Instruction.

P . M . ; W . Death , VV . A . Vincent , E . Rogers , SiR ; M . S . Rodet , S . J . Humfress , F . Goswell , Job Windle , J . H . Wood , J . Reid , VV . R . Hatton , J . J . Thomas , and VV . H . Wadham . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer and the minutes confirmed . Lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Second Dearee and resumed to the First . Bro . Tribbel was examined and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed . Bio . Stevens gave the lecture on the tracing board in his usual able manner . The Second and Third Sections were also worked by him , assisted by Bros . Read and Taylor . Bro . Ferris answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bros . J . Lawrence , F . Smith , and F . Payment were elected joining members . Bros . Lieut .

Henry Smith and David Smith were unanimously elected honorary members . After a vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens the lodge was closed and adjourned . A ballot was drawn , and a member joined the Benevolent Society , being No . 34 on the roll . The brethren then spent a social hour , Bro . Stevens

reciting Morris ' s beautiful poem , "The Level and the Square . " Bros . Wickens , Mote , and Death assisted by some capital songs . Our Canadian brethren assured the members they would take to Canada a lasting remembranceof the excellent working of the ceremony and the brotherly love extended to them in the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The above influential chapter held its installation meeting at the High School for Boys , Fox-hill , on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when M . E . Comps . Capt . Eugene Sweny was installed as Z . ; H . Mason , H . ; and R . Edmunds , J . The following officers were invested : Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st A . S . Kent , Treas . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P .

G . S . Kent , S . E . ; VV . Rees , S . N . ; fi . B . Hobson , P . S . ; J . H . Roberts , 1 st A . S . ; G . Letton , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Myers , P . Z ., D . of C . ; W . Musto , P . Z ., W . S . ; and H . Mabbett , Janitor . The ceremony of installation and investiture was most impressively perfoimed by M . E . Comp . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., G . 1 st A . S . England , P . P . G . H . Kent . On its conclusion it was unanimously resolved that Comp .

Robinson should become an honorary member of the chapter , and , further , that a vote of thanks should be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer that day . Comp . Robinson having briefly , yet feelingly , returned thanks a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , of the valueof 10 guineas .

was presented to M . E . Comp . W . B . Lloyd , I . P . Z ., for the very excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of First Principal during the past year , and also for valuable services rendered . Comp . Lloyd suitably returned thanks . On the application of Comp . Penfold , a guinea was given to purchase a prize for the Girls' High School , the same sum having been presented by the Pattison Lodge

to the Boys High bchool for a similar purpose . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to Comp . Bray ' s famous hostelry ihe Bull Hotel , Darttord , where that indefatigable and courteous caterer for all comers had ready for thetu one of those admirably served banquets for which he is so famous . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts being honoured , Comp .

Robinson responded for "the Grand Officers of Grand Chapter , " and in eloquent terms spoke of our royal G . Z ., the _ Prince of Wales , whose hands were so full of public business , and who yet found time to carry out the duties of G . M . in the Craft and G . Z . in the Royal Arch . In Lord Carnarvon , their Pro G . Z ., they had a nobleman who in the absence of their G . Z . presided with grace and ability .

Lord Lathom , G . H . was " beau ideal " of a mason , and could initiate a candidate and take him on through all the higher degrees up to the highest . While their G . J ., Lord de Tabley , was an honour to ihe very name of a Mason . The rest of the Grand Officers were only actuated by one desire , and that was to do their duty , and were proud of the honour conferred upon them ; for them , and for

himself , he thanked the companions for the hearty reception the toast had met with at their hands . The toast of " Lord Holmesdale , Grand Superintendent Kent , " having been honoured , that of" Prov . G . H ., Comp . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . G . C . Officers " followed , coupled with the name of Comp . T . S . Warne , P . G . S . E ., who , in response said that it was only for the last six or

seven years that they had had a Grand Chapter for their respected Prov . G . S ., Lord Holmesdale , to preside over . It was always a pleasurable thing to be a member cither of Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter in a province like Kent , and it was an especial pleasure to him to be brought into such close connection , through Grand Chapter , with a chapter like the Pattison . He again thanked them for the

toast and assured them that it was a great pleasure and a "igh honour to receive from such companions , such marks of esteem and respect to Grand Chapter . The 1 . P . Z . then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " and said the companions had had an opportunity during the two previous years of seeing how admirably Comp . o « oney had filled the third and second chairs , and from the

