Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the » l ! th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . H . Purdue , P . M ., VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; A . lVilliams , T . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . W . Williams , cj ) , H . C'lttor ., j . D . ; C . J . C . Walker , l . G . ; G . E . Higginson , T' pattison , and Capt . Wilson ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Wilson having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the F ' nst Degree , and , the W . M . having risen , Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 $ ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present ; Bros . 1 . R . Allman , W . M . 1425 , W . M . ; W . i . Mason , S . W . ; E . F Ferris , W . M . 1543 , I . W . ; G . Read , P . M . jrr , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec "; W . Death , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , J . D . ; W G . Coleman , l . G . ; W . Robinson ; Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 143 S ; W .. ] . Hakim , W . M . elect 141 ; 0 . W . Battley , W , c ! Edwards , S . Barrow , S . Stretch , jun ., and M . T . Tuck .

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 First Degree . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , 3 ro . Hakim being candidate . The W . M . then requested Bro . Hakim to assume the chair , and invest the officers . Bro . Allman re-assumed the chair , and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Mason was elected W . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highburv . Present : Bros . I . Petch , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , S . W . ; J . W . Clarke , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . C . Yates , S . D . ; A . Wolter , J . D . ; H . B . Harding , I . G . ; J . Duncan , C . Hillier , and R . Loomes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Loomes offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and having

answered the usual questions , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Loomes candidate . Bro . Wolter having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Wolter candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Scarlett wa < elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 ;) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . A . J . Turner , W . M . ; S . W . Keene , S . W . ; J . R . Hubbard , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . '( pro tem . ) ; J . H . Neville , S . D . ; G . E . Wilton , I . D . ; W . Dresden , l . G . j S . Cochrane , P . M . ; | . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , W . C . Williams , C . Castell , Wiles , and Betts . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very smooth and impressive manner , Bro .

Wi'es acting as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge at the conclusion of the ceremony . Bro . Williams offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in an admirable manner , Bro . Williams being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his excellent working in the chair for the first time in this lodge . Bro . Castell , W . M . 903 , was elected a joining member . Bro , Keene was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1701 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad . Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Coplestone , W . M . ; Purdue , P . M ., S . W . ; Woodard , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; L . Cox , J . D . ; Jennings , l . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Cubkt , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Head , Cross , Whittell , Rice , Craggs , Gilbert Larter , Sansom , and Cotton .

The 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 , ami resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Whittell having offered himself as a candidate for raising , answered the questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . Lodge was resumed to the

Second and First Degrees , and the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lectures were worked by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Coplestone for his ability in the chair in this lodge for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 22 nd ult . Present : Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . ; C . Hopkins , S . W . ; Long , J . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; Worth , l . G . j D . Stroud , P . M . ; F . Craggs , Clark , and Arlidge . Visitors Bros . C . Cordingley , P . M . 4 S ; Walker , Webb , W . Hide , of 1255 ; and Davies , 32 ( I . C . )

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Webb offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Webb candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the

2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Cordingley , P . M . 4 $ , was elected a member . On the second rising , Bro . Hopkins was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Gardner announced that Bro . G . Everett , P . M . 2012 , is a candidate for the Grand Treasurership . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

A meeting of the lodge was also held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the above address , when there were present Bros . C . Hopkins , W . M . ; D . Long , S . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; Wood , P'M ., S . D . ; D . Stroud , P . M ., J . D . ; Richardson , l . G . ; Cartnoll , P . M . ; J , Sims , P . M . ; F . Craggs , R . Wimpey , and F . Walden . visitors : Brus . Hyde and Biggs , 1275 . ., The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

me last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cartnoll offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened JJ the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cartnoll candidate . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . On the second

nsing , Bro . D . Long was elected W . M . for Saturday week , tomorrow ( Saturday ) being officers' night of the mother lodge . 1 0 S ' " *• . •y * ' Biggs and W . Hyde , of 1275 , were unanimously elected joining members . To-morruw ( Saturday ) it is expected that the officers and members of the mother lodge will attend in rorce to go through the heavy working they have at their next njeetrng . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , " « lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WHITBY . —Britannia Chapter ( No . 312 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on Monday , the rst instant , when there were present Comps . W . H . Falkingbridge , M . E . Z . ; F . Thornton , H . ; VV . G . Lockev , J . j R . W . Whi'e , P . S . ; S . Reed , S . E . ; John N . Lawson , S . N . ; J . Brooks and J .

