Instruction.

RANEFAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the . -n . 1 * ' at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Jf c , nt Bros . P . Burton , P . M ., W . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; A Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; 1 ' Ford ' P . M .. I- - * Coplestone , I . G . ; J . Rice , and H . Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last ting were read and confirmed . Bro . Rice offering himself as a ndidate ( or passing , wa « examin * d and entrusted . The lodge . „„»„«! In the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro .

a re : candidate . Bro . Colton offering himself as a candidate for * intr was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in Ih '" Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Cotton candi-Me The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . Kcfor the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Rice was w-ted a member of the lodge . Bro . R . H . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge vvas closed .

FBURY LODGE ( No . 1384 ) . —A meeting was held at the Avhound . Streatham , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., when there « e ? e present Bros . Wimpol , W . M . ; Hobbs , S . W . ; Bull , J . W . ; Warren , Stevens , Bevan , Harden , and Trussler . I odge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro Trussler acting as candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degreeard the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro .

, Trussler acting as candidate . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , md Bros . Trussler , 720 , and Thomson , 1297 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Hobbs was unanimously elected \ V M . for the ensuing week . It was proposed and carried unanimously that Bro . Warren be paid the sum of _ js „ being the expenses incurred in removing the lodge furniture from the Heathlield Club to the Greyhound . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 J 40 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the - ( th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Boro' when there were present Bros . W . Steele , W . M . ; A . Austin , SW . ; j . Hattersley , J . VV . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; H . J . Chapman , LD . ; W . W . Block , I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred , Williams , Hon . Sec . ; W . Roots , and C . R . Williams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . R . Williams rehearsed tbe investiture of officers . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . Lodg ' e called off . Ballot then took place for two JB & Js . inthe Charitable Association . Lodge called on . The ist and 2 nd Sections were worked by Bros . W . VV . Block and W . Roots respectively . The W . M . rose for the first

time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . Wingha-n , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the ofiicers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 S 14 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 31 st ult . Present : Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . j W . Brindley , S . W . ; J . Woodward , J . W . ; W . Proud , foot , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden . J . D . ; T . C . Seary , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyltr ; F . M . Noakes , E . D . F , Rymer , J . Laurence , A . Scott ,

E . Nice , A . E . Gladwell , | . Skinner , E . Morrison , H . C . Chevalier , VV . Hancock , G . S . Russell , W . Baker , A . W . Smith , E . Willcox , A . Clark , F . Kedge , R . Kirk , ] . Rowe , V . Smith , R . E . Cursons , and W . R . Warburton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist , and Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the First

Lecture . Bro . E . Nice having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge closed down . On rising for the lirst time , Bro . A . Scott , IIJ 8 , was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . W . Brindley , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing

week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed that Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , work the ceremony ol installation on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., that being the last time he would act as Preceptor to the lodge—seconded by Bro . VV . Brindley , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . VV . C . VVilliams , W . M . ; Keene , S . W . ; Cochrane , J . VV . ; R . H . Williams , Treas . ; Hubbard , wc . ; Dresden , S . D . ; Danby , J . D . ; Wilton , I . G . ; Read , P . M . ; rooting , Morrow , and Larkin . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

mteting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the . V « mA Degree , and Bro . Larkin having answered the questions ad ' ? , 9 Third Degree , he was entrusted . Lodge was opened "i the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , ' . oilge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . Lod ^ e was resumed to the First uegree , and Bro . Keene was elected W . M . for next meeting , and we ollicers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

Th ,, ^ AT 0 , LODGE ( No . 179 O .-A meeting was held on n » rS V . * 3 Ist ult " at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-M ™ o ffi herd s Bush > w - Present : Bros . L . Cox , W . M . ; John-Sf- W * - ,- * Craggs , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . VVhM ' , r ; * V "* A * "igginson , S . D stanl , D PM V , * 7 Cavers , Stwd . ; John Davies , Preceptor ) Sims PM ' . W'J ;™* ' Purdue , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Burton vis tor ) * Rldgle >' ' Vandyke , C . R . Cross , Sansom , and West

and rn K ge was ° ened '" due fo : m , and the minutes were read Rid . i .. ? " •*? .. ¦ The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . worki 7 i , r , dldate - The 2 nU and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were 860 wL , * ,- ** Davie 3 > assisted by the brethren . Bro , F . West , Ws electa l " vv M i ° milS m T ° . ' i " ^* Bro . Johnston Passed : tn th ^ h f ? u - e next ™ et { n S- A ™ ° * 'hanks was fat ft , ? " j W-M- for his ab ' . e working of the duties of the chair closed " * s ! odge of instruction . and the lodge was

