Instruction.

PM . ; !•Gillingham , P . M . j W . C . Wi liams , P . M . ; Austin , PM . ; G . Read , P . M . ; | . Cory , A . J . Turner , G . E . Higginson , R H . Wimpey , j . Gracie , VV . Hillier , J . Brown , J . Pattison , E . F . Nash , W . G . Coat , T . W . Biggs , C . Hopkins , H ; Cotton , J . Whittle , and VV . Payers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Fifteen Sections were worked bv the following brethren : Bros . J . Pattison , A . Williams ,

C Hopkins , W . W . Williams , G . b . Higginson , G . Read , I ) , b . Long , E . F . Nash , W . G . Coat , H . | . F . Williams , I . Collings , F . Craggs , W . C . Williams , J . H . Wood , an . l J . C . J . Walker . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , a cordial vote ot thanks vvas given and recorded to the W . M , for his efficient services ; after which a vote of thanks was given and recorded to the officers aud brethren vvho had so efficiently rilled the respective offices , and rendered the Sections in a very able manner . The lodge vvas then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Wood , P . M ., S . W . ; Dresden , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . and Preceptor ; Hubbard . Sec ; Payers , S . D . ; Wilton , J . D . ; Wiles , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; Neville , Woods , and Belts . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last The of initiation

meeting were read and confirmed . ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Neville being candidate . Bro . Hubbard having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted , and theceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro , Wood , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers vvere appointed in rotation . The lodge vvas then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 179 O . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ijth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad . Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . Higginson , W . M . ; W . lennings , S . W . ; W . Williams , P . M .. J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; L . Ccx , S . D . ; J . B . Johnston , J . D . ; W . T . Marsh , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; Child , P . M . ; Head , Burbrook , Martineau , Rice , Whittell , Cotton , Sansom , and Woodard . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were

read and conhimed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rice candidate . Bro . Cotton having answered the usual Suestions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was onened in the Second legree , and the ceremony of passing completed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Jennings vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed . The Fifteen Sections will bc worked in this lodge on Thursday , the 29 th instant , when the lodge will be openeil at 7 p . m . Bro . John Davis , Preceptor , will occupy the chair of VV . M .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 19 th instant . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; W . H . Bolt , S . W . ; W . G . Coat , j . W . ; 1 . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; 1 . Worth , S . D . ; P . Skar , J . D . ; M . R . Rice , I . G . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex ; J . B . Cory , and J . T . Gracie . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , Bro .

Gracie offered himself as a candidate for passing , and , after examination , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed in Bro . Stroud ' s well-known careful manner , the working tools being explained at length . Bto . J . B . Cory offered himself as a candidate for raising , and , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted , and the ceremony

vvas completed in a most impressive form , the lodge vvas closed in the Third Degree . The 2 id Section of the Second Lecture was worked . Bro . Gracie was elected a joining member . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his able presidency of the meeting for the first time in this lodge , and Bro . \ V . H . Bolt was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . & D . R . I , when there were present Bros . S cele , W . M . ; Poole , S . W . ; Folkard , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Hudson , S . D . ; J . Wright , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; Cochrane , Bye , Sandals , Smith , Newton , Limozen , Hill , Chapman , Coe , and Stokes . 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 Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Sandals haring proved his proficiency , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Sandals as candidate . The and Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Westley gave the long answers in his usual impressive manner . The lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree , and the 3 rd Section of the Lecture

was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Poole vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Poole returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The Secretary took the names of several brethren who volunteered to work Sections on the Fifteen Sections night . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

TORQUAY . — J ORDAM LODQE ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , on Wednesday , the 7 th instant , when the following , among others , were present : Bros . Iohn Dodge , Preceptor ; John Taylor , Secretary ; T . Prust , S . Wills , Wi Hersey , Geo . VVest , J . McKellar , W . Hill , and J . E . Newton , Tyler . In the absence of the W . M . and the acting W . M ., Bro . J . Taylor took the chair , and opened the lodge in due form , when

the minutes of the former meeting were read and signed . Bro . J . McKellar offering himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by Bro . J . Taylor . The lodge was then closed down , and a successful ballot taken for Bros . J . Salter , P . M ., D . C . 328 , and Conroy Couch , 328 , as joining members . After a few words of congratulation from the Preceptor , the usual questions were asked , and the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall on the 2 nd inst . Among those present were Comps . A . T . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; Heming , H . ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . E . Surrey , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . J . Collins , S . E . ; Capt . W . Williams , S . N . ; Ratcliffe , acting P . S . ; Withers , Stevens , T . C . WaMs , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey ; and others . Comp . W . Hale-Hilton , 1623 ,

was a visitor . The minutes or the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . W . Hale-Hilton as a joining member , and for Bros . G . J . Bell , J . D . 1557 , and J . Withers , 211 , for exaltation , and , it proving to be unanimous , the two brethren were duly

and most impressively exalted to the R . A . Degree . The election of officers for the year ensuing resulted in favour of Comps . Heming , M . E . Z . ; C . Greenwood , H . ; W . J . Collins , J . ; Capt . Williams , S . E . ; Birch , S . N . ; Radcliffe , P . S . ; and Withers and Stevens , Asst . Sojs . A Past PiincipaPs jewel vvas voted to the retiring M . E . Z . The resignation of Comp . Craig was received with regret .

