Craft Masonry.

Doric Lodge , No . 2359 . On Saturday , the 14 th instant , the usual meeting of the above lodge was held at the Didsbury Hotel , Didsbury . Bro . J . M . Veal , VV . M ., presided , and there wis a good gathering of members . The second tracing board was explained by Bro . Fred . Stretch , P . M .. ' n s most admirable manner .

The following brethren were present : Bros . ] . M . Veal , W . M . ; lohn Walker , ¦ * W . ; Joseph Ward , Sec : G . S . Smith , P . G . Onr * ., D . C . ; W . W . Wilkinson , YC ,.: Fredl * . ] . Brundrett , Org . ; Hy . Sinter . Stwd . 'j G . A . Myers . P . P . G . D . C . ; Kied Stretch , Chas . L . Paine , Chas P" * r , las . Sharpl is , H . A . Kay , VV . Barker , E . VV . Rowsell , W . H . Moss , and G . II . Metcalf . Bro . J . Ridford , P . M . 33 d , was a visitor .

James Terry Lodge , No . 2372 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 12 th ins'ant , at ( he Four Swans' Hotel , Waltham Cross , when Bro . VV . Pennefather Warren was installed as VV . M . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., rendered the installation ceremony- One initiate was made and two brethren were passed . The W . M . presented a valuable Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . R . Middlehurst on the termination of his Mastership . The W . M . also presented a gold jewel to Bro . J . Tydeman , who has been Secretary

to the lodge since its inception . Letters regretiinir inabi . ity to attend were read , amongst nthirs , from Bros . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., and C . E . Keyser , P . P . G . W . The following btfthien were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Middlehurst , P . P . G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; H . E . Cole , S . W . : F . Godfree , J . VV . ; Wm . Metcalfe , P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Joseph Ttdeman , P . P . G . P . Essex , Sec ; G . S . Melcalfe , S . D . ; VV . G . Tydeman , J . D . ; Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B . England . D . C ; J . Findlay , A . D . C ; R . Tuffee . Org . ; F . E . Abbott , l . G . ; F . C . Smith , P . M ., and VV . Phipps , Stwds . ; and A . G . Young , Tyler .

The banquet was held m the evening , Bro . Tydeman being the caterer , and the musical arrangements were in the hands of liro . Emerson , Org . 45 .

Hadrian Lodge , No . 2483 . The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Drill Hall , Pevensey , on Wednesday , the nth inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Hro . H . J . Capon , who was supoorted by Bros . Maj . E . W . Stillwell , I . P . M . ; R . Francis , S . W .: W . R . Griffin , J . W . •F . VV . Pawson , Chap . ; A . Gnslin-r . Treas . ; VV . Trigger , Sec ; F . Russell . S . D . ; F . C Golden , J . D .: J . Wood , I . G . ; G . Nicholson , Stwd . ; and J . B . R . Bays , Tyler . The following members of the lodge

were also present , viz .: Bros . S . G . R . Coles , II . Russell , B . J . Hewitt , W . Rutter , VV . N . Oldham , J . Sargent , J . Duly , Thos . Beecham , and E . A . Hookey . The visitors included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . ; VV . A . Waters . W . M . 341 j H . M . Williams , W . M . 271 ; R . Hughes , P . M . 11 X 4 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . B . Fosier , P . M . I 1 S 4 ; C . j . Ticehurst , VV . M . 40 ; T . 1 . Lyne , VV . M . 851 ; George Cole , P . M . 163 C , P . P . G . Org . ; A . Lloyd , W . M . 51 , P . P . G . D . C . ; B . VV . Drury , W . M . 315 ; F . B . Sutton , W . M . 1110 ; J . Easton , P . M . 1110 , P . P . G . Org . ; I . Creiirhton , P . M . 1 no ,

P . G . Std . Br . ; H . thwaites , mo ; F . Pike , mo ; G . Fowler , P . M . 1110 ; and E . Chappell , 141 . General regret was expressed that Bro . W . E . Morrison , formerly Mavor of Eastbourne , was absent owing to illness . Mr . A . C . Dynham was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by thc VV . M . Bro . Richard Francis was installed VV . M . for the enduing year , the ceremony

being impressively performed by Bro . Maj . E . VV . Stillwell . The newly-installed VV . M . then apnointed his officers as fallows : Bros . Henry J . Capon , [ . P . M . ; VV . Robert Griffin , S . W . ; Fred . Russell , J . W . ; Albert Gisling , Prea-. ; Mij . K . VV . Stillwell , P . M ., Sec ; F . C . Golden , S . D . ; James Wood , J . D . ; George NichoKon , I . G . ; William Epps Morrison , D . C . ; Rev . F . VV . Pavison , Chap . ; S . G . R . Cole , Org . ; \ V . Rutter and W . N . Oldham , Stewards ; and | . B . R . Bays , Tyler .

The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren sat r * own loan elegant banquet , under the presidency of ihe W . M ., Bro . Richard Francis , who was supported by the Past Masters and several Prov . Grand Officers . The loyal toasts were honoured , after which the . VV . M , suSmitted " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bros . Major E . VV . Stillwell , G . Stwd ., and V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., responded .

In submitting " Ihe M . W . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Prov . G . M . of Sussex , " the VV . M . expres ed the hope that the brethren would give the Duke a very hearty reception in November , when the P . ovincial Grand Lodge would be held at Eastbourne . The VV . M . next proposed "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which received acknowledgments from Bros . J . Creighton , P . G . Std . Br ., and A . Lloyd , P . P . G . D . of C '

The I . P . M ., Bro , H . J . Capon , in submitting the toast of the evening— " The Worshipful Master "—said he had known Bro . Francis for many years , and had seen his excellent woik in the lodge . As S . D . and S . VV . Bro . Francis had acquitted himself adnirably , and he believed he could be equally zealous and successful as VV . M . He expressed thc hope that the officeis would rally round their newly-installed VV . M ., and give him that able support which had been accorded to him during his own jear of ollice .

The W . M , who was warmly received , briefly acknjwledned the toas * . Bro . H . J . Capon submitted "The Initiate , " to which Bro . A . C . Dynham re sjoniied , "Tne Entered Apprrniire ' s Song" being ably rendered by Bro . John Easier . Other toasts were given by the W . M ., Bros . C . J . Ticehurst and F . li . Sutton esponJing on behalf of "The Visitors ; " Bros . Major E . W . Stillwell and H . ]

t . ' anon f r " The Past Masters ; " and Bros . W . R . Grilfin and F . Russell on behalf of "TheOfficers of the Lodge . " I he Tyler ' s toast brought the happy gathering to a close . During the evening vecal selections were tastefully rendered by Mdme . Whitfield Rose , Mr . W . B . Nurse , and Bro . A . C Dynham , the duties of accompanist bring in the hands of Bro . E . VV . Wheeler .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Bisley Chapter , No . 2317 . The lirst meeting of this flourishing chapter , after the summer recess , took plac ; at the Masonic Hall , Woking , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . Present : Comps . Major G . Collins , P . G . S . B ., M . E . Z . ; C . F . Passmore , P . G . S . B ., H . ; J . Webb , J . j J . H . S . Lancaster , I' . Z ., P . P . G .-.. B ., S . E . j | . J . Black , S . N . j J . VV . 11 . Littleboy , P . S . ; . 1 ; H . Askham , P . '/ .., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; A . II . Gale , D . C ; C Pulman , LP . / .., I ' . P . G . P . Soj . j A . M . Kennett , A . li . Clinton , and J . B . Wood . Visitors : Comps . ¦< •F . Gould , P . Z . i ) 2 , P . A . G . Suj . Eng . j VV . Dix , II . J . Bidwell , R . J . Hunt , and E . J . Madley , all of the Abbey Chapter , No . 2120 .

