Instruction.

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting vvas held on , w » , lnesdav . the 20 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , ^ rtoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Badderly , W . M . j G . E . Sunder-. S . W . j Chilcott , J . W . j Brindley , P . M ., acting Precep-?„ ,. Musson , Sec . j Ogg , S . D . ; Haseldine , J . D . j Abbott , } Q . Weeks , Tylerj Coughlan , P . M . j Tayler , P . M . ; Coleman , Holland , Goode , Holden , Hansard , Bairstow , and Thorburn . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hansard being the candidate . The lodge was oi > ened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hansard answered the usual miestions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . Bro . Holland wis entrusted . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . rhilcott . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Holland duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was and the the cnair

resumed to the First Degree , W . M . re-occupieu . Bro Thorburn , 1604 , vvas elected a member . The S . W . vvas elected VV . M . for May 4 , next Wednesday being set apart for the VV M . aid officers of the mother lodge . A vote of thanks was directed to he recorded to thc VV . M . for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time . The first lodge ballot will take place next meeting .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VV Proudfoot , W . M . j A . Bullen , S . W . j O . VV . Battley , J . W . ; E Wilson , S . D . ; J . G . Wynn , J . D . ; J . D . Graham , I . G . ; W . C Smith , Preceptorj G . Reynolds , Sec . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler j lames Rowe , E . C . Mulvey , F . W . Cash , W . Brindley , R . J . Harnell . F . M . Noakes , Carlo Grassi , Walter Hancock , A . Clark ,

Angelico Cogliati , and James Woodward , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of tlie First Lecture . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . G . Wynn , J . D . Bro . C . Mulvey , having olfered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . vvas pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . C . Mulvey worked the 4 th

Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Brindley worked the Jth Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Proudfoot resumed the chair . On rising for the first time , Bro . C . Grassi proposed that Bro . Angelico Cogliati , 1559 , become a joining member of this lodge of instruction—seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , and carried unanimously . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . A . Bnllen , S . W ., be W . M . and carried unani

for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., - mously . The W . M . elect vvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith , Precep . tor , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . W . Proudfoot for the excellent manner in vvhich he had occupied the chair for the first timeseconded by Bro . VV . Brindley , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the 19 th inst ,, at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Weeks , W . M . ; Keene , S . W . j P . J . Davies , I . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; J . H . Neville , S . D . j Asiett , J . D . j Wilds , I . G . j Cochrane , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Dresden , Rayner , R . H . Williams , Craggs , and Simms . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last

meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Cochrane . Bro . Keena vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , the officers being appointed in rotation , A vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Weeks for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV Present : Bros . Roberts , W . M . j Musson , S . W . j Brandon , I . W . j Green , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor j Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . j Taylor , S . D . j Glover , J . D . ; Wombell , I . G . j Green , Jamieson , Mason , Hill , Butler , Brindley , P . M . j Edwards , and Coleman . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

vvas rehearsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . Bro . jamieson , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Jamieson being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge vvas closed down , and Bro . Walker , 204 ( S . C ) , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Musson vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing farther offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the itith inst . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . j Brown , j . W . j Ayling , Preceptorj G . Gardner , P . M ., Tre * s . j Stroud , ' S . D . j J . Sims , P . M ., J . D . j Craggs , I . G . j W . G . Coat , VVood , Purdue , P . M . j and Hopkins . Bro . Bnrden , P . M . Nn . II , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second

and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Sims , P . M ., offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed in a perfect manner by the W . M ., Bro . Sims , P . M ., being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Burden , P . M . No . 11 , vvas unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Long was elected W . M . for the "est meeting , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held f the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C .- & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 18 th inst . Present ; Bros . Russell , W . M . j Folkard , a-W . ; Steele , J . W . ; Peet , S . D . ; Weight , J . D . ; Burnett , I . G . ; •l ™ nson , Preceptorj Westley , Treas . j J . Andrews , Sec . j Bate , Walker , Partridge , Coe , Lissimore , Heathcote , Beavan , Gibbs , < "lover , Grover , Cornock , Noble , Perkins , Shannaw , and Eagle . the lodge was opened in due formand the minutes of the last

, wetting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second Degree . Bro . Russell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Westley , who opened the lodge in the Third Degree . The ist action of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the '' rethren . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the eeremony of raising being announced , Bro . Heathcote proved his gc- 'iciency , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third egree , and the ceremrtnv nf rai « inr- was nhtv ; ind imnressivelv

rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Westley , with Bro . Heathcote as ' "UWidate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First degree , and the dues were collected . Bro . Eagle , 1441 , was elected Joining member . Bro . Eagle thanked the brethren , and hoped to Pend many pleasant evenings in the lodge . The W . M . rose for the « -cond time , and Bro . Folkard , S . VV ., vvas elected W . M . for the = nsiung week . Bro . Folkard thanked the brethren for his election , tim appninted the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for ( he third e « and all Majonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND MARYLEBONE LODGE , ai 5 usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held ' the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 18 th inst ., when there 1 Iv ? PMBent Bros . A . Jones , W . M . ; Harnell , jun ., S . W . j Hart , 1 W . ' Raymond , S . D . j Gittens , J . D . j W . Bellerby , I . G . j Beiimfc Pr , ecePtorj C . Bellerby , Sec ; Greenway , Rowe , E . H . W ™ j ^ Webb - Rose , Saqui , Artand , Bullin , Harnell , sen ., TwT * J ° > Mitchell , Cox , and Dennis , miti . se was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last tln S Were read and confirmed , Bro , Harnell , jun ., worked the

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2 nd Section of the Lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . E . H . Bellerby candidate , the W . M . giving the charge . Bro . Greenway worked the 4 th Section . Bro . Dennis , 1563 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Harnell , jun ., was elected W . M . for May 2 , next Monday being the night on vvhich the Percy Lodge ol Instruction have accepted the invitation to work the Fifteen Sections . Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , will occupy the chair on that occasion , supported by Bros . A . W . Fenner , P . M . 1693 , as S . W . ; and R . W . Gales , W . M . 1366 , as J . W . The lodge will be opened at 6 o'clock . After the transaction of other business , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The April meeting of the above chapter vvas held on Wednesday last , at the City Terminus Hotel . There vvere present Comps . W . Medwin , M . E . Z . j VV . Darnell , H .: I . R . Taylor , J . j George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . j Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . j H . Hughes , S . N . j T . T . Holland , P . S . : W . R . Dixon , ist A . S . j F . D . R .

Copestick , P . Z . j Henry Birdseye , Herbert Cuff , Thos . Cohu , A . W . Price , Geo . Potter , Dr . W . A . Dingle , W . Hawes , A . G . Wood , Alfred Cotton , and John Gibbs . Visitors : Comps . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . Z . 22 ; Ebenezer Roberts , Prov . G . Swd . Br . Eastern Division , South Wales , P . Z . 192 and 364 j John Reid , Asst . Soj . 145 j J . B . Carnell , 1216 j and George Ward Verry , P . Z . 554 , 933 , and 13 S 5 ,

P . P . G . Soj . Hertfordshire . The minutes of tbe last convocation were read and confirmed , after vvhich Bro . James Stebbing , 1623 , vvas balloted for and approved . The companions afterwards dined together . ¦ BOLTON . —Concord Chapter ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient chapter vvas held at the

Swan Hotel , on Monday , the 18 th instant . The chapter having been opened , there were present Comps . Johnson Mills , Z . j Jas . Brown , H . j Jno . Booth , J . j Jas . Newton , Prov . Asst . G . Scribe E ., S . E . j W . Forrest , as S . N . j Jno . Hardcastle , P . S . j j . VV . Poyntz , ist A . S . j Jas . Naylor , 2 nd A . S . j Thos . Higson , Prov . G . Janitor , Janitor j las . Walker , P . Prov . G . Std . Br . j J . W .

