Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . H . G . Pearson , W . M . ; VV . Hide , S . VV . ; H . Dyne , J . VV ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; C . C , Barber , S . D .: J . Banks . J . D . ; H . Blackman , LG . ; F . Craggs , P . M . ; IT . J . F . Williams ,

and R . Reid . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and- confirmed . Tbe ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . Williams . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Ried offering himself as a candidate for raising , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the

Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , Bro . Hide , vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting . It vvas resolved that a letter be written to Bro . Speigel , P . M ., expressing the sympathy of the brethren in his affliction , and the hope that he may be speedily restored to his wonted health . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( Nor 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Milkvvood Tavern , Milkvvood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 25 th instant , when there vvere present Bros . C H . Stone , W . M . ; H . G . Martin , S . W . ; T . R . Cass , J . W . and Treas . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Rice , Asst . Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Salmon , j . D . ; T . Ruff , I . G . j Lake ,

Tyler ; J . Porter , Lazenby , Hubbard , Mattock , Payten , A . E . Mallinson , and VV . M . Mallinson . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . W . M . Mallinson being candidate . The lodge vvas called off and on . The ceremony of passing

vvas announced , and Bro . Hill having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hill vvas passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was closed to the First Degree . 'The VV . M . rose the usual number of times . Bro . E , A . Rice was elected W . M . for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 , 5 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . G . A . Boughton , W . M . ; Major E . J . Reed , S . W . ; E . Thos . Ginder , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; VV . Edtestein , S . D . ; H . Campbell ,

J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , I . G . ; G . Weaver , Stwd . ; J . Hutchings , VV . M . 1425 ; W . J . Biorn , P . M . 733 ; C . Coleman , 1 . T . Shapcott , J . C Conway , VV . L . James , and J . T . Haly . Visitor : Bro . Jas . S . Bourn , 19 GS . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Bourne being the

candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and I hird Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Hutchings , at the request ol the VV . M ., resumed the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge being resumed in due course to the First Degree , a vote of thanks vvas passed to

Bro . Boughton for the able manner he had rehearsed the duties of VV . M . for the first time . Bro . Bourne was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Major Reed vvas elected VV . M . for the gth May , the next meeting being officers' night . A communication from Bro . Craggs vvas read . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , tbe 20 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . H . Tucker , VV . M . 144 , VV . M . ; VV . G . Danby , S . VV . ; H . R . KIWrn , J . W . -, R . H . Williams , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; E . E . Geflowski , S . D . ; T . Kincton , J . D . ; II . VV . Dyne , LG ., * S . Cochrane , P . M . ;

H . Gane , ) . B . Cory , VV . B . Neville , A . Williams , P . M . ; and VV . Hillier . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , a brother offered himself as a candidate for passing , and , having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Tucker vacated the chair oi W . M . in lavour of Bro . R . H . Williams , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , and Bro . Danby , acting as W . M . elect , rehearsed the investiture of officers , the lodge being opened and resumed as necessary . Bro . Danby vvas elected , VV . M . for thc next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there vvere present Bros . VV . S . Whiteley , VV . M . ; R . ] . Williams , S . W . ; VV . Hide , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Dep . Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ( pro tern . ); F . Walden , S . D . ; J . N . Baxter , J . D . j VV . Hillier , LG . ; J . N . Gumming , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . Williams , 11 . Stiles , John Brown , A . VV .

Smith , and R . Reid . The lodge vvas opened , and the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams acting as candidate . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . A . Williams , assisted by the brethren . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Hillier , assisted in like manner . Bro . IL Stiles , P . M ., and A . VV . Smith vvere elected joining members . Bro . R . J . Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

'THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the 'Town Hall , Westminster , when there vvere present Bros . Ramsay , VV . M . ; Bonwick , S . VV . ; Herman , ( AV . * , Gibson , P . M ., Treas . 2030 . Treas . and Preceptor ; H . E . Poole , Asst . Sec . 20311 , Sec . ; Hayler , S . D . ; Geo . Holland , J . D . ; Newland . I . G . j C . C . Pijier , W . M . 2030 ; Coghlan , T . Hobbs , Gibbs , Kettlewlnte , Budd

C . A . Piper , J . E . Shand , Sec . 2030 , and others . The lodge having been opened , the First and Second Degrees were worked , and a vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for working for the lirst time in the chair . Uro . Bonwick vvas elected VV . M . for next meeting . The privacy and excellent accommodation at the 'Town llall renders this lodge ol instruction one of thc most comfortable and select of the Metropolitan lodges .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . Sgo ) . —A meeting vvas held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . j W . Hillier , S 34 , H . j J . C . Tilt , P . S . S 62 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; C . G . Wetzlar , M . E . Z 1 G 04 , S . N . ; W . R .. Hatton , 1 G 44 , P . S . ; G . Gregory , ist A . S . S 62 , 1 st A . S . ; J . Brown , S 34 ; and A . Finch ,

