Craft Masonry.

good authority that he was the youngest Master that lodge had ever seen . That was the 35 th installation meeting the lodge had held , and therefore he presumed he was the 36 th Master , and he could say he would be second to none in his earnestness to do his duty during his year . He had endeavoured during the years he had been a Mason to prepare himself for the duties he hoped lay before him , and trusted that during the ccmirig year he should be able to perform his duties in a manner satisfactory to them . Shculd Ihe Great Architect give him power , he was prepared to do all the work that

might fall upon him , and he trusted that they would give him plenty to do . Although it might be egotism , he was somewhat energetic , and should like as much to do as he cculd possibly croud in . Since his election he had been the reciuientof many congiatulalions , for which he had to convey his sincere thanks , and he had heard remarks made which were very complimentary . He begged them all to remember that he had yet to justify those remarks , if he was a straightforward Mason . Thev were not all perfect , and he might have to fall back upon the assistance of the Past Masters . It

was his desire to do his duty , and if a year hence he was received with the same kindly feelings that were evinced towards the I . P . M ., he could not be otherwise than satisfied . That brought him to the next toast , which was "The I . P . M ., " and he asked them to accept it with a perfect knowledge that they could cnrdially accord it that greeting it so thoroughly deserved . In the I . P . M . they had a Mason who had been throughout his year actuated by a genuine desire to do his duty under the most difficult circumstances . The I . P . M . had travelled very long distances to attend the lodge , and had only been

absent once , and he , therefore , fe't the brethren owed him a word of gratitude and praise . In presenting Bro . Wilkinson , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , he ( the W . M . ) asked him to accept it as a token that he had performed his duties in a manner acceptable to the brethren , lie asked the I . P . M . to accept the jewel for three reasonsfirstly , as a mark of their esteem and respect ; secondly , in appreciation of his services ; and , thirdly , as a memento of his year of office in which he filled the chair of the Dobie Lodge . Bro . T . Wilkinson , P . M . 1420 , I . P . M ., said he felt very deeply the kind words in

which the W . M . had expressed himself as to his services to the lodge . The very kind reception he had always received after travelling long distances had amply repaid him for any trouble taken . He should liked to have done a [ little more work , especially as during his year there had been a large number of initiates . He thanked them for the handsome jewel presented to him , which it would give him great pleasure to wear in

remembrance of many happy hours spent in the lodge . Although he was leaving the chair , he hoped the Past Masters would receive him very heartily . He was pleased to hear the lemarks of the Prov . J . G . W . about the Charity organisation , and he hoped they would all see the advantages to be gained by joining that Committee . Unity was stiength , and whilst as a province they could do something , yet as individual members they could do nothing .

" The Visitors " was cordially given , and duly acknowledged by Bros . F . Callam , W . M . 1139 ; P . G . VV . Typke , P . M . 1671 ; and E . J . Packington , W . M . 2444 . Other toasts were given , and a very enjoyable meeting terminated with the Tyler's toast . Bro . Abbott , Organist , presided at the pianoforte , and was ably assisted in the musical arrangements by Bros . Goldsworth , Mortimer , and others , and Bro . J . Drewett , P . M ., Treas ., in conjunction with the Stewards , was indefatigable in his endeavours to cater for the enjovment of all present .

Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910-The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 23 rd ultimo , under peculiarly sad circumstances , the W . M ., Bro . Jabez Church , having passed away to that bourne from whence no traveller returns only a few short hours previously . So comparatively sudden was this most excellent and popular brother's death , that miny of the brethren arrived at Mark Masms' Hall to learn then , for the first time , thit their lodge had no longer a W . M . After the lodge was opened , Bro . Matier , the Secretary ,

and Senior Past Master , took the earliest opportunity of apprizing the members of the sad loss which had been sustained , and , in the most feeling and sympathetic terms , to move that it should be notified in the minutes how deeply the lodge deplored the sad event , and how they wished that , in due course , their warmest sympathies and most tamest condolences should be conveyed to the widow and family of their respected and beloved Master . It is almost needless to remark that the eloquent language of the Secretary was listened to with breathless attention , and his suggestions were most

cordially and warmly supported . The rest of the business consisted in the passing , on behalf , and at the request , of the Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , of Bro . Harold Geo . Parsons , i his was conducted by Bro . Charles Belton , P . M . 1 . Then followed the initiation of Messrs . Thos . Henry Wye ( a son of the I . P . M . ) and Fred . W . Williamson . This was carried out by the Provincial Grand Master of Guernsey and Alderney , Bro . Balfour Cockburn . Twenty guineas were voted for the Boys' Festival , and the Stewardship , which had been undertaken by the late W . M ., was taken up by the I . P . M ., Bro . Wye . The lodge was then closed in the usual manner .

Ember Lodge , No . 2540 . This lodge held its last meeting for the season on the 11 th ult . in the new Masonic Temple recently erected by Bro . John Mayo , Castle Hotel , East Molesey , Surrey , for the use of the lodges and chapters holding their meetings at this hostelry . It is worthy of record that the Ember's last meeting is the first regular lodge meeting that has been held in the new building , and the members were highly gratified with the arrangements as now provided for their comfort . The W . M ., Bro . Beck , presided , and the whole of the officers and brethren were present to support him .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . A meetine of this chapter was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster . Present : Comps . J . Constable , M . E . Z . ; C Goldthorpe , H . ; VV . Fretwell , J . ; J . Fitzgerald , S . E .: S . Pegler , P . Z .. acting I . P . Z . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . I F . Rand , P . P . G . T ., acting S . N . ; H . Fenton , P . S . ; and others . " Bro . F . H . Buckland , J . W . 242 , received a unanimous ballot , and will be exalted at the next convocation . The companions after chapter partook of light refreshment in the ante-room .

Era Chapter , No . 1423 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Albanv Hotel , Twickenham , on the 14 th ult . Among those present were Comps . R . Poore , P . A . G . D . C . M . E . Z . : F Robinsnn H ; W . Fisher , HZ , P . P . G . P . S ., as J . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z . P . D . G . D . C ; S . E . ; Daunton , S . N . j E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Masters PS ; Sv YS ^ i'I ^ ' ^ Wi , ? - H - Hiffsins ' - - P-P-CU . C ; C . H . KoiieV ; P . Z ., P . P . G . S . I 3 . ; and A . Collins .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the icport of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . It was unanimously resolved that in future the installation meeting beheld on the last Saturday in September insteid of the second Saturday in July as heretofore . Comp . G . I .. Wingate was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel . The resignation of Comp . J . Faulkner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . was received with rfgiet . A vote of condolence with the widow of the late Comp . S . Burridge was passed , and oidered to be entered on the minutes . A pologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Wells , J . ; VV . H . Matthews , P . Z . ; VV . II . Lee P . Z ^ -

and others . The chapter was then closed , and a banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly honoured . Comp . W . Fisher responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers •" Comps . Wingate , Higgins , and Kuhler for "The Past Principals ; " and Comps . Daunton and Masters for " The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The regular monthly Council meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ultimo Bro . Richard Eve in the chair , and amongst those present were Bros . Lefeuvre ' Pulman , Jas . Stephens , W . Russell , J . W . Burgess , J . Leach Barrett , Thoma-Taylor , and J . M . McLeod , Secretary . The Council meeting of January having referred a case to the Dep . Grand Registrar , it was reported that in Bro . Bucknill ' s opinion the Council were wronir in rejecting the petition of the candidate . °

The matter was referred back to the Petitions Committee for further report and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bucknill , Q . C ., M . P ., Dep ' G . Registrar . The attendance of Bro . Vassar-Smith at meetings of Board of Management was excused for six months in consequence of ill-health .

Bro . Keyser , P . G . D . and Patron , was re-nominated as Treasurer for enduing year . " *" Bros . Fairchild , Filzgerald , Pritchard , Stephens , and A . C . Spaull ( retiring members ) were nominated for election on the Board of Management , and none other being nominated , there will be no contest for the London section of the Board at the election on Friday , 10 th April .

Bros . Be . vir ( Wilts ) , Diamond ( Derrjyshire ) , Pulman ( Northumberland ) , and Russell ( Kent ) , retiring members , were re-nominated , and also the following representatives of provinces : Bros . Clowes ( Sussex ) , Levick ( Herts ) , Smith ( Leicestershire and Rutland ) , W . H . Spaull ( Shropshire ) , Whittley ( Devonshire ) for the five vacancies in the provincial section of the Board . Bro . EVE gave notice of motion for the Quarterly Court— "That the

Quarterly Court of Governors and Subscribers of April 5 th , iSg 2 , having authorised the Board of Management ' to entertain negotiations for the realisation of the estate of the Institution to the best advantage , ' and the Board having determined 'that it is desirable to remove the Institution from Wood Green to some more eligible site , where sufficient space for an enlarged school-house and plav-ground accommodation would be available '

" This Quarterly Court hereby authorises the Board to purchase a site and to erect thereon a new School , and to dispose of the present land and premises to the best advantage . " It was again reported that Maurice William Hart , No . 34 on list of candidates , had been withdrawn , he having secured a presentation for Christ ' s Hospital . There will thus be 50 candidates for the 28 vacancies .

