Instruction.

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 128 S ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Earl Russell , lcledon-road , Holloway , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Alfred Gnode , W . M . ; T . Presr , S . W . ; E . floodale , J . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M ., S . D . ; T . Tremere , I D . ; W . " Payne , I . G . ; P . M . Dickinson , Preceptor ; 'ii B . D . Dunn , Secretary ; Past Masters Dickinson , £

Rocers , anel Wright . Brethren : A . Gooele , 1 . Press , . Goodalc , T . Tremere , W . Payne , Alderson , H tiles worth , E . Harris , W . Weil , Oldis . and Dunn . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes reael and confirmed . Bro . Alderson vvas a candidate for initiation . The ceremony was then rehearsed . First and Second

Bro . Peter Dickinson , P . M ., worked the Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . T . Press elected W . M . for ensuing week , who appointed officers in rotation . Bros . Harris and Weil . of Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , were elected joining members . Lodge was then closed .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . , < 24 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on the 21 st inst . There were present Bros . A . McMillan , W . M . ; J . Dignam , S . W . ; McDowell , J . W . ; J . Lorkin , S . D . ; A . R . Olley , I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; J . Williams , Secretary , and several other brethren . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .

Bro . Williams , candidate , having answered the necessary questions , was passed to the Sublime Degree of a Mark Mason . Bro . C . Lorkin , assisteel by the brethren , worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . McDowell seconded , that Bro , Dignam be W . M . for Wednesday , 2 Sth inst ., which was carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed in ancient form .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — After a season ' s valuable and arduous work , the brethren connected with this lodge of instruction—departing from labour to go to refreshment " for this occasion only "assembled at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday ivcning , the 8 th inst ., for the purpose of holding their annual festival meeting . There was a large gathering of

the brethren connected with the lodge of instruction , and the spirit which marked the whole of the festival proceedings clearly demonstrated the vitality which characterises the existence of a Masonic " college" which in its time has been the means of training several good and worthy Masons . Bro . John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S ., the most indefatigable and talented Preceptor of the lodge , occupied the chair on

this occasion , and he was supported by brethren who have long shown a warm interest in the welfare and progress of the institution . A capital supper was served by Bio . Chaplin , the House Steward , and after the " decks had been cleared " the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair by the Preceptor . Bro . J . C . Robinson , P . M ., then rose , and said he had great pleasure in proposing " The

Health of their worthy Preceptor . " He had heard that it was customary in other lodges for the I . l ' . M . to be Preceptor of the " Instruction , " but he was glad it vvas not so in this instance , as it would be very difficult indeed to find one who would so well , faithfully , and efficiently fulfil the duties of that office as they were by Bro . Hayes . ( Hear , hear . ) They all knew how admirably he had done his

ivork in the Craft and all the higher degrees with which he vvas connected , and he was sure that Masonry in connection with the Mariners Lodge would lose none of its lustre while he occupieel the position of Preceptor . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast was honoured enthusiastically y . 'ith Masonic honours . Bro . Hayes thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which the toast had been received , and Bro .

Robinson for the too flattering terms in which he had referred to his services . He was the first Master who occupied the chair afterthe lodge of instruction had been formed , and he was happy to state that , with two exceptions , he had never missed a single meeting . So long as he had health and strength he trusted to be able to continue a similar regular attendance , and his earnest effoit would

lie to fulfil the duties of bis office in the best manner possible . ( Hear , hear . ) The Preceptor then gave " The Officers of the Lodge of Instruction , " referring to the admirable services which Bro . W . Corbett hael rendered in his capacity of Secretary . Bro . Corbctt responded in suitable teims , and alluded to the valuable help he had received in the discharge of his duties from Bro . John Pye .

"m . Joseph Jenaway responded for the toast of " The P . M . 's of the Lodge of Instruction , " and the " Honorary Membrrs " was coupled with the name of Bro . Mackenzie , Mo thanked the Preceptor and brethren for the promised fiivilcge of giving a degree at next , and final , meeting "I the lodge of instruction for the present season . Other toasts followed , and several excellent songs were given by ° r ° s . Thornton , Messenger , Davies , Jenaway , and others .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) , " I'llie regular convocation of this well-established chaptei * as held em Thursday , the 8 th inst . Comps . John Ma-¦ ° "> Z . ; James C . Mason , IT . ; M . D . Loevvens ' tark , J . '; , 'he Past Principals who were present , openeel the apter . The minutes of the meeting held in January

j / Jf / 03 - ' ' unanimously confirmed ! and signed by the jj " ^ . Comps . T . J . Sabine , P . Z . and Treasurer , and W . ttl jam , P . S- and J . elect , resigned their memberships of chapter . Their resignations were accepted with very jj ^ and deep regret . The ballot for Joshua was unani-, ' in favour of Comp . Arthur | ohn Treton , 1 st A . S ., ,, Popular W . M . 161 a . Covent Garden Lodire . Ail below

Sir /*! " Insta " Principals having retired , Comp . Wm . fre ¦ ' ^ " '" vviTl-known correct and most imss've manner installed Comps . J . C . Mason , M . E . Z . ;

Royal Arch.

M . D . Loewcnstark , H . On the rc-admission of the companions the officers appointed were Comps . T . W . Baldwin , P . Z ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . P . A . S . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; B . Isaacs , S . N . ; W . Cl . uk , P . S . ; S . Barney , istA . S . ; W . H . Goo . iall , 2 nd A . S . j C . T . Spc-ighr , Janitor . A cordial vote of thanks , and the same to be entered on the chapter minute hook , was unanimously voted

to Comp . W . Smeed , P . Z ., for theadmiiable , painstaking , and correct manner in which he had rendered the all important ceremonies of the installation" . Apologies were received from absent officers , r . nd also from the . candidates for exaltation . Business being cneleei , the chapter vvas closed , and adjourned , to meet on Thursday , October 9 th , at five o ' clock p . m . There were present , besides those

named , Comps . J . IT , Spencer , W . H . Willoughby , anel several others . The visitors were Comps . J . Bown , P . P . G . S . N . Lancashire , M . E . Z . 14 R ; W . A . Barrett , IT . ; Louis Beck , 13 36 ; and others . The regular banquet was supplied . The usual toasts were given and responded to .

Comp . John Mason , I . P . Z ., had the usual ten-guinea P . Z . ' s jewel presented to him , which had been voted to him from the chapter funds , he having had a most successful and piosperous year of office . Songs , recitations , and some excellent music brought this successful meeting to a happy close .

WORCESTER . —St . Wulstan ' s Chapter ( No . 280 ) . —The installation convocation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present the following companions : —Comps . J . C . Gregg , M . E . Z . ; C S . Faram , IT . ; W . Stallard , J . ; J . R . Buck , S . E . ; and many other companions , including three visitors , Comps . Orlando Shellard , P . Z . Palladian

Chapter , 120 ; Henry Gurncy , Palladian Chapter , 120 ; Henry Muggeridge , P . G . S . B . The chapter was opened in due form , arid the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A . t the request of the M . E . ? ., Comp . Henry Muggeridge , P . G . S . B ., then took the chair , and , in a conclave of Installed Principals installed Comps . C . S . Faram , M . E . Z . ; W . Stallard , H . ; J . R . Buck , J . The

conclave was closed , and the companions re-aelmitted , and the following were inducted into the different offices : — Comps . H . Wilson , S . E . ; F . IT . Lingham , P . S . ; T . Pike , 1 st A . S . ; J . F . Roberts , 2 nd A . S . The chapter was then closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to another room and partook of an excellent banquet , and spent a very pleasant evening .

TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 32 ?) . — The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 8 ih inst ., at 3 . 30 . In the absence of the First Principal , the Board of Installed Principals was openeel by Ex . Comp . Perry , P . Z . In consequence of the death of Ex . Comp . 1 'escott , IT ., his chair was taken by Ex . Comp . Murray , P . Z . ; Ex . Comp . Br . ulnee was in his

placeasj . ; Ex . Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . 328 / 587 , 710 , acted as Immediate P . Z . On the admission of the companions the chapter was opened with Comps . Hurrell , E . ; Fulwood , N . ; and Morgan , Pr . Sojourner . After the confirmation of the minutes , Ex . Comp . Warren arrived , and took his place as Z . A ballot was held for Bro . Knight , which being unanimously favoura ' ale , he vvas admitted and

duly exalted by the M . E . Z . Ex . Comp . Bradnee delivered the historical , Ex . Comp . Murray the symbolical , and Ex . Comp . Dr . Hopkins the mystical lecture . All below the rank of Principal then retired , and Dr . Hopkins , who had been invited from Bath 'or the purpose , duly installed Comps . Bradnee , Hurren , and Fuhvood , respectively in the threechairs of Z ., IT ., and J ., the two former under dispensation , owing to the death already mentioned . The

following officers were then invested : Comps . Morgan , E . ; Dodge , N . ; Goss , jun ., Pr . Soj . Some discussions followed on matters interesting only to the members , and the chapter was closed at 7 . The companions then adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel for the banquet , which vvas admirably served by the host , Bro . Bolt , and was in all respects satisfactory . A very pleasant evening vvas spent , and the companions separated at 11 .

NEWTON ABBOT . —Devon Chapter ( No . 1138 ) . —The members of this chapter met on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there was no business except the installation of Principals and investment of officers for the next year . The three chief chairs were occupied by Ex . Comps . Capt . Bevves , Z . ; Philip Michelmore , IT . ; and Bradnee , M . E . Z . 32 S , as J . The

chapter having been opened , the companions were admitted , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s report vvas received and adopted . Among those present were Ex . Comps . Becchcy , P . Z ., and Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 587 , 710 , as a visitor . The latter was requested to perform the ceremony of installation in the absence of Ex . Comp . Rev . It . Bovvden ,

who had been expected to do that eluty , and the companions below the chairs withdrew . Owing to the removal of the Principals from Newton , it was necessary to continue the 1 st and 2 nd Principals in office for another year . They were , therefore , re-installed as Z . and II ., and Comp . Harris as J . ; Comp . Olver was invested as E . ; Comp . Martin as N . ; Comp . Stevens as Pr . Soj . ; and Ex . Comp .

Beechey as ireas . The Pr . Soj . deferred his nomination of Asst . Sojrs . On Ihe proposition of Ex . Comp . Beechey , P . Z ., seconded by Ex . Com )) . Michelmore , IT ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Ex . Comp . Dr . Hopkins for his prompt and efficient services as Installing Principal , for which a suitable acknowledgment was made . Several matters of only local interest were discussed , and the chapter was closed at 9 . 30 .

HAMPTON COURT . — Royal Middlesex Chapter ( No . 1194 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel . Companions present : Comps . Donald

Royal Arch.

M . Dewar , M . E . Z . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , H . ; Harry Bateman , ] . ; Roebuck , Treas . ; Dodd , S . E . ; Sopp-tt , Taylor , llorsicy , Laxton , Rosen thall , A . J . A' . tman , Brookman , Jolliffe , Bre > wn , Owen , Col . Burdett , Grand Superintendent ; IT . G . Buss , Dosel ' , George Kenning , and others , ttros . Henry Robert Perry , Constitutional Lodge , 55 ; Alfred John Protheroe , Neptune Lodge , 22 ; anel Frank Ch . de

Rial , ) , Salisbury Lodge , 435 , were exalted to the Royal Arch Degree by Comp . William Dodd , assisted by Comps . Brette and Bateman . Comp . Dodd then installeel Comp . Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette M . E . Z . ; Comp . Harry Bateman H . j and Comp . Soppett J . A valuable P . Z . jewel was presented to Comp . Donald M . Devvar , on his vacating the chair of M . E . Z . The companions then retired to dinner , under the rule of Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , M . E . Z .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Poore , P . G . I . G ., in the chair , supported by Bros . C . P . McKay , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , J . W . ; G . Clark , M . O . ; IT . Baldwin , Sec . ; Dr . Pearce , S . D . ; G . Moss , J . D . ; Ackland , acting I . G . ; Dunkley , Org . ; and R . Potter , Tyler . After the

confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ballot was taken for Bros , IT . Chambers , H . Clamp , J . Barnes , J . H . Powell , and J . Clarkson , which proved unanimous . Bro . Clarkson was in attendance , and was duly advanced to the degree of Mark Master in the usual impressive style of the W . M ., with full musical ceremony . After the transaction of some routine business the lodge was closed ,

and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . It was decided to hold an instruction meeting just before each loelge meeting , at which all Mark Masters would be welcomed . MARYPORT . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 15 th inst . There were present Bros . T . IT .

Banks , W . M . ; W . Armstrong , S . W . ; P . Dodgson , J . W . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Gardiner , P . M . ; W . F . Lamonby , W . M . 229 , Chaplain ; E . G . Mitchell , M . O . ; J . It . Banks , as S . O . ; G . W . Thompson , J . O . ; J . Adair , Sec . ; J . Abbott , as S . D . ; F . Harrison . Visitor Bro . T . Mason , Faithfull Lodge , No . 229 . The minutes being read and confirmed , the first business was the election

of W . M . for the ensuing year . All those present , who were qualified , withdrew in favour of Bro . P . Dodgson , S . W ., who was put to the ballot , and unanimously elected . Bro . Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer , anil in so expeditious a manner ( show of hands ) that the veteran had no time to interfere . The election of Tyler stood over till a brother is available for the office ,

A hearty and well-merited vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M ., on the proposition of Bro . Gardiner , seconded by Bro . Lamonby , and altera modest reply from Bro . Banks , the lodge vvas closed with " Hearty good wishes " from Faithfull Lodge , Cockermouth . [ We beg to point out that the form of election of Treasurer in this cas : was wrong . Clause 63 of the " Book of Constitutions " lays down that the election must be conducted by ballot . ]

COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on VVedneselay evening , there being present Bros . W . F . Lamonby , W . M . ; It . Robinson , S . W . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , J . W . and Org . ; Capt . Sewell , M . O . ; T . C Robinson , J . O . ; J . Black , Sec , Treas ., and P . M . ; T . Mason , as

S . D . ; W . Shilton , I . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler . Amongst other business , the sum of two guineas was voted to the list of Bro . G . Dalrymple , W . M . Henry Lodge , No . 216 , the representative of the province at the ensuing festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . It was decided to close the lodge till the second Wednesday in July ( election night ) , unless there shoulel be any candidates for advancement .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

MASONIC WORKS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM . Many thanks to Bro . Hughan for his kind correction re the elate of Hutchinson ' s " Spirit of Masonry . " The error on my part arose exactly as suggested in the postscript to Bro . Hughan's note . I have to refer to another old Masonic work which appears in the British Museum catalogue . This is the "Proofs of a Conspiracy , " etc . In the Masonic

Magazine lor April the work is in the British Museum catalogue as " Robinson , J .: Proofs of a Conspiracy against all Religions , etc ., of Europe . 3 rd edition , 8 vo ., London , 179 8 . " In the Masonic Magazine for May also , the work is described as "Robinson , J .: Proofs of a Conspiracy , etc ., of Europe , etc . 5 th edition , 8 vo ., Dublin , 179 8 . " What I have to point out is another edition , printed at Edinburgh

the year before either of the editions mentioned , which , as yet , I cannot find in the British Museum list . The edition I refer to , t may explain , I bought for an " old song , " a few days agei , at a " curiosity shop . " It is a perfectly clean copy , and I gather from the engaved coat of arms and name ' , on a label inside the cover , it belonged to one " nobly born , or a gentleman of the first fashion " in

Edinburgh . The title page is as follows : — " Proofs of a Conspiracy against all the Religions anel Governments of Europe , cariicel on in the secret meetings of Freemasons , IMuminnti , and Reading Societies . Collected from good authorities by John ltohison , A . M ., Professor of Natural Philosophy , and Secretary to the Royal Society of

Edinburgh . Nam lua res agilnrs paries cum proximns ardct . Edinburgh : Printed for William Creech ; and T . Cad . ell , junior , and W . Davies , London , 1797 . " The name of the author is Robison , not Robinson , as appears in the Masonic Magazine twice . W . F . LAMONBY .