Instruction.

gave notice that he would at the next meeting propose the suspension of the by-laws , for the purpose of adjourning the meetings of tke lodge until after the holiday season . " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledged , and the lodge was closed . The attendance of the members is specially desired on Monday , the 18 th instant .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 201 a ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; G . Gardner , J . W . ; J . Sims , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec ; M . Speigel . P . M ., S . D . ; Cartmel , J . D . ; J . Worth , l . G . ; J . Arlidge , and J . Brown . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cartmel offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cartmel candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Long was elected W . M . tor next meeting . The by-laws were suspended , and on the proposition of Bro . G . Gardner , seconded by Bro . Cartmel the lodge

was adjourned until the first Saturday in September . Bro . G . Gardner cordially invited the whole of the members of the lodge of instruction to the next meeting of the mother lodge , which takes place on the Jth prox ., that night being the Joth anniversary of his birth , and the fifth year of the founding of the Chiswick Lodge . There are five gentlemen proposed for initiation on that evening , and one of them will be the joth initiate in the lodge . This is a curious collection of coincidences .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 4030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Ray , W . M . ; Hobbs , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Roberts , S . D . ; Badderley , J . D . ; Rymer , l . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Edwards , J . Purnell , Dottrell . 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 . Roberts being the candidate . Bro . Dottrell , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Dottrell being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Badderley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing

week . A vote of thanks was unarimously ordered to be entered on the minutes to the W . M . for the very able manner in which he had worked the ceremonies . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association was held , and three ballots were taken , which fell to the lot of Bros . Geisel , Newby , and Baughan .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Russell , W . M . ; Poole , S . W . ; Esling , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ; Hudson , J . D . ; Hill , l . G . ; Westky , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; West , Steele , Taylor , Cowland , Templeman , Jones , B . Perkins , Stubbs , and Newton .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Jones , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Jones as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of

initiation rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Cowland as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Jones and Beddall were elected joining members , and returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Poole , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Poole suitably responded , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

INSTRUCTION . CAMDEN CHAPTER ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation was held at the Moorgate Hotel , Moorgate-street , on the 12 th inst . Present : Comps . T . C . Edmonds , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , H . ; G . W Knight , j . ; Ives , S . N . ; Whiting , P . S . ; Pratt , Kew , Carter , Lovett , Dickenson , Hughes , and Hopekirk , Grand Pursuivant . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes postDoned ,

on account of the unavoidable absence of Comp . Slyman , S . E . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hughes candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comps . Hopekirk , 742 , M . E . Z . designate of the Manchester Chapter , Dickinson , J 07 , and Hughes , ioj 6 , were unanimously elected joining members . The M . E . Z . rose for the second and third times , and the chapter was closed .

This chapter meets every Tuesday throughout the year . Companions wishing to rehearse any particular office will receive a hearty welcome and assistance from the esteemed Preceptor , Comp . T . C . Edmonds , and companions of this celebrated working chapter .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly convocation of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 8 th inst . There were present Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Hill , H . ; Briant , J . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; C . Woods , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Leonard , J . Addington , R . C . Davis , and H . Martin . The chapter having been opened in due form , the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed

, Comp . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp , Hill , H ., was unanimously elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Comp . Hill returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , when he submitted a proposition to the companions . He said that most of those present knew Comp . Thomas Poore , P . Z ., and , as no one knew that worthy and kind companion without respecting

him , he was sure they would agree with the Committee who were trying to raise a testimonial to him . He therefore moved that the sum of one guinea be taken from the funds of the chapter for that purpose . Comp . R . Davis ably seconded the proposition , which was feelingly supported by Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor . Comp . Hill , H ., in putting the proposition , which was unanimously carried , also spoke in very kind terms of Comp . T . Poore . Nothing more presenting itself for the good of R . A . Masonry , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 31 st ult . Among those present were Bros . Rickwood , W . M . J . N . Frye , S . W . ; J . Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Parkhouse , M . O . ; Smout , S . O . ; Walls , P . G .

