Instruction

r nUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of •indue was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Gauden *?'» i TlaDham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . I , when there were pnt Bros . Folkard , W . M . ; Mitchell , S . W . j Harvey , J . W . ; PffctiU Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; Beaven , S . D . ; Elson , J . D . j W oids ' on I . G . j Cochrane , Spencer , F . Hill , Windsor , Smith , , ¦ S / rieht ' Poole , Livett , Russell , Steele , Evans , Colman , VV . Hill , ¦ h Woods ' , and Weeks , Tyler . Vi . » lodtre was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last U « fa

J . HC , .. . „„„ ,. . rv , „ , „ . »„„ „„ u „ a , l ;„ . I . u eting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the crond Degree , and Bro . Evans having answered the usual quests was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , d the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed , with Bro . Evans as a " ndidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ca t 3 nd , ' and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . and Donaldson respectivelyassisted by the brethren

Andrews , . The W . M , rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The WM . rose for the second time , and Bro . Mitchell was elected W * ' for m ( i ensuing week . Bro . Mitchell returned thanks , and inpointed officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday last at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Comps . E . Y . Jolliffe , M . E . Z . ; Sillitoe , H . ; P . F . R . Saillard , J . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; E . Anderton ,

S . E . ; John Larkin , P . S . ; A . B . Hudson , ist A . S . ; G . Rawlinson , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; John Derby Allcroft , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; Fred Crockford , P . Z . ; and E . VV . Stillwell . Visitors : Comps . Sillitoe , G . H . East Lancashire ; and Kift . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The following were elected officers for the ensuing year :

Comps . H . B . Marshall , M . E . Z . ; P . F . R . Saillard , H . ; Edward Anderton , J . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . Z ., S . E . ; M . R . Webb , S . N . ; John Larkin , P . S . ; A . B . Hudson , ist A . S . ; G . Rawlinson , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . Couchman , Janitor . Audit Committee , Comps . Shotter , Stillwell , and Rawlinson . The companions afterward dined together under the gavel of Comp . E . Y . Jolliffe .

FAREHAM . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 309 ) . — The annual meeting for installation of Principals took place on Thursday , the i ( 3 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Comp . G . F . Lancaster conducting the ceremony with his customary ability . The Principals installed were Comps . 1 . W . Gieve , as M . E . Z . ; A . R . Holbrook , as H . ; and

W . A . Hill , as J . The other officers were appointed as follows : Comps . the Rev . A . A . Headley , Treas . ; H . Cooke , S . E . ; W . H . Bolitho , S . N . ; H . E . Bate , P . S . ; C . 0 . Smith and T . E . Smith , A . S . ; E . lzod , Org . ; T . H . Williams , P . Z ., D . C . ; and R . Eames , Janitor . Two interesting presentations have been made to the

chapter . The retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . the Rev . A . C . Hervey , has presented three candlesticks made by himself from wood taken from the chancel of Fareham Parish Church , and estimated to be 800 years old . Mrs . H . Cooke has presented a very handsome pedestal cover , worked on white silk , from a design by Comp . Lancaster .

SALTASH . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 1071 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on the 15 th instant , when the following Principals were installed Comps . Burns , as Z . ; R . C . Revell , H . ; and Bray , J . The Installing Officer was Comp . R . H . Rae , 1 S 9 , assisted by Comp . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A .,

P . P . G . J . The Board of Installed Principals also included Comps . C . Croydon , A . W . White , 1 S 9 ; Brooking-, Herring , VV . H . L . Clark , 1071 ; and Doney , 970 . fhe officers invested Comps . Dr . Shaddock , S . E . ; Lieut . R . Polwhele , R . N ., N . ; Braund , P . S . ; Herring , P . Z ., ist A . S . ; and Deeble , Janitor .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the nth instant . Among those present were Bros . C . Stevens , M . E . Z . ; T . Faulkner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., acting H . ; W . H . Lee , P . Z ., P . G . S . E ., J . ; W . H . Matthews , H . elect ; T . C . WaUs , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; H . Higgins , S . N . ; C . Kohler

H . , P . Z ., P . S . ; W . Fisher , ist Asst . Soj . ; W . '•Peat , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; Elliott , P . Z . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . F . lallack , 1423 , for exaltation , but he was unavoidably prevented from attendingThe ballot was also taken for

. Comp . '' , f > ' 443 . as a joining member . Comp . Lee ably in"" Comp , Matthews as H . The election of Principals and officers for the year ensuing then took place as follows : k ? mps . W . H . Matthews , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Lee , H . ; H . MigTErins , 1 . . T . C . Walls . S . E .: B . H . KnhIPr . S . N . •17

?•™ ellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . Fisher , P . Soj . ; Peat , ist "sst . boj- Moss , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . fo h thanks was unanimously passed to the M . E . Z . ri . 1 P services . Apology for non-attendance was reeved from Comp . E . H . Thiellay , P . Z . iour , , Pter was then closed , and the companions adfull jut" refreshment . The customary toasts received

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

'his rW HAPTER ( No - « W ) .-The usual weekly meeting of Castle ft ? T hdd on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at ' the Stirling Lyon ' pSj lurch-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . ifio , ' 1 V'V , ? - ' , - - : L Moore . Z- 169 , H . ; Neeld , P ! Z . Stone SN H 'i " . -z- 127 S > Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; &

W , V - MuTchd , A . S . i 3 V 97 " "' * ¦" " " •, VUUU ' ^ firmed Th Was ° r ened > and the minutes were read and con-Personatin ,, „ f- monv of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Woods the dues 1 ? n atc , J The M - - - rose £ or the first time , and and Comn M ° "ected - The M E Z rose for the sec ° n < l time , Th . »» J ? P- Moore was elected IMP 7 fnr tho „„„ , ¦ „„„ .: '

Proposed thafV . fi . r . - third time > when Comp . Grummant 1 , 11 the first fr ? -,. en i o £ the month the chapter should adjourn 'creation feT" September , urging the necessity of taking ?' 'al and ahi . § summer evenings , as well as of giving their ih 's was carr li ep . tor the holiday he would not otherwise take , " -arnea unanimously , after which the chaDter was closed

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Angel Hotel , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . K . R . Cama , W . M . ; J . C . Collier , S . W . ; J . Hugh Thomson , J . W . ; D . P . Cama , P . M . ; E . Drewett , P . M . ; Richard ' Eve , P . M ., P . G . M . O . ; Chas . Belton ,

P . M ., P . G . M . O . ; W . Wells , P . M . ; W . E . White , C . Sheppard , T . White , G . V . Knight , S . Ram , and J . H . Thompson . Visitors : Bros . N . Goodchild , F . E . Pocock , M . D ., and E . C . Mulvey . Lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting- read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . "I . W . H . Thompson as a joining member , and Bro . S .

Ram for advancement . The ballot proving unanimous in their favour , Bro . S . Ram was advanced into the mysteries of Mark Masonry by the W . M . Bro . J . Hugh Thompson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . C . Collier , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Joice , Tyler . Nothing more transpiring for the good of Mark Masonry or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 15 th inst ., when there were present among others Bros . C . H . Kohler , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., G . Std . Br ., as J . W . ; Davis , S . O . ; Woodruff , J . O . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; W . Fisher , P . M .,. P . G . Supt . of Wks ., Treas . ;

Meacock , J . D ., and others . Bro . W . H . Stiles , P . M ., & c , was a visitor . * The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were read from Bros . W . Bailey , W . M . ; Simmonds , J . W . ; Thomas , M . O ., and others . The lodge was then closed and adjourned for the summer

recess . The l . P . M . presided at the banquet table . Bro . Briggs responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers" in a neat speech . Bro . Fisher replied to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Bro . Stiles acknowledged "The Health of the Visitor . " Bro . Kohler made a stirring appeal on behalf of the

Mark Benevolent Fund . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated . ¦ FRI 2 INGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., Bro . B . Craig , P . G . M . O ., W . M ., in the chair ; H . Hartley , S . W . ; Jas . Harper , P . M ., Treas ., as J . W . ; J . Dickson , M . O . ; J .

Wakefield , S . O . ; W . Robinson , J . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., Sec ; Jas . Stout , S . D . ; Jas . Lowery , J . D . ; J . Kitchen , I . G . ; J . Gordon , Tyler ; J . Routledge , and " others . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , and Bro . Rev . Geo . B . Armes , P . P . G . Chap ., was balloted for , and advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M . The W . M . then intimated that an invitation

had been given for the Prov . Grand Lodge to hold the annual meeting at Frizington , which he hoped would be approved of , and it was possible there would be a candidate or two for advancement , and the Prov . Grand Officers would also be presented with their certificates thejsame day . The lodge , with " Hearty good wishes , " was then closed . '

DERBY . —Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) . —The regular meeting of this very flourishing lodge , which now numbers 50 members , was held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . C . Webster , W . M . ; J . Bland , l . P . M . ; A . Woodiwiss , S . W . ; R . L . Homer Mole , J . W . ; J . Walker , M . O . ; W . B . Woodforde , J . O . ; Rev . J . Orrell , Chap . ; J . 0 . Manton

P . M ., Treas . ; S . Taylor , R . of M . ; C . D . Hart , Sec . ; J . P . Fearfield , J . D . ; E . J . H . lHookyns , I . G . ; W . Stone , Tyler ; T . Cox , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . G . D . Eng . ; A . Frazer , and F . Iliffe , 86 . The circular convening the lodge was read . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , and

Bro . A . Woodiwiss , P . A . G . D . C , S . W . ( Mayor of Derby ) , was unanimously elected . Bro . J . O . Manton , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Stone , Tyler . Bros . S . A . W . Howmann and S . J . Sanders , of 1085 , were balloted for and elected , but were prevented attending for advancement . The W . M . elect then rose to thank the brethren for the honour they had done him in electing him

to preside over them for the ensuing year , and promised to do his best for the continued prosperity of the lodge . He said it would be remembered that at the previous meeting it was decided to invite the Provincial Grand Lodge to hold its annual meeting under their banner in July next , and that invitation had been accepted . It then occurred to him that the lodge

had no banner under which Provincial Grand Lodge could meet , and he thereupon decided himself to supply one , and this ( which he then uncovered ) be now asked the lodge to accept , and he trusted all would have the pleasure for many years of working under it . The banner , which was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , was greatly admired by the brethren , the design being very appropriate , being the Corporation Arms , "The Buck in

the Park ; " permission to use which having been granted by the donor , in his capacity of Mayor of this ancient borough . The W . M ., in the name of the lodge , very feelingly thanked Bro . Woodiwiss for his handsome gift , and proposed that the thanks of the lodge be accorded him and entered on the minutes . This was seconded by Bro . T . Cox , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., and carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the lower hall for refreshment .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished council was held on the 16 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . Among the numerous brethren present we noticed Bros . G . Graveley , T . I . M . ; R . Loveland

Loveland , D . M . ; Thomas Poore , P . T . I . M ., as P . D . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . D . G . M ., P . T . I . M ., Recorder ; E . Storr , 3 rd Marshal ; Robert Roy , M . A ., Sentinel ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . I . M . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . G . Marshal ; J . Hay , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . J . Pakes , W . C . Claridge , A .

Cryptic Masonry.

McDowall , H . Carman , H . Rogers , Thos . Clark , B . Stewart , G . Gregory , W . A . Scurrah , R . J . Chitson , J . N . Frye , G . Hollington , J . Jones , Perkins , J . J . Thomas Mills , O . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous council were read and confirmed . Bro . Capt . T . C . Walls having assumed the chair , obligated and installed Bro . R . L . Loveland , as

Thrice Illustrious Master . The following appointments and investitures then took place : Bros . G . Graveley , P . D . M . ; Major P . Dunbar , D . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . C . W . ; F . Davison , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Recorder ; B . R . Bryant , C . of Gds . ; the Rev . W . Lemon , P . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; the Rev . R . Peek , Asst . Chap . ; E . Storr , C . of C ; George Powell , ist Marshal ; H . H .

Shirley , M . A ., 2 nd Marshal ; VV . Glynes , 3 rd Marshal ; R . Roy , S . S . ; T . Clark , J . S . ; J . Brittain , Warder ; T . G . Robinson , Sentinel ; and E . Mills , O . S . A vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., was proposed by Bro . Capt . Walls , seconded by Bro . Loveland , and carried unanimously . Among the numerous apologies for non-attendance were those of Bros . T . Cubitt , P . T . I . M . ;

Major G . Lambert , Capt . W . B . Williamson , J . P . ; Maj . P . Dunbar , the Rev . W . Lemon , P . G . Chap . ; D . P . Cama , A . Williams , P . G . I . M . ; G . Powell , H . J . Lardner , and H . H . Shirley , M . A . The resignation of Bros . Geo . Kenning and Fountaine were received with regret . The council was closed in the Degree of S . M ., and the annual festival banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant . The T . I . M . presided most ably and genially .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro , Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , presided , and the Senior and Junior Vice-Presidents , Bros . James Brett and C . A . Cottebrune , Past Grand Pursuivants , occupied their respective chairs . The Board of Masters was first held , and the agenda

paper of Grand Lodge of June 5 th was read . The Board of Benevolence first confirmed the recommendations to the Grand Master at the April meeting to the extent of £ ' 260 . There were 40 cases on the new list , and during the course of the sitting four of these were dismissed and four were deferred . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 725 , which sum was composed of one recommendation

to Grand Lodgeof £ 60 , and two recommendations of £ s ° each . There were four recommendations to the Grand Master' of £ 40 each , and three of £ 30 each , and 10 grants of £ 20 each , two of £ 15 each , seven of £ 10 each , and three of £ 5 each . Lodges in London , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Hastings ,

Birmingham , Gravesend , Driffield , Milford Haven , Bareuly , Exeter , Blyth-on-Tyne , Chester , Manchester , Spilsby , Lincoln , Grahamstown , South Shields , Luton , Constantinople , Richmond ( Yorkshire ) , Sudbury , Hampton Court , Waltnam Cross , Bridlington , Tiverton , and Malta were the sponsors for the applicants for relief .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A Special General Court of the Subscribers of this Institution was held on the 16 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Bro . Charles Hammerton in the chair . There were also present Bros . Peter de L . Long , Ralph Clutton , J . H . Matthew , Henry A . Hunt , C . H . Webb , Henry Smith , Dep . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; William Masters , James Stevens , Alfred C . Spaull , H . Massey , Thomas Massa ,

Edward Terry , John Chadwick , Frank Richardson , John Money , G . P . Britten , James Moon , A . F . Godson , W . F . Smithson ( Leeds ) , and F . R . W . Hedges . The meeting was called for the consideration of a recommendation of the Centenary Committee , " That the sum authorised to be expended under the resolution passed at the General Court held on the 14 th day of April , 188 S , be

extended to an amount not exceeding £ 31 , 000 . " The notice calling the meeting having been read by the Secretary , The CHAIRMAN said that the tenders for the erection of the new building necessary to the plans of Bros . Hunt and Clutton were to an amount which was beyond the sum authorised at the meetint ? referred to in the

recommendation . The plans were in the room for the brethren's inspection if they had not seen them before . They were so designed as to give ample room to the inmates when their number was increased , as was intended . The first plans were so cramped , and gave so little air space or room to move about in case of fire , that they were thrown aside , as if adopted , in case an accident occurred great damage

might arise . The present plans were so designed that every convenience was provided in case of accident . He , therefore , moved the adoption of the recommendation , and hoped the brethren would come to a unanimous conclusion . Bro . HY . SMITH seconded . He had gone very carefully over the plans , and whereas the former appeared to him to be dangerous , in the new ones there was plenty of open

space . The plans were then explained by Bros . HUNT and CLUTTON . After a short discussion upon the plans , the motion was put , and carried unanimously . The CHAIRMAN then moved that the sum named should

be granted . Bro . J AMES STEVENS asked what was the lowest tender ? Bro . HEDGES : £ 30 , 830 . Bro . STEVENS : VVhat is the highest ? Bro . HEDGES : £ 34 , 598- , , p . Bro . STEVENS : And we are asked for , £ 31 , 000 .

The CHAIRMAN : Not exceeding £ 31 . 000 . Bro . SPAULL : The details will be left in the hands of the Centenary Committee . We have to consider the application they make for money not exceeding £ 31 , 000 . If they are satisfied that the accommodation is so small , and that deviations are necessary , then they should have oower to make reasonable deviations .

Bro . M ASSA : This sum does net include heating . Bro . HEDGES : No . Bro . EDWARD TERRY seconded the motion , which was then put , and carried unanimously . A Special Court was , upon requisition , duly signed , and called for the 30 th inst . to confirm the resolution , and a vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .