Craft Masonry.

,. „ De what it might . That was a religion which must commend itseU to all of thinM . ^ j ^ _ j j j some peculiar experience s of it ; he had the privilege of installing i , * Trother as his successor in another lodge , and also the peculiar privilege of initiating t ' father and had the gratification of putting to him a question which he felt he would er ne ' rfeclly to his satisfaction—he was bound to ask him if he was of mature age . w ^ hoped if there were Masons whose fathers were not Mason ? , they would teach their t fh rs the right way . The fathers would follow the lead of their sons , and if some M Win ? them to the Diuty Lane Lodge , so much the better for the lodge .

Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., responded to the toast of "The Visitors , " 1 then by request , proposed "The 1 . P . M ., Bro . Oscar Barrett . " He was very sorry hi he was not present when Bro . Barrett instal'ed his successor , but if he might judge I lthe manner in which he had discharged his duties as W . M . during the year , he " sure i ) , at his performance of the installation ceremony must have been a Masonic | at He had heard Bro . Barrett initiate , pass , and raise candidates , and had listened i him wilh great pleasure . Bro . Barrett had been actuated by one sole desire , which duties of his officeand to the brethren approbation he

to perform the , ensure s , as ""• " ¦ f \ , red it . A kinder-hearted man never existed ; he was kindi ess personified , and , a M ason , would reflect credit on the Drurv Lane Lodge . The brethren were very a ? ea' - * ed indeed to see him in the position of VV . M . in the chair that night , although they Curetted the absence of his successor , and he asked the brethren to drink his health and lone life and happiness to him . Bro . Oscar Barrett , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , said he had been onscientious in his work . As the W . M . had said , there was pleasure in looking forward and pleasure in looking back . He assured the brethren that he had a great deal of

oleasure in looking forward to his year of office . He had enjoyed it thoroughly , and should have also a great deal of pleasure in looking back to it . Anticipation , it was said was better than realisation . It was not so with the work of the Drury Lane Lodge . During hif year of office the realisation of that pleasure was far greater than the anticipation . He thanked all the brethren sincerely , and as the duty devolved upon him as he was one of the officers of thelodge , he would merge from his thanks into proposing the next toast , "The Officers of the Lodge . " These brethren would during be earnest and zealous in their work regretted that during his

their year . He year cerlain circumstances over which the brethren had no control prevented some of them attending so regularly as they would desire , but he thought that this year they would have a more general attendance , and he was sure they would work zealously to keep up the standard of good working of the Drury Lane Lodge . Bro . Will E . Chapman , S . W ., responded , and said the officers would work hard to make Ihe Master ' s year successful . The J . W . also responded , and the T > ler s toast closed the proceedings .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday evening , the 5 th instant . Present : Bros . J . Constab ' e , acting W . M . ; S . H . C A'Min , acting I . P . M . ; P . Barber , S . W . ; H . A . Fenton , J . W . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; VV . P . Robotham , acting Sec . ; G . Elanl , S . D . ; E . Hirst , J . D . ; J . H . * Bletcher , Almoner ; F . T . Turner , D . C . ; T . J . Smith and W . T . Chambers , Stewards ; F . Pine Tyler ; A . L . Peace , P . M . ; R-. Brew , T . R . R . Marsdin , E . Shillito , W .

Hallgarth , J . Dugdale , T . Tomlinson , and W . dickering . Visitors : Bros , f . Kand , F . P , G . D ., J F . Hanson , and J . F . Turner , ot 24 * 2 ; and W . Chamberlain , P . M ., and W E . Cranidge , of 14 S 2 . Bro . J . Dugdale was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the work being performed by Bro . Constable , assisted by Bros . Ashlin and Barber . A vote of L 5 was granted to the " Henry Smith " Testimonial Fund . A gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . A meeting of this highly successful lodge was held at the Masonic Hill , Woking , on Thursday , the Gth inst . The W . M ., Bro . J . W . H . Littleboy , who presided , wis assisted and supported by Bros . I . Webb , I . P . M . ; Captain J . Hoey , P . M ., S . W . ; A . G . J . Jackman , J . VV . ; ] . B . S . Lnncaster , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br .. Sec . ; J . Tomlinson , S . D . ; R . Clamp , j . D . ; J . H . Askham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , I . G . ; C . F .

Passmore , P . M . ; W . A . Shaw , P . M . ; G . J . Woolridge , A . J . Gunning , VV . H . ( iloster , and J . Wenham . Among the visitors present were Br . is . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; K . Head , 16 S 1 ; F . Waters , 2101 ; T . D . x , I . P . M . 2521 ; C . A . Brown , Sec 2521 ; and J . Hewitt , 1 CC 1 . Ballots were taken for Mr . Benjamin Nelson Dadge and Bro . Arthur Althorp , 2120 , as candidates for initiation and joining respectively , both of which proving favourable , the former was then initiated in a very masterly manner by the W . M ., who subsequently delivered the charge appertaining to the Degree .

After the usual " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a dinner provided for them by Bro . G . J . Mason , of Chertsey , which gave every satisfaction .

On the removal of Ihe cloth , the customary toasts were given , and met with loyal and fervent response , while in the intervals between the speeches there was some excellent singing , in which several of the visitors present took part . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., in replying for " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " said that the Masonic ceremonies were very beautiful , and it was at all times a pleasure to

see them perfoimed , provided only Ihit they were well done . Oa that evening the skill ami address of the W . M . left absolutely nothing to be desired , and he had been sup . polled mest admirably by the Wardens and other officers of the lodge . Bro . J . H . Askham responded for " The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The W . M . 's Health , " which was received with much enthusiasm , was acknowledged in very feeling terms by Bio . Litllcboy . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening in Masonic fellowship .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Union Waterloo Chapter , No . 13 . ( The installation of Principals of this old chapter ( the premier chapter of this M- ' . rict ) tojk place at the Masonic Hall , Plumstead , on Wednesday , the ag ' . h ult ., before an influential gathering of companions , including Comps . Capt . Geo . Spinks , P . Z . ; Abel Penfold , P . Z . ; H . Syer , P . Z . ; Win . Tailby , P . Z . ; C II . Canning , P . Z . ; K . ¦ Warren , P . Z . ; G . H . King , P . Z . ; Geo . Kennedy , P . Z . ; T . Hastings , P . Z . ; Mattey , Keeble , Wm . J . Croivdy , H . Crowdy , J . T . Taylor , A . McQueen , G . H . Gable , and b . Stewart .

ir i J ters ° ' apology for non-attendance were read from Co-nps . the R ' i 2 , ht Hon . Lord ! Th ' iFapt * Dee y es ' P' - - - Willmott , L . Comerford , and Chas . Jo'ly . p , . - " ^ chapter having bcen opened , and the routine business disposed of Comp . A . t-nioid , V . _\ „ the Installing Officer , assumed the chair , and installed Comps . G . i „?" 7- - > « M . E . Z . j John Mattey , as H ; and W . H . Keeble , as J . The ¦ .. J- ' n £ c . erem * ony was throughout delivered in a most impressive manner , aad at its i ra - . — — .. * ... ,. ao Liuuuguuui ucuvercu ill a . illJSL iiupic » sivc iiuiuici , a . m a .: its cordial

-se a vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Officer , the same to be 1 v the \ i r v minu ' * A Past Principal's jewel was presented to Comp . G . VV . King ' lh » vi i '*&* . * f < " * valuable services rendered to the chapter duiing his year of office . (*» j ' 7 ; , "" Ktal his o | 1 R <* ers as folio vs : Comps . R . J . Warren , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . J . AS- A ' ?; rK Capt * G' S P inks ' -- > 1 ' re * - ' Hy- Crowdy , P . S ; J . I * . Taylor , 1 st " ' ,, McQueen , 2 nd A . S . ; G . H . Porter , Stwd . ; and John Lackland , Janitor . idjourn d ) F '" ^ * , S Dcen disposed of , the chapter was closed , and the companions

T , Moira Chapter , No . 92 'he ¦ VlbLT ^ T * " meetin S this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , tbe 4 'h ins ' ant , at NoakM i ? v eri I * Aldersgate-stieet , when there were present Comps . Wiikham Wilkinson p " - / T M , EX , i , Co 1 * Sir N * P"n & le > Batt , H . 5 G . Criener , J . ; T . L . M 1 * 7 £ - ' ** * *> Treas - * K . F . Gould , P . Z . ; and E . D . Oppert , P . S . Comp . VV . Poole , which " nrn * Wa ? avisitor ' - A ballot was taken for Bro . J . M . Mitchell , I . P . M . 92 , Arch Mason ' a Vourable < he was exalted into the mysteries and privileges of Royal tation of iiv ' ,, . S reeable feature of the proceedings of the evening wis the presen-* " 1 the w , < clnU 1 *** l , cl 's . << " * use in the chapter , by Comp . Sir N . Pringle , Birt ., H ., The ™ ' ~ " . gl , t was vei * y eloquently acknowledged by the M . E . Z . in the chair . " <• companions afterwards dined together .

