Royal Arch.

Comp . Herry Nail , P . P . G . T ., lo assume the chair as Installing Principal , ' and he appointed Ccrrif s . C . J . Crompton , P . A . G . D . C , as H . ; Charles Heywood , P . P . G . Soj ., as J . ; Dr . A . E . Pownall , P . Z ., as S . E . : and G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., as Org . Comp . Nail installed Comp . F . S . Bedford ns M . E . Z . ; Comp . Crompton installed Comp . Seth Wrigley , as H . ; and Comp . Hetwood installed Comp . D . Wood as J . ; the whole being cleverly rendered , ard ali three companions proved themselves masters

of the art . The fol ' ow-ng is a list of the cthcers for the ensuing year : Comps . Fredk . S . Bedford , M . E . Z . ; Seth Wrigley , II . ; Daniel Wood , J . ; CH . Beever , S . E , ; A . Pickford , S . N .- ; Wm . Richmond . P . S . ; J . M . Crone . " ist A . S . ; E . C . de Mirciaky . 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . G . Batty . P . Z .. Treas . ; Henry Nail , P . Z .. P . P . G . P . S ., P . G . T ., D . C ; Samuel Locke , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Charity Stwd . ; Wm . Rushton , Org . ; "Joseph Scholielr ) , Stwd . ; and Wm . Chesshyre , Janitor . During tbe evening Bio . W . Dyson Fryer , P . M , was exalted in a most impressive manner .

' In addition to those mentioned above , the following were present ; Comps . Wm . Rushton , Rev . T . Thomas , and J . Schofield . Visitors : Comps . lohn Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . ; Geo . Alfred Myers , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Hardwicke Marsh , J . 317 ; Thos . Shorrock , P . S . 204 ; and H . G . Walker . After all business had been conducted , the companions adjourned with the visitors to supper , after which the usual toast list was proceeded with , and a pleasing programme of songs and recitations was contributed to by Comps . H . Nail , S . Locke , Wm . Rushton , G . S . Smith , J . Hardwicke-Marsh , C . H . Beever , and 1 . Ward .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Caesarean Lodge , No . 74 . An interesting event in connection with the above ledge took place at the regular meeting on the 16 th ult ., viz ., the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . J . VV . Hamling , Sec . Bro . 1 . G . Hamilton , I . P . M ., occupied the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Bree , W . M ., he being out of the island . Amongst those present were Bros . Dr . T- 1 . Aubin , P . M . j T . Stone , P . M . j Major F . ] . Godfrey , P . M . ; J . H . Goldsmith , S . VV . ; J . C Barette , J . VV . ; II . Stevenson , M . O . j C . E . Malet de Carteret , S . O . ; F . Vincent , J . O . ; Dr . Max Le Cronier , S . D . ; and many others .

Bro . Hamling having been brought forward by Bro . F . J . Godfrey , P . M ., Bro . Hamilton , in the name of the lodge , presented him with a testimonial in the form of a silver fruit service , of elegant workmanship , in a case in the form of a shield , bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . J . VV . Hamling by the members of Cesarean Lodge , No . 74 , as a mark of esteem , in recognition of his services as Secretary for the last eight years . 1 ( 1 October , 180 , 5 . "

In making the presentation , in a few most appropriate words , Bro . Hamilton commented on the valuable services renderi-d to the | ndg » by tlu-ir esteemed brother , noticing among other things that during his tenure nf office more than 100 members had leen inscribed cn-the books of the lodge . Bro . Hamling replied by expressing his gratitude to the brethren lor their beautiful tiff , and staled that what he had done was from le , \ e lor his work , and not with the remotest idi-a of a reward . He had alwavs been well rewarded by the bearty co-operation of the members . Very rarely was an ofiicer absent from his post , that being particularly due to Bro . Major Godfrey , whose consistent con >

duct had set such an excellent example to cithers . For the information of the younger brethren , he recapitulated the history of the lodge for the last eight years , which had been the most eventful of its existence , among \ vhi : h were the year of office of Bro . Col . de , Carteret , Prov . G . M . of Jersey ; the presentation of a banner to commemorate that event ; and for the la *? t seven years the VV . M . had been installed by an officer of Grand Lodge , the last four by their much esteemed friend , Bro . Dr . B . Cockburn . The W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Goldsmith , was unanimously elecied ; also Bro . Major Godfrey as Treasurer . The acting W . M . then , on behalf of Bro : Bree , presented the lodge with a hew tracing board . * The lodge was then closed .

Gosport Mark Lodge , No . 305 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , Gosport , on the 15 th ult . The ceremony was ably carried out by the retiring W . M ., Bro . F . Hazzard , who installed Bro . E . G . A . Nash , P . G . D . C , as W . M . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bro . F . Hazzard , P . P . G .

Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; T . J . A . Pearcy , S . W . ; C F . Gale , J . VV . ; C . Martin , M . O . ; A . Sheppard , S . O . ; T . Taylor , J . O . ; R . VV . Mitchell , P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; A . VV . Rowe , P . P . G . R . cf M ., Treas . ; R . H . " Plattin . P . M . 6 . P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent , P . G . Std . Br .. Sec . ; H . G . Pearman . S . D . ; J . Walden , J . D . ; VV . T . Iiupree , R . of M . j G . W . Wassell , Org . ; and A . Sewell , Tyler . A hearty vote 01 thanks to the Installing Master , who was invested with a . Past Master ' s icweL subscribed for by the brethren , concluded ihe ceremony .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Gosport Lodge , No . 305 , The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , Gosport , cn the 15 th ult . Bro . F . Hazzard , the retiring VV . C . N ., enthroned liro E . G . A . Nash ( by dispensation ) as W . C . N , forthe ensuing twelve months , in a very able manner . The W . C . N , then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Hazzard , I . P . C . N . ; C . F . Gale , J . ; T . J . A . Pearcy , S . ; A . VV . Rowe , P . C . N ., Treas . ; R . II . Plattin , Scribe ; R * . VV . Mitchell , P . C . N ., D . C ; C . . Maitm , S . D . ; T . Taylor , J . D . ; A . Sheppard , Guardian ; and A . Sewell , Warden . A hearty vole of thanks to the Installing Master concluded the ceremony .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Bradley , VV . M . ; Thomas , S . VV . ; Ollive , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Saunders , P . M ., Treas . ; Stutfield , Sec ; Lightfoot , S . D . ; Royle , J . D .,- A . W . Thompson , I . G . j Dawson , P . M . j Witts , P . M . j Holland , P . M . ; Payers , P . M . ; Austin , Heauchamp , Cottis , Sellick , Weller , Murdoch , Fleming , Nicholls , Cooke , Schott ** , Thwaites , and Kelly .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Sellick , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Decree . Bro . Thomas was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and Bros . Weller and Kelly were elected joining members of the lodge . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 53 s . A meeting cf this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ifith ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present : Urns . F . A . Zeppenfeld W . M . ; M . Beedle , S . VV ; A . Terry , | . W . ; J . Pan ' , P . M ., Preceptor ; Geo . Hill ! P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Willby and II . Dukes , Joint Sees . ; H . C . Parker , S . D . ; T . Pringle , J . D . ; W . E . Houghton , I . G . ; F . Jackson , P . M . ; S . C . Cross , A . Kraus ,

and J . Mason . * The lodge was opened in due form , anil the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opeii' -d in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First . _ The by-Jans having been formally suspended for the evening , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dukes being the candidate . liro . II . C Pafker answered the <) uestions of the 4 th Section of the first Lecture . Bro . Mason

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

worked the 5 th Section of the First Lecture . It was agreed lhat the 15 Section ? he worked—half of them on Wednesday , the 30 th Oct ., anel half ol them on the 6 th inst The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . At t ^ e secon-I risingthe S . W . was elected W . M . forthe ensuing week , ancl appointed his oltii- » rs in rota . tion ' On the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . S 34 . A meeting was held on Friday , the nth . ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . H . Scharien . W . M . ; Joseph Co \ ' VV . M . S 6 *; , S . W . ; Henry Clark . J . W . ; A . VVilliams , P . M ., Preceptor ; " F . Cram ,, ' P . M ., Sec .: T . Cronin , S . D .: VV . Hide , j . D . ; J . | . Lewen , I . G . ; R . H . WilluS * ** . ' P . M ., P . P . I . G . D . Middx . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M * . ; Robert Reid , A . J . Clayton ! and lesse Collings , P . M .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . William ^ acting as candidate . The 4 th Section of the First Lecture was worked bv Bro . R . H . VVilliams . The 5 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Copplestnne . Rro Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471-The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesdav , the 15 th ultimo , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . Smith , \ V . M . ; CT . Rayner S . W . ; H . " J . Kimbell , J . W . ; R . P . Upton , acting Preceptor : C M . Coxon , P . M ' P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; VV . Rapley , S . D . j A . F . Hardvment ' J . D . ; M . Miroy , I . G . j C Nicole , VV . A . Goring , V . J . R . Longman , A . Oldreyj D . C Ritchie , G . Vexley , and J . T . Hoare .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Longman being the candidate . Bro . Rapley then toolthe chair , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hoare being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and resumed in the First . Bro . Rayner was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . ¦

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 15 th ult ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . J . H . Neville , W . M . 176 * 7 , W . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . W . j J . J . Rumba ! , J . W . j R . H . Williams P . M ., & c , Dep . Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; C Ortner , S . D . ; T . Pringle , J . D . ; A . J . Clayton , I . G . ; C C . Barber , Stwd . ; VV . Hillier , P . M . ; W . B . Neville , P . M . ; M . Moss , A . F . Taylor , R . H . Joseyer , E . L . Pope , Joseph Cox , W . M . S 65 : A . VVilliams , P . M . ; T . E . P . Ball , H . Robinson , J . A . Bat'ersby , T . H . Cooke , R . M . Fleming , and H . J . Kelly .

The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very ahte manner , Bro . Barber acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked hythe brethren under the direction of Bro . Hillier . Bros . R . M . Fleming and H . J . Kelly were elected joining members , and Bro . Turner was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

ROBINSON LODGE , No . 2046 . A meeting -was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hill . Brewer-street , Maidstone , when there were present Bros . L . W . Stansell , W . M . ; F . Blake , P . M ., S . W . ; H . A . Potvine , J . W . j H . F . Whyman , P . M ., Preceptorj W . Beecher , I . G . ; and J . Gowen , Tyler . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting read

and confirm- d . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . Whyman gave notice of his intention to bring forward for discussion at the next meeting the advisability of forming an association of which the members may be enabled to obtain votes for the Masonic Charities . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Potvine was voted to the chair for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , when " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by thc brethren , and the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAPTER , No . 753 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the ] 17 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV ., when there were present Comps . C . Coleman , M . E . Z . ; R , T . Redfearn , H . ; H . R . Schreiber , J . ; VV . J . Stratton , Treas . and P . S . ; VV . Parsons , S . E . ; J . C Kruse , S . N . j T . W . Morris , 1 st A . S . ; and M . Speigel , P . Z . Comp . H . J . Thomas was a visitor .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony ol exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . H . J . Thomas personating the candidate . It was proposed by Comp . Speigel , P . Z ., and seconded by Comp . Stratton , P . Z ., that Comp . H . J . Thomas , 749 , become a joining member , which was carried unanimously . An Audit Committee , consisting of the Treasurer , S . E ., and Comps . Kruse and Thomas , was elected ; also a Committee of Control for the ensuing

session , consisting of Comps . Kempton , P . Z . ; Slyman , P . Z . ; J . J . Thomas , P . Z . I Coleman , M . E . Z . ; Stratton , P . Z ., as Treas . ; and Parsons , as S . E . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Comp . Speigel , P . Z ., act as Preceptor to this chapter of improvement . The same officers are expected to occupy the same chairs at the next meeting . Nothing further offering for the good of Royal Arch Masonry , the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth ult ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Benedetti , H . j Cureton , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C H . Stone , S . E . j Lewis , S N . j Elgar , P . S-S Bonner , Bclchamber , Addington . and Dunn . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Honner personating the candidate . Comp . Benedetti , H ., was electeJ M . E . Z . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the chapter was closed .

History Of St. Mark's Lodge Of N.N.N., No. 1.

HISTORY OF ST . MARK'S LODGE OF N . N . N ., No . 1 .

H . R . H . the Princeof Wains , K . G ., Grand Master of the Mark Degree , has been pleased to accept a copy of Bro . George Kenning ' s Illustrated History ol No . 1 , St . Mark's Lodge , just published , of which the author , Bro . Simmonds , is a

Past Master , ami the original warrant of which he brought from Scotland some 40 years ago . This volume has portraits of the Grand Officers , Past Masters , and members of St . Mark ' s Lodge .

Death.

DEATH .

ALLCROFT . —On Monday , the 28 th ult ., at 108 , Lancaster-gate , Mary Je " Allcroft , widow of the late Bro . J . D . Allcroft , of Stokesay Court , Shropshire-Very suddenly . ?

A MI-. I- 1 INC ; ot the Governing body of the British College of Physical Education ^ held on Monday , when it was decided that the College should be incorporate' * " the regulations of the Board cf Trade , and that in future no member or lice * ^ should he admitted to the College without examination alter the ist January , !»!>' ' ^ next hall-yearly examination to be held at the People's Palace , Mile-End , ° ¦ . Vith instant .