Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

EMULATION LODGE OE IMPROVEMENT . —Tbe annual festival of this lodge of Instruction was held on Friday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John Hervey , G . Sec , presided as W . M . in lodge , where tbe first section of the first lecture was worked by Bro . T . AV . Boord , J . AV ., 222 ; the fourth by Bro . V . H . Crasswellcr , P . M . 7 ; the filth by Pro . A . Green , S . D . 7 ; tbe sixth hy Bro . H . AV . Lindns , P . M ., 1 , 269 ; ancl the seventh by Bro .

J . A . Euckcr , AV . M . 66 . Bro . Horace Lloyd , Q . C , S . GJX , presided at the banquet , which took place at the Freemasons' Tavern . A valuable silver centrepiece of antique workmanship was presented to Bro . C . A . Murton , for his untiring energy in the performance of his duties as Secretary to tbe lodge for the last seven years . Ihe inscription on the testimonial was as follows : — •' Presented to Bro . Charles Augustus Murton , P . M . 7 , by the members of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , as a mark of

their esteem , and in grateful acknowledgment of his many valuable services , 25 th November , 1870 . " The presentation was made in ce mplimentaiy terms , by the chairman , and Bro . Murton acknowledged tho gill in a suitable reply .

DOMATIC LODGE OE INSTRUCTION ( NO . 177 ) . —This excellent lodge of instruction continues to meet every Tuesday evening at half-past seven o'clock , at the Palmerston Arms Tavern , Grosvenor Park , near tbe AValwoitb Bead station of the London , Chatham , and Dover Railway , and Bro . John Thomas , so well known in the Cralt , is the worthy preceptor of it . To say anything about Bro Thomas ' s merits as a teacher of Freemasonry is unnecessary , and he is always in attendance to give instruction

to his younger brethren , and with that kindness that renders it really a pleasure to receive it from him . The lodge is well furnished , ancl some able Masons are in the habit of attending it . On the third Tuesday in January the fifteen sections will be worked , on which occasion Bro . Thomas will take the chair . Masons on the south side ofthe water would do well to visit this lodge if they are in search of pure Masonic information , which is here most readily affordedand Bro . Marshallthe worthhost

, , y , is always assiduous in catering for their comforts . ST . JAME ' S LODGE , ( No . 180 , )—The members of this old established Lodge of Instruction held their annual meeting at the Swan Tavern , Mount Street on the 21 st ult ., for working the fifteen sections . Bro . J . E . Stacey , the AV . M . of the mother lodge , in the chair , Bro . Baker , P . M ., 753 , acting as P . M . The first section was worked by Bro . Gill'ard ; second by Bro .

Simpson , P . M . ; third by Bro . Herf , S . W . ; fourth by Bro . Snelling ; filth and sixth by Bro . Bakei , P . M ., 753 ; aud seventh by Bro . Kench , AV . M ., 538 . The lodge was then opened in the square , and the first section worked by Bro . Annett ; second by Bro . Lemanor , 890 ; third by Bro . Goring ; fourth by Bro . Arden , P . M ., 511 ; and fifth by Bro . Goring . The lodge then opened in the centre , and the first section was worked by Bro . Bnbb , J . W . ; second by Bio . Sedgwick , P . M . ; and third by Bro . Camero , P . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , ancl a vote of thanks given to the AV . M . for tbe admirable manner in which he performed the duties of chairman .

THE CHARTERHOUSE CLUB OE INSTRUCTION . —The first anniversary banquet of this popular and flourishing club was held on Friday , the 18-lh inst ., at the Hat and Feathers Tavern , Goswell Ro ; d , Bro . Mather , P . M . Prosperity Loelge , in the chair . Bio . Terry , P . M ., ancl P . G . S . B . for Herts , occupied the vice chair Amongst the brethren present were Bros , Co < k , W . M . ; Forbes , S . AV . ; Davy , J . D . ; Dr . Harlc , Panter , Karpf , H . F . EdwardsProsperity Lod NicholsAV . M . HartS . AV .

, ge ; , ; , ; Benjamin , J . AA . ; Bilby , Org . ; Green , Daghy , Gihbs , Finshnry Lodge ; Dr . Bruce , AV . M . " Gresham Ledge ; A esper , P . M . ; Franks , S . W . Euphrates Lodge ; Haines , J . W . Cosmopolitan Lodge ; Elunian , J . D . Montefiorc Lodge ; AVe-bb , Eoyal Union Lodge ; and several others . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and masonic toasts wore given . Bro . Bilby proposed the toast of tbe evening , " Success to the

Charterhouse Club of Instruction , " coupling therewith the name of Bro . Mather , Preceptor . The Chairman , in an excellent speech , responded . Bro . Forbes ably responded on behalf of the stewards . The Chairman proposed the health of Bro . Terry , who , in reply , obseivecl I hat it always all'oreled him much gratification in being amongst those who so ably and nobly upheld the principles of Freemasonry ; his services would at all times he cheerfully given to impart-information and instruction to the brethren . The health of the indefatigable host

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was then given , accompanied with full musical honours . Bro . Simpson said be could not sufficiently express bis thanks for the kincl and generous feeling displayed towards him ; it would always be liis constant aim ancl study to endeavour to merit their approval , which he most hiahly esteemed . The banquet was admirably served . Songs ancl recitations interspersed the proceedings , ancl heightened the enjoyment of a pleasant evening .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND CARLISLE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual meetiug of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Cumberland and Westmoreland was held in Carlisle on AVednesday , 23 rd ult ., and the authorities ofthe Carlisle Lodge , whose eye the arrangements took placeso contrived as to ive

