Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1 425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster - place , Cleveland - square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . ] . Cruttenden , W . M . ; D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 , S . W . ; W . Hillier , J . AV . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; W .

Sims , P . M . S 34 , S . D . ; John Davies , W . M . 169 , J . D . ; lames Chaundler , I . G . ; James Stratton , Stwd . ; | . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; C . S . Mote , P . M . 1732 ; H . Camp , bell , J . C . Conway , John Smith , and O . AV . Battley . The lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Stratton being candidate . Bro . Allman worked the 3 rd Section of the

Lecture , Bro . Read the 4 th , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gellion vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of condolence vvith Lady Carnarvon and family svas passed , also to Mr . Herbert , the proprietor of the Porchester Hotel . The proxy belonging to the lodg * e of instruction for the election of Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys vvas unanimously voted to Bro . Edsvin Storr . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., vvhen the follosving were present : Bros . Minett , W . M . ; Gaskell , P . M ., S . AV . ; Morgan , J . W . ; Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ) ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Antunovich , S . D . ; Miller , J . D . ; Williams , I . G . ; F . T . Wood , Harris , Graham , Langford , Meadows ,

Vale , D . Smith , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The Iodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Gaskell , P . M ., vvas duly presented for installation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Gaskell , P . M ., vvas duly installed by the AV . M ., Bro . Minett , svho gave the addresses , & c , in

an able and efficient manner . The various officers of the lodge svere invested by the nesvly-installed AV . M ., svho then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Pitt , P . M . The lodge svas resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Vale having anssvered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted and retired . The lodge svas resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed .

Bro . A ' ale candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree , and on the W . M . rising for the first time , Bro . S . Vale , 861 , svas unanimously elected a joining member , and returned thanks . The dues having been collected , the W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Morgan svas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing sveek , and

returned thanks . The officers having been appointed in rotation , the VV . M . rose for the third time , and a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks svas accorded to Bro . Minett for his able working of the installation ceremony . Bro . Minett having expressed his acknowledgment , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . H . Evenden , AV . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . ; W . Hoggins , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; j . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; F . Cracknel ! , S . D . ; F . W . Buxton , J . D . ; J . ThrussellOrg . ; E . J . D .

, Rymer , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Hancock , K . Kirk , and W . Williams . The Iodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Hancock having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the

Third Degree , vvas duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . W ., svas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the

third ceremony . On rising for the third time , the Preceptor proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . H . Evenden , AV . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for the very able manner in which he had

rehearsed the Third Degree . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . To vvhich the W . M . made a suitable reply , assuring the brethren that he felt that a vote of thanks to a VV . M . svho had occupied the chair for the first time svas a great compliment not to be forgotten . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge svas closer ! .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ist inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edsvardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . G . A . Knight , W . M . ; J . H . Neville , S . W . ; AV . G . Danby , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M .. P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec ; W . Hillier , S . D . : C G . Hatt . LD .:

J . R . Hubbard , I . G . ; C Woods , W . G . Coleman , James Sims , P . M . ; and J . J . Moore . . . T ** * lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed in a perfect manner . Bro . Coleman offered himself as a candidate for passing and svas examined and entrusted ; The lodge svas opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Williams delivered the lecture on the tracing board , and the lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Moore was elected a joining member , and Bro . Neville svas elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of respectful sympathy and condolence with the family of the late Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , having been passed , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . I 79 ) .-A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhavvk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Higginson , W . M . ; F . Woodard , S . AV . ; F . Craggs , J . W . j E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , PJVL

, Sec ; W . Hillier , S . D . ; C . J . C Walker , J . D . ; W . Stevens , I . G . ; E . Childs , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers P . M . ; L . Cox , T . J . Head , and F . West . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The lod ge svas opened in the Second Uegree . The ist Section of the Lecture svas worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren , Bro . Head having

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offered himself as a candidate , svas examined and entrusted . The lodge svas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Woodard svas elected AV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge svas closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 28 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . H . Bright , W . M . ; T . W . Biggs , S . W . ; J . H . Cummings , P . M ., J . W . j James Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor j F . Craggs , Sec ( pro tent ); W . Pine , S . D . j J . Cox , J . D . j J . N . Baxter , I . G . j W . Hillier , Steward ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; and W . S . Whiteley .

