Instruction.

. 1 . E . Sheffield , S . E .: T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; and VV . Radclille I ' . S . Thc ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pinder acting as candidate . This chapter of improvement continues to hold the meetings throughout the year . Any R . A . Mason wishing to qualify himself tor any ollice will he alile to gain that instruction under thc able Prccep ' torship of Comp . T . C . Edmonds .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CARLISLE . —Cumberland Lodge ( No . 6 ) . — The installation of Worshipful Master of this lodge for the current year took place in the lodge room , Freemasons ' Hall , Castle-street , on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., and , in presence of a good gathering of the brethren , Bro . R . L . Court was duly installed VVorshipful Master for the year . The ceremonv of installation was performed in a

highly complimentary manner by Bro . J . C . Mason , I . P . M . After the ceremony the Worshipful Master invested his officers as follows : Bros . Sergeant-Major Bunyan , P . G . S . B ., S . VV . ; Henry Court , J . W . j Quartermaster-Sergeant Wright , M . O . ; John Bewley , S . O . ; T . Ormiston ,

J . O ; C . J . Nanson , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; VV . Court , P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; Sergeant-Major S . Locker , R . of M . ; J . Lowthian , S . D . ; J . Graham , J . D . j T . L . Thorpe , I . G . ; and T . M . Compton , I . P . M . After the installation ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Mitre Hotel .

TRURO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 7 8 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , on Tuesday , the ist inst ., the W . M . elect , Bro . W . B . Morriss , was installed in the Master's chair by Bro . Charles Trevithick . The VV . M . appointed and installed as his officers for the ensuinir vear , Bros .

Trevithick , I . P . M . ; T . C . Mack , S . W . ; W . Simmons , J . W . ; J . Tonkin , M . O . ; S . Toop , S . O . ; J . Greenway , j . O . ; W . J . Johns , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , Treas . ; J . C . R . Crewes , P . M ., Prov . G . I . W ., Sec ; J . W . Highroan , Reg . ; J . Harris , S . D . ; H . J . Whittcy , J . D . ; W . Allen , D . C . ; E . Heard , I . G . ; and John Langdon , Tyler .

CARLISLE . —Cumberland Lodge ( No . 60 ) . — The annual meeting for installing the VV . M . of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., when Bro . R . L . Court , VV . M . elect , was duly installed for the ensuing year by Bro . J . C . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., and invested the following as his officers : Bros . T . M . Compton , I . P . M . ; Sergeant-Major Bunyan , P . G . Swd . Br ., S . W . ; H . Court , J . W . j Sergeant Wright , M . O . ; J . Bewley , S . O . j T .

Ormiston , J . O . ; VV . Court , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; Sergeant-Major S . Lockyer , R . of M . j Chas . J . Nanson , Sec . ; J . Lowthian , S . D . ; J . Graham , J . D . ; and T . L . Thorpe , I . G . With a vote of thanks to Bro . Mason , Installing Master , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Crown and Mitre Hotel , where a collation awaited them , and a very agreeable evening spent .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This influential and distinguished conclave , acting by immemorial constitution , met at the Masonic Rooms , 16 a , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 7 th inst . Among those present we noticed Sir Knts . T . C . Walls , M . P . S . ; G . Mickley , V . E ., M . P . S . elect ; G . Powell , P . M . P . S ., acting S . G . ; Heard , acting J . G . ; T . Cubitt , G . J . G ., Treas . ; John Mason , G . H . C ., Recorder ; H . J . Lardner , H . P . ; VV . LakeH . Shirley ,

, P . M . W . S . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M . W . S . ; Marsh , P . M . W . S . ( Hon . Member ); Codd , H . Harris , E . A . Harris , VV . Harris , J . Harris , and others . The minutes of tiie previous conclave having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . E . C . Rogers , P . M . S 03 , and it proving to be unanimous he was installed a knight of the Order by the M . P . S . The long and interesting historical oration connected with the Degree

was then ably delivered by Sir Knt . H . J . Lardner , H . P . Sir Knt . H . Shirley then presented Sir Knt . G . Mickley to the M . P . S ., who proceeded to install him in the chair . The only oflicers invested were Sir Knts . T . Cubitt , Treas ., and J . Mason , Recorder . The other appointments stand over in consequence of the resignation of office bv the V . E .

