Fifth Annual Supper Of The Blackheath Lodge Of Instruction No. 1320.

The PRESIDENT next proposed " Success to the Blackheath Lodge of Instruction , " which during its short existence of five years had done so much good through its excellent ollicers . In fact under so able a Preceptor as Bros . Wm . Dawson , P . M . ; J . Hooper , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , P . M ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . M ., Sec ; and E . A . Rice , Asst . Sec ; the lodge could not but succeed . Its meetings were held on Monday evening at S p . m . at the Stirling

Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , and he could assure thebrethren that they were always heartily welcomed , and whatever instruction was needed it was most cheerfully imparted . The best proof of the excellence of the work was the perfect manner in which the officers of the mother lodge had executed their respective duties . He had never witnessed a more enthusiastic set of officers and trusted the lodge would retain their services for many years to come .

Bro . J . HOOPER , in reply , regretted the absence of Bro . W . Dawson , Preceptor , who was travelling in America upon business and to whom he paid a very high tribute . For his own part he was certainly proud to have been connected with the Iodge since its inception and his services were ever ready to promote its success . On behalf of himself and Bro . Dawson he heartily thanked the brethren . Bro . R . Cass , Treas ., thanked the President for so ver y kindly proposing the toast , and the brethren for their generous reception of the same . He was

proud to be its Treasurer , as the funds passing through his hands were mostly applied in the cause of their Charitable Institutions . Ever since the commencement of the lodge it had been the endeavour to imparl Masonic knowledge to the best of their ability , and so long as he worked with such a vigilant Secretary as Bro . C . H . Stone , who received all monies , and the brethren reposed confidence in him as their Treasurer , he would undertake that the funds should be expended judiciously , and his services would be as cheerfully rendered in the future as in the past .

Bro . C . H . Stone , P . M ., Sec , thanked the brethren for again electing him Secretary . Monday evenings were amongst the happiest in the week spent in the lodge of instruction , where such a happy family met for mutual improvement . He was ably assisted by Bro . E . A . Rice , Asst . Sec , who was most enthusiastic in the founding of the lodge , and was still as zealous for its success . One important feature in the success of the lodge , he ( Bro . Stone ) adduced , was the kindly feeling which existed with sister lodges of instruction at the Earl of Lathom and the

Rose , and so long as that kindly spirit to each other was evinced , so would Freemasonry flourish . A few statistics were required from him which were as follows the meetings during the year were 40 , average , 16 for the year ; 26 members had been enrolled , making the total to 230 , which was a capital record for five years . The first Charitable Association had produced 200 guineas , which had been sent" to the various Masonic Institutions , and the second had well started , already having sent up about 50 guineas , and promised to be as successful as the first . The

income for the year had increased , and , altogether , as shown by the balancesheet , as audited the previous week , proved the lodge to be in a sound financial position . One very notable feature in this lodge of instruction was the rehearsals of the installation ceremony which had been performed by various Masters in a very commendable manner , also the Fifteen Sections worked by the

brethren of the lodge proved its value . So long as he was entrusted with the Secretaryship he should carry out his duties with the same assiduity as before . Bro . E . A . RICE also thanked the President for the very kind allusions to him , and promised his best endeavours to continue the good work so well begun . He loved good working , and the splendid ritual deserved their best efforts to carry out their duties to the very best of their ability .

The toast of " The Visitors " was ably proposed , and duly responded to by Bro . BUCKEKIDGE , P . M . Some capital harmony was rendered throughout the evening by Bros . Arthur Grover , Hobley , H . A . Stunt , C , W . Stone , Salter , J . Morgan , Cranch , P . M . ; Grummant ( reciter ) , S . J . Derham ( flautist ) , and Harper , P . M . ( pianist ) .

Ireland.

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ROYAL MASONIC GIRLS' SCHOOL

The Committee of thc Royal Masonic Girls' School , Dublin , have appointed Miss E . Russell Jones to be Head Mistress . Miss Russell Jones has , during the pastil years , been an Assistant Mistress at the Welsh Girls' Schools , Arford , and has gained much experience under the present Head Mistress of this most tuccessful school , which we note has for its principal officers three well known

Masons—Bro . Lord Llangattock , Prov . Grand Master for South-East Wales , is Treasurer ; Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ., is Senior Vice-Treasurer j and Bro . the Dean of St . Asaph , P . P . S . G . W . North Wales , is Junior Vice-Treasurer Miss Russell Jones is the daughter of a Gloucestershire brother , and was formerly a pupil at the English Masonic Girls' School . We wish her every success in her new work .

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Copley Lodge , No . ill . The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Tue : day , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds . The Copley warrant bears date 1 S 70 , showing that the lodge was in existence previous to the formaion of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of West Yorkshire , in fact , Copley was one of the six from which the

province was constituted in 1 S 71 . The history and origin of this now ( 1 jurishing * institution would not be without interest , but cannot be entered upoa here . The retiring W . M . on this occasion was Bro . the Right Hon . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P ., who , shortly after his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of the Craft , joined the Mark Degree . He was installed W . M . of Copley Lodge in November of last year by Bro . C . Letch Mison , and at Ihe present time holds the position of Senior Grand Warden of the Province and Junior Grand Warden of England . His successor is Bro . John Basil Mays .

The lodge was opened , in the absence of the W . M ., by Bra . Thomas Myers , LP . M ., [ -P . G . O . Amongst those present , in addition to the two mentioned , were Bros . John 't'Pley , J . W . j Tom Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as M . O ., * T . Thorp , as S . O . J . W . Booth , J . O . ; W . Flockton , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . G . Suddick , Sec . , * Geo . ' . amsv-oith , S . D . * , F . Hinchlitfe , J . D . ; J . Barraclough , LG . ; Chas . Normanton , « wd . j and J . H . Newton , Tyler ; also Bros . R . V . Allison , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., the first VV . M . of Ihe lodge and the lirst Junior Grand Warden of the Province of VVest \ 01 kihirej W . F . Tcmlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . O .: Jo-0 Rickard , K . J . Smith , and

uners . Ihe Prov . G . Master , Bro . C . Letch Mason , who is a P . M . of Copley , entered frortl y after the lodge was opened , He was accompanied by his Deputy , Bro . John Uarker , P . G . L of Wks . Bros . G . II . Parke , P . M . 110 , Prov . | . G . W „ P . G . S . ; Joseph J-atthewman , P . M . no , Prov . G . Sec ; W . M . Cheesman , S . W . York T . L , P . P . G . "* L . N . and E . Yoiks ; VV . II . Kingbwcll , VV . M . no ; and VV . Wilkim > on , m , were '"" ungat the visitors . The installation cciunotiy was carried out by Km . VV . Flockton .

¦'"•> 111 his usual excellent style , and Bio . | olin Basil Mays altcrwaid-, invested Iii :. j H'Wti as follows : Bros . John Ri-ik y . S . VV . ; J . VV . 1 'latltbuin , | . VV . ; A . D .-ugill , ' O . - John VV . Booth , S . O . ; Rubt . J . Smith , J . O . ; VV 1 . 1 . I'IOLIUUII , I ' . M . lica ,. , j eo . Hainsworth , Secj F . Hinchhffe , S . D . j J . Barraclough , J . U . ; Joe Uicka-d , •¦ >»•; and C . Normanton , Reg . of Mks . A very interesting incident followed . Previous 10 closing the lodge , the W . M . said that in consideration of the valuable service which

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Bro . T . Myers had rendered to Copley Lodge , it was felt by himself and others that some recognition should be offered . They had , there * * ore , decided to present to hi-n a Past Master's jewel , and he now asked the P . G . M ., Bro . C . Letch Mason , in the nam : of the lodge , to make the presentation . Bro . Mason said it gave him con ** id arable pleasure to carry out the request of the VV . M ., and to handover the jewel to Bro . I * . Myers . No one knew better than he how much Bro . Myers had done for Copley Lid ^ e . He had served the office of VV . M . in 1 SS 7 , and was again elected to that position i . i

1 S 94 . When Bro . VV . L . Jackson was installed , he claimed the indulgence of t \ e brethren , as he feared he would not be able to attend the meetings very regularly . Bro . Myers—Bro . Jackson's I P . M . —in all instances supplied his place , so that virtu illy Bro . Myers had occupied the chair a third time . By his regular attendance , his punctu ility , his beautiful rendering of the ceremonies , and by his courteous onsideration , Bro . Myers was an example to all , and he ( Bro . Mason ) was quite sure that that li-tle

testitimomal , which was as richly deserved as it was freely given , would he valued by Bro . Myers as some slight indication of the feeling of the brethren of his lodge . Bro . Mason having attached the jewel , wished Bro . Myers long life to wear it . Bro . Myers , to whom the purpose of the members of Copley Lodge it appears was an entire surprise , in a few words and with some emotion acknowledged the presentation . He was , he said , so taken aback that he could not find suitable language at that moment , but intimated that at some future time he hoped to be able adequately to thank them .

