Royal Arch.

JERSEY . La Cesaree Chapter ( No . 590 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this flourishing chapter was held on Thursday evening , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Temple , St . Helier ' s , when there were present Comps . Thos . Leet , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; Binet , acting H . ; Captain J . C . Barrette , J . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . Z . 244 , P . G . S . E ., acting P . S . ; H . Ahier , S . E . ; H . Becker , S . N . ; Geo . Rogers ,

Janitor ; L . Polick-Hespiradoux , P . P . S . 244 ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Much disappointment was felt by the companions owing to the absence of the candidates for exaltation that evening . Routine business , therefore , having been transacted , after " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , a letter was read from Comp . the Rev . C Picot , M . E . Z ., in wliich he expressed his regret for inability to attend through indisposition .

The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was presided over by Comp . T . Leet , who proposed , in felicitous terms , " The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry , " " The M . E . G . Z . and Grand Chapter of England , " and " The Grand Superintendent of Jersey , Comp . Col . E . C . Malet de Carteret , and the Prov . Grand Chapter . " The Janitor ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Chapter ( No . 946 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when there was a goodly gathering of companions and visitors , amongst the latter being Comps . G . Charman , Z . of the Bulwer Chapter , No . 10 QS , Egypt ; H . Austin , P . Z . 177 , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; W . Poupart , J . 9 ; J . K . Gwyn , 145 ;

VV . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . ; J . Hawkins , P . Z . 5 69 , P . P . G . Soj . ; E . W . Warner , 1793 J and J . Filler . The chapter having been opened , Bro . Francis H . Scroggie was duly exalted , after which Comp . Higerty , P . Z ., most impressively installed Comps . A . J . Simmonds , as Z . ; J . R . Barns , as H . ; and R . R . Monyer , as J ., the whole of the ceremonies being rendered in a perfect manner , calling forth the marked approval of the whole of

the companions . Comp . Stedwell was again invested as Treasurer ; Comps . R . W . Forge , as S . E . ; G . Trinder , asS . N . ; G . Alciatore , as P . S . ; J . Taverner , as ist A . S .. ; Frank Chapman , as 2 nd A . S . ; and A . Walkley , Janitor . The outgoing M . E . Z . was presented with the usual P . Z . ' s jewel , after which the companions adjourned to a recherche

banquet , provided by Comp . Barton , at the King s Head Hotel , a pleasing programme of music being afterwards gone through . Comp . Lee responded to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Ofiicers , " and Comps . Hawkins , Poupart , and Gwyn for "The Visitors . "

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ChiSWtCk Lodge ( No . 357 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held , as usual , at the Star and Garter ' Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , the 15 th instant . Theofficers and brethren present were Bros . G . VV . Thomas , W . M . ; W . C . Dickey , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; C . P . Bellerby , J . W . j George Gardner , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . j Dr . Haityhorne . S . O . ; J . VV . Martell , S . D . ; E . Chamberlain , I . G . ; Cuthbert Wilkinson , D . C . ; Louis Lee , Org . ; Dr .

Lawrance , P . M . ; Adam Pringle , P . M . ; H . C Wilkinson , R . J . Manlove , R . J . Husband , and C . W . Bennett . The visitors were Bros . VV . Vincent , P . A . G . D . C , and G . T . Westfield , 139 , P . A . G . D . C Essex . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A dispensation having been procured for the purpose of installing Bro . VV . C . Dickey , Vie not having passed the chair of a Cratt lodge , it

was read by Bro . George Gardner , acting Secretary , and the ceremony proceeded with in a most able and efficient manner , showing that the attendance of Bro . Geo . Thomas at lodges of instruction have been marked by success . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows Bros . George Thomas , I . P . M . ; C . P . Bellerby , S . VV . ; in the unavoidable absence of Bro . George Everett , Bro . Dr . Lawrance was invested as J . VV . for him ; George Gardner ,

P . M ., was invested for the fifth year in succession as Treasurer ; Dr . Bernard F . Hartyhorne , M . O . ; George Thomas Ewens , S . O . ; W . Adam Dowling , J . O . ; John L . Mather , P . M ., P . G . T ., D . C . ; I . W . Martell , R . of M . j Robert T . Manlove , l . G . ; Louis Lee , R . A . M ., Org . ; H . C . Wilkinson and R . J . Husband , Stewards ; and Edward Mallet , Tyler . The Auditors' report was presented , which proved that the lodge was in a highly satisfactory financial

position . Communications were read from Bros . Col . A . B . Cory , C F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec , and many others , regretting their inability to attend . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to a recherche banquet , after which the VV . M ., having provided talent , under the direction of Bro . Louis Lee , R . A . M ., Org ., the following programme was got through between the toasts : "The Moorish Maid" ( Gouida ); "The Nipper " ( Chevalier ); Solos — selections from " Carmen "

