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honoured and a pleasant evening was spent- We must not omit to state that the Past Principal ' s jewel voted to Comp . Pendlebury , P . Z ., would have been duly presented at this meeting , had not the companions resolved to supplement the sum voted , by their individual subscriptions in order to present that E Comp . with a more substantial token of their esteem .

INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OE INSTRUCTION . —The usual weekly meeting of this popular chapter of instruction was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . The chair of M . E . Z ., was ably filled by Comp . H . Radcliffe , Z . elect of the Enoch chapter , No . 11 , and lie was supported by Comp , Gotthiel , P . S . 1 , 056 as H . ; Clark , J . 1056 as J . ; Newton , J . 174 as S . W . ; Little , P . Z . 975 , H . 177 as SETannerP . S . 975 as P . S . ; BrettP . Z . 177 and 975

,. ; , , , , Preceptors ; Mason , Z . elect 820 ; Mann , Z . 186 ; Scott , 145 ; Foulger , 177 ; Grant , 1 , 056 ; Wilkinson , and other companions whose names we are unable to remember . Comp . Mason having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of exaltation was performed , after which the three clauses of the third section were worked . Comp . Brett , in a highly efficient manner , delivering the lanatory address relating to the banners of the

exp Twelve Tribes . Now that the Masonic season has fairly commenced , we cannot do better than to recommended all Royal Arch Masons who may be in quest of instruction , to seek it at the Metropolitan Chapter , where every opportunity will be afforded them to become proficient members of this interesting branch of Freemasonry .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . —Chapter of Union ( No . 310 ) . —The regular quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on the 2 Sth -ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . —The M . E . C . Thos . Routledge , P . Z ., acted as Z . ; Comps . F . W . Hayward , P . Z ., as H . ; John Slack , as J . The chapter was opened , and the following companions were admitted : —Comps . G . G . Hayward , J . 310 ; A .

Woodhouse , Prin . Soj . ; H . Fleming , J . 412 , S . E . 310 ; Jesse Banning , 333 , Preston ; W . Court , G . Turnbull , S . N . ; John Barnes , Janitor . The ballot having proved unanimous in the favour of Bro . John Cumming Tait , Master Mason of Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 106 ) , Kings' Lynn , he was elected a companion of the Order by Comp . T . Routledge . No other business being before the chapter , it was closed and all parted in harmony .

SCOTLAND . GLASGOW . —Caledonian and Unity Chapter , ( No . 73 ) . —The antumnal equinoctial meeting of this nourishing , prosperous , and well established chapter , was held in their chapter rooms , 170 . Buchanan-street , on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult ., for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing twelve months . The chapter was opened with due solemnity by the respective

principals , Comps . McRoberts , Gray , Balfour , & c . The minutes of the previous meetings were read and unanimously approved of . Afterwards the election took place , when the following talented and energetic companions ( whose names are a sufficient guarantee to the Glasgow brethren and companions that the Caledonian and Unity Chapter is still well supported ) , were elected , viz . : —James Gray , M . E . P . Z . ; Thos . McRoberts , P . P . Z . ; James

Balfour , M . E . P . H . ; David Gilchrist , M . E . P .. T . ; John McLeman , Scribe E- ; John Rogers , Treas . ; Robert Gillespie , Scribe N . ; Thomas Findler , 1 st Soj . ; Arch . Douglas , 2 nd Soj . ; Hugh McDonald , 3 rd Soj . ; Thos . P . Mullen , Chancellor ; William Jamieson , Janitor . A statement of the funds was read by Comp . Rogers , Treas . ; which showed a goodly balance at their credit in the Bank . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in due and ancient form .

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MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . SOUTH-WARE : LODGE OP MARK MASONS . —Installation Meeting . —The regular meeting of this old prosperous lodge of Mark Masters was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . A . Avery , the lodge was opened by Bro . A . D . Loeweustark , G . P ., P . M ., and Treas . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and unanimously con-

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firmed . Bro . C . Swan , P . S . G . D ., P . M ., took the chair . Bro . A . D . Loeweustark , P . M ., presented Bro . T . J . Sabine S . D ., and W . M . elect , for installation . The board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . T . J . Sabiue was duly installed into the much coveted chair of Adoniram . The board was then closed . He appointed for bis officers Bros . A . Avery , I . P . M . ; H . Massey , S . W . ; A . D . Loewenstark , J , W and Treas . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . P . M . Sec . ( reappointed for the eihth time)—this ap

, , g pointment was received with great applause by ail present , proving the high esteem and the respect this brother is held in by all who know him—B . Harris , Reg . of Marks ; J . Trickett , CM ., S . D . ; M . A . Loewenstark , J . D . ; Rev . F . Besaut , Chap . ; J . Reed , G . O ., Org . ; E . Palmer , Dir . of Cers .,- A . P . Stedman , I . G . ; J . Terry , W . S . The charges were then delivered in an admirable , impressive manner , and at their conclusion a hearty

burst of applause proved how well the work was appreciated , A vote of thanks was given to Bro . C . Swan for the admirable manner he did the installation . The meeting nights were altered to the second Saturday of January , April , July , and October . The circular issued from Grand Lodge of Mark Matters was read and its resolutions were unanimously agreed to . Notices of motion were given , first by the W . M ., to propose

that the secretary be elected as an honarary member of this lodge , in consideration of the many years of devoted labour he had given to this lodge . By the Secretary , secondly "That the rule referring to the charity fund be erased . " The indefatigable secretary succeeded in securing Bro . E . Palmer as a steward for the forthcoming festival for the Boy ' s School to represent the Caveae Chapter . The lodge was closed . Visitors , Bros . C . Swan , P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; C . Cottebrune , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., 8 ; & c . The refreshment followed after labour . The usual toasts were eiven and received .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . — FoioJce Lodge , ( No . 19 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled for the first time since the summer recess , at the Freemason's Hall , on the 30 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Kelly , P . G . M . The following brethren were also present : Pettifor , P . M . as S . W . ( in the absence of Major Brewin ); W . Beaumont Smith , J . W . ; J . E . Clarke , as Sec ;

Duff , M . O ; Atwood , S . O . ; Moor , J . O . ; Weare , S . D . ; Stretton ' Treas . and Reg . ; Manning , I . G . ; Partridge , Hunt , Baines , and C . Bembridge , Tyler . After the lodge had been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . There were seven candidates on the list for advancement , most of them from the country , but in consequonce of the heavy rain throughout the day , only one , Bro . George Toller , S . W . of the John of Gaunt Lod

ge , was present . He was regularl y advanced to the degree , and had the lecture and the working tools explained to him by the W . M . A communication from the Grand Secretary of the degree was read , containing the copy of proposed resolutions to be brought before the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters at Worcester , to which the W . M . was authorized to assent on behalf of the lodge . The lodo-e was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

HOLBORN THEATRE . The drama of "Blow for Blow , " by H . J . Byron , continues to draw crowded audiences—its stirring incidents , combined with really good acting , comprising the names of well-known members of the theatrical profession , viz ., Messrs . Parselle , Oowper , and G . Honey . The lattertalented comic actor keeping the audience in a roar of

laughter in every scene he appeared . The Misses . L ydia Foote and Weathersby played the parts allotted to them , in so powerful and energetic a manner , that at the end of each act , they were called before the curtain by a fashionable and discriminating audience . Bro . 0 . Nugent ( late of H . M . Theatre ) is the box book-keeper , his _ name alone is sufficient to ensure the comfort of the visitors .

THEATRE ROYAL , ADELPHI Will re-open this evening instead of , as previousl y announced on the 3 rd inst ., the scenery and effects requiring more rehearsals to ensure its being placed on the stage in a perfect manner .