Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

iwree . Bro . Griffin was elected a joining member . Bro . Chapp ' ' S . W ., vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , j appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offer-• _ r for the ° ; ood of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

. RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; A . VVilliams , S . W . j H . D . Aslett , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Precep tor ; D . S . Long , Sec . j VV . G . Coat , S . D . ; C . J . C Walker , J . D . j F . A . Barth , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M . J and F . Totton .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Totton being the ca ndidate . Bro . Craggs vacated the chair in favour of the g , \ V . Bro . Barth , having given proof of his proficiency , ivas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second

Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On the usual rising , Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting on the 22 nd inst ., the ensuing meeting , viz ., the 15 th inst ., having been set apart to work the Fifteen Sections by the brethren , as announced .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : n . VV . Death , W . M . 511 , W . M . j J . " Cruttenden , 1425 , S . W . i J- R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptorj H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J- C . Conway , S . D . ; A . J . Barradell , J . D . 142 = ; ,

J . D . ; H . Guntrip , I . G . ; W . J . Cuff . P . M . S 62 , W . M . elects ! C . A . Bond , W . M . 1425 ; J . S . Hayes , and 0 . VV . Battley . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was openedup to the Third Degree , and after the usual preliminaries the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Battley being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . Bros . G . Read ( Preceptor ) and H Dehane were unanimously re-elected as Treas . and Secretary respectively for the ensuing 12 months . Bro . Dehane thanked the brethren for their renewed confidence . Bros . Allman , Battley , and Mason vvere elected Auditors . In accordance with custom the by-laws vvere read . Bro . Cruttenden was elected VV . A'I . for the next meeting , ancl the officers were appointed in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —The above lodge held its third annual meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Blackwall Railway Hotel , London-street , Fenchurchstreet , E . C . Present : Bros . W . F . Packer , VV . A'I . of the mother lodge , W . M . ; Martin , P . M ., S . VV . ; Smith , P . M ., J . W . j Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Lewis , P . AL , Hon . Treas . ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Carlton , S . D . ; Faulkner ,

l . D . ; Ives , P . M ., I . G . ; Carey . P . M . ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Kent , P . M . ; Westfield , P . M . ; Antunovich , Williams , Kemble , Dormer , Hole , Wells , Meadows , Langford , Watts , Larter , Ashby , Perrott , Purkiss , and others . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last meetin ? were read and confirmed . The reports of the Hon . Sec . and Auditors of the lodge and Charitable Association

funds , showing the steady progress the lodge had made , were read and received by the brethren , and cordial votes ot thanks were accorded to Bros . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; ancl Williams , R . D . Smith , ancl Alinett , tlie Auditors , for the able manner in which they had carried out their duties . Those respective brethren having acknowledged the same , and all business being ended , the lodge

was closed . The annual supper vvas afterwards held , the chair being taken by Bro . Packer , the VV . M . of the mother lodge . After the brethren had well enjoyed the fare placed before them by the worthy host , Bro . Lewis , P . M ., the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere honoured . The toasts of "The W . M ., " "The Preceptor , " "The

Hon . Secretary , " "The Hon . Treasurer , " "The P . AI . 's , " and "The Visitors" were duly acknowledged . During the evening songs ancl recitations vvere given by Bros . Packer , Lewis , P . AL ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Kent , P . AI . j Duffield ^ P . M . ; Martin , P . M . ; Kemble , Williams , Antunovich , and Langford . After spending a pleasant evening , votes of thanks to the W . M . and host brought the Proceedings to a close .

1-. ARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A w « btmg of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at ™ e Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Resent : Bros . J . Woodmason , VV . M . ; R . C . Green , f'W . j S . H . Parkhouse , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . AL , Preceptor ; M . Alason , Sec ; T . W . Heath , S . D . ; E . Rogers , J . D . ; W * R . Hatton , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; J . H . VVood ,

£ ••)•• , G . Gardner , D . Belinfante , H . D . Smith , J . Bartlett , '¦ Harrington , J . C . Conway , VV . Middleweek-, H . Foskett , H * Armfield , J . H . Taylor , and AL Peters . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of we last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was 0 P «* -ed in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair m favour of BroSHParkhousePM BroH

. . . , .. . . 'Alield answered the questions leading to the Third . A'ree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the 'Third A ' , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . VV . uddleweek candidate . The lodge vvas resumed in the : econd Degree . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse vacated the chair " favour of Bro . G . Davis . P . M .. Precentor . The S . VV ..

ro - R . C . Green , vvas presented and obligated as W . M . jA ' . and duly installed in the chair of K . S . The VV . M . Q Vl 11 *? invested his officers , the charges vvere given by Bros . Fi + n anc ' Parkhouse . The lodge vvas resumed in the ni rst Degree Bro . T . VV . Heath vvas elected a joining alr ^ i ' " ' ^ " ' ° fficers f ° " ensuing meeting being ,,,, , y appointed , after "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge " as closed .

on Tu AT 0 N LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held h-1 ,, 1 ursda y- 'he 7 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold-IV . w . -rcad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . John ( A . 'es , Preceptor , VV . AL j F . W . Woodard , S . W . , * W . U-A J * * ' * Austin , P . M ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec . ( f , m- ) j L . Cox , S . D . ; G . E . Higginson , J . D . ; W . I * . ' Jennings , I . G . ; T . S . Stevens , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; ri & PM - ' W - Williams , P . AL ; H . Cotton , H . Wall . ' -Dusterwald , J . B . Cory , T . W . Barth , C . J . Va lk er , W . P . Brown , and W . J . Tatton .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due form , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed in Bro . Davies' well-known style , Bro . Dusterwald acting as

candidate . On the second rising , Bro . Woodard vvas duly elected VV . M . for the next meeting . On the third rising , the election of officers took place , the result being as follows : Bros . E . Austin , Treasurer ; VV . H . Chalfont , Secretary ; ancl John Davies , Preceptor . Bros . Craggs , Higginson , and VVoodard were elected Auditors . Bro . VV . J . Tatton , 2016 , vvas elected a joining member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Queen ' s Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside . Present : Bros . Klingenstein , VV . M . ; Hardinge , S . W . ; Dixie , J . VV . ; VV . Belchamber , Preceptor ; G . S . Miller , Sec ; Culver , S . D . ; Davison , J . D . ; Foot , I . G . ; and several other brethren . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Jakins acting as candidate . Bro . Bladon having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Bladon acting as candidate . Bro . Martin , assisted by Bro . Belchamber , worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The lodge vvas then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 4 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , VVest Kensington . Present : Bros . P . P . Perry , W . M . j J . Sims , P . M ., S . W . j T . W . Heath , J . W . j J . Collings , ' P . M ., Preceptorj C E . Everett , S . D . j F . Craggs , J . D . j G . McCrovv , I . G .,- ancl others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of

initiation rehearsed . The ceremony in the Second Degree was also rehearsed . Bro . James Sims having been elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodg-e was closed . A meeting of this lodge vvas also held at the above address on Monday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . AL j T . VV . Heath , S . W . j P . P . Perry , J . W . j Jessa Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; G .

McCrovv , J . D . ; J . B Cory , I . G . j T . W . Barth , and others . The lodge having been opened in the usual manner in the First and Second Degrees , a brother offered himself as a candidate for raising , and vvas examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third 'Degree , and the

ceremony rehearsed in a masterly manner . The Iodge vvas then resumed to the Second Degree , ancl the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture vvere worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and brethren . Bro . T . W . Heath vvas unanimously elected VV . A'I . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Dusterwald , VV . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j H . D . Aslett , J . VV . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Sims , P . AL , Deputy Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec . ; J . Cox , S . D . ; D . S . Long , J . D . ; T . VV . Biggs , I . G . ; J . Jobson , Stwd . ; M . Spiegel ,

P . M . ; J . Davies , T . Willcox , L . Lee , A . Williams , F . Craggs , R . H . Wimpey , and H . Clark . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas jpened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Jobson offered himself as a candidate for raising , and vvas examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Jobson candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On the usual rising , Bro . W . Hillier vvas unanimously elected W . M . forthe ensuing week . The Preceptor gave notice that he vvould rehearse the ceremony of installation on the last Saturday of this month . All Masonic business being- ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there vvere present Comps . S . B . Abrahams , M . E . Z . ; S . Poltezer , H . ; J . A . Gartley , J . ; H . J . Phillips , Preceptor ; J . W . Harvey , Treas . ; E . H . Norden , S . E . ; D . AL Davis , S . N . ; J . Lichtenfeld , P . S . ; Gravatt , 1 st A . S . ; S . Lichtenfeld , 2 nd A . S . ; G .

Deaton , D . C ; VV . Wingham , Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed . Comp . Gravatt having offered himself , the ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed in a very impressive manner by Comp . S . B . Abrahams . Comp . Gravatt vvas elected a member of . this chapter of improvement .

Comp . H . J . Phillips gave notice that at the next convocation he would propose the sum of 21 s . be placed on the list of Comp . Vallentine for the R . M . B . I ., in accord vvith By-law S . He likewise announced that the ceremony of installing the Principals would take place next Monday evening at the hour of 7 . The convocation vvas then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . VV . C VVilliams , H . 733 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , S . N . 733 , H . j E . C . Mulvey , J . 2202 , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . j G . March , J . 733 , S . N . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; W . IT . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , ist A . S . ; D . Stroud , M . E . Z . 157 ; and G . Swan , 2 nd A . S .

733 ; 1 he chapter vvas opened , ' and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Swan being candidate . The officers vvere elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . J . Davies as Al . E . Z . A vote of thanks vvas unanimously

passed to Comp . Mulvey for his excellent rendering of the duties pertaining to the J . chair . Comp . Stroud vvas congratulated upon having attained the distinguished position he now holds in Chapter 157 . Both companions expressed their thanks . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

- The Hospital Sunday Fund closed its financial year on October 31 st with a total of £ 41 , 744 12 s . ud ., being an excess of £ 1137 5 s . 3 d . over any previous record .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

jflliett'opolttan Meetings . Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This old and distinguished chapter met at 33 , Golden-square , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros . Capt . J . E . Anderson , 30 , M . W . S . ; Georg'e Graveley , 30 , Prelate . F . W . Driver , P . M . W . S ., acting ist General ; H . J , Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., 2 nd General ; W . Paas , 30 ° P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S .,

Recorder ; Capt . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , G . M . ; Grimwood C . of G . j J . H . Hawkins , A . D . C ; Dr . Collin , M . D . ' 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Berkeley , P . M . W . S . ; Nelson Prower M . A . ; H . Hills , W . Maple , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . John Henwood Thomas , P . M . 101 , P . Z ., & c , and it proved to

be unanimous , but from unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending to receive the honour of perfection . The resignation of Bro . Charles Belton , 30 ° , vvas received with regret . Communications , regretting inability to attend , through other engagements , were received from 111 . Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ; E . Letchworth , F . Binckes , P . M . W . S ., 30 ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 30 ; Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P . ; Ex . Bros . Pigache , Tayleur ,

P . M . W . S . ; A . Pears , T . Lamb-Smith , VV . VV . Codd , L . Steele , VV . Hayworth , VV . Fisher , VV . Hale-Hilton , and others . The chapter vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where an excellent banquet vvas partaken of . The customary loyal and other toasts received full justice , the M . W . S . being pertinent butcommendably brief in prefacing the long list of toasts .

