Instruction.

CTAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 S ) . —The usual weekly convocation f this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , ^ livrwell . on Friday , the 29 th ult . There were present Comps . S Grummant , P . Z . i 27 S . M . E . Z . ; Moore , H . j W . Brian ! , j . ; I ' I Voisey , P . Z . Treas . ; F . Hiltm , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor ; r'rf' Stone , S . E . ; Woods , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; North , A . S . ; 9 ' A . ; , wton . H . 1275 ; G . Powell , M . E . Z . 118 $ ; W . Eckersall ,

• ttiirche I . Hill , and R . C . Davis . The chap ter having been opened in due form , the minutes were ad and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , r m Eckersall personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the «« t time and Comp . G . Powell , M . E . Z . 11 SJ , was , on the proposeconded uavis

" tion of Comp . Murche , Dy uomp . , unanimously tected a joining member . Corop . Powell thanked the companions fir electing him , and expressed his pleasure in attending the chapter The uues were collected . The M . E . Z . then proposed the motion of which he had given notice , viz .: " That the chapter " noum for two months . " Comp . Briant seconded the proposition ,

nd Comp . Hilton expressed his opinion that , under the circumstances it would be wise to do as was proposed . He , however , St the ' matter entirely in the hands of the companions , who carried it nem . con . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and , on th » proposition of Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , seconded by Camn W . Briant , J ., it was unanimously resolved that Comp . the cnair ot iviiiat tne next

Moore H ., should occupy .. z . meeting , which ' will be held on the first Friday in September . Comp . Moore returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The M E Z . rose for the third time , when Comp . Stone , S . E ., reported the receipt of a letter from the Treasurer of ihe Poore Testimonial Fund acknowledg ing the receipt of the subscription of the chapter towards the same . Nothing more presenting itself for the good of R A Masonry , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th ult . Bro . T . Brakenridge , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by his officers , viz .: Bros . Rev . Jas . Anderson , S . W . ; Geo . Daltymple , as J . W . ; W . J . Tyson , M . O . ; H . Burns , S . O . ; D . Atkinson , J . O . ; G . VV Roll , Reg . and Sec ; J . Casson , S . D . ; j . M .

Ciatke , ] . D . ; L . Taylor , D . C . ; H . D . Cook , Org . ; B . Tavlor , I . G . ; T . Mitchell , Steward ; Thos . Richardson , Tyler ; T . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; R . D . Metcalf , D . Pattinson , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Four candidates were balloted for , accepted , and

advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M ., viz . Bros . Shepherd , Johnston , Blenkinsop , and Farquharson . On the motion of the W . M ., three guineas were unanimously voted on behalf of Bro . Gardiner ' s Stewardship to the Mark Benevolent Fund . With other routine business , the lodge was closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE . — Royal Kent Chapter ( No . S ) . —This chapter was opened , in the unavoidable absence of the M . W . S ., by III . Bro . Hy . Maddison , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., on the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hal ) , Maple-street , assisted by the officers of the chapter . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . A letter of apology was read from 0

111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , be being unable to attend . Bro . Macarthy , a candidate , was perfected by the acting M . W . S . with great care and solemnity . Two join ing brethren were unanimously elected . Business over the chapter was closed , and the brethren assembled in the banqueting hall to partake of an excellent dinner , under

the presidency of the acting M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Hy . Maddison , 30 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to , songs and sentiments being dispersed between , and a truly happy and instructive evening was brought to its close with " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "

BOLTON . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 31 ) . — This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . J . D . Murray , 30 , assisted by his officers , en Saturday , the 30 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Institution-street . III . Bro . N . Clement Beswick Royds , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector-General of the district , and III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , I . G . of the North-Eastern District , were received under an arch of steel and saluted . The

minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Thomas Barton Tong was unanimously elected , and , being in attendance , was perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by the illustrious brethren of the 33 , Bros . Royds and Banister . III . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ° , in most feeling and sympathetic terms , proposed that a letter of condolence should be recorded on the minutes of the chapter , and a

copy sent to the widow of their late dear Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 , P . M . W . S ., and Treasurer , which was seconded by III . Bro , W . Taylor , 30 , P . M . W . S ., and carried unanimousl y , and the Recorder instructed to prepare the same . III . Bro . W . Taylor , 30 , P . M . W . S ., was unanimousl y elected Treasurer . The M . W . S . elect , E . and P . Bro . W . Nichol . was presented by the M . W . S .

