Royal Arch.

adjourned to the banquet , which was served under the personal superintendence of Comp . W . Buxton , and gave unqualified satisfaction . The customary toasts received full justice . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " having been warmly received , and the toast of "The Second and Third Principals" duly honoured , the acting M . E . Z . gave " The

Exaltees . Comps . Bower and Togill , in reply , both expressed themselves as being highly impressed with the ceremony . "The Visitors " followed . Comp . Sims , in his response , stated that he had visited many chapters , but he had never seen the work more ably performed than it had been that night . Comp . Lardner was evidently a Royal Arch Mason of considerable

experience . Comp . Hubbard , in reply , said that he had availed himself of the kindness of Comp . George Everett to visit No . 13 S 1 , and what he had seen and heard in the chapter had amply repaid him . He endorsed the remarks of his covisitor that the work had been admirably done . He was also pleased to hear that the chapter was so flourishing , but

under the careful and experienced guidance of so excellent a Treasurer as Comp . Everett that was a foregone conclusion . In No . 177 , of which chapter he ( the speaker ) was a Past Principal , Comp . George Everett , P . Z ., had done good suit and service , and was held in the highest esteem . The toast of "The Past Principals" was acknowledged

by Comp . Capt . Walls ; that of "The Treasurer and Scribe E . " by Comps . Everett and Higgins ; and "The Health of the Officers" was coupled with the names of Comps . Dowling , Austin , and Sims , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . The proceedings were throughout of a very enjoyable nature

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

YORK . Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., the following companions being present : Comps . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., as Z . ; Geo . Simpson , P . Z ., as H . ; Wm . Brown , Z ., as J . ; Jas . Kay , S . E . ; F . VV . Halliwell , as S . N . ; Geo .

Chapman , P . S . ; J . T . Seller , P . Z . j J . VV . Spetch , E . Thackray , F . Hansell , Wm . Cheeseman , P . Pearson , H . Longford , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Barlow and Bellerby , who had been balloted for at a previous meeting , were duly exalted by the acting Z ., who also gave the mystical lecture . The election of Principals and officers

was then proceeded with , with the following result : Comps . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., Z . j W . B . Dyson , H . j S . J . Dalton , J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; H . Longford , S . N . ; Geo . Chapman , P . S . ; W . Lackenby and G . Lamb , Asst . S ' s . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . Hall , Janitor pro tern . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted from the chapter funds to the Decoration Fund of the Masonic Hall . Two

Auditors were appointed , and the chapter was closed . Several apologies were received from companions unable to be present . The companions afterwards met at supper , after which the usual toasts were honoured . Replying to the toast of "The Past Principals of the Chapter , " Comp . Whytehead referred to the solemn character of the ceremony and the impression which it

ought to make upon the mind of every listener . He was anxious that no companion should be present at or aid in such a ceremony without being intensely aware of what he was saying and doing . Sometimes there seemed to creep in a kind of lightness of speech and hearing which was

hardly consistent with the solemnity that should characterise such a ritual , and he trusted they would all remember that such teachings as they inculcated should not be left in the lodge room until the next meeting to get mouldy , but should be carried about with them , and be seen in their lives and conversation .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

provincial / Ifeeetinns . WORKINGTON . Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Bro . I . Dickinson , P . G . S . B ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros , the Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . S . G . W ., l . P . M . ; A . Salkeld , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J Paterson

. , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; | . Clifton Thompson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . j J . Eden , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . ; G . B . McKay , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . j S . Bethell , J . W . j A . Ashmore , P . G . Stwd ., M . O . j J . Purser , S . O . ; J . Hewison , J . O . ; E . Loach , S . D . ; J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ' ; J . lenkinson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Whitehead , Tyler ; J . Lewthwaite , Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . Sec . ; and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed , and one candidate balloted for and accepted

, but not being in attendance the lodge was formed into one for instruction , and the ceremony of advancement was gone through in a very creditable manner by the W . M . and his officers , with a full accompaniment of music by Bro . Cooper , P . P . G . Org . The P . P . G . Officers present were presented with their provincial certificates by the P . G . Sec . Three candidates were proposed for advancement , and one joining member . With " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

