Royal Arch.

F . W . Robinson , Sidney H . Holt , A . E . Remington , J . W . Stevens , and Sir W . Neville Abdy . A Committee was appointed to frame the Bye-Laws , and the names of twenty-one candidates were given in for exaltation .

Comp . Eedle proposed that the Consecrating Officers should be elected Honorary Members of the Chapter , and as a further mark of appreciation of their services each be presented with a Founder ' s Jewel . This was seconded by Comp . Eingrose , and carried unanimously .

Comp . Philbrick expressed the gratitude of himself and colleagues for the kindness and honour bestowed upon them , and accepted with pleasure and pride the position oi Honorary Members . They heartily wished the Chapter every success and prosperity in the future .

This terminated the business of the evening , and the Companions then adjourned to the Banquet Eoom , where a magnificient dinner was served by Brother J . W . Joyce , of the Phcenix Hotel .

The excellent musical arrangements both in and out of the Chapter were conducted by Comp . Frank Swinford , assisted by Comps . George May , Arthur Weston , Egbert Eoberts , and F . W . Stephen .

Berkshire.

BERKSHIRE .

AN important gathering was held at the Masonic Hall , Beading , on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., the Provincial Grand Chapter of Berkshire having been convened for that day , to follow immediately upon the annual installation meeting of the Union Chapter . The Masonic Province of Berkshire is , comparatively , not a large one , but it contains four Eoyal Arch

Chapters , in active working order , the Union , No . 414 ( Beading ) , the Windsor Castle , No . 771 ( Windsor ) , the Abbey , No . 945 ( Abingdon ) , and the Wellesley No . 1899 ( Wellington College ) . To these we believe another will shortly be added at Newbury , making in all five Chapters , under the enthusiastic and

popular rule of the Grand Superintendent , Comp . John Thornhill Morland , M . A . The combination of the annual meeting of the Union Chapter and the Grand Chapter of the Province attracted a large and influential number of Boyal Arch Masons to Beading .

The regular convocation of the Union Chapter was opened by Comp . J . C B . Tirbutt M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . 0 . Slaughter H ., C E . Hewett J ., W . Eavenscroft S . E ., J . F . Slade

S . N ., W . Bonny P . Soj ., and Arthur Tupman P . Z . The ceremony of exaltation was then gone through , after which the Principalselect were installed , Comp . Slaughter being placed in the chair of Z . by Comp . E . C Mount P . Z .

The Provincial Grand Superintendent then presented Comp . J . C . B . Tirbutt P . Z . with a P . Z . ' s jewel , on behalf of the Union Chapter , in commemoration of his year of office as M . E . Z . of the Chapter , and Comp . Tirbutt suitably acknowledged the handsome presentation .

The proceedings of the Union Chapter being concluded , the Provincial Grand Superintendent took the chair , and commenced the business of the Provincial Grand Chapter . The roll of the Chapters in the Province was called , and each Chapter was found to be well represented . The minutes of

the last Provincial Grand Chapter were confirmed , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s statement was passed . On the motion of Comp . Tompkins , seconded by Comp . Keyser , Comp . Charles Stephens was unanimously re-elected Provincial Grand Treasurer .

The Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the year as follow : Comp . E . L . Shepherd P . Z . 945 - - H . S . Wheeler P . Z . 414 ... J . J . W . Martin P . Z . 414 - - - Scribe E .

J . C . B . Tirbutt P . Z . 414 - - - Scribe N . Charles Stephens 414 - - - Treasurer A . E . Preston H . 945 - - - Eegistrar Col . G . L . Taylor H . 1899 - - - Principal Sojourner H . Perks Z . 771 - - - 1 st Assistant Sojourner

Eev . J . Stewart P . Z . J . 1899 - - 2 nd Assistant Sojourner C . E . Hewett H . 414 Sword Bearer G . F . Slade J . 414 - Standard Bearer W . H . Gardener H . 771 - - - Director of Ceremonies 0 . F . Dyson 771 - - - - Organist W . Hemmings 414 - Janitor .

The Provincial Grand Chapter was duly closed , and the Companions adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where the annual banquet was served . The usual Loyal and Arch toasts were subsequently given and responded to .

Amongst the speakers were the Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comps . Viscount Valentia , 0 . E . Keyser , C . Slaughter , E . Margrett , and J . W . Martin ; and some capital songs were contributed by Comps . Tirbutt , Bonny , Millar , Martin , and Mount , Comp . C . E . Willing very ably acting as accompanist .

Berkshire.

Altogether this meeting of Royal Arch Masons in Reading was very successful , and the Grand Superintendent of Berkshire and the Provincial Grand Scribe E , are to be congratulated upon the results of their earnest labours for the good of the Province . — " Berkshire Chronicle . "

UNANIMITY CHAPTER , No . 42 . A MEETING was held at the Derby Hotel , Bury , on Tuesday , 26 th ult ., for the installation of Comp . R . H . Howan as First Principal , T . H . Sleigh as Second , and W . Clark as Third . Dnring tbe evening Bro . R . K . Roberts , of Tottington , S . W . Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1012 , was exalted , the ceremony being performed by Comps . S . F . Butcher , Robert Pollitt P . Z ., and C . W . Holt S . E .

CONCORD CHAPTER , No . 394 . ST . John ' s Day was celebrated on Thursday , 28 th ult ., when the Principals for the ensuing year were installed : Comps . G . J . Tilling Z ., C . T . Penny H ., and R . R . Linthorpe J . The installation ceremony was performed by Comp . James Cole P . Z ., and the Officers were afterwards invested . At the banquet subsequently held the usual toasts were given .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

— : o : — THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL be worked by the members of the New Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 , in the New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 , at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Eoad , Stoke Newington , on Wednesday next , 18 th inst ., commencing at 7 o ' clock .

Bros . T . G . Hodges P . M . 1695 W . M ., H . Jenkins P . M . 860 S . W ., R . P Walkden P . M . 1366 J . W ., H . G . Gush P . M . Preceptor , R . Heslop P . M Secretary .

FIBST LECTURE : Bros . W . Briggs 1366 , H . J . Macfarlane W . M . 27 , W . H . Pocklington P . M . 12 d 8 , W . H . Snelling P . M . 1541 , G . Bishop W . M . 1766 , H . Larchin P . M . 1541 , H . Hill P . M . 1305 . SECOND LECTURE : Bros . J . Campbell J . D . 1366 , C . J . Fallot S . D . 27 , R . P . Walkden P . M . 1366 , J . Thorn 2331 , H . Jenkins P . M . 860 . THIRD LECTURE : Bros . F . W . Kessler 1897 , W . Sycklemore P . M . 1288 , R . Bescoby 1185 .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No 733 . THE first meeting of this Instruction Lodge at its new quarters—Broiher Butcher's " Oliver Arms , " Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Roadwas held on Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . G . D . Mogford , who acted as W . M ., supported by J . W . Mogford S . W ., Busby J . W ., R . J . Rogers P . M . 733 S . D ., W . R . Ploughfod J . D ., W . N . Faircloth W . M . 733 I . G ., W . Hillier P . M . 1366 2090 Treas ., F . Wortham Sec , and many others .

The first degree was rehearsed , Bro . Raymond candidate ; the acting Master displaying considerable ability in the work , and rendering the Charge in fine style . The 2 nd section was worked by Bro . Hillier , assisted by the Brethren . Brother J . W . Mogford was unanimously chosen W . M . for next meeting .

Brother Roche Plaford P . M . 1608 Secretary of the St . John's Lodge of Instruction was elected a member , and in tendering his thanks said he had previously flattered himself he was Secretary of " the " Lodge of Instruction of the metropolis , but the superiority of the Westbourne had been adequately proved by the admirable way in which the members had carried out the work that evening .

Brother Belsham P . M . of the Mother Lodge was also specially welcomed , the Master feeling assured the Lodgo would benefit from his experience and well known capabilities . Brother Butcher , proprietor of the house , promised to do everything in his power to make the Brethren comfortable in their new quarters , and a prosperous future appears to be assured .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . AT the Lord Napier , West Side , London Fields , on the 7 th , Brothers A . Rusby W . M ., F . Islip S . W ., J . B . Frost J . W ., G . Kebbell S . D ., Friedlandor J . D ., Crispe I . G ., Fairclough P . M . Preceptor , G . Edwards Asst .

Preceptor , F . Kebbell Secretary , J . Bunker Treasurer , P . Felthensal Org ., Sexton , Caton P . M ., J . Pinder P . P . G . Tr . Essex , J . Ives P . M ., Oakley , J . Hands , Baragwanath , Harding , Meyn , Pearse , Punter , F . Small , W . W . Robinson , Worthington , Wilde , and Zender .

The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Brother Robinson candidate . The W . M . delivered the Antient Charge in an admirable mannezv The 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . THE fortieth meeting was held on Friday , 6 th inst ., Bros . A . E . Mason W . M ., Crane P . M . S . W ., Witte J . W ., F . Dunstan P . M . A . G . D . C . Middx . Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Secretary , O . J . Von Holtorp P . M . P . G . D . C . Middx . S . D ., T . Matthews J . D ., Captain Schlosshauer I . G ., and several other Brethren .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Willsmer candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the 1 st section of the lecture worked by Bros . Preceptor and Clark . Bro . Matthews answered the questions leading to the degree of M . M . Bro . Crane P . M . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

It was decided that the annual supper should be held in February , at the Holborn Resturant , Ladies to be invited . Definite arrangements will be made by the Secretary and a Committee to be appointed next meeting .