' »• Bro . Murray , 30 " , to 111 . Bro . Beswick Royds , 33 ° , JP installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . Koyds with great care and solemnity . The M . W . S . then appointed the following officers : Bros . R . G . Brook , H . prelate ; A . Jeffries , 1 st Gen . ; Swindlehurst , 2 nd Gen . ; J . Barrett , Recorder ; 111 . Bro . Huet , 30 , G . M . ; Bros , t-unliffe , R . ; Harwood , D . ofC . j Edwards , Herald ; Watson , C . of G . ; Nicholson , Org . ; Lathom , Almoner 1

111 n Forrest , Stewards ; and Hickson , O . G . "I . Bro . Beswick Royds , on behalf of the chapter , presented the I . P . M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . J . D . Murray , 30 ° , with « , , / W , W'S- ' s jewel , and placed it on the breast of that brth brotner > who in most suitable terms thanked the him r ? * 0 r tne handsome present and their kindness to wa 1 usiness o £ the chapter having ended the chapter steel ° ' the '"• brethren retired under an arch of

trlu J ? l < rt was held in the dining hall , and was all that Brn N- L desired > trader the presidency of the M . W . S ., to . Nichol , having on his right III . Bros . Charles James offt 33 ° ; W . Taylor , 30 ; S . Kelly , 30 , P . M . W . S . TahB a £ Chapter , Sheffield ; Huet , 30 *; Jeffries , H p r i , £ > ai > d others ; and on his left Bro . Brook , , o ' ° . 'V ' ? -W . Thompson , 31 ; E . W . Edwards , Coth > r K V - Morris , P . M . W . S . ; Rev . R . Hammond The vi I ' ¦ P ° we « > Swindlehurst , Barrett , and others . vice-chair was occupied by the 1 st General . ler Brace the M . W . S . proposed in suitable terms

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

" The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family , " which were duly honoured . The M . W . S . then proposed "The Health of the Supreme Cauncil and their dear old friend Bro . Banister , " who he was so pleased to see in such good health , and

hoped that he might be spared for many , many years to come amongst them . Bro . Banister , in rising to respond , was received most enthusiastically . He first of all thanked them very much for the honour in calling upon him to respond for the Supreme Council , and told the brethren that that august body were always glad to hear of the chapter in the North ,

and that he should report their kindness at head-quarters . He was sorry that their III . Bro . Royds , 33 , Inspector-General of the district , had to leave just after the chapter was closed , orhe would have done greater justice to the toast . With regard to himself , he thanked them most sincerely for their great kindness always to him . He concluded his speech by proposing " Health , Happiness , and Prosperity

to the M . W . S . and the Chapter . " The toast was cordially received . by the brethren , and duly honoured . The M . W . S . returned thanks in a humorous speech , and then proposed " The Health of the Members of the 32 , 31 , and 30 ° . " 111 . Bro . Thompson responded for the members of the

32 and 31 , and 111 . Bro . Taylor for the 30 ° . III . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 , in most suitable terms , and with great feeling , proposed that they should in solemn silence drink to the memory of their departed Bro . G . P . Brockbank .

This was reverentially done , and the same brother proposed also the same mournful honours to the late Emperor Frederick of Germany , who was the head of all Degrees in Freemasonry in that great country . The M . W . S . proposed "The Health of Bro . Tong , " who had been oerfected into their excellent Christian Order

that day . Bro . Tong returned thanks to the M . W . S . and brethren , and expressed himself very much pleased that their late worthy Bro . Brockbank had proposed him as a candidate , and promised that he would attend to the admirable

precepts taught in that beautiful Degree . The M . W . S . proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and said they were always glad to see them amongst them , and he would couple the toast with the name of 111 . Bro . S . Kelly , 30 , P . M . W . S . of Talbot Chapter . This toast was received most cordially , and with the

usual honours . III . Bro . Kelly , in thanking them for their kind hospitality , told the brethren that the Supreme Council were coming to Sheffield on the 20 th inst ., and he should be glad to welcome their M . W . S . at Sheffield , with as many of the brethren as would come with him . Other toasls followed , and a Iruly happy and instructive

evening was spent . - DERBY . —St . Mary's Chapter ( No . 63 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when , notwithstanding the weather , a beautiful display of roses was forthcoming . There were present on the occasion Bros . J . H . Lawson , M . W . S . ; Percy Wallis , P . M . W . S ., Prelate ; 111 . Bros .

Fitz Herbert Wright , 30 , 1 st General ; A . Schofield , 2 nd General ; Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; F . Campion , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W . S . jHall , G . M . ; G . T . Wright , Raphael ; W . Naylor , Herald ; A . Woodiwiss , C . of G . ; W . H . Marsden , Lieut of G . ; and W . Stone , Equerry . Visitor ; Bro . S . G . Gilbert , 1 st General and M . W . S . elect No . 17 .

The chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., the circular read , and the minutes confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Bro . G . Morton Bond , W . M . No . 850 , who was duly elected , and afterwards introduced and perfected S . P . R . C . by the M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bro . F . Campion , 30 , P . M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Fitz Herbert Wright was then presented , and duly installed M . W . S . of the chapter by

the M . W . S ., who then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . Schofield , 1 st General ; W . Silver Hall , 2 nd General ; Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Percy Walks , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; G . T . Wright , G . Marshal ; Abraham Woodiwiss , Raphael ; Col . John Evans , Herald ; W . H . Marsden , Org ., C of G . ; and W . Naylor and J . E . Harrison , Lt . of G . ; III . Bro . W . L . Ball , 30 ° , . D . C ;

and Bro . W . Stone , Equerry ; after which the 3 rd point was taken , and the chapter closed by 111 . Bro . Campion , P . M . W . S ., 30 ; and the brethren abjourned to a splendid banquet at the Bell Hotel , supplied in Bro . Rayner's wellknown style . The toasts of " Her Majesty the Queen , " " The Supreme Council , " "The M . W . S ., " and "The Candidate" were

duly proposed and honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was passed . Many apologies were received , noticeable among which were those of 111 . Bros . H . D . Sandeman , 33 , and C . Fendelow , 33 ° ; both Hon Members of the chapter , and also of 111 . Bro . Charles F . Matier , 32 ° , and Col . John Evans .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . 11 ) . —The annual installation of this council was held on Monday , the nth ult . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . G . D ., W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by his officers . The minutes of the former council were read and confirmed , and Bros . E . B . Penrice , J . Paterson , and R . Brown were admitted to the Degree of High Priest in a most impressive

manner , assisted by Bros . P . de E . Collin , P . M ., P . G . W ., and J . Nicholson , P . M . Bro . G . Dalrymple , W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Col . Sewell to Bro . Collin to receive the benefit of installation , and invested the following as his officers , viz .: Bros . Jas . Gardiner , S . W . ; J . Clifton Thompson , J . W . ; P . de E . Collin , P . M ., Treas . ; E . B . Penrice , Sec ; J . Paterson , S . D . ; Thos . Mandle , J . D . ; Jos . Eden , D . C ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Kendall ,

I . G . ; R . Brown , Stwd . ; and J . Messenger , Tyler . Bro . J . Hodgson and others were present . On the motion of Bro . Col . Sewell , supported by Bros . Nicholson and Collin , it was unanimously resolved that the council support Bro . Gardiner ' s Stewardship to the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund . With other formal business the council was closed , and the brethren subsequently partook of refreshments .

Egypt.

Egypt .

ALEXANDRIA . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 1157 ) . —This lodge held a special meeting on i ' uesday , the 19 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Okella Ralib Pascha , for the purpose of expressing their feelings of condolence and sympathy with German Masons in their recent extraordinary loss , viz ., the death of Emperor Frederick III ., Protector of Freemasonry in Germany . Masons of all

nations who were in friendly relations with the Grand Lodge of England had been invited , and a good number were in attendance , most of the lodges of Alexandria being represented . The lodge-room was draped in accordance with Italian custom . Bro . P . Towrest , W . M ., presded , supported by Bros . G . F . Hathaway , l . P . M . ; E . Anselm , S . W . and Treas . ; W . Getty , J . W . ;] F .

Wakefield , S . D . ; G . Sibbit , J . D . ; Rothacker , I . G . ; T . Bent , Sec . ; and Macey , D . C . The summons calling the meeting having been read , the W . M . rose and said : Brethren . it has been the will of the G . A O . T . U . to call to the Grand Lodge above a great Mason , of the merits of that Mason I need not speak , for all here present are as well acquainted with them as I am myself , I therefore , without further preamblebring the

, following motion before the lodge : Brethren , be it therefore resolved— "That this lodge expresses its sorrow for thegreat loss which the Craft in general and our German brethren in particular have suffered by the death of Brother his Majesty the Emperor Frederick III ., and that this resolution passed in special lodge assembled for the purpose be

communicated through Bro . Schinsinger to his lodge in Germany . " The motion hvaing been seconded by Bro . W . B . Anselm , S . W ., and supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . Hathaway , was carried unanimously , followed by the silent honours due to the exalted rank of that departed brother .

The W . M . addressing Bro . Schinsinger , of the German Consulate , Alexandria , said : My brother , this is the second time within a very short period that we have had to condole with you ; we must say that Masonry in general , and the Craft in Germany in particular , has had a sore loss . There is , however , this satisfaction that our Royal brother who has gone to his rest in Grand Lodge above has not

left an enemy behind ; he has been a noble prince , an upright man , a good and true Mason . My brother , we ask you to tell your lodge what you have seen to-night , that we English Masons here in this country far from the land of our birth meet you and with us brethren who owe their allegiance to other countries to express our sorrow for the loss you have sustained . vVe want our brethren in

Germany to know that with us the Masonic bond knows no country , no creed ; that we in this cosmopolitan land , where so many petty jealousies exist , meet on one common ground , where we torget that we belong to different races and nations . In brief , he who has been called away to the Grand Lodge above has been your Sovereign . There is no doubt had it pleased T . G . A . O . T . U . to spare him longer

he would have realised to your country as much honour and glory as his forefathers have done before him . He also in a certain sense belonged to us , first as a Mason , and second as the Consort of England ' s eldest daughter , who we as Masons true and loyal must and dare not forget . Bro . Schinsinger replied thanking the lodge for its expression of condolence and sympathy , and said none

could estimate the value of these acts of kindness , and nothing would tend more toward cementing the bonds of brotherhood by which our two great countries were bound together . He should not fail to communicate at once to his Grand Lodge the admirable sentiments expressed in

the resolution and address . Representatives from the various lodges took part in the meeting and expressed the feeling of sympathy evinced by the brethren of their lodges . ' Nothing more appearing the lodge was closed and the brethren separated .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM PHELPS . The funeral of the late Bro . Wm . Phelps , lace manufacturer , of Nottingham , who died somewhat suddenly the previous Saturday afternoon at his residence , Carisbrooke House , the Park , took place on the 26 th ult ., in the General Cemetery . There being a large gathering of the 1 rovincial Grand Lodge Officers , Present and Past , and

also of the members of his own lodge , the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1909 , of which he was the much respected Ireasurer . Bro . W . Phelps was initiated in 1873 in the Annesley Lodge , No . 1435 , and was W . M . in 1879 . He was one of the founders , in 18 S 1 , of the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1909 , and was Treasurer of the lodge until elected W . M . in 1884 , after which he again returned to his old office of Treasurer . He was one of the promoters of the

Cornarvon Chapter , No . 1909 , in 1 S 86 " , of which he held the office of H . at the time of his death . He was appointed by the Prov . Grand Master , the Duke of St . Albans , to the post of Pro . Grand Registrar in December , 1 SS 4 . He took a very active and personal interest in the three < reat Masonic Charities , the B 6 ys' and the Girls' Schools ^ and Benevolent Institution , having acted as Steward at their festivals , and was a Life Governor of each .

It is understood that the sum which is to be handed over to St . Catherine ' s Hospital , Westminster , by command of the Queen , being the surplus of the Women ' s Jubilee offering , amounts to £ 70 , 000 . The Prince of Wales presided at a meeting at Marlborough House , on Monday , of the organising Committee of the Imperial Institute , Bros . Lord Herschell , the Earl of Fife , the Lord Mayor , and Sir Frederick Leighton , with Bro . Sir Frederick Abel , Organising Secretary , and

bro . bir isomers Vine , Assistant Secretary . This was the hrst meeting held since the grant by the Oueen of the Charter of Incorporation , and , therefore , there was plenty of business to transact . From a report submitted by the Organising Secretary it appeared that , exclusive of the subscription from India , the funds available amounted to £ 310 , 000 , and it was also stated that the foundations of the main buildings were completed in May last at a cost of

Aoooo . Un the motion of Bro . Lord Herschell , a vote of thanks was unanimousl y passed to his Royal Highness for the zeal and energy displayed by him in connection with the Institute ;