Strand Lodge, No. 1987.

brook T . G ., J . D . Simmonds , F . S . Israel , C . F . Hewlett , E . J . Westwood , Walter G . Fernley . P . M . ' s Bros . S . IT . Webb , Joseph Shacked , W . C . Hollands . After preliminaries , tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Simmonds candidate . The L ^ dge opened in the

second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Lashbrook candidate . Bro . Israel was instructed in the questions leading to the third degree , and in due course the third ceremony

was rehearsed . Bro . Israel , Lodge Kilwinning , Greenock , was elected a member . Bro . Gildersleeve was appointed W . M . for ensuing week . All labour ended , the Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned to Wednesdav next , at 7 o ' clock .

Manchester Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 179 . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 3 rd instant , at the Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Tottenham-court-road . Bros . Harvey W . M ., Thorn S . W ., Greenway J . W ., Treadwell Acting Secretary . Nickolls S . D ., Mnlvey J . D ., R . J . Haraell I . G ., Koester Preceptor , J . R . Harnell ,

Hemming , Brinkman , & c . Lodge was opened in duo form , and minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . R . Harnell acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree . In conformity with the bye-laws the W . M . was invited to rehearse tho ceremony of raising .

Bro . Treadwell offering himself as candidate , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony was next ably rehearsed . Lodge was closed in tho third and second degrees . Bro . J . R . Harnell , of the Zetland Lodge , No . 511 , was

elected a member . Bro . Thorn was unanimously chosen to occupy the chair for the ensuing week . The Preceptor will work the Fifteen Sections on the first Saturday in November . All Masonic business being ended , Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . V . Wing W . M ., Sperring S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Andrews ( Preceptor ) Treas ., C . E . Botley Sec , Bailey S . D ., J . H . Hughes J . D ., Toy I . G . ; Bros . Botley , Turner , & c . After the minutes of meeting held on 18 th September were road , confirmed and signed , the coremonv of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Botlev

candidate . Bro . A . Turner answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree and the ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was opened and closed in the third degree , and then in the second . Bro . Monson was elected W . M . for 9 th October . Lodge was then closed in due form , and adjourned .

Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —At the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 Praert-street , Paddington , W ., on Monday , the 5 th instant . Tnere wore present—Bros . F . Chandler Worshipful Blaster , R . Cursons Senior Warden , J . C . Conway J . W ., G . Read P . M . 511 Treasnrer , H . Dchane P . M . 1543 Secretary ,

W . Middleweok S . D ., M . J . Green J . D ., A . Cornwall Steward , E . F . Ferris I . G . ; P . M . ' s W . II . Chalfont 1425 , H . Purdne 733 , D . Gellion 1425 , W . Craig 1425 , A . E . Glad well 172 , Capt , A . Nicols 1794 , nho Bro * . C . S . Mote , J . Cruttonden , W . A . D-ath , A . G . Boswell , E . C . Mulvey , J . H . Wood , J . C . Altaian , Capt . II . Andrews , G . Dickenson ,

0 . W . Battley , D . Strond , A . Hardy . Visitor—2 ? . Fendick S . W . 142 R . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Altniau candidate . Bro . Cursons wan elected W M . for next meeting . Bro .

Fendick was elected a member . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dobbin for the use of his room ; to bo entered on the minutes . It was then agreed that tho Lodgo meet for tho future at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-gardens , Porchester-road , W , The Lodge was closed until tho 12 th inst .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 28 th ult ,, at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , High , bnry , N . Present—Bros . Turner W . M ., Richardson S . W ., Snook J . W . , Bonlton acting Secretary , Fluck S . D ., Western acting Pre . ceptor , and several other brethren . Lodge was opened iu the first

and second degrees . Brother Garner as a candidate for raising answered the qnestions and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the third , resumed to tho first degree , and closed in due form .

On Monday , 5 th inst ., Bros . Kirk W . M ., Lynn S . W ., Flnck J . W .. Collingridge Secretary , Stockhall S . D ., Frayer J . D . , Gamer I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Snook candidate . Lodgo was opened

m the second degree and tho ceremony of passing rehearsed , Brother Weeden acting as candidate , Lodgo was resumed to the fiivt degree , and after electing a member , of tho Citadel Lodge , and appointing Bro . Lynn W . M . for Monday next , Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , ' No . 2012 . — On Saturday , 3 rd insr ., at th- Hampshire Ho- j Hotel , King Street , Hammeramitb , Bros . Pricn W . M ., Wdli .-ttns S . W .. Brow ,, J . W ., Johnson See ., Purdue S . D ., Williams J . D ., Woods I . G ., Weeks Tyler ; also Bros . Westly ( Preceptor ) , W'ttg , Meyers , Stroud , Tipper , Sims ,

Furze . After tho formal opening , Bro . Preceptor We . stloy , assisted by the brethren , worked tho second and third sections of the first lecture . The W . M . rehearsed tho eoioinony oi' initiation , and then , assisted by the br- threri , worked tho fourth- section of the first lectnre . Lodge closer ) in perfect harmony . The meeting was adjourned to this day ( Saturday ) at 7-30 p . m .

Strand Lodge, No. 1987.

Portsmouth Temperance Lodge , No . 2088 . —On 2 nd inst ., Captain Ward , R . A ., W . M .- , was entertained by the Officers and brethren at a farewell banquet , at the Officers' House , Grand Parade , he having received an appointment at Gibraltar . Captain Ward ' s services to the Lodge were warmly enlogised by tbe S . W . ( Bro . Palmer ) and others , who expressed hearty good wishes for his future health and happiness .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WORKED By the Members of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 , at the Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 27 th inst ., at sew . n o ' clock precisely . Bros . Christian W . M . 860 W . M .,

Wafckinsonl 728 S . W ., Clark W . M . 1178 J . W ., Brasted P . M . 1524 T . P . M First Lectnre—Bros . Caperoe , Rose , Marsh , Edward " , Clark , Lorkin , and Forss . Second Leotnre—Bros . Dnnston , Webb , Wardell , Wafck u . son , and Allen . Third Lecture—Bros . Carr , Smyth , and Brasted . Bro . F . Carr P . M . 1607 Secretary .

A Lodge for the instruction and improvement of Mark Master Masons will be established on Friday next , at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate Street , E . G ., under the sanction of the Royal Savoy Lodge of Mark Master Masons ,

No . 355 . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M . of the Old Kent Lodsre , will bo the Preceptor , and will preside at the first meeting , the proceedings of which , will commence afc 7 o ' clock .

Bro . Mather will be supported on the occasion by the Wor . Master and Officers of the Royal Savoy Mark Lodge . We wish the Lodge and its promoters every success .

The installation of the Kendrick Lodge , No . 2043 , was held at Reading , on Thursday , the 1 st inst . A full report is in type , and shall appear in our next issue . The following Festivities took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern for the week ending Saturday , lOfch October : —

Monday—Robert Burns Lodge , Old Kings Arm Chapter , Regularity Chapter , Caxton Lodge , Lodgo of Joppa , Premier Conclave . Tuesday—Royal York Lodge , Old Concord Lodge ,

Albion Lodge . Thursday—Pilgrim Lodge , Rosicrncians . Friday—Rritannic Chapter , Eclectic Lodge , Mr . Qnariteh's Trade Sale Dinner . Friday—Banquet on the occasion of the Jnbilee of the Municipal Corporations' Act 1835 . Saturday—Duke of Cornwall Lodge .

Chess And Freemasonry.

CHESS AND FREEMASONRY .

The solution of the problem , " The Lodge , " published in our last issue is , B taker , Q Kfc P and White makes next move . The New York Sunday Timis , from which is extracted the problem of which tbe above is asolntion , says : — "It is seldom we see a set fignre like this where all the pieces are

brought into play bv possible variations in tho movent of Black . The only exception is Black Piwn afc K Kfc 3 , as the Black Pawn at Kt 6 offers a feint for the Queen . The Black King can only move to his Q 4 and no further , as all the rest of the squares are guarded . Bh-v-k Kfc afc its Gth square prevents double solution of B to K 4 . Qneen plays to Q B 5 or 6 , or K 5 , according to Black's choice of moves .

Bro . Thos . Frances , of Savant , who is a recognised Master of the game of Chess , has sent U 3 the correct solution of tho Problem ; he remarks it is " peculiar for the rectangular form of the Pawns and pieces . Tbe solntion is an easy task . " We agree with our esteemed

brother , and may remind him that in " figure" Problems difficulty has often to be sacrificed to " form . " We shall be pleased to bear from him or other Chess playprs in regard to any novelties they may evolve which may bear relation , however distant , to Freemasonry .

LEISURE HOURS IN THE LODGE . —Gnnd Master Bankhead , of Alabama , thinks , when th'To ia no vvnik . Masters should employ the timoin reading aloud fr mi the Constitutions find Proceedings of the Grand Lodge , and inviting debate thereupon . Grand Master Davidson , of Georgia , thinks " the social element of Free ma-ion ry is too often

disregarded . The routine work , of ennrse , should not , and need not , be neglected . But wh » -n that has been performed , there is always ample opportunity for the display of those friendly and social characteristics from which innocent pleasures flow , and which redound to the well-being of the membership . "—Now York Sunday Times .

A CAUTIOUS MAN . —He was a mathematical fellow , and always engaged in making intricate calculations on paper . The marrage was to take place on Friday , but he suggested to his prospective mother-in-law that it had better take p ! > co on Thnrsdnr . " Whv do

yon wirdi it changed ? " she asked , S'ispcionslv . " Well , " said he , " I have been miking a calculation , and I find that my silver wedding will come on a Saturday evening , and that , wonld never do , an that is the overling I have to go to mv Lodge . "—Tit Bits .

FUWEKA . LS .-TJros . W . X . I .. & G . A . HUTTOJKT , Coffin Makers and Undertakers . 17 Newcastle . Street , Strunci . W . C , and 7 Heme Villas , Forest Hill Hoad , Peckham Bye , S . E .