Craft Masonry.

' country . They were all proud of the new honour achieved by Bro . Stephens , who had been appointed Prov . G . Warden of Bucks , and if his Royal Highness did not give him one of the foremost honours next year , one and all would see that they placed him in the highest position which they as Craftsmen could confer . " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers " was the list toast given by the W . M ., to which Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., Treas ., first replied . Bro . J . Stephens , P . M ., Sec , in response , slid that , as the original founder of the lod he would do everything he could to enhance its prosperity .

ge , ° Bros . Valeriani , P . M ., S . W ., and W . Thomas ; P . M ., J . W ., also replied , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . A choice programme of music was provided by Bro ; . J . Dicks , A . Wilson , and J . and C . Orlner , and Miss Greta Williams . The numerous items affjrded unbounded enjoyment to all present , and lelt nothing to be desired .

A GRAND MASONIC T EMPLE is being arranged for at the new Trocadero Restaurant which Messrs . J . Lyons & Co . are now completing at Piccadilly Circus . Special and complete accommodation will be provided for large and small lodges , and the tariff will be strictly in accord with the moderation which has hitherto characterised J . Lyons and Co . ' s charges . The cuisine will fully sustain the high reputation this company have already earned , and the decorations and comforts of the whole place will mark a new era in the record of Masonic gatherings . Inquiries as to particulars , should he addressed to the proprietors , J . Lyons & Co ., Limited , Cadby Hall , Kensington . — [ ADVT . ]

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192-A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street ! Present : Comps . John Tavlor , P . Z ., M . E . Z . j S . M . Banker , I . P . Z . j W . Haynes Dunn , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., S . E . ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; Thos . Cohu , P . Z . ; Dr . Dingle , P . Z . j John Kent , Wm . Baker , G . Robeson , J . Todd , T . Chattertcn , Walter Fisher , David Ringrose , and Geo , K . Durrant .

The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bros . Walter Fisher , 2411 j David Ringrose , 107 6 ; 2 nd George K . Durrant , 2291 , were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . F . D . R . Copestick in his usual masterly manner . A telegram was sent to Comp . Henry Muggeridge congratulating him on theattainment of his S 5 th birthday .

The companions ' . dined together under the gavel of Comp . John Taylor , M . E . Z . Southwark Chapter , No . 879 . The installation meeting of thishighly successful and popular South London chapter was held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Comps . G . E . Blanchard , M . E . Z . ; E . C . Talbot , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . H . F . ye , J . ; Thos . Bugler , S . E . ; F . W . NihtingaleS . N . ; Walter Sykes , 1 st A . S . j A . E . Kipps , Org . ; E .

g , , Malktt , P . Z ., Janitor ; Walter Martin , P . Z . ; j . G . Millbourn , P . Z . ; L . J . Whalley , C . Butcher , J . Ellinger , G . Bugler , J . Howell , R . Turner , E . Dean , W . J . Hubbard , W . J . Taylor , H . J . Harper , A . J . Tate , F . H . Harris , E . S . Walford , O . Grosse , W . Wells , and W . Fielder . Visitors : ' Comps . G . Brown . P . Z . 169 ; J . Almond , H ., M . E . Z . fleet 1 S 39 ; C . W . Piidmore , P . Z . 619 ; J . Newton , P . Z . 174 , P . A . G . D . C . ; A . Barrett , J . elect 201 ; J . J . Smith , P . S . 7 ; F . W . Stephens , 101 ; D . Hills , J . elect 185 ; A . G . Telling , S 7 g ; and C . H . Stone , M . E . Z . igoi , P . Z . 1275 .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of induction next took place , Comp . G . E . Blanchard , M . E . Z ., inducting Comp . E . C Talbot into the chair of M . E . Z . Comp . E . C . Talbot inducted Comp . J . H . Frye into the chair of H „ and Comp . J . H . Frye inducted Comp . E . W . Nightingale into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . next invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . W . Topp , P . Z ., Treas . ; Walter Martin , P . Z ., acting S . E . ; T . Bugler , S . E . ; A . Puikiss , S . N . ; G . Purkiss P . S . ; W . Sykes , 1 st A . S . ; C Butcher , 2 nd A . S . ; H .

J . Harper , D . C . ; A . J . T . Tate , Steward ; A . E . Kipps , Org . ; and E . Mallett , P . Z ., Janitor . 1 he balance- " -heet , as audited , was presented and adopted , which showed the chapter tobe in a most llourishirg condition . The business of the convecation ended , the companions adjourned to an excellent barquet , which was most ably presided over by the M . E . Z ., who , on the removal of the cloth , gave the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts in most becoming terms . The toast of " The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., and G . J ., " received at the hands of Comp . E . C . Talbot , M . E . Z ., that well-merited praise it deserved , who remarked that the chapter

most heartily welcomed Comp . J . Newton , P . Z ., a P . G . Officer . In reply , Ccmp . J . Newton stated the pleasure it gave him to be present and witness such excellent working , and , on behalf of the Grand Officers , most coidially thanked the companions for the honour done them . The Grand Officers always did their work heailily and thoroughly , ar . d he adv ' sed the companions who were eligible to attend Grand Chapter to do so as often as possible and witness for themselves . He trusted that the same hearty and cordial feeling would continue to be extended towards the Grand Officers as upon the present occasion .