1 he Prince and Princess of Wales gave a county ball at Sandringham House on Friday , the Oth inst ., when among the Iprincipal guests were the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , the Count and Countess of Paris , the Due de Chartres , Bro . Lord and Lady Suffield , and Bro . Sir Francis

Knollys , of the house party ; and the Baroness Burdett-Coutts and Bro . VV . Burdett-Coutts , M . P ., Bro . the Hon . Sir Henry and Lady Keppel , Bro . Sir William and Lady Ffolkes , Bro . Major-General Sir Redvers Buller and Lady Audrey Buller , Bro . W . A . Tyssen-Amhersr , M . P ., and Mrs . and the Misses Amherst , and Bro . and Mrs . Colman .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , thc 3 rd inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . J . R . Harnell , W . M . ; R . Blum , S . W . j Densham , j . W . " ; R . J . Harnell , Sec . ; F . Deaton , S . D . ; Potter , J . D . ; Harvey , P . M ., I . G . j Marks , P . M . j and Elliot .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Harnell , jun ., worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . _ The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Elliot candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Potter , j . D . 511 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Blum was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . G . Wood , W . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . ; R . H . Dillon , J . W . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; W . J . Mason , S . D . ; C . Coleman , " J . D . j R . T . Redfearn , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; W . Death , P . M . 511 ;

E . C . Mulvey , P . M . 2246 , W . M . 179 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 , W . M . 2150 ; H . J . Thomas , W . P . Clarke , VV . H . Wills , A . E . Carter , J . Tapping , A . Pozzati , j . R . Hill , J . VV . Manktelow , W . Chappie , F . Devin , and A . E . Henderson . Visitors : Bros . W . H . Faircloth , 733 ; D . J . Harris , 16 S 1 j and A . B . Northcroft , 2045 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . This being the evening appointed for working the Seven Sections of the Lecture in the First Degree , Bro . H . J . Thomas worked the 1 st , Bro . W . H . Wills the 2 nd , Bro . E . C Mulvey the 3 rd , Bro . R . T . Redfearn the 4 th , Bro . R . E . Cursons the sth , Bro . E . C . Mulvey the Gth , and Bro . G .

Wood the 7 th . Bros . Faircloth , Harris , and Northcroft , were elected joining members . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The Sections in the Second and Third Degrees will be worked on the 17 th inst .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . Rev . M . Haines , W . M . ; ] . Cruttenden , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , W . M . elect 2246 , J . W . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M .

1425 , Asst . Preceptor j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . VV . Bclsham , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; J . C . Conway , I . G . j H . Campbell , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 ; C G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 ; B . G . Williams , J . 13 . Cory , T . Jobson , H . Windeatt , O . W . Battley , J . S . ' Hayes , and A . B . Northcroft . Visitor : Bro . F . A . Barth , 86 ,.

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jobson being the candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . After the usual preliminaries , thc ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wetzlar being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree .

Bro . Barth was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . Bro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A communication from Bro . J . J . Thomas , Sec . of the Prince Frederick William Lodge of Instruction , was read . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed

to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Haines for the very able manner he had presided as W . M . for the first time . Bro . Haines , in acknowledging the compliment , said he would do all he could to advance the cause of Freemasonry , and his greatest pleasure to attend the lodge of instruction as often as circumstances would allow him . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; VV . Hoggins , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor j J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; Tom Marshall , S . D . ; R .

Hovendcn , J . D . ; H . Lough , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; M . A . Cuffe , J . R . Hughes , " J . D . Bromley , G . H . Reynolds , G . A . Bergholz , and C . L . Berry . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge

was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . E . J . D . Bromley having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . 'The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge

was resumed to the r irst Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the en .-uing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . elect announced his intention of working the third ceremony at the next meeting . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement . Present : Bros . Salter , W . M . ; Fruen , S .. W . ; Pettit , J . W . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Morgan , Sec . ; Linsey , S . D . ; Poynter , I . G . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; Bilbcy , P . M . ; S . Vickers , Long , Prince , Burton , Pressner , and others . The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation

rehearsed , Bro . Pressner being candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Lectures were then worked by the Preceptor . Bro . Pressner offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree , and answered the usual questions . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when Bro . Fruen was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Baldwin announced that the installation ceremony would be rehearsed on Thursday , the 19 th instant . The lodge was then closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 16 42 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the Gth inst ., a i . the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , \ V Present : Bros . G . Gardner , W . M . ; J . Bartlett , S . VV •' H . D . Smith , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Y Mason , Sec ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; H . Armfield , 1 jy " . J . Powell , I . G . j E . Rogers , P . M . j and F . L . Chandler ' " P . M .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . Armfield havino answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , wat duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . H

Armfield candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very impressive manner . Bro . G . Davis , P . M . Preceptor , worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . J . Bartlett was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . F . VV Woodard , W . M . ; G . E . Higginson , S . W . ; H . Cotton ) J . W . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . F . iCraggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Leonard Cox , S . D . j VV Hillier , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . j A . J . Lathbury , P . M .-

R . | osey , P . M . ; J . B . Colwill , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers P . M . j W . G . Jennings , G . B . Johnston , C . J . C . Walker ) W . J . Tatton , J . Arnott , F . Dusterwald , and T . S . Stevens ! The lodg'e was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very clear and perfect manner , Bro . Johnston acting as candidate . The lodge was opened

in the . Second and Third Degrees . The 1 st Section of the Third Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture was worked in the same manner as previously . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then clnserl .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1 S 39 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Oueen ' s Arms , Oueen-street , Cheapside . Present : Bros . Cox , W . M . j M . Hart , S . VV . j Klingenstein , J . W . ; Dixie , Preceptor ; Williams , Treas . ; Miller , Sec ; Davidson , S . D . j Smith , J . D . j Wright , I . G . j and several other Past Masters and brethren .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . H . Hart acting as candidate . With the assistance of the Preceptor and Bro . Belchamber , the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge by the members of the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction on the second Tuesday in January next .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . G . McCrow , W . M . j VV . Payers , S . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . j J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor j F . Craggs , Secj and A . ' E . Miller ,

I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A general discussion took place as to the prospects of the lodge , and notice of motion was given that the night of meeting should be changed from Monday to Wednesday . Bro . McCrow was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and 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 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Langdon , W . M . j Griffiths , S . W . j Windsor , J . W . j W . W . Westley , Preceptor j Steel , J . D . j Smith , I . G . j S . Cochrane , P . M . j H . Price , Poole , Hill , Folkard , J . Mitchell , H .

Mitchell , J . Lyell , and many others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Samuel as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Poole worked part of the installation ceremony . Bro . Griffiths

was elected W . M . for the next meeting . On the proposition of the Preceptor , who said he had never seen the ceremony better rehearsed in a lodge of instruction , seconded by Bro . H . N . Price , and supported by several brethren , a hearty vote of thanks was' ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the able way in which Bro . Langdon had filled the chair in the lodge of instruction . Bro . Langdon returned thanks , giving credit to the Preceptor .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Comps . H . J . Phillips , Z . 205 , M . E . Z . j J . A . Gartley , H . 205 , H . j S . V . Abraham , J . j J . VV . Harvey , Z . 25 , Treas . j E . H . Norden , S . E . j J . Lichtenfeld , S . N . j VV . Rooke , P . S . ; V . P . Valentine , 1 st A . S . j S . Lichtenfeld , 2 nd A . S . j and Cravatt .

I he chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Gravatt acting as candidate . The convocation was then closed . HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when

there were present . Comps . VV . H . Chaliont , S . N . 975 ; M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , S . N . 733 , H ., J . Cruttenden , 779 , Jj . T . Mickelburgh , P . Z . S 34 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . Smith , P . S . S 90 , P . S . J and J . R . Allman , S 90 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Allman being candidate . Comp . Dehane was re-elected S . E ., and Comp . John Davies was elected Treasurer for the ensuing 12 months . Comp . Allman ' s name was brought forwaid for the Treasurership but he magnanimously gave way to Comp . JDavies . The Committee of Management were elected— - Comps . Dean , Dehane , and Chalfont . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .