Instruction.

\ V Fieldwick , P . AI . 1364 , I . P . AI . ; Green , Stevens , Aloriino- Dignam , Daniell , Olley , Beasley , Archer , Marsh , C . Diamond , Sec ; Baker , Laurence , Mann , Richardson , p , Greenwood , Catling , Christian , Allen , Streeton , Carr , ' Powell , YVallingtaTP . AL ; Gribbell , P . AL ; Lee , p AL ; and others . After due formalities , the Sections were worked very ihlv by the following brethren :

first Lecture : First Section , Bro . C . Diamond , 1327 ; Q ^ cnnd . Bto . IC . Dignam , YV . AL 1524 ; Third , Bro . A . R . O . lev 15- - ' ' I ' ' " 11 . Uro - Lcc ICM-I 5-M ! I ifth . Bro . Christian , SGo ; Sixth , Bro . D . AIoss , 1275 ; Seventh , Bro . Powell , iS 6 d Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . J . YY'illiams , YY' . S . 11 ^ 2 SecondBro . J . Lawrence , Org . 132 G ; Third , Bro .

. ; , 1 . " Brasted , I . P . AI . 1324 ; Fourth , II . Forss , 554 ; I-ifth , Bro IC J- Allen , P . AI . 733 . Third Lecture : First Section , Bro . ] . Catling , 1 ( 1 79 ; Second , Bro . YV . Fieldwick , P . M . 1364 ; Third , Bro . Wallington , P . AI . Sfio . At the conclusion of the working , the usual vote of

thanks was accorded to the YY ' . AL , and to the brethren who had rendered such able assistance . Thc following brethren were unanimously elected members of thc lodge , and will no doubt profit by their attention to the teaching which is obtainable there : B . os . Saunders , Stevens , Frickcr . Barker , J . Corbie , and Trenherz . Lodge was closed and adjourned .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at eight o ' clock on Aloiday , the 20 th inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldersoate-strcet , E . C , when a goodly number of brethren were .. resent , the offices being filled as follows : Bros . J . Young , YV YL ; | . IC Rumball . S . YV . ; II . R . Clisby . J . YV . ; F . GCooper , S . D . ; T . Ale-Butt , J . D . ; J . IL Ewins , l . G . ;

. YV . Pennefather , Preceptor ; and J . Laurence , Sec . Die lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lotlge lias opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Y ' oung ( having resigned the chair in favour of Bro . T . Alcllutt ) offeied himself a candidate for raising , was examined and

entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising very excellently worked by the YV . AL ( Bro . AlcButt , the coming YY ' . AL of the mother lodge ) . The lodge was then called off , and on resuming the Second Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Pennefather . 'The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and closed in due form .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . lfa . ) . —The members of the above lodge met on Alonday evening , the 21 st inst ., at Bro . Y ' ates' Royal Hotel , Alile End-road , IC There were present Bros . D . AIoss , YY ' . AL ; Aland , YV . AL 1 ( 125 , S . YV . ; A . G . Clements , [ AV . ; T . Wooding , Preceptor , S . D . ; T . J . Barnes , P . AL , Treas . ; B . Stewart , Hon . Sec ; G . If . Stephens ; and others . After due formalities lodge was opened up , and Bro .

Stewart was questioned and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising worked . Bro . AIoss worked the First , Second , and I bird Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . 1 . odge was closed down , and Bio . Aland was elected YY ' . AL for the meeting to be held on the 27 th inst ., when we trust he will secure a gootl attendance . Bros . Aland , Clements , and Stephens were

elected to form an Audit Committee for the lodge accounts , and to report thereon at thc ensuing meeting of the lodge . 'This concluded the business of a pleasant evening , and lodge was closed . LANGTON LODGE ( So . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this highly successful lodge of instruction was held on Thursdaythe lOth inst ., at the Mansion House Station

, Restaurant , Queen Y'ictoria-street , ICC , when the followinghrethren were present : Bros . Y'ialls , YY ' . AL ; Hue , S . YV . ; Chubb , JAV . ; Saunders , S . D . ; Money , J . D . ; Stoddart , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; | os . Langton , Treas . ; J . I ) . Langton , Sec . ; Clarkson , ' Duret , Alorriss , 'Tanqueray , YY ' eld , Harding , Steingraber , Johnston , Garland , Marshall , Pocock , and Shaw . Y'isitors : Bros . YY'illiams , Walker ,

Clayton , and Dawson . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of Ihe last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the lodge opened up to the 'Third and resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Clarkson , acting as candidate for the Second Degree , answer * d the usual questions , and the lotlge having been resumed in the Second Degree , Bro .

Clarkson was passed to the Degree of F . C , Bro . Saunders giving an explanation of the Second Tracing Board . After the usual call off the lodge resumed in the Third Degree , and Bro . Sudlow worked the Second and Third sections of the Third Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the lodge closed down to tlie First Degree . Bro . But ' - was unanimously elected YY ' . AL for thc next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —An excellent meeting of the members of this chapter was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C Middx ., ALE . / .. ; Higgins , II . ; G . Everett , jun ., SIC ; YY'ebb , S . N . ; Kohler , P . S . ; Appleton , ist Asst . ; Marston , YY ' . S . ; and Daly , Janitor . Comp . Koch , P . Z .

Lil y of Richmond , was a visitor , and officiated as I hud Principal , in the absence of Comp . Speedy . The minutes of the previous convocation having bcen read and confirmed , Bro . Cruse , 13 S 1 , was balloted for , and being in attendance was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Alason by the M . E . / .., assisted by his ofiicers . The election of oilicers for the year ensuing

then took place with the following result : Comps . Higgins , -IE . / .. ; Speedy , II . ; YY ' ebb , | . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . IC ; Kohler , S . N . ; Appleton , P . S . ; G . Everett , P . / ., 1 rcas . ; and Daly , [ anitar . . U pon the motion of Comp . Higgins , a Past Principal's jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Walls . Previouslto thc chapter being closed communications

y for non-attendance were read from Comps . Mann , I . P . Z . ; p- Everett , P . / .., 'Treas . ; Cooper , 2 nd Asst . ; TI . A . Dubois , P . / .. ; Davey , and others . The banquet was well served . The subsequent toasts }> erc curtailed . "'The Health of the M . E . Z . '' was given "y the Second Principal .

Royal Arch.

The AI . E . Z . having replied , then gave " The Exaltce . " In response , Comp . Cruse made a neat little speech , and expressed his gratification at the manner in whicli the whole proceedings were carried out . "The Visitor" followed , and the pledge having been warmly received , Comp . Koch , in reply , passed some very flattering enconiums upon the " working" ot the chapter .

"The Health of the AI . E . Z . Elect" was enthusiastically honoured ; and , in acknowledgment , Comp , Higgins expressed his intention of working very hard , in order to discharge the onerous duties of the First Principal's chair to their , he hoped , unqualified satisfaction . 'l'he toast of " The Oilicers , " coupled with the names of Comps . G . Everett , jun ., YY ' ebb , Kohler , and Appleton , terminated the proceedings .

SUNDERLAND . —Strict Benevolence ( No 97 ) . —On Thursday , the ifith inst ., the quarterly convoca tion of this chapter was held at the Alasonic Hall , Park terrace . The installation ol Principals then took place b-Ex . Comp . B . Levy , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Ex . Comp . T . Al YY ' atson being installed ' / .., and Comp . Geo . Porteous , J 'The other officers were invested as follows : Comps . R

Singleton , S . I-.. ; II . YY ' . Emerson , S . II . ; C McNamara , P . S . ; J . Sinclair , S . A . S . ; J . Egglcston , J . A . S . ; YV . Liddell , P . / .., Treas . ; and J . 'Thompson , Janitor . 'The visiting companions were : —Comps . Al . Douglas , '/ .. 531 , R . Kinmond , J . So ; AI . Frampton , II . 94 ; YY' . II . Craven , IC . So ; L . S . Saron . 94 ; ) . D . Todd , ' / .. 92 ; John Potts ,

P . Z . 94 ; [ as . Lowes , Z . So ; A . T . Munroe , P . S . So ; J . J . Clay , ' P . Z . 94 ; and II . J . Turnbull , P . Z . Sj , P . | . ll . l'he other companions present were : Ex . Comps . YV . II , Crooks , P . Z ., P . G . S . E . ; T . Twizell , P . / .. ; Comps . C . AI . YValker , R . Shadforth , J . H . Leech , and J . C AI 001 ( Freemason ) .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 223 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Grand Alark Lodge Alasonic lodge room , Sa , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Friday , the 17 th inst ., the YY ' . AL , Bro . II . J . Lardner , being well supported by officers and members oi the lodge , and a good working evening resulted . Amongst those

present were the following , viz .: Bros . T . Butt , SAY ' . ; li . S . Elliott , as I AY ' . ; R . Greenwood , M . O . ; C F . Goodenough , J . O . ; Appleton , J . D . ; YV . Pennefather , Sec ; IC Gilbert , ' P . M . and Treas . ; Birchdale , Brasher , Smythe , and others . The V . W . Bros . Donald Al . Dewar , P . G . M . O . and Asst . Grand Mark Secretary , and James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., itc , were also present , and assisted in tlie work of

advancement . The minutes having becn read , several brethren were balloted for as candidates , and of them Bros . II . ) . Ewins , 1320 ; J . T . Rumball , C . J . Smith , II . K . Clisby . and P . II . Clisby , all of 1623 , being in attendance , were severally introduced , and duly advanced to the Honourable Degree . 'The YY ' . AL announced his intention to represent the lodge

as Steward at the next festival of the Alark Benevolent Fund , and the brethren generally promised to support him . The lodge was closed after some small matters ol business detail had received attention , anti the brethren adjourned to thc Holborn Restaurant at the invite of the YV . AL , who is well redeeming a former promise that his year of ollice should greatly advantage and materially increase the prosperity of the lodge .

FRI / ZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —Thc regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on YY ' ednesday , the 15 m inst ., Bro . IC Clarke , YY ' . AL , in the chair . There were also present Bros . B . Craig , SAY ' . ; D . Bell , [ AV . ; YV . Martin , P . AL , AI . O . ; | . Ashworth , S . O . ; YV . Macaulay , J . O . ; J . Harper , P . AL , Treas . ; R . Wilson , Sec ; F . T . Allatt , S . D . ; J . Banks , J . D . ; J . IC Kirkconel ,

l . G . ; J . Close . I yler ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . AI . ; and Ed . Barwise . On the minutes being confirmed , the ballot was taken ( or two candidates , who were accepted , and being in attendance lhey were advanced to the llonouable Degree of Mark Master . 'The lodge was then closed in form and good liarmon } ' .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( So . 3 ) . — This old and distinguished chapter met at the Alasonic Hall , Golden-square , on the loth inst ., when there were present Uros . C . II . Driver , as AI . YY ' . S ., in the absence , through illness , of III . Bro . Dr . Ace ; F . Curlier , II . P . ; A . Williams , 1 st Gen . ; T . C Walls , 2 nd Gen . ; ]•' . YY ' . Driver , G . AI . ; C . YV . Tayleur , !_ . ; YV . Paas , P . M . W . S .,

. . . 1 . . . IS . IJ . I \ _/ t _ ' I , I I . . Treasurer ; D . Al . Dewar , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Lott , Organist ; IC | . Gardiner , D . C ; D . Nicols , P . M . W . S . ; T . YV . Coffin , P . AIAV . S . ; G . Pigachc , G . A . Berkeley , | . IC . Anderson , II . J . Lardner , YY' . B . Kidder , and T . I ' oore . 111 . Bro . Ramsey , AI . D ., was a visitor . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Aldridge was duly " perfected . "

Several apologies for absence having becn read , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-stre-et , where an elegant banquet was well served . The customary first toasts having becn disposed of , " The Health of the Al . YY' . S . " was kindly proposed by III . Bro . Nicols . III . Bro . C Driver , the acting AIAY ' . S ., having

briefly acknowledged the compliment , then gave " The Newly-perfected Brother . " The pledge having bcen drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Aldridge made an excellent speech in response . The . toast of " The Y'isitor " drew from III . Bro . Ramsey a fluent reply , in which he particularly congratulated the Alount Calvary Chapter upon its steady progress . " 'The Health of the Past Soveieigns " was acknowledged b y Bros . Collin , Nicols , and D . AI . Dewar . The latter having obtained permission from the

chair , then rose , and altera few well chosen remarks , presented III . Bros . Driver , Collin , and Nicols each with a very handsome jewel , which had been unanimously voted to the Past Sovereigns at the last meeting . 'The recipients of this compliment at once expressed their thanks , and each hoped that a similar gift would very soon be given to the other Past Sovereigns , who in the time gone by bad done such excellent service , but who , in a spirit of self-abnega-

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tion , had elected to decline the honour , at least for thc present . 'The toast of " 'The Oilicers , " coupled with the name of 111 . Bro . YVilliams , terminated the proceedings , which were rendered most enjoyable by thc excellent instru mental and vocal selections of Bros . Lott and Pigachc .

INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Friday " the 17 th inst ., when there were present 111 . Bro . A . j . R Trendall , 30 " , AIAY ' . S . ; Bros . YV . Al . Bywater , 30 " , ' 1 reas . ; G . Powell , Recorder ; G . Lambert , 32 '; Alagnus Ohren , 32 ; J . Read , 30 ' - ; G . Alickley , T . Allen 30 ° KU

, ; . . Grabham , . Major Dunbar , G . IC Legg , Henry ' Lovegrove , and G . Austin , 'T yler . Bros . Frederick Foss and George Edwards were perfected , the ceremony hcin" - very ably performed by the AIAY' . S ., assisted by ' the oilicers . 'The proceedings were followed by one of the pleasant social gatherings for which this chapter is famous .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A meeting of the General Committee was held on the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bro . Col . Creaton , in the chair ; Bros . Fredk . Adlard , [ ohn A . Rucker , Peter de L . Long , IC . Letchworth , N . Green , II . A . Dubois , F . R . YV . Hedges ( Sec ) , and IC . C Alasscy ( Freemason ) .

1 he minutes of the General Committee of 2 ( ith January were read and confirmed , and the minutes of the House Committee were read for information . Bro . I . ( ix <; moved that the report of the Premises' Committee be received and adopted ; and upon the same being carried , proposed that the report be referred back to the I louse Committee , to carry out the recommendations therein

contained , which was also carried . Bro . I . tixi : then proposetl that Ihe House Committee lie authorised to carry out the erection of the swimming hath in such a way as tbey think best . A petition on behalf of Alary Hannah Hurst was received , and the name ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for election .

Obituary.

Obituary .

DEATH OF BRO . DR . [ OIIN BOYVICS , OF WARRINGTON ' . It is with deep regret we record this week the death of Bro . Dr . Bowes , Alaster of the Warrington Blue Coat School , which took place at the Institution on Saturday m . ruing last . The deceased , who was fifty-nine years of age , suffcied from congestion of the lungs . He took to his bed in November last , and notwithstanding the efforts

ol his medical attendants , he grew weaker and weaker , and ultimately succumbed to this painful affection . Our deceased brother was Alaster of the Blue Coat School , at Warrington , and was well known and deservedl y beloved and respected in literary and social , as well as Alasonic circles , and bis loss will be deeply deplored by a very wide circle-of Iriends . His literary attainments were of a very high order , and in addition to his various publications in the

form of books , he was a contributor lo the local newspaper press as well as to the pages of the Freemason . The removal of Dr . Bowes will be deeply felt by the Alasonic body . He was connected with the Lodge of Lights , 14 s , Warrington . It may truly be said that there were few members of the Craft equal to Dr . Bowes in knowledge of the ritual ot all the Degrees , in the deep impressiveness with which he rendered it , and in the

brotherly readiness which he would communicate his stores to a rising brother . He strove with heart and soul , and not unsuccessfully , to raise the tone of Freemasonry in YY ' arrington , and lew will mourn his loss with truer mourning than those who have heard from him the principles of their Craft . Although he identified himself more intimatel y with the Lodge of Lights , of which lodge he was a Past Alaster , he was made Prov . G . Treasurer of the YY ' cstcrn Division

of the county of Lancaster in 1 SS 1 ; and he had filled the ofliccsof Prov . G . D . C , I'rov . G . Reg ., Prov . J . GAY' ., & c . Indeed , we may say hi . was the means of resuscitating , to a great extent , along with Bio . II . B . YY'bite , Freemasonry in YY ' arrington . He was also P . Z . of the Royal Arch Chapter of ICIias Ashmole , and hatl served all the offices in the chapter , lie was a Provincial Grand Officer of Cumberland and YY'cstmorland , and up to the time of his death

he A-as Provincial Giand treasurer of YY est Lancashire . An Old Blue , speaking of Dr . Bowes says , that which most closely endeared him to those who knew him , or had been educated at his feet , was his singular sympathetic power , and generosity of mind , lie coultl enter into a boy ' s aspirations , rejoice over his successes , and encourage him in his failures . The same might be said

of him by his brethren in the Craft , his great delight having becn to encourage and be useful to the younger members of the Order , and he was never tired of doing a good turn to all . 'The funeral took place on Thursday , the idlh inst ., in the presence of a large concourse of people . Among other bodies represented were the Freemasons ( wearing white ties , white kid gloves , and splits of acacia in their coats ) .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

[ The charge is 2 s . ( id . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTH . . Y 1 . c 1 ur . ALi > .-On the 21 st insl ., at 3 , Amersham-road , Putney , the wife of Air . YY ' . F . A . Archibald , of a son ,

MARRIAGE . RUSSELL—BATI . KY . —On the 2 istinst ., at St . Jude ' sChurch , Englefield Green , by the Rev . A . IC A . YY ' oodford , ALA ., assisted by the Rev . IC . K . Gray , LED ., and the Rev . the Y'icar of the parish , John Clayton , eldest son of the late Air . Russell and Airs . Russell , to Blanche Alorrison , fourth daughter cf Mr . and Airs . Batley , Castle Hill .

DEATH . BOWKS . —On the iSth inst ., at the YVarrington Blue Coat School , Bro . Dr . Bowes , aged 50 years ,