Instruction.

Bro . Stevens briefly thanked the brethren for their attention during the lecture , and the compliments paid him by the foregoing speakers , and expressed his xvilhngness to repeat the lecture in any lodge or lodge of instruction , in or out of London , desirous of hearing it . This lodge meets every Saturday , at 7 o ' clock , at the Kino ' s Head , Ebury-bridge . All brethren are invited .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . IGQS ) . —The usual weekly meeting xvas held at the Hornsey VVood Tavern , on Tuesday , the Gth inst . Present : Bros . Follett , VV . M . ; Davies , Preceptor ; Hall , S . W . ; Hilditch , J . W . ; Bolt , S . D . ; Smethurst , J . D . ; Berry , Sec . ; Haynes , I . G . ; Stead , Gush , Morris , Russell , Lewin , Fetch , = n / I M . illeU-.

The lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Russell having offered himself as a candidate the ceremony of raising xvas rehearsed . The First Section of the T bird Lecture was then worked by Bro . G . Alorris . Bro . Hall xvas then elected to fill the chair , at the next meeting , and all business being ended the lodge was closed . leiaon 1

The meeting for the present week xvas uesaay last , xvhen there xvere present Bros Hall , W . M . ; Davies , Preceptor ; H . Morris , S . W . ; Bolt J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Smethurst , S . D . ; Haynes , J . D . ; Moon , I . G . ; . Fenner Follett , Scott , Fetch , Aldis , Flack and Lewin The lnriov , xxA ooened in due form , and the minutes of the last

inciting confirmed . Bro . Ald . s . hav . ng ottered h . mselt as a candidate , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The First and Second Sections of the First Lecture xvere then very ably xvorked by Bro . H . Morns xvho xvas afterxvards unanimously elected to fill the chair at the next meeting , and all business being ended the lodge xvas closed and adjourned to luesday evening next at

eight o ' clock . BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual xveekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on Tuesday last , the Gth inst ., at the Prince Regent Hotel ( Bro . Monk ' s ) , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , when there xvas a good attendance of brethren to witness the ceremony of installation , rehearsed bv the xvorthy and esteemed Preceptor ,

Bro . E . A . Francis . Bro . Francis , as VV . Mj , xvas supported by the folloxving brethren : Bros . C . H . Phillips , S . W . ; d W . Knight , J . VV . ; Thos Poore , P . M . as LP . AL ; Henry AL Williams , Sec . ; A . E . Albert , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; G . C . Banks , I . G . ; also Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 121 G Hy . Lovegrove , P . M . 1049 ; A ; btorr , P . M . iGiS ; H . Hooner . Richard Poore , P . AL Hakim , S . Richardson ,

F . Hill , VV . Miller , H . Taylor , and G . Brotliendge . Lodge xvas opened in due form and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting which were unanimously confirmed . Lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Richard Poore , as M . C , presented Bro . Richardson as VV . M . elect , and Bro . Francis as theretinng WALand Installing Alaster proceeded with and

com-., pleted the ceremony of installation ( excepting that portion relating to the Board of Installed Alasters . ) Bro . Richard , son as VV . M ., appointed as bis officers the brethren as before mentioned . . , _ . Bro . Williams , Secretary , efficiently acted as Organis , accompanying the various portions of the evening s xvork with upru lipantiful harmonies . _

A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Francis for the very efficient manner in xvhich he had rehearsed the installation ceremony and further tor Ins valuable services to the lodge as Preceptor . Bro . Francis thanked the brethren for the vote of thanks and said their regular attendance showed their appreciation nf hU xvnrk . is Precentor , and it was a great source oi

satisfaction to him and most encouraging to the permanent officers of the lodge . . , Bro . Phillips xvas elected W . AI . for the ensuing xveek and appointed officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes " from the brethren the lodge xvas closed . Being the first Tuesday of the month , the monthly meetinir of the Benevolent Association xvas held after the lodge

of instruction closed . The President , Bro . Francis , occupied the chair . The Secretary , Bro . Hooper , read the minutes of the previous meeting , xvliich were duly passed . Bro . Richardson , Treasurer , announced he had funds in hand to provide for three ballots of £ 5 5 ? . each . These were afterxvards taken by Bros . VV . Hopekirk , VV . M . 19 S 6 ; H . Taylor , 177 ; and G . Alanning , 177 . A vote of thanks to the President closed the proceedings . With the above