Invicta Chapter ( No . 10 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday , the Gth inst ., at the Masonic HaU , 33 , Golden-square , VV ., when there were present 111 . Bro . John Read , 30 , M . W . S . ; V . 111 . Bro . Geo . Lambert , 33 , P . M . W . S . ; Bros . Bywater , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Mickley , M . A ., M . D , 31 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Lovegrove , 30 ° ,- Webster Glynes , 30 ° j Woodford , 30 ° j 0

Rev . Hirsch , 30 ° , - and Powell , 1 S . Visitor : Bro De Manby Sergisson , iS ° . Bro . T . J . Haughton was a candidate for admission , and having been duly balloted for and elected , was regularly perfected to the 1 S . 'The chapter vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Criterion , 111 . Bro . J . Read , M . W . S ., presiding . A pleasant evening was brought to an earh' close .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

Premier Conclave . —An excellent gathering of this old conclave was held at the A'lasonic Rooms ,. 6 A , Great Queen-street , Holborn , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Among those present vvere Sir Knights VV . Lake , M . P . S . j Heard , V . E . j Nelson Prower , M . A ., J . G . j T . Cubitt , P . S ., P . G . J . C , Treas . j John Mason , P . S ., P . G . J . G ., Recorder ; C Keyser , Prelate ; Purrott , Prefect ; I .

Marsh , P . S ., P . G . J . G , ( Hon . Member ); E . H . Thiellay , P . S ., & c ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . S . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . S . . G . A . j Dr . Mickley , P . S . j H . J . Lardner , P . S . j L . Steele , E . Storr , Scurrah , and others . Sir Knight Dr . E . Al . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . S . Jersey , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the resignations of Sir Knights Rev . P . AI .

Holden , P . S . j Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., and Ward vvere received with regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights Baron de Ferrieres , G . V . E . j W . VV . Codd , S . G . j G . Graveley , J . N . Frye , and others . The conclave vvas then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts followed .

Sir Knight Capt . T . C Walls responded on behalf of "The Grand Council , " and Sir Knight Shirley for "The Grand Senate . " "The Health of the M . P . S . " vvas briefly proposed by Sir Knight Lardner . He said that unfortunately there had been no candidate for installation that night , consequently their M . P . S . vvas unable to give them a taste of his very

excellent quality . Sir Knight Lake during his connection with the conclave had rendered himself exceedingly popular vvith all the members , and he ( the speaker ) believed that the M . P . S . ' s year vvould be as prosperous and as successful as the respective tenures of office of those vvho had preceded him in the chair . The M . P . S . having replied , gave " The Visitors , " coupled

vvith the name of Sir Knight Dr . Lott , vvho acknowledged the toast in a speech of some humour . " The Health , of , the Past Sovereigns" came next , and vvas duly replied to b y the I . P . S ., Sir Knight H . J . Lardner , vvho , in the course of his speech , called tlie attention of the members to the fact that the Degrees of K . H . S . and St . John would be worked as fully as possible by some of the Past Sovereigns at the next meeting in January , when he

hoped that there would be a good attendance to do honour to one of the chief exponents of the ritual , Sir Knight H . H . Shirley . The toasts of " The Treasurer " and "The Recorder " were responded to by Sir Knights Cubitt and Mason . The toast of "The Officers , " acknowledged by Sir Knigh ' . s Heard , Prower , Keyser , and Purrott , terminated the proceedings , which were eminently successful .

The Prince of VVales completed his 4 8 th year on Saturday last , and the occasion was celebrated in Windsor and London in the usual manner , the royal tradesmen dining together and thc West End clubs and streets being brilliantly illuminated .

We regret to announce the death on Friday , the Sth inst ., of Lady Plunket , wife of Bro . Lord Plunket , Archbishop of Dublin and Grand Chaplain of Ireland . The funeral took place in Mount Jerome Cemetery , Dublin , on 'Tuesday , and vvas numerously attended by the relatives of the deceased lady .