Provincial Meetings.

Tyler ; C . H . Normanton , I . P . M . ; R . A . Eldershaw , P . M . ; Councillor Wm . Bagnall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Shorrock , P . M . ; T . Sawer , P . M . ; J . Cliffe , P . M . ; C . Duckworth , P . M . ; W . Aldred , P . M . ; I . Hill , P . M . ; and other members . Visitors : Bros . JohnChadwick , P . G . S . B . and Prov . G . Sec . E . Lanes . ; F . Hilton , P . M . 1458 . 1055 , and 2-uj" ! , Prov . G . D . C . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M . 1 G 3 ,

P . P . G . D . ; Councillor J . Bradshaw , 137 S . Prov . S . G . D . West Lanes . ; G . F . Smith , P . M . and W . M . 1045 , P . P . G . Stwd . Cheshire ; W . A . Brabner , W . M . 23 G 3 ; J . Robinson , W . M . 1219 ; Councillor S . Locke , P . M . 13 S 7 ; W . Hall , P . M . 13 S 7 ; E . W . Wollaston , I . P . M . 23 G 3 and P . M . 44 ; H . Nail , P . M . and Treas . 1375 , and S . D . 2363 ; C . H . Beever , W . M . 1375 and S . W . 2363 , and others .

After the usual routine business , Bro . Walter G . Bagnall , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . S . Bramwell , W . M ., Installing Master , and in due course was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was exceedingly well performed by the I . M ., who was assisted by Bro . Thomas with the working tools , Bro . Cliffe investing the officers , and Bros . Shorrock , Thomas , and W . Bagnali

delivering the usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . The ceremony was musical , and the various chants and the anthem "Behold how good and joyful " were pleasantly rendered by a choir , comprising Bros . Thomas , Shorrock , and Hinchcliff , assisted by Bros . Wollaston , Brabner , Hilton , and Nail , of 2363 , accompanied by Bro . Maxfield , Organist .

The new officers as changed from the previous year are Bros . Bretey , S . W . ; G . W . Thornhill , J . W . ; Williams , S . D . ; A . Stanley , J . D . ; Cliffe , P . M ., D . C . ; and J . Hinchcliff , l . G . The Chaplain , Treasurer , Secretary , Organist , and Tyler were re-invested and Bros . Gordon , Mawdsley , Stores , Hodgson , and Muir , were appointed Stewards .

In giving "Hearty good wishes , the Prov . G . Sec . complimented the J . W . on his work . He was pleased to see the outgoing Master installing his successor , and it was an example that might be usefully copied . He also spoke in satisfied words of the manner in which the Treasurer and Secetary performed their duties . After the ceremony , about 50 brethren sat down to a

well-arranged repast . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , " The Health of the Newly-Installed Master " was proposed by Bro . Bramwell in a neat speech , and was followed by " Here ' s to his Health , " admirably sung by Bro . Thomas . Bro . Bramwell referred to the fact that the W . M . was the son of the oldest subscribing member of

the lodge ( Bro . Councillor Wm . Bagnall ) , and having been initiated at the earliest possible age , and since then having gradually worked himself upwards , he was how probably the youngest Master in the province who had passed through the regular offices . The W . M . having suitably acknowledged the toast was followed by the Chaplain , who , in a few

appropriate words , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Bramwell , " and , on behalf of the lodge , presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past year , Bro . Bramwell thanked the lodge for the testimonial , he had done his best to give satisfaction to the brethren , and left

the chair with regret . The toasts of the " Past Masters" and "The Visitors " were duly honoured , and with the usual Tyler ' s toast a very pleasant evening was brought toa close , the visitors from the " Minnehaha Minstrel " Lodge having given much valuable assistance .

Palatine Lodge ( No . 2447 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was heid on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at Palatine Hotel . The success of this lodge has been very pronounced under the Mastership of Bro . Fred Broadsmith , W . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., who has such ability that the working is excellent and the prosperity great . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous

meeting were read and confirmed . Upon the election of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year taking place , Bro . H . J . Owen , S . W ., was unanimously elected by the brethren , whilst Bro . J . J . Tinker was again elected Treasurer . An Audit Committee was appointed . The ballot was taken for Mr . George W . Owen , and being favourable , he was initiated by the W . M ., who subsequently passed two candidates . The following brethren were present : Bros . Fred

Broadsmith , W . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; H . J . Owen , S . W . ; W . P . lames Fawcus , J . W . ; J . J . Tinker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . 1730 , Sec ; G . Graham , S . D . ; J . Newton , l . G . ; Spencer , Stwd . ; Sharpies , Hill , G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; Perry , P . M . ; Cooke , and several other brethren . Amongst the visitors present was Bro . J . J . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . On the whole it was a most successful meeting .