£ 15 15 s . the Association has sent up to the Masonic Charities £ 105 in about six months . This is surely an example which might encourage other lodges of instruction to follow , and we might say also many regular Craft lodges and chapters . By a small regular payment , xveekl y or monthly , all Masons might become in a fexv years Life Subscribers or Governors of all , or at least one , of our grand Chanties , and almost xvithout any special effort or material detriment to other responsibilities .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter xvas holden at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Alonday evening , the 12 th inst . The folloxving xvere present : Comps . B . R . Bryant , M . E . Z . ; J . S . Terry , H . ; J . VV . Watts , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . ; R . N . Field , P . Z . ; M . S . Larlham , P . Z . Treas . ; Thomas Poore , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; H .

Bald-, win , Scribe N . ; Charles Holcroft , as P . S . ; H . C . Jefferys , Asst . Soj . ; G . Harrison , Janitor ; VV . H . Bechley , and others . .. ... Bro . Henry Aubrey Woodivell , 1 93 , was the only candidate for exaltation on this occasion . The xvork of all the officers concerned in the rendering of the beautiful ceremony of the Roval Arch xvas most perfect and left nothing

to be desired . Especially may be noticed the admirable work of Comp . Holcroft as P . S ., in xvhich he xvas letter perfect , although but three months advanced in the Order . A notice of motion having been given for changing the date of the summer convocation from August to July the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , which xvas provided and served by the host , Bro . Buxton , in excellent style . A most enjoyable evening was spent , under the genial presidency of Comp . Bryant , the M . E . Z ., and the proceedings closed in perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ist inst . Among those present xvere Comps . H . Higgins , I . P . Z ., in the First Principal's chair ; VV . P . Webb , H . Kohler , J . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Appleton , S . N . ; Cruse , 2 nd Asst . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., P . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , Palmer , and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the S . E . reported that letters of condolence had been sent to the xvidoxvs of the late Comps . Speedy , M . E . Z . at the time of his lamented decease , and Alarsden , and that a reply had been received from Airs .

Speedy . Several letters of apology for non-attendance having been read the chapter xvas closed and the companions adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth a fexv toasts xvere given by the acting M . E . Z . in a genial but commendably brief manner , and having been duly honoured and responded to the proceedings terminated .

BURNLEY . —Nativity Chapter ( No . 116 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter xvas held at thc Bull Hotel on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . The chapter xvas opened by Comps . R . VV . Waterson , Z . ; J . Bollard , H . ; and B . Whittaker , J . There xvere also present Comps . R . Nelson , P . Z . ; John Harrison , S . E . ; T . S . Radcliffe , S . N . ; R . Harrison , P . S . ; G . Oldman , ist Asst . Soj . ;

Alossop , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . of C . West Lancashire , Treas . ; John Knoxvles ,, S . Broxvn , T . Horsfield , J . Sharrocks , and G . Robinson , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 116 , 64 s , 13 S 7 , P . G . J . ; John Chadwick , P . Z . 152 , P . G . S . E . ; H . B . Carey , ] . ; J . Toxvnsend , H . Walker , and E . Bird . After the minutes of the previous meeting and a meeting

of emergency had been read and confirmed , Comps . Nelson , P . Z ., proposed , and Comp . Robt . Harrison seconded , a resolution as folloxvs : " That , inasmuch as some old documents and books belonging to the chapter had been discovered and placed in the hands of Comp . Sillitoe for perusal , and he being of opinion that there xvas reasonable grounds for applying to Grand Chapter for a centenary

warrant , that a petition be adopted , signed , and presented to Grand Chapter for that purpose . " Comp . Sillitoe gave some explanation of the contents of the old documents , and stated that there xx-as no doubt that the chapter xvas constituted on the 12 th May , 176 9 ( the same day as the Cana Chapter , Colne ) , and xvas then No . 4 , and from the regularity xvith xvhich the records had been

kept and the names of the companions registered , he entertained strong hopes of attaining thc desired end . At the same time he xvarned them against being too sanguine , as some little difficulties might crop up . He also mentioned that the Prov . Grand Superintendent , ALE . Comp . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , was very favourable to the application being made , and regretted that other engagements

prevented his being present to sign the petition in open chapter . The resolution \ x * as carried xvith acclamation , and the petition signed by the members present . The Principals elect , viz ., Comps . John Bollard , Z . ; B . Whittaker , H . ; and Robert Harrison , J ., xvere presented to Comp . Sillitoe for exaltation , and were by him inducted into their respective chairs in accordance with the ancient

rites and ceremonies of this Supreme Degree . Comp . Sillitoe afterxvards invested the folloxving officers , viz .: Comps . G . Oldman , S . E . ; J . Harrison , S . N . ; T . S . Radcliffe , P . S . ; S . Broxvn , ist Asst . Soj . ; T . Horsfield , 2 nd Asst . Soj . j John Knowles , Treas . ; and C Robinson , Janitor . At the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks to

Comps . Sillitoe and Chadwick for their attendance and services xvas proposed and unanimously carried . The chapter xvas then closed and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet served under the personal superintendence of mine host and hostess , Comp . and Airs . Sutcliffe .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

EARL OF CARNARVON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1642 ) . —The second autumn meeting of this chapter xvas holden at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., xvhen the several Principals' chairs xvere occupied respectively by E . Comps . Captain A . Nicols , as Z . ; S . Parkhouse , as H . ; and T . C . Edmonds , of the North London Chapter , as J . Comp . Rogers took the office of Principal Sojourner and Comp .

Stroud acted as Scribe E . The faithful old " Billy Rufun " ( of H . M . S . Bellerophon ) , Robert Schofield , was , as usual , at his post as Janitor . With such a staff of xvell-knoivn Royal Arch workers the companions present felt sure of an excellent and perfect rendering of the beautiful ceremony of exaltation , nor were they disappointed , for E . Comp . Captain Nicols . exceeded himself on this occasion , especially in the mystical lecture , xvhich he delivered in a finely-toned

didactic manner , xvhich nvetted the attention of all present , and for xvhich he received the hearty applause of the Preceptor of the chapter and of the numerous companions present . Comp . S . Parkhouse xvas in perfect form in the symbolical lecture of H ., and xvas afterxvards unanimousl y elected to the chair of Z . for the December meetings . It must be noted lhat Comps . Edmonds and Rogers performed their parts of the ceremony in the strictly correct manner for which they are so generally credited .

This chapter of improvement numbers amongst its members many distinguished Royal Arch Masons , and some of the most regular attendants live at a far distance . As thc xvorking is alxvays so perfect , and the furniture and appointments of the chapter so good , these fortnightly meetings offer a very excellent opportunity to all Royal Arch Masons in the neighbourhood of perfecting themselves in this beautiful ceremony and of fitting themselves for office in their respective regular chapters . We xvish Comp . G . Davis a continuation of his success as Preceptor .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

LIVERPOOL . —West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —On Wednesday , thc 7 th inst ., this lodge held its annual meeting at tne Adelphi Hotel . There xvas a large gathering . The chair was taken by Bro . John Williams , and the chief business xvas the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Jenaxvay , LP . M . 249 , xvho was presented b y Bros . R . Reader , P . M ., and John Williams , W . AL The ceremony xvas effectively performed by Bro . John

Mark Masonry.

Hayes , P . G . S . B . The folloxving officers xvere invested for the ensuing year : Bros . John Williams , LP . AL ; VV . Brackenbury , S . VV . ; D . Davies , J . W . ; D . W . Caugley , M . O . ; John Pye , S . O . ; H . B . Browne , J . O . ; T . Clark , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E . King Ellison , R . of RL ; J . W .

Ballard , Sec . ; J . C . Sparr , S . D . ; J . L . Stoughton , J . D . ; John Hayes , P . P . G . J . D ., M . C ; Robert Foote , Chap . - Thomas Dilcock , I . G . ; James Keet , S . S . ; R . G . Bradley , J . S . ; Thomas Trevitt , A . S . ; and VV . H . Ball , Tyler . Txvelve brethren xvere advanced during the evening's proceedings .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( D ) . —A convocation of this old and distinguished chapter xvas held at the Alasonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the 9 th inst . Among those present xvere 111 . Bro . Alfred Williams , 30 , Al . VV . S . j Ex . Bros . T . C . Walls , H . P . ; F . Driver , ist General ; Gardiner , R , ; Lott , Org . ; Anderson , D . C ; D . M . Dewar , P . ALW . S ., Recorder ; 111 . Bros . C Driver , P . AL VV . S . ; Dr . Coffin , P . ALW . S . ; VV . Paas , P . ALW . S . ;

H . J . Lardner , T . Poore , W . Lake , and others . 111 . Bro . Godson was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the ballot xvas taken upon behalf of Bros . G . P . Festa , P . AL 1900 ; Charles Belton , No . 1 ; E . B . Woodhouse , 1653 ; and proving to be unanimous , they xvere duly perfected by 111 . Bro . Charles Driver . The Recorder having read numerous letters of apology from

absent members the convocation xvas closed and thc brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , xvhere a most excellent banquet xvas partaken of . The usual toasts folloxved . " The Health of the AI . W . S . " xvas xvarmly proposed by 111 . Bro . C . Driver . The M . W . having replied then gave "The Newly-Perfected Brethren . " Bros . Festa ,

Belton , and Woodhouse having duly acknoxvledged the compliment , the toast of " The Visitors" folloxved , coupled xvith the name of 111 . Bro . Godson , xvho replied . "The Past Al . W . Sovereigns " responded to by 111 . Bro . C . Driver , and " The Olncers , " acknoxvledged by Ex . Bro . T . C Walls , brought the proceedings to a conclusion ,

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

RICHMOND . —Harcourt Preceptory ( No . 74 ) . —This distinguished preceptory held a meeting at the Greyhound Hotel , on Friday , the 26 th ult . Among those in attendance were Sir Kts . Gooding , E . P . j the Rev . Ambrose Hall , P . E . P . ; Raymond Thrupp , P . E . P . ; Frank Richardson , P . E . P ., Treas . ; Alartin , Laxvrence , Glynes , Wilson , Lethbridge , and others . The visitors xvere Sir Kts . Donald Dexvar , P . E . C , & c , Alount Calvary ; and T . C . Walls , P . E . C , & c , Mount Calvary .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot xvas taken upon behalf of Bro . Edmund Woodhouse , of Nexv South Wales , and it proving to be unanimous he xvas duly and most impressively installed as a knight of the Order by Sir Kt . the Rev . A . HaU . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place as folloxvs : Sir Kts . Lethbridge , E . P . j Frank Richardson , Treas . ; and Harrison , Equerry . The preceptory xvas then closed and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet . A fexv toasts folloxved .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

Thc Pandora Theatre has been bought by the proprietor of the Cafe' Royal , but xvhether he is going to open it as a theatre or a restaurant is not knoxvn at present . The " Glass of Fashion " at the Globe has passed its fiftieth performance and seems noxv to have settled down for a good run .

# # * To the memory of our esteemed Bro . Edward Saker a handsome marble monument has been erected in the Liverpool Cemetery . Bro . Saker was for many years the lessee of the principal Liverpool theatre .

" Glad Tidings is still being played to crowded houses at the " Standard . " It is not often that a piece can be played for a length of time at an East-end theatre . The frequenters like variety . " Glad Tidings" is a drama possessing sterling merit . It has passed its fiftieth representation . Aliss Amy Steinberg ( Mrs . John Douglass ) has just been presented xvith a handsome braclet by the Company acting with her , in commemoration of the long run of the piece .

* * * Mr . Charles Duval will next week present his 100 th performance in London of his very successful entertainment in the Nexv Draxving Room of St . James ' s Hall . Hehas made arrangements to continue his entertainment , giving extra day performances every Monday , Wednesday ,

and Saturday , xvhich have been largely attended . He has added to his already successful programme some new impersonations , the speaking likenesses of Colonel Burnaby ) . Lord Wolseley , Lord Randolph Churchill , Mr . Irving , and " Number One , " are to receive an addition in the person of the senior member for Northampton , xvhich should be a "Truth-iul" likeness .

All London seems to be flocking to see Miss Mary Anderson at the Lyceum . She seems to have taken a thorough hold here on account of her admirable acting and great beauty , in xvhich there seems not to be txvo opinions . Her rendering of Parthenia sent every one to see her , and her Pauline in " The Lady of Lyons '

prevents many seeing the wonderful impersonation on account of the limit to the size of the audience , Everv night money has to be turned axvay from the doors . There is a consolation that she is likely to remain in London for some time at the Lyceum . A nexv one-act play is being xvritten by Mr . W . S . Gilbert for Miss Anderson , to be produced xvith " Pygmalion and Galatea " when " The Lady of Lyons" is withdrawn .