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 . Carlo Grassi , W . M . ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . W . ; G . F . Swan , l . VV . ; James Rowe , S . D . ; ' J . D . Graham , J . D . ; H . G . Marsden , i . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . H . Reynolds , aclirg as Sec . ; Geo . Restall , B . Solomon , E . Faulk , Walter Hancock , and W . Proudfoot .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . G . Restall having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . relnarsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Hancock offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodje opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed

the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . J . 1 ) . Bromlev , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . ; Hubbard , S . W . ; Dresden , ] . W . ; Craggs , S . D . ; J . H . Neville , J . D . ; Wildes , I . G . ; ] . Davis , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Keene , R . H . Williams , Heath , and C . Woods . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Keene answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Secilhd Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The 5 th and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Davis , assisted by Bro . Craggs and the brethren respectively . Lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Davis , assisted by the brethren and Bro . Cochrane respectively . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . A . Hardv , W . M . ; Dresden , S . W . ; Klein , J . W . ; J . Davits , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Speigel , P . M ., S . D . ; Stanley , | . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; and T . H . Wood . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional

history in a very impressive manner . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the 1 hird and Second Degrees . Bro . Dresden , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . On this occasion the lodge was honoured by Bro . Cochrane , P . M ., acting as candidate . The Fifteen Sections will be worked on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., Bro . John Davies being W . M . ; Bro . George Read , P . M ., S . W . ; and Bro . S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . VV . G . Coat , W . M . ; J . Brown , S . W . ; D . Aslett , I . W . ; E . Avling , Preceptor ; A . ' W lliams , Sec ; J . H . Wood , S . D . ; Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Purdue , P ' . M . ; F . Craggs , C . Hatt , H . F . Williams , and Edmonds ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes

of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were then worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Speigel , P . M . Bro . C . Hatt offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Hatt answered the usual questions hading to the Second Degree . Bro . Edmonds was unanimously elected a member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . J . Brown was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LOUG H BO RO UG H LODG E—A mccti ng of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . Russell , VV . M . ; Steele , S . W . ; Hsling . j . W . ; Lissimore , S . D . ; Folkard , J . D . ; Pennaill , I . G . ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Walker , Price , Coe , Gaze , Gibbs , Burnett , Pugh , Beavan , Green , Keene , and stubbs . The lodge \ va 3 opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Russell then vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . Westley , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Beavan , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising , with the traditional history , was very correctly and impressively rendered by the W . M ., Bro . Westley , with Bro . Becvan as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Walker worked the and Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose

for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Sieele , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the first Monday in November ; the 24 th inst . being appropriated to the working of the Fifteen Sections , and the following Monday being Preceptor ' s night . Bro . Steele thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary called attention to the time of meeting being altered for next Monday to 7 p . m ., in place of 7 . 30 . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( NO . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel , when there were present Bros . A . Buvcv , W . M . j F . Snowden , S . W . j C . Powling , J . W . ; W . } . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; Charles Hind , Sec . ; C . Hind , S . D . ; P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , J . D . ; C . D . Mears , S . W . 1076 , I . G . ; Carter , Tyler ; and Wm . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being about to be rehearsed , the Preceptor offered himself as the candidate . TI . e questions wcreput and answered , and he was entrusted and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , when the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . The Preceptor then explained the second tracing board . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . It was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Hind

, that Bro . C . D . Mears , S . W . 1076 , be admitted a member of this lodge of instruction—carried . Bro . Mears returned thanks . It was proposed by Bro . Greig , and seconded by Bro . Powling , that the S . W . occupy the chair at the next meeting—Tuesday , the 1 st prox . —carried . Bro . Snowden returned thanks , and promised to rehearse the initiation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., when there were present among others Comps . Cleghorn , M . E . Z . ; Staley , H . ; Rest , J . ; Davis , S . E . ; E . A . Harris , S . N . ; Kimpton , P . S . ; Isaacson , ist Asst . Soj . ; T . Davis , I . P . Z . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Hoi brook , P . Z . ; T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . ;

N . Moss , P . Z . ; W . Codd , H . Harris , Hardy , and others . The minutes of the previoirs convocation having been read and confirmed , and a notice of motion to increase the annual subscription having been given by the Second Principal , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The numerous toasts were given from the chair pertinently , but commendably brief . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Royal Arch.

