Instruction.

Baber , P . M- of the mother lodge , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed , and the first meeting of the Second Masonic Benevolent Association in connection with this lodge of instruction was then held , Bro . J . L . Barrett presiding . Several brethre n were admitted members , and a fair start was given to this meritorious undertaking . The proceedings then terminated .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . E . Austin , W . M . ; W . Roots , S . W . ; S . Ellis , J . VV . ; W . Steele , S . D . j Brien , J . D . ; S . Renaut , I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; C . R . Williams , and Grace . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . R . Williams having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . C . R . Williams as candidate . Bro . Grace having answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , with Bro . Grace as candidate . The traditional history was

given by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by the J . VV ., that the S . VV . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the oflicers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . i . Ji ) . —The first meeting for the winter season of this old and prosperous lodge of instruction was held on the 6 th inst ., at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , 7 , Londonstreet , E . G ., when there were present Bros . Jolly , W . M . ; Blake , S . W . ; Greenwood , J . W . ; Warner , S . D . ; ' Ives , J . D . ; Colley , I . G . ; Duffield , Preceptor ; G . Hughes , Sec ; T . Lewis , Treas . ; Johnson , Arnott , Beadle , Jones , Gregory , Ringrove , Smith , and

Bailey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Johnson being candidate . Bro . Duffield was unanimously elected a honorary member of the lodge , being prop ised by Bro . Greenwood , and seconded by Bro . W . Smith . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members

of this lodge of instruction : Bros . C . Jolly , 1472 ; Arnott , 21 S 4 ; Beadle , 2184 ; and Johnson , 1804 . On rising for the second time , Bro . T . Duffield , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . Blake , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the rath inst ., at the Restaurant , r , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Lane , W . M . ; Gibson , Treas ., S . W . ; Glover , J . W . ; Wray . Preceptor ; Musson , Sec j Ray . S . D . ; Baddelev , j . D . ; Grist , I . G . ; Coughlan , P . M . ; F . Green , P . M . ; C . Tayler , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; H . G . Holland , Deacon , Barker , and W . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brindley , P . M ., worked the ist and 2 nd Sections ofthe Lecture , assisted by ihe brethren . Bro . Deacon being a candidate tor passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Deacon bein ^ the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Gibson , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . B . Cox , W . M . j F . Kedge , S . W . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; C . Lambert , S . D . ; G . F . Swan , J . D . ; " F . M . Noakes , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Mitchell , H . J . Pellatt , T . A . Dickson , W . Hancock , Carlo Grassi , R . J . Harnell , E . C . Mulvey , James Rowe ,

W . J . Mulvev , G . H . Reynolds , J . Rayner , R . VV . Williams , VV . Maxted , VV . Brindley , Vernon Smith , and E . L . Campbell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . L . Campbell having offered himself as a candidate fur initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . T . A . Dickson offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted ,

and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The W . M . worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members o £ this lodge of instruction : Bro . VV . J . Mulvey , 12 3 0 , proposed by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , and seconded hy Bro . G . F . Swan ; Bro . E . Lane Campbell , 1987 , proposed bv Bro .

W . Brindley , and seconded by Bro . Carlo Grassi , On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded bv the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointe ' d his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes

of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Edmund Cox , W . M ., for the admirable way in which he had worked the two ceremonies , and also for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . j P . J . Davies Ss AV . ; Cochrane , J . W . ; Swan . S . D . j Hubbard , J . D . j ' Dresden , '•C J . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Payers , and Wood . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tne ist Section of the Lecture

was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by S' ° Cochrane , J . W . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , pro . Payers being candidate . The addresses in the ceremony of '"istallation were given by Bro . Wood . Bro . P . J . Davies was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the oliicers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , T * n mst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S W l ™ ' :, " ™ . Arnold , jun ., W . M . j Coleman , S . W . ; Evans , •i iT -i A Brlnclley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Rav , *> •"•; Mann . J . D . ; Holland , J . G . j Glover , F . Purnell , Bauehan Awards , Taylor , Mason , P . M . ; Giddings , Arnold , sen ., Blades ' Z- *\ l i , Rlchar' > s . Grafton , Schmidt , De Wyttenbach , Dottrell , ¦ iJ' Purnell . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last euing were read and conlirmed . Bro . Brindley , assisted by the of „ f ? - l- worked the lst Section of the Lecture . The ceremony vJ ,. , ' was rehearsed , Bro . Dottrell candidate . The W . M .

Gi , i 7 ii „ he cha , r > wh , ch was taken l ) r - Brindley . Bro . the , ? ' , a candidate t 0 be P assed t 0 the Second Degree , answered in th , I ^ f ' " . and was entrusted . The lodge was opened Bmr . iu- P = g"ee . and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , ch . ir , T ' u bclng the candidate- Bro . Brindley vacated the to the FW n aS re * , P " y " * e VV . M . The lodge was resumed 3 o , o a , „ , < ¦ i . DeBree > and Bros - Grafton , Schmidt , De Wyttenbach , A vote of n , 3 ' *? 3 i ' - « na"in * ousIy elected joining members , minutert « , fl ! , « » , , , ' lsly voted , to be recorded on the Which he h _ . , ^ - - , [ l v « yable and efficient manner in This ''^ „ Charged the duties of the chair for the first time . Initiating- '" I" » ch ! y de .-crved , the W . M . having done the cloud " •ca P " al style - Nothing further offering , the lodge was

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 )— This chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 6 th inst . Among those present were Comps . E . Ayling . M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . S . B . Surrey , P . Z ., H . ; G . Gardner , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Westley , P . S . ; Hewitt , ist Asst . S . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . ; Kohler , P . Z . ; and Appleton , P . Z . Among the

visitors were Comps . W . Lee , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Z . gjS ; Hollins , M . E . Z . 141 ; Bugler , J . 7 66 ; Harvey , S . N . 1572 ; Eadle , 2 nd A . S . 141 ; and Welsh , 619 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . B . A . Griffin , 975 , and A . E . Austin , 619 , and it proved to be unanimous . The candidates being in attendance were most ably exalted to the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z ., assisted

by his officers . Apologies for non-attendance were received and read fom Comps . George Everett , P . Z ,, Treasurer ; Dowling , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed in able terms by the l . P . Z .

Comp . Ayling . in reply , expressed his satisfaction at seeing so many companions present . His year of office had commenced well , and he hoped that that prosperity would continue . He very much regretted that indisposition had prevented the worthy Treasurer from attending that evening . Personally , he felt his absence to be a great loss and the only damper on the proceedings .

" The Exaltees followed , and was duly acknowledged by Comps Griffin and Austin . Comp . W . Lee , in responding for "The Visitors , " paid a high compliment to the M . E . Z . and the officers for the almost perfect way in which they had discharged their duties . He said that the Kennington Chapter was favoured by having several Past Principals among its members , who

were capable of holding their own with any of the best workers of the Royal Arch Degree in London or elsewhere . In conclusion , he said that he had spent a most instructive and pleasant evening . Comps . Harvey , Hollins , and others , spoke in similar complimentary terms .

"The second and third Principals followed . In speaking upon this toast , the M . E . Z . especially paid a high compliment to Comp . H . J . Lardner , for his rendering the symbolical address . The toasts of "The Treasurer and S . E ., " and "The Officers , " terminated a most enjoyable evening .

WHITBY . —Britannia Chapter ( No . 312 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , West Cliff , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Falkingbridge , M . E . Z . ; Francis Thornton , H . ; William G . Lockey , J . ; John N . Lawson , P . Z , S . N . ; S . Reed ,. P . Z ., S . E . ; John T . Stewart , P . S . ; Thomas Tate and William H . Attlay , A . S . ; John

Stevenson , P . Z . ; James S . Moss , P . Z . ; j . N . Andrew , B . Newbald , H . Wald , Thomas Atkinson , R . W . White , and Thomas H . Trueman , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . John Brooks , P . M . 312 , P . P . J . G . D ., who was elected at the previous chapter , was admitted in

due form , and exalted to the Supreme Degree of Holy Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being ably performed by the three Chiefs and Principal Sojourner . After the transaction of the usual routine business , including the proposition of a brother for exaltation , the chapter was closed in due form , after which the companions met and spent a pleasant evening together .

