Instruction.

his services , and only hoped the lodge of instruction would continue to prosper , anil do good work . He himself had heard a W . M . at the banquet table say that he gained his Masonic knowledge from the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , which was a great compliment . He was sorry he had been absent from his duties much the ' but it h circum

so during past year , was throug - stances over which he had no control , hav ' u-g to go abroad . He begged to thank Bros . R . J . Harnell , F . M . Noakes . and G . H . Reynolds for their kind assistance in undertaking his duties at different times when he was absent . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the y & inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Hubbard , W . M . ; Dresden , S . W . ; Weckes , P . M ., I . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( protein . ); Nevill , S . D . ; W . C . Williams , J . D . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; Swann , Heath , and Strong . _ Second

The lodge was opened , and the questions leading to the Degree were answered satisfactorily by Bro . Nevill . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , ' and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Dresden was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1701 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , December 29 th , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Jennings , W . M . ; Allman , S . W . ; Cross , J . W . ; Aiibtiu , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Moss , S . D . ; Hagan , [ . D . ; Craggs , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Davies , Preceptor ; Burton , P . M . - ; Alais , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; T . H . Wood , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Walker , Johnston , Larter , Arnott , Gilbert , Head , Woodard , Higginson , and Nash .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Jennings vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Josey , P . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Arnott candidate . The 5 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , the answers being given in a very perfect manner by Bro . Alais , P . M . The answers to the 1 st and 2 nd Sections were given by Bros . Woodard and Hagan respectively in a very perfect manner . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , December 31 st . Present : Bros . A . Williams , VV . M . j G . Gardner , S . W . ; D . Strond , J . W . ; Gardner , Treas . ; ] . Brown , acting Sec ; Mulvev , S . D . ; Long , I . G . ; Craggs , Stw . i . ; Sims , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; Perdue , P . M . ; AsLtt , Cochrane , and Boswell . 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 Degree . Bro . Wood offering himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in a most admirable manner by the W . M ., Bro . Wood , P . M ., being the candidate . The W . M . also rendered the traditional history in his usual efficient style . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . On the W . M . rising for the second time , it was

announced that Bro . Harvey , W . M . of the mother lodge , assisted by his officers , will rehearse the ceremony of ins ' allation to-morrow ( Saturday ) . It was proposed hy the Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that Bro . Gardner , P . M ., occupy the chair on Saturday , Jan . 14 . Bro . Craggs was unanimously recorded a vote of thanks for his kindness in acting as Wine Steward during the past twelve months . The lodge was closed , after a very pleasant evening enjoyed by the brethren .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , December 30 : h , at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Wynn , J . W . ; Gibson , Treas ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec . j Roberts . S . D . ; Hume , J . D . ; Smales , I . G . ; Richards , Brandon , Adams , and Stenson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Richards , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and

was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Richards heingthe candidate . Bro . Adams , a candiJate 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 . Adams being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Smales was unanimons ' y elected a joining member . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . i , on Monday , Ihe 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . Esling , W . M . ; Green S . W . ; Wright , J . W . ; Beavan , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Evans , I . G . ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Grover , " Brown , Gibbs , B . Perkins , Rashlcigh , Coe , Folkard , and Shannaw . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read ai . d confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of

the Lecture were worked by Bros . Andrews and Westley , each assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Esling , in his usual careful and impressive manner , with Bro . Brown as candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by Bro Westley , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Coe giving the answers in splendid style . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were codected . The W . M

rose for the second time , and Bro . Green , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Green thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary proposed that a Committee be elected to establish a Benevolent Association in connection with the 1 , dge of instruction ; this was secondedand carried unanimously . The

, following brethren were then elected as a Committee , with power to add to their numhtr : —Bros . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Esling , Folkard , Beavan , Steele , Gibbs , and Evans . All Masonic business being ended , Ihe lodge was closed . Members are informed that a ballot will take place on the first Monday in February for £ < < s . to one of the Masonic Charities .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

INSTRUCTION HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , December 30 th , at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . J . Davies , 733 , M . E . Z . ; M . Speigel , ° 34 , H . ; J . Sims , J . 834 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . 800 , 1 st A . S . 862 , £ ¦ 1 . 5 VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , p . p . G . R . Dorset . S . N .: W . H .

•? uV " ¦ ' «• P-S'i G- March . » 3 ; and | . Smith , 890 . ihe chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , March being the candidate . Comp . Speigel was elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing two weeks , and appointed the cloYd ™ m rotation ' After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was

On Saturday last , Bro . the Lord Mayor received at the Mansion House an influential deputation from the •? j L the Royal Med'cal Benevolent College , who invited him to preside at the biennial festival dinner of the institution . The objects of the college having been fully explained ; and the hope of the Council expressed for influential assistance outside the medical profession , his lordi , Ju A ^ i ndly acceded ' 0 ^ e request , and Tuesday , the » 7 tn April , wasselected as the day forcelebrating the festival ,

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Masonic Hall , S . \ , Red Lion-square . There were present Bros . G . Powell , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; T . Cohu , S . W . ; Major P . J . Dunbar , P . G . Stwd ., J . VV . ; H . H . Shirley , M . O . ; J . J . Thomas , S . O . ; G . V . A . Schoifield , J . D . j J . T . Rowe , D . C ; J . VV . Baldwin ,

I . G . ; H . A . VV . Reeves , Treas . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . G Stwd ., P . M ., Sec . ; T . Cubitt , P . M , P . GO . ; E . L Shepherd , P . M ., P . G . D . ; George Kenning , P . M ., P . J G . O . ; P . L . Simmonds , P . M ., G . Stwd . ; Rev . C . H Roberts , M . A , Org . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; J . J Pakes , Stwd . ; T . G . Robinson , J . Stephens , and others Visitors : Bros . E . Storr , Harding , and Richards .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . Powell then vacated the cha r in favour of Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., for the purpose of installing Bro . T . Cohu , the ceremony being performed in a masterly manner . Ihe W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . G . Powell , I . P . M . ; Major P . Dunbar , S . VV . ; H . H . Shirley , J . VV . ;

J . J . Thomas , M . O . ; S . j . Humfress , S . O . ; G . V . A . Schoifield , J . O . j H . A . VV . Reeves , Treas . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., Sec ; J . T . Rowe , R . of M . ; J . W . Baldwin , S . D . ; J . J . Pakes , J . D . ; T . G . Robinson , D . of C . j J . Stephens , I . G . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The W . M . invested Bro . Powell with a valuable gold P . M . 's jewel , amid the plaudits of the brethren , in recognition of

the courteous and able manner in which he had conducted the lodge during the past year . The Auditor ' s report was received and adopted , the lodge having a large balance in hand . All business being- ended , the brethren adjourned to the

Holborn Restaurant , where a very pleasant evening was spent . The usual toasts were proposed . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., responded for " l'he Grand Officers ;" Bros . Edwin Storr , Harding , and Richards , for "The Visitors . " The Rev . C . H . Roberts presided at the pianoforte .

VVIGAN . —Rose and Thistle Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Wednesday , December 14 th , when the following brethren were present : Bros . VV . Johnson , W . M . ; R . B . Seddon , S . VV . ; J . Browne , J . VV . ; J . Wilson , M . O . ; R . Knowles , J . O . ; R . Lavland , R . of M . j W . H . Horrocks , Sec . ; J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . G .

Std . Br . Eng ., D . of C . ; H . Riddlesworth , S . D . ; T . P . Simpson , J . D . ; C . D . Mortimer , P .. P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . H . Smith , I . G . ; H . T . Byrom , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; A . H . Crossley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; T . Milner , P . M ., P . P . G . I . of VV . ; W . Dean , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . ; Ackerley , Betley , Brindle , Lambert , Makinson , Radcliffe , Simpson , and Taberner .

The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the following brethren as candidates for advancement : Bros . VV . M . Peace , P . M . 1335 , P . P . J . G . W . ; T . Margeson , J . Molyneaux , J . H . Atherton , and H . Davis , all of 17 $ , and , being unanimous , they were all admitted and advanced to the Degree of Mark Master by

the W . M . in a manner that clearly showed that great pains had been bestowed in studying the ritual . Bro . Anthony Swallwell was duly obligated as a serving frater . The lodge being closed , the brethren ac"j mrned to the ante-room to spend together a social hour with the candidates of the evening , who exptessed themselves in favourable terms , and pleased with the Degree .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , December 30 th . Bro . Geo . Ryrie , P . S . G . W ., W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . Thos . Brakenridee , P . P . G . I . G ., S . W . ; Rev . J . Anderson , P . G . Chap ., J . W . ; W . J . Tyson , P . P . G . Org ., M . O . ; G . W . Roll , S . O . ; D . Atkinson , J . O . ; G . Dalrymp i e , P . G .

Sec , Treas . ; VV . H . Bewlay , Reg . and Sec ; R . D . Metcalf , S . D . ; T . Mitchell , J . D . ; H . D . Cook , P . G . Org ., Org . ; J . Casson , I . G . ; T . Richardson , l ' yler ; W . Bewlay , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . j E . Tyson , P . M ., " P . G . Stwd . Eng . ; and others . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , when a list of those eligible for the chair was read , and Bro . T . Brakenridge was elected VV . M ., Bro . G .

Dalrympie , Tieasurer , and Bro . T . Richardson , Tyler . The Prov . G . Sec then intimated that the R . W . P . G . M . had approved of the petition for a warrant to hold a Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge under the banner of Fletcher Lodge . Several brethren were presented with their Giand Lodge certificate , and , there being nothing fuither , the lodge was closed .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The annual gathering of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when there was an average attendance . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . John Page , and he had the support of the following brethren Bros . C . B . Ford , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., D . of C ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Dodd

VV . M . 124 ; and T . Coulson , VV . M . 362 . Bro . W . F . Carmon , S . W ., the W . M . elect , having been presented for installation , was duly installed as W . M . ; Bro . John Page , P . M ., acted as Installing Officer . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . T . Harrison , S . VV . ; R . Whitfield , J . VV . ; Wm . Brown , M . O . ; H . F . Dryden , S . O . ; R . W . Klyne , J . O . ; John Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Wilson , R . of M . ; W .

Richard-The Queen ' s New Year ' s gifts , consisting of meat , coals , and clothing , were distributed in the Riding School at Windsor Castle on Saturday morning last . The amount given was of the value of £ 300 , of which £ 100 belonged to the Clothing Fund , and £ 200 to the Coal and Meat Fund ,

son , Sec . ; A . Simpson , S . D . ; J . A . Armstrong , J . D . ; M . Coibitt , P . M , D . C ; E . Carr , I . G . ; T . K . iShort , Steward ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . A proposition for advancement was submitted , and after the usual routine business was disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the members and visitors pattook of a substantial dinner in the banqueting room , and spent an enjoyable evening in a harmonious and pleasant manner .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . — The January meeting of the above conclave was held on Monday last , at the Masonic Rooms , 16 A , Great Queen-street . There were present E . Sir Knights J . Mason , G . J . General , M . P . S . ; H . J . Lardner , V . E . ; Thomas Cubitt , Treas . ; H . H . Shirley , Recorder ; H . C Heard , Prefect ; VV . VV . Codd , Herald ; G .

Kenning , P . S . ; G . Mickley , P . S . ; J . G . Maish , P . S . ; T . C . Walls , P . S . ; C . E . Keyser , E . J . Robinson , John Purrott , T . G . Robinson , F . A . Harris , H . Harris , Edwin Storr , E . Graveiey , J . J . Pakes . C . F . Hogard , G . Recorder , Visitor ; L . G . Reintault , Sentinel . The minutes of the last conclave were read and confirmed . Bros . E . Storr , G . Graveley , John J . Pakes , and Robinson

were installed as Knights of the Red Cross . The Mount Carmel Sanctuary of K . H . S . and Commanderyof St . John ihe Evangelist was then opened , and the four newly-dubbed knights Here installed as Knights of the H . S . and St . John . The ceremony was most effectively performed by Sir Knights Shirley , Wails , and Lardner . The sir knights adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern to dinner under the genial sway of E . Sir Knight J . Mason .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —Lodge St . John ( No . 3 bis ) . — This lodge held their annual festival on St . John ' s night , December 27 th , in Bro . G . R . Mackenzie ' s Royal Restaurant , Bro . Thomas Johnston , R . VV . M . in the chair , and Bros . John Thompson , S . W ., and A . Kennedy , J . W ., acting as Croupiers . The Secretary , Bro . John Waddell , intimated that letters of apology had been received from

Bros . J . Dalrympie Duncan , Rev . Thomas Sommerville , R . Davidson , P . M . 354 ; J . B . Dunbar , E . Bailie Crawford , and others . After the banquet was over the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . J . Anderson , jun ., P . M ., in proposing "The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " said that they all felt proud that

Grand Lodge had emerged from the cloud that had hung over her for so tang , and that she was now in a prosperous and flourishing condition , and instead of now being in debt she was able to strike a balance on the right side of the ledger . Bro . David Reid , Grand Bible Bearer , and Prov . Grand Secretary G ' asgow , briefly replied .

Bro . Ma | or Menzies proposed "The Lord Provost , Magistrates , and Town Council of Glasgow , " and said that they were all proud to drink to " The Health of the City Fathers , " first , because they were always doing their very best for the whole community , and secondly , because both the Ancient and Modern Records of St . John's Lodge showed what a large number of these gentlemen had

connected themselves and taken a lively interest in the welfare of the lodge . The toast was received with acclamation . In proposing " The Lodge St . John , " Bro . Gilfillan spoke of the Ancient Records of this lodge extending away back to the eleventh century , and said he could not pay a higher tribute to the lodge than to express the hope that the lodge

would flourish as much in the future as it had done in the past , and he had no doubt that so long as they could secure such a set of officebearers as they had at present the prosperity of the lodge was assuied . The o her toasts duly honoured were "The Past Masters ; " "The Incorporation of Masons ; " "The Ladies ; " and ethers , and the proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and recitations .

"AN ALLEGORY . "—The Voice of Masonry published at Chicago , contains in last month ' s number an allegory by Mr . Emra Holmes , "The Path of Life , " together with a poem by the same author " Only a Christmas Rose . " The Voice of Masonry is a beautifully illustrated Masonic Magazine in high repute in the United Stales , where it has , we believe , an enormous circulation amongst the Fraternity , which is said to number

half-a-mlllion Masons in the States alone , of whom some 60 , 000 are Knight Templars . —Star of Guernsey . There was a large gathering of the brethren at Orange , New Jersey , U . S . A , on Wednesday , the 16 th November last , on the occasion of a new Masonic Hall , built by the Union Lodge , which is located in the town , at a cost of 60 , 000 dollars , being opened . Bro . R . M . Moore

, G . M ., and his Grand Officers arrived about 6 p . m ., and were most cordially received and conducted to the building , where the ceremony of dedication was most impressively carried out , an address by Bro . the Rev . C . VV . Stocking , D . D ., being afterwards delivered . When the work was ended , a grand banquet was held , at which covers for 150 guests were laid .

NORTH-WEST LONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE . — Extract from Kentish Town Magazine , for Apri ' , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patconage of the Clergy , Medical Men , ( Jentlemen and Ladies of the N . and N . W . districts , affords in its daily and extensive piactice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science of dentistry during quite modern days , and also proves indis . putably the great boon which the above-named Institute

conlers daily upon numerous snfterers . Defective teeth and gums _ are well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints that afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , if they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention might be within the reach of all grades , the NOKIH-WEST LONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE was established . Situated at 80 , Fortess-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr .

A . W . FUKUEK , L . D . S ., Royal College of Surgeons of England , assisted by a stall' of sk lied and qualified gentlemen , this Institute supplied artificial teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and performs all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benefits lhat cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our largely-populated suburbs that would not seek the aid of Hospita . s and Charities in ihe Mctiopolis . We may add that Mr-A . VV . FUKUEK , L . D . S ., R . C . S . E ., has had 20 years' experience in

hospitals and private practice , is of a very kindly disposition , and eminently littcd for the position lhat he holds , where he has earned the golden opinions of all who have consulted him . Mr . FUKUEK is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years ot his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his wel ! -tutored and able hand relieved [ tree of cost ] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . "—Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to " the Unemployed , "