , P . M ., P . P . G . Sec . Suffolk ; Schofield , Pollard , Alfred Purvis , and others . Visitor : Bro . W . F . Read , 2063 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . VV . A . Budden and Air . Alfred Purvis , and proving unanimous , the latter being present , was duly initiated , the ceremony being splendidly worked by the W . M . and officers . The name of another candidate for initiation at the next lodge meeting

having been handed in , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts vvere given and responded to , and during the evening a programme of vocal music vvas carried out by Bros . H . Wilkinson , C . P . King , and others , to the great enjoyment of the brethren .

YORK . Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A regular meeting was held on Monday , the gth inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate . Present : Bros . Geo . Chapman , W . AL j S . J . Dalton , I . P . M . j VV . Brown , P . AI . j W . B . Dyson , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; W . Lackenby , S . W . ; W . Storry , J . W . j G . Balmford , P . M .,

Provincial Meetings.

' Ireas . j J . Kay , Sec ; f . H . Shonksmith , S . D . ; P . Pearson , J . D . ; F . VV . Halliwell , Stwd . ; W . S . Child , Org . ; J . Starkey , F . H . Vaughan , A . Chapman , W . A . Pike , J . T . Chambers , C . Pinder , A . Archer , J . Horner , A . Bellerby , and others . The business of the Iodge was the passing to the Second

Degree of Bro . Hollander . Before the closing of the lodge , Bro . Brown , P . M ., presented , on behalf of Bro . Whytehead , P . AI . ( who vvas prevented from attending by indisposition ) , a framed set of Finche's Masonic hieroglyphs , for which a hearty vote of thanks vvas passed . Two joining members and one candidate for initiation vvere proposed , and the lodge vvas closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ipuovnncial flfoeetinas . GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held on Thursday , the 12 th instant , vvhen there vvere present Comps . Robt . Whitfield , Z . ; John Wood , P . Z ., as H . j Wm . Brown , J . j M . Corbett , P . Z ., Treas . j VVm . AL Pybus , S . E . ; M . H . Dodd , P . Z . 240 , as S . N . j Thos . R . Jobson , P . S . j R .

Stewart , ist A . S . j H . Carrick , 2 nd A . S . j R . Ferry , Org . j R . H . Holme , Stwd . j T . R . Short , T . Stelling , J . Curry , Janitor , and others . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Wm . Towers , 48 , he was duly exalted into the Degree by Comp . R . Whitfield , Z . The lecture of the third chair vvas delivered by Comp . Wm . Brown , J . A candidate vvas afterwards proposed , and the chapter vvas closed .

JERSEY . Harmony Chapter ( No . 244 ) . —This old and transpontine chapter , the oldest and most numerous in the province , held its usual quarterly meeting on Monday , the 9 th inst ., in the chapter room at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , on which occasion the following assembled : Comps . Frederick Vincent , M . E . Z . j P . G .

Hamilton , H . j John T . Baker , J . j Peter Bais , P . Z ., Treas . j J . W . Hamling , S . E . j J . C . Barrette , S . N . j H . Elliott , P . S . ; George Coutauche , A . S . ; J . A . Balleine , E . Oldridge , ' Thomas Leat , P . Z . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . S . ; Elias B . Le Bas , S . Gilley , P . Z . 491 ; E . 'H . Drake , Fred . J . Godfrey , and George Rogers , Janitor . Visitors : E . L . Bisson , 491 ; J . C . Marette ,

Z- 590 ; John T . Baal , P . Z ; 244 . ; and others . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation vvere read by the S . E . and unanimously confirmed , after which the ballot vvas taken for and on behalf of Bros . C . Richardson , 1003 , and Guibert , 958 , and proved unanimous in their favour . Bros . Guibert and J . H . Taylor , 1003 , previously accepted , being in attendance ,

vvere exalted into the Royal Arch Degree by Comp . T . Vincent in such an able manner as to be admired by all present , the ceremony being performed by the Principals and officers in a most impressive way . The lectures of the Principals vvere listened to with attention . After the exaltation the election of Principals and officers for the ensuing year vvas proceeded with , with the following result : Comps .

P . G . Hamilton , L . ; John 1 . Baker , H . ; hred . J . Godfrey , J . ; Peter Bois , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . W . Hamling , S . E . ; H . Elliott , S . N . ; J . A . Balleine , P . S . ; and Geo . Rogers , Janitor . Two Auditors vvere appointed . All business being disposed of , and after " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the convocation vvas closed .

lhe companions met in the large banqueting room to partake of refreshment , which vvas served under the personal superintendance of Comp . Geo . Rogers , the custodian of the temple . The customary toasts received full justice , and the proceedings vvere throughout of a very enjoyable nature .

La Cesaree Chapter ( No . 590 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this prosperous chapter vvas held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in the conclave room at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , vvhen the following companions were present : Comps . C . Marette , AI . E . Z . ; T . Leat , P . Z ., as H . ; E . Bree , J . j J . G . Renouf , Treas . ; P . VV . Binet , P . Z ., S . E . j O . Dodge , S . N . ; J . C .

