Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

onUERT BURNS LODGE ( No . aj ) .-A meeting was held at R 0 it „ iI Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , on Friday , the Bedford HcMHO , , Deaton ( . llie'l ** | W .- Poulton , S . D . ; King , J . D . j Price , I . G . j ' ' ' •¦ ,, v , -ictintr Preceptor ; and other brethren . , V ft SeT-vas opened in <' ue form , and the minutes of the last , - » were read and conti . med . Bro . Price having answered the tne

««" . " ° " the lodce opened m the Second Degree , anu ceremony ^^^ nK was rehearsed , Bro . Price being candidate The lodge ° i in the Third Degree , and resumed to the I ' irst Degree . opcn n * ivl rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . T !' «•M rose for the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . T ^ him and seconded , that Bro . ' G . Deaton , S . W ., be W . M . W "l ? . Ensiling week-carried unanimously . The officers were for •nt .-n in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of ? Sasonry , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) .-A meeting was held on ,. -i , i . nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammer . I ' - -h ' Present Bros . Coppleston , W . M . Oliver , S . W . ; Walker , s , ' *!' - A Wi lams , acting Sec . ; E . Lucas , S . D . ; P . Burton , -j ; ^ */ iMVilkinsTllG . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Strand , P . M . ; F Cr ^ lodwwas oMiied ' in due ' form , and the minutes of the last tin-r were read and confirmed . Bro . Bates offering himself as andidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehea-sed that ceremony . and wiiKins

VrXe was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . ottering Self as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . 1 nXe was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising K-ied Lodc-e was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues » r , collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Oliver vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W M rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

Cl APTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of ihc above lodge was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Lord Stanley Sandringham-road , Amherst-road , Hackney . Present : Bros llonwood , W . M . ; Cordell , S . W . ; Margetts , J . W . j Shurmur , 5 ,. Campbell , ( . D . j Draper , I . G . ; Finch , acting Preceptor ; Church Sec . ; Richardson , Kettle , Seigenberg , Fairclough , Tyrell , Ockleford Eastwood , Redding , Aston , and Diamond .

, The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were duly confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eastwood acting as candidate . The brethren assisted Bro . Draper to work the 3 rd and ist Sections of the First 1 ecture Bro . Finch proposed , and Bro . Margetts , J . W ., seconded , that Bro . Cordell , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing weekcarried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in member

rotation . Bro . Eastwood , 43 , was proposed as a joining by Bro . Margetts , J . W . -seconded by Bro . Finch , and carried . A sura of £ 1 as . was voted to Bro . Bunker , to be placed on his list as Steward for the Masonic Benevolent Association . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . _ After the lodge business was over , the monthly meeting ot the Third Clapton Masonic Benevolent Association took place , when two Life Governorships were balloted for .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , W . M . elect -425 , W . M . j D . Gellion , P . M . MSJ . S . W . ; O . W . Battley , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . Sn , 176 ) , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . iU 3 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; J . Staee . S . D . ; W . Chappie , J . D . ; J . Corrie , I . G . j H . Gnntrip ,

Stwd . j S . J . Humfress , P . M . 533 ; Dr . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M . 373 , 30 " , ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; E . F . Ferris , W . M . ¦ S' 3 ; W . J . Stratton , J . Smith , W . Death , and S . Barrow . Bro . W . E . Coleman , 1 * , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Smith being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Stratton was examined and

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Coleman was elected a member . Bro . Death was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The names of the brethren who have consented to work the Fifteen Sections—First Lecture , 26 th of March ; Second and Third Lectures , oth of April —were announced . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . i & o ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Boro' , when there were present Bros . 1 . ] . Wright , W . M . ; VV . Roots , S . W . ; VV . Steele , J . W . ; A . Austin , S . D . ; S . Renaut , J . D . ; G . A . Ball , I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred Williams , Hon . Sec . ; H . J . Chapman , A . Wingham , E . Fullick , J . Youlden , and others .

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 . Austin candidate . Bro . Youlden having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Youlden candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . 2 nd

The and ist Sections were worked by Bros . Roots and Wingham , Preceptor , respectively . The VV . M . rose for the first « me , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed his officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lod ge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 6 * 14 ) . —The usual weekly weting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadill y , S . W ., on the ist inst ., when there were present Bros , •l * , * Wynn , W . M . j F . VV . Cash , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . 1 W . Hancock , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; VV . Brindlev , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , lyler- A . E . Gladwell , W . Honeyball , J . Laurence . E . C , ot

"' D , L . Lazarus , E . W . S . Rymer , H . G . Marsden , J . D . ^ -. ?" A * Culverhouse , F . Kedge , G . F . Swan , A . Georgell , V . Ti , . j"J * Harnell > F - Dusterwald , A . Clark , and H . Martin . rne lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Sr . if •wtre read and confirmed . Bro . E . C . Talbot having "'¦ erea himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed { if c " «> ° ny . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . F . AO .. r . * .. Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . I . Laurence i

~* -wereu the usual questions leading to the Third Degree . Bro . liwn offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Inim . gree . ' he was tlu 'y questioned , entrusted , and retired . ^ Sl ? 5 ? A the Third De Sree . The W . M . rehearsed the wortpi tv , M * Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . Brindley first tim . t . Section o £ the First Lecture . On rising for the inn mimk' e "" owing brethren were unanimously elected ioin-L . Laza ™ " s : Bros * A * Ge 0 , " Se " ' ' ^ . * E . C . Talbot , 6 $ and 1310 ; OnrXVl 9 ' * V f : ' " ' S and J . Laurence , 18 ^ J . GW \ . second tlme ' - * Brindley proposed that Bro . th * * T , ;/ nnt ) e elected VV . M . for the ensuine week—seconded hv

his offir ™ ¦ carned unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed Reynold , c rotatlon * On rising for the third time , Bro . G k » 'dly C 0 L * r 5 * , sa , d , that Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., having installation ,. A ? rehearse the ceremonies of consecration and Thursday » v - s , lodge o £ instruction , be asked to name a and thatatvk ning at w ° u'd be convenient for him to do so , " •M Bro w "" ° ! , sion of the ceremony there be a supper , and ""* supper Vol , ^ P " * ' * * * : S 3 . *•< " asked to take th ? chair , ann i > al su ^ !• , ^ Covent Garden Lod 8 « ° Instruction Ousterwald ; s to be ** * each - Seconded by Bro . F . formed to ' rASo ;? rrled unanimously . A Committee was then ofrc « UE forth »„ 'he necessary arrangements . Nother further 0 ur We good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

Instruction.

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , VV . M . ; Clare , SW . ; Weekes , J . VV . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Keene , S . D . ; Dresden , l . D . ; Neville , I . G . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; " Cochrane , Wildes , Read , Sims , and Townsend . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cochrane having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened

in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The VV . M . having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . C . Williams , Bro . Wildes answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , and the traditional history was given . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Townsend was elected a joining member . Bro . Clare was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1391 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M . ; Jennings , S . W . ; Johnston , J . VV . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); H . Moss , S . D . ; Woodard , l . D . ; Wiles , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; T . H . Wood , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers ,

P . M . ; Colwill , Ridgley , Arnott , Bridger , L . Cox , li . Cox , I . J . Head , Cotton , Sansom , Martineau , E . Moore , Higginson , and E . B . Smith . The lodge was opened , and the visual routine business was transacted , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bridger being the candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Thomas Kefford was elected a joining member . Bro . Jennings was elected VV . M . for the next meeting .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the Sth inst . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . W . ; J . W . Morley , W . M . 1891 , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj H . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C . Williams , VV . M . 86 $ , Sec ; R . H . Williams , W . M . 1767 , S . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . D . j H . Olliver , I . G . ; VV . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; and J . Worth . 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 , and Bro . Woods offering himself as a candidate , and having answered the necessary questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The W . M .

rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M rose for the second time , and the S . VV . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed by Bro . Sims , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . VV . Morley , that the S . and J . Wardens be elected honorary members for their kind assistance in working the Fifteen Sectionscarried . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . D . Aslete , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . ; Bassett , J . VV . * , J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . D . ; Clark , J . D . ; Arlidge , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; and D . S . Long . 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 , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . A . Williams offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that certmony . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . ] . H . VVood , who resumed the lodge to the Second Degree . Bro . Arlidge offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Arlidge being candidate . Bro . Aslete then took the chair , and resumed the lodge to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . J . H . VVood was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . Arlidge was elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the and inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Harvey , W . M . j Mann , S . W . ; Hume , J . W ., * Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Evans , S . D . ; Arnold , jun ., J . D . ; Blades , I . G . ; Brandon , P . M . ; Arnold , sen ., Coleman , and Roberts . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last of initiation

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Gibson , 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 rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to thc First [ Degree , and Bro . Mann was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . 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 . ) , on Monday , the gth inst . Present : Bros . Partridge , W . M . ; Steele , S . W . ; Gibbs , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Wood , I . G . ; Westley , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec ; Boulton , Salter . Hudson , Sandals , Wright , B . Perkins , Green , Pugh , G . Gill , J . Poole , S . West , Williams , Wicks , Winney , Reid , and Shannaw . The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last sections ot

meeting were read and confirmed , ihe 2 nd and 3 rd the Lecture were worked by Bros . Andrews and Westley , each assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . West as candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . S . VVest , 193 ; Wicks , 1269 ; Poole , 1772 ; and Winney , 1963 , were elected joining members . Ihese brethren responded , and expressed the great enjoyment the evening ' s work had afforded them . Dues were then collected . The W . M . rose for

the second time , and Bro . Steele was elected W . M . for Monday fortnight , Monday next being allotted for the annual supper . Bro . Steele returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . The Secretary called attention to the Benevolent Fund 111 connection with the lodge , and stated there was money enough in hand to take another ballot at the next meeting .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CHAPTER OF FIDELITY ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 2 nd inst . Among those present were Comps . A . T . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; Graves , P . Z ., acting H . ; Greenwood , T . ; Heming , H . elect ; A . W . G . Weeks , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . J . Collens , S . E . ; W . E . Williams , S . N . ; W . Radcliffe ., ist A . S . ; C . J . Craig , 2 nd A . S . ; J . B . Stevens ,

D . C ; Cordwell , P . Z . ( hon . member ); Larcome , f . C . Walls , H . J . Lardner , and others . Comp . Whitaker , 1572 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Heming , H . elect , was most ably inducted into the second Principal ' s chair by the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comp . Whitaker , as D . C . Grants having been made to the three Masonic Institutions , the chapter was closed .

Royal Arch.

The banquet that followed being most ably presided over by the M . E . Z ., whose eloquent remarks in proposing the various toasts were highly appreciated by the companions . The success of the evening's proceedings were still further enhanced by the vocal contributions of Comps . Craig , Greenwood , Lardner , and others .

ROSE OF DENMARK CHAPTER ( No . 97 s ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous chapter vvas held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Comps . Wm . Dodd , M . E . Z . ; Alfred W . Wells , H . ; A . [ . Shotter , [ . ; B . E . Ulasby , S . E . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . ; W . F . Reynolds , ist A . S . ; Hy . Sapsworth , 2 nd A . S . ; Samuel Brooks , P . Z ., Treas . ; John Green , P . Z . ; J . Spilling , J . Brill , W . Hilton , H . C .

Lansdown , and C . Coombs . Visitors : Comps . J . P . Houghton , H . 3 S 2 ; G . B . Chapman , G . N . Watts , Z . 1196 ; J . Pearson , 1196 ; F . Eckstein , 1196 ; and W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The following companions were then installed into their respective chairs by Comp . S . Brooks

P . Z .: Comps . Alfred W . Wells , M . E . Z . ; Alfred J . Shotter , H . ; and B . E . Blasby , J . The officers invested were Comps . W . Dodd , S . E . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . , * W . F . Reynolds , ist A . S . , * H . Sapsworth , 2 nd A . S . ; S . Brooks , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Comp . Haynes , his investiture as S . N . was postponed . Ballot having been successfully

taken in favour of Bros . H . C . Lansdown , 1541 , and Chas . Coombs , W . M . 7 S 0 , they were impressively exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . The report of the Audit Committee vvas received and adopted , and a letter vvas read from Comp . Geo . Everett stating that he was at Bournemouth for the good of his health and that his attendance at the chanter vvas therefore doubtful . Other routine business

having been transacted , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , admirably served under the superintendence of the worthy host , Comp . Brill . "The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry" having been duly honoured , the M . E . Z . gave "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Z ., " remarking that the influence of H . R . H .

