Royal Arch.

The chapter being opened , the minutes were confirmed , and Bro . J . J- Wedgwood , M . D ., W . M . United Service Lodge , was duly exalted by the M . E . Z . in the chair . Comp . Funstan , P . Z ., was presented with a handsome jewel in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . Convocation was then closed , and a pleasant evening followed , several companions rendering some excellent musical selections .

Provinciall Meetings.

Provinciall Meetings .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The annual convocation was held on Thursday , the ioth instant , when there was a good gathering of members present . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . John Duckitt , Z ., Comp . M . Corbitt , P . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . R . Whitfield , H . ; J . McCulloch , T . ; J . Spearman , P . Z . 4 S 1 ; VV . F .

Cannon , H . 4 S 1 ; E . Dunford , Z . 406 ; VV . M . Lyon , H . 40 6 ; John Nesbit , H . 24 ; M . H . Dodd , P . Z . 240 ; VV . Brown , S . E . j W . M . Pybus , S . N . ; Wm . Richardson , P . S . ; T . R . Jobson , 1 st A . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; H . Carrick , E . Ark ' ley , R . Stewart , R . H . Holme , and others . The ballot was taken for Bro . Edwin Perry , 4 S , who was elected . The installation of the three Principals

followed—Comps . R . Whitfield , as Z . ; J . McCulloch , H . ; and W . Brown , J . The Installing Principals were Comps . M . Corbitt , P . Z- ; R . Whitfield , P . Z . ; and J . McCulloch , H ., after which the investment of the officers was proceeded with as follows : Comps . M . Corbitt , Treasurer ; W . M . Pybus , Scribe E . ; VV . Richardson , S . N . ; T . R . Jobson , Prin . Soj . ; H . Carrick , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; R . Stewart , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and Joshua

Curry , Janitor . The M . E . Z . appointed Comp . R . H . Holme as Steward for the year . A candidate was proposed for exaltation , and the visitors having - tendered their congratulations , the chapter was closed . The annual banquet was held afterwards , and all the companions attended . An enjoyable evening was spent , the usual Masonic toast list and the agreeable harmony of the musical portion contributing to the intellectual feast .

WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the nth instant . There were present Comps . J . Paterson , Z . ; Chas . Gowan , H . ; and VV . C Johns , j . j supported by the officers and members of the chapter . The minutes were read and confirmed , and two

candidates were balloted for and exalted . It being also the annual chapter for installing the Principals , Comps . C . Gowan was installed Z . ; W . C . Johns , H . ; T . Hrakenridge , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; G . Starkey , S . N . ; Wm . Bewlay , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Allinson , P . S . ; R . Shepherd , and J . Thompson , A . S . ' s ; W . J . Tyson and S . Hinde , Stwds . ; and J . Casson , Janitor . The Installing Chiefs were Comps . J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., and Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P .

G . H ., and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to them for their services . The following companions were also present , viz .: Comps . Thos . Atkinson , P . Z . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , J . S . Moffatt , H . Ward , A . Ashmore , Spencer Broadbent , E . Loach , G . VV . Roll , and VV . Holloway . Two candidates were proposed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed , and the companions subsequently dined in the banquet hall .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

provincial / llieetiitgs . FRODSHAM . De Tabley Lodge ( No . 396 ) . —On Thursday , tne ioth inst ., the brethren of the above lodge , which meets at the Commercial Hotel , held their installation gathering . I he lodge was formed about 12 months ago to meet the requirements of Mark Masons living in the district , and ,

considering the difficulties which naturall y beset a new undertaking of this sort , it has made surprising progress , W'ing , in no small degree , to the zeal of Bro . G . H . Oanb y , the first W . M . There was a good muster of brethren , when Bro . H . E . Heywood was installed as W . M . •° r the ensuing year , Bros . Ashton and J . K . Digges being

respectivel y invested as Senior and Junior Wardens . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Danby , the retiring W-M ., assisted by Bro . S . W . Ramsden , P . M . of the Earl ° t Chester lodge . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren dined to gether , under the presidency of the newly-installed

YORK . York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The annual meeting for election of Master took place at the Freemasons' Hall , IJ micombe-st reet , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . h B . Whytehead , P . M , who was supported by the follow-? £ brethren : Bros . Col . R . G . Smith , D . P . G . M . : H . C

'ckersgill , S . W . ; W . Brown , J . W . ; F . VV . Halliwell , ^ M . O . ; G . Lamb , SO . ; Col . McGachen , J O . ; E . oretlire " ' J' Dmv > G - Balmford > P-M ., Org .. j and other 1 . . H - C Pickersgill was unanimously elected to the ¦ i ' ' and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was re-elected Treasurer . l , r D . P . G . M . was saluted , and thanked the brethren for u ' ? ir loyal reception of himself . fro I lod » e was trlen closed , and the brethren met at reesnrnent , where the usual toasts i \ e : e drunk .

co ^ y j Wl , Iis ' wife o £ Bro - Sil" George Willis , lately in > nou mand of , the southern district , was presented at Portsreco „ y " eslay afternoon , with a handsome clock in Pen < S 1 i !? , of the » race ancl c 0 lll'tesy with which she dis-Vrar ! •, P'tality of Government House during the five vvasnl husband ' s command . Bro . Sir George Willis the n P'' ? . sentecI with an illuminated record , on vellum , of exn ; ,-. T Ceed i " s at the banquet held in his honour at the * P » ation of his term of office ,

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M . ; J . Page , W . M . 753 , S . W . ; VV . J . Mason , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec ; R . H . Dillon , S . D . ; A . Pozzati , J . D . ; VV . T . Manktelow , I . G . ; H . J . Thomas , Stwd . j C . J . Biorn , P . M . 753 ; E . Wehrle , and J . R .

Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Wehrle having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted .

The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Wehrle candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Mason worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W ., Bro . Page , W . M . of the mother lodge , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the

officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . was passed , and entered on the minutes , for the efficient manner in which he had presided over the lodge for the first time . It was resolved that the Fifteen Sections be worked at an early date . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . — On Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge were participants of an intellectual Masonic banquet . Among those present were Bros . F . Robinson , P . M ., W . M . ; F . Oxley , W . M . 1306 , S . W . ; S . VV . Bull , J . W . ; J . Pringle , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M ., Sec ; F . Lancett , S . D . ; E . Seager , J . D . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Cotter ,

P . M . ; Money , P . M . ; and many others . Lodge being opened in the Three Degrees , Bro . Pringle , Preceptor , in his highly impressive and lucid manner , gave the Lecture on the third tracing board , and then proceeded to give an exposition of the Masonic alphabet , illustrated by diagrams . Bro . Pringle ' s graphic and precise mode of

explaining to the brethren a matter which is , perhaps , but imperfectly understood among large numbers of the Craft , did not fail to add to the respect in which he is held among Past Masters and other well-instructed brethren who from time to time submit themselves to his guidance . On Wednesday , the 30 th inst ., Bro . Oxley , W . M . 1306 , will work the installation ceremony .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 1 ith inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; W . G . Coat , S . W . ; H . D . Aslett , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; J . B . Corey , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M . j D . Stroud , P . M . j J . Cummings , P . M . j W . J . Coplestone ,

E . F . Nash , G . Stockwm , and H . Oliver . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Bro . Stroud having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , ancl the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . vl . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . D . Stroud , P . M ., who proceeded to the investiture of officers . The W . M . having risen , Bro . Coat was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE ( No . 1360 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , when there were present Bros . J . O'Connell , Prov . CO ., W . M . j A . E . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., S . W . j A . Higerty , P . M ., P . S . G . D ., J . W . ; G . King , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; VV . H . Wingfield , P . M ., Sec . ; March , S . D . ; Bond , J . D . ; Wing ,

I . G . ; G . Moorman , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; Magee , P . M . ; G . Carter , P . M . ; Holland , P . M . ; Hoez , P . M . ; Cross , P . M . ; Salter , Hullett , Wade , Cooke , Wright , Chapman , Morris , Driver , Burges , Shelly , Smart , Britten , Jolliffe , Holmes , Streeter , and Pillinger . The lodge having been opened , the ceremony of

installation was worked in its entirety , and the officers were appointed . Bro . Shelly was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation , and the same was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . returned thanks , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., W . M . ; J . Davies , Preceptor 17 S 9 , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor S 34 , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; O . W . Battley ,

S . D . ; J . Cruttenden , J . D . ; R . E . Cursons , I . G . ; A . Cadbury-Jones , Stwd . ; J . J . Thomas , W . M . 753 ; W . J . Mason , W . M . 1324 ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . elect 141 ; D . Stroud , W . M . 16 37 , P . M . 2045 ; VV . Death , W . M . 511 ; J . N . Joseph , A . J . Barradell , J . Van Praag , J . Corrie , E . Coleman , and W . J . Millington . Visitors : Bros . H . J . Thomas , 753 , and T . Jobson , S 34 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Lecture was worked by the following brethren : Bros . J . N . Joseph , O . W . Battley , E . Coleman , j . Cruttenden , C G . Wetzlar , J . Davies , and J . Sims . Bros . H . J . Thomas and Jobson were unanimously elected members . A cordial vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was unanimously passed to Bros . Read , Davies , Sims , and the brethren who

had worked the sections . Ihe compliment was acknowledged by Bros . Davies and Sims . It was announced that if the sum of £ 10 10 s . was paid to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution before the end of iSgi the lodge of instruction would become a Vice-President . It was unanimously voted , with considerable applause , that the amount be paid . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The Second and Third Lectures will be worked at the next meeting , the 21 st inst ., when Bro . Read will be W . M .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . Petch , W . M . j H . B . Harding , S . W . j R . Loomes , J . W . j C . M . Coxon , Sec . j J . Duncan , S . D . ; J . E . Sheffield , J . D . ; C . G . Gray , I ' . G . j T . Williams , R . VV . Nicole , S . Napper , Sutter , C . Isler , and J . M . Scarlett .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Nicole answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nicole candidate . Bro . Isler answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , ancl was entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raisingrehearsed , Bro . Isler candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Isler was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Harding was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Bros . Loomes and Gray were appointed to audit the accounts of the lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . S . Bromley , W . M . j J . Rowe , S . W . ; F . VV . Buxton , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting Secretary ; J . D . Graham , S . D . ; J . Woodward , J . D . ; W . Hoggins , I . G . ; T . C Seary , Org . ;

T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . E . Cursons , W . F . Bates , C . Lambert , R . Kirk , VV . Hancock , and VV . Lincoln . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . Bro . R . E . Cursons having offered himself as a candidate for initiation ,

the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . R . E . Cursons worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . Rowe , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —The first meeting after the vacation and removal of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Linsey , W . M . ; Fruen , S . W . ; Prince , J . W . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Linsey , Treas . ; J . H . G . Morgan , Sec ; Bilby , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Bolding , D . C ; Vickers , sen ., Vickers , jun .,

Petit , and Long . The lo'lge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section was worked by the Preceptor . The ceiemony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Morgan as candidate . Bros . Bilby , P . M ., Prince , and Smith ' were elected members of the lodge . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , W . M . j J . R . Roberts , S . W . j J . C . Conway , J . W . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tem . ); W . J . Mason , Sec . ; VV . R . Hatton , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; T . Treadwell , I . G . ; J . Gillingham , P . M . ;

F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; VV . Middlewick , T . Stentiford , H . Armfield , J . Powell , and M . Peters . Visitors : Bros . G . Cranlield and A . Drew . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . Chandler having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . F . L . Chandler candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . W . Middlewick candidate . Bros . G . Cranlield , 2045 , and A . Drew , 733 , were elected members . Bro . J . R . Roberts was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 G 73 ) .-The first meeting of the session was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . Gaze , W . M . ; A . Toulmein , S . W . ; Southwell , J . W . j H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor j Mapleton , Sec . ; Dent , S . D . ; Balcombe , J . D . ; Simmons , I . G . ; Burne , C . VV . C . Webb , S . L . Smith , Dr . Causton , Marshall , Vaizey , Godfrey ,

Gordon Smith , and Buckley . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . L . Smith acting as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . A . Toulmein was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and having appointed his officers in rotation , gave notice that the work would be the ceremony of passing and

the explanation of the second tracing board . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the following brethren were elected as the permanent officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Langton , Treas . j Burne , Hobbs , and Marshall , Preceptors j J . D . Langton and C VV . Mapleton , Secretaries j Dr . Causton , Eraser , and Webb , Committee j and S . L . Smith and Toulmein , Auditors . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hillier , W . M . j S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . W . j Oliver , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; VV . Payers , S . D . ; J . Wiggins ,

J . D . ; G . Vickery , I . G . ; T . Jobson , and J . H . ivlorrish . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Morrish acting as candidate . Bro . Williams offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a commendable manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 4 th Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Williams , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . Bro . S . Cochrane was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .