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style ; ifc embraced all the delicacies of the season . The usual Royal Arch toasts were proposed by the M . E . Z . and responded to , and the evening was spent iu a most harmonious manner . Tho Janitor ' s toast brought a very happy meeting to a close at about eleven o ' clock .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , ou Tnesday , 21 sfc inst . Bros . Clark W . M ., Carr S . W ., J . King J . W ., Polak S . D ., Hammond J . D ., Baker I . G ., C . J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Dallas , Brasted , Westfield , Johnson , Carr , Collins , Williams , Margate , Greenwood , G . Lorkin , Forss , Moss ,

I . P . Cohen , Quay , Giller , Cusworth , Christian , Hand , Weige , Cull , and others . The Lodgo was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ce . romouy of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Westfield candidate . Lodgo was advanced to the third degree , when Bro . P . M . Wallington occupied tlio chair , and Bro . Westfield was raised to tho sublime degree of Master Mason in

a very able manner , tho W . M . giving tho traditional history . Bro , Brasted assisted Bro . Moss to work tho third section of tho lecture . Bro . Clark then resumed tho chair , and Bro . Margate of 1572 , was elected a member . Bro . Carr was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The Fifteen Sections will bo worked next Tuesday , at seven o ' clock . Bro . Moss will preside .

Upton Lodge of Instraction , No . 1227—Hold at the Kiugand Queen , Norton Folgato , on Thursday evening , tlio 16 th inst . Present—Bros . Andrews W . M ., Wcstfiokl S . W ., Hine J . W ., Wallbrechfc Secretary , Patrick S . D ., Gieseke J . D ., P « 4 rcy I . G ., & c Locige was opened in clue form with solemn prayer . Tho minutes of last

meeting were read and confirmed . Tho first section of the lecture was worked hy the W . M ., assisted by tho brethren . Tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Wallbrecht answered the questions leading to the third , and was entrusted . The ceremony of raising was then rehearsed . Lodge was closed .

On Thursday , 23 rd Oct . Present—Bros . J . Westfield W . M ., Hine S . W ., Patrick J . W ., Wallbrecht Sec , Fenner Preceptor , Clarke J . D ., Gieseke S . D ., Legge I . G ., also Bros . Hainbach , Andrews , Bromet , Wilson , Stroud , Smith , and Pearcy . After the Lodge had been opened and tho minutes confirmed , Bro . Westfield vacated tho chair in

favour of Bro . Lyons , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro Bromet candidate , Bro . Andrews worked the 1 st section of the Lecture , assisted by Bro . Patrick ; the 2 nd and 3 rd , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Bromot of the Excelsior Lodge No . 1155 , and Hambach of the Mother Lodge , were elected members . Bro . Hine was appointed W . M . for next meeting .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Help at Bro . Pavitt ' s , the Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 21 st Oct . Bros . Johnson W . M ., Pavitt S . W ;} . Power J . W ., Smith S . D ., Barker J . D ., Norman I . G ., Worsley Sec , t $ H . Myers Preceptor ; also P . M .

Cundick , Fyfe , Andrews , Watson , and Spencer . After preliminaries the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Andrews worked the three seitions of tho Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Tho Locige was closed to the first degree , ancl Bro . Pavitt was elected W . M . for 4 th November . On Tuesday next the Fifteen Sections will bo worked .

Marquess of Ripon Lodge of Instruction . —Held nt the Pembnry Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney , on Monday . Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., R . Olley S . W ., Grist J . W ., Aspinall S . D ., Goddard J . D ., Garrod I . G ., P . M . Stephens Treas ., C . Lorkin Preceptor ; also Bros . McMillan , High , Conbro , Blunt , Jacob , Jones , Martin , Shepherd , ancl others . Tlie

Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . McMillan candidate . The W . M . gave tho traditional history . Bro . High answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , ancl passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . R . Olley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodgo was closed in due form .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Held afc tho Feathers Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 16 th inst . Present : —Bros . A . Jones W . M ., J . W . Fisher S . W ., J . Wells J . W ., J . J . Clarke S . D ., W . E . Batho I . G ., H . E . Tucker Treasurer ancl Preceptor ; Bros . M . Wyville , H . Kasner , J . C . Roo . Tho Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read , confirmed , and

signed . Bro . M . Wyville offered himself as a candidate , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation ; Bro . Fisher delivered the charge in a very able manner . Bro . J . C . Roo took the chair , and Bro . A . Jones answered tho questions leading to the second degree . The Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of passing

waa rehearsed , Bro . Jones candidate . Bro . A . Jones again took the chair , and the Lodgo was closed in the second degree . The hearty good wishes of the brethren were accorded to Bro . W . E . Batho , who is leaving England shortly for India . Bro . J . W . Fisher was nnanimonsly elected W . M . for next meeting .

Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction . —The weekly meeting of this Chapter of Instruction was held on Tuesday evening , 21 st October , at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Michael's-alley , Cornhill . Comp . Brown ( the Preceptor of tho Chapter ) Z ., Comps . Leo H ., Davis J ., Catterson P . S ., Walker N . The ceremony of exaltation was

rehearsed , Comp . H . J . Lardner of 907 being the candidate . To those who are acquainted with Comp . Brown , as a Royal Arch Mason , it is needless to say how the ceremony was performed , ancl to those who are not , and are desirous of qualifying themselves for preferment in this exalted degree , they cannot do better than attend at this Chapter and receive the instruction that is so readilly and cheerfully

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pTorded . Comp . Lardner was afterwards proposed and admitted as a member , ancl the Chapter was adjourned to Tnesday evening , 28 th October .

Wellington Lodge of Instruction . —Tho Fifteen Sections wore worked on Monday last , the 20 th inst ., at tho Lodge House , tho White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford . Tho chair of W . M . was occupied upon this occasion by Bro . Martin D . C . of Southwark Park Lodge No . 879 , and tho other Officers wore Bro . Stephens P . M . 879 as S . W ., Bro . Catterson J . W . 518 as J . W .,

Bro . Hntchins J . W . 169 ancl 1531 as S . D ., Bro . Hassall 13 as J . D ., and Bro . Lefevro 1531 ns l . G . Tho Lodge having boon opened in tho three degrees , and resumed in tho first , the sections appertaining thereto wore worked as follows : —Tho first b y Bro . Ross D . C . 700 , tho second by the J . W ., tho third by Bro . Milhonrno 13 , tlio fourth by the S . D ., tho fifth by Bro . Moss 1275 , ancl tho sixth and

seventh by tho S . W . The Lecture in tho second degree followed , i he first section being worked by Bro . Gloster W . M . 1531 S . D . 1326 , Iho second by Bro . Jenkins 1175 , the third by Bro . Taylor W . M . 753 , tho fourth by Bro . Georgo Andrews P . M . and D . C . 871 and Preceptor of tho Royal Oak and Star Lodges of Instruction , and the fifth by Bro . Taylor . Tho Lodge having been resumed in the third degree , tho

remaining sections were rehearsed—tho first by Bro . Gibson 1531 Hon . Sec . to the Lodge , the second by Bro . Griffin P . M . 933 , S . W . 1531 , P . Z . 79 and 933 , tho Preceptor of the Lodge , ancl tho third by Bro . Davis 879 . The business of tho evening having been thus brought to a satisfactory termination , tho Lodge was in duo timo closed , after tho passing of an unanimons voto of thanks to tho W . M and tho brethren who had assisted him in tho working . As a further

recognition of the services of Bro . Martin , and of the abilit y displayed by him in fulfilling tho duties of tho chair , ho was elected an honorary member of tho Locige of Instruction . Ifc may bo added that tho working of tho sections was completed in a few minutes less than tho stipnlated time—three hours—which is usually allotted for tho pur . pose , a fact which speaks well for tho ability and promptitude of all concerned .

A Photographic Masonic Novelty.

A PHOTOGRAPHIC MASONIC NOVELTY .

WE have been favoured by an inspection of a very simple but useful adaptation of the Art of Photography to the convenience of Members of the Craft , and more particularly of thoso who visit tho Provinces . Tho temporary want of a Certificate has often prevented a brother from visiting a Lodge iu some town where he has not been personally known to any resident , and where it wonld havo boon

difficult to prove his identity . It is nofc customary for certificates to form part of a Freemason ' s travelling equipment , and consequently it is often not afc hand when most particularly wanted , and hours which might have been profitably spent in the enjoyment of Masonic association aro thereby often wasted . To obviate this difficulty Bro . W . Slimy Marshall , of 34 Parliament Street , S . W ., has dovise ' d

and registered a Portrait and Certificate Case , whereby the identity of an applicant for admission to a Lodgo , and his possession of a satisfactory voucher , are placed beyond doubt . The case is of morocco , a tritlo larger than an ordinary ditto do Visite , on tlie front of which is impressed the name of the owner and number of his Lodge , and which opens to display his likeness in Masonic costume ancl a Photograph

of his certificate with sign manual attached . Should he be a member of several degress the case can be made to contain Photographs of each certificate , aud still fold in a compact form . Tho simplicity of the arrangement makes it a matter of surprise that it has never hitherto been adopted , ancl its utility is beyond question . Tho price also is moderate , ancl we recommend our follow craftsmen to call on Bro . Marshall , and judge for themselves .

The Athaeneum, Camden Road.

THE ATHAENEUM , CAMDEN ROAD .

^ PHE Evening Concerts of Miss Florence Smart aro now regularly 1 looked forward to , ancl it has become recognised thafc those who patronise this talented young lady will enjoy a pleasing evening ' s entertainment . On Thursday , 23 rd October , the artistes enoagod were Madame Blanche Cole , Miss Kate Hardy , Madame Mario Belval , Mr . Ladwig , and Miss Florence Smart ' s Private Glee Class . The instrumentalists were—Pianoforte , Herr Heinrich Leopold and

Miss Florence Smart ; Violin , M . Claude Jaquinot ; and Violoncello , Herr T . Liebo ; while Herr Leipold officiated as conductor . Tho programme comprised—Grand Trio in E flat , Op . 93 , for Pianoforte , Violin , and Violoncello—Hummel—Miss Florence Smart , M . Claude Jaquinot , ancl Herr T . Liebe ; Vocal Parfc Song , " O Sing to God " —Gounod—Solos , Miss Kate Hardy and Madame Mario Belval ;

Solo on two Pianos , Nocturne—Henselt—Miss Florence Smart and Pupil ; Song , " Golden Days "—Sullivan—Madame Mario Belval ; Violoncello Solo , Herr T . Liebo ; Song , " Twickenham Ferry "—Theo Manuals—Miss Kate Hardy ¦ Solo on two pianos , " Tremolo "—Mayer—Miss Florence Smart ancl Pupil ; Song , "When ho who adores theo "—Moore—Mr . Ludwio- ;

Pianoforte Duet for two pianos , "Andante and Variationen "—Schumann—Herr Heiurich Leipold ancl Miss Florence Smart ; Song , "Shadow Song "—Dinorah—Madame Blanche Cole . After an interval Part II . was proceeded with . Song , " A clay toolato "—Roso Her . see—Madame Marie Belval ; Solo violin , "Elegy "—Ernst—M . Claude Jaquinot ; Song , " Una voce poca fa "—Rossini—Miss Kate

Hardy ; Solo Pianoforte , " Etude "—Mendelssohn—Miss Florence Smart ; Song , "Thero is a green hill "—Gounod—Mr . Ludwig ; Glee " Rest theo on this mossy pillow" —H . Smart ; Song , "Comin ' throngh tho rye" —Madame Blanche Cole ; Duet for two Pianofortes , " Polncca Brillianto "—0 . M . Weber ; Miss Florence Smart ancl Herr H . Leipold . We congratulate all engaged on the success of the evening ' s entertainment .