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have fully discounted the nonsense of rcsthclicism run to seed in England , and that this , like all crazes , will have ils little hour , and Lc forgotten .

* * THE credulity of our good , dear Knglish people is very great indeed . It only requires the deep cunning of an O RTON , ihe plausible persuasiveness ol " some distinguished member of the " swell mob "—a " Baron , " for example , the ingenious subterfuges of the professional swindler , or the

noisy claim of an interesting exile for liberty , to open the purse and soften the heart of J BULL . LO arid behold 1 here has been a young woman , in man ' s aitirc for several years , passing herself off as a suffering male member of the British aristocracy , ly ing under unjust suspicions and cruel aspersions , and positively able lo obtain thousands ol " pounds from confiding

sympathizers . What next ? Can the course of folly further go ? The daily and weekly papers teem literally with startling accounts of the frauds on soeiclv , wilh the performances , and often , happily , the punishment , of

this , in some respects , the most dangerous class to society ; and yet the British public " will " be done , and the Police " shan ' t " save them . As a distinguished official at Scotland-yard puts it in his last admirable report , " Oh , fortiinati niinium , " A \ , \ c

Tin : LORD M WOK ' Fund for the Jewish suflerers is now , we believe , clo-e upon £ 50 , 000 . The recent accounts , instead of diminishing , increase the horror of the situation , and the awful reality of diabolical outrages , and the fearful excesses of uncontrollable and all but permitted savagery make reflecting minds shudder and grieve al such events , disgracing all civilization and all humanity . Let us hope that the barbarity which personal

excitement and tin- sense of ignominious cruelly lend to the accounts of eye witnesses may be a little exaggerated , and that any supposed apathy of ihe authorities is a mistake . The facts are , however , too plain and painful , we fear , loo awful almost to reproduce , not lo warrant the apprehension , that energy is wanting , or lhat the Government is powerless to keep down the crimes and honors which the Press sadly teems with , and thc exiles confidently narrate .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on VV ednesday evening , at the Freemasons' 11 . ill . The chairs were occupied by Bros . Joshua Nunn , President ; James Brett , Junior Vice-President ; and C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; the other brethren present were : Hn . s . r „ l . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . S . ; II . G . Buss , Assist . G . S . ; A . A . Pendlebury , VV . Dodd , Kev . Anilm . sc VV . Hall , G . Chap . ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . I ' . ; A . ) . Duff filer , I ' . G . S . l ! .: E . Binckes , P . G . Stw ; l . ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 740 ; | . II . Matthews , P . M .

in ; E- I ' . Storr , P . M . 22 . ) ohn Constable , P . M . iS . i ; XV . Mann , P . M . 1 S 6 ; Charles D .-iiiv , P . M . 141 ; Tliomas ' Cull , P . M . 1440 . | . D . Collier , P . M . 1300 . |\ H . Spaull , VV . M . 1124 1 Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 17 .- ; W . Porter , W . M . IJ . SI ; J . P . Mulchings , P . M . 147 ; William Drake , W . M . IJSG . Walter Hopekirk , P . M . ! ,- ( _; G . Dayrell Heed , VV . M . 11 is j | amrs N . . Spence , VV . M . ( it ) ; I- ' . A . Manning-, W . M . 4 ^ 2 ; Charles Cuthbertson , W . M . 27 ; C . Darby Read .-, W . M . 1643 ; A . W . Duret , W . M . 17 OS ; V .. II . Finney , P . M . noi ; I- ' . VV . Uanisay , M . l ) ., 1 S 01 ; Frederic Davison ,

W . M . ID ; W . II . Pcrryman , W . M . n . 51 ; K . Eorster , W . M . 1441 ; J . L . Innes , VV . M . 1741 ; | . McLean , W . M . 177 ; E . XV . VVilson , W . M . if *) -, C . Breden , P . M . 7 S 1 ; Henry Smith Syer , VV . M . I . -, ; T . Jowett , P . M . I-- . S ; | . II . Watts , W . M . 05 ; E . E . Ii . irr . 1 tt Kidder , VV . M . 12 ; Win . Groves , W . M . 74 .. j lliomas Cross , VV . M . nn . ; Karl licrgmann , LP . M . ri- 'S ; T . . Schnnold , M . D ., W . M . r . j Kdwd . Lawson Home , P . M . 227 ; John Waugh , W . M . 150 ? ; Walter !•' . Gomnert / . P . M . 1 . 17 ^ : lohn I . Kern , W . M . II . ; Joseph Thorn , VV . M . ifisS : I . W .