Barrette , P . S . j Rev . C . Picot , L . Verdier , and G . Rogers , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . A . Balleine , P . S . 244 j E . L . Bisson , 491 j O . Dodge , 491 j L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . S . 244 ; J . Gray , P . Z . 491 ; J . VV . Hamling , S . E . 244 ; and others . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . There being no

candidate for exaltation , the chapter vvas formed into one for instruction , and the ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . L . Verdier acting as candidate . The ceremonies vvere most ably performed by the above officers , and the lectures of the Three Principals vvere given in an effective and eloquent manner . Comps . Marette , Leat , Rev . C . Picot , and Bree are evidently Royal Arch Masons of

considerable talent and experience . We are also pleased to hear that the chapter is nourishing . The " Hearty good wishes" of the visitors having been expressed , the convocation vvas closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , where the after proceedings were conducted in the happy manner usual amongst the companions of this chapter . The usual Royal Arch toasts were gone through .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HERTFORD . Hertford Lodge ( No . 3 66 ) . —A lodge o emergency vvas held on the 12 th inst ., at the Town Hall . Present : Bros . J . R . Cocks , P . J . G . O ., W . M . ; T . S . Carter , P . J . G . W ., I . P . AI . ; J . Chalmers-Hunt , S . VV . ; the Rev . C . VV . Harvey , P . G . C , I . W . ; and the following provincial Meetings .

visitors : Bros . C . E . Keyser , P . J . G . W . ; C . B . Cooper , and Shirley . The lodge being opened , Bro . Keyser took the chair of W . AL , and advanced Bros , the Rev . VV . Alills , the Rev . P . Deedes , and W . H . Norris in a very able manner . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

JOPPA LODGE ( No . iSS ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Emanuel , W . AL ; Richardson , S . VV . ; J . Dancyger , J . VV . ; H . Saqui , S . D . ; A . J . AIarks , J . D . ; and P . Cohen , I . G . The lodge vvas opened , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cohen candidate . The brethren assisted Bro . Richardson to work the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge vvas then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . E . Lucas , W . AI . j J . H , Cummings , P . M ., S . W . j F . Craggs , J . VV . j James Sims , P . M ., Preceptorj A . Williams , W . M . 2090 , Treas . j Scharien , S . D . j VV . VV . Williams , J . D . j Wake , I . G . j T . Jobson , and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the Jceremony of initiation rehearsed in a very commendable manner . A

brother having offered himself as a candidate for passing , vvas examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cummings vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The sum of 10 S . vvas voted from the funds for the relief of a distressed brother , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on . Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . j J . C . Conway , S . W . j C . G . Wetzlar , W . AL 141 , J . W . j Rev . AL Haines , Chap , j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptorj H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Secj A . Toley , S . D . j J . R . Hatton , J . D . j

VV . J . Millington , I . G . j H . Campbell , Stwd . ; VV . | . Cuff , VV . M . 51 r ; J . V . Woodman , H . Windeatt , B . G . Williams , J . H . Taylor , 0 . W . Battley , and T . Middleweek . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Taylor being the

candidate . The VV . M . gave the charge , also the explanation of the tracing board . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Batley being the candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Conway vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting—the officers to De

in rotation . A vote of thanks vvas unanimously passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Cruttenden for his able rendering of the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Cruttenden acknowledged the compliment , and said he was highly gratified at the critical remarks that had fallen from Bro . Haines . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No .. 1471 ) . —The usual . weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , vvhen there vvere present Bros . H . Jenkins , W . M . j A . Wolter , S . W . j S . Napper , J . W . j Walter Hancock , Preceptor j C . M . Coxon , Sec j J . E . Sheffield , S . D . j R . Loomes , J . D . j T . Williams , I . G . j C . G . Gray , C Weber , E . J . Harrison , C Isler , and

Benton . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Isler candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were then worked , and the VV . AI . assisted Bro . Hancock to work the 4 th Section . Bro . Wolter vvas elected W . M . for the

next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks vvas passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to the VV . M ., Bro . Perkins , for having attended specially for the purpose of working the Sections of the First Lecture , the occasion being one of interest to the brethren , this lodge being strictlj confined to ceremonial working . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed , and adjourned untill the 31 st inst .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., vvhen there vvere present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . AL ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; J . Woodward , S . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . AL Noakes , acting as Secretary ; W . J . Thrussell , Org . j H . Luff , S . D . j R .

Hovenden , J . D . j G . A . Berghoiz , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tylerj R . Groves , R . E . Cursons , E . J . Berry , C Lambert , John S . Cater , and others . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the ist Section , and the Deputy Preceptor the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . E . J . Berry having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , vvas duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed thc Degree of AI . AL The Preceptor vvorked-the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week ,

and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising tor the third time , on the motion of the Preceptor , seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes , it vvas proposed that Bro . J . Evans , W . M . of the Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 , be given permission to work the ceremony of installation at the next meeting , hc being anxious to install his successor—carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . J . Bartlett , W . M . ; J . Powell , S . VV . ; J . C . Conway , J . W . ; E . Rogers , P . AL , Preceptor { pro tern . ); W . I . Mason , Secj J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; H . Armfield ,

J . D . j Al . Rosenberg , l . G . j F . L . Chandler , P . M . j G . Gardner , R . H . Broom , H . D . Smith , H . Foskett , and W . R . Hatton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Broom candidate .