Royal Arch.

Comp . Sillitoe suitably thanked the companions , after ¦ which the chapter was closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by the Steward of the Union ( lub insueh a manner as to call forth words of praise upon his merits as

a CcLtcrcr * The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening followed . CHESTER . —Cestrian Chapter ( No . 425 ) . —The members of this chapter held their installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday evening , the 14 th inst ., when

Comp . S . W . Ramsden was installed as First Principal , Comps . J . F . Edisbury and A . Parkes being appointed H . and J . respectively . During the evening the companions of the chapter presented a valuable and somewhat rare jewel to Comp . J . C . Robinson , P . Z ., in recognition of his services to the chapter , and his researches into Masonic archeology .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —A few days ago the installation meeting of this chapter took place , when Comps . J . Blenkin , W . Brown , and Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., were installed in the three chairs by Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . Several candidates were also advanced by the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . T . Seller , P . Z .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 8 go ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 975 , M . E . Z . ; J . Sims , J . 834 , H . ; M . Speigel , 834 , J . ; J . T . Mickelburg , Z . 733 . Treas . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , S . E . ; Dr . lngleby Mackenzie , P . Z . 90 , P . P . G . T . Devon , S . N . ; G . March , 733 , P . S . ; J . Smith , 2 nd A . S . 890 , 1 st A . S . ; Cochrane

W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; and D . , 3 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cochrane being candidate . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Chalfont for his able rendering of the Mystical Lecture and presiding as First Principal . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

TEMPERANCE-IN-THE EAST LODGE ( No . 350 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newby Place , Poplar . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Slater proceeded to install his successor , Bro . John Byford , jun ., who was unanimously elected VV . M . at the previous meeting . Bro . Slater performed the ceremony in a very able manner . The W . M .

then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Steele , S . W . ; B . Carter , J . W . ; H . Rogers , M . O . ; Brown , S . O . j Bridges , J . O : ; Geo . Graveiey , P . M ., Treas . ; Charles Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec ; Trew , Reg . of Mks . ; Watkins , S . D . ; A . G . Duck , J . D . ; John Gordon , l . G . ; Gibbs , Org . ; G . Shearman , D . C ; Seale , Stwd . ; and Rawles , Tyler . Amongst the brethren present were Bros , T .

Ringrose , J . F . Richardson , G . Limn , and others . Visitors : Bros . Bolton , P . G . S . B ., Tucker , and Grey . Lodge business being ended , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a splendid repast was served by Bro . W . Bigg . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 357 ) - —A meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the iSth inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : Bros . F . Tyler , W . M . ; George Gardner , P . P . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; J . Edwards , S . W . ; A . Pringle , S . O ., acting J . W . ; W . Clowes , M . O . ; G . Thomas , R . of Mks . ; W . C . Dickey , l . G . ; J . L . Mather , G . Treas ., Sec . ; C . Bellerby , D . C . ;

W . C . Woodruffe , Stwd . ; B . Hardy , W . Ellis , F . Lawrence , Treas . ; J . Brill , and Walkley , Tyler . The lodge was opened , and a ballot taken for Bros . C . Bellerby , of the Thistle Lodge , E . B . Cox , Thistle Lodge , and VV C . Woodruffe , of the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , which proved in their favour as joining members . A division was then taken as to alteration of meetings , raising of fees , & c , and it was resolved that the meetings should

be altered from June , September , and February , to April , September , November , and February , the day to be fixed at the annual meeting in June . This being election meeting Bro . Lawrence was elected W . M ., and Bro . G . Gardner , Treas . for the ensuing year ; a jewel was voted to the outgoing Master , and the Audit Committee appointed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , after which a very pleasant evening was brought . to a close by several songs .

CARDIFF . —Langley Lodge ( No . 28 ) . —The installation of Bro . J . Munday , P . P . G . D ., as W . M . of the above lodge took place on Thursday afternoon , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Working-street . 'The officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge present were Bros . W . C . Hurlev , G . S ., P . I . G . W ., W . M . ; J . Munday , S . W . ; J . Hussey . J . W . ; J . Sheridan , M . O . ; J . Colman , S . O .:

W . H . Hooper , J . O . ; N . D . Marks , P . M ., Sec . ; Ivor Roberts , Assist . Sec . ; A . Roberts , Reg .: Henry Frazer , S . D . ; W . P . Phillips , J . D . ; and P . J . Riley , Tyler . The visitors included the following brethren from Monmouth : Bros . S . G . Homfray , P . G . M . ; G . Hazele , S . Davies , J . H . Pettewell , J . C . Kelley , T . G . Jones , P . P . G . S of W ., J . W . ; A . Thornton , P . G . S . ; C . P .

Evans , P . M ., r . r . U . b . ; and V . H . Phillips , P . G . S . T . Among the members present were Bros . J . H . Tavlor W . H . Williams , W . Hellier , J . R . Wood , and others . ' The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . S . G . Homfray , P . G . M ., after which the following were invested by the W . M .: Bros . J . Munday , P . P . G D W . M .: W . C . Hurley , G . S ., P . J . G . W ., I . P . M .: " L

Hussey , S . W . ; J . Sheridan , J . W . ; J . Colman , P . P . A . G . S ., M . O . ; W . H . Hooper , S . O . ; I . Roberts , J . O . ; A . H . Roberts , P . P . G . D ., Reg . ; N . D . Marks , P . M . J P . G . S ., Treas . and Sec ; H . Frazer , Assist . Sec ; J . M Gerhold , Org . ; W . P . Phillips , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , P . P . G . R ., J . D . ; J . R . Wood , l . G . ; R . Williams and W . H . Williams , Stwds . A banquet followed at the Aneel Hotel . fc

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WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The quarterly meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street . Bro . E . Palmer , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Capt . W . Weston , P . M . P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ;

, Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . D . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . Maulds , P . P . G . I . G ., S . W . ; G . Kenneday , P . P . G . R . of M ., S . O . and Sec . ; J . Whiteheart , P . P . G . I . G . Kent , M . O . ; C . Jolly , P . P . G . O ., J . O . ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M ., R . of M . ; E . West , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; F . Reed , l . G , ; T . Hosgood , J . H . Porter , C . J . Clapham , J . Farrier , and W . C Taylor , 44 .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . S . H . Syer , P . M . 13 ; W . Murphy , 1536 ; W . S . Buckler , 851 ; and W .-S . Gates , 851 , and , proving unanimous , these brethren were advanced by the W . M ., the ceremony being perfect in every shape and form . The \ V . M . then announced that he intended to stand as Steward at the forthcoming Mark Benevolent Festival , and the sum of five guineas was voted to his list ,

while , from the promises given by the brethren , we have no doubt the list of our distinguished brother will fully sustain the prestige of the lodge , it being already a Vice-President of the Charity . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capern ' s house , the Earl of Chatham Hotel , Thomasstreet , where , after refreshments , the usual loyal and Mark toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent by the brethren in harmony .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

SOVEREIGN GREAT PRIORY OF VICTORIA . On Wednesday , December 14 th , at Salisbury-buildings , Bourke-street , Melbourne , Victoria , the Sovereign Great Priory of Victoria was instituted . The Metropolitan Preceptory , No . 2 S on the roll of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada , was opened by Sir Knight Y . Bramwell , P . P . The Installing Master , Sir Knight George Talmage , P . P .,

afterwards took the chair . The Sir Knights then formed a line to receive M . Em . and Supreme Grand Master elect , Sir Knight David Munro , who was enthroned and saluted as M . Em . and S . G . M . of Victoria . The following officers were invested : Fraters Percy Oakden , D . G . M . ; Hon . Dr . G . Le Fevre , M . L . C , G . Prior ; A . Aitken , G . Sub-Prior ; Y . Bramwell , P . P ., G . Chancellor ; Rev . D .

Meadowcroft , G . Chap . ; G . Ialmage , P . P ., G . Constable ; B . J . Harrison , G . Marshal ; J . Moir , G . Treas . ; E . A . Collis , G . Reg . The following subordinate officers were also invested : Fraters J . C Coverlid , G . Vice-Chancellor ; F . Longmore , G . D . of C . ; W . D . Wright , G . Sub-Marshal ; L . S . Dumont , G . Almoner ; J . M . D . Drew , ist G . Herald ; Dr . E . H . Williams , Ch . M ., & c , 2 nd G .

Herald ; C J . Davison , G . W . of R . ; J . G . Yager , ist G . Std . Br . ; H . B . Foster , M . D ., 2 nd G . Std . Br . ; W . H . Burton , M . D ., G . Master Banner Br . ; J . Allison , ist G . Aide-de-Camp ; A . Agnew , 2 nd G . Aide-de-Camp ; G . E . Treen , A . G . D . of C . j J . Gregg , G . C of G . ; G . G . Hall , G . Swd . Br . ; J . C . Kennedy , G . Org . ; J .

Copeland , G . Purst . ; C . G . F . Stenbeck , W . Ferguson , W . G . Patterson , and J . E , Lees , G . Stwds . ; and W . H . Bridal , G . G . The Great Priory was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a repast had been provided . Several toasts were proposed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) .-This old chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Red . Lionsquare , on the 10 th inst . Among those present were Bros , Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , P . M . W . S . 30 0 , M . W . S . ; Captain J . E . Anderson , ist General ; W . Paas , 30 ° P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Lieut . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W , Browne-Kidder , G . M . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 ° , R . ; Captain Stohwasser , C of G . ; Dr . Coffin , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; W .

Maple , lhompson , Hayworth , Lieut . Nelson Prower , M . A ., Greenwood , VV . VV . Codd , Charles Belton , J . B . Glenn , and others . The minutes of the previous chapter having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . O . Harding , M . A ., who had been previously balloted for , was most impressively perfected by the M . W . S . A vote of thanks was passed , and ordered to

be entered on the minutes , to Bro . T . C . Walls for his services during the past four years as Recorder . Bro . H . J . Lardner gave a nolice of motion , " That the sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the chapter and placed on the list of Bro . Walls as Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " The Recorder gave a notice of motion , " That the sum of two guineas be voted to the Poore Testimonial Fund . "

A late member of the chapter , in distress , having been relieved with the sum of three guineas , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Cale Royal , Regent-street . The usual toasts followed , and a most pleasant evening ' s entertainment was brought to a close at an early hour .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

YORK . —York College . ~ The annual and obligatory meeting of the members of this college , now numbering over 80 of the leading Freemasons of Yorkshire and the North of England , was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Saturday , the iSth inst . There was one of the largest musters on record , amongst those present being Fratres T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept of the

Province ; W . F . Tomlinson , Celebrant ; J . L . Atherton , Deputy ; Col . Monks , Assist . Deputy ; J . M . Meek Treas . ; Wm . Brown , Sec . ; J . J . Wilkes , S . A . ; Chas ! Hill Drury , T . A . ; W . Flockton , Precentor ; G . H . Locking , C . of Novices ; W . B . Dyson , Org . ; S . Chadwick , T . 8 . ; Major McGachen , Herald ; W , H . B . Atkinson , Medallist ; Tudor Trevor , C . Palliser , J . Atheiton , C . J . Monckman , H . Maddison , H . E . Cousansj J . Blenkin , F . Smith , W . H . Cowper , J . W , Woodall

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Kipps , Myers , Cheesman , Craig , Welsman , Pattinson , Laxton , and others . Ballots were taken for Bro . E . Maclean , 3 $ ( S . C . ); G . F . Carr , 1542 ; T . P . Vaux , 208 ; J . VV . Davis , P . M . 61 : F . Whitelev . P . M . 61 : G . Bucklev . P . M . 61 : Chas .

Greenwood , W . M . 448 ; and Herbert Crossley , 61 . Bros . Maclean , Carr , Whitelev , Jekyll , Buckley , Crossley , and Vaux , accepted aspirants , were then introduced and admitted , the ceremonies being most perfectly performed by Frater W . F . Tomlinson , the Celebrant , who also delivered the lecture ; and , on the motion of Frater Trevor , seconded by the-Chief Adept , a resolution of thanks was passed to the Celebrant for the efficiency with which he had discharged his duties during his year of office . On a scroll

being taken , Frater Col . Monks received the almost unanimous vote of the fratres , and was at once installed in the chair of Christian Rosenkrentz by the outgoing Celebrant , and thanked the fratres for their selection of him , promising to do all in his power to further the welfare of the college . Frater J . W . Meek , Treas ., read his balance sheet , which showed , notwithstanding unusually heavy

expenses connected with printing the transactions , a balance at the right side . Frater Meek was thereafter re-elected to the office of Treasurer . The Chief Adept announced that at a meeting of Grade III . Frater J . J . Wilkes had been elected to the vacancy , and that at a meeting of

Urade 11 . fratres W . a . lomlinson and W . M . Brown had been elected to the two vacancies . The Chief Adept announced that he had conferred the Office of Suffragan upon Frater W . F . Tomlinson , and that of Provincial Secretary upon Frater Wm . Brown . A ballot was taken for Provincial Treasurer , and Frater J . L . Atherton was elected to that office . The roll of members was called over , and only six were found to be unaccounted for , either by letter or actual attendance . Frater J . W . Woodall gave

notice of a proposed alteration in the by-laws as to the appointment of Auditors . It was decided to hold the next meeting at Bradford , on Wednesday , the 16 th May . The Chief Adept then addressed a few remarks to the fratres , in the course of which he congratulated them on being

members of a body so large and influential as the college had undoubtedly become . They were already aware of the reasons that had obliged him to defer the preparation of his annual address , but he hoped to be able to give it at the next meeting in May , when he trusted to greet them all .

The M . C . was then dissolved , and the bulk of the fratres adjourned to the banqueting room , where they partook of an excellent tea , and a most enjoyable evening was passed previous to the departure of the members towards the four cardinal points of the compass .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

ALFRED MEADOWS CONCLAVE ( No . 1 ) , —On Monday this conclave met under the presidency of the Supreme Grand Ruler , Bro . Dr . Zacharie , who was ably supported by a number of the Grand Council and officers of the Alfred Meadows Conclave . Although only introduced into England about a year ago , the Order had grown in a way unknown in any other branch of

Masonry . Bro . Dr . Zacharie , P . G . M . California , is the prime mover in this Degree . He happened to speak in the Duke ' s Saloon at a Craft lodge to Bro . Matier some few months ago of the Order of the Secret Monitor , and finding that that brother was a Monitor , they enquired of the Grand Secretary if he were a member . He replying in the affirmative , they , with Bro . Lewis Thomas ,

determined to revive the Order in England . These four brethren forming a nucleus , a conclave was soon held , and they admitted a number of distinguished brethren into the Order . They then constituted themselves into a Supreme Grand Conclave , with Dr . Zacharie as the chief , and issued a warrant for a conclave , to be named the Alfred Meadows Conclave , No . 1 , after Bro . Dr . Meadowswho died shortly

, after the resuscitation of the Order . This conclave already numbers nearly 80 brethren , and warrants have been issued for a University of London Conclave , No . 2 , Star in the East ( Penang ) No . 4 , and Horatio Shirley , No . 5 , the latter being consecrated on Wednesday last at Red Lion-square . The Alfred Meadows Conclave already numbers amongst its members Bros .

F . A . Philbrick , Grand Chancellor ; T . Spratling , Grand Recorder ; J . Lewis Thomas , Grand Councillor ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . S . R . ; C . Belton , Grand Treasurer ; H . Tilton , P . G . M . New York ; Augustus Harris , A . M . Broadley , Sir Robert Fowler , M . P ., Sir Francis Burdett , Baron de Ferrieres , C . F . Matier , Major Lambert F . S . A ., Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths'

Company ; Magnus Ohren , Richard Eve , Grand Treasurer in the . Craft ; Lennox Browne , and others . On Monday , at the Holborn Restaurant , the following were amongst the brethren inducted as Secret Monitors : Bros . Admiral Richard Mayne , M . P ., C . B . ; G . Brown , Ohren , junior ,

Henry Wright , J . Beaumont , and Horatio Shirley . Bro . Spratling performed the ceremonies of inducting the candidates in a most able and impressive manner . The conclave was then closed , and the brethren dined together under the chairmanship of the Supreme Grand Ruler .

Bro . J . Lewis Thomas responded for "The Supreme Council . " Bro . Broadley , Grand Councillor , in one of his eloquent Masonic speeches proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Horatio Shirley , mentioning that Bro . Shirley is an Irish landlord , and having a lot of spare time on his hands , owing to unavoidable circumstances , is devoting some of it to the

Order of the Secret Monitor . Bro . Shirley responded in due terms . Bro . Henry Wright responded for " The Newly-inducted brethren ; " whilst Lieut .-Col . Perry Godfrey , the Guide , did the same for ' * The Officers . " All we need add is , that if this and all the conclaves con = tinue as the meeting did on Monday , then a very bright and progressive future is before the Order of the Secret Monitor , which owes so much to Bro Dr . Zacharie .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., Bro . Lord and Lady Hothfield , Bro . Lord and Lady Charles Beresford , and Bro . and Mrs . G . Cavendish-Bentinck were among the guests invited by Isabella , Countess of Wilton , to meet the Uuke of Cambridge at dinner at her residence in Grosvcnor-street on Saturday evening last .