Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The regular monthly meeting of the Cotrmittee of Management of this Institution was held at Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday . Bro . J . A . Farnfield , Vice-Patron and Treasurer , P . A . G D . C , occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . James Brett , P . G . P . ; John Bulmer , C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; John E . Dawson ,

P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Freeman , W . H . Perryman , P . G . P . ; C . H . Webb , Chas . Daniel , E . West , G . Bolton , W . Masters , Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Alex . Forsyth , W . H . Hubbert , G . E . Fairchild , J . S . Cumberland , T . B . Purchas , Chas . G . Hill , L . G . Gordon Robbins , Charles J . Perceval , David D . Mercer , Charles Kempton , A .

Durrant , Hugh Cotter , W . B . Daniell , C . Lacey , Wm . Clarke , P . G . P . ; Henry Cox , C . H . Driver , P . G . S . of W . ; Robert Berridge , P . G . D . ; S . C . Haslip , Fred . Mead , Rob . Griggs , W . Belchamber , W . J . Murlis , C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . H . Tattershall , W . Smith , John Larkin , John J . Berry , and James Terry ,

P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read , and , after a long discussion , verified by an overwhelming majority . The Secretary reported the deaths of two female annuitants . The Warden ' s report for the past month was read , and that of the Finance

Committee read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . One petition ( male ) having been considered and accepted , and the name ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for the election in May , 18 90 , the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction .

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present -. Bros . W . T . Dillon , W . M . ; W . Chappie , S . W . ; R . T . Curzons , J . W . ; G . Wood , W . M . 16 S 1 , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 , Sec . ; J . R . " Hill , S . D . ; A . Pozzati , I . D . ; I . W . Manktelow , I . G . ; H . 1 . Thomas , Stwd . ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 160 S , W . M . elect , n ; W . I .

Mason , W . M . elect 224 G ; Campbell Beaver , J . W . Belsham , C . Coleman , E . Wehrle , R . T . Redfearn , and J . Tapping . Bro . Louis Marks was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Campbell Beaver candidate . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Tapping answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Tapping candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Marks was elected a joining member . Bro . Chappie was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) - —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . J . Coplestone , W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ,- D . S . Long , Sec ; VV . G . Coat , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; R . Reed , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; I . Davis , and J . D . Aslett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Jobson having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Jobson worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen , and Bro . A . Williams having been elected W . M . for the next meeting ( this being officers' of the mother lodge night ) , the lodge was closed .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the ist instant , at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta-street , W . C , when there were present Bros . Berry , W . M . ; Graham , S . W . ; Welsford , J . W . ; Hunter , acting Preceptor ; Swan , Sec ; Bailey , S . D . ; Esling , J . D . ; White , I . G . ; Kirk , Kent , Potter , Beeson , Fendick , and Englefield .

1 he 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 Bro . Kirk . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beeson acting as candidate . The lodge was called off for refreshment , and , in a few minutes , resumed again for the further dispatch of business . The lod was then opened and closed in the

ge Second and Third Degrees . After the dues had been collected , the S . W ., Bro . Graham , was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Secretary announced that the ceremony of installation would be worked in this lodge on Tuesday , the 29 th instant .

A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Berry , W . M ., on his occupying the chair for the first time in this od ge of instruction , and for the able manner in which he » ad discharged the duties of the chair . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . * 425 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : \ l ° t - A - Bond - W - - ' 425 . W . M . ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . elect 141 , S . W . ; J . Van Praag , J . W . ; W . H . " -nalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . ¦ 543 , Sec ; O . W . Battiey , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ;

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction .

E . Coleman , I . G . ; A . Cadbury-Jones , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 ; W . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 ; E . F . Ferris , l . P . M . 1 543 ; J . Cruttenden , J . N . Joseph , and J . C . Conway . 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 . Hakim being candidate .

Bro . Hakim , at the request of the VV . M ., then assumed the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Wetzlar being candidate . Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for Monday , the 2 Sth inst . —the officers to be in rotation . A discussion took place concerning the R . M . B . I . votes , and

what further subscription should be made to make the lodge Vice-President of the Institution . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hakim . The intervening meetings will be presided over by Bro . George Read , on which occasions the Fifteen Sections will be worked . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . G . T . Chretien , VV . M . ; J . Petch , S . W . ; H . B . Harding , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; R . Loomes , S . D . ; C . G . Gray , J . D . ; C Hiller , I . G . ; R . W . Nicole , T . Williams , E . ( . Harrison , E . C .

Kilsby , and J . W . Cluff . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Harrison acting as candidate . Bro . R . VV . Nicole answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nicole candidate . The lodge

was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Petch was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in relation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was afterwards held , when subscriptions were receivep , and ballots taken for two Life-Governorships .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , VV . M . ; G . Gardner , S . W . ; ] . R . Roberts , J . W . j VV . j . Mason , Sec . ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; H . D . Smith , J . D . ; T . Tread-veil , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; M . Peters , H . Armfield , and M .

Rosenberg . The lodge was opened in du ' e form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Armfield candidate . The J . W ., Bro . J . R . Roberts gave the charge to the initiate . Bro . G . Gardner was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . ; VV . Hillier , J . W . ; J . B . Colwill , l . P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E .

Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( protein . ); F . Dusterwald , S . D . ; A . Love , J . D . ; C . E . Ferris , jun ., P . M ., I . G . ; _ W . Williams , P . M . ; H . Nash , T . Jobson , W . G . Jennings , R . N . Larter , and T . Stonnill . Bro . F . Schmidt , Lodge Zur Festen , Burg-um-Alsensund , was a

visitor . It being officers' night , the officers of the mother lodge occupied their respective positions . The lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Jobson acting as candidate . After the usual formalities , the ceiemony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Nash acting as candidate . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . Bro . Jobson is the VV . M . elect for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , VV . M . ; W . G . Coat , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; J . Davies , acting Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; T . Willcox , J . D . ; F . Dusterwald , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; A . Williams , T . VV . Biggs , R . H . Wimpey , VV . Hyde , H . M .

Moyse , H . D . Aslett , VV . VV . Williams , and Hiscock . 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 . A . Williams was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of

raising , Bro . A . Williams candidate . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . Williams , W . M . 2090 , who rehearsed the initiation ceremony , Bro . H . D . Aslett acting as candidate . The chair was re-assumed by Bro . Hillier . On the second rising , Bro . VV . G . Coat was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The business of the evening beinh ended , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C and D . Railway ) , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . King , W . M . Livett , S . W . ; Beaven , J . W . ; S . Cochrane , as Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Lyell , J . D . ; Harvey , I . G . ; Hargrove , Caink , Ellson , Wells , Smith , Langdon ,

Sandals , Steele , J . Wright , lempleman , Poole , Windsor , Griffiths , Folkard , J . Mitchell , H . C . White ( visitor ) , F . Hill , Cowland , Coe , and Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Mitchell as candidate . Bro . King vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Smith , who

announced the ceremony of passing . Bro . Langdon proved his proficiency , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Langdon as candidate . Bro . S . Cochrane took the chair , and entrusted Bro . Windsor . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed , with Bro . Windsor as

candidate-. Bro . King took the chair , and resumed the lodge to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Livett was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Livett returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and Ihe lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , M . E . Z . ; VV . C . Williams , H . 733 , H . ; G . March , S . N . 733 ) J- ' H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Swann , 2 nd A . S . 733 , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; W . H . Wadham , 1642 , and J . Smith , P . S . S 90 .

Ihe chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wadham being candidate . A communication from Comp . J . Davies was read , expressing regret at his inability to be present . The officers were elected for tbe ensuing fortnight—Comp . Chalfont as M . E . Z . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when tliere were present Comps . G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . 16 9 , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., H . ; Carl Fleck , P . S . 1275 , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; C . H . Stone , 1275 , S . N . ; Capt . R . J . Vincent , P . Z ., H . 1329 , P . S . ; Addington ,

and North . The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals , and the ceremony of installation of M . E . Z . ably rehearsed by Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor . The companions were admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony oi exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . C N . M . North personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were

collected . Ihe M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Fleck was very heartily congratulated upon the excellent manner in which he had performed the work of Third Principal for the first time in this chapter . Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , announced that an installation ceremony would be rehearsed to-day ( Friday ) , at 7 . 30 p . m . All business being ended , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Metropolitan Meetings . Grand Master ' s Lodge . —This prosperous and distinguished lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , Holborn , on the 2 nd inst . Among those present we noticed Bros , the Marquess of Hertford , D . G . M ., VV . M . ; Alfred Williams , D . M . ; Thomas Cubitt , S . W . ; Frank Richardson , G . R ., acting J . W . ; the Rev . T . Kobinson , Chap . ; Charles Driver , P . G . M . O ., M . O . ; Baron de

Ferrieres , acting S . O . ; Cooper , J . O . ; C . F . Matier , P . D . M ., P . G . W ., G . S ., Sec ; R . Berridge , G . D . C , acting Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , S . D . ; Dr . Mickley , I . G . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . D ., and P . Wallis , P . G . O ., Stwds . ; Col . S . H . Clerke , P . G . W ., P . D . M . ; Gordon Miller , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . T . Fenn , P . G . W . ; Charles Belton , P . G . M . O . ; VV . Lemon ,

S . G . O . ; F . Knyvett , S . G . D . ; and Strachan . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . C Belton , P . G . M . O . ; F . Graves , G . Std . Br . ; and J . S . Eastes , P . G . O ., which proved to be unanimous . The election of W . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston . The

Secretary having announced the continued serious ill-health of Bro . F . Davison , Treas ., and consequent inability to perform his duties in the Grand Master ' s Lodge , Bro . R . Berridge was unanimously elected Treasurer in his place . Bros . Cooper and Gordon Smith were elected Auditors , and Bro . Mills , Tyler . Numerous names having been submitted for ballot at the next meeting , subject to the Grand

Mark Master ' s approval , Past Masters' jewels were unanimously voted to Bros , the Marquess of Hertford , VV . M ., and Alfred Williams , D . M . A vote of sympathy was passed to Bro . F . Davison in his illness , together with a vote of thanks for his past services as Treasurer .

The lodge was then closed , and adjourned till the first Wednesday in April . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant , under the distinguished and genial presidency of Bro . the Most Hon . the Marquess of Hertford . A few toasts were given and duly honoured .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Lodge Of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this thriving lodge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . Robt . Whitfield , presided , and was supported and assisted by Bros . VV . F . Carmon , l . P . M . ; John Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Brown , S . W . ; R . VV . Klyne , J . W . j . John Usher , P . M ., as

M . O . ; VV . Richardson , S . O . ; A . Simpson , J . O . ; J . A . Armstrong , R . of M . j T . R . Short , Sec ; T . R . Jobson , S . D . ; J . Shaw , as J . D . ; R . C . Tate , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; J . A . Black and C P . Lardler , Stwds . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . There were also present , amongst others , Bros . S . B . Bell , VV . M . ( T . I . ) ; H . Carrick , vV . Towers , Edmund Carr , J . Campbell , and G . Craighill . The ballot was successfully taken for Bro . VV . J . Jobson ,

S . D . 4 S , after which Bro . Thomas Lambert ( previously elected ) being in attendance , was advanced as a M . M . M . by the VV . M ., who also explained the tools and delivered the charge . Two candidates were afterwards proposed , and the lodge was closed , when the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , and listened to a most enjoyable entertainment provided by the musical friends who were in attendance .

the funeral of the late Dowager-Duchess of Beaufort took place in Badminton Parish Church on Tuesday , among the members of the family present at the ceremony being his Grace the Duke of Beaufort , Bro . the Earl and Countess of Londesborough , Bro . Viscount and Viscountess Raincliffe , and Bro . the Earl of Cowley . The obsequies were of a private character , only the family being in attendance .