, g the anniversary the importance and imposing aspect of a demonstration . Lord Kenlis , the Grand Master , was present , with most of the officials of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and Masons attended in large numbers from all parts of tbe province . Tbe weather was unfavourable in the morning ; but shortly after one o'clock , before the procession to the Cathedral began , a rainbow spanned the heavensancl the sun peeped out cheeril

, y for the first time . The following were among the brethren who took part in tbe day ' s proceedings : — Provincial Grand Officers : —The Lord Kenlis , R . AV . Prov . G . M : Major John Whitwell M . P ., Kendal , R . AV . D . Prov . G . M ; AV . T . Greaves , P . D . Prov . G . M ; Joseph Nicholson , Maryport , Prov . G . S . AV . ; Eev . James Simpson , Kirkby Stephen , Prov . G . Sec ;

John Lenion , AVigton , Prov . G . Treas . ; Edward Busher , Kendal , Prov . G . S . AV . ; J . Ireda-le , Carlisle , P . Prov . D . G . M . ; John Barr , AVhitebaven , Prov . G . S . B . ; F . AV . Hayward , Carlisle , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; George C . Hayward , Carlisle , P . Prov . G . S . B P . M . ; James Seymour , Prov . G . P . ; C . AV . Braithwaite , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; G . Thompson , 29 , Prov . G . E .: John Tickle , P . Prov . G . P . ; W . Dodd 1074 Prov . G . S . B . S . Gawith

, , ; , 129 , P . Prov . G . D . ; John Bowes , Lancashire , P . Prov . G . K . ; AV . AVhite , Prov . G . T .: Jas Pearson , Prov . G . C . ; Eev . H . L . Puxley , P . Prov . G . C . ; John Spittal , Prov . G . S . W ; Crowder Marten , P . M . ; John Matthews , P . Prov . G . Sec ; Eobert Butterwortb , Prov . G . O ., John AVilson , P . Prov . G'S . ; Joseph Sealby , Prov . G . J . D .

Olhcers of the Union Lodge , 310 . —Bros . Arthur AA oodhouse , Sec ; Robert Metcalfe . I . G . ; J . Barnes , Tyler ; Thomas Corhett , Steward , William Court , J . D . ; Williani Court , Treasurer . Members and \ isitors : —1 ! . Eobertson , Skicldaw , 1002 , P . M . ; William Taylor , S . W . ; W . H . Smethm-st ; William Potts T . Dalzell , Whitehaven , 872 ; Thomas C . AVindross , S . AA . 872 ; AV . B . Renwick , S . W ., 119 ; John Wilson , W . M . and P . M ., 962 , P . Prov . G . S . 119 ; Adam Browne 962 P . S . W . ; Isaac Selby

, , , , J . AV ., 962 ; Thomas Williams , 962 ; J . Wilson , 119 ; S . T . Andrew , 79 ; James Pendrigh , W . M ., 412 ; Robert Forster , S . C , 412 ; Thomas Eobinson , J . AV ., 412 ; AVilliam Nixon , Tyler , 415 ; John Hutton , W . M ., 339 ; Isaac Evening , Treas ., 1002 ; Thomas Brown , I . G . 1002 ; William Henry Lethwaite , S . D . ; AVilliam Borne , 62 , Thistle ; George Cutler , 62 , Thistle ; Joseph HuttonW . M . 1220 Aaron RoutledgeP . M . 327 ; George

, , ; , , Stoddart , J . W ., 1220 ; John Howe , Tyler , 1220 ; G . M . Gibson , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M ., 119 ; James Barr . J . W ., 128 ; James ^ Broivn , 310 ; George Dalton , 310 ; Rev . William Crockett , 310 ; G . P . Edward , 62 ; Thistle Lodge , Dumfries ; John Walker , 252 ; St . Jonn ; T . Moore , 371 ; T . Jiaylis , 371 ; John Heslon Banks , 371 ; James Gardiner , S . AV ., 371 ; Henry Bowes , S . W ., 327 , AVigton ; Joseph Bates , 310 ; Joseph Pearson , AV . M ., 327 ,

AVigton ; John Gate , W . M ., 327 , Wigton ; Joseph Bowman , 327 , AVigton ; Thomas Sheffield , 327 , Wigton ; John Graham , J . D ., 327 , Wigton ; John Slack , P . M ., 310 , P . Prov . G . J . D . ; James Atkinson ; AVilliam Johnstone , P . M . ; J . Murray ; William Murray ; John Holme , W . M ., 129 ; C Sell , 1 , 074 ; Henry Ruthwell , J . W ., 129 ; William Carlisle , S „ 962 ; John AVilliam Young , J . D ., 962 : John Graham , J . VV ., 339 ; T . B . Arnison ,

339 ; Edward Fearon , AV . M ., 119 ; John Ettrick , 1 , 269 ; Eev . M . Chaplin , 81 ; Rev . S . J . Butler , Penrith ; ltev . AV . Williams , Cockermoulh ; Websler A ernon ; J . Bentley , S . W ., 120 ; John lieuy , 1 , 267 ; John Eothery , 199 ; John Sauclwith , J . AV ., 1 , 267 ;