Royal Arch.

Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Comps . the Rev . G . Amos , P . Z . ; Graves , P . Z . ; McDougal , P . Z . ; Birch , P . S . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet .

The usual toasts received full justice . The M . E . Z . vvas particularly happy in his remarks , and his speeches vvere of great merit . The proceedings vvere agreeably enlivened by the vocalization of Comps . Heming , Greenwood , and others .

ORPHEUS CHAPTER ( No . 1706 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter vvas held at the Holborn Restaurant on the 17 th inst ., when there vvere present Comps . H . M . Imbert Terry , Z . ; Rev . Dr . Stainer , H . ; Dr . Walmsley Little , J . ; Shirley Hodson , P . Z . ; Geo . Cowell , S . E . ; Richard Eve , P . G . T ., Treas . ; Geo . Cooper , Past A . G . Soj . ; J . H . Thomson , F . W . Imbert

Terry , H . Bullock , C Beckett . N . H . Turner , J . Pollard , W . R . Macaulay , and Jos . Miller . Visitors : Comps . F . R . Page , H . 214 ; and H . Gamble Hobson , 214 . The companions vvere all in mourning , owing to the recent death of Dr . Lavies , P . Z ., and it was proposed by Ihe M . E . Z ., seconded by Comp . S . Hodson , P . Z ., that a letter of condolence should be sent to his family . The

report of the Audit Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . The M . E . Z . then most effectively installed Comp . Rev . Dr . W . Stainer into the chair of _ Z ., and Comp . Geo . Cooper inducted Dr . Walmsley 'Little into the chair of H . The J . elect , Comp . P . H . Waterlow , vvas unavoidably absent . The other officers vvere then invested : Comps . Geo . Cowell , S . E . ; G . H . McLoughlin , S . N . ; Richard Eve , Treas . ; F . W . Imbert Terry , P . S . ; Henry

Bullock , ist A . S . ; Rev . G . P . Merrick , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . Potter , Janitor . The first duty of the M . E . Z . vvas to present a handsome P . Z . 's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning ) to the I . P . Z ., Comp . H . M . Imbert Terry , vvith the thanks of the chapter for his services during the past year . AH business being ended , the companions adjourned to an admirable banquet , vvhich vvas followed by the usual harmony . ¦

STONEHOUSE . —Brunswick Chapter ( No . 159 ) . — I'he members of this chapter held their annual meeting on the 31 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hobartstreet . The Principals elect were installed : Comps . T . Geach , asZ . ; W . H . Williams , H . ; and N . Radmore , ] . The Installing Officers were Comps . the Rev . T . W . Lemnn , M . A ., P . P . G . J . ; I . R . Lord , P . P . ' G . T . ;

W . Allsford , 202 ; R . Pike , 230 ; and J . Gidley , 1205 . Among the Past Principals present were also Comps . E . Aitken-Davies . P . P . G . Reg . ; S . Willnughby , P . P . G . S . B . ; C . A . Nicholson , B . S . Johns , J . D . Cobeldick , H . Mortimore , members of 159 ; S . Jew , 105 , P . P . G . T . ; J . Bray , 35 S ; and J . H . Blackell , 1099 . The officers invested were Comps . H . Mortimore , I . P . Z . ;

F . J . Price , S . E . ; F . Hayward , S . N . ; J . E . Davis , P . S . ; C . Selleck , ist A . S . ; T . Stoner , 2 nd A . S . ; C . A . Nicholson , Treas . ; J . Harvey , D . C ; R . H . Eden , Org . ; J Endacott , Stwd . ; and J . Bartlett , Janitor . A pair of framed miniature hand-painted K . A . tracing boards were presented to the chapter , with the inscription :

" By Ex-Comp . Rev . T . W . Lemon . M . A ., P . Z . No . 1 S 9 ( 70 , 223 , 494 , 2025 honorary ) , P . P . G . P . S ., and Past Provincial Third Grand Principal . " In the evening the companions dined together at Cousin's Hotel , where the catering of Mr . VV . Murch gave every satisfaction , and a pleasant evening vvas spent .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — This influential chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Goldensquare , on the 9 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . Lieut .-Col . E . Gardiner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., acting M . W . S . ; Captain J . E . Anderson , 30 , Prelate ; G . Graveley , 30 ° , ist General ; W . B . Kidder , 2 nd General ; 0

W . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; T . C Walls , P . M . W . S . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , G . M ., Captain ; J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , Raphael ; D . Coffin , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; C Tayleur , P . M . W . S . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Coad , Nelson , Prower , M . A ., Charles Belton , 30 ° , Thompson , J . Hawkins , W . Hale-Hilton , and others . III . Bros . C . F . Matier , 32 , P . M . W . S ., and Dr . Ramsay , 30 , P . M . W . S .,

were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Bell , J . . 157 , he was most impressively perfected by the acting M . W . S . The resignation of Bro . Captain Bassano vvas received with regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Rockr . ell , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Captain 0

W . B . Williamson , ] . P . 30 ; Lamb-Smith , A . Pears , F . Binckes , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., and others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where a most excellent banquet was admirably served . The brethren vvere here joined by the M . W . S ., Bro . Berkeley , vvho presided most ably and genially . The usual toasts received full justice , and an agreeable evening was spent .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This old and distinguished conclave met at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the 5 th inst ., when there vvere present , among others , Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , G . Asst . Recorder , M . P . S . ; W . Lake , V . E . ; T . C . Walls , G . A ., P . M . P . S ., acting S . G . ; Heard , I . G . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . S . G .,

P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; John Mason , P . G . I . G ., P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; Nelson Prower , M . A . ; Pakes , Proudfoot , W . Harris , C . Codd , E . A . Harris , Marsh , P . M . P . S . ; Dr . Mickley , P . M . P . S . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M . P . S . ; H . Harris , and others . Sir Knights C . F . Matier , Inspector General Lancashire , and Dr . Lott , P . M . P . S . ( Jersey ) ,

were visitors The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Scurrah , P . M ., and L . bteele , P . M ., vvere most ably installed by the M . P . S . Sir Knight H . H . Shirley gave the historical lecture in a most impressive manner . The M . P . S . having given an important notice of motion , and an illuminated testimonial having been given to Sir

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Knight T . Cubitt , the conclave was closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern to dine . The long list of toasts received full justice . In giving "The'M . P . S ., " Sir Knight Mason congratulated the conclave upon possessing so excellent and so able an exponent of the Red Cross ritual as Sir Knight Lardner . Everything : he took in hand he mastered . In

conclusion , he trusted that the M . P . S . ' s year of office would end as successfully as it had commenced . Both Sir Knights Scurrah and Steele expressed themselves delighted with the ceremony , in responding to " The Health of the newly-installed Sir Knights . " " The Visitors " followed , and gave Sir Knights Matier and Dr . Lott an opportunity of saying many complimentary

things in connection with the Premier Conclave in general , and the M . P . S . in particular . "The Past Sovereigns" vvas acknowledged by Sir Knights Thiellay , Shirley , and Walls . In giving "The Treasurer and Recorder , " the M . P . S . referred to the long services of Sir Knight Thomas Cubitt , and of the esteem in which he was deservedly held by the

conclave , which had been proved that day by the handsome illuminated testimonial which had been presented to him . Sir Knight Mason ' s efforts as Recorder vvere also highly appreciated , and he trusted that for many years to come both vvould occupy those executive positions in the conclave vvhich they so much adorned .

Sir Knight Cubitt , in reply , made a most exhaustive speech . He said that he should prize their gift most highly as it marked his seventeen years connection with the Premier , and he hoped that the testimonial vvould be kept in the family as an heir-loom . Sir Knight Mason having also replied , The toast of "The V . E . and Officers" terminated the proceedings .

Jubilee Of Freemasons In Halifax.

JUBILEE OF FREEMASONS IN HALIFAX .

The Lodge of Probity , No . 6 % celebrated ils third jubilee on Sunday the nth inst . Fifty and a hundred years ago the jubilees vvere commemorated by attending divine service at the parish church , and on Sunday the same course vvas followed . The Lorlge of Probity is one of the oldest in the district , having been established in 1738 . With the exception of about 20 , the Iodge is the oldest on the registry of the Grand

Lodge of England . So far as Yorkshire is concerned , it is the oldest lodge in the county . It vvas founded by a Bro . John Senior , and two brethren vvho assisted in its formation were Bro . William Horton , of . Coley , and Bro . C Edward Rooke , of Royds Hall , Low Moor . Subsequently these two brethren vvere successively appointed two of the first Provincial Grand Masters for the West Riding of