S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; Huish , S . D . ; Monson , J . D . ; Wadham , D . C ; Lawson , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Swan ; Schofield , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Kiallmark , P . M ., was duly advanced lo Jthe , Degree of M . M . by Bro . Walls . A letter from

Mark Masonry.

Bro . D . P . Cama , P . M . ( Hon . Mem . ) , was read , in which he stated that he had made the lodge a Governor of the R . M . I , for Girls . It was then resolved that Bro . Cama's letter be inserted in the minute-book , and that the Secretary be diiected to write to him a letter of thanks for his generous gift . It was proposed by the Secretary , seconded by Bro . Lawson , that the sum of one guinea be given to the

"Poore" Testimonial Fund . This was carried unanimously , and the sum was subsequently increased to two guineas by private subscription . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Bros . J . Taylor , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . M . ; Harris , P . M . ; Goodall , P . M . ; Dr . Pocock , and others .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the W . M . presided most genially and ably . Bro . J . Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Lawson , P . P . G . M . O ., for " The Provincial Grand Officers . "

ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Barrack-road , when the following brethren were present : Bros . R . Eve , P . G . M . O . Eng . ; Kirchhoffer , P . G . M . O . Eng . ; Haniion , P . P . J . G . D . ; H . Stone , P . G . Steward Eng . ; Col . Mead , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . P . G . R . of M .,

W . M . ; 11 . H . Thompson , P . G . I , of W ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; N . Solomon , M . O . ; N . Finn , S . O . ; Savill , S . D . ; Adnett , Org . ; Ritchardson , l . G . ; Burns , Tyler ; Tibbatts , Raison , Jefferson , Cockburn , Sumner , Dr . Trestrail , and Wills . Visitors : Bros . Parnell and Knight . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Bro . J . Bradley ,

gS ( I . C ) , and it proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . Dr . Trestrail was then presented with a Grand Lodge certificate . The W . M . elect , Bro . Thompson , was then introduced by Bro . Harrison , and Bro . Stone in an imposing manner performed the ceremony of installation . The new W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Taylor , I . P . M . ; J . R . x , P . M ., S . W . ; N . Solomon , J . W . ; Finn , M . O . ;

Savill , S . O . ; Richardson , J . O . ; R . Eve , Treas . ; J . Taylor , Sec . ; Dr . Trestrail , R . of M . ; Tibbatts , S . D . ; Jefferson , J . D . ; Adnett , Org . ; Harrison , P . M ., D . of C ; Sumner , Steward ; Cockburn , l . G . ; and Burns , Tyler . The W . M . then presented Bro . J . Taylor , the l . P . M ., with a Past Master's Jewel , in doing which he complimented him on the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . during the year , and also thanked him for

the able manner in which he had filled the office of Secretary during the last three years . Bro . Taylor suitably acknowledged the gift . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Stone in the most sumptuous style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bro . Stone responded on behalf of " The Grand Lodge , "

Bro . Col . Mead on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " and Bro . Eve on behalf of "The Charities . " Bro . Taylor proposed "The Health of the Newly-Installed W . M ., " remarking that he had known Bro . Thompson for a number of years in connection with Masonry , and that he had followed him ( the speaker ) through the various chairs of the lodge , each of which he had occupied in the

most praiseworthy manner , reflecting credit on himself and the lodge . There was no one in the lodge whom he would have preferred seeing in the chair , and he felt confident that the honour of the lodge would be safe in his keeping . The toast was received with Masonic honours , and Bro . Thompson , in response , thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , remarking that if they were

satisfied with his work in the past it would certainl y be an inducement for him to increase his labours in future for the welfare of the lodge , and for Mark Masonry generally . He next proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Taylor , " and , alluding to his labours in the double capacity of W . M . and Secretary , said that no brother in the lodge had done more for its welfare than he ; and in presenting

him with a jewel they had honoured themselves in recognising his worth . Bro . Taylor suitably responded . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Installing Master , Bro . Stone , " alluding in terms of high praise to the impressive manner in which he had that afternoon ( as in previous years ) performed the ceremony of installation . Bro . Stone , in acknowledging the toast , said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to assist in the working of

the lodge and contributing towards the welfare of Mark Masonry generally . Bro . Solomon responded for " The Officers of the Lodge , " and Bros . Knight and Parnell for "The Visitors , " and a very pleasant and harmonious evening was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast . Among those who sang and recited during the evening were Bros . Eve , Taylor , Solomon , Parnell , Tibbatts , Adnett , and others .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PLYMOUTH . —Royal Veterans Encampment ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting of the above encampment was held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , Princess-square , on Friday , the 8 th inst ., when Comp . W . H . Dillon was installed as Sir Knight . A Provincial Priory of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta was afterwards held under

the banner of the Royal Veterans Encampment and Priory of Malta for the purpose of conferring the Degree of Knight on such Sir Knights of the Order of the Temple as might present themselves after ballot approval . As this was the first Provincial Priory held foe 12 years—the last having been held at Exeter—the event was of an interesting character . The V . E . Sir Knight Rev . T . W . Lemon ,

M . M ., 31 , Provincial Prior of Devon , occupied the throne , and was supported by Sir Knights S . Jew , P . E . P ., as Captain General ; J . M . Hifley , P . E . P . ; W . Frank Westcott , P . E . P ., 1 st Lieutenant ; J . H . Keats , P . E . P ., 2 nd Lieutenant ; J . B . Gover , P . E . P ., Marshal ; I . Griffin , P . E . P ., Bailiff ; P . B . ClemensP . E . P . Admiral ;

, , J . T . Bond , P . E . P ., Conservator ; P . Fritz Regar , Hospitaller ; George Dunsterville ( South Africa ) , Turcopolier ; J . T . Binding , E . P ., Chancellor ; R . Lavers , P . E . P ., Treas . ; George Whittley , P . E . P ., Org . ; J . R . Wilson , Captain of the Outpost ; and J . Gidley , Guard . The Prov . Priory being duly formed , the Degree of

Knights Templar.

Knight of St . John of Jerusalem was conferred on Si Knights J . F . Dupre , J . R . Lord , and Henry Stocked 1 S , Francis Crouch , Frank R . Thomas , W . H . Dilli 0 n ' and Henry Rogers . The Sir Knights subsequently adjourned to the Masonic Club , where they sat down to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Symons , and were joined by Sir Knights T S Bayly , P . E . P . ; E . A . Davies , P . E . P . j andVV * H Phillips .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE—This prosperous and distinguished conclave met at the Masonic Rooms , ifiA Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 4 th inst . Among those present were Sir Knights John Mason , M . P . S ., P . G G H . J . Lardner , V . E . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . G ., P . M . P s ' Treas . ; H . H . Shirley , P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; 1 . Marsh ' P . G . A ., P . M . P . S . ( Hon . Member ); E . H . Thiellay

G . M ., P . M . P . S . ; T . C . Walls , G . A ., P . M . P . S . ; Hurd ' Keyser , Pakes , W . Harris , N . Prower , M . A . ; W . \ y ' Codd , Proudfoot , H . Harris , E . Storr , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight H . J . Lardner was installed nq M . P . S . by Sir Knight J . Mason . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bros , the Rev . H . Peek , P . M ., and

Scurrah , P . M ., and it proving to be unanimous , the former brother , who was in attendance , was most impressivel y in stalled into the Order by the M . P . S . Among the officers appointed were Sir Knights W . Lake , V . E . ; T . Cubi't Treas . ; John Mason , Recorder ; Hurd , N . Prower , w ' . W . Codd , Pakes , Keyser , and E . A . Harris . It was resolved , in consideration of the long and valuable

services of Sir Knight T . Cubitt as Treasurer , that a vote of thanks be engrossed on vellum , signed by the M . P . S . and the Recorder , framed , and presented to Sir Kni ght Cubitt . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel having been presented to Sir Knight J . Mason , numerous letters of apology were read from absent members , many of whom were engaged at the distribution of prizes of the Royal Masonic

Institution for Girls at the Albeit Hall . The conclave was then closed , and the convocation was adjourned till the first Monday in November next . The banquet was subsequently held at the Freemasons ' Tavern . The M . P . S . presided most efficiently . His speeches were brief but pertinent . The proceedings , which were throughout most harmonious and agreeable , terminated at an advanced hour .