( At my window ); solo on one-stringed liddle , " Lost Chord" and "Mission of a Rose" ( Cowen ); not forgetting the W . M . ' s daughter , Miss F . Dickey , who performed a solo on the pianoforte in a masterly style for one so young and the first time in public . This lodge bids fair to establish itself one if not the one of the new province of Middlesex , and we understand that several of its members are destined to liguie prominently as its officers .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 2-3 ) .-T _ e usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . VV . Baker , W . M . ; J . Hart , S . W . ; Jas . Corn , J . W . ; W . II . Kirby , Preceptor ; M . li . Evans , S . D . ; M . M . Taylor , J . D . ; II . lmray , l . G . ; II . H . Nuding , A . Leighton , J . J . Dixon , E . Dixon . F . VV . Crohne , J . G . Jeffery , A . Goooinge , C . J . Frost , and II . K . Layton . The lodge was opened in due foim , andthe minutes of the last meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . A

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ballot was taken for Bro . H . R . Layton , which _ was unanimous in his favour , and he was welcomed as a joining member . Bro . A . Leighton offered his services as candidate , and the W . M . ably rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . The charge was delivered by Bro . H . H . Nuding . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree . Bro . Jas .

Corp worked the 3 rd Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . John Hart was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting ; he appointed his officers , and announced that the work would consist of a rehearsal of the ceremonies of passing and installation and an explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was closed in due form .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) - —A meeting was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , P . M ., W . M . ; R . Reid , S . W . ; J . Banks , J . W . . J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; D . S . Long , P . M ., Sec . ; W . G . Coat , S . D . ; R . Rogers , J . D . ; A . Salmons , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; P . Cronin , and J . Patterson .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and on for social discussion and balloting for Benevolent Institution . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Davies . The W . M . having risen , the S . W ., Bro . Reid , was unanimously elected W . M . fof the ensuing meeting . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the igth inst ., when there were present Bros . Rice , VV . M . ; Cass , S . W . ; Niblett , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; T . H . Salmon , J . D . ; Cbabot , I . G . ; H . G . Martin , W .

Price , C . Plant , Pack , Shelvey , Sercombe , Fisher , Broadway , and F . VV . Bate . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were ^ ad and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bate having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the

Third Degree , and Bro . Bate raised to the Sublime Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by Bro . F . VV . Bate . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . Bro . T . R . Cass , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the first Monday in October . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . Geo . Wedlake , P . M . 121 , W . M . j J . W . Belsham , W . M . 733 , S . VV . ; E . Thos . Ginder , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 . Sec . ; W . Hillier , S . D . ; G . Weaver , J . D . ; G . Gosshawk ,

l . G . ; and J . Cuff , P . M . 511 . Bro . Joseph J . Hough , 733 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hough being the candidate . The W . M . gave the charge most ably . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and

closed down . Bro . Hough was elected a member and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Belsham was elected W . M . for the next meeting , officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Wedlake for the able manner in which he had presided as W . M . for the first time in this lodge . A letter was read from Mrs . Ferris thanking the brethren for their sympathy . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . ; Milton Smith , S . W . j R . Loomes , J . W . ; J . Fetch , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; H . J . Kimbell , sen ., J . D . ; G . T . Chretien , l . G . ; J .

Duncan , W . Rapley , J . Amand , and L . G . Young . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Amand being the candidate . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . Woods , W . M . ; C . G . Hatt , S . W . ; E . E . Geflowski , W . M . 534 , J . W . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptorj F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; H . G . Danby , W . M . 105 O , S . D . ; J oseph Cox , J . D . ; W .

Thwaites , l . G . ; Lewis Beale , W . B . Neville , H . Wake , VV . H . Dresden , W . M . 1 G 02 , and J . H . Neville . Ihe lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beale acting as candidate . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Williams , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Hatt was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the lyth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . E . Clare , W . M . Sr . 5 , W . M . j C . Woods , S . VV . j C . G . Hatt , J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . j Joseph Cox , S . D . j W . J . Gardener , J . D . j C . E . Betts , l . G . j W . C . Williams ,

.. M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; James Sims , P . M . ; T . C . Dyer , C . C . Barber , and R . Kew . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes oi the previous meeting read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of thc Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barber acting as candidate . Bro . Gardner was elected a joining member . Thc lodge was then closed .

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CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was -..,. on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hot 1 King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were nrp __ . . Bros . W . H . Tucker , W . M . 144 . W . M . ; R p ?"' S . W . ; W . Hide , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Precentr , ' F . Craggs , P . M . Sec . ( pro tem ) , J . Brown , PM . < £

L . J . Powell , J . D . ; J . Sims ,, P . M ., I . G . ; J . H coming , P . M . ; and W . C . Deckey . Ura * The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Iodtr . was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Cumniim _ s offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Dew _ .

and the ceremony rehearsed—inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third degree . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , Bro . Reid was elected W . M . forthe nest meeting , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street Camberwell , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Comps . J . Hill , M . E . Z . ; Braik , H . ; Stone J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; R . J . Voisey , Treas ' C . H . Stone , S . E . ; W . Dawson , S . N . ; T . Grummant ' P . S . ; G . Thompson , Loader , Jeffery , Ingle , Salmon ' Lazenby , Evans , Lightfoot , Horley , Eckersall , Wishart ' and H . G . Martin . '

The chapter having been opened , the minutes of two previous meetings were read and confirmed . Comps . Light , foot , 1329 ; Ingle , 79 ; and Horley , 2096 , were elected joining members . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed Comp . Salmon personating the candidate . Comp . Braik ' H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Stone for so ably rehearsing the ceremony of J . in this chapter . The chapter was then closed . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed at the next meeting .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 9 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps , John Davies , M . E . Z . 733 , Treas ., M . E . Z . j G . March , P . Z . 733 , H . ; J . C . Tilt , P . S . S 62 , J . j H . Dehane P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; A . J . Turner , ist A . S . ng 6 , S . N . ; G . Gregory , ist A . S . S 62 , P . S . j R . Larchin , H . S 62 , ist A . S .:

and J . Cruttenden , 779 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cruttenden being the candidate . The officers remain the same for the ensuing two weeks . A sum of money was voted for a charitable purpose . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , ¦ ' Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

YORK . Ancient Ebor Priory ( No . 101 ) . —A chapter of this Priory of Malta was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , when Frater Donald Grant , the E . P . of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory , was installed as Prior . He afterwards admitted Fratres Cochrane , Attlay , Cheeseman , and Hollander into the Order

of Malta , Frater T . B . Whytehead , P ., acting as Conductor . Amongst those present were Fratres J . T . Seller , P . ; A . T . B . Turner , P . ; C . L . Wright , F . W . Halliwell , James Smith , and others . The members dined together , under the presidency of the Prior .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) . —This old and distinguished council met at the Grand Mark Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 16 th instant . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . J . ' Lardner , P . G . O ., W . M . j Wm . Vincent , S . W . ; George Graveley , attine J- " ; . George Powell , Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P- ' G . D . C , Sec . j E . Sweny , S . D . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . G . S ., I . G . j Nelson Prower , M . A ., Org . j W . C .

Lemon , I . P . M . ; and R . Loveland Loveland , J . P .. y "' . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . An important resolution passed at the last meeting , bearing upon the future financial position of the council was unanimously confirmed , and the Secretary was directed to senda copy to the Grand Council for approval . Bros , oar de Ferrieres , P . M . ; E . L . Shepherd , J . D . ; Major

Penrose Dunbar , and others sent apologies lor nu » attendance . Bro . W . Vincent was unanimously c ' , .,, VV . M . ; Bro . George Powell , Treasurer ; and Bro . E- ™ ' Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M- , The council was then closed , and the brethren ajournc ? to the Holborn Restaurant , to dine under the genial V ' ' dency of the W . M . A few toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

' l'he monthly meeting of the Board of Benevo enc was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' «* ' The President's and the Senior and Junior Vi * Presidents' chairs were occupied by Bros . Robert "" -J P . G . P . ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; and C . A . Cottebrune ,

P . G . P . Bros . E . Letchworth , G . S . ; A . A . ' «• " •" , bury , A . G . S . ; W . Dodd , and W . H . Lee represent Grand Secretary's office . . irlliaii 1 The other brethren present were Bros . W n Vincent , T . W . Whitmarsh , Henry Garrod , George ^ Chapman , David D . Mercer , George Read , J-

Matthews , Rev . J . S . tirownrigg , E . G . muivey , -- ^ R . Langley , G . Coop , Charles Dairy , S . H . , _ schmidt , A . F . Casperd , J . Duncan , Charles Shepp H . Massey , Arthur Blenkarn , E . C . Syn- " _ - j > ' g . Willoughby , E . Edward Geflowski , H . HoopfJ , ^ Wareham , Dr . George Mickley , H . F . Bridges , . " * Salmon , Charles Cobham , and C . Beaumont .