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Royal Arch.
" Sandringham Rectory , Kings Lynn , 28 th Dec , 1871 . "Brother Companion , —I have to acknowledge the receipt ofthe condolence of the chaptermecting 100 , Friendship , of Great Yarmouth , expressing its sincere attachment to the throne , and heartfelt
sympathy with her Majesty the Queen , the Princess of Wales , and all the Royal famify , under their present severe domestic trial ancl anxiety . I will duly convey thc same to Bro . Francis Knollys , Private Secretary to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who will place it before our Past Grand Master when he is able to receive such marks of attachment from the
Masonic Body , of which hc is one of its noblest jewels . " Believe me to be , Brother Companion , " Fraternally yours , "WILLIAM LAKE ONSLOW , P . G . C . "Brother and Companion A . Hanlon , Scribe E . "
"Whitehall , Sth January , 1 S 72 . "Sir , —I have had the honour to lay before the Queen the loyal and dutiful address of the Chapter 100 , Friendship , Great Yarmouth , on the occasion ofthe illness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , ancl I
beg to inform you that her Majesty was pleased to receive thc same very graciously . " I am , Sir , your obedient servant , " H . W . BRUCE . " A . Hanlon , Esq ., Scribe ,
Chapter 100 , Friendship , Great Yarmouth . " LIVERPOOL . — Walton Chapter , No . 1086 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , on Friday , thc 2 nd Feb . There were present the following companions : John Lunt , M . E . Z . ; T . Chesworth , H . ; Josh . C . Lunt ,
J . ; William Scphton , Scribe E . ; William Archer , P . Z ., Past P . G . S ., Treas . ; J . P . McArthur , P . S . Visitors : Comps . J . W . Baker , M . E . Z . 241 ; and W . V . Keame , P . Z . 241 . The chapter was opened by the Principals , when thc rest of thc companions were admitted . After thc minutes of thc previous
chapter were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . C . McEwcn , of Lodge 1086 , who was duly elected ; being present , he was exalted to the sublime degree of R . A . M . by the M . E . Z . in a very perfect manner . The lectures were afterwards given by the Principals . Thc chapter was then closed .
FOREIGN . VALPARAISO , CHILL—King Cyrus Chapter .- — The following companions were installed as officers of thc chapter for the ensuing Masonic vear , on Tuesday evening , Dec . 12 th : F . B . Shanklin . M . E . High Priest ; W . Walker , E . King ; A . E . Brewer , E . Scribe ; George Green , Captain of the Host ;
Robert Massponan . P . Soj . ; j . Katv , Roval Arch Captain ; W . 11 . Nugent , . AL ' 3 Veil ' . ; J . ' R . Bennett , M . 2 Veil ; F . C . Brown . M . 1 Veil ; R . A . Claude , Treas . ; F . P . Briggs , Sec . ; and W . Williams , Guard . This chapter works under charter from the General Grand Chapter of the U . S . A ., and confers the degrees of "Mark Master , Past Master . Most Excellent Master , and Roval Arch .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Foud-c Loilge . A ' o . 19 . —The regular bi-monthly meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Leicester , on Wednesday , the 24 th January , when there were present : Bros . " Charles Johnson ' W . M . ;
A . M . Luff , I . P . M . ; William Weare , S . W . ; G . Toller , jun ., lS , S . O . ; Clement Stretton , Treas . ; W . Sculthorpc , Sec . : Richardson , J . . ; L . L . Attwood , S . D . ; Hall , Santcr , Statham , Sargeant , & c . Letters of apology for absence were read ' from the Rev . Dr . Haycroft , M . O ., and G . Chaplain of
England , and the other officers not present . A resolution was passed , voting a sum of two guineas towards the fund in recognition of thc services to Mark Masonry of the Rev . George Raymond Portal , Grand Master of England , on his retirement . Thc elections for the ensuing year were then proceeded with , when Bro . S . S . PartricLe , 18 " , J . W ., was
unanimously elected W . M . Bros . Worthington and Dr . Clifton wcre then balloted for and unanimousl y elected , and Bro . Dr . Clifton , being present , wa ' s advanced . Bro . Stretton was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bembridge Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the usual refreshments proceeded with , followed hy toasts and harmonv .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . PROVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —Prudence Encampment , No . 75 . —This encampment met at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , for the purpose of installing the E . C .-clect , Sir Kt .
Orders Of Chivalry.
Emra Holmes , 2 nd G . Capt . ofthe Lines of England , Post Prov . G . Almoner of Northumberland , Prov . G . Reg . of Suffolk and Cambridge . The impressive ceremonial was conducted by Sir Kt . John Pitcher , P . E . C , Past Prov . G . Capt . Suffolk and Cambridge , assisted by Sir Kt . Dr . Mills , Thc E . C . then
installed the following Sir Knights as his oflicers for the ensuing year : J . Franks , Prelate ; G . S . Golding , 1 st Capt . ; Dr . Beaumont , R . N ., 2 nd Capt . ; G . S , Findley , P . E . C , Reg . ; J . Pitcher , P . E . C , Treas . ; P . Cornell , Almoner ; Capt . Terry , 60 th Rifles , Expert ; S . D . King , ist Standard-bearer ;
A . J . Barber , 2 nd Standard-bearer ; Capt . Hales , 27 th Inniskillings , ist Herald ; Capt . Ormsby , 2 nd Herald ; A . J . Barber , P . G . O ., Org . ; and George Spalding , Equerry . A loyal address , sent down for that purpose by the Grand Chancellor of the Order , Sir Patrick Colquhoun , Q . C , LI-. D ., was
signed by the companions present , congraulating her Majesty ancl the Prince and Princess of Wales on the recovery of his Royal Highness from his late dangerous illness . The address , which will be magnificently illuminated on vellum , and signed by the whole of the members of this distinguished
Order , numbering some 4 , 000 in England ancl Wales , will be presented at an early date . Letters were received from Sir Kts . Capt . Philips , P . G . C . Suffolk and Cambridge ; Vigne , P . P . G . C . Dorsetshire ; J . M . P . Montagu , D . P . G . C . Dorsetshire ; Sir Patrick Colquhoun , G . Chancellor ; Rev . R . N .
Sanderson , D . P . G . C . Suffolk and Cambridge ; & c , expressing great regret at their inability to attend on the occasion . The E . C . - > vas instructed to make the necessary inquiries as to working the Order of Malta , which the encampment , under its charter , is empowered to give , and to report at the next meeting as to the expense attending thc same . At
thc banquet which succeeded thc usual loyal toasts were given , that of " Thc Prince of Wales " being received with especial fervour . In proposing "The P . G . C , Sir Kt . Philips , " thc E . C . dwelt upon his many knightly qualities ancl deserved popularity in the province . Thc toast was responded to with great cordiality by the Sir Knights present .
rOREICN . GIBRALTAR . — Calpe Encampment , A ' o . 60 . —One ofthe most successful meetings of this encampment took place on Thursday , thc nth ult ., at thcMasonic Hall , Gibraltar . Thc summonses notified that the business of the evening would be the installation of
no less than four candidates . Punctually at the time appointed Comp . Hardy and Lonsdale ( 74 th Highlanders ) , thc Chevalier Marinucia ( Italian Consul ) , and Hepper were in attendance , and having undergone tlie necessary preparation , were admitted into the encampment , nnd duly installed
as Knights Templar . The worthy E . C , Sir Kt . Balfour Cockburn , presided , being most ably supported by Sir Kts . Carver as Prelate ; Lyon Campbell as ist Capt . ; Andrews ns 2 nd Capt .: Richardson as Expert ; and Haynes as Capt . of the Lines . After the ceremony of installation , the E . C . notified
that his next duty was to proceed with the presentation of P . E . C ' s jewels to Sir Kts . Alton ancl Dantez . Thesejewels had been unanimously voted to them , and they had but recently arrived out from England . These distinguished knights having been placed before thc E . C , marshalled by Sir Kt .
Ellison , thc senior knight of the encampment , and P . E . C Sir Kt . Spry , a well-known member of tlie Plymouth Encampment , Sir Kt . Balfour Cockburn observed that it would bc out of place and unbecoming on his part to say anything in eulogy of two knights whose good Masonic deeds and chivalrous
conduct had for many years contributed so materially towards the welfare and prosperity of the Calpe Encampment . He trusted that the jewels which he had now the honour of placing on their breasts would bc pleasing mementoes of this auspicious and gratifying ceremony for many , many
years to come , anel that they would bc cherished and preserved by their children and children ' s children as tangible proofs of the honour and estimation in which their ancestors had been held — Sir Kt . Alton returned thanks in that felicitous manner so peculiarly his own , ancl Sir Kt . Dantez
also responded in suitable terms . So crowded a meeting as this had never bcen known , every member of the encampment being present . —Before closing , thc E . C . expressedhis regret at the changes which were about to take place in thc garrison , and which would necessary lead to the withdrawal from
thc encampment of very many knights . More especially he alluded to thc oflicers of the 74 th Highlanders , to whom thc encampment was much indebted for their zealous and warm support , and he desired that an expression of sympathy and earnest wish for the future welfare and prosperity of
these gallant knights should be recorded in the minute book , coupling th- same with thc name of SirKt . Capt . Lyon Campbell . —This was carried b y acclamation , and Sir Kt * . Lyon Campbell rose ancl begged , on behalf of himself and his brother officers , lo thank the E . C . and Sir Knights for thc kindly expression of their sentiments .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
METROPOLITAN . Eastern Star Lodge , No . 95 . —A gathering of nearly sixty brethren took place at the above lodge , held at the Royal Hotel , Mile-end-road , on Monday , thc Sth instant , to witness the working of the fifteen sections by brethren of the Metropolitan
Lodge of Instruction , under the able guidance of Bro . James Brett , P . M ., P . Z ., P . A . G . P . ' So large a concourse seldom assembles at a Lodge of Instruction , ancl proves the high esteem in which the eminent brother who presided is held . Taken as a whole , each one of thc brethren did his duty with marked efficiency . A vote of thanks and honorary
membership to Bro . Brett and the brethren who assisted him . was carried with great applause , and a most delightful evening ' s proceedings terminated . The following brethren worked the sections : Bros . A . W . Stead , Robbins , J . Shaw , C . Nash , W . W . Smith , Annett , Stacey , G . Lcmann , Mander , Hogard , and Ashby .
THK following reports are crowded out : Craft Lodges 107 , 279 , 331 , 44 S , 995 , 1040 , 10 5 , and 10 S 5 ; nnd the Edinburgh Red Cross Conclave , No . 4 .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
For the Week ending Friday , February 23 , 1872 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of lodges and chapters of any change in place or time of meeting . SATURDAY , FEU . 17 .
Lodge 715 , Panmure , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . ,, 1297 , West Kent , Forest Hill Hotel , Lewisham . „ 1329 , Sphinx , Stirling Caslle Tavern , Church-st ., Caniherwell . ,, 13 G 4 , Earl of Zclland , St . Thomas ' s Hall , Hackney .
MONDAY , FEU . 19 . Lodge r , Grand Masters , Freemasons' Hall . ., S , British , Freemasons' llall . ,, 21 , Emulation , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . ,, 5 S , Felicity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . 1 S 5 , Tranquillity , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street .
,, 720 , l ' anmure , Balham Hotel , Balham . ,, 862 , Whittington , Andcrloiv .- - Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 901 , City of London , Ouildhall Coffee House . ., 907 , Koyal Albert , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1159 , Marquis of Dalhousie , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1201 , Eclectic-, Freemasons' I fall . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern ,
Fenchurch-street Station , at 7-Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro . fames Terry , Preceptor . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Ilavcrslock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Pieceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,
Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for S . St . James' Union Lodgeof Instruction ( 1 S 0 ) , Horse and Groom Tavem , Winsley-street ( opposite Pantheon ) , Oxford-street , at S ; liro . [ . R . Stacey , Preceptor .
Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan 'tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Willey , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . -Mortlock , Preceptor .
TUESDAY " , FEU . 20 . Board of General Purposes , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , George I III ., Aldermanbury . > , 73 ) Mount Lebanon , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . ,, 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 162 , Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall .
,, 165 , Honour and Generosity , London Tavern , I'ishopsgale-street . ,, 194 , St Paul ' s , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . ' . 435 , Salisbury , 71 , Dean-street , Soho . Chap . 11 , Enoch , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 19 , Mount Sinai , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 1 . S 6 , Industry , Freemasons' Hall .
Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7-3 ° - Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms , Rochesterrow , at S ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney ,
at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . pf c . Baker , Preceptor .
Dalhousie Lodge ot Instruction , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Saunders , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( S 29 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instnietion , Ben Jonson , Good .-man ' s-yard , al 8 .