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held on Wednesday at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Comps . F . D . R . Copestick , M . E . Z . ; W . F . Darnell , H . ; John Taylor , J . : George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Henry Hughes , Scribe N . ; T . S . Holland , P . S . ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle ,

VV . R . Dixon , C . J . Harmsworth , J . Kent , and G . Cotton . Visitor : Comp . George Augustus Taylor , P . Z . 22 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the audit meeting was appointed to be held on the first Monday in December . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . VV . F . Darnell ,

M . E . Z . ; John Taylor , H . j T . S . Holland , J . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., Sciibe E . ; Henry Hughes , Scribe N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . R . Dixon , P . S . ; Orchard , ist A . S . ; and C . J . Harmsworth , 2 nd A . S . The chapter was then closed , after which the companions dined together , Comp . F . D . R . Copestick presiding .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Chapter ( No . 4 S ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when there was a fair attendance . In the absence of Comp . J . G . Smith , M . E . Z ., the duties were undertaken by Comp . M . Corbitt , P . Z . ; assisted by Comps . J . Moult , H . ; John Duckitt , J . ; Robert Whitfield , S . E . ;

W . Richardson , as S . N . ; A . Simpson , P . S . ; VV . Brown , ist A . S . ; E . Arkley , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and others . Amongst the visiting companions were Comps . R . Hudson , P . G . Swd . Br . England , Prov . G . S . E . ; John Spearman , P . Z . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . H . Northumberland ; Barker , P . Z . 124 ; and others . Bros . Edmund Carr , 4 S , and T . R . Jobson , 1664 , were

exalted as companions by Comp . M . Corbitt , after which the installation of the Principals took place , Comp . John Moult being installed as M . E . Z ., and Comp . J . Duckitt as H ., the duties of both being performed in an admirable manner by Comp . R . Hudson , P . G . Swd . Br ., Prov . G . S . E . Comp . J Duckitt installed Comp . R . Whitfield into the chair of J . The other officers were afterwards invested ,

viz . : Comps . Jas . McCulloch , S . E . ; Wm . Brown , S . N . ; H . F . Dryden , P . S . j Wm . Richardson , ist A . S . ; J . Patterson , 2 nd A . S . ; M . Corbitt , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and J . Curry , Janitor . The chapter having been closed in due form , the companions adjourned to the refreshment room , and partook of the annual banquet .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual meeting for installing the principals of this chapter was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., when Comps . VV . B . Cowman , H ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., was installed Z . ; J . Paterson , P . G . D . C , H . ; Chas . Gowan , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; Geo . Ryrie , S . N . ; VV . Bewlay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Rev . J . Anderson ,

P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; VV . C . Johns , P . S . ; . Thomas Allison , ist Asst . S . ; G . H . S . Smith , 2 nd Asst . S . ; and John Casson , P . G . Janitor , Janitor . The Installing Principals were Comps . Ed . Tyson , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; and Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . The following were also present , viz .: Comps . Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G .

Swd . Br . ; L . Ward , R . ; Tyson , H . Ward , T . Brakenridge , W . H . Bewlay , J . S . Moffat , Geo . Starkey , G . W . Roll , A . Walter , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Thos . Mandle , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; ' Jos . 0 . Scott , 2 nd Asst . S . 371 ; Jas . Dickinson , S . N . 371 ; and others .

With a vote of thanks to the installing chiefs , and one proposition , the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the banquet hall , where an excellent spread awaited them , provided by mine host of the Black Lion Hotel , and a very pleasant evening was spent , with toast and song .

CROYDON . —George Price Chapter ( No . 2096 ) . —The first regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . There were present Comps . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . A . G . D . C . Surrey , Z . ; J . D . Langton , P . A . G . S . Surrey , H . ; J . S . Fraser , P . P . A . G . S . Middlesex and Essex , J . ; A . S . Brown , S . E . ; A . Adams , Treas . ; M . L . Levey , P . S . ; F . CambridgeP . G .

, Org . Surrey , and G . Smith , Asst . Sojs . ; F . West , P . G . S ., P . G . H . Surrey ; G . Price , P . G . Treas . Surrey ; and C . Holden . Visitors : Comps . J . Hooke , Z . 463 , P . G . S . Surrey ; and L . Baker , 1 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for several brethren , and two of them being present—Bros .

D . Guedalla and F . VV . Leaver , of the George Price Lodge —were exalted . The by-laws , drawn up by the Committee appointed for that purpose , were submitted and approved , Comp . George Price , P . G . Treas . Surrey—after whom the chapter is named—was unanimousl y elected an honorary member . The M . E . Z . having expressed his wish to act as Steward at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic

Institution for Girls , was appointed to represent this chapter . After other business , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet table . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Comps . F . West , F . W . Leaver , and G . Smith . Comp . F . Cambridge presided at the piano .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . S o ) .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ,, at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . T . C . Edmonds , 890 , S . N . 1507 , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . S . 975 , H . ; C . R . Wickens , P . S . 704 , J .: H . E . Dehane , H . 890 , 1 st A . S . 862 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 890 , S . N . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , P . S . ; M . Speigel , 834 , ist A . S . ; P . Z . s : J . Smith , S 90 ; J . Davies Sims

733 5 J- , S . N . 834 ; F . E . Vowler , 1043 ; J . N . Watts , S . E . 1196 ; and VV . J . Mason , 132 S . Visitor : Comp . G . March , 733 . Ihe chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , March being candidate . A vote of thanks was passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Comp . Dean for rehearsing the ceremony for the first time in this chapter of improvement . Comp . March , after the ballot proving unanimous , was elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 284 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , when there were present Bros . Fidler , W . M . ; Gilling , S . W . ; Rev . C H . Roberts , J . W . ; Webb , S . O . ; Metcalfe , Knightley , Sharpe , Oddy , Barnes , Pinder , Dance , H . V . Clements , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; P . J . Dunbar , P . M ., P . G . M . S . ; and J . D . Birkin , P . M ., G . M . S . Visitors Bros . Linzell and Garrod .

The installation ceremony was performed in a very perfect and impressive manner by Bro . Linzele . Bro Percy Gilling , after being installed , invested his officers as follows : Bros . Roberts , S . W . ; Webb , J . W . ; C . Handley , M . O . ; C . Sharpe , S . O . ; J . Handley , J . O . ; C . J . Knightley , Treas . ; J . Oddy , Reg . of Marks ; J . D .

Birkin , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Metcalf , S . D . ; M . J . Barnes , J . D . ; J . Pinder , I . G . ; and L . Domorazek , S . W . S . After the investiture of the officers , the W . M ., Bro . Gilling , presented in the name of the lodge a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . A . G . Fidler , who returned his warmest thanks to the brethren for the very handsome jewel they had presented to him .

At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren present adjourned to the banqueting room , when the beautiful repast prepared by Bro . Smithers was done ample justice to .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , High Holborn , on Friday , the 14 th inst . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights J . B . Glenn , Eminent Commander ; J . H . Dodson , ist Captain ; Alfred Tisley , 2 nd Captain ; VV . Paas , P . E . C , P . G . B . B ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C ., P . G . C . G ., Reg . ; H . J . Lardner , C of L . ; G . Gravely , I . P . E . C ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C ; Wood ; N .

Prower , M . A . ; L . Steele , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight Dodson was elected Eminent Commander for the year ensuing , and Sir Knight W . Paas re-elected Treasurer . Sir Knights Prower , Maple , and Slater were elected as Auditors . A Past Commander ' s jewel was then unanimously voted to the outgoing E . C .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sub . Prior ; A . Williams , P . E . C ; W . Roebuck , P . G . H ., P . E . C ; Freer , Berridge , P . E . C ; and others . The encampment was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The customary toasts . followed .

WIGAN . — Faith Preceptory ( No . 41 ) . — The usual meeting of this preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the E . C , Sir Knight VV . M . Wylde , Sir Knight Wm . Johnson , P . E . C , took the baton , and opened the preceptory . After the muster roll was called and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Comp . Wm . Taberner , of

the Lindsay Lodge , No . 1335 , and being unanimous he was admitted and duly installed and saluted as a K . T . The other officers present were Sir Knights G . L . Campbell , P . E . C ; J . D . Murray , P . E . C , Vice-Chancellor , Reg . ; T . P . Simpson , Marshal ; J . G . Christian , Sub-Marshal ; and A . H . Crossley , P . E . C . Letters of apology were received by the E . C . from Sir Knights W . M . Wylde , Wm . Goodacre , R . B . Seddon , and S . A . Oliver , P . E . C , Treas . The encampment was closed in due form .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

ADONIRAM CHAPTER ( No . 101 ) . —The first meeting since the consecration of the above chapter was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 8 A , Red Lion-square . In the unavoidable absence of the M . W . S ., Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., the chair was most ably filled by Bro . C H . Driver , 32 ° . There were present Bros . Col . Adair , 33 ; Altred Williams 30 Treas . ; C .

, , Fitzgerald Matier , 32 ° , Recorder ; Robert Berridge , 30 ° , ist General ; James Moon , 30 , 2 nd General ; Dr . Lott , 30 , Org . ; J . Vincent , Dr . Stewart , 32 ; George Kenning , 30 ; Rev . James Nelson Palmer , M . A ., Col . Aubrey W . O . Saunders , Major-General Robert Henry Cunliffe , Fredk . Irotman Bennett , Bryant , Taylor , Grimwade , and others , lheminutesof the last meeting—iuh February—were

read and confirmed . Bio . William Shakespere Webster was peifected . Bros . Sir Richard N . Howard , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . Weymouth , Rev . James Nelson Palmer , M . A ., Col . Aubrey W . O . Saunders , Major-General Robert Henry Cunliffe , and Fredk . Trotman Bennett were admitted as joining members . The by-laws were read and approved .

Bro . Lord Henniker was elected M . W . S ., and Bro . Alfred Williams Treasurer fcr the ensuing year . The alms having been collected , the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner , under the genial presidency of Bro . Alfred Williams , Treasurer , supported by Bro . Robert Berridge , ist General , and Bro . James Moon , 2 nd General .

Bro . Col . Adair , 33 , in responding to the toast of " The Supreme Council , " fully explained to the brethren the meaning of the form used in closing the chapter .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly convocation was held at the Masonic Rooms , iOa , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Present : Fras . Dr . W . K . Woodman , M . D ., 1 X ° , S . M . ; James Lewis i'homas , IX" , J . S . M . ; R . Ray , VI 11 " , M . of the T . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . l ' . VIll ° ; Geo . Lambert P . U . U

, , V 1 U ° ; George Kenning , P . M . T ., VIll ° ; T . C Walls , Dep . M . T .: W . Wynn Westcott , Vlll ° , Hon . IX , Sec ; S . L . Macgregor Mathers , VI 11 ° ; T . W . Coffin , Webster Glynes , Rev . T . W . Lemon , J , J . Thomas , Nelson Prower , T . O . Harding , T . Graham Robinson , J . N . Frye , J ° Sartain , l \ H . Gottlieb , and John Gilbert , Acolyte .