Janitor S 90 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Finch being the candidate . The M . E . Z . gave the history of Moses's rod , and received a voteof thanks . Communications vvere read from Comps . Davies and Craggs . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . Wetzlar as M . E . Z . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes " vvere accorded , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . — The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., when there vvere present Comps . J . Hill , M . E . Z . ; Mel . North , H . ; G . L . Moore , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; H . G . Martin , S . N . ; T . Grummant , P . S . ; VV . E . Jeffery , Loader , Dawson , Lewis , Rymer , Ashby , Mayo ,

Lazenby , VVilson , Jackson , J . Dariven , Smith , Addington , and Derham . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the las ( convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . VVm . Dawson personating candidate . Comps . J . T . Loader , Wm . Dawson , S . Derham

G . Lewis , and VV . E . Jeffery , all of 1622 , vvere elected members . Comp . North vvas elected M . E . Z . for next meeting , when an installation will be rehearsed . The annual supper vvill take place on the ist Friday in June , at the above address , at 7 p . m ., under the presidency of Comp . Carl T . Fleck , M . E . Z . 1275 .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at the Alasonic Hall , Golden-square , on the Sth inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . H . J . Lardner . 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., M . W . S . ; Major F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , Prelate . * Pigache , 1 st Gen . ; G . Grimwood , 2 nd Gen . ; VV . Paas , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; N . Prower , M . A ., 30 , R . ; W . Roebuck . 31 ° , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S .

F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; F . C Roberts , Asst . Org . ; W . Maple , J . Speller , Corrie Jackson , F . R . C . S ., L . Steele , V . Jagielski , M . D ., and F . Smith . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Biddlecombe and Humphreys , and it being unanimous , they vvere impressively perfected by the M . W . S . ill . Bro . Maior F . 1 . Stohwasser vvas unanimously elected M . W . S .,

and III . Bro . W . Paas re-elected Treasurer . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel vvas voted fo 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . W . B . Williamson , J . P ., 30 ; W . Fisher , W . J . Mason , M . D . H . Hills , and others . The chapter vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to the banquet vvhich vvas held at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet . The M . W . S . presided most ably . During the intervals of the toasts Bros . F . Egbert Roberts , Francis Smith , and others instrumentally and vocally amused the brethren . The proceedings which vvere throughout most enjoyable terminated at an early hour .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

WHITEHAVEN . Dykes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this conclave vvas held at the Freemasons' Half , Duke-street , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when Sir Knight John Paterson , M . P . S ., presided , supported by Sir Knights Robt . Shepherd , Viceroy ; George Dalrymple , G . Asst . Marshal , as S . G . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . S ., J . C ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . S . G . G ., Treas . and Recorder ; Thomas

Brakenridge , Herald ; and others . The conclave was opened , and the minutes confirmed , when Sir Knight Dalrymple gave notice of motion , " That in future for the convenience of the majority of the sir knights the quarterly convocations of this conclave be held

on the third Friday in place of Wednesday . And for the same reason it be expedient to consider the removal of the warrant from Cockermouth to Whitehaven , being more central , and for the good and welfare of Red Cross Masonry . Three candidates vvere proposed lor installation , and the conclave was closed .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

Metropolitan College . —The annual obligatory convocation vvas held at Alark Masons' Hall , on the 21 st inst . Thc fratres present vvere Dr . Wm . Wynn Westcott , L \ ° , the S . M . ; S . L . MacGregor Mathers , J . S . M . ; Robert Roy , "V *; W . J . Ferguson , 8 ° ; Colonel James Monks , 8 ° ; T . J . Armstrong , S ° j 'T . C . Walls , William Dodd , Dr . T . W . Collin , Rev . Dr . T . VV . Lemon , George Graveley , Belgrave Ninnis , Nelson Prower , and

Oliver Harding . 'The M . C . was duly formed . The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the election of two representatives on the High Council vvas read by the Secretary . It showed that R . W . Fratres Ferguson and Roy had each received 15 votes , and that the M . W . Supreme Macus had accepted them , and

made them members of his High Council . Bro . F . W . Wright , P . M . 204 G , being in attendance , was elected a member of the college , and was duly admitted to the First Grade of Zelator by the Celebrant in an eloquent manner . R . W . Frater Robert Roy gave the lecture , and thc Secretary performed the mystic conflagration . A vote was taken for a Celebrant for the ensuing year , and vvas unanimous in favour of V . W . Frater Dr . T . VV . Collin . A vote

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

vvas taken for a Treasurer for the ensuing year , and R . ty Frater Robert Roy vvas selected , but it having been pointed out that the office of Secretary would need to be filled bv some frater other than the Supreme Magus , who has so long held the office , the definite appointment u { Treasurer and Secretary was deferred until July . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the retiring Celebrant and Master R . W . Frater MacGregor Mathers , to vvhich he suitable jj 1 1 \\

. _ . ti- ~ . — „ r . 1— i \* r c . v responded ; and upon the proposal of the M . VV . Supreme Magus , it vvas resolved that in lieu of the customary P ^ i Master's jewel , the retiring Celebrant be presented with such books on mystical subjects as he might select to the same value . The retiring Celebrant said he would accept them vvith pleasure , and would add them to the library of the High Council for the use of the fratres . The Supreme Magus then took the chair , and all fratres below the