We are pleased to learn that the Duke ot Devonshire , K . G ., has fixed Wednesday , 24 th June , for the 9 8 th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , over which his Grace will preside . The Secretary , Bro . McLeod , will be glad to receive names of brethren as Stewards , the number at the present time falling far short of the requirements ot the Institution .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

CAMDEN LODGE , No . 704 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th ultimo , at the Earl Russell , Pancras-road , King ' s Cross , when there were present : Bros . Hume , W . M . ; Meurice , S . W . ; G . Griliiths , J . W . ; James Thorn , P . M ., Preceptor ; George Smith , Treas . ; J . Swift , Asst . Sec . ; Burningham , S . D . ; Cartwright , J . D . j Hicks , I . G . ; Eyres , P . M . ; Ransford , P . M . ; Makin , Fleming , Mackenzie , Baker , J . W . Slack , W . Rignall , Clarke , Copleston , C Gammon , Deane , and Revett , making a total of 102 attendances during the last five weeks .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Gammon acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chiir in favour of Bro . Gammon , who rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of officers , Bro . Rainsford , P . M ., acting as D . C Bro . Copleston , W . M . 704 , gave the three addresses in the ceremony of installation . Ihe W . M . rose for the first and second times . Bro . Meurice was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bros . Copleston and Gammon expressed thanks for the indulgence granted them . The W . M . rose for the- third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Earl Russell , 2 , Pancras-road , King ' s Cross . Present : Bros . Hume , W . M . ; Johnson , S . W . ; Parish , J . W . ; Thoin , P . M ., Preceptor ; Hancock , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; G . Smith , Treas . ; Styles , P . M ., Sec ; Meurice , S . D . ; Burningham , J . D . ; Hicks , I . G . ; Smith ( G . H . ) , Slack , VV . Rignall , Adamson , Webb , McQueen , George , Fox , Makein , Swift , VV . M . Gammon , and Briggs .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed . Bro . Johnson , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section ol the Lecture . Bro . Makein answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Thorn , P . M ., and Johnson worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The cerem ony of passingwas rehear .= d ,

Bro . Makein acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . I he W . M . rose for the first time , dues were collected , and three new members were elected . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Misonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 . A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwclt , when the 15 Sections were rehearsed under the able presidency of Bro . VV . Dawson , W . M . 78 S , Preceptor , assisted by the following brethren : First Lectureis ! Section , Bro . Taylor , 21 S 2 ; 2 nd , Bro . Niblett , 1 O 22 ; 3 rd , Bro . Lord , 132 G ; . ith . Bro . Hill , 1512 ; jth , Bro . Cornford , S . D . 1922 ; 6 th , Bro . Rice , S . W . 1320 ; and 7 tb , Bro . T . H . Salmon , W . M . 1475 . Second Lecture—1 st Section , Bro . G . Nibltlt ,

1 G 22 ; 2 nd , Bro . C Plant , W . M . 101 : 3 rd , Bro . C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 ; 4 »'» »' '" T . H . Salmon , W . M . 1475 ; and 5 th , Bro . J . Hooper , P . M . 1320 . Third Lecture - ¦ 1 st Section , Bro . T . R . Cass , P . M . 1320 ; 2 nd , Bro . S . B illard , S . W . 1622 ; and 3 rd , Bro . J . Loader , P . M . and Sec . 1 G 22 . Present in all 33 . A hearty vote of thanks wasaccorded Bro . ' Dawson , President , and the section workers for their excellent work . Bro . T . H . Salmon , W . M . 1475 , S . W ., was elected hon . member . Bros . Dean , Robeits , Smith , Grove , and Addington were elected members , and the Iodic was closed .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th u ' . t ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., when there were present Bros . Marks , W . M . ; Ashp ' ant , S . VV . ; H . T . Culliford , J . W . ; Smith , P . M ., Preceptor ; Brander , P . M ., Treas . ; Beach , Sec ; Flood . S . D . ; Dixon , J . D . ; C . Culliford , I . G . ; Long , Tyler ; and others . I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read ana confirmed . Bro . W . M . Marks , W . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation wis rehearsed , Bro . A . Miriia acting as candidate . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The weekly convocation was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 27 th ult . Present : Comps . J . Loader , M . E . Z . ; Curt tot , II . ; Derham , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , i ' . Z ., . ; " Cass , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; West , F . Williams , Wm . Dawson , Cope , Addington , Atkinson , Block , Birr , Phillips , Reed , Telling , and Pullen . " _ , j The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were rea and confirmed . l'hc ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Barr personal" the candidate . Comp . Jos . Atkinson , 1901 , was elected a joining member . L » "H Cu . eton , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter was then closed .