Royal Arch.

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . A regular meeting of this chapter—waich is attached to the York Lodge , No . 23 Gwas held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York , on the ai / . h ult ., when there was a numerous -fathering of companions . The chair was occupied by Comp . T . G . Hodgton , M . E . Z ., who wis assisted in opening the chapter by Comps . C . M , Forbes , H ., and Rev . C E . L . Wright , J . There were also present : Comps . Aid . S , Border , P . Z . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . ; M . R-nke , P . Z . ; A'd . J . Sykes Rymer , P . Z . ; G . J . Robinson , P . Z . ; A Rucklev . B . A ., P . Z . ; G . Bilmford . P Z . ; Jos . Todd , P . Z ., Treas . j A . S . Wes ' ern , P . Z . ; E . VV . Purnell , P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; and otiers .

Ihe minutes ot the last chapter having been read by the S . E ., a surcessful ballot was taken for Bros . A . G . Rajnor and G . H . Osborn , when the first-named , along with Bro . T . A . Collier , was exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A , the cerem my being c inducted by the M . E Z . in an impressive manner . The mysticil lecture was admirably delivered by Comp . J . Todd , P . Z ., Treas ., P . G . Treas ., A . G . D . C . Emr . The election

of Principals and officers for the ensuing year resulted as folio . vs : Comps . C . VI . Forbes , M . E . Z . ; C . E . L . Wright , H . j H . L . Swift , J . ; | . Todd , Treas . ; E . VV . Purnell , S . E . ; A . Jones . S . N . ; Dr . P . Sydney Gramshaw , P . S . ; C Tweedy , ist A . S . ; Dr , M . Bryson , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Biscombe , D . of C . j VV . Hepper , Org . j J . B . Sampson , Stwd . ; and J . Hall , Janitor .

Some other routine business having been transacted , the chapter was closed , and , in accordance with usual custom , the companions dined together , and vocal and instrumental music contributed to an instruc . ive and pleasant evening .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Misonic Rooms , Doncaster , on FriJay , the 51 st ult ., when there were present Comps . { : . Webb , M . E . Z . ; J . Constable , H . ; C Goldthorpe , J ; C H . Woodhouse , S . E . ; S . Pegler , acting S . N . j 11 . A . Fenton , P . S . ; T . Fretwell , ist A . S . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; and others . Comp . P . Jenner , 1241 , was a visitor .

The chapter wis opened , and Bro . R . Brew , 2259 , was exalted , Comp . Pegler taking the M . li . Z . ' s chair . Bro . A . L . Peace , 2259 , received a unanim mi ballot as a j lining companion . Ballots were then taken for tne Principils , &¦ :., and resulted as follows Comps . J . Constable , M . E . Z . ; C . Goldthorpe , H . ; I " . Fretwell , J . ; j . H . Pawson , S . E . ; S . Lester , S . N . ; and II . A . Fenton , P . S . ; the remaining offices to stand over . The companions afterwards partook of light repast in the ante-rojm .

Lodges Of Instruction.

Lodges of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . G 5 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday at the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , when there were piesent Br . s . D . Harlo . v , P M . 6 _ , Pre . vptor ; Kinnip ' W . M . ; Spencer , S . VV . ; William Biker , J . VV . ; Meadows , Sec ; J . G . Robeson , S . D . ; A . J . Rippin , J . D . ; Greig , I . G . j James Smith , P . M . 192 ; J . G . Milbourn , P . M . 13 ; Thomas , VV . M . G 5 ; Fisher , W . M . 193 ; Saunion , P . M . 1431 ; Pepe , Shedlock , Knight , Galey , and Drake . 4 J V '

1 he lodge being opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being the candidate , after which the W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . Shedlock to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was then closed in due form , Bro . Spencer being unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth instant , at the Cock , Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . J . E . Thomas , W . M . ; \ V Rapley , S . VV . ; R . P . Upton , P . M ., J . W . ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; ) . Birks , S . D . ; A . F . Hardyment , J . D . ; E . P . Woodman , I . G . j J . Amand , A . L . Langton , G . A . Ilopki-t , R . Eddie , C Nicole , W . Hincock , P . M . ; A . Wolter , P . VI . ; G . T . Peall , P . M . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; G . J . Hanson , J . H . Thurnun , J . R . White , C Isler , A . ilenn ' w G . Yexley , and J . Cox .

I he lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Peall being the candidate . The VV . M vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cox , when a portion of the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Hopkins being the cmdidate , and the ceremony of installation was reheaised , Bro . Thomas as VV . M . elect . 'Ihe addresses having been given , Bro . A . Henning was elided a member of the lodge . Bro . Rjpley was elected vV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bto . 1 homas for his services in the chair for the lirst time . The lodge was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM YEO , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . DEVON . Very sincere regret was felt by the inhabitants of Okehampton at the sudden death of Bro . William Yeo , Town Clerk , P . M . Lodge of Obedience , No . 1753 , and P . P . A . G . Sec . Devonshire . The deceased was in the very prime of life , and was very generally esteemed and lespecled b y his fellow townsmen . Indeed , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when the funeral took place Okehampton was in mourning .

The shops were all closed and the blinds drawn in private houses , while the sympathy with the bereaved family was universal . The funeral was one of the most numerously attended that had ever been known in the district , among those who followed to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased being the Mayor , wearing his robes and chain of office , several Aldermen and Town Councillor .- - , very many of the principal residents in Okehampton and the

neighbourhood , and the following officers and members of Lodge Obedience , No . 1753 , of wiiich Bro . Yeo was a founder , P . M ., and Treasurer , viz ..- Bro- - . W . P . Moon ! W . M .: Chas . Piper , I . P . M . ; W . H . Rowe , P . M . ; S . Sloman , P . M . ; J . C Pierce , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Wonnacott , P . M . ; Jos . J . Newcombe , P . M . ; C J . Futcher , P . M . ; F . Edwards , J . W . ; Rev . G . Reed Lucas , Reg . ; J . Verdi S . D . j Rev . T . Ward Brown , J . D . ; A . R . Bray , D . C . ; W . Palmer , I . G . ; Hy

Kuwe , Stwd . ; W . Pollard , A . D . C . ; Rev . ] . Wilberforce Saulez , Geo . Routley , Geo . Choat , John Pyke , H . Hellings , T . K . Bickell , J . Durant , W . Partridge , Geo . Glanfield , and J . Coombe , Tyler ; also the following visitors : Bros . H . Skinner , W . M . 282 ; James Wellington , S . W . 1332 ; J . Banks , J . W . 1332 ; M . Hicks ' , Org . 782 ; and A . L . Newcombe , 303 . At the close of the service at the graveside , Bro . the Rev . George Reed Lucas delivered a brief but eloquent

addres--, while the brethren dropped sprigs of acacia upon the coffin after it had been lowered . Among the numerous wreaths was one from the lodge beating the following inscription : " From the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , O . rkers , and Brethren of Lodge' Obedience , ' in loving memory of Wo .-s ' iipful Bro . Wm . Yeo ., P . M , Treas . 1753 , P . P . A . G . S ' ., A . S ., removed from this Lodge to the Grand

Lodge above , where the world ' s great Architect lives and reigns for ever . W . P . Moon , VV . M ., G . J . Gibson , Sec . " By a singular coincidence the funeral was held on the day appointed for the regular meeting of Lodge Obedience , but though the lodge met the business was adjourned , and the brethren pissed in silence a resolution recording the loss they had sustained by Bro . Yeo ' s death , and expressing their sympathy with his bereaved widow and family .

BRO . J . W . BELSHAM , W . M . It is with deep regret we hear that Bro . J . W . Belsham , W . M . of the Covent Garden Lodge , died on the Gth inst . He had been ill for some time , and a great . sufferer . His f-mily has our deepest sympathy , and the members of both the Westbourne and the Covent Garden Lodges h ^ ve lost a most kind-hearted ai . d genial brother . He was a great supporter of the Masonic Charities .