After notices of propositions had been given and the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " and congratulations of all , the lodge was closed . Supper was afterwards served j that despatched , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and duly acknowledged , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Industry Lodge , No . 293 . The regular monthly meeting of this vigorous lodge was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gateshead , when there was an excellent attendance . The W . M , Bro . Adam Dodds , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . R . Jobson , l . P . M . j Wm . Brown , P . M ., D . C ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . j W . F . Carmon , P . M ., Treas . j

A . Simpson , as S . W . j Wm . Stafford , J . W . j H . Jackson , M . O . ; VV . J . Jobson , S . O . j H . H . Pitt , as J . O . j Rev . Wm . Bowker , Chap , j W . C . A . Holzapfel , Sec . ; J . B . McKenzie , as S . D . j VV . E . Peacock , as J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . j R . Harrison , as I . G . , * J . Armstrong , Stwd . ; J . Neil , F . R . Reid , J . T . Pragnell , P . Cash , J . Carr , S . Brown , W . F . Hall , J . O . Northumberland and Berwick-upon-Tweed , T . L j and A . J . Waugh , 215 ( S . C . )

Bro . Anthony Dodds , 48 , was balloted for and afterwards duly advanced as a M . M . by the W . M . The nominations for next year ' s oflicers were made , and candidates proposed for advancement , after which the proceedings closed , and those present adjourned to the refreshment room .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

HARROW LODGE , No . 1310 . A meeting ot this lodge was held on Friday , the Gth inst ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylebone , W ., when there were present : Bros . A . Dyke , W . M . j Williams , S . W . j Eardley , J . W . j Geo . Wood , P . M ., Preceptorj II . Weston , Treas . ; Jabez Mason , Sec . j M . McVey , S . D . j G . Palmer , J . D . j Homfray , I . G . , * T . VVest , P . M . j R . Rudrun , P . M . ; Kerswell , Lacey , Harris , Roberts , Lewis , and Dingley .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . .. Bro . Weston having worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Flemming acting as candidate . Bro . Weston worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Homfray , 1305 , was unanimously elected a joining * member .

The S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . having risen for the second and third times , the Secretary gave notice that the Fifteen Sections would be worked to-night ( Friday . ) A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for the efficient manner he had conducted the duties of the chair for the lirst time in that lodge of instruction . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . Nicole , W . M . j C . T . Rayner , S . W . j M . Miroy , J . W . j VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptorj C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees , j C . Isler , S . D . j A . F . Hardyment , J . D . j J . Amand , I . G . j R . P . Upton , P . M . j R . W . Nicole , P . M .: I . Birks , G . R . Carsberfr , C . Smith . E .

J . Harrison , V . J . R . Longman , C . T . Barlow , P . M . ; H . R . Bower , W . F . Robots , C . W . Rayner , H . C . Rayner , J . R . White , and L . Danielsson , The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Danielsson being the candidate . The questions having been answered , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the questions leading to the Third Degree were put and answered . The lodge was opened in the Third , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . C . T . Rayner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Iodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present Bros . W . S . Thwaites , W . M . j Robert Reid , S . W . j W . C . Lightfoot , J . W ., * R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c „ Deputy Preceptorj F . Craggs , Sec . j Maurice Moss , S . D . j Charles Ortner , J . U . ; W . H . Marler , I . G . j J . J . Rumbal and J . A . Battersby , Stwds . ; W . Hillier , P . VI . j W . B . Neville , P . M . j J . Nidson , P . M . j 1 . H . Neville , P . M . j A . Williams , P . M . ;

W . H . Dresden , P . M . j Joseph Cox , VV . M . 1585 j J . T . Davies , j . H . Catten , E . H . Tompsett , P . Cronin , J . W . Facey , F . F . Thompson , A . J . Clayton , W . G . Vassie , A . J . Taylor , G . F . Saunders , H . J . Pearn , and A . F . Hunt . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Facey acting as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge incident to the ceremony . The lodge was

called off and on . Bro . Clayton having offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Reid was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and Bro . Craggs was re-elected Secretary . Bros . Hunt , Battersby , and Clayton were elected Auditors , lhe election of Precepto rand Treasurer was postponed . Ihe lodge was then closed . The annual supper will take place on Wednesday , the nth prox .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the Gth inst . Present : Comps . T , Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor , M . E . Z . j J . IL Cureton , H . j G . H . Lewis , J . ; C . II . Stone , P . / .., S E . ; Hy . Hardman , S . N . j Hy . Cornford , P . S . j Benedetti , Cope , Addington , North , Hinton , Drinkwater , B . Morgan , and Plant .

I'he chapter was declared open , and thc minules of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . 1 'lie ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hinton personating tin * candidate , Comp . J . II . Cureton was elected M . E . Z . for thc next meeting . A letter was announced from Comp . VV . Willis , elected IL , for non-attcndincc on account ol illness . I lie business ol thc chapter bein ' ended , it wa'j closed .

*¦ - BRO . THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BKDI-OI -U have returned to VVoburn Abbey from Cairnsmore , and we are glad to say his Grace is fast recovering , and can now dispense with the use of crutches .