PLUM STEAD . Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —A meeting of theabove old lodge took place on the Sth inst . at Freemasons' Hall Mount Pleasant , under the gavel of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Adam Deans , and was a most pleasant and happy one , the fine working of the W . M . and his officers being the theme of universal approbation and eulogism .

The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Witts , Watts , and Barden , and , proving favourable , they were duly initiated . Bro . Littlewood was passed , and then the lodge was closed . After refreshment some splendid instrumental and vocal music was given between the toasts and necessary speeches , which was much enjoyed .

The following officers and visiting brethren , were present : Bros . W . J . Barnes , S . W . ; W . A . Anson , J . W . ; II . S . Syer , P . M ., Treas , ; T . Mutton , Sec . ; A . W . Russell , S . D . ; A . W . McOueen , J . D . ; W . Turton , l . G . ; B . Hancock , Org . ; G . " H . Davies , P . M . ; N . Brown , P . M . ; J . P . Moore , P . M . ; H . Grice , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Hon . P . M ., Sec , 1472 , 21 S 4 ; J . Bilton , W . M . 153 G ; T .

Hogg , W . M . 483 ; C . J . Clapham , W . M . 913 ; W . S . Edwards , P . M . 153 G ; J . Warren , P . M ., Sec . 700 ; R . Gooding , P . M . 153 O ; M . Bristow , S . W . 1345 ; j . V . Lee , S . W . 2399 ; II . Foster , 153 G ; A . Cunningham , S 71 ; E . M . Taylor , 913 ; F . Benstead , 700 ; C . King , 37 ; H . Parsons , 1837 ; E . Downe , 871 ; J . Threshie , 1 . S 1 G ; R . Fowler , 153 6 ; G . W . 'Tapp , 700 ; H . Pont , 1541 ; and E . A . Stretton , 1472 .

Provincial Meetings.

PLYMOUTH . Brunswick Lodge ( No . 159 ) . —On Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . W . S . Luscombe was installed as W . M ., Bros . H . Roberts , N . Radmore , B . S . Johns , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Mortimer , 159 ; and R . Pike , 230 , P . P . G . O ., being the Installing Officers . . The Board of Installed Masters also included Bros . H . Warren , J . Bartlett , C

Marshall , T . Stoner , R . Selmon , S . Jew , P . P . G . T . ; J . R . Lord , P . P . G . T ., P . G . D . C . ; P . G . L . Pearce , P . P . S . G . D . ; C . H . Cooper , P . P . J . G . D . ; T . Heath , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; C . Watson , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Hicks , 70 ; T . W . Soper , 105 ; W . E . Chapell , 15 G ; G . Dunsterville , 1 S 9 ; W . Allsford , J . Viggers , R . Carter , 202 ; W . L . Rattenbury , F . Orchard , 230 ; J . W . Foster , 1099 ; A . Trout , 1205 ; W . Sweet , J . J . C . C . Elliott , R . Burt , J . Bray ,

1212 ; S . J . Heard , 1255 ; G . Milford , W . H . W . Macey , J . T . Rook , 1 S 47 ; and C . E . Matthison , 2025 . The officers invested were Bros . H . Roberts , I . P . M . ; W . Smeath , S . W . ; 1 . Endicott , J . W . ; T . Stoner , Chap . ; H . Mortimer , Treas . ; N . Radmore , Sec . ; J . Dyer , S . D . ; I . Corrick , J . D . ; R . F . Davis , D . C . ; W . J . Burton , A . D . C ; W . Cutler , Org . ; J . Spurr , l . G . ; J . Ball , G . E . Eden , J . H . Foot , and G . Ellery , Stewards ; and J . Bartlett , Tyler .

SOUTHPORT . Unity Lodge No . 613 ) . —The installation took place on Moday the nth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Low-street , the brethren assembled at the hour appointed , and the lodge was opened by Bro . T . Marsden , W . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was discussed and adopted , leaving a

balance of nearly £ Go . Bro . Marsden , who installed his successor , appointed the Installing Officers as follows : Bro . J . W . Barrow , P . P . G . D ., as S . W . ; Bro . J . C . Robinson P . P . G . D . of C , as J . W . ; Bro . Richard Sharrock , P . Asst . G . D . of C , as l . G . Bro . George Harford . S . W . ( W . M . elect ) , was presented by Bro . Tom Adams , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and Bro . John Hatch , P . G . S ., and after

the usual formula he was inducted into the honourable chair . In a very clever manner , Bro . Max Boyd , P . M ., presented the working tools in each respective Degree . Bro . S . Kershaw , P . M . invested and addressed all the officers . Bro . Kershaw has been to our knowledge a most ardent student and exponent of the working of Freemasonry for the last iS years , and it seems to-day

he is as fresh and brilliant in his ritual as ever he was ; and we wonder that such a bright light has never come more extensively prominent in the Province of West Lancashire , more especially as he is the oldest subscribing member of the lodge , He also gave the addresses to the W . M ., wardens , and brethren . The f ollowing officers were invested for the ensuing

year : Bros . T . T . Marsden , I . P . M . ; R . W . T . Hatch , S . W . ; J . 0 . Piatt , J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Gardner , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; T . Adams , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; J . T . Gale , P . M ., Sec ; S . Bramwell , S . D . ; W . R . Hartley , J . D . ; G . Duxlield , D . C ; W . Wilkinson , Org . ; J . J . Broome , l . G . ; B . Purser , A . A . W , Phillios , C F . Webster , and W . Derry , Stewards ;

G . Rockliffe , Tyler ; andS . Kershaw , P . M ., Almoner . The ceremony was fully choral , and Bro . Walter Wilkinson , Organist of the lodge , presided , and directed the musical portion , and also gave a beautiful solo , " Be tbou faithful unto Death . " The following generous resolutions , proposed by Bro . Tom Adams , and seconded by Bro . John Hatch , were unanimously carried : 20 guineas be voted tolthe R . M . I .

for Girls ; 10 guineas to the Alpass , and 15 guineas to the West Lancashire Educational Institution . But Charity has alwajsbeen a most prominent part in the good old Lodjeof Unity . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed . Subsequently a banquet took place in the large dining hall of the building , which had been admirably served by

Bro . George Rockliffe and Mrs . Rockliffe . The toast list was admirably got up , and a most varied programme was much enjoyed by all present . The music , both instrumental and vocal , was of the highest order , more especially we would give praise to Bro . Horsfall , late of the Carl Rosa Opera Company , whose rendering of his songs was very admirable . The instrumentalists were

Bros . James Hesketh , P . M . ( English concertina ) , George Hesketh ( piano ) , J . F . Roberts , P . P . G . D . C . ( first violin ) , Connard ( second violin ) , T . W . Chambers , P . M . (' cello ) , and Tom Whitehead , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ( double bass ) . The vocalists were Bros . R . W . T . Hatch , S . W ., Walter Wilkinson , Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org ., Horsfall , Wm . Derry , and recitation from Bro . J . F . Roberts .

The following is a list of those who were present Bros . T . Marsden , W . M . ; M . D . Boyd , I . P . M . ; S . Kershaw , P . M . ; Giles Blundell , P . M . ; Thos . Haywood , P . M . ; John Hatch , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . Harford , S . W . ; R . W . T . Hatch , J . W . ; T . Adams , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; John T . Gale , P . M ., Sec ; James O . Piatt , S . D . ; Sidney Bramwell , J . D . ; W . Roland Hartley , I . G . ; W . Wilkinson , Org . ; J . J . Browne , A . Phillips ,

C . F . Webster , B . Purser , G . Rockliffe , J . B . Taylor , Fred Holt , F . Marling , T . Brattin , Andrew Brown , J . Peace , J . T . Bennett , A . S . Robson , G . Rotherham , E . Pritchard , Walter Connard , W . M . 2325 ; J . B . Cotton , C Watson , P . M . ; Mark Newsome , P . P . S . G . D . ; Wm . Derry , and Joseph Horrocks . Visitors : Bros . F . J . Moody , J . H . Barrow ,. P . P . G . D . ; John C Robinson , P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Ormerod , F . E . Chambers , P . M . ; and T . Williams , W . M . 2295 .

SUNDERLAND . Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous old lodge , formerly the Sea Captain's lodge , was held at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Alfred Grundy , was in the chair , and among those present were Bros . Wm . Birch , I . P . M . ; Millican Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; R .

Hudson , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . S . ; Jos . Robson Pattison , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; Jos . Robson Cutter , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . C Moor , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Robert Singleton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . H . Leech , P . M . 97 ; R . W . Halfm ' ght , P . M ., W . M . 949 , P . P . G . T . ; W . Biggam , W . M . So ; James Lee , W . M . 2039 ; Hartley Campbell , I . P . M . 13 S 0 ,

P . J . G . D . ; Wm . Vincent , P . M . 94 , and other brethren and visitors . 'The W . M . elect , Bro . Win . C . Readhead , S . W ., was presented by Bro . J . K . Cutter , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., for installation . The ceremony of installing Bro . Readhead in the chair of K . S ., as well as the delivery of the subsequent addresses , were very ably delivered by Bro . Alfred Grundy ,

Provincial Meetings.