Eighth Grade having retired , he mstalle ' , according to ancient custom , the V . W . Frater Dr . T . W Coffin in the chair of Christian Rosenkreuz . X"he fratres having been re-admitted , and having formed the M . C , saluted the new Celebrant Master . Trie new Celebrant Master then appointed the followingofficers : Fraters VV . G . Lemon , Hon . 8 ° , Deputy j Rev , Dr . T . W . Lemon , Hon . S ° , ist Ancient ; J . J . Thomas , 2 nd

Ancient ; E . E . Street , 3 rd Ancient ; Nelson Prower 4 th Ancient ; H . H . Shirley , 5 th Ancient ; J . N . Frye ' Gth Ancient ; B . A . Smith , 7 th Ancient ; H . P . Hay ' Precentor ; George Gregory , Conductor of Novices ; Geo Graveley , Torch Bearer ; Dr . N . Goodchild , Herald ; H Higgins , Medallist ; Belgrave Ninnis , Guardian ; and 1 Gilbert , Acolyte . R . W . Fraters Wynn Westcott and Robt . Roy agreed to act as Secretary and Treasurer pro tem '

The report of the Auditors , signed on the 12 th instant , was then read by R . W . Frater Robert Roy , VIU ° , as follows'' The Auditors desire to report to the R . W . Celebrant and Master and fratres that they have examined the accounts of receipts and expenditure for the past year , and have compared the items with the vouchers produced , and that they find the receipts have been for admissions , £ 3 ; for sub . scriptions , £ . 16 ios . ; from arrears , £ 5 ; forming a total of

£ 24 ios . ; the sum of £ . 27 7 s . sd . vvas brought forward from last year ' s account ; the expenditure has been £ 27 13 s . sd . ; leaving a balance in hand of £ 24 4 s . " The report was adopted nem . con . R . W . Frater Rev . Dr . T . VV . Lemon then exhibited Du Chanteaud ' s "Carte Philosophique et Mathematique , Accompagnefs du Calendrier magique et perpetuel . " A discussion ensued , aad it vvas resolved that the M . W . S . M . and R . W . Frater Mathers be requested to write a report upon it , to be submitted to the

next convocation . The M . W . Supreme Magus then read a lecture upon the curious talismans once carried by a sailor vvhich had been shown to the fratres in February last by the Rev . Dr . T . W . Lemon . Unanimous votes of thanks to the M . W . S . M . and to Dr . Lemon were cordially passed by acclamation . The question of the distribution of a large collection of old numbers of the " Rosicrucian Magazine " vvas referred to the High Council to decide upon . The temple vvas then closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

GRAND l'TUORY OF LANCASHIRE . The Grand Priory of Lancashire was held at Freemasons' Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., when the assembly of sir knights vvas a very large and influential one . It vvas with great regret indeed , ar . d a disappointment to all that Sir Knight Clement Robert Nuttall Beswicke-Royds , Very Eminent

Grand Prior , was unable to be present on account ot having sustained a severe accident . In his absence Sir Knight Henry Thomas , V . E . Grand Sub . Prior , presided in a most competent and dignified manner , and to the great admiration of all present . The preceptory vvas formed under the banner of the Jacques de Molay Preceptory , and the important business of the province was discussed and transacted in a most business-like

manner . Upon the muster roll being called over it vvas very p leasing and satisfactory to lind every preceptory vvas represented . Letters of apology were read Irom a few ofiicers , who vvere unable to be present for various

reasons . The minutes of Grand Priory holden at Manchcstei on the 16 th of April , 18 91 , vvere read and confirmed . The report of the General Purposes Committee was adopted , as vvas also the Auditors' report , wc Treasurer ' s account being very satisfactory , there being

a considerable balance in hand . The election of Treasurer proved to be unanimous )' in favour of Sir Knig ht Thomson . A vote of tha * was proposed to him for the past services he has rendered in that capacity , vvhich was received with g applause . The ollicers of the Grand Priory for the ensuing

year vvere invested . Sir Knig ht H KNKV T HOMAS alluded to the great ' ^ the Grand Priory had sustained by the death ol o Knight Peter Royle , and proposed a vote of condoien to his family . He also expressed in most lee" B i . rnt thp nain lip felt at havinn * to preside ¦ ' " . ' . lerillS Llie JJcllll lie ICI 1 . ai Having iu " ¦ t

r . , $ jr meeting , on account of the absence of their chie , Knig ht C . R . N . Beswick-Royds , who was very w J ( J indisposed . He was quite sure every sir knight feel as deep regret as he himself did on that oc (*' ver ) , at the absence of one to whom they vvere all b 0 •w mni-Volfni-Vipd anil VIP sinrerelv hooed that ne " b ,

, speedily recover , and they should have the p leas " having him with them once more . , u The Grand Priory of Malta was subsequently . ^ Sir Knight Henry Thomas , Very Eminent SuB- ())| S Prior , presiding , and he bestowed the honour ^ Order upon seven sir knights , assisted by Sir ^ ^ Sinclair . The meeting vvas a most success „ pleasant one , and the beautiful ceremony w--with great effect .