Thompson j S . H . Shorrock ; and Nathl . Nicholson , P . Z . 221 , P . Prov . G . Swd . Br . The minutes having been read , the ballot was taken for three candidates for exaltation , all of whom vvere elected , and two of them , Bros . Thos . Barnes and Jno . H . Wraith being in attendance were exalted by Comp . Nicholson , as Z ., who also inducted the following Companions into office for the ensuing year , viz .: r > l «« u * 7 . T «« Rnn ; l , 14 . lnn UTi .-. *! - 111 Lt iuuillll liaiu

V . UIIip . Jd 3 . UUW , . , j uu . _ .. , ., juu . - castle , J . j [ as . Newton , S . E . j J . W . Poyntz , S . N . j Jas . Naylor , P . S . ; W . Forrest , ist A . S . j J . W . Thompson , 2 nd A . S . j G . P . Brockbank , Treas . ; Johnson Mills , D . of C . j S . H . Shorrock , Org . . ; Thos . Murphy , Stwd . ; Thos . Higson , Janitor . The Treasurer's accounts vvere

presented and adopted . The congratulations of the chapter vvere tendered to Comp . Jas . Newton , P . Prov . G . Scribe N ., on his recent appointment as Prov . Asst . Scribe E . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Nicholson for his presence , and the efficient services rendered by him to the chapter . The chapter vvas then closed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . J 3 8 , Z . ; J . Cochrane , 3 , H . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . S . 97 J , | . ; H . Dehane , | . 890 , 2 nd A . S . 862 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . " , Z . Sgo , S . N . ; VV . C . VVilliams , 733 j and P . J . Davies . Co . np . Dr . J . Ingleby-Mackenzie , P . P . G . Treas . Devon , P . Z . Sun Chapter , was a visitor . The chapter vvas declared open for improvement , and the minutes

of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Davies being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the usual number of times , and Comp , Mackenzie was , after the ballot had proved unanimous , elected a member . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , for the admirable manner Comp . Chalfont had rehearsed the duties of J . for the first time , was passed . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 14 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , William-street , " when Bro . F . G . Nichols , W . M . elect and P . P . G . Org . Kent , vvas duly installed Master for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Denton , W . M . and P . G . S . O . Kent , and the usual

preliminaries having been transacted , Bro . Capt . Eugene Sweney , P . M . and P . P . J . G . W . Kent , presented Bro . Nichols to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefits of installation . Bro . Denton immediately proceeded to the duties of his important office , and in due course placed Bro . Nichols in the chair of A ., when and where he was saluted in due form . He appointed and invested his officers as

follows * . Bros . J . I . Birch , S . W . j C . E . Birch , J . W . j Rev . C . Solbe , Chap . j A . Burnett , M . O . j H . Mason , S . O . j J . H . Roberts , J . O . j Capt . Sweny , P . M ., & c , Treas . j R . Pidcock , R . M . j E . Denton , I . P . M ., & c , Sec . j W . C . Taylor , S . D . j A . Brient , J . D . j W . Morris , I . G .. and Baron H . De Worms , M . P ., D . C . Bro . Denton then splendidly recited the charge , and

finished a most impressive ceremony . A handsome and valuable Past Mark Master ' s jewel vvas presented to Bro . Denton for services rendered , and to mark the esteem of the brethren , and it was further resolved " That a vote of thanks be presented to him for the admirable manner in which he had installed his successor , the same to be inserted on the minutes of the lodge , " for these and all

other mercies Bro . Denton duly returned thanks . Bro . Denton having announced his intention of standing as Steward at the forthcoming Mark Benevolent Institution Festival , five guineas vvere voted to his list from the funds of the lodge , vvhich sum , we are happy to say , vvas

considerably augmented by the subscriptions of the brethren present . Letters of regret at inability to attend were read from the Provincial Grand and Deputy Grand Masters , and also from Bro . Matier , Assistant Grand Secretary j and several propositions for joining and other members having been received , the lodge vvas closed according to ancient

custom . The banquet , which was admirably served by Bro . W Moulder , of the Duke of Connaught , vvas laid in the hall , and among the other brethren present were Bros . C . Coup-

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land , P . M . 226 , P . P . S . G . W . Kentj S . Clarke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . Kent j T . D . Hayes , W . M . 226 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent j E . Palmer , S . W . 226 , P . P . G . P . Kentj W . Moulds , J . VV . 226 , P . P . G . I . G . Kentj and C . Jolly , Reg . of Marks 226 , P . P . G . O . Kentj and others . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of "The Queen and Mark Masonry , " said this vvas especially the

year when every Mason should show his devotion to the Queen . It marked the fiftieth year of her reign over her loyal and faithful subjects , and he asked them to drink the toast vvith all the heartiness it deserved j and it vvas drunk with honours . The next toast vvas that of " The Grand Mark Masterof England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies

of the British Crown , " and , in proposing it , the Worshipful Master said he had no doubt that every Mark Mason wished from his heart that their distinguished brother and Master might have long life and every happiness on earth . The toast of "The Earl of Kintore , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and

Past , followed , the Worshipful Master saying that he had the pleasure of seeing the Earl install their Grand Master , a work he did splendidly , and not only he , but the vvhole ot the officers vvere deserving of their hearty suffrages . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Prov . G . Mark Master of Kent , Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., " and in so doing eulogised the zeal and ablility of

that distinguished brother , vvho had perhaps done more for Mark Masonry , especially in the province , than anyone . However , Bro . Robinson needed not eulogies from him , so he would ask them to drink his health vvith a good fire , and it vvas so . " Bro . Hayman Cummings , M . A ., D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " vvere next

honoured . Bro . Denton , in response , said it vvas a great honour to hold officein such a province and under such Masters as Bros . Robinson and Cummings . He then gave a resumdoi the progress of Mark Masonry in the province , remarking that in 1 SS 0 there vvere only six Mark lodges in it , now there were sixteen , and the following week would see a new one

consecrated at Ashford , the fiist Master of vvhich would be their distinguished Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M . of Craft Masonry in the province . He congratulated the W . M . on his attaining his high position so quietly , and felt sure that his year would be a good one lor the lodge . Bro . Coupland also responded , and as a Past Grand Officer , vvas delighted at the prosperity of the Florence

Nightingale Lodge , and had no doubt that it would have its share of grand honours in due course . It vvas difficult to speak after such a good Mason as Bro . Denton , so he would conclude by thanking them for their courtesy to the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . Denton then rose to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing said it vvas to him a very pleasant

duty , because he had watched their W . M ., both in his Craft and Mark duties , and always found him proficient in both . He trusted that he might be blessed vvith health and strength to carry out his duties , and that he might be heartily supported by the brethren . He again congratulated him upon attaining his present proud position , and wished him a good year of office , and concluded by asking

the brethren to drink the toast in bumpers . The W . M ., vvho vvas warmly cheered on rising , said he thanked them most heartily for the very cordial expression of their good will conveyed to him in their reception of the toast . It would help him in his endeavours to carry out his duties to his and their satisfaction . He had always worked upwards , and his promotion had been very rapid ,

at least , two more years work he had expected before attaining the chair . He should endeavour to render the ritual in such a manner as to be worthy of the lodge . Bro . Denton had spoken very kindly of his exertions , both in the Mark and Craft , and he could only say that the same zeal , and he trusted ability , would mark his career as master of that important and ancient lodge . He looked forward vvith high hopes to make it second to none in the

province of Kent , both for its numbers , and its ability to carry out the duties , and maintain the prestige of a name so honoured as that of its honoured prototype " Florence Nightingale . " The other toasts were those of "The Past Masters , " " The Installing Officer , " " The Visitors , " " The Officers , " "The Masonic Press , " and Tyler ' s toast . The vvhole affair vvas a real Masonic treat , and much enjoyed by all privileged to be present .

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The election of W . M . called a goodly number of the brethren of the above lodge together on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . T . D . Hayes , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers and brethren , Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . j A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Kent ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G .

D . C . Kent ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M . 252 , P . P . G . M . O . Natal ; E . West , P . M . ; E . Palmer , S . VV . ; W . Moulds , J . W . j T . Ovenden , M . O ., P . P . G . Stwd . Kentj J . VVhiteheart , J . O ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; C . Jolly , R . of M . ; G . Kenneday , M . O ., Sec , P . G . R . of M . Kentj T . Cooper , S . D ., P . G . Std . Br . Kentj J . Aillud , I . G . j W . C . Tayler , 44 j C . H . Canning , and others .

The , result of the voting unanimously placed Bro . E . Palmer in the position of W . M . elect , and Bro . Coupland in that of Treasurer , for vvhich those brethren suitably returned thanks . Bro . Penfold announced his intention of standing as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , and five guineas vvere voted him

by the lodge , and the brethren further assisting to make him up a good list . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capon's , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomasstreet , where they partook of refreshments . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a few hours vvere spent in brotherly love and harmony .

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