T . Stewart , Asst . Soj . ; John Stevenson , P . Z . ; W . H . Marwood , P . Z . ; T . S . Moss , P . Z . ; T . N . Marwood , P . Z . ; G . W . Sma ' les , P . Z . ; B . Newbald , H . Wald , J . Brand , J . T . Oliver , J . W . Collier , and T . H . Trueman , Janitor . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was then

taken for Bro . W . H . Tate , of 312 , which , proving unanimous , he was exalted to the Sublime Degree in a manner that reflected the greatest credit on every officer . After a proposition for an exaltation at the next chapter , it was closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshment . The M . E . Z . very happily gave the customary toasts , which were very ably responded to . A pleasant evening was thus spent in fraternal intercourse . Several of the companions contributing to the harmony by

song . MANCHESTER . — Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —A very influential gathering of Royal Arch Masons assembled on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , the meeting being held for the purpose of exalting Bro . the Rev . the Earl of Mulgrave . There were present Comps . J . H . Sillitoe ,

P . G . D . D . C England , P . G . H . East Lanes ., Z . ; A . H . lefferis , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . Soj . ; Skelly , P . Z . ; F . A . Huet , P Z . ; S . Warburton , P . Z . ; J . Hothersall , S . N . ; J . S . Lewis , P . S . ; G . S . Smith , Asst . Soj . ; James Sly , Janitor ; J . J . Craig , S . Ayland , C H . Arnold , J . R . Ashworth , J . K . Wilson , and R . Zifler . Amongst the numerous visitors present were Comps . A .

Clegg , P . Z . 277 , P . G . J . ; James MacLaren , P . Z . 62 , P . G . S . N . ; J . Wilson , P . Z . 31 , P . G . P . S . ; J . L . Aspland , P . Z . 204 , P . P . G . Reg ; W . Bagnall , P . Z . 277 , P . P . G . P . S . ; N . Nicholson , P . Z . 221 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; the Right Rev . the Lord Bishop of New Westminster , 287 , P . P . G . Reg . Berks and Bucks ; the Rev . F . W . Harnett , P . Z . 840 , P . P . G . P . S . Berks and Bucks ; W . Cartwright , P . Z . 287 ,

P . G . P . S . Cheshire ; the Rev . VV . R . Clayton , Z . 42 ; the Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot , J . 62 ; the Rev . J . F . Hogg-Goggin , P . Z . 580 ; W . Byway , P . Z . 204 ; J . Gibb Smith , P . Z . 62 ; C Scholfield , P . Z . ; N . Dumville , P . Z . ; and E . Nathan , P . Z . of 204 ! Geo . Hunt , P . Z . 1496 ; G . V . Blakie , Z . 152 ; E . W . Irving , J . elect 152 ; and others . Letters and telegrams regretting inability to be present

were received from Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Grand Superintendent ; the Rev . T . S . Smyth , P . A . G . Soj . England ; J . Studhoime Brownrigg , P . A . G . Soj . Eng . ; the Rev . VV . H . Marsden , J . H . P . Leresche , P . Z . 204 , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Crowther , H . ; and F . R . Lange , J . Much regret was expressed at the absence through illness of Comp . 1 . E . Lees , S . E ., also Comp . C . Gotz