Ccmp . G . C . Blanchard , I . P . Z ., rose and presented what he considered the toast of the evening , that of " Comp . E . C Talbot , the highly-esteemed M . E Z . " All present knew what an excellent Mason he was , and whose working was second to none . He had identified himself with their Benevolent Charitable Institutions nobly , was Past Master of Lodge Prosperity , No . 65 , and also of the Harrow Lodge , No . 1310 , and whose services in the latter lodge had been so deservedly recognised by Bro . Lord George Hamilton , Prov . G . M . Middx ., in appointing him Prov . A . G . D . C . Those facts showed

their M . E . Z . was one of the right ca'ibre , and he ( Comp . Blanchard ) trusted that he would follow in the footsteps of the Past Principals of the Southwark Chapter , and that the cempanions , in introducing good men and true , would enable the M . E . Z . to show his excellent ability . All wished him a happy and success ' ul year of office . In reply , Comp . E . C Talbot , M . E . Z ., mrst heartily thanked Comp . Blanchard , I . P . Z ., for such kind expressions and also fifr the hearty reception given him . He reechoed every sentiment expressed by the prcposer as regarded the prosperity of the

chapter , and he hoped plenty of work would be brought him in order to carry out the great things which had been said of him . The companions would at all times find him most ready and willing to perform his duties and maintain the prestige of the Southwark Chaptrr . The M . E . Z . next presented the toast ot "The I . P . Z ., Comp . Blanchard , " who had peifoimed bis duties during the past year in a most exemplary manner . The companions had unanimously voted the handsome jewel , and , in presenting it on behalf of the chapter , they all wished he might wear it for many years , and adorn the chapter

with his presence , and the M . E . Z . hoped in the wearing of the jewel it would remind him of the esteem he was held in , and also to the honour and credit of himself in discharging his duties in so admirable a manner . Comp . Blanchard , in reply , thanked the M . E . Z . for such flittering remarks and for such a reception at the hands of the companions . It was indeed a very proud position to be a Past Principal ot such a chapter . In fact , he had much to thank the chapter and the Star Lodge of Instruction for , which had enabled him , through the great

kindness and courtesy cf Ccmp . Walter Martin , P . Z ., the worthy Preceptor , to take the handsome sum of 250 guineas to the Boys' Festival , thus becoming the premier Steward . It was , indeed , the prouc " est moment in his life upon hearing the announcement . He had endeavoured to maintain the prestige of the chapter , and nothing should be wanting on his part still to do his utmost and support the M . E . Z . He thanked the companions for such a handsome jewel , and his earnest desire was loner to wear it , and he hoped the day was very far distant that he should not be standing before them as P . Z . of so great a chapter .

'The M . E . Z ., in presrnting the toast of "The II . and J ., " remarked of the former —Comp . Frye—of his capabilities , which had been recognised only last week in his being made a Prov . Grand Officer of Buckinghamshire ; also of Comp . Nightingale , J ., all knew him so well , that it was unnecessary to eulogise his able working . Comp . Frye , H ., replied in happy terms for the honour done him . It was an exalted position indeed , and if further he gained their approval he should always carry out the duties which devolved upon him to his best ability . He was a founder of the chapter , and took a very deep interest in the same , and it always gave him the greatest pleasure to be among them .

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Comp . Nightingale , J ., in his reply , thanke I Comp . Bugler for allowing hi . n to succeed to the position ot J ., and also tne companions for such a cordial reception of the toast . He , too , was a tounder , and also tojK a very lively interest in the chapter . In presenting the toast of " The Past Piiucipils , " the M . E . Z . eulogised the splendid services rendered by them to the chapter , which had been the means of its rising to

so a high position . To Comp . Walter Martin , the first M . E . Z ., the best thanks ot all present were due for the very great care and support he always gave to the chapter . Also of Comps . Milbourn , Bevis , and Wilkinson ( who was unavoidably absent through illness , and with whom all expressed their sympathy ) , and lastly , the I . P . Z ., Comp . Blanchard , all most worthy and distinguished brethren .

Comp . Walter Martin most cordially thanked the companions for such a warm greeting , and expressed regret at the absence of Comps . Bevis and Wilkinson , some of his best friends . He would write a letter to Comp . Wilkinson expressing their sympathy . The Past Principals certainly had done their best for the chapter , and they were delighted with the result . He was delighted to see Comp . Newton present , one who always took such a deep interest in the Benevolent Institution . Certainly he was proud

of Precepting such a lodge of instruction as the Star , which had enabled Comp . Blanchard , two years ago , of taking up to the Girls' Institution a handsome sum , and this jear to the Boys' 250 guineas , and had , during its existence , sent up to the Charities no less than £ . 5000 , and so long as brethren and companions carried out such excellent precepts , they need not fear of prospering . His services were most gladly rendered to the chapter .

Comp . Milbourn also most ably responded , and pledged himself to continue his support to maintain the high reputation attained , so excellently begun by Comp . Walter Martin .

Comp . Blanchard again thanked the companions for the very great kindness shown him , and stated he trusted that the same good feeling which existed then and as he was reminded by his jewel , Quintus being the inscription , that that fellowship would become more and more centered for many periods of five years . The chapter was second to none , and as a Past Principal he was ve ry proud indeed . The toast of "The Visitors " received at the hands of the M . E . Z . many kind expressions and a cordial welcome to the chapter .

Comps . J . Newton , Brown , Pridmore , llarman , Hill , Barrett , Smith , F . Stephens , and C . H . Stone cordially replied . The M . E . Z . next proposed " The Officers " in terms of praise , congratulating him . self and the chapter upon such an excellent array . One and all were most capable , from Comp . Walter Martin , acting S . E ., whose services were most valuable , to Comp . Kipps , the esteemed Organist . Comps . T . Bugler , Gorge Bugler , C . Butcher , and Harper most gratefully responded . The Janitor's toast closed a most eventful evening .

An excellent programme of music was arranged under the conductorship of Comp . Arthur E . Kipps , the Orgtnist , most ably assisted by Miss Marie HoUinshead , Miss Annie Wilson , Comps . Fred . Stephens and E . T . Walford , Bro . Wingrove Ives , and Mr . H . Marriott . Comp . A . E . Kipps presided at the piano .

THE GLORIES of the old Trocadero in its best days are to be more than revived , as Messrs . J . Lyons & Co . have erected upon its site at Piccadilly Circus one of the grandest restaurants to be found in Europe . For elegance and convenience of construction , splendour of decoration , and the comfort and completeness of the general appointments it would be dilficult to find its peer . The cuisine of J . Lyons & Co ., Ltd ., has earned for this Company the title of The Only Perfect Caterers , and the Trocadero Restaurant will be a distinct acquisition to M asonic lodges . Applications respecting bookings should be made to the proprietors , J . Lyons & Co ., Ltd ., Cadby Hall , Kensington , W . —[ ADVT . ]

Lodge Of Instruction.

Lodge of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Weavers' Arms , London Wall , E . C , when there were present Bros . A . J . Rippin , W . M . ; Drake , S . W . ; White , J . W . ; Jas . Smith , Asst . Sec . j Butcher , S . D . ; Emden , J . D . ; Fishleigh , I . G . j Harlow , P . M . j Thomas , P . M . j Greig ,

Asst . Preceptor j Collins , Farr , Cranston , Saunion , Callingham , C . Ratt , and Shipman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Collins being the candidate . Tne lodge was then called off and on . Bro . Callingham was elected a joining member , and the lodge was closed .

THE OLD TROCADERO went the way of all things but in its stead there has been raised a Trocadero which bids fair to altogether eclipse the memories of the old favourite place of amusement . A magnificent testaurant has been raised upon its site , and Messrs . J . Lyons and Co ., Limited , have succeeded beyond their anticipations in making this the most attractive and comfortable resort of the kind in Europe . A Masonic Temple is included in its many attractions and exceptionally good arrangements are being made for the convenience of lodges . Application tor particulars should be made to the proprietors , J . Lyons and Co . Limited , Cadby Hall , Kensington . —[ ADVT . ]

Recent Boys' School Festival.

RECENT BOYS' SCHOOL FESTIVAL .

The following additions to lists have been received since our report of last week , viz .: Lodge LONDON . £ s d . 15 Bro . G . F . Smith ... ' ... ... ... 1 1 o ( raising his list to £ 52 10 s . ) iS „ E . T . Wilks ... ... ... ... 1 1 o

( raising his list to £ 44 I 2 t . 6 d . 171 O „ C . R . Allin ... ... ... ... 100 ( raising his list to £ 101 10 s . )

PROVINCES . BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 2492 Bro . T . VV . Allsop ... ... ... 550 ( raising his list to £ S 4 10 s . 6 d . DERBYSHIRE . 2373 Bro . A . W . Bjron ... ... ... 330 ( raising his list to , ( , 34 13 s . )

HANTS AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT . ) Grant from the Funds of Piov . G . Lodge to be divided ) among lour of the Stewards ... ... ) 26 5 o KENT . 1314 Bro . G . D . Webb ... ... ... ... 220

( raising his littto £ i 22 17 s . ) LANCASHIRE ( WESTERN DIVISIO . N ) . 2229 Bro . G . A . Harradon , further addition ... ... 110 ( raising his list to £ 30 ys . )

MIDDLESEX . 3 S 2 Bro . A . Foyer ... ... ... ... 220 ( raising his list to £ 32 iSs . ) WEST YORKSHIRE ( ADDITIONAL ) , £ 6 o 10 s ., making the total from the province i , ; 6 o'jios .