had benefited Masonry to a large extent . Since the accession to office of the present Grand Z . the number of lodges and chapters had been considerably extended . He ( the M . E . Z . ) congratulated the members of Grand Lodge that the sum of £ 500 vvas voted to assist the poor , for H . R . H . was at all times delighted to be the medium to help those who suffer . He was pleased to be able to announce that the presentation to be made to the Prince and Princess of

Wales on the occasion of their silver wedding , vvould consist of a diamond butterfly , which had _ been purchased , and would be on view to the companions and brethren . It afforded him great pleasure to communicate this news to the companions , and he trusted H . R . H . and the Princess would be spared many years to appreciate the gift . "The Grand Officers" vvas nextgiven by the M . E . Z ., who

was then reluctantly compelled to vacate the chair owing to indisposition , Comp . Brooks , P . Z ., Treas ., said it was an unexpected pleasure that he had to propose " The Health of the occupant of the chair of M . E . Z ., Comp . Dodd , I . P . Z . " It vvould have been more in consonance for the I . P . Z . to have proposed this toast , but that companion could not ,

however , propose his own health . The companions all sincerely regretted that the M . E . Z ., Comp . Wells , had been obliged to leave them through ill-health , but hoped he would be with them at their next meeting thoroughly recovered . In the ordinary course of events Comp . Dodd filled the chair in his absence , and it vvas therefore with much pleasure that the toast would be received . The heartiness with

which the companions would drink Comp . Dodd ' s health , would testify to their admiration of the services he had rendered , and of the excellent working which had characterised his year of office . By the unanimous manner in which the members voted a P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Dodd , they had expressed their pleasure and satisfaction at his work , and they had also decided to place upon the ribbon a special bar indicating that those services were rendered

during the jubilee year . They hoped he would appreciate the small extra compliment , and heartily congratulated him upon a brilliant year in the chair of M . E . Z . They sincerely hoped he would be spared many years to assist them as a P . Z . and in his more special duties of S . E . Comp . W . Dodd , I . P . Z ., said he rose with the greatest pleasure to respond for the kind manner in which his health

had been drunk ; but he regretted that Comp . Wells , theic respected M . E . Z ., had been obliged . to leave them in obedience to his doctor's orders . The M . E . Z . wrote to him quite recently saying he would not be present owing to ill-health , and he ( Comp . Dodd ) expected to have had to render the exaltation ceremony ; but he was extremely pleased to see Comp . Wells with them , and surprised at the admirable

manner in which he had , notwithstanding his indisposition , performed the work . He had to thank the companions for the kindness he had received during his year of office . He could not but regret the small amount of work during that period , but he would be happy in the future to render every assistance in his power by filling any office in which he could be of service . He vvould again heartily thank them

and he could not say more than that if he made a long speech . " The Exaltees" vvas next given , and having been suitably responded to by Comps . Lansdown and Coombs , "The Visitors" was proposed by the acting M . E . Z ., Comp . Dodd . Comp . J . Pearson , P . Z . 1196 , in reply , said he had to

return thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and also for the very enjoyable evening he had spent . Comp . Blasby had frequently invited him , but circumstances had hitherto prevented his acceptance . He was therefore pleased to be present as the guest of Comp . Blasby , and he vvas convinced the companions had never known a more admirable and kind hearted companion than he whom they had been gratified

to see installed as J . _ That was his opinion of Comp . Blasby after a connection which had extended , not only in Masonry , but in the walk of life in which he followed . He had been a Mason for many years , but vvas seldom prevailed upon to visit a lodge or chapter . He vvas therefore highly gratified to be present , and at the manner in vvhich the work had been carried out , which was as near perfection as possible . Every officer appeared to thoroughly know his work , and to feel that vvhich everyone who entered