GREAT STANMORE . — Stanmore Chapter ( No . 1549 ) . —The last regular convocation of this steadily increasing and successful chapter was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the 14 th ult ., and was well attended . Four candidates had been accepted on the ballot for exaltation ,

but one only was able to attend , and the remainder will doubtless ( with others who are announced ) be present at an emergency meeting which is expected to be held during the winter months . The chapter was well represented by Comps . J . Fickle , M . E . Z . ; B . Haynes , H . ; Dr . Rogers

J . ; C . Veal , S . E . ; R . H . Blatchford , S . N . ; C . H , Webb , P . Z ., as P . S . ; J . S . Frazer , P . Z . . F . Brown , P . Z . 538 ; J . Best , 2 nd A . S . ; D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . 619 ; R . Pascoe , and W . Wilson . Visitors : Comps . R . H , Pearson , P . Z . 11 , 1196 ; R . T . Fountain , P . Z . 94 8 ; J , Vincent , P . Z . 567 ; R . W . Bilby , J . 1212 ; W . Wingham , 25 ; H . Sprake , S 13 . J . W . Tacon , 11 S 6 ; S . Brooks ,

M . E . Z . gs , P . Z . 975 . The Chapter was opened in due form , and after the previous convocation had been duly confirmed , the chair of M . E . Z . was taken by comp . F . Brown , P . Z ., who , with the assistance of his officers , exalted Bro . W , T . Buck , P . M . 1702 , to the rank of R . A . M . The whole ceremony was admirably worked , and our new companion may well

congratulate himself on seeing this ceremony so ably performed in all its branches . On the M . E . Z . resuming the chair , a notice of motion by Comp . Jacobs , P . Z ., "That the installation meeting in future be held in September instead of July" was discussed , but adjourned until the next meeting , that absent companions may have an opportunity of being present . Various small matters having

been disposed of , and hearty good wishes duly noted from all visitors , the chapter was then closed . The companions afterwards enjoyed a substantial dinner , very ably presided over by the M . E . Z ., who gave the accustomed toasts with his usual ability , and especially

that of " The Visitors , " who were on all occasions accorded a hearty welcome to Stanmore . On returning thanks they each complimented the chapter on the efficient working , and fully confirmed the high encomiums passed by Sir Francis Burdett at the last Provincial Grand Chapter which was held at Stanmore .

Several companions enlivened the evening with harmony , and with "The Health of the Principals , Past Principals , and Officers , " and the Janitor ' s toast , a very agreeable evening was closed .

Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., has arranged to deliver his lecture , " Knobs and Excrescences , " explanatory of the First Degree in Freemasonry , in the Stour Valley Lodge , No . 1224 , at Sudbury , Suffolk , on Friday , the 28 th instant ,

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . J . Sims , S . N . 834 , M . E . Z . ; M . Speigel , 834 , H . ; J . Davies , 7 ! . ? , ') . ; H , Dehane , H . 8 uo , ist A . S . 862 , S . E , ; VV , H , Dean , P . Z ' , 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R , Dorset , S . N . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P , S . Q 75 , P . S . ; J . Smith , S . o , ist A , S . ; and C .

R . Wickens . P . S . 704 , The chapter was declared opjn , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dean being" candidate . The oflicers were elected for the ensuing fortnight . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual numbsr of times , " Hearty good wishes" were expretsed , and the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS LODGE . —This distinguished lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the 15 th inst . Among those present were Bros . W . Roebuck , P . G . M . O ., W . Deputy Master ; R . Berridge . G . D . C , & c , P . D . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . J . G . W ., P . D . M ., acting S . W . ; A . Williams , P . G . D ., J . W . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . S . O ., M . O . ; Baron de Ferrieres , acting S . O . ; C .

