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nnfcil tho brethren found a successor . Bro . Wado trusted thafc Bro . Phillips would reconsider the matter , as the members would find it impossible to replace him . Bro . Kyezor said it was with very deep regret thafc ho had heard Bro . Phillips tender his resignation , as ho had knoAvn him for years , and looked upon him as tho keystone of tho arch , and on which tho vitality of tho Locige of Instruction rested . If Bro . Phillips resigned , the fabric would collapse from

inanition ; the Lodgo had recently suffered from tho errors of others , and matters over whicb thoy had no control . He hoped that the members would make an effort to raise it again to tho elevated position ifc formerly enjoyed . Bro . Phillips then proposed , and Bro . II in ton seconded , thafc Bro . Kyezor fill tho chair of King Solomon on Saturday next , 2 nd March . Bro . Kyezor having thanked tho brethren , appointed the oflicers in rotation , and trusted that tho members Avould assemble in strength at tho next meeting .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Afc Bro , Smyth's , Sister ' s Tavern , POAVHell-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 26 th ult , Thero Avas a very largo assemblage on this occasion ; many brethren Avho had nofc been able to attend since tho removal of the Locige from the Triangle camo to pay a mark of respect to their old Preceptor , Bro . Wallington . Bros . Dallas W . M ., Weige S . W ., Slater J . W ., 0 . Lorkin S . D ., M . Christian J . D ., Ward el I . G ., Smyth Tr . ; also Bros .

Worsley , Smith , Johnson , Barker , Pavitt , Watkins , Allen , Musto , Cusworth , & o . Lodgo opened in duo form , and tho minutes wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Musto candidate . Bro . Allen worked tho second section of the lecture , and Bro . Worsley tho fourth , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Ferrar , Sadler and Atkinson , wero elected members , and Bro . Weige was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week , the Lodgo Avas then closed and adjourned until Tuesday next at eight .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —On Wednesday , tho 27 th February , afc tho . Bed Lion , Poppins-court , Fleet-street . Bros . Aboil W . M ., May S . W ., MarstonJ . W ., Vizzard S . D ., Hydo J . D ., Pate l . G . ; P . M . Long Preceptor ; Woods , & c . Business—The ceremony of initiation was ably performed by tho

W . M ., and tho sections of tho lecture wore worked by tho brethren , after which Bro . May was appointed W . M . for next meeting . On account of tho indisposition of Bro . Tate , who Avas to have worked tho Fifteen Sections on Wednesday next , 6 th March , thoy are unavoidably postponed .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Hold at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgato , on Friday , the 22 nd nit . Present—Bros . Smith W . M ., Lane S . W ., Cleverley J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Simmons S . D ., Hunter J . D ., Hine I . G ., also Bros . Bolton , Posener jun ., Wartski , Campbell , Stroud , Pearcy , & c . Lodge Avas opened , tho minutes of tho last meeting

read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Simmonds being candidate , Bro . Campbell worked tho first and second sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Wartski of tho Zetland Lodge , No . 511 , was elected a member . Bro . Lane was nnanimonsly elected W . M ., for tho ensuing Aveek , Lodgo was closed in duo form and adjourned .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . — Meets afc tho Salmon and Ball , Bethnal Green-road . On Wednesday next , Bro . Cronch will work the installation ceremony . On the fourth Wednesday in March , Bro . Verry will Avork tho Fifteen Sections . Tho meetings are held every Wednesday evening .

Gladsmuir Chapter , No . 1385 . —Tho installation meeting of this Chapter was hold at tho Eed Lion Hotel , Barnet , on 21 sfc Feb . Tho Comps . present were—Ex . G . Ward Verry , Prov . G . P . S . M . E . Z ., H . Edwards H ., J . Livingston Prov . G . S . B . J ., T . S . Carter Prov . G . H . S . E ., J . Lowthin P . P . 2 nd Assist . Treas ., G . Neall P . Z ., F . H , Wilson lies' Prov . G . S . E ., Cussans S . N ., W . J . Crutch P . S ., E . F , Young 2 nd Assist . Soj ., J . Purrotfc D . C , W . Marks , J . Cutbush

F . Venables . Visitor—Comp . C . P . Cobham , 403 , & c . E . Comp . G . W . Verry installed E . Comp . H . Edwards as M . E . Z ., E . Comp . lies installed E . Comp . Livingston as H . and Comp . Cussans as J . The other Officers appointed wero E . Comps . Carter S . E ., Crutch S . N ., Lowthin Treas ., J . Cutbush D . C , J . Purrotfc Steward . E . Comp . Verry was presented Avith a P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by the Chapter . The Comps . afterwards dined together , when a very pleasant evening Avas spent .

The Weyside Chapter , No . 1395 . —Tho ceremonies of consecrating and opening the first Provincial Grand Chapter for Surrey took place on Tuesday , tho 2 Gth ulfc ., at tho Crown and Anchor Inn , Woking , Surrey . A number of the Companions Avere visitors , Avho had como from London and other parts to meet tho Companions of tho new Chapter , and assist in the ceremony . Tho Chapter was

formed by tho Grand Superintendent for Surrey , Lieut .-General BroAvnrigg , C . B ., assisted by Ex . Comps . Dr . Harconrfc P . Z . 370 and Complin . The following Comps . Avere also present : —Eev . C . W . Arnold , Dr . T . C . Eagan , H . W . Charrington , C . H . Woodward P . Z ., GrcenAvood P . G . S ., March , Groombridgo , J . AV . Sngg 1152 , S . Brownrigg P . G . C , Eev . C . J . Martyn P . G . S . Suffolk , Knight 185 , Elsam

Lorimer 370 , Bottinger , J . 11 . Wilson , II . E . Frances Z . 452 , Magnus Ohren P . Z . 452 , & c . The ceremony of consecration was most ably and impressively performed by Lienfc .-Geueral Brownrigg P . G . S ., Comp . Dr . Harcourt giving as the oration a very eloquent and instructive essay on the relative teachings of tho M . M . degree and E . A . Masonry , which was listened to Avith deep attention , and much appreciated . After the consecration , Dr . Harconrfc installed the Principals

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designate into their respective chairs , as follow : —Comps . Eev . C . W . Arnold Z ., Dr . T . C . Eagan IL , II . W . Charrington J . After tho business of tho AVeysido Chapter , Comp . Dr . Harconrfc again took tho chair of Z ., and obligated Lient .-Gen . Brownrigg P . G . S ., and installed him into tho chair of Z ., who , calling npon Comps . Complin and Arnold to take tho tho obligation of Past ; Grand

Principals , severally placed thoso Comps . into tho chairs of H . and J ., appointed tho remainder of his P . G . Officers as follow : —Comps . Greenwood G . S . E ., C . II . AVoodward G . S . N ., Prico P . G . Treas ., Groombridgo P . G . Eeg ., March P . G . S ., Eager First Assist . G . S ., Charrington Second D . G . S ., H . E . Fiances P . G . D . C , T . H . Woodward P . G . Sword Bearer , J . W . Sugg P . G . Standard Bearer . A

committee was appointed to prepare tho byo laws , ancl tho business being ended , tho Prov . Grand Chapter Avas closed . The Comps . then adjonrned to tho house of Comp . Dr . Eager , where thoy wero mado welcome to an excellent luncheon , and the various viands were done ample justice to by tho Comps . Tho necessity of catching an early train for tho return journey shortened the time for speech making ,

but each Masonic toasfc received its due amount of appreciation . Tho Grand Superintendent , with Dr . Harcourt , and prosperity to tho AVeysido Chapter , as toasts , being very warmly received , nor wero tho ladies of Dr . Eager ' s household forgotten in tho enthusiasm which acknoAvledged tho tasteful way thoy had decorated tho tables Avith choice and beautiful flowers ,

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . —A very success . fnl meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 18 th inst ., afc tho Eed Lion Hotel , under tho presidency of Bro . John Hammond AV . M ., supported by Bro . John Hnrsb I . P . M . ; in the west by Bro . Fox W . M . 132 G- in tho south bv Bro . Jassctt ; Bros . E . Hopwood P . G . S . B . Mid . Treas ., W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Mid . Sec , Ockenden S . D .,

Walls J . D ., Kent I . G ., Moody J . S . Tho Lodgo being opened and tho minutes of tho last meeting read and confirmed , tho ballot Avas taken , resulting unanimously in favour of tho admission of Bro . Winfred Kay 1326 as a joining member , ancl of Messrs . Eobert Bray and David Papworth as candidates for Masonic light . Tho W . M . then proceeded with tho initiation of thoso gentlemen ( both of whom

wero his personal friends ) , and also passed Bro . W . 0 . Davoy to tho degroo of F . C , Avorking both ceremonies admirably . The E . W . Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Colonel Burdett ) Avas , on tho proposition of the W . M ., unanimously elected an honorary member of tho Lodgo . A candidate for initiation AA * as proposed , ancl further business being despatched , tho brethren adjourned to refreshment . After the

romoval of the cloth , tho usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts Avere honoured . Special reference was mado to the illness of tho E . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , ancl if tho good wishes of the Hemming Lodge wero of any avail , our Bro . Littlo Avould bo a "Hercules" to-morroAV . Tho health of the Worshipful Master met with a hearty reception . For tho Visitors Bro . Stokes , from Ireland , replied , ancl

expressed his gratification afc tho hospitality extended to him generally wherever ho had visited a Lodgo in tho Province during his sojourn in Middlesex . Bros . Bray and Papworth responded for the Initiates in suitable terms . We Avere glad to notice that tho toasfc of tho Charities was high up on tho list , and wo hopo tho appeal of tho W . M . and of Bro . Hurst ( whose name , as

Steward for "the Girls ' , " was coupled ) will result in a total creditable to 1512 . Notice of motion for £ 10 10 s to head tho list had been given in open Lodgo by tho Treasurer . One other feature AVO also feel bound to notice . Tho speeches were brief , the words well chosen , and each toast appropriately recommended . Bro . John Hammond's example is worthy tho imitation of many a presiding genius

in onr Masonic hierarchy , who , when the labours of tho evening terminate , is apt to bo jusfc a little prosy at the banquet . In such instances a brother has sometimes to leave before tho programme is completed , in order to catch his train , with an uncomfortable feeling that ho has nofc been mindfnl of his duty in paying homage to all the toasts , or elso accept tho alternative of waiting till the Aveary end . Bro . Court

1503 was also present as a visitor , ancl tho following members , nofc already named : —Bros . W . Knowlos , H . Jones , H . 0 . J . Murphy , H . Tagg , & c . Bros . Papworth , Davey , Walls , Hurst , Jessett , and Knowles contributed vocally to tbo harmony of tho evening . Tho brethren separated shortly after ten , to moot again , all boing well , on Thursday , 18 th March .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —At tho Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 27 th February . Bros . McMillan AV . M ., Slaifcer S . W ., Bonner J . W ., G . Ferrar Treas ., E . Dietrich Sec , Jones S . D ., G . Davis J . D ., Jameson I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor ; Brasted , E . Olley , Maples , 0 . Dietrich , 0 . Olley , & c . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Ferrar candidate . I ho Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . It . Olley , who had previously answered tho questions , was passed to tho degree of Follow Craffc . Tho Lodgo Avas resumed to the first degree , and the third and fourth sections of tho lecture wero worked by Bro . Fieldwick , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Slaiter was unanimously appointed W . M . for the next mooting .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , f No . 1642 . —The Masonic Ball took place on Friday the 22 nd ult ., at tho Ladbroke Hall , Nettinghill , under the presidency of Bro . Penn AV . M . of the Mother Lodge , ably assisted by Bro . Murlis P . M ., who acted as Hon . Sec , Bra . Parkhouse and the brethren of the Locige . The Hall was splendidl y decorated , under the superintendence of Bro . Adkins , ancl upwards of

1 G 0 ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a very pleasant evening ; the gay dresses of the fair sex , made the scone ono of tho most brilliant that could bo imagined . Tho supper was served in an excellent manner , presided over by Bro . Penn . Bro . Stephens P . M ., Steward for tho next Festival of the Girls' Institution , in responding to a toast , said , thafc after thia sncccssfnl evening , he would alter hia mind : tho