elect . A Past Sovereign's jewel was presented to Sir Knt . T . C . Walls for his services during the past year . Letters § leading inability to attend were read from Sir Knts . Col . ir F . Burdett , Bart ., G . S ., George Kenning , E . H . Thiellay , and others . The conclave was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to thc banquet . The customary toasts followed .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee held their stated monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Saturday last , the 5 th inst . Uro . Raynham VV . Stewart , V . P . and Trustee , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and among those present were Bros . A . F . Godson , VV . Paas , S . Richardson , T . Hastings

Miller , John A . Powell , S . J . Parkhouse , Geo . Cooper , J . Faulkner , C . E . Soppet , C . H . Webb , A . E . Gladwell , H . Webl < , VV . H . Saunders . J . S . Cumberland , J . Imbert-Terry , J . L . Mather , Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . H . Perryman , F . Adlard . Joyce Murray , C . F . Hogard , R . Morris , LL . D . ; A . Williams , Thos . Griffiths . C . Belton , T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; G . Motion , VV . Maple , R . Eve , and

F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , Bros . E . Bowyer , T . Hastings Miller , A . E . Gladwell , and C . H . Webb were appointed Scrutineers for the election of nine out of a list of ten brethren nominated in May last to serve on the Finance and Audit Committee , the result of such ballot being furnished below .

•The House Committee of last year were re-elected ? u bloc to serve for the current year . Four petitions were carefully considered , and the names of the boys ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for the election in October next . Grants of £ 5 each were made to three ex-pupils , but the memorial of a youth formerly educated in the School , and now out of employment , and seeking assistance , was ordered to lie on the table , as

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

not coming within the scop e of the purposes of the Institution . Votes of thanks to the Scrutineers of the ballot , and to the Chairman for presiding , brought the proceedings to a close .

The following constitute the new Audit Committee , viz . : Bros . G . P . Gillard , T . Cubitt , H . S . Goodall , George Cooper , C . F . Hogard , C . E . Soppet , W . Maple , Stephen Richardson , and Thomas Griffiths .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The regular monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of this Institution was held at Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br ., occupied the chair , and there was about the usual number of members present .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Warden ' s report for the past month was read and approved . The petitions of seven old people —five men and two widows—were carefully considered , with the result that the names of the petitioners were ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for election

in May , 1 SS 7 . The members of the House and Audit Committees were re-elected for the current year , and with a vote of thanks to Bro . Bowyer for presiding the Committee separated . It may be mentioned here that the customary visit of the Festival Stewards' to the Institution at Croydon was arranged to take place on Thursday .

Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.

MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .

A very numerously attended meeting of the General Committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , under the Chairmanship ol Bro . R . Robinson , P . P . G . Registrar , one of the Vice-Presidents of the Charity .

The longest list on record , embracing no fewer than 22 candidates , had to be considered , the applications for the benefits of the Institution comprising cases from Liverpool , Furness , Trafford , Ellesmere ( Chorley ) , Lancaster , and Blackpool . The cases of the whole of the candidates were favourably entertained , and as a result of the Committee ' s decisions a sum of about £ 220 was added to the annual expenditure of the " West Lancashire . "

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF KENT .

The preparatory meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent was held on Friday afternoon , the 4 th inst ., in the Old Corn Exchange , Rochester , under the presidency of Earl Amherst , the Provincial Grand Master . There was a large attendance . It was fully arranged that the Provincial Grand Lodge shall meet at Folkestone in July . Sums

amounting together to a total of about £ 300 were voted for the Masonic School for Boys , the Masonic School for Girls , and other Charitable Institutions of the Order . Among those present were Bros . J . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; Horatio Ward , P . G . J . W . ; K . Thorpe , P . G . Treas . ; A . Spencer , P . G . Sec ; H . Black , P . G . A . D . of C . ; S . Varren , P . M ., P . G . A . P . ; T . Wyles , P . P . G . J . D . j T . Watson , P . P . G . J . D . ; Humphrey VVood , P . G . S . W . ;

D . W . Langton , W . M . 1063 , P . M . j G . Frend ; F . Hughes-Hallett , P . G . R . ; Spurrier , P . G . J . W . ; J . Funnel ! , W . M . 20 J F . Nicholls , VV . M . 1050 ; J . P . Griffin , P . P . G . A . D . C ; F . Abbott , P . M . ; VV . Watson , P . M . ; and others . At the close of the business the brethren banqueted together at the Bull Hotel , the host of which celebrated establishment , Mr . Lawrence , catered with experienced skill .

Annual Dinner Of The Wanderers Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE WANDERERS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The annual dinner of the Wanderers Lodge of Instruction , No . 1604 , and the presentation of a testimonial to its Secretary , was held at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W ., at 7 . 30 p . m ., on VVednesday , the ind inst .

The chair was taken by the Preceptor , Bro . F . J . Wray , P . M . 1604 , 1257 , P . Z . 1604 , and he was supported by Bro . H . Folson , W . M . of the mother lodge ; Bros . G . Boulton , P . M . ; VV . Brindley , P . M . ; J . Gibson , P . M . ; C . White , P . M . 299 ; C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 ; P . Coughlan , W . M . 144 ; T . Bull , P . M . ; C . Gofiin , P . AI . ; W . Coleman , S . VV . 1 C 04 ; W . Swings , C . Pugh , T . Bowen , VV .

Taylor , C . Clarkson , A . Hayes , VV . Holmes , Holland , VV . Goode , W . Taylor , South , J . Taylor , and many others . On the cloth being removed the CHAIRMAN proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , together with the toast of "The Mother Lodge , " which was responded to in a very effective speech by Bro . H . FOLSON , the respected W . M ., who then proposed "The Wanderers Lodge of

Instruction , " coupling with it the name of the Preceptor , Bro . F . J . Wray , P . M ., the Chairman of the evening , whose services to the lodge during the five years of its existence had brought it to and maintained it in a high state of efficiency . Bro . WRAY then rose and said : Worshipful Master of the mother lodge , I beg to thank you very much on behalf

of this lodge of instruction for the very kind remarks you have made as to jts general usefulness in promulgating a knowledge of our beautiful ceremonies , and also the eulogy you have been pleased to pass on my humble services , which , I need not say , have been rendered by me for the purest love of Freemasonry and its principles . If those services have met with approval , I am sure I am amply repaid by the very hearty response of the brethren

gathered round me , and I desire to assure them that as long as I am able I will continue to be at my post each successive VVednesday evening to carry on the work I have undertaken and performed for the past five years . A Charitable Association is attached to this lodge of instruction , and since its formation a considerable sum has been paid into the three Masonic Charities through its agency , and it is still actively engaged in carryingon this good work . Now , in order toconducttheselargeandimportantcon-

Annual Dinner Of The Wanderers Lodge Of Instruction.

cerns , it is necessary that some large-hearted and devoted brother should volunteer his services , and by painstaking and self-denying labour bring them to a successful issue . I allude to the necessity of a lodge of instruction procuring the services of an able and efficient Secretary , a brother who will not only devote his time once a week at the meetings of the lodge , but one who will lose no opportunity of furthering its interests at all times , whether in or

out of lodge , without hope of reward beyond the gratifying testimony of a clear conscience . Now , brethren , I am sure you will agree with me that in Bro . George Musson ( a highly respected member of the mother lodge ) we have secured such a brother and such a Secretary . He has been indefatigable in his exertions in securing the success of this lodge , and particularly of thc Charitable Association . He has ingratiated himself with

every member of the lodge , and has largely practised the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart , by subscribing liberally to the Masonic Charities , thereby pioving that practice and precept with him go hand in hand . After five years of such service the members of the lodge have come to the determination to present Bro . Musson with a mark of their extreme regard and of their appreciation of his pre-eminent services . And personally

thanking the brethren for the very liberal and hearty response they made to the circular addressed to them on the subject , I beg in their name and with their unanimous approval , to present you , Bro . Musson , with this chronograph , which it is my earnest hope you may long be spared by the G . A . O . T . U . to wear in remembrance of the many happy hours you have spent with the members . And in conclusion , I beg you also , on behalf of the lodge , to accept

as Mrs . Musson s proxy , this locket , and convey to her the " Hearty good wishes " of the members of the Wanderers Lodge of Instruction . Brethren , I ask you to be upstanding and drink " The Health of our esteemed Secretary , Bro . Musson . " Bro . GEORGE MUSSON responded , and said : Bro . Past Master Wray and brethien , I cannot find words to thank you sufficiently for the very kind and generous manner in

which you have come forward in response to the resolution of thelodge , and presented mc with this very handsome mark of your esteem and appreciation of my services as Secretary for the past five years , and I hope you will believe me when I say that I thank you most sincerely from the bottom of my heart . You , brethren , have responded in a manner far beyond my expectations ; I never thought , for one moment , that my humble services would be recognised in so

handsome and generous a manner . There was a time , as most of you will remember , when business and other matters pressed themselves rather heavily upon me that I felt I was not fulfilling my duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , and certainly not to myself , when I felt it incumbent to resign , but was prevailed upon by my dear old friend , Bro . Past Master Brindley ( whom I knew Iongbefore I was a Mason ) , and several other brethren to alter my

decision , and hence it is , brethren . ^ that I still occupy the proud position of Secretary to this justly celebrated lodge of instruction . ( Applause . ) It is now five years ago last April when the mother Iodge granted us a warrant of constitution , and it was in anticipation of that grant that Bro . Wray asked me if I would accept the office of Secretary . Well , brethren , I need not say how proud I was of the offer , but at the same time I felt a deal of diffidence as regards

accepting , as I thought there might be some older member of the lodge who would be anxious for that post , and that I might possibly be treading upon somebody ' s corns , but this he assured me was not so , well , brethren , not feeling satisfied I asked Bro . Boulton , and he fully confirmed what Bro . Wray had said , and added that he would not have the job for any thing , ; so feeling satisfied I accepted , and if I have given satisfaction , and your generous appreciation this

evening shows me that I have , I am more than repaid . I can assure you , brethren , it has been a pleasure to me to be amongst you on Wednesday evenings , especially when in Bro . Gibson , our I . P . M ., I have such a kind and goodhearted Treasurer to deal with , and I am sure you are all with me when I say there is no brother of the lodge more respected and beloved than our dear old friend , Bro . Gibson . ( Applause . ) I cannot sit down without thanking

the Committee for the very kind and hearty manner in which they have worked on my behalf j my thanks are more especially due to my dear old friend , Bro . Past Master Wray , who , as Secretary and Treasurer to the fund , has borne the brunt of the work , and I cannot thank him sufficiently . I am confident that much of the success is due to his indefatigable exertions , and for the straightforward and business-like manner in

which Bro . Wray has carried out the whole affair . I am sure the brethren , and the Committee also , must feel confident that they could not have appointed a brother to have fulfilled those duties in a more efficient manner than Bro . Wray has . Now , as regards this very handsome locket , which you have so generously presented to my dear wife , I cannot find words to thank you . It is so very gratifying to me to find that her services have not been

forgotten , for my wife has often assisted me , and is deprived very often of my company , and has always taken a delight in whatever work I have been engaged in on behalf of the Craft . Therefore , brethren , it is so very pleasing and gratifying to find that I am not the only one thought of , and on behalf of my dear wife and myself , I once more thank you most heartily . The other toasts were "The Treasurer of thc Lodee of

Instruction , " responded to by Bro . J . GinsoN , I . P . M . "The Vice-Chairman" was responded to by Bros . G . BOULTON , P . M ., and VV . BRINDLEY , P . M . "The Stewards and Presentation Committee" was responded to by Bros . P . COUCHLAN , VV . M . 144 , and A . HAYKS , J . W . 1641 .

" lhe Visitors" was responded to by Bros . SOUTH and J . TAYLOR . After a most enjoyable evening , enlivened by songs by Bros . C VVhite , South , J . Bowen , Holland , and J . H . Lane , the brethren separated . The watch presented to Bro . G . Musson is a valuable gold keyless chronograph , and to Mrs . Musson a handsome gold locket , both being much admired by thc company .

The New Scottish Rite Cathedral In Philadelphia.

THE NEW SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL IN PHILADELPHIA .

_ The " Graphic , " of Cincinnati , Ohio , has devoted considerable space in its issue for May 15 th to the account of "The New Scottish Rite Cathedral , " just completed in