Provincial Meetings.

TWICKENHAM . Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The 94 th meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 12 th instant , at the Albany Hotel , when the following members were present : Bros . J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., W . M . ; Wm . Faulkner , I . P . M . ; D . Hart Davis , acting S . VV . ; J . Beresford Ryley , P . M ., acting J . W . ; F . Tallack , S . D . j

p . W . Tallack , J . D . ; H . T . Tallack , I . G . ; H . T . Perkins , p . C . ; H . Sannion , C . Kingsley Milbourne , G . L . Wingate , P . M ., Sec ; and F . G . Mitchell , acting Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , and other business discussed , Bro . C . Kingsley Milbourne was passed to the Degree of F . C . . On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the Treasurer , it was

resolved that tbe Tyler ' s fee of 15 / - be reduced to 10 / 6 , allowing him the sum of 2 / 6 for each initiate . The Secretary having read correspondence and the by-laws , the brethren proceeded to the election of the W . M . for the ensuing year , ancl the votes proved in favour of Bro . A . E . Carter , S . VV . Bro . J . Beresford Ryley , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and the Auditors were duly chosen . The Secretary read a

letter from Bro . Gilbert tendering his resignation as Tyler , which was accepted . On the motion of Bro . Tallack , duly seconded , it was resolved that Bro . F . G . Mitchell be elected Tyler for the ensuing year . The necessary notice of motion was given to amend by-laws as to Tyler's fee , and all business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment at the hotel .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Metropolitan / ifeeetings . Star Chapter ( No . 1275 ) . —The companions of tliis chapter met on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , and were in mourning for their late fellow in toil—Comp . Burnstead , P . Z . There were present Comps . Addington , M . E . Z . ; Hilton , P . Z ., as H . j Crook , ] . ; Capt . C . W . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . ; Fleck , P . S . j C . Meierhoff , ist A . S . ; T . Grummant ,

P . Z . ; Cowley , P . Z . ; North , Stone , Dr . Makeham , and FTThe following officers were unanimously elected for the ensuing year : Comps . Crook , M . E . Z . ; Benedetti , H . ; Carl T . Fleck , J . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . Meierhoff , S . N . ; C Woods , P . S . ; Fry , ist A . S . ; and Dr . Makeham , 2 nd A . S . Comp . Cant . Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., very ably proposed that aletter

of sympathy be sent to Mrs . Burnstead , expressing the deep sympathy of the companions with her in her ( and their ) great loss . Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., feelingly seconded the same , and it was carried with many marks of respect . The usual jewel was voted to Comp . Addington , M . E . Z ., for his earnest work in the past year . At the banquet which followed the only toast was that of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry . "

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

MOTTRAM . Integrity Chapter ( No . 320 ) . —A meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Junction Hotel , for the purpose of installing tlie Principals elect and investing the officers . Comps . F . Ikoadsmith , P . Z . 3 61 , P . P . A . G . Soj ., attended , and installed the Principals and invested the officers . He was

assisted by Comp . Mark Billinge , P . Z . 361 . The ceremony of installation was performed by Comp . Broadsmith in a very impressive manner , and gave the greatest satisfaction to the assembled companions . Comp . J . Wagstaffe , P . Z ., P . G . D . C , was the retiring M . E . Z . The newly-installed Principals are Comps . Hadfield , M . E . Z . ; Kinder , H . ; and Walker , J .

After the ceremony the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , prepared with great care by Mrs . Tinker , and 'he usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . We are informed that the number of the members of the

chapter is increasing , owing to some well-timed remarks made by Comp . Broadsmith some few months since , on the occasion of a visit paid by him and other distinguished brethren in Craft Masonry to the Loyalty Lodge at Mottram , " 1 connection with which the Integrity Chapter is held , and we trust the chapter will go on and prosper .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . 1 his prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the Jj > th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . the K w . R . F . Hosken , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; Lambert , P . Z ., ¦ ftting H . ; A . H . Gurney , J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; J ? -Jenkins , P . S . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., 2 nd A . S . ; the Rev .

° - 1 . H . Saunders , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; and others . Ihe minutes of the previous convocation having been Jj ad and confirmed , the following elections took place : V Ps . Dunkley , M . E . Z . ; Gurney , H . ; E . W . Jenkins , J ; 5 Capt . Walls , S . E . ; H . Jenkins , S . N . ; W . Taylor , : ¦' -, Treas . ; Lambert , P . S . j Capt . Bunn , ist A . S . j / oulmin , jun ., 2 nd A . S . j and Harrison , Janitor . A Past

i" nopal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . the Rev . R . F . Hosken , '" A . Communications , regretting inability to attend , were received from Comps . JR . H . Thrupp , P . G . H . j VV . Taylor , \ , '' " \ W . H . Saunders , P . Z . j Dunkley , P . P . G . Org . ; . - Jenkins , S . N . ; and others . . 1 he chapter was then closed , and the companions ad-Joumed to the banquet . 1 he customary toasts followed .

co M ' - ' . ornmon Council have voted a sum of £ 250 as a „ "tribution to the fund now being raised by the Fruiterers ' '" npany towards the encouragement of fruit growing in u » s country . __ ' is understood that Bro . Lord Charles Beresford has , j en appointed to the command of Her Majesty's ship W 1 v ntec !> one of our Mediterranean Fleet , and that his shin W '" * eave England ear ' y m December to join his

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HELSTON . St . Michael's Lodge ( No . 175 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , on VVednesday , the 16 th inst ., when Bro . VV . Trevenen was duly installed W . M . forthe ensuing year . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers : Bros . J . Rosewarne , I . P . M . , * J . O . EvaS . VV . j J . H . Willey , J . VV . j J . VV .

, C . Dudley , M . O . ; VV . J . Blaekwell , S . O . ; A . E . Ratcliffe , J . O . ; J . M . Richards , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Roberts , Sec . j W . J . James , S . D . ; T . B . James , J . D . ; Hugh Stephens , I . G . ; C . Hudson , P . M ., Chap . ; R . Dunstan , P . M ., R . of M . j J . Willey , P . M ., D . C . j R . Ralph , Stwd . ; and R . James , Tyler . A capital banquet was afterwards partaken of at Bro . Black-well ' s , Angel Hotel , under the presidency of the VV . M .

PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . —The first meeting of the above prosperous lodge since the installation of Bro . T . Ovenden as W . M . took place on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Mount Pleasant . The W . M ., who isa P . P . G . D ., presided , assisted by the following officers and others : Bros . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Capt .

G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . I . C ; G . Kenneday , P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; J . Whiteheart , P . P . G . I . C , J . W . ; C . Jolly , P . P . G . O ., M . O . ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . P . G . S . B ., S . O . j E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . j J . Farrier , Asst . Sec . ; J . Warren ,

S . D . ; F . Reed , P . G . I . G ., J . D . ; E . B . Hobson , D . C ; Col . Vansittart , I . G . ; G . Mallett , acting Tyler ; G . H . Porter , C . H . Canning , H . Towns , and H . Syer . The lodge having been opened , Bro . VV . J . Crowdy , 13 , who had already been approved , was advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M . The lodge was then closed , and , amid toast and song , a few short hours were thoroughly enjoyed .

PLYMOUTH . Temple Lodge ( No . 50 ) . —The annual meeting of this Iodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Princesssquare , on Tuesday evening , the 15 th inst ., to install Bro . George S . Strode Lowe , S . W ., as the W . M . for the year ensuing . The Installing Officers were Bros . James Gidley , P . M . 169 , P . G . T ., and H . Langmead , P . M . 16 P . P . G .

, Purst ., and a Board of Installed Masters , among whom were Bros . J . B . Gover , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . M . O . ; S . Jew , P . M . 66 ; J . R . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; R . Pengelly , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; George Whittley , P . M . 66 , P . P . A . G . Sec ; George Sercombe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; G . Sellick , P . M . P . P . A . G . Sec ; W . T . Christian , P . M . 251 , Grand Std . Br . England ; and VV . Allsford , P . M . 16 ,

P . P . G . M . O . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . T . Hocking , I . P . M . ; A . VV . Spinney , S . W . ; W . H . Dillon , J . W . ; W . King , M . O . ; S . J . Daniel , S . O . ; H . Reynolds , J . O . ; J . B . Gover , P . M ., Sec ; R . Pengelly , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Knight , Reg . of Mks . ; E . Radden , S . D . ; J . Goad , J . D . ; J . Burton , I . G . j Townsend , D . C . ; J . Keast , A . D . C ; George Whittley , P . M ., Org . ;

A . H . . Collings , Std . Br . j H . H . Searle and G . E . Sercombe , Stwds . j and VV . H . Phillips , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment rooms at the club , where an excellent supper was prepared by Bro . S . Harvey , Stwd ., and under the presidency of the W . M . a most pleasant evening was spent . Among the brethren present were Bros . VV . F . Westcott , S . W . 66 , and T . Reynolds Chaple , 169 .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . C . Coleman ,. W . M . ; VV . J . Mason , S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; A . Pozzati , S . D . ; W . T . Manktelow , J . D . ; H . J . Thomas , I . G . j F . Devin , Stwd . j R . H . Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; N .

Turner , P . M . 72 ; R . E . Cursons , A . E . Carter , L . Marks , E . Wehrle , J . R . Hill , A . Barrowdell , and VV . Belsham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Marks having answered the questions leading

to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Marks candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . F . Devin was elected a joining member . The S . W ., Bro . Mason , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . VV . G . Coat 7 W . M . ; J . Cummings , P . M ., S . VV . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec ; J . Davies , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . j G . Stockwin , I . G . j H . Purdue , P . M . j J . Pattison , C . J . C . Walker , R . Reed , W . J .

Coplestone , F . Craggs , E . Lucas , G . Ebbetts , E . Fox , W . Hide , and T . Stonnill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Stonnill having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed

in a very able and impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Cummings was duly elected VV . M . for the next meeting . It was unanimously resolved that the Fifteen Sections be worked by the brethren in this lodge of instruction on Friday , the 15 th prox . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., W . M . ; J . Davies , S . W . 269 , Preceptor 1791 , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . S 74 , Preceptor S 34 , J . VV . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1 425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . j

W . | J . Mason , VV . M . elect 1324 , S . D . j J . Cruttenden , J . D . j J . C . Conway , I . G . j A . Cadbury-Jones , Stwd . j J . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 j VV . J . Hakim , VV . M . 141 j C . G . Wetzlar , VV . M . elect 141 j C S . Mote , W . M . 1732 ; E . Storr , P . M . 167 , & cj D . Stroud , W . M . 16 37 , P . M . 55 , 2045 , and 2090 ; W . A . Scurrah , I . P . M . 167 , P . M . 2206 & c ; O . W . Battley , W . J . Millington , Major Ferris , A . B . Northcroft , H . Lindfield , VV . Jackman , J . V .

Woodman , J . N . Joseph , J . Corrie , T . Jobson , VV . J . Stretton , H . J . Thomas , and VV . R . Hatton . The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 2 nd and 3 rd Lectures were worked by the following brethren : 2 nd Lecture : ist Section , Bro . J . C . Conway ; 2 nd , Bro . W . J .

Mason ; 3 rd , Bro . J . Davies ; 4 th , Bro . C . C Wetzlar ; and 5 th , Bro . ' -J . Cruttenden . Third Lecture : ist Section , Bro . C S . Mote ; 2 nd , Bro . W . H . Chalfont ; and 3 rd , Bro . E . Storr . " A cordial vote of thanks was unanimousl y passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bros . Read , Davies , Sims , and the brethren who had worked the Sections . The compliment was acknowledged by Bro . Davies . Bro . Scurrah was elected a member . Bro . Read announced that Bro . E .

Storr would be a candidate for the office of Secretary ( should a vacancy occur ) of the Boys' School , and , as a very old member of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , was worthy of the support of the brethren . Bro . Storr expressed his gratitude to the brethren for the hearty way they had received the notification , and many promises of hearty support were given to him , and the good wishes of all for his success . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Loomes , VV . M . ; J . E . Sheffield , S . W . ; C . G . Gray , J . W . j Walter Hancock , Preceptorj J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . M . Scarlett , S . D . ; C Hiller , J . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; C . Isler , C . Weber , E . A .

Ronaasen , F . M . Sutter , C . J . Harrison , and C . G . Sparrow , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Ronaasen candidate . Bros . Ronaasen and Butter were elected members . Bro . Sheffield was elected VV . M . for the next

meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The balance sheet for the year , as audited by Bros . Loomes and Gray , was read , received , and adopted , and a vote of thanks to the officers for their services during the year was proposed by Bro . Sparrow , seconded and supported by Bros . Scarlett and Sheffield . The officers were then unanimously

reelected as follows : Bros . VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; and C . M . Coxon , Sec . After a very kindly expressed compliment to the Secretary for the manner in which he had looked after the interests of the lodge , and mutual congratulations on its improved condition , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; W . Lincoln , J . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; T . C Seary , Org . ; F . M . Noakes , acting Secretary ; T . W . Buxton , S . D . ; T . O . Fort , I . G . j

T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Lawrence , F . VV . Buxton , E . S . Berry , G . D . S . Rymer , C . Lambert , and Maurice Angell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Buxton assisted the Deputy Preceptor to work the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . Bro . Berry having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly

examined , entrusted , and retired . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . F . M . Noakes assisted the Deputy Preceptor to work the 5 th Section of the Lecture . The Deputy Preceptor assisted the Preceptor to work the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The lodge

was opened and closed in the Third Degree , and closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Fruen , VV . M . ; Baldwin , P . M ., S . W . ; Morgan , J . VV . ; Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Brown , S . D . ; Walker , J . D . ; Linsey , I . G . j Vickers , P . M . j Nicholson , P . M . j Petit , P . M . j Wehnert , Davies , Oldenon , Lamon , Siebert , and Behrens . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th Sections were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . 'The VV . M . rose for the lirst and second times , and Bro . Morgan was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and a vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Spiegel , P . M ., seconded , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for the able manner in which the VV . M . occupied the chair for the first time . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , VV . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . ; M . J . R . Dundas , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec ; VV . Middleweek , S . D . ; T . Treadwell , J . D . ; H . Armfield , I . G . j F . L . Chandler , P . M . j T .

Stentiford , A . B . Northcroft , and H . H . Burrington . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lod ge was opened and closed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . H . Burrington candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . G Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , and the 2 nd