South Africa.

South Africa .

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . DURBAN . —FriendshiplChapter ( No . 85 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above chapter was held onjhe 27 th April , in the Masonic Hall , Smith-street . III . Bro . T . Cook , 31 , presided , in the absence of the M . W . S ., Bro . F . A . Noyce , who has removed to Heidelberg . There were also present Bros . T . W . Bower , J . E . Brown , W . Parfitt , E . H . Bingham ( 30 , France ) , ] ' . H . LawsonH .

, C . Richardson , J . Wright , F . Brownlee , and others . The Inspector-General , Bro . R . I . Finnemore , 32 , visited the chapter . Alter the usual routine business of confirming minutes , balloting for candidates , & c , Bro . Cook installed Bro . Brown as M . W . S . for the ensuing year , with the usual ceremonies , and the following officers were appointed : Bros . J . Schulz , M . D ., 30 ° , Prelate ; J . Wright , 1 st

General ; H . C Richardson , 2 nd General ; E . H . Bingham , Treasurer and Recorder ; T . VV . Bower , G . Marshal ; and F . Brownlee , Outer Guard . The other offices were left vacant , in view of the impending accessions of members , two more candidates having been elected and two joining members proposed . The chapter expressed their cordial congratulations and good wishes to their Inspector-General , Bro . Finnemore , on the birth of his son . After other business of a merely formal character , the meeting terminated .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

THAMES . —Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1655 , E . C ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 13 th March , at the Masonic Hall , Queen-street , when there were present Bros . Jas . A . Gordon , W . M . ; J . F . Heighway , S . W . ; T . C . BayIdon , J . W . ; L . R . W . Melhose , Treas . ; F . R . G . Woodward , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Phillips , S . D . ; E . Cartwright , J . D . ; J . M . H . LushD . C . ; W . H . Burch ,

, l . G . ; Geo . Comer , Stwd . ; J . A . James , Tyler ; A de Courcy Potterton , P . M . ; W . Burton , P . M . ; R . Wey , W . H . Airey , John Ross , and R . H . Ellis . Visitor : Bro . S . Loughlin . The lodge was opened , the W . M . presiding , and the minutes of the lsst meeting were read and confirmed . The Report of the Inquiry Committee was read favourably

, recommending Mr . Wm . Henry Moulden as a candidate for Masonry . A ballot was taken , and being successful , the candidate , being in attendance , was then initiated . Letters of condolence upon the death of Bro . E . T . Wildman were read , the D . G . S . concluding "The Corinthian Lodge has lost a good friend and true adviser in him , and he will be greatly missed bv all . " The following from the

R . W . D . G . M . of the Auckland District was read : "Wellington , 2 Sth February , 1 S 8 S . —The W . M . Lodge Corinthian , No . 16 55 ( E . C ) . —In Memoriam—Worshipful Sir , —Pl « kindly accept yourself , and convey to the brethren of your lodge , my regret in hearing of the death of Past Deputy brotner

u . Lr . M ., Uro . li . 1 . Wildman . A worthy « . " - true friend . With best wishes to Lodge Corinthian , I am , W . Sir and brother , yours fraternally , G . S . Graham , 33 > D . G . M . " Bro . A . de Courcy Potterton , P . M ., rose and said with the W . M . 's permission , as the subject was at tna time before the lodge , he would move a resolution , P " y | f , r with a few remarks . Bro . Potterton continued : »* . »¦ and brethren— " The workmen die . but the work still goes sustain

on . " Since this lodge last met Freemasonry has a great loss by the death of our late Bro . Wildman , r . and this lodge has lost an able worker and a SKI adviser . Our late brother had worked through all ' offices of a Craft lodge , from that of Ty ler to the Chan , and equally " at home " in them all . At one time he n » . ^ the important and responsible post of D . G . Secreta J . South Australia , and subsequently , as you are all av became Deputy D . G . M . of the Masonic District ot W-