Craft Masonry.

Bro . C . H . A . Harris , P . M ., Treasurer , responded . He said he was the father of the W . M . in Masonry , and he was proud of his child to see him installed . Bro . Peirce , the S . W ., was also a child of his . He highly valued the position in which they had placed him , and he would do his utmost to promote the interests of their good lodge . As Treasurer , he had a substantia amount in hand , which he hoped would be increased

by the end of the year . Bro . Geo . Laker , P . M ., Sec , also replied . He said he was honoured by again being appointed to his office . He had been associated with the lodge , of which he was one of the founders , for 21 years . He was appointed Secretary in 1 SS 0 , and had held that post ever since . They had always received him with every kindness , which he much appreciated .

"The Past Masteis" was duly honoured , ana responded to by Bro . Enos Howes , P . M ., in very eloquent terms . The toast of " The Ofiicers of the Lodge" was given by the W . M ., who observed that if a Master had bad officers everything was a failure . Those he had invested were all good men , and he was confident they would render him every assistance during his

year of office . Bro . H . Peirce , S . W ., responded in happy terms . The Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable evening . The proceedings were pleasantly varied by a concert , in which Madame Fannie Atkinson , Madame Tester-Jones , Bros . Charles Butler , W . H . Webb , and Mr . Walter Hengler took part , under the direction of Bro . R . Frederic Tyler , P . P . G . Org . Middx .

Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . A very successful meeting of this lodge was held at the Parish Hall , Ladywell , on Saturday , the ioth inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . C . Lamb , W . M . ; C . Sims , I . P . M . ; J . Coote , S . W . ; J . A . Shelton , J . W . ; Rev . W . J . Salt , Chap . ; H . Visger , Treas . ; E . Hall , Sec ; H . Lewis , S . D . ; W . C . Tyler . J . D . J . W . Drysdale , D . C . ; H . Cole , I . G . ; C . W . Wilkes , Org . ; W . T . Price-Taylor and F . W . Quandt , Stwds . ; J . S . Gregory , Tyler ; H . T . Bridges , H . Kortlandt , 1 . H . Minson . H . B . Brooman , I . T . Wise , W . H . Howells , E . C Cook , R . R . Cook .

S . R . Cook , W . N . Pennington , T . Till , J . McLanachan , A . Reichenheim , T . G . Rose , G . W . Perry , H . Ponter , D . Bartlett , J . A . Laing , A . Yockelson , W . Bennett , F . W . Thomas , H . A . Phillips , T . H . Morland , J . Hinds , W . Clark , A . P . Lindsay , and A . Austin . Visitors : Bros . James Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; W . Robin , W . M . 890 ; J . B . Taylor , W . M . 1997 ; H . W . Wybourn , W . M . 54 S ; P . G . Hartley , W . M . 862 ; A . Norris , P . M . 1997 ; F . P . Baxter , P . M . 1216 ; W . Bennett , P . M . 700 ; W . J . Huntley , P . M ., Sec . 2332 ; F . Lever , J . D . 155 S ; H . A . Turnbull , I . G . 749 ; H . Visger , jun ., LG . 1601 ; R . E . Barnes , 781 ; Capt . J . McKenna , 6 79 ; and H . McLelland , 862 .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous regular ^ and emergency meetings were duly confirmed . The following seven brethren were raised to the Third Degree : Bros . T . Till , J . McLanachan , W . N . Pennington , W . E . T . Bennett , T . H . Warland , W . H . Howells , and F . W . Thomas . Bro . H . A . Phillips was then passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft , after which Mr . Alfred Austin ^ was initiated . AH the ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . C . Lamb , in his usual efficient and

impressive manner . Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . C . Sims , I . P . M ., for the case to hold the banner , and to Bro . Walter Tyler , J . D ., for the handsome polished oak box to contain the lodge album , to which they suitably responded . Bro . H . Visger , Treas ., gave notice of motion— " In consequence of the rapid growth in number , to increase the initiation and joining fees . " Two new members having been proposed , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

An excellent programme of music , & c , was rendered under the direction of Bro . C . W . Wilkes ,. Organist . During the evening a collection was made on behalf of the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund , which amounted to £ 2 13 s . 6 d .

Lodges Of Instruction.

Lodges of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxtord-street , W ., when there were present Bros . M . Beedle , W . M . ; H . C . Parker , S . W . ; A . A . Butcher , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., and J . Thom , P . M ., Preceptors ; Geo . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Wiliby , P . M ., and T . Smale , P . M ., Sees . ; H . E . Mullins , S . D . ; C Pinnell , J . D . ; T . L . Bowden , LG . ; W . Proctor , P . M ., Tyler ; G . A . Sturgess , J . Leather , and H . Raphael . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed .

Bro . Raphael , candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge waa opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was _ rehearsed , Bro . Raphael being the candidate . Bro , Raphael then answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the T hird Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearssd , Bro . Raphael , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and at the first rising , the dues were collected . Bro . Parker was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The ballot of the Benevolent Association was won by Bro . J . Leather , who handed it over to Bro . Paul , and , after the third rising , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . T . Rayner , W . M . J . Birks , S . W . ; C . Smith , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; j . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; F . H . Johnson , S . D . ; C . C . Renaud , J . D . ; L . Danielsson , I . G . ; A . F . Hardyment , A . L . Langton , S . Cload , H . R . Bower , R . Philip Upton , P . M . ; V . J . R . Longman , A . Hone Goldney , P . M . ; and J . T . Hoare .

The lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chad being the candidate , followed by the ceremony of raising , Bro . Cload again acting as candidate , bro . Birks was elected W . M . for th : ensuing week and appointed the officers in rotation . On the previous Tuesday , the Gth inst ., about 15 members ofthe lodge paid a return visit to the Richmond Ledge of Instruction , at the Station Hotel , Richmond . A most successful meeting was held , the various offices being filled by the vis ' tors . Bro . J . VV . Clarke , P . M ., worked the ceremony of initiation . Bro . R . P . Upton , P . M ., that of

passing , and Bro . W . Hancock , P . M ., the ceremony of raising . The other offices were filled as follows : Bros . C M . Coxon , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., J . W . ; A . F . Hardyment , S D . ; W . Rapley , J . D . ; and W . F . Roberts , I . G . The candidates for the re ? p ^ ctive Degrees were Bros . S . Cloa-l , C . Isler , and G . Yexley . On the present occasion the following resolution was proposed by Bro . Hancock , Preceptor , seconded

by Bro . Ctx n , and cirried unanimously : " That a hearty vote of thanks be given to the members of the Richmond Lodge of Instruction for their very cordial and hospitable welcome on the occasion of our visit on the 5 th inst . And that this vote be record ; d on our minutes , and the Secretary be requested to send a copy to the Secretary of the Richmond Lodge of Instruction . " The lodge was then closed .

A meeting was also held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . ) . Birks , W . M . ; C . T . Rayner , S . W . ; F . H . Johnson , J . W . ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; L . Danielson , S . D . ; H . R . Bower , J . D . ; A . L . Langton , J . G . ; A . F . Hardyment , C . Bone , S . Cload , and R . P . Upton , P . M . The lodge was opened and the minutes read , after which the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bto . Cload being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour

of Bro . Hardyment , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Cload again being the candidate . Bro . Birks resumed the chair , and Bro . Rayner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation . The customary vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Birks on his occupying the chair for the lirst time . The lodge was then closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Shadwell Clerke Preceptory , No . 154 . The installation meeting of the above preceptory was held at 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Holy Thursday . Several members were absent from London in consequence of the Easter vacation . After the reading of the minutes , and some preliminary business . Sir Knight J . J . Pakes was presented by Sir Knight H . P . Hay , the retiring E . P ., and he was installed E . P . by Sir Knight Henry Lovegrove , P . E . P .,

P . G . C . of Guards , and the following were " appointed to office Sir Knights Alex . Stuart Brown , M . D ., R . C . Leversedge , O . Heinemann , H . Lovegrove , Registrar ; G . W . Capel , F . S . Guy , T . P . Staley , C . B . Barms , A . S . Reed , and Major Muckleston-Allen . It was decided to acknowledge the great service ? to the preceptory of Sir Knight Hay at the November meeting . Th » resignation of Sir Knight McDowall , who is leaving London , was received with great regret .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Harmony Chapter , No . 244 . At the last convocation of this flourishing chapter , held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , Jersey , a goodly number of members were in attendance . The chapter was opened by Comps . Dr . M . Le Cronier , M . E . Z . ; J . T . Bael , P . Z ., H . ; A . C . Godfray , J . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; Peter Bois , Treas . ; J . C . Barrette , P . Z . ; J . N . Hamling , P . Z . ; Amy , P . S . ; Dr . J . Le Cronier , P . P . G . ist P . S . ; F . Vincent , P . Z . j A . C . Walker , L . P . Hespiradoux , P . P . S . ; J . Caton , Major F . J . Godfray , P . Z . ; J . T . Baker , P . Z . ; W . H . Hambly , Janitor ; and others .

A notice of motion was brought forward by Comp . Dr . A . C . Godfray , J . — "That the chapter vote the sum of io guineas towards the Stewardship of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Dr . M . Le Cronier , at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " Comp . F . Vincent was balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously accepted . Bros . W . W . Alton and O . Belk were exalted in a very impressive manner , all officers doing their best . Comp . Dr . John Le Cronier , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist P . S ., then re-installed Comp . Dr . M . Cronier as M . E . Z ., and installed Comp . Dr . A . C . Godfray as H . Comp . C E . Malet de Carteret , being absent , his installation as J . was held over . The

following were also invested : Comps . P . G . Hamilton , S . E . ; P . Bois , Treas . ; J . Amy , S . N . ; A . W . Godfray , P . S . ; and W . H . Hambly , Janitor . Comp . A . C . Walker made the most generous gift of 52 guineas towards the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , which subscription exceeds in amount any ever before given to this chapter . The chapter decided that votes should be obtained for the amount , and we hear that Comp . A . C . Walker has already been appointed Vice-President , with 10 votes . We congratulate the chapter in having amongst its members so liberal and kindhearted a companion .

After closing the convocation , the companions adjourned to the refectory , where an excellent banquet awaited them . Thepost-p-andial proceedings were of the usual character . A very sociable evening , enhanced by the musical companions , wis spent , which the closing toast of the Janitor brought to an end at an early hour .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THE REV . AMBROSE W . HALL , P . G . CHAP . Bro . the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., whose death occurred on the and instant , was initiated in the Surrey Lodge , No . 416 , Reigate , on the 20 th June , 18 34 , and has therefore been a member of our Order for close on 63 years . He rose in time to be W . M . ot this lodge , and in addition was Chaplain of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 259 ; a founder and Chaplain of the Kaiser-i-Hind Lodge , No . 1724 ; and a member or honorary member of many other

lodges , but especially of the St . Ambrose Lodge , No . iSgi , of which in 1880 he was founder and first Worshi pful Master . He had served as Prov . Grand Officer in Surrey , firstly for some seven years , and subsequently as Prov . S . G . Warden , and in 1881 his Royal Highness , the M . W . G . Master , was pleased to confer upon him the collar of Grand Chaplain , his senior colleague in the office being the present Very Rev . Bro . the Dean of York , Bro . Hall was a Royal Arch Mason , having been a member of Prince of Wales Chapter , No . 259 ; a P . Z . of the Bard of Avon Chapter , No . 778 j and a Past Grand ist Asst . Soj . in Supreme Grand

Chapter . In the Mark Degree he was Past Prov . G . Chaplain Middlesex and Surrey and Past Grand Chaplain of Mark Grand Lodge . In the Order of the Temple a Past E . Preceptor , and Past High Prelate in Great Priory , and in the Ancient and Accepted Rite a Past M . W . S . of the Great Metropolitan Chapter of Rose Croix and 32 ° . Our deceased brother had , indeed , won distinction in the several branches and Degrees in Masonry with which he was connected , and though during the latter part of his life he had taken no active part in Masonic work , he was highly respected , and the memory of his many services will be cherished for many years to come .

Death.

DEATH .

HALL . —On the 2 nd instant , at 36 , Penywern-road , Earl ' s Court , Bro . the Rev . Ambrose William Hall , M . A ., P . G . C . Eng ., some time vicar of Long Cross , Surrey , and rector of Debden , Essex , and son of the late Humphrey Hall , Esq ., of the Hermitage , Walton-on-the-Hill , Surrey ; aged 8 3 . Interred at Sutton , Surrey .

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