Instruction.

A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was accorded to the W . M . in recognition of his able working in the ohair , this being the first occasion on which he had presided . Bro . Cornford was elected to preside on Wednesday next , and he being a capable worker an excellent exposition of the ritual may be looked for on that evening .

The Preceptor Bro . Plant was deserving of a word of praise on this occasion , as he certainly appeared to be untiring in his efforts to ensure the perfection of the Brethren who placed themselves under his oare .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 12 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bro . John H . Gumming P . M . acted as W . M ., and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Keene candidate . Bro . R . Reid W . M . of the Star Lodge worked the seventh section of the first lecture , the questions being put by Bro . Speigel P . M . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Speigel worked the third section , the questions being put by Bro . Heilier P . M .

Bro . Stuart S . D . Woodgsange Lodge , No . 2409 , waa elected a member . ON the 19 th ult ., Bro . R . Reid presided , and opened to the second degree , the questions leading to the third being answered by Bro . Cousens . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and then called off and on . The first and second sections of the lecture were worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor .

It was carried unanimously that Bro . Pankhurst , of the Hemming Lodge ( the host of the Windsor Castle Hotel ) become a member . ON the 26 th ult ., those present included Bros . L . Powell W . M ., F . W . Ridgway S . W ., S . W . Keene P . M . J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , P . Cronin S . D ., W . Handover J . D ., W . Atkinson I . G ., R . Reid Steward , Arthur Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor , E . Fox P . M ., 3 . H . Gumming P . M ., G . Kirkham P . M ., H . J . Cousens , L . Walsh , K . M . Ross , I . Flack , E . Wilkins , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Flack candidate . Lodge was opened to the third degree , and the first section was worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor .

Bro . Ridgway was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . ON Saturday , 3 rd inst ., Bros . W . T . Ridgway W . M ., S . W . Keene P . M . S . W ., P . Cronin J . W ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , W . Handover S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., W . Hide P . M . acting Preceptor , J . H . Cummings P . M . Stwd ., K . M . Ross I . G ., M . Speigel P . M ., H . Bone , W . Herring , R . Reid W . M . of the Star Lodge , A . J . Swash , 3 . Stewart , and others .

Lodge was opened to the second degree , and the questions answered by Bro . Bone , who was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The traditional history was given , the whole work being excellently rendered by the W . M ., who is only a Mason of twelve months standing . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on . Bro . Cronin assumed the chair , and rehearsed a portion of the installation ceremony , and after resuming to the second degree rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Reid candidate .

Bro . A . J . Swash S . W . 87 was elected a member , and Bro . S . W . Keene P . P . G . P , Middx . W . M . for the next meeting .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday afternoon , at 3 p . m ., at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . Holmes W . M ., T . Holland S . W ., B . Cohen J . W ., A . Daren P . M . Preceptor , 0 . Wetton P . M . Deputy Preceptor , F . Holden Treas . S . D ., J . Walker J . D ., S . Voigt I . G ., Wynman , Parkinson , Newstead , Husk , and others .

After preliminaries the W . M . rehearsed the investiture of Officers . Bro . Holland vacated his chair in favour of Brother Shaw , and the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed . Bro . Cohen will preside on Wednesday next .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . ON Friday , 25 th ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., Bros . T . Melville W . M ., F . Aris S . W ., J . Bennett J . W ., H . G . Holland P . M Preceptor , R . H . Neville P . M . Tieas ., J . Kobelt Sec , H . Ramsbottom S . D ., J . B . Schrader J . D ., 3 . W . Harrison I . G ., A . Taylor P . M ., 0 . G . Ridgway , J . Lamb , J . W . Hunt , C . Drake , and J . Wynman .

The ceremony o £ initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lamb acting as the candidate . Then followed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . Ridgway as the candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree and closed down to the first . The next meeting being Officers' night Bro . 3 . Bennett was elected W . M . for the 13 th inst .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked here on Friday , 27 th January next , further notice of which will be given in our columns .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . AT tho Earl Derby , High Rd ., Kilburn , on Monday , 28 th ult ., Bros . A . F . Hardyment Preceptor as W . M ., R . J . Campbell P . M . P . Z . Treasurer as Preceptor , J . Gawthorp W . M . S . W ., Batchelor J . W ., H . Willsmer Sec , Wheeler I . G ., A . IS . Horstead Organist , M . Spiegel P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . Std . Bearer Surrey , Smith P . M ., PalmerBattrum .

, The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Battrum acting as candidate . Bro . A . F . Hardyment gave the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Palmer acted as candidate while the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . James Gawthrop was elected W . M . for the next meeting . f \ N Monday , Sth inst ., Bros . J . Gawthrop W . M ., C . Batchelor S . W ., R . H .

\ S Uldrey J . W ., A . Hardyment Preceptor , R . J . Campbell P . M . Treasurer , H . Willsmer Sec , W . Knowles S . D ., T . E . Curtis J . D ., A . Horstead Org ., G . Wheeler I . G ., M . Spiegel P . M ., T . Smith P . M ., T . Matthews , T . Battrum , Leavers , Fraser , Hawdon , 0 . Hammerton , H . Crook , G . Coxen , W . G . Coxen , Palmer , P . Davis , 3 . Wynman , & c

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hammerton being tbe candidate . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and tha ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Matthews candidate . This ceremony , including the charge , as well as the former one , was most perfectly rehearsed . Bro . Batchelor will preside on Monday next .

Instruction.

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 28 th ult ., Brother Thomas Hamnett Worshipful Master . One of the ancient constitutional charges having been read , aud the minutes confirmed , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . James Carvell Woolstone , Advertising Contractor , Manchester , who was afterwards initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . S . H . Stubbs J . W . who presented and explained the working tools , and also rendered the charge after initiation .

The following were also present , viz . * Bros . E . A . Smith I . P . M ., Sam Luke S . W ., Cyril H . Beever P . M . Secretary , F . Todd S . D ., Councillor Dr . W . F . Dearden J . D ., H . Bowes I . G ., Seth Wrigley P . M . P . P . G . D . Director of Ceremonies , W . H . Purdy Org ., Thomas Black P . M . P . P . G . D ., Fred Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . C , & c Visitors : Bros . A . H . Rowarth I . P . M . 1052 , E . A . May all J . D . 2702 .

Masonic Relics At Lewes.

MASONIC RELICS AT LEWES .

ALTHOUGH the time at the disposal oi H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , on the occasion of his recent visit to Lewes , when the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex was

held there , was necessarily limited , the Duke devoted nearly a quarter of an hour to inspecting the rare and interesting collection of Masonic relics and curios which the Museum possesses , being conducted round the building by the Mayor-elect , Bro . G . Holman .

It was pointed out to the Duke that the building is itself of great historic interest , resting as it does upon the site of the old west gate , one of the circular towers of which still remains . His Eoyal Highness ' s attention was directed to the foundation stone of the building , which was laid in 1797 by Major-General Hulston

as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , and also to the memorial stone laid many years ago by the Earl of Chichester , then Lord Pelham , the present structure being laid on the foundations of the old Masonic Hall . The relics exhibited included an ancient and valuable dinner service , formerly belonging to the South

Saxon Lodge , and recovered a few years ago ; and an engraving representing the visit of King William the Fourth and Queen Adelaide to Lewes , in 1830 . The old banner , bearing date of the year 1822 , was displayed in company with the handsome banner presented to the South Saxon Lodge by Mrs . G . Holman , in

commemoration of the Jubilee year . Another object inspected with much interest was the very ancient organ which , according to tradition , belonged to Queen Elizabeth , and was presented to the Lodge by the late Duke of Sussex . The original Charter of the Lodge ( 1796 ); and the "Warrant , dated 1801 , constituting the South Saxon Lodge the Provincial Grand Lodge of

Sussexa distinction it enjoyed for about fifteen years ; as well as the Centenary Warrant , presented a little more than a year ago ; the trowel used by Lord Pelham in laying the foundation stone ; and the old silver seal of the Lodge with which the Warrant of 1801 was signed , were also viewed by the Duke . — " Sussex Daily News . "

The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Covent Garden . —Friday , 16 th December , Fancy Dress Ball at 11 p . m . Drury Lane . —Boxing Day , Forty Thieves . Her Majesty's—8 * 15 , The Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 * 15 . Haymarket . —8 * 10 , A Golden Wedding . 9 , The Manoeuvres of Jane . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 15 . Adelphi . —Boxing Day , Dick Wbittington . Criterion . —8 * 40 , The Jest . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 .

Daly ' s . —8 * 15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Savoy . —8 * 20 , The Sorcerer , and Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Prince of Wales ' s . —13 th December , La Poupee . Gaiety . —8 * 16 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Strand . —8 * 15 , An Empty Stocking . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Vaudeville . —8 , A bad penny . 9 , On and Off . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . St . James ' s . —8 * 30 , The Elder Miss Blossom . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 * 30 . Globe . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2 * 30 . Comedy . —15 th December , Milord Sir Smith . Avenue . —8 , Constancy . 8 * 30 , Lord and Lady Algy . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Garrick . —8 * 15 , Mr . versus Mrs . 9 , Brother OJficers . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Macinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Terry ' s . —8 , The Lady Bookie . 8 ' 45 , The Brixton Burglary . Matinee ,

Saturday , 3 . Lyric—8 * 15 , Little Miss Nobody . Matinee , Thursday and Saturday , 2 * 30 . Duke of York's . —8 , Red Roses . 3 * 45 , The Adventure of Lady Ursula Matinte , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 * 30 . Grand . —Next week , Charley ' s Aunt . Parkhurst . —Next week , The Skirt Dancer . Queen ' s Opera House , Crouch End . —Next Week , The Honourable John . Alexandra . —Next week , The White Heather .

Dalston . —Next week , Under tho Red Robe . Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment . La Belle Otero . Jack'Ashore , & o . Empire . —7 * 50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Alaska , & ' c Palace . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Tivoli . —7 * 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Royal . —7 * 30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2 * 30 also . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . 3 . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Crystal Palace—Varied attractions daily ,