The lodge being opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Whiteley as candidate . The Iodge svas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture svere worked by the Deputy Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Biggs vvas elected AV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2256 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this exemplary and vigorous lodge vvas held at Hoe-street Chambers , Walthamstosv , on Monday , the 30 th ult ., vvhen there were present Bros . Bromhead , W . M . ; VV . Shurmur , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . E . Horley , S . AV . ; Richard Kershaw , J . W . ; Jno . Ives , P . M ., S . D . ; George Long , J . D . ; Walter Goulding , I . G . ; W . P . Allen , Sec ;

Wm . Blenkinsop , Stsvd . ; E . Brooshooft , Christian Horst , T . Scoresby-Jackson , P . M . ; E . Gray , jun ., Nathaniel Fortescue , W . W . Cook , Ben . Nicholson , R . Smith , Chas . Bestosv , R . Sandall , and ] . Speller . The lodge vvas opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . C . Horst being the candidate . The installation ceremony was then rehearsed in a highly impressive and commendable manner , Bro .

Scoresby-Jackson acting as Installing Master . Bro . T . K . Horley vvas unanimously elected VV . M ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Shurmur then moved that a sincere and cordial vote of thanks be entered on the minutes to Bro . Blenkinsop for his unvarying courtesy svhilst acting * as honorary Stesvard ; this vvas seconded by Bro . R . Kershaw , supported by Bro . W . P . Allen , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge svas closed .

ST . ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter svas held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present Comps . James Sims , M . E . Z . ; John Cruttenden , H . j W . J . Coplestone , J . ; J . H . Cumming , S . E . ; W . Hillier , P . S . ; and T . VV . Biggs , S . N .

The convocation having been declared opened , the ceremony of exaltation svas rehearsed in an excellent manner by all concerned . Comp . Cruttenden svas elected a joining member . Votes of thanks svere passed to the H . and P . S . for their good svorking . Comp . Cruttenden svas elected M . E . Z . for July , and after "Hearty good svishes" the meeting vvas adjourned until the 9 th inst .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

TAUNTON . Royal Alfred Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The ceremony of installation in connection with this chapter svas performed at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., svhen Bro . T . H . Chaffin , of Lodge No . 261 , svas duly installed M . W . S . for the ensuing year by Bro . T . G . AVilliams , the retiring M . AV . S . Bro . Chaffin aftersvards appointed and invested the follosving officers : Bros . Rev . H . S . Hume ,

Prelate ; C . H . Samson , ist General ; J . Lesvis , 2 nd General ; J . G . Vile , G . M . j T . G . Williams , R . ; J . Gill , Herald j ^ T . A . Hussey , C . of S . j Rev . R . Bailey , Recorder j F . T . Elsvorthv , Treas . j H . Read , Org . j and H . Powell , D . C . The brethren aftersvards sat dosvn to a banquet , presided over by the nesvly-installed M . AA ' . S ., and the usual Masonic toasts svere proposed .

Princess Beatrice At Wanstead.

PRINCESS BEATRICE AT WANSTEAD .

Princess Beatrice , vvho was accompanied by Prince Henry of Battenberg , Colonel J . Clerk , and Miss M . Cochrane , distributed the prizes to the inmates of the Infant Orphan Asylum , Wanstead , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Among those present were the Bishop of Colchester , Mr . J . Theobald , M . P ., Sir J . Goode , Captain

McLaughlin , Colonel Dorninthorpe , the Rev . Prebendary Whittington , Colonel Channer , and many others . Her Royal Highness , vvho was received by the Committee and Stewards on arriving , vvas conducted to the girls ' play-room , where the boys of the school went through a programme consisting of recitations , pianoforte solos ,

musical drill , songs , marching , skipping , and Japanese drill , & c . A novel feature in the afternoon ' s programme vvas the faresvell address delivered by Master W . O . A . Perkins , a pupil . In the course of his remarks he said there were 600 children in the school besides an

adequate staff of officers and teachers . The home was a refuge for those who had been bereaved of their parents . Some of the past inmates of the school had been successful , and those who remained looked forward to a like result . The Bishop of COLCHESTER , in proposing a vote of

thanks to the Princess for presiding , said that on several occasions they had been honoured by visits from the members of the Royal family . The motion having been carried , the PRINCESS said . * It has given me very great pleasure to be present to-day at one of your anniversaries , and at the same

time to have had the opportunity of seeing this wellknown and excellent institution , in svhich I know my dear father took the greatest interest . I thank you all very much for the kind reception you have given us , and I wish most heartily every success to your

institution . Her Royal Highness then left . The visitors afterwards inspected the chapel , nurseries , dormitories , and schoolrooms , and then proceeded to the dining hall , where a lunch was provided . Sir J . GOODE , who presided , in proposing prosperit y

Princess Beatrice At Wanstead.

to the institution , said he was quite certain that it vvas worthy of support . It was of great value , not only to the locality , but to the country at large . The good that the charity vvas doing was simply incalculable . He spoke of the admirable manner in vvhich the children were trained and the discipline that was exercised in the school , and stated that the training they received

was of the soundest ancl highest kind . Their bodil y , mental , and spiritual wants were thoroughly cared for , and he had no hesitation in wishing it success . The toast vvas drunk with enthusiasm . The Bishop of COLCHESTER , in proposing the health of the Chairman , also spoke of the good work the institution was doing . The proceedings then terminated .

The Late Earl Of Carnarvon.

THE LATE EARL OF CARNARVON .

The following order has been issued by the Grand Secretary : " UNITED GRAND LODGE OE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OE ENGLAND . " His ROYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD , PRINCE 01 WALES , K . G ., & c , & c , & c , & c , M . W . G . M . " In consequence of the much lamented death of the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro

Grand Master and Provincial Grand Master for Somerset , an event which has filled the breast of every Mason vvith the most poignant grief , it is ordered that the Grand Lodge and all subordinate Lodges be placed in Masonic Mourning for the space of Six Months from this date . " The Mourning to be worn by Brethren individually

to be as follows : Grand Officers , Present and Past-Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Badges and one at the point of the Chain or Collar just above the Jewel Masters , Past Masters , and Master Masons—Three Black Crape Rosettes on Badge . Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices—Two Black Crape Rosettes at the lower part of the Badge . White Gloves .

" By Command of the M . W . Grand Master . "SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . S . " Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 1 st July , 1890 . " The Grand Scribe E . has also issued the following : "SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS

OE ENGLAND . "HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD , PRINCE OE WALES , K . G ., & c , & c , & c , & c , M . E . Z . " In consequence of the much lamented death of the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , M . E . Pro Grand Z ., an event which has filled the breast of every

R . A . Mason with grief , it is ordered that the Grand Chapter and all subordinate Chapters be placed in Masonic Mourning for the space of Six Months from this date . " The Mourning to be worn by Companions individuall y to be as follows : Grand Officers , Present and Past—Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Aprons and one

at the point of the Collar , just above the Jewel . Principals , Past Principals , and Companions—Three Black Crape Rosettes on the Apron . White Gloves . " By Command of the M . E . Z ., "SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . S . E . " Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , ist July , 1890 . "

The follosving on the same subject has been issued by the authorities of the Mark Degree : —• " GRAND LODGE 01 * MARK MASTER MASONS . " DEATH OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON , " M . W . PAST GRAND MASTER . " ORDER FOR MOURNING . —Lodges . —Pedestals and Candlesticks to be draped in Black Crape or Cloth . Individual Brethren . —Grand Officers and Provincial

Grand Officers , Present and Past—Masters and Past Masters—Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Badge and one at the upper point of the Collar . Brethren , not included in the above , Three Black Crape Rosettes on the Badge . White Gloves . "By command of H . R . H THE PRINCE OF WALES ,

K . G , M . W . G . M . C . FITZGERALD MATIER , P . G . W , Grand Secretary . "

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