Instruction.

„ ,, r-uROR 0 UG H LODGE . —The annual supper of this lodge 10 * „ at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & tookP lace , . the 12 th inst ., when a beautiful testimonial D- * , ' « Presented to the late Preceptor , Bro . Johnson . There dock was presem Johnson , B . Perkins , Bate , Sadler we , , He " herington , Folkard , J . Wright , F . Hill Steele , Green , ^ Bng ! Wood , Andrews , West , White , Russell , Wyld , Salter , an » £ / 7 he brethren had partaken of a very liberal menage , AKfVUl verv nicely served by Bro . Shannaw , the host , the " ded and nicely served by Bro . Shannaw , the host , the

very « ' }! Ming sanI '' 'Dear familiar faces , " and Bro . West played Sl ° ' ^ r \ m of love , " with variations , on the flute . I - \ Vestlev in the name of the lodge , in a few well chosen , ? " oVtfelt sentences , presented the timepiece to Bro . Johnson . a " i „ Ihe course of his ' reply , Bro . Johnson said the clock would '"' " , 1 ,, " Dilcrim of love "to him to remind him of the affece . " , nd esteem in which he was held in that lodge , and if at any ' . ' •Z he could do anything for the lodge , or for any individual memt , me ne cu , nswer would not be " no . " He concluded by pro .

Be . 1 « ' ProsDcrity to the Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , C Long Life and Health to its Preceptor , Bro . Westley , W . M . of "" ' "Shl wofe a wreath of roses" was here sung , and Bro . Westley 5 l b ' sato Wood sang » The warrior bold . " u , ' Secretary then received the usual ovation . After a song by Bro . Johnson , the visitors received their meed of

9 n , oWvld sang "My old friend John . " , . The ' lunior and Senior Wardens replied to the toast of their hwlihs and Bro . Evans recited " Vat you please . " The host came in for his share of thanks , and before responding sang u t ^ i ... „ j n '„ . „ Pnifte « Th .. mwl ' intT nF thp waters " and

« I ore ' s sacrifice , " the latter a plaintive old Welsh melody . Pro Rate recited "The death of little * imj" Bro . Johnson sang " Haning ; " Bro . Esling " Hearts of oak" and "The life of a fanner " '' B" <> - Russell" Rule Britannia ; " and Bro . Sadler Wood "Thes ' tirrupcup . " Several other songs brought a pleasant evening to its close .

HARTFORD—EMULATION L ODGE ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting was hed on Tuesdav , the 13 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros F Snowden . W . M . j " Chas . Hind , S . VV ., and Sec ; T . Wills , PM P " ds . Wks ., | . W . j Wm . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P ., S . D . ' ; CD . Mears , J . D ' . ; E . T . Lancaster , I . C * , . ; Carter , lylerj arid P . ( ones , P . M . 1345 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . P . Jones offering himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . I odee was opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . afterwardsgavean explanation of the second tracing board . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Second

I odee was afterwards closed in the Third and Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , when it was pronosed by Bro . Wills , and seconded by Bro . Greig , P . G . P ., that " Bro Hind occupy the chair at the next meeting—carried . Bro . Hind returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge ivas closed .

LEICESTER . —UNION LODGE ( NO . 523 ) . —On Friday , the gth inst ., the annual festival of this flourishing lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., P . M . ij 6 o , P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . C , Prov . G . Sec , when there was an exceptionally large attendance , including Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . A . G . D . C . ling ., D . P . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland . After transacting the formal business , a novel and short

interesting feature was the reading of papers on questions relating to Masonic usages , customs , and symbolism prepared by the following brethren , viz .: Bro . J . j . W . Knowles , Stwd . 1007 , " Ihe openings of the Volume of the Sacred Law ; " Bro . A . Laurence , Org . 523 , "Symbolism of Masonic lodges ; " Bro . H . ( loodacre Marriott , D . C . 2028 , " Craft colours ; " and Bro . J . T . Thorp , P . M . 523 , P . P . S . G . W ., Preceptor , " The centre . " All the subjects were ablv treated , interesting discussion following each ;

and in conclusion , the acting W . M . read a letter from Bro . W . Kelly , F . R . H . S ., F . S . A ., P . P . G . M ., founder of the lodge , enclosing a most valuable communication from Bro . W . H . VVhite , G . Sec , dated the 7 th Dec , 1 S 39 , with reference to the substitution of the generally used lantern for the W . M . ' s light , which latter should never be extinguished while the lodge remained open . An excellent repast was provided and toasts given , the gathering being the most successful in every respect ,

SIDCUP . —SVDNEY LODGE ( NO . 829 ) . —This recently-formed lodge of instruction , held at the Black Horse Hotel , had a most successful gathering on Tuesday , the 6 th instant . The room was crowded by more than 80 brethren , including many from the other lodges of north-west Ksnt who had received invitations—the lodges of Woolwich , New Cross , and Grays being well represented—in anticipation of hearing the working of the Fifteen Sections . This

was begun at 7 o ' clock and lasted three hours , being admirably performed by the brethren upon whom devolved the task . Bro . J . G . Milbourn , W . M . 13 , presided , assisted by Bros . E . C . Talbot , H , 1310 , S . VV ., and Carter , P . M . 8 jS , J . W . j Bro . G . B . Davies , I ' . M . 13 , being Preceptor , and Bro . G . Wade , 829 , 1178 , Secretary , The three lectures were most accurately rendered by the brelhren in the best possible manner , affording sincere pleasure to those

present . The brethren officiating were Bros . Gould , Grice , Akers , Lawson , Appleby , Marfleet , Dale , Milbourn , Talbot , Carter , and Lazarus . For so young a lodge the working of the Fifteen Sections—in which all brethren take snch interest—was highly "editable , and shows much future promise of distinction . The

judge has an energetic Secretary in Bro . Wade , who has secured the adhesion of many influential residents in the neighbourhood , and lhere is every probability that it may take high rank . Its members have obtained permission to present a memorial gift to 'he Grand Master , the Prince of VVales , in commemoration of his silver wedding .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WARRINGTON . —Elias -Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —The anniversary of . this chapter was held at We Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday , the 12 th ¦ nstant , when nearly all of the members were present . A'ter the minutes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . ( Comp . Skinner ) then exalted two

candidate s in a very ab ! e manner . This ceremony being ^ ded , Comp . P . j . Edelsten , P . Prov . G . Std . Br ., and ! •' .. of Chapters Nos . 14 S and 1250 , then proceeded to « J ' ' ^ e Three Principals , viz ., Comps . J . H . Evans , '' i . t . Z . x . Grime , H . ; and E . Greenall , J ., which was ? ° ne with his usual tact and ability . The M . E . Z . then ¦ nvested the following officers : Comps . J . Hesketh , S . E . j

and 4 S N- ; W * H > Youn S > - * Perry ' Treas ; H , i ' Domv' 11 '' , Janitor . Afterwards , on behalf of the i ,- ? i ' Presented the retiring M . E . Z . ( Comp . Skinner ) ™ " ' n a valuable P . Z . 's jewel , the gift of which was duly acknowled ged . J he business of the chapter being ended , the companions evi ! c ' j to ban quet , and after spending a very enjoyable » ening dul y separated .

Th ? Wl KE-NHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) .-day t P ov , n cial chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on Satur-G R 11 ; . i ° vJ lnslant . Among those present were Comps . G . SIB n l-L > M , E Z'J C . Stevens , H . ; J . Faulkner , P . P . ° - ' > P . Z ., acting J .: E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C

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P . Z ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj ., P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . S . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., ist Asst . S . ; W . Fisher , 2 nd Asst . S . ; W . T . Peat , D . C . ; G . L . Wingate , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the accounts of the past year were

audited . Comp . Davis , 13 S 1 , having been proposed as a joining member , and apologies for non-attendance having been read from Comp . Matthews , and others , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed and a most agreeable evening spent , thanks to the musical abilities of Comp . Charles Stevens , P . P . G . O ., and others .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . — This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln's Inn , on the gth inst . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights J . B . Glenn , P . E . C , acting Eminent Commander , in the unavoidable absence of Sir Knight J . H . Dodson ; H . 1 . Lardner , Expert ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas .: T . C . Walls , P . G . C . of G ., P . E . C ,

Reg . ; Wood , C of L . ; Slater , H . ; N . Prower , M . A ., D . C ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C ; Robert Berridge , P . E . C . ; Grand Banner Bearer ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C ; W . Maple and others . Sir . Knight C F . Matier , P . E . P ., & c . ( Scotland ) , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Sir Knight H . J . Lardner moved " That the sum of ten guineas be placed on the list of Sir Knight Thomas Charles Walls , Past Grand Captain of the Guards , as Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 1 SS 8 . " This having been seconded , was unanimously carried . It was arranged that the annual summer banquet should be held on the 27 th day of June next , at the Mitre

Hotel , Hampton Court . Apologies for non-attendance having been read from Sir Knights Dodson , Captain Stohwasser , Captain Richardson , Kelly , Steele , and others , the encampment was closed , and the sir knights adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts followed , Sir Knight C F . Matier making an effective speech in response to the toast of "The Visitor . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

PLYMOUTH . —Holy Cross Preceptory ( No . 30 ) . —At a meeting of this preceptory at the Huyshe Masonic Temple on Friday , the gth inst ., Sir Knight E . B . Thompson , M . D ., was installed as Eminent Preceptor for the year ensuing . The ceremony was ably rendered by

V . E . Sir Knight the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . E . P ., Prov . G . Prior of Devon , 31 . Amongst those present were E . Sir Knights J . B . Cover , P . E . P . ; S . Jew , P . E . P . ; R . Pengelly , P . E . P . ; G . Whittley , P . E . P . ; J . H . Keats , P . E . P .: W . F . Westcott , P . E . P . ; and P . B . Clemens ,

P . E . P . The officers were invested as follows : E . Sir Knights W , F . Westcott , P . E . P . ; W . Derry , Constable ;¦ F . P . Regar , Marshal ; VV . Whittley , Prelate ; W . F . Westcott , Treas . ; G . S . Strode Lowe , Sub-Marshal ; G . Whittley , Reg . ; R . Lavers , Captain of Lines ; R . Pengelly , Std . Br .,- J . Gidley , Guard ; and W . H . Phillips , Equerry .

West Africa.

West Africa .

LAGOS . —Lagos Lodge ( No . 1171 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th December ( being St . John the Evangelist ' s Day ) , at the Freemasons' Hall , Bangboshe-street . The chair was ably filled by Bro . Americo J . Rodrigues , the W . M ., who was supported by all the officers present , together with the members and visitors in the following order -. Bros , the

Hon . C . J . George , I . P . M . ; J . A . Otonba Payne , W . M . elect , S . W . ; J . S . Bucknor , J . W . ; A . C Campbell , Treas . ( pro tem . ); F . Dunstan Cole , Sec ; J . J . Thomas , S . D . ; C . Ungebauer , J . D . ( pro tem . ); Benjamin Dawodu , Org . ( pro tem . ); J . B . Benjamin , I . G . ; P . F . Gomes , E . F . Gomes , A . J . Pell , J . A . Savage , T . A . King , Z . A . Williams , Adolphus Pratt , Christian J . Eduard

Schmidt , and W . C Speeding . Bro . J . S . Leigh , 16 33 , was a visitor . The lodge having been formally opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro , Payne was then presented by Bro . C J . George , P . M ., to receive at the hands of the Installing Masterthe benefit of installation . The ceremony was performed in a very

impressive and efficient manner by Bro . A . J . Rodrigues , W . M ., who then placed Bro . Payne in the chair of King Solomon , according to ancient custom . The newly-installed W . M . then proceeded to invest and appoint his officers for the ensuing year , the following brethren being appointed and elected : Bros . J . S . Bucknor , S . W . ; A . C . Campbell , ] -W . ; J . J . Thomas , Tieas . ; J . B . Benjamin , Sec ;

C Ungebauer , S . D . ; F . D . Cole , J . D . ; A . J . Pell , D . C ; Benjamin Dawodu , Org . ; J . A . Savage , I . G . ; P . F . Gomes and Adolphus Pratt , Stwds . ; and J . H . Hamilton , Tyler . The investiture of officers having been completed , the ceremony was brought to a close by Bro . the Hon . C J . George , P . M ., who delivered the oration to the W . M ., the Wardens , and the rest of the brethren .

The ceremony being over , the brethren retired to the ground floor of the hall to partake of the grand and sumptuous banquet which was prepared for the occasion . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly given by the W . M ., which were loyally responded to . Thus ended a day never to be forgotten by those who attended this feast .

Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1622.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE ROSE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1622 .

The annual supper of the Rose Lodge of Instruction was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Thursday evening , the ist inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W .

Cowley , P . M . 1559 , P . Z . 1275 , the popular W . M . of the mother lodge . The Stewards for the occasion were Bros . Dunn , J . W . 1622 ; H . Martin , J . D . 1622 ; Mole , W . M . 16 S 7 ; Penney , S . W . 1679 ; Rivers , J . D . 1772 ; Stone , 1641 , Stwd . 507 , Asst . Sec . ; and T , Grummant , P . M .,

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Sec . ; and so well had they done their duty that the most successful meeting ever held in connection with this lodge of instruction was the result . The musical arrangements were admirably managed by Bro . Briant , 1641 . After doing ample justice to a substantial meal , the PRESIDENT ( Bro . Cowley ) proposed in very suitable terms the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " which was very

loyally received . Then the PRESiDENTproposed "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., " saying that wherever his Royal Highness ' s name was known there was he respected . In proposing "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon ; The R . W . Deputy G . M ., theRt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . COWLEY said it was

needless for him to dilate upon the noble work done by these brethren , for every Mason knew and appreciated it . Bro . HILTON , P . M . 1622 , P . Z . 1275 , said , that , as Immediate Past President of this annual gathering , it fell to his lot to propose "The Health of Bro . Cowley , their President . " He did it with more pleasure as he had been many years very intimate with Bro . Cowley . It was a good

sign when a man like Bro . Cowley , who had been VV . M . of a lodge many years ago , made it his duty to attend lodges of instruction . He was to be found there week by Week , perfecting himself in the ritual , and preparing himself for the arduous duties which he was now called upon to perform as W . M . of 1622 . He knew that their able Preceptor , Bro . Rose , was able to teach him all the beautiful ceremonies

of the Order , and it was a gratification to Bro . Rose to witness the precision with which his pupils performed their allotted tasks . In reply , Bro . COWLEY said it was both a pleasure and a gratification to himself to be present , and to hear the toast so pleasantly proposed . He did not desire to be absent from the lodge , for he was much interested in its

success . He was glad to see such a multiplicity of brethren present ; many were old friends , and he could claim the acquaintance of almost every one . He wished to thank all for his cordial reception . Bro . COWLEY , in proposing the toast of " The Rose Lodge of Instruction , " gave a short history of the lodge from its foundation , commenting upon the times spent at

the King's Head , Walmer Castle , and its present meeting place . He was glad to notice how greatly the lodge was prospeiing , for there never seemed a dearth of new members . As they were all aware , such a lodge could not exist without a Preceptor , and Bro . Rose was certainly the best man under the sun who could be found to do those duties which fell upon a Preceptor . Those who did not know him

might believe that he had been a military man , so wtll did he put them through their facings . There could be no lodge found in which the work was done better . Bro . Rose was present in all weathers , and always ready on the stroke of the clock to begin his duties . Bro . ROSE said that he could not propeily respond to the toast , for he felt overcome with the kindness of the

brethren as shown to him that night . He felt it a pleasing duty to be able to impart Masor . ic knowledge to younger brethren . He would not say how many happy hours he had spent in the lodge , but he trusted that he might be able for many years to do the work . He wished also to express his thanks to others who contributed to the success of the lodge , especially Bro . Hilton , P . M ., who so kindly

took his place during his enforced absence . Bro . COWLEY in suitable terms proposed " The Visitors . " Bros . STAFFORD , BEAVER , and MORGAN responded . In proposing " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . COWLEY said he need not praise the former ( himself ) , but he must say how glad he was that Bro . Grummant was their Secretary , for he loved his duties , was always present

made hosts of friends , but no enemies , and showed great steadiness of purpose in all his actions . They had been Masonically born together , and were firm friends . Bro . Grummant was of great assistance in the lodge , for he was always ready to answer any questions that were put to him . Their Assistant Secretary , Bro . Stone , was also an excellent worker .

_ Bro . GRUMMANT thanked those present for their appreciation of his services , which were willingly rendered . He was initiated on the same night as Bro . Cowley , and they had worked side by side ever since . He gave a few particulars of the past year ' s work . The lodge had been opened 48 times ; average attendance , 23 ; lowest attendance , o ; highest , 34 ; new members , 31 . Theinstallation

ceremony had been worked eight times ; the Fifteen Sections once . The attendance of P . M . ' s averaged 6 } , which was a very pleasing feature . Nearly seven guineas had been spent in relief during the past year from the lodge funds , and up to the present time their Charitable Association had sent nearly £ 700 to the Masonic Charities , and when completed would , he hoped , have sent over £ 1000 .

He was pleased with the results , and trusted long to pursue his duties . Bro . STONE responded , saying how delighted he was to do his little towards the success of the lodge . He announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked on the 29 th inst . Other toasts followed , and a very happy evening was spent . The following contributed to the evening ' s enjoyment :

Bros . C . A . White , R . J . Voisey , P . M . ; W . Briant , Leonard , Hernaman , and Mr . Hazelgrove . Those present included Bros . W . Cowley , VV . M . 1622 ; Rose , P . M . ; Loader , P . M . ; Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; Garner , P . M . ; Hamlyn , P . M . ; Murche , P . M . ; Benedetti , P . M . ; Channon , P . M . ; Addington , P . M . ; Voisey ,

P . M . ; Mole , W . M . ; Hernaman , W . M . 1329 ; Kirby , Dunn , Von Holtorf , Pullen , Clapp , Towers , Woodwell , Jeffreys , Pethebridge , Cross , Earl , Meyer , Parr , Derham , Hilton , P . M . ; Martin , Dr . Webb , Gomm , Parkhouse , Latham , Eckersall , Woods , Stone , Thompson , Penney , Sowton , Currey , G . Davis , Whitehead , Briant , White , and Leonard .

The King of the Belgians visited the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House on Monday , and stayed to luncheon . In the evening the Prince accompanied by his sons , went to Victoria Station to take leave of his Majesty on his return to Brussels .

Bros , the Earl of Onslow , the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres , the Earl of Limerick , the Earl of Dunraven , and Lord Monkswell are among those appointed to serve on the Select Committee of the House of Lords to inquire into the sweating system at the East-end of London .