''« M ' on d = l H OS ? u , ODGE ** * 189 O .-N 0 meeting was held ""Eularlv * , 4 J"ne ' as many ot the members who attend With thl r . g aSed ln other important pursuits in connection **** w 11 h ., 5 ' ! i ut ! t is h ° P ed that on Monday , the nth inst ., tapis whit muster to arrange several matters now on thc * > which cannot well be further postponed . lll « Windil-3 Jr ° . PGE ( No- so" ) . —A meeting was held at " e and iS !! n stIe Hott 1 * - King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , W . cI . Coat ^ "V gf 03 -J * - Wood , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . w ! D ' S . US V n " " A * ? 11 " 8 ' actin fi P" <*<* ptor , * A . Williams , Sec . ; , nd Stroud ' PM * Arlld ee , I . G . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ;

itt £ _? opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the Second anrf TIT ? , read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Bro -A . Wiii * Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . ex arniMj "''? offering himself as a candidate for raising , was Se 'he «„„ entrusted . Lod ge was opened in the Third Degree , ie * W M 1 " 0 " )* < " raising rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams candidate , i , ? ' W . M Vn ? . S ? 1 ** rst time > and th <* d"es were collected . ; y * - turner „ ? e second time - and Bro - - Craggs was elected ** the loiw hnlV s ' B f , * Cra £ gs save notice of a proposition Wishes , " the iJ J ° e'l for two months , After " Hearty good "ie lodge was closed .

Instruction.

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . aojo ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Dottrell , W . M . ; Shaw , S . W . ; Holland , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec . ; Coleman , P . M ., S . D . ; Stutfield , J . D . ; Rymer , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; and Edwards . The lodge v .-as opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the visual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Shaw was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Grover , VV . M . ; Russell , S . VV . ; Poole , J . W . ; Esling , S . D . ; Folkard , J . D . ; Winny , I . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; S . West , VV . Smith , Cowland , Chapman , Reed , Newton , and Stokes . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The and and 3 rd Sections of thc Lecture were worked by Bros . Westley and Andrews respectively ,

assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W ,. M ., with Bro . Reed as candidate . The 4 th Section of tlie Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . W . Smith , 1743 , was elected a joining member . Bro , Smith suitably returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Russell was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Russell returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

BROADSTAIRS—LEWISES LODGE ( No . 1209 ) . —To celebrate the closing of this lodge of instruction for the summer season , a banquet was given on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Castle Hotel . The chair was taken by Bro . W . A . Valon , C . E ., VV . M 1309 ; supported by Bros . W . H . Marcoolyn , I . P . M . 1209 ; R . Morley , I . P . M . 429 ; VV . Jones Lane , I . P . M . 127 ; Chexfield , P . Z ., P . M . 137 ; I . Fenwick , P . Z ., P . M . 1309 ; ] . O . Eve , P . Z . Tbanet Chapter , P . M . 429 and 1209 ; J . Fowler , P . Z ., P . M . ; and others .

The vice-chair was occupied in the earlier part cf the evening by Ero . S . R . VVilson , Secretary 1209 , and was afterwards taken by Bro . M . H , Gill , S . W . 1309 . * There were also present Bros . H . G . West , C . j . Elliott , P . Page , E . Welton , A . H . Lanfear , S . J . Penney , F . Newton , W . V . Davy , S . Philpott , and H . Miller . The usual Masonic toasts having beer , duly honoured , " The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., and acknowledged in suitable terms .

The W . M . then proposed "The Lodge of Instruction , " and , in in the course of his remarks , said he was glad that during the winter months the lodge had been fairly attended , but there was room for considerable improvement , especially among the officers , whom he sincerely hoped when the lodge re-opened would make it a duty and privilege to attend—a duty in order that they might make ' themselves conversant with the beautiful ritual and ceremonial of Freemasonry , and a privilege that they were able to

meet together at frequent intervals with brethren with whom they could freely intercha ge thoughts and opinions , and so feel after their meetings that they had gained fresh strength to carry out their everyday engagements . Important , however , as these matters were , there was one still more important , for , after all , the ceremony was only the shell in which the kernel of Freemasonry was contained . It was not sufficient to practise in the lodge only ; the tenets of Freemasonry should be practised by members out of the

lodge . If this was not so the shell was empty , hollow , meaningless , and useless . Let them always remember it was a great honour to belong to the Order , and they should always conduct themselves in such a way before the world that they might be able to lift their heads with pride whenever they heard the remark made that certain men were Masons . The W . M . then spoke in high terms of the services rendered by Bro . J . O . Eve as Preceptor , and congratulated

the lodge on his re-election for another year . "The Health of the Secretary , Bro . VV . V . Davy , " "The Visitors , " and " The Officers of the Lodge" were responded to by Bros . Davy , Fowler , and Gill , and this brought a very pleasant evening to a close , music and songs having been freely distributed between the various toasts and speeches . Dnring the evening a draw for a Life Subscribership to one of the Masonic Institutions was secured by Bro . A . H . Lanfear .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

INSTRUCTION . HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Porchestei Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : Comps . W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 975 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , 733 , H . ; J . Davies , 733 , J . ; J . T . Mickelburg , P . Z . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , 1 st A . S . 863 , S . E . ; E . Child , P . Z . 538 , S . N . ; M . Speigel , 834 , P . S . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , ist A . S . ; G . N . Watts , Z . 1196 ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; W . E . Jameson , 176 ; li , Stapletonhurston , j . Smith , 890 ; J . Head , and others .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of ihe last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dehane being the candidate . In consideration of the admirable working of Cump . Chalfont he was re-elected M . E . Z . forthe ensuing two weeks . A cordial \ ote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was unanimously passed to Comp . March for his alteration of the stones . Several highly esteemed companions have signified their intention of attending the next convocation , when an interesting ceremony will take place . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly convocation of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , on Fiiday , the ist inst . There were present Comps . Moore . M . E . Z . ; Neeld . H . ; Briant , J ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; C . Woods , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Latham , Hill , and Addington . The chapter having been opened in due form , the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Como . I . Shellard Latham personating candidate . The M . E . Z .

rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and L ' omp . Nee : d , H ., was unanimously elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Comp . Neeld stated that it gave him great pleasure to do anything for the good of the chapter , and appointed his officers in rotation . The . M . E . Z . rose forthe third time , and Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , announced that as soon as possible he should arrange to regularly rehearse the ceremony of installation of Principals , as well as working the U . A . Sections . Nothing more presenting itself for the good of R . A , Masonry , the chapter was closed .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTH . AUSTIN . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Highbury-hill , the wife of E . W . Austin , of a daughter . MARRIAGE . RENNIE—KENNING . —On the ist inst ., at Upper Norwood Chapel , by Rev . S . A . Tipple , Charles Robert , of Griqualand East , South Africa , son of the late J . P . Rennie , of Dee Mount , Aberdeen , to Elsie , second daughter of Bro , George Kenning , Upper Sydenham .

Consecration Of The Powell Lodge, No. 2257.

CONSECRATION OF THE POWELL LODGE , No . 2257 .

The following Oration was delivered at the consecration of . the above lodge at Bristol , on the 28 th ult ., by the Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . the Rev . J . H . Wilkinson : — I suppose that Benevolence , Charity , Hospitality , Loyalty , Morality , and Philanthropy may be regarded as the main watchwords of our Order . They are words

often heard among us . And I think we may fairly claim that they are not mere empty sounds , but that they represent grand principles of action , which the Craft endeavours more and more faithfully each year to carry out . Without flattery or undue exaltation of our own virtues we may point with pride to the performances of the past and to the energies of the present . Thousands of boys and girls owe to us ,

under God , the blessings of sound , useful , and religious education , whereby they are trained to become honourable and industrious citizens of their country . Thousands of men and women , worn with toil , and care , and poverty , whose lives have been saddened by the suffering which , in one form or another , comes to nearly all of us in our time , have received solace and relief at our hands in the evening

of their days . VVe stand together shoulder to shoulder , ever ready to help one another , never refusing the hand of sympathy to a distressed and deserving brother—never checking or stinting the flowing fountain of benevolence—feel . ng it not only a Masonic duty , but a precious privilege , to fulfil the beneficent purposes of our Order . Outside the limits of our

brotherhood , too , it is our delight , our increasing delight , to participate—in our corporate capacity—in schemes nobly devised for the good of our fellows . There is scarcely any limit to the variety of objects to which we are ready and glad to lend our support , and so we are found assisting now at the erection of temples to the glory of the G . A . O . T . U ., now at the opening of hospitals for the relief of the sick

and disabled , now at the establishment of lifeboats , and novv , again , at the setting up of statues , whereby the examples of noble and virtuous men and women may be held up for the imitation of future ages . In short , we are eager , by our presence and co-operation , to emphasise our approval of all that conduces to the welfare of mankind . And all this is as it should be . Our position is one fraught

with peculiar advantages for dealing with the manitold topics that concern our common humanity , for , as Masons , we have no political , dogmatic , or other bias . VVe have no suspicions of one another ' s motives . We should , as you know ' well , deeply resent and disallow the obtrusion among ourselves of any brother ' s private prejudices or personal crotchets ; and , composed as we are of men of nearly

all creeds and opinions , we necessarily Iedrn to take a wide and philanthropic view of questions , and to consider the claims submitted to us on their sheer merits . Thus it is that vve have been able to achieve results of no mean oider ; so that if Freemasonry were to die to-day we could j ustifiably inscribe on her tombstone Wren ' s famous epitaph — " Si monumentum quceris , circumspice . " But , brethren

there is another aspect of Masonry to which I think I may not inappropriately invite your attention on this occasion . Hitherto , 1 have spoken of Masons as a body of men . May we not dwell for a few moments on the influence that Masonry should exercise on the individual . ' This is a practical and utilitarian age , it is an age of personal scrutiny ; and I am convinced that

the power for good , possessed by our Order , is increased in pioportion as it car be shown that not only is the main body sound , but that the atoms and individuals composing it witt bear looking into . Let all men know that if we are Masons we are sure to act upon certain lines of conduct , those lines being laid down for us here . Of course I do not mean to suggest that we are to lay aside in the outer

world all personal bias and individual proclivities . I could not mean that . I cordially detest a flabby and invertebrate character that has not the courage of its convictions . But let us import into public and private life the principles inculcated ; let there be strict integrity , chivalrous honour , sound morality , and a love of fair play . When we argue debatable questions , ! et us give due weight to our opponents '

views , when we fight , as 1 trust we shall be ready to do , let there be ( if you will pardon the expression ) no " hitting below the belt , " and no bad blood afterwards . Depend upon it , individual character will carry not less weight , but more weight in the years that lie before us , when social problems of trightlul magnitude may have to be faced and solved . May our brethren ever be found to be

public spirited , generous , and true , jealous for the honour of their country and for the purity of their homes ; anxious to deserve the tongue of good report , not for the sake of mere human praise , but for the honour of the Craft , and the glory of our great Master . Brethren , I have been led to dwell thus on the indiv idual aspect of Masonry irom the fact that we are met here to consecrate

a lodge that is to bear the name—the honoured and much loved name—of an individual . It would be distasteful to him , and beyond my present province , if 1 were to launch out into praise of that individual brother . But I maybe pardoned if 1 express my conviction that the founders of

the new lodge could not have inscribed on their banner a name better calculated to inspire them with the truest principles of the Craft . May the blessing of the most high God rest upon the venerable possessor of that name , and upon the lodge which to-day takes the responsibility of assuming it !

Opening Of A Masonic Temple At Plumstead.

OPENING OF A MASONIC TEMPLE AT PLUMSTEAD .

One of the most imposing gatherings of the Masons of Kent—especially of the western division of the provincetook place on Thursday , thesist ult ., at Plumstead , to assist at or witness the laying of the memorial stone of Ihe new Masonic Temple at Plumstead by Earl Amherst , Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Kent . The building , although incomplete , is sufficiently far advanced for all the practical purposes of Masonry , the Pattison Lodge , one of

the strongest andmost influential lodges in the province , with and from which the temple originated , holding their first meeting there on the 7 th inst . The principal entrance is 10 feet wide , under a noble arch , supported by pillars , with the entablature in the purest Grecian style , modelled on the lines of an Athenian temple . It has two great halls —the greater , or upper , one being 30 feet in height , 7 0 feet in length , by 40 in width . The lower hall is 19 feet high , 60 feet long , and the same breadth as the upper hall . The