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Royal Arch.
" Sandringham Rectory , Kings Lynn , 28 th Dec , 1871 . "Brother Companion , —I have to acknowledge the receipt ofthe condolence of the chaptermecting 100 , Friendship , of Great Yarmouth , expressing its sincere attachment to the throne , and heartfelt
sympathy with her Majesty the Queen , the Princess of Wales , and all the Royal famify , under their present severe domestic trial ancl anxiety . I will duly convey thc same to Bro . Francis Knollys , Private Secretary to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who will place it before our Past Grand Master when he is able to receive such marks of attachment from the
Masonic Body , of which hc is one of its noblest jewels . " Believe me to be , Brother Companion , " Fraternally yours , "WILLIAM LAKE ONSLOW , P . G . C . "Brother and Companion A . Hanlon , Scribe E . "
"Whitehall , Sth January , 1 S 72 . "Sir , —I have had the honour to lay before the Queen the loyal and dutiful address of the Chapter 100 , Friendship , Great Yarmouth , on the occasion ofthe illness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , ancl I
beg to inform you that her Majesty was pleased to receive thc same very graciously . " I am , Sir , your obedient servant , " H . W . BRUCE . " A . Hanlon , Esq ., Scribe ,
Chapter 100 , Friendship , Great Yarmouth . " LIVERPOOL . — Walton Chapter , No . 1086 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , on Friday , thc 2 nd Feb . There were present the following companions : John Lunt , M . E . Z . ; T . Chesworth , H . ; Josh . C . Lunt ,
J . ; William Scphton , Scribe E . ; William Archer , P . Z ., Past P . G . S ., Treas . ; J . P . McArthur , P . S . Visitors : Comps . J . W . Baker , M . E . Z . 241 ; and W . V . Keame , P . Z . 241 . The chapter was opened by the Principals , when thc rest of thc companions were admitted . After thc minutes of thc previous
chapter were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . C . McEwcn , of Lodge 1086 , who was duly elected ; being present , he was exalted to the sublime degree of R . A . M . by the M . E . Z . in a very perfect manner . The lectures were afterwards given by the Principals . Thc chapter was then closed .
FOREIGN . VALPARAISO , CHILL—King Cyrus Chapter .- — The following companions were installed as officers of thc chapter for the ensuing Masonic vear , on Tuesday evening , Dec . 12 th : F . B . Shanklin . M . E . High Priest ; W . Walker , E . King ; A . E . Brewer , E . Scribe ; George Green , Captain of the Host ;
Robert Massponan . P . Soj . ; j . Katv , Roval Arch Captain ; W . 11 . Nugent , . AL ' 3 Veil ' . ; J . ' R . Bennett , M . 2 Veil ; F . C . Brown . M . 1 Veil ; R . A . Claude , Treas . ; F . P . Briggs , Sec . ; and W . Williams , Guard . This chapter works under charter from the General Grand Chapter of the U . S . A ., and confers the degrees of "Mark Master , Past Master . Most Excellent Master , and Roval Arch .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Foud-c Loilge . A ' o . 19 . —The regular bi-monthly meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Leicester , on Wednesday , the 24 th January , when there were present : Bros . " Charles Johnson ' W . M . ;
A . M . Luff , I . P . M . ; William Weare , S . W . ; G . Toller , jun ., lS , S . O . ; Clement Stretton , Treas . ; W . Sculthorpc , Sec . : Richardson , J . . ; L . L . Attwood , S . D . ; Hall , Santcr , Statham , Sargeant , & c . Letters of apology for absence were read ' from the Rev . Dr . Haycroft , M . O ., and G . Chaplain of
England , and the other officers not present . A resolution was passed , voting a sum of two guineas towards the fund in recognition of thc services to Mark Masonry of the Rev . George Raymond Portal , Grand Master of England , on his retirement . Thc elections for the ensuing year were then proceeded with , when Bro . S . S . PartricLe , 18 " , J . W ., was
unanimously elected W . M . Bros . Worthington and Dr . Clifton wcre then balloted for and unanimousl y elected , and Bro . Dr . Clifton , being present , wa ' s advanced . Bro . Stretton was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bembridge Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the usual refreshments proceeded with , followed hy toasts and harmonv .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . PROVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —Prudence Encampment , No . 75 . —This encampment met at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , for the purpose of installing the E . C .-clect , Sir Kt .
Orders Of Chivalry.
Emra Holmes , 2 nd G . Capt . ofthe Lines of England , Post Prov . G . Almoner of Northumberland , Prov . G . Reg . of Suffolk and Cambridge . The impressive ceremonial was conducted by Sir Kt . John Pitcher , P . E . C , Past Prov . G . Capt . Suffolk and Cambridge , assisted by Sir Kt . Dr . Mills , Thc E . C . then
installed the following Sir Knights as his oflicers for the ensuing year : J . Franks , Prelate ; G . S . Golding , 1 st Capt . ; Dr . Beaumont , R . N ., 2 nd Capt . ; G . S , Findley , P . E . C , Reg . ; J . Pitcher , P . E . C , Treas . ; P . Cornell , Almoner ; Capt . Terry , 60 th Rifles , Expert ; S . D . King , ist Standard-bearer ;
A . J . Barber , 2 nd Standard-bearer ; Capt . Hales , 27 th Inniskillings , ist Herald ; Capt . Ormsby , 2 nd Herald ; A . J . Barber , P . G . O ., Org . ; and George Spalding , Equerry . A loyal address , sent down for that purpose by the Grand Chancellor of the Order , Sir Patrick Colquhoun , Q . C , LI-. D ., was
signed by the companions present , congraulating her Majesty ancl the Prince and Princess of Wales on the recovery of his Royal Highness from his late dangerous illness . The address , which will be magnificently illuminated on vellum , and signed by the whole of the members of this distinguished
Order , numbering some 4 , 000 in England ancl Wales , will be presented at an early date . Letters were received from Sir Kts . Capt . Philips , P . G . C . Suffolk and Cambridge ; Vigne , P . P . G . C . Dorsetshire ; J . M . P . Montagu , D . P . G . C . Dorsetshire ; Sir Patrick Colquhoun , G . Chancellor ; Rev . R . N .
Sanderson , D . P . G . C . Suffolk and Cambridge ; & c , expressing great regret at their inability to attend on the occasion . The E . C . - > vas instructed to make the necessary inquiries as to working the Order of Malta , which the encampment , under its charter , is empowered to give , and to report at the next meeting as to the expense attending thc same . At
thc banquet which succeeded thc usual loyal toasts were given , that of " Thc Prince of Wales " being received with especial fervour . In proposing "The P . G . C , Sir Kt . Philips , " thc E . C . dwelt upon his many knightly qualities ancl deserved popularity in the province . Thc toast was responded to with great cordiality by the Sir Knights present .
rOREICN . GIBRALTAR . — Calpe Encampment , A ' o . 60 . —One ofthe most successful meetings of this encampment took place on Thursday , thc nth ult ., at thcMasonic Hall , Gibraltar . Thc summonses notified that the business of the evening would be the installation of
no less than four candidates . Punctually at the time appointed Comp . Hardy and Lonsdale ( 74 th Highlanders ) , thc Chevalier Marinucia ( Italian Consul ) , and Hepper were in attendance , and having undergone tlie necessary preparation , were admitted into the encampment , nnd duly installed
as Knights Templar . The worthy E . C , Sir Kt . Balfour Cockburn , presided , being most ably supported by Sir Kts . Carver as Prelate ; Lyon Campbell as ist Capt . ; Andrews ns 2 nd Capt .: Richardson as Expert ; and Haynes as Capt . of the Lines . After the ceremony of installation , the E . C . notified
that his next duty was to proceed with the presentation of P . E . C ' s jewels to Sir Kts . Alton ancl Dantez . Thesejewels had been unanimously voted to them , and they had but recently arrived out from England . These distinguished knights having been placed before thc E . C , marshalled by Sir Kt .
