Royal Arch.

believed that the acme of the Order has been arrived at . There ia , however , as every Master Mason knows , certain things whioh are left in store for him , shonld he be fortunate in obtaining a knowledge of them , and they will ho found in the development of the supreme degree of the Holy Royal Arch ; and therefore all its

ceremonies are regarded with that veneration which is due to this exalted degree . There are but few of its members who are sufficiently versed in the Ritual of the ceremonies of installation of its Principals as to undertake the treble duty when required , and therefore , when it was announced that three Acting Principals in the

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement wonld instal their successors , an unusual amount of interest was felt in the gathering on this occasion . The convocation for this purpose was held at an earlier hour than usual on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch Lane , City , and as the ceremonies announced are so

seldom rehearsed , the gathering was attended by some of the most eminent and exalted members of the dogre . Amongst those present , we noticed Comps . H . Ruff P . Z . 95 , Strngnell P . Z . 1044 , H . Thompson P . Z . 619 , Dr . Pridmore P . Z . 619 , Home P . Z . 7 , Webb P . Z . Stanmore Chapter , Middlesex , C . Daniel P . Z . 65 , Knight Z . 174 ,

Brooks Z . 975 , Ferry Z . 65 , Frazer Z . 214 , Gillard Z . 19 , Smart Z . 766 , Notley Z . elect 7 , Charles Z . elect 19 , Roberts Z . elect 65 , Wells H . elect 1556 , Payne H . elect 1524 , Haynes H . elect 65 , Beedell J . 538 , Jeffs J . elect 19 , and many other Principals and Past Principals . The Chapter having been opened in due form , the

Installation of the three Principals was rehearsed by Comps . Webb Z ., Fraser H ., and Gillard J ., and it is not too much to say tho whole of these interesting ceremonies are rarely given in so perfect a manner as they were rendered on this occasion , and there waa a concurrent opinion that the highest praise was dne to Comp . Brown , the

Preceptor of the Chapter , for what he had done in bringing about so satisfactory a result . The rest of the Companions were afterwards admitted , and tbe ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by Comps . Notley 1 ., Payne H ., Ruff J ., Brown S . E . and Preceptor , Webb S . N ., Beedell P . Z ., Comp . Haynes being the candidate . The ceremony

being brought to a conclusion , it was proposed , and unanimously carried , that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to the three Principals who had rehearsed the ceremonies . The following were elected Officers for the ensuing fortnight—Comps . Webb Z ., Ruff H ., Jeffs J ., Jones S . N ., Payne P . S . It was announced that

Comps . Brooks , Hall , and Notley had undertaken to rehearse the Installation ceremonies on Tuesday , the 11 th of May , the last time they will be rehearsed this season , and it is hoped that a large gathering of Principals will attend on that occasion . Since this

Chapter of Improvement has been removed to its present place of meeting it is every night numerously attended , and those aspirants for distinction in this supreme degree will find it a great advantage to them to receive the instruction here to be obtained . The Ritual of

the degree is communicated in its greatest purity by its talented Preceptor , who is most painstaking in his endeavours to make all his pupils proficient as Royal Arch Masons , and fit them to fill any office in the Chapter to which hereafter they may be called .

The North London Chapter of Improrement maintains the goodly attendances that have been the rule of late . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed on Thursday by Companions Dean M . E . Z ., Radcliffe H ., J . Strugnell J . The other offices were filled as under : —Comps . Sheffield S . B ., Bird S . N ., Edmonds P . S .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE . No . 211 .

THE closing meeting of this Lodge for the winter season took place at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Tuesday , under the presidency of Bro . Henry Martin W . M ., who was supported by E . Thrin < r S . W ., T . H . Peirce P . M . as J . W ., William Radcliffe P . M . Secretary " F . T . Bennett S . D . ; P . M . ' s Alfred Green , Alfred Withers , Usher Back , T . H . Layers , John Laver , F . J . tlentsch and W . W . Morgan .

The minutes having been confirmed , Bros . Charles James Dawson , and Capt . George Caleb Challen were raised to the sublime degree , and after routine business the Lodge was closed . A supper followed , after which the toasts customary to the occasion were honoured . Among the visiters were Bros . A . Hart Senior Warden 1046 , C .

Luckett 1426 , A . Honnson Inner Guard 1110 , George Taylor , Past Master 1539 , J . A . Callings Organist 1673 , C . F . Curtis 1950 . In the course of the evening reference was made to the appointment of Bro . Charles Greenwood P . M . and Treasurer of the Lodge to the Deputy Grand Mastership of the Province of Surrey . Bro . Morgan ,

who made the announcement , spoke of the illness which prevented Bro . Greenwood ' s attendance that evening . This illness was par . ticnlarly to be deplored at the present time , as Bro . Greenwood wa . „ engaged most strenuously in support of his chief—General Brownrigg—who would preside at the approaching Festival of the Koval

Masonio Institution for Girls . Bro . Greenwood had undertaken a , Stewardship for the Girls' School , as representing the St . Michael ' s Ledge , and in his absence he ( the speaker ) urged the brethren to support their Treasurer to tho best of their atility . A most liberal response was made by those present , and as the sum of ten guineas

was voted at a previous meeting , there is little doubt that an amount will be forthcoming which will be creditable to the Lodge which Bro . Greenwood will represent . Bro . Radcliffe was requested to convey to Bro . Greenwood the sympathy the brethren lek for him iu his illness , and their hope that he would be soon restored to health .

Polish National Lodge, No. 534

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534

THE Installation meeting of this popular Lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , ou Thursday , 8 th April , with Bro . Bieling W . M ., 0 . Bryant S . W . and W . M . elect , Tongue J . W ., Dr . Corrie Jackson P . M . S . D ., Apsey J . D ., Turner I . G ., A . Runta D . C , Banks Tyler . Lodge was opened at 6 a . m ., when the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A very satisfactory

report from the Audit Committee was read and accepted . Dr . Jackson then presented the Master elect ( Bro . Bryant ) to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony was most carefully performed by the retiring W . M ., and in a manner that gave tho greatest satisfaction to the board of fourteen Installed

Masters , and to the large number of guests who were present . After the W . M . had selected his Officers for the ensuing year , it was his pleasing dnty to present Bro . Bieling with a very handsome P . M . ' a jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him at the last meeting . This was received , and suitably acknowledged by the recipient . Bro .

Jackson P . M . then proposed that , m consideration of the able manner in whioh Bro . Bieling had performed his duties dnring his year of office , for representing the Lodge at the Festivals , and also for so well performing the Installation ceremony that evening , that he should be presented with the special decoration known as the Polish

White Eagle . This was seconded by Bro . Nowakowski P . M . and Treasnrer , and unanimously carried by the brethren . Bro . Bieling expressed his appreciation of the kindness he had always received and the support that had been given to him during his year of office . He hoped that the present W . M . would have as happy and prosperous

a year as he had had . The resignation of two of the brethren was accepted , with regret . All other business having been completed , the Lodge was closed in the usual manner , Bro . Jackson P . M . giving a short farewell address . The brethren then retired to the banquetroom , there the " fourth degree" was duly celebrated , grace having

been sung , the W . M . proposed the health of the Queen and Craft . This was followed by " God save the Queen . " The toast of the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Pro G . M ., D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers was responded to by Bro . Philbriok Grand Registrar , who thanked the brethren for giving him the opportunity

of responding to the toast . All felt the deep debt of gratitude with which the whole body of Freemasons regarded their M . W . G . M ., who at a most critical period in the history of the Craft came forward and undertook the onerous duties , and whoever interested himself most deeply in all matters of important bnsiness connected with

the Craft . The Pro G . M . also devoted himself to the pressing con - cerns of tho Craft , that the interests of Freemasonry might be duly guarded , and this feeling was also felt by the Grand Officers . Miss Thomas here favoured the brethren with a pianoforte selection . The I . P . M . then proposed tho health of the W . M ., and hoped he would

have a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Bryant , in reply , thanked the brethren for having elected him as their W . M ., and assured them he wonld do all he could for the prosperity and advancement of the Lodge . Bro . Nash favoured the brethren with an amusing song . The toast of the Visitors was then drank ,

with enthusiasm . Miss Blanche Owen followed with a song . The toast of the Officers and Tyler brought to a close a very pleasant evening . The following Visitors were present—Bros . Philbrick Grand Registrar of England , Snodin P . M . 157 , Norris P . M . 181 , AlfordP . M . 228 , Main 1531 , Shand P . M . 1563 , Styles

704 , T . Panter Telfie 12 , Schartau 1549 , Barratt and Paas jun . 28 , Smart P . M . 776 , G . L . Wingate P . M . 1423 , John Cox P . M . 1658 , Larchin P . M . 1541 , Alfred Bryant 1445 , Andrews 1329 , John Dale 1613 , Berry J . W . 1382 , Foster P . M . 19 , Saegert P . M . 548 , John Nash and J . Niedzielski .

Goderich Lodge, No. 1211.

GODERICH LODGE , No . 1211 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday afternoon , the 5 th instant , in the Masonic Rooms , Great George Street , Leeds . The W . M . Bro . Charles Scriven occupied the chair , and he was supported by W . Bro . Herbert Green P . G . Secretary , by a large number of the past and present Provincial Grand Officers , as well as by the Worshipful Masters of all the Leeds Lodges , and many

visiting brethren from many parts of the Province . Bro . G . W . Balfour , M . P ., was passed to the second degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Youings and Ward , the ceremony being beautifully worked . Bro . Youings was then installed into King Solomon's chair by W . Bro . Scriven , after which Bro . Blagbro sang " Be thon

faithful unto death . ' After this ceremony , the Lodge closed "in peace and harmony , " and fcho brethren retired to the bauqnetting room , where Bro . Wood served dinner . During the evening interesting speeches were delivered . The musical part of the programme was in tho hands of W . Bro . Townsend , and W . Bro . VViun acted as

Director of the Ceremonies . In the course of the proceedings , W . Bro . Scriven was the recipient of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by tbe brethren in recognition of the admirable manner in which he had discharged his duties . The Officers of the Goderich Lodge now are as follow : —\ V . Bro

Youings W . M ., W . Bro . C . Scriven I . P . M ., Bro . Bradford S . W . Bro . vSmitli J . W ., Bro . Canon Bullock Chaplain , Bro . Rev . A . B Coombo Assistant Chaplain , W . Bro . Fuuruess P . M . Treasurer

W . Bro . iMldisou Secretary , Bro . Ward S . D ., Bro . Craist . r J D W . Bro . Winn P . M . P . P . G . S . W . M . C , W . Bro . Crowe P . M . P . P . G . D . Charity Steward , W . Bio . Town-end P . M . Organist , W . Bro . Jacques P . M . I . G ., Bro . W . Wood Steward , and Bro . Barraud Tyler .

Wolseley Lodge, No. 1993.

WOLSELEY LODGE , No . 1993 .

ryHE regular meeting of this Lodgo waa held on Tuesday evening , X the 6 ih instant , in the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , King StreoT Manchester . It being the election ni ght , there was a very laro-e attendance of brethren , and a goodly number of Visitors , including