Driver , P . G . I , of Wks ., J . O . ; the Rev . T . Robinson , P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Binckes , P . J . G . W ., G . S ., Sec ; Cooper , P . G . D ., S . D . ; S . B . Wilson , P . G . I , of Wks . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., I . G . ; Dr . Coffin , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . S . ; and many others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros , the

Right Hon . Lord Saltoun , P . J . G . W . ; Col . A . Potter , C . & ., P . G . M . O . ; J . Moon , P . G . Treas . ; and W . E . Stewart , M . D ., P . G . S ., and it proved to be unanimous . Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Saltoun was unanimously elected W . M , for the year ensuing . Bros . F . Davison was reelected Treasurer , and E . Mills , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . Previously to the lodge

being closed , numerous letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton , W . M . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . W . ; Capt . Philips , P . G . W . . '; F . Davison , P . G . W . ; Spice , P . S . G . D ., and others . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where the usual banquet was held , under the presidency of Bro . Roebuck .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

A solemn convocation at their Grand East , 33 , Goldensquare , was held on Tuesday last . At noon the Supreme Council , 33 ° , met for Home , Foreign , and Colonial Correspondence ; At 2 . 45 the Grand Consistory of S . P . R . S ., 32 ; at 3 . 45 the Sovereign Tribunal of G . I . I . C , 31 ; 31 4 . 45 the Grand Chapter of III . Gd . El . Kts . K . H ., 30 ° ; the 30 , 31 , and 32 Degrees were conferred on a number of candidates . The brethren dined togetherat the Cate Royal

Since the last meeting of the Supreme Council , the lodge and Ante-rooms , together with the offices and other parts of the premises , have been re-decorated , and now presents a most attractive appearance . A style has been adopted which shows an harmonius blending ol colour in strict accordance with Masonic requirements . The lodge room itself is now one of the prettiest in London , and the authorities are to be congratulated on providing such a useful and attractive suite of rooms for Masonic purposes .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS' LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —This influential council met at the Masonic Hal ) , Red Lion-square , on the 30 th ult . Among those present were P . Moore , P . G . C . W ., acting T . l . M . ; G . Graveley , D . M . ; C . F . Matier , G . Recorder , acting P . C . of W . ; T . C . Walls , R . P . P . G . D . M ., Recorder ; H . J . Lardner , C . of C ; R . B . Bryant , 2 nd Marshal ; G . Powell , lun . Stwd . ; H .

Harris , R . Roy , J . N . Fryer , J . J . Pakes , W . W . Codd , W . A . Scurrah , W . Tomson , Dr . Pocock , N . Prower , M . A ., and others . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken in behalf of Bro . J . G . Thomas , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly admitted , received , and greeted by Bro . Poore , whose working of the four intricate Degrees was as vigorous and efficient as ever . Letters of apology were read from

Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , Major Lambert , Major Dunbar , the Rev . W . Lemon , M . A . ; Capt . Anderson , H . Shirley , A . Williams , Loveland , T . Cubitt , T . l . M . ; D . Cama , and many others . The resignation of Bro . H . Cama was received with regret . The members then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant . In the unavoidable absence of Rro . Cubitt , the chair was taken by Bro . Walls . The customary toasts received full justice .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., presided , and there were present Bros . James E . Brett , P . G . P . ; C A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; John E . Dawson , P . G . S . B . ; Alex . Forsyth , M . D . ; Hugh Cotter , C E . Driver , P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . Newton , Charles Lacey , C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; E .

West , C J . Perceval , John M . Stedwell , W . H . Perryman , G . P . ; W . T . Daniell , Albert Fish , Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; L . Stean , Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . H . Webb , W . J . Murlis , Sam . Brooks , A . H . Tattershall , W . Belchamber , and James Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , the Secretary reported the death of a male

annuitant , and the Warden ' s report for the past month having been read ; that of the Finance Committee was submitted , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The application of a widow for half her late husband ' s annuity having been granted , the Committee proceeded to discuss the several petitions , 12 in number ( 6 males and 6

widows ) , with the result that all were accepted , and the names ordered to be entered on the list of candidates for the election in May , 1 SS 8 , with the exception of that of one of the widows , which was deferred for . further information . The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .