Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

In the lodge of instruction , svhich svas shosvn by the Auditors' report—seconded by Bro . G . H . Foan , and carried unanimously . Bro . G . H . Foan replied on behalf of the Preceptor , Secretary , and himself . The lodge svas then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting svas held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst , at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edsvardes-square , Kensington , W . Present -. Bros . W . Hillier , W . AL ; R . J . Williams , S . W . ; J . H . Neville , I VV . ; George Road , P . AL , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec ; H . G . Danby , S . D . ; G . A . Knight , J . D . ; T Kington , I . G . ; H . R . Elkin , E . E . Geflowski , Lesvis lieale , F . A . Barth , F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; W . H . Dresden ,

and A . Williams , P . M . The lodge svas opened in the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Beale offered himself as a candidate for raising , . and proving proficient , svas entrusted . The lodge svas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , '

inclusis'e of the traditional history . The lodge svas closed in the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture svas svorked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . R . J . Williams svas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge svas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th instant , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhasvk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W ., svhen there svere present Bros . A . J . Taylor , W . AL ; G . Higginson , S . W . ; T . S . Melville , J . W . ; I . Davies , P . AL , Preceptor ; E . Austin , Treas . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . Hillier , S . D . ; AyIett , J . D . ; Johnston , LG . ; F . Craggs , W . AL

334 ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; J . B . Colwill , P . M . ; H . Elkin , Kirkham , Carpenter , Kington , and Gane . The lodge svas duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge svas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Kington examined as to his proficiency , and he svas entrusted . The lodge svas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed , Bro . Kington acting as candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . gave the three installation addresses in a very able manner . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture vvas then svorked . After the VV . M . had risen for the second time , Bro . Higginson svas elected W . AL for the next meeting . The VV . AL then rose for the third time , and the lodge svas closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the Gth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., svhen there svere present Bros . R . Williams , W . AL ; R . Kerr . S . W . ; W . S . Whiteley , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . AL , acting Preceptor ; H . Bright , acting Sec ; W . C . Dickey , S . D . ; H . Clark , J . D . ; B . Cumming , P . AL , LG . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; and Rogers

( visitor ) . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture svere svorked by the acting Preceptor , and the 3 rd by Bro . Speigel , P . AL , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rogers anssvered the questions previous to passing . Bro . R . Kerr svas unanimously elected W . AL for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 5 th inst . at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., svhen there svere present Comps . John Davies , ALE . Z . elect 733 , M . E . Z . j R . D . Poppleton , H . 51 , H - J . Cruttenden , 779 , J . ; J . Davies . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . C . Tilt . P . S . S 62 , S . N . ; G . Gregory , ist A . S . S 62 P . S . ; A . C . DurrantJ 12 P . S . 2 * G ; VV .

, , . , H . Chalfont , ALE . Z . elect 975 ; and John Smith , ' Si ) o . The chapter svas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation svere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation svas rehearsed , Comp . Durrant being candidate . The AI . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and " Hearty good wishes " svere accorded . The Principals rehearsed duties pertaining to opening , after vvhich the chapter vvas closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual sveekly meeting svas held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., svhen there svere present Comps . uraik , AI . E . Z . ; Scott Young , H . ¦ Murchc , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; H . G . Martin , i > -N . ; Grummant , P . Z ., P . S . ; Dale , Frank Williams , " ¦ ojsey , Hilland Lazenby

, . Ihe chapter svas opened , and the minutes of the last meeting svere react and confirmed . The ceremony ot exaltation svas rehearsed , Comp . Dile personating the candidate . Comp . F . Williams , J . 101 , svas unanimously e e « ed a member . The bv-laws svere read , and Comns .

"•" . Alartin , Braik , and Pullen svere app > int . « l Audit Committee . Comp . Scott Young wis elected ALE . Z . for tn {| next meeting , when an installation ceremony svill be rcnearsed . Hearty thanks svere accorded to the M . E . Z . ¦ or so ably rehear ing the ceremony for the first time . The election of officers takes places to-day ( Friday ) .

Masonic Ball At Cardiff .

MASONIC BALL AT CARDIFF .

., most enjoyable Alasonic ball in aid of the funds of tY i ) y i Masonic Benevolent Institution , took p lace at Da * ' Cardiff . on Thursday , the 28 th ultimo , l * r ^ i ?* V . commence ' -at P-n-M about 330 being present .

liro r ' Goafrt'y ' quadrille band , under the direction of Bm ' su r > . ls en S S i and K ave great satisfaction , ps , w ' ?•1 ' frier , W . AI . 9 60 , and W . C . Peace , 1 W - •I ' ?* G W acted as Hon . Sees ., and W . C . is Al C > * , > a / ' ' Jun'' W M Langley Mark Lodge ,

Bsitp { -. "j ! Was under the Patronage of the Glamorgan , Stew'J •' Tenn * . and Barry Lodges . The P . G ij r' '" number > ¦ vith Bro . C . E . Dovey , P . M ., itien ' t-i S C * Kllrman , made all necessary

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fmvt t . ANCIV - MASONRY . —THE AXCIEXT MYSTERIES , COGNATB ORDEHS OP ClIIYAI . HY , A ** l > THE "Ol . l ) CllAKGEs" OF FltEEMASONS . ( Introductory to the Pcrl ' ecteil Organization of Modern Times . ) Complete in three Divisions . INTRODUCTION . — ' ¦"¦ IK Six THF . OIIIKS or THE MYSTEI-IES .

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DIVISION VI . SECOND MERIDIAN , I . History of tho Eastern Mississippi Valley and the Lakes , The Gnsnil Lodges of Ohio , Indiana , Michigan , Illinois ' . Wisconsin , Kentucky , Tennessee , Alabama , Mississippi , nnel Louisiana . II . History of tho Western Mississippi Valley . The Gnsnil Lodge ' s of Texas , Arkansas , Minnesota , Missouri , fossa , Dakota , North Dakota , Nebraska , Kansas , and the Indian Territory . Ench part complete in one chapter .

DIVISION VII . THIRD MERIDIAN . History of the Pacific Const and Rocky Mountains to Mexico : Tho Grand Lodges of California , Oregon , Washington , Idaho , Montana , Nevada , Utah , Wyoming , Arizona , e ' oloriida , Nesv . Mexico ; Freemasonry in the Ilasvaiinn Islands , Alaska , Mexico , nnd Central America . Complete in one chapter .

DIVISION VIII . ESHI . Y AMERICAN M ASONIC HISTORY . I'ho First Glimpses of Freemasonry in North America . Com plete in one chapter .

DIVISION IX . liiiiiisu AMERICA . Outline history of the Grand Lodge of Canada , in tlio Province ot Ontario . I ' l-cemasoiiry in the North—the Gnuiil Lodges of Quebec , Nova Seotia , New liriinssvick , Prince Kdvvaiit Island , Manitoba , and Uritish Columella . Complete 111 two chapters .

DIVISION X . OTHER C OUNTRIES . Outline History of Freemasonry in Continental Em-ope . Freemasonry in Australasia , and New Zealand-Grand Lodges nf tiie Southern Sun . Complete in tsvo chapters .

DIVISION XI . THE MOKOAN EXCITEMENT . An exhaustive Account of Unit Historic Affair in tho United Slates , treating nf its Civil , Social , Political , ami Masonic Aspects , as svell as of the Deportation of William Morgan ; svritten from a Masonic stand-point . Complete in two chanters .

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Lodges , 11111110 individual members of thu Cnilt : the relation of Lodges to 0110 another , to tlieir members , and of . Masons to cine another ; tho Origin and Uso of public Masonic Forms and Ceremonies ; anil the customs anil peculiarities of the Craft , in general . Completes in one chapter .

DIVISION XIH . Tun CAPITULAR DEGREES . The Royal Arch us a , Separate Degree in Unglaud and other parts of the British Empire . The Mark Master Mason's Degrco as evolved in tho United Kingdom . The several Granil Chapters , and tlio Royal Arch system of England , Ireland , and Scotland , including Mark Masonry , Mason's

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Marks , and tho Pasl Degree . Tho Grand Chapters of Canada , Nova Scotia , Quebec , and Nesv Briiiissviek . The General Grand Royal Arch Ciiapter , its origin , poss-ers , ami jurisdiction . State Grand Chapters , including tlio Independent Grand Chapters of Pennsylvania , Virginia , and West Virginia ; separately considered , and in alphabetical order , together svith ail Chapters holding charters from the General Granil Chapter . Tho Order of High Priesthood . Complete 111 three chapters .

DIVISION XIV . THE CRYPTIC DEGREES . The Council of Royal , and Select , and Snpcr-Exccllcnt Masters ; together svith 11 comprehensive sketch of its rise and organization ; Government by a General Grand Council , Grand Councils , aud Councils ; including tho Independent Grand Councils , and thoso of Canada and England . Complete in tsvo chapters .

DIVISION XV . EULOGIUM OF THE ANCIENT CRAFT . Thc relation of tho Symbolic , Capitular , anil Cryptic Degrees to one another and to Ancient Craft Masonry ; comprising Hie Foundation , the Superstructure , and Ornaments of the Ancient and Honorable Society ot Free and Accepted

Masons . I . The Physical , Uso S 1 sirM . s 1 . ssl , Use Celestial , these three intertwining , ever blending in perfect harmony . II . Freemasonry , tho Conservator of Liberty and of the Universal Brotherhood e > C Man . Each part complete in one chapter .

"pact 3 . CONCORDANT ORDERS . —THE CHIS ' . II . IIIC DEGREES . Complete in tsvo Divisions .

DIVISION XVI . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND ALLIED ORDERS . Tho Knights Templar of tho United States of America , and Government by a Grand Encampment , Grand Commanderies . and Commanderies . The Ethics and Ritual of American Templary . Complete in three chapters ; to svhich is added "In Meiiwriani , " MacLeod Moore .

DIVISION XVII . BRITISH TEMPLARY / . A history of tho Modern or Masonic Templar Systems , svith a Concise Account of the Origin of Speculative ) Freemasonry , audits Es'olution sinco the Hcrisiil , A . D . 1717 . Complete iu seven chapters .

¦ part 4 . ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY , ANII THE ROVAI , ORDER OF SCOTLAND . Complete in two Divisions . DIVISION XVIII .

SCOTTISH DEGREES , ¦!*> to 33 " , INCLUSIVE . History of tho Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry ; its Government by Supremo Councils , Consistories , Chapters of Roso Croix , Councils of Princes of Jerusalem , and Lodges of Perfection . Complete in one chapter .

DIVISION XIX . THE ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . I . Tho History and Government of tho Society in Europe mid America ; copies of Patents anil othor particulars . II . Tlio Royal Oislev of llcveslom of Kilwinning . Each part complete in one chapter .

© art 5 . MISCELLANEOUS RITES AND ORDEUS , AXII STATISTIC .- . ! . DIVISION Complete in tsvo Divisions .

DIVISION XX . OIHER RITES AND ORDERS . I . Tho Orderof tho Eastern Star , comprising a sketch of ils origin , rise , teachings , and present condition . If . Tho Rosicrncian Society . Each part complete in 0110 chapter . III . Masonic Dates and Abbreviations used in this svork .

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