Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — At the meeting of this lodge of instruction , held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . A . J . Styles presided as VV . M . The officers were Bros . J . N . Bate , S . W . ; H . Baldwin , J . W . ; R . Poore , S . D . ; C H . Willshire , J . D . ; H . H . Wiltshire , I . G . ; James Stephens , P . M . and Preceptor . The VV . M . having opened the lodge in F . C ., Bro .

Henry , as candidate for raising , proved ^ proficiency , and the ceremony was rehearsed in the Third Degree , the charge being ably delivered by Bro . Bate . The lodge was closed down and called off . " Entry drill " was practised at the earnest request of the brethren present . Friday , the 22 nd , being the Preceptor ' s night , the position of W . M . was offered to Bro . R . Poore , who accepted same , and expressed his intention to introduce several Masonic friends on that occasion .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at Alorland's Hotel , Dean-street ,. VV ., when there were present Bros . C . A . Woods , W . M . 145 , W . M . ; J . Lonsdale , VV . M . 3 S 2 , S . W . ; T . Harper , W . M . 121 G , J . W . ; L . Solomon , S . W . 1732 , S . D . ; VV . Fowles , 471 , J . D . J .

Finch , 1793 , I . G . ; and L . G . Langton , J . D . 53 S , Hon . Secretary . The installation ceremony was rehearsed by the W . M ., and Bro . G . A . Crundy , VV . M . 901 , was presented as W . M . elect . On the re-admission of the brethren , Bro . J . R . Skinner , S . W . and W . M . elect of the mother lodge , took the chair and invested the officers .

MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at S p . m ., at the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , when there were present : Bros . L . Frankel , W . M . ; LeCren , S . W . ; Boyce , J . W . ; Clifford , Treas . ; Hildreth , Sec . ; Martin , S . D . ; Greenwood , J . D . ; Gray , I . G . ; Foss , Preceptor ; Evans , Twining , Crane , Upjohn ,

Garrod , Hunt , Lonng , and Jones . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the SecondDegree . andBro . Twining was interrogatedand retired . Bro . Greenwood was entrusted as candidate for raising , and the lodge opened in the Third Degree and worked , and afterwards closed in the Third Degree and resumed in the

Frst Degree . The First and Second Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Foss , assisted by Bro . Greenwood , in a very able manner . Bros . Greenwood and Twining were elected joining members and returned thanks . Thanks were also given to Bro . L . Frankel for the very able manner in which he performed the duties of W . M ., and the lodge was then closed .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , on the iSth inst . Present : Bros . West , W . M . ; Glass , S . W . ; Scheerboom . 'J . W . ; Shadrake , S . D . ; Peterkin , J . D . ; M . Isaacs , I . G . ; D . Moss , S . D . 1273 , Preceptor ; B . Stewart , 1278 , Hon . Sec ; Maud , Hubbert , Hopkins , AustinJobPringleand others .

, , , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hopkins answering the usual questions leading from Second to Third Degrees , was duly entrusted . The lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Hopkins candidate . The brethren then practised entry drill and the seven steps .

Bro . Pringle worked the Second and Third Sections of the Lecture assisted by the brethren . The lodge was regularly closed down , when Bro . Shadrake , 1457 , was unanimousl y elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Glass was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting on Sth January , 1 SS 3 Bro . M . Isaacs presented the lodge with a handsome set of tracing boards . ....

Bro . Moss proposed , and Bro . Glass seconded , Ithat a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very handsome present , which was carried unanimously . Bros . Maud , Hubbert and M . Isaacs , were unanimously appointed auditors . Nothing further offering for the good ot Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this old chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., but owing to the illness of two of the Principals , the election meeting has not been held , so that the M . E . Z . and H . hold office for another year . The chapter was opened by Ex . Comp . H . Love-« rove , with Comp . F . Dunn , as H ., and Comp . J . Nunn , rU T .. after which Comp . F . Thurston was duly installed

into the third chair . 1 he next business was the exaltation of Bro . Fountaine , No . 45 , the ceremony being effectively rendered by Comps . Nunn and Lovegrove . " 1 here were present Comps . Webb , P . Z ., Treas . jE . Dodson , P . / ,. ; G . Edwards , F . Bates , A . VV . O'Donnell , F . Read , C . Walker , and others . A banquet followed , after which Comps . Rev . Edward Dodson , Webb , Bates , and Lovegrove enlivened the proceedings .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 12 th inst . Among those present were Comps . N . Moss , M . v .. / .. ; Davis , H . ; Stewart , J . ; Davage , P . / ., S . E . ; Ellborn , S . N . ; T . Davis , P . S . ; Wallis and Cleghorne , Assistants ; P . Robinson , P . Z . ; J . Mander , P . Z . ; TC . Walls , P . P . G . D . C Middlesex , I . P . Z . ; and Rawlinson , Janitor . Comp . Underwood , Highgate Chapter , was a visitor . .

The minutes of the previous convocation having Deen read and confirmed , the ceremony of exallation was partly rehearsed by the three Principals , whose working was highly to be commended . Several communications from absent members having been read , and a proposition for exaltation handed in , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given and honoured . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was ably and warmly proposed by Comp . Robinson , P . Z .

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The toast of "The Visitor" having been enthusiasticall y rcccived . Comp . Underwood duly acknowledged the compliment , in which response he expressed himself as being highly gratified with the working of the chapter and its subsequent hospitality . Comps . Robinson and Mander responded upon behalf of " The Past Principals . "

Comps . Davis and Stewart replied for " The Second and Third Principals . " To the toast of "The Treasurer and S . E . " Comp . Davage responded . Comps . Ellborn and T . Davis acknowledged the pledge of "The Officers . " The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , there being present Bros . VV . H . Alcock , P . P . G . Stwd ., presiding as VV . M . ; VV . Cooper , P . G . S . D ., S . W . ; J . B . Taylor , J . W . ; | ohn Kenyon , M . O . ; John Partington , J . O . ; T . Morris , ' P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . P . Brockbank , P . G . W ., Treas . ; John Wolstenholme , VV . Wood , W . Wadeson , John Harwood ,

P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; John Alcock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; N . Nicholson , VV . Green , T . G . Orrell , J . F . Riley , Irving , G . Walker , R . H . Phillips , Jas . Allen , J . Barrett , R . Jones , and T . Higson . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , Bro . John Harwood presented Bro . Wm . Cooper , W . M . elect , to a Board of Installed Masters , under the presidency of Bro . Brockbank . He was duly installed VV . M . for the

ecsuing twelve months , and having intimated his appointment of the following brethren to their respective offices , they were invested with the collar and jewel appertaining thereto by Bro . John Harwood , who suitably addressed each brother on the nature and duties of the office to which he had been appointed : Bros . J . B . Taylor , S . W . ; John Kenyon , J . W . ; John Partington , M . O . ; VV . Wadeson , S . O . ; N . Nicholson , J . O . ; T . Morris , P . M ., Sec .: Wm .

Court , Conductor ; H . Tomjue , S . D . ; John Barrett , J . D . ; J . M . Kerr , Timekeeper ; John Alcock , P . M ., D . of C ; Jno . Harwood , P . M ., Org . ; and R . H . Phillips , Stwd . Bro . Brockbank , who has served the office of Treasurer for more than twelve years , having earnestly desired to be relieved from his duties , in favour of some brother who had more leisure to devote to the office , and being unwilling to

be re-appointed , Bro . W . H . Alcock , was appointed Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . Thomas Higson was re-appointed Tyler . Bro . William Barnes , 34 S , was balloted for and approved , but being weather-bound at some distance from home could not be present for advancement . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this popular chapter was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square . The ceremony was most ably rendered b y Bro . Bywater , and Bros . Collard and Jepp were perfected . Bro . Bywater then proceeded to instal Bro . C . Grabham into the chair as M . W . S .

The officers appointed were Bros . Legge , 1 st Gen . ; C W . Thompson , 2 nd Gen . ; Major Dunbar , Raphael ; Bywater , Treas . ; G . Powell , Recorder ; Rev . II . J . Hatch , Prelate ; and others . There were also present Bros . P . Laird , Dr . Mickley , G . Edwards , J . Read , H . Lovegrove , W . G . Lemon , J . Glynds , with Bros . D . M . Dewar , Rev . P . M . Holden , and Court ( Antigua ) , as visitors .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OP THE GENERAL GRAND CONCLAVE . The annual assembly was holden on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when there were present Sir Kts . J . VV . Ellison Macartney , M . P ., V . I . Grand Senior General , on the throne ; J . G . Marsh , Past Grand Architect , as Grand Viceroy ; T . Cubitt , Grand lunior General , as

Grand Senior General ; H . A . Dubois , Grand Marshal , as Grand Junior General ; Rev . P . M . Holden , V . I . Grand High Prelate , who occupied the throne before the arrival of the V . I . SirKt . Macartney ( who was detained by sudden illness in his family ); John Mason , Grand High Chancellor ; H . C . Levander , P . G . S . Gen ., Grand Treasurer ; W . R . Woodman , P . G . S . Gen ., Grand Recorder ; E . H .

Thiellay , Grand Asst . Treasurer ; Donald M . Dewar , Grand Sub-Almoner ; T . C . Walls , Grand Inspector of Regalia ; VV . E . Dawes , Grand Standard Bearer ; Thos . Massa , Grand Sword Bearer ; H . J . Lardner and Captain Geo . Cockle , Knights Grand Cross ; John Barker , M . P . S . White Rose of York ; Geo . J . Robinson , P . S . ; Lieut .-Col . A . Stewart , P . S . Hydaspes , Intendant General Puniab :

H . H . Shirley , W . Holman , J . T . Moss , J . Giesman Chillingworth , Intendant General ( unattached ) ; Thomas Kingston , A . H . Bateman , Treas . 122 ; George Mickley , C W . Pridmore , J . H . Plowden , Dr . Elliott , Geo . Caclell , John Gilbert , Grand Sentinel ; and William Lake ( Freemason ) . The lines having been formed , the M . I . acting Grand

Sovereign , attended by the Grand Officers , entered the Grand Conclave , which was then opened in Imperial form . The minutes of the previous assembly of the General Grand Conclave were taken as read , and carried unanimously . The GRAND RECORDER then read the following report of the Executive Committee of the Supreme Grand Council : " The report of the Executive Committee of the Grand

Imperial Council . " The Order is fairly progressing , though we have not to report anything specially interesting in the year that has now passed away . The conclaves which have been working steadily , have continued to do so , and one or two

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which had not been working for several years have resumed their functions . " There have been no complaints during the past year , and we have every reason to believe that all grievances are fully redressed . " All correspondents have been full y | and promptly replied to , and certificates sent in every instance where they were fairly claimed .

' Among the old conclaves which have resumed working , we may mention the White Rose of York , 120 , Sheffield , with a long list of members ; St . John and St . Paul , 122 , Erith , which is continually adding members of excellent quality . There is also renewed activity in the Hiram , 119 , Rawal Pindi ; and in the Burdett , 140 , Dunedin , New Zealand . The Wignacourt , 141 , Malta , continues to add to its numbers , but it would be inviduous to enter into particulars

of the various conclaves which are more or less prosperous ,, and we cannot expect that all should be equally successful . Among the new conclaves that have had unusual difficulties placed in their way , we may mention that of St . Louis and St . Cyprian of Tunis , North Africa , established by Sir Knight Bvoadley , and we can fully appreciate the cause of its slow development . I cannot conclude the list without mentioning the Concord , S , Jersey , which has always gone

on adding steadily to its numbers , the Dykes , 36 Cockermouth , and last , but by no means least , the Eboracum , 137 , York , which is most active and efficient , and with it I must couple the Byzantine , 44 , Leicester , which is in a most flourishing condition , and has had honourable mention on a former occasion , and has contributed largely of its funds to the Masonic Charities . "We have nothing to complain of as we have been

steadily consolidating the order , and have since our last report issued : Red Cross Certificates , Sg , K . H . S . and St . John Certificates , 50 . " One Intended General has been appointed , namely , Lieut .-Col . A . Stewart , of Rawal Pindi , for the Punjab , vice Lieut .-Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , who has retired . Two Intendant Generals unattached , namely , J . Giesman . Chillingworth , and J . E . Curteis , Past Grand Warden of

Devon . " It has been decided in future to confine the appointment of Prelates to two , viz ., one Grand Prelate , as a member of the Council , and one Grand Sub-Prelate , as a member of the Grand Senate . The Grand Sovereign , in placing the two present Grand Prelates on the list of Past Grand Councillors . appoints Sir Knight Ambrose VV . Hall as Grand Prelate for the ensuing year . " The Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were duly audited , and

showed the following result : General account , balance in hand , £ 53 gs . 411 . ; Grand Almoners' Fund , balance in hand , jt 75 ius . ; and K . U . S . and St . John , balance in hand , £ iS i ? s . ( Signed ) " WM . ROUT . WOODMAN' , Grand Recorder . " December 4 th , 1 SS 2 . " The adoption of this report was proposed by Sir Kt . CHILLINGWORTH , seconded by Sir Kt . DEWAR , and carried unanimously .

The Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign appointed the following eight senators : 1 . George Kenning , 2 . C F . Hogard , 3 . Rev . Canon Hartford , 4 . Charles Hammerton , 5 . E . H . Thiellay , 6 . Herbert Dickctts ,

7 . Donald M . Dewar , S . T . C Walls . For the ten senators to be elected by Grand Conclave , a ballot was taken , seventeen having been nominated . Sir Knights H . A . Dubois , D . M . Dewar and E . H . Thiellay were appointed Scrutineers , assisted by Sir Knight Levander , and the result was as follows : 1 . Thomas Massa ,

2 . W . E . Dawes , 3 . C . E . Peek , 4 . G . A . Rooks , 5 . A . A . Pendlebury , G . A . R . Robinson , 7 . H . Venn , 8 . I . G . Chillingworth , 9 . J . T . Moss ,

10 . J . Moon . It was proposed by SirKt . LEVANDER , Grand Treasurer , and seconded by Sir Kt . WOODMAN , Grand Recorder , that the usual vote of thirty guineas , viz .: ten guineas to each of the Masonic charities be given . This motion was carried unanimously . A letter was read from the Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign , Col . Sir Francis Burdett . Bart ., reerettina- his

unavoidable absence , he being detained in Yorkshire ; also one from the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , Most Eminent Grand Viceroy , expressing his regret at being unable to attend . 1 here were also many other letters and telegrams of a similar kind . It was proposed by Sir Kt . WOODMAN , seconded by Sir Kt . Rev . P . M . HOLDEN , and carried unanimously , that the same Executive Committee which has acted for the

past two years be re-appointed . Sir Kt . HOLDEN proposed , and Sir Kt . Moss seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that the Grand Conclave expresses its sympathy with Bro . M . E . Marcartney , who is prevented by sudden illness from being with us . The Grand Conclave was then closed in imperial form , and the assembly adjourned .

lhe banquet which was held in conjunction with that of the Premier , was presided over by the acting Grand Sovereign , the Very Illustrious Sir Kt . VV . Ellison Macartney , Grand Senior General , and the toast of the evening was as usual , that of our " Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign , Col . Sir Francis Burdett , under whose genial rule the Red Cross and its appendant Orders are enjoyinga fair share of prosperity and advancement .

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