Yorkshire , before the Yorkshire province was made . It would seem that the formation of a Provincial Grand Lodge vvas somewhat premature , as only one lodge is known to have been in existence in the West Riding of Yorkshire at that time . A number of lodges may , therefore , have been in existence in the neighburhood which vvere not connected with any Grand Lodge . The first proof of the existence

of the Lodge of Probity is obtained from lists which were published by the authority of the Grand Lodge in London , and the first records of the lodge which are available commence in 1762 , and are continued up to the present day . These records are in the possession of the Lodge of Probity . Tbe first meeting place vvas at the Black Bull Inn , Halifax , and afterwards the lodge had its

quarters at . the Rose and Crown Inn , the Old Cock Hotel , the Union Cross Hotel , the Bath Tavern , and then to the Union Cross Hotel again . In 1 S 69 , the lodge again held its meetings at the Old Cock Hotel , where they vvere continued up to the year 1869 , when the Freemasons' Hall was built . The meetings have of course since been held there .

The officers for the present year are : Bros , Francis Fleming , W . M . ; Herbert Crossley , S . W . ; William Cash , J . VV . ; R . W . Evans , Chap . ; J . W . Davis , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Wright , Sec . ; Fred Buckley , S . D . ; F . P . Horton , J . D . j R . Patchett , I . G . ; Charles Pole , Almoner ; W . Emmott , D . C ; J . H . Sykes , Org . ; Alfred Binns , Asst . Sec . ; W . Dobson , G . H . Smith , R . M . Kerr , H . G . Davis ,

Geo . Patchett , James Duff , Wm . G . White , Alexander Scott , and G . W . Baxter , Stwds . ; and Joseph Sagar , Tyler . Most of the brethren met at the Masonic Hall about 10 o ' clock on Sunday morning , and walked in procession to the parish church . Some others vvho came by train were met at the station by Bro . Jas . Booth , Mayor of Halifax , and went direct to church . The wet weather marred the

effect of the procession , overcoats and umbrellas hiding largely the gay Masonic habilaments which were worn , but as it vvas a number of people congregated in the streets to witness the sight . Among those present at the church vvere the following : Bros . P . VV . Tew , P . G . D . Eng ., Prov . G . M . ; H . Smith , P . G . D . En ? ., D . P . G . M . ; Gration , P . S . G . W . ; C . W .

Keighley , P . J . G . W .,- Buckley , P . P . G . D . C ; ] acUson , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Scratcherd , P . P . G . D . ; Menzies , P . P . J . G . W . ; Gaukroger , P . P . G . D . ; Booth , P . P G . W . ; Stott , P . P . G . S . B . ; Whiteley , P . G . P . ; Darling , P . P . G . D . ; Wright , P . J . G . W . ; Roberts , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Rhodes , P . P . G . D . ; Holdsvvorth , P . P . G . D . C . ; Oxley ,

P . G . T . ; Wellsman , P . G . Steward ; Lupton , P . G . D . ; Green , P . G . Sec . ; Nicholson , P . G . O . ; Barker , P . G . S . of W . ; Rev . A . B . Coombe , P . G . Chap . ; T . I . Walker , P . P . G . D . ; Stott , P . G . Steward ; Asquith , P . G . Std . Br . ; Seed , P . P . G . P ., Normanton , P . P . J . G . D . ; Monkman , P . P . G . D . C . ; Riley , P . G . Std . Br . ; and Atherton ,

P . P . G . D . C . The lodges represented vvere—Britannia , 139 ; Amphibious , 25 S ; Nelson of the Nile , 264 ; Royal Yorkshire , 265 -, Harmony , 2 * 75 ; Fidelity ,, 289 ; Hope , 302 ; Philanthropic , 304 ; Prince Frederick , 307 ; Prince George , 30 S ; Shipley , 3 S 7 ; Three Graces , 408 ; Scientific , 439 ; St . James's ; Wakefield , 495 ; Truth , 521 ; Harmony ,

600 ; Zetland , 603 ; St . Oswald , 910 ; Pentalpha , 974 ; Sincerity , 1019 ; Eccleshill , 1034 ; Mirfield , 1102 ; Royal Wharledale , 110 S ; Goderich , 1121 ; Savile , 1231 ; Ryburne , 12 S 3 ; Brighouse , 1301 ; De Warren , 1302 ; Friendly , 1513 ; Baildon , 1545 ; Colne Valley , 1645 ; Prince of Wales , 1648 ; St . John ' s , 1736 ; and Prudence ,

2069 . The service in the church ( where a very large congregation had gathered ) had been specially arranged by Bro . W . H . Garland , the organist , and was of an exceptionally attractive character . Printed copies of it were circulated among the members of the Order . Two of the hymns