Ellison , thc senior knight of the encampment , and P . E . C Sir Kt . Spry , a well-known member of tlie Plymouth Encampment , Sir Kt . Balfour Cockburn observed that it would bc out of place and unbecoming on his part to say anything in eulogy of two knights whose good Masonic deeds and chivalrous
conduct had for many years contributed so materially towards the welfare and prosperity of the Calpe Encampment . He trusted that the jewels which he had now the honour of placing on their breasts would bc pleasing mementoes of this auspicious and gratifying ceremony for many , many
years to come , anel that they would bc cherished and preserved by their children and children ' s children as tangible proofs of the honour and estimation in which their ancestors had been held — Sir Kt . Alton returned thanks in that felicitous manner so peculiarly his own , ancl Sir Kt . Dantez
also responded in suitable terms . So crowded a meeting as this had never bcen known , every member of the encampment being present . —Before closing , thc E . C . expressedhis regret at the changes which were about to take place in thc garrison , and which would necessary lead to the withdrawal from
thc encampment of very many knights . More especially he alluded to thc oflicers of the 74 th Highlanders , to whom thc encampment was much indebted for their zealous and warm support , and he desired that an expression of sympathy and earnest wish for the future welfare and prosperity of
these gallant knights should be recorded in the minute book , coupling th- same with thc name of SirKt . Capt . Lyon Campbell . —This was carried b y acclamation , and Sir Kt * . Lyon Campbell rose ancl begged , on behalf of himself and his brother officers , lo thank the E . C . and Sir Knights for thc kindly expression of their sentiments .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
METROPOLITAN . Eastern Star Lodge , No . 95 . —A gathering of nearly sixty brethren took place at the above lodge , held at the Royal Hotel , Mile-end-road , on Monday , thc Sth instant , to witness the working of the fifteen sections by brethren of the Metropolitan
Lodge of Instruction , under the able guidance of Bro . James Brett , P . M ., P . Z ., P . A . G . P . ' So large a concourse seldom assembles at a Lodge of Instruction , ancl proves the high esteem in which the eminent brother who presided is held . Taken as a whole , each one of thc brethren did his duty with marked efficiency . A vote of thanks and honorary
membership to Bro . Brett and the brethren who assisted him . was carried with great applause , and a most delightful evening ' s proceedings terminated . The following brethren worked the sections : Bros . A . W . Stead , Robbins , J . Shaw , C . Nash , W . W . Smith , Annett , Stacey , G . Lcmann , Mander , Hogard , and Ashby .
THK following reports are crowded out : Craft Lodges 107 , 279 , 331 , 44 S , 995 , 1040 , 10 5 , and 10 S 5 ; nnd the Edinburgh Red Cross Conclave , No . 4 .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
For the Week ending Friday , February 23 , 1872 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of lodges and chapters of any change in place or time of meeting . SATURDAY , FEU . 17 .
Lodge 715 , Panmure , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . ,, 1297 , West Kent , Forest Hill Hotel , Lewisham . „ 1329 , Sphinx , Stirling Caslle Tavern , Church-st ., Caniherwell . ,, 13 G 4 , Earl of Zclland , St . Thomas ' s Hall , Hackney .
MONDAY , FEU . 19 . Lodge r , Grand Masters , Freemasons' Hall . ., S , British , Freemasons' llall . ,, 21 , Emulation , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . ,, 5 S , Felicity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . 1 S 5 , Tranquillity , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street .
,, 720 , l ' anmure , Balham Hotel , Balham . ,, 862 , Whittington , Andcrloiv .- - Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 901 , City of London , Ouildhall Coffee House . ., 907 , Koyal Albert , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1159 , Marquis of Dalhousie , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1201 , Eclectic-, Freemasons' I fall . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern ,
Fenchurch-street Station , at 7-Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro . fames Terry , Preceptor . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Ilavcrslock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Pieceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,
Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for S . St . James' Union Lodgeof Instruction ( 1 S 0 ) , Horse and Groom Tavem , Winsley-street ( opposite Pantheon ) , Oxford-street , at S ; liro . [ . R . Stacey , Preceptor .
Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan 'tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Willey , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . -Mortlock , Preceptor .
TUESDAY " , FEU . 20 . Board of General Purposes , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , George I III ., Aldermanbury . > , 73 ) Mount Lebanon , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . ,, 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 162 , Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall .
,, 165 , Honour and Generosity , London Tavern , I'ishopsgale-street . ,, 194 , St Paul ' s , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . ' . 435 , Salisbury , 71 , Dean-street , Soho . Chap . 11 , Enoch , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 19 , Mount Sinai , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 1 . S 6 , Industry , Freemasons' Hall .
Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7-3 ° - Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms , Rochesterrow , at S ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney ,
at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . pf c . Baker , Preceptor .
Dalhousie Lodge ot Instruction , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Saunders , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( S 29 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instnietion , Ben Jonson , Good .-man ' s-yard , al 8 .