P . Z ., Treas ., who was in Spain . The chapter was opened by the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . the Rev . W . R . Clayton , H ., and the Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot , J . After the usual routine business and a successful ballot , Bro . the Rev . Earl of Mulgrave was exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by the M . E . Z ., the ceremony throughout , including the lectures , being rendered in a faultless and very impressive

manner , Comp . Lewis , as Pnn . Soj ., eliciting especial praise for the careful and distinct manner in which he discharged his important duties . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the dining-room , where a banquet was served , presided over by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , M . E . Z . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the meeting terminated at a very early hour .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , P . S . 975 , M . E . Z . ; M . S . Speigel , 834 , H . ; W . H . Deane , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset . J . ; H . Dehane , Z . 890 , S . E . ; E . J . Day , 1329 , P . S . ; and VV . H . Wadham , 1642 , 1 st A . S . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wadham being candidate . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . Thee were present Comps . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; VV . Briant , 1329 , H . ; C . Wilson , ^ 29 , I . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 127 $ , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . N . 1273 , S . E . ; V . T . Murche , S . N . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 127 S , P . S . ; Fleck , A . S . ; Addington , and C . Woods . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Addington

personating candidate . Comp . Carl T . Fleck , 127 S , was elected a joining member , and , in returning thanks , expressed pleasure at the excellent working . Comp . W . Briant was unanimously elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , and a vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes for the splendid way in which he had occupied the Second chair for the first time . Votes of thanks were also given to Comp . Whitby , M . E . Z . 1329 , for presenting the chapter with tire policy for fire insurance , & c , and to Comp . ( , ' . Woods , 1275 , for presenting " Proposal Forms . " The chapter was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street . Bro . W . F . Carman , W . M ., presided , and was supported and assisted by the following : Bros . John Page , I . P . M . ; John Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Harrison , S . W . ; Robert Whitfield , J . W . ; Wm . Brown , M . O . ; H . F . Dryden , S . O . ; R . W . tClyne , J . O . ; Wm .

Richardson , Sec . ; A . Simpson , S . D . ; Thomas Purvis , as J . D . ; Tom R . Short , as l . G . ; T . R . Jobson , R . W . Dees , and others . Bro . Fred . A . Black , elected some time ago , was in attendance and duly advanced as a M . M . M . by the W . M ., who did his work in an admirable manner . The lodge was closed after the usual routine business , and the brethren adjourned .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

The Grand Secretary-General has issued the following balance-sheet , and we have much pleasure in reproducing it in our columns : — The Treasurer-General in account with the Supreme Council , 33 ° , 1 st July , 1 S 8 S :

DR . RBCEIPTS . £ s . d . To Balance in Bank , on 1 st July , 1 SS 7 ... 50513 3 Since Received-Dividends £ 4 9 4 10 Sale of 2 , Upper John-street ... 1000 o o Fees , Certificates , & c . .. 1732 18 S — 3142 3 6

£ 3647 16 3 CR . EXPENDITURE . £ s . d . By Charity Donations 202 15 9 „ Purchase of Stock 1268 15 6 „ „ Books 258

„ „ Furniture 52 6 10 „ Fire Insurance 31 10 0 „ Payments for Salaries , Rent , Printing , Establishment , & c 1394 12 4 „ Balance in Bank 605 10 7

£ 3647 16 3 Examined and found correct , F RANK R ICHARDSON , 33 ° . H . CLERK , 33 , Treasurer-General , 33 , Golden-square , London , W . 4 th July , 18 S 8 .

BALANCE SHEET , 30 th J , 1888 . ASSETS . £ s . d . To Cash in London and Westminster Bank ... 605 10 7 „ £ 900 Madras Railway Stock ( cost ) ... 1007 5 o

„ j ^ Soo Madras Railway Debentures ... 800 o o „ £ 2000 Russian Bonds , 1871 ( cost ) ... 1934 io o „ £ 1000 Consols , 23 p . c . ( cost ) 962 10 o „ jC 2 noo Queensland Bonds ( cost ) 2034 18 o „ / . sooo Cape of Good Hope Inscribed

Stock ( cost ) 2896 1 o ,, £ 600 New South Wales Bonds ( cost ) ... 613 to o ,, £ 600 New South Wales Inscribed Stock ... 6 30 o o „ furniture and Appointments ( valued at ) ... 17 O 0 6 6 „ Library ( valued at ) ... 2377 IS 11

„ Plate ( valued at ) 393 5 o „ Organ ( valued at ) 300 o o „ Leases : —33 , Golden-square 450 o o Masonic Hall 690 o o Cellarage 500 o o

£ i 7 » 955 15 o LIABILITIES . £ s . d . By Capital ... 17 , 627 9 7 Balance from Revenue and Expenditure Account 328 5 5

£ ' 7 , 955 ' 5 o We have prepared the above accounts from the Books , and certify the same as correct . HARPER BROS ., Chartered Accountants . CHESTER . — Stanhope Chapter ( No . 75 ) . — This chapter was opened at the Queen Hotel on Friday ,

the 2 Sth ult ., by the M . W . 6 ., E . and P . Bro . J . Ormiston , assisted by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The members of the Supreme Council , viz ., III . Bros . H . D . Sandeman , G . Sec . Gen ., 33 ; Col . Shad > vell H . Clerke , S . G . I . G ., 33 ; Frank Richardson , A . G . D . C , 33 ; N . Clement Beswick Royds , 0

S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector General of the District ; and Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Past Inspector General of the North , and now Inspector General of the North-Eastern District ; were received under an arch of steel , and saluted . The ballot was unanimous in favour of Bro . VVm . Marcus Lightfoot as a candidate for this

beautiful Christian Degree . At the request of the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , 33 , took the chair , appointing 111 . Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ° , as Prelate ; Frank Richardson , 33 ° , as Grand Marshal ; J . H . Matthews , 31 ° , as Raphael ; W . C . Deeley , 30 , 1 st General ; E . and P . Bros . W . F .

Richardson , 2 nd General , and G . H . Brown , C . of G . The ceremony was beautifully given , the brethren discharging their several offices to perfection . Bro . E . Cuzner acted as Organist . E . and P . Bro . William Fisk Richardson was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and III . Bro . H . Claud Lisle , 30 ° , re-elected Treasurer . III . Bro .

Rev . Spencer Stanhope , 32 ° , in most feeling terms , alluded to the death of their I . P . M . W . S ., Bro . F . A . Dickson , which occurred the day previous , and proposed that their Secretary , HI . Bro . H . C . Lisle , should write a letter of condolence from their chapter . This was seconded by E . and P . Bro . John Ormistun , M . W . S ., and carried

unanimously . 111 . Bro . Rev . Spencer Stanhope also proposed a vote of thanks to the members of the Supreme Council 33 for visiting their chapter and working the Degree ; to 111 . Bro . Banister , who , when he was their Superintendent , came to nearly every meeting ; and to 111 . Bro . Beswick Royds , who was constant in his attendance as their

Inspector General ; and to the other members of the 33 , 32 ° ,. and 31 ° who had assisted them that day . This was seconded by III . Bro . H . C . Lisle , and carried unanimously . 111 . Bro . H . D . Sandeman returned thanks . The business of the chapter being completed , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall .

The banquet was all that could be desired , and reflected great credit on 111 . Bro . Deeley , 30 , who arranged with great care every particular for the comfort and enjoyment . of all . It was presided over by the M . W . S ., Bro . J . Ormiston , who had on his right III . Bro . Sandeman , 33 ; III . 0

Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ; 111 . Bro . Frank Richardson , 33 ; 111 . Bro . J . H . Matthews , 31 ; III . Bro . H . C . Lisle , 30 ; E . and P . Bro . W . M , Lightfoot , E . and P . Bro . W . F . Richardson , and others ; and upon his left hand , 111 . Bro . N . Clement Beswick Royds , 33 ;