Instruction.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . ; J . B . Grieve , S . W . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D . ; W . Hancock , J . D . ; F . W . Cash , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . D . Graham , W . Brindley , C . A . Itter , James Woodward . C . Corby , C . Fox , J . Mitchell , R . W . Williams , L .

Gunzell , T . R . Beaufort , C . Lambert , F . M . Noakes , E . Nice , T . A . Dickson , W . Richards , A . Clark , and James Rowe . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Seconti Degree . Bro . C . Corby worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge called off and on . Bro . C . Corby having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , wasduly

questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . J . B . Grieve , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by fhe J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was ple ' ased to appoint his officers ir rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . C . Lambert , in accordance vvith Rule 11 , proposed that Bros . F . Kedge , T . A .

Dickson , and A . Clark be appointed Auditors to audit the accounts of this lodge of instruction—seconded by Bro . W . Williams , and carrried unanimously ; the Auditors' report to be read at the meeting to be held on the 27 th instant . Bros . W . Richards and F . M . Noakes having been voted Tellers , ballots then took place for two Subscriberships to one of the Masonic Institutions , vvhich were unanimously declared to be in favour of Bros . E . J . D . Bromley and J . Watts . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th " inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Brindley , P . M ., S . W . ; Green , jun ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . and S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Grist , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Ray , Taylor , Abbott . Mason , F . Purnell , Hill , Wombell , Edwards , Harvey , pnd J . Purnell . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Ray , a candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsal , Bro . Ray being the candidate . Bro . Abbott , " a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Abbott being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Brindley vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present ; Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; P . J . Davies , S . W . ; Lindfield , J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfond , P . M ., Sec . ; Cross , S . D . ; Altman , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Cliild , P . M . ; Game , P . M . ; Cantell , P . M . ; Jose , P . M . ; Cavers , Rogers , Hard ) - , Cockrell , Breitbart , Colwill , Head , Bonham , Whittle , and Gilbert .

The lodge vvas opened m due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hardy offering himself as candidate , answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Rogers , W . M . i 79 i , for the purpose o £ rehearsing the ceremony of installation . Bro . Austin vvas presented as W . M .

elect and invested his officers . He then vacated the chair , which Bro . Craggs occupied . After rising for the first time , the dues were collected . After rising for the second time , Bro , P . J . Davies vvas elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed . A ballot took place—for the second time since five weeks—for the Life Membership of one of the Charities , vvhich was in favour of Bro . Altman ,

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; W . G . Coat , S . W . ; E . Aslete , J . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas ., acting as Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; W . W . Williams , S . D . ; ] . Brown , J . D . ; Hopkins , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; D . Stroud , J . Wood , W . M . 1642 ; and Walden . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . W . Williams offering himself as a candidate for passing , vvas examined , and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . W . W . Williams candidate . Bro . D . Stroud offering himself asa candidate for raising , vvas examined , and entrusted . Lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in a perfect manner . Lodge vvas resumed to the Second

Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected , Bro . Coat vvas unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed . Announcement was made of the annual ball of the brethen of the mother lodge , to be held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew , on Friday , the 28 th inst . Tickets of Bro . F . W . Walden , 36 , Eyot Gardens , Chiswick .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 17 th instant . Present : Bros . Gibbs , W . M ., ; Wright , S . VV Steele , J . W . ; Kerry , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Folkard , I . G .-Johnson , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Partridge , Collick , Walker , Glover , Esling , Perkins , Hethrington , Burnett , Woods , Spencer , Coe , "Wildbore , and Shannaw . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last meeting

were read and confirmed . Bro . Gibbs then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Johnson in order to work the Third Degree ceremony . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Wildbore being a candidate to be raised , answered the usual questions , and retired . Bro . Burnett took his place , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Burnett being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and closed down to the First . Bro .

Andrews then worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and Bro . Walker worked thc 2 nd Section , assisted hy the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Collick was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wright , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . Spencer seconded , that the annual supper be held on the fourth Friday in February ; carried

unanimously . Bro . Esling proposed , and Bro . Walker seconded , that tickets for themselves and friends be presented to the Preceptor and Treasurer as a slight mark of appreciation for their services to the Iodge ; carried unanimously . The Committee for the revision of the by-laws arranged to meet at 6 . 30 on the 31 st inst ., and the Secretary vvas instructed to send a reminder . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" ot the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

A new patriotic song— "The Naval Brigade , " composed by Bro . Harry Hawkins , Org . 613 and 1313 , and sung by Signor Foli , Bros . Eaton Batty , Curtis D'Alton , and G . H . Snazelle vvith great success . The words are of a patriotic and popular character , and Bro . Hawkins has set them to a refrain at once martial , bold , and musical ; the compass being from B . natural to upper E ., a compass easily within the range of a baritone singer . Published by Reid Bros ., 436 , Oxford-street , London .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The installation meeting of the above chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the igth inst . Therewere present Comps . Herbert Cuff , M . E . Z . ; William Medwin , H . ; VV . F . Darnell , J . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; John Taylor , Scribe N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treasurer

T . S . Holland , ist A . S . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; Henry Birdseye , P . Z . ; Francis Orchard , A . W . Price , Dr . VV . A . Dingle , Alfred Cotton , and William Hawes . Visitors : Comps . James B . Reid , 22 ; Simeon Jacobs , P . Z . 134 S . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Andit Committee vvas received

and adopted . Comp . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., then proceeded to install the three Principals for the ensuing year , a ceremony which is always so ably performed by Comp . Copestick , with the valuable assistance of Comp . Henry Birdseye , P . Z . Comp . Medwin invested his officers as follows : Comps . Herbert Cuff , I . P . Z . ; VV . F . Darnell , H . ; John Taylor , J . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ;

Henry Hughes , Scribe N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treasurer ; T . S . Holland , P . S . ; W . R . Dixon , ist Asst . Soj . ; Francis Orchard , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Marsh , Janitor . The M . E . Z . then presented Comp . Herbert Cuff with a gold jewel , unanimously voted by the chapter in recognition

of the valuable services rendered to the Lion and Lamb Chapter during the past year . The death of three important members were notified to the chapter—Comps . T . C . Chapman , P . Z . ; E . F . Storr , P . Z . ; and T . Burdett Yeoman , one of the founders . It was proposed by the Treasurer , and carried unanimously , that letters of condolence should be sent to the friends of the deceased

companions . The companions afterwards dined together . The newlyinstalled M . E . Z ., Comp . William Medwin , presided . GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Chapter ( No . 213 ) . —A regular convocation was holden at the Masonic Temple , Le Marchant-street , on the 13 th inst . Present : Comps . Bickard , P . Z ., as Z . ; A . C Quick , H . ; T . Pengelley ,

J , ; P . Le Page , P . Z . ; H . Strickland , P . Z . ; Emra Holmes , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj . Cornwall ; R . Smythson , S . E . ; J . Sneath , S . N . ; J . Parsons , Treas . ; and a large number of companions . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed , and the following were duly elected , by ballot , for the ensuing year : Bros . A . C Quick , Z . ; T . Pengelley , H . ;

R . Smythson , J . ; T . M . Bickard , S . E . ; J . Sneath , S . N . ; J . Parsons , Treas . ; Palmer , Prin . Soj . ; and Biddiscombe , Janitor . Comps . Quick and Pickering were appointed Auditors . Comp . Le Huray , Z ., presided at the banquet , and a very agreeable evening was spent by the companions , who are always " happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "

BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter vvas held in the Masonic HaU , on the nth inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . Surgeon-Gen . T . Ringer , M . E . Z . ; Rev . John A . Lloyd , H . ; S . Loder , acting J . ; B . H . Watts , Treas . ; C Becket , S . E . ; J . Penly , S . N . ; Rev . S . G . Fraser , Prin . Soj . ; Rev . F . W . Macdonald , ist Asst . Soj . ;

Rev . J . C McConnell , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and H . Gulliford Hopkins . lhe minutes of previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . Herr Berndt vvas ably exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . M . by the M . E . Z ., after vvhich the following officers were duly installed and invested : —

Comps . Rev . John A . Lloyd , M . E . Z . ; C . Davis , H . ; J . Penly , J . ; B . H . Watts , Ireas . ; C . Becket , S . E . ; Rev . G . E . Gardiner , S . N . ; Rev . S . G . J . Fraser , Prin . Soj . ; Rev . F . M . Macdonald , ist Asst . Soj . ; Rev . J . C . McConnell , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and S . Bigwood , Janitor . The Treasurer ' s report was read and passed , after vvhich the chapter was closed in due form .

GLOUCESTER . — Royal Lebanon Chapter ( No . 493 ) . —The annual festival of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the nth instant . The officers of the chapter present were the following , namely , Comps . J . A . Matthews , Prov . G . ist A . Soj ., Z . ; H . Jeffs , P . Prov . G . J ., I . P . Z . ; F . W . Fisher , P . Prov . G . S . B ,, P . Z ., J . ; S . Bland , S . E . ; W . C Ferris , S . N . ;

and W . Renwick , Treas . ; and among those also present were Comps . Baron de Ferrieres , P . Z . 2 S , P . G . A . Soj . ; VV . Forth , P . Z . 82 , Prov . G . S . N . ; R . W . White , P . Z . 82 and S 39 , P . Prov . G . P . S . ; J . Bryan , X . S 39 , Prov . G . 2 nd A . Soj . ; C . L . Sweeting , P . Z . 92 ; W . R . Felton , J . S 2 ; J . A . Matthews , Org . 82 , Prov . G . Org . ; J . S . Carleton , 82 ; E . T . Bryant , S 2 ; J . H . Daniels , C . E . Quilter , W . C . Heane , H . J . Small , H . Blandford , T .

Algar , T . Barnes , H . J . J ew , H . J . Ferris , S . Bloodworth , H . Winfield , R . Albany , Grieve , and others . The officers invested were Comps . S . Moss , Z . ; F . W . Fisher , P . Z ., H . ; S . Bland , J . ; C . E . Quilter , S . E . ; R . J . Weston , S . N . ; VV . C . Heane , P . Soj . ; VV . C Ferris and J . Barnes , A . Sojs . ; and VV . Renwick , Treas . The ceremony of installing the Principals was performed by Comps . Forth and W . R . White .

MALTON . —King Edwin Chapter ( No . 660 ) . — On Tuesday , the nth inst ., the annual installation meeting in connection vvith the above chapter took place at the Masonic Hall . The Installing Master was Comp . John Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., and the officers inducted were as follows : Comps . W . Constable , I . P . Z . ; R . J . Smithson , M . E . Z . ; T . M . Goldie , P . G . Std . Br ., H . ; J . B . Nicholls ,

P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . ; A . W . Walker , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; R . G . Lucas , Scribe E . ; M . Williamson , Scribe N . ; J . Buckle , Principal Sojourner ; S . Tinsley and R . Bradley , Assist . Sojourners ; W . R . Metcalf , D . C . ; W . J , Marshall , Org . ; C R . Staniland , S . B . ; and W . Stockdale

, Janitor . Bro . William Alpheus Higgs , at the earnest solicitation of a large number of Liverymen , has consented to become a candidate for the office of Sheriff of London and Middlesex .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 * ! . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when the following companions were elected as Principals , namely : Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . n , P . P . G . R . Dorset , Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . < S , H . ; and Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . G . J . Middlesex , J . Thc chapter vvas opened in due form , and the minute ' s of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Donald Grant MacleodP . Z . S 42 P . D .

, , G . P . Soj . Burmah , being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the ballot vvas taken , and proving unanimous , Comp . Macleod vvas elected a member , who , on thanking the companions , said this was the first chapter of instruction he had ever attended , and expressed his satisfaction and approval at the way the ceremony had been rehearsed , and that he should avail himself of the opportunity of attending regularlv during his stay

in kngland on leave from his judicial duties in Burmah . The M . E . Z . rose for the second , third , and fourth times , and Comp . Dehane , S . E ,, announced that Comp . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . S ., had promised to attend on the first Friday in February and give a lecture o \ R . A . Masonry , and was requested to invite any companions who might like to hear the lecture to attend on that evening . After "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed . There vvill be no visitors' fee .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) , —This old lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , Holborn , on the nth inst ., when therewere present , among others , Bros . Dr . Helsham , P . S . G . W , Middlesex and Surrey , W . M . ; E . Hoare , P . G . O ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Holdgate , J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & C , P . M ., acting M . O . ( Hon . Member ); Dr . E . M ,

Lott , P . G . O ., & c , P . M ., Sec ; Hale , acting I . G . ; C F . Matier , P . G . W ., P . M ., & c . ( Hon . Member ); and oihers . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of VV . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Holdgate , J . VV . Bro . Farran vvas unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The election of T yler was

postponed . The by-laws were then revised , the most important alteration being the place and date of meeting— . " That in future the lodge shall meet at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the first Monday in November , January , and April , instead of the fourth Monday in November , January , and March , as heretofore . " A Past Master ' s jewel having been voted to the VV . M ., and a vote

of thanks passed to Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Secretary , tor his services in connection vvith the removal of the lodge and the drafting of the new by-laws , the lodge vvas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to banquet . A few toasts were subsequently given and loyally honoured .

HALIFAX . —Fearnley Lodge ( No . 58 ) . —The members of this lodge held a pleasant and successful meeting on Wednesday evening , the 12 th inst ., at the Freemasoas' Hall , for the purpose of installing * end investing the officers Ior the ensuing year . Tea was partaken of by a numerous gathering of the brethren . 'lhe lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . G . Lee , P . J . G . D ., and

the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . Ackroyd , vvas installed by Bro . H . S . Holdsworth , P . M ., Bro . J . Barker , P . M ., also taking part in the ceremony . 1 he officers were then invested as follows : Bros . J . G . Lee , I . P . M . ; C Greenwood , S . W . ; J . J . Green , J . W . ; W . D . Shoebridge , M . O . ; Walter Hanson , S . U . ; T . Woods , J . U . ; J . Barker , P . M ., Chap . ; G . Normanton , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Hodgson , R .

of M . j Morris , Sec ; Hallas , S . D . ; Rhodes , J . D . ; Pike , D . C . ; H . S . Holdsworth , P . M ., Org . ; Robertshaw , I . G . ; Wilson and Makie , Stewards ; and I * . Hodgson , Tyler . . BRIDGWATER . — Friendship , Unanimity , and Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 191 J . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 17 th inst .. at

the Royal Clarence Hotel , when Bro . j . LSuniUt , S . W ., was installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year , as successor to Bro . Col . VV . Long , the installing ceremony being performed by Bro . R . C . Else , the V . W . P . G . M . M . There was a good muster of brethren , including some from Taunton , Highbridge , Burnham , Weston-super-Mare , and Clevedon .

lhe VV . M . appointed and installed his officers for the ensuing year as follows-: Bros . J . A . Duckett , S . W . ; E . Fry Wade , J . VV . ; J . T . Dunford , M . O . ; G . B . Laffan , S . O . ; G . W . Strawbridge , J . O . ; Rev . C P . Winter , Chap . ; Evan R . Down , Ireas . ; T . Floyd Norris , R . M . ; F . J . Saunders , Sec ; J . G . Vile , S . D . ; B . C . Board , J . D . ; Dr . H . M . Kemmis , D . C . ; H . M . Marsh , Org . ; W . H . Zamlyn , I . G . ; W . Webber , Tyler .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE .-A meeting of this prosperous and distinguished conclave was held at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the 3 rd inst . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights Mickley , M . P . S . ; John Mason , V . E . Grand Chancellor , & c . ; H . J . Lardner , acting I . G . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., Grand I . G ., Ireas . ; E . ti . Thiellay , G . H ., P . M . P . S . ; T . C Walls , G . E ., P . M . P . S . ; H . H . Shirley , P . M . P . S . ; E . A .

Harris , J . Harris , A . Proudfoot , N . Prower , M . A ., W . VV Codd , Heard , W . Lake , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Several communications Irom absent members having been read , the conclave was closed according to ancient form , and the sir knights adjourned to the treemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet awaited them . I'he usual routine of toasts followed , and they were duly and heartily received .

HOLLOWAY s PILLS AND OINTMENT . —Glad Tidings—Some con . stitutions have a tendency to rheumatism , and are , throughout the year , borne down by its protiacted tortures . Let such sulFerera bathe tlie allected part with warm brine , and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment . They vvill lind it ihe best means of lessening their agony , and , assisted by Holioway ' s Pills , the surest way ot their disease

overcoming . More need not be said than toreqnest a few days' trial of this safe and soothing treatment , by vvhich the disease will ultimately be completely swept away . Pains that vvould make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holioway ' s easy and inexpensive remedies , which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calming the excited nerves , —[ ADVT , ]