W . M ., who in due course was invested as I . P . M . by the newly-installed W . M ., who appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . R . Lee , S . W . ; Thomas Robinson , F . I . S ., J . W . ; J . Robson Cutter , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Treas . ; W . J . Robinson , Sec ; T . Shirnmins , S . D . ; Wm . M . Render , J . D . ; R . Singleton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; J . F . Napier , l . G . ; A . Paris and J . W . Hodgson , Stewards ; and Thomas Grieve , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , Tyler . The usual

donations to the local and Masonic Chanties were passed , on the motion of Bro . J . R . Cutter , Treasurer . The hearty congratulations of Prov . Grand Lodge were expressed by Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . S ., and by several visiting brethren on behalf of their respective lodges to the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Readhead . The lodge was afterwards closed . In the evening the annual banquet was held at the Grand

Hotel , Bridge-street , when there was a large company . The W . M ., Bro . Wm . C Readhead , presided , and was supported by Bros . R . Hudson , J . R . Pattison , T . M . Watson , J . R . Cutter , W . Birch , R . Singleton , 1 . H . Leach , J . Lee , W . Biggam , Walter Beattie , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . G . Marshall , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; A . T . Shepherd , W . M . 13 S 9 ; John Robinson , I . P . M . 13 S 9 ; F . S . Cowper , PM ,

2039 , P . G . S . of W . ; and others . In the course of the evening the several Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . S ., responded for " The Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " and Bro . J . R . Pattison , P . M . ; P . S . G . W ., proposed "The Health of the Newly-Installed Master , Bro . Readhead , " who suitably responded . A very pleasant evening was spent .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Gilson , W . M . ; Russell , S . W . ; Elson , J . W . ; W . W . Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; J . N . Bate , S . D . ; J . Mitchell , J . D . ; Windsor , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; and Steele , P . M . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Steele as candidate . •Bro . Elson gave the charge . The ceremony of passing was announced , and Bro . Steele answered the necessary questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , nnd Bro . Steele duly passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were

collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him for his excellent work in the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Russell was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight . He returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Jesse Collins , P . M ., W . M . ; John Davies , P . M ., S . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , J . W . ; Geoige Read , P . M . LP . M . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; Joseph Cox , S . D . ; Robert Reid , J . D . ; H . Pearson , l . G . ; W . Hinds ,

Stwd . ; W . Beattie , E . W . Dennis , H . Schanen , D . Cronin , R . Uniacke , W . Hinds , W . W . Williams , W . Hide , W . G . Bennett , James Banks , R . Josey , P . M ., H . Bone , G . C . Stafford , H . Clark , W . C . Dickey , H . Blackman , and H , Lovendahl . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Sections of

the First Lecture were worked by Bros . H . Bone , W . Hide , W . Hinds , VV . W . Williams , J . C . Stafford , Jesse Collins , P . M ., and Robert Reed . Votes of thanks were passed to the Section workers and Bro . Jesse Collins for their excellent services on this occasion . Bros . W . Beattie , W . G . B . Bennett , and H . Lovendahl were elected joining members . The lodge then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the lyth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . H . Wadcoat , W . M . ; W . Rapley , S . W . ; G . T . Peall , J . W . ; J . W . Clarke , Acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; H . J . Kimbell , S . D . ; E . T . Woodman , J . D . ; J . T . Frost , I . G . ;

G . H . Cox , P . F . Holmden , R . Phili p Upton , M . T . Tuck , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; R . Loomes , and Milton Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First . The ceremony of initiation was

then rehearsed , Bro . Cox being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . -Loomes being the candidate . Bto . _ Rapley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for his services in the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1 G 77 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Northampton Arms , 205 Goswell-road , E . C , when there were present Bros . Dr . Frye , W . M . ; Woolgar , P . M ., S . W . ; A . White , J . W . ; C . Weedon , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Dimes , Sec ; j . Mansell , S . D . ; J . W . Doubtfire , J . D . ; J . D . Spiers , l . G . ; and several orhers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Edmonds , P . M ., answered the questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the usual number of times , and Bro . Woolgar , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . J . J . Mackay , W . M . 17 G 7 , W . M . ; E . W . Denniss , W . M . elect 210 S , S . W . ; W . R . Flack , J . W . ; W . Hillier , W . M . 13 GG , acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; Walter Wesche , S . D . ; J . J . Rumbal , J . D . ; J . J . Gething , I . G . ; and other brethren .