Craft Masonry.

the strength and prestige of the lodge , the popularity of the W . M . and his officers , and the harmony that prevails among the brethren . For himself , he liked to attend the ordinary meetings of a lodge , lor very often the presence of a Grand Officer had the effect of a little probing , and when a lodge , as it sometimes did , wanted setting up , the object was often effected by the presence amongst them of an Officer of Grand Lodge , and the work of the W . M . and his officers was often better done on and after those visits . Nothing could be more discouraging to a VV . M . than to

find even one or two of his officers ignorant of his , or their , work ; but he knew that the officers of the Nelson Lodge—from the Master to the Stewards—were efficient . The offices were conferred upon those brethren who were qualified , and when that was the case , the work of the VV . M . was so materially helped , that he had every opportunity of showing his own ability , and made the effort a pleasure not only to himself , but to the visitors and brethren present at the lodge he worked in and presided over . The Grand Officers , therefore , loved to be present at their lodge meetings as well as at their installation barquets , and were always proud and gratified to witness the continued prosperity

of a lodge , as he had done , for some years past , in the Nelson Lodge . Their W . M ., he was proud to say , was a member of the lodge to which his ( Bro . Tijou ' s ) lodge owed its inception , and he was also a member of the chapter in which he ( Bro . Tijou ) had the honour to be the M . E . Z . elect . Bro . Smith was respected in the east of London , and was looked up to by all who knew him , and he felt sure that when Bro . Smith ' s year of office was up , he would be as esteemed and respected amongst the brethren of that lodge , as he was in the district in which he now resided . Bro . Tijou thanked them for their splendid hospitality to himself and for the honour paid to the Grand Officers , Present and Past .

Bro . TIJOU , who is a lluent speaker , was cheered heartily during the delivery of his speech , and , on resuming his seat , Bro . Pamment then proposed the toast of " The W . M . " He said that when he list sounded that gavel at Plumstead , he thought he should not have to do so a ? ain at leist for the next three m nths ; but now he found that he was again entrusted with it for a short time . It wasfor the purpose of proposing the toast of their esteemed VV . M . They had in Bro . Smith a most promising and prominent Mason , and one who would in every way discharge the duties of his high office to their satisfaction , and he asked them to drink the toast heartily .

Bro . Smith very briefly responded . He said he thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast . All he could say was that in the working of the lodge he should do his very best during his year of office , and hoped he should finish as he began . The VV . M . in proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " thanked them for so well and largely responding to the invitation of himself , the lodge , and the brethren of the lodge . There were no less than 40 Past Masters and Masters on the Board of Installed Masters and some CS visitors altogether . He could not ask them all to respond but

would call upon the representatives of lodges present as far as possib ' e . Bro . McQueen trusted that the bond of friendship and cordiality that existed between the Union Waterloo Lodge , which lodge he had that day the honour to represent , and the Nelson Lodge would longcontinue . He had many friends in their lodge and wished the W . M . and them continued prosperity . Bro . Casely said that he had visited some hundreds of lodges in his time but had never received greater kindness than he had that nightat their hands . He was proud of

the name of the lodge " Nelson because it was a national name , and ths name of one who had so well fought for his native country and defeated his foes . He spoke highly of the felicitous manner in which the VV . M . had invested his officers . They might well muster around that board in such numbers . They had in the chair a " Sidney Smith , " and they all knew that Sidney Smith was a wit and a divine , and if the Sidney Smith before them was neither , yet he was one they were proud to have as their headand he

, congratulated them on the fact . He ( Bro . Casely ) was an old Mason , and 2 < jl years ago , on the 5 th November , he was made a Master Mason and a married man " the same day . It was wonderful , it was strange , it was passing strange . He trusted it would not . be the last time he should have the pleasure of being with them and sse the working of the VV . M . and his officers whom he had so ably invested that day . Bro . Palmer having briefly responded .

Bro . Capt . Murphy said he felt very proud indeed to be present at such a large and distinguished gathering of Masons as he saw around him that night , and to have the honour ot representing the Paltison Lodge as its W . M . He thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast , and regretted the absence of his Wardens . They had kindly sent invitations to him and his Wardens , and he should do the same to them and he promised them that he should visit their lodge , and the lodges in the district ' during his year of office , as often as he could . He was pleased to see the unanimity and that existed betweed the in the

good feeling lodges Woolwich and Plumstead districts . They tried to emulate one another , and their gatherings and intervisiting tended to , and did , promote that harmony and fraternal regard for one another , that was the foundation of the whole Masonic structure . He could safely say that wherever he went he had never received greater hospitality than that he had received in their lodge . As the deathless signal of their immortal prototype , so would their VV . M . and his officers do— " Every man his duty , " and he trusted that would inspire them all to do theirs in their several lodges . He thanked them heartily for their reception of the toast .

Bro . Potts said he had been called upon to respond for the All Saints' Lodge , of which their W . M . was also a member . It had been stated that Sidney Smith was a divine and a wit , and it was acknowledged that Sidney Smith was a hero , and he need hardly tell them that Sidney Smith was the Master of that lodge . Well , the saints blessed , the divine prayed , and the hero fought . They all prayed that their Sidney Smith would long be spared to carry out his duties as VV . M ., and be a credit to the Nelson Lodge .

The toast of " The Installing Officers " was drunk , and Bros . Pamment and Tutnell severally responded . The toast of " The Officers " and Tyler's toast concluded a pleasant and successful gathering . The singing portion of the programme was entrusted to Madame K . Tcster-Jone Miss Nellie Roberts , and Bros . A . Nash and Frank Millward . Bro . Folkes sang the comic songs . The singing of Madame Jones , who has a fine contralto voice , was greatly admired , and so was that of Miss Nellie Roberts who warbles such songs as " A little bit of string " and " The amorous goldfish " charmingly . Bro . Roberts presided at the piano .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford . Bro . John Morton , W . M ., presided and wassuppoited by Bros . S . A . Bailey , I . P . M . ; F . Bctteridge , B . A ., Chan .: C . II . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec ; J . VV . Bland , S . \ v . ; I . A . Drake , J . W . ; T . P . Sykes , S . D . ; Wm . Docksey , J . D . ; J . S . Medley , l . U . J I . W . Cooper , Tyler ; R . S . Hird , R . B . Nicholls , 1 " . Kinder , J . L . Turner , and others Visitors : Bros . F . Ronnfeldr , P . M . 101 S ; VV . A . Milncs , 101 S ; T . VV . Ho ' mcs I'll ' y 74 , P . P . G . O . ; and A . J . Taylor , Org . 2 && 1 .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Jeremiah Ledgard , which provd in his favour , and , being in attendance , he was initiated b y the Secretary , the working tools being explained by Bro . Drake J . W .. and the ancient charge dilivered by Bro . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ' After " Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren assembled in the dining-room for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . A pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by Bro . Taylor , with his violin , and Bros . Sykes , Docksey , Holmes , and Milnes , who contributed songs .

Tun DIKE OK RICII . MONII AND GOKDON ' party for Goodwood Races , which assembled on Monday , comprised the Duke of Cambridge and Piince Christain , Prince and Princess Edward of Saxc-Weimar and Prince Hermann of Saxe-VVeimar , the Marquis and Marthiunvhsuf , Hamilton , Countess Cadogan , the Earl of Harcwuud , Karl and Countess Howe , H 10 . the Kail cf Durham and Lady Ann Lambtun , the Karl of

Crewe , Bio . the Karl of Derby , Piince SoltykofT , Lord Penrhyn , Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest , the Right Hon . Henry Chaplin , M . P ., Lord and Lady Alington , Bro . Lord and Lady Algernon Cordon Lennox , Lur . l and Lady Walter Gordon l . ennix , Lady Mary and Miss Fit / AVilliam , the Hon . Henry Fit / Wi liam , Mr . Reuben Sissoon , Mr . Ronald Moncric-ff , Mr . F . Mildmay , Mr . Ilouldsworth , Mr . R . II . Combe , and General Albert Williams and Major Martin , in attendance on their Royal Highnesses .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . The installation meeting of the above chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , on Thursday , the 2 ist inst ., when Comp . Sydney Morton was installed as M . E . Z . ; J . Turton , as II . ; and J . O . Cook , as J . Comp . Penfold , L . C . C . P . Z . P . Z . 13 P . Z . 1472 P . P . 1 st Asst . G . Soj . was the Installing Oilicer and

, , , , , did his work well . The following officers were invested : Co nps . H . )¦ Butlc-, P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., S . E . ; Dr . K . Bryceson , M . D ., S . N . ; Penfold , L . C . C ., P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . P . 1 st Asst . G . Soj ., Treas . ; E . M . Taylor , P . S . ; W . H . Turton , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; B . Hammond , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; IT . Mason , P . Z , P . P . G . S ., D . C . ; Capt . R . J . Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . R ., and Brooks , Stwds . ; and C . Warren , Janitor .

The banquet was partaken of at the Royal Mortar Hotel , opposite the Royal Arsenal gates , Woolwich . Among the other companions present were Compi . G . R . Nichols , LP . Z . ; G . F . Taylor , P . Z ., P . G . Org . ; G . H . Letton , P . Z ., P . Z . 1472 ; H . Vicars , A . Moore , G . Frost , T . Ketley , C . Perry , A . Saunders , E . Carter , L . Chasteaneuf , D . C . ; D . K . Summers , W . SolUhorn , Caton , and 1 . Stretton .

The musical portion of the programme was entrusted to the Misses Violet and Gladys Horton , Mr . Leonard Morton , Bros . Jefferson and Nell , Madime K . Tester-Jones , and Mrs . E . Bryson , and was a delightful musical treat .

Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . The installation meeting of this highly successful and prosperous chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . T . Simpson , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . Murphy , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; P . Weinel , L , H . elect ; IT . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C ., J . elect ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . -, 1 . D . Webb , S . N . ; IT . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas ; G . Newell , P . S . ; ' J . Young , P . Z . ; and Dr . J . VV . Hinton , M . A ., P . Z . S 4 , P . P . G . Org . ( Hon . Member ) . Comp . Yates was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous communication having been read ani cinlirmed , Bro . r . L . Pewtress , 1745 , already balloted for , wis duly exalted as a Royil Arch Mison by the S . E ., ably assisted by the Second and Third Principals , and Comp . H . J . Lardner , as P . S . The latter also installed Comps . Murphy as M . E . Z . ; Weinel , as IT . ; and IT . B . Marshall , as J . —the three ceremonies bein-j admirably performeed . The officers invested were Comps . T . C . Walk , S . E . ; J . D . Webb , S . N . ; IT . J . Lardner , Treas . ; G . Newell , P . S . ; and Dr . Hinton , P . Z ., Asst . Org . The other investitures were postponed . Comp . T . Simpson , P . Z ., was presented with a gold bar to mirk his second received and

year ' s tenure of the chair . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and a vote of thanks passed to the Instilling Officer . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . F . Plumper , P . Z . ; the Rev . R . ' C . Fillingham , M . A ., ist A . S . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . Z ., P . G . Org ., O . g . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . The usual toasts received full justice / and the evening ' s proceedings were agreeibly enlivened by some excellent singing . Comp . Dr . Hinton kindly and ably officiated at the pianoforte .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Beaconsfield Lodge , No . 205 . A meeting was held of the above lodge on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Lord Brooke Hotel , Walthamstow , when there were present Bros . L . V . Walker , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; John C . Yates , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C ; F . E . Bailey , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Alfred Molony , P . M ., P . Prov . G . I . of VV ., Sec ; H . IT . Nuding , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg . ; VV . A . Greene , M . O . ; M . A . Mclnerny , S . O . ; J . A . Walter , J . O . ; and A . JWilliamsonS . O . Bro . C . A . Pu ' gh was a visitor .

. , In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . S . Wright , the chair was taken by Bro . Alfred Molony , P . M . The lodge was opsned , and the minutes of the last meeting wjre read and confirmed . A ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Frederick England ( W . M . St . Clement ' s Lodge , No . 2442 ) , and Bro . IT . B . Dickins ( I . P . M . of the Warrant Officers' Lodge , No . 2346 ) , as candidates for advancement . Those brethren being in attendance were duly advanced to the Degree of Mark

Master Mason . The Senior Warden , Bro . J . M . Murphy , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The acting Secretary , Bro . H . H . Nuding , P . M ., read letters of apology from several members who were unable to attend . It wis announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge ol Kist Anglia would be held at Hinvich on the 15 th inst ., and that Lord Henniker had notified his intention of appointing Bro . Alfred Molony , P . M ., Prov . Senior Grand Overseer . The lodge was then closed .

Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND .

The following is the business to . beTransacted on Wednesday next , the 3 rd proximo . The minutes of the last Quarterly _ Convocation to be read for confirmation . THK RKI > OIIT ' OF TIIK COMMITTEE OI- GENERAL PUKI-OSES .

To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have exam ined the accounts from the 20 th April to the 19 th July , i 8 yS , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows :

To Balance , Grand Chapter £ S 6 $ 3 3 : By Disbursements during the „ „ Unappropriated t Quarter £ 373 0 : ¦ . Account ... 233 19 1 ") ,, Balance ... 955 4 - „ Subsequent Receipts .. 4 S 0 17 „ „ Unappropriated Account ... 24 S 13 "

£ i 577 -1 4 £ ' 577 4 -I which balances are in the Bank of England Law Courts Branch The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : ist . From Comps . George Blair , as ' / .. ; Frederick William Sykes , as II . ; Albert Percy Farthing , as J . ; and seven others for a chapter to be attached to thu

Holmes Lod ^ e , No . 2571 , Newcastle-on-Tync , to be called the Addison Potter Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Shield ' s-rord , Byker , Northumberland . 2 nd . From Comps . Alfred | ohn Keeler , ; i > '/ .. ; James Fletcher , as H ; Charles Henry Dunn , as J . ; and 17 others for a chapter to be attached to the Addington Lodge , No . lyj ; , Addington , Natal , to be called the Adlin ^ lo " Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Addington , Natal .

, ; rd . From ConqH . Col . J . Divis , as / .. ; Surgeon-Captain M . L . Hugacs , »¦< II . ; Captain Edward Severn Heard , as J , ; and eight other .-, lor a ch ipter to battached to the Aldershot Army and Navy Lodge , No . 11 ) 71 , Aldershot , to be called the Connaught Chapter , and to meet at the Ollicers'Club House , Aldershot . Hampshire .