Instruction.

nOMATIC LODGE ( No . 157 ) . —A meeting was held at the r-Alv Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the V ult Present : Bros . Singleton , W . M . ; Pennail , S . W . ; o ' . ttitt ' l . W . i Eidmans , S . D . ; Dodson , J . D . ; Underwood , , r ¦ [ . Andrews , Preceptor ; Hill , and Cohen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o £ the last petina v » ere riiatl antl confi | ' me [ 1 - The ist , and , and 3 rd Sections "J thr I ecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the ot tue 1- ii \\

. . . . . — . . L . . . . J K .. .. -r M Z . tliren The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., * th Bro . Hill as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , d Bro Pennail , of the Skelmersdale Lodge , was elected a joining mber Bro . Pennail suitably returned thanks , and the dues , re collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . S ?„ nail S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro , venue- " , ' , ., ,. _ — : „ . „ ., . u « r . rr . ~» - » : « - t n t-. nn returned thanksand appointed the ollicers in rotation

, Pennail , . The VV M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren . Occasion was taken to refer in kindly >*| ms to the pleasure of having Bro . Underwood present on a visit from Australia , and best wishes were expressed for his safe return " nd after success . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge ! vas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the « fh u't at the Six Bells Hotel , 0 'ieen-street , Hammersmith Present - Bros . I . Davies , W . M . j A . Williams , S . W . ; G . E . Hitreinson , I . W . * ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; W . C . Williams , S . D . ; F . W Woodard , J . D . ; T . W . Heath , LG . ; 1 . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; R H Williams , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Lieut . J . H . Hankins , * M ' •M . Rice , F . Craggs , L . Cox , R . H . Wallace , and H . Cotton .

p The lodge 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 , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro Cochrane having given proofs of his proficiency , vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and worked the 4 th Section and the

Second Degrees , and the I . W . brethren the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture , under the direction of the W . M . The W . M . having risen , Bros . Capt . R . H . Wallace , Lieut . J . H . Haukins , T . W . Heath , and L . Cox were elected members . Bro . A . Williams was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —A meeting was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , S . W ., on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Griggs , W . M . ; Beavan , S W . •Varrell , J . W . ; Warren , P . M ., Preceptor ; Thomson , Sec . ; Harrisson , S . D . ; Thomson , J . D . ; Bull , I . G . ; Ingram , Lockwood , and Wheddali-Thomas . 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 . Ingram personating the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Thomson . Bro . Wheddali-Thomas offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wheddali-Thomas personating the candidate . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the VV . M . resumed the chair . The lodge was closed in the Second

Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro , Wheddali-Thomas , 1901 , was unanimously elected a member , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Beavan was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The officers were appointed in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when Bro . Thomson proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be given to the W . M ., to be entered on the minutes , for his able working—carried unanimously . After" * Hearty good wishes " from the brethren , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . !&) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 J , W . M . ; 0 . W . Battley , S . W . j T . Middleweek , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; W . Death , S . D . ; J . C . Conway , J . D . ; and J . Smith , I . G . The lodge was opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Death being candidate . Bro . Battley vvas elected W . M . for next meeting , 13 th inst ., the officers to be in rotation . A poor Spanish brother was relieved , for which he was very grateful . A letter was read from Bro . Wadham , thanking the brethren for their vote at the last meeting , wishing him a prosperous voyage to the United States and a safe return . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ; L . Lichtenfeld , J . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; F . Dtis'erwald , S . D . j J . Skinner , J . D . ; J . Rowe , I . G . ; S . lohnson , R . J . Harnell . S . C . Fort . E . C . Talbot , I . G . Hammond . E . D . F .

Rymer , H . ( i . Marsden , C . Lambert , E . C . Mulvey , VV . Hancock , A . Cogliati , G . F . Swan , W . Honeyball , A . Clark , E . Morrison , J . N . Joseph , and J . B . Mitchell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd , Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the 3 rd , and Bro . W . Hancock worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Hancock

offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , the following brethren - " ? unanimously elected members : Bros . J . N . Joseph , 1017 , and G . Hammond , 898 and 2184 . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that Bro . G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation .

On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec ., said with the Permission of the W . M . and brethren he wished to be relieved of his duties as Secretary for two months , as he felt he required a '" He rest and a holiday . Bro . R . J . Harnell had kindly undertaken the duty of Secretary during his absence , and he thanked Mm for so doing , and he felt sure Bro . Harnell would give the lodge every satisfaction . Nothing further offering for the good of "eemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Mnsington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . D . raicidx ., w . M . ; J . Davis , P . M ., S . W . ; Woods , J . W . ; Hubbard , P M ; „ * J * Davis . S . D . ; Danby , J . D . ; Wilton , I . G . ; Read , £ •'"••Preceptor ; \ y . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Sims , •"'•!E . Walter , Dresden , and Higginson .

¦ "' e lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last ™" E were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture mo W ° (— ^ ** e Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The cerean lit , initiation was rehearsed , Bro . E . Walter being candidate , Secti a " cient charge was given by the W . M . The 2 nd and 3 rd thi . il " . ? ' * " * Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by meeti "* Bro * J- Davis * P * * ' was electcd W-M- for "" next wao II ?* " anii 'he officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

TI ,,,, ** ATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on 10 a S '' 2 fith ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkw u j Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . Vandyke , W . M . ; W " nT' * - I Woodard , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Stonn ; ir . i font * P * - * Sec- ; Cochrane , S . D . ; Jennings , J . D . j West * -, - ' J- Davies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . ; Higginson , W " . Lindheld . Gilbert . Cawrx and Cotton .

"lectini ? Was ° P ene ( i ' due form , and the minutes of the last rehear J * i o read an < l confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was the C' - Chalfont , P . M ., candidate . The 2 nd Section of Section w WaS worked by Br ° . J- Davies , Preceptor , and the 4 th and answ S ' worket '> the questions being put by Bro . Davies , C 01 * dial * , ° ]** Bro . G . Higginson in a most perfect manner . A admiraw of thanks was accorded to Bro . Vandyke for the the ( irst « manner in wh'ch he conducted the duties of W . M . for a "d th * ii ? * Bro * Dresden was elected W . M . for the next meeting , "' « lod ge was closed .

Instruction.

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 37 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Piper , W . M . ; Ray , S . VV . ; Saunders , J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Badderly , S . " D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Molony , I . G . ; Edwards , Stutlield , Rob rts , Dr . Harper , Rymer , Bullen , and Shaw . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were jead and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stutlield being the candidate . The W . M . vacated

the chair , which « vas taken by Bro . Gibson . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bullen , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bullen being the candidate . Th : lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Piper re-occupied the chair . Bros . Bullen , 1614 , and Saunders , 1257 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Ayling , W . M . ; Hill , S . W . ; Folkard , J . W . ; Winny , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Poole , I . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Boyce , Jones , Baldock , Grover , Russell , Fiihr , Stokes , Cole , Shannaw , and * 4 oites Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Westley was presented and obligated as W . M . elect , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed with the usual formalities . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers , Bro . Ayling giving the usual charges in a very impressive and telling manner . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Westley , with Bro . Grover as candidate . The W . M . rose for thc first time ,

and Bro . Fiihr , 1382 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Fiihr suitably returned thanks , and promised to attend as often as possible . The dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Ayling for the splendid rendering of the ritual of the installation ceremony . In replying , Bro . Ayling gave expression to the pleasant feelings the evening ' s work had revived , and hoped to be present on some more congenial occasion and assist in working the ceremony again . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

HENDON . —HENDON LODGE ( NO . 2206 ) . —A meeting was held on the ist inst . at the Old Welsh Harp , when there were present Bros . A . A . Nottingham , W . M . ; E . W . Wheeler , S . VV . ; W . B . Parsons , J . W . ; C . H . Watts , Sec ; J . Hudson , S . D . ; T . Easun , J . D . ; J . H . Gunn , I . G . ; F . W . Hearn , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; and several others .

Lodge opened in the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Gunn answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge closed down to the First Degree . Bro . M . Powell offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . E . W . Wheeler was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The installation convocation of this flourishing chapter took place on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Mount-street , and was attended by the 6 \ ite oi the Order in the district and province . The chapter was opened by Comp . E . B . Hobson , M . E . Z . ; Comp . R . J . Cook , H . ; and Comp . J . H . Roberts , J . The

companions lvere then admitted , and the minutes and accounts passed . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj ., then proceeded to instal the Three Principals , and with the full Pattison ceremonial Comp . R . J . Cook was placed in the chair of Z . ; Comp . Roberts in the chair ol H . ; and Comp . E . Palmer in that of I . The companions invested as officers were as follows :

Comps . A . Penfold , Treas . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., Scribe E . ; S . Clarke , Scribe N . j C . H . Lawson , P . Soj . ; E . Morris , ist Asst . Soj . ; W . G . Ltovd , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . Z ., P . G . Swd . Br ., D . C ; W . Musto , P . Z ., Stwd . ; and VV . Larder , Janitor . The addresses were splendidly rendered by the Installing * Officer , while the manner in which Comp . T . S .

Warne , P . Z 20 , P . P . G . Scribe E ., assisted in the various scripture readings vvas most impressive , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the Installing Officer for his excellent work . Comp . Hobson was then presented with a handsome and valuable P . Z . 's jewel , and returned thanks . The usual guinea was then voted to the High School for Girls prize list , and then the chapter vvas closed .

Among the other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Suj . ; T . D . Hayes , * VOL ., P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Captain Eugene Sweny , P . Z . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Edmonds , P . Z . ; W . G , Taylor , G . Frost , W . Busbridge , R . Hewitson , W . Sanders , E . B . Saunders , G . Nichols , D . C . Capon , W . Harris , Dr .

Bryceson , H . Ough , J . Topp , A Campbell , Dr . H . Bernays , H . 1973 ; and C . Jolly ( Honorary ) , H . 1472 , all ot the chapter ; G . Spinks , Z . 13 ; J . Harrison , J . E . Edmonds , P . Soj . 1507 ; A . W . Bateman , M . E . Z . 1973 ; F . Nichols , J . 1973 ; A . Woodley , J . 13 ; H . De Gray , 11 , and others . The banquet vvas partaken of at the Holborn Restaurant ,

and at its conclusion the usual loyal , Royal Arch , and Grand Chapter toasts were honoured . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of "The Right Hon . Earl Amherst , Grand Superintendent of Kent , " and in giving it said it was one that always appealed to their love and affection and was never made in vain , because Earl Amherst vvas the head of a very happy family

in the Province of Kent , among whom none were more proud of that distinction than the companions of the chapter , and he felt , therefore , that it vvould be drunk vvith just as much , if not greater warmth , than that which had preceded it . The M . E . Z . then gave the toast of " Comp . Eastes , P . G . H ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present

and Past ; " and in response Comp . Butter said he was sorry for them that the response to a toast of so much importance had been placed in his hands ; it would have been done honour to it it had been entrusted to Comp . Penfold . However , he heartily thanked them on behalf of Comp . Eastes and the Past Prov . Grand Officers for their kindly reception of the toast ,

and had he known , would have had a nice little speech ready for the occasion . It was a toast that vvas often given in a perfect manner , and he could not help thinking it a pity ihat it should always be given at a time when the companions wanted a smoke . He should therefore , as he wanted to do all he could for the happiness and comfort of the companions , respond to it in a perfunctory manner , so that they might get their smoke and enjoy it . He then

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referred to the M . E . Z ., and felt sure that under his rule the chapter would become , like the Pattison Lodge , one of the foremost in the province . They had had good Principals in the past , and in their First Principal they had one who was determined to do his duty , and he asked the companions to assist him , and make the chapter a flourishing one .

Comp . Hobson then proposed the toast of" The M . E . Z ., " and jocularly said he was rather surprised at the speech of Comp . Butter , for he hardly knew whether he was responding for the Grand Officers or proposing the toast of the First Principal . He vvas sure their esteemed companion had no desire to do so , but he had completely taken the wind out of his ( Comp . Hobson ' s ) sails . Now , from

what he saw of the M . E . Z ., and from what he knew of him , he bid fair to be one of the best M . E . Z . ' s that the chapter had had for many years . He had presided over them that night in a perfect manner , and had made the banquet a great success , and he thought they might all look forward to a year of great success under the rule of their M . E . Z . He asked them to drink the toast in

bumpers . The M . E . Z ., in responding , said he should do , during his year of office , all that they could expect a First Principal to do—that vvas , to promote the interest of the chapter and hearty good fellowship amongst the companions , in consummating which he asked their support and assistance . Comp . Roberts , in responding for the Second and Third

Principals , assured the M . E . Z . of his desire and determination to assist him in his aspirations . Comp . Palmer said that to be a Principal of such a chapter as that of the Pattison was , in his opinion , one of the highest honours he could aspire to . He had been " Hobson's choice , " and now he vvas "Cook ' s mate , " and vvould work on in such a spirit of emulation as to be worthy

of future advancement . The M . E . Z . then gave the toast of "The Installing Officer , " and said that those vvho had the privilege of witnessing * the installation of the Principals vvould agree with him in saying that the vvork had been done in a most efficient manner , and , moreover , they would also agree with him that it was done in a most graceful manner , and could

only have been done by one whose ability was commensurate with his Masonic knowledge and education . The only way they had to express their admiration was to drink the health of Comp . Penfold , and wish him many years of health and strength to do again and . again as he had done that day . Comp . Penfold , in responding , said the M . E . Z . had

spoken very much in his praise , yet he felt that he had not spoken flatteringly ; for every word that had fallen from his lips was the truth . It had been the practice for many years past to ask one of the P . G . Officers to do the installation . That was all right , but he thought that it was also right that one of the P . Z . ' s of the chapter should be ready to do it in case the P . Grand Officer chosen could not attend .

He felt it a great honour to have had the opportunity of installing the First Principal ever installed in their new Masonic temple . He found in Comp . Warne a good and excellent help . He asked them to attend the P . G . Chapter meeting at Margate the following day , and show by their numbers that their chapter was well represented . He paid a high compliment to the M . E . Z ., and said his reign was

sure to enhance the prosperity and prestige of the chapter . The toast of " The Visitors " was eloquently responded to by Comps . Spinks , Nichols , and Edmunds , and Comps . Butter , Hayes , and Hobson responded for "The Past Principals , " and then the toast of "The Officers" concluded the proceedings , which were interspersed with some clever singing by Madame Adeline Paget , and Bros . Alfred Moore and Reginald Groome . Comp . Lift presided at the piano .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

FOREST OF DEAN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Speech House , when there present Bros . Henry Clark , W . M . ; J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., acting S . W . ; J . S . Bradstock , J . W . ; S . J . Thomas , M . O . ; S . W . Woods , acting S . O . ; S . W . Haddingham , J . O . ; A . Stephens , Sec ; T . j . Nundy , S . D . ; E . James , J . D . ; G . Clark , jun ., P . M ., P . G . S ..

acting I . G . j Job Webb , Tyler ; W . C . Heane , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Shiles , A . Parker , W . G . Roberts , and J . J . James . Visitor : Bro . G . W . Holmes . The lodge having been opened , a ballet was taken for Bro . G . W . Holmes , Hoive Lodge , and he vvas duly elected . A ballot was then taken for Bro . O . J . Adams , 457 , and , being favourable , he was advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., the ceremony being ably performed bv the W . M . J The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual Masonic toasts were honoured .

Ancient And Accepted Rite .

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

KENDAL . —Border Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesay , the 25 th ult . In the absence of Bro . Dr . Gore Ring , 1 S M . W . S ., III . Bro . George J . McKay , 32 , P . M . W . S ., pre sided , assisted by the officers , viz .: Bros . P . de E . Collin iS ° , Prelate ; R . J . Nelson , iS ° , ist General andTieasurer ; Geo . Dalrymple , 2 nd General ; Jos . Hall , iS " , Recorder ; Rev . H . D . Rawnsley , 1 S , Raphael ; 111 . Bro . CoI . F . R . Sewell , 30 ; and Thos . Usher , O . G .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , when Bro . P . de E . Collin , 18 , vvas unanimously elected M . W . S . for the year , and 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell , 30 , Treasurer . III . Bro . C . VV . R . Beswicke Royds , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector General North-West District , was repotted , and received under an arch of steel and saluted , and at the request of III . Bro . Geo . J . McKay , 32 , occupied the throne . Two candidates , Bros . T . A . Argles and H

Moser had been previousl y balloted for , and the latter bemg in attendance , was duly perfected . Bro . Nelsori , 18 , treasurer , read a statement of accounts for the current year , which were passed as read , and showed a good balance to the credit of the chap . ter . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren"dined at the King ' s Arms Hotel , and the usual loyal and " Masonic toasts followed .