Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of . thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ,, Bro , Rosenthal acting as candidate , Bro . B . Da Costa worked the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . 13 ro . Rosenthal proposed , and the S . D . seconded ^ that Bro . Benjamin , ofthe Sampson Lodge , No . 1668 , he a member of this lodge of instruction—carried unanimously , Bro . Musto proposed , and Bro . Cnndick seconded , both

in very feeling terms , that the Secretary convey to Bro . Barnes , in accepting his resignation as Treasurer , thc sincere regret expressed by the lire thren , and they trust he will enjoy better health and live many years to pay them occasional visits—carried unanimously . Tlie Preceptor proposed , and tlie Secretary seconded , that new collars be bought , and that Bro . Musto be selected to do so—carried unanimously . Nothing further being otl ' ered for thc good of Freemasonry , or * this lodge 0 $ instruction in particular , the lodge was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PRINCE OF WALES LODGE ( No . 4 ) . —The election meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at SA , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Jno . Shilcock , VV . M ., presided , with Bros . G . Edwards , S . W . j VV . Vincent , J . VV . j H . Lovegrove , P . G . I , of W ., I . P . M . j C . Pulman , P . G . I . G ., Sec * W . G . Brighton , P . G . I , of

VV ., Prov G . Sec . j VV . A . Scurrah , C . J . Axford , Bolding , J . Hunt , and others . Bros . C . B . Cooper and Bennett , who had been balloted for at the previous meeting , were admitted , and duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M . Bro . G .

Edwards was unanimously elected W . M . for tbe ensuing year . Bro . IT . Lovegrove was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Mills , Tyler . A jewel was voted to the outgoing W . M . It was decided to attach an Ark Mariner Lodge , _ with Bro . Jas . Shilcock as W . C . N . A banquet followed in the Prince ' s Saloon , Holborn Restaurant .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., in the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . A . S . Harris , W . M . j J . Skinner , S . W ., W . M . elect ,- J . Taylor , J . W . ; Rickwood , M . O . j J . Frye , J . O . j J . Mason , P . P . G . O .

Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., Treas . j F . Frye , S . D . j Parkhouse , I . D . j Smout , D . C . j French , VV . S . j Goodall , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . j Lawson , P . M . ; Cama , G . S . ( hon . member ) j and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con * firmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . C . Stevens , I . P . M . I 7 QI , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly

advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . Skinner was then presented , and the Grand Mark Lodge dispensation having been read , he was inducted into the chair of A . by Bro . Walls , assisted by Bros . Cama , as S . W . j Goodall , as J . W . j Mason , as D . C . ; and Lawson , as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were : Bros . Taylor , S . W . j Rickwood , J . W . j Sims , M . O . j J . Frye , S . O . j F . Frye , J . O . j Mason , Treas . j Walls , Sec . j Parkhouse , S . D . ;

Smout , J . D . j French , I . G . j Huish , D . C . j Monson , W . S . j and Schofield , 'lyler . Bro . Rickwood having been appointed to represent the Iodge at the next Festival of thc Mark Benevolent Fund , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Letters of apology were read from Bros . Harris , Davies , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was genially presided over by the VV . M . The usual toasts followed .

NEWPORT PAGNELL . —St . Peter and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 163 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . C . Terry , VV . M . j R . King , J . VV . ; Rev . F . W . Harnett , Chap . j H . H . Booth , M . O . j A . J . Coates , S . O . j J . Line , J . O . ; E . Carr , Treas . ; T . Taylor , Sec ; S . L , Kilpin , I . G . j L . Cooper , P . M . j F . D . Bull , H . Thody and J . C . Hipweli . The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and

confirmed . A dispensation from the R . W . Prov . G . M . for holding the lodge on this day was read , and also a letter expressing his regret at being unable to be present . The chair was then assumed by Bro . J . Taylor , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and the W . M . elect , Bro . Robert King , was presented , and duly installed in the chair of A ., according to ancient custom . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . C . Terry , I . P . M . ; Rev . F . W . Harnett ,

S . W . j A . J . Coates , J . W . j H . H . Booth , M . O . j ] . Line , S . O . j C . VV . Guelle , J . O . j E . Carr , Treas . j T . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ; M . M . Harris , S . D . j S . L . Kilpin , J . D . j H . Thody , Reg . of Marks , j and J . C . Hipweli , I . G . Bro . R . P . Porteous was proposed as a candidate for advancement . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Swan Hotel , where the usual banquet was served by Bro . Cannon .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . ISI ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 20 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . VV . Fisher , VV . M . j H . Higgins , acting S . W . j J . T . Briggs , J . W ., VV . M . electj C . II . Kohler , S . O . j Bailey , J . O . j T . C . Wallsi P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . Middlesex and Surrey , Sec . j Porter , S . D . j Simmonds , J . D . j Thomas , I . G . j Wood-_ .. n * ~ l > I . l ' 1 * 1 — D n t '\ D * Vt Rrr , / "hrtn mnmlt » , l . \\ 1 \ i /

IUI 1 C , IV . 11 . XUlupp , L . J . J ., ..,.., « -... ....... mu >» u ., and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Briggs having been presented to the W . M ., was most ably installed by him in the chair for the year ensuing-, assisted by Bros . Thrupp and Walls . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . H . Higgins , S . W . j Kohler , J . W . j Bailey , M . O . j Porter , S . O . j Simmonds , J . O . ; VV . Fisher

Treas . j T . C . Walls , Sec ; Thomas , S . D . ; Woodrufle , J . D . j and Harrison , Tyler . The remainder of the appointments were postponed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Fisher , in recognition of his able services as W . M . during the past year . The Auditors' report—a most satisfactory one—was received and adopted . A letter frpm Bro . W . Taylor , P . M . and ex-Treasurer , was then read ,

acknowledging the receipt of the vote of thanks passed to him at the last meeting , and pleading delicate health as on excuse for not attending thc installation meeting . Several other letters having been read , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed . Uro . Thrupp responded on behalf of " The Grand Ofti-

Mark Masonry.

cers , " and Bro . Walls replied to the toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was flatteringly proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Briggs , in reply , expressed his great gratification in being elected to the chair of so prosperous a lodge as No . 1 S 1 . It would be his endeavour during his year to still

further enhance that prosperity by the introduction of new members . Bro . VV . Fisher acknowledged the toast of " The I nstalling Master , " and Bro . Walls that of "The Past Masters . " "The Health of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Higgins and Kohler , brought the proceedings to a close .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —This college assembled at its usual quarterly meeting on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern . R . VV . Frater J . R . Foulger acted as Master of the Temple , and R . VV . Frater Eugene Thiellay as Deputy Master . Among those present were M . VV . Fra . Dr . VV . R . Woodman , R . VV . Fras . Ferguson , Wynn Westcott , Mathers , and Holland , and Fras . Coffin , W . G . Lemon , Thomas , T . W . Lemon , Street ,

Scholefield , and others . The question of establishing a permanent home for the college was discussed , and referred to a committee . VV . Bro . Dr . Bulmer , of Melbourne , was elected an hon . member . Certain private matters having been arranged , R . VV . Frater " Vincit qui se Vincit" read a long and learned essay on "The Temple which the Templars tried to build , the Vault of Christian Rosenkreutz , and the Cubical Stone . " The fratres received the essay with the deepest attention ,

and R . VV . Fra . S . L . Mathers entered on a short discussion with the author . A cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was unanimously passed . R . W . Fra . Dr . Wynn Westcott exhibited two curiosities—one a photograph of a drawing by himself of the very ancient " Isiac Tablet of Bembo , " the other , a transcription in several languages of the still more ancient "Smaragdine Tablet of Hermes . " The meeting concluded with a very pleasant banquet , which was flavoured by discussion of ancient lore and occult knowledge .

Royal Order Of Scotland.

ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .

A special meeting vvas held on Saturday last , at 33 , Golden-square , VV . The Royal Bruce Chapter of H . R . M . was opened by R . W . Bro . Kenneth R . Murchison , 30 ° , T . R . S . T . A ., with Bros . F . Sumner Knyvett , S . W . j J . L . Mather , J . VV . j Webster Glynes , as I . G . j and many other brethren . Bro . John Read , 30 " , having taken his place at

the organ , the Grand Officers of the Province of London entered in procession , under the guidance of VV . Bro . C . F . Matier , Grand Marischal , in the following order : VV . Bros . H . Lovegrove , G . G . ; Controller S . G . Bake , G . I . G . ; Col . Somerville Burney , G . Treas . j Frank Richardson , G . Sec ; R . Loveland-Loveland , G . J . VV . j Col . G . Haldane , G . S . M ., as G . Swd . Br . ; Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , R . VV . P . G . M . j Capt . N . G . Philips , Dep . P . G . M . j and J . E . Le

Feuvre , G . Banner Br . Bros . C . Belton and G . Graveley were accepted , and received the two degrees , the whole of the quaint and beautiful being abl y rendered by the R . VV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , assisted by the officeis , but especially by Bro . C . F . Matier , whose perfect rendering of these ceremonies is unequalled . Shortly after the completion of the business the brethren partook of a most elegant banquet at the Cafe Royal .

Annual Ball Of The Derwent Lodge, No. 40, At Hastings.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE DERWENT LODGE , No . 40 , AT HASTINGS .

The annual ball under the auspices of this old and flourishing lodge was celebrated with considerable dclat , on the 20 th ult ., at the Warrior-square Concert Rooms . We cannot but congratulate the brethren on the great success they achieved in bringing together so large and distinguished a

company . There were nearly 300 brethren and ladies present , who availed themselves of the opportunity of combining social recreation and intercourse with support to our Masonic Institutions . It enjoyed the distinguished patronage of the late R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., as well as that of the general body of the Fraternity in the province , and proved one of the most pleasant and

brilliant gatherings of the season . The members of the various lodges and chapters wore their insignia and jewels of office , and thus lent additional colour and lustre to the scene , the effect being most picturesque . Profiting by the experience gained on previous occasions , a capital band of Stewards was appointed , including Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . j I . Henderson Scott , Dep .

Prov . G . Master j the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., VV . M . 11 S 4 ; his Worship the Mayor of Hastings ( Edwin Bradnam , 40 ); VV . Dawes , Prov . G . S . W ., P . M . ; R . Pidcock , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . j Sir T . Brassey , K . C . B ., M . P . j Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., Prov . G . M . M . j F . P . Campbell , Prov . G . S . W . Kentj F . Rossiter , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., Treas . j Capt . E . VV . J . Hennah , R . N .,

Prov . G . D . C , P . M . j J . VV . Wells , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; F . Plowman , I . P . M . j F . H . Hallett , VV . M . 40 ; G . Gaze , G . Roddis , J . Kenwood , George Veness , G . F . VVood , F . J . Parsons , W . J . Rodda , T . VV . Markwick , S . W . j T . Ureer , J . B . Foord , Stwd . and S . D . 11 S . JJ S . Chandler , J . W . j W . S . Allen , VV . A . Beck , F . C . Edwards , H . Muscat , Org . j T . Walmsley , C . Reinmann , R . Dengate ,

VV . A . Payne , T . H . Case , jun ., M . Wildish , R . Jones , VV . Woodcock , and Henry Kimm , J . VV . 1184 , all of 40 J Robert Hughes , Sec . 11 S 4 ; R . J . Langley , 11 S 4 j J . J . Allinson , Sec . 1 S 42 j T . llulburd , ' B . F . Meadows , S . W . 1 S 42 j C . VV . Tomes , P . P . G . D ., P . M . j C . Haines ,

P . G . S . S . j H . Sutton , E . Fryman , P . P . G . S . S ., P . M . j C . Tomkinson , P . P . G . D ., P . M . j and last , but by no means least , Bros . Councillor W . H . Russell , P . M ., and R . j . Reed as its indefatigable Hon . Sec , with Bro . John Bray , as Hon . Treas . A wise foresi g ht had attended to all details calculated to enhance thc enjoyment of the patrons of the

ball . The spacious hall was brilliant with light , and , together with the tasteful dresses of the fair sex , presented a " coup d ' ceil " of surprising beauty to the observer , as the pleasure of the dance was enjoyed to the strains of Bro . 11 . Mus-

Annual Ball Of The Derwent Lodge, No. 40, At Hastings.

catt ' s splendid band . The programme comprised 26 dances , the following brethren proving very efficient M . C . ' s : Bros . C . R . Chandler , P . P . G . P ., P . M . j H . G . P . Wells , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . '; VV . T . Jordan , I . G . j and A . Bolingbroke , allot 11 S 4 ; Councillor W . H . Russell , P . M . j CE . Hallett , and Arthur Bray , all of 40 . Dancing was kept

up till nearly six o ' clock , when the company separated , congratulating each other on the happy night , and with the expressed intention of meeting again next year . VVe may state that seldom have we seen a more unanimous and harmonious gathering , and take the opportunity of wishing the Hastings , St . Leonard ' s and district Masonic ball every success .

Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1040 .

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BRIXTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1040 .

Thc Annual Festival of this young and flourishing Lodge of Instruction was held on Tuesday evening , tho 26 th ult ., when a number of brethren assembled at the hospitable board of Bro . Monk , at tho " Prince Regent , " Dulwich-road , Herne-hill , to partake of a bountiful

repast prepared in his usual masterly manner . P > ro E . A . Francis , 1658 , Preceptor , occupied the chair , and the S . VV . and J . VV . chairs were ably filled by Bros . C . J . Axford , S . W . 204 S , and Knight , S . VV . 1507 , respectively . There were also present—VV . Bros . C . H . Phillips , I . P . M . 198 ( 5 , Treasurer ; S . Richardson , W . M . 183 ; J . Harling , P . M . 30 ; H . M . Williams

, W . M . 19 S 6 ; Watts , P . M . 507 ; also Bros . Buckley , S . D . 1320 ; Albert , I . G . 1949 ; Hill , J . W . 156 3 j Andrews , 1986 j Burridge , 1922 j Mayer , J . D . 191 ) 3 ; Dobson , 1694 ; Hooper , S . D . 1986 j Langley , 198-6 , Secretary ; Bird , 1762 j and G . Monk , 1507 . The tables having been cleared , the worth y PRESIDENT commenced his toast list with the usual toast of

" The Queen and Craft , " remarking how loyally this toast was received at every meeting of Freemasons . This having been enthusiasticall y drank , the next toast proposed was that of " The M . W . G . M ., and Pro . G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and Grand Lodge Officers Present and Past , " which was dul y honoured . Bro . C . H . PHILLIPS , I . P . M . 1986 , Treasurer , then

assumed the gavel , and proposed " Tho Health of Bro . E . A . Francis , Preceptor of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , " to whom he said the prosperity of this lodge was entirely due—Bro . Francis always being ready and willing to assist any brother in gaining that Masonic knowledge so essentially necessary in every candidate for the Master ' s chair . He therefore asked them to

drink with bumpers tho health of the worthy President . The reception of this toast proved that it was undoubtedly the toast of the evening , and Bro . FRANCIS , in thanking the brethren for the cordial manner in which it had been proposed and received , said that tho only reward he desired in return for trouble taken , was that the Lodge of Instruction should flourish , and this

reward he had received beyond his expectation . The next toast he had to propose was " Increased Prosperity to the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the names of Bros . Phillips and Langley , Treasurer and Secretary . In the course of his remarks he stated that during the four years this Lodgeof Instruction had been in existence , not only had they paid for such furniture

as would not disgrace a regular lodge , but they had a balance in hand of nearly . £ 10 . Without a good Treasurer and Secretary the success of the lodge could not be promoted , he therefore had great pleasure in coupling the names of these officers with this toast , not only for the manner in which they conducted their respective duties , but also because in Craft Masonry he

did not think you could find better workers . He also impressed the brethren to be frequent in their attendance , that boing the only means to gain a knowledge of Masonic working . Bro . PHILLIPS ( Treasurer ) , in reply , said that from the foundation of this Lodge of Instruction to the present time he had taken the liveliest interest in its

proceedings , not only on account of the Masonic knowledge which he had been able to gain under the kindly tuition of their Preceptor , but because in the weekly meetings the principles of brotherly love were so thoroughly maintained . He could assure them that on any occasion when his services could be of any benefit to the lodge or its members they should always be available .

Dro . LANGLEY ( Secretary ) , in thanking the brethren for the cordial reception which this toast had received at their hands , stated that since his initiation , about two years since , he had been absent but four times from their weekly meetings . The duties of Secretary were undertaken by him as a small means of repayment to their Preceptor for the Masonic knowledge which he

had obtained at his hands , and if those duties had been conducted in such a manner as lo merit a . small meed of approbation from the members , he could assure them that he felt amply repaid for the slight labour on his part . The PRESIDENT , in happy terms , then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with tho name of Bro . Dobson .

Bro . DODSON , in reply , stated that as a young member of the Craft , he could have wished that this response had been placed in abler hands j however , he thanked the brethren for the honour done him , and said that although his residence was about 10 miles distant , he hoped on some future occasion to meet them in their

lodge and become . 1 member thereof—being anxious to obtain that Masonic knowledge which appeared to be so available under the guidance of their Preceptor . The PRESIDENT , in proposing the next toast , that of " Our Charitable Institutions , " said that as Charity was the watchword of our Order , so ought every Mason to do that which ha was able in support of our Masonic