Ballots were taken for Bros . Harold Burgess Osburn , Surgeon , Bagshot , of thc "order Lodge , No . 2475 j and William Simpson Jackson , Superintendent Boys' Home , " 'andswortn Common , uf St . John ' s Lodge , No . 15 G 4 , which proving satisfactory , and Hro . ( Jsliurn being in attendance , he was exalted in admirable style by the M . li . Z . and oljcers of the chapter . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation , and all buainess beinu concluded , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . The M . E . Z ., who had travelled specially from Bath in order to preside at the meetln g , and was returning thc same nignt , rented from the banquet at an early hour , though n » t without receiving the hearty plaudits of the companions , which he very feelingly a < " !< nowledged .

The chair was then assumed by Comp . C . Pulman , I . P . Z ., and the remainder of "ie toasts followed . u . Comps . U . F . Gould replied for "The Grand Officers , " J . U . S . Lancaster for 'he Provincial Grand Oflicers , " C Pulman for " The Past First Principals , " H . J . "idiyell for " The Visitors , " and the newly-exalted companion for himself . . The proceedings throughout were of the most enjoyable character , and terminated lv | th some excellent sungs and recitations , which were vjry greatly appreciate J by all "¦ "io had the good | lortune to be present .

Royal Arch.

Warrant Officers Chapter , No . 2346 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on Monday , the o'h inst . The business was to exalt Bro . Walter Eckstein Bailev . of Lodge No . 23 *;') , and to instal the Principals . Bro . Bailey was exalted hy the M . E . Z ., Comp . Gardiner , in a manner which impressed the candidate very much as well as the other companions present . Comp . Gardiner installed his successor , Comp . Alfred Molony , into tie . chair of M . E . Z . in a verv able manner , and Comp . Molony performed the same office for his success ™ , Comp . Puirh , as 11 ., whil- the latter installed Comp . Cook into the chair of I . After the installation the M . E . Z ., Comp . Molony ,

presented a P . Z ' s . jewel to Comp . Gardiner on the termination of his year of office , informing him that the jewel had been unanimously voted to him by the companions as a token of their esteem and regard and hoped he would live long to wear it , both with satisfaction to himself and credit to the Craft , of which he wis such a firm supporter . Comp . Gardiner thanked th » companions for their kindness and assured them he should prize the jewel dearly , and felt highly honoured on receiving this tribute of goodwill from his companions . The officers were then invested as follows : Comp . Richard Jennincs , P . Z .. Treas . : M . A . Mclnerny , P . Z ., Scribe E . : VV . A . Greene , Scribe N . ; T . K . Pearce , P . S .: ] . P . Newsham , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; J . II . Simpson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; A . J . Williamson , D . C ; and I . Lackland , Janitor .

The chapter was then closed , and the co'noanio-i = ; ai | ourncd to an excellent banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , when the following companions were present : Comps . A . Molony , M . E . Z . ; C . A . Pugh , II . : G . Cook . J . ; H . Gardiner , l . P . Z . ; Mclnerny , P . Z ., S . E . ; Jenning-s , Treas . ; Greene . S . N .: Pearce , P . S . ; Newsham , Parry , Edis Benstead , McGill , A-mold , Jinks , Wool , Howe , Meier , Dent . Shelbourne , and Bailey . Visitors : The M . E . Z , Comps . J . Cook , J ., and Field , S . E ., all of 907 ; G .

Holland , M . E . Z . elect 1 O 04 ; and G . Schultz , 1829 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The M . E . Z ., the I . P . Z ., the Candidate , and the Visitors all suitably replied to their respective toasts , the intervals being interspersed with songs and recitations by the fjllowinj-: Comps . Gardiner . Howe , Pugh , Shelbourne , and Bailey . The Janitor ' s toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a clos " .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Stamford Lodge , No . 146 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham . on Monday , the i ( jth instant . The lodge was opened by Bro . Fred Broadsmith , P . S . G . W ., W . M . The minutesof the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year proved favourable tn Bro . E . G . Parker , S . VV . Bro . J . Ferguson was elected Treasurer ; Bros . Dykes , J . O ., and Hampson , Auditors ; with Bro . Alfred Huxley , Tyler .

The following brethren were present : Bros . F . Broadsmith , P . G . W ., W . M . ; E . G Paiker , S . VV . ; R . Stephenson . J . VV .: S . Thompson . P . M . j J . Shaw , S . O . ; VV 0 > kes , J . O . ; J . S . Derbyshire . G . S . Smith , P . A . G . Org . ; A . VV . Boucher , J Ferguson , A . Morgenthallcr , T . Nicholson , and Alfred Huxley , Tyler .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesdav , the 17 . I 1 instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . G . T . Peall , W . M . ; C Smith , S . W . ; R . P . Upton , J . W . j J . VV . Clarke , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec * . ; R . Eddie , S . D . ; VV . Rapley . J . D . 1 A . F . Ilardyment , l . G . : R . W . Nicole , C G . Nicole , H . Rockham , E . A . War-staff , W . A . Goring , W . G . Carrington , G . Gregory , P . M . ; J . Amand . and 11 . B , Harding , P . M .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in t"e Second Degree , and Bro . G . C Nicole having answered the questions , it was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Nicole being the candidate . The lodge being resumed in the . Second Degree , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Upton acting as W . M . elect . Bros . C . G . Nicole and II . Rackham were elected members of the lodge . Bro . C . Smith was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 17 G 7 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the lfith inst , at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . W . B . Neville , VV . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . VV . ; J . H . Neville , J . W . ; George Read , P . M .. P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Preceptor ; R . 11 . Williams , Deputy Preceptor ; Battcrsby , Asst . Sec . ; Rumbal , S . D . ; Chas . Ortner , J . D . ; Lewis Beale , I . G . j Thwaites , Stwd . ; C . A . Walters . P . M . •A . Williams . P . M . : C . G . Hate , P . M . ; Dresden , P . M . ; Pringle , Taylor , Bell , Hendy , Scale , Clayton , McLellan , Pope , Larter , and Mackenzie .

The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pope , being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The VV . M . then proceeded tn install Bro . J . 11 . Neville as W . M ., the whole ceremony being performed in a specially accurate and impressive manner . Bros . Cooke and Mayer were elected members . Bro . Neville was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his excellent working as Installing Master . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , thc 13 th inst ., at thc Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Benedetti , M . E . Z .: Cureton , H . j Dawson , J .: T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; K . | . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Salmon , S N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Wills , Telling , North , and Willcox .

The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wills personating the candidate . Comp . Cureton , II ., was elected M . E . Z . lor the next meeting . The installation of H . was rehearsed by Comp . Stone , S . E ., M . E . Z . 1275 . After "' Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed . The chapter was placed at the disposal of thc M . E . Z . of the Selwyn Chapter , No . 1901 , on Friday , '; hc 27 th inst .

A co NIK 1 'KM ei-: oi' DKI . KOATKS frcm the several Boards of Guardians in the counties of Deiby , Leicester , Lincoln , Nottingham , and Rutland was heid in the Mechanics' Institute , Derby , on Wednesday , when Bro . the Dukeof Devonshire presided , and delivered a very interesting address on thc Aged Poor . Till ' . SIIKIKVALTV . — The master , wardens , and court of assistants of the Leathersellers' Company have resolved to accompany Mr . Alderman Pound , their past master , to the Guildhall and buck on the occasion of his inauguration as Sheriff on the 28 th

inst . A number of influential persons have accepted invitations to thc inaugural breakfast , which is to take place at Lcathersellers' Hall . Mr . Alderman and Sheriff-Elect Pound has appointed as his chaplain the Rev . Dr . Povah , rector of St . Olave , Hartstreet , with Allhallmvs Staining , and Rural Dean ; anil , as readers of the City Press are aware , the Rev . John Robertson , M . A ., vicar of St . Mary , Kilburn—the district in which the Sheriff-Elect resides—has been appointed chaplain to Mr . Sheriff-Elect Cooper . We

are gratified to learn that the movement set on foot in Aldgate for thc presentation t > Mr . Sheriff-Elect Pound of his official badge and chain has been mest heartily taken up by the Alderman ' s constituents . Already upwards of ^ , 200 has been subscribed . The Alderman has selected the de-sign , and the chain is to be made by Mr . G Kenning , of Little Br . tain . Subscriptions for thc badge lo be p-esentcd to Mr . Sheriff-Elect Cooper are also being freely contributed . —City Press .