experience of those two years they might expect a good year of office for the chapter under the rule of their excellent Z . He hoped there would be plenty of work for him , and that the companions would surround him as often as Jjev could and help him by every means in their power . Ihe M . E . Z . said he felt a great deal of diffidence in responding . He knew that the task before him was

any-! , ff but a li g ht one , yet the sublime ceremony with which ne had been installed into the highest chair of the chapter nad inspired him with a resolution to go on and work even narder in the future than in the past . The bright examples e had to follow—companions who had made their mark not only in the chapter but in the province—made his task no light one , yet with their help and the cordial support of "ie companions , he trusted to be able to fulfill all their

exwh J , ° ns" lf ne cou ! d ' and did 8 ive tllem satisfaction , nen he proposed his successor's health in that or some Mi'Jt r ? he snou , d feel that he had not striven in vain , do hi \ t S , jare him and S ' ve bim heal ' " strength to tinn c . i to 'heir satisfaction and the honour and reputation of the chapter . follow J ' _ " The Second and Third Principals " leri „» , i . L . PS . Mason and Edmunds briefly acknow-, ca J £ ea the toast . sarnie ? L utter in responding for the " Past Principals , " » " was the usual thing for those who occupied the principle

Royal Arch.

chair , either in lodge or chapter , to speak highly of the "superannuated" ones , and a good thing too , for nothing but that could allay the feelings of regret that filled the bosoms of the " superannuated " at the dreary prospect of inactivity before thrm . Of course they , the " Pasts , " did not regret having done their work , but the fact was that it was "done , " and they were left to fade and wither at the left

of the chair . They had , however , tried hard to make the chapter what it was , and in their name he thanked the companions for the toast . The " Visitors " was coupled with the name of Comp . R . Piddock , P . Z . 92 , 91 C , and P . P . G . Std . Br . Sussex , who said it was always a great pleasure to visit , especially where the companions were so courteous and genial as those

of the Pattison Chapter . It had afforded him nosmall amount of pleasure to be present at the installation of his old friend , Comp . Sweney , as Z . of the Pattison Chapter . In fact he had determined , if they would accept him , to become a member of the chapter , and if they did he should congratulate himself upon the fact that that would be the last time he should have to respond as , and thank them on

behalf of , the visitors for the hearty reception given them . Comp . the Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., H , 1837 , > n answer to repeated calls , favoured the company with a brilliant and witty speech , which provoked much mirth by its quaint yet telling delivery . " The Officers " and Janitor's toast concluded the proceedings . Among the companions , besides these above-mentioned .

were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , P . Z . ; Major White , P . Z . ; Dr . F . Spurrell , P . Z . S 29 ; VV . Richey , P . Z . 51 ; the Rev . H . Cummings , Z . 1 S 37 ; VV . G . Batchelor , J . 79 ; G . Spinks , 2 nd A . S . 13 ; Capt . J . Sculley , 13 ; J . Scott-Mutch , J . 13 ; T . P . Britton ,

1 S 37 ; T . R . Richardson , VV . G . Lloyd , F . H . Johnson , D . C . Capon , C . Ellis , G . Nichols , G . Frost , C . Barth , R . Hewitson , Wilson , andC . Jolly { Freemason ) . The singing was excellent , Comps . Cummings , Lloyd , Roberts , Nichols , and Ellis contributing , while Comp . Jamblin accompanied them in admirable style .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 199 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on the iSth inst . Bro . H . Stevens , VV . M ., presided . Among those present were Bros . J . J . Gould , S . W . ; Little , J . W . ; J . Funston , S . O . ; S . Smither , J . O . ; Meek , P . M . ; and VV . Beasley , P . M . After the usual

business , Bro . Holden , who had specially journeyed from Birmingham to be present , was duly advanced by the VV . M . in a very able manner . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a substantial supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to in a hearty manner .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The election meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 14 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . C . Kipling , P . P . G . Std . B ., presided , and was ably assisted in the ceremony by Bros . G . Dark , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and T . Poore , P . M ., P . G . l . G . There were also present Bros . Hy . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . G . S . of Works : H . Baldwin . P . M ..

Sec , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; G . J . Dunkley , P . P . G . Org . ; and others . Bros . Tattersall and Coulton were balloted for and elected , and duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . G . J . Dunkley was elected VV . M ., Bros . H . Lovegrove and J . Daly were re-elected respectively Treasurer and Tyler . Bros . E . Storr and E . Clarke were elected Auditors . A cold collation followed .

COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) —At the meeting held in the Masonic-rooms on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., Bro . Peacock , J . W ., was unanimously chosen as the VV . M . elect for the next twelve months , it is a rather singular coincidence that Bro . Peacock should have been chosen as the head of three lodges this year , viz .: the Craft , Mark , and Red Cross Degrees , which fact speaks for itself that he must be a very popular brother .

GOSPORT—Gosport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this flourishing young lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , on the 17 th inst ., for the transaction of business . Bro . G . F . Lancaster , VV . M ., Prov . G . Treas . in the chair . A large number of members were present , also Bros . H . J . Guy , P . M . 2 , Prov . G . S . O . ; J . Gieve , W . M . 2 , P . P . G . D . C ; and other

visiting brethren . Several candidates for advancement were successfully balloted for , but neither being present the W . M . directed the bye-laws to be read . The brethren were then called upon to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year , and their choice proved to be unanimously in favour of Bro . R . W . Mitchell , S . W ., P . P . G . S . D ., who amidst applause suitably returned thanks . Bro . Geo . Darby was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Lancaster made the

gratifying announcement that his list tor the Mark Benevolent Festival next week now amounted to £ 40 . After the transaction of some routine business , and the proposal of several candidates for advancement , the lodge was closed and the Royal Ark Mariners lodge attached to the lodge was opened , at the close of which Bro . Mitchell , P . M . and Z . 903 , & c , was the recipient of a handsome present on the occasion ol his marriage .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — An excellent gathering of this old and distinguished chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Bros . F . Curlier , 30 , M . W . S . ; Alfred Williams , 30 , H . P . ; T . C . Walls , 1 st Genl . ; F . W . Driver , 2 nd Genl . ; W . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ;

C . VV . Taylcur , G . M . ; E . J . Gardiner , R . ; W . B . Kidder , D . C ; E . M . Lott , 30 , Org . ; T . VV . Coffin , P . M . W . S . ; R . W . Stewart , P . M . W . S . ; D . Nicols , P . M . W . S . ; J . L . Mather , Grimwood , J . E . Anderson , T . Poore , A . Pears , and H . J . Lardner . The visitors were III . Bros . F . Weston , 32 , and C . F . Matier , 31 . _ The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot . was . taken upon behalf of Bros .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

C . E . Ferry , 1 > . J . Tyler , E . F . Storr , and VV . B . William son to be perfected , and for Bro . William Lake , of 61 , for 1 ?!"'"? ' and ll proved to be unanimous in each case . Bros . Williamson and Storr being in attendance were initialed into the mysients of the Degree by the M . W . S . in a most AI , . 1 , !? , ? nner - The installation of the M . W . S ., Bro . Alfred Williams , for the ensuing year then took place , and

me ceremony was performed by III . Bro . Curlier in a way that left little to be desired . The officers appointed were r ° ™ -r \ WaJIs , Prelatci F . VV . Driver , ist . Genl . ; C . VV . Tayleur , 2 nd Genl . ; VV . Paas , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; E J . Gardiner , G . M . ; G . A . Berkeley , Raphael ; J . E Anderson D . C . ; and E . M . Lott , Org ! Hie retiring M . W . S . was then presented with a handsome jewel m recognition of his valuable and efficient services Upon the motion of Bro . Deivar the annual subscrintion

was unanimously increased to three guineas . The chapter having been closed the brethren adjourned to the Late Royale , where a most elegant and excellent banquet was served . Upon the removal of the cloth the ^ vJr mary toasts were ab ' y £ iven hy tne MAV . S . Bros Williamson and Storr responded upon behalf of " The newly perfected brethren . " Bros . Matier and Weston replied at length for "The Visitors . "

111 . Bro . Curlier acknowledged "The Health of the Past Sovereigns , " and Bro . Walls responded for "The Officers . " The proceeding then terminated .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . — A special assembl y of the members of this preceptory took place at the Masonic Hall on the 24 th inst . By desire of Lord Londesborough , V . E . P . Sir Knt . T . W . Tew presided assisted by his oflicers from theornvinrenf W « i V „ , t , „ i , ;_ '

About 100 American brethren and Templars were piesent ' arid were received with the greatest cordiality . The Lord Mayor of York afterwards received the Sir Knights in the Banquet Hall of the Mansion House , and at half-past eight a grand banquet was served in the Guildhall to about

130 i > ir Knights , who were entertained in a most sumptuous manner . Many excellent speeches were made in response to the toasts given in honour of the visitors . The proceedings did not conclude till nearly midnight . The PilsrrimSir Knights have since left York for London .

Red Coss Of Constantine.

Red Coss of Constantine .

MARYPORT . —Dyke ' s Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The annual assembly of this conclave was held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., for the purpose of installing Sir Knight Henry Peacock as Sovereign , and Sir Knight G . W . Dalrymple , Viceroy , for the ensuing year . The muster of Sir Knights was good . Eminent Sir Knight Tom Bird occupied the chair , when Sir Knight Lewthwaite , P . S ., read the minutes and statement of accountswhich were

, passed , when Sir Knight R . Robinson , P . S ., assumed the chair and with the able assistance of Sir Knight Edward Tyson , P . S ., discharged the duties of the installation in an able manner . The newly-installed Sovereign then invested the following Sir Knights as his officers : Sir Knights Rev . E . M . Rice . S . G .: I . I . ' Knhincnn .

J . O . ; David Bell , H . P . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , Treas . and Recorder ; John Mills , Prefect ; J . F . Kirkconel , S . B . j W . Holloway , Orator ; Charles Cowan , Herald ; James Hunter Almoner ; J . Dodd , D . C . ; William Bradley and John Bowness , Stewards ; and John Hewson , Sentinel . A vote of thanks to be recorded was passed to Eminent Sir Knights Robinson and Tyson for their services , when the conclave was closed with the usual solemnities .

Royal Art Mariners.

Royal Art Mariners .

GOSPORT . —Gosport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —On the 17 th inst ., at the close of the business of the Gosport Mark Lodge , the lodge of Royal Ark Marinets attached to it was opened . Bro . George F . Lancaster , P . M ., W . C . N ., presiding . Several candidates were sucressivplv h- >\\ nt » A

lor , and two being present , were duly elevated . The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . C . N , for the ensuing year . Bro . Mitchell , J ., and at present W . C . N , of the Carnarvon Lodge of R . A M ., stated he was desirous of waiving any claim to the office and suggested the reelection of Bro . Lancaster ; this was carried by acclamation , and the business terminated .

Jamaica.

Jamaica .

KINGSTON . -Royal Lodge ( No . 2 o ) .-On Mon . day evening , the 7 th of May , 1 SS 3 , a very large gathering of Heemasons took place at the Friendl / Lodge Room iS c . C i f' A ° ccai j beln S ^ e installation as W . M . of the Royal Lodge for the ensuing year of Bro . Thomas Newton Agmlar , who succeeds Bro . William Duff , VV . M ., in that high and important office . Amongst those nresent w ™ tamont

oros . A . Ue Cordova , D . D . G . M . ; A . H . Jones , D . G Treas . ; J . I G Lewis , E . X . Leon , C . W . Tait , C D .. H Cl ^^*! . ^'_ , *!? " * - D ' V ' Geor e w i l ' 7 c ^ , ' - H - Davls < E - Melville { S . C . ); J . W . Scott ( SC . ); J . F . Rickard , A . J . L . Lyon , M . ' fl Lawrence , ( S . C . ); and others . The installation ceremony was performed by the ret rmir VV . M .. Brn . \ VMm n . tr

, , alter which the following officers were chosen by the incoming VV . M : Bros . J . M . Simpson , S . W . I C . M . Sherlock , J W . ; VV . A . Feurtado , freas !; C . T . Burton M ¦ ; R emetr , us . l-G . ; A . E . Langley , S . D . ; J Massias , J . D . ; and G . Magnus , Tyler . J Ihe officers and brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room , where an elaborate reoa « t hxd

Unprepared . The customary toasts were proposed and duly honoured , and it was until a late hour that the large assemblage broke up , everyone expressinggreat satisfaction at the manner in which a most enjoyable evening had been spent , ihe large attendance of visitors showed the hieh esteem in which both the retiring W . M . and his successor are held by the brethren generally .