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, . him to rehearse the ceremony of installation . He hoped i t ! ad given satisfaction to the brethren by his working , and he 11 assure them he should never forget his rehearsal of instala-C - ° that evening , for he had been rewarded and helped by their "" Yrt and attention . - "KIT P . T . George said he also thanked the brethren for the him to rehearse the of investing and

nrtnnitv given ceremony ° PP n ; nting the officers . He thanked them all for their kindness . ap -rhe votes of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution were , by tie " auction of the lodge , handed to Bro . James Woodward , for ' , Yh he ihanked them . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on . r , r . othinst ., atthe Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , ft ? Present- Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . ; W . C . Williams , c ( v- Woods , I . W . J Dresden , S . D . ; Keene , J . D . ; Rayner , , r ¦ ' ' Wood P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Heath , P . J . Davies , R . H . Mdliamsi and Neville . Bro . Morrow was a visitor . _ ¦ fin . Iodize was opened in due form , and the minutes of last

¦ vtine read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was Parsed , Bro . R . H . Williams being candidate . The lodge was •r ' . ed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Davies , having answered XL cmesiions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third rwree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was r « nme ' d to the First Degree . Bro . W . C . Williams was elected \ V M . for the next meeting , the officers being appointed in rotation . The lo ^ S was thcn close < 1 .

UBIQUE LODGE No . ( 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , -- IF 6 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W , Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . j Rnnlton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hill , S . D . j K J . D . 5 Abbott , I . G . ; Mason , Edwards , Salter , Wombell , •md Brandon , The lodge was opened in due form , and the mi-nutes of the last mcetin" were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation rehearsedBro . Mason being the candidate . The lodge was

was , onened in the Second Degree . Bro . Mason , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lods e was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being the candidate The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at Hie Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , he 7 th inst . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; J . Wood , S . W . ; As | ett T . W . •E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; A Williams , Sec ; Brown , S . D . ; Gammell , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , JG •Craggs , Stwd , ; Sims , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . j Rayner . P . M . ; W ' W . WilliamsW . G . Coat , D . S . Long , and Davis .

, 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 . Bro Long offering himself asa candidate for passing , was examined , rmd ' cntrusted . Thc lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and

the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Long being candidate . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by the W . M ., who gave the usual addresses in a very able and eloquent manner . I'he 2 nd Section if the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Davis . On the second rising , Bro Wood was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on M . mday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Wright , W . M . j J , Glover , S . W . j Beavan , J . W . ; Heathcote , S . D . j Gibbs , J . D . ; Harvey , I . G . j | . R . Johnson , Precept .. r ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Walker , Partridge , Lissimore , Woods , Rowe , Russell , Kerry , and Stunbs . . . . ...

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read ai d confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Walker , assisted b > the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , anil Bro . Stubbs , being a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resu ned to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of parsing rehearsed by thc W . M ., Bro . Wright , with Bro . Stubbs as candidate . Lodge was resumed to

the First Degree , and Bro . Wright vacated the chair in lavour of BM . Kerr ) , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , wirh Bro . Woods as candidate . Bro . Kerry then invested and appointed his officers . Bro . Wright resumed the chair , and rose for the lirst time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Glover , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . Glover returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) .-A regular convocation of this chapter took place on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Comps . B . Full wood , M . E . Z . ; T , Minstrell , H . ; J . C . Smith , J . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . Z ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; Edmonds , S . N . ; G . W . Knight , P . S . ; H . Dickey , ist A . S . ; R . W . Fraser , 2 nd A . S . ; Sylvester , D . C ; Dimsdale , A . D . C ; Mordey , St * d . ; Ferguson , P . Z . ; H . Stiles , P . Z . ; and Whiting , Janitor .

The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes read and adopted . Bro . W . H . Hosegood , of No . 1043 , Wing been unanimously elected , was exalted in an admirable manner . The M . E . Z . then took the ballot for election of officers for thc ensuing year , when Comp . J . C Smith was duly elected M . E . Z ., and Comps . G . VV . Knight , H .,-H . Dickev . T .: W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; I . Willing- .

£ Z .. Treasurer ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . W . Fraser , f ; -5 Dimsdale , ist A . S . ; Sylvester , 2 nd A . S . ; Mordey , D . C . ; Little , A . D . C . ; and Emblin and Rowley , Stewards . The following companions were then proposed as Auditors : Comps . Saunders , Knightley , and Costa , and the chapter was closed . , f he companions adjourned to banquet . The M . E . Z ., not

" 'ng well , Was unable to attend the banquet table , and wrap , J . willing , jun ., P . Z ., presided . . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been S ' « i , Comp . E . C . Ferguson , P . Z ., proposed " The Health the M . E . Z . " in a very' humorous speech , which was " ^ Ponded to by Comp . Willing in his usual affable manner . The Health of the P . Z . ' s " was drunk with enthusiasm <&? , companions . Ihe Visitors " came in for a very hearty welcome , and r . -.- visriurb caiuc 111 ivi < x veijr iicatey wcicunre , ana

J- ° mp . W . A . Scurrah , H . 2048 , said it was always a pleasure I hlm to attend the Metropolitan Chapter . The work was ways done in an admirable manner , and he was pleased W M M . E Z of the Henry Levander Chapter , Comp . Q ' "J . Stiles , P . Z . of the Metropolitan , had been appointed Dri > ' * ¦"' ¦ ° ^ Middlesex . He was sure the companions he Woul < 3 g've him " Hearty good wishes , " and hoped p 0 v " d have health and strength to enjoy his high iter a very enjoyable evening , interspersed by some

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excellent singing by Comps . Sylvester , Fraser , Dimsdale , Mordey , and others , the companions separated . The following visitors were present : Comps . W . A . Scurrah , H . 2048 ; A . Scurrah , 1048 ; VV . Harris , 57 ; J . W . Smith , 177 ; J . R . Harnell , 2021 ; and J . Ellington , P . S . 619 .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . 538 , Z . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . { 7 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , H . ; ] ohn Collinson , J . 862 , J . ; H . Denane , H . 890 , 3 nd A . S . 862 , S . E . ; VV . C . Williams , 733 , S . N . ; Jas . Sims , P . S . ; P . J . Davies , ist A . S . j Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 97 $ ; and G . Gregory , Z .

"S 3 S , H . 704 , P . S . 2048 . -. isitors : Comps . Rev . W . Whittley , P . Z . Ij 6 , P . P . G . J . Devon j H . Brocklehurst , 862 , 1319 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Brocklehurst being the candidate . Comps . Whittle ) ' and Brocklehurst were elected members . A vote of thanks was recorded to Comps . Collinson and Sims for the able manner they had rehearsed the duties of their respective offices . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PRESTON . — -Prince of Peace Preceptory ( No . 97 ) . —The installation meeting of this preceptory was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Mess Rooms . 'I'he ceremony was most ably performed by Sir Knight Reginald Young , Dep . Commander of the Province of Lancashire , in the unavoidable absence of the Provincial Grand Commander , Sir Knig ht C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds . The newly-installed

E . C , Sir Knight James Morrison McLeod , then appointed his officers as follows : Sir Knights Galloway , Prelate and Treasurer ; Elton , Constable ; Rev . A . B . Beavan , Marshal ; Copland , Sub-Marshal ; Cottam , P . E . C ., Registrar ; W . E . M . Tomlinson , M . P ., Capt . of the Guard ; and Roe , Almoner . Regret was expressed at

the absence , through illness , of the retiring E . C , Sir Knight George J . McKay , whose duties were ably performed by Sir Knight C . H . Garnett , P . E . C A sumptuous banquet was served at the Park Hotel , and a most enjoyable evening was spent by the knights of this flourishing preceptory .

Retd Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Retd Cross of Rome & Constantine .

MILLOM . —Dyke ' s Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The sir knights of this conclave held their quarterly convocation on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Sir Knight J . J . Robinson , M . P . S ., presided . There were also present Sir Knights Chas . Gowan , Viceroy ; T . Atkinson , S . G . ; J . Paterson , I . G . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , GA , Recorder of England , Treas ., and R . ; 1 . Mills , H . P . ; R . Walker , Prefect ;

W . Shaw , H . ; J . C . Hunter , Sentinel ; Geo , Dalrymple , P . S . ; J . Dodds , T . Bovvnass , J . Fox , W . Bradley , and R . Shepherd . The minutes were read and confirmed . Several candidates were balloted for and accepted , and one brother installed a sir knight of the 0 der . One guinea was voted

to Bro . George Kyrie's Stewards' list . I ' he sir knights present offered Em . Sir Knight W . H . Lewthwaite their hearty congratulations on being appointed to Grand Office , which honour he was highly deserving of . Em . Sir Knight Lewthwaite briefly acknowledged the compliment , and the conclave was closed in due form .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ( T . I . )—This old and distinguished council met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-squaie , on the 29 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Venn , W . M . ; Baron de Ferrieres , acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , J . W . ; R . Loveland Loveland , Conductor ; A . Powell , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , P . M ., P . D . G . M . Sec ; Alfred Williams , P . D . G . M . ; C . H . Driver ,

, P . M ., D . G . M . ; Dibdin , P . M . ; Pigeon , Org . ; T . Cubitt , Brittain , Stone , Mills , and many others . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , several brethren were impressively inducted into the four Allied Degrees by Bro . C . F . Matier in a manner that left little to be desired . In consequence of continued ill-health , Bro . H . Dicketts , the W . M . elect ,

declined the honour of the chair . A dispensation from the Grand Master having been obtained to elect and install on the same day , the suffrages of the brethren unanimously fell on Bro . T . C . Walls , J . W ., who was ably installed by Bro . C . F . Matier . Among the officers appointed for the year were Bros . Loveland , S . W . ; Spice , J . W . ; Capt . Williamson , J . P ., S . D . ; T . Cubitt , J . D . ; A . Powell , Treas . ; H . J . Lardner , Sec ; Major Dunbar , I . G . ;

Pigeon , Org . ; Brittain , D . C ; and Mills , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to Bros . C . H . Driver and C . F . Matier for their services as Installing Officers . A Past Master ' s jewel having bren presented to Bro . Venn , the council was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was provided under the genial catering of Bro . Hamp . A few toasts followed .

Ex . Comp . T . Poore , P . Z . and Scribe E . of the Panmure Chapter , No . 720 , installed Ex . Comp . H . Baldwin in the First , Ex . Comp . H . C . Jeffreys in the Second , and Ex . Comp . G . Treves in the Third Principal ' s chairs of that chapter on Monday , the 9 th inst . Bro . E . Munt , of the Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , was exalted at the same convocationEx . Comp . Poore acting as Z ., the ceremonies

, throughout being rendered in his usual brilliant and impressive manner . Brethren or companions desirous of joining the members of this chapter at their annual "Jubilee" summer outing , about the middle of June next , will kindly communicate with Comp . Poore , at 151 , Wirtemberg-street , Clapham , S . W ., of whom all particulars can be obtained .

FURNISH ON NORMAN AND STACEY S SYSTEM . —This simple , economical S ) Stem commends itself . Admitted to be the most satisfaccoy methrd . No deposit ; 1 , 2 , or 3 years' credit . —Particulars on application , 79 , Queen Victoria-street , Branches—131 , Pall Mall , q . Uverpool-street , E . Ci

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

At the last meeting of the Bon Accord Lodge of Mark Master Masons , it transpired that Dr . Zacharie , one of the members , held a warrant from the G . S . R . of this Order in the United States for introducing the Order into the United Kingdom , and the matter having been discussed , the brethren present approved the desirability of its introduction , and requested Bros . Zacharie , Matier , and Lewis

Ihomas to take such steps as to them might seem proper for inaugurating in London a conclave of this Order to be called the Alfred Meadows Conclave , in memory of this distinguished brother and deceased member of this lodge . Accordingly , on 5 th May a meeting of the only known members of the Order in London , Bros . Zacharie , Matier , Shadwell H . Clerke , and Lewis Thomas , was

called at So , Brook-street , when the following members of the Bon Accord presented themselves as candidates for initiation : Bros . Belton , Lennox Browne , Francis , Perry Godfrey , Lemon , Ohren , Vincent , and Spratling . In the absence of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Bro . Matier officiated as S . R ., and the rest of the brethren were duly initiated into the secrets and mysteries of this interesting

and useful Degree . The officers of the conclave were afterwards appointed as follows : Bros . J . Zacharie , M . D ., Supreme Ruler ; C . F . Matier , 32 , 1 . P . S . R . ; Col . Shadwell Clerke , 33 , P . S . R . ; Lewis Thomas , 1 S , Councellor ; J . Perry Godfrey , Guide ; W . G . Lemon , 30 , LL . B ., Treas ., ; W . J . Spratling , 18 ° , B . Sc , Sec ., ; C Belton , 30 , Stwd ., The next meeting was fixed for May ipih , when several

other brethien of Bon Accord will be initiated , and a further meeting for a later date , when several candidates not members of this lodge have expressed a desire to become members of the Order . It is intended to call a full meeting of the members early in

June , and there and then to form a Grand Conclave of the Order , and take power to issue warrants for the formation of conclaves in any part of the United Kingdom . Any brother who is already a member of the Order , or who may desire information thereon , is desired to communicate with the Secretary , VV . J . Spratling , 74 , Wickham-road , London , 0 . 11 .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The annual visit of the Stewards to this Institution took place on Monday last , when Bro . Robert Grey , President of the Board of Benevolence , distributed the prizes awarded to the successful scholars , under the skilful and amiable rule and management of Miss Davis and her assistants . It was very gratifying to find in the first place

that the Institution has an entirely clear bill of health , and the plump , rosy , and cheerful looks of the children testified to the care that is taken of their bodies as well as of their minds . A stroll through the grounds showed several improvements in the property . The piece of ground acquired by the Committee , as a protective measure to prevent the possibility of the Institution being crowded in by the erection

of buildings on the adjoining land , has now been enclosed by the extension of the boundary walls , and the lower portion has been appropriated as the kitchen-garden , the part nearer to the buildings being laid out in walks and lawn . The transfer of the kitchen-garden has improved the recreation grounds , and the capital lawns that have been laid down on the old kitchen-garden are strongly suggestive

of lawn tennis , and opportunities to the friends of the Institution , who find delight in offering additional prizes , of instituting one or more prizes for skill in this fashionable game . Another striking improvement is the erection of two substantial cottages , one at the extreme front and the other at the extreme rear of the grounds , which , it is understood , are intended to be occupied the one by the gardener

and the other by the carpenter , thus affording male protection to a large household , consisting entirely of females . It maybe sufficient to say further that all parts of the buildings and grounds exhibit the same extreme cleanl ness and order which are always observable at the Girls' School . A large company assembled in the hall to hear a selection of music and recitations by the pupils , and the manner

in which the children acquitted themselves in these exhibitions appeared to give general satisfaction , which found vent in warm and frequent applause . The audience appeared ranch pleased with the precision with which groups of from 7 to 21 children executed Boccherini ' s , Gounod's , Raff ' s , Haydn ' s , Weber ' s , and Kuhe ' s music on seven pianos . The elocutionary efforts were also warmly

appreciated , and some of them were notably good . Two ot the recitations were exceptionally good . Hamilton Aide ' s pathetic little story , "Lost and Found , " was admirably rendered by Ellen Ashton , and in Will Carleton ' s recitation in two parts , " Betsy and I are out , " and " How Betsy and I made up , " Ada Crow exhibited an amount of natural talent which it is to be hoped she will continue to cultivate .

In the distribution of prizes given by the Institution the gold medal for proficiency ( with £ 5 added by Bro . Wm . Winn ) was awarded to Helen Senior , and the silver medal for good conduct ( with £ 5 added by Bro . W . Winn ) fell to Grace Bartrum . It is satisfactory to find that in the Cambridge Local Examinations the whole of the 20 children who were

entered passed with the exception of one—a most intelligent looking little girl—whom illness compelled to withdraw . Eight of the candidates passed with honours . In the College of Preceptors' Examinations also a great success was scored , thirty children were entered , and the whole of them passed , lt would be too long a task to go through the whole of the prizes , which may well be said to be too numerous to

mention , and it will be sufficient to say that W . Bro . Grey admirably discharged his office in presenting them ; being so intimately acquainted with the merits of the children , he was peculiarly able to say a few appropriate words to each child as he delivered her prize , kind little sentences which , no doubt , will be treasured by the children quite as much as the tangible prizes they had won . When the last prize had been awarded ,

The CHAIKMAN said , now that that portion of the entertainment was over , he would . explain that the accident of his being in . the chair was owing to the unavoidable absence of the Provincial Grand Master for Shropshire , who had kindly consented to take the Chairmanship at the Festival . Bro . Sir OfHey Wakeman came from a young province , and the Committee hoped and believed that that young province would bring as much into their coffers as the