C . ' rosslev , W . M . JO j II . IL Mallam . P . M . 1 S 2 1 | er . Corke , P . M . ; Walter Rowlev , P . M . 2 A S . IL Goldschmidt , W . M . ir , i ; fredk . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; Edmund Coste , P . M . . 1 ; IL Vincent , VV . M . if . ^ j George Willson , VV . M . M 2 i ; W . ! ¦ ' Smart , W . M . 7 >/ i ; T . Wallis , W . M . 201 ; Louis Hirsch . I . P . M . ISIS ; W . Clifton Crick , P . M . i ; v , ; William Topp , W . M . S 7 y ; (' .. Hollon , P . M . 115 s ; Hertford Lemere , P . M . uj \; Chaiks Rnss , W . M . 3 S 2 ; Albert Knott , VV . M . 1591 ; VV . Gibson Holt , VV . M . i . S . ( j 4 George VV . Hemmings , P . M . 217 ; 11 . Sadler , G . T . ; and II . Massey , VV . M . I 1 . 2 S ( Freemason ) .

The Board of Masters was first held , and the agenda paper for the next quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge , in March , was submitted .

At the Lodge of Benevolence the brethren lust confirmed the recommendation made al last meeting of the lodge to the extent of £ - ( 15 . There wire thirty-seven new cases on the list . In the course of a four hours ' silting , two of these were deferred for further information , and the remainder were relieved in a total sum of A ' lofi . v This was composed of one £ l < " > I A ' 10 ., ) , nine £$ n l . | . s <>); two £ . \ n { £ &>) , one £ . ' . 15 ( £ . $ 0 ) . one £ , ( £ . V ) , two L A f / .- ' S" ) , ' even £ j . i I £ ) , three £ 15 (/ , ' j . SJ , four £ ] u (/ . ' 401 , ' and four ' . A (/> ' )• I he Lodge of Benevolence was then closed .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

I he last meeting of the Board of Stewards previous to the Festival was held al Freemasons' llall , on Friday , the loth inst ., Bro . W . Clarke , G . Purs ., in 1 I 13 chair . There were also present :- — liro ; . Ivrtgar liowyer , P . Prov . G . W . Herts , Hon . Treas ; J . Terry , P . Prov . G . W . Herts I l .. n . Sec ; | . J . Hen v , P . M . 554 ; W . II . Making , I . G . 127 S ; T " . Hastings Miller , P . M * 14 S . ; T . S Smith , W . M . S ., o ; J . I- ' . Von Raalte , P . M . ijty ; K . I . ambourn , S 7 ; J . A . Painfield , P . M . 2 . 5 6 ; Dr . George Mucklcy , P . M . 440 ; ( no . E . Dawson . I'M *

404 ; Chas . Helton , J . D . 105 ; II . Balderson , P . M . 17 . 57 ; | . | . Hutchings , P . M . 1 , . G . Holloa , P . M . . r „/; C . P . Kcmpe , M . D ., J . VV . 1 O 15 ; J . j . Pope , P . M . ,, 05 : W II Pcrryman , P . M ., VV . M . MSI : )• IL Walts , P . M . 1201 , W . M . f . ;; Joseph Clever ' P . M . 171 ; VV . Chicken , W . M . fij ; VV . U . Crazier , P . M . 415 ; W . ' Voulton , P . M HijSj Thos . Palmer , 73 ; Win . II . Farnfield , P . M . 1 S 04 ; Wm . II . Hale-man , WM 171 : Kohl . P . Tate , P . M . S 62 ; Richard Morgan , S . VV . 1 C 71 ; E . E . Storr . P . M - >•

Benjamin I urner , VV . M . i . vS ; G . P . Festa , S . W . 1900 ; R . D . Cummings , | . D lOyy U . Hai ham , VV . M . 144 ; K . J . Taylor , S . W . ir . 22 ; VVm . March ; J . Hou ' llon , S . VV' ! 1056 ; Wm . Groves , W . M . 749 ; T . Drew Hear , | . D . 15 S 4 ; Jas . Moon , P . M . . | y ; H . Gorman , 54 S ; II . Faija , P . M . 1540 ; ( as . VV . Haldwin , P . M . 1 . 32 O ; Chas Graham | D S 74 ; J . Mason , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . Z . 73 , Chap . ; and Wm . Lake , P . P . G . Ken-. Cornwall ( Freemason ) . *

I he first business of thc meeting was lo nominate the Ladies' Stewards , and the Dinner and Reception Stewards . The Hon . Secretary then announced lhat a large number of tickets had been sold , nnd tho seals al the dinner table were drawn for . II was announced that the number of Stewards up to that day was 248 ,

Consecration Of West Kent Chapter No. 1297.

CONSECRATION OF WEST KENT CHAPTER No . 1297 .

This new chapter , attached to the West Kent fxidge , No . 1297 , was consecrated last Saturday , at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , by Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . S . K ., who was assisted on the occasion b y Comps Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . N ., as H . ; the Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . A . S ., as [ . ; and Ii . 15 . Grabham , M . li . Z ., 10 . and 11 S- ; , as D . C .

I here were also present : Comps . D . VV . Pearse , / . 152 S ; K . J . Archbold , 19 ; A . II . Lilley , N . KJ ; VV . Osmond , N . 134 ; F . Brown , 5 .. S ; John Hammond , Z . 1 . -520 ; Wm . Pound , P . Z . 113 ; Copeman William Fox , Z . i ; , 2 ( i ; G . J . E . Marsh , 742 ; Alfred Brookman , 1194 ; II . Sadler , '/ .. i ( y G . J . ; Robert II . Crowden , VV . Lake , [ . K . Stead , John C . Woodrow , Thomas Perrin , E . Kidman , ; :. 742 ; C . Pugsley , II . " 742 ; VV . J . Henry , P . Z . 27 S ; J . D . Crump , nj ; Sorcll , and II . Massey , P . Z . " Gin " ( Freemason ) . This was the lil ' th consecration of a Masonic bod y which has been held at the Thicket Hotel , three lodges and one chapter having been previously consecrated there .

1 he musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . Basley , who was assisted b y Comp . G . J . li . Marsh . The companions assembled at three o ' clock in the afternoon , when they had an opportunity of viewing the arrangements made for the successful consecration of the chapter . The first lloor of the Thicket Hotel , on which is the large room , was placed at their disposal . In the large room the

chapter furniture was set out in thc usual order . This furniture , together wilh the robes of tin- Principals , the Scribes , and the Sojourners , as well as the collars of all the ollicers , were of beauliful make and quality , while the other appointments were of equal excellence . Iiverylhing showed that the founders of the chapter had taken great pains in providing that , at least , thc

initial step of thc chapter should be faultless . When the chapter was opened , and the Consecrating Principal with his II . anil J . were robed , the full beauty of these garments was apparent , and they made the chapter most attractive as a spectacle . Most of the companions present were installed Principals , and consequently there was a large display of gold jewels , both of ihe Arch and Craft .

After the opening of the chapter , Comp . Col . SIUDWELL II . CLERKE addressed a few observations to the companions , in the course of which he relerred to the pleasure both he , and Comps . Capi . Philips and the Rev . C . W . Arnold experienced in attending to launch this new chapter into existence . From the high character thc mother lodge had attained thev felt sure that the West Rent Chapter thoroughly deserved the start it was lo

have that day . It was at all times a pleasure lo consecrate a new lodge or chapter because thc fact of a new bod ) - of either class being sought was an evidence of the < trong feeling that existed in the breasts of some Masons to spread lhc tenets of the Order , which must at all limes have a softening and improving influence on those who joined the ranks of Masonry . But where a new chapter was projected the pleasure was even still greater , because it

showed that there were numerous Masons , who , though they had been long in the Order , their affection for il had in no way diminished , but , on thc contrary , it had increased . 11 was wilh such feelings as these that he consecrated the West Kent Chapter , and from Ihe knowledge he had of the Three Principals designate , he was sure the honour of the Arch Degree would be safe in the keeping of the West Kent Chapter . After thc customary preliminaries , Comp . the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD delivered the oration .

The ceremony and consecration was then proceed wilh , and the chapter was formally dedicated to the uses and purposes of Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Robert II . Crowden , P . M . 1297 , was installed first as J ., then as IL , and finally as M . li . Z . of the chapter . Comp . W . Lake , P . M . i , } i , already Past IL , and Z . elect of another chapter , was installed as IL , and Comp . John K . Stead , P . Z . 21 , as J . The companions elected lo oilice were

Comps . Jonn C . Woodrow , S . li . ; Thos . G . Perrin , S .. V . ; Fullwood , P . S . ; Church , Janitor ; and Comps . Woodrow , Perrin and Church were invested . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . Fullwood through illness , Comp . It . B . Grabham was invested as P . S . The founders were appointed a Committee to frame the bye laws , and on the motion of the M . li . Z ., seconded by IL ,

n vote of thanks and honorary membership of the chapter were passed to Comps . Col . Shadwell VI . Clerke , Capt . N . G . Philips , thc Rev . C . W . Arnold , and li . B . Grabham . Comps . George Kenning , A . II . Lilley and Basley were also elected honorary members ; and a vole of thanks was given to Comps . Basley ai . d Marsh for the as-i . lance they had given by llieir musical services in the proceedings of the day .

( omp . SiiADWin . L II . CI . KRKK , on behalf of the other ollicers who had taken part in thc ceremony of consecration , thanked the chapter for its vote , and hoped that having seen the chapter started ihey would have ' . an opportunity al a future time of attending and witnessing ils success . A list of joining companions to be balloted for al the . March meeting , with a list of candidates , was then given in , and the chapter was closed according to ancient custom .

I he companions subsequently partook of one of the choice banquets for which the Thicket Hotel has obtained such a well deserved name amongst the members of the Craft and Arch . The repast having been thoroughly enjoyed , the usual toasts followed grace . In giving the toast ot "The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry , " the M . li . Z . said Masons were taught by the Sacred Volume , ( o which they all paid homage , to owe due allegiance to the head of the counlj-y .

In giving " The Prince of Wales , " Comp . CIIOWDKN , M . li . Z ., said they were also taught b y the same Sacred Volume lo pay homage to rulers and governors . Therefore , they paid homage to the Prince of Wales , not only as a prince , but more particularly as Grand Z . Since the accessicnof the Prince of Wales to the first chair in Masonry , Masonry had flourished and grown lo an immense extent under his patronage and sway , and the

companions would join with him in wishing that long might His Royal Highness guide their Masonic destinies . In proposing "The Health of the Karl of Carnarvon and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , " the M . li . Z . said this was the first time in lhc history of the West Kent Chapter that they had been honoured by the presence of Grand

Officers , and he hoped the companions would prove to them their sense of the honour and of their gratification wilh the performance of the ceremonies of the day . He could onl y say in addition to those few words that if these Grand Ollicers were specimens of all the Grand Ollicers , Masons might safely leave the conduct of their affairs to such able hands .

Comp . the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , in reply , said he was rather taken by surprise at being called upon to respond to this toast , Comp . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke being his senior officer , but at the same lime he could not help thanking the M . li . Z . extremely for the kind way he had put the toast and the very kind words in which he had introduced il , and the companions for the hearty way they had received it . With regard to himself it was a great