Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CROYDON . Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 19 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., S . E ., acting M . E . Z . ; E . J . Hore , H . ; H . H . Shirley . M . A ., P . P . A . G . S ., J . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org . ; and Alliston , P . S . Comp . Castello

was a visitor . The minutes ofthe previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . Castello as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . The election of officers and Principals for the year ensuing then took place , with the following result Comps . Hoare , M . E . Z . ; Shirley , H . ; F . Weiss , J . ; Capt . Walls , S . E . ; Castello , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner ,

Treas . ; Alliston , P . S . ; and Lane , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . R . P . Thomas . Apolog es for non attendance were received from Comps . R . P . Thomas , M . E . Z . ; F . Weiss , S . N . ; W . Lake . P . P . G . R . Cornwall ; and others . The convocation was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) . — This lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hifi , on the 29 th ult . Among those attending were Bros . F . C . Frye , W . M . ; E . Pocock , S . W . ; Skinner , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Huish , M . O . ; Monson , S . O . ; Parkhouse , J . O . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Wadham , S . D . j J . N . Frye , I . P . M . ; and Riekwood , P . M . Bro . Day , S 79 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The sum of one guinea was voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund , per Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M ., Steward for for the Festival . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bro . French , J . W . j Dr . Kiallmark , J . D . j Goodall , P . M . j John Mason , P . M .,

Treas . j J . Taylor , P . M . ; A . Harris , P . M . ; and D . P . Cama ( Hon . Mem . ) . The lodge was then closed , and adjourned till the last Thursday in October . The customary banquet followed . The usual toasts were fluently proposed by the W . M ., and cordially responded to .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James ' Restaurant , Piccadilly , on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Dibley , W . M . ; Brownsword , S . W . ; Haslett , J . W . ; Matthews , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Bayfield , I . G . j Farwi g , Preceptor ; C . Jones , Sec ; Woods , Cater , Shaw , Scheu , Haseldine , Blythe , Street ,

Warwick , Kirk , and Larkin . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o ( the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Woods worked the ist Section . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scheu being candidate . Bro . Farwig worked the 4 th Section , Bro . Cater the 5 th Section , and Bro . Woods the 6 th Section . On rising for the first time , the dues were collected . On rising for the second time , Bro . Brownsword ,

S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the cards relating to the working of the Fifteen Sections in this lodge on the 30 th inst . were given to the brethren to distribute amongst the brethren of other lodges . Bro . Farwig will take the chair , supported by Bros . Woods and Blyth . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Dr . Miller , W . M .,- Poynter , S . W . ; Cole , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Lichtenfeld , Sec ; R . Harnell , sen ., S . D . ; S . Lichtenfeld , J . D . ; Shutt , P . M . ; Eveson , P . M . ; Halliday , P . M . ; Casely , P . M . ; Hall ,

Brendle , O . Newman , H . J . Ahern , H . Manson , W . Austin , H . Hazell , and T . Styles . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Brendle having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bros . Ahern , Austin , and Newman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing was rehearsed by Bro . W . M . Hill , in whose favour the chair was vacated , Bro . Manson acting as candidate . Bro . Mulvey , Preceptor , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . Newman , 23 . 53 , was elected a member of the lodge . The W . M . rose the second time , and the S . W ., Bro . Poynter , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M . ; G . Victor Wood , S . VV . ; E . T . Taylor , J . W . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec ; R . P . Tabb , S . D . ; W . T . Dillon , J . D . ; A . Pozzati , I . G . ; and N . Turner , P . M . 72 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and con finned . The 1 st Section ot the Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Dillon was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed , Bro . Dillon candidate . Ihe VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was closed down . Bro . Tabb was elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . The S . W ., Bro . G . V . Wood , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . All Masomc business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Fox , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; J . Cummings , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec , S . D . ; L . Bryat , P . M ., J . D . ; H . Blackman , I . G . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; T . J obson , G . Webb , and E . Nash .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . Webb having given proof of his proficency , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The

lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , Bro . F . Craggs was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was given to the W . M ., and recorded on the minutes , for his very able services ancl efficient rendering of the ritual for the first time in this lodge of instruction . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hillier , W . M . ; J . Cruttenden , S . W . ; O . W . Battley , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . j J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 , S . D . ; A . Williams , P . M ., S . D .

S 34 ., J . D . ; H . Campbell , I . G . ; Thos . Jobson , Stwd . ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 ; W . J . Mason , W . M . 132 S ; A . Cadbury Jones , W . M . 1441 ; J . Smith , H . Windeatt , and P . A . Dunn , 125 S ( visitors ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cadbury Jones , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair

and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier being candidate . 'J he lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Wetzlar being candidate . The bdge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dunn was elected a member , and Bro . Cruttenden ,

W . M . for the next meeting . A communication from Bro . Read was read . Bro . Campbell thanked the brethren for their sympathy with him on account of his accident , and a vote of sympathy was passed with Bro . John Davies , a much valued member . After " Hearty good wishes , ' * the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Hoggins , W . M . j F . M . Noakes , S . W . j J . Rowe , J . W . j W . Brindley , Preceptorj J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptorj G . Reynolds , Treas . j R . E . Cursons , S . D . ; C . Rotter , J . D .,- Weeks , Tyler j J . B . Grieve , J .

Thrussell , F . W . Buxton , T . C . Seary , W . Walker , E . J . D . Bromley , G . A . Bergholz , and E . C . Mulvey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . T . C Seary having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The Deputy Preceptor worked the

ist Section of the Second Lecture . Thelodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . E . J . D . Bromley offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and having answered the necessary questions , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the

first time , Bro . Henry G . Walker , 1614 , was unanimously elected a member . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the Third Degree . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . R . H . Broom , W . M . j J . Powell , S . W . j J . C . Conway , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptorj W . J . Mason , W . M . 2246 , Sec . j W . R . Hatton , S . D . ; M . J . R . Dundas , J . D . ; J . M . Chapman , I . G . ; E . Rogers ,

P . M ., G . S ., Treas . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . G . S . Surrey ; F . L . Chandler , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; G . Gardner , C . Bye , M . Rosenberg , H . Armfield , and H . H . Burrington . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . Bye being the candidate . Bro . H . H . Burrington having answered the questions

leading to the Second Desjree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . H . H . Burrington being the candidate . The Preceptor worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . J . Powell was unanimously

elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Preceptor proposed a hearty vote of thanks , which was seconded by Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., and carried unanimously , to Bro . R . H . Broom for his able working in the chair for the first time . The W . M . made a very neat little speech in reply . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1-7 * 57 ) .--A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Roberts , W . M . ; P . J . Davies , S . W . ; * . * ¦ * . Hillier , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; H . Wake , S . D . ; C . G . Matt , J . D . j C . Woods ,

LC ; James Sims , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; J . H . Neville , A . J . Turner , E . E . Gellowski , G . Vickery , R . W . Allison , J . B . Cory , James Wakeham , S . Sidders , and G . Swann . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turner acting as candidate . Bro . Cochrane gave the charge at the end

of the ceremony . 'I he 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . A vote of condolence was passed to Bro . John Davies , who is suffering from a severe illness . Bro . Davies , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . James Wakeham was elected a joining member , and the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Woodard , W . M . ; T . Jobson , S . W . j F . Craggs , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; XV . Hillier , S . D . j VV . Jennings , J . D . j J . Arnott , I . G . j R . H . Rogers , P . M . ;

R . Josey , P . M . ; G . Higginson , H . Cotton , L . Cox , and H . D . Gilbert , W . M . 1 S 28 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Cotton having offered himself as a candidate , was examined

and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jobson was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 31 st ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . T . W . Biggs , W . M . ; H . Bright , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec ; W . Pine , S . D . ; W . S . Whiteley , J . D . j J . N . Baxter , I . C ; M . Speigle , P . M . j J . H . Cummings , P . M .,- A . Williams , P . M . j T . Willcox ,

Hillier , Macey , J . Cox , L . Lee , and J . Jobson . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . J . Cox candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . Master invested the officers with

the new collars , which have been subscribed for and presented by several brethren of the lodge . On the usual rising , Bro . H . Bright was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was voted and recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had so kindly presented the lodge with new officers' collars . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C and D . Railway ) , on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Gilbert , 2345 , W . M . j Lyell , Stwd . 2345 , S . W . j Ellson , J . W . j W . W . Westley , P . M ., VV . M . 13 S 1 , S . W . 2345 , Preceptorj Evans , S . D . j Langdon , D . G . 2345 , J . D . j Taylor , I . G . j Hatfield ,

Poole , P . M . j Ryme , Windsor , Livett , R . Steele , Treas , 2345 , S . W . 172 j Cochrane , I . P . M . 3 , W . M . 2345 j J . Mitchell , 2345 j Morris , 2345 J Fox , C Woods , Sec 2345 j Cowland , Balcombe , 2345 ; King , Glover , Harvey , J . D . 2345 j and Beaven , I . G . 2345 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Hatfield as candidate . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , with Bro . Livett as candidate . Hearty sympathy was expressed with Bro . Foikard , and pleasure expressed at the good turn his illness had taken . The lodge was afterwards closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . j VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , H . j P . VV . Biggs , 975 , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , S 62 , S . N . J W . Hillier , __ , P . S . ; I . C .

Tilt , S 62 , and 0 . VV . Battley , 2246 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and , after "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The last night before the summer recess was a great success at this flourishing chapter which was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , M . E . Z . and Preceptor j G . L . Moore , P . Z . 16 9 , H . j J . Hill , J . 1329 , J . j C H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . j G . Powell , P . Z . 11 S 5 , S . N . j T . Grummant ,

P . Z . 1275 , P . S . j Neeld , P . Z . 16 9 J Wicks , P . Z . 1269 : Capt . R . J . Vincent , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1329 , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex j Hodges , Clifford , Beneditti , H . 1275 ; Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; J . N . M . North , 1275 , - Osterstock , A . S . 11 S 5 ; Buckeridge , 16 9 j H . Martin , 1275 ; Bickerstaff , P . Z . ; C . VVilson , S . N . 1369 ; S . Scott Voung , J . 13 S 5 ; and Phillips , P . Z . 1 S 0 .

A conclave of First Principals was formed , and Comp . Hilton rehearsed the ceremony ol installation of the M . E . Z . A conclave of Second Principals was formed , and Comp . Hilton rehearsed the ceremony of installation of H . A conclave of Third Principals was formed , and Coinp . Hilton rehearsed the ceremony of installation of J . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The

ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Addington as candidate . Comp . G . L . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the first Friday in September . On the proposition of Comp . Hill , seconded by Comp . Grummant , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Comp . Hilton , Preceptor , for his arduous and self-denying labours in the past session . A similar vote was accorded Comp . Stone , S . E . On the proposition of Comp . Neeld , P . Z ., it was resolved that the

chapter adjourn till the first Friday in September . Comp . Wicks , S . E . ofthe Industry Chapter of Instruction , heartily greeted the chapter on behalf of the Industry Chapter of Instruction . Comp . Osterstock kindly promised to have the by-laws printed for the chapter . After the chapter was closeel , Comp . North , who is W . M . of the New Cross Lodge , exhibited the drawings he has prepared for the new book— "lnVVisdom , Strength , and Beauty " — which he will shortly publish , and delighted those present with his description of the same .

? The Prince of Wales gave his usual dinner party at Marlborough House on Wednesday—the Derby dayamongst the guests being the Duke of Cambridge , Prince Christian , Bros , the Marquis of Hartington , the Earl of March , the Earl of Hardwicke , Earl Granville , the Earl of Zetland , the Earl of Faversham , Lord Suffield , andothers . The Princess of Wales , the Princesses Victoria and" Maud , and the Duke of Clarence dined at Chelsea House , Cadoganterrace .