Royal Arch.

Scribe , E . ; N . Tracy , Scribe N . ; P . Cornell , S . B . ; King , P . Z . ; W . A . Smith , P . S . Visitors , Comps . Emra Holmes , St . Luke ' s Chapter , and Sidgwick . The chapter having been formally opened , the following were appointed as officers for the ensuing year , all who were present being

invested accordingl y : —F . Long , M . E . Z . ; S . B . King , H . ; P . Cornell , J . ; N . Tracy , P . S . s J . Franks Scribe E . Comp . Emra Holme ; brought forward a proposition to hold a grand Masonic County Ball , at Ipswich , shortly , but on learning from Comp . Wright that it was

contemplated to hold one at Bury St . Edmunds during the ensuing month , he immediately withdrew his proposal . The companions afterwards retired for refreshment , when , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the M . E . Z . proposed the P . Z . in flattering terms . Comp . Marriott

very modestly responded . Other toasts followed . VANE CHAPTER ( No . 538 ) . — The new chapter attached to Lodge La Tolerance , 538 , held a convocation at Freemason ' s Hall , on Thursday , 5 th Dec . inst . There were present the M . E . Z ., the Marquis of Londonderry ( late Earl

Vane ) , Comp . James Kenet , H ., and Comp . Lindus , J . , the other members of the chapter , and many distinguished visitors , among whom were Comps . James Brett , P . G . P . ; John Boyd , G . P . ; Merze , K ., & c . Several brethren were exalted to the R . A . degree in a very able manner ,

three of the candidates being members of Loge La Tolerance . This being the first meeting since the consecration of the chapter , the M . E . Z . invested Comp . Burmeister as Treas ., and appointed Comp . Reed Scribe E ., and Comp . Underbill , P . S . Comps . W . J . Thicke and

Flower were also appointed S . s . The M . E . Z . then rose , and in handing the Treas . a cheque for otiioo , expressed the great gratification he derived from being placed in the position of ist Principal , and said he should always remember with pride the small share he had been privileged

to have in the formation of a chapter named after himself , and which he believed would attain a large amount of prosperity , and reflect honour on the lodge to which it was attached . He thanked the companions for the distinction they had conferred upon him as one of the

founders , and would watch with great interest the progress of the Vane Chapter . A vote of thanks was moved by Comp . Kenet , H ., duly seconded and carried unanimously , to his lordship for his munificence ^ which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Propositions were made for the exaltation of several brethren at the

next convocation , and the chapter was then closed , and adjourned to the first Thursday in February next ; after which the members sat down to a banquet in the Freemasons' Tavern . LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 10 . 51 AThe regular meeting of the Rowley Chapter was

held on Monday , 18 th Nov ., 1872 , at tin . Masonic Rooms , Athena-uin . The three Principals occupied their various chairs as follows : — Comps . William Hall , L . R . C . P . M . E . Z . ; Edmund Simpson , H . ; and J . L . Whimpray , J . There were also present Comps . Dr . Moore ,

P . Z ., Prov . G . H ., G . S . B . of England : W . Herald N . ; W . Barker , Treas . ; E . Airey , P . S . ; R , Taylor , Janitor ; J . Watson , Serving Com ]) . After the chapter had been opened and othei business transacted , the ballot was taken for Bro ,

James Taylor , S . D . 10 . 58 , who was declared to be unanimously elected . This brother , with Bro . Geo . Kelland , P . M . 281 , were duly exalted to the Royal Arch degree by the M . E . Z ., after which the mystical , symbolic , and historical lecture were delivered by the Principals .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS ANSLOW Bro . Thomas Anslow was born December 22 nd , 1804 , and died November 19 , 1872 . He was interred at Nunhead Cemetery , December and . He was initiated in the Lodge of Faith , No . 141 , in 1842 ; was Secretary to the lodge for the last twenty years , and a member to the date of his death . He was well-known in thc Masonic

world for his knowledge ol Masonry , and was an honorary member of many lodges . At a meeting of his lodge , held on the 26 th ult , the lodge-room was draped in black , and all the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning .

Obituary.

An inaugural banqast was given at the opening of Bro . S . Friend ' s Tavern , "The Cock , " at the Highbury Station of the North Railway , on Thursday , 28 th ult , under the Presidency of Bro . Ex-Sheriff SirJJohnBennett , F . R . A . S ., the Vice-Chairbeingoccupied b y H . J . Brown F . R . C . S .,

supported by nearly one hundred gentlemen of rank and influence in the locality . Bro . Friend , who is a Past Master of the Albion Lodge , No . 9 , was well supported by many members of the Craft . The toast of "The Chairman , " was in very eloquent _ terms proposed by Bro . Binckes ,

the energetic Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and responded to by the worthy knight , in his usual cheerful and jocose vein of humour . The new and magnificent tavern thusjinaugurated forms the southern end of

the front of the station ( one of the most beautiful intermediate stations in the kingdom ) , erected by the North London Railway Company at the Junction of the Holloway and Islington Roads , in lieu of the ancient and celebrated" Cock" Tavern of which Bro . Friend and his father were , in succession , owners for upwards of fifty years .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , December 20 , 1872 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATL ' IIDAY , Dec . 14 . Lodge 108 , London , Shi p anil Turtle , Lcadenhall-streel . » 17 . S . Phu-nix , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1328 , Granite , Freemasons' Mall . „ 1361 , United Service , Swan Hotel , Wimbledon .

Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; liro . " C . G . Dilley , Preceptor . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , at 8 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Manchester Lodge of Instruction , Yorkshire Grey , Londonstreet , l- 'itzroy-scpjare , at S ; liro . Ash , P . M ., Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction ( 1329 ) , Castle Tavern , Cam . berwell-road , at 7 ; Bros . John Thomas and E . Woithington , Preceptors .

MONDAY , Dec . 16 . Lodge 1 , Grand Masters ' , Freemasons' Mall . „ 8 , British , Freemasons' I lall . ,, 2 i , Knnilalioii , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st . „ 38 , Felicity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . „ 18 5 , Tranquility , City Terminus Hotel , Caunon-st . „ 720 , Paniniuc , Balham Motel , Balham . „ 802 , Whittington , Anderton ' s I lotel , Fleet-st . „ CJ 07 , Royal Albeit , Freemasons' Mall . „ 1201 , Eclectic , Freemasons' Mall .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gale , Clci ken well , at 8 ; Bro Beckeft , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern . Feuchurch-street Station , at 7 . Ceremony of Installation by Bro . C . Lacey , P . M . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern ,

Maverstock-liill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Motel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 ; liro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendshi p Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse and

Groom Tavern , Winslcy-sticct ( opposite the Pantheon ) , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . H . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; liro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Precentor .

St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 8 ; Bro . T . Mortlock . Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . II . W . Lindus , Precentor .

TiLsn . vY , Dec . 17 . Board of General Purposes at 3 . Lodge 30 , United . Mariners , Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-sl . 73 , Mount Lebanon , Bridge I louse I lotel , Soulhwark „ () - ,, Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle Tavern ,

Leadenball-st . „ id :, Cailogan , Freemasons' Hall . Chapter 7 , Royal York of Perseverance , Freemasons'Mall ,, 11 , Enoch , Freemasons' Mall . „ 19 , Mount Sinai , Andeilon ' s Motel , Fleet-st . „ iSd , Industry , Fax-masons' Mall .

Sydney Lodge of Instruction , Cambridge [ Motel , Upper Norwood . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmcrston Tav ., Grosvenor .

park , Camberwell , at 8 ; liro . John Thomas , Preceptor . Faitli Lodge of Instruction , Refreshment Rooms , Victoiia-st ( opposite Westminster Palace 1 lotel ) , at 8 Bro . C . A , Cotlebrune , Preceptor .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 J , Knights of St . John Tavern , St . Jolm ' s-wood Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle ,

Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . J . Saunders , Preceptor . Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , ¦ William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgatc-st . Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton ( W . M , 1227 ) , Preceptor .

St . Marylcbone Lodge of Instruction ( 130 ;) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s wood , at 8 Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , ( 30 ) , Wheatshea Motel , Hand-cour' , Holborn , at 7 ; Bro . J . R . Stacey P . M ., 1 So , Preceptor . '

WEDNESDAY , Dec . iS . Lodge of Benevolence at 6 precisely . Lodge 140 , St . George ' s , Trafalgar Motel , Greenwich . „ 174 , Sincerity , Guildhall Hotel , Gresham-st . „ 700 , Nelson , Masonic Hall , William-st ., Woolwich . „ 9 < jt ) , M-. vybvuy , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1044 , New Wandsworth , Spread Eagle Hotel , New Wandsworth .

„ 1 349 ' 1 ' riars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . ,, 1365 , Clapton , Old Town Hall , Hackney . Chap . 217 , Stability , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Mark Lodge , Bon Accord , Freemasons' Tavern . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange ,

Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro . J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodge of fnstruction ( 228 ) , the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales's-road , Kentish-town , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., London 1 street , City , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . T . A .

Adams , Preceptor . Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham , at 8 ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of fnstruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Instruction , Thicket Hotel , Anerlcy , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor .

TiiuiiSD . vv , Dec . 19 . House Committee Girls' School at 4 . Lodge 23 , Globe , Freemasons' Mall . „ 49 , Gihon , Guildhall Tavern , " Grcsham-st .

„ 1 ( in , Ielnperance , White Swan , Migh-st ., Deptford . „ 179 , Manchester , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-st . ,, ( 157 , Canonbury , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-strcet . ,, 1139 , South Norwood , South Norwood Hall , South Norwood .

„ 1287 , Great Northern , Great Northern Motel , King ' s Cross . 11 i . i . ) 9 i Stockweil , Duke of Edinburgh Tav ., Stockweil . Chap . 79 , Pythagorean , Ship 1 lotel , Greenwich . Mark Lodge , Carnarvon , Freemasons' Tavern . Knights Templar Encampment , Observance , 14 , Bedfordrow .

The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall-Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Yorkshire Grey , London , St ., Tottenham Court-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Panmure Lodge of Instruction ( 720 ) , Balham Hotel , Balham , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor .

Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . Steau , Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Mile-end-road , at 8 ; liro . T .. [ . Barnes , Preceptor . VYhi'tington Lodge of Instruction ( 862 ) , Crown Tavern , Holborn , at 8 ; liro . Lewis Alexander , P . M . 188 ,

Preceptor . Chigwell Lodge of Instruction , Bald-faced Stag Hotel , Buckhurst-hill , at 7 . 30 . Doric Chapter of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mileend-road , at 8 ; Comp . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . Ebury Lodge of Instruction , Bro . Palmer ' s , 12 , Ponsonbya St ., Millbank .

Fin DAY , Dee . 20 . House Committee Boys' School . Lodge 6 , Fiiendship , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James . „ 201 , Jordan , Freemasons' Mall . „ St 3 , New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tavern ,

1 loxtou . Chap . 176 , Caveac , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strcct . Knights Templar Encampment , St . George's , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Rose Croix Chapter , Invicta , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich .

Si . George ' s Lodge of fnstruction , ( 140 ) , for Master Ma sons , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich . Stability Lodge of fnstruction , ( 217 ) , Guildhall Ta vein , ^^ Gresham-street , City , at ( i ; Bro . Ilenr

, Mugge ridge , P . M . 192 and 71 ,, Preceptor . Robert Burns Lodge of instruction , Union Tavern , Air-5 , Regent-st ., ' at 8 ; Hro . W . Watson , P